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Resident urges traffic controls and relocation of porta-john at Oakdale Park; officials cite accessibility and existing pedestrian warning
Summary
A resident told the services meeting that exit traffic at Oakdale Park is hazardous and objected to a porta-john placed at the park entrance; a committee member noted a pedestrian blinking light exists and staff said the site was chosen for accessibility and security.
A resident during public comment urged the city to add traffic controls at the Oakdale Park exit and to move a conspicuous porta-john away from the park entrance. The resident said vehicles leave the park without stop signage or warning and warned the configuration could invite a lawsuit: “you’re flirting with danger at the exit there,” the resident said, calling for a stop sign, stop line or other warning for drivers.
A committee member responded that a pedestrian blinking light exists for crossings and emphasized that the blinking device is for pedestrians. The Chair and Mr. Lopez explained the porta-john’s placement: staff cited security and accessibility reasons, noting the chosen location is the flattest, most handicap-accessible spot and easier to monitor. The resident pressed for more specific reasons and said the location was unacceptable to them; the Chair acknowledged the concern and said staff had explained the reasoning.
The exchange did not result in a directive; the comment was acknowledged and time-limited. Council and staff members noted the complaint for follow-up with park operations staff.
