City Council
Council Chamber, 2nd Floor - City Hall
Agenda — 157 items
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- 1 Council Members Present
- 2 Spanish interpretation service (SIS) is now offered in-person and virtually during Richmond City Council Formal meetings. Please visit the SIS station in the Council Chamber for assistance or select the language interpretation option when joining the Microsoft Teams meeting.
- 3 Order of Business
- 3 Call to Order
- 4 Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
- 4 Council President Cynthia Newbille called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. and presided.
- 5 Reverend Sherman Logan, Jr. of First Unitarian Universalist Church provided the invocation. Members of Council and the audience recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
- 5 Spanish Interpretation Announcement
- 6 Pledge of Allegiance
- 6 City Clerk Candice Reid stated that Spanish interpretation service was available in the Council Chamber and that attendees should speak with a representative to receive the appropriate equipment. She also stated that Spanish interpretation service was available virtually through Microsoft Teams. Roxana Talavera-Denson, Language Access Coordinator, Office of Immigrant and Refugee Engagement, provided Spanish interpretation of Ms. Reid's announcement.
- 7 Chamber Emergency Evacuation Plan Announcement and Public Speaker Guidelines
- 8 The Honorable Cynthia Newbille, President The Honorable Katherine Jordan, Vice President The Honorable Sarah Abubaker The Honorable Andrew Breton The Honorable Kenya Gibson The Honorable Nicole Jones The Honorable Stephanie Lynch The Honorable Ellen Robertson The Honorable Reva Trammell
- 9 Action on Appointments and Reappointments
- 10 Awards and Presentations
- 10 Upon the President's request, Deputy City Clerk Kiley Kesecker provided information on the appropriate way to evacuate the Council Chamber in an emergency along with public speaker guidelines.
- 11 Public Comment
- 12 April 13, 2026 Public Comment Period Speakers List
- 12 There were no appointments or reappointments for consideration.
- 13 Agenda Review and Amendments
- 14 Action Items (Consent Agenda)
- 14 Lawson Wijesooriya, Mayor's Office Chief of Staff, presented a proclamation recognizing April 2026 as Richmond Poetry Month to the city's new poet laureates, Maurice “Moeflowz” Brown and Rosa Castellano.
- 15 Action Items (Regular Agenda and Motions)
- 16 To approve the issuance by the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority of its multifamily housing revenue bonds in an amount up to $8,000,000 for the acquisition, construction, and equipping of the approximately 48-unit multifamily residential rental housing project at 115 North Jefferson Street in the City of Richmond. (2nd District)
- 17 Public Hearing
- 17 Karen Thomas spoke about the unacceptable living conditions at her residence and the resultant health issues it has caused for her family.
- 18 March 23, 2026 Informal Meeting Minutes
- 18 Charlie Trochlil spoke in support of the city's zoning code refresh and its smaller minimum lot size requirements that enabled him to afford a home in the city.
- 19 March 23, 2026 Formal Meeting Minutes
- 19 Ralph Hodge expressed concerns with the application process and enrollment issues with the elderly tax relief program.
- 20 Introduction of Ordinances and Resolutions
- 20 Stephanie Starling spoke about necessary changes to the tax relief for elderly application process.
- 21 April 13, 2026 Introduction Papers List
- 21 A copy of the material provided has been filed.
- 22 Reports or Announcements by Members of the Council
- 22 Arla Hargrove expressed concerns about recent issues with the tax relief for the elderly and disabled program.
- 23 Adjournment
- 24 PAGE BREAK
- 24 Vice President Jordan moved to amend the agenda as follows:
- 25 City Council is Richmond City's local legislative body and is composed of one council representative elected from each of the city's nine voter districts. Council members are elected to serve a four year term of office. Council elects one of its own to serve as the president and presiding officer for a two year term.
