Julius D. "JD" Spain, Sr.

Public Safety Surveillance and Automated License Plate Readers

Ending contracts with ALPR vendors eliminates ongoing subscription costs but requires reallocating funds within public safety technology accounts.

Ranked-Choice Voting Continuation

Maintains existing operational costs for election administration and voter education grants.

Police Transparency and Accountability following Officer-Involved Shooting

Public safety operations, potential litigation defense, and oversight body funding are directly impacted by police department policies.

Triumphal Arch Project Litigation

Legal costs will be incurred by the county to pursue the lawsuit.

Affordable Housing Strategy and Bond Funding

Involves an estimated $17.7 million base operating budget plus potential one-time funding requests of nearly $700,000.

Delay in Release of Body-Worn Camera Footage in Sean Vaughn Shooting

2027 State General Assembly Legislative Package

Impacts state funding allocations and local taxation authority across county services.

Housing Affordability and Expanded Housing Options (EHO)

New housing developments and rezonings directly influence property values, infrastructure connection fees, and county tax revenues.

Electric Vehicle Charging Station Fees

Recoupment of capital and operational costs for public EV charging stations.

Snow Removal Response Plan and "Snow Buddies" Program

Allocates staff and operational resources for winter storm response.

County Town Hall and Community Engagement

Enhanced outreach efforts involve standard administrative communication costs.

Participation in Federal Litigation (LULAC v. DHS)

Legal costs associated with active federal litigation participation.

public transit expansion

You'll save money on getting around since the expanded service comes with cheaper ride rates.

Traffic Safety and Vision Zero Action Plan

Potential reallocation of county transportation funds for corridor studies and signage installation.

Zoning Ordinance Updates for Telecommunications and Compliance

Absorbed within existing staff resources.

Independent Policing Auditor Appointment

Funding for the Independent Policing Auditor position is allocated within the county budget.

Dominion Energy and NextEra Merger Intervention

Potential long-term impacts on utility rates for Arlington residents and businesses.

North Cleveland Street Sidewalk and Intersection Improvements

The project allocates approximately $1.9 million from Arlington Neighborhoods Program bond funds.

Contract Compliance and Legal Remedies

Depends on the value of the contract and potential default remedies.

Nelly Custis School Historic Designation vs. Affordable Housing

Minimal procedural impact at this initiation stage.

Advisory Board and Commission Appointments

Removal of Commissioner from Park and Recreation Commission

Adoption of Revised Office of County Auditor Charter

Adoption of Revised Audit Committee Charter

Adoption of Electric Vehicle Charging Station Fees

Direction to Manager Regarding EV Charging Contracts

Deferral of Circuit Court Behavioral Health Docket MOU

Acceptance of Sustainability Grant

Consent Agenda Approval

Resolution to Initiate Zoning Amendments for Faith-Based Affordable Housing

Substitute Motion to Decouple North Cleveland Street Sidewalk

Funding Request for Arlington Neighborhoods Program Projects

U-3258-10-1 Use Permit Review of an outdoor café in the public right-of-way (Green Pig Bistro); located at 1025 N. Fillmore St. (RPC# 18-024-020).

U-3332-12-2 Use Permit Review for live entertainment and dancing and for an outdoor café at William Jeffrey's Tavern; located at 2301 Columbia Pike, Suite 100 (RPC# 25-017-098).

U-3496-17-2 Use Permit Review for live entertainment (Azteca Grill, Inc.); located at 3005 Columbia Pike (RPC #25-014-001).

U-3588-20-1/UPER20-00033 Use Permit Review for live entertainment (Caspi Restaurant and Lounge); located at 2901 Columbia Pike. (RPC #25-013-002).

UPER20-00034 Use Permit Review for a contractors’ storage and staging yard; located on the Service Road (No street number, at the Crescent Lot). (RPC# 34-020-243, 34-020-244, 34-020-263, 34-027-035).

UPER23-00011 Use Permit Review for an open-air market at Metropolitan Park; located within portions of the public right-of-way on South Elm Street and Metropolitan Park and at 1221 S. Fern St., 1301 S. Fern St., 1311 S. Fern St., 1401 S.…

UPER24-00002 Use Permit Review for an open-air market at Metropolitan Park; located within portions of the public right-of-way on South Elm Street and Metropolitan Park and at 1221 S. Fern St., 1301 S. Fern St., 1311 S. Fern St., 1401 S.…

UPER25-00017 Use Permit Review for live entertainment (Astro Beer Hall); located at 4001 Campbell Ave. (RPC #29-020-014). (Published 10-13-26)

Substitute Motion to Decouple North Cleveland Street Sidewalk

the Board certified that, at the just concluded closed session: (1) only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements under Chapter 37, Title 2.2 of the Code of Virginia; a

the County Board convened in a closed meeting, as authorized by Virginia Code section 2.2-3711.A.1.7 and 8 for the following purposes: o Discussion of the performance of one Board appointee; o Consult

Convene in Closed Meeting

Certification of Closed Meeting Discussion

On a motion by MATT DE FERRANTI, Chair, the County Board appointed and reappointed several advisory group members.

After a duly advertised public hearing, at which there were speakers, a motion was made by MATT DE FERRANTI, Chair, seconded by SUSAN CUNNINGHAM, Member, to approve the use permit amendment for live e

On a motion by MATT DE FERRANTI, Chair, seconded by MAUREEN COFFEY, Vice-Chair, on a roll call vote of 5 to 0, the County Board certified that, at the just concluded closed session...

