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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 11/10/2025 6:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Council Chamber, 2nd Floor - City Hall
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CD.2025.354 1  Council Document Board Appointments and Reappointments - November 10, 2025   Not available Not available
CD.2025.351 1  Council Document November 10, 2025 Public Comment Period Speakers List    Not available Not available
ORD. 2025-014 11. OrdinanceTo authorize the special use of the property known as 3618 Hawthorne Avenue for the purpose of a four-unit multifamily dwelling and six single-family attached dwellings, upon certain terms and conditions. (3rd District)   Not available Not available
ORD. 2025-150 13. OrdinanceTo authorize the special use of the property known as 3923 Grove Avenue for the purpose of a single-family detached dwelling and 16 single-family attached dwellings, upon certain terms and conditions. (1st District)   Not available Not available
ORD. 2025-209 15. OrdinanceTo amend City Code § 2-772, concerning the filing of statements of economic interests, for the purpose of requiring more detailed disclosure forms of members of certain boards and commissions [with the power to issue bonds or expend funds in excess of $10,000 in any fiscal year]. (As Amended)   Not available Not available
ORD. 2025-211 16. OrdinanceTo amend City Code § 2-1352, concerning general requirements of the open data portal, to prohibit charging fees for requesting information required to be posted in the open data portal pursuant to section 2-1360 and to amend ch. 2, art. VII, div. 4 of the City Code by adding therein a new section 2-1360, concerning required datasets, for the purpose of requiring publication of certain datasets in the open data portal. (As Amended)   Not available Not available
ORD. 2025-215 18. OrdinanceTo authorize the special use of the property known as 1705 Commonwealth Avenue for the purpose of a space for outdoor events, upon certain terms and conditions. (1st District)   Not available Not available
ORD. 2025-228 112. OrdinanceTo authorize the special use of the properties known as 1103 Carlisle Avenue and 1105 Carlisle Avenue for the purpose of up to four single-family detached dwellings, upon certain terms and conditions. (As Amended) (7th District)   Not available Not available
ORD. 2025-231 115. OrdinanceTo authorize the special use of the property known as 3219 Tuxedo Boulevard for the purpose of up to five single-family detached dwellings, upon certain terms and conditions. (7th District)   Not available Not available
RES. 2025-R043 125. ResolutionTo request that the Chief Administrative Officer cause the Department of Finance and Department of Housing and Community Development, in coordination with other relevant City departments, to conduct an inventory of existing City programs and initiatives that mitigate displacement, to assess their effectiveness, and to report findings and recommendations to the Council within 120 days.   Not available Not available
RES. 2025-R045 127. ResolutionTo declare a public necessity to amend ch. 30 of the City Code and to initiate an amendment to the City’s zoning ordinance to make such lawful changes as may be necessary to establish a civil penalty for the razing, demolition, or moving of a building or structure that is located in a City old and historic district in violation of the City’s zoning ordinance, as authorized by Va. Code § 15.2-2306(F).   Not available Not available
ORD. 2025-180 132. OrdinanceTo declare surplus and direct the conveyance of City-owned real estate known as 8790 Strath Road in Henrico County, consisting of 0.899± acres, for $6,500.00 to Jonathan McQuinn and Delores McQuinn for private use.   Not available Not available
ORD. 2025-190 133. OrdinanceTo provide for the granting by the City of Richmond to the person, firm or corporation to be ascertained in the manner prescribed by law of an easement upon, over, under, and across certain property known as 510 East 4th Street for the construction, maintenance, and operation of improvements and associated appurtenances for the generation, distribution and transmission of electricity in accordance with a certain Right of Way Agreement. (6th District)   Not available Not available
ORD. 2025-210 134. OrdinanceTo amend City Code § 2-1351, concerning definitions related to open data and a transparency program, and to amend ch. 2, art. VII, div. 4 of the City Code by adding therein a new section 2-1361, concerning a Freedom of Information Act request library, for the purpose of establishing an online Freedom of Information Act library. (As Amended)   Not available Not available
ORD. 2025-240 135. OrdinanceTo amend City Code § 2-1351, concerning definitions related to open data and a transparency program, and to amend ch. 2, art. VII, div. 4 of the City Code by adding therein a new section 2-1361, concerning a Freedom of Information Act request library, for the purpose of establishing an online Freedom of Information Act library. (As Amended)   Not available Not available
