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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Moorpark. California February 27. 2002
A Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark
was held on February 27, 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 6:39 p.m.
2. INVOCATION:
Reverend Michael Sezzi from Holy Cross Church, gave the
invocation.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Pro Tempore Mikos led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmembers, Mikos, Millhouse, Wozniak
(arrived at 7:11 p.m.), and Mayor Hunter.
Absent: Councilmember Harper
Staff Present: Steven Kueny, City Manager; Bradley
Wohlenberg, Assistant City Attorney; Hugh
Riley, Assistant City Manager; Ken Gilbert,
Public Works Director; Dana Shigley,
Administrative Services Director; Mary
Lindley, Community Services Director; Walter
Brown, City Engineer; Captain Robert LeMay,
Sheriff's Department; Deborah Traffenstedt,
Acting Community Development Director/
Assistant to City Manager /City Clerk, and
La -Dell VanDeren, Deputy City Clerk.
5. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS:
None.
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6. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Ms. Traffenstedt stated that there was one speaker card for
a Corey Kutler.
Mr. Kutler was not present when called. Mayor Hunter
stated that they would take Public Comment later in the
meeting, if Mr. Kutler returned.
7. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
None.
8. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
Councilmember Millhouse stated that he had seen Mr. Kutler
prior to the start of the meeting where he had related the
issues regarding confusion in the Municipal Code concerning
signage. Councilmember Millhouse suggested that the
Planning Commission look at the code regarding what is
permitted for advertising, especially for new businesses.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, Public Comments were taken, as Mr.
Kutler had returned to the meeting.
Corey Kutler, representing Great Clips for Hair, 551 W. Los
Angeles Avenue, spoke about his recent experience with Code
Enforcement due to a violation in the temporary signage for
his new business; the confusion in the Municipal Code
regarding the use of balloons and roof top signs for
advertising; and his need for a 60 -day temporary sign
permit.
Mayor Hunter directed staff to bring a Resolution back to
the Council for consideration, asking the Planning
Commission to study the temporary sign matter and a Box
Item memo to the Council with staff's response to the
issues raised by Mr. Kutler.
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
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Ordinance Amendment No. 2001 -03). (Continued Open
Public Hearing from City Council meeting of February
6, 2002). Staff Recommendation: 1) Take public
testimony and close public hearing; 2) Waive full
reading and introduce Ordinance No. 278 for first
reading; and 3) Direct staff to schedule second
reading and adoption of the Ordinance No. 278 for
March 6, 2002.
Ms. Traffenstedt gave the staff report.
In response to questions from Council, Ms.
Traffenstedt stated that an Administrative Permit
would only be allowed for pre- approved locations and
only and under a separate process designated in the
Ordinance; the only difference between the
Administrative Permit process and the Conditional Use
Permit (CUP) process is who is the decision - making
body; and that additional language will be included in
the agenda report on stamped Page 49, No. 7, to
indicate that the radio - frequency report will include
signal strength exhibits with calculations including
measurements under maximum loading conditions.
Mayor Hunter announced that the public hearing remains
open.
Gregory W. Sanders, attorney representing Sprint PCS,
18101 Von Karman Avenue, Suite 1800, Irvine, CA,
stated that Sprint continues to support the adoption
of this Ordinance.
Hugh J. Finlay, a Moorpark resident, stated that he
represents the residents of his Homeowners Association
and read a prepared statement expressing their
concerns about the definitions of Major and Minor
facilities; that the 200 -foot setback should be
changed to a 300 -foot setback; that aspects of the
Santa Barbara County wireless communications Ordinance
soon to be adopted should be incorporated into this
Ordinance; and this Ordinance should be standardized
with the regulations of Ventura County, which has
telecommunication sites just beyond Moorpark's city
limits. He presented the Council with copies of the
prepared statement.
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Mayor Hunter asked the City Attorney to provide follow
up after reviewing the document more thoroughly.
Tony Banducci, a Moorpark resident, spoke on behalf of
over 60 residents and expressed their desire that the
setback requirement be changed to 300 -feet; their
support of the minor issues raised by the engineers;
and their support to adopt this Ordinance with
correction of those issues.
Robert Demyan, a Moorpark resident, concurred with Mr.
Banducci's comments; requested information on who are
the participants in the peer review committee for the
reports submitted by an applicant; expressed concern
regarding screening and visual impact of the sites;
and referred the Council to the City of Simi Valley's
Ordinance No. 986 dealing with design elements in
regard to landscape guidelines for wireless
communication installations.
Tony Geivet, a Moorpark resident, spoke in support of
the Ordinance; questioned whether the 200 -foot setback
requirement is sufficient; asked if the Peach Hill
Reservoir site is considered a Major or Minor
facility; inquired how it can be prevented from
becoming a Minor facility for use as an antenna farm;
asked if any of the permits issued for the Peach Hill
Reservoir site are exempt; inquired about what
assurances are provided to allow the public to speak
to the issue of Minor sites, which exceed the height
requirements; and emphasized that the public should be
allowed to comment on Major and Minor facilities in
proximity to their private properties.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Wohlenberg stated
that he has completed his examination of the document
presented earlier in the meeting by Mr. Finlay. He
stated that the 200 -foot setback is the City's
requirement for all "other structures "; in regard to
visual impact, it would be difficult to differentiate
between wireless uses and any other uses; and there
are other visual impact controls in the Ordinance
regarding camouflage. He further stated that since no
NNother structures" are restricted, it would be
possible for wireless carriers to argue, that since
there is no visual reason to support the greater
setback, a greater restriction in setback must be
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because of health, safety, and comfort reasons, which
is against Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
regulations; no other city he deals with has a 300 -
foot setback limit; and some cities approaching build -
out in more urban areas, have even less of a
restriction.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Wohlenberg stated
that the definitions for Major and Minor facility are
based on the type of facility mount that is being used
as it relates to the visual impact. He cited an
example of a Minor installation to be one incorporated
on an existing utility pole, which would be less
noticeable, as opposed to a more visible, stand -alone
monopole, which would be considered a Major facility.
He went on to state that determining Major vs. Minor
in terms of consumption of power is within the FCC's
jurisdiction, not the City's.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt stated
that the County of Ventura does not have a specific
setback requirement for a wireless facility.
In response to Councilmember Mikos, Mr. Wohlenberg
stated that the wireless industry can monitor its own
facility; however, there would not be the capability
of monitoring someone else's facility. He went on to
state that in a colocated facility, he believes the
City can negotiate a joint survey by notifying all
users of the standards to be met, with the cost of the
survey divided between them, and one report issued.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Wohlenberg stated
that the City would be still be consistent by tracking
individual installations in a colocated facility using
the Federal Radio Frequency (RF) emission standards at
a single facility for a single user.
In response to Councilmember Mikos, Mr. Wohlenberg
stated that an amendment to the Ordinance could be
drafted if later determined to be necessary to address
the cumulative effect of a colocated facility in
regard to the federal standards.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Wohlenberg stated
that the limit of one field study in a 24 -month period
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resulted from a compromise between staff's request for
12- months and the industry's request for 36- months.
Councilmember Millhouse stated that the carriers are
on notice that if there is a huge cumulative effect,
it will not be acceptable; he concurs with the
Assistant City Attorney that an amendment could be
considered at a later date if it is determined to be
necessary in dealing with the cumulative affects; and
he would rather move forward with approval of the
Ordinance.
Councilmember Mikos stated that the 24 -month period
seems acceptable for dealing with the concern of the
cumulative effects when additional installations are
added to one site.
In response to Councilmember Mikos, Mr. Wohlenberg
stated that the Council could move forward with
approval of the Ordinance as it is and direct staff to
study the issue of cumulative effect and whether there
is a need for an amendment to the Ordinance.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt stated
that the peer review committee refers to contract
staff who would review certain components of an
application dealing with their expertise, such as an
RF expert under contract with the City who would be
consulted to see if they concur with the conclusions
in the report.
In response to Mr. Kueny, Mr. Wohlenberg stated that
the definition of colocation or colocated means the
location of multiple antennas, which may be owned or
operated by one or more service providers, at single
or adjacent parcels or lots, and may or may not be
mounted to a common supporting structure wall or
building.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Wohlenberg stated
that he is satisfied with the definitions for Minor
Facility and Major Facility.
Mayor Hunter closed the public hearing.
Ms. Traffenstedt introduced Ordinance No. 278 for
first reading.
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MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember
Millhouse seconded a motion to waive further reading of
Ordinance No. 278. The motion carried by a vote 4 -0,
Councilmember Harper absent.
MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember
Millhouse seconded a motion to declare Ordinance No. 278
introduced for first reading. The motion carried by a vote
4 -0, Councilmember Harper absent.
Mayor Hunter confirmed that the second reading of the
Ordinance would occur on March 6, 2002; the effective
date would be 30 days after the second reading, and
the moratorium would expire on that effective date.
B. Consider Commercial Planned Development Permit No.
2001 -01 for Construction of a 357,621 Square Foot
Commercial Center, and Vesting Tentative Tract Map No.
5321 for Subdivision of Approximately 29 Acres into
Eight Lots on Property Located South of Los Angeles
Avenue and East of Miller Parkway, on the Application
of Zelman Retail Partners, Inc. Staff Recommendation:
Open the public hearing, accept public testimony, and
continue the item, public hearing open, to March 6,
2002.
Mr. Kueny deferred presentation of the staff report.
Mayor Hunter opened the public hearing.
Robert Exel, representing Zelman Retail Partners, 515
South Figueroa, Suite 1230, Los Angeles, CA, requested
that this item be continued to the meeting of March 6,
2002, to allow the applicant to finalize the review of
the conditions of approval and to provide better
exhibits. He introduced Lloyd Laycook, consultant
from Laycook & Associates, as available for questions.
Ruth Fritkin, a Moorpark resident, emphasized the need
to make this center, which is visible from both State
Routes 23 and 118, a shopping attraction such as the
Commons in Calabasas and the Promenade in Thousand
Oaks, because the city of Moorpark cannot afford
another retail failure.
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Bryce Eddy, a Moorpark resident, representing several
families in the Serenata Communities, stated that this
is an opportunity to build a great town center. He
spoke in opposition to the type of retail stores
selected for the center.
MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember
Mikos seconded a motion to continue this item to March 6,
2003, with public hearing open. The motion carried by a
voice vote 4 -0, Councilmember Harper absent.
10. PRESENTATION /ACTION /DISCUSSION:
A. Consider Elimination of the Eastbound Right -Turn Lane
at Spring Road from the Concept Design for the
Widening of Los Angeles Avenue Between Spring Road
and Moorpark Avenue [Project 8013]. Recommendation:
Direct staff to proceed with a project design which
does not include a right -turn lane for eastbound
traffic at Spring Road.
Mr. Gilbert gave the staff report.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt stated
that there were no speakers.
MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember
Mikos seconded a motion for staff to proceed with the
Concept Design for the Widening of Los Angeles Avenue
between Spring Road and Moorpark Avenue, which does not
include a right -turn lane for eastbound traffic at Spring
Road. The motion carried by a voice vote 4 -0,
Councilmember Harper absent.
11. CONSENT CALENDAR:
MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember Mikos
seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion
carried by a roll call vote 4 -0, Councilmember Harper absent.
A. Consider Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of
September 5, 2001.
Staff Recommendation: Approve minutes as processed.
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B. Consider Approval of Warrant Register for Fiscal Year
2001 -2002 - February 20, 2002.
Manual Warrants 108404 - 108410
Voided Warrants 105528
Pentamation 108543
(additional remittance copy)
Payroll Liability 108411 - 108419
Warrants
$261,545.43
$ (85.10)
$11,166.13
Regular Warrants 108420 - 108531 & $31,702.01
108532 - 108577 $859,015.60
Staff Recommendation: Approve the warrant register.
C. Consider Authorizing the Use of $217,000 in Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Affordable Housing
Funds for Property Acquisition (6479 Penn Avenue, #B).
Staff Recommendation: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 2002-
1947, authorizing the acquisition of 6479 Penn Avenue,
Unit #B, Moorpark, California 93021 with CDBG
Affordable Housing funds and the re -sale of same, with
deed restrictions consistent with HUD requirements, to
a qualified low income household, and 2) Direct the
City Clerk to accept an interest in the real property
which is the subject of the agenda report.
D. Adopt a Budget Amendment Resolution and Confirm
Contract Authorization for Repairs to the Apricot Room
at the Community Center. Staff Recommendation: Adopt
Resolution No. 2002 -1948, amending the FY 2001/02
budget by transferring $147,000 from the General Fund
Reserve to the Facilities expenditure budget
(1000.7620), and confirm the City Manager's approval
of an agreement between the City and Alan Bornstein
Construction for repairs to the Apricot Room at the
Community Center at a cost not to exceed $134,220.
(ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
12. ORDINANCES:
None.
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13. CLOSED SESSION:
Mr. Kueny announced that the Council would be going into
Closed Session to discuss Item 13.F.
MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember Mikos
seconded a motion to adjourn to Closed Session for discussion of
Item 13.F. The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0, Councilmember
Harper absent. The time was 7:45 p.m.
F. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Title: Assistant City Manager, Assistant to City
Manager /City Clerk, City Manager, City Attorney, City
Engineer, Chief of Police, Director of Administrative
Services, Director of Community Development, Director
of Community Services, and Director of Public Works.
Present in closed session were Councilmembers Mikos,
Millhouse, Wozniak, and Mayor Hunter; Steven Kueny, City
Manager; and Deborah Traffenstedt, Assistant to City
Manager /City Clerk.
The Council reconvened into open session at 8:29 p.m. Mr.
Kueny stated that Item 13.F. was discussed and that there
was no action to report.
14. ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Hunter adjourned the meeting at 8:29 p.m.
Patrick Hunter, Mayor
ATTEST:
Deborah S. Traffenstedt
City Clerk
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Moorpark, California July 17, 2002
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark
was held on July 17, 2002, in the Council Chambers of said City
located at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California.
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Hunter called the meeting to order at 6:47 p.m.
2. INVOCATION:
Pastor Tony Amatangelo, from Life Spring Community Church,
gave the invocation.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
John Newton, a Moorpark resident and businessman, led the
Pledge of Allegiance.
4. ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmembers Mikos, Millhouse, and Mayor
Hunter
Absent: Councilmembers Harper and Wozniak
Staff Present: Steven Kueny, City Manager; Joseph Montes,
City Attorney; Hugh Riley, Assistant City
Manager; Mary Lindley, Director of Community
Services; Dana Shigley, Director of
Administrative Services; Barry Hogan,
Director of Community Development; Walter
Brown, City Engineer; Captain Robert LeMay,
Sheriff's Department; John Brand, Senior
Management Analyst; Nancy Burns, Senior
Management Analyst; John Hartnett,
Recreation Superintendent; Deborah
Traffenstedt, Assistant to City Manager/
City Clerk; and Blanca Garza, Deputy City
Clerk.
5. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS:
A. Recognition of Moorpark Boys and Girls Club Youth of
the Year.
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Mayor Hunter stated that this recognition will be
rescheduled to a future City Council meeting.
B. Ventura County Fair Poster Presentation.
Roger Gibbs, CEO and General Manager of Seaside Park,
provided a presentation highlighting the features of
Seaside Park and the Ventura County Fair. He
presented the Council with a 2002 Ventura County Fair
poster.
C. City Manager's Monthly Report.
Mr. Kueny stated that Hugh Riley, Assistant City
Manager, would present the report.
Mr. Riley provided an update of various activities
occurring within the City including: the design
process for the Police Services Center; the continuing
design activity for the Fire Station facility and
Ventura County Board of Supervisor's approval of the
agreement for the property exchange for this facility;
the completion of a Request For Proposal (RFP)
document for architectural design services for the
Public Works and Parks Department corporation yard
facility to be located at the end of Fitch Avenue;
preparation of an RFP for design services for the new
City Hall facility; the acquisition of the Mobilehome
Park and initiation of the relocation of the
residents; and an application filed with the State by
the County of Ventura and by the California Highway
Patrol requesting funds to increase the operating
hours for the existing State Route 118 truck
inspection station west of the City.
Mr. Riley reported that Adelphia has filed for
bankruptcy, which has halted franchise renewal
negotiations and the rebuilding construction of the
system; local company officials are hopeful that the
rebuilding can resume, which will allow addition of
new services to the system; and the City is
maintaining a list of incomplete items in the City's
right -of -way, to take action if necessary.
Mr. Riley also stated that the installation of the new
video equipment at City Hall is complete and that
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Government Channel 10 graphics improvements are
underway; the City's Building Department is
experiencing a marked increase in voluntary compliance
by residents relative to Code Enforcement
requirements; Country Days event planning is
progressing for the scheduled date of September 18;
and Southern California Edison has successfully tested
a comprehensive notification system to ensure cities
will have notice in the event of power outages.
In response to Councilmember Millhouse, Mr. Riley
stated that traffic signal battery backups to be used
in the event of a power outage have been installed,
except on the State Highways that traverse the City.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, the City Council recessed to
convene a meeting of the Moorpark Redevelopment Agency. The
time was 7:01 p.m. The City Council reconvened at 7:08 p.m.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Pastor Tony Amatangelo, a Moorpark pastor, thanked the City
Council and City staff for the July 3rd celebration.
Mayor Hunter also complimented City staff on the success of
the July 3rd event.
7. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
Ms. Lindley requested that Item 11.F. be pulled from the
Consent Calendar for individual discussion.
8. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
Councilmember Mikos stated that she wants the Council to
consider a future agenda item to discuss modification of
the Zoning Code to define more clearly what constitutes a
Minor Modification versus a Major Modification and what
criteria triggers which type of modification.
In response to Councilmember Millhouse, Mr. Kueny
recommended that this item be brought to the City Council
first for discussion and then forwarded to the Planning
Commission, with appropriate direction, if the Council so
determines.
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9. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Consider the Adoption of Ordinance No. 283, an
_Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Moorpark,
California, Amending the Moorpark Municipal Code by
Revising Chapter 3.36, Article III, Section 200,
Relative to the Definition of Library Facilities.
Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the public hearing,
receive testimony, and close the public hearing; 2)
Direct the second reading of Ordinance No. 283 and
adopt Ordinance No. 283 as read.
Ms. Lindley gave the staff report.
Mayor Hunter opened the public hearing.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt stated
that there were no public speakers.
Councilmember Mikos stated, for clarification to the
general public, that this ordinance does not increase
the Library Facilities Fee, but does establish a
broader definition of the purposes for which those
funds can be expended. She stated that if this
ordinance is adopted, it will allow for collected
funds to be used for capital improvements as well as
for books and will make it easier to improve the
library in the future.
Mayor Hunter closed the public hearing and requested
second reading of the ordinance.
Mr. Montes read the title of Ordinance No. 283.
MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember
Millhouse seconded a motion to waive further reading of
Ordinance No. 283. The motion carried by voice vote 3 -0,
Councilmembers Harper and Wozniak absent.
MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember
Millhouse seconded a motion to declare Ordinance No. 283
read for the second time and adopted as read. The motion
carried by voice vote 3 -0, Councilmembers Harper and
Wozniak absent.
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B. Consider Tax Equity Fiscal Responsibility Act ( TEFRA)
Hearing Related to Vintage Crest Senior Apartments (GPA
2002 -01, ZC 2002 -01, RPD 2002 -02), on Application by
USA Properties Fund, Inc. Staff Recommendation: 1) Open
the Public Hearing and accept testimony from the
public; 2) Close the public hearing; and 3) Approve a
motion that the TEFRA requirements of the Internal
Revenue Code have been met and public comments have
been duly recorded.
Ms. Burns gave the staff report.
Mayor Hunter opened the public hearing.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt stated
that there were no public speakers.
Mayor Hunter closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember
Millhouse seconded the motion to approve that the TEFRA
requirements of the Internal Revenue Code have been met and
public comments have been duly recorded. The motion
carried by voice vote 3 -0, Councilmembers Harper and
Wozniak absent.
10. PRESENTATION /ACTION /DISCUSSION:
A. Consider Presentation by County of Ventura Elections
Staff Reaardina Recruitment of Election Officers.
Ms. Traffenstedt introduced Leah Braitman, from the
County of Ventura Elections Division, as the presenter
for this item.
Ms. Braitman explained the process of election
volunteer recruitment and thanked the Moorpark
volunteers who served during the primary election on
March 5, 2002. She stated that Moorpark has eighteen
voting precincts and over seventy volunteers are
required to staff the polls in these precincts. She
stated that an informational presentation is scheduled
for August 1, 2002 at 6:30 p.m. at Arroyo Vista
Recreation Center for anyone interested in learning
more about serving as an election volunteer.
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Mayor Hunter thanked Ms. Braitman for her
presentation.
B. Consider Landscaping and Fencing Issues Related to
Moorpark Country Club Estates, Tract No. 4928,
Residential Planned Development No. 94 -01, Conditional
Use Permit No. 94 -01. Staff Recommendation: 1)
Approve staff recommended alternative for the orchards
as indicated in the staff report; 2) Approve staff
recommended alternative for the fencing as indicated
in the staff report for the west neighborhoods; 3)
Allow a maximum of 36 occupancies in Phase 1 before
completion or prior to the first occupancy
requirements; and 4) Direct staff to meet with Toll
Brothers, Inc. to present a recommendation to Council
at its August 21, 2002, meeting that resolves the
conditions of approval of the RPD and VTM which are
tied to occupancy.
