City Council
Council Chamber, 2nd Floor - City Hall
Agenda — 168 items
- 1 The Honorable Kristen Nye, President The Honorable Ann-Frances Lambert, Vice President The Honorable Andreas Addison (early departure) The Honorable Nicole Jones The Honorable Katherine Jordan The Honorable Stephanie Lynch (early departure) The Honorable Cynthia Newbille The Honorable Ellen Robertson The Honorable Reva Trammell
- 2 Chamber Security and Spanish Interpretation Announcement
- 3 Order of Business
- 3 Call to Order
- 4 Invocation
- 4 Council President Kristen Nye called the meeting to order at 6:07 p.m. and presided.
- 5 Invocation was offered by Minister Joy Franklin of Truth Ministries, 4719 W. Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia.
- 6 Members of Council and the audience recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
- 6 Michael Winborne, City Hall Security Manager, announced security policies and expected conduct for members of the public present in the Council Chamber.
- 7 Chamber Emergency Evacuation Plan Announcement and Public Speaker Guidelines
- 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.
- 8 Councilmembers Present
- 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.
- 9 Action on Appointments and Reappointments
- 10 Board Appointments and Reappointments - May 13, 2024
- 11 Awards and Presentations
- 11 page break
- 12 20240513 Formal Awards and Recognitions Ceremony Docket
- 13 Public Comment
- 13 Upon the President’s request, Council Management Analyst Lisa Braxton 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.
- 14 May 13, 2024 Public Comment Period Speakers List
- 14 Electronic Participation
- 15 Agenda Review and Amendments
- 15 Pursuant to Rule III(D)(4)(b) of Council’s Rules of Procedure, Councilor Andreas Addison made a request to participate in the meeting via Microsoft Teams from Washington D.C., due to his participation as a panelist regarding the United States Department of Transportation Safe Streets for All Grant Program, that prevented his physical attendance. The Council members present were required to adopt a motion to approve Councilor Addison's participation in the meeting by electronic communication means if it appeared to the body that his request complied with Rule III(D) of Council’s Rules of Procedure. A motion was solicited from those members physically assembled to approve Councilor Addison's participation in the meeting by electronic communication means.
- 16 Action Items (Consent Agenda)
- 16 Councilor Katherine Jordan moved to allow Councilor Andreas Addison to participate in the meeting by electronic communication means. The motion was seconded and approved: Ayes 8, Jordan, Jones, Robertson, Lynch, Trammell, Newbille, Lambert, Nye. Noes None.
- 17 Action Items (Regular Agenda and Motions)
- 18 Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings
- 18 A copy of the material provided has been filed.
- 19 April 22, 2024 Informal Meeting Minutes
- 20 April 22, 2024 Formal Meeting Minutes
- 20 Vice President Ann-Frances Lambert moved that the following appointments and reappointments be approved:
- 21 Introduction of Ordinances and Resolutions
- 21 City Planning Commission: Burchell Pinnock (reappointment)
- 22 May 13, 2024 Introduction Papers List
- 22 Commission of Architectural Review: Andrew Moore (reappointment) Catherine Easterling Erik Bootsma Beth Rutledge
- 23 Reports or Announcements by Members of the Council
- 23 Safe and Healthy Streets Commission: John Hamilton
- 24 Adjournment
- 24 Urban Design Committee: Jessie Gemmer (reappointment) Damon Pearson (reappointment) Amelia Wehunt (reappointment)
- 25 PAGE BREAK
- 25 Board Directors of the Economic Development Authority: Jer'Mykeal McCoy (reappointment)
- 26 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 Participatory Budgeting Steering Commission: James Alexander Boschen Samuel Davies
- 27 Time and Place of Meetings
- 27 Advisory Board for the Assessment of Towing Fees and the Storage of Vehicles: Johnny McRoy, II
- 28 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 Community Criminal Justice Board: Marilynn Goss (reappointment)
- 29 Public Comment Period
- 29 Central Virginia Waste Management Authority: Joshua Lee Mathews-Ailsworth
- 30 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 Clean City Commission: Jameson Babb (reappointment) Carter Anderson Ashley Coles Steve Marzolf Alexis Sulentic Andrew Kilius Duffy Christine Banks
- 31 Guidelines for Public Participation*
- 31 Sustainability and Resilience Commission: Harrison Wallace
- 32 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 The motion was seconded and unanimously approved.
- 33 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.
- 34 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 A copy of the material provided has been filed:
- 35 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.
