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Whittier to seek membership in I-5 Consortium Cities Joint Powers Authority
Summary
Council authorized the City Manager to submit a letter of interest to join the I-5 Consortium Cities Joint Powers Authority after Deputy City Manager Kyle Cason described the JPA's purpose and potential uses of city streets during freeway detours. Approval was unanimous.
Council authorized the City Manager, or designee, to submit a letter of interest to join the I-5 Consortium Cities Joint Powers Authority (I-5 JPA). Deputy City Manager Kyle Cason answered council questions about the JPA's purpose, membership composition, selection of City representatives, and the potential use of Whittier streets for detours during freeway closures. The motion to submit a letter of interest carried unanimously.
Council asked clarifying questions about benefits to the City and the JPA's structure; staff described the intended regional coordination role. No commitments were made beyond authorizing the letter of interest.
