City Council
City Council
Tue, February 17, 2026
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Agenda items (17)
Procedural (4)
1ProceduralDiscussion: Affordable Dwelling Unit Tax-Abatement Program Proposal Presentation
City staff will present a proposal for a new tax-abatement program designed to encourage affordable housing development in Charlottesville for council discussion and feedback.
2ProceduralReport: Westhaven Redevelopment Update 5:30 PM Closed Meeting (Boards & Commissions Appointments) 6:30 PM Business Session
Staff will provide an update on the Westhaven redevelopment project, followed by closed-session appointments to city boards and commissions.
3ProceduralMinutes: January 29 budget work session; February 9 joint Council-School Board budget
Approval of meeting minutes from the city's January 29 budget work session and February 9 joint meeting with the School Board.
4ProceduralProclamation: Invasive Species Awareness Week, February 23 - 27, 2026 VII. Community Matters Public comment for up to 16 speakers (limit 3 minutes per speaker). Preregistration available for first 8 spaces at https://www.charlottesville.gov/692/Request-to-Speak; speakers announced by Noon on meeting day (9:00 a.m. sign-up deadline). Additional public comment at end of meeting. Comments on Public Hearing items are heard during the public hearing only. VIII. Consent Agenda* The consent agenda consists of routine, non-controversial items whereby all items are passed with a single motion and vote. Individuals speaking during Community Matters may address items on the Consent Agenda.
Council will proclaim the week of February 23-27, 2026 as Invasive Species Awareness Week in Charlottesville.
General Business
5General BusinessOrdinance: Ordinance Amending Section 11-131 of the Charlottesville City Code Regarding Compromise and Payment of Claims Against the City (2nd reading)
Council will vote to update city code rules governing how the city handles compromise settlements and payment of legal claims filed against it (second vote on this item).
6General BusinessResolution: Resolution Appropriating Existing Funds to the E-Bike Voucher Program (2nd reading)
Council will vote to allocate existing city funds to expand or continue the e-bike voucher rebate program for residents (second vote on this item).
7General BusinessResolution: Resolution Appropriating $198,910 in Additional Virginia Department of Transportation ("VDOT") Funds for Construction Engineering and Inspection ("CEI") on the Project Bundle of 10th and Grady UPC 113916, Monticello 2nd UPC 113917, and Preston Harris UPC 113918 (1 of 2 readings)
Council will vote to spend an additional $198,910 in state transportation funds for engineering and inspection work on three street improvement projects: 10th and Grady, Monticello, and Preston Harris (first vote on this item).
8General BusinessPublic Public Hearing and Resolution of Appropriation to Amend the FY26 Budget- Hearing/Res.: $10,001,875.49 (1 of 2 readings)
Council will hold a public hearing and vote to adjust the fiscal year 2026 budget by approximately $10 million to reflect new funding or spending needs (first vote on this item).
9General BusinessPublic Public Hearing and Ordinance for City Code Chapter 34 (Development Code) Hearing/Ord.: Zoning Text Amendments Tiers 1 and 2
Council will hold a public hearing and vote on proposed changes to the city's zoning and development code rules (Tiers 1 and 2 amendments).
10General BusinessPublic Public Hearing and Ordinance for Update to Neighborhood Development Hearing/Ord.: Services Fee Schedule for Land Use Development Review
Council will hold a public hearing and vote on updated fees that residents and developers pay for land use and development review services.
11General BusinessPublic Public Hearing and Ordinance for Quitclaim Natural Gas Easement (Belvedere
Council will hold a public hearing and vote to transfer natural gas easement rights on Belvedere property.
16General BusinessThis 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.
Information about how residents can participate in the meeting in person, online via Zoom, or through local cable television, and how people with disabilities can request accommodations.
17General BusinessThe 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.
Rules requiring members of the public to address their comments to council at appropriate times during the meeting agenda.
18General BusinessNo 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)
Rule stating that only council members, city staff, and invited presenters may speak unless council grants permission to others.
19General BusinessRemarks 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
Policy that remarks or actions disrupting the meeting or made outside of designated speaking times are not permitted.
20General BusinessThe 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
Specific prohibited behaviors at council meetings including interrupting speakers, shouting, threats, profanity, personal attacks, and intimidation; the presiding officer enforces these rules.
21General BusinessDuring 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 council's presiding officer has authority to control the meeting space and can suspend meetings, clear areas, or remove individuals who violate conduct rules.
Additional votes recorded in minutes
Approve meeting agenda
aye 5
Jen Fleisheraye
Juandiego Wadeaye
Lloyd Snookaye
Michael Payneaye
Natalie Oschrinaye
Convene in 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
Board and commission appointments
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 Zoning Text Amendments Tiers 1 and 2
aye 4 · nay 1
Jen Fleisheraye
Juandiego Wadeaye
Lloyd Snookaye
Michael Paynenay
Natalie Oschrinaye
Adopt Neighborhood Development Services Fee Schedule ordinance
aye 5
Jen Fleisheraye
Juandiego Wadeaye
Lloyd Snookaye
Michael Payneaye
Natalie Oschrinaye
Adopt ordinance for Quitclaim Natural Gas Easement (Belvedere Subdivision 5B)
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