Richmond, VA

Public Safety Standing Committee

This Richmond Public Safety Standing Committee meeting contains only procedural boilerplate. The body will call the meeting to order, approve previous minutes, and open a public comment period. No presentations, papers, or discussion items are scheduled for review.

Commission of Architectural Review

The Commission of Architectural Review will hold a regular meeting to review eight certificate of appropriateness (COA) applications, including a school construction project and several residential alterations. The agenda includes no consent items and no public hearings are listed. All items are for discussion and decision.

• 4213 Hermitage Road: Demolish non-contributing building and construct new 16-classroom school (COA-189659-2026, COA-189666-2026)
• 218 North 20th Street: Revise COA for exterior materials and fenestration change (COA-189435-2026)
• 1101 West Grace Street: Repair/remove four deteriorated chimneys (COA-189638-2026)
• 511 West 21st Street: Install roof-mounted solar panels (COA-188867-2026)
• 2614 West Grace Street: Replace shutters with new operable ones (COA-188573-2026)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on three special exception applications. The board will decide whether to grant exceptions for converting a commercial space to dwellings, and for two residential additions that do not meet zoning requirements. Public comments can be made in person, by phone, or in writing.

• Special exception for two dwelling units at 422 East Franklin Street (BZA 28-2026)
• Special exception for two-story addition at 3112 P Street (BZA 29-2026)
• Special exception for two-story addition at 376 Lexington Road (BZA 30-2026)
• Approval of July 2026 minutes

Organizational Development Standing Committee

The Organizational Development Standing Committee will consider two items: establishing an Affordable Dwelling Unit Advisory Committee to advise the Council and Mayor on an affordable housing program, and adopting the City's Emergency Operations Plan. The committee will also hear reports from city administration and council staff, and may discuss other matters.

• Ordinance 2026-190: Establish Affordable Dwelling Unit Advisory Committee
• Resolution 2026-R031: Adopt Emergency Operations Plan
• Approval of minutes from previous meeting
• Reports from City Administration and Council Staff

Informal Meeting

This meeting is procedural in nature. The agenda consists of standard administrative items and the referral of service delivery issues to city administration.

• Referral of service delivery issues to City Administration

City Council

The Richmond City Council will hold a formal meeting to decide on 17 ordinances, primarily zoning changes for residential and commercial properties across multiple districts. Items include special use permits for new single-family homes, garages, a nightclub, and automotive services, as well as amendments to existing ordinances and a proposal to close a public alley.

• Authorize up to four single-family attached dwellings at 3317 Rear Monument Avenue (ORD. 2026-093)
• Authorize up to thirteen attached garages at 3415 Crenshaw Mews Alley (ORD. 2026-102)
• Amend city code to exempt native plants from weed regulations (ORD. 2026-113)
• Authorize up to 21 single-family attached dwellings at 901–923 South Meadow Street (ORD. 2026-120)
• Authorize a nightclub at 2900 West Broad Street (ORD. 2026-174)

Finance and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Finance and Economic Development Standing Committee has no papers for consideration, presentations, or discussion items listed on this agenda. The meeting consists of procedural boilerplate.

Land Use, Housing and Transportation Standing Committee

The agenda contains no presentations, discussion items, or papers for consideration. This meeting appears to consist only of procedural administrative tasks.

Public Safety Standing Committee

The Public Safety Standing Committee has no presentations, discussion items, or papers under consideration. The agenda consists entirely of procedural boilerplate.

Informal Meeting

City Council

The Richmond City Council will hold its regular September meeting to act on several ordinances and resolutions, including grants for climate resilience projects, cemetery maintenance funding, and a donation of AI services for certificate of occupancy processes. The meeting will also consider amendments to parking rules, a real estate tax rate change, and a resolution supporting November ballot measures.

