CHARLOTTESVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 6, 2022 at 4:00 PM In person: Council Chamber, 605 E. Main Street Virtual/electronic: Zoom The Charlottesville City Council met in regular session using a hybrid meeting format with limited public seating in Council Chamber and full electronic access via Zoom on Monday, June 6, 2022, in accordance with a local ordinance amended and re-enacted on March 7, 2022, to ensure continuity of government and prevent the spread of disease during the coronavirus State of Emergency. Mayor Lloyd Snook called the meeting to order at 4:10 p.m. and Clerk of Council Kyna Thomas called the roll, noting all members present: Mayor Lloyd Snook, Vice Mayor Juandiego Wade and Councilors Sena Magill, Michael Payne and Brian Pinkston. On motion by Pinkston, seconded by Magill, Council voted 5-0 to ADOPT the meeting agenda (Ayes: Magill, Payne, Pinkston, Snook, Wade; Noes: none). REPORTS 1. Report: Charlottesville Albemarle Convention and Visitors Bureau update Courtney Cacatian, Executive Director of the Charlottesville Albemarle Convention and Visitors Bureau (CACVB) presented an update on CACVB including mission, equity and inclusivity statement, marketing efforts, organizational structure and funding. She showed a video for the Black Cville initiative and concluded the presentation with tourism data, noting an increase in overnight visitors. In response to a councilor question, Ms. Cacatian provided feedback on areas for improvement: wayfinding signage, attracting a workforce to support hospitality businesses, and transportation to various attractions. 2. Report: Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission project update and draft plan for the Regional Transit Vision Plan project Lucinda Shannon, TJPDC, introduced members of the project team. Tim Bruille, Transportation Planner and Project Manager with AECOM and Scudder Wagg of JWA Associates presented an update on the Transit Vision Study. The Project website is: http://www.tinyurl.com/transitvision. The project is a collaborative effort to evaluate and establish a clear long-term vision for transit service in the region, led by the TJPDC and funded in part by the Department of Rail and Public Transportation and the local jurisdictions. The focus of the Transit Vision Study is potential improvements to the regional transit system. Two Vision Concepts were presented: Constrained Vision and Unconstrained Vision to show the range of transit expansion possibilities. Presenters shared a Phase Two: Next Steps calendar and summary, which included online public engagement. Councilors suggested that consultants put more effort into outreach for public feedback, search for innovative concepts, solutions for users with needs outside of regular hours, address bus driver issues and route travel times, address the level of investment required to implement findings, and work with major employers as partners. CLOSED SESSION On motion by Magill., seconded by Payne, Council voted 5-0 (Ayes: Magill, Payne, Pinkston, Snook, Wade; Noes: none) to convene in closed session as authorized by Virginia Code Sections 2.2-3711 and 2.2- 3712, specifically: - Section 2.2-3711(A)(1) and (A)(8), for consideration of future appointments by Council to the City’s planning commission and other boards and commissions, and legal consultation regarding compliance with requirements of Va. Code 15.2-2212 and City council ordinances and resolutions. On motion by Magill, seconded by Wade, Council certified by the following vote: 5-0 (Ayes: Magill, Payne, Pinkston, Snook, Wade; Noes: none), that to the best of each Council member’s knowledge only public business matters lawfully exempted from the open meeting requirements of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act and identified in the Motion convening the closed session were heard, discussed or considered in the closed session. BUSINESS SESSION Having established quorum with all councilors present, Council observed a moment of silence and made comments regarding recent incidents of gun violence. RECOGNITIONS/PROCLAMATIONS • PROCLAMATION: Gun Violence Awareness Mayor Snook read a proclamation which was presented on June 3 for Gun Violence Awareness Day and acknowledged June as Gun Violence Awareness Month. Mayor Snook acknowledged the Tonsler Basketball League's bicycle giveaway event on June 5 and thanked organizers. Councilor Pinkston spoke about a successful gun violence awareness event held on June 3 with several violence prevention organizations. CONSENT AGENDA* Clerk of Council Kyna Thomas read the following Consent Agenda items into the record: 3. RESOLUTION: Appropriating Supplemental Funding received from Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development for HOPWA (Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS/H.I.V.) - $10,098 (2nd reading) RESOLUTION Appropriating Supplemental Funding in the Amount of $10,098 Received from Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development for H.O.P.W.A. WHEREAS, The City of Charlottesville, through its Department of Human Services, has received a supplemental H.O.P.W.A. Grant from the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development in the amount of $10,098, for expenditure during the period July 01, 2020 to April 30, 2023. