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Union City plans new park cameras and directs staff to draft a park curfew ordinance
Summary
Council approved installation of three security cameras at Eastside Park and instructed staff to draft a park curfew ordinance after discussing appropriate hours and signage; tree removal and signage were also approved to address vandalism and safety concerns.
Council approved work to expand park surveillance and asked staff to draft enforceable park curfew language at the May 5 meeting.
Staff said locates were called to install three cameras at Eastside Park: one focused primarily on the playground and basketball court, and two 360‑degree cameras oriented toward adjacent streets and the bus stop. Council also approved a contractor quote to remove a dead tree at a park corner that had begun dropping branches. Members discussed damaged signage and the need to replace rules and age‑limit notices at the park.
Council discussed possible curfew windows and enforcement approaches, with suggestions ranging from early evening hours for younger children up to later weekend hours; staff was asked to draft a proposed ordinance and bring it to council for review (the attorney will prepare suggested ordinance language to be circulated by email). The council emphasized a desire for practical, enforceable tools for police and staff to reduce vandalism and better protect the playground and splash pad users.
