City Council Work Session
Agenda
- 2Consideration for remote participation by Councilmember Hall pursuant to Code of Virginia Sec. 2.2-3708.2▶ Watch this item
Outcome: Approved unanimously (5-0). Councilmembers Amos, Bates, Hardy-Chandler, McQuillen, and Peterson voted in favor; none opposed. Councilmember Hall was permitted to participate remotely.
passedMotion to approve Councilmember Hall's request for remote participation pursuant to Virginia Code Section 2.2-3708.2.✓ Amos✓ Bates✓ Hardy-Chandler✓ McQuillen✓ Peterson - 4aJoint discussion with the Environmental Sustainability Committee and Program Update
Outcome: Discussed. Sustainability Program Manager Stefanie Kupka gave a staff report and ESC Chair Rusty Russell gave a presentation. No Council action was taken.
- 4bSolid Waste Management Plan Update
Outcome: Discussed. Environmental Sustainability Specialist Melissa McDonald gave a staff report and Helen Lee of RRS Consultants gave a presentation. No Council action was taken.
- 4cDiscussion on revising the fee for the use of the public city-owned electric vehicle charging stations
Outcome: Council reached consensus to adopt the new EV charging pricing structure as part of the rates and levies in the city budget. No formal vote recorded.
- 4dUpdate on FY 2026 2nd Quarter Financial Review
Outcome: Discussed. Budget Director Gwen Riddle gave the staff report presenting the FY26 forecast based on information available as of January 14, 2026. No Council action was taken.
- 4eFuture Meeting Topics
Outcome: Council reached consensus to approve staff adjustments to the February 10 and February 17 Council meeting agendas, including scheduling interviews for two Planning Commission applicants on February 17.