Charlottesville public meetings in 2021

Board of Architectural Review

The Board of Architectural Review will consider certificates of appropriateness for a garden at 112 W Market Street and a mixed-use building at 612 West Main Street. The board will also hold preliminary discussions regarding additions to properties on Park Street and West Water Street.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for garden at 112 W Market Street
• Alterations to fraternity house at 517 Rugby Road
• Construction of a mixed-use building at 612 West Main Street
• Preliminary discussion for additions and alterations at 540 Park Street

City Council

The City Council will consider several items, including the final disposition of the Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson statue and reestablishing the Police Civilian Review Board. The agenda also includes budget amendments and a rezoning request for 0 Nassau Street.

• Final disposition of the Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson statue
• Reestablishing the Police Civilian Review Board as an oversight board
• Rezoning land at 0 Nassau Street from R-2U to R-3
• $680,263 appropriation for C.H.E.R.P. Community Development Block Grant
• $245,725 appropriation for bicycle and pedestrian improvements at Preston Avenue and Harris Street

City Council

The City Council will consider several resolutions for allocating funds toward housing, stormwater management, and traffic assets. The agenda also includes votes on reestablishing the Police Civilian Review Board as an oversight board and rezoning 0 Nassau Street. A public hearing is scheduled to discuss amendments to the FY2021 budget.

• Final disposition of the Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson statue
• Reestablishing the Police Civilian Review Board as an oversight board
• Rezoning 0 Nassau Street from R-2U to R-3
• $680,263 appropriation for C.H.E.R.P. Community Development Block Grant
• $245,725 appropriation for bicycle and pedestrian improvements at Preston Avenue and Harris Street

Human Rights Commission

The Human Rights Commission will hold a virtual meeting to review administrative documents and committee updates. The agenda includes a presentation regarding a tenant’s assertion bill and an update on the Accessibility Committee.

• Presentation regarding tenant’s assertion bill
• Accessibility Committee (HR 21-1) update
• Nominating Committee updates
• Review of November 18 and December 7 meeting minutes

Housing Advisory Committee

The meeting agenda consists of procedural updates and reviews. It includes updates from the City, County, and UVA, as well as a CIP review and subcommittee reports.

• CIP Review by PC Chair Solla-Yates
• City Update
• County/UVA Update
• Subcommittee Reports

Charlottesville Economic Development Authority

The Charlottesville Economic Development Authority will review the FY 2021 Annual Audit and Annual Report. The meeting also includes the election of a Chair and Vice Chair for the 2022 calendar year.

• FY 2021 Annual Audit Presentation
• FY 2021 Annual Report
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair for CY 2022

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission and City Council will consider the FY 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Program. They will also hold public hearings on rezoning applications for two Planned Unit Developments intended for affordable housing.

• Rezoning of ~7 acres at 1200 Park Street for up to 50 affordable apartment units
• Rezoning of ~9 acres for the MACAA PUD with up to 95 residential units and daycare space
• Consideration of the FY 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Program
• Critical Slope Waiver Request for 1223 Harris Street
• Zoning Text and Map Amendment initiation for C.H. Brown Historic Conservation District

Electoral Board

The December 14, 2021, Charlottesville Electoral Board meeting consists of standard procedural items. No specific discussion topics or substantive actions are listed on the agenda.

Historic Resources Committee

The committee will review a progress report regarding descendant community engagement for the Court Square/Slave Auction Block site. Members will also receive updates from the Downtown Walking Tour Map subcommittee.

• Progress report on Court Square/Slave Auction Block descendant community engagement plan
• Updates from the Downtown Walking Tour Map subcommittee
• Approval of November 2021 HRC meeting notes

Retirement Commission

The December 9, 2021, agenda for the Retirement Commission consists of procedural steps. No specific topics or business items are listed for discussion other than a closed session.

• Closed session under Virginia Code § 2.2-3705.7 (24)

Towing Advisory Board

The Towing Advisory Board will meet virtually to introduce staff to committee members. The board will also continue reviewing an ordinance for suggested revisions.

• Staff introductions to committee members
• Continued review of ordinance for suggested revisions

General

The Police Civilian Review Board will discuss the status of complaints and the status of revised ordinance and operating procedures. The meeting also includes a mock hearing and information sharing.

• Status of Complaints
• Status of Revised Ordinance and Operating Procedures
• Mock Hearing and Information Sharing

Human Rights Commission

The Community Engagement Committee is meeting to plan future town hall meetings. They are also discussing plans for a meeting regarding public and subsidized housing conditions. This virtual meeting is intended to ensure the continuity of Commission services.

• Town hall meeting planning
• Planning for a meeting on public and subsidized housing conditions

Tree Commission

The commission is reviewing the Urban Forester interview schedule and tree planting plans. Members will also receive updates on the canopy study and the zoning code rewrite.

• Urban Forester interview process and schedule
• Tree Planting Plan and Canopy Study
• Annual Report to City Council draft
• Update on Comp Plan, FLUM, and Zoning Code Rewrite
• Releaf Cville report

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss governance for the Charlottesville Affordable Housing Fund. The council will also review the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and FY21 year-end results.

• Governance of the Charlottesville Affordable Housing Fund (CAHF)
• Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)-HOME Program Task Force discussion
• Presentation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and FY21 year-end results

City Council

The City Council will review various funding appropriations, ordinance amendments, and rezoning requests. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding collective bargaining.

• Disposition of Robert E. Lee, Thomas J. 'Stonewall' Jackson, and Sacajawea-Lewis-Clark statues
• Rezoning of 0 Nassau Street from R-2U to R-3
• Appropriating $359,879.30 in ARP funds for utility bill assistance
• Appropriating $245,725 for bicycle and pedestrian improvements at Preston Avenue and Harris Street
• Amending the Police Civilian Review Board Ordinance

Bike & Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The meeting agenda consists of procedural items including introductions and new business. The committee will also discuss strategic priorities.

• Strategic priorities
• New business

Retirement Commission

The Retirement Commission will review new projections from SageView and the September 2021 report from DAHAB. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding a pension portability provision.

• Review of new projections from SageView
• Review of September 2021 Report from DAHAB
• Discussion of pension portability provision

City Council

The Charlottesville City Council has called a special meeting to discuss personnel matters in a closed session. The agenda is primarily composed of procedural items for entering and returning from the closed meeting.

• Motion and vote to enter a closed meeting regarding personnel

Social Services Advisory Board

The board will review community partnerships and the Annual Report to City Council. The agenda also includes reports from members, the chair, and the director.

• Review of Partnerships in the Community
• Annual Report to City Council
• Approval of October Meeting Minutes

Planning Commission

The Charlottesville Planning Commission will hold a work session regarding the Capital Improvement Program. The agenda also includes an opportunity for public comment.

• Capital Improvement Program

General

The Police Civilian Review Board will discuss ordinance updates and the status of complaints. The meeting also includes two sessions for public comment.

• Ordinance update/discussion
• Status of complaints
• Public comment periods

Human Rights Commission

The Human Rights Commission meeting includes discussions on housing discrimination related to mental health and substance use challenges. The Commission will also review its rules and procedures regarding a quorum and form an officer nominating committee. Additionally, the agenda features work sessions on Resolution A21-1 and a draft plain language resolution.

• Discussion of housing discrimination against people with mental health and substance use challenges
• Review of HRC Rules and Procedures regarding a quorum
• Formation of an HRC Officer Nominating Committee
• Work session on Resolution A21-1
• Work session on a Draft Resolution – Plain Language

Neighborhood Development

This meeting is a site plan conference regarding the Azalea Springs Final Site Plan. The proposal includes 47 detached single-family homes, a new public road, and a stormwater treatment facility. The purpose of the session is to allow the public to review development plans and provide suggestions.

• Proposed 47 residential detached single-family homes
• New public road construction
• New stormwater treatment facility
• Development on approximately 7.5 acres of R-1S zoned land

Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee

The board will receive an introduction of the new Deputy Director-Parks and updates regarding parks and recreation facilities and programs. The meeting also includes updates on bylaws and the director search process.

• Introduction of new Deputy Director-Parks
• Updates on Parks and Recreation facilities & programs
• Bylaws update
• Director Search Process Update
• Adoption of October 14, 2021 minutes

Sister Cities Commission

The commission will review 2022 goals for city representatives and committees. The agenda includes a vote on travel reimbursement for Mr. Ghartey and a funding request for shipping a donated fire truck to Winneba.

• Vote on travel reimbursement for Mr. Ghartey's trip to Winneba
• Funding request for costs associated with shipping a donated fire truck to Winneba
• Updates on 2022 goals for Winneba, Besancon, Poggio, and Huehuetenango

Board of Architectural Review

The Board of Architectural Review will consider several applications for property alterations, including demolations and landscaping plans. The agenda also includes a status update on a mixed-use development at 612 West Main Street. Additionally, the board will elect a new chair and vice chair.

• Demolition of structure at 218 West Market Street
• Storefront alteration at 111-115 West Main Street
• Gas-powered heater installation at 946 Grady Avenue
• Partial demolition and rehabilitation at 122 Maywood Lane
• Rear addition construction at 1804 Chesapeake Street

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session featuring a report on the Charlottesville Scholarship Project. The council will also participate in a discussion with staff regarding the Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use Map (FLUM).

• Charlottesville Scholarship Project report
• Discussion of Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use Map (FLUM)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing proposed changes to the city's Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use Map. The agenda also includes several resolutions to appropriate grant funds and transfer capital funds for the Avon Fuel Station Project. Additionally, council will consider a request to waive critical slope requirements for the Lyman Street Residences development.

• Public hearing on amending the Charlottesville Comprehensive Plan
• Transfer of $523,048.95 to the Avon Fuel Station Project
• Appropriation of $359,879.30 in ARP funds for utility bill assistance
• Request to waive critical slope requirements for Lyman Street Residences
• Appropriation of $222,511.21 for Meadow Creek Bridges construction

Historic Resources Committee

The committee will discuss community engagement for the Court Square/Slave Auction Block site, including coordinating a lecture by Anne Bailey. Members will also review a downtown walking tour map prototype with Anne Chesnut.

• Engagement of the Descendant Community for Court Square/Slave Auction Block site
• Review of Downtown Walking Tour Map prototype
• Approval of October 2021 meeting notes

Sister Cities Commission

The agenda lists discussion topics for education, city representatives, outreach, and grants. No specific details or proposed actions are provided in the document.

• Education
• City Representatives
• Outreach
• Grants

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission and City Council will hold a joint meeting to consider a rezoning application for 0 Nassau Street. The proposal seeks to change the zoning from R-2 to R-3 to permit two multifamily buildings totaling 10 units. The commission will also address action items regarding Coleman Street and 240 Stribling Avenue.

• Rezoning application for 0 Nassau Street (R-2 to R-3)
• Proposed development of 10 multifamily units at 0 Nassau Street
• Coleman Street critical slope action item
• 240 Stribling Avenue action item

Electoral Board

The Charlottesville Electoral Board meeting consists of routine procedural tasks and a closed session regarding personnel matters. No other specific discussion topics are listed on the agenda.

• Closed session regarding personnel matters

Electoral Board

The Electoral Board is conducting the canvass for the November 2, 2021 General Election. This process includes a provisional voter hearing and the completion of the Abstract of Votes. Deadlines for mail ballots and supporting documentation are set for noon on November 5, 2021.

• Canvass of the November 2, 2021 General Election
• Provisional voter hearing scheduled for November 5, 2021
• Deadline for mail ballots is November 5, 2021, at noon
• Deadline for provisional ballot documentation is November 5, 2021, at noon

City Council

The Charlottesville City Council held a special meeting to introduce the Interim City Manager. The council will consider a resolution to approve the manager's appointment and ratify their employment contract.

• Resolution approving the appointment of Interim City Manager
• Ratification of Interim City Manager employment contract

Electoral Board

The Electoral Board is conducting the canvass of the November 2, 2021 General Election. This process includes reviewing provisional ballots and processing mail-in ballots postmarked by November 2. The board will also complete the Abstract of Votes.

• Canvass of the November 2, 2021 General Election
• Deadline for provisional voter documentation: Nov 5 at noon
• Deadline for receipt of postmarked mail ballots: Nov 5 at noon

General

The Human Rights Commission Community Engagement Committee is discussing draft resolution A21-1 and the Jefferson School proposal regarding Civil War statues. The meeting also includes discussions on commemorative dates and guidelines for public comment.

• Draft Resolution A21-1
• Jefferson School proposal for disposition of Civil War statues
• Recognition of commemorative dates and months
• Community Town Hall planning
• Guidelines for working together and public comment

Bike & Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The Charlottesville Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee is meeting to review an October recap and discuss moving forward. The agenda also includes a discussion on code audit and sidewalk policies.

• Code audit and sidewalk policies discussion
• October recap

Electoral Board

The Charlottesville Electoral Board is conducting the canvass of the November 2, 2021 General Election. This process includes sessions for provisional voters and reviewing mail ballots. Deadlines for documentation and postmarked mail ballots are set for noon on November 5, 2021.

