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Moorpark, California
ITEM 10.A.
September 1, 2004
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark
was held on September 1, 2004, 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 7:16 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Barry Hogan, Community Development Director, 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; Kenneth Gilbert, Public Works
Director; Mary Lindley, Community Services
Director; Barry Hogan, Community Development
Director; Cynthia Borchard, Administrative
Services Director; Brad Miller, City
Engineer; Captain Richard Diaz, Sheriff's
Department; John Hartnett, Recreation
Manager; Nancy Burns, Senior Management
Analyst; Deborah Traffenstedt, Assistant to
City Manager /City Clerk; and Maureen Benson,
Deputy City Clerk.
4. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS:
A. Recognition of 3rd of July Event Sponsors.
Mayor Hunter and Community Services Director, Mary
Lindley presented plaques to Brett Jones of Wayne J.
Sand and Gravel, Marc Armbruster of Cypress Land
Company, and John Barrett of Cardservice in
appreciation of their generous support to the City's
July 3rd event.
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5. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Gilbert Bahn, a Moorpark resident, spoke in regard to the
proposal related to the Theater on High Street and his
opposition to the use of City funds to own or operate it.
He stated the City would be better served by contributing
to the library for further education of children.
6. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
Staff requested Item 9.A. be heard prior to Public Hearings
to accommodate a guest speaker from Calleguas Municipal
Water District.
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of Council to hear Item 9.A.
prior to Public Hearings.
Councilmember Mikos requested Item 10.0. be pulled from the
Consent Calendar for individual consideration.
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
Councilmember Harper stated, as a committee member for the
Theater on High Street and in conjunction with interest
expressed by the community, he would like to have the
matter concerning the theater agendized for discussion at a
future meeting.
Councilmember Millhouse requested the appropriate ad hoc
committee consider individuals with physical difficulties
and their hardship in complying with requirements to place
large trash cans at the curb for pickup.
Councilmember Parvin announced a meeting in Council
Chambers at 7:00 p.m. on September 2nd to seek input from
the public on the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting Item 9.A. was heard.
9. A. Consider Status Report on the Construction of
Calleguas' Las Posas Feeder No. 3 Waterline Project.
Staff Recommendation: Receive and file the report.
Mr. Gilbert summarized the completion dates from the
staff report and introduced Don Kendall, General
Manager of Calleguas Municipal Water District, who
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gave a presentation on the status of the waterline
project indicating it is 75- percent complete.
In response to Councilmember Mikos, Mr. Kendall stated
the best way for businesses at the corner of Spring
Road and Los Angeles Avenue to address the loss of
business created by construction at that corner would
be to attend Calleguas Municipal Water District board
meetings to speak to the board members.
In response to Councilmember Millhouse, Mr. Kendall
stated Calleguas Municipal Water District is
diligently working with the residents along Mira Sol
Drive who have stated that they have sustained damage
to their homes due to the nearby construction. He
stated regular street washings should be occurring to
mitigate the dust; and residents are encouraged to
call Calleguas if matters are not being addressed by
the contractor. Mr. Kendall provided his direct phone
number 805 - 579 -7111 and website address
dkendall @calleguas.com for use in contacting
Calleguas.
In response to Councilmember Mikos, Mr. Kendall stated
the Calleguas Board of Directors meets at 7:30 p.m. on
the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 2100
Olsen Road, in Thousand Oaks.
In response to Councilmember Millhouse's request for a
description of the project and its significance, Mr.
Kendall stated the purpose of the project is to
install storage capacity for water imported from the
State water project, which will be used to help
drought -proof the area. He continued by stating this
guarantee of a water source keeps businesses and
agriculture in Ventura County and assures adequate
water supply locally, especially in emergency
situations.
In response to Councilmember Mikos, Mr. Kendall
confirmed the water is already here and when the
project is complete it will provide a cushion of three
year's worth of water; if there were an earthquake the
city of Moorpark will be in good stead; and the Fox
Canyon Ground Water Management Agency, on whose board
Councilmember Mikos is a member, has supported this
project.
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Mayor Hunter stated for the public's benefit, he wants
to make it clear this is not a City sponsored project,
although it is beneficial to the City, Moorpark is
only the host, as State Route 118 is under the
jurisdiction of the State; the inconvenience to
residents has been great; and it is good to hear the
project is nearing completion.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt stated
there were no speakers.
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the Council to receive
and file the report.
8. PUBLIC HEARING:
A. Consider Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2004 -04: An
Amendment to Chapter 17.12 (Establishment of Zones,
Boundaries, and Maps), Chapter 17.20 (Uses by Zone),
and Chapter 17.44 (Entitlement - Process and
Procedures) of the Moorpark Municipal Code Related to
Entitlement Review Requirements for Certain Uses.
(continued from July 21, 2004, with public hearing
open) Staff Recommendation: 1) Continue to take
public testimony, and close the public hearing; and 2)
Introduce Ordinance No. 304 for first reading
approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2004 -04, and
schedule second reading and adoption for September 15,
2004.
Mr. Hogan gave the staff report.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Hogan confirmed the
current threshold for Council permit approval involves
a project of 10,000- square feet, while the new
ordinance reduces the threshold to 2,500- square feet;
and the reduction allows for review of the use along
with the architecture and landscape plans. He
referenced the middle of stamped page 22 of the agenda
report for a definition of the full content of this
change in the ordinance.
Mayor Hunter stated the trend has been to move the
approval process to a lower level to allow the
Planning Commission and staff more authority to
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approve projects, which is a better business practice,
more efficient, and easier for the applicant.
