Human Rights Commission

Human Rights Commission Meeting Agenda Packet July 16, 2026, 6:00 pm City Space 100 5th Street NE Charlottesville, VA 22902 Index I. Agenda II. Martha’s Rules (for reference) III. 06/18/2026 DRAFT Meeting Minutes IV. OHR Monthly Report V. HRC work plan Attachment I  Human Rights Commission Meeting Agenda July 16, 2026, 6:00 pm City Space 100 5th Street NE Charlottesville, VA 22902 Special/Regular Meeting/Work Session I. WELCOME • Call to order/Roll call • Mission (recited by all): Act as a strong advocate for justice and equal opportunity by providing citywide leadership and guidance in the area of civil rights. II. MATTERS BY THE PUBLIC • Public Comment i. To provide written public comment, please email humanrights@charlottesville.gov. • Commission response to Matters by the Public III. MINUTE • 06/18/2026 HRC Regular Meeting Minutes* IV. BUSINESS MATTERS • Chair update • OHR staff report V. WORK SESSION • Panelist discussion i. 10th and Page Neighborhood Association ii. Legal Aid Justice Center (LAJC) – Catherine Cone iii. Blue Ridge Area Coalition for the Homeless (BRACH) – Shayla Washington iv. Sin Barreras – Javier Raudales • Work Plan check in • New business • Confirmation of next Work Session on 08/04/2026* VI. MATTERS BY THE PUBLIC • Public comment i. To provide written public comment, please email humanrights@charlottesville.gov. • Commission response to Matters by the Public VII. COMMISSIONER UPDATES VIII. NEXT STEPS & ADJOURN * ACTION NEEDED Please take Notice that this meeting of the Human Rights Commission is for the purposes of planning, developing, and drafting management and administration documents for the Human Rights Commission. This meeting will be a limited public forum to discuss the agenda items presented and to ensure the continuity of services provided by the Commission. The Commission Chair may limit public comments or discussion points that are unrelated to agenda items or that pertain to topics outside the scope of this Agenda. The Commission welcomes comments and questions and commits to listening carefully and thoughtfully to what is presented. A maximum of sixteen public comment time slots are allotted per meeting. Each speaker will have three minutes to speak. The Commission requests that members of the public refrain from engaging in personal attacks against Commissioners and staff members and asks that comments and questions focus on matters related to human rights within the City. Individuals with disabilities who require assistance or special arrangements to participate in the public meeting may call the ADA Coordinator at (434) 987-1267 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. Attachment II  Rules & Procedures for Charlottesville Human Rights Commission Adopted: 2/20/14 Amended: 5/18/23 Martha’s Rules of Order As adopted by the HRC on February 20, 2020 1. The proposal is presented. Clarifying questions are taken. a. Proposal should always be in writing. 2. Friendly amendments are offered. Discussion is allowed only on the amendments. a. Amendments should be prepared in advance when possible. 3. Speakers in favor of the proposal present their views. a. This is not a time for debate. b. Time limits should be set and enforced. 4. Speakers in opposition to the proposal present their views. a. This is not a time for debate. b. Time limits should be set and enforced. 5. General discussion and/or debate OR small group discussion time on the proposal is allowed. a. Time limit on discussion is set by the group. b. Facilitator helps group identify key issues. c. Motion to table or refer is in order and requires ¾ vote. 6. First vote is taken. a. People vote i. In favor of the proposal, or ii. Can live with the proposal, or iii. Opposed to the proposal. b. If a majority of those present votes “in favor” or “can live with,” proceed to Step 8. c. If less than a majority of those present votes “in favor” or “can live with,” proposal dies. 7. Those voting in opposition are allowed to state their objections and concerns. a. No discussion is allowed, only clarifying questions. 8. The second vote is taken as in Step 6. a. It takes a majority of those present to override objections and pass the proposal. 9 Attachment III  Human Rights Commission Meeting Minutes Regular Meeting June 18, 2026 th City Space, 100 5 Street NE, Charlottesville, VA 22902 6:00 pm 1. WELCOME a. CALL TO ORDER i. Chair, Heather Roberson Gaston, called the meeting to order at 6:03 pm. b. ROLL CALL i. Present 1. Heather Roberson Gaston, Chair 2. Elizabeth Stark, Vice Chair 3. Callum MaCain von Schill 4. Dawn Lawson 5. Emily Currier 6. Jayson Whitehead 7. Jessica Cocciolone 8. Suzanne Lynn ii. Absent 1. Mariane Asad Doyle c. MISSION (recited by all): Act as a strong advocate for justice and equal opportunity by providing citywide leadership and guidance in the area of civil rights. 