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- -- MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION
B- - M ark, California May 8, 2002
A Special Joint Meeting of the City Council and the Planning
Commission of the City of Moorpark was held on May 8, 2002, in
the Council Chambers of said City located at 799 Moorpark
Avenue, Moorpark, California.
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Hunter called the City Council meeting to order at
6:37 p.m.
Chair Otto called the Planning Commission to order at 6:37
p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Planning Commissioner Kipp Landis led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL:
City Council
Members Present: Councilmembers Harper, Mikos,
Wozniak, and Mayor Hunter.
Absent: Councilmember Millhouse.
Planning Commissioners
Present: Commissioners DiCecco, Landis,
Parvin, and Chair Otto.
Absent: Commissioner Haller.
Staff Present: Steven Kueny, City Manager; Hugh
Riley, Assistant City Manager; Ken
Gilbert, Public Works Director;
Walter Brown, City Engineer; Dave
Bobardt, Advanced Planning
Manager; Deborah Traffenstedt,
Acting Community Development
Director and Assistant to City
Manager /City Clerk; and Blanca
Garza, Deputy City Clerk.
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4. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Ms. Traffenstedt stated that there were no public speakers.
Mayor Hunter congratulated Commissioner Janice Parvin as
the recipient of the Moorpark Chamber of Commerce Citizen
of the Month Award.
5. PRESENTATION /ACTION /DISCUSSION:
A. Consider Presentation on FEMA Study of Arroyo Simi and
Related Matters. Staff Recommendation: Receive
presentation by Ventura County Flood Control District
(no agenda report).
Mr. Kueny stated that a representative from the Flood
Control District will give a presentation relative to
the FIR (Flood Insurance Rate) Map and the impact of
this process on current developments in the City.
Sergio Vargas addressed the Council and Commission as
the principal engineer of the Planning and Regulatory
Division of the Ventura County Flood Control District.
Mr. Vargas provided a background for the need to
update the FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map. He stated
that the significant growth in the Calleguas Creek
Watershed since 1986 has prompted FEMA to update the
FIR Map to allow local communities to administer their
own flood insurance programs. He also stated that as
a result of this determination, the Flood Control
District, acting as a local sponsor, entered into an
Agreement with FEMA in 2001, for a flood insurance
study within the Calleguas Creek Watershed. Mr.
Vargas provided a schedule of information to the
Council and the Commission that outlined the hydrology
study currently underway. He stated that the Flood
Control District has requested that the Calleguas
Creek portion of the FIR Study be given high priority
by FEMA.
Councilmember Mikos asked if the high priority request
was specific to the Moorpark portion of the Calleguas
Creek watershed or a more generalized area.
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Mr. Vargas responded that the areas they requested for
priority are Moorpark and Camarillo with the entire
Arroyo Simi in Moorpark being part of that area.
Councilmember Wozniak asked when the City could expect
the numbers for the cubic feet per second (cfs) rate
of flow.
Mr. Vargas responded that the District is performing a
quality review and can only release draft cfs numbers.
He stated that 22,300 cfs is the number they have
currently estimated based on rainfall patterns of the
previous 13 years.
Councilmember Wozniak asked if the affected cities
will have the opportunity to comment on the cfs
numbers.
Mr. Vargas stated that a hydrology study is a
statistical approach and the District tries to
formulate a consistent, reliable statistical model.
He stated that the numbers can be shared with the
cities, but the results will be based on statistics.
Councilmember Harper stated that some developers with
approved projects in the downtown area have been told
that until the flood map is approved they cannot begin
construction, because the required mitigation will be
to raise the height of the foundation pads.
Mr. Vargas stated that the FEMA flood insurance
program requires that the flood map be revised before
construction can occur in the floodplain.
Councilmember Harper asked if the side of the Arroyo
Simi could be bermed rather than raising the height of
all of the construction pads in the downtown area.
Mr. Vargas responded that the District would be
willing to work with the developers to accelerate the
proposed improvements to the Arroyo Simi channel.
