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08-21-2001 - Regular Meeting - MinutesE 0 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 21, 2001 Mayor Wong called to order the regular meeting of the West Covina City Council at 7:35 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina. Pastor Alice Bell -Gaines of Faith Community Church gave the invocation and Councilmember Miller led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Mayor Wong, Mayor Pro Tem Touhey, and Councilmembers: Herfert, Miller, Sanderson Others Present: Chung, Alvarez-Glasman, Freeland, Hoppe, Rodriquez, Houston, Fields, Swink, King, McIsaac, Anderson, Bommarito, Paul, Schimanski, Wills, Keating, Berry APPROVAL OF MINUTES The following sets of minutes were approved as presented and corrected: Regular meeting of July 3, 2001 (corrected) Special meeting of July 17, 2001 (a) Special meeting of July 17, 2001 (b) Regular meeting of July 17, 2001 (corrected) Special joint meeting of July 21, 2001 Special joint meeting of July 30, 2001 Special meeting of August 7, 2001 Regular meeting of August 7, 2001 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Royal Brown Royal Brown, 2153 Aroma Drive, noted that the announcement board at Palm View Park is still advertising the month of May as Clean -Up Month. Cookie Nance Cookie Nance, 1236 W. Eckerman Avenue read a letter from her daughter, Christina, complaining that elevator access at City Hall has been denied to her for the fourth time. Mrs. Nance echoed her daughter's frustration and blamed Mayor Wong for locking the elevator. Mayor Wong related the situation referred to by the Nances and reminded them that he unlocked the elevator and went down with them to ensure the outside doors were also unlocked. John Shewmaker John Shewmaker, 1825 Borrego Drive, thanked City staff for their work the Azusa/Amar area, and thanked the Police Chief for enforcing the stop sign intersections in his neighborhood. John Scheuplein John Scheuplein, 1800 Aroma Drive 9247, reminded Council that he has questioned the City's buying procedures for the last 1 and 1/2 years and his research has led him to conclude that the Police Department has misspent dollars in the procurement of computers. Terry Galzote Terry Galzote, 742 N. Hartley Street, invited the City Council to the opening of the new Filipino/American Service Group, Inc., and asked if the City Council would be available on September 15 or September 22. Secondly, he requested street improvements be done on Hartley and Mayor Wong referred him to staff. Council Minutes of 8/21/01 Gloria Dela Cruz Gloria Dela Cruz, 851 S. Sunset Avenue 933, discussed the need for a crossing guard at the intersection of Vine and Crenshaw and Vine and California, as well as Merced and Sunset. Councilmember Sanderson requested staff to look into the crossing guard situation. • PUBLIC HEARING 2001 CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM CONFORMANCE SELF -CERTIFICATION AND LOCAL IMPLEMENTATION REPORT CMP Annual Evaluation Mayor Wong introduced the hearing stating that state law requires that the City submit an annual report to the L.A. County Metropolitan Transportation Authority verifying the City's com- pliance with the Congestion Management Program. City Clerk Berry verified the affidavit of publication and Mayor Wong opened the hearing. Planning Director McIsaac presented the staff report. Public Testimonv Mayor Wong asked for comments on this matter and no one addressed the City Council. Mayor Wong closed the public testi- Testimony closed mony portion of the hearing. City Clerk presented: Resolution 2001-64 RESOLUTION NO. 2001-64 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CMP CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI- FORNIA, FINDING THE CITY TO BE IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (CMP) AND ADOPTING THE CMP LOCAL IMPLEMEN- TATION REPORT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 64089 Motion by Touhey and seconded by Herfert to waive further reading of the resolution and to adopt. Motion carried 5-0. PUBLIC HEARING FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL WEED AND RUBBISH ABATEMENT LIST Weed Abatement Mayor Wong explained that this was the final step in the adminis- trative process for the First Supplemental Weed and Rubbish Abatement List for the 2001 Weed Abatement program. City Clerk Berry verified the affidavits of mailing. Motion by Herfert and seconded by Miller to receive and file the affidavits. Motion carried 5-0. Mayor Wong opened the hearing and Battalion Chief Rodriguez presented the staff report. Public Testimonv Mayor Wong opened the public testimony portion of the hearing and City Clerk Berry stated that no written communications had been received regarding this matter. Mayor Wong then asked for verbal comments from the audience and no one approached the podium to speak. He then closed the public testimony portion of Testimony closed the hearing. Motion by Herfert and seconded by Touhey to authorize the Fire Marshal to order the abatement of weeds and rubbish on those properties described in Resolution of Intention No. 2001-60. Motion carried 5-0. 