City Council
Council Chamber, 2nd Floor - City Hall
Agenda — 149 items
- 1 Interested citizens that wish to provide comments by teleconference/videoconference via Microsoft Teams, must do so prior to 10:00 a.m., on Monday, March 11, 2024, by calling the Office of the City Clerk at (804) 646-7955 and selecting option 3.
- 2 The Honorable Ann-Frances Lambert, Vice President 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
- 3 Call to Order
- 3 Absent
- 4 Spanish Interpretation Announcement
- 4 The Honorable Kristen Nye, President The Honorable Andreas Addison
- 5 To be offered by Pastor Ralland Robinson, Sr. of New Birth Fellowship Ministries
- 6 Pledge of Allegiance
- 6 Council Vice President Ann-Frances Lambert called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and presided.
- 7 Chamber Emergency Evacuation Plan Announcement and Citizen Speaker Guidelines
- 8 Councilmembers Present
- 8 Deputy City Clerk RJ Warren stated that Spanish interpretation service was available in the Council Chamber and that attendees should speak with a representative to receive the appropriate equipment. Deputy City Clerk Warren 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 Deputy City Clerk RJ Warren's announcement.
- 10 Board Appointments and Reappointments - March 11, 2024
- 10 Invocation was offered by Pastor Ralland Robinson, Sr. of New Birth Fellowship Ministries, 5745 Orcutt Ln, Richmond, VA.
- 11 Awards and Presentations
- 11 Members of Council and the audience recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
- 12 20240311 Formal Awards and Recognitions Ceremony Docket
- 12 page break
- 13 Citizen Comment
- 14 March 11, 2024 Citizen Comment Period Speakers List
- 14 Upon the President’s request, Council Management Analyst Pamela Nichols provided information on the appropriate manner in which the Council Chamber is to be evacuated in the event of an emergency along with citizen speaker guidelines.
- 15 Agenda Review and Amendments
- 16 Action Items (Consent Agenda)
- 17 Action Items (Regular Agenda and Motions)
- 17 Councilor Katherine Jordan moved that the following appointments be approved:
- 18 Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings
- 18 Urban Forestry Commission: Whit Clements Betsy Coffield Mary Elfner Kendra Norrell Janine Lester Carlin Tracey
- 19 February 26, 2024 Informal Meeting Minutes
- 19 The motion was seconded and approved: Ayes 7, Jordan, Jones, Robertson, Lynch, Trammell, Newbille, Lambert. Noes None.
- 20 February 26, 2024 Formal Meeting Minutes
- 21 Introduction of Ordinances and Resolutions
- 21 Councilor Ellen Robertson, on behalf of City Council, honored and recognized AmeriCorps and proclaimed the second full calendar week of March as Richmond AmeriCorps Week.
- 22 March 11, 2024 Introduction Papers List
- 22 A copy of the material provided has been filed.
- 23 Reports or Announcements by Members of the Council
- 24 Adjournment
- 25 PAGE BREAK
- 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 Gail Moskowitz, Jewish Community Federation Richmond member, Hadassah member, addressed Council and requested that Council not consider a proposed resolution requesting a ceasefire related to the conflict in Gaza.
- 27 Time and Place of Meetings
- 27 Princess Blanding addressed Council and requested that Council listen to the Richmond Palestinian community's request for a ceasefire resolution related to the conflict in Gaza.
- 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 Amy Scharf, Jewish Community Federation of Richmond Board member, stated her appreciation for Council's work on behalf or Richmond residents. Ms. Scharf requested that Council refrain from taking action on the proposed ceasefire resolution related to the conflict in Gaza, and she also stated that the resolution would not stop the international conflict.
- 29 Citizen Comment Period
- 29 Mavis Green addressed Council and stated his appreciation for the city approving collective bargaining. Mr. Green requested that Council help expedite the process for approving a proposed labor deal and help support labor and trade city workers.