- 26 Time and Place of Meetings
- 27 The public is invited and encouraged to attend and participate in the City Council meetings. The City Council meets in the City Hall second floor Council Chamber, in informal work session at 4:00 p.m., and in formal session at 6:00 p.m., on the second and fourth Monday during the months of January, February, March, April, May, June and September and only on the second Monday during the months of October, November and December. In the month of July, one such meeting is held on the fourth Monday of the month and in the month of August, no such meetings are held. All meetings of the Council are open to the public.
- 28 Public Comment Period
- 29 The Public Comment Period is an opportunity for persons to address Council concerning the services, policies and affairs of the city and to discuss issues not on the agenda for the business meeting.
- 29 The motion was seconded and approved: Ayes 8, Breton, Jones, Robertson, Lynch, Trammell, Abubaker, Jordan, Newbille. Noes 0. Abstentions 1, Gibson.
- 30 Guidelines for Public Participation*
- 31 The maximum time allotted to persons speaking to any matter under consideration by the Council shall not exceed thirty (30) minutes for proponents and thirty (30) minutes for opponents. Speakers should state their full legal name, any organization(s) they represent and any economic or professional relationship(s) that would benefit by the adoption of the paper(s) they are addressing.
- 31 The following ordinances were considered:
- 32 Speakers are not permitted to address or question the Council Chief of Staff, the City Attorney, the City Clerk, or any staff member directly. Questions should be directed to the President who may, at his/her discretion, solicit a response. Applause is permitted during the “Awards and Presentations” period only.
- 33 Persons speaking regarding agenda items are generally limited to three (3) minutes; however, no individual from the public may speak for more than ten (10) minutes total during the business meeting. Individuals may express their views in writing in lieu of an oral presentation.
- 34 Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with a disability. Individuals are encouraged to contact the City Clerk’s Office at 804-646-7955 for a “Request for Reasonable Accommodation” form, which must be completed to receive assistance.
- 35 * The full text of the Council's Rules of Procedure is available on the City Clerk's website at www.rva.gov/office-city-clerk or in the Office of the City Clerk located in City Hall at 900 East Broad Street, Suite 200.
- 36 PAGE BREAK
- 37 The Consent Agenda
- 38 Items listed on the Consent Agenda are considered routine and non-controversial. The Consent Agenda provides a method for the expeditious handling of items that do not require discussion and will be approved unanimously by a single roll-call vote of the Council. The public may speak to any item on the Consent Agenda when the public hearing is announced by the President.
- 38 There were no public hearing speakers.
- 1. To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to accept funds in the amount of $225,388.00 from the Department of Criminal Justice Services and to appropriate the increase to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Special Fund Budget by increasing estimated revenues and the amount appropriated to the Department of Police’s Operation Ceasefire Special Fund by $225,388.00 for the purpose of improving community safety.
- 39 There was no discussion, and the Consent Agenda was adopted unanimously.
- 2. To amend Ord. No. 2025-057, adopted May 12, 2025, which adopted the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Special Fund Budget and made appropriations pursuant thereto, by (i) increasing anticipated revenues by $2,000,000.00 from certain fines and fees collected from the Safety Camera Program, (ii) creating a new special fund for the Department of Police entitled the “Safety Camera Program Special Fund,” and (iii) appropriating the increase to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Special Fund Budget by increasing estimated revenues and the amount appropriated to the Department of Police’s “Safety Camera Program Special Fund” by $2,000,000.00, all for the purpose of funding the Safety Camera Program and Vision Zero Action Plan.
- 40 The Regular Agenda
- 3. To authorize the conditional use of the property known as 110 North 18th Street for the purpose of a nightclub, upon certain terms and conditions. (7th District)
- 41 There were no Regular Agenda items.
