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 hold its first meeting of the year. The meeting is free and all citizens are invited and encouraged to attend.
WHEN Thursday, January 7, 2009
4:00-5:30 p.m.
WHERE Richmond East District Initiative Building
701 N. 25th Street (In Richmond’s Historic Church Hill Neighborhood)
WHO The Honorable Delores L. McQuinn, Delegate, Virginia House of Delegates 70th District, Chairman, Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission
CONTACT For more information, please contact Beverly Crawford, at 804.698.1070, or deldmcquinn@house.virginia.gov
BACKGROUND _______________________________________________________________________
Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission
The Commission was established by Richmond City Council in 1998 to help promote awareness of the history and legacy of slavery in Richmond. Recent projects have included:
• Richmond Slave Trail formally 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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Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Councilwoman Reva Trammell to hold Southside 8th District meeting
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200
Richmond, Virginia 23219
www.council.richmondva.gov
Follow-up on quality of life issues: All Southside 8th District citizens invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT Councilwoman Reva M. Trammell, Southside 8th District, Richmond City Council will hold a meeting in the Southside 8th District. Councilwoman Trammel personally holds individual monthly meetings that include information on her goals and accomplishments, a thematic agenda, and special guests. The meetings are free and all Southside 8th District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. The agenda for this meeting will include:
• Capt. Steve Drew, 2nd Precinct Commander
Richmond Police Department
WHEN THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2009
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 District
CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilwoman Trammell, at 804-240-5050 (mobile); or, 233-7382 (home), or reva.trammell@richmondgov.com.
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200
Richmond, Virginia 23219
www.council.richmondva.gov
Follow-up on quality of life issues: All Southside 8th District citizens invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT Councilwoman Reva M. Trammell, Southside 8th District, Richmond City Council will hold a meeting in the Southside 8th District. Councilwoman Trammel personally holds individual monthly meetings that include information on her goals and accomplishments, a thematic agenda, and special guests. The meetings are free and all Southside 8th District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. The agenda for this meeting will include:
• Capt. Steve Drew, 2nd Precinct Commander
Richmond Police Department
WHEN THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2009
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 District
CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilwoman Trammell, at 804-240-5050 (mobile); or, 233-7382 (home), or reva.trammell@richmondgov.com.
Monday, December 14, 2009
Richmond to honor Harlem Globetrotters, Richmond City Attorney Norman Sales and others tonight
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 the Harlem Globetrotters, Annette Holt, Virginia Local Initiatives Support Corporation, Richmond City Attorney Norman Sales, among others (ALL LISTED BELOW), during the Richmond City Council Formal Council meeting tonight. The ceremony will also include a presentation by the Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission of Accredited Law Enforcement Agency Certification of Accreditation on behalf of the Richmond Sheriff’s Office.
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, 14 DECEMBER 2009
During Richmond City Council Awards and Presentations Ceremony held at the 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
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BACKGROUND _________________________________________________________________
The awards include:
Richmond City Council and Mayor Dwight Jones Official Recognition Award
Harlem Globetrotters
The Honorable Dwight C. Jones, Mayor of Richmond, and The Honorable members of Richmond City Council, the governing legislative body of Richmond, do hereby unite together in solidarity and common purpose to jointly and publically recognize and celebrate the Harlem Globetrotters exhibition basketball team for the many years of fun-filled entertainment they have provided for generations of families.
With a history dating back to 1926, the Harlem Globetrotters are one of the most recognizable, most iconic, and most-loved sports-entertainment teams in the world. Known for the incorporation of tremendous basketball skills and comedic routines, the team has been showcased in numerous movies, cartoons and television shows over the years.
The outstanding legacy of the Harlem Globetrotters includes having played more than 25,000 games before more than 130 million fans in 120 countries and, in 2002, being inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball of Fame.
Public Service Award ____________________________________________________
Annette Holt
Dance Program Specialist/Co-Dance Program Manager
Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and
Community Facilities-Municipal City Dance Program
Richmond City Council does hereby officially recognize, honor and celebrate Annette Holt, Dance Program Specialist/Co-Dance Program Manager for the Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities-Municipal City Dance Program in recognition of thirty years of teaching dance to the residents of Richmond.
Joining the Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities in 1979, Ms. Holt has played an integral role in the establishment and success of the current Municipal City Dance Program. During her tenure, the program has included more than 15,000 students ranging in age from three to 80 who are instructed on a wide variety of dance style that include Ballet, Modern Dance, Urban Hip-Hop and Christian Praise Dance.
