City Council
City Council
Mon, March 2, 2026
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Agenda items (17)
Procedural (17)
1ProceduralReport: Downtown Mall Updates and Preparation for 50th Anniversary 5:30 PM Closed Meeting (Interviews for Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority
City staff will provide updates on the Downtown Mall redevelopment project and preparations for its 50th anniversary celebration. A closed session will also be held to interview candidates for positions on the Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority.
2ProceduralProclamation: American Red Cross Month 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.
The city will recognize American Red Cross Month with a proclamation. Residents can sign up to speak during a public comment period, with up to 16 speakers allowed (3 minutes each), and preregistration is available for the first 8 slots.
3ProceduralResolution: 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 (2nd reading)
The city will appropriate an additional $198,910 in state transportation funding to pay for construction oversight and inspection services on three local road projects: 10th and Grady, Monticello 2nd, and Preston Harris.
4ProceduralResolution: Resolution of Appropriation to Amend the FY26 Budget - $10,001,875.49 (2nd reading)
The fiscal year 2026 budget will be amended to add approximately $10 million in appropriations for city expenses and projects.
5ProceduralResolution: Resolution to Grant $125,000 for a Small Business Energy Efficiency Incentive
The city will award $125,000 in grants to small businesses to help them pay for energy efficiency upgrades and improvements.
6ProceduralResolution: Resolution for Compromise of Claim: Water and Wastewater Leak Credit of $20,770.05 for Tiger Fuel Company
Tiger Fuel Company will receive a $20,770.05 credit on its water and wastewater bill to resolve a claim related to a leak at their facility.
7ProceduralOrdinance: Ordinance Amending Section 2-42 of the City Code Concerning Special Meetings of City Council (1 of 2 Readings)
The city will consider changes to the rules governing how special city council meetings can be called and scheduled.
8ProceduralReport: City Manager Report
The City Manager will present a report on city operations, projects, and other administrative matters.
9ProceduralResolution: Financial Resolution Supporting Westhaven Redevelopment
The city will commit financial support to the Westhaven redevelopment project to help spur neighborhood improvements and economic activity.
10ProceduralPresentation: School Board Adopted Budget for Fiscal Year 2027
The School Board will present its adopted budget proposal for fiscal year 2027, showing how school funds will be spent.
11ProceduralPresentation: Proposed City Budget for Fiscal Year 2027
City staff will present the proposed city budget for fiscal year 2027, outlining planned spending across all city departments and services.
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 is open to the public in person and via Zoom webinar. Residents can also watch on the city's streaming platforms or Channel 10. Anyone needing accessibility accommodations should contact the city at least 48 hours in advance.
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 enforce rules requiring all public comments and questions be directed appropriately to the council at designated times during the meeting.
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 unless the council or mayor explicitly grants permission or invites someone to address the council.
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
The meeting rules prohibit remarks and actions that disrupt the council meeting, such as those coming from people other than council members, city staff, or invited presenters.
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 will enforce conduct rules by ordering individuals to stop if they interrupt speakers, shout, make threats, block exits, campaign for office, use profanity, make personal attacks, or engage in other disruptive behavior.
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 can take actions including suspending the meeting, clearing areas, or requiring disruptive individuals to leave if necessary.
Additional votes recorded in minutes
Approve amendment to meeting agenda
aye 5
Jen Fleisheraye
Juandiego Wadeaye
Lloyd Snookaye
Michael Payneaye
Natalie Oschrinaye
Adopt meeting 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 consent agenda
aye 5
Jen Fleisheraye
Juandiego Wadeaye
Lloyd Snookaye
Michael Payneaye
Natalie Oschrinaye
Adopt Ordinance Amending Section 2-42 of the City Code Concerning Special Meetings of City Council
aye 5
Jen Fleisheraye
Juandiego Wadeaye
Lloyd Snookaye
Michael Payneaye
Natalie Oschrinaye
Adopt Resolution Designating Westhaven Redevelopment Site as a Revitalization Area
aye 5
Jen Fleisheraye
Juandiego Wadeaye
Lloyd Snookaye
Michael Payneaye
Natalie Oschrinaye
Adopt Financial Resolution Supporting $15,000,000 Grant to CRHA for Westhaven Redevelopment
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