City Council
Council Chamber, 2nd Floor - City Hall
Agenda — 179 items
- 1 Council Members Present
- 2 Absent
- 3 Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
- 4 Reverend Chris Crowley of Grace Baptist Church provided the invocation. Members of Council and the audience recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
- 5 Upon the President's request, Deputy City Clerk Kiley Kesecker provided information on the appropriate way to evacuate the Council Chamber in an emergency along with public speaker guidelines.
- 5 Call to Order
- 6 Chamber Emergency Evacuation Plan Announcement and Public Speaker Guidelines
- 6 Council President Cynthia Newbille called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. and presided.
- 7 The Honorable Cynthia Newbille, President The Honorable Katherine Jordan, Vice President The Honorable Sarah Abubaker The Honorable Andrew Breton (electronic participant) The Honorable Kenya Gibson The Honorable Nicole Jones The Honorable Ellen Robertson The Honorable Reva Trammell
- 7 Spanish Interpretation Announcement
- 8 Action on Appointments and Reappointments
- 8 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. She also stated that Spanish interpretation service was available virtually through Microsoft Teams. Roxana Talavera-Denson, Language Access Coordinator, Office of Immigrant and Refugee Engagement, provided Spanish interpretation of Ms. Reid's announcement.
- 9 Board Appointments and Reappointments - September 14, 2026
- 10 Awards and Presentations
- 11 Public Comment
- 12 September 14, 2026 Public Comment Period Speakers List
- 13 Agenda Review and Amendments
- 13 Electronic Participation
- 14 The Honorable Stephanie Lynch
- 14 President Newbille made the following statement:
- 15 Melvin Jones expressed concerns with the misuse of city funds by other entities.
- 15 Pursuant to Rule III (D)(4)(b) of Council's Rules of Procedure, Councilor Andrew Breton has requested to participate in this meeting via Microsoft Teams due to a personal matter: he is at a work retreat thereby preventing his physical attendance today. He will be participating from the location at 240 Rep. John Lewis Way N., Nashville, TN 37219. The Council Members present must adopt a motion to approve Councilor Breton’s participation in this meeting by electronic communication means if it appears to the body that his request complies with Council’s adopted policy on electronic participation. Pursuant to Rule III(D)(4)(d) of Council’s Rules, is there a motion from the members physically assembled approving his participation in this meeting by electronic communication means?
- 16 Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings
- 16 Councilor Nicole Jones moved to allow Councilor Andrew Breton to participate in the meeting by electronic communication means. The motion was seconded and approved: Ayes 7, Gibson, Jones, Robertson, Trammell, Abubaker, Jordan, Newbille. Noes 0.
- 17 July 13, 2026 Special Meeting Minutes
- 18 July 27, 2026 Informal Meeting Minutes
- 19 July 27, 2026 Formal Meeting Minutes
- 19 Councilor Nicole Jones moved to continue the appointment to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Supervisory Board to the next Council meeting, and that the following appointments and reappointments be approved:
- 20 Introduction of Ordinances and Resolutions
- 20 Advisory Board of Recreation and Parks: Alexa Santisteban
- 21 September 14, 2026 Introduction Papers List
- 21 Aging and Disabilities Advisory Board: Mary Player Christopher Roberson
- 22 Reports or Announcements by Members of the Council
- 22 Future of Workforce Commission: Noel Cortez
- 23 Adjournment
- 23 Human Rights Commission: Drake Randolph
- 24 PAGE BREAK
- 24 J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Board: Lisa Harrison
- 25 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.
- 25 Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, Inc. Anna Aquino Mary Parker
- 26 Time and Place of Meetings
- 26 Maggie L. Walker Initiative Citizens Advisory Board: Kai Banks Christian Washington
- 27 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.
- 27 Richmond Public Library Board: Linda Pechin Samuel Runner
- 28 Public Comment Period
- 28 Participatory Budgeting Steering Commission: James Boschen (reappointment) Ingrid Harding Faith Flippo (reappointment) Adam Grossman (reappointment)
- 29 The Public Comment Period is an opportunity for persons to address Council concerning the services, policies and affairs of the city and to discuss issues not on the agenda for the business meeting.
