Monday, November 30, 2009

Councilman Samuels to hold meeting in North Central 2nd District

 RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL

Richmond City Hall

900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200

Richmond, Virginia  23219

www.council.richmondva.gov



Entire North Central 2nd District invited and encouraged to attend
                       
WHAT        Councilman Charles R. Samuels, North Central 2nd District, Richmond City Council, will hold a meeting in the North Central 2nd District. All North Central 2nd District residents are invited and encouraged to attend. The meeting will include information on his goals and accomplishments; a topical agenda of current interest; updates; special guests; and, a time to discuss neighborhood concerns and questions. Refreshments will be served.

    Topics/Special guests will include:

•    John Lewis, Executive Director
Greater Richmond Transit Company (GRTC System)

•    Richmond Department of Public Works
1.    Report on Leaf Collection
2.    New trash collection schedules
3.    New bulk trash pickup schedules

•        2010 United States Census
    Importance of participating in the Upcoming Census

•        Richmond City Council State Legislative Requests for the
        2010 Virginia General Assembly Legislative Session

WHEN             Thursday, December 3, 2009
                        6:00-7:30 p.m.

WHERE     Richmond Police Department, 4th Police Precinct
        2219 Chamberlayne Avenue, Richmond, Virginia

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

CONTACT     For more information, please contact Jan Girardi, at 804.646.6532 or by email, at jan.girardi@richmondgov.com


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Councilman Hilbert to hold 2009 End-of-Year Meeting for all residents of the Northside 3rd District: To include live music, food, fun and festivity

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL

Richmond City Hall

900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200

Richmond, Virginia  23219

www.council.richmondva.gov



Entire Northside 3rd District invited and encouraged to attend

WHAT    Richmond City Councilman Chris A. Hilbert, Northside 3rd District, will hold a 2009 End-of-Year Meeting for all residents of the Northside 3rd District. The event will include live music, food, fun and festivity. The meeting is free and all Northside 3rd District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. Refreshments will be served. This will be Councilman Hilbert’s final meeting for the year, which are held on a regular basis throughout the year to include updates and information on his goals and accomplishments; a topical agenda of current interest; special guests; and, a time to discuss concerns and questions.

    The agenda/special guests for this meeting will include:

•    Musical performances by Richmond Public Schools:
    - John Marshall High School
    - Richmond Community High School
    - Stuart Elementary School

•    Recognition of civic association leaders for their work throughout the year.

•    Refreshments

WHEN                WEDNESDAY, 9 DECEMBER 2009
        6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
       
WHERE        Richmond Police Department Training Academy, Auditorium
        1202 W. Graham Road (In Richmond's Northside)
        (1 Block west of Brook Road – Near Virginia Union University)
   
WHO        The Honorable Chris A. Hilbert, Councilman, Northside 3rd District
   
CONTACT          For more information, please contact Councilman Chris Hilbert, at 804.646.6055 or chris.hilbert@richmondgov.com.


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Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Richmond City Council Summary of Official Public meetings to be held in December

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL

Richmond City Hall

900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200

Richmond, Virginia  23219

www.council.richmondva.gov

Some regularly scheduled Council meetings will not meet in the month of December due to the Holidays; All Richmond residents invited and encouraged to attend

WHAT    Richmond City Council holds an average of 12 official monthly public meetings to discuss, deliberate, and act on laws and policy on behalf of the community. Citizens are invited and encouraged to attend these meetings, which include (but are not limited to) two “Council Formal” Meetings, two “Council Informal” meetings, six Council Standing Committee meetings, and Richmond City Council Public Hearings/Special Events/Commission meetings held on an as-needed basis. Of special note: Some regularly scheduled Council meetings will not meet in the month of December due to the Holidays.

        The following is the 2009 Richmond City Council Official Public Meeting Summary for December.  Meeting times and dates are subject to change and more meetings may be added to the list, which does not included schedule for Richmond City Council Boards or Commissions. For more information and/or assistance, please call 804.646.7955.

2009 Richmond City Council Official Public Meeting Summary for December
Richmond City Council holds an average of 12 official monthly public meetings to discuss, deliberate, and act on laws and policy on behalf of the community. Citizens are invited and encouraged to attend these meetings, which include (but are not limited to) two “Council Formal” Meetings, two “Council Informal” meetings, six Council Standing Committee meetings, and Public Hearings/Special Events/Commission meetings held on an as-needed basis. Meeting times and dates are subject to change. For more information and/or assistance, please call 804.646.7955.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 20091:30-4:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council FINANCE STANDING COMMITTEE RETREAT
The members of the Richmond City Council Finance Standing Committee will hold a retreat to develop 12-month and three-year plans to assist them with governing the work of the Committee on behalf of Richmond City Council. The retreat agenda will include setting committee goals and expected outcomes, and identifying appropriate indicators for measuring the success of Richmond government financial and economic development plans. A framework for the retreat will include information gleaned from City Administration staff and various boards and agencies across the city.

LOCATION        MAYMONT PARK – Garden Center
        1700 Hampton Street (Near the Dooley Mansion)

CONTACT         For more information, please contact Richmond City Council Finance Standing Committee Chairman Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Gateway 6th District, at 804.646.7964 (office); or John Westbrook at john.westbrook@richmondgov.com

MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2009; 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE
Responsible for reviewing the operation of every department, agency and unit of City government and for making recommendations for operational and organizational development as appropriate.

