Direct staff to create law allowing neighborhoods to ban new chain restaurants
In Plain English
Point Richmond and other commercial districts could block new chain restaurants if residents support the policy. The city currently allows chain restaurants anywhere in commercial zones. If approved, staff creates a law letting neighborhoods vote to prohibit additional formula restaurants like McDonald's or Starbucks.
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Votes
Adopt Resolution No. 128-12
4 to 0
Why This Vote Matters
The council voted 4-0 to direct staff to create a law that would let neighborhoods vote to block new chain restaurants like McDonald's or Starbucks. Currently, chain restaurants can open anywhere in Richmond's commercial zones, but this would give communities like Point Richmond the power to prohibit additional formula restaurants if residents support such restrictions. Two councilmembers abstained from voting (Bates and Booze), while Butt was absent. The vote continues the council's typical pattern of supporting governance measures that increase local control.
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