- 29 Commission of Architectural Review: Larry Nutt (reappointment)
- 30 Guidelines for Public Participation*
- 30 Public Art Commission: Unicia Buster
- 31 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.
- 31 Safe and Healthy Streets Commission: Lauren Breyer Sera Erickson
- 32 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.
- 32 Civilian Review Board: Rafaella Sale (reappointment)
- 33 Persons speaking regarding agenda items are generally limited to three (3) minutes; however, no individual from the public may speak for more than ten (10) minutes total during the business meeting. Individuals may express their views in writing in lieu of an oral presentation.
- 33 Community Criminal Justice Board Helen MacDonald (reappointment) Nicholas Olson
- 34 Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with a disability. Individuals are encouraged to contact the City Clerk’s Office at 804-646-7955 for a “Request for Reasonable Accommodation” form, which must be completed to receive assistance.
- 34 Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority: Dyanne Broidy (reappointment)
- 35 * 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.
- 35 The motion was seconded and approved: Ayes 8, Breton, Gibson, Jones, Robertson, Trammell, Abubaker, Jordan, Newbille. Noes 0.
- 36 Councilor Nicole Jones moved to amend the agenda as follows:
- 37 The Consent Agenda
- 37 There were no awards or presentations.
- 38 The motion was seconded and approved: Ayes 8, Breton, Gibson, Jones, Robertson, Trammell, Abubaker, Jordan, Newbille. Noes 0.
- 1. To authorize the special use of the property known as 3317 Rear Monument Avenue for the purpose of up to four single-family attached dwellings, upon certain terms and conditions. (1st District)
- 2. To authorize the special use of the property known as 3415 Crenshaw Mews Alley for the purpose of up to thirteen attached garages, upon certain terms and conditions, and to repeal Ord. No. 2021-325, adopted Dec. 13, 2021, and all amendatory ordinances thereto. (As Amended) (1st District)
- 3. To amend City Code § 11-105, concerning weeds and other vegetation, and to amend ch. 11, art. IV, by adding therein a new section numbered 11-101, concerning definitions, for the purpose of establishing exemptions for [Virginia Friendly Landscapes] native plants. (As Amended)
- 41 Daniel Tobias spoke about the benefits of Flock cameras regarding the positive impact they have on community safety and thanked the city for continuing to invest in Flock and other public safety technology.
- 4. To authorize the special use of the properties known as 901 South Meadow Street, 903 South Meadow Street, 905 South Meadow Street, 907 South Meadow Street, 911 South Meadow Street, 915 South Meadow Street, 921 South Meadow Street, and 923 South Meadow Street, for the purpose of up to [31] 21 single-family attached dwellings, upon certain terms and conditions. (As Amended) (5th District)
- 42 Benjamin Chambers expressed concerns regarding the city's continued use of Flock cameras, noting that the data they collect can easily be used with malicious intent.
- 5. To authorize the special use of the property known as 5 North Colonial Avenue Rear for the purpose of up to six attached garages, which may be rented to persons who reside outside of the same entire block as the Property, upon certain terms and conditions. (1st District)
- 43 Don O'Keefe, architect, spoke in support of Code Refresh as related to thoughtful bicycle and pedestrian safety infrastructure.
- 6. To close, to public use and travel, an alley in the block bounded by South Meadow Street, Appomattox Street, Hampton Street and Powhatan Street, consisting of approximately 1,600± square feet, upon certain terms and conditions. (5th District)
- 44 Tom Beach spoke in support of Code Refresh, stating that "by-right" does not mean "anything goes," and the city should implement a transit oriented development approach to the rewrite of the zoning code.
- 7. To authorize the conditional use of the property known as 2900 West Broad Street for the purpose of a nightclub, upon certain terms and conditions. (2nd District)
- 45 Miles Koziol spoke in support of Code Refresh, but expressed concerns that draft 3 is so watered down compared to draft 1 that it will lose its effectiveness as a housing policy tool and simply maintain the status quo.