4 Council Minutes of 8/21/01 Item moved forward Mayor Wong stated that there was a quite a volume of speaker cards for Item N-3 and moved forward that item for discussion at this time. COUNCILMEMBER SANDERSON — . SCHEDULE FOR COMMUNITY CENTER/GYM PROJECT Proposed gym schedule Acting City Manager Chung elaborated on the staff report, noting that assumptions had to be made in order to devise a time schedule for the project. Councilmember Miller stated that the schedule needed to include appropriate environmental assessments, which are requirements of CEQA. Councilmember Sanderson requested an opinion from the City Attorney regarding General Plans and CEQA requirements. City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman stated that his office is working with Planning on this project and a report would be forthcoming to Council from his office. Royal Brown Royal Brown, 2153 Aroma Drive, felt the first line of business was to hire an architect and then the architect would develop the time frames. Emma Fischbeck Emma Fischbeck, 130 S. Barranca Street, discussed the impacts on the neighboring residents if the proposed Community Center/Gym were to be developed at Cameron Park, and that Cameron Park carries the designation of a neighborhood park, not a regional park. Larry Blackman Larry Blackman, 1320 E. Cameron Avenue, described the noise caused by the events occurring at the park throughout the year, speaking against the project's construction at Cameron Park. Joseph Ore Joseph Ore, 1328 E. Cameron Avenue, noted the absence of sufficient environmental review in the proposed project schedule and encouraged Council to think "education" not "recreation." Joe Hart Joe Hart, 814 S. Gretta Avenue, spoke in opposition to the project, primarily on the additional noise the center would cause. Mary Hart Mary Hart, 814 S. Gretta Avenue, also spoke in opposition: Jefferson De Roux Jefferson De Roux, 803 S. Lark Ellen Avenue, clarified his oppo- sition the project. He agreed that the current facility desperately needs renovation, but the park is not large enough or remote enough from the neighbors to incorporate a community center/gym as envisioned. Lynn De Roux Lynn De Roux, 803 S. Lark Ellen Avenue, agreed with Mr. De Roux and suggested that the facility be renovated for the youth and youth activities only. Alice De Roux Alice De Roux, 803 S. Lark Ellen Avenue, would also like the see the Cameron Park facility dedicated to youth activities, not adults. Gladys Cannon Gladys Cannon, 1106 S. Lark Ellen Avenue, added her objections, isto a community center/gym at Cameron Park and suggested that Council place the matter on the ballot and find out how everyone feels about it. John Scheuplein John Scheuplein, 1800 Aroma Drive 9247, suggested that no matter where the facility is constructed, there would be a group of people who are impacted and not happy about it. 3 Council Minutes of 8/21/01 • 0 Frank Cannon Frank Cannon, 1106 S. Lark Ellen Avenue, said it was a great pro- ject but the wrong location. R. L. Kern R. L. Kern, 827 S. Gretta, suggested another location for the project would be much better for the city, perhaps adjacent to City Hall using the parking lot and open areas. Melanie Michaud Melanie Michaud, 1038 E. Workman Avenue, stated her support for the project because it will be more than just a gym, it will have arts and crafts, etc., for children. Curtis Hedlund Curtis Hedlund, 1542 W. Workman Avenue, voiced support for the project and felt the opposition that he's been listening to this evening is based on fear. Chuck Henchman Chuck Henchman, 821 S. Avington Avenue, suggested that the City look at the use at the current facilities before considering the construction of a new facility at Cameron Park. Corey Warshaw Corey Warshaw, 3330 E. Holt Avenue, noted that not one speaker opposed the gym. The problem is where to locate it. He suggested the Amar/Azusa commercial area since the developer has bowed out of his project. Albert Ochoa Albert Ochoa, 108 S. Cherrywood Street, supported the con- struction of a gym at Cameron Park for his kids. Council Discussion Councilmember Miller noted that if an environmental study, a facility use plan, a conceptual plan, and a parking study had already been conducted; there would be no impact fears because all the unknowns would be known. That is how it is suppose to work, according to CEQA. He stated his support for a gym, but the basic question is where to locate