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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Yuba City public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Sam Brannan Park closure and remediation
After the park's September 1 temporary closure over transient activity and safety fears, the council awarded a $348,000 fencing contract to reclaim the park. The dog park bid came in high ($110,000), so that piece will likely be rebid — possibly with community fundraising help.
Sam Brannan security improvements
The city's largest community park has become the top address for police calls in Yuba City, with drug overdoses in the bathrooms, harassment of Gray Avenue students, and reservations down over 50%. The council has now closed it temporarily while spending up to $265,000 on fencing, cameras, lighting, and cleanup to try to restore it as a safe public space.
DUI and Traffic Safety Enforcement
Yuba City ranks near the top among comparable cities for injury collisions and DUI arrests. Two grants totaling about $360,000 fund nearly monthly DUI checkpoints and roughly weekly saturation patrols — at no cost to the city.
Regional SWAT Team MOU Renewal
The council was set to renew the agreement that keeps Yuba City participating in the Yuba Sutter Regional SWAT Team alongside the county, Marysville, and local fire and ambulance agencies.
Code Enforcement Citation Fines on Tax Roll
After a public hearing, the council was asked to add unpaid code enforcement citation fines to property tax bills. Property owners with outstanding fines would pay them through their secured tax roll.