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Valley Center council tables plan to overhaul brush pile after debate on costs and controls
Summary
Councilmembers debated several options for managing the city's brush pile'from open access to automated gated entry'but voted to table action to allow further study, public input and budget consideration.
Valley Center's city council on April 24 debated how to manage the community's longstanding brush pile, with members and residents weighing public access, illegal dumping risks and multi‑thousand‑dollar startup costs for gated or automated systems.
Staff presented four options: continue open access (current model), contract hauling of materials, install a secure gate with card or code access, or install an automated resident access system tied to driver's licenses or key fobs. Staff said the automated option carried the highest upfront estimate — roughly $18,000 to $40,000 — and annual support in the range of $2,000 to…
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