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July 22, 2024 ·6:00 PM Final

Council Chamber, 2nd Floor - City Hall

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Agenda — 207 items

  1. 1 Interested persons that wish to provide comments by teleconference/videoconference via Microsoft Teams, must register prior to 10:00 a.m., on Monday, July 22, 2024, by calling the Office of the City Clerk at (804) 646-7955 and selecting option 3.
  2. 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. 2 The Honorable Kristen Nye, President The Honorable Ann-Frances Lambert, Vice President The Honorable Andreas Addison (early departure) The Honorable Nicole Jones (early departure) The Honorable Katherine Jordan The Honorable Stephanie Lynch (early departure) The Honorable Cynthia Newbille (early departure) The Honorable Ellen Robertson The Honorable Reva Trammell (early departure)
  4. 3 Order of Business
  5. 3 Call to Order
  6. 4 Invocation
  7. 4 Council President Kristen Nye called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. and presided.
  8. 5 Invocation was offered by Samuel Patterson, Liturgical Minister of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 3300 R Street, Richmond, Virginia.
  9. 5 Chamber Security and Spanish Interpretation Announcement
  10. 6 Members of Council and the audience recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
  11. 6 Michael Winborne, City Hall Security Manager, announced security policies and expected conduct for members of the public present in the Council Chamber.
  12. 7 Chamber Emergency Evacuation Plan Announcement and Public Speaker Guidelines
  13. 7 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.
  14. 8 Councilmembers Present
  15. 8 Roxana Talavera-Denson, Language Access Coordinator, Office of Immigrant and Refugee Engagement, then provided Spanish interpretation of City Hall Security Manager Winborne's and City Clerk Candice Reid’s announcements.
  16. 9 Action on Appointments and Reappointments
  17. 10 Awards and Presentations
  18. 11 There were no awards and presentations.
  19. 11 page break
  20. 12 Public Comment
  21. 13 July 22, 2024 Public Comment Period Speakers List CD.2024.249
  22. 13 Upon the President’s request, Assistant City Clerk Nahdiyah Muhammad provided information on the appropriate manner in which the Council Chamber is to be evacuated in the event of an emergency along with public speaker guidelines.
  23. 14 Agenda Review and Amendments
  24. 15 Action Items (Consent Agenda)
  25. 15 There were no appointments or reappointments.
  26. 16 Action Items (Regular Agenda and Motions)
  27. 17 Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings
  28. 18 FY 2025 Budget Work Session and Budget-Related Special Meeting Minutes CD.2024.143
  29. 19 June 6, 2024 Special Meeting Minutes CD.2024.224
  30. 20 June 24, 2024 Informal Meeting Minutes CD.2024.219
  31. 20 Summer Natour addressed Council and requested that members adopt a proposed ceasefire resolution related to the conflict in Gaza. Ms. Natour also stated her concerns regarding the city's public safety funding allocations.
  32. 21 June 24, 2024 Formal Meeting Minutes CD.2024.226
  33. 21 Scott Leibowitz addressed Council and requested that members not adopt a proposed ceasefire resolution related to the conflict in Gaza. Mr. Leibowitz also stated that Council should instead concentrate on local issues and not foreign affairs.
  34. 22 July 1, 2024 Special Meeting Minutes CD.2024.232
  35. 22 Melvin Jones addressed Council and stated his concerns about an interaction he had with the Richmond Police Department and Animal Care and Control officers at his house. Mr. Jones also stated his concerns about the city's code enforcement policies.
  36. 23 July 11, 2024 Special Meeting Minutes CD.2024.248
  37. 23 Nancy Wein addressed Council and requested that members adopt a proposed ceasefire resolution related to the conflict in Gaza. Ms. Wein also stated her concerns regarding the United States of America's financial support of Israel.
  38. 24 Introduction of Ordinances and Resolutions
  39. 24 A copy of the material provided has been filed.
  40. 25 July 22, 2024 Introduction Papers List CD.2024.257
  41. 25 Reem Khaldi addressed Council and requested that members adopt a proposed ceasefire resolution related to the conflict in Gaza. Ms. Khaldi also stated her concerns regarding the conflict in Gaza and its impact on civilians.
  42. 26 Reports or Announcements by Members of the Council
  43. 26 Thomas King addressed Council and requested that members adopt a proposed ceasefire resolution related to the conflict in Gaza. Mr. King also stated that Council should prioritize the concerns of city residents.
