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Moorpark( California March 16, 2005
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark
was held on March 16, 2005, 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:
Steven Kueny, 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; Kenneth Gilbert, Public Works
Director; Mary Lindley, Community Services
Director; Barry Hogan, Community Development
Director; Brad Miller, City Engineer;
Captain Richard Diaz, Sheriff's Department;
David Bobardt, Planning Manager; Laura
Stringer, Senior Management Analyst; Deborah
Traffenstedt, Assistant to City Manager /City
Clerk; and Maureen Benson, Deputy City
Clerk.
4. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS:
A. Introduce New City Employee, Michael Nisito, Public
Works Superintendent.
Mayor Hunter introduced new City employee, Michael
Nisito, Public Works Superintendent.
B. City Manager's Monthly Report.
Ms. Lindley, Community Services Director, gave the
monthly report.
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5. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Gerald Goldstein spoke in regard to audio problems with the
chamber sound system; enforced cleanup of his property; and
a Catholic Charities event honoring Rubin Castro.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, the City Council recessed to
convene a meeting of the Moorpark Redevelopment Agency. The time
was 7 :26 p.m. The City Council meeting reconvened at 7:28 p.m.
6. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
Councilmember Parvin requested Item 10.C. be pulled from
the Consent Calendar for individual consideration.
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the Council to pull Item
10.C. from the Consent Calendar for individual consideration.
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
Mayor Hunter announced the passing of James Hartley, former
Parks and Recreation Commissioner, Planning Commissioner,
and Councilmember.
Councilmember Parvin announced the U.S. Department of Fish
and Game and USDA Wildlife Services have arrested the
owners of the tiger, which perished in Moorpark.
Councilmember Parvin announced the American Cancer Society
"Relay for Life" will be held on April 30.
Councilmember Parvin complimented the Community Services
Department for the success of their Volunteer Appreciation
Event.
Councilmember Harper welcomed the "Do It Center" to
Moorpark.
Councilmember Millhouse announced the American Diabetes
Association's first annual bike ride.
Councilmember Mikos announced attending the opening of
Moorpark's Little League Baseball.
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8. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
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A. Consider General Plan Amendment No. 2001 -05, S ecific
Plan No. 2001 -01, and Zone Change No. 2001 -02, for
1,650 Housing Units on 3,586.3 Acres Located Generally
North of Moorpark College and State Route 118 on Land
Immediately Outside City of Moorpark Municipal
Boundaries. Applicant: North Park Village, LP.
(Continued from January 19, 2005) Staff
Recommendation: 1) Continue to take testimony in the
open public hearing; and 2) Continue the agenda item
with the hearing open to April 20, 2005.
Mr. Bobardt gave the staff report.
Mayor Hunter stated the public hearing remains open.
Kim Kilkenny, representing North Park Village, 680
Walnut Street, Moorpark, stated they support staff's
recommendation and responded to Council questions
regarding outstanding issues.
Susan Nardi spoke in opposition to the project citing
traffic concerns, loss of natural habitat, and
grading. She referenced a neighborhood petition
signed by 51 residents in opposition and a misleading
article in the Acorn indicating the Moorpark Unified
School District approved the project.
Mark Cheek spoke in opposition to the project citing
concerns regarding infrastructure, school capacity,
and traffic.
Pat Miranda spoke in opposition citing traffic issues.
Louis Masry commented on the importance of bringing
the best project to the voters, school district
funding issues, and the need to address issues.
Diane Galvin asked the Council to move forward to
bring the project to the voters.
David Bagwell spoke in support of the project citing
mitigated issues, open space for animals, road
improvements, and a new housing supply.
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Patricia Perdigao spoke in opposition to the project
citing concerns regarding Valley Fever.
Lina Santelli spoke in support of the project citing
needed housing, more services, and a beautiful plan.
Tim Saivar spoke in opposition to the project citing
unresolved issues of traffic, the tax base situation,
and uncertainty of land purchase for the freeway
interchange.
Ray Kallaher had comments on traffic issues and the
need for more homes for future generations.
Steve Nardi spoke in opposition to the project due to
loss of open space and wilderness habitat; traffic;
school bus stop location; tax issues; and impacts to
water, police and school services.
Randy Griffith spoke in opposition to the project
citing environmental issues.