Mr. Hogan gave the staff report.
Mr. Hogan clarified an item that was raised at the
previous City Council meeting. He stated that the
City had provided some homeowners with grading plans
attached to a Zone Clearance that gave the incorrect
appearance that the City had approved the fence
location as depicted on those plans. He stated that
the grading plans were an attachment used solely for
the issuance of the Building Permit and not meant to
be construed as an approved fencing plan for the
project. He stated that in order to avoid this
confusion in the future, the City is changing the
process so that fencing will not be reflected on plot
plans that have been submitted for the purpose of
issuing a Building Permit.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Hogan stated that the
process required to amend the General Plan Land Use
Policy to allow orchards would require the City
Council to initiate a General Plan Amendment by
Resolution. He went on to state that if the groves
are approved, it would be appropriate for the City to
clarify the policy for allowing them in order to be
consistent with the General Plan and to more fully
address the issue of existing and proposed agriculture
adjacent to existing and proposed residential
development.
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In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Hogan stated that
staff is not recommending that this occur before
occupancy of the lots in this project.
In response to Councilmember Millhouse, Mr. Hogan
stated that staff is recommending that Lots 1, 2, 3,
and a portion of Lot 4 be excluded from the provision
for the relocation of the fence below the top of
slope, because there are other Phases of development
that will occur along Championship Drive and it is
intended that all property lines be at the top of the
slope to provide for increased noise attenuation and
privacy. He continued by stating that if Council
concurs with staff's recommendation, this will be
consistent with the remainder of the properties along
Championship Drive.
Councilmember Millhouse stated that this determination
would appear to be unfair to the owners of those four
lots. He went on to state his concern relative to the
timely amendment and recording of the CC &R's so
homeowners will receive proper notification and that
occupancy will not be delayed because of the amendment
and recordation process.
Mr. Montes stated that one option would be to compose
a proposed amendment to the CC &R's and circulate that
to the buyers who have occupancy at issue now. He
went on to state that amendments to the CC &R's could
be authorized by a majority of the voters in the
Homeowners Association, which, at this point, is still
Toll Brothers Development.
In response to Councilmember Millhouse's concern that
the three -foot setback requirement for pools would
preclude the infinity -style pools anticipated to be
installed at some homes, Mr. Hogan stated that the
setback would not preclude installation, but it would
make it more difficult; an infinity pool has water
sheeting off the top, over a retaining wall into a
trough, and then pumped back up into a reservoir;
staff is concerned that these pools will be visible
from the public side, creating an interruption to the
top of the slope; and if an infinity pool installation
is possible, the trough would have to be constructed
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away from the top of the slope and buried below grade,
as demonstrated at the model home site.
In response to Councilmember Millhouse, Mr. Hogan
stated that in order for the requirements to be met
before the total 95 homes can be occupied in Phase 1,
the Council will have to consider the eight
conditions; then give staff direction as to which way
they want them to be implemented and under what
circumstances. He stated that it is staff's intent to
suggest that the Council consider those items on
August 21St and then direct staff not to withhold the
remaining 50 homes from release.
Mr. Hogan summarized by stating that a two stage
process could be to: 1) recommend the release and
occupancy of the homes that currently have zoning
clearances and building permits; and 2) between now
and August 21St come back to the Council with
recommendations on how to meet the conditions for the
release and occupancy of the remaining homes.
In response to Councilmember Mikos, Mr. Kueny stated
that the use of orchards could be included in the
revised Landscape Guidelines. He stated that it is
important that specific notification be provided to
the owners regarding the use of orchards by adding
language to the CC &R's.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Hogan stated that
Phase I is defined as the 95 lots as shown on the
Tract Map on stamped page 20 of the agenda report.
In response to Councilmember Millhouse, Mr. Kueny
stated that the representations of the developer have
been that the fruit trees qualify as an orchard since
they are intended to be used as production trees under
professional management for harvest of the fruit.
Mayor Hunter stated that several speakers have
indicated they will be speaking on behalf of others
and asked if the Council desires to waive the rules of
procedure to allow these individuals more time to
speak.
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to waive
the rules of procedure to allow the speakers, who are
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speaking on behalf of a group of citizens, additional time
to address the Council relative to this item.
Michael Cosenza, a Moorpark resident, addressed the
Council on behalf of himself and other Country Club
Estates' homebuyers. Relative to the proposed
orchard, he stated that the homebuyers are in support
of the second alternative as presented on page 4 of
the staff report, which states that the Homeowners
Association will assume complete responsibility for
the maintenance of the orchard. Mr. Cosenza went on
to state that the homebuyers, on whose behalf he is
speaking, are willing to accept that the Landscape
Maintenance District will not include the orchards as
long as the contribution to the Special Assessment
District by each homeowner is adjusted to reflect the
fact that the City is not responsible for this land.
Relative to the fence lines, Mr. Cosenza stated that
the future homebuyers are not in favor of either
alternative presented in the staff recommendation. He
stated that another speaker, Ms. Bennett, who also
represents the future homebuyers, would present
another alternative.
Mr. Cosenza continued by asking the City to compromise
and allow the complete buildout and occupancy of the
entire 95 homes in Phase I.
Chris Madrigal, a Moorpark resident, spoke relative to
the landscape plans of the Country Club Estates and
for the establishment of the orchard. He responded to
Councilmember Mikos' concern about the spraying of the
fruit trees as a potential concern for homeowners by
stating that rather than an application to the
foliage, deep -root injections are a commonly accepted
method to prevent fruit tree pests and to apply
fertilizer to the trees. Mr. Madrigal stated that he
has viewed the installation of the deep root
irrigation system that has been established on -site
and has determined it will encourage deep root growth
thus reducing the likelihood of slope failures in the
tree planting areas.
In response to Councilmember Mikos, Mr. Madrigal
confirmed that the landscape guideline document that
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he referred to for his evaluation of the site is the
Ventura County Landscape Plan Guidelines.
In response to Councilmember Mikos, Mr. Madrigal
stated that he has not evaluated the use of avocado
trees in this area, but if they are planted in this
development, he would have the same concerns about
appropriate irrigation to establish deep root
structure and slope stability.
Doreen Bennett, a Moorpark resident, stated her
concern relative to individual home perimeter fence
line locations. Ms. Bennett stated that, in summary,
the homebuyers want the backyard fences of all lots
east and west to remain at the property lines below
the slopes as previously planned; and requested
clarification of the term "other changes" as quoted in
the staff report of July 17, 2002, relative to views
being obscured.
Craig Messi, Senior Project Manager for Toll Brothers,
7142 Travino Drive, stated that the developer agrees
with staff's recommendation No. 1 relative to the
fences, with the caveat that Lots 2 through 4 should
be included and be consistent with the remainder of
the development. He went on to state that Lee Newman
would address the technical aspects of the orchards
for the Council.
Mr. Messi provided a history of the past three years
of the development of the orchard plans, the
architectural guidelines, and the landscaping on the
slopes. He stated that the developer agrees that
relative to permit issues, they are in support of
recommendation No. 2 and would like to see that
instituted.
Mr. Messi also stated that in regard to the 36 permits
currently issued, they would like to be allowed to
continue and would also like to be allowed to start
construction of the 25 additional homes. He requested
the Council's indulgence for permits for the Clubhouse
site, the cart tunnel, and the drain that goes across
the driving range.
Lee Newman, 31300 Via Colinas #104 Westlake Village,
landscape architect for the project, presented his
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view of the orchard development and spoke in support
of the proposal.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt
acknowledged that numerous people have submitted
Written Speaker Cards supporting the homeowners
comments received this evening. She announced the
following names: Keith Palmquist, Sohair Asaad, Maher
Asaad, Rick Hansen, Yvette Palmquist, Barrie Mitchell,
Joan Mitchell, Michael Politio, Sharon Polito, Joel
Bennett, Mike Nix, Joseph R. Granatelli, Ning -Tian
Zhang, Gong -jie Zhang, Kim Ritamelo, John Macik,
Melissa Nizdil, Chris Pitaniello, Jou Ming Wueste,
Allan Wueste, Mary Leyden, Daanish Arasto, Prem Patel,
Eric Grable, J. M. Wick, Duc Nguyen, Naseem Arastu, J.
J. Wick, David A. Jacobs, Abul Arastu, Bassim Hijaz,
Gordon Mazur, Mike Patel, Herb Goldin, Michael
Sullivan, Lori Sullivan, Marsha Goldin, Smita Patie,
Ebrahim Barati- Marnani, Mary Ellen Cosenza, Mark
Carroll, Richard Duran, Andy G. Lean, Susan Duran,
Ruth Lean, and Krist Jansen.
In response to Councilmember Mikos and Ms. Bennett's
inquiries as to what staff meant regarding "other
changes ", Mr. Hogan stated that staff was expressing
concerns regarding the City's responsibility to
maintain the trees in such a manner as to protect
views and "other changes" refers to the growth of
plant material to be maintained by the Homeowners
Association, if the Council so indicates, thus
relieving the City from responsibility.
Mayor Hunter stated that he believes the City has an
obligation to stand by the decisions made, whether
right or wrong, since there is no evidence of any
threat to the public health, safety or welfare in
supporting the location of the fences and the approval
for the orchards appears to have been reconfirmed in a
letter dated October 16, 2001, written to the
applicant by the former Community Development
Director, Wayne Loftus.
Mayor Hunter requested that the Council take each item
under dispute and reach a consensus with specific
direction so that the items under dispute do not come
back to the Council again.
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A discussion followed between Council and staff
regarding the concept of keeping the orchards and
focused on: maintenance responsibilities for the
slopes going to the Homeowners Association rather than
the City's Landscape District; and amending the CC &R's
to include the various disclosures to current and
prospective homeowners without holding up occupancy.
Mr. Kueny stated that: it is not clear in all areas
along Championship Drive, where the City's Landscape
District, the individual homeowner, or the Homeowners
Association is responsible for the maintenance of the
slopes; any future amendments to the delineation of
the boundaries of the City's Landscape District would
have to come back to the Council for determination;
and staff would like to return on August 21" with a
determination of the natural breaks in the slopes to
have a clear demarcation of these boundaries.
MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved and Councilmember Millhouse
seconded a motion to: 1) Direct staff to approve the
orchards; 2) Toll Brothers will be required to amend and
record the CC &R's to include provisions for private
maintenance of orchards by the Homeowners Association,
subject to the approval of the amended CC &R's by the
Community Development Director and City Attorney; 3) a drip
irrigation system will be used for all orchard planting; 4)
Toll Brothers will be required to amend the Landscape
Maintenance District boundaries to exclude all orchard
areas; and 5) Toll Brothers will be required to file an
application to amend the General Plan Land Use Policy to
allow orchards.
Councilmember Mikos asked if the motion included a
requirement for prospective buyers to sign an
acknowledgment that the orchards will be maintained in
private ownership by a private funding mechanism
AMENDMENT TO THE PENDING MOTION: Mayor Hunter as the maker
of the motion, and Councilmember Millhouse as the second,
agreed to an amendment to the pending motion to add the
following: and 6) Toll Brothers will be responsible for
ensuring that for every lot sold there is a disclosure form
signed by a prospective buyer acknowledging that the
orchards will be maintained in private ownership by a
private funding mechanism. The amended motion carried by
voice vote 3 -0, Councilmembers Harper and Wozniak absent.
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Mayor Hunter stated that Toll Brothers needed confirmation
that they could complete all 95 homes.
A discussion followed between the Council and staff
which focused on: the placement of the fences, the
number of units allowed to be completed, the placement
of setbacks for infinity pools; the placement of
thresholds on Toll Brothers that do not impact
residents currently in escrow or who have deposited
fees; whether to tie the fencing issue as an incentive
for Toll Brothers to complete the intersection
improvements at Grimes Canyon Road and Los Angeles
Avenue; and whether, in consideration of safety
concerns, to require completion of the intersections
at Walnut Canyon Road /Grimes Canyon Road and
Championship Drive /Grimes Canyon Road prior to any
occupancy.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Messi, stated that
the Caltrans permit is expected within the next two
days and will need to be followed by a grading permit
issued by the City Engineer.
Mayor Hunter stated that it is his assertion that now
is not the time to consider intersection improvements
nor should there be any nexus between the actions at
this meeting and those improvements, as this topic is
not on the agenda and may even be in violation of the
Brown Act.
Councilmember Mikos stated that she has concerns about
allowing Toll Brothers to move forward with all 95
units, until after the meeting on August 21St due to
their past disregard of requirements and numerous
violations.
Councilmember Millhouse stated he has confidence in
Toll Brothers that they will take action to complete
the intersection improvements without holding up the
occupancy of any of the 95 homes.
MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved to: 1) permit the rear yard
fences to stay at the previously approved location of 10 to
12 feet below the slope; 2) make no distinction for Lots 1,
2, 3, and 4 in regard to fence location; 3) make no
reference to any occupancy with respect to this motion in
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terms of number; 4) establish no change in setback
requirements from that permitted by Zoning Code; and 5)
direct Toll Brothers to insert language in the CC &R's that
states that views are not guaranteed by the City or the
developer and may at some point in the future be obscured
by mature landscaping or other unanticipated changes.
AMENDMENT TO THE PENDING MOTION: Councilmember Millhouse
stated he would second the pending motion with the
following amendments: 1) that the minimum setbacks be only
for the infinity pools and that other structures be
prohibited in that area, and 2) that the CC &R's be modified
to reflect the maintenance requirements for the 10 -12 foot
slope area between the top of slope and the fence line.
Mayor Hunter concurred with the amendment to the motion.
The amended motion carried by voice vote 3 -0, with
Councilmembers Harper and Wozniak absent.
A discussion followed between Council, staff, and the
applicant regarding whether fencing on Lots 1, 2, 3,
and 4 would require staff approved Lot Line
Adjustments in order to comply with Council's
criteria. The consensus of the Council was to allow
the fencing below the top of slope on Lots 1, 2, 3,
and 4 if all homebuyers preferred this option, with
Toll Brothers to submit an application to amend the
lot lines consistent with the requirements of law.
Mr. Kueny clarified that staff would not allow pool
equipment on the slope.
MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved and Councilmember Millhouse
seconded a motion that these restrictions apply to the 95
lots currently defined as Phase I and will not preclude
occupancy approval. The motion carried by voice vote 2 -1,
Councilmember Mikos dissenting, Councilmembers Harper and
Wozniak absent.
Mr. Kueny clarified that staff will schedule for
discussion on August 21St all outstanding items that
should have been completed by Toll Brothers prior to
first occupancy but were not completed.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, a recess was declared. The time
was 9:26 p.m. The Council meeting reconvened at 9:52 p.m.
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C. Consider Arroyo Vista Community P.
Construction Plan and Scope
Recommendation: Approve the draft
and scope of work as presented in
including under - grounding of the
power line.
Ms. Lindley gave the staff report.
ark Phase II Draft
of Work. Staff
construction plan
the Agenda Report,
electrical utility
Councilmember Millhouse noted that the construction of
the baseball field will impact the use of the soccer
fields, which experience dawn to dusk use on
Saturdays. He expressed concern that an alternative
space needs to be provided for soccer activity prior
to the beginning of the baseball field construction.
Ms. Lindley stated that there would be very little
impact to the AYSO soccer field play, as the City will
provide additional soccer field space to accommodate
for the fields impacted.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt stated
that there were no public speakers.
MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember
Millhouse seconded a motion to approve the draft
construction plan and scope of work as presented in the
Agenda Report, including undergrounding of the electrical
utility power lines. The motion carried by voice vote 3 -0,
Councilmembers Harper and Wozniak absent.
D. Consider Award of Agreement to Antelope Valley
Bus /Coach USA to Operate and Maintain Moorpark City
Transit. Staff Recommendation: Accept the proposal
from, and award a contract to, Antelope Valley
Bus /Coach USA for the operation and maintenance of the
City fixed route bus, at the not to exceed amount of
$225,515 for the first year, and as proposed in
subsequent years, and authorize the Mayor to execute
the Agreement subject to final language approval by
the City Manager and City Attorney.
Mr. Brand gave the staff report.
Gerald Goldstein, 11932 Los Angeles Avenue, discussed
public transit concerns within the City of Moorpark.
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MOTION: Councilmember Millhouse moved and Councilmember
Mikos seconded a motion to accept the proposal from, and
award a contract to, Antelope Valley Bus /Coach USA for the
operation and maintenance of the City fixed route bus, at
the not to exceed amount of $225,515 for the first year,
and as proposed in subsequent years, and authorize the
Mayor to execute the Agreement subject to final language
approval by the City Manager and City Attorney. The motion
carried by voice vote 3 -0, Councilmembers Harper and
Wozniak absent.
E. Consider Proposed Development Agreement with Vintage
Crest Senior Apartments, L.P., a California Limited
Partnership. Staff Recommendation: Refer the
Development Agreement to the Planning Commission for a
public hearing on August 12, 2002, and set August 21,
2002, as the City Council public hearing date.
Mr. Kueny gave the staff report. He amended the
recommended meeting dates to August 26th for the
Planning Commission meeting and September 4th for the
City Council meeting.
In response to Councilmember Mikos, Mr. Kueny stated
that when the Development Agreement is voted to go to
the Planning Commission, typographical errors will be
corrected, and the issue regarding the life of the
project, including the regulatory agreement and the
bond, would be clarified to reflect the life of the
project, which could be for 100 years.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt stated
that there were no public speakers.
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to refer
the Development Agreement to the Planning Commission for a
public hearing on August 26, 2002, and set the City Council
public hearing date for September 4, 2002.
11. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember Millhouse
seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar with the
exception of Item 11.F., which was pulled from the Consent
Calendar for individual consideration. The motion carried
by roll call vote 3 -0, Councilmembers Harper and Wozniak
absent.
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A. Consider Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of
Auqust 1, 2001.
Consider Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of
March 6, 2002.
Staff Recommendation: Approve minutes as processed.
B. Consider Approval of Warrant Register for Fiscal Year
2001 -2002 - July 17, 2002.
Manual Warrants
109737
-
109743
&
$ 1,707.36
109852
Voided Warrants
107991
&
108011
&
$(2,085.03)
108142
&
108267
&
108976
&
109644
&
109663
&
109665
&
109668
&
109738
&
109739
&
109767
&
109741
-
109743
Payroll Liability
109729
-
109736
$ 13,167.32
Warrants
Regular Warrants 109748 - 109851 $397,797.49
Staff Recommendation: Approve the warrant register.
C. Consider Adoption of Resolution Amending the Fiscal
Year 2001/2002 Budget by Appropriating Older Americans
Act (OAA) Grant Funds for Senior Center Capital
Expenditures and Lifeline Devices. Staff
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2002 -1990
approving an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2001/2002
Budget by appropriating $18,738 in OAA grant funds for
Senior Center capital expenditures and lifeline
devices. (Roll Call Vote Required)
D. Consider Fiscal Year 2002/2003 Budqet Amendment for
Repairs to the Community Center. Staff Recommendation:
1) Adopt Resolution No. 2002 -1991, amending the FY
02/03 Budget by appropriating $24,500 from the General
Fund Reserve Balance for repairs to the Apricot Room
roof drains and Community Center Breezeway; and 2)
authorize the City Manager to amend the Agreement with
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Allen Bornstein Construction, Inc. to perform the roof
drain work at a cost not to exceed $3,700. (Roll Call
Vote Required)
E. Consider Authorizing the City Manager to Approve a
Two -Year Contract with Videomax Productions, Inc. for
Provision of cable Government Channel Production,
Operations, Maintenance, and Related Services. Staff
Recommendation: Direct the City Manager to approve a
two -year agreement with Videomax Productions, Inc.,
with an approximate 6 percent increase effective July
1, 2002.
G. Consider an Agreement Regarding Acquisition of
Property between Pardee Homes and the City of Moorpark
to Acquire Certain Real Property for Public Street
Purposes. (Tentative Tract Map No. 5045). Staff
Recommendation: Approve Agreement regarding
acquisition of property between Pardee Homes and the
City of Moorpark.
H. Consider an Agreement Regarding Acquisition of
Property between Pardee Homes and the City of Moorpark
to Acquire Certain Real Property for Public Street
Purposes. (Tentative Tract Map No. 5045). Staff
Recommendation: Approve Agreement Regarding
Acquisition of Property between Pardee Homes and the
City of Moorpark.
The following Item was pulled for individual consideration:
F. Consider Moorpark Boys & Girls Clubs /Packer Football
and American Youth Soccer Association (AYSO) Use
Agreements. Staff Recommendation: Approve five -year
use agreements with Moorpark Boys and Girls
Club /Packer Football and American Youth Soccer
Organization, pending any final language changes by
the City Manager and City Attorney and authorize the
City Manager to execute the agreements on behalf of
the City.
