Colonial Heights, VA

Planning Commission

City Council

The Colonial Heights City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a second-reading ordinance to sell about 38 acres on E. Temple Lake Drive to SINA Sports Complex Colonial Heights, LLC for a sports complex, including an easement for signage. The council will also consider several budget amendments, a public safety pay plan change, and a citizen request about a local business.

• Ordinance 26-20: Sale of Tax Parcels 69020900001 (19.83 acres) and 69020900002 (18.27 acres) on E. Temple Lake Drive to SINA Sports Complex, plus signage easement on Charles H. Dimmock Parkway
• Ordinance 26-19: Replaces Assistant Chief of Fire and EMS with Deputy Chief of Fire and EMS
• Ordinance 26-FIN-10: Appropriates $140,808 and transfers $266,956 in FY27 budget
• Ordinance 26-FIN-11: Appropriates $872,376 and transfers $135,000 in FY26 budget
• Ordinance 26-FIN-15: Appropriates $378,835 and $3,773,334 for capital projects including Roanoke Avenue Reconstruction and Ridge Road Improvements

City Council

The Colonial Heights City Council is holding a special/closed meeting to discuss and consider appointments to several advisory boards and commissions. After the closed session, the council will vote to return to open meeting and consider motions and resolutions for the appointments. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Closed meeting under Virginia Code § 2.2-3711(A.1) to discuss appointments
• Appointments to Advisory Board to Council, Advisory Board to Recreation and Parks, Greater Reach Board of Directors, Transportation Safety Commission, and Youth Services Commission
• Certification vote on closed meeting compliance
• Motions and resolutions for appointments

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session and first reading of an ordinance to authorize the City Manager to sell two parcels on E. Temple Lake Drive (totaling about 38.1 acres) to SINA Sports Complex Colonial Heights, LLC, and grant a signage easement on Charles H. Dimmock Parkway. The ordinance also approves the related Purchase and Sale and Development Agreement. This is a decision item, not just discussion.

• Sale of Tax Parcel ID 69020900001 (19.83 acres) on E. Temple Lake Drive
• Sale of a portion of Tax Parcel ID 69020900002 (18.27 acres) on E. Temple Lake Drive
• Granting a 0.57-acre signage easement on Tax Parcel ID 69020000001 on Charles H. Dimmock Parkway
• Approval of the Purchase and Sale and Development Agreement with SINA Sports Complex Colonial Heights, LLC

The City Council approved Ordinance No. 26-20 on first reading, authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Purchase and Sale and Development Agreement with SINA Sports Complex Colonial Heights, LLC. The agreement involves selling two parcels on E. Temple Lake Drive (about 19.83 and 18.27 acres) and granting a signage easement on Charles H. Dimmock Parkway. The project includes a hotel, restaurant, and six turf athletic fields, with the developer responsible for environmental remediation and providing $1.8 million in development security. A public hearing and final action are scheduled for August 18.

• Approved Ordinance No. 26-20 (first reading) authorizing sale and development agreement with SINA Sports Complex (6-1)
• Granted signage easement on Charles H. Dimmock Parkway parcel
• Set public hearing and final action for August 18

Planning Commission

The agenda for the August 5, 2026, meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific new business, public hearings, or decision items are listed for this session.

Economic Development Authority

The Colonial Heights Economic Development Authority will consider a review and vote on its bylaws. It will also discuss and vote on new guidelines for remote participation in meetings. The agenda includes routine reports, staff updates, and confirmation of future meeting dates for September 24 and December 3, 2026.

• Review and vote on bylaws
• Discussion and vote on new remote participation guidelines
• Confirmation of future meeting dates: September 24, 2026; December 3, 2026

City Council

The City Council will meet in a closed session to discuss the disposition of approximately 36.03 acres of industrial property. The meeting also includes a work session covering city services and local regulations.

