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Landmarks commission establishes subcommittee to pursue enforcement, outreach and contractor education
Summary
Commissioner Welcome Hill proposed a citizen information/enforcement subcommittee to improve outreach, contractor licensing awareness, and enforcement in historic districts; the chair appointed Welcome Hill and Commissioner Kevin Steele to meet with staff and report back at the next meeting.
Commissioner Welcome Hill used new business to propose creating a subcommittee to address recurring issues with contractors, educate residents and contractors about permit requirements, and strengthen enforcement for vulnerable populations. He framed the proposal as a multi-pronged effort encompassing enforcement, education and outreach and cited recent cases where improper work harmed residents.
Chair Jim Schroeder appointed Commissioner Welcome Hill and Commissioner Kevin Steele to a two-person citizen information subcommittee charged to meet with staff before the next meeting and return with a more concrete plan. Planning staff noted new capacity (a historic preservationist and an enforcement officer starting mid-month) and committed to supporting the subcommittee's initial work.
