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 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.
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL: 2009 OCTOBER SUMMARY OF OFFICIAL PUBLIC MEETINGS
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2009: 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Richmond City Council COMMISSION ON ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW TASKFORCE
The purpose of the Taskforce is to review the process and guidelines of the Richmond City Council Commission of Architectural Review, which provides oversight and review regarding erection, reconstruction, alteration or restoration of buildings or structures within designated Richmond Historic Districts as to architectural compatibility with existing historic landmarks, buildings or structures. Citizens wishing to speak are required to register prior to Noon on Thursday, October 1, 2009 by contacting the Clerk’s Office, at 804.646.7955.
LOCATION
Richmond Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street
Frequency
New Taskforce plans to meet the first Thursday of the month until completion.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2009: 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Richmond City Council FALL RETREAT (Being held in place of Richmond City Council Organizational Development Standing Committee)
LOCATION
Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street, 2nd Floor, Conference Room
Frequency
Typically meets in the fall of the year.
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MONDAY, OCTOBER 12, 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 Street
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, OCTOBER 12, 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 Street
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, OCTOBER 15, 2009; 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 Street
Frequency
Typically the third Thursday of each month; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2009; 5:00-6:30 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.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER, 20, 2009; 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 Street
Frequency
Typically the Tuesday following the 3rd Monday of each month; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 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 Street
Frequency
Typically the third Wednesday of each month; 5:00-6:30 p.m.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2009; 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.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2009; 3:00-5:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council INFORMAL MEETING
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 Street
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, OCTOBER 26, 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 Street
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)
CONTACT For more information, please contact Steve Skinner, at 804. 646.6052 or steven.skinner@richmondgov.com
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