- 36 * 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 Council President Kristen Nye, on behalf of City Council, and Chief Administrative Officer Lincoln Saunders, on behalf of Mayor Levar Stoney, honored and recognized Richmond Code Enforcement Agents and National Building Safety Month.
- 37 PAGE BREAK
- 38 The Consent Agenda
- 39 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.
- 39 Rabbi Adam Winston addressed Council and stated that Council does not have the authority to address international issues or affairs, specifically regarding the conflict in Gaza.
- 1. To amend Ord. No. 2000-410-2001-10, adopted Jan. 8, 2001, as previously amended by Ord. No. 2001-220-231, adopted Jul. 23, 2001, and Ord. No. 2017-242, adopted May 29, 2019, which approved the “Shops at Stratford Hills Community Unit Plan,” for the purpose of increasing the area subject to the community unit plan by 2.85 acres to 67.4± acres and modifying the development standards, under certain terms and conditions. (As Amended) (4th District)
- 40 Dionne DiBlasio-Lenassi addressed Council and requested that members adopt a proposed ceasefire resolution related to the conflict in Gaza.
- 2. To install one speed table in the 1600 block of Monteiro Street and one speed table in the 1800 block of Monteiro Street. (6th District)
- 41 Drew Alexander addressed Council and provided statistics related to prior wars and conflicts involving the United States of America. Mr. Alexander stated the conflict in Gaza should be categorized as a war, and he noted that he believed civilian casualties could not be avoided in such war.
- 3. To erect all-way stop signs at the intersection of Grayland Avenue and South Sheppard Street. (5th District)
- 42 Sara Jamal addressed Council and spoke in support of Council adopting a ceasefire resolution related to the conflict in Gaza. Ms. Jamal stated her concerns about the tactics used by Israel, and she requested that Council take a stand related to the Gaza conflict.
- 4. To erect all-way stop signs at the intersection of Parkwood Avenue and McCloy Street. (5th District)
- 43 Karen Leibowitz addressed Council and stated her opposition to members considering a ceasefire resolution related to the conflict in Gaza. Ms. Leibowitz requested that Council concentrate on local issues.
- 5. 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)
- 44 Kate Gordon addressed Council and spoke in support of Council adopting a ceasefire resolution related to the conflict in Gaza. Ms. Gordon spoke to her concerns about the action taken by the Israeli government and the impact on Palestinians.
- 6. To amend ch. 9, art. III, of the City Code by adding therein a new section 9-58.1, concerning polling place licenses.
- 45 Sarojini Rao addressed Council and requested that members adopt a proposed ceasefire resolution related to the conflict in Gaza. Ms. Rao asked that Council make a decision that reflects its values.
- 7. To authorize the special use of the property known as 1515 Chamberlayne Parkway for the purpose of a mixed-use building containing up to 91 dwelling units, upon certain terms and conditions. (3rd District)
- 8. To authorize the special use of the properties known as 2902 ½ East Franklin Street and 2904 East Franklin Street for the purpose of two single-family detached dwellings, upon certain terms and conditions. (7th District)
- 47 Vice President Ann-Frances Lambert moved to amend the agenda as follows:
- 9. To authorize the special use of the property known as 1210 West Franklin Street for the purpose of a multifamily dwelling containing up to three dwelling units, upon certain terms and conditions. (2nd District)
- 10. To authorize the special use of the property known as 3704 Lawson Street for the purpose of up to four two-family detached dwellings which may contain permanent supportive housing uses, upon certain terms and conditions. (5th District)
- 11. To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to execute a Lease Agreement between the City of Richmond, as landlord, and the Greater Richmond Transit Co., as tenant, for the purpose of allowing the Greater Richmond Transit Co. to maintain and operate radio communications equipment on and within City Hall located at 900 East Broad Street. (6th District)
- 12. To approve the text of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Richmond, Virginia, and International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 995 in accordance with City Code section 2-1301.13.
- 13. To approve the text of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Richmond, Virginia, and Richmond Coalition of Police in accordance with City Code section 2-1301.13.
- 14. To approve the text of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Richmond, Virginia, and Service Employees International Union, Virginia 512 in accordance with City Code section 2-1301.13.
- 15. To request that the Chief Administrative Officer cause the preparation of a study to identify a location in the Shockoe Bottom area of the city of Richmond for the National Slavery Museum.
- 54 The motion was seconded and approved: Ayes 8, Jordan, Jones, Robertson, Lynch, Trammell, Newbille, Lambert, Nye. Noes None. Addison was excused.