• Accept $500,000 grant from Historic Richmond Foundation for Pump House Roof Replacement project
• Approve $150,000 in grants for neighborhood climate resilience projects
• Authorize $268,209.02 donation of AI services from Ernst & Young LLP for occupancy process improvements
• License agreement for Friends of East End Cemetery to maintain East End Cemetery (1750 Stony Run Parkway) and Evergreen Cemetery (1751 Evergreen Road)
• Amend parking rules to allow longer no-parking distances near intersections

City Council

Informal Meeting

Land Use, Housing and Transportation Standing Committee

The Land Use, Housing and Transportation Standing Committee has no presentations, discussion items, or papers listed for consideration. This appears to be a procedural agenda with no active legislative business.

Finance and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Finance and Economic Development Standing Committee has no papers, presentations, or discussion items listed on this agenda. The meeting consists entirely of procedural boilerplate.

Public Safety Standing Committee

This Public Safety Standing Committee session consists entirely of procedural boilerplate with no substantive business scheduled. Standard steps like call to order and public comment are listed, but all discussion and paper categories show none. The body will not review any new policies, contracts, or zoning changes during this meeting.

• No rezonings, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are scheduled.

City Council

Informal Meeting

Land Use, Housing and Transportation Standing Committee

The agenda contains no presentations, discussion items, or papers for consideration. This meeting appears to be procedural or has been cleared of all actionable business.

Finance and Economic Development Standing Committee

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate. The committee will handle routine administrative tasks, approve previous minutes, and open the floor for public comment.

Public Safety Standing Committee

This Public Safety Standing Committee agenda consists entirely of procedural boilerplate. The body will call the session to order, approve previous minutes, and open a public comment period. No substantive policy discussions, budget items, or staff reports are scheduled for this meeting.

• Public comment period open for residents
• Approval of prior meeting minutes
• No substantive discussions or presentations scheduled

Informal Meeting

City Council

Finance and Economic Development Standing Committee

This meeting contains no substantive agenda items, presentations, or discussion topics. The body will only handle routine procedural matters like approving previous minutes and opening the public comment period. Residents may register to speak virtually by calling the City Clerk's office before the meeting.

Public Safety Standing Committee

This Public Safety Standing Committee session will follow standard administrative steps, including a call to order, public comment period, and minutes approval. No presentations, papers for consideration, board vacancies, or discussion items are scheduled. The meeting will focus entirely on procedural housekeeping.

Land Use, Housing and Transportation Standing Committee

This routine standing committee meeting contains no substantive papers, presentations, or discussion items. The body will only handle administrative housekeeping and host a public comment period. No rezonings, contracts, or policy changes are on the docket.

Finance and Economic Development Standing Committee

This Finance and Economic Development Standing Committee session covers standard procedural boilerplate only. There are no papers for consideration, presentations, or discussion topics scheduled. The meeting will focus on opening remarks, a public comment period, and approving prior minutes.

Planning Commission

The Richmond Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a consent agenda of 16 items, mostly special-use permits for housing, plus three final reviews of public works projects. The regular agenda includes three larger special-use requests, notably a 100-unit multifamily building at 1209 Overbrook Road and a multifamily with parking on Hampton and Powhatan Streets. The meeting is hybrid, with written comments accepted before noon on the meeting day.

• Special use for 100-unit multifamily at 1209 Overbrook Road (ORD. 2026-187)
• Special use for multifamily and parking at 1101 Hampton St and adjacent properties (ORD. 2026-183)
• Special use for nightclub at 2900 West Broad Street (ORD. 2026-174)
• Final review of shared use path from Terminal Place to Arthur Ashe Boulevard (UDC 2026-11)
• Final review of stormwater pond in Bryan Park (UDC 2026-12)

The Richmond Planning Commission recommended approval of 12 special-use permits and other items on the consent agenda, covering residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects. Three items were continued to future meetings, and one regular agenda item was approved with an amendment requiring sidewalk improvements. The commission also approved several public improvement projects.

