Charleston, WV

Parks and Recreation Committee

The Council Committee on Parks and Recreation of Charleston, West Virginia, is scheduled to meet on October 5, 2026, at 6:00 PM in AV Room #308 at City Hall, 501 Virginia Street, East. The agenda lists approval of previous minutes from June 15, 2026, and department updates. No specific contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings appear on the supplied agenda.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes dated 6-15-2026
• Department updates (no details given in the agenda)

Ordinance and Rules Committee

The Charleston City Council Committee on Ordinance & Rules meets Monday, October 5, 2026 at 5:15 PM in AV Room #308 at City Hall. The agenda lists approval of the 8-17-2026 minutes and one discussion item: recycling centers within the City of Charleston. No ordinances, contracts, or votes are listed on the supplied agenda.

• Approval of previous minutes dated 8-17-2026
• Discussion: Recycling Centers Within the City of Charleston
• Meeting chaired by Council Member Chad Robinson (Ward 20), Ordinance and Rules Committee Chair
• No dollar amounts, contracts, or proposed ordinances appear in the supplied agenda

City Council

Charleston City Council meets October 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM in Council Chambers at City Hall, 501 Virginia St. E. The agenda lists five finance resolutions, including an amendment to the FY 2026-2027 General Fund Budget and changes to 2024-2026 Community Development Block Grant budgets. Council will also consider an architect agreement with ZMM Architect Engineers for a facilities assessment of the Go-Mart Ball Park Baseball Stadium, a Novation Agreement with the Partnership of African American Churches and Mountaineer Food Bank, and a one-year software subscription agreement with Logisoft for the Information Systems Department. The agenda does not include dollar amounts for any of these items.

• Resolution No. 26-111: Amendment No. 3 to the FY 2026-2027 General Fund Budget
• Resolution No. 26-112: amend 2024, 2025 and 2026 Community Development Block Grant budgets
• Resolution No. 26-113: Architect Agreement with ZMM Architect Engineers for a facilities assessment of Go-Mart Ball Park Baseball Stadium
• Resolution No. 26-114: Novation Agreement with the Partnership of African American Churches and Mountaineer Food Bank
• Resolution No. 26-115: one-year Logisoft software subscription for virtual servers, support and maintenance

Finance

Charleston's City Council Finance Committee meets Monday, October 5, 2026, at 6:30 PM in AV Room #308 at City Hall, with livestream viewing available. The committee will discuss approval of minutes from its 9-21-2026 meeting and take up five resolutions, including an amendment to the FY 2026-2027 General Fund Budget and changes to 2024, 2025 and 2026 Community Development Block Grant budgets. Other resolutions would authorize agreements for a facilities assessment of the Go-Mart Ball Park Baseball Stadium, a Novation Agreement with the Partnership of African American Churches and Mountaineer Food Bank, and a one-year software subscription with Logisoft for the Information Systems Department. The agenda lists no dollar amounts for any of the items.

• Resolution No. 26-111 – Amendment No. 3 to the FY 2026-2027 General Fund Budget
• Resolution No. 26-112 – amend 2024, 2025 and 2026 Community Development Block Grant budgets
• Resolution No. 26-113 – Architect Agreement with ZMM Architect Engineers for a facilities assessment of Go-Mart Ball Park Baseball Stadium
• Resolution No. 26-114 – Novation Agreement with the Partnership of African American Churches and Mountaineer Food Bank
• Resolution No. 26-115 – one-year Logisoft software subscription for the Information Systems Department (virtual servers)

Municipal Beautification Commission

The Municipal Beautification Commission/Tree Board meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 1:00 pm at the City Services Center, 915 Quarrier Street. The agenda includes approval of the September 1, 2026 minutes, a treasurer's report, and a tree removal appeal for Annette Baker at 106 50th Street in Kanawha City. The board will also hear updates on the tree inventory and The Appalachian Spring Project (TASP), plus a BID item and the Public Grounds Report. The November 3rd meeting, falling on Election Day, is moved to November 10th.