LOCATION        Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor Conference Room; 900 E. Broad Street

Frequency        Typically the first Monday of each month; 5:00-6:30 p.m.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2009; 3:00-5:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council INFORMAL MEETING
Responsible for reviewing information and preparing for “Formal” Council meetings. Meetings may include presentations from city administration or private entities.

LOCATION        Richmond Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St.

Frequency     Typically the second and forth Monday of each month; 3:00-5:30 p.m.
                    (With the exception of August, when no Informal meetings are held, and holidays)
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MONDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2009; 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council FORMAL MEETING
Responsible for deciding official Council action, which includes discussing, adopting, rejecting, and amending laws and approving the budget. Formal meetings include a time for pubic comment and are televised live on the local PBS station and are replayed in Richmond on Government Access Channel 17, beginning at Noon and 7:00 p.m. daily.

LOCATION        Richmond Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St.

Frequency        Typically the second and forth Monday of each month; 6:00-8:30 p.m.
                    (With the exception of August, when no Formal meetings are held, and holidays)


WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2009; 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES AND EDUCATION STANDING COMMITTEE
Responsible for oversight, monitoring and recommending laws and policy regarding public mental and physical health, social services, recreation, and the public library. The Committee balances the primary role of the Richmond Public Schools Board regarding oversight of Richmond Public Schools against Council’s responsibility for appropriation of public funds.

LOCATION        Richmond Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St.

Frequency        Typically the third Wednesday of each month; 5:00-6:30 p.m.    


THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2009-FRIDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2009
Richmond City Hall Offices Closed for the holidays

CONTACT          For more information, please contact Steve Skinner, Council Public Information, at 804.646.6052 or steven.skinner@richmondgov.com





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Councilwoman Cynthia I. Newbille to host her first East End 7th District meeting since being elected

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL

Richmond City Hall

900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200

Richmond, Virginia  23219

www.council.richmondva.gov


All East End 7th District Residents invited and encouraged to attend
         
WHAT            Richmond City Councilwoman Cynthia I. Newbille, East End 7th District will hold a meeting in the East End 7th District. This will be her first individual meeting since being elected Councilwoman for the East End 7th District in the special local election, held Tuesday, November 3, 2009. All residents of the East End 7th District are invited and encouraged to attend. Light refreshments will be served. The Agenda for this meeting will include:
             
AGENDA ____________________________________________________________
       
•    Creating a new East End 7th District Team of residents and community partners

•    Richmond City Council Legislative Requests for the
    2010 Virginia General Assembly Legislative Session

•    Richmond Public Schools Up-date

•    H1N1 Update

•    New City Trash Collection schedules

•    Public Safety during the Holidays
   
WHEN              SATURDAY, 12 DECEMBER 2009
        10:30 a.m. – Noon
       
WHERE        City of Richmond East End District Initiative Building
        701 North 25th Street, Richmond
   
WHO               The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman, Richmond City
Council East End 7th District

CONTACT     For more information, please contact Sam Patterson, 804.646.3012; or 
        sam.patterson@richmondgov.com

BACKGROUND ____________________________________________________________________
Cynthia I. Newbille was sworn in as Councilwoman for the Richmond City Council East End 7th District during the Richmond City Council Formal meeting on Monday, November 9, 2009. Ms. Newbille will fulfill the remaining three years of the elected term for that district, which was left vacant by the departure of Councilwoman Delores L. McQuinn in December of 2008.

Subsequent to her election to Richmond City Council in November 2008, Councilwoman McQuinn was elected in a Special State Election as 70th District Delegate to the Virginia General Assembly and resigned her Council position, as she was not legally able to hold both. (Note: The position of 70th District Delegate was left vacant by Dwight Jones as he resigned after being elected Mayor of Richmond.)

In February 2009, Richmond City Council appointed Betty L. Squire to temporarily fill in as Councilperson for the East End 7th District until the election of the new member in November.

Ms. Newbille’s term will run November 2009 to December 2012.

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Monday, November 23, 2009

Schedule of upcoming Richmond City Council Commission of Architectural Review Taskforce Full Committee and Subcommittee meetings

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL

Richmond City Hall

900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200

Richmond, Virginia  23219

www.council.richmondva.gov


Some regularly scheduled Council meetings will not meet in the month of December due to the Holidays; All Richmond residents invited and encouraged to attend

WHAT    Richmond City Council holds an average of 12 official monthly public meetings to discuss, deliberate, and act on laws and policy on behalf of the community. Citizens are invited and encouraged to attend these meetings, which include (but are not limited to) two “Council Formal” Meetings, two “Council Informal” meetings, six Council Standing Committee meetings, and Richmond City Council Public Hearings/Special Events/Commission meetings held on an as-needed basis. Of special note: Some regularly scheduled Council meetings will not meet in the month of December due to the Holidays.

        The following is the 2009 Richmond City Council Official Public Meeting Summary for December.  Meeting times and dates are subject to change and more meetings may be added to the list, which does not included schedule for Richmond City Council Boards or Commissions. For more information and/or assistance, please call 804.646.7955.

