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Whittier council directs staff to design Bogartas street‑sweeping pilot after years of neighborhood complaints
Summary
The Whittier City Council on Oct. 14 directed staff to develop a pilot street‑sweeping program for Bogartas Avenue and nearby blocks after residents described dozens of privately owned vehicles parked for prolonged periods and trash accumulation that menaced street‑cleaning efforts.
The Whittier City Council on Oct. 14 directed staff to develop a pilot street‑sweeping program covering Bogartas Avenue and adjacent blocks and return with a detailed plan, including boundaries and an evaluation timeline.
Public Works Director Kyle Casen told the council the item arose from a resident petition and a Parking & Transportation Commission hearing that produced extensive public comment. "This was in response to a resident request as is our normal policy," Casen said, summarizing staff options: preferential parking districts, a pilot area with broader street‑sweeping restrictions and enforcement measures.
Casen and parking staff…
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