- 4. To authorize the special use of the properties known as 1300 North 34th Street and 1302 North 34th Street for the purpose of up to two two-family detached dwellings, two single-family attached dwellings, and a single-family detached dwelling with garages for rent, upon certain terms and conditions. (7th District)
- 42 page break
- 5. To authorize the special use of the property known as 3313 Ellwood Avenue for the purpose of up to one two-family detached dwelling and one dwelling unit within an accessory structure, upon certain terms and conditions. (5th District)
- 43 Motions
- 6. To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to accept funds in the amount of $150,000.00 from the Virginia Department of Emergency Management, to amend the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Special Fund Budget by creating a new special fund for the Department of Emergency Communications, Preparedness, and Response called the “FY26 NG9-1-1 Additional Funding Special Fund,” and to appropriate the increase to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Special Fund Budget by increasing estimated revenues and the amount appropriated to the Department of Emergency Communications, Preparedness and Response’s “FY26 NG9-1-1 Additional Funding Special Fund” by $150,000.00 for the purpose of implementing a transcription service for radio transmission.
- 44 Vice President Katherine Jordan moved to expedite consideration of the resolution entitled:
- 45 Public Hearing
- 7. To authorize the special use of the property known as 1705 Commonwealth Avenue for the purpose of a space for outdoor events, upon certain terms and conditions. (As Amended) (1st District)
- 46 The motion was seconded and approved: Ayes 8, Breton, Jones, Robertson, Lynch, Trammell, Abubaker, Jordan, Newbille. Noes 1, Gibson. Res. 2026-R014 was considered.
- 8. To authorize the special use of the property known as 3219 Tuxedo Boulevard for the purpose of up to [five] four single-family detached dwellings, upon certain terms and conditions. (7th District) (As Amended)
- 47 Public Hearing
- 9. To amend City Code 2-728, concerning the Department of Emergency Communications, Preparedness, and Response, to require the routing of E-911 calls for emergency medical services to the Richmond Ambulance Authority by the Department of Emergency Communications, Preparedness, and Response.
- 48 There were no public hearing speakers.
- 49 Budget Related Papers
- 49 There was no discussion, and RES. 2026-R014 was adopted: Ayes 8, Breton, Jones, Robertson, Lynch, Trammell, Abubaker, Jordan, Newbille. Noes 0. Abstentions 1, Gibson.
- 50 FY 2027 Proposed City Council Budget Amendments
- 51 The following ordinances were considered:
- 10. To adopt the annual budget, which includes all of the separate current expense budgets for the general operation of the City government and for each utility as defined in ch. 13 of the City Charter and provides for increases to certain fees for the fiscal year commencing Jul.1, 2026, and ending Jun. 30, 2027, and to appropriate the estimated revenues for such fiscal year for the objects and purposes stated in such budget. (As Amended)
- 11. To appropriate and to provide funds for financing the school budget for the fiscal year commencing Jul. 1, 2026, and ending Jun. 30, 2027.
- 12. To accept a program of proposed Capital Improvement Projects for the fiscal year beginning Jul. 1, 2026, and for the four fiscal years thereafter; to adopt a Capital Budget for the fiscal year beginning Jul. 1, 2026; and to determine the means of financing the same. (As Amended)
- 13. To adopt a new pay plan for the City for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and to repeal Ord. No. 2025-059, adopted May 12, 2025, and all amendatory ordinances thereto. (As Amended)
- 14. To authorize the issuance of general obligation bonds and notes of the City of Richmond in the maximum principal amount of $135,014,135 to finance the cost of school projects and general capital improvement projects of the City for the following purposes and uses: construction, reconstruction, improvements and equipment for public schools; construction, reconstruction, improvement and equipment for various infrastructure needs, including transit facilities, traffic control facilities, streets, sidewalks and other public ways, bridges, storm sewers, drains and culverts, street lights, floodwall and levee system facilities and refuse disposal facilities; construction, reconstruction, improvement and equipment for public safety and other governmental purposes; to make grants or loans to assist in financing capital expenditures for the purposes of promoting the development of housing projects for the benefit of persons with low or moderate incomes; participation in redevelopment, conservation and community development programs, including the construction, reconstruction, improvement and equipment for targeted public facilities included in these programs; construction, reconstruction, improvements and equipment for public institutional, operational, cultural, educational and entertainment buildings and facilities, including but not limited to the theaters, parks, playgrounds, cemeteries, libraries and museums; acquisition of real property therefor as appropriate; and the making of appropriations to the City’s Economic Development Authority and the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority to be used to finance capital expenditures or to make loans or grants to finance capital expenditures or to make loans or grants to finance capital expenditures for the purposes of promoting economic development or promoting the development of housing projects for the benefit of persons with low or moderate incomes; to authorize the Director of Finance, with the approval of the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City, to sell such bonds for such capital improvement projects; to provide for the form, details and payment of such bonds; to authorize the issuance of notes of the City in anticipation of the issuance of such bonds; and to authorize the issuance of such bonds as either federally tax-exempt bonds or federally taxable bonds, or both.