Suzanne Wilson spoke in opposition to the project
citing traffic issues, the need for another high
school not an elementary school, and the applicant's
telephone poll.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt stated
there are 35 Written Statement Cards, with 26 in favor
and 9 in opposition with one including the referenced
petition opposing the project. She stated the Council
would receive copies.
Mr. Kilkenny clarified certain issues brought out in
the public testimony and answered Council questions.
Mr. Kueny suggested recommending referral of the North
Park Development Agreement to the Planning Commission.
MOTION: Councilmember Millhouse moved to continue the open
public hearing to April 20, 2005, and directed staff to
schedule Development Agreement referral to the Planning
Commission for April 20, 2005.
Councilmember Mikos requested staff provide a summary
of the different options that may appear as ballot
issues.
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AMENDED MOTION: Councilmember Millhouse moved to amend the
motion and Councilmember Parvin seconded the amended motion
to continue the open public hearing to April 20, 2005,
directing staff to schedule the North Park Development
Agreement for referral to the Planning Commission and
provide a summary of the different options that may appear
as ballot issues. The motion carried by unanimous voice
vote.
B. Consider Resolutions Continuing Public Hearin s
Concerning the Formation of Community Facilities
District No. 2004 -1 (Moorpark Hi hlands) and Community
Facilities District No. 2004 -2 (Moor ark Vistas) to
April 20, 2005. (continued from February 16, 2005,
with public hearing open) Staff Recommendation: 1)
Continue to take testimony in the open public
hearings; and 2) Adopt Resolutions Nos. 2005 -2296 and
2005 -2297 continuing the open public hearings to April
20, 2005.
Mr. Riley gave the staff report.
Mayor Hunter stated the public hearing remains open.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt stated
there were no speakers.
MOTION: Councilmember Parvin moved and Councilmember
Harper seconded a motion to adopt Resolutions Nos. 2005-
2296 and 2005 -2297 continuing the open public hearings to
April 20, 2005. The motion carried by unanimous voice
vote.
C. Consider Allocation of Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) Funds ($186,292) for Fiscal Year (FY)
2005/2006. (continued from February 16, 2005, with
public hearing closed) Staff Recommendation:
Authorize the allocations recommended by the Budget
and Finance Committee and staff from FY 2005/2006 CDBG
funds as described in the agenda report.
Ms. Stringer gave the staff report.
Mayor Hunter stated the public hearing remains closed.
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Councilmember Harper recommended seeking legislators'
support for changes in the Block Grant regulations to
allow cities and counties to move money between
categories so money allocated, for example, to public
improvements could be moved into the public service
area.
MOTION: Councilmember Millhouse moved and Councilmember
Parvin seconded a motion to authorize the allocations
recommended by the Budget and Finance Committee and staff
from FY 2005/2006 CDBG funds as described in the agenda
report; and directed staff to send a letter to legislators,
signed by the Mayor, supporting changing legislation to
allow local agencies flexibility on how funds may be spent
between the different CDBG categories. The motion carried
by unanimous voice vote.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting the Council recessed. The time was
9:27 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 9:36 p.m.
9. PRESENTATION /ACTION /DISCUSSION:
A. Consider Underground Utility Project Priorities.
Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed
appropriate.
Mr. Gilbert gave the staff report.
Mayor Hunter recommended sending the report to the
Public Works Committee to begin to pare down the list
and provide priorities based on all circumstances such
as funding and impacts to the various zones.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt stated
there were no speakers.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember
Parvin seconded a motion to refer this item to the Public
Works, Facilities and Solid Waste Committee. The motion
carried by unanimous voice vote.
B. Consider Reassignment of Certain Departmental
Responsibilities, Changes to Certain De artment Names,
Changes to Certain Positions, Creation of Five New
Position Classifications and Addition of Two
Positions. Staff Recommendation: Approve the
recommended changes as contained in the agenda report
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and direct staff to return with revisions to the
Classification Plan and General Fund appropriations.
Mr. Kueny gave the staff report.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt stated
there were no speakers.
MOTION: Councilmember Millhouse moved and Councilmember
Harper seconded a motion to approve the recommended changes
as contained in the agenda report and direct staff to
return with revisions to the Classification Plan and
General Fund appropriations. The motion carried by
unanimous voice vote.