In response to Mayor Hunter's request to allow the
Planning Commission more authority, Mr. Hogan stated
that same section on stamped page 22 of the agenda
report could be amended, to instead allow the Planning
Commission to approve projects from 2,500- up to
10,000- square feet, since there would still be the
appeal process to the Council. Mr. Hogan also stated
the Council is notified of all approvals made by the
Planning Commission or staff.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Hogan stated public
hearing notices are sent out to those property owners
within 1,000 -feet of a project, a public hearing
notice is published in the local newspaper and a sign
is posted on the project site.
In response to Councilmember Mikos, Mr. Kueny stated
the original intent for lowering the threshold was in
consideration of the Downtown Specific Plan Area where
more detailed direction is needed from the Council; it
has been the goal to allow the Planning Commission to
be the final decision making body, subject to appeal
to the Council, in the Industrial and Commercial
categories outside of the Downtown Specific Plan Area;
and until the Council is comfortable that sufficient
direction has been given in regard to design standards
for the downtown area, projects of 2,500- square feet
or more should remain at the Council level.
Councilmember Harper stated, in general, he likes
giving more discretion to the Planning Commission and
staff for approvals, except in the Downtown Specific
Plan area until Council determines a better sense of
the ultimate design for that area.
Mayor Hunter stated just as the public has the right
to appeal project decisions, so does the Council, and
he is not convinced the code is as user friendly as it
should be; lowering the threshold for the approval
process is an attempt to simplify the code to make it
more efficient; specifying a difference for the
Downtown Specific Plan area only further complicates
the code; and he is comfortable with the skills and
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abilities of the Planning Commission in making
decisions and recommendations to the Council.
Councilmember Mikos stated she understands and concurs
with the Mayor's position, except for including the
Downtown Specific Plan Area, as the Council should
have more direct oversight of such an important part
of the community.
Councilmember Parvin stated she is very comfortable
with simplifying the process.
In response to Councilmember Parvin, Mr. Hogan stated
there are no current alcohol sales uses in the
Commercial Office Zone; microbreweries without
entertainment are allowed in the Commercial Old Town
Zone within 100 -feet of residential; and the Planning
Commission did not raise any concerns regarding the
need for a Conditional Use Permit for an automobile
rental agency located within 100 -feet of residential.
In response to Mayor Hunter's concern that the
Conditional Use Permit (CUP) process, with its special
conditions, is being eliminated from certain uses such
as a recycling drop -off bin located within 100 -feet of
residential, Mr. Hogan stated the location is still at
the discretion of the Community Development Director;
however, a recycling center does require a CUP.
In response to Councilmember Parvin, Mr. Hogan stated
the increase from six to eight children allowed for a
family day care business is to bring the number of
children allowed into line with State requirements.
In response to Councilmember Parvin, Mr. Hogan stated
there are a limited number of sites where recreational
vehicle (RV) storage yards would be allowed in
Moorpark; and the City does not want RV storage yards
in prominent locations taking up valuable land that
could be used for higher and better purposes.
In response to Councilmember Parvin, Mr. Hogan
described the type of permits required for various
uses such as a Conditional Use Permit for a restaurant
due to the hours of operation, and a Zone Clearance
for a chiropractic practice or dental practice.
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In response to Councilmember Parvin's request, Mr.
Hogan stated the words "most stringent" on stamped
page 31 of the agenda report on the third line down
would be replaced with "most thorough" and the word
"aesthetics" would be added after "...to protect the
health, safety, life..." in the middle of Section A.
In response to Councilmember Parvin, Mr. Hogan stated
current projects would be "grandfathered -in" to comply
with the requirements in place when they were deemed
complete.
Mayor Hunter stated the public hearing remains open.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt stated
there were no speakers.
A discussion followed among the Councilmembers and
staff regarding which entity should have authority
over decision making on projects in the Downtown
Specific Plan Area.
Mr. Hogan stated revisions to the Downtown Specific
Plan will be coming to Council for review within this
fiscal year and at that time Council could lower the
approval authority down to the Planning Commission
since more specific design details would be available
at that time.
Councilmember Millhouse expressed an academic concern
regarding the level of decision making power invested
in a Planning Commission that is solely appointed by
the Mayor of the City.
Mayor Hunter concurred with Councilmember Mikos' and
Harper's recommendations to have the Council retain
its decision - making authority over projects of 2,500 -
square feet or more in the Downtown Specific Plan
area.
In response to Councilmember Millhouse, Mr. Montes
stated from a legal standpoint, the word "aesthetics"
would be allowable for addition to the draft ordinance
on stamped page 31 of the agenda report in Section
17.44.040 under Section A. Temporary Use Permit.
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Mayor Hunter stated he is satisfied with Mr. Hogan's
explanation of the use of a CUP for a recycling center
as opposed to a recycling bin.
Councilmember Parvin stated, in regard to her concern
about microbreweries, since there are no existing
microbreweries in Old Town within 100 -feet of
residential at this time, perhaps that issue can be
scrutinized when the occasion arises.
Mayor Hunter closed the public hearing.
Mr. Montes read the title of Ordinance No. 304.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember
Parvin seconded a motion to waive further reading and
declare Ordinance No. 304 read for first time, as amended,
to retain Council decision - making authority over projects
of 2,500- square feet or more in the Downtown Specific Plan
area and to change the verbiage in the draft ordinance on
stamped page 31 of the agenda report in Section 17.44.040
to change "most stringent" in the first paragraph to "most
thorough" and to add the word "aesthetics" in Section A.
Temporary Use Permit following "...and may be conditioned to
protect the health, safety, life... "; and to schedule second
reading and adoption for September 15, 2004. The motion
carried by unanimous voice vote.
B. Consider Resolution for Commercial Planned Development
Permit (CPD) No. 2004 -01 for the Construction of a
131,745 Square Foot Shopping Center Located on the
Southwest Corner of New Los Angeles Avenue and Miller
Parkway on the Application of Nearon Enterprises, LLC.
Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the public hearing,
take public testimony, and close the public hearing;
and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2004 -2231, approving CPD
Permit No. 2004 -01, subject to Conditions of Approval.
