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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 12/14/2026 6:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Council Chamber, 2nd Floor - City Hall
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ORD. 2026-281a 1  OrdinanceTo accept a quitclaim deed from the School Board conveying a portion of 200 West Clay Street and a portion of 119 West Leigh Street and commonly known as Abner Clay Park to the City and to authorize the Chief Administrative Officer to act on behalf of the City in executing such deed.   Not available Not available
RES. 2026-R039 132. ResolutionTo establish a transparent process for identifying the City of Richmond’s legislative agenda for the Virginia General Assembly 2027 Regular Session and all subsequent sessions of the Virginia General Assembly and to repeal Res. No. 2022-R070, adopted Nov. 14, 2022. (As Amended)   Not available Not available
ORD. 2026-120 134. OrdinanceTo authorize the special use of the properties known as 901 South Meadow Street, 903 South Meadow Street, 905 South Meadow Street, 907 South Meadow Street, 911 South Meadow Street, 915 South Meadow Street, 921 South Meadow Street, and 923 South Meadow Street, for the purpose of up to [31] 21 single-family attached dwellings, upon certain terms and conditions. (As Amended) (5th District)   Not available Not available
ORD. 2026-109 1  OrdinanceTo close, to public use and travel, a portion of public right-of-way located south of Brookland Park Boulevard and east of Robin Hood Road, consisting of approximately 11,105± square feet upon certain terms and conditions.   Not available Not available
ORD. 2026-155 11. OrdinanceTo authorize the special use of the property known as 5 North Colonial Avenue Rear for the purpose of up to six attached garages, which may be rented to persons who reside outside of the same entire block as the Property, upon certain terms and conditions. (1st District)   Not available Not available
ORD. 2026-181 12. OrdinanceTo authorize the special use of the properties known as 2410 Brook Road, 2412 Brook Road, 2412 ½ Brook Road, 2414 Brook Road, and 2416 Brook Road for the purpose of no more than one multifamily dwelling, upon certain terms and conditions. (3rd District)   Not available Not available
ORD. 2026-197 13. OrdinanceTo amend City Code § 27-197, concerning parking prohibitions in specified places, to modify the prohibited parking zone near intersections and to allow the Chief Administrative Officer to establish longer no-parking distances. (As Amended)   Not available Not available
ORD. 2026-081 133. OrdinanceTo amend City Code § 12-16, concerning publication of the City’s payment register, for the purpose of promoting transparency and accountability in the expenditure of public funds by providing public access to information regarding payments made by the City to vendors for goods and services and reimbursements to employees, while protecting confidential and personal information as required by law. (As Amended)   Not available Not available
ORD. 2026-293 1  OrdinanceTo authorize the special use of the properties known as 1620 North 27th Street and 1622 North 27th Street for the purpose of up to four single-family attached dwellings, upon certain terms and conditions. (7th District)   Not available Not available
ORD. 2026-291 1  OrdinanceTo authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and behalf of the City of Richmond, to execute a First Amendment to Lease Agreement between the City of Richmond, as lessor, and Cancer Retreat Centers, Inc., as lessee, for the purpose of allowing Cancer Retreat Centers, Inc., to expand the leased premises to include the second floor and an office on the third floor of Blanton House located at 700 Blanton Avenue. (5th District)   Not available Not available
ORD. 2026-284 1  OrdinanceTo authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to execute a First Amendment to Lease between the City of Richmond and Potomac Area Hostels, Inc. for the purpose of continuing the operation of a 50-bed, year-round emergency shelter located at 7 North 2nd Street.   Not available Not available
ORD. 2026-289 1  OrdinanceTo authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to execute a Second Amendment to Grant Contract between the City of Richmond and Emergency Shelter, Inc., doing business as HomeAgain, for the purpose of extending the term through November 30, 2027, with the option to exercise three additional one-year term extensions for the continued operation of a 50-bed, year-round emergency shelter for families.   Not available Not available
ORD. 2026-285 1  OrdinanceTo authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to execute a Second Amendment to Sublease Agreement between the City of Richmond and HomeAgain Richmond for the purpose of continuing the operation of a 50-bed, year-round emergency shelter for families at 7 North 2nd Street. (6th District)   Not available Not available
ORD. 2026-290 1  OrdinanceTo authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to execute a Fiscal Agency Agreement between the City of Richmond and NextUp RVA for the purpose of authorizing NextUp RVA to act as a fiscal agent on behalf of the City to facilitate funding for the Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities’ 2026 CarMax Basketball Youth Development and Summer Camp program.   Not available Not available
ORD. 2026-296 1  OrdinanceTo authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to accept funds in the amount of $7,900.00 from the Virginia Tourism Corporation and to amend the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Special Fund Budget by creating a new special fund for the Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities entitled “VA250 Marketing Leverage Program Special Fund,” and appropriating the increase to the Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities’ “VA250 Marketing Leverage Program Special Fund” by $7,900.00 for the purpose of funding the Reclaiming Our History: Barton Heights Cemeteries Heritage Trail project.   Not available Not available
ORD. 2026-297 1  OrdinanceTo amend City Code § 22-8, concerning cost-of-living adjustments, for the purpose of establishing an annual cost-of-living adjustment or supplement policy for the Richmond Retirement System, subject to appropriation by City Council.   Not available Not available
ORD. 2026-295 1  OrdinanceTo authorize the special use of the property known as 511 North Meadow Street for the purpose of a ground floor retail use, upon certain terms and conditions. (2nd District)   Not available Not available