- 15. To authorize the issuance of general obligation public improvement bonds of the City of Richmond in the maximum principal amount of $9,778,140 to finance the cost of capital improvement projects of the stormwater utility of the City for the following purposes and uses: replacement of and upgrades to the stormwater facilities, including but not limited to, construction, reconstruction, improvements, rehabilitation and upgrades of stormwater sewers and associated facilities; new and replacement infrastructure of the storm sewer system, drainage structures, catch basins, ditches, storm sewer pipes, culverts, green infrastructure; acquisition of real property therefor as appropriate; and equipment for various infrastructure needs; to authorize the Director of Finance, with the approval of the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City, to sell such bonds for such capital improvement projects; to provide for the form, details and payment of such bonds; to authorize the issuance of notes of the City in anticipation of the issuance of such bonds; and to authorize the issuance of such bonds as either federally tax-exempt bonds or federally taxable bonds, or both.
- 16. To authorize the issuance of public utility revenue bonds of the City of Richmond in the maximum principal amount of $314,003,404 to finance the cost of capital improvement projects of the gas, water and wastewater utilities and public utility buildings and facilities for the following purposes and uses: enlargement, extension, repair, replacement, improvement and equipping of the gas plant, gate stations, transmission, distribution and service lines and associated metering equipment; enlargement, extension, repair, replacement, improvement and equipping of the waterworks plant, pump stations, transmission, distribution and service lines and associated metering equipment; enlargement, extension, repair, replacement, improvement and equipping of the wastewater plant and intercepting lines; construction, reconstruction, repair, replacement, and improvement of sanitary and storm water sewers, pumping stations, drains and culverts; construction, reconstruction, repair, replacement, improvement and equipping of public utility buildings and facilities therefor, including but not limited to the stores division; and acquisition of real property and real property rights (including without limitation easements and rights-of-way) therefor as appropriate; to authorize the Director of Finance, with the approval of the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City, to sell such bonds for such capital improvement projects; to provide for the form, details and payment of such bonds; to approve the form of supplemental indenture of trust; to authorize the issuance of notes of the City in anticipation of the issuance of such bonds; and to authorize the issuance of such bonds as either federally tax-exempt bonds or federally taxable bonds, or both.
- 17. To authorize the issuance of general obligation equipment notes of the City of Richmond in the maximum aggregate principal amount of $11,000,000 to finance the costs of equipment and vehicles for the various departments, bureaus and agencies of the City and the Richmond Ambulance Authority; and to authorize the Director of Finance, with the approval of the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City, to issue and sell equipment notes to finance the acquisition of such equipment and vehicles; to provide for the form, details and payment of such notes; and to authorize the issuance of such notes as either federally tax-exempt notes or federally taxable notes, or both.
- 18. To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer to submit a PY 2026-2030 Consolidated Plan and PY 2026 Annual Action Plan to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as an application for the receipt of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) funds, Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) funds; to accept funds from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in the total amount of $12,553,779.59; and to appropriate $12,553,779.59 for various projects. (As Amended)
- 63 Cindy Robertson, Richmond Virtual Academy (RVA) President, spoke in support of funding for Richmond Public Schools (RPS) and keeping RVA funded and running.
