City Council
Council Chamber, 2nd Floor - City Hall
Agenda — 148 items
- 1 Interested persons that wish to provide comments by teleconference/videoconference via Microsoft Teams, must register prior to 10:00 a.m., on the day of the meeting, by calling the Office of the City Clerk at (804) 646-7955 and selecting option 3.
- 2 Spanish Interpretation Announcements
- 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 Ellen Robertson The Honorable Reva Trammell The Honorable Nicole Jones (early departure)
- 3 Members of Council and the audience recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
- 3 Absent
- 4 Invocation
- 4 The Honorable Stephanie Lynch
- 5 To be offered by Reverend Dan Marotta of Redeemer Anglican Church
- 5 Call to Order
- 6 Pledge of Allegiance
- 6 Council President Cynthia Newbille called the meeting to order at 6:08 p.m., and presided.
- 7 Chamber Emergency Evacuation Plan Announcement and Public Speaker Guidelines
- 8 Councilmembers Present
- 8 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.
- 9 Action on Appointments and Reappointments
- 9 Roxana Talavera-Denson, Language Access Coordinator, Office of Immigrant and Refugee Engagement, then provided Spanish interpretation of City Clerk Reid's announcement.
- 10 Awards and Presentations
- 10 Reverend Dan Marotta of Redeemer Anglican Church, 2715 Grove Avenue, Richmond, Virginia, provided the invocation.
- 11 Public Comment
- 12 April 28, 2025 Public Comment Period Speakers List
- 12 page break
- 13 Agenda Review and Amendments
- 14 Action Items (Consent Agenda)
- 14 Upon the President's request, Council Management Analyst Lisa Braxton provided information on the appropriate way to evacuate the Council Chamber in an emergency along with public speaker guidelines.
- 15 Action Items (Regular Agenda and Motions)
- 15 Electronic Participation
- 16 Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings
- 16 Pursuant to Rule III(D)(4)(b) of Council’s Rules of Procedure, Councilor Kenya Gibson made a request to participate in the meeting via Microsoft Teams from her home, due to a medical condition that prevented her physical attendance. The Council members present were required to adopt a motion to approve Councilor Gibson's participation in the meeting by electronic communication means if it appeared to the body that her request complied with Rule III(D) of Council’s Rules of Procedure. A motion was solicited from those members physically assembled to approve Councilor Gibson's participation in the meeting by electronic communication means.
- 17 April 14, 2025 Informal Meeting Minutes
- 17 Councilor Nicole Jones moved to allow Councilor Kenya Gibson to participate in the meeting by electronic communication means. The motion was seconded and approved: Ayes 7, Breton, Jones, Robertson, Trammell, Abubaker, Jordan, Newbille. Noes None. Gibson was awaiting approval to participate through electronic communication means.
- 18 April 14, 2025 Formal Meeting Minutes
- 19 April 21, 2025 Special Meeting Minutes
- 19 There were no appointments or reappointments.
- 20 Introduction of Ordinances and Resolutions
- 21 April 28, 2025 Introduction Papers List
- 21 There were no awards or presentations.
- 22 Reports or Announcements by Members of the Council
- 23 Adjournment
- 24 PAGE BREAK
- 24 Gustavo Espinosa, Legal Aid Justice Center Community Organizer, addressed Council and stated his concerns about the city's housing supply. Mr. Espinosa requested that the city implement and fund a rental inspection district program, a rental assistance program, and also provide more funding for the Family Crisis Fund.
- 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
- 26 Councilor Nicole Jones moved to amend the agenda as follows:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 The following ordinances and resolutions were considered:
- 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)
- 2. To authorize the special use of the properties known as 5009 Rear Snead Road, 5015 Snead Road, and 5015 Rear Snead Road for the purpose of up to 180 multifamily dwelling units and a clubhouse, upon certain terms and conditions. (As Amended) (9th District)
- 3. 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, Refuge Apartments, 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 5015 Snead Road, 5009 Rear Snead Road, and 5015 Rear Snead Road, or a site resulting from any such consolidation of the aforementioned parcels. (9th District)
- 4. To amend Ord. No. 2008-270-261, adopted Nov. 10, 2008, which amended Ord. No. 2003-296-255, adopted Sep. 8, 2003, which authorized a Community Unit Plan at 1300 Westwood Avenue for a mixed-use development consisting of a maximum of one hundred forty residential units, a community center with reception facility and non-medical office, a preventative healthcare facility, two private schools, and a fifty unit dormitory, and modified the plan for the fence required between the subject property and 1409 Palmyra Avenue, to modify the Community Unit Plan to allow for the development of tennis courts. (As Amended) (3rd District)
- 5. To authorize the special use of the property known as 3122 2nd Avenue for the purpose of up to three single-family detached dwellings and two single-family attached dwellings, upon certain terms and conditions. (6th District)
- 43 The motion was seconded and unanimously approved: Ayes 8, Breton, Gibson, Jones, Robertson, Trammell, Abubaker, Jordan, Newbille. Noes None.
