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January 22, 2024 ·6:00 PM Final

Council Chamber, 2nd Floor - City Hall

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Agenda — 138 items

  1. 1 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 (early departure) The Honorable Cynthia Newbille The Honorable Ellen Robertson The Honorable Reva Trammell
  2. 2 Call to Order
  3. 3 Council President Kristen Nye called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. and presided.
  4. 4 Spanish Interpretation Announcement
  5. 5 Invocation was offered by Reverend Christy Haga-Turner of Westhampton United Methodist Church, 6100 Patterson Avenue, Richmond, Virginia.
  6. 6 Members of Council and the audience recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
  7. 6 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. 7 Chamber Emergency Evacuation Plan Announcement and Citizen Speaker Guidelines
  9. 7 Roxana Talavera-Denson, Language Access Coordinator, Office of Immigrant and Refugee Engagement, then provided Spanish interpretation of City Clerk Candice Reid’s announcement.
  10. 8 Councilmembers Present
  11. 9 Action on Appointments and Reappointments
  12. 10 Board Appointments and Reappointments - January 22, 2024 CD.2024.024
  13. 11 Awards and Presentations
  14. 11 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 citizen speaker guidelines.
  15. 12 There were no awards and presentations.
  16. 12 page break
  17. 13 Citizen Comment
  18. 13 Electronic Participation
  19. 14 January 22, 2024 Citizen Comment Period Speakers List CD.2024.015
  20. 14 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.
  21. 15 Agenda Review and Amendments
  22. 15 Councilor Katherine Jordan moved to allow Councilor Stephanie Lynch to participate in the meeting by electronic communication means. The motion was seconded and approved: Ayes 8, Addison, Jordan, Jones, Robertson, Trammell, Newbille, Lambert, Nye. Noes None.
  23. 16 The motion was seconded and unanimously approved.
  24. 17 Action Items (Regular Agenda and Motions)
  25. 17 A copy of the material provided has been filed.
  26. 18 Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings
  27. 19 January 2, 2024 Special Organizational Meeting Minutes CD.2024.020
  28. 19 Vice President Ann-Frances Lambert moved to refer consideration of the reappointment of Barrett Hardiman to the Board of Commissioners of the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority back to the Land Use, Housing and Transportation Standing Committee, and to approve the following reappointment application:
  29. 20 January 8, 2024 Informal Meeting Minutes CD.2024.008
  30. 20 Board of Commissioners of the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority: Charlene Pitchford (reappointment)
  31. 21 January 8, 2024 Formal Meeting Minutes CD.2024.006
  32. 21 The motion was seconded and unanimously approved.
  33. 22 Introduction of Ordinances and Resolutions
  34. 23 January 22, 2024 Introduction Papers List CD.2024.028
  35. 24 Reports or Announcements by Members of the Council
  36. 25 Adjournment
  37. 25 A copy of the material provided has been filed.
  38. 26 PAGE BREAK
  39. 27 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.
  40. 27 Reid Carter addressed Council and stated his concerns about proposed bike lines on Westover Hills Boulevard. Mr. Carter provided his suggestions on how the city can amend the current plan to improve traffic and safety.
  41. 28 Time and Place of Meetings
  42. 28 Bryan McNanley addressed Council and stated his request that the city install a sidewalk to connect a bike path to an existing sidewalk near Richmond Henrico Turnpike.
  43. 29 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.
  44. 29 Erik Bootsma, Safe and Healthy Streets Commission member, addressed Council and stated his support for the proposed bike lanes on Westover Hills Boulevard. Mr. Bootsma also stated that the proposed safety measures for the bike lanes would decrease accidents and fatalities. Mr. Bootsma further stated the plan could be improved, but that he still supported the proposed bike lanes.
  45. 30 Citizen Comment Period
  46. 30 John Lugbill, Sports Backers Executive Director, addressed Council and stated his support for the proposed bike lanes on Westover Hills Boulevard. Mr. Lugbill also stated that Westover Hills Boulevard was too dangerous in its current design, and that the proposed bike lanes would slow down vehicles and increase safety.
