Charlottesville, Virginia

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Board of Architectural Review

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Human Rights Commission

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Bike & Pedestrian Advisory Committee

Planning Commission

City Council

City Council

Police Civilian Oversight Board

Historic Resources Committee

Board of Architectural Review

Housing Advisory Committee

City Council

Sister Cities Commission

Bike & Pedestrian Advisory Committee

City Council

Police Civilian Oversight Board

Historic Resources Committee

Planning Commission

City Council

City Council

Board of Architectural Review

Housing Advisory Committee

City Council

Bike & Pedestrian Advisory Committee

Planning Commission

City Council

Police Civilian Oversight Board

Historic Resources Committee

City Council

Board of Architectural Review

Housing Advisory Committee

Bike & Pedestrian Advisory Committee

City Council

Planning Commission

City Council

Police Civilian Oversight Board

Historic Resources Committee

Board of Architectural Review

Housing Advisory Committee

City Council

City Council

Historic Resources Committee

Planning Commission

City Council

Board of Architectural Review

Planning Commission

City Council

Historic Resources Committee

Board of Architectural Review

Planning Commission

City Council

Historic Resources Committee

Board of Architectural Review

Historic Resources Committee

Planning Commission

City Council

Board of Architectural Review

Planning Commission

Historic Resources Committee

Board of Architectural Review

Planning Commission

Historic Resources Committee

Board of Architectural Review

Retirement Commission

The Charlottesville Retirement Commission will approve its agenda and the minutes from the May meeting. Commissioners will discuss a proposed amendment to the City Code and a topic labeled DROP. The meeting will also include any other business before adjourning.

• Agenda approval
• Approval of minutes from May meeting
• Proposed amendment to City Code
• DROP discussion
• Other business

City Council

El Concejo Municipal llevará a cabo audiencias públicas sobre la emisión de hasta $29 millones en bonos de mejoras públicas y $25 millones en bonos de refinanciamiento. El cuerpo también está considerando un referéndum para un impuesto local sobre las ventas al por menor para financiar proyectos de capital de escuelas públicas. Otros asuntos incluyen subvenciones de vivienda y enmiendas de zonificación para 801 West Street.

• Propuesta de emisión de Bonos de Mejora Pública de Obligación General de hasta $29,000,000 y Bonos de Refinanciamiento de hasta $25,000,000
• Referéndum para autorizar un impuesto local sobre las ventas al por menor que no exceda el 1% para la construcción/renovación de escuelas públicas
• Asignación de $575,000 en Financiamiento de Subvenciones de Operaciones y Apoyo a la Vivienda FY27
• Asignación de $425,000 para Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority South First Street Phase Two
• Enmiendas al texto y mapa de zonificación para 801 West Street con respecto a Propiedad Protegida Individualmente

Minority Business Commission

La Comisión de Negocios Minoritarios discutirá actualizaciones sobre los programas de desarrollo económico, incluyendo la iniciativa GO Start-Up y un resumen del evento Piedmont Ascent/Piedmont Pitch. También revisarán el gasto de SWAM para la segunda mitad del FY2026 y los preparativos para la Reverse Vendor Fair 2026. La reunión incluye comentarios públicos y la aprobación de las actas anteriores.

• Aprobar las actas de la reunión del 16 de abril de 2026
• Actualización del programa GO Start-Up
• Resumen de Piedmont Ascent/Piedmont Pitch
• Planificación de la Reverse Vendor Fair 2026
• Gasto de SWAM para la segunda mitad del FY2026

Human Rights Commission

La Comisión de Derechos Humanos llevará a cabo una sesión de trabajo que contará con una mesa redonda con organizaciones locales. La reunión también incluye un seguimiento del plan de trabajo y la aprobación de las actas de la reunión anterior.

• Mesa redonda con 10th and Page Neighborhood Association
• Mesa redonda con Legal Aid Justice Center (LAJC)
• Mesa redonda con Blue Ridge Area Coalition for the Homeless (BRACH)
• Mesa redonda con Sin Barreras
• Aprobación de las actas de la Reunión Regular del 06/18/2026

The commission voted 6‑0 to approve the June 18, 2026 meeting minutes. The work‑plan check‑in was tabled, and new business items were also tabled for future discussion.

• Approved June 18, 2026 minutes (6-0)
• Work plan check‑in tabled
• New business tabled

Housing Advisory Committee

El comité recibirá actualizaciones del personal con respecto al cronograma de la limpieza anual del Código de Desarrollo y el Grupo de Trabajo de 'Missing Middle'. Los miembros también tienen programado mantener una discusión sobre las prioridades del comité.

• Actualización del personal sobre el Ciclo de Limpieza del Código de 2026
• Actualización sobre el Grupo de Trabajo de 'Missing Middle'
• Discusión de las prioridades del HAC

Charlottesville Economic Development Authority

The Charlottesville Economic Development Authority will review updates regarding Goal 3 of the Economic Development Strategic Plan. Discussions will focus on the Charlottesville Talent Network and pathways for opportunity.

• Update on Economic Development Strategic Plan - Goal 3: Pathways for Opportunity & Charlottesville Talent Network
• Approval of June 9, 2026, meeting minutes
• Review of May 2026 Treasurer Reports
• Announcement of joint meeting with County EDAs on September 15th

Historic Resources Committee

El Comité de Recursos Históricos continuará revisando un borrador de la Política de Nombramiento Honorario para individuos de la comunidad, con una discusión sobre los criterios y la documentación. También recibirán actualizaciones sobre el 50 aniversario del Downtown Mall, el proyecto Beloved Cville y la réplica de la Liberty Bell. Se dará la bienvenida a un nuevo miembro, Jonathan Rice.

• Revisión y discusión continua del borrador de la Política de Nombramiento Honorario
• Actualización sobre el 50 aniversario del Downtown Mall 2026
• Seguimiento de la réplica de la Liberty Bell en relación con el rediseño de la entrada ADA de la estación de bomberos de 5th Street
• Revisión de las Reglas de Procedimiento del HRC, revisadas en agosto de 2017
• Discusión sobre la colaboración de pasantías ACHS-HRC para el sistema de folletos de recorridos a pie de BPAC en línea

Police Civilian Oversight Board

La Junta de Supervisión Civil de la Policía analizará la implementación del programa de Oficiales de Recursos Escolares y revisará el plan de trabajo del Director para el año fiscal 2026. La reunión incluye dos periodos de comentarios públicos y la aprobación de las actas del 11 de junio.

• Aprobación de las actas del 11 de junio
• Discusión del MOU de los Oficiales de Recursos Escolares
• Revisión del Plan de Trabajo del Director para el año fiscal 2026
• Revisión del Plan de Trabajo de la PCOB para 2026
• Dos periodos de comentarios públicos

City Council

El Concejo Municipal llevará a cabo una sesión de trabajo sobre el Programa de Construcción de Instalaciones de las Escuelas de la Ciudad de Charlottesville, que abarcará evaluaciones financieras y de cartera, y discutirá un posible referéndum del impuesto sobre las ventas para financiar proyectos escolares. No se aceptarán comentarios del público durante esta sesión. Los informes de los concejales de las juntas y comités seguirán si el tiempo lo permite.

• Evaluación financiera del Programa de Construcción de Instalaciones de las Escuelas de la Ciudad
• Evaluación de la cartera de las instalaciones escolares existentes
• Discusión de un referéndum del impuesto sobre las ventas para el financiamiento escolar
• Reunión celebrada en CitySpace, 100 5th Street NE, con opciones de visualización virtual

Electoral Board

Tree Commission

Tree Commission

La Comisión de Árboles recibirá una actualización sobre el Plan de Gestión del Bosque Urbano, y se espera un borrador para finales del verano o principios del otoño de 2026. También discutirán los tratamientos de control de vegetación invasora, el desarrollo de Azalea Springs y un borrador de la lista integral de árboles. La reunión incluye informes del personal y actualizaciones del grupo de trabajo.

• Plan de Gestión del Bosque Urbano – Eocene espera el documento para finales del verano/principios del otoño de 2026
• Control de vegetación invasora – tratamientos de Rx Fire para esta temporada de crecimiento, con tratamientos de otoño y siembra de parcelas de polinizadores
• Desarrollo de Azalea Springs – actualizaciones
• Lista Integral de Árboles – discusión del borrador actual de la hoja de cálculo
• Grupo de Trabajo de Códigos – discusión

The Tree Commission approved the March minutes and elected its FY2026 officers: Shanti Levy as Chair, Hannah Brown as Vice Chair, and Cole Thornton as Secretary. Commissioners also received staff updates on the Urban Forest Management Plan, invasive species control, and plans for a first-ever Cville Tree Week in November 2026. The commission discussed but took no formal votes on several initiatives, including potential meetings with the Planning Commission and Stormwater Task Force.

• Approved March meeting minutes
• Elected Shanti Levy as Chair for FY2026
• Elected Hannah Brown as Vice Chair for FY2026
• Elected Cole Thornton as Secretary for FY2026

Sister Cities Commission

La Comisión aprobará las actas, escuchará el informe de la Presidencia sobre las descripciones de los puestos de los oficiales, el proceso de elección y la actualización de la señalización, y discutirá el Plan de Gastos del FY27-28. Se presentarán informes municipales sobre cada ciudad hermana (Huehuetenango, Besancon, Poggio a Caiano, Winneba) e informes de los comités sobre subvenciones, educación, divulgación y el retiro anual.

• Descripciones de los puestos de los oficiales y proceso de elección
• Plan de Gastos del FY27-28
• Actualización de la señalización de las Ciudades Hermanas
• Informes municipales de Huehuetenango, Besancon, Poggio a Caiano, Winneba
• Planificación del Retiro Anual el 29 de septiembre

Community Policy and Management Team

Bike & Pedestrian Advisory Committee

Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee

La Junta Asesora de Parques y Recreación votará sobre las tarifas y cargos propuestos para el FY27 para establecer diferenciales consistentes entre residentes y no residentes mientras se mantiene la asequibilidad. La junta también votará sobre la estandarización de los horarios de funcionamiento en todas las instalaciones de parques y recreación. Las actualizaciones adicionales incluyen el informe del Subcomité de Parcelas de Jardín y los campamentos de verano.

• Votación sobre las tarifas y cargos de Parques y Recreación para el FY27 con diferenciales entre residentes y no residentes
• Votación sobre los horarios estandarizados de funcionamiento en todas las instalaciones de Parques y Recreación
• Actualización del Subcomité de Parcelas de Jardín sobre actividades y recomendaciones recientes
• Informe del Director sobre los campamentos de verano y actualizaciones de programas
• Informe del Director sobre eventos en los parques

Planning Commission

La Comisión de Planificación llevará a cabo una sesión de trabajo que contará con una Sesión de Escucha del Código de Desarrollo con constructores y desarrolladores locales. Este es un punto de discusión, no una decisión ni una audiencia pública. La reunión también incluye la planificación del calendario futuro.

• Sesión de Escucha del Código de Desarrollo con constructores y desarrolladores locales

Human Rights Commission

La Comisión llevará a cabo una sesión de trabajo que incluirá una discusión con el Delegado Callsen y el Senador Deeds. Los miembros también revisarán el Plan de Trabajo actual y decidirán la fecha de la próxima sesión de trabajo.

• Discusión con el Delegado Callsen y el Senador Deeds
• Revisión del Plan de Trabajo
• Decisión respecto a la próxima Sesión de Trabajo el 07/02/2026

The Human Rights Commission approved the May 21 minutes (4‑0‑3). It decided to continue monitoring the Fifeville development issue and to request more information. The commission set new timelines: one‑on‑one stakeholder meetings by Aug 14, legislative recommendation priorities discussion on Aug 20, and city policy recommendations shifted to November. Additional stakeholder meetings will be planned for September or October.

• Approved May 21, 2026 minutes with corrections (4 in favor, 0 opposed, 3 abstained)
• Continued monitoring of Fifeville development and request for additional information
• Scheduled one‑on‑one or two‑on‑one stakeholder meetings to be completed by Aug 14, 2026
• Set legislative recommendation priorities discussion for Aug 20, 2026
• Moved city policy recommendation timeline to November 2026
• Planned an additional stakeholder meeting in September or October 2026

Housing Advisory Committee

El Housing Advisory Committee se reunirá para aprobar las actas de sus reuniones de abril y mayo y discutir una recomendación para una sesión de trabajo del City Council. La agenda es mayormente procedimental, sin propuestas específicas ni decisiones de financiamiento enumeradas.

• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 15 de abril de 2026
• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 13 de mayo de 2026
• Discusión de la recomendación para la sesión de trabajo del Concejo

Board of Architectural Review

La Junta de Revisión Arquitectónica decidirá sobre tres solicitudes de Certificado de Adecuación: un desarrollo de viviendas de varios pisos en 835-847 West Main Street, un portón de entrada en 601-617 East Market Street y el reemplazo de ventanas en 1410 Grady Avenue. La junta también discutirá actualizaciones de sus estatutos.

• Certificado de Adecuación para el desarrollo de viviendas de varios pisos en 835-847 West Main Street (BAR #25-0095).
• Certificado de Adecuación para la instalación de un portón de entrada en 601-617 East Market Street (BAR #26-0025).
• Certificado de Adecuación para el reemplazo de ventanas en 1410 Grady Avenue (BAR #26-0028).
• Discusión del personal sobre la actualización de la revisión de los estatutos: segundo borrador para revisión.
• Presentación de un nuevo miembro de la junta.

City Council

El Concejo Municipal considerará una segunda lectura de una ordenanza para establecer nuevas tarifas de servicios públicos de gas, agua y alcantarillado sanitario. Además, el concejo votará sobre la asignación de $16.8 million en fondos de tránsito federales y estatales para proyectos de capital de Charlottesville Area Transit, y asignará $575,000 para operaciones y apoyo de vivienda. Varios artículos de la agenda de consentimiento incluyen fondos para calles, aceras y subvenciones de servicios sociales.

• Segunda lectura de la ordenanza para establecer nuevas tarifas de servicios públicos de gas, agua y alcantarillado sanitario
• Asignación de $16,846,224 de FTA y Virginia DRPT para proyectos de capital de CAT
• Resolución que asigna $575,000 en fondos de la subvención Housing Operations and Support FY27
• Resolución para asignar $356,805 al presupuesto operativo de la División de Calles y Aceras
• Resolución que respalda la solicitud de SMARTSCALE de West Main y Ridge para financiamiento de transporte

Police Civilian Oversight Board

La Junta de Supervisión Civil de la Policía escuchará una presentación del Departamento de Policía de Charlottesville sobre los sistemas tecnológicos actuales y propuestos y sus beneficios para la seguridad pública y la supervisión. La junta también discutirá y reafirmará su plan de trabajo para el FY26 y comenzará la planificación de las metas para el FY27, junto con opciones de capacitación y retiro de la junta.

• Presentación de sistemas tecnológicos por parte del Jefe Kochis y el personal del CPD sobre tecnología implementada y adicional
• Reafirmación del Plan de Trabajo del Director para el FY26 y metas para el FY27 a partir del 1 de julio de 2026
• Revisión y posibles modificaciones al Plan de Trabajo de la PCOB 2026
• Discusión de la planificación del retiro de la junta con opciones de fechas
• Dos periodos de comentarios públicos para la opinión de los residentes

Electoral Board

City Council

El Concejo Municipal llevará a cabo una sesión de trabajo para discutir el Centro de Aprendizaje Temprano. No se recibirán comentarios del público durante esta sesión. Los concejales también podrán presentar informes de juntas y comités si el tiempo lo permite.

• Sesión de trabajo sobre el Centro de Aprendizaje Temprano

The council held a special meeting to receive a presentation on three design proposals for the Charlottesville Early Learning Center at Walker Upper Elementary. Staff recommended Scheme C, which would require an additional $17 million budget request to reach a total project cost of $51 million. Councilors expressed general agreement with Scheme C but took no formal vote. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adjourned meeting by a vote of 4-0

Planning Commission

La Comisión de Planificación revisará una solicitud de excepción especial para 1138 Rose Hill Drive. La reunión también incluye una discusión sobre el Plan de Participación Ciudadana revisado para los programas CDBG y HOME.

• Solicitud de Excepción Especial - 1138 Rose Hill Drive [PL-26-0063]
• Plan de Participación Ciudadana revisado para la Subvención en Bloque para el Desarrollo Comunitario (CDBG) y el Programa de Asociaciones de Inversión HOME

Charlottesville Economic Development Authority

La Autoridad de Desarrollo Económico de Charlottesville revisará actualizaciones sobre la meta de emprendimiento equitativo del Plan Estratégico de Desarrollo Económico. El organismo también discutirá acuerdos de desempeño y arrendamientos.

• Actualización sobre el Plan Estratégico de Desarrollo Económico - Meta 1: Emprendimiento Equitativo
• Actualización sobre Acuerdos de Desempeño y Arrendamientos
• Revisión de los Informes del Tesorero de marzo y abril de 2026
• Discusión de Piedmont Ascent y Piedmont Pitch
• Eventos de aniversario de Downtown Mall el 3 de julio

The board voted to approve the consent agenda with all members in favor. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous motion. No other substantive actions or approvals were recorded. The Authority will meet again in July and has a joint meeting scheduled for September 15, 2026.

• Approved consent agenda (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Bike & Pedestrian Advisory Committee

Community Policy and Management Team

Los Equipos de Gestión y Política Comunitaria de Charlottesville y Albemarle se reúnen conjuntamente para revisar y aprobar los puntos de la agenda de consentimiento, incluidos los informes financieros de mayo, las actas y los gastos rutinarios. Considerarán acciones sobre las solicitudes de revisión de proveedores. La reunión también incluye actualizaciones del Equipo de Planificación y Evaluación Familiar (FAPT) y del coordinador de CSA, así como la discusión de oportunidades legislativas y problemas de ausentismo escolar.

• Solicitudes de Revisión de Proveedores (Ciudad/Condado) como punto de acción
• Informes Financieros de Mayo (Ciudad/Condado)
• Actas de CPMT de Mayo
• Revisión de Gastos Rutinarios Aprobados por FC y FAPT (Ciudad/Condado)
• Actualizaciones Legislativas/Oportunidades de Abogacía

Tree Commission

La Comisión de Árboles discutirá la actualización del Plan de Gestión del Bosque Urbano, que ahora cuenta con 211 respuestas públicas recibidas a través de la plataforma Cville Connect. La comisión también revisará los tratamientos de control de vegetación invasora programados para los sitios de restauración, actualizaciones de la Lista Integral de Árboles con proyecciones de crecimiento a 20 años, y varias iniciativas para el FY2026, incluyendo una Guía de Preservación de Árboles y la Iniciativa de Sitios Vulnerables.

• Actualización del Plan de Gestión del Bosque Urbano – Eocene preparando el documento para finales de verano/principios de otoño de 2026; 211 respuestas públicas recibidas
• Control de vegetación invasora – tratamientos de tallo y foliares en todos los sitios de restauración a finales de mayo–junio, repetidos en octubre–noviembre de 2026
• Lista Integral de Árboles – actualizaciones para proyecciones de crecimiento a 20 años
• Iniciativas para el FY2026: Guía de Preservación de Árboles, Iniciativa de Sitios Vulnerables, Canopy Collective y Actualizaciones de CHIPP
• Sesión de trabajo con el City Council – objetivos y discusión

The commission approved the February meeting minutes. Betsy Roettger was appointed as a Parks and Recreation Commissioner. Five new members were appointed to the Tree Commission.

• Approved February minutes
• Appointed Betsy Roettger as Parks and Rec Commissioner
• Appointed five new Tree Commissioners

Sister Cities Commission

La Comisión de Ciudades Hermanas considerará asuntos rutinarios, incluyendo la aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 5 de mayo de 2026, un informe financiero con el Plan de Gastos Actualizado para el FY26‑27 e informes de ciudades socias en Guatemala, Francia, Italia y Ghana. Los informes de los comités cubrirán subvenciones, educación, programas y redes sociales, y propondrán nuevos subcomités sobre arte en el lugar, rotulación de autobuses, video y encuentros comunitarios. No se enumeran acciones legislativas ni contractuales.

• Aprobar las actas de la reunión del 5 de mayo de 2026
• Revisar el Plan de Gastos Actualizado para el FY26‑27 (Informe Financiero)
• Escuchar informes urbanos de Huehuetenango (Guatemala), Besancon (Francia), Poggio a Caiano (Italia) y Winneba (Ghana)
• Informes de comités sobre subvenciones, educación y programas/redes sociales
• Considerar la formación de nuevos subcomités: arte en el lugar, rotulación de autobuses, video, encuentros comunitarios

City Council

El Concejo Municipal llevará a cabo una audiencia pública y considerará las primeras lecturas de ordenanzas para establecer nuevas tarifas de servicios públicos de gas, agua y alcantarillado, y establecer una nueva tarifa de conexión de gas. El concejo también votará sobre resoluciones para asignar fondos para proyectos de capital de transporte ($16.8 million), servicios para niños ($2 million) y otras asignaciones presupuestarias. Los elementos adicionales incluyen la donación de servidumbres para mejoras viales y la derogación de secciones obsoletas del código de diversiones.

• Audiencia pública y primera lectura de la ordenanza para establecer nuevas tarifas de gas, agua y alcantarillado sanitario
• Audiencia pública y primera lectura de la ordenanza para establecer una tarifa de conexión para el nuevo servicio de gas
• Resolución que asigna $16,846,224 para proyectos de capital de Charlottesville Area Transit
• Resolución que asigna $2,076,696 de la Virginia Office of Children's Services para niños y familias en riesgo
• Resolución para autorizar la donación de servidumbres para las mejoras de la intersección de Route 250 y Route 20

Retirement Commission

La Comisión de Jubilación discutirá la tasa de interés para las contribuciones de los miembros y revisará las disposiciones del Defined Benefit Plan. También revisarán los rendimientos de inversión de marzo de 2026 de Dahab. La reunión incluye la aprobación de actas anteriores y otros asuntos rutinarios.

• Discusión de la tasa de interés para las contribuciones de los miembros
• Revisión de las disposiciones del Defined Benefit Plan
• Rendimientos de marzo de 2026 de Dahab
• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión de abril

Human Rights Commission

La Comisión de Derechos Humanos llevará a cabo una reunión ordinaria centrada en asuntos de planificación y administrativos. Los puntos de acción incluyen la aprobación de las actas de la reunión anterior, la discusión de enmiendas a las Reglas y Procedimientos de la HRC y la planificación de eventos próximos, como un diálogo con legisladores y reuniones con partes interesadas. No hay ordenanzas, contratos ni partidas presupuestarias en la agenda.

• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 04/16/2026
• Planificación del diálogo con legisladores el 06/18/2026
• Discusión de las enmiendas a las Reglas y Procedimientos de la HRC
• Planificación de la audiencia pública de apelación administrativa
• Decisión sobre la próxima sesión de trabajo el 06/04/2026

The Human Rights Commission approved the April 16 meeting minutes and approved amendments to its Rules and Procedures. The group tentatively scheduled a public administrative appeal hearing for July 6 and planned a legislator dialogue for June 18.

• Approved April 16, 2026, meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved HRC Rules & Procedures amendments (6-0)
• Tentatively scheduled public administrative appeal hearing for July 6, 2026
• Cancelled June 4, 2026, work session
• Planned July 16, 2026, stakeholder panel
• Planned June 18, 2026, legislator dialogue with advance questions
• Will pursue smaller stakeholder meetings where appropriate
• Will add disability-related organizations to stakeholder outreach list

Board of Architectural Review

Esta reunión incluye dos nuevas solicitudes de certificado de idoneidad para el reemplazo de ventanas en 110 3rd St NE y una nueva ampliación en 1615 Keith Valley Road, además de discusiones preliminares sobre un desarrollo de viviendas de varias plantas en 835-847 West Main Street y un proyecto de nueve casas adosadas en 526-528 Valley Road. La junta también discutirá las directrices para terrazas de espacios de cafetería y espacios cerrados.

• Discusión preliminar sobre el desarrollo de viviendas de varias plantas en 835-847 West Main Street
• Nueva ampliación y alteraciones exteriores en 1615 Keith Valley Road (propiedad protegida individualmente)
• Discusión preliminar sobre nueve casas adosadas en 526-528 Valley Road
• Certificado de idoneidad para el reemplazo de ventanas en 110 3rd St NE
• Discusión del personal sobre las directrices de diseño de espacios de cafetería para terrazas y espacios cerrados

City Council

El Concejo Municipal considerará una resolución que autoriza un acuerdo de compra de energía para Charlottesville Middle School, aprobará varias asignaciones de subvenciones de HUD que suman más de $1.2 millones y votará sobre un permiso de excepción especial para 408 Harris Road. También recibirán informes sobre alquileres a corto plazo y revisiones de ordenanzas propuestas por la Comisión de Planificación.