2. MATTERS BY THE PUBLIC a. PUBLIC COMMENT i. Public comment was received from representatives of the Fifeville Neighborhood Association regarding proposed development in the Fifeville neighborhood. ii. Community Vision, Small Area Planning, and Development Concerns 1. Speakers described Fifeville as a historically Black neighborhood with a long-standing community vision focused on anti- displacement, affordability, and centering Black and brown residents. 2. The Commission heard that the Cherry Avenue small area planning process included substantial neighborhood engagement and that the resulting community vision was incorporated into the City comprehensive plan. 3. Speakers expressed concern that a different area of the neighborhood was rezoned in a way that allowed a proposed seven-story, approximately 750-bed student-oriented development without comparable neighborhood notice or engagement. 4. Speakers stated that the proposed development would be located near 7th Street, behind First Baptist Church on West Main Street, in the historic Black area of Fifeville.  iii. Displacement, Construction, Traffic, and Accessibility Concerns 1. Speakers raised concerns about displacement pressure, property value impacts, construction disruption, noise, light, traffic, parking, and effects on neighborhood character. 2. Speakers noted that the area has narrow streets and existing cut- through traffic, including trucks and buses, and that construction and added traffic could worsen existing safety and environmental concerns. 3. In response to a question from the Commission, speakers described potential impacts on older residents and residents with mobility needs, including parking availability and access to designated accessible parking spaces. iv. Process, Remaining Advocacy Tools, and Community Meetings 1. Speakers described the Board of Architectural Review process, City Council action, the limited remaining formal opportunities for community input, and concerns that community benefits negotiations may occur with little leverage after approvals have advanced. 2. Speakers stated that a Fifeville community meeting was scheduled for Monday at 6:30 pm at First Baptist Church on West Main Street. 3. Speakers stated that a meeting with the developer was scheduled for Wednesday at 6:00 pm at the Jefferson School auditorium. b. COMMISSION RESPONSE TO MATTERS BY THE PUBLIC i. Commissioners asked questions about the project location, the approval process, remaining advocacy tools, the number of units or beds, potential discriminatory or displacement impacts, traffic, parking, disability access, and upcoming community meetings. ii. The chair indicated that the Commission would continue to monitor the matter and would request additional information about the timeline, community meetings, and City engagement process. 3. MINUTES a. Review of minutes from May 21, 2026. i. Motion: Jessica Cocciolone moved to approve the May 21, 2026, meeting minutes with corrections to the attendance list. 1. Second: Heather Roberson Gaston seconded the motion. 2. Vote: a. In favor: 4 b. Opposed: 0 c. Abstained: 3 3. Motion to approve minutes passed. 4. BUSINESS MATTERS a. CHAIR UPDATE i. Stakeholder Outreach and Additional Stakeholder Meeting 1. The chair reported that invitations had been sent for the July 16, 2026, stakeholder meeting, which will support the Commission's state-level and local recommendation process. 2. The Commission discussed adding a second stakeholder meeting later in the year so that community input can be received more regularly and can also support local policy recommendations. 3. The chair reported that the Commission will begin scheduling one-  on-one or two-on-one stakeholder meetings after hearing back from invited organizations. ii. Fifeville Neighborhood Association Outreach 1. The chair reported receiving outreach from the Fifeville Neighborhood Association regarding a proposed development and potential unintended consequences of development activity in Charlottesville. 2. The chair moved to public comment so that representatives of the neighborhood association could address the Commission. b. OHR STAFF REPORT i. Hiring and Staffing 1. Staff reported that the hiring process for the policy and impact position is moving forward and that interviews are expected the following week. ii. Ordinance Amendments 1. Staff reported that the proposed Human Rights Ordinance amendments were presented to City Council and that Council had few questions about the amendments themselves. 