Tuesday, August 27, 2019

Richmond City Council Navy Hill Development Advisory Commission Chair and Vice Chair to hold meeting


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Tuesday, 27 August 2019

Richmond City Council Navy Hill Development Advisory Commission Chair and Vice Chair to hold meeting

WHAT          Richmond, Virginia - The Richmond City Council Navy Hill Development Advisory Commission Chair and Vice Chair will hold a meeting this Friday, August 30, 2019. This meeting is open to the public and all interested Richmond residents are invited and encouraged to attend.

WHEN          Friday, August 30, 2019
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

WHERE         Second Floor Conference Room
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street; Richmond, Virginia 23219          
                                                                                                                
CONTACT   For more information, please contact Allison Miessler, Richmond City Council Boards and Commissions Administrator, Richmond City Council Office of the City Clerk, at 804.646.7955 (tel), or allison.miessler@richmondgov.com (email)

Richmond City Council Navy Hill Development Advisory Commission: Overview
One of more than 50 boards, task forces, and commissions created to assist Richmond City Council with providing oversight of certain projects and priorities, Richmond City Council established the Richmond City Council Navy Hill Development Advisory Commission to assist with providing advice concerning a development proposal in the Navy Hill Neighborhood -- an area in downtown Richmond generally bounded on the west by N. 5th Street, on the north by E. Leigh Street, on the east by N. 10th Street, and on the south by E. Marshall Street -- introduced by the Richmond Mayor.

     Those interested in learning more are invited to review the Richmond City Council Navy Hill Development Advisory Commission Ordinance information (Richmond City Council Ordinance #2019-119).   


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Thursday, August 22, 2019

Councilmember Hilbert to hold Special Meeting for the Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District regarding the Proposed Richmond Navy Hill Development Project


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22 August 2019

Councilmember Hilbert to hold Special Meeting for the Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District regarding the Proposed Richmond Navy Hill Development Project
                                       
WHAT         Richmond, Virginia - The Honorable Chris A. Hilbert, Councilmember, Richmond City Council, Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District, will hold a special meeting for the Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District regarding the Proposed Richmond Navy Hill Development Project. The planned agenda/special guests include:

·      Proposed Richmond Navy Hill Development Project:
Presentation with Questions & Answers
Leonard Sledge, Director, Richmond Department of Economic and Community Development
                                                                                                  
WHEN         Thursday, August 29, 2019
                       6:00 - 7:45 p.m.

WHERE        Richmond Police Department - Police Training Academy
1202 W. Graham Road; Richmond, Virginia
                      
CONTACT   For more information, please contact Councilmember Chris A. Hilbert, at 804.646.6055, or chris.hilbert@richmondgov.com (email)

     Councilmember Hilbert holds individual meetings that include his goals and accomplishments; topical agendas; and, special guests. He invites all Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District residents to attend. Meeting dates, times, locations, agendas, and special guests are subject to change.


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Monday, August 19, 2019

Councilmember Agelasto to hold meeting for the Richmond Central 5th Voter District


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Monday, 19 August 2019

Councilmember Agelasto to hold meeting for the Richmond Central 5th Voter District
                                                                                                                        
WHAT          Richmond, Virginia - The Honorable Parker C. Agelasto, Councilmember, Richmond City Council, Richmond Central 5th Voter District, will hold a meeting for the Richmond Central 5th Voter District. The planned agenda for this meeting includes the following:

                   AGENDA
                                                             
·         Back to School Drive
Please bring school supplies for donation to students of Richmond Public Schools

·         Richmond Public Schools Updates for the 2019-2020 School Year and School Rezoning Process for the 2020-2021 School Year

·         Proposed Richmond Navy Hill Development Project: Presentation with Questions & Answers
Sharon Ebert, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, Richmond Department of Economic and Community Development

·         Richmond Central 5th Voter District Updates
The Honorable Parker C. Agelasto, Councilmember, Richmond City Council, Richmond Central 5th Voter District

·         Questions & Answers


WHEN          Thursday, August 22, 2019
                        6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

WHERE         Richmond Ephesus Seventh-Day Adventist Church
                        3700 Midlothian Turnpike; Richmond, Virginia

CONTACT     For more information, please contact: Amy Robins, Liaison for The Honorable Parker C. Agelasto, at 804.646.5724 (tel), or amy.robins@richmondgov.com (email).

