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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 2000 0412 CC SPC JNT PRC ITEM 05BFEM, �9 CITYOFMOORP,,M CALIFORNIA City Cnnnc %' ", Teetyng of _ / a — a..-0 o c> ACTION: p ° MOORPARK CITY COUNCIL &y'C' Z�s iac off` PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISIM ' � __A-2- JOINT MEETING ? _S � AGENDA REPORT I1 TO: The Honorable City Council and Parks and Recreation Commission FROM: Mary K. Lindley, Director of Community Services`' DATE: April 7, 2000 (CC Meeting of April 12,2000) SUBJECT: Consider FY 2000/2001 Goals and Objectives DISCUSSION On April 3, the Parks and Recreation Commission considered potential goals and objectives for FY 2000/2001. The following is a list of objectives the Commission is recommending that the Council consider. 1. Expand recreation and park information available to the public on the City's Internet Home page, and the feasibility of accepting class registrations on -line. 2. Streamline the Recreation Division's refund process to expedite payments. 3. Work with the School District to explore the feasibility of providing after - school recreation programs on middle school campuses. 4. Expand outdoor nature programs in cooperation with Happy Camp Park and the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy. 5. Complete improvements at Villa Campesina Park, spending the remaining funds in Zone of Benefit 13. 00003 -4 W W Replace the City's last remaining wooden playground equipment at Campus Park. Evaluate the feasibility of constructing restrooms at Glenwood Park. 8. Complete revisions to the City's Parkland Dedication Ordinance and Park Master Plan, including the evaluation of existing Park Improvement Fund Zones. (FY 99/00 carryover) 9. Develop a schedule to amortize and fund replacement of park amenities, facilities and related equipment. (FY 99/00 carryover) 10. Identify funding sources and development stages for the completion of AVCP Phase II. (FY 99/00 carryover) Make construction of a second set of restrooms a priority. 11. Develop Ordinances and related policies and program guidelines for collection and use of Art in Public Places fees. (FY 99/00 carryover) 12. Complete the review of the revised OSCAR document. (FY 99/00 carryover) 13. Evaluate feasibility of an additional entrance into Arroyo Vista Community Park. 14. Consider the construction of a community pool in collaboration with Moorpark Unified School District and Moorpark College. 15. Construct a pre- fabricated concrete skate structure at Mountain Meadows Park. 16. Develop bike and recreation paths along the Arroyo -Simi, to eventually connect with Simi Valley's established paths. Additionally, a copy of the current year's Goals and Objectives has been attached to this Agenda Report. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Consider and discuss Goals and Objectives for FY 2000101. 0000,35 CITY OF MOORPARK Mission Statement, Goals, FY 1999/2000 and Objectives 000036 CITY OF MOORPARK Mission Statement, Goals, and Objectives CITY MISSION STATEMENT Striving to preserve and improve the quality of life in Moorpark. DEPARTMENTAL GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR FY 1999/2000 A. Expand and encourage community involvement in establishing the general policies of the City and increase the public =s understanding of local government operations. 1. Coordinate City's annual goal setting process. (CM) 2. Provide current information to the public about events, programs, issues, and policies through the City =s Internet Home Page, government cable channel, marquee signs, press releases, and newsletters included as an insert in the recreation brochures. (CC) 3. Develop a general emergency preparedness manual for distribution to Moorpark residents. The manual will outline how to prepare for, and what to do following a disaster. (AS) 4. Prepare a brochure explaining City Services and compile a list of publications pertaining to City Services and add the list to the City's Internet Home Page. (CC) 5. Obtain an average of two (2) hours per month of relevant videos from other public agencies for replay on the City Government Channel. (CC) 6. Implement the annual City Employee Recognition event. (CC) B. Revitalize downtown Moorpark with a focus on High Street and the surrounding business district and residential neighborhoods. 1. Coordinate the City =s efforts to resolve concerns with day laborers. (MRA) 2. Complete project to landscape the railroad frontage 2 C: \citymgr \obj1999 2000 FINAL 0000317 property along Moorpark Avenue, including the vacant area west of the south Metrolink parking lot and work to remove the billboard on VCTC property. (CS & AS) 3. Develop plan to relocate post office to a downtown location. (AS) 4. Prepare placement of landscaping and downtown identification signs at entrances to High Street. (AS) 5. Conduct a market feasibility study for businesses to locate on High Street and develop plan for use of all Moorpark Redevelopment Agency owned property in the downtown. (AS) 6. Complete the conceptual design for Spring Road from the railroad tracks south to Los Angeles Avenue, to determine the design (sidewalk, travel lanes, bike lanes, medians, parkways, landscaping, entry signs, etc.) and right -of -way requirements. (PW) C. Improve traffic circulation and mitigate impacts on the movement of traffic through the City. 1. Monitor and coordinate City =s oversight of Ventura County =s design and environmental review of proposed improvement /realignment of Moorpark Road south of Tierra Rejada Road. (PW & CD) 2. Initiate process to have the Route 23 and Route 118 freeway extension projects placed on the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) and assist with determining actual future alignment. (PW) 3. Work with Caltrans to complete a number of projects including: (PW) a) Approval of City - Caltrans Agreement pertaining to the relinquishment of Los Angeles Avenue (prior Rt. 118) subsequent to in -lieu payment to the City for required improvements; b) Approval of City - Caltrans Agreement pertaining to the relinquishment of Spring Road (prior Rt. 118), said agreement to include provisions for the reimbursement of City costs for the construction of required improvements; c) New Los Angeles Avenue Bridge widening; 3 C: \citymgr \obj1999 2000 FINAL 0 d) Installation of a traffic signal interconnect system and permissive /restrictive left turns at certain intersections to provide improved signal coordination and traffic flow on New Los Angeles Avenue and Los Angeles Avenue. 4. Acquire right -of -way and prepare design for adding one additional travel lane in each direction and a painted center median on New Los Angeles Avenue and Los Angeles Avenue [SR 1181 between the Route 23 freeway and Tierra Rejada Road and dual left turn lane for westbound Los Angeles Avenue to southbound Tierra Rejada Road. (PW) 5. Complete report on the Citywide Traffic Mitigation fee and develop more precise information on the proposed SR 118 bypass route, including retention of consultant for a feasibility study /implementation plan pertaining to the level of improvement required to serve as an east /west transportation corridor, type of improvement acceptable to Caltrans, cost, funding alternatives and plan for phased implementation. (PW & CD) 6. Evaluate the desirability of adopting formal traffic policies. (PW) 7. Design traffic signal interconnect system on Tierra Rejada Road from Spring Road to Countrywood Drive and evaluate potential use of permissive /restrictive left turns at certain intersections (PW). 8. Finalize design and initiate right -of -way acquisition for the improvement of Los Angeles Avenue (East) from Condor Drive west to 1,500 feet east of Spring Road. (PW) Strengthen the City--s fiscal stability and long -range financial growth. 1. Develop proposed Business License Program for consideration by the City Council. (AS) 2. Update 5 -year financial projections. (AS) 3. Develop business retention and attraction programs and networking program with existing businesses and attract new businesses, including the preparation of a marketing brochure and related materials. (MRA) 4 C: \ci1ymcr \obj1999 2000 FINAL 000() 1: 3:) 4. When feasible, assist private property owners of commercial and industrial zoned property to get their property readied for development to better City /Agency response to development proposals requiring quick turn- around. (MRA) 5. Evaluate creation of an optical imaging system maintenance fee to be imposed on development projects requiring City Council approval. (CC) 6. Revise park land dedication ordinance and Park Master Plan including evaluation of existing Park Improvement Fund Zones and evaluate adequacy of current parks improvements fee for commercial and industrial development. Evaluate the feasibility of establishing an endowment fund that would allow for equipment replacement at parks. (CS) 7. Develop schedule to amortize and fund replacement of park amenities, facilities and related equipment. (CS) 8. Submit the seven -year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for City Council =s consideration. (PW) 9. Develop an ordinance to establish development related fees based on indirect cost and cost allocation studies. (CD & AS) 10. Evaluate City =s status relative to jobs /housing balance and determine if City has sufficient amount of property zoned for industrial uses. (CD) 11. Implement Cost Recovery Program for Code Enforcement. (CD & AS) 12. Develop improved cost and time accounting addressing when to use flat fee amounts instead of deposits. (AS, PW & CD) 13. Administer contract for preparation of a cost allocation study including indirect costs. (AS) 14. Develop plan for expenditure of Traffic Systems Management monies collected from development projects for improvement of air quality. (AS & CD) 5 C: \cit-ymgr \obj1999 2000 FINIAL 000040 15. Develop an alternative entitlement process, including evaluation of appropriate fees for conversion of existing residential structures in the Downtown Specific Plan Area to office or commercial uses. (CD) 16. Conduct a complete inventory of fixed assets and implement necessary program to insure departmental responsibility and accountability for maintaining the inventory and protecting the fixed assets. (AS) 17. Develop an equitable basis for requirement on new development projects to provide Affordable Housing units and or pay in lieu fees and for calculating the amount of Traffic Systems Management (TSM) fees. (AS & CD) E. Reduce the potential for juvenile crime through intervention and prevention efforts. 