The variance will also allow for construction work between 1-2 a.m. for up to seven days out of a calendar month.
With the variance, the construction company is expected to work during these hours starting in August.
Meeting Highlights
During the meeting, City Administrator Johnny Casias said the variance would allow the construction company to work early and avoid extreme temperatures that are not conducive to the type of work being done.
Originally, the variance allowing work between 1-2 a.m. was proposed to last until June 2025, but following concern from Mayor Tom Daly and Mayor Pro-Tem Jim Parma, the variance was approved through November. This change allows the city to revisit the variance if the construction work leads to an increase in citizen complaints about the noise.
Daly raised concerns about the noise levels of the large equipment constantly moving in reverse. A representative from the construction company said vehicles and equipment will be mostly moving forward during the early hours, which should help limit the loud noises from vehicles backing up.
This variance will be brought back to city council in November, and construction on the hospital is expected to be completed in early 2027.
