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9, SPECIAL AND INFORMATION REPORTS Item 9a ACtign$ Of the Zonin~ Administrator and Planning Commission 0R94:09) No action was required or taken by the Council on this item. 10. REPORTS OF THE CITY MANAGER Item 10a RZ-94-01, City of Pleasant0n Apnlication to add Chapter 17.48 (relating to the Right to Farm) to Title 17 (Planning and Related Matters) of the Pleasanton Municipal Code (SR94:48) Mr. Swift presented the staff report. Mr. Swift explained that the proposed ordinance would give a farmer the right to continue farming practices in a normal and customary manner. There was discussion regarding the use of pestleides. Mr. Swift indicated State Regulations do have restfictions regarding pestlcide use. -- Ms. Mohr was concerned with the farmers spraying on days that the wind would carry it toward the surrounding houses. Ms. Mohr also explained that she received a call from a County resident who was disturbed by the mechanical harvesters being used 24 hours a day during harvest time. She asked if there was a possibility that this type of problem could be addressed. She suggested noticing the surrounding neighbors when harvesting would be taking place, etc. There was considerable discussion regarding farming near residential areas, new mechanisms used for farming and the possibility of adding a "good neighbor" section to the ordinance. Ms. Dennis was not comfortable with changing this ordinance to reflect a "good neighbor" section. She was concerned with imposing restrictions in the ordinance before there is a problem. Ms. Dennis suggested meeting with vitlculturists regarding potential regulations. Joseph R. Godwin, 4677 Carson Court, asked if the City was faced with potential liability from the use of pesticicles should the ordinance be passed this evening. Mr. Roush did not believe so. He explained that there is a standard of care which the operator of the farming equipment has to use. 02/15/94 7