1 COUNCIL CHAMBERS - September 18, 2017 ROLL CALL Council met in regular session on this date with the following members present: Mr. Bellamy, Mr. Fenwick, Ms. Galvin, Mr. Signer, Ms. Szakos. AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS Ms. Galvin announced a joint Council / Board of Supervisors work session will take place September 19 on a Regional Transit Partnership and updates on other memorandums of understanding. She also announced the Charlottesville Tip Line for the independent review on the summer’s protest events. Please go to www.charlottesvilleindependentreview.com for more information, or call 877-4-HUNTON. Ms. Galvin announced the fall special waste collection dates on Friday, September 29 and Saturday, September 30 and bulky waste amnesty dates at the Ivy Material Utilization Center on Dick Woods Road. Go to www.rivanna.org/hhw for more information. Ms. Szakos announced Welcoming Week, hosted by Welcoming Greater Charlottesville. For more information, go to www.wgcville.org. She invited Welcoming Greater Charlottesville representatives forward to give more information. She also gave information on parking meters around the Downtown Mall. Go to www.charlottesville.org/parking for more information. Mr. Signer announced the Open Data Web Portal, launched on August 17. For more information and to see the portal, go to www.charlottesville.org/open. An Open Data boot camp will take place on Friday, September 22 at City Space. Mr. Bellamy announced an event, “I Challenge This House”, on September 27 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Jefferson School. He also announced the Fire Department is seeking applicants. He recognized Ms. Celia Thompson, the first African-American female fire fighter to retire from the City of Charlottesville, and read a proclamation in her honor. Mr. Fenwick announced the Rivanna River Renaissance conference and festival, starting September 29. He also announced Dialogue on Race discussion groups are taking place. For more information, call 970-3023. Ms. Szakos announced the First Annual Sidewalk Sale on the Downtown Mall this Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Also, she thanked the Dave Matthews Band and Red Light Management for the concert they are hosting for Charlottesville on September 24. Mr. Bellamy read a resolution in recognition of the 150th Anniversary of African American suffrage in Virginia. 2 CITY MANAGER RESPONSE TO MATTERS BY THE PUBLIC Mr. Jones gave an update on Mr. Tim Heaphy’s review and said Mr. Heaphy may come before Council to update on progress. He also reported on the City’s affordable housing activities in response to residents’ concerns at the September 5 meeting. He said the City has budgeted money to build the field house at Tonsler Park PUBLIC HEARING: AUGUST 11TH & 12TH COMMUNITY RESPONSE On motion by Ms. Szakos, the public hearing was opened. Ms. Rosia Parker thanked Oceanside for the beautiful tapestry donation. She said the City and UVA had the information they needed to stop the events of this summer. There is no more trust. She called for Judge Moore and the City Councilors to resign. Ms. Mary Carey expressed her opposition to the new name of Emancipation Park. Ms. Tanesha Hudson said she is disappointed the City is using Mr. Heaphy for an independent investigation because he has conflicts of interest. Someone from outside the region should have been chosen. She asked for transparency. Mr. Bellamy asked Ms. Hudson for her suggestion for how Council should proceed. Ms. Hudson said the City should not use Mr. Heaphy because he cannot be independent. Mr. Dave Ghamandi said the reason people have not been contacting Mr. Heaphy is because it will not necessarily lead to charges, and Mr. Heaphy contributed to Mr. Signer’s campaign. He said the entire report should be made available to the City residents. He said police should be able to charge people who are removing the tarps from the statues. He discussed charging the attackers in the Deandre Harris case. He questioned police inaction during the August 12 rally. Mr. Jeffrey Fogel, City resident, said Mr. Heaphy selected himself for this investigation. He said the City hired Mr. Heaphy as a lawyer, not an investigator. Mr. Don Gathers, City resident, said many UVA students have tickets to the benefit concert, and they were nowhere near Charlottesville when the events of this summer occurred. Having no further speakers, the public hearing was closed. Ms. Szakos said this is a review, not an independent investigation. Ms. Galvin asked that Council get an interim report filled with answers to the questions that the community has. She said she appreciates the update, but we need answers to questions before the final report has been produced. Ms. Szakos reopened the public hearing. 