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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Rialto public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Police drone technology shared with Fire Department
Police Chief Mark Kling showed the council live drone footage with heat signatures from a recent fire, and Fire Chief Chris Jensen explained how it helps crews know what they're rolling into. Rialto is positioning itself as a regional leader in public safety tech.
Citywide Public Safety Cameras
The police department is buying 30 new body cameras and 20 car cameras for $1.25 million, expanding the program Rialto pioneered nationally.
Fireworks Enforcement Team
Police will field a dedicated sergeant and four officers against illegal fireworks from June 14 through July 5, including undercover buys against Facebook Marketplace sellers.
Public Comment Time Limit and Meeting Rules
The council nearly cut public comment from 5 minutes to 3, but restored the full 5 minutes after pushback from Scott and Carrizales. New rules also cover Zoom participation, muting disruptive remote speakers, and how items get on the agenda.
River Ranch neighborhood safety and camera technology
Mayor Baca raised theft concerns at River Ranch; the police chief confirmed license-plate cameras exist at entrances and said more real-time neighborhood cameras are coming as intersection camera systems come online.
Special-needs youth in the juvenile system
A Rialto mother described her son's two months in juvenile detention and six in placement after his disability-related IEP information wasn't reviewed. She's asking for better coordination between probation and schools.