Thursday, May 23, 2013

Richmond City Council GRTC and Transit Study Task Force to present report to Council

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL


Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov



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Thursday, 23 May 2013



Richmond City Council GRTC and Transit Study Task Force to present report to Council



Report on Mass Transit Recommendations



WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) -- The Richmond City Council GRTC and Transit Study Task Force will present a report to Richmond City Council. The report will include recommendations to Richmond City Council with regard to enhancing mass transit in the Metro-Richmond area and the efficiency and effectiveness of the GRTC Transit System.



WHEN To take place during the Richmond City Council Informal Meeting

Being held: Tuesday, May 28, 2013; 3:00-5:00 p.m.



CONTACT For more information, please contact Marianne Pitts, at 804.646.3179;

or marianne.pitts@richmondgov.com.



Background ____________________________________________________________________________



Richmond City Council GRTC and Transit Study Task Force

The purpose of the Richmond City Council GRTC and Transit Study Task Force is to make recommendations to Richmond City Council with regard to enhancing mass transit in the Metro-Richmond area and the efficiency and effectiveness of the GRTC Transit System.



Richmond City Council established the Richmond City Council GRTC and Transit Study Task Force on September 27, 2010 by Richmond City Council Ordinance No. 2010-173-166.



The objective of the Richmond City Council GRTC and Transit Study Task Force is to provide a report to Council within in a year of its first meeting which recommends the following:



1. Any legislation, plans, policies, and programs that promote efficient mass transit in the city;



2. Economic development, economic growth, employment and tourism strategies that include public transportation; and,



3. Public relations and education programs to increase public use of mass transit.



4. The Task Force shall also work with interested private organizations to improve the service and efficiency of the GRTC.





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Steven R. Skinner, APR

Council Public Information Manager

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL

OFFICE OF THE COUNCIL CHIEF OF STAFF

Richmond City Hall

900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305

Richmond, Virginia 23219

804.646.6052 (office)

804.335.4054 (mobile)

804.937.1386 (home/mobile)

804.646.5468 (fax)

steven.skinner@richmondgov.com (email)

www.council.richmondva.gov(website)

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MISSION The mission of Richmond City Council

is to represent citizens in creating and amending

local laws, providing government policy and

oversight, and approving the city budget.



VISION Richmond City Council is committed to

creating a vibrant community that is a great place

to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.













Councilwoman Cynthia I. Newbille to hold meeting in the Richmond East End 7th Voter District

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL


Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov



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Thursday, 23 May 2013



Councilwoman Cynthia I. Newbille to hold meeting in the Richmond East End 7th Voter District



All Richmond East End 7th Voter District residents are invited and encouraged to attend



WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) -- The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, East End 7th Voter District, will hold a district-wide meeting. Councilwoman Newbille holds meetings in the Richmond East End 7th Voter District throughout the year that include information on her goals and accomplishments, a topical agenda of current interest, and special guests. These meetings are free and open to the public and all Richmond East End 7th Voter District residents are invited and encouraged to attend. Light refreshments are served. Parking is free. The planned agenda and special guests for this meeting include:



Agenda/Special Guests



• Upcoming 2013 State Elections

The Honorable Delores L. McQuinn, Virginia State Delegate

Virginia House of Delegates - 70th Voter District



• Rebuilding Together of Richmond - Upcoming 2014 Project Area

to be located in the Richmond East End 7th Voter District

Ms. Amy King, Executive Director, Rebuilding Together of Richmond



• Police and Fire Report - Richmond East End 7th Voter District

Lt. Daniel Minton, Richmond Police Department - 1st Police Precinct

Battalion Chief Robert Baumgardner, Richmond Department of Fire and Emergency Services



• 25th Street/Nine Mile Road Corridor Revitalization Updates

Ms. Juanita Buster, Planner III, Richmond Department of Economic and Community Development



• Storm Water Utility Updates

Making Utility Bill Payments using Western Union

Richmond Department of Public Utilities Senior Care Program

Mr. Robert "Bob" Steidel, Director, Richmond Department of Public Utilities



• FY 2013-2014 Richmond Government Budget Line Items approved/established for the East End 7th Voter District

Richmond City Council Budget Staff



• New Business Seed Grant Funding for entrepreneurships in the

Richmond East End 7th Voter District

Ms. Candice Street, Executive Director, LISC of Richmond



WHEN Wednesday, May 29, 2013

6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.