• Closed session regarding disposition of 36.03 ±acres of industrial real property
• Discussion regarding golf cart use on city streets
• Discussion regarding chickens within the city
• Youth & Human Services presentation
• Economic Development update

The City Council held a special meeting and voted 4-2 to bring back a draft ordinance allowing chickens for discussion at the August meeting. Council also reached a 5-1 consensus not to direct staff to prepare a golf cart ordinance, so staff will not pursue it. The meeting included a closed session on the disposition of 36.03 acres of industrial-zoned property, and presentations on an intern, youth services, and economic development.

• Voted 4-2 to bring back draft ordinance to allow chickens for August discussion
• Voted 5-1 against directing staff to prepare a golf cart ordinance
• Held closed meeting to discuss disposition of 36.03 acres of industrial-zoned property (6-0)
• Certified closed meeting compliance (7-0)

City Council

The Council will consider several budget amendments affecting the General Fund and Capital Projects Fund. Discussions include a fire department personnel reorganization and updates regarding the city's pending audit statement.

• Ordinance 26-19: Replaces Assistant Chief of Fire and EMS with Deputy Chief of Fire and EMS
• Ordinance 26-FIN-9: Appropriates $1,000,000 to Miscellaneous and Debt Service & Transfers Out
• Ordinance 26-FIN-9: Appropriates $868,244 for Boulevard at Temple Ave. Intersection Improvements
• Ordinance 26-FIN-10: Approves $140,808 in fund balance appropriations
• Ordinance 26-FIN-11: Approves $872,376 in revenue and grant funding appropriations

The City Council unanimously approved several items, including a revised Public Safety Pay Plan replacing the Assistant Chief of Fire and EMS title with Deputy Chief, and a Fire Department personnel reorganization replacing two Assistant Chiefs with one Deputy Chief and one Fire Lieutenant. Multiple budget amendments were also approved, including appropriating $1,000,000 from the General Fund for various projects and $140,808 for IT security and police upgrades. The council discussed the Floral Hill Park Splash Pad project but did not vote on it, with several members expressing opposition.

• Approved Ordinance 26-19 adopting revised Public Safety Pay Plan (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including $1M General Fund appropriation and $868,244 VDOT funding (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 26-FIN-10 appropriating $140,808 for IT security and police upgrades (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 26-FIN-11 appropriating $872,376 for CSA services and fire equipment (7-0)
• Approved FY 26-27 Fire Department Personnel Reorganization Request (7-0)
• Approved $135,808 fund balance assignment for IT security maintenance (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will convene a special closed meeting to discuss an appointment to the Petersburg Area Regional Tourism Board of Directors. The council will also consult with legal counsel regarding potential litigation related to pfas contamination.

• Appointment to the Petersburg Area Regional Tourism Board of Directors
• Consultation with legal counsel regarding potential pfas contamination litigation

The City Council held a special meeting and unanimously voted to enter a closed session to discuss a tourism board appointment, potential PFAS litigation, and the sale of about 36 acres of industrial-zoned land. After reconvening, the council unanimously approved Resolution No. 26-26, appointing Robert Cervarich to the Petersburg Area Regional Tourism Board of Directors for an indefinite term. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Resolution No. 26-26 appointing Robert Cervarich to the Petersburg Area Regional Tourism Board (7-0)
• Certified closed meeting compliance with Virginia law (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a zoning text amendment that would require property owners to be current on taxes and fees before any zoning application or permit is approved. The commission is expected to make a recommendation to City Council on the proposed ordinance. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and department reports.

• Public hearing on PC Resolution No. 26-04 to amend Chapter 286, Zoning, requiring payment of delinquent taxes and fees prior to zoning application approval
• Consideration of Ordinance No. 26-11, which applies to rezoning, special use permits, variances, site plans, subdivisions, land-disturbing permits, and building permits
• Staff recommends the commission approve PC Resolution No. 26-04, which would recommend City Council adopt the ordinance

The Planning Commission unanimously approved PC Resolution No. 26-04, recommending City Council adopt Ordinance No. 26-11, which would require payment of delinquent taxes and fees before zoning applications or permits are approved. The resolution passed 6-0. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included approval of the agenda and prior minutes, and staff reports.

