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Bellflower Drive resident accuses operator of unlicensed sober-living house; council did not take immediate action
Summary
Resident Barbie Wheeler told the council a house run by Richard Evans operates as an illegal sober-living facility, alleging nuisance and safety problems; the council did not act at the meeting and the comment was cut short when time expired.
Barbie Wheeler, speaking for residents of Bellflower Drive, urged the council to take action against what she described as an illegal sober-living facility operated by Richard Evans. Wheeler said residents have raised the issue for more than 10 years and described incidents she said damaged neighborhood safety and quality of life.
Wheeler alleged the house is "not run correctly" and called it a "flophouse for druggies," saying residents report harassment and theft tied to people leaving the property. She told the council she had received conflicting information about whether Evans had state licensing and said neighbors had conducted their own research; Wheeler asked the city to "shut him down" and to stop what she described as ongoing problems.
The clerk reminded the speaker when her time expired; no city staff response or formal enforcement action was announced during the meeting. Council members acknowledged the comment but noted enforcement and licensing authority vary by program and that the council would not resolve enforcement details during the public-comment period.
The remarks were not followed by a staff report or formal referral at the meeting; residents seeking action should request staff follow-up so the city can review licensing, inspection records and any ongoing enforcement steps.
