April CHHA Civic Affairs Committee Report:

Sully District Council of Citizens Associations meetings/actions

• 23 March: Fairfax county FY 2023 budget (see handout at http://www.sullydistrict.org/presentations/20220323_SDCCA_FY2023AdvertisedCondensedforTownHalls.pdf
• 27 April: I-66 HOT lanes progress
• 25 May: Members of the Sully Delegation (Senators Howell (32), Boysko (33), Peterson (34), Marsden (37), and Barker (39) and Delegates Plum (36), Bulova (37), Helmer (40), Delaney (67), and Shin (86)) have been invited to present the 2022 Legislative Report
• 22 June: Kathy Smith and the State of Sully

Joint Sully District Land Use and Transportation Committee meetings

• 21 March:
  • Korean Central Presbyterian Church has submitted an application to amend its current Special Exception approval (SEA 2005-SU-007)
    • See their presentation
    • They have been asked to return in May after discussions with the county staff to update their status.
  • Galley Park at Westfields proposes to build a residential community to frame a key entrance to Westfields
    • See their presentation
    • The Joint Committee indicated they had no objection to the proposal.
• 18 April, 16 May & 20 June: Topics to be determined

Upcoming  Fairfax Federation activities

• 24 March: Shape the Future of Aging plan being developed by Fairfax County – The County will be seeking data from surveys as well as other public input to help them formulate their approach to meeting the needs of this growing demographic. The speaker was Jacquie Woodruff, Legislative and Policy Supervisor, Fairfax Area Agency on Aging
• 28 April: VA General Assembly Legislative Update – Tim Thompson, Bill Barfield Legislative Committee Co-Chairs
• 26 May:  Public Safety Committee Discussion with possibly new FCPD Chief Kevin Davis’s

Environment and Recreation

Apply To Be The Next EQAC Student Member

Fairfax County’s Environmental Quality Advisory Council (EQAC) is seeking a student representative for the 2022-2023 school year! Any current sophomore or junior in good standing in Fairfax County who is interested is encouraged to apply. EQAC makes recommendations to the Board of Supervisors regarding county environmental protection and enhancement. Monthly meetings address issues on a range of topics including water quality, air quality, land use, transportation, solid waste, climate change, energy, hazardous materials, and noise, light and visual pollution. Learn more and apply by May 4, 2022.

Seedling orders for spring 2022 is now open!

They are looking forward to another great spring planting season. The list of available tree seedlings is at the link below.  Once you have decided on your order, email a list of the tree species and quantities for each species, and a phone number to contact you when your order is ready to trees@fairfaxreleaf.org. You MUST include all 3 pieces of information to have your order placed in the queue.  Orders are filled on a first come, first served basis.  https://www.fairfaxreleaf.com/free-trees/?fbclid=IwAR0peSN9sTkgm0XnuPcU0GfhPVgj-j-RI7oAN7vy0ySJ2Wquxd8Ltld6UsM

Join A HomeWise Webinar On Outdoor Water Conservation | April 19, 2022  from 6:00 – 7:00 PM

April showers bring May flowers, but what if it doesn’t rain much? How can you use water in gardens and around the outside of your home in a responsible way? How can you cut costs due to outdoor water use as the summer approaches? Join Fairfax County HomeWise volunteers for a 60-minute webinar on outdoor water conservation on April 19, 2022 from 6:00 – 7:00 PM for answers to these questions and more. Learn more and register for this event.

Farmer Market Vendors Sought for 2022

The Fairfax County Park Authority is currently recruiting farmers and vendors with unique local, food-based products, Learn more at

Rec-PAC to Host Open Hires to Fill 200+ Summer Jobs

Come make a difference and have fun while doing it! The Fairfax County Park Authority is looking for dedicated individuals who enjoy working with kids to “lead the PAC” this summer!

Rec-PAC, affiliated with the Fairfax County Park Authority, is hosting virtual interviews and in-person open hires to fill more than 200 summer jobs.

Rec-PAC is hiring Camp Counselors, Camp Directors, and Area Supervisors. Pay is competitive. Full position descriptions, a list of job duties, and qualifications can be found on the Rec-PAC website.

Job Seekers are welcome to attend one of the following in-person open hires:

• Thursday, May 12, 2022, anytime been 5:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at Hutchinson Elementary School

• Saturday, May 21, 2022, anytime between 5:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at Providence Rec Center

• Friday, June 3, 2022, anytime between 4:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. at Providence Rec Center

• Friday, June 10, 2022, anytime between 1:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. at Providence Rec Center

First Annual One Dark Hour Event Set for April 22 (https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/park-news/2022/z-ir040)

The Fairfax County Park Authority is encouraging participation in the first annual One Dark Hour event. This April 22, 2022, event will be the kickoff to the celebration of International Dark Sky Awareness Week. The Park Authority is committed to raising awareness to the importance of dark skies as our region continues to grow and urbanize. Dark skies are important to wildlife and plant resources that we all depend on for a healthy ecosystem with clean air and water. Following the county’s outdoor lighting standards would make all our homes dark sky friendly. Dark skies do not demand that we get rid of all the lights, only to have light where and when it is needed.

2022 Elly Doyle Park Service Awards Nominations

Recognize a volunteer’s invaluable contributions with a nomination for a park service award.