• Approved PC Resolution No. 26-04 recommending delinquent tax/fee requirement for zoning permits (6-0)
• Approved agenda with correction to next meeting date (6-0)
• Approved June 2, 2026 minutes as amended (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a zoning text amendment (PC Resolution No. 26-04) that would require property owners to pay delinquent taxes, fees, and nuisance charges before any zoning application or permit can be approved. The ordinance, sponsored by Councilwoman Palmer, aims to ensure the city collects outstanding debts before processing permits. The commission will then vote on recommending the amendment to City Council.

• Public hearing on PC Resolution No. 26-04 – amending Chapter 286 to require payment of delinquent taxes and fees prior to zoning or permit approval
• Ordinance applies to rezonings, special use permits, variances, site plans, subdivision plats, grading permits, and building permits
• Staff recommends approval, citing consistency with the Comprehensive Plan and state code authority
• The agenda also includes approval of minutes from June 2, 2026, and reports from staff and the city manager

City Council

City Council will hold a closed meeting to discuss the potential sale of approximately 36.03 acres of publicly owned industrial-zoned property and to consult with legal counsel on tax assessment litigation for two commercial parcels. After returning to open session, members will vote to certify the closed meeting’s compliance and receive a status update on the Townhall Center and 295 Dunlop Farms Boulevard real estate acquisitions.

• Closed discussion on disposition of ~36.03 acres of publicly held industrial-zoned property
• Legal consultation on tax assessment litigation for parcels 68054700016 and 68054700015
• Certification vote on closed meeting compliance
• Status update on Townhall Center and 295 Dunlop Farms Boulevard real estate acquisitions

The City Council met in special session and unanimously voted 7-0 to enter a closed meeting to discuss the disposition of approximately 36.03 acres of publicly held industrial-zoned property and to consult with legal counsel on litigation over tax assessments of two commercial parcels. After reconvening in open session, members unanimously certified that the closed session complied with state law. The council received a status update on real estate acquisitions for the Townhall Center and 295 Dunlop Farms Boulevard, noting negotiations were ongoing and closing dates were uncertain.

• Approved motion to enter closed meeting (7-0)
• Approved motion to reconvene in open session (7-0)
• Certified closed meeting compliance with state law (7-0)
• Adjourned special meeting (voice vote)

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting/work session, beginning with a closed meeting under Virginia Code to discuss the disposition of a 5.16-acre City right-of-way (Lot 8) adjacent to 880, 860, and 840 W. Roslyn Road. After the closed session, the council will hold a work session covering updates from the Central Virginia Waste Management Authority, Recreation and Parks, automated parking enforcement technology, and economic development funding. A second reading of Ordinance 26-16 will award the City Manager a $5,000 bonus. The council will also acknowledge a delayed audit for fiscal year 2025, now expected by September 30, 2026.

• Closed meeting to discuss disposition of 5.16-acre right-of-way (Lot 8) adjacent to 880, 860, 840 W. Roslyn Road
• Second reading of Ordinance 26-16 awarding City Manager a $5,000 bonus
• Work session on automated parking enforcement technology
• Work session on Recreation and Parks Department overview and project updates
• City audit statement: FY2025 audit delayed, estimated completion September 30, 2026

The City Council unanimously approved a $5,000 bonus for the City Manager (Ordinance 26-16). Council also reached consensus to remove the deteriorating Appomattox River Trail Overlook ramp rather than repair it, and to allow a $40,000 budget amendment for economic development funding. No action was taken on automated parking enforcement technology after discussion.