- 30 The Citizen Comment Period is an opportunity for citizens 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 Maurice Black addressed Council and stated that the city still needed to approve a collective bargaining labor agreement with trade and labor city employees. Mr. Black also stated that trade and labor employees are responsible for essential work on behalf of residents, and he requested that the labor agreement be approved.
- 31 Guidelines for Citizen Participation*
- 31 Laura Harris addressed Council and informed members that she recently worked in a dangerous enclosed space without properly trained employees. Ms. Harris stated that the collective bargaining labor agreement for labor and trade employees would help ensure that proper safety training is available for employees.
- 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 Derrick Golden addressed Council and stated his concerns about the amount of subcontractors used by the city. Mr. Golden also stated that an approved labor and trade agreement would help increase the hiring of permanent city workers.
- 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. Citizens may express their views in writing in lieu of an oral presentation.
- 34 Councilor Ellen Robertson moved that the following ordinance be continued to the March 25, 2024 City Council meeting, which was seconded and approved: Ayes, 7, Jordan, Jones, Robertson, Lynch, Trammell, Newbille, Lambert. Noes None.
- 35 Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with a disability. Citizens 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 PAGE BREAK
- 36 Councilor Ellen Robertson moved to amend the agenda as follows:
- 37 The Consent Agenda
- 38 The following ordinances and resolutions were considered:
- 1. To amend City Code § 11-102, concerning unlawful dumping, for the purpose of including a prohibition against dumping yard waste on public and private property.
- 2. To authorize the special use of the property known as 2017 2nd Avenue for the purpose of a two-family detached dwelling, upon certain terms and conditions. (6th District)
- 3. To authorize the special use of the properties known as 1200, 1202, 1204, 1206, 1208, 1210, 1212, and 1220 North 26th Street for the purpose of ten single-family attached dwellings and [ten] six garages [as an accessory use] which may be used as accessory dwelling units, upon certain terms and conditions. (As Amended) (7th District)
- 41 The motion was seconded and approved: Ayes 7, Jordan, Jones, Robertson, Lynch, Trammell, Newbille, Lambert. Noes None.
- 4. To repeal ch.2, art. VII, div. 3 of the City Code (§§ 2-1336 - 2-1339), concerning webpages for development and capital improvements projects.
- 5. To amend and reordain City Code § 2-1146, concerning the Green City Commission, for the purpose of changing the name and modifying the composition, terms, responsibilities, and membership of the Commission.
- 6. To authorize the special use of the properties known as 1 Rear North Auburn Avenue and 3145 Rear Floyd Avenue for the purpose of a surface parking lot, garages, and electric vehicle charging stations, upon certain terms and conditions. (As Amended) (1st District)
- 7. To authorize the special use of the property known as 2510 Lynhaven Avenue for the purpose of a multifamily dwelling containing up to 50 dwelling units, upon certain terms and conditions. (8th District)
- 8. To authorize the special use of the property known as 1412 Rogers Street for the purpose of a two-family detached dwelling, upon certain terms and conditions. (7th District)
- 9. To direct the sale of the City-owned real estate located at 2510 Lynhaven Avenue, consisting of 3.937± acres, for nominal consideration to YWCA Richmond, and in connection therewith to authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to execute a Purchase, Sale & Development Agreement between the City and YWCA Richmond, all for the purpose of facilitating the construction of an affordable multifamily residential development. (8th District)
- 10. 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.
- 11. To amend the Rules of Procedure adopted by Res. No. 2021-R031, adopted Jun. 14, 2021, for the purpose of modifying certain rules and procedures.
- 12. To express the City Council’s support for the City’s participation in the United States Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration’s Bridge Investment Program for the purpose of funding the City’s Lombardy Street CSX Bridge Replacement project.
- 13. To designate the property known as 2510 Lynhaven Avenue as a revitalization area pursuant to Va. Code § 36-55.30:2. (8th District)
- 52 Page Break
- 53 The Regular Agenda
- 53 Public Hearing
- 14. To authorize the special use of the property known as 2904 Noble Avenue for the purpose of a single-family detached dwelling with a driveway within the front yard, upon certain terms and conditions. (3rd District)
- 54 Allan Chipman addressed RES. 2024-R007, and stated his concerns about the possible impact on residents wishing to address matters before Council.