2. Staff stated that the ordinance amendments are expected to be placed on the July 20, 2026, City Council agenda, likely on the consent agenda. iii. Chief Prosperity Officer 1. Staff reported that Joshua Barr is expected to serve as the City's new Chief Prosperity Officer, a position overseeing the Office of Human Rights, Home to Hope, ADA-related work, and the Police Civilian Oversight Board. iv. Outreach Events 1. Staff reported that event season is beginning and that the Office of Human Rights expects to participate in community events such as Sabroso, Pride, Soul of Cville, and the Back to School Bash, subject to capacity. 2. Commissioners were invited to participate in tabling and outreach opportunities. v. Intern Support 1. Staff reported that Intern Kattalin Bennett is available to support Commission research on City policy and state legislation. 2. Staff also noted that another Intern Shounak Reza is interested in presenting a project to the Commission at the July 16, 2026, meeting if time permits. 5. WORK SESSION a. Discussion with Delegate Callsen and Senator Deeds i. State Budget, Housing, and Public Safety Updates 1. The Commission heard that the state budget process was still underway and that final numbers had not yet been settled. 2. Discussion included potential historic investments in the Housing Trust Fund, eviction relief, and other housing-related funding. 3. Updates also included legislation related to firearms on college campuses, emergency removal orders, and statewide funding for the Marcus Alert system. ii. SNAP, Medicaid, and Health Coverage Pressures 1. The Commission heard that federal changes have shifted  substantial SNAP-related administrative costs and funding pressures to the state. 2. Discussion included efforts to address SNAP error-rate issues and state costs associated with federal reductions or penalties. 3. The Commission heard concerns about Medicaid and health coverage losses, including the expiration of federal tax credits, anticipated Medicaid reductions, and the limits of state funding to buffer those losses. iii. Affordability, Leave, Collective Bargaining, and Prescription Drug Costs 1. Discussion included legislation related to minimum wage, paid family medical leave, sick leave, collective bargaining, and prescription drug affordability. 2. Paid family medical leave was described as a major policy development, with implementation expected in 2028. 3. Collective bargaining and prescription drug affordability legislation were discussed as items that were passed but vetoed and may require additional strategy in future sessions. 4. Pharmacy benefit manager reform was discussed as an area where some progress was made. iv. Tenant Protections and Housing Legislation 1. Tenant-related updates included the extension of the pay-or-quit period from five days to 14 days and a 90-day notice requirement for rent increases. 2. The Commission heard that tenants will have greater ability to raise defenses in eviction cases without first paying all past-due rent into court. 3. Discussion also included legislation allowing localities to sue landlords on behalf of tenants and legislation supporting mobile home park residents when parks are sold. v. Data Centers and Budget Negotiations 1. The Commission heard that data centers were a significant issue in the pending budget agreement due to tax exemptions, energy and water demands, environmental concerns, and infrastructure impacts. 2. A potential budget compromise was described that would preserve existing tax exemptions while creating new tax revenue from data-center equipment or generators. vi. Courthouse Access, Immigration Enforcement, and 287(g) Agreements 1. Discussion included legislation intended to limit immigration enforcement arrests in courthouses without appropriate safeguards; that legislation was vetoed. 2. The Commission also heard that legislation restricting 287(g) agreements passed, with the intent of limiting the use of local and state resources for federal immigration enforcement activity. 3. Commissioners discussed local and regional concerns about immigration enforcement activity and its effect on community members' willingness to seek help or participate in court processes. vii. Rent-Gouging Legislation, Good-Cause Eviction, and Tenant Organizing 1. Commissioners asked about the prospects for rent-gouging legislation and heard that the bill is likely to return but may need to  be more narrowly tailored to address bad actors and respond to concerns raised by legislators and stakeholders. 2. Commissioners also raised concerns about nonrenewal of leases, tenant organizing, and the absence of good-cause eviction or nonrenewal protections in Virginia. 3. The Commission discussed the possibility of raising those issues with housing advocates and legislators during the recommendation process. viii. Benefits Cliffs and Public Housing Rent/Recertification Issues 1. Commissioners raised concerns about benefits cliffs, including situations where increased income or household changes can reduce or eliminate benefits and destabilize residents. 