Launch pilot program to test street sweeping in diverse neighborhoods
In Plain English
The city needs to improve street cleaning to meet state water quality requirements. Staff will design a test program that includes different types of neighborhoods across Richmond. The pilot helps determine the best approach before expanding citywide street sweeping services.
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Votes
To extend the meeting to conclude Item K-1
6 to 1
To approve the item and direct staff to proceed with the 11 points outlined, including reinstating enforcement activities on collector arterial streets throughout the city and develop a graduated enforcement strategy for those areas, with $0 for the first citation, $50 for the second citation, and $60 for the third citation for the busy streets, and ensure an on-time postal mailer was sent to all city residents informing them about the program with instructions on how to sign up for text reminders or a phone call
5 to 1
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