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Councilmember Harper stated that it appears
unreasonable to require the developers to now import
large amounts of dirt to raise the foundation pads
when it is intended, ultimately, that the channel will
be widened and the potential flooding problem may no
longer exist.
Mr. Vargas stated that the determination must be made
by the City, since each community administers its own
floodplain program.
Mr. Kueny requested that the City Engineer be allowed
to explain one specific project that has been approved
and what the options are for allowing that developer
to proceed with construction.
Mr. Brown explained that any developer who wants to
pull building permits, currently, must utilize the
current FEMA FIR maps. He stated that the difficulty
for developers who have yet to design or complete the
design of their improvements is that in that process
the City would look to the issue of water surface
elevations in the Arroyo and have them design their
system accordingly. He stated that a developer could
proceed using the existing FIR maps, but if changes to
those maps occur mid - construction, then the developer
would be in a very difficult position.
Councilmember Harper stated that it does not seem
necessary to require the raising of the foundation
pads if the rechannelization of the Arroyo Simi will
remove the flooding potential once it is completed.
Mr. Brown explained that it is not a feasible thing
that lenders would ignore the FIR maps, so financing
would become difficult for the purchasers.
Councilmember Harper said it has been suggested that
an overlay zone be created to charge all development a
fee for Arroyo Simi improvements and use those
contributions to accelerate the funding and occurrence
of the rechannelization project.
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Mr. Kueny explained that the problem is that the full
funding is not collected until the last house is
actually built in the project. He stated that in the
interim the City could have an assessment district,
but many of the contributors' projects are not yet
approved.
In response to Mr. Kueny, Mr. Vargas confirmed that
the Flood Control District does not currently have the
funding available to perform the rechannelization of
the Arroyo Simi.
Mr. Kueny requested that the City Engineer explain the
Shea Homes project, as an example, and what is being
done relative to the flood issue.
Mr. Brown stated that the City is investigating with
the developer's engineer to raise the level of the
lots and the pads. He stated that they are dealing
with the 26,900 cfs and the 22,300 cfs numbers. Mr.
Brown went on to state that the Flood Control
District's efforts to establish an accurate cfs number
is essential as there are significant cost differences
between designing for each rate of flow.
Mr. Gilbert stated that once the rechannelization
project is constructed, the full cfs would be
contained within the channel. He stated it is a very
significant project with a lot of right -of -way design
and funding issues to resolve. Mr. Gilbert stated
that the City and the developers must work with the
data that is currently known.
In response to Councilmember Harper, Mr. Vargas stated
that the estimated cost for the rechannelization
project through the City of Moorpark is over five
million dollars.
Councilmember Harper asked if a partial
rechannelization project is possible to protect the
land that is in question on the north side of the
channel.
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Mr. Vargas explained that due to the sequence of the
construction it is not feasible to do so.
In response to Commissioner DiCecco, Mr. Vargas stated
that the consultant is lagging behind schedule in
getting the project to FEMA. He stated that a
conservative estimate for approval of the FIR map
could feasibly be extended by 2 -1/2 to 3 -1/2 months
beyond the projected January, 2003 date.
In response to Commissioner Parvin, Mr. Vargas
explained that the schedule for the capital
improvement project is independent of the FEMA study.
Chair Otto asked what is dictating the pace of the
FEMA study schedule.
Mr. Vargas responded that the Ventura County Flood
Control District is providing data for the FEMA study,
but that they do not have contractual control over the
consultant performing the study, because it is being
done with FEMA oversight.
Chair Otto asked if the higher priority being
requested for the Moorpark area really has any
advantage, since we have to wait for the final figures
prior to any potential developer benefiting from that
information.
Mr. Vargas stated that it would have an impact when
the results are final, and it does give an advantage
over other communities who have other components to be
submitted, reviewed, and approved.
