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February 6, 2002
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark
was held on February 6, 2002, 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 6:51 p.m.
2. INVOCATION:
Pastor Dave Wilkinson, Moorpark Presbyterian Church, gave
the invocation.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Councilmember Keith 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; Hugh Riley, Assistant City
Manager; Kenneth C. Gilbert, Director of
Public Works; Mary Lindley, Community
Services Director; Dana Shigley,
Administrative Services Director; Walter
Brown, City Engineer; Captain Robert LeMay,
Sheriff's Department; John Brand, Senior
Management Analyst; Nancy Burns, Senior
Management Analyst; Deborah Traffenstedt,
Acting Director of Community
Development /Assistant to City Manager /City
Clerk; and La -Dell Vanderen, Deputy City
Clerk.
5. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS:
A. Introduction of New Employee, Deborah Sanquist,
Accountant I, in the Administrative Services
Department.
Mayor Hunter introduced Deborah Sanquist, Accountant
I, in the Administrative Services Department.
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6. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Gerald Goldstein, a Moorpark resident, spoke about police
activity pertaining to enforced cleanup at his home.
7. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
Councilmember Mikos requested that Item 11.F. be pulled for
discussion.
Councilmember Harper requested that Item 11.J. be pulled
for discussion.
8. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
Mayor Hunter read an announcement regarding the room
dedication at the Senior Center in honor of Everett Braun.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. 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, and Repealing Ordinance No. 275 upon
the Effective Date of the New Ordinance (Zoning
Ordinance Amendment No. 2001 -03). (Continued Open
Public Hearing from City Council meeting of January
16, 2002). Staff Recommendation: 1) Take public
testimony and close the public hearing; and 2) Waive
full reading and introduce Ordinance No. for first
reading.
Ms. Traffenstedt gave the staff report.
Mayor Hunter announced that the public hearing was
still open.
Hugh Finlay, a Moorpark resident, provided written
comments to the City Council and summarized his
comments by requesting more specific definitions of
the following: 200 -foot rule, major and minor
facility, radio frequency (RF) safety limits for
public right -of -ways, signal strength exhibits, and
setback rules. He further noted inconsistencies with
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the numbers contained in Revised Table Nos. 17.20.050
and 17.20.060.
Mr. Traffenstedt read written statement cards from
Moorpark residents Tony Geivet and Robert Demyan
supporting the ordinance, but requesting clarification
of certain items in the ordinance.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt
summarized staff's response to the comments received
from AT &T Wireless and the public. She confirmed that
the ordinance had been corrected with respect to
converting the term "should" to "shall" and that staff
would need additional time to analyze the RF limits.
Mayor Hunter recommended that staff be directed to
resolve the outstanding issues contained in the
correspondence received to date and prepare the final
ordinance for introduction at the next meeting.
Councilmember Millhouse commented on the lateness of
the comments received from AT &T Wireless and their
lack of attendance at the public hearing.
In response to Councilmember Harper's concerns about
field surveys, Ms. Traffenstedt replied that a firm
could be hired to perform field surveys or staff could
maintain a list of qualified consultants and collect a
fee from the carriers to cover the costs.
In response to Councilmember Harper's inquires about
the permit process being conducted at the Planning
Commission level, Ms. Traffenstedt replied that the
Administrative Permit process does require notice at
300 feet and the hearing is typically held in the late
afternoon. She stated that the Council would need to
direct staff on whether consideration of public right -
of -ways should be conducted at the administrative
level.
Mayor Hunter stated that staff should be prepared to
justify their recommendation with the understanding
that at least two Councilmembers believe that an
administrative process for this type of permit is not
appropriate. He recommended that staff be directed to
respond to comments received on the ordinance.
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Councilmember Mikos stated that Item No. 4 in Mr.
Finlay's letter regarding calculations and
measurements under maximum channel restrictions should
be addressed by the City Attorney.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember
Mikos seconded a motion to continue the public hearing open
to the February 27, 2002, City Council meeting. The motion
carried by unanimous voice vote.
B. Consideration of General Plan Amendment No. 99 -01,
Residential Planned Development No. 99 -02 and Vesting
Tentative Tract Map 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 Public Hearing closed from
Adjourned City Council meeting of January 23, 2002) .
Staff Recommendation: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 2002-
1937 approving General Plan Amendment 99 -01; and 2)
Adopt Resolution No. 2002 -1938 approving Vesting
Tentative Tract Map 5187 and Residential Planned
Development Permit No. 99 -02, subject to conditions of
approval, and to become effective upon the effective
date of the Zoning Ordinance.
Ms. Traffenstedt gave the staff report.
In response to Councilmember Millhouse regarding the
future sidewalk contributions process, Mr. Kueny
replied that this project is now proposed to be
responsible for sidewalks along the west side of
Walnut Canyon Road from the Spring Road intersection
south along the project frontage and including the 2-
acre affordable housing site. He stated that the
other projects, Suncal and SP1, would be responsible
for sidewalks on either or both the west and east
sides of the southerly end of this project. He
further stated that he believes that it is an
equitable condition for this project.
In response to Councilmember Millhouse regarding
Condition 41 relating to undergrounding utilities, Mr.
Kueny replied that the developer is obligated to make
the full -width frontage improvements.
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Councilmember Millhouse stated that there were areas
where the applicant should and should not be obligated
to pay for undergrounding improvements and questioned
whether there was a nexus with this project to perform
all the proposed improvements on the east side of
Walnut Canyon Road.
Mayor Hunter stated that the utilities should be
undergrounded and agreed that the improvements should
take place on the west side, however, he too
questioned whether there was a nexus to obligate the
developer to provide improvements on the east side.
In response to Councilmember Mikos regarding the
Walnut Canyon Corridor Plan, Mr. Kueny replied that
the corridor study did not address undergrounding of
the utilities. He stated that it would be the City's
position to require Suncal to underground on the east
side of its project. He also confirmed that staff did
shift the obligation to undergrounding versus
requiring additional sidewalk improvements to the
south.
In response to Councilmember Harper, Mr. Kueny stated
that there are approximately 12 poles to be
undergrounded along the east side of Walnut Canyon
Road.
Ms. Traffenstedt added that the area for
undergrounding consists of the length of the Walnut
Canyon Road improvements for the project.
In response to Councilmember Mikos, Mr. Kueny
clarified that the 12 poles are located at or near the
southern terminus of the Tract, and then proceeding
north.
Ms. Traffenstedt added that most of the poles are
located at the shoulder and only one is in the slope
area.
Councilmember Millhouse stated his concerns regarding
trading -off costs of sidewalks and reiterated that
there was no nexus to undergrounding utilities on the
east side of Walnut Canyon Road.
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In response to Councilmember Harper, Mr. Brown replied
that removal of a utility pole is about one -third of
the cost of undergrounding it.
In response to several questions posed by
Councilmember Mikos, Mr. Kueny replied that the reason
behind the condition is to provide full width
improvements. He stated that the Morrison project
does have some undergrounding issues as it approaches
Charles Street.
Councilmember Wozniak recommended that the wording be
changed to reflect the City's desire to underground
poles located in the right -of -way rather than to
relocate them.
Mr. Kueny reiterated that the Walnut Canyon Corridor
Plan did not address whether Suncal was responsible
for the entire sidewalk improvement along the east and
west sides of Walnut Canyon Road. He stated that
staff is recommending that West Pointe fund the
undergrounding knowing that later projects could be
conditioned to do 1000 of the sidewalks south of this
project to Casey Road.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Daly replied that
after the last meeting, his understanding was that
West Pointe would be responsible for sidewalks, curbs,
and gutter; and that undergrounding the utilities on
the other side of the street was not a requirement.
Councilmember Millhouse inquired about setting up an
assessment district and raised concern about the
fairness of conditioning this applicant to shoulder
the entire undergrounding effort.
