Richmond public meetings in 2021

Land Use, Housing and Transportation Standing Committee

The committee will consider several ordinances regarding road safety and infrastructure upgrades. Items include installing speed tables on multiple roads and executing agreements for ADA improvements on Arthur Ashe Boulevard and Richmond Highway. The meeting also includes discussions on revitalization areas and the city's strategic plan.

• Ordinance to install speed tables on Whitehead, Winter, Kaki, Clarkson, Hey, Bryce, and Covington Roads
• VDOT agreement for ADA upgrades on Arthur Ashe Boulevard
• VDOT agreement for ADA upgrades on Richmond Highway
• Resolution to create a process for residents to request 15 mph speed limit traffic studies
• Designating 2209 Ruffin Road and 700 West 44th Street as revitalization areas

The Land Use, Housing and Transportation Standing Committee forwarded several items to the January 10, 2022 City Council meeting, including agreements with VDOT for milling, resurfacing, and ADA upgrades on Arthur Ashe Boulevard and Richmond Highway, both with recommendation to approve. It also forwarded a resolution to designate 2209 Ruffin Road as a revitalization area (recommended) and 700 West 44th Street (no recommendation), and a resolution to declare surplus and seek proposals for 3101 North Arthur Ashe Boulevard (recommended). Several other items were continued to future meetings, including speed tables on multiple roads (ORD. 2021-333) and a resolution for a 15 mph speed limit study process (RES. 2021-R065).

• Forwarded ORD. 2021-354 (Arthur Ashe Blvd resurfacing/ADA) to Council with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded ORD. 2021-355 (Richmond Highway resurfacing/ADA) to Council with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded RES. 2021-R087 (2209 Ruffin Rd revitalization area) to Council with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded RES. 2021-R088 (700 West 44th St revitalization area) to Council with no recommendation
• Forwarded RES. 2021-R089 (3101 N Arthur Ashe Blvd surplus) to Council with recommendation to approve
• Continued ORD. 2021-333 (speed tables on multiple roads) to June 21, 2022 meeting
• Continued RES. 2021-R065 (15 mph speed limit study process) to January 18, 2022 meeting
• Continued ORD. 2021-356 (water/sewer billing amendments) to January 18, 2022 meeting

Commission of Architectural Review

The Commission of Architectural Review is reviewing several applications for residential building projects. These include new house constructions, porch rehabilitations, and rear additions.

• Construction of two attached double houses at 620 Chamberlayne Ave
• Rebuilding a covered front porch at 2311 Venable
• Residence rehabilitation and rear addition at 2318 Venable
• Two new 3-story single family residences at 413-415 Arthur Ashe Boulevard
• New two-story addition and shed at 612 N 27th St

The Commission of Architectural Review deferred a proposal for two attached houses at 620 Chamberlayne Ave, approved a porch rebuild at 2311 Venable, and approved a rehabilitation and rear addition at 2318 Venable. Three conceptual reviews were held with advisory comments. All votes were 7-0 with one excused.

• Deferred 620 Chamberlayne Ave duplex application (7-0)
• Approved 2311 Venable front porch rebuild with conditions (7-0)
• Approved 2318 Venable rehabilitation and rear addition with conditions (7-0)
• Held conceptual review for 207 W Franklin rear addition
• Held conceptual review for 413-415 Arthur Ashe Blvd new residences
• Held conceptual review for 612 N 27th St rear addition and shed

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting criteria and a schedule for the 2021 decennial redistricting of Council and School Board election districts. This special meeting is being held virtually.

• Adoption of redistricting criteria and schedule (Res. No. 2021-R084)

The City Council held a special meeting and adopted Resolution 2021-R084, which sets the criteria and schedule for the 2021 decennial redistricting of Council and School Board election districts. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted Resolution 2021-R084 to adopt redistricting criteria and schedule (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission will consider ordinances to accept VDOT funding for traffic signal modernization and street resurfacing projects. The agenda also includes a subdivision exception request and the acquisition of Lee Circle property.

• $408,022.00 for Citywide Pedestal Pole to Mast Arm Signal Upgrades
• $477,035.00 for Complete Streets project on Arthur Ashe Boulevard and Richmond Highway
• Subdivision exception request for 3204 Old Gun Road
• Acquisition of Lee Circle property from the Commonwealth of Virginia
• Conveyance of right-of-way at West Leigh Street and North Belvidere Street to VDOT

The Richmond Planning Commission recommended approval of the acquisition by gift of Lee Circle from the Commonwealth of Virginia for public use, and approved the consent agenda including several ordinances and a subdivision. The commission also deleted an item regarding rules of procedure from the agenda and approved minutes from prior meetings.

• Recommended approval of Lee Circle acquisition by gift (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (9-0)
• Approved $408,022 VDOT funds for traffic signal upgrades (consent)
• Approved $477,035 VDOT funds for Complete Streets project (consent)
• Approved abandonment of easement at 2300 Hermitage Road (consent)
• Approved conveyance of right-of-way at West Leigh and North Belvidere (consent)
• Approved tentative subdivision at 3204 Old Gun Road (consent)
• Deleted item 13 (rules of procedure update) from agenda (unanimous)

Governmental Operations Standing Committee

The committee is considering ordinances to allow collective bargaining for certain city employees. It will also discuss establishing a 2022 City Charter Review Commission and adopting redistricting criteria. A staff report on the city's noise ordinance is also scheduled for discussion.

• Ordinances 2021-345 and 2021-346 regarding collective bargaining for certain employees
• Ordinance 2021-347 to establish the 2022 City Charter Review Commission
• Resolution 2021-R084 adopting redistricting criteria and a schedule
• Ordinance 2021-348 regarding the creation of an Office of Sustainability
• Discussion of the City's Noise Ordinance staff report

The Governmental Operations Standing Committee forwarded eight items to the City Council. Six items were forwarded without recommendation, including resolutions on tax increment financing, collective bargaining ordinances, a charter review commission, redistricting criteria, and a mobility department study. Two items were forwarded with a recommendation to approve: an ordinance establishing the Office of Sustainability and a resolution to study the delinquent tax sale program.

• Forwarded RES. 2021-R082 (tax increment financing process) to Jan. 10 Council meeting, no recommendation
• Forwarded ORD. 2021-345 (collective bargaining) to Jan. 10 Council meeting, no recommendation
• Forwarded ORD. 2021-346 (collective bargaining) to Jan. 10 Council meeting, no recommendation
• Forwarded ORD. 2021-347 (Charter Review Commission) to Jan. 10 Council meeting, no recommendation
• Forwarded ORD. 2021-348 (Office of Sustainability) to Jan. 10 Council meeting with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded RES. 2021-R084 (redistricting criteria) to Dec. 21 Council meeting, no recommendation
• Forwarded RES. 2021-R085 (delinquent tax sale study) to Jan. 10 Council meeting with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded RES. 2021-R086 (Department of Mobility) to Jan. 10 Council meeting, no recommendation

City Council

Richmond City Council is considering several proposed ordinances and budget amendments. These items include funding transfers for community projects, traffic safety measures, and residential zoning requests.

• $1,300,000 transfer to the Enslaved African Heritage Campus project
• $206,211.03 grant for ADA Access Trail at Pump House Park
• Installation of speed tables on Hawthorne Avenue
• All-way stop signs at South Pine Street and China Street intersections
• Special use permit for 3310 Richmond-Henrico Turnpike

The Richmond City Council adopted 30 ordinances and resolutions, including $5 million in COVID-19 hazard bonuses for public safety employees, a $1.3 million transfer for the Enslaved African Heritage Campus, and a $1.16 million community health literacy program. It also approved several special use permits, rezoning, and street safety measures. One ordinance was rejected, and multiple items were continued to future meetings.

• Adopted $5M transfer for public safety employee COVID-19 hazard bonuses
• Adopted $1.3M transfer for Enslaved African Heritage Campus design services
• Adopted $1.16M for community health literacy program
• Adopted $206,211 for ADA Access Trail at Pump House Park
• Adopted $145,000 for universal access ramp at Huguenot Flatwater Park
• Adopted sale of 1111 Fourqurean Lane to Commonwealth Catholic Charities for affordable housing
• Adopted rezoning of 4501 East Main Street to TOD-1
• Rejected special use for convenience store at 6424 Elkhardt Road

Informal Meeting

The City of Richmond will review the 2021 mid-year performance report for the Office of Community Wealth Building. The meeting also includes an update regarding the Federal Infrastructure Bill.

• Office of Community Wealth Building 2021 Mid-year Performance Report
• Federal Infrastructure Bill Update

Education and Human Services Standing Committee

The Education and Human Services Standing Committee will review updates from Richmond Public Schools leadership. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Health Equity Fund and a discussion regarding 2022 human services priorities.

• Health Equity Fund Update presentation
• Richmond Public Schools update from Superintendent Jason Kamras
• Richmond Public Schools School Board update from Chair Cheryl Burke
• Discussion of 2022 Human Services Priorities
• Approval of November 18, 2021, meeting minutes

Urban Design Committee

The Urban Design Committee approved minutes from October and November 2021. The committee discussed additional revisions to the Urban Design Guidelines from multiple city departments, delaying adoption until January or February 2022. A proposed dock at Ancarrow's Landing was withdrawn by the applicant. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved October 2021 meeting minutes (10-0)
• Approved November 2021 meeting minutes (10-0)
• Deferred Urban Design Guidelines revisions to January/February 2022 for further review
• Noted withdrawal of Ancarrow's Landing dock application (UDC 2021-38)

Organizational Development Standing Committee

The committee will receive a briefing on the 2021 redistricting schedule and draft resolution for criteria. The meeting also includes updates on the Richmond Retirement System and the proposed FY23 budget schedule.

• Redistricting briefing regarding 2021 schedule and criteria
• Richmond Retirement System financial and actuarial update
• Proposed FY23 budget schedule draft
• Updates on monument disposition and civilian review board

Planning Commission

The commission is reviewing several rezoning requests and special use permits across various districts. The agenda also includes updates on the Richmond 300 plan and potential changes to future meeting schedules.

• Rezoning 4501 East Main Street from RF-2 to TOD-1
• Special use permit for an event venue and farmer’s market at 939 Myers Street
• Resolution to adopt the City Center Plan as part of Richmond 300
• Rezoning 215 and 301 Hull Street from B-7 to TOD-1
• Special use permit for dwellings at 3415 A Floyd Avenue

The Richmond Planning Commission recommended approval of a special use permit for an outdoor event venue and farmer's market at 939 Myers Street, despite opposition from nearby residents and businesses. The commission also recommended approval for several other special use permits and rezoning requests, and adopted the City Center Plan as an amendment to Richmond 300. A resolution to amend the Affordable Housing Dwelling Unit Program was continued to the second meeting in January.

• Recommended approval of Ord. No. 2021-328 for 939 Myers Street (outdoor event venue and farmer's market) by an 8-1 vote.
• Recommended approval of Ord. No. 2021-321 for 918 North 35th Street (two single-family dwellings).
• Recommended approval of Ord. No. 2021-322 for 1012 West 49th Street and 1015 Herbert Street (up to three single-family dwellings).
• Recommended approval of Ord. No. 2021-323 for 506 Cheatwood Avenue (two single-family dwellings).
• Recommended approval of Ord. No. 2021-324 for 302 Clovelly Road (one lodging unit accessory to a single-family dwelling).
• Recommended approval of Ord. No. 2021-326 for 1807 Harwood Street (up to three two-family dwellings).
• Recommended approval of Ord. No. 2021-329 for 2317 Rosewood Avenue (elevated deck and fence).
• Recommended approval of Ord. No. 2021-330 for 7012 Marlowe Road (office use, including medical office).

City Council

The City Council is considering ordinances to provide one-time bonuses to eligible public safety employees. This includes a $5,000,000 budget transfer from the First Responder Hazard Pay (ARPA) reserve to a new COVID-19 hazard bonus line item. The council will also review a resolution endorsing legislative proposals for the 2022 Virginia General Assembly session.

• $5,000,000 budget transfer for public safety employee COVID-19 hazard bonuses
• Amendment to the Pay Plan to establish one-time bonus payments
• Resolution endorsing legislative proposals for the 2022 Virginia General Assembly session

The City Council introduced two ordinances and one resolution at a special meeting, all of which will be considered at a public hearing on December 13, 2021. Ordinance 2021-334 would transfer $5,000,000 from the ARPA first responder hazard pay reserve to fund one-time COVID-19 hazard bonuses for eligible public safety employees. Ordinance 2021-335 would amend the Pay Plan to provide for these bonuses. Resolution 2021-R083 endorses the city's legislative proposals for the 2022 Virginia General Assembly session. No final votes were taken; all items were introduced and committee referrals waived.

• Introduced Ord. 2021-334 to transfer $5M for public safety COVID-19 hazard bonuses
• Introduced Ord. 2021-335 to amend Pay Plan for one-time public safety bonuses
• Introduced Res. 2021-R083 endorsing 2022 General Assembly legislative proposals
• Waived committee referral for all three items

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Richmond Board of Zoning Appeals is reviewing two applications for residential development. One case involves a variance for a new home at 818 North Harrison Street, while another seeks a special exception for a lot split at 3611 Brook Road. The board will also approve the November 2021 minutes.

• Variance application for a single-family dwelling at 818 North Harrison Street
• Special exception application for a lot split and new home at 3611 Brook Road
• Approval of November 2021 minutes

City Council

The City Council is holding a quarterly meeting regarding the Education Compact. This session includes the Mayor and the School Board. The meeting will be conducted virtually via Zoom.

• Quarterly Education Compact meeting with the Mayor and School Board

Governmental Operations Standing Committee

The scheduled meeting of the Governmental Operations Standing Committee was cancelled. The draft agenda included a request for a report on tax increment financing for development project areas.

• Resolution 2021-R082 regarding tax increment financing for development project areas
• Discussion of board vacancies

Public Safety Standing Committee

The committee will discuss public safety on Greater Richmond Transit Company (GRTC) buses. The agenda also includes a presentation of the Richmond Fire Department Quarterly Report and approval of October 26, 2021, meeting minutes.

• Discussion on public safety on GRTC buses
• Richmond Fire Department Quarterly Report presentation
• Approval of October 26, 2021, meeting minutes
• Board Vacancy Report

Commission of Architectural Review

The Commission will review several applications for new single-family residences and porch modifications. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from August through October 2021 and administrative reports.

• New single-family residence at 404 N. 23rd St.
• Two attached houses at 618-620 Chamberlayne Pkwy.
• Enclosed outdoor seating area at 1600 Monument Ave.
• Porch modifications at 2609 W. Grace St. and 2306 E. Grace St.
• New two-story residence at 509 N. 28th Street

Finance and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Finance and Economic Development Standing Committee forwarded several items to the December 13, 2021 Council meeting with recommendations to approve, including the assignment of the Main Street Station license agreement to the City, amendments to the special parking districts program, and participation in opioid settlement claims. One ordinance regarding BPOL tax receipts was continued to the December 16, 2021 meeting. No final decisions were made; all actions were recommendations to the full Council.

• Continued ORD. 2021-189 (BPOL tax reserve) to December 16, 2021 meeting
• Forwarded ORD. 2021-318 (Main Street Station license assignment) with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded ORD. 2021-319 (special parking districts fund use) with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded RES. 2021-R078 (opioid settlement participation) with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded RES. 2021-R079 (homestead tax exemption study) with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded RES. 2021-R080 (real property tax relief study) with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded RES. 2021-R081 (quarterly ARPA fund report) with recommendation to approve

Land Use, Housing and Transportation Standing Committee

The Land Use, Housing and Transportation Standing Committee will review several proposals regarding land use and traffic safety. Items include requests for new speed tables on Hawthorne Avenue and the authorization of a $90,355 grant for bus purchases.

• Rezoning 6424 Elkhardt Road from a contractor's shop to a convenience store
• Installing speed tables on Hawthorne Avenue between West Brookland Park Boulevard and Dupont Circle
• Authorizing a $90,355.00 grant for the Park-N-Ride Bus Purchase project
• Establishing all-way stop signs at South Pine Street and China Street/Albemarle Street intersections
• Requesting a design overlay district study for the Carver neighborhood

The Land Use, Housing and Transportation Standing Committee forwarded 11 items to the December 13, 2021 Council meeting, including an ordinance to remove certain monuments on City-owned property, which was recommended for approval. Other items forwarded with approval recommendations included a Master Plan amendment, a Carver neighborhood design overlay district study, speed tables on Hawthorne Avenue, all-way stop signs at two intersections, a $90,355 grant for a Park-N-Ride bus purchase, a Welcome Center license agreement, and street honorific designations. One item, a resolution to develop a process for residents to request traffic studies for 15 mph speed limits, was continued to the December 21, 2021 committee meeting. The committee made no final decisions, as all items were forwarded to the full Council.

• Forwarded monument removal ordinance (ORD. 2021-315) to Council with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded Master Plan amendment resolution (RES. 2021-R026) to Council with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded Carver design overlay district study resolution (RES. 2021-R074) to Council with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded development scorecard resolution (RES. 2021-R077) to Council with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded speed tables ordinance (ORD. 2021-301) to Council with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded all-way stop signs ordinance (ORD. 2021-302) to Council with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded $90,355 Park-N-Ride grant agreement (ORD. 2021-313) to Council with recommendation to approve
• Continued traffic study request resolution (RES. 2021-R065) to December 21, 2021 meeting

Planning Commission

The Richmond Planning Commission is reviewing several land use amendments and budget transfers. Items include adopting the City Center Plan and reallocating $7,310,391.00 for George Wythe High School modernization. The commission will also consider property sales for affordable housing and park improvements.

• Transfer of $7,310,391.00 for George Wythe High School planning and design
• Sale of 1111 Fourqurean Lane for $10,000 to facilitate affordable housing
• Acceptance of $145,000 for a ramp at Huguenot Flatwater Park
• Acquisition of 3008 Idlewood Avenue for green space and playground use
• Adoption of the City Center Plan as an amendment to Richmond 300

The Richmond Planning Commission met electronically and voted 8-0 to continue a resolution to amend the Affordable Housing Dwelling Unit (Density Bonus) Program to its December 6, 2021 meeting. The commission also adopted the consent agenda, recommending approval of several ordinances to City Council, including a $7.3 million fund transfer for George Wythe High School planning and design, a $145,000 grant for a universal access ramp at Huguenot Flatwater Park, and the sale of city-owned land at 1111 Fourqurean Lane for affordable housing. A special use permit for wall signs at 1500 North Lombardy Street was continued to February 21, 2022, and the commission made no recommendation on the Bank Street right-of-way conveyance to the Commonwealth.

• Continued affordable housing density bonus resolution to Dec 6 (8-0)
• Adopted consent agenda (8-0)
• Recommended approval of $7.31M transfer for George Wythe High School planning
• Recommended approval of $145K grant for Huguenot Flatwater universal access ramp
• Recommended approval of land sale at 1111 Fourqurean Lane for affordable housing
• Adopted RPA encroachment resolution at 335 Charmian Road
• Approved location review for easements at 1501 Richmond Highway
• Continued special use permit for signs at 1500 N. Lombardy St. to Feb 21, 2022

City Council

The Richmond City Council is holding a work session to discuss legislative priorities for the 2022 Virginia General Assembly Session. The council will also review recommendations regarding City Charter amendments.

• Council legislative priorities for the 2022 Virginia General Assembly Session
• City Charter amendment recommendations

City Council

The Richmond City Council meeting includes discussions on amending city codes for urban archery and reviewing multiple special use permit applications. The agenda also covers a proposed $1,300,000 fund transfer for the Enslaved African Heritage Campus project. Some items regarding subdivision vacations and budget transfers were scheduled for continuance.

• Amending city code to permit urban archery and discharging bows/arrows on property of another
• Special use permit for up to three single-family attached dwellings at 105 South Laurel Street
• Proposed $1,300,000 transfer for Enslaved African Heritage Campus design services
• Increasing Aging and Disabilities Advisory Board membership from nine to 11 members
• Special use permit for a food service establishment at 3401 Patterson Avenue

The Council adopted a real estate tax rate of $1.20 per $100 of assessed value for tax year 2022, increasing from the rolled-back rate of $1.071. It also approved numerous special use permits, rezoning requests, and fund acceptances, while continuing several items to December 13, 2021. A proposed accessory dwelling unit at 801 Lincoln Avenue was rejected.

• Adopted real estate tax rate of $1.20 for 2022 (Ord. 2021-235)
• Rejected accessory dwelling unit at 801 Lincoln Avenue (Ord. 2021-257)
• Adopted urban archery ordinance allowing arrows on others' property (Ord. 2021-230)
• Adopted Affordable Housing Trust Fund amendments (Ord. 2021-285)
• Adopted $4M HHS grant for health literacy and COVID-19 response (Ord. 2021-287)
• Adopted rezoning of 1903 Chamberlayne Pkwy and 1900 Roane St to B-7 (Ord. 2021-281)
• Adopted rezoning of 925 E 4th St to B-7 (Ord. 2021-282)
• Adopted resolution for Hull Street Corridor revitalization (Res. 2021-R036)

Informal Meeting

The Richmond City Council will discuss legislative proposals for the 2022 General Assembly session. The meeting also includes consideration of board appointments and a review of proposed charter amendments in a closed session.

• Review of 2022 General Assembly legislative proposals
• Consideration of appointments to boards, commissions, and similar entities
• Review of proposed charter amendments in closed session
• Referral of service delivery issues to City Administration

Urban Design Committee

The Urban Design Committee met and approved the August and September 2021 meeting minutes. No consent or regular agenda items were considered. The secretary provided an update on the adoption process for revisions to the Urban Design Guidelines, but no decisions were made on the guidelines.

• Approved August 2021 meeting minutes (9-0-1)
• Approved September 2021 meeting minutes (7-0-3)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board is holding a public hearing for multiple special exception applications. These include requests for new dwellings, property renovations, and lot splits. The board will also approve the October 2021 minutes.

• Special exception for a garage and fence at 3300 Hanover Avenue
• New two-family detached dwelling application at 1501 Porter Street
• Building renovation for single-family use at 2922 P Street
• New single-family dwellings at 3112 Garland Avenue and 3500 & 3502 Carolina Avenue
• Lot splits and new single-family dwellings at 1720 North 20th Street and 210 East 18th Street

Organizational Development Standing Committee

The committee will review the Richmond 300 Priority Project List and the Reynolds Community College annual report. The agenda also includes updates on the General Assembly legislative agenda and the Charter Review Process.

• Reynolds Community College Annual Report presentation
• Richmond 300 Priority Project List presentation
• General Assembly Legislative Update
• Update on Charter Review Process
• November Board Vacancy Report

Planning Commission

The Commission is considering several special use applications for residential and commercial developments. It is also reviewing requests to postpone discussions on the City Center Plan and the Affordable Housing Dwelling Unit Program.

• Special use application for mixed-use at 2200 and 2202 Carrington Street
• Special use application for dwellings and offices at 6900 and 6904 Patterson Avenue
• Special use application for a day nursery at 4120 Dorset Road
• Subdivision plat for 509 and 511 Libbie Avenue
• Continuance request for the City Center Plan amendment

The Richmond Planning Commission recommended approval of several special use ordinances, including a mixed-use building at 2200 Carrington Street, a day nursery at 4120 Dorset Road, and a restaurant/retail use at 111B North Lombardy Street (amended to remove 'other uses permitted in the B-1 District'). It also adopted the Public Art Commission FY 2023 Work Plan and continued two items to the November 15, 2021 meeting. The consent agenda was forwarded to City Council with a favorable recommendation.

