Richmond City Council holds an average of 12 official monthly public meetings to discuss, deliberate, and act on laws and policy on behalf of our community. Citizens are invited and encouraged to attend these meetings, which include (but are not limited to) two Council “Council Formal Meeting Sessions”, two “Council Informal Meeting Sessions”, six Council Standing Committee meetings, and Richmond City Council Public Hearings/Special Events/Commission meetings, held on an as-needed basis.
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, 4 February 2010
Richmond City Council Summary of Upcoming Official Council Public meetings to be held in February 2010 - Updated Public Safety Meeting
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 our community. Citizens are invited and encouraged to attend these meetings, which include (but are not limited to) two Council “Council Formal Meeting Sessions”, two “Council Informal Meeting Sessions”, six Council Standing Committee meetings, and Richmond City Council Public Hearings/Special Events/Commission meetings, held on an as-needed basis.
The following is the Richmond City Council Official Public Meeting Summary for Upcoming meetings in January 2010. Meeting times and dates are subject to change and more meetings may be added to the list, which does not included schedules for Richmond City Council Boards or Commissions. For more information and/or assistance, please call 804.646.7955.
Richmond City Council Official Public Upcoming Meeting Summary for January 2010
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2010; 3:00-5:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council INFORMAL MEETING SESSION
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)
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2010; 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council FORMAL MEETING SESSION
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)
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2010; 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council LAND USE, HOUSING AND TRANSPORTATION STANDING COMMITTEE
Responsible for oversight, monitoring and recommending laws and policy regarding real estate, housing, environmental issues, and public transportation.
LOCATION Richmond Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St.
Frequency Typically the Tuesday following the 3rd Monday of each month; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2010; 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council PUBLIC SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE
Responsible for oversight, monitoring and recommending laws and policy regarding judiciary, law enforcement, fire and emergency response and prevention, ambulance services and emergency communications. Location recently changed from Council Chambers to Police Academy.
LOCATION Richmond Police Academy - 1202 W. Graham Road (Richmond’s Northside)
Frequency Typically the third Monday of each month; 5:00-6:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2010; 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, FEBRUARY 18, 2010; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council FINANCE STANDING COMMITTEE
Responsible for oversight, monitoring and recommending laws and policy regarding city fiscal operations, which includes the budgetary process, annual/biannual fiscal plan budgets, revenue and expenses and internal fiscal controls.
LOCATION Richmond Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St.
Frequency Typically the third Thursday of each month; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2010; 3:00-5:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council INFORMAL MEETING SESSION
Responsible for reviewing information and preparing for “Formal” Council meetings and 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)
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2010; 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council FORMAL MEETING SESSION
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)
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2010; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE
Responsible for oversight, monitoring and recommending laws and policy regarding Richmond City Council Standing Committees/Boards/Commissions; and, all other items not related or assigned to or by other Council Standing Committees.
LOCATION Richmond City Hall, 2nd fl; 900 E. Broad St., 2nd Floor, Conference Room
Frequency Typically the Fourth Thursday of each month; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
CONTACT For more information, please contact Steve Skinner, Council Public Information, at 804.646.6052 or steven.skinner@richmondgov.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)
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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.
