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Council moves to form ad hoc committee, asks staff for short‑term cleanup and parking plan for parcel near pool
Summary
Council discussed options for a site between the pool and community center, agreed in principle to form a two‑member ad hoc committee and directed staff to return at the next meeting with short‑term measures to reduce dust, provide parking and add temporary beautification.
Council debated whether an ad hoc council committee or a contractor‑led process should guide public outreach and planning for a vacant parcel adjacent to the pool and community center. Multiple council members and residents said they favored public engagement; others cautioned the council to set a realistic scope and budget before taking on major design work.
Mayor Lucchese said staff could either bring back a contractor work plan or the council could create an ad hoc committee to lead outreach. Public commenters Mike Rodriguez and David Hicks offered to participate and suggested parking and lawn space options. Council settled on a two‑member ad hoc committee in principle, asked staff to prepare a resolution to formalize the committee at the next meeting, and directed staff to return with an immediate action plan to manage dust, provide temporary parking for pool users, and apply inexpensive beautification that could be implemented before summer.