  44. 27 Adjournment
  45. 27 Willie Hilliard addressed Council and stated his support for RVAgreen 2050. Mr. Hilliard also stated his concerns that the city's budget and planned developments do not reflect the RVAgreen 2050 plan.
  46. 28 PAGE BREAK
  47. 28 Richmond City youths King Macklin, Cerenity Durham, Promise Clark, and Angel Gayles addressed Council and requested the city improve pedestrian safety in their neighborhoods.
  48. 29 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.
  49. 30 Time and Place of Meetings
  50. 30 Councilor Andreas Addison moved to amend the agenda as follows:
  51. 31 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.
  52. 32 Public Comment Period
  53. 33 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.
  54. 34 Guidelines for Public Participation*
  55. 35 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.
  56. 36 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.
  57. 37 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.
  58. 37 The motion was seconded and approved: Ayes 8, Addison, Jordan, Jones, Robertson, Lynch, Trammell, Newbille, Nye. Noes None. Lambert was excused.
  59. 38 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.
  60. 39 * 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.
  61. 40 PAGE BREAK
  62. 41 The Consent Agenda
  63. 42 The following ordinances and resolutions were considered:
  64. 1. To amend City Code § 11-36, concerning exemptions to sound control, for the purpose of modifying the hours during which [the City’s] refuse collection and sanitation services shall be exempted from the requirements of the City’s sound control provisions. (As Amended) ORD. 2024-094 amended, continued and referred back
  65. 2. To authorize the special use of the property known as 2416 3rd Avenue for the purpose of a two-family detached dwelling, upon certain terms and conditions. (6th District) continued
  66. 3. To authorize the special use of the property known as 2711 Q Street for the purpose of up to two single-family attached dwellings, upon certain terms and conditions. (7th District) ORD. 2024-169 adopted Pass
  67. 4. To authorize the special use of the property known as 409 Cleveland Street for the purpose of a café with accessory retail, production, wholesale, and certain distribution uses, upon certain terms and conditions. (1st District) ORD. 2024-170 adopted Pass
  68. 5. To authorize the special use of the property known as 3513 Idlewood Avenue, for the purpose of two single-family attached dwellings, upon certain terms and conditions. (5th District) ORD. 2024-171 adopted Pass
  69. 6. To authorize the special use of the property known as 308 Oak Lane for the purpose of a single-family detached dwelling, with driveway access to the street exceeding nine feet in width, upon certain terms and conditions. (1st District) ORD. 2024-172 adopted Pass
  70. 7. To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to execute a First Amendment to Grant Contract between the City of Richmond and The Salvation Army for the purpose of modifying the City’s payment obligation of grant funds to The Salvation Army for the operations of an inclement weather shelter and year-round emergency shelter located at 1900 Chamberlayne Avenue. (3rd District) ORD. 2024-173 adopted Pass
  71. 8. To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to execute a First Amendment to Grant Contract between the City of Richmond and Emergency Shelter, Inc., doing business as HomeAgain, for the purpose of modifying the City’s payment obligation of grant funds to HomeAgain for the operations of a 50 bed, year-round emergency shelter located at 7 North 2nd Street. (6th District) ORD. 2024-174 adopted Pass
  72. 9. 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 reconstruction of Jefferson Avenue from 21st Street to 25th Street. (7th District) ORD. 2024-175 adopted Pass
  73. 10. To repeal ch. 14, art. III of the City Code, consisting of §§ 14-147 through 14-155, concerning the City’s erosion and sediment control program; and to amend 14-83, concerning floodplain districts, 14-120, concerning required permits, 14-263, concerning general performance criteria, 14-295, concerning enforcement of ch. 14, art. IV, and 14-322 through 14-333, 14-335, and 14-336, concerning the City’s stormwater management program, and to amend ch. 14, article V, by adding therein new sections numbered 14-323.1, concerning regulated land-disturbing activities, and 14-329.1, concerning erosion and sediment control plan and contents of plans, all for the purpose of aligning the City Code with state law. ORD. 2024-176 adopted Pass
  74. 11. To accept a quitclaim deed from the School Board of the City of Richmond conveying a portion of the real property located at 813 North 28th Street and commonly known as Ethel Bailey Furman Park to the City and to authorize the Chief Administrative Officer to act on behalf of the City in executing such deed. (7th District) ORD. 2024-177 adopted Pass
  75. 12. To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to execute an Assignment and Assumption of Leasehold Interest in Ground Lease between the City and the Economic Development Authority of the City of Richmond for the purpose of the assumption by the City of the Authority’s ground lease of a 15.04-acre parcel located at 2401 West Leigh Street to facilitate the transfer of the ownership and operation of the facilities located thereon from the Authority to the City. (2nd District) ORD. 2024-178 adopted Pass
