Tuesday, April 25, 2017

Presiding: Mayor Butt · Called to order: 6:40 p.m. · 9 items · 0 votes · 16 public comments

What happened

The council approved adding the Richmond Wellness Trail Vision plan to the city's official pedestrian plan. The wellness trails will connect parks and neighborhoods for walking and biking throughout Richmond.

The council received a presentation on the Citizens Police Review Commission, which investigates complaints against Richmond police officers. Commission members updated the council on current operations and challenges in their oversight work.

Community members presented updates on the Richmond Promise college scholarship program and senior programs from the Commission on Aging. The Sisters in Solidarity Planning Committee also gave a presentation about their work during International Women's Day.

The mayor issued four proclamations recognizing May as Mental Health Awareness Month, April as National Donate Life Month, May 31st as Oscar López Rivera Day, and May 11-21 as Affordable Housing Week in Richmond.

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Attendance

Ben Choi(Present)
Eduardo Martinez(Present)
Gayle McLaughlin(Present)
Melvin Willis(Present)
Jovanka Beckles(Present)
Jael Myrick(Absent)
Tom Butt(Present)
9 items
Proclaim May 31, 2017 as Oscar López Rivera Day in Richmond
Political Statements
Declare May 2017 as Mental Health Awareness Month
Mental Health Awareness
Declare April 2017 as National Donate Life Month in Richmond
National Donate Life Month
Declare May 11-21, 2017 as Affordable Housing Week in Richmond
Housing & Homelessness
Receive presentation on 2017 Sisters in Solidarity Planning Committee
Political Statements
Receive presentation on senior programs and activities from Commission on Aging
Commission on Aging
Receive presentation on Citizens Police Review Commission operations and challenges
Police & Community Safety
Receive presentation on Richmond Promise college scholarship program status
Youth & Community Programs
Add Richmond Wellness Trail Vision plan to city's official pedestrian plan
Richmond Wellness Trail