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Moorpark, California
Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City Ro Moorpark was
held on December 5, 2001 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 6:50 p.m.
2. INVOCATION:
Pastor Tony Amatangelo, from Life Spring Community Church,
gave the invocation.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Councilmember Millhouse led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmembers Harper, Mikos, Millhouse,
Wozniak, and Mayor Hunter
Staff Present: Steven Kueny, City Manager, Joseph Montes,
City Attorney; Bradley Wohlenberg, Assistant
City Attorney; Hugh Riley, Assistant City
Manager; Ken Gilbert, Public Works Director;
Mary Lindley, Community Services Director;
Dana Shigley, Administrative Services
Director; Captain Robert LeMay, Sheriff's
Department; Walter Brown, City Engineer;
John Libiez, Planning Manager; Deborah
Traffenstedt, Assistant to City Manager/
City Clerk; and La -Dell VanDeren, Deputy
City Clerk.
5. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS:
A. Consider Selection of Mayor Pro Tem. Staff
Recommendation: Select a Mayor Pro Tem.
Ms. Traffenstedt gave the staff report.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt stated
that there are no public speakers for this item.
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Councilmember Harper said that Councilmember Wozniak
has advised him that it is typical for the seated
Mayor Pro Tem to nominate a successor for this
position on the Council.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember
Millhouse seconded a motion to nominate Councilmember Mikos
for Mayor Pro Tem. The motion carried by unanimous voice
vote.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Christine Hester, a Moorpark resident, addressed the
Council as a representative of the organization Concerns of
Police Survivors (COPS) and as a member of the Moorpark
Kiwanis Club. She asked the Council and the community to
support Project Blue Light. She explained that Project
Blue Light is the placement of blue lights outdoors or
indoors to symbolize the remembrance of public safety
personnel who have given their lives in the line of duty.
She stated that the Moorpark Kiwanis Club has adopted
Project Blue Light as one of their projects and will be
stringing blue lights on the Moorpark Police Station.
Gerald Goldstein, a Moorpark resident, discussed safety
concerns relative to the potential for broken fluorescent
light fixtures in the Citrus Room and the Senior Center in
the event of an earthquake. He also discussed concerns
relative to a training demonstration conducted by the
Ventura County Fire Department on Poindexter Avenue in
Moorpark.
7. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
Mayor Hunter requested that Item 9.E. be reordered as the
first public hearing item since there are numerous speakers
present to hear this item.
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to reorder the
agenda to consider Item 9.E. on the agenda as the first public
hearing.
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8. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
Councilmember Millhouse requested a future agenda item to
consider the signage being permitted for private used car
sales in the City.
Councilmember Harper requested a future agenda item to
consider dedicating the public art at the Von's Center to
the victims and heroes of the September 11, 2001, tragedy
and memorialize it with a plaque.
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to consider on
the City Council agenda of December 19, 2001, the dedication of
the art located at the Von's Center to the victims and heroes of
the September 11 tragedy.
Mayor Hunter announced upcoming teen and community holiday
events.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
E. Consider Draft Ordinance 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 (Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2001-
03). Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the public
hearing, take public testimony, and close the public
hearing; 2) Waive full reading and introduce Ordinance
No. for first reading; and 3) Direct staff to
schedule extension of the moratorium ordinance for the
December 19, 2001 regular meeting.
Ms. Traffenstedt gave the staff report. She requested
that Assistant City Attorney, Mr. Wohlenberg, be
allowed to provide additional information to the
Council relative to the legal review of the draft
ordinance and communications that have been received
by the City from the legal counsel for AT &T and
Sprint.
Mr. Wohlenberg stated that one issue relative to the
comments received from the carriers is that the
communications were received this week and there is a
need for additional time to address those
communications. He stated that they have conferred
with some of the members of the industry who are
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present relative to requesting an extension of the
moratorium from the Council. He stated that the
moratorium that is in place is set to expire in early
January and he is requesting the consideration of an
extension of the moratorium for 30 - 60 days to
address the ordinance changes suggested by the
industry representatives.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Wohlenberg stated
that an extension of the moratorium would be of
benefit to the City of Moorpark. He stated that the
City wants to craft an ordinance that will meet the
aesthetic requirements of the City, and one that does
not pose an overly onerous process on the carriers,
because there is a demand for these services. He
stated that it is of concern that Federal law is not
violated by preventing the provision of these
services, but that the interests of the community are
addressed as well.
Councilmember Mikos asked how many of the carriers
have agreed to the extension of the moratorium.
Mr. Wohlenberg stated that there are five major
wireless carriers and that at least three of them,
AT &T, Sprint, and Verizon, have concurred with the
extension.
Mayor Hunter asked Mr. Wohlenberg to summarize the
anticipated changes to the proposed ordinance that
will result from the discussions with the carriers if
the moratorium is extended.
Mr. Wohlenberg stated that in most cases the changes
to the ordinance would be relatively minor. He stated
that staff wants to be certain that the ordinance will
withstand legal challenge and the test of time. He
also stated that they might bring back for Council
consideration a process to encourage smaller antennas
or smaller installations as opposed to larger
installations. He stated that having time to create
alternatives for the Council's consideration is in the
best interest of the City.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Wohlenberg stated
that the City of Alhambra ordinance, after which this
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proposed ordinance is modeled, has not been legally
challenged.
Mayor Hunter opened the public hearing.
Guy Gullo, a Moorpark resident, addressed the Council
and expressed support of the proposed ordinance.
Hugh Finlay, a Moorpark resident, spoke in support of
the proposed ordinance. He suggested the following
items be included in the ordinance: 1) that the
antennas should be located in an area where a buffer
zone of at least 200 feet from a residential use be
strictly enforced; 2) public access to the records for
both calculated and measured radiation data for each
system be available and that it be verified by an
independent, wireless professional and data should be
generated for a worst -case scenario with maximum
loading on all channels; and 3) the establishment of
sites should be located where they do not impact
homeowners and /or property values.
Tony Banducci, a Moorpark resident, stated he was
representing 60 residents who were in support of the
proposed ordinance.
Edward Geivet, a Moorpark resident, spoke in support
of the proposed ordinance.
Ms. Traffenstedt reported that six written statement
cards in support of the proposed ordinance were
received from the following Moorpark residents: Bob
Demyan, Palma Friery, Tony Geivet, Jeannie Gullo, Lisa
Hardy, and Tom Hardy.
Councilmember Harper stated that the yearly field
survey is a requirement of the FCC. He asked how this
requirement would be incorporated into the proposed
ordinance.
Mr. Wohlenberg stated that this requirement could be
included in the ordinance as a Conditional Use Permit
condition.
Councilmember Harper commented that on page 3 of the
staff report dated November 29, 2001, it is stated
that Sprint requests an exemption for Microcell
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technology under specified conditions. He stated that
he opposes that exemption.
Mr. Wohlenberg stated that Councilmember Harper's
concern could be addressed in the proposed ordinance.
Councilmember Harper stated his concerns if a carrier
objects to removing /relocating equipment and delays a
City project as a result of the nonremoval /delayed
relocation of the equipment. He suggested that
language be included in the ordinance to control and
regulate the relocation /removal of carrier equipment.
Mr. Wohlenberg stated that this item can be addressed
in the proposed ordinance.
Councilmember Harper stated that on stamped page 84 of
the proposed ordinance in the staff report dated
November 29, 2001, subsection c. is a concern for him
regarding who makes the decision on the length of the
horizontal extension for a utility mounted facility.
He requested clarifying language.
Councilmember Harper stated that the use of the word,
"should" versus "shall" on stamped page 87,
subsections 4 and 5, weakens the ordinance.
Mr. Wohlenberg explained that the difference in
language was that this was a guidelines section.