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Charlottesville,Virginia that, upon receipt of the supplemental grant funds from the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development, the sum of $10,098 is hereby appropriated in the following manner: Revenues $10,098 Fund: 209 IO: 1900390 (H.O.P.W.A.) G/L: 430120 Federal Pass-Thru State Expenditures $10,098 Fund: 209 IO: 1900390 (H.O.P.W.A.) G/L: 530550 Contracted Services 4. RESOLUTION: Appropriating anticipated supplemental grant funding from Virginia Housing Solutions Program to be used for contracted services - $141,000 (2nd reading) RESOLUTION Appropriating Supplemental Funding in the Amount of $141,000 To Be Received from Virginia Housing Solutions Program WHEREAS, The City of Charlottesville, through the Department of Human Services, has been notified that it will be awarded an additional grant from the Virginia Housing Solutions Program (V.H.S.P.) Fund of the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development, in the amount of $141,000. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Charlottesville, Virginia that, upon receipt of the additional VHSP funding from the Commonwealth, said funding, anticipated in the sum of $141,000, is hereby appropriated in the following manner: Revenues $455,982 Fund: 209 IO: 1900370 G/L: 430110 State Grant $83,218 Fund: 209 IO: 1900370 G/L: 430120 Federal Pass-Thru State Expenditures $141,000 Fund: 209 IO: 1900370 G/L: 530550 Contracted Services 5. RESOLUTION: Appropriating funding received from The United Way as reimbursement of Community Resource Hotline Staff Costs - 35,311.50 (2nd reading) RESOLUTION Appropriating the Amount of $35,311.50 Received from The United Way, as reimbursement of Community Resource Hotline Staff Costs WHEREAS, The City of Charlottesville, through the Department of Human Services, has received reimbursement from the United Way of Greater Charlottesville in the amount of $35,311.50; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Charlottesville, Virginia that the sum of $35,311.50 is hereby appropriated in the following manner: Revenues $35,311.50 Fund: 213 Cost Center: 3411001000 G/L: 451022 Expenditures $35,311.50 Fund: 213 Cost Center: 3411001000 G/L: 599999 6. RESOLUTION: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding and FY2022-2023 Annual Action Plan a. RESOLUTION: Appropriating Community Development Block Grant funds received from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the FY 2022- 2023 Action Plan - $433,471 (2nd reading) RESOLUTION Appropriating Community Development Block Grant funding anticipated from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the FY 2022-2023 Action Plan, in the amount of $433,471 WHEREAS the City of Charlottesville has been advised of the approval by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development of a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for the 2022-2023 fiscal year in the total amount of $433,471; and WHEREAS City Council has received recommendations for the expenditure of funds from the CDBG Task Force, and Ridge Street Priority Neighborhood Task Force and the City Planning Commission; and has conducted a public hearing thereon as provided by law; now, therefore BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Charlottesville, Virginia, upon receipt of the sums hereinafter set forth from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the said funds are hereby appropriated to the following individual expenditure accounts in the Community Development Block Grant Fund for the respective purposes set forth; provided, however, that the City Manager is hereby authorized to transfer funds between and among such individual accounts as circumstances may require, to the extent permitted by applicable federal grant regulations. FUND ACCOUNT CODE DESCRIPTION AMOUNT 218 1900464 Ridge ST Priority Neighborhood $186,376.16 218 1900465 Community Investment $25,000.00 Collaborative Microenterprise Scholarships 218 1900466 LEAP – Workforce Development $30,130.00 218 1900467 PHAR – Resident Involved $37,510.32 Redevelopment 218 1900468 LVCA – Workforce Tutoring $27,510.32 218 1900469 LEAP – Solar Maintenance $40,250.00 218 3914001000 Administrative and Planning $86,694.20 TOTAL $433,471.00 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this appropriation is conditioned upon the receipt of $433,471 from the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and all sub-recipient awards are also conditioned upon receipt of such funds. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the amounts appropriated above within this resolution will be provided as grants to public agencies or private non-profit, charitable organizations (individually and collectively, “sub-recipients”) and shall be utilized by the sub- recipients solely for the purpose stated within their grant applications. The City Manager is authorized to enter into agreements with each sub-recipient as deemed advisable, to ensure that the grants are expended for the intended purposes and in accordance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations. Toward this end, the City Manager, the Director of Finance, and public officers to whom any responsibility is delegated by the City Manager pursuant to City Code Section 2-147, are authorized to establish administrative procedures and provide for guidance and assistance in the sub-recipients’ execution of the funded programs. b. Appropriating HOME Investment Partnership Program funds received from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for FY 2022-2023 - $84,576.88 (2nd reading) RESOLUTION Appropriating the HOME Investment Partnership Program funding to be received from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for FY 2022-2023, in the amount of $84,576.88 WHEREAS, the City of Charlottesville has been advised of the approval by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development of HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) funding for the 2022-2023 fiscal year; WHEREAS, the region served by the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission will be receiving an award for HOME funds for fiscal year 2022-2023, of which the City will receive the sum of $84,576.88 to be expended on affordable housing initiatives such as energy maintenance and homeowner rehabilitation. WHEREAS, it is a requirement of this grant that projects funded with HOME initiatives money must be matched with local funding in varying degrees; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Charlottesville, Virginia that the local match in the amount of $21,144.22 is hereby appropriated from the Charlottesville Housing Fund (accounting code CP-084 to Fund 210/ Account Code 1900463, for expenditure as the local match for HOME funding received from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for FY 2022-2023; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT, upon receipt, HOME funding received from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for FY 2022-2023 is hereby appropriated to Fund 210/ Account Code 1900463, to be expended in accordance with the program(s) to be funded as the City’s FY 2022-2023 Action Plan, as set forth below: FUND PROJECTS Account Code HOME EN MATCH TOTAL 210 LEAP – Assisted Home 1900463 $84,576.88 $21,144.22 $105,721.10 Energy Performance BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this appropriation is conditioned upon the receipt of $84,576.88 from the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and any sub-recipient award(s) are also conditioned upon receipt of such funds. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the amounts appropriated above within this resolution will be provided as grants to public agencies or private non-profit, charitable organizations (individually and collectively, “sub-recipients”) and shall be utilized by the sub- recipients solely for the purpose stated within their grant applications. The City Manager is authorized to enter into agreements with each sub-recipient as deemed advisable, to ensure that the grants are expended for the intended purposes and in accordance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations. Toward this end, the City Manager, the Director of Finance, and public officers to whom any responsibility is delegated by the City Manager pursuant to City Code Section 2-147, are authorized to establish administrative procedures and provide for guidance and assistance in the sub-recipients’ execution of the funded programs. c. Approving the FY 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan for the City of Charlottesville’s CDBG/HOME Programs (2nd reading) RESOLUTION Approving the 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan for the City of Charlottesville’s CDBG/HOME Programs BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Charlottesville that the FY 2022- 2023 Action Plan for implementation of the City’s 2018-2019 CDBG/HOME Consolidated Plan is hereby approved, as follows: ACCOUNT CODE PROJECTS AMOUNT 1900464 Ridge ST Priority Neighborhood $186,376.16 1900465 Community Investment $25,000.00 Collaborative Microenterprise Scholarships 1900466 LEAP – Workforce Development $30,130.00 1900467 PHAR – Resident Involved $37,510.32 Redevelopment 1900468 LVCA – Workforce Tutoring $27,510.32 1900469 LEAP – Solar Maintenance $40,250.00 3914001000 Administrative and Planning $86,694.20 $433,471.00 Account Code PROJECT HOME EN MATCH TOTAL 1900463 LEAP – Assisted Home $84,576.88 $21,144.22 $105,721.10 Energy Performance In the event that funding received by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for FY 2022-2023 differs from the amounts referenced above, all CDBG and HOME project estimates shall be increased or reduced at the same pro-rated percentage in relation to actual CDBG/ HOME funding received by the City. No sub-recipient’s grant may be increased above their initial funding request. 