Official Recognition _____________________________________________________
Greta Harris
Interim Executive Director
Virginia Local Initiatives Support Corporation
Richmond City Council does hereby officially recognize and honor Greta Harris, Interim Executive Director, of the nonprofit Virginia Local Initiatives Support Corporation for her organization’s role in assisting the City of Richmond with additional funding to install football field lighting and other upgrades on behalf of the Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities’ Hotchkiss Community Center and Blackwell Community Center.
The financial assistance for these projects included grants from the National Football League Grassroots Program, a partnership between the National Football League Fund, the Washington Redskins Charitable Foundation and the Local Initiatives Support Corporation.
Marvin Hicks
Richmond City Council does hereby officially recognize, Marvin Hicks, a member of one of the Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities youth football teams, for being among 94 Richmond youngsters who visited the National Football League’s Washington Redskins Football Team training camp in August and was one of two Richmond children selected to serve as a “kickoff kid” by removing the kicking tee during the first and second-half kickoffs at a Redskins’ preseason game on August 28, 2009.
Damien Maple
Richmond City Council does hereby officially recognize, Damien Maple, a member of one of the Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities youth football teams, for being among 94 Richmond youngsters who visited the National Football League’s Washington Redskins Football Team training camp in August and was one of two Richmond children selected to serve as a “kickoff kid” by removing the kicking tee during the first and second-half kickoffs at a Redskins’ preseason game on August 28, 2009.
Community Service Award ______________________________________________
Mary Argenteanu
Richmond City Council does hereby officially recognize, honor and celebrate Mary Argenteanu for her leadership and dedication in helping to further beautify Richmond Public Schools and the community.
A lifelong public servant, Ms. Argenteanu is a retired Commonwealth of Virginia employee and member of the Richmond Audubon Society. Her community beautification efforts included her active leadership in the creation and care of Learning Gardens at Richmond Public Schools’ Swansboro Elementary School and Southampton Elementary School and in the establishment a nature trail in the community Southampton Neighborhood.
Assisted by school administration, educators, and volunteers, the Learning Gardens are designed as teaching tools and serve to beautify the schools and the entire city. Greatly enhancing our community and the education of our children, these scenic Learning Gardens include native plantings that are designed to be bird and butterfly friendly and drought and weather tolerant. Financial support for these projects has come from the Audubon Society, Southampton Citizens Association and individuals.
Southampton
Citizens Association
Richmond City Council does hereby officially recognize and honor the Southampton Citizens Association for its ongoing dedication to the further beautification of the Southampton Neighborhood, located in the Southwest 4th District of Richmond.
The Association’s community beautification efforts include financial support of the creation and care of a Learning Garden at Richmond Public Schools Southampton
Elementary School and in the establishment a nature trail in the community.
The Southampton Citizens Association represents the residents of the Southampton and Stratford Hills area of Richmond through the support of programs and initiatives used to further increase and enhance the livability, economic value and welfare of
the community.
Assisted by school administration, educators, and volunteers, the Learning Garden at Southampton Elementary School is designed as a teaching tool and serves to beautify the school and the entire city. Greatly enhancing our community and the education of our children, the scenic Learning Garden includes native plantings that are designed to be bird and butterfly friendly and drought and weather tolerant.
Anonymous Benefactor
Richmond City Council does hereby officially recognize and honor an Anonymous Benefactor for her dedication to helping further beautify our community and Richmond Public Schools.
This anonymous benefactor’s community support efforts includes their considerable personal financial donation on behalf of the construction and maintenance of the Learning Gardens at Richmond Public Schools’ Swansboro Elementary School and Southampton Elementary School and in the establishment a nature trail in the community Southampton Neighborhood.
Assisted by school administration, educators, and volunteers, the Learning Gardens are designed as teaching tools and serve to beautify the schools and the entire city. Greatly enhancing our community and the education of our children, these scenic Learning Gardens include native plantings that are designed to be bird and butterfly friendly and drought and weather tolerant.
Richmond City Council Thomas Jefferson Award for Public Service _________
Norman Sales, Richmond City Attorney
For providing more than 20 years of outstanding legal representation on behalf of our city government, which includes progressive service in the Richmond Office of the City Attorney as an Assistant, Senior Assistant, and more than four years as the Richmond City Attorney; from October 1989 through December 2009.