• Resolución para ejecutar el Acuerdo de Compra de Energía para Charlottesville Middle School
• Asignación de $389,975 de la subvención HOPWA para personas con SIDA/VIH
• Asignación de $98,484 del Virginia Homeless Solutions Program
• Reasignación de $200,000 para el Downtown Mall Crossing Project
• Resolución que considera el Permiso de Excepción Especial para 408 Harris Road

Police Civilian Oversight Board

La Junta de Supervisión Civil de la Policía revisará y votará sobre las revisiones propuestas a la ordenanza para recomendarlas al Concejo Municipal, a la espera de una revisión legal. La junta también escuchará un resumen del MOU de los Oficiales de Recursos Escolares por parte de la junta escolar y discutirá los próximos eventos comunitarios y procesos internos. Se han programado dos periodos de comentarios públicos.

• Votación para recomendar las revisiones propuestas de la ordenanza al Concejo Municipal a la espera de una revisión legal
• Marco de presentación para la sesión conjunta del 18 de mayo con el Concejo
• Descripción general y resumen del MOU de los Oficiales de Recursos Escolares
• Discusión de eventos comunitarios para la participación de la junta en verano y otoño
• Aprobación de las actas de las reuniones del 9 y 27 de abril

Housing Advisory Committee

El Comité Asesor de Vivienda revisará y discutirá sus prioridades para el año fiscal 2027. El comité también considerará aprobar las actas de su reunión del 15 de abril de 2026.

• Discusión de prioridades del HAC del FY27
• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 15 de abril de 2026

City Council

El Concejo Municipal llevará a cabo una sesión especial de trabajo para continuar una discusión con socios del área sobre el estado de la falta de vivienda en Charlottesville. La reunión se llevará a cabo de 4:00 a 6:00 p.m. en CitySpace y no incluye un período de comentarios públicos. No hay votos ni decisiones programadas; la sesión es puramente deliberativa.

• Continuación de la sesión de trabajo sobre la falta de vivienda con socios comunitarios
• Sin período de comentarios públicos
• Reunión presencial con opción de visualización remota a través de Zoom y el canal local Channel 10

The City Council held a special meeting to discuss the state of homelessness and progress on the 2000 Holiday Drive Low-barrier Shelter Project. Discussion focused on creating an operational plan, potential design changes to reduce costs, and interim uses for the facility. No formal implementation steps or new project designs were approved during this session.

• Authorized Vice Mayor Oschrin to participate via Zoom (4-0)
• Designated Councilor Fleisher as the City Council representative for the CoC workgroup
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Planning Commission

La Comisión de Planificación llevará a cabo una audiencia pública sobre una enmienda al mapa de zonificación y una enmienda al texto de zonificación para 801 West Street. También votarán sobre excepciones especiales de pendiente crítica para 2010 Meadowbrook Road y el Botanical Gardens of the Piedmont. Están programadas presentaciones sobre regulaciones ambientales y el Downtown Mall Action Plan.

• Enmienda al Mapa de Zonificación y Enmienda al Texto de Zonificación - 801 West Street [PL-26-0042 y PL-26-0043]
• Excepción Especial de Pendiente Crítica - 2010 Meadowbrook Road [PL-26-0037]
• Excepción Especial de Pendiente Crítica - Botanical Gardens of the Piedmont [PL-26-0044]
• Presentación sobre la Actualización de Regulaciones y Políticas Ambientales
• Presentación sobre la Implementación del Downtown Mall Action Plan

Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee

La Junta Asesora de Parques y Recreación discutirá los ajustes propuestos a las tarifas de los programas de recreación y los precios de las instalaciones, así como los cambios en los horarios de funcionamiento y los límites de edad del centro de recreación. La junta también considerará reprogramar la reunión de junio debido a la falta de disponibilidad del presidente. Los puntos rutinarios incluyen la aprobación de las actas y los periodos de comentarios públicos.

• Presentación y discusión de las tarifas y cargos para los programas e instalaciones de recreación
• Discusión de los ajustes propuestos a los horarios de funcionamiento y límites de edad del centro de recreación
• Consideración de la reprogramación de la reunión de junio debido a la falta de disponibilidad del presidente

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board approved a motion to recommend that the City's outdoor pools be free for City residents ages 4 to 17 for Summer 2026, pending City Manager approval. The board also discussed proposed changes to fee schedules and recreation center hours but deferred votes on those items to the June meeting to allow community feedback.

• Approved motion to recommend free outdoor pool entry for City residents ages 4-17 for Summer 2026, pending City Manager approval (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approved minutes from April 13, 2026 called meeting (5-0, 1 abstention)

Historic Resources Committee

El Comité de Recursos Históricos discutirá un borrador de la política de designación honoraria que establece criterios para las conmemoraciones, y revisará el diseño final de los letreros de los quioscos del 50 aniversario del Downtown Mall. Otros puntos incluyen actualizaciones sobre la réplica de la Liberty Bell, recorridos peatonales por los vecindarios y una posible colaboración de pasantías con ACHS.

• Revisión del borrador de la política de designación honoraria (establecimiento de calificaciones, consentimiento del propietario y aprobación de la Ciudad)
• Revisión del diseño de los letreros de los quioscos para el 50 aniversario del Downtown Mall (anteriormente se asignaron $3,500)
• Seguimiento de la comunicación sobre la réplica de la Liberty Bell con el Departamento de Bomberos
• Colaboración de pasantías ACHS-HRC para un sistema en línea de folletos de recorridos peatonales
• Actualización del personal sobre las pancartas informativas de Court Square (aplazadas de la reunión anterior)

Bike & Pedestrian Advisory Committee

Community Policy and Management Team

Los Equipos de Gestión y Política Comunitaria de Charlottesville y Albemarle se reunirán conjuntamente para revisar los informes financieros de abril y de los dos primeros trimestres, aprobar actas anteriores y votar sobre varias revisiones de políticas, incluyendo transporte, membresía, retención de registros, TFC y políticas de FAPT canceladas. También considerarán solicitudes de revisión de proveedores de CSA y una encuesta sobre brechas de servicio.

• Informes Financieros de abril (Albemarle) y Resumen Financiero del Trimestre 1 y 2 (City)
• Solicitudes de Revisión de Proveedores de CSA (City/County)
• Revisión de la Política de Transporte (County)
• Revisión de la Política de Membresía de CPMT (City/County)
• Encuesta sobre Brechas de Servicio (City/County)

The CPMT approved the consent agenda and financial reports for both Albemarle and Charlottesville. The Albemarle transportation policy was amended to add a 30‑mile radius and was approved. Several policy revisions—including membership, record retention, TFC, and cancelled FAPT—were approved for both jurisdictions. The Program Sub‑Committee was placed on hiatus pending future assignment.

• Consent agenda and financials approved for Albemarle
• Consent agenda and financials approved for Charlottesville
• Transportation policy amendment (30‑mile radius) approved
• Membership Policy revision approved for Albemarle and Charlottesville
• Record Retention Policy revision approved for Albemarle and Charlottesville
• TFC Policy revision approved for Albemarle and Charlottesville
• Cancelled FAPT Policy revision approved for Albemarle and Charlottesville
• Program Sub‑Committee placed on hiatus

Sister Cities Commission

La Comisión de Ciudades Hermanas considerará la aprobación de las actas de cuatro reuniones anteriores, recibirá un informe financiero con un plan de gastos actualizado para el año fiscal 2026-27 y escuchará actualizaciones sobre cada una de las cuatro relaciones de ciudades hermanas de la ciudad. Los informes de los comités incluyen subvenciones, educación y nuevas iniciativas como art-in-place, la rotulación de un autobús, proyectos de video y encuentros comunitarios.

• Plan de Gastos Actualizado para el FY26-27 que se presentará en el Informe Financiero
• Actualizaciones de la ciudad de Huehuetenango, Besançon, Poggio a Caiano y Winneba
• Nuevas iniciativas de comités propuestas: art-in-place, rotulación de autobús, video, encuentros comunitarios
• Aprobación de las actas del 12 de noviembre de 2025; 6 de enero, 3 de febrero y 7 de abril de 2026
• Informes de los comités de Subvenciones y Educación programados

Tree Commission

La Comisión de Árboles elegirá un Presidente, un Vicepresidente y un Secretario. Un informe del personal actualizará el Plan de Gestión del Bosque Urbano y discutirá los resultados de la presentación del Estado del Bosque. Los asuntos nuevos y antiguos incluyen actualizaciones administrativas, los siguientes pasos para el Estado del Bosque e iniciativas para el FY2026. Se recibirán comentarios del público al final.

• Elección de Presidente, Vicepresidente y Secretario
• Actualización sobre el Plan de Gestión del Bosque Urbano
• Discusión de los resultados de la presentación del Estado del Bosque
• Actualizaciones administrativas para los nuevos comisionados
• Discusión de iniciativas para el FY2026

City Council

El Concejo Municipal considerará una agenda de consentimiento con múltiples asignaciones, incluyendo $389,975 para HOPWA y $98,484 para el Virginia Homeless Solutions Program. Se han programado una audiencia pública y una votación para el Plan de Acción Anual de HUD para el PY 2026-2027, que asigna aproximadamente $1,205,469 en fondos federales para la vivienda y el desarrollo comunitario. Otros puntos de acción incluyen una apelación a la denegación de un Certificado de Idoneidad de la Junta de Revisión Arquitectónica para el desarrollo The Mark, y dos acuerdos de arrendamiento: uno en 100 5th Street NE para la Blue Ridge Area Coalition for the Homeless, y otro en 524 East Main Street para el Virginia Discovery Museum.

• Audiencia pública: Plan de Acción Anual de HUD para el PY 2026-2027 por un total de ~$1,205,469
• Apelación de la denegación de Revisión Arquitectónica para The Mark, 7th Street SW
• Asignación de $4,555,000 del Fondo de Contingencia del CIP para prioridades críticas
• Acuerdo de arrendamiento con Blue Ridge Area Coalition for the Homeless en 100 5th Street NE
• Nuevo arrendamiento con Virginia Discovery Museum en 524 East Main Street

City Council

El Concejo Municipal considerará una resolución que autoriza a la Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority (CRHA) a emitir hasta $7,000,000 en bonos de ingresos exentos de impuestos para Kindlewood Phase 3. Este es el único punto de acción en la agenda de la reunión especial.

• Resolución que autoriza a la CRHA a emitir hasta $7,000,000 en bonos de ingresos exentos de impuestos para Kindlewood Phase 3

The Charlottesville City Council approved a resolution authorizing the Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority to issue up to $7,000,000 in tax-exempt revenue bonds to finance Phase 3 of the Kindlewood redevelopment project. The bonds will support the construction of 85 units, including 24 townhomes, with no direct financial obligation to the City.

• Approved $7M bond authorization for Kindlewood Phase 3 (5-0)
• Unanimously adjourned the special meeting

Police Civilian Oversight Board

La Junta de Supervisión Civil de la Policía celebra una sesión de trabajo especial para discutir las conexiones entre los miembros de la junta, definir el propósito y la misión de la junta, y preparar los mensajes para las revisiones de la ordenanza. La junta planea votar sobre la recomendación de revisiones de la ordenanza en su reunión del 14 de mayo, antes de una sesión con el Concejo Municipal el 18 de mayo. No se esperan votos ni decisiones en esta sesión de trabajo.

• Discusión del propósito y la misión de la junta, incluyendo las vías principales: revisión de casos, revisión de políticas, alcance comunitario, procesos internos, interacción con el CPD
• Preparación para la votación de recomendación de revisiones de la ordenanza el 14 de mayo de 2026
• Sesión con el Concejo Municipal programada para el 18 de mayo de 2026
• Próxima reunión regular de la junta el 14 de mayo de 2026 en City Space (6:30 pm)
• Ejercicio de conexiones de la junta: los miembros comparten por qué se unieron y las conexiones comunitarias deseadas

Electoral Board

Electoral Board

Retirement Commission

La Comisión de Jubilación llevará a cabo una sesión cerrada según el Código de Virginia, recibirá un informe del Subcomité de Inversiones, revisará las tarifas de MissionSquare y discutirá un estudio sobre las licencias por enfermedad no utilizadas, lo cual podría afectar los beneficios de jubilación de los empleados de la ciudad.

• Sesión cerrada bajo la Sección 2.2-3711(A)(4) del Código de Virginia
• Informe del Subcomité de Inversiones
• Revisión de las tarifas de MissionSquare
• Estudio de licencias por enfermedad no utilizadas

The Charlottesville Retirement Commission unanimously approved a 5-year contract renewal with MissionSquare for defined contribution plans, reducing the per-person annual fee from $56 to $44 pending City Attorney review. They also unanimously voted not to reconsider a Public Safety Disability Retirement claim discussed in closed session. No action was taken on the unused sick leave study.

