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Key actions and outcomes

- Motion to continue RHA and EDA appointment recommendations to the next council meeting: Approved. The council voted in favor; recorded “aye” votes included Mister Breton, Miss Gibson, Miss Jones, Miss Robertson, Miss Lynch, Miss Trammell, Miss Abu Bakr, Vice President Jurden and President Newbill. The motion passed and the RHA and EDA vacancies will be considered at the next council meeting.

- Motion to approve the remaining board appointment recommendations: Approved. Recorded “aye” votes were Mister Breton, Miss Gibson, Miss Jones, Miss Robertson, Miss Lynch, Miss Trammell, Miss Abu Bakr, Vice President Jurden and President Newbill. The appointments were adopted with the exception of the RHA and EDA recommendations that were continued.

- Motion to accept the evening’s agenda as amended (amendments included continuations and one amendment of a resolution): Approved. The vote was recorded as unanimous among voting members present.

- Adoption of the consent agenda (ordinances listed on the consent agenda): Approved. The consent agenda included the following ordinance identifiers as read into the record: ordinance 2024-306; ordinances 2025-012 and 013; ordinances 2025-015, 016, 017, 018, 019, 020 and 021. Council voted to adopt the consent agenda as presented.

- Motion to amend and continue resolution 2024 R 40 (the biannual real estate strategy plan for city-owned surplus properties) and continue it to the Monday, Feb. 24 council meeting: Approved. Motion carried with recorded ayes from the same council members listed above.

Votes recorded in the public minutes listed council members individually as voting “aye” for these motions; no roll-call “no,” “abstain” or recusals were recorded for these items during the meeting.

The council also approved minutes from preceding meetings and introduced new legislation for public inspection and posting on the city website on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025. Several items were explicitly continued to future meetings and one resolution was amended and continued; no ordinances were adopted on second reading during this meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Richmond City - Richmond City Council Formal Meeting on 2025-02-10 6:00 PM - Feb 10, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Council approved the consent agenda and most board appointment recommendations, continued RHA and EDA vacancies to a later meeting, and voted to amend and continue resolution 2024 R 40 to Feb. 24, 2025.","taxTitle","Richmond City (Independent City), Virginia","taxId",5755,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6674893,"Residents and advocates press Richmond City Council on housing safety, evictions and funding",740,1814000,2554000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2255865-baae9410d829a747380dad8b1dd3b817&start=1814&end=2554","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2255865-baae9410d829a747380dad8b1dd3b817/thumbnail_1814000.jpg","/articles/6674893/Richmond-City-Independent-City/Virginia/Residents-and-advocates-press-Richmond-City-Council-on-housing-safety-evictions-and-funding","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6674893-152b860ac7128477b4a3b6428f327da8/orig.mp4?Expires=1770448597&Signature=jlpL4sBfsomDaC3vxptfkUrm-2vWUD7b~-AyrUbg0rZCmrfFxNs3Cw3XcmxdT-vjfBTM2jT9cjyI-n3WOWcycxgJYFHjO~7QdKBWs3qK6377I1y4d9ORkOIA6fjIEORkTPKdGIjZi7i8nwoVHyxZodnO4O~rEukkiZJ2twYBdwYyGhGSvct7-OTi712FF57k1rMBvVf9dKoVyvyyksVFHHftGcSW6YptTq1KzL2h28j5WmctakUx1ShceRKS58cXFtdNHhkJ081YLXM326JLH3-0dhKvnmqodzIpsiTJw-98VV3F-Z65auCK1xqMcL7tq7eEO9LnZYN4xKNW4l61cg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Several residents and advocates used the public-comment period to press Richmond City Council on housing conditions, senior housing complaints and eviction prevention, asking the council to require accountability from private managers, fund emergency tenant assistance and follow up on code-enforcement complaints.

Jasmine Howell, a Richmond resident and daughter of a Bacon Retirement Community resident, told council that her father had been without heat and hot water for about a month and that residents faced repeated flooding, pests and unresolved repairs. Howell said a scheduled community meeting with property management was abruptly canceled after about 20 to 25 residents waited to speak, and that a resident was later found deceased in a unit after being there two days. “There is no proper protocol for tenants who make repair requests at Bacon Retirement Community,” Howell said, and she asked the council to order an inspection of the property.

