City Council
City Council
Mon, March 16, 2026
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Agenda items (16)
Procedural (16)
1ProceduralReport: VDOT STARS Study Update (Ridge Street at West Main Street Intersection)
City staff will update council on a Virginia Department of Transportation study examining traffic and safety improvements at the Ridge Street and West Main Street intersection.
2ProceduralReport: Collecting Bargaining Impacts 5:30 PM Closed Meeting (Housing Advisory Committee Appointment) 6:30 PM Business Session
Council will hold a closed meeting to discuss labor negotiations, followed by a public business session that includes appointing a member to the Housing Advisory Committee.
3ProceduralMinutes: January 20 regular meeting; March 5 & March 12 budget work sessions
Council will approve the official minutes from the January 20 regular meeting and the March 5 and March 12 budget planning sessions.
4ProceduralResolution: Resolution to Grant $125,000 for a Small Business Energy Efficiency Incentive
Council is being asked to approve $125,000 in grants to help small businesses pay for energy efficiency improvements.
5ProceduralPublic Hearing: Public hearing on the Charlottesville real property tax rate
Residents will have a chance to comment during a public hearing on the proposed city property tax rate for the upcoming year.
6ProceduralOrdinance: City Code Changes a. Ordinance: Ordinance Amending Chapter 2 of the City Code by Repealing Sections 2- 47 and 2-48 Relating to the City Council Finance Committee b. Ordinance: Ordinance to amend Chapter 2, Article X of the City Code to repeal outdated provisions pertaining to School Board appointments (1 of 2 readings) c. Ordinance: Ordinance to amend City Code Chapter 19, Article III, Section 19-57 to update city manager representation on the Retirement Plan Commission
Council will consider three separate changes to city code: eliminating an outdated Finance Committee structure, removing outdated School Board appointment rules, and updating the city manager's role on the Retirement Plan Commission.
7ProceduralOrdinance: Public Art Program Proposal a. Ordinance: Ordinance to establish the Charlotesville Public Art Program b. Resolution: Resolution to fund the Charlottesville Public Art Program - $100,000 (1 of 2 readings)
Council will vote on establishing a new Public Art Program for the city and allocating $100,000 to fund it.
8ProceduralResolution: Resolution in support of Charlottesville High Performance Building Standards
Council is being asked to support energy-efficient building standards for city properties and projects.
9ProceduralResolution: Resolution to authorize a refund of $159,947.55 to a taxpaying entity or business
Council will approve a $159,947.55 refund to a taxpaying business or organization.
10ProceduralWritten Report: Land Use and Environmental Planning Committee Semi-Annual Report
The Land Use and Environmental Planning Committee will submit their six-month progress report to council.
13ProceduralThis 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 explains how the public can attend the meeting in person or online via Zoom, and how to request accessibility accommodations.
14ProceduralThe 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 outlines that the meeting chair will make sure people speak at appropriate times during the meeting.
15ProceduralNo 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 states that members of the public must get permission from council before speaking, following city code.
16ProceduralRemarks 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 describes behaviors that will not be tolerated during council meetings, such as disrupting the meeting or making inappropriate remarks.
17ProceduralThe 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 provides specific examples of prohibited conduct at meetings, including interrupting speakers, shouting, threats, profanity, personal attacks, and other disruptive behavior.
18ProceduralDuring 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 explains the meeting chair's authority to maintain order in the council chambers and the actions they may take to address disruptive behavior.
Additional votes recorded in minutes
Allow electronic participation by Councilor Snook
aye 4 · absent 1
Jen Fleisheraye
Juandiego Wadeaye
Lloyd Snookabsent
Michael Payneaye
Natalie Oschrinaye
Approve meeting agenda with amendments
aye 5
Jen Fleisheraye
Juandiego Wadeaye
Lloyd Snookaye
Michael Payneaye
Natalie Oschrinaye
Approve Consent Agenda
aye 5
Jen Fleisheraye
Juandiego Wadeaye
Lloyd Snookaye
Michael Payneaye
Natalie Oschrinaye
Adopt Ordinance Amending Chapter 2 Repealing Sections 2-47 and 2-48 (Finance Committee)
aye 5
Jen Fleisheraye
Juandiego Wadeaye
Lloyd Snookaye
Michael Payneaye
Natalie Oschrinaye
Adopt Ordinance Amending Chapter 2 Article X Repealing School Board Appointment Provisions
aye 5
Jen Fleisheraye
Juandiego Wadeaye
Lloyd Snookaye
Michael Payneaye
Natalie Oschrinaye
Adopt Ordinance Amending Section 19-57 Relating to Retirement Plan Commission Composition
aye 5
Jen Fleisheraye
Juandiego Wadeaye
Lloyd Snookaye
Michael Payneaye
Natalie Oschrinaye
Approve Resolution Authorizing Tax Refund of $159,947.55
aye 5
Jen Fleisheraye
Juandiego Wadeaye
Lloyd Snookaye
Michael Payneaye
Natalie Oschrinaye
Adjourn the meeting
aye 5
Jen Fleisheraye
Juandiego Wadeaye
Lloyd Snookaye
Michael Payneaye
Natalie Oschrinaye