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Sent:Saturday, April 18, 2026 11:
To:E-mail Council Website
Subject:Opposition to Point of Sale Sewer Lateral Requirement
Dear Mayor and Members of the City Council,
I am writing to respectfully express my opposition to a point-of-sale requirement for sewer lateral inspections
or replacements.
While I support the City’s goal of maintaining critical infrastructure, tying compliance to property transfers is
not the most effective approach. A point-of-sale policy relies on unknown future transactions and does not
target the properties most in need of repair. Sewer laterals that are failing or contributing to system issues
exist independently of whether a property is being sold, meaning this approach may miss higher priority
problems while imposing costs based solely on timing.
Additionally, because these costs are triggered by property transfer rather than system need, they may have
unintended downstream effects on housing availability and affordability, including for renters.
A more effective solution would focus on identifying and prioritizing known areas of concern, with reasonable
timelines and support for property owners.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Leslie Dougherty
Leslie J. Dougherty, CRS
Broker Associate, Lic #01715846
Central Coast Sotheby's International Realty
Phone: 805.423.2279
Email: leslie@lesliedougherty.com
Website: www.centralcoastsir.com
Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated.
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