- 64 Tomorrow Lofton-Pickens, RVA Instructional Compliance Coordinator, spoke in support of continued funding for RVA and a third party audit of RPS spending.
- 65 Dee Winston, parent of an RVA student, spoke in support of continued funding for RVA, noting that the virtual academy is not a separate entity from RPS.
- 66 Adam Rose spoke in support of continued funding for RVA.
- 67 Felicia Mines, parent of an RVA student, spoke in support of continued funding for RVA.
- 68 Jacqueline Johnson Wilson, parent of an RVA student, spoke in support of continued funding for RVA, noting that many virtual academy students do not have another option for education.
- 69 Aashja Taylor, RVA teacher, spoke in support of continued funding for RVA.
- 70 Candace Benn, RVA School Councilor, spoke in support of continued funding for RVA and fully funding RPS.
- 71 Lori Hunter, tutor for RPS students, spoke in support of continued funding for RVA.
- 72 Aurora Britt spoke in opposition to the city's contract with FLOCK security.
- 73 Martin Wegbreit, Richmonders Involved to Strengthen our Communities (RISC) member, stated that the budget, as introduced, fails to address any funding related to the required $11.7 million for the Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF).
- 74 Nancy Kunkle, RISC, and member of the AHTF board, stated that the introduced budget fails to adequately fund the AHTF.
- 75 Janice Lacy, RISC Affordable Housing Steering Committee member, stated that the introduced budget fails to adequately fund the AHTF.
- 76 William Hahn spoke about data security issues with FLOCK security and expressed concerns about the city's use of FLOCK systems.
- 77 Priscilla Peebles, Service Employees International Union (SEIU) 32BJ member, spoke in support of the proposed budget to raise wages for the city's contracted janitorial workers.
- 78 Cheryl Nici, retired Richmond Police officer, spoke in support of the proposed cost of living adjustment (COLA) for city retirees.
- 79 Latrice Gregory, SEIU 32BJ member, spoke in support of the proposed budget to raise wages for the city's contracted janitorial workers.
- 80 Almonte Canselo spoke in opposition to the city's contract with FLOCK security.
- 81 Cameron C. spoke in opposition to the city's contract with FLOCK security.
- 82 Mark Sfeir spoke in opposition to the city's contract with FLOCK security.
- 83 Victoria, no last game given, spoke in opposition to the city's contract with FLOCK security.
- 84 B. Chambers spoke in opposition to the city's contract with FLOCK security.
- 85 Sheri Shannon, Southside ReLeaf co-founder, spoke in support of the city's investment in green infrastructure and public green space.
- 86 Lee Williams, Sierra Club Falls of the James Group Advocacy Chair, spoke in support of raises for city contracted custodial workers, reallocation of gas utility expansion funds, and funding an energy efficiency coordinator position.
- 87 Maria Düster, Community Climate Collaborative, spoke in support of eliminating new funding for gas utility expansion, and funding a study to examine transitioning to city-owned utilities.
- 88 Joe Brancoli, Sierra Club Falls of the James Group Chair, spoke in support funding for the People's Budget, street safety, and the potential transfer to a city-owned electric utility.
- 89 Mariah White, former Richmond School Board member, spoke in support of full funding for RPS and an independent external audit of the RPS budget.
- 90 Kasey Miller spoke in support of funding for RPS and RVA, an Inspector General audit related to the payment registry, increased funding for the Family Crisis Fund, raises for contracted custodial workers, and cuts for funding for vacant positions in the Police Department and the city's contract with FLOCK security.
- 91 Larry Gladwell, Richmond Fire Department retiree, spoke in support of the proposed COLA for city retirees.
