Richmond City Council approves amendments and continues ordinances to July 28 meeting

The Richmond City Council held a special meeting on July 7, 2025, addressing key legislative amendments and updates. All council members were present except for Council Members Jones, Robertson, Trammell, and Abu Bakr, ensuring a quorum for the proceedings.

The meeting commenced with a standard emergency evacuation announcement, emphasizing safety protocols for attendees. Following this, the council moved to discuss two significant motions regarding amendments to existing ordinances.

The first motion involved amending Ordinance 2025-120, which pertains to the conditional rezoning of several properties from single-family residential to multifamily urban residential districts. Council Member Gibson proposed the motion to amend and continue the ordinance to the next council meeting on July 28, which was seconded by Council Member Lynch. The motion passed unanimously.

The second motion addressed Ordinance 2025-138, which seeks to modify the city's residency requirements for certain officers and employees. Council Member Breton made the motion to amend and continue this ordinance to the July 28 meeting as well, receiving a second from Vice President Jordan. This motion also passed unanimously.

Additionally, the council introduced a list of legislation for public inspection, which will be available on the city’s website by July 8. The meeting concluded shortly after, with no further agenda items discussed.

This special meeting highlighted the council's ongoing efforts to address zoning regulations and city employment policies, setting the stage for further discussions in the upcoming session.