Councilmember Harper requested that staff respond to
Mr. Findlay's comments.
Mayor Hunter discussed colocation, a change to the
wireless communications facility definition, and the
need for Section 17.42.080.D to have requirement
language.
Councilmember Mikos questioned whether there was a way
to state that the guidelines are required to be
considered and apply the ones that are appropriate.
Mr. Montes stated that staff would look at the draft
ordinance to determine changes to the guidelines
section.
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Councilmember Millhouse stated his support to make the
carrier comments available to the public.
Mr. Kueny stated that the formal comments from the
wireless communication carriers are available by
contacting the City Clerk's Department.
Councilmember Wozniak spoke in support of the draft
ordinance. He stated it would be helpful to let
residents know where sites are located and will be
located.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Montes suggested that
the December 19 meeting the Council could extend the
moratorium by 60 days.
Mr. Kueny recommended a 90 -day extension of the
moratorium due to the City Council's holiday meeting
schedule and resulting cancellation of the January 2,
2002 meeting. He suggested continuing the public
hearing open to January 16, 2002.
MOTION: Councilmember Millhouse moved and Councilmember
Harper seconded a motion to continue the public hearing
open to the regular City Council meeting of January 16,
2002; and directed staff to schedule consideration of the
extension of the moratorium ordinance for the regular City
Council meeting of December 19, 2001. The motion carried
by unanimous voice vote.
A. Consideration of Certification of Final Environmental
Impact Report (SCH- 1994081075), General Plan Amendment
No. 99 -01, Zone Change No. 99 -01, Residential Planned
Development No. 99 -02 and Vesting Tentative Tract Map
No. 5187, to Develop 250 Single- family Homes on a
Portion of a 350 -acre Site, Located on the West Side
of Walnut Canyon Road, Approximately 3,500 Feet North
of Casey Road. Applicant: West Pointe Homes.
(Continued Open Public Hearing from City Council
Meeting of November 7, 2001.) Staff Recommendation:
Continue to accept public testimony and continue the
public hearing to December 19, 2001.
Mr. Libiez gave the staff report.
Mayor Hunter stated that the public hearing remains
open.
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Vince Daly, 31304 Via Colinas #103, Westlake Village,
addressed the Council as a representative of West
Pointe Homes. Mr. Daly provided a brief history of
the project and a summary of discussions conducted at
prior City meetings. He also explained circulation
issues within the project including the width of "A"
Street.
Mayor Hunter asked what the Class 1 impacts would be.
Josh Janowicz, representing The Planning Corporation
as the City's consultant, explained the order of Class
1, 2, and 3 impacts in the Environmental Impact Report
(EIR) summary table.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Janowicz stated that
all Class 1 impacts can be mitigated to less than
significant. Mr. Janowicz also stated that during
review of the project, there were noted General Plan
inconsistencies; however, the revised project is
considered consistent with General Plan policies.
Mayor Hunter asked if this proposed project is in
compliance with the City's Hillside Ordinance.
Mr. Libiez stated that it is in compliance with the
Hillside Ordinance and he discussed the contour
grading that has been proposed for the site
development.
Councilmember Mikos discussed her meeting with the
applicant relative to the Mitigation Monitoring Plan.
She stated that the monitoring language needs to be
strengthened. Councilmember Mikos also discussed the
prohibited plant list and made recommendations for
including colorful native plants into the acceptable
plants for the proposed project.
Councilmember Harper asked about the homeowner
disclosure requirement for the existing earthquake
fault.
Mr. Daly responded that West Pointe Homes would comply
with that requirement.
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In response to Councilmember Harper, Richard Pool, the
applicant's traffic engineer, discussed the traffic
model data. He stated that the collector street shown
as "A" Street, could accommodate 10,000 more or less
average daily traffic trips. Mr. Pool suggested the
City Attorney provide an explanation relative to the
court decision about prohibiting cities from limiting
truck routes.
Mr. Montes summarized the case, and stated that his
opinion was the City could still regulate truck routes
at this time.
Mr. Pool stated that "A" Street would not be a
desirable route for trucks.
Councilmember Wozniak requested an update on the
affordable housing portion of the proposed project.
Mr. Daly referenced that the Development Agreement
specifies that ten very low income units and fifteen
low income units be provided.
Councilmember Millhouse spoke relative to the "A"
Street placement and configuration. He expressed a
need for traffic calming in this area and a concern
that if "A" Street is wider than four lanes, it may
attract more vehicular trips.
Mr. Pool stated that the amount of future traffic in
this area may not be much higher than at the present.
He stated that the circulation could consider use of a
roundabout approach, but that requires a wide width
and would necessitate a lot of grading. He continued
by stating that he does not believe the projected
traffic requires four lanes for "A" Street.
Mr. Kueny discussed the issue of what the constraints
to future widening would be if inadequate right of way
width is reserved for "A" Street. He suggested that
the Council can direct staff to do a more extensive
study or plan for a wider right -of -way and then make a
decision prior to the first final tract map approval.
Councilmember Harper concurred with requiring
dedication of the four -lane width right -of -way and
then construct two lanes and landscape the remainder.
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Mr. Kueny suggested that the Council defer a decision
prior to first final map. He stated that once built,
it is unlikely for a rebuild consideration unless
there is a decision to locate walls at the ultimate
roadway width.
James Hartley, a Moorpark resident, expressed his
support of the proposed project. He stated that
traffic may divert to Grimes Canyon Road or to Spring
Road in the future.
Mr. Kueny stated that trucks were not proposed to be
diverted onto Spring Road. He continued by stating
that Ventura County is attempting to require mining
truck trips to remain on Walnut Canyon Road.
There being no further Council discussion, the
following motion was heard.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Mikos
seconded a motion to continue the public hearing open to
the regular City Council meeting of December 19, 2001. The
motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, the City Council took a
recess. The time was 8:40 p.m. The City Council meeting
reconvened at 9:00 p.m.
B. Consider Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 2001 -01
Amending Chapters 17.08, 17.20, 17.24, and 17.28 of
the Municipal Code Related to Recreational Vehicle
Storage and Parking. (Continued Open Public Hearing
from City Council meeting of November 7, 2001.) Staff
Recommendation: 1) Accept testimony; and 2) Continue
public hearing to January 16, 2002.
Mr. Libiez gave the staff report.
Mayor Hunter stated that this is a continued open
public hearing.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt stated
that there are no public speakers for this item.
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MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember
Wozniak seconded a motion to continue the public hearing
open to the regular City Council meeting of January 16,
2002. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
C. Consider Resolution Approving the Mitigated Negative
Declaration /Environmental Assessment for the Los
Angeles Avenue Widening Project: Spring Road to
Moorpark Avenue (Project 8013). Staff Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2001 -1916 approving the Mitigated
Negative Declaration and Expanded Initial
Study /Environmental Assessment, finding that the
document is an accurate and complete representation of
the environmental effects of the project.
Mr. Gilbert gave the staff report.
Mayor Hunter noted that this continued public hearing
remained open, and there being no public speakers for
this item, closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Mikos
seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2001 -1916
approving the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Expanded
Initial Study /Environmental Assessment, finding that the
document is an accurate and complete representation of the
environmental effects of the project. The motion carried
by unanimous voice vote.
D. Consider Development Agreement No. 2001 -01 for West
Pointe at North Ranch (General Plan Amendment 99 -01,
Zone Change 99 -01, Residential Planned Development 99-
02 and Vesting Tentative Tract Map 5187) on the
Application of West Pointe Homes, Inc. Staff
Recommendation: 1) Open the public hearing, take
public testimony and continue the public hearing; and
2) Introduce Ordinance No. , for first reading at
same time as Zoning Ordinance for Zone Change 99 -01.