7. RESOLUTION: Approving the Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority Northern Area Projects Allocation Agreement RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED by the Council for the City of Charlottesville, Virginia, that the Interim City Manager is hereby authorized to sign the following document, attached hereto, in form approved by the City Attorney or her designee. An agreement among the City of Charlottesville, the Albemarle County Service Authority, and the Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority regarding the Northern Area Drinking Water Projects for the urban water system. 8. BY MOTION: Pursuant to the Continuity of Governance Ordinance, authorization for Regular Meetings of Planning Commission and Board of Architectural Review to be held in hybrid format 9. RESOLUTION: Amending the contract for City Manager services with The Robert Bobb Group, to extend the contract through December 31, 2022 RESOLUTION To amend the Contract for City Manager Services with The Robert Bobb Group, to Extend the Contract through December 31, 2022 BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Charlottesville, Virginia, that the January 6, 2022 contract for City Manager Services entered into between the City Council for the City of Charlottesville and The Robert Bobb Group (“Contract”), is hereby amended as follows: Section 2 (Time for Performance) (A) RBG shall commence performance of Services effective as of the date this Contract is executed by City Council, and shall continue its performance through December 31, 2022 (“Term”) All terms and conditions of said Contract shall be and remain in effect throughout the extended term of the Contract, with the above-referenced amendment. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, on behalf of City Council, the Mayor is hereby authorized to sign an instrument reflecting this contract amendment, and the City Attorney shall prepare said instrument for signature of the Mayor and The Robert Bobb Group. 10. RESOLUTION: Appropriating the amount of $15,000 to be expended for the Local Emergency Management Performance Grant (carried) Mayor Snook opened the floor for public comment on the consent agenda. No speakers came forward. He then addressed an email sent to Council regarding decommissioning the North Fork Rivanna water treatment plant. Director of Utilities Lauren Hildebrand stated that through discussions it was determined that the city should pay its fair share in the decommissioning. On motion by Pinkston, seconded by Wade, Council by the following vote ADOPTED the Consent Agenda: 5-0 (Ayes: Magill, Payne, Pinkston, Snook, Wade; Noes: none). CITY MANAGER REPORT Interim City Manager Rogers provided an update on: - Security concerns at Buford Middle School, stating that school cameras are operated and maintained by the school system. A conversation with School Superintendent Gurley indicated that the camera in question is operational, it captured the incident and is being handled accordingly. - Various City Manager outreach activities and attendance at community meetings. - City supervisor training certificates. - Challenges with workforce hiring. - Collective bargaining negotiations, with a contract to be awarded within a few days. - City bond rating of AAA for the 41st time. Deputy City Manager Sam Sanders shared updates regarding: - Emergency Management. The city is working with a Launch Consulting on a Continuity of Operations Plan. - Staff is working with City Schools on a Summer safety workshop. - The City hired Kimely Horne to complete the Alternative Fuel Feasibility Study. - Neighborhood Development Services and Traffic Engineering staff are working to develop a traffic safety plan for the city, which is required to access certain infrastructure funding. - The environmental sustainability team is working on the Climate Vulnerability Assessment and several initiatives related to transit, alternative fuels, and health implications. Deputy City Manager Ashley Marshall shared updates regarding: - Board of Equalization hearings regarding real estate assessment appeals. - The City successfully submitted its quarterly report to the U.S. Treasury for its use of American Rescue Plan funds as of March 31. - Utility disconnection notifications and funds receipted. - The Office of Equity and Inclusion hosting a virtual Groundwater session (addressing racial bias). - The lighting of City Hall - green (mental health awareness) and orange (gun violence awareness). She thanked Facilities staff. - From the Department of Social Services eligibility for the childcare subsidy program continues through June 30, 2022. - Department of Human Services Community Connector Program and rental assistance - Key staff hires: Human Resources Director, Deputy Director of Communications and Public Engagement, and Human Services Director In response to a question from Mayor Snook about outdoor pools, Mr. Sanders advised of a critical shortage of lifeguards, and stated that all aquatic facilities are open. COMMUNITY MATTERS Mayor Snook opened the floor for comments from the public. 