RES. 2026-R029 137. ResolutionTo request that the Chief Administrative Officer execute a Joint Gilpin Transformation Working Group Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Richmond and the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority to establish the intended roles of the parties as partners in the redevelopment of the Gilpin Court housing community, and to request that the Chief Administrative Officer enter similar memoranda of understanding with the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority for future redevelopment of other Richmond public housing communities. (As Amended)   Not available Not available
ORD. 2026-281 4  OrdinanceTo amend City Code § 28-1009, concerning the City’s issuance of a permit required to discharge prohibited, industrial or other wastes into sewers, to modify which department shall be responsible for granting such permits.   Not available Not available
ORD. 2026-292 1  OrdinanceTo declare a public necessity for and to authorize the acquisition by gift, purchase, condemnation, or otherwise, certain temporary construction easements, permanent retaining wall maintenance easements, and permanent utility easements for the public purpose of facilitating the construction and maintenance of the Lombardy Street CSX Bridge Replacement project.   Not available Not available
RES. 2026-R038 131. ResolutionTo endorse, for the City of Richmond, legislative proposals set forth within the document entitled “City of Richmond Legislative Agenda, 2027 General Assembly Session, October 13, 2026” to request the Richmond delegation to the General Assembly of Virginia to take legislative action consistent with and in vigorous support of such recommendations; to support other legislative action recommendations; and to encourage other organizations and individuals to support such recommendations. (As Amended)   Not available Not available
ORD. 2026-294 1  OrdinanceTo authorize the special use of the properties known as 1509 North 35th Street and 1511 North 35th Street for the purpose of up to two two-family detached dwellings, upon certain terms and conditions. (7th District)    Not available Not available
ORD. 2026-286 2  OrdinanceTo authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to execute a Daily Planet Grant Contract between the City of Richmond and Daily Planet Inc. for the purpose of funding a Contingency Management Program within the Daily Planet’s Medication for Opioid Use Disorder Clinic to increase client engagement and retention.   Not available Not available
ORD. 2026-287 1  OrdinanceTo authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to execute a La Casa de la Salud Grant Contract between the City of Richmond and La Casa de la Salud for the purpose of funding a culturally and linguistically responsive opioid prevention, education, and navigation initiative designed to serve Richmond’s Latine community.   Not available Not available
ORD. 2026-288 1  OrdinanceTo authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to execute a Nationz Foundation Grant Contract between the City of Richmond and Nationz Foundation Incorporated for the purpose of providing comprehensive harm reduction services, substance use treatment resources, and additional services to combat the opioid crisis in the city of Richmond.   Not available Not available
ORD. 2026-283 1  OrdinanceTo authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to execute a SAARA Grant Contract between the City of Richmond and SAARA of Virginia, Inc. for the purpose of funding the Alive RVA Warm Line.   Not available Not available
ORD. 2026-282 1  OrdinanceTo amend Ord. No. 2026-063, adopted May 11, 2026, which adopted the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 General Fund Budget and made appropriations pursuant thereto, by (i) transferring $700,000.00 from the Outside Agencies and Central Appropriations agency Presbyterian Homes and Family Services, Inc. line item, (ii) appropriating such transferred funds to the Outside Agencies and Central Appropriations agency Area Congregations Together in Service line item, and (iii) authorizing the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to execute the necessary documents to effect such appropriation, all for the purpose of providing funding to the Family Crisis Fund program.   Not available Not available
RES. 2026-R040 1  ResolutionTo approve the Mayor's appointment of Odie Donald II as a member of the Board of Directors of the Richmond Metropolitan Transportation Authority for a term commencing on October 13, 2026, and expiring October 13, 2030.   Not available Not available
ORD. 2026-120 134. OrdinanceTo authorize the special use of the properties known as 901 South Meadow Street, 903 South Meadow Street, 905 South Meadow Street, 907 South Meadow Street, 911 South Meadow Street, 915 South Meadow Street, 921 South Meadow Street, and 923 South Meadow Street, for the purpose of up to [31] 21 single-family attached dwellings, upon certain terms and conditions. (As Amended) (5th District)   Not available Not available
ORD. 2026-109 1  OrdinanceTo close, to public use and travel, a portion of public right-of-way located south of Brookland Park Boulevard and east of Robin Hood Road, consisting of approximately 11,105± square feet upon certain terms and conditions.   Not available Not available
RES. 2026-R019 136. ResolutionTo authorize the Council’s Organizational Development Standing Committee to investigate the City’s failure to publish a monthly payment register as required by City Code § 12-16 and application of exclusions allowed under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act.   Not available Not available
ORD. 2026-081 133. OrdinanceTo amend City Code § 12-16, concerning publication of the City’s payment register, for the purpose of promoting transparency and accountability in the expenditure of public funds by providing public access to information regarding payments made by the City to vendors for goods and services and reimbursements to employees, while protecting confidential and personal information as required by law. (As Amended)   Not available Not available
ORD. 2026-196 135. OrdinanceTo amend City Code § 26-355, concerning the levy of tax on real estate, to establish a tax rate of $1.16 for the tax year beginning Jan. 1, 2028.   Not available Not available
RES. 2026-R029 137. ResolutionTo request that the Chief Administrative Officer execute a Joint Gilpin Transformation Working Group Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Richmond and the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority to establish the intended roles of the parties as partners in the redevelopment of the Gilpin Court housing community, and to request that the Chief Administrative Officer enter similar memoranda of understanding with the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority for future redevelopment of other Richmond public housing communities. (As Amended)   Not available Not available