Mr. Kueny gave the staff report. He stated that there
are two outstanding issues relative to this project:
1) The affordable housing component; and 2) the width
of "A" Street and the right of way required within the
project.
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Councilmember Harper asked for language that obligates
West Pointe Homes to incorporate photovoltaic devices
in their construction of the homes.
In response to Councilmember Harper, Mr. Kueny agreed
that the suggested photovoltaic language can be
included in the Development Agreement.
Councilmember Mikos asked if there is sufficient
right -of -way to make "A" Street a four -lane roadway.
Mr. Kueny stated that this is one of the issues the
committee will review and come back with an answer to
that question in the proposed final draft of the
Development Agreement.
Mayor Hunter opened the public hearing.
Vince Daly, 31304 Via Colinas, #103, Westlake Village,
stated he was present as a representative of West
Pointe Homes and was available to answer questions
only.
MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember Harper
seconded a motion to continue the public hearing open to
December 19, 2001. The motion carried by unanimous voice
vote.
10. PRESENTATION /ACTION /DISCUSSION:
A. Consider Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with North
Park Village LP for Processing of Environmental
Document, General Plan Amendment, Specific Plan and
Related Entitlements (portion of former Specific Plan
No. 8 Hidden Creek Ranch). Staff Recommendation:
Approve Memorandum of Understanding and authorize the
Mayor to sign it.
Mr. Kueny gave the staff report.
Mr. Kueny stated the following proposed changes to the
Memorandum of Understanding. He stated that Section
1.1, second line, the words "the Property" in
parentheses would be stricken and the sentence would
end after MOU. In the third line of that paragraph,
Mr. Kueny stated a proposed change that eliminates the
words "the Property" would be modified to read "for
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said real property "; and the period would be deleted
and the next two words "the property" would be
stricken and the word "which" would be inserted and
the next to last line of this recital the words "the
property" would be replaced with the words `this
property "(lower case to the word property). Also, Mr.
Kueny referenced the third line of recital of 3.1, to
be amended to add an additional "C" into the acronym
of the Community College District; and also on the
fourth line of this recital add after the word "acres"
add (the Property) in quotes to emphasize all three
ownerships of the properties as described.
Mr. Kueny also added that in Section 2.1 on the next
to last line between the words "City's" and "Sphere ",
add the word "existing." He also added that in
Section 4.1, sixth line between the words "Hidden" and
"Ranch ", add the word "Creek." Mr. Kueny continued by
stating that another amendment is that Section 5.1 at
the very beginning after the heading "entitlements"
after the word "the" add the words "applications for."
He also added that on stamped page 195 of the staff
report, delete the words "SPA Plan satisfies" from the
outline so it is revised to read:
"7.12 Hillside Management Ordinance
7.13 Tree Ordinance"
Mayor Hunter asked that a definition be given as to
when a developer shall pay relative to the Initial
Payment Obligation as outlined in Section 4.1 of the
Agreement.
In response to Mayor Hunter's suggestion, Mr. Kueny
stated that the Council may want to consider including
in the Agreement a number of business /calendar days as
the guideline as to the Initial Payment Obligation.
In response to Mayor Hunter relative to the project
schedules, Mr. Kueny responded that the intent of the
last paragraph of 4.7 allows without penalty for in
essence Schedule B to become operative if Schedule A
is not met, so the understanding is if you do not meet
Schedule A, then Schedule B applies.
Mr. Montes agreed with Mr. Kueny's interpretation
based upon the language of paragraph 4.7.
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Mayor Hunter asked if the document will ultimately be
recorded with the County Recorder's office.
Mr. Montes stated that the document can be recorded
and the results of recordation are that it gives
notice to anyone who may be a lien holder or purchaser
of the property that the agreement is in force.
Mayor Hunter requested that the City Council
ultimately consider that this document become an
officially Recorded Document.
Kim Kilkenny, 350 West Ash Street, San Diego,
addressed the Council as a representative of North
Park Village, LP, in support of the MOU Agreement.
Mr. Kilkenny addressed the issue of the authority of
North Park Village LP to sign the MOU and the
authority of North Park Village LP to dismiss the
existing litigation resolving outstanding financial
issues with Hidden Creek Ranch. He stated that he has
provided a copy of the certificate filed with the
Secretary of State changing the name from prior Hidden
Creek Ranch, LP, to North Park Village, LP. He stated
that the question has also been raised relative to his
personal authority to sign the MOU. He stated that he
has that authority.
Mr. Kilkenny stated that relative to the performance
of the payment of the $150,000, that their firm will
make payment at the first of next week if the City
Council acts this evening on the project.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Montes discussed the
partnership name and the change of name that was
rejected by the Secretary of State. Mr. Montes stated
that this afternoon he was provided with a copy of a
document for the amendment to the Partnership of
Hidden Creek Ranch, LP, amending the name to North
Park Village, LP. Mr. Montes stated that the document
that they received did not have a filing stamp on it,
so his office contacted the Secretary of State's
Office to gain that number.
Mr. Montes stated that the result is that the
discussed partnership /name change has been rejected by
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the Secretary of State because the form was not
completed correctly.
Mr. Kilkenny stated that this was not his
understanding and he believed that the name change had
officially been recorded.
Councilmember Harper asked the City Attorney if given
the confusion over the current item, can the directed
action still proceed?
Mr. Montes stated that he would verify carefully the
authority of Mr. Kilkenny to sign on the behalf of
Hidden Creek Ranch, LP.
Councilmember Mikos stated that the document should
include all of the names of Hidden Creek Ranch
Partners and that Mr. Messenger should sign the MOU.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Montes stated that
both Mr. Kilkenny and Mr. Messenger could sign the
MOU.
Mr. Kueny asked that the applicant also provide
evidence they have authority to submit an application
for the Ventura County Community College District and
Unocal properties.
In response to Councilmember Mikos, Mr. Montes stated
that typically the owner of the property is required
to sign the application or provide a letter of
authority.
Richard Francis, 711 South "A" Street, Oxnard, CA,
spoke in support of the MOU. He stated that he
endorses the process and the intent of SOAR. He
stated that he believes that is extremely important to
let the City Council decide what goes on the ballot.
Councilmember Mikos stated that a vote on the MOU is
not necessarily a vote in support of the project.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Montes suggested
execution by December 10 and one business day
performance.
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MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Mikos
seconded a motion to: 1) direct the City Attorney to
redraft the Memorandum of Understanding in a recordable
format; 2) to include provisions for specific performance
in execution of documents and date of payment and dismissal
of litigation, 3) to require additional signatures for
Hidden Creek Ranch Limited Partners; and 4) authorize the
Mayor to sign the Memorandum of Understanding following
City Manager and City Attorney review. The motion carried
by unanimous voice vote.
B. Consider Closing City Hall on December 31, 2001. Staff
Recommendation: Authorize the closing of City Hall on
December 31, 2001, with the requirement that employees
take leave time as specified in the agenda report.
Ms. Traffenstedt gave the staff report.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Mikos
seconded a motion to authorize the closing of City Hall on
December 31, 2001, and not require staff to use leave time,
and to authorize the City Manager to amend the necessary
documents to permit December 31 to be designated as a City
holiday when it falls on a Monday. The motion passed by
unanimous voice vote.
C. Consider Pre - Qualification of Bidders for Major
Construction Projects. Staff Recommendation: Review
the proposed draft program and, if the City Council
wishes to implement the program, direct staff to
present a Resolution to the City Council amending the
City Council Policies to formally establish the
program.
Ken Gilbert gave the staff report.
Councilmember Millhouse asked if this would slow down
community pool construction.
Mr. Kueny stated that the pool project could be
exempted.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Gilbert recommended a
minor language change.
