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February 12, 2024 ·6:00 PM Final

Council Chamber, 2nd Floor - City Hall

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Agenda — 158 items

  1. 1 Call to Order
  2. 2 Chamber Security and Spanish Interpretation Announcement
  3. 2 The Honorable Kristen Nye, President The Honorable Ann-Frances Lambert, Vice President The Honorable Andreas Addison The Honorable Nicole Jones The Honorable Katherine Jordan The Honorable Stephanie Lynch (late arrival and early departure) The Honorable Cynthia Newbille The Honorable Ellen Robertson
  4. 3 Order of Business
  5. 3 Absent
  6. 4 Invocation
  7. 4 The Honorable Reva Trammell
  8. 5 To be offered by Reverend Dr. Robert Winfree of New Life Deliverance Tabernacle
  9. 6 Pledge of Allegiance
  10. 6 Council President Kristen Nye called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. and presided.
  11. 7 Chamber Emergency Evacuation Plan Announcement and Citizen Speaker Guidelines
  12. 8 Councilmembers Present
  13. 8 Michael Winborne, City Hall Security Manager, announced security policies and expected conduct for members of the public present in the Council Chamber.
  14. 9 Action on Appointments and Reappointments
  15. 9 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.
  16. 10 Board Appointments and Reappointments - February 12, 2024 CD.2024.044
  17. 10 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.
  18. 11 Awards and Presentations
  19. 11 Invocation was offered by Reverend Dr. Robert Winfree of New Life Deliverance Tabernacle, 900 Decatur St, Richmond, Virginia.
  20. 12 There were no awards and presentations.
  21. 12 Members of Council and the audience recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
  22. 13 Citizen Comment
  23. 13 page break
  24. 14 February 12, 2024 Citizen Comment Period Speakers List CD.2024.029
  25. 15 Agenda Review and Amendments
  26. 15 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.
  27. 16 Action Items (Consent Agenda)
  28. 16 Electronic Participation
  29. 17 Action Items (Regular Agenda and Motions)
  30. 17 Pursuant to Rule III(D)(4)(b) of Council’s Rules of Procedure, Councilor Stephanie Lynch made a request to participate in the meeting via Microsoft Teams from her home, due to a medical condition that prevented her physical attendance. The Council members present were required to adopt a motion to approve Councilor Lynch's participation in the meeting by electronic communication means if it appeared to the body that her request complied with Rule III(D) of Council’s Rules of Procedure. A motion was solicited from those members physically assembled to approve Councilor Lynch's participation in the meeting by electronic communication means.
  31. 18 Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings
  32. 18 Councilor Cynthia Newbille moved to allow Councilor Stephanie Lynch to participate in the meeting by electronic communication means. The motion was seconded and approved: Ayes 7, Addison, Jordan, Jones, Robertson, Newbille, Lambert, Nye. Noes None.
  33. 19 January 22, 2024 Informal Meeting Minutes CD.2024.030
  34. 20 January 22, 2024 Formal Meeting Minutes CD.2024.026
  35. 20 A copy of the material provided has been filed.
  36. 21 Introduction of Ordinances and Resolutions
  37. 22 February 12, 2024 Introduction Papers List CD.2024.047
  38. 22 Vice President Ann-Frances Lambert moved that the following appointments and reappointments be approved:
  39. 23 Reports or Announcements by Members of the Council
  40. 23 Capital Region Airport Commission: Brian Keith “BK” Fulton (reappointment) Grant Heston (reappointment)
  41. 24 Adjournment
  42. 24 Commission of Architectural Review: Gina Marie Hill
  43. 25 PAGE BREAK
  44. 25 Board of Commissioners of the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority: William Johnson (reappointment) Gregory Lewis (reappointment)
  45. 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.
  46. 26 Safe and Healthy Streets Commission: Erik Bootsma (reappointment) Christopher Woody, Sr. (reappointment)
  47. 27 Time and Place of Meetings
  48. 27 Minority Business Enterprise and Emerging Small Business Advisory Board: Le’Teshia LeSane (reappointment)
  49. 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.