Mr. Hartnett stated that this item has been pulled to
be rescheduled, as AYSO was unable to send a
representative to attend this meeting, and they wish
to be present to discuss the indemnification clause in
the use agreement.
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MOTION: Councilmember Millhouse moved and Councilmember
Mikos seconded the motion to reschedule this item to August
21, 2002. The motion carried by voice vote 3 -0,
Councilmember Harper and Wozniak absent.
12. ORDINANCES:
A. Consider Ordinance No. 282, an Ordinance of the Cit
of Moorpark, California, Rescinding Ordinance No. 244,
which Adopted Specific Plan Zoning Designations and
Development Standards for Properties within Hidden
Creek Ranch Specific Plan (Specific Plan 8 /Specific
Plan 93 -1) . Staff Recommendation: Declare Ordinance
No. 282 read for the second time and adopted as read.
Mr. Montes read the title of Ordinance No. 282.
MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember
Millhouse seconded a motion to waive further reading of
Ordinance No. 282. The motion carried by voice vote 3 -0,
Councilmembers Harper and Wozniak absent.
MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember
Millhouse seconded a motion to declare Ordinance No 282
read for the second time and adopted as read. The motion
carried by voice vote 3 -0, Councilmembers Harper and
Wozniak absent.
13. CLOSED SESSION:
Mr. Kueny announced that the City Council would be going
into Closed Session for discussion of Items 13.B. (ten
cases) and 13.C.
MOTION: Councilmember Millhouse moved and Councilmember Mikos
seconded a motion to adjourn to closed session for a discussion
of Items 13.B (ten cases) and 13.C. The motion carried by voice
vote 3 -0, Councilmembers Harper and Wozniak absent.
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Subdivision (c)
of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code: (Number of
cases to be discussed - 10)
C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
(Subdivision (a) of Section 54956.9)
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The Environmental Coalition of Ventura County vs. City
of Moorpark and City Council of the City of Moorpark
(Case No. SCO21825)
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, the City Council meeting was
recessed to convene the Redevelopment Agency closed session. The
time was 10:07 p.m.
The Council reconvened into closed
Present in closed session were
Councilmember Millhouse, and Mayor
City Manager; Joseph Montes, City
Assistant City Manager; and Deborah
to City Manager /City Clerk.
session at 10:27 p.m.
Councilmember Mikos,
Hunter; Steven Kueny,
Attorney; Hugh Riley,
Traffenstedt, Assistant
The Council reconvened into open session at 10:55 p.m. Mr.
Kueny stated that ten cases under Item 13.B. and Item 13.C.
were discussed and that there was no action to report.
13. ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Hunter adjourned the meeting at 10:55 p.m.
Patrick Hunter, Mayor
ATTEST:
Deborah S. Traffenstedt
City Clerk
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Moorpark, California September 4, 2002
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark
was held on September 4, 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 6:44 p.m.
2. INVOCATION:
Bishop Nyles L. Christensen, Church of Latter -Day Saints,
gave the invocation.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Captain Robert LeMay, Ventura County Sheriff's Department,
led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmembers Mikos, Millhouse, Wozniak,
and Mayor Hunter.
Absent: Councilmember Harper.
Staff Present: Hugh Riley, Assistant City Manager; Ken
Gilbert, Public Works Director; Mary
Lindley, Community Services Director; Barry
Hogan, Community Development Director;
Walter Brown, City Engineer; Captain Robert
LeMay, Ventura County Sheriff's Department;
Julie C.T. Hernandez, Senior Management
Analyst; Laura Stringer, Senior Management
Analyst; Deborah Traffenstedt, Assistant to
City Manager /City Clerk and Blanca Garza,
Deputy City Clerk.
5. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS:
A. Proclamation Proclaiming September 11, 2002, as
Recognition of Freedom, a Day of Remembrance.
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September 4, 2002
Mayor Hunter presented the proclamation to Captain
LeMay, Ventura County Sheriff's Department.
B. Introduce new City Employee, Steven Valdez, Planning
Technician I.
Mayor Hunter introduced Steven Valdez, Planning
Technician I.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Councilmember Millhouse addressed a concern that was raised
by Mr. Colin Velasquez at the last meeting regarding a
closed session property negotiation item and a potential
conflict of interest. He stated that he spoke to the City
Attorney regarding this concern and does not believe that
he has spoken on the item or that there is a conflict. He
stated, however, that because of the perception of any
conflict, he would not participate in any discussion
regarding Mr. Velasquez's property, and would recluse
himself accordingly.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, the City Council meeting was
recessed to convene the Moorpark Redevelopment Agency meeting.
The time was 6:52 p.m. The City Council meeting reconvened at
6:53 p.m.
7. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
Mr. Riley requested that Items 10.C. and 10.E. be continued
to the September 18, 2002 meeting. He further requested
that Items ll.F., 11.G. and ll.K. be pulled from the
Consent Calendar for discussion.
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to reorder the
agenda and consider Items 10.C. and 10.E. prior to Announcements
and Future Agenda Items.
10. PRESENTATION /ACTION /DISCUSSION:
C. Consider Proposed Siqn Proaram for Commercial Planned
Development Permit No. 2001 -01 (Moorpark Marketplace -
357,621 Square Foot Commercial Center) Located South
of New Los Angeles Avenue, East of Miller Parkway and
West of the SR -23 Freeway on the Application of Zelman
Retail Partners, Inc. (Assessors Parcel Nos. 512 -0-
260 -015, -085 and -105). Staff Recommendation: Approve
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the Master Sign Program
recommended modifications.
MOTION: Councilmember Mikos
Wozniak seconded a motion to
September 18, 2002. The motion
Councilmember Harper absent.
September 4, 2002
subject
moved and
continue
carried by
to the staff
Councilmember
Item 10.C. to
voice vote 4 -0,
E. Consider Solid Waste Franchise Agreements, and
Resolution Rescinding Resolution No. 2001 -1924,
Updating Solid Waste Collection Fees for 2003. Staff
Recommendation: 1) Approve the City's Franchise
Agreements with Moorpark Rubbish Disposal and GI
Industries, subject to final language approval by the
City Manager and City Attorney; and 2) Adopt attached
Resolution No. 2002- updating the Solid Waste
Collection Fees effective January 1, 2003. (ROLL CALL
VOTE REQUIRED)
MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember
Wozniak seconded a motion to continue Item 10.E. to
September 18, 2002. The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0,
Councilmember Harper absent.
8. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
Councilmember Mikos announced that the next guided hike
would take place at Happy Camp Canyon Regional Park on
September 7, 2002, from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Mayor Hunter announced the following events: Moorpark
After Dark Back to School Dance on September 9, 2002, 7:00
p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Arroyo Vista Recreation Center;
Teen Band Jam on September 13, 2002, 7:30 p.m. to 10:00
p.m. at the Arroyo Vista Recreation Center; and, Skate Park
Contest on September 12, 2002, 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. with
regular skating activities on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 3:00
p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Arroyo Vista Skate Park.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Consider Proposed Development Agreement with Vintage
Crest Senior Apartments, L.P., a California Limited
Partnership. Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the public
hearing, accept public testimony, and close the public
hearing; and 2) Introduce Ordinance No. 285 for first
reading.
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Mr. Hogan presented the staff report and requested the
following changes to the Development Agreement:
- Pg. 5, Item 3, Line 7, change "July 17 2002" to
"July 10, 2002 ";
- Pg. 11, Section 6.3, Sentence 7, strike "which"
after "annual adjustment ";
- Pg. 12, Section 6.4, Sentence 5, strike "which"
after "annual indexing ";
- Pg. 12, Section 6.5, Sentence 7, strike "which"
after "annual adjustment ";
- Pg. 13, Section 6. 6, Sentence 4, insert "per
unit" after "($4,250) ";
- Pg. 13, Section 6.6, Sentence 6, strike "which"
after "annual indexing "; and
- Pg. 18, Section 6.10, last paragraph, insert
"for the life of the project" after "assisted
living facility."
Mr. Hogan concluded by stating that the amendments
reorder the preambles and change the date in the
ordinance.
Mayor Hunter opened the public hearing.
Steve Gall, Executive Vice President of USA
Properties, 2440 Professional Drive, Suite 100,
Roseville, extended appreciation to the City and
staff; agreed with the proposed language changes in
the Development Agreement; and stated that grading
would begin in approximately mid - September. He noted
that based on his quick review of the allocation list,
he is confident that the funding is in place for the
tax - exempt bond financing.
Ron Andrade, Chairman of the Board of Candelaria
American Indian Council for Ventura County, and
Chairman of the Native American Indian Intertravel
Association of Ventura County, 300 Moorpark Avenue,
spoke in opposition to the permit and development. He
stated that both organizations should have been
notified because the project is receiving public
funding and that they should have been given the
opportunity to review the environmental documents to
determine whether there were any impacts to the
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American Indian community. He stated that he would
continue to oppose the development until his
organizations have reviewed the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) or National
Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) documents. He
referenced a situation regarding a resident who
experienced administrative roadblocks when seeking a
permit for a retaining wall and driveway, and
commented that the permit process is easier for big
companies than for small organizations or individuals.
He stated that equal treatment should be given by the
City's Engineer Office and the Community Development
Department. He further stated that his organization
would continue to press the matter until the issue of
equal treatment is resolved.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Hogan stated that the
City has complied with the CEQA statutory notification
requirements with regard to this project. He stated
that this is not a federal project and does not fall
under NEPA guidelines. He clarified that pursuant to
CEQA, a Negative Declaration was prepared. He stated
that the City has not received a prior request from
the two organizations referenced by Mr. Andrade
requesting notification, but would put them on the
list as soon as the request is made in writing. He
further stated that a records check of known sites was
performed and there is no known archeological site on
the project site. He said that if such a find is
discovered the work will cease and a monitor will come
out and review the site. He explained that if, under
the grading conditions, a find is exhumed, the City
would follow the CEQA requirements.
Mayor Hunter requested staff provide a report on the
matter regarding the wall and driveway concerns
expressed by Mr. Andrade for review at the next
meeting. He explained that the Council is precluded
by law from taking action on any item that is not on
the agenda.
Councilmember Millhouse stated
sensitive to archeological sites
wishes to be notified of develo
their request will be fulfilled.
encouraging that should something
grading or excavation, there is a
that the City is
and that if anyone
pments in the City,
He stated that it is
be found during the
policy in place that
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would stop all work so that situation can be assessed
and handled properly. He explained that the
permitting process could sometimes be cumbersome
depending on the complexity of problems associated
with each request, however, all requests are treated
equally, and the City does address them when concerns
arise.
Mayor Hunter agreed that some difficulties do occur
during the permit process, but the City takes each
request seriously and tries to resolve each issue in a
fair and equitable manner.
Councilmember Mikos thanked the speaker for raising
the issue because it reminds everyone of what the City
should be doing. She noted that there is a specific
condition regarding archeological finds in the
conditions of approval for this project.
Mayor Hunter closed the public hearing.
Ms. Traffenstedt read the ordinance by title.
MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember
Wozniak seconded a motion to waive full reading of
Ordinance No. 285. The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0,
Councilmember Harper absent.
MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember
Wozniak seconded a motion to declare Ordinance No. 285
introduced for first reading. The motion carried by voice
vote 4 -0, Councilmember Harper absent.
B. Consider Amending Fiscal Year 2002 -2003 Annual Action
Plan of Ventura County Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) Fiscal Year 2000 -2005 Consolidated Plan
to Include Theater on High Project; Consider Adoption
of Resolution to Apply for Section 108 Loan for
Theater on High Project for $500,000 from the U. S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for
Furnishings, Fixtures and Equipment (FF &E) for the
Theater at 45 East High Street and for the Acquisition
of 11 -17 East High Street; and Consider Approving
Agreement Between City of Moorpark and Janss IV
Recreation for Theater on High Project. Staff
Recommendation: Open the public hearing, take
testimony, and continue hearing to September 18, 2002.
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Mr. Riley presented the staff report. He requested
that the City Council refer the security and lien
position issues to the Budget and Finance Committee
for further review and recommendation.
Mayor Hunter opened the public hearing, and there were
no requests from the public to speak on this matter.
MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember
Wozniak seconded a motion to refer the outstanding issues
to the Budget and Finance Committee for review and continue
the public hearing open to September 18, 2002. The motion
carried by voice vote 4 -0, Councilmember Harper absent.
10. PRESENTATION /ACTION /DISCUSSION:
A. Consider Teen Council Appointments. Staff
Recommendation: Make appointments to the Teen Council
for a one -year term to end on June 30, 2003.
Ms. Traffenstedt presented the staff report.
Mayor Hunter commented on the difficulty in recruiting
representatives from the 7th and 12th grades.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Lindley stated that
staff approached each of the schools, but that efforts
may have been hampered due to the process being
performed at the end of the school year.
In response to Councilmember Mikos, Ms. Lindley stated
that staff did not go to the high school class at
Moorpark College.
Mayor Hunter recommended that staff contact Captain
LeMay's staff at the high school. He further
recommended waiving the rules to facilitate making one
motion.
MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved and Councilmember Millhouse
seconded a motion to appoint Andrea Green, Sanaz Keyhani,
Zahabiya Chithiwala, Britteny Best, Todd Koszela, Taylor
Skinner, Greg Priebe, Shannon Pflaumer, Nick Semnani,
Shauna Marsh, and Elizabeth Saidkhanian to the Teen Council
for a one -year term to end on June 30, 2003. The motion
carried by voice vote 4 -0, Councilmember Harper absent.
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B. Consider Appointments to the Ventura County Area
Agency on Aging. Staff Recommendation: Appoint one
(1) representative and one (1) alternate to the Area
Agency on Aging for a two -year term from July 1, 2002,
through June 30, 2004.
Ms. Traffenstedt presented the staff report.
Mayor Hunter requested that the rules be waived to
facilitate making one motion.
MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved and Councilmember Wozniak
seconded a motion to appoint Morrie Abramson as
representative and Anthony Bellasalma as alternate to the
Ventura County Area Agency on Aging. The motion carried by
voice vote 4 -0, Councilmember Harper absent.
D. Consider Discussion of Replacement of Nonconformin
Structures when Destroyed by More than Fifty Percent
(500) Chapter 17.52 (Nonconformities and Substandard
Lots) . Staff Recommendation: Direct staff to provide a
letter to Mrs. Tash clarifying the City's requirements
for reconstruction of nonconforming uses.
Mr. Hogan presented the staff report.
Councilmember Mikos requested that staff reference the
appropriate sections of the Municipal Code in the
letter so that individuals can take the letters to
their lenders.
In response to Councilmember Millhouse, Mr. Hogan
stated that a letter would be sent to Mrs. Tash and
any other property owner requesting a similar letter.
MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember
Millhouse seconded a motion to approve the staff
recommendation to provide a letter to Mrs. Tash clarifying
the City's requirements for reconstruction of nonconforming
uses and to provide additional letters to homeowners and
lenders when requested. The motion carried by voice vote 4-
0, Councilmember Harper absent.
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11. CONSENT CALENDAR:
MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember
Mikos seconded a motion to pull Items 11.F., 11.G., and
11.K. for individual consideration, and to approve the
balance of the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by
roll call vote 4 -0, Councilmember Harper absent.
A. Consider Approval of Minutes of Special Meeting of
Auaust 27, 2002.
Staff Recommendation: Approve minutes as processed.
B. Consider Approval
of Warrant
Register
for Fiscal Year
2001 -2002 - September 4, 2002.
Voided Warrant
110378
$
0.00
Regular Warrants
110375 -
110390 &
$
281,305.23
110523 -
110526
$
2,054.91
Staff Recommendation:
Approve
the warrant
register.
C. Consider Approval
of Warrant
Register
for Fiscal Year
2002 -2003 - September 4, 2002.
Manual Warrant
110432
$
270.00
Payroll Liability
110433 -
110439
$
11,043.84
Warrants
Regular Warrants
110391 -
110431 &
$
789,666.35
110440 -
110522
$
21,184.24
Staff Recommendation: Approve the warrant register.
D. Consider Moorpark Boys & Girls Club /Moorpark
Basketball Association (MBA) Use Agreement. Staff
Recommendation: Approve five -year use agreement with
Moorpark Boys & Girls Club /Moorpark Basketball
Association (MBA), as submitted subject to final
language approved by City Manager and City Attorney
and authorize the City Manager to execute the
agreement on behalf of the City.
E. Consider Director Determination of Use in the M -1 Zone
for a Proposed Harley Davidson Dealership Pursuant to
Section 17.040.050J. Staff Recommendation: Concur
with the Community Development Director's
determination.
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F. Consider a Collaboration Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU) with the Moorpark/Simi Valley Neighborhoods for
Learning. Staff Recommendation: Approve the proposed
Collaboration Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with
the Moorpark /Simi Valley Neighborhoods for Learning
(NFL), subject to final language approval of the City
Manager and authorize the City Manager to execute the
MOU on the City's behalf.
G. Consider Resolution Amending Personnel Rules and
Regulations for the Positions in the Competitive
Service and Rescinding Resolution No 2001 -1890.
Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2002 -2000.
H. Consider Resolution Designating the Intersection of
Cedarpine Lane and Deering Lane to be a Stop
Intersection and Directing the Placement of STOP Signs
at all Entrances Thereto. Staff Recommendation: Adopt
Resolution No. 2002 -1998.
I. Consider Third Addendum to Memorandum of Agreement
(MOA) with Service Employees International Union AFL-
CIO, CLC Local 998. Staff Recommendation: Authorize
the City Manager to approve the Third Addendum to the
MOA with the final language to be approved by the City
Manager.
J. Consider Ventura County Community Foundation Grant
Resolution for the Moorpark Senior Center. Staff
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2002 -1999,
authorizing submittal of a grant application to the
Ventura County Community Foundation to fund a
bilingual older adult exercise class and authorizing
the City Manager to serve as signatory for the grant.
K. Consider Approval of Final Ma2 for Vesting Tentative
Tract Map (VTTM) 5321 and Associated Documents (Zelman
Development Co.) . Staff Recommendation: 1) Accept the
offers of dedication on the Final Map; 2) direct the
Mayor and the City Clerk to cause the recordation of
the Final Map for VTTM 5321; and 3) authorize the City
Manager to sign, and direct the City Clerk to record
the "Hold Harmless Agreement - National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System."
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The following items were pulled from the Consent Calendar
for individual consideration:
F. Consider a Collaboration Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU) with the Moorpark /Simi Valley Neighborhoods for
Learning. Staff Recommendation: Approve the proposed
Collaboration Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with
the Moorpark /Simi Valley Neighborhoods for Learning
(NFL), subject to final language approval of the City
Manager and authorize the City Manager to execute the
MOU on the City's behalf.
Ms. Hernandez reviewed the following changes to the
MOU, which provide clarity as to what the City is
agreeing to within the MOU:
1) Title - Add Moorpark College to the title and
throughout the document to clarify what the
college will be doing for the City in the
partnership;
2) Term - Since the term of the MOU cannot be
specified due to changes or any unexpected delays
in the award process, staff is asking approval of
the 36 -month term from the date of the award;
3) In -kind Match - Clarified that where staff time
will be provided, applies to the use of computer
and software that will be used by staff only;
4) Duties of Moorpark NFL and Moorpark College - NFL
will provide programming administration of funds,
and Moorpark College (actual fiscal agent) will
do accounting and accounts receivable, and other
types of administrative support;
5) Housing - The "housing" that will be provided for
by the college will be in the form of an
"office ";
6) Responsibilities - Change the childcare
scholarships for full range 0 -5 years (not
original target of 0 -2 years) to enhance the goal
to service from 100 to 200 children;
7) Mobile Services - Insert and identify
neighborhoods that will receive mobile services
as a minimum;
8) Under - One -Roof - type of office would be located
in downtown area; and
9) Addition of Moorpark's responsibilities for
clarity.
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Mayor Hunter commented on the ambiguity of the term
"children ages 0 -5 ". Ms. Hernandez explained that "0"
takes into account pregnant mothers. Mayor Hunter
pointed out that prenatal care was not included on
page 159 and suggested changing the language to read
"prenatal care and children through the age of 5."
Councilmember Mikos stated that the community has been
awaiting this program for quite some time. She
provided the following list of services for the
benefit of the public: childcare scholarships,
enhanced skills, beginning new child care centers,
support groups, donation activities, dial -a -ride for
medical and social service appointments, mobile
services for certain neighborhoods including Villa
Campesina, Campus Park East and West, La Colonia, Home
Acres, Happy Camp, and ranches surrounding Moorpark.
MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember
Millhouse seconded a motion to approve the proposed
Collaboration Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the
Moorpark /Simi Valley Neighborhoods for Learning (NFL) with
the adjusted changes, subject to final language approval of
the City Manager and authorize the City Manager to execute
the MOU on the City's behalf. The motion carried by voice
vote 4 -0, Councilmember Harper absent.
G. Consider Resolution Amending Personnel Rules and
Regulations for the Positions in the Competitive
Service and Rescinding Resolution No. 2001 -1890.
Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2002 -2000.