• Approved $5,000 bonus for City Manager (7-0)
• Consensus to remove Appomattox River Trail Overlook ramp rather than repair
• Consensus to allow $40,000 budget amendment for economic development
• No further action on automated parking enforcement technology
• Approved remote participation for Councilwoman Luck (7-0)
• Held closed meeting to discuss right-of-way disposition (7-0)

City Council

The Council will hold a second reading and adopt the FY 2026-2027 operating budget, a 4% salary increase for full-time employees, and a real estate tax rate of $1.20 per $100. It will also consider a $1 million budget amendment, a property purchase at 295 Dunlop Farms Boulevard, and a request for a VDOT study of the I-95/Roslyn Road interchange. A presentation on a proposed South-Central Transportation Authority will be heard.

• Second reading of ordinances adopting FY 2026-2027 General Fund and other fund budgets
• Resolution 26-20 approving 4% salary increase for all full-time employees as of July 1, 2026
• Resolution 26-13 authorizing purchase of 295 Dunlop Farms Boulevard from Colonial Christian Church for municipal use
• Ordinance 26-14 increasing the monthly solid waste collection and recycling charge
• Ordinance 26-16 awarding City Manager a $5,000 bonus

The City Council unanimously approved a budget amendment appropriating $1,000,000 for the purchase and renovation of property on Dunlop Farms Boulevard, and later authorized the City Manager to execute a purchase agreement for the Colonial Christian Church property at 295 Dunlop Farms Boulevard for future municipal purposes. The Council also approved a 4% salary increase for full-time employees effective July 1, 2026, and adopted the FY 2026-2027 operating budget. All votes were 7-0 except the solid waste fee increase, which passed 5-2.

• Approved $1M budget appropriation for Dunlop Farms property purchase/renovation (7-0)
• Authorized purchase of Colonial Christian Church property at 295 Dunlop Farms Blvd (7-0)
• Approved 4% salary increase for full-time employees effective July 1, 2026 (7-0)
• Adopted FY 2026-2027 annual operating budget (7-0)
• Approved $868,244 in VDOT grant funding for Boulevard at Temple Ave intersection (7-0)
• Approved solid waste collection fee increase (5-2)
• Approved $5,000 bonus for City Manager (7-0)
• Directed City Manager to seek VDOT study of I-95/Roslyn Road interchange (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a closed session to discuss appointments to the Chesterfield/Colonial Heights Social Services Board, Community Criminal Justice Board, Riverside Regional Jail Authority, Senior Citizens Advisory Committee, and Youth Services Committee. Following the closed session, the council will vote on these appointments and certify compliance with open meeting laws.

• Discuss appointments to Chesterfield/Colonial Heights Social Services Board
• Discuss appointments to Community Criminal Justice Board
• Discuss appointments to Riverside Regional Jail Authority
• Discuss appointments to Senior Citizens Advisory Committee
• Discuss appointments to Youth Services Committee

The Colonial Heights City Council held a special meeting and unanimously approved appointments to five boards and committees. The council first convened in a closed meeting to discuss the appointments, then reconvened and approved the resolutions. All appointments were made by unanimous 7-0 votes.

• Appointed Elaine Thompson, A. Gray Collins III, and Debbie Slaybaugh to the Youth Services Commission for three-year terms ending June 30, 2029 (7-0)
• Appointed Richard M. Yates and Mary Knapp to the Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Board of Social Services for four-year terms beginning July 1, 2026 (7-0)
• Appointed Douglas E. Smith as member and Christina Sadler as alternate to the Riverside Regional Jail Authority for four-year terms beginning July 1, 2026 (7-0)
• Appointed Todd B. Wilson, Rebecca Lynch, William Anspach, and Chris Harris to the Community Criminal Justice Board for two-year terms beginning July 1, 2026 (7-0)
• Appointed Charles Koutnik and Joyce Hicks to the Senior Citizens Advisory Committee for two-year terms beginning July 1, 2026 (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will receive an update on a proposed zoning code amendment requiring payment of delinquent taxes and fees before any zoning application or permit is approved. The meeting also includes routine approval of prior minutes and public comment periods.

