Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Richmond City Council Official meeting schedule for September 2012

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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Tuesday, 28 August 2012



Richmond City Council Official meeting schedule for September 2012



All Richmond citizens are invited and encouraged to attend all meetings, which are free and open to the public



WHAT In delivery of its official duties as the governing body of Richmond, Virginia, Richmond City Council holds an average of 12 official monthly public government meetings on behalf of Richmond residents to discuss, deliberate, and act on City laws, City Government Budget/Finances and City Government policy.



A summary of official Richmond City Council Official Public Meetings for the upcoming month is listed below. Meeting times and dates are subject to change and more meetings may be added as needed.



Richmond City Council Official Government Meetings are held monthly (with the exception of August and a second Formal and Informal meeting in December) on behalf of the "body of Council" and typically include (but are not limited to) two “Council Formal” meetings, two “Council Informal” meetings, six Council Standing Committee meetings, and Council Public Hearings and Public Information/Events held on an as-needed basis.



Richmond City Council Formal and Informal meetings are held in Richmond City Council Chambers, which is located on the second floor of Richmond City Hall, 900 E. Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219. Public Transportation, via GRTC, and free street parking around/in the vicinity of Richmond City Hall is available.



All Richmond citizens are invited and encouraged to attend all Richmond City Council meetings and to contact the Richmond Councilmember elected for their Richmond Voter District (by phone, in person, via email, or by mail) to learn more; provide input; and/or, ask questions.



Richmond City Council also invites and encourages all Richmond residents to attend and/or access Council Formal Meetings through any of the five ways that it has established to provide and deliver public access to the Council Formal Meetings.



The five ways Richmond City Council makes Richmond City Council Formal Meetings available to the public include the following:



1. Council holds regular Richmond City Council Formal Meetings Richmond City Council maintains a regular schedule of Formal Meetings and all Richmond Resident are invited and encouraged to attend any and all Richmond City Council Formal Meetings (The meetings are held in Richmond City Council Chambers, located on the second floor of Richmond City Hall, 900 E. Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219.)



2. Council provides Live TV Broadcasts of Council Formal Meetings Council provides live televised broadcast of Formal Meetings on PBS TV Station, WVCW



3. Council provides daily TV replays of Council Formal Meetings

Council provides televised replays Council Formal Meetings twice a day, beginning at Noon and 7:00 p.m. on Richmond Government Channel 17



4. Council provides video copies of Council Formal Meetings

Council provides video copies of Formal Meetings upon request



5. Council provides videos of Council Formal Meetings via website

Council provides videos of Formal Meetings on its website, at www.council.richmondva.gov - click Meeting Videos button.



CONTACT For updated meeting information, please call the Richmond City Council Office of the City Clerk, at 804.646.7955.



For more information regarding Richmond City Council, please contact Steve Skinner, Council Public Information Manager, Richmond City Council Office of the Council Chief of Staff, at 804.646.6052 (o); or, steven.skinner@richmondgov.com (email); or visit the Richmond City Council website, at www.council.richmondva.gov



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RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL

Richmond City Hall

900 East Broad Street, Suite 305

Richmond, Virginia 23219 U.S.A.



Richmond City Council Meeting Schedule Summary

2012 September



Monday, September 3, 2012______________________________________

LABOR DAY HOLIDAY (NO MEETINGS)

Richmond Government will observe the Labor Day Holiday and government offices and Richmond City Hall will be closed. Richmond City Council meetings regularly scheduled for that calendar day will be held the following day.



Tuesday, September 4, 2012; 5:00-6:30 p.m._________________________

Richmond City Council

ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE Meeting

Responsible for oversight, monitoring and updating policy regarding Richmond City Council internal operations, Council offices and functions of Richmond City Council Standing Committees and Richmond City Council Boards, Commissions and Task Forces.



LOCATION Richmond City Hall, 2nd Floor Large Conference Room

Richmond City Hall; 900 E. Broad Street, 2nd floor; Richmond, Virginia 23222



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



Monday, September 10, 2012; 3:00-5:00 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 City Council Chambers

Richmond City Hall; 900 E. Broad Street, 2nd floor; Richmond, Virginia 23222



Frequency Typically meets the second and forth Monday of each month; 3:00-4:30 p.m. (With the exception of holidays and the month of August and a second meeting in December, when typically no meetings are held.)



