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MOORPARK CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA REPORT
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SUBJECT: Consider Reconsideration of Approval of March 6, 2002,
Regular City Council Meeting Minutes and Reconsideration
of Vote on July 17, 2002
BACKGROUND
On July 17, 2002, the City Council approved the minutes for the
March 6, 2002, regular City Council meeting. Staff subsequently
found that an error had been made in the summary of the City
Council's action on Public Hearing Item 9.D. (jointly heard with
Redevelopment Agency Item 4.A.), and also found that other minor
editorial corrections were appropriate, and is now recommending
reconsideration of the prior approval, reconsideration of the vote,
and adoption of the corrected minutes attached to this report.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
1. Reconsider approval of July
meeting minutes;
2. Reconsider vote on July 17,
3. Adopt the corrected March 6,
17, 2002, Regular City Council
2002; and
2002 minutes.
Attachment: Revised Minutes for March 6, 2002
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Moorpark, California March 6, 2002
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark
was held on March 6, 2002, in the Council Chambers of said City
located at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California.
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Hunter called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m.
2. INVOCATION:
Reverend Errol Hale, from Shiloh Community Church, gave the
invocation.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Councilmember Wozniak led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmembers Harper, Mikos, Millhouse,
Wozniak, and Mayor Hunter
Staff Present: Steven Kueny, City Manager, Hugh Riley,
Assistant City Manager; Joseph Montes, City
Attorney; Mary Lindley, Community Services
Director; Dana Shigley, Administrative
Services Director; Walter Brown, City
Engineer; Captain Robert LeMay, Sheriff's
Department; Nancy Burns, Senior Management
Analyst; Paul Porter, Principal Planner;
Laura Stringer, Senior Management Analyst;
Deborah Traffenstedt, Assistant to City
Manager /City Clerk; La -Dell VanDeren, Deputy
City Clerk
5. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS:
B. Introduction of New Employee, Tracy Martin, Secretary
I, in the Assistant City Manager's Department.
Mayor Hunter provided a summary of Ms. Martin's
experience and welcomed her as a new employee to the
City of Moorpark.
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A. Recognition of the Retirement of Sergeant Terry
Hughes, Ventura County Sheriff's Department.
Mayor Hunter deferred this item until later in the
meeting since Sergeant Hughes was delayed in his
arrival at the meeting.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT:
A. Robert Coughlon, 11955 Silvercrest Street, spoke as
President of the American Cancer Society Moorpark and
Simi Valley Chapter. He requested the Council put on
their agenda a proclamation to declare the month of
March as Colon Cancer Awareness Month.
Mayor Hunter requested staff to prepare a proclamation
and place it on the March 20th City Council agenda.
B. Gerald Goldstein, 11932 Los Angeles Avenue, addressed
the Council relative to law enforcement and traffic
issues in the City.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, Mayor Hunter noted that
Sergeant Hughes was present to receive his recognition.
Mayor Hunter provided a summary of Sergeant Hughes'
accomplishments and presented him with a City of Moorpark
proclamation and a plaque.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, Mayor Hunter announced that
the City Council would hold a joint public hearing with the
Redevelopment Agency to consider City Council Item 9.D. and
Agency Item 4.A. The time was 7:01 p.m.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
D. Consider Relocation Plan /Impact Conversion Report for
Proposed Relocation of Residents of Moorpark
Mobilehome Park. Staff Recommendation: 1) Open public
hearing and receive public testimony on the Relocation
Plan for the High Street Project; and 2) Continue
public hearing to March 20, 2002.
Ms. Burns gave the staff report.
Mayor /Chair Hunter opened the public hearing for both
the Redevelopment Agency and City Council.
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David J. Richman, 100 W. Broadway, Long Beach,
representing Pacific Relocation Consultants, stated
that he was present to answer any questions.
In response to Mayor /Chair Hunter, Mr. Richman
clarified the conditions under which the Last Resort
Housing Assistance would be utilized. He explained
that the intent of the Relocation Plan is to allow the
displaced persons to upgrade their housing and that
the Last Resort Housing Assistance is based upon on
the individual circumstances of each one.
JOINT CITY COUNCIL /REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MOTION:
Councilmember /Agency Member Wozniak moved and
Councilmember /Agency Member Mikos seconded a motion to
continue City Council Item 9.D. and Agency Item 4.A. to the
regular meeting of March 20, 2002, with the public hearing
to remain open. The motion carried by unanimous voice
vote.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, the Redevelopment Agency
Meeting was adjourned. The time was 7:16 p.m.
7. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
Mayor Hunter requested that due to the number of public
hearings on the agenda that Item 12.A., the second reading
of the ordinance, be reordered immediately prior to the
public hearings.
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to reorder Item
12.A. to be considered immediately prior to the consideration of
the public hearings.
8. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
Councilmember Millhouse reinforced what Mr. Coughlon had
stated earlier in the meeting and emphasized the need for
colon cancer testing for those persons over 50 years of
age. He also stated that members of Rotary International
are present in the audience and that their organization
recently distributed money to various civic organizations.
Councilmember Millhouse requested that the consideration of
the City's purchase of traffic signs that contain radar
equipment be placed on the City Council agenda for March
20, 2002.
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Councilmember Harper requested that a review of the City's
tree protection ordinance be placed on a future agenda.
12. ORDINANCES:
A. Consider Ordinance No. 278 Regulating Wireless
Communications Facilities within the City of Moorpark
by Adding Chapter 17.42 and Amending Chapters 17.08
and 17.20 of Title 17, Zoning, of the Moorpark
Municipal Code, and Repealing Ordinance No. 275 upon
the Effective Date of this Ordinance. Staff
Recommendation: Declare Ordinance No. 278 read for
the second time and adopted as read.
Mr. Montes read the title of Ordinance No. 278.
MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember
Harper seconded a motion to waive further reading of
Ordinance No. 278. The motion carried by unanimous voice
vote.
MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember
Harper seconded a motion to declare Ordinance No. 278 read
for a second time and adopted as read. The motion carried
by unanimous voice vote.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Consider an Ordinance to Rescind Existing Chapter
15.24 and Replace with New Chapter 15.24, Regarding
Flood Damage Prevention. (Continued open public
hearing from City Council Meeting of February 6,
2002.) Staff Recommendation: Introduce Ordinance No.
279 for first reading.
Walter Brown gave the staff report.
There being no public speakers, Mayor Hunter closed
the public hearing.
Mr. Montes read the ordinance title.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Mikos
seconded a motion to waive further reading. The motion
carried by unanimous voice vote.
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MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Mikos
seconded a motion to declare the ordinance introduced for
first reading. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
B. Consider Proposals for Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) Funds ($197,623) for FY 2002/2003.
(Continued closed public hearing from City Council
Meeting of February 6, 2002.) Staff Recommendation:
1) Discuss funding allocations for FY 2002/2003; 2)
Authorize the following allocations from FY 2002/2003
CDBG funds: (A) $143,400 for a Mini -Park in the
Downtown Residential Area; (B) $29,643 for Public
Service projects with the following allocations: (i.)
Catholic Charities $7,643; (ii.) Senior Center
Operations $12,000; (iii.) Senior Nutrition $10,000;
(C) $24,580 for Administration costs with the
following allocations: (i.) City Staff $22,580; (ii.)
Fair Housing $2,000.
Nancy Burns gave the staff report.
Councilmember Mikos questioned if, due to the
potential budget shortfall from the State, the Council
can consider different direction for the funds at a
later point in time. Councilmember Mikos gave the
example of the Senior Olympics.
In response to Councilmember Mikos, Mr. Kueny
explained that the intent of the Budget and Finance
Committee was that the City would fund the Senior
Olympics out of the General Fund during the budget
process. Mr. Kueny explained that changes can be made
to the allocations of the CDBG funds, but that another
public hearing would have to be conducted before
reallocating the funds.
Councilmember Millhouse asked if the Senior Olympics
are funded through the budget process, what is the
expected timeframe for that to take place.
Ms. Lindley stated that it would depend upon what
activities would be funded and what the Council
direction would be.
Mr. Kueny explained that groups applying for the
funding were aware that the CDBG funds do not become
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available until after the new fiscal year begins on
July 1, 2002.
Councilmember Harper suggested that the City consider
setting aside an equivalent amount of approximately
$20,580 during the budget deliberations to fund some
additional public service proposals in addition to
those selected for CDBG funding. He explained the
possibility of taking a like amount for what is being
used for City staff costs out of the General Fund to
augment the Block Grant funds.
MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember Harper
seconded a motion to authorize the following allocations
from FY 2002/2003 Community Development Block Grant funds:
(A) $143,400 for a Mini -Park in the Downtown Residential
Area; (B) $29,643 for Public Service projects with the
following allocations: (i.) Catholic Charities $7,643;
(ii.) Senior Center Operations $12,000; (iii.) Senior
Nutrition $10,000; (C) $24,580 for Administration costs
with the following allocations: (i.) City Staff $22,580;
(ii.) Fair Housing $2,000. The motion carried by unanimous
roll call vote.