2009 Richmond City Council Official Public Meeting Summary for December
Richmond City Council holds an average of 12 official monthly public meetings to discuss, deliberate, and act on laws and policy on behalf of the community. Citizens are invited and encouraged to attend these meetings, which include (but are not limited to) two “Council Formal” Meetings, two “Council Informal” meetings, six Council Standing Committee meetings, and Public Hearings/Special Events/Commission meetings held on an as-needed basis. Meeting times and dates are subject to change. For more information and/or assistance, please call 804.646.7955.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 20091:30-4:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council FINANCE STANDING COMMITTEE RETREAT
Meetings open to the public
        
WHAT            The Richmond City Council Commission of Architectural Review (CAR) Taskforce will hold the following Full Committee and Subcommittee meetings:
    Type        FULL COMMITTEE MEETINGS
          
    Location     Richmond Fire Department Administration Building
                201 East Franklin Street, Richmond, Virginia
          
    Date/Time    Thursday, December 3, 2009; 4:00-6:00 p.m.
            Thursday, January 7, 2010; 4:00-6:00 p.m.
            Thursday, February 4, 2010; 4:00-6:00 p.m.
            Thursday, March 4, 2010; 4:00-6:00 p.m.
            Thursday, April 1, 2010; 4:00-6:00 p.m.
    _____________________________________________________________________________________________

    Type        SUBCOMMITTEE MEETINGS
          
            Name        Process and Procedures
            Date/Time    Tuesday, December 1, 2009; 3:30-5:00 p.m.
            Location    Chimborazo Community Center/Park House
                    3000 East Marshall Street
          
            Name        Architectural Guidelines
            Date/Time    Tuesday, December 1, 2009; 5:30-7:00 p.m.
            Location    Chimborazo Community Center/Park House
                    3000 East Marshall Street
          
            Name        Process and Procedures
            Date/Time    Tuesday, December 8, 2009; 3:30-5:00 p.m.
            Location    Forest Hill Stone House – 4100 Forest Hill Avenue
          
            Name        Architectural Guidelines
            Date/Time    Tuesday, December 8, 2009; 5:30-7:00 p.m.
            Location    Forest Hill Stone House – 4100 Forest Hill Avenue
          
            Name        Process and Procedures
            Date/Time    Tuesday, January 5, 2010; 3:30-5:00 p.m.
            Location    Byrd Park Round House – 0 South Boulevard
          
            Name        Architectural Guidelines
            Date/Time    Tuesday, January 5, 2010; 5:30-7:00 p.m.
            Location    Byrd Park Round House – 0 South Boulevard

CONTACT         For more information, please contact Daisy E. Weaver, Richmond City Council Chief of Staff, 804.646.5921 or daisy.weaver@richmondgov.com



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BACKGROUND
The Richmond City Council Commission of Architectural Review (CAR) Taskforce was established by Richmond City Council Resolution 2009-R85-97 on July 13, 2009 to review the process and guidelines of the Richmond Commission of Architectural Review, which is tasked with providing oversight and review regarding the erection, reconstruction, alteration or restoration of buildings or structures within designated Richmond Historic Districts as to their architectural compatibility with existing historic landmarks, buildings or structures in that district.


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Thursday, November 19, 2009

Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson to hold a Gateway 6th District Meeting

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL

Richmond City Hall

900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200

Richmond, Virginia  23219

www.council.richmondva.gov


Meeting Date changed – Typically held the second Saturday of the month

Citizens invited and encouraged to attend
         
WHAT            Richmond City Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson, Gateway 6th District, will hold a constituent meeting in the Gateway 6th District. This is a continuation of regular meetings she typically holds on the second Saturday of each month, which include information on her 6th District goals and accomplishments; a thematic agenda of current interest; and, special guests. This is her 73 consecutive monthly meeting for constituents since being elected as a member of Richmond City Council for the first time in 2003. All Gateway 6th District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. Light refreshments will be served. The Agenda for this meeting will include:
             
Special Guest ____________________________________________________
•    The Honorable C. T. Woody, Richmond City Sheriff
             
Discussion Agenda _______________________________________________
•    The “right” Richmond City Jail location
•    New Richmond City Jail before new Richmond Public Schools buildings
•    Richmond resident - vs – private developer options on Richmond Tax Abatements regarding new construction, blight reduction and redevelopment
•    Pending legislation
•    Crime reports

WHEN              SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2009
        10:00 a.m. – Noon
       
WHERE        Bank of America Building, 18th floor (12th & Main Streets)
Free Parking in the James Center (Omni Hotel) Cary Street Parking Deck. (Enter on the right side of Cary Street across from Bank of America. Parking coupon provided at meeting.)
       
