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October 14, 2025 ·6:00 PM Final

Council Chamber, 2nd Floor - City Hall

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Agenda — 173 items

  1. 1 Council Members Present
  2. 2 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
  3. 3 Call to Order
  4. 4 Council President Cynthia Newbille called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. and presided.
  5. 5 Reverend Michael Carlucci of Sacred Heart Catholic Church provided the invocation. Members of Council and the audience recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
  6. 5 Spanish Interpretation Announcement
  7. 6 Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
  8. 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. City Clerk Reid also stated that Spanish interpretation service was available virtually through Microsoft Teams. Roxana Talavera-Denson, Language Access Coordinator, Office of Immigrant and Refugee Engagement, then provided Spanish interpretation of City Clerk Reid's announcement.
  9. 7 Chamber Emergency Evacuation Plan Announcement and Public Speaker Guidelines
  10. 8 There were no appointments or reappointments for consideration.
  11. 9 Action on Appointments and Reappointments
  12. 10 Awards and Presentations
  13. 10 Upon the President's request, Assistant City Clerk Kimberly Morris provided information on the appropriate way to evacuate the Council Chamber in an emergency along with public speaker guidelines.
  14. 11 Public Comment
  15. 12 October 14, 2025 Public Comment Period Speakers List CD.2025.311
  16. 13 Josue Castillo, New Virginia Majority, expressed concerns with safety in the immigrant community.
  17. 14 Action Items (Consent Agenda)
  18. 14 There were no awards or presentations.
  19. 15 Action Items (Regular Agenda and Motions)
  20. 16 Motion for Expedited Consideration
  21. 17 To provide for the nomination of Odie Donald II, Nicole Jones, and Ellen F. Robertson as the City of Richmond's three Directors and the election of the Board of Directors of the Greater Richmond Transit Company for the period commencing upon election and qualification of these nominees as Directors and terminating on the date of the 2026 annual meeting of shareholders upon the election and qualification of the successors to these Directors. RES. 2025-R042
  22. 17 James Stallings discussed a proposal to prevent or mitigate threats to the city's water supply due to the construction of data centers in the area.
  23. 18 Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings
  24. 18 Christine Peterson, Richmond Public Library Board Chair, provided updates, information, and statistics regarding the Richmond Public Library and programming.
  25. 19 September 22, 2025 Informal Meeting Minutes CD.2025.301
  26. 19 Ross Crawford, 1st district resident, spoke on the importance of sustainable affordable housing in the city and the thoughtful use of limited real estate for high density housing development.
  27. 20 September 22, 2025 Formal Meeting Minutes CD.2025.316
  28. 20 Cindy Bell, expressed concerns with illegal evictions in the city and landlords routinely acting illegally.
  29. 21 October 6, 2025 Special Meeting Minutes CD.2025.317
  30. 21 Charles Pearce, 5th district resident, expressed concerns with several reported issues in the district with no response or resolution from the city.
  31. 22 Introduction of Ordinances and Resolutions
  32. 23 October 14, 2025 Introduction Papers List CD.2025.336
  33. 23 Blair Snow-Cave expressed concerns with visual water leaks in an alleyway.
  34. 24 Reports or Announcements by Members of the Council
  35. 24 Chad Wells, 3rd district resident, thanked Council for including the anti-rent gouging bill to the legislative agenda, but added that people in the city are still struggling.
  36. 25 Adjournment
  37. 25 Agenda Review and Amendments
  38. 26 PAGE BREAK
  39. 26 Councilor Nicole Jones moved to amend the agenda as follows:
  40. 27 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.
  41. 28 Time and Place of Meetings
  42. 29 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.
  43. 30 Public Comment Period
  44. 31 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.
  45. 32 Guidelines for Public Participation*
  46. 33 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.
  47. 34 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.
  48. 35 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.
  49. 36 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.
  50. 37 * 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.
  51. 38 PAGE BREAK
  52. 39 The Consent Agenda
  53. 40 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.
  54. 40 The motion was seconded and approved unanimously.