- 92 Keith Andes spoke in support of the proposed cost of living adjustment (COLA) for city retirees.
- 93 Barbara Starkey-Goode spoke in support of the proposed COLA for city retirees.
- 94 Sylvester Henderson, Richmond firefighter, spoke in support of the proposed COLA for city retirees.
- 95 William Andrews, retired Richmond firefighter, spoke in support of the proposed COLA for city retirees.
- 96 Kyra, no last name given, spoke in opposition to the city's contract with FLOCK security.
- 97 Johnny Fuller, Democratic Socialists of America Richmond Chapter organizer, spoke in opposition to the city's contract with FLOCK security.
- 98 Daisy Weaver spoke in support of the proposed COLA for city retirees.
- 99 Emma Clark spoke in support of funding a study for city-owned utilities, RVA, an external audit of the RPS budget, and in opposition to the city's contract with FLOCK security.
- 100 Bill Pantele, Richmond Coalition of Police, spoke in support of the proposed COLA for city retirees.
- 101 Councilor Nicole Jones moved that the pending budget related ordinances be continued to the Monday, April 27, 2026, Council meeting, which was seconded and unanimously approved.
- 102 Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings
- 103 There were no amendments or corrections to the following meeting minutes, which were approved as presented.
- 108 City Council will hold a public hearing on the following ordinances and resolutions on Monday, April 27, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.:
- 20. To amend Ord. No. 2025-057, adopted May 12, 2025, which adopted the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 General Fund Budget and made appropriations pursuant thereto, by changing the uses and allocation of the Council District Funds for the Eighth District pursuant to Va. Code § 15.2-2503 for the use of the Council Member in the representation of the Eighth District.
- 21. To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to accept funds in the amount of $249,917.00 from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services and to amend the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 General Fund Budget by increasing estimated revenues and the amount appropriated to the Outside Agencies and Central Appropriations agency YWCA Richmond line item by $117,257.00 of the accepted funds and to amend the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Special Fund Budget by increasing estimated revenues and the amount appropriated to the Office of the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Human Services’ OIRE Youth and Family Violence Prevention Special Fund by the remaining $132,660.00 of the accepted funds, all for the purpose of providing violence prevention and intervention services to newcomer, immigrant, and refugee youth.
- 22. To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to accept funds in the amount of $344,100.00 from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services, to amend the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Special Fund Budget by creating a new special fund for the Department of Justice Services entitled “Operation Ceasefire Program Special Fund,” and to appropriate the increase to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Special Fund by increasing estimated revenues and the amount appropriated to the Department of Justice Services’ “Operation Ceasefire Program Special Fund” by $344,100.00 for the purpose of funding the City’s Operation Ceasefire Program for the Office of Gun Violence Prevention.
- 23. To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to accept funds in the amount of $500,000.00 from the United States Department of the Interior, National Park Service and to amend the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Special Fund Budget by creating a new special fund for the Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities entitled “Pump House Roof Replacement Special Fund,” and appropriating the increase to the Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities’ “Pump House Roof Replacement Special Fund” by $500,000.00 for the purpose of providing funding for the Pump House Roof Replacement project.
- 24. To amend City Code § 12-16, concerning publication of the City’s payment register, for the purpose of promoting transparency and accountability in the expenditure of public funds by providing public access to information regarding payments made by the City to vendors for goods and services and reimbursements to employees, while protecting confidential and personal information as required by law. (As Amended)
- 25. To amend City Code § 12-48, concerning disposition of certain real estate tax revenue, for the purpose of requiring additional annual reporting on loans awarded from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund.