• Canvass of the November 2, 2021 General Election
• Provisional voter hearings scheduled for November 3 and November 5
• Deadline for provisional ballot documentation: November 5 at noon
• Deadline for receipt of postmarked mail ballots: November 5 at noon

Neighborhood Development

This meeting is a site plan conference regarding the CRHA 6th Street SE project. The proposal includes one multi-family building with 39 units on approximately 4 acres. The development will feature internal garage parking and outdoor recreational space.

• Site plan for 39 multi-family residential units
• Development at 715 6th Street SE
• Project frontage on 6th Street SE and Monticello Avenue

Electoral Board

The Electoral Board is conducting the canvass for the November 2, 2021 General Election. The process includes sessions to hear from provisional voters and processing mail ballots.

• Canvass of the November 2, 2021 General Election
• Deadline for provisional voter documentation: Nov 5, 2021, at noon
• Deadline for receipt of post-marked mail ballots: Nov 5, 2021, at noon

Tree Commission

The Charlottesville Tree Commission is reviewing budget requests for tree planting and removing trees affected by the emerald ash borer. The commission is also participating in the selection process for new Parks and Recreation leadership. Additionally, members are discussing upcoming tree nominations and educational programs at local schools.

• $105,000 annual CIP request for removing trees affected by emerald ash borer
• $100,000 CIP request for planting 200 trees in FY22
• Participation in the selection process for new Parks and Recreation leadership
• Review of tree planting locations at Lugo-Mcginness building and Venable School
• $218,000 operating budget request submission

Electoral Board

The Electoral Board will conduct the canvass for the November 2, 2021 General Election through a series of open and closed sessions. The process includes reviewing provisional voters and processing mail ballots. Deadlines for supporting documentation and receipt of mail ballots are set for noon on November 5, 2021.

• Canvass of the November 2, 2001 General Election
• Provisional voter hearing
• Deadline for mail ballots and supporting documentation: November 5, 2021, at noon

City Council

The City Council will review several funding appropriations, including over $1.1 million from the American Rescue Plan. The agenda also includes resolutions for fire program aid and school nutrition programs. Additionally, the council will consider interim hearing procedures for the Police Civilian Review Board.

• Appropriation of $1,192,836 in American Rescue Plan funds
• Appropriation of $175,965 for Fire Programs Aid to Locality Funding
• Appropriation of $35,525 for the City Sheriff’s Office bonus funding
• Ordinance to close a portion of Seminole Court right-of-way
• Establishing interim hearing procedures for the Police Civilian Review Board

Retirement Commission

The Retirement Commission will review the annual actuarial report from SageView Consulting. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding retiree Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLA).

• Annual actuarial report from SageView Consulting
• Retiree COLA discussion
• Approval of September meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council and the Police Civilian Review Board will conduct a joint work session. The meeting includes discussions regarding interim meeting procedures and a proposed ordinance for the PCRB.

• Discussion of PCRB interim meeting procedures
• Discussion of a proposed PCRB ordinance

Social Services Advisory Board

The meeting consists of procedural items including the approval of August meeting minutes and various committee reports. The Director's report will cover member recruitment and a stakeholder satisfaction survey.

• Approval of August meeting minutes
• Director's report on member recruitment
• Director's report on stakeholder satisfaction survey

City Council

The Charlottesville City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss candidates for the positions of Deputy City Manager and Interim City Manager. The agenda includes a motion to enter a closed session to interview these candidates.

• Motion to enter closed session to discuss Deputy and Interim City Manager candidates
• Interviewing of candidates for city management roles

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission and City Council will consider applications for 1613 Grove Street, including rezoning from R-2 to R-3. The proposal includes up to 28 units with 28% designated as affordable housing and a $48,000 contribution for Fifeville pedestrian improvements. The meeting also includes items regarding Lyman Street and Jefferson Park Avenue.

• Rezoning, Special Use Permit, and Critical Slope Waiver for 1613 Grove Street
• Proposed development of up to 28 units at 1613 Grove Street
• $48,000 cash contribution for Fifeville pedestrian improvements
• Requirement that 28% of dwellings be affordable units
• Critical Slope Waiver and Site Plan for Lyman Street

Human Rights Commission

The Human Rights Commission will hold a virtual meeting to discuss administrative documents and citywide issues. The agenda includes a discussion regarding Black leadership in City government and a memo on FY23 commemorative dates. Committee updates for accessibility, housing, and legal representation are also scheduled.

• Discussion regarding Black leadership in City government
• Memo on Remembrance of 2017 & FY23 Commemorative Dates
• Approval of September 2021 meeting minutes
• Updates from the Accessibility, Community Engagement, Housing, and Legal Representation committees

Neighborhood Development

The meeting is a site plan conference to review the final plans for a proposed gas station. The development includes a 5,300 square foot building and fuel pumps on approximately 4.27 acres. This session allows the public to become familiar with the plans and provide suggestions.

• Site plan conference for gas station at 1150 5th Street SW
• Proposed 5,300 square foot building and fuel pumps under canopy
• Development of approximately 4.27 acres in the Highway Mixed Use Corridor

Parking Advisory Panel

The panel will distribute the Parking Action Plan and discuss current utilization of parking lots and garages. The meeting includes a review of September ticket issuance and contract parking enforcement. Members will also examine FY22 first quarter parking revenue and expenses.

• Distribution of Parking Action Plan
• Discussion on lot and garage utilization
• Review of September ticket issuance and contract parking enforcement
• FY22 first quarter parking revenue and expense report

Sister Cities Commission

The Commission will approve minutes from the September 2021 Retreat. Members will receive updates from representatives for Winneba, Besancon, Poggio, and Huehue. The agenda also includes discussions on travel scholarship guidelines and expenditures.

• Approval of September 2021 Retreat minutes
• City Representative updates for Winneba, Besancon, Poggio, and Huehue
• Discussion of Travel Scholarships Guidelines
• Review of City Representative Travel Expenditures

Board of Architectural Review

The Board of Architectural Review will review several applications for Certificates of Appropriateness regarding building renovations and new construction. The agenda also includes a discussion on a deferred three-story apartment building project at 605 Preston Place.

• Renovations and rear addition at 485 14th Street, NW
• Facade renovation at 310 East Main Street
• Three-story apartment building at 605 Preston Place
• Installation of roll-up doors at 109-111 West Water Street
• Construction of a residence at 1615 East Market Street

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss budget development. The council will also receive a report regarding sidewalks on Stribling Avenue.

• Report on sidewalks on Stribling Avenue
• Discussion of budget development

Electoral Board

The October 18, 2021, meeting of the City of Charlottesville Electoral Board consists of procedural business. No specific discussion topics were listed on the agenda.

• Adoption of the agenda
• Adoption of the minutes
• Public comments

City Council

The City Council will consider several resolutions to appropriate various grants and funds. This includes the first reading of a $1,192,836 American Rescue Plan appropriation and an amendment to the FY 2021-2022 Substantial Action Plan. The council will also review second readings for victim assistance and nutrition program funding.

• Appropriation of $1,192,836 from American Rescue Plan funds (1st reading)
• Amendment to the FY 2021-2022 Substantial Action Plan and HOME-ARP funding (1st reading)
• $257,024 for Charlottesville Victim Witness Assistance Grant (2nd reading)
• $112,708 for SNAP Employment and Training (2nd reading)
• $35,525 in bonus funding for the City Sheriff’s Office (1st reading)

General

The Police Civilian Review Board will meet to review the code of ethics and member rules. The agenda also includes updates on complaint statuses and a finance report.

• Status of complaints
• Finance report
• Code of ethics/member rules discussion
• Executive Director introduction

Human Rights Commission

The Accessibility Committee will discuss next steps for resolution HR21-1 regarding a Language Access Plan and a disability PSA project. The meeting also includes the review of minutes from the September 9, 2021, meeting.

• Next steps for resolution HR21-1: Language Access Plan
• Next steps for disability PSA project
• Review of September 9, 2021, Accessibility Committee Meeting Minutes

Human Rights Commission

The Community Engagement Committee will hold a work session regarding several administrative items. The committee plans to review progress on plain language documents and discuss next steps for an engagement plan.

• Review of plain language document work
• Next steps with A21-1
• Next steps with HRC public statement protocol
• Next steps regarding Committee’s proposed engagement plan
• Review of September 2, 2021 meeting minutes

City Council

The Charlottesville City Council has called a special meeting for October 12, 2021. The council will vote to enter a closed session regarding urgent personnel matters and then reconvene in open session to certify that meeting.

• Motion and vote to meet in closed session for urgent personnel matters

Charlottesville Economic Development Authority

The Charlottesville Economic Development Authority will consider reauthorizing the Friendship Court Performance Agreement and receive an update on Cville Match. The meeting also includes an informational update regarding the FY21 audit.

• Friendship Court Performance Agreement reauthorization
• Cville Match Update
• FY21 Audit update
• Approval of September 14, 2021 meeting minutes
• August 2021 Treasurer's Report

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission and City Council will hold a joint public hearing regarding the Comprehensive Plan update (CP-21-00002). This plan includes long-range recommendations for land use, housing, transportation, and density ranges throughout the City. The meeting will be conducted virtually.

• Public hearing for Comprehensive Plan update (CP-21-00002)
• Approval of April 13, 2021, meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission and City Council will meet for a discussion regarding the Comprehensive Plan. This session is scheduled from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. ahead of a joint hearing on October 12. There is no public comment period for this meeting.

• Comprehensive Plan discussion

Historic Resources Committee

The committee will discuss community engagement plans for the Court Square/Slave Auction Block site with researchers and experts. Members will also receive an update on the progress of the Downtown Walking Tour Map subcommittee.

• Engagement planning for Court Square/Slave Auction Block site
• Update on Downtown Walking Tour Map subcommittee progress
• Approval of September 10, 2021 meeting notes

Human Rights Commission

The Human Rights Commission Housing Committee is meeting to discuss various housing advocacy topics. The work session includes discussions on right to counsel advocacy, the CLIHC partnership, and support for Midway Manor residents. Members will also receive updates on the TJPDC Virginia Eviction Reduction Program (VERP) and FHAP processes.

• Right to counsel advocacy
• CLIHC Partnership
• Support for Midway Manor residents
• TJPDC Virginia Eviction Reduction Program (VERP) updates
• FHAP process updates

Human Rights Commission

The Legal Representation Committee will hold a work session to discuss next steps for developing program details and a draft resolution. The committee will also review the minutes from the September 2, 2021, meeting.

• Review of September 2, 2021, meeting minutes
• Discussion of next steps for a draft resolution
• Discussion of next steps for developing program details

Bike & Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The Charlottesville Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee will discuss traffic enforcement and West Main Street. The agenda does not provide further details on these topics.

• Traffic Enforcement Discussion
• West Main Street

Tree Commission

The commission is reviewing budget requests for tree planting and emerald ash borer mitigation. Members are also discussing a proposed zoning ordinance rewrite to strengthen tree protection enforcement. The meeting includes updates on the city's canopy study and educational programs.

• $100,000 request for tree planting
• $100,000 request for emerald ash borer mitigation
• C'ville ReLeaf awarded $13,000
• Proposed zoning ordinance rewrite regarding tree protection
• Review of the Canopy Study RFQ

City Council

The council will consider several funding resolutions, including grants for highway safety and social services. A public hearing is scheduled regarding a long-term lease of part of McIntire Park. Members will also hold discussions regarding the Police Civilian Review Board Chair.

• $88,350 VDOT grant for Washington Park to Madison Avenue Trail
• $257,479.76 in TANF grants
• Lease of part of McIntire Park to Botanical Garden of the Piedmont
• $50,000 budget request for the BUCK Squad
• Discussion regarding Police Chief termination

Housing Advisory Committee

The Housing Advisory Committee Policy Subcommittee will meet to review revisions to the Tax Abatement Ordinance and Program. The meeting also includes a review of AHP implementation priorities.

• Review of Tax Abatement Ordinance/Program revisions
• Review of AHP Implementation Priorities
• Public comment

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session featuring reports from two groups. The scheduled items include presentations by the Marcus Alert group and the Imagining a Just Cville group.

• Marcus Alert group presentation
• Imagining a Just Cville group presentation

Retirement Commission

The agenda contains only procedural items, including the approval of June meeting minutes and a report from Dahab. No specific details are provided for new business or administrative updates.

• Approval of June meeting minutes
• Report from Dahab
• Administrative updates

Sister Cities Commission

The commission is conducting a retreat to review its bylaws, strategic plan, and 2020-2021 goals. The agenda also includes discussions regarding current Sister City relationships and the establishment of travel assistance standards.

• Review of Bylaws and Strategic Plan
• Discussion of current Sister City relationships
• Review of 2020-2021 goals and achievements
• Discussion on establishing Travel Assistance standards
• Review of current officers and membership recruitment

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is holding a work session to discuss the draft Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map. Commissioners will also share additional comments on chapters discussed during the September 14 meeting.

