City Council Meeting 6/9/2026

Name: June 9, 2026 City Council Meeting Transcript
Uploaded: 2026-06-09
Description: Transcript of June 9, 2026 City of Harrisonburg City Council Meeting

Attachments

1. Roll Call
2. Moment of Silence
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Special Recognition
4.a. Proclamation recognizing June 20, 2026 as World Refugee Day
- Proclamation.pdf
Electronic Participation
5. Consent Agenda (any item placed on the consent agenda shall be removed and taken up as a separate matter, if so requested by any member of Council, otherwise all items will be voted on with one (1) motion)
5.a. Minutes from the May 26, 2026 City Council meeting
- Minutes.pdf
5.b. Consider the special event application request for the 2026 July Fireworks display on Saturday, July 2, 2026.
- Memorandum.pdf
- Special Event Application.pdf
5.c. Consider the special event application request for Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance’s Levitt AMP Harrisonburg Music Series on Wednesday evenings from July 2- September 2, 2026 (July 2 - Thursday date).
- Memorandum.pdf
- Special Event Application.pdf
5.d. Consider the special event application request for the Harrisonburg Youth TryAthlon on Saturday, August 8, 2026.
- Memorandum.pdf
- Special Event Application.pdf
- Event Maps.pdf
5.e. Public hearing regarding the real estate tax rate for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 to be set at $1.01 per $100 of assessed value
- Memorandum.pdf
- Public Hearing Notice.pdf
6. Public Hearings
6.a. Consider a request from Kevin T. and Denise F. Goertzen for a special use permit at 1315 Carrera Lane
- Memorandum.pdf
- Extract from Planning Commission.pdf
- Site Maps.pdf
- Application and supporting documents.pdf
- PC Memorandum.pdf
- Notice of Public Hearing.pdf
- Surrounding Property Owners Notice.pdf
- Presentation.pdf
6.b. Consider a request from Robin L. Lake to rezone 850 Canterbury Court
- Memorandum.pdf
- Extract from Planning Commission.pdf
- Site Maps.pdf
- Application & supporting documents.pdf
- PC Memorandum.pdf
- Notice of Public Hearing.pdf
- Surrounding Property Owners Notice.pdf
- Presentation.pdf
6.c. Consider a request from Marilyn S. Pendlebury to rezone 1340 South Main Street
- Memorandum.pdf
- Extract from Planning Commission.pdf
- Site Maps.pdf
- Application and Supporting Documents.pdf
- PC Memorandum.pdf
- Notice of Public Hearing.pdf
- Surrounding Property Owners Notice.pdf
- Presentation.pdf
6.d. Consider a request from Marilyn S. Pendlebury for a special use permit at 1340 South Main Street (to allow multifamily buildings with more than 12 units)
- Memorandum.pdf
- Extract from Planning Commission.pdf
- Site Maps.pdf
- Application and Supporting Documents_Redacted.pdf
- PC Memorandum.pdf
- Notice of Public Hearing.pdf
- Surrounding Property Owners Notice.pdf
- Presentation.pdf
6.e. Consider a request from Marilyn S. Pendlebury for a special use permit at 1340 South Main Street (to allow retail, offices, restaurants, etc.)
- Memorandum.pdf
- Extract from Planning Commission.pdf
- Site Maps.pdf
- Application and Supporting Documents_Redacted.pdf
- PC Memorandum.pdf
- Notice of Public Hearing.pdf
- Surrounding Property Owners Notice.pdf
- Presentation.pdf
6.f. Consider approving an ordinance amendment to Section 7-4-1(a)(1)(a), 7-4-1(a)(1)(b), 7-4-1(a)(2)(a), 7-4-1(a)(2)(b), 7-4-1(a)(3), 7-4-1(a)(4), 7-4-1(b)(1)(a), 7-4-1(b)(1)(b),7-4-1(b)(2)(a), 7-4-1(b)(2)(b), 7-4-1(b)(3) of the Harrisonburg City Code increasing water, sewer/authority, and a seasonal tiered rate structure.
- Memorandum.pdf
- Public Hearing Notice.pdf
- Current ordinance reflecting recommended amendments.pdf
6.g. Consider adopting an Ordinance amendment Section 6-5-4(c) - Stormwater Utility Fee, of the Code of Ordinances, City of Harrisonburg, VA
- Memorandum.pdf
- Current ordinance with recommended amendments.pdf
- Presentation.pdf
6.h. Consider amending and re-enacting Section 10-4-19 - Erosion Control and Stormwater Management Fees of the Code of Ordinances, Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Memorandum.pdf
- Summary Tables of Proposed Fee Changes.pdf
- Current Ordinance Reflecting Recommended Amendments.pdf
- Notice of Public Hearing.pdf
- Presentation.pdf
6.i. Consider a request to amend the City Code Title 11 Building Code Regulations Section 11-1-10 Appeals of the decisions of the building official, et al.
- Memorandum.pdf
- Current Ordinance Reflecting Recommended Amendments.pdf
- Public Hearing Notice.pdf
- Presentation.pdf