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 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 the Harlem Globetrotters, Annette Holt, Virginia Local Initiatives Support Corporation, Richmond City Attorney Norman Sales, among others (ALL LISTED BELOW), during the Richmond City Council Formal Council meeting tonight. The ceremony will also include a presentation by the Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission of Accredited Law Enforcement Agency Certification of Accreditation on behalf of the Richmond Sheriff’s Office.
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, 14 DECEMBER 2009
During Richmond City Council Awards and Presentations Ceremony held at the 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
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BACKGROUND _________________________________________________________________
The awards include:
Richmond City Council and Mayor Dwight Jones Official Recognition Award
Harlem Globetrotters
The Honorable Dwight C. Jones, Mayor of Richmond, and The Honorable members of Richmond City Council, the governing legislative body of Richmond, do hereby unite together in solidarity and common purpose to jointly and publically recognize and celebrate the Harlem Globetrotters exhibition basketball team for the many years of fun-filled entertainment they have provided for generations of families.
With a history dating back to 1926, the Harlem Globetrotters are one of the most recognizable, most iconic, and most-loved sports-entertainment teams in the world. Known for the incorporation of tremendous basketball skills and comedic routines, the team has been showcased in numerous movies, cartoons and television shows over the years.
The outstanding legacy of the Harlem Globetrotters includes having played more than 25,000 games before more than 130 million fans in 120 countries and, in 2002, being inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball of Fame.
Public Service Award ____________________________________________________
Annette Holt
Dance Program Specialist/Co-Dance Program Manager
Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and
Community Facilities-Municipal City Dance Program
Richmond City Council does hereby officially recognize, honor and celebrate Annette Holt, Dance Program Specialist/Co-Dance Program Manager for the Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities-Municipal City Dance Program in recognition of thirty years of teaching dance to the residents of Richmond.
Joining the Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities in 1979, Ms. Holt has played an integral role in the establishment and success of the current Municipal City Dance Program. During her tenure, the program has included more than 15,000 students ranging in age from three to 80 who are instructed on a wide variety of dance style that include Ballet, Modern Dance, Urban Hip-Hop and Christian Praise Dance.
Official Recognition _____________________________________________________
Greta Harris
Interim Executive Director
Virginia Local Initiatives Support Corporation
Richmond City Council does hereby officially recognize and honor Greta Harris, Interim Executive Director, of the nonprofit Virginia Local Initiatives Support Corporation for her organization’s role in assisting the City of Richmond with additional funding to install football field lighting and other upgrades on behalf of the Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities’ Hotchkiss Community Center and Blackwell Community Center.
The financial assistance for these projects included grants from the National Football League Grassroots Program, a partnership between the National Football League Fund, the Washington Redskins Charitable Foundation and the Local Initiatives Support Corporation.
Marvin Hicks
Richmond City Council does hereby officially recognize, Marvin Hicks, a member of one of the Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities youth football teams, for being among 94 Richmond youngsters who visited the National Football League’s Washington Redskins Football Team training camp in August and was one of two Richmond children selected to serve as a “kickoff kid” by removing the kicking tee during the first and second-half kickoffs at a Redskins’ preseason game on August 28, 2009.
Damien Maple
Richmond City Council does hereby officially recognize, Damien Maple, a member of one of the Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities youth football teams, for being among 94 Richmond youngsters who visited the National Football League’s Washington Redskins Football Team training camp in August and was one of two Richmond children selected to serve as a “kickoff kid” by removing the kicking tee during the first and second-half kickoffs at a Redskins’ preseason game on August 28, 2009.
Community Service Award ______________________________________________
Mary Argenteanu
Richmond City Council does hereby officially recognize, honor and celebrate Mary Argenteanu for her leadership and dedication in helping to further beautify Richmond Public Schools and the community.
A lifelong public servant, Ms. Argenteanu is a retired Commonwealth of Virginia employee and member of the Richmond Audubon Society. Her community beautification efforts included her active leadership in the creation and care of Learning Gardens at Richmond Public Schools’ Swansboro Elementary School and Southampton Elementary School and in the establishment a nature trail in the community Southampton Neighborhood.
Assisted by school administration, educators, and volunteers, the Learning Gardens are designed as teaching tools and serve to beautify the schools and the entire city. Greatly enhancing our community and the education of our children, these scenic Learning Gardens include native plantings that are designed to be bird and butterfly friendly and drought and weather tolerant. Financial support for these projects has come from the Audubon Society, Southampton Citizens Association and individuals.
Southampton
Citizens Association
Richmond City Council does hereby officially recognize and honor the Southampton Citizens Association for its ongoing dedication to the further beautification of the Southampton Neighborhood, located in the Southwest 4th District of Richmond.