- 6. To authorize the special use of the property known as 112 Carnation Street for the purpose of the assembly and storage of modular dwelling units, upon certain terms and conditions. (9th District)
- 7. To authorize the special use of the properties known as 6415 Glenway Drive and 6419 Glenway Drive for the purpose of up to three single-family detached dwellings, upon certain terms and conditions. (9th District)
- 8. To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to execute a CARITAS Grant Agreement between the City of Richmond and CARITAS for the purpose of funding the creation and implementation of a Peer Recovery Specialist training program.
- 9. To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to execute a McShin Foundation Grant Agreement between the City of Richmond and the McShin Foundation for the purpose of funding peer recovery specialist services to combat the opioid crisis in the city of Richmond.
- 10. To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to execute a Saint Luke Legacy Center Grant Agreement between the City of Richmond and the Saint Luke Legacy Center for the purpose of funding peer recovery specialist services to combat the opioid crisis in the city of Richmond.
- 11. To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to execute an Atlantic Outreach Group Grant Agreement between the City of Richmond and Atlantic Outreach Group, Inc. for the purpose of funding peer recovery specialist services to combat the opioid crisis in the city of Richmond.
- 12. To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to execute an Opportunity, Alliance, and Reentry of Richmond Grant Agreement between the City of Richmond and Opportunity, Alliance, and Reentry for the purpose of funding peer recovery specialist services to combat the opioid crisis in the city of Richmond.
- 13. 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 Virginia Department of Transportation to provide funding for the design and construction of a Walmsley Boulevard over Grindall Creek culvert replacement project.
- 14. To approve the text of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Richmond, Virginia, and Teamsters Local 322 for the Labor & Trades Bargaining Unit in accordance with City Code section 2-1301.13.
- 15. To approve the text of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Richmond, Virginia, and Service Employees International Union, Virginia 512 for the Professional Bargaining Unit in accordance with City Code section 2-1301.13.
- 16. To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to execute a First Amendment to Right of Entry agreement between the City of Richmond and the Virginia Department of General Services for the purpose of permitting the City access to and use of the parking garage located at 311 North 7th Street to make certain repairs to the City owned property located at 730 East Broad Street.
- 17. To express support for the study and installation of photo speed monitoring devices in high-risk intersection segments[, including the 600 and 700 blocks of South Belvidere Street and certain other locations,] pursuant to Va. Code § 46.2-882.1 and [through the City of Richmond’s Department of Police “Safety Camera Program” and] to request that the Chief Administrative Officer consider identifying additional locations for the installation of photo speed monitoring devices and increasing the number of photo speed monitoring devices deployed by the City. (As Amended) (5th District)
- 18. To direct the City Planning Commission, as a part of its required review of the Master Plan in 2025, to prepare, submit to public hearing, and consider an amendment to the Master Plan updating the Vision and Primary Next Steps for the Six Points Neighborhood Node and to request that the Chief Administrative Officer cause the Department of Planning and Development Review, the Department of Public Works, the Department of Economic Development, and the Department of Housing and Community Development to collectively work with the City Planning Commission to prepare such amendment to the Master Plan.
- 19. To express the Council’s support for establishing a policy for reviewing and approving honorary street sign designations.
