Summary
Councilman Feldman sponsored a change to the pool 'private' enclosure rules at a resident's request, but three colleagues sided with the Planning Commission's safety concerns. It got only a first reading — and Feldman is now asking whether he can withdraw it.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
Could save existing pool owners the several-thousand-dollar cost of fencing.
Residents seeking alternative pool safety enclosures if eventually adopted.
Supporters of the change saw it stall; the original permit requirements stand.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Planning Committee - Sep 10, 2026
A proposed zoning change would let existing pool owners install a weight-supporting safety cover instead of a four-foot fence. The Planning Commission opposed it over safety concerns, and it would need five council votes to pass.
City Council - Sep 10, 2026
Councilman Feldman sponsored a change to the pool 'private' enclosure rules at a resident's request, but three colleagues sided with the Planning Commission's safety concerns. It got only a first reading — and Feldman is now asking whether he can withdraw it.
Roads and Safety Committee - Jul 9, 2026
The proposal would let owners of existing pools use a locked safety cover instead of a fence — but the "lawfully established" wording would only help pool owners who already have fences. Council members warned about rewarding ignored permit conditions; the issue heads to Planning Commission.
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