C. Consider Commercial Planned Development Permit No.
2001 -01 for Construction of a 357,621 Square Foot
Commercial Center, and Vesting Tentative Tract Map Ho.
5321 for Subdivision of Approximately Twenty Nine (29)
Acres into Eight (8) Lots Located South of New Los
Angeles Avenue, East of Miller Parkway, and West of
the SR -23 Freeway on the Application of Zelman Retail
Partners, Inc. (Continued open public hearing from
February 27, 2002.) Staff Recommendation: 1) Open
the public hearing, accept public testimony, discuss
issues identified in staff report, and close the
public hearing; 2) Consider that the Environmental
Impact Report for the Amended Carlsberg Specific Plan
adequately addressed the impacts of the proposed
commercial project; and 3) Adopt Resolution No. 2002 -
conditionally approving Commercial Planned
Development No. 2001 -01 and Vesting Tentative Map No.
5321, and directing the Planning Commission to
initiate study of modifications to Chapter 17.30 of
the Zoning Ordinance and /or Ordinance No. 195 related
to revisions to lighting standards.
Mr. Porter gave the staff report.
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Mayor Hunter asked if undergrounding of the utilities
on the north side of Los Angeles Avenue has been added
as a condition for this project.
Mr. Kueny responded that the issue was discussed
during the Master Tract Map for the Carlsberg Specific
Plan and the Council declined not to require it at
that time. He stated that the previous determination
does not preclude conditioning this applicant to
provide undergrounding of the utilities.
Mayor Hunter stated that the public hearing remains
open.
Robert Exel, 515 S. Figueroa Suite 1230, Los Angeles,
addressed the Council representing Zelman Retail
Partners. Mr. Exel presented a modified plan for the
retail center. He stated that the current
proposed/ interested tenants include Kohl's, Target, TJ
Maxx, Michael's, Linen's & Things, Quiznos, Baja
Fresh, Cupid's Ice Cream, Starbucks, Pan Express,
Coffee Bean and Tea, Cingular Wireless, Famous
Footwear, Bath & Bodyworks, and Dress Barn.
He also stated that the anticipated benefits to the
community will be the creation of approximately 600
new jobs and the generation in excess of $600,000 in
sales tax revenue the first year.
Mr. Exel stated that timing is a critical element for
their anchor stores.
Chris Moore, representing Kohl's Department Stores,
N56 W17000 Ridgewood Drive, Menomonee Falls, WI,
addressed the Council. He provided a brief description
of their stores' merchandise and quality of
facilities.
Brian Wolfe, representing P &R Architects, 111 W. Ocean
Boulevard, 21st Floor, Long Beach, CA, as architect
for the applicant addressed the Council. Mr. Wolfe
presented the proposed architectural plan for the
retail center.
Chuck Foley, representing Hirsch & Associates, 320
Loma Avenue, Long Beach, CA, addressed the Council as
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landscape architect for the applicant. Mr. Foley
presented the proposed landscape plan for the retail
center.
Councilmember Millhouse questioned the term "gathering
destination" for families in the area relative to this
shopping area.
In response to Councilmember Millhouse, Mr. Exel
stated that the food court and the music will be the
enticement for a gathering destination. He stated
that there is a proposed fountain, and an outdoor
gathering area that will include music. Also, Mr.
Exel explained that there is an area at the end of
building D -1 to be set aside for community events.
Councilmember Wozniak stated his concern that fast
food drive - through restaurants in the project are not
acceptable. He stated that they cheapen the integrity
of the project.
Councilmember Wozniak expressed his desire to have a
dramatic treatment to the gateway at Miller Parkway
and New Los Angeles Avenue that makes a strong
statement about the retail center. Additionally, he
stated that he wants to see more and larger trees
incorporated along the perimeter and closer to the
buildings.
Councilmember Harper agreed with Councilmember Wozniak
about the entryway treatment and stated that it needs
to be significant and more inviting. He stated that
he wants an enhancement of the pedestrian walkways
from the commercial /industrial projects and to the
other parts of the City and the Center. He explained
that he envisions employees from the surrounding areas
walking to have lunch in the retail center.