• Approved subdivision exception for 509 & 511 Libbie Ave (consent agenda)
• Recommended approval of day nursery special use at 4120 Dorset Road (consent agenda)
• Recommended approval of three single-family dwellings at 2100 Edwards Avenue (consent agenda)
• Recommended approval of day nursery at 513 North 28th Street (consent agenda)
• Recommended approval of special use at 6900 & 6904 Patterson Avenue (7 single-family attached dwellings, offices, common area)
• Recommended approval of mixed-use building at 2200 & 2202 Carrington Street (9 dwelling units, commercial uses)
• Recommended approval of restaurant/retail at 111B North Lombardy Street, amended to strike 'other uses permitted in the B-1 District'
• Adopted Public Art Commission FY 2023 Work Plan (9-0)

Public Art Commission

The Public Art Commission will discuss the Fiscal Year 2023 Work Plan and associated project opportunities. The meeting also includes a review of the PAC staff report regarding the FY23 Work Plan. This session is scheduled to be held via electronic communication means.

• FY23 Work Plan Project Opportunities (PDRPRES 2021.163)
• FY23 PAC Work Plan staff report review
• Approval of minutes

Governmental Operations Standing Committee

The committee will receive a presentation regarding an update to the City's Green Vehicle Plan. Members will also discuss the Charter Review Process Update. No papers are scheduled for consideration at this meeting.

• Update of the City's Green Vehicle Plan
• Charter Review Process Update
• Board Vacancy Report

Public Safety Standing Committee

The Public Safety Standing Committee will review Civilian Review Board (CRB) Task Force recommendations. Police Chief Gerald Smith is scheduled to present on police staffing and morale. The committee will also address board vacancies and the staff report.

• Civilian Review Board (CRB) Task Force Recommendations
• Presentation on Police Staffing and Morale by Chief Gerald Smith
• Approval of July 27, 2021, meeting minutes
• Board Vacancy Report

Commission of Architectural Review

The Commission of Architectural Review will consider several applications for new residential buildings and renovations. The agenda includes proposals for single-family homes, a mixed-use residence, and a carriage house rehabilitation. Some items are scheduled for conceptual review or public comment.

• Construction of a mixed-use residence at 2211 Jefferson Avenue
• New single-family residences on N. 23rd, Carrington Street, and N. 28th Streets
• Rehabilitation of a carriage house at 2508 E. Marshall Street
• Siding replacement at 219 N. 28th Street
• Storefront alterations at 513 N. 27th St.

City Council

The City Council is considering an ordinance to accept the first tranche of American Rescue Plan Act funds totaling $77,439,914.00. This proposal includes budget amendments for the General Fund, Capital Budget, Stormwater Utility Budget, and Water Utility Budget to support COVID-19 recovery efforts. The meeting also includes a discussion item regarding first responders.

• Acceptance of $77,439,914.00 in American Rescue Plan Act funds
• $35,639,914.00 increase to the FY 2021-2022 General Fund Budget
• $28,300,000.00 increase to the Department of Parks, Recreation, and Community Facilities budget
• $12,500,000.00 increase to the FY 2021-2022 Stormwater Utility Budget
• Discussion item regarding first responders

The City Council adopted Ordinance 2021-291, authorizing acceptance of the first tranche of American Rescue Plan Act funds totaling $77,439,914 from the U.S. Treasury. The ordinance amends the FY2021-2022 budgets to appropriate funds across the General Fund, Capital Budget, Stormwater Utility, and Water Utility for COVID-19 recovery.

• Adopted Ordinance 2021-291 accepting $77,439,914 in ARPA funds (unanimous)
• Amended FY2021-2022 General Fund Budget by $35,639,914
• Amended FY2021-2022 Capital Budget by $28,300,000 for Parks, Recreation, and Community Facilities
• Amended FY2021-2022 Stormwater Utility Budget by $12,500,000
• Amended FY2021-2022 Water Utility Budget by $1,000,000

Governmental Operations Standing Committee

The Governmental Operations Standing Committee is holding a work session to discuss recommendations for Richmond Charter amendments (CD.2021.397). The committee will review materials including a City Administration handout and updated recommendation documents.

• Richmond Charter amendment recommendations (CD.2021.397)

Finance and Economic Development Standing Committee

The committee is reviewing proposals for real estate tax rate changes and the allocation of anticipated casino gaming revenue. Members will also discuss oversight of American Rescue Plan Act spending and updates on tax abatement programs.

• Resolution to allocate 60% of $25,000,000 in anticipated casino revenue to South Richmond and underserved communities
• Ordinance to increase the real estate tax rate to $1.20 for the 2022 tax year
• Ordinance to increase the real estate tax rate to $1.135 for the 2022 tax year
• Resolution requesting budget appropriations for police and fire employee compensation increases
• Resolution to post all city department budget estimates on the city website

The Finance and Economic Development Standing Committee forwarded a proposed real estate tax rate of $1.20 per $100 of assessed value for 2022 to the full Council with a recommendation to approve. A competing proposal for a $1.135 rate was forwarded with a recommendation to strike. The committee also forwarded a resolution supporting police and fire pay raises funded by the pay plan study, and continued two other items to the next meeting.

• Forwarded Ord. 2021-235 (real estate tax rate $1.20) to Council with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded Ord. 2021-286 (real estate tax rate $1.135) to Council with recommendation to strike
• Forwarded Res. 2021-R075 (police/fire pay plan study implementation) to Council with recommendation to approve
• Continued Res. 2021-R041 (casino revenue allocation) to November 18, 2021 meeting
• Continued Res. 2021-R076 (budget estimates posting) to November 18, 2021 meeting

Land Use, Housing and Transportation Standing Committee

The committee is reviewing proposals for urban archery, Master Plan amendments, and a design overlay district for the Carver neighborhood. Items also include a request for residential traffic study processes and a grant for mobility marketing. Presentations on RRHA redevelopment plans are scheduled.

• Ordinance regarding the discharge of bows and arrows
• Resolution for Master Plan amendments
• Carver neighborhood design overlay district study
• $15,240 grant for mobility marketing project
• Lease of 808 East Clay Street to Greater Richmond Transit Co.

The Land Use, Housing and Transportation Standing Committee forwarded several items to the November 8, 2021 Council meeting with recommendations to approve, including an ordinance to permit urban archery, a resolution to implement the Master Plan and rezone the Hull Street corridor, a grant agreement for commuter mobility marketing, a lease with GRTC, and amendments to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. Other items were continued to the November 16, 2021 committee meeting, including a Master Plan amendment, a Carver design overlay study, and a traffic study process resolution. No votes were recorded in the minutes.

• Forwarded ORD. 2021-230 (urban archery) to Council with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded RES. 2021-R036 (Hull Street corridor rezoning) to Council with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded ORD. 2021-293 ($15,240 grant for commuter mobility marketing) to Council with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded ORD. 2021-294 (lease to GRTC at 808 East Clay Street) to Council with no recommendation
• Forwarded ORD. 2021-285 (Affordable Housing Trust Fund amendments) to Council with recommendation to approve
• Continued RES. 2021-R026 (Master Plan amendment) to November 16 committee meeting
• Continued RES. 2021-R074 (Carver design overlay study) to November 16 committee meeting
• Continued RES. 2021-R065 (traffic study process) to November 16 committee meeting

Planning Commission

The commission will consider several rezoning and special use permit applications for various properties. It will also review the acceptance of over $77 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds to amend city budgets. Additionally, the agenda includes a review of the temporary GRTC Transfer Station location.

• Acceptance of $77,439,914.00 in American Rescue Plan Act funds for budget amendments
• Rezoning 1903 Chamberlayne Parkway and 1900 Roane Street to B-7 Mixed-Use Business District
• Special use permit for 6900 and 6904 Patterson Avenue for dwellings and offices
• $75,000 donation from The Washington Football Charitable Foundation, Inc. for Hotchkiss Field Community Center
• Review of the temporary GRTC Transfer Station at 808 E Clay Street

The Richmond Planning Commission recommended approval of 11 ordinances to City Council, including the acceptance of $77.4 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds. It also approved a special use permit for a mixed-use building at 3101 East Marshall Street with amendments, and continued several items to future meetings.

• Recommended approval of ARPA funds acceptance ($77,439,914) (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of special use at 419 Brook Road (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of special use at 1108 North 28th Street (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of special use at 1301 North 32nd Street (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of special use at 3401 Patterson Avenue (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of special use at 3310 Richmond-Henrico Turnpike (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of rezoning at 1903 Chamberlayne Parkway and 1900 Roane Street (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of special use at 3101 East Marshall Street with amendments (5-3)

Education and Human Services Standing Committee

The committee will review Richmond Public Schools' first month, including teacher vacancies and bus schedules. Presentations are also scheduled regarding afterschool care and homelessness services. The committee will consider an ordinance to increase the size of the Aging and Disabilities Advisory Board.

• Ordinance 2021-272: Increase Aging and Disabilities Advisory Board from nine to 11 members
• Review of Richmond Public Schools first month, including teacher vacancies and bus schedules
• Presentation on afterschool care involving YMCA and Parks
• Homelessness services update

The Education and Human Services Standing Committee forwarded Ordinance 2021-272 to the November 8, 2021 Council meeting with a recommendation to approve. The ordinance would amend City Code § 2-1105 to increase the Aging and Disabilities Advisory Board's membership from nine to 11 members.

• Forwarded Ordinance 2021-272 to Council with recommendation to approve

City Council

The Richmond City Council is reviewing several ordinances regarding budget amendments and land use. This includes allocating funds for youth gun violence prevention and the Enslaved African Heritage Campus project. The agenda also contains multiple requests for special use permits and property rezoning.

• Accepting $500,000 from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services to fund youth gun violence prevention programs
• Transferring $1,300,000 to the Enslaved African Heritage Campus project for design and community engagement services
• Rezoning 2400 Hermitage Road to a Transit-Oriented Nodal District
• Selling 0.176 acres of city land at 2400 Hermitage Road for $110,250.00
• Closing two alleys bounded by East Jackson Street and North 8th Street to public use

The Richmond City Council adopted 20 ordinances and 2 resolutions, including the sale of a 0.176-acre city-owned parcel at 2400 Hermitage Road to Breeden Investment Properties for $110,250 to build a mixed-use development. The council also approved several special use permits, a rezoning, and accepted state and federal funds for various projects. Several items were continued to future meetings, and new ordinances were introduced for public hearings.

• Approved sale of 0.176-acre at 2400 Hermitage Road to Breeden Investment Properties for $110,250
• Approved rezoning of 2400 Hermitage Road from B-7 to TOD-1
• Approved $500,000 from Virginia Dept. of Criminal Justice Services for youth gun violence prevention
• Approved $1,489,000 from VDOT for Forest Hill Avenue improvements
• Approved $15,027,206 in HUD funds for various projects including inclement weather shelter
• Approved appointment of J. E. Lincoln Saunders as Chief Administrative Officer
• Approved closing of two alleys bounded by East Jackson, North 8th, East Leigh, and North 7th Streets
• Approved Richmond Behavioral Health Authority performance contract for FY2022-2023

Informal Meeting

The City of Richmond will hold an informal meeting to discuss service delivery issues and redistricting. The agenda includes a redistricting briefing by J. Gerald Hebert from the Campaign Legal Center. A closed session is also scheduled regarding public contract terms and scope.

• Redistricting briefing by J. Gerald Hebert of the Campaign Legal Center
• Referral of service delivery issues to City Administration
• Closed session on public contract terms and scope

Urban Design Committee

The committee will conduct a final review regarding the location, character, and extent of the temporary GRTC Transfer Station. The agenda also includes a discussion on UDC Guidelines.

• Final review of the temporary GRTC Transfer Station at 808 E. Clay Street
• Review of TTP Restroom Design for Operators Letter
• Discussion regarding UDC Guidelines

The Urban Design Committee approved the final location, character, and extent review of the temporary GRTC Transfer Station at 808 E. Clay Street, with conditions. The approval includes studying the feasibility of removing a chain-link fence, incorporating public art on the restroom facility, and submitting final color selections for site furnishings to staff. The motion carried 8-0, with one member excused.

• Approved UDC 2021-37 temporary GRTC Transfer Station at 808 E. Clay Street (8-0)
• Condition: study feasibility of removing chain-link fence between parking lot and transfer center
• Condition: incorporate public art opportunity on exterior of temporary restroom facility
• Condition: submit final color selection for site furnishings to staff for review

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals is holding a public hearing to review requests for building permits and variances. The items include applications for a new single-family home, an accessory garage, and a renovation with a second-story addition.

• Special exception for a new single-family dwelling at 1507 Oakwood Avenue
• Special exception for an accessory building (garage) at 2618 Hanover Avenue
• Variance for renovations and a second-story addition at 2308 North Lombardy Street
• Approval of September 2021 minutes

Organizational Development Standing Committee

The Organizational Development Standing Committee will approve minutes from the September 7, 2021 meeting. The agenda includes an update from Interim Council Chief of Staff Joyce Davis and a report on board vacancies.

• Approval of September 7, 2021, meeting minutes
• Council Chief of Staff update by Joyce Davis
• October Board Vacancy Report

Planning Commission

The Richmond Planning Commission is reviewing several zoning amendments and land use requests. This includes proposals for rezoning West Broad Street parcels and authorizing special uses for various residential and commercial projects. The meeting also addresses budget transfers for local infrastructure and heritage projects.

• Transfer of $1,000,000 to the Enslaved African Heritage Campus project
• Acceptance of $1,489,000 from VDOT for Forest Hill Avenue improvements
• Sale of 0.176 acres at 2400 Hermitage Road for $110,250
• Closing of two alleys near East Jackson and North 8th Streets
• Request to continue the mixed-use development at 3101 East Marshall Street

The Planning Commission voted to forward the consent agenda to City Council with a favorable recommendation, covering 19 items including special use permits, rezoning, and fund transfers. The commission also recommended denial of a convenience store special use at 6424 Elkhardt Road and approved several regular agenda items, including a skatepark artist selection and accessory dwelling unit permits.

• Forwarded consent agenda to City Council with favorable recommendation (8-0, 1 excused)
• Recommended denial of convenience store special use at 6424 Elkhardt Road (unanimous)
• Approved Section 17.05 Review for Skatepark Artist Selection Panel Finalist (9-0)
• Recommended approval of accessory dwelling unit at 801 Lincoln Avenue (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of two two-family dwellings at 116 South Laurel Street (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of subdivision plat vacation at 3021 Falcon Road (unanimous)
• Continued Ord. 2021-208 (3101 East Marshall Street mixed-use) to October 18 meeting (9-0)
• Adopted resolution of intent to rezone parcels along West Broad Street west of I-195

City Council

The Richmond City Council is holding a work session to review the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) spending plan. Acting Chief Administrative Officer Lincoln Saunders will present a review of the plan, followed by a discussion regarding next steps for the ARPA spending strategy.

• Review of the American Rescue Plan Act Spending Plan
• Discussion of next steps for the American Rescue Plan Act Spending Plan

Governmental Operations Standing Committee

The Governmental Operations Standing Committee will hold a work session to discuss the City Charter. The meeting includes a review of the charter and discussion regarding recommendations for amendments.

• Review of the City Charter
• Recommendations for Amendments (CD.2021.397)

Commission of Architectural Review

The Commission of Architectural Review is reviewing applications for building renovations, additions, and new construction. These items include a mixed-use project on E. Marshall Street and several residential modifications.

• 3302-3308 E. Marshall St.: Rehabilitation of commercial buildings and construction of a 2-story mixed-use building
• 308 W. Clay St.: Demolition of a rear porch and construction of a 2-story addition
• 10-12 E. Broad St.: Re-establishment of a historic storefront and installation of new windows
• 404 N. 23rd St.: Construction of a new, 2-story, single-family residence
• 2001 Monument Ave.: Construction of an 8' wooden privacy fence

The Commission of Architectural Review approved several applications, including a historic storefront at 10-12 E. Broad St., a privacy fence at 2001 Monument Ave., a partial approval for 2506 E. Marshall St., and a porch enclosure at 1839 Monument Ave. It also approved a rear addition at 308 W. Clay St. and a mixed-use building at 3302-3308 E. Marshall St., both with conditions. One application at 513 N. 27th St. was deferred for more information, and a conceptual review was held for a new residence at 404 N. 23rd St.

• Approved storefront restoration at 10-12 E. Broad St. with conditions (7-0)
• Approved privacy fence at 2001 Monument Ave. with conditions (7-0)
• Partially approved alterations at 2506 E. Marshall St. with conditions (7-0)
• Approved porch enclosure and addition at 1839 Monument Ave. (7-0)
• Approved rear addition at 308 W. Clay St. with conditions (6-0, 1 recused)
• Approved mixed-use building at 3302-3308 E. Marshall St. with conditions (7-0)
• Deferred storefront alteration at 513 N. 27th St. for more information (8-0)
• Approved rear addition at 810 Jessamine St. with conditions (7-0, 1 abstained)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to review administrative responses regarding the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Members will discuss potential amendments to the Mayor's Proposed Plan and identify priorities for reduction or removal. The session aims to move toward finalizing a consolidated plan for $155 million in funding.

• Review of administrative responses to Council questions
• Discussion on amendments to the Mayor's Proposed Plan
• Identification of items to be de-prioritized or removed from the plan
• Planning for the finalization of the $155 million ARPA funding plan

City Council

The Richmond City Council is considering several items, including moving over $32 million in tax receipts to a special reserve. The agenda also includes proposals for new sidewalks, bicycle infrastructure, and traffic safety measures like speed tables.

• Crediting $32,713,958.00 in business and occupational taxes to a special reserve fund
• A contract with BlueConduit, LLC for approximately $100,000.00 regarding lead service line modeling
• Installation of speed tables on Seminary Avenue between North Lombardy Street and West Brookland Park Boulevard
• Funding for bicycle and pedestrian improvements at Brown’s Island via a VDOT agreement
• An economic development grant for Vytal Studios in Manchester Town Center 2, LLC

The Richmond City Council adopted a large number of ordinances and resolutions, covering topics from animal control and transportation to economic development and zoning. Key actions included approving changes to dog and cat regulations, accepting a lead service line modeling donation, and supporting multiple transportation improvement projects. Several items were continued to future meetings, including a business tax credit ordinance and a resolution on the Hull Street corridor.

• Adopted ordinance to delay Participatory Budgeting Steering Commission's first presentation to Dec. 6, 2021
• Adopted ordinance to install speed tables on Seminary Avenue between N. Lombardy St. and W. Brookland Park Blvd.
• Adopted ordinance to designate 100 and 200 blocks of Carnation St. in honor of Maybell Fountain
• Adopted ordinance to erect all-way stop signs at Grove Ave. and N. Stafford Ave.
• Adopted ordinance accepting $100,000 lead service line modeling services from BlueConduit
• Adopted ordinance to provide funds to supplement Public Defender's Office salaries
• Adopted ordinance to authorize Brown's Island Connector project for bicycle and ADA pedestrian improvements
• Adopted ordinance to rezone 2400 and 2420 Afton Ave. from R-53 to B-5 (Conditional)

Informal Meeting

The meeting includes a presentation regarding the 2022 medical benefit renewal for city employees and retirees. The council will also review the docket and refer service delivery issues to City Administration.

• Presentation on 2022 medical benefit renewal for city employees and retirees
• Referral of service delivery issues to City Administration
• Docket review

Planning Commission

This is a test meeting of the Richmond Planning Commission. The agenda includes a rezoning presentation for West Broad Street, west of 195, and a proposal to close two alleys in the 6th District.

• Rezoning presentation for West Broad Street, west of 195
• Proposal to close two alleys bounded by East Jackson, North 8th, East Leigh, and North 7th Streets

Public Art Commission

The Richmond Public Art Commission is meeting electronically to discuss and decide on several agenda items, including supplemental funding for the Bloomberg mural, finalists for the skatepark artist selection panel, and project opportunities for the FY23 work plan. The meeting is open to public participation via phone or Microsoft Teams, with written comments accepted by email.

• Supplemental PAC funding for Bloomberg mural (a2021-5286)
• Skatepark artist selection panel finalists (a2021-5287)
• FY23 work plan project opportunities (a2021-5288)

Governmental Operations Standing Committee

The committee is reviewing several proposed changes to the City Code regarding dog and cat regulations, including impoundment and breeding permits. A presentation on employee and retiree medical benefits is also scheduled. Members will also discuss board vacancies and the Charter Review Committee process.

• Proposed amendments to city code for dogs running at large and animal impoundment
• Changes to penalties for breeding permit violations
• Presentation regarding employee and retiree medical benefits
• Resolution supporting an evaluation of the John Marshall Courts Building
• Delaying the Participatory Budgeting Steering Commission's presentation

The Governmental Operations Standing Committee forwarded nine items to the September 27, 2021 Council meeting, all with a recommendation to approve. These include amendments to animal control ordinances (dogs/cats at large, impoundment, sterilization age, breeding permits, penalties) and a resolution supporting evaluation of the John Marshall Courts Building. No items were denied or tabled.

• Forwarded ORD 2021-200 (delay Participatory Budgeting Commission presentation to Dec 6, 2021) with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded ORD 2021-243 (clarify dogs running at large conditions) with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded ORD 2021-244 (modify impoundment requirements for dogs/cats) with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded ORD 2021-245 (remove euthanasia-on-request requirement for unlicensed animals) with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded ORD 2021-246 (increase cat sterilization age to 6 months; Class 4 misdemeanor) with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded ORD 2021-247 (increase breeding permit age to 6 months) with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded ORD 2021-248 (change breeding violation penalty to Class 4 misdemeanor) with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded ORD 2021-249 (change advertising penalty to Class 4 misdemeanor) with recommendation to approve

Land Use, Housing and Transportation Standing Committee

The Land Use, Housing and Transportation Standing Committee is reviewing proposals for Master Plan amendments and rezoning 6424 Elkhardt Road for a convenience store. The agenda also includes requests for historic district studies in Jackson Ward and infrastructure projects like speed tables on Seminary Avenue.

• Rezoning 6424 Elkhardt Road from a contractor’s shop to a convenience store
• Requesting a study to designate Jackson Ward as a design overlay district
• Installing speed tables in Seminary Avenue between North Lombardy Street and West Brookland Park Boulevard
• Funding for the Brown’s Island Connector bicycle and pedestrian project
• Extending the deadline for green infrastructure grants at three Richmond libraries

The Land Use, Housing and Transportation Standing Committee forwarded numerous items to the September 27, 2021 Council meeting with recommendations to approve, including a grant contract extension for the James River Association to implement green infrastructure at three libraries, and resolutions to study design overlay and historic district expansion for Jackson Ward. Several items were continued to later meetings, including the urban archery ordinance and the Master Plan amendment. One ordinance to establish a residential permit parking district in Monroe Ward was withdrawn.

• Forwarded ORD. 2021-239 to extend James River Association green infrastructure deadline to Dec 31, 2021 (recommend approve)
• Forwarded RES. 2021-R062 to study Jackson Ward design overlay district (recommend approve)
• Forwarded RES. 2021-R063 to study expanding Jackson Ward Old and Historic District (recommend approve)
• Forwarded RES. 2021-R070 and R071 for West Grace Street height overlay and TOD-1 rezoning (no recommendation)
• Forwarded ORD. 2021-201 for speed tables on Seminary Avenue (recommend approve)
• Forwarded ORD. 2021-229 to allow third-party parking enforcement (recommend approve)
• Forwarded RES. 2021-R050 supporting $10M VDOT revenue sharing application (recommend approve)
• Withdrawn ORD. 2021-242 for Monroe Ward residential permit parking district

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a $321,750 budget transfer to renovate the Theatre Row Building at 730 E. Broad Street. The agenda also includes a request for wall signs at 1500 North Lombardy Street and an open-space easement for Lewis G. Larus Park. A presentation on West Broad Street rezoning is also scheduled.