• Appeal from denial of a tree removal request by Annette Baker, 106 50th Street, Kanawha City
• Tree Inventory Update presented by Brenda Craig Ellis
• The Appalachian Spring Project (TASP) update from Brenda Craig Ellis, Jason Testman, and Donna Graham
• BID item presented by Lois Crichton
• November 3rd meeting moved to November 10th due to Election Day

Municipal Planning Commission

Spring Hill Cemetery Park Commission

Charleston Sanitary Board

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Charleston Board of Zoning Appeals meets at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, October 8, 2026, in the City Service Center Conference Room at 915 Quarrier Street. The board will review three variance applications and one conditional use permit request, then vote on approving minutes from its September 24 hearing. The most prominent item combines a conditional use permit and a parking variance for a proposed halfway house at 217 Monongalia Street.

• VAR-26-0012: variance to install a storage building in the front setback at 1300 Summit Drive
• VAR-26-0013: variance from off-street parking requirements at 700 S. Park Road
• VAR-26-0011 & CUP-26-0005: conditional use permit and parking-space variance to establish a halfway house at 217 Monongalia Street
• Approval of minutes from the September 24 hearing

Charleston Historic Landmarks Commission

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Charleston Board of Zoning Appeals meets at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, October 22, 2026, in the City Service Center Conference Room at 915 Quarrier Street. The board will review two applications: a variance to shrink a required 10-foot parking lot buffer to 1.5-2.5 feet at 303 Morris Street, and a conditional use permit to establish a religious institution in a single-family residential district at 5502 Noyes Avenue. It will also vote on minutes from the September 24 hearing. No decisions are recorded in the agenda itself.

• VAR-26-0014: variance to reduce a required 10-foot parking lot buffer to 1.5-2.5 feet at 303 Morris Street
• CUP-26-0006: conditional use permit for a religious institution in a single-family residential district at 5502 Noyes Avenue
• Approval of minutes from the September 24 hearing

Civic Center/Auditorium Board

The Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center / Municipal Auditorium Board is meeting to approve the minutes from its August 25, 2026 meeting and to receive reports from the Building & Grounds Committee, the financial report for August 2026, and the monthly venue report for August 2026. No votes on contracts or policy changes are listed on this agenda.

• Approval of minutes from August 25, 2026 board meeting
• Building & Grounds Committee report
• Financial report for August 2026
• Monthly venue report for August 2026

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Charleston Board of Zoning Appeals will review two requests: a variance for a larger and taller freestanding sign at a Go-Mart location, and a conditional use permit for a home-based tattoo studio. The board will also approve minutes from two prior hearings.

• VAR-26-0010: 305 sq ft sign area variance and 86 ft height variance for Go-Mart at 6531 McCorkle Avenue SE
• CUP-26-0004: Conditional use permit for home-based private tattoo studio at 122 Capitol Street
• Approval of minutes for July 23, 2026 and August 13, 2026 hearings

Finance

The Finance Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on resolutions, including approval of previous minutes and a resolution authorizing the purchase of medical equipment for the Charleston Fire Department. The equipment includes monitors/defibrillators, a cot, and chest compression systems from Stryker Medical, to replace existing equipment.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes from 9-8-2026
• Resolution No. 26-110: Authorize purchase of 2 monitors/defibrillators, 1 cot, and 4 chest compression systems with accessories from Stryker Medical for the fire department

The Charleston Finance Committee approved the previous meeting's minutes and unanimously passed a resolution authorizing the purchase of new medical and emergency equipment for the Charleston Fire Department from Stryker Medical. The purchase, which includes trade-in credits for old equipment, has been accounted for in the current fiscal year budget.

• Approved minutes from the September 8, 2026 meeting
• Approved Resolution No. 26-110 to purchase fire department equipment from Stryker Medical for $166,471.72 (unanimous)

City Council

The Charleston City Council is meeting to consider several items, including creating a no-parking zone on Main Street, establishing a 20 mph speed limit on Cook Drive, and authorizing the purchase of fire department equipment. The agenda also includes filling a vacant Ward 18 seat and hearing public speakers and claims.

• Bill No. 8089: No parking anytime on north side of Main St, 151-315 ft east of Florida St
• Bill No. 8090: 20 mph speed limit on Cook Dr from Cantley Dr to end
• Resolution No. 26-110: Authorize purchase of 2 monitors/defibrillators, 1 cot, 4 chest compression systems from Stryker Medical for fire dept
• Communication to fill vacant Ward 18 seat
• Public speakers and claims

The City Council unanimously appointed Jessica Hudson to fill the vacant Ward 18 council seat. Additionally, the Council approved two traffic ordinances and authorized the purchase of $166,471.72 in medical equipment for the Charleston Fire Department.