     Councilmember Agelasto holds individual meetings that include his goals and accomplishments, topical agendas, and special guests. He invites all Richmond Central 5th Voter District residents to attend. Meeting dates, times, locations, agendas, and special guests are subject to change.

Councilman Agelasto's upcoming individually scheduled meetings and community clean-ups:
                               
                        COUNCILMAN AGELASTO'S MEETINGS

Thursday, October 24, 2019; 6:30-8:00 p.m.
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
236 South Laurel Street; Richmond, Virginia

                   COUNCILMAN AGELASTO'S COMMUNITY CLEANUPS

Cleanup locations to be determined. Please contact Amy Robins, Liaison for The Honorable Parker C. Agelasto, for meeting locations and additional details.

Saturday, September 14, 2019; 9:00 a.m.-Noon
Oregon Hill & Randolph Neighborhoods

Saturday, October 19, 2019; 9:00 a.m.-Noon
Carytown South & Stadium Neighborhoods

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Thursday, August 15, 2019

Councilmember Hilbert has canceled his August meeting scheduled for the Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District


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Thursday, 15 August 2019

Councilmember Hilbert has canceled his August meeting scheduled for the Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District
                                       
WHAT         Richmond, Virginia - The Honorable Chris A. Hilbert, Councilmember, Richmond City Council, Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District, has canceled his meeting scheduled for August for the Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District. The next event Councilmember Hilbert is holding will be a Community Resource Fair, as listed below.
                                                                                                  
WHEN         Canceled
Thursday, August 22, 2019; 6:00-7:30 p.m.

WHERE        Richmond Department of Fire and Emergency Services - Fire Station 14
2932 Hawthorne Avenue; Richmond, Virginia
                      
CONTACT   For more information, please contact Councilmember Chris A. Hilbert, at 804.646.6055, or chris.hilbert@richmondgov.com (email)

    Councilmember Hilbert holds individual meetings that include his goals and accomplishments; topical agendas; and, special guests. He invites all Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District residents to attend. Meeting dates, times, locations, agendas, and special guests are subject to change.

Councilmember Hilbert’s individually scheduled upcoming meetings:
                  
Community Resource Fair
Thursday, September 26, 2019; 5:00-8:00 p.m. (Updated)
Richmond Public Library - North Avenue Branch
2901 North Avenue; Richmond, Virginia

Thursday, October 24, 2019; 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Richmond Public Library - Ginter Park Branch
1200 Westbrook Avenue, Richmond, Virginia

November/December Joint Meeting TBA


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Wednesday, August 14, 2019

Regarding the passing of The Honorable Eugene A. Mason, Jr.

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Wednesday, 14 August 2019

A statement from
Richmond City Council


Regarding the passing of The Honorable Eugene A. Mason, Jr.
           
Richmond, Virginia U.S.A. - “Richmond City Council joins with the family and friends of The Honorable Eugene A. Mason, Jr., who passed from this life on Monday, August 12, 2019, in honoring and celebrating his life, legacy, and service to our community.

        Known throughout the community as a kind and incredibly thoughtful man, The Honorable Eugene A. Mason, Jr. dutifully served one two-year term as a member of the Richmond City Council from January 1, 2005 to December 31, 2006, representing residents living in the Richmond South Central 9th Voter District. And, he also served multiple terms as a Trustee on the Richmond Public Schools Board of Trustees, from 1994 to 2004.

        The Honorable Eugene A. Mason, Jr. led a life of meaning and dedication as a community leader and will long be remembered by those who knew, loved, and cared about him.