RES. 2025-R046 136. ResolutionTo declare surplus, and to authorize and request the Chief Administrative Officer to seek offers, bids, or proposals by solicitation for the City-owned property located at 8790 Strath Road for the purpose of facilitating the solicitation of offers by invitation for bids or request for proposals pursuant to and in accordance with either City Code §§ 8-61 or 8-62.   Not available Not available
ORD. 2025-113 12. OrdinanceTo authorize the special use of the property known as 3200 2nd Avenue for the purpose of up to [one] two single-family detached [dwelling] dwellings, [two] one two-family detached [dwellings] dwelling, and four single-family attached dwellings, upon certain terms and conditions. (As Amended) (6th District)   Not available Not available
ORD. 2025-174 14. OrdinanceTo authorize the conditional use of the property known as 16 East Marshall Street for the purpose of a nightclub, upon certain terms and conditions. (As Amended) (2nd District)   Not available Not available
ORD. 2025-214 27. OrdinanceTo authorize the conditional use of the property known as 1407 East Cary Street for the purpose of a nightclub, upon certain terms and conditions. (As Amended) (7th District)   Not available Not available
ORD. 2025-222 19. OrdinanceTo amend City Code § 27-302, concerning towing and storage fees, for the purpose of modifying the limits on fees charged for the towing, storage, and safekeeping of certain vehicles removed from private property.   Not available Not available
ORD. 2025-225 110. OrdinanceTo amend Ord. No. 2025-057, adopted May 12, 2025, which adopted the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Special Fund Budget and made appropriations thereto, by transferring $2,000,000.00 from the “Delinquent Tax Sales” special fund and appropriating such transferred funds to the “Affordable Housing Trust Fund” special fund for the purposes set forth in City Code § 16-53.   Not available Not available
ORD. 2025-227 111. OrdinanceTo authorize the special use of the property known as 3100 North Arthur Ashe Boulevard for the purpose of electric vehicle charging stations, upon certain terms and conditions. (2nd District)   Not available Not available
ORD. 2025-229 313. OrdinanceTo authorize the special use of the property known as 2111 Fairfax Avenue for the purpose of up to one single-family detached dwelling and one two-family detached dwelling, upon certain terms and conditions. (8th District)   Not available Not available
ORD. 2025-230 114. OrdinanceTo authorize the special use of the property known as 2106 Redd Street for the purpose of up to four two-family detached dwellings, upon certain terms and conditions. (7th District)   Not available Not available
ORD. 2025-232 116. OrdinanceTo authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to accept funds in the amount of $10,000.00 from the Virginia Department of Energy, to amend the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Special Fund Budget by creating a new special fund for the Office of Sustainability called the “Virginia Energy Resilience Study (VERS), Virginia Energy Resilience Planning Grant Special Fund,” and to appropriate the increase to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Special Fund Budget by increasing estimated revenues and the amount appropriated to the Office of Sustainability’s “Virginia Energy Resilience Study (VERS), Virginia Energy Resilience Planning Grant Special Fund” by $10,000.00 for the purpose of funding the implementation of energy resilience planning in the city’s East End.   Not available Not available
ORD. 2025-233 117. OrdinanceTo authorize a proposed tourism project at 921 Myers Street pursuant to the Virginia Tourism Authority’s Tourism Development Financing Program in accordance with state law. (2nd District)   Not available Not available
ORD. 2025-234 118. OrdinanceTo authorize a proposed tourism project at 1600 Roseneath Road pursuant to the Virginia Tourism Authority’s Tourism Development Financing Program in accordance with state law. (2nd District)   Not available Not available
ORD. 2025-235 119. OrdinanceTo authorize the special use of the properties known as 3609 Cottrell Road, 3616 Cottrell Road, 4611 Walmsley Boulevard, and 4705 Walmsley Boulevard for the purpose of up to two multifamily dwellings, upon certain terms and conditions. (8th District)   Not available Not available
ORD. 2025-236 120. OrdinanceTo authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to execute a Grant Agreement between the City of Richmond, Bellevue Gardens VA LLC, and the Economic Development Authority of the City of Richmond for the purpose of facilitating the construction of an affordable housing development located at 3940 Rosedale Avenue. (3rd District)   Not available Not available