  50. 28 Richmond Retirement System: Regina Johnson Elbert
  51. 29 Citizen Comment Period
  52. 29 Public Utilities and Services Commission: John Russell Patrick Fanning Jacquelyn Johnson Tracey Thayer Andrew Grigsby Christopher Rashad Green Kevin Cianfarini William Howard Nickerson
  53. 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.
  54. 30 Sister Cities Commission: Stafford Armstead
  55. 31 Guidelines for Citizen Participation*
  56. 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.
  57. 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.
  58. 33 Councilor Stephanie Lynch joined the meeting via Microsoft Teams at 6:15 p.m.
  59. 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.
  60. 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.
  61. 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.
  62. 36 Sa’ad El-Amin addressed Council and stated his concerns about conflicts in Gaza. Sa'ad El'Amin requested that Council introduce and adopt a resolution requesting a ceasefire related to the events in Gaza.
  63. 37 PAGE BREAK
  64. 37 Mark Wood addressed Council and referenced prior resolutions adopted by Council. Mark Wood requested that Council introduce and adopt a resolution requesting a ceasefire related to the events in Gaza.
  65. 38 The Consent Agenda
  66. 38 Ali Faruk addressed Council and stated his concerns regarding the conflict in Gaza and its impact on Palestinian youth. Ali Faruk requested that Council support a resolution requesting a ceasefire related to the events in Gaza.
  67. 39 The following ordinances were considered:
  68. 39 Mariam Oweis addressed and stated her concerns regarding the wellbeing and safety of healthcare workers and children located in Gaza. Mariam Oweis also stated that hospitals should be protected, and she requested that Council support a resolution requesting a ceasefire related to the events in Gaza.
  69. 1. To authorize the special use of the properties known as 901 North 36th Street and 909 North 36th Street for the purpose of up to ten single-family attached dwellings, upon certain terms and conditions. (As Amended) (7th District) adopted Pass
  70. 40 Brian Greene addressed Council and requested that members not support a proposed resolution regarding a ceasefire in Gaza. Brian Greene stated his concerns regarding the abduction of Hersh Goldberg-Polin.
  71. 2. To reduce the speed limit on Brookland Parkway between Hermitage Road and Brook Road from 35 miles per hour to 25 miles per hour. adopted Pass
  72. 41 Rabbi Dovid Asher, Keneseth Beth Israel, addressed Council and stated his concerns regarding the abduction of Hersh Goldberg-Polin. Rabbi Dovid Asher also stated his concerns about what he believed was a rise of antisemitism both locally and nationally.
  73. 3. To conditionally rezone the properties known as 4400 East Main Street and 4500 Old Main Street from the M-2 Heavy Industrial District to the TOD-1 Transit-Oriented Nodal District, upon certain proffered conditions. (7th District) ORD. 2024-012 adopted Pass
  74. 42 A copy of all material provided has been filed.
  75. 4. To rezone the property known as 809 Oliver Hill Way from the M-1 Light Industrial District to the TOD-1 Transit-Oriented Nodal District. (6th District) adopted Pass
  76. 5. 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) continued and referred back
  77. 44 Vice President Ann-Frances Lambert moved to amend the agenda as follows:
  78. 6. 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) continued and referred back
  79. 7. To authorize the conditional use of the property known as 309 East Broad Street for the purpose of authorizing a nightclub, upon certain terms and conditions. (6th District) continued
  80. 8. To authorize the special use of the property known as 1912 West Cary Street for the purpose of a mixed-use development, upon certain terms and conditions. (5th District) adopted Pass
  81. 9. To authorize the special use of the property known as 801 Craigie Avenue for the purpose of a single-family detached dwelling, upon certain terms and conditions. (6th District) continued
  82. 10. To authorize the special use of the property known as 12 Granite Avenue for the purpose of a single-family detached dwelling, with driveway access to the street, upon certain terms and conditions. (1st District) adopted Pass
  83. 11. To authorize the special use of the properties known as 1401 Hull Street and 1407 Hull Street for the purpose of a mixed-use building with off-street parking, upon certain terms and conditions. (6th District) continued
  84. 12. To authorize the special use of the property known as 5114 Salem Street for the purpose of three single-family detached dwellings, upon certain terms and conditions. (7th District) adopted Pass
  85. 13. To authorize the special use of the property known as 5101 Stratford Crescent for the purpose of a single-family detached dwelling with an accessory building, upon certain terms and conditions. (1st District) adopted Pass
  86. 14. To authorize the special use of the property known as 3112 Woodcliff Avenue for the purpose of two single-family detached dwellings, upon certain terms and conditions. (6th District) continued
  87. 53 The motion was seconded and approved: Ayes 8, Addison, Jordan, Jones, Robertson, Lynch, Newbille, Lambert, Nye. Noes None.
