Petersburg public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Petersburg City Council will convene in closed session to discuss the acquisition and disposition of real property, legal advice regarding litigation, and the award of public contracts. The Council will also consider withdrawing an appeal in a Petersburg Circuit Court case.

• Motion to withdraw appeal in Petersburg Circuit Court Case No. 25-409
• Closed session for real property acquisition and disposition
• Closed session for legal advice and litigation status
• Closed session for public contract award discussions

The council approved a motion to direct the City Attorney to withdraw the city’s appeal in Petersburg Circuit Court case No. 25-409, with four members voting Yes and three absent. They also approved entering and later exiting closed session, each by roll‑call vote. In the open session, the council unanimously added and approved a motion authorizing the City Manager and City Attorney to settle a disputed utility claim, and directed the clerk to advertise a public hearing on appropriating funds for the Courthouse Construction Project.

• Withdraw city’s appeal in Circuit Court case 25-409 – approved (Yes: Westbrook, Smith-Lee, Hill, Parham; absent Cuthbert, Jones, Myers)
• Enter closed session – approved (Yes: Westbrook, Smith-Lee, Hill, Parham; absent Cuthbert, Jones, Myers)
• Return to open session – approved (Yes: Cuthbert, Jones, Westbrook, Smith-Lee, Hill, Parham; absent Myers)
• Add motion to authorize settlement of disputed utility claim to agenda – approved unanimously (all present)
• Direct clerk to advertise public hearing on Courthouse Construction Project appropriation – approved unanimously
• Authorize City Manager and City Attorney to settle disputed utility claim (account no. 7716508) – approved unanimously

City Council

The Petersburg City Council will hold public hearings on amendments to the FY26 Grants and General Funds, an ordinance appropriating funds for the Courthouse Construction Project, and an ordinance updating zoning regulations for recreational substance retail uses. The Council will also consider a rezoning request for 318 Irving Street and a purchase agreement for properties at 35 and 17 Bank Street.

• Public hearing on FY26 Grants Fund amendment
• Public hearing on FY26 General Fund amendment
• Public hearing on ordinance for Courthouse Construction Project funds
• Public hearing on ordinance to update recreational substance retail zoning
• Public hearing on rezoning 318 Irving Street to R-3 district

The council approved a $48,000 amendment to the FY26 Grants Fund, a $3.1 million amendment to the FY26 General Fund for a high‑school stadium, and an $80.2 million appropriation for the new district courts building. Council members also adopted a rezoning ordinance for 318 Irving Street and voted to table the proposed vape‑shop zoning amendment until January. All motions passed on roll‑call votes.

• Approved FY26 Grants Fund amendment of $48,000 (yes: Jones, Westbrook, Smith‑Lee, Hill, Parham)
• Approved FY26 General Fund amendment of $3.1 M for high‑school stadium (yes: Jones, Westbrook, Smith‑Lee, Hill, Parham)
• Approved $80.2 M Courthouse Construction appropriation and contract authority (yes: Jones, Westbrook, Smith‑Lee, Hill, Parham)
• Adopted rezoning ordinance for 318 Irving Street, Parcel ID 0006050012 (yes: Cuthbert, Jones, Westbrook, Smith‑Lee, Hill, Parham)
• Tabled the vape‑shop zoning amendment until January (yes: Jones, Westbrook, Smith‑Lee, Hill, Parham; no: Cuthbert)
• Approved the consent agenda, including previous meeting minutes (yes: Cuthbert, Jones, Westbrook, Smith‑Lee, Hill, Parham; absent: Myers)

City Council

This is a closed-session meeting only; no public votes or decisions are scheduled. The council will discuss real property acquisition and disposition, legal advice and litigation, investment of public funds, a public contract award, and personnel matters. No public action items are listed.

• Discussion of acquisition or disposition of real property for a public purpose
• Legal advice and status update on specific litigation (Circuit Court Case CL25000409-00)
• Discussion of investment of public funds where competition or bargaining is involved
• Discussion of terms or scope of a public contract award
• Discussion of performance, assignment, and appointment of specific public employees

The council entered a closed session and later returned to open session, certifying that only exempt matters were discussed. In open session, members unanimously approved adding a first reading and scheduling a public hearing for an ordinance to appropriate funds for the courthouse construction project. They also approved directing the clerk to advertise the item for a December hearing and directing the city manager to execute a purchase agreement for a 3‑acre parcel (Tax Parcel ID 054‑320007) behind 314 South Blvd. All votes were affirmative.

• Entered closed session (motion approved on roll call, 5 yes votes)
• Returned to open session and certified closed session (motion approved on roll call, 7 yes votes)
• Added first reading and scheduled public hearing for courthouse funds ordinance (unanimous approval)
• Directed clerk to advertise and place ordinance on December agenda for public hearing (unanimous approval)
• Directed city manager to execute purchase agreement for Tax Parcel ID 054‑320007, a 3‑acre parcel rear of 314 South Blvd (unanimous approval)

City Council

The City Council will consider several first‑read items, including an amendment to the zoning ordinance that defines and permits vape shops and cigar lounges. It will also schedule public hearings on a rezoning request for 318 Irving Street, a purchase agreement for properties at 35 and 17 Bank Street, and a local disposable plastic bag tax. Additional public hearings will address FY26 budget amendments and other development projects.

• First read & schedule public hearing to amend the zoning ordinance for vape shop and cigar lounge uses
• First read & schedule public hearing to rezone 318 Irving Street from M-2 Heavy Industrial to R-3 Two‑Family Residence
• First read & schedule public hearing to authorize purchase of city‑owned properties at 35 and 17 Bank Street
• Public hearing to consider amendment to the FY26 Grants Fund
• Public hearing to adopt ordinance creating a local disposable plastic bag tax

The council adopted the consent agenda, removing the lease resolution for Mama's House Too. They also approved the FY26 Grants Fund amendment, adding roughly $5.7 million from new federal grants. Both motions passed by roll‑call vote.

• Approved Consent Agenda without Item 8i (roll call vote: Cuthbert, Jones, Myers, Westbrook, Smith‑Lee, Hill, Parham)
• Approved FY26 Grants Fund amendment (~$5.7 M) (roll call vote: Cuthbert, Jones, Myers, Westbrook, Smith‑Lee, Hill, Parham)

City Council

This meeting consists solely of a closed session under Virginia law. Council will discuss real property acquisition/disposition, legal advice on litigation and specific legal matters, a public contract award, and employee performance and appointments. No public votes or open-session business are scheduled.

• 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 including Petersburg Circuit Court Case CL25000745-00
• Closed session under §2.2-3711(A)(29) for discussion of a public contract involving public funds
• Closed session under §2.2-3711(A)(1) for discussion of specific city employee performance, assignment, and appointment

The City Council entered a closed session, then certified that only exempt public business was discussed and returned to the open session. The agenda was amended to add a resolution to amend the interim agreement for the new consolidated courthouse. The council then adopted that resolution, approving it by roll‑call vote.

