City Council Meeting 9/8/2026

Name: September 8, 2026 City Council Meeting Transcript
Uploaded: 2026-09-09
Duration: 4 h 11 min 22 s
Description: Transcript of September 8, 2026 City of Charlottesville City Council Meeting

Attachments

Opening Session 3:50
I. Call to Order/Roll Call 3:50
II. Agenda Approval 4:10
- 5-0-0 Adopt
III. Reports 4:29
- 1. Annual Affordable Housing Report 4:56
  - Policy Briefing Summary.pdf
  - 2026 Affordable Housing Report.pdf
Closed Meeting 52:33
- Passed 5-0-0 Enter Closed Session
- Passed 5-0-0 Certify
Business Session 57:25
IV. Moment of Silence 58:36
V. Announcements 58:37
VI. Recognitions/Proclamations 1:01:38
VII. Community Matters 1:01:43
VIII. Consent Agenda* 1:46:07
- Passed 5-0-0 Adopt
- 2. May 18 and June 1 regular meetings, August 12 joint Council-School Board work session 1:46:07
- 3. Resolution to Appropriate funds for the Virginia Behavioral Health Docket Grant - $78,150.00 (2nd reading) 1:46:18
  - Policy Briefing Summary.pdf
  - FY27 Appropriation Therapeutic Docket Resolution.pdf
- 4. Resolution to Appropriate Virginia State Police FY 27 HEAT Equipment Reimbursement Funding - $10,000 (2nd reading) 1:46:27
  - Policy Briefing Summary.pdf
  - Resolution - FY 27 HEAT Grant Appropriation.pdf
- 5. Resolution Appropriating $750,000 received from the Jefferson Scholars Foundation for the Vacation of Clarke Court (2nd reading) 1:46:37
  - Policy Briefing Summary.pdf
  - CIP Contingency Appropriation - $750,000 Clarke Courtjvhedits.pdf
- 6. Resolution to Allocate $2,000,000 School Operations Contingency Funds and Amend the FY 2027 Charlottesville City Schools Budget and the City's Pupil Transportation Budget (2nd reading) 1:46:47
- 7. Resolution adopting the 2026 Regional Solid Waste Management Plan for the Thomas Jefferson Solid Waste Management Unit 1:47:04
- 8. Resolution to Appropriate $450,707 in Dockless Mobility Revenue for Bicycle Programming (1 of 2 readings) 1:47:14
  - Policy Briefing Summary.pdf
  - Resolution to Appropriate $450,707 in Dockless Mobility Revenue.pdf
- 9. FY 2027 Budget Amendments and Appropriation of $300,252 of Additional General Fund Revenue (1 of 2 readings) 1:47:24
  - Policy Briefing Summary.pdf
  - Resolution to Allocate $300,252 to the Citywide Reserve.pdf
- 10. Resolution to Appropriate Virginia Juvenile Community Crime Control Act Grant (VJCCCA) $452,704 (1 of 2 readings) 1:47:24
  - Policy Briefing Summary.pdf
  - Resolution to appropriate VJCCCA funds.pdf
IX. City Manager Report 1:55:06
- City Manager Report 1:55:10
  - 9-8-26 CM Report - City Departments.pdf
  - September 8, 2026 Encampment Update.pdf
- An Update from the Office of Economic Development: Launching the Cville Talent Network 2:50:23
  - CTN PPT 9.8.2026 - Council Presentation FINAL.pdf
X. Action Items 3:12:47
- 11. Public Hearing and Resolution for the Draft Program Year 2025-26 (“PY25”) Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (“CAPER”) (1 of 2 readings) 3:12:52
- 12. Public Hearing for a Proposed CDBG-Funded Activity, the 2026 IX Arts Foundation Accessibility Enhancements Planning Grant, a Substantial Amendment to the Program Year 2026-27 Annual Action Plan in the Approximate Amount of $25,000.00 (1 of 2 readings) 3:26:31
- 13. Ordinance amending City Code Chapter 2, Article XVI. - Police Civilian Oversight Board (1 of 2 readings) 3:44:09
- 14. Ordinance Creating MClmetro Franchise Agreement 3:56:00
  - Passed 5-0-0 Adopt, waiving 2nd reading
- 15. Resolution Authorizing a Two-Year Lease Agreement for Carver Recreation Center 3:56:19
  - Passed 5-0-0 Approve
XI. General Business
XII. Community Matters (2) 4:10:30
XIII. Adjournment 4:10:39
- Passed 5-0-0 Adjourn

