HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2019 0206 CC SA REG MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND
SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK
Moorpark, California February 6, 2019
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark and the Successor
Agency was held on February 6, 2019, in the Council Chambers of said City located at
799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California. All items listed are heard and acted upon
by the City Council unless otherwise noted.
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Parvin called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Ventura County Division Fire Chief Jeff Shea led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmembers Enegren, Mikos, Pollock, Simons, and
Mayor Parvin.
Staff Present: Troy Brown, City Manager; Kevin Ennis, City Attorney;
Deborah Traffenstedt, Assistant City Manager; Ron Ahlers,
Finance Director; Jeremy Laurentowski, Parks and
Recreation Director; Sean Corrigan, City Engineer/Public
Works Department; Joseph Fiss, Acting Community
Development Director; Stephanie Anderson, Recreation
Services Manager; Captain John Reilly, Sheriffs
Department; and Maureen Benson, City Clerk.
4. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS:
None.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Robert Edgington, President of the Mission Ridge Homeowners Association
Board, requested information on procedures required to get City assistance to
remediate traffic safety issues at the intersection at Knotty Pine Street and
Ashtree Street such as a 4-way stop. He provided a handout noting a history of
his contacts with the City and an aerial photo of the locations for the stop signs.
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6. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
CONSENSUS It was the consensus of the Council to pull Item 10.G. from the Consent
Calendar upon the request of Councilmember Mikos.
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS, FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS, AND REPORTS ON
MEETINGS/CONFERENCES ATTENDED BY COUNCILMEMBERS AND
MAYOR:
Mr. Brown announced the promotion and transfer of Captain John Reilly on
March 23, 2019 from the Moorpark Police Services and introduced his
replacement Captain Victor Fazio.
Councilmembers Enegren and Simons reported they had attended the League of
California Cities' New Councilmembers Academy along on January 16-19 where
they attended training sessions that included Ethics and Harassment Prevention.
Councilmember Mikos reported she attended the Economic Development
Collaborative of Ventura County's annual meeting two weeks ago in Thousand
Oaks.
Councilmember Mikos reported she attended the opening night of Mary Poppins
at the High Street Arts Center.
Mayor Parvin announced the Moorpark Police Department is holding a meeting
to discuss crime prevention tips, neighborhood watch ideas, and current scam
and fraud prevention on February 7 in the Apricot Room at the Community
Center.
Mayor Parvin announced registration for spring recreation programs including
sports, dance, art, music and more, for all ages and interests, opens on February
11 at Arroyo Vista Recreation Center.
Mayor Parvin reported she had attended the Ventura Council of Government
meetings of the Legislative and Administration Committees.
Mayor Parvin reported she had attended a special meeting of the Clean Power
Alliance.
Mayor Parvin reported she had interviewed the candidates for Police Chief.
Mayor Parvin reported she had attended a meeting of the City Scholars
Foundation Meeting in downtown Los Angeles.
Mayor Parvin reported she had attended along with Councilmembers Pollock and
Simons a Chamber Mixer.
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Mayor Parvin reported she had attended a Government Relations meeting where
gun violence and AB 12 and AB 38 were discussed. She reported the Ventura
County Fire Protection District announced we are leaving the fire season now to
enter the flood season.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Consider a Resolution Adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration and
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program and Approving General Plan
Amendment No. 2013-02; an Ordinance Approving Zone Change No.
2013-02; a Resolution Approving Residential Planned Development No.
2013-01; and an Ordinance Approving Development Agreement No. 2013-
01; for a 390-unit Senior Community on 49.52 Acres North of Casey Road
and West of Walnut Canyon Road, on the Application of Ernie Mansi for
Aldersqate Investment, LLC. (continued open public hearing from January
16, 2019) Staff Recommendation: Continue to accept public testimony
and continue the agenda item with the public hearing open to the regular
City Council meeting of March 6, 2019.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting Councilmember Simons announced he would recuse
himself from participation in discussion of Item. 8.A. due to a potential conflict of interest
and left the dais. The time was 6:46 p.m.
Mr. Fiss requested, due to some California Environmental Quality Act and
public noticing concerns, that this item be continued with the public
hearing open to the regular meeting of March 6, 2019.
Mayor Parvin stated the public hearing remains open.
There were no speakers.
MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Mayor Parvin seconded a motion to
continue this item with the public hearing open to the regular meeting of March 6,
2019. The motion carried by voice vote 4-0, Councilmember Simons absent.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting Councilmember Simons returned to the dais and the
meeting continued with Item 8.B. The time was 6:48 p.m.
B. Public Hearing to Receive Comments on the Transition to District-Based
Elections and Drafts of Proposed Council District Maps and Sequencing of
Elections; and if the Council completes its Map Selection Process,
Consider the Schedule for Introduction of the Ordinance Providing for
Election of City Council Members by District with a Directly Elected Mayor,
Establishing the Boundaries and Identification Number of Each District,
Establishing the Election Order of Each District, Amending Chapter 2.08
("Municipal Elections") of the Moorpark Municipal Code, and Making a
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Determination of Exemption Pursuant to the California Environmental
Quality Act. Staff Recommendation: 1) Hold the fourth public hearing to
receive public comments regarding the transition of the City from at-large
elections to district-based elections for City Council Members, the content
of the draft Council district maps, and the proposed sequencing of
elections; 2) If the City Council is not prepared to select a draft map and
sequencing of district elections, then it is recommended that the Council
narrow the remaining pool of maps for future focus down to a pool of
potentially only two or three maps and also do the following: a. Provide
direction to staff and the public as to whether additional maps may or may
not be submitted for consideration after the February 6th public hearing; b.
Provide direction to staff concerning a preferred map(s), any changes the
Council may wish to incorporate into the preferred map(s), or request
additional maps; c. Modify the tentative timeline for considering and
implementing the district-based election system to add a continued public
hearing date of February 21, 2019; d. Continue the public hearing and this
agenda item to an adjourned regular City Council meeting to be held
February 21st at 6:30 PM for further deliberation on district maps and
sequencing and for potential consideration of the Ordinance; and 3) If the
City Council is prepared to select a particular draft map and the
sequencing of district elections based on that map, then consider the
schedule for introduction of the ordinance attached as Attachment 11 and
introduce the ordinance for first reading at a meeting date consistent with
the Council's directed schedule.
Mr. Ennis gave a PowerPoint presentation with an overview of the process
to convert from an at-large election versus a district-based election,
background on the steps already taken by the Council; the next steps
required and an upcoming schedule, districting principals and criteria;
election sequencing, and gerrymandering. He stated the Council may
want to consider the possibility of scheduling another meeting for February
21, 2019 to continue this public hearing. In response to Councilmember
Mikos, Mr. Ennis confirmed that the Councilmembers were not included at
the Community Meetings held in November and December 2018
regarding this subject matter at the advice of outside special council.
Councilmember Mikos stated she had met with a variety of members of
the community along with Councilmember Pollock to answer questions
and study the various maps.
Mr. Ennis introduced Robert McEntire of National Demographic
Corporation who described the styles of maps including central district,
quadrant, and vertical maps; provided a more detailed presentation on
population units versus census blocks; included the requirements for
maps to represent communities of interest by being compact and
contiguous with natural and man-made boundaries and that respect the
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voters' choice for continuity in office. He went on to recommend the City
present the County of Ventura with information to use for revising census
blocks for the new census count. Mr. McEntire reviewed the district maps
and their alternates, which were redesigned to incorporate Council
direction at the last meeting to touch on Los Angeles Avenue and the
Arroyo Simi.
Mayor Parvin reopened the public hearing.
Bernardo Perez, a Moorpark resident, spoke in support of Map 422a
giving the protected class the best opportunity to elect a preferred
candidate if District 3 is scheduled for sequencing in the 2020 election. He
stated it has nearly equal population as required in each district, and
complies with both the Federal and California Voting Rights Acts. Mr
Perez went on to state only Maps 401a, 418, 418a, and 422a have a
distinct community of interest in the downtown core and do not dilute the
voting strength. He also stated, despite the Council's decision in January,
he still supports a five district map, especially Map 519.
David Lopez-Lee, a Moorpark resident, encouraged the Council to make
decisions that with provide the City with districting that is more
representative of the population and to reconsider accepting five district
maps.
Jesse Valerio, a Moorpark resident of the downtown area stated he likes
Map 422a, and asked the Council to reconsider going to five districts.
