Riverside Heights Civic Association & Crime Watch

Neighbors:

I spent almost an hour on Tuesday morning driving the neighborhood with Code Enforcement Director Curtis Lane and Code Enforcement Officer Carlos Rios.

It was an opportunity for Mr. Lane to view the worst violations, and to see first hand what the neighborhood is up against.

I asked Mr. Lane what the association can do to make the city more responsive to code violations? His reply was the need for the city to adopt a strong Vending Ordinance. This would have to begin in the city legal department. So it would be beneficial if association members contacted and put pressure on, foremost the City Legal Department, then the Mayor and City Council for the enacting of such an ordinance. I think this is something that should be addressed at the next meeting.

Mr. Lane said he would have a code enforcement representative at the next meeting.

John

re: code enforcement at next mee

Bravo again John for your efforts! You are truly an asset to our community and I know I speak on behalf of many when I thank you for your time and effort you have put into this.

Thanks and perhaps....?

Thanks for your time and efforts in meeting with Curtis Lane regarding neighborhood issues. Perhaps his representative at our next meeting will be able to provide us with some answers. I have been trying unsuccessfully (via the city's ''Customer Service Center'') to get a simple answer as to wether or not King's Grocery is in violation of the city's parking codes.
Also, if Mr. Lane's solution some other problems is for us to encourage City Council to adopt a strong Vendor Ordinance, perhaps he could talk to Sharon K. regarding her past efforts to do exactly that.

By Dave