Cov. City Council Sets Joint Hearing With Plannners, Reg. Session On Jan. 13   NOTICE: THIS IS THE ONLY SCHEDULED CITY COUNCIL MEETING FOR JANUARY 2026. AGENDA JOINT PUBLIC HEARING WITH PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2026, AT 6:00 PM & REGULAR SESSION TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2026 at 6:30 PM SPECIAL OR EMERGENCY MEETINGS MAY BE CALLED PURSUANT TO VIRGINIA LAW AND THE CITY CHARTER Covington City Council and the Covington Planning Commission will hold a JOINT PUBLIC HEARING on TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2025, at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 333 W. Locust Street, Covington, Virginia. The Council’s regular meeting will follow at 6:30 PM. TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2025: 6:00PM - START OF PUBLIC HEARING: PUBLIC HEARING: Pursuant to Section 15.2-2204 (A) of the Code of Virginia. The City of Covington’s Building and Zoning Office have received a request from Sherry Barker regarding the property located at 515 E. Cypress Street (Lot 20, Block 293, Section 8), which is zoned C-2. Mrs. Barker is requesting a Special Exception Permit to allow a freestanding structure that was installed as a replacement for the former front awning prior to receiving approval. This request seeks authorization for the structure to remain on the property. • Planning Commission – Call to Order & Attendance • Applicant addresses quorum: Mrs. Barker o Citizen Comments for Applicant, Mrs. Barker o Planning Commission & City Council Questions to applicant Mrs. Barker. o Vote on Mrs. Barker’s Special Exemption Permit. • Public Hearing Adjournment. 6:30PM - START OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING: CALL TO ORDER & ATTENDANCE INNVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLIEGIANCE APPROVAL OF AGENDA (Portion of meeting used to add or make changes.) CITIZEN COMMENTS ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS 1. There are no ordinances to consider. 2. To consider and vote on Resolution R-26-01: January 2026 Opioid Settlement Recoveries totaling $19,113.71 (No City Match). 3. To consider and vote on Resolution R-26-02: Parks and Recreation - Litter Grant $5,320.95 (No City Match). 4. To consider and vote on Resolution R-26-03: Commonwealth of Virginia Assistance to Firefighters Grant $28,246.38 (No City Match). APPOINTMENTS 1. No appointments to consider for January 2026. CONSENT AGENDA (Corrections and Approval of Meeting Minutes) 1. December 2025 Work Session Minutes December 02, 2025 2. December 2025 Regular Session Meeting Minutes December 09, 2025 3. December 2025 Called Meeting December 19, 2025 REPORT OF CITY MANAGER OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS CITIZEN COMMENTS BEFORE ADJOURNMENT COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL BEFORE ADJOURNMENT

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