Residents warn of rising crime on 700 block of N. Seabreeze; police substation reportedly closed

A resident raised public safety concerns about the 700 block of North Seabreeze (near Madison and Kingston), reporting increased drug dealing, prostitution and regular fights and asking whether the city can direct law enforcement or cameras to the area. "It's getting crime... drug dealing prostitution and I don't know the homelessness living on the city right of ways in the city property," the resident said. Nut graf: City staff told the commission the police substation that formerly served that area has been closed because the privately owned facility was not being maintained by the property owner; staff and the police chief said the department is monitoring the area and public works crews provide periodic cleanups. Details: The resident said delivery services and ride‑share drivers now mark the area as high‑risk and that signs prohibiting loitering are frequently torn down. A police presence is intermittent, the resident said, and when officers drive through, people often hide and then return after officers leave. City staff responded that the chief is aware and that police and public works are looking at options to provide more support; staff noted the substation was closed due to maintenance issues with the property owner and that the chief was following up. What the meeting did not produce: There was no formal action or budget request to reopen or rebuild a substation, nor did the commission direct a specific new enforcement or capital approach at the meeting. Next steps: Staff said they will look for additional ways to support the area and coordinate with police; commissioners asked staff to follow up and report back with potential options.