• Entered closed session (motion approved roll call: Yes – Cuthbert, Westbrook, Smith-Lee, Hill, Parham)
• Certified closed‑session discussion and returned to open session (motion approved roll call: Yes – Cuthbert, Jones, Westbrook, Smith-Lee, Hill, Parham)
• Amended agenda to include resolution to amend interim agreement for new consolidated courthouse (affirmative vote of all present)
• Adopted resolution to amend interim agreement for new consolidated courthouse (roll call: Yes – Cuthbert, Jones, Westbrook, Smith-Lee, Hill, Parham)

City Council

The Petersburg City Council will hold a work session to discuss several items, including proposed water and sewer rate increases, transferring stormwater fees to real estate tax bills, and first readings of ordinances on a disposable plastic bag tax and personal property tax due dates. The council will also consider scheduling public hearings for an alley vacation on Kentucky Avenue and appeals from a homeowner regarding a shed and walkway in the Poplar Lawn Historic District.

• First read and public hearing to amend city code to add a local disposable plastic bag tax
• First read and public hearing to change due dates for personal property tax and vehicle license fee
• Proposal to increase water and sewer fund rates and improve collection rates
• Proposal to transfer stormwater fees to real estate tax bills
• Appeal by Carol Williams to allow an unapproved shed and construct stairs/walkway at 214 S. Adams Street in Poplar Lawn Historic District

The Petersburg City Council voted to approve the consent agenda, which includes minutes of previous meetings and first‑read items such as FY26 grant fund and school budget amendments, a plastic bag tax ordinance, tax due‑date changes, an alley vacate request, and two architectural review appeals. The motion passed on a roll‑call vote with six members voting yes and no opposition. City Manager Altman apologized for the delayed water and sewer agenda items and said they will be presented in January 2026.

• Approved Consent Agenda (minutes, FY26 grant fund amendment, FY26 school budget amendment, plastic bag tax ordinance, personal property tax due‑date changes, vehicle license fee due‑date change, alley vacate request, two ARB appeal requests) – vote 6‑0

City Council

This is a closed-session meeting only, with no open business. The Council will discuss real property acquisition and disposition, and receive legal advice on specific litigation including Petersburg Circuit Court cases CL25000745-00 and CL25000409-00, along with other probable litigation.

• Closed session under Virginia code for real property acquisition/disposition discussions
• Closed session for legal advice on specific court cases and probable litigation

The council voted to enter a closed session to discuss exempt public‑business matters. After discussion, members voted to end the closed session and certify that only exempt matters were considered. Both motions passed unanimously among those present.

• Motion to enter closed session approved (Yes: Cuthbert, Westbrook, Smith-Lee, Hill; Absent: Jones, Myers, Parham)
• Motion to return to open session and certify closed‑session purpose approved (Yes: Cuthbert, Jones, Westbrook, Smith-Lee, Hill; Absent: Myers, Parham)

City Council

The Petersburg City Council will hold public hearings on water and sewer rate increases, a capital improvement plan, and the issuance of bond anticipation notes. The meeting also includes a series of public hearings and resolutions regarding development agreements for various properties across the city.

• Public hearing on water and sewer rate increases
• Public hearing on FY26-FY30 Capital Improvement Plan
• Public hearing on General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes
• Public hearing on 18 development agreements
• Public hearing on tree protection ordinance

The City Council voted to adopt the ordinance amending the FY26 Grants Fund, adding $706,703 in grant revenue. The council also tabled several agenda items (9E‑9L and 14A‑14G) to the November meeting and referred the draft Strategic Plan 2025‑2030 to staff for further development. All votes were unanimous among members present.

• Adopted FY26 Grants Fund amendment ordinance (5‑0 vote: Cuthbert, Jones, Westbrook, Smith-Lee, Hill)
• Tabled items 9E‑9L until November meeting (4‑0 vote: Jones, Westbrook, Smith-Lee, Hill)
• Tabled items 14A, 14C, 15A‑15G until November meeting (5‑0 vote: Cuthbert, Jones, Westbrook, Smith‑Lee, Hill)
• Referred Strategic Plan 2025‑2030 to staff for additional strategies and metrics (5‑0 vote: Cuthbert, Jones, Westbrook, Smith‑Lee, Hill)

City Council

The City Council is convening a closed session, with no public votes or business scheduled. The closed session will discuss acquisition and disposition of real property, legal advice and litigation (including matters related to Hotel Petersburg and specific court cases), and personnel matters. This is a procedural meeting with no items open to the public.

• Closed session under Va. Code §2.2-3711(A)(3) for real property acquisition/disposition
• Closed session under Va. Code §2.2-3711(A)(7)&(8) for legal advice on litigation, including Hotel Petersburg and court cases CL25000745-00 and CL25000409-00
• Closed session under Va. Code §2.2-3711(A)(1) for performance, assignment, and appointment of city employees and officers

The council entered a closed session, then returned to the open session after certifying the matters discussed were exempt from open‑meeting rules. In the open session, members unanimously approved directing the City Manager and City Attorney to execute the purchase agreement for the property at 235 Medical Park Boulevard (Tax Parcel ID 08020811). All votes were affirmative with no opposition.

• Approved entry into closed session (Yes: Cuthbert, Myers, Westbrook, Hill, Parham; absent: Jones, Smith-Lee)
• Approved return to open session and certification of closed‑session purposes (Yes: Cuthbert, Jones, Myers, Westbrook, Smith-Lee, Hill, Parham)
• Approved motion to add agenda item directing execution of purchase agreement for 235 Medical Park Blvd (unanimous)
• Approved directing City Manager and City Attorney to execute purchase agreement for 235 Medical Park Blvd (unanimous)

City Council

The Petersburg City Council will hold a work session to review and schedule public hearings for multiple items, including the purchase of city-owned properties for development, amendments to the capital improvement plan, and a proposed increase to water and sewer rates.

• Purchase agreements for properties at 35 and 17 Bank Street
• Purchase agreement for 746 Mount Airy Street
• Purchase agreement for 110 Spruce Street
• Proposed increase to water and sewer rates
• Amendment to the FY26-FY30 Capital Improvement Plan

The council voted to adopt the consent agenda as presented. Vice Mayor Hill’s motion passed with all seven council members voting yes. Adoption moves several first‑read items—including purchase agreements for properties at 35 and 17 Bank Street, 746 Airy Street, 110 Spruce Street, 126 Kentucky Avenue, 321 Witten Street, 724 Harding Street, 137 Franklin Street, and others—to be scheduled for public hearings. No other decisions were recorded.

• Adopted consent agenda, scheduling public hearings for multiple development purchase agreements (7‑0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on a resolution requiring the Planning Commission to report its recommendation for a special use permit to operate an assisted living facility at 36 W. Fillmore Street. The Council will then adopt a resolution committing support and a matching fund requirement for a Virginia Brownfields Restoration and Economic Redevelopment Assistance Fund grant to demolish two downtown buildings. Both items are part of the meeting's new business agenda.

• Public hearing on a resolution to require the Planning Commission's recommendation for a special use permit for an assisted living facility at 36 W. Fillmore Street (SP-Thirteen Properties, LLC)
• Adoption of a resolution committing City support and fund match for a VBSF grant to demolish two downtown buildings

The council voted to require the Planning Commission to submit its recommendation on the special use permit for an assisted‑living facility at 36 W. Fillmore Street by October 21, 2025. It also adopted a resolution committing city support and matching funds for a Virginia Brownfields Restoration and Economic Redevelopment Assistance Fund grant to demolish two downtown buildings. Both motions passed with unanimous yes votes from all seven council members present.