C. Consider Resolution Amending the Salary Plan for
Competitive Service, Non-Competitive Service, and
Hourly Employees and Rescinding Resolution No 2004
2221. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No.
2005 -2298.
Ms. Traffenstedt gave the staff report.
In response to Councilmember Parvin, Mr. Kueny stated
staff could change the title of Code Enforcement
Officer to Code Compliance Officer even though the new
Classification Plan has not yet been adopted.
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 No. 2005 -2298,
amending the Salary Plan for Competitive Service, Non -
Competitive Service, and Hourly Employees, as further
amended, to change Code Enforcement Officer to Code
Compliance Officer and rescinding Resolution No. 2004 -2221.
The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR:
MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember Millhouse
seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar with the
exception of Item 10.C., which was pulled for individual
consideration. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
A. Consider Approval of Warrant Register for Fiscal Year
2004 -2005 March 16, 2005.
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Manual Warrants 118635 - 118641 $ 70,584.52
Voided Warrant 118570 & 118596 & $ (162.00)
118750
Payroll Liability 118764 - 118768 $ 1,780.75
Warrants
Regular Warrants 118642 - 118748 & $ 46,830.34
118749 - 118763 $1,386,988.37
Staff Recommendation: Approve the warrant register.
B. Consider Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year 2004/05
Budget to Provide Additional Funding for Certain
Capital Improvement Projects (8013 -Los Angeles Avenue
Widening: Spring Road to Moor ark Avenue; 8037 Flinn
Avenue Realignment; and 8053 -Civic Center Driveway) .
ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED Staff Recommendation: Adopt
Resolution No. 2005 -2299, amending the FY 2004/05
budget.
D. Consider Continuation of Local Emergency. Staff
Recommendation: Continue the proclamation of a local
emergency.
E. Consider Final Approval of the Seven -Year Capital
Improvement Program (CIP) for Streets and Roads.
Staff Recommendation: Approve the FY 2004/05 - FY
2010/11 Capital Improvement Program for Streets and
Roads.
F. Consider Resolution Authorizing A22lication for
Workforce Housing Reward Grant and Authorizing City
Manager to Execute All Documents Required to
Participate in Program. Staff Recommendation: Adopt
Resolution No. 2005 -2300.
G. Consider Approval of the Conceptual Design for the
Landscaping to be Installed in the Tierra Re'ada Road
Median East of Spring Road. Staff Recommendation:
Approve the design concept described in the agenda
report.
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H. Consider Awarding a Contract for the Construction of a
Sub -Drain on Little Hollow Place. Staff
Recommendation: Approve the award of a construction
contract to Dial Construction, Inc. for the
construction of the subject project and Resolution No.
2005 -2302, amending the FY 2004/05 budget to establish
project 8062 for the construction of the project.
ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED
The following item was pulled for individual consideration.
C.
Consider Resolution Adopting Revised Rules of
Procedure for Council Meetings and Rescindin
Resolution No. 2003 -2102. Staff Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2005 -2301.
In response to Councilmember Parvin, Ms. Traffenstedt
clarified the change requested to the procedures to be
followed for taking a roll call vote.
Councilmember Harper requested the word "would" be
changed to "will" at the bottom of stamped page 138 in
the footnote.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Mikos
seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2005 -2301
revising the Rules of Procedure for Council meetings, as
amended, and rescinding Resolution No. 2003 -2102. The
motion carried by voice vote 4 -1, with Councilmember Parvin
dissenting.
11. ORDINANCES:
A. Consider No. 311, an Ordinance of the City of
Moorpark, California, — Adding Section 10 04 205 to the
Moorpark Municipal Code Pertaining to the Parking of
Oversized Vehicles. Staff Recommendation: Waive full
reading and declare Ordinance No. 311 read for the
second time and adopted as read.
Mr. Montes read the title of Ordinance No. 311.
MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember Harper
seconded a motion to waive full reading of Ordinance No.
311, declare Ordinance No. 311 read for the second time and
adopted as read. The motion carried by unanimous voice
vote.
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12. CLOSED SESSION:
Mr. Kueny requested the City Council go into closed session
for Item 12.B. (two cases) on the agenda.
MOTION: Councilmember Millhouse moved and Councilmember Parvin
seconded a motion to adjourn to closed session for a discussion
of two cases under Item 12.B. on the agenda. The motion carried
by unanimous voice vote. The time was 10:05 p.m.
