Create new rules restricting street digging after road resurfacing

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In Plain English

The city wants to protect newly paved streets from being torn up too soon. The proposed law would temporarily ban utility companies and contractors from digging in streets after they get resurfaced. If approved, the city has 3 different versions of this rule to choose from.

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Votes

to approve alternative number three

Moved by: ViramontesSeconded by: McLaughlin
Pending

to accept alternative number one and direct staff to come up with ways to assist with funding for low income

Moved by: Butt
Failed

to approve alternative number two and direct staff to review if there is a nexus with the encroachment permit fees that could absorb the cost to the City of Richmond

Moved by: LopezSeconded by: Ritterman
Passed

5 to 1

McLaughlinAye
ButtNay
BatesAbsent
RogersAye
RittermanAye
LopezAye
ViramontesAye