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Meeting Details

Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 6/8/2026 6:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Council Chamber, 2nd Floor - City Hall
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CD.2026.163 1  Council Document Board Appointments and Reappointments - June 8, 2026   Not available Not available
CD.2026.167 1  Council Document June 8, 2026 Public Comment Period Speakers List   Not available Not available
ORD. 2026-093 15. OrdinanceTo authorize the special use of the property known as 3317 Rear Monument Avenue for the purpose of up to four single-family attached dwellings, upon certain terms and conditions. (1st District)   Not available Not available
ORD. 2026-102 16. OrdinanceTo authorize the special use of the property known as 3415 Crenshaw Mews Alley for the purpose of up to thirteen attached garages, upon certain terms and conditions, and to repeal Ord. No. 2021-325, adopted Dec. 13, 2021, and all amendatory ordinances thereto. (1st District)   Not available Not available
ORD. 2026-120 113. 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 single-family attached dwellings, upon certain terms and conditions. (5th District)   Not available Not available
ORD. 2026-122 115. OrdinanceTo accept a quitclaim deed from the School Board conveying a portion of 1461 Commerce Road, consisting of approximately 8.234± acres, and to authorize the Chief Administrative Office to act on behalf of the City in executing such deed. (6th District)   Not available Not available
ORD. 2026-123 116. OrdinanceTo declare surplus and direct the sale of a portion of the city-owned real estate known as 1461 Commerce Road, consisting of 8.234± acres, to City Central, LLC or its affiliate, for $4,705,500, or such lesser amount as may be provided for herein, for the purpose of facilitating the construction of a mixed-use development. (6th District)   Not available Not available
ORD. 2026-124 117. OrdinanceTo declare surplus and direct the sale of a portion of the City-owned real estate known as 1451 Commerce Road, consisting of 4.715± acres, to City Central, LLC or its affiliate, for $2,694,500, or such lesser amount as may be provided for herein, for the purpose of facilitating the construction of a mixed-use development. (6th District)   Not available Not available
ORD. 2025-231 119. OrdinanceTo authorize the special use of the property known as 3219 Tuxedo Boulevard for the purpose of up to [five] four single-family detached dwellings, upon certain terms and conditions. (7th District) (As Amended)   Not available Not available
ORD. 2026-090 122. OrdinanceTo amend City Code §§2-1301.4, concerning the City’s rights and authority, and 2-1301.14, concerning labor-management dispute and impasse resolution, to modify collective bargaining procedures. (As Amended)   Not available Not available
ORD. 2026-092 123. OrdinanceTo establish the Code Refresh Review Commission for the purpose of developing optimal recommendations for a forthcoming rewrite of the City’s zoning ordinance, based upon best practices and expert and community input.   Not available Not available
ORD. 2026-096 124. OrdinanceTo establish the Resident Planning Review Commission for the purpose of advising the Council concerning the City’s implementation of the Master Plan.   Not available Not available
ORD. 2026-076 11. OrdinanceTo amend City Code §§14-335, concerning the City's Erosion and Stormwater Management Program, 28-780, concerning the City's Pre-treatment Program, and 28-966, concerning penalties for illicit discharge and connection violations.   Not available Not available
ORD. 2026-087 12. OrdinanceTo designate the 2300 block of Rosewood Avenue in honor of James “Jimmy Lee” Bracey.   Not available Not available
ORD. 2026-089 13. OrdinanceTo amend City Code § 24-34, concerning duty to remove snow from paved sidewalks, to modify responsibilities, penalties, and definitions.   Not available Not available
ORD. 2026-091 14. OrdinanceTo amend City Code §§ 2-1202.7, concerning duties and reporting of the Public Utilities and Services Commission, and 2-1202.8, concerning the conduct of affairs of the Commission.   Not available Not available
ORD. 2026-103 27. OrdinanceTo authorize the special use of the property known as 3300 Delano Street for the purpose of up to two single-family detached dwellings, upon certain terms and conditions. (8th District)   Not available Not available
ORD. 2026-106 18. OrdinanceTo authorize a Mosby Court South Redevelopment preliminary community unit plan permitting the development of a residential community of up to 600,000 square feet and no more than 500 dwelling units and up to 25,000 square feet of ground floor commercial area on approximately 12.84 acres of land located at 1804 P Street and 1930 P Street, upon certain terms and conditions, and to repeal Ord. No. 1961-164-144, and all amendatory ordinances thereto. (7th District) (As Amended)   Not available Not available