  55. 1. To authorize the special use of the property known as 3618 Hawthorne Avenue for the purpose of a four-unit multifamily dwelling and six single-family attached dwellings, upon certain terms and conditions. (3rd District) ORD. 2025-014 continued and referred back
  56. 2. To authorize the special use of the properties known as 3801 Hanover Avenue and 3803 Hanover Avenue for the purpose of up to two single-family detached dwellings and [eight] four single-family attached dwellings, upon certain terms and conditions. (As Amended) (1st District) ORD. 2025-079 adopted Pass
  57. 42 The following ordinances and resolutions were considered:
  58. 3. To authorize the special use of the property known as 2618 Rear West Main Street for the purpose of a multifamily dwelling containing up to [four] three dwelling units, upon certain terms and conditions. (As Amended) (2nd District) ORD. 2025-081 adopted Pass
  59. 4. To authorize the special use of the property known as 3200 2nd Avenue for the purpose of up to [one] two single-family detached [dwelling] dwellings, [two] one two-family detached [dwellings] dwelling, and four single-family attached dwellings, upon certain terms and conditions. (As Amended) (6th District) ORD. 2025-113 continued
  60. 5. To authorize the special use of the property known as 3923 Grove Avenue for the purpose of [a] five single-family detached [dwelling] dwellings and [16] six single-family attached dwellings, upon certain terms and conditions. (As Amended) (1st District) ORD. 2025-150 continued
  61. 6. To authorize the conditional use of the property known as 16 East Marshall Street for the purpose of a nightclub, upon certain terms and conditions. (As Amended) (2nd District) ORD. 2025-174 amended and continued
  62. 7. To amend City Code § 2-772, concerning the filing of statements of economic interests, for the purpose of requiring more detailed disclosure forms of members of certain boards and commissions [with the power to issue bonds or expend funds in excess of $10,000 in any fiscal year]. (As Amended) ORD. 2025-209 continued and referred back
  63. 8. To amend City Code § 2-1351, concerning definitions related to open data and a transparency program, and to amend ch. 2, art. VII, div. 4 of the City Code by adding therein a new section 2-1361, concerning a Freedom of Information Act request library, for the purpose of establishing an online Freedom of Information Act library. (As Amended) ORD. 2025-210 amended and continued
  64. 9. To amend City Code § 2-1352, concerning general requirements of the open data portal, to prohibit charging fees for requesting information required to be posted in the open data portal pursuant to section 2-1360 and to amend ch. 2, art. VII, div. 4 of the City Code by adding therein a new section 2-1360, concerning required datasets, for the purpose of requiring publication of certain datasets in the open data portal. (As Amended) ORD. 2025-211 amended and continued
  65. 10. To rezone the property known as 526 Maury Street from the M-2 Heavy Industrial District to the TOD-1 Transit Oriented Nodal District. (6th District) ORD. 2025-212 adopted Pass
  66. 11. To authorize the special use of the property known as 1008 North 35th Street for the purpose of up to two single-family detached dwellings, upon certain terms and conditions. (7th District) ORD. 2025-213 adopted Pass
  67. 12. To authorize the conditional use of the property known as 1407 East Cary Street for the purpose of a nightclub, upon certain terms and conditions. (As Amended) (7th District) ORD. 2025-214 amended and continued
  68. 13. 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) ORD. 2025-215 continued and referred back
  69. 14. To authorize the special use of the properties known as 600 Decatur Street, 602 Decatur Street, 604 Decatur Street, 606 Decatur Street, 608 Decatur Street, 610 Decatur Street, 612 Decatur Street, 614 Decatur Street, 616 Decatur Street, 620 Decatur Street, 622 Decatur Street, 624 Decatur Street, 626 Decatur Street, 628 Decatur Street, 630 Decatur Street, 632 Decatur Street, 634 Decatur Street, 110 East 7th Street, 112 East 7th Street, 114 East 7th Street, 116 East 7th Street, 118 East 7th Street, 120 East 7th Street, 110 Manchester Mews, 111 Manchester Mews, 112 Manchester Mews, 113 Manchester Mews, 114 Manchester Mews, 115 Manchester Mews, 116 Manchester Mews, 117 Manchester Mews, 118 Manchester Mews, 119 Manchester Mews, 120 Manchester Mews, 121 Manchester Mews, 111 East 6th Street, 113 East 6th Street, 115 East 6th Street, 117 East 6th Street, 119 East 6th Street, and 121 East 6th Street, for the purpose of up to 40 single-family attached dwellings, upon certain terms and conditions. (6th District) ORD. 2025-216 adopted Pass
  70. 15. To authorize the special use of the property known as 15 East Main Street for the purpose of up to three short-term rental units, upon certain terms and conditions. (5th District) ORD. 2025-217 adopted Pass
  71. 16. To amend Ord. No. 2005-285-273, adopted Dec. 12, 2005, which authorized the special use of the property known as 2600 West Main Street for the purpose of a restaurant with an enclosed outdoor dining area, to reduce the required parking from eighteen parking spaces to thirteen parking spaces, upon certain terms and conditions. (2nd District) ORD. 2025-218 adopted Pass
  72. 56 Public Hearing
  73. 17. To authorize the special use of the property known as 2 South Robinson Street for the purpose of an independent cooking facility, upon certain terms and conditions. (5th District) ORD. 2025-219 adopted Pass
  74. 57 There was no one present who wished to speak.