it. Those studies would address that question. Unfortunately staff was directed by a majority of the Council to put it at Cameron Park, without the studies. Mayor Pro Tem Touhey stated his support for the project and the proposed schedule. He felt there were plenty of opportunities for citizens to comment. This facility will be good for youth and adults. He touched on the City's attempts at working with the school districts. Councilmember Sanderson expressed her appreciation to the resi- dents in attending the meeting and voicing their concerns. She noted that she too lives near Cortez Park, equestrian center, the Fire Station, and the freeway. She stated that she understands the noise and congestion problems expressed by the residents near Cameron Park. She referred to a survey already conducted by the Rose Institute and the sample indicated that 78% of the respondents favored a community center. Councilmember Sanderson requested staff to provide the history of this project and previous staff reports to interested residents. Councilmember Herfert noted that this evening's issue was the process intended to be followed so that everyone would know the schedule. If there are any missing steps in the process, those steps need to be included. He referred to a new program, Park Ranger, which will help alleviate some of the annoyances and concerns at the park. Residents will have 4 or 5 more opportunities to speak. He asked the residents to work with the Council. M Council Minutes of 8/21/01 Mayor Wong noted that he has heard some residents say that this is not an open process. He noted that certain members of the Council have determined that a community center/gym will be located at Cameron Park; however, that is not an irreversible decision. He • felt a better location would be Shadow Oak Park and explained why. He referred to past discussions by previous Councils and little leagues on issues related to the availability of the high school's facilities, parking lot, and softball fields. He stated that he would not support the schedule this evening as that would lend justification to a project that has been started the wrong way. Motion Motion by Herfert and seconded by Sanderson to approve the proposed Cameron Park Community Center/Gym project schedule. Short discussion ensued regarding making any changes at this time, having staff resubmit a revised schedule, and losing flexibility if approved this evening as proposed. Motion by Herfert and seconded by Touhey to close debate. Motion failed to reach the required 2/3 affirmative vote of the Council by the following vote: AYES: Herfert, Sanderson, Touhey NOES: Miller, Wong Proposed schedule approved Councilmember Miller requested a revision to the schedule and that it be brought back to the Council for approval, otherwise he would not approve it as presented. Additional Council remarks followed. Mayor Wong asked for a vote on the motion to approve the schedule which carried by the following vote: AYES: Herfert, Sanderson, Touhey NOES: Miller, Wong Recess Mayor Wong called a recess at 11:03 pm. The City Council reconvened at 11:23 pm with all members present. Items were taken up for consideration by Council based on the number of speaker cards per Agenda item. COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORT COUNCILMEMBER HERFERT — REVIEW OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING START AND ADJOURNMENT TIMES Councilmember Herfert introduced the subject matter John Scheuplein John Scheuplein, 1800 Aroma Drive #247, objected to a start time of 6:30 pm, but his basic concern was not to start Oral Communi= cations any earlier than its current time. Herb Redholtz Herb Redholtz, 2622 Altamira Drive, made several suggestions to help move the meeting along: have speakers stick to the topic at hand, impose time limits, and he also encouraged Council to get to the point when speaking. Councilmember Miller Councilmember Miller felt that starting the meeting earlier was not going to help the meeting adjourn earlier. He felt the problem was with the closed session prior to the regular meeting. If that meeting doesn't get started on time, the regular meeting won't start on time. He did not favor an adjournment time. 5 Council Minutes of 8/21/01 Mayor Pro Tern Touhey Mayor Pro Tern Touhey favored changing the 7:30 pm start time to 6:30 pm and imposing an overall time limit for the meeting, and holding Oral Communications early in the meeting. Councilmember Sanderson Councilmember Sanderson favored a start time of 6:30 pm and keeping Oral Communications at an early time in the meeting. She was supportive of imposing a time limit on speakers. There was general agreement in changing the starting time of the meetings from 7:30 pm to 7:00 pm. City Clerk presented: Ordinance introduced AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE, DIVISION 2, SECTION 2-31(a) REGARDING THE START TIME AND LOCATION OF CITY COUNCIL Motion by Herfert and seconded by Touhey to waive further reading of the ordinance and to introduce, as amended to reflect a start time of 7:00 pm for Council meetings. Motion carried by roll call vote: AYES: Herfert, Miller, Sanderson, Touhey, Wong NOES: None CONSENT CALENDAR Commissions/Summary of Actions (receive & file) Planning 8/14/01 Waste Management/Environmental Quality 7/19/01 Claims Against the City (deny & notify claimant) On February 14, 2001 the City Clerk's Office received a claim from Ronald Kliewer for property damage amounting to $631.96. On April 11, 2001 the City Clerk's Office received a claim from Jesus Navarro for damages in the amount of 4745.31. Claimant is seeking reimbursement for costs he incurred for discarded linen tablecloths. On May 9, 2001 the City Clerk's Office received a claim from Ayaz Dadabhoy for property damage in the amount of $447.34. Ordinance for Adoption (waive reading & adopt) Ordinance 2072 - ORDINANCE NO. 2072 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY Code Amendment No. 01-02 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 26 (ZONING) OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO "AUTO DEALER AND PROMOTIONAL EVENTS AND SIGNAGE" (Code Amendment No. 01-02) Acceptance of Improvements/Release of Bonds Principal: Byong K. Lee Location: 2701 S. Woodgate Drive (Good Stewards Church) Recommendation: Accept onsite and offsite improvements for CUP No. 510 and release Certificate of Deposit No. 48-4831191 by Hanmi Bank of Hacienda in the amount of $128,000. 3 Council Minutes of 8/21/01 C] • Award of Bids City Parks and Civic Center Landscape Maintenance Contract Landscape Maintenance - Recommendation is to accept the bid of Mariposa Horticultural in Mariposa the amount of $1,218,060 for a five-year period and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement. Third One -Year Extension of the Rodent Control Contract Gopher Control Recommendation is to authorize a third one-year extension of the rodent control contract with Gopher Patrol, Ontario, at an annual cost of $23, 160. Replacement of Police Department Photocopiers Recommendation is to take the following actions: PD Copiers - Toshiba * Find that Toshiba State and Local Government Bid No. P1796 for Toshiba eStudio digital copiers satisfies West Covina's purchasing requirements. * Authorize the Chief of Police to enter into the lease contract with Danka Office Imaging. Replacement of Police Department Vehicles Replacing Police Vehicles Recommendation is to take the following actions: * Find that the L.A. County bid price offered by Wondries Ford for thirteen patrol vehicles (Bid No. 5200205) satisfies the City's bid process and approve the purchase of 13 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptors from Wondries Ford, Alhambra, including extended warranties and tax, for $352,817.84. * Authorize the Police Department to utilize Pursuit Technologies for the conversion costs of the new vehicles for an amount not to exceed $37,952. * Authorize the purchase of two BMW RIl00RT-P motorcycles from A & S BMW of Sacramento (the sole -source statewide vendor), for $39,170.62, including tax. * Authorize the purchase of two Motorola CS2000 Model 1 motorcycle radio packages from Communications Center, Glen- dora, (the lowest bidder) for $4,634.76, including tax. The remaining $14,424.78 will be utilized for West Covina Police decals, ancillary vehicle supplies, and mounting. * Approve the transfer of the current high -mileage Patrol vehicles to the Detective Bureau, S.H.O.P. Administration, and other applications, as delineated in the assignment schedule. The transfers behind the new motorcycles will be determined by Police Traffic Division and City Yard staff later. June 2001 Statement of Treasurer's Accountability Report for the month of June 2001 (receive & file) Miscellaneous — Personnel Services Internal Alignment for Public Works Project Supervisor Recommendation is to adopt the following resolution: Resolution 2001-65 RESOLUTION NO. 2001-65 — A RESOLUTION OF THE PWPS salary range CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI- FORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 7223, RELATING TO CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION OF POSI- TIONS, AS AMENDED Miscellaneous — Police Department Recommendations of the Advisory Board Concerning the New BJA Grant Recommendation is to take the following actions: 7 Council Minutes of 8/21/01 • • BJA Grant 1) Approve the spending breakdown of the new BJA Grant (a total of $148,266) as follows: a) $30,000 into 130-320-2110-5112 for part-time positions for DARE service and background investigations; b) $43,266 into 130-320-2110-5113 for special community policing overtime activities; c) $75,000 into 130-320-2110-7160 for public safety equipment, including the Humvee conversion, the off -road motorcycles for neighborhood enforce- ment, the body wires, ballistic vest covers, sur- veillance videotape system, helicopter video down- link device, and radios. 