ORD. 2026-116 19. OrdinanceTo amend ch. 2, art. V of the City Code by adding therein a new div. 23, consisting of §§ 2-1202.15-2-1202.18, for the purpose of establishing the Sister Cities Commission, and to repeal Res. No. 91-R180-207, adopted Jul. 22, 1991, and all amendatory resolutions thereto.   Not available Not available
ORD. 2026-117 210. OrdinanceTo authorize the special use of the property known as 607 Arnold Avenue for the purpose of up to two single-family detached dwellings, upon certain terms and conditions. (6th District)   Not available Not available
ORD. 2026-118 111. OrdinanceTo authorize the special use of the property known as 2720 Clearfield Street for the purpose of no more than one single-family detached dwelling, upon certain terms and conditions. (9th District)   Not available Not available
ORD. 2026-119 212. OrdinanceTo authorize the special use of the property known as 1710 Mactavish Avenue for the purpose of a motor vehicle sales, rental, and service facility, upon certain terms and conditions. (2nd District)   Not available Not available
ORD. 2026-121 114. OrdinanceTo authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to execute a Grant Contract between the City of Richmond and Richmond Behavioral Health Foundation for the purpose of funding a trauma healing response network.   Not available Not available
RES. 2026-R023 118. ResolutionTo establish a five-member panel pursuant to Va. Code § 15.2-1643 and to request that the Chief Administrative Officer consult with the President and Vice President of the Council to develop and recommend a list of at least seven qualified candidates to the Council for appointment to such panel.   Not available Not available
ORD. 2026-122 115. OrdinanceTo accept a quitclaim deed from the School Board conveying a portion of 1461 Commerce Road, consisting of approximately 8.234± acres, and to authorize the Chief Administrative Office to act on behalf of the City in executing such deed. (6th District)   Not available Not available
ORD. 2026-123 116. OrdinanceTo declare surplus and direct the sale of a portion of the city-owned real estate known as 1461 Commerce Road, consisting of 8.234± acres, to City Central, LLC or its affiliate, for $4,705,500, or such lesser amount as may be provided for herein, for the purpose of facilitating the construction of a mixed-use development. (6th District)   Not available Not available
ORD. 2026-124 117. OrdinanceTo declare surplus and direct the sale of a portion of the City-owned real estate known as 1451 Commerce Road, consisting of 4.715± acres, to City Central, LLC or its affiliate, for $2,694,500, or such lesser amount as may be provided for herein, for the purpose of facilitating the construction of a mixed-use development. (6th District)   Not available Not available
ORD. 2025-282 120. OrdinanceTo amend ch. 26, article V, div. 2 of the City Code by adding therein a new section 26-370, concerning a deferral program for certain real estate taxes pursuant to and in accordance with Code of Virginia § 58.1-3219. (As Amended)   Not available Not available
ORD. 2026-059 121. OrdinanceTo amend City Code 2-728, concerning the Department of Emergency Communications, Preparedness, and Response, to require the routing of E-911 calls for emergency medical services to the Richmond Ambulance Authority by the Department of Emergency Communications, Preparedness, and Response.   Not available Not available
ORD. 2025-231 119. OrdinanceTo authorize the special use of the property known as 3219 Tuxedo Boulevard for the purpose of up to [five] four single-family detached dwellings, upon certain terms and conditions. (7th District) (As Amended)   Not available Not available
ORD. 2026-090 122. OrdinanceTo amend City Code §§2-1301.4, concerning the City’s rights and authority, and 2-1301.14, concerning labor-management dispute and impasse resolution, to modify collective bargaining procedures. (As Amended)   Not available Not available
CD.2026.162 1  Council Document May 26, 2026 Informal Meeting Minutes   Not available Not available
CD.2026.164 1  Council Document May 26, 2026 Formal Meeting Minutes   Not available Not available
CD.2026.169 1  Council Document June 8, 2026 Introduction Papers List   Not available Not available
ORD. 2026-134 125. OrdinanceTo amend Ord. No. 2025-057, adopted May 12, 2025, which adopted the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 General Fund Budget and made appropriations pursuant thereto, by changing the uses and allocation of the Council District Funds for the First District pursuant to Va. Code § 15.2-2503 for the use of the Council Member in the representation of the First District.   Not available Not available
