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Call to Order
Chamber Emergency Evacuation Plan Announcement and Public Speaker Guidelines
Public Comment Period
Approval of Minutes
February 17, 2026 - Land Use, Housing and Transportation Standing Committee Meeting Minutes
Presentation(s)
There were no presentations.
Paper(s) for Consideration
MISCELLANEOUS
To commit to working with the City’s Administration to [development and implement] develop a [comprehensive] City-wide energy efficiency program that [reduces the] advances equitable reductions in energy burden [and cost of living for vulnerable households, supports small businesses, assists in the preservation of housing and the stabilization of neighborhoods, and makes meaningful], accelerates progress [towards the City’s climate goals] toward Richmond’s 2050 net-zero goals, and institutionalizes interdepartmental coordination across housing, utilities, and community development. (As Amended)
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
To designate the 2300 block of Barton Avenue in honor of Sister Rosetta Tharpe. (3rd District)
Board Vacancies
There were no board vacancies.
Discussion Item(s)
There were no discussion items.
Staff Report
March 17, 2026 - Land Use, Housing and Transportation Staff Report
The Honorable Nicole Jones – Chair
The Honorable Andrew Breton – Member
Absent
The Honorable Ellen Robertson – Vice Chair
Committee Members in Attendance
Chair Nicole Jones called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. and presided.
Staff and Others in Attendance
Kiley Kesecker, Deputy City Clerk
Sophie McGinley, Council Policy Analyst
Nahdiyah Muhammad, Assistant City Clerk
Candice Reid, City Clerk
Danielle Smith, Assistant City Attorney
Steve Taylor, Council Policy Analyst
Upon the Chair’s request, Assistant City Clerk Nahdiyah Muhammad provided information on the appropriate way to evacuate the Council Chamber in an emergency along with public speaker guidelines.
There were no public comment speakers.
There were no amendments or corrections to the minutes of the February 17, 2026 committee meeting, and the minutes were approved as presented.
Council staff provided the committee with the March Land Use, Housing and Transportation staff report.
A copy of the material provided has been filed.
Adjournment
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 3:07 p.m.
The following ordinance was considered:
Member Andrew Breton moved to continue RES. 2026-R003, to the April 21, 2026, Land Use, Housing and Transportation Standing Committee meeting, which was seconded and approved: Ayes, 2, Breton, Jones. Noes None.
Public Hearing
Martin Gary spoke in support of the proposed ordinance, highlighting the significant musical influence of Sister Rosetta Tharpe. He noted her pioneering role in the development of rock and roll and her connection to Richmond through her residence on Barton Avenue. Mr. Gary stated that the designation would help recognize and promote the city’s rich musical heritage.
There were no comments or discussions and Member Andrew Breton moved to forward ORD. 2026-056 to Council with the recommendation to approve, which was seconded and approved: Ayes 2, Breton, Jones. Noes None.
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