On a motion by MATT DE FERRANTI, Chair, seconded by JULIUS D. “JD” SPAIN, SR., Member, the County Board authorized the County Attorney to negotiate, finalize, and execute the terms of the Joint Repres

On a motion by MATT DE FERRANTI, Chair, seconded by MAUREEN COFFEY, Vice-Chair, the County Board adopted the resolution (attached to the staff report) concerning the annual presentation of lists of de

After a duly advertised public hearing, at which there were speakers, a motion was made by JULIUS D. “JD” SPAIN, SR., Member, seconded by TAKIS KARANTONIS, Member, to approve the use permit amendment

On a motion by MATT DE FERRANTI, Chair, seconded by TAKIS KARANTONIS, Member, the County Board convened a closed meeting, as authorized by Virginia Code sections 2.2-3711.A.1, 7, and 8

A substitute motion was made by TAKIS KARANTONIS, Member, seconded by JULIUS D. “JD” SPAIN, SR., Member, to approve the proposed use permit for live entertainment at Big Tony’s, subject to the conditi

After a duly advertised public hearing, at which there were speakers, a motion was made by MAUREEN COFFEY, Vice-Chair, seconded by JULIUS D. “JD” SPAIN, SR., Member, to deny the use permit for live en

On a motion by MATT DE FERRANTI, Chair, seconded by TAKIS KARANTONIS, Member, the County Board convened a closed meeting, as authorized by Virginia Code sections 2.2-3711.A.1, 7, and 8

On a motion by MATT DE FERRANTI, Chair, seconded by SUSAN CUNNINGHAM, Member, the County Board authorized the County Attorney or any attorney engaged by the County Attorney to seek such judicial relie

On a motion by MATT DE FERRANTI, Chair, seconded by TAKIS KARANTONIS, Member, the County Board authorized the County Attorney to file suit and take all necessary actions to recover the costs of repair

Use Permit for Live Entertainment at Big Tony's

heartstrings we get it but as a governing body we have to stay remain steadfast to our laws because other people are following them right they are pertaining to this specific situation generally most people are following the laws and they understand the process so look i'm not gonna be there mr karen tonis i hear you um i i get the sentiment you you know you did some time as a director down on the columbia pike zepro i know you get it but i'm not gonna be able to fully support

Use Permit Amendment for Clarendon Ballroom

Use Permit Amendment for Buena Vida

adopt the Vision Zero Action Plan Update (2026-2030) (Attachment A of the staff report)

approved the Manager’s recommendation on consent agenda items #1 - # 12, #14, and #16 - #49

Adopt the resolution (attached to the staff report) to approve the General Land Use Plan amendment (GP-374-26-1) to change the designation from “Low" Office-Apartment-Hotel,

Consent Agenda Approval

Air & Space Force Association Site Redevelopment (1501 Langston Blvd)

Convenience in Closed Meeting

Certification of Closed Meeting

Join Lawsuit: LULAC v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Flock Cameras Removal Direction

At 2:32 PM, on a motion by MATT DE FERRANTI, Chair, seconded by MAUREEN COFFEY, Vice-Chair, the County Board convened in a closed meeting

At 4:38 PM, on a motion made by MATT DE FERRANTI, Chair, seconded by MAUREEN COFFEY, Vice-Chair, by a vote of 5 to 0 by roll call... the Board certified that...

On a motion by MATT DE FERRANTI, Chair, Seconded by MAUREEN COFFEY, Vice-Chair, the County Board authorized the County Attorney or any attorney engaged by the County Attorney, to join the County Board

On a motion by MATT DE FERRANTI, Chair, Seconded by JULIUS D. “JD” SPAIN, SR., Member, the County Board directed the County Attorney to take all necessary actions to cease use of Flock cameras by Arli

the County Board convened in a closed meeting, as authorized by Virginia Code sections 2.2-3711.A.1 and 7 for the following purposes: Discussions and consideration of the performance of one Board appo

the Board certified that, at the just concluded closed session: (1) only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements under Chapter 37, Title 2.2 of the Code of Virginia; a

the County Board authorized the County Attorney or any attorney engaged by the County Attorney to file suit against any necessary defendants regarding the proposed construction of the Triumphal Arch P

Convening in a Closed Meeting

Certification of Closed Meeting Discussions

Authorization of Lawsuit for Triumphal Arch Project

Closed Session Certification

Conflict Waiver Approval

Borromeo CDBG Loan Payoff and Release

Dominion/NextEra Merger Intervention

At 3:02 PM, on a motion by MATT DE FERRANTI, Chair, seconded by MAUREEN COFFEY, Vice-Chair, the County Board convened in a closed meeting

At 6:11 PM, on a motion made by MATT DE FERRANTI, Chair, seconded by MAUREEN COFFEY, Vice-Chair, by a vote of 5 to 0 roll call... the Board certified that...

On a motion by MATT DE FERRANTI, Chair, seconded by JULIUS D. “JD” SPAIN, SR., Member, the County Board authorized the County Attorney to execute the proposed conflicts waiver with Holland and Knight

On a motion by MATT DE FERRANTI, Chair, seconded by MAUREEN COFFEY, Vice-Chair, the County Board authorized and directed the County Manager or his designee to: a) accept the verified CDBG loan payoff;

On a motion by MATT DE FERRANTI, Chair, seconded by Maureen Coffey, Vice-Chair, the County Board authorized and directed the County Attorney, or any attorney employed by the County Attorney's office,

After a duly advertised public hearing, a motion was made by MATT DE FERRANTI, Chair, seconded by JULIUS D. “JD” SPAIN, SR., Member, to authorize the County Manager or designee to sign and amend, on b

Resident Resilience and Well-being Grant Agreement for Arlington Thrive