        In remembrance, Richmond City Council recognizes and thanks Mr. Mason for his work, service, and commitment on behalf of Richmond residents.
                                 
        The Richmond City Council hopes that time and the fond memories held by
Mr. Mason's family and friends will help lessen the sorrow of his passing and will bring them peace and comfort now and in the days ahead."



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Councilmember Jones to hold meeting for the Richmond South Central 9th Voter District


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Wednesday, 14 August 2019

Councilmember Jones to hold meeting for the Richmond South Central 9th Voter District
                                                                                                                        
WHAT          Richmond, Virginia - The Honorable Michael J. Jones, Councilmember, Richmond City Council, Richmond South Central 9th Voter District, will hold a meeting for the Richmond South Central 9th Voter District. The planned agenda for this meeting includes the following:

                   AGENDA
                                                             
·         Welcome and Updates
The Honorable Michael J. Jones, Councilmember, Richmond City Council, Richmond South Central 9th Voter District

·         Broad Rock Park Master Plan
Scott Wiley, Timmons Group

·         Richmond Southside Community Center: Update
Deborah Morton, Deputy Director, Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation, and Community Facilities

WHEN          Thursday, August 15, 2019
                        6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

WHERE         Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities
                   Richmond Southside Community Center
                        6255 Old Warwick Road; Richmond, Virginia

CONTACT     For more information, please contact: Summer Morris, Liaison for The Honorable Michael J. Jones, Councilmember, Richmond City Council, Richmond South Central 9th Voter District, at 804.646.2779 (office tel), 804.456.6514 (mobile), or summer.morris@richmondgov.com (email).

     Councilmember Jones holds individual meetings that include his goals and accomplishments, topical agendas, and special guests. He invites all Richmond South Central 9th Voter District residents to attend. Free refreshments are typically served. Meeting dates, times, locations, agendas, and special guests are subject to change.

     Please use the following link to sign up to receive Councilmember Jones' personal newsletters, meeting agendas, reminders, updates, and cancelations via email: https://bit.ly/2RBCQmz

Councilman Jones’s individually scheduled upcoming meetings:

Thursday, September 19, 2019; 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation, and Community Facilities - Richmond Southside Community Center; 6255 Old Warwick Road; Richmond, Virginia

Thursday, October 17, 2019; 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation, and Community Facilities - Richmond Southside Community Center; 6255 Old Warwick Road; Richmond, Virginia

Thursday, November 21, 2019; 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation, and Community Facilities - Richmond Southside Community Center; 6255 Old Warwick Road; Richmond, Virginia

Thursday, December 19, 2019; 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation, and Community Facilities - Richmond Southside Community Center; 6255 Old Warwick Road; Richmond, Virginia



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Friday, August 9, 2019

Councilwoman Trammell to hold meeting for the Richmond Southside 8th Voter District


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Friday, 9 August 2019

Councilwoman Trammell to hold meeting for the Richmond Southside 8th Voter District

WHAT          Richmond, Virginia - The Honorable Reva M. Trammell, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Richmond Southside 8th Voter District, will hold a meeting for the Richmond Southside 8th Voter District. The planned agenda and special guests include:
                                                                                                                                    
AGENDA/SPECIAL GUESTS

·      Virginia Veterans Cemetery at Amelia
Mr. Scott Miller, Cemeteries Assistant Director, Virginia Department of Veterans Services
                                                           
·      Navy Hill Development Project
Ms. Jennifer D. Mullen, Commercial Real Estate Attorney, Roth Jackson Gibbons Condlin, PLC
                                
·      Richmond Police Department Officers, Richmond Department of Fire and Emergency Services Firefighters, Commonwealth of Virginia - Richmond Office of the Sheriff staff, and Richmond Ambulance Authority personnel

WHEN          Thursday, August 15, 2019
                        6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

WHERE         Satellite Restaurant & Lounge
                   4000 Jefferson Davis Highway, Richmond, Virginia

CONTACT    For more information, please contact: Councilwoman Reva Trammell, at 804.240.5050 (mobile); or, 804.233.7382 (home), or via email at reva.trammell@richmondgov.com

     Councilwoman Trammell holds individual meetings that include her goals and accomplishments; topical agendas; and, special guests. She invites all Richmond Southside 8th Voter District residents to attend. Free refreshments are typically served. Meeting dates, times, locations, agendas, and special guests are subject to change.