• Approved resolution to require Planning Commission recommendation by Oct 21, 2025 for 36 W. Fillmore St. permit (unanimous yes)
• Approved resolution supporting VBSF grant and fund match to demolish two downtown buildings (unanimous yes)

City Council

The Petersburg City Council is convening a closed session to discuss acquisition or disposition of real property for a public purpose and to receive legal advice on litigation and specific legal matters, including provisions of the Resort Casino Host Community Agreement and Virginia Code sections. No public votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda consists solely of roll call, closed session, and adjournment.

• Closed session cited §2.2-3711(A)(3) for real property acquisition/disposition discussion
• Legal advice under §2.2-3711(A)(7) and (8) regarding litigation and the Resort Casino Host Community Agreement
• Discussion includes Code of Virginia 15.2-2261.1, 15.2-2262, and 15.2-2307
• Meeting location: Petersburg Library, 201 W. Washington Street, 3:00 PM

The council entered a closed session after a motion was approved (6‑0 vote; one member absent). The council later returned to the open session and certified the closed session (7‑0 vote). The council added an agenda item and directed the City Manager to execute the Resort Casino Host Community Agreement and its estoppel, each approved unanimously.

• Entered closed session (vote 6‑0; Jones absent)
• Returned to open session and certified closed session (vote 7‑0)
• Added agenda item to direct City Manager to execute Resort Casino Host Community Agreement (unanimous)
• Directed City Manager to execute Resort Casino Host Community Agreement (unanimous)
• Directed City Manager to execute Resort Casino Host Community Agreement estoppel (unanimous)

City Council

The Petersburg City Council will hold public hearings on amendments to the FY26 General Fund and Grants Fund, as well as several zoning ordinance changes including landscaping requirements and sign regulations. The Council will also consider approving the purchase of property at 117 Lafayette Street and 4 Ross Court.

• Public hearing on FY26 General Fund amendment
• Public hearing on FY26 Grants Fund amendment
• Public hearing on zoning ordinance amendment for landscaping
• Public hearing on zoning ordinance amendment for sign regulations
• Public hearing on purchase agreement for 117 Lafayette Street

The council voted 6-1 to adopt the Finance Plan recommended by Davenport & Co., directing staff to move forward with the proposed borrowing strategies. Ordinances were adopted to amend the FY26 Grants Fund, approve FY26 Carry‑Forward requests, and amend the FY26 General Fund to allocate $4 million for police vehicle purchases. An ordinance was also adopted authorizing the city manager to execute a purchase agreement for a 2,300‑sq‑ft parcel at 117 Lafayette Street for parking. All votes were recorded as roll‑call votes with the listed members voting yes.

• Approved Finance Plan to pursue credit lines and BANs (6‑1)
• Adopted FY26 Grants Fund amendments (7‑0)
• Adopted FY26 Carry Forward ordinance for $1 million (7‑0)
• Adopted FY26 General Fund amendment for $4 million vehicle purchase (7‑0)
• Authorized purchase agreement for 117 Lafayette Street parcel (7‑0)

City Council

The Petersburg City Council will convene in a closed session to discuss personnel performance and appointments, potential public contracts, the investment of public funds, and legal matters. The meeting is scheduled for September 2, 2025, at the Petersburg Library.

• Closed session to discuss personnel performance and appointments
• Closed session to discuss potential public contracts and public fund investments
• Closed session to receive legal advice on litigation and legal matters

The council voted to add specific code sections and court cases to the closed session agenda and approved entering closed session. After discussion, members approved a motion to return to the open session and certify that only exempt public business was discussed. The meeting then adjourned.

• Motion to add discussion of §2-5 City Code, §§2.2-3112, 15.2-2285 Va. Code, and cases CL25-409, 414, 440 approved (Yes: Cuthbert, Myers, Hill, Parham; Absent: Jones, Westbrook, Smith-Lee)
• Motion to enter closed session approved (Yes: Cuthbert, Myers, Hill, Parham; Absent: Jones, Westbrook, Smith-Lee)
• Motion to return to open session and certify closed‑session purposes approved (Yes: Cuthbert, Jones, Myers, Westbrook, Smith‑Lee, Hill, Parham)
• Council adjourned at 5:02 p.m.

City Council

The Petersburg City Council will hold a work session to review the FY26 Grants Fund, General Fund, and Capital Improvement Budget. The body will also consider first readings for ordinances regarding zoning updates, a vehicle repair shop permit, and a one-time employee bonus.

• First read to schedule public hearing for FY26 Grants Fund amendment
• First read to schedule public hearing for FY26 General Fund amendment
• First read to schedule public hearing for FY26 Capital Improvement Budget
• First read to schedule public hearing for zoning ordinance updates
• First read to schedule public hearing for a 1.5% one-time bonus for Social Services employees

The council adopted the consent agenda with a 7‑0 vote. The agenda includes approval of minutes from three prior meetings and schedules public hearings for several FY26 grant amendments, purchase agreements, a special use permit, and zoning ordinance updates.

• Adopted consent agenda (7‑0 vote)
• Approved minutes of July 15, July 25, and July 24 meetings
• Scheduled public hearing for FY26 Grants Fund amendment
• Scheduled public hearing for FY26 Carry Forward requests
• Scheduled public hearing for purchase agreement for 117 Lafayette Street
• Scheduled public hearing for purchase agreements for Ross Court lots
• Scheduled public hearing for special use permit at 1311 Commerce Street
• Scheduled public hearing for zoning amendment on sign and advertising regulations

City Council

The Petersburg City Council will hold a public hearing to consider an ordinance approving a special use permit. The request is from Chris Winslow of Winslow, McCurry & MacCormac, PLLC on behalf of SP‑Thirteen Properties, LLC. The permit would allow an assisted living facility at 36 West Fillmore Street, located in the R‑B Office‑Apartment zoning district.

• Public hearing on ordinance for special use permit to operate assisted living facility at 36 West Fillmore St, R‑B Office‑Apartment district

The September 2 special joint meeting of the Petersburg City Council and Planning Commission included a public hearing on a special‑use permit request for an assisted‑living facility at 36 West Fillmore Street. No vote or formal decision was recorded in the minutes. The hearing presented background information, proposed conditions, and community impact statements.

City Council

The City Council is meeting from August 9-11, 2025, for a visioning and strategic planning advance. The sessions focus on economic development, neighborhood vitality, governance, and service presentations.

• Visioning and Strategic Planning exercise
• Rules & Bylaws Workshop
• Economic Development goal discussion
• Neighborhood Vitality goal discussion
• Fire & EMS Services Presentation

The three‑day City Council Advance held Aug. 9‑11, 2025 was a workshop and presentation series. A quorum was present each day, but the minutes record that no council action or vote was taken. All discussions focused on strategic goals and presentations.

City Council

This is a special closed session meeting of the Petersburg City Council to discuss legal advice, investment of public funds, and personnel matters behind closed doors. No public votes or actions are scheduled; the agenda is entirely procedural.

• Closed session under §2.2-3711(A)(8) for legal advice on Chapter 15.2 and other legal matters
• Closed session under §2.2-3711(A)(6) for discussion of investment of public funds where competition or bargaining is involved
• Closed session under §2.2-3711(A)(1) for discussion of performance, assignment, and appointment of specific public employees and officers

The council unanimously approved a resolution authorizing Petersburg to join the Sackler Family opioid settlement and directed the City Manager to execute the necessary documents. It also approved moving a large list of public‑works projects to private contractors for project‑management oversight. In addition, the council voted unanimously to terminate both the Public Works/Utilities Director and the City Engineer.