• Special use of 1500 North Lombardy Street for four wall signs
• $321,750 transfer to renovate Theatre Row Building at 730 E. Broad Street
• Open-space easement for Lewis G. Larus Park
• West Broad Street Green Conceptual Plan review
• West Broad Street - West of 195 rezoning presentation

The Richmond Planning Commission voted 8-0 to continue the special-use permit for four wall signs at 1500 North Lombardy Street to the October 18, 2021 meeting. The commission adopted the consent agenda 8-0, which included approval of a location/character/extent item (UDC 2021-36), a recommendation to approve a $321,750 fund transfer for renovations at the Theatre Row Building (730 E. Broad St.) for Justice Services and Adult Drug Court, and a recommendation to approve an open-space easement on Lewis G. Larus Park to the Virginia Outdoors Foundation. A rezoning presentation for West Broad Street west of I-195 was given with no public comment.

• Continued Ord. 2021-097 (1500 N. Lombardy St. wall signs) to Oct. 18, 2021 (8-0)
• Adopted consent agenda (8-0)
• Approved UDC 2021-36 location/character/extent item
• Recommended approval of $321,750 transfer for Theatre Row Building renovations
• Recommended approval of open-space easement on Lewis G. Larus Park

City Council

The Richmond City Council is holding a work session to review project lists and the Mayor's Plan. Discussion includes next steps for making the ARPA Plan collaborative and identifying other funding sources. The council will also review a community engagement plan and calendar.

• Review of Composite Project List from September 7th Work Session
• Review of crosswalk between Council Composite Projects and the Mayor's Plan
• Discussion on next steps for the ARPA Plan
• Finalization of a community engagement plan and calendar

Finance and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Finance and Economic Development Standing Committee is reviewing several ordinances and resolutions. Items include a proposed increase in the real．estate tax rate and the allocation of business tax surpluses. The committee will also consider economic development grants and plans for city-wide internet connectivity.

• Proposed real estate tax rate increase to $1.20 for the 2022 tax year
• Plan to credit over $32,713,958 in business taxes to a special reserve
• Contract for lead service line modeling services valued at approximately $100,000
• Economic development grants for Vytal Studios at Manchester Town Center 2, LLC
• Resolution supporting the 'gigabit city' plan for affordable high-speed internet

The Finance and Economic Development Standing Committee forwarded several ordinances to the September 27, 2021 Council meeting. It recommended approval of a change to how American Rescue Plan Act funds are recorded, a donated lead service line modeling service, a Public Defender salary supplement, and two economic development agreements with Vytal Studios. It also recommended approval of a resolution supporting a 'gigabit city' plan. One ordinance on a real estate tax rate was continued to the October 21 meeting, and two items were forwarded without recommendation.

• Forwarded ORD 2021-189 (BPOL tax reserve) to Council with no recommendation
• Forwarded ORD 2021-220 (ARPA fund recording change) with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded ORD 2021-221 (BlueConduit lead service line donation) with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded ORD 2021-222 (Public Defender salary supplement) with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded ORD 2021-232 and 2021-233 (Vytal Studios incentives) with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded ORD 2021-234 (opioid settlement MOU) with recommendation to approve
• Continued ORD 2021-235 (real estate tax rate) to October 21, 2021 meeting
• Forwarded RES 2021-R064 (NOAA grant request) with no recommendation

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several land use and zoning amendments, including a large residential development at Creighton Court. The agenda also includes updates to emergency service dispatching and agreements regarding juvenile justice services.

• Creighton Court Redevelopment: Plan for up to 700 dwelling units on approximately 38 acres at Nine Mile Road
• Ordinance 2021-199: Expanding dispatch services to include certain basic life support services
• Ordinance 2021-202: Agreement with Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice for intake services
• Ordinance 2021-205: Special use permit for up to 126 multifamily units at 1508 Belleville Street
• Ordinance 2021-209: Rezoning of 2400 and 2420 Afton Avenue to a Central Business District

The Richmond City Council adopted a preliminary community unit plan for the Creighton Court redevelopment, allowing up to 700 residential units on about 38 acres near Nine Mile Road. The Council also approved several other ordinances, including changes to emergency medical dispatch, a memorandum of agreement with the Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice, and multiple special-use permits for residential and mixed-use projects. Several items were continued to later meetings, including a proposed real estate tax rate increase and a technology zone program.

• Adopted the Creighton Court Redevelopment Preliminary Community Unit Plan, permitting up to 700 dwelling units on about 38 acres.
• Adopted an ordinance to allow dispatch of basic life support services in addition to advanced life support services.
• Adopted a memorandum of agreement with the Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice for intake services.
• Adopted a resolution declaring a climate and ecological emergency.
• Adopted a resolution requesting a plan for broadband accessibility and affordability.
• Adopted a resolution requesting a plan for a flood preparedness grant application.
• Adopted a resolution requesting reports on overtime findings from a citywide payroll audit.
• Appointed Dominique J. Thaxton to the position of Council Liaison.

Informal Meeting

Mayor Levar M. Stoney will present the proposed American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) spending plan for Richmond. The Civilian Review Board Task Force will also present recommendations for establishing a civilian review board. The meeting includes discussion on next steps for finalizing ARPA funding.

• Presentation of City ARPA spending plan (CD.2021.377)
• Civilian Review Board Task Force recommendations presentation (CD.2021.371)
• Discussion on next steps for finalizing ARPA funding

Urban Design Committee

The Urban Design Committee will conduct a review of the conceptual location, character, and extent of the Wet Broad Street Green Conceptual Plan. The agenda also includes routine items such as the approval of minutes and a secretary's report.

• Review of the Wet Broad Street Green Conceptual Plan (UDC 2021-36)
• Discussion regarding UDC Guidelines

The Urban Design Committee approved the conceptual location, character, and extent review for the West Broad Street Green Conceptual Plan as submitted. The approval was unanimous with 8 votes in favor. The committee discussed various aspects of the plan, including parking, pathways, materials, lighting, and potential amenities, but no changes were made to the plan before approval.

• Approved UDC 2021-36, the West Broad Street Green Conceptual Plan, as submitted (8-0).
• Discussed parking and potential temporary closure of Cutshaw Avenue for events.
• Discussed pathway materials, including stone dust and permeable pavement options.
• Discussed lighting styles and the potential for a new streetscape standard for Scott's Addition.
• Discussed the possibility of adding pollinator-friendly plants like clover.
• Discussed potential for public art and electrical connections for events.
• Noted that a water fountain is not planned due to cost, but a water connection is possible.
• Discussed alley improvements for Mosaic catering access, with DPW preferring closure.

Education and Human Services Standing Committee

The Education and Human Services Standing Committee will discuss a staff report providing an update on Richmond Public Schools. No board vacancies, presentations, or papers for consideration are scheduled for this meeting.

• Richmond Public Schools Update

Organizational Development Standing Committee

The committee will review reports regarding the General Assembly session and the ARPA Special Session. Members will also consider the September Board Vacancy Report and discuss resuming in-person meetings. A closed session is scheduled to discuss opioid litigation.

• Resolution 2021-R030 regarding American Rescue Plan Act and American Jobs Plan funds
• Review of General Assembly Session by Ron Jordan
• September Board Vacancy Report
• Discussion on resuming in-person Council meetings

The Organizational Development Standing Committee met virtually on September 7, 2021, and considered Resolution 2021-R030, which expresses the Council's intent to prioritize funds received under the American Rescue Plan Act and the proposed American Jobs Plan. The resolution was continued to the October 4, 2021 meeting, meaning no final action was taken.

• Continued Resolution 2021-R030 to the October 4, 2021 Organizational Development Standing Committee meeting

Planning Commission

The Richmond Planning Commission will consider several special use ordinances for residential and commercial developments throughout the city. The meeting also includes a review of a proposed mural at Bloomberg Road and an update on the Shockoe Small Area Plan.

• Special use authorization for mixed-use building at 3101 East Marshall Street
• Special use for two mixed-use buildings at 1520 West Main Street
• Amendment to allow additional floor area for restaurant use at 5724 Patterson Avenue
• Review of Bloomberg Road Mural proposal at West Marshall Street and Brook Road
• Review of temporary GRTC Transfer Station at 808 E Clay Street

The Richmond Planning Commission approved the consent agenda, recommending seven special-use ordinances to City Council, and adopted two regular agenda items: a mural at West Marshall Street and Brook Road, and a temporary GRTC transfer station at 808 E. Clay Street. A motion to recommend approval of a mixed-use building at 3101 East Marshall Street with amendments failed 3-4, so the item was not recommended as amended.

• Approved consent agenda recommending 7 special-use ordinances to City Council (7-0)
• Adopted Bloomberg Road mural review at West Marshall and Brook Road (7-0, 1 abstention)
• Adopted temporary GRTC transfer station at 808 E. Clay Street (6-2)
• Motion to recommend 3101 East Marshall Street mixed-use with amendments failed (3-4)

City Council

The Richmond City Council is holding a work session to discuss finalizing plans for American Rescue Plan Act funding. This virtual meeting will not include opportunities for public comment.

• Finalization of plans for American Rescue Plan Act funding

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals is reviewing several applications for building variances and special exceptions. These requests include residential additions and a multi-story mixed-use development.

• Variance for a twelve-story mixed-use building at 127 North 17th Street
• Special exception for a two-family dwelling at 524 North 21st Street
• Special exception for a sunroom and rooftop deck at 507 North 27th Street
• Special exception for a home addition at 211 Old Orchard Lane

City Council

The agenda is a notice for a quarterly meeting between the Mayor and the School Board regarding the Education Compact. No specific discussion topics or legislative actions are listed in the document.

Public Art Commission

The Public Art Commission is holding a special meeting via electronic communication. The agenda includes a discussion regarding the Bloomberg Road Mural Proposal.

• Bloomberg Road Mural Proposal (2021 - 5259)

Commission of Architectural Review

The Commission will review several applications for new residences, porch enclosures, and building modifications. A presentation regarding the Shockoe Small Area Plan is also scheduled.

• Construction of a two-and-one-half story mixed-use residence at 2211 Jefferson Avenue
• Shockoe Small Area Plan presentation by Kim Chen
• New single-family residences on Carrington Street
• Replacement of a wooden fence with a brick wall at 1821 Monument Avenue

The Commission of Architectural Review deferred a proposal for a two-and-a-half-story mixed-use residence at 2211 Jefferson Avenue, asking the applicant to revise the design, including replacing the pitched roof with a flat roof, recessing the third floor, and adding more glazing to the commercial space. The Commission also denied a request to paint 24 E. Broad Street, recommending the applicant choose a color from the CAR Color Palette. It approved a consent agenda that included a brick wall at 1821 Monument Avenue and a rear deck at 610 N. 29th Street, and deferred a proposal for 1839 Monument Avenue pending more detailed drawings.

• Approved the July 27, 2021 minutes (5-2-2).
• Moved 610 N. 29th Street to the Consent Agenda (8-0-1).
• Approved the Consent Agenda, including 1821 Monument Avenue (brick wall) and 610 N. 29th Street (rear deck) (7-0-1).
• Deferred 2211 Jefferson Avenue (mixed-use residence) for design revisions (8-0-1).
• Denied 24 E. Broad Street (paint masonry building) (7-0-2).
• Approved 2107 Cedar St. (enclose rear porch) with conditions (9-0-0).
• Deferred 1839 Monument Avenue (porch enclosure and addition) for more detailed drawings (9-0-0).
• Conceptually reviewed 2307 Carrington Street and 2309-2311 Carrington Street (new residences) with advisory comments.

Land Use, Housing and Transportation Standing Committee

The Land Use, Housing and Transportation Standing Committee meeting scheduled for August 17, 2021, has been cancelled.

Planning Commission

The Richmond Planning Commission will consider several applications for rezoning, special use permits, and plan amendments. These items include proposals for multifamily housing, single-family dwellings, and mixed-use buildings.

• Special use permit for up to 126 units at 1508 Belleville Street
• Rezoning of 2400 and 2420 Afton Avenue from R-53 to B-5 (Conditional)
• Plan amendment for an accessory dwelling unit at 3417 Stony Point Road
• Special use permit for a mixed-use building at 3101 East Marshall Street
• Rezoning of 1003 Commerce Road from M-2 to TOD-1

The Richmond Planning Commission approved the consent agenda, recommending several ordinances to City Council, including an ADU at 3417 Stony Point Road, a 126-unit multifamily at 1508 Belleville Street, and rezoning at 2400 Afton Avenue. A mixed-use project at 3101 East Marshall Street was continued to September 7, 2021, after public opposition. The meeting was held electronically.

• Approved consent agenda (8-0), recommending ordinances to City Council
• Recommended approval of ADU at 3417 Stony Point Road (Ord. 2021-204)
• Recommended approval of 126-unit multifamily at 1508 Belleville Street (Ord. 2021-205)
• Recommended approval of two single-family attached dwellings at 1005 Chimborazo Boulevard (Ord. 2021-206)
• Recommended approval of three single-family detached dwellings at 3114 Groveland and 3119 Veranda Avenues (Ord. 2021-207)
• Recommended approval of rezoning 2400 Afton Avenue to B-5 Conditional (Ord. 2021-209)
• Recommended approval of rezoning 1003 Commerce Road to TOD-1 (Ord. 2021-210)
• Continued mixed-use project at 3101 East Marshall Street to 9/7/2021 (8-0)

Education and Human Services Standing Committee

The committee will consider a resolution to declare a climate and ecological emergency in Richmond. Additionally, Richmond Public Schools officials will provide updates on the 2021-2022 school year, including budget overviews and vaccination outreach.

• Resolution 2021-R049 to declare a climate and ecological emergency
• Richmond Public Schools operating budget overview
• Fall 2021 back-to-school information and health measures
• Resources for students experiencing homelessness

The Education and Human Services Standing Committee forwarded Resolution 2021-R049, declaring a climate and ecological emergency, to the September 13, 2021 City Council meeting with a recommendation to approve. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Forwarded Resolution 2021-R049 (climate and ecological emergency) to Council with recommendation to approve

Urban Design Committee

The committee will approve minutes from the July 8, 2021 meeting and receive a secretary's report. The agenda includes a review of the committee's purpose, responsibilities, and received questions. There are no items listed on the regular or consent agendas for this meeting.

• Approval of July 8, 2021 minutes
• Review of committee purpose and responsibilities
• Review of committee questions received
• Discussion of goals

The Urban Design Committee met on August 5, 2021, and approved the minutes from July 8, 2021, with a 6-0 vote (3 abstentions, 1 excused). No other substantive decisions were made; the agenda included no consent or regular items. The committee discussed its purpose, responsibilities, and goals, including staff presentations to city agencies and potential review of landscaping plans for larger developments.

• Approved July 8, 2021 minutes (6-0, 3 abstentions, 1 excused)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals is conducting a public hearing for four residential building permit applications. These requests involve constructing new single-family homes and adding a rear porch. Some applicants are seeking relief from lot size, width, or setback requirements.

• New single-family dwelling at 616 North 37th Street
• New single-family dwelling at 1230 ½ North 38th Street
• Rear covered porch at 1922 Grove Avenue
• New single-family dwelling at 2908 Lawson Street

Public Art Commission

The Public Art Commission is holding a special meeting to review various road mural proposals. The agenda includes items related to the Richmond Triangle Players, RVA Thrive, and the Bloomberg Project.

• Richmond Triangle Players Road Mural
• RVA Thrive Road Murals
• Bloomberg Project Road Muraa2021 - 5205

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review the location, character, and extent of a temporary GRTC Transfer Station at 808 E. Clay Street. The meeting also includes updates on Richmond 300 implementation and council actions. There are no items on the consent agenda for this meeting.

• Review of a temporary GRTC Transfer Station at 808 E. Clay Street
• Richmond 300 Implementation update
• Accessory Dwelling Unit discussion (upcoming item)

The Planning Commission voted 7-2 to continue the conceptual review of a temporary GRTC transfer station at 808 E. Clay Street to the September 7, 2021 meeting. The commission also heard a staff presentation and public comments on accessory dwelling units but took no action on that item. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Continued GRTC temporary transfer station review to Sept. 7, 2021 (7-2)
• Heard accessory dwelling unit discussion; no action taken

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to receive an update on ARPA Round One activities from the Administration. Members will also review guiding principles for COVID recovery and discuss project focus areas and priorities.

• Update from Administration on ARPA Round One activities
• Review of guiding principles for COVID recovery and ARPA funding decisions
• Discussion of goals, project focus areas, and determining priorities
• Planning for framework implementation and future sessions
• General Assembly Special Session update

Governmental Operations Standing Committee

The committee will review the City Auditor’s Annual Performance Report and a Civilian Review Board Task Force update. Members will also consider resolutions regarding broadband accessibility, overtime reporting, and flood preparedness grants.

• Ordinance 2021-200: Delaying Participatory Budgeting Steering Commission presentation
• Resolution 2021-R045: Plan for broadband accessibility and affordability
• Resolution 2021-R046: Reports addressing citywide payroll overtime findings
• Resolution 2021-R047: Grant application plan for flood preparedness funding

The Governmental Operations Standing Committee forwarded three resolutions to the September 13, 2021 Council meeting with recommendations to approve: one on broadband accessibility and affordability, one on overtime findings from a payroll audit, and one on a flood preparedness grant application. An ordinance to delay the Participatory Budgeting Steering Commission's first presentation was continued to the August 25, 2021 meeting.

• Forwarded RES. 2021-R045 (broadband plan) to Council with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded RES. 2021-R046 (overtime audit reports) to Council with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded RES. 2021-R047 (flood preparedness grant) to Council with recommendation to approve
• Continued ORD. 2021-200 (participatory budgeting delay) to August 25, 2021 meeting

Public Safety Standing Committee

The committee will consider ordinances regarding life support services and a memorandum of agreement with the Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice. The agenda also includes reports from the Richmond Fire Department and discussions on police officer retention and court building security.

• Ordinance 2021-199: Amend City Code § 10-81 regarding life support services dispatch
• Ordinance 2021-202: Memorandum of Agreement with Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice
• Richmond Fire Department 2nd Quarter Report
• RPD update on gun violence prevention and officer retention
• Discussion on security costs for the John Marshall Court Building

The Public Safety Standing Committee forwarded two ordinances to the September 13, 2021 City Council meeting with recommendations to approve. One ordinance amends City Code § 10-81 to allow dispatch of basic life support services in addition to advanced life support services. The other authorizes a Memorandum of Agreement with the Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice for intake services. No votes were recorded in the minutes.

• Forwarded ORD. 2021-199 (EMS dispatch) to Council with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded ORD. 2021-202 (juvenile justice intake agreement) to Council with recommendation to approve

Commission of Architectural Review

The Commission of Architectural Review will review several applications for structural changes and new constructions. These include residential renovations, additions, and a conceptual plan for a new mixed-use building.

• Demolition of existing buildings and construction of a 2-story mixed-use building at 3302-3308 E. Marshall St.
• A new 2-story side addition at 2704 E. Grace St.
• Rehabilitation of four attached houses and a new rear addition at 523-527 N. 21st St.
• Installation of a new rooftop deck and spiral staircase at 214 N. 26th St.
• Construction of an enclosed outdoor seating area at 1600 Monument Ave.

The Commission of Architectural Review approved several certificates of appropriateness, including a new retaining wall and fence at 1807 E. Franklin St., a rooftop deck at 214 N. 26th St., a rear garage at 2610 E. Grace St., and a rear addition at 511 N. 29th St., all with conditions. The application for an enclosed outdoor seating area at 1600 Monument Ave. was deferred for further design work. A conceptual review for demolition and new construction at 3302-3308 E. Marshall St. received negative feedback from commissioners.

• Approved retaining wall and fence at 1807 E. Franklin St. (4-1, 1 abstain)
• Approved rooftop deck and spiral staircase at 214 N. 26th St. (4-1, 1 abstain)
• Approved rear garage at 2610 E. Grace St. with conditions (4-1, 1 abstain)
• Approved rear addition at 511 N. 29th St. with conditions (4-1, 1 abstain)
• Deferred enclosed outdoor seating at 1600 Monument Ave. (6-0)
• Approved side addition at 2704 E. Grace St. (6-0)
• Approved rehabilitation of 523-527 N. 21st St. with conditions (6-0)
• Approved new windows and mural at 14 S. 15th St. with conditions (4-2)

City Council

The council will consider several zoning changes to implement the Richmond 300 Master Plan. The agenda also includes property acquisitions for intersection improvements and a grant for a youth mentoring program.

• Rezoning in Greater Scott’s Addition neighborhood
• Rezoning near Science Museum and VCU/VUU Pulse BRT station areas
• Property acquisition for East Main Street and Williamsburg Avenue intersection project
• Grant contract with Virginia Union University for youth mentoring
• Special use permit for 501 Oliver Hill Way brewery and warehouse

The Richmond City Council adopted a series of ordinances and resolutions, including authorizing a Resort Casino Host Community Agreement and a Community Support Agreement with RVA Entertainment Holdings, LLC, for a proposed resort casino. The Council also adopted zoning changes in Greater Scott's Addition and other areas to implement the Richmond 300 Master Plan, declared racism a public health crisis, and approved a resolution to modify monument removal conditions. Several items were continued to future meetings, including a BPOL tax credit ordinance and a resolution on Hull Street corridor revitalization.

• Adopted Resort Casino Host Community Agreement with RVA Entertainment Holdings, LLC
• Adopted Community Support Agreement for casino community benefits
• Adopted zoning map amendments for Greater Scott's Addition and other areas per Richmond 300 Master Plan
• Declared racism as a public health crisis
• Adopted resolution to modify monument removal conditions on Monument Avenue and in Libby Hill Park
• Adopted resolution supporting GRTC's zero fare policy application
• Adopted resolution for affordable housing plan for each Council District
• Continued BPOL tax credit ordinance to September 27, 2021

Informal Meeting

The Richmond City Council will hold an informal meeting to review several administrative updates. The agenda includes a presentation on the city's homeless strategy for winter 2021 and a status report regarding council retreat crossover. Additionally, the interim Council Chief of Staff will provide an update.

• Homelessness in the City Update Presentation CD.2021.343
• Council Retreat Crossover for Standing Committees Status Report
• Council Chief of Staff Update

Public Art Commission

The Public Art Commission is meeting to discuss several art-related projects in Richmond. The agenda includes reviewing artist finalists for a skatepark and design details for Fire Station #12.

• Southside Community Center Skatepark Artist Finalists
• Fire Station #12 Design Details
• Proposed Broad Street Art Initiatives
• Bloomberg Project Road Mural Project

Land Use, Housing and Transportation Standing Committee

The Land Use, Housing and Transportation Standing Committee is reviewing items regarding transit funding and housing equity. The agenda includes supporting the GRTC zero fare policy and requesting an affordable housing plan for all Council Districts. Members will also discuss monument removal conditions and the Hull Street Corridor Revitalization Plan.

