RECENT COMMENTS

Council to consider Pear Street SUP, green alley, roundabout for 25th and Nine Mile

A number of the 46 items on the agenda for the Monday, June 9, City Council Meeting (PDF) are of local interest, including the only 2 items not on the Consent Agenda:

Ord. No. 2014-119 (Patron: Mayor Jones) To declare that a public necessity exists and to authorize the acquisition of certain fee simple interests and permanent easements on the parcels of real property located on 26th Street and 27th Street between S Street and T Street for the purpose of constructing an alley running between S Street and T Street in the block bounded by 26th Street, T Street, 27th Street and S Street.

Ord. No. 2014-120 (Patron: Mayor Jones) – To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer to accept funds in the amount of $501,190 from the Virginia Department of Transportation and to appropriate the increase to the Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Capital Budget by increasing estimated revenues and the amount appropriated to the Department of Public Works’ TEA-21 Safety Improvements project in the Infrastructure Construction and Maintenance category by $501,190 for the purpose of funding the 25th Street and Nine Mile Road Roundabout project at 25th Street and Nine Mile Road.

Res. No. 2014-R89 (Patron: All Members of Council) – To appoint Barbara R. Branch as a member of the Clean City Commission (Seventh District representative) for a term commencing upon adoption of this resolution and terminating Jan. 28, 2016, succeeding Julia Stokes.

Res. No. 2014-R96 (Patron: All Members of Council) – To reappoint Nathan Hughes as a member of the Commission of Architectural Review (Richmond Association of Realtors nominee) for a term commencing Jul. 31, 2014, and terminating Jul. 31, 2017.

Ord. No. 2014-71 (Patron: Mayor Jones, By Request) -To close to public use and travel, a portion of right-of-way known as East Cary Street, located in the block bounded by Pear Street, East Main Street, Peach Street and East Dock Street, and consisting of 1,973± square feet, upon certain terms and conditions.

Ord. No. 2014-78 (Patron: Mayor Jones, By Request) – To authorize the special use of the properties known as 2801 East Main Street, a portion of 2823 East Main Street, and a portion of East Cary Street for the purpose of permitting a multifamily dwelling with up to 65 dwelling units and principal uses permitted in the B-5 district, upon certain terms and conditions. (As Amended)