Ms. Traffenstedt stated that this item was pulled to
revise the definition of "veteran" to read as follows:
"Veteran ": This definition shall have the same
meaning as in Section 18973 of the State Government
Code, for the purposes of determination of veterans
preference in establishment of an employment list
following a competitive examination (pursuant to
Section 7.1 of these Rules).
MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember
Millhouse seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2002-
2000, as amended by staff. The motion carried by voice
vote 4 -0, Councilmember Harper absent.
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K. Consider Approval of Final Map for Vesting Tentative
Tract Map (VTTM) 5321 and Associated Documents (Zelman
Development Co.). Staff Recommendation: 1) Accept the
offers of dedication on the Final Map; 2) direct the
Mayor and the City Clerk to cause the recordation of
the Final Map for VTTM 5321; and 3) authorize the City
Manager to sign, and direct the City Clerk to record
the "Hold Harmless Agreement - National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System."
Mr. Brown explained that this item was pulled because
the final map had not been received until today, but
that staff now has the materials from the developer
and feels that the final map is recordable. He stated
that staff is satisfied that the map is both
technically correct and in substantial conformance
with the conditions of approval. He stated that the
agenda report outlines some NPDES requirements that
are satisfied by agreements executed by the developer.
He concluded by stating that the map itself, the deed
from the existing property owner, and the indemnity
agreement would be recorded concurrently so the
outstanding issue of the owner being identified in the
indemnity agreement has been resolved.
MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember
Wozniak seconded a motion to: 1) Accept the offers of
dedication on the Final Map; 2) Direct the Mayor and the
City Clerk to cause the recordation of the Final Map for
VTTM 5321; and 3) Authorize the City Manager to sign, and
direct the City Clerk to record the `Hold Harmless
Agreement - National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System." The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0,
Councilmember Harper absent.
12. ORDINANCES:
None.
13. CLOSED SESSION:
None was held.
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14. ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION: Councilmember Millhouse moved and Councilmember Wozniak
seconded a motion to adjourn. The motion carried by voice vote
4 -0, Councilmember Harper absent. The time was 7:52 p.m.
Patrick Hunter, Mayor
ATTEST:
Deborah S. Traffenstedt
City Clerk
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Moorpark, California September 18, 2002
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark
was held on September 18, 2002 in the Community Center of said
City located at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California.
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Pro Tempore Mikos called the meeting to order at 6:45
p.m.
2. INVOCATION:
Pastor Tony Amatangelo, Life Spring Community Church, gave
the invocation.
3. ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmembers Harper, Millhouse, Wozniak,
and Mayor Pro Tempore Mikos.
Absent: Mayor Hunter.
Staff present: Steven Kueny, City Manager; Joseph Montes,
City Attorney; Hugh Riley, Assistant City
Manager; Ken Gilbert, Public Works Director;
Mary Lindley, Community Services Director;
Barry Hogan, Community Development Director;
Walter Brown, City Engineer; Sergeant Mike
Aranada, Sheriff's Department; John Brand,
Senior Management Analyst; Dave Bobardt,
Planning Manager; John Hartnett, Recreation
Superintendent; and Deborah Traffenstedt,
Assistant to City Manager /City Clerk.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: (Part of Opening Ceremony for Senior
Games, Item 5.A.)
Vera Sorrels led the Pledge of Allegiance.
5. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS:
A. Opening Ceremony for Senior Games.
Mayor Pro Tempore Mikos announced the Opening Ceremony
for the Senior Games. A brief presentation followed
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with comments by Mayor Pro Tempore Mikos and Vera
Sorrels.
B. Recognize Country Days Logo Contest Winner - Emily
Sarpolus.
Mayor Pro Tempore Mikos presented a certificate of
recognition to Emily Sarpolus.
C. City Manager's Monthly Report.
Barry Hogan, Community Development Director, gave the
monthly report. Mr. Hogan introduced his staff and
gave an update on approved projects under construction
and projects for which applications are in the review
process.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Cindy Hollister, a Moorpark resident, discussed the new
website, moorparkuncensored.com, which features articles
about City Council candidates and issues relating to the
City Council, Planning Commission, and Redevelopment
Agency, a public service webpage highlighting different
businesses, web pages devoted to children and animal
friends, and a webpage to voice opinions on the editor's
page.
Manual Tessia, Moorpark resident, provided a history of his
property, which is the subject of Consent Item No. 11.J.
He raised concerns about his grading permit application,
and requested he be allowed to make improvements to his
property.
Ron Andrade, a Moorpark resident, stated that Mr. Tessia is
a professional engineer. He discussed his civil rights
experience and raised concern that staff feels they have
unfettered discretionary authority. He requested that the
Council resolve this issue and approve the driveway, since
there are no code violations, nor is a grading permit
necessary.
In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Mikos, Mr. Kueny stated
that Mr. Tessia admitted to building a retaining wall
without a permit. He stated that staff would determine the
amount of dirt moved, at which time it can be determined
whether a grading permit is needed.
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In response to Councilmember Millhouse, Mr. Kueny stated
that staff informs anyone coming to the counter whether a
permit is required.
Mr. Hogan stated that plans were submitted in 1999 showing
that 90 -cubic yards of dirt would be moved and, as a
result, a Zone Clearance was granted by the Planning
Department. He stated that the applicants applied for a
permit and a plan check was performed, but a final permit
was never approved; therefore, the plan check expired. He
stated that now the applicant wants to move only 43 -cubic
yards of dirt resulting in a difference between the two
plans, which needs to be evaluated by staff to determine
whether a grading permit is necessary. He stated that the
applicant has submitted new plans for the retaining wall
and grading. He concluded by stating that if a grading
permit is not necessary then one will not be required;
however, a permit will be needed for the retaining wall.
Mayor Pro Tempore Mikos stated that this item is on the
agenda, and that if further discussion is needed, this item
should be pulled from the Consent Calendar and discussed at
the appropriate time.
Diane Galvin, President of Moorpark Rotary Club, thanked
the City for its generous contribution towards the Civil
War Reenactment Fundraiser, which is scheduled for November
2 -3, 2002. She discussed the planned event and the non-
profit organizations that were sponsored as a result of the
event last year.
7. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
Councilmember Millhouse requested that Item No. ll.H. be
pulled from the Consent Calendar for individual
consideration.
Mr. Hogan requested that Item No. ll.J. be pulled from the
Consent Calendar for individual consideration.
8. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
Mayor Pro Tempore Mikos announced the Arroyo Cleanup Day
scheduled for September 21, 2002, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00
p.m. at Arroyo Vista Recreation Center. She invited
everyone to attend the Country Days celebration on
September 28, 2002, 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., in Downtown
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Moorpark. She further invited everyone to participate in
the Relay for Life Fundraiser on September 28, 2002.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, the City Council recessed to
convene a meeting of the Moorpark Redevelopment Agency. The
time was 7:19 p.m. The City Council meeting reconvened at 7:20
p.m.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Consider Amending Fiscal Year 2002 -2003 Annual Action
Plan of Ventura County Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) Fiscal Year 2000 -2005 Consolidated Plan
to Include Theater on High Project; Consider Adoption
of Resolution No. 2002- to Apply for Section 108
Loan for Theater on High Project for $500,000 from the
U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD) for Furnishings, Fixtures and Equipment (FF &E)
for the Theater at 45 East High Street and for the
Acquisition of 11 -17 East High Street; and Consider
Approving Agreement Between City of Moorpark and Janss
IV Recreation for Theater on High Project. (Continued
with public hearing open from September 4, 2002
meeting.) Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as
deemed appropriate.
Mr. Kueny requested that this item be continued to
October 2, 2002, to allow the Budget and Finance
Committee time to meet and prepare a recommendation.
MOTION: Councilmember Millhouse moved and Councilmember
Harper seconded a motion to continue the public hearing
open to October 2, 2002. The motion carried by voice vote
4 -0, Mayor Hunter absent.
B. Consider Zoning Ordinance Amendment Case No. 2002 -04,
an Ordinance to Amend Chapter 17.30 of the Moorpark
Municipal Code Related to Lighting Regulations.
(Continued with public hearing open from August 21,
2002 meeting.) Staff Recommendation: 1) Continue with
the open public hearing and accept additional public
testimony, and close the public hearing; 2) Adopt
Resolution No. 2002 -2001, adopting the Negative
Declaration prepared on behalf of Zoning Ordinance
Amendment Case No. 2002 -04; 3) Introduce zone change
Ordinance No. 286 for first reading.
Mr. Bobardt gave the staff report.
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Mayor Pro Tempore Mikos announced that the public
hearing was still open.
Councilmember Harper stated that he teaches in the
astronomy program at Moorpark College and concurs with
the staff recommended wording.
Mayor Pro Tempore Mikos raised concern about the drop -
down lenses and suggested that the ordinance be
modified so that they are not used in the areas north
of the State Route 118 freeway.
Councilmember Harper explained that the problem exists
with the bulb itself and not the exposed area below
the shield and light fixture, which has been addressed
in the staff report.
Councilmember Millhouse concurred that staff has
addressed the concerns of Moorpark College.
In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Mikos, Mr. Hogan
stated that a specific plan could address lighting
separately; however, the ordinance should remain
consistent.
Councilmember Wozniak stated that the language in the
ordinance allows the City the option of choosing the
lighting for a project.
In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Mikos, Councilmember
Harper stated that there are diverse opinions
regarding the lighting problems at the College. He
explained that the main concern is the unshielded
lighting and the side - lighting on the industrial
buildings.
Mayor Pro Tempore Mikos closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember
Harper seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2002 -2001,
adopting the Negative Declaration prepared on behalf of
Zoning Ordinance Amendment Case No. 2002 -04. The motion
carried by voice vote, 4 -0, Mayor Hunter absent.
Mr. Montes read the ordinance by title.
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MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember
Harper seconded a motion to waive full reading of Ordinance
No. 286. The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0, Mayor
Hunter absent.
MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember
Harper seconded a motion to declare Ordinance No. 286
introduced for first reading. The motion carried by voice
vote 4 -0, Mayor Hunter absent.
C. Consider General Plan Amendment No. 2002 -03 and Zone
Change No. 2002 -03 on the Application of Toll
Brothers, Inc. and the City of Moorpark to Amend the
Land Use Element, Land Use Map and Zoning Map, in
order to: 1) Align Land Use Designations and Zones
with Lot Lines in Vesting Tentative Tract Map No.
4928; 2) Allow for a Lot Line Adjustment with an
Adjacent Piece of Land for the Development of a Water
Tank Site; and 3) Clarify Policy Related to the
Separation of Residential Uses from Agricultural Uses.
Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the public hearing,
accept public testimony, and close the public hearing;
2) Adopt Resolution No. 2002 -2002 to adopt the
proposed amendments to the General Plan Land Use
Element and Map prepared on behalf of General Plan
Amendment Case No. 2002 -03; and 3) Introduce zone
change Ordinance No. 287 for first reading.
Mr. Hogan gave the staff report.
Mayor Pro Tempore Mikos opened the public hearing.
Craig Messi, representing Toll Brothers, 7142 Trevino
Drive, spoke in support of the staff recommendation.
Ms. Traffenstedt stated that one written statement
card was received from Tamara Husted, a Moorpark
resident, in support of the staff recommendation.
Mayor Pro Tempore Mikos closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Councilmember Millhouse
Harper seconded a motion to adopt
adopting the proposed amendments
Use Element and Map prepared of
Amendment Case No. 2002 -03. ThE
vote 4 -0, Mayor Hunter absent.
moved and Councilmember
Resolution No. 2002 -2002,
to the General Plan Land
behalf of General Plan
motion carried by voice
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Mr. Montes read the ordinance by title.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember
Wozniak seconded a motion to waive full reading of
Ordinance No. 287. The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0,
Mayor Hunter absent.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember
Wozniak seconded a motion to declare Ordinance No. 287
introduced for first reading. The motion carried by voice
vote 4 -0, Mayor Hunter absent.
D. Consider Minor Modification No. 1 to Tentative Tract
Map No. 5181 and Residential Planned Development No.
99 -01 to Modify the Conditions of Approval Pertaining
to Drainage Matters. Applicant: TR Partners, LLC. (APN
512 -0- 131 -070). Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the
public hearing, accept public testimony, and close the
public hearing; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2002 -2003
approving Minor Modification No. 1 to Tentative Tract
5181 and Residential Planned Development No. 99 -01.
Mr. Hogan gave the staff report.
Mayor Pro Tempore Mikos opened the public hearing.
Patrick Leyden, representing TR Partners, LLC, 4386
Manorview Court, Moorpark, spoke in support of the
staff recommendation.
Mayor Pro Tempore Mikos closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember
Wozniak seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2002 -2003
approving Minor Modification No. 1 to Tentative Tract 5181
and Residential Planned Development No. 99 -01. The motion
carried by voice vote 4 -0, Mayor Hunter absent.
E. Conduct a Public Hearing to Receive Testimony to
Update the City's Library Facility Fee and Adopt a
Resolution Approving the Revised Library Facility Fee.
Staff Recommendation: Open the Public Hearing to
receive testimony, close the Public Hearing, adopt
Resolution No. 2002 -2004, revising the Library
Facility Fee as identified in the Agenda Report to be
effective 60 days hereafter, which will be November
18, 2002.
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Ms. Lindley gave the staff report.
In response to Councilmember Harper
received from Building Industry
Lindley stated that all libraries
are experiencing deficits. She E
target square foot goal for library
of Camarillo is 0.75 foot per
significantly higher than the City
and that the staff recommendation is
regarding a letter
Association, Ms.
in Ventura County
explained that the
space for the City
capita, which is
of Santa Clarita,
justified.
In response to Councilmember Harper that the burden is
being placed on new construction, Ms. Lindley stated
that the City currently collects fees on new
development and that staff is requesting that the fee
be increased.
Mr. Kueny explained that the fee structure is
patterned after the police and fire facilities fees
and is always collected on new development. He stated
that new development is not being asked to carry the
burden of existing deficiencies, but only for future
population growth.
Councilmember Millhouse clarified that the City would
still have to generate funds for existing
deficiencies.
Councilmember Wozniak discussed regional library
funding shortfalls and stated that the City has an
obligation to service the community.
Councilmember Harper stated that book collection space
is required regardless of the size of the City, and
should be comparable to that of larger neighboring
cities.
In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Mikos, Mr. Kueny
responded that the actual average number of residents
per dwelling units is almost 3.4 for single - family
residences, but the City is using the lower estimate
of 3.04 for the fee calculation.
Mayor Pro Tempore Mikos opened the public hearing.
Rondi Guthrie, Building Industry Association (BIA),
24005 Ventura Blvd., Calabasas, requested a
continuance in order to review the staff report. She /
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stated that only Moorpark has a library fee in Ventura
County, and expressed concern about how the fees were
calculated, and on the large increase. She noted that
the North Park project was not included and felt that
the information provided in the staff report was
inadequate.
Mayor Pro Tempore Mikos explained that if the North
Park project goes forward, there would be an increase
in population and library needs. She stated that the
North Park project is still in the proposal stage;
therefore, that project should not be considered in
the calculations until after it receives Council
approval. She further explained that the staff
recommendation is at the lower end of the national
average.
Councilmember Millhouse expressed concern that the
City's library needs may change based on new
technology and that the fees may prevent a segment of
the population from living here. He spoke in support
of continuing this item to the next meeting to address
the concerns raised, and to gain some support from
BIA.
Councilmember Harper stated that the BIA has some
valid concerns; however, housing affordability is not
an issue, because the fees could be waived under the
Affordable Housing Agreements.
Mr. Kueny concurred that the Council has the option to
consider waiving the fees.
Mayor Pro Tempore Mikos commented that fees were
negotiated for the Vintage Crest project. She spoke
in support of the staff recommendation and stated that
the concerns raised by the BIA could be clarified at
the staff level.
Mayor Pro Tempore Mikos closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Millhouse reiterated his support for a
continuance based on the concerns raised by the BIA
and his concerns regarding cost of housing and the
impacts to those that may not qualify.
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MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember
Wozniak seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2002-
2004, revising the Library Facility Fee as identified in
the Agenda Report to be effective 60 days hereafter, which
will be November 18, 2002. The motion carried by voice
vote 3 -1 -0, Councilmember Millhouse opposed and Mayor
Hunter absent.
10. PRESENTATION /ACTION /DISCUSSION:
A. Consider Proposed Sign Program for Commercial Planned
Development Permit No. 2001 -01 (Moorpark Marketplace -
357,621 Square Foot Commercial Center) Located South
of New Los Angeles Avenue, East of Miller Parkway and
West of the SR -23 Freeway on the Application of Zelman
Retail Partners, Inc. (Assessors Parcel Nos. 512 -0-
260 -015, 085 and 105). (Continued from September 4,
2002 meeting.) Staff Recommendation: Approve the
Master Sign Program subject to the staff recommended
modifications.
Mr. Hogan requested that this item be continued.
MOTION: Councilmember Millhouse moved and Councilmember
Harper seconded a motion to continue this item to October
2, 2002. The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0, Mayor
Hunter absent.
B. Consider Solid Waste Franchise Agreements, and
Resolution Rescinding Resolution No. 2001 -1924,
Updating Solid Waste Collection Fees for 2003.
(Continued from September 4, 2002 meeting.) Staff
Recommendation: 1) Approve the City's Franchise
Agreements with Moorpark Rubbish Disposal and GI
Industries, subject to final language approval by the
City Manager and City Attorney; and 2) Adopt attached
Resolution No. 2002 -2005, updating the Solid Waste
Collection Fees effective January 1, 2003. (ROLL CALL
VOTE REQUIRED)
Mr. Brand gave the staff report.
In response to Councilmember Harper, Mr. Brand replied
that the hauler replaces containers if they are
damaged by the hauler or a third party.
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Mr. Kueny clarified that the hauler would provide a
replacement the first time the container is damaged,
but would probably charge the resident if it happens
repeatedly.
In response to Councilmember Millhouse regarding
future implementation of a recycling program for
commercial properties, Mr. Montes replied that the
Resolution addresses several aspects of increasing
recycling programs.
In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Mikos regarding the
super recycler rate, Mr. Brand stated that a resident
could pay an additional cost per month for a larger
recyclable container and not lose the super recycler
rate.
Mr. Kueny stated that the option could be clarified as
a footnote to the exhibit.
Chuck Anderson, representing Moorpark Rubbish, 490
Industrial Street, Simi Valley, responded to
Councilmember Harper's question by stating that his
policy is to replace the first barrel that is damaged;
however, further investigation would be conducted as
to the cause or reason for the damage. He noted that
typically, the damage is caused by the hauler's
equipment.
Mike Smith, representative from GI Rubbish, from his
seat in the audience, concurred with the statements
made by Mr. Anderson.
In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Mikos, Mr. Montes
stated that no other change is needed except for the
City Manager's recommendation to add clarification in
the footnote of the exhibit.
MOTION: Councilmember Millhouse moved and Councilmember
Harper seconded a motion to: 1) Approve the City's
Franchise Agreements with Moorpark Rubbish Disposal and GI
Industries, subject to final language approval by the City
Manager and City Attorney; 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2002-
2005, as amended, updating the Solid Waste Collection Fees
effective January 1, 2003. The motion carried by roll call
vote 4 -0, Mayor Hunter absent.
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C. Consider Ordinance to Amend Municipal Code 12.16,
Parks, and Adopt a New Park Reservation Fees and
Policies Resolution to Limit the Use of Amplified
Sound in City Parks and other Use Revisions. Staff
Recommendation: Introduce Ordinance No. 288 for first
reading, and adopt Resolution No. 2002 -2006.
Mr. Hartnett gave the staff report.
In response to Councilmember Millhouse, Mr. Hartnett
stated that youth sports have separate rules.
Mr. Montes read the ordinance by title.
MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember
Harper seconded a motion to waive full reading of Ordinance
No. 288. The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0, Mayor
Hunter absent.
MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember
Harper seconded a motion to declare Ordinance No. 288
introduced for first reading. The motion carried by voice
vote 4 -0, Mayor Hunter absent.
D. Consider Scheduling a Council Workshop to Review and
Discuss Design of New Police Services Center. Staff
Recommendation: Schedule work session to review
concept design recommendations for the Police Services
Center for October 9, 2002 at 6:30 p.m.
Mr. Riley gave the staff report.
Mr. Kueny noted that the workshop would also include a
work session on the State Route 23 study that the City
Engineer's Office has prepared.
In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Mikos, Mr. Kueny
stated that this is a Council issue and should not be
considered jointly with the Planning Commission.
In response to Councilmember Millhouse, Mr. Kueny
stated that it would be a public workshop, but would
not be televised.
MOTION: Councilmember Millhouse moved and Councilmember
Harper seconded a motion to schedule a work session to
review concept design recommendations for the Police
Services Center for October 9, 2002, at 6:30 p.m.
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11. CONSENT CALENDAR:
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember
Wozniak seconded a motion to pull Items 11.H. and ll.J. for
individual consideration, and approve the balance of the
Consent Calendar. The motion carried by roll call vote 4-
0, Mayor Hunter absent.
A. Consider Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of
April 3, 2002.