• Support for GRTC Transit Ridership Incentive Program to maintain zero fare policy (Res. 2021-R044)
• Request for an affordable housing plan distributed across Council Districts (Res. 2021-R043)
• Modification of monument removal conditions on Monument Avenue and Libby Hill Park (Res. 2021-R042)
• Authorization of a Memorandum of Agreement with CVTA regarding transportation funds (Ord. 2021-198)
• Direction to amend the City Master Plan (Res. 2021-R026)

The Land Use, Housing and Transportation Standing Committee forwarded four items to the July 26 Council meeting with a recommendation to approve: a memorandum of agreement with the Central Virginia Transportation Authority for fund distribution, a resolution supporting GRTC's zero-fare policy, a resolution modifying monument removal certificates, and a resolution requesting affordable housing plans per Council District. Two resolutions regarding the Master Plan and Hull Street Corridor were continued to the September 21, 2021 meeting.

• Forwarded ORD. 2021-198 (CVTA fund agreement) to Council with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded RES. 2021-R044 (GRTC zero-fare support) to Council with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded RES. 2021-R042 (monument removal certificate modification) to Council with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded RES. 2021-R043 (affordable housing plans per district) to Council with recommendation to approve
• Continued RES. 2021-R026 (Master Plan amendment) to September 21, 2021 meeting
• Continued RES. 2021-R036 (Hull Street Corridor rezoning) to September 21, 2021 meeting

Planning Commission

The Richmond Planning Commission is considering several applications for special uses, including outdoor dining expansions and new residential units. The meeting also includes reviews for public infrastructure projects like an intersection improvement and a fire station replacement.

• Property acquisition for East Main Street and Williamsburg Avenue intersection improvements
• Review of replacement Fire Station #12 at 2223 W. Cary Street
• Expansion of outdoor dining area at 3600 Forest Hill Avenue
• Authorization of multifamily units and nightclub use at 1407 Cummings Drive
• Removal of a monument and pedestal at 1900 Stuart Avenue

The Richmond Planning Commission recommended approval of several special use ordinances to the City Council, including for properties at 205 West Brookland Park Boulevard, 3800 Grove Avenue, 5005 Riverside Drive, and 5605 Grove Avenue. The commission also approved consent agenda items, including a public art installation withdrawal, a fire station replacement, and modular restrooms in J. Bryan Park. A temporary GRTC transfer station review was continued to August 2, 2021, and a monument removal review received no recommendation.

• Approved consent agenda, recommending approval of ordinances for East Main Street intersection improvements, 3600 Forest Hill Avenue outdoor dining expansion, 1407 Cummings Drive multifamily/nightclub use, 1624 Pollock Street townhouses, and alley closure near West 9th Street.
• Approved final location, character, and extent review for replacement Fire Station #12 at 2223 W. Cary Street.
• Approved final location, character, and extent review for modular restrooms in J. Bryan Park at 4308 Hermitage Road.
• Recommended approval of special use for 205 West Brookland Park Boulevard for art gallery, artist studio, outdoor entertainment, and outdoor retail, with conditions on fenestration, curb cut, and fencing.
• Made no recommendation on removal of monument and pedestal at 1900 Stuart Avenue.
• Continued review of temporary GRTC Transfer Station at 808 E. Clay Street to August 2, 2021.
• Recommended approval of special use for 3800 Grove Avenue for six single-family attached dwellings and parking, with one dissenting vote.
• Recommended approval of special use for 5005 Riverside Drive for short-term rental in accessory structure, and for 5605 Grove Avenue for office use, both unanimously.

Finance and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Finance and Economic Development Standing Committee is considering ordinances to establish a technology zone and a new business license tax. The agenda also includes discussions on grant contracts for youth mentoring and the allocation of federal and casino-related funds to underserved communities.

• Ordinance establishing a technology zone program in Richmond
• Ordinance creating a 'technology business' license tax category
• Grant contract with Virginia Union University for youth mentoring in Gilpin Court and Jackson Ward
• Resolution to allocate 60% of American Rescue Plan Act funds to South Richmond
• Resolution to allocate 60% of anticipated $25,000,000.00 from casino gaming to community projects

The Finance and Economic Development Standing Committee forwarded two ordinances to the July 26, 2021 Council meeting with recommendations to approve with amendments: one establishing a technology zone program (ORD. 2019-275) and another creating a new license tax category for technology businesses (ORD. 2019-276). The committee also forwarded a grant contract with Virginia Union University for a youth mentoring program (ORD. 2021-188) with a recommendation to approve. A resolution on ARPA fund allocation (RES. 2021-R040) was forwarded with no recommendation, while two items were continued to later meetings.

• Forwarded ORD. 2019-275 (technology zone program) to Council with recommendation to approve with amendment
• Forwarded ORD. 2019-276 (technology business license tax) to Council with recommendation to approve with amendment
• Forwarded ORD. 2021-188 (Virginia Union University mentoring grant) to Council with recommendation to approve
• Continued ORD. 2021-189 (BPOL tax reserve) to September 16, 2021 committee meeting
• Forwarded RES. 2021-R040 (ARPA funds for South Richmond) to Council with no recommendation
• Continued RES. 2021-R041 (casino revenue for community projects) to October 21, 2021 committee meeting

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to review models for implementing American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The council will discuss proposed steps for developing a framework for planning and deciding how these funds are used. Additionally, the session includes an update on federal lobbyist activities and funding.

• Review of ARPA implementation model and process
• Proposed steps for developing an ARPA funding framework
• Update on federal lobbyist activities and funding

Education and Human Services Standing Committee

The committee will consider a resolution to declare racism a public health crisis in the city of Richmond. The agenda also includes a report on board vacancies and an update regarding the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority.

• Resolution 2021-R039 to declare racism as a public health crisis
• July Board Vacancy Report
• Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority Update

The Education and Human Services Standing Committee forwarded Resolution 2021-R039, declaring racism as a public health crisis in Richmond, to the July 26, 2021 Council meeting with a recommendation to approve. The resolution was patroned by Vice President Robertson, Mr. Jones, Mr. Addison, Ms. Jordan, Ms. Lynch, and Ms. Lambert. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Forwarded Resolution 2021-R039 (declaring racism a public health crisis) to the July 26 Council meeting with recommendation to approve

Urban Design Committee

The Urban Design Committee will review several proposals regarding city infrastructure and site character. These include the removal of a monument at 1900 Stuart Avenue and the replacement of Fire Station #12.

• Removal of a monument and pedestal at 1900 Stuart Avenue
• Replacement of Fire Station #12 at 2223 W. Cary Street
• Modular restrooms in J. Bryan Park, 4308 Hermitage Road
• Temporary GRTC Transfer Station at 808 E. Clay Street

The Urban Design Committee recommended approval of the modular restrooms at J. Bryan Park to the Planning Commission, with conditions including final exterior colors, new shade trees, a cost analysis, and consideration of inclusivity in future designs. The committee also recommended approval for the removal of a monument at 1900 Stuart Avenue and for the replacement of Fire Station #12, each with specific conditions. A temporary GRTC transfer station at 808 E. Clay Street was also recommended for approval with conditions.

• Approved UDC 2021-34 (modular restrooms at J. Bryan Park) with conditions, including final exterior colors, new shade trees, cost analysis, and inclusivity consideration.
• Approved UDC 2021-32 (removal of monument at 1900 Stuart Avenue) with no conditions, by a 6-1 vote.
• Approved UDC 2021-33 (replacement Fire Station #12) with conditions, including less dark brick, public art, and a subcommittee to review the corner bay design.
• Approved UDC 2021-35 (temporary GRTC transfer station) with conditions, including fencing, pedestrian access, shelters, and restroom considerations.

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals is conducting public hearings for several property applications. These include requests for new single-family homes, building additions, and re-establishing commercial use rights.

• Accessory building and addition at 3910 Brook Road
• New single-family dwelling at 616 North 37th Street
• New single-family dwelling at 3403 & 3405 Lawson Street
• New single-family dwelling at 2212 4th Avenue
• Re-establishing commercial use at 14 North Auburn Ave and 3201 Floyd Ave

Organizational Development Standing Committee

The committee will consider agreements for a resort casino project, including a Host Community Agreement and a Community Support Agreement. Members will also discuss prioritizing funds from the American Rescue Plan Act and the American Jobs Plan. A presentation on rebranding the City is also scheduled.

• Resort Casino Host Community Agreement with RVA Entertainment Holdings, LLC
• Community Support Agreement involving RVA Entertainment Holdings, LLC, Richmond VA Management, LLC, and Richmond VA Development, LLC
• Resolution to prioritize appropriation of ARPA and American Jobs Plan funds
• Presentation on rebranding the City

The Organizational Development Standing Committee forwarded two ordinances to the July 26, 2021 Council meeting with a recommendation to approve. These ordinances authorize the Chief Administrative Officer to execute a Resort Casino Host Community Agreement and a Community Support Agreement with RVA Entertainment Holdings, LLC and related entities for a resort casino project. A resolution expressing intent to prioritize American Rescue Plan Act funds was continued to the September 7, 2021 meeting.

• Forwarded ORD. 2021-185 to the July 26, 2021 Council meeting with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded ORD. 2021-186 to the July 26, 2021 Council meeting with recommendation to approve
• Continued RES. 2021-R030 to the September 7, 2021 Organizational Development Standing Committee meeting

Planning Commission

The commission will review a preliminary community unit plan for the Creighton Court redevelopment near Nine Mile Road. The meeting also includes reviews of several monument and cannon removals on Monument Avenue and North Laurel Street. Additionally, the commission will consider rezoning requests related to the Richmond 300 Master Plan.

• Creighton Court Redevelopment plan for up to 700 dwelling units
• Removal of various monuments and cannons on Monument Avenue and North Laurel Street
• Rezoning in Greater Scott’s Addition for the Richmond 300 Master Plan
• Rezoning for Science Museum and VCU/VUU Pulse BRT station areas
• Special use permit for multifamily housing at 412 West Franklin Street

The Richmond Planning Commission recommended approval of two ordinances to rezone properties in the Greater Scott's Addition neighborhood and the Science Museum, Allison Street, and VCU&VUU Pulse BRT Station Areas to implement the Richmond 300 Master Plan. The Commission also recommended approval of a Creighton Court redevelopment plan for up to 700 dwelling units, with an amendment prohibiting solid vinyl siding. A motion to reconsider the JEB Stuart Monument review failed, and the Commission made no recommendation on several monument removal reviews.

• Recommended approval of Ord. 2021-150 to rezone properties in Greater Scott's Addition to implement the Richmond 300 Master Plan (unanimous 8-0).
• Recommended approval of Ord. 2021-151 to rezone properties in the Science Museum, Allison Street, and VCU&VUU Pulse BRT Station Areas, with a recommendation to pursue a parking overlay district (unanimous 8-0).
• Recommended approval of Ord. 2021-182 for the Creighton Court Redevelopment Preliminary Community Unit Plan, with an amendment prohibiting solid vinyl siding (5-0, 3 excused).
• Recommended approval of Ord. 2021-183 for a special use permit at 412 West Franklin Street for a multifamily dwelling and accessory dwelling unit.
• Recommended approval of Ord. 2021-187 for a retaining wall easement and public right-of-way dedication in the 7 West subdivision.
• Failed a motion to reconsider the June 21, 2021 decision on the JEB Stuart Monument review (3-5).
• Made no recommendation on the removal of the Confederate Cannon #1, Jefferson Davis Memorial, Matthew F. Maury Monument, and monuments at 15 N. Laurel Street.
• Approved the removal of the Stonewall Jackson Monument with a condition to prioritize pedestrian enhancements at the intersection.

City Council

The Richmond City Council is reviewing several rezoning requests and special use permits throughout the city. The agenda includes an agreement to establish a business recovery grant program through the CARE Program. Some items, including rezonings in Scott's Addition, are scheduled for continuation to July 26, 2021.

• Agreement for the CARE Program business recovery grant program (Ord. 2021-144)
• Special use permit for brewery and warehouse at 501 Oliver Hill Way (Ord. 2021-132)
• Rezoning of 423 Hull Street to a Transit-Oriented Nodal District (Ord. 2021-148)
• Rezoning of properties on East Main Street and North 22nd Street (Ord. 2021-149)
• Acceptance of $50,000 from Capital One Services, LLC for an equity study

The Richmond City Council adopted a series of ordinances, including the Twenty-Fourth Commercial Area Revitalization Effort (CARE) Program agreement, several special use permits and rezoning requests, and multiple street and intersection designations honoring notable African Americans. The Council also accepted various grants and donations, including funds for an equity study, a probation officer, and a crime prevention program manager. Several items were continued to the next meeting, including a special use permit for 501 Oliver Hill Way and rezoning in Greater Scott's Addition.

• Adopted the Twenty-Fourth Commercial Area Revitalization Effort (CARE) Program Cooperation Agreement.
• Adopted special use permits for 1518 Perry Street, 2910 Q Street, and 423 Hull Street.
• Adopted rezoning for properties on East Main Street and in Greater Scott's Addition.
• Adopted ordinances accepting funds for an equity study, a probation officer, and a crime prevention program manager.
• Adopted a donation of fitness equipment for the Third Precinct police station.
• Adopted an ordinance extending the expiration date for electronic meeting procedures to Dec. 31, 2021.
• Adopted 15 ordinances designating street blocks and intersections in honor of notable individuals.
• Continued several items, including the special use permit for 501 Oliver Hill Way and rezoning in Greater Scott's Addition, to July 26, 2021.

Informal Meeting

The Richmond City Council will hold an informal meeting for docket review and service delivery referrals. The agenda also includes a closed session for discussions and interviews regarding a prospective City Attorney.

• Referral of service delivery issues to City Administration
• Closed session discussion and interviews of prospective City Attorney

Land Use, Housing and Transportation Standing Committee

The committee will consider ordinances regarding utility easements, a parking agreement, and bridge replacement funding. Members will also review proposals for street name designations and master plan amendments. A presentation on proposed community benefits is scheduled.

• MOU for Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant at Gilpin Court (102 West Charity Street)
• Agreement with VDOT to replace the CSX abandoned spur line bridge
• Parking License Agreement for 42 spaces at 608 and 628 North 4th Street
• Easements for utility facilities at 201 Hioaks Road and 6850 Atmore Drive
• Directing City Planning Commission to amend the Master Plan

The Land Use, Housing and Transportation Standing Committee forwarded 18 ordinances to the June 28 Council meeting with a recommendation to approve. These include a parking license agreement for Social Services, an easement at Hioaks Road and Atmore Drive, a Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant MOU for Gilpin Court, a bridge replacement agreement with VDOT, and 14 street/block honorary designations. Two resolutions regarding the Master Plan and Hull Street Corridor were continued to the July 20, 2021 committee meeting.

• Forwarded ORD. 2021-162 to Council: parking license agreement for 42 spaces at 608 and 628 North 4th Street
• Forwarded ORD. 2021-163 to Council: easement at 201 Hioaks Road and acquisition of public access easement at 6850 Atmore Drive
• Forwarded ORD. 2021-164 to Council: MOU with Richmond Redevelopment & Housing Authority for Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant for Gilpin Court
• Forwarded ORD. 2021-161 to Council: agreement with VDOT for design/construction of CSX bridge replacement from I-95 to North 16th Street
• Forwarded ORD. 2021-165 through 2021-178 to Council: 14 honorary street/block designations
• Continued RES. 2021-R026 to July 20, 2021: Master Plan amendment directive
• Continued RES. 2021-R036 to July 20, 2021: Hull Street Corridor revitalization and rezoning request

Public Art Commission

The Richmond Public Art Commission is meeting to discuss the City Center Plan and consider finalists for a proposed skatepark project. The meeting will be conducted via electronic communication means.

• Proposed Skatepark Project Finalists
• City Center Plan

Governmental Operations Standing Committee

The committee will review proposals to amend reporting deadlines for the Civilian Review Board Task Force and extend electronic meeting procedures through December 2021. The agenda also includes a request for split precinct waivers for 2021 elections.

• Amending deadlines for the Task Force on the Establishment of a Civilian Review Board (ORD. 2021-180)
• Extending electronic meeting procedures through December 31, 2021 (ORD. 2021-181)
• Approving split precinct administration waivers for 2021 elections (RES. 2021-R037)
• Charter Review Committee process update

The Governmental Operations Standing Committee forwarded three items to the June 28, 2021 Council meeting with recommendations to approve. These include extending deadlines for the Civilian Review Board Task Force, extending the COVID-19 electronic meetings authorization to Dec. 31, 2021, and approving a waiver request for split precincts in 2021 elections. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Forwarded Ord. 2021-180 to Council with recommendation to approve, extending Civilian Review Board Task Force reporting deadlines.
• Forwarded Ord. 2021-181 to Council with recommendation to approve, extending COVID-19 electronic meetings authorization to Dec. 31, 2021.
• Forwarded Res. 2021-R037 to Council with recommendation to approve, allowing General Registrar to apply for split precinct waiver.

Public Safety Standing Committee

The committee will consider authorizing an agreement between the City of Richmond and The Richmond Redevelopment & Housing Authority to fund a Program Manager position within the Department of Police. Discussion items include courthouse safety, public safety near 2013 Albany Ave, and police staffing.

• Agreement with Richmond Redevelopment & Housing Authority for a police program manager position
• Discussion on courthouse safety and future placement proposals
• Public safety concerns near 2013 Albany Ave
• Richmond Police Department staffing and performance concerns

The Public Safety Standing Committee forwarded Ordinance 2021-179 to the June 28, 2021 Council meeting with a recommendation to approve. The ordinance authorizes the Chief Administrative Officer to execute an agreement with the Richmond Redevelopment & Housing Authority for a Program Manager position in the Department of Police to implement crime prevention and intervention strategies in public housing communities.

• Forwarded Ord. 2021-179 to the June 28 Council meeting with recommendation to approve

Commission of Architectural Review

The Commission of Architectural Review is reviewing several applications for building alterations and new constructions. These items include residential developments and modifications to existing structures.

• Construction of nine single-family, attached residences at 2516 E. Leigh Street
• Construction of a new two-story, detached residence at 908 N. 24th Street
• Alteration of window openings at 1833 Monument Avenue
• Installation of an electronic message board at 813 N. 28th Street
• Construction of a new rear garage at 2602 E. Broad Street

The Commission of Architectural Review approved a certificate of appropriateness for nine single-family attached residences at 2516 E. Leigh Street, with conditions including a complete window schedule, final material specifications, and specific roof and cornice line requirements. The commission also approved several other applications, including a new rear garage at 2602 E. Broad St., a rear porch at 2023 Monument Ave., and window alterations at 1833 Monument Ave. and 3301 Monument Ave. (partially). A request for an electronic message board at 813 N. 28th St. was deferred.

• Approved 2516 E. Leigh St. (9 attached residences) with conditions on windows, materials, roof forms, and cornice lines.
• Approved 2602 E. Broad St. (new rear garage) with condition on door colors.
• Approved 2023 Monument Ave. (rear porch) with conditions on design and colors.
• Approved 1833 Monument Ave. (window alterations) with condition on window depth.
• Partially approved 3301 Monument Ave. (window enlargement) - denied right-most window, approved left window under porch.
• Deferred 813 N. 28th St. (electronic message board) for a lighting plan.
• Approved 908 N. 24th St. (new residence) with conditions on colors and siding panel.
• Moved 2602 E. Broad St. from regular to consent agenda.

Planning Commission

The Commission will consider rezoning applications for the Greater Scott’s Addition neighborhood to implement the Richmond 300 Master Plan. The agenda also includes reviews of several monument and pedestal removals throughout the city. Additionally, the body will discuss land acquisitions for local infrastructure projects.

• Rezoning in Greater Scott’s Addition for the Richmond 300 Master Plan
• Removal of various monuments and pedestals, including locations on Monument Avenue
• Land acquisition for East Main Street and Williamsburg Avenue intersection improvements
• Special use authorization for mixed-use development at 1518 Perry Street
• Land acquisition for Whitehead Road culvert and sidewalk improvements

The Richmond Planning Commission approved the removal of the AP Hill monument and pedestal at Hermitage Road and Laburnum Avenue, with a condition that the Department of Public Works prioritize pedestrian enhancements at that intersection. The commission also made no recommendation on the removal of the Confederate Soldiers and Sailors Monument, the JEB Stuart Monument, the Confederate Cannon #1, the Jefferson Davis Memorial, and the Stonewall Jackson Monument. Due to technical issues with Microsoft Teams, several items were continued to the July 6, 2021 meeting, including the reconsideration of items 18-20 and the review of other monuments and rezoning ordinances.

• Approved the removal of the AP Hill Monument (UDC 2021-24) with a condition for pedestrian enhancements at the intersection.
• Made no recommendation on the removal of the Confederate Soldiers and Sailors Monument (UDC 2021-23).
• Made no recommendation on the removal of the JEB Stuart Monument (UDC 2021-25).
• Made no recommendation on the removal of the Confederate Cannon #1 (UDC 2021-26).
• Made no recommendation on the removal of the Jefferson Davis Memorial (UDC 2021-27).
• Made no recommendation on the removal of the Stonewall Jackson Monument (UDC 2021-28).
• Continued items 18-25 to the July 6, 2021 meeting due to technical issues with Microsoft Teams.
• Adopted the consent agenda, recommending approval of special use permits and rezoning for properties on Perry Street, Q Street, Hull Street, East Main Street, and Whitehead Road.

Finance and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Finance and Economic Development Standing Committee will consider several ordinances and a resolution. Items include authorizing the CARE Program for business recovery and reviewing a $145,000 grant for a park ramp. The committee will also address a donation for police equipment and tax code amendments.

• Authorization of the 24th Commercial Area Revitalization Effort (CARE) Program
• Suspension of the Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy Financing Program until July 1, 2022
• Acceptance of a $46,000 donation for police equipment at the Third Precinct
• Amendment to machinery and tools tax levy
• $145,000 grant request for a ramp at Huguenot Flatwater Park

The Finance and Economic Development Standing Committee forwarded several items to the June 28, 2021 Council meeting. It recommended approval of the CARE program cooperation agreement (ORD. 2021-144), a police fitness equipment donation (ORD. 2021-156), a machinery and tools tax levy amendment (ORD. 2021-157), and a resolution requesting information for a grant for a universal access ramp at Huguenot Flatwater Park (RES. 2021-R035). It recommended striking a proposed suspension of the Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy Financing Program (ORD. 2021-145). No final decisions were made; all items await Council action.

• Forwarded ORD. 2021-144 (CARE program agreement) to Council with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded ORD. 2021-145 (C-PACE suspension) to Council with recommendation to strike
• Forwarded ORD. 2021-156 (police fitness equipment donation) to Council with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded ORD. 2021-157 (machinery and tools tax levy) to Council with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded RES. 2021-R035 (Huguenot Flatwater ramp grant) to Council with recommendation to approve

City Council

The Richmond City Council is reviewing several land use applications, including conditional rezonings and special use permits. The agenda also includes a proposal to establish a new official City logo.

• Conditional rezoning of 1801 East Main Street to TOD-1C Transit-Oriented Nodal District
• Special use permit for mixed-use building at 1005 Westover Hills Boulevard
• Conditional rezoning of 2 and 4 Manchester Road to B-4 Central Business District
• Amendment to allow a brewery at 405 Brook Road
• Proposal to establish a new City logo

The City Council adopted 24 ordinances and resolutions, including selecting RVA Entertainment Holdings, LLC as the preferred casino gaming operator for a proposed casino at 2001 Walmsley Boulevard and 4700 Trenton Avenue, subject to a referendum. It also adopted a resolution expressing intent to appropriate $7.1 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, and approved multiple land-use changes, budget adjustments, and grant acceptances. Several items were introduced and referred to committees for further review.