7. Regular Items
8. Supplementals
8.a. Consider a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $35,000 to the Police Department from state asset forfeiture funds.
- Memorandum.pdf
- Supplemental Appropriation.pdf
- Harrisonburg, VA. PD Proposal (2).pdf
8.b. Consider a supplemental appropriation for the General Fund
- Memorandum.pdf
- Supplemental Appropriation.pdf
8.c. Consider a supplemental appropriation for the General Fund and General Capital Projects Fund
- Memorandum.pdf
- Supplemental Appropriation.pdf
9. Reallocations
9.a. Consider a reallocation of funds in the General Capital Projects Fund
- Memorandum.pdf
- Budget Reallocation.pdf
10. Other Matters
10.a. Comments from the public, limited to five minutes, on matters not on the regular agenda. (Name and address are required)
10.b. City Council and Staff
11. Boards and Commissions
12. Closed Session
13. Adjournment
NOTE TO THE PUBLIC:
Residents/Media will be able to attend the meeting. The Public can also view the meeting live on: • The City’s website, https://harrisonburg-va.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx • Public Education Government Channel 1072 A phone line will also be live where residents will be allowed to call in and speak with City Council during the Public Hearings and the Public Comments portion of the night’s meeting. We ask those that wish to speak during the public comment period to not call in until after all the public hearings and public comment on those have been heard. This will avoid anyone calling on any other item from holding up the queue and then being asked to call back at a later time. The telephone number to call in is: (540) 437-2687 Residents also may provide comment prior to the meeting by visiting this page: www.harrisonburgva.gov/agenda-comments
Interpretation Services
Language interpretation service in Spanish, Arabic and Kurdish is available for City Council meetings. To ensure that interpreters are available at the meeting, interested persons must request the accommodation at least four (4) calendar days in advance of the meeting by contacting the City Clerk at (540) 432-7701 or by submitting a request online at: www.harrisonburgva.gov/interpreter-request-form El servicio de intérpretes inglés-español está disponible para las reuniones públicas del consejo municipal. Para asegurar la disponibilidad de intérpretes, cualquier interesado deberá solicitar la presencia de un intérprete al menos cuatro (4) días calendarios antes de la reunión comunicándose con la Secretaría Municipal al (540) 432-7701 o por medio de la página por internet al: https://www.harrisonburgva.gov/interpreter-request-form
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2. Moment of Silence
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4.a. Proclamation recognizing June 20, 2026 as World Refugee Day
5. Consent Agenda (any item placed on the consent agenda shall be removed and taken up as a separate matter, if so requested by any member of Council, otherwise all items will be voted on with one (1) motion)
6.a. Consider a request from Kevin T. and Denise F. Goertzen for a special use permit at 1315 Carrera Lane
6.b. Consider a request from Robin L. Lake to rezone 850 Canterbury Court
6.f. Consider approving an ordinance amendment to Section 7-4-1(a)(1)(a), 7-4-1(a)(1)(b), 7-4-1(a)(2)(a), 7-4-1(a)(2)(b), 7-4-1(a)(3), 7-4-1(a)(4), 7-4-1(b)(1)(a), 7-4-1(b)(1)(b),7-4-1(b)(2)(a), 7-4-1(b)(2)(b), 7-4-1(b)(3) of the Harrisonburg City Code increasing water, sewer/authority, and a seasonal tiered rate structure.
6.g. Consider adopting an Ordinance amendment Section 6-5-4(c) - Stormwater Utility Fee, of the Code of Ordinances, City of Harrisonburg, VA
6.h. Consider amending and re-enacting Section 10-4-19 - Erosion Control and Stormwater Management Fees of the Code of Ordinances, Harrisonburg, Virginia
6.i. Consider a request to amend the City Code Title 11 Building Code Regulations Section 11-1-10 Appeals of the decisions of the building official, et al.
8.a. Consider a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $35,000 to the Police Department from state asset forfeiture funds.
8.b. Consider a supplemental appropriation for the General Fund
8.c. Consider a supplemental appropriation for the General Fund and General Capital Projects Fund
9.a. Consider a reallocation of funds in the General Capital Projects Fund
10.a. Comments from the public, limited to five minutes, on matters not on the regular agenda. (Name and address are required)
10.b. City Council and Staff

