Historic Resources Committee
Historic Resources Committee
Fri, October 9, 2026
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Agenda items (20)
Procedural (20)
1ProceduralCall to order [10:00]
The meeting will be called to order at 10:00 AM.
2ProceduralApproval of the Agenda [September 2026 minutes to be included with next month’s agenda]
Council members will vote to approve the agenda for this meeting, with September 2026 minutes to be included with next month's agenda.
3ProceduralPublic Comment* [10:10, 5 minutes]
Residents will have 5 minutes total to comment on any topic; individual speakers may speak for up to 2 minutes.
4ProceduralFollow-up on City Council Meeting [10:15, 10 minutes]
The committee will discuss follow-up items from the previous city council meeting.
5ProceduralFollow-up on HRC Annual Update [10:25, 5 minutes]
Members will address questions or items from the Historical Resources Commission's annual update.
6ProceduralIntroduction to Taylor Walk [10:30, 5 minutes]
Staff will introduce the Taylor Walk project to the committee.
7ProceduralIntroduction to Maplewood Cemetery Concerns [10:35, 5 minutes]
Staff will introduce concerns that have been raised about Maplewood Cemetery.
8ProceduralMemorialization Policy [10:40, 20 minutes]
The committee will discuss and potentially approve a policy for how the city memorializes historical people and events.
9ProceduralRe-Introduction & continued discussion
The committee will continue discussing a previously introduced topic.
10ProceduralNeighborhood Walking Tours - BPAC [11:20, 5 minutes]
The Beautification and Public Art Committee will present plans for neighborhood walking tours.
11ProceduralStaff Updates [11:25, 10 minutes]
City staff will provide updates on ongoing projects and initiatives.
12ProceduralAnnouncements [11:35, 5 minutes]
Members and staff will share announcements relevant to the committee.
13ProceduralSub-committee formation
The committee will form a sub-committee to focus on a specific issue or project.
15Procedural2027 Planning meeting
Staff will hold a planning meeting to prepare for activities and projects in 2027.
16ProceduralReview remaining 2026 walks
The committee will review the remaining walking tour events scheduled for 2026.
20ProceduralEducation
The committee supports education as a way to share local history with the community.
21ProceduralPublic commemoration (historic plaques, signs, markers, and civic festivals and ceremonies)
The committee works to commemorate history publicly through plaques, signs, markers, festivals, and ceremonies.
22ProceduralPublications (maps, brochures, tour books, and digital media)
The committee produces publications like maps, brochures, tour books, and digital media to share historical information.
23ProceduralPublic meetings (planning sessions, workshops, and lectures)
The committee organizes public meetings including planning sessions, workshops, and lectures about local history.
24ProceduralAnd through other means. * Regarding public comment(s). The HRC values community participation and input and welcomes public comments at meetings. At the beginning of each meeting, not more than 10 minutes will be allowed for the introduction of any guests and public comments. Speakers may speak for a maximum of two-minutes and shall begin by identifying their name and address. The intent is to allow public input; not initiate a dialogue or debate with the committee. Subsequent to this meeting segment, by majority approval the HRC may amend the agenda to allow further discussion; however, the motion should also establish a time limit for that discussion. Additionally, prior to adjourning--and applying the conditions above--the HRC may allow a period not to exceed five minutes for public comment. **Individuals with disabilities who require assistance or special arrangements to participate in the public meeting may call the ADA Coordinator at (434) 970-3182 or submit a request via email to ada@charlottesville.gov . The City of Charlottesville requests that you provide a 48 hour notice so that proper arrangements may be made. HRC Agenda – October 9, 2026 (10.1.26) 2
The committee uses other methods and means to promote and share historical information with the community.