• Appointed Jessica Hudson to Ward 18 council seat (unanimous)
• Approved Bill No. 8089 creating 'No Parking' zone on Main St (unanimous)
• Approved Bill No. 8090 establishing 20 MPH speed limit on Cook Dr (unanimous)
• Approved $166,471.72 purchase of fire department medical equipment (unanimous)

Public Art Commission

The Charleston Public Art Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, with a director's report, presentations from guests, and upcoming events. The most substantive item is discussion of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a PAC sculpture.

• PAC Sculpture: RFP discussion
• Director's Report
• Presentations from guests
• Upcoming events
• October meeting agenda planning

Charleston Green Team

The Charleston Green Team is meeting to adopt minutes from May through August, hear from a guest speaker, and discuss upcoming event opportunities including Be My Neighbor Day and holiday decorating. Committee reports and updates from city departments, including the Kanawha County Solid Waste Authority and Public Works, are also on the agenda.

• Guest speaker: Adam Jones, Special Events Coordinator, City of Charleston
• Event opportunities: Be My Neighbor Day (9/26), Holly Jolly Brawley Tree Decorating, Sustainable Holiday Decorating Display
• Updates: Kanawha County Solid Waste Authority, Charleston Department of Public Works, Green Events Guide, Charleston Bike Plan Kick-Off
• Recycling Coalition of WV Logo Contest with $500 cash prize
• Next meeting: Wednesday, October 21 at 12pm

City Center Business Improvement District

The Board of Directors will meet to review previous minutes and receive reports from the Treasurer and Ambassador. The agenda also includes updates on the Master Plan, including grants and projects, and a report from the Municipal Beautification Commission.

• Treasurer Report by Randall Coleman
• Ambassador report by Sidney Gillis
• Master Plan grant and project updates
• Municipal Beautification Commission update

Planning, Streets and Traffic Committee

The Planning, Streets and Traffic Committee will review two bills regarding local traffic controls. These items involve establishing a no-parking zone on Main Street and a new speed limit on Cook Drive.

• Bill No. 8089: Create a NO PARKING ANYTIME zone on the northerly side of Main St from 151 feet to 315 feet east of Florida Street
• Bill No. 8090: Establish a 20 MPH Speed Limit on Cook Drive from Cantley Drive to the end of Cook Drive
• Approval of the August 10, 2026, meeting minutes

The Planning, Streets and Traffic Committee approved two traffic bills. Bill No. 8089 creates a NO PARKING ANYTIME zone on the north side of Main St from 151 feet to 315 feet east of Florida Street, requested by a nearby business. Bill No. 8090 lowers the speed limit on Cook Drive from Cantley Drive to the end of Cook Drive from 25 MPH to 20 MPH, which the neighborhood requested. Both passed unanimously 4-0, and the committee also approved its August 10, 2026 minutes 4-0.

• Approved Bill No. 8089 creating a NO PARKING ANYTIME zone on the north side of Main St from 151 feet to 315 feet east of Florida Street (4-0)
• Approved Bill No. 8090 setting a 20 MPH speed limit on Cook Drive from Cantley Drive to the end of Cook Drive, down from 25 MPH (4-0)
• Approved the minutes of the August 10, 2026 meeting (4-0)

Charleston Sanitary Board

The Charleston Sanitary Board will meet via Zoom to review financial reports and new business. The board is considering a contract award to Trojan Technologies for a new disinfection system. Discussion will also include a rate case and updates on legal matters.

• $1,604,000.00 contract award to Trojan Technologies for ultraviolet disinfection system
• Review of Unaudited Financial Report and Check Register through August 31, 2026
• Update on Cruickshank vs. CSB legal matter
• Update on pending claim regarding 28th St., SE bore and jack project
• Discussion regarding a rate case

Charleston Urban Renewal Authority

The Charleston Urban Renewal Authority will review a draft of the new East End plan by GAI-James Yost. The meeting includes discussions on Smith Street project planning and a joint study of the Washington Street West corridor. The Commission may also recommend forwarding the East End Plan to City Council.