Councilmember Harper stated that he would like to see
the staff recommended language left intact.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Councilmember Millhouse
replied that he could support Councilmember Wozniak's
proposal with an additional requirement that if there
is a dispute between staff and the applicant regarding
right -of -way, then the matter should be forwarded to
the Planning Commission for review.
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Mr. Kueny stated that if the design plans approved by
the City and Caltrans require the utility poles to
come down, then they would be undergrounded.
Mr. Kueny noted that the only projects left to pay for
improvements along Walnut Canyon Road are Suncal and
Specific Plan No. 1.
Councilmember Mikos stated that she agreed with
Councilmember Harper that the undergrounding condition
should remain as written.
Councilmember Wozniak commented that he would support
requiring the poles to be undergrounded and leaving in
Condition 41.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember
Mikos seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2002 -1937.
The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember
Harper seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2002 -1938.
The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
C. Consider Adoption of 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 January
16, 2002) . Staff Recommendation: Continue to take
public testimony, and continue the public hearing open
to March 6, 2002.
Mr. Brown gave the staff report.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember
Mikos seconded a motion to continue the public hearing open
to the March 6, 2002 City Council meeting. The motion
carried by unanimous voice vote.
D. Consider Proposals for Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) Funds ($197,623) for FY 2002/2003. Staff
Recommendation: 1) Open public hearing and receive
public testimony for consideration in the
appropriation of FY 2002/2003 CDBG funds estimated to
total $197,623; close public hearing; 2) Refer this
matter to the Budget and Finance Committee for review
prior to the next regularly scheduled Council meeting,
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directing the Committee to prepare a recommendation
for final appropriations for Council's consideration
at the regular meeting scheduled for March 6, 2002;
and 3) Continue this item to the City Council meeting
of March 6, 2002.
Ms. Burns gave the staff report.
Mayor Hunter opened the public hearing.
Pat Esseff, spoke on behalf of Catholic Charities, 303
N. Ventura Avenue, Ventura, and discussed the current
working relationship with the City of Moorpark. She
stated that social service needs are very critical in
a community of this size: She requested that the City
Council approve their grant application.
Matthew Taylor, spoke on behalf of the County of
Ventura Senior Nutrition Program, 2220 Ventura
Boulevard, Camarillo. He stated that they provide
over 8,000 meals to seniors in Moorpark and more
throughout the County of Ventura. He commented on
their reliance on the CDBG monies due to other state
budget cuts that they are experiencing.
Kendra Folsom, spoke on behalf of the Ventura County
Special Olympics Programs, P.O. Box 5600, Ventura, and
stated that this is their first CDBG request. She
stated that as of December 31, 2001, their program
lost support from the City of Ventura due to budget
cuts. She discussed the number of athletes that they
are able to service in the City of Moorpark and in
Ventura County and requested the City Council's
approval of their grant application.
Michael Whitmore, a Moorpark resident, spoke on behalf
of the Ventura County Special Olympics and discussed
the length of time that he has been in Special
Olympics.
J.R. Jones, spoke on behalf of Lutheran Social
Services, 80 East Hillcrest Drive, No. 101, Thousand
Oaks, stating that this was their first request for
CDBG funds, and discussing their employment program,
which helps the working poor and those in a crisis
situation. He said that they also help the middle
class community with employment assistance and any
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other assistance needed due for issues they encounter,
such as layoff, relocation assistance, and other
living wage issues.
Councilmember Millhouse thanked the groups for their
contributions to the community and for participating
in the CDBG program.
Councilmember Harper recommended that the Budget and
Finance Committee consider shifting part of the money
from the Senior Center staff resources to the CBDG
fund to fund more requests.
Mayor Hunter closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember
Mikos seconded a motion to refer this item to the Budget
and Finance Committee for review and continue the public
hearing closed to the March 20, 2002, City Council meeting.
The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting a recess was declared. The time
was 8:30 p.m. The City Council reconvened at 8:45 p.m.
10. PRESENTATION /ACTION /DISCUSSION:
A. Consider Receiving Public Comments on Unmet Transit
Needs in Ventura County and Forwarding the Comments to
the Ventura County Transportation Commission to be
Included in its Annual Process of Making Findings and
Determinations Regarding Unmet Transit Needs. Staff
Recommendation: Receive comments from the public and
the Council, and direct the City Clerk to forward a
summary of the comments to the Ventura County
Transportation Commission to be included in the Unmet
Transit Needs Comments submitted to the Commission
prior to the February 11, 2002 deadline.
Mr. Brand gave the staff report.
Councilmember Mikos discussed the importance of this
issue and stated that she wanted to give the Council
and the public the opportunity to provide their own
views to the VCTC.
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Mr. Brand provided the telephone and email information
for the public to send their comments for the VCTC
Unmet Needs Process.
Gerald Goldstein, a Moorpark resident, discussed the
bus service in the City of Moorpark and recommended
later bus schedules for evening travel within the City
of Moorpark and that there should be VISTA buses on
Highway 118 from Moorpark to the County of Ventura
Government Center, and from Fillmore to Moorpark.
Gerald Squier, Moorpark Representative of the CTAC
(Citizens Transportation Advisory Committee) reported
that he attended the VCTC public hearing. He noted
that several people did not understand what the proper
processes were to get the laws changed. He stated
that some comments received were too general, i.e.
that better service is wanted, and that comments on
the needs should be more specific and clearly
addressed. He commented that the VISTA 101 service
needs to be consistent, which would increase rider-
ship throughout the day. He pointed out that the
consistency issue was a problem due to costs
associated with having a backup driver available
during the lunch period. He also suggested more
focussed service to the more frequently traveled areas
in town such as the shopping centers. He asked that
VISTA -East be extended to the Mission Bell Shopping
Center on West Los Angeles Avenue in Moorpark.
Councilmember Mikos discussed VCTC's goals from last
years' Unmet Transit Needs process, and noted that
VCTC did not evaluate the progress of those findings
and prepare a report card for public review at the
beginning of this year's comment period as requested
by CTAC. She stated that it was impossible to know
how well they did or if they accomplished their goals.
She also stated that VCTC should be requested to
examine and study a way to create a marketing program
to increase ridership at various community colleges.
She noted that the public was not aware of how VCTC
has met that goal either.
Mr. Brand stated that he has received comments from
transit riders with regard to keeping the bus going on
City holidays; extending the subsidized taxi service
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to senior citizens; and on the difficulty of getting
out of the south parking lot at the Moorpark station.
In response to Councilmember Mikos regarding transfers
from VISTA routes to the local buses, Mr. Brand
replied that there is no free transfer system;
however, there is a universal GoVentura SmartCard pass
that is good on all the systems. He stated that
riders complain that the discount rate of 10% is not
that good, and that a rider would need to use a
monthly pass on forty one -way trips per month before
the monthly pass provides an economic incentive. He
further stated that students and workers who get an
occasional ride do not benefit.
Councilmember Mikos stated that VCTC should evaluate
improving the discount rate to attract more riders.
Councilmember Harper requested information on whether
there had been any comments on the system from Cal
State University Channel Islands due to their
expansion efforts.
Councilmember Wozniak stated that Cal State University
Channel Islands was using the SmartCard system and
anticipates that it will be very well used by the
students on the campus since shuttles go from the
campus to Camarillo and Oxnard. He stated that next
month a national transit group is coming to look at
the SmartCard program and how` it is rapidly growing.
He stated that all buses include the SmartCard and
each bus system throughout the County accepts them, so
when you buy the card, it is universal and makes it
easier to use throughout each jurisdiction. He noted
that VCTC is working on the report card, but other
priorities have taken precedence. He stated that he
was elected Vice Chair of the Commission on Friday and
his goal is to get the report card out sooner.
Councilmember Mikos stated that the City should do
this each year and have a public discussion on an
annual basis to increase awareness.
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the City Council to
direct staff to summarize the comments and submit them to
VCTC prior to the February 11, 2002, deadline.