3 Ms. Amelia Brown, City resident, asked if it is too late to change the process and put a new investigator into place that the people of the City can trust. The public hearing was closed. Mr. Bellamy asked if Ms. Amelia Brown’s suggestion would be possible to implement. Ms. Szakos requested that Council discuss what the options are for a separate commission on the October 2 agenda. Ms. Galvin said she does not want to slow the current process down, but she wants answers and wants to regain credibility. She supports building a citizen review commission into the process. Mr. Jones said staff will work on bringing options forward to address these concerns. MATTERS BY THE PUBLIC Ms. Andrea Negrete, Grady Ave., spoke in favor of DACA and urged Council to make all government services available regardless of immigration status. We can do more to truly call ourselves a Welcoming City. Ms. Missy Wernstrom said regarding the Tonsler Field House, there is an enormous amount of change going on in Fifeville; Tonsler Park is very important to the community and always has been. A commitment will go a long way to ease concerns, but affordable housing would do a lot as well. Mr. Jeffrey Fogel, City resident, said the Indigenous Peoples Day resolution is long over- due. Ms. Carole Thorpe, Albemarle County resident, said Council has not done well. She shared her time with Mr. Joe Thomas. Mr. Thomas said commissions have been formed and report to Council, and are then ignored. He said Council's votes do not align with what they say. He said he is auctioning hats to benefit hurricane victims and left two on the dais. Ms. Bethany Hurley, 414 Oak St., shared her time with Mr. Ed Girlada, City resident, with the Sin Barreras organization. He spoke in support of the City's proposed resolution on DACA. Ms. Virginia Luna, City resident, announced a festival in October 22 at 3:00 p.m. at PVCC Dickinson Theatre to celebrate the founder of the Baha'i faith. Mr. Cliff Hall, City resident, said he lost his fiancée Sara Campbell in June, and he spoke about her. Ms. Annie Stup advocated for more affordable housing and homeowner options in the City. She asked the Council to fully fund all projects and allocate far more funding to affordable housing overall in Charlottesville, especially for home ownership opportunities in the City. 4 Ms. Louisa Candalario said the Affordable Housing Fund’s recommendation to zero out funding for home ownership should be reconsidered. Please dedicate a portion of the allocation to home ownership. She said Habitat for Humanity made her American dream come true. Ms. Shymora Cooper, 200 Burnett St., spoke in support of funding for Habitat for Humanity and affordable housing in Charlottesville. She said being a Habitat homeowner has changed the life of her children. Matters by the Public was closed. Ms. Szakos asked Mr. Jones to respond at the next meeting about what the limitations are and how our City is dealing with them regarding services for immigrants. She said the City police do not conduct checkpoints for various reasons, including that it unfairly targets immigrants. She asked for a status update on municipal IDs. Ms. Galvin thanked speakers for their testimony on housing issues. Mr. Fenwick said he enjoyed seeing young people at the Council meeting this evening. CONSENT AGENDA a. Minutes for September 5, 2017 b. APPROPRIATION: Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) 2017-2018 Certified Local Government Grant Funding for Rose Hill Neighborhood Historic Survey - $24,000 (2nd reading) Virginia Department of Historic Resources WHEREAS, the City of Charlottesville, through the Department of Neighborhood Development Services, has received from the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR), funding to support a historic survey for Rose Hill Neighborhood, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Charlottesville, Virginia, that the sum of $12,000 for the fiscal year 2017-2018 received from the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) is hereby appropriated in the following manner: Revenue $12,000 Fund: 209 IO: 1900289 G/L: 430120 (State/Fed Pass Thru) $12,000 Fund: 209 IO: 1900289 G/L: 498010 (Transfer from CIP) Expenditure $24,000 Fund: 209 IO: 1900289 G/L: 530670 (Other contractual services) 5 Transfer $12,000 Fund: 426 WBS: P-00484 G/L: 561209(Transfer to grants) BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this appropriation is conditioned upon the receipt of $12,000 for the fiscal year 21-7-2018 from the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR). c. APPROPRIATION: Victim Witness Assistance Program Grant - $250,902 (2nd reading) Victim Witness Assistance Program WHEREAS, The City of Charlottesville, through the Commonwealth Attorney’s Office, has received an increase in the Victim Witness Program Grant from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services in the amount of $250,902; and WHEREAS, the City is providing a supplement in the amount of $32,000, the source of which is the Commonwealth Attorney’s operating budget; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Charlottesville, Virginia that the sum of $218,902 is hereby appropriated in the following manner: Revenues $ 54,726 Fund: 209 Cost Center: 1414001000 G/L Account: 430110 $164,176 Fund: 209 Cost Center: 1414001000 G/L Account: 430120 $ 32,000 Fund: 209 Cost Center: 1414001000 G/L Account: 498010 Expenditures $222,214 Fund: 209 Cost Center: 1414001000 G/L Account: 519999 $ 7,379 Fund: 209 Cost Center: 1414001000 G/L Account: 530100 $ 21,309 Fund: 209 Cost Center: 1414001000 