• Approved resolution to participate in Sackler Family opioid settlement (unanimous)
• Directed City Manager to reassign listed public‑works projects to private contractors (unanimous)
• Directed Acting City Manager to terminate the Public Works/Utilities Director (unanimous)
• Directed Acting City Manager to terminate the City Engineer (unanimous)
• Added agenda item to direct City Manager to reassign project management (unanimous)
• Entered closed session for legal and personnel matters (unanimous)
• Certified that only exempt public business was discussed in closed session (unanimous)
• Adjourned the council meeting at 4:46 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

This is a procedural meeting with only a closed session; no public business is scheduled. The council will discuss real property acquisition/disposition, a public contract, legal advice and litigation, and personnel matters. No votes or decisions are expected in open session.

The City Council entered a closed session and later returned to the open session. They added and adopted a Resolution of Consent to the City Manager/Director of Emergency Management’s determination and formal declaration of a local emergency. They approved an amendment to the June 17, 2025 CDBG allocation, reallocating $88,000 from the Crater Area Coalition on Homelessness (CACH‑VCRC) to Peoples Advantage Federal Credit Union and $12,081.90 to unassigned funds. They added and authorized execution of the Richard Bland College Workforce MOU and the Petersburg Area Regional Tourism MOU. All votes were unanimous affirmative.

• Entered closed session under Code of Virginia §§2.2-3711(A)(3),(29),(7),(8),(1) – approved (Yes: Cuthbert, Myers, Westbrook, Smith-Lee, Hill, Parham; Absent: Jones)
• Returned to open session and certified closed‑session purposes – approved (Yes: Cuthbert, Jones, Myers, Westbrook, Smith-Lee, Hill, Parham)
• Added Resolution of Consent for local emergency to agenda – approved (Yes: Cuthbert, Jones, Myers, Westbrook, Smith-Lee, Hill, Parham)
• Adopted Resolution of Consent for local emergency – approved (Yes: Cuthbert, Jones, Myers, Westbrook, Smith-Lee, Hill, Parham)
• Added motion to amend the June 17 2025 CDBG allocation to agenda – approved (Yes: Cuthbert, Jones, Myers, Westbrook, Smith-Lee, Hill, Parham)
• Amended CDBG allocation, reallocating $88,000 to Peoples Advantage Federal Credit Union and $12,081.90 to unassigned funds – approved (Yes: Cuthbert, Jones, Myers, Westbrook, Smith-Lee, Hill, Parham)
• Added Richard Bland College Workforce MOU and Petersburg Area Regional Tourism MOU to agenda – approved (Yes: Cuthbert, Jones, Myers, Westbrook, Smith-Lee, Hill, Parham)
• Authorized City Manager to execute the two MOUs – approved (Yes: Cuthbert, Jones, Myers, Westbrook, Smith-Lee, Hill, Parham)

City Council

The council will hold public hearings on several ordinances that would authorize the City Manager to sign purchase agreements with developers for properties on Byrne Street, Virginia Ave, and multiple other sites. A separate hearing will consider an easement deed with Virginia Electric and Power Company for a transformer at the Poor Creek Pumping Station. Additional items include amendments to the FY26 Grants and General Funds and an update on zoning and subdivision ordinance revisions.

• Ordinance to authorize purchase agreement with ACUNA PROPERTIES LLC for 436 Byrne Street
• Ordinance to authorize purchase agreement with SQUARE ACRE PROPERTY for 201 Virginia Ave
• Ordinance to authorize purchase agreements with NUWAVE for several properties including 215 S. Jones Street and 921 Priam Street
• Ordinance to authorize deed of easement with Virginia Electric and Power Company for transformer at 960 Winfield Road
• Public hearing on amendment to the FY26 Grants Fund

The council adopted the consent agenda, including minutes from prior meetings. It approved a $21,800 amendment to the FY26 Grants Fund. It also approved a $3.3 million amendment to the FY26 General Fund.

• Adopted consent agenda (including prior minutes) – approved (7-0)
• Approved FY26 Grants Fund amendment of $21,800 – approved (7-0)
• Approved FY26 General Fund amendment of $3.3 million – approved (7-0)

City Council

The Petersburg City Council will hold a special meeting to vote on an ordinance that amends the City Code to change the polling location for the First Ward from its current site to Lakemont Elementary School.

• Public hearing for ordinance to change First Ward polling place to Lakemont Elementary
• City Council Special Meeting at Petersburg Library
• Vote to amend Section 46-92 of the City Code

The council approved an ordinance to amend Section 46-92 of the City Code, changing the First Ward polling place to Lakemont Elementary. The motion passed with five affirmative votes (Cuthbert, Myers, Westbrook, Hill, Parham) and no opposition. No public comments were received during the hearing. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Adopted ordinance to change First Ward polling place to Lakemont Elementary (5-0)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting approved (5-0)

City Council

The Petersburg City Council is convening a closed session to discuss several exempt matters: the acquisition or disposition of real property, the award of a public contract, legal advice and status updates in two specific lawsuits (Civil Action Nos. 3:25-CV-405 and 3:25-CV-326), and the performance and salaries of specific city officers and employees. No public votes or decisions are scheduled during this closed session.

• Discussion of acquiring or disposing of real property for a public purpose
• Discussion of awarding a public contract involving expenditure of public funds
• Legal consultation regarding Civil Action No. 3:25-CV-405 and 3:25-CV-326
• Discussion of performance, assignment, salaries, and appointment of specific city officers and employees

The Petersburg City Council entered a closed session, later returned to open session, added board appointments to the agenda, and approved several board appointments. Michelle Murrills was appointed to the Architectural Review Board, Brenda Henderson and Thomas L. Carwile were re‑appointed to the Board of Zoning Appeals, and Tonya Brown and Wanda Taliaferro were appointed to the Community Development Block Grant Advisory Board.

• Approved motion to enter closed session (Yes: Cuthbert, Myers, Westbrook, Smith-Lee, Hill, Parham; Absent: Jones)
• Approved motion to return to open session (Yes: Cuthbert, Jones, Westbrook, Smith-Lee, Hill, Parham; Absent: Myers)
• Approved adding board appointments to the agenda (unanimous affirmative vote of all present)
• Appointed Michelle Murrills to the Architectural Review Board (Yes: Cuthbert, Jones, Westbrook, Smith-Lee, Hill, Parham; Absent: Myers)
• Re‑appointed Brenda Henderson to the Board of Zoning Appeals (Yes: Cuthbert, Jones, Westbrook, Smith-Lee, Hill, Parham; Absent: Myers)
• Re‑appointed Thomas L. Carwile to the Board of Zoning Appeals (Yes: Cuthbert, Jones, Westbrook, Smith-Lee, Hill, Parham; Absent: Myers)
• Appointed Tonya Brown to the Community Development Block Grant Advisory Board (Yes: Cuthbert, Jones, Westbrook, Smith-Lee, Hill, Parham; Absent: Myers)
• Appointed Wanda Taliaferro to the Community Development Block Grant Advisory Board (Yes: Cuthbert, Jones, Westbrook, Smith-Lee, Hill, Parham; Absent: Myers)

City Council

This work session includes first readings and scheduling of public hearings for several ordinances: amending the subdivision ordinance, amending FY26 grant and general funds, authorizing property sale agreements for multiple parcels, and adopting the 2025-2029 CDBG Consolidated Plan. Also on the agenda is an appeal of an Architectural Review Board decision regarding vinyl windows and siding at 605 West Washington Street. Monthly reports and a budget update are scheduled.