  76. 13. To authorize the special use of the properties known as 1600 Roseneath Road and 3406 West Moore Street for the purpose of a mixed-use building, upon certain terms and conditions. (2nd District) ORD. 2024-179 adopted Pass
  77. 14. To authorize the special use of the properties known as 2300 Semmes Avenue, 2201 McDonough Street, 2301 McDonough Street, 215 West 22nd Street, 217 West 22nd Street, 219 West 22nd Street, 221 West 22nd Street, 301 West 22nd Street, 307 West 22nd Street, 315 West 22nd Street, 322 West 22nd Street, 302 West 22nd Street, 2100 Perry Street, and 222 West 21st Street for the purpose of up to three multifamily buildings containing an aggregate of up to 266 dwelling units, upon certain terms and conditions. (As Amended) (5th District) ORD. 2024-180 amended and continued
  78. 15. To authorize the special use of the properties known as 2519 Hermitage Road and 1613 Rhoadmiller Street for the purpose of an animal shelter with an outdoor area, upon certain terms and conditions. (2nd District) ORD. 2024-181 adopted Pass
  79. 16. To amend and reordain Ord. No. 75-309-302, adopted Dec. 15, 1975, as most recently amended by Ord. No. 2023-316, adopted Nov. 13, 2023, pertaining to the “Stony Point Community Unit Plan,” for the purpose of amending the development standards, as they pertain to Map Section E of the Southern Portion of the Plan, to modify the development standards as they pertain to Map Section K of the Northern Portion of the Plan, regarding permitted principal and accessory uses, signage, hours of operation, and developable building area. (4th District) ORD. 2024-182 adopted Pass
  80. 17. 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, to (i) transfer $1,000,000.00 from the Non-Departmental agency Eviction Diversion Program, (ii) create a new line item entitled “Non-Departmental Eviction Diversion Program - Southside Community Development and Housing Corporation” in the Non-Departmental agency, and (iii) appropriate such $1,000,000.00 to such new line item in the Non-Departmental agency for the purpose of providing funding to the Southside Community Development and Housing Corporation for the implementation of the City’s Eviction Diversion Program. ORD. 2024-183 adopted Pass
  81. 18. To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer to submit a PY 2024 / FY 2025 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 $9,584,765.00; and to appropriate $9,584,765.00 for various projects. ORD. 2024-184 adopted Pass
  82. 19. To amend Ord. No. 2019-188, adopted Jul. 22, 2019, as previously amended by Ord. No. 2020-094, adopted May 11, 2020, and Ord. No. 2021-268, adopted Oct. 11, 2021, and to amend Ord. No. 2020-164, adopted Aug. 10, 2020, as previously amended by Ord. No. 2020-191, adopted Sept. 28, 2020, Ord. No. 2021-089, adopted Apr. 26, 2021, Ord. No. 2021-184, adopted Jul. 26, 2021, Ord. No. 2021-268, adopted Oct. 11, 2021, Ord. No. 2022-300, adopted Nov. 7, 2022, and Ord. No. 2023-182, adopted Jun. 26, 2023, 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 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; accepted funds from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in the total amount of $15,027,206.00 and appropriated $16,854,300.00 for various projects, to re-appropriate $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. ORD. 2024-185 adopted Pass
  83. 20. To amend City Code § 21-4, concerning definitions related to public procurement, and to amend Ch. 21, art. II, by adding therein new section 21-74, concerning the payment of prevailing wages for certain construction contracts, as authorized by Va. Code § 2.2-4321.3(C). (As Amended) ORD. 2024-186 continued and referred back
  84. 21. 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) ORD. 2024-187 continued and referred back
  85. 22. To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to execute a Fiscal Agency Agreement between NextUp RVA and City of Richmond 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’ 2024 CarMax Basketball Youth Development and Summer Camp program. ORD. 2024-188 adopted Pass
  86. 23. To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for an on behalf of the City of Richmond, to execute certain transportation project agreements between the City of Richmond and the Virginia Department of Transportation to provide funding for various transportation projects in the city of Richmond. ORD. 2024-189 adopted Pass
  87. 65 page break
  88. 24. To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to accept funds in the amount of $10,000,000.00 from the United States Department of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Material Safety Administration, and to amend the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Gas Utility Budget, which appropriated the estimated receipts of the gas utility, by increasing estimated receipts and the amount appropriated for the gas utility by $10,000,000.00, for the purpose of providing funding for the repair, rehabilitation, and replacement of natural gas pipelines and related equipment. ORD. 2024-191 adopted Pass
  89. 66 Public Hearing
  90. 25. 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, 95 APTS 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 506 Maury Street. (6th District) ORD. 2024-192 adopted Pass
  91. 67 Charles Willis, United Communities Against Crime Executive Director, Advisory Board of Recreation and Parks member, spoke in support of ORD. 2024-178, and stated that the proposed ordinance would benefit the city and the Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities.