Victoria Perez, a Moorpark resident, read a statement in Spanish and then
spoke in English regarding the downtown area suffering from more traffic
congestion, especially truck traffic, deadly accidents, and police presence.
She stated they have a lack of representation and questioned the bilingual
outreach to this area of protected class voters.
Monica Savic, a Moorpark resident, spoke in support of the central theme
maps not vertical or quadrant maps. She referenced Maps 401a, 418a,
and especially 422a, which she stated is her favorite, because it takes into
consideration, voter representation, neighborhood integrity, and
connection to the business corridor.
Linda and Robert Demyan, Moorpark residents, recommended any
changes regarding an at-large Mayor versus five districts be taken directly
to the voters for decision in the next election. The Demyans favored three
Maps: Map 401a providing unbiased districting for the downtown area
with sequencing of Districts 3 and 4 in 2020 and Districts 1 and 2 in 2022;
Map 413 comparable to Map 423a with sequencing of Districts 2 and 4 in
2020 and Districts 1 and 3 in 2022; and Map 423a with sequencing of
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Districts 2 and 4 in 2020 and Districts 1 and 3 in 2022. They also stated
that after listening to others' comments, they were now also in favor of
Map 422.
Josh Donner, a Moorpark resident, spoke in favor of adoption of Map 422a
which meets all the criteria; and that the City should move to a five district
City Council either through an election or decision of the Council in order
to better represent the voters.
Caleb Donner, a Moorpark resident, stated diversity of membership on the
City Council has not been complied with the Federal and California Voter
Rights Acts. He spoke in favor of reconsidering the vote for five districts to
allow for smaller areas of representation; and if not, then consider Map
422a as the one to give much more local control and likelihood of adding
diversity to the City Council.
Jeff Richards, a Moorpark resident, stated Map 424 and possibly Map 425
appear to be workable, but complained about the timeline for deciding this
process is not being sufficient and requested more community outreach
and time to consider.
Diane Walters, a Moorpark resident, stated she wanted quadrant Map
402a, which uses traditional districting principals, and reminded the
audience that there is a deadline for deciding on this process. She stated
it would be unwise to create the maps to consider where the incumbents
live; and stated the City needs new faces with new voices on the Council.
Julie Diaz Martinez, a Moorpark resident, stated it would be important for
the central district to include the Virginia Colony; quadrant maps identify
extreme economic inequities and should not be considered; and she is not
comfortable with eliminating consideration of five districts. She went on to
state she hoped the Council's decisions protect the City from any future
lawsuits.
Steve Kueny, a Moorpark resident, recognized the outreach the City has
performed during this process; supported a vote to have an elected Mayor
on the next ballot and at the same time review term limits; recommended
continuing staggered terms for two Council seats; asked that staff be
directed to try to get better census blocks into the 2020 census; and noted
that if Homeowners Associations (HOA) become a criteria, not to forget
that Mountain Meadows has an Assessment District in lieu of a Master
HOA. He went on to state he supports the downtown central district to be
sequenced into the 2020 election; Map 401a should include census blocks
8, 14, and 24 and the Virginia Colony, and Map 422a is very similar.
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Janet Murphy, a Moorpark resident, referenced her communications to the
Council requesting more outreach to the Latino communities; and
described a meeting of residents from a variety of neighborhoods
including those in the downtown area where they discussed the maps.
She stated her preference is for Maps 401a, 418a, and 422a for voting
population balance, and all touch Los Angeles Avenue and the Arroyo
Simi. She requested more outreach be conducted in Virginia Colony as
some want to be with the Campus Park area. Ms. Murphy stated in regard
to sequencing it is important to focus on making sure the central district
votes in 2020; and she supports having the voters decide in 2020 whether
to have an at-large Mayor versus five districts.
Mariana Velasquez, a Moorpark resident, stated she supports the five
districts.
Mayor Parvin closed the public hearing.
A lengthy discussion followed among the Councilmembers, which focused
on: 1) Whether to add in census blocks 8, 14, and 24 to District 4 of Map
401a; 2) Whether Virginia Colony wanted to be part of the College area or
the downtown area; 3) Including Charles and Everett Streets in District 4;
Possibly add census block 24 to Map 422a to retain continuity of District 2;
5) Map 422 is not made up of communities of interest, but it does divide
Mountain Meadows along Tierra Rejada Road; 6) The homeowners
associations are kept together in Map 401 a; 7) Map 422a includes Charles
and Everett Streets in District 4; 8) Serenata does not want to be part of
the Campus Park District; 9) Trying to have businesses in each District;
10) Map 407a wraps around the Edison easement which some residents
have disliked; 11) How the 2020 Census will ultimately change the maps
and how staff should provide input to the County of Ventura for changes to
census block boundaries; and 12) No longer accepting additional maps
from the public.