• First read and public hearing for subdivision ordinance update to comply with Virginia Code
• First read for FY26 General Fund and Grants Fund amendments
• Appeal of Architectural Review Board decision on vinyl windows, siding, and corbels at 605 West Washington Street
• Ordinances to authorize purchase agreements for development properties: 436 Byrne St, 201 Virginia Ave, and multiple addresses via NUWAVE and Stepping Stones Properties
• First read for easement to Virginia Electric and Power for transformer at Poor Creek Pumping Station, 960 Winfield Road

The Petersburg City Council approved the consent agenda, which included minutes from several prior meetings. The council gave a first reading and scheduled a public hearing to consider an amendment to the Subdivision Ordinance. No vote counts were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes of prior meetings (no vote tally provided)
• First read and scheduled public hearing for ordinance to amend Subdivision Ordinance (no vote tally provided)
• Quorum confirmed

City Council

The City Council is meeting in a closed session to discuss real property, public contracts, and personnel matters. These items are being handled privately to protect the city's bargaining and negotiating positions.

• Discussion of acquisition and disposition of real property
• Discussion of public contract awards involving public funds
• Discussion of performance, assignment, and appointment of specific public employees

The council voted to adopt Ordinance 2025-ORD-42, which authorizes the City Manager to negotiate a master development agreement for the 801 S Adams Street project. The motion passed with five votes in favor and one against. Earlier, the council entered and later exited closed session, suspended its rules, and added the ordinance to the agenda, all by unanimous votes.

• Entered closed session (unanimous roll call)
• Returned to open session (unanimous roll call)
• Suspended council rules (unanimous)
• Added ordinance to authorize manager to negotiate master development agreement (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-ORD-42 authorizing manager to negotiate 801 S Adams Street agreement (5-1)

City Council

The Petersburg City Council will meet in closed session under Virginia Code §§2.2-3711(A)(1), (3), (7), (8) and (29). The council will discuss acquisition or disposition of real property, receive legal advice on actual or probable litigation, consider award of a public contract, and review performance, assignment, or appointment of a specific public officer. No specific decisions or contract amounts are listed in the agenda.

• Discussion of acquisition or disposition of real property for a public purpose
• Legal advice and status update on actual or probable litigation
• Consideration of award of a public contract involving public funds
• Review of performance, assignment, or appointment of a specific public officer

The council voted to convene a closed session, later certified that only exempt matters were discussed, and then voted to return to the open session. No substantive policy or contract decisions were recorded.

• Enter closed session approved (Yes: Cuthbert, Jones, Myers, Hill, Parham; No: N/A; abstain: N/A)
• Return to open session and certify closed‑session purposes approved (Yes: Cuthbert, Jones, Myers, Smith-Lee, Hill, Parham; No: N/A; abstain: N/A)

City Council

The Petersburg City Council will conduct multiple public hearings on property development agreements for several streets, including 135 Franklin Street, 116 and 120 N. Jefferson Street, 201 Graham Street, 617 S. Sycamore Street, and 723 Harding Street. The council will also consider an ordinance to amend the zoning code for short-term rental uses, a historic-district window replacement appeal, and a budget amendment for the FY26 Grants Fund. Additionally, the agenda includes first reading of a polling place change for Ward 1 and adoption of resolutions on a college board appointment, a strategic tree canopy plan, and support for expanding the federal child tax credit.

• Public hearings on property purchase agreements with Urban Development Corporation (Franklin & Jefferson), Barber Construction (Graham & Sycamore), and Anthony Jackson (Harding Street)
• Public hearing on zoning ordinance amendment to regulate short-term rentals citywide
• Appeal of Architectural Review Board decision regarding window replacement at 224 E Fillmore Street in Poplar Lawn Historic District
• Public hearing to amend planning commission ordinance to include compensation for members
• First reading to change Ward 1 polling place to Lakemont Elementary, with public hearing scheduled July 1, 2025

The council adopted an ordinance to purchase three city‑owned lots on Franklin Street and North Jefferson Street. It denied an ordinance for a Barber Construction purchase of 201 Graham Street and 617 South Sycamore Street, then later adopted a similar ordinance for the same properties. The council also approved a FY26 Grants Fund amendment adding a $125,000 grant for police software and technology upgrades.

• Adopted ordinance authorizing purchase of 135 Franklin St, 116 & 120 N. Jefferson St (5-0)
• Denied ordinance authorizing purchase of 201 Graham St & 617 S. Sycamore St (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance authorizing purchase of 201 Graham St & 617 S. Sycamore St (5-0)
• Approved FY26 Grants Fund amendment adding $125,000 police software grant (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda (including corrected minutes) (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to appropriate $300,000 for a sports training facility (fieldhouse) at Petersburg High School. The council will also consider approval of the proposed FY26 operating budget. Standard procedural items such as roll call, prayer, pledge of allegiance, quorum determination, and adjournment are included.

• Ordinance to appropriate $300,000 for the Sports Training Facility (Fieldhouse) at Petersburg High School
• Consideration of approval of the proposed City of Petersburg FY26 Operating Budget

The council adopted an ordinance to appropriate $300,000 for the Petersburg High School sports training facility. It also approved the Proposed City of Petersburg FY26 Operating Budget with a 4‑yes to 1‑no vote. A substitute motion to table the budget failed because it received no second, leaving the original budget motion on the floor. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved $300,000 appropriation for high school sports fieldhouse (Cuthbert, Myers, Smith-Lee, Hill voted yes)
• Approved FY26 operating budget (Myers, Jones, Smith-Lee, Hill yes; Cuthbert no)
• Substitute motion to table the budget died (no second)
• Adjourned meeting (all present voted yes)

City Council

The City Council convenes solely for a closed session, meaning no public votes or hearings are held. The closed session covers three topics under Virginia law: acquiring or disposing of real property, receiving legal advice on actual or probable litigation, and discussing performance and appointment of a specific public employee.

• 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
• Closed session under §2.2-3711(A)(1) for discussing performance and appointment of a specific public officer

The council entered a closed session, certified that only exempt matters were discussed, and then returned to the open session. In the open session, members added and adopted a resolution authorizing a competitive application for the Industrial Revitalization Fund to support demolition of the former Travel Inn. All votes were unanimous yes votes from the listed members.

• Entered closed session (Yes: Cuthbert, Jones, Myers, Smith-Lee, Hill)
• Returned to open session and certified closed‑session purposes (Yes: Cuthbert, Jones, Myers, Smith-Lee, Parham)
• Added resolution to agenda authorizing competitive application for Industrial Revitalization Fund for demolition of former Travel Inn (Yes: Cuthbert, Jones, Myers, Smith-Lee, Parham)
• Adopted resolution authorizing competitive application for Industrial Revitalization Fund for demolition of former Travel Inn (Yes: Cuthbert, Jones, Myers, Smith-Lee, Parham)

City Council

The council will approve a consent agenda that includes first readings and scheduling of public hearings for several ordinances. These ordinances would authorize the City Manager to execute purchase agreements for development projects at 135 Franklin Street, 116 and 120 North Jefferson Street, 723 Harding Street, 201 Graham Street, and 617 South Sycamore Street. Additional items include a zoning amendment for short‑term rentals, a planning‑commission amendment, an appeal regarding 224 E Fillmore Street, and approval of Community Development Block Grant funds for FY 2025‑2026 and FY 2026.