Mr. Hogan gave the staff report.
In response to Councilmember Harper, Mr. Hogan stated
staff will look at the pallet of materials for the
center upon submission of the final landscape plans
and will base their selection on maintaining an
eclectic appearance.
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In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Hogan stated this is
a difficult site with unusual access due to its shape;
the entrances to Buildings H and I could be re-
oriented so pedestrians would not have to traverse the
main vehicular path, which would require redesigning
the architecture so that the tower effect is reversed;
the location of the artwork for the center will be
reviewed by the Public Art Advisory Committee; and the
applicant is suggesting placement of the pieces to
encourage the public to gather within the center,
rather than to make the art visible from the roadway.
In response to Councilmember Parvin, Mr. Hogan stated
the standard fencing requirement is an eight -foot high
block wall; wrought iron fencing exists along the
south side of this project where only landscaping is
visible to the adjacent residents; the fencing
condition in this case, is flexible to allow the
applicant to work with those property owners who may
wish to retain the wrought iron rather than have an
eight -foot block wall installed; the delivery areas
behind Buildings B and C are required to be covered
and screened from view; loading /unloading hours for
the entire center are regulated by ordinance; entry
into the center for deliveries is not restricted; u-
turns are not currently allowed at the signalized
corner of Patriot Drive and Miller Parkway, but staff
could review the possibility; roof - mounted air
conditioning equipment is located at a sufficient
distance from the residential area and noise should
not be a problem with the newer equipment; however, if
residents are concerned, a noise study can be
performed.
Councilmember Parvin requested a condition be added
for awning maintenance similar to the one for the
Moorpark Marketplace.
In response to Councilmember Millhouse, Mr. Hogan
stated the pedestrian walkway across the parking lot
could be removed if the entrances to Buildings H and I
are relocated as Mayor Hunter suggested.
In response to Councilmember Mikos, Mr. Hogan stated
the vehicular access points to the center are set; the
applicant has met with the adjacent Homeowners
Association regarding the hillside; the project is
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conditioned for the applicant to have a maintenance
easement to maintain the trees below the view line of
the residents; this condition is subject to HOA
approval and if not approved, all of the landscaping
would be down at the base; relocation of the
handicapped parking to allow the plazas to be
automobile free, still meets handicapped requirements;
and lighting for the center will comply with the
standards of the lighting ordinance.
In response to Councilmember Mikos, Mr. Hogan stated
he would verify if timing for the lighting has been
conditioned, but it is the applicant's desire to time
the lighting to reduce cost while still maintaining
security for the center at night.
In response to Councilmember Mikos, Mr. Hogan stated
the City does not own the property under the bridge;
the City will work with the public agency property
owner in regard to graffiti removal; the City
ordinance requires, within a number of hours from
notification, that graffiti must be removed from
private property; and if graffiti is located on public
property the City removes it almost immediately upon
notification.
Mr. Montes stated if the Flood Control District did
not remove the graffiti at the City's request, City
staff would not enter their property to remove the
graffiti unless a nuisance was declared.
In response to Councilmember Mikos, Mr. Hogan stated
requirements of the National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System are that water be cleaned before it
leaves the site and that there be no change in the
quantity of water before development; and a backup
district will be formed through an administrative
charge to be paid by the applicant, which would be
used to provide maintenance in case the applicant
fails to maintain whatever systems are installed to
keep the site in compliance.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Hogan stated the
location for signage appears on the site plan;
however, the sign program will be submitted to staff
for approval.
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Mr. Hogan stated hours for lighting are not contained
in the project conditions and if Council so desires, a
condition may be added to have lighting turned off
with only security lighting to remain after a certain
hour in the evening.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Hogan stated if the
loading docks for Buildings F and G are moved further
away from residential, the loading dock for Building F
would be eliminated; and they are currently
conditioned to be covered and screened with
landscaping.
Mayor Hunter opened the public hearing.
Mark Ossola, representing Nearon Enterprises, LLC,
25410 Cumberland Lane, Calabasas, California,
described changes made in working with staff, the
Planning Commission and residents to make a better
project. He stated Nearon is trying to attract
quality tenants, including Staples, PetCo, and Chicks
Sporting Goods Store as anchor tenants along with
talking with several restaurants; and the goal is to
keep tax dollars here in Moorpark with $45 million in
annual sales. Mr. Ossola assured the Council the
center would be well maintained. He introduced
Nearon's consultants for architecture and landscaping
as available for questions.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Ossola stated they
are focusing on some sit -down restaurants for the
center and have received letters of intent from Panda
Express, Bandits, and Camille, a sidewalk cafe.
In response to Council concerns, Mr. Ossola stated
there will be multiple front doors on Buildings H and
I to enhance articulation, as there will be several
tenants occupying the space; a great deal of time was
spent in creating more walking areas for the center,
but if Council desires, the pedestrian walkway can be
eliminated; they have worked with the homeowners
behind Building G and those above the center to
provide additional landscape screening; and will be
working with the Public Art Advisory Committee for
placement of the art in public places.
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In response to Councilmember Parvin, Mr. Ossola
described a number of local projects he has been
involved in building.
John Parezo, architect for the project from Ware
Malcomb Architects, 5949 Woodland View Drive, Woodland
Hills, California, addressed Council concerns and
stated the plan was to create a diverse pedestrian
village; and they have tried to break up the parking
mass with landscaping and enhanced paved paths
connecting the buildings.
Councilmember Harper stated
articulated architecture; he
pedestrian circulation, as long
fountain should be large so as
the project. He encouraged
outdoor seating areas.
he likes the well
likes the internal
as it is safe; and the
not to be dwarfed by
the addition of more
In response to Councilmember Harper, Mr. Parezo stated
the olive trees selected for the grove are fruitless
olive trees; the domes and cupolas vary throughout the
project; and the plaza areas will be designed with
different materials.