• Approved meeting agenda unanimously
• Approved February 2026 minutes with amendments and inclusion of retiree COLA letter
• Certified closed session compliance with Virginia FOIA (unanimous)
• Voted unanimously not to reconsider a Public Safety Disability Retirement claim
• Approved 5-year MissionSquare contract renewal with $44 annual fee per person (unanimous, pending City Attorney review)
• No action taken on unused sick leave study

Electoral Board

Board of Architectural Review

La Junta de Revisión Arquitectónica (Board of Architectural Review) revisará tres certificados de idoneidad en la agenda de consentimiento, incluyendo una propuesta de cancha de pádel en 320 West Main Street, voladizos de entrada en 410 2nd Street NE y la remoción de escaleras exteriores en 408 Park Street. El personal también discutirá actualizaciones del Downtown Mall (cruces vehiculares, fuentes, luces) y revisiones en curso de las Guías de Diseño. No se enumeran elementos diferidos ni elementos nuevos.

• Certificado de Idoneidad para cancha de pádel en 320 West Main Street (Downtown ADC District)
• Voladizos de entrada y alteraciones del sitio en 410 2nd Street NE (North Downtown ADC District)
• Remoción de escaleras exteriores en 408 Park Street (North Downtown ADC District)
• Discusión del personal sobre actualizaciones del DT Mall (cruces vehiculares, fuentes, luces)
• Discusión del personal sobre revisiones de las Guías de Diseño

City Council

El Concejo Municipal revisará varias resoluciones financieras, incluida una apropiación de $4.55 millones del Fondo de Contingencia del CIP. La agenda también incluye discusiones sobre el financiamiento de arte público, vivienda asequible y una propuesta de acuerdo respecto a reclamos relacionados con opioides.

• Apropiación de $4,555,000 del Fondo de Contingencia del CIP
• Reasignación de $1,854,818 en financiamiento del CIP para proyectos de infraestructura alternativos
• Autorización de hasta $4,300,000 en Bonos de Ingresos Exentos de Impuestos para Kindlewood Phase 3
• Establecimiento del Charlottesville Public Art Program con $50,000 en financiamiento
• Apropiación de $100,000 para la Facilitación de la Remediación de Líneas de Servicios Públicos

The City Council approved a resolution for 31% personal property tax relief and adopted the FY2027 budget and tax levy ordinance. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Adopted 31% personal property tax relief for 2026 (5-0)
• Adopted FY2027 budget and annual appropriation (5-0)
• Adopted annual tax levy ordinance for 2026 (5-0)
• Repealed previous 2025 tax levy ordinance effective Jan 1, 2026
• Unanimously adopted the meeting agenda
• Adjourned meeting by unanimous consent

Human Rights Commission

La Comisión de Derechos Humanos celebrará una reunión regular con una sesión de trabajo con la Oficial de Movilidad Económica Abi Matthew Wade. La comisión está prevista para discutir las enmiendas propuestas a la Ordenanza de Derechos Humanos y sus propias reglas y procedimientos, así como revisar su plan de trabajo. Se aceptarán comentarios públicos en dos períodos separados.

• Discusión con Abi Matthew Wade, Oficial de Movilidad Económica
• Enmiendas a la Ordenanza de Derechos Humanos
• Enmiendas a las Reglas y Procedimientos de la CDH
• Revisión del plan de trabajo
• Períodos de comentarios públicos (máx. 16 oradores, 3 minutos cada uno)

The Human Rights Commission approved proposed amendments to the Charlottesville Human Rights Ordinance for recommendation to City Council. The Commission also adopted amendments to its own Rules & Procedures. Additionally, the body voted to cancel the May 7 work session.

• Approved minutes from 03/05/2026 (5-0)
• Approved motion to convene in closed session (6-0)
• Certified closed session matters (7-0)
• Approved proposed amendments to Charlottesville Human Rights Ordinance for recommendation to City Council (7-0)
• Approved amendments to Human Rights Commission Rules & Procedures (7-0)
• Elected not to hold the work session on 5/7/26

Minority Business Commission

La Comisión llevará a cabo una elección para el cargo de Vicepresidente y recibirá actualizaciones sobre los programas de apoyo empresarial. El organismo también revisará el informe fiscal de adquisiciones correspondiente a la primera mitad del año fiscal 26 (FY26).

• Elección para Vicepresidente
• Informe Fiscal de Adquisiciones para la Primera Mitad de FY26
• Actualización de GO Start-Up
• Programa Launch Pad
• Capacitación SWAM para Compradores Descentralizados

Board of Zoning Appeals

La Junta de Apelaciones de Zonificación (BZA) escuchará una apelación de la determinación del Administrador de Zonificación de que el proyecto en 202 7th Street NW califica como vivienda estudiantil porque se encuentra a menos de media milla del campus de la Universidad de Virginia. El apelante cuestiona la interpretación de los límites del campus de la UVA utilizada en esa resolución de diciembre de 2025. La reunión también incluye elementos rutinarios como la aprobación de las actas, comentarios públicos y una sesión cerrada para consulta legal sobre el mismo caso.

• Caso BZA #26-02-001: Apelación de la determinación del Administrador de Zonificación de que el proyecto en 202 7th Street NW es vivienda estudiantil basándose en su proximidad al campus de la UVA
• Sesión cerrada bajo el Código de Virginia §2.2-3711(A)(8) para consulta legal sobre el caso BZA #26-02-001

Community Policy and Management Team

El Equipo Conjunto de Política y Gestión Comunitaria de Charlottesville y Albemarle considerará dos puntos de acción: una Actualización de la Política de Transporte y los Acuerdos de Proveedores de CSA (Ley de Servicios Integrales) para el año fiscal 2027. La reunión incluye la apertura de la sesión, presentaciones y el cierre.

• Actualización de la Política de Transporte como punto de acción
• Acuerdos de Proveedores de CSA para el año fiscal 2027 como punto de acción

Housing Advisory Committee

El Comité Asesor de Vivienda revisará las actas de su reunión del 18 de febrero y discutirá el progreso de sus prioridades para 2026. La sesión incluye puntos rutinarios como bienvenida, presentaciones, actualizaciones del personal y comentarios públicos. No hay acciones formales ni votaciones programadas.

• Revisión de las actas de la reunión del HAC del 18 de febrero de 2026
• Seguimiento de las prioridades del HAC para 2026
• Periodo de comentarios públicos

The committee voted to approve the minutes from the February 18, 2026 HAC meeting. No other actions were decided; the staff provided updates on loan programs, grants, and staffing, and the committee noted pending priorities and a potential worksession request. The next meeting is scheduled for May 20, 2026, with a possible reschedule to May 13.

• Approved February 18, 2026 HAC meeting minutes

Planning Commission

La Comisión de Planificación llevará a cabo una audiencia pública sobre el borrador del Plan de Acción Anual del Año del Programa 2026-27 para el financiamiento de la Subvención en Bloque para el Desarrollo Comunitario (CDBG) y el Programa de Asociaciones de Inversión HOME. También considerarán una solicitud de excepción especial para la propiedad en 408 Harris Road y recibirán una presentación sobre la Tarifa Alternativa del Manual NDS y el Estudio de Vivienda Estudiantil. La agenda de consentimiento incluye la aprobación de las actas de reuniones anteriores.

• Audiencia pública sobre el borrador del Plan de Acción Anual de CDBG y HOME para 2026-27
• Solicitud de excepción especial para 408 Harris Road [PL-26-0030]
• Presentación sobre la Tarifa Alternativa del Manual NDS y el Estudio de Vivienda Estudiantil
• Agenda de consentimiento: actas de las sesiones del 12 de noviembre, 25 de noviembre y 9 de diciembre de 2025
• Asuntos a ser presentados por el público que no estén en la agenda formal

Charlottesville Economic Development Authority

The board unanimously approved the consent agenda, including the March 10 meeting minutes and financial reports for January and February 2026. No substantive decisions were made beyond routine approvals. The meeting featured presentations on workforce programs and updates on the Economic Development Strategic Plan, as well as announcements about upcoming community events.

• Approved consent agenda (minutes and financial reports) unanimously

Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee

El Comité de Parques y Recreación oirá una presentación de estudiantes de planificación de la UVA sobre un estudio integral de acceso para Riverview Park, que incluye recomendaciones. La junta reexaminará la discusión sobre senderos para permitir más preguntas y determinar acciones de seguimiento. Otros temas incluyen la formación de un subcomité de Parcelas de Jardín y el informe sobre una encuesta comunitaria para un nuevo área de fitness al aire libre en el Parque Tonsler. La agenda también incluye aprobaciones rutinarias, períodos de comentarios públicos e informes.

• Los estudiantes de planificación de la Universidad de Virginia presentan el Estudio de Acceso a Riverview Park con recomendaciones
• Continuación de la discusión sobre senderos para obtener más comentarios y acciones de seguimiento
• Formación del Subcomité de Parcelas de Jardín y cronograma para las recomendaciones
• Encuesta comunitaria en curso para determinar la ubicación del nuevo área de fitness al aire libre en el Parque Tonsler
• Dos oportunidades de comentarios públicos para los residentes sobre asuntos de parques y recreación

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee met on April 13, 2026, but took no formal votes or action items. Members received presentations on the Riverview Park Access Study and trail connectivity, and discussed garden plot policy, public comment, and upcoming events. The meeting was largely informational and procedural.

• Approved agenda (8-0)
• Approved minutes with corrections (8-0)

Historic Resources Committee

El Comité de Recursos Históricos considerará las asignaciones de fondos para los paneles de los quioscos del 50 aniversario del Downtown Mall, las tarjetas de rack de los recorridos a pie de ACHS y la gestión de la Swan Tavern Collection. También discutirán la revisión de la política de Honoring Individuals, el futuro de la Liberty Bell Replica y los planes para documentar el 10 aniversario de los eventos de Unite the Right de 2017. Se brindarán actualizaciones sobre el Monticello Historical Marker y los recorridos mensuales a pie por los vecindarios.

• Solicitud de asignación de fondos para los paneles de los quioscos del Downtown Mall (estimado $250–300 por panel)
• Votación de fondos para las tarjetas de rack de los recorridos a pie de ACHS (opciones: $1,000 por uno, $1,500 por dos, $2,000 por los tres recorridos)
• Partida de fondos para la gestión de la Swan Tavern Collection
• Discusión sobre la revisión de la política de Honoring Individuals para la asignación de nombres a calles y marcadores
• Actualización y discusión sobre la ubicación actual y el uso futuro de la Liberty Bell Replica

Police Civilian Oversight Board

La Junta de Supervisión Civil de la Policía aprobará el orden del día y las actas de la reunión, presentará a un asesor independiente y revisará el proceso de revisión de casos de asuntos internos. Los miembros presentarán revisiones principales a una ordenanza de supervisión policial y planificarán la comunicación y los plazos para una votación del Concejo Municipal en mayo. También se proporcionarán actualizaciones sobre la divulgación comunitaria, la revisión de la política policial y la documentación antes de los períodos de comentarios públicos.

• Aprobación del orden del día y las actas de las reuniones del 23 de febrero y 12 de marzo
• Presentación de un asesor independiente ante la junta
• Discusión del proceso de revisión de casos de asuntos internos, tarjeta de puntuación y rúbrica
• Presentación de revisiones de la ordenanza y planificación para una votación de mayo por parte del City Council
• Actualizaciones sobre áreas del plan de trabajo: divulgación comunitaria, revisión de la política policial, documentación

City Council

En una reunión especial, el Concejo Municipal de Charlottesville votará sobre dos temas fiscales importantes: una resolución que establece el porcentaje de alivio del impuesto sobre la propiedad personal para el año fiscal 2026 y la adopción del presupuesto municipal del año fiscal 2027, la apropiación anual y el gravamen fiscal. Ambas ordenanzas para el presupuesto y el gravamen fiscal se encuentran en segunda lectura. La reunión incluye opciones de participación pública en persona y a través de Zoom.

• Resolución que establece el Porcentaje de Alivio del Impuesto sobre la Propiedad Personal para el Año Fiscal 2026
• Ordenanza que establece el gravamen fiscal anual para el Año Fiscal 2026 (2da lectura)
• Ordenanza que adopta el presupuesto y la apropiación anual del año fiscal 2027 (2da lectura)

City Council

El Concejo Municipal llevará a cabo una sesión de trabajo especial sobre iniciativas locales de arte y cultura. El Jefferson School African American Heritage Center presentará una actualización sobre el proyecto 'Swords into Ploughshares'. El personal revisará la función de la Public Arts Commission y la distinguirá del Arts Council. No hay comentarios públicos ni votaciones programadas.

• Actualización sobre el proyecto 'Swords into Ploughshares' por la Dra. Andrea Douglas
• Revisión de la Public Arts Commission frente al Arts Council por el Deputy City Manager y Maureen Brondyke
• Formato de sesión de trabajo, sin periodo de comentarios públicos

The Charlottesville City Council held a special meeting to discuss local arts and culture initiatives, including the 'Swords Into Ploughshares' project and the creation of a Public Arts Commission and an Arts Council. No formal votes were taken on any proposals; the meeting was informational and exploratory only.