• Ordinance to authorize purchase agreements for development at 135 Franklin St, 116 & 120 N. Jefferson St (Urban Development Corporation)
• Ordinance to authorize purchase agreement for development at 723 Harding St (Anthony Jackson)
• Ordinance to authorize purchase agreement for development at 201 Graham St and 617 S. Sycamore St (Barber Construction)
• Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance concerning short‑term rental uses
• Approval of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for Program Year 2025‑2026 and Fiscal Year 2026

The Petersburg City Council adopted the consent agenda presented at the June 3, 2025 work session. The motion passed with five votes in favor (Councilors Cuthbert, Jones, Myers, Smith‑Lee, and Mayor Parham) and no votes against. The agenda includes first‑read motions to schedule public hearings for several purchase agreements, development projects, a short‑term rental zoning amendment, planning‑commission compensation changes, and other ordinance items listed as items a‑i. No other actions were decided during the meeting.

• Adopted consent agenda (vote 5‑0) covering items a‑i
• Scheduled public hearing for purchase agreements for 135 Franklin St, 116 & 120 N. Jefferson St
• Scheduled public hearing for purchase agreement for 723 Harding St
• Scheduled public hearing for purchase agreement for 201 Graham St and 617 S. Sycamore St
• Scheduled public hearing to amend zoning ordinance for short‑term rental uses
• Scheduled public hearing to amend planning‑commission ordinance to clarify member compensation
• Scheduled public hearing for Michael Knick appeal regarding windows at 224 E Fillmore St
• Scheduled public hearing to approve CDBG funds for FY 2025‑2026 and FY 2026 and to amend FY26 Grants Fund

City Council

The Petersburg City Council is convening a closed session only, with no public agenda items. The closed session covers legal advice, litigation, a public contract, and personnel matters. No decisions or discussions are scheduled for open session.

• Closed session under §2.2-3711(A)(7)&(8) for legal advice and litigation
• Closed session under §2.2-3711(A)(29) for public contract negotiations
• Closed session under §2.2-3711(A)(1) for personnel matters

The Petersburg City Council approved several budget and ordinance actions. It allocated $1 million for downtown‑to‑casino streetscape improvements and $32,090 for a homeless‑prevention partnership. The council also rescinded ordinance 23‑ORD‑51 covering the North Adams and Sycamore Grove projects. All motions were adopted without dissent.

• Amended Closed Session agenda to include real property acquisition (unanimous)
• Entered Closed Session per legal purpose (Yes: Myers, Smith-Lee, Hill, Parham)
• Returned to open session and certified closed‑session matters (Yes: Cuthbert, Myers, Westbrook, Smith-Lee, Hill, Parham)
• Suspended rules and added ordinance to rescind 23‑ORD‑51 (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance rescinding 23‑ORD‑51 (unanimous)
• Directed City Manager to allocate $1 M for downtown‑to‑casino streetscape improvements (unanimous)
• Appropriated $32,090 to Virginia Community Resource Center for homeless‑prevention collaboration (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the proposed FY26 Operating Budget, the Petersburg City Public Schools FY26 Budget, and the FY26 tax rate. The body will also consider a purchase option agreement for property development and the use of the Budget Stabilization Fund.

• Public hearing for the Proposed City of Petersburg FY26 Operating Budget
• Public hearing for the Proposed Petersburg City Public Schools FY26 Budget
• Public hearing for an ordinance adopting the FY26 Tax Rate
• Public hearing for a purchase option agreement with SUBSTRATE LLC for 130 N. Union Street and 122-124 West Tabb Street
• Public hearing for a request to use the Budget Stabilization Fund

The council adopted the consent agenda, which included the Title VI program resolution. It approved an amendment to the FY25 Grants Fund adding $71,863. The council also approved the FY26 budget for Petersburg City Public Schools.

• Approved consent agenda including Title VI program (6-0)
• Approved FY25 Grants Fund amendment of $71,863 (6-0)
• Approved Petersburg City Public Schools FY26 Budget (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a closed‑session meeting to discuss several confidential matters. Topics include the possible acquisition or disposition of real property for public purposes, legal advice concerning actual or probable litigation, the award of a public contract involving public funds, and the performance, assignment, or appointment of a specific public employee. No specific actions or amounts are detailed in the agenda.

• Discussion of acquisition or disposition of real property for a public purpose
• Legal advice update on actual or probable litigation
• Discussion of award of a public contract involving public funds
• Discussion of performance, assignment, or appointment of a specific public employee

The council voted to convene a closed session and later voted to return to the open session and certify that only exempt matters were discussed. Both motions passed unanimously among those present. No other decisions on property, contracts, or litigation were recorded.

• Motion to enter closed session approved (Yes: Cuthbert, Myers, Smith-Lee, Parham)
• Motion to return to open session and certify closed‑session purposes approved (Yes: Cuthbert, Jones, Myers, Westbrook, Smith-Lee, Hill, Parham)

City Council

The City Council will hear presentations on homelessness, economic development, and planning commission compensation. The consent agenda includes first readings and scheduling of public hearings for the FY26 operating budget, the FY26 tax rate, the FY26 school budget, and a purchase option agreement with SUBSTRATE LLC for the development of 130 N. Union Street and 122-124 West Tabb Street.

• First read and schedule public hearing for FY26 Operating Budget
• First read and schedule public hearing for FY26 Tax Rate ordinance
• First read and schedule public hearing for purchase option agreement with SUBSTRATE LLC for 130 N. Union Street and 122-124 West Tabb Street
• Presentation on Crater Area Coalition on Homelessness (CACH) Continuum of Care
• Presentation and discussion on Planning Commission Compensation

The council presented proclamations for National Police Week, the Petersburg Garden Club 100th anniversary, and the Healthy Hearts City initiative, each of which was accepted by the respective recipients. The discussion on the Crater PDC Community Identity and Assets item was moved to a future meeting. No other formal actions or votes were recorded.

• Presented National Police Week proclamation; accepted by Chief of Police
• Presented Petersburg Garden Club 100th anniversary proclamation; accepted by club members
• Presented Healthy Hearts City proclamation; accepted by Virginia Dept. of Health representative
• Deferred Crater PDC Community Identity and Assets item to a later meeting

City Council

The Petersburg City Council and the Petersburg City Public Schools Board are holding a special joint meeting. The primary purpose of the meeting is the presentation and approval request for the school system's FY26 budget.

• Petersburg City Public Schools FY26 Budget Presentation and Approval Request

The Petersburg City Council work session on April 23, 2025 included a presentation of the Fiscal Year 2026 Petersburg City Public Schools budget by Superintendent Yolonda Brown and finance staff. Council members and school board representatives discussed budget priorities, salary increases, insurance costs, and capital improvement funding. No vote, approval, or denial of the budget was recorded in the minutes.

City Council

This is a special emergency meeting of the Petersburg City Council. The sole purpose is to convene in closed session under Virginia Code §2.2-3711(A)(1) to discuss the performance, assignment, and appointment of specific public officers and employees. No other business is scheduled.