Staff Recommendation: Approve minutes as processed.
B. Consider Reconsideration of Approval of March 6, 2002,
Regular City Council Meeting Minutes and
Reconsideration of Vote on July 17, 2002. Staff
Recommendation: 1) Reconsider approval of July 17,
2002, Regular City Council meeting minutes; 2)
Reconsider vote on July 17, 2002; and 3) Adopt the
corrected March 6, 2002 minutes.
C. Consider Approval of Warrant Reaister for Fiscal Year
2001 -2002 - September 18, 2002.
Voided Warrant 109788 $ (39.58)
110375 $(128,926.55)
Regular Warrants 110527 - 110528 & $ 25,599.24
110559 - 110565 $ 105,084.59
Staff Recommendation: Approve the warrant register.
D. Consider Approval of Warrant Reaister for Fiscal Year
2002 -2003 - September 18,
2002.
Manual Warrants
$
0.00
Voided Warrants
110451
& 110624
$
(95.00)
Payroll Liability
110551
- 110558
$
13,228.90
Warrants
Regular Warrants
110529
- 110549 &
$
40,574.14
110566
- 110619 &
$
11,515.92
110620
- 110640
$520,736.12
Staff Recommendation: Approve the warrant register.
E. Consider Adoption of a Policy Resolution Regarding
Local Government Involvement in the Adel hia
Bankruptcy Proceedings. Staff Recommendation: Adopt
Resolution No. 2002 -2007.
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F. Consider Moorpark Soccer Club (MSC) Use Agreement.
Staff Recommendation: Approve five -year use agreement
with Moorpark Soccer Club (MSC) , as submitted subject
to final language approved by City Manager and City
Attorney and authorize the City Manager to execute the
agreement on behalf of the City.
G. Consider Resolution Authorizing Access to Sales and
Use Tax Records. Staff Recommendation: Approve
Resolution No. 2002 -2008, updating the list of City
positions that are authorized access to confidential
sales and use tax records, and rescinding Resolution
No. 95 -1108.
H. City of Moorpark General Plan Annual Report including
Housing Element Progress Report - September 2001 to
August 2002. Staff Recommendation: 1) Receive and file
the report; and 2) Direct staff to forward a copy of
this report to: Governor's Office of Planning and
Research, State Department of Housing and Community
Development, and County of Ventura Planning Division.
I. Consider California Law Enforcement Equipment Program
( CLEEP) Expenditures. Staff Recommendation: Approve
purchase of listed equipment with CLEEP funds. ROLL
CALL VOTE REQUIRED
J. Consider Issues Relating to 323 Casey Road Regardinc
Grading, Retaining Walls and Driveway Installation.
Staff Recommendation: Receive and file the report.
K. A Resolution Designating the Intersection of Millard
Street and Roberts Avenue to be a Stop Intersection and
Directing the Placement of STOP signs at all Entrances
Thereto. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No.
2002 -2009.
The following items were pulled from the Consent Calendar
for individual consideration:
H. City of Moorpark General Plan Annual Report includin
Housing Element Progress Report - September 2001 to
August 2002. Staff Recommendation: 1) Receive and
file the report; and 2) Direct staff to forward a copy
of this report to: Governor's Office of Planning and
Research, State Department of Housing and Community
Development, and County of Ventura Planning Division.
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Mr. Hogan clarified that the following changes
requested by Mayor Pro Tempore Mikos would be
incorporated into the report prior to being submitted
to the State:
• Pg. 272, paragraph that begins "The North Park
Village ", 2" sentence, should read would
require a General Plan Amendment, and may include
an extension of the City's Urban Restriction
Boundary, which requires voter approval."
• Pg. 273, under "Circulation Element" as part of
the S.O.A.R. Measure relative to the Eastern
Extension of Broadway Road, add a 2nd paragraph
that "would restrict the eastern extension of
Broadway Road to serve circulation needs for
potential agricultural, open space or recreation
uses in the portion of the planning area
northeast of the city limits."
• Pg. 273, 2nd to last paragraph, last sentence,
change "multi- purpose" to "multi- use."
• Pg. 274, same paragraph, 5th line down, change
"multi- purpose" to ' %multi- use."
Mayor Pro Tempore Mikos noted that the reasoning for
the language change to "multi -use" was to improve the
City's opportunities for outside funding.
MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember
Harper seconded a motion to receive and file the report, as
amended, and directed staff to forward a copy of the report
to: Governor's Office of Planning and Research, State
Department of Housing and Community Development, and County
of Ventura Planning Division. The motion carried by voice
vote 4 -0, Mayor Hunter absent.
J. Consider Issues Relating to 323 Casey Road Regardinc
Grading, Retaining Walls and Driveway Installation.
Staff Recommendation: Receive and file the report.
Mr. Hogan explained that the project started without
permits. He stated that the portion of the driveway
without the retaining wall requires an encroachment
permit. He further stated that focus was placed on
the permit process, not civil right issues.
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In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Mikos, Mr. Hogan
discussed the building permit process, noting that
plans are not kept if permits are not issued and plan
check expires.
Mr. Brown stated he had reviewed the files and the
applicant was advised that a grading permit was
needed.
Councilmember Millhouse stated that the process can be
frustrating; however, the City applies the same Code
to everyone equally and intends to clarify the
confusion with respect to this matter. He concluded
by recommending that the City should look at whether
the Code should be made more precise
Councilmember Harper related his experience with the
Code and building improvements to his backyard.
Mayor Pro Tempore Mikos commented on her experience
when building a new driveway.
Mr. Kueny suggested that the Council receive and file
the report and refer the matter to Mr. Hogan.
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the Council to receive
and file the report and refer the issues relating to 323
Casey Road regarding grading, retaining walls, and driveway
installation to Mr. Hogan to resolve.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, Councilmember Millhouse left the
dais. The time was 9:03 p.m.
12. ORDINANCES:
A. Consider Ordinance No. 284, A Ordinance of the Cit
Council of the City Of Moorpark, California, Approving
Zone Change No. 2002 -01 to Change the Zoning
Designation from CPD (Commercial Planned Development)
to RPD -20 DU /AC (Residential Planned Development 20
Dwelling Units /Acre) for a 9.48 Acre Site (Assessor
Parcel No. 506 -0- 050 -185 and a Portion of 506- 0 -050-
475) Located on Park Crest Lane at Park Lane, on the
Application of USA Properties Fund. Staff
Recommendation: Declare Ordinance No. 284 read for the
second time and adopted as read.
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Mr. Montes read the title of the ordinance.
MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember
Harper seconded a motion to waive full reading of Ordinance
No. 284. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember
Harper seconded a motion to declare Ordinance No. 284 read
for the second time and adopted as read. The motion
carried by voice vote 3 -0, Councilmember Millhouse and
Mayor Hunter absent.
B. Consider Ordinance No. 285, An Ordinance of the City
Council of the City of Moorpark, California, Adopting
a Development Agreement between the City of Moorpark
and Vintage Crest Senior Apartments, L.P., a
California Limited Partnership (USA Properties Fund,
Inc.). Staff Recommendation: Declare Ordinance No.
285 read for the second time and adopted as read.
Mr. Montes read the title of the ordinance.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember
Wozniak seconded a motion to waive further reading of
Ordinance No. 285. The motion carried by voice vote 3 -0,
Councilmember Millhouse and Mayor Hunter absent.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember
Wozniak seconded a motion to declare Ordinance No. 282 read
for the second time and adopted as read. The motion
carried by voice vote 3 -0, Councilmember Millhouse and
Mayor Hunter absent.
Mr. Kueny clarified that the motion should have been
to adopt Ordinance No. 285, not Ordinance No. 282.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember
Wozniak seconded a motion to amend the motion by declaring
Ordinance No. 285, not Ordinance No. 282, read for second
time and adopted as read. The motion carried by voice vote
3 -0, Councilmember Millhouse and Mayor Hunter absent.
13. CLOSED SESSION:
Mr. Kueny announced that Items 13.A. (one case), 13.F.,
13.G., 13.H., and 13.J. on the agenda would be discussed in
closed session.
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MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Wozniak
seconded a motion to adjourn to closed session to hear Items
13.A. (one case), 13.F., 13.G., 13.H., and 13.J. The motion
carried by voice vote 3 -0, Councilmember Millhouse and Mayor
Hunter absent. The time was 9:05 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)
F. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: APN 511 -0- 050 -270, Moorpark, CA 93021
Agency Negotiator: Steven Kueny, City Manager
Negotiation Parties: The City of Moorpark and Colin
Velazquez
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
G. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: APN 511 -0- 050 -080, Moorpark, CA 93021
Agency Negotiator: Steven Kueny, City Manager
Negotiation Parties: The City of Moorpark and Monte
Louis Abbath
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
H. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: APN 506 -0- 042 -015, Moorpark, CA 93021
Agency Negotiator: Steven Kueny, City Manager
Negotiation Parties: The City of Moorpark and Bert and
Placide Curts
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
J. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957)
Title: Administrative Services Director
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, the City Council recessed to
convene the Moorpark Redevelopment Agency closed session. The
City Council reconvened into open session at 9:39 p.m.
Mr. Montes announced that the facts and circumstances
creating significant exposure to litigation, which facts
and circumstances are known to potential plaintiffs,
consist of the recent Court of Appeal decision in Rubin v.
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City of Burbank and an injunction barring the Burbank City
Council from opening its meetings with "sectarian prayer."
Following Mr. Montes's announcement, the Council reconvened
into closed session. The time was 9:40 p.m.
Present in closed session were Councilmembers Harper,
Millhouse and Wozniak and Mayor Pro Tempore Mikos; Steven
Kueny, City Manager; Hugh Riley, Assistant City Manager;
Joseph Montes, City Attorney; Ken Gilbert, Public Works
Director; Barry Hogan, Community Development Director; and
Deborah Traffenstedt, Assistant to City Manager /City Clerk.
Mr. Gilbert left the closed session at 9:50 p.m.
Councilmember Millhouse left the closed session at 10:00
p.m., prior to discussion of Item 13.F.
The Council reconvened into open session at 10:06 p.m.
Mr. Kueny stated that Items 13.A. (one case), 13.F., 13.G.,
13.H., and 13.J. were discussed and there was no action to
report.
14. ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Pro Tempore Mikos adjourned the meeting at 10:06 p.m.
Patrick Hunter, Mayor
ATTEST:
Deborah S. Traffenstedt
City Clerk
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Moorpark, California April 16, 2003
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark
was held on April 16, 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 6:32 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Captain Richard Diaz led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmembers Harper, Millhouse, Parvin,
and Mayor Hunter. Councilmember Mikos
arrived at 6:34 p.m.
Staff Present: Hugh Riley, Assistant City Manager; 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; Deborah Traffenstedt, Assistant to
City Manager /City Clerk; and Blanca Garza,
Deputy City Clerk.
4. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS:
A. Proclamation for National Volunteer Week
Mayor Hunter read the Proclamation and presented one
copy to Mary Lindley, Community Services Director, and
one to Captain Richard Diaz, Ventura County Sheriff's
Department, in recognition of the many City of
Moorpark volunteers, including Community Services
Department and City Police volunteers.
B. City Manager's Monthly Report.
Mr. Riley introduced Mary Lindley, Community Services
Director, who gave the monthly report.
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She gave a brief overview of the following
events /projects:
• Ground breaking of Arroyo Vista Phase II
scheduled for April 21St.
• Spring Day Camp will kickoff on April 21St at
Arroyo Vista Community Park.
• Easter Egg Hunt is scheduled for April 19th at
Arroyo Vista Community Park at 10 a.m. Activities
include: Easter Egg Hunt, Pony Rides, Amusement
Rides, Carnival Games, and Face Painting.
• Recreation Staff is busy planning the Apricot
Festival scheduled for May 9 -11 at Arroyo Vista
Community Park. It is a very special event
including a Midway Carnival.
• The 20 -Year Anniversary Celebration is being
planned in culmination with the 3rd of July
Fireworks.
She also reported on various sports leagues including:
Winter Adult Basketball, Adult Softball League, Women
30+ League, Co -ed Volleyball League, Winter Youth
Basketball League, and Special Olympics.
Ms. Lindley stated that the Teen Programs are going
strong and reported on the After Dark Dance, the Band
Jam, and the Battle of the Bands.
She reported on the recent Volunteer Recognition Event
held by the Senior Center and mentioned they had 170
participants attend the dinner and entertainment. She
added that the Senior Center was awarded approximately
$9,000 from a Area on Aging Grant to provide various
health screenings free of charge.
She stated that the bocce ball courts have been
completed at Tierra Rejada Park and will be dedicated
on April 26.
She concluded by reporting that the Serenada Trail
continues to have problems in regard to dirt bike
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jumps going up that are being taken down as soon as
they are discovered. She stated this issue might need
to be looked at further to possibly provide a site for
dirt bike use in a location that is not a sensitive
natural habitat area.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT:
None.
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:
Councilmember Mikos requested Items 10.C. and 10.I. be
pulled from the Consent Calendar.
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
Mayor Hunter requested a future agenda item from staff by
May 21, 2003, on options available for Council to consider
facilitating moving traffic more efficiently on Tierra
Rejada Road, from the State Route 23 off ramp to Spring
Road, including synchronization of traffic signals.
8. PUBLIC HEARING:
None.
9. PRESENTATION /ACTION /DISCUSSION:
A. Consider City Letter of Support on the Draft Summary
Report of the County of Ventura Open Space District
Advisory Committee ( OSDAC). Staff Recommendation:
Direct staff to prepare a letter to the OSDAC for the
City Manager's signature and final language approval
including: The City Council's support of the Draft
OSDAC Summary Report and requesting the revisions
discussed in the agenda report.
Ms. Traffenstedt gave the staff report.
Councilmember Mikos concurred with staff's
recommendation that language be added to recognize the
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potential for restoring /enhancing natural habitat and
she provided several recommendations on language
revisions to the Purpose Statement and two of the Open
Space Selection Criteria.
In response to Councilmember Mikos, Ms. Traffenstedt
agreed with the recommended revisions to the Purpose
Statement and Open Space Selection Criteria and stated
that the Advisory Committee was recommending some
flexibility with regard to funding, including that
there should be funding available that would not be
tied to a specific region, to allow a good opportunity
purchase to be made, when there is a willing seller.
Councilmember Mikos concurred with the other staff
recommendations in the agenda report.
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the Council to direct
staff to prepare a letter to the OSDAC for the City
Manager's signature and final language approval, including
the City Council's support of the Draft OSDAC Summary
Report and requesting the revisions discussed in the agenda
report and as recommended by Councilmember Mikos.
Mayor Hunter concluded by commenting on Ms.
Traffenstedt's participation on this panel and added
that Ms. Traffenstedt represents the City in addition
to her other responsibilities as the Assistant to the
City Manager /City Clerk and in the past as the Acting
Director of Community Development. He added that her
Planning experience made her the logical choice to
represent the City and has done it very capably and
wanted to point it out to Council to acknowledge her
as well as all staff for their ability to do more with
less and all the work they do is work well done.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR:
MOTION: Councilmember Millhouse moved and Councilmember
Parvin seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar
with the exception of Items 10.C. and 10.I., which were
pulled for individual consideration. The motion carried by
unanimous roll call vote.
A. Consider Approval of Minutes of Special Joint Meetin
of the City Council and the Planning Commission of Ma
8, 2002.
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Consider Approval of Minutes of Special Joint Meeting
of the City Council and the Planning Commission of
February 26. 2003.
Consider Approval of Minutes of Special Meeting of
March 19, 2003.
Consider Approval of Minutes of Special Meeting of
April 2, 2003.
Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes.
B. Consider Approval of Warrant Register for Fiscal Year
2002 -2003 - April 16, 2003.
Manual Warrants
Voided Warrant
Payroll Liability
Warrants
112252 &
112391 - 112392
112269
112468 - 112474
$ 32,240.97
$ 1,803.00
$ (200.00)
$ 7,958.22
Regular Warrants 112393 - 112467 & $ 51,329.19
112475 - 112479 & $ 140,812.08
112480 - 112507 $ 286,284.80
Staff Recommendation: Approve the warrant register.
D. Consider Bond Reduction for JIN Industrial Investment,
LLC, Located on the Easterly Side of Condor Drive.
Staff Recommendation: 1) Authorize the City Clerk to
reduce sureties #128830 and #128831 to 100; and 2)
Authorize the City Clerk to fully exonerate surety for
IPD 99 -04 one year after this approval of the
reduction of surety bond and upon written confirmation
from the City Engineer that no warranty work is
required.
E. Consider Bond Reduction for Special Devices,
Incorporated, Tract 5004, Located East of the
Intersection of the 23 Freeway and New Los Angeles
Avenue. Staff Recommendation: 1) Authorize the City
Clerk to reduce sureties #083S103531861BCM and
#B2881823 to 100; and 2) Authorize the City Clerk to
fully exonerate sureties one year after this approval
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of the reduction of surety bond and upon written
confirmation from the City Engineer that no warranty
work is required.
F. Consider Recordation of Quitclaim Deed of Easements
for Disposal of Storm Water to Archstone Communities
Project (RPD- 97 -1). Staff Recommendation: Approve
the acceptance of the Quitclaim Deed of Easement and
authorize the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to
record the Quitclaim Deed of Easement in the office of
the Ventura County Recorder.
G. Consider the Reduction of the Parkland Dedication Fees
for the Affordable Unit in Tract Map No. 5181 (TR
Partners). Staff Recommendation: Set the parkland
dedication fee for the Tract No. 5181 affordable unit
at sixty percent (600) of the market rate units.
H. Consider Report of Annual Development Agreement
Review, Established in Connection with West Pointe
Homes, Located on the West Side of Walnut Canyon Road,
Approximately 3,500 feet North of Casey Road, on the
Application of William Lyon Homes, Inc. Staff
Recommendation: 1) Accept the Community Development
Director's Report and recommendation, and find, on the
basis of substantial evidence, that William Lyon
Homes, Inc. has complied in good faith with the terms
and conditions of the agreement; and 2) Deem the
annual review process complete.
J. Consider Report of Annual Development Agreement
Review, Established in Connection with 43.32 Acres of
Land Located West of Gabbert Road, North of the
Westerly Extension of Poindexter Avenue (A -B
Properties and Southern California Edison Company).
Staff Recommendation: 1) Accept the Community
Development Director's Report and recommendation, and
find, on the basis of substantial evidence, that A -B
Properties and Southern California Edison Company have
complied in good faith with the terms and conditions
of the agreement; and 2) Deem the annual review
process complete for A -B Properties' Development
Agreement and for Southern California Edison Company's
Development Agreement.
K. Consider Adoption of Resolution, Amending the Fiscal
Year 2002/2003 Budget by Appropriating Additional
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Older Americans Act (OAA) Grant Funds for Senior
Center Health and Wellness Programs. Staff
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution 2003 -2076 amending
the FY 2002/2003 Budget by appropriating $4,200 in OAA
grant funds for Senior Center Health and Wellness
Programs. ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED
The following items were pulled for individual
consideration:
C. Consider the 2003 Legislative Program. Staff
Recommendation: Adopt the 2003 Legislative Program.
Councilmember Mikos stated that she pulled this item
for two reasons: to remind staff to always have the
Legislative Program as a Presentation /Action/
Discussion item and to make language suggestions. She
stated the Legislative Program should be discussed so
the public may be made aware of its importance.
In response to Councilmember Mikos, Mr. Riley and
Mayor Hunter stated that there was no need to amend
the platform statement No. 2.F. on stamped page 60.
Councilmember Mikos also suggested adding language to
at the end of platform statement 3.C. on stamped page
60 as follows: "...as long the legislation does not
create less flexibility for using such funds for
public transit."
Mayor Hunter stated he did not agree with the proposed
amendment and that greater flexibility is gained by
not narrowing the scope of the item.
Councilmember Millhouse stated he agreed with the
Mayor.
Councilmember Harper referenced
legislation that limits all gas
state and all vehicle license
improvement construction. He
Mikos did not want to see use
local mass transit prohibited.
an example of proposed
taxes collected by the
fees to only highway
stated Councilmember
Df gas tax revenues for
Councilmember Parvin stated that she is comfortable
with the way it is currently written and understands
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it that way. She likes the flexibility of the current
language.
Councilmember Millhouse stated that he does not think
the proposed language change provides greater
flexibility for how local transportation funds are
used. He stated that problems have not occurred in
regard to positions being taken on legislation.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Riley stated there
have not been any changes from the 2002 Legislative
Program to the 2003 Legislative Program.
Councilmember Mikos suggested as an alternative that a
new, separate item be added to the 2003 Legislative
Program in regard to opposing legislation that would
limit our ability to spend local transportation
dollars on public transit.
In response to Councilmember Mikos, Mayor Hunter
stated that it would then be worded exactly the
opposite of Item 3.C, "oppose legislation that
provides narrower flexibility for the use of local
transportation funds." He also added that the whole
intent of the Legislative Program is to allow staff to
react without Council approval on a pre- adopted
program so they can send letters of support or
opposition when there is insufficient time for the
Council to meet and take a position. He stated the
Legislative Program is philosophical and broad based
and the lack of specificity with respect to Item 3.0
implies we oppose legislation that reduces our
flexibility.