2. Commissioners also discussed public housing recertification, rent increases, the manner in which residents are notified of changes, and situations where residents may face large balances after delayed or difficult administrative processes. 3. The Commission heard that additional expertise will be useful in identifying potential legislative solutions. ix. Legislative Follow-Up and Bill Ideas 1. The Commission was encouraged to share bill ideas, constituent concerns, and possible legislative fixes throughout the year. 2. The discussion emphasized that early communication with legislators and subject-matter advocates can help shape more viable recommendations. x. Key Decisions 1. The Commission will continue identifying state legislative issues related to housing stability, tenant protections, benefits cliffs, public housing administration, affordability, and access to courts and public systems. 2. The Commission will use stakeholder input and legislator feedback to refine the legislative recommendations process before the August recommendation deadline. b. Work Plan Check-In i. Stakeholder Outreach and Recommendation Timeline 1. The Commission discussed adding HOME to the stakeholder outreach list and contacting additional housing-policy experts before or after the July stakeholder meeting. 2. The Commission discussed completing one-on-one or two-on-one stakeholder meetings before August 14, 2026, so that information can be considered before the August 20, 2026, legislative recommendations discussion. 3. The Commission discussed adopting legislative recommendation priorities on August 20, 2026, with the understanding that final language may continue to be refined afterward. ii. City Policy Recommendation Timeline 1. The Commission discussed moving City policy recommendations to November to allow time for additional stakeholder input and local-policy discussion. 2. The Commission also noted that it can still write letters or take other action before November if a local human rights issue requires more immediate attention.  iii. Additional Stakeholder Meeting 1. The Commission discussed holding another stakeholder meeting in September or October to support City policy recommendations and year-round community engagement. iv. Key Decisions 1. One-on-one or two-on-one stakeholder meetings should be completed before August 14, 2026, where feasible. 2. The Commission will plan for legislative recommendation priorities to be discussed on August 20, 2026, with final language to be refined afterward as needed. 3. The City policy recommendation timeline will be moved toward November to allow additional stakeholder engagement. 4. The Commission will plan an additional stakeholder meeting in September or October, subject to scheduling. c. New Business i. City Council Outreach on Local Recommendation Process 1. The chair reported outreach to City Council members to better understand how local Commission recommendations are received, considered, and used. 2. The chair reported meeting with one Council member, scheduling a meeting with another Council member in August, and reaching out to a third Council member. 3. The goal of the outreach is to clarify and strengthen the process for local recommendations, which was described as less clear than the state legislative recommendation process. d. Decision Regarding Next Work Session on 07/02/2026 i. Key Decision 1. The Commission will not hold the July 2, 2026, work session unless a need arises. 6. MATTERS BY THE PUBLIC a. PUBLIC COMMENT i. No additional public comment was received at the end of the meeting. b. COMMISSION RESPONSE TO MATTERS BY THE PUBLIC i. No additional Commission response was required. 7. COMMISSIONER UPDATES a. July Meeting Availability i. A commissioner reported that they will be available for the July 16, 2026, regular meeting after canceling July travel plans. b. Tenant Conditions, Supportive Housing, and Encampment Updates i. Commissioners discussed recent local reporting on tenant issues at Parks Edge and conditions affecting residents at The Crossings. ii. Discussion included concerns about evictions at supportive housing properties, rent levels, the need for resident support services, and the impact of funding reductions on permanent supportive housing. iii. Commissioners also discussed encampment-related resources, including portable bathrooms, waste disposal, and access challenges near the 0 East High Street area and the Rivanna River corridor. 8. NEXT STEPS a. Key Decisions i. The May 21, 2026, meeting minutes were approved with corrections to the attendance list by a vote of 4 in favor, 0 opposed, and 3 abstained.  