Councilwoman Kathy Graziano to hold meeting in Southwest 4th Voter District

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED Thursday, 26 September 2013 Councilwoman Kathy Graziano to hold meeting in Southwest 4th Voter District Entire Southwest 4th Voter District invited and encouraged to attend WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) -- The Honorable Kathy Graziano, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Southwest 4th Voter District, will hold a meeting in Richmond’s Southwest 4th Voter District. Councilwoman Graziano typically holds individual meetings in Richmond’s Southwest 4th Voter District quarterly throughout the year that include information on her goals and accomplishments; a topical agenda; and, special guests. These meetings are free and open to the public and all Southwest 4th Voter District residents are invited and encouraged to attend. The agenda for this meeting will include: Meeting Agenda • Kevin Ervin, Operations Manager Richmond Department of Finance WHEN Tuesday, October 1, 2013 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. WHERE St. Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church 7757 Chippenham Parkway, Richmond, Virginia (At the corner of Chippenham Parkway and Custis Road) WHO The Honorable Kathy Graziano, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Southwest 4th Voter District CONTACT The Honorable Kathy Graziano, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Southwest 4th Voter District, at 804.320.2454, or email: Kathy.graziano@richmondgov.com - E N D - ______________________________________ Steven R. Skinner, APR Council Public Information Manager RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL OFFICE OF THE COUNCIL CHIEF OF STAFF 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) steven.skinner@richmondgov.com (email) www.council.richmondva.gov(website) ____________________________________________ 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.

Councilman Jonathan T. Baliles to hold meeting in the West End 1st Voter District

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED Tuesday, 24 September 2013 Councilman Jonathan T. Baliles to hold meeting in the West End 1st Voter District All Richmond West End 1st Voter District residents invited and encouraged to attend WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) -- The Honorable Jonathan T. Baliles, Councilman, Richmond City Council, West End 1st Voter District, will hold a district-wide meeting. This is one of the regular meetings he typically holds every two months throughout the year that include a topical agenda of current interest and special guests. These meetings are free and open to the public and all Richmond West End 1st Voter District residents are invited and encouraged to attend. The planned agenda for this meeting includes the following: Agenda • Update on Special Use Permit for 5805 Grove Avenue (Chadwick's) • Mary Munford Elementary School Gym and Community Center Feasibility Study • Changes to Richmond Water Bills • Broad Discussion of Various Issues • Open Question and Answer Period For more information and to sign up for monthly e-newsletters, please visit www.jonbaliles.com WHEN Wednesday, October 2, 2013 6:00-7:30 p.m. WHERE Richmond Public Schools - Albert Hill Middle School 3400 Patterson Avenue Richmond, Virginia 23221 WHO The Honorable Jonathan T. Baliles, Councilman Richmond City Council, West End 1st Voter District CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilman Jonathan T. Baliles, Councilman, Richmond City Council, West End 1st Voter District, at 804.646.5349 (tel), or jonathan.baliles@richmondgov.com (email) - E N D - ______________________________________ 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) ______________________________________ 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.

Councilman Chris A. Hilbert to hold meeting in the Northside 3rd Voter District

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED Monday, 23 September 2013 Councilman Chris A. Hilbert to hold meeting in the Northside 3rd Voter District Entire Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District invited and encouraged to attend WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) -- The Honorable Chris A. Hilbert, Councilman, Richmond City Council Northside 3rd Voter District, will hold a district-wide meeting. Councilman Hilbert holds individual meetings throughout the year that include information on his goals and accomplishments; a topical agenda; and, special guests. These meetings are typically held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of every other month. The meetings are free and open to the public and all Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District residents are invited and encouraged to attend. The planned agenda for the upcoming meeting is as follows: AGENDA • 2014 Virginia General Assembly Legislative Session An overview from Virginia General Assembly members who represent families living in the Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District regarding their planned items for the upcoming 2014 Virginia General Assembly Legislative Session. The Honorable Jennifer L. McClellan, Virginia State Delegate, Virginia House of Delegates - 71st Voter District, will be attending with other members who have been invited. • Proposed Virginia Treatment Center for Children Virginia Commonwealth University Medical System/Children’s Hospital is proposing the expansion of the Brook Road campus to include a Virginia Treatment Center for Children. Representatives will present information about the proposed Center, their mission, vision and services. They will also discuss how the expansion might impact the look of the campus and the community. • Resident comments, questions and concerns WHEN Wednesday, September 25, 2013; 6:00-8:00 p.m. Future Meeting: Wednesday, December 11, 2013; 6:00-8:00 p.m. WHERE Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Pine Camp Recreation Center - Theater 4901 Old Brook Road, Richmond, Virginia 23227 WHO The Honorable Chris A. Hilbert, Councilman, Richmond City Council, Northside 3rd Voter District CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilman Chris A. Hilbert, at 804.646.6055 or chris.hilbert@richmondgov.com. - E N D - ______________________________________ Steven R. Skinner, APR Council Public Information Manager RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL OFFICE OF THE COUNCIL CHIEF OF STAFF 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) steven.skinner@richmondgov.com (email) www.council.richmondva.gov(website) ____________________________________________ 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.