In response to Councilmember Mikos, Mr. Vargas
confirmed that the FIR map study is based on the
environmental impact report that was done several
years ago. He further explained that since that study
did not include the various projects that are
currently being considered in Moorpark, it should not
affect the timetable for the 2005 -2006 project,
because some of the right -of -way has already been
designated by the Board of Supervisors and there is
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plenty of time to acquire the remaining land necessary
for the construction.
Councilmember Mikos asked how the existing homeowners
in the downtown area are going to be impacted relative
to the cost of their flood insurance and the status of
their property.
Mr. Brown responded that the FEMA flood insurance
program provides for flood insurance for persons who
are found to be within the floodplain. He also stated
that if the floodplain were determined to be larger
than it was before, those persons that were now
included in the larger area would be eligible to buy
flood insurance on a subsidized basis. He further
stated that if those homeowners elect to refinance or
sell the property, they would be eligible to purchase
that flood insurance. Mr. Brown stated that, in the
case of a homeowner constructing an addition to an
existing structure, FEMA typically does not want to
increase their exposure to flooding claims and,
therefore, discourages increases to property values
within the floodplain.
Mr. Gilbert stated that the current FIR map has all of
the area south of Los Angeles Avenue in the flood
plain. He continued by stating that the new FIR map
will possibly have a larger floodplain.
John Newton, 165 High Street, addressed the Council
and the Commission. He stated that it is important
for the improvements to be accelerated and that it
should be a formal request to FEMA to do so. He also
stated that FEMA should be requested to release the
surface elevation information as soon as possible so
developers can proceed.
In response to Councilmember Harper, Mr. Kueny
provided a summary of affected projects. He listed
them as being Colmer, Shea Homes, and two projects for
General Plan Amendment, USA and LT. He stated that
400 units have been approved and there are
potentially, 400 additional units. Mr. Kueny stated
that staff will meet with the Ventura County Flood
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Control District to determine the status of the funds
for the project.
Councilmember Mikos expressed concern that part of
this floodplain development includes affordable
housing.
This item was concluded with no action required.
B. Consider Goals and Objectives for Fiscal year
2002/2003. Staff Recommendation: Consider and
discuss Goals and Objectives for FY 2002/2003.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Kueny suggested that
the Planning Commission be requested to provide
comments and ask questions relative to the stated
Goals and Objectives.
Mayor Hunter opened the item for discussion.
Commissioner Parvin requested the status of the item
to develop a plan and conceptual design for City entry
signs. (Item G.11, page 11 of the staff report.)
Mr. Kueny stated the City has not budgeted for the
entry signs so there has been no progress.
Commissioner Parvin asked if the City has considered
working with the service clubs relative to this item.
Mr. Kueny stated that there has been a proposal
submitted, but he is not certain of the status of that
proposal. He explained that service clubs typically
participate when it is on private property at the site
to introduce what clubs are available in the City
versus the kinds of welcome signs located in the
right -of -way.
Mayor Hunter asked if the City would be open to a
service club proposal to build one or more entry or
monument signs on City -owned property, theoretically,
in the center median, and if the Council approved of
such a sign.
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Mr. Kueny stated that it would be a Council decision.
Chair Otto inquired on the status of the Business
Recovery Plan. (Item G.8, page 11 of the staff
report)
Mr. Kueny clarified that this item is not relative to
Economic Development, but is part of the Disaster
Recovery Plan for the City.
Chair Otto stated that his question is that a concern
in previous years has been attracting and retaining
retail businesses in the City. He asked if this is
still a concern and area of focus for the City.
Mr. Kueny stated that the City works on this objective
without an adopted plan. He said attraction of
businesses is pursued through the landowners and their
brokers on an ongoing basis. Relative to the
retention of businesses, Mr. Kueny stated that the
City works in conjunction with the Economic
Development Collaborative of Ventura County (EDCVC) on
an informal basis and assists troubled businesses to
refine their business plans. He explained that the
City is also in contact with businesses periodically,
to see how they are doing.
Chair Otto suggested the need for a more explicit goal
for this item.
Mayor Hunter suggested that perhaps this item should
be given more of a priority than the City has given to
it in the past and include it as one of the top ten
goals for the City.