I. Call to Order/Roll Call
- - Juandiego WadeMayor, City Council
- - Kyna ThomasClerk of Council
- - Juandiego WadeMayor, City Council
- - Kyna ThomasClerk of Council
- - Juandiego WadeMayor, City Council
- - Kyna ThomasClerk of Council
- - Juandiego WadeMayor, City Council
II. Agenda Approval
- - Juandiego WadeMayor, City Council
- - Jen FleisherMember, City Council
- - Juandiego WadeMayor, City Council
III. Reports
- - Juandiego WadeMayor, City Council
1. Annual Affordable Housing Report
Closed Meeting
IV. Moment of Silence
- - Juandiego WadeMayor, City Council
V. Announcements
VII. Community Matters
VIII. Consent Agenda*
City Manager Report
An Update from the Office of Economic Development: Launching the Cville Talent Network
11. Public Hearing and Resolution for the Draft Program Year 2025-26 (“PY25”) Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (“CAPER”) (1 of 2 readings)
12. Public Hearing for a Proposed CDBG-Funded Activity, the 2026 IX Arts Foundation Accessibility Enhancements Planning Grant, a Substantial Amendment to the Program Year 2026-27 Annual Action Plan in the Approximate Amount of $25,000.00 (1 of 2 readings)
13. Ordinance amending City Code Chapter 2, Article XVI. - Police Civilian Oversight Board (1 of 2 readings)
14. Ordinance Creating MClmetro Franchise Agreement
- - Juandiego WadeMayor, City Council
- - Sam SandersCity Manager
- - Juandiego WadeMayor, City Council
- - Brennen DuncanCity Engineer
- - Juandiego WadeMayor, City Council
- - Natalie OschrinVice Mayor, City Council
- - Brennen DuncanCity Engineer
- - Natalie OschrinVice Mayor, City Council
- - John MadduxCity Attorney
- - Natalie OschrinVice Mayor, City Council
- - Lloyd SnookCouncillor, City Council
- - Brennen DuncanCity Engineer
- - Lloyd SnookCouncillor, City Council
- - Brennen DuncanCity Engineer
- - Lloyd SnookCouncillor, City Council
- - Lloyd SnookCouncillor, City Council
- - Juandiego WadeMayor, City Council
- - Michael PayneMember, City Council
- - SPEAKER_31
- - Juandiego WadeMayor, City Council
- - James WalkerDirector of the Office of Police Civilian Oversight
15. Resolution Authorizing a Two-Year Lease Agreement for Carver Recreation Center
XII. Community Matters (2)
- - Juandiego WadeMayor, City Council

City Council Meeting 9/8/2026

Opening Session ▶︎ 3:50

I. Call to Order/Roll Call ▶︎ 3:50

II. Agenda Approval ▶︎ 4:10

III. Reports ▶︎ 4:29

1. Annual Affordable Housing Report ▶︎ 4:56

Closed Meeting ▶︎ 52:33

Business Session ▶︎ 57:25

IV. Moment of Silence ▶︎ 58:36

V. Announcements ▶︎ 58:37

VI. Recognitions/Proclamations ▶︎ 1:01:38

VII. Community Matters ▶︎ 1:01:43

VIII. Consent Agenda* ▶︎ 1:46:07

2. May 18 and June 1 regular meetings, August 12 joint Council-School Board work session ▶︎ 1:46:07

3. Resolution to Appropriate funds for the Virginia Behavioral Health Docket Grant - $78,150.00 (2nd reading) ▶︎ 1:46:18

4. Resolution to Appropriate Virginia State Police FY 27 HEAT Equipment Reimbursement Funding - $10,000 (2nd reading) ▶︎ 1:46:27

5. Resolution Appropriating $750,000 received from the Jefferson Scholars Foundation for the Vacation of Clarke Court (2nd reading) ▶︎ 1:46:37

6. Resolution to Allocate $2,000,000 School Operations Contingency Funds and Amend the FY 2027 Charlottesville City Schools Budget and the City's Pupil Transportation Budget (2nd reading) ▶︎ 1:46:47

7. Resolution adopting the 2026 Regional Solid Waste Management Plan for the Thomas Jefferson Solid Waste Management Unit ▶︎ 1:47:04

8. Resolution to Appropriate $450,707 in Dockless Mobility Revenue for Bicycle Programming (1 of 2 readings) ▶︎ 1:47:14

9. FY 2027 Budget Amendments and Appropriation of $300,252 of Additional General Fund Revenue (1 of 2 readings) ▶︎ 1:47:24

10. Resolution to Appropriate Virginia Juvenile Community Crime Control Act Grant (VJCCCA) $452,704 (1 of 2 readings) ▶︎ 1:47:24

IX. City Manager Report ▶︎ 1:55:06

City Manager Report ▶︎ 1:55:10

An Update from the Office of Economic Development: Launching the Cville Talent Network ▶︎ 2:50:23

X. Action Items ▶︎ 3:12:47

11. Public Hearing and Resolution for the Draft Program Year 2025-26 (“PY25”) Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (“CAPER”) (1 of 2 readings) ▶︎ 3:12:52