ORD. 2025-237 121. OrdinanceTo authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to execute The Third Enterprise Zone Cooperation Agreement between the City of Richmond, Virginia and the Economic Development Authority of the City of Richmond for the purpose of administering the Enterprise Zone Program to stabilize and revitalize enterprise zone areas by stimulating private investment through financial incentives.   Not available Not available
ORD. 2025-238 122. OrdinanceTo authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to execute a Deed of Temporary Utility Easement between the City of Richmond and the County of Henrico for the purpose of granting non-exclusive easements over, under, through, upon, and across certain portions of the property known as Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens located at 1800 Lakeside Avenue.   Not available Not available
ORD. 2025-239 123. OrdinanceTo authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and behalf of the City of Richmond, to execute a Lease Agreement between the City of Richmond, as landlord, and Richmond Community ToolBank, as tenant, for the purpose of storing tools, materials, and equipment at Broad Rock Sports Complex located at 4385 Old Warwick Road. (9th District)   Not available Not available
ORD. 2025-241 124. OrdinanceTo authorize the special use of the properties known as 3021 East Franklin Street, 3023 East Franklin Street, and 3025 East Franklin Street for the purpose of no more than two single-family attached dwellings and one multifamily dwelling, upon certain terms and conditions. (7th District)   Not available Not available
RES. 2025-R044 126. ResolutionTo reverse in part the decision of the Commission of Architectural Review partially denying an application for a retroactive certificate of appropriateness for the property located at 510 West 20th Street in the city of Richmond, regarding replacement of main and front porch roofs, by fully approving such application. (5th District)   Not available Not available
RES. 2025-R047 128. ResolutionTo approve the issuance by the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority of its multifamily housing revenue bonds in amount up to $40,000,000 for the acquisition, construction, and equipping of the approximately 288-unit multifamily residential rental housing project to be known as Rady Flats at 2811 Rady Street in the city of Richmond. (6th District)   Not available Not available
RES. 2025-R048 129. ResolutionTo approve the issuance by the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority of its multifamily housing revenue bonds in amount up to $45,000,000 for the acquisition, construction, and equipping of the approximately 234-unit multifamily residential rental housing project to be known as Joyfield at German School Road located at 250 East German School Road in the city of Richmond. (9th District)   Not available Not available
RES. 2025-R049 130. ResolutionTo approve the issuance by the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority of its multifamily housing revenue bonds in amount up to $9,000,000 for the acquisition, construction, and equipping of the approximately 77-unit multifamily residential rental housing project at 101 West Commerce Road in the city of Richmond. (6th District)   Not available Not available
ORD. 2025-161 131. OrdinanceTo amend ch. 5 of the City Code by adding therein a new art. VI, consisting of §§ 5-160 - 5-167, for the purpose of establishing a residential rental inspection program. (As Amended)   Not available Not available
ORD. 2025-209 1  OrdinanceTo amend City Code § 2-772, concerning the filing of statements of economic interests, for the purpose of requiring more detailed disclosure forms of members of certain boards and commissions [with the power to issue bonds or expend funds in excess of $10,000 in any fiscal year]. (As Amended)   Not available Not available
ORD. 2025-211 1  OrdinanceTo amend City Code § 2-1352, concerning general requirements of the open data portal, to prohibit charging fees for requesting information required to be posted in the open data portal pursuant to section 2-1360 and to amend ch. 2, art. VII, div. 4 of the City Code by adding therein a new section 2-1360, concerning required datasets, for the purpose of requiring publication of certain datasets in the open data portal. (As Amended)   Not available Not available
ORD. 2025-228 1  OrdinanceTo authorize the special use of the properties known as 1103 Carlisle Avenue and 1105 Carlisle Avenue for the purpose of up to four single-family detached dwellings, upon certain terms and conditions. (As Amended) (7th District)   Not available Not available
ORD. 2025-240 1  OrdinanceTo amend City Code § 2-1351, concerning definitions related to open data and a transparency program, and to amend ch. 2, art. VII, div. 4 of the City Code by adding therein a new section 2-1361, concerning a Freedom of Information Act request library, for the purpose of establishing an online Freedom of Information Act library. (As Amended)   Not available Not available
CD.2025.343 1  Council Document October 14, 2025 Informal Meeting Minutes   Not available Not available