  92. 26. 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, Swansboro Place, 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 2008 Hull Street. (8th District) ORD. 2024-193 adopted Pass
  93. 68 Anna Mackiewicz spoke in support of ORD. 2024-173 and ORD. 2024-174, and stated that the city needed to ensure that the city's nonprofit partners provide consistent adequate shelter and services, and that no individual is denied entry.
  94. 27. To amend and reordain City Code §§ 11-34, concerning administration and enforcement of ch. 11, art. II, 11-37, concerning violations of ch. 11, art. II, and 11-38 concerning the penalties for violation of ch. 11, art. II, for the purpose of modifying the City’s sound control program. ORD. 2024-194 adopted Pass
  95. 69 Councilor Ellen Robertson requested to be added as a co-patron of ORD. 2024-183, ORD. 2024-184, ORD. 2024-185, ORD. 2024-188, and ORD. 2024-174.
  96. 28. 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, 512 Hull Street, 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 512 Hull Street. (6th District) ORD. 2024-195 adopted Pass
  97. 70 Councilor Stephanie Lynch addressed ORD. 2024-173 and ORD. 2024-174, and stated that both ordinances reflect collaboration between the city and Henrico County to address homelessness in the city.
  98. 29. To approve the City of Richmond Plan of Services under the Virginia Juvenile Community Crime Control Act. RES. 2024-R020 adopted Pass
  99. 71 Councilor Cynthia Newbille requested to be added as a co-patron of ORD. 2024-183, ORD. 2024-185, and ORD. 2024-188.
  100. 30. To request that the Chief Administrative Officer cause the Department of Economic Development to engage a consultant to work with the property owners and businesses in the Carytown neighborhood to establish a Business Improvement and Recruitment District [and to]; submit an ordinance setting forth the particulars of such District to the Council; and engage with property owners and businesses located within business corridors of the city of Richmond to discuss whether establishing a Business Improvement and Recruitment District would be beneficial to their economic futures. (As Amended) RES. 2024-R021 adopted Pass
  101. 72 Councilor Robertson requested to be added as a co-patron of ORD. 2024-195.
  102. 31. To designate the property known as 1021 East 4th Street as a revitalization area pursuant to Va. Code § 36-55.30:2. (6th District) RES. 2024-R022 adopted Pass
  103. 73 Vice President Ann-Frances Lambert requested to be added as a co-patron of ORD. 2024-173.
  104. 74 The Regular Agenda
  105. 74 President Kristen Nye provided additional background information regarding ORD. 2024-182 and the Stony Point Community Unit Plan. President Nye stated that the community supported the proposed changes to the plan, and that she was also in support of the proposed changes.
  106. 32. To declare surplus and direct the conveyance of the City-owned real estate known as 4929 Chamberlayne Avenue, consisting of 0.973 ± acres, for nominal consideration to The Virginia League for Planned Parenthood, Incorporated for the purpose of facilitating the construction and operation of a health center. (3rd District) ORD. 2024-190 adopted Pass
  107. 75 There were no further comments or discussions and the Consent Agenda was unanimously adopted.
  108. 77 The following ordinance was considered:
  109. 79 Traci DeShazor, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Human Services, provided an introduction and additional background information regarding the proposed ordinance.
  110. 80 Public Hearing
  111. 81 Marty Jewell spoke in opposition of ORD. 2024-190, and stated that the city should not approve the conveyance of 4929 Chamberlayne Avenue to the Virginia League for Planned Parenthood, Incorporated, because he did not believe the $10.00 fee, to be paid to the city, was a sufficient price for the property.
  112. 82 Barbara Constable spoke in opposition of ORD. 2024-190, and stated that Virginia can do more to care for pregnant women. Ms. Constable also stated that the city already had enough abortion clinics available.
