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Resident engineer tells CRA to address alleged sewage in park fountains; asks city to adopt written policy
Summary
A resident who identified himself as a professional engineer urged the CRA and city to stop operating fountains where sewage is present and asked for written policies and physical barriers to prevent exposure.
During public comment at the Jan. 14 Community Redevelopment Agency meeting, Stan Johnson, who identified himself as a professional engineer, told the board that fountains in a local park are being left on when sewage is present and urged the city to enact written policies and safeguards.
Johnson: “It’s unhealthy,” Johnson said, repeatedly during his remarks. He told the board he has raised the issue before and asked the CRA, the City Council, the city manager, water resources and the police department to “discontinue” fountain operation when contamination is present and to require fencing or other measures to prevent contact with sewage.
Board response: The board thanked Johnson for his comment and did not take formal action during the meeting. The executive director later reported no action items connected to the comment during the meeting; the CRA agenda proceeded to reports and other items.
Context and limits: Johnson framed his appeal as a public-health concern and invoked the responsibility of licensed engineers to protect public health. The CRA did not provide technical findings or a staff report at the meeting about the fountains; no staff remediation plan, schedule or funding was announced.
