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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Attendance

Larry Wirsig(Present)
Vernetta Buckner(Present)
Phillip Front(Present)
4 substantive items · 1 procedural

Personnel(4 items)

Re-establish Paratransit Coordinator job classification and approve duties

Police & Community Safety

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

Moved by: Larry WirsigSeconded by: Vernetta Buckner
Passed

3 to 0

Vernetta BucknerAye
Phillip FrontAye
Larry WirsigAye

Revise construction inspector job duties to include sidewalk enforcement

Police & Community Safety

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

Moved by: Vernetta BucknerSeconded by: <UNKNOWN>
Failed

Not approve the revisions to the Construction Inspector I/II job specifications

Moved by: Larry WirsigSeconded by: Phillip Front
Passed

3 to 0

Vernetta BucknerAye
Phillip FrontAye
Larry WirsigAye

Revise job duties for code enforcement officers to help inspect sidewalk vendors

Police & Community Safety

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

Moved by: Phillip FrontSeconded by: Vernetta Buckner
Passed

3 to 0

Vernetta BucknerAye
Phillip FrontAye
Larry WirsigAye

Create new job category for vocational building construction instructor

Police & Community Safety

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

Moved by: Vernetta BucknerSeconded by: Phillip Front
Passed

3 to 0

Vernetta BucknerAye
Phillip FrontAye
Larry WirsigAye
4.aApproval of Regular Meeting Minutes of February 27, 2025