- 8. To amend and reordain Ord. No. 2025-022, adopted Feb. 24, 2025, which authorized the special use of the property known as 1001 Barlen Drive for the purpose of up to two single-family detached dwellings, upon certain terms and conditions, to modify the plans and the terms and conditions. (9th District)
- 9. To amend and reordain Ord. No. 76-61-59, adopted Apr. 26, 1976, as previously amended by Ord. No. 87-273-260, adopted Dec. 21, 1987, which authorized the special use of the real estate, a parcel of land, located at the northeast corner of Woodlawn Avenue and Grove Avenue, fronting 152 feet on Grove Avenue, and 160 feet, more or less, on Woodlawn Avenue, for the purpose of a physicians’ office and general office purposes, upon certain terms and conditions, to modify the special use and certain terms and conditions. (1st District)
- 10. To authorize the special use of the properties known as 1800 North 27th Street and 1802 North 27th Street for the purpose of up to four single-family detached dwellings, upon certain terms and conditions, and to repeal Ord. No. 2024-327, adopted Feb. 10, 2025, and all amendatory ordinances thereto. (7th District)
- 11. To authorize the special use of the property known as 1003 Baywood Court for the purpose of up to one single-family detached dwelling and one two-family detached dwelling, upon certain terms and conditions. (As Amended) (1st District)
- 12. To authorize the special use of the property known as 4508 West Broad Street for the purpose of automobile sales and service, excluding engine replacement, transmission replacement, and collision repairs, upon certain terms and conditions. (1st District)
- 13. To authorize the special use of the property known as 1900 Broad Rock Boulevard for the purpose of a building accessory to an automotive sales and repair facility, upon certain terms and conditions. (9th District)
- 14. To authorize the special use of the properties known as 2410 Brook Road, 2412 Brook Road, 2412 ½ Brook Road, 2414 Brook Road, and 2416 Brook Road for the purpose of no more than one multifamily dwelling, upon certain terms and conditions. (3rd District)
- 15. To authorize the special use of the property known as 1501 Brookland Parkway for the purpose of one single-family detached dwelling and one dwelling unit within an accessory structure, upon certain terms and conditions. (3rd District)
- 16. To authorize the special use of the properties known as 1101 Hampton Street, 2004 Powhatan Street, 2008 Powhatan Street, 1006 South Meadow Street, 1008 South Meadow Street, and 1010 South Meadow Street, for the purpose of no more than one multifamily dwelling and off-street parking area, upon certain terms and conditions, and to repeal Ord. No. 84-310-278, adopted Dec. 17, 1984, and all amendatory ordinances thereto. (5th District)
- 17. To authorize the special use of the property known as 3407 Lawson Street, for the purpose of up to two two-family detached dwellings, upon certain terms and conditions. (5th District)
- 18. To authorize the special use of the property known as 2300 Mimosa Street for the purpose of no more than two single-family detached dwellings, upon certain terms and conditions. (6th District)
- 19. To authorize the special use of the property known as 2310 Mimosa Street for the purpose of up to 22 single-family attached dwellings and one single-family detached dwelling, upon certain terms and conditions. (As Amended) (6th District)
- 20. To authorize the special use of the property known as 1209 Overbrook Road for the purpose of a multifamily dwelling containing up to 100 dwelling units, upon certain terms and conditions. (3rd District)
- 21. To authorize the special use of the property known as 5729 Swanson Road for the purpose of up to three single-family detached dwellings, upon certain terms and conditions. (9th District)
- 22. To authorize the special use of the property known as 5706 York Road for the purpose of up to eight single-family attached dwellings, upon certain terms and conditions. (1st District)
- 23. To establish the Affordable Dwelling Unit Advisory Committee for the purpose of advising the Council and the Mayor on the development of an affordable housing dwelling unit program.
- 24. To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to accept funds in the amount of $137,038.00 from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services and amend the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Special Fund Budget by creating a new special fund for the Department of Justice Services entitled “Byrne/JAG Program - Juvenile Detention Centers Special Fund,” and appropriating the increase to the Department of Justice Services’ “Byrne/JAG Program - Juvenile Detention Centers Special Fund” by $137,038.00 for the purpose of funding a juvenile detention center program.