• Adopted ORD. 2021-083: special use for accessory dwelling at 109 North Plum Street.
• Adopted ORD. 2021-085: conditional rezoning of 1801 East Main Street to TOD-1C.
• Adopted ORD. 2021-111: special use for mixed-use building at 1005 Westover Hills Boulevard.
• Adopted ORD. 2021-115: conditional rezoning of 2 and 4 Manchester Road to B-4.
• Adopted ORD. 2021-128: repealed old City logo and established new one.
• Adopted ORD. 2021-130: allowed brewery at 405 Brook Road.
• Adopted ORD. 2021-131: special use for mixed-use building at 212 East Clay Street.
• Adopted ORD. 2021-132: continued to June 28, 2021 (warehouse/brewery at 501 Oliver Hill Way).

Informal Meeting

The Richmond City Council is holding an informal meeting to discuss several administrative topics. The agenda includes the American Rescue Plan funding process, continuity of government, and updates regarding the Council Retreat and Chief of Staff.

• American Rescue Plan funding process and next steps
• Continuity of Government
• Council Retreat next steps
• Council Chief of Staff update
• Referral of service delivery issues to City Administration

Education and Human Services Standing Committee

The committee will consider resolutions regarding the City of Richmond’s Equity Agenda and support for homeless services using American Rescue Plan Act funds. The agenda also includes updates on homelessness and the Richmond Public School Board.

• Resolution 2021-R032: Support for the City's Equity Agenda
• Resolution 2021-R033: Support for homeless services via American Rescue Plan Act funds
• Homelessness update from Department of Housing and Community Development
• Richmond Public School Board update

The Education and Human Services Standing Committee forwarded Resolution 2021-R032, supporting the City of Richmond's Equity Agenda, to the June 14, 2021 Council meeting with a recommendation to approve. The committee also forwarded Resolution 2021-R033, expressing intent to support homeless services with American Rescue Plan Act funds, to the same Council meeting with no recommendation. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Forwarded Resolution 2021-R032 (Equity Agenda support) to Council with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded Resolution 2021-R033 (homeless services ARPA funds) to Council with no recommendation

Urban Design Committee

The Urban Design Committee will conduct final reviews regarding the location, character, and extent of various monuments and pedestal removals. These items include sites on Monument Avenue and other Richmond locations.

• Removal of a monument and pedestal at 0 N. 29th Street
• Review of a monument and pedestal at Hermitage Road and Laburnum Avenue
• Removal of cannon monuments at 2395 and 3499 Monument Avenue
• Removal of various monuments and pedestals at 15 N. Laurel Street
• Review of a monument and pedestal at 499 Stuart Circle

Urban Design Committee

This agenda contains only the meeting title and date, with no listed items. The meeting appears to be procedural boilerplate with no substantive decisions or discussions scheduled.

Organizational Development Standing Committee

The committee will review the City Center Draft Plan and updates on American Rescue Plan funds. Members will also consider resolutions regarding casino gaming operations and fund prioritization.

• Selection of RVA Entertainment Holdings, LLC as preferred casino gaming operator at 2001 Walmsley Boulevard and 4700 Trenton Avenue
• Resolution to prioritize appropriation of funds from the American Rescue Plan Act and American Jobs Plan
• Presentation on the City Center Draft Plan
• Update on federal guidelines regarding allowable uses of American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act funds
• June Board Vacancy Report

The committee forwarded RES. 2021-R034 to the June 14 Council meeting with a recommendation to approve, selecting RVA Entertainment Holdings, LLC as the preferred casino gaming operator for a facility at 2001 Walmsley Boulevard and 4700 Trenton Avenue, and providing for the required referendum. RES. 2021-R030, expressing intent to prioritize American Rescue Plan Act funds, was continued to the July 6 committee meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Forwarded RES. 2021-R034 to Council with recommendation to approve (casino operator selection)
• Continued RES. 2021-R030 to July 6 committee meeting (ARPA funds intent)

Planning Commission

The commission is considering several special use applications for breweries, community centers, and multi-family housing. It will also review a $500,000 budget re-appropriation for the City Hall project. Additionally, members will discuss public art installations and the draft City Center Small Area Plan.

• Re-appropriation of $500,000 for City Hall improvements to house a community resource center or credit union office.
• Special use authorization for a multi-family building with up to 263 units at 3700 Monument Avenue and 1301A North Hamilton Street.
• Special use application for a brewery at 405 Brook Road.
• Special use authorization for a community center at 3511 P Street.
• Review of public art installations at St. Mark's Episcopal Church and The JXN Project.

The Richmond Planning Commission approved the consent agenda, recommending 8 items to City Council, including special use permits for a brewery, mixed-use buildings, multifamily dwellings, a community center, and a $500,000 budget re-appropriation for City Hall improvements. A subdivision exception for Westview Avenue was approved. Two public art reviews were continued to June 21, and a special use permit for 2015 North Avenue was recommended for approval after a failed continuance motion.

• Approved consent agenda recommending 8 ordinances to City Council (8-0, Johannas abstained on items 7 and 9)
• Recommended approval of special use permit for brewery at 405 Brook Road (consent agenda)
• Recommended approval of special use permit for mixed-use building at 212 East Clay Street (consent agenda)
• Recommended approval of special use permit for warehouse/brewery at 501 Oliver Hill Way with amendment (consent agenda)
• Recommended approval of special use permit for multifamily dwellings at 1705 Chamberlayne Pkwy and others (consent agenda)
• Recommended approval of special use permit for community center at 3511 P Street (consent agenda)
• Recommended approval of special use permit for 263-unit multifamily building at 3700 Monument Ave (consent agenda)
• Recommended approval of $500,000 budget re-appropriation for City Hall improvements (consent agenda)

City Council

The City Council is meeting to consider a property rezoning and a budget appropriation. The council will review a proposal to accept $2,097,416.68 from the School Board for childcare and virtual learning support.

• Conditional rezoning of 2 Manchester Road and 4 Manchester Road
• Acceptance of $2,097,416.68 from the School Board for emergency childcare and virtual learning support

The City Council adopted an ordinance to accept and appropriate $2,097,416.68 from the School Board for emergency childcare and virtual learning support through the end of the 2020-2021 school year. A separate rezoning request for 2 and 4 Manchester Road was amended and continued to June 14, 2021.

• Adopted ordinance accepting $2,097,416.68 from School Board for childcare and virtual learning
• Amended and continued rezoning of 2 and 4 Manchester Road to June 14, 2021

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Richmond Board of Zoning Appeals is reviewing several applications for residential and commercial developments. These include requests for lot splits, new single-family dwellings, and an accessory structure. The board will also approve the minutes from the May 2021 meeting.

• Five-story mixed-use building at 15 West 7th Street
• New single-family dwellings at 3015 Garland Avenue
• Two new dwellings at 1725 & 1727 North 28th Street
• Accessory structure at 3351 Corley Home Drive
• Lot split and dwelling at 1022 West 48th Street

Public Art Commission

The Richmond Public Art Commission will meet via electronic communication to review officer nominations. The agenda also includes proposals for public art installations at St. Mark's and JXN Ward.

• Slate of Officers Nomination
• St. Mark's Public Art Installation Proposala2021 - 5131
• JXN Ward Public Art Installation Proposala2021 - 5132

Governmental Operations Standing Committee

The Governmental Operations Standing Committee will review an ordinance to establish a new City logo. The committee will also discuss amending rules regarding electronic participation in Council meetings. A presentation on sustainability and climate resolution is also scheduled.

• Ordinance 2021-128: Proposal to replace the current City logo
• Resolution 2021-R031: Amendment to rules for electronic participation of Council members
• Presentation on Green Fleet, Sustainability Office Amendment & Climate Resolution
• Charter Review Committee process update discussion
• Board Vacancy Report

The Governmental Operations Standing Committee forwarded two items to the June 14, 2021 Council meeting. Ordinance 2021-128, which would repeal the current city logo and establish a new one, was forwarded with no recommendation. Resolution 2021-R031, which would amend Council rules to conform electronic participation provisions to state law, was forwarded with a recommendation to approve.

• Forwarded ORD. 2021-128 (new city logo) to June 14 Council meeting with no recommendation
• Forwarded RES. 2021-R031 (electronic participation rules) to June 14 Council meeting with recommendation to approve

Commission of Architectural Review

The Commission is reviewing applications for building alterations, new construction, and the removal of historical markers. Proposed projects include residential developments, rooftop additions, and window replacements across Richmond.

• Removal of various monuments, pedestals, and a cannon on Monument Avenue
• Construction of nine single-family attached residences at 2516 E. Leigh Street
• Removal of a monument and pedestal at 0 N. 29th Street
• Building rehabilitation and rooftop addition at 419-421 Brook Road
• New two-and-one-half story residences at 309 N. 28th Street and 2211 Jefferson Avenue

The Commission of Architectural Review approved certificates of appropriateness for the removal of Confederate monuments and pedestals at multiple locations, including Monument Avenue, N. 29th Street, and the intersection of Hermitage Road and Laburnum Avenue, with conditions requiring gentle removal, secure storage, and retention of pieces for two years for potential reuse. The Commission also approved several other applications, including window replacements and building additions, and deferred a proposal for nine attached residences at 2516 E. Leigh Street.

• Approved removal of monument and pedestal at 0 N. 29th Street (8-0) with conditions including two-year retention for reuse
• Approved removal of monuments, pedestals, and cannon on Monument Avenue (8-0) with conditions including two-year retention
• Approved removal of monument, pedestal, and remains at Hermitage Road and Laburnum Avenue (8-0)
• Approved window replacement at 2501 E. Franklin Street (7-0) with condition for operable casement window
• Approved window replacement at 3225 Monument Avenue (7-0) with condition to retain historic window #201
• Approved rear addition at 507 N. 27th Street (7-0) with conditions on siding and door opening
• Deferred proposal for nine attached residences at 2516 E. Leigh Street (7-0) to address massing and green space concerns
• Partially approved roof replacement at 4002 Hermitage Road (6-0) with site meeting required

City Council

The Richmond City Council is reviewing several items, including a presentation on the ONE Casino + Resort location. The meeting includes discussions on declaring gun violence a public health crisis and prioritizing federal relief funds. Several land use and zoning amendments are also scheduled for review.

• Presentation regarding the ONE Casino + Resort location
• Resolution to declare gun violence a public health crisis
• Amendment to rezone 1801 East Main Street
• Ordinance prohibiting the sale or display of symbols of hate by the City
• Sale of City real estate to The Maggie Walker Community Land Trust

The Richmond City Council adopted the FY2021-2022 General Fund, Special Fund, Internal Service Fund, and Capital Budgets, along with related utility and debt service budgets. The Council also approved a pay plan amendment that raises the living wage for City employees from $12.07 to $13.00 per hour and provides a 3.25% general pay range adjustment. Additionally, the Council adopted an ordinance declaring gun violence a public health crisis and approved several property-specific special use permits and rezoning requests.

• Adopted FY2021-2022 General Fund Budget (Ord. 2021-040)
• Adopted FY2021-2022 Capital Budget (Ord. 2021-042)
• Adopted pay plan amendment with 3.25% pay range adjustment and $13.00 living wage (Ord. 2021-054)
• Declared gun violence a public health crisis (Res. 2021-R029)
• Adopted ordinance prohibiting City display of symbols of hate (Ord. 2021-095)
• Approved special use permit for restaurant at 520 N 25th St (Ord. 2021-084)
• Approved sale of City-owned real estate to Maggie Walker Community Land Trust (Ord. 2021-106)
• Authorized $27.5M general obligation bonds for capital projects (Ord. 2021-060)

Informal Meeting

The Richmond City Council is holding an informal meeting to discuss city updates. The agenda includes a presentation on the revised City of Richmond Equity Agenda and a continuity of government update.

• Revised CoR Equity Agenda presentation by Mayor Levar M. Stoney
• Continuity of Government update
• Referral of service delivery issues to City Administration

Finance and Economic Development Standing Committee

The committee will review several items including budget policies and service agreements. Members will consider a resolution to appropriate $7,100,000 from American Rescue Plan Act funds to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. Presentations are also scheduled regarding ARPA fund usage and the Richmond casino process.

• $7,100,000 appropriation for the Affordable Housing Trust Fund (RES. 2021-R028)
• Extension of agreement with Venture Richmond, Inc. to June 30, 2026 (ORD. 2021-127)
• Work Plan and Budget approval for Downtown Richmond Special Service and Assessment Districts (ORD. 2021-120)
• Adoption of budgetary policies for capital maintenance and insurance reserves (RES. 2021-R023)

The Finance and Economic Development Standing Committee forwarded four items to the May 24, 2021 Council meeting with recommendations to approve. These include the FY2022 work plan and budget for the Downtown Richmond Special Service and Assessment Districts, a contract amendment extending the agreement with Venture Richmond to 2026, adoption of budgetary policies for capital maintenance and other obligations, and a resolution expressing intent to appropriate $7.1 million from the American Rescue Plan Act to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. No votes were recorded in the minutes; all items were forwarded with recommendation to approve.

• Forwarded ORD. 2021-120 (FY2022 Downtown SSAD work plan/budget) to Council with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded ORD. 2021-127 (7th amendment to Venture Richmond agreement, extending to 2026) to Council with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded RES. 2021-R023 (budgetary policies for capital maintenance, OPEB, self-insurance) to Council with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded RES. 2021-R028 (intent to appropriate $7.1M ARPA funds to Affordable Housing Trust Fund) to Council with recommendation to approve

Land Use, Housing and Transportation Standing Committee

The committee is reviewing proposed amendments to the Richmond 300 Comprehensive Plan and a new Residential Permit District. Members will consider agreements for green infrastructure at West End, North Avenue, and Broad Rock libraries to increase stormwater detention. Additionally, the committee will consider initiating changes to eliminate parking space minimums in the City Code.

• Grant contract with James River Association for green infrastructure at three city libraries
• Pole attachment agreement with VA SkyWire LLC for communication cables on utility poles
• Proposal to eliminate parking space minimums in the City Code
• Amendments to the Richmond 300 Comprehensive Plan
• Overview of a revised Residential Permit District

The Land Use, Housing and Transportation Standing Committee forwarded three ordinances and one resolution to the May 24, 2021 Council meeting with recommendations to approve: two related to green infrastructure at three library branches, one pole attachment agreement with VA SkyWire LLC, and a resolution to initiate elimination of parking space minimums. A resolution to amend the Master Plan was continued to the June 22, 2021 meeting. No votes were recorded in the minutes.

• Forwarded ORD. 2021-117 (green infrastructure grant with James River Association) to Council with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded ORD. 2021-118 (right-of-entry agreement for library green infrastructure) to Council with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded ORD. 2021-119 (pole attachment agreement with VA SkyWire LLC) to Council with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded RES. 2021-R027 (initiate elimination of parking minimums) to Council with recommendation to approve
• Continued RES. 2021-R026 (Master Plan amendment) to June 22, 2021 meeting

Planning Commission

The commission will consider several rezoning requests and special use applications across various districts. This includes a proposal to transfer $3,607,410.44 for the renovation of 900 East Marshall Street. The agenda also features reviews for urban design and infrastructure improvements.

• Rezoning 1801 East Main Street from M-1 to TOD-1C
• $3,607,410.44 transfer for DSS Marshall Plaza renovation
• Special use permit for mixed-use building at 1005 Westover Hills Boulevard
• Conditional rezoning of 2 and 4 Manchester Road to B-4 district
• Special use permit for a day nursery at 3017 Forest Hill Avenue

The Richmond Planning Commission recommended approval of a conditional rezoning for 1801 East Main Street from M-1 Light Industrial to TOD-1C Transit-Oriented Nodal District, with amended proffers dated May 17, 2021, by an 8-1 vote. The commission also approved the consent agenda, including multiple special use permits, a rezoning, and several urban design committee items, and recommended approval of special use permits for 1005 Westover Hills Boulevard and a conditional rezoning for 2 and 4 Manchester Road.

• Recommended approval of conditional rezoning at 1801 East Main St with amended proffers (8-1)
• Adopted consent agenda, including alley closure, special use permits, rezoning, and capital budget amendment (9-0, with abstentions)
• Recommended approval of special use permit for mixed-use building at 1005 Westover Hills Blvd (8-0)
• Recommended approval of conditional rezoning at 2 and 4 Manchester Rd (6-0)
• Approved UDC items for pedestrian plaza/parklet, Whitehead Rd improvements, Byrd Park Tanks roof, Tidewater Lock stairs, Gillie's Creek Park shelters, Pump House Park ADA improvements

City Council

The Richmond City Council is considering several ordinances regarding zoning, property use, and city finances. This includes allocating American Rescue Plan Act funds to a special reserve and authorizing the use of community centers for school-related programs. Several items are also scheduled for further review or amendment.

• Allocation of American Rescue Plan Act funds to a special reserve (ORD. 2021-105)
• Agreement with Richmond Public Schools for "Community Hubs" in community centers (ORD. 2021-104)
• Rezoning Oliver Hill Way properties to TOD-1 Transit-Oriented Nodal District (ORD. 2021-102)
• Prohibition of the sale or distribution of symbols of hate by the City (ORD. 2021-095)
• Sale of surplus real estate to The Maggie Walker Community Land Trust (ORD. 2021-106)

The Richmond City Council adopted the FY2021-2022 school budget appropriation (Ord. 2021-043) and several other ordinances, including one to credit all American Rescue Plan Act funds to a special reserve (Ord. 2021-105) and a resolution establishing a process for final disposition of removed Confederate monuments (Res. 2021-R025). The Council also adopted multiple rezoning and special use permits, including for properties at 3008 Garland Avenue, 3135 West Franklin Street, and 103 East 2nd Street. The General Fund budget and several other budget ordinances were amended and continued to May 24, 2021.

• Adopted school budget appropriation for FY2021-2022 (Ord. 2021-043)
• Adopted ordinance to credit all American Rescue Plan Act funds to a special reserve (Ord. 2021-105)
• Adopted resolution establishing process for final disposition of removed Confederate monuments (Res. 2021-R025)
• Adopted special use permit for 3008 Garland Avenue (Ord. 2021-099)
• Adopted special use permit for 3135 West Franklin Street (Ord. 2021-100)
• Adopted rezoning of 103 East 2nd Street and nearby properties to B-4 Central Business District (Ord. 2021-101)
• Adopted rezoning of 300, 400, and 510 Oliver Hill Way to TOD-1 Transit-Oriented Nodal District (Ord. 2021-102)
• Adopted Facility Use Agreement with School Board for Community Hubs (Ord. 2021-104)

Informal Meeting

The Richmond City Council will hold an informal meeting featuring a presentation on the Annual Paving Plan. The agenda also includes a closed session regarding economic development for a resort casino.

• Annual Paving Plan Presentation (CD.2021.241)
• Closed session on Economic Development - Resort Casino
• Referral of Service Delivery Issues to City Administration

Education and Human Services Standing Committee

The committee will consider an agreement to use city community centers as "Community Hubs" to support Richmond Public Schools families. Presentations are scheduled regarding health equity, gun violence prevention, and victim services. An update from the Richmond School Board Chair is also on the agenda.

• Facility Use Agreement for 'Community Hubs' (Ord. 2021-104)
• Gun Violence Prevention Framework Presentation
• Richmond Victim Witness Services Presentation
• Virginia Victim Fund Presentation
• Healthy Equity Discussion

The Education and Human Services Standing Committee forwarded Ordinance 2021-104 to the May 10, 2021 Council meeting with a recommendation to approve. The ordinance authorizes a Facility Use Agreement between the City and the School Board for using community centers as 'Community Hubs' to connect families with resources for student success. No vote tally was recorded in the minutes.

• Forwarded Ordinance 2021-104 to full Council with recommendation to approve

Urban Design Committee

The Urban Design Committee is reviewing several infrastructure and site improvement projects. This includes a presentation on the Streetery Concept and final reviews for park accessibility and pedestrian plazas. The committee will also consider drainage and sidewalk improvements at 1615 Whitehead Road.

• Streetery Concept presentation
• Pedestrian plaza at Brook Road and W. Marshall Street
• Byrd Park Tanks roof replacement, 600 S. Arthur Ashe Boulevard
• Pump House Park ADA accessibility improvements
• Whitehead Road drainage and sidewalk improvements

The Urban Design Committee approved the final design for a pedestrian plaza and parklet at Brook Road and W. Marshall Street, recommending Planning Commission approval with conditions including a reflective feature and continued work with the Department of Public Works. The committee also approved the Byrd Park Tanks roof replacement, 14 pole wraps in Jackson Ward, Tidewater Lock stairs replacement, Gillie's Creek Park picnic shelters, Pump House Park ADA improvements, and Whitehead Road drainage/sidewalk improvements, each with specific conditions. Andrea Quilici was elected Vice Chair, and the committee discussed a 'streetery' concept for outdoor dining but took no action.

• Approved Byrd Park Tanks roof replacement with condition to submit physical sample of roof material (6-0)
• Approved 14 pole wraps in Jackson Ward with condition to work with DPW on permits (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Brook & Marshall plaza/parklet with conditions including reflective feature and DPW coordination (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Tidewater Lock stairs replacement with condition to consider composite material (3-0, 2 abstentions, 1 excused)
• Approved Gillie's Creek Park picnic shelters with conditions including bike racks and landscaping plan (5-0, 1 excused)
• Approved Pump House Park ADA improvements with conditions including thinner railing and earth-tone concrete (5-0, 1 excused)
• Approved Whitehead Road drainage/sidewalk improvements with condition for ladder crosswalks (unanimous)
• Elected Andrea Quilici as Vice Chair (5-0, 1 abstention)

City Council

The Richmond City Council is conducting Budget Amendment Work Session 6. This session involves the discussion of proposed budget amendments. There will be no opportunities for public comment during this meeting.

• discussion of proposed budget amendments

Governmental Operations Standing Committee

The committee will consider an ordinance prohibiting the sale or distribution of symbols of hate by the City. Members will also review a proposal to relocate and establish a new polling place for Precinct 111. Additionally, the committee will discuss updates regarding the Charter Review Committee process.

• Ordinance 2021-095: Prohibiting sale or distribution of symbols of hate by the City
• Ordinance 2021-107: Relocating and establishing a new polling place for Precinct 111
• Charter Review Committee process update
• Board Vacancy Report

The Governmental Operations Standing Committee forwarded two ordinances to the May 10, 2021 City Council meeting. Ordinance 2021-095, which would prohibit the sale or distribution of symbols of hate by the City, was forwarded with a recommendation to approve with an amendment. Ordinance 2021-107, which would relocate and establish a new polling place for Precinct 111, was forwarded with a recommendation to approve.

• Forwarded ORD. 2021-095 (hate symbols ban) to Council with recommendation to approve with amendment
• Forwarded ORD. 2021-107 (Precinct 111 polling place) to Council with recommendation to approve

City Council

The Richmond City Council is conducting a budget amendment work session via electronic communication. The session focuses on the discussion of proposed budget amendments. There will be no opportunities for public comment during this meeting.

• Discussion of proposed budget amendments

Organizational Development Standing Committee

The committee will consider a resolution to establish a process for the final disposition of certain Confederate monuments removed from City-owned property. The agenda also includes reviewing board vacancies and approving minutes from the April 5, 2021 meeting.