  75. 18. To authorize the special use of the property known as 1924 Wood Street for the purpose of up to six single-family attached dwellings, upon certain terms and conditions. (6th District) ORD. 2025-220 adopted Pass
  76. 58 There was no discussion and the Consent Agenda was adopted unanimously.
  77. 19. To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to accept funds in the amount of $250,000.00 from the Virginia Department of Emergency Management and 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 SHSP Radio Repeater 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 SHSP Radio Repeater Special Fund” by $250,000.00 for the purpose of purchasing and installing radio repeater equipment. ORD. 2025-221 adopted Pass
  78. 20. To amend City Code § 27-302, concerning towing and storage fees, for the purpose of modifying the limits on fees charged for the towing, storage, and safekeeping of certain vehicles removed from private property. ORD. 2025-222 continued and referred back
  79. 60 The following ordinances were considered:
  80. 21. To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to accept funds in the amount of $100,000,000.00 from the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality and to amend the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Wastewater Utility Budget which appropriated the estimated receipts of the wastewater utility, by increasing estimated receipts and the amount appropriated for the wastewater utility by $100,000,000.00 for the purpose of funding the Canoe Run Park Storage Tank project. ORD. 2025-223 adopted Pass
  81. 22. To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to execute a Fiscal Agency Agreement between the City of Richmond and NextUp RVA for the purpose of authorizing NextUp RVA to act as a fiscal agent on behalf of the City to facilitate funding for the Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities’ 2025 CarMax Basketball Youth Development and Summer Camp program. ORD. 2025-224 adopted Pass
  82. 23. To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to execute a Grant Agreement between the City of Richmond, ECG Semmes, LP, and the Economic Development Authority of the City of Richmond for the purpose of facilitating the construction of an affordable housing development located at 2201 McDonough Street, 2300 Semmes Avenue, 2301 McDonough Street, 322 West 22nd Street, 315 West 22nd Street, 307 West 22nd Street, 301 West 22nd Street, 302 West 22nd Street, 2100 Perry Street, 222 West 21st Street, 215 West 22nd Street, 217 West 22nd Street, 219 West 22nd Street, and 221 West 22nd Street. (5th District) ORD. 2025-226 adopted Pass
  83. 63 Public Hearing
  84. 24. To approve the City of Richmond Plan of Services under the Virginia Juvenile Community Crime Control Act. RES. 2025-R041 continued and referred back
  85. 64 Latrice Gregory, Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 32BJ member, spoke in opposition to any proposed tax cuts that would limit the city's ability to respond to the housing crisis.
  86. 65 The Regular Agenda
  87. 65 Angela Arrington, SEIU 32BJ member, spoke in opposition to ORD. 2025-208 and any proposed reduction in the real estate tax rate.
  88. 25. To amend ch. 5 of the City Code by adding therein a new art. VI, consisting of §§ 5-160 - 5-167, for the purpose of establishing a residential rental inspection program. (As Amended) ORD. 2025-161 amended and continued
  89. 66 Priscilla Peebles, SEIU 32BJ member, spoke in opposition to any proposed reduction in the real estate tax rate as it would lessen the city's ability to invest in affordable housing and housing security.