- 55 The Regular Agenda
- 56 Budget-Related Papers
- 56 The following ordinances were considered:
- 16. 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 certificates of appropriateness, certificates of zoning compliance, zoning confirmation letters, and other filing fees set forth in ch. 30 of the City Code, concerning zoning, for the fiscal year commencing Jul.1, 2024, and ending Jun. 30, 2025, and to appropriate the estimated revenues for such fiscal year for the objects and purposes stated in such budget. (As Amended)
- 17. To accept a program of proposed Capital Improvement Projects for the fiscal year beginning Jul. 1, 2024, and for the four fiscal years thereafter; to adopt a Capital Budget for the fiscal year beginning Jul. 1, 2024; and to determine the means of financing the same. (As Amended)
- 18. To amend Ord. No. 2023-071, adopted May 8, 2023, which adopted the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 General Fund Budget and made appropriations pursuant thereto, by increasing revenues from estimated interest income by $9,000,000.00, to appropriate a portion of such estimated interest income to various City departments and certain non-departmental agencies, to create certain new line items in the Non-departmental agency, and appropriate such estimated interest income revenue thereto for the purpose of funding certain City departments and nonprofit initiatives.
- 60 The public hearing for items 19 thru 22 were previously held on Monday, April 22, 2024.
- 19. To adopt a new pay plan for the City for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 and to repeal Ord. No. 2023-074, adopted May 8, 2023, and all amendatory ordinances thereto.
- 20. To authorize the issuance of general obligation public improvement bonds of the City of Richmond in the maximum principal amount of $96,417,470 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 traffic control facilities, streets, sidewalks and other public ways, bridges, storm sewers, drains and culverts, and refuse disposal facilities; 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 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 taxable bonds, for the same purposes and uses, in the same maximum principal amount and payable over the same period as such general obligation public improvement bonds.
- 21. To authorize the issuance of general obligation public improvement bonds of the City of Richmond in the maximum principal amount of $23,191,102 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; and authorizes 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 and to authorize the issuance of notes of the City in anticipation of the issuance of such bonds, and to authorize the issuance of taxable bonds, for the same purposes and uses, in the same maximum principal amount and payable over the same period as such general obligation public improvement bonds.
- 22. To authorize the issuance of public utility revenue bonds of the City of Richmond in the maximum principal amount of $73,804,186 to finance the cost of capital improvement projects of the gas, water and wastewater utilities and public utilities buildings and facilities for the following purposes and uses: enlargement, extension, repair, replacement, improvement and equipping of the gas plant and transmission lines; enlargement, extension, repair, replacement, improvement and equipping of the waterworks plant and transmission lines; 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 taxable bonds, for the same purposes and uses, in the same maximum principal amount and payable over the same period as such public utility revenue bonds.
- 66 Public Hearing
- 67 Bill Pantele spoke in support of ORD. 2024-122, and he stated his appreciation for the work of Council and city administration regarding the collective bargaining agreement between the city and the Richmond Coalition of Police.
- 68 Ramon Hardy spoke in support of ORD. 2024-116, and requested that Council support the proposed mix-used development that will include 91 apartments.
- 69 Vice President Ann-Frances Lambert stated her appreciation for Mr. Hardy's comments related to ORD. 2024-116.
- 70 Councilor Reva Trammell stated her appreciation to individuals involved with establishing the collective bargaining agreements between city employees and administration.
- 71 President Kristen Nye stated her support for the three collective bargaining agreement ordinances, and she noted her appreciation for individuals that worked to establish the agreements.
- 72 Councilor Stephanie Lynch stated her appreciation for city employees and noted her support for the collective bargaining agreements.
- 73 There were no comments or discussions and the Consent Agenda was adopted: Ayes 8, Jordan, Jones, Robertson, Lynch, Trammell, Newbille, Lambert, Nye. Noes None. Addison was excused.
- 75 There were no Regular Agenda items.
- 77 The following ordinances were considered:
- 85 Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Lincoln Saunders addressed Council and acknowledged Council and city staff that collaborated to draft the city's proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
- 86 Public Hearing
- 87 Sharon Gilbert, Richmond Public Schools (RPS) Administrative Office Associate, Richmond Education Association (REA) member, requested that Council amend the budget to provide needed funding for capital improvements for school facilities.
- 88 Charles Willis, United Communities Against Crime Executive Director, spoke in support of the amended budget and stated that the budget would benefit the city.
- 89 Inga Carr Bell spoke in support of school funding, and she stated that RPS facilities greatly needed the funding for maintenance improvements.
- 90 Ann Forrester, RPS Teacher, REA Vice President, requested that Council fully fund RPS. Ms. Forrester stated her appreciation for the amended capital improvement project budget related to RPS facilities, and she noted that continued investment in facilities will be necessary in the future.
