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Wildfire Resiliency and Preparedness

Commissioners discussed the Prospect Heights life-safety issue as it relates to the wildlife-urban interface at DeLaveaga Park — a wildfire and safety concern for the neighborhood bordering the park.

6 mentionsLast discussed Sep 22, 2026

HighPublic Safety

Coral Street encampment conditions

A mental health therapist who works with unhoused patients told the council that twice-weekly police sweeps on Coral Street scare patients away from care, with medications and medical devices thrown away, and may create legal liability for the city.

4 mentionsLast discussed Jun 23, 2026