• Closed session for discussion on performance, assignment, and appointment of a specific city public officer

The council entered a closed session, certified that only exempt public‑business matters were discussed, and then returned to an open session. Afterwards, the council unanimously approved a second Letter of Censure and Cease and Desist directed at Council Member Charles Cuthbert.

• Approved entry into closed session (vote Yes: Cuthbert, Jones, Westbrook, Myers, Hill, Parham)
• Certified that only exempt public‑business matters were discussed in closed session (vote Yes: Cuthbert, Jones, Westbrook, Myers, Smith-Lee, Hill, Parham)
• Returned to open session (vote Yes: Cuthbert, Jones, Westbrook, Myers, Smith-Lee, Hill, Parham)
• Approved second Letter of Censure and Cease and Desist to Council Member Cuthbert (unanimous affirmative vote by all members present)

City Council

This meeting is entirely a closed session with no public votes or decisions scheduled. The council will discuss real property acquisition and disposition, legal matters including specific circuit court cases, a public contract award, and personnel performance and assignment. All discussions are exempt from open meeting requirements under Virginia law.

• Discussion of acquisition or disposition of real property for public purpose
• Legal consultation on circuit court cases CL25-282, CL25-257, CL24-715
• Discussion of award of a public contract involving expenditure of public funds
• Discussion of performance, assignment, and appointment of a specific public officer

Council Member Howard Myers moved to convene a closed session; the motion passed unanimously (4‑0). After discussion, Vice Mayor Darrin Hill moved to return to the open session and certify the closed session; that motion also passed unanimously (7‑0). Resolution 25-RES-018 was adopted to certify compliance with Virginia law.

• Motion to enter closed session approved (4‑0 vote)
• Motion to return to open session approved (7‑0 vote)
• Resolution 25-RES-018 adopted to certify closed‑session compliance

City Council

The Petersburg City Council will hold public hearings on amendments to the FY25 school budget and grants fund, as well as ordinances authorizing easements for VEP and a property purchase at 530 E. Washington Street. The body will also consider rezoning requests and a resolution allocating remaining CDBG funds.

• Public hearing for $4.5M Petersburg City Public Schools budget amendment
• Public hearing for $4M Streets Fund amendment
• Public hearing for VEP easement at 1937 Johnson Avenue
• Public hearing for VEP easement at 16 Raleigh Avenue
• Public hearing for rezoning 2233 Halifax Road to Light Industrial

The City Council unanimously approved a $4,523,723 amendment to the FY25 public‑school budget, a $49,200 amendment to the FY25 Grants Fund, and a $4,000,000 amendment to the FY25 Streets Fund for Oak Hill Bridge repairs. It also approved two ordinances authorizing the City Manager to execute easements for Virginia Electric and Power Company at 1937 Johnson Avenue and at 16 Raleigh Avenue. The consent agenda, including minutes of prior meetings, was also approved.

• Approved consent agenda and prior meeting minutes (unanimous roll call)
• Approved FY25 public‑school budget amendment of $4,523,723 (unanimous roll call)
• Approved FY25 Grants Fund amendment of $49,200 (unanimous roll call)
• Approved FY25 Streets Fund amendment of $4,000,000 for Oak Hill Bridge repair (unanimous roll call)
• Approved ordinance for City Manager to execute deed of easement to Virginia Electric and Power Co. at 1937 Johnson Avenue (unanimous roll call)
• Approved ordinance for City Manager to convey easement to Virginia Electric and Power Co. for Poor Creek Pumping Station project at 16 Raleigh Avenue (unanimous roll call)

City Council

This is a closed-session meeting of the Petersburg City Council, not open to the public. The council will receive legal advice and discuss actual or probable litigation, including matters related to the Hotel Performance Agreement and loan agreements for the Petersburg Hotel. They will also discuss performance and appointment of a specific public officer, acquisition or disposition of real property, and a public contract award. No votes or decisions are scheduled in open session.

• Legal consultation on actual or probable litigation, including the Hotel Performance Agreement and loan agreements for the Petersburg Hotel
• Discussion of performance, assignment, and appointment of a specific public officer
• Discussion of acquisition or disposition of real property for a public purpose
• Discussion of the award of a public contract involving expenditure of public funds

The council entered a closed session at 3:09 p.m. after approving the motion to convene it (5‑0 vote). They later returned to the open session, adopting a certification resolution confirming that only exempt matters were discussed (6‑0 vote). In the open session, the council approved a motion directing the City Manager to take all necessary actions to meet the Petersburg Police Department’s vehicle needs and to report back by the first June meeting (6‑0 vote).

• Approved motion to enter closed session (5‑0)
• Approved motion to return to open session and certify closed session (6‑0)
• Adopted resolution 25‑RES‑17 certifying closed‑session compliance
• Approved motion directing City Manager to address police vehicle needs, report by June (6‑0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the FY2025-2026 proposed operating budget and several ordinances. The body is reviewing budget amendments, property acquisitions, and zoning requests. The meeting includes reports on mass transit and CDBG COVID CARES Act funds.

• Proposed $4,523,723 amendment to the FY25 Petersburg City Public Schools Budget
• Zoning request by Crater Center, LLC to allow recreational substance retail in B-2 districts
• Rezoning request for 2233 Halifax Road from Agricultural to Light Industrial
• Proposed purchase of property at 530 E. Washington Street
• Allocation of $132,090 in CDBG COVID CARES Act funds for social services

The City Council approved the consent agenda, which includes minutes of prior meetings and first‑reading actions to schedule public hearings for several ordinances and resolutions. The motion was made by Vice Mayor Hill, seconded by Councilor Myers, and passed on a roll‑call vote of seven in favor and none against.

• Approved Consent Agenda (vote 7‑0 roll call)
• Motion to approve consent agenda made by Vice Mayor Hill
• Seconded by Councilor Myers

City Council

This meeting is solely a closed session under Virginia law. Council will discuss real property acquisition/disposition, personnel matters, legal advice on litigation and tax code requirements, and a public contract award. No public votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Closed session under §2.2-3711(A)(3) for real property acquisition/disposition
• Closed session under §2.2-3711(A)(1) for performance and appointment of a specific public officer
• Closed session under §2.2-3711(A)(7)/(8) for legal advice on litigation and code requirements
• Closed session under §2.2-3711(A)(29) for discussion of a public contract award

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding budget amendments for the general fund and a $1.9 million increase for public schools. The body will also consider a rezoning request for multiple properties on North Dunlop and Commerce Streets and a property conveyance at 3501 Halifax Road.

• Public hearing for FY25 Petersburg City Public Schools Budget amendment of $1,900,000
• Rezoning request by Capital City Homes, LLC for 208 North Dunlop Street and 901-933 Commerce Street to R-2 Single-Family Residence District
• Ordinance for City Manager to execute option agreement and convey property at 3501 Halifax Road
• Commercial lease agreement between The Wilds LLC and the City for 277 River Street
• Revenue bonds approval for the benefit of Southside Regional Medical Center

City Council

The City Council is meeting in a closed session to discuss the acquisition and disposition of real property. The body will also receive legal advice regarding specific Virginia Code sections and a Petersburg Circuit Court case, and discuss the performance and appointment of a public officer.

