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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 1993 0721 CC REG ITEM 11DTO: AGENDA REPORT City of Moorpark The Honorable City Council Jim R Aguilera, Director of Community Development June 9, 1993 (CC meeting of 6/16/93) ITEM JRPARK, CALIFC2`, COur)dl Meeflng By /w CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF CLAUDE S17EWART AS THE CITY OF MOORPARK BUILDING OFFICIAL Cha es Abbott & Associates provides the City of Moorpark with contract Building and Safe services per the agreement entered into by the City and Abbott & Associates on June 198 . The agreement states that Abbott is to perform the functions of Building Official. Abb tt therefore is obligated to retain a staff person with the requisite qualifications and exp 'ence to hold that position. Som time before June 23, 1993, David Baird, Building Official for Moorpark left Abbott and Associates (see attached letter dated June 23, 1993). Since then Dirk Lovett was designated by Abbott as the acting Building Official until a suitable replacement was found. On 3 ane 23, 1993 Charles Abbott advised staff that he plans to appoint Mr. Claude Stewart as t City of Moorpark Building Official. Since the agreement with Abbott requires both part s to concur to any changes, this item is being brought to the Council's attention for revi and disposition. On my 14, 1993 I interviewed Mr. Stewart and found him to be well informed, and educ 3ted at a level commensurate with the requirements of the position. Mr. Stewart poss sses an International Conference of Building Officials certification as a Building Offi al, Building Inspector, Field Technician, and Combination Inspector along with a hist of experience in the private and public sector (see attached resume). Mr. Stewart also erved as the City's Building Inspector from June 1988 to December 1990. The ionorable City Council 14, 1993 2 recommends concurrence with Abbott and Associates on the appointment of Claude art as the City of Moorpark Building Official. Recommendation: ve and file this report. 1. Letter dated June 23, 1993 CHARLES ABBOTT ASSOCIATES, INC. �f ;.•� „'.Yy. =:�>% CirY Ol=fif _ J*e 23, 1993 Kueny, City Manager of Moorpark Moorpark Avenue rpark, California 93021 Subject: City of Moorpark Building Official Mr. Kueny: A we have discussed, Dave Baird has moved to Michigan and, as such, can no longer act in the au hority of the Building Official for the City of Moorpark. Although Dave is available and will he working with us in the future, we propose to replace Mr. Baird in this capacity with Claude St wart. M'. Stewart has previously worked in the City of Moorpark and is familiar with City procedures an I standards. He is a licensed general contractor and 1CBO certified building official. Ills eil hteen plus years of experience provide him with not only the knowledge, but also the wisdom an i judgement necessary for this position. Ills last seven years with CAA have demonstrated hi ability to accept increased responsibilities and positions of authority. He is currently su ervising building and safety projects in two Southern California locations. Alached, for your review, is a copy of Mr. Stewart's resume. We feel you will be very happy w h his qualifications and service. let us know if this will be acceptable. S ii icerel y, C1 arles H. Abbott Priesident CI�A:cdc Attachment MANAGF-WNT AND LNGINE:E:RING PROFESSIONALS 6866 Verde Ridge Road. Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90274 213 -541 -0671 CLAUDE STEWART Building Official iUCATION: Associate of Arts, Building Construction and Business Administration Pasadena City College OFESSIONAL RTIFICATION: Certified Building Official I.C.B.O. Certified Building Inspector 18359 A.C.I. Certified Field Technician I.C.B.O. Certified Combination Inspector OFESSIONAL '-ENSE: California General Contractor, 479375 OFESSIONAL STORY: SUMMARY An ICBO certified Building Official, Mr. Stewart has over eighteen years both construction and building inspection experience. During this period his responsibilities .luded public works inspectiorr and code enforcement. He also worked as a building inspector structural inspections in downtown Los Angeles and served as a licensed general contractor residential and light commercial construction. Additionally, he was a field superintendent for irge construction company. CHARLES ABBOTT ASSOCIATES, INC. Building Official/Supervisor. Mr. Stewart has seven years of gro- g ssively responsible experience with CAA. He is currently overseeing Building and Safety o erations in three separate locations. Mr. Stewart is a combination building inspector performing electrical, .chanical, plumbing and structural inspections for both residential and commercial nstruction to ensure code compliance. His duties include plan checking as well as permit uance. In addition, he interfaces with the public, providing information and answering estions at the public counter. He has been the primary public works and grading inspector for •ee cities. He has been a code enforcement officer for two cities. SELF - EMPLOYED VARIOUS CONSTRUCTION FIRMS AND THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES During this time, Mr. Stewart was self - employed and worked as a licensed :neral contractor. He did both residential and light commercial construction. He also spent a :ar in the Building and Safety Department of the City of Los Angeles performing structural spections in downtown Los Angeles and Van Nuys District for commmercial buildings, mdos, framing, concrete and steel. Additionally, he worked for various contractors as a Field iperintendent, surpervising his employer's work crews and the work of subcontractors. °staurants, fast food chains and shopping malls were constructed. He worked on remodelling new construction.