Councilmember Harper suggested that the majority of
the trees planned for the landscaping should be
evergreen instead of primarily deciduous trees to
provide a consistent canopy and a more pleasing effect
in the asphalt parking areas year round. He also
stated that the proposed structure to house the Target
store is not pleasing and yet the Target chain has
stated that the cost for the project is already over
budget. Councilmember Harper stated that this concern
will have to be addressed.
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In response to Councilmember Harper, Mr. Exel replied
that a meeting would be arranged with the City and
Target's architect to work the issue out.
Councilmember Harper stated that he wants to see more
established restaurants incorporated into the
development rather than fast food restaurants. He
also suggested that some of the asphalt should be
replaced with stamped concrete to make the food court
area more attractive.
Mr. Exel responded that the fast food restaurants are
not easily visible from the street and that the
proposed non -fast food restaurants are proposed to be
located at the entrance to the Center.
Councilmember Mikos expressed her concern that the
bookstore chain Borders is electing to establish a
store in Simi Valley and not as a tenant in the retail
center in Moorpark. She stated that she is
disappointed due to the fact that Moorpark is a
college town and that a bookstore would be a good draw
to the center. Councilmember Mikos asked Mr. Exel if
this information has been communicated to the
management of Borders.
In response to Councilmember Mikos, Mr. Exel stated
that Borders had very little interest in becoming a
tenant of the Center.
Councilmember Mikos suggested that since there is a
pedestrian walkway connection to the business park and
open space trail system, an interpretive type
treatment to that area that includes a history of the
area or an explanation of the flora and fauna would be
a creative way to enhance it and make it a destination
for the community. She also expressed concern about
the brightness of the lighting and how it might impact
the night environment.
Mr. Exel stated that the project will stay within the
limitations set forth in the Municipal Code for
lighting.
Mayor Hunter stated that the proposed development
appears to be based upon what the applicant can
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achieve as far as willing tenants and not necessarily
on what the community needs or desires. He stated that
he agrees with the lack of an entry statement and that
the project needs to be modified. He also noted that
the architecture is too linear with little interest or
height variation across the top of the building lines.
Mayor Hunter asked what changes have been made to the
design that are different from what was originally
proposed.
Brian Wolfe stated that the following changes have
been made: 1) the width of the pedestrian walkways
has been changed from the original 15 feet to 24 feet
average; 2) the pedestrian arcades on the north side
of the project and the west side of Kohl's and Target
have been extended to be 12 and 14 feet in depth with
trellised landscaping; 3) the stone veneer columns are
on every building; 4) decorative sconces and enhanced
trim treatments have been added throughout the
project; 5) the Target structure has a more
articulated garden center and colonnades; 6) the TJ
Maxx building has more variation in the design plan
and has a forty -foot setback between Buildings B and
C -1; and 7) the food court has tendrils that extend
out into the center to a transit bus stop center that
will be treated with a tile background, trellised
landscape separation, and botanical garden.
Mayor Hunter questioned why this project does not meet
the design quality similar to that of The Commons in
Calabasas and The Promenade in Westlake, which offer
more interest and are less linear in architectural
design and layout.
Mr. Wolfe explained the details that are being offered
in the design plan to allow for variation in depth and
height of the project.
Mayor Hunter stated his concern about the number and
size of the signs that are proposed for the
development.
Mayor Hunter noted that the public hearing remained
open.
Ruth Fritkin, a Moorpark resident, addressed the
Council. She expressed concern that the retail center
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be of such quality that it will not become a retail
failure.
Scott Green, 33 E. High Street, expressed concern that
the City not overburden the developer to the extent
that they will decide not to pursue the project.
Charles Devlin, 5148 Commerce Avenue, spoke in favor
of the proposed retail center.
Bryce Eddy, a Moorpark resident, expressed concern
about the caliber of the anchor stores that have been
attracted to the center. Mr. Eddy stated that a
higher quality of tenant should be pursued for the
center.
Mary Roberts, a Moorpark resident, spoke in support of
the proposed retail center.
Linda Plaks, a Moorpark resident, spoke in support of
the project and encouraged the City to work with the
developer to make it successful. She also stated that
the center needs a restaurant that is unique to the
area that would entice visitors to the center.
Pat Gilhooly, 4525 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 202, spoke
representing The Clover Company, a retail real estate
company that specializes in site selection and market
strategies for local and national retailers. Mr.
Gilhooly stated that he is representing Kohl's
Department Stores and T. J. Maxx. He requested the
City's support for the project.
Mark DiCecco, a Moorpark resident and Planning
Commissioner, spoke in favor of the retail center.