Councilmember Mikos stated that she feels there is an
interest by certain groups within the State to reduce
public transit funds in support of road construction.
She also stated that it may not be the Council's
concurrence to protect those funds; however, she
stated she wants to go on record as wanting to do
something to protect those funds and that this is a
reason to discuss this item in a public forum.
Councilmember Millhouse commented that if a specific,
significant piece of legislation comes forward, it
will be addressed by the Council, and that he
disagreed to some extent with Councilmember Mikos in
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terms of everyone wanting to spend their
transportation money on bus services instead of roads.
Councilmember Harper proposed adding a new platform
statement 3.F. stating: `Oppose legislation that would
reduce our local share of transit funds intended for
public transit."
Mayor Hunter stated he does not oppose a new item, but
that he does not want to create wording that limits or
defines Council Policy through this document. He
stated the Legislative Program is to enable staff to
take a position on behalf of the City when specific
direction is not provided.
Councilmember Harper stated that the document has to
reflect Council Policy, because we are directing staff
to respond on behalf of the Council. He suggested the
item be continued to allow additional time to draft
language for the Council to consider.
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the Council to continue
this item to the May 7, 2003, meeting to allow
Councilmember Mikos, Councilmember Harper and staff to
develop revised language for the Council to consider.
I. Consider Report of Annual Development Agreement
Review, Established in Connection with Industrial
Planned Development (TR No. 500411PD No. 95 -02)
Special Devices, Incorporated (SDI). Staff
Recommendation: 1) Accept the Community Development
Director's Report and recommendation, and find, on the
basis of substantial evidence, that SDI has complied
in good faith with the terms and conditions of the
agreement; and 2) Deem the annual review process
complete.
Councilmember Mikos stated that she pulled this item
to ask a couple of clarifying questions.
In response to Councilmember Mikos, Mr. Hogan
confirmed that under stamped page 91, regarding
reforestation, this only covers the landscaping around
the interchange and does not deal with outstanding
landscaping issues that have yet to reach resolution.
He also confirmed that there are outstanding issues
that have not yet been dealt with in regard to
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drainage/ irrigation and verified that on stamped page
91, there is a typographical error that needs to be
corrected to change 2002 to 2003.
MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember Harper
seconded a motion to: 1) Accept the Community Development
Director's Report and recommendation, as amended on page
91, and find on the basis of substantial evidence, that SDI
has complied in good faith with the terms and conditions of
the agreement; and 2) Deem the annual review process
complete. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
11. ORDINANCES:
None.
12. CLOSED SESSION:
None was held.
13. ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Parvin
seconded a motion to adjourn. The motion carried by unanimous
voice vote. The time was 7:23 p.m.
Patrick Hunter, Mayor
ATTEST:
Deborah S. Traffenstedt
City Clerk
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL, PLANNING COMMISSION,
AND PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Moorpark, California
Mav 17, 2003
A Special Joint Meeting of the City Council, Planning
Commission, and Parks and Recreation Commission of the City of
Moorpark was held on Saturday, May 17, 2003, beginning at the
Community Center of said City located at 799 Moorpark Avenue,
Moorpark, California.
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Pro Tem Millhouse called the City Council meeting to
order at 9:06 a.m.
Chair Landis called the Planning Commission meeting to
order at 9:06 a.m.
Vice Chair Catrambone called the Parks and Recreation
Commission meeting to order at 9:06 a.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
None.
3. ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers Present: Councilmembers Harper, Mikos,
Parvin, and Mayor Pro Tem
Millhouse.
Councilmembers Absent: Mayor Hunter.
Planning Commissioners
Present: Commissioners DiCecco, Lauletta,
Peskay, Pozza, and Chair Landis.
Parks and Recreation
Commissioners Present: Commissioners Thompson,
Weisberger, and Vice Chair
Catrambone.
Parks and Recreation
Commissioners Absent: Commissioner Pflaumer and Chair
DeGuardi.
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Staff Present: Steven Kueny, City Manager; Barry
Hogan, Community Development
Director; Mary Lindley, Community
Services Director; Cynthia
Borchard, Administrative Services
Director; Walter Brown, City
Engineer; David Bobardt, Planning
Manager; and Deborah Traffenstedt,
Assistant to City Manager /City
Clerk.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT:
None.
5. PRESENTATION /ACTION /DISCUSSION:
A. Tour of the North Park Specific Plan Project Site
(General Plan Amendment No. 2001 -05, Specific Plan No.
2001 -01 and Zone Change No. 2001 -02 and the Moorpark
Highlands Specific Plan Project Site (General Plan
Amendment No. 1999 -01, Zone Change No. 1999 -01,
Specific Plan No. 1995 -02, Residential Planned
Development No. 2002 -01, Tentative Tract Map No.
5045). (Tour will depart from the Moorpark Community
Center parking lot.)
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, a recess was declared to
depart for the tour. The time was 9:07 a.m.
The joint special meeting reconvened at 9:25 a.m. at
the Moorpark College Observatory parking lot (Stop 1).
Vince Daly, representing the North Park Project
applicant, was present to answer questions. Mr.
Bobardt displayed an aerial photograph and discussed
the North Park Project draft land use plan and project
site boundaries. Access road locations were also
discussed.
The tour reached Stop
II residential area,
discussed the proposed
and proposed location
school site, and public
the proposed North Park Phase
at 10:00 a.m. Mr. Bobardt
limits of the development area
of the freeway access road,
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The tour reached Stop 3, the northeast corner of the
North Park project site, at 10:46 a.m. Mr. Bobardt
discussed the land use plan and project limits from
this perspective, looking down at the site and
surrounding properties.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, Planning Commissioners
Lauletta and Pozza left the tour. The time was 11:00 a.m.
The tour reached Stop 4, the proposed new Moorpark
College Observatory site within the North Park
Specific Plan area, at 11:15 a.m. Mr. Bobardt
discussed the areas of the site that would be
developed, as viewed from this perspective. The
planned observatory use was also briefly discussed.
The tour reached Stop 5, the Moorpark Highlands
Specific Plan Project site, at 11:40 a.m. James
Bizzelle and James Beck, representing Pardee Homes,
were present to answer questions about the proposed
"D" Street connection to a proposed State Route (SR)
23 extension through the Moorpark Highlands Specific
Plan area. Mr. Beck described the potential location
of the "D" Street connection and the SR -23 bypass,
including preliminary alignment and profile. Mr.
Brown explained that Caltrans would need to approve
design exceptions for the "D" Street and SR -23 bypass
proposal. The distance between the Varsity Park homes
on College Heights Drive and Clemson Street and the
proposed "D" Street and SR -23 bypass corridor was
discussed.
6. ADJOURNMENT:
CONSENSUS: The consensus of the City Council, Planning
Commission, and Parks and Recreation Commission members present
was to adjourn the special joint meeting at Stop 5, the Moorpark
Highlands Specific Plan site.
Chair Landis adjourned the Planning Commission meeting at
12:15 p.m.
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Vice Chair Catrambone adjourned the Parks and Recreation
Commission meeting at 12:15 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem Millhouse adjourned the City Council meeting
at 12:15 p.m.
Kipp Landis, Chair
Planning Commission
Jonathon Quentin DeGuardi, Chair
Parks and Recreation Commission
Patrick Hunter, Mayor
ATTEST:
Deborah S. Traffenstedt
City Clerk
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Moorpark, California Mav 21, 2003
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark
was held on May 21, 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 7:10 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Walter Brown, City Engineer, 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; Mike Mathews, Senior
Management Analyst; John Hartnett, Senior
Management Analyst; Deborah Traffenstedt,
Assistant to City Manager /City Clerk; and
Maureen Benson, Deputy City Clerk.
4. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS:
A. Presentation of Awards to the Moorpark High School
Academic Decathlon Team and Coach.
Mayor Hunter deferred the presentation to allow time
for the team and coach to arrive from a reception held
in their honor at Moorpark Unified High School.
B. City Manager's Monthly Report.
Mr. Kueny introduced Cynthia Borchard, Administrative
Services Director, who gave the monthly report. Ms.
Borchard reported on activities of the Administrative
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Services Department including preparation of the draft
budget with a workshop proposed for May 28th; various
services provided to the public and other City
departments; on -going tasks in General Services such
as procurement, copying, communication services, and
information services; General Accounting procedures
such as cash management, accounts receivable, accounts
payable, payroll, and financial reporting; recent
projects including continued work on the Fixed Asset
Inventory, and compliance with GASB -34 to value all
infrastructure and re -state the City's Financial
Statement; the arrival of auditors in June to begin
the 2002/2003 Fiscal Year audit; a forthcoming GIS
proposal to provide access to mapping capabilities for
staff and the public; completion of Phase 1 of the
webpage redesign to launch at the end of the Fiscal
Year and starting next Fiscal Year, Phase 2, with
special features for on -line registration and
purchasing; the auction of surplus items worth
$15,000; and the recruitment of an Account Technician
to bring the department to full staff.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Joseph Catrambone, a Moorpark resident, stated that off -
road dirt bike riding in the Flood Control Channel behind
Cambridge Street, at Happy Camp, and on the Pardee
property, is getting worse; the Police Department responds,
but does not have a vehicle that can access the affected
areas; and a solution is needed to curtail this activity.
In response to Mayor Hunter,
Diaz is working on this
Councilmember Mikos' request.
Mr. Kueny stated that Captain
problem in response to
Captain Diaz stated that this is an on -going problem; the
Pardee development property owner has authorized the Police
Department to act as its agent; the law requires one
warning contact to offenders and then upon a second offense
an arrest results; current known offenders have been
notified by letter; and the Police Department's motorcycle
team will be on -site to remediate the problem.
Councilmember Mikos stated that she and Mr. Catrambone can
give Captain Diaz information on the most likely times when
offenders can be caught. She commented that the County may
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have to become involved, as the Happy Camp area is not
within the City limits.
Barbara Kerkhoff, a Somis resident representing "Save Our
Somis", reported on the group's successful lawsuit against
Caltrans resulting in a court decision that Caltrans will
have to do a full Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the
proposed work at the corner of State Routes 118 and 34.
She provided the Council with copies of the judge's ruling
stating that the project is not a stand -alone project and
cannot be viewed without taking into account all projects
along State Route 118. She thanked the Council for their
past involvement in requesting the EIR.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, the City Council recessed to
convene a meeting of the Moorpark Redevelopment Agency. The
time was 7:27 p.m. The City Council meeting reconvened at 7:32
p.m.
6. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
None.
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
Councilmember Millhouse reported on Caltrans work in
response to requests to repair off -ramps from the State
Route 23 Freeway.
Councilmember Mikos thanked the Council for their support
in a letter sent to the Governor in regard to allowing the
Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy Advisory Committee to
continue to meet in lieu of new rules.
Councilmember Mikos announced an eight mile hike to the top
of Big Mountain on Saturday, May 31, 2003, sponsored by the
Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy.
Councilmember Parvin acknowledged the Moorpark Rotary Club
for being honored by the Chamber of Commerce with a tourist
award for their Civil War reenactment. She further
recognized the growing interest in other Moorpark tourist
sites such as the Theater on High Street, Moorpark College
Zoo, and the Secret Garden restaurant.
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8. PUBLIC HEARING:
A. Consider Resolution Establishing a `Permit Only
Parking Zone" in Certain Residential Neighborhoods in
the Vicinity of Moorpark College. Staff
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2003 -2085.
Mr. Gilbert gave the staff report. He corrected the
statement on Stamped Page 2. Section I. to reflect
that the all City costs will be recovered for this
particular event, since the event sponsor is picking
up the cost; however, there is no commitment for
future events. Mr. Gilbert stated that it is staff's
position not to impose the restriction on parking by
putting up the Permit Only Parking Signs, unless
requested to do so by the College when the expectation
is that the event sponsor would be paying for the
cost.
In response to Council, Mr. Gilbert stated that the
affected residents have received parking permits to
place in their car window; no negative phone calls
have been received by the City regarding this
restriction; event sponsors will be deploying the
signs and the estimated cost to them would be
approximately $200 -$300 for an encroachment permit for
street closures, printing the signs, and postage; and
the City will be relying on the College to anticipate
events which will necessitate implementing this
temporary parking restriction.
In response to Council, Captain Diaz stated that a
Moorpark Police Department motorcycle officer will be
on duty the final day of the event; the Chief of the
Moorpark College Police indicates they will have
sufficient law enforcement officers on site who are
capable of enforcing traffic and authorized to cite on
city streets.
Mayor Hunter opened the public hearing.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt stated
that there were no speakers.
Mayor Hunter closed the public hearing.
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MOTION: Councilmember Millhouse moved and Councilmember
Mikos seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2003 -2085.
The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting the Moorpark High School Academic
Decathlon Team arrived and Mayor Hunter announced that the
agenda would return to Item 4.A.
4. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS:
A. Presentation of Awards to the Moorpark High School
Academic Decathlon Team and Coach.
Mayor Hunter presented plaques recognizing Coach Larry
Jones and each member of the 2003 Moorpark High School
Academic Decathlon Team as National Champions.
Mr. Jones introduced the members of the team as: Adam
Abed, Max Geiger, Lindsay Hebert, Paul Ideal,
Nathaniel Jones, Kevin Randolph, Ashlee Scott, Grant
Volk, and Tracy Yagi. He highlighted the team's many
accomplishments.
9. PRESENTATION /ACTION /DISCUSSION:
A. Consider Resolution Approving the Preliminary
Assessment Engineer's Report, the Parks and Recreation
Maintenance and Improvement Assessment District Levy
Amount, and Setting the Date for the Public Hearing
for June 4, 2003. Staff Recommendation: Adopt
Resolution No. 2003 -2086.
Ms. Lindley gave the staff report.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt stated
that there were no speakers.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember
Parvin seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2003 -2086.
The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
B. Consider Traffic Signal Coordination on Tierra Rejada
Road. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff to
undertake the efforts described in Section E of the
agenda report.
Mr. Gilbert gave the staff report.
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In response to Council, Mr. Gilbert stated that the
source of funds for this project would be from the
Tierra Rejada Road /Spring Road Area of Contribution;
there will be minimal cost, which will include staff
time to install the new programs, coordinate
functioning, and monitor the synchronization of the
clocks once a month; the timing will favor
east /westbound traffic; and if the manual
implementation is not successful, staff will return to
Council with a performance report.
Mayor Hunter stated that the current conditions are
very frustrating to drivers who are stopped by every
signal; the Miller Parkway signal is too sympathetic
to north /south traffic; and he concurs with
Councilmember Harper that the signals need to favor
east /west traffic on Tierra Rejada Road.
Councilmember Millhouse questioned whether it would
not be better, since the cost is minimal, to try out a
system known to have an improvement impact rather than
waiting several months trying to adjust the timing
manually.
Councilmember Harper stated that the timing of the
clocks should not drift significantly and with
practically no cost at all, he feels they should try
staff's recommendation.
Councilmember Millhouse and Mayor Hunter stated they
were willing to give the manual adjustments a try with
the stipulation that staff will report back to the
Council in 30 days on the effectiveness of the system
along with a recommendation on how to proceed.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt stated
that there were no speakers.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper and Councilmember Mikos
seconded a motion to: 1) Install revised coordinated signal
timing, without synchronized clocks, favoring the east -west
traffic with monitoring for effectiveness, and 2) Report
back to Council in 30 days on the effectiveness of the
signal timing. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
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C. Consider Resolution Establishing Two Hour Parking
Zones on a Portion of Walnut Street North of High
Street. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No.
2003 -2087.
Mr. Gilbert gave the staff report.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt stated
that there were no speakers.
MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember Parvin
seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2003 -2087. The
motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
D. Consider Adoption of a Resolution of Intent Directing
the Planning Commission to Study, Hold a Public
Hearing and Provide a Recommendation on a General Plan
Amendment to Add to the Circulation Element Highway
Network an Extension of High Street between Moorpark
Avenue and Gabbert Road as a Local Collector. Staff
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2003 -2088.
Mr. Hogan gave the staff report.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt stated
that there were no speakers.
Councilmember Millhouse stated that since this is just
a study of the Circulation Element and it never hurts
to study the various options, he would support the
staff recommendation. He did express concern with the
need for and cost of a High Street extension.
MOTION: Councilmember Millhouse moved and Councilmember
Harper seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2003 -2088.
The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
E. Consider State Route 118 Safety Report Pertaining to
the Possible Establishment of Restrictions on Non-
Local Truck Traffic on Route 118 Between Route 123 and
Route 232 (Vineyard). Staff Recommendation: 1)
Direct staff to not proceed with the development of an
application for a truck restriction on Route 118; 2)
Direct staff to send a letter to the California
Highway Patrol requesting increased enforcement at the
existing truck inspection stations on Route 118; and
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3) Direct staff to send a letter to Caltrans
requesting that the proposed construction of new truck
inspection stations on Route 118 be undertaken as soon
as possible.
Mr. Gilbert gave the staff report and stated that Tony
Velasquez, consultant from Parsons is available for
questions.
Discussion
among the
Council followed
stating
disappointment
that the
study performed
by Parsons
did
not uncover
any safety
issues which
would
warrant
proceeding
with the
application
for a
truck
restriction;
expressing
reluctance to
give up
trying
to find a solution to
limiting truck
traffic
within
the City;
and offering additional suggestions for
study.
In response to Councilmember Mikos, the consultant's
civil engineer with expertise in environmental issues,
Conrado Ayala, stated that it is very unlikely that
any truck surface spills would percolate to the depth
of the aquifer and cause contamination of potable
water near the Calleguas Creek watershed.
In response to Councilmember Mikos, Mr. Ayala, stated
that the air model used to identify emissions related
to trucks determined that 2.10 of the ambient air
contained diesel particulate matter, which is not
considered significant by the Environmental Protection
Agency.
Councilmember Millhouse recommended that the Council
focus on what can be done, including: 1) Asking the
public to email any of their ideas to the City; 2)
Increasing California Highway Patrol (CHP) truck
inspections to 24 -hours a day, 7 -days a week or at
least preclude trucks from getting around an
inspection; 3) Installing a western weigh station once
the 2003/2004 state budget is approved; and 4)
Scheduling a committee meeting with local truck
operators, including the gravel operators, to ask them
to control schedules to avoid the peak traffic hours
within the City.
Councilmember Harper stated that another issue to
consider would be the impact of trucks coming from
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Port Hueneme, which is
away from the Port of
traveling through Somis,
further indicated that
become involved with the
at their environmental
local community.
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taking containerized traffic
Los Angeles and onto trucks
Moorpark and Simi Valley. He
it may benefit the City to
Port Authority to take a look
documents for impacts on the
Councilmember Millhouse reported that he would request
the Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC)
report on what traffic is coming into Port Hueneme and
where it is going; there are plans to add an
additional rail line on that route; and if the rest of
the nation is getting their product through Port
Hueneme it is unfair to expect Moorpark to bear the
burden of that increased traffic.
Mayor Hunter stated that the Parsons report was very
thorough; presented a very honest assessment of the
situation; and concluded the City has no current hope
of prevailing in using safety issues as a means of
eliminating truck traffic on State Route 118 within
the City.
Councilmember Parvin stated the City should pursue a
permanent truck stop in or west of Moorpark to
encourage trucks to use the State Route 101; some
other circulation patterns need to be created allowing
the City's population to avoid the truck routes, such
as "D" Street; and the use of the train system should
be encouraged for moving product through the area.
John F. Kerkhoff, a Somis resident and engineer,
stated that he has some concerns regarding the
accuracy of numbers used in the Parsons study. He
questioned the numbers obtained from Caltrans showing
a 19% decrease in the number of trucks using the State
Route118 freeway and that the air quality particulate
matter is 182 times worse in Thousand Oaks and Simi
Valley than in Moorpark.
Mr. Velasquez responded that the numbers were
obtained, not only from Caltrans, but also from the
CHP, which is much more accurate; and went on to
emphasize that an application to ban truck traffic
would still have to show safety reasons.
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Councilmember Harper offered Mr. Kerkhoff his copy of
the Parsons report and asked him to let the Council
know if any of the numbers are incorrect.
Councilmember Mikos stated that if the Council is
going to pursue all sources for assistance in paying
for another inspection station, it may be beneficial
to have data available that compares the number of
trucks using the State Route 101 inspection station
versus the inspection station in Moorpark and how
those numbers have changed over the years; and she is
supportive of any measures that will encourage moving
product by rail.
MOTION: Councilmember Millhouse moved and Mayor Hunter
seconded a motion to: 1) Direct staff to forego development
of an application for a truck restriction on Route 118; 2)
Direct staff to send a letter to the California Highway
Patrol requesting increased enforcement at the existing
truck inspection stations on State Route 118 and
identification of what the current enforcement hours are,
along with the cost and source of funds for any increase in
hours; and 3) Direct staff to send a letter to Caltrans
requesting that the proposed construction of new truck
inspection stations on State Route 118 be undertaken as
soon as possible.
