City Council Meeting 9/8/2026

Name: September 8, 2026 City Council Meeting Transcript
Uploaded: 2026-09-09
Duration: 2 h 39 min 40 s
Description: Transcript of September 8, 2026 City of Harrisonburg City Council Meeting

Attachments

1. Roll Call 2:33
2. Moment of Silence 3:43
3. Pledge of Allegiance 3:44
4. Special Recognition
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) 3:48
5.a. Minutes from the August 25, 2026 City Council Meeting
- Minutes.pdf
6. Public Hearings
6.a. Public Hearing for PY2025 CDBG CAPER 4:53
- Public Hearing Notice.pdf
- Memorandum.pdf
- Presentation.pdf
6.b. Consider a request from Caitlin Denbigh for a special use permit at 387 Monticello Avenue 7:17
- Memorandum.pdf
- Extract from Planning Commission.pdf
- Site Maps.pdf
- Applicant's Supporting Documents.pdf
- PC Memorandum.pdf
- Notice of Public Hearing.pdf
- Surrounding Property Owners Notice.pdf
- Presentation.pdf
- Passed 5-0-0 approved
6.c. Consider a request from VG Harrisonburg Storage LLC for a special use permit at 291 West Wolfe Street and 336 West Market Street 20:34
- Memorandum.pdf
- Extract from Planning Commission.pdf
- Site Maps.pdf
- Applicant's Supporting Documents.pdf
- PC Memorandum.pdf
- Notice of Public Hearing.pdf
- Surrounding Property Owners Notice.pdf
- Presentation.pdf
- Passed 5-0-0 approved
6.d. Consider a request to amend the Comprehensive Plan to incorporate the Northeast Neighborhood Small Area Plan 50:11
- Memorandum.pdf
- Extract from Planning Commission.pdf
- Northeast Neighborhood Small Area Plan (2025).pdf
- Planning Commission Resolution.pdf
- City Council Resolution.pdf
- PC Memorandum.pdf
- Notice of Public Hearing.pdf
- Surrounding Property Owners Notice.pdf
- Presentation.pdf
- Passed 5-0-0 approved
6.e. Consider a request to amend the Zoning Ordinance to create a new term and definition for "poultry hatchery" 1:05:32
- Memorandum.pdf
- Current Ordinance Reflecting Recommended Amendments.pdf
- Locations of existing hatcheries according to Virginia Poultry Federation.pdf
- PC Memorandum.pdf
- Extract from Planning Commission.pdf
- Notice of Public Hearing.pdf
- Surrounding Property Owners Notice.pdf
- Presentation.pdf
- Passed 5-0-0 approved on first reading
6.f. Consider a supplemental appropriation for the carryover and reappropriation of prior year encumbrances and unexpended grants, and for the appropriation of new grant awards in the amount of $22.1 million 1:12:24
- Memorandum.pdf
- Supplemental Appropriation (Encumbrances).pdf
- Supplemental Appropriation (PY Grants) A.pdf
- Supplemental Appropriation (PY Grants) B.pdf
- Supplemental Appropriation (New Grants).pdf
- Public Hearing Notice.pdf
- Passed 5-0-0 approved on first reading
7. Regular Items
7.a. Consider a request from Jose Antonio Lopez Montiel for a variance from the Subdivision Ordinance at 704 North Liberty Street 1:15:50
- Memorandum.pdf
- Extract from Planning Commission.pdf
- Applicants supporting documents.pdf
- Site Maps.pdf
- PC Memorandum.pdf
- Presentation.pdf
- Passed 5-0-0 failed
7.b. Consider approving a resolution setting the percentage of Personal Property Tax Relief for Tax Year 2026 1:38:52
- Memorandum.pdf
- Resolution Accessible.pdf
- PPTR Calculation.pdf
- Executed Resolution.pdf
- Passed 5-0-0 adopted
7.c. Consider approval of the proposed mosaic design by Scott Supraner for the pumphouse at the Spraygrounds at Ralph Sampson Park 1:41:00
- Memorandum.pdf
- Presentation.pdf
- Passed 5-0-0 approved
7.d. Consider approving the amended Harrisonburg Police Department Policies and Equipment Requirements for Tow Companies and amended Fee Schedule. 1:52:05
- Memorandum.pdf
Recess
7.e. Discussion concerning passenger rail 1:52:10
7.f. Discussion concerning City participation in State Corporation Commission proceedings regarding Dominion Energy and NextEra Energy 2:11:52
7.g. Discussion concerning drafting an ALPR ordinance 2:20:47
8. Other Matters
8.a. Comments from the public, limited to five minutes, on matters not on the regular agenda. (Name and address are required) 2:28:30
8.b. City Council and Staff 2:32:15
9. Adjournment