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Subdivision (c)
of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code: (Number of
cases to be discussed - 4)
The Council reconvened into closed session at 10:10 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.
The Council reconvened into open session at 10:15 p.m. Mr.
Kueny stated that one case under Item 12.B. was discussed
and there was no action to report.
13. ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Hunter adjourned at 10:15 p.m. in memory of James
Hartley, former Parks and Recreation Commissioner, former
Planning Commissioner, former City Councilmember, and
former long time Moorpark resident.
ATTEST:
Deborah S. Traffenstedt
City Clerk
Patrick Hunter, Mayor
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Moorpark, California April 6, 2005
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark
was held on April 6, 2005, 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 7:14 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Scott Mosher, Executive Director or the Moorpark Boys and
Girls Club, led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmembers Harper, Mikos, Parvin, and
Mayor Hunter.
Absent: Councilmember Millhouse.
Staff Present: Steven Kueny, City Manager; Joseph Montes,
City Attorney; Hugh Riley, Assistant City
Manager; Kenneth Gilbert, Public Works
Director; Mary Lindley, Community Services
Director; Barry Hogan, Community Development
Director; Brad Miller, City Engineer;
Captain Richard Diaz, Sheriff's Department;
Deborah Traffenstedt, Assistant to City
Manager /City Clerk; and Maureen Benson,
Deputy City Clerk.
4. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS:
A. Introduce New City Employee, Ruth Burris, Account
Technician II.
Mayor Hunter introduced new City employee, Ruth
Burris, Account Technician II.
B. Proclamation Recognizing the Moorpark Boys and Girls
Club's 20th Anniversary and Announcing April 3 through
April 9, 2005 as Boys and Girls Club Week.
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Mayor Hunter presented Scott Mosher, Executive
Director for the Moorpark Boys and Girls Club with a
proclamation recognizing the Moorpark Boys and Girls
Club's 20th Anniversary.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Barry Thomas, representing Pen Pals for Soldiers, Inc.,
2473 Atherton Court, Simi Valley, spoke about working in
the community to send correspondence and care packages to
troops on the front lines overseas.
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 7:37 p.m.
6. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
Mayor Hunter requested Item 10.E. be pulled from the
Consent Calendar for individual consideration.
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the Council to pull Item
10.E. from the Consent Calendar for individual consideration.
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
Councilmember Parvin announced Santa Paula Chevrolet will
be holding a car sale fundraiser for the Moorpark Boys and
Girls Club April 9th -10th at Mission Bell Plaza.
Councilmember Parvin announced the Moorpark Boys and Girls
Club auction at the Moorpark Country Club on April 16th.
Mayor Hunter announced a free compost and wood chip give-
away on Saturday, May 7th at Arroyo Vista Community Park.
Mayor Hunter announced the Emergency Medical Services
Agency of Ventura County has begun their annual Drowning
Prevention Campaign; and provided a phone number and
websites where a list of various safety tips could be
obtained.
Mayor Hunter announced the United States Department of
Justice has requested public information from the City of
Moorpark concerning City Council elections for the past 20
years. The Department of Justice is responsible for
insuring compliance with federal laws including the Federal
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Voter Rights Act. The Department of Justice has not shared
with the City the scope of its inquiry and we would not
anticipate that they would share any information concerning
their efforts until they have concluded their work. The
City has cooperated and will continue to cooperate with the
Department of Justice and its inquiries. The City supports
the rights of all Moorpark voters and respects the efforts
of any authority that seeks to insure and protect the
rights of those same voters.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Consider General Plan Amendment No. 2003 -02, Zone
Change No. 2003 -02, Vesting Tentative Tract No 5425,
and Residential Planned Development (RPD) No. 2003 -02,
a Request to Subdivide Approximately 15 Acres for
Condominium Purposes to Develop 102 Duplex-Style and
Detached Condominium Dwellings and a Recreation
Facility, Located at the Terminus of Fremont Street,
South of Los Angeles Avenue (Hwy 118) and East of
Majestic Court, on the Application of Shea Homes, Inc
(Continued with public hearing open from March 2,
2005) Staff Recommendation: 1) Continue to take
public testimony, and close the public hearing; 2)
Adopt Resolution No. 2005 -2303, adopting a Mitigated
Negative Declaration and approving General Plan
Amendment No. 2003 -02; 3) Introduce Ordinance No. 312
for first reading to approve Zone Change No. 2003 -02.
