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California City council approves Street Reconstruction & Transformation Initiative, debates funding and staffing
Summary
Council adopted a comprehensive streets initiative (SRTI) to move from reactive pothole fixes to planned reconstruction, authorizing concept-level direction to acquire equipment and prioritize corridors but requesting follow-up on funding sources, staffing, SDI fund use and grant strategies.
Mayor Hawkins introduced the Street Reconstruction & Transformation Initiative (SRTI), describing it as “not a short-term fix” but a multi-year effort to bring roadway repair in-house, acquire equipment (paver, rollers, hot-box recycler) and build local capacity to stabilize streets and pursue grants.
Council and members of the public pressed staff on funding and near-term priorities. Public Works…
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