In response to Councilmember Harper's request for a
well known restaurant such as the Macaroni Grill or
Olive Garden, Mr. Ossola stated their brokers are
still working on attracting potential tenants.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Ossola confirmed they
have a lease outstanding with Staples; and they are
contemplating asking PetCo to move next to Staples so
the square footage of Building G could be reduced in
consideration of adjacent residential.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Parezo stated
Building F has been redesigned twice and the front
entries reoriented; the loading docks are covered from
above and the adjacent trash enclosure has a tile
roof; the walls in this area are higher with the truck
ramp depressed; and they are working with the
homeowners to locate the trees on the slopes to screen
any and all of the buildings including loading docks.
Councilmember Mikos congratulated the applicant on the
pedestrian emphasis of the project. She stated the
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Planning Commission did a good job even with such a
difficult site; and she is glad there is flexibility
in selecting the materials and palettes.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Ossola stated they
have reviewed the draft conditions of approval and are
in concurrence.
Mayor Hunter closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember
Millhouse seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2004-
2231, approving CPD Permit No. 2004 -01.
Mr. Hogan clarified his understanding of the Council's
amendments to the Conditions of Approval and provided
additional information regarding the code allowing for
pylon signage up to 25 -feet in height for this
project; the applicant is not proposing such a pylon;
however, staff recommends adding a condition that if
signage in excess of eight -feet in height is proposed,
the approval for such would have to return to the
Council.
Mr. Kueny stated staff believes a u -turn at Patriot
Drive can be accommodated without any additional
right -of -way. He also stated that although staff does
not believe additional right -of -way will be needed for
a u -turn lane in the opposite direction, a condition
should be added to allow for that design along the
applicant's frontage; and staff will return with an
item at a future date to address that issue.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Ossola stated the
only amendment to the conditions of concern is the
need for additional right -of -way; and as long as the
buildings are not relocated to accommodate the u -turn,
they would concur with the recommendations.
Mr. Kueny stated staff believes the right -of -way would
be located further south of this property, but in the
event that is not the case, a condition would be
needed.
Mr. Ossola stated he would not have a problem with the
right -of -way as long as the buildings did not have to
be relocated.
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In response to Mr. Ossola's concerns regarding safety
and insurance criteria, Mr. Hogan stated the lighting
would only be reduced to security levels.
In response to Councilmember Mikos, Mr. Hogan stated
no bus stop has been proposed at this center.
AMENDMENT TO PRIOR MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and
Councilmember Millhouse seconded an amendment to the prior
motion to adopt Resolution No. 2004 -2231, approving CPD
Permit No. 2004 -01, subject to Conditions of Approval as
amended to: 1) Add a condition for awning maintenance; 2)
Direct staff to look at possible u -turns at Patriot Drive;
3) Amend Special Condition No. 4 to indicate elevations of
Buildings H and I will be refurbished for greater
articulation; 4) Add a condition for the timing of parking
lot and on -site lighting to be reduced to security levels
by 11:00 p.m. with the plan subject to the approval of the
Community Development Director; 5) Locate bike racks
appropriately throughout the development with locations
subject to the approval of the Community Development
Director; 6) Refer the design of the large fountain to the
Public Art Advisory Committee; 7) Refer any proposed
signage in excess of eight -feet in height to the Council
for approval; and 8) Add a condition for providing
additional right -of -way if needed for a u -turn lane at
Patriot Drive. The amended motion carried by unanimous
voice vote.
C. Consider General Plan Amendment Pre - Screening
Application No. 2004 -03 to Convert 8.8 Acres from a
General Commercial (C -2) Designation to Very High
Density Residential (VH) and Public (Pub) Designations
on the West Side of Moorpark Avenue between Lassen
Avenue and Los Angeles Avenue on the Application of
Comstock Homes. Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the
public hearing, accept public testimony and close the
public hearing; 2) Direct staff to accept a General
Plan Amendment application, provided that all other
necessary entitlement applications are filed
concurrently; and 3) Appoint an Ad Hoc Committee for
the project and development agreement.
Mr. Hogan gave the staff report.
Mayor Hunter opened the public hearing.
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Loren Borstein, representing Comstock Homes, 321 12th
Street, Manhattan Beach, California, stated he was
available for questions.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Hogan stated the
zoning of the adjacent neighborhood to the north is
single - family residential under old residential zoning
that pre -dates the requirement for Residential Planned
Development permits.
Keith Orr, a Moorpark resident, spoke in opposition to
the proposal, citing concerns regarding traffic
impacts on his street, the extension of Lassen Avenue
and the removal of two houses. He continued by
stating he is not opposed to development, but to the
high density.
Mayor Hunter explained this is a conceptual proposal
and a project would not be approved this evening.
Nancy Runkle, a Moorpark resident, spoke in opposition
to allowing vehicular and pedestrian access through
McFadden and Cornett Avenues; and requested the height
of the block wall be at least eight -feet. She urged
the Council to reject the zone change in its present
form.
Rick Averill, a Moorpark resident, stated he wants to
maintain McFadden and Cornett Avenues as quiet
streets; a block wall to separate them from the new
development is a must; he objects to the high density
due to increased traffic impacts; there is a lack of
sufficient parking due to adjacent baseball
activities; and making Lassen Avenue a through street
is not a good idea.
Jerry Hatcher, a Moorpark resident, stated he is not
opposed to commercial or single- family residential
development, as long as there is no through traffic on
McFadden or Cornett Avenues and there is a block wall
to separate the project from adjacent residential.
Jeff Baker, a Moorpark resident, stated traffic is
already backed up on Poindexter Avenue and he is
opposed to opening McFadden or Cornett Avenues. He
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stated he has no problem with the eight -foot block
wall.