Schedule second reading and adoption for April 20,
2005; and 4) Adopt Resolution No. 2005 -2304, approving
Vesting Tentative Map No. 5425 and RPD No. 2003 -02.
Mr. Hogan gave the staff report.
In response to Councilmember Mikos, Mr. Hogan stated
Condition 21 on stamped page 64 of the agenda report
would be corrected to read Rule 20.B. rather than Rule
210.
In response to Councilmember Parvin, Mr. Hogan stated
a Condition would be added to require property owner
signatures acknowledging that certain roads may become
public.
Mayor Hunter stated the pubic hearing remains open.
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Jeff Palmer, Shea Homes, 30699 Russell Ranch Rd,
Westlake Village, stated they concur with the street
redesign, and will work on the traffic signal
construction timing. He stated they will provide the
best cable technology to all homes; detailed drawings
of the pedestrian access to Fremont Street from Los
Angeles Avenue for approval by the Community
Development Director; and a disclosure to buyers
concerning D street and the street to the south
potentially becoming a public street.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt stated
there is one Written Statement Card from Teresa
Schmidt in opposition to Fremont residents being
subjected to HOA restrictions and for the lack of
access to Los Angeles Avenue.
Mayor Hunter closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember Parvin
seconded a motion to: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 2005 -2303,
adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration and approving
General Plan Amendment No. 2003 -02; and 2) Adopt Resolution
No. 2005 -2304, approving Vesting Tentative Map No. 5425 and
RPD No. 2003 -02, as amended for Condition No. 21 and the
addition of a Condition to disclose D Street and the street
to the south as potential public roadways. The motion
carried by voice vote 4 -0, Councilmember Millhouse absent.
Mr. Montes read the title of Ordinance No. 312.
MOTION: Councilmember Parvin moved and Councilmember Harper
seconded a motion to waive full reading of Ordinance No.
312, declare Ordinance No. 312 read for the first time, and
to schedule second reading and adoption for April 20, 2005.
The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0, Councilmember
Millhouse absent.
B. Consider an Ordinance of the City of Moorpark for
Proposed Development Agreement Between Shea Homes,
Limited Partnership and City of Moorpark Pertaining to
Vesting Tentative Tract No. 5425. Staff
Recommendation: 1) Open the public hearing, take
public testimony, and close the public hearing; and 2)
Introduce Ordinance No. 313 for first reading and
schedule second reading and adoption for April 20,
2005.
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Mr. Kueny gave the staff report and made editorial
changes to stamped pages 113 and 144 of the agenda
report.
Mayor Hunter opened the public hearing.
Jeff Palmer, Shea Homes, 30699 Russell Ranch Road,
Westlake Village, stated they are in agreement with
the development agreement and the two editorial
changes mentioned by Mr. Kueny
Mayor Hunter closed the public hearing.
Mr. Montes read the title of Ordinance No. 313.
MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember Parvin
seconded a motion to waive further reading of Ordinance No.
313, declare Ordinance No. 313, as amended, read for the
first time, and schedule second reading and adoption for
April 20, 2005.
C. Consider an Amendment to Specific Plan No 1995 -02
Relating to Development Standards for Specific Plan
Area No. 2; Zoning Ordinance Amendment No 2004 -05, a
Request to Amend Chapter 17.74 of the Moorpark
Municipal Code Relating to Development Standards for
Specific Plan Area No. 2; and Residential Planned
Development Permit Nos. 2004 -01, -02 and -03, for
Construction of a Total of 102 Multiple - Family
Residences, and 132 Single- Family Residences within
Specific Plan Area No. 2, Located A2proximately One
Half Mile North of the Northerly Terminus of Spring
road and Three - Fourths of One Mile East of Walnut
Canyon Road, on the Application of Pardee Homes.
Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the public hearing,
take public testimony, and close the public hearing;
2) Adopt Resolution No. 2005 -2305, approving an
Amendment to Specific Plan No. 1995 -02 (Moorpark
Highlands Specific Plan); 3) Introduce Ordinance No.