- 26. To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to accept funds in the amount of $10,369,508.00 from the Central Virginia Transportation Authority and to amend Ord. 2025-058, adopted May 12, 2025, which accepted a program of proposed Capital Improvement Projects for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and the four fiscal years thereafter, adopted a Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, and determined a means of financing the same, by (i) establishing a new project for the Department of Public Works in the Transportation - Federal/State/Regional category entitled “Diamond District Transportation Infrastructure Project” and (ii) increasing estimated revenues from the funds received from the Central Virginia Transportation Authority and the amount appropriated to the new Department of Public Works’ “Diamond District Transportation Infrastructure Project” in the Transportation - Federal/State/Regional category by $10,369,508.00 for the purpose of funding the Diamond District Transportation Infrastructure Project.
- 27. To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to execute a Standard Project Administration Agreement between the City of Richmond and the Central Virginia Transportation Authority for the purpose of administering the Diamond District Transportation Infrastructure Project.
- 28. To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to accept funds in the amount of $275,000.00 from the Virginia Transit Association and to appropriate the increase to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Special Fund Budget by increasing estimated revenues and the amount appropriated to the Department of Public Works’ Shared Mobility Special Fund by $275,000.00 for the purpose of funding a Free Rides to Work program.
- 29. To designate the 1000 block of East Clay Street in honor of Bill Martin.
- 30. To amend City Code § 27-197, concerning parking prohibitions in specified places, for the purpose of clarifying the definition of the term “bicycle lane” and authorizing certain emergency medical services providers to move vehicles from prohibited areas.
- 31. To amend City Code § 24-34, concerning duty to remove snow from paved sidewalks, to modify responsibilities, penalties, and definitions.
- 32. To amend City Code §§2-1301.4, concerning the City’s rights and authority, and 2-1301.14, concerning labor-management dispute and impasse resolution, to modify collective bargaining procedures. (As Amended)
- 33. To amend City Code §§ 2-1202.7, concerning duties and reporting of the Public Utilities and Services Commission, and 2-1202.8, concerning the conduct of affairs of the Commission.
- 34. To approve the issuance by the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority of its multifamily housing revenue bonds in an amount up to $17,000,000 for the acquisition, construction and equipping of the approximately 230-unit Commerce Heights multifamily residential rental housing project at 1410 Ingram Avenue in the city of Richmond.
- 35. To approve the issuance by the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority of its multifamily housing revenue bonds in an amount up to $11,000,000 for the acquisition, construction, and equipping of the approximately 69-unit multifamily residential rental housing project at 400 East Grace Street in the city of Richmond.
- 36. To provide for the issuance of public utility revenue refunding bonds of the City of Richmond, Virginia, in the maximum aggregate principal amount of $225,000,000 to refund all or portions of certain public utility revenue bonds previously issued by the City, and to authorize the Director of Finance, with the approval of the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City, to sell such refunding bonds for such purpose, to provide for the form, details and payment of such bonds, to approve the form of supplemental indenture of trust, and to authorize the issuance of such bonds as either federally tax-exempt or federally taxable bonds, or both.
- 126 City Council will hold a public hearing on the following ordinances on Monday, May 11, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.:
- 37. To establish the Code Refresh Review Commission for the purpose of developing optimal recommendations for a forthcoming rewrite of the City’s zoning ordinance, based upon best practices and expert and community input.
- 38. To authorize the special use of the property known as 3317 Rear Monument Avenue for the purpose of up to four single-family attached dwellings, upon certain terms and conditions. (1st District)
- 39. To authorize the special use of the property known as 3119 Napoleon Street for the purpose a single-family detached dwelling, upon certain terms and conditions. (6th District)
- 40. To authorize the special use of the properties known as 3401 Rosewood Avenue and 3405 Rosewood Avenue for the purpose of up to three single-family detached dwellings, upon certain terms and conditions. (5th District)
- 131 City Council will hold a public hearing on the following ordinance on Monday, June 8, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.:
- 41. To designate the 2300 block of Rosewood Avenue in honor of James “Jimmy Lee” Bracey.
- 134 Members of Council provided reports and announcements regarding respective district meetings and activities.
- 136 There being no further business before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 8:16 p.m.
- 137 ___________________________________ CITY CLERK