ORD. 2026-135 126. OrdinanceTo amend Ord. No. 2025-057, adopted May 12, 2025, which adopted the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 General Fund Budget and made appropriations pursuant thereto, by changing the uses and allocation of the Council District Funds for the Fourth District pursuant to Va. Code § 15.2-2503 for the use of the Council Member in the representation of the Fourth District.   Not available Not available
ORD. 2026-136 127. OrdinanceTo amend Ord. No. 2025-057, adopted May 12, 2025, which adopted the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 General Fund Budget and made appropriations pursuant thereto, by changing the uses and allocation of the Council District Funds for the Fifth District pursuant to Va. Code § 15.2-2503 for the use of the Council Member in the representation of the Fifth District.   Not available Not available
ORD. 2026-137 128. OrdinanceTo amend Ord. No. 2025-057, adopted May 12, 2025, which adopted the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 General Fund Budget and made appropriations pursuant thereto, by changing the uses and allocation of the Council District Funds for the Sixth District pursuant to Va. Code § 15.2-2503 for the use of the Council Member in the representation of the Sixth District.   Not available Not available
ORD. 2026-138 129. OrdinanceTo amend Ord. No. 2025-057, adopted May 12, 2025, which adopted the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 General Fund Budget and made appropriations pursuant thereto, by changing the uses and allocation of the Council District Funds for the Seventh District pursuant to Va. Code § 15.2-2503 for the use of the Council Member in the representation of the Seventh District.   Not available Not available
ORD. 2026-139 230. OrdinanceTo amend Ord. No. 2025-057, adopted May 12, 2025, which adopted the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 General Fund Budget and made appropriations pursuant thereto, by transferring funds in the amount of $80,000.00 from the Outside Agencies and Central Appropriations agency Venture Richmond, Inc. line item in the Organizational Subsidy category for the Administration and Finance portfolio and to appropriating such transferred funds in the amount of $80,000.00 to the Department of Neighborhood and Community Services for the purpose of funding CARITAS Surge Shelter Operations.   Not available Not available
ORD. 2026-140 131. OrdinanceTo authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to accept funds in the amount of $1,164,547.84 from the National Opioid Settlement Fund, resulting from settlement agreements with Sandoz Group, Kroger, CVS, Allergan, Teva, Walgreens, and Distributor, and to amend Ord. No. 2025-057, adopted May 12, 2025, which adopted the Special Fund Budget for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and made appropriations thereto, by increasing the revenues and the amount appropriated to the Department of Neighborhood and Community Services’ National Opioid Settlement Special Fund by $1,164,547.84, for the purpose of funding opioid abatement and remediation strategies to combat the opioid crisis.   Not available Not available
ORD. 2026-141 132. OrdinanceTo amend Ord No. 2025-057, adopted May 12, 2025, which adopted the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Special Fund Budget and made appropriations pursuant thereto, by transferring funds in the amount of $300,000.00 from the National Opioid Settlement Special Fund for the Department of Neighborhood and Community Services and appropriating such transferred funds in the amount of $300,000.00 to the Medication Assisted Treatment Pilot Program Special Fund for the City Sheriff for the purpose of funding the Medication Assisted Treatment Pilot Program.   Not available Not available
ORD. 2026-142 333. OrdinanceTo authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to execute a YMCA of Greater Richmond Grant Contract between the City of Richmond and the Young Men’s Christian Association of Greater Richmond for the purpose of operating low-cost afterschool programming at six elementary schools.   Not available Not available
ORD. 2026-143 134. 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 The Salvation Army for the purpose of extending the term of the contract through June 30, 2027, with the option to exercise three additional one-year term extensions, for the continued operations of an inclement weather shelter and year-round emergency shelter located at 1900 Chamberlayne Avenue. (3rd District)   Not available Not available