  90. 26. To provide for the granting by the City of Richmond to the person, firm or corporation to be ascertained in the manner prescribed by law of an easement upon, over, under, and across certain property known as Thomas B. Smith Community Center and located at 2009 Ruffin Road for the construction, maintenance, and operation of improvements and associated appurtenances for the generation, distribution and transmission of electricity in accordance with a certain Right of Way Agreement. ORD. 2025-184 adopted Pass
  91. 67 Katie, Richmond resident, spoke in support of ORD. 2025-208 and lowering the real estate tax rate and stated that the city has the ability to stabilize revenue by collecting the $31 million in unpaid taxes owed to the city.
  92. 27. To provide for the granting by the City of Richmond to the person, firm or corporation to be ascertained in the manner prescribed by law of an easement upon, over, under, and across certain property known as Lucks Field Community Center located at 1925 U Street for the construction, maintenance, and operation of improvements and associated appurtenances for the generation, distribution and transmission of electricity in accordance with a certain Right of Way Agreement. ORD. 2025-185 adopted Pass
  93. 68 Adam Belcastro, Richmond firefighter and International Association of Firefighters Local 995 Executive Board member, spoke in support of ORD. 2025-207, stating that any reduction in the real estate tax rate would do nothing for renters and would only benefit the wealthiest homeowners in the city.
  94. 28. To provide for the granting by the City of Richmond to the person, firm or corporation to be ascertained in the manner prescribed by law of an easement upon, over, under, and across certain property known as St. Mary’s Hospital located at 5801 Monument Avenue for the construction, maintenance, and operation of improvements and associated appurtenances for the generation, distribution and transmission of electricity in accordance with a certain Right of Way Agreement. ORD. 2025-186 adopted Pass
  95. 69 Charles Hall, 7th district resident, spoke in support of ORD. 2025-207, stating that the additional tax revenue received from keeping the tax rate at $1.20 would go much farther in addressing affordable housing issues than simply lowering taxes for homeowners.
  96. 29. To provide for the granting by the City of Richmond to the person, firm or corporation to be ascertained in the manner prescribed by law of an easement upon, over, under, and across certain property known as 510 East 4th Street for the construction, maintenance, and operation of improvements and associated appurtenances for the generation, distribution and transmission of electricity in accordance with a certain Right of Way Agreement. (6th District) ORD. 2025-190 continued
  97. 70 Jason Kamras, 3rd district resident and Richmond Public Schools (RPS) Superintendent, thanked Council for its historic and extraordinary investment in RPS, and asked that the real estate tax rate remain at $1.20 to allow RPS to continue generating positive academic results in response to those investments.
  98. 30. To provide for the granting by the City of Richmond to the person, firm or corporation to be ascertained in the manner prescribed by law of the franchise, right, and privilege to install and maintain a solar farm and pollinator meadow located at 3800 East Richmond Road in accordance with a certain Ground Lease. (7th District) ORD. 2025-191 adopted Pass
  99. 71 Kasey Miller, 7th district resident, spoke in support of ORD. 2025-207, stating that tax relief should prioritize the majority of residents, not just the wealthiest homeowners.
  100. 31. To amend City Code § 26-355, concerning the levy of tax on real estate, to establish a tax rate of $1.20 for the tax year beginning Jan. 1, 2026, pursuant to Va. Code § 58.1-3321(b), and increasing such rate from the Rolled Back Tax Rate of $1.146 as computed in accordance with Va. Code § 58.1-3321(a). ORD. 2025-207 adopted Pass
  101. 72 Leslie Moore, 7th district resident, spoke in support of ORD 2025-207 and noted that the dollar amount saved from any tax rate reduction would be minimal compared to the negative impact it would have on city services.
