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Council defers decision on suspending rental housing inspection program after staff flags staffing and workload
Summary
After extended debate over complaints, enforcement and staffing, the Rio Veil City Council voted to continue consideration of suspending the rental housing inspection program to a future meeting so staff can return with inspection checklists and cost options for completing the housing element.
The Rio Veil City Council continued a decision on whether to suspend its rental housing inspection program after staff said the city lacks the capacity to run the program while completing a mandated housing element update.
Community Development Director Kevin Caldwell, appearing by Zoom, told the council staff recommends suspension rather than repeal so the ordinance remains available if complaints spike. “Staff is recommending suspension, not repealing the ordinance itself,” Caldwell said, and noted the city has seen a decline in tenant complaints since the…
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