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MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember
Wozniak seconded a motion to direct staff to bring back
this item with supporting documents and requested
modifications. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
11. CONSENT CALENDAR:
MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember Harper
seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar in its
entirety. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
A. Consider Approval of Warrant Register for Fiscal Year
2001 -2002 - November 21, 2001.
Manual Warrants
Voided Warrants
Payroll Liability
Warrants
Regular Warrants
None
None
10756 - 107595
107598 - 107715 &
107716 - 107745
$ 17,624.43
$ 26,767.56
$723,901.24
Staff Recommendation: Approve the warrant register.
B. Consider Approval of Warrant Register for Fiscal Year
2001 -2002- December 5, 2001.
Manual Warrants 107584 - 107585 & $ 87,828.94
107596 - 107597 &
107746 - 107748
Voided Warrant 107541 $ (304.00)
Payroll Liability 107749 - 107757 $ 10,947.14
Warrants
Regular Warrants 107758 - 107844 $ 19,862.31
107845 - 107869 $219,139.94
Staff Recommendation: Approve the Warrant Register
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C. Consider Repayment of General Fund and Inter Fund Park
Improvement Loans. Staff Recommendation: Approve the
repayment of all outstanding loans ($486,000) in the
Park Improvement Fund as follows: 1) Initiate the
immediate repayment of the $176,000 loan from the
Community Zone to the General Fund; 2) Upon receipt of
$85,000 in Community Zone fees, initiate the repayment
of $85,000 from the Community Zone to Zone 2; 3) Upon
receipt of an additional $225,000 in Community Zone
fees, initiate the repayment of $225,000 from the
Community Zone to Zone 1; and 4) Upon receipt of
$40,000 in Zone 3 fees, initiate the repayment of
$30,423 to the community Zone and $3,947 to Zone 2.
D. Consider Moorpark Library Expenditures and the
Adoption of a Resolution Amending the FY 2001/2002
Budget for Certain Library Expenditures. Staff
Recommendation: Approve the proposed two -year library
expenditures, as outlined in the agenda report, and
adopt Resolution No. 2001 -1917, appropriating $49,300
from the City's Library Facility Fee for FY 2001/2002.
E. Consider Ventura Council of Governments (VCOG)
Reorganization. Staff Recommendation: Support Model
"A".
F. Consider Request for Use of the City's Social Services
Account. Staff Recommendation: Approve payment
request for $200 from the City's Social Services
Account.
G. Consider Quarterly Treasurer's Report. Staff
Recommendation: Receive and file Quarterly
Treasurer's Report.
H. Consider Conveying Fee Title to 500 Spring Road to the
Moorpark Redevelopment Agency. Staff Recommendation:
Authorize the conveyance of fee simple title for the
property at 500 Spring Road to the Moorpark
Redevelopment Agency.
I. Consider Resolution to Rescind Resolution No. 2000-
1784 and Adopting New and /or Revised Engineering
Policies and Standards. Staff Recommendation:
Adoption Resolution No. 2001 -1918.
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J. Consider Resolution to Revise the Amount of the
Appropriation and Budget for Traffic Signs (Gas Tax
Fund 2605, Division 7310, Object 8310, Object 9303) to
Acquire Fluorescent Yellow -Green School Area Traffic
Signs. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No.
2001 -1919 revising the amount of the appropriations
and budget for the Sign Maintenance account.
K. Consider Resolution Establishing a "Parking in Excess
of One -Hour by Permit Only" Zone on Summerglen Court.
Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2001 -1920
establishing a "One -Hour Parking - Permits Exempt"
zone on Summerglen Court.
L. Consider Reduction of Improvement Bonds for
Subdivision Improvement and Grading of Carlsberg Tract
Map 4973. Staff Recommendation: Authorize the City
Clerk to reduce the grading, landscape, storm drain
and street improvement bonds for Tract 4973 to 500 of
their original amount.
M. Consider Reduction of Improvement Bonds for
Subdivision Improvement and Grading of Carlsberg Tract
Map 4974. Staff Recommendation: 1) Accept the park
improvements as complete; and 2) Authorize the City
Clerk to reduce the bond for park improvements to the
amounts shown in the agenda report and said bond shall
remain in effect for a one -year maintenance period.
Authorize the City Engineer to accept the replacement
surety for damaged sidewalks in the amount of
$50,160.00, adjusted by the Engineering News- Record
Construction Cost Index.
N. Consider the Conceptual Plan for the Realignment of
Flinn Avenue (Project No. 8037). Staff
Recommendation: Approve the conceptual design for the
realignment of Flinn Avenue.
12. ORDINANCES:
None.
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13. CLOSED SESSION:
Mr. Kueny announced that the City Council would be going
into Closed Session for discussion of one case under Item
13.B., and Items 13.G. and 13.H.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember
Wozniak seconded a motion to adjourn to closed session for
a discussion of one case under Item 13.B., and Items 13.G.
and 13.H. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. The
time was 10:08 p.m.
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Subdivision (c)
of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code: (Number of
cases to be discussed - 1)
G. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: Portion of Arroyo Vista Community Park
Address: 4550 Tierra Rejada Road
City Negotiator: Steven Kueny, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: The City of Moorpark and
Moorpark Unified School District
Under Negotiations: Price and terms of lease
Property: 203 E. Los Angeles Ave., Moorpark, CA 93021
Agency Negotiator: Steven Kueny, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: The City of Moorpark and Wayne
Colmer
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
H. 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.
Present in closed session were all Councilmembers; Steven
Kueny, City Manager; Joseph Montes, City Attorney; Hugh
Riley, Assistant City Manager; Mary Lindley, Community
Services Director; and Deborah Traffenstedt, Assistant to
City Manager /City Clerk.
Ms. Lindley left the closed session at 10:30 p.m.
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The Council reconvened into open session at 11:05 p.m. Mr.
Kueny stated that one case under Item 13.B., and Items
13.G. and 13.H. were discussed and that there was no action
to report.
14. ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Hunter adjourned the meeting at 11:05 p.m.
Patrick Hunter, Mayor
ATTEST:
Deborah S. Traffenstedt
City Clerk
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Moorpark, California January 8, 2003
A Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark
was held on January 8, 2003, in the Community Center of said
City located at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California.
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Hunter called the meeting to order at 5:15 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmembers Harper, Mikos, Millhouse,
Parvin, and Mayor Hunter.
Staff Present: Steven Kueny, City Manager; Hugh Riley,
Assistant City Manager; Ken Gilbert, Public
Works Director; Barry Hogan, Community
Development Director; Walter Brown, City
Engineer; Captain Richard Diaz, Sheriff's
Department; Dave Bobardt, Planning Manager;
Deborah Traffenstedt, Assistant to City
Manager /City Clerk, and Maureen Benson,
Deputy City Clerk.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT:
A. Gerald Goldstein, a Moorpark resident, spoke about the
recent fires threatening homes in Malibu and the
importance of requiring tile roofing material for new
homes in the City Moorpark.
4. PRESENTATION /ACTION /DISCUSSION:
A. Consider Potential Intersection Modifications at
Moorpark Road and Tierra Rejada Road. Staff
Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate.
Mr. Kueny gave a verbal report on the history of the
intersection at Moorpark and Tierra Rejada Roads,
dating back to 1996, when the County of Ventura and
the City of Moorpark installed a temporary signal
pending a decision on the Moorpark Road Realignment
Project. He stated that a review of the Environmental
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Impact Report and the Traffic Study for this
intersection indicates that it was determined that
traffic in and out of this intersection would be
insignificant if one of the other alternative routes
was selected.