Bill Bauman, spoke representing Colliers Seeley
Company, 444 S. Flower Street, #2200, Los Angeles, the
marketing agent for the project property. He explained
the factors that are used to determine what type of
retailers will locate in a community. He stated that
the retailers that are being proposed for this center
are appropriate for the City's profile and citizens.
He encouraged the City to support the retail center.
In response to Councilmember Millhouse, Mr. Bauman
stated that Barnes & Noble was not interested in being
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a tenant in this center because the company has a
store in Thousand Oaks. He continued by stating that
Borders Bookstore also declined tenancy in this
proposed center due to a lack of population density in
the geographic area.
Pat Gilhooly stated that Borders decided to locate in
Simi Valley due to the greater population density and
the access that it would allow to the Porter Ranch
area as well.
Councilmember Millhouse commented that the freeway
access to this proposed retail center would allow for
easier access to a bookstore than a location on a
surface street such as Tapo Canyon located in the
center of Simi Valley.
Steve Sill, a Moorpark resident, spoke in favor of the
project and encouraged the City to support it.
Scott Mosher, 200 Casey Road (Moorpark Boys and Girls
Club) , spoke in favor of the project and stated that
it would be a major asset to the community.
Dina Nelli, a Moorpark resident, expressed concern
about the caliber of the tenants that are being
attracted to the center. She stated that she wants a
high - quality center.
Jim Stueck, a Moorpark resident, spoke in favor of the
project and stated that the employment opportunities
are needed within the City.
Mayor Hunter noted that late speaker cards were
submitted to the City Clerk.
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to waive
their rules of procedure and accept the late speaker cards.
Gerald Goldstein, 11932 Los Angeles Avenue, spoke
relative to the quality of construction of the
proposed center.
Kipp Landis, a Moorpark resident and Planning
Commissioner, stated that the center's architectural
design should contain Western elements. He also
stated that the design has too many linear elements
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and the freeway signage is undesirable. Mr. Landis
suggested that this center should be an attraction for
visitors from other cities.
Bernardo Perez, a Moorpark resident, provided a brief
history of the property and various land use proposals
that were considered over the years. He encouraged
the City to take action and support the project.
Councilmember Mikos stated that she has visited the
Kohl's Department Store in another state and that
Kohl's would be a desirable tenant for this retail
center. She also stated that she wants a bookstore
included in the tenant mix at the center.
Thomas K. Stoddard, spoke representing Cypress Land
Company, 10940 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles. He stated
that they are a contiguous landowner to the proposed
development. Mr. Stoddard explained that his company
is currently preparing a proposed design for a master
planned business park. He spoke in favor of the
proposed retail center.
Mayor Hunter requested the City Clerk to summarize the
contents of three written speaker cards that were
submitted.
Ms. Traffenstedt responded that the submitters of the
speaker cards are in support of the retail center.
The persons submitting the written statement cards
were: John Newton, 165 High Street, Suite 103,
Moorpark; Carla Robertson, 165 High Street, Suite 103,
Moorpark; and Pam Justin, a Camarillo resident.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, the Council took a recess.
The time was 10:00 p.m. The Council reconvened at 10:25
p.m.
Mayor Hunter called the meeting back to order and
stated that one additional speaker card had been
submitted.
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to waive
their rules of procedure and accept the late speaker card.
Lauren S. Schwartz, a Moorpark resident, expressed her
concern about the high crime rate of fast food
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restaurants and a concern about the light pollution
that may result from this proposed retail center. Ms.
Schwartz also stated her concern about the quality of
merchandise sold by some of the proposed tenants of
the center.
Mayor Hunter noted that the time has come to reorder
the agenda.
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to continue
Items 10.B. and 10.C. to the regular City Council meeting
of March 20, 2002.
Robert Exel addressed the Council in response to
Council and public comment relative to the proposed
retail center. He stated that the reasons for their
being able to attract certain tenants and not others
are based upon certain demographic data. He provided
the comparative details for the cities of Thousand
Oaks, Calabasas, and Moorpark based on 3- and 5 -mile
radius statistics. He stated that the average
population for Moorpark, Thousand Oaks and Calabasas
within a 3 -mile radius is 25,000, 46,000, and 69,000,
respectively. Additionally, Mr. Exel stated that the
average annual income within a 3 -mile radius for each
of the cities is $97,000 (Moorpark), $114,000
(Thousand Oaks), and $113,000 (Calabasas). He further
stated that the average population within a 5 -mile
radius of Moorpark, Thousand Oaks, and Calabasas is
81,000, 113,000, and 174,000, respectively. Mr. Exel
cited the average annual income within a 5 -mile radius
of Moorpark, Thousand Oaks, and Calabasas as being
$96,000, $107,000, and $100,000 in that order.