314 for first reading to approve Zoning Ordinance
Amendment No. 2004 -05. Schedule second reading and
adoption for April 20, 2005; and 4) Adopt Resolution
No. 2005 -2306, approving Residential Planned
Development Permit Nos. 2004 -01, 2004 -02, and 2004 -03,
subject to Conditions of Approval.
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Mr. Hogan gave the staff report.
In response to
a Condition
acknowledgement
keeping lots in
the side -yard
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Councilmember Parvin, Mr. Hogan stated
would be added to require an
from the buyers of certain horse -
dicating awareness the lots do not meet
setback requirements for vehicular
In response to Councilmember Mikos, Mr. Hogan stated
the trails, including the perimeter one along Area 8,
will be disclosed as multipurpose trails and the dead
end will require signage.
Mayor Hunter opened the public hearing.
Jim Bizzelle, Vice President of Community Development
for Pardee Homes, 15109 Live Oak Spring Canyon Road,
Santa Clarita, discussed completion dates for the
development. He introduced Rick Carroll, with RBF
Consulting, who explained proposed modifications to
setbacks for Planning Areas 8 and 9.
Loren Smets, Vice President of Architecture with
Pardee Homes, spoke about the architecture of the
units and the carport design for Planning Area 5.
In response to Councilmember Harper, Marcus Cannon,
Manager of LA Ventura Landscape, stated they could
plant vines to cover the exterior of the carports and
trees will be planted to provide shade canopy over
carports.
Mayor Hunter closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Councilmember Parvin moved and Councilmember
Harper seconded a motion to: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 2005-
2305, approving an Amendment to Specific Plan No. 1995 -02
(Moorpark Highlands Specific Plan) ; and 2) Adopt Resolution
No. 2005 -2306, approving Residential Planned Development
Permit Nos. 2004 -01, 2004 -02, and 2004 -03, subject to
Conditions of Approval, as amended to include a disclosure
to buyers regarding lack of vehicular access to certain
horse properties; signage for multipurpose trails; and the
addition of landscaping materials to the carports at the
discretion of the Community Development Director. The
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motion carried by voice vote 4:0, with Councilmember
Millhouse absent.
Mr. Montes read the title of Ordinance No. 314.
MOTION: Councilmember Parvin moved and Councilmember
Harper seconded a motion to waive further reading of
Ordinance No. 314; declare Ordinance No. 314 introduced for
first reading, and schedule second reading and adoption for
April 20, 2005. The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0,
Councilmember Millhouse absent.
D. Consider Withdrawal from the Ventura County Library
System. Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the public
hearing, take public testimony, and continue the open
public hearing to May 4, 2005.
Ms. Lindley gave the staff report.
Mayor Hunter opened the public hearing.
Cecilia Cuevas, Library Commission Member and
Councilmember from the City of Fillmore, spoke in
favor of equity for all members under the Memorandum
of Understanding (MOU); and expressed appreciation of
the situation the city of Moorpark is experiencing.
Gilbert Bahn spoke in opposition to withdrawing from
the Library Commission citing the City's lack of
experience in running a library and no basis for
amalgamation with the Moorpark College and Moorpark
Unified School District libraries.
Jean Tufts spoke in opposition citing loss of ability
to trade books between member libraries.
Kathleen Rathke spoke in opposition citing complex
issues for careful consideration.
Marilyn Ludwig, President of the Moorpark Friends of
the Library, spoke in opposition to the pull -out and
identified benefits of belonging to the County system.
Lori Sherman voiced concerns about the loss of sharing
County resources.
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Tracy Weymouth voiced concerns about needed
improvements regardless of who runs the Moorpark
Library.
Mayor Hunter stated he recommends a consultant be
retained to help the City get to the heart of the
issue as action needs to taken by June 30 for
withdrawal to take place by January 2006.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Mikos
seconded a motion to adjourn to closed session for
discussion of this subject as one case under Item 12.B.
The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0, Councilmember
Millhouse absent. The time was 9:49 p.m.
12. 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)
The City Council reconvened into closed session at 9:55
P.m., following a brief recess. Present in closed session
were Councilmembers Harper, Mikos, Parvin, and Mayor
Hunter. Also present were Steven Kueny, City Manager;
Joseph Montes, City Attorney; Hugh Riley, Assistant City
Manager; Mary Lindley, Community Services Director; and
Deborah Traffenstedt, Assistant to City Manager /City Clerk.
