CITY COUNCIL AGENDA                                       Members
                                                                                              Nikuyah Walker, Mayor
                                                October 4, 2021                               Sena Magill, Vice Mayor
                                                                                                  Heather D. Hill
                                                                                                 Michael K. Payne
                                                                                                J. Lloyd Snook, III
                                                                                               Kyna Thomas, Clerk



4:00 PM Closed session as provided by Sections 2.2-3711 and 2.2-3712 of the Virginia Code
        (Boards and Commissions; Personnel)
          Virtual/electronic meeting

6:30 PM Regular Meeting
          Register at www.charlottesville.gov/zoom. Virtual/electronic meeting in accordance with a local ordinance amended and
          re-enacted April 19, 2021, to ensure continuity of government and prevent the spread of disease during a declared State
          of Emergency. Individuals with disabilities who require assistance or special arrangements to participate in the public
          meeting may call (434) 970-3182 or submit a request via email to ada@charlottesville.gov. The City of Charlottesville
          requests that you provide a 48 hour notice so that proper arrangements may be made.

CALL TO ORDER
MOMENT OF SILENCE
ROLL CALL
AGENDA APPROVAL
ANNOUNCEMENTS (and Update from Blue Ridge Health Department)
RECOGNITIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
  •    Proclamation:         Domestic Violence Awareness Month
BOARDS/COMMISSION
APPOINTMENTS

CONSENT AGENDA*

  1.   Resolution:           Appropriating VDOT funds for VDOT Highway Safety Improvement (HSIP)
                             Grant for Washington Park to Madison Avenue Trail - $88,350 (2nd reading)
  2.   Resolution:           Appropriating funds for Virginia Department of Social Services (V.D.S.S.)
                             Temporary Aid to Needy Families (TANF) Grants - $257,479.76 (2nd
                             reading)
  3.   Ordinance:            Amending and reenacting the Transient Occupancy Tax of the Code of the
                             City of Charlottesville (1990), to conform the City’s process for collection
                             and reporting of Transient Occupancy Tax with Changes in State Enabling
                             Legislation (2nd reading)
  4.   Ordinance:            Amending and reenacting the Meals Tax to Clarify that Meals Tax Reports
                             are Due from the Sellers to the City Every Month (2nd reading)
  5.   Resolution:           Considering an off-cycle budget request from the BUCK Squad - $50,000
                             (2nd reading)
  6.   Resolution:           Appropriating funds for the Charlottesville Victim Witness Assistance Grant
                             - $257,024 (1st of 2 readings)
  7.   Resolution:           Appropriating funding award for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance
                             Program Employment and Training (SNAP E&T) - $112,708 (1st of 2
                             readings)
  8.   Resolution:    Approving CitySpace as Central Absentee Precinct for the November 2,
                      2021 General Election (may be enacted on 1 reading with four-fifths vote)
  9.   Resolution:    Approving the appointment of an ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act)
                      Coordinator (1 reading)
  10. Resolution:     Ratifying the employment contract for the Clerk of Council and amending
                      the contract to provide 120 days' advance notice of termination (1 reading)
  11. Ordinance:      To approve the formation of a joint entity known as the Blue Ridge Cigarette
                      Tax Board et seq. (1 reading)
CITY MANAGER RESPONSE TO COMMUNITY MATTERS and to COUNCILORS
COMMUNITY MATTERS       Public comment for up to 16 speakers (limit 3 minutes per speaker). Preregistration available for
                        first 8 spaces; speakers announced by Noon on meeting day (9:00 a.m. sign-up deadline).
                        Additional public comment at end of meeting. Public comment will be conducted through
                        electronic participation while City Hall is closed to the public. Participants can register in advance
                        at www.charlottesville.gov/zoom.


ACTION ITEMS
  12. Public          Approving a long-term lease of a portion of McIntire Park to the Botanical
      Hearing/Res.:   Garden of the Piedmont (Public hearing and 2nd reading)
  13. Ordinance*:     Continuity of Governance Ordinance (may be enacted on 1 reading with 4/5
                      vote)
  14. Report:         Approving the Charlottesville City School Board to proceed with a design
                      concept process for a School Reconfiguration Project
GENERAL BUSINESS
  15. Report:         Albemarle Charlottesville Regional Jail Authority update
  16. Discussion:     Police Chief termination
  17. Discussion:     Police Civilian Review Board Chair
OTHER BUSINESS
MATTERS BY THE PUBLIC
*Action Needed