  113. 83 Josh Hetzler, Founding Freedoms Law Center attorney, spoke in opposition to ORD. 2024-190, and stated that he did not believe the proposed ordinance was legal, because the city had not adopted a resolution declaring 4929 Chamberlayne Avenue as surplus property.
  114. 84 Sylvia Dearson spoke in opposition of ORD. 2024-190, and stated that nearby residents of 4929 Chamberlayne Avenue were unaware of the proposed health clinic.
  115. 85 Dennis Petrocelli, M.D., spoke in opposition of ORD. 2024-190, and stated that no abortion is ever medically necessary.
  116. 86 Sheila Furey, M.D., Virginia Medical Freedom Alliance President, spoke in opposition of ORD. 2024-190, and stated her concerns about the proposed health clinic.
  117. 87 Brooke Sadler spoke in opposition of ORD. 2024-190, and stated her concerns about abortion.
  118. 88 Hadasa Carter, Williams Baptist Church Women's Prison Ministry Leader, spoke in opposition of ORD. 2024-190, and stated that the building located at 4929 Chamberlayne Avenue should be used to provide services to women in need, and not be the location of a Planned Parenthood women's clinic.
  119. 89 Edda Bond spoke in opposition of ORD. 2024-190, and stated that the proposed health clinic would not provide true health services to individuals in need.
  120. 90 C. Greg Carroll spoke in opposition of ORD. 2024-190, and stated that conveying the property to Planned Parenthood without a bidding process was not equitable because other organizations could provide needed services at that location.
  121. 91 Elizabeth Favert spoke in opposition of ORD. 2024-190, and stated that other facilities should have been provided a chance to obtain the property located at 4929 Chamberlayne Avenue. Ms. Favert also stated her concerns about abortion.
  122. 92 Frederick Michael Decker spoke in opposition of ORD. 2024-190, and stated his concerns about abortion.
  123. 93 Elizabeth Higgins spoke in opposition of ORD. 2024-190, and stated she did not believe the proposed conveyance of 4929 Chamberlayne Avenue adhered to Council's mission and vision.
  124. 94 Alicia Tagert spoke in opposition of ORD. 2024-190, and stated her concerns about the proposed health clinic's location. Ms. Tagert also stated her concerns about the $10.00 fee that Planned Parenthood was paying for property located at 4929 Chamberlayne Avenue.
  125. 95 Gray Miller spoke in opposition of ORD. 2024-190, and stated his concerns about abortion and Planned Parenthood.
  126. 96 Lee Becton spoke in opposition of ORD. 2024-190, and stated his concerns about abortion and Planned Parenthood.
  127. 97 Peter Burdette spoke in opposition of ORD. 2024-190, and he addressed his experience as an adopted child. Mr. Burdette also stated his concerns about abortion.
  128. 98 Michael Gardner spoke in opposition of ORD. 2024-190, and stated his concerns about abortion. Mr. Gardner also stated that the city already had enough clinics located in low-income areas of the city.
  129. 99 Glenn Dearson spoke in opposition of ORD. 2024-190, and stated that Richmond should not be burdened to increase abortion services because laws prohibit abortion in other states.
  130. 100 Antonio spoke in opposition of ORD. 2024-190, and stated that a former public school building should not be used to provide abortion services.
  131. 101 Craig Holder spoke in opposition of ORD. 2024-190, and stated that the 4929 Chamberlayne Avenue location should be used to provide other public services and not abortion.
  132. 102 Craig Rue, Democrats for Life Virginia Chapter Leader, spoke in opposition of ORD. 2024-190, and stated his concerns about abortion. Mr. Rue also stated that he did not believe the city sufficiently informed surrounding residents about the proposed health clinic.
  133. 103 Lauren spoke in opposition of ORD. 2024-190, and stated her concerns about abortion.
  134. 104 Loraine Fleming spoke in opposition of ORD. 2024-190, and stated that the city already had enough health clinics that provided abortion services. Ms. Fleming also stated that Virginia should not have to be burdened with providing more abortion services due to laws prohibiting abortion in other states.
  135. 105 Monica Murphy, M.D., spoke in opposition of ORD. 2024-190, and stated that the proposed health clinic would not add to the local community. Dr. Murphy also stated that the location could be used for other services to help city residents.
  136. 106 Gloria Randolph spoke in opposition of ORD. 2024-190, and requested that Council not approve the proposed health clinic.
  137. 107 Nina Newton spoke in opposition of ORD. 2024-190, and stated that she believed the 4929 Chamberlayne Avenue location could be used for other necessary public services other than a health clinic.