• Review of the draft Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map
• Discussion of previous Comprehensive Plan chapter revisions
• Public comment period limited to two minutes per person

Board of Architectural Review

The Board of Architectural Review will review several applications for certificates of appropriateness regarding building alterations and additions. The meeting also includes a preliminary discussion about a demolition at 745 Park Street.

• Lighting installation at 301 East Jefferson Street
• Alterations to the structure at 209 2nd Street, SW
• Modifications to a rear addition at 106 Oakhurst Circle
• Side addition at 936 Rugby Road
• Preliminary discussion of demolition at 745 Park Street

City Council

The City Council meeting consists of a work session featuring an update from the Charlottesville Fire Department and a period for public comment.

• Charlottesville Fire Department Update

City Council

The City Council will consider multiple resolutions to appropriate grant funds for housing, health, and drug treatment programs. The agenda also includes a public hearing on community development fund priorities and a proposed long-term lease for part of McIntire Park.

• $288,172 grant for the Thomas Jefferson Area Coalition for the Homeless
• $240,000 grant for the Charlottesville-Albemarle Adult Drug Treatment Court
• $88,350 VDOT grant for the Washington Park to Madison Avenue Trail
• Lease of a portion of McIntire Park to the Botanical Garden of the Piedmont
• $50,000 off-cycle budget request from the BUCK Squad

Human Rights Commission

The Commission will conduct a work session featuring a Land Use Plan overview and panel discussion. Members will also receive updates from several ad-hoc committees, including those for housing and accessibility. Action is required regarding the August 19, 2021, meeting minutes and a closed session.

• Approval of August 19, 2001, meeting minutes
• Land Use Plan overview and panel discussion
• Updates from the Accessibility Committee
• Updates from the Housing Committee
• Closed session (action needed)

Housing Advisory Committee

The Housing Advisory Committee will receive updates from the City, County, and UVA. The meeting includes subcommittee reports regarding policy items such as tax abatement and the AHP priority list.

• Tax Abatement policy report
• AHP Priority List report
• City Update
• County/UVA Update

City Council

The City Council and School Board will hold a joint work session. The meeting includes a presentation by VMDO Architects regarding the School Reconfiguration Project. Public comment is also scheduled.

• School Reconfiguration Project presentation by VMDO Architects

Charlottesville Economic Development Authority

The authority will receive an update on CvilleBioHub and review the status of a revenue refunding bond for Saint Anne’s-Belfield, Inc. The meeting also includes routine approvals for previous minutes and treasurer reports.

• Update from CvilleBioHub
• Status of Saint Anne’s-Belfield, Inc. Revenue Refunding Bond
• Review of June and July 2021 Treasurer’s Report
• Draft Electronic Meeting Policy update

Tree Commission

The commission will discuss the preliminary fall plant list and prioritize locations for new trees. The meeting includes updates on the Mall Tree Study, the Emerald Ash Borer Action Plan, and the status of a proposed CIP budget request. Members will also review plans for the draft zoning ordinance and the Cville ReLeaf program.

• Preliminary fall plant list and locations
• Status of proposed CIP Budget Request
• Mall Tree Study and Canopy Study updates
• Review of Draft Zoning Ordinance plans
• Cville ReLeaf program report

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission and City Council will hold a joint meeting to consider a rezoning application for the 240 Stribling PUD. The proposal seeks to rezone approximately twelve acres of land to allow for up to 170 residential units, including townhomes and multifamily buildings. The plan includes requirements for affordable dwelling units and a request for a critical slopes waiver.

• Rezoning application for 240 Stribling PUD
• Request for Critical Slopes Waiver at 240 Stribling PUD
• Cville Plans Together implementation chapters

Electoral Board

This meeting consists of procedural items including the adoption of the agenda and previous minutes. Specific discussion items for this meeting are currently listed as to be determined.

• Adoption of the agenda
• Adoption of the minutes
• Public comments

Historic Resources Committee

The committee will review the organization of a new downtown walking tour map and discuss using HRC funds to hire a designer. Members will also discuss proposed signage for Vinegar Hill Park and coordinate community engagement for the Court Square/Slave Auction Block site.

• Downtown Walking Tour Map Update
• Proposed signage at Vinegar Hill Park
• Amendments to Rules of Procedure regarding public comment and membership
• Community engagement for Court Square/Slave Auction Block site

Housing Advisory Committee

The HAC Policy Subcommittee will discuss the implementation of AHP, focusing on priorities and possibilities for each fiscal year. The meeting also includes a review of minutes and an opportunity for public comment.

• Discussion of AHP implementation priorities and possibilities by fiscal year

Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee

The board will consider approval for naming parks. The meeting also includes updates on park reopening plans and the CIP submittal.

• Approval for naming parks
• Updates on parks and recreation reopening plans
• CIP submittal

General

The Police Civilian Review Board will review the status of complaints and financial reports. The board will also discuss legislative recommendations, operating procedures, and the executive director recruitment process.

• Status of complaints
• Financial status report
• Update on executive director process
• Legislative recommendation discussion
• Operating procedures discussion

Human Rights Commission

The Human Rights Commission Accessibility Committee will hold a work session to discuss a language access plan resolution and a disability PSA project. This meeting is intended for planning, developing, and drafting commission management and administration documents.

• Language access plan resolution discussion
• Disability PSA project

Human Rights Commission

The Housing Committee of the Human Rights Commission is meeting to discuss next steps regarding right to counsel in evictions advocacy. The committee will also address the HRC liaison to the Charlottesville Low Income Housing Coalition (CLIHC). This meeting serves as a forum for planning and drafting commission management documents.

• Next steps regarding right to counsel in evictions advocacy
• HRC liaison to the Charlottesville Low Income Housing Coalition (CLIHC)

Human Rights Commission

The Human Rights Commission will hold a work session to consider potential legislative agenda recommendations. Discussion topics include support for in-person voting on the Sunday before election day and a right to counsel in evictions ordinance.

• Support for in-person voting on the Sunday before election day
• Support for right to counsel in evictions ordinance

City Council

The City Council will discuss updates regarding the disposition of Lewis, Clark and Sacajawea and Confederate statues. The meeting also includes several grant appropriations for housing, drug treatment, and community development.

• Appropriation of $288,172 in H.O.P.W.A. Grant funds to TJACH
• Amending City Code to substitute gender-neutral pronouns
• Approving design features for Barracks Road-Emmet Street Smartscale Improvement Project
• Appropriation of $240,000 for the Charlottesville-Albemarle Adult Drug Treatment Court Grant
• Amending Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnerships Program budgets

Human Rights Commission

The Legal Representation Committee will hold a work session to review the UVA Title 9 complaint process and draft Resolution HR21-1. The meeting also includes periods for public comment on agenda items.

• Review of UVA Title 9 complaint process
• Review of draft Resolution HR21-1

Human Rights Commission

The Community Engagement Committee will meet virtually to review administrative documents. The work session includes reviewing a draft template for public statements and draft Resolution A21-1.

• Review of draft template for public statements
• Review of draft Resolution A21-1

Minority Business Commission

This meeting consists of procedural items and departmental updates. The commission will review previous minutes and address a Vice Chair vacancy.

• Approval of April 22, 2021 Meeting Minutes
• Vice Chair Vacancy
• OED Update
• Procurement Update

Bike & Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The committee will hold a public hearing regarding the Transportation Alternatives Grant for the Meadowcreek Valley Trail and Bridge and the Safe Routes to School program. The agenda also includes items concerning the Washington Park Bike Ramp and Preston-Barracks Bike Lane.

• Transportation Alternatives Grant public hearing (Meadowcreek Valley Trail and Bridge; Safe Routes to School)
• Washington Park Bike Ramp
• Preston-Barracks Bike Lane

Electoral Board

The agenda for this Electoral Board meeting consists of procedural items. Specific discussion topics are currently listed as to be determined.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a work session to receive feedback on the Cville Plans Together project. The consultant team will present proposed revisions to the draft Future Land Use Map and the Land Use, Urban Form, and Historic & Cultural Preservation Chapter.

• Proposed revisions to the draft Future Land Use Map
• Revisions to the Land Use, Urban Form, and Historic & Cultural Preservation Chapter
• Summary of May-June 2021 engagement activities

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a work session to conduct preliminary discussions regarding two Planned Unit Development (PUD) projects. The meeting also includes a period for public comment.

• Preliminary Discussion - Park Street Christian Church PUD
• Preliminary Discussion - MACAA site PUD
• Public Comment

Social Services Advisory Board

The meeting includes routine approvals of April and June minutes and various departmental reports. It also features an overview of the Department’s Racial Awareness during Crises Workgroup.

• Approval of April and June meeting minutes
• Overview of the Department’s Racial Awareness during Crises Workgroup
• Reports from Board Members, Chair, and Director

Human Rights Commission

The commission will hold a work session covering updates from several ad-hoc committees. Discussion items include two resolutions, legislative recommendations for the 2022 General Assembly, and human rights ordinance revisions.

• Resolution A21-1 HRC Advocacy and Action
• Resolution HR21-1 Legal Representation Fund for Parties to a Complaint
• 2022 General Assembly Legislative Recommendations to City Council
• Human Rights Ordinance Revisions for FHAP and Other Amendments

Housing Advisory Committee

The Housing Advisory Committee will discuss the implementation of AHP. The meeting also includes updates from the City, County, and UVA.

• AHP Implementation discussion
• City Update
• County/UVA Update

Sister Cities Commission

The commission will hear updates from representatives for Winneba, Besancon, Poggio, and Huehue. The meeting also includes reports from the grants, outreach and communications, education, and finance subcommittees.

• Approval of July 20, 2021 minutes
• City Representative updates for Winneba, Besancon, Poggio, and Huehue
• Subcommittee updates for grants, outreach and communications, education, and finance
• Scheduling a CSCC Retreat

Board of Architectural Review

The Board will consider new applications for a first-floor addition at 603 Lexington Avenue and a roof replacement at 735 Northwood Avenue. A work session on ADC District Design Guidelines is also scheduled. The meeting will address upcoming board vacancies and a deferred application for an apartment building.

• First-floor addition at 603 Lexington Avenue
• Roof replacement and PV panel installation at 735 Northwood Avenue
• Deferred application for a three-story apartment building at 605 Preston Place
• Work session on ADC District Design Guidelines

City Council

The City Council will review a rezoning application and special use permit for 1206 Carlton Avenue. The agenda also includes amending community development grant budgets and updating city code to use gender-neutral pronouns. Additionally, the council will consider requesting a collective bargaining ordinance.

• Rezoning and special use permit at 1206 Carlton Avenue
• Requesting a Collective Bargaining Ordinance development
• Amending CDBG ($85,843.66) and HOME ($21,384.80) budgets
• $63,009.25 tax refund to a nonprofit entity
• Closing utility easements on Varick Street, Marin Court, Archer Avenue, Stella Lane, and Glenleigh Road

Historic Resources Committee

The committee will discuss next steps for engaging the descendant community regarding the Court Square/Slave Auction Block site. Members will also review updates to the Downtown Walking Tour Map and proposed signage for Vinegar Hill Park. Additionally, the committee will consider amendments to its rules of procedure.

• Engagement steps for Court Square/Slave Auction Block site
• Downtown Walking Tour Map updates and potential designer funding
• Proposed signage at Vinegar Hill Park
• Amendments to Rules of Procedure regarding public comment and membership
• Resolution thanking Ellen Wagner for committee service

Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will discuss updates to parks and recreation facilities and programs. The agenda includes discussions regarding the naming of 8th Street Park and Washington Center. Additionally, the meeting covers dogs in cemeteries.

• Approval of bylaw changes
• Updates on parks and recreation facilities and programs
• Naming of 8th Street Park and Washington Center
• CIP submittal discussion
• Discussion regarding dogs in cemeteries

General

The Police Civilian Review Board will discuss and vote on hearing procedures and an ordinance. The meeting also includes updates on the Executive Director process and the status of complaints.

• Vote on hearing procedures
• Vote on an ordinance
• Update on Executive Director process
• Status of complaints
• Charlottesville Police Department Climate Survey update

Housing Advisory Committee

The Policy Subcommittee will continue its discussion regarding the Tax Abatement Program. An Ad Hoc work session is also scheduled to review the AHP Tracking Template.

• Discussion of Tax Abatement Program pursuant to Va. Code § 58.1 -3220
• Review and discussion of the AHP Tracking Template

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review the Cville Plans Together schedule and view a presentation on the Rivanna River Corridor Plan. No joint public hearings with the City Council are scheduled for this meeting.

• Cville Plans Together – Schedule Review
• Presentation - Rivanna River Corridor Plan

Bike & Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The committee will discuss an idea for improving the JPA, Brandon, and Ruppel intersection. The meeting also includes a bicycle and pedestrian count update and a walkability audit debrief.