• Recommended approval of 12 consent agenda items, including special-use permits for residential and commercial properties (unanimous)
• Approved PAC 2026-005: Painted Planters at 2nd Street Bus Platform
• Approved UDC 2026-10: Hey Road street, sidewalk, and stormwater improvements
• Approved UDC 2026-11: Shared use path from Terminal Place to Arthur Ashe Boulevard
• Approved UDC 2026-12: Stormwater sediment catchment pond in Bryan Park
• Recommended approval of ORD. 2026-176: Modify special use at Woodlawn and Grove Avenues (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of ORD. 2026-178: 1003 Baywood Court special use, with amendment requiring sidewalk improvements (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of ORD. 2026-174: Nightclub conditional use at 2900 West Broad Street (unanimous)

Land Use, Housing and Transportation Standing Committee

This standing committee meeting contains only procedural boilerplate. No presentations, papers, board vacancies, or discussion items are scheduled. The body will only handle routine administrative tasks and public comment.

Urban Design Committee

The Urban Design Committee will conduct final location, character, and extent reviews for three projects: street/sidewalk/stormwater improvements on Hey Road, a stormwater pond in Bryan Park, and a shared-use path from Terminal Place to Arthur Ashe Boulevard. The committee will also consider a setback recommendation for a proposed apartment building at 201 Orleans Street and discuss updates to the UDC guidelines for parks and buildings.

• Final review of street, sidewalk, and stormwater improvements on Hey Road between Hull Street and Walmsley Blvd.
• Final review of a stormwater sediment catchment pond in Bryan Park near the existing Azalea Pond.
• Final review of a shared-use path from Terminal Place across Leigh Street to Arthur Ashe Boulevard.
• Setback recommendation for a proposed apartment building at 201 Orleans Street.
• Discussion of UDC guidelines updates for parks and buildings/architecture.

The Urban Design Committee approved the consent agenda and recommended approval for several projects. The Hey Road street/sidewalk/stormwater improvements and the Bryan Park stormwater pond were recommended to the Planning Commission with no conditions. The shared use path from Terminal Place to Arthur Ashe Boulevard was recommended with one condition requiring pedestrian-scale lighting. The committee also requested minor changes to the Parks section of the UDC guidelines.

• Approved consent agenda with staff recommendations (unanimous, Wehunt abstaining)
• Recommended approval for Hey Road improvements (UDC 2026-10) to Planning Commission, no conditions
• Recommended approval for Bryan Park stormwater pond (UDC 2026-12) to Planning Commission, no conditions
• Recommended approval for shared use path (UDC 2026-11) with condition for pedestrian-scale lighting
• Requested minor changes to Parks section of UDC guidelines

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider five applications for special exceptions to the zoning ordinance. Each request seeks permission to build an addition or accessory structure that does not meet current setback or lot‑coverage requirements. The properties are located at 520 South Sheppard Street, 3908 Sterling Street, 3201 Grove Avenue, and 1508 ½ Williamsburg Road.

• Special exception for a second‑story addition to an accessory structure at 520 South Sheppard Street (R‑6 district) – BZA 24‑2026
• Special exception for an accessory garage at 3908 Sterling Street (R‑5 district) – BZA 25‑2026
• Special exception for an addition to a detached dwelling at 3201 Grove Avenue (R‑6 district) – BZA 26‑2026
• Special exception for a one‑story detached accessory structure at 1508 ½ Williamsburg Road (R‑5 district) – BZA 27‑2026
• Approval of June 2026 and July 2026 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Richmond Planning Commission is deciding on several land use and infrastructure projects, including a special use request for 3317 Rear Monument Avenue and reviews of street and transportation improvements in Shockoe Valley and other areas. The meeting will also consider continuances and deletions from the agenda. The agenda includes a mix of consent and regular items, with opportunities for public comment.

• Special use request for 3317 Rear Monument Avenue for up to four single-family attached dwellings
• Location, Character, and Extent review of street and transportation infrastructure improvements in Shockoe Valley
• FINAL Location, Character, and Extent review of proposed street, sidewalk, and stormwater improvements to a section of Hey Road
• FINAL Location, Character, and Extent review for a proposed shared use path from Terminal Place to Arthur Ashe Boulevard
• FINAL Location, Character, and Extent review of a proposed stormwater sediment catchment pond in Bryan Park

The Richmond Planning Commission approved the Location, Character, and Extent review for street and transportation improvements in Shockoe Valley (UDC 2026-07), overriding the Urban Design Committee's recommendation of denial. The approval included an added pedestrian safety exhibit for the Leigh Street roundabout. The commission also continued a special-use permit for 3317 Rear Monument Avenue to September 1, 2026, and referred three other design reviews to the Urban Design Committee.