- 91 A copy of the material provided has been filed.
- 92 Jasmine Cuellar requested that Council provide the requested funding for RPS.
- 93 Fern Diaz-Castros spoke in support of the capital improvement project (CIP) amendment related to RPS facilities.
- 94 Cole Oberman, RPS Teacher, REA member, requested that the city fully fund RPS, and he addressed the quality of RPS facilities. Mr. Oberman stated that RPS operations should also be fully funded, and not just the CIP budget requests.
- 95 Lisa Delao, RPS Teacher, REA board member, stated her appreciation for the amended CIP budget related to RPS facility investments, but requested that RPS fund even more investments such as supplies and healthy food.
- 96 Hannah Clayman, RPS Exceptional Education Teacher, REA member, requested that the city show investment in the city's youth by fully funding RPS.
- 97 Jacob Neal-Helt, RPS Teacher, REA member, requested that Council adopt the proposed amended budget related to RPS CIP funding.
- 98 Lynne Fetter stated it was important that the city fully fund RPS, and she noted her concerns about the debate related to funding schools.
- 99 Taylor Dayton stated she was a former RPS teacher, and she requested that the city fully fund RPS. Ms. Dayton also stated that if Council wanted young families to remain in the city, then more investments were necessary for RPS operations and RPS facilities.
- 100 Mac Atkins stated that the city should reallocate funding in the budget to fully fund RPS.
- 101 Mark Wood, Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Professor, stated his support for RPS teachers, and he requested that the city fully fund RPS.
- 102 Councilor Nicole Jones stated her appreciation for individuals that spoke in support of RPS funding. Councilor Jones also stated that the city needed to invest not only in RPS, but other aspects of the city's youth outside of schools.
- 103 Councilor Katherine Jordan stated that the city has increased RPS funding by $88,000,000 over the past eight years. Councilor Jordan also stated that the city could save money by addressing RPS facilities maintenance now. Councilor Jordan further stated her support for collective bargaining being addressed in the city budget.
- 104 Councilor Stephanie Lynch stated that the city had proactively increased funding for RPS, and she noted her concerns that Council does not have any involvement with how RPS spends its funding once it is allocated.
- 105 Councilor Reva Trammell stated her concerns that Council does not have any involvement with how RPS spends funding once allocated.
- 106 Councilor Ellen Robertson stated her appreciation for individuals that provided comments related to the budget. Councilor Robertson also stated her concern about RPS facilities, and she noted her support for the amended budget that would provide additional CIP RPS funding.
- 107 Councilor Cynthia Newbille stated her appreciation for RPS teachers, and she noted her support for the increased RPS CIP funding.
- 108 Vice President Ann-Frances Lambert stated her support for RPS teachers, and she requested that the city increase its lobbying efforts regarding school funding requests from the General Assembly of Virginia.
- 109 President Kristen Nye stated that Council does not have any control of how RPS spends funding once it is allocated, and she recommended that RPS advocates connect with the Richmond School Board to review how the received funds are spent. President Nye also stated the city could save money by consolidating schools. President Nye further stated her appreciation for city administration and Council staff regarding Council's budget review process.
- 110 There were no further comments or discussions ORD. 2024-099, ORD. 2024-100, ORD. 2024-128, ORD. 2024-101, ORD. 2024-102, ORD. 2024-103, and ORD. 2024-104 were unanimously adopted.
- 111 Motions
- 112 Councilor Katherine Jordan moved that the ordinance entitled:
- 113 Be amended and continued to Tuesday, May 28, 2024, for the purpose of increasing the area subject to the community unit plan by 2.85 acres to 67.4± acres and modifying the development standards, under certain terms and conditions, to increase the area subject to the community unit plan by 3.36 acres to 67.86 acres and modify the development standards.
- 114 The motion was seconded and unanimously approved.
- 115 Councilor Ellen Robertson moved to expedite consideration of the following resolution:
- 23. To appoint Gayle Harris to the position of Council Liaison.
- 117 The motion was seconded and unanimously approved.
- 118 Councilor Ellen Robertson provided an introduction and additional background information regarding the proposed resolution.
- 119 Vice President Ann-Frances Lambert stated her support for the appointment of Gayle Harris.
- 120 There were no further comments or discussions and RES. 2024-R016 was unanimously adopted.
- 122 There were no amendments or corrections to the meeting minutes of the Informal and Formal Council Sessions held on Monday, April 22, 2024, at 4:00 p.m., and 6:00 p.m., respectively; and Council approved the minutes as presented.