• Idea to improve JPA/Brandon/Ruppel Intersection
• Bicycle and Pedestrian Count Update
• Walkability Audit debrief and discussion of future routes

Human Rights Commission

The Housing Committee is discussing next steps for an eviction right-to-counsel program. They will also review a draft Human Rights Ordinance regarding federal substantial equivalence for FHAP.

• Next steps for eviction right-to-counsel program
• Draft Human Rights Ordinance with federal substantial equivalence for FHAP
• Review of March 31, 2021, and June 4, 2021, meeting minutes

Human Rights Commission

The Community Engagement Committee will discuss drafts of a simplified Human Rights Ordinance and a community engagement resolution. The committee will also review the minutes from the June 3, 2021 meeting.

• Draft of simplified language version of Human Rights Ordinance
• Draft of community engagement resolution
• Approval of June 3, 2021, meeting minutes

City Council

The Charlottesville City Council will review several funding resolutions and a rezoning application for 1206 Carlton Avenue. The agenda includes the potential issuance of general obligation refunding bonds up to $40,000,000. The council will also receive an update on the reconstitution of city government services.

• Issuance of general obligation refunding bonds up to $40,000,000
• Rezoning and Special Use Permit for 1206 Carlton Avenue
• $539,333 Virginia Housing Solutions Program Grant Award
• $200,000 appropriation for Summer Food Service Program
• Critical Slopes Waiver for CRHA South First Street

City Council

The City Council will consider a resolution to appropriate $165,000 for the Charlottesville Affordable Housing Fund Program Review/Redesign and Inclusionary Zoning Program Design. The meeting also includes reports on the FY 2023 budget process and strategic planning updates.

• $165,000 appropriation for CAHF Program Review/Redesign and Inclusionary Zoning Program Design
• FY 2023 Budget Process Updates report
• Strategic Planning Update report

Housing Advisory Committee

The Housing Advisory Committee will discuss implementation of the Affordable Housing Plan. The meeting also includes city staff updates and reports from subcommittee chairs.

• Implementation of the Affordable Housing Plan
• Subcommittee updates
• City staff updates

General

The Electoral Board will review the FY21 end of year budget and discuss preparations for the November General Election. Discussion topics include ballot printing versus purchasing and a new law regarding Sunday early voting.

• Reviewing the FY21 end of year budget
• Printing vs. purchasing ballots for the November General Election
• Discussion of new law allowing Sunday early voting
• Annual ELECT training discussion

Sister Cities Commission

The Charlottesville Sister Cities Commission will hold a meet and greet with the Huehuetenango Sister City Commission. The meeting includes updates on projects focused on Huehuetenango and a vote for a new Co-Chair.

• Nominations and vote for a new Co-Chair
• Meet and greet with Huehuetenango Sister City Commission
• Update on projects and activities focused on Huehuetenango
• Approval of June 15, 2021 meeting minutes

Board of Architectural Review

The Charlottesville Board of Architectural Review is considering several applications for Certificates of Appropriateness. These include projects for siding repairs, garage construction, and carriage house alterations. The board will also discuss dead trees on the Downtown Mall.

• New courthouse building at 350 Park Street
• Siding repairs and window replacements at 743 Park Street
• Garage construction at 854 Locust Avenue
• Carriage house alterations at 734 Locust Avenue
• Stucco repairs at 401 Cherry Avenue

City Council

This work session includes a report regarding the juvenile justice reform process. The agenda also contains standard procedures such as roll call and public comment.

• Report: Juvenile Justice Reform Process

City Council

The City Council will consider several resolutions to appropriate funds for transit, school driver incentives, and housing programs. The agenda also includes reviewing the Fontaine Avenue Streetscape design findings and American Rescue Plan allocations.

• $5,038,344 appropriation for Transit Capital and Operating Assistance
• $1,986,100 appropriation from the American Rescue Plan
• $165,000 for Charlottesville Affordable Housing Fund review and inclusionary zoning design
• $675,000 grant pursuit for Meadow Creek Valley Trail bridge construction
• $332,952 appropriation for City School Bus Driver Incentive Plan

Human Rights Commission

The Human Rights Commission will hold a work session to receive updates from several ad-hoc committees. This meeting is intended for planning, developing, and drafting commission management and administration documents.

• Accessibility Committee update
• Community Engagement Committee update
• Housing Committee update
• Legal Representation Committee update
• OHR staff report

Police Civilian Oversight Board

The Board will meet in a closed session to consult with legal counsel regarding a proposal to amend the Board's enabling ordinance. The agenda also includes discussions and votes on hearing procedures and an ordinance.

• Closed session to consult legal counsel about amending the Board enabling ordinance
• Discussion and vote on hearing procedures
• Discussion and vote on an ordinance

Charlottesville Economic Development Authority

The Charlottesville Economic Development Authority will consider a request to issue the Series 2021 Revenue Refunding Bond for Saint Anne’s-Belfield, Inc. This action aims to refinance the previously issued Series 2013 Revenue Bond. The agenda also includes routine approval of meeting minutes and financial reports.

• Request to issue Revenue Refunding Bond (Saint Anne’s-Belfield, Inc.), Series 2021
• Refinancing of Revenue Bond, Series 2013
• Approval of June 8, 2021 meeting minutes
• Review of May 2021 Treasurer's Report

Tree Commission

The Commission will meet to approve updated bylaws and the June meeting minutes. The agenda includes a discussion of a draft RFP for the Mall Tree Study and updates on the Emerald Ash Borer plan. Members will also review tree nominations for Garrett St. and 2nd St. SE.

• Approval of updated Commission bylaws
• Discussion of Mall Tree Study RFP draft
• Tree nominations for Garrett St. & 2nd St. SE
• Updates on the Emerald Ash Borer plan and canopy study
• VDOT Smart Scale Project updates

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission and City Council will hold a joint meeting to review rezoning and density changes for an apartment building at 1206 Carlton Avenue. The agenda also includes a proposal to vacate part of the 13th Street NE public right of way. Additionally, the commission will consider a critical slopes waiver and a housing land use map presentation.

• Rezoning and Special Use Permit for 8-unit apartment at 1206 Carlton Avenue
• Partial vacation of 13th Street NE public right of way between Meriwether Street and East High Street
• Critical Slopes Waiver for CRHA South First Street
• Housing Advisory Committee presentation on Future Land Use Map proposal

General

The Charlottesville City Council has called an emergency meeting for July 10, 2021. The council will vote on suspending the rule requiring a five-hour meeting notice and decide on the removal of the Lewis, Clark and Sacajawea statue.

• Vote to suspend the five-hour meeting notice rule
• Vote on removing the Lewis, Clark and Sacajawea statue on West Main Street

Historic Resources Committee

The committee will determine next steps for public engagement at the Slave Auction Block site. Members will also decide whether to fund a bronze plaque for Burley High School. Additionally, the committee will review organization for a new walking tour map.

• Funding decision for a Burley High School National Register plaque
• Planning engagement steps for the Slave Auction Block site
• Review of sites and organization for a new walking tour map
• Discussion regarding hiring a designer for the walking tour map

General

The board will discuss hearing procedures and issues related to bylaws and ordinances. Members will also receive an update on the Executive Director process and review the status of complaints.

• Update on Executive Director process
• Discussion of hearing procedures
• Discussion of bylaws and ordinance issues
• Status of complaints review

City Council

The City Council will vote on a $1,000,000 appropriation for the removal, storage, or covering of certain statues. The council will also consider first readings for several fund appropriations related to the American Rescue Plan and driver incentive plans.

• $1,000,000 for removal, storage, or covering of Lee, Jackson, and Sacajawea/Lewis and Clark statues
• $1,986,100 appropriation from American Rescue Plan #1 Tranche
• $332,952 for City School Bus Driver Incentive Plan
• $499,632 for Transit Bus Driver Benefits Incentive Plan

Bike & Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The July 1, 2021, virtual meeting of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee has been canceled. The committee and the public are instead invited to participate in a Walk Audit starting at the Jefferson School at 5:00 PM.

• Cancellation of the July 1 virtual meeting
• Walk Audit starting at the Jefferson School at 5:00 PM

Police Civilian Oversight Board

The Charlottesville Police Civilian Review Board will conduct its sixth civilian oversight training session. The meeting focuses on training conducted by the National Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement (NACOLE).

• Training regarding law enforcement oversight by NACOLE

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a work session to review community feedback collected during May and June 2021. The Cville Plans Together Consultant Team will present preliminary themes regarding the draft Comprehensive Plan chapters and the Future Land Use Map. Commissioners will discuss approaches for addressing these comments.

• Review of May-June 2021 engagement activities
• Discussion of preliminary themes for draft Comprehensive Plan chapters
• Discussion of the draft Future Land Use Map (FLUM)

Social Services Advisory Board

This agenda contains procedural items and reports. The board will review April meeting minutes and hear updates from members, the chair, and the director.

• Approval of April Meeting Minutes
• Members' Report
• Chair's Report
• Director's Report

City Council

The Council will conduct interviews to fill vacancies on several local boards and commissions. They will also hold second readings for two budget resolutions totaling $100,000.

• $50,000 appropriation request for Conscious Capitalist Foundation Peace in the Streets Program
• $50,000 appropriation request for Conscious Capitalist Foundation
• Interviews for Planning Commission vacancies
• Interviews for Police Civilian Review Board vacancies
• Interviews for Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority vacancies

Retirement Commission

The Retirement Commission will meet to approve minutes from the May meeting. The agenda includes a discussion regarding term lengths and limits led by Heather Hill.

• Approval of May meeting minutes
• Discussion of term lengths and limits

City Council

The City Council will conduct interviews to fill vacancies on several local boards and commissions. The Council will also hold second readings for two budget resolutions regarding the Conscious Capitalist Foundation.

• $50,000 appropriation for Conscious Capitalist Foundation Peace in the Streets Program
• $50,000 appropriation for Conscious Capitalist Foundation
• Interviews for Planning Commission vacancies
• Interviews for Police Civilian Review Board vacancies
• Interviews for Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority vacancies

City Council

The Charlottesville City Council will hold a work session on June 22, 2021. The agenda includes a report on the Vibrant Community Fund. A scheduled report regarding Charlottesville Area Transit (CAT) Title VI was removed from the agenda.

• Report: Vibrant Community Fund

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to review the City Monthly Financial Report and an update on the Economic Development Recovery Roadmap. No legislative decisions are scheduled for this session.

• City Monthly Financial Report
• Recovery Roadmap Update - Economic Development

City Council

The Charlottesville City Council is reviewing several grant appropriations and ordinance amendments. Key discussions include updates to utility rates for gas, water, and sanitary sewer services. The council will also consider significant federal funding for transit assistance.

• Ordinance establishing new utility rates and service fees for City gas, water, and sanitary sewer
• Public hearing for $5,038,344 in supplemental federal funding for transit capital and operating assistance
• Appropriation of $827,973 for the Charlottesville Albemarle Family Treatment Court Program
• Appropriation of $201,120 for the COVID Homelessness Emergency Response Program (CHERP)
• Ordinance regarding Electric Power-assisted Bicycle Licenses

Towing Advisory Board

The Towing Advisory Board will continue reviewing proposed changes to the towing ordinance. The board will also discuss a timeline for presenting a draft to City Council and review reports regarding candidates for board vacancies.

• Review of previous meeting minutes
• Towing ordinance revision work
• Timeline for city attorney's office draft to council
• Report on candidates for Towing Board openings

Human Rights Commission

The Human Rights Commission will meet virtually to discuss business matters and committee reports. The agenda includes a dialogue with Mayor Walker and Chief Brackney, as well as updates from several ad hoc committees.

• Dialogue with Mayor Walker and Chief Brackney
• Review of May 20, 2021, meeting minutes
• Accessibility Committee report
• Community Engagement Committee report
• Housing Committee report

Housing Advisory Committee

The Housing Advisory Committee will receive a city update from staff. The meeting includes a presentation regarding the Land Use Map and Affordable Housing Overlay.

• Land Use Map and Affordable Housing Overlay discussion
• City update from staff

Community Policy and Management Team

The joint committee will consider re-appointing FAPT Private Provider and Parent representatives. The meeting also includes reviews of routine expenses, coordinator updates, and a discussion regarding the election of chairs effective July 1.

• Re-appointment of FAPT Private Provider Rep (City)
• Re-appointment of FAPT Parent Reps (City/County)
• Review of routine FC expenses and approved FAPT expenses
• Discussion on nomination and election of chairs effective July 1

Sister Cities Commission

The commission will approve minutes from May meetings and receive updates on city representatives in Winneba, Besancon, Poggio, and Huehue. Subcommittees for grants, outreach, education, and finance will also provide progress reports. The meeting includes a discussion regarding the selection of a new Co-Chair.

• Approval of May 18 and May 24 meeting minutes
• Updates on city representatives for Winneba, Besancon, Poggio, and Huehue
• Subcommittee reports on grants, outreach, education, and finance
• Selection of a new Co-Chair

Board of Architectural Review

The Board will consider several applications for Certificates of Appropriateness regarding exterior property changes. These include window replacements, light fixture updates, and new construction in historic districts. Staff will also discuss revisions to the ADC District Design Guidelines.