The Association’s community beautification efforts include financial support of the creation and care of a Learning Garden at Richmond Public Schools Southampton
Elementary School and in the establishment a nature trail in the community.
The Southampton Citizens Association represents the residents of the Southampton and Stratford Hills area of Richmond through the support of programs and initiatives used to further increase and enhance the livability, economic value and welfare of
the community.
Assisted by school administration, educators, and volunteers, the Learning Garden at Southampton Elementary School is designed as a teaching tool and serves to beautify the school and the entire city. Greatly enhancing our community and the education of our children, the scenic Learning Garden includes native plantings that are designed to be bird and butterfly friendly and drought and weather tolerant.
Anonymous Benefactor
Richmond City Council does hereby officially recognize and honor an Anonymous Benefactor for her dedication to helping further beautify our community and Richmond Public Schools.
This anonymous benefactor’s community support efforts includes their considerable personal financial donation on behalf of the construction and maintenance of the Learning Gardens at Richmond Public Schools’ Swansboro Elementary School and Southampton Elementary School and in the establishment a nature trail in the community Southampton Neighborhood.
Assisted by school administration, educators, and volunteers, the Learning Gardens are designed as teaching tools and serve to beautify the schools and the entire city. Greatly enhancing our community and the education of our children, these scenic Learning Gardens include native plantings that are designed to be bird and butterfly friendly and drought and weather tolerant.
Richmond City Council Thomas Jefferson Award for Public Service _________
Norman Sales, Richmond City Attorney
For providing more than 20 years of outstanding legal representation on behalf of our city government, which includes progressive service in the Richmond Office of the City Attorney as an Assistant, Senior Assistant, and more than four years as the Richmond City Attorney; from October 1989 through December 2009.
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 City Attorney Search and Interview Panel announced
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200
Richmond, Virginia 23219
www.council.richmondva.gov
To fill position becoming vacant due to retirement of Norman Sales
(RICHMOND, VA, U.S.A.)– Richmond City Council today announces the creation of a Richmond City Attorney Search and Interview Panel to fill the position of Richmond City Attorney that is becoming vacant with the retirement of current Richmond City Attorney, Norman Sales, Mr. Sales announced his retirement from the City of Richmond on November 12, 2009; to become effective on December 31, 2009. David Seitz, Senior Assistant Richmond City Attorney will serve as Interim Richmond City Attorney until the position is filled.
Duties of the Richmond City Attorney include management and oversight of the Richmond Office of the City Attorney, which provides legal representation on behalf of the legislative and administrative branches of government. This includes all departments, boards, commissions and agencies of the City.
Recruitment of a new Richmond City Attorney has been advertised at the local, state and national level. The position will remain open until filled. Interested potential applicants should contact the Richmond Department of Human Resources and/or visit the City of Richmond Website for more information.
The Richmond City Attorney Search and Interview Panel will begin reviewing prospective resumes in January 2010. Members of the Panel were appointed by the President of Council, with recommendations from Mayor Dwight Jones. They include:
Richmond City Attorney Search and Interview Panel
• The Honorable Kathy Graziano, President of Richmond City Council
Councilwoman, Southwest 4th District
• The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman, East End 7th District
• David Hicks, Mayor’s Senior Policy Advisor, Richmond Office of the Mayor
• Anthony Troy, Attorney, Troutman Sanders Attorneys at Law
• William “Bill’ Hefty, Attorney, Hefty & Wiley, P.C. Attorneys at Law
• The Honorable Ralph “Bill” Axselle, (Virginia House of Delegates member, 1974-
1990) Attorney, Williams Mullen (Law Firm)
• Mark Flynn, Director of Legal Services, Virginia Municipal League
CONTACT For more information, please contact Daisy E. Weaver, Richmond City Council Chief of Staff, 804.646.5921 or daisy.weaver@richmondgov.com
BACKGROUND ____________________________________________________________________
Current Richmond City Attorney, Norman Sales, will retire from the City of Richmond, following more than 20 years of legal on behalf of our city government, which includes progressive service in the Richmond Office of the City Attorney as an Assistant, Senior Assistant, and more than four years as the Richmond City Attorney; from October 1989 through December 2009.