  47. 31 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.
  48. 31 Whit Clements addressed Council and stated his support for the proposed bike lanes on Westover Hills Boulevard. Mr. Clements also stated that similar designs on other streets in the city helped decrease the amount of vehicles speeding.
  49. 32 Guidelines for Citizen Participation*
  50. 32 Madeline McElgunn addressed Council and she requested that Council support and adopt a proposed resolution entitled Richmond Peace and Justice Resolution for Palestine.
  51. 33 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.
  52. 33 Jasmine Juliet Cuellar addressed Council and stated her support for a proposed resolution entitled Richmond Peace and Justice Resolution for Palestine. Ms. Cuellar also stated that the Gaza conflict was increasing negative effects on the world's climate.
  53. 34 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.
  54. 34 Roxane Rucker addressed Council, and she requested Council support the proposed resolution entitled Richmond Peace and Justice Resolution for Palestine. Ms. Rucker also requested that the city stand up against the suppression of Palestinians.
  55. 35 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.
  56. 36 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.
  57. 36 Councilor Cynthia Newbillle moved to amend the agenda as follows:
  58. 37 * 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.
  59. 38 PAGE BREAK
  60. 39 The Consent Agenda
  61. 40 The following ordinances and resolution were considered:
  62. 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) amended and continued
  63. 2. To designate the 2900 block of Seminary Avenue in honor of the late Dr. Arnold R. Henderson, Jr. (3rd District) adopted Pass
  64. 3. To designate the 2400 block of Hawthorne Avenue in honor of the late James E. “Duke” Stewart, II. (3rd District) adopted Pass
  65. 4. To designate the 2900 block of Brook Road in honor of James E. “Duke” Stewart, III. (3rd District) adopted Pass
  66. 5. 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 Manchester Connection to James River project consisting of a ten-foot shared use path with two-foot shoulders and a new pedestrian bridge over the Norfolk Southern Railroad tracks. adopted Pass
  67. 6. To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to execute a Fulton Montessori School grant contract between the City of Richmond and Fulton Montessori School for the purpose of stabilizing, continuing, and expanding operations of a licensed early childhood care and education program in Fulton Hill. adopted Pass
  68. 7. To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to execute a Nurture grant contract between the City of Richmond and The OmMama Resource Center, Inc., doing business as Nurture, for the purpose of developing and promoting a web-based directory containing a searchable database of local pregnancy, birth, and early parenting resources. adopted Pass
  69. 8. To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to accept funds in the amount of $489,395.00 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 Commonwealth’s Attorney for the City of Richmond called the Operation Ceasefire 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 Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney for the City of Richmond’s Operation Ceasefire Special Fund by $489,395.00, for the purpose of funding upgraded software for receiving, reviewing, formatting, duplicating, and producing digital files for discovery and for the recruitment of a digital media forensic examiner to assist in reviewing digital files and preparing exhibits for trial. ORD. 2024-001 adopted Pass
  70. 9. To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to execute a Grant Contract Southside ReLeaf, a Non-Stock Corporation between the City of Richmond and Southside ReLeaf for the purpose of providing workforce development opportunities through the creation of greenspaces in the southside of the city of Richmond. ORD. 2024-002 adopted Pass
  71. 10. To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to execute a Grant Contract Groundwork RVA, Inc. between the City of Richmond and Groundwork RVA, Inc., for the purpose of providing workforce development opportunities through the creation of greenspaces in the southside of the city of Richmond. ORD. 2024-003 adopted Pass
  72. 11. To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to execute a Grant Contract Virginia Community Voice, a Non-Stock Corporation between the City of Richmond and Virginia Community Voice for the purpose of providing workforce development opportunities through the creation of greenspaces in the southside of the city of Richmond. ORD. 2024-004 adopted Pass