- 55 Amy Oblinger, on behalf of a neighboring property owner, spoke in opposition of ORD. 2024-052, and stated her concerns about overcrowding with the allowance of two residences on the referenced lot of land.
- 56 Madeline McElgunn spoke in opposition of RES. 2024-R007, and stated that the proposed rule changes would create additional barriers between residents and Council. Madeline McElgunn also stated concerns about the difficulty contacting the city's Human Rights Commission.
- 57 Katherine Harville spoke in opposition of RES. 2024-R007, and stated that current issues with city transparency negatively impact the proposed changes. Ms. Harville also stated her concerns about the Citizen Comment Period only having eight available slots for speakers, and she stated that the number of speakers is not addressed in Council's Rules of Procedure.
- 58 Penny Page spoke in opposition of RES. 2024-R007, and stated that public comment has a long history in Virginia and requested that Council respect that tradition.
- 59 Victoria Vanzura, ORD. 2024-051 applicant, spoke in support of ORD. 2024-051, and stated that the request was not for a new driveway, but to complete the unfinished work of one. Ms. Vanzura also stated that she was trying to resolve the issue of an unfinished driveway in a legal way, and she noted the support of surrounding neighbors and civic associations.
- 60 Kurt Gottfried spoke in support of ORD. 2024-051, and stated that he did not see any negative impact with approving the special use permit. Mr. Gottfried also stated that other houses on the street have driveways, and that he believed the request was a special circumstance.
- 61 Will Gillette, representing ORD. 2024-052 applicant, spoke in support of ORD. 2024-052, and informed Council about the amount of public engagement that occurred regarding the proposed development at Rogers Street. Mr. Gillette also stated that he individually addressed setback concerns from surrounding neighbors.
- 62 Gabriel Mayer spoke in support of ORD. 2024-051, and stated his property also has a driveway on the same block. Mr. Mayer also stated that he believed the driveway will help increase parking availability on Noble Street.
- 63 Councilor Katherine Jordan addressed the proposed rule changes referenced in RES. 2024-R007, and she inquired if individuals speaking virtually that experience technical difficulties would be prevented from speaking for 90 days.
- 64 City Attorney Laura Drewry stated that the intent of the rule change is not to penalize an individual experiencing technical issues with attending the meeting.
- 65 Councilor Stephanie Lynch addressed RES. 2024-R007, and stated that residents have additional ways to engage with Council through staff and Council standing committees.
- 66 Councilor Reva Trammell stated that she believed if residents had an easier way to identify and contact city departments, then the need to speak before Council would be less necessary.
- 67 Councilor Nicole Jones addressed RES. 2024-R007, and she recommended that Council amend the number of Citizen Comment speakers from eight individuals to ten.
- 68 Councilor Ellen Robertson addressed RES. 2024-R007, and stated that Council was working on the proposed changes for a large amount of time. Councilor Robertson also stated her concern that residents be assured that they would have access to Councilmembers.
- 69 Councilor Cynthia Newbille stated that the intent of RES. 2024-R007 is not to limit the voice of residents. Councilor Newbille also stated her willingness for further amendments after receiving feedback from residents.
- 70 Vice President Ann-Frances Lambert provided background information regarding ORD. 2024-051, and she invited city administration to address the proposed special use permit.
- 71 Kevin Vonck, Director of Planning and Development Review, provided the procedural history of ORD. 2024-051, and he noted the reasoning of why the City Planning Commission recommended denial of the special use permit.
- 72 There were no further comments or discussions and the Consent Agenda was adopted: Ayes 7, Jordan, Jones, Robertson, Lynch, Trammell, Newbille, Lambert. Noes None.
- 73 At the request of Council, Chief Administrative Officer Lincoln Saunders provided an update regarding the city's labor agreement negotiations with labor and trade employees.