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Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200
Richmond, Virginia 23219
www.council.richmondva.gov
To fill position becoming vacant due to retirement of Norman Sales
(RICHMOND, VA, U.S.A.)– Richmond City Council today announces the creation of a Richmond City Attorney Search and Interview Panel to fill the position of Richmond City Attorney that is becoming vacant with the retirement of current Richmond City Attorney, Norman Sales, Mr. Sales announced his retirement from the City of Richmond on November 12, 2009; to become effective on December 31, 2009. David Seitz, Senior Assistant Richmond City Attorney will serve as Interim Richmond City Attorney until the position is filled.
Duties of the Richmond City Attorney include management and oversight of the Richmond Office of the City Attorney, which provides legal representation on behalf of the legislative and administrative branches of government. This includes all departments, boards, commissions and agencies of the City.
Recruitment of a new Richmond City Attorney has been advertised at the local, state and national level. The position will remain open until filled. Interested potential applicants should contact the Richmond Department of Human Resources and/or visit the City of Richmond Website for more information.
The Richmond City Attorney Search and Interview Panel will begin reviewing prospective resumes in January 2010. Members of the Panel were appointed by the President of Council, with recommendations from Mayor Dwight Jones. They include:
Richmond City Attorney Search and Interview Panel
• The Honorable Kathy Graziano, President of Richmond City Council
Councilwoman, Southwest 4th District
• The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman, East End 7th District
• David Hicks, Mayor’s Senior Policy Advisor, Richmond Office of the Mayor
• Anthony Troy, Attorney, Troutman Sanders Attorneys at Law
• William “Bill’ Hefty, Attorney, Hefty & Wiley, P.C. Attorneys at Law
• The Honorable Ralph “Bill” Axselle, (Virginia House of Delegates member, 1974-
1990) Attorney, Williams Mullen (Law Firm)
• Mark Flynn, Director of Legal Services, Virginia Municipal League
CONTACT For more information, please contact Daisy E. Weaver, Richmond City Council Chief of Staff, 804.646.5921 or daisy.weaver@richmondgov.com
BACKGROUND ____________________________________________________________________
Current Richmond City Attorney, Norman Sales, will retire from the City of Richmond, following more than 20 years of legal on behalf of our city government, which includes progressive service in the Richmond Office of the City Attorney as an Assistant, Senior Assistant, and more than four years as the Richmond City Attorney; from October 1989 through December 2009.
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Friday, December 11, 2009
Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson to hold holiday event to thank Richmond Police Department and its partners for the Richmond Six Points Initiative anti-crime operation
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200
Richmond, Virginia 23219
www.council.richmondva.gov
All Gateway 6th District residents invited to attend; To include refreshments and live entertainment
WHAT Richmond City Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson, Gateway 6th District, will hold a holiday event to thank the Richmond Police Department and its partners, which include the Virginia Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney of Richmond, state and federal law enforcement agencies, and other government, business and community organizations, for the successful anti-crime operation, Richmond Six Points Initiative. The event is free and will include live gospel and jazz music and refreshments and all Gateway 6th District residents are invited to attend.
WHEN Saturday December 12, 2009
4:00-6:00 p.m.
WHERE Ann Hardy Park
3300 First Avenue
WHO The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th District
Richmond Police Department
Virginia Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney of Richmond
Other Community Partners
CONTACT For more information regarding this event, please contact Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson, Gateway 6th District, at 804.646.7964 (office); or John Westbrook at john.westbrook@richmondgov.com
Richmond Six Points Initiative Background ________________________________________
In 2009 the Richmond Police Department established an anti-crime operation named Richmond Six Points Initiative; based on the six components of hope, chance, recovery, restoration, partnership and community. The pilot program began in the Highland Park Neighborhood of Richmond and included an undercover anti-drug operation in the area of Enslow Avenue, Meadowbridge Road and Front Street. Thus far, the operation has lead to 20 arrests of drug suppliers; 50 cases made for various other drug violations; and, four criminal indictments. The operation took nine kilos of cocaine, 12 firearms, 505 grams of heroin and nearly $40,000 in cash off the streets. For more information on the Richmond Police Department’s Richmond Six Points Initiative, please contact the Richmond Police Department Public Affairs Unit, at 804.646.0607.
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Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200
Richmond, Virginia 23219
www.council.richmondva.gov
All Gateway 6th District residents invited to attend; To include refreshments and live entertainment
WHAT Richmond City Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson, Gateway 6th District, will hold a holiday event to thank the Richmond Police Department and its partners, which include the Virginia Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney of Richmond, state and federal law enforcement agencies, and other government, business and community organizations, for the successful anti-crime operation, Richmond Six Points Initiative. The event is free and will include live gospel and jazz music and refreshments and all Gateway 6th District residents are invited to attend.