Chair Otto concurred with the Mayor's suggestion.
Commissioner Landis commented relative to Items 19 and
27 (pages 4 and 5 of the staff report) . He suggested
that Item No. 27, "Work with property owner to improve
west City entry ", be a companion item to top priority
Item No. 4. He stated that Item No. 19, "Utility
undergrounding projects" needs to be addressed as it
relates to the utility poles on Los Angeles Avenue and
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the improvement of the west entrance to the City.
Commissioner Landis also suggested that another
priority should be to relieve the traffic congestion
on the 23 freeway.
Mr. Kueny stated that the City does have a project for
the utility undergrounding, which was delayed because
of the energy crisis. He stated that the City is
participating with Southern California Edison in a
plan for the service lines from Gabbert Road to
Millard Avenue to be undergrounded, which will leave
only the transmission lines above ground.
Mr. Gilbert stated that the entire process of
undergrounding the utility service lines along Los
Angeles Avenue would take approximately 1 -1/2 to 2
years to complete.
Mr. Kueny stated that this is a long standing, multi-
million dollar goal to underground the transmission
lines along Los Angeles Avenue. He explained that the
City will be working on a funding source in the future
to underground the transmission lines. He continued
by stating that the City is hopeful that Caltrans will
establish a policy that will allow a raised Los
Angeles Avenue median that can be landscaped to
enhance the west entrance to the City.
Mr. Kueny stated that the City has had discussions
with the property owner of Specific Plan No. 1,
relative to where Muranaka Farms is located, to
address possible truck parking violations at the west
entrance to the City.
Mr. Kueny responded to Commissioner Landis' question
relative to alleviating traffic congestion on the
State Route 23 freeway. He stated that an additional
lane on SR -23 is proposed to be constructed and
completed within four years.
In response to Mr. Kueny, Mr. Gilbert stated that
Caltrans is in the design mode for the proposed
project, complete with sound walls and the widening of
all of the bridges from here to Highway 101. He
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stated that Caltrans proposes to be under construction
with this project within approximately two years.
Mr. Kueny added that it is the City's understanding
that any further widening projects for SR -23 would not
be beneficial until design changes are made to the
connecting Highway 101.
Commissioner DiCecco commented relative to Item No. 6,
"Conduct an Organization and Management Study (O &M
Study) and prepare an implementation plan ", (page 3 of
the staff report). He suggested that this item be
deferred until the actual construction of the new City
Hall, since most of this information will be utilized
in the programming and the organization of the new
facility. He commented that if the 0 &M Study is done
prematurely to the construction of the new City Hall,
it will be outdated information relevant to the needs
to be designed into the proposed new facility. He
also commented that he is an advocate of the senior
center and teen center being developed on the same
site or possibly on the site of the existing City
Hall.
Relative to Item No. 18, "Expand Poindexter Park ",
Commissioner DiCecco suggested that Poindexter Park be
considered as a skatepark location and that there is
substantial community support for such a facility.
Commissioner DiCecco suggested that the City consider
and expedite a municipal code revision to allow second
dwelling units for property owners. He stated that
property owners in the City are transitioning to need
housing for elderly parents to live with them.
Mayor Hunter suggested that Chair Otto's
recommendation relative to the heightened level of
business proactivity and retention within the City be
adopted and moved to what will become the list of the
top 10 goals of the City.
Councilmember Mikos suggested replacing Item No. 10,
which has been accomplished with this evening's
discussion, with something relative to Affordable
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Housing. She stated that it could serve a dual
priority with Business Retention and the Arroyo Vista
Park development.
Mayor Hunter concurred that it can be done in
conjunction with issues surrounding Arroyo Vista
Community Park.
Councilmember Wozniak stated that he is concerned that
the Council needs to keep the top 10 priority items
manageable for staff. He concurs with Chair Otto
about moving the item that requested a concern for
attracting and retaining quality retail businesses in
the City to become a focus.