• Acquisition and disposition of real property
• Legal consultation on Petersburg Circuit Court Case No.: CL24-715
• Discussion of performance, assignment, and appointment of a specific public officer

City Council

The Petersburg City Council will approve its consent agenda and set dates for public hearings on several items. These include an amendment to the FY25 Petersburg City Public Schools budget for $1,900,000, a FY25 General Fund operating budget amendment, a rezoning request by Capital City Homes, LLC, and an ordinance to allow the City Manager to execute an option agreement for 3501 Halifax Road. The meeting also includes routine reports and updates from city departments.

• First read & schedule public hearing for FY25 Petersburg City Public Schools budget amendment, $1,900,000
• First read & schedule public hearing for FY25 General Fund operating budget amendment
• First read & schedule public hearing to approve rezoning by Capital City Homes, LLC for parcels at 208 North Dunlop Street and 901‑933 Commerce Street, changing from B‑2/M‑1 to R‑2 Single‑Family Residence District
• First read & schedule public hearing for ordinance authorizing City Manager to execute option agreement and convey property at 3501 Halifax Road
• Approval of consent agenda, including minutes from Oct 1 2024 and Feb 4 2025 work sessions

City Council

The Petersburg City Council and Planning Commission are holding a special joint meeting with three public hearings. They will consider creating a new Entertainment and Resort Casino (ERC) zoning district and rezoning property at 2949 South Crater Road and Wagner Road for a casino resort. Additionally, they will hear a request for a special use permit for multiple-family dwellings at 3030, 3060, and 3090 Pinetree Drive.

• Public hearing on ordinance to create new ERC (Entertainment and Resort Casino) zoning district
• Public hearing on rezoning 2949 South Crater Road and Wagner Road from PUD/B-2 to ERC district for PPE Casino Resorts Petersburg
• Public hearing on special use permit for multifamily dwellings at 3030, 3060, 3090 Pinetree Drive by Woda Cooper Development
• Proposed new zoning district would regulate entertainment and resort casino uses in the city

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on several ordinances, including revoking a special use permit for a vehicle rental and repair business at 1036 West Washington Street. It will also consider rezoning requests by Dominion Energy for three parcels on West Washington Street and a special use permit for multiple‑family dwellings at 25 South Crater Road. Additional items include budget appropriations for street maintenance, a property sale to PBURG ROE PROPERTIES LLC, and routine appointments and tax date extensions.

• Ordinance revoking a special use permit for Michael and Nina Stanley at 1036 West Washington St.
• Ordinance to rezone parcels 3345, 3339, and 3311 West Washington St. from R-2/B-2 to M-1 Light Industrial (Dominion Energy)
• Ordinance approving a special use permit for Fortune Founders LLC for multiple‑family dwellings at 25 South Crater Road
• Appropriation ordinance to increase urban highway maintenance funding in the FY25 Streets Fund Budget
• Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a purchase agreement to sell city‑owned property at 125 West Tabb Street to PBURG ROE PROPERTIES LLC

City Council

The City Council is convening in a closed session to receive legal advice and discuss specific city business. The meeting covers legal updates, personnel matters, and real estate transactions.

• Legal consultation regarding House Bill 2232
• Discussion of performance, assignment, and appointment of a specific public officer
• Acquisition and disposition of real property

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss a UVA assessment and various zoning requests. The body is reviewing several first-read ordinances to schedule public hearings for rezoning, grants, and property sales.

• Proposed creation of the ERC, Entertainment and Resort Casino District zoning
• Request to rezone 2949 South Crater Road and Wagner Road properties to the ERC District
• Proposed $5.0 million increase to DEQ ARPA Grant for Poor Creek Infrastructure Projects
• Proposed $59,543 increase to FY25 Streets Fund Budget for Urban Highway Maintenance
• Request to rezone 3345, 3339, and 3311 West Washington Street to M-1 Light Industrial

City Council

The Petersburg City Council will convene for a full-day workshop focused on strategic planning and the roles of elected officials. The agenda includes sessions on high-performance governance and a review of the current strategic plan.

• Review of Current Strategic Plan
• Roles and Responsibilities of Elected Officials
• Tools for High Performance Governance

City Council

The Petersburg City Council is holding an advance meeting with presentations on a revised casino masterplan and public safety & security. The meeting includes a tour of Live! Casino in Maryland. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda consists solely of informational sessions.

• Revised Casino Masterplan Presentation to council
• Public Safety & Security Presentation
• Tour of Live! Casino facility in Hanover, MD

City Council

This is a closed session only, with no public discussion or votes. The council will receive legal advice on pending litigation (Circuit Court Case No. CL24000772-00 and House Bill 2232), discuss personnel matters including the performance and appointment of a specific public officer, consider the acquisition and disposition of real property, and review a public contract award.

• Legal consultation on Petersburg Circuit Court Case No. CL24000772-00 and House Bill 2232
• Discussion of performance, assignment, and appointment of a specific public officer
• Acquisition and disposition of real property for a public purpose
• Award of a public contract involving expenditure of public funds

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and consider ordinances on several items, including a $1.9 million appropriation for a sports training facility at Petersburg High School, zoning amendments for data centers and gathering/event uses, a noise code update, and a used-car lot license revocation. Resolutions include a tree canopy partnership with Virginia State University and a trolley route study grant match.

• Public hearing and ordinance to appropriate $1,900,000 for the Sports Training Facility (Fieldhouse) at Petersburg High School
• Public hearing on zoning amendments for data center uses (unfinished business)
• Public hearing on an ordinance to amend sandwich board sign regulations in downtown Petersburg
• Public hearing on an ordinance to amend the noise code (Chapter 50, Article II)
• Public hearing on revocation of a special use permit for a used vehicle sales lot at 1024 West Washington Street

City Council

This is an organizational meeting where the City Council will nominate and appoint a mayor and vice mayor from among its members. The council will also consider a resolution to amend and readopt the Rules of Council, which govern its procedures.

• Nomination and appointment of Mayor
• Nomination and appointment of Vice Mayor
• Resolution to amend and readopt the Rules of Council

City Council

The City Council is meeting in closed session to discuss the acquisition and disposition of real property, as permitted by state law. No votes or public actions are scheduled; the agenda consists only of roll call, the closed session, and adjournment.

• Closed session under Va. Code §2.2-3711(A)(3) for discussion of real property acquisition and disposition

City Council

The Petersburg City Council work session will review several grant acceptance and appropriation items, including the Virginia State University Public Health Institute grant and the DMV Selective Enforcement grants. Council members will also hear a presentation on a regional data center and a review of the Community Forest Revitalization Program. Several ordinances will be scheduled for public hearing, such as changes to sandwich‑board sign rules, revoking a special‑use permit for a used‑vehicle lot, and funding a new sports training facility at Petersburg High School.

• Data Center presentation by Dept. of Economic Development and Stafford County Planning staff
• First readings and public‑hearing schedules for acceptance and appropriation of multiple state grants (VSUPHI, VDEM Emergency Management, Operation Ceasefire, FY25 DMV Selective Enforcement Police Traffic Services and Alcohol grants)
• Ordinance to amend zoning for additional flexibility of sandwich‑board signs in downtown Petersburg
• Ordinance recommending revocation of the special‑use permit for a stand‑alone used‑vehicle sales lot at 1024 West Washington Street (Parcel ID 024270002)
• Ordinance to appropriate $1,900,000 for a sports training facility (fieldhouse) at Petersburg High School