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B. Consider a Resolution to Fund a Conceptual Study and
Cost Estimate for the Realignment of Route 23 North of
Los Angeles Avenue East [Project 80451. Staff
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2002 -1939. (ROLL
CALL VOTE REQUIRED).
Mr. Gilbert gave the staff report.
In response to Councilmember Mikos, Mr. Kueny replied
that the alignment goes through Specific Plan No. 2.
He stated that the area north of Specific Plan No. 2
is within a certain corridor, but is not fixed, and is
along the right -of -way.
In response to Councilmember Mikos, Mr. Gilbert
replied that the feasibility study is within the scope
of the area construction concept. He noted that an
Environmental Impact Report would not be provided
until a later stage.
MOTION: Councilmember Millhouse moved and Councilmember
Harper seconded a motion adopt Resolution No. 2002 -1939.
The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
C. Consider Approval of Plans and Specifications, Award
of Contract, and Adoption of a Budget Resolution for
the Extension of Utilities for the Arroyo Vista
Community Park Restroom Facility Project. Staff
Recommendation: 1) Approve the plans and
specifications for the extension of utilities; 2)
Award a contract to J & H Engineering General
Contractors, Inc. for $122,225; and 3) Adopt
Resolution No. 2002 -1940, appropriating an additional
$169,000 to the project from the Park Improvement Fund
- Community Zone. (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED).
Ms. Lindley gave the staff report.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember
Mikos seconded a motion to: 1) Approve the plans and
specifications for the extension of utilities; 2) Award a
contract to J & H Engineering General Contractors, Inc. for
$122,225; and 3) Adopt Resolution No. 2002 -1940,
appropriating an additional $169,000 to the project from
the Park Improvement Fund - Community Zone. The motion
carried by unanimous roll call vote.
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D. Consider Appointment of Representative to the Ventura
County Regional Open Space District Advisory
Committee. Staff Recommendation: Appoint the Director
of Community Development.
Ms. Traffenstedt gave the staff report.
In response to Councilmember Mikos, Ms. Traffenstedt
replied that notification of the opportunity to serve
as one of the five `public member" representatives
would be publicized on the City's website.
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the City Council to
appoint Ms. Traffenstedt as the Acting Director of
Community Development to the Ventura County Regional Open
Space District Advisory Committee.
E. Consider Canceling the Regular City Council Meeting of
February 20, 2002 and Scheduling a Special City
Council Meeting on February 27, 2002. Staff
Recommendation: 1) Direct staff to post a notice of
meeting cancellation for the February 20, 2002,
Regular City Council meeting; and 2) Direct staff to
schedule a Special City Council meeting for February
27, 2002, at 6:30 p.m.
Ms. Traffenstedt waived the staff report.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper
Mikos seconded a motion to: 1
notice of meeting cancellation J
Regular City Council meeting;
schedule a Special City Council
2002, at 6:30 p.m.. The motion
vote.
moved and Councilmember
Direct staff to post a
or the February 20, 2002,
and 2) Direct staff to
meeting for February 27,
carried by unanimous voice
F. Consider Status Report on Mission Statement,
Priorities, Goals and Objectives for Fiscal Year
2001/2002 and Direction for Fiscal Year 2002/2003.
Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed
appropriate.
Mr. Kueny gave the staff report.
Councilmember Mikos stated that from the standpoint of
the public, a verbal report on the top ten priorities
should be given. She stated that it would be useful
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either by objective or by department to indicate where
we are on the progress of the objectives and that it
should be considered for the next year.
Mr. Kueny summarized the top ten priorities.
In response to Councilmember Harper regarding
continued work on the photovoltaic policy, Mr. Kueny
stated that it might be turned over to a consultant.
Councilmember Harper suggested that there are some
Planning Commissioners that have a background in this
area.
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the City Council to
receive and file the report.
11. CONSENT CALENDAR:
MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember Harper
seconded a motion to pull Items ll.F. and ll.J., and approve the
balance of the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by
unanimous roll call vote.
A. Consider Approval of Warrant Register for Fiscal Year
2001 -2002 - February 61 2002.
Manual Warrants
Voided Warrants
Pentamation additional
remittance copy)
Payroll Liability
Warrants
108097 - 108099 & $ 2,171.25
108276 - 108277 1,501.00
108134 & 108163 $(10,774.96)
108356 & 108378
108184 - 108193 & $ 18,097.77
108194 & 2,646.40
108395 - 108403 11,270.60
Regular Warrants 108195 - 108275 & $ 63,648.15
108278 - 108346 & 17,442.14
108347 - 108394 766,432.46
Staff Recommendation: Approve the warrant register.
B. Consider Application for HOME Funds for Fiscal Year
2002/2003 for Down Payment Assistance for First Time
Buyers. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff to: 1)
Apply for HOME funds in the amount of $200,000, to be
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used as Down Payment Assistance for Low and Very Low
Income First Time Home Buyers; and 2) Request the
Moorpark Redevelopment Agency authorize a twenty -five
per cent (250) match of the total funding approved for
this program, up to $50,000, in Redevelopment Agency
Tax Increment Set -Aside funds if the above application
is successful.
C. Consider Amendment to Joint Powers Agreement of
Ventura Cities Mortgage Finance Authority. Staff
Recommendation: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 2002 -1941
approving First Amendment to Joint Powers Agreement of
Ventura Cities Mortgage Finance Authority; 2) Direct
the Mayor to execute the First Amendment; and 3)
Authorize the current Director, Councilmember Harper,
to appoint Nancy Burns, Senior Management Analyst, and
Dana Shigley, Administrative Services Director as
alternate Directors.
D. Consider Initiating Proceedings Related to the Levy of
Assessments for the Park Maintenance and Improvement
Assessment District for FY 2002/03. Staff
Recommendation: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 2002 -1942,
authorizing preparation of an Engineer's Report for
the Moorpark Park Maintenance and Improvement
Assessment District; and 2) Approve an agreement with
Shilts Consultants to prepare the Engineer's Report
and administer the District at a cost not to exceed
$9,250.
E. Consider Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the
Destruction of Certain Records. Staff Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2002 -1943.
G. Consider Initiating Proceedings Related to the Levy of
Assessments for AD 84 -2, AD01 -1, AD01 -2, and AD01 -3
for Fiscal Year 2002/2003. Staff Recommendation: 1)
Approve the selection of Shilts Consultants, Inc. to
provide the assessment engineering services for AD84-
2, AD01 -1, AD01 -2 and AD01 -3 for FY 2002/2003; and 2)
Adopt Resolution No. 2002 -1944 authorizing preparation
of an Engineer's Report for said assessment districts
for FY 2002/2003.
H. Consider Notice of Completion for the Widening of Los
Angeles Avenue East of Leta Yancy Road. Staff
Recommendation: Accept the work as complete.
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I. Consider Award of Bid for Biennial Contract for
Striping Services. Staff Recommendation: Authorize
the City Manager to execute a contract with California
Traffic Maintenance, Inc. for biennial striping
services.
K. Consider Addition of Casey Road /Walnut Canyon Road
Traffic Signal Project to List of Los Angeles Avenue
Area of Contribution (LA AOC) Funded Projects. Staff
Recommendation: 1) Approve the addition of Casey
Road /Walnut Canyon Road traffic signal to LA AOC
Report as part of Project 8040; and 2) Adopt
Resolution No. 2002 -1945 appropriating $156,708 from
LA AOC for Project 8040. (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
L. Consider Appointment of Tenant Commissioner to the
Area Housing Authority of the County of Ventura.
Staff Recommendation: Confirm the appointment of Vina
June Milburn to the Area Housing Authority Board as
the tenant representative for a two -year term ending
March 31, 2004.
M. Consider Quarterly Treasurer's Report. Staff
Recommendation: Receive and file Quarterly Treasurer's
Report.
The following items were pulled from the Consent Calendar
for individual consideration:
F. Consider Award of Bid for Video Production Equipment
and Adoption of Resolution No. 2002 -1946 Amending the
2001/2002 Operating Budget by Appropriating $20,000
from the Equipment Replacement Fund for Video
Production Equipment. Staff Recommendation: 1)
Authorize partial award of bid for video production
equipment to the following vendors: A -Vidd Electronics
Company ($21,241.94), Digital System Technology, Inc.
