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Charleston council adopts rezoning, new 20 mph zone, parking waivers and procurement resolutions
Summary
Council approved zoning change 1319 Bigley Ave (bill 8063), a 20 mph zone on Garvin Avenue (bill 8064), holiday parking waivers, fuel procurement authorization, purchase of a portable basketball court, and a road salt contract; most items passed with little debate.
The Charleston City Council passed a series of bills and resolutions at its meeting, including a rezoning, a neighborhood speed limit, multiple procurement authorizations and annual holiday parking waivers.
Rezoning — Bill 8063: The Planning, Streets and Traffic Committee recommended rezoning 1319 Bigley Avenue from I‑2 (light industrial) to C‑8 (village commercial) to support transition to mixed‑use neighborhood character. Councilwoman Hoover moved the committee recommendation; the clerk reported "24 yays" on the roll call and the mayor declared bill 8063 passed.
Speed limit — Bill 8064: The council approved bill 8064 to establish a 20 mph speed limit on Garvin Avenue (from Washington Street West to Gilbert Drive). Councilwoman Hoover said the change followed work with the community association and Councilman Overstreet; the council used the previous roll call and the mayor declared the bill passed.
Other items adopted in summary: - Resolution 25‑106: Citizen appreciation parking — six Saturdays (Nov 29, Dec 6, Dec 13, Dec 20, Dec 27, Jan 3) will have hourly parking waived to encourage downtown shopping (finance committee recommended; adopted by voice vote). - Resolution 25‑107: Authorizes the mayor or city manager to enter agreements for E‑10 gasoline and diesel bid received by the Canal Valley Regional Transportation Authority on Nov 19, 2025; committee recommended approval and the council adopted the resolution. - Resolution 25‑108: Authorizes purchase of a gently used portable basketball court and accessories from Robin's Sports Services for $208,560 for the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center; adopted. - Resolution 25‑109: Awards road salt contract to Morton Salt Inc. at $110.50 per ton after a bid clarification (Morton confirmed honoring its lower bid); adopted.
Several items drew brief committee discussion but no substantive opposition on the floor; council members thanked staff and community partners and moved on to budget and grant matters later in the meeting. The council adjourned after a motion by Councilwoman Hoover.
