Tuesday, March 26, 2019

Presiding: Mayor Thomas K. Butt · Called to order: 6:32 p.m. · 2 items · 1 votes · 8 public comments

What happened

Received progress report on police department improvement efforts.
Approved city's strategic priorities for fiscal year 2019/2020.

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Attendance

Demnlus Johnson III(Present)

Eduardo Martinez(Present)

Jael Myrick(Present)

Ben Choi(Present)

Melvin Willis(Absent)

Tom Butt(Present)

Nat Bates(Present)

2 substantive items

Governance(1 item)

Approve city's strategic priorities for fiscal year 2019/2020

Strategic Plan Priorities

In Plain English

The city manager will present strategic priorities developed at a February council retreat. The council must formally approve these priorities to guide city spending and projects for the coming fiscal year. These priorities determine which services and initiatives get funding.

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Votes

Approved said strategic priorities

Moved by: Jael MyrickSeconded by: Demnlus Johnson

Passed

6 to 0

Thomas K. ButtAye

Nathaniel BatesAye

Demnlus Johnson IIIAye

Eduardo MartinezAye

Jael MyrickAye

Ben ChoiAye

Public Safety(1 item)

Receive progress report on police department improvement efforts

Police & Community Safety

In Plain English

The police department created a plan to improve its operations and performance. Chief staff will present an update on what changes have been made so far. The report tracks whether the department is meeting its goals for better serving Richmond residents.

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