ii. The Commission will continue preparing for the July 16, 2026, stakeholder meeting and will pursue additional stakeholder engagement to support both state legislative and local policy recommendations. iii. One-on-one or two-on-one stakeholder meetings should be completed before August 14, 2026, where feasible. iv. The Commission will use stakeholder input and legislator feedback to refine legislative recommendation priorities before the August 20, 2026, discussion. v. The City policy recommendation timeline will be moved toward November to allow additional stakeholder engagement. vi. The Commission will plan an additional stakeholder meeting in September or October, subject to scheduling. vii. The Commission will not hold the July 2, 2026, work session unless a need arises. b. Action items i. Heather Roberson Gaston 1. Distribute or forward Fifeville Neighborhood Association meeting information and any flyer or meeting details received from neighborhood representatives. a. Deadline/timing: As soon as information is received; before the upcoming community meetings if feasible. 2. Continue outreach to City Council members to clarify how local Commission recommendations are received, considered, and used. a. Deadline/timing: Ongoing; including scheduled August outreach. 3. Coordinate with staff on stakeholder outreach, including possible addition of HOME and other housing-policy experts to the outreach list. a. Deadline/timing: Before the July 16, 2026, stakeholder meeting if feasible. ii. Todd / staff 1. Update the work plan to reflect the stakeholder meeting schedule, August 14 target for one-on-one or two-on-one stakeholder meetings, August 20 legislative recommendations discussion, November City policy recommendation timeline, and July 2 work session status. a. Deadline/timing: After the meeting. 2. Continue the hiring process for the policy and impact position. a. Deadline/timing: Interviews expected the week after the meeting; ongoing until filled. 3. Track the ordinance amendments expected for the July 20, 2026, City Council agenda and update the Commission as needed. a. Deadline/timing: Before or after the July 20, 2026, City Council meeting, as appropriate. 4. Send commissioners dates and information for upcoming outreach events and coordinate tabling opportunities. a. Deadline/timing: As event dates are confirmed. 5. Coordinate intern research support for City policy and state legislative research needs. a. Deadline/timing: Ongoing; before legislative  recommendations are finalized. 6. Coordinate whether an intern presentation can be included at the July 16, 2026, regular meeting. a. Deadline/timing: Before the July 16, 2026, meeting. iii. Elizabeth Stark and Dawn Lawson 1. Follow up on public housing rent increase, recertification notice, and benefits-cliff issues for possible legislative or policy recommendations. a. Deadline/timing: Before legislative recommendations are finalized. iv. Elizabeth Stark 1. Share local reporting on Parks Edge, The Crossings, and related tenant or supportive housing issues with commissioners. a. Deadline/timing: After the meeting. 2. Continue conversations with housing advocates regarding good- cause eviction or nonrenewal concepts, rent-gouging legislation, and tenant-organizing protections. a. Deadline/timing: Before legislative recommendations are finalized. v. Delegate Callsen 1. Provide follow-up information on whether the 90-day rent increase notice legislation applies to public housing or similar rent recertification situations, if available. a. Deadline/timing: After the meeting; timing to be determined. 2. Identify or suggest potential experts on benefits cliffs and related legislative options, if available. a. Deadline/timing: Timing to be determined. 3. Flag good-cause eviction or nonrenewal concerns and related tenant-protection ideas for housing-policy advocates, if appropriate. a. Deadline/timing: Timing to be determined. vi. Fifeville Neighborhood Association representatives 1. Send the chair the flyer or meeting information for upcoming Fifeville neighborhood and developer meetings. a. Deadline/timing: Before the upcoming Monday and Wednesday meetings, if feasible. vii. All commissioners 1. Share bill ideas, constituent concerns, stakeholder input, and possible legislative fixes with Commission leadership and staff for consideration in legislative recommendations. a. Deadline/timing: Ongoing; before the August 20, 2026, legislative recommendations discussion. 2. Attend or monitor Fifeville community meetings and stakeholder meetings if available and appropriate. a. Deadline/timing: As meetings occur. 