Community Development Block Grant Task Force

Sister Cities Commission

The Sister Cities Commission will approve minutes from three prior meetings, hear a finance report updating the FY26‑27 spending plan, receive city reports on four sister‑city partners, and get updates from three committee areas.

• Approve minutes from Nov. 12, 2025, Jan. 6, 2026, and Feb. 3, 2026 meetings
• Finance Report – Updated FY26‑27 Spending Plan
• City Report – Huehuetenango, Guatemala
• City Report – Besancon, France
• Committee Report – Grants

City Council

The Charlottesville City Council meeting on April 6, 2026 includes reports, proclamations, and routine consent agenda items. Council members will consider a resolution to appropriate $100,000 for utility line remediation and an ordinance repealing a city code provision on employee bonds. The council will hold public hearings on the city's real property tax rate and on the FY2027 budget, including the annual tax levy and appropriations, as well as a loan to Piedmont Housing Alliance for the 501 Cherry Avenue site.

• Resolution to appropriate $100,000 for utility line remediation facilitation (1 of 2 readings)
• Ordinance repealing Section 2-4 of the City Code regarding bonds of officers and employees
• Public hearing on the Charlottesville Real Property Tax Rate
• Ordinance establishing the Annual Tax Levy for Tax Year 2026 (1 of 2 readings)
• Ordinance authorizing a forgivable loan to Piedmont Housing Alliance for the 501 Cherry Avenue site

Electoral Board

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss and wrap up the Fiscal Year 2027 budget. Updated budget documentation will be provided by the Department of Budget and Performance Measurement. The meeting includes a public comment period. No specific votes or ordinances are scheduled.

• Fiscal Year 2027 budget work session and wrap-up
• Public comment period for budget-related input
• Budget documentation available at www.charlottesville.gov/169/Budget

The council held a special meeting to finalize Fiscal Year 2027 budget development and determined it would balance the overall budget using the Citywide Reserve Fund. Members discussed appropriating funds for nonprofit agencies and directed the city attorney to draft language regarding excess school district funds. These items were discussed but not formally voted on as ordinances during this session.

• Determined FY27 budget balancing method using Citywide Reserve Fund
• Discussed appropriating Council Strategic Initiatives Fund for nonprofits
• Directed city attorney to draft language on excess school funds
• Adjourned special meeting by unanimous consent

Community Policy and Management Team

This meeting of the Charlottesville and Albemarle Community Policy and Management Teams includes action items on a transportation policy update, a gap-survey, and a membership policy revision. The team will also review financial reports (Q1 & Q2 for the city, and routine FC and FAPT approved expenses), approve previous minutes, and receive updates on system functioning including FAPT, CSA coordinator reports, and legislative advocacy.

• Review of Quarter 1 & 2 Financial Summary (City)
• Review of Routine FC Expenses (City/County) and FAPT Approved Expenses (City/County)
• Transportation Policy Update action item
• Gap-Survey action item
• Membership Policy Revision action item

The Albemarle County CPMT approved the FY2027 Child Support Agency provider agreements and authorized the chair to sign them. The agreements govern funding and rules for local providers supporting children in foster care and community programs. City of Charlottesville members could not vote due to a lack of quorum, so they will schedule a special meeting this month. Several other policy updates were tabled until both jurisdictions have full attendance.

• Approved Albemarle FY27 CSA licensed and non-licensed provider agreements
• Authorized CPMT chair to execute approved provider contracts
• Tabled city financials and consent agenda items until May meeting
• Tabled transportation policy update to a future meeting
• Tabled membership policy revision until Charlottesville has a quorum
• Agreed to establish a rate-setting workgroup at the May meeting
• Tabled CQI data review, legislative updates, and truancy discussion

Bike & Pedestrian Advisory Committee

Community Development Block Grant Task Force

City Council

The City Council will hold a budget work session to discuss Fiscal Year 2027 budget development, including the Capital Improvement Plan. The Department of Budget and Performance Measurement will provide updated documentation. Public comment will be accepted.

• Budget work session for FY 2027 Capital Improvement Plan
• Public comment period for budget priorities
• Budget documentation available at charlottesville.gov/169/Budget
• Meeting held at CitySpace, 100 5th Street NE

The City Council held a special meeting to discuss the upcoming fiscal year budget and capital projects. Discussion included real estate tax increase options, school funding, and potential changes to the city budget adoption deadline. No substantive votes or decisions were made during this session.

• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Retirement Commission

This is a routine procedural meeting of the Charlottesville Retirement Commission. The agenda includes approval of minutes, a report from the Investment Sub-Committee, and a closed session permitted under state law. No specific decisions or new proposals are listed.

• Report from Investment Sub-Committee
• Closed session under Virginia Code §2.2-3711(A)(4)
• Approval of February 2026 meeting minutes

City Council

The Charlottesville City Council will hold a special work session on March 25 to receive a presentation from the Low Barrier Shelter Workgroup about a proposed shelter at Holiday Drive. The workgroup, including PACEM, The Haven, and BRACH, will share recommendations and a conceptual path forward. Council members may ask questions and discuss next steps, but the session does not include a public comment period.

• Presentation on proposed low‑barrier shelter at Holiday Drive
• Workgroup partners: PACEM, The Haven, and BRACH
• Council to discuss recommendations and next steps
• No public comment period
• Work session scheduled 4:00‑6:00 p.m. at CitySpace, 100 5th Street NE

The council held a special meeting to hear from the Low Barrier Shelter Workgroup about a proposed facility at 2000 Holiday Drive. Presenters outlined an $8.6M redesign, operating budgets for partner organizations, and plans to consolidate housing navigation, day shelter services, and health supports in one location. No funding or policy changes were approved; the council only voted 4-0 to adjourn after receiving the presentation.

• Adjourned meeting 4-0 after receiving shelter workgroup presentation

Community Development Block Grant Task Force

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will receive an update on a transportation project. It will also discuss proposed amendments to the Homestay Ordinance. The meeting concludes with scheduling the next pre‑meeting and regular meeting dates.

• Transportation Project Update
• Homestay Ordinance Amendments

City Council

The City Council will receive an overview of the FY 2027 budget and hold a public hearing. Attendees may speak in person or view electronically. No specific budget figures or proposals are detailed in the agenda.

• FY 2027 City Budget Overview presentation by Department of Budget and Performance Measurement
• Public hearing on the FY 2027 budget (first of possibly several hearings)
• In-person meeting at CitySpace with remote viewing via Zoom and Channel 10
• Speaker sign-in required at Clerk table

The City Council held a budget forum and public hearing regarding a proposed 2-cent real estate tax increase for Fiscal Year 2027. Officials presented several options to reduce the $1,462,601 budget gap, including using reserve funds or reducing investments in transit and schools. No formal votes were taken on budget adjustments during this special meeting.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on an appeal of a Zoning Administrator's determination regarding student housing status for a project at 202 7th Street NW. The appellant disputes the ZA's interpretation of the University of Virginia campus boundaries used to make this determination.

• Public hearing on BZA Case # 26-02-001
• Appeal of Zoning Administrator determination on student housing status
• Project at 202 7th Street NW
• Consultation with legal counsel regarding BZA Case # 26-02-001

The Board of Zoning Appeals held a public hearing regarding an appeal by Mr. Reeder concerning BZA Case # 26-02-001. The dispute involves whether a multi-family project at 202 7th Street NW falls within the half-mile buffer of the University of Virginia campus to qualify as student housing. No final decision was recorded in the provided text.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved meeting procedures (5-0)
• Approved closed session for legal consultation (5-0)
• Accepted closed session certification (4-0)

Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will vote on adopting final bylaws and setting the remainder of the 2026 meeting schedule. Staff will present garden plot survey results for discussion on policy recommendations, and provide an overview of the city's trails program. Public comment is offered twice during the meeting.

• Vote to adopt final Board bylaws
• Approval of new meeting schedule for the rest of 2026
• Presentation of garden plot survey results and next steps for policy recommendations
• Overview of the city's trails program, including planning context and equity goals

Community Development Block Grant Task Force

The Community Development Block Grant & HOME Task Force will review the evaluation criteria for funding requests and examine the preliminary scores for HOME applications. Members will share observations and ask clarifying questions about the applications. The meeting will also elect officers and set the next meeting date.

• Election of officers for the task force
• Review of evaluation criteria for CDBG and HOME funding requests
• Discussion of neighborly preliminary scores for HOME applications
• Sharing observations and clarifying questions about applicant submissions
• Scheduling next meeting for March 28 at CitySpace

Housing Advisory Committee

Retirement Commission

The Retirement Commission will meet to approve minutes from a sub-committee meeting and receive a quarterly investment review from Dahab. No other specific items are listed beyond routine procedural business.

• Approval of minutes from October 27, 2025 sub-committee meeting
• Quarterly investment review by Dahab

Board of Architectural Review

The Board of Architectural Review will decide on three Certificate of Appropriateness applications for exterior modifications at properties in historic districts. The board will also discuss Preservation Month events, a cultural resource assessment for 218 W. Market Street, and the Downtown Mall's 50th anniversary.

• Addition on front elevation at 554 Valley Road (Oakhurst Circle-Gildersleeve Wood ADC District)
• Seasonal vestibule at 707-709 West Main Street (West Main Street ADC District)
• Window replacements and exterior modifications at 208 3rd Street NE (Downtown ADC District)
• Staff discussion on Preservation Month, 218 W. Market Street Cultural Resource Assessment, and Downtown Mall 50th Anniversary

The Board of Architectural Review approved the previous meeting's minutes. Discussion was held regarding a Certificate of Appropriateness for an addition and window replacements at 554 Valley Road, though no final vote on that application was recorded in the provided text.

• Approved January 21, 2026 meeting minutes (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the Charlottesville real property tax rate. Council will also consider several ordinances, including establishing a Public Art Program with $100,000 in funding, repealing outdated finance committee and school board appointment provisions, and updating city manager representation on the Retirement Plan Commission. Resolutions include $125,000 for a Small Business Energy Efficiency Incentive Program, a $159,947.55 tax refund, and supporting high performance building standards. Reports will cover a VDOT intersection study and collective bargaining impacts.

• Public hearing on real property tax rate
• Ordinance to establish the Charlottesville Public Art Program with $100,000 funding resolution
• Resolution to grant $125,000 for a Small Business Energy Efficiency Incentive Program
• Resolution to authorize a refund of $159,947.55 to a taxpaying entity or business
• Resolution in support of Charlottesville High Performance Building Standards

Historic Resources Committee

The Historic Resources Committee will receive updates on the Downtown Mall 50th anniversary, including survey results, exhibit design, and cost estimates. It will discuss the Liberty Bell replica project slated to ring on July 4, 2026, and review policies for honoring individuals in the community. Additional items include updates from Beloved Cville, ACHS lecture series, neighborhood walking tours, and staff notes on a $14,000 artifact storage fee and the May 5 Preservation Fair.

• Downtown Mall 50th Anniversary – survey goal 100 responses by March 31, exhibit design May‑June, cost discussion
• Liberty Bell Replica – subcommittee formed, project outline pending, bell to ring July 4, 2026 at 2:50 pm
• Honoring Individuals policy – review of naming procedures and potential guidelines
• Neighborhood Walking Tours schedule – March walk at The Meadows, June Locust Grove, July Lewis Mountain, etc.
• Artifact storage fee – Virginia DHR requires $14,000 to store artifact boxes

Police Civilian Oversight Board

The Police Civilian Oversight Board will hold a regular meeting including a closed session to review Internal Affairs Case No. 2025-90027 and receive FOIA legal training. The board will also hear updates on work plan implementation, approve the agenda and minutes, and allow public comment. An online calendar of events will be unveiled, and an event with the Department of Human Services on March 20 is announced.

• Review of Internal Affairs Case No. 2025-90027 in closed session
• FOIA legal training by City Attorney’s Office
• Unveiling of PCOB online calendar of events
• Event opportunity with Charlottesville Department of Human Services on Mar. 20
• Board work plan implementation updates and approval of action items

The board unanimously approved removing the internal‑affairs case item from the agenda and approved the February 12 meeting minutes. Members also voted unanimously to convene a closed session for legal counsel on FOIA and confidentiality matters, and then certified that only exempt public business was discussed in that session.

