Resident urges CRA to stop 'spraying' sewage in ponds; board takes no immediate action

Resident Stan Johnson used the meeting's public‑comment period to raise concerns about sewage in local ponds and to ask the Community Redevelopment Agency to act to protect the public.

Johnson said the city removed signs he posted warning about sewage and that he had raised the issue with council members and staff. "I still find no excuse for city's misconduct and or policy to continue this game of Russian roulette," Johnson said, describing the alleged spraying or dispersal of sewage and pathogens and urging the city to stop the practice.

Nut graf: Johnson's remarks occurred during petitions and requests and raised public‑health and signage concerns; the CRA did not take formal action on the comment during the meeting, and staff indicated petitions/requests would be handled through appropriate channels.

Johnson said he observed adults and children in a pond he described as contaminated and asked the CRA to prevent public access and to post or restore warning signs. He also said he had communicated by email and telephone with council members and staff about the issue. The CRA chair responded that the body was discussing approval of the annual report during Johnson's comments and then acknowledged his remarks.

The transcript records the comment but shows no follow‑up motion or directive from the CRA during the April 8 meeting. The executive director later noted petitions and requests were on the agenda and that staff had received written materials.

Ending: The transcript shows the CRA accepted Johnson's public comment but did not place any related item on the agenda or direct staff to act during this meeting. Further action, if any, would need to be requested through council or staff channels.