• Approved UDC 2026-07 Shockoe Valley street improvements (7-1, 1 recused)
• Continued ORD. 2026-093 special use for 3317 Rear Monument Avenue to Sept 1, 2026
• Referred UDC 2026-10 Hey Road improvements to Aug 13 UDC meeting
• Referred UDC 2026-11 shared use path to Aug 13 UDC meeting
• Referred UDC 2026-12 Bryan Park stormwater pond to Aug 13 UDC meeting
• Adopted July 21, 2026 minutes unanimously
• Allowed Commissioner Pinnock virtual participation unanimously

Commission of Architectural Review

The Commission of Architectural Review will consider certificates of appropriateness for exterior renovations, additions, and demolitions. The body will also conduct conceptual reviews for a new school and attached housing.

• 4213 Hermitage Road: Proposal to demolish a building and construct a 16-classroom school
• 215 North 29th Street: Proposal to construct new single-family attached buildings
• 520 Brook Road: Amended proposal for a two-story single-family residence
• 2219 M Street: Proposal for a new addition to a single-family building
• 2405 Jefferson Avenue: Proposal for a paint mural on a previously painted building

Public Safety Standing Committee

The Public Safety Standing Committee will receive a semi-annual update on city crime statistics. Additionally, officials will review current adoption rates for Richmond Animal Care and Control.

• Semi-Annual Crime Statistics Update
• Richmond Animal Care and Control (RACC) Adoption Rates

Informal Meeting

This is an informal meeting focused on reviewing the docket and referring service delivery issues to the City Administration. No specific legislative actions or public hearings are listed on this agenda.

• Referral of Service Delivery Issues to City Administration

City Council

The Richmond City Council will vote on a consent agenda containing multiple special use permits for residential and commercial developments, alongside a major legislative update. Key actions include adopting a new City Code to replace the 2020 version, transferring $480,000 for a fire training facility burn tower, and accepting grants for historic cemetery and park house preservation. The meeting will also include standard procedural items, public comment, and council reports.

• Approve special use permits for up to 73 attached dwellings on Warwick Road and 31 attached homes on South Meadow Street.
• Adopt Ordinance 2026-160 to replace the 2020 City Code with a new consolidated version.
• Transfer $480,000 from the Fire and Emergency Services fund to finance the Fire Training Facility Burn Tower Replacement.
• Accept $36,000 from the Church Hill Association and $15,987 from the state for the Libby Hill Park House and Forest View Cemetery.
• Close portions of public right-of-way near Brookland Park Boulevard and Lafayette Street to public travel.

Public Art Commission

The Richmond Public Art Commission will approve the June 2026 meeting minutes and review a Department of Transportation proposal for painted planters at the 2nd Street bus platform. The commission will also outline how residents can submit public comments before or during the meeting. Additional items include other business and the meeting adjournment.

• Approve June 2026 Public Art Commission minutes
• Review Department of Transportation proposal: painted planters (2nd Street bus platform)
• Public comment submission via email to Monica Kinsey before 10:00 AM
• Public comment during the meeting via phone or Microsoft Teams
• Other business and adjournment

Governmental Operations Standing Committee

The Governmental Operations Standing Committee will receive a presentation on Citizen Service and Response (311) standard operating procedures and service level agreements. The body will also review board vacancies and confirm future meeting presentations through February 2027.

• Presentation on Citizen Service and Response (311) Standard Operating Procedures and Service Level Agreements
• Review of Governmental Operations Standing Committee Boards & Commissions Vacancy Report
• Confirmation of committee meeting presentations through February 2027

Land Use, Housing and Transportation Standing Committee

The committee will review a proposal to exempt 'Virginia Friendly Landscapes' from weed ordinances and consider updating the City Master Plan for Oak Grove, Hillside, and Bellemeade. Members will also discuss community design guidelines for the Westwood neighborhood and support SMART SCALE funding requests for Chesterfield and Henrico counties.

