Fund comprehensive street sweeping with signs, staff, equipment, and towing enforcement citywide
In Plain English
Richmond has debated street sweeping policy for 20 years, with some neighborhoods exempt from moving cars. Recent research shows road dust creates dangerous air pollution and harms San Francisco Bay. If approved, all neighborhoods get street sweeping signs and enforcement, including citations and towing for parked cars.
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Votes
To approve said direction to staff excluding the authorization for vehicle towing; direct staff to install street sweeping signage in all 16 neighborhoods and provide costs; enable text message notification reminders; and provide one-time postcard mailing and a city website link with instructions for how to opt-in for text messages
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