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Monday, August 5, 2019

Richmond City Council Sister Cities Commission to welcome Mayor Hayato Shimizu and official government delegation from Saitama, Japan


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Monday, 5 August 2019

Richmond City Council Sister Cities Commission to welcome Mayor Hayato Shimizu and official government delegation from Saitama, Japan

WHAT         Richmond, Virginia - The Richmond City Council Sister Cities Commission is honored to welcome Sister City, Saitama, Japan, during events in Richmond. The visiting delegation will include The Honorable Hayato Shimizu, Mayor of Saitama, Japan, and government officials from that city. Part of a more than 25 year Sister City relationship between our two cities, some key events on the itinerary for the day include:

                                                                                          Tuesday, August 6, 2019: Key events
                                                                                                                 Times/Events/Locations
                                                                                                                
9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. - Visit to Kanawha Plaza to see the
Richmond International Guidepost
(Located at Byrd and 9th Streets, above the Downtown Expressway in Richmond, Virginia)

10:00 a.m. - Noon - Tour: Greater Richmond Convention Center
403 N. 3rd Street, Richmond, Virginia  

Noon - 12:45 p.m. - Celebratory Reception
Greater Richmond Convention Center; Governors' Room (Second level of the Grand Ballroom, along Broad Street Side)
403 N. 3rd Street, Richmond, Virginia  

CONTACT   For details/information, please contact Miss Catherine E. Nexsen, Chairman, Richmond City Council Sister Cities Commission, Saitama, Japan - Richmond, Virginia Sister Cities Committee, at 804.355.2780 (tel); or saitamajapanrichmondvirginia@yahoo.com (email)

Richmond City Council Sister Cities Commission: Overview
The Richmond City Council Sister Cities Commission was established by Richmond City Council in 1980. One of more than 50 boards, task forces, and commissions created to assist Richmond City Council with providing oversight of certain projects and priorities, the Richmond City Council Sister Cities Commission operates under Council guidelines as well as the requirements of the Sister Cities International organization, located in Washington, D.C.

     An early champion of international relations, Richmond began a relationship with its namesake, Richmond Upon Thames, England, in 1930. In 1956, a formal Sister City concept was established in the United States of America by U. S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower. President Eisenhower's idea called for exchanges between Americans and people in other countries, with a goal of fostering peace, understanding, and harmony.

     The term "Sister City" is used to express a closeness that is engendered through commonalities between communities. Formal friendships are then established to promote cultural understanding and educational and economic prosperity. Cities linked with Richmond are generally capital cities with comparable populations, notable points of historic interest, and potential opportunities for economic development and trade.

Richmond Sister City Relationships
Richmond maintains the following Sister City relationships:

·   Richmond upon Thames, England (Europe); Est. 1938

·   Saitama City, Japan (Asia); Est. 1993

·   Zhengzhou, China (Asia); Est. 1994

·   Windhoek, Namibia (Africa); Est. 1998

·   Segou, Republic of Mali (Africa); Est. 2009



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Thursday, August 1, 2019

Regarding the Mayor's Proposed Navy Hill Development Plan


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Thursday, 1 August 2019

A statement from the
Richmond City Council


Regarding the Mayor's Proposed Navy Hill Development Plan
           
Richmond, Virginia U.S.A. - "The Richmond City Council looks forward to the receipt, review, and execution of the full vetting and due diligence that such a proposed transformative project necessitates and Richmonders deserve”, says The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Council President, Richmond City Council, Councilwoman, Richmond East End 7th Voter District.


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