City Council
City Council
Tue, January 20, 2026
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Agenda items (18)
Procedural (18)
1ProceduralReport: Discussion on Student Housing 5:30 PM Closed Meeting (Interviews for Police Civilian Oversight Board) 6:30 PM Business Session
City Council will hold a closed meeting at 5:30 PM to interview candidates for the Police Civilian Oversight Board, followed by the regular business session at 6:30 PM, with student housing discussion also on the agenda.
2ProceduralMinutes: January 9, 2026 retreat; January 12 special meeting
Council will approve the written minutes from the January 9, 2026 retreat and the January 12 special meeting.
3ProceduralResolution: Resolution to appropriate Stormwater Local Assistance Grant Fund for the Rivanna Restoration at Riverview Park in the amount of $607,610.00 (2nd reading)
Council will authorize $607,610 in stormwater grant funding to restore the Rivanna River area at Riverview Park (second reading of the resolution).
4ProceduralResolution: Resolution to appropriate funding from the Supreme Court of Virginia Behavioral Health Docket Grant - $78,150.09 (1 of 2 readings)
Council will authorize $78,150.09 from a Virginia Supreme Court grant to support mental and behavioral health services (first reading).
5ProceduralResolution: Resolution to appropriate the Virginia Department of Social Services Family Assistance Management (F.A.M.) grant in the amount of $125,754.06 (1 of 2 readings)
Council will authorize $125,754.06 in state family assistance funding for eligible programs (first reading).
6ProceduralOrdinance: Ordinance Approving Amendments to Previous Ordinance Authorizing a Forgivable Loan to SupportWorks Housing for Vista 29 (1 of 2 readings)
Council will consider changes to a previous agreement providing a forgivable loan to SupportWorks Housing for the Vista 29 housing project (first reading).
7ProceduralOrdinance: Ordinance Authorizing a Forgivable Loan to Piedmont Housing Alliance to Support Redevelopment of 1025 Park Street/MACAA for the Purpose of Producing New Housing for Low- and Moderate-Income Persons (1 of 2 readings)
Council will consider authorizing a forgivable loan to Piedmont Housing Alliance to help redevelop 1025 Park Street into affordable housing for low- and moderate-income residents (first reading).
8ProceduralResolution: Resolution Supporting the Dogwood Veterans Memorial Pedestrian Bridge and Parking Area
Council will express support for building a pedestrian bridge and parking area as part of the Dogwood Veterans Memorial.
9ProceduralResolution: Resolution Appropriating $700,000 and Initiating an Amendment to the Terms of a Performance Agreement Supporting the 501 Cherry Avenue Mixed-Use Development Project (1 of 2 readings)
Council will authorize $700,000 in additional city funding for the 501 Cherry Avenue mixed-use development project and update the funding agreement (first reading).
10ProceduralResolution: Resolution Appropriating $390,000 to Support a Rental Arrears Intervention Pilot Program (1 of 2 readings)
Council will authorize $390,000 to launch a pilot program helping residents catch up on unpaid rent (first reading).
11ProceduralResolution: Resolution to appropriate funding from the International City / County Management Association (ICMA) Economic Mobility and Opportunity Special Assistant Grant in the amount of $354,000 (1 of 2 readings)
Council will authorize $354,000 in grant funding for an economic mobility and opportunity program (first reading).
12ProceduralWritten Report: Rivanna Authorities Quarterly Report
Council will receive a quarterly financial and operational report from the Rivanna Authorities.
14ProceduralThis 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 will be held in-person with online participation available via Zoom; accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request with 48 hours' notice.
15ProceduralThe 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 ensure speakers address comments to Council at appropriate times according to the agenda and rules of procedure.
16ProceduralNo 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; members of the public must request and receive approval from Council before speaking.
17ProceduralRemarks 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 describes rules preventing disruptions to City Council meetings.
18ProceduralThe 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 may enforce conduct rules by warning speakers, including Council members; prohibited behavior includes interrupting speakers, shouting, threats, personal attacks, profanity, campaigning, and other disruptive conduct.
19ProceduralDuring 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 has authority to maintain order in the Council Chambers and may suspend meetings, clear areas, or require disruptive individuals to leave if necessary.
Additional votes recorded in minutes
Adopt meeting agenda
aye 5
Jen Fleisheraye
Juandiego Wadeaye
Lloyd Snookaye
Michael Payneaye
Natalie Oschrinaye
Enter closed session
aye 5
Jen Fleisheraye
Juandiego Wadeaye
Lloyd Snookaye
Michael Payneaye
Natalie Oschrinaye
Certify closed session
aye 5
Jen Fleisheraye
Juandiego Wadeaye
Lloyd Snookaye
Michael Payneaye
Natalie Oschrinaye
Appoint members to Police Civilian Oversight Board
aye 5
Jen Fleisheraye
Juandiego Wadeaye
Lloyd Snookaye
Michael Payneaye
Natalie Oschrinaye
Adopt Consent Agenda
aye 5
Jen Fleisheraye
Juandiego Wadeaye
Lloyd Snookaye
Michael Payneaye
Natalie Oschrinaye
Adopt Ordinance Authorizing Forgivable Loan to Piedmont Housing Alliance for 1025 Park Street/MACAA
aye 5
Jen Fleisheraye
Juandiego Wadeaye
Lloyd Snookaye
Michael Payneaye
Natalie Oschrinaye
Adopt Resolution Supporting Dogwood Veterans Memorial Pedestrian Bridge and Parking Area
nay 2 · aye 3
Jen Fleishernay
Juandiego Wadeaye
Lloyd Snookaye
Michael Payneaye
Natalie Oschrinnay
Adjourn meeting
aye 5
Jen Fleisheraye
Juandiego Wadeaye
Lloyd Snookaye
Michael Payneaye
Natalie Oschrinaye