City Council
City Council
Mon, September 21, 2026
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Agenda items (23)
Procedural (23)
1ProceduralPresentation: Parks & Recreation Master Plan Updates
City staff will present updates to the Parks & Recreation Master Plan, which guides long-term decisions about the city's parks and recreation facilities and programs.
2ProceduralReport: Historic Resources Committee Annual Report 5:30 PM Closed Meeting (if called) 6:30 PM Business Session
The Historic Resources Committee will present their annual report on the city's efforts to preserve and protect historically significant buildings and sites.
3ProceduralProclamation: Week Without Driving: October 1-8 VII. Community Matters Public comment for up to 16 speakers (limit 3 minutes per speaker). Preregistration available for first 8 spaces at https://www.charlottesville.gov/692/Request-to-Speak; speakers announced by Noon on meeting day (9:00 a.m. sign-up deadline). Additional public comment at end of meeting. Comments on Public Hearing items are heard during the public hearing only. VIII. Consent Agenda* The consent agenda consists of routine, non-controversial items whereby all items are passed with a single motion and vote. Individuals speaking during Community Matters may address items on the Consent Agenda.
Council will approve a proclamation recognizing Week Without Driving (October 1-8) to encourage residents to use alternative transportation methods.
4ProceduralResolution: FY 2027 Budget Amendments and Appropriation of $300,252 of Additional
Council will approve adjustments to the fiscal year 2027 budget and allocate an additional $300,252 for city operations.
5ProceduralResolution: Resolution to Appropriate Virginia Juvenile Community Crime Control Act Grant (VJCCCA) $452,704 (2nd reading)
Council will finalize approval of a $452,704 state grant to support juvenile crime prevention and community programs (second vote).
6ProceduralResolution: Resolution for the Draft Program Year 2025-26 (“PY25”) Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (“CAPER”) (2nd reading)
Council will finalize approval of the city's federal grant performance report for community development programs (second vote).
7ProceduralOrdinance: Ordinance amending City Code Chapter 2, Article XVI. - Police Civilian
Council will update city rules governing the Police Civilian Review Board, which oversees police conduct complaints.
8ProceduralResolution: Resolution to Authorize a Special Exception Permit for Roof-Mounted
A property owner is requesting permission to install solar panels or similar equipment on a building roof in the city.
9ProceduralResolution: Resolution to Appropriate $200,000 in TAP Grant Funding from the Virginia Department Transportation (VDOT) Funding for the Meadowcreek Trail Project (1 of 2 readings)
Council will approve using a $200,000 state transportation grant to help build the Meadowcreek Trail (first of two votes).
10ProceduralResolution: Resolution to appropriate funds from the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development - Virginia Homeless Solutions Program - $441,796 (1 of 2 readings)
Council will approve spending $441,796 in state funding to support homeless services and housing assistance (first of two votes).
11ProceduralResolution: Resolution to appropriate State Historic Resources Grant Funds to Jefferson School African American Heritage Center - $500,000 (1 of 2 readings)
Council will approve allocating $500,000 in state historic preservation funding to the Jefferson School African American Heritage Center (first of two votes).
12ProceduralResolution: Resolution to appropriate funds from the Charlottesville/Albemarle Adult Drug Treatment Court Grant Award - $227,892 (1 of 2 readings)
Council will approve using a $227,892 state grant to fund the adult drug treatment court program (first of two votes).
13ProceduralPublic Public Hearing and Resolution for the Draft Program Year 2025-26 (“PY25”) Hearing/Res.: Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (“CAPER”) (2nd reading)
Council will hold a public hearing and finalize approval of the federal grant performance report for community development programs (second vote).
14ProceduralPublic Public Hearing for a Proposed CDBG-Funded Activity, the 2026 BEACON Hearing/Res.: Kitchen Accessibility Enhancements Project, a Substantial Amendment to the Program Year 2026-27 Annual Action Plan, in the Amount of $55,000 (2nd reading)
Council will hold a public hearing and approve spending $55,000 in federal community development funds to improve kitchen accessibility at the BEACON community center (second vote).