- 25. To adopt the City of Richmond’s Emergency Operations Plan in accordance with the Commonwealth of Virginia Emergency Services and Disaster Law of 2000.
- 64 There were no regular agenda items.
- 64 page break
- 65 The Regular Agenda
- 26. To request that the Chief Administrative Officer execute a Joint Gilpin Transformation Working Group Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Richmond and the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority to establish the intended roles of the parties as partners in the redevelopment of the Gilpin Court housing community, and to request that the Chief Administrative Officer enter similar memoranda of understanding with the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority for future redevelopment of other Richmond public housing communities. (As Amended)
- 66 The following ordinances were considered:
- 78 Public Hearing
- 79 Claire Gastanaga asked Council to continue consideration of ORD. 2026-183 for 30 days, citing an unfair Planning Commission process and site plan misrepresentation.
- 80 Tony Mounts asked Council to continue consideration of ORD. 2026-183 for 30 days, citing safety and infrastructure concerns as well as a deeply flawed traffic assessment.
- 81 Preston Lloyd, attorney representing the applicant for ORD. 2026-183, asked Council to approve the special use permit, noting extensive community outreach in producing the final proposal, which drew a unanimous Planning Commission recommendation and a positive staff recommendation.
- 82 Charlie Tropel spoke in support of ORD. 2026-183, noting the importance of adaptive reuse of existing buildings to address affordable housing issues.
- 83 Dr. Panayotis Giannakouros, community economist and statistician with Virginia Progressives, spoke in support of ORD. 2026-113 and thanked Council for drafting such an ordinance, which he hoped would serve as a catalyst for further tall grass and weeds legislation at the General Assembly
- 84 There was no discussion and the Consent Agenda was adopted: Ayes 8, Breton, Gibson, Jones, Robertson, Trammell, Abubaker, Jordan, Newbille. Noes 0.
- 87 Motions
- 88 City Clerk Candice Reid stated that the ordinance entitled:
- 11. To authorize the special use of the property known as 1003 Baywood Court for the purpose of up to one single-family detached dwelling and one two-family detached dwelling, upon certain terms and conditions. (As Amended) (1st District)
- 90 has two competing proposed amendments, only one of which may be accepted. The first amendment offered by Councilor Breton would modify the terms and conditions concerning the maintenance of existing sidewalks and street improvements, and update references to the 2026 Code of the City of Richmond. The second proposed amendment, recommended by the Planning Commission, would modify the terms and conditions to include the installation of a six-foot-wide sidewalk and update references to the 2026 Code of the City of Richmond.
- 91 Councilor Andrew Breton moved that Council accept his amendment as read and reject the Planning Commission's proposed amendment, and continue ORD. 2026-178, as amended, to the September 28 Council meeting. The motion was seconded.
- 92 Kevin Vonck, Director of Planning and Development Review, stated that requiring an obligation to repair and maintain the sidewalk fulfills the spirit and intent of what the Planning Commission was after in creating its amendment, and staff would therefore support Mr. Breton's amendment.
- 93 Councilor Sarah Abubaker asked why the two competing amendments had not been reconciled before reaching Council.
- 94 Director Vonck explained the six foot sidewalk requirement originated from an offhand exchange at the Planning Commission where the applicant agreed to sidewalks "in accordance with city policy" without fully grasping the difference from what already exists.
- 95 Director of Public Works Bobby Vincent added that department policy is to work with private developers to restore the public right of way to its pre construction condition at minimum.
- 96 The motion was approved: Ayes 8, Breton, Gibson, Jones, Robertson, Trammell, Abubaker, Jordan, Newbille. Noes 0.
- 97 Councilor Ellen Robertson moved that the ordinance entitled:
- 19. To authorize the special use of the property known as 2310 Mimosa Street for the purpose of up to 22 single-family attached dwellings and one single-family detached dwelling, upon certain terms and conditions. (As Amended) (6th District)
- 99 be amended and continued to September 28, 2026, to modify the width of a public right-of-way as shown on the plans and update references to the 2026 Code of the City of Richmond.