• Update on amendment to add § 286-612.02 requiring delinquent tax/fee payment before zoning or permit approval
• Approval of minutes from May 5, 2026 regular meeting
• Public hearing for citizens to address the Commission

The Planning Commission discussed a proposed amendment to Chapter 286 requiring property owners to be current on taxes and fees before zoning applications or permits are approved. The ordinance is expected to proceed to City Council in July. No formal votes were taken on substantive items; the agenda and prior minutes were approved unanimously.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 5, 2026 minutes with corrections (unanimous)

Economic Development Authority

This is an organizational meeting with routine reports and the adoption of new bylaws. No specific financial decisions or project approvals are on the agenda.

• Adoption of new EDA bylaws
• Election of EDA Secretary
• Approval of March 26, 2026 meeting minutes
• Confirmation of future 2026 meeting dates: July 23, September 24, December 3

The Economic Development Authority approved the revised bylaws, except for changes to Section 304, by unanimous vote. The transfer of the Colonial Ridge Apartments Industrial Revenue Bond was confirmed completed. Future meeting dates for 2026 were set and a minor bylaw amendment will be drafted to authorize the December 3 meeting.

• Adopted revised bylaws, excluding changes to Section 304 (unanimous yes)
• Confirmed completion of Colonial Ridge Apartments Industrial Revenue Bond transfer
• Set 2026 meeting dates: March 19, May 21, July 23, September 24, December 3 (unanimous)
• Agreed to draft minor bylaw amendment to authorize December 3 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and first readings on ordinances setting the 2027 real estate tax rate at $1.20 per $100, increasing solid waste fees, and adopting the general fund and other budgets for FY 2026-2027. A work session will consider amending the current FY 2025-2026 budget with $94,943 in appropriations and $227,960 for the Blvd Spur Appomattox Greenway Trail. Council will also discuss a zoning amendment requiring delinquent tax payment before permit approval and hold a closed meeting to discuss disposition of a 19.83-acre industrial parcel.

• Ordinance 26-9: Real estate tax levy at $1.20 per $100 for 2027
• Ordinance 26-14: Increase monthly solid waste collection and recycling charge
• Ordinances 26-FIN-6 & 26-FIN-7: Adopt FY 2026-2027 General Fund and other fund budgets
• Ordinance 26-FIN-8: Amend current budget with $227,960 for Appomattox Greenway Trail and $94,943 in other appropriations
• Ordinance 26-15: One-time $1,500 bonus to School Resource Officers funded by schools

City Council

City Council will hold a work session to review and discuss the proposed FY 2026-2027 annual operating budget. The council will also note that the FY 2025 audit is pending, with an estimated completion date of September 30, 2026, due to delays from prior years' audits and financial system conversion.

• Work session on proposed FY 2026-2027 operating budget
• Audit statement: FY 2025 audit pending, completion expected September 30, 2026
• Delay attributed to FY 2023 audit backlog and financial system conversion

City Council

City Council will hold public hearings and vote on second readings of several ordinances, including a revised pay plan adding new job titles, increased animal impound and adoption fees, a non-exclusive telecommunications franchise for Lumos Telephone LLC, and budget amendments appropriating $58,668 from VDOT for highway safety improvements, transferring $59,399 to water tower repairs and $90,000 to Violet Bank Restoration Phase III. The council will also appropriate the Colonial Heights Public Schools budget for FY2026-27. Additionally, a zoning amendment redefines recreational substances definitions. The city also notes a pending audit for FY2025, with completion estimated by September 30, 2026.

