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Councilors press for stronger enforcement, more police staffing and short‑term rental compliance
Summary
Councilors emphasized enforcement of public‑safety ordinances, urged action on short‑term rental violations and called for additional police staffing including a deputy chief and filling 9–11 officer vacancies.
Public‑safety and enforcement were prominent at the workshop, with multiple councilors asking for stronger enforcement of ordinances and more police staffing to support enforcement.
Councilor Carlin said he expected the city to enforce traffic and noise rules and to act on short‑term rental violations, saying "These are not suggestions. These are the rules." He urged the city manager and staff to ensure a resolution previously passed '7 to nothing' be enforced. On police staffing he said the department was 9 boots on the ground short and urged hiring a deputy police chief and filling 9–11 positions to restore day‑to‑day capacity.
Staff acknowledged the enforcement and staffing concerns, said some positions had been created or filled since last year, and suggested exploring budget options and recruitment strategies. Staff also noted existing ordinances (for example an ordinance prohibiting feeding animals) that bear on neighborhood safety and recommended community education to reduce coyote attractants.
