The agenda focuses on legislative items including amendments to the City Code regarding industrial waste permits and cost-of-living adjustments for the Richmond Retirement System. The council is considering budget transfers to fund the Family Crisis Fund and accepting funds from the Virginia Tourism Corporation for the Barton Heights Cemeteries Heritage Trail. Multiple contracts and amendments are proposed, involving grant agreements with organizations like SAARA of Virginia, Daily Planet, La Casa de la Salud, and Nationz Foundation for health and opioid crisis initiatives, as well as lease amendments for emergency shelters and the expansion of the Cancer Retreat Centers. Additionally, the agenda includes property easement acquisitions for the Lombardy Street CSX Bridge Replacement project, special use authorizations for housing and retail developments, and the appointment of a new member to the Richmond Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
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The council considered numerous ordinances and resolutions, including various special use permits for residential and commercial properties, the establishment of an Affordable Dwelling Unit Advisory Committee, and acceptance of funds for the Pump House Roof Replacement project. The meeting covered budget revisions for neighborhood climate resilience, maintenance agreements for local cemeteries, and the acceptance of donated services to enhance certificate of occupancy processes. Legislative actions included amendments to City Code regarding parking and procurement, the adoption of an Emergency Operations Plan, and the establishment of a legislative agenda for upcoming General Assembly sessions. Additionally, the council reviewed a series of solar energy project agreements, many of which were rejected.
Sep 23, 2026·Board meeting agenda
Governmental Operations Standing Committee Agenda
The agenda focuses on presentations regarding solid waste and street cleaning from the Department of Public Works and an annual update from the Office of Sustainability. Legislative items include amending City Code concerning license agreements for real property usage near railroad lines, authorizing the acceptance of funds and a financing agreement for the lead service line identification and replacement program, and expressing support for constitutional amendments on the general election ballot. Additionally, the committee will consider requests for administrative regulations on immigration status disclosures, nominations for the Board of Directors of the Greater Richmond Transit Company, endorsement of the 2027 legislative agenda for the General Assembly, and the establishment of a transparent process for legislative agenda identification. Discussion items include confirming committee meeting presentations through February 2027, scheduling updates, and state grant funding for water treatment plant improvements.
Jun 17, 2026·Board meeting
Finance and Economic Development Standing Committee Meeting Minutes
The committee discussed several legislative items, including the continuation of ordinances related to city payment register transparency and oversight investigations. Several funding acceptances and budget amendments were reviewed and recommended for approval, including grants for historic African American cemetery preservation, opioid abatement strategies, capital improvements for Broad Rock Creek Park, a tree improvement project in Byrd Park, and recovery court grant funding. Additionally, amendments to public procurement definitions and cooperative procurement laws were approved. The committee also received a detailed presentation on the ongoing overhaul of the city's P-Card program, covering audit compliance, internal control improvements, and future program management.