Mr. Exel explained that the number of college degrees
in a community also determines where certain retailers
will locate their establishments. He stated that due
to the lower population density in Moorpark that
number is lower and may be a partial reason for some
of the retailers not wanting to locate here. He
stated that the applicant will approach Borders and
Barnes & Noble bookstores again in the next few days
to provide them the opportunity to become a tenant at
the center, and, if not, find out the reasons that
they are electing not to locate in Moorpark.
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In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Exel stated that the
applicant would welcome any assistance from the City
relative to communication with the two bookstore
companies.
Councilmember Mikos commented that the statistics Mr.
Exel just provided to the Council are based on the
1990 census and it would be helpful to have current
demographic information when speaking to the
prospective tenants.
Mr. Exel said they will also pursue higher quality
restaurants as tenants.
Relative to the design standards, Mr. Exel stated that
the applicant will review the corner treatment at
Miller Parkway and New Los Angeles Avenue and the need
for the pylon sign on Miller Parkway. He stated that
the pylon sign on New Los Angeles Avenue and on the
freeway are necessary since the trees within the
center will grow and make the signs on the stores
themselves less visible to potential customers. He
explained that a tradeoff in return for more
landscaping in the center and around the perimeter
would be more signage along the perimeter of the
center.
Relative to the lighting issue, Mr. Exel assured the
Council that the applicant will not present an
excessive lighting situation. He also commented that
the issue of the main entrance treatment will be
reviewed by the center designers to explore an
enhanced and more interesting appearance based upon
this evening's Council comments and upon approval by
Caltrans.
Mr. Exel said the applicant will review what can be
done to make the pedestrian walkway from the back more
attractive, but they are limited with what can be
done, since it also is designed as a service road and
traffic cannot be blocked.
He expressed concern that time is critical for moving
forward with the project. He stated that Kohl's may
decline to be a tenant if their timeframe for opening
the store is not met. Mr. Exel explained that if
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Kohl's is not a tenant then Linen's, Michael's and TJ
Maxx will also decline to become tenants.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Exel explained that
the fast food restaurants play a large role in the
financing approval for the entire project. He
clarified that the fast food restaurants are granted
ground leases which means that they construct their
own buildings and are a positive element to financiers
because of their investment commitment. Additionally,
Mr. Exel stated that the fast food restaurants are
financially profitable and are an essential part of
providing a good economic basis on which the financing
is approved. He explained that initially a car wash,
service station, and delicatessen were proposed for
the center, because they also are considered to be
financially viable. However, he stated that those
uses of the pads were considered by the City to be
undesirable for the center, so the fast food
restaurants were considered as the better alternative.
Chuck Foley, the landscape architect, addressed the
Council and responded to the landscape comments made
this evening. He agreed that the corner of New Los
Angeles Avenue and Miller Parkway needs to be revised
to make it more interesting and creative. He
explained that the use of some deciduous trees is
being proposed for the landscaping to provide a
seasonal effect rather than strictly green foliage
year round.
In response to Councilmember Wozniak, Mr. Foley
explained that the landscape designers will be
developing a specific planting plan to incorporate the
larger specimen trees.
Councilmember Mikos asked if the artist's renderings
or the photographs are the actual representation of
what the project should look like upon completion.
Mr. Foley clarified that the photographs are the
designers influence, but that the renderings should
match closely to details in the project submittal
package.
Councilmember Mikos commented that City staff should
review discrepancies that appear between the
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photographs and the artist's rendering to identify
details that may have been overlooked.
Councilmember Millhouse volunteered to meet with
higher quality restaurants to invite them to become
tenants. He stated that it is important to solicit
such higher quality restaurants now to ensure that the
center does not ultimately contain only fast food
restaurants.
Councilmember Harper commented that the applicant is
meeting with the architectural representative from
Target Stores in one week. He recommended that the Ad
Hoc Committee be involved in that meeting and that
Planning Commissioner DiCecco should be requested to
attend as a City representative.
Councilmember Harper stated that a review should be
done at that meeting to determine why the cost of the
Target building has risen. He also commented he wants
to see a bookstore included as a tenant. He suggested
that the possibility exists that instructors at
Moorpark College would order textbooks through a local
bookstore to allow a more reasonable price for their
students.