- 100 The motion was seconded and approved: Ayes 8, Breton, Gibson, Jones, Robertson, Trammell, Abubaker, Jordan, Newbille. Noes 0.
- 101 Councilor Kenya Gibson moved that the ordinance entitled:
- 26. To request that the Chief Administrative Officer execute a Joint Gilpin Transformation Working Group Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Richmond and the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority to establish the intended roles of the parties as partners in the redevelopment of the Gilpin Court housing community, and to request that the Chief Administrative Officer enter similar memoranda of understanding with the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority for future redevelopment of other Richmond public housing communities. (As Amended)
- 103 be amended and continued to October 13, 2026, to modify the date by which the Joint Gilpin Transformation Working Group Memorandum of Understanding may be executed.
- 104 The motion was seconded and approved: Ayes 8, Breton, Gibson, Jones, Robertson, Trammell, Abubaker, Jordan, Newbille. Noes 0.
- 106 There were no amendments or corrections to the following meeting minutes, which were approved as presented.
- 112 City Council will hold a public hearing on the following ordinances and resolutions on Monday, September 28, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.:
- 27. 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 Bloomberg Philanthropies, Youth Climate Action Fund and to amend the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Special Fund Budget by creating a new special fund for the Office of Sustainability entitled “Youth Climate Action Special Fund,” and appropriating the increase to the Office of Sustainability’s “Youth Climate Action Special Fund” by $50,000.00 for the purpose of providing funding for the Mayor’s Youth Climate Action Fund.
- 28. To amend Ord. No. 2026-063, adopted May 11, 2026, which adopted the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 General Fund Budget and made appropriations pursuant thereto, by (i) transferring $100,000.00 from the Outside Agencies and Central Appropriations agency Reserve for Family Crisis Fund line item, (ii) creating a new line item in the Outside Agencies and Central Appropriations agency entitled “Area Congregations Together in Service,” (iii) appropriating $100,000.00 of such transferred funds to the new Outside Agencies and Central Appropriations agency “Area Congregations Together in Service” line item, and (iv) authorizing the Chief Administrator Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to execute the necessary documents to effect such appropriation, all for the purpose of administering the Family Crisis Fund program.
- 29. To amend Ord. No. 2026-063, adopted May 11, 2026, which adopted the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 General Fund Budget and made appropriations thereto, by (i) transferring funds in the amount of $844,143.00 from the Department of Neighborhood and Community Services, (ii) creating new line items in the Outside Agencies and Central Appropriations agency entitled “CARITAS (Surge Shelter)” and “CARITAS (Warming Center),” (iii) appropriating $726,143.00 of such transferred funds to the new line item in the Outside Agencies and Central Appropriations agency “CARITAS (Surge Shelter),” and (iv) appropriating $118,000.00 of such transferred funds to the new line item in the Outside Agencies and Central Appropriations agency “CARITAS (Warming Center),” all for the purpose of providing funding for surge overflow shelter and warming center operations during the inclement winter weather season.
- 30. To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to execute a Fiscal Agency Agreement between the City of Richmond and NextUp RVA for the purpose of authorizing NextUp RVA to act as a fiscal agent on behalf of the City to administer funding for the Mayor’s Youth Climate Action Fund micro-grant program.
- 31. To amend ch. 21, art. II, of the City Code by adding therein a new section numbered 21-76, concerning City contracts for the acquisition of information technology goods or services, as authorized by Va. Code § 2.2-4311.3.
- 32. 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 Cultural Heritage Stewardship Plan establishing goals for identifying, recognizing, and safeguarding the City’s cultural and historic assets.
- 33. 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 Richmond Connects, Strategic Plan: A Multimodal Plan for Improving Transportation Equity in Richmond detailing improvements in surface transportation performance and safety.
