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Streetlight Maintenance and Copper Wire Theft

The council extended the St. Francis Electric streetlight contract and added $374,000 to fix lights knocked out by copper theft, with anti-theft covers slowing repairs. Councilmembers warned against re-repairing the same streets.

2 mentionsLast discussed Sep 29, 2026

MediumInfrastructure

City Trees Damaging Sidewalks

Commissioner Rocamora pressed staff on city-planted trees — especially magnolias — buckling sidewalks and pipes and costing property owners thousands. Staff pointed to the urban forest master plan and said problem trees are removed during long-term sidewalk repairs.

2 mentionsLast discussed Jul 24, 2026