Will Whitaker, a Moorpark business owner, spoke on
behalf of his father, a resident of Cornett Avenue.
He described the Birkenshaw family's previous efforts
to have their property zoned C -2 commercial and now
they want to have it re -zoned to increase the value.
Mr. Whitaker stated the negative effects outweigh the
positive; there will be more traffic, more noise, and
the life style of the residents on Cornett and
McFadden Avenues would not be impacted as much if left
as C -2 development. He encouraged the Council to take
extra care in considering this application.
Maria Irene Arambula, a Moorpark resident, stated she
wants to keep the neighborhood the same; and requested
the Council consider this carefully.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt
summarized three Written Statement cards, one from
Victor Channell in opposition and two others in favor
of the proposal from Armando Aguirre, and Debra Ryono,
representing the Historical Society. She stated
copies would be provided to Council.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Hogan stated there
are three to three and one -half units per acre in the
R -1 zone to the north and approximately seven units
per acre in the proposed plan.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Borstein stated if
the density of the proposal were to remain consistent
with the neighborhood to the north, there would have
to be a trade -off between historic preservation and
the density on the site; this proposal dedicates 1.2-
acres of the site to remain undeveloped so the
Birkenshaw house is not torn down; this is not a
windfall project with only 70- units; if density is
reduced significantly, the proposal would not be
financially feasible; however, they are willing to
take into account some considerations. He continued
by stating traffic is a major concern; they envision
zero pedestrian and zero vehicular traffic going into
the neighborhoods on McFadden and Cornett Avenues; 120
guest parking spaces have been allocated for the 70
homes, which is in excess of the zoning requirement;
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no apartment buildings are planned for the site; if
the property owners were only concerned with profit,
they would have considered tearing down the Birkenshaw
house and building a shopping center; and this
proposal is for approximately 7.8 units per acre.
Councilmember Mikos stated many of the public's
comments are similar to those she and Mayor Hunter
made in Affordable Housing /Community Development
Committee meetings. She continued by stating the only
thing that would go forward from this meeting would be
a thorough analysis of the possibilities for the site;
it appears the applicant is willing to work with the
neighbors; and she appreciates the public
participation.
Councilmember Millhouse stated it is encouraging to
see everyone here at the meeting, which is what makes
Moorpark great; he regrets the public was needlessly
alarmed by the notification of this hearing; this
applicant wants to consider the site, which is
currently zoned commercial, as residential, without
changing the character of the neighborhood; and they
will have to show substantial public benefit before
Council will consider approving the project. He ended
by stating it does not hurt to look at the proposal,
as there are benefits to preserving the Birkenshaw
house.
Councilmember Harper stated an extension of Lassen
Avenue does not make sense; and they do need to look
at the preservation of the Birkenshaw house. He
concurred with the applicant's statement that if the
house is preserved, residential development would be
better since commercial would be hard to develop with
only 150 -feet of street frontage.
In response to Councilmember Harper, Mr. Hogan stated
approximately 15 -units per acre would be allowed under
high density with approximately 105 -units per acre
allowed under very high density; flexibility should be
maintained in looking at alternatives for the site;
Council could lower the density allowed, keeping in
mind the applicant states 70 -units are needed to make
the development viable; and consideration should be
given to how the Birkenshaw house will be preserved,
utilized, and maintenance funded.
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Councilmember Harper stated he does not think very
high density is compatible with the adjacent
neighborhood and 50 -units should make the project
viable.
Councilmember Parvin stated she was glad the residents
shared their thoughts; the site would be better zoned
for residential than commercial; and the density
should be explored.
Mayor Hunter stated it was the Committee's
responsibility to make a recommendation to Council and
to allow staff to evaluate the application; preserving
the Birkenshaw home is an absolute; the proposed site
plan is far too dense and 56 -units would be more
compatible with adjacent housing; there should be no
access to McFadden and Cornett Avenues; he can no
longer support a designation of very high or high
density; and is more inclined to go with R -1, which
drops the number of units down to the mid -50 range.
In response to Councilmember Mikos, Mr. Hogan stated
Council has discretion over whatever range of density
they choose and cautioned not to prejudge the proposal
prior to the application.
Councilmember Mikos concurred with the other members
of the Council that extending Lassen Avenue does not
make sense as it would exacerbate the existing traffic
problems.
Mr. Kueny stated the City's definitions of density are
on the low side; high density here would probably be
only seven -units per acre; and recommended the
flexibility of a high density be allowed so the
applicant can show how they can achieve that number.
He reminded Council that 150 of the units would be
affordable, which makes the viability even harder to
achieve.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Hogan confirmed R -1
restricts development to single- family detached units,
while in the high and very high density range that
restriction is not present.
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Councilmember Millhouse expressed concern about
limiting staff from the start and flexibility should
be allowed to see what the development possibilities
could be.
Councilmember Harper stated he would find it difficult
to move forward with a very high density designation,
but high density would be all right along with the
ability to ask for a density bonus.
Mayor Hunter closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember Harper
seconded a motion to: 1) Direct staff to accept a General
Plan Amendment application for high density up to seven (7)
units per acre, excluding the Birkenshaw house, provided
all other necessary entitlement applications are filed
concurrently; and 2) Direct staff to come up with options
taking into consideration public concerns and those of
Council.
In response to Councilmember Millhouse, Mr. Montes
stated the statutory density bonus is 250, but the
Council is not capped at 25% and could allow more
given the required number of units are made
affordable.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Montes stated this
same density bonus would apply in the R -1 zone.
Mr. Kueny stated the Council's ability to negotiate a
development agreement could affect the density bonus
issue.
The motion carried by voice vote 4 -1, Mayor Hunter
dissenting.
Councilmembers Mikos and Harper volunteered to serve
on an Ad Hoc Committee for the project and development
agreement.