G/L Account: 599999 Transfer $ 32,000 Fund: 105 Cost Center: 1401001000 G/L Account: 561209 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this appropriation is conditioned upon the receipt of $218,902 from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services. d. APPROPRIATION: Risk Management Fund Line of Duty Act (LODA) Insurance Reimbursement - $28,200 (Carried) e. APPROPRIATION: Fiscal Year 2018 Fire Programs Aid to Locality Funding (Firefund) Appropriation - $145,343 (Carried) 6 Fire Programs Aid f. APPROPRIATION: Virginia Homelessness Solutions Grant (VHSP) - $477,151 (Carried) Virginia Homelessness Solutions g. RESOLUTION: City Sponsorship for Black Business Expo - $2,000 Black Business Expo RESOLUTION WTJU Sponsor Request – City Sponsorship of the Black Business Expo on Saturday, September 23, 2017 $2,000 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Charlottesville, Virginia that the sum of $2,000 is hereby paid from currently appropriated funds in the Council Strategic Initiatives account in the General Fund to WTJU in support of the Black Business Expo taking place on September 23, 2017. $2,000 Fund: 105 Cost Center: 10110010000 h. RESOLUTION: Transfer to Facilities Capital Projects Lump Sum Account for the Preston-Morris Building Interior Improvements Project - $37,000 Preston-Morris Building Interior Improvements RESOLUTION Fund Transfer to Facilities Capital Projects Lump Sum Account for the Preston-Morris Building Interior Improvements Project - $37,000 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Charlottesville, Virginia that the following is hereby transferred in the following manner: Transfer From $37,000 Fund: 107 WBS: FR-001 G/L Account: 561426 Transfer To $37,000 Fund: 426 WBS: CP-018 (P-00948) G/L Account: 599999 $37,000 Fund: 426 WBS: CP-018 (P-00948) G/L Account: 498010 i. ORDINANCE: Stonefield Gas Easement (2nd reading) Stonefield Gas Easement 7 AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF A PORTION OF A NATURAL GAS EASEMENT GRANTED TO THE CITY BY OCT STONEFIELD PROPERTY OWNER, LLC j. RESOLUTION: Support for Protection of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and Permanent Legal Status for Dreamers Support for Protection of DACA Ms. Szakos read the DACA resolution aloud for the benefit of the public. She added "and individuals" to the resolution. On motion by Ms. Galvin, seconded by Ms. Szakos, the consent agenda passed. (Ayes: Ms. Szakos, Ms. Galvin, Mr. Signer, Mr. Fenwick, Mr. Bellamy; Noes: None.) RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF CONTINUATION OF THE DEFERRED ACTION FOR CHILDHOOD ARRIVALS (DACA) AND PERMANENT LEGAL STATUS FOR DREAMERS WHEREAS, Charlottesville is officially recognized as a “Welcoming City” and is a city of dreamers where people from all walks of life and from all backgrounds can bring and build their dreams; and WHEREAS, dreamers are integral to the fabric of our community; they are teachers, nurses, artists, scientists, valedictorians, members of our armed forces, and have actively contributed to our City economically, socially and culturally; and WHEREAS, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) provides employment authorization and protection from deportation for undocumented immigrants who entered the United States before they turned 16 and has benefitted nearly 800,000 undocumented youth across the nation since it began in 2012; and WHEREAS, in order to make the provisions of DACA permanent, Congress has introduced but not passed the DREAM (Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors) Act; and WHEREAS, ending the DACA program would leave 800,000 young people who now call this nation home unsure of their legal status and would lead to the loss of an estimated $1 billion in tax contributions over the next four years and $3.4 billion from the U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) over the next decade; and WHEREAS, the federal Administration’s intention to end the DACA program causes uncertainty and fear that endangers the future of these young people who have come forward and entrusted the government with their information; and 8 WHEREAS, the ability of youth to live and work in their communities without fear of deportation is a foundation of sound, responsible immigration policy and enables these young people to participate in and contribute to our City; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that we, the Charlottesville City Council, do hereby call on all governmental, business and nonprofit agencies, institutions and individuals in Charlottesville and surrounding localities to join together to urge Congress and the President to demonstrate commitment to the American economy and the ideals of our nation by continuing DACA to ensure protection for these young people until Congress has implemented a more permanent form of relief, as well as work to permanently address the legal status of Dreamers in such a way as to allow them a path to permanent United States citizenship. PUBLIC HEARING: REVIEW OF PROGRAM PERFORMANCE AND SETTING PRIORITIES FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP (HOME) FUNDS FOR PROGRAM YEAR 18-19 CDBG and HOME