Richmond City Council, the governing body of Richmond, holds an average of 12 official monthly public meetings to discuss, deliberate, and act on laws, finances and policy on behalf of our community. Richmond City Council did not keep a regular meeting schedule during the month of August 2010, as it typically does not schedule meetings the month of August, and will resume its regular meeting schedule in September.
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS RELEASE
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Tuesday, 31 August 2010
Richmond City Council regular meeting schedule resumes in September
All Richmond citizens are invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT Richmond City Council, the governing body of Richmond, holds an average of 12 official monthly public meetings to discuss, deliberate, and act on laws, finances and policy on behalf of our community. Richmond City Council did not keep a regular meeting schedule during the month of August 2010, as it typically does not schedule meetings the month of August, and will resume its regular meeting schedule in September.
A summary of official Richmond City Council Official Public Meetings for September 2010 is listed below. Meeting times and dates are subject to change and more meetings may be added as needed.
All Richmond citizens are invited and encouraged to attend all Council meetings and to contact the Richmond Councilmember elected for their voting district (by phone, in person, via email, or by mail) to learn more; provide input; and/or ask questions. Meetings include (but are not limited to) two “Council Formal” Meeting Sessions, two “Council Informal” meetings, six Council Standing Committee meetings, and Council Public Hearings/ Special Events/Commission meetings held on an as-needed basis.
Mission - The mission of Richmond City Council is to represent citizens in creating and amending local laws, providing government policy and
oversight, and approving the city budget.
Vision - Richmond City Council is committed to creating a vibrant community that is a great place to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.
Parking - Free parking is available for Formal Council meetings in the lot next to Richmond City Hall on E. Broad St., between 10th and 11th Streets.
Televised - Formal Council meetings are televised live on local PBS TV Station, WVCW and replayed daily at Noon and 7:00 p.m. on Richmond Government Access TV Channel 17.
CONTACT For updated meeting information, please call the Richmond City Council Office of the City Clerk, at 804.646.7955.
September 2010 Meeting Schedule Summary __________________________
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2010
RICHMOND CITY HALL OFFICES CLOSED FOR LABOR DAY HOLIDAY
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2010; 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Richmond City Council ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE
Responsible for oversight, monitoring and updating policy regarding Richmond City Council internal operations, Council offices and functions of Standing Committees, Boards and Commissions.
LOCATION Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor Large Conference Room; 900 E. Broad Street
Frequency Typically meets the first Monday of each month; 5:00-6:30 p.m.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2010; 5:00-600 p.m.
Richmond City Council SPECIAL MEETING
Richmond City Council will hold a special meeting to introduce and consider a Resolution concerning the renaming of Richmond Stadium as City Stadium.
LOCATION Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor Large Conference Room; 900 E. Broad Street
Frequency Special Meetings are held as needed.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2010; 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council Board and Commission Appreciation Event
Richmond City Council will hold a special event to thank the many members of Richmond City Council Boards and Commissions. This meeting is for appointed members of Richmond City Council Boards and Commissions.
LOCATION Richmond City Hall, Observation Deck; 900 E. Broad Street
Frequency First time being held.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2010; 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council INFORMAL MEETING SESSION
Responsible for reviewing information and preparing for “Formal” Council meetings. Meetings may include presentations from city administration or private entities.
LOCATION Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd fl; 900 E. Broad Street
Frequency Typically meets the second and forth Monday of each month; 3:00-4:30 p.m.
(With the exception of August, when no Informal meetings are held, and holidays)
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2010; 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Richmond City Council FORMAL MEETING SESSION
Responsible for deciding official Council action, which includes discussing, adopting, rejecting, and amending laws and approving the budget. Formal meetings include a time for pubic comment and are televised live on the local PBS station and are replayed in Richmond on Government Access Channel 17, beginning at Noon and 7:00 p.m. daily.
LOCATION Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd fl; 900 E. Broad Street
Frequency Typically meets the second and forth Monday of each month; 6:00-8:00 p.m.
(With the exception of August, when no Formal meetings are held, and holidays)
Parking Free parking for Council Formal Meetings is available in the parking lot, located
next to Richmond City Hall on East Broad Street, between 10th and 11th Streets.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2010; 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES AND EDUCATION STANDING COMMITTEE
Responsible for oversight, monitoring and recommending laws and policy regarding public mental and physical health, social services, recreation, and the public library. The Committee balances the primary role of the Richmond Public Schools Board regarding oversight of Richmond Public Schools against Council’s responsibility for appropriation of public funds.
LOCATION Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd fl; 900 E. Broad Street
Frequency Typically meets the third Wednesday of each month; 5:00-6:30 p.m.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2010; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council FINANCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE
Responsible for oversight, monitoring and recommending laws and policy regarding city fiscal operations, which includes the budgetary process, annual/biannual fiscal plan budgets, revenue and expenses and internal fiscal controls.
LOCATION Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd fl; 900 E. Broad Street
Frequency Typically meets the third Thursday of each month; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2010; 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council PUBLIC SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE
Responsible for oversight, monitoring and recommending laws and policy regarding judiciary, law enforcement, fire and emergency response and prevention, ambulance services and emergency communications.
LOCATION Richmond Police Academy - 1202 W. Graham Road (Richmond’s Northside)
Frequency Typically meets the third Monday of each month; 5:00-6:30 p.m.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2010; 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council LAND USE, HOUSING AND TRANSPORTATION STANDING COMMITTEE
Responsible for oversight, monitoring and recommending laws and policy regarding real estate, housing, environmental issues, and public transportation.
LOCATION Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd fl; 900 E. Broad Street
Frequency Typically meets the Tuesday following 3rd Monday of each month; 3:00-4:30 p.m.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2010; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE
Responsible for reviewing general operations of all city administrative departments, agencies and offices and for making appropriate policy and operational changes and recommendations to increase efficiency and meet community priorities.
LOCATION Richmond City Hall, 2nd fl; 900 E. Broad St., 2nd Floor, Large Conference Room
Frequency Typically meets the Fourth Thursday of each month; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2010; 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council INFORMAL MEETING SESSION
Responsible for reviewing information and preparing for “Formal” Council meetings. Meetings may include presentations from city administration or private entities.
LOCATION Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd fl; 900 E. Broad Street
Frequency Typically meets the second and forth Monday of each month; 3:00-4:30 p.m.
(With the exception of August, when no Informal meetings are held, and holidays)
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2010; 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Richmond City Council FORMAL MEETING SESSION
Responsible for deciding official Council action, which includes discussing, adopting, rejecting, and amending laws and approving the budget. Formal meetings include a time for pubic comment and are televised live on the local PBS station and are replayed in Richmond on Government Access Channel 17, beginning at Noon and 7:00 p.m. daily.
LOCATION Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd fl; 900 E. Broad Street
Frequency Typically meets the second and forth Monday of each month; 6:00-8:00 p.m.
(With the exception of August, when no Formal meetings are held, and holidays)
Parking Free parking for Council Formal Meetings is available in the parking lot, located next to Richmond City Hall on East Broad Street, between 10th and 11th Streets.
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Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
Office of the Chief of Staff
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia 23219
804.646.6052 (office)
804.335.4054 (mobile)
804.937.1386 (home/mobile)
804.646.5468 (fax)
skinnesr@ci.richmond.va.us (email)
www.council.richmondva.gov(website)
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MISSION The mission of Richmond City Council
is to represent citizens in creating and amending
local laws, providing government policy and
oversight, and approving the city budget.
VISION Richmond City Council is committed to
creating a vibrant community that is a great place
to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.
Richmond City Council - Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219
804.646.5345 tel - www.council.richmondva.gov website
