City Council Meeting 6/15/2026

Name: June 15, 2026 City Council Meeting Transcript
Uploaded: 2026-06-15
Description: Transcript of June 15, 2026 City of Charlottesville City Council Meeting

Attachments

Opening Session
I. Call to Order/Roll Call
II. Agenda Approval
- Failed 4-0-0 Adopt
III. Reports
- 1. FY26 Climate Program Update
- 2. Presentation on Human Rights Ordinance Revisions
Closed Meeting (CRHA interviews)
- Passed 4-0-0 Enter Closed Session
- Passed 4-0-0 Certify
Business Session
IV. Moment of Silence
V. Announcements
VI. Recognitions/Proclamations
VII. Community Matters
VIII. Consent Agenda*
- Passed 4-0-0 Adopt
- 3. 2025 General Election Abstract of Votes, April 8 work session, May 13 work session, June 10 work session
- 4. Resolution to Appropriate $356,805 in Additional Funds to the Streets and Sidewalks Division Operating Budget (2 reading)
  - Resolution to Appropriate Funds to Streets and Sidewalks Budget.pdf
  - Policy Briefing Summary.pdf
- 5. Resolution to appropriate Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services Victims of Crime Act Grant Award FY26 - $123,600 (2nd reading)
  - FY 26 DCJS VOCA Resolution.pdf
  - Policy Briefing Summary.pdf
- 6. Resolution to appropriate the Virginia Department of Social Services Family Assistance Management (FAM) grant in the amount of $20,000 (2nd reading)
  - F.A.M Grant Resolution.pdf
  - Policy Briefing Summary.pdf
- 7. Ordinance to Amend and Reordain Chapter 31 (Utilities) of the Code of the City of Charlottesville, 1990, as Amended, to Establish a Connection Fee for New Gas Service (2nd reading)
  - Gas Connection Fee Ordinance.pdf
  - Policy Briefing Summary.pdf
- 8. Resolution to Appropriate $2,076,696.00 in additional funding from the Virginia Office of Children’s Services to support at-risk children and families (2nd reading)
  - Resolution to Appropriate Additional CSA funding.pdf
  - Policy Briefing Summary.pdf
- 9. Resolution to Return $1,848,424 to the General Fund and Appropriate an Additional Transfer of $423,546 to the Children Services Act Fund (2nd reading)
  - Resolution to Withdraw excess CSA funds.pdf
  - Policy Briefing Summary.pdf
- 10. Resolution Appropriating funding from the Federal Transit Administration and the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation supporting multiple Charlottesville Area Transit capital projects - $16,846,224 (2nd reading)
- 11. Resolution Considering A Critical Slope Special Exception for 2010 Meadowbrook Road
  - RESOLUTION - Critical Slope - 2010 Meadowbrookjvhedits.pdf
  - Policy Briefing Summary.pdf
- 12. Resolution Considering a Critical Slope Special Exception for the Botanical Gardens of the Piedmont
  - RESOLUTION - Critical Slope - Botanical Gardens (1).pdf
  - Policy Briefing Summary.pdf
- 13. Resolution Authorizing Execution of Agreement to Maintain SWM Facilities for the Botanical Gardens Project
- 14. Resolution for Approval of Addendum to Lease with Botanical Garden of the Piedmont
  - City Lease Addendum - Botanical Gardens.pdf
  - Policy Briefing Summary.pdf
- 15. Resolution to appropriate $52,981.60 from the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development, Virginia Homeless Solutions Program (requesting one reading with four-fifths vote)
  - FY26 VHSP additional 60k Resolution.pdf
  - Policy Briefing Summary.pdf
IX. City Manager Report
- City Manager Report
  - 6-15-26 CM Report - City Departments (2).pdf
- Police Civilian Oversight Board 2025 Annual Report
X. Action Items
- 16. Ordinance to Amend and Reordain City Code Chapter 31 (Utilities) to Establish New Utility Rates and Service Fees for City Gas, Water, and Sanitary Sewer (2nd reading)
  - Passed 4-0-0 Adopt
- 17. Resolution Approving Amended Grant Agreement for the Charlottesville Supplemental Rental Assistance Program ("CSRAP")
  - Passed 4-0-0 Approve
- 18. Resolution Allocating $575,000 in Housing Operations and Support FY27 Grant Funding (1 of 2 Readings)
- 19. Resolution Endorsing West Main and Ridge SMARTSCALE Application
  - Passed 3-1-0 Approve
- 20. Resolution Endorsing CA-MPO US 29 NB/US 250 EB Ramp Extension/Barracks Road Off-Ramp SMART SCALE Application
  - Passed 4-0-0 Approve
XI. General Business
XII. Community Matters (2)
XIII. Adjournment
- Passed 4-0-0 Adjourn