• Ordinance 2026-113: Establishing exemptions for Virginia Friendly Landscapes
• Ordinance 2026-166: Amending the Master Plan for Oak Grove, Hillside, and Bellemeade
• Resolution 2026-R024: Community design guidelines for the Westwood neighborhood
• Resolution 2026-R026: Funding support for Chesterfield County's SMART SCALE projects
• Resolution 2026-R027: Funding support for Henrico County's SMART SCALE projects

The Land Use, Housing and Transportation Standing Committee forwarded all six agenda items to the July 27, 2026 Council meeting. Two ordinances and one resolution were recommended for approval with amendments, while three resolutions were recommended for approval without changes. No items were denied or tabled.

• Forwarded Ord. 2026-113 (Virginia Friendly Landscapes weed exemptions) with amendment
• Forwarded Ord. 2026-166 (Oak Grove Hillside Bellemeade Community Plan) with approval
• Forwarded Res. 2026-R024 (Westwood neighborhood study) with amendment
• Forwarded Res. 2026-R026 (Chesterfield SMART SCALE support) with approval
• Forwarded Res. 2026-R027 (Henrico SMART SCALE support) with approval
• Forwarded Res. 2026-R029 (Gilpin Transformation MOU) with approval

Planning Commission

The Richmond Planning Commission will consider a consent agenda that includes two ordinances and a development review. One ordinance seeks to authorize special use of 1110 Oakwood Avenue for transitional housing in the 7th District. Another amends a prior ordinance for 2300 Ingram Avenue to allow up to seven single‑family attached dwellings in the 8th District. The commission will also review the location, character, and extent of a proposed archaeological pavilion at the historic Lumpkin's Jail site on 1500 East Franklin Street.

• Authorize special use of 1110 Oakwood Ave for transitional housing (7th District) – Ord. 2026-167
• Amend and re‑ordain Ord. No. 2025-152 for 2300 Ingram Ave to permit up to seven single‑family attached dwellings (8th District) – Ord. 2026-168
• UDC 2026-08 review of architectural proposal for an archaeological pavilion at the Lumpkin's Jail site, 1500 East Franklin St (Shockoe Campus project)
• Approval of City Planning Commission minutes from July 7, 2026
• Council Action Update and upcoming items

The Richmond Planning Commission approved the consent agenda unanimously, recommending approval to City Council for a transitional housing special use at 1110 Oakwood Avenue and a modification to a special use for attached dwellings at 2300 Ingram Avenue. The commission also approved the location, character, and extent review for the archeological pavilion over Lumpkin's Jail site at 1500 East Franklin Street. Commissioner Pinnock abstained from voting on the pavilion item. The meeting adjourned at 6:06 p.m.

• Approved consent agenda unanimously (9-0)
• Recommended approval to City Council for transitional housing special use at 1110 Oakwood Avenue
• Recommended approval to City Council for modified special use for attached dwellings at 2300 Ingram Avenue
• Approved archeological pavilion design review for Lumpkin's Jail site at 1500 East Franklin Street (Pinnock abstained)

Urban Design Committee

The Urban Design Committee will review design proposals for multiple Shockoe Valley streets, approve a setback for a new apartment building at 201 Orleans Street, and evaluate architecture for a pavilion at the historic Lumpkin's Jail site. The group will also discuss updates to the city's Urban Design Guidelines.

• Setback recommendation for proposed apartment building at 201 Orleans Street
• Design review of street and transportation improvements in Shockoe Valley (Oliver Hill Way, North 18th, Venable, Mosby, and Leigh Streets)
• Architecture review for archaeological pavilion over historic Lumpkin's Jail site at 1500 E Franklin St
• Discussion of Urban Design Guidelines updates for parks and building sections

The Urban Design Committee recommended denial of the UDC 2026-07 Location, Character and Extent item, which included the Broad Street streetscape and related roundabouts, and forwarded it to the Planning Commission. The committee recommended approval of UDC 2026-08 and forwarded it to the Planning Commission. The Urban Design Guidelines Update was deferred to the August 16, 2026 meeting.