Monday, September 10, 2012; 6:00-8:00 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 public 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 City Council Chambers

Richmond City Hall; 900 E. Broad Street, 2nd floor; Richmond, Virginia 23222



Frequency Typically meets the second and forth Monday of each month; 6:00-8:00 p.m. (With the exception of holidays and the month of August and a second meeting in December, when typically no meetings are held.)



Monday, September 17, 2012; 5:00-6:30 p.m._______________________

Richmond City Council

PUBLIC SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE Meeting

The Committee is 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 Richmond Department of Police Training Academy

1202 W. Graham Road (Located in Richmond’s Northside - off Brook Road)



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



Tuesday, September 18, 2012; 3:00-4:30 p.m.____________ ___________

Richmond City Council

LAND USE, HOUSING AND TRANSPORTATION STANDING COMMITTEE Meeting

The Committee is responsible for oversight, monitoring and recommending laws and policy regarding real estate, housing, environmental issues, and public transportation.



LOCATION Richmond City Council Chambers

Richmond City Hall; 900 E. Broad Street, 2nd floor; Richmond, Virginia 23222



Frequency Typically meets the Tuesday following the 3rd Monday of each month; 3:00-4:30 p.m.



Wednesday, September 19, 2012; 5:00-6:30 p.m.___________________

Richmond City Council

HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES AND EDUCATION STANDING COMMITTEE Meeting

The Committee is responsible for oversight, monitoring and recommending laws and policy regarding public mental and physical health, social services, recreation, and the public library. It also balances the primary role of the Richmond Public Schools Board regarding oversight of Richmond Public Schools and Council’s responsibility for appropriation of public funds.



LOCATION Richmond City Council Chambers

Richmond City Hall; 900 E. Broad Street, 2nd floor; Richmond, Virginia 23222



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



Thursday, September 20, 2012; 3:00-4:30 p.m.______________________

Richmond City Council

FINANCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE Meeting

The Committee is 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 City Council Chambers

Richmond City Hall; 900 E. Broad Street, 2nd floor; Richmond, Virginia 23222



Frequency Beginning February 2011 meets the third Thursday of each month; 3:00-4:30 p.m.



Monday, September 24, 2012; 3:00-5:00 p.m._______________________

Richmond City Council

INFORMAL MEETING

This meeting is held for reviewing information and preparing for “Formal” Council meetings. Meetings may include presentations from city administration or private entities.



LOCATION Richmond City Council Chambers

Richmond City Hall; 900 E. Broad Street, 2nd floor; Richmond, Virginia 23222



Frequency Typically meets the second and forth Monday of each month; 3:00-4:30 p.m. (With the exception of holidays and the month of August and a second meeting in December, when typically no meetings are held.)



Monday, September 24, 2012; 6:00-8:00 p.m._______________________

Richmond City Council

FORMAL MEETING

This meeting is held for deciding official Council action, which includes discussing, adopting, rejecting, and amending laws and approving the budget. Formal meetings include a time for public 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 City Council Chambers

Richmond City Hall; 900 E. Broad Street, 2nd floor; Richmond, Virginia 23222



Frequency Typically meets the second and forth Monday of each month; 6:00-8:00 p.m. (With the exception of holidays and the month of August and a second meeting in December, when typically no meetings are held.)



Thursday, September 27, 2012; 5:00-6:30 p.m________________________

Richmond City Council

GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE Meeting

The Committee is responsible for reviewing general operations of all city administrative departments, agencies and offices and for making appropriate policy and operational changes and recommendations to increase efficiency and meet community priorities.



LOCATION Richmond City Hall, 2nd Floor Large Conference Room

Richmond City Hall; 900 E. Broad Street, 2nd floor; Richmond, Virginia 23222





Frequency Typically meets the Fourth Thursday of each month; 4:00-5:30 p.m.





Richmond City Council ____________________________________________



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.



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Richmond City Council - Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219

804.646.5345 tel - www.council.richmondva.gov website





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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.