  102. 32. To amend City Code § 26-355, concerning the levy of tax on real estate, to establish a tax rate of $1.16 for the tax year beginning Jan. 1, 2026, pursuant to Va. Code § 58.1-3321(b), and increasing such rate from the Rolled Back Tax Rate of $1.146 as computed in accordance with Va. Code § 58.1-3321(a). ORD. 2025-208 rejected Fail
  103. 73 Chief Administrative Officer Odie Donald II provided an overview of ORD. 2025-207 from an administrative perspective, stating that cutting the tax rate to $1.16 would not reduce the city's responsibility to provide services, many of which are mandated. He also noted that home assessments are the main driver of rate increase, not the tax rate, and added that Richmond has the highest dollar tax amount for exempt properties in Virginia.
  104. 74 Councilor Reva Trammell stated that the city assessor is simply doing their job and that the city should be focused on collecting other unpaid taxes.
  105. 75 CAO Donald explained that with the uncertainty surrounding the federal government shutdown, it is important for the city to retain funding reserves to respond to any unforeseen funding cuts.
  106. 76 Councilor Stephanie Lynch stated that she never supported a tax rate reduction until seeing how her neighbors reacted to their assessments, and noted that the city's operating budget continues to increase every year, so some spending rollbacks may be necessary on the part of the city instead of placing the burden on taxpayers.
  107. 77 CAO Donald stated that a large part of operational growth funding is being reinvested into Richmond Public Schools. He added that the goal is to get the fund balance to a place where the city can survive a catastrophe or a catastrophic loss of funding, noting the city's aberrantly large amount of real estate that is exempt from taxation.
  108. 78 Councilor Sarah Abubaker stated that either tax rate will still be an increase for taxpayers due to assessment increases. She also stated that there is an important conversation to be had regarding affordable housing with everyone on board and a clear idea of what the city is investing in.
  109. 79 Councilor Kenya Gibson stated that she could not support either paper without additional information, specifically the pending receipt of information on the fiscal year 2025 surplus, and would be abstaining.
  110. 80 Councilor Nicole Jones stated that she knew what the tax rate and assessments were in January, and she made her choice when she voted for the budget. She added that she is not willing to bet on which services would be cut as a result of a tax rate decrease, and the city needs to get serious about what its priorities are.
  111. 81 President Newbille stated that Council agrees with the reasons given for reducing the tax rate, but that the city still has major financial obligations to address and uncertainty on the horizon, so she could not see a path to a reduction in the tax rate at that moment.
  112. 82 There were no further comments or discussions, and ORD. 2025-208 was not adopted: Ayes 3, Lynch, Trammell, Abubaker. Noes 5, Breton, Jones, Robertson, Jordan, Newbille. Gibson abstained.
  113. 83 ORD. 2025-207 was adopted: Ayes 6, Breton, Jones, Robertson, Lynch, Jordan, Newbille. Noes 2, Trammell, Abubaker. Gibson abstained.
  114. 84 The following ordinances were considered:
  115. 88 President Newbille stated that bids were received for items 26, 27, and 28 from Dominion Energy of Virginia and asked if there were any persons present who wished to offer a bid.
  116. 89 There were no further bids offered.
  117. 90 Cordell Hayes, Jr., CAO Policy Advisor, stated that administration recommended accepting the three bids as presented.
  118. 91 Public Hearing
  119. 92 There was no one present who wished to speak.
  120. 93 Councilor Nicole Jones moved to accept the bid from Dominion Energy of Virginia and to adopt ORD. 2025-184. The motion was seconded and approved: Ayes 9, Breton, Gibson, Jones, Robertson, Lynch, Trammell, Abubaker, Jordan, Newbille. Noes 0.
  121. 94 Vice President Katherine Jordan moved to accept the bid from Dominion Energy of Virginia and to adopt ORD. 2025-185. The motion was seconded and approved: Ayes 9, Breton, Gibson, Jones, Robertson, Lynch, Trammell, Abubaker, Jordan, Newbille. Noes 0.
  122. 95 Councilor Reva Trammell moved to accept the bid from Dominion Energy of Virginia and to adopt ORD. 2025-186. The motion was seconded and approved: Ayes 9, Breton, Gibson, Jones, Robertson, Lynch, Trammell, Abubaker, Jordan, Newbille. Noes 0.