• Presentation of the new East End plan draft
• $160,000 HUD facade grant (currently on hold)
• Joint study of the Washington Street West corridor
• LIFT Center phase II planning grant local match
• Smith Street phased I and II project planning

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission is meeting to consider a site plan review for a 4-story physical therapy facility proposed by Vandalia Health at 303 Morris Street. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and other routine business.

• Site plan review for 4-story physical therapy facility at 303 Morris Street
• Application by Pickering Associates on behalf of Vandalia Health
• Facility to provide in- and out-patient treatment
• Approval of August 5, 2026 meeting minutes

Charleston Land Reuse Agency

The Charleston Land Reuse Agency will review property inventories and reports from various committees. The meeting includes a discussion on an EPA Brownfields assessment for the 1400-Block of Washington Street W.

• EPA Brownfields Assessment and Conceptual Site Design, 1400-Block Washington Street W
• Report on the Vacant Structure Ordinance
• Property Inventory Report
• Public Input Session scheduled for October 1

Finance

The Finance Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on several resolutions authorizing equipment purchases, a paving change order, and a budget amendment. Items include a new forklift, a bucket truck, air-pak cylinders, and resurfacing of parking lots and flood-damaged streets.

• Resolution 26-102: Purchase of Crown Forklift for Equipment Maintenance Department
• Resolution 26-103: Purchase of Bucket Truck from Altec Industries for Traffic Department
• Resolution 26-104: Purchase of 5 air-pak cylinders and 5 valve assemblies from Atlantic Emergency
• Resolution 26-105: Change order with West Virginia Paving for resurfacing Daniel Boone Park, Fire Station 4, and Fire Department Training Center parking lots, plus flood-damaged streets
• Resolution 26-106: Amendment No. 2 to FY 2026-2027 General Fund Budget

The Charleston City Council Finance Committee approved eight resolutions, including equipment purchases for the Equipment Maintenance, Traffic, and Fire Departments, a $149,400 paving change order plus about $40,000 for flood-damaged streets, a General Fund budget amendment creating a Department of Public Safety, and three grant applications for police and drug enforcement salaries. All votes were recorded as unanimous among members present. The minutes also note the meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. on August 17, 2026, despite the document being dated September 8, 2026.

• Approved Resolution 26-102: purchase Crown forklift for $62,488.57 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 26-103: purchase AT40-G bucket truck for $176,655.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 26-104: purchase five Scott SCBA cylinders and valves for $43,537.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 26-105: $149,400.00 paving change order plus ~$40,000 for flood-damaged streets (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 26-106: FY 2026-2027 General Fund Budget Amendment No. 2, creating Department of Public Safety (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 26-107: submit $56,000 grant application for two Prevention Resource Officers (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 26-108: MOUs with Kanawha County Board of Education for three Prevention Resource Officers (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 26-109: submit $84,000 grant application for three MDENT members (unanimous)

City Council

The Charleston City Council will consider several resolutions authorizing equipment purchases for city departments, a change order for street and parking lot resurfacing, and an amendment to the FY 2026-2027 General Fund Budget. The meeting also includes public speakers, proclamations, and routine reports.

• Resolution 26-102: Purchase a Crown Forklift for Equipment Maintenance
• Resolution 26-103: Purchase a Bucket Truck for Traffic Department
• Resolution 26-104: Purchase air-pak cylinders and valve assemblies
• Resolution 26-105: Change order with West Virginia Paving for resurfacing Daniel Boone Park, Fire Station 4, and Fire Department Training Center parking lots, plus flood-damaged streets
• Resolution 26-106: Approve Amendment No. 2 to FY 2026-2027 General Fund Budget

Charleston City Council adopted eight finance resolutions, including Amendment No. 2 to the FY 2026-2027 General Fund Budget, which creates a new Public Safety Director department and position. Council also approved equipment purchases for the Equipment Maintenance, Traffic, and Fire departments, change orders with West Virginia Paving, Inc. for parking lot and flood-damaged street resurfacing, and grant applications and agreements for school resource officers and a drug task force. Several board and commission appointments were approved, and two new traffic bills were introduced and referred to committee. The minutes do not record the names of most appointees or the specific accounts in the budget amendment.