WHO               The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City
        Council, Gateway 6th District

CONTACT     For more information, please contact Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson, Gateway 6th District, at 804.646.7964 (office); or John Westbrook at john.westbrook@richmondgov.com

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Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission to meet: Topics include partnership with Smithsonian Museum, Shockoe Bottom and historic markers

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL

Richmond City Hall

900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200

Richmond, Virginia  23219

www.council.richmondva.gov


All Citizens invited and encouraged to attend

WHAT        The Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission will meet to discuss important topics relating to S. The Commission was established by Richmond City Council in 1998 to help promote awareness of the history and legacy of slavery in Richmond.  All citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. The meeting agenda will include:

    Agenda
•    Historic Markers for Richmond Slave Trail and Lumpkin’s Slave Jail
•    Unveiling Richmond Slave Trail Markers,
•    Richmond Slavery Museum and Genealogy Center
•    Landscaping of Lumpkin’s Slave Jail Site
•    Status of moving Winfrey’s Cottage
•    Partnership with the Smithsonian Museum
•    Shockoe Partnership Meetings

WHEN            THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2009
        4:00-5:30 p.m.
         
WHERE     East End Family Resource Center
2504 Jefferson Avenue

CONTACT     For more information, please contact Beverly Crawford, at 804.698.1070, or deldmcquinn@house.virginia.gov

BACKGROUND __________________________________________________________________
Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission
Recent projects have included:
•    Richmond Slave Trail designated as Historic Landmark
•    Richmond Night Walk established along the Richmond Slave Trail
•    2003 Acquisition of Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statute
•    2006 Lumpkin’s Slave Jail Archaeological Assessment
•    2007 Richmond International Unveiling of Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statue, erected in 2007 at 15th and E. Main Streets. Included design and construction of the Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statute plaza and erection of the statue.
•    2008 – 2009 Phase II Lumpkin’s Slave Jail Archaeological Assessment: which included engineering and storm water engineering
•    2008    Discovery of foundation and architectural artifacts in 2008.
•    2009 Development of the Richmond Slave Trail Marker Program, Signage and Commemorative Site: Lumpkin’s Slave Jail
•    2009 Development of the conceptual Richmond National Slavery Museum

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Councilman Tyler to hold West End 1st District Meeting: Topics: New trash schedules and leaf collection

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL

Richmond City Hall

900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200

Richmond, Virginia  23219

www.council.richmondva.gov


All West End 1st District citizens invited and encouraged to attend

WHAT        Richmond City Councilman Bruce W. Tyler, West End 1st District, Richmond City Council, will hold a meeting in the West End 1 st District. The meetings are free and all district constituents are invited and encouraged to attend. Councilman Tyler typically holds meetings at the same time and place, on the fourth Tuesday of every other month. His meetings include information on his goals and accomplishments, a thematic agenda of current interest and special guests. This meeting will include:

Agenda __________________________________________________________

•    Dexter White, Director, Richmond Department of Public Works
1.    Report on Leaf Collection
2.    New trash collection schedules
3.    New bulk trash pickup schedules

WHEN            TUESDAY, 24 NOVEMBER 2009
    6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

WHERE     Richmond Public Schools - Mary Munford Elementary School   
211 Westmoreland Street (Between Cary Street and Grove Avenue in Richmond’s West End)

WHO        The Honorable Bruce W. Tyler, Councilman
    West End 1st District, Richmond City Council

CONTACT     For more information, please contact Councilman Bruce Tyler, at 804.357.6007; or bruce.tyler@richmondgov.com; or, Jennifer Walle, at 363.3442/jennifer.walle@richmondgov.com.

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Thursday, November 12, 2009

Richmond City Council Finance Standing Committee to hold retreat

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL

Richmond City Hall

900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200

Richmond, Virginia  23219

www.council.richmondva.gov


Citizens invited and encouraged to attend
         
WHAT            The members of the Richmond City Council Finance Standing Committee will hold a retreat to develop 12-month and three-year plans to assist them with governing the work of the Committee on behalf of Richmond City Council.

        The retreat agenda will include setting committee goals and expected outcomes, and identifying appropriate indicators for measuring the success of City of Richmond government financial and economic development plans. A framework for the retreat will include information gleaned from City Administration staff and various boards and agencies across the city.         

        The Richmond City Council Finance Standing Committee is responsible for assisting Council with its role in providing oversight of city government fiscal operations and citywide economic development plans. The Committee does this by assisting Council with monitoring and recommending laws and policies regarding city government fiscal operations, appropriations and expenditures of public funds. This includes providing oversight of the annual budget process/biannual fiscal plan budgets.

        Members of the Richmond City Council Finance Standing Committee include:

•    Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson, Chairman
•    Councilman Charles Samuels, Vice Chairman
•    Councilman Bruce W. Tyler, Member
•    Councilman Doug G. Conner, Alternate

WHEN              THURSDAY, 3 DECEMBER 2009
        1:30 – 4:30 p.m.

WHERE        MAYMONT PARK – Garden Center
        1700 Hampton Street (Near the Dooley Mansion)

WHO               The Honorable members of the Richmond City Council Finance Standing Committee

CONTACT     For more information, please contact Richmond City Council Finance Standing Committee Chairman Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Gateway 6th District, at 804.646.7964 (office); or John Westbrook at john.westbrook@richmondgov.com
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Friday, November 6, 2009

Richmond to honor HandsOn Greater Richmond, Friends of Chimborazo Playground, Radio One and Virginia Voice

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL

Richmond City Hall

900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200

Richmond, Virginia  23219

www.council.richmondva.gov



All Richmond residents invited and encouraged to attend

WHAT    Richmond will honor HandsOn Greater Richmond, Friends of Chimborazo Playground, Radio One and Virginia Voice during the Richmond City Council Formal Council meeting on Monday.