  123. 96 The following ordinance was considered:
  124. 98 President Newbille stated that one bid was received for item 30, ORD. 2025-191 from Ameresco, Inc. and asked if there were any persons present who wished to offer a bid.
  125. 99 There were no further bids offered.
  126. 100 Laura Thomas, Director of the Office of Sustainability, stated that staff recommended accepting the bid as presented. She also provided clarification on the bidding process at the request of Councilor Andrew Breton.
  127. 101 Public Hearing
  128. 102 Kasey Miller, 7th district resident, spoke in support of ORD. 2025-191 but noted that it would be beneficial for the public if the requisite bid process was more open and transparent.
  129. 103 There were no further comments or discussions and Vice President Jordan moved to accept the bid from Ameresco, Inc. and to adopt ORD. 2025-191. The motion was seconded and approved: Ayes 9, Breton, Gibson, Jones, Robertson, Lynch, Trammell, Abubaker, Jordan, Newbille. Noes 0.
  130. 104 Motions
  131. 105 Councilor Nicole Jones moved that the ordinance entitled:
  132. 106 To amend ch. 5 of the City Code by adding therein a new art. VI, consisting of §§ 5-160 - 5-167, for the purpose of establishing a residential rental inspection program. (As Amended) ORD. 2025-161
  133. 107 be amended and continued to November 10, 2025, to modify certain considerations and limitations for district designation.
  134. 108 The motion was seconded and unanimously approved. Vice President Jordan moved that the ordinance entitled:
  135. 109 To authorize the conditional use of the property known as 16 East Marshall Street for the purpose of a nightclub, upon certain terms and conditions. (As Amended) (2nd District) ORD. 2025-174
  136. 110 be amended and continued to November 10, 2025, to modify certain terms and conditions.
  137. 111 The motion was seconded and unanimously approved. Councilor Kenya Gibson moved that the ordinance entitled:
  138. 112 To amend City Code § 2-1351, concerning definitions related to open data and a transparency program, and to amend ch. 2, art. VII, div. 4 of the City Code by adding therein a new section 2-1361, concerning a Freedom of Information Act request library, for the purpose of establishing an online Freedom of Information Act library. (As Amended) ORD. 2025-210
  139. 113 be amended and continued to November 10, 2025, to modify certain exceptions.
  140. 114 The motion was seconded and unanimously approved. Councilor Andrew Breton moved that the ordinance entitled:
  141. 115 To amend City Code § 2-1352, concerning general requirements of the open data portal, to prohibit charging fees for requesting information required to be posted in the open data portal pursuant to section 2-1360 and to amend ch. 2, art. VII, div. 4 of the City Code by adding therein a new section 2-1360, concerning required datasets, for the purpose of requiring publication of certain datasets in the open data portal. (As Amended) ORD. 2025-211
  142. 116 be amended and continued to November 10, 2025, to modify the requirements of posting information related to purchase contracts to the open data portal.
  143. 117 The motion was seconded and unanimously approved. Councilor Reva Trammell moved that the ordinance entitled:
  144. 118 To authorize the conditional use of the property known as 1407 East Cary Street for the purpose of a nightclub, upon certain terms and conditions. (As Amended) (7th District) ORD. 2025-214
  145. 119 be amended and continued to November 10, 2025, to modify certain terms and conditions.
  146. 120 The motion was seconded and unanimously approved. Vice President Jordan moved to expedite consideration of the resolution entitled:
  147. 33. To provide for the nomination of Odie Donald II, Nicole Jones, and Ellen F. Robertson as the City of Richmond's three Directors and the election of the Board of Directors of the Greater Richmond Transit Company for the period commencing upon election and qualification of these nominees as Directors and terminating on the date of the 2026 annual meeting of shareholders upon the election and qualification of the successors to these Directors. RES. 2025-R042 adopted
  148. 122 The motion was seconded and unanimously approved.
  149. 123 President Newbille provided a brief overview of the resolution and the reason for its expedition.
  150. 124 Public Hearing
  151. 125 There was no one present who wished to speak.
  152. 126 There was no discussion, and RES 2025-R042 was adopted: Ayes 9, Breton, Gibson, Jones, Robertson, Lynch, Trammell, Abubaker, Jordan, Newbille. Noes 0.