Upcoming Richmond City Council Governmental Operations Standing Committee meeting to include Richmond Personnel Board

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED Thursday, 19 September 2013 Upcoming Richmond City Council Governmental Operations Standing Committee meeting to include Richmond Personnel Board May include three or more members of the Richmond Personnel Board WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) -- The upcoming Richmond City Council Governmental Operations Standing Committee meeting will include a presentation by the Richmond Personnel Board, which may include three or more members of that Board. Part of a regular meeting of the Richmond City Council Governmental Operations Standing Committee, attendance of the Richmond Personnel Board will be to provide a routine presentation as requested of all Richmond City Council Boards and Commissions and City Administration Departments that fall under the purview of the Richmond City Council Governmental Operations Standing Committee. There also will be a presentation by the Richmond Department of Human Resources. This opportunity will provide for Committee discussion and questions, which will include those regarding City Employee Vacancy and Turn-Over Reports for the second half of Fiscal Year 2013. The Richmond Personnel Board serves as a hearing panel for appeals of grievances filed by City employees in the classified service pursuant to City procedures, in compliance with Section 15.1-7.2 of the Virginia Code of Laws (Code of Virginia) (1950), as amended. The Board also reviews and holds public hearings on proposed city government personnel rules and makes comments and recommendations relating to such. WHEN Thursday, September 26, 2013 3:00-4:30 p.m. WHERE Richmond City Hall - 2nd Floor Large Conference Room 900 E. Broad Street, 2nd Floor Richmond, Virginia 23219 CONTACT For more information, please contact Marianne G. Pitts, Council Policy Analyst, Richmond City Council Office of the Council Chief of Staff, at 804.646.3179 (tel) or marianne.pitts@richmondgov.com; or Joyce Davis, Council Policy Analyst, Richmond City Council Office of the Council Chief of Staff, at 804.646.5009 (tel) or joyce.davis@richmondgov.com (email) - E N D - ______________________________________ Steven R. Skinner, APR Council Public Information Manager RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL OFFICE OF THE COUNCIL CHIEF OF STAFF 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) steven.skinner@richmondgov.com (email) www.council.richmondva.gov(website) ____________________________________________ 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.

2013 Richmond Affordable Housing Trust Fund Public Forum: Investing in Richmond Housing to be held

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED Thursday, 19 September 2013 2013 Richmond Affordable Housing Trust Fund Public Forum: Investing in Richmond Housing to be held Fact finding public event to aid in creation of study WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) -- The Richmond City Council Affordable Housing Trust Fund Advisory Board will hold a 2013 Richmond Affordable Housing Trust Fund Public Forum: Investing in Richmond Housing. This important event will include a panel of three experts that will provide key information regarding affordable housing and engage public discussion. The meeting is free and open to the public. All residents and members of the home lending, building and selling community are invited and encouraged to attend. Public feedback gained at the event will assist with the completion of a report being produced by the Richmond City Council Affordable Housing Trust Fund Advisory Board. A goal of the event is also to provide for a more informed community regarding the difference between affordable housing and public housing. Also of importance is building an understanding of the economic impact that an increased supply of housing for low to moderate income working families has for a community and identifying key revenue sources that can be dedicated to funding such need. The Richmond City Council Affordable Housing Trust Fund Advisory Board report will help in defining dedicated revenue sources and programming choices needed to meet the demand for affordable housing in Richmond. The Event Facilitator will be The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council Gateway 6th Voter District. Agenda Forum presentations The event will include the following distinguished panel that will present and field questions. Affordable Housing Public Forum Presentation Topics National Success in Building Affordable Housing Mary Brooks, Housing Trust Fund Project Director, Center for Community Change, Washington, D.C. Building Communities with Housing Choices for All Income Levels Robert Fossi, Mid-Atlantic Regional Director, The Community Builders, Inc. Lending Practices Impact on Housing Values Brian Koziol, Director of Research, Housing Opportunities Made Equal (HOME) Public Input, Questions and Answers Attendees are invited and encouraged to ask questions, provide input and discuss affordable housing. Public Input, Questions and Answers Attendees are invited and encouraged to provide ask questions, provide input and discuss affordable housing. WHEN Tuesday, September 24, 2013 6:30-8:00 p.m. WHERE Richmond Times Dispatch Downtown Building - Conference Room 300 E. Franklin Street Richmond, Virginia 23219 CONTACT For more information, please contact The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th Voter District, at 804.646.7964 (tel), or ellen.robertson@richmondgov.com (email) BACKGROUND ______________________________________________________________________ Affordable Housing Affordable housing serves as one of the most critical measures of the overall wellbeing, livability and success of thriving communities. A stable living environment is a core foundation for helping families, children and individuals begin to grow, prosper and prepare for life-long achievement and success. Important to the existence and availability of affordable housing is the leadership and support of individuals and public, private and nonprofit entities. Richmond City Council Affordable Housing Trust Fund Advisory Board Established by Richmond City Council on July 23, 2012 by Richmond City Council Ordinance Number 2012-156-125, the purpose of the Richmond City Council Affordable Housing Trust Fund Advisory Board is to submit a report containing the Board's advice and recommendations concerning appropriateness of such regulations, operational policies and procedures for using the Richmond Affordable Housing Trust Fund, with respect to the following: 1. The ways in which the City may ensure the sustainability and proper use of the Fund over time and any conditions under which the Council should establish an oversight board or board of trustees to administer the Fund. 2. Potential dedicated revenue sources for the Fund. 3. The ratio of grants to loans to be disbursed from the Fund. 4. In accordance with the advice of the City Attorney or the designee thereof, the ways in which the City may lawfully encourage recipients of disbursements from the Fund to employ individuals of low and moderate income households in the projects for which funds are expended in accordance with the purposes of the Fund. 5. In accordance with the advice of the City Attorney or the designee thereof, the ways in which the City may lawfully encourage minority business enterprises, as defined in Chapter 74 of the Code of the City of Richmond (2004), as amended, to participate in the City’s efforts to accomplish the purposes set forth in section 58-101 of the Code of the City of Richmond (2004), as amended. 6. Any other factors or considerations, as the Board may identify, affecting the City’s ability to achieve the purposes of the Fund. - E N D - ______________________________________ Steven R. Skinner, APR Council Public Information Manager RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL OFFICE OF THE COUNCIL CHIEF OF STAFF 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) steven.skinner@richmondgov.com (email) www.council.richmondva.gov(website) ____________________________________________ 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.