  88. 15. To repeal City Code § 26-3, concerning application of payments and to amend ch. 26, art. I, of the City Code by adding therein a new section numbered 26-3.1, concerning application of payments, all for the purpose of clarifying the application of tax payments. ORD. 2024-024 adopted Pass
  89. 54 President Kristen Nye recessed the meeting at 6:38 p.m.
  90. 16. To repeal ch.2, art. VII, div. 3 of the City Code (§§ 2-1336 - 2-1339), concerning webpages for development and capital improvements projects. ORD. 2024-025 continued and referred back
  91. 55 Councilor Stephanie Lynch left the meeting at 6:47 p.m.
  92. 17. To amend City Code §§ 2-1158, concerning composition and terms of office for the Clean City Commission, 2-1159, concerning duties and functions, and 2-1160, concerning organization and reporting requirements, for the purpose of modifying the membership, functions, and operations of the Clean City Commission. ORD. 2024-026 adopted Pass
  93. 56 President Nye reconvened the meeting at 6:54 p.m.
  94. 18. To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to accept funds in the total amount of $4,000,000.00 from CSX Transportation, Inc., 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 increasing estimated revenues from the funds received from CSX Transportation, Inc. and the amount appropriated to the Department of Public Works’ Arthur Ashe Boulevard Bridge Replacement project in the Transportation - G.O. Bonds category by $4,000,000.00, all for the purpose of funding the replacement of the Arthur Ashe Boulevard bridge. ORD. 2024-027 adopted Pass
  95. 19. To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to execute a Grant Agreement and Purchase Option between the City of Richmond and The Salvation Army for the purpose of funding the construction of The Salvation Army’s long-term shelter operation to be known as the “Center of Hope” located at 1900 Chamberlayne Avenue. (3rd District) ORD. 2024-028 adopted Pass
  96. 20. To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to accept funds in the amount of $797,329.00 from the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families; 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 Human Services Integration Special Fund; to appropriate $100,000.00 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’ Human Services Integration Special Fund by $100,000.00; and to amend the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 General Fund Budget by increasing estimated revenues and the amount appropriated to the YMCA of Greater Richmond (Social Needs Navigation) line item in the Non-Departmental agency by $697,329.00 of the accepted funds, for the purpose of increasing integration among non-profit organizations and human services agencies to reduce poverty and increase financial self-sufficiency for residents of the city of Richmond. ORD. 2024-029 adopted Pass
  97. 21. 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 tenant, and The Salvation Army, as landlord, for the purpose of leasing a portion of the property located at 1900 Chamberlayne Avenue for the operation of a resource center. (3rd District) ORD. 2024-030 adopted Pass
  98. 22. To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to execute a Grant Contract between the City of Richmond and The Salvation Army for the purpose of providing funding for the operations of an inclement weather shelter and year-round emergency shelter to be located at 1900 Chamberlayne Avenue. (3rd District) ORD. 2024-031 adopted Pass
  99. 23. To request that the Chief Administrative Officer cause the Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities to consult with the Office of the City Attorney concerning the development of a plan and the preparation of necessary documents to acquire, preferably by gift, the properties known as Evergreen Cemetery [and], East End Cemetery, and Forest View Cemetery and to present such a plan and documents to the Council. (As Amended) continued and referred back
  100. 63 The Regular Agenda