1. John Edward Hall, city resident, stated that he would like to start meetings with the Pledge of Allegiance and acknowledge the anniversary of the Normandy invasion. 2. Kate Fraleigh, city resident, spoke about how city money is spent, and the amount provided to the police department. She specifically spoke about the J. Edward Byrnes grant and its possible uses beyond the police department. She encouraged finding other avenues to address public safety. 3. John Pfaltz, city resident, spoke about traffic on Hydraulic Road and issues with the VDOT proposed round-about at Hydraulic/Hillsdale and other traffic concerns. 4. Gretchen Brown, co-leader for Moms Demand Action, thanked Council for the gun violence awareness proclamation. 5. Tanesha Hudson spoke about updating city parks to address equity and safety. She also spoke about affordable housing and rent relief. 6. Greg Weaver, city resident, spoke about flaws in the Transit Vision draft. He voiced support for the 5th Street road diet. 7. Robin Hoffman, city resident, spoke about gun violence and reducing military-style weapons in the community. 8. Chris Meyer, city resident, spoke about Charlottesville gas utility, climate strategy, and suggested planning to decommission the gas utility. 9. Joy Johnson, city resident, shared concerns about the rent relief voucher program and rent rates. 10. Dede Smith, city resident, spoke about the city's commitment to climate change. She advised that as the city moves toward reaching climate goals, the revenue from the gas utility will decrease. 11. Lakeshia Washington, city resident, spoke about the city's climate goal and the impact on renters. She suggested that Council encourage landlords to better insulate properties and implement better heating options besides baseboard heating. She stated that many renters and low-income households spend a significant portion of their budget on utilities. ACTION ITEMS 11. PUBLIC HEARING/ORDINANCE: Proposed Utility Rate Report for FY2023 (carried) Chris Cullinan, Director of Finance and Lauren Hildebrand, Director of Utilities, presented an update on utility operations, greenhouse gas reduction strategy, and utility rates. After clarifying questions from Council, Mayor Snook opened the public hearing and the following people spoke: - Chris Meyer spoke about the cost of pollution and decommissioning the gas utility and spoke against replacing gas piping along West Main Street. He suggested changes to the utility rate report. - Dede Smith advised that there should be a separate accounting for Payment in Lieu of Taxes. She spoke about affordability and asked for clarification of utility rates. Mayor Snook closed the public hearing. Councilors agreed to move the item to the June 21 consent agenda. Councilor Payne asked for additional information about the scoping and timing of the report that was mentioned regarding the future of the city’s natural gas utility. He also asked for information about carbon offset programs and a comparison to other industry standards. 12. PUBLIC HEARING/RESOLUTION: Considering the Concurrent Resolution of the City Council of the City of Charlottesville, Virginia and the Board of Supervisors of the County of Albemarle, Virginia to extend the existence of the Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority Mr. Rogers introduced the resolution. Mayor Snook opened the public hearing. With no speakers coming forward, Mayor Snook closed the public hearing. On motion by Pinkston, seconded by Payne, Council by the following vote APPROVED the resolution: 5-0 (Ayes: Magill, Payne, Pinkston, Snook, Wade; Noes: none). CONCURRENT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA AND THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA TO EXTEND THE EXISTENCE OF THE RIVANNA WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY WHEREAS, by concurrent resolution of the City Council of the City of Charlottesville, Virginia (the “City”) and the Board of Supervisors of the County of Albemarle, Virginia (the “County”) and a certificate of incorporation issued by the Virginia State Corporation Commission pursuant to the Virginia Water and Sewer Authorities Act (currently enacted as the Virginia Water and Waste Authorities Act, Virginia Code Section 15.2-5100 et seq.), the Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority (the “Authority”) was incorporated as a public body politic and corporate on June 7, 1972; and, WHEREAS, pursuant to Virginia Code Section 15.2-5114, the Authority can only be authorized to exist for a period of up to 50 years as a corporation, and for such further period or periods as may from time to time be provided by resolution of the political subdivisions which are members of the Authority; and WHEREAS, the City and the County, as the political subdivisions which are members of the Authority, now wish to extend the existence of the Authority for an additional 50 years; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Virginia Code Section 15.2-5104, the City and the County caused to be advertised in a newspaper of general circulation in the City and the County a descriptive summary of this Concurrent Resolution with a reference to the location in the City and the County where a copy of the Resolution could be obtained, and giving notice of the date on which public hearings would be held on the proposed Concurrent Resolution; and, WHEREAS, public hearings on the proposed Concurrent Resolution were held by the Charlottesville City Council and by the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors, prior to consideration of this resolution. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Charlottesville, Virginia and the Board of Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virginia that: (1) The existence of the Authority is hereby extended for an additional fifty (50) years from the date of approval and adoption of this Concurrent Resolution. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City Council of the City of Charlottesville and the Board of Supervisors of the County of Albemarle have extended the existence of the Authority pursuant to Virginia Code Section 15.2-5114 in the name of the City of Charlottesville and the County of Albemarle, respectively, by their presiding officers and attested by their Clerks as set forth below. CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA By: Lloyd Snook, Mayor Attest: Kyna Thomas, Clerk, City Council COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA By: Donna P. Price, Chair Attest: Claudette K. Borgersen, Clerk, Board of Supervisors 13. RESOLUTION*: Granting a Special Use Permit (SUP) for property located at 2005/2007 Jefferson Park Avenue and 104 Observatory Avenue (1 reading) RESCHEDULING to a yet undetermined date 14. RESOLUTION: Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail Authority DCM Marshall presented the report. Councilor Magill added clarifying information regarding board seats for member jurisdictions - the City of Charlottesville, the County of Albemarle, and Nelson County. The joint City-County Board seat would be replaced by a representative from Nelson County, with Nelson County paying more of a fair share toward operations costs. Councilor Payne expressed concern about a potential change in board dynamics with changing seats and he stated that he would abstain from the vote. a. RESOLUTION*: Approving, and authorizing the City Manager to sign, an amended and re-stated Service Agreement for the Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail Authority On motion by Wade, seconded by Magill, Council by the following vote APPROVED the Consent Agenda: 4-0-1 (Ayes: Magill, Pinkston, Snook, Wade; Noes: none; Abstention: Payne). RESOLUTION To approve, and to authorize the City Manager to sign, an amended and re-stated Service Agreement for the Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail Authority WHEREAS, the City of Charlottesville and other member jurisdictions of the Albemarle- Charlottesville Regional Jail Authority wish to amend and restate their current service agreement, to provide for the funding of debt service and operational costs based on each member’s proportional usage of the jail and replace the joint representative with an additional member from Nelson County along with other technical amendments; WHEREAS, an Amended and Restated Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail Authority Service Agreement has been drafted and presented to the Charlottesville City Council, as set forth within this Resolution; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Charlottesville that the Amended and Restated Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail Authority Service Agreement is hereby approved, and the City Manager is hereby authorized to sign said agreement. b. RESOLUTION*: Authorizing any deputy city manager to attend and vote in place of the City Manager at meetings of the Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail, as the alternate for the City Manager On motion by Pinkston, seconded by Magill, Council by the following vote APPROVED the resolution: 5-0 (Ayes: Magill, Payne, Pinkston, Snook, Wade; Noes: none). RESOLUTION Authorizing any deputy city manager to attend and vote in place of the City Manager at meetings of the Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail, as the alternate for the City Manager BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Charlottesville that the City Manager is hereby authorized to delegate to any staff member who holds a deputy city manager position the responsibility for attending any meeting(s) of the governing board of the Albemarle- Charlottesville Regional Jail Authority, and any such deputy city manager may attend and vote in place of the City Manager, as the City Manager’s alternate. 