Councilmember Harper requested an amendment to the
motion to include direction for staff to report back
to Council on the entire issue of Port Hueneme impacts
on the surrounding community; how the City can be
involved with the Port Authority; and how a copy of
the environmental document used when the port
expansion was considered can be obtained.
AMENDED MOTION: Councilmember Millhouse moved to amend the
motion and Mayor Hunter seconded the amendment to include:
4) Direction for staff to report back to Council on Port
Hueneme impacts on the entire surrounding community; how
the City can be involved with the Port Authority; and how a
copy of the environmental document, used when the port
expansion was considered, can be obtained. The motion
carried by unanimous voice vote.
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F. Consider Approval of a Youth Scholarship Program for
Recreation Services. Staff Recommendation: Approve
the Community Services Department's Youth Scholarship
Program as outlined in the agenda report.
Mr. Harnett gave the staff report.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Hartnett confirmed
that only the concept of a Youth Scholarship Program
is under consideration.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt stated
that there were no speakers.
MOTION: Councilmember Millhouse moved and Councilmember
Parvin seconded a motion to approve the Community Services
Department's Youth Scholarship Program as outlined in the
agenda report. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting Mayor Hunter announced that Items
9.G. and 9.H. would be considered together.
G. Consider Proposed Operating and Capital Improvements
Budgets for the Fiscal Year 2003/2004. Staff
Recommendation: Set budget workshop for May 28, 2003.
H. Consider Mission Statement, Priorities, Goals and
Objectives for Fiscal Year 2003/2004. Consider the
priorities, goals and objectives on May 28, 2003.
Mr. Kueny gave the staff reports.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt stated
that there were no speakers.
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the Council to set May
28, 2003, at 6:30 p.m. for a budget workshop along with
consideration of the priorities, goals and objectives for
Fiscal Year 2003/2004.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR:
MOTION: Councilmember Millhouse moved and Councilmember Parvin
seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion
carried by unanimous roll call vote.
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A. Consider Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of
June 19, 2002.
Consider Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of
March 19, 2003.
Consider Approval of Minutes of Special Meeting of
April 9, 2003.
Consider Approval of Minutes of Special Meeting of Ma
7, 2003.
Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes.
B. Consider Approval of Warrant Register for Fiscal Year
2002 -2003 - Mav 21, 2003.
Manual Warrants
Voided Warrant
Payroll Liability
Warrants
112607 - 112217 &
112666
112725 - 112729
$ 0.00
$ (672.00)
$ 2,552.49
Regular Warrants 112732 - 112840 & $ 27,493.53
112841 - 112876 $ 662,926.40
Staff Recommendation: Approve the warrant register.
C. Consider Approval of Resolution Directing the
Placement of "No Stopping" Signs on Gisler Road
between Poindexter Avenue and Reyes Street. Staff
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2003 -2089.
D. Consider Award of Contract for the 2003 Slurry Seal
Project. Staff Recommendation: Approve the award of
construction contract to Roy Allan Slurry Seal, Inc.
for the construction of the subject project.
E. Consider Adoption of Resolution, Amending the Fiscal
Year 2002/2003 Budget by Appropriating Older Americans
Act Grant Funds for Senior Center Support and Elder
Rights Protection Activities. Staff Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2003 -2090. ROLL CALL VOTE
REQUIRED
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11. ORDINANCES:
None.
12. CLOSED SESSION:
None was held.
13. ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Mikos
seconded a motion to adjourn. The motion carried by unanimous
voice vote. The time was 8:45 p.m.
Patrick Hunter, Mayor
ATTEST:
Deborah S. Traffenstedt
City Clerk
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Moorpark, California June 4, 2003
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark
was held on June 4, 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 6:50 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Hugh Riley, Assistant City Manager, led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmembers Harper, Mikos, Millhouse,
Parvin, and Mayor Hunter.
Staff Present: Steven Kueny, City Manager; Joseph Montes,
City Attorney; Hugh Riley, Assistant City
Manager; Ken Gilbert, Public Works Director;
Mary Lindley, Community Services Director;
Barry Hogan, Community Development Director;
Cynthia Borchard, Administrative Services
Director; Walter Brown, City Engineer;
Captain Richard Diaz, Sheriff's Department;
Nancy Burns, Senior Management Analyst; John
Brand, Senior Management Analyst; Kim
Chudoba, Senior Management Analyst; John
Hartnett, Recreation Manager; Paul Porter,
Principal Planner; Deborah Traffenstedt,
Assistant to City Manager /City Clerk; and
Maureen Benson, Deputy City Clerk.
4. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS:
A. Introduce new City Employee, Shaun Kroes, Community
Services Technician.
Mayor Hunter introduced Shaun Kroes, Community
Services Technician and welcomed him to the City
staff.
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5. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Joseph F. Catrambone, a Moorpark resident, thanked the
Council, Moorpark Police Department, and staff for their
help in curtailing the dirt bike riding activity near his
home.
Michael Ellis, a Moorpark resident, expressed concern about
parking ticket revenues having become more important in the
City than community relations; and complained about parking
tickets given to guests attending a wedding at his home.
Mayor Hunter asked Mr. Ellis to stay and speak to Captain
Diaz regarding the incident.
Stephanie Angelini, a Westlake Village resident, spoke on
behalf of the Theater on High Street, which is offering
concerts and children's matinees. She stated that the
theater is also available to rent for special occasions;
and the Gold Coast Theater Conservatory, of which she is a
member, will be providing theater classes to children at
the Theater on High Street throughout the summer.
Kenneth A. Lichtig, representing the Moorpark Baha'
Community, invited Council and the Moorpark community to
attend the 5th Annual Race Unity Celebration to be held in
Oxnard on June 14th from 12 -4:00 p.m.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, the City Council recessed to
convene a meeting of the Moorpark Redevelopment Agency. The time
was 7:04 p.m. The City Council meeting reconvened at 7:05 p.m.
6. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
Mayor Hunter requested Item 10.K. be pulled from the
Consent Calendar to be considered prior to Public Hearings.
Councilmember Mikos requested that Item 10.A. be pulled
from the Consent Calendar.
Mr. Kueny requested Item 9.B. be continued to July 2, 2003.
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
None.
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AT THIS POINT in the meeting, Item 10.K. was considered.
10. CONSENT:
K. Consider Request from Roam'n Relics Car Club to Hold
Car Show on October 26, 2003 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on
High Street and Pay Reduced City Fees for the Event.
Staff Recommendation: 1) Waive fee for use of
Redevelopment Agency property, charge Club the
contract billing rate for police charged by the County
of Ventura, and charge Club the direct cost of other
staff to plan the event; 2) Require Club to pay an
encroachment permit fee ($100) and a temporary use
permit fee ($88); and 3) Require Club to provide the
City and Agency with an indemnification agreement and
name the City and Agency as additional insureds in the
Club's insurance policy.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Kueny confirmed that
this is a similar request to that of previous years.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt stated
that there were no speakers for this item.
MOTION: Councilmember Millhouse moved and Councilmember
Parvin seconded a motion to: 1) Waive the fee for use of
Redevelopment Agency property, charge the Club the contract
billing rate for police charged by the County of Ventura,
and charge the Club the direct cost of other staff to plan
the event; 2) Require the Club to pay an encroachment
permit fee ($100) and a temporary use permit fee ($88); and
3) Require the Club to provide the City and Agency with an
indemnification agreement and name the City and Agency as
additional insureds in the Club's insurance policy. The
motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
8. PUBLIC HEARING:
A. Consider Commercial Planned Development Permit No.
2002 -01 for Construction of Three Commercial Buildings
on a 2.29 Acre Parcel Located Northeast of the
Northeast Corner of New Los Angeles Avenue and Spring
Road, on the Application of GreeneWay Development,
Inc. Staff Recommendations: 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
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Resolution No. 2003 -2091 approving Commercial Planned
Development Permit No. 2002 -01.
Mr. Hogan gave the staff report.
In response to Council, Mr. Hogan stated that there
are no plans to relocate the driveway on New Los
Angeles Avenue; the building cannot be adjusted back
on the site due to parking /circulation arrangements;
and in anticipation of the future Capital Improvement
Project where two southbound left turn lanes and a
raised median on Spring Road will be installed, this
project will be precluded from left -hand turns into or
out of the project onto Spring Road.
A discussion followed among the Councilmembers and
staff regarding the viability of the center if left
turn ingress /egress is prohibited; traffic flow within
the center and on adjacent streets; and the capacity
of the parking area and competition for parking
between tenants.
Mr. Kueny stated that during their approval processes,
McDonald's and Blockbuster were advised that left turn
ingress /egress would be prohibited.
Mr. Hogan stated that this is a difficult site due to
the previous piecemeal development; the project more
than meets the Parking Ordinance requirement for
number of spaces; the tenant uses proposed for the
center include a dentist, a restaurant, dry cleaners,
possibly a bakery, and a day spa; and in regard to the
recommendation to provide an easement, the City will
approach the apartment property owner to obtain an
Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of the easement to the
City, which if successful, would be returned to the
property to create reciprocal access with the shopping
center and allow improved access to Spring Road.
Mayor Hunter opened the public hearing.
John Newton, representing GreeneWay Development, 165
High Street, Suite 103, Moorpark, introduced Larry
Greene, developer; Mark Pittman, architect; and Kevin
Williams, civil engineer for the project, as available
for questions. Mr. Newton provided a history of the
site plan dating back to 1986; expressed concern that
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the Traffic System Management (TSM) fee required for
this project is considerably higher than that paid by
McDonald's or Blockbuster Video; questioned the
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
( NPDES) requirement that this project is to inherit
storm water from the other two sites and the
requirement to treat and remove it; requested that the
new Condition No. 16 be removed, as the driveway was
originally constructed to City specifications and
should not be the applicant's responsibility to
change; stated that the applicant is agreeable to the
left turn restrictions on the site; and asked that the
determination for on -site internal circulation be left
to the developer and tenants.
In response to Council, Mr. Newton stated that the
apartment property owner has refused the applicant's
offer for reciprocal access; the design for the
project will be such that the driveway can be built;
reciprocal parking and driveway easements are
contained throughout the project; and the size of
trees to be planted will be left to the approval of
the Community Development Director.
In response to Councilmember Millhouse, Mr. Kueny
stated that Caltrans has not sought to alter egress
from the apartment site; however, at some point, as
the traffic increases on New Los Angeles Avenue, a
signal light may be considered; and in the meantime,
the existing left turn movements would remain.
In response to Councilmember Millhouse, Mr. Kueny
stated that the TSM fee is based upon the threshold
for the larger size of this project, while the smaller
projects of McDonald's and Blockbuster fell below the
requirement.
In response to Councilmember Millhouse, Mr. Brown
stated that moving the Spring Road driveway further
north would not solve the problem of turning radius
and the applicant would have to eliminate part of the
development; NPDES regulations have been tightened
since McDonald's and Blockbuster were built; and the
Clean Water Act applies to all drainage, including
existing facilities, even though it is focused on the
applicant applying for the new permit.
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In response to Councilmember Mikos, Mr. Kueny stated
that he is confident the concern about the NPDES
compliance can be worked out; the new development,
being the largest of the three pieces in the center,
is incurring a larger fee; and it may be possible to
form an assessment district to guarantee shared
responsibility.
Mr. Greene described the tenant mix for the center to
include a full service, high -end spa; a local dentist,
an anticipated medical use, a dry cleaner, a
restaurant use facing the courtyard and possibly a
bakery, a 1 -hour photo shop, and a frame gallery.
A discussion followed between the Council and staff
focusing on Condition No. 16. and included the
suggestion that the driveway reconfiguration be
delayed until the Los Angeles Avenue Street Widening
Project so that the City can work with Caltrans to
make the adjustments, versus having the applicant pay
to correct what was previously approved.
Mr. Kueny suggested that an offer could be made to
give the developer credit towards Los Angeles Area of
Contribution (LA -AOC) fees for the cost of
reconfiguring the driveway.
Councilmember Harper continued to express concerns
regarding the internal circulation and lack of
parking. He offered ideas for reconfiguring Building
C to alleviate congestion to the east.
A discussion followed between the Council and staff
regarding the left turn ingress /egress to the site and
focused on vehicles exiting the site and making a u-
turn at Spring Road to travel eastbound on New Los
Angeles Avenue to get to State Route 23; the widening
of Spring Road accommodating vehicles exiting the site
and making a u -turn at Roberts Avenue to travel
southbound on Spring Road; and the option of yet
another u -turn at Flinn Avenue.
In response to Councilmember Millhouse's concerns
about the viability of the center due to
ingress /egress limitations and his suggestion for
removing some parking to allow the Spring Road
driveway to be moved 100 -feet to the north, Mr. Hogan
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stated that moving the driveway would create a
difficult maneuver and stacking would be exacerbated
for southbound left turns.
In response to Councilmember Parvin's concerns
regarding the challenges for the project if the
easement is not granted to connect to the residential
property to the east, Mr. Kueny stated that regardless
of the easement, the overall circulation must be
considered and staff is recommending no left turn
egress onto Spring Road; ingress could be accommodated
for southbound traffic; and that the applicant should
make the on site accommodations while the City
negotiates with the apartment property owner for the
easement.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Hogan clarified that
the applicant is conditioned to provide the City with
an Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of an easement for
reciprocal access to the adjacent residential site;
and satisfies this condition by signing the agreement.
Mr. Kueny further clarified that since this is not a
public access, the agreement between the City and the
apartment property owner would be a private agreement
with covenants and easements between the two pieces of
property; and the applicant would make the adjustments
on site to accommodate the connection to the other
side, in the event the easement is obtained.
Councilmember Millhouse recommended the item be
continued for redesign to move the buildings, allowing
left -turn egress from the site onto Spring Road to
facilitate alternatives for getting back to State
Route 23.
Mr. Newton stated that the applicant is willing to
work with the restricted left turn egress; and at the
time the improvements are made to Spring Road for left
turn lanes and a median on Los Angeles Avenue is
installed, the Council may hear from Blockbuster,
StarBucks, McDonalds, and this applicant.
Mr. Greene reported that at a meeting with the other
property owners and Blockbuster and Starbucks
representatives, opposition to the prohibition of left
turn egress was expressed. He reiterated his position
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that restricted left turns from his property onto
Spring Road will not be detrimental for his project
and he would not be objecting to the condition.
A discussion continued among the Councilmembers and
staff regarding the various possibilities for
improving the egress from the site, resulting in the
majority opinion to prohibit left -turn egress at
Spring Road.
A discussion followed among the Councilmembers and
staff regarding the disparity in the percentage the
applicant is paying for the air quality mitigation fee
compared to those paid by McDonald's and Blockbuster.
Mr. Hogan assured the Council that the fee calculation
resulted from the current Air Quality Management
District formula, which is the same used on two recent
Council approvals for the M &M facility and the Cypress
Land Development.
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the Council to remain
consistent in calculating the air quality mitigation fee
and to charge this applicant accordingly.
A discussion followed among the Councilmembers and
staff regarding the courtyard design, specifically the
faux second story elevations and enhancement to the
trellis feature to create a more substantial focal
point; the internal circulation and alternatives for
removing congestion at Starbucks and Blockbuster; the
provision for pedestrian pathways; overflow parking;
whether any parking spaces will be restricted for
reciprocal use; and the right tenant mix having
positive impacts on reciprocal parking.
Mr. Greene stated that to make sure that the tenants
are successful, there are no restrictions on parking
anticipated, but modifications to leaseholder
agreements may include some adjustments as situations
unfold and he would prefer to remain flexible. He
further stated that reciprocal parking between all
three properties is beneficial.
In response to Mayor Hunter's concerns regarding the
trash container, Mr. Hogan stated that the site could
accommodate moving it further to the west behind the
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units and to add landscaping to shield it from public
view.
In response to Councilmember Parvin, Mr. Greene stated
that the courtyard is anticipated to be the focal
point for the entire center; staff concurred that the
trellis treatment was appropriate; her request that
stepping stones be added to the landscaped walkways is
possible; however, he cautioned that the project has
been conditioned to plant as much grass as possible
(which stepping stones would displace) to provide the
bio- filtration system needed to comply with NPDES
requirements.
In response to Councilmember Mikos, Mr. Hogan stated
that staff will be working with the landscape
architect on the selection of trees for the site;
there is no intent to replace trees already on site;
and the city's Landscape Guidelines have been reviewed
with the consultant and will be presented to the
Council for approval in the near future.
In response to Councilmember Harper's comments
regarding the lack of articulation on the elevations,
Mr. Greene stated that the project has undergone seven
months of revisions in regard to embellishments to the
architectural detail; staff has recommended that the
project blend in with the two existing buildings; and
faux second story elements replace actual second story
units due to parking requirements.
In response to Councilmember Harper, Mr. Hogan
described some of the changes made to the elevations
to enhance the articulation and concurred that two -
story structures would not be feasible due to the
parking limitations.
In response to Councilmember Parvin, Mr. Hogan stated
that staff will work with the applicant to achieve a
more substantial look for the trellis location.
Mayor Hunter closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Councilmember Millhouse moved to: 1) Adopt the
proposed Negative Declaration as sufficient environmental
documentation; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2003 -2091
approving Commercial Planned Development Permit No. 2002-
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O1, as amended to eliminate Condition No. 16 requiring
reconfiguration of the driveway and provide for left turn
ingress into the project from Spring Road. There was no
second.
Councilmember Harper clarified that the alternative
driveway configuration suggested by Mr. Kueny would
serve the project better.
Mr. Hogan reiterated that proposal, which would leave
Condition No. 16 in place and give credit to the
applicant toward the LA -AOC fee.
Councilmember Parvin asked that her recommendations
for enhancing the visual impact of the trellis
location also be added to the conditions.
Mayor Hunter concurred and asked that all the
Council's recommendations be included in the motion.
MOTION: Councilmember Millhouse moved and Councilmember
Mikos seconded a motion to: 1) Adopt the proposed Negative
Declaration as sufficient environmental documentation; and
2) Adopt Resolution No. 2003 -2091 approving Commercial
Planned Development Permit No. 2002 -01, as amended to give
credit to the applicant towards LA -AOC fees for the cost of
reconfiguring the driveway; allow southbound left turn
ingress from Spring Road; modify the trellis element to
create a more substantial focal point; install stepping
stones in the landscaping to create a walkway; and move the
trash container located at the northeast corner of the site
further west behind the units and provide landscape to
shield it from public view. The motion carried by
unanimous voice vote.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, Mayor Hunter declared a recess.
The time was 8:50 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 9:10 p.m.
B. Consider Final Review and Chances to the Engineer's
Report for Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance
Assessment Districts and Adoption of a Resolution
Confirming the Assessments for Fiscal Year 2003/2004.
Staff Recommendation: 1) Adopt Resolution 2003 -2092;
2) Direct staff that, for certain Zones /Districts, the
amount of the assessment to be levied upon the
affected properties shall be a reduced amount as
generally set forth in Section K of the agenda report;
and 3) Direct staff to present to the City Council in
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November, 2003, a Resolution amending the Fiscal Year
2003/2004 Budget to fund certain Fund transfers
necessary to eliminate actual FY 2002/2003 year -end
Fund deficits for the Assessment District Funds. ROLL
CALL VOTE REQUIRED
Mr. Gilbert gave the staff report.
Mayor Hunter opened the public hearing.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt stated
that there were no speakers.
Mayor Hunter closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember
Parvin seconded a motion to: 1) Adopt Resolution 2003 -2092;
2) Direct staff that, for certain Zones /Districts, the
amount of the assessment to be levied upon the affected
properties shall be a reduced amount as generally set forth
in Section K of the agenda report; and 3) Direct staff to
present to the City Council in November, 2003, a Resolution
amending the Fiscal Year 2003/2004 Budget to fund certain
Fund transfers necessary to eliminate actual FY 2002/2003
year -end Fund deficits for the Assessment District Funds.
The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
C. Consider Resolution Approving the Final Assessment
Engineer's Report for the Parks and Recreation
Maintenance and Improvement Assessment District and
Confirming the Levy Amount for Fiscal Year 2003/2004.
Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the public hearing,
receive testimony, and close the public hearing; 2)
Approve the Engineer's Report; and 3) Adopt Resolution
No. 2003 -2093.
Ms. Lindley gave the staff report.
Mayor Hunter opened the public hearing.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt stated
that there were no speakers.
Mayor Hunter closed the public hearing.
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MOTION: Councilmember Parvin moved and Councilmember Mikos
seconded a motion to: 1) Approve the Engineer's Report;
and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2003 -2093. The motion carried
by unanimous voice vote.
9. PRESENTATION /ACTION /DISCUSSION:
A. Consider Resolution to Chanae the Name of Los Anaeles
Avenue Between the Present East End of High Street and
the Route 118 Freeway to High Street. Staff
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2003- ,
changing the street name with said action to become
effective on May 1, 2004.
Mr. Gilbert gave the staff report.
In response to questions from Council, Mr. Gilbert
stated that the street numbers would not change; there
has been no other correspondence received other than
the original letter from Kavlico Corporation; and
those impacted by the name change have not been
consulted regarding the May 1, 2004, implementation
date.