  138. 108 Rachael O'Donnell spoke in opposition of ORD. 2024-190, and stated that the city should establish a facility that addresses mental health and does not provide abortion services.
  139. 109 Don Blake spoke in opposition of ORD. 2024-190, and stated his concerns about the city conveying the 4929 Chamberlayne Avenue property for $10.00, because he did not believe it was fair to city tax payers. Mr. Blake also stated that the city could use additional money from the sale of the property to help schools or for other city improvements.
  140. 110 David Robbins spoke in support of ORD. 2024-190, and stated that he received great health care from Planned Parenthood.
  141. 111 Ray Pickett spoke in support of ORD. 2024-190, and she informed Council that she is a practicing doula that supports the proposed Planned Parenthood health clinic.
  142. 112 Tara Gibson spoke in support of ORD. 2024-190, and stated that she trusted the health care services provided by Planned Parenthood.
  143. 113 Tim Berry spoke in support of ORD. 2024-190, and stated that the proposed health clinic would benefit women in need of health services.
  144. 114 Julia Laing spoke in support of ORD. 2024-190, and stated that she had received excellent health care from Planned Parenthood. Ms. Laing also stated that the clinic was necessary to handle the increase of women from other states attempting to receive abortion services.
  145. 115 Jennifer Yox spoke in support of ORD. 2024-190, and stated her support for abortion services that save the life of pregnant women.
  146. 116 Rebecca Ellistine spoke in support of ORD. 2024-190, and stated that Planned Parenthood provides life saving reproductive health care.
  147. 117 Emily Yates spoke in support of ORD. 2024-190, and stated that she received high quality health care from Planned Parenthood that improved her quality of life.
  148. 118 Tammy Alexander spoke in support of ORD. 2024-190, and stated that Planned Parenthood provides life saving health care. Ms. Alexander also stated her appreciation for Planned Parenthood staff.
  149. 119 Jonathan Castlelove spoke in support of ORD. 2024-190, and stated that Planned Parenthood reproductive care was important to many people in the city.
  150. 120 Sharon Ebert, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer (DCAO) for Planning and Economic Development, provided additional information regarding ORD. 2024-190. DCAO Ebert stated that the city received an unsolicited bid from the Virginia League of Planned Parenthood, Incorporated, for the 4929 Chamberlayne Avenue property, and that the ordinance would declare the property as surplus property to be conveyed to the Virginia League of Planned Parenthood, Incorporated, for the development of a health clinic.
  151. 121 Councilor Katherine Jordan requested to be added as a co-patron of ORD. 2024-190.
  152. 122 There were no further comments or discussions and ORD. 2024-190 was unanimously adopted.
  153. 123 Motions
  154. 124 Councilor Andreas Addison moved that the ordinance entitled:
  155. 125 be amended and continued to September 9, 2024, to modify the refuse collection and sanitation services exemption.
  156. 126 The motion was seconded and approved: Ayes 8, Addison, Jones, Robertson, Lynch, Trammell, Newbille, Lambert, Nye. Noes None. Jordan was excused.
  157. 127 Councilor Andreas Addison moved that the ordinance entitled:
  158. 128 be amended and continued to September 9, 2024, to modify certain terms and conditions and to require the construction of up to two speed tables or similar traffic calming measures.
  159. 129 The motion was seconded and unanimously approved.
  160. 130 Councilor Stephanie Lynch moved that the resolution entitled:
  161. 131 be amended to request that the Chief Administrative Officer engage with property owners and businesses located within business corridors of the city of Richmond to discuss whether establishing a Business Improvement and Recruitment District would be beneficial to their economic futures.
  162. 132 The motion was seconded and unanimously approved.
  163. 133 The following resolution was considered:
  164. 134 Councilor Stephanie Lynch provided an introduction and additional background information regarding the proposed resolution.
  165. 135 Councilor Andreas Addison stated his support for the proposed resolution.
  166. 136 Councilor Ellen Robertson stated her concerns about Carytown establishing a Business Improvement and Recruitment District before other business corridors in the city.
  167. 137 Councilor Lynch stated that she understood Councilor Robertson's concerns, and she informed members that other business corridors could use the Carytown Business Improvement and Recruitment District as an example to move forward on establishing additional Business Improvement and Recruitment Districts.
  168. 138 Public Hearing:
  169. 139 Kelly Banks, Carytown business owner, spoke in support of RES. 2024-R021, and stated that the proposed Carytown Business Improvement and Recruitment District would help increase the overall contribution of Carytown businesses towards Carytown improvements.