Mr. Kueny stated that after researching this issue
further, staff has provided four options for the
intersection: 1) move forward with the current
Agreement with the County to close the median and
remove the traffic signal; 2) leave the intersection
signalized as it is and modify the Agreement; 3) leave
the intersection as is with left turns for both
current directions, but without a traffic signal; or
4) a compromise to allow left turns west to south
bound only with no traffic signal.
Mr. Kueny stated that in discussions with County staff
and contingent upon the County's concurrence, the
traffic signal can remain as it is, granted that the
modification to the agreement would come at no
additional cost to the City and the County continues
to pay the one -third cost of the signal maintenance.
He stated that the city's current obligation is to pay
two- thirds of the cost of the signal maintenance,
which he estimated to be $5,000- $10,000 per year,
while the cost of new signal is approximately
$150,000. Mr. Kueny stated that the recommendation is
to leave the signal as is.
Jarrod DeGonia, representing Supervisor Judy Mikels,
read a statement from the Supervisor in support of
maintaining the intersection in its current condition
to prevent the erosion of the customer base for the
businesses located along Moorpark Road and to avoid
increasing the volume of traffic using Miller Parkway.
Rick Brecunier, spoke on behalf of the business owners
and residents along Moorpark Road and thanked the
Council for holding the special meeting to allow
discussion on this issue. He stated that his
objections to the proposal remain unchanged since the
last meeting; the residents and businesses have had
little time to organize opposition to the proposal due
to lack of notice to the community regarding the
change in the intersection; to further add to their
discomfort they have been notified that there will be
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a change in their street name, creating the extra cost
of changing the address on all business forms; the
greenbelt was imposed on the property owners by the
County and the passage of S.O.A.R. with little regard
to the cost to the landowners; and ultimately he would
like to have the intersection left in its current
condition and observe the results over a one -year
period of time.
James Brown, a Moorpark resident, concurred with Mr.
Brecunier's remarks and reminded the Council of the
tragic accidents, which occurred at this intersection
when there was no left turn signal.
Jonathan Friedman, landowner of Cornell Ranch, which
is comprised of a new home area along Read Road at the
23 freeway, stated that without the left turn
capability at Moorpark Road, an additional 100 left
turns per day would be taken at the Miller Parkway
intersection by new homeowners trying to reach his
development. He concurred with the Mr. Brecunier and
Mr. Brown's comments to keep the intersection as is.
Dave Lorenzen, a Moorpark resident, stated that he
opposes the removal of the signal light and described
a serious accident he was involved in prior to the
light's installation. He stated that he concurs with
staff's recommendation to leave the intersection in
its current configuration, and that the need to
maintain access to the farms will preserve one of
Moorpark's biggest attractions.
James Barker, a partner in Tierra Rejada Family Farms,
concurred with the previous comments in regard to
leaving the intersection signalized.
In response to Councilmember Mikos, Mr. Kueny stated
that the County does not need any of the signal parts
from the existing signal light for the current
project; the City of Moorpark will not owe a signal to
the County in the future; the County will be saving
the construction costs of reconfiguring the median at
Moorpark Road; the City and County will continue to
share the maintenance costs; and the time required to
gain the concurrence of the Board of Supervisors,
which is needed to change the requirements of the
Agreement, should not impact the project.
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Butch Britt, from the County of Ventura, concurred
with Mr. Kueny's remarks and assured the Council that
the City of Moorpark will not owe the County a traffic
signal. He also stated that Supervisor Mikels has
already indicated her support to modify the Agreement
in order to maintain the intersection.
In response to Councilmember Harper, Mr. Kueny stated
that staff reviewed the County's EIR and Traffic Study
and staff is projecting that the four -way intersection
at Moorpark Road and the current intersection will
operate at service level C or better.
In response to Councilmember Harper, Mr. Gilbert
stated that the timing for the signals is already
programmed `ion- demand "; further analysis will need to
be done to determine a new program based on the
revised traffic volumes; and re- timing of the signals
should allow operation at level C or better.
Mayor Hunter stated that it is reasonable to conclude
that the traffic signal will operate like other
traffic signals in the City.
Mr. Gilbert stated that the signal can be programmed
to conform in any way necessary.
Councilmember Millhouse stated that he wants to remind
the public that once Miller Parkway opens, traffic
will be restricted to turning only left or right since
the residents on Miller Parkway did not want traffic
cutting through their neighborhood.
Councilmember Mikos commented that it is unfortunate
that the County did not just reconstruct existing
Moorpark Road, so that cars would go past all the
existing businesses, which is what the city of
Moorpark argued for and lost. She stated she is glad
that there do not seem to be any impediments to
retaining the traffic signal and the intersection in
their current condition.
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Councilmember Parvin stated it should not be necessary
to revisit this intersection in a year, as suggested
by Mr. Brecunier, unless other issues become apparent.
MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved and Councilmember Millhouse
seconded a motion to direct staff to work with the County
of Ventura to amend the existing Agreement to leave the
intersection at Moorpark Road and Tierra Rejada Road
unchanged so that it will continue to be signalized and
have left turn capability. The motion passed by unanimous
voice vote.
5. CLOSED SESSION:
Mr. Kueny announced that the City Council would be going
into closed session for discussion of Item S.C.
MOTION: Councilmember Millhouse moved and Councilmember Harper
seconded a motion to adjourn to closed session for a discussion
of Item 5.C. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. The
time was 5:45 p.m.
C. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: APN 511 -0- 050 -080, Moorpark, CA 93021
Agency Negotiator: Steven Kueny, City Manager
Negotiation Parties: The City of Moorpark and Monte
Louis Abbath
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
Present in closed session were Councilmembers Harper,
Mikos, Millhouse, Parvin, and Mayor Hunter; Steven Kueny,
City Manager; Hugh Riley, Assistant City Manager; and
Deborah Traffenstedt, Assistant to City Manager /City Clerk.
The Council reconvened into open session at 5:58 p.m. Mr.
Kueny stated that Item S.C. was discussed and that there
was no action to report.
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6. ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Hunter adjourned the meeting at 5:58 p.m.
Patrick Hunter, Mayor
ATTEST:
Deborah S. Traffenstedt
City Clerk
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Moorpark, California January 15, 2003
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark
was held on January 15, 2003, 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 7:00 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Hunter introduced Steven Donlon, Matthew Eifert,
Gabriel Garcia, Brendan Hickey, Colin Lane, Steven Lipson,
Alec Louck, Dylan Malloy, and Ben Modarres from Boy Scout
Troop 3601.
Boy Scout Troop 3601 led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Harper, Mikos, Millhouse,
Parvin, and Mayor Hunter.
Staff Present: Steven Kueny, City Manager; Joseph Montes,
City Attorney; Hugh Riley, Assistant City
Manager; Ken Gilbert, Public Works Director;
Mary Lindley, Community Services Director;
Barry Hogan, Community Development Director;
Walter Brown, City Engineer; Captain Richard
Diaz, Sheriff's Department; Nancy Burns,
Senior Management Analyst; Joseph Fiss,
Principal Planner; Deborah Traffenstedt,
Assistant to City Manager /City Clerk; and
Maureen Benson, Deputy City Clerk.
4. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS:
A. Recognition of Local Ministers for giving the
Invocation at City Council meetings.
Mayor Hunter read Certificates of Recognition honoring
local ministers for delivering the Invocation at the
beginning of City Council meetings.
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Pastor Tony Amatangelo, Life Spring Community Church;
Pastor Paul Hatfield, Cornerstone Community Church;
Pastor Eric Sweitz, Sonrise Pacific Church; and Pastor
Dave Willkinson, Moorpark Presbyterian Church were
present to receive certificates. Mayor Hunter stated
that other ministers, unable to attend, would be
recognized at a subsequent meeting.