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the Council for
Councilmembers Harper and Mikos to serve on an Ad Hoc
Committee for the project and development agreement.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Mikos
seconded a motion for staff to bring back a future agenda
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item to vacate Lassen Avenue right -of -way. The motion
carried by unanimous voice vote.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, the Council recessed. The time
was 10:32 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 10:51 p.m.
9. PRESENTATION /ACTION /DISCUSSION:
B. Consider Approval of a Phase 1 Feasibility Study
Related to the Possible Construction of the Drain No.
2 Trail Segment (Project 8059). Staff Recommendation:
Authorize staff to proceed with the Phase 1 report for
the Drain No. 2 Feasibility Study.
Mr. Gilbert gave the staff report.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt stated
there were no speakers.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember
Parvin seconded a motion to authorize staff to proceed with
the Phase 1 report for the Drain No. 2 Feasibility Study.
The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
C. Consider Adjustment to Moorpark City Council
Compensation and Benefits. Staff Recommendation:
Direct staff as deemed appropriate.
Mr. Kueny gave the staff report.
In response to Councilmember Mikos, Mr. Kueny stated
mandated retirement participation is placed in a
deferred compensation program; when a part -time
employee or Councilmember leaves the City's employ
they can take the compensation; and the PERS
retirement for regular full -time employees is where
the employee receives credit for years of service.
Mayor Hunter commented Moorpark and the City of
Fillmore are the only two cities in the county which
do not receive the compensation being proposed.
Councilmember Harper stated one advantage to giving
some benefits for serving on the Council is it would
encourage some people to run for office, such as a
retiree who does not have benefits.
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In response to Councilmember Harper, Mr. Montes stated
the benefits would commence for all Councilmembers at
the beginning of the next term after the election
results are certified and members are sworn into
office.
Councilmember Harper stated he would have no problem
bringing Moorpark's benefit package in line with other
cities.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Councilmember Harper
stated a benefits package and an increase in
compensation are both possible since the city of
Moorpark is on the low side in comparison to other
cities' compensation. He stated for some members of
the public it would be a financial hardship to donate
this amount of volunteer time.
Councilmember Millhouse stated this issue has not been
dealt with since 1990; he would like to think Moorpark
is at the forefront of progressive thought; the only
other city without benefits is the City of Fillmore;
if anyone feels strongly against it, they do not have
to take the benefits; and he does not want to exclude
those who wish to serve and leave the impression only
the wealthy and insured can afford to serve on the
Council.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt stated
there were no speakers.
In response to Councilmember Harper, Mr. Kueny
confirmed in the last census the City just missed the
cutoff for increasing compensation by 200 residents.
In response to Councilmember Harper, Mr. Montes stated
Council is entitled to escalate the $300 monthly
salary they receive at a rate of 5% per year; this has
not occurred since 1990 and if implemented would total
more than the current salary combined with the
possible cash out option of $275 if you wanted to
treat this as "compensation ". He continued by stating
the $275 cash out is paid for having chosen the less
expensive health insurance and can be characterized as
a "benefit" to defray additional medical expenses.
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Mr. Kueny stated the research staff conducted showed
other cities are also treating the "cash -out" as a
benefit not as compensation.
A discussion followed between the Councilmembers and
staff regarding the specifics of the benefit package
with a maximum amount of $908.00 per month for medical
insurance.
MOTION: Councilmember Millhouse moved and Councilmember
Harper seconded a motion to initiate a Council insurance
program for health (medical, dental, and vision) and life
insurance benefits as approved for the competitive service
regular full -time positions beginning January 1, 2005, and
schedule a future budget amendment if required.
Mayor Hunter queried the Council as to any concern
they are entitled or not entitled to the same level of
benefits provided to full -time employees.
Mr. Montes stated there is a legal limitation on the
types of benefits that a Council can give to itself;
the Council cannot derive or generate their own
benefit plan, but must use the same plan that a large
number of employees are already receiving.
The motion carried by voiced vote 3 -1 with Mayor Hunter
dissenting and Councilmember Mikos abstaining.
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the Council to take no
action on salary compensation.
D. 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 to add
a Pre - Retirement Optional Settlement 2 Death Benefit.
Staff Recommendation: 1) Adopt Resolution of Intention
No. 2004 -2232; 2) Waive full reading and introduce
Ordinance No. 305 for first reading; and 3) Direct
that second reading of the ordinance shall occur on
October 6, 2004.
Ms. Traffenstedt gave the staff report.
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In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt stated
there were no speakers.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember
Parvin seconded a motion to adopt Resolution of Intention
No. 2004 -2232. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
Mr. Montes read the title of Ordinance No. 305.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Mikos
seconded a motion to waive full reading and declare
Ordinance No. 305 read for the first time. The motion
carried by unanimous voice vote.
E. Consider Sale of Surplus, 1,500 Square Foot Metal
Building at Ventura County Waterworks Equipment Yard -
7150 Walnut Canyon Road, Moorpark, California. Staff
Recommendation: Declare as surplus property and
approve the sale of 1,500 square foot building located
on leased property at 7150 Walnut Canyon Road.
Mr. Riley gave the staff report.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt stated
there were no speakers.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Mikos
seconded a motion to declare as surplus property, and
approve the sale of the 1,500- square foot building located
on leased property at 7150 Walnut Canyon Road. The motion
carried by unanimous voice vote.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR:
MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember Parvin
seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar with the
exception of Item 10.0., which was pulled for individual
consideration. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
A. Consider Approval of Minutes of Special Meeting of
Julv 7, 2004.
Consider Approval of Minutes of Special Meeting of
July 21, 2004.
Consider Approval of Minutes of Special Meeting of
July 28, 2004.
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C.
Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes.
Consider Approval of Warrant Register for Fiscal Year
2003 -2004 - September 1, 2004.