Of the many duties performed by Richmond City Council on behalf of the community, one of the most rewarding is the recognition and honoring of individuals, businesses and organizations who, by their demonstrated commitment and example, inspire others and help to make Richmond an even better place to live, work, learn, play, visit, and raise a family.

Recognizing and honoring those who provide resources, time, talent and energy on behalf of the Richmond community sets a standard for service to others; encourages a sustained commitment to civic participation; and, inspires others to action.  It is for these reasons that Richmond City Council publicly recognizes individuals, families, groups organizations, and businesses through the confirmation of awards during Formal Council meetings.

WHEN    MONDAY, 9 NOVEMBER 2009
    During first part of Richmond City Council FORMAL MEETING
    6:00 -8:30 p.m.

WHERE    Richmond Council Chambers
    Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor
    900 E. Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia

CONTACT    For more information, please contact Steve Skinner, Richmond City Council, at 804.646.6052/937.1386 or steven.skinner@richmondgov.com


BACKGROUND _________________________________________________________________
The awards include:

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD

Virginia Voice
For nearly thirty years of providing free services to people who are blind, vision impaired, or otherwise print challenged due to a disability.
Established in 1979, Virginia Voice is dedicated to helping people keep connected to society by providing access to printed news and information through the translation, recording and broadcast of the printed word into spoken word. Individuals using the services of Virginia Voice range in age from 10 to 105, with an estimated 58 percent over the age of 70.
     
    Serving more than 1,700 print challenged individuals daily in the 40-mile Metro-Richmond Area directly through closed-circuit radio broadcast, Virginia Voice is also available statewide, nationally and internationally through digitally recorded internet-based audio files that are freely available and accessed from their website; and through closed-circuit radio rebroadcasts in Hampton Roads, Virginia.
     
    Supported by individual donations, organizations and grants, Virginia Voice has more than 200 volunteers who read daily newspapers, magazines, books, newsletters, and assistive publications from organizations providing services to people with disabilities.


JOINT COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARDS

HandsOn Greater Richmond
Established in 2005, HandsOn Greater Richmond is a web-based volunteer networking clearinghouse that matches citizens and organizations interested in volunteering their time, talents or treasure with opportunities in the Greater Richmond area.

Since their creation, HandsOn Greater Richmond has assisted with the facilitation of hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of volunteer work, supplies and expertise on behalf of numerous community projects across the area. These projects have included various nonprofit projects and many beautification efforts and cleanups on behalf of the Richmond Parks System.

The outstanding work of creators supporters of HandsOn Greater Richmond is creating positive change in our community by strengthen the connections and capacities within our community and providing inspiration and engagement through meaningful service and leadership opportunities.

Friends of Chimborazo Playground
A grassroots organization, Friends of Chimborazo Playground is a nonprofit group working to increase and enhance the safety and beauty of the city playspace and recreation area located near Chimborazo Park, between N. 29th and 31st streets, and E. Grace Street in Richmond’s Historic Church Hill neighborhood.

The outstanding work of Friends of Chimborazo Playground includes ongoing support of the Chimborazo playspace and the recent construction of a new playground and community garden on September 10, 2009 in coordination with the grant funding and direction of the national KaBOOM! organization, which funds and manages the building of new play spaces in a “community build” process. Additional partners included the City of Richmond, Church Hill Association, Shockoe Bottom Neighborhood Association, Home Depot, friends, volunteers and other organizations.

Radio One
A national radio network operation company, the Radio One company was established in 2004 and owns and operates 69 radio stations in 22 American cities that specialize in urban-based formats targeting African-American listeners. Locally, Radio One owns WPZZ (Praise) 104.7 FM, WKJS (KISS FM) 105.7 FM, WCDX (Power) 92.1 FM; WTPS 1240 AM, and WKJM 99.3 FM.

In the spring of 2008 the local Radio One radio stations partnered with the Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities to host a “Send a Kid to Camp” radiothon fundraiser. A successful event, the radiothon was held again in June of 2009. Over the last two years, and through the generosity of individual donations from citizens, this six hour fundraising has helped raise tens of thousands of dollars and enabled more children in our city to attend summer camp.

OTHER BACKGROUND __________________________________________________________

Richmond City Council meetings
Richmond City Council holds an average of 12 official monthly public meetings to discuss, deliberate, and act on laws and policy on behalf of the community. Citizens are invited and encouraged to attend these meetings, which include (but are not limited to) two “Council Formal” Meetings, two “Council Informal” meetings, six Council Standing Committee meetings, and Public Hearings/Special Events/Commission meetings held on an as-needed basis.

    Formal Council meetings
Richmond City Council Formal Meetings are typically held the second and forth Monday of each month, from 6:00-8:30 p.m. (With the exception of August, when no Formal meetings are held, and holidays). These meetings are held for deciding official Council action, which includes discussing, adopting, rejecting, and amending laws and approving the budget. Formal meetings include a time for pubic comment and are televised live on the local PBS station and are replayed in Richmond on Government Access Channel 17, beginning at Noon and 7:00 p.m. daily.

