Petersburg, Virginia
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City Council
The City Council is convening a closed session to discuss the acquisition or disposition of real property and to receive legal advice from the city attorney. No public votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is limited to procedural matters under Virginia law.
- Closed session under §2.2-3711(A)(3) for real property acquisition/disposition
- Closed session under §2.2-3711(A)(7)-(8) for legal advice on litigation and specific code sections
City Council
The Petersburg City Council will hold a work session to discuss and vote on consent agenda items, including first readings and public hearing scheduling for two zoning ordinance amendments. One amendment clarifies residential off-street parking design standards; the other clarifies criteria for certificates of appropriateness and historic district guidelines. The council will also receive updates on capital projects including the W. Bank Street culvert replacement and Poor Creek.
- First read and public hearing scheduled for ordinance amending residential off-street parking design standards
- First read and public hearing scheduled for ordinance on certificates of appropriateness and historic district design guidelines
- First read and public hearing scheduled for amendment to FY27 Grants Fund
- Capital Projects Update: W. Bank Street - Brickhouse Run Culvert Replacement Project
- Poor Creek Update presented by Benjamin Anderson, JMT
Recent meetings
City Council
The Petersburg City Council will hold public hearings on several rezoning requests, including a mixed-use rezoning at 300 Poplar Drive and 27 Seyler Drive, and consider an ordinance amending real estate tax relief for the elderly and disabled. The council will also vote on a resolution authorizing development agreements for four properties (436 Byrne, 724 Harding, 10 N. Foley, 340 Mistletoe) and approve appointments to various boards.
- Public hearing to rezone 300 Poplar Drive and 27 Seyler Drive to MXD-3 Mixed-Use District
- Public hearing to rezone 608 Hinton Street from M-1 to R-3 Two-Family Residence
- Public hearing to rezone 507 South Adams Street from R-3 to B-2 General Commercial
- Ordinance amending real estate tax relief for elderly and permanently disabled persons
- Resolution authorizing development agreements for four properties (Acuna Properties, Anthony Jackson, Stepping Stones Properties)
City Council
The City Council is convening a closed session only, with no open meeting items. The closed session covers real property acquisition/disposition, legal advice and litigation, and personnel matters. No decisions are expected to be made publicly.
- No public items; all business conducted in closed session under Virginia Code §§2.2-3711(A)(1), (3), (7), and (8)
City Council
The City Council will hold a work session to consider several first-read items, including rezoning requests at multiple properties and an appeal of an Architectural Review Board decision. These items will be scheduled for public hearings at a future meeting. The council will also receive presentations on the Metropolitan Business League and CDBG recommendations.
- Rezone 300 Poplar Drive and 27 Seyler Drive from R-1/R-4 to MXD-3 Mixed-Use District
- Appeal of ARB denial for chimney removal and roof replacement at 224 South South Street
- Rezone 608 Hinton Street from M-1 Light Industrial to R-3 Two-Family Residence
- Rezone 507 South Adams Street from R-3 to B-2 General Commercial with proffers (Club 17)
- First read of CDBG funds for Program Year 2026-2027 and FY2027
The June 2, 2026 regular meeting of Petersburg City Council consisted of roll call, prayer, pledge, and public comments. No substantive decisions were made; the consent agenda was listed but not acted upon in the provided minutes.
City Council
This is a procedural meeting with no open-session votes or public hearings. The Council convenes a closed session under Virginia law to discuss real property acquisition/disposition, legal advice and pending litigation, and the performance/assignment of specific city employees.
- Closed session under §2.2-3711(A)(3) for real property acquisition or disposition
- Closed session under §2.2-3711(A)(7)&(8) for legal advice and probable litigation
- Closed session under §2.2-3711(A)(1) for discussion of personnel performance and appointment
Council met in closed session to discuss real estate, legal matters, and personnel, then returned to open session. They unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the City Manager and City Attorney to execute the first addendum to the Sports Complex memorandum of agreement. They also unanimously approved a resolution directing the City Manager to re-direct IRF Grant Funds from the Sycamore Grove Project to other specified City projects. All votes were unanimous among members present.
- Authorized City Manager and City Attorney to execute first addendum to Sports Complex MOA (unanimous)
- Directed City Manager to re-direct IRF Grant Funds from Sycamore Grove Project to other specified projects (unanimous)
City Council
The City Council will hold a special meeting to consider two ordinances: adopting the City of Petersburg FY27 operating budget and the Petersburg City Public Schools FY27 budget. No other items are on the agenda.