Voided Warrants 116908 &
116913 - 116915 $ 0.00
Regular Warrants 116768 - 116834 $ 166,485.23
116905 - 116937 $ 548,420.06
117047 - 117056 $ 132,449.21
Staff Recommendation: Approve the warrant register.
Consider Approval of Warrant Register for Fiscal Year
2004 -2005 - September 1, 2004.
Manual Warrants 116767 $ 70.00
116901 - 116902 $ 2,722.41
116903 - 116904 $ 15,059.52
Voided Warrants 116741 & 116848 $ (1,098.35)
& 116861
Payroll Liability 116762 -
116766
$
1,883.28
Warrants 116897 -
116900
$
947.78
117042 -
117046
$
1,878.78
117164 -
117168
$
1,878.78
Regular Warrants 116835
- 116896
$
520,252.77
116938 -
117041
$
482,722.88
117057 -
117163
$
57,798.81
117169 -
117184
$
219,430.63
Staff Recommendation: Approve the warrant register.
D. Consider Purchase of Online Registration Software
System for Recreation Programs. Staff Recommendation:
Approve the purchase of RecWare Safari Software
System.
E. Consider Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year 2004/05
Budqet to Fund Parkwav Tree and Sidewalk Replacement
of Tierra Rejada Road (Project 8033). Staff
Recommendation: Approve the subject project and adopt
Resolution No. 2004 -2233. ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED
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F. Consider Request from Moorpark Girls Softball for Use
of Snack Bar for Winter League. Staff Recommendation:
Approve the request from Moorpark Girls Softball to
use the snack bar adjacent to the ball fields at
Arroyo Vista Community Park on Sundays as outlined in
the agenda report and authorize the City Manager to
execute an amendment to the City's Agreement with
Moorpark Girls Softball documenting this action.
G. Consider a Two -Year Contract with Videomax
Productions, Inc. for Provision of Cable Government
Channel Production, Operations, Maintenance, and
Related Services, and Consider a Resolution Amending
the FY 2004/2005 Budget to Provide for New Digital
Signage Equipment for the City's Cable Access Channel.
Staff Recommendation: 1) Approve a two -year agreement
with Videomax Productions, Inc., effective July 1,
2004, subject to final language approval by the City
Manager and City Attorney; 2) Approve Resolution No.
2004 -2234. ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED
H. Consider Award of Contract to Cosco for Computer Room
Fire Suppression System. Staff Recommendation: Award
a contract to Cosco Fire Protection and authorize the
City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the
City.
I. Consider Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year 2004/05
Adopted Budget to Design a Backup Power System for
Arroyo Vista Recreation Center. Staff Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2004 -2235, amending the FY
2004/05 budget by appropriating $5,500 from the
General Fund Reserve to the AVRC Backup Power Project.
ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED
J. Consider Budget Amendment to Prepare a Tree
Maintenance Plan. Staff Recommendation: Adopt
Resolution No. 2004 -2236, amending the FY 2004/05
budget by appropriating $7,000 from the General Fund
Reserve for the preparation of a Tree Maintenance
Plan. ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED
K. Consider Closure of the West End of Charles Street and
the West End of Everett Street at Moorpark Avenue.
Staff Recommendation: Staff and the Transportation
and Streets Committee (Councilmembers Harper and
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Millhouse) recommend no further efforts be taken to
implement the subject proposed street closure.
L. Consider Rejection of Claims: Wayne and Martha Rose;
Elaine, Richard, Timothy and Zachary Penprase; Joe and
Bonnie Mavaroles; Sang Unz and Linn Dang; Cindy and
Scott Kroeber; Ray M. Hebel and Pamela M. Knitowski;
Paul and Tamara Vertullo; Levin Valladares; Augusto,
Soledad, Fortunata and Amparo Remulla; Harvey and
Linda Plaks; Bruce and Della Brackett; James,
Michelle, Lauren, Nicholas and Eric Petersen; Jack,
Carrie and Mackenzie Davis; Mary Ann Jones; and Joseph
and Frances Levy. Staff Recommendation: Reject the
claims and direct staff to send a standard rejection
letter to the claimants.
M. Consider Reclassification of Two Secretary II
Positions to Administrative Secretary. Staff
Recommendation: Authorize reclassification of
Assistant City Manager/ Redevelopment Agency and City
Clerk's Department Secretary II positions to
Administrative Secretary, effective with the pay
period beginning on or after September 4, 2004.
N. Consider Exoneration of Sureties for Southern
California Edison Access Road Project East of Arroyo
Vista Community Park. Staff Recommendation:
Authorize the City Clerk to exonerate performance and
grading sureties #6114920 and #6114921.
P. Consider Professional Services Aareement between the
City of Moorpark and Christopher A. Joseph Associates
and Agreement between the City of Moorpark and Toll
Brothers, Inc. for the Preparation of an Initial Study
Related to General Plan Amendment No. 2003 -04, Zone
Change No. 2003 -03, Tentative Map Nos. 5463 and 5464,
Residential Planned Development Permit No. 2003 -04,
and Residential Planned Development Permit No. 1994-
01, Modification No. 6. Staff Recommendation:
Approve Professional Services Agreement for an amount
not to exceed $83,088.00 with Christopher A. Joseph
Associates and an Agreement with Toll Brothers, Inc.
for the preparation of an Initial Study for General
Plan Amendment No. 2003 -04 and related applications,
subject to final language approval by the City Manager
and City Attorney; and authorize the City Manager to
sign the Agreement.
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Q. Consider Approval of a Budget Amendment to Transfer
and Appropriate Funds to Cover the Cost of a Grading
Permit for a Fire Rebuild. Staff Recommendation: 1)
Adopt Resolution No. 2004 -2237, amending the fiscal
year 2004 -05 Community Development Budget,
appropriating $8,000 from the Community Development
Fund and $6,700 from the General Fund Reserve, for
waiver of building permits and grading permit fees for
the fire rebuild homes referenced in the agenda
report; and 2) Authorize staff to implement the fee
waiver for grading permit consistent with the agenda
report. ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED
R. Consider Resolution Authorizing Application for
CalHome Funds for Affordable Housing Development and
Authorizing City Manager to Execute all Documents
Required to Participate in Program. Staff
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2004 -2238.
