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Connor Cute, identifying himself as a concerned citizen who grew up in Richmond, said proposals to convert city property for affordable housing risk transferring public assets to private developers who may not be held accountable for unit conditions. He asked the council to require accountability measures such as enforcement of the city’s rental inspection program and stronger protections against eviction.

Peter Finn, lead organizer for the African American chapter of New Virginia Majority, urged the council to commit $9,000,000 to a family crisis fund to help residents facing eviction. Finn said the organization’s outreach shows a high number of evictions in Richmond and urged council members to prioritize the fund and to attend an upcoming March for Working Families.

Several speakers described problems at Bacon Retirement Community. Jasmine Howell, who identified herself as a Richmond resident, domestic-violence and community advocate and the daughter of a Bacon Retirement resident, said her father had no heat or hot water for about a month and that residents face persistent flooding, pests and delayed repairs. Howell said a community meeting scheduled for residents was abruptly canceled and that some residents feared retaliation if they complained. She asked the council to order an inspection of the property to ensure tenants have safe, habitable units.

Alonzo Nicholson said he previously worked as a lead HVAC technician for the City of Richmond. He described operational inefficiencies that he said created environmental waste and urged the council to investigate what he characterized as workplace retaliation after he reported problems. Nicholson recommended strengthening whistleblower protections and ensuring city employees can report hazards without fear of retaliation.

President Cynthia Newbill and staff acknowledged the comments and said the issues raised are among council priorities. The clerk noted that a city official (identified in the meeting as Kevin Vanc or Mr. Vank) would share the status of repairs and code-enforcement visits regarding Bacon Retirement Community; no timetable or further details were given in the public record provided at the meeting. Council members said they will follow up with residents and staff to address the concerns raised.

No ordinance or resolution was adopted during the public-comment period; the remarks were taken under the public-comment agenda item and will inform subsequent staff follow-up and committee work.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Richmond City - Richmond City Council Formal Meeting - February 10, 2025 - Feb 11, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Public commenters described unsafe conditions at Bacon Retirement Community, called for inspections and accountability on developer-led affordable housing, urged a $9 million family crisis fund, and a former city HVAC technician urged stronger whistleblower protections.","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},6691683,"Richmond City Council honors longtime staffer Joyce Davis at retirement ceremony",1355,253000,1608000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2257157-61fe78e6a98fa1790525462e702f5982&start=253&end=1608","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2257157-61fe78e6a98fa1790525462e702f5982/thumbnail_253000.jpg","/articles/6691683/Richmond-City-Independent-City/Virginia/Richmond-City-Council-honors-longtime-staffer-Joyce-Davis-at-retirement-ceremony","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6691683-c021f4f0d8a0265751add34f4fa799ff/orig.mp4?Expires=1771152201&Signature=fITU5YhGCOMHEoeP0P0GhvTg89y49XrDRZ5kIN1~xnvOussnYG9vJnGUTQCw602qoPHKKliS~ksQxYabtSZ-mP0FJFiX0Ch5iaTDgHXfaAG4~HiLaoeUu27k7moSC9V22mCBZrIgVLey991cGR~dhrU43bMenM1kUWKcNM5gCl8lmOm7ZB5Q3lSRlfds6wy2kAgEcfQah67B9AHbByTPAFxpPHpUMu5ie2XR9TmSvvAOLvkrkxPcpxL~mvSE7OZQ9UL5L~lEevuLyFYInA7Y82oTZp-WEzXkaa8scLnk74CS0Liq8L2ifUcDZG88CB1~oVVuNGUuk5N7M7t4BTMelQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","President Cynthia Newbill led the Richmond City Council in a public recognition of Joyce L. Davis on the night the council convened, presenting a plaque and remarks honoring Davis’s 16 years of service to the council.

The council said Davis served “above and beyond the call of duty” during her tenure as a council policy analyst and as interim council chief of staff. President Cynthia Newbill said the council and the city are “proud and lucky” to have benefited from Davis’s institutional knowledge and dedication.

Several current and former council members offered prepared remarks. Former Council Member Kristen Nye called Davis “incredible” and highlighted Davis’s knowledge and mentorship. Council Member Robertson, Council Member Lynch and others recounted Davis’s behind-the-scenes work — researching policy options, helping new members orient to council procedures and taking early- and late-hour calls on constituent and policy matters.

Davis accepted a plaque and a booklet of comments from council members. In her remarks she thanked colleagues and family members who attended and noted that she would keep the plaque and booklet as mementos. The recognition included a brief reception and photographs on the council chamber floor.

The council’s presentation recorded Davis’s service dates in remarks and the plaque: 16 years of service, including service as interim council chief of staff from May 2008 through December 2024. No formal vote or policy action was associated with the recognition; it was ceremonial.