WHEN Saturday December 12, 2009
4:00-6:00 p.m.
WHERE Ann Hardy Park
3300 First Avenue
WHO The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th District
Richmond Police Department
Virginia Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney of Richmond
Other Community Partners
CONTACT For more information regarding this event, please contact Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson, Gateway 6th District, at 804.646.7964 (office); or John Westbrook at john.westbrook@richmondgov.com
Richmond Six Points Initiative Background ________________________________________
In 2009 the Richmond Police Department established an anti-crime operation named Richmond Six Points Initiative; based on the six components of hope, chance, recovery, restoration, partnership and community. The pilot program began in the Highland Park Neighborhood of Richmond and included an undercover anti-drug operation in the area of Enslow Avenue, Meadowbridge Road and Front Street. Thus far, the operation has lead to 20 arrests of drug suppliers; 50 cases made for various other drug violations; and, four criminal indictments. The operation took nine kilos of cocaine, 12 firearms, 505 grams of heroin and nearly $40,000 in cash off the streets. For more information on the Richmond Police Department’s Richmond Six Points Initiative, please contact the Richmond Police Department Public Affairs Unit, at 804.646.0607.
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Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson to hold annual Gateway 6th District Christmas Celebration
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200
Richmond, Virginia 23219
www.council.richmondva.gov
Will include refreshments and live entertainment
WHAT Richmond City Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson, Gateway 6th District, will hold her annual Gateway 6th District Christmas Celebration. This is an annual constituent meeting held in the Gateway 6th District and is a continuation of regular meetings she typically holds on the second Saturday of each month. Her monthly meetings include information on Gateway 6th District goals and accomplishments; a thematic agenda of current interest; and, special guests. This is her 74th 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. The event will include:
Awards and Recognition ___________________________________________
Councilwoman Robertson recognizes citizens, civic/community
organizations, non-profit organizations, corporations, Council staff, and Administration staff for outstanding service to the Gateway 6th District.
Live Entertainment _________________________________________________
Debo Dabney (Renowned Gospel/Jazz Musician)
Oakgrove/Bellemeade Elementary School Afro Jazz Dancers
Overby-Sheppard Elementary School Singers
Raymond Cottman (Gospel/Spoken Word Recording Artist)
Debut of the Gateway 6th District “Whosoever Will” Chorus and Performance Troupe
Refreshments _________________________________________________
Free refreshments will be served
WHEN Saturday December 12, 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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Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200
Richmond, Virginia 23219
www.council.richmondva.gov
Will include refreshments and live entertainment
WHAT Richmond City Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson, Gateway 6th District, will hold her annual Gateway 6th District Christmas Celebration. This is an annual constituent meeting held in the Gateway 6th District and is a continuation of regular meetings she typically holds on the second Saturday of each month. Her monthly meetings include information on Gateway 6th District goals and accomplishments; a thematic agenda of current interest; and, special guests. This is her 74th 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. The event will include:
Awards and Recognition ___________________________________________
Councilwoman Robertson recognizes citizens, civic/community
organizations, non-profit organizations, corporations, Council staff, and Administration staff for outstanding service to the Gateway 6th District.
Live Entertainment _________________________________________________
Debo Dabney (Renowned Gospel/Jazz Musician)
Oakgrove/Bellemeade Elementary School Afro Jazz Dancers
Overby-Sheppard Elementary School Singers
Raymond Cottman (Gospel/Spoken Word Recording Artist)
Debut of the Gateway 6th District “Whosoever Will” Chorus and Performance Troupe
Refreshments _________________________________________________
Free refreshments will be served
WHEN Saturday December 12, 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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Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Richmond City Council to receive wreath on behalf of departed U.S. Military Veterans
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200
Richmond, Virginia 23219
www.council.richmondva.gov
Councilwoman Trammell to accept wreath
WHAT On behalf of the City, Richmond City Councilwoman Reva M. Trammell
(Southside 8th District) will accept a wreath honoring the service of departed United States Military Veterans.
Part of a national tribute sponsored by the Worchester Wreath Company (Harrington, Maine) and its Wreaths Across America initiative, wreaths will be placed on the graves of departed U. S. Military Service Veterans and at other official memorials, locations and sites nationally and worldwide.
This day will begin at 9:00 a.m. with a ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia and proceed with wreaths being placed nationally and worldwide at official sites and cemeteries.
Official worldwide ceremonies will begin simultaneously at Noon, Eastern Standard Time 1700 Zulu.