• Amended agenda to remove “Review of Internal Affairs Case Number 2025-927” – approved unanimously
• Approved February 12, 2026 meeting minutes – approved unanimously
• Constituted a closed session for legal counsel on FOIA compliance – approved unanimously
• Certified that only exempt public business was discussed in the closed session – approved unanimously

City Council

The City Council will hold a budget work session for Fiscal Year 2027, focusing on funding for outside and nonprofit agencies. The Department of Budget and Performance Measurement will provide updated budget materials online. Public comment will be heard. No final votes or ordinances are scheduled.

• Budget work session for FY2027 — outside and nonprofit agencies

The March 12 special meeting presented budget development information for FY27, including the Vibrant Community Fund, HOPS, Fundamental Agencies, and Intergovernmental Agency adjustments. Council members asked clarifying questions, and members of the public offered comments on funding. No substantive funding or policy decisions were made; the council voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote)

General

Sister Cities Commission

The Sister Cities Commission will meet to approve minutes from previous meetings, receive updates from the chair and finance officer, and hear city reports on partnerships with Huehuetenango, Besançon, Poggio a Caiano, and Winneba. Committee reports on grants, education, community outreach, and programs will also be presented. The agenda is largely procedural with no concrete decisions or financial figures listed.

• Approval of minutes from four prior meetings (Nov. 2025, Jan. 2026, Feb. 2026)
• City reports on four sister city partnerships (Guatemala, France, Italy, Ghana)
• Committee reports on grants, education, community outreach, and programs

Charlottesville Economic Development Authority

The board approved the consent agenda, the amended 501 Cherry Ave Performance Agreement, and the FY2027 budget, all with unanimous support. A closed session was convened and later certified. The meeting was adjourned at 5:10 PM.

• Approved consent agenda (all in favor)
• Approved Amended 501 Cherry Ave Performance Agreement (all in favor)
• Approved FY2027 budget (all in favor)
• Approved convening of closed session (all in favor)
• Approved certification of closed session (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting for a budget work session on the Fiscal Year 2027 budget, focusing on revenues and expenses. The Department of Budget and Performance Measurement will provide updated budget documentation online. Public comment is available in person or via Zoom.

• Budget work session on FY2027 revenues and expenses
• Budget documentation available at charlottesville.gov/169/Budget
• Public comment period with sign-in at Clerk table
• In-person meeting with electronic viewing options via Zoom and local Channel 10

The council discussed FY27 budget items, including revenue, expenditures, and tax relief programs. Councilors agreed to advertise up to a 2‑cent tax increase for discussion and flexibility. They then voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 8:05 p.m.

• Agreed to advertise up to a 2‑cent tax increase (unanimous agreement)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:05 p.m. (unanimous vote)

Human Rights Commission

The Human Rights Commission will hold its annual meeting, including a work session to review 2025 accomplishments and select focus areas for 2026 based on public poll responses and commissioner input. The meeting is primarily for planning and developing administrative documents. Public comment is limited to 16 three-minute slots.

• Overview of Work in 2025
• Summary of Public Poll Responses for focus area selection
• Commissioner discussion and selection of 2026 priorities
• 2026 Work Plan Development
• Confirmation of next Work Session on April 2, 2026

The Human Rights Commission approved the February 19, 2026 minutes with a 6‑0‑2 vote, changed future meeting start times to 6:00 pm with an 8‑0‑0 vote, and adopted “Economic mobility across protected classes” as its 2026 focus area with an 8‑0‑0 vote. Commissioners also decided not to schedule the April 2, 2026 work session. Follow‑up tasks were assigned, including contacting the Virginia Poverty Law Center and inviting the Economic Mobility Officer to the April 16 meeting.

• Approved 02/19/2026 minutes (6 in favor, 0 opposed, 2 abstained)
• Changed future meeting start time to 6:00 pm (8 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 abstained)
• Adopted “Economic mobility across protected classes” as 2026 focus area (8 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 abstained)
• Decided not to schedule Work Session on April 2, 2026
• Chair confirmed invitation to state legislators for May regular meeting
• Elizabeth assigned to contact Virginia Poverty Law Center
• Todd assigned to invite Economic Mobility Officer and Assistant to City Manager to 4/16/26 meeting
• Todd assigned to request IT removal of Commissioners from “all employee” emails

Bike & Pedestrian Advisory Committee

Community Policy and Management Team

The Community Policy and Management Team will approve routine financial reports and minutes, consider provider agreement revision requests for the County Bridges Treatment Center, and receive updates on system functioning including FAPT and CSA coordination. The meeting will also cover legislative updates, advocacy opportunities, and DJJ truancy matters.

• Review and approval of January/February financial reports (Albemarle) and February CPMT minutes
• Review of routine FC expenses and FAPT approved expenses for City and County
• Provider agreement revision requests for County Bridges Treatment Center (City/County)
• FAPT update and CSA Coordinator updates on transportation policy and rate setting for community‑based services
• Legislative updates/advocacy opportunities and DJJ truancy discussion

The CPMT approved the consent agenda for Charlottesville and the consent agenda with February financials for Albemarle. Provider agreement revisions for Albemarle's Bridges Treatment Center, Viewpoint Center, and the City agreements with Shawn Flanaree and Archer Maness were also approved. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved Charlottesville consent agenda (motion by Erin, seconded by Rebecca)
• Approved Albemarle consent agenda and February financials (motion by Alice, seconded by Eugene)
• Approved Albemarle Bridges Treatment Center provider agreement revisions (motion by Erin, seconded by Alice)
• Approved Viewpoint Center provider agreement revisions (motion by Alice, seconded by Eugene)
• Approved City agreements with Shawn Flanaree and Archer Maness (motion by Leon, seconded by Christa)

Community Development Block Grant Task Force

The CDBG & HOME Taskforce will review funding requests, discuss the Neighborly software portal, and select officers for the 2026 program year. The meeting is scheduled for March 4 at CitySpace.

• Review of received requests for CDBG & HOME funding
• Overview of Neighborly Software subrecipient and reviewers portals
• Selection of Taskforce officers
• Review of application templates and evaluation criteria
• Next meeting scheduled for March 21 at 6pm

Tree Commission

The Charlottesville Tree Commission meets in person to hear a staff update on the Urban Forest Management Plan, now projected for completion by August 2026. Other discussion items include an invasive plant control update, a soil drench for Downtown Mall oaks, and a draft review of the State of the Forest report. New city staff members are introduced. Public comment is scheduled.

• Urban Forest Management Plan update: work with Eocene continues, projected completion by August 2026
• Invasive plant control update: Rx Fire treatments finish by March 15; chemical treatments resume late spring/early summer
• Downtown Mall Oaks to receive soil drench in March to improve vigor
• State of the Forest draft discussion: revisions, photographs, PowerPoint, timeline
• New commissioner recruits and archiving of past three years in Teams

The commission approved the November and December meeting minutes. It confirmed that the Urban Forest Management Plan will continue to be developed with Eocene Environmental Consultants. A recruitment flyer was created with a February 1 application deadline, and the State of the Forest (SOTF) report is scheduled for presentation to City Council on April 20. Plans were discussed to create a Tree Preservation Packet in spring 2026 and to outline Canopy Collective priorities.

• Approved November minutes
• Approved December minutes
• Set SOTF report presentation for April 20
• Created recruitment flyer; applications deadline Feb 1
• Planned Tree Preservation Packet creation in spring 2026
• Discussed Canopy Collective priorities

Tree Commission

City Council

City Council will vote on a budget amendment of $10,001,875.49 and resolutions regarding the Westhaven Redevelopment area. The body will also receive presentations on the proposed City and School Board budgets for Fiscal Year 2027.

• Resolution to amend FY26 Budget by $10,001,875.49
• Resolution to grant $125,000 for Small Business Energy Efficiency Incentive Program
• Appropriation of $198,910 in VDOT funds for 10th and Grady, Monticello 2nd, and Preston Harris projects
• Resolutions designating and financially supporting Westhaven Redevelopment
• Water and wastewater leak credit of $20,770.05 for Tiger Fuel Company

The council adopted a FY 2026 budget amendment that reallocates $10,001,875.49 of surplus funds. It also approved $198,910 of VDOT transportation funds, a $125,000 small‑business energy incentive, and a $20,770.05 water‑leak credit for Tiger Fuel Company. A closed‑session meeting was authorized to consider candidates for the Redevelopment & Housing Authority Board, and a letter opposing the Tenaska plant expansion was ratified.

• Approved FY 2026 budget amendment reallocating $10,001,875.49
• Appropriated $198,910 VDOT funds for 10th & Grady, Monticello 2nd, and Preston Ave/Harris St projects
• Authorized closed session to consider candidates for the Redevelopment & Housing Authority Board (5‑0)
• Approved $125,000 grant for Small Business Energy Efficiency Incentive Program
• Approved $20,770.05 water and wastewater leak credit for Tiger Fuel Company
• Ratified transmission of a letter opposing Tenaska Plant expansion to Fluvanna County
• Amended agenda to add resolution ratifying letter to Fluvanna County (unanimous)

Retirement Commission

The Charlottesville Retirement Commission will receive presentations from CapTrust on investment performance and MissionSquare on retirement plan administration, as well as a cybersecurity update. The commission will also discuss a potential retiree cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). The meeting includes approval of the agenda and prior minutes.

• CapTrust presentation by Barry Schmitt and Will Chitwood on investment performance
• MissionSquare presentation by Frank Kosich on retirement plan administration
• Cybersecurity presentation by Rowley Molina
• Discussion of retiree cost-of-living adjustment (COLA)

The agenda was adopted unanimously and the February 4 minutes were approved unanimously. The commission decided to draft and circulate a letter to City Manager Sam Sanders outlining several retiree COLA funding options. A motion to recommend a 2.7% COLA was not seconded, so no recommendation was made. Members also agreed to address the COLA issue earlier in next year's budget cycle.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February 4 minutes with changes (unanimous)
• Draft letter to Sam Sanders with COLA options (consensus)
• Motion for 2.7% COLA not seconded – no action taken
• Will discuss retiree COLA earlier in next fiscal year's budget cycle (consensus)

Police Civilian Oversight Board

The Police Civilian Oversight Board will hold a special work session to prepare for a closed session case review and discuss ordinance modifications ahead of a joint meeting with City Council on May 18. The board will also review FOIA implications, set communication preferences, and outline work plan tasks for community outreach.

• Preparation for case review in closed session, including FOIA exemptions and confidentiality
• Ordinance modifications in advance of joint City Council meeting on May 18
• Board member communication preferences and FOIA compliance
• 2026 Work Plan task implementation and community outreach components
• Review of next steps and potential press release

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda. Members agreed that the director will distribute a replacement purpose statement for the ordinance and will prepare a redlined draft for feedback. They adopted a workflow for revising the ordinance, decided to keep the commendations section with clarified standards, and scheduled regular whole‑board work sessions, weekly email updates, and monthly activity reports.

• Agenda approved unanimously
• Director to distribute proposed replacement purpose statement for board feedback
• Director to prepare redlined ordinance revisions; small working group to review; full board to give feedback before final vote
• Board to retain commendations section but add clarified process and standards
• Board to schedule regular whole‑board work sessions (in‑person and Zoom) in addition to monthly public meetings
• Director to send weekly Tuesday email updates to board members
• Director to resume monthly reports on board contacts and activity

General

Human Rights Commission

The Human Rights Commission will hold a regular meeting to elect a vice chair, discuss public hearing procedures, and review the annual work plan. The meeting includes public comment periods and approval of previous minutes. It is primarily administrative and procedural.

• Election of Vice Chair
• Discussion of public hearing procedure
• Work plan check-in
• Confirmation of Annual Planning Meeting on March 5, 2026
• Approval of 01-09-2026 and 01-15-2026 meeting minutes

The commission approved the minutes from the January 9 and January 15 meetings. Elizabeth Stark was elected Vice Chair. Commissioners approved a three‑member panel (Callum von Schill, Dawn Lawson, Elizabeth Stark) to conduct the upcoming public hearing for Case 2025‑2. The next HRC Annual Planning Meeting is scheduled for March 5.

• Approve minutes from 01/09/2026 (1‑0‑5)
• Approve minutes from 01/15/2026 (6‑0‑1)
• Elect Elizabeth Stark as Vice Chair (6‑0‑0)
• Approve panel of Callum, Dawn, and Elizabeth for Case 2025‑2 hearing (6‑0‑0)

Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will vote on the 2026 meeting schedule and discuss a draft letter to City Council regarding the FY budget. The board will also review the final draft of its bylaws after review by the City Attorney and City Manager.

• Vote on 2026 meeting schedule
• Discussion of FY budget letter to City Council
• Review of Parks & Recreation Advisory Board bylaws
• Preview of upcoming board topics and presentations
• Director's report on CIP process

Board of Architectural Review

The Board of Architectural Review will consider certificates of appropriateness for window replacements and a city trashcan replacement plan. The board will also hold pre-application conferences for a new townhome development and a single-family home.