Investment Partnership funds Ms. Tierra Howard, Grants Coordinator, presented on the report and answered clarifying questions for Council. In response to a request from Ms. Szakos, Ms. Howard said staff can include justification in the grant narrative. On motion, the public hearing was opened. Having no speakers, the public hearing was closed. Ms. Szakos asked if Council was interested in narrowing the focus to certain neighborhoods. Ms. Howard said this is already taking place. Ms. Szakos discussed capping the amount versus increasing the amount proportionate to the budget. Mr. Bellamy said he supports this. Mr. Fenwick thanked Ms. Howard for her work. Mr. Signer read the resolution as proposed by staff. Ms. Szakos requested adding access to affordable housing as the first priority bullet point. Ms. Galvin said that the next Priority Neighborhood shall be Belmont / Ridge. On motion by Mr. Bellamy, seconded by Ms. Galvin, the resolution passed. (Ayes: Ms. Szakos, Ms. Galvin, Mr. Signer, Mr. Fenwick, Mr. Bellamy; Noes: None.) A RESOLUTION COUNCIL PRIORITIES FOR CDBG and HOME FUNDS FY 18-19 WHEREAS, the City of Charlottesville is a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)-designated Entitlement Community for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) programs and as such expects to receive fund allocation on July 1, 2018; and 9 WHEREAS, in accordance with the City of Charlottesville’s Citizen Participation Plan for HUD funding, the CDBG Task Force composed of citizen and community representatives will need to review potential projects and make recommendations for funding in Spring 2018; BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Charlottesville, Virginia that the priorities and spending allowances for FY 2018-2019 shall be as follows:  Council’s priorities for the CDBG and HOME program for FY 18-19 shall be access to affordable housing, workforce development, microenterprise assistance, access to quality childcare, homeowner rehabilitation and down payment assistance.  For FY 18-19, $45,000 CDBG entitlement shall be set aside for Economic Development  For FY 18-19, the Priority Neighborhood shall be Belmont and Ridge Street with funds being targeted in income eligible service areas and the allocation shall be $200,000 of the total CDBG entitlement. If the CDBG entitlement received is less than the estimate amount of $200,000, this amount will be decreased accordingly.  The CDBG Admin and Planning budget shall be set at 20% of the total CDBG entitlement.  The Public Services Programs budget shall be set at 15% of the total CDBG entitlement. Council took a recess at 9:15 p.m. and resumed the meeting at 9:31 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING/RESOLUTION: HISTORICAL SOCIETY LEASE OF MCINTIRE BUILDING Historical Society Lease of McIntire Building Mr. Paul Oberdorfer, Director of Public Works, presented to Council and answered clarifying questions. Ms. Szakos reviewed the timeline for clarity, including the five requirements of the lease, and confirmed that the Historical Society has not met any of them. Mr. Signer said he would like to explore options for the site. Mr. Fenwick confirmed there has been no audit. On motion, the public hearing was opened. Ms. Jackie Lichtman, City resident, said she is concerned about the functioning of the Historical Society. Specific concerns include no public budget, no annual meetings, no minutes, no information on the website, including how the board members are appointed and their terms, the President is not on the website, and there have not been exhibits about African Americans. Their finances are a concern, and there should be an audit and governmental oversight. They are not registered as a non-profit with the state and are soliciting donations on their website. Mr. Kensey Wallenborton said he just came onto the Board of Directors, and a lot needs to be done. He spoke to the positive attributes of the Historical Society. Mr. Lloyd Smith, Jr., 620 Park St., said he has been in Charlottesville since 1950 and has been involved in the Historical Society for many years. The Society needs help from the City. 10 Mr. Garrett Smith, former president and director with the Historical Society, highlighted a few things the Historical Society has done over the years. Ms. Rebecca Quinn, 104 4th St., said she was concerned about a comment that the lease proposal was a "no-win" for the City. She said this tenant in this building is valuable. She asked how many City buildings are leased to non-profit entities and how those leases are determined. There should be ground rules for how leases are established. Market rate should not be a parameter when trying to keep and support non-profits in significant buildings. Ms. Genevieve Keller spoke about the Historical Society as a community institution. However, she has severe reservations about the organization, and it has been absent or antagonistic in recent conversations and endeavors. She suggested Preservation Piedmont could help bring this organization around. Having no further speakers, the public hearing was closed. Ms. Szakos made the motion that in accordance with staff’s recommendation and the conditions