Discuss requiring Union Pacific Railroad to clean graffiti on railroad property
In Plain English
Graffiti covers Union Pacific railroad property near the I-580 entrance to Richmond. The city currently has no policy requiring the railroad company to maintain its property. Council will discuss whether to create rules forcing Union Pacific to clean up graffiti that residents see when entering the city.
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Votes
To direct staff to require Union Pacific to clean up the graffiti on their property
7 to 0
Why This Vote Matters
The council unanimously directed city staff to require Union Pacific Railroad to clean up graffiti on its property near the I-580 entrance to Richmond, with Vice Mayor Bates abstaining. Currently, the city has no policy forcing the railroad company to maintain its property, even though the graffiti is visible to residents and visitors entering the city. This decision could lead to new rules that would compel Union Pacific to address the unsightly graffiti that affects Richmond's appearance. The vote was largely routine governance matter, though Bates' abstention was notable given his typical support for such measures.
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