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Residents press Delano officials on sidewalk hazards and cemetery maintenance
Summary
Several residents told the council about dangerous sidewalks that caused injuries and difficulties maintaining a local cemetery; staff and county representatives said the cemetery is under county jurisdiction and offered to provide contacts and follow up.
During the public-comment portion, residents raised two safety and maintenance concerns. A resident reported a friend broke a foot after tripping on an uneven sidewalk at the intersection they identified as Evel Diaz Caturse Avenue / 19 14 Avenue and asked who is responsible ("He went to the hospital, broke his his... she broke her foot"), prompting the mayor to ask staff to follow up and provide contact information so the matter can be referred for repair. Staff agreed to supply a contact for follow-up. (S8, S1, S17)
Separately, a different resident said volunteers were not allowed to clean a local cemetery, alleging a guard prevented them from removing leaves and personal items. Staff and council clarified the cemetery is managed by the county, not the city: "The cemetery is under the jurisdiction of the county," staff said, and offered to provide contact information and assist the resident in making an appointment with the cemetery board. (S8, S17)
No formal enforcement action or council vote occurred; council directed staff to gather contact information and follow up with the resident and county representatives.