WHERE Richmond East District Initiative Building

701 N. 25th Street

Richmond, Virginia 23223 (In Richmond’s East End 7th District)



WHO The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, East End 7th Voter District



CONTACT For more information, please contact Sam Patterson, Council Liaison for the

The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, East End 7th Voter District, at 804.646.3012 (tel), or sam.patterson@richmondgov.com (email).





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Steven R. Skinner, APR

Council Public Information Manager

Office of the Chief of Staff

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL

Richmond City Hall

900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305

Richmond, Virginia 23219

804.646.6052 (office)

804.335.4054 (mobile)

804.937.1386 (home/mobile)

804.646.5468 (fax)

skinnesr@ci.richmond.va.us (email)

www.council.richmondva.gov(website)

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MISSION The mission of Richmond City Council

is to represent citizens in creating and amending

local laws, providing government policy and

oversight, and approving the city budget.



VISION Richmond City Council is committed to

creating a vibrant community that is a great place

to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.







Councilman Jonathan T. Baliles to hold meeting in the West End 1st Voter District

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL


Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov



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Thursday, 23 May 2013



Councilman Jonathan T. Baliles to hold meeting in the West End 1st Voter District



All Richmond West End 1st Voter District residents invited and encouraged to attend



WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) -- The Honorable Jonathan T. Baliles, Councilman, Richmond City Council, West End 1st Voter District, will hold a district-wide meeting. This is one of the regular meetings he is holding every two months throughout the year that include a topical agenda of current interest and special guests. These meetings are free and open to the public and all Richmond West End 1st Voter District residents are invited and encouraged to attend.



WHEN Wednesday, 29 May 2013

6:00-7:30 p.m.



WHERE Richmond Public Schools - Albert Hill Middle School

3400 Patterson Avenue

Richmond, Virginia 23221



WHO The Honorable Jonathan T. Baliles, Councilman

Richmond City Council, West End 1st Voter District



CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilman Jonathan T. Baliles, Councilman, Richmond City Council, West End 1st Voter District, at 804.646.5349 (tel), or jonathan.baliles@richmondgov.com (email)





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Steven R. Skinner, APR

Council Public Information Manager

Office of the Chief of Staff

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL

Richmond City Hall

900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305

Richmond, Virginia 23219

804.646.6052 (office)

804.335.4054 (mobile)

804.937.1386 (home/mobile)

804.646.5468 (fax)

skinnesr@ci.richmond.va.us (email)

www.council.richmondva.gov(website)

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MISSION The mission of Richmond City Council

is to represent citizens in creating and amending

local laws, providing government policy and

oversight, and approving the city budget.



VISION Richmond City Council is committed to

creating a vibrant community that is a great place

to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.













Friday, May 17, 2013

Councilman Chris A. Hilbert to hold meeting in Northside 3rd Voter District

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL


Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov



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Friday, 17 May 2013



Councilman Chris A. Hilbert to hold meeting in Northside 3rd Voter District



Entire Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District invited and encouraged to attend



WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) -- The Honorable Chris A. Hilbert, Councilman, Richmond City Council Northside 3rd Voter District, will hold a district-wide meeting. Councilman Hilbert holds individual meetings throughout the year that include information on his goals and accomplishments; a topical agenda; and, special guests. These meetings are typically held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of every other month (Note: exception this year for December). The meetings are free and open to the public and all Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District residents are invited and encouraged to attend. The planned agenda for the upcoming meeting is as follows:



AGENDA



• Richmond Police Department 4th Police Precinct Public Safety Report



• Neighborhood Schools Initiative - Battery Park Civic Association

Volunteering program in the Northside Schools



• Riverside Pace - Programs of All Inclusive Care for the Elderly



• FEATURED PRESENTATION - Community Animal Care and Control

Meet Christie Peters, Director of the Richmond Office of Animal Care and Control, who will discuss the following:

- Summer Pet Safety

- Loose Animals/Leash Issues

- Animal Cruelty Concerns

- Feral Cats

- Process for working with the Richmond Office of

Animal Care and Control



• Residents comments, questions and concerns



WHEN Wednesday, May 22, 2013; 6:00-8:00 p.m.