of the now expired lease, the City terminate the lease on the Historical Society building. Mr. Fenwick seconded the motion. Mr. Lewis Martin, legal counsel for the Historical Society, clarified that the staff recommendation is that the City continue negotiations with the Historical Society, not terminate the lease and evict. He gave examples of other regional support for their local historical societies. He referenced a 1995 agreement for providing literature to the public in exchange for certain allowances. Ms. Szakos said many of these concerns were addressed by Council four years ago. She asked if Mr. Martin was aware that the organization was not registered as a 501(c)(3). He said he was not, as he was asked only to negotiate the lease. Ms. Szakos asked if pieces of the collection were being sold on Craig's List, as is rumored. Mr. Lewis said he has not heard of this. Mr. Jones clarified that the Historical Society filed a 990 form identifying themselves as a 501(c)(3). Mr. Signer suggested the organization submit a remedial plan and enlist the services of the Center for Nonprofit Excellence. Ms. Galvin said this is a mess and has been going on for quite some time, but the organization hosts a repository of incredible value to this community. Mr. Fenwick asked if any action has been taken to remove Mr. Steven Meeks from a leadership position. A member of the board said it is being discussed. Mr. Fenwick asked about an inventory of the items at the Historical Society and asked what was sold, and where the money is. The board members said they are not aware of anything being sold. Mr. Fenwick said he told Mr. Will Lyster a change needed to be made, and he has not seen anything change. He asked for an investigation into whether any of the Historical Society's assets have been liquidated, and where the investments are. Mr. Jones asked for clarification on the Historical Society's investment sources. 11 Ms. Szakos voiced concerns over the Historical Society's non-traditional 990 form. Ms. Galvin moved that Council task the City Manager with writing a new one-year lease; conditional upon new operating procedures for better governance, performance, and fiscal management that promote transparency, accountability and racial and ethnic diversity in both staffing practices and for all projects. This would include new bylaws, an audit, a marketing and fundraising strategy, a plan for curating their assets and a clarifying agreement on their working relationship with Jefferson Madison Regional Library program of exhibitions and projects that reflect the racial and ethnic diversity of our region and more community partnerships. No new lease shall be signed without evidence of these improvements, and if the terms are not met then the lease expires 12/31/17, and the City will store the contents in the building. Mr. Signer asked to add a requirement that they shall undergo a strategic planning process with the CNE. Mr. Signer seconded the motion. Ms. Galvin said this has to be addressed by June 30, 2018. If the terms are not met by then, the lease will not be renewed. Council formed consensus around a six month time frame, with a March 1 deadline for making a decision. Mr. Bellamy said this group has not shown the level of stewardship we hold other groups to, and they have not done community outreach. We would not be making these concessions if this were any other organization. Mr. Signer clarified that the rent would extend at the present rate of $750 per month, until March 1, 2018, retroactive to July 1, 2017. Ms. Galvin re-read her motion with revisions: Council tasks the City Manager with writing a lease extension at a rate of $750 per month, retroactive to July 1, 2017, effective until March 1, 2018; conditional upon new operating procedures for better governance, performance and fiscal management that promote transparency, accountability and racial and ethnic diversity in both staffing practices and projects, to include new bylaws, an audit, a marketing and fundraising strategy, a plan for curating assets, and a clarifying agreement on their working relationship with the Jefferson Madison Regional Library program of exhibitions and projects that reflect the racial and ethnic diversity of our region, more community partnerships, and a strategic plan with the guidance of the CNE. In response to Mr. Bellamy's concerns, Ms. Galvin added in the first paragraph of the motion, a request to address diversity. Ms. Galvin asked if we should request the City appoint a board member. Mr. Bellamy supported this. Mr. Signer suggested adding "contemplate a diverse board, including board appointments by City Council" into the new by-laws. Ms. Szakos said she will support this if we go back to a December 31 deadline. Ms. Galvin proposed that one-third of the board appointments be made by Council and proposed a March 1 deadline. 