15ProceduralPublic Public Hearing for a Proposed CDBG-Funded Activity, the 2026 IX Arts Hearing/Res.: Foundation Accessibility Enhancements Planning Grant, a Substantial Amendment to the Program Year 2026-27 Annual Action Plan in the Approximate Amount of $25,000.00 (2nd reading)
Council will hold a public hearing and approve spending approximately $25,000 in federal community development funds for an accessibility planning grant at IX Arts Foundation (second vote).
16ProceduralResolution: Resolution to Appropriate Revenue from Participation in Energy Load Reduction Program in the Amount of $12,375.53 (1 of 2 readings)
Council will approve accepting and spending $12,375.53 in revenue from participating in an energy efficiency program (first of two votes).
17ProceduralResolution: Resolution to Temporarily Reallocate $1,000,000 from the Kindlewood Phase 3 Project to Piedmont Housing Alliance (PHA) for a Loan Payment for Carlton
Council will approve temporarily moving $1,000,000 from the Kindlewood housing development project to Piedmont Housing Alliance to help cover loan payments for the Carlton housing initiative.
20ProceduralThis is an in-person meeting with an option for the public to participate electronically by registering in advance for the Zoom webinar at www.charlottesville.gov/zoom. The meeting may also be viewed on the City's streaming platforms and local government Channel 10. Individuals with disabilities who require assistance or special arrangements to participate in the public meeting may call (434) 987-1267 or submit a request via email to ada@charlottesville.gov. The City of Charlottesville requests that you provide 48 hours’ notice so that proper arrangements may be made.
This item describes how residents can participate in the meeting in person or online via Zoom and notes accessibility accommodations available.
21ProceduralThe presiding officer shall ensure that individuals address their comments to City Council at appropriate times, in accordance with the meeting agenda and Council’s Rules of Procedure.
This item outlines the rule that speakers must direct their comments to City Council at appropriate times during the meeting.
22ProceduralNo person who is not a member of the city council shall orally address it until leave to do so has been granted by the city council or until invited to do so by the mayor. (City Code sec.2-71)
This item states that members of the public must receive permission from council before speaking during the meeting.
23ProceduralRemarks and actions that disrupt the progress of the Council meeting, and remarks from persons other than councilors, the City Manager, the City Attorney, or a presenter for an Agenda
This item begins listing the types of disruptive behavior that are not allowed during council meetings.
24ProceduralThe presiding officer shall call an individual to order, including a councilor, when that individual goes afoul of these rules. The following are examples of remarks and behavior that are not permitted: i. Interrupting a speaker who is addressing Council at the speaker's microphone, or interrupting a speaker who has otherwise been invited to address Council during Community Matters or a Public Hearing ii. Interrupting a councilor who is speaking iii. Shouting, and talking (either individually or in concert with others) in a manner that prevents a speaker or a Councilor from being heard or that otherwise hinders the progress of the meeting iv. Blocking paths for emergency exit from the meeting room; engaging in any conduct that prevents a member of the audience from seeing or hearing councilors during a meeting; standing on chairs or tables within the Council meeting room v. Threats or incitement of violence toward councilors, City staff or members of the public vi. Engaging in conduct that is a criminal offense under the City Code or the Virginia Code vii. Campaigning for elected office viii. Promotion of private business ventures ix. Using profanity or vulgarity x. Personal attacks against Councilors, City staff or members of the public xi. Behavior which tends to intimidate others
This item details prohibited conduct during council meetings, including interrupting speakers, shouting, threats, profanity, and personal attacks.
25ProceduralDuring a City Council meeting the presiding officer shall have control of the Council Chambers and the connecting halls and corridors within City Hall, and any other venue where a Council meeting is being held. In case of any conduct described above, the presiding officer may take measures deemed appropriate, including but not limited to suspending the meeting until order is restored, ordering areas to be cleared by the Sergeant at Arms, or requiring any individual to exit the meeting room and adjacent premises (connecting halls and corridors.)
This item explains the presiding officer's authority to maintain order during council meetings, including the ability to suspend the meeting, clear areas, or remove disruptive individuals.