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Council flags safety risk after contractor left open pits on 5350; staff to press contractor for better barricades
Summary
Councilmember Cheryl reported that large open excavation pits left on 5350 filled with rainwater over the holiday and were only cordoned with caution tape; city staff said they will follow up with the contractor to improve protections.
Councilmember Cheryl raised a safety concern about excavation work on 5350 that left large open pits in a residential area. She said the pits had minimal barricading (yellow caution tape on sticks) and one did not have any tape; after recent heavy rain those pits filled with water and posed a drowning and safety risk.
Tom (staff) told the council that staff would circle back with the contractor to improve protections. “That is a high risk,” Tom said, noting the city does not want children or adults falling into open, water-filled holes. Cheryl said residents had observed workers bailing out some holes, and she asked staff to ensure the city enforces safer site practices around residential construction.
The council did not vote on the item; staff committed to follow up with the contractor and report back on safety improvements.