12 Mr. Signer called the question on the substitute motion made by Ms. Galvin. The motion passed. (Ayes: Ms. Szakos, Ms. Galvin, Mr. Signer; Noes: Mr. Fenwick, Mr. Bellamy.) Mr. Signer called the question on the full motion. The motion passed. (Ayes: Mr. Bellamy, Ms. Galvin, Mr. Signer, Ms. Szakos; Noes: Mr. Fenwick.) RESOLUTIONS: ALLOCATION OF FY 2018 CHARLOTTESVILLE AFFORDABLE HOUSING FUNDS RESOLUTIONS REVITALIZATION AREA CERTIFICATION FOR CARLTON VIEWS II ALLOCATION OF CHARLOTTESVILLE AFFORDABLE HOUSING FUND (CAHF) FOR CARLTON VIEWS, LLC CARLTON VIEWS II DEVELOPMENT PROJECT -- $1,440,000 ALLOCATION OF CHARLOTTESVILLE AFFORDABLE HOUSING FUND (CAHF) FOR THE COMMUNITY SERVICES HOUSING, INC. – $612,500 FY 2018 Charlottesville Affordable Housing Funds Ms. Stacy Pethia, Housing Program Coordinator, presented to Council and answered clarifying questions. Ms. Galvin said the homeownership aspect is critically important. Mr. Jones said Council may consider funding some initiatives from their priorities fund. Ms. Szakos said that she wants to make sure that Council earmarks any surplus funds that may occur to make Habitat and AHIP whole. In the meantime she suggested finding whatever funds are available, even if some of the money comes from the Council Priority Fund to get them started, since the two organizations do not need the money upfront. Mr. Bellamy suggested providing three-fourths of the funding for Habitat now with a commitment to fund the remaining after the surplus is known, using a large portion of the Council reserve fund. Ms. Pethia said that in order to allocate $500,000 to AHIP, they would take all of the surplus funds from last year, recycle the funds into this year and add $200,000 from the housing fund. Ms. Szakos moved to adopt the resolution for the Revitalization Area Certification for Carlton Views II; Mr. Bellamy seconded. The resolution passed. (Ayes: Ms. Szakos, Ms. Galvin, Mr. Signer, Mr. Fenwick, Mr. Bellamy; Noes: None.) 13 RESOLUTION Revitalization Area Certification for Carlton Views II BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Charlottesville, Virginia that Carlton Views II is located within a Revitalization Area, defined by the Virginia Housing Development Authority as any area that 1) the industrial, commercial or other economic development of such area will benefit the city or county but such area lacks the housing needed to induce manufacturing, industrial, commercial, governmental, educational, entertainment, community development, healthcare or nonprofit enterprises or undertakings to locate or remain in such area; AND 2) private enterprise and investment are not reasonably expected, without assistance, to produce the construction or rehabilitation of decent, safe and sanitary housing and supporting facilities that will meet the needs of low and moderate income persons and families in such area and will induce other persons and families to live within such area and thereby create a desirable economic mix of residents in such area. Ms. Szakos moved to adopt the Allocation of Charlottesville Affordable Housing Fund (CAHF) for Carlton Views, LLC Carlton Views II Development Project – $1,440,000. Mr. Bellamy seconded. The resolution passed. (Ayes: Ms. Szakos, Ms. Galvin, Mr. Signer, Mr. Fenwick, Mr. Bellamy; Noes: None.) RESOLUTION Allocation of Charlottesville Affordable Housing Fund (CAHF) for Carlton Views, LLC Carlton Views II Development Project -- $1,440,000 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Charlottesville, Virginia that the sum of $1,440,000 be allocated from previously appropriated funds in the Charlottesville Affordable Housing Fund (CAHF) to the Carlton Views II, LLC for the purpose of providing funds for the Carlton Views II affordable housing development project. Fund: 426 Project: CP-084 G/L Account: 530670 Carlton Views, LLC $1,440,000 Ms. Szakos moved to adopt the resolution for Allocation of Charlottesville Affordable Housing Fund (CAHF) for the Community Services Housing, Inc. -- $612,500. Mr. Bellamy seconded. The resolution passed. (Ayes: Ms. Szakos, Ms. Galvin, Mr. Signer, Mr. Fenwick, Mr. Bellamy; Noes: None.) RESOLUTION Allocation of Charlottesville Affordable Housing Fund (CAHF) for the Community Services Housing, Inc. -- $612,500 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Charlottesville, Virginia that the sum of $612,500 be allocated from previously appropriated funds in the 14 Charlottesville Affordable Housing Fund (CAHF) to the Community Services Housing, Inc. for the purpose of providing funds for the Carlton Neighborhood Housing substantial rehabilitation project. Fund: 426 Project: CP-084 G/L Account: 530670 Carlton Views, LLC $612,500 Ms. Szakos moved that $240,000 be allocated from any possible sources, including the Council priority fund to Habitat for Humanity. Mr. Jones said staff can return with a consent agenda item on this as a resolution to allocate $240,000 now, and then find the remaining amount at year-end. Ms. Szakos added including use of any available year-end funding for the additional $240,000 to the motion. Mr. Bellamy seconded the motion. The motion passed. (Ayes: Ms. Szakos, Ms. Galvin, Mr. Signer, Mr. Fenwick, Mr. Bellamy; Noes: None.) Ms. Szakos moved to allocate $500,000 for AHIP now, to be funded from a source to be determined by staff, with use of any available year-end funding for the remainder. Ms. Szakos said monies from developments paying into the Affordable Housing Fund should be used first. Mr. Bellamy seconded the