What: a proposed ordinance on surveillance systems and camera technology.
Where it stands: Public comment was heard on 2026-10-06. The first reading appears on two agendas (2026-10-06 and 2026-11-10), which is unexplained. The 2026-10-06 minutes text that was read did not record a vote.
Next: first reading is listed on the 2026-11-10 agenda.
Details
The 2026-09-15 agenda had an executive session for legal advice on camera and technology legislation.
Source inconsistency: the 2026-10-06 agenda listed the ordinance as a first reading, and the 2026-11-10 agenda lists a first reading again. Whether the October reading happened is not confirmed.
Public comment on the ordinance was recorded on 2026-10-06.
A councilor asked to bring back an ordinance ending facial recognition cameras, saying it had been requested the month before. Council went into executive session for legal advice on camera and technology legislation.
Council discussed several substantial revisions to the ordinance and took no action; it is to return October 20 with updates. Public comment raised concerns about the scope of the ordinance and binding future councils.
First reading of an ordinance regulating surveillance systems by city officials and on city property. Staff summary: amends Code Articles 115, 116 and 117, restricts face surveillance and automated license plate readers (ALPR), no direct fiscal impact. Per the October 20 minutes in the packet, surveillance-related work was slated for the November 24 meeting (November 24).