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Richmond to hold 2010 Richmond-Virginia General Assembly Legislative Summit

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL

Richmond City Hall

900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200

Richmond, Virginia  23219

www.council.richmondva.gov


Richmond legislative proposals to be presented and discussed

WHAT    The Honorable members of Richmond City Council and the Honorable Dwight Jones, Mayor of Richmond will hold the annual Richmond-Virginia General Assembly Legislative Summit.

        The Summit will include presentation and discussion of proposed legislation for the 2010 Session of the Virginia General Assembly. Invited participants include members of the Virginia General Assembly representing Richmond (Richmond Delegation), members of Richmond City Council, Mayor Dwight Jones/City of Richmond Administration and members of Richmond Public Schools Board.

WHERE    Richmond Marriott; Salons G,H and I
    500 E. Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia

WHEN    Wednesday, November 18, 2009
    7:30-9:30 a.m.

WHO    Invited attendees include:
•    Honorable Members of the Virginia General Assembly (representing Richmond)
•    The Honorable Dwight Jones, Mayor of Richmond/City of Richmond Administration
•    Honorable Members of Richmond City Council
•    Honorable Members of the Richmond Public Schools Board

CONTACT     For more information regarding the legislative proposals/agenda, please contact Daisy E. Weaver, Council Chief of Staff, at 804.646.5921, or daisy.weaver@richmondgov.com
       
                Jennifer Wicker, Legislative Coordinator, Office of the Mayor at 804.646.0783, or Jennifer.wicker@richmondgov.com

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Richmond City Council Commission on Architectural Review Taskforce Subcommittee on Membership to meet

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL

Richmond City Hall

900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200

Richmond, Virginia  23219

www.council.richmondva.gov


Meeting open to the public
        
WHAT              The Richmond City Council Commission on Architectural Review (CAR) Taskforce Subcommittee on Membership will meet.

      The Richmond City Council Commission on Architectural Review (CAR) Taskforce was established by Richmond City Council Resolution 2009-R85-97 on July 13, 2009 to review the process and guidelines of the Richmond Commission of Architectural Review, which is tasked with providing oversight and review regarding the erection, reconstruction, alteration or restoration of buildings or structures within designated Richmond Historic Districts as to their architectural compatibility with existing historic landmarks, buildings or structures in that district.
                                               
WHEN             WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2009
                        4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
                   
WHERE            Richmond Fire Department Administration Building
                        201 East Franklin Street, Richmond, Virginia

CONTACT      For more information regarding the Richmond City Council Commission on Architectural Review (CAR) Taskforce, please contact Daisy E. Weaver, Richmond City Council Chief of Staff, at 804.646.5921, or daisy.weaver@richmondgov.com


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Councilman Doug Conner to hold Richmond South Central 9th District Cleanup

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL

Richmond City Hall

900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200

Richmond, Virginia  23219

www.council.richmondva.gov

All citizens invited and encouraged to attend

WHAT        Richmond City Councilman Doug Conner, South Central 9th District, will hold a South Richmond Community Cleanup. This is a free event and all individuals, community groups, businesses, families, friends, neighbors, and organizations are invited to come out and help. Community volunteers and participants include: Southside Baptist Christian School, Richmond Outreach Center, and Virginia Commonwealth University.

WHEN    SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2009
    8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

WHERE    8:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.      Meet-up at Southside Baptist Christian School
        5515 Bryce Lane, Richmond, Virginia 23224
   
    8:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.    Cleanup
     
WHO        The Honorable Doug Conner, Councilman, South Central 9th District,
    Richmond City Council

CONTACT     For more information, please contact Eli Wong, at 804.233.8288, or eli.wong@richmondgov.com, or visit: southsiderichmond.blogspot.com


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Richmond to honor HandsOn Greater Richmond, Friends of Chimborazo Playground, Radio One and Virginia Voice

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL

Richmond City Hall

900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200

Richmond, Virginia  23219

www.council.richmondva.gov


All Richmond residents invited and encouraged to attend

WHAT    Richmond will honor HandsOn Greater Richmond, Friends of Chimborazo Playground, Radio One and Virginia Voice during the Richmond City Council Formal Council meeting on Monday.

Of the many duties performed by Richmond City Council on behalf of the community, one of the most rewarding is the recognition and honoring of individuals, businesses and organizations who, by their demonstrated commitment and example, inspire others and help to make Richmond an even better place to live, work, learn, play, visit, and raise a family.

Recognizing and honoring those who provide resources, time, talent and energy on behalf of the Richmond community sets a standard for service to others; encourages a sustained commitment to civic participation; and, inspires others to action.  It is for these reasons that Richmond City Council publicly recognizes individuals, families, groups organizations, and businesses through the confirmation of awards during Formal Council meetings.

WHEN    MONDAY, 9 NOVEMBER 2009
    During first part of Richmond City Council FORMAL MEETING
    6:00 -8:30 p.m.

WHERE    Richmond Council Chambers
    Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor
    900 E. Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia

CONTACT    For more information, please contact Steve Skinner, Richmond City Council, at 804.646.6052/937.1386 or steven.skinner@richmondgov.com


BACKGROUND _________________________________________________________________
The awards include:

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD

Virginia Voice
For nearly thirty years of providing free services to people who are blind, vision impaired, or otherwise print challenged due to a disability.
Established in 1979, Virginia Voice is dedicated to helping people keep connected to society by providing access to printed news and information through the translation, recording and broadcast of the printed word into spoken word. Individuals using the services of Virginia Voice range in age from 10 to 105, with an estimated 58 percent over the age of 70.
     