  73. 12. To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to accept funds in the total amount of $1,599,897.00 from the Central Virginia Transportation Authority, 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 “Manchester Connection to James River - Ped/Bike” 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’ Manchester Connection to James River - Ped/Bike project in the Transportation category by $1,599,897.00, all for the purpose of funding the implementation of a Manchester Connection to James River project to construct pedestrian and bicycle safety improvements for safe access to certain James River bridges and trails. ORD. 2024-005 adopted Pass
  74. 13. To declare a public necessity for and to authorize the acquisition of the parcel of real property owned by Grove Avenue Partners LLC and located at 10 Belt Boulevard in the city of Richmond for the purpose of providing community services related to homelessness and housing alternatives. (8th District) ORD. 2024-006 continued and referred back
  75. 14. To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to execute a City of Richmond Grant Contract between the City of Richmond and the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay in the amount of $137,126.00 for the purpose of implementing green infrastructure practices to increase stormwater detention as part of the Greening Greater Fulton project. ORD. 2024-007 adopted Pass
  76. 15. To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to accept a donation of a Jeep Wrangler Sport valued at approximately $40,711.74 from the Friends of The James River Park for use in the City’s James River Park System and other City parks. ORD. 2024-008 adopted Pass
  77. 16. To designate the 2100 block of Venable Street in honor of Bishop Melvin Williams, Jr. (7th District) ORD. 2024-010 adopted Pass
  78. 17. 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 anticipated revenues from (i) 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 (ii) additional interest generated from the use of City funds by $509,429.00 and appropriating the sum of $3,650,000.00 to the Department of Economic Development for the purpose of providing funding for the acquisition of the parcel of real property located at 10 Belt Boulevard in the city of Richmond for community services related to homelessness and housing alternatives. (8th District) ORD. 2024-011 continued and referred back
  79. 18. To support the designation of the City of Richmond as an affiliate of Bee City USA for the purpose of supporting the Department of Parks, Recreation, and Community Facilities commitment to enhancing and increasing pollinator habitats in the city of Richmond. adopted Pass
  80. 58 Public Hearing
  81. 59 The Regular Agenda
  82. 59 Valerie Lynette Murray, Temple of Judah Ministries member, spoke in support of ORD. 2024-010, and the designation of the 2100 block of Venable Street in honor of Bishop Melvin Williams, Jr. Ms. Murray also spoke to the impact of Bishop Williams, Jr. on the city and its residents.
  83. 60 There were no Regular Agenda items.
  84. 60 Gail Lipscomb spoke in support of ORD. 2023-354, and the designation the 2400 block of Hawthorne Avenue in honor of the late James E. “Duke” Stewart, II. Ms. Lipscomb informed Council that she was the daughter of James E. Stewart, II, and she provided information regarding the positive impact of James E. Stewart, II. She also stated her support for ORD. 2023-355, and the designation the 2900 block of Brook Road in honor of James E. “Duke” Stewart, III.
  85. 61 Michelle Brown Harris, Battery Park Civic Association President, spoke in support of ORD. 2023-354, and stated that the Battery Park Civic Association supported the honorary street designation of the 2400 block of Hawthorne Avenue in honor of the late James E. “Duke” Stewart, II.
  86. 62 Annette Harris, Temple of Judah Ministries member, spoke in support of ORD. 2024-010, and the designation of the 2100 block of Venable Street in honor of Bishop Melvin Williams, Jr. Ms. Harris informed Council of the positive impact of Bishop Williams, Jr. on the city and its residents.
  87. 63 Reverend Gina Whitaker-Cannon, GWC Ministries Founder, Temple of Judah Ministries supporter, spoke in support of 2024-010 and the designation of the 2100 block of Venable Street in honor of Bishop Melvin Williams, Jr. Reverend Whitaker-Cannon also stated that Bishop Williams, Jr. worked to improve the lives of city residents outside of the church setting.
  88. 64 Richard Bennett spoke in support of 2024-010, and the designation of the 2100 block of Venable Street in honor of Bishop Melvin Williams, Jr. Mr. Bennett informed Council about how Bishop Williams, Jr. provided him with guidance and support in his youth.
