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APR 10 2012
Goodwin, Heather
Subject: FW: NEIGHBORHOOD WELLNESS UPDATE AND PROCEDURAL REVIEW
AGENDA
CORRESPONDENCE
From: Brett Cross
Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2012 1:57:24 PM (UTC- 08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
To: Council, SloCity
Subject: NEIGHBORHOOD WELLNESS UPDATE AND PROCEDURAL REVIEW
First, let me state that the following opinion are mine personally and do not reflect those of
Residents for Quality Neighborhoods. After reading Richard Schmidt's letter dated April 10th. it
was apparent I was remiss in reviewing the staff report.
I was extremely concerned during staff s review of the Neighborhood Wellness update at RQN's
board meeting that the fine structure for minor infractions was excessive and that negative
public perception could result in the program being eliminated due to public pressure and future
political changes. Obviously those concerns although heard were not heeded. At the March
meeting I suggested a significantly lower fine structure for leaving trash containers out. Even at
a low level of $10 -$15 per occurrence significant compliance would be realized without the
political "blow back ".
Parking in the yard section doesn't address the immediacy of moving the vehicle off the yard
but instead grants a 10 day period to correct. This is not satisfactory in my opinion. It appears
subsequent violations would receive immediate administrative citations. If a 10 day grace
period is allowed I hope that the Neighborhood Services Specialists will make contact with the
resident not only to inform them of regulation but instruct them to move the vehicle and not
wait 10 days before action is taken.
I'm still concerned about the lack weekend coverage by the NSS positions. Public outreach and
public contact would be much easier achieved on the weekend when residents are home and
also during the days when illegal construction, tree removal, etc. seems to take place.
Sincerely,
Brett Cross
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