2) Accept the $133,439 federal grant, and authorize the transfer of $14,827 from the General Fund as the required local cash match into Fund 130. 3) Authorize the future appropriation of interest earned under this grant. Additional G.R.E.A.T. Grant Funds G.R.E.A.T. Funds Recommendation is to take the following actions: 1) Accept the grant and appropriate the additional $4,250 into Account 141-320-2110-6220. 2) Authorize City staff to complete relevant paperwork required by the ATF. Councilmember Herfert left the meeting at 11:45 pm. CONSENT CALENDAR ACTION Motion by Touhey and seconded by Miller to waive further reading of the ordinance/resolution and adopt; and to approve all other items listed, except: C-5a, C-6, and C-7a. Motion carried by roll call vote: AYES: Miller, Sanderson, Touhey, Wong NOES: None ABSENT: Herfert Councilmember Herfert returned to the meeting at 11:47 pm. Item C-5a In relation to Item C-5a (City Parks and Civic Center Landscape Royal Brown Maintenance Contract), Royal Brown, 2153 Aroma Drive, sug- gested that the project be separated to save money. City Engineer Mayer responded. Motion by Herfert and seconded by Sanderson to approve the staff recommendation. Motion carried 5-0. Item C-6 In relation to Item C-6 (City Treasurer's Report for June, 2001), Royal Brown Royal Brown, 2153 Aroma Drive, suggested that the individuals opposed to the proposed Cameron Park Community Center/Gym should receive a copy of this report for a better understanding of the City's financials. Motion by Herfert and seconded by Touhey to receive and file the City Treasurer's Report. Motion carried 5-0. Additional comments were offered by City Controller Swink. Item C-7a In relation to Item C-7a (Internal Alignment for Public Works Project Supervisor), Councilmember Miller reported that he did an n Council Minutes of 8/21/01 • • evaluation of his own regarding this position and internal align- ment. He explained his opposition to the staff recommendation and suggested that staff needs to compare this position against similar positions in other cities. Counciltnembers Touhey and Sanderson supported the recommendation as presented. Mayor Wong noted that the recommendation on the staff report appears to have come from the Personnel Commission and there was no recommendation from City staff. Personnel Director Fox responded. Resolution 2001-65 adopted City Clerk Berry presented the heading of Resolution 2001-65. PWPS Motion by Herfert and seconded by Touhey to waive further reading of the resolution and adopt. Motion carried 3-2 with Miller and Wong voting no. PUBLIC WORKS FINANCING THE PURCHASES OF VALENCIA HEIGHTS WATER COMPANY PROPERTY AND THE BUTLER PROPERTY (Refer to Public Financing Authority Agenda) Valencia Heights/Butler properties Mayor Wong stated that he would abstain from the discussion and vote on this item, as required by state conflict of interest laws, which prohibit Councilmembers from participating on matters in which there could be a personal financial gain. In this case, he owns one share of the mutual water company. Councilmember Sanderson also stated that because her property is located adjacent to the property in question, she too would abstain from the discussion and vote, due to the same prohibition in the conflict of interest laws. Mayor Wong turned the gavel over to Mayor Pro Tern Touhey for this item. Councilmember Miller stated that he requested and received a copy of the agreement with Valencia Heights that had been reached prior to becoming a Councilmember but he did not receive the attachments. He expressed a desire to hold over the matter. City Engineer Mayer noted that Mr. Butler is anxious to proceed with the sale. City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman noted that the agreements and attachments were previously approved by Council and not actually before the Council this evening for consideration. Councilmember Miller restated that he would need to read all the material before he could approve the project. Councilmember Herfert felt it was a stall -tactic on the part of Councilmember Miller. Motion by Herfert and seconded by Touhey to approve the matter this evening. City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman noted that there is a resolution before the City Council and it requires three affirmative votes. Motion failed 2-1 with Miller voting no. Council concurrence was reached on bringing this matter back to Council at a fttture Council meeting. Mayor Pro Tern Touhey returned the gavel to Mayor Wong who asked the City Attorney to check the legalities of the "rule of necessity." 