City Council
City Council
Mon, February 2, 2026
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Agenda items (23)
Procedural (23)
1ProceduralReport: Power Purchase Agreement Update (CHS & CMS)
City staff will report on updates to power purchase agreements affecting Charlottesville High School and Covesville Middle School.
2ProceduralReport: Update on Plans for Phase 4 of the Kindlewood Housing Project 5:30 PM Closed Meeting (if called) 6:30 PM Business Session
Council will receive an update on plans for Phase 4 of the Kindlewood Housing Project, a housing development initiative.
3ProceduralResolution: Resolution to appropriate funding from the Supreme Court of Virginia Behavioral Health Docket Grant - $78,150.09 (2nd reading)
Council is being asked to approve $78,150.09 in funding from a Virginia Supreme Court grant focused on behavioral health services (second reading).
4ProceduralResolution: Resolution to appropriate the Virginia Department of Social Services Family Assistance Management (F.A.M.) grant in the amount of $125,754.06 (2nd reading)
Council is being asked to approve $125,754.06 in state family assistance grant funding (second reading).
5ProceduralOrdinance: Ordinance Approving Amendments to Previous Ordinance Authorizing a Forgivable Loan to SupportWorks Housing for Vista 29 (2nd reading)
Council is being asked to approve changes to a forgivable loan agreement with SupportWorks Housing for the Vista 29 housing project (second reading).
6ProceduralResolution: Resolution Appropriating $700,000 and Initiating an Amendment to the Terms of a Performance Agreement Supporting the 501 Cherry Avenue Mixed-Use
Council will allocate $700,000 and modify the performance agreement terms supporting the 501 Cherry Avenue mixed-use development project.
7ProceduralResolution: Resolution Appropriating $390,000 to Support a Rental Arrears Intervention
Council will set aside $390,000 to help residents who are behind on rent payments.
8ProceduralResolution: 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 (2nd reading)
Council is being asked to approve $354,000 in grant funding from the International City/County Management Association for economic mobility programs (second reading).
9ProceduralResolution: Resolution to Appropriate National League of Cities Southern Cities Economic Initiative Program Funds - $60,000 (1 of 2 readings)
Council is being asked to approve $60,000 in funding from the National League of Cities for an economic initiative program (first reading).
10ProceduralBy Motion: Consent and end to the January 24, 2026 local Declaration of Emergency
Council will vote to end the local emergency declaration that was issued on January 24, 2026.
11ProceduralOrdinance: Ordinance Amending 2-98 of the City Code Pertaining to Procedures for Passage of Certain Ordinances and Resolutions
Council is being asked to amend city procedures for how certain ordinances and resolutions are passed.
12ProceduralOrdinance: Ordinance Amending Section 11-131 of the Charlottesville City Code Regarding Compromise and Payment of Claims Against the City.
Council is being asked to update the city code rules about how claims against the city can be settled and paid.
13ProceduralResolution: Resolution Appropriating Existing Funds to the E-Bike Voucher Program (1 of 2 readings)
Council will allocate existing city funds to support an e-bike voucher program that helps residents purchase electric bicycles (first reading).
14ProceduralResolution: Resolution Establishing a Section of West Main Street as Mel's Walk
Council will formally designate a section of West Main Street as 'Mel's Walk' in honor of someone named Mel.
15ProceduralResolution: Resolution to reallocate $45,000 from the Council Strategic Initiatives Fund to support the Piedmont YMCA renovations project (1 of 2 readings)
Council will redirect $45,000 from its strategic initiatives fund to help pay for renovations at the Piedmont YMCA (first reading).
16ProceduralResolution: Resolution to reallocate $469,000 originally appropriated for Low Barrier Shelter Operations to the continuation and implementation of alternative shelter programming as one-time investments (1 of 2 readings)
Council will redirect $469,000 originally earmarked for a low-barrier shelter to fund alternative shelter programs instead (first reading).
17ProceduralResolution: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Charlottesville Regarding Recent Immigration Enforcement Actions and Reaffirming the City’s Commitment to Civil Rights, Due Process, and Community Trust
Council will address recent immigration enforcement actions and reaffirm the city's commitment to protecting civil rights, due process, and community trust.
19ProceduralThis 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 being held in person and streamed online; residents can participate via Zoom with advance registration at www.charlottesville.gov/zoom, and accommodations are available for people with disabilities by calling (434) 987-1267 or emailing ada@charlottesville.gov with 48 hours' notice.
20ProceduralThe 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 person running the meeting will ensure speakers address council at appropriate times according to the meeting agenda and council rules.
21ProceduralNo 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)
Members of the public cannot speak to council unless council grants permission or the mayor invites them to speak.
22ProceduralRemarks 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
The rules establish what kinds of remarks and actions are not allowed at council meetings because they disrupt the meeting's progress.
23ProceduralThe 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 can enforce rules by calling people to order, and examples of prohibited behavior include interrupting speakers, shouting, blocking exits, threatening violence, using profanity, making personal attacks, or intimidating others.
24ProceduralDuring 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 can take actions like suspending the meeting, clearing areas, or removing individuals if necessary to restore order.
Additional votes recorded in minutes
Approve agenda as amended
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
Adopt Resolution Regarding Recent Immigration Enforcement Actions
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 City Code Section 2-98 (Procedures for Passage of Certain Ordinances and Resolutions)
aye 5
Jen Fleisheraye
Juandiego Wadeaye
Lloyd Snookaye
Michael Payneaye
Natalie Oschrinaye
Adopt Resolution to Reallocate $45,000 from Council Strategic Initiatives Fund to Piedmont YMCA Renovations
aye 5
Jen Fleisheraye
Juandiego Wadeaye
Lloyd Snookaye
Michael Payneaye
Natalie Oschrinaye
Adopt Resolution to Reallocate $469,000 from Low Barrier Shelter Operations to Alternative Shelter Programming
aye 5
Jen Fleisheraye
Juandiego Wadeaye
Lloyd Snookaye
Michael Payneaye
Natalie Oschrinaye
Adjourn meeting
aye 5
Jen Fleisheraye
Juandiego Wadeaye
Lloyd Snookaye
Michael Payneaye
Natalie Oschrinaye