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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Sunnyvale public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Purchase of three aerial fire apparatuses
The Department of Public Safety reached fully sworn staffing, and the city got $1 million in state money for new fire engines plus a new Axon contract for body-camera translation and de-escalation training. A Community Crimes Reduction Team also launched this year.
Homeless services contract with WeHOPE
The city is spending $3.25 million to keep and expand WeHOPE's homeless services — street outreach, hotel sheltering, mobile showers and winter weather hotel program — through September 2027.
15 mph school zones near Laurelwood Elementary
The city dropped speed limits to 15 mph in school zones and extended the zone near the new Laurelwood Elementary School. Council members called it a positive safety step for a newly opened school.
Potential litigation against fire apparatus manufacturers
The council voted 7-0 behind closed doors to sue a long list of fire truck makers, including Oshkosh, Pierce and REV Group. The move comes right after the city authorized a $7.37 million purchase of three Pierce ladder trucks.
Amicus brief opposing ICE facility near Gilroy
Sunnyvale joined other regional cities in supporting the county and state lawsuit challenging a proposed ICE detention facility near Gilroy. Residents urged the council to act, citing fear in immigrant families and regional impacts.