- Consideration of an ordinance adopting the City of Petersburg FY27 Operating Budget
- Consideration of an ordinance adopting the Petersburg City Public Schools FY27 Budget
The City Council unanimously adopted the City of Petersburg FY27 Operating Budget and the Petersburg City Public Schools FY27 Budget. Both ordinances passed on a 4-0 roll-call vote with three councilors absent. No discussion preceded either vote.
- Adopted City of Petersburg FY27 Operating Budget (4-0, 3 absent)
- Adopted Petersburg City Public Schools FY27 Budget (4-0, 3 absent)
City Council
The Petersburg City Council will hold public hearings on four ordinances: a voluntary boundary line adjustment with Prince George County, an amendment to the FY26 Petersburg City Public Schools budget, and adoption of the FY27 operating budget for the city and the FY27 school budget. The meeting also includes a presentation from state legislators on the General Assembly session and approval of previous minutes.
- Public hearing on voluntary boundary line adjustment with Prince George County
- Public hearing on ordinance adopting FY27 City of Petersburg operating budget
- Public hearing on ordinance adopting FY27 Petersburg City Public Schools budget
- Public hearing on ordinance amending FY26 Petersburg City Public Schools budget
- Presentation by Senator Lashrecse Aird and Delegate Kimberly Pope-Adams on General Assembly post-session update
Council approved a $176.4 million FY27 operating budget that increases public safety and infrastructure funding and creates a Casino Incentive Fund. It also approved a $2.3 million carryover amendment for Petersburg City Public Schools. A proposed voluntary boundary line adjustment with Prince George County was deferred at the applicant's request.
- Approved FY27 operating budget $176,367,632 (6-0)
- Approved Petersburg City Public Schools FY26 budget amendment $2,284,935.16 (6-0)
- Approved consent agenda including minutes from April 28, May 5 meetings (6-0)
- Deferred voluntary boundary line adjustment with Prince George County at applicant's request
City Council
This meeting consists solely of a closed session. The council will discuss acquiring or disposing of real property, receive legal advice on pending litigation and building code matters, and review performance and appointments of specific city employees.
- Closed session under §2.2-3711(A)(3) for acquisition or disposition of real property
- Closed session under §2.2-3711(A)(7) and (8) for legal advice on litigation and building code requirements
- Closed session under §2.2-3711(A)(1) for discussion of performance and appointment of specific public employees
The council voted to enter a closed session at 3:10 p.m. and later voted to return to the open session at 5:13 p.m., certifying that only exempt public‑business matters were discussed. Both motions passed unanimously among members present.
- Motion to enter closed session approved (Yes: Jones, Myers, Smith-Lee, Hill, Parham)
- Motion to return to open session and certify closed‑session purposes approved (Yes: Cuthbert, Jones, Myers, Smith-Lee, Hill, Parham)
City Council
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss and schedule public hearings for the FY27 city and school budgets, as well as a voluntary boundary line adjustment with Prince George County. Special reports will include an overdose prevention update (Rapid REVIVE) and a presentation from Live! Casino Virginia. The council will also receive updates on personal property tax, stormwater study, and utilities.
- First read and schedule public hearing for FY27 City of Petersburg budget
- First read and schedule public hearing for FY27 Petersburg Public Schools budget
- First read and schedule public hearing for voluntary boundary line adjustment with Prince George County
- Recognition of Partners in Peace Initiative and proclamation for National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month
- Special reports on Rapid REVIVE overdose prevention and Live! Casino Virginia project
City Council approved a consent agenda that includes scheduling public hearings for the FY27 City and Public Schools budgets. The council also discussed the reactivation of DMV stops to collect over $4.5 million in delinquent personal property taxes.
- Approved consent agenda including minutes from March 24, April 7, and April 28 meetings (7-0)
- Scheduled public hearing for voluntary boundary line adjustment with Prince George County
- Scheduled public hearing for Petersburg City Public Schools FY26 Budget Amendment
- Scheduled public hearing for Petersburg FY27 Budget
- Scheduled public hearing for Petersburg Public Schools FY27 Budget
City Council
The City Council will hold a special meeting with one public hearing: an appeal of the Architectural Review Board's denial of in-field deviations from approved plans for a dwelling at 217 South South Street in the Folly Castle Historic District. No other business is scheduled.