motion. The motion passed. (Ayes: Ms. Szakos, Ms. Galvin, Mr. Signer, Mr. Fenwick, Mr. Bellamy; Noes: None.) Council called a brief recess. REPORT: STORMWATER UTILITY PROGRAM UPDATE Stormwater Utility Program Update Mr. Dan Sweet, Stormwater Utility Administrator, presented an update to Council. Ms. Galvin thanked Mr. Sweet for the presentation and said the program is impressive. Mr. Jones thanked Mr. Sweet for his service to the City and wished him luck on his next venture. RESOLUTION: INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY Indigenous Peoples Day Mr. Bellamy presented to Council. Mr. Jones clarified that the City does not officially recognize Columbus Day; Council agreed to delete "and the City of Charlottesville" from the fourth paragraph of the resolution. Mr. Bellamy moved to adopt the resolution; Ms. Szakos seconded; the motion passed. (Ayes: Ms. Szakos, Ms. Galvin, Mr. Signer, Mr. Fenwick, Mr. Bellamy; Noes: None.) 15 RESOLUTION To Celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day Recognizing the Second Monday of October as Indigenous Peoples Day WHEREAS, the City of Charlottesville understands that in order to help close the equity gap, government entities, organizations and other public institutions should change their policies and practices to better reflect the experiences of American Indian people and uplift our country’s Indigenous roots, history, and contributions; and WHEREAS, the idea of Indigenous Peoples Day was first proposed in 1977 by a delegation of Native nations to the United Nations-sponsored International Conference on Discrimination Against Indigenous Populations in the Americas; and WHEREAS, in 1990 representatives from 120 Indigenous nations at the First Continental Conference on 500 Years of Indian Resistance unanimously passed a resolution to transform Columbus Day into an occasion to strengthen the process of continental unity and struggle towards liberation, and thereby use the occasion to reveal a more accurate historical record; and WHEREAS, the United States federal government and the State of Virginia recognize Columbus Day on the second Monday of October, in accordance with the federal holiday established in 1937; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council shall recognize Indigenous Peoples Day on the second Monday in October. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City shall continue its efforts to promote the well- being and growth of the Charlottesville American Indian and Indigenous community. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Indigenous Peoples Day shall be used to reflect upon the ongoing struggles of Indigenous people on this land, and to celebrate the thriving culture and value that Indigenous nations add to our city. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council encourages other businesses, organizations and public entities to recognize Indigenous Peoples Day. RESOLUTION: STATEMENT OF ECONOMIC PRINCIPLES Statement of Economic Principles Ms. Galvin and Mr. Bellamy presented to Council. Mr. Bellamy said the principles are available online in the Council materials for the public to review. On motion by Ms. Galvin, seconded by Mr. Bellamy, the statement of economic principles passed. (Ayes: Ms. Szakos, Ms. Galvin, Mr. Signer, Mr. Fenwick, Mr. Bellamy; Noes: None.) 16 RESOLUTION Principles for a Creative, Equitable, Place-based Economy WHEREAS the City of Charlottesville [herein referred to as the City] has a Strategic Plan that calls for: 1.) a community of self-sufficient, resilient, and empowered residents; 2.) a healthy and safe city; 3.) a beautiful and sustainable natural and built environment; 4.) a strong and diversified economy; and 5.) a well-managed and responsive government; WHEREAS the Charlottesville Comprehensive Plan’s vision for economic sustainability is built upon a competitive workforce; innovation; strengthening existing businesses and community partnerships; tourism and the downtown mall; WHEREAS the City embraces creativity, innovation and growing a diverse, skilled workforce and entrepreneurial class; WHEREAS the City is committed to equity and ensuring that economic mobility, access to opportunity and prosperity are available to all citizens, regardless of age, gender, gender preference, race, religion or ethnicity; WHEREAS the City is a healthy, sustainable and authentic place that thrives while safeguarding the health of our planet. BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council adopts the following principles for a creative, equitable, place-based economy. #1: Grow, diversify and support a local creative economy in a wide array of sectors, including but not limited to innovation, technology, health, manufacturing, construction, local foods, beverages and crafts, finance, hospitality, retail, education and government in order to generate self-sustaining, career-ladder employment and entrepreneurship opportunities for all citizens, most especially minorities, people of color and women. #2: Promote greater family self-sufficiency by ensuring that a broad range of excellent affordable housing, transportation and childcare opportunities are available throughout the