    Serving more than 1,700 print challenged individuals daily in the 40-mile Metro-Richmond Area directly through closed-circuit radio broadcast, Virginia Voice is also available statewide, nationally and internationally through digitally recorded internet-based audio files that are freely available and accessed from their website; and through closed-circuit radio rebroadcasts in Hampton Roads, Virginia.
     
    Supported by individual donations, organizations and grants, Virginia Voice has more than 200 volunteers who read daily newspapers, magazines, books, newsletters, and assistive publications from organizations providing services to people with disabilities.


JOINT COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARDS

HandsOn Greater Richmond
Established in 2005, HandsOn Greater Richmond is a web-based volunteer networking clearinghouse that matches citizens and organizations interested in volunteering their time, talents or treasure with opportunities in the Greater Richmond area.

Since their creation, HandsOn Greater Richmond has assisted with the facilitation of hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of volunteer work, supplies and expertise on behalf of numerous community projects across the area. These projects have included various nonprofit projects and many beautification efforts and cleanups on behalf of the Richmond Parks System.

The outstanding work of creators supporters of HandsOn Greater Richmond is creating positive change in our community by strengthen the connections and capacities within our community and providing inspiration and engagement through meaningful service and leadership opportunities.

Friends of Chimborazo Playground
A grassroots organization, Friends of Chimborazo Playground is a nonprofit group working to increase and enhance the safety and beauty of the city playspace and recreation area located near Chimborazo Park, between N. 29th and 31st streets, and E. Grace Street in Richmond’s Historic Church Hill neighborhood.

The outstanding work of Friends of Chimborazo Playground includes ongoing support of the Chimborazo playspace and the recent construction of a new playground and community garden on September 10, 2009 in coordination with the grant funding and direction of the national KaBOOM! organization, which funds and manages the building of new play spaces in a “community build” process. Additional partners included the City of Richmond, Church Hill Association, Shockoe Bottom Neighborhood Association, Home Depot, friends, volunteers and other organizations.

Radio One
A national radio network operation company, the Radio One company was established in 2004 and owns and operates 69 radio stations in 22 American cities that specialize in urban-based formats targeting African-American listeners. Locally, Radio One owns WPZZ (Praise) 104.7 FM, WKJS (KISS FM) 105.7 FM, WCDX (Power) 92.1 FM; WTPS 1240 AM, and WKJM 99.3 FM.

In the spring of 2008 the local Radio One radio stations partnered with the Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities to host a “Send a Kid to Camp” radiothon fundraiser. A successful event, the radiothon was held again in June of 2009. Over the last two years, and through the generosity of individual donations from citizens, this six hour fundraising has helped raise tens of thousands of dollars and enabled more children in our city to attend summer camp.

OTHER BACKGROUND __________________________________________________________

Richmond City Council meetings
Richmond City Council holds an average of 12 official monthly public meetings to discuss, deliberate, and act on laws and policy on behalf of the community. Citizens are invited and encouraged to attend these meetings, which include (but are not limited to) two “Council Formal” Meetings, two “Council Informal” meetings, six Council Standing Committee meetings, and Public Hearings/Special Events/Commission meetings held on an as-needed basis.

    Formal Council meetings
Richmond City Council Formal Meetings are typically held the second and forth Monday of each month, from 6:00-8:30 p.m. (With the exception of August, when no Formal meetings are held, and holidays). These meetings are held for deciding official Council action, which includes discussing, adopting, rejecting, and amending laws and approving the budget. Formal meetings include a time for pubic comment and are televised live on the local PBS station and are replayed in Richmond on Government Access Channel 17, beginning at Noon and 7:00 p.m. daily.

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Richmond to hold 2010 Richmond-Virginia General Assembly Legislative Summit

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL

Richmond City Hall

900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200

Richmond, Virginia  23219

www.council.richmondva.gov


Richmond legislative proposals to be presented and discussed

WHAT    The Honorable members of Richmond City Council and the Honorable Dwight Jones, Mayor of Richmond will hold the annual Richmond-Virginia General Assembly Legislative Summit.

        The Summit will include presentation and discussion of proposed legislation for the 2010 Session of the Virginia General Assembly. Invited participants include members of the Virginia General Assembly representing Richmond (Richmond Delegation), members of Richmond City Council, Mayor Dwight Jones/City of Richmond Administration and members of Richmond Public Schools Board.

WHERE    Richmond Marriott; Salons G,H and I
    500 E. Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia

WHEN    Wednesday, November 18, 2009
    7:30-9:30 a.m.