  89. 65 Anna Aquino, Bee City USA Richmond Co-Chair, spoke in support of RES. 2023-R061, and stated the proposed resolution would help improve the city's impact on insects and the essential pollination provided by the city's insect population.
  90. 66 Ebony Keys, Temple of Judah Ministries member, spoke in support of 2024-010, and the designation of the 2100 block of Venable Street in honor of Bishop Melvin Williams, Jr. Ms. Keys also addressed the impact of Bishop Williams Jr. on the city and its residents.
  91. 67 Rita Henderson spoke in support of ORD. 2023-353, and the designation of the 2900 block of Seminary Avenue in honor of the late Dr. Arnold R. Henderson, Jr. Ms. Henderson informed Council that she was the daughter of Dr. Arnold R. Henderson, Jr., and she also provided information regarding the positive impact Dr. Henderson, Jr. had on the city and its residents.
  92. 68 Bridget Whitaker spoke in support of ORD. 2023-372, and she stated the ordinance would help the community.
  93. 69 Councilor Katherine Jordan requested to be added as a co-patron of ORD. 2023-353, ORD. 2023-354, ORD. 2023-355, and ORD. 2024-010.
  94. 70 Councilor Ellen Robertson requested to be added as a co-patron to all Consent Agenda items.
  95. 71 Councilor Andreas Addison requested to be added as a co-patron of ORD. 2023-353, ORD. 2023-354, ORD. 2023-355, and ORD. 2024-010.
  96. 72 Councilor Cynthia Newbille requested to be added as a co-patron of ORD. 2023-353, ORD. 2023-354, and ORD. 2023-355.
  97. 73 Vice President Ann-Frances Lambert stated her appreciation for individuals that provided public comment regarding street designations.
  98. 74 President Kristen Nye requested to be added as a co-patron of ORD. 2023-353, ORD. 2023-354, ORD. 2023-355, and ORD. 2024-010.
  99. 75 Councilor Reva Trammell requested to be added as a co-patron of ORD. 2023-353, ORD. 2023-354, ORD. 2023-355, and ORD. 2024-010.
  100. 76 There were no further comments or discussions and the Consent Agenda was unanimously adopted.
  101. 79 Motions
  102. 80 Councilor Cynthia Newbille moved that the ordinance entitled:
  103. 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)
  104. 82 be amended and continued to Monday, February 12, 2024 as follows:
  105. 83 Page 3, Line 11 After the word “dated”, strike the date “June 23, 2023” and insert the date “January 10, 2024” After the second occurrence of the word “and”, strike the text “901/901.5”
  106. 84 Page 3, Line 14 After the comma following the year “2023”, insert the text “‘901 N 36th St.,’ prepared by River Mill Development, dated January 24, 2023, and last revised April 13, 2022” followed by a comma
  107. 85 Page 3, Line 16 After the comma following the year “2023”, strike the word “and”
  108. 86 Page 3, Line 17 After the comma following the year “2023”, insert the text “‘911 N 36th St.,’ prepared by River Mill Development, dated January 24, 2023, and last revised April 13, 2022, and ‘901 & 911 N 36th St. Garage,’ prepared by River Mill Development, and dated January 24, 2023” followed by a comma
  109. 87 Page 4, Line 21 At the beginning of the line, insert a subsection “(g)” followed by the text “The attic vents on the front and rear façades at 901 and 909 North 36th Street shall be wrapped in one-inch by four-inch trim” followed by a period
  110. 88 Page 4, Line 23 At the beginning of the line, insert a subsection “(h)” followed by the text “All landscaping shrubs shall be a minimum size of three gallons” followed by a period
  111. 89 Page 5, Line 1 At the beginning of the line, insert a subsection “(i)” followed by the text “All trees used in landscaping and in the right-of-way shall be a minimum of 1.5-inch caliper” followed by a period
  112. 90 Page 5, Line 3 At the beginning of the line, insert a subsection “(j)” followed by the text “Wall-mounted lights shall be affixed to the garages at the house-side pedestrian doors and on the alley façades” followed by a period
  113. 91 Page 5, Line 5 At the beginning of the line, insert a subsection “(k)” followed by the text “Front porches shall be a minimum of six feet deep with painted railings” followed by a period
  114. 92 Page 5, Line 6 At the beginning of the line, insert a subsection “(l)” followed by the text “The foundation height shall be a minimum of two feet” followed by a period