Future Meetings:

Wednesday, July 24, 2013; 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Wednesday, September 25, 2013; 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Wednesday, December 11, 2013; 6:00-8:00 p.m.



WHERE Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities

Pine Camp Recreation Center - Theater

4901 Old Brook Road, Richmond, Virginia 23227



WHO The Honorable Chris A. Hilbert, Councilman, Richmond City Council, Northside 3rd Voter District



CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilman Chris A. Hilbert, at 804.646.6055 or chris.hilbert@richmondgov.com.



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Steven R. Skinner, APR

Council Public Information Manager

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL

OFFICE OF THE COUNCIL CHIEF OF STAFF

Richmond City Hall

900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305

Richmond, Virginia 23219

804.646.6052 (office)

804.335.4054 (mobile)

804.937.1386 (home/mobile)

804.646.5468 (fax)

steven.skinner@richmondgov.com (email)

www.council.richmondva.gov(website)

____________________________________________



MISSION The mission of Richmond City Council

is to represent citizens in creating and amending

local laws, providing government policy and

oversight, and approving the city budget.



VISION Richmond City Council is committed to

creating a vibrant community that is a great place

to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.

Councilman Charles R. Samuels to hold meeting in Richmond North Central 2nd Voter District

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL


Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov



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Friday, 17 May 2013



Councilman Charles R. Samuels to hold meeting in Richmond North Central 2nd Voter District



All Richmond North Central 2nd Voter District residents invited and encouraged to attend



WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) - The Honorable Charles R. Samuels, Councilman, Richmond City Council, North Central 2nd Voter District in Richmond, Virginia will hold a district-wide meeting in the Richmond North Central 2nd Voter District. Councilman Samuels holds individual meetings in the North Central 2nd Voter District throughout the year that include information on his Richmond North Central 2nd Voter District goals and accomplishments; a topical agenda of current interest; and, special guests. These meetings are free and open to the public and all Richmond North Central 2nd Voter District residents are invited and encouraged to attend. The planned agenda for this meeting will include:



AGENDA



• UPDATE: 2015 Union Cycliste Internationale World Road Cycling Championships

Monica Callahan, Community Engagement Manager for Richmond 2015, will provide an update on the progress of the 2015 Union Cycliste Internationale World Road Cycling Championships that will race through Richmond September 19-27, 2015. Richmond 2015 is the organizing committee for the event, which is estimated to include more than 1,000 athletes from 75 different countries that will be participating in 12 different races during the nine days.)



WHEN Thursday, May 23, 2013

5:00 - 7:30 p.m.



WHERE United Methodist Family Services - Dining Hall

3900 W. Broad Street

(Directions: Turn right on campus from Broad Street through the brick columns, proceed straight until you get to the circle (the lane will come to an end). Make a right hand turn, look for the 2nd single story brick building with sign "Dining Hall." It will be on your right.)



WHO The Honorable Charles R. Samuels, Councilman, Richmond City Council, North Central 2nd Voter District



CONTACT For more information, please contact Jan Girardi, Liaison for The Honorable Charles R. Samuels, Councilman, Richmond City Council, North Central 2nd Voter District, at 804.646.6532 or by email, at jan.girardi@richmondgov.com; or visit his website, at www.charlesrsamuels.com





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Steven R. Skinner, APR

Council Public Information Manager

Office of the Chief of Staff

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL

Richmond City Hall

900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305

Richmond, Virginia 23219

804.646.6052 (office)

804.335.4054 (mobile)

804.937.1386 (home/mobile)

804.646.5468 (fax)

skinnesr@ci.richmond.va.us (email)

www.council.richmondva.gov(website)

______________________________________



MISSION The mission of Richmond City Council

is to represent citizens in creating and amending

local laws, providing government policy and

oversight, and approving the city budget.



VISION Richmond City Council is committed to

creating a vibrant community that is a great place

to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.