WHEN RICHMOND SCHEUDLE - Saturday, December 12, 2009
9:00 a.m. Convoy will muster at Cox Transportation (1044 Dow Gil Road, Ashland, Virginia). Convoy will include an 18-wheel truck, Virginia State Police and Richmond Police Dept. Motorcycle Squad and up to 500 motorcycle riders.
10:00 a.m. Convoy departs Ashland, Virginia (Traveling I-95 South).
Route in Richmond includes Belvidere to Virginia War Memorial for presentation; then to Virginia Capitol Square then to Richmond City Hall for Presentation; then to Richmond National Cemetery.
10:45 a.m. Branch of convoy proceeds to Richmond City Hall (900 E. Broad Street) 9th Street Entrance - to present wreath to City
Noon Ceremony at Richmond National Cemetery (1701 Williamsburg Road, Richmond, Virginia)
WHERE Richmond City Hall, 9th Street Entrance (900 E. Broad Street)
WHO The Honorable Reva M. Trammell, Councilwoman, Southside 8th District
CONTACT For more information, please contact: Cliff Troutman (Former U.S. Marine Corps Sgt.), Wreaths Across America, at 804.232.3813 (tel) or email, at cliffshad1903@yahoo.com
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Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200
Richmond, Virginia 23219
www.council.richmondva.gov
Councilwoman Trammell to accept wreath
WHAT On behalf of the City, Richmond City Councilwoman Reva M. Trammell
(Southside 8th District) will accept a wreath honoring the service of departed United States Military Veterans.
Part of a national tribute sponsored by the Worchester Wreath Company (Harrington, Maine) and its Wreaths Across America initiative, wreaths will be placed on the graves of departed U. S. Military Service Veterans and at other official memorials, locations and sites nationally and worldwide.
This day will begin at 9:00 a.m. with a ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia and proceed with wreaths being placed nationally and worldwide at official sites and cemeteries.
Official worldwide ceremonies will begin simultaneously at Noon, Eastern Standard Time 1700 Zulu.
WHEN RICHMOND SCHEUDLE - Saturday, December 12, 2009
9:00 a.m. Convoy will muster at Cox Transportation (1044 Dow Gil Road, Ashland, Virginia). Convoy will include an 18-wheel truck, Virginia State Police and Richmond Police Dept. Motorcycle Squad and up to 500 motorcycle riders.
10:00 a.m. Convoy departs Ashland, Virginia (Traveling I-95 South).
Route in Richmond includes Belvidere to Virginia War Memorial for presentation; then to Virginia Capitol Square then to Richmond City Hall for Presentation; then to Richmond National Cemetery.
10:45 a.m. Branch of convoy proceeds to Richmond City Hall (900 E. Broad Street) 9th Street Entrance - to present wreath to City
Noon Ceremony at Richmond National Cemetery (1701 Williamsburg Road, Richmond, Virginia)
WHERE Richmond City Hall, 9th Street Entrance (900 E. Broad Street)
WHO The Honorable Reva M. Trammell, Councilwoman, Southside 8th District
CONTACT For more information, please contact: Cliff Troutman (Former U.S. Marine Corps Sgt.), Wreaths Across America, at 804.232.3813 (tel) or email, at cliffshad1903@yahoo.com
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Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission Meeting and Holiday Party
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 hold its final meeting of the year, which will include a holiday party. Light refreshments will be served. All citizens are invited and encouraged to attend.
WHEN Thursday, December 10, 2009
4:00-6:00 p.m.
WHERE East End Family Resource Center
2504 Jefferson Avenue (In Richmond’s Historic Church Hill Neighborhood)
WHO The Honorable Delores L. McQuinn, Delegate, Virginia House of Delegates 70th District, Chairman, Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission
CONTACT For more information, please contact Beverly Crawford, at 804.698.1070, or deldmcquinn@house.virginia.gov
BACKGROUND _______________________________________________________________________
Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission
The Commission was established by Richmond City Council in 1998 to help promote awareness of the history and legacy of slavery in Richmond. 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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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 hold its final meeting of the year, which will include a holiday party. Light refreshments will be served. All citizens are invited and encouraged to attend.
WHEN Thursday, December 10, 2009
4:00-6:00 p.m.