• Recommended denial of UDC 2026-07 (Broad Street streetscape, roundabouts) and forwarded to Planning Commission
• Recommended approval of UDC 2026-08 and forwarded to Planning Commission
• Deferred Urban Design Guidelines Update to August 16, 2026 meeting

Finance and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Finance and Economic Development Standing Committee will review legislation to update the Affordable Housing Trust Fund rules and amend grant requirements for a residential project at 512 Hull Street. Members will also discuss measures to improve transparency around the city's payment register and investigate past publication failures. Additionally, staff will present updates on economic development metrics and the relaunch of the delinquent real estate tax sale program.

• ORD. 2026-081: Amends city code to require public publication of the payment register for transparency.
• ORD. 2026-164: Updates Affordable Housing Trust Fund rules to direct all loan and grant receipts back to the fund.
• ORD. 2026-165: Amends grant agreement with 512 Hull Street, LLC to clarify affordable housing requirements.
• RES. 2026-R019: Directs investigation into the city's failure to publish the monthly payment register.
• Staff presentations on economic development pipelines and the delinquent tax sale program relaunch.

The Finance and Economic Development Standing Committee forwarded eight items to the July 27, 2026 City Council meeting. Seven ordinances were sent with a recommendation to approve, while one resolution was sent without a recommendation. One ordinance (2026-081) was scheduled for further discussion at the September 16, 2026 committee meeting.

• Forwarded Ord. 2026-081 to Sep 16 committee meeting (no recommendation)
• Forwarded Res. 2026-R019 to July 27 council meeting (no recommendation)
• Forwarded Ord. 2026-164 to July 27 council meeting (recommendation to approve)
• Forwarded Ord. 2026-165 to July 27 council meeting (recommendation to approve)
• Forwarded Ord. 2026-170 to July 27 council meeting (recommendation to approve)
• Forwarded Ord. 2026-171 to July 27 council meeting (recommendation to approve)
• Forwarded Ord. 2026-172 to July 27 council meeting (recommendation to approve)

City Council

Education and Human Services Standing Committee

This standing committee will receive informational updates from the Richmond Public Schools superintendent and the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Human Services. Members will also review board vacancy reports and confirm future meeting presentations. The agenda contains no binding votes, policy changes, or public hearings.

• Richmond Public Schools superintendent update
• Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Human Services report
• Education and Human Services board vacancy report
• Confirmation of committee presentations through February 2027

The standing committee did not make a final vote on either item. Instead, it forwarded two proposals to the full City Council for July 27 with a recommendation to approve them. The first would adjust fiscal year budget line items and transfer funds to support community service grants. The second would place a one-percent local sales tax question on the ballot to fund public school construction or renovation.

• Forwarded ORD. 2026-169 budget amendment to full council for July 27
• Forwarded RES. 2026-R028 school sales tax referendum to full council for July 27

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will vote on multiple special use permits for residential and commercial developments across several districts. Staff will also present a $480,000 budget transfer to fund a new fire training burn tower. Additionally, the body will review infrastructure plans for Shockoe Valley and authorize land acquisitions for dam rehabilitation and sewer projects.

• Transfer $480,000 from Fire Services to fund the Fire Training Facility Burn Tower Replacement.
• Approve special use permits for up to 73 attached dwellings on Warwick Road and 6 dwellings on Euclid Avenue.
• Review UDC infrastructure plans for Shockoe Valley streets including Oliver Hill Way and North 18th Street.
• Authorize land acquisition for the Hobby Hill Lake Dam Rehabilitation and CSO-012 Storage Tank projects.
• Approve special use for a day nursery at 2502 4th Avenue and 4 attached dwellings at 3317 Rear Monument Avenue.

The Richmond Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend several property use changes and a budget transfer to the City Council, including approvals for a day nursery at 2502 4th Avenue and attached garages at 5 North Colonial Avenue Rear. The commission also recommended transferring $480,000 from the fire department’s special fund to finance a new burn tower, which will support live firefighter training. One zoning item for 3317 Rear Monument Avenue was continued to August 4, and two urban design reviews were referred to other city committees.

