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Council asks staff to study city‑owned block‑party barricades after hearing cost barriers
Summary
Staff outlined high permit and barricade rental costs for neighborhood block parties and presented options (status quo, buy 1 set, buy 3 sets, hybrid rental). Council directed staff to return with a cost‑recovery and service‑delivery proposal.
Assistant to the city manager Alma Medina presented council with the city’s block party permit process and options for addressing residents’ complaints about high costs and required traffic control equipment.
Medina said current requirements include a petition signed by 80% of the neighborhood, 30‑day advance submission, insurance and a requirement that applicants supply traffic control equipment. She gave a permit‑cost breakdown: a first‑time…
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