9. ADJOURN a. Meeting adjourned at 7:46 pm. Attachment IV  City of Charlottesville Office of Human Rights Monthly Report: July 2026 HRC Work Summary Date Roles (Sec. 433) Primary Action Summary & Analysis The HRC released a public poll to solicit feedback on human and Sec. 2-433. (b) civil rights issues that are important to the community. The poll ran 2/9/2026 Community Outreach & Public Poll from 02/09/26 to 02/23/26 and received 103 responses. Engagement Commissioners will use this information to inform their annual planning for CY2026. Sec. 2-433. (a) Public The HRC voted to hold the Appeal Hearing for case 2025-2 by a 2/19/2026 Individual Assistance Discussion panel of 3 Commissioners. The HRC reviewed proposed amendments to the Charlottesville Human Rights Ordinance and voted unanimously to adopt the amendments for recommendation to City Council. The amendments Sec. 2-433. (f) included minor wording changes for clarity, changes to membership 4/16/2026 Policy Review Commission Policies criteria, updates to the complaint process procedures, clarification on contracted services for housing cases, and the addition of a conflict- of-interest clause to the Commission enforcement section. These changes will be presented to City Council on June 15, 2026. The HRC reviewed proposed amendments to the HRC Rules & Procedures and voted unanimously to adopt the changes. The Sec. 2-433. (f) 4/16/2026 Policy Review amendments included a clarification about public notice for Commission Policies emergency meetings and detailed protocols for the HRC public administrative hearing process.  Date Roles (Sec. 433) Primary Action Summary & Analysis The HRC invited Abi Matthew Wade, Economic Mobility Officer, to present a summary of her work and share data pertaining to key Sec. 2-433. (b) Public issues of interest to the HRC including the benefits cliff, challenges 4/16/2026 Community Outreach & Discussion faced by asset-limited income-constrained employed (ALICE) Engagement residents, childcare accessibility, and barriers to economic stability for people with disabilities. Sec. 2-433. (f) The HRC adopted changes to the Rule & Procedures to remove sections Policy Review 5/21/2026 Commission Policies that duplicated language from the Charlottesville Human Rights Ordinance and a section about membership terms that was not part of City code. Sec. 2-433. (b) Residents of the Fifeville neighborhood spoke to the HRC regarding Public 6/18/2026 Community Outreach & concerns about the proposed development at the corner of 7th Street SW Discussion Engagement and Delevan Street. The HRC hosted a question and answer session with Delegate Katrina Sec. 2-433. (e) Public 6/18/2026 Callsen and Senator Creigh Deeds regarding legislative actions impacting Legislative Program Discussion economic stability. W  Federal Workshares • Fair Housing Assistance Program (FHAP) workshare agreement o September 5, 2025: Certification denied because of additional local protections and shift in HUD focus toward state agencies. • Fair Employment Practices Agency (FEPA) workshare agreement o On hold until the FHAP certification is complete. o The FHAP agreement provides substantial opportunities and resources to expand and improve the OHR, whereas the FEPA increases workload with insufficient support to increase staffing or training. Outreach Measures Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec TOTALS Open office days in the month 20 19 21 22 20 21 22 21 21 22 18 21 241 Total service provision events 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 Total education & awareness events 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Total collaboration & leadership events 8 7 6 6 7 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 38 Total outreach activities 11 7 6 8 7 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 43 Total attendees at service provision events 62 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 67 Total attendees at education & awareness events 0 0 0 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 Total attendees at events 62 0 0 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 87 Service Provision Active Complaints Case # Protected Activity Protected Class(es) Status 2021-5 Employment Sexual Orientation, Race Investigation in progress. 2024-3 Public Accommodation National Origin, Sexual Orientation Investigation in progress. 2024-3R Public Accommodation Retaliation Investigation in progress. 2024-8 Employment Race, National Origin Determination in progress. 2024-11 Employment Sex, Marital Status Determination in progress. 2025-2 Employment Race Appeal in progress. 2025-3 Employment Disability Settled in mediation. 2025-7 Public Accommodation Disability, Race Determination in progress. 2025-9 Public Accommodation Race Determination in progress. 