- 127 City Council will hold a public hearing on the following ordinances on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.:
- 24. To amend and reordain City Code §§ 2-1128, concerning applications for equalization of real estate assessments, 26-101, concerning the creation and purpose of the Office of Assessor of Real Estate, 26-104, concerning the duties, 26-122, concerning the time of making and entering assessment and notice of increases, and 26-147, concerning land books generally, to be effective for real estate tax assessments that are used to calculate real estate taxes for the tax years beginning on Jan. 1, 2026, and Jan. 1, 2027; to amend and reordain City Code §§ 26-104, concerning the duties, 26-105, concerning the assessment of new buildings substantially completed or fit for use and occupancy, and abatement of levies, 26-122, concerning time of making and entering an assessment and notice of increase, 26-147, concerning land books generally, 26-203, concerning the effective date of assessments, 26-230, concerning application to the Assessor for administrative reviews, 26-231, concerning notice of administrative reviews, 26-232, concerning action after hearing and rule of evidence, 26-233, concerning the delegation of hearings to assistant and the summary of evidence, and 26-262, concerning notice to the Assessor of new or remodeled buildings and assessment, to be effective for real estate tax assessments that are used to calculate real estate taxes for the tax years beginning on January 1, 2028, and later; and to amend ch. 26, art. III, div. 1 by adding therein a new section numbered 26-49, concerning the effective date of assessments, all for the purpose of transitioning the City Assessor’s annual real estate assessment cycle from a calendar year to a fiscal year.
- 25. To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to accept grant funds in the amount of $50,000,000.00 from the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality and to appropriate the increase to the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Capital Budget by increasing estimated revenues and the amount appropriated to the Department of Public Utilities’ Combined Sewer Overflow project in the Utilities category by $50,000,000.00 for the purpose of funding the Combined Sewer Overflow project.
- 26. To authorize RRG Properties, LLC, to encroach upon the public right-of-way with an outdoor dining area encroachment, and associated awnings, along the north line of East Broad Street and the east line of North 28th Street at the northeast corner of the intersection of East Broad Street and North 28th Street, upon certain terms and conditions. (7th District)
- 27. To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to execute a Programmatic Agreement, and a Second Amendment thereto, between the City of Richmond and the Virginia State Historic Preservation Office for the purpose of ensuring compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act in the performance of programs funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
- 28. To designate the 2200 block of Gordon Avenue in honor of Gilda Marie Hines. (8th District)
- 29. To declare a public necessity for and to authorize the acquisition by gift of the parcel of real property known as 436 Calhoun Street, and commonly known as the “Calhoun Family Investment Center,” from the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority, for the purpose of maintaining such parcel as a community center. (3rd District)
- 30. To amend City Code §§ 2-1336, concerning definitions related to webpages for development and capital improvements projects, 2-1337, concerning general requirements, and 2-1339, concerning exclusions, and to repeal § 2-1338, concerning project webpage requirements.
- 31. To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer and the Director of Procurement Services, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to execute a Goods and Services Contract between the City and Manchester Marketing, Inc. T/A Seibert’s Towing for towing-related services and tow lot operation.
- 136 City Council will hold a public hearing on the following ordinances on Monday, June 10, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.:
- 32. To amend City Code § 2-1224, concerning compensation and expenses of the members of Council and President of the Council, to provide for salary increases authorized by Va. Code §§ 15.2-1414.5 and 15.2-1414.6.
- 33. To authorize the special use of the property known as 3024 3rd Avenue for the purpose of a two-family detached dwelling, upon certain terms and conditions. (6th District)
- 34. To authorize the special use of the property known as 1416 Bryan Street for the purpose of two two-family detached dwellings, upon certain terms and conditions. (6th District)
- 35. To authorize the special use of the property known as 6209 Forest Hill Avenue for the purpose of a single-family detached dwelling with an accessory building, upon certain terms and conditions. (4th District)
- 36. To authorize the special use of the property known as 1609 Pollock Street for the purpose of up to three two-family detached dwellings, upon certain terms and conditions. (6th District)
- 142 City Council will hold a public hearing on the following ordinance on Monday, June 24, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.:
- 37. To amend City Code § 2-1176, concerning the administration of the Human Rights Commission, for the purpose of modifying the frequency of the Commission’s meetings.
- 145 Members of Council provided reports and announcements regarding respective district meetings and activities.
- 146 Councilor Andreas Addison left the meeting at 8:16 p.m.
- 147 Councilor Stephanie Lynch left the meeting at 8:22 p.m.
- 149 There being no further business before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 8:41 p.m. ___________________________________ CITY CLERK