1. Develop a Youth Master Plan in collaboration with the various agencies that serve Moorpark youth and interested residents to identify existing needs, services and programs. (CS) 2. Continue to develop the City =s teen programs including the feasibility for implementation of a drop -in program at one or more school sites. (CS) 3. In conjunction with the Moorpark Unified School District, assign a sworn police officer to the Moorpark High School campus. (PD) F. Enhance the delivery of services and expand program efficiencies. 1. Coordinate City =s efforts for proposed transfer of Waterworks District No. 1 to the City. (CM) 2. Analyze impacts and opportunities of state authorized restructuring of electrical utility industries. (AS) 3. Develop cost centers for each department where possible to eliminate general distribution of operation and maintenance expenses. (AS) 4. Develop long -term proposal station, council chambers, 6 C: \citymgr \obj1999 2000 FINAL for new City Hall, police teen center, auditorium, and 00004- other government offices, and develop plan to implement initial space expansion consistent with Council direction after completion of the Space Needs Study. (AS) 5. Develop system to track time for Recreation personnel for programs and activities, including planning, implementation, evaluation, and supervision time for each activity and program, and develop real time billing rate for Community Services Department staff. (CS) 6. Construct expansion of Senior Citizens Center. (CS) 7. Identify and evaluate potential funding sources for development of Arroyo Vista Community Park Phase II and options for funding additional maintenance costs. (CS) 8. Prepare standard development project conditions of approval used for each type of entitlement. (CD) 9. Update the Subdivision Ordinance and present it to the City Council for adoption by December 31, 1999. (CD) 10. Complete a policy and procedures manual for code enforcement activities. (CD) 11. Develop Citing Procedures for City Council action and prepare an ordinance making any violation of a City Ordinance subject to an administrative fine or penalty. (CD & CA) 12. Prepare and implement procedures for review and inspection of Landscape and Irrigation Plans for development projects. (CD) 13. Retain consultant to update Housing Element and process GPA and environmental document by June 30, 2000. (CD) 14. Conduct an annual customer service training program for all City employees. (CC) 15. Evaluate alternatives for combining building and safety and engineering divisions with the planning division in the same facility. (AS & CD) 7 C: \citymgr \obj1999 2000 FINAL 00004 16. Prepare an Accounting Policies and Procedures Manual. (AS) 17. Identify additional measures the City can take to achieve the year 2000 AB 939 waste diversion goal of fifty percent (500). (CS) 18. Complete negotiation of cable television franchise renewals with Century Communications for City Council consideration by May 31, 2000. (AS) 19. Prepare administrative policies for use of e -mail and Internet access by City employees. (AS) 20. Conduct an Organization and Management Study and prepare an implementation plan. (CM & AS) 21. Develop an Employee Incentive Program for consideration by the City Council that would encourage and financially reward employee suggested activities that result in cost savings or new revenue for the City. G. Reinforce and enhance Moorpark =s attractive community character and safeguard its desirable resources. 1. Work with Ventura County Fire Prevention District to consider siting a fire station in the Campus Park area of the City. (CM) 2. Plan and conduct an emergency response exercise involving the City Council and a simulated emergency response drill. (AS) 3. Complete disaster contingency plan for computer systems. (AS) 4. Complete removal of billboard from Agency managed property. (AS) 5. Develop Ordinances and related policies and program guidelines for collection and use of Art in Public Places and Tree and Landscape fees. (CS & CD) 6. Finish preparation of Floodplain Ordinance per F.E.M.A. requirements. (CE) 3 C: \citymgr \obj1999 2000 FINIAL 0 000- 7. Update the General Plan Safety Element to include the most recent information available concerning faulting and new seismic hazard zones throughout the City as well as incorporating an inundation study and process the appropriate environmental document. (CD) 8. Administer contract to complete the updated OSCAR Element of the General Plan and process GPA and environmental document and update the Park Master Plan by March 31, 2000. (CD & CS) 9. Develop options to enhance open space and greenbelt areas for consideration by the City Council. (CD) 10. Process General Plan amendment and Zoning Code amendment to create a Natural Open Space land use designation and zone district as initiated by City Council in 1995 and process other code amendments as directed by the City Council. (CD) 11. Prepare a Business Recovery Plan. (AS) 12. Develop affordable housing assistance programs in conjunction with residential development projects in the City and develop a five -year program for affordable housing assistance projects utilizing redevelopment set aside funds and other available funding sources to increase the affordable housing stock in Moorpark. (AS & MRA) 13. Work with State of California to achieve appropriate reuse of former Caltrans yard including widening of Los Angeles Avenue. (CD & AS) 14. Develop plan and conceptual design for City entry signs. (CS & PW) 15. Evaluate feasibility and potential locations for a canine park. (CS) 0 C: \citymgr \obj1999 2000 FINAL 000044'