- 34. 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 Richmond INSPIRE: A Citywide Vision Plan for Parks, Recreation & Community Facilities as the master plan for the City’s parks and recreational spaces to create a transparent, community-driven vision for parks and recreational spaces.
- 35. 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 and to amend the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Special Fund Budget by creating a new special fund for the Department of Emergency Communications, Preparedness, and Response called the “FY27 GIS Data Enhancement Project Special Fund,” and to appropriate the increase to the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Special Fund Budget by increasing estimated revenues and the amount appropriated to the Department of Emergency Communications, Preparedness and Response’s “FY27 GIS Data Enhancement Project Special Fund” by $50,000.00 for the purpose of developing and integrating interactive indoor GIS maps within the City’s CAD system at five pilot sites and within the City’s Next Generation 9-1-1 dataset.
- 36. To amend City Code § 2-86, concerning license to use non-City real property, to allow the Chief Administrative Officer to enter into license agreements or similar documents to use real property owned by a railroad corporation to allow the existence of, install, perform work on, or operate public utility or public works infrastructure on, over or across such property, to extend the period of time for which the City is permitted to use real property owned by a railroad pursuant to such license agreements from five days to perpetual, and to permit the Chief Administrative Officer to delegate the authority to enter into such license agreements to the Director of the Department of Public Utilities or the Department of Public Works.
- 37. To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to accept funds in the amount of $7,300,000.00 from the Virginia Resources Authority and to amend the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Water Utility Budget which appropriated the estimated receipts of the water utility, by increasing estimated receipts and the amount appropriated for the water utility by $7,300,000.00 for the purpose of funding Phase 6 of the City’s lead service line identification and replacement program.
- 38. To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to execute a Financing Agreement between the City of Richmond and the Virginia Resources Authority for the purpose of funding Phase 6 of the City’s lead service line identification and replacement program.
- 39. To amend Ord. No. 2026-063, adopted May 11, 2026, which adopted the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Special Fund Budget and made appropriations pursuant thereto, by transferring funds in the amount of $400,000.00 from the National Opioid Settlement Special Fund for the Department of Neighborhood and Community Services and appropriating such transferred funds in the amount of $400,000.00 to the Medication Assisted Treatment Pilot Program Special Fund for the City Sheriff for the purpose of funding the Medication Assisted Treatment Pilot Program.
- 40. To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to execute a Second Amendment to Opioid Funds Agreement between the City of Richmond and the City Sheriff for the purpose of continuing the Medication Assisted Treatment Pilot Program.
- 41. To amend City Code §§ 16-27, concerning eligibility and selection of eligible households to purchase or rent affordable dwelling units, and 16-28, concerning occupancy of affordable dwelling units, for the purpose of eliminating duplicative annual affidavit requirements for renters occupying affordable units administered under the Affordable Dwelling Unit Program.
- 42. To designate the 00 block of South Auburn Avenue in honor of Vicky Hester.
- 43. To amend Ord. No. 2026-063, adopted May 11, 2026, which adopted the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 General Fund Budget and made appropriations pursuant thereto, by changing the uses and allocation of the Council District Funds for the Second District pursuant to Va. Code § 15.2-2503 for the use of the Council Member in the representation of the Second District.
- 44. To request that the Chief Administrative Officer cause to be prepared and submitted to the Council, within 90 days of the adoption of this resolution, a statement detailing the fiscal impact to the City of establishment of a rental inspection district at the property located at 4022 Midlothian Turnpike and commonly known as Belt Atlantic Apartments.
- 45. To request that the Chief Administrative Officer cause the Department of Housing and Community Development and the Department of Planning and Development Review, in coordination with other relevant City departments, to implement and utilize the affordable housing-related legislation enacted by the Virginia General Assembly during its 2026 Regular Session, including House Bills 4, 15, 594, 806, and 1279.
- 46. To provide for the nomination of Odie Donald II, Nicole Jones, and Ellen F. Robertson as the City of Richmond’s three Directors and the election of the Board of Directors of the Greater Richmond Transit Company for the period commencing upon election and qualification of these nominees as Directors and terminating on the date of the 2027 annual meeting of shareholders upon the election and qualification of the successors to these Directors.
