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Council adopts ordinance requiring criminal background screening for certain service providers and volunteers
Summary
On final reading the council adopted Ordinance 2026-2382 to require criminal background screening for certain municipal employees, vendors, contractors and volunteers by amending Chapter 70 of the city code; public comment supported background checks while urging consideration of re-entry and second-chance employment policies.
On second and final reading the council adopted Ordinance 2026-2382, an amendment to Chapter 70 establishing criminal-background screening requirements for specified public-service providers, municipal employees, vendors, contractors and volunteers. The ordinance was read by the city attorney and opened to public comment.
Public commenter Sylvester Warren said he supported background checks generally but asked the council to consider policies that provide second chances for people with records seeking city employment. Councilmembers moved and seconded adoption of the ordinance on final reading; with no further debate the roll-call vote approved the ordinance.
Outcome: Ordinance 2026-2382 was adopted on final reading; staff will implement necessary administrative procedures consistent with the ordinance language and applicable state law.