Councilmember Harper stated that as a member on the
Transportation and Streets Committee, he supports the
name change for safety reasons, as it has proved to be
confusing for emergency response vehicles to have two
Los Angeles Avenues.
Councilmember Millhouse stated that as a member on the
Transportation and Streets Committee, he has no
further comments to add to the recommendation to move
forward with the name change; however, he did want the
Council to consider a different time frame for
implementation, possibly to coincide with the next
publication of the Thomas Brothers Guide.
Christine May, a Moorpark resident affected by the
street name change, spoke in opposition, citing the
impacts to residents who will have to change their
address on medical records, credit cards, etc. She
stated that if a name change is approved, she would
prefer Princeton Avenue, which is already the name of
the off -ramp on the State Route 118 freeway; High
Street should not be an option since it will cause
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confusion for those exiting the freeway expecting to
see the old part of town; or perhaps it could be
called East High Street.
John Newton, representing Kavlico Corporation, 165
High Street, Suite 103, Moorpark, spoke in opposition
to the name change stating that this issue has existed
for a long time; there has never been a direct route
through town; the township of Moorpark has three -digit
addresses, while the rest of town has five - digits; a
High Street off -ramp will mislead people and it would
be better to post historic signs to direct people to
High Street; New Los Angeles Avenue seems to be the
real problem, and perhaps it should be renamed
Moorpark Economic Center Drive to identify the new
commercial center where Target, Kohls and Cypress Land
Company are to be located. He further stated that
Kavlico represents over 1,400 employees; the city of
Moorpark needs to help businesses not hinder their
operations; and Kavlico has been a good contributor to
the community, supporting the Boys and Girls Club with
a $50,000 donation and contributions to Moorpark
College and the Moorpark Unified School District.
Bruce Tackman, President of Kavlico Corporation, 14501
Los Angeles Avenue, Moorpark, spoke in opposition to
the name change, stating that changing the address on
all business records would be a difficult task as they
have over 1,400 employees; worldwide business
relationships in over 47 countries; deal with 35,000
different contacts, suppliers and customers; and their
cost for advertising in various languages is over a
million dollars a year. Mr. Tackman asked the
Council, in addition to the comments stated in his
letter of May 7, 2003, to explore all other options
before making a name change.
A discussion followed among the Council and staff
regarding the need to remove emergency response
confusion to the four separate Los Angeles Avenues for
safety reasons; the need for improved access and
identification for High Street; the possibility of
referencing High Street on the existing Caltrans
freeway signage; posting a separate sign on the
freeway for "Historical High Street "; considering a
different name for New Los Angeles Avenue; and whether
an implementation date of May 1, 2004, does not allow
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enough time for those affected to make all of the
necessary address changes.
In response to Council, Mr. Kueny stated that Caltrans
has already turned down a request to post signage for
"Historical High Street" or to add High Street to an
overhead freeway sign.
Councilmember Harper stated that public safety is the
biggest concern and at some point the city must
address this issue. He went on to state that a one
year lead -time for changing addresses should be
sufficient.
In response to Councilmember Mikos, Mr. Gilbert stated
that the City of Simi Valley has not yet responded
regarding a meeting to discuss changing the name of
Los Angeles Avenue in Simi Valley.
In response to Councilmember Parvin, Mr. Tackman
stated he would need time to perform a feasibility
study to determine the administrative costs and time
it would take to change the company address.
Councilmember Harper concurred with Councilmember
Mikos' suggestion for a postponement to allow time to
hear from Kavlico.
In response to Councilmember Mikos, Mr. Kueny stated
that staff can research how many addresses would be
affected by a change to East Los Angeles Avenue and
West Los Angeles Avenue along with a new name for New
Los Angeles Avenue. He further stated that there is
no future benefit for staff to spend additional time
on this matter and asked the Council to set a date
certain for this item to return.
Mayor Hunter stated he did not want this item to
return until Council is ready to make a decision.
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the Council to remove
this item from the calendar and reintroduce it when staff
has sufficient information from Kavlico.
B. Consider the Proposals for Geographic Information
System (GIS) to Provide Computer Based Mapping and
Data. Staff Recommendation: Accept the proposal from
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Geographic Data and Management Solutions in the amount
of $26,713.69 to develop a Geographic Information
System for the City.
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the Council to continue
this item to July 2, 2003.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, Item 9.C. was deferred to be heard
when staff was available.
D. Consider Communit
Recommendation:
amending the FY
transfers in the
identified Funds
ROLL CALL VOTE RE(
y Development Fund Transfers. Staff
Adopt Resolution No. 2003 -2094
2002/03 Budget to appropriate fund
amount of $300,000 from the various
to the Community Development Fund.
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Ms. Borchard gave the staff report.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt stated
that there were no speakers.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember
Parvin seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2003 -2094
amending the FY 2002/03 Budget to appropriate fund
transfers in the amount of $300,000 from the various
identified Funds to the Community Development Fund. The
motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, staff was available for Item 9.C.
to be heard.
C. Consider Approving a Name Change for the Moorpark
Senior Center to Moorpark Active Adult Center. Staff
Recommendation: Approve the name change.
Mr. Hartnett gave the staff report.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt stated
that there were no speakers.
MOTION: Councilmember Parvin moved and Councilmember
Harper seconded a motion to approve the name change for the
Moorpark Senior Center to Moorpark Active Adult Center.
The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
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AT THIS POINT in the meeting, Mr. Kueny asked that Item 9.E. be
tabled until after closed session.
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the Council to table
Item 9.E. until after closed session.
F. Consider Mission Statement, Priorities, Goals and
Objectives for Fiscal Year 200312004. Consider the
priorities, goals and objectives.
Mr. Kueny stated that most of the items in the staff
report have previously been considered with the budget
and in February's meeting of the previous year's
status report. He recommended replacing Item No. 7.
on the Top 10 Priorities list, the Construction of
Phase II of Arroyo Vista Community Park, since it is
near completion, with a new priority for Construction
of the Moorpark Human Services Complex.
In response to Councilmember Mikos' request that
Potential Objectives No. 8 and No. 12 on Stamped Page
169 be added to the Departmental Goals and Objectives,
Mr. Kueny stated this could be accomplished if Council
so directed.
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the Council to add to
Departmental Goals and Objectives, Potential Objective No.
8, dealing with the taping of monthly announcements of
upcoming city- sponsored activities for replay on the City
Government Channel, and Potential Objective No. 12, dealing
with the development of an inventory of natural open space
properties owned by City and Homeowners Associations and
other privately owned property restricted by conservation
easement or other development condition or limitation.
In response to Councilmember Mikos' request that
Potential Objective No. 43. on Stamped Page 171
concerning former Councilmember Wozniak's request to
establish a Civic Hall of Fame to recognize city
enhancement efforts by individuals and organizations,
be moved to the Departmental Goals and Objectives,
Councilmember Harper suggested incorporating this as
an objective to be accomplished as part of the City
Hall project.
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CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the Council to
incorporate the Civic Hall of Fame as an objective to be
accomplished as part of the City Hall project.
In response to Councilmember Mikos' request to have
improvements to East Los Angeles Avenue added to the
existing Top 10 Priority No. 4 for the Widening of Los
Angeles Avenue /New Los Angeles Avenue, Councilmember
Harper concurred, as long as it would be named High
Street and Councilmember Parvin agreed with moving
forward with the improvements for pedestrian and
bicyclist safety.
It was the majority opinion of the Council to add
improvements to East Los Angeles Avenue to Top 10
Priority No. 4 for the Widening of Los Angeles
Avenue /New Los Angeles Avenue.
In response to Councilmember Mikos' request to delete
College View Park from Departmental Goals and
Objectives F.22 on Stamped Page 186 for construction
of a canine park, Councilmember Parvin asked Ms.
Lindley to discuss other sites with the Parks and
Recreation Commission to identify a location that is
not frequented by the public since biting, barking
dogs and people do not mix. Councilmember Harper
recommended that F.22 be modified to say "construct a
canine park ".
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the Council to modify
Departmental Goals and Objectives F.22. to read "Construct
a canine park."
Councilmember Mikos stated that the deadline of June
30th for completing the update to the OSCAR Element in
Departmental Goals and Objectives G.4. on Stamped Page
186, may not be an accurate date due to the North Park
situation.
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the Council to
eliminate the date from Departmental Goals and Objectives
G.4.
A discussion followed regarding Councilmember Mikos'
request to add "potential voter consideration" to
Departmental Goal and Objective G.20. and it was the
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majority opinion that it would not be beneficial as it
would create more confusion than clarification.
In response to Councilmember Mikos' suggestion that it
would be beneficial to the public if each Objective
also included some kind of reference to the Top 10
Priorities and that the Top 10 Priorities list
indicate that the list is not necessarily in priority
order, Mr. Kueny stated that staff could supply a
cross reference and a statement that the listed items
have equal priority.
In response to Councilmember Harper's request that
Potential Objective No. 50. on Stamped Page 172 for
construction of a restroom at Glenwood Park be moved
to the Departmental Goals and Objectives list, Mr.
Kueny stated that it is not a funded item and Council
would have to direct that it be added to the budget.
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the Council to add
funding for construction of a restroom at Glenwood Park to
the budget.
Councilmember Millhouse requested that Potential
Objective No. 36. on Stamped Page 171 regarding the
installation of landscaping and decorative pavement at
Tierra Rejada Road /SR -23 ramps, be moved to the
Departmental Goals and Objectives list since there is
potential for obtaining funds from the Ventura County
Transportation Commission and /or Caltrans. He stated
that it would be unfortunate to be precluded from
going after those funds just because the item was not
on the list.
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the Council to place
Potential Objective No. 36. on the Departmental Goals and
Objectives list.
In response to Councilmember Millhouse's request to
include Tierra Rejada Road from Spring Road to the
easterly city limits in the Departmental Goal and
Objective G.24., regarding the establishment of an
Underground Utility District, Mr. Kueny stated that
funding would not be available; however, it could be
added to the list of Potential Objectives.
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In response to Councilmember Millhouse's request to
pursue Councilmember Harper's suggestion to add
decorative lighting on High Street, as noted in
Potential Objective No. 3. on Stamped Page 168, Mr.
Kueny stated that it could be added to Departmental
Goals and Objectives and come back as an adjustment to
the budget at mid -year.
Mr. Kueny discussed additional changes including: 1)
the prior Council direction regarding a truck ban on
Los Angeles Avenue in Top 10 Priority No. 5. would
need to be replaced with a new priority to establish a
permanent truck scale facility west of the City; 2)
the removal of Departmental Goal and Objective C.5.,
which also concerns the truck ban; 3) modification of
Departmental Goal and Objective F.14. to include
future utilization and focus of the current 5th Grade
D.A.R.E. position; 4) the addition of the two budgeted
radar speed display signs to Departmental Goals and
Objectives; and 5) the addition for improving security
at the Metrolink station by including the evaluation
of surveillance cameras and extension of the south
wall. Mr. Kueny stated that Councilmember Harper's
suggestion for installing red light cameras has been
determined not to be allowed by Caltrans and,
therefore, it is recommended that this goal not be
pursued.
In response to Mayor Hunter Ms. Traffenstedt stated
that there were no speakers.
Mr. Kueny stated that he would incorporate the changes
and return this item on the Consent Calendar on a
future agenda.
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the Council that this
item return on Consent with the changes discussed.
G. Consider Revision to Rules of Procedure for Council
Meetings to Change Regular City Council Meeting Start
Time from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Staff
Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate.
Mayor Hunter stated that originally, the Council
meetings started at 7:00 p.m. and he is requesting a
return to that policy to allow more time for members
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to eat dinner before arriving for the meeting and to
allow the public hearings to start on time.
Councilmember Mikos stated that this would also allow
more time for discussion in Closed Session hearings.
In response to Mayor Hunter Ms. Traffenstedt stated
that there were no speakers.
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the Council to have a
Resolution return to Council for approval of a new start
time of 7:00 p.m. to become effective on August 20, 2003.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR:
MOTION: Councilmember Millhouse moved and Councilmember Parvin
seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar with the
exception of Item 10.K., which was heard earlier in the meeting
and Item 10.A., which was pulled for individual consideration.
The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
B. Consider Approval of Warrant Register for Fiscal Year
2002 -2003 - June 4, 2003.
Manual Warrants 112730 - 112731 & $ 34,100.00
Voided Warrant 111853 & 112185 $ (846.00)
112957
Payroll Liability 112877 - 112881 $ 2,552.49
Warrants
Regular Warrants 112882 - 112952 & $ 21,006.94
112953 - 112979 $ 428,067.52
Staff Recommendation: Approve the warrant register.
C. Consider Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year 2002/2003
Budget to Change the Funding Source for City Costs
Related to the City /County Data Sharing Agreement for
Hydrology and Related Data Required for the Management
of the Calleguas Creek Watershed Staff
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2003 -2095
changing the funding source for the subject effort
from the Community Development Fund to the General
Fund Reserve. ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED
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D. Consider Award of Contract to Sunridcre Landscape and
Venco Western for Landscape Maintenance Services.
Staff Recommendation: Award the contract for
landscape maintenance services and authorize the City
Manager to execute the agreements on behalf of the
City.
E. Consider One -Year Extension of the City's Tree
Maintenance Agreement with West Coast Arborist. Staff
Recommendation: Authorize staff to extend the
agreement through June 30, 2004, with existing service
fees.
F. Consider Renewal of Agreement with Kelly Cleaning &
Supply Company. Staff Recommendation: Approve the
renewal of the agreement for janitorial services.
G. Consider Contract Extension with Durham Transportation
for Summer Beach Bus and County Fair Bus Programs.
Staff Recommendation: Approve a one -year extension of
Durham Transportation Agreement.
H. Consider Adoption of a Resolution of Intent Directing
the Planning Commission to Study, Hold a Public
Hearing and Provide a Recommendation on a Zoning
Ordinance Amendment to Amend Title 17 and to Delete
Chapter 5.88 of the Moorpark Municipal Code Relating
to Home Occupations. Staff Recommendation: Adopt
Resolution 2003 -2096.
I. Consider Resolution Approving an Agreement by and
Among the City of Moorpark, Moorpark Redevelopment
Agency, and TR Partners, LLC, for the Agency's
Purchase and Resale of One Dwelling Unit in
Residential Planned Development (RPD) 99 -1, Tentative
Tract (TT) 5181 to a Low Income Family at an
Affordable Housing Cost. Staff Recommendation: 1)
Approve Resolution No. 2003 -2097; and 2) Direct the
City Manager, on behalf of the City, to execute
Purchase and Sale Agreement, subject to final language
approval by the City Manager and City Attorney.
J. Consider Final Map Approval for Tract Map No. 5181.
Staff Recommendation: If the Affordable Housing
Agreement for Tract No. 5181 is approved, authorize
the Mayor and City Clerk to sign and the City Clerk to
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cause Tract Map 5181 to be recorded in the office of
the Ventura County Recorder.
L. Consider an Early Grading Permit for Tentative Tract
Map No. 5307 for the Approved 25 -Lot Single- Family
Residential Subdivision Located at the Northwest
Corner of Millard Street and Los Angeles Avenue, on
the Application of Colmer Development Company. Staff
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to sign an
Early Grading Agreement subject to his final language
approval
The following item was pulled for individual consideration:
A. Consider Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of
April 2, 2003.
Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes.
Councilmember Mikos stated that she and Councilmember
Harper had not been not in favor of the operation
hours indicated in the minutes on Stamped page 205 of
the agenda report and she did not want residents of
the Campus Park area to think she had been a part of
that decision.
Mr. Kueny stated that the minutes could be amended to
indicate it was the "majority opinion" that the hours
of operation for the entire center be 5:00 a.m. to
midnight.
MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember
Millhouse seconded a motion to approve the minutes of April
2, 2003, as amended. The motion carried by unanimous voice
vote.
11. ORDINANCES:
None.
12. CLOSED SESSION:
Mr. Kueny requested that the City Council go into closed
session for one case under Item 12.A., three cases under
Item 12.B., and Items 12.C., 12,D. and 12.E.
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Mr. Montes announced that concerning Item 12.A., the facts
and circumstances creating significant exposure to
litigation, which facts and circumstances are know to
potential plaintiffs, consist of delays associated with the
issuance of grading permits for Tract 5133.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Millhouse
seconded a motion to adjourn to closed session for a discussion
of one case under Item 12.A., three cases under Item 12.B., and
Items 12.C., 12,D. and 12.E. on the agenda. The motion carried
by unanimous voice vote. The time was 10:38 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)
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Subdivision (c)
of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code: (Number of
cases to be discussed - 4)
C. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6)
Agency Designated Representative: Steven Kueny
Employee Organization: Service Employees International
Union, AFL -CIO, CLC, Local 998
D. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6)
Agency Designated Representative: Steven Kueny
Unrepresented employees: Accountant I, Administrative
Services Director, Assistant City Manager, Assistant
to City Manager /City Clerk, Budget and Finance
Manager, Community Development Director, Community
Services Director, Information Systems Manager,
Planning Manager, Principal Planner, Public Works
Director, Recreation Manager, and Senior Management
Analyst.
E. 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.
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Present in closed session were
Mikos, Millhouse, Parvin, and Mayo
City Manager; Joseph Montes, City
Assistant City Manager; and Deborah
to City Manager /City Clerk.
June 4, 2003
Councilmembers Harper,
Hunter; Steven Kueny,
Attorney; Hugh Riley,
Traffenstedt, Assistant
The Council reconvened into open session at 11:35 p.m. Mr.
Kueny stated that Items 12.A. (one case), 12.B. (three
cases), 12.C., 12.D. and 12.E. were discussed and that
there was no action to report.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, the Council heard Item 9.E.
E. Consider Resolution of Intention to Amend the Contract
between the Board of Administration of the California
Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) and the
City of Moorpark and First Reading of an Ordinance
Authorizing an Amendment to the Contract between the
City and the Board of Administration of CalPERS.
Staff Recommendation: 1) Adopt Resolution of
Intention No. 2003 -2098; 2) Waive full reading and
introduce Ordinance No. 294 for first reading; and 3)
Direct that second reading of Ordinance No. 294,
authorizing the amendment to the contract, shall occur
on July 2, 2003.
Ms. Traffenstedt gave the staff report. She verbally
stated that the Council's approval would include
direction to staff to provide certification to CalPERS
that only the Secretary II position in the Community
Development Department was eligible to receive two
years additional service credit, pursuant to Section
20903 of the Government Code, if retirement occurred
during the designated window period of August 4, 2003,
through January 30, 2004. She also stated that the
revised cost estimate for the one position was
approximately $20,000.
In response to Mayor Hunter Ms. Traffenstedt stated
that there were no speakers.
MOTION: Councilmember Millhouse moved and Councilmember
Harper seconded a motion to Adopt Resolution of Intention
No. 2003 -2098 and to authorize completion of the required
CalPERS certification forms. The motion carried by
unanimous voice vote.
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Ms. Traffenstedt read the title of Ordinance No. 294.
MOTION: Councilmember Millhouse moved and Councilmember
Harper seconded the motion to waive full reading of
Ordinance No. 294. The motion carried by unanimous voice
vote.
MOTION: Councilmember Millhouse moved and Councilmember
Harper seconded the motion to introduce Ordinance No. 294
for first reading; and directed staff that the second
reading of Ordinance No. 294, authorizing the amendment to
the contract shall occur on July 2, 2003. The motion
carried by unanimous voice vote.
13. ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Hunter adjourned the meeting at 11:36 p.m.
Patrick Hunter, Mayor
ATTEST:
Deborah S. Traffenstedt
City Clerk
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Moorpark, California June 18, 2003
A Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark
was held on June 18, 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 6:10 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; Ken Gilbert, Public Works Director;
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 one case under Item
4.A. and Item 4.C.
Mr. Montes announced that the facts and circumstances
creating significant exposure to litigation, which facts
and circumstances are known to potential plaintiffs,
consist of delays associated with the issuance of grading
permits and flooding issues for Tract 5133.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Mikos
seconded a motion to adjourn to closed session for a discussion
of one case under Item 4.A. and Item 4.C. The motion carried by
unanimous voice vote. The time was 6:11 p.m.
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Moorpark, California Page 2 June 18, 2003
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)
C. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: APN 512 -0- 093 -080, Moorpark, CA 93021
Agency Negotiator: Steven Kueny, City Manager
Negotiation Parties: The City of Moorpark and Benjamin
and Peter Duarte
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment.
Present in closed session were Councilmembers Harper,
Mikos, Millhouse, Parvin, and Mayor Hunter; Steven Kueny,
City Manager; Hugh Riley, Assistant City Manager; Ken
Gilbert, Public Works Director; Barry Hogan, Community
Development Director; and Deborah Traffenstedt, Assistant
to City Manager /City Clerk.
The Council reconvened into open session at 6:43 p.m. Mr.
Kueny stated that one case under Item 4.A. and Item 4.C.
were discussed and that there was no action to report.
5. ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Hunter adjourned the meeting at 6:43 p.m.
Patrick Hunter, Mayor
ATTEST:
Deborah S. Traffenstedt
City Clerk