12. Public Hearing for a Proposed CDBG-Funded Activity, the 2026 IX Arts Foundation Accessibility Enhancements Planning Grant, a Substantial Amendment to the Program Year 2026-27 Annual Action Plan in the Approximate Amount of $25,000.00 (1 of 2 readings) ▶︎ 3:26:31

13. Ordinance amending City Code Chapter 2, Article XVI. - Police Civilian Oversight Board (1 of 2 readings) ▶︎ 3:44:09

14. Ordinance Creating MClmetro Franchise Agreement ▶︎ 3:56:00

15. Resolution Authorizing a Two-Year Lease Agreement for Carver Recreation Center ▶︎ 3:56:19

XI. General Business

XII. Community Matters (2) ▶︎ 4:10:30

XIII. Adjournment ▶︎ 4:10:39

I. Call to Order/Roll Call

II. Agenda Approval

III. Reports

1. Annual Affordable Housing Report

Closed Meeting

IV. Moment of Silence

V. Announcements

VII. Community Matters

VIII. Consent Agenda*

City Manager Report

An Update from the Office of Economic Development: Launching the Cville Talent Network

11. Public Hearing and Resolution for the Draft Program Year 2025-26 (“PY25”) Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (“CAPER”) (1 of 2 readings)

12. Public Hearing for a Proposed CDBG-Funded Activity, the 2026 IX Arts Foundation Accessibility Enhancements Planning Grant, a Substantial Amendment to the Program Year 2026-27 Annual Action Plan in the Approximate Amount of $25,000.00 (1 of 2 readings)

13. Ordinance amending City Code Chapter 2, Article XVI. - Police Civilian Oversight Board (1 of 2 readings)

14. Ordinance Creating MClmetro Franchise Agreement

15. Resolution Authorizing a Two-Year Lease Agreement for Carver Recreation Center

XII. Community Matters (2)

Opening Session 3:50

I. Call to Order/Roll Call 3:50

II. Agenda Approval 4:10

III. Reports 4:29

1. Annual Affordable Housing Report 4:56

Closed Meeting 52:33

Business Session 57:25

IV. Moment of Silence 58:36

V. Announcements 58:37

VI. Recognitions/Proclamations 1:01:38

VII. Community Matters 1:01:43

VIII. Consent Agenda* 1:46:07

2. May 18 and June 1 regular meetings, August 12 joint Council-School Board work session 1:46:07

3. Resolution to Appropriate funds for the Virginia Behavioral Health Docket Grant - $78,150.00 (2nd reading) 1:46:18

4. Resolution to Appropriate Virginia State Police FY 27 HEAT Equipment Reimbursement Funding - $10,000 (2nd reading) 1:46:27

5. Resolution Appropriating $750,000 received from the Jefferson Scholars Foundation for the Vacation of Clarke Court (2nd reading) 1:46:37

6. Resolution to Allocate $2,000,000 School Operations Contingency Funds and Amend the FY 2027 Charlottesville City Schools Budget and the City's Pupil Transportation Budget (2nd reading) 1:46:47

7. Resolution adopting the 2026 Regional Solid Waste Management Plan for the Thomas Jefferson Solid Waste Management Unit 1:47:04

8. Resolution to Appropriate $450,707 in Dockless Mobility Revenue for Bicycle Programming (1 of 2 readings) 1:47:14

9. FY 2027 Budget Amendments and Appropriation of $300,252 of Additional General Fund Revenue (1 of 2 readings) 1:47:24

10. Resolution to Appropriate Virginia Juvenile Community Crime Control Act Grant (VJCCCA) $452,704 (1 of 2 readings) 1:47:24

IX. City Manager Report 1:55:06

City Manager Report 1:55:10

An Update from the Office of Economic Development: Launching the Cville Talent Network 2:50:23

X. Action Items 3:12:47

11. Public Hearing and Resolution for the Draft Program Year 2025-26 (“PY25”) Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (“CAPER”) (1 of 2 readings) 3:12:52

12. Public Hearing for a Proposed CDBG-Funded Activity, the 2026 IX Arts Foundation Accessibility Enhancements Planning Grant, a Substantial Amendment to the Program Year 2026-27 Annual Action Plan in the Approximate Amount of $25,000.00 (1 of 2 readings) 3:26:31

13. Ordinance amending City Code Chapter 2, Article XVI. - Police Civilian Oversight Board (1 of 2 readings) 3:44:09

14. Ordinance Creating MClmetro Franchise Agreement 3:56:00

15. Resolution Authorizing a Two-Year Lease Agreement for Carver Recreation Center 3:56:19

XII. Community Matters (2) 4:10:30

XIII. Adjournment 4:10:39