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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Ceres public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Regional Fire Training MOU
Ceres renewed its role in the regional fire training division with Modesto, Turlock, Stanislaus Consolidated and the county. Councilman Casey voted no, arguing Ceres pays Modesto for trained firefighters and should lease out its training facility for revenue instead.
Police Equipment Funding and Donations
Accepting a donated SWAT truck sparked a bigger question: should officers' associations have to fundraise for essential police equipment? The chief said a three-year fleet strategic plan is in the works.
Fire Prevention Week and Lithium-Ion Battery Safety
The city proclaimed Fire Prevention Week with a focus on safely charging lithium-ion devices like phones, e-bikes, and power tools, which can catch fire if damaged or misused. Residents are urged to charge on hard surfaces and keep e-bikes outside.
School resource officer contract with Ceres Unified
The council approved the agreement for Ceres police to provide SROs and law enforcement services to the school district, after asking whether the police union had reviewed it.
Illegal mobile food vending enforcement
Casey pressed the chief on weekend food vendors operating without permits; the chief pledged to shift code enforcement schedules and work with the county to confiscate equipment.