- 58 The Regular Agenda
- 20. To amend City Code §§ 26-871, concerning the establishment of annual license taxes, and 26-873, concerning exemptions to license taxes, to increase the threshold for business, professional and occupational license taxes from $250,000.00 to $500,000.00. (As Amended)
- 59 Public Hearing
- 21. To authorize the special use of the properties known as 5728 Patterson Avenue and 805 Libbie Avenue for the purpose of a mixed-use building, including commercial space, upon certain terms and conditions. (As Amended) (1st District)
- 60 Marlon Bacote spoke in support of ORD. 2025-056, ORD. 2025-064, ORD. 2025-065, ORD. 2025-066, and ORD. 2025-067, and he stated that the ordinances would help increase the ability to provide peer recovery services in the city.
- 22. To authorize the special use of the property known as 2701 Garland Avenue for the purpose of adult transitional housing, under certain terms and conditions, and to repeal Ord. No. 97-174-190, adopted Jun. 9, 1997, and all amendatory ordinances thereto. (3rd District)
- 61 There were no further comments or discussions and the Consent Agenda was unanimously adopted: Ayes 8, Breton, Gibson, Jones, Robertson, Trammell, Abubaker, Jordan, Newbille. Noes None.
- 23. To authorize the special use of the property known as 2700 North Avenue for the purpose of an outpatient professional office building, upon certain terms and conditions, and to repeal Ord. No. 97-174-190, adopted June 9, 1997, and all amendatory ordinances thereto. (3rd District)
- 24. To amend and reordain 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.
- 63 The following ordinance was considered:
- 64 BUDGET-RELATED PAPERS The public hearing for Budget-Related Papers was held on Monday, April 14, 2025. Items 25 and 26 are to be amended and continued to the Monday, May 12, 2025 Council meeting.
- 25. To adopt the annual budget, which includes all of the separate current expense budgets for the general operation of the City government and Richmond Public Schools 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, 2025, and ending Jun. 30, 2026, and to appropriate the estimated revenues for such fiscal year for the objects and purposes stated in such budget. (As Amended)
- 65 Kevin Vonck, Department of Planning and Development Review Director, provided an introduction and additional background information related to the City Planning Commission's recommendation that the special use permit be denied and the ordinance rejected.
- 26. To accept a program of proposed Capital Improvement Projects for the fiscal year beginning Jul. 1, 2025, and for the four fiscal years thereafter; to adopt a Capital Budget for the fiscal year beginning Jul. 1, 2025; and to determine the means of financing the same. (As Amended)
- 66 page break
- 67 Items 27 thru 31 are to be continued to the Monday, May 12, 2025 Council meeting.
- 67 Public Hearing
- 27. To adopt a new pay plan for the City for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and to repeal Ord. No. 2024-101, adopted May 13, 2024, and all amendatory ordinances thereto.
- 68 Mariah White spoke in opposition of ORD. 2025-048, and stated her concerns about the proposed transitional housing development's impact on public safety.
- 28. To cancel certain authorized but unissued bonds authorized by the City of Richmond; to authorize the issuance of general obligation bonds and notes of the City of Richmond in the maximum principal amount of $123,872,811 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.
- 69 Michelle Brown-Harris spoke in opposition of ORD. 2025-048, and stated several transitional housing developments were already established in the surrounding neighborhood. Ms. Brown-Harris also stated that she did not believe sufficient wrap-around services were in place to assist with the development.
- 29. To authorize the issuance of general obligation public improvement bonds of the City of Richmond in the maximum principal amount of $193,714,000 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.
- 70 Rachel Hefner spoke in support of ORD. 2025-048, and she stated that people need a safe place to rehabilitate.
- 30. To cancel certain authorized but unissued bonds authorized by the City of Richmond; to authorize the issuance of public utility revenue bonds of the City of Richmond in the maximum principal amount of $384,171,453 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.
- 71 Councilor Kenya Gibson stated her concerns about the proposed development's rehabilitation methods. Councilor Gibson also stated that surrounding neighbors had informed her of concerns about the development's impact on public safety.
- 31. To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer to submit a PY 2025 / FY 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 $13,903,481.39; and to appropriate $13,903,481.39 for various projects; and to amend Ord. No. 2019-188, adopted Jul. 22, 2019, as last amended by Ord. No. 2024-185 adopted Jul. 22, 2024, which authorized the Chief Administrative Officer to submit original and amended Fiscal Year 2020 Consolidated Annual Action Plans to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development as an application for the receipt of CDBG funds, HOME funds, ESG funds and HOPWA funds, accepted funds from HUD in the total amount of $15,027,206.00 and appropriated $16,854,300.00 for various projects, to reappropriate $271,135.00 from surplus and reprogrammed CDBG-CV funds, for the purpose of providing funds to The Daily Planet, Inc., CARITAS, and YWCA Richmond, for homeless men and family shelters, to provide funds to the Daily Planet Health Services for mobile medical outreach.
