Tuesday, March 17, 2026

The council will consider a 3-year contract with the firefighters union featuring 5% annual pay raises and increased longevity bonuses. This continues the city's pattern of labor negotiations, which have appeared on 24 agendas in the past year, including recent talks with other employee unions.

A $3.1 million package of park improvements includes synthetic turf and lighting at Shields-Reid Park, new restrooms at Wendell Park, and environmental cleanup at contaminated Boorman Park. The council will also direct staff to plan comprehensive upgrades at Cheese Park, the only community park serving over 12,000 residents east of I-80.

Police and community safety items include extending the Flock Safety contract for cameras and license plate readers through December 2026, and creating a Blue Envelope Program to help disabled residents communicate with officers during encounters. Police & Community Safety topics have dominated this year's agendas, appearing 41 times in the past 12 months.

The council will meet privately to discuss the Dorn lawsuit and union contract negotiations for police, fire, and other city workers. A report on the city's sanctuary policies and protections for residents facing federal immigration enforcement is also scheduled.

The consent calendar includes one item reviewing mid-year budget performance and spending adjustments.