• Security gate installation at the alley between City Hall and General District Court
• Window sash replacement at 5 Gildersleeve Wood
• Mural on east façade of 1001 West Main Street
• Construction of a residence at 905 Rugby Road
• Construction of a garage at 854 Locust Avenue

Electoral Board

The Charlottesville Electoral Board will conduct the canvass of the June 8, 2021 Democratic Party Primary. The process includes sessions to hear from provisional voters and finalize the Abstract of Votes. Deadlines for voter ID documentation and mail ballots are set for noon on June 11, 2021.

• Canvass of the June 8, 2021 Democratic Party Primary
• Deadline for provisional voter documentation at noon on June 11, 2021
• Deadline for receipt of post-marked mail ballots at noon on June 11, 2021

Historic Resources Committee

The committee will discuss planning virtual engagement for the Slave Auction Block site following a meeting with community and descendant representatives. Members will also decide whether to write a coordinating statement regarding statue disposition. The agenda includes updates from the Walking Tour Map Subcommittee.

• Planning engagement for Slave Auction Block site
• Decision on writing a statement about statue disposition
• Updates from Walking Tour Map Subcommittee
• Committee leadership discussion

Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee

The committee will receive updates regarding parks and recreation closures, openings, and programming. Discussion includes project updates for Tonsler and Smith, as well as the naming of a new park at 8th Street. The meeting also includes a discussion on the Capital Improvement Program (CIP).

• Naming update for New Park @ 8th Street
• Project updates for Tonsler and Smith
• Capital Improvement Program (CIP) update and discussion
• Adoption of May 13, 2021 minutes

General

The board will review the status of complaints and provide an update on the Executive Director recruitment process. Members will also discuss hearing procedures and ordinance progress.

• Status of complaints
• Update on Executive Director process
• Hearing procedures update
• Discussion of ordinance progress
• Upcoming training

Electoral Board

The Electoral Board will conduct the canvass of the June 8, 2021 Democratic Party Primary. The process includes reviewing provisional voters and processing mail ballots received by noon on June 11. The board will also complete the Abstract of Votes during this period.

• Canvass of the June 8, 2021 Democratic Party Primary
• Provisional voter hearing on June 9 and June 11
• Deadline for provisional ballot documentation: June 11 at noon
• Deadline for receipt of postmarked mail ballots: June 11 at noon

Electoral Board

The Board will conduct the canvass of the June 8, 2021 Democratic Party Primary. This process includes reviewing provisional voters and processing mail ballots. The sessions include both open and closed meetings to finalize the Abstract of Votes.

• Canvass of the June 8, 2021 Democratic Party Primary
• Review of provisional voters during closed sessions
• Deadline for mail ballot receipt is June 11 at noon
• Deadline for provisional voter documentation is June 11 at noon

Charlottesville Economic Development Authority

The Charlottesville Economic Development Authority will consider resolutions regarding the Charlottesville Pavilion. These include modifying a promissory note to address COVID-19 impacts and addressing Pavilion naming rights. The meeting also includes an update on the Recovery Roadmap.

• Modification of Charlottesville Pavilion promissory note
• Resolution for Pavilion naming rights
• Recovery Roadmap Update
• Review of Treasurer’s Reports for February, March, and April 2021

Planning Commission

The commission will hold a discussion regarding short term rentals and transient lodging. They will also discuss the Cville Plans Together process. No public hearings are scheduled for the joint meeting with City Council this month.

• Discussion on short term rentals/transient lodging
• Cville Plans Together process discussion
• Approval of February 9, 2021 minutes

Electoral Board

The Charlottesville Electoral Board will conduct the canvass for the June 8, 2021 Democratic Party Primary. The process includes a provisional voter hearing and the processing of mail ballots. The board will also complete the Abstract of Votes during this period.

• Canvass of the June 8, 2021 Democratic Party Primary
• Deadline for provisional ballot documentation: June 11 at noon
• Deadline for receipt of postmarked mail ballots: June 11 at noon

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on establishing new gas, water, and sanitary sewer rates. The agenda also includes a resolution regarding the removal or relocation of Confederate statues in city parks. Additionally, the council will consider funding for the Belmont Bridge Replacement Project.

• New utility rates and service fees for gas, water, and sanitary sewer
• $4,280,739 for the Belmont Bridge Replacement Project
• Grant program to promote home ownership for low and moderate income persons
• Removal or relocation of Confederate General statues in city parks
• $15,000 donation to 'A Playground for Walker'

Human Rights Commission

The Human Rights Commission's Housing and Accessibility Committees are meeting virtually. The Accessibility Committee will hold a work session regarding access to City resources for non-English speakers. The Housing Committee will address new business.

• Work session on access to City resources for non-English speakers
• Review of March 31, 2021, Housing Committee meeting minutes
• Review of March 31, 2021, Accessibility Committee meeting minutes

Bike & Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The committee will discuss reduced speed zones and Streets that Work Standards for crosswalk markings. The meeting also includes a review of the Mobility Needs Assessment.

• Reduced Speed Zones
• Streets that Work Standards/Crosswalk markings
• Mobility Needs Assessment

Human Rights Commission

The Community Engagement Committee will review procedures for advocacy and action and discuss new engagement procedures. The Legal Representation Committee will review a draft resolution to establish a legal representation fund for discrimination complaints. Both committees are focused on developing commission management and administration documents.

• Review of Resolution A21-1 regarding advocacy and action procedures
• Discussion of potential Community Engagement Procedures resolution
• Update on UVA Title IX legal representation model review
• Review of draft Resolution HR21-1 to establish a Legal Representation Fund

Tree Commission

The commission will review proposed revisions to its bylaws and an action plan for managing Emerald Ash Borer. The meeting also includes discussions regarding tree maintenance on the Mall and a request for proposals for a Mall Tree Study.

• Review of revised bylaws
• Action item: Emerald Ash Borer Plan
• Action item: Trees at Central Place and between CODE and Omni
• Discussion: Mall Tree Study RFP
• Presentation: Wasps & Emerald Ash Borer

Retirement Commission

The Retirement Commission will review the April meeting minutes and receive a financial update regarding Mid-Cap Investments from Jason Vandever. The commission will also discuss interest credit rates for member contributions and receive an update on term lengths.

• Financial Update on Mid-Cap Investments from Jason Vandever
• Discussion of Interest Credit Rate for Member Contributions
• Update on term lengths from Heather Hill

City Council

The text for the Charlottesville City Council meeting on May 26, 2021, consists of unreadable numeric strings. No specific items or decisions can be identified from this document.

Electoral Board

The Electoral Board will discuss preparations for the upcoming June 8, 2021 primary election. The agenda also includes a registrar's report and a closed session regarding personnel matters.

• June 8, 2021 Primary preparation
• Registrar’s Report
• Closed session on personnel matters

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to review the City/County Court Complex Memorandum of Agreement and project update. The council will also receive a report regarding a required major service change review for Charlottesville Area Transit.

• City/County Court Complex Memorandum of Agreement Review and Project Update
• Charlottesville Area Transit Major Service Change Review

Sister Cities Commission

The agenda outlines a schedule of subcommittee meetings for the Sister Cities Commission. No specific items or decisions are listed in this document.

• Grants subcommittee meeting
• Outreach & Communication subcommittee meeting
• Education subcommittee meeting
• Finance subcommittee meeting

Human Rights Commission

The commission will review the minutes from its April 15, 2021, meeting. The agenda also includes progress reports from ad-hoc committees regarding accessibility, community engagement, housing, and legal representation.

• Approval of April 15, 2021, meeting minutes
• Accessibility Committee updates
• Community Engagement Committee updates
• Housing Committee updates
• Legal Representation Committee updates

Housing Advisory Committee

The Housing Advisory Committee and its Policy Subcommittee will review the current Tax Abatement Program. The meeting includes an overview of the program and a discussion regarding possible revisions.

• Overview of the Tax Abatement Program
• Discussion of possible revisions to the Tax Abatement Program
• City staff update

General

The Board of Equalization will hold virtual hearings for several properties in Charlottesville. Each parcel presentation is allotted 20 minutes. One scheduled item involving 1147 5th Street SW and 1106 W. Main Street was withdrawn.

• Review of 0 Altamont St.
• Review of 1423 Grace St.
• Review of 1901 Emmet St. (N Emmett Hotels, LLC)
• Review of 218 W. Market St. (Heirloom Dev.)
• Review of 1000 W. Main St. (SSC C’Ville Apts. LLC)

Parking Advisory Panel

The panel will review comments on a distributed draft of the Parking Action Plan. The agenda also includes an update on contract parking enforcement letter status and approval of April minutes.

• Review of Parking Action Plan draft
• Status of contract parking enforcement letter
• Approval of April minutes

General

The commission will receive updates from city representatives for Winneba, Besancon, Poggio, and Huehue. The meeting includes a discussion on missing 2018 minutes and the lack of formal documentation regarding discretionary spending guidelines. An update on Pleven’s status as an official sister city is also scheduled.

• Updates from representatives for Winneba, Besancon, Poggio, and Huehue
• Discussion on missing 2018 meeting minutes and spending guidelines
• Update on Pleven’s 'Emeritus' status and official sister city standing
• Upcoming subcommittee meetings for Grants, Outreach, Education, and Finance

Board of Architectural Review

The Board will review design modifications for properties on Rugby Road and Chancellor Street. The agenda also includes a new apartment building application and discussion of City Council's resolution regarding the Lee and Jackson statues.

• New three-story apartment building at 605 Preston Place
• Design modifications for 503 Rugby Road
• Design modifications for 167 Chancellor Street
• Discussion of City Council resolution regarding Lee and Jackson statues
• Update on ADC District Design Guidelines revisions

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to review several departmental and program reports. These include updates on city finances, the Food Equity Initiative, and rental assistance.

• CRHA update on Charlottesville Supplemental Rental Assistance Program (CSRAP)
• City monthly financial report
• Food Equity Initiative update
• Youth Council presentation

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the Belmont Bridge Replacement Project. The agenda also includes several appropriations for transit funding and utility bill assistance. Additionally, the council will consider an ordinance for a new home ownership grant program.

• Public hearing for the $4,280,739 Belmont Bridge Replacement Project
• $265,025 appropriation for Charlottesville Area Transit
• $15,766.58 CARES Act funding for utility customer bill arrears assistance
• Ordinance establishing a grant program to promote home ownership for low and moderate income persons
• $46,000 resolution for the City Hall Ambassador Program

Youth Council

The Charlottesville City Youth Council will hold a special meeting on May 16, 2021. The purpose of the meeting is to rehearse a presentation for the May 17, 2021 City Council meeting. A closed session regarding a public contract is also scheduled.

• Rehearsal for May 17 City Council presentation
• Closed session regarding a public contract

General

The Charlottesville City Youth Council will review the progress of their Research Project. The council also plans to finalize a plan for a presentation to the City Council.

• Review of Youth Council Research Project progress
• Finalization of plan for City Council Presentation

Historic Resources Committee

The committee will discuss planning virtual engagement for the Slave Auction Block site following reports from community and descendant meetings. Staff updates will also cover the Daughters of Zion Cemetery Marker and a grant application for the Downtown Mall.

• Planning engagement for Slave Auction Block site
• Update on Daughters of Zion Cemetery Marker
• Status of Cost-Share Grant Application for Downtown Mall

General

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will meet to discuss master planning for Pen Park and park naming updates. The agenda also includes updates on current projects, programs, and the Capital Improvement Program (CIP).

• Approval for Master Planning of Pen Park
• Update on Park Naming
• Bylaw Changes
• CIP Recap and Update

General

The Police Civilian Review Board will discuss hearing procedures and issues regarding bylaws and ordinances. The meeting also includes an update on the Executive Director process and a review of complaint statuses.

• Status of complaints
• Update on Executive Director process
• Discussion of hearing procedures
• Discussion of bylaws and ordinance issues

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission and City Council will hold a joint public hearing regarding rezoning, a Special Use Permit, and a Critical Slope Waiver for 1613 Grove Street. The application proposes changing the zoning from R-2 to R-3 to allow for up to 28 apartment units. The commission will also receive a presentation from the Botanical Garden of the Piedmont.

• Rezoning, Special Use Permit, and Critical Slope Waiver for 1613 Grove Street
• Proposed density increase from 21 to 43 dwelling units per acre at 1613 Grove Street
• $48,000 proffer for Valley Road Extended sidewalk improvements
• Presentation by Botanical Garden of the Piedmont

Youth Council

The Charlottesville City Youth Council will meet virtually to review the progress of their Research Project. The council will also work on creating a plan for an upcoming presentation to the City Council.

• Review of Youth Council Research Project progress
• Planning for a City Council Presentation

Human Rights Commission

The Community Engagement Committee is meeting to plan and draft management documents for the Human Rights Commission. The agenda includes updates from ad-hoc committees and periods for public comment.