- 72 Vice President Katherine Jordan stated her concerns about the proposed development's rehabilitation methods. Vice President Jordan also stated she did not believe that the proposed development provided necessary access to a supportive community.
- 73 There were no further comments or discussions and ORD. 2025-048 was rejected: Ayes None. Noes 8, Breton, Gibson, Jones, Robertson, Trammell, Abubaker, Jordan, Newbille.
- 74 The following ordinance was considered:
- 76 Kevin Vonck, Department of Planning and Development Review Director, provided an introduction and additional background information related to the City Planning Commission's recommendation that the special use permit be denied and the ordinance rejected.
- 77 Public Hearing
- 78 Andrew Green spoke in opposition of ORD. 2025-055, and stated that he lived near the proposed outpatient professional office building. Mr. Green informed Council of his concerns about the development's impact on public safety, and he noted that the presence of nearby alcohol and drugs would be potentially harmful to participating patients.
- 79 Michelle Brown-Harris stated she was in opposition of ORD. 2025-055.
- 80 There were no further comments or discussions and ORD. 2025-055 was rejected: Ayes None. Noes 8, Breton, Gibson, Jones, Robertson, Trammell, Abubaker, Jordan, Newbille.
- 81 The following ordinance was considered:
- 83 Councilor Reva Trammell provided an introduction of ORD. 2025-068, and she stated her intention to withdraw the proposed ordinance from consideration.
- 84 Councilor Kenya Gibson stated it was important for the city to improve its process of revenue projections, so that the city could potentially lower the real estate property tax rate in the future. Councilor Gibson also stated that improved revenue projections would help eliminate possible budget surpluses and the need to amend the city's adopted budget.
- 85 Councilor Reva Trammell moved to continue ORD. 2025-068 to the May 12, 2025 Council meeting, which was seconded and approved: Ayes 8, Breton, Gibson, Jones, Robertson, Trammell, Abubaker, Jordan, Newbille. Noes None.
- 86 Motions
- 87 Councilor Andrew Breton moved that the ordinance entitled:
- 88 be amended and continued to May 12, 2025, to provide for modified plans and conditions.
- 89 The motion was seconded and approved: Ayes 8, Breton, Gibson, Jones, Robertson, Trammell, Abubaker, Jordan, Newbille. Noes None.
- 90 Councilor Nicole Jones moved that the ordinance entitled:
- 91 be amended and continued to May 12, 2025, to modify sheet C3.00 of the plans and to remove a certain recital concerning the final plan of development.
- 92 The motion was seconded and approved: Ayes 8, Breton, Gibson, Jones, Robertson, Trammell, Abubaker, Jordan, Newbille. Noes None.
- 93 Councilor Sarah Abubaker moved that the ordinance entitled:
- 94 be amended and continued to May 12, 2025, to remove non-budget related provisions, incorporate Council District Funds allocations, and impose conditions on the expenditure of certain funds.
- 95 The motion was seconded and approved: Ayes 8, Breton, Gibson, Jones, Robertson, Trammell, Abubaker, Jordan, Newbille. Noes None.
- 96 Councilor Reva Trammell moved that the ordinance entitled:
- 97 be amended and continued to May 12, 2025, to modify certain appropriations.
- 98 The motion was seconded and approved: Ayes 8, Breton, Gibson, Jones, Robertson, Trammell, Abubaker, Jordan, Newbille. Noes None.
- 100 There were no amendments or corrections to the meeting minutes of the Informal and Formal Council meetings held on Monday, April 14, 2025, at 4:00 p.m., and 6:00 p.m.; and the Special Council meeting held on Monday, April 21, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.; and Council approved the minutes as presented.
