group performed an official assessment of the city’s administrative processes, including building inspections and the granting of permits. It was recommended that City Hall hire more property plan checkers and inspectors, which was done through a contract with JAS Pacific, city staff said.
On Tuesday, councilmembers are expected to amend the contract for another $500,000 for additional personnel. The total contract between City Hall and JAS Pacific will not exceed $1.1 million, city staff said.
City staff didn’t offer further details as to what neighborhoods would be affected.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on June 28, 2005. Read the original PDF.