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Council hears recommendation to hire part-time code enforcer as blight discussion continues
Summary
Council members discussed gaps in code enforcement after the planner and retirements; ROWE Professional Services recommended hiring a part-time code enforcer and council members debated communication and next steps but took no formal vote on hiring.
City staff and council members discussed code enforcement and blight during the July 21 meeting, identifying a need for a dedicated code enforcement position.
Interim City Manager Kimberly Hines reported that ROWE Professional Services — the city planner referenced in the meeting — does not provide code enforcement services and noted that the retirement of Bernie Weaver left the city without an enforcement officer. Hines said ROWE "strongly recommended a code enforcer," and Council Member Darlington, who chairs planning, described the planner meeting as productive and raised ideas for improving communication.
The discussion did not produce a hiring motion; council members explored options and emphasized the need for follow-up. Council Member Gutierrez reiterated that the city has a purchase order system and additional checks and balances in place. Hines and Chief Killian were asked to provide a blight report and additional detail at the next Committee of the Whole meeting.
Why it matters: Without a designated code enforcer the city’s ability to address blight is limited, and ROWE’s recommendation signals a possible near-term personnel request and budget implication.
What’s next: staff will prepare a blight report for the next Committee of the Whole meeting and clarify the scope of a part-time code enforcer position; no formal hiring decision was recorded on July 21.