Pastor Amatangelo thanked the Council on behalf of all
the ministers for past opportunities to come and pray
with the City Council and city staff for the city of
Moorpark and stated that even though "by law" they are
no longer allowed to pray before the meetings, they do
continue to offer up prayers for the decisions made
for the city.
B. Introduction of Captain Richard Diaz from the Moorpark
Police Department.
Mayor Hunter provided a summary of Captain Diaz' 34
years of experience in law enforcement and welcomed
him to the city of Moorpark.
C. Introduction of new City Employee, Cynthia Borchard,
Administrative Services Director.
Mayor Hunter provided a summary of Ms. Borchard's
background in Finance and welcomed her to the city of
Moorpark.
Ms. Borchard thanked the Mayor and stated that she is
looking forward to working for the city and becoming
involved in the community.
D. City Manager's Monthly Report.
Mr. Kueny introduced Deborah Traffenstedt, Assistant
to City Manager /City Clerk, who gave a report on the
City Clerk's Department, including the
responsibilities for the preparation of the agenda
packets and the minutes of the City Council; records
management for all of the city; and coordination of
the municipal election process. She stated that in
addition, the City Clerk's Department contains the
Human Resources /Risk Management Division whose
responsibilities include recruitment, hiring, employee
benefits, safety programs, and insurance /claims
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related functions for 54 full -time and 44 part -time
employees. Ms. Traffenstedt cited recent
accomplishments including updating the Personnel Rules
and Classifications Plan, updating the Salary Plan,
and Employee Recognition events. She went on to
describe the additions made to the city's homepage
including posting of the full City Council agenda
packet and video recordings of the meetings;
employment opportunities along with applications; the
Salary Plan; and the Classification Plan.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Ralph Mauriello, a Moorpark resident, addressed the Council
to ask if they would be interested in a proposal for
concerts in the park coupled with family picnics. Mr.
Mauriello stated that local entertainment would be included
and he is prepared, as a former musical producer, to put
together a report showing the proposed locations, potential
performing groups, and budget needed.
Mayor Hunter stated that the city of Moorpark has had such
events in the past, which have been discontinued. He went
on to state that the Council would be willing to look at
his proposal and directed Mr. Mauriello to contact Mary
Lindley, Community Services Director for assistance.
Dorothy Ventimiglia, a Moorpark resident, complained about
overflow parking from Moorpark College students on Imbach
Place and Borges Drive and the impacts on her neighborhood.
She presented the City Clerk with a "Petition Requesting
the Establishment of Permit Only Parking" signed by
numerous residents in the affected area. She also provided
photographs.
Councilmember Mikos stated that she had spoken with Ms.
Ventimiglia and had referred her to Ken Gilbert, Public
Works Director to obtain the proper forms for filing the
petition.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, the City Council recessed to
convene a meeting of the Moorpark Redevelopment Agency. The time
was 7:20 p.m. The City Council meeting reconvened at 7:28 p.m.
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6. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
Mayor Hunter requested that Item 10.C. be pulled from the
Consent Calendar for individual consideration.
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
Councilmember Mikos requested a future agenda item for the
February 5, 2003, City Council meeting to discuss Unmet
Transit Needs in the city. She stated this would allow for
public comments, which could be forwarded on to the Ventura
County Transportation Commission in time to meet their
deadline for the public comments period, ending February
14, 2003.
Councilmember Mikos applauded the Somis residents who won a
lawsuit against Caltrans, resulting in a requirement that
an Environmental Impact Report must be prepared for the
intersection of State Routes 118 and 34 in Somis.
Councilmember Millhouse announced that he had participated
in reviewing speeches from the very talented Moorpark
Academic Decathlon Team, which is preparing for the state
decathlon. He stated that anyone interested in
contributing to the team's travel expenses may contact
Moorpark High School.
Councilmember Millhouse announced that the city of Moorpark
has retained its position on the Ventura Country
Transportation Commission. He announced that he will be
the Chair of the Commission starting in February and is
looking forward to addressing transit issues in and around
Moorpark.
Councilmember Harper requested a monthly report to provide
a brief update on the effects of the state budget crisis on
the city of Moorpark including law enforcement and the
Redevelopment Agency.
Mayor Hunter recognized Nancy Burns, Senior Management
Analyst for working through an illness and Deborah
Traffenstedt, Assistant To City Manager /City Clerk for
coming in to work on her vacation to make sure documents
were properly prepared and acknowledged to ensure that
several first time homebuyers in the Mountain View Project
could move into their new homes before the Christmas and
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New Year holidays. Mayor Hunter recognized Ken Gilbert,
Public Works Director, for coming in during his vacation to
help the City Council address the Moorpark Road and Tierra
Rejada Road intersection issue.
8. PUBLIC HEARING:
A. Consider Industrial Planned Development Permit No.
2000 -10, a Request to Construct an Approximately
113,994 Square Foot Mini - Warehouse /Office Building on
a 112,184 Square Foot Parcel Located at 875 Los
Angeles Avenue, at the Northwest Corner of Los Angeles
Avenue and Goldman Avenue, on the Application of
Asadurian Investments. (Continued from December 18,
2002, with public hearing open) Staff Recommendation:
Continue the public hearing open, to February 19,
2003.
Mr. Hogan stated that the applicant has informed staff
that due to personal reasons, the negotiation of the
Development Agreement will not be completed in time
for this meeting, therefore it is recommended to be
continued to February 19, 2003.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt stated
that there were no speakers.
MOTION: Councilmember Millhouse moved and Councilmember
Parvin seconded a motion to continue the public hearing
open to February 19, 2003. The motion carried by unanimous
voice vote.
B. Consider Conditional Use Permit No. 2002 -06, a Request
to Allow a Factory Authorized Harley Davidson
Motorcycle Dealership with Service, Storage and Retail
Areas Located at 6190 Condor Drive, on the Application
of Tom Elsaesser. Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the
public hearing, accept public testimony, and close the
public hearing; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2003 -2046
approving Conditional Use Permit 2002 -06 subject to
Conditions of Approval.
Mr. Hogan gave the staff report. He stated that
Condition No. 15 dealing with compliance by the
development with the requirements of the Ventura
County National Pollution Discharge Elimination System
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Permit (NPDES) CAS 004002 should be added to the
Standard Conditions for this project.
In response to Councilmember Parvin, Mr. Hogan stated
that there were no responses to the public notice for
this item, which was mailed to neighboring businesses
and residences; he would not approve a test drive
route near the school campus or onto Condor Drive; he
would defer to the applicant to disclose the number of
cycles taken on test drives; it was not necessary to
contact other cities with similar facilities to
identify problems since he has dealt with two or three
other motorcycle dealerships in other communities
where the facilities were located in quasi- retail
centers adjacent to residential property; the problems
noted at those facilities involved noise generated
from testing and running of engines outside the
facilities and road testing in alleyways adjacent to
the facilities; this facility is not adjacent to a
residential use, but is near the freeway; and Special
Conditions have been applied to prohibit outdoor
repairs and a specified test drive route will require
his approval; if there are problems with this facility
after its approval, which violate the conditions of
approval for this Conditional Use Permit, it will come
before the Council for consideration of revocation or
alteration of the permit; and if there is no violation
of the findings or conditions of approval, staff would
work with the owner on finding solutions to any
problems.
Mayor Hunter opened the public hearing.
