Richmond
Upcoming
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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 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
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.
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.
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.
Informal Meeting
City Council
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
Informal Meeting
City Council
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.
Informal Meeting
City Council
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.
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.
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.
Last 30 days
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
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
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
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
Planning Commission
The Richmond Planning Commission holds a workshop to review a code refresh presentation and community engagement summary. No formal decisions are scheduled; the agenda is primarily informational and procedural.
- Code Refresh - Presentation
- Code Refresh - Community Engagement Summary
Planning Commission
The Commission will review several special use permits for residential dwellings and a $295,267 funding increase for Chamberlayne Avenue. They are also set to adopt two major citywide vision plans regarding parks and transportation equity.
- Special use permit for 902 North 28th Street (single-family dwellings)
- Special use permit for 3012 Grayland Avenue (two single-family dwellings)
- Special use permit for 2518 Grove Avenue (multifamily dwelling)
- $295,267.00 VDOT funds for Chamberlayne Avenue resurfacing project
- Adoption of Richmond INSPIRE: Citywide Vision Plan for Parks, Recreation & Community Facilities
The commission approved two master plan amendments: Richmond Inspire parks plan and Richmond Connects transportation equity plan. They also recommended several special use permits to City Council and accepted $295,267 in VDOT funds for road resurfacing. The 2026 Public Art Commission Work Plan was presented.
- Adopted Richmond Inspire parks plan as master plan amendment
- Adopted Richmond Connects strategic plan for transportation equity
- Recommended special use permit for 902 N 28th St (single-family dwellings) to City Council
- Recommended special use permit for 3012 Grayland Ave (two single-family dwellings) to City Council
- Recommended special use permit for 2518 Grove Ave (multifamily dwelling) to City Council
- Accepted $295,267 VDOT funds for Chamberlayne Avenue resurfacing project
- Approved minutes from December 2, 2025 and June 2, 2026
- Presented 2026 Public Art Commission Work Plan
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
City Council
This work session is focused on the Zoning Code Rewrite. City administration will present an engagement summary for Draft Two and preview key decisions for Draft Three.
- Zoning Code Rewrite Update: Draft Two engagement summary and Draft Three preview
Education and Human Services Standing Committee
The Education and Human Services Committee will review updates on juvenile justice and public schools, and vote on several budget amendments and contracts. Key actions include accepting over $1.16 million from a national opioid settlement and reallocating $380,000 for treatment and surge shelter operations. The committee will also approve grant extensions with the YMCA and Salvation Army for afterschool and emergency shelter programs.
- Accept $1,164,547.84 from the National Opioid Settlement Fund for abatement efforts
- Transfer $300,000 to the Sheriff’s Medication Assisted Treatment Pilot Program
- Allocate $80,000 to fund CARITAS Surge Shelter Operations
- Approve YMCA grant contract for afterschool programming at six elementary schools
- Extend Salvation Army grant and lease for emergency shelter at 1900 Chamberlayne Avenue
The Education and Human Services Standing Committee forwarded six ordinances to the full City Council for approval at the June 22 meeting. No final votes were taken; all items were recommended for approval.
- Forwarded $80,000 transfer for CARITAS Surge Shelter operations
- Forwarded acceptance of $1,164,547.84 from National Opioid Settlement Fund
- Forwarded $300,000 transfer for Medication Assisted Treatment Pilot Program
- Forwarded YMCA grant contract for afterschool programming at six elementary schools
- Forwarded extension of Salvation Army inclement weather shelter contract through June 2027
- Forwarded lease amendment for Salvation Army resource and training center at 1900 Chamberlayne Avenue
City Council
The City Council will vote on a consent agenda including the Mosby Court South redevelopment plan for up to 500 residential units and 25,000 sq ft of commercial space. Also up for approval are two land sales for mixed-use development on Commerce Road totaling over $7.4 million. Several special use permits for housing and a motor vehicle facility are on the agenda.
- Mosby Court South redevelopment: up to 500 units, 25,000 sq ft commercial on 12.84 acres (7th District)
- Sale of 8.234 acres at 1461 Commerce Road to City Central, LLC for $4,705,500
- Sale of 4.715 acres at 1451 Commerce Road to City Central, LLC for $2,694,500
- Establishment of a Sister Cities Commission
- Amendment to snow removal code modifying responsibilities and penalties
Informal Meeting
This informal council meeting is largely procedural and informational, with no formal votes or policy changes scheduled. The body will review routine administrative items and receive a legislative update on the 2026 Virginia General Assembly session. The update will cover state-level legislation relevant to Richmond.
- Update on 2026 Virginia General Assembly session by Two Capitols Consulting
- Referral of service delivery issues to city administration
- Standard procedural docket review