• Appropriation of $58,668 from VDOT for High Visibility Backplates (26-FIN-4)
• Transfer of $59,399 from Water & Sewer Fund to Water Tower Repairs (26-FIN-4)
• Transfer of $90,000 from Shepherd Stadium Improvements to Violet Bank Restoration Phase III (26-FIN-4)
• Second reading to increase animal impound and adoption fees (Ordinance 26-7)
• Second reading to grant non-exclusive telecom franchise to Lumos Telephone LLC (Ordinance 26-8)

The City Council unanimously approved Ordinance 26-4 to revise the General Pay Plan with new job titles. It also approved Ordinances 26-7 (animal fee increases), 26-8 (Lumos Telephone franchise), 26-FIN-4 (budget appropriations for highway safety, water tower repairs, stadium improvements, and Violet Bank restoration), and 26-FIN-5 (public school budget financing). Additionally, Ordinance 26-3 amending zoning definitions for recreational substances passed with a 6‑1 vote.

• Approved Ordinance 26-4 revised General Pay Plan (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 26-7 animal impound and adoption fee increases (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 26-8 franchise to Lumos Telephone LLC (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 26-FIN-4 budget appropriations for highway safety, water tower repairs, stadium improvements, and Violet Bank restoration (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 26-FIN-5 public school budget financing (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 26-3 zoning definitions for recreational substances (6-1)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a preliminary subdivision plat for Parcel 'H' Laurel Hill, a 1.28-acre property at the intersection of Snead Avenue and Crestwood Drive. The applicant, Trek Properties LLC, seeks approval to create six new parcels in the RL Low-Density Residential District. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and routine reports.

• SUB 26-02: Request to create six parcels at 2201 Snead Ave (Parcel ID 5800010H000) on 1.28 acres
• Staff recommends approval subject to final subdivision approval and meeting all city requirements
• Public hearing on the subdivision plat with citizen comment period

The Colonial Heights Planning Commission met on May 5, 2026, and approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes. No public hearings or substantive zoning/development decisions were made. Staff provided updates on building permits, code enforcement, and planning projects. The commission also requested a future update on the Town Center acquisition.

• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approved minutes of April 7, 2026 regular meeting (6-0)

City Council

At this special meeting, the City Council will receive the completed FY24 annual financial report audit presentation. The city manager will also present the proposed FY2026-2027 annual operating budget. Additionally, the council will acknowledge an audit statement explaining delays for the FY24 and FY25 audits, with FY24 now complete and FY25 expected by June 30, 2026.

• Annual Financial Report Presentation (FY24 Audit) – completed audit now presented to council
• Presentation of City Manager’s Proposed FY2026-2027 Annual Operating Budget
• City of Colonial Heights Audit Statement – FY24 audit complete, FY25 audit pending with estimated completion June 30, 2026

City Council

The Colonial Heights City Council will hold advertised public hearings on appropriating funds for the 2026-2027 Public School Budget and approving the FY2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan. A work session will consider a revised General Pay Plan that adds and removes certain job titles, and an ordinance increasing animal impoundment and adoption fees. The city also discloses that audits for FY2024 and FY2025 are pending, with the FY2024 audit scheduled for presentation on April 29, 2026.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 26-FIN-5: Appropriating funds for the 2026-2027 Public School Budget
• Public hearing on Resolution 26-11: Approving the FY2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan
• Work session on Ordinance 26-4: Revising General Pay Plan to add/remove job titles (Accreditation & Training Specialist, Tourism & Events Coordinator, etc.)
• Work session on Ordinance 26-7: Increasing animal impounding fees and adoption fees for dogs, cats, and other small animals
• Audit statement: FY2024 audit complete, to be presented April 29; FY2025 audit estimated completion June 30, 2026

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss water, sewer, and stormwater rates, and the school budget. Council will also receive an update on the delayed city audits for fiscal years 2024 and 2025, with the 2024 audit report now complete and scheduled for presentation on April 29, 2026.

• Discussion on water, sewer, and stormwater rate adjustments
• Discussion on school budget and joint meeting with school board
• Update on pending city audits for FY2024 and FY2025
• 2024 audit report complete, scheduled for presentation April 29, 2026
• 2025 audit estimated completion June 30, 2026

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed real property tax increase, though no increase is proposed (rate remains $1.20 per $100 of assessed value). They will also discuss Resolution 26-10, declaring intent to reimburse certain expenditures with bond proceeds, and hold a work session on the proposed FY2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan. Additionally, the council will review a statement regarding the delayed audits for fiscal years ending June 30, 2024 and 2025, with completion expected by April 29, 2026 and June 30, 2026 respectively.

