City Council
City Council
Mon, October 5, 2026
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Agenda items (24)
Procedural (24)
1ProceduralReport: Solid Waste Collection Transition, Rate Options, and FY27/F28 Funding
City staff will present options for changing how solid waste is collected in Charlottesville and discuss different rate structures, along with funding plans for the next two fiscal years.
2ProceduralReport: Snow and Ice Mobility Management Program (FY27) 5:30 PM Closed Meeting (if called) 6:30 PM Business Session
City staff will report on the Snow and Ice Mobility Management Program for the upcoming fiscal year, with a closed session at 5:30 PM if needed and the public business meeting at 6:30 PM.
3ProceduralMinutes: Amended May 4, 2026 regular meeting to include closed meeting certification; June 15, 2026 regular meeting
City Council will approve the corrected minutes from two recent meetings, including adding a closed session certification to the May 4, 2026 meeting record.
4ProceduralResolution: Resolution to Appropriate $200,000 in TAP Grant Funding from the Virginia Department Transportation (VDOT) Funding for the Meadowcreek Trail Project (2nd reading)
City Council will vote to accept and use a $200,000 grant from the state transportation department to help build the Meadowcreek Trail (second vote on this item).
5ProceduralResolution: Resolution to appropriate funds from the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development - Virginia Homeless Solutions Program - $441,796 (2nd reading)
City Council will approve using $441,796 in state homelessness assistance funding that the city has been awarded (second vote on this item).
6ProceduralResolution: Resolution to appropriate State Historic Resources Grant Funds to Jefferson School African American Heritage Center - $500,000 (2nd reading)
City Council will allocate $500,000 in state historic preservation grant funds to the Jefferson School African American Heritage Center (second vote on this item).
7ProceduralResolution: Resolution to appropriate funds from the Charlottesville/Albemarle Adult Drug Treatment Court Grant Award - $227,892 (2nd reading)
City Council will approve the use of $227,892 in grant money awarded for the Adult Drug Treatment Court program (second vote on this item).
8ProceduralResolution: Refund of Business Tangible Personal Property Tax and Business License Tax
City Council will refund certain business property and license taxes to eligible property owners.
9ProceduralResolution: Authorization for the City Manager to Execute a Lease Agreement with RWSA for the Sugar Hollow Reservoir
City Council will authorize the City Manager to sign a lease agreement with the Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority regarding the Sugar Hollow Reservoir.
10ProceduralResolution: Resolution to Authorize a Special Exception Permit for Roof-Mounted Equipment (323 2nd Street SE) - Revised from 9/21/26 City Council Materials
City Council will decide whether to grant a special permit allowing roof-mounted equipment at 323 2nd Street SE.
11ProceduralPublic Public Hearing and Resolution for Comprehensive Plan Amendment - Chapter Hearing/Res.: 9: Community Facilities & Services and Appendix
City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on proposed changes to the Comprehensive Plan chapters covering community facilities and services.
12ProceduralResolution: Resolution to Create a Court Square Enslavement Memorial
City Council will vote to create a memorial at Court Square acknowledging the city's history of enslavement.
13ProceduralResolution: Resolution of Financial Support for Park Street Christian Church Affordable
City Council will consider providing financial support to Park Street Christian Church for affordable housing efforts.
14ProceduralResolution: Resolution of Financial Support for the MACAA Drive Affordable Housing
City Council will consider providing financial support to MACAA for the Drive Affordable Housing initiative.
15ProceduralResolution: Resolution of Financial Support for Palms Charlottesville Affordable Housing
City Council will consider providing financial support to Palms Charlottesville for affordable housing development.
16ProceduralResolution: Resolution Approving the Ninth (9th) Amendment to the Grant Agreement for the Charlottesville Supplemental Rental Assistance Program
City Council will approve the ninth amendment to the grant agreement for the city's rental assistance program that helps residents pay rent.
17ProceduralResolution: Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to sign an Agreement to Purchase an Easement from Albemarle County for the Schenks Branch Sewer Line Project
City Council will authorize the City Manager to purchase an easement from Albemarle County to allow the city to build the Schenks Branch sewer line.
18ProceduralBy Motion: Adoption of the City Council 2027 Legislative Agenda
City Council will adopt its legislative agenda for 2027, outlining which issues and bills it will prioritize at the state level.
21ProceduralThis 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 meeting is open to the public in person and online via Zoom; residents with disabilities can request accommodations by calling 434-987-1267 or emailing ada@charlottesville.gov.
22ProceduralThe 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.
The meeting chair will enforce rules requiring speakers to address comments to City Council at appropriate times during the meeting.
23ProceduralNo 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)
Only City Council members may speak without permission from the council or an invitation from the mayor.
24ProceduralRemarks 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
Disruptive remarks or conduct that interferes with the council meeting will not be tolerated.
25ProceduralThe 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
The meeting chair has authority to call individuals to order for violating meeting rules, including interrupting speakers, shouting, blocking exits, making threats, campaigning, or personal attacks.
26ProceduralDuring 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.)
The meeting chair controls the council chambers and can suspend the meeting, clear the room, or require disruptive individuals to leave if order cannot be maintained.