- 47. To endorse, for the City of Richmond, legislative proposals set forth within the document entitled “City of Richmond Legislative Agenda, 2027 General Assembly Session, October 13, 2026” to request the Richmond delegation to the General Assembly of Virginia to take legislative action consistent with and in vigorous support of such recommendations; to support other legislative action recommendations; and to encourage other organizations and individuals to support such recommendations. (As Amended)
- 48. To establish a transparent process for identifying the City of Richmond’s legislative agenda for the Virginia General Assembly 2027 Regular Session and all subsequent sessions of the Virginia General Assembly and to repeal Res. No. 2022-R070, adopted Nov. 14, 2022. (As Amended)
- 135 City Council will hold a public hearing on the following ordinances on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.:
- 49. To declare a public necessity for and to authorize the acquisition by gift, purchase, condemnation, or otherwise, certain fee simple interests and temporary construction easements for the public purpose of facilitating the construction and operation of the Woodhaven Drive Drainage Improvement Project.
- 50. To declare a public necessity for and to authorize the acquisition of the parcels of real property owned by the Capital Region Land Conservancy, Inc., located at 201 Bermuda Road, 229 Bermuda Road Rear, 3600 Warwick Road, 3601 Warwick Road, 2024 Westover Hills Boulevard, 2101 Lumkin Avenue, 2900 Krouse Street, 2902 Krouse Street, 2904 Krouse Street, 2906 Krouse Street, 2908 Krouse Street, 2910 Krouse Street, 2912 Krouse Street, 2914 Krouse Street, and 2916 Krouse Street for the purpose of expanding and preserving public green space for community use and enjoyment.
- 51. To declare that a public necessity exists and to authorize the acquisition of certain permanent crossing and sidewalk easements and temporary construction easements for the public purpose of constructing and operation of multimodal transportation improvements along Commerce Road crossing the CSX and Virginia Passenger Rail Authority right of way between Deepwater Terminal Road Extended and Bellemeade Road.
- 52. To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to accept funds in the amount of $1,000,000.00 from the United States Department of Transportation and to amend Ord. No. 2026-065, adopted May 11, 2026, which accepted a program of proposed Capital Improvement Projects for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and the four fiscal years thereafter, adopted a Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, and determined a means of financing the same, by (i) establishing a new project for the Department of Public Works in the Transportation - Federal/State/Regional category entitled “2026-065 SS4A Program Project” and (ii) increasing estimated revenues from the funds received from the United States Department of Transportation and the amount appropriated to the new Department of Public Works’ “2026-065 SS4A Program Project” in the Transportation category - Federal/State/Regional by $1,000,000.00 for the purpose of funding a Safe Streets and Roads for All program.
- 53. To declare a public necessity for and to authorize the acquisition of the parcel of real property owned by the Capital Region Land Conservancy, Inc., located at 510 South 14th Street for the purpose of expanding and preserving public green space for community use and enjoyment.