($37,715.02), and TV Magic, Inc. ($31,585.13); and 2)
Adopt Resolution No. 2002 -1946 amending the 2001/2002
operating budget by appropriating $20,000 from the
Equipment Replacement Fund for video production
equipment. (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
Councilmember Mikos stated that she requested this
item be pulled to discuss the bidding process. Mr.
Riley replied that the bid instructions were very
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clear, that the bid was placed on an item -by -item
basis, and that there is no reason to believe that any
bidder would decline to honor their bids.
MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember
Wozniak seconded a motion to 1) Authorize partial award of
bid for video production equipment to the following
vendors: A -Vidd Electronics Company ($21,241.94), Digital
System Technology, Inc. ($37,715.02), and TV Magic, Inc.
($31,585.13); and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2002 -1946
amending the 2001/2002 operating budget by appropriating
$20,000 from the Equipment Replacement Fund for video
production equipment. The motion carried by unanimous roll
call vote.
J. Consider Deferring General Plan Amendment (GPA)
Prescreening Application Processing for Two
Applications Filed in 2001 (GPA Prescreen 2001 -02 and
2001 -03) and One Application Filed in 2000 (GPA
Prescreen 2000 -02), and any other Developer- Initiated
GPA Prescreening Application until the November 2002
Application Filing Period. Staff Recommendation:
Direct staff to defer processing and consideration of
the GPA Prescreening Applications until the November
2002 filing period.
Councilmember Harper stated that this item was pulled
for discussion because DeWayne Jones' application was
for a rather long deferment He noted that he was
sensitive to the low staffing levels in the Community
Development Department, but that the project should be
moved forward.
Councilmember Mikos concurred with Councilmember
Harper's comments and asked whether the City should
let one go forward or treat them all the same.
Mr. Kueny replied that if the General Plan Amendment
processing is approved the application would sit on
the shelf behind the other applications, and that the
only difference with Dr. Jones' application is that it
had already gone through the pre- review process. He
requested that staff be given four to six months to
work on it and report back to the committee and
Council.
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Councilmember Harper recommended continuing the item
to the next meeting to allow staff the time to provide
a recommendation with regard to the outstanding
projects.
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the City Council to
continue Item No. ll.J. to the February 20, 2002 City
Council meeting.
12. ORDINANCES:
A. Consider Ordinance No. 276 Approving Zone Change No.
99 -1 for a Change in the Zoning Designation from RE -5
Acre Minimum Lot Size to Residential Planned
Development (RPD) 1.80 Dwelling Units Per Acre and
Open Space (OS) on Nine Parcels Totaling Approximately
350 Gross Acres of Land Located West of Walnut Canyon
Road and Approximately One -Half Mile North of Casey
Road on the Application of West Pointe Homes, Inc.
Staff Recommendation: Declare Ordinance 276 read for
the second time and adopted as read.
Ms. Traffenstedt read the title of Ordinance No. 276.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember
Wozniak seconded a motion to waive further reading of
Ordinance No. 276. The motion carried by unanimous voice
vote.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember
Wozniak seconded a motion to declare Ordinance No. 276 read
for a second time and adopted as read. The motion carried
by unanimous voice vote.
B. Consider Ordinance No. 277 Adopting a Development
Agreement Between the City of Moorpark and West Pointe
Homes, Inc. Staff Recommendation: Declare Ordinance
No. 277 read for the second time and adopted as read.
Ms. Traffenstedt read.the title of Ordinance No. 277.
MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember
Harper seconded a motion to waive further reading of
Ordinance No. 277. The motion carried by unanimous voice
vote.
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MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember
Harper seconded a motion to declare Ordinance No. 277 read
fro a second time and adopted as read. The motion carried
by unanimous voice vote.
13. CLOSED SESSION:
None was held.
14. ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Hunter adjourned the meeting at 9:40 p.m.
Patrick Hunter, Mayor
ATTEST:
Deborah S. Traffenstedt
City Clerk
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Moorpark, California February 19, 2003
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark
was held on February 19, 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 7:02 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Dale Parvin, President -Elect of the Moorpark Rotary, led
the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmembers Harper, Mikos, Parvin, and
Mayor Hunter.
Absent: Councilmember Millhouse.
Staff Present: Steven Kueny, City Manager; Hugh Riley,
Assistant City Manager; Ken Gilbert, Public
Works Director; Mary Lindley, Community
Services Director; Barry Hogan, Community
Development Director; Cynthia Borchard,
Administrative Services Director; Walter
Brown, City Engineer; Captain Richard Diaz,
Sheriff's Department; Julie C.T. Hernandez,
Senior Management Analyst; John Brand,
Senior Management Analyst; Deborah
Traffenstedt, Assistant to City Manager /City
Clerk; and Maureen Benson, Deputy City
Clerk.
4. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS:
A. Certificate of Recognition honoring William Poleri,
for his service as an Air Pollution Control District
Advisory Committee member.
Mayor Hunter presented William Poleri with the
Certificate of Recognition and thanked him for his
years of service.
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Mr. Poleri thanked the Council for the opportunity to
represent the city of Moorpark and stated he is
available for future service if needed.
B. Proclamation recognizing the month of March 2003 as
Red Cross Month.
Mayor Hunter read the Proclamation and presented it to
Diana Grace, Director of Volunteer and Youth Services
for the Red Cross.
Ms. Grace thanked the Council on behalf of the Red
Cross Board of Directors and staff for recognizing the
efforts and services provided by the Red Cross.
C. City Manager's Monthly Report.
Mr. Kueny introduced Barry Hogan, Community
Development Director, who gave the monthly report.
Mr. Hogan provided a PowerPoint presentation on the
departmental structure and services provided by the
Community Development Department. He gave a brief
overview of the following projects underway: Moorpark
Country Club Estates, Mountainview Homes, Pacific
Communities Development; Carlsberg Specific Plan,
including several residential tracts, and a 73 -acre
business park; affordable senior apartments; and the
Moorpark Marketplace. He announced a forthcoming
joint City Council/ Planning Commission workshop where
the North Park Specific Plan will be discussed.
Councilmember Mikos complimented staff on the tri -fold
permit applications given out to the public, which
were created by Steven Valdez, Planning Technician.
Councilmember Mikos encouraged the public to come to
the workshop for the North Park project.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Hogan stated that the
public can contact his department or him directly via
email or by phone with any questions or concerns. He
provided the email addresses and his phone number.
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5. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Lucy Bermudez, a Moorpark resident, requested assistance
regarding her court arraignment on February 25, 2003,
regarding illegal dumping and grading behind Kmart.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Hogan stated that even
with the pending litigation, the Community Services
Department will continue to work with Ms. Bermudez to seek
resolution.
Mayor Hunter encouraged Ms. Bermudez to work with staff and
explained that the Council is unable to act on the matter
since it was not on the agenda.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, the City Council recessed to
convene a meeting of the Moorpark Redevelopment Agency. The time
was 7:23 p.m. The City Council meeting reconvened at 7:25 p.m.
6. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
(Pursuant to Council Rules of Procedure Section 2.8, Items
to be withdrawn from the Consent Calendar shall be
identified at this time.)
Mayor Hunter requested that Item 9.C. be heard first under
Presentation /Action /Discussion.
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
Councilmember Mikos announced an 8 -mile hike from Happy
Camp Canyon Regional Park to the top of Big Mountain on
Saturday, February 22, 2003.
Councilmember Parvin announced that the "fantastic" Food
Drive to replenish the Food Pantry will take place in front
of Albertson's on Sunday, February 23, 2003.