- 106 City Council will hold a public hearing on the following ordinances on Monday, May 12, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.:
- 32. To declare a public necessity for and to authorize the acquisition of the parcels of real property owned by West Commerce Properties LLC located at 2210 Concord Avenue and 2202 Concord Avenue in the city of Richmond for the purpose of facilitating the development of affordable housing. (8th District)
- 33. To (i) declare surplus and direct the conveyance of the City-owned real estate known as 2100 Rear Bellemeade Road, consisting of 1.245± acres, and a portion of the City-owned real estate known as 2101 Commerce Road, consisting of 0.490± acres, for nominal consideration to 2107 West Commerce LLC and (ii) retain certain storm water drainage easements for the purpose of facilitating the development of affordable housing. (8th District)
- 34. To direct the conveyance of the City-owned real estate located at 1501 Fendall Avenue, consisting of 3.0491± acres, and all or a portion of the City-owned real estate located at 1601 Fendall Avenue, consisting of 2.6226 acres ±, for nominal consideration to Eden Village of Richmond, Inc. for the purpose of facilitating the construction of permanent affordable housing for homeless and low to moderate income individuals and associated parking. (3rd District)
- 35. To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to execute an International Rescue Committee Grant Contract between the City of Richmond and the International Rescue Committee, Inc. for the purpose of funding a youth development program for newcomer high school students enrolled in the school division administered by the School Board of the City of Richmond.
- 111 City Council will hold a public hearing on the following ordinances on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.:
- 36. To authorize the special use of the property known as 2000 North 29th Street for the purpose of a private school, upon certain terms and conditions. (7th District)
- 37. To authorize the special use of the property known as 814 North 32nd Street for the purpose of up to three single-family attached dwellings, upon certain terms and conditions. (7th District)
- 38. To authorize the special use of the properties known as 6320 Daytona Drive, 6330 Daytona Drive, and 6340 Daytona Drive, for the purpose of up to eight single-family detached dwellings, upon certain terms and conditions. (9th District)
- 39. To authorize the special use of the property known as 2003 West Grace Street for the purpose of a single-family detached dwelling and an accessory dwelling unit, upon certain terms and conditions. (2nd District)
- 40. To authorize the special use of the property known as 4002 Hermitage Road for the purpose of one single-family detached dwelling and a lodging unit within an accessory structure, upon certain terms and conditions. (3rd District)
- 41. To authorize the special use of the property known as 14 South Lombardy Street for the purpose of a multifamily dwelling, upon certain terms and conditions. (5th District)
- 42. To authorize the special use of the properties known as 2916 Semmes Avenue and 2918 Semmes Avenue for the purpose of one single-family detached dwelling and one two-family detached dwelling, upon certain terms and conditions. (5th District)
- 43. To amend Ord. No. 2024-099, adopted May 13, 2024, which adopted the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 General Fund Budget and made appropriations pursuant thereto, by increasing anticipated revenues from certain funds granted to the City of Richmond from The Regents of the University of California in the amount of $25,000.00 and appropriating such increased estimated revenues to the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office for the purpose of the Partnering with Prosecutors to Reduce Racial Disproportionalities project.
- 44. To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to accept funds in the amount of $160,000.00 from the Virginia Department of Forestry and to amend the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Special Fund Budget by creating a new special fund for the Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities called the “Tree Maintenance Team for East End and Evergreen Cemeteries,” and to appropriate the increase to the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Special Fund Budget by increasing the estimated revenues and the amount appropriated to the Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities’ “Tree Maintenance Team for East End and Evergreen Cemeteries Special Fund” by $160,000.00 for the purpose of funding a tree maintenance team and ongoing care for East End and Evergreen Cemeteries.
- 45. To amend ch. 26 of the City Code by adding therein a new art. XIX, consisting of §§ 26-1288-26-1292, for the purpose of establishing a disposable plastic bag tax.
- 46. To amend City Code § 12-12, concerning the form of the budget submitted to Council, to require publication of a side-by-side comparison with the mayor’s proposed budget submission with agency-level budget request documents and to amend ch. 12, art. I of the City Code by adding therein a new section 12-25, concerning publication of agency-level budget requests, for the purpose of requiring submission of agency-level budget request documents.
- 124 Members of Council provided reports and announcements regarding respective district meetings and activities.
- 125 Councilor Nicole Jones left the meeting at 7:00 p.m.
- 126 page break
- 128 There being no further business before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 7:12 p.m. ___________________________________ CITY CLERK