I. Call to Order/Roll Call
- - Chris CullinanDirector of Finance
- - Natalie OschrinVice Mayor, City Council
- - Kyna ThomasClerk of Council
- - Michael PayneMember, City Council
- - Kyna ThomasClerk of Council
- - Michael PayneMember, City Council
- - Kyna ThomasClerk of Council
- - Natalie OschrinVice Mayor, City Council
II. Agenda Approval
- - Natalie OschrinVice Mayor, City Council
- - Jen FleisherMember, City Council
- - Natalie OschrinVice Mayor, City Council
- - Lloyd SnookCouncillor, City Council
- - Natalie OschrinVice Mayor, City Council
1. FY26 Climate Program Update
2. Presentation on Human Rights Ordinance Revisions
Closed Meeting (CRHA interviews)
- - Natalie OschrinVice Mayor, City Council
- - Lloyd SnookCouncillor, City Council
- - Natalie OschrinVice Mayor, City Council
- - Kyna ThomasClerk of Council
- - Lloyd SnookCouncillor, City Council
- - SPEAKER_12
- - Lloyd SnookCouncillor, City Council
- - Natalie OschrinVice Mayor, City Council
Business Session
- - Natalie OschrinVice Mayor, City Council
- - Lloyd SnookCouncillor, City Council
- - Natalie OschrinVice Mayor, City Council
- - Lloyd SnookCouncillor, City Council
- - Natalie OschrinVice Mayor, City Council
- - SPEAKER_17
- - Natalie OschrinVice Mayor, City Council
IV. Moment of Silence
- - Natalie OschrinVice Mayor, City Council
V. Announcements
- - SPEAKER_15
- - Natalie OschrinVice Mayor, City Council
VII. Community Matters
VIII. Consent Agenda*
City Manager Report
Police Civilian Oversight Board 2025 Annual Report
16. Ordinance to Amend and Reordain City Code Chapter 31 (Utilities) to Establish New Utility Rates and Service Fees for City Gas, Water, and Sanitary Sewer (2nd reading)
17. Resolution Approving Amended Grant Agreement for the Charlottesville Supplemental Rental Assistance Program ("CSRAP")
18. Resolution Allocating $575,000 in Housing Operations and Support FY27 Grant Funding (1 of 2 Readings)
19. Resolution Endorsing West Main and Ridge SMARTSCALE Application
20. Resolution Endorsing CA-MPO US 29 NB/US 250 EB Ramp Extension/Barracks Road Off-Ramp SMART SCALE Application
XII. Community Matters (2)
XIII. Adjournment
- - SPEAKER_23
- - Natalie OschrinVice Mayor, City Council
- - Jen FleisherMember, City Council
- - Natalie OschrinVice Mayor, City Council

City Council Meeting 6/15/2026

Opening Session

I. Call to Order/Roll Call

II. Agenda Approval

III. Reports

1. FY26 Climate Program Update

2. Presentation on Human Rights Ordinance Revisions

Closed Meeting (CRHA interviews)

Business Session

IV. Moment of Silence

V. Announcements

VI. Recognitions/Proclamations

VII. Community Matters

VIII. Consent Agenda*

3. 2025 General Election Abstract of Votes, April 8 work session, May 13 work session, June 10 work session

4. Resolution to Appropriate $356,805 in Additional Funds to the Streets and Sidewalks Division Operating Budget (2 reading)

5. Resolution to appropriate Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services Victims of Crime Act Grant Award FY26 - $123,600 (2nd reading)

6. Resolution to appropriate the Virginia Department of Social Services Family Assistance Management (FAM) grant in the amount of $20,000 (2nd reading)

7. Ordinance to Amend and Reordain Chapter 31 (Utilities) of the Code of the City of Charlottesville, 1990, as Amended, to Establish a Connection Fee for New Gas Service (2nd reading)

8. Resolution to Appropriate $2,076,696.00 in additional funding from the Virginia Office of Children’s Services to support at-risk children and families (2nd reading)

9. Resolution to Return $1,848,424 to the General Fund and Appropriate an Additional Transfer of $423,546 to the Children Services Act Fund (2nd reading)

10. Resolution Appropriating funding from the Federal Transit Administration and the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation supporting multiple Charlottesville Area Transit capital projects - $16,846,224 (2nd reading)

11. Resolution Considering A Critical Slope Special Exception for 2010 Meadowbrook Road

12. Resolution Considering a Critical Slope Special Exception for the Botanical Gardens of the Piedmont

13. Resolution Authorizing Execution of Agreement to Maintain SWM Facilities for the Botanical Gardens Project

14. Resolution for Approval of Addendum to Lease with Botanical Garden of the Piedmont

15. Resolution to appropriate $52,981.60 from the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development, Virginia Homeless Solutions Program (requesting one reading with four-fifths vote)

IX. City Manager Report

City Manager Report

Police Civilian Oversight Board 2025 Annual Report

X. Action Items

16. Ordinance to Amend and Reordain City Code Chapter 31 (Utilities) to Establish New Utility Rates and Service Fees for City Gas, Water, and Sanitary Sewer (2nd reading)

17. Resolution Approving Amended Grant Agreement for the Charlottesville Supplemental Rental Assistance Program ("CSRAP")

18. Resolution Allocating $575,000 in Housing Operations and Support FY27 Grant Funding (1 of 2 Readings)

19. Resolution Endorsing West Main and Ridge SMARTSCALE Application

20. Resolution Endorsing CA-MPO US 29 NB/US 250 EB Ramp Extension/Barracks Road Off-Ramp SMART SCALE Application

XI. General Business

XII. Community Matters (2)

XIII. Adjournment

I. Call to Order/Roll Call

II. Agenda Approval

1. FY26 Climate Program Update

2. Presentation on Human Rights Ordinance Revisions

Closed Meeting (CRHA interviews)

Business Session

IV. Moment of Silence

V. Announcements

VII. Community Matters

VIII. Consent Agenda*

City Manager Report

Police Civilian Oversight Board 2025 Annual Report

16. Ordinance to Amend and Reordain City Code Chapter 31 (Utilities) to Establish New Utility Rates and Service Fees for City Gas, Water, and Sanitary Sewer (2nd reading)

17. Resolution Approving Amended Grant Agreement for the Charlottesville Supplemental Rental Assistance Program ("CSRAP")

18. Resolution Allocating $575,000 in Housing Operations and Support FY27 Grant Funding (1 of 2 Readings)

19. Resolution Endorsing West Main and Ridge SMARTSCALE Application

20. Resolution Endorsing CA-MPO US 29 NB/US 250 EB Ramp Extension/Barracks Road Off-Ramp SMART SCALE Application

XII. Community Matters (2)

XIII. Adjournment