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
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Asadurian Investments. (Continued
2003, with
Recommendation:
March 5, 2003.
public hearing
Continue the public
February 19, 2003
from January 15,
open.) Staff
hearing, open, to
Mr. Hogan stated that negotiations between the
applicant and the Ad Hoc Committee have not yet
concluded and requested a continuance to March 19,
2003, rather than March 5, 2003.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember
Parvin seconded a motion to continue the public hearing
open, to March 19, 2003. The motion carried by voice vote
4 -0, Councilmember Millhouse absent.
9. PRESENTATION /ACTION /DISCUSSION:
The following item was heard first.
C. Consider Contribution to Moorpark High School Academic
Decathlon Team Travel Cost for State Championship.
Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed
appropriate.
Larry Jones, Moorpark High School Academic Decathlon
Team coach, described the many accomplishments of the
team, which is the highest scoring team in the United
States and introduced the members who would be going
on to compete at the State Championship.
Three members of the team, Adam Abed, Nathaniel Jones,
and Paul Ideal, presented their award winning
speeches.
Mayor Hunter asked the Council how they wished to
proceed and referenced a letter received by the
Council from Mike and Dianne Hebert, Moorpark
residents, requesting support for the team in the form
of a donation.
A discussion among the Councilmembers followed
concerning the travel costs that would be incurred by
the team; an appropriate amount to donate; and the
source of funds for the donation.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Kueny stated that the
amount discussed would not require an appropriation.
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MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved and Councilmember Parvin
seconded a motion to donate $2,500.00 to the Moorpark High
School Decathlon Team Travel Costs for the State
Championship. The motion carried by roll call vote 4 -0,
Councilmember Millhouse absent.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting a recess was declared. The time
was 7:55 p.m. The Council meeting reconvened at 8:10 p.m.
A. Consider Building Elevations for New Police Services
Center. Staff Recommendation: Approve the building
elevations for the new Police Services Center.
Mr. Riley gave the staff report and introduced Chester
Widom and Larry Taniguchi from the design firm of
Widom Wein Cohen O'Leary Terasawa (WWCOT), 3130
Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica, California, who
provided a Power Point presentation on the proposed
elevation for the new Police Services Center.
In response to questions from Council, Captain Diaz
stated that the floor plan meets the needs of the
Moorpark Police Department; there are holding rooms
for prisoners; however, anyone to be held at length
would be transferred to the East County Jail; and he
has not looked at potential storage areas provided on
the proposed floor plan.
In response to questions from Council, Mr. Widom
stated that the California Highway Patrol (CHP)
continues to decline access to the space where the
Moorpark Police Department is located; the color
palette for the landscaping has not yet been selected;
the floor plan allows for future jail /holding cells;
storage areas have been included and there is
potential for modification to allow for additional
storage space; and the graphics and location for the
signage are still open to discussion.
In response to questions from Council, Mr. Tanaguchi
stated that more articulation could be added to the
entrance on the east elevation where the dog run and
motorcycles will be located. He also stated that
openings for entry areas can easily be cut into the
drywall between what are now the two separate spaces
occupied by the CHP and Moorpark Police Department.
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MOTION: Councilmember Parvin moved and Councilmember
Mikos seconded a motion to approve the building elevations
for the new Police Services Center. The motion carried by
voice vote 4 -0, Councilmember Millhouse absent.
B. Consider Ordinance No 291 Amending Chapter 6.04
General Provisions, Chapter 6.08 Animal Control,
Chapter 6.12 Impoundment, and Chapter 6.16 Licensing
of Cats and Dogs, of Title 6, Animals, to Allow
Designated City Staff to Enforce Title 6. Staff
Recommendation: Introduce Ordinance 291 for first
reading and waive full reading of the ordinance.
Ms. Traffenstedt stated that this is a re- introduction
of Ordinance No. 291 due to revisions in the title and
other minor editorial corrections.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt stated
that there were no speakers.
Ms. Traffenstedt read the title of Ordinance No. 291.
MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember
Harper seconded a motion to waive further reading of
Ordinance No. 291. The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0,
Councilmember Millhouse absent.
MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember
Harper seconded a motion to introduce Ordinance No. 291 for
first reading. The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0,
Councilmember Millhouse absent.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR:
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember
Parvin seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar.
The motion carried by roll call vote 4 -0, Councilmember
Millhouse absent.
A. Consider Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of
December 19, 2001.
Consider Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of
January 16, 2002.
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Consider Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of
April 17, 2002.
Consider Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of Ma
15, 2002.
Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes.
B. Consider Approval of Warrant Register for Fiscal Year
2002 -2003 - February 19, 2003.
Manual Warrants
Voided Warrant
Payroll Liability
Warrants
111871 - 111873 & $ 20,005.50
111938
111964 - 111971
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$ 12,489.00
Regular Warrants 111874 - 111932 & $ 14,984.73
111933 - 111963 $ 698,521.02
Staff Recommendation: Approve the warrant register.
C. Consider Approval of the 2003 Agreement for Services
with the Moorpark Chamber of Commerce. (Continued
from February 5, 2003) Staff Recommendation: Approve
and authorize the City Manager to sign the 2003
Agreement for Services between the City of Moorpark
and the Moorpark Chamber of Commerce.
D. Initiate Proceedings Related to the Levy of Assessments
for Assessment District (AD)84 -2, AD01 -1, and AD01 -2 &
AD01 -3 for Fiscal Year 2003/2004. Staff Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2003 -2051 authorizing preparation
of an Engineer's Report for AD84 -2, AD01 -1, AD01 -2 and
AD01 -3 for FY 2003/04.
E. Consider a Cooperative Agreement with the State
Department of Health Services and Agencies Applying
Pesticides for Public Health Purposes. Staff
Recommendation: Approve the Cooperative Agreement and
authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement on
behalf of the City.
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F. Consider Resolution Authorizing Submittal of a
Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act
Grant Application to the California Department of
Conservation Division of Recycling. Staff
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2003 -2052.
G. Consider Request from Holy Cross Catholic Church to
Authorize Temporary Parking Along Miller Parkway for
Easter Sunrise Mass. Staff Recommendation: Approve the
request from Holy Cross Catholic Church to authorize
temporary parking along Miller Parkway for an Easter
Sunrise Mass, based on the conditions as outlined in
the agenda report.
H. Consider Adoption of a Resolution Amending the FY
2002/03 Budget and Authorize Recordation of the Notice
of Completion for the Community Center Breezeway
Repairs. Staff Recommendation: 1) Adopt Resolution No.
2003 -2053, amending the FY 2002/03 Budget by
appropriating $12,380 from the General Fund Reserve
Balance for additional repairs to the Community Center
Breezeway; and 2) Accept work as complete, and
authorize the recordation of the Notice of Completion.
ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED.
I. Consider Adoption of a Resolution Amending the Fiscal
Year 2002/2003 Budget Appropriating Gas Tax Funds for
the Purchase of Portable Lights. Staff
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2003 -2054,
amending the FY 02/03 budget by appropriating $15,000
from the Gas Tax Reserves (2605) to the Street
Maintenance expenditure budget. ROLL CALL VOTE
REQUIRED.
11. ORDINANCES:
None.
12. CLOSED SESSION:
None was held.
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13. ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember
Harper seconded a motion to adjourn. The motion carried by
voice vote 4 -0, Councilmember Millhouse absent. The time
was 8:31 p.m.
Patrick Hunter, Mayor
ATTEST:
Deborah S. Traffenstedt
City Clerk
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Moorpark. California March 5, 2003
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark
was held on March 5, 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 6:55 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Scott Mosher, Executive Director of the Boys and Girls Club
of Moorpark, led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. 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; Mary Lindley, Community
Services Director; Barry Hogan, Community
Development Director; Cynthia Borchard,
Administrative Services Director; Walter
Brown, City Engineer; Captain Richard Diaz,
Sheriff's Department; Nancy Burns, Senior
Management Analyst; Julie C. T. Hernandez,
Senior Management Analyst; Paul Porter,
Principal Planner; Deborah Traffenstedt,
Assistant to City Manager /City Clerk; and
Maureen Benson, Deputy City Clerk.
4. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS:
A. Certificate of Appreciation from the United Way of
Ventura County.
Mayor Hunter announced that David Smith, President and
CEO of the United Way of Ventura County, was unable to
attend the meeting to present a Certificate of
Appreciation recognizing the generosity of city
employees for their donations to the United Way
campaign. He indicated that the presentation would be
rescheduled.
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5. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Gerald Goldstein, a Moorpark resident, spoke about
unrecorded crimes creating "safe city" statistics.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, the City Council recessed to
convene a meeting of the Moorpark Redevelopment Agency. The time
was 7:00 p.m. The City Council meeting reconvened at 7:05 p.m.
6. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
(Pursuant to Council Rules of Procedure Section 2.8, Items
to be withdrawn from the Consent Calendar shall be
identified at this time.)
None.
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
Councilmember Mikos congratulated Kohl's Department store
in Moorpark on their successful opening.
Councilmember Mikos congratulated the Moorpark High School
Academic Decathlon Team and wished them luck at the State
Championship event.
Councilmember Parvin congratulated Captain Diaz and the
Moorpark Police Department for Moorpark's outstanding
safety rating as noted in the Los Angeles Times newspaper
article.
8. PUBLIC HEARING:
A. Consider Proposals for Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) Funds for Fiscal Year 2003/2004.
(Continued from February 5, 2003, with public hearing
closed.) Staff Recommendation: Authorize the
allocations recommended by the Budget and Finance
Committee and staff from FY 2003/2004 CDBG funds, as
described in the agenda report, with the provision
that these amounts be prorated if the total funding
allocated to Moorpark is higher or lower than
$197,623.
Councilmember Mikos disclosed to the Mayor, fellow
Councilmembers, and the public that per Government
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Code, Section 1091, she is publicly disclosing that
she is a member of the Board of Directors of the
Commission on Human Concerns, serving as one of the
statutorily required public members and representing
the 4th Supervisorial District, as appointed by
Supervisor Judy Mikels. The Commission on Human
Concerns, one of the applicants for CDBG funding for
this item, is a 501(c) (3) non - profit corporation, and
is Ventura County's officially designated Community
Action Agency serving the poor and less fortunate
across Ventura County since 1965 with the following
mission: "Helping people through advocacy and
services which promote dignity and self - sufficiency."
As a Board Member for the Commission, per Government
Code Section 1091, she is said to have a "remote
interest" and therefore is allowed to, and will fully
participate in all discussions and deliberations for
this item under the "remote interest" exemption
relative to potential contracts for non - profits. She
stated she may even vote on the item, but her vote
cannot be counted toward any decision about a
potential contract for the Commission on Human
Concerns. She went on to state that she may vote, and
have her vote count, on potential contracts for any of
the other applicants.
Ms. Burns gave the staff report.
Mayor Hunter stated that this is a public hearing item
the Council previously considered and referred to the
Budget and Finance Committee.
In response to Council questions, Mr. Kueny stated
that in regard to the Long -Term Care Ombudsman
Program, the next item on the agenda is recommending
$1000 be applied to their request for $2,000. He went
on to state that staff is recommending any additional
Public Service monies that become available be
designated by the City Council for that project.
MOTION: Councilmember Parvin moved and Councilmember
Harper seconded a motion to authorize the allocations
recommended by the Budget and Finance Committee and staff
from FY 2003/2004 CDBG funds, as described in the agenda
report, with the provision that these amounts be prorated
if the total funding allocated to Moorpark is higher or
lower than $197,623, and to further designate to the Long-
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Term Care Ombudsman Program, any additional Public Service
monies identified. The motion carried by unanimous roll
call vote.
B. Consider Re- allocation of Unspent Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds from Prior Years
FY 1998/1999, FY 1999/2000, FY 2000/2001, FY
2001/2002, and FY 2002/2003. Staff Recommendation:
1) Open a public hearing on reallocation of funds from
prior years, accept public testimony, and close the
public hearing; 2) Authorize the re- allocation of
unspent funds from previous years, as shown in the
agenda report, to the Spring Road Project; and 3) Re-
allocate $1,000, previously allocated to the Senior
Survivalmobile (FY 2001/2002) to the Long -Term Care
Ombudsman Program, providing this is consistent with
HUD guidelines.
Ms. Burns gave the staff report.
In response to Councilmember Mikos, Mr. Kueny stated
that the estimated amount available from the Public
Service monies, which was designated in the previous
item for the Long -Term Care Ombudsman Program, is in
the range of $500.00.
In response to Councilmember Harper, Ms. Burns stated
that the dollars allocated for the Senior
Survivalmobile were not spent, as there was no longer
a demand for the service when the funds became
available.
Mayor Hunter opened the public hearing.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt stated
that there were no speakers.
Councilmember Mikos stated that she highly supports
the recommendation for funds to be set aside for what
could be called the new Human Services Center.
Mayor Hunter closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember
Mikos seconded a motion to: 1) Authorize the reallocation
of unspent funds from previous years, as shown in the
agenda report, to the Spring Road Project; and 2)
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Reallocate $1,000, previously allocated to the Senior
Survivalmobile (FY 2001/2002) to the Long -Term Care
Ombudsman Program, providing this is consistent with HUD
guidelines. The motion carried by unanimous roll call
vote.
C. Consider Commercial Planned Development Permit No.
2000 -04 for Construction of a 72,285 Square Foot
_Commercial Center and Tentative Parcel Map No. 5264
for Subdivision of 6.28 Acres into Four Lots Located
at the Southwest Corner of Campus Park Drive and
Collins Drive on the Application of M &M Development.
Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the public hearing,
accept public testimony and close the public hearing;
2) Adopt the proposed Negative Declaration as
sufficient environmental documentation; and 3) Adopt
Resolution No. 2003- approving Commercial Planned
Development Permit No. 2000 -04 and Tentative Parcel
Map No. 5264.
Mr. Hogan gave the staff report, outlined three
issues, and asked the Council to consider modification
to conditions dealing with the Traffic Systems
Management Fee (TSM) and the Citywide Traffic Fee.
In response to questions from Council, Mr. Hogan
stated that: the Traffic Study included in the
information provided to the Council was presented by
the applicant as additional information; the Art in
Public Places requirement does apply to this project
and is defined in the project conditions; the nature
of the on -site art would not be determined until the
project is approved by Council; the applicant is
proposing a cut in the median on Campus Park Drive for
east bound traffic, while staff is proposing the on-
site driveway at Campus Park Drive have three lanes
providing a dedicated lane for left turns through the
median; landscaping would be reduced by this extra
lane, but the project exceeds landscaped area
requirements; the Planning Commission conditioned the
project to increase the size of trees along Campus
Park Drive to replace trees lost due to median
modification; delivery trucks would access the site
through the front of the center during off - hours; the
two chain link gates being replaced by block wall are
not required by the fire department; staff and other
agencies are not concerned with underground leakage
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from the gasoline tanks; maintenance of the landscape
median will be paid for by the shopping center owner;
and the periodic review of the gas station operating
24 -hours a day allows staff require a reduction in
operating hours if there are problems.
A discussion followed between the Council and staff
regarding safety concerns associated with the driveway
on Collins Drive, including: eliminating the driveway
as the safest possibility; stipulating a right -turn
only into the center as the second safest possibility;
moving the driveway further south; similarities to
ingress /egress at other local gasoline stations; and
staff's determination that if the driveway is to
remain, it is located in the optimum location.
In response to Council questions, Mr. Hogan stated
that the project is conditioned to require the
applicant to provide a detailed Traffic Study on the
phasing, signalization, and striping of the
intersection at Campus Park Drive, which could become
an alternate route if the driveway at Collins Drive is
eliminated. He further stated that a deceleration
lane would not be effective due to insufficient
distance between the corner at Collins Drive, south of
Campus Park Drive, and the driveway.