Mr. Brown suggested there seemed to be consensus for Map 401a and
recommended a straw vote for Maps 402a, 407a, 411, 418a, 422a, and
424.
Map 402a received 2 votes, Map 407 received 1 vote, Map 411 received 2
votes, Map 418a received 4 votes, Map 422a received 3 votes, Map 422a
with Virginia Colony added received 2 votes, and Map 424 received 2
votes.
Mr. Brown stated staff would bring back Map 422 with changes, which
seems very similar to 422a.
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CONSENSUS: It was the unanimous consensus of the Council to: 1) Direct staff
to provide the County of Ventura with input on future census blocks; 2) Declared
no additional maps from the public would be considered; and 3) Direct staff to
bring back maps 401 a, 418a, and 422a for discussion at a continued open public
hearing at an adjourned regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 21,
2019
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, the Council meeting recessed at 9:18 p.m. and
reconvened at 9:29 p.m.
9. PRESENTATION/ACTION/DISCUSSION:
A. Consider Purchase of Preschool Property from Away We Grow, LLC and
Implementation of a City Operated Preschool Program Beginning with the
2019/2020 Fiscal Year and Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year
2018/2019 Budget. Staff Recommendation: 1) Approve a Purchase
Agreement with Away We Grow, LLC, and authorize the City Manager to
execute the Agreement, subject to final language approval by the City
Manager; 2) Authorize staff to implement a City operated preschool
program beginning with the 2019/2020 school year; and 3) Adopt
Resolution No. 2019-3787 amending the 2018/2019 fiscal year budget.
ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED
Ms. Anderson gave the staff report.
In response to Mayor Parvin the City Clerk announced there were four
Written Statement cards in favor of the purchase of the preschool
materials which would be copied to Council.
MOTION: Mayor Parvin moved and Councilmember Enegren seconded a
motion to: 1) Approve a Purchase Agreement with Away We Grow, LLC, and
authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement, subject to final language
approval by the City Manager; 2) Authorize staff to implement a City operated
preschool program beginning with the 2019/2020 school year; and 3) Adopt
Resolution No. 2019-3787 amending the 2018/2019 fiscal year budget. The
motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
B. Consider Resolution Amending the City's Salary Plan and Rescinding
Resolution No. 2018-3778. Staff Recommendation: 1) Prior to a motion
to adopt the revised Salary Plan resolution, the Mayor shall make an oral
summary report as follows: "Staff is recommending the City Council
approve a revised Salary Plan Resolution that includes a higher salary
range for the City Clerk position, which is a change from Range 67 to
Range 75 and an increase in annual compensation of up to $10,896." 2)
Adopt Salary Plan Resolution No. 2019-3788; and 3) Direct staff to
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schedule an update of the Classification Plan Resolution for the March 6,
2019 regular meeting agenda. ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED
Ms. Traffenstedt gave the staff report.
There were no speakers.
Prior to a motion the Mayor announced: "Staff is recommending the City
Council approve a revised Salary Plan Resolution that includes a higher
salary range for the City Clerk position, which is a change from Range 67
to Range 75 and an increase in annual compensation of up to $10,896."
MOTION: Mayor Parvin moved and Councilmember Pollock seconded a motion
to adopt Salary Plan Resolution No. 2019-3788; and 3) Direct staff to schedule
an update of the Classification Plan Resolution for the March 6, 2019 regular
meeting agenda The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR: (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
MOTION: Councilmember Pollock moved and Councilmember Simons seconded a
motion to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item 10.G, which was
pulled for individual consideration. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
A. Consider Warrant Register for Fiscal Year 2018/19 — February 6, 2019.
Staff Recommendation: Approve the warrant register.