• Public hearing on proposed real property tax increase (no rate increase proposed; current rate $1.20 per $100 assessed value)
• Resolution 26-10 declaring official intent to reimburse certain expenditures with bond proceeds
• Work session discussion of the proposed FY2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan
• Statement on delayed audits for FY2024 and FY2025; FY2024 audit complete and scheduled for presentation April 29, 2026

The City Council voted 7‑0 to adopt Resolution No. 26‑10, declaring the city’s intent to reimburse the $1.5 M acquisition and renovation of 1500 Boulevard with future bond proceeds not to exceed $3,950,000. No action was taken on the advertised public hearing regarding the real‑property tax rate, which remains at $1.20 per $100 of assessed value. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved Resolution No. 26‑10 to reimburse acquisition/renovation costs via future bonds up to $3,950,000 (7‑0)
• Took no action on the proposed real‑property tax rate increase (no vote)
• Adjourned the special meeting (unanimous voice vote)

City Council

Council will hold public hearings on a first reading to grant Lumos Telephone LLC a non-exclusive telecom franchise and on a zoning amendment redefining recreational substances. The consent agenda includes a second reading authorizing the $3.3 million purchase of 1500 Boulevard and related budget amendments creating a Commercial Property Fund. Also on the agenda: a presentation of the proposed FY2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan, a resolution to seek Destination Marketing Organization designation, and discussion on a behavioral health court grant. The city states its FY2024 and FY2025 audits are delayed.

• Second reading to authorize $3,300,000 purchase of 1500 Boulevard from Colonial Heights Development Corporation
• First reading to grant Lumos Telephone LLC a non-exclusive telecommunications franchise
• First reading amending zoning definitions and standards for recreational substances
• Budget amendment 26-FIN-3 establishing a Commercial Property Fund and appropriating $3,449,950
• Resolution 26-12 to petition Virginia Tourism Corporation for Destination Marketing Organization designation

City Council unanimously approved a non-exclusive telecommunications franchise agreement with Lumos Telephone LLC to provide fiber-optic internet service for 15 years. The council also passed zoning amendments redefining recreational substances (6-1) and approved a consent agenda including property acquisition at 1500 Boulevard and budget amendments. A resolution to seek Destination Marketing Organization designation was approved, and a $230.6 million Capital Improvement Plan was presented for future discussion.

• Approved 15-year fiber-optic franchise with Lumos (7-0)
• Passed zoning amendments updating definitions for recreational substances (6-1; Wood dissented over tobacco/pipe shops)
• Adopted consent agenda including Ordinance 26-5 (Youth Services Commission duties), Ordinance 26-6 (property purchase at 1500 Boulevard), and Ordinance 26-FIN-3 (budget amendments)
• Approved Ordinance 26-FIN-4 transferring $58,668 VDOT funds for high-visibility backplates, $59,399 for water tower repairs, and $90,000 from Shepherd Stadium to Violet Bank Phase III (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-12 to petition for Destination Marketing Organization designation (7-0)
• Received presentation of proposed FY2026-2031 CIP ($230.6M total, $25.6M funded) for further discussion at April 21 work session
• Declarations of personal interest: none
• Public comments heard on franchise and other topics; no non-agenda items acted upon

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting primarily to convene a closed session under Virginia law. They will discuss the disposition of a 19.83-acre publicly held industrial-zoned parcel, the acquisition of a 4.44-acre Boulevard Business parcel and a 2.009-acre Planned Unit Development parcel, and legal counsel regarding litigation at 601 Boulevard. The open session will consist of procedural items, a vote to certify the closed meeting, and appointments to the Advisory Board, Historical Commission, and Transportation Safety Commission.