CD.2025.353 1  Council Document October 14, 2025 Formal Meeting Minutes   Not available Not available
CD.2025.356 1  Council Document November 3, 2025 Special Meeting Minutes   Not available Not available
CD.2025.366 1  Council Document November 10, 2025 Introduction Papers List   Not available Not available
ORD. 2025-242 137. OrdinanceTo authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to execute a First Amendment to Maymont Foundation Operating Agreement between the City of Richmond and the Maymont Foundation for the purpose of allowing the Maymont Foundation to continue managing, maintaining, operating, and improving Maymont Park in the city of Richmond.   Not available Not available
ORD. 2025-243 138. OrdinanceTo authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to execute a Non-Exclusive License Agreement between the City of Richmond and FlixBus, Inc. for the purpose of granting FlixBus, Inc. permission to use a portion of Main Street at 1500 East Main Street as a bus stop, passenger boarding, and waiting area. (7th District)   Not available Not available
ORD. 2025-244 139. OrdinanceTo declare a public necessity for and to authorize the acquisition by gift of the parcels of real property known as 313 South Harrison Street and 1112 Idlewood Avenue from the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority for the purpose of creating a permanent public park. (5th District)   Not available Not available
ORD. 2025-245 340. OrdinanceTo authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to accept funds in the total amount of $728,695.00 from the Virginia Department of Transportation and to amend Ord. No. 2025-058, adopted May 12, 2025, which accepted a program of proposed Capital Improvement Projects for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and the four fiscal years thereafter, adopted a Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, and determined a means of financing the same, to appropriate the increase to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Capital Budget by increasing estimated revenues and the amount appropriated to the Department of Public Works Bike Lanes/Boulevard (Street Conversions) project in the Transportation - Federal/State/Regional category by $728,695.00 for the purpose of funding the Bike Lanes/Boulevard (Street Conversions) project.   Not available Not available
ORD. 2025-246 141. OrdinanceTo authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to accept funds in the amount of $3,817.00 from the National Recreation and Park Association and to appropriate the increase to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Special Fund Budget by increasing estimated revenues and the amount appropriated to the Department of Parks, Recreation, and Community Facilities’ Grant - Mentoring Opportunities for Youth Initiative Special Fund by $3,817.00 for the purpose of providing services to youth impacted by and at risk for substance misuse.   Not available Not available
ORD. 2025-247 142. OrdinanceTo authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to accept funds in the amount of $15,000,000.00 from the Commonwealth of Virginia, and to amend the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Special Fund Budget by creating a new special fund for the Department of Economic Development called “CoStar Special Fund,” and appropriating the increase to the Department of Economic Development’s CoStar Special Fund by $15,000,000.00, for the purpose of funding the development of infrastructure at CoStar Realty Information, Inc.’s existing and planned facilities located at 501 South 5th Street and 600 Tredegar Street in the city of Richmond.   Not available Not available
ORD. 2025-248 143. OrdinanceTo authorize the Chief Administrative Officer to accept funds in the amount of $25,000.00 from AARP, to amend the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Special Fund Budget by creating a new special fund for the Department of Public Works called the “AARP Community Challenge Special Fund,” and to appropriate the increase to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Special Fund Budget by increasing estimated revenues and the amount appropriated to the Department of Public Works’ “AARP Community Challenge Special Fund” by $25,000.00, for the purpose of funding the planning, design, construction, and implementation of a bus boarding platform.   Not available Not available
ORD. 2025-249 144. OrdinanceTo authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to enter into the Twenty-Eighth Commercial Area Revitalization Effort Program Cooperation Agreement between the City of Richmond, Virginia, and the Economic Development Authority of the City of Richmond for the purpose of providing for the operation of the Commercial Area Revitalization Effort (“CARE”) Program.   Not available Not available