1. Roll Call
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. Public Hearing for PY2025 CDBG CAPER
6.b. Consider a request from Caitlin Denbigh for a special use permit at 387 Monticello Avenue
6.c. Consider a request from VG Harrisonburg Storage LLC for a special use permit at 291 West Wolfe Street and 336 West Market Street
6.d. Consider a request to amend the Comprehensive Plan to incorporate the Northeast Neighborhood Small Area Plan
6.e. Consider a request to amend the Zoning Ordinance to create a new term and definition for "poultry hatchery"
6.f. Consider a supplemental appropriation for the carryover and reappropriation of prior year encumbrances and unexpended grants, and for the appropriation of new grant awards in the amount of $22.1 million
7.a. Consider a request from Jose Antonio Lopez Montiel for a variance from the Subdivision Ordinance at 704 North Liberty Street
7.b. Consider approving a resolution setting the percentage of Personal Property Tax Relief for Tax Year 2026
7.c. Consider approval of the proposed mosaic design by Scott Supraner for the pumphouse at the Spraygrounds at Ralph Sampson Park
7.d. Consider approving the amended Harrisonburg Police Department Policies and Equipment Requirements for Tow Companies and amended Fee Schedule.
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7.e. Discussion concerning passenger rail
7.f. Discussion concerning City participation in State Corporation Commission proceedings regarding Dominion Energy and NextEra Energy
7.g. Discussion concerning drafting an ALPR ordinance
8.a. Comments from the public, limited to five minutes, on matters not on the regular agenda. (Name and address are required)
8.b. City Council and Staff

City Council Meeting 9/8/2026

1. Roll Call ▶︎ 2:33

2. Moment of Silence ▶︎ 3:43

3. Pledge of Allegiance ▶︎ 3:44

4. Special Recognition

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) ▶︎ 3:48

5.a. Minutes from the August 25, 2026 City Council Meeting

6. Public Hearings

6.a. Public Hearing for PY2025 CDBG CAPER ▶︎ 4:53

6.b. Consider a request from Caitlin Denbigh for a special use permit at 387 Monticello Avenue ▶︎ 7:17

6.c. Consider a request from VG Harrisonburg Storage LLC for a special use permit at 291 West Wolfe Street and 336 West Market Street ▶︎ 20:34

6.d. Consider a request to amend the Comprehensive Plan to incorporate the Northeast Neighborhood Small Area Plan ▶︎ 50:11

6.e. Consider a request to amend the Zoning Ordinance to create a new term and definition for "poultry hatchery" ▶︎ 1:05:32

6.f. Consider a supplemental appropriation for the carryover and reappropriation of prior year encumbrances and unexpended grants, and for the appropriation of new grant awards in the amount of $22.1 million ▶︎ 1:12:24

7. Regular Items

7.a. Consider a request from Jose Antonio Lopez Montiel for a variance from the Subdivision Ordinance at 704 North Liberty Street ▶︎ 1:15:50

7.b. Consider approving a resolution setting the percentage of Personal Property Tax Relief for Tax Year 2026 ▶︎ 1:38:52

7.c. Consider approval of the proposed mosaic design by Scott Supraner for the pumphouse at the Spraygrounds at Ralph Sampson Park ▶︎ 1:41:00