- 74 page break
- 76 There were no Regular Agenda items.
- 77 Motions
- 78 Councilor Cynthia Newbille moved that the ordinance entitled:
- 79 be amended and continued to Monday, March 25, 2024 as follows:
- 80 Page 1, Line 5 After the word “and”, strike the word “ten” and insert the word “six”
- 81 Page 1, Line 6 After the word “garages”, strike the text “as an accessory use”, and insert the text “which may be used as accessory dwelling units”
- 82 Page 1, Line 15 At the beginning of the line, strike the word “ten”, and insert the word “six” After the word “garages”, strike the text “as an accessory use”, and insert the text “which may be used as accessory dwelling units”
- 83 Page 3, Line 13 After the word “and”, strike the word “ten” and insert the word “six” After the word “garages”, strike the text “as an accessory use”, and insert the text “which may be used as accessory dwelling units”
- 84 Page 3, Line 20 After the comma following the year “2023”, insert the text “with sheets A0-0 and A2-0, dated March 4, 2024” followed by a comma
- 85 Page 4, Line 9 After the word “and”, strike the word “ten” and insert the word “six” After the word “garages”, strike the text “as an accessory use”, and insert the text “which may be used as accessory dwelling units”
- 86 Page 4, Line 11 After the subsection (b), strike the text “Each separated garage structure and lot shall only be transferred with its respective single-family attached dwelling lot, substantially as shown on the Plans.”
- 87 Page 4, Line 13 At the beginning of the line, strike the subsection letter “(c)” After the second occurrence of the word “the”, strike the text “Special Use”, and insert the text “single-family dwellings”
- 88 Page 4, Line 14 After the period following the word “Plans”, insert the text “The height of the accessory dwelling units shall not exceed two stories”, followed by a period
- 89 Page 4, Line 16 At the beginning of the line, strike the subsection letter “(d)”, and insert the subsection “(c)”
- 90 Page 4, Line 18 At the beginning of the line, strike the subsection letter “(e)”, and insert the subsection “(d)”
- 91 Page 4, Line 20 At the beginning of the line, strike the subsection letter “(f)”, and insert the subsection “(e)”
- 92 Page 4, Line 21 After the first occurrence of the word “lots”, strike the text “with accompanying garage lots”
- 93 The motion was seconded and approved: Ayes 7, Jordan, Jones, Robertson, Lynch, Trammell, Newbille, Lambert. Noes None
- 95 There were no amendments or corrections to the meeting minutes of the Informal and Formal Council Sessions held on Monday, February 26, 2024, at 4:00 p.m., and 6:00 p.m., respectively; and Council approved the minutes as presented.
- 100 City Council will hold a public hearing on the following ordinances on Monday, March 25, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.:
- 15. To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to accept funds in the amount of $8,312.28 from the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, and to appropriate the increase to the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Special Fund Budget by increasing estimated revenues and the amount appropriated to the Department of Public Works’ Litter Control Act Grant Special Fund by $8,312.28 for the purpose of supporting the City’s litter prevention and recycling activities.
- 16. To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to accept funds in the amount of $50,000.00 from the Virginia Department of Emergency Management, to amend the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Special Fund Budget by creating a new special fund for the Department of Emergency Communications, Preparedness, and Response called the “FY24 Mobile Camera Trailer Grant Special Fund,” and to appropriate the increase to the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Special Fund Budget by increasing estimated revenues and the amount appropriated to the Department of Emergency Communications, Preparedness, and Response’s FY24 Mobile Camera Trailer Grant Special Fund by $50,000.00, for the purpose purchasing a mobile camera trailer.