2025-10 Employment Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity Determination in progress. 2025-11 Employment Disability Investigation in progress. 2025-13 Housing Disability Determination in progress. 2025-14 Housing Race Determination in progress. 2025-16 Housing Race Determination in progress. 2026-2 Housing Disability, Elderliness Investigation in progress. 2026-3 Housing Disability Investigation in progress. 2026-4 Employment Race, Retaliation Transition to investigation. 2026-5 Employment Disability, Sex, Marital Status Alternative dispute resolution in progress. 2026-6 Housing Disability, Retaliation Alternative dispute resolution in progress. 2026-7 Employment Disability Investigation in progress. 2026-8 Housing Race, National Origin Awaiting response to offer of alternative dispute resolution. 2026-9 Public Accommodation Disability Awaiting response to offer of alternative dispute resolution. Reporting Report Status CY2025 Fourth Quarter Report to Council Submitted February 25, 2026. CY2025 HRC & OHR Annual Report Published May 20, 2026 (Presented to City Council on June 1, 2026). CY2026 First Quarter Report to Council Submitted April 14, 2026. CY2026 Second Quarter Report to Council To be submitted in July 2026. CY2026 Third Quarter Report to Council To be submitted in October 2026. CY2026 HRC & OHR Annual Report Projected completion February 2027. Attachment V  Human Rights Commission Annual Work Plan: Focus and Goals March 2026 – February 2027 Date of last revision: 06/18/2026 This document serves as a tool for use during the annual planning meeting and throughout the year to assist with the identification of focus areas and goals and the development of a monthly calendar. Human Rights Ordinance Reference The Charlottesville Human Rights Ordinance (City Code Chapter 2, Article XV) is the roadmap for the work of both the Human Rights Commission and Office of Human Rights. Sec. 2-433. (a) – (f) of the Ordinance includes details of the roles of the Commission and Office. The subsections are given shortened titles here for easier reference. Human Rights Commission Roles General Actions and Timeframes • Timing is dependent upon individual complaints and findings • Could include training on: Sec. 2-433. (a) Individual assistance o Public administrative hearings o Human and civil rights protections • Timing is throughout the year in response to community issues Sec. 2-433. (b) Outreach and • Could include community events, presentations, or public polls engagement • Could include community dialogue or other informational programs • Could be expanded with additional staffing and Commission support • Plan to submit recommendations to Council in October or November Sec. 2-433. (c) Systemic issues, • Could include single events like panels, forums, and town halls policies, and practices • Could also include long-term multi-year research or reviews of policy • Additional staffing and Commission support could expand the work • Timing is dependent upon workshare requirements Sec. 2-433. (d) Federal workshares • May include review and adoption of Ordinance amendments • May include community engagement activities • Plan to submit legislative recommendations to Council by August 31st Sec. 2-433. (e) Legislative program • Could include public polls, panels, forums, and town halls • Could include research related to Sec. 2-433. (c) • Plan to submit recommendations to Council in October or November Sec. 2-433. (f) Commission policies o May include requests for funding for programs or staffing • Changes to the Commission’s Rules & Procedures are not timebound • Changes to the Human Rights Ordinance can take multiple months Annual Focus Areas Each year the Commission identifies focus areas for its work from March – February. These are informed by current events, public input, data from the Office of Human Rights, and Commissioner knowledge. Primary Focus Area(s) 1. Economic stability across protected classes. Annual Goals and Alignment Specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound goals that align with focus areas and HRC roles under the Human Rights Ordinance. Added to Goals Ordinance Alignment Work Plan Commission holds a stakeholder discussion at the July 16, 2026, regular meeting and one-on- • Sec. 2-433. (b) Outreach and engagement ☒ one stakeholder meetings prior to August 14, 2026. Commission reviews information learned • Sec. 2-433. (c) Systemic issues, policies, and practices regarding legislative priorities and begins ☒ drafting recommendations for City Council by • Sec. 2-433. (e) Legislative program August 1, 2026. Commission finalizes and adopts legislative • Sec. 2-433. (c) Systemic issues, policies, and practices priorities recommendations for City Council by • Sec. 2-433. (e) Legislative program ☒ August 20, 