7.d. Consider approving the amended Harrisonburg Police Department Policies and Equipment Requirements for Tow Companies and amended Fee Schedule. ▶︎ 1:52:05

Recess

7.e. Discussion concerning passenger rail ▶︎ 1:52:10

7.f. Discussion concerning City participation in State Corporation Commission proceedings regarding Dominion Energy and NextEra Energy ▶︎ 2:11:52

7.g. Discussion concerning drafting an ALPR ordinance ▶︎ 2:20:47

8. Other Matters

8.a. Comments from the public, limited to five minutes, on matters not on the regular agenda. (Name and address are required) ▶︎ 2:28:30

8.b. City Council and Staff ▶︎ 2:32:15

9. Adjournment

1. Roll Call

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. Public Hearing for PY2025 CDBG CAPER

6.b. Consider a request from Caitlin Denbigh for a special use permit at 387 Monticello Avenue

6.c. Consider a request from VG Harrisonburg Storage LLC for a special use permit at 291 West Wolfe Street and 336 West Market Street

6.d. Consider a request to amend the Comprehensive Plan to incorporate the Northeast Neighborhood Small Area Plan

6.e. Consider a request to amend the Zoning Ordinance to create a new term and definition for "poultry hatchery"

6.f. Consider a supplemental appropriation for the carryover and reappropriation of prior year encumbrances and unexpended grants, and for the appropriation of new grant awards in the amount of $22.1 million

7.a. Consider a request from Jose Antonio Lopez Montiel for a variance from the Subdivision Ordinance at 704 North Liberty Street

7.b. Consider approving a resolution setting the percentage of Personal Property Tax Relief for Tax Year 2026

7.c. Consider approval of the proposed mosaic design by Scott Supraner for the pumphouse at the Spraygrounds at Ralph Sampson Park

7.d. Consider approving the amended Harrisonburg Police Department Policies and Equipment Requirements for Tow Companies and amended Fee Schedule.

7.e. Discussion concerning passenger rail

7.f. Discussion concerning City participation in State Corporation Commission proceedings regarding Dominion Energy and NextEra Energy

7.g. Discussion concerning drafting an ALPR ordinance

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

8.b. City Council and Staff

1. Roll Call 2:33

2. Moment of Silence 3:43

3. Pledge of Allegiance 3:44

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) 3:48

6.a. Public Hearing for PY2025 CDBG CAPER 4:53

6.b. Consider a request from Caitlin Denbigh for a special use permit at 387 Monticello Avenue 7:17

6.c. Consider a request from VG Harrisonburg Storage LLC for a special use permit at 291 West Wolfe Street and 336 West Market Street 20:34

6.d. Consider a request to amend the Comprehensive Plan to incorporate the Northeast Neighborhood Small Area Plan 50:11

6.e. Consider a request to amend the Zoning Ordinance to create a new term and definition for "poultry hatchery" 1:05:32

6.f. Consider a supplemental appropriation for the carryover and reappropriation of prior year encumbrances and unexpended grants, and for the appropriation of new grant awards in the amount of $22.1 million 1:12:24

7.a. Consider a request from Jose Antonio Lopez Montiel for a variance from the Subdivision Ordinance at 704 North Liberty Street 1:15:50

7.b. Consider approving a resolution setting the percentage of Personal Property Tax Relief for Tax Year 2026 1:38:52

7.c. Consider approval of the proposed mosaic design by Scott Supraner for the pumphouse at the Spraygrounds at Ralph Sampson Park 1:41:00

7.d. Consider approving the amended Harrisonburg Police Department Policies and Equipment Requirements for Tow Companies and amended Fee Schedule. 1:52:05

7.e. Discussion concerning passenger rail 1:52:10

7.f. Discussion concerning City participation in State Corporation Commission proceedings regarding Dominion Energy and NextEra Energy 2:11:52

7.g. Discussion concerning drafting an ALPR ordinance 2:20:47

8.a. Comments from the public, limited to five minutes, on matters not on the regular agenda. (Name and address are required) 2:28:30

8.b. City Council and Staff 2:32:15