- 17. To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to accept funds in the amount of $249,000.00 from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services, to amend the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Special Fund Budget by creating a new special fund for the Office of the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Human Services called the OIRE Youth and Family Violence Prevention Special Fund, and to appropriate $88,750.00 of the accepted funds to the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Special Fund Budget by increasing estimated revenues and the amount appropriated to the Office of the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Human Services’ OIRE Youth and Family Violence Prevention Special Fund by $88,750.00, and to amend the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 General Fund by increasing estimated revenues and the amount appropriated to the YWCA Richmond line item in the Non-Departmental agency by the remaining $160,250.00 of the accepted funds, all for the purpose of providing violence prevention and intervention services to newcomer, immigrant, and refugee youth.
- 18. To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to accept funds in the amount of $249,976.00 from the Virginia Department of Emergency Management, to amend the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Special Fund Budget by creating a new special fund for the Department of Emergency Communications, Preparedness, and Response called the “FY24 Vehicle Barrier System Grant Special Fund,” and to appropriate the increase to the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Special Fund Budget by increasing estimated revenues and the amount appropriated to the Department of Emergency Communications, Preparedness, and Response’s FY24 Vehicle Barrier System Grant Special Fund by $249,976.00, for the purpose purchasing a vehicle barrier system.
- 19. To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to accept funds in the amount of $300,000.00 from the Virginia 9-1-1 Services Board, to amend the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Special Fund Budget by creating a new special fund for the Department of Emergency Communications, Preparedness, and Response called the “FY24 Call Handling Equipment Grant Special Fund,” and to appropriate the increase to the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Special Fund Budget by increasing estimated revenues and the amount appropriated to the Department of Emergency Communications, Preparedness, and Response’s FY24 Call Handling Equipment Grant Special Fund by $300,000.00, for the purpose of updating the call handling equipment within the City’s emergency communication center.
- 20. To amend Ord. No. 2023-071, adopted May 8, 2023, which adopted the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Special Fund Budget, by increasing estimated revenues from the Downtown Special Assessment Fund and Riverfront Special Assessment Fund by $613,714.32 and appropriating such increases to the Department of Finance’s Special Assessment Districts Special Fund and Riverfront Special Assessment Special Fund for the purpose of funding Venture Richmond services.
- 21. 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, to (i) create certain new line items in the Non-Departmental agency, (ii) transfer [$830,485.00] $865,000.00 from the Office of Sustainability, and (iii) appropriate such [$830,485.00] $865,000.00 to the new line items in the Non-Departmental agency, all for the purpose of providing grants to certain entities to facilitate the implementation of neighborhood climate resilience projects. (As Amended)
- 22. To amend Ord. No. 2023-071, adopted May 8, 2023, as amended by Ord. No. 2023-273, adopted Oct. 10, 2023, which adopted the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 General Fund Budget and made appropriations pursuant thereto, by changing the uses and allocation of the Council District Funds for the Ninth District pursuant to Va. Code § 15.2-2503 for the use of the Council Member in the representation of the Ninth District.
- 23. To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to execute a License Agreement between the Capital Region Land Conservancy, Inc., as licensor, and the City of Richmond, as licensee, for the purpose of granting the City of Richmond access to the portion of the Richmond Slave Trail located on the property known as 1401 Brander Street in the city of Richmond to make certain improvements. (6th District)
- 24. To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to accept funds in the total amount of $3,000,000.00 from the Central Virginia Transportation Authority, and to amend Ord. No. 2023-073, adopted May 8, 2023, which accepted a program of proposed Capital Improvement Projects for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 and the four fiscal years thereafter, adopted a Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024, and determined a means of financing the same, by (i) establishing a new project for the Department of Public Works in the Transportation category called the “Fall Line Trail Bryan Park Segment” project, and (ii) increasing estimated revenues from the funds received from the Central Virginia Transportation Authority and the amount appropriated to the new Department of Public Works’ Fall Line Trail Bryan Park Segment project in the Transportation category by $3,000,000.00, for the purpose of funding the implementation of the Fall Line Trail Bryan Park Segment project.