• Ad-hoc committee updates

Human Rights Commission

The Human Rights Commission will meet to plan, develop, and draft management and administration documents. The agenda also includes updates from ad-hoc committees.

• Ad-hoc committee updates
• Public comment periods

Bike & Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The committee will discuss trade-offs for the Preston/Barracks bike lane. The agenda also includes discussions regarding Bike Month and next steps for snow removal.

• Preston/Barracks bike lane trade-offs discussion
• Bike Month
• Snow removal next steps

General

The meeting includes an introduction and a session on law enforcement oversight training. This training is conducted by the National Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement (NACOLE).

• Civilian oversight training conducted by NACOLE

Tree Commission

The Charlottesville Tree Commission meeting includes discussions regarding plans for McIntire Park. The agenda also features reports on the Emerald Ash Borer Plan and integrated pest management. A decision on a canopy study and an RFP for a Mall Tree Study are scheduled for review.

• Plans for McIntire Park
• Emerald Ash Borer Plan update
• Canopy Study Decision
• Mall Tree Study RFP
• Update on tree nominations and bylaws

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several appropriations for transit, public safety, and utility assistance. The agenda includes public hearings regarding a $26 million bond issue and the Community Development Block Grant plan. The council will also consider land use permits and appointments.

• Public hearing for a $26,000,000 total bond issue
• Notice of intention to remove or relocate Confederate statues in city parks
• Special Use Permit for Lyndhall Apartments at 64 University Way
• Appropriation of $265,025 for Charlottesville Area Transit
• Appropriation of $15,766.58 for utility customer bill arrears

General

The City Council will hold a special meeting to conduct interviews for the position of City Attorney. The agenda includes interviewing three separate candidates during closed sessions.

• Interviews with three City Attorney candidates
• Vote on a motion to convene a closed meeting
• Certification of the closed meeting

Police Civilian Oversight Board

The Charlottesville Police Civilian Review Board will conduct its fourth training session. The session is led by the National Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement (NACOLE). This agenda contains no legislative or decision-making items.

• Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement Training conducted by NACOLE

Retirement Commission

The Charlottesville Retirement Commission will discuss the appeal process for Disability Retirement claims. The agenda also includes approval of March meeting minutes and a closed session.

• Discussion of appeal process for Disability Retirement claims
• Approval of March meeting minutes
• Closed session per Virginia Code Section 2.2-3711(A)(4)

City Council

The City Council and Police Civilian Review Board will hold a joint work session to discuss proposed changes to PCRB governing policies. The council will also consider a resolution for $150,000 in CARES funding for the Emergency Assistance Program (Pathways Fund).

• $150,000 CARES funding allocation for the Pathways Fund
• Overview of proposed changes to PCRB governing policies
• CRB response to the City Manager’s review of proposed policies

Social Services Advisory Board

The April 26, 2021, meeting consists of standard procedural items and reports. The board will review February minutes and hear updates from members, the chair, and the director.

• Approval of February Meeting Minutes
• Members' Report
• Chair's Report
• Director's Report

Minority Business Commission

The commission will review updates regarding OED, procurement, and March 2021 focus group meetings. The agenda also addresses an MBC vacancy beginning in June 2021.

• Approval of January 2021 meeting minutes
• OED update
• Procurement update
• March 2021 focus group meetings update
• MBC vacancy beginning June 2021

Parking Advisory Panel

The meeting includes a review of the Parking Action Plan and items regarding the Parking Enterprise Fund and contract parking enforcement. The panel will also approve the March minutes.

• Approval of March minutes
• Review of Parking Action Plan
• Parking Enterprise Fund
• Contract Parking Enforcement

General

This is a special meeting of the Charlottesville Board of Architectural Review held via Zoom. The purpose of the meeting is to obtain legal advice in a closed session. The agenda contains only procedural items.

• Closed session for legal advice

Sister Cities Commission

The commission will discuss the failure of a city budget request and the $1,000 allotment for approved expenses. The meeting also includes discussions on grant proposal changes and selecting a permanent Secretary.

• Discussion regarding the $1,000 allotment for approved expenses
• Potential vote on additional funding for Rachel Mclaughlin's grant proposal
• Selection of a permanent CSCC Secretary
• Inquiry regarding participation in Pleven’s 'City Day'

Board of Architectural Review

The Board of Architectural Review will review several Certificate of Appropriateness applications regarding exterior changes. These include landscaping plans, patio pavilions, and building repairs across various districts. Some items are scheduled for preliminary discussion or were previously deferred.

• Landscaping plan for South Street Inn at 200 West South Street
• Patio pavilion for Biltmore Grill at 16 Elliewood Avenue
• Canopy construction for dining area at 420 West Main
• Exterior repairs and window replacement at 485 14th Street, NW
• Alterations to a fraternity house at 517 Rugby Road

General

The Charlottesville Electoral Board will meet to adopt the agenda and minutes and receive a report from the Registrar. The meeting includes logic and accuracy testing for early voting equipment. Specific discussion items for this meeting are currently undetermined.

• Logic & accuracy testing of the early voting equipment

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to review several administrative and community updates. The session includes presentations on the city monthly financial report, the Charlottesville Area Alliance Annual Report and Action Plan, the United Way report, and a presentation from the City COVID Management Team.

• City monthly financial report
• Charlottesville Area Alliance Annual Report and Action Plan
• United Way report
• City COVID Management Team presentation

City Council

The City Council will consider several ordinances, including a second reading for the repeal of the COVID Ordinance. The agenda also includes public hearings and first readings for various fund appropriations.

• Public hearing on the First Amendment Monument lease
• Repeal of the City of Charlottesville COVID Ordinance (2nd reading)
• Reprogramming $64,097.82 in Community Development Block Grant funds
• $50,000 appropriation for DCJS Coronavirus Emergency Supplement Funding
• $26,971.10 Firehouse Subs Public Safety Grant appropriation

Human Rights Commission

The Human Rights Commission will hold a virtual meeting to review staff reports and committee progress. The agenda includes updates from the Accessibility Committee and the Housing Committee. Public comment periods are also scheduled.

• OHR staff report
• Accessibility Committee updates
• Housing Committee updates
• Review of March 18, 2021, meeting minutes

Housing Advisory Committee

The Housing Advisory Committee will discuss the Cville Plans Together draft land use map. The agenda also includes a city staff update and public comment.

• Discussion of Cville Plans Together draft land use map
• City staff update
• Public comment

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission and City Council will hold a joint meeting regarding a Special Use Permit for the Lyndhall Apartments at 64 University Way. The application proposes increasing density and renovating an existing multifamily building. The commission will also consider a critical slope waiver for 915 6th Street SE.

• Special Use Permit application for Lyndhall Apartments (64 University Way)
• Critical Slope Waiver for 915 6th Street SE
• Approval of December 8, 2020 meeting minutes

City Council

The Charlottesville City Council is holding a special meeting to vote on annual financial ordinances. The council will consider the adoption of the 2021 annual tax levy and the FY 2022 budget appropriation. Additionally, they will review a resolution for the 2021 tax year Tax Relief Percentage.

• Adoption of Annual Tax Levy for 2021
• Adoption of Annual Budget Appropriation for FY 2022
• Resolution establishing 2021 tax year Tax Relief Percentage

General

The Belmont Priority Neighborhood Taskforce will receive updates regarding the Franklin Street sidewalk project. The meeting includes a report from the Project Manager and an update on CDBG funding.

• Franklin Street Sidewalk project manager update
• CDBG update

Electoral Board

The Charlottesville Electoral Board will meet to adopt the agenda and previous minutes. The session includes a registrar’s report, public comments, and a closed session regarding personnel matters.

• Adoption of the agenda
• Adoption of the minutes
• Registrar’s Report
• Closed session on personnel matters

Historic Resources Committee

The committee will discuss community feedback and consultant feasibility regarding the Slave Auction Block site. If time permits, members may also evaluate sites for a walking tour map.

• Planning engagement for Slave Auction Block site
• Evaluation of sites for Walking Tour Map (time-permitting)
• Approval of February 19 and March 12 meeting notes

PLACE Design Task Force

The PLACE Committee will discuss the West Main Street streetscape. The agenda also includes discussions regarding new membership, future meeting schedules, and the annual report.

• West Main Street streetscape discussion
• New membership and future meeting schedule discussion
• Annual report discussion

General

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will review minutes from March 11, 2021. The meeting includes presentations regarding Bennett Village and updates on park reopening plans. Information will also be provided on the Washington and Pen Park Master Plan.

• Presentation on Bennett Village
• Updates on Parks and Recreation reopening plans
• Washington and Pen Park Master Plan update
• Update on park naming
• Discussion of needed bylaw changes

Police Civilian Oversight Board

The Police Civilian Review Board will discuss a proposed City Council ordinance work session. Members will also receive updates on the Executive Director process, hearing procedures, and the status of complaints. A report regarding a call with Chief Brackney is also scheduled.

• Discussion of PCRB – City Council Ordinance Work Session Proposal
• Status of Complaints & Complaint Process Review
• Update on Executive Director Process
• Update on Hearing Procedures
• Report of Call with Chief Brackney

Neighborhood Development

This site plan conference presents a preliminary development plan for 64 University Way. The applicant proposes renovating an existing building to increase multi-family residential units from 9 to 16. The proposal also includes new off-street parking, a driveway, and patio space.

• Expansion of Lyndhall Apartments from 9 to 16 residential units
• New off-street parking and driveway at 64 University Way
• Addition of new patio space and landscape features
• Installation of new bicycle parking

General

The Precinct Redrawing Committee will discuss goals for meeting statutory voter requirements and reviewing current polling places. The committee also plans to address data needs, the process for meeting goals, and a timeline.

• Meeting statutory requirements for precinct registered voter numbers
• Reviewing current precinct polling places
• Discussion of data, process, and timeline for redrawing precincts

Tree Commission

The commission will review a draft of the Mall Tree Study and receive updates regarding aerial imagery for the canopy study. Members will also discuss tree installation projects in the 10th and Page neighborhood. Additionally, the meeting includes presentations on climate, art, and community impacts.

• Review of Mall Tree Study draft
• Canopy study aerial imagery update
• Arbor Day plans at Walker-Upper Elementary School
• Tree installation proposals for 10th and Page neighborhood
• Presentation on Climate, Art & Community

City Council

The City Council will conduct first readings for the FY 2022 budget appropriation and the 2021 tax rate ordinance. The agenda also includes a density increase request for Harris Street Apartments and two second readings for COVID homelessness grants.

• First reading of FY 2022 Budget Appropriation
• First reading of 2021 Tax Rate/Tax Levy Ordinance
• Density increase request for 1221, 1223 and 1225 Harris Street
• $806,594 CHERP Grant Award (2nd reading)
• Tree Conservation Ordinance tree protection designation

City Council

The council will conduct public hearings for the FY 2022 budget appropriation and the 2021 tax rate ordinance. The agenda also includes grant awards for homelessness emergency response programs and a density amendment for Harris Street Apartments.

• $806,594 CHERP Grant Award (2nd reading)
• $29,786 CHERP Homelessness Management Information System Grant Award (2nd reading)
• Public hearing for FY 2022 Budget Appropriation
• Special Use Permit amendment for Harris Street Apartments at 1221, 1223 and 1225 Harris Street
• Ordinance to repeal a COVID ordinance

Bike & Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The committee will discuss the snow removal policy. The meeting also includes a CIP recap.

• Snow Removal Policy discussion
• CIP Recap

Human Rights Commission

The Human Rights Commission Housing Committee is holding a work session to discuss housing-related programs. The agenda includes a presentation on PHA’s eviction prevention program and discussions regarding next steps for a tenant legal counsel program.

• Presentation on PHA’s eviction prevention program by Michael Monaco
• Discussion of next steps for developing a tenant legal counsel program
• Commissioner updates regarding outreach to potential partners
• Approval of minutes from March 17, 2021

Human Rights Commission

The Accessibility Committee will hold a work session regarding ADA Office priorities and community engagement. The meeting also includes discussions on communication barriers for residents and accessibility in city infrastructure, including upcoming changes to CAT services.

• ADA Office priorities and HRC support
• Status of the ADA Committee and quarterly meetings
• Communication barriers for city residents
• Accessibility in city infrastructure and transportation
• Upcoming changes to CAT services

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is conducting a work session to review the Draft Future Land Use Map. The agenda includes project updates and discussions regarding next steps for community engagement and Comprehensive Plan chapters.

• Review of Draft Future Land Use Map
• Discussion of Next Steps for Comp. Plan Chapters
• Planning for Community Engagement
• Project Update

Electoral Board

The Charlottesville Electoral Board will meet to review the Registrar’s Report and adopt previous minutes. The board is scheduled to discuss how to determine ballot order for Democratic Party candidates who filed or qualified at the same time.