• Resolution 2021-R025 regarding the disposition of removed Confederate monuments
• May Board Vacancy Report
• Approval of April 5, 2021, meeting minutes
• Closed session for legal advice on labor relations

The Organizational Development Standing Committee forwarded Resolution 2021-R025 to the May 10, 2021 City Council meeting with a recommendation to approve. The resolution establishes a process for final disposition of Confederate monuments removed from City-owned property, per Ordinance 2020-154. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Forwarded Res. 2021-R025 to Council with recommendation to approve

Planning Commission

The Richmond Planning Commission is reviewing several rezoning and special use applications. The agenda includes property rezonings for East 2nd Street and Oliver Hill Way, alongside a request to withdraw an application for a drive-in theater. The commission will also consider selling City-owned real estate to the Maggie Walker Community Land Trust.

• Rezoning of 103 East 2nd Street and Stockton Street properties to B-4 Central Business District
• Sale of City-owned real estate to The Maggie Walker Community Land Trust for redevelopment
• Special use application for two single-family dwellings at 2601 Edgewood Avenue
• Rezoning Oliver Hill Way properties to TOD-1 Transit-Oriented Nodal District
• Review of a public art installation at Huguenot Flatwater Park

The Planning Commission recommended approval of a rezoning for properties at 300, 400, and 510 Oliver Hill Way from industrial districts to TOD-1 Transit-Oriented Nodal District, with a unanimous vote. It also approved several special use permits and rezonings on the consent agenda, and continued a signage request to July 19, 2021.

• Recommended approval of rezoning at 300, 400, 510 Oliver Hill Way to TOD-1 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including special use permits at 2601 Edgewood Ave, 3008 Garland Ave, 3135 W Franklin St, rezoning at 103 E 2nd St, 711 Dawn St, surplus property sale to Maggie Walker Community Land Trust, and public art installation (unanimous, Thompson abstained on Item 9)
• Continued signage special use at 1500 N Lombardy St to July 19, 2021 (9-0)
• Withdrawn: drive-in theater special use at 1301 N Arthur Ashe Blvd (Ord. 2021-096)

City Council

The City Council is meeting to take action on pending budget ordinances for the 2021-2022 fiscal year. This includes budgets for the General Fund, schools, and various utilities such as water, gas, and stormwater. The council will also discuss proposed budget amendments.

• Adoption of the FY 2021-2022 General Fund Budget
• Increase of the City employee living wage from $12.07 to $13.00
• Authorization of up to $27,500,000 in bonds for school and capital projects
• Amendments to fees for cemetery services, stormwater, wastewater, and water utilities
• Adoption of the FY 2021-2022 School Budget

City Council

The Richmond City Council will hold a budget amendment work session via electronic communication. The session is dedicated to the discussion of proposed budget amendments. There will be no opportunities for public comment during this meeting.

• Discussion of proposed budget amendments

City Council

The Richmond City Council is conducting its third budget amendment work session. The council will discuss proposed budget amendment scenarios using a working document. There are no opportunities for public comment during this session.

• Discussion of Budget Amendment Scenario Working Document CD.2021.227

Public Safety Standing Committee

The Public Safety Standing Committee will review quarterly reports from the Fire Department and Sheriff's Office. The committee will also discuss the Richmond public safety pay plan and speed enforcement measures. No papers are currently presented for consideration.

• Richmond Fire Department Quarterly Report presentation
• Richmond City Sheriff's Office Operations presentation
• Discussion of Richmond Public Safety Pay Plan involving police and fire unions
• Discussion regarding Richmond Police Department speed enforcement and DPW measures

Commission of Architectural Review

The Commission of Architectural Review is reviewing applications for new constructions, building additions, and renovations. These proposals include a new mixed-use development on West Main Street and several residential projects. The meeting also includes conceptual reviews for multi-unit housing.

• Construction of a three- and four-story mixed-use building at 1518 W. Main Street
• Proposal for nine single-family, three-story, attached residences at 2516 E. Leigh Street
• Window replacements at 3225 Monument Avenue
• Construction of two-story detached garages at 515-517 N. 28th Street
• Roof and awning modifications at 3014 E. Broad Street

The Commission of Architectural Review approved the consent agenda, including four projects, with staff conditions, except for 3014 E. Broad Street which was approved as submitted. Two regular agenda items were deferred: 3225 Monument Avenue (window replacement) and 908 N. 24th Street (new residence). The Commission also discussed monument removal procedures and the secretary's resignation.

• Approved consent agenda with staff conditions (7-1, Pearson abstaining)
• Approved 3014 E. Broad Street roof and awning as submitted (7-1, Pearson abstaining)
• Approved 2320 E. Marshall Street rear building revision with conditions (7-1, Pearson abstaining)
• Approved 1518 W. Main Street mixed-use building with conditions (7-1, Pearson abstaining)
• Approved 1635 Monument Avenue addition with conditions (7-1, Pearson abstaining)
• Deferred 3225 Monument Avenue window replacement (8-0)
• Deferred 908 N. 24th Street new residence (8-0)
• Approved 515-517 N. 28th Street garages with conditions (6-0, 2 excused)

City Council

The Richmond City Council is reviewing several ordinances regarding city funding and land use. Key discussions include accepting state grants for a Broad Street pavement program and managing budget re-appropriations. Some items, such as specific rezoning requests, are scheduled for future meetings.

• Accept $2,067,260.00 grant for the BRT Red-Colored Pavement Program on Broad Street
• Re-appropriate $467,000.00 to support building code and inspection functions
• Accept a $90,000.00 donation of refreshments for Fire and Emergency Services
• Authorize $472,500.00 for VDOT property acquisition at 800 North 3rd Street
• Approve $352,000.00 for renovations to the Theatre Row Building

The Richmond City Council adopted ordinances accepting $2,067,260 in state funds for the BRT Red-Colored Pavement Program on Broad Street from Willow Lawn to Rocketts Landing, and authorized the related project agreement. The council also adopted several other funding measures, including $467,000 for building code fees, a $90,000 donation of refreshments for fire personnel, and $472,500 for a property acquisition. Several land-use items were continued to future meetings, and multiple new ordinances and resolutions were introduced and referred to committees.

• Adopted ORD. 2021-078 accepting $2,067,260 for BRT pavement program
• Adopted ORD. 2021-086 authorizing project agreement for BRT funds
• Adopted ORD. 2021-087 re-appropriating $467,000 for building code fees
• Adopted ORD. 2021-088 accepting $90,000 donation of refreshments for fire personnel
• Adopted ORD. 2021-090 accepting $472,500 for property acquisition at 800 N. 3rd St.
• Adopted ORD. 2021-091 establishing Theatre Row renovation project ($352,000)
• Adopted ORD. 2021-092 and 2021-093 authorizing acquisitions for bridge replacements
• Adopted RES. 2021-R024 accepting 2020 Biennial Real Estate Strategies Plan

Informal Meeting

The Richmond City Council will hold an informal meeting to discuss legislative updates and the American Rescue Plan Act. The agenda also includes updates regarding city attorney recruitment and the monuments disposition process.

• Update on General Assembly Legislative Session and American Rescue Plan Act
• Lobbyist contract update
• City Attorney recruitment update
• Monuments disposition and collaborative process update
• Referral of service delivery issues to City Administration

City Council

The Richmond City Council is conducting a second work session to discuss proposed budget amendments. The session includes reviews of budget amendment scenarios and draft ordinances. There will be no opportunity for public comment during this meeting.

• Discussion of Budget Amendment Scenario Working Document CD.2021.221
• Review of 20210426 Budget Work Session Draft Ordinance
• Review of 20210426 Budget Amendment Scenario working copy

Public Art Commission

The Public Art Commission is meeting to review the Hillside Court Playground Design Plans and the Sadovnikov JRPS Projecta2021 - 5053. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of minutes and a secretary's report.

• Hillside Court Playground Design Plans
• Sadovnikov JRPS Projecta2021 - 5053

Education and Human Services Standing Committee

The Education and Human Services Standing Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss the Richmond Public School Board's resolution regarding new school construction. The committee will also discuss next steps for the construction of George Wythe High School.

• Richmond Public School Board's Resolution to Oversee the Construction of New Schools
• Discussion on next steps for construction of George Wythe High School

City Council

The Richmond City Council is conducting its first work session regarding proposed budget amendments. The meeting focuses on the Budget Amendment Scenario Working Document CD.2021.215. There will be no opportunities for public comment during this session.

• Discussion of Proposed Budget Amendments
• Review of Budget Amendment Scenario Working Document CD.2021.215

Land Use, Housing and Transportation Standing Committee

The committee will consider a $2,067,260 grant for the BRT Red-Colored Pavement Program on Broad Street. The agenda also includes a gas utility easement at 2300 West Broad Street and approval of the 2020 Biennial Real Estate Strategies Plan. Additionally, staff will provide a community benefits update.

• $2,067,260 grant for BRT Red-Colored Pavement Program on Broad Street
• Gas utility easement at 2300 West Broad Street
• Approval of the 2020 Biennial Real Estate Strategies Plan
• Community Benefits Update discussion

The Land Use, Housing and Transportation Standing Committee forwarded three items to the April 26, 2021 Council meeting with recommendations to approve. These include a $2,067,260 grant for the BRT Red-Colored Pavement Program, a gas utility easement for the DMV, and the 2020 Biennial Real Estate Strategies Plan. No final decisions were made by the committee; all actions are recommendations to the full Council.

• Forwarded ORD. 2021-086 (BRT red pavement grant, $2,067,260) to Council with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded ORD. 2021-094 (gas utility easement at 2300 West Broad St) to Council with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded RES. 2021-R024 (2020 Biennial Real Estate Strategies Plan) to Council with recommendation to approve

Planning Commission

The Richmond Planning Commission will consider rezoning and special use applications for several properties. The agenda also includes budget amendments for building renovations and land acquisitions for bridge replacement projects.

• Rezoning of 1801 East Main Street to TOD-1C Transit-Oriented Nodal District
• Acceptance of $472,500.00 for property acquisition at 800 North 3rd Street
• $352,000.00 increase for Theatre Row Building renovations
• Easement acquisitions for East Richmond Road bridge replacements
• Special use permit for a restaurant at 520 North 25th Street

The Richmond Planning Commission recommended approval of a special use permit for a restaurant and beverage service establishment at 520 North 25th Street, with amendments requiring a bike rack for at least 8 bicycles, limiting interior capacity to 200 patrons, and screening outdoor equipment per historic district guidelines. The vote was 7-1, with Commissioner Johannas opposed. The commission also continued a rezoning request for 1801 East Main Street to May 17, 2021, and approved the consent agenda, including several subdivision and sign items.

• Recommended approval of special use permit for restaurant at 520 N. 25th St. with amendments (7-1)
• Continued rezoning of 1801 E. Main St. to May 17, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including subdivision exception for 3131 Kensington Ave. (8-0, Johannas abstained on Item 7)
• Approved monument signs at five schools and a parklet for Ms. Bee's Juice Bar
• Approved updated Parklet Design Guidelines

City Council

The City Council is conducting a budget work session to analyze the proposed FY22–FY26 Capital Improvement Plan. The session also includes a presentation regarding Classification and Compensation Phase II critical needs. This virtual meeting does not include an opportunity for public comment.

• Analysis of the proposed FY22–FY26 Capital Improvement Plan
• Presentation on Classification and Compensation Phase II – Critical Needs

Finance and Economic Development Standing Committee

The committee will consider an ordinance to amend the allocation of HUD funds, including CDBG-CV funds. Members will also review a resolution regarding budgetary policies for capital maintenance and post-employment benefits. Presentations are scheduled regarding the Commonwealth's Attorney's annual report and the C-PACE program.

• Ordinance 2021-089: Amendment to allocate $14,956,215.00 in HUD funds and $1,362,346.00 in additional CDBG-CV funds
• Resolution 2021-R023: Adoption of budgetary policies for capital maintenance and post-employment benefits
• Annual Report from the Richmond Commonwealth's Attorney
• Update on the C-PACE Program from the Office of Sustainability
• April Board Vacancy Report

The Finance and Economic Development Standing Committee forwarded Ordinance 2021-089 to the April 26 Council meeting with a recommendation to approve. The ordinance appropriates $1,362,346 in additional CDBG-CV funds, reallocates $337,654 in previously appropriated CDBG-CV funds, and authorizes submission of a further amended Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan to HUD. Resolution 2021-R023, which would adopt budgetary policies for capital maintenance, OPEB contributions, and a self-insurance claims reserve, was continued to the May 20 committee meeting.

• Forwarded Ord. 2021-089 to Council with recommendation to approve
• Continued Res. 2021-R023 to May 20 committee meeting

Commission of Architectural Review

This quarterly meeting consists of procedural items including department updates and administrative approvals. The Commission will also review minutes from January 2021.

• Department updates
• Replacement materials
• Administrative approvals
• Approval of January quarterly minutes
• Approval of January 26, 2021 meeting minutes

City Council

The Richmond City Council adopted several ordinances including zoning changes for properties on East Broad Street, Ownby Lane, German School Road, and Commerce Road, accepted grant funds for parks and arts programs, approved a lease for Public Works facilities, and renewed a towing contract. The council also adopted resolutions for a digital connectivity map and school foundation funding, and approved a housing revenue bond for Shockoe Hill I Apartments. All FY2021-2022 budget ordinances were continued to a special meeting on May 3.

• Adopted special use for two-family dwelling at 3310 East Broad St
• Adopted special use for mixed-use building at 2410 Ownby Ln
• Rezoned 1001 German School Rd to R-43 Multifamily Residential
• Rezoned 600-606 Commerce Rd to TOD-1 Transit-Oriented Nodal
• Accepted $150,000 grant for Bellemeade Park outdoor classroom
• Accepted $4,500 arts grant for Cadence Theatre and CultureWorks
• Approved lease at 1410 Ingram Ave for Public Works
• Approved $16M housing revenue bond for Shockoe Hill I Apartments

Informal Meeting

This informal meeting involves less than a quorum of the Richmond City Council. The agenda includes referring service delivery issues to City Administration and an update from the Interim Council Chief of Staff. A closed session is scheduled to address economic development regarding resort casino negotiating points.

• Referral of Service Delivery Issues to City Administration
• Council Update by Interim Council Chief of Staff Joyce Davis
• Closed session discussion on Resort Casino Negotiating Points

City Council

The City Council is conducting its fourth budget work session to review the proposed Fiscal Year 2022 operating budget and Capital Improvement Program. The session includes presentations on the FY22–FY26 Capital Improvement Plan. There are no opportunities for public comment during this session.

• Presentation of the Proposed FY2022 Operating Budget (CD.2021.184)
• Analysis of the Proposed FY22–FY26 Capital Improvement Plan
• Presentation of the Proposed FY2022 Capital Improvement Program (CD.2021.193)

Urban Design Committee

The Urban Design Committee is reviewing updates to the City of Richmond Parklet Design Guidelines. The committee will also consider monument sign locations for several local schools. Additionally, members will review a parklet for Ms. Bee's Juice Bar and exterior improvements at the Round House.

• Updates to City of Richmond Parklet Design Guidelines
• Monument sign reviews for Blackwell, Mary Scott, John Marshall, Summer Hill, and MLK Jr. schools
• Parklet review for Ms. Bee's Juice Bar at 114 W. Brookland Park Boulevard
• Exterior alterations and accessibility improvements at the Round House (621 Westover Road)

The Urban Design Committee recommended approval of a parklet for Ms. Bee's Juice Bar at 114 W. Brookland Park Boulevard, with conditions including accessible furnishings, a reflective element, flexible seating, and rotating the bike rack and trash bin. The committee also recommended approval of five new RPS monument signs with conditions, and deferred the Round House accessibility project for further design exploration.

• Approved minutes for February 4 and March 4, 2021 meetings.
• Recommended approval of parklet guidelines amendments to remove anchoring requirement and add safety features.
• Recommended approval of monument signs at Blackwell Preschool, Mary Scott Preschool, John Marshall High School, Summer Hill School, and Martin Luther King Jr. Preschool with conditions.
• Recommended approval of parklet for Ms. Bee's Juice Bar with conditions: accessible furnishings, reflective element, flexible seating, and rotated bike rack/trash bin.
• Deferred the Round House accessibility project to explore universal access, raising porch floor, grading, permeable paving, and railing options.
• Formed a subcommittee (Clarke and Doyle) to review streetscape elements for Hull Street improvements.

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals is reviewing several applications for special exceptions. These include requests for a new fire station, residential additions, lot splits, and new dwellings.

• New fire station (FS 12) at 2223 West Cary Street
• Lot split and two new single-family homes at 1810 North 29th Street
• Building addition at 118 Granite Avenue
• New two-family dwelling at 218 West 12th Street
• Demolition and new single-family home at 3000 Q Street

Organizational Development Standing Committee

The committee will review a proposed lease between City Central, LLC and the City of Richmond for 1410 Ingram Avenue. Discussion items include the monument disposition process and a proposed accelerated budget schedule.

• Proposed lease for 1410 Ingram Avenue with City Central, LLC
• Monument disposition process discussion
• April Board Vacancy Report
• Proposed accelerated budget schedule
• Closed session on resort casino negotiating points

Planning Commission

The Richmond Planning Commission will review several rezoning requests and development plans. This includes proposals for multifamily residential use and a transit-oriented district. The commission will also consider an intent to expand accessory dwelling unit permissions in additional zoning districts.

• Rezoning 1001 German School Road to R-43 Multifamily Residential District
• Special use authorization for mixed-use building at 2410 Ownby Lane
• Rezoning 600, 602, and 606 Commerce Road to TOD-1 Transit-Oriented Nodal District
• Community Unit Plan Amendment for The Heights at Brady Square
• Intent to permit accessory dwelling units in additional zoning districts

The Richmond Planning Commission voted 7-0 to approve a resolution declaring intent to amend the Zoning Ordinance to permit accessory dwelling units in additional zoning districts. The commission also adopted the consent agenda, recommending approval of several ordinances to City Council, including a rezoning at 1001 German School Road and a special use permit at 3310 East Broad Street. Minutes from three prior meetings were approved, and a presentation on RVAgreen 2050 was given.

• Approved resolution of intent to amend Zoning Ordinance for accessory dwelling units (7-0)
• Adopted consent agenda, recommending approval of Ord. 2021-074 (special use at 3310 East Broad St) to City Council
• Recommended approval of Ord. 2021-076 (rezoning 1001 German School Rd to R-43) to City Council
• Recommended approval of Ord. 2021-075 (special use at 2410 Ownby Ln) to City Council
• Recommended approval of Ord. 2021-077 (rezoning 600-606 Commerce Rd to TOD-1) to City Council
• Adopted resolution for The Heights at Brady Square community unit plan amendment
• Approved Bike Walk RVA Road Mural Proposal (Section 17.05 review)
• Approved minutes from Aug 3, Aug 17, and Oct 19, 2020 meetings (6-0, 1 excused)

City Council

The Richmond City Council is conducting its third budget work session to review the proposed FY2022 operating budget. Council budget analysts will present an analysis of the proposal. There are no opportunities for public comment during this session.

• Presentation of the Proposed FY2022 Operating Budget (CD.2021.184)
• Analysis of the proposed FY22 operating budget by council budget analysts

City Council

The Richmond City Council is holding a special meeting to consider a resolution regarding marijuana legislation. The resolution urges the General Assembly to approve Governor-recommended amendments for legalizing simple possession of up to one ounce of marijuana.

• Resolution supporting General Assembly amendments for legalizing simple possession of up to one ounce of marijuana

The City Council adopted a resolution declaring support for and urging the General Assembly to promptly approve the Governor's recommended amendments to legislation legalizing simple possession of up to one ounce of marijuana. The resolution, introduced for expedited consideration, was adopted.

• Adopted Resolution 2021-R021, urging the General Assembly to approve the Governor's amendments to marijuana possession legislation.

Education and Human Services Standing Committee

The committee will consider a resolution to reallocate $81,451 of grant funds for professional development materials in Richmond Public Schools. The agenda also includes a presentation on services for homeless individuals and families. Additionally, the committee will review board vacancies and approve minutes from the March 4, 2021, meeting.

• Reallocation of $81,451 for math curriculum professional development materials
• Presentation on services for homeless individuals and families
• April Board Vacancy Report
• Approval of March 4, 2021, meeting minutes

The Education and Human Services Standing Committee forwarded Resolution 2021-R020 to the full Council with a recommendation to approve. The resolution approves a revised program outline and budget for the Richmond Public Schools Foundation, reallocating $81,451 from the Innovation and Excellence in Education Special Fund to purchase professional development materials, including the Eureka Digital Suite, for math teachers. The action was forwarded to the April 12, 2021 Council meeting.

• Forwarded Res. 2021-R020 to Council with recommendation to approve (unanimous)

City Council

The Richmond City Council will conduct a second budget work session to review the proposed FY2022 budget. Jay Brown, Director of Budget and Strategic Planning, will provide an overview of the proposal. This session is for discussion and does not include opportunities for public comment.

• Overview of the proposed FY2022 budget
• FY2022 Budget Review Presentation (CD.2021.180)

Public Art Commission

The Public Art Commission is meeting to discuss the Bike Walk RVA Road Mural Proposala2021 - 5020. The agenda also includes reviews of Capital Trees, the Shockoe Small Area Plan, and several project status reports.

• Bike Walk RVA Road Mural Proposala2021 - 5020
• Capital Trees
• Shockoe Small Area Plan
• Hillside Court RFP
• Project status reports for Westover Hills, Skatepark, and Community Gardens

Education and Human Services Standing Committee

The Education and Human Services Standing Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss various homeless services models across the Commonwealth of Virginia. The agenda includes presentations from RUMI, GRCoC, the Virginia Beach Housing Resource Center, Virginia Supportive Housing, and Pathway Homes, Inc. There will be no opportunities for public comment at this meeting.

• Update on current homeless services situation by Marvin Green (RUMI)
• GRCoC update presentation
• Virginia Beach Housing Resource Center presentation
• Virginia Supportive Housing presentation
• Pathway Homes, Inc. presentation

Governmental Operations Standing Committee

The committee will consider a resolution to develop a digital connectivity map of city assets and fiber networks to support universal broadband access. The agenda also includes discussions regarding charter review recommendations and COVID-19 fund balance allocation.

• Resolution 2021-R019: Requesting a digital connectivity map for universal broadband access
• Discussion of Charter Review Process Recommendations
• Discussion of Fund Balance Allocation Regarding COVID-19
• Approval of February 24, 2021, meeting minutes

The Governmental Operations Standing Committee forwarded Resolution 2021-R019 to the April 12, 2021 Council meeting with a recommendation to approve. The resolution requests the Chief Administrative Officer to develop a digital connectivity map of city-owned vertical assets and fiber networks to support a strategy for universal broadband access for all Richmond residents.

• Forwarded Resolution 2021-R019 to the April 12, 2021 Council meeting with recommendation to approve.

Public Safety Standing Committee

The committee will consider a contract modification for towing services and review updates on the Task Force to Reimagine Public Safety. Presentations are also scheduled regarding the Richmond LifeSaver Membership Program and police/firefighter budget proposals.