In response to Councilmember Parvin, Captain Diaz
stated that safety concerns for the entire center are
neither enhanced nor degraded by having the gas
station open for 24- hours.
In response to Councilmember Parvin, Mr. Brown stated
that staff is concerned about the driveway on Collins
Drive, which places too many conflict points too near
a corner.
Mayor Hunter opened the public hearing.
David Morehead,
Alviso Drive,
changes made to
residents of
Commission Ad
Commission over
request the
recommendations:
representing M &M Development, 66
Camarillo, California, spoke about
the proposal after working with the
�ampus Hills, staff, the Planning
Hoc Committee, and the Planning
a two -year period. He went on to
following changes to staff's
retention of the Collins Drive exit,
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as critical to the tenants; hours of operation, with
the exception of the gas station, to close at 10:00
p.m. and allow the fast food to remain open until
12:00 a.m. to accommodate college activities, which
end after 10:00 p.m.; and a provision to revisit the
TSM fee amount.
Brian Dougherty, potential operator of the service
station, 302 Wood Ranch Parkway, Simi Valley, stated
that a survey of the residents adjacent to the project
revealed that they preferred a gasoline station, fast
food and a grocery store in this location. He went on
to outline the benefits of the project to include:
increased tax revenue stream for the city, the
potential for 100 -plus jobs, dine -in and take -out
food, gasoline, an upscale coffee shop, a car wash,
and all located in a beautiful retail center.
In response to questions from Council, Mr. Dougherty
stated that: the car wash is a drive - yourself version
with automatic dryers and two islands for vacuuming;
the survey they conducted asking residents what they
would like to see developed on the site included one -
third of the residents in the area, and did not imply
that the gas station was already approved; limiting
the outdoor speakers at the fast food should not
impact business; employees on duty at the 24 -hour gas
station will enhance safety for the entire center; the
gas station could not operate without the
egress /ingress on Collins Drive; and the residents in
the area will still need to buy gas even if the
college entrance is relocated.
In response to questions from Council, Mr. Morehead
stated that: numerous tenants are interested in the
fast food location; he cannot name tenants or sign
leases until fees are established; Trader Joe's
declined this location; the demographics do not
support a supermarket; and two small grocery stores
have expressed an interest.
Bob Ghericke, architect for M &M Development, 4437
Forestglen Court, Moorpark, stated he was available
for questions.
David Rush, leasing agent for M &M Development, 830
Pleasant Dale Place, Thousand Oaks, stated that: he
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was unable to mention specific tenants for the
project; this convenience center will be successful
and will acquire its business from the college and the
surrounding community; it is anticipated that there
will be a constant change in the tenant mix; and even
with competition from additional centers, this center
will still be viable, as the resident numbers will be
increasing; and that the second story will house
offices for medical, dental, legal, accounting, and
insurance services.
The following Moorpark residents spoke in favor of the
project, citing: increased tax revenues for the city;
convenience for purchasing gasoline and fast food; the
applicant has addressed residents' concerns; the
residents need consideration for this use even if the
college entrance does change; and the architecture is
attractive
Paul Bedigian
Stephen Bohnert
Cheri Risley Bonnert
Robert Brunner
Jeff Burg
Flo Carvalho
Rosalie Gehres
Daniel Groff
James McDonald
Sandy Miller
Lina Santelli
Jim Stueck, Chamber of Commerce Board Member, 484 E.
Los Angeles Avenue, Suite 116, Moorpark, spoke in
support of the project.
Jeff Gery, a Moorpark resident, stated that: the
Traffic Study does not give an accurate picture of
peak conditions; he is concerned with high traffic
volume activity at the corner intersection of the
site; the driveway on Collins Drive should be
eliminated; this is possibly not an appropriate use
for this intersection; he does not want to see large
signage; and he suggested reversing the location of
the gas station on the site.
The following Moorpark residents spoke in opposition
to the project, citing: questionable polling
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techniques; impact on traffic; safety issues
associated with egress /ingress to the gas station;
health concerns from having a gasoline station in
close proximity to residential areas and a park;
lighting pollution; and security issues at a 24 -hour
gas station operation.
Patrick Ellis
Michael Greywitt
Susan Nardi
Steve Nardi
Dr. Helga Winkler
Ms. Traffenstedt stated that there were 133 Written
Statement cards submitted in favor of the project as
proposed; and 9 Written Statement cards, some
expressing opposition, some neutral, and some
unspecific, citing concerns regarding: increased
traffic; noise, lights, and odor pollution; health
risks from fumes; phased construction; liquor sales;
large commercial signs; a request for a pedestrian
bridge; changing the zoning from commercial to
residential; insufficient landscape buffer; and a
request for a fountain.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, the Council meeting was recessed.
The time was 9:37. The Council meeting reconvened at 10:08 p.m.
Mr. Morehead pointed out that there were 133 Written
Statement cards in support of the project, which
represents 94- percent of the cards received; and that
liquor sales are not part of the proposal.
Councilmember Harper complimented the applicant on his
presentation and stated that: the architecture is
well done; he likes the center better than the dirt
lot; he has major concerns about some of the uses
including the fast food and gas station not being
compatible with adjacent residential use; the
ingress /egress on Collins Drive is a disaster; the
applicant and staff should look at another
configuration for ingress /egress other than Collins
Drive; increased traffic and noise will be generated
by the gas station use; if the project is approved,
hours of operation should be limited; the gas station
should be reoriented on the site; a study of the
impacts and means of mitigating emissions from the
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fast food operation should be performed; and he is in
favor of the use of art and would concur with a
fountain and the use of stamped concrete.
Councilmember Parvin stated that: she was a
participant in the survey, which did not appear to be
biased; the applicant has set a precedent for letting
the community know what they are planning; and she
likes the convenience, beautiful architecture,
attractive site, creation of more jobs, and proposed
landscaping. She went on to state that more work on
the Collins Drive entryway is needed without harming
the circulation plan.
Councilmember Millhouse stated that: the applicant
was not required to survey the residents; the
applicant has responded to their concerns; alcohol
sales were never an issue of this proposal; an
overwhelming number of residents want this project;
the Planning Commission has addressed a number of
issues; the Council should not try to redesign the
project; the architecture of the main building is
great; the gas station is needed and convenient; the
landscaping at the corner should be further
articulated; this will be a key visual point for the
city; an alternate method should be employed in the
evenings rather that having outdoor speakers for
restaurants; the project is not increasing traffic,
just redirecting it; he thinks the driveway on Collins
Drive is a benefit; he concurs with Councilmember
Harper's suggestions for art on site; and he realizes
this project must come back before the Council.
Councilmember Mikos stated she agrees that the
architecture is beautiful, but she is concerned about
the traffic and the gas station. She went on to state
that: she is concerned about sacrificing safety for
convenience; nothing has convinced her that it is safe
with this circulation plan; there appear to be flaws
in the Traffic Study prepared by the applicant's
engineer; she is not in favor of a gas station,
however, if it is approved, it should be reoriented to
have a different driveway; and she is not prepared to
vote at this time, the project needs to come back.
Mayor Hunter stated that the Council has summarized
the concerns. He asked staff to analyze traffic
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circulation inside and outside the project to provide
the Council with all the alternatives for locating or
eliminating the driveway.
Mr. Hogan stated that a Traffic Study would take time
to be analyzed and that the Permit Streamlining Act
time limit would need to be waived by the applicant to
allow time for staff to prepare the required
information.
In response to Councilmember Millhouse, Mr. Kueny
stated that: it would be possible for staff to bring
this item back to the Council by the first meeting in
April, as they may be able to use the Traffic Study
prepared for the North Park project; the real issue is
not one of traffic, but of circulation and access; the
options are available to be repackaged and presented
to Council; and it would be best if there was a longer
time extension, pertaining to the Permit Streamlining
Act, to avoid asking for any additional extension. He
asked the Council for a straw vote on whether staff
should explore reversing the gas station on the site;
and for exploring the addition of onsite public art.