WHO    Invited attendees include:
•    Honorable Members of the Virginia General Assembly (representing Richmond)
•    The Honorable Dwight Jones, Mayor of Richmond/City of Richmond Administration
•    Honorable Members of Richmond City Council
•    Honorable Members of the Richmond Public Schools Board

CONTACT     For more information regarding the legislative proposals/agenda, please contact Daisy E. Weaver, Council Chief of Staff, at 804.646.5921, or daisy.weaver@richmondgov.com
       
                Jennifer Wicker, Legislative Coordinator, Office of the Mayor at 804.646.0783, or Jennifer.wicker@richmondgov.com

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Richmond City Council Commission on Architectural Review Taskforce Subcommittee on Membership to meet

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL

Richmond City Hall

900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200

Richmond, Virginia  23219

www.council.richmondva.gov



Meeting open to the public
        
WHAT              The Richmond City Council Commission on Architectural Review (CAR) Taskforce Subcommittee on Membership will meet.

      The Richmond City Council Commission on Architectural Review (CAR) Taskforce was established by Richmond City Council Resolution 2009-R85-97 on July 13, 2009 to review the process and guidelines of the Richmond Commission of Architectural Review, which is tasked with providing oversight and review regarding the erection, reconstruction, alteration or restoration of buildings or structures within designated Richmond Historic Districts as to their architectural compatibility with existing historic landmarks, buildings or structures in that district.
                                               
WHEN             WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2009
                        4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
                   
WHERE            Richmond Fire Department Administration Building
                        201 East Franklin Street, Richmond, Virginia

CONTACT      For more information regarding the Richmond City Council Commission on Architectural Review (CAR) Taskforce, please contact Daisy E. Weaver, Richmond City Council Chief of Staff, at 804.646.5921, or daisy.weaver@richmondgov.com


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Thursday, November 5, 2009

Councilman Doug Conner to hold Richmond South Central 9th District Meeting and Dinner

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL

Richmond City Hall

900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200

Richmond, Virginia  23219

www.council.richmondva.gov


All citizens invited and encouraged to attend free event

WHAT        Richmond City Councilman Doug Conner, South Central 9th District,
        Richmond City Council, will hold a meeting in the South Central 9th District. The meeting will include free dinner.

            Councilman Conner typically holds monthly meetings that include information on his goals and accomplishments, a thematic agenda of current interest, special guests, and dinner. (Meetings are typically Held on the on the third Tuesday of the month.) The meeting and dinner are free and all South Central 9th District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. 

WHEN    TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2009
    5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
    Schedule
•    5:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Meeting
•    6:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Dinner

WHERE    NEW LOCATION
    First Union Baptist Church
    6144 Derwent Road, Richmond, Virginia
     
WHO        The Honorable Doug Conner, Councilman, South Central 9th District,
    Richmond City Council

CONTACT     For more information, please contact Councilman Doug Conner, at 804.233.8288, or visit: www.southsiderichmond.org.



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Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Cynthia I. Newbille to be sworn in as new East End 7th District Councilwoman

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL

Richmond City Hall

900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200

Richmond, Virginia  23219

www.council.richmondva.gov

All citizens invited and encouraged to attend

WHAT            Pending certification by the Richmond Board of Elections of the local election held Tuesday, November 3, 2009, Cynthia I. Newbille will be sworn in as the new Councilwoman for the Richmond City Council East End 7th District during its upcoming Formal Richmond City Council meeting.

            Ms. Newbille will fulfill the remaining three years of the elected term for that district, which was left vacant by the departure of Councilwoman Deloris L. McQuinn in December of 2008.

            Subsequent to her election to Richmond City Council in November 2008, Councilwoman McQuinn was elected in a Special State Election as 70th District Delegate to the Virginia General Assembly and resigned her Council position, as she was not legally able to hold both. (Note: The position of 70th District Delegate was left vacant by Dwight Jones as he resigned after being elected Mayor of Richmond.)

            In February 2009, Richmond City Council appointed Betty L. Squire to temporarily fill in as Councilperson for the East End 7th District until the election of a new member this month.

            Ms. Newbille’s term will run November 2009 to December 2012.

WHEN    MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2009 (Pending Certification)
    DURING RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL FORMAL MEETING
    6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

WHERE    Richmond City Council Chambers   
    Richmond City Hall, 2nd Floor, 900 E. Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia
     
WHO        The Honorable Members of Richmond City Council
    Cynthia I. Newbille

CONTACT     For more information, please contact Steve Skinner, at 804.646.6052, or steven.skinner@richmondgov.com.

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Monday, November 2, 2009

Councilwoman Kathy Graziano to hold Southwest 4th District meeting: Topics: Flu, leaf collection and new trash pickup schedules

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL

Richmond City Hall

900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200

Richmond, Virginia  23219

www.council.richmondva.gov


All Southwest 4th District residents invited and encouraged to attend

         
WHAT        Councilwoman Kathy Graziano, Southwest 4th District, Richmond City Council will hold a meeting in the Southwest 4th District. All citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. The meeting will include:

    Topics

•    Richmond Department of Public Works
1.    Report on Leaf Collection
2.    New trash collection schedules
3.    New bulk trash pickup schedules

•    Flu updates and information
       Dr. Donald Stern, Virginia Department of Health       

WHEN            WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2009
        7:00-8:30 p.m.
         
WHERE     St. Luke Lutheran Church
        7757 Chippenham Parkway
        Richmond, Virginia

WHO        The Honorable Kathy Graziano, Councilwoman
    Richmond City Council, Southwest 4th District

CONTACT     For more information, please contact David Hathcock, at 804.320.2454, or david.hathcock@richmondgov.com.




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