• Adopted Resolution No. 26-102: purchase Crown CD35C-9 Forklift for $62,488.57 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 26-103: purchase AT40-G Bucket Truck for $176,655.00 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 26-104: purchase five Scott SCBA air-pak cylinders and valve assemblies for $43,537.00 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 26-105: change orders with West Virginia Paving, Inc. for $149,400.00 and approximately $40,000.00 for parking lot and flood-damaged street resurfacing (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 26-106: FY 2026-2027 General Fund Budget Amendment No. 2, creating Public Safety Director department and position (23 yeas, 0 nays, 3 absent)
• Adopted Resolution No. 26-107: submit $56,000 grant application for two Prevention Resource Officers (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 26-108: enter MOUs with Kanawha County Board of Education for three Prevention Resource Officers (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 26-109: submit $84,000 grant application for three MDENT members (unanimous)

Police Pension Board

The Police Pension and Relief Fund board will meet to review minutes and confirm trustee election results. The board is scheduled to vote on 2026 COLA increases, medical disability pensions, and survivor benefit corrections.

• Confirm Pension Board Trustee election results
• Vote on Eddie Whitehead medical disability pension
• Vote on 2026 COLA increases
• Vote on survivor’s benefits recalculated corrections

Municipal Beautification Commission

The Municipal Beautification Commission/Tree Board is meeting to approve minutes and a treasurer's report, then hear updates on several ongoing projects including a pollinator mural, the Appalachian Spring Project, Ruffner Park, Davis Park, and a tree inventory. The meeting is primarily informational, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of July 7, 2026 meeting minutes
• Treasurer's report by Lisa Dobbins
• Pollinator Mural update by Jeff Pierson
• Ruffner Park and Davis Park updates
• Tree Inventory update by Brenda Craig Ellis

Opioid Community Council

The Opioid Community Council will convene on August 27, 2026 at 2:00 pm via Zoom. No official decisions or votes are planned; the meeting is procedural and will include a call to order, review and approval of the letter of intent, and adjournment.

Civic Center/Auditorium Board

The Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center / Municipal Auditorium Board is meeting to approve minutes from May and review financial and venue reports. The board will hear a financial report for June and July 2026 and a monthly venue report covering May through July 2026.

• Approval of minutes from the May 19, 2026 board meeting
• Financial report for June and July 2026
• Monthly venue report for May-July 2026

Charleston Green Team

The Charleston Green Team is meeting to adopt minutes, welcome a new member, and hear committee reports. They will discuss updates on the Kanawha County Solid Waste Authority, public works, a traffic garden, and the Capitol Connector, among other environmental initiatives.

• Adoption of minutes from May 20 and July 15, 2026
• Welcome to new member Mark Ferrell
• Recap of Green Team at Live on the Levee and volunteer plan
• Update on Kanawha County Solid Waste Authority
• Update on Safe Streets for All survey due 8/18

City Center Business Improvement District

The City Center Business Improvement District Board of Directors is meeting to review and approve the previous meeting's minutes, receive reports from the treasurer, ambassador, and subcommittees, and get an update on the Master Plan including grant and project status. The board will also discuss board member terms and recommendations under old business, and address any new business. This is a routine business meeting with no major public votes or hearings listed.

• Treasurer report by Randall Coleman
• Ambassador report by Sidney Gillis
• Master Plan update by Susie Salisbury, including grant and project updates
• Municipal Beautification Commission update by Lois Crichton
• Discussion of board member terms and recommendations

City Council

The Charleston City Council will hold its regular meeting on August 17, 2026, at 7:00 PM in Council Chambers. The agenda includes several bills and resolutions for consideration, such as a new Trespass Enforcement Authorization Program, a rezoning of properties on 5th Avenue, and purchases of equipment for city departments. Public speakers must register in person at the clerk's table at least 15 minutes before the meeting.

• Bill No. 8081: Creates a Trespass Enforcement Authorization Program.
• Bill No. 8085: Rezones 1708, 1710, and 1712 5th Avenue to C-10 General Commercial District.
• Bill No. 8086: Expands No Parking Area on Garrison Avenue to both sides.
• Resolution 26-097: Applies for WV Governor's Highway Safety Program funds for police overtime.
• Resolution 26-098: Purchases playground equipment from Metro Recreation.