city for all households at various stages of life. #3: Create a globally competitive workforce by promoting life-long learning tied to excellent, affordable educational and workforce development programs as well as paid apprenticeships for youth and adults. #4: Use strategic planning and public investment to pursue equitable, and inclusive, redevelopment that: diversifies the city’s tax base; produces local jobs; fosters business growth; builds more supported affordable and workforce housing without displacement or isolating poverty; coordinates and “leverages” private investment in the City; and regularly engages the full community in the process. #5: Build upon Charlottesville’s unique physical character and commitment to sustainability that make it a healthy, walkable, bike-able, authentic and attractive place to live work, and play by; investing in street improvements and public spaces; promoting planning, development and 17 design excellence that respects and promotes inclusive neighborhoods; safeguarding historic, natural and cultural landscapes and expanding multi-modal transportation options. #6: Develop and monitor performance indicators on cost of living, business growth, local workforce competitiveness, social-economic mobility and poverty reduction, and returns on public investment (i.e. unemployment rates, median incomes, wages, homeownership rates and educational attainment by socio-economic groups; sales and business-related tax receipts; building starts; assessments; median home prices and rental rates; commercial occupancy/vacancy rates; etc.) so as to identify trends on a quarterly or biennial basis in keeping with the City’s Strategic Plan. #7: Promote active partnerships, and encourage new partnerships at the local, regional and state level between the City of Charlottesville and other community institutions, organizations and agencies such as: Albemarle County; Central Virginia Partnership for Economic Development, Piedmont Workforce Network, Chamber of Commerce, Diversity Business Council, Charlottesville Investment Collaborative, Charlottesville Business Innovation Council, Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission, Public Schools, University of Virginia, Piedmont Virginia Community College, Charlottesville Albemarle Technical Education Center, Adult Career and Education Center, Literacy Volunteers of America, Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority, Piedmont Housing Alliance, Public Housing Association of Residents, other resident associations, private industry and others so as to promote economic mobility within a thriving economy for the benefit of all citizens. OTHER BUSINESS Ms. Szakos said the HAC and Planning Commission met regarding the housing policies recommended by the housing study. She said we missed part of the recommended policies, which was waiving applicable building fees, and another point regarding SUPs that were eligible for affordable housing funds. She requested a consent agenda item to amend the original resolution. OTHER BUSINESS Ms. Galvin requested a joint work session with the Planning Commission about housing with the consultant team. Ms. Szakos agreed and said the charrette was very informative. She recommended also inviting the HAC. Ms. Galvin said we would invite the PLACE Design Task Force as well. Council supported the recommendation. OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Bellamy asked for a joint session with the Housing Authority in November or December. OTHER BUSINESS Ms. Galvin said she convened a meeting with staff, Rachel Lloyd, Beth Meyer and Andrea Douglas, who believes it would be confusing to put out an RFP when the issue of removal of the 18 statues has not yet been resolved. She recommended a phased approach. She also said $1 million is too small for a comprehensive design process for the parks. She requested Council consider a revised resolution at the October 16 Council meeting. Mr. Bellamy said he supports this. Mr. Signer asked that options for more permanent concealment of the statue be presented as well for Phase 1. MATTERS BY THE PUBLIC Mr. Clifford Hall said trust is earned. He offered more reflections on his late fiancé, Sara Campbell. Ms. Lisa Green, City resident, said something more permanent needs to be put around the statues because we will have continued escalation as long as the tarp removals continue. It is time to start arresting people who are causing trouble. Please do not wait too long to take action again. Please do not make it so that marginalized people must clean the statue or re-cover it any longer. Ms. Genevieve Keller shared an email Ms. Lichtman sent, stating that the Historical Society is indeed registered with the state, but under the old name of Albemarle County Historical Society. She thanked Council for being generous with their extension. Ms. Szakos said Council just discovered the Commonwealth Attorney is refusing to press charges as long as the tarps are not damaged, and she has problems with that approach. However, she supports erecting fencing and no trespassing signs. Mr. Jones said he has asked staff to do so first thing tomorrow morning. The meeting adjourned at 11:01 p.m.