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Vice Mayor Martinez previews sidewalk upgrades; board member urges council to reject $160,000 in river surveillance funding
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Summary
Vice Mayor Miguel Martinez told the Ward 3 board about newly approved sidewalk and ADA-ramp rehabilitation projects and upcoming appointments; board member Sarah Horstman urged Martinez to consider voting against an approximately $160,000 surveillance-camera plan for the Truckee River and instead reallocate the funds to waste-disposal and recycling initiatives.
Vice Mayor Miguel Martinez, the council liaison to the Ward 3 Neighborhood Advisory Board, said the city published a map of approved sidewalk and ADA ramp rehabilitation projects and that the council will appoint additional NAB members at the next meeting.
Board member Sarah Horstman raised concerns about a separate council proposal to spend approximately $160,000 on surveillance cameras near the Truckee River. Horstman urged Martinez to consider voting against the surveillance allocation and suggested the money could instead fund low- or no-cost waste-disposal options for residents, improved recycling infrastructure, frequent hazardous-waste drop-off events and educational campaigns about waste reduction.
"I would encourage you to consider voting no on that and for the funds to be reallocated," Horstman said, listing alternatives she called more directly beneficial to the river corridor and residents.
Martinez acknowledged the concern and invited further input; he also reiterated appreciation for recent neighborhood engagement events and said the administration will continue to fill NAB vacancies.
Ending: Martinez closed by thanking board members for participation and encouraged continued engagement on infrastructure and neighborhood issues.