Mayor Hunter stated that the City must enhance its
proactive stance to pursue businesses to the City
which meet the needs and the requirements of the City.
Councilmember Harper used the Zelman project as an
example and stated that the Council needs to be as
proactive as possible in this regard, but they must be
aware of the private sector economics that drive such
retail development.
Mr. Kueny stated that these comments will be provided
to the Council in a formal session on their Council
agenda so they can contemplate and finalize the
language of the Goals and Objectives.
Councilmember Mikos suggested that she wants to see
the East Los Angeles Avenue widening project receive a
higher priority.
Mayor Hunter queried the Council and Commission for
further comments relative to priorities on the agenda.
Commissioner Parvin suggested a volunteer section for
the City's webpage.
Councilmember Mikos commended staff for the
accomplishments that have been done relative to the
Goals and Objectives.
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6. ADJOURNMENT:
Mav 8. 2002
Chair Otto adjourned the Planning Commission Meeting
at 8:05 p.m.
Mayor Hunter adjourned the City Council meeting at
8:05 p.m.
William Otto, Jr., Chair
Patrick Hunter, Mayor
ATTEST:
Deborah S. Traffenstedt
City Clerk
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION
Moorpark, California
February 26, 2003
A Special Joint Meeting of the City Council and the Planning
Commission of the City of Moorpark was held on February 26,
2003, in the Community Center of said City located at 799
Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California.
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Hunter called the City Council meeting to order at
6:42 p.m.
Chair Landis called the Planning Commission to order at
6:42 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Steven Kueny, City Manager, led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers Present: Councilmembers Harper, Mikos,
Millhouse, Parvin, and Mayor
Hunter.
Planning Commissioners
Present: Commissioners DiCecco, Lauletta,
Peskay, Pozza, and Chair Landis.
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; David
Bobardt, Planning Manager; Deborah
Traffenstedt, Assistant to City
Manager /City Clerk, and Maureen
Benson, Deputy City Clerk.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT:
None.
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5. PRESENTATION /ACTION /DISCUSSION:
A. Consider Joint City Council /Planning Commission Public
Workshop to Discuss the North Park Specific Plan
Project and Review Process for the Proposed
Construction of 1,650 New Houses on 3,544 Acres
Generally North of Moorpark College on the Application
of North Park Village, LLC (General Plan Amendment No.
2001 -05, Specific Plan No. 2001 -01 and Zone Change No.
2001 -02). Staff Recommendation: Conduct Public
Workshop.
Mr. Hogan introduced David Bobardt, Planning Manager,
who gave a PowerPoint presentation of the Review
Process for the North Park Specific Plan including the
Environmental Review, Entitlements, Jurisdictional
Boundaries, and Other Permits. He introduced Vince
Daly and Kim Kilkenney representing North Park
Village, L.P.
Vince Daly, Project Manager and Principal of Daly
Owens Group, 31304 Via Colinas #103, Westlake Village,
provided a brief history of those who have helped in
the planning of the proposal and introduced the
consultants who will be working on the project.
Kim John Kilkenney, Vice President of Village Group
and North Park Village, L.P., 350 West Ash Street,
Suite 730, San Diego, gave a PowerPoint presentation
explaining the site location, ownership, goals, and
proposed land use and circulation. He emphasized the
goals of the project to be the preservation of natural
resources including open space, hillsides, oak trees
and farm land and the provision of quality planning to
benefit the community of Moorpark.
In response to Councilmember Harper, Mr. Kilkenney
stated that the number of affordable rental units was
calculated at 20 -units per acre.
Mr. Kueny clarified that
being negotiated and will
Agreement.
the calculation is still
be part of the Development
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In response to Councilmember Mikos, Mr. Kilkenney
described the timeline for the project in order to
make the November 2003 ballot and stated that meeting
the deadline is optimistic.
Councilmember Mikos stated that voters could approve
the project with or without changing the City Urban
Restriction Boundary line; she is concerned that
Planning Area A is too close to sensitive habitat; and
that the issues previously raised by the City Council
concerning Planning Area A have not been addressed.