  101. 24. To provide for the granting by the City of Richmond to the person, firm or corporation to be ascertained in the manner prescribed by law of the franchise, right, and privilege, to use the streets, alleys, and public places of the City, and to acquire, erect, install, maintain, and use, and if now constructed, to maintain and use, poles, towers, wires, cables, conduits, ductways, manholes, handholes, meters, and appliances in, over, along, on, and under the streets, alleys, and public places of the City, for the purpose of distributing, transmitting, and selling electric current for light, heat, and power at any point within the corporate limits of the city of Richmond as the same now exist or may hereafter be extended or altered, in accordance with a certain Franchise Agreement. ORD. 2024-009 adopted Pass
  102. 74 Public Hearing
  103. 75 Cora Hayes spoke in opposition to ORD. 2024-028, ORD. 2024-030, and ORD. 2024-031, and she stated her concerns about oversight of the Salvation Army and the Center of Hope located at 1900 Chamberlayne Avenue.
  104. 76 Michelle Parrish addressed Council regarding ORD. 2024-024, and informed Council of her experiences with paying the city's meals tax as a restaurant owner. Ms. Parrish stated the process was too complicated, and that the city does not assist restaurant owners with addressing payments and penalties.
  105. 77 Matthew Mullett, Richbrau Brewing Co-Founder and Executive Manager, spoke in support of ORD. 2024-024, and informed Council of his experiences with paying the city's meals tax and the process of appealing tax penalties issued by the city.
  106. 78 Samuel Veney, Philly Vegan Co-Owner, spoke in support of ORD. 2024-024, and informed Council that his business was instructed to not pay the city's meals tax, but he stated the business was later penalized for non-payment of the city's meals tax. Mr. Veney requested that Council take action to help the city's restaurant businesses.
  107. 79 Sherita McGowan, Croaker's Spot Owner, informed Council of her experiences dealing with meals tax penalties issued by the city. Ms. McGowan stated that her current meals tax payments are paying for prior penalties that she believed she already satisfied.
  108. 80 Brad Hemp spoke in support of ORD. 2024-024, and informed Council of his experiences with the city's meals tax and tax penalties. Mr. Hemp stated that the proposed ordinance would make it easier for businesses to address required payments and any assessed penalties. Mr. Hemp also requested that the city review the possibility of providing a meals tax penalty amnesty to businesses affected.
  109. 81 Regan Pickett, Sherwood Park Civic Association Secretary, spoke in support of ORD. 2023-356, and stated that over 50 households in the surrounding area supported the ordinance.
  110. 82 Chris Banks, Sherwood Park Civic Association Government Affairs and Safety Committee Co-Chair, spoke in support of ORD. 2023-356, and stated that the ordinance would help decrease the amount of traffic accidents in the area.
  111. 83 Councilor Katherine Jordan stated her appreciation for individuals that spoke in support of ORD. 2023-356. Councilor Jordan also stated her concerns about the impact of the city's meals tax collection policies on the city's restaurant businesses.
  112. 84 Councilor Ellen Robertson stated her concerns about the city's treatment of restaurant owners regarding the meals tax. Councilor Robertson also stated her concerns about how the city communicates tax issues with business owners. Councilor Robertson requested that Council be provided more information, and that a public meeting be held to address how the city communicates with business owners and the city's tax collection process.
  113. 85 Councilor Andreas Addison stated that it was hard enough for local businesses to succeed, and that the city should not add extra burdens. Councilor Addison also stated the city needed to take more steps to fix the city's tax collection process.
  114. 86 Councilor Nicole Jones stated that local restaurants are essential to the city's communities, and that the city needs to keep that in mind as it reviews improvements to the city's tax collection policies.
