Public Safety
Proposed Land Swap and Fire Station Relocation
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Downtown RFP and Fire Station No. 1 Relocation→At a glance
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Last discussed May 26, 2026.
Public comments (4)
OpposedDavid CurtisMay 26, 2026
Expressed strong opposition to the potential land swap at 990 and 777 Benton Street, warning of compromised emergency response times for Fire Station 1 and demanding public hearings.
City Council and Authorities Concurrent — May 26, 2026 · 9:18 →ConcernedChris NampoulisMay 26, 2026
Discussed the legal limitations of closed-session meetings under the Brown Act regarding real property acquisitions and urged transparency outside of acquisition discussions.
City Council and Authorities Concurrent — May 26, 2026 · 11:57 →ConcernedMark KelseyMay 26, 2026
Expressed surprise at the land swap proposal and requested public meetings to clarify plans for the fire department and downtown development.
City Council and Authorities Concurrent — May 26, 2026 · 14:31 →OpposedAnthony BeckerMay 26, 2026
Former council member Anthony Becker spoke against the land swap idea, questioning the future location of the fire department.
City Council and Authorities Concurrent — May 26, 2026 · 16:32 →