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ITEM NO. 4. A. 6! ,*
Verbal Report
On
Potential Intersection
Modifications at Moorpark Road
and Tierra Rejada Road
No Staff Report
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
COUNTY OF VENTURA
3855 -F ALAMO STREET
SIMI VALLEY, CALIFORNIA 93063
44, A. MEMBERS OF THE BOARD
ITEM JOHN K. FLYNN
Chair
January 6, 2003
Mayor Patrick Hunter and Council Members
City of Moorpark
799 Moorpark Avenue
Moorpark, CA 93021
Dear Mayor Hunter and Council Members:
STEVE BENNETT
FRANK SCHILLO
KATHY I. LONG
JUDY MIKELS
JUDY MIKELS
SUPERVISOR, FOURTH DISTRICT
(805) 582 -8010
FAX: (805) 582 -8055
INTERNAL MAIL: L #5910
WEB Site: http: //www.ventura.org
I would like to thank you for holding the special meeting on January 6`h to review the old
intersection at Moorpark Road and Tierra Rejada Road. A prompt decision will minimize
construction costs that might be incurred by the County in the form of construction contract
claims for delays or contract change orders. I continue to support the agreement that the County
will construct the intersection per the design wishes of the City Council. However, I have some
concerns which I felt should be communicated to you.
At your last regular meeting in December, you heard various homeowners and business
owners along Moorpark Road voicing their opinion that the Moorpark Road -Tierra Rejada Road
intersection should be allowed to accept left -turn traffic. I support their opinion for two reasons.
Should Moorpark Road be restricted to prevent left turns, the farms along the road could lose
considerable business from those who traditionally pass by and stop to shop. It is true that the
new road will no doubt limit new customers who would normally travel through old Moorpark
Road. Current and loyal customers will certainly continue to visit the farms so long as the road
provides convenient access. The potential erosion of loyal customer base may have an adverse
affect on local agribusiness.
The City Council had expressed concerns of increased traffic volume on Miller Parkway
with the new Moorpark Road re- alignment. Should the old intersection at Moorpark Road and
Tierra Rejada be closed to left -turn traffic, it could result in additional traffic at the intersection of
Miller Parkway /Moorpark Road with Tierra Rejada Road.
Once again, thank for your prompt review of this issue and allowing me to express my
opinion. If you have any concerns or questions, please feel free to contact me at 582 -8010. I
look forward to working with your Council on future City - County related matters.
Si rely,
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Supervisor, 4 th District