2026. Commission submits legislative • Sec. 2-433. (b) Outreach and engagement recommendations to City Council by August 30, • Sec. 2-433. (e) Legislative program ☒ 2026. Commission reviews information learned • Sec. 2-433. (b) Outreach and engagement regarding City policies and begins drafting ☐ • Sec. 2-433. (c) Systemic issues, policies, and practices recommendations for City Council by DATE Commission holds an additional stakeholder meeting to inform City policy recommendations • ☐ on DATE Commission finalizes and adopts City policy • Sec. 2-433. (b) Outreach and engagement ☐ recommendations for City Council on DATE • Sec. 2-433. (c) Systemic issues, policies, and practices Commission submits City policy • Sec. 2-433. (b) Outreach and engagement ☐ recommendations to City Council by DATE • Sec. 2-433. (c) Systemic issues, policies, and practices  Human Rights Commission Annual Work Plan: Calendar March 2026 – February 2027 Month Actions March ☒ Annual Meeting (3/5: Parks & Recreation Conference Room) ☒ Actions Between Meetings ☒ Contact state legislators for May panel ☒ Contact Economic Mobility Officer for 4/16 Regular Meeting ☒ Contact Assistant to the City Manager for 4/16 Regular Meeting `April ☒ Work Session (4/2: City Space) - Not scheduled ☒ HRC Leadership Meeting (4/8 at 5:00pm) ☒ Regular Meeting (4/16: City Space) ☒ Closed session consultation with City Attorney’s Office ☒ Review and potentially adopt amendments to the Human Rights Ordinance ☒ Expert panel and community engagement planning ☒ Actions Between Meetings ☒ Upload CY2025 annual report to 6/15 City Council agenda (on or before 5/18) ☒ Upload Ordinance amendments to 6/15 City Council agenda (on or before 5/18) ☒ Expert panel collaborative planning document to identify possible panelists ☐ Reach out to content experts for June or July panel ☒ Review HRC Rules & Procedures for any language changes per 2-432 ☐ Review HRC application for any language changes per 2-432 ☒ Plan next steps and timeline with hearing panel May ☒ Work Session (5/7: City Space) – Not scheduled ☒ HRC Leadership Meeting (5/13 at 4:00pm) ☒ Regular Meeting (5/21: City Space) ☒ Review list of possible panelists for June or July ☒ Actions Between Meetings ☒ Contact potential panelists by June 1st ☒ Questions for Legislators ☒ Present CY2025 annual report to City Council (6/1) ☒ Present Ordinance amendments to City Council (6/15) June ☒ Work Session (6/4: City Space) – Not scheduled ☒ HRC Leadership Meeting (6/10 at 4:00pm) ☒ Regular Meeting (6/18: City Space) ☒ Legislator Dialogue ☐ Actions Between Meetings ☐ 2:1 Stakeholder meetings July ☒ Work Session (7/2: City Space) – Not scheduled ☒ HRC Leadership Meeting (7/8 at 4:00pm) – Not convened ☐ Regular Meeting (7/16: City Space) ☐ Stakeholder Panel ☐ Actions Between Meetings ☐ 2:1 Stakeholder meetings (to be completed by 8/14) ☐ Begin Draft of Legislative Recommendations Month Actions August ☐ Work Session (8/6: City Space) ☐ HRC Leadership Meeting (8/12 at 4:00pm) ☐ Regular Meeting (8/20: City Space) ☐ Review, revise, and adopt state legislative recommendations ☐ HRC/OHR Intern Report – Shounak Reza ☐ Actions Between Meetings ☐ Case 2025-2 Public Administrative Appeal Hearing (8/27 at 6:00pm: City Space) ☐ Draft and submit state legislative recommendations to City Council by 8/30 September ☐ Work Session (9/3: City Space) ☐ HRC Leadership Meeting (9/9 at 4:00pm) ☐ Regular Meeting (9/17: City Space) ☐ Discuss City policy recommendations ☐ Discuss potential second stakeholder meeting ☐ Actions Between Meetings ☐ City policy stakeholder outreach October ☐ Work Session (10/1: City Space) ☐ HRC Leadership Meeting (10/7 at 4:00pm) ☐ Regular Meeting (10/15: City Space) ☐ Form Officer Nomination Committee (minimum of three Commissioners) ☐ City Policy stakeholder meeting ☐ Actions Between Meetings ☐ Nominating Committee begins nomination process ☐ Chair begins draft of City policy recommendations to Council November ☐ Work Session (11/5: City Space) ☐ HRC Leadership Meeting (11/11 at 4:00pm) ☐ Regular Meeting (11/19: City Space) ☐ Adopt City policy recommendations ☐ Actions Between Meetings December ☐ Work Session (12/3: City Space) ☐ HRC Leadership Meeting (12/9 at 4:00pm) ☐ Regular Meeting (12/17: City Space) ☐ Officer Nominating Committee presents slate of nominees (or in January?) ☐ Actions Between Meetings January ☐ Work Session (1/7: City Space) ☐ HRC Leadership Meeting (1/6 at 4:00pm) ☐ Regular Meeting (1/21: City Space) ☐ Officer elections ☐ Plan date for Annual Meeting in March ☐ Actions Between Meetings February ☐ Work Session (2/4: City Space) ☐ HRC Leadership Meeting (DATE) ☐ Regular Meeting (2/18: City Space) ☐ Planning for Annual Meeting ☐ Actions Between Meetings ☐ HRC leadership begins draft of annual focus and goals