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the Council that
staff should explore reversing the location of the gas
station on the site and to explore the addition of onsite
public art.
Mr. Morehead stated that he was shocked to learn that
a continuance is necessary. He asked the Council to
consider approval of the project, at this time,
without the driveway on Collins Drive and allow a
Traffic Study to be performed with alternatives to the
access to be presented as a separate issue.
Mayor Hunter stated he preferred to consider the
project as a whole.
Councilmember Harper concurred with Mayor Hunter and
stated that: the Council does not want to delay the
project; there are significant issues to consider and
staff needs time to look at them in their entirety;
the applicant should know the Council is comfortable
with the architecture; and the range of issues is
limited, so a consensus should be reached quickly.
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Mr. Morehead stated that without the gas station
component the expensive architecture would not be
possible.
In response to Councilmember Mikos, Mr. Kueny stated
that he recommends that the applicant sign a waiver to
consent to a time extension to May 9, 2003, to prevent
the need to request another extension if Council does
not approve the project at the April 2, 2003, meeting.
Mr. Moreland agreed, on the record, to an extension of
the Permit Streamlining Act time limit to May 9, 2003.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember
Mikos seconded a motion to continue the open public hearing
to April 2, 2003. The motion carried by unanimous voice
vote.
9. PRESENTATION /ACTION /DISCUSSION:
A. Consider an Ordinance Amending Section 3.16.050 of
Chapter 3.16 of the Moorpark Municipal Code Changing
the Reporting Requirements of the City Treasurer to
the City Council. Staff Recommendation: Introduce
Ordinance No. 293 for first reading and waive full
reading of the ordinance.
Ms. Borchard gave the staff report.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt stated
that there were no speakers.
Ms. Traffenstedt read the title of Ordinance No. 293.
MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember
Harper seconded a motion to waive further reading of
Ordinance No. 293. The motion carried by unanimous voice
vote.
MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember Harper
seconded a motion to introduce Ordinance No. 293 for first
reading. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
B. Consider Resolution Amending the FY 2002/2003 Budget,
Approve Plans and Specifications, and Authorize
Advertisement for Receipt of Bids for the Flinn
Realianment Protect (Proiect 8037). Staff
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Recommendation: 1) Adopt Resolution 2003 -2055, 2)
Approve the plans and specifications for the subject
project; and 3) Authorize staff to advertise for
receipt of bids for construction of the project.
Mr. Gilbert gave the staff report.
In response to Councilmember Harper, Mr. Kueny stated
that renaming one of the two streets will be referred
to the Transportation /Streets Committee, which will be
meeting in April.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt stated
that there were no speakers.
MOTION: Councilmember Millhouse moved and Councilmember
Harper seconded a motion to: 1) Adopt Resolution 2003-
2055, 2) Approve the plans and specifications for the
subject project; and 3) Authorize staff to advertise for
receipt of bids for construction of the project. The
motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
C. Consider Approval of Plans and Specifications and
Authorization to Advertise for Receipt of Bids for the
2003 Slurry Seal Project. Staff Recommendation:
Approve the plans and specifications for the subject
project and authorize staff to advertise for receipt
of bids for construction of the project.
Mr. Gilbert gave the staff report.
In response to Councilmember Parvin, Mr. Gilbert
stated that despite the quality of previous work, the
city cannot deny bids if the contractor has a license;
the Council has directed that no cars be towed from
streets to be slurry sealed, creating the need to seal
around the parked cars and return later to patch those
areas; and improved inspection techniques allow the
city to assure a better quality slurry seal.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt stated
that there were no speakers.
MOTION: Councilmember Millhouse moved and Councilmember
Harper seconded a motion to approve the plans and
specifications for the subject project and authorize staff
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to advertise for receipt of bids for construction of the
project. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
D. Consider Resolution Amending the FY 2002/2003 Budget,
Approve Plans and Specifications, and Authorize
Advertisement for Receipt of Bids for the Asphalt
Overlay 2003 Project (Project 8011). Staff
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution 2003 -2056, approve
the plans and specifications for the subject project,
approve the addition to the scope of work AC pavement
remedial work on Tierra Rejada Road, and authorize
staff to advertise for receipt of bids for
construction.
Mr. Gilbert gave the staff report.
In response to Council questions, Mr. Gilbert stated
that although a complete overlay is aesthetically more
pleasing, a more reasonable price is achieved by
deferring a complete overlay for several years and by
using different techniques on problem areas of
pavement; typically, overlays take place after 20-
years, if they can be funded; and there is a 3 -year
moratorium policy in effect to prevent utility
companies from digging up newly surfaced streets.
Mr. Brown stated that utility companies that insist on
digging, must patch and slurry seal a good distance to
restore the waterproof integrity of the streets.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt stated
that there were no speakers.
MOTION: Councilmember Millhouse moved and Councilmember
Parvin seconded a motion to adopt Resolution 2003 -2056,
approve the plans and specifications for the subject
project, approve the addition to the scope of work for the
pavement remedial work on Tierra Rejada Road, and authorize
staff to advertise for receipt of bids for construction.
The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR:
MOTION: Councilmember Millhouse moved and Councilmember Harper
seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion
carried by unanimous roll call vote.
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A. Consider Approval of Warrant Register for Fiscal Year
2002 -2003 - March 5, 2003.
Manual Warrants
Voided Warrant
Payroll Liability
Warrants
111972 - 111974
111424
111975 - 111982
$ 23,858.09
$ (2,962.40)
$ 12,375.50
Regular Warrants 111983 - 112091 & $ 64,774.03
112092 - 112132 $1,263,809.14
Staff Recommendation: Approve the warrant register.
B. Consider Mid -Year Amendments to 2002/2003 Fiscal Year
Budget. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution 2003-
2057 amending the FY 2002/2003 budget.
C. Initiate Proceedings Related to the Levy of
Assessments for the Park Maintenance and Improvement
Assessment District for Fiscal Year 2003/2004. Staff
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution 2003 -2058 authorizing
preparation of an Engineer's Report for the Moorpark
Park Maintenance and Improvement Assessment District
for FY 2003/04.
D. Consider Request from Moorpark Kiwanis to Waive Park
Rental Fees for Softball Tournament. Staff
Recommendation: Approve the request from Kiwanis of
Moorpark to waive park rental fees associated with
their Girls Softball Tournament, provided that they
pay all direct costs incurred by the City, including
one staff person dedicated to the Tournament.
E. Consider Approval of Plans and Specifications for the
Procurement and Installation of Transit Bus Shelters.
Staff Recommendation: Approve the plans and
specifications for the procurement and installation of
transit bus shelters, and authorize staff to proceed
with the bid process for this project.
F. Consider Leaving One Teen Council Position Vacant
Until the Next Regularly Scheduled Recruitment. Staff
Recommendation: Concur that the vacant teen council
position will not be filled due to the length of the
remaining term of office.
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11. ORDINANCES:
A. Consider Ordinance No. 291, an Ordinance of the City
of Moorpark, California, Amending Chapter 6.04 General
Provisions, Chapter 6.08 Animal Control, Chapter 6.12
Impoundment, and Chapter 6.16 Licensing of Cats and
Dogs, of Title 6, Animals, to Allow Designated City
Staff to Enforce Title 6. Staff Recommendation:
Declare Ordinance No. 291 read for the second time and
adopted as read.
Ms. Traffenstedt read the title of Ordinance 291.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember
Millhouse seconded a motion to waive further reading of
Ordinance No. 291. The motion carried by unanimous voice
vote.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember
Millhouse seconded the motion to declare Ordinance No. 291
read for a second time and adopted as read. The motion
carried by unanimous voice vote.
12. CLOSED SESSION:
None was held.
13. ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION: Councilmember Millhouse moved and Councilmember Harper
seconded a motion to adjourn. The motion carried by unanimous
voice vote. The time was 11:06 p.m.
Patrick Hunter, Mayor
ATTEST:
Deborah S. Traffenstedt
City Clerk
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