• Adopted June 16 meeting minutes (6 aye, 1 abstain)
• Continued special use for up to four attached dwellings at 3317 Rear Monument Avenue to August 4
• Recommended approval to City Council for a day nursery (up to 12 children) at 2502 4th Avenue
• Recommended approval to City Council for up to six attached garages at 5 North Colonial Avenue Rear
• Recommended approval to City Council for two single-family detached dwellings at 1235 North 36th Street
• Recommended approval to City Council to transfer $480,000 to the Fire Training Facility Burn Tower Replacement project
• Approved Public Art Commission Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2027

Organizational Development Standing Committee

The committee will review a presentation on a new solar power purchase agreement and receive a status update on transitioning emergency medical call services to the Richmond Ambulance Authority. No binding actions or contracts are scheduled for approval. The meeting will also include a closed session to discuss ongoing litigation with legal counsel.

• Solar Power Purchase Agreement presentation
• Emergency Medical Call Services transition update to Richmond Ambulance Authority
• Closed session on active litigation

City Council

The Richmond City Council is reviewing budget adjustments, grant authorizations for affordable housing and historic preservation, and a proposed sales tax referendum for school facilities. The council will also discuss a partnership framework with the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority to redevelop the Gilpin Court public housing community. These items cover fiscal year appropriations, grant contracts, and a potential voter-approved tax increase.

• ORD. 2026-170: Grant agreement with ECG Rady, LP for affordable housing at 2811 Rady Street
• ORD. 2026-171: Grant contract with Shockoe Legacy Foundation for Slavey and Freedom Heritage Site
• ORD. 2026-172: Re-appropriates $3,168,000 for housing cost relief programs
• RES. 2026-R028: Up to 1% local sales tax referendum for public school capital projects
• RES. 2026-R029: MOU with RRHA for Gilpin Court public housing redevelopment

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider several requests for special exceptions regarding property developments. These include two applications to split lots for new single-family homes and one request for a multifamily dwelling addition.

• Lot split and two new dwellings at 1520 National Street
• Lot split and two new dwellings at 718 Lincoln Avenue
• Multifamily dwelling addition at 2303 Parkwood Avenue

Public Art Commission

The commission will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and conduct a vote for a Vice Chair position. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding public art at City Hall.

• Vote on a Vice Chair
• Public Art at City Hall

Governmental Operations Standing Committee

The committee will review a proposal to adopt an entirely new City Code of Richmond. Additionally, the Department of Public Utilities and the Office of Elections will provide departmental presentations.

• Adoption of a new City Code (ORD. 2026-160)
• Department of Public Utilities Customer Information System and Billing presentation
• Office of Elections updates

The committee reviewed Ordinance 2026-160, which would repeal the 2020 City Code and adopt a new version. Members recommended approval and forwarded the ordinance to the full City Council for a July 27 vote. No other substantive actions were taken during this session.

• Forwarded new Richmond City Code (Ord. 2026-160) to full council for approval

Public Safety Standing Committee

The committee will review presentations regarding preparations for the 2026 hurricane season. Additionally, officials will present on current illegal dumping and graffiti operations.

• Hurricane Season Preparations presentation
• Illegal Dumping and Graffiti presentation

Commission of Architectural Review

The Commission will review several requests for exterior renovations, including window replacements and wall constructions. The meeting also includes conceptual reviews for two new multi-family buildings on vacant lots.

• 3110 East Broad Street: Rehabilitation and partial demolition of a two-story accessory building
• 2822 East Marshall Street: Replacement of eleven vinyl windows in-kind
• 303 West Clay Street: Porch trim addition and new brick front yard wall
• 4204 Hermitage Road: New rear addition to a non-contributing building
• 4101 Hermitage Road: Construction of a new brick privacy wall

City Council

The Council will vote on several land-use requests including residential developments and street closures. They are also deciding on multiple fund appropriations for parks, opioid abatement, and historic cemetery preservation.