In response to Councilmember Millhouse, Mr. Kilkenney
stated that North Park's proposed lake is one -half the
size of the lake in Westlake; however the usable
portion is comparable.
In response to Councilmember Millhouse, Mr. Kilkenney
stated that the new freeway interchange is designed to
be the primary entrance for students traveling to
Moorpark Community College.
In response to Chair Landis, Mr. Kilkenney stated that
once the project is approved by the voters it could be
completed in six years plus any additional time added
for the length of any recession.
In response to Councilmember Parvin, Mr. Kilkenney
stated that the property along the freeway interchange
would need to be purchased from Unocal.
The City Council and Planning Commission expressed
interest in Mr. Hogan's suggestion for an onsite tour
and asked that it also be open to the public.
In response to Councilmembers Harper and Mikos, Mr.
Hogan stated that the PowerPoint presentations would
be made available on CDRom, as well as on the city's
website.
This item was concluded with no action required.
B. Consider Goals and Objectives for Fiscal Year
2003/2004. Staff Recommendation: Consider and
discuss Goals and Objectives for FY 2003/2004.
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Mr. Kueny introduced the process the City Council goes
through each year to consider goals and objectives at
a time when they can be tied to the budget.
Mayor Hunter stated that the Council considered these
objectives and goals within the last few days and
invited the Planning Commission to discuss them.
In response to Commissioner DiCecco, Mr. Kueny stated
that in regard to the state budget crisis, Moorpark's
philosophy is not to rush into anything; the city has
sufficient reserves to maintain current levels of
service and treat this as a transition year; if budget
cuts become permanent, other options will need to be
explored; and that there are limited options of
revenue in Moorpark without going to the voters.
In response to Commissioner Pozza, Mr. Kueny stated
that with the cooperation of Caltrans, within 24- to
30- months, Los Angeles Avenue, west to the freeway
will be improved with a raised median to create a more
aesthetically pleasing appearance and provide some
mitigation to the truck traffic.
Mayor Hunter stated that the top 10 objectives were
developed by the City Council for their broadest
appeal and greatest community benefit.
In response to Chair Landis, Mr. Riley stated that the
Police Services Center will be completed in October or
November of 2004.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Riley stated that the
city will go out for bid next month on the realignment
of the intersection at Flinn Road.
In response to Commissioner Pozza, Councilmember Mikos
stated that on last year's list and this year's list
of top 10 objectives she has been trying to gain
support to add the improvements to Los Angeles Avenue
East.
In response to Councilmember Parvin, Mr. Kueny stated
that sufficient funding has been set aside for
improving all of Los Angeles Avenue.
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Mr. Gilbert stated that the City Engineer is
finalizing the design for retaining walls on the north
side of Los Angeles Avenue East; considerable time
will be needed to obtain the right -of -way to 40 -50
affected parcels; and the project could possibly go
out for bid in two years.
Councilmember Millhouse explained how items move
forward on the Objectives List and invited the
Planning Commissioners to make additions to the list.
In response to Councilmember Harpers' concerns about
emergency response confusion with two streets having
the name of Los Angeles Avenue, Mr. Kueny stated that
the Transportation /Streets Committee will be
discussing potential renaming both Los Angeles Avenue
East and Spring Road at their meeting in April.
In response to Commission Peskay, Mr. Kueny stated
that the progress in revitalizing downtown Moorpark is
proceeding; public facilities will act as anchors with
the Police Service Center and the proposed City Hall
serving as bookends, and the new Fire Station in the
middle, to attract the private sector to locate to
High Street; a developer for a business office project
has expressed interest with restaurants to follow; and
that the renovation of the Theatre on High Street will
further enhance interest in businesses locating to
High Street.
In response to Councilmember Parvin, Mr. Kueny stated
that lighting for the multi - purpose court used by
roller hockey enthusiasts at Arroyo Vista Recreation
Center, is not a budgeted item.