  115. 87 Councilor Cynthia Newbille stated that she appreciated businesses that contacted her about the city's meals tax policy and for city administration being willing to address issues raised.
  116. 88 Vice President Ann-Frances Lambert stated her appreciation for individuals and business owners that provided comments that evening. Vice President Lambert also stated her appreciation for entities involved with ORD. 2024-028, ORD. 2024-030, ORD. 2024-031, and the proposed Center of Hope.
  117. 89 President Kristen Nye stated her support for ORD. 2024-028, ORD. 2024-030, ORD. 2024-031, and the proposed Center of Hope. President Nye also stated that ORD. 2024-024 was just the first step regarding fixes to the city's tax collection policies. President Nye further stated that Council will have future meetings to address the city's tax collection polices.
  118. 90 There were no further comments or discussions and the Consent Agenda was adopted: Ayes 7, Addison, Jordan, Jones, Robertson, Newbille, Lambert, Nye. Noes None.
  119. 92 The following ordinance was considered:
  120. 94 President Kristen Nye summarized the bid offer for ORD. 2024-009 from Dominion Energy Virginia.
  121. 95 Bob Steidel, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer (DCAO) for Operations, provided additional background information regarding ORD. 2024-009, and expressed city administration's support for the proposed legislation.
  122. 96 Vice President Ann-Frances Lambert moved to accept Dominion Energy Virginia’s bid and to adopt ORD. 2024-009, which was seconded.
  123. 97 Councilor Katherine Jordan inquired about contract requirements for Dominion Energy Virginia related to undergrounding utility equipment, tree trimming, and the performance bond. Councilor Jordan also asked if the city should include more protections in the contract agreement before adoption.
  124. 98 DCAO Steidel stated that the contract does address undergrounding and tree trimming. DCAO Steidel also stated that Dominion Energy Virginia was required to adhere to the contract and standards issued by the State Corporation Commission, and that the city could appeal to the State Corporation Commission if Dominion Energy Virginia violated the contract or negatively impacted the city.
  125. 99 Councilor Andreas Addison stated his support for ensuring undergrounding of utilities, and he suggested that Council should move forward with accepting the bid.
  126. 100 The motion to accept Dominion Energy Virginia’s bid and to adopt ORD. 2024-009 was approved: Ayes 7, Addison, Jordan, Jones, Robertson, Newbille, Lambert, Nye. Noes None.
  127. 101 Motions
  128. 102 Councilor Nicole Jones moved to expedite consideration of the following resolution:
  129. 25. To appoint Dominique McKenzie to the position of Council Liaison. RES. 2024-R004 adopted Pass
  130. 104 The motion was seconded and approved: Ayes 7, Addison, Jordan, Jones, Robertson, Newbille, Lambert, Nye. Noes None.
  131. 105 Councilor Nicole Jones provided an introduction and additional background information regarding the proposed resolution.
  132. 106 There were no further comments or discussions and RES. 2024-R004 was adopted: Ayes 7, Addison, Jordan, Jones, Robertson, Newbille, Lambert, Nye. Noes None.
  133. 108 There were no amendments or corrections to the meeting minutes of the Informal and Formal Council Sessions held on Monday, January 22, 2024, at 4:00 p.m., and 6:00 p.m., respectively; and Council approved the minutes as presented.