Councilmember Millhouse requested clarification on how
the Council wishes to proceed with meeting with
restaurants and the bookstores as potential tenants
for the retail center.
Mr. Kueny stated
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Mr. Exel agreed with Mr. Kueny's suggestion.
MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember
Millhouse seconded a motion to continue this item to the
regular City Council meeting of March 20, 2002, with the
public hearing to remain open. The motion carried by
unanimous voice vote.
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10: PRESENTATION /ACTION /DISCUSSION:
A. Consider Appointment of City Council Ad Hoc Committee
with Cardservice, International. Staff Recommendation:
Appoint an Ad Hoc Committee.
Mr. Kueny stated a staff report was not necessary.
Councilmember Millhouse and Mayor Hunter volunteered
to serve on the Ad Hoc Committee.
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined that
Councilmember Millhouse and Mayor Hunter will serve on the
Ad Hoc Committee with Cardservice International.
B. Consider Deferring General Plan Amendment (GPA)
Prescreening Application Processing for Two
Applications filed in 2001 (GPA Prescreen 2001 -02 and
2001 -03), One Application Filed in 2000 (GPA Prescreen
2000 -02), and any other Developer- Initiated GPA
Prescreening Application until the November 2002
Application Filing Period. (Continued from City
Council Meeting of February 6, 2002.) Staff
Recommendation: 1) Direct staff to defer processing
and consideration of GPA Prescreening Applications
(except for GPA Prescreen 2000 -02 Applicant: DeeWayne
Jones, until the November 2002 filing period; and 2)
Direct staff to process GPA Prescreen 2000 -02
(Applicant: DeeWayne Jones) when resubmitted, with the
understanding that if authorized for General Plan
Amendment processing, the application would be
prioritized behind those GPA applications already on
file.
C. Consider Minor Modification No. 3 to Amended Carlsberg
Specific Plan dated September 7, 1994 (SP92 -1) to
Allow Pylon Signs for the Proposed Commercial Shopping
Center located South of New Los Angeles Avenue and
East of Miller Parkway and West of the SR -23 Freeway.
Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2002 -
approving Minor Modification No. 3 to the Amended
Carlsberg Specific Plan.
Mayor Hunter reported that Items 10.B. and 10.C. have been
continued by previous Council action to the City Council
meeting of March 20, 2002.
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D. Consider Approval of the Preliminary Design of the
Intersection of Moorpark Road, Tierra Rejada Road and
Miller Parkway. Staff Recommendation: Approve the
conceptual design shown on agenda report Exhibit 3,
"Proposed Option 3."
Mr. Brown gave the staff report.
In response to Mayor Hunter, the City Clerk confirmed
there were no public speakers for this item.
Mayor Hunter commented that he can support Option 3 as
presented in the staff report with the exception that
the use of Bots dots be eliminated.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Brown stated that
judiciously located painted dots or stripes could be
used instead of the Bots dots.
Mayor Hunter explained that his concern rests with the
aesthetics of the dots and with the additional noise.
Mr. Kueny clarified that the City Engineer is
recommending painted dots or stripes and he wants to
ensure an understanding of the Council on what the
recommended alternative is.
Mayor Hunter stated that he is in agreement to use
painted tracking marks.
Councilmember Mikos asked the cost consequences if the
Bots dots are installed later.
Mr. Brown stated that the cost would be approximately
$1,200 - $1,500. He stated that it can be typically
done with maintenance services without outsourcing it.
Councilmember Millhouse recommended that when this new
design is implemented it may be helpful to have a
traffic officer present at commuter times to help
orient drivers to the new traffic patterns.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Mikos
seconded a motion to approve the conceptual design shown on
stamped page 359 of the agenda report Exhibit 3, "Proposed
Option 3." The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
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E. Consider Authorizing the City Manager to Sign
Amendment No. 2 to Professional Services Agreement
between the City of Moorpark and Professional Design
Associates for Additional Work in the Preparation of
Landscape Design Guidelines. Staff Recommendation:
1) Provide additional recommendations on the content
of the guidelines as deemed appropriate; and 2)
Authorize the City Manager to sign Amendment No. 2 to
the Professional Services Agreement with Professional
Design Associates to develop Landscape Guidelines,
Appendix and Optional Standards for a not to exceed
amount of $14,170.
Ms. Stringer gave the staff report.
Councilmember Harper expressed that the list of trees
recommended for streets and parking areas be reviewed
to ensure that it does not include such specimens as
the ornamental plum tree which are extremely
undesirable for vehicle parking areas.