Councilmember Millhouse stated that at a recent Youth
Sports Liaison meeting, the Arroyo Vista Recreation
Center Phase II schedule was discussed and build -out
has been approved, including a softball diamond,
lighting and paved parking. He went on to comment
that there are no funds available to provide lighting
for the multi - purpose court used for roller hockey and
suggested working with local businesses in the
community to raise funds.
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In response to Councilmember Mikos, Mr. Kueny stated
that the ground breaking ceremony for the fire station
will be on Thursday, May 8, 2003.
In response to Councilmember Parvin,
that it is has been suggested by the
on Affordable Housing and Community
the commercial demand study to detE
range of commercial acreage for city
of the General Plan study, which the
be considering March 19, 2003.
Mr. Hogan stated
Council Committee
Development that
!rmine appropriate
build -out be part
City Council will
Mayor Hunter complimented the Planning Commission for
distinguishing themselves as energetic, individual
thinkers and congratulated them for work well done.
6. CLOSED SESSION:
Mayor Hunter announced that the City Council would be going
into closed session to consider Item 6.A.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Millhouse
seconded a motion to adjourn to closed session for a discussion
of Item 6.A. on the agenda. The motion carried by unanimous
voice vote. The time was 7:55 p.m.
A. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Title: Assistant City Manager, Assistant to City
Manager /City Clerk, City Manager, City Attorney, City
Engineer, Chief of Police, Administrative Services
Director, Community Development Director, Community
Services Director, and Public Works Director.
7. ADJOURNMENT:
Chair Landis adjourned the Planning Commission Meeting at
7:55 p.m.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, a recess was declared. The time
was 7:55 p.m. The Council reconvened into closed session at
8:10 P.M.
Present in closed session were Councilmembers Harper,
Mikos, Millhouse, Parvin, and Mayor Hunter; Steven
Kueny, City Manager; Hugh Riley, Assistant City
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Manager; Ken Gilbert, Public Works Director; Barry
Hogan, Community Services Director; and Deborah
Traffenstedt, Assistant to City Manager /City Clerk.
The Council reconvened into open session at 8:35 p.m. Mr.
Kueny stated that Item 6.A. was discussed and that there
was no action to report.
Mayor Hunter adjourned the City Council meeting at 8:35
p.m.
Kipp Landis, Chair
Patrick Hunter, Mayor
ATTEST:
Deborah S. Traffenstedt
City Clerk
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Moorpark, California March 19, 2003
A Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark
was held on Wednesday, March 19, 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 6:02 p.m.
2. 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; Barry Hogan, Community Development
Director; and Deborah Traffenstedt,
Assistant to City Manager /City Clerk.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT:
None.
4. CLOSED SESSION:
Mr. Kueny announced that the City Council would be going
into closed session for discussion of 2 cases under Item
4.A.
Mr. Montes announced that the facts and circumstances
creating significant exposure to litigation for the first
case under Item 4.A., which facts and circumstances are
known to potential plaintiffs, consist of issues associated
with conditions of approval for the Toll Brothers project,
Tract No. 4928, RPD 1994 -01, and CUP 1994 -01. Mr. Montes
announced that the facts and circumstances creating
significant exposure to litigation for the second case
under Item 4.A., which facts and circumstances are known to
potential plaintiffs, consist of procedural issues
associated with the proposed Asadurian Investments project
No. IPD 2000 -10.
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MOTION: Councilmember Millhouse moved and Councilmember Harper
seconded a motion to adjourn to closed session for a discussion
of two cases under Item 4.A. The motion carried by unanimous
voice vote. The time was 6:03 p.m.
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to
Subdivision (b) of Section 54956.9 of the Government
Code: (Number of cases to be discussed - 4)
Present in closed session were Councilmembers Harper,
Mikos, Millhouse, Parvin, and Mayor Hunter; Joseph Montes,
City Attorney; Steven Kueny, City Manager; Hugh Riley,
Assistant City Manager; Barry Hogan, Community Development
Director; and Deborah Traffenstedt, Assistant to City
Manager /City Clerk.
