Thursday, March 27, 2025
Presiding: Rozma Paiz · Called to order: 6:15 p.m. · 4 items · 5 votes · 1 public comments
What happened
- Approved creating a new job category for vocational building construction instructor.
- Approved revising construction inspector duties to include sidewalk enforcement.
- Approved revising code enforcement officer duties to help inspect sidewalk vendors.
- Approved re-establishing the Paratransit Coordinator job classification and duties.
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Personnel(4 items)
Re-establish Paratransit Coordinator job classification and approve duties
In Plain English
The city previously had a Paratransit Coordinator position to oversee R-Transit services for seniors and disabled residents. The position was eliminated when the previous project manager retired. A recent audit recommended bringing back focused oversight for the transportation division.
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Votes
Approve the re-establishment of the classification of Paratransit Coordinator and approve the job specification
3 to 0
Revise construction inspector job duties to include sidewalk enforcement
In Plain English
The city passed a sidewalk enforcement law in July 2024 to address unauthorized street vending. Construction inspectors would gain new responsibilities for enforcing this law alongside their current building inspection duties. The union representing these workers opposes the change and raised safety concerns.
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Votes
Table the revisions to the Construction Inspector I/II job specifications to the next meeting in April
Not approve the revisions to the Construction Inspector I/II job specifications
3 to 0
Revise job duties for code enforcement officers to help inspect sidewalk vendors
In Plain English
The city wants to change the official job description for code enforcement officers. The revision adds responsibility for enforcing sidewalk vendor rules alongside construction inspectors. Code enforcement officers would serve as backup when construction inspectors are unavailable. Staff requested to delay this item due to problems with a related construction inspector proposal.
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Votes
Table the revisions to the Code Enforcement Officer I/II job specifications
3 to 0
Create new job category for vocational building construction instructor
In Plain English
The city wants to hire someone to teach building construction skills but lacks the proper job classification. This creates the official job category with duties, requirements, and pay scale. If approved, the city can post and fill this teaching position.
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Votes
Approve the establishment of the classification of Vocational Building Construction Instructor and approve the job specification
3 to 0