ORD. 2026-144 135. OrdinanceTo authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to execute a First Amendment to Lease Agreement between the City of Richmond, as tenant, and The Salvation Army, as landlord, for the purpose of leasing a portion of the property located at 1900 Chamberlayne Avenue for the operation of a resource and training center. (3rd District)   Not available Not available
ORD. 2026-145 136. OrdinanceTo designate the 1000 block of North Lombardy Street in honor of Coach Howard D. Hopkins. (3rd District)   Not available Not available
ORD. 2026-146 137. OrdinanceTo designate the 2800 block of Fendall Avenue in honor of Reverend A. Lincoln James, Jr. (3rd District)   Not available Not available
ORD. 2026-147 138. OrdinanceTo authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to accept funds in the amount of $295,267.00 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’ Complete Streets project in the Transportation Federal/State/Regional category by $295,267.00 for the purpose of providing funding for the Chamberlayne Avenue resurfacing project from Walton Avenue to Hammond Avenue.   Not available Not available
ORD. 2026-148 239. OrdinanceTo authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to accept funds in the amount of $150,000.00 from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services, and to amend the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Special Fund Budget by creating a new special fund for the Richmond Recovery Court entitled “Byrne State Criminal Justice Improvement Program (SCIP) 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 Richmond Recovery Court’s “Byrne State Criminal Justice Improvement Program (SCIP) Grant Special Fund” by $150,000.00 for the purpose of providing funding to combat the public health crisis caused by escalating substance use, opioid use disorders, and opioid-related overdose.   Not available Not available
ORD. 2026-149 140. OrdinanceTo amend City Code § 21-4, concerning definitions related to public procurement.   Not available Not available
ORD. 2026-150 141. OrdinanceTo amend City Code § 21-40, concerning joint and cooperative procurement, for the purpose of conforming the City’s cooperative procurement laws to the optional provisions of Va. Code § 2.2-4304.   Not available Not available
ORD. 2026-151 142. OrdinanceTo amend City Code § 26-610, concerning the evaluation and expiration of the partial exemption of certain rehabilitated commercial or industrial structures from real estate taxation, for the purpose of extending the expiration date from June 30, 2026, to June 30, 2027.   Not available Not available
RES. 2026-R025 143. ResolutionTo approve an expenditure in the amount of $10,163.68 from the Council District Funds for the Third District to pay Gibson Universal, LLC for direct mail and postage to distribute an informational mailer to Third District residents.   Not available Not available
ORD. 2026-152 144. OrdinanceTo close, to public use and travel, an unimproved portion of Lafayette Street, located north of Sterling Street and south of Grove Avenue, consisting of approximately 5,159± square feet, upon certain terms and conditions. (1st District)   Not available Not available
ORD. 2026-153 145. OrdinanceTo authorize the special use of the property known as 2502 4th Avenue for the purpose of a day nursery for up to 12 children, upon certain terms and conditions. (6th District)   Not available Not available
ORD. 2026-154 146. OrdinanceTo authorize the special use of the property known as 1235 North 36th Street for the purpose of up to two single-family detached dwellings, upon certain terms and conditions. (7th District)   Not available Not available
ORD. 2026-155 147. 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. 2026-156 148. OrdinanceTo authorize the special use of the properties known as 5219 Euclid Avenue, 5221 Euclid Avenue, and 5221 ½ Euclid Avenue for the purpose of up to six single-family detached dwellings, upon certain terms and conditions. (7th District)   Not available Not available
ORD. 2026-157 149. OrdinanceTo amend and reordain Ord. No. 2021-018, adopted Feb. 22, 2021, as previously amended by Ord. No. 2022-052, adopted Mar. 28, 2022, which authorized the special use of the properties known as 5300 Rear Hull Street Road, 5311 Warwick Road, 5315 Warwick Road, and 5323 Warwick Road for the purpose of up to 65 single-family attached dwellings, to instead authorize up to 73 single-family attached dwellings, upon certain terms and conditions, to modify the addresses included in the special use and certain terms and conditions, upon certain terms and conditions. (9th District)   Not available Not available