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Valley Center council votes to reopen city brush pile one weekend each month
Summary
After extended public comment and council debate about burning, hauling costs and nuisance enforcement, the Valley Center City Council voted 7–1 to reopen the brush pile on the third Friday and Saturday of each month (8 a.m.–5 p.m.) on a trial basis and to return with an operational report.
Valley Center’s City Council voted on May 5 to reopen the city’s brush pile one weekend per month on a trial basis, directing staff to monitor the site, pursue modest enforcement tools and report back at the next meeting.
The decision followed nearly three hours of public testimony and council discussion about alternative disposal methods, past mismanagement and the costs of hauling or controlled burns. Resident John Friend, a frequent user of the facility, told the council the site is “very cost effective” for residents and urged officials to consider options such as more open Saturdays or a small per‑use fee to keep the service available.
Council debate focused on two trade‑offs: the lower cost of burning versus nuisance smoke…
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