• Contract modification for Manchester Marketing, Inc. (Seibert’s Towing) involving renewal and rate increases
• Update on the Task Force to Reimagine Public Safety
• Presentation from Richmond Coalition of Police and IAFF Local #995 regarding budget and pay plans
• Discussion of Richmond Police Department speed enforcement
• Presentation on the Richmond LifeSaver Membership Program

The Public Safety Standing Committee forwarded Ordinance 2021-082 to the April 12, 2021 Council meeting with a recommendation to approve. The ordinance authorizes a fourth contract modification with Manchester Marketing, Inc. T/A Seibert's Towing, documenting the first renewal option and specifying rate increases for towing services and tow lot operation. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Forwarded Ord. 2021-082 to the April 12, 2021 Council meeting with recommendation to approve
• Authorized the fourth contract modification with Seibert's Towing for towing services and tow lot operation
• Documented the exercise of the first renewal option of Contract No. 16000022041
• Specified rate increases for certain rates listed in Contract No. 16000022041

Commission of Architectural Review

The Commission will review applications for various construction and rehabilitation projects. These include new residences, a mixed-use building, and structural alterations to existing properties. The agenda also includes administrative reports and the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• New three- and four-story mixed-use building at 1518 W Main St
• Construction of a new single-family residence at 803 Jessamine Street
• Rehabilitation and addition at 2010-2012 Venable Street
• Proposed additions and porch rehabilitation at 2909 E. Broad Street
• New shed and seating area at 520 N. 25th Street

The Commission of Architectural Review approved certificates of appropriateness for projects at 520 N. 25th St., 2909 E. Broad St., 413 N. 27th St., 2012 W. Grace St., 803 Jessamine St., and 2010-2012 Venable St., each with conditions. The application for 1635 Monument Ave was deferred to allow for revised plans and neighbor discussions. Two projects at 1518 W Main St. and 908 N. 24th St. received conceptual review only, with advisory comments.

• Approved 520 N. 25th St. shed/seating area with conditions on siding color and fence design.
• Approved 2909 E. Broad St. porch rehab and rear addition with conditions on materials and window repairs.
• Approved 413 N. 27th St. rear shed as built, requiring wood soffit, cross bracing, and possible relocation for zoning.
• Approved 2012 W. Grace St. carriage house roof alteration, requiring parapet/gutter restoration and staff review of new exterior material.
• Approved 803 Jessamine St. new residence, with final materials, colors, and window specs subject to staff approval.
• Approved 2010-2012 Venable St. rehabilitation and addition, with conditions on retaining historic features and submitting specs.
• Deferred 1635 Monument Ave. addition to allow updated plans, visibility info, and neighbor discussions.
• Conceptually reviewed 1518 W Main St. mixed-use building and 908 N. 24th St. residence, providing advisory comments.

City Council

The Richmond City Council is reviewing proposals to establish a technology zone program and create a new license tax for technology businesses. The agenda also includes board appointments and the installation of all-way stop signs at a local intersection.

• Establishment of a technology zone program (Ord. 2019-275)
• Creation of a 'technology business' license tax category (Ord. 2019-276)
• Installation of all-way stop signs at Lamont Street and Wilmington Avenue (Ord. 2020-275)
• Board appointments and reappointments

The Richmond City Council adopted 18 ordinances and 3 resolutions, including all-way stop signs at Lamont Street and Wilmington Avenue, several special use permits, funding agreements for road resurfacing and COVID-19 response, and the conveyance of land on Brown's Island for the Emancipation Proclamation and Freedom Monument. Two ordinances related to a technology zone and technology business license tax were continued to July 26, 2021. Several new ordinances were introduced and referred to committees or scheduled for public hearings.

• Adopted all-way stop signs at Lamont Street and Wilmington Avenue
• Adopted special use permits for 1705-1711 Westover Hills Blvd, 1312 Bainbridge St, and 2416 Jefferson Ave
• Adopted $1.36M HUD CDBG-CV grant for COVID-19 response
• Adopted $761,422 VDOT funds for Bells Road and Belt Boulevard resurfacing
• Adopted land conveyance and easement on Brown's Island for Emancipation Proclamation and Freedom Monument
• Adopted four VDOT resurfacing agreements for Bells Road and Belt Boulevard
• Adopted resolution to rezone B-3 districts along West Broad Street to TOD-1
• Continued technology zone and tech business license tax ordinances to July 26, 2021

Informal Meeting

The meeting includes an update on the Tax Amnesty Program from Interim Finance Director Sheila White. The council will also hold a closed session regarding economic development for a resort casino.

• Tax Amnesty Program Update by Interim Finance Director Sheila White
• Closed Session: Economic Development - Resort Casino
• Referral of Service Delivery Issues to City Administration

City Council

The City Council is holding a budget work session to review the Richmond Public Schools FY22 budget proposal. Superintendent Jason Kamras will present an overview of the budget. This virtual meeting does not include opportunities for public comment.

• Overview of Richmond Public Schools FY22 Budget Proposal (CD.2021.168)

Finance and Economic Development Standing Committee

The committee will review a budget investment proposal from Richmond Together. It will also consider ordinances to establish a technology zone for business development and create a new license tax for technology businesses. Additionally, members will set personal property tax relief rates for qualifying vehicles.

• RVA Recovery Budget Investment Proposal presentation
• Ordinance 2019-275: establishment of a technology zone program
• Ordinance 2019-276: creation of a new license tax for technology businesses
• Resolution 2021-R018: personal property tax relief rates for qualifying vehicles

The Finance and Economic Development Standing Committee continued two technology zone ordinances to July 15, 2021, and forwarded a resolution setting the 2021 personal property tax relief rate for qualifying vehicles to the March 22 Council meeting with a recommendation to approve.

• Continued Ord. 2019-275 (technology zone program) to July 15, 2021
• Continued Ord. 2019-276 (technology business license tax) to July 15, 2021
• Forwarded Res. 2021-R018 (personal property tax relief rate) to Council with recommendation to approve

Land Use, Housing and Transportation Standing Committee

The committee will consider several road resurfacing agreements and a rezoning request for the West Broad Street corridor. Members will also hear presentations on equitable development, affordable housing, and real estate tax audits. Discussion items include community wealth building and the sale of city-owned land.

• Rezoning West Broad Street area to TOD-1 Transit-Oriented Nodal District
• Grant contract for green infrastructure on Minefee Street
• VDOT agreements for resurfacing Bells Road and Belt Boulevard
• Memorial designation for the 2700 block of Berry Road
• Lease amendment with Venture Richmond, Inc.

The Land Use, Housing and Transportation Standing Committee forwarded all eight items on its agenda to the March 22, 2021 City Council meeting, each with a recommendation to approve. Items included grant contracts for green infrastructure and road resurfacing projects, a street naming, a lease amendment, and a zoning change initiative. No items were denied or tabled.

• Forwarded ORD. 2021-039 to Council with recommendation to approve: grant contract with James River Association for green street/infrastructure on Minefee Street between Harwood and Gunn Streets.
• Forwarded ORD. 2021-069 to Council with recommendation to approve: VDOT agreement to fund resurfacing of eastbound Bells Road from East Belt Boulevard to 300 feet past first railroad tracks.
• Forwarded ORD. 2021-070 to Council with recommendation to approve: VDOT agreement to fund resurfacing and ADA improvements on northbound Belt Boulevard from Twyman Road to Angela Drive.
• Forwarded ORD. 2021-071 to Council with recommendation to approve: VDOT agreement to fund resurfacing and ADA improvements on westbound Bells Road from Twyman Road to CSX railroad tracks.
• Forwarded ORD. 2021-072 to Council with recommendation to approve: VDOT agreement to fund resurfacing and ADA improvements on westbound Bells Road from Lynhaven Avenue to 100 feet past first railroad tracks.
• Forwarded ORD. 2021-073 to Council with recommendation to approve: designating the 2700 block of Berry Road in honor of the late Lt. Ashley Nicole Berry.
• Forwarded ORD. 2021-068 to Council with recommendation to approve: Fourth Amendment to Controlled Public Access Lease with Venture Richmond, Inc. to exclude certain property, repealing section 1 of Ord. No. 2019-278.
• Forwarded RES. 2021-R017 to Council with recommendation to approve: declaring public necessity to rezone B-3 General Business District properties along West Broad Street from I-195 to Henrico County line to TOD-1 Transit-Oriented Nodal District.

Planning Commission

The Richmond Planning Commission will discuss a special use permit for outdoor dining and tourist home uses at 2416 Jefferson Avenue. The meeting also covers the acceptance of $761,422.00 in VDOT funds for road resurfacing projects.

• $761,422.00 VDOT grant for Bells Road and Belt Boulevard resurfacing
• Special use permit for 1312 Bainbridge Street mixed-use building
• Land conveyance and easement on Brown's Island for a new monument
• Monument sign review for Cardinal Elementary School at 1745 Catalina Drive
• Special use permit for outdoor dining at 2416 Jefferson Avenue

The Richmond Planning Commission approved the consent agenda, which included recommendations for a mixed-use building at 1312 Bainbridge Street, acceptance of $761,422 in VDOT funds for road resurfacing, and conveyance of Brown's Island land for the Emancipation Proclamation and Freedom Monument. The commission also unanimously recommended approval of a special use permit for a mixed-use building with outdoor dining and tourist home uses at 2416 Jefferson Avenue. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved consent agenda (9-0), including Ord. 2021-037 (special use at 1312 Bainbridge St), Ord. 2021-065 (accept $761,422 VDOT funds for Bells Road/Belt Boulevard resurfacing), Ord. 2021-066 (convey Brown's Island parcel for Emancipation Monument), Ord. 2021-067 (grant easement for monument), UDC 2021-04 (Cardinal Elementary sign), UDC 2021-05 (River City Middle sign)
• Recommended approval of Ord. 2021-038 (special use at 2416 Jefferson Ave for mixed-use with outdoor dining and tourist home) (unanimous)

City Council

The Richmond City Council meeting includes discussions on amending city zoning codes and reviewing several special use applications. These include proposals for multifamily development, single-family dwellings, and low-income housing projects. Some items are scheduled to be continued to future meetings.

• Amendments to City Code regarding permitted uses in various residential and business districts (Ord. 2020-261)
• Release of reversionary rights at 30 West Jackson Street for low-income rental housing (Ord. 2020-257)
• Special use permit for a community garden and storage at 2515 Rear Hanover Avenue (Ord. 2020-265)
• Special use permit for two single-family dwellings at 3419 2nd Avenue (Ord. 2020-266)
• Multifamily development of up to 56 units at 1031 Fourqurean Lane (Ord. 2021-028)

The City Council adopted a major zoning code amendment (Ord. 2020-261) updating permitted uses across multiple districts, and approved several special-use permits for properties including 2515 Rear Hanover Avenue, 3419 2nd Avenue, 1031 Fourqurean Lane, 1518 Pulaski Street, and 1919 Wilmington Avenue. It also rezoned 2902 North Arthur Ashe Boulevard to TOD-1, accepted $35,650 in DMV funds for police traffic enforcement, and amended procurement rules. Several items were continued or introduced for future hearings.

• Adopted Ord. 2020-261, amending zoning code for permitted uses in multiple districts
• Approved special use for 2515 Rear Hanover Avenue (single-family, storage, parking, community garden)
• Approved special use for 3419 2nd Avenue (two single-family dwellings)
• Approved special use for 1031 Fourqurean Lane (multifamily up to 56 units)
• Approved special use for 1518 Pulaski Street (personal fitness business)
• Approved special use for 1919 Wilmington Avenue (accessory dwelling unit)
• Rezoned 2902 North Arthur Ashe Boulevard from M-2 to TOD-1
• Adopted Ord. 2021-032 accepting $35,650 from VA DMV for police traffic enforcement

Informal Meeting

The Richmond City Council will hold an informal meeting via electronic communication. The session includes discussions regarding the draft Equity Agenda, a casino market analysis, and an update from the Department of Public Utilities.

• Draft Equity Agenda presented by Mayor Levar M. Stoney
• Casino Market Analysis presented by Economic Development Director Leonard Sledge
• Public Utilities Department update from Director Calvin Farr

City Council

The Richmond City Council will hold a special meeting via electronic communication. The agenda includes a formal budget presentation by Mayor Levar M. Stoney and the introduction of new legislation. There will be no opportunities for public comment at this meeting.

• Formal Budget Presentation by Mayor Levar M. Stoney
• Introduction of New Legislation

At a special virtual meeting on March 5, 2021, the Richmond City Council introduced 24 ordinances, all patroned by Mayor Stoney, covering the FY2021-2022 budget, capital improvements, utility fees, pay plan changes, and bond authorizations. Committee referral was waived for all items per Rule VI(B)(2), but no final votes were taken; the ordinances were only introduced for consideration.

• Introduced General Fund Budget ordinance for FY2021-2022 (ORD. 2021-040)
• Introduced Special Fund Budgets ordinance for FY2021-2022 (ORD. 2021-041)
• Introduced Capital Improvement Projects and Capital Budget ordinance (ORD. 2021-042)
• Introduced school budget financing ordinance (ORD. 2021-043)
• Introduced Debt Service Fund Budget ordinance (ORD. 2021-044)
• Introduced Internal Service Fund Budgets ordinance (ORD. 2021-045)
• Introduced bond ordinances for $27.5M GO bonds, $7.99M stormwater bonds, $60.19M utility revenue bonds, and $7.1M equipment notes (ORDs. 2021-060 to 2021-063)
• Introduced pay plan amendment raising living wage to $13.00/hour (ORD. 2021-054)

Education and Human Services Standing Committee

The Education and Human Services Standing Committee will discuss updates regarding Richmond Public Schools. Superintendent Jason Kamras will present information on academic readiness for returning students and the proposed ten-month school calendar. The committee will also receive an update from the Richmond School Board Chair concerning vacant school property.

• Update on Richmond Public Schools plans and program interventions
• Review of the proposed ten-month school calendar
• Updates on the Newcomers Program, Ambassadors Program, and Career Readiness Program
• Richmond School Board update regarding vacant school property
• Approval of February 4, 2021, meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Richmond Planning Commission is holding a special meeting via electronic communication. The agenda includes a presentation regarding the summary of the FY 22-FY 26 Five Year Capital Improvement Program.

• Presentation of the FY 22-FY 26 Five Year Capital Improvement Program summary

The Planning Commission held a special meeting via electronic participation and received a presentation on the proposed FY2022-FY2026 Capital Improvement Program. No votes or decisions were taken; the item was informational only. One public comment was received regarding sidewalks.

• Received FY2022-FY2026 Capital Improvement Plan presentation (no action taken)
• No continuances or deletions from the agenda

Urban Design Committee

The Urban Design Committee will review the location, character, and extent of proposed monument signs. These reviews concern River City Middle School and Cardinal Elementary School.

• Monument sign review at River City Middle School, 6300 Hull Street
• Monument sign review at Cardinal Elementary School, 1745 Catalina Drive

The Urban Design Committee approved the final location, character, and extent of a new monument sign with an LED message board at Cardinal Elementary School (1745 Catalina Drive), as submitted, with two staff conditions: the applicant must program a shutoff for the illumination after a certain time in the evening, and the sign must not change messages, produce animations, or flash more than once every five seconds. The committee also approved a consent agenda item for a new monument sign at River City Middle School (6300 Hull Street) with the condition that the sign not change messages, produce animations, or flash more than once every five seconds. The minutes from the February 4, 2021 meeting were not reviewed.

• Approved UDC 2021-05: new monument sign at River City Middle School, 6300 Hull Street, with condition that sign not change messages, produce animations, or flash more than once every five seconds.
• Approved UDC 2021-04: new monument sign with LED message board at Cardinal Elementary School, 1745 Catalina Drive, as submitted, with conditions: program a shutoff for illumination after a certain time in the evening; and sign not change messages, produce animations, or flash more than once every five seconds.
• Approved the Consent Agenda (including the River City Middle School sign item) by an 8-0 vote.
• Noted that the Planning Commission approved UDC 2021-03, the conceptual location, character, and extent of the new fire station #12 at 2223 W. Cary Street.
• Heard an update on the Gillie's Creek trail project, including a revised trail section moved northward and a recommendation to use native plants.
• Acknowledged new UDC appointees Eva Clark (Urban Forestry) and Justin Doyle (Community Based Organization).
• Noted that Committee Member Andrew Gould's term ends in April 2021, and that this was his last meeting.

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider various special exception applications. These requests include new single-family dwellings, lot splits, and property conversions. The board will also review the February 2021 meeting minutes.

• Lot split and new home at 3424 Carolina Avenue
• Screened porch permit for 1015 Park Avenue
• New single-family dwelling at 4413 Corbin Street
• Property conversion to two-family dwelling at 316 West Leigh Street
• Lot split and new home at 2314 Gordon Avenue

City Council

The City Council is holding a quarterly Education Compact meeting with the Mayor and the School Board. The provided agenda does not list specific discussion topics or proposed actions.

• Education Compact Quarterly Meeting with the Mayor and School Board

Organizational Development Standing Committee

The committee will review draft requests for City Master Plan amendments and receive an update from the Richmond Behavioral Health Authority. The meeting also includes a presentation regarding deferred capital maintenance analysis. There are no opportunities for public comment at this meeting.

• Review of Proposed Master Plan Amendments
• Richmond Behavioral Health Authority Update
• Deferred Capital Maintenance analysis of CIP for Project Management
• Approval of February 1, 2021, meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Richmond Planning Commission will consider several special use applications and a rezoning request. The meeting includes a presentation on the draft Shockoe Small Area Plan. The commission will also approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Rezoning 2902 North Arthur Ashe Boulevard to TOD-1 District
• Multi-family development at 1031, 1031 Rear, and 1101 Fourqurean Lane (up to 56 units)
• Special use for two single-family dwellings at 3419 2nd Avenue
• Signage amendment for Westover Hills Boulevard and New Kent Road properties
• Presentation of the Draft Shockoe Small Area Plan

The Richmond Planning Commission approved the consent agenda, recommending 9 ordinances to City Council, including special use permits for properties on 2nd Avenue, Westover Hills Boulevard, Pulaski Street, and Wilmington Avenue, and a rezoning of 2902 North Arthur Ashe Boulevard. The commission also unanimously recommended approval of a special use permit for a multifamily development at 1031 Fourqurean Lane. No public comments were made on the consent agenda items.

• Approved consent agenda recommending 9 ordinances to City Council (9-0)
• Recommended approval of special use permit for two single-family dwellings at 3419 2nd Avenue
• Recommended approval of sign amendment for church accessory uses at 1705, 1707, 1711 Westover Hills Blvd and 4922 New Kent Rd
• Recommended approval of special use permit for personal fitness business at 1518 Pulaski Street
• Recommended approval of special use permit for accessory dwelling unit at 1919 Wilmington Avenue
• Recommended approval of rezoning 2902 North Arthur Ashe Blvd from M-2 to TOD-1
• Recommended approval of multifamily development (up to 56 units) at 1031 Fourqurean Lane (unanimous)

City Council

This meeting is the second day of a rescheduled virtual Council Retreat held via electronic communication. There are no opportunities for public comment during this session.

• Review of Council Retreat Agenda and Documents
• Review of Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service Staff Bios

City Council

The City Council is reviewing ordinances related to the redevelopment of 500 North 10th Street. Proposals include a development agreement with Capital City Partners, LLC and the sale of the Public Safety Building. The council will also consider accepting property dedications for right-of-way improvements at this location.

• Sale of the Public Safety Building to Capital City Partners, LLC for $3,520,456.00
• Development agreement with Capital City Partners, LLC for a mixed-use project
• Acceptance of property and right-of-way dedications at 500 North 10th Street

The City Council held a special virtual meeting and adopted three ordinances related to the redevelopment of 500 North 10th Street. It authorized a development agreement with Capital City Partners, LLC for a mixed-use project, directed the sale of the City-owned Public Safety Building to the company for $3,520,456.00, and accepted the dedication of right-of-way and property improvements to facilitate the project.

• Adopted ordinance 2021-024 authorizing a development agreement with Capital City Partners, LLC for a mixed-use project at 500 North 10th Street.
• Adopted ordinance 2021-025 directing the sale of the Public Safety Building to Capital City Partners, LLC for $3,520,456.00.
• Adopted ordinance 2021-026 declaring public necessity and accepting right-of-way and property dedications for the redevelopment.

Public Art Commission

The commission will consider the Matoaka/Libby Hill proposal and Fire Station #12. The meeting also includes discussion on the reallocation of CIP Work Plan funds and draft RFQs for a skatepark and community garden.

• Matoaka/Libby Hill Proposal
• Fire Station #12
• Reallocation of CIP Work Plan Funds
• Skatepark RFQ Draft
• Community Garden RFQ Draft

Governmental Operations Standing Committee

The committee will review several ordinances to amend the City Code regarding procurement procedures and contract modifications. Members will also discuss fund balance allocation related to COVID-19.

• Ordinance 2021-034: Limits fixed-price contract increases to 25% or $100,000 without CAO approval
• Ordinance 2021-036: Increases professional services procurement threshold from $60,000 to $80,000
• Ordinance 2021-033: Modifies procedures for joint and cooperative procurement
• Ordinance 2021-035: Changes public notice procedures for competitive negotiations
• Discussion of fund balance allocation regarding COVID-19

The Governmental Operations Standing Committee forwarded three procurement-related ordinances to the March 8, 2021 Council meeting with a recommendation to approve, and continued one ordinance to its next meeting. The ordinances amend city code sections on cooperative procurement, contract modifications, and competitive negotiation thresholds.

• Forwarded ORD. 2021-033 (cooperative procurement procedures) to Council with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded ORD. 2021-034 (contract modification cap of 25% or $100,000) to Council with recommendation to approve
• Continued ORD. 2021-035 (public notice procedures for competitive negotiations) to March 24, 2021 committee meeting
• Forwarded ORD. 2021-036 (professional services threshold increase from $60,000 to $80,000) to Council with recommendation to approve

Public Safety Standing Committee

The committee will hear an update from Fire Chief Melvin Carter regarding recent fire incidents. Members will also review the Richmond Ambulance Authority 2020 Annual Report and a report on board vacancies.

• Update regarding recent fire incidents by Fire Chief Melvin Carter
• Richmond Ambulance Authority 2020 Annual Report presentation
• Public Safety Standing Committee board vacancy report

Commission of Architectural Review

The Commission will review several architectural applications, including a National Register nomination for St. John's United Holy Church of America. The agenda includes requests for various renovations, new residential constructions, and signage installations.

• National Register Nomination: St. John's United Holy Church of America
• 304 N. 21st Street: Partial demolition and construction of eight new townhouses
• 2325 Venable Street: Construction of a new two-story, single-family detached residence
• 3420 E. Broad Street: Installation of solar panels and rooftop patio
• 803 Jessamine Street: Conceptual review for a new three-story residence

The Commission of Architectural Review approved 12 of 13 applications, including a consent agenda with 11 items and a regular agenda with two approvals. One application (2012 W. Grace Street) was deferred for additional information. The Commission also denied an electronic sign application for 813 N. 28th Street.

• Approved consent agenda with 11 items (7-0-1)
• Approved 2701 E. Grace Street shed with conditions (7-0-1)
• Approved 608 N. 24th Street shed with conditions (7-0-1)
• Partially approved 116 W. Leigh Street porch reconstruction (7-0-1)
• Approved 2229 Monument Avenue roof deck and door conversion (7-0-1)
• Partially approved 316 W. Leigh Street rear door and siding (7-0-1)
• Approved 412 N. 24th Street rehabilitation (7-0-1)
• Approved 2218 E. Grace Street gazebo and fireplace (7-0-1)

City Council

The Richmond City Council is reviewing the Office of Community Wealth Building's 2020 Annual Performance Report. Proposals regarding a technology zone and new business taxes are scheduled to be continued to March 22, 2021.

• Office of Community Wealth Building 2020 Annual Performance Report presentation
• Technology zone program establishment (continued to March 22, 2021)
• New 'technology business' license tax category (continued to March 22, 2021)
• Release of reversionary rights for 30 West Jackson Street for low-income housing development

The Richmond City Council adopted six ordinances, including special use permits for mixed-use and residential developments, a rezoning of 470 Tredegar Street, and changes to business license tax due dates and outdoor dining deadlines. Several other items were continued to future meetings, and one ordinance was stricken. The council also adopted a resolution supporting a federal guaranteed income program.