The Council reconvened into open session at 6:25 p.m. Mr.
Kueny stated that two cases under Item 4.A. were discussed
and-that there was no action to report.
5. ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Hunter adjourned the meeting at 6:25 p.m.
Patrick Hunter, Mayor
ATTEST:
Deborah S. Traffenstedt
City Clerk
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Moorpark, California April 2, 2003
A Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark
was held on April 2, 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 6:02 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmembers Harper, Mikos (arrived at
6:06 p.m.), Millhouse (arrived at 6:05
p.m.), Parvin, and Mayor Hunter.
Staff Present: Steven Kueny, City Manager; Joseph Montes,
City Attorney; Hugh Riley, Assistant City
Manager; Barry Hogan, Community Development
Director; Walter Brown, City Engineer; and
Deborah Traffenstedt, Assistant to City
Manager /City Clerk.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT:
None.
4. PRESENTATION /ACTION /DISCUSSION:
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the Council to consider
Item 4.B. prior to Item 4.A.
B. Consider Parcel Map No. 5371. Staff Recommendation:
Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign and the
City Clerk to cause Parcel Map 5371 to be recorded in
the office of the Ventura County Recorder.
There was no staff report. In response to Mayor
Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt stated that there were no
speaker cards.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember
Parvin seconded a motion to authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk to sign and the City Clerk to cause Parcel Map 5371
to be recorded in the office of the Ventura County
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Recorder. The motion carried by voice vote 3 -0,
Councilmembers Mikos and Millhouse absent.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, Councilmember Millhouse
arrived at 6:05 p.m. and Councilmember Mikos arrived at
6:06 p.m.
A. Consider Letter of Support for Public Safety Funding.
Staff Recommendation: Authorize letter of support to
the County Board of Supervisors to be signed by the
Mayor.
Mayor Hunter provided and discussed a draft letter of
support for Council consideration.
Councilmember Mikos questioned language which might be
interpreted as a Council position that no cuts in
funding for public safety should be made.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt stated
that there were no speaker cards.
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the Council to revise
the letter to clarify that there should not be
disproportionate cuts in County public safety funding.
MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved
seconded a motion to authorize
County Board of Supervisors to
amended to clarify that
disproportionate cuts in public
carried by unanimous voice vote.
5. CLOSED SESSION:
and Councilmember Harper
a letter of support to the
be signed by the Mayor, as
there should not be
safety funding. The motion
Mr. Kueny announced that the City Council would be going
into closed session for discussion of one case under Item
5.A.
Mr. Montes announced that the facts and circumstances
creating significant exposure to litigation for one case
under Item 5.A., which facts and circumstances are known to
potential plaintiffs, consist of procedural issues
associated with the proposed Asadurian Investments project
No. IPD 2000 -10.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Millhouse
seconded a motion to adjourn to closed session for a discussion
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of one case under Item 5.A. The motion carried by unanimous
voice vote. The time was 6:15 p.m.
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to
Subdivision (b) of Section 54956.9 of the Government
Code: (Number of cases to be discussed - 4)
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; Barry Hogan, Community Development
Director; and Deborah Traffenstedt, Assistant to City
Manager /City Clerk.
The closed session for the one case under Item 5.A. was
recessed at 6:31 p.m. and then reconvened at 6:40 p.m.,
with the same attendance as listed above. The closed
session for the one case under Item 5.A. was recessed at
6:44 p.m. and then reconvened at 6:46 p.m. with all
Councilmembers; Steven Kueny, City Manager; Joseph Montes,
City Attorney; and Deborah Traffenstedt, Assistant to City
Manager /City Clerk in attendance.
The Council reconvened into open session at 6:50 p.m. Mr.
Kueny stated that only one case under Item S.A. was
discussed and that there was no action to report.
6. ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Hunter adjourned the meeting at 6:50 p.m.
Patrick Hunter, Mayor
ATTEST:
Deborah S. Traffenstedt
City Clerk
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