ORD. 2025-250 145. OrdinanceTo authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to accept funds in the amount of $18,319.00 from the Virginia Department of Fire Programs, and to appropriate the increase to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Special Fund Budget by increasing estimated revenues and the amount appropriated to the Department of Fire and Emergency Services’ State Fire Programs Special Fund by $18,319.00 for the purpose of providing funding for training, training centers, equipment, and protective clothing for firefighters.   Not available Not available
ORD. 2025-251 146. OrdinanceTo amend Ord. No. 2025-057, adopted May 12, 2025, which adopted the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 General Fund Budget and made appropriations thereto, by transferring $284,175.00 from the Council Chief of Staff, and appropriating such transferred funds to the Chief Administrative Offices for the purpose of supporting the participatory budgeting process.   Not available Not available
ORD. 2025-252 147. OrdinanceTo amend and reordain Ord. No. 75-309-302, adopted Dec. 15, 1975, as most recently amended by Ord. No. 2025-154, adopted July 28, 2025, pertaining to the “Stony Point Community Unit Plan,” for the purpose of amending the development standards as they pertain to Map Section F of the Southern Portion of the Plan, which allowed a commissary kitchen as a permitted use on the property known as 9221 Forest Hill Avenue, to amend the development standards as they pertain to Map Section D of the Northern Portion of the Plan, to allow up to 28 single-family attached dwellings as a permitted use on the property known as 9040 Stony Point Parkway. (4th District)   Not available Not available
ORD. 2025-253 248. OrdinanceTo amend and reordain Ord. No. 2018-012, adopted Feb. 12, 2018, as previously amended by Ord. No. 2019-206, adopted Sept. 9, 2019, which authorized the special use of the property known as 10 West Leigh Street for the purpose of permitting a multifamily dwelling with up to 14 dwelling units, modified the parking requirements for 10 West Leigh Street, and excepted the properties known as 12 West Leigh Street, and 14 ½ West Leigh Street from certain lot area and width and open space requirements, upon certain terms and conditions, to eliminate the parking requirements. (2nd District)   Not available Not available
ORD. 2025-254 149. OrdinanceTo amend Ord. No. 2023-266, adopted Oct. 10, 2023, which authorized the special use of the properties known as 2500 North Lombardy Street, 2510 North Lombardy Street, 2516 North Lombardy Street, 2530 North Lombardy Street, 2532 North Lombardy Street, 2534 North Lombardy Street, and 2536 North Lombardy Street for the purpose of exceeding the inclined plane height for a mixed- use building, upon certain terms and conditions, to extend the date by which an application for the building permit shall be made. (3rd District)   Not available Not available
ORD. 2025-255 250. OrdinanceTo authorize the special use of the property known as 1915 5th Avenue, for the purpose of up to two two-family detached dwellings, upon certain terms and conditions. (6th District)   Not available Not available
ORD. 2025-256 151. OrdinanceTo authorize the special use of the properties known as 1300 North 32nd Street, 1300 1/3 North 32nd Street, and 1300 2/3 North 32nd Street for the purpose of up to one two-family detached dwelling and five single-family attached dwellings, upon certain terms and conditions. (7th District)   Not available Not available
ORD. 2025-257 152. OrdinanceTo authorize the special use of the property known as 813 Catherine Street for the purpose of a two-family detached dwelling, upon certain terms and conditions. (2nd District)   Not available Not available
ORD. 2025-258 153. OrdinanceTo authorize the special use of the properties known as 6320 Daytona Drive, 6330 Daytona Drive, and 6340 Daytona Drive for the purpose of up to eight single-family detached dwellings, upon certain terms and conditions. (9th District)   Not available Not available
ORD. 2025-259 154. OrdinanceTo authorize the special use of the property known as 2315 Floyd Avenue for the purpose of a two-family attached dwelling with an accessory dwelling unit, upon certain terms and conditions. (2nd District)   Not available Not available
ORD. 2025-260 155. OrdinanceTo authorize the special use of the property known as 9 South Meadow Street for the purpose of a mixed-use building with outdoor dining, upon certain terms and conditions. (5th District)   Not available Not available
ORD. 2025-261 156. OrdinanceTo authorize the special use of the property known as 2702 Selden Street for the purpose of one single-family detached dwelling, upon certain terms and conditions. (7th District)   Not available Not available
RES. 2025-R050 157. ResolutionTo request that the Mayor propose an annual budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 that recommends a real estate tax levy of $1.16 per $100 of assessed value as a means of tax relief for residents who pay real estate taxes and as affirmation of the City’s commitment to live within its fiscal means.   Not available Not available