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will meet to review previous minutes and consider Bill No. 8081, which would create a Trespass Enforcement Authorization Program in the city's municipal code. The meeting is scheduled for August 17, 2026, at 5:15 PM in City Hall.

• Bill No. 8081: creation of Trespass Enforcement Authorization Program
• Review of minutes from August 3, 2026 meeting

Ordinance and Rules Committee

The Ordinance and Rules Committee will meet to consider Bill No. 8081, which would amend the Municipal Code to create a Trespass Enforcement Authorization Program. The meeting is scheduled for August 17, 2026, at 6:00 PM in City Hall.

• Bill No. 8081: Creation of Trespass Enforcement Authorization Program

Finance

The Finance Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on four resolutions: approving previous minutes, applying for a highway safety grant, and purchasing playground equipment and vehicles. The purchases include playground equipment, two refuse packer trucks, and a street sweeper.

• Resolution 26-097: Apply to WV Governor's Highway Safety Program for funds to reimburse police salary and overtime in an eight-county region
• Resolution 26-098: Purchase playground equipment from Metro Recreation for Parks and Recreation
• Resolution 26-099: Purchase 2 refuse packer trucks from West Virginia Tractor Company for Refuse Department
• Resolution 26-100: Purchase a Pelican Street Sweeper from West Virginia Tractor Company for Street Department

The Finance Committee approved four resolutions unanimously. These include a $605,000 grant application to the WV Governor's Highway Safety Program, a $52,107 playground equipment purchase, two refuse packer trucks for $429,375.60, and a street sweeper for $303,815.20. All purchases were made through competitively sourced Sourcewell contracts.

• Approved Resolution 26-097: $605,000 grant application to WV Governor's Highway Safety Program (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 26-098: $52,107 playground equipment purchase from Metro Recreation (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 26-099: $429,375.60 for two refuse packer trucks from West Virginia Tractor Company (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 26-100: $303,815.20 for an ELGIN Pelican Street Sweeper (unanimous)

Charleston Sanitary Board

The Charleston Sanitary Board will consider approving a new utility billing software contract, a write-off of uncollectible accounts, a fund transfer, and a memorandum of understanding for a consolidated billing system. The board will also discuss a rate case and legal matters.

• Write-off of $219,602.35 in uncollectible accounts (Jan–Jun 2025)
• MOU with City of Charleston for consolidated utility billing system (sewer, fire, refuse)
• Transfer of $3,300,000 from WesBanco Acct. 1289 to General Fund Acct. 1298
• Award contract to Continental Utility Solutions, Inc. for $153,520 (billing software)
• Authorizing resolution for sewer improvements in Garrison Avenue, Atlantic Street, and other areas

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Charleston Board of Zoning Appeals meets to review three variance and permit applications: a solar panel variance for a front yard, a surfacing requirement variance for a storage yard, and a conditional use permit for livestock at residential properties.

• VAR-26-0007: Solar Holler requests variance to install solar panels in a front yard at 9 Fox Chase Rd
• VAR-26-0009: Ridge Line Inc. requests variance to use gravel surfacing for a storage yard at 500 Southridge Blvd
• CUP-26-0003: Savannah Smith requests conditional use permit to keep livestock at 1131 Woodward Dr

Charleston Urban Renewal Authority

The Charleston Urban Renewal Authority will hear a presentation on the draft East End plan and consider forwarding it to City Council. The board will also receive updates on ongoing projects, including Smith Street phases, a HUD facade grant, and the LIFT Center, and may discuss real estate matters in executive session.

• Draft East End plan presentation by GAI-James Yost
• Recommendation to forward East End Plan to City Council
• HUD facade grant $160,000 on hold pending East End Plan
• Smith Street phase I and II project planning
• Joint study of Washington Street West corridor with RIC, CUW, and CURA

Planning, Streets and Traffic Committee

The committee is deciding on three bills: rezoning 1708, 1710, and 1712 5th Avenue from R-4 residential to C-10 commercial; expanding a no-parking zone on Garrison Avenue; and updating stormwater erosion and sediment control ordinances. It will also discuss changing metered parking on Bigley Avenue, Capitol Street, and Quarrier Street.