  153. 128 There were no amendments or corrections to the following meeting minutes, which were approved as presented.
  154. 134 City Council will hold a public hearing on the following ordinances and resolutions on Monday, November 10, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.:
  155. 34. To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to execute a Grant Agreement between the City of Richmond, Bellevue Gardens VA LLC, and the Economic Development Authority of the City of Richmond for the purpose of facilitating the construction of an affordable housing development located at 3940 Rosedale Avenue. (3rd District) ORD. 2025-236 introduced and referred
  156. 35. To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to execute The Third Enterprise Zone Cooperation Agreement between the City of Richmond, Virginia and the Economic Development Authority of the City of Richmond for the purpose of administering the Enterprise Zone Program to stabilize and revitalize enterprise zone areas by stimulating private investment through financial incentives. ORD. 2025-237 introduced and referred
  157. 36. To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to execute a Deed of Temporary Utility Easement between the City of Richmond and the County of Henrico for the purpose of granting non-exclusive easements over, under, through, upon, and across certain portions of the property known as Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens located at 1800 Lakeside Avenue. ORD. 2025-238 introduced and referred
  158. 37. To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and behalf of the City of Richmond, to execute a Lease Agreement between the City of Richmond, as landlord, and Richmond Community ToolBank, as tenant, for the purpose of storing tools, materials, and equipment at Broad Rock Sports Complex located at 4385 Old Warwick Road. (9th District) ORD. 2025-239 introduced and referred
  159. 38. To amend City Code § 2-1351, concerning definitions related to open data and a transparency program, and to amend ch. 2, art. VII, div. 4 of the City Code by adding therein a new section 2-1361, concerning a Freedom of Information Act request library, for the purpose of establishing an online Freedom of Information Act library. (As Amended) ORD. 2025-240 introduced and referred
  160. 39. To authorize the special use of the properties known as 3021 East Franklin Street, 3023 East Franklin Street, and 3025 East Franklin Street for the purpose of no more than two single-family attached dwellings and one multifamily dwelling, upon certain terms and conditions. (7th District) ORD. 2025-241 introduced and referred
  161. 40. To request that the Chief Administrative Officer cause the Department of Finance and Department of Housing and Community Development, in coordination with other relevant City departments, to conduct an inventory of existing City programs and initiatives that mitigate displacement, to assess their effectiveness, and to report findings and recommendations to the Council [within 120 days]. (As Amended) RES. 2025-R043 introduced and referred
  162. 41. To reverse in part the decision of the Commission of Architectural Review partially denying an application for a retroactive certificate of appropriateness for the property located at 510 West 20th Street in the city of Richmond, regarding replacement of main and front porch roofs, by fully approving such application. (5th District) RES. 2025-R044 introduced and referred
  163. 42. To declare a public necessity to amend ch. 30 of the City Code and to initiate an amendment to the City’s zoning ordinance to make such lawful changes as may be necessary to establish a civil penalty for the razing, demolition, or moving of a building or structure that is located in a City old and historic district in violation of the City’s zoning ordinance, as authorized by Va. Code § 15.2-2306(F). RES. 2025-R045 introduced and referred
  164. 43. To declare surplus, and to authorize and request the Chief Administrative Officer to seek offers, bids, or proposals by solicitation for the City-owned property located at 8790 Strath Road for the purpose of facilitating the solicitation of offers by invitation for bids or request for proposals pursuant to and in accordance with either City Code §§ 8-61 or 8-62. RES. 2025-R046 introduced and referred
  165. 145 Reports or Announcements by Members of Council
  166. 146 Members of Council provided reports and announcements regarding respective district meetings and activities.
  167. 147 Councilor Reva Trammell left at 8:32 p.m.
  168. 148 Councilor Sarah Abubaker left at 8:32 p.m.
  169. 149 Councilor Stephanie Lynch left at 8:34 p.m.
  170. 150 Vice President Katherine Jordan left at 8:36 p.m.
  171. 151 Adjournment
  172. 152 There being no further business to come before Council, the meeting adjourned at 8:43 p.m.
  173. 153 ___________________________________ CITY CLERK