The following item was pulled for individual consideration.
0. Consider Waiver of Development Fees for the
Corporation Yard Project. Staff Recommendation:
Approve the waiver of development fees listed in the
agenda report for the Corporation Yard Project.
Councilmember Mikos stated she had this item pulled to
discuss her objection to waiving the fees. She stated
the City should be required to pay its way the same as
developers, despite the fact that the funds are just
moving from one account to another.
Mr. Kueny stated staff disagrees, the City does not
charge back the administrative fees for these funds,
and these are exempt from the City's overhead.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt stated
there were no speakers.
MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved to have the City pay
development fees for the Corporation Yard Project. The
motion died due to lack of a second.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember
Parvin seconded a motion to waive the development fees for
the Corporation Yard Project. The motion carried by voice
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vote 3 -2, with Councilmembers Mikos and Millhouse
dissenting.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, Mr. Montes stated there was a need
to return to Item 9.C. on the agenda.
9. C. Consider Adjustment to Moorpark City Council
Compensation and Benefits. Staff Recommendation:
Direct staff as deemed appropriate.
A discussion followed regarding new information
researched by Mr. Montes, which disclosed the
requirement to adopt an Ordinance in order to
implement the benefit adjustment directed by the
Council.
AMENDED MOTION: Councilmember Millhouse moved and
Councilmember Harper seconded an amendment to the previous
motion to add the direction for staff to prepare and bring
back an Ordinance to implement the benefit adjustment. The
motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, the agenda continued with Item.
ll.A.
11. ORDINANCES:
A. Consider Ordinance No. 303, An Ordinance of the Cit
of Moorpark, California, Amending Chapter 5.06
"Moorpark Cable Television Ordinance ". Staff
Recommendation: Declare Ordinance No. 303 read for
the second time and adopted as read.
Mr. Montes read the title of Ordinance No. 303.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Mikos
seconded a motion to waive further reading, declare
Ordinance No. 303 read for the second time, and adopted as
read. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
12. CLOSED SESSION:
Mr. Kueny requested the City Council go into closed session
discussion of Items 12.D., 12.E. and 12.F. on the agenda.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Parvin
seconded a motion to adjourn to closed session for a discussion
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of Items 12.D., 12.E. and 12.F. on the agenda. The motion
carried by unanimous voice vote. The time was 11:19 p.m.
D. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
(Pursuant to Subdivision (a) of Section 54956.9 of the
Government Code)
William L. Whitaker, III and James Dale Whitaker vs.
City Council of the City of Moorpark, et al (Case No.
SC03803)
E. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
(Pursuant to Subdivision (b) of Section 54957 of the
Government Code)
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
F. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: 45 E. High Street (APN 512 -0- 091 -080)
City Negotiator: Steven Kueny, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: The City of Moorpark and Janss IV
Recreation Inc. (Larry Janss)
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
Following a brief recess, the Council reconvened into
closed session at 11:25 p.m. Present in closed session
were Councilmembers Harper, Mikos, Millhouse, Parvin and
Mayor Hunter; Steven Kueny, City Manager; Joseph Montes,
City Attorney; Hugh Riley, Assistant City Manager; Mary
Lindley, Community Services Director; Barry Hogan,
Community Development Director; and Deborah Traffenstedt,
Assistant to City Manager /City Clerk. Ms. Lindley left the
closed session at 12:05 a.m.
The Council reconvened into open session at 12:16 a.m.,
September 2, 2004. Mr. Kueny stated Items 12.D., 12.E. and
12.F. were discussed; there was no action to report for
Items 12.D. and 12.E., and for Item 12.F., the City Council
appointed an ad hoc committee consisting of Councilmembers
Harper and Mikos.
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13. ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Hunter adjourned the meeting at 12:16 a.m., September
2, 2004.
Patrick Hunter, Mayor
ATTEST:
Deborah S. Traffenstedt
City Clerk
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Moorpark, California October 20, 2004
A Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark
was held on October 20, 2004, in the Community Center of said
City located at 399 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California.
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Hunter called the meeting to order at 6:45 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; and Deborah Traffenstedt, Assistant
to City Manager /City Clerk.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT:
None.
4. PRESENTATION /ACTION /DISCUSSION:
None.
5. CLOSED SESSION:
Mr. Kueny requested the City Council go into closed session
for one case under Item 5.A. on the agenda.
Mr. Montes announced that the facts and circumstances
creating significant exposure to litigation, which facts
and circumstances are known to potential plaintiffs,
consist of issues raised in correspondence from Russco
Business Furniture Solutions dated October 11, 2004.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Millhouse
seconded a motion to adjourn to closed session for a discussion
of one case under Item 5.A. on the agenda. The motion carried
by unanimous voice vote. The time was 6 :46 p.m.
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A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to
Subdivision (b) of Section 54956.9 of the Government
Code: (Number of cases to be discussed - 4)
Present in closed session were Councilmembers Harper,
Mikos, Millhouse, and Parvin, and Mayor Hunter; Steven
Kueny, City Manager; Joseph Montes, City Attorney; Hugh
Riley, Assistant City Manager; and Deborah Traffenstedt,
Assistant to City Manager /City Clerk.
The Council reconvened into open session at 6:55 p.m. Mr.
Kueny stated that one case under Item S.A. was discussed
and there was no action to report.
S. ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Hunter adjourned the meeting at 6:55 p.m.
Patrick Hunter, Mayor
ATTEST:
Deborah S. Traffenstedt
City Clerk