• Adopted special use permit for 321 West Grace Street (mixed-use, up to 16 stories, 177 units)
• Adopted special use permits for 2525/2613/2701 Belt Boulevard (36 single-family attached dwellings)
• Adopted special use permits for 5300 Rear Hull Street Road and 5311/5315/5323 Warwick Road (65 single-family attached dwellings)
• Rezoned 470 Tredegar Street from M-1 to DCC district
• Adopted ordinance changing business license tax due date from January 1 to March 1
• Adopted ordinance extending outdoor dining sidewalk application deadline to June 30, 2021
• Adopted budget amendment reducing appropriations by $1,753,657
• Adopted resolution supporting federal guaranteed income program

Informal Meeting

The Richmond City Council will hold an informal meeting with less than a quorum present. The agenda includes discussing Plan RVA Charter Revisions and referring service delivery issues to City Administration.

• Plan RVA Charter Revisions
• Referral of Service Delivery Issues to City Administration

City Council

The Richmond City Council is conducting the second day of a virtual council retreat via electronic communication. The agenda focuses on reviewing the retreat agenda and associated background documents. There will be no opportunities for public comment during this session.

• Review of Council Retreat Agenda and Documents
• Review of Council Retreat Background Documents

City Council

This meeting is a procedural virtual council retreat held via electronic communication. The agenda involves reviewing the retreat agenda and background documents. There will be no opportunities for public comment during this session.

Land Use, Housing and Transportation Standing Committee

The committee is reviewing several ordinances regarding the redevelopment of 500 North 10th Street. This includes a proposed property sale and development agreement with Capital City Partners, LLC. Additionally, the committee will consider new all-way stop signs at Lamont Street and Wilmington Avenue.

• Sale of Public Safety Building to Capital City Partners, LLC for $3,520,456.00
• Development agreement with Capital City Partners, LLC for a mixed-use project at 500 North 10th Street
• Installation of all-way stop signs at the intersection of Lamont Street and Wilmington Avenue
• Acceptance of right-of-way improvements and property dedication for 500 North 10th Street redevelopment
• Discussion regarding Opportunity Zones

The Land Use, Housing and Transportation Standing Committee forwarded four ordinances to the February 22, 2021 Council meeting with recommendations to approve. These include a development agreement with Capital City Partners for a mixed-use project at 500 North 10th Street, the sale of the Public Safety Building for $3,520,456, and related right-of-way dedications. The committee also forwarded an ordinance to install all-way stop signs at Lamont Street and Wilmington Avenue.

• Forwarded ORD. 2020-275 (all-way stop signs at Lamont St & Wilmington Ave) to Council with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded ORD. 2021-024 (development agreement with Capital City Partners for 500 N 10th St) to Council with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded ORD. 2021-025 (sale of Public Safety Building to Capital City Partners for $3,520,456) to Council with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded ORD. 2021-026 (accept dedication of 22,277± sq ft right-of-way and 6,067± sq ft property for 500 N 10th St redevelopment) to Council with recommendation to approve

Planning Commission

The Richmond Planning Commission is reviewing several zoning amendments and special use permits for residential developments. The agenda also includes the proposed $3,520,456 sale of the City-owned Public Safety Building.

• Sale of the City-owned Public Safety Building at 500 North 10th Street to Capital City Partners, LLC for $3,520,456.00
• Special use permit for a mixed-use building up to 16 stories and 177 units at 321 West Grace Street
• Rezoning of 470 Tredegar Street from M-1 Light Industrial to DCC Downtown Civic and Cultural District
• Special use permit for up to 36 single-family attached dwellings on Belt Boulevard
• Review of plans for a new Fire Station #12 at 2223 W. Cary Street

The Richmond Planning Commission recommended approval of a special use permit for a 16-story, 177-unit mixed-use building at 321 West Grace Street, despite opposition from the Historic Richmond Foundation. The commission also recommended approval of several other items, including the sale of the Public Safety Building and a resolution to rezone areas east of Arthur Ashe Boulevard. All consent agenda items were approved, including special use permits for townhome developments and a rezoning at 470 Tredegar Street.

• Recommended approval of special use permit for 16-story, 177-unit building at 321 West Grace Street (9-0)
• Recommended approval of sale of Public Safety Building at 500 North 10th Street to Capital City Partners, LLC for $3,520,456 (7-0, 2 excused)
• Adopted resolution to declare intent to rezone areas east of Arthur Ashe Boulevard per Richmond 300 (9-0)
• Approved consent agenda including special use permits for townhomes at 2525-2701 Belt Boulevard and 5300-5323 Warwick Road, and rezoning at 470 Tredegar Street (8-0, 1 excused)
• Approved location, character, and extent review for new Fire Station #12 at 2223 W. Cary Street
• Recommended approval of right-of-way dedication for redevelopment of 500 North 10th Street (7-0, 2 excused)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several special use applications for residential developments and a parking deck. The agenda also includes the establishment of a Participatory Budgeting Steering Commission and board appointments. Some major zoning amendments are scheduled to be continued to future meetings.

• Establishment of a Participatory Budgeting Steering Commission
• Special use permit for a parking deck at 111 Spring Street
• Special use permit for residential and garden use at 2515 Rear Hanover Avenue
• Special use permit for up to 14 attached dwellings at 509 and 511 Libbie Avenue
• Amendments to City Code regarding permitted uses in multiple districts

The Richmond City Council adopted 20 ordinances and resolutions, including establishing a Participatory Budgeting Steering Commission, authorizing several special-use permits for housing and commercial projects, and approving mutual aid agreements for fire and rescue services. Several items were amended and continued to future meetings, and new ordinances were introduced for public hearings.

• Adopted ordinance establishing Participatory Budgeting Steering Commission
• Adopted special use permit for parking deck at 111 Spring Street
• Adopted special use permit for 14 single-family attached dwellings at 509-511 Libbie Avenue
• Adopted mutual aid agreement for fire and rescue services among Central Virginia localities
• Adopted $500,000 re-appropriation for City Hall improvements
• Adopted sale of city-owned properties at 809 West 44th Street, 811 Rear West 44th Street, and 4306 Rear Reedy Avenue for $8,000
• Adopted ordinance including opioid treatment facilities in definition of 'clinic'
• Adopted resolution consenting to removal and relocation of Howitzer Monument

Informal Meeting

The Richmond City Council informal meeting includes presentations on COVID-19 vaccinations and the Public Safety Building redevelopment project. Amy Popovich will provide a vaccination update, and Leonard Sledge will present an update on the building sale and redevelopment.

• COVID-19 Vaccination Update presentation
• Public Safety Building Sale and Redevelopment presentation

City Council

The Richmond City Council will hold a work session to review proposed amendments to the city's Master Plan. The session includes a review of legal comments regarding council-requested amendments. There will be no opportunity for public comment during this meeting.

• Review of Proposed Master Plan Amendments
• Legal comments on Council Requested Amendments (CD.2021.064)

Education and Human Services Standing Committee

The committee will discuss a proposed instrument for a community engagement survey. It will also receive updates regarding the Richmond Public Schools budget, goals, and the Richmond Public School Board.

• Proposed Community Engagement Survey instrument
• Richmond Public Schools budget update
• Richmond Public Schools Dreams4RPS goal updates
• Richmond Public School Board update
• February board vacancy report

Urban Design Committee

The Urban Design Committee will conduct a review of the conceptual location, character, and extent of a new Fire Station #12. This includes examining proposed plans for the site at 2223 W. Cary Street.

• Conceptual review of Fire Station #12 at 2223 W. Cary Street
• Approval of meeting minutes from December 10, 2020, and January 7, 2021

The Urban Design Committee voted 7-0 (with one recusal) to recommend that the Planning Commission grant conceptual approval for the replacement Fire Station #12 at 2223 W. Cary Street, subject to conditions including undergrounding utilities, submitting landscape and material plans, and adding street trees. The committee also formed a subcommittee to provide input on the Gillie's Creek Multi-Use Trail project and discussed filling vacant UDC positions.

• Recommended conceptual approval of new Fire Station #12 with conditions (7-0, Gould recused)
• Approved December 10, 2020 meeting minutes (6-0, 2 abstentions)
• Approved January 7, 2021 meeting minutes (6-0, 2 abstentions)
• Formed subcommittee for Gillie's Creek Multi-Use Trail input (8-0)

Public Art Commission

The commission is reviewing draft requests for qualifications (RFQs) for a skatepark and community garden. The meeting also includes a proposal regarding Matoaka/Libby Hill and the reallocation of CIP Work Plan funds.

• Skatepark RFQ Draft
• Community Garden RFQ Draft
• Matoaka/Libby Hill Proposal
• Reallocation of CIP Work Plan Funds
• Freedom Constellation Project

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals is conducting a public hearing for several special exception requests. These include applications for new single-family homes and property conversions in various districts. The board will also approve the January 2021 minutes.

• Special exception for a new dwelling at 1201 Idlewood Avenue
• Building permit application for 1616 Rogers Street
• Lot split and building permit for 506 Cheatwood Avenue
• Two-story addition and fence alteration at 206 North Vine Street
• Commercial to residential conversion at 2319 West Main Street

Organizational Development Standing Committee

The committee will hear a City Treasurer update regarding financial empowerment and a review of the Virginia General Assembly. Members will also discuss draft revisions to the PlanRVA Charter. An update on Council Office work projects is also scheduled.

• City Treasurer update on Financial Empowerment
• Virginia General Assembly Review and week 3 report
• PlanRVA Charter draft revisions
• Update on Council Office work projects

Planning Commission

The commission will consider extensive amendments to city zoning codes across several residential and business districts. The agenda also includes a $500,000 re-appropriation for City Hall improvements and a $12,195,491 increase to the CVTA Special Fund. Additionally, several special use applications for housing and commercial projects will be reviewed.

• Zoning code amendments for R-73, RO-2, I, B-1, B-2, B-3, B-4, OS, and M-1 districts
• $500,000 re-appropriation for City Hall improvements
• $12,195,491 increase to the CVTA Special Fund for transportation improvements
• Mixed-use development at 501, 509, and 511 Decatur Street
• Sale of city property at 809 West 44th Street for $8,000

The Richmond Planning Commission recommended approval of a special use permit for 14 single-family attached dwellings at 509 and 511 Libbie Avenue, with a vote of 8-1. The commission also recommended approval of a zoning ordinance amendment to permit emergency housing in certain districts, with amendments requiring a quarter-mile distance from other such facilities and notification to adjacent property owners. All other consent agenda items were recommended for approval, including a $500,000 re-appropriation for City Hall improvements and the sale of city-owned property on West 44th Street.

• Recommended approval of special use permit for 14 attached dwellings at 509-511 Libbie Ave (8-1)
• Recommended approval of zoning amendment for emergency housing with 1/4-mile distance and notification requirements (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of $500,000 re-appropriation for City Hall improvements (consent agenda)
• Recommended approval of sale of 809 W 44th St, 811 Rear W 44th St, and 4306 Rear Reedy Ave for $8,000 (consent agenda)
• Recommended approval of right-of-way dedication and alley expansion at 1801-1805 Richmond Hwy (consent agenda)
• Recommended approval of zoning definition change for 'clinic' to include opioid treatment facilities (consent agenda)
• Recommended approval of special use permit for parking deck at 111 Spring St (8-0, Thompson abstaining)
• Recommended approval of special use permit for dwelling, storage, parking, and community garden at 2515 Rear Hanover Ave with amendments (unanimous)

Governmental Operations Standing Committee

The Governmental Operations Standing Committee is considering a resolution to request a study of the City's telecommuting workforce. The proposed study would involve the Department of Finance and the Department of Human Resources. It aims to evaluate cost savings and other benefits from pandemic-era telecommuting policies.

• Resolution 2020-R056: Request for a study of the City's telecommuting workforce
• Approval of December 16, 2020, meeting minutes
• Review of Board Vacancy Report

Public Safety Standing Committee

The Public Safety Standing Committee is considering several ordinances to authorize inter-agency agreements. These items involve mutual aid for fire and rescue services, water rescue cooperation, maritime response, and records sharing with VCU Police.

• Mutual Aid Fire and Rescue Services Agreement with Central Virginia localities (ORD. 2020-272)
• Water Rescue Team MOU with the Virginia Department of Emergency Management (ORD. 2020-273)
• Maritime Incident Response Team Operating Agreement with the Virginia Port Authority (ORD. 2020-274)
• Records Management System User Agreement with VCU Police Department (ORD. 2020-117)

The Public Safety Standing Committee forwarded four ordinances to the February 8, 2021 Council meeting with a recommendation to approve. These include mutual aid agreements for fire and rescue services, a water rescue memorandum of understanding, a maritime incident response agreement, and a records management system user agreement with VCU Police. No votes were recorded in the minutes.

• Forwarded ORD. 2020-272 (mutual aid fire and rescue) to Council with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded ORD. 2020-273 (water rescue MOU) to Council with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded ORD. 2020-274 (maritime incident response) to Council with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded ORD. 2020-117 (records management with VCU Police) to Council with recommendation to approve

Commission of Architectural Review

The Commission of Architectural Review is reviewing several applications for property modifications and new constructions. These include renovations to historic structures, additions to residential buildings, and a new mixed-use development. The meeting will be held via electronic communication.

• Proposed three-story mixed-use building at 1518 West Main Street
• New two-story single-family residence at 618-620 North 21st Street
• Renovation of a historic school at 1520 West Main Street
• Demolition and new addition at 515-517 North 28th Street
• Addition of an ADA-accessible ramp at 4201 Hermitage Road

City Council

The meeting includes proposals for a new technology zone program and license taxes for technology businesses, both of which are scheduled to continue to February 22. The agenda also features a proposal to rezone several properties to a mixed-use business district.

• Proposal to establish a technology zone program (ORD. 2019-275)
• Proposed new license tax for technology businesses (ORD. 2019-276)
• Rezoning of properties including 900 North 1st Street and East Baker Street to B-6 Mixed-Use Business District (ORD. 2020-249)
• Establishment of a Participatory Budgeting Steering Commission (ORD. 2020-256)

The Richmond City Council adopted a rezoning of multiple properties near North 1st Street and East Baker Street from B-2 and R-53 districts to B-6 Mixed-Use Business District. Several other ordinances were adopted, including a tax amnesty program for 2021, an access easement for AT Artisan LLC, and a lease of parking spaces to VCU. Several items were continued to future meetings, including the technology zone program and the release of a reversionary right for a low-income housing project.

• Adopted rezoning of 900 N 1st St and nearby properties to B-6 Mixed-Use (2020-249)
• Adopted 2021 tax amnesty for delinquent admissions, lodging, meals, and real estate taxes (2021-001)
• Adopted access easement at 400 Jefferson Davis Hwy to AT Artisan LLC and American Tobacco Holdings (2020-258)
• Adopted acquisition of easements in Westmoreland Place subdivision for public right-of-way (2020-259)
• Adopted designation of 1200-1300 blocks of Idlewood Ave in honor of Larry Jerome Bland (2020-260)
• Adopted VCU lease of up to 400 parking spaces at 501 N 7th St (2021-007)
• Adopted designation of 3100 Nine Mile Rd and 1218-1228 E Brookland Park Blvd as revitalization areas (2020-R071, 2021-R010)
• Adopted appointment of Joyce L. Davis as Interim Council Chief of Staff (2021-R011)

Informal Meeting

This informal meeting includes presentations on the FY2022-26 revenue and expenditure plan. Officials will also provide status updates regarding homelessness and COVID-19 vaccinations in Richmond.

• FY2022-26 Revenue and Expenditure Plan presentation
• Homelessness status update
• Richmond Health Department COVID-19 vaccination update

Finance and Economic Development Standing Committee

The committee is reviewing ordinances to establish a technology zone program and a new license tax for technology businesses. Additionally, members will consider creating a Participatory Budgeting Steering Commission and a parking lease with VCU.

• Ordinance establishing a technology zone program
• New 'technology business' license tax category
• Establishment of a Participatory Budgeting Steering Commission
• Contract modification for towing services with Manchester Marketing, Inc.
• Parking space lease agreement with VCU at 501 North 7th Street

The Finance and Economic Development Standing Committee forwarded three items to the January 25 Council meeting with recommendation to approve: establishing a Participatory Budgeting Steering Commission, ratifying a towing contract modification, and authorizing a parking lease with VCU. Two technology zone and tech business license tax ordinances were continued to the February 18 meeting.

• Forwarded ORD 2020-256 (Participatory Budgeting Steering Commission) to Council with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded ORD 2021-006 (Seibert's Towing contract modification ratification) to Council with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded ORD 2021-007 (VCU parking lease for up to 400 spaces at 501 N 7th St) to Council with recommendation to approve
• Continued ORD 2019-275 (technology zone program) to February 18, 2021 meeting
• Continued ORD 2019-276 (technology business license tax) to February 18, 2021 meeting

Land Use, Housing and Transportation Standing Committee

The committee will review several proposals regarding land use and infrastructure. Items include authorizing a property sale for low-income rental housing and designating revitalization areas. The agenda also covers easement agreements and multimodal improvements along U.S. Route 1.

• Property sale at 30 West Jackson Street for low-income rental housing
• Designation of 3100 Nine Mile Road as a revitalization area
• Designation of East Brookland Park Boulevard properties as a revitalization area
• Right-of-way easement acquisition in the Westmoreland Place subdivision
• Multimodal improvements along U.S. Route 1 via VDOT agreement

Planning Commission

The Richmond Planning Commission meeting scheduled for January 19, 2021, was canceled. All items on the agenda were rescheduled to be heard during the February 1, 2021, meeting.

City Council

The Richmond City Council will hold a special virtual meeting. The agenda includes a closed session regarding plans to protect public safety. There are no opportunities for public comment at this meeting.

• Closed session: Plans to Protect Public Safety

Commission of Architectural Review

The Richmond Commission of Architectural Review is meeting via electronic communication to discuss 2021 priorities and proposed administrative approval guidelines. The agenda also includes updates and the approval of minutes from November and December 2020 meetings.

• Approval of November 24, 2020, and December 15, 2020, meeting minutes
• Discussion of 2021 priorities
• Review of proposed administrative approval guidelines

City Council

The council is considering ordinances regarding real estate tax revenues and business licenses. The agenda also includes a special use request for 320 Hunt Avenue. Two items related to technology zones have been continued to January 25, 2021.

• Amending code to direct certain real estate tax revenues to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund
• Special use authorization for a single-family dwelling at 320 Hunt Avenue
• Proposed technology zone program (continued)
• Proposed new license tax for technology businesses (continued)

Informal Meeting

The Richmond City Council will hold an informal meeting to discuss several city matters. This includes presentations on the Richmond Resort Casino development and a Tax Amnesty Program proposal. The council will also address the City Attorney recruitment process.

• Richmond Resort Casino Development RFQ/RFP update presentation
• Tax Amnesty Program proposal presentation
• City Attorney recruitment process discussion
• Closed session regarding Council Chief of Staff personnel matter

Education and Human Services Standing Committee

The committee will consider a resolution to support inclusive policies for LGBTQ+ individuals experiencing homelessness. Discussion items also include updates on Richmond Public Schools and the Emergency Childcare Initiative.

• Resolution 2020-R072 regarding protections for LGBTQ+ people in local shelters
• Richmond Public Schools update from Superintendent Jason Kamras
• RPS Legislative Advocacy Update
• Emergency Childcare Initiative Update

Urban Design Committee

The Urban Design Committee will conduct reviews for the Powhatan Hill Community Center addition and site improvements at 5051 Northampton Street. The committee will also consider the location and character of a new RPS Monument Sign at 3501 Belt Boulevard.

• Final review of Powhatan Hill Community Center addition and site improvements at 5051 Northampton Street
• Final location, character, and extent review of a new RPS Monument Sign at 3501 Belt Boulevard

The Urban Design Committee recommended approval of the Powhatan Hill Community Center addition and site improvements, including a 1,200-square-foot addition, skate park, pickleball court, and court renovations, with conditions such as metal coping on the seating wall, bike racks near courts, and street trees. The committee also recommended approval of a new RPS monument sign at 3501 Belt Boulevard with a condition to plant a native tree instead of landscaping. Both items will go to the Planning Commission for final approval.

• Recommended approval of Powhatan Hill Community Center addition and site improvements (5-0, 1 recused)
• Condition: metal coping on seating wall to withstand skateboard impacts
• Condition: consider breaking up blank wall on east side of addition
• Condition: install bike racks near basketball and tennis courts
• Condition: plant street trees along southern end of Northampton Street
• Recommended approval of RPS monument sign at 3501 Belt Boulevard
• Condition: plant native tree on property instead of landscaping around sign

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals is reviewing several applications for special exceptions regarding residential building permits and lot splits. These requests involve deviations from zoning requirements for setbacks, lot area, and lot coverage. The board will also approve the December 2020 minutes.

• Special exception for an addition at 622 Holly Street
• Lot split and new dwelling application for 1201 Idlewood Avenue
• New single-family dwellings permit at 5416 Campbell Avenue
• Lot split and new dwelling application for 1815 National Street
• Rear addition building permit for 1414 Melton Avenue

Organizational Development Standing Committee

The committee will discuss the City Attorney recruitment process and the Homelessness Advisory Council. No reports, appointments, or papers for consideration are scheduled for this meeting. There will be no opportunities for public comment.

• City Attorney Recruitment Process discussion
• Homelessness Advisory Council discussion

Planning Commission

The commission is reviewing amendments to the Zoning Ordinance to establish pathways for emergency, transitional, and permanent supportive housing. The agenda also includes property acquisitions for an Enslaved African Heritage Campus in Shockoe Bottom and various special use applications.

• Zoning Ordinance amendments for emergency, transitional, and permanent supportive housing
• Property acquisitions for the Enslaved African Heritage Campus in Shockoe Bottom
• Rezoning of North 1st Street and East Baker Street properties to B-6 Mixed-Use Business District
• Special use application for a parking deck at 111 Spring Street
• Site improvement reviews for Richmond Public Library branches

The Richmond Planning Commission met on January 4, 2021, and took action on several items. It recommended approval of a rezoning for properties near North 1st Street, a property acquisition for the Enslaved African Heritage Campus, and several special use permits. It also approved four library site improvement reviews. Several items were continued to the February 1, 2021 meeting, including the homelessness zoning ordinance and a special use for a parking deck at 111 Spring Street.

• Recommended approval of rezoning at 900 N 1st St and nearby properties to B-6 Mixed-Use (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of property acquisition for Enslaved African Heritage Campus in Shockoe Bottom (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of special use for two-family attached dwellings at 3111 Q St (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of special use for storage shed at 4016 Newport Dr (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of special use for tourist home at 406 Rear W Franklin St (unanimous)
• Approved library site improvements at Broad Rock, North Ave, West End, and Westover Hills branches (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of special use for freestanding sign at 7048 Forest Hill Ave (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of special use for 12 single-family dwellings at 502-514 Westview Ave (unanimous)

City Council

The Richmond City Council is holding an organizational meeting to swear in newly-elected members and elect council officers. The agenda also includes adopting rules of procedure and a closed session regarding an interim personnel matter.

• Administration of oaths of office
• Election of the President of the Council
• Election of the Vice President of the Council
• Adoption of Rules of Procedure
• Closed meeting regarding Interim Council Chief of Staff personnel matter