City Council Updates: Richmond City Council Meeting Summary – February 10, 2025

Adopted Ordinances:

• Lease Agreement with National Park Service: Approved a lease allowing the National Park Service to maintain and operate radio communications equipment at City Hall.

• Smart Traffic Signals Project: Accepted $1.15 million from the Virginia Department of Transportation to implement a Smart City Traffic Signal System.

• Business and Residential Developments: Authorized special-use permits for various properties, including restaurants, mixed-use buildings, single-family and multi-family residences.

• Public Greenspace Expansion: Approved the acquisition and conservation of land for public greenspace and connectivity to the Richmond Slave Trail.

  
  

Public Comments & Concerns:

The minutes do not specify public concerns, but major topics included urban development, affordable housing, and infrastructure improvements.

Upcoming Decisions:

• February 24, 2025: Consideration of a mixed-use development at 5728 Patterson Ave. and a revised real estate strategies plan.

• March 10, 2025: Decision on policies for the Civilian Review Board and a new multi-family housing development at 3618 Hawthorne Ave.

• Affordable Housing Projects: Several grant agreements for housing developments will be reviewed by the Finance and Economic Development Committee on February 19, 2025.

Link to Richmond City Council Meeting February 10, 2025