• Rezoning 1708, 1710, 1712 5th Avenue from R-4 Single Family Residential to C-10 General Commercial
• Expanding no-parking area on both sides of Garrison Avenue
• Updating stormwater ordinances for erosion and sediment control per City's Stormwater Management Plan
• Discussion: change metered parking on 700 block of Bigley Avenue
• Discussion: change to short-term metered parking on 100 and 200 blocks of Capitol Street and 700 block of Quarrier Street

The Planning, Streets and Traffic Committee voted to approve a zoning change for three parcels on 5th Avenue and established new no-parking rules on Garrison Avenue. The committee also considered updates to stormwater ordinances regarding erosion and sediment control, initially failing a committee substitute before reconsidering, amending it to change a threshold from 5,000 to 10,000, and ultimately approving it as amended. Additionally, the committee approved the minutes from the July 20, 2026 meeting.

• Approved Bill No. 8085 to rezone 1708, 1710, and 1712 5th Avenue from R-4 to C-10 (7-0)
• Approved Bill No. 8086 to create a no-parking area on both sides of Garrison Avenue (7-0)
• Failed committee substitute Bill No. 8087 updating stormwater ordinances (0-7)
• Reconsidered committee substitute Bill No. 8087 (6-0)
• Amended committee substitute Bill No. 8087 by replacing 5,000 with 10,000 on lines 89 and 100 (6-0)
• Approved committee substitute Bill No. 8087 as amended (6-0)
• Approved the minutes of the July 20, 2026 meeting (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss establishing a Restricted Use Area for groundwater in the West Side area. The body is also reviewing several amendments to the Municipal Code regarding animal control and public safety, as well as various equipment purchases and infrastructure agreements.

• Bill No. 8084: Prohibiting groundwater use or extraction in the West Side Restricted Use Area
• Bill No. 8083 and 8077/8078: Amendments to animal excrement, animal cruelty, and aggressive dog laws
• Resolution No. 26-093: Cost-sharing agreement with WV Division of Highways to pave Oakwood Road
• Resolution No. 26-095: Purchase of a new Pierce Enforcer ladder truck for the Fire Department
• Resolution No. 26-096: Approval of Amendment No. 1 of the FY 2026-2027 Coal Severance Budget

The Charleston City Council passed several ordinances and resolutions, including updated animal control laws with increased fines, a groundwater restriction area, and purchases for the fire and police departments. A proposed amendment to the animal excrement law to remove a judge's fine-suspension authority was approved, while an amendment to lower the minimum fine was rejected. The council also introduced new bills for rezoning and stormwater updates.

• Passed Bill 8084 establishing a Restricted Use Area prohibiting groundwater extraction near 508 Roane Street (unanimous)
• Passed Bill 8083 amending animal excrement removal fines, with an amendment removing judge's authority to suspend fines (22-2)
• Rejected Jenkins Amendment to Bill 8083 to lower minimum fine to $10 (2-22)
• Passed Bill 8077 updating animal cruelty procedures and fines (unanimous)
• Passed Bill 8078 2nd Committee Substitute on aggressive dogs at large, increasing penalties (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 26-092 to purchase 44 SCBA cylinders for $57,112 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 26-093 for MOU with WV DOH to share paving costs on Oakwood Road (21-2)
• Adopted Resolution 26-095 to purchase Pierce Enforcer 107 ladder truck for $1,744,618 (unanimous)

Ordinance and Rules Committee

The Ordinance and Rules Committee will meet to approve the previous meeting’s minutes and vote on Bill No. 8083, which proposes amendments to the Municipal Code requiring animal owners to remove excrement from public and private property and setting penalties for non-compliance.

• Bill No. 8083: amend Municipal Code on animal waste removal and penalties
• Approval of previous meeting minutes (7-6-2026)

The Ordinance and Rules Committee approved Bill No. 8083, which increases fines for animal owners who fail to remove their animal's excrement from public or other property. The bill raises first-offense fines from $10-25 to $50-100, adds higher fines for subsequent offenses, and removes the exemption for service animals. The vote was 6-1, with Councilmember Jenkins dissenting.

• Approved Bill No. 8083 increasing dog waste fines (6-1, Jenkins nay)
• Approved previous minutes from 7-6-2026 (unanimous)