Councilmember Mikos agreed that the list of trees
needs to be reviewed to preclude the use of
undesirable trees for specific landscaping uses.
In response to Mayor Hunter, the City Clerk stated
that there are no public speakers for this item.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember
Wozniak seconded a motion to 1) provide additional
recommendations on the content of the guidelines as deemed
appropriate; and 2) authorize the City Manager to sign
Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with
Professional Design Associates to develop Landscape
Guidelines, Appendix and Optional Standards for a not to
exceed amount of $14,170. The motion carried by unanimous
voice vote.
11. CONSENT CALENDAR:
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Wozniak
seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion
carried by unanimous roll call vote.
A. Consider Approval of Warrant Register for Fiscal Year
2001 -2002 - March 6, 2002.
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Manual Warrants
Voided Warrants
Payroll Liability
Warrants
Regular Warrants
108578 - 108581
108409
108671 - 108679
108582 - 108670
March 6, 2002
$935,659.87
$ (213.84)
$ 11,285.16
$179,946.29
Staff Recommendation: Approve the warrant register.
B. Consider Moorpark Little League and Moorpark Girls
Softball Use Agreements. Staff Recommendation:
Approve five -year use agreements with Moorpark Little
League and Moorpark Girls Softball Association and
authorize the City Manager to execute the agreements
on behalf of the City.
C. Consider Award of Contract for Metrolink Station
Landscape Design. Staff Recommendation: Approve a
contract with Meeks and Associates for the design and
specification for landscape improvements at the
Metrolink Station at a cost not to exceed $11,050 and
authorize the City Manager to execute said agreement
on behalf of the City.
D. Consider a Resolution to Amend the City Budget to
Reflect the Total Final Cost for the Remodeling of 798
Moorpark Avenue for Offices for the Public Works
Department. Staff Recommendation: Approve budget
amendment and adopt Resolution No. 2002 -1949, amending
the City budget.
E. Consider Resolution Revising the Amount of the
Appropriation and Budget for Traffic Signs [Gas Tax
Fund 2605, Division 8310, Object 9303] to Acquire G7 -1
Style Street /Road Name Guide Signs and Adjust Account.
Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2002 -1950
revising the amount of the appropriations and budget
for the Sign Maintenance account.
F. Consider Notice of Completion for the Construction of
a Double Left -Turn Lane [West -to- South] and Other
Improvements in the Vicinity of the Intersection of
Los Angeles Avenue and Tierra Rejada Road
[Albertson's]. Staff Recommendation: Accept the work
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as completed and authorize the exoneration of the bond
on file for the construction of these improvements.
G. Consider Notice of Completion for the Construction of
the 2001 Parkway & Median Landscaping Project
[Projects 8019 & 8025]. Staff Recommendation: Accept
the work as completed.
H. Consider Approval of a Resolution Adopting a Revised
Benefit Program for Management Employees and
Rescinding Resolution No. 2001 -1884. Staff
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2002 -1951.
13. CLOSED SESSION:
Mr. Kueny announced that the City Council would be going
into Closed Session for discussion of Item 13.E, Item 13.F.
and Item 13.G.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Wozniak
seconded a motion to adjourn to Closed Session for a discussion
of Item 13.E., Item 13.F., and Item 13.G. The time was 11:24
p.m.
E. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: APN 511 -0 -101 -380, Moorpark, CA 93021
Agency Negotiator: Steven Kueny, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: The City of Moorpark and Byron -
Nellie Rainey Trust
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
F. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: APN 511 -0- 090 -340, Moorpark, CA 93021
Agency Negotiator: Steven Kueny, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: The City of Moorpark and
Margaret Gisler - Cullen Trust
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
G. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Title: Assistant City Manager, Assistant to City
Manager /City Clerk, City Manager, City Attorney, City
Engineer, Chief of Police, Director of Administrative
Services, Director of Community Development, Director
of Community Services, and Director of Public Works.
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Present in closed session were all Councilmembers; Steven
Kueny, City Manager; Joseph Montes, City Attorney; Hugh
Riley, Assistant City Manager; and Deborah Traffenstedt,
Assistant to City Manager /City Clerk.
The Council reconvened into open session at 11:44 p.m. Mr.
Kueny stated that Items 13.E., Item 13.F., and Item 13.G
were discussed and that there was no action to report.
14. ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Hunter adjourned the meeting at 11:39 p.m.
ATTEST:
Deborah S. Traffenstedt
City Clerk
Patrick Hunter, Mayor