Tom Elasesser, applicant, 1326 Del Norte Road,
Camarillo, California, stated that he is aware of the
conditions and would like to address the Council's
concerns. He stated that they do not race motorcycles
up and down streets; there will be no hazardous runoff
since they do not hose down cycles, rather they use
rags to wipe them down and then send the rags out to
be cleaned; the restriction on hours of operation from
9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. five days a week, will probably
be sufficient in the beginning, however as the
business grows the retail hours may need to change;
and a special ventilation system is being installed so
that motorcycles can be serviced inside with the
exhaust vented to the outside, thus eliminating any
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outdoor noise. Mr. Elasesser predicted the sale of
motorcycles in Moorpark should bring approximately
$70,000 - $80,000 dollars in sales tax revenue to the
city in the first year.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Elasesser stated that
this is a new store not a consolidation; this will be
his third dealership to either start or turn around;
and he would like to request more flexibility as the
company grows and adds employees, to have the hours
for retail be from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. or 8:00 a.m.
to 7:00 p.m.
Jerrold Felsenthal, owner of the property at 6190
Condor Drive, Moorpark, California, stated that he had
investigated Mr. Elasesser's Harley Davidson
dealership in Camarillo, which proved to be a first
class operation. He went on to encourage the Council
to approve the project, which will benefit the city of
Moorpark economically as well as bring a quality
business to the city.
Councilmember Harper recommended leaving the hours of
the operation for retail sales in Condition No. 6. as
stated and then let any future changes be left to the
discretion of the Community Development Director.
Mayor Hunter suggested that to provide the applicant
with some flexibility to start, modifications could be
made to Condition No. 5 to restrict the hours and days
for repair operation from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.,
Tuesday through Saturday; to Condition No. 6 to
restrict the hours of retail operation from 9:00 a.m.
to 7:00 p.m., daily; and then the addition to both of
those Conditions that subsequent amendments may be
left to the discretion of the Community Development
Director.
Councilmember Mikos stated that this is a very good
project; she knows some motorcycle enthusiasts who
speak very highly of the first class operation of this
type of dealership; staff has addressed all concerns;
the city will receive some well needed sales tax
revenues; and she is very much in favor of the
project.
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Councilmember Millhouse stated that this looks like a
very professional project; the Council's concern is
that this not be a noise nuisance for the community;
the conditions are good in providing flexibility to
the applicant, while addressing the needs of the
citizens, and the applicant needs to continue to be
sensitive to those needs.
Mayor Hunter stated that the only issue left to
address would be the test drive route, which he
recommends the applicant be allowed to work with staff
to develop a test route that meets the applicant's
requirements and protects the citizens.
Mr. Kueny concurred and suggested adding verbiage to
Condition No. 8 that would allow for subsequent
amendment, as circumstances change, to the discretion
of the Community Development Director.
Councilmember Parvin stated that she had been
concerned about noise pollution, but is comfortable
with the conditions. She looks forward to the sales
tax benefit, especially in light of the state's budget
crisis.
Mayor Hunter closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember
Mikos seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2003 -2046
approving Conditional Use Permit 2002 -06 subject to
conditions of approval, as amended for Special Conditions
No. 5, No. 6 and No. 8 for changes to the hours and the
addition of discretionary language, along with the addition
of Standard Condition No. 15 on NPDES. The motion carried
by unanimous voice vote.
9. PRESENTATION /ACTION /DISCUSSION:
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the Council to waive the
rules so that Items 9.A., 9.B., 9.C. and 9.D. could be heard
together.
Mayor Hunter asked for comments from the Council on the
appointment process and the candidates.
Councilmember Harper stated that there is a very strong
applicant pool, particularly those with expertise in
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building and development who have applied for the Planning
Commission. He suggested retaining prior Commissioners for
continuity and introduce new members to the open seats on
the Planning Commission as well as the other open seats.
Mayor Hunter stated that they are a very qualified pool of
applicants and he wished there were more openings
available.
Councilmember Parvin stated that she concurred with
Councilmember Harper's comments, as she too was very
impressed with the experience of each applicant. She also
stated she is looking forward to working with whomever is
selected.
Councilmember Millhouse echoed Councilmembers Harper and
Parvin and stated that the city is blessed in this
community with individuals who are dedicated to public
service and the number of applicants is a reflection of
that dedication. He explained that based upon the city's
rules and regulations, it is within the Mayor's purview to
select each of the Commissioners. He went on to state that
the Mayor has interviewed all of the applicants and he will
defer to the Mayor's selection for the various commissions.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt stated that
there were no speakers.
A. Consider Appointments to the Planning Commission.
(Continued from December 4, 2002) Staff
Recommendation: Appoint five (5) Planning
Commissioners to serve a two -year term ending December
2004.
Mayor Hunter stated his intent to nominate Scott
Pozza, Kipp Landis, Robert Peskay, David Lauletta, and
Mark DiCecco to the Planning Commission.
Mayor Hunter stated that the Council rules require
considering the candidates individually unless the
Council wishes to waive rules and take them
collectively.
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the Council to waive
the Council policy for putting forth each individual name
to be approved for appointment and instead take the
appointment names collectively.
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MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved and Councilmember Millhouse
seconded the nomination of Scott Pozza, Kipp Landis, Robert
Peskay, David Lauletta, and Mark DiCecco to serve as
Planning Commissioners for a two -year term ending December
2004. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
B. Consider Appointments to the Parks and Recreation
Commission. (Continued from December 4, 2002) Staff
Recommendation: Appoint five (5) Parks and Recreation
Commissioners to serve a two -year term ending December
2004.
Mayor Hunter stated that again, there is a strong
group of very qualified individuals applying for the
Parks and Recreation Commission. He asked if the
Council wished to waive rules and consider the
nominations collectively.
Mayor Hunter stated his intent to nominate Jonathon
Quentin DeGuardi, Sandra Thompson, Thomas Pflaumer,
Joseph Catrambone, and Julie Weisberger.
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the Council to waive
the Council policy for putting forth each individual name
to be approved for appointment and instead take the
appointment names collectively.
MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved and Councilmember Harper
seconded the nomination of Jonathon Quentin DeGuardi,
Sandra Thompson, Thomas Pflaumer, Joseph Catrambone, and
Julie Weisberger to serve as Parks and Recreation
Commissioners for a two -year term ending in December 2004.
The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
C. Consider Appointments to the Public Art Advisory
Committee. (Continued from December 4, 2002) Staff
Recommendation: Appoint two (2) public
representatives to serve a two -year term ending
December 2004.
Councilmember Mikos stated that in this case the
candidates for the Public Art Advisory Committee are
even more outstanding, considering their level of
experience in terms of art, museums, and docents. She
went on to state that it is a shame that there are
only two positions.
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Mayor Hunter stated that the city would be well
serviced if staff utilized the talents of not only
this group, but all of the commission candidates, as
they are a very talented group of individuals.
Mayor Hunter stated his intent to nominate Jay Moore
and Cliff Hauenstein to the Public Art Advisory
Committee. He asked if the Council wished to waive
rules and consider the nominations collectively.
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the Council to waive
the Council policy for putting forth each individual name
to be approved for appointment and instead take the
appointment names collectively.
MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved and Councilmember Parvin
seconded the nomination of Jay Moore and Cliff Hauenstein
to serve as public member representatives on the Public Art
Advisory Committee for a two -year term ending December
2004. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
D. Consider Appointments to the Air Pollution Control
District Advisory Committee. (Continued from December
4, 2002) Staff Recommendation: Appoint one (1)
representative to serve a four -year term ending
January 2007.
The Mayor stated his intent to nominate Ryan Kinsella
to serve on the Ventura County Air Pollution Control
District Advisory Committee.
MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved and Councilmember Mikos
seconded the nomination of Ryan Kinsella to serve as the
public member representative to the Ventura County Air
Pollution Control District Advisory Committee for a four -
year term ending January 2007. The motion carried by
unanimous voice vote.
Mayor Hunter thanked all of the applicants and
congratulated those individuals who will serve the
residents of Moorpark.