  134. 113 City Council will hold a public hearing on the following ordinances and resolutions on Monday, February 26, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.:
  135. 26. To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to execute a Facility License Agreement between the School Board of the City of Richmond, as licensor, and the City, as licensee, for the purpose of granting the City permission to use certain school facilities for the Mar. 5, 2024, primary election from Feb. 26, 2024, through Mar. 8, 2024. ORD. 2024-037 introduced and referred
  136. 27. 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 a new line item in the Non-Departmental agency called “ElderHomes Corporation t/a project: HOMES,” (ii) transfer $500,000.00 from the Non-Departmental line-item Reserve for Alternative Housing, (iii) appropriate such $500,000.00 to the new line item in the Non-Departmental agency for the purpose of providing funding for alternative housing, (iv) increase anticipated revenues from certain funds due to the City from the Greater Richmond Convention Center Authority, in accordance with an Interlocal Agreement dated February 1, 2000, by $3,140,571.00, and (v) appropriate a total of $3,140,571.00 of such anticipated revenues to the Department of Economic Development for the purpose of funding certain professional and consulting services for developments in the city of Richmond and for the reimbursement of certain expenditures of the Economic Development Authority. ORD. 2024-038 introduced and referred
  137. 28. To amend the assigned range incorporated into section I of the Pay Plan for the classification title of Council Liaison for the purpose of changing the pay range for such classification. ORD. 2024-039 introduced and referred
  138. 29. To amend and reordain City Code § 27-282, concerning the special parking districts program and permitted expenditures from the Special Parking Districts Fund, for the purpose of authorizing the Chief Administrative Officer to execute grant agreements to disperse the funds to be used by neighborhood associations and civic associations within their boundaries for the maintenance of clean and safe neighborhood environments. ORD. 2024-040 introduced and referred
  139. 30. To amend City Code §§ 26-430, concerning penalties for unpaid property taxes, and 26-431, concerning interest on unpaid property taxes, for the purpose of reducing the interest and percentage of the penalty applied to certain unpaid personal property taxes. ORD. 2024-041 introduced and referred
  140. 31. 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 Central Virginia Transportation Authority for the purpose of providing funding for the Fall Line Trail - Bryan Park Segment project. ORD. 2024-042 introduced and referred
  141. 32. To designate and establish certain City-owned property known as 6008 Rear Howard Road as an official City park named “Bay Street Commons.” (1st District) ORD. 2024-043 introduced and referred
  142. 33. To designate the corner of 2300 Third Avenue and Juniper Street in honor of the late Dr. Clifton Whitaker, Jr. (6th District) ORD. 2024-044 introduced and referred
  143. 34. To designate the corner of 300 North 11th Street and East Broad Street in honor of the late Lindsey Grizzard Braun. (6th District) ORD. 2024-045 introduced and referred
  144. 35. To declare a public necessity for and to authorize the Chief Administrative Officer to accept certain parcels of real property presently or formerly owned by Enrichmond Foundation and its affiliate Parity LLC, commonly known as East End Cemetery, Evergreen Cemetery, and Forest View Cemetery for the purpose of preserving and maintaining such parcels as historic African-American cemeteries and public greenspaces. ORD. 2024-048 introduced and referred
  145. 36. To set the rate of personal property tax relief for qualifying vehicles for the 2024 tax year pursuant to City Code §§ 26-495-26-497. RES. 2024-R005 introduced and referred
  146. 37. To express the City Council’s support for and request the Commonwealth Transportation Board to provide funding for the City’s SMART SCALE candidate projects for 2024. RES. 2024-R006 introduced and referred
  147. 126 City Council will hold a public hearing on the following ordinances and resolution on Monday, March 11, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.:
  148. 38. 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. ORD. 2024-046 introduced and referred
  149. 39. 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) introduced and referred
  150. 40. 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) ORD. 2024-050 introduced and referred
  151. 41. 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) introduced and referred
  152. 42. 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) introduced and referred
  153. 43. 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. RES. 2024-R007 introduced and referred
  154. 133 City Council will hold a public hearing on the following ordinances and resolution on Monday, March 25, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.:
  155. 44. To amend City Code § 2-744, concerning the duty of the Mayor to submit reports on City’s comprehensive poverty reduction initiative, for the purpose of modifying reporting requirements. ORD. 2024-047 introduced and referred
  156. 45. To express support for the City’s acquisition, designation, and establishment of a portion of the property located at 405 West 6th Street and commonly known as Manchester Green as an official City park. (6th District) RES. 2024-R008 introduced and referred
  157. 137 Members of Council provided reports and announcements regarding respective district meetings and activities.
  158. 139 There being no further business before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. ___________________________________ CITY CLERK