• Window replacements at 701-705 West Main Street
• Downtown Mall trashcan replacement plan
• Pre-application for nine townhomes at 528 Valley Road
• Pre-application for a single-family home at 714-716 Lexington Avenue

The Board approved the November 18, 2025 meeting minutes with a unanimous 7‑0 vote. It also approved the Certificate of Appropriateness for window replacements at 701‑705 West Main Street, also by a 7‑0 vote, subject to specific conditions. No vote was recorded on the Downtown Mall trash‑can replacement plan.

• Approved November 18, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 701‑705 West Main Street window replacements (7-0)

Housing Advisory Committee

The Housing Advisory Committee approved minutes from a previous meeting and received a presentation on a two-year regional housing study. Staff discussed a new program to help residents pay rent at Kindlewood.

• Approved December 2025 HAC meeting minutes
• Review of Regional Housing Study findings
• Discussion on rent assistance program for Kindlewood
• Status update on Intervention Analysis Tool
• Discussion on Westhaven redevelopment density

The committee approved the minutes from the January 21, 2026 meeting. It passed a motion affirming the need for additional NDS housing staff capacity and directing that funding for at least one new housing staff position be included in the FY27 budget. The motion was supported by a public comment from PHAR endorsing the letter to City Council.

• Approved January 21, 2026 HAC meeting minutes
• Motion passed to include funding for at least one additional NDS housing staff position in the FY27 budget

City Council

The City Council will consider a $10,001,875.49 budget amendment, zoning text amendments, and fee schedule updates. The meeting also includes a proclamation for a local tennis coach and a public comment period.

• Public Hearing and Resolution to Amend FY26 Budget - $10,001,875.49
• Public Hearing and Ordinance for Zoning Text Amendments Tiers 1 and 2
• Public Hearing and Ordinance for Neighborhood Development Services Fee Schedule Update
• Public Hearing and Ordinance for Quitclaim Natural Gas Easement (Belvedere Subdivision 5B)
• Resolution to Appropriate $60,000 for National League of Cities Economic Initiative Program

The Charlottesville City Council adopted its consent agenda, which included a $60,000 grant appropriation and a $150,000 appropriation for an electric‑bike voucher program, both approved unanimously. The council also approved an ordinance amending Section 11-131 of the city code. In a closed session, council members appointed new members to ten boards and commissions, also by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved meeting agenda unanimously (5‑0)
• Closed the open meeting for a closed session (5‑0)
• Adopted consent agenda items including $60,000 grant appropriation (5‑0)
• Adopted ordinance amending Section 11-131 (2nd reading) (5‑0)
• Appropriated $150,000 for electric‑bike voucher program (5‑0)
• Appointed members to Economic Development Authority, Community Development Block Grant & HOME Taskforce, Housing Advisory Committee, Human Rights Commission, JABA Advisory Council on Aging, JABA Board of Directors, Minority Business Commission, Piedmont YMCA Board, Sister Cities Commission, Social Services Advisory Board, and Tree Commission (5‑0)
• Adopted consent agenda items (overall) (5‑0)

Historic Resources Committee

The Historic Resources Committee will meet to approve minutes, hear public comment, and receive updates on the Downtown Mall 50th anniversary celebration, Beloved Cville, and ACHS. They will review the 2026 work plan, discuss honorary street designations and related policy, and hear about upcoming neighborhood walking tours. Staff will also provide updates on ADC District Guidelines and the Preservation Plan.

• Downtown Mall 50th anniversary survey and timeline for spring-fall 2026 installations
• Liberty Bell replica discussion and review of 1980 council decision
• Honorary streets policy review and research on honoring individuals
• Neighborhood walking tours schedule: Johnson Village (Feb), The Meadows (Mar), Locust Grove (Jun), Lewis Mountain (Jul), Martha Jefferson/Little High (Sep), Barracks Rd/Rugby (Oct), Belmont (Dec)
• Staff discussion on ADC District Guidelines and Preservation Plan updates

Police Civilian Oversight Board

The Police Civilian Oversight Board will approve the selection of independent counsel and hear a presentation from Chief of Police Michael P. Kochis. The board will also discuss community outreach as part of its work plan, and plan ordinance modifications for a joint meeting with City Council in April. Additionally, they will review implementation tasks from January and February, including a policy and community engagement opportunity with school resource officers.

• Approval of independent counsel selection
• Guest speaker: Chief of Police Michael P. Kochis
• Community outreach process discussion and feedback
• Ordinance model and modifications for joint meeting with City Council (April)
• Policy and community engagement opportunity with school resource officers

The Police Civilian Oversight Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the January 8 meeting. It also unanimously approved the selection of Martin Conn of Moran Reeves Conn as the board’s independent counsel. No other motions were voted on during the session.

• Approved February 12 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved January 8 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Martin Conn as independent counsel (unanimous)

General

Sister Cities Commission

The Sister Cities Commission's Grants & Finance Committee will review the budget and allocate funds for the second round of the 2025-2026 grant cycle. The committee will also discuss grant planning, including the number and amount of grants, application deadlines, and residency requirements. The meeting will be held virtually.

• Budget review & grant allocation for second round of 2025-2026 cycle
• Discussion on number and amount of individual grants
• Application closing date and review process
• Updates to advertisement flyer and grant application

General

Planning Commission

The Charlottesville Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting including commissioner reports, a University of Virginia report, public hearings, and a work session. The work session focuses on updating the Development Code Amendments and prioritizing Tier 3 amendments. No specific rezonings or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.

• Work session on Development Code Amendments and prioritizing Tier 3 amendments
• Review of draft Planning Commission dates for 2026
• Public hearings (specific items not listed in agenda text)
• Consent agenda and commissioner reports
• Matters to be presented by the public not on the formal agenda

Commissioners reported on various city projects and legislative updates and confirmed the schedule for future work sessions on topics such as short‑term rentals, student housing, the Downtown Mall Action Plan, and the citywide mobility plan. No motions were adopted, votes recorded, or substantive decisions made at this meeting.

• Scheduled Homestay/Short Term Rental work session for March 24
• Planned housing, student housing in lieu of fee and ADU Manual work session for April 14
• Set Downtown Mall Action Plan presentation for May 12 regular meeting
• Arranged Citywide Mobility Plan scope work session for May 26
• Tentatively scheduled BAR Guidelines work session for June 23
• Noted upcoming NDS 2026/2027 Department work plan session in 2nd quarter (date TBD)
• Listed open meeting on October 27 and CIP work session on November 24
• Indicated December 22 work session is typically cancelled

City Council

The City Council meeting includes a joint work session where the Charlottesville City School Board will present the Superintendent's proposed FY 2027 budget. The presentation is informational only; no action or decision is required by the Council.

• Presentation of Superintendent Dr. Royal A. Gurley Jr.'s proposed FY 2027 school budget

The council voted 3‑0 to allow Councilor Jen Fleisher to participate electronically via Zoom. The meeting agenda was adopted unanimously. The session was then adjourned by acclimation.

• Approved electronic participation for Councilor Fleisher (3-0 vote)
• Adopted meeting agenda unanimously
• Adjourned meeting by acclimation (motion passed)

Bike & Pedestrian Advisory Committee

City Council

Community Policy and Management Team

The Charlottesville Community Policy and Management Team meeting on February 5, 2026 will review routine financial reports and consent agenda items. The board will act on provider agreement revision requests, including the County Bridges Treatment/Bair Foundation revisions and the City Marilyn Minrath revision. Additional items include a CQI review, updates on the FAPT and CSA Coordinator, and a discussion of legislative updates and truancy.

• Provider Agreement Revision Requests – County: Bridges Treatment/Bair Foundation revisions; City: Marilyn Minrath revision
• CQI Review (City/County)
• FAPT Update
• CSA Coordinator Update
• Legislative Updates/Advocacy Opportunities

The committee approved the consent agenda and financial reports for both Charlottesville and Albemarle. Motions to approve the Albemarle provider agreement insurance change and the City provider agreement sexual‑abuse insurance requirement also passed. The December minutes will be corrected to list Rebecca Schmidt as absent.

• Approved Charlottesville consent agenda and financials (motion by Erin, seconded by Rebecca)
• Approved Albemarle consent agenda and financials (motion by Mary, seconded by Eugene)
• Approved Albemarle provider agreement revision: insurance requirement changed from 45 to 30 days (motion by Erin Callas, seconded by Mary)
• Approved City provider agreement revision: sexual‑abuse insurance requirement added (motion by Rebecca, seconded by Leon)
• Revised December minutes to remove Rebecca Schmidt as present and list her as absent

Retirement Commission

The Retirement Commission will discuss retiree cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) and receive a recap of police collective bargaining unit proposals. The agenda also includes approval of prior minutes, welcoming a new member, and a closed session under Virginia Code. No decisions are explicitly scheduled; items are listed for discussion or approval.

• Retiree COLA Discussion
• Recap of Police Collective Bargaining Unit Proposals
• Approval of minutes from December 2025 meeting
• Closed session under Va. Code §2.2-3711(A)(4)
• Welcome new member

The commission adopted its agenda and approved the December 2025 minutes, both by unanimous vote (the mayor abstained on the minutes). A closed session was convened to consider a public safety disability retirement claim. The commission then voted unanimously to deny that claim.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved December 2025 minutes (unanimous, mayor abstained)
• Closed session convened to discuss public safety disability claim (unanimous)
• Denied public safety disability retirement claim (unanimous)

Tree Commission

The Tree Commission will review revisions and timelines for the State of the Forest draft. The body will also receive updates on the Urban Forest Management Plan and tree work on the Downtown Mall and Garrett Street.

• Urban Forest Management Plan update with projected completion by August 2026
• Report of 200 trees planted (115 new installations, 85 replacements)
• Discussion of State of the Forest draft revisions and images
• Update on Garrett Street tree mitigation strategies
• Request for a volunteer to sit on the IPM Board regarding herbicide and pesticide use

The commission approved the November 2025 minutes. By‑law revisions adding a Secretary position, setting officer election timing, and allowing CATS representatives to serve as officers were approved. A tree‑planting contract for December 2025‑January 2026 was awarded. The commission also adopted a new recruitment pamphlet and confirmed continued work on the Urban Forest Management plan.

• November 2025 minutes approved
• By‑law revisions approved (new Secretary position, officer election timing, CATS appointment process)
• Tree‑planting contract awarded for Dec 2025–Jan 2026
• New Tree Commission recruitment pamphlet created
• Continue working with Eocene Environmental Consultants on Urban Forest Management plan
• Annual downtown mall tree work scheduled for second week of Jan 2026
• Tree list to be updated to a 20‑year growth timeframe

Community Development Block Grant Task Force

The City of Charlottesville will hold a pre‑application workshop for its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME programs for the 2026‑27 program year. Attendees will receive an overview of HUD‑funded programs, learn which activities are eligible or ineligible, and get guidance on application planning documents and resources. The session includes a Q&A and next‑step discussion.

• Introductions and commitment to accessibility
• Overview of the City’s HUD‑funded CDBG and HOME programs
• Discussion of eligible and ineligible activities
• Guidance on application planning documents and resources
• Questions, answers, and next steps

Community Development Block Grant Task Force

The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Task Force is holding a pre-application workshop for Program Year 2026-27. The meeting covers eligible and ineligible activities, planning documents, and application resources. No votes or decisions are scheduled; it is an informational session for potential applicants.

• Overview of the City’s HUD-funded programs (CDBG & HOME)
• Discussion of eligible and ineligible activities for grant funding
• Review of application planning documents
• Guidance on finding answers and resources for applications
• Questions and next steps for applicants

Sister Cities Commission

The Charlottesville Sister Cities Commission will hear reports on the current budget and discuss a proposed two-year budget. City reports will be given for Huehuetenango (Guatemala), Besançon (France), Poggio a Caiano (Italy), and Winneba (Ghana). Committee updates on grants, education, and programs & events are also scheduled.

• Budget report and discussion of a two-year budget
• City report on Huehuetenango, Guatemala by Kristen Petros de Guez
• City report on Besançon, France by Elizabeth Smiley
• City report on Poggio a Caiano, Italy by Stella Mattioli
• City report on Winneba, Ghana by Kimberly Hayes

City Council

The Charlottesville City Council will consider several funding resolutions, including a $700,000 appropriation and amendment for the 501 Cherry Avenue mixed‑use development. Other items include appropriations for a rental arrears pilot, a $45,000 reallocation for Piedmont YMCA renovations, and the establishment of Mel's Walk on West Main Street. The meeting also features reports on a power purchase agreement and the Kindlewood Housing Project Phase 4.

