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Ordinance No. 1633 Page 3 17.48.040 Resolution of Disputes. Should any dispute arise regarding any inconveniences or discomforts occasioned by agricultural operations, including, but not limited to, noises, odors, fumes, dust, the operations of machinery of any kind during any 24 hour period (including aircraft), the storage and disposal of manure, and the application by spraying or otherwise of chemical fertilizers, soil. amendments, herbicicles, and pesticide, the parties shall submit the dispute to the City Council in an attempt to resolve the matter prior to filing any court action as set forth below. 17.48.050 Role of Agricultural Advisory Committee. In the event a dispute rises between an owner of an agricultural operation and a resident (or residents) in or about the locality thereof as to whether a particular agricultural operation constitutes a nuisance, the City Council may request the Alameda County Agricultural Advisory Committee to act as a mediator in such dispute. The Agricultural Advisory Committee may decline any such request to consider or issue an advisory opinion or mediate a dispute. The Agricultural Advisory Committee may request technical assistance from City agencies, departments, private industry or the general public in the course of investigation and evaluating any dispute. 17.48,060 Procedures. A. Any dispute between the parties shall be submitted to the City Council within thirty (30) days of the date of the occurrence of the particular activity giving rise to the dispute or of the date a party became aware of the occurrence. B. The paxties to a dispute recognize the value and importance of full discussion and complete presentation and agreement concerning all pertinent facts in order to eliminate any misunderstandings. The parties will cooperate in the exchange of pertinent information concerning the controversy.