- 54. To authorize the special use of the property known as 207 North 28th Street for the purpose of a multifamily dwelling, upon certain terms and conditions. (7th District)
- 55. To authorize the special use of the property known as 1412 Chestnut Street for the purpose of up to four single-family attached dwellings and one single-family detached dwelling, upon certain terms and conditions. (6th District)
- 56. To authorize the special use of the property known as 4101 Grove Avenue for the purpose of up to [35] 33 single-family attached dwellings, upon certain terms and conditions. (As Amended) (1st District)
- 57. To authorize the special use of the properties known as 5900 Grove Avenue and 5902 Grove Avenue for the purpose of an office use for interior design and education services, and accessory parking, upon certain terms and conditions. (1st District)
- 58. To authorize the special use of the property known as 2117 Ingram Avenue for the purpose of no more than two single-family attached dwellings, upon certain terms and conditions. (8th District)
- 59. To authorize the special use of the property known as 3117 West Leigh Street for the purpose of a space for outdoor entertainment and food services, upon certain terms and conditions. (2nd District)
- 60. To authorize the special use of the properties known as 2412 North Lombardy Street and 2414 Seminary Avenue for the purpose of a mixed-use building, upon certain terms and conditions. (3rd District)
- 61. To authorize the special use of the property known as 2423 North Lombardy Street for the purpose of a mixed-use building and a community building, upon certain terms and conditions. (3rd District)
- 62. To authorize the special use of the property known as 1130 West Marshall Street for the purpose of no more than one two-family detached dwelling, upon certain terms and conditions. (2nd District)
- 63. To authorize the special use of the properties known as 1538 Mechanicsville Turnpike and 1540 Mechanicsville Turnpike for the purpose of a mixed-use building containing commercial and residential space, upon certain terms and conditions. (6th District)
- 64. To authorize the special use of the property known as 3131 Navarone Avenue for the purpose of no more than one single-family detached dwelling and one dwelling unit within an accessory structure, upon certain terms and conditions. (8th District)
- 65. To authorize the special use of the property known as 2013 Orlando Road for the purpose of a single-family detached dwelling and a dwelling unit within an accessory building, upon certain terms and conditions. (8th District)
- 66. To authorize the special use of the property known as 3204 Parkwood Avenue for the purpose of a single-family detached dwelling and a dwelling unit within an accessory building, upon certain terms and conditions. (5th District)
- 67. To authorize the special use of the property known as 304 Roslyn Road for the purpose of a single-family detached dwelling and a dwelling unit within an accessory building, upon certain terms and conditions. (1st District)
- 68. To authorize the special use of the property known as 5908 Three Chopt Road for the purpose of up to two single-family detached dwellings, upon certain terms and conditions. (1st District)
- 69. To authorize the special use of the property known as 3501 Delano Street for the purpose of up to two single-family detached dwellings, upon certain terms and conditions. (8th District)
- 70. To authorize the special use of the property known as 3700 Traylor Drive for the purpose of a single-family detached dwelling on a corner lot with a driveway intersecting a street which constitutes the principal street frontage of the lot, upon certain terms and conditions. (4th District)
- 71. To amend and reordain Ord. No. 2024-209, adopted Sept. 9, 2024, which authorized the special use of the properties known as 312 Goshen Street, 901 West Marshall Street, and 903 West Marshall Street for the purpose of a restaurant use, upon certain terms and conditions, to modify the plans and to expand the hours of operation and occupancy for outdoor dining and outdoor live music. (2nd District)
- 72. To amend and reordain Ord. No. 2021-367, adopted Feb. 14, 2022, which authorized the special use of the property known as 1000 Westover Hills Boulevard for the purpose of a residential use containing up to six dormitory-style units with shared sanitation facilities accessory to a church, upon certain terms and conditions, to modify the special use, plans, and terms and conditions. (4th District)
- 73. To amend and reordain Ord. No. 2021-012, adopted Feb. 8, 2021, which authorized the special use of the property known as 821 Albemarle Street for the purpose of a personal service business, upon certain terms and conditions, to modify the special use, the Plans, and certain terms and conditions. (5th District)
- 74. To conditionally rezone the property known as 1951 Venable Street from the R-53 Multifamily Residential District and the R-63 Multifamily Urban Residential District to the TOD-1 Transit-Oriented Nodal District, upon certain proffered conditions. (7th District)
- 75. To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to accept funds in the amount of $614,406.00 from the National Opioid Settlement Fund, resulting from settlement agreements with Kroger, CVS, Allergan, Teva, Walgreens, Janssen, and Distributor, and to amend Ord. No. 2026-063, adopted May 11, 2026, which adopted a Special Fund Budget for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and made appropriations thereto, by increasing revenues and the amount appropriated to the Department of Neighborhood and Community Services’ National Opioid Settlement Special Fund by $614,406.00 for the purpose of funding opioid abatement and remediation strategies to combat the opioid crisis.
- 164 Members of Council provided reports and announcements regarding respective district meetings and activities.
- 166 There being no further business before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 7:27 p.m.
- 167 ___________________________________ CITY CLERK
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