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Dottie Fink said Mr. Baker's, Mr. Pretzel's, Mr. Deike's and her own fence have been in significant disrepair for years, which should dispel any claims regarding concerns over privacy and security. She also noted that she was the first of the four to repair the adjoining fence line, which she constructed at 6 feet and assumed others would follow suit or else request a building permit. Councilmember Thorne asked if staff's proposed alternative satisfies the majority of the parties involved. Mr. Bocian said it addresses primarily Ms. Fink's request. Mr. Pretzel is still requesting that the entire fence be reduced to 6 feet in height. Councilmember McGovern requested and Mr. Dolan requested clarification on the timeline of events. Mayor Hosterman moved to approve the staff recommendation, with the addition that the entire length of fence be reduced to 6 feet in height to maintain the same look and feel as the rest of the neighborhood. Councilmember Sullivan seconded the motion. He said he visited the site and struggled with this considerably. He noted it is not uncommon for residents to build something not to code, apply for a permit, and receive approval after the fact. The issue is that while that person comes out whole, everyone else involved is impacted. Councilmember McGovern said it seemed the neighbors had an opportunity to confer and determine how their respective fences could best blend with one another. That this was not done is disheartening and she said she could support the motion. Councilmember Cook-Kallio said it is understandably difficult for the Council to attempt to mediate this sort of personal neighborhood dispute. She said she would favor a uniform fence height, at either 6 or 7 feet. Councilmember Thorne concurred. MOTION: It was m/s by Hosterman/Sullivan to waive full reading and adopt Resolution No. 12-540 to deny the appeal and uphold the decision of the Planning Commission, with the addition that the entire length of fence be reduced to 6 feet in height to maintain the same look and feel as the rest of the neighborhood. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: • Councilmembers Cook-Kallio, McGovern, Sullivan, Thorne, Mayor Hosterman Noes: None Absent: None 17. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Alameda County to provide water and sewer maintenance services for the Castlewood Service Area for fiscal year 12-13 Director of Operation Services Smith presented the staff report. The Alameda County Public Works Department oversees and administers the Castlewood County Service Area's water and sewer systems. In February 2012, the County issued a Request for Proposals to operate and maintain the area and the Council authorized staff to submit a proposal for these services. Mr. Smith reviewed a map of the City's existing sewer and water service area, noting that the City currently provides certain types of service to several portions of the County and nearly all areas surrounding Castlewood. The City also has a history of contract work with the County on several relevant levels. He noted that the City has been approached numerous times about taking over the County's current system, but declined due to the poor condition of some of their larger assets. In pursuing this idea, City staff recommended that the County hire a consultant to evaluate its entire system and develop an improvement plan to bring it to a condition where the City would be willing to City Council Minutes Page 8 of 12 May 15, 2012