  170. 140 Kamran Shaikh, Carytown business owner, Carytown Merchants Association President, spoke in support of RES. 2024-R021, and stated that too few Carytown businesses contribute funds to improving Carytown. Mr. Shaikh also stated that the proposed Business Improvement and Recruitment District would require that all businesses contribute funds towards improvements and maintenance.
  171. 141 Councilor Reva Trammell stated her support for the proposed Carytown Business Improvement and Recruitment District because it could be used as a pilot for other business corridors in the city. Councilor Trammell requested to be added as a co-patron of RES. 2024-R021.
  172. 142 Councilor Cynthia Newbille stated her support for the approved amendment to RES. 2024-R021, because it notes that other corridors could move forward with a similar Business Improvement and Recruitment District.
  173. 143 Vice President Ann-Frances Lambert confirmed other business corridors in the city would not be required to pay for an additional consultant to establish new Business Improvement and Recruitment Districts, because the Carytown pilot could be used as an example.
  174. 144 Chief Administrative Officer Lincoln Saunders stated that the consultant work for the Carytown Business Improvement and Recruitment District would be used as an example for other business corridors in the city, and that additional consultants would not be necessary.
  175. 145 Councilor Robertson stated her concerns regarding the implementation of the Carytown pilot as an example for other business corridors in the city. Councilor Robertson also stated that other business corridors in the city had put in the effort to deserve the opportunity to serve as the city's pilot for a Business Improvement and Recruitment District.
  176. 146 Councilor Lynch stated that the Carytown Merchants Association put in a lot of initial work to establish a Business Improvement and Recruitment District, and that it deserves to serve as a pilot. Councilor Lynch also stated that she believed other business corridors would be able to use the Carytown pilot as an example.
  177. 147 There were no further comments or discussions and RES. 2024-R021 was adopted: Ayes 8, Addison, Jordan, Jones, Lynch, Trammell, Newbille, Lambert, Nye. Noes None. Abstentions 1, Robertson.
  178. 148 Councilor Ellen Robertson moved to expedite consideration of the following resolution:
  179. 33. To approve an expenditure in the amount of $6,381.74 from the Council District Funds for the Third district to pay Uptown Color, LLC for the printing and mailing of constituent mailers to Third District residents. RES. 2024-R024 adopted Pass
  180. 150 The motion was seconded and unanimously approved.
  181. 151 Vice President Ann-Frances Lambert provided an introduction for RES. 2024-R024.
  182. 152 There were no further comments or discussions and RES. 2024-R024 was unanimously adopted.
  183. 160 There were no amendments or corrections to the meeting minutes of the Council Budget Work Sessions held on Monday, March 25, 2024, at 3:00 p.m.; Monday, April 1, 2024, at 1:00 p.m.; Monday, April 8, 2024, at 12:30 p.m.; Monday, April 15, 2024, at 1:00 p.m.; Monday, April 22, 2024, at 1:00 p.m.; Monday, April 29, 2024, at 1:00 p.m.; Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at 1:00 p.m.; Special Council Meeting held on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at 3:00 p.m.; Special Council Meeting held on Monday, May 6, 2024, at 3:00 p.m.; Special Council Meeting held on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at 3:30 p.m.; Informal and Formal Council Meetings held on Monday, June 24, 2024, at 4:00 p.m., and 6:00 p.m., respectively; Special Council Meeting held on Monday, July 1, 2024, at 4:00 p.m.; Special Council Meeting held on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at 2:00 p.m., and Council approved the minutes as presented.