• Ballot order determination for Democratic Party candidates
• Registrar's Report
• Closed session regarding personnel matters

City Council

The Charlottesville City Council will hold a work session to discuss the FY 2021-2022 City Budget. The discussion will focus specifically on the Capital Improvement Program budget.

• Discussion of the FY 2021-2022 Capital Improvement Program budget

Police Civilian Oversight Board

The Charlottesville Police Civilian Review Board will hold its third civilian oversight training session. The meeting focuses on training conducted by the National Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement (NACOLE).

• Training regarding NACOLE law enforcement oversight

Retirement Commission

The Retirement Commission will welcome new members and approve minutes from the February meeting. The commission will also hold a closed session and discuss the appeal process for Disability Retirement claims.

• Discussion of appeal process for Disability Retirement claims
• Approval of February meeting minutes
• Closed session per Virginia Code Section 2.2-3711(A)(4)

City Council

The Charlottesville City Council is holding a special meeting regarding the Redevelopment and Housing Authority (CRHA) Board. The agenda includes an interview in a closed session followed by a discussion and appointment in an open session.

• CRHA Board interview and appointment
• Vote to convene a closed meeting

City Council

The Charlottesville City Council will hold a work session to discuss proposed amendments to its rules and procedures. The discussion focuses on how funds are expended by the City Council and related issues.

• Proposed amendments to Council Rules and Procedures regarding fund expenditures

Human Rights Commission

The commission will discuss the hiring of an OHR Manager/HRC Director and receive updates from the Housing and Accessibility committees. This meeting is intended to ensure the continuity of commission services during the quarantine.

• OHR Manager/HRC Director hiring
• Housing Committee updates
• Accessibility Committee updates
• Review of January 21 and February 27 meeting minutes

Human Rights Commission

The Housing Sub Committee will follow up on issues identified at a previous retreat. Discussions include developing pipelines for legal representation in eviction cases and advocating for counsel in eviction proceedings. The committee also plans to gather data on annual evictions and lawyer presence.

• Selection of Sub Committee Chair
• Developing legal representation pipelines for eviction cases
• Advocating for policy providing counsel in eviction proceedings
• Gathering data on annual eviction proceedings and lawyer presence

City Council

The City Council is hosting an open forum to allow community members to comment on the FY 2021-2022 City Budget. The meeting includes a brief presentation by staff and provides a window for public remarks via Zoom.

• Public comments regarding the FY 2021-2022 City Budget
• Staff presentation on the budget

Parking Advisory Panel

The Parking Advisory Panel will review the Parking Action Plan and discuss the status of a new garage. The meeting also includes approval of January and February minutes and an opportunity for public comment.

• Approval of January and February minutes
• Status update on New Garage
• Review of Parking Action Plan
• Public Comment

Sister Cities Commission

The commission is discussing promotional opportunities for the Virginia Festival of the Book and the virtual Festival of Cultures. Members will also review a proposal for the Sister Cities International Youth Artist and Authors Showcase. The group addressed an unfunded $15,000 budget request.

• $15,000 departmental funding request remains unfunded
• Virginia Festival of the Book cross-promotion
• Virtual Festival of Cultures outreach
• Sister Cities International Youth Artist and Authors Showcase proposal
• Potential student exchanges for 2021-2022

Board of Architectural Review

The Board of Architectural Review is reviewing several applications for exterior building alterations and additions. The meeting includes discussions on window replacements, canopy installations, and facade changes across various districts. The board will also review a request for increased residential density at 64 University Way.

• Special Use Permit for increased residential density at 64 University Way
• Canopy installation for Little Star restaurant at 420 West Main
• Front façade alterations at 128 Chancellor Street
• Window replacement at 500 Court Square
• Rear addition at 301 5th Street, SW

Electoral Board

The board will discuss updates to voting rules following the November 2020 election, including drop boxes and witness signatures. Members will also receive updates on electronic poll book purchases and preparations for the June 2021 primary.

• Appointment or re-appointment of Officers of Election
• Update regarding purchase of new electronic poll books
• Review of state-wide risk-limiting audit results
• Discussion of changes to voting rules regarding drop boxes and witness signatures
• Preparation for June 2021 primary ballot printing

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to review several administrative reports. These include the monthly financial report, the Community Risk Reduction Report, and the final report for the Open Society Foundation Emma Lazarus Campaign on Cities Grant.

• Monthly Financial Report
• Community Risk Reduction Report
• Open Society Foundation Emma Lazarus Campaign on Cities Grant Final Report

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the proposed FY2022 real estate tax rate and the City Manager's proposed budget. The council will also consider several grant appropriations for adoption assistance, transit, and homelessness programs.

• Public hearing on proposed FY2022 real estate tax rate
• Public hearing on City Manager’s proposed FY2022 budget
• $600,000 appropriation for Adoption Assistance
• $806,594 and $29,786 appropriations for CHERP homelessness programs
• $180,750 appropriation for VTA Free Transit Fare Grant

Historic Resources Committee

The committee will discuss how to launch engagement with the descendant community for the Slave Auction Block site. Members will also work on a month-by-month meeting schedule to track project progress.

• Public engagement plan for Slave Auction Block site
• Development of a month-by-month meeting schedule
• Approval of February 12, 2021, meeting notes

City Council

The City Council is holding a budget work session. The agenda includes discussions regarding the Schools Budget Request and outside and non-profit agencies.

• Schools Budget Request discussion
• Outside and Non-profit Agencies discussion

Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee

The Board will review the adoption of minutes from February 11, 2021. The meeting includes updates on naming several properties and progress on the Washington and Pen Park Master Plan. Additionally, members will receive project updates for the Smith Aquatic Center and Tonsler Field House.

• Naming updates for Fornes Property, Heyward Community, Hartman Mill, and Davis Field
• Washington and Pen Park Master Plan update
• Smith Aquatic Center project update
• Tonsler Field House project update
• Parks and Recreation pandemic position update

Police Civilian Oversight Board

The Police Civilian Review Board will review the status of complaints and receive updates regarding the Executive Director process and hearing procedures. The meeting also includes a report from the Ordinance and Bylaws Work Group.

• Status of Complaints
• Update on Executive Director Process
• Update on Hearing Procedures
• Ordinance and Bylaws Work Group Report
• NACOLE training on March 25

General

The Charlottesville Tree Commission will review committee reports regarding low canopy neighborhood projects and arbor day planning. The meeting also includes arborist reports for a Canopy Study RFQ and a Mall Study RFP.

• Low Canopy Neighborhood Projects
• Arbor Day Celebration planning
• Tree Conservation nominees
• Comp Plan/Code Update discussions
• Canopy Study RFQ and Mall Study RFP

Charlottesville Economic Development Authority

The authority will discuss the FY22 budget and provide updates on several programs, including GO Hire, ACE, Cville Match, Business Equity Fund, and GO Virginia. The meeting also includes a review of the OED 2020 Annual Report and recovery planning sessions.

• FY22 Budget discussion
• Program updates for GO Hire, ACE, Cville Match, Business Equity Fund, and GO Virginia
• Review of OED 2020 Annual Report
• Recovery planning sessions

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission and City Council will hold a joint public hearing regarding an amendment to the 2013 Comprehensive Plan for the Starr Hill area. The commission will also consider a request to amend a Special Use Permit for a mixed-use development at 1221, 1223, and 1225 Harris Street. This proposed project includes a six-story building with up to 120 residential units and ground-floor commercial space.

• Comprehensive Plan Amendment: Starr Hill Neighborhood Community Vision Plan
• Special Use Permit amendment for Harris Street Apartments (1221, 1223, and 1225 Harris Street)
• Approval of November 10, 2020 meeting minutes

City Council

The Charlottesville City Council is conducting a budget work session. The provided agenda text does not list specific items or decisions for this meeting.

• Budget Work Session

Electoral Board

The City of Charlottesville Electoral Board meeting scheduled for March 3, 2021, was cancelled. No business was conducted or decided.

City Council

The City Council will review the proposed FY 2022 City Operating and Capital Improvement Budget. The meeting also includes a presentation on the approved Charlottesville City Schools FY 2022 budget. Additionally, the council will consider several appropriations and plan amendments.

• $244,950.82 appropriation for COVID Rental Relief via CDBG funds
• $600,000 appropriation for Adoption Assistance (1st reading)
• $180,750 grant for Virginia Transit Association Free Transit Fare for Working Families
• Endorsement request for the Charlottesville Affordable Housing Plan
• Review of the Cherry Avenue Small Area Plan

Human Rights Commission

The commission is conducting an annual retreat to develop management and administration documents. The meeting includes a review of the amended Human Rights Ordinance and training on public records laws. Members will also work to identify and prioritize goals for 2021.

• Review of the amended Human Rights Ordinance
• Training on COIA, FOIA, and VPRA
• Identification of 2021 goals and tactics
• Review of HRC Rules and Procedures

General

The Charlottesville Police Civilian Review Board will discuss civilian oversight of law enforcement training conducted by the National Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement (NACOLE). The meeting includes an introduction and a call to order by Chair Bellamy Brown.

• Discussion regarding NACOLE-conducted law enforcement training oversight

Retirement Commission

The Retirement Commission will meet to approve minutes from the January meeting. The agenda includes a portfolio update from Jackie Brady of PGIM and a discussion regarding disability retirement.

• Portfolio update from Jackie Brady, PGIM
• Discussion on disability retirement
• Approval of January meeting minutes

Ridge Street Priority Neighborhood Task Force

The taskforce will discuss priorities for CDBG funding. Members also plan to finalize a list for staff internal analysis.

• Prioritizing projects for CDBG funding
• Finalizing a list for staff internal analysis

Electoral Board

The Charlottesville Electoral Board is meeting to conduct a Risk Limiting Audit. The agenda also includes the adoption of the agenda and adjournment.

• Conduct Risk Limiting Audit

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a work session to discuss the draft Future Land Use Framework. The session includes reviewing 2018 Comprehensive Plan analyses and themes from Cville Plans Together engagement. Commissioners will also discuss residential zoning patterns and soft density in existing neighborhoods.

• Review of 2018 Comprehensive Plan analyses and draft Future Land Use map
• Discussion of Cville Plans Together engagement themes and draft Vision Statement
• Review of draft objectives for future land use planning
• Discussion regarding soft density in existing neighborhoods

Social Services Advisory Board

This agenda consists of procedural items and reports from board members, the Chair, and the Director. No specific new projects or legislative actions are listed for this meeting.

Historic Resources Committee

This is the second of two annual work sessions for the committee. Members will review subcommittee membership and receive updates on project progress. The session aims to create a prioritized list of projects for completion in the upcoming year.

• Reviewing subcommittee membership status
• Subcommittee updates on project progress and COVID-19 effects
• Creating a prioritized list of projects for completion
• Discussing meeting frequency and required resources

General

The City Council is holding a special meeting for Police Civilian Review Board interviews and appointments. The process includes voting to convene a closed meeting, conducting interviews, and an open discussion for board appointments.

• Vote on a motion to convene a closed meeting
• Police Civilian Review Board interviews
• Council discussion and board appointment

Housing Advisory Committee

The Housing Advisory Committee will hold a virtual meeting featuring a city update from City Manager Chip Boyles. The agenda also includes an AFP update work session with Lyle Solla-Yates.

• City update with City Manager Chip Boyles
• Work Session/AFP update with Lyle Solla-Yates

Community Policy and Management Team

The joint committee will review January 2021 minutes and financial reports for the City and County. The agenda includes a presentation on the CQI Tool Review and updates regarding FAPT expenses and CSA coordination.

• Approval of January 2021 minutes and financial reports
• CQI Tool Review presentation
• Review of routine FC and FAPT approved expenses
• CSA Coordinator update
• Work plan review

Board of Architectural Review

The Board of Architectural Review is reviewing several applications for Certificates of Appropriateness. These include requests for new construction, porch reconstruction, and various exterior modifications.

• New mixed-use development at 612 West Main Street
• Porch reconstruction at 116 West Jefferson Street
• Open pavilion at 511 East Water Street
• New fence at 636 Park Street
• Exterior painting at 1331 West Main Street

Parking Advisory Panel

The Parking Advisory Panel will review the Parking Action Plan and discuss next steps. Consultant Jennifer Koch is scheduled to speak regarding the plan. The panel will also approve the January minutes.

• Approval of January minutes
• Review of Parking Action Plan with consultant Jennifer Koch

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to review several departmental reports. These include the monthly financial report, the Thomas Jefferson Area Community Criminal Justice Board report, and the Housing Plan Report.

• Monthly Financial Report
• Thomas Jefferson Area Community Criminal Justice Board report
• Housing Plan Report
• Public comment period

General

The Charlottesville Sister Cities Commission will review and vote on eight grant proposals totaling $28,449. These requests exceed the commission's total grants budget of $16,000. If time allows, members will discuss outcomes from January 25 subcommittee meetings.