- 25. 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 a non-departmental agency, to create certain new line items in the Non-departmental agency, appropriate a portion of such estimated interest income revenue thereto, and transfer certain funds; to amend Ord. No. 2023-073, adopted May 8, 2024, which accepted a program of proposed Capital Improvement Projects for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 and the four fiscal years thereafter, adopted a Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024, and determined a means of financing the same, by establishing a new project for the Department of Parks, Recreation, and Community Facilities in the Capital Investment Opportunities category called the “Parks Improvement Projects” project; and to appropriate $988,156.00 in transferred funds of such $9,000,000.00 of increased revenue from estimated interest income to the Department of Parks, Recreation, and Community Facilities’ Parks Improvement Projects project in the Capital Investment Opportunities category for the purpose of funding improvements in City parks and recreation facilities.
- 26. To erect all-way stop signs at the intersection of Grayland Avenue and South Sheppard Street. (5th District)
- 27. To erect all-way stop signs at the intersection of Parkwood Avenue and McCloy Street. (5th District)
- 28. To designate that portion of East 32nd Street located between its intersection with Midlothian Turnpike and its intersection with McRand Street in honor of the late Frank J. Wilkins, Sr. (5th District)
- 29. To amend City Code § 26-298, concerning interest on refunds of tax payments, for the purpose of requiring the Department of Finance to notify taxpayers of admissions, lodging, and meals taxes and business, professional and occupational license taxes of any credits or overpayments on their accounts and invite the taxpayer to apply for a refund within 90 days of the credit becoming available.
- 30. To amend City Code § 26-361, concerning the due date, payment without penalty, and interest chargeable on delinquent taxes, 26-362, concerning the due date when assessed by the State Corporation Commission, penalty, and rates of interest chargeable on delinquent taxes, and 26-430, concerning the penalty for delinquent taxes, for the purpose of requiring the Department of Finance to send to taxpayers assessed with taxes and levies for that year by United States mail a bill setting forth the amount due not later than 45 days prior to the payment due date for such taxes and levies.
- 31. To amend and reordain City Code §§ 26-364, concerning tax relief for elderly persons, and evaluation of exemption or freeze program, and 26-365, concerning real estate tax relief for qualified permanently and totally disabled, and evaluation of exemption or freeze program, for the purpose of revising certain exemptions and deadlines.
- 118 City Council will hold a public hearing on the following ordinances on Monday, April 8, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.:
- 32. To amend and reordain Ord. No. 2019-300, adopted Nov. 12, 2019, which authorized the special use of the property known as 1217 West Leigh Street for the purpose of a veterinary clinic, to expand the veterinary use and to revise the plans, upon certain terms and conditions. (2nd District)
- 33. To authorize the special use of the property known as 1205 North 34th Street for the purpose of two single-family attached dwellings, certain terms and conditions. (7th District)
- 34. To authorize the special use of the property known as 2727 West Broad Street for the purpose of a restaurant use with a nightclub that is open until 2:00 a.m., upon certain terms and conditions. (2nd District)
- 35. To authorize the special use of the property known as 5224 Bryce Lane for the purpose of a day nursery for up to 12 children, upon certain terms and conditions. (9th District)
- 36. To authorize the special use of the property known as 2127 Idlewood Avenue for the purpose of a dwelling unit within an accessory building to a single-family attached dwelling, upon certain terms and conditions. (5th District)
- 37. To authorize the special use of the property known as 3001 West Leigh Street for the purpose of a mixed-use building with outdoor dining, upon certain terms and conditions. (2nd District)
- 38. To authorize the special use of the property known as 2430 Rucker Lane for the purpose of up to two single-family detached dwellings, upon certain terms and conditions. (8th District)
- 39. To close to public use and travel a portion of public right-of-way located on the west side of Pear Street at its intersection with East Cary Street, consisting of 842 ± square feet, upon certain terms and conditions. (7th District)
- 128 Members of Council provided reports and announcements regarding respective district meetings and activities.
- 129 Councilor Stephanie Lynch left the meeting at 7:42 p.m.
- 131 There being no further business before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 7:57 p.m. ___________________________________ CITY CLERK