• Resolution: $700,000 appropriation and amendment to performance agreement for 501 Cherry Avenue mixed‑use development (2nd reading)
• Resolution: $390,000 appropriation for a rental arrears intervention pilot program (2nd reading)
• Resolution: $45,000 reallocation from the Council Strategic Initiatives Fund to support Piedmont YMCA renovations (1 of 2 readings)
• Resolution: Establishment of a section of West Main Street as Mel's Walk (2nd reading)
• Ordinance: Amendments to City Code procedures for passage of certain ordinances and resolutions

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda. It voted 5-0 to hold a closed session on legal and public‑safety matters. It also approved, by a 5-0 vote, a resolution expressing condemnation of recent immigration enforcement actions and reaffirming the city’s commitment to civil rights and community trust.

• Agenda approved unanimously (all five councilors present)
• Closed session authorized, vote 5-0 (Fleisher, Oschrin, Payne, Snook, Wade)
• Resolution on immigration enforcement adopted, vote 5-0 (Fleisher, Oschrin, Payne, Snook, Wade)

City Council

The City Council will hold a budget work session to discuss Fiscal Year 2027 budget development. The Department of Budget and Performance Measurement will make budget documentation available online. The meeting was changed to an electronic format due to a state of emergency.

• Budget work session for FY27 development

The council adjourned the meeting by acclimation after a budget work session. No substantive actions, such as budget approvals, tax rate changes, or project authorizations, were adopted. Council members discussed FY27 revenue projections, property reassessments, and transit staffing, but these items were not decided.

• Adjourned meeting by acclimation (motion passed)

Retirement Commission

The Retirement Commission will discuss a potential cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for retirees and receive a recap of proposals from the police collective bargaining unit. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and a closed session under Virginia Code for confidential matters.

• Discussion of retiree COLA
• Recap of Police Collective Bargaining Unit Proposals
• Approval of December 2025 meeting minutes
• Closed session under Va. Code § 2.2-3711(A)(4)
• Welcome of new member

Community Development Block Grant Task Force

The Community Development Block Grant Task Force is holding a workshop to guide the preparation of pre-applications for the 2026-27 Program Year. The meeting will cover eligible and ineligible activities and provide resources for the application process.

• HUD-funded programs overview
• Eligible and ineligible activities discussion
• Application planning documents review
• Staff contact: Anthony Warn (grants analyst)
• Staff contact: Taylor Harvey-Ryan (grant programs manager)

General

Board of Architectural Review

The Board of Architectural Review will consider a recommendation to City Council for an IPP (Infill/Priority/?) zoning designation at 801 West Street, with a related zoning application pending. A preliminary discussion will be held for a new residence at 705 St. Charles Ave in the Martha Jefferson Historic Conservation District. The board will also conduct a work session on proposed changes to its bylaws and on scenario planning for minor historic reviews.

• Recommendation to City Council for IPP designation at 801 West Street (ZMA/ZTA pending)
• Preliminary discussion for a new residence at 705 St. Charles Ave (Martha Jefferson Historic District)
• Work session on draft revisions to BAR Bylaws
• Work session on Minor Historic Reviews scenario planning
• Discussion of BAR awards and Landscape Architect vacancy on the board

The Board of Architectural Review approved the December 16, 2025 meeting minutes by a 6‑0 vote with one abstention. No other actions were formally decided; the request to designate an IPP at 801 West Street was discussed but no recommendation or vote was recorded.

• Approved December 16, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0, 1 abstention)

Community Development Block Grant Task Force

Housing Advisory Committee

The Housing Advisory Committee will review meeting minutes from December 17, 2025, and receive a presentation on a regional housing study. The meeting is scheduled for noon on January 21, 2025, at City Hall.

• Review of December 17, 2025 HAC Meeting Minutes
• Presentation on Regional Housing Study
• Public Comment period
• Next meeting scheduled for February 18, 2026

City Council

City Council will consider several housing-related appropriations and loans, including a $700,000 grant toward a mixed-use development at 501 Cherry Avenue and forgivable loans for affordable housing projects at Vista 29 and 1025 Park Street. A closed meeting is scheduled to interview candidates for the Police Civilian Oversight Board. The agenda also includes a discussion on student housing and a resolution supporting a pedestrian bridge at Dogwood Veterans Memorial.

• Discussion on student housing
• Forgivable loan for SupportWorks Housing at Vista 29
• Forgivable loan to Piedmont Housing Alliance for 1025 Park Street redevelopment
• $700,000 appropriation for 501 Cherry Avenue mixed-use project
• $390,000 rental arrears intervention pilot program

The City Council unanimously adopted a resolution to appropriate a $607,610 Stormwater Local Assistance Grant for the Rivanna Restoration at Riverview Park. It also voted 5‑0 to appoint Caron LeNoir‑Kelly and Nathalie Reaves to the Police Civilian Oversight Board. Additionally, the council waived the second reading of an ordinance authorizing a forgivable loan to Piedmont Housing Alliance for affordable housing development.

• Approved $607,610 stormwater grant for Rivanna Restoration (unanimous)
• Appointed Caron LeNoir‑Kelly to Police Civilian Oversight Board (5‑0)
• Appointed Nathalie Reaves to Police Civilian Oversight Board (5‑0)
• Waived second reading of forgivable loan ordinance for Piedmont Housing Alliance (unanimous)
• Adopted Consent Agenda items, including minutes and several resolutions (unanimous)
• Authorized closed session to discuss board appointments and ICE enforcement (5‑0)
• Certified that only exempt matters were discussed in closed session (5‑0)
• Moved SupportWorks housing loan amendment to February 2 meeting (unanimous)

Housing Advisory Committee

The Housing Advisory Committee will meet to discuss a proposed response to the LV Collective project. The meeting will include introductions, agenda review, and a public comment period.

• Discussion of proposed response to LV Collective project
• Public comment period
• Next meeting scheduled for January 21, 2026

The Housing Advisory Committee approved the minutes from its December 17, 2025 meeting. Staff updated the group on the Charlottesville Affordable Housing Fund grant applications and efforts to address unpaid rents at Kindlewood. presenters shared findings from a two‑year regional housing study that highlighted affordability gaps and service needs. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved December 17, 2025 HAC meeting minutes

Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee

The board will hold annual elections for Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson. Members will vote to adopt final bylaws and establish the 2026 meeting schedule. The meeting also includes a review of the 2026 staff presentation and topic calendars.

• Election of 2026 Board Chairperson
• Election of 2026 Board Vice-Chairperson
• Vote to adopt final bylaws
• Approval of 2026 meeting schedule
• Discussion of 2026 topic calendar and Master Plan implementation

The Charlottesville Parks & Recreation Advisory Board approved the September and October meeting minutes, adopted a revised mission statement, and adopted by‑law amendments with a vote of 8‑0. The board moved to a closed session to discuss prospective board members, approved that discussion, and then approved extending offers to three recommended candidates. All actions were recorded with vote tallies and abstentions as noted in the minutes.

• Agenda approved (7 yays, 0 nays)
• September minutes approved (5 yays, 0 nays, 2 abstained)
• October minutes approved (4 yays, 0 nays, 3 abstained)
• Revised mission statement approved (7 yays, 0 nays)
• By‑laws with amendments approved (8 yays, 0 nays)
• Closed‑session discussion of board applications approved (8 yays, 0 nays)
• Closed‑session discussion approval confirmed (8 yays, 0 nays)
• Offers to be extended to three recommended board candidates

Minority Business Commission

Human Rights Commission

The Human Rights Commission will hold officer elections and discuss the annual planning meeting and work plan. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comment periods. No major policy decisions or financial actions are on the agenda.

• HRC officer elections
• Discussion of annual planning meeting
• Work plan check-in
• Approval of October 16 and November 6, 2025 meeting minutes

The commission approved the minutes from the October 16, 2025 and November 6, 2025 meetings. Commissioners elected Heather Roberson Gaston as Chair of the Human Rights Commission. They voted to postpone the Vice Chair election until the February regular meeting. The commission set the date for its Annual Planning Meeting for March 5, 2026 at 5:45 p.m., with the location to be determined.

• Approved minutes from 10/16/2025 (3 in favor, 0 opposed, 2 abstained)
• Approved minutes from 11/06/2025 (2 in favor, 0 opposed, 3 abstained)
• Elected Heather Roberson Gaston as Chair (5 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 abstained)
• Postponed Vice Chair election to February regular meeting (5 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 abstained)
• Scheduled Annual Planning Meeting for March 5, 2026 at 5:45 p.m. (location TBD)

Community Development Block Grant Task Force

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Development Code Text Amendments and review reports on tax abatements and student housing. The meeting will also cover consent agenda items and department updates.

• Public hearing on Development Code Text Amendments - Tiers 1 and 2
• Review of Tax Abatement Study
• Review of ADU Manual and Student Housing Study
• Approval of October 28, 2025 Work Session minutes
• Department of NDS Report

Charlottesville Economic Development Authority

City Council

The City Council will convene a special meeting to conduct a closed session and certify the meeting's compliance with the Virginia Open Meeting Law. The meeting is scheduled for January 12, 2026, at City Hall.

• Closed meeting motion and certification
• Special meeting at City Hall (605 E. Main St.)

Human Rights Commission

This special meeting is primarily a work session to provide orientation and information to newly appointed Human Rights Commissioners. The agenda includes public comment periods and a presentation on commission operations. No votes or substantive policy decisions are scheduled.

• Orientation presentation for new commissioners
• Two public comment periods (16 slots, 3 minutes each)
• Meeting designated as a limited public forum for informational purposes only

Historic Resources Committee

The committee will discuss and determine its priority projects and goals for the 2026 calendar year. Members will also receive an update regarding the Downtown Mall 50th Anniversary 2026.

• Downtown Mall 50th Anniversary 2026 general update
• 2026 Work Plan discussion to determine priorities and projects

City Council

The Charlottesville City Council will meet in person at the Hillsdale Conference Center for a full‑day retreat. The agenda includes opening remarks, two Spill Team sessions, a financial picture update, and two governance sessions covering council rules, procedures, and FOIA/COIA training. No formal votes or decisions are listed; the meeting is for discussion, training, and information sharing.

• Spill Team Session 1
• Spill Team Session 2
• Financial Picture Update
• Governance Session 1 – Council Rules and Procedures
• Governance Session 2 – FOIA/COIA Training

Police Civilian Oversight Board

The Police Civilian Oversight Board will approve the meeting agenda and the December 11, 2025 minutes, and hear public comments. It will consider a proposed oversight ordinance model and discuss the 2026 work plan process and possible changes. The board will also receive reports on community outreach and historical documentation.

• Approval of agenda (January 8, 2026)
• Approval of meeting minutes (December 11, 2025)
• Preparation for Board opinion on PCOB Ordinance oversight model
• Discussion of 2026 Work Plan process and potential alterations
• Reports on community outreach and historical board documentation

General

Bike & Pedestrian Advisory Committee

General

Sister Cities Commission

The Sister Cities Commission will discuss a two-year activity plan and a budget report, along with updates from committees and partner cities including Huehuetenango, Besançon, Poggio a Caiano, and Winneba. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and a report from the Winneba Foundation.

• Approval of minutes from November 12 regular and program committee meetings
• Chair’s report by Edward Herring
• Discussion of a two-year activity plan with city representatives
• Budget report presented by Sal Moschella
• Winneba Foundation report by Dave Norris

Tree Commission

The Commission will hear a staff report on the Urban Forest Management Plan update, invasive plant control using prescribed fire, and annual tree work on the Downtown Mall. They will also discuss recruitment efforts, the SOTF report, and receive presentations on a Tree Preservation Packet and Canopy Collective priorities. Public comment will be taken at the end of the meeting.

• Urban Forest Management Plan update with Eocene Environmental Consultants
• Invasive plant control update using prescribed fire on all management units
• Annual tree work on Downtown Mall scheduled Jan 5–16
• Presentation and discussion of Tree Preservation Packet
• Presentation and discussion of Canopy Collective priorities

City Council

The Charlottesville City Council will hold an organizational meeting, hear reports on environmental regulations and the Rivanna Authorities, and discuss a request for investment in housing development projects and off-cycle funding. The consent agenda includes resolutions to grant $50,000 for a residential energy retrofit program and appropriate over $900,000 for watershed and stormwater projects.

• Resolution to grant $50,000 to the Residential Energy Retrofit Mini-Grant Program
• Resolution to appropriate $303,660 from BRIC grant for Rock Creek Watershed Management Plan
• Resolution to appropriate $607,610 from Stormwater Local Assistance Grant for Rivanna Restoration at Riverview Park
• Report and discussion on Request for Investment in Housing Development Projects and Off Cycle Funding Requests
• Proclamation in Honor of Eddie Harris