9 Council Minutes of 8/21/01 0 • MUNICIPAL POOL REHABILITATION/ REPLACEMENT OPTIONS Motion by Herfert and seconded by Touhey to hold over until the next meeting. Motion carried 5-0. PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY The Public Financing Authority was not called to order as the business scheduled for consideration related to the Valencia Heights/Butler properties purchase financial arrangements. This meeting will be rescheduled to coincide with the related matter. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Mayor Wong recessed the City Council meeting at 12:20 am to convene the Redevelopment Agency. The City Council reconvened at 12:21 am with all members present. PLANNING DEPARTMENT . No reports for this meeting. ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES No reports for this meeting. COMMUNITY SERVICES No reports for this meeting. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PUBLIC SAFETY TRASH COLLECTION RATE ADJUSTMENT FOR RDA ASSISTED APARTMENT UNITS Motion by Touhey and seconded by Herfert to hold over this matter until the next Council meeting. Motion carried 5-0. No reports for this meeting. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION No reports for this meeting. MAYOR'S REPORTS Mayor Wong directed staff to look into a request he received from South Hills High School to conduct their homecoming event at Shadow Oak Park facility with a waiver of the fees. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS COUNCH MEMBER TOUHEY — WEST COVINA STREET MARKET Motion by Touhey and seconded by Miller to hold over this item to a future Council meeting. Motion carried 5-0. COUNCILMEMBER HERFERT — HERITAGE PARK/TAYLOR HOUSE STATUS Taylor House @ Heritage Park Councilmember Herfert introduced this matter, noting that he would rather the City staff contact the original contractors to make the repairs rather than spending City money to snake the repairs. City Engineer Mayer stated that that is what staff is intending to do but must first determine which of the contractors is responsible. 10 Council Minutes of 8/21/01 Councilmember Miller stated that as the Site Coordinator for the Historical Society, he would step down to the podium to present a report on behalf of the Society and not participate in the vote. Mayor Pro Tem Touhey requested a copy of the lease agreement with the Historical Society. He questioned the qualifications of the • Historical Society's consultant. Councilmember Miller presented the history of the Taylor House. He stated that while he and Mr. Rick Silva of Marrick Develop- ment, Inc., conducted a walk through as to restoration and rehabilitation work for the house, Mr. Silva noticed some structural problems. A report, with pictures of the defects, was compiled for the City Council's information. Councilmember Miller clarified that Mr. Silva is not a structural engineer, never pretended to be, was the one recom- mending that the City hire a structural engineer, and would not be receiving either money or a job out of this situation. He reported that as of today there would be no people allowed in the house or on the porch in light of the defects, for safety reasons. Several Councilmembers were not desirous of receiving the report and expressed concern about spending any City money at all on the historical house. Discussion ensued. Motion by Herfert and seconded by Sanderson to direct staff to contact the house moving contractor and the foundation contractor and inform them that that it was not done right and to correct it. Motion carried 4-0. Mr. Silva took exception to comments made by some of the Councilmembers that he found insulting to his profession and his integrity. He clarified that as a professional, he was obligated to inform the City of the structural problems. COUNCILMEMBER SANDERSON — SCHEDULE FOR THE COMMUNITY CENTER/GYM This item was considered earlier in the meeting. COUNCILMEMBER MILLER — CITY COUNCIL LIAISON MEETINGS: HIGHLIGHTS Council reviewed the staff report. Motion by Herfert and seconded by Sanderson to receive and file the report. Motion carried 5-0. On another matter, Councilmember Sanderson requested staff to remove the light on the podium, as speakers tend to confuse it with the microphone. She also requested staff look into the Street Safety Guard program. Staff should also look into the elevator situation causing a problem for disabled individuals. • ADJOURNMENT Motion by Herfert and seconded by Touhey to adjourn the meeting at 1:08 am in memory of Christina Bermister, a family friend and Cal Poly student who was recently murdered in Azusa Canyon. Motion carried 5-0. AttVCeerk;JauetBJe9rry_�,/ May Benjamin WongCity