B. Consider Agreement with The Lew Edwards Group for Strategic
Consulting, Planning, and Communications Services Related to
Community Satisfaction, City Budget Adoption, and Community Priorities;
Consider Authorization for the City Manager to Execute an Agreement for
a Community Satisfaction and Goal Setting Survey; and Consider a
Resolution Amending Fiscal Year 2018/19 Budget. Staff
Recommendation: 1) Approve the attached agreement with The Lew
Edwards Group, subject to final language approval of the City Manager,
plus a contingency of $3,000, for a total contract amount of $30,500; 2)
Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract for a community
satisfaction and goal setting survey; and 3) Adopt Resolution No. 2019-
3789 to amend the FY 2018/19 Budget to increase funding for the
Agreements by $36,000. (ROLL CALL VOTE
C. Consider Approval of Map and Cover Letter for Submittal to Los Angeles
Regional Water Quality Control Board Confirming Location of Full Capture
Devices for Compliance with Statewide Trash Provisions. Staff
Recommendation: Approve submittal of map and letter to Regional Board
identifying City storm drains proposed to receive installation of Full
Capture Systems.
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D. Consider an Amendment No. 2 to Agreement with Pavement Coatings Co.
for the 2018 Slurry Seal and Pavement Rehabilitation Project (M0042),
Specification No. MPK 18-01 and Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year
2018/2019 Budget to Fund the Project. Staff Recommendation: 1) Adopt
Resolution No. 2019-3790 amending the Fiscal Year 2018/2019 Budget
to appropriate $30,000 from the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation
Fund (2416) to Account No. 2416-311-M0042-55200; 2) Amend the
existing Agreement with Pavement Coatings Co. in the amount of
$29,415.32 to Schedule A for adjusting to grade City and County-owned
surface facilities; 3) Amend the existing Agreement with Pavement
Coatings Co. for project contingencies in an amount not exceed $27,102
(10%), if and when the need arises for extra work and services for
Schedule A; and 4) Upon completion of the construction contract, direct
staff to seek reimbursement from the Ventura County Waterworks District
for construction costs associated with the adjustment and improvements
to County-owned surface facilities.
E. Consider Agreement Amendment with Bernard D. Clarke, DBA Backflow
Prevention Device Tester for Backflow Device Repairs. Staff
Recommendation: Approve Amendment No. 1 with Bernard D. Clarke,
DBA Backflow Prevention Device Tester; and authorize City Manager to
execute the Amendment, subject to final language approval of the City
Manager.
F. Consider Granting Water and Sewer Easements to Ventura County
Waterworks District #1 at Arroyo Vista Community Park. Staff
Recommendation: Approve granting of sewer and water easements to
Ventura County Waterworks District #1 at Arroyo Vista Community Park
and authorize the Mayor to sign the easements.
H. Consider the License Agreement for Use of Ventura County
Transportation Commission Owned Property Adjacent to City Property on
High Street. Staff Recommendation: 1) Approve License Agreement with
the Ventura County Transportation Commission and authorize the City
Manager to sign the License Agreement, subject to final language
approval of the City Manager; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to
approve sub-license agreements for the License Agreement area, as
discussed in the staff report.
I. Consider Resolution Amending Fiscal Year 2018/19 Budget to Fund Park
Improvements and Playground Equipment Replacement at Various City
Parks. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2019-3791
amending the FY 2018/19 budget to fund park improvements and
replacement of playground equipment at Country Trail Park, Miller Park,
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and Campus Canyon Park, and the installation of a sand play area at
Peach Hill Park. ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED
The following item was pulled for individual consideration.
G. Consider Preparation and Release of Request for Proposal for Update of
Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Staff Recommendation: Authorize
staff to prepare and release a Request for Proposal for an Update of the
2009 Parks and Recreation Master Plan.
Councilmember Mikos stated she pulled this item to make sure staff
includes the various accessibility options to the City's park system in the
Master Plan.
MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Mayor Parvin seconded a motion to
authorize staff to prepare and release a Request for Proposal for an Update of
the 2009 Parks and Recreation Master Plan as amended to include the various
accessibility options to the City's park system. The motion carried by unanimous
voice vote.
11. ORDINANCES: (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
None.
12. CLOSED SESSION:
None was held.
13. ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Parvin adjourned the meeting at 9:41 p.m. to Thursday, February 21, 2019 at
6:30 p.m. for discussion of the continued open public hearing for Item 8.B. on this
agenda.
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