The Elly Doyle Park Service Awards, Mayo Stuntz Cultural Stewardship Award, and Sally Ormsby Environmental Stewardship Award are accepting nominations! The contribution on which the nomination is based must have occurred within the prior year (March 2021 – March 2022), but the nomination may also include accomplishments accumulated over time. For

the Harold L. Strickland Partnership and Collaboration Award, nominees must demonstrate significant long-term accomplishments.

Currently serving members of the Board of Supervisors, the Fairfax County Park Authority Board, Fairfax County Park Authority paid staff, and the Fairfax County Park Foundation Board of Directors and their paid staff are excluded from eligibility. Nominate individuals for these awards here – https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Ellys2022

April 1 – June 30: Solarize Fairfax

To help residents and businesses reduce the cost and complexity of investing in solar energy, Fairfax County works with the Local Energy Alliance Program to host an annual Solarize campaign. This campaign is offered in partnership with the Local Energy Alliance Program (LEAP) and the Northern Virginia Regional Commission (NVRC). If you’ve been considering solar for your property, Solarize presents the perfect opportunity to take the next step.

This year, the campaign runs from April 1 through June 30. To learn more, visit the Office of Environmental and Energy Coordination website.

Fairfax County Government

April 3: FCPL Returns to Regular Schedule

Beginning Sunday, April 3, all Fairfax County Public Library regional and community branches will return to their regular schedules.

Regional branches will be open:
10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Wednesday,
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Sunday.

Community branches will be open:
10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday and Tuesday,
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday.
Community branches will not be open on Sundays.

Curbside pickup remains available to cardholders on the days branches are open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For more information, visit the Fairfax County Public Library website.

Boards, Authorities, and Commissions

BOS Chair Jeff McKay has a number of opportunities for residents to serve on one of the many Boards, Authorities, and Commissions (BACs) that reports to the Board of Supervisors. A full list of the Board’s BACs can be found here. Please send a resume and/or brief bio to Chairman@fairfaxcounty.gov or to my staff aide responsible for coordinating appointments, Lindsey Martin, at Lindsey.Martin@fairfaxcounty.gov should you have an interest in serving on any of the following:
• Police Civilian Review Panel
• Board of Equalization of Real Estate Assessments (commercial and appraisal experience preferred)
• Chesapeake Bay Preservation Ordinance Exception Review Committee
• Alcohol Safety Action Program Local Policy Board
• Consumer Protection Commission
• Fairfax Area Disability Services Board
• Young Adults Advisory Committee

Jobs With Fairfax County – For a Career or Just the Summer

Fairfax County Government has a number of job openings whether you are considering a career in public service or a fun summer job working with kids. Learn more

Transportation

• Fairfax County Seeks Input from Residents to Shape the Future of Bus Service in Fairfax County

Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) continually evaluates bus service on Fairfax Connector and is conducting a second round of outreach on the ten-year Transit Strategic Plan (TSP). We want to hear from Fairfax County residents at two upcoming, online community input meetings and through an online survey  The TSP is a county-wide review of bus service and a plan for future service. FCDOT encourages residents to engage and share their ideas and concerns for the future of the Fairfax Connector bus system.The TSP incorporates outreach results from short-term, sub-area studies that are being conducted in:

• • • Herndon-Reston;
    • Franconia-Springfield;
    • Centreville-Chantilly-Vienna-Tysons (CCVT); and
    • Huntington (part of the Richmond Highway BRT project)

To enhance outreach to all communities in Fairfax County, FCDOT produced a brochure that was translated into ten languages and mailed to every resident in Fairfax County in March 2022, directing people to the online survey.Public comments will be accepted until April 15, 2022.

• • • Take the TSP Online Survey 
    • Mail your written comments: TSP c/o FCDOT Planning, 4050 Legato Road #400 Fairfax, VA 22033-2895
    • E-mail fairfaxconnector@fairfaxcounty.gov
    • Call 703-339-7200, TTY 703-339-1608

Route 50 STARS Safety and Operational Improvements Study – Chantilly

• • The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) held the second virtual public information meeting for the Route 50 STARS Safety and Operational Improvements Study – Chantilly.
  • See their webpage for more information
  • The study team wants your feedback, take a survey in English, Korean or Spanish through Monday, April 11.

• 2022 Paving and Restriping Program

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT)’s  Northern Virginia Paving Program (https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/transportation/2022-paving-and-restriping-program)  improves hundreds of miles of roads in Fairfax County every year. VDOT and the Fairfax County Department of Transportation FCDOT) use this program as an opportunity to increase driver, bicyclist and pedestrian safety with road and crosswalk improvements while minimizing the financial investment in restriping work.

The repaving program can include limited bike lane, shoulder and crosswalk improvements with signage and markings. Bike lanes or shoulders are usually installed where excess pavement width is available. Many factors need to be considered for the installation of crosswalks, including the traffic speeds and volumes, available sight distance, presence of curb ramps, and pedestrian activity.Due to the COVID-19 pandemic,

FCDOT currently is holding community meetings virtually. For those who cannot attend, a video of each meeting will be available on the district paving and restriping page after the event. Schedules, registration links and dial-in information  – along with proposed improvements for every district – will be posted as soon as they are available.

Public Information Meetings; Submitting Feedback

The community is invited to provide striping-related feedback by attending a virtual public meeting and/or by submitting comments online. Login information will be posted here as soon as it’s available; please check back soon. The Sully meetings is scheduled for 7pm 21 April,  See their site at  (https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/transportation/2022-paving-and-restriping-program)  ifor the link  The deadline for public comments will be two weeks after each meeting is held.