• Vote on eight grant proposals totaling $28,449
• Review 'International High School Exchange' ($4,000 requested)
• Review 'Huehuetenango & Ixtatán Internet & introductions' ($4,000 requested)
• Review 'Pen & Paper makes ‘sisters’ write' ($4,000 requested)
• Discuss outcomes of January 25 subcommittee meetings

City Council

The City Council will review several grant appropriations and plan amendments. A public hearing is scheduled regarding CDBG funds for COVID-19 public services. The council also plans to discuss capital improvement projects and credit card policies.

• $244,950.82 appropriation for COVID Rental Relief
• $20,000 HOPWA Grant Award (2nd reading)
• $99,608 2020 Local Emergency Management Performance Grant (2nd reading)
• Public hearing for CDBG Substantial Action Plan Amendment
• Review of the Local COVID Ordinance

Historic Resources Committee

The Historic Resources Committee is conducting the first of two work sessions to evaluate performance and identify future projects. The committee will discuss potential themes, contexts, and modes of interpretation for the upcoming year.

• Review of Blue Ribbon Commission Recommendations
• Update on Mellon Monuments Fund Grant
• Development of a GIS-based database of historic sites
• Coordination with the Visitor's Bureau

PLACE Design Task Force

The PLACE Design Task Force is meeting to discuss the West Main Street streetscape. The agenda also includes periods for public contributions and new business.

• West Main Street Streetscape Discussion
• Public contributions

Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee

The committee will receive updates on Parks and Recreation operations during the pandemic, including closures and programming. The agenda also includes discussions regarding park naming for several properties and the Washington Park Master Plan.

• Updates on park closures, openings, and programming due to the pandemic
• Naming updates for Fornes Property, Heyward Community, Hartman Mill, and Davis Field
• Washington Park Master Plan discussion
• Zoning of new parkland

Police Civilian Oversight Board

The meeting includes the election of board officers and updates on hearing procedures. The agenda also features reports from the Ordinance and Bylaws Work Group and a status update on complaints. Introductions for Cynthia Hudson, Esq. and City Manager Chip Boyles are scheduled.

• Election of officers
• Status of complaints
• Update on hearing procedures
• Ordinance and Bylaws Work Group Report

General

The Grants Subcommittee will discuss member feedback regarding all 2020-21 grant proposals. Members will determine recommended actions to present to the Commission.

• Review and discussion of 2020-21 grant proposal feedback
• Recommendations for grant approval, denial, or requests for more information

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission and City Council will hold a joint meeting to consider the proposed five-year Capital Improvement Program for FY 2022-2026. The commission will also conduct a concept review of the C’ville Plans Together housing plan.

• Proposed five-year Capital Improvement Program (FY 2022-2026)
• C’ville Plans Together Housing Plan Concept Review
• Entrance Corridor – Tigerwash – Long Street

Bike & Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The committee will follow up on the West Main Street VE Study Council meeting. Members will also discuss Capital Improvements Program (CIP) budget development and Quick Build opportunities.

• West Main Street VE Study – Council Meeting Follow-Up
• Capital Improvements Program (CIP) Budget Development
• Quick Build Opportunities

Community Policy and Management Team

The Community Policy and Management Team will review updates from FAPT, CSA coordinators, and partner agencies. The agenda also includes discussions on service provision during COVID-19 and trauma-informed services.

• FAPT and CSA Coordinator updates
• Service Provision during COVID
• Trauma Informed Services report out
• Review of focus areas including data and service gaps

City Council

The Council held a work session to review the FY 2022 operating budget and the 2022–2026 Capital Improvement Program. The initial budget estimates show a deficit of approximately $4.5 million. Proposals include real estate tax increases and significant funding for schools and affordable housing.

• Proposed annual real estate tax increase of 2 cents starting in FY23
• $50 million placeholder for school reconfiguration projects
• Removal of West Main Streetscape to reallocate approximately $18 million
• Draft Capital Improvement Program totaling over $160 million through 2026
• Projected annual debt service increase from $10 million to $22 million

Tree Commission

The Tree Commission will review the final Canopy Study RFP and a six-month dashboard containing tree and financial data. The meeting also includes committee reports on annual objectives and discussions regarding presentations for NDS and DPW.

• Final review of Canopy Study RFP
• Six-month dashboard covering tree and financial data
• Committee reports on annual objectives and work-plans
• Discussion of items for NDS and DPW presentations

Electoral Board

The Charlottesville Electoral Board will review the Registrar’s report and discuss updates regarding EPB purchases and precinct realignment. The meeting also includes discussions on preparation for the June Primary.

• Registrar update
• EPB purchase update
• Precinct realignment discussion update
• Preparation for June Primary
• Legislative update

City Council

The City Council will review budget allocations for CDBG and HOME programs and grant awards for HIV/AIDS services and emergency management. The agenda also includes a public hearing regarding the Union Station Partnership.

• Reallocation of $220,930 in bridge funds to the Melbourne Road Bridge
• Special Use Permit request for additional residential density at 1000 Monticello Road
• $20,000 grant award for Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS/H.I.V. (H.O.P.W.A.)
• $99,608 Local Emergency Management Performance Grant supplement
• Public hearing on Union Station Partnership reconveyance and easements

City Council

The City Council and School Board will review a presentation regarding the FY2022 school operating budget. Dr. Rosa Atkins and Kim Powell will present information on the budget for Charlottesville City Schools.

• FY2022 School Operating Budget Presentation

General

The Charlottesville Police Civilian Review Board will conduct board introductions and discuss civilian oversight of law enforcement training conducted by NACOLE. The next meeting is scheduled for February 11.

• Civilian oversight of law enforcement training conducted by NACOLE

Retirement Commission

The Retirement Commission will meet virtually to approve November meeting minutes and receive an ESG update. The commission will also hold a discussion regarding disability retirement.

• Approval of November meeting minutes
• ESG Update
• Disability retirement discussion

Housing Advisory Committee

The agenda consists of routine items including city updates and subcommittee reports. No specific projects, ordinances, or contracts are listed for discussion.

• City update
• Subcommittee reports
• Public comment

Ridge Street Priority Neighborhood Task Force

The Ridge Street Priority Neighborhood Taskforce is meeting to discuss taskforce priorities. The agenda includes a city staff update regarding project estimates and a period for public comment.

• City staff update on project estimates

Social Services Advisory Board

The January 25, 2021, virtual meeting consists of procedural items and reports. The agenda includes public comment, approval of November minutes, and updates from board members and the director.

• Approval of November Meeting Minutes
• Members’ Report
• Director’s Report

Sister Cities Commission

The meeting consists of scheduled sessions for four subcommittees. These include Outreach and Communications, Huehue/Friendship City, Education, and Finance.

• Outreach and Communications subcommittee session
• Huehue/Friendship City subcommittee session
• Education subcommittee session
• Finance subcommittee session

Human Rights Commission

The Human Rights Commission will hold a Q&A regarding the Fair Housing Assistance Program (FHAP) with Erik Steinecker. The meeting also includes a discussion about hiring an HRC Director/OHR Manager.

• Fair Housing Assistance Program (FHAP) overview and Q&A
• HRC Director/OHR Manager hiring discussion
• Ad-hoc committee updates

Board of Architectural Review

The Board of Architectural Review will consider multiple applications for certificates of appropriateness involving renovations and landscaping. The agenda also includes discussion regarding a mixed-use development at 612 West Main Street.

• Demolition, rear addition, and site work at 125 Chancellor Street
• Landscaping at 801 Park Street
• Entry renovations at 301 East Jefferson Street
• Porch reconstruction at 116 West Jefferson Street
• Exterior alterations at 408 East Market Street

Parking Advisory Panel

The Parking Advisory Panel will review the Parking Action Plan and receive input from city officials and planning experts. The agenda also includes approval of December minutes and a period for public comment.

• Review of the Parking Action Plan
• Approval of December minutes

City Council

The City Council will review several departmental updates and recognition items during this special meeting. This includes the December month-end financial report and quarterly updates from Rivanna authorities.

• Police Department accreditation recognition
• December month-end city financial report
• Rivanna Solid Waste/Water and Sewer Authority quarterly update
• Tree Commission Report

City Council

The City Council will vote on several appropriations, including a $3.4 million grant for fire and emergency response staffing. The agenda also includes budget amendments for city schools and utility relief programs. Additionally, the council will review land acquisition at Ragged Mountain Reservoir and updates on the Climate Action Plan.

• $3,498,300.00 SAFER grant for fire and emergency response staffing
• $2,787,563 budget amendment for Charlottesville City Schools grant funding
• $182,801.59 for the COVID-19 Municipal Utility Relief Program
• $65,000 resolution for land acquisition at Ragged Mountain Reservoir
• Renewal of the Eagle franchise agreement ordinance

City Council

The Charlottesville City Council called an emergency meeting to make organizational announcements and take questions from the media. The council will also vote on a resolution to elect and appoint a City Manager.

• Vote on a resolution to elect and appoint a City Manager
• Organizational announcements via press conference

General

The Commission will discuss steps to establish Huehue as a Friendship City through a letter to the City Manager. Members will also review updates on grant applications and the extended application period for vacant positions.

• Steps to establish Huehue, Guatemala, as a Friendship City
• Extension of application deadline for empty CSCC positions to March 5
• Update on grants committee outreach and applications
• Presentation regarding a visit to Besancon, France

General

The Charlottesville Police Civilian Review Board will meet to discuss the status of the Executive Director hire and the Independent Counsel contract with the City Manager. The agenda also includes an election of officers and a report from the Ordinance and Bylaws Work Group.

• Discussion regarding Executive Director hire and Independent Counsel contract
• Election of officers
• Status of complaints update
• Progress on hearing procedures
• Ordinance and Bylaws Work Group report

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission and City Council will hold a joint public hearing on a proposed amendment to the 2013 Comprehensive Plan. This amendment includes the Cherry Avenue Small Area Plan, which covers approximately 330 acres in the Cherry Avenue corridor and Fifeville neighborhood. Following the hearing, the commission may recommend approval or changes to the City Council.

• Public hearing for Cherry Avenue Small Area Plan (CP21-00001)
• Special permit request for 1000 Monticello Road (SP20-00001)
• Zoning text initiation for Mixed Use in Downtown North

City Council

The council will vote to convene a closed meeting to consider prospective candidates for the city manager position. The session will also include discussions regarding a public contract involving the expenditure of public funds. Following the closed session, the council will reconvene in an open meeting to vote on any necessary actions.

• Discussion of prospective City Manager candidates
• Discussion of a public contract involving the expenditure of public funds
• Vote to convene and certify a closed meeting

Historic Resources Committee

The committee will receive a staff update on the progress and findings regarding Pen Park Cemetery. Members will also coordinate a statement for the Slave Auction Block Site commemoration and receive an update on the Mellon Foundation Monuments Project.

• Staff update on Pen Park Cemetery findings and outreach
• Coordination of statement on Slave Auction Block Site commemoration
• Mellon Foundation Monuments Project update
• Planning for February annual HRC meetings

City Council

The Charlottesville City Council has called an emergency meeting to vote on convening a closed session. The closed session will include discussions regarding prospective candidates for the city manager position and a public contract involving public funds.

• Discussion of prospective candidates for the city manager position
• Discussion of a public contract involving public funds
• Vote to convene a closed meeting
• Consultation with legal counsel regarding closed session matters

Bike & Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The committee will review annual accomplishments and discuss TJPDC bicycle and pedestrian counts. The agenda also includes a discussion on the Community Mobility Needs Assessment.

• Accomplishments/Year in Review presented by Amanda Poncy
• TJPDC Bicycle and Pedestrian Counts presentation by Jessica Hersch-Ballering
• Community Mobility Needs Assessment discussion with Peter Krebs
• Committee election and future meeting planning

City Council

The Charlottesville City Council is scheduled to hold an emergency meeting to vote on convening a closed session. The closed session includes discussions regarding prospective city manager candidates, public contract negotiations, and the performance of city councilors. The council will then reconvene in open session to vote on any resulting actions.

• Discussion of prospective city manager candidates
• Discussion of a public contract involving the expenditure of public funds
• Discussion regarding the performance of city councilors
• Vote to convene and certify a closed meeting

City Council

The Charlottesville City Council will vote to convene a closed meeting for several purposes. This session includes discussing city manager candidates and negotiating public contracts. The council will then return to an open meeting to vote on any actions resulting from the closed session.

• Discussion of city manager candidates and acting city manager performance
• Negotiation of a public contract involving public funds
• Review of city councilor performance
• Vote on motions or actions resulting from the closed meeting

Electoral Board

The Charlottesville Electoral Board is holding an initial discussion regarding changes to precinct boundaries. The board will also discuss the relocation of some polling places.

• Initial discussion on changing precinct boundaries
• Discussion on relocating some polling places

Tree Commission

The commission will elect a Chair and Vice-Chair and review goals for its members and committees. The meeting also includes reviews of the Annual Report to City Council and staff reports on tree planting and proposed budgets.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Review of Commission and Committee goals
• Approval of Annual Report to City Council
• Staff report on proposed CIP and Operating Budgets
• Status of Tree Planting