15. RESOLUTION*: Authorizing changes to or cancellation of various state-funded transportation projects locally administered by the City of Charlottesville Jack Dawson, City Engineer, presented the resolution. On motion by Pinkston, seconded by Magill, Council by the following vote APPROVED the resolution: 5-0 (Ayes: Magill, Payne, Pinkston, Snook, Wade; Noes: none). RESOLUTION Authorizing changes to or cancellation of various state-funded transportation projects locally administered by the City of Charlottesville WHEREAS the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and the City of Charlottesville (City) are committed to the delivery of transportation projects for the public’s use and safety with the City of Charlottesville; and WHEREAS the City desires to reduce the number of projects for which local administration is required by contract or agreement with VDOT; now therefore, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Charlottesville THAT: 1) The City Manager is authorized to request that VDOT administer the Route 250/Hydraulic Road Turn Lane Extension project (UPC 116906). If VDOT agrees, any local City funding previously appropriated for UPC 116906 are hereby re-appropriated for expenditure as any local funding match required in connection with VDOT’s administration of this project; 2) The City Manager is authorized to cancel the Pedestrian Improvements at Monticello Avenue/Ridge Street project (UPC 113915); 3) The City Manager is authorized to cancel the Emmet Street Signal Coordination project (UPC 106529); 4) The City Manager is authorized to cancel the West Main Streetscape project - Phases 1, 2 & 3 (UPC 113176, 113177 & 118874); 5) The City Manager is authorized to cancel the Preston Avenue/Grady Avenue Intersection Improvements project (UPC 118873); The Charlottesville City Manager is hereby authorized, on behalf of the City of Charlottesville and the Charlottesville City Council, to execute all documents and to take any and all other actions, including, without limitation, reimbursement of state funding previously received by the City for a project, as may be necessary to cancel or terminate any locally administered project agreements, to cancel or terminate any grant agreements, and to take any other actions necessary to implement the actions authorized by this Resolution. GENERAL BUSINESS 16. REPORT: Office of Economic Development update Chris Engel, Director, provided an update on the Office of Economic Development. He introduced new staff members Ajoni Wynn-Floyd and George Sandridge. The presentation reviewed business recovery initiatives, recent activities and major developments, the 2021 annual report, and reviewed various taxes. Some ongoing initiatives discussed were: o GO Startup 2.0 o GO Hire/GO Cook o Minority Business activities • Minority Business Month Planning • Minority Business Directory • Vendor registration efforts • Minority Business Commission o Buy Local partnership with Albemarle County Mr. Engel listed the following next steps: • Complete Recovery Roadmap • Continue to rebuild team • Develop new 5-year plan for Economic Development Councilors provided feedback and asked clarifying questions. Mr. Engel and Krisy Hammill provided responses. COMMUNITY MATTERS (2) - John Sales, CRHA Executive Director, complimented Neighborhood Development Services Director James Freas for being solution-oriented and working with CRHA. He expressed a need for site inspectors. He spoke about economic development, specifically HUD Section 3 components and the need for skilled workers such as construction workers and carpenters. He suggested the City create a Section 3 policy for city projects and contracts. He also stated that the housing voucher program needs more available units. - Robin Hoffman spoke about efforts to disarm people with military-style weapons. - Joy Johnson reiterated her prior comments about affordable rental units. - Susan Kruse, Community Climate Collaborative (C3) and city resident, expressed concerns about carbon offsets that the gas utility is purchasing and made suggestions for how the city can address it. She spoke about transit alternative fuel study concerns, and concerns about the Transit Vision. The meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m. BY Order of City Council BY Kyna Thomas, Clerk of Council Approved by Council July 18, 2022 Kyna Thomas, MMC Clerk of Council