City Council Meeting 6/9/2026

1. Roll Call

2. Moment of Silence

3. Pledge of Allegiance

4. Special Recognition

4.a. Proclamation recognizing June 20, 2026 as World Refugee Day

Electronic Participation

5. Consent Agenda (any item placed on the consent agenda shall be removed and taken up as a separate matter, if so requested by any member of Council, otherwise all items will be voted on with one (1) motion)

5.a. Minutes from the May 26, 2026 City Council meeting

5.b. Consider the special event application request for the 2026 July Fireworks display on Saturday, July 2, 2026.

5.c. Consider the special event application request for Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance’s Levitt AMP Harrisonburg Music Series on Wednesday evenings from July 2- September 2, 2026 (July 2 - Thursday date).

5.d. Consider the special event application request for the Harrisonburg Youth TryAthlon on Saturday, August 8, 2026.

5.e. Public hearing regarding the real estate tax rate for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 to be set at $1.01 per $100 of assessed value

6. Public Hearings

6.a. Consider a request from Kevin T. and Denise F. Goertzen for a special use permit at 1315 Carrera Lane

6.b. Consider a request from Robin L. Lake to rezone 850 Canterbury Court

6.c. Consider a request from Marilyn S. Pendlebury to rezone 1340 South Main Street

6.d. Consider a request from Marilyn S. Pendlebury for a special use permit at 1340 South Main Street (to allow multifamily buildings with more than 12 units)

6.e. Consider a request from Marilyn S. Pendlebury for a special use permit at 1340 South Main Street (to allow retail, offices, restaurants, etc.)

6.g. Consider adopting an Ordinance amendment Section 6-5-4(c) - Stormwater Utility Fee, of the Code of Ordinances, City of Harrisonburg, VA

6.h. Consider amending and re-enacting Section 10-4-19 - Erosion Control and Stormwater Management Fees of the Code of Ordinances, Harrisonburg, Virginia

6.i. Consider a request to amend the City Code Title 11 Building Code Regulations Section 11-1-10 Appeals of the decisions of the building official, et al.

7. Regular Items

8. Supplementals

8.a. Consider a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $35,000 to the Police Department from state asset forfeiture funds.

8.b. Consider a supplemental appropriation for the General Fund

8.c. Consider a supplemental appropriation for the General Fund and General Capital Projects Fund

9. Reallocations

9.a. Consider a reallocation of funds in the General Capital Projects Fund

10. Other Matters

10.a. Comments from the public, limited to five minutes, on matters not on the regular agenda. (Name and address are required)

10.b. City Council and Staff

11. Boards and Commissions

12. Closed Session

13. Adjournment

NOTE TO THE PUBLIC:

Interpretation Services

Agenda item

Agenda item

1. Roll Call

2. Moment of Silence

4.a. Proclamation recognizing June 20, 2026 as World Refugee Day

5. Consent Agenda (any item placed on the consent agenda shall be removed and taken up as a separate matter, if so requested by any member of Council, otherwise all items will be voted on with one (1) motion)

6.a. Consider a request from Kevin T. and Denise F. Goertzen for a special use permit at 1315 Carrera Lane

6.b. Consider a request from Robin L. Lake to rezone 850 Canterbury Court

6.g. Consider adopting an Ordinance amendment Section 6-5-4(c) - Stormwater Utility Fee, of the Code of Ordinances, City of Harrisonburg, VA

6.h. Consider amending and re-enacting Section 10-4-19 - Erosion Control and Stormwater Management Fees of the Code of Ordinances, Harrisonburg, Virginia

6.i. Consider a request to amend the City Code Title 11 Building Code Regulations Section 11-1-10 Appeals of the decisions of the building official, et al.

8.a. Consider a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $35,000 to the Police Department from state asset forfeiture funds.

8.b. Consider a supplemental appropriation for the General Fund

8.c. Consider a supplemental appropriation for the General Fund and General Capital Projects Fund

9.a. Consider a reallocation of funds in the General Capital Projects Fund

10.a. Comments from the public, limited to five minutes, on matters not on the regular agenda. (Name and address are required)

10.b. City Council and Staff