- Public hearing on appeal of ARB denial for dwelling at 217 South South Street in the Folly Castle Historic District
The City Council voted 4-2 to overturn the Architectural Review Board's denial of in-field deviations for a house at 217 South South Street, allowing the dwelling to remain as constructed despite not matching approved plans. The appeal was filed after the ARB refused to modify the Certificate of Appropriateness, citing the front porch, driveway, and windows as non-conforming. Council members debated the timeliness of the appeal and the impact on the historic district. The motion passed with Myers, Westbrook, Smith-Lee, and Hill voting yes, Cuthbert and Parham voting no, and Jones absent.
- Overturned the Architectural Review Board's denial of modifications for the dwelling at 217 South South Street, allowing it to remain as built (4-2)
City Council
This is a procedural closed-session meeting of the Petersburg City Council. No public business or votes are scheduled. The council will convene behind closed doors to discuss real property acquisition and disposition, legal advice and litigation, and evaluation of specific public officers.
- Discussion of acquisition/disposition of real property for public purpose
- Legal advice on litigation and code requirements (Virginia Code §15.2-906, City Code 22-50, building code)
- Evaluation and performance of specific public officers
The Petersburg City Council held a closed session to discuss the acquisition and disposition of real property, legal advice, and the evaluation of public officers. The session was certified to have complied with Virginia open meeting laws.
- Added discussion of legal requirements of 18.2-460 and 36-96.3 to agenda (unanimous)
- Entered closed session for property acquisition, legal advice, and officer evaluation (5-0)
- Certified closed session compliance with Virginia open meeting laws (5-0)
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings on a special use permit for multi-family dwellings at 3060 and 3090 Pinetree Drive, on easements and right-of-way vacation for the new courthouse, and on an amendment to the FY26 budget. The council will also consider multiple development agreements for properties including 101 W. Washington Street, 110 Spruce Street, 126 Kentucky Avenue, 704 and 706 Wesley Street, and 321 Witten Street. Additionally, two appeals of Architectural Review Board decisions for properties in historic districts are on the consent agenda.
- Public hearing for special use permit for multiple-family dwellings at 3060 and 3090 Pinetree Drive
- Public hearings for right-of-way vacation and Dominion Power easements (overhead and underground) for new courthouse construction
- Public hearing for amendment to FY26 General Fund, Grants Fund, and Golf Fund
- Development agreements for 101 W. Washington Street, 110 Spruce Street, 126 Kentucky Avenue, 704 & 706 Wesley Street, and 321 Witten Street
- Appeals of Architectural Review Board denials for 217 South South Street and 116 Liberty Street in historic districts
Council approved a special use permit for a 57-unit market-rate apartment building at 3060 and 3090 Pinetree Drive by a 4-3 vote, with a condition that units be market-rate only. A substitute motion to deny the permit died for lack of a second. Council also unanimously approved vacating part of East Tabb Street and an alley to allow construction of a new courthouse, and introduced an easement request for Dominion Power (no vote recorded in the minutes provided).
- Approved consent agenda (minutes, first read for two appeals) after removing item 7C (unanimous)
- Approved special use permit for 57 market-rate multifamily units at 3060-3090 Pinetree Drive (4-3) — condition: market-rate rents only
- Approved ordinance vacating portion of East Tabb Street and alley for new courthouse construction (unanimous)
- Introduced ordinance to grant Dominion Power an easement for overhead power (vote not recorded in minutes)
City Council
This is a procedural meeting where the City Council will convene in closed session to discuss the acquisition or disposition of real property and to receive legal advice regarding zoning, a circuit court case, and other legal matters. No public votes or decisions are scheduled on the agenda.
- Closed session authorized under Va. Code §2.2-3711(A)(3) for real property acquisition/disposition
- Closed session authorized under Va. Code §2.2-3711(A)(7) and (8) for legal advice and consultation on litigation
- Discussion includes Petersburg Zoning Ordinance §33-38 and Circuit Court case CL26-278
The council convened a closed session on April 28, 2026, to discuss real property acquisition/disposition and legal advice. No substantive decisions were made in open session; all actions were procedural motions to enter, add an agenda item, and certify the closed session. A resolution certifying compliance with Virginia's open meeting law was adopted unanimously.
- Added discussion of Code of Virginia 18.2-460 and 36-96.3 to closed session agenda (unanimous)
- Entered closed session under §2.2-3711(A)(3), (7), (8) (5-0, two absent)
- Certified closed session compliance via 2026-RES-017 (7-0)
- Adjourned at 5:46 p.m.