• Special use permits for various residential projects on South Meadow St, Grayland Ave, and North 28th St
• Acceptance of $1,000,000 from National Park Service for Broad Rock Creek Park improvements
• Acceptance of $611,807.50 from National Opioid Settlement Fund for abatement strategies
• Acceptance of $69,920 from Virginia Department of Historic Resources for African American cemeteries
• Street closure and right-of-way changes near Brookland Park Boulevard

Informal Meeting

This is an informal meeting focused on reviewing the docket and referring service delivery issues to the City Administration. No specific legislative actions or public hearings are listed in this agenda.

• Referral of Service Delivery Issues to City Administration

Finance and Economic Development Standing Committee

The committee is reviewing several budget amendments to accept state and federal funds for opioid abatement, cemetery preservation, and park improvements. They are also considering city code changes regarding procurement and tax exemptions, alongside a resolution to investigate payment transparency issues.

• Acceptance of $69,920 for Historic African American Cemeteries
• Acceptance of $611,807.50 from National Opioid Settlement Fund
• Acceptance of $1,000,000 for Broad Rock Creek Park improvements
• Tree improvement agreement with Capital Trees in Byrd Park
• Acceptance of $150,000 for Richmond Recovery Court SCIP Grant

The Finance Committee forwarded several funding ordinances to the full Council with recommendation to approve, including a $1,000,000 Land and Water Conservation Fund grant for Broad Rock Creek Park, $611,807.50 in opioid settlement funds, and $69,920 for historic African American cemeteries. Two items were continued to July 15: a payment register transparency ordinance and a resolution to investigate the city's failure to publish the register. No votes were recorded.

• ORD 2026-081 (payment register transparency) continued to July 15
• ORD 2026-130 (historic African American cemeteries grant $69,920) forwarded to Council
• ORD 2026-131 (opioid settlement funds $611,807.50) forwarded to Council
• ORD 2026-132 (Broad Rock Creek Park grant $1,000,000) forwarded to Council
• ORD 2026-133 (Capital Trees right-of-entry in Byrd Park) forwarded to Council
• RES 2026-R019 (investigate payment register nonpublication) continued to July 15
• ORD 2026-148 (Byrne SCIP grant $150,000 for recovery court) forwarded to Council
• ORD 2026-149, 150, 151 (procurement code amendments, tax exemption extension) forwarded to Council

Land Use, Housing and Transportation Standing Committee

The committee will hear presentations on housing permitting timelines and surplus land for affordable housing. They will consider ordinances including a weed code change for Virginia Friendly Landscapes, a funding agreement for the Chamberlayne Avenue Paving Project with VDOT, and several street designations. A resolution requests a study of the Westwood neighborhood for land use and historic preservation.

• Ordinance to amend city code § 11-105 on weeds, establishing exemptions for Virginia Friendly Landscapes
• Ordinance authorizing VDOT funding agreement for Chamberlayne Avenue Paving Project (no dollar amount listed)
• Street designations: 6300 block Hull Street Road for Eugene and Vivian Mason; 1000 block N Lombardy for Coach Howard D. Hopkins; 2800 block Fendall Avenue for Rev. A. Lincoln James Jr.
• Resolution requesting land use study and design guidelines for Westwood neighborhood (bounded by Dunbar Street, Patterson Avenue, Glenburnie Road)

The Land Use, Housing and Transportation Standing Committee forwarded ordinances authorizing the Chamberlayne Avenue Paving Project agreement and three street designations to the June 22 council meeting with recommendations to approve. Two items—a weed ordinance update and a Westwood neighborhood study resolution—were continued to July 21.

• Forwarded ORD. 2026-125 (Chamberlayne Ave paving agreement) to Council with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded ORD. 2026-126 (6300 block Hull Street Rd designation) to Council with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded ORD. 2026-145 (1000 block N. Lombardy St designation) to Council with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded ORD. 2026-146 (2800 block Fendall Ave designation) to Council with recommendation to approve
• Continued ORD. 2026-113 (weeds/vegetation exemptions) to July 21
• Continued RES. 2026-R024 (Westwood neighborhood study) to July 21