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This week in Sunnyvale, the City Council focused on public safety measures including adopting a resolution to present the Annual Public Safety Military Equipment Use Report and renewing the Military Equipment Use Policy under California Assembly Bill 481. The council also discussed regulating the sale and distribution of nitrous oxide, adopting Ordinance No. 3254-26 related to this regulation. Other key actions included awarding a contract for electrical work related to the Sunnyvale SMaRT Station NextGen Project and rejecting the sole bid for equipment foundations for the same project. The council held a public hearing on the FY 2026/27 recommended budget, which includes funding considerations impacting public safety. Key highlights: - Adopted resolution renewing Military Equipment Use Policy and presenting annual report - Regulated sale and distribution of nitrous oxide through new ordinance - Awarded contract for electrical work on Sunnyvale SMaRT Station NextGen Project - Rejected sole bid for equipment foundations on the SMaRT Station project - Conducted public hearing on FY 2026/27 recommended budget affecting public safety funding What to watch: Future council meetings may further address implementation details of the nitrous oxide regulation and progress on the SMaRT Station project.

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