Monday, May 13, 2013

Councilwoman Reva Trammell to hold a meeting in Richmond Southside 8th District

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL


Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov



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Monday, 13 May 2013



Councilwoman Reva Trammell to hold a meeting in Richmond Southside 8th District



All Southside 8th Voter District residents invited and encouraged to attend



WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) -- The Honorable Reva M. Trammell, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Southside 8th Voter District, will hold a meeting in the Southside 8th Voter District. Councilwoman Trammell personally holds individual monthly meetings that include information on her goals and accomplishments, a thematic agenda, special guests, free parking and free refreshments. The meetings are free and all of Richmond’s Southside 8th Voter District residents are invited and encouraged to attend. Scheduled guests for this meeting include:



Guests



• The Honorable Joe Morrissey, Virginia State Delegate

Virginia House of Delegates - 74th voter District

Update on pending Virginia laws that will go into effect on

July 1, 2013



• The Honorable C. T. Woody, Jr., Richmond City Sheriff

Richmond Office of the City Sheriff

Update on status of Richmond New City Jail and related programs for alternatives to incarceration



• Mr. Byron Marshall, Richmond Chief Administrative Officer

Richmond Office of the Chief Administrative Officer

Update on the Richmond Government Budget and city finances



WHEN Thursday, May 16, 2013

6:00-8:00 p.m.



WHERE Satellite Restaurant & Lounge/Crab House

4000 Jefferson Davis Highway - Richmond, Virginia



WHO The Honorable Reva M. Trammell, Councilwoman

Richmond City Council, Southside 8th Voter District



CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilwoman Reva Trammell, at 804-240-5050 (mobile); or, 233-7382 (home), or via email, at reva.trammell@richmondgov.com



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Steven R. Skinner, APR

Council Public Information Manager

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL

OFFICE OF THE COUNCIL CHIEF OF STAFF

Richmond City Hall

900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305

Richmond, Virginia 23219

804.646.6052 (office)

804.335.4054 (mobile)

804.937.1386 (home/mobile)

804.646.5468 (fax)

steven.skinner@richmondgov.com (email)

www.council.richmondva.gov(website)

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MISSION The mission of Richmond City Council

is to represent citizens in creating and amending

local laws, providing government policy and

oversight, and approving the city budget.



VISION Richmond City Council is committed to

creating a vibrant community that is a great place





Councilwoman Michelle R. Mosby to host Community Cleanup in South Central 9th Voter District

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL


Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov



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Monday, 13 May 2013



Councilwoman Michelle R. Mosby to host Community Cleanup in South Central 9th Voter District



All residents are invited and encouraged to attend



WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) -- The Honorable Michelle R. Mosby, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, South Central 9th Voter District, will host a community cleanup. Held in partnership with the Richmond Department of Public Works, all residents and interested community groups, businesses, families, friends, neighbors, individuals and organizations are invited to come out to pick up trash and debris to help clean up the community.



Volunteers are reminded to wear sturdy shoes or boots, gloves and clothes that are suitable for the temperature.



WHEN Saturday, May 18, 2013

8:00 a.m. - Noon



WHERE Meet up/Rally Point (at 8:00 a.m.)

Richmond Public Schools G. H. Reid Elementary School

1301 Whitehead Road; Richmond, Virginia 23225



WHO The Honorable Michelle R. Mosby, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, South Central 9th Voter District



CONTACT For more information, please contact Mr. Thomas Barnes, Cleanup Coordinator, at 804.869.0215;

and/or

Mr. John Westbrook, District Liaison for The Honorable Michelle R. Mosby, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, South Central 9th Voter District, at 804.646.2779.





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Steven R. Skinner, APR

Council Public Information Manager

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL

OFFICE OF THE COUNCIL CHIEF OF STAFF

Richmond City Hall

900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305

Richmond, Virginia 23219

804.646.6052 (office)

804.335.4054 (mobile)

804.937.1386 (home/mobile)

804.646.5468 (fax)

steven.skinner@richmondgov.com (email)

www.council.richmondva.gov(website)

____________________________________________



MISSION The mission of Richmond City Council

is to represent citizens in creating and amending

local laws, providing government policy and

oversight, and approving the city budget.



VISION Richmond City Council is committed to

creating a vibrant community that is a great place