Council members closed the awards portion of the meeting and moved on to the business portion of the agenda.","Council members presented awards and remarks recognizing Joyce L. Davis for 16 years of service as a council policy analyst and interim council chief of staff.",{"_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},6691678,"Richmond City Council approves appointments and consent agenda, continues several items to future meetings",1347,1703000,3050000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2257157-61fe78e6a98fa1790525462e702f5982&start=1703&end=3050","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2257157-61fe78e6a98fa1790525462e702f5982/thumbnail_1703000.jpg","/articles/6691678/Richmond-City-Independent-City/Virginia/Richmond-City-Council-approves-appointments-and-consent-agenda-continues-several-items-to-future-meetings","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6691678-e8e6eb702c32d7a967f03bc9113f509a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771152201&Signature=S2czbG-J2f6P0obNXQlM9PVqKyPxQVt-VoYNXWbTbMkTKvkoLV0YLDS8NMljbUYCwkyxlD9roHDmivns6K6lhNfQ7bGytwbBDjfKGxd8iORLs2cSjJIA5itCdFWgSti~iUp-~re6959qBmWi0s7OhEOK6Os9WD9U14LF4K-OgUcbZHcu4CqlhC2CJjdcEvCj5f~m2amFURDlVoKUSioeb~9tm4Kmyt8LEamb~1t7jcx7qY4yOe9HK2oEAx2HRuYVoCugPKGe5ngm7k14C7rP0JxMwPbvwde8izmGRtcZTzG6cJXwqq1Lg6c6NaG58TNLe~ubYgXlqLXqP3CRIP3-DA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Richmond City Council voted on several procedural motions and agenda items during its regular meeting. The following motions were recorded on the public record.

Continue RRHA and EDA appointment recommendations: Council voted to continue the appointment recommendations for the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA) and Economic Development Authority (EDA) vacancies to the next council meeting. Motion: \"Continue the appointment recommendations for the RRHA and EDA vacancies to the next council meeting.\" The motion was moved and seconded. Roll-call votes recorded: Mr. Breton — Aye; Miss Gibson — Yes; Miss Jones — Aye; Miss Robertson — Aye; Miss Lynch — Aye; Miss Trammell — Aye; Miss Abu Bakr — Aye; Vice President Jordan — Aye; President Cynthia Newbill — Aye. The motion was approved.

Approve remaining appointment recommendations: Council then voted to approve the remaining board appointment recommendations. Motion: \"Approve the remaining appointment recommendations as presented.\" Roll-call votes recorded: Mr. Breton — Aye; Miss Gibson — Yes; Miss Jones — Aye; Miss Robertson — Aye; Miss Lynch — Aye; Miss Trammell — Aye; Miss Abu Bakr — Aye; Vice President Jordan — Aye; President Cynthia Newbill — Aye. The appointments were approved, with the RRHA and EDA nominations continued as noted above.

Adopt consent agenda: The council held a public hearing on consent agenda items and, seeing no speakers in opposition, put the items to a vote. Motion: \"Adopt the consent agenda as stated.\" Roll-call votes recorded: Mr. Breton — Aye; Miss Gibson — Yes; Miss Jones — Aye; Miss Robertson/Robinson — Aye; Miss Lynch — Aye; Miss Trammell — Aye; Miss Abu Bakr — Aye; Vice President Jordan — Aye; President Cynthia Newbill — Aye. The consent agenda (listed by the clerk as ordinances 2024-3205, 3206, 3207, 328 and 2025-012, -013 and additional ordinances 2025-015 through -021) was adopted.

Amend and continue real estate strategies resolution (2024 R-40): Council approved a motion to amend and continue resolution 2024 R-40, which accepts and approves the biannual real estate strategies plan for city-owned surplus properties, and continued the resolution to the Monday, Feb. 24 council meeting. Roll-call votes recorded: Mr. Breton — Aye; Miss Gibson — Yes; Miss Jones — Aye; Miss Robertson — Aye; Miss Lynch — Aye; Miss Trammell — Aye; Miss Abu Bakr — Aye; Vice President Jordan — Aye; President Cynthia Newbill — Aye.

Approval of minutes: The council approved minutes for the January 8 special meeting and the January 27 informal and formal meetings as presented (no recorded roll-call changes noted after clerk's certification).

Agenda amendments: The council approved amendments to the meeting agenda at the start of the meeting. The clerk summarized items continued to future meetings: ordinance 2024-329 to be continued to Monday, Feb. 24; ordinance 2025-014 to be continued to Monday, March 10; resolution 2024-R-40 amended and continued to Feb. 24; resolution 2025-R-10 continued to a March meeting (date not specified in the record). Council approved the agenda amendments by roll call with all voting \"Aye.\"

No formal votes on the substantive policy content of the biannual real estate plan, nor on the housing matters raised in public comment, were taken during the items described above; several items were continued for later consideration.

Votes at a glance (selected):
- Motion to continue RRHA & EDA appointment recommendations — Outcome: approved (unanimous roll-call as recorded).
- Motion to approve remaining appointment recommendations — Outcome: approved (unanimous roll-call as recorded).
- Motion to adopt consent agenda — Outcome: approved (unanimous roll-call as recorded).
- Motion to amend and continue Resolution 2024 R-40 — Outcome: approved (unanimous roll-call as recorded).

The meeting record shows unanimous \"Aye\" votes for the motions listed above; the transcript records individual roll-call affirmations by council members for each motion.","Council approved multiple motions including continuing two board appointments to the next meeting, approving the remaining appointments, adopting the consent agenda, and amending and continuing a real estate strategies resolution to Feb. 24.","actionData","errors"]

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