• Discussion of disposition of a 19.83-acre publicly held industrial-zoned parcel
• Discussion of acquisition of an approximate 4.44-acre parcel zoned Boulevard Business
• Discussion of acquisition of a 2.009-acre parcel zoned Planned Unit Development
• Consultation with legal counsel regarding actual or probable litigation relating to 601 Boulevard
• Appointments to the Advisory Board to City Council, Historical Commission, and Transportation Safety Commission

The City Council held a closed session, reconvened in open session, and certified compliance with open‑meeting rules. The Council then unanimously approved three appointments of Madison Cherry: to the Historical Commission for a three‑year term, to the Transportation Safety Commission for a four‑year term, and to the Advisory Board to City Council for the remainder of a two‑year term.

• Appointed Madison Cherry to the Historical Commission (3‑year term) – approved 7‑0
• Appointed Madison Cherry to the Transportation Safety Commission (4‑year term) – approved 7‑0
• Appointed Madison Cherry to the Advisory Board to City Council (remainder of term) – approved 7‑0

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider City Council's proposed Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for fiscal years 2027 through 2031. The agenda also includes the approval of previous meeting minutes and a discussion on how the public may address the commission.

• Public Hearing: PC Resolution No. 26-02 (FY2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan)
• Approval of March 3, 2026, regular meeting minutes
• Approval of March 31, 2026, work session minutes
• Manner of Addressing the Commission
• Reports from Planning and Community Development, Public Works, City Manager, and City Attorney

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the March 3 and March 31 sessions. It then approved PC Resolution 26-02, recommending that City Council adopt the FY2027‑2031 Capital Improvement Plan. No public comments were received during the hearing. The meeting was adjourned at 6:25 p.m.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved March 3, 2026 minutes (6-0)
• Approved March 31, 2026 work session minutes (6-0)
• Approved PC Resolution 26-02 recommending adoption of FY2027‑2031 Capital Improvement Plan (6-0)
• Motion to adjourn passed

Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on an appeal of a Violation Notice and Correction Order issued to Sky High Smoke Shop at 601 Boulevard. The appellants seek relief to operate a recreational substances retail business without the required zoning approval in the BB Boulevard Business District. The Board will consider whether to reverse, affirm, or modify the Zoning Administrator’s determination.

• Public hearing of appeal request VAR #26-01 for Sky High Smoke Shop, 601 Boulevard
• Approval of minutes from the December 4, 2025 meeting
• Election of Secretary for the Board of Zoning Appeals

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a work session to discuss the proposed Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for fiscal years 2027-2031. This plan identifies major facility, equipment, and infrastructure projects requiring funding of $50,000 or more.

• Proposed FY 2026-27 projects including Boulevard, Charles Dimmock, and Southpark Blvd sidewalks
• Proposed FY 2026-27 infrastructure: Water Tower Rehabilitation and Galvanized Waterline Replacement Phase 2
• Proposed FY 2026-27 public works: Public Works Operations Center Consolidation and Rehabilitation Phase I
• Proposed FY 2026-27 cultural project: Violet Bank Museum Restoration – Phase III
• Planned debt issuance of $3.9 million in FY 2027-2028 for utilities infrastructure repair/replacement

The commission voted 6‑0 to approve the March 31 agenda and then heard a presentation of the FY 2027‑2031 Capital Improvement Plan, discussing projects such as sidewalks, bridge repairs, waterline replacement, and park upgrades. No formal approvals or rejections of specific projects were recorded. The meeting was adjourned at 7:05 p.m.

• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting

Economic Development Authority

The Colonial Heights Economic Development Authority will meet on March 26, 2026 at City Hall. The agenda includes a Treasurer's report mentioning a REBKEE incentive payment. Old business will address confirmation of a bond management transfer. New business will review proposed changes to the Authority's bylaws.

• Treasurer’s report on REBKEE incentive payment
• Confirmation of bond management transfer
• Review of proposed bylaws changes