Advocates and community organizers also pushed for broader interventions. Peter Finn, lead organizer for the African American chapter of New Virginia Majority, urged the council to prioritize a $9,000,000 family crisis fund to address evictions and housing instability, saying the city has seen “more than 1,500 evictions on the docket” this month and inviting council members to a city march and rally.

Alonzo Nicholson, a former city lead HVAC technician, described workplace resistance and alleged retaliation after he raised operational inefficiencies and environmental concerns in city facilities. Nicholson urged the council to investigate retaliation claims, strengthen whistleblower protections and adopt policies to protect employees who report environmental or operational hazards.

Tanya Fobbs, who said she grew up in the city, urged caution when transferring city property to private developers for affordable housing, asking how the city will ensure accountability and protect residents from neglect and displacement. “Are we just turning over city property to private developers who are then not held accountable?” she asked.

Council leaders said they would follow up. President Cynthia Newbill thanked speakers and said the items raised are priorities for council; staff were asked to share the status of code-enforcement inspections at Bacon Retirement Community and to continue meeting with community members. No formal council action or vote on these requests was recorded during the meeting.

Speakers urged specific remedies — inspections, stronger tenant protections and emergency funds — and council members directed staff to provide updates and continue engagement with residents and advocates.","During public comment, speakers urged the council to ensure accountability for developers using city property for housing, demanded inspections and remedies at Bacon Retirement Community, called for stronger whistleblower protections in city facilities, and urged funding of a $9 million family crisis fund.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6674897,"Richmond City Council honors Joyce L. Davis after 16 years of service",1414,235000,1649000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2255865-baae9410d829a747380dad8b1dd3b817&start=235&end=1649","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2255865-baae9410d829a747380dad8b1dd3b817/thumbnail_235000.jpg","/articles/6674897/Richmond-City-Independent-City/Virginia/Richmond-City-Council-honors-Joyce-L-Davis-after-16-years-of-service","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6674897-f22f8b5f89041c6acda7471237914a3b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770448597&Signature=XF0Q9tDQkyhVXj2CxU8wT2AV9QI7cisnoFC343oB2KztHffXuNqrt7-1WS1jgBBSBzfNCPL8sWjyi8n7nHgmC6YkVjHLttT4ZAB2BOeF4KCw5RYxW~1PRdarEAhMoj1Pbn7ScQHHwxgc83qDSS0VBjHzqmj7kKpu0WQBlHMNWR2igalzCDYo1DxpfmpzThSc47V5q9P85ZgFnQxWyus4IL-Q1Ru6hTucVqj8tZoDKDcLSNRH~fSpSOycJN3iPRKx3yuU75L5tXhO5zo-e88WrFtuGQPC0Ue96CXLCPpJByq8glppJP0F5J9Cq0721XKMWWuXfiKvAsW2urEsj2nqAA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Council President Cynthia Newbill presented a retirement commendation Monday evening to Joyce L. Davis, who has served the Richmond City Council office for 16 years as a council policy analyst and as interim council chief of staff.

Newbill said the council recognizes Davis’s “unwavering dedication, commitment and service” and praised her institutional knowledge and long hours supporting council and the administration. “Your leadership, your passion, and your tireless efforts have been the driving force behind so many successes,” Newbill said.

Several council members and former colleagues spoke at the brief ceremony, thanking Davis for mentoring new members, answering late-night calls and supporting constituent work. Former Council President Kristen Nye said Davis brought deep subject-matter knowledge to council work and helped new members navigate policy and procedure. Councilmember Robinson and Councilmember Lynch each described instances in which Davis assisted with casework and legislative research that shaped their work.

Davis accepted a plaque and a booklet of comments collected from council members. “This plaque, I will keep forever,” Davis said, and thanked colleagues for their support and longtime friendships.

The recognition took place during the awards and presentations portion of the Richmond City Council meeting; no formal policy actions were connected to the presentation. Council members closed the segment by inviting Davis’s family forward and noting plans to maintain continuity in the council office as she transitions to retirement.

Council members and staff said they intend to follow up on personnel and office arrangements through administrative channels and to continue supporting the council’s ongoing work.","Council members presented a plaque and remarks recognizing Joyce L. Davis’s 16 years of service as a council policy analyst and interim council chief of staff, and members promised continued support during her transition to retirement.","actionData","errors"]

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