  184. 163 City Council will hold a public hearing on the following ordinances and resolutions on Monday, September 9, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.:
  185. 34. To authorize the special use of the property known as 1513 North 22nd Street for the purpose of [a] two single-family detached [dwelling] dwellings, upon certain terms and conditions. (As Amended) (7th District) ORD. 2024-196 introduced and referred
  186. 35. To authorize the special use of the properties known as 2417 Carrington Street, 2419 Carrington Street, and 2421 Carrington Street for the purpose of up to six single-family attached dwellings, upon certain terms and conditions. (7th District) ORD. 2024-197 introduced and referred
  187. 36. To authorize the special use of the property known as 1220 West Cary Street for the purpose of a multifamily building containing up to 12 dwelling units, upon certain terms and conditions. (As Amended) (5th District) ORD. 2024-198 introduced and referred
  188. 37. To authorize the special use of the properties known as 3912 Hull Street Road and 3920 Hull Street Road for the purpose of a drive-up automated teller machine, upon certain terms and conditions. (8th District) ORD. 2024-199 introduced and referred
  189. 38. To authorize the special use of the properties known as 3303 Lawson Street, 306 East 33rd Street, 308 East 33rd Street, 310 East 33rd Street and 312 East 33rd Street for the purpose of up to five single-family detached dwellings, upon certain terms and conditions. (5th District) ORD. 2024-200 introduced and referred
  190. 39. To authorize the special use of the property known as 601 Levering Lane for the purpose of a single-family detached dwelling with an attached garage and an accessory structure, upon certain terms and conditions. (1st District) ORD. 2024-201 introduced and referred
  191. 40. To authorize the special use of the property known as 3208 Park Avenue for the purpose of a two-family detached dwelling with a dwelling unit within an accessory structure, upon certain terms and conditions. (1st District) ORD. 2024-202 introduced and referred
  192. 41. To authorize the special use of the properties known as 1801 Richmond Highway, 1805 Richmond Highway, 1807 Richmond Highway, 1809 Richmond Highway, and 1817 Richmond Highway for the purpose of a mixed-use building, upon certain terms and conditions. (6th District) ORD. 2024-203 introduced and referred
  193. 42. To authorize the special use of the property known as 2701 Selden Street for the purpose a single-family detached dwelling, upon certain terms and conditions. (7th District) ORD. 2024-204 introduced and referred
  194. 43. To authorize the utilization of the construction management procurement method for the construction of the Wastewater Treatment Plant Main Pump Station Improvement projects. RES. 2024-R025 introduced and referred
  195. 44. To declare that equal access to high-speed gigabit internet access in every home; educational and training facility; and business of the City is a public necessity for all residents and to request that the Chief Administrative Officer develop and implement a “Digital Equity [Assessment and] Implementation Plan” to provide access to high-speed gigabit internet access to all residents. (As Amended) RES. 2024-R026 introduced and referred
  196. 175 City Council will hold a public hearing on the following ordinances and resolution on Monday, September 23, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.:
  197. 45. To erect all-way stop signs at the intersections of Cutshaw Avenue and Roseneath Road, Cutshaw Avenue and Tilden Street, Cutshaw Avenue and Cleveland Street, and Cutshaw Avenue and North Belmont Avenue (1st District) ORD. 2024-205 introduced and referred
  198. 46. To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to accept funds in the amount of $1,350,000.00 from the United States Department of Transportation, and to amend the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Special Fund Budget by creating a new special fund for the Department of Planning and Development Review called the Reconnect Jackson Ward Special Fund, and to appropriate the increase to the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Special Fund Budget by increasing estimated revenues and the amount appropriated to the Department of Planning and Development Review’s Reconnect Jackson Ward Special Fund by $1,350,000.00, for the purpose of funding the implementation of the Reconnect Jackson Ward project. ORD. 2024-206 introduced and referred
  199. 47. 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, the Elmington Capital Group, LLC, and the Economic Development Authority of the City of Richmond for the purpose of facilitating the construction of an affordable residential development located at 2201 McDonough Street, 2301 McDonough Street, 2300 Semmes Avenue, 2310 Semmes Avenue, 2310A Semmes Avenue, 211 West 22nd Street, 215 West 22nd Street, 217 West 22nd Street, 219 West 22nd Street, 221 West 22nd Street, 301 West 22nd Street, 302 West 22nd Street, 307 West 22nd Street, 315 West 22nd Street, 322 West 22nd Street, 222 West 21st Street, and 2100 Perry Street. (5th District) ORD. 2024-207 introduced and referred
  200. 48. To declare evictions without legal representation as a public crisis and to support right-to-counsel programs and programs increasing access to counsel for residents of the city of Richmond facing eviction as a critical necessity. RES. 2024-R027 introduced and referred
  201. 181 Members of Council provided reports and announcements regarding respective district meetings and activities.
  202. 182 Councilor Nicole Jones left the meeting at 8:44 p.m.
  203. 183 Councilor Stephanie Lynch left the meeting at 8:49 p.m.
  204. 184 Councilor Andreas Addison left the meeting at 8:51 p.m.
  205. 185 Councilor Cynthia Newbille left the meeting at 8:52 p.m.
  206. 186 Councilor Reva Trammell left the meeting at 9:01 p.m.
  207. 188 There being no further business before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 9:06 p.m. ___________________________________ CITY CLERK