Councilwoman Michelle R. Mosby to hold tour of Richmond Public Schools' Richmond Technical Center - South

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED Wednesday, 18 September 2013 Councilwoman Michelle R. Mosby to hold tour of Richmond Public Schools' Richmond Technical Center - South May include three or more members of Richmond City Council and/or Richmond Public Schools Board of Trustees WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) -- The Honorable Michelle R. Mosby, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, South Central 9th Voter District, will hold a tour of the Richmond Public Schools' Richmond Technical Center - South. This event may include three or more members of Richmond City Council and/or the Richmond Public Schools Board of Trustees. The tour is being held to learn more about the school's program offerings. The agenda will include lunch, a tour and discussion. Administrative staff from Richmond City Council and Richmond Public Schools will also be in attendance. WHEN Tuesday, September 24, 2013 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. WHERE Richmond Public Schools' Richmond Technical Center - South 2020 Westwood Avenue; Richmond, Virginia 23230 WHO The Honorable Michelle R. Mosby, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, South Central 9th Voter District CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilwoman Michelle R. Mosby, at 804.646.5497 (tel), or michelle.mosby@richmondgov.com (email) - E N D - ______________________________________ Steven R. Skinner, APR Council Public Information Manager RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL OFFICE OF THE COUNCIL CHIEF OF STAFF 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) steven.skinner@richmondgov.com (email) www.council.richmondva.gov(website) ____________________________________________ 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

Councilman Parker C. Agelasto invites all to join him in Woodland Heights and Forest Hill Neighborhoods Cleanups

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 395 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED Tuesday, 17 September 2013 Councilman Parker C. Agelasto invites all to join him in Woodland Heights and Forest Hill Neighborhoods Cleanups Part of Day to Serve events WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) -- The Honorable Parker C. Agelasto, Councilman, Richmond City Council, Central 5th Voter District, is holding cleanup projects for the Woodland Heights and Forest Hill Neighborhoods this Saturday. Councilman Agelasto invites all residents and interested community groups, businesses, families, friends, neighbors, individuals and organizations to come out to pick up trash and debris to help clean up the community. The two cleanup projects being held in the Woodland Heights and Forest Hill Neighborhoods will focus on the following areas: • Reedy Creek upstream from the lake • Lake banks and lower Reedy Creek south or downstream of the spillway bridge. Volunteers are reminded to please wear layered clothing, sturdy shoes and work gloves. Trash bags will be provided. These events are part of Day to Serve, an annual event that unites people of all faiths, races, cultures, and backgrounds with the shared goal of helping those in need and improving the communities where they live. Day to Serve runs from September 15-29, 2013. It began in 2012 as collaboration between the governors of Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and the Mayor of Washington D. C. WHEN Saturday, September 21, 2013 9:00 a.m. - Noon WHERE Meet at 9:00 a.m. at the 34th Street Trial Entrance to Forest Hill Park Richmond, Virginia WHO The Honorable Parker C. Agelasto, Councilman Richmond City Council, Central 5th Voter District CONTACT For more information, please contact: Ms. Ida Jones, Liaison for Councilman Parker C. Agelasto, Richmond City Council, Central 5th Voter District, at: 804.646.5724 (tel), or ida.i.jones@richmondgov.com (email) - E N D - ______________________________________ 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) ______________________________________ 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.