E. Consider the Shea Homes Proposal for Revision to
Tentative Tract Map No. 5133 and Residential Planned
Development No. 1998 -01, the Seventy -nine (79) Home
Project Located on the South Side of Los Anaeles
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Avenue, Approximately 500 -feet East of Moorpark
Avenue. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff to work
with Shea Homes on the redesign and priority
processing of the development applications for the
seventy -nine (79) lot project.
Mr. Hogan gave the staff report.
In response to Councilmember Parvin, Mr. Hogan stated
that the previous project approval was for 79 single -
family homes on small lots with very short driveways
and no parking. He went on to state that in working
with the applicant, staff recommended redesigning the
project to gain a better product for both the
applicant and the city.
In response to Councilmember Parvin, Mr. Hogan stated
that the Moose Lodge property is currently in escrow,
but staff has not been asked to look at relocation.
In response to Councilmember Harper, Mr. Hogan stated
that the requirements for affordability do not change
with the revised project. He stated that staff can
look into gaining more affordable units due to the
zero lot lines.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt stated
that there were no speakers.
Councilmember Millhouse thanked staff and the
Affordable Housing Committee for catching the problem
created by the previously proposed short driveways and
lack of on- street parking for this project. He went on
to state that the revised development will provide a
new type of product for the city, which is a first -
time homebuyer product for children who have grown up
in Moorpark, gone off to college, and are now back
needing a place to live.
Councilmember Millhouse stated that Councilmember
Harper's comments regarding the need for more
affordable housing are always good, but care should be
taken when the guidelines are prepared to make sure
they do not impact the bottom line of this project
such that it affects the number of residential units,
which are sorely lacking in the community.
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Councilmember Mikos stated that an added benefit to
the redesign is that the developer is amenable to
working with idea of the trail structure along the
Arroyo. She also stated that the applicant has
indicated they will work with the Flood Control
District to use more biotechnical methods of flood
control, which are more natural in appearance.
MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember
Millhouse seconded a motion to direct staff to work with
Shea Homes on the redesign and priority processing of the
development applications for the seventy -nine (79) lot
project. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
F. Consider Adopting a Resolution of Necessity to Acquire
Fee Title by Eminent Domain Certain Real Property
Owned by Colin and Victoria Velazquez Located at 601
Moorpark Avenue. Staff Recommendation: 1) Make the
findings of public necessity as described in the staff
report; and 2) Adopt Resolution 2003- (Staff:
Hugh Riley) 4 /5th,s ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, Councilmember Millhouse stated
that he would be abstaining from consideration of Item 9.F. on
the agenda, due to a potential conflict of interest previously
disclosed, and left the dais. The time was 8:20 p.m.
Mr. Riley stated that staff is recommending that this
item be removed from the agenda to allow further
analysis. He stated that the item would have a new
notice and be placed on the agenda at a later date.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt stated
that there were no speakers.
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the Council to
remove this item from the agenda for further analysis.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting,
to the dais. The time was 8:21
10. CONSENT CALENDAR:
MOTION: Councilmember Harper
seconded a motion to approve
exception of Item 10.C. The
call vote.
Councilmember Millhouse returned
p.m.
moved and Councilmember Parvin
the Consent Calendar with the
motion carried by unanimous roll
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A. Consider Approval of Minutes for Special Joint Meeting
of the City Council and Moorpark Unified School
District of August 27, 2002.
Consider Approval of Minutes for Regular Meeting of
November 6, 2002.
Consider Approval of Minutes for Regular Meeting of
November 20, 2002.
Consider Approval of Minutes for Regular Meeting of
December 4, 2002.
Consider Approval of Minutes for Regular Meeting of
December 18, 2002.
Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes.
B. Consider Approval of Warrant Register for Fiscal Year
2002 -2003 - January 15, 2003.
Manual Warrants
Voided Warrants
111549 - 111551 & $ 2,747.94
111560
$ 0.00
Payroll Liability 111436 -
111443
$
12,200.60
Warrants 111552 -
111559
$
11,786.78
Regular Warrants 111444 -
111548 &
$
229,926.54
111561 -
111635 &
$
52,994.02
111636 -
111656
$
478,624.55
Staff Recommendation: Approve the warrant register.
D. Consider Report of Annual Development Agreement
Review, Established in Connection with Moorpark
Country Club Estates, Located Approximately 2,700 Feet
South of Broadway between Grimes Canyon Road and
Walnut Canyon Road (Tract 4928), on the Application of
Toll Brothers, Inc. Staff Recommendation: 1) Accept
the Community Development Director's Report and
recommendation that, on the basis of substantial
evidence, Toll Brothers Inc. has complied in good
faith with the terms and conditions of the agreement;
and 2) Deem the annual review process complete.
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E. Consider Resolution Authorizing the City's Re-
Designation of the Ventura County Recycling Market
Development Zone. Staff Recommendation: Adopt
Resolution No. 2003 -2047, authorizing Moorpark's
participation in the Ventura County Recycling Market
Development Zone upon the Zone's re- designation by the
California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB).
F. Consider Recordation of Easements for Storm Drain and
Utility Purposes for Archstone Communities Project
(RPD)- 97 -1). Staff Recommendation: Approve the
acceptance of the Easements and authorize the City
Clerk to prepare, sign and record Acceptance
Certificates for the Grant Deed of Easements and to
record the Easement Grand Deeds and the attachments
thereto in the office of the Ventura County Recorder.
The following item was pulled for individual consideration:
C. Consider Approval of the Regular Meeting Schedule for
City Council Standing Committees for Calendar Year
2003. Staff Recommendation: Approve Regular Meeting
Schedule for 2003.
Mayor Hunter stated that only one meeting a month for
the Budget and Finance Committee may be inadequate due
to the state budget crisis and the city's needs. He
recommended that the committee meet the first and
third Wednesday of every month.
Mr. Kueny suggested that the schedule may not have to
be changed; that instead the Budget and Finance
Committee meeting may be adjourned to a subsequent
meeting or a special meeting called; and that this
would provide more flexibility.
Mayor Hunter stated that the schedule could stand;
however, it may be necessary to meet twice a month on
the first and third Wednesday of each month, at a
minimum, for the remainder of the fiscal year.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember
Mikos seconded a motion to approve the Regular Meeting
Schedule for City Council Standing Committees for calendar
year 2003. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
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11. ORDINANCES:
None.
12. CLOSED SESSION:
Mr. Kueny requested that the City Council go into closed
session for two cases under Item 12.B. and Item 12.C.
Councilmember Millhouse stated he would not be present for
Item 12.C. due to a potential conflict of interest.
MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember Harper
seconded a motion to adjourn to closed session for a discussion
of two cases under Item 12.B. and Item 12.C. on the agenda. The
motion carried by unanimous voice vote. The time was 8:26 p.m.
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Subdivision (c)
of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code: (Number of
cases to be discussed - 4)
C. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: APN 511 -0- 050 -270, Moorpark, CA 93021
Agency Negotiator: Steven Kueny, City Manager
Negotiation Parties: The City of Moorpark and Colin
Velazquez
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
Present in closed session were Councilmembers Harper,
Mikos, Millhouse, Parvin and Mayor Hunter; Steven Kueny,
City Manager; Joseph Montes, City Attorney; Hugh Riley,
Assistant City Manager: and Deborah Traffenstedt, Assistant
to City Manager /City Clerk.
Councilmember Millhouse left the closed session at 8:40
p.m., prior to discussion of Item 12.C.
The Council reconvened into open session at 8:48 p.m. Mr.
Kueny stated that two cases under Items 12.B. and Item
12.C. were discussed and that there was no action to
report.
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13. ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Hunter adjourned the meeting at 8:48 p.m.
Patrick Hunter, Mayor
ATTEST:
Deborah S. Traffenstedt
City Clerk