WHERE East End Family Resource Center
2504 Jefferson Avenue (In Richmond’s Historic Church Hill Neighborhood)
WHO The Honorable Delores L. McQuinn, Delegate, Virginia House of Delegates 70th District, Chairman, Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission
CONTACT For more information, please contact Beverly Crawford, at 804.698.1070, or deldmcquinn@house.virginia.gov
BACKGROUND _______________________________________________________________________
Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission
The Commission was established by Richmond City Council in 1998 to help promote awareness of the history and legacy of slavery in Richmond. 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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Friday, December 4, 2009
Statement by Councilman Doug Conner regarding fire at Chesterfield Square Apartments
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200
Richmond, Virginia 23219
www.council.richmondva.gov
Asks for generous financial donations to be sent to the American Red Cross Greater Richmond Chapter
(Richmond, Virginia) -- Richmond City Councilman Doug Conner, South Central 9th District, Richmond City Council, today releases the following statement regarding the fire Tuesday night, December 1, 2009, at the Chesterfield Square Apartments (a rent-subsidized complex for seniors and people with disabilities).
“My thoughts and prayers go out to the families affected by this tragedy and my hopes for them for a speedy return to normalcy in the aftermath of this terrible disruption in their lives. I also want to thank the many people who helped out in this crisis - from the Richmond Department of Fire and Emergency Services, staff and visitors at CJW Medical Center, good Samaritans, area organizations, and the American Red Cross Greater Richmond Chapter. It is times like these that bring out the best in our community and I want to encourage everyone to assist these families and our community through generous and ongoing financial donations to the American Red Cross Greater Richmond Chapter.”
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Information/Address for financial contributions:
Make checks payable to:
American Red Cross Greater Richmond Chapter
P.O. Box 655
Richmond, Virginia 23218
804.780.2250 (tel)
CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilman Doug Conner, Central 9th District, Richmond City Council, at 804.233.8288, or doug.conner@richmondgov.com
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Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200
Richmond, Virginia 23219
www.council.richmondva.gov
Asks for generous financial donations to be sent to the American Red Cross Greater Richmond Chapter
(Richmond, Virginia) -- Richmond City Councilman Doug Conner, South Central 9th District, Richmond City Council, today releases the following statement regarding the fire Tuesday night, December 1, 2009, at the Chesterfield Square Apartments (a rent-subsidized complex for seniors and people with disabilities).
“My thoughts and prayers go out to the families affected by this tragedy and my hopes for them for a speedy return to normalcy in the aftermath of this terrible disruption in their lives. I also want to thank the many people who helped out in this crisis - from the Richmond Department of Fire and Emergency Services, staff and visitors at CJW Medical Center, good Samaritans, area organizations, and the American Red Cross Greater Richmond Chapter. It is times like these that bring out the best in our community and I want to encourage everyone to assist these families and our community through generous and ongoing financial donations to the American Red Cross Greater Richmond Chapter.”
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Information/Address for financial contributions:
Make checks payable to:
American Red Cross Greater Richmond Chapter
P.O. Box 655
Richmond, Virginia 23218
804.780.2250 (tel)
CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilman Doug Conner, Central 9th District, Richmond City Council, at 804.233.8288, or doug.conner@richmondgov.com
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Councilwoman Reva Trammell to hold Southside 8th District meeting
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200
Richmond, Virginia 23219
www.council.richmondva.gov
Follow-up on quality of life issues: All Southside 8th District citizens invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT Councilwoman Reva M. Trammell, Southside 8th District, Richmond City Council will hold a meeting in the Southside 8th District. Councilwoman Trammel personally holds individual monthly meetings that include information on her goals and accomplishments, a thematic agenda, and special guests. The meetings are free and all Southside 8th District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. The agenda for this meeting will include:
• Capt. Steve Drew, 2nd Precinct Commander
Richmond Police Department
WHEN THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2009
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 District
CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilwoman Trammell, at 804-240-5050 (mobile); or, 233-7382 (home), or reva.trammell@richmondgov.com.
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Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200
Richmond, Virginia 23219
www.council.richmondva.gov
Follow-up on quality of life issues: All Southside 8th District citizens invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT Councilwoman Reva M. Trammell, Southside 8th District, Richmond City Council will hold a meeting in the Southside 8th District. Councilwoman Trammel personally holds individual monthly meetings that include information on her goals and accomplishments, a thematic agenda, and special guests. The meetings are free and all Southside 8th District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. The agenda for this meeting will include:
• Capt. Steve Drew, 2nd Precinct Commander
Richmond Police Department
WHEN THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2009
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 District
CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilwoman Trammell, at 804-240-5050 (mobile); or, 233-7382 (home), or reva.trammell@richmondgov.com.
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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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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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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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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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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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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
- M O R E -
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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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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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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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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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 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 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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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 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 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 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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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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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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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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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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