  115. 93 Page 5, Line 7 At the beginning of the line, insert a subsection “(m)” followed by the text “The existing garage at 901 North 36th Street shall remain and be rehabilitated for use by the owner of 901 North 36th Street” followed by a period
  116. 94 Page 5, Line 9 At the beginning of the line, insert a subsection “(n)” followed by the text “The retaining wall shall either be (i) repaired to be level and plumb, with steps cut in for each unit, and resurfaced in a smooth stucco or (ii) replaced with a new split-block wall with individual steps incorporated. Textured landscape blocks with brick caps shall be utilized” followed by a period
  117. 95 The motion was seconded and unanimously approved.
  118. 97 There were no amendments or corrections to the meeting minutes of the Special Organizational meeting held on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at 3:00 p.m.; Informal and Formal Council Sessions held on Monday, January 8, 2024 at 4:00 p.m., and 6:00 p.m., respectively; and Council approved the minutes as presented.
  119. 103 City Council will hold a public hearing on the following ordinances on Monday, February 12, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.:
  120. 19. 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 introduced and referred
  121. 20. 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 introduced and referred
  122. 21. 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 introduced and referred
  123. 22. 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 introduced and referred
  124. 23. 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 introduced and referred
  125. 24. 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 introduced and referred
  126. 25. 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 introduced and referred
  127. 26. 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 introduced and referred
  128. 112 City Council will hold a public hearing on the following ordinances and resolutions on Monday, February 26, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.:
  129. 27. To repeal City Code § 2-239 of the Code of the City of Richmond, concerning value engineering, for the purpose of removing the requirement for value engineering for projects costing more than $5,000,000.00. ORD. 2024-032 introduced and referred
  130. 28. To amend City Code § 8-555, concerning fees for the temporary use of Main Street Station, for the purpose of revising the schedule of fees for the temporary use of Main Street Station. ORD. 2024-033 introduced and referred
  131. 29. To approve an amendment to the Master Plan for the City of Richmond, adopted by the City Planning Commission on Oct. 5, 2020, and approved by the City Council by Ord. No. 2020-236, adopted Dec.14, 2020, to incorporate the Shockoe Small Area Plan detailing the vision, major goals, big moves, and priority projects for the development of the Shockoe neighborhood. ORD. 2024-034 introduced and referred
  132. 30. To authorize the special use of the property known as 6422 Forest Hill Avenue for the purpose of ten single-family detached dwellings fronting on a private street, upon certain terms and conditions. (4th District) introduced and referred
  133. 31. To authorize the special use of the properties known as 2900 Rady Street and 2733 5th Avenue for the purpose of up to 83 permanent supportive housing units, upon certain terms and conditions. (6th District) introduced and referred
  134. 32. To name the alley located in the block bounded by North Crenshaw Avenue, Ellwood Avenue, North Nansemond Street, and Floyd Avenue as “Crenshaw Mews Alley.” RES. 2024-R002 introduced and referred
  135. 33. To name the alley located in the block bounded by Grove Avenue, North Plum Street, Floyd Avenue, and North Lombardy Street as “Horse Barn Alley.” RES. 2024-R003 introduced and referred
  136. 121 Members of Council provided reports and announcements regarding respective district meetings and activities.
  137. 122 Councilor Stephanie Lynch left the meeting at 7:23 p.m.
  138. 124 There being no further business before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 7:42 p.m. ___________________________________ CITY CLERK