Closed session ended at 10:15 p.m., and was followed by a
recess. The City Council meeting reconvened at 10:30 p.m.
Mayor Hunter stated that there was no action to report out
of closed session and that the Council would continue with
consideration of Item 8.D.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt stated there
are two Written Statement Cards in opposition from Rozanne
Nielsen and Teresa Schmidt, both expressing similar
concerns regarding the loss of obtaining resources from
other member libraries.
MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a
motion to: 1) Direct staff to retain a consultant to study the
scope of work and explore the facts and circumstances for
withdrawal from the Library System in both monetary and service
terms, provide information on transition costs and mechanism
needed to transfer from County to Municipal service, and report
back to Council by the first meeting in June; and 2) Continue
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this item with public hearing open to June 1, 2005. The motion
carried by voice vote 4 -0, Councilmember Millhouse absent.
9. PRESENTATION /ACTION /DISCUSSION:
A. Consider Reauest for Bids for Construction of the New
Corporate Yard and Resolution Increasing the Funding
for Project 8041. Staff Recommendation: 1) Approve
plans and specifications for subject project and
authorize staff to invite all Pre - Qualified
contractors to submit bids for construction; and 2)
Adopt Resolution No. 2005 -2307, amending the Fiscal
Year 2004/05 Budget to increase funding for the
project. ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED
Mr. Gilbert gave the staff report and corrected the
Total Appropriation amount on stamped page 225 to be
$5,560,792.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt stated
there were no speakers.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember
Parvin seconded a motion to: 1) Approve plans and
specifications for subject project and authorize staff to
invite all Pre - Qualified contractors to submit bids for
construction; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2005 -2307,
amending the Fiscal Year 2004/05 Budget to increase funding
for the project, as amended for the amount listed on
stamped page 225 of the agenda report. The motion carried
by roll call vote 4 -0, Councilmember Millhouse absent.
B. Consider Resolution Amending the Classification Plan
and Job Descriptions for Non - Competitive and
Competitive Service and Hourly Employees and
Rescinding Resolution No. 2002 -2042. Staff
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2005 -2308,
consistent with the agenda report.
Ms. Traffenstedt gave the staff report.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt stated
there were no speakers.
MOTION: Councilmember Parvin moved and Councilmember
Harper seconded the motion to adopt Resolution No. 2005-
2308 and rescind Resolution No. 2002 -2402. The motion
carried by voice vote 4 -0, Councilmember Millhouse absent.
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C. Consider the Establishment of an Ad -Hoc Committee to
Develop a Draft Development Agreement Between Toll
Brothers, Inc. and the City of Moorpark for General
Plan Amendment No. 2003 -04, Zone Change No. 2003 -03,
Tentative Tract Map Nos. 5463 and 5464, Residential
Planned Development Permit No. 2003 -04, and
Modification No. 6 to Residential Planned Development
Permit No. 1994 -01. Staff Recommendation: Appoint
two Councilmembers to an Ad -Hoc Committee.
Mr. Hogan gave the staff report.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt stated
there were no speakers.
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the Council to appoint
Councilmember Millhouse and Councilmember Parvin to serve
on the Toll Brothers, Inc. Development Agreement Ad Hoc
Committee.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR:
MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember Harper
seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar with the
exception of Item 10.E. which was pulled for individual
consideration. The motion carried by roll call vote 4 -0,
Councilmember Millhouse absent.
A. Consider Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of
September 15, 2004.
Consider Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of
October 20, 2004.
Consider Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of
February 2, 2005.
Consider Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of
February 16, 2005.
Consider Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of
March 2, 2005.
Consider Approval of Minutes of Special Meeting of
March 16, 2005.
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Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes.
B. Consider Approval of Warrant Register for Fiscal Year
2004 -2005 - April 6, 2005.
Manual Warrants
Voided Warrant
Payroll Liability
Warrants
118769 - 118774
118775 - 118779
$ 68,167.83
$ (0.00)
$ 1,780.75
Regular Warrants 118780 - 118896 & $ 72,753.80
118897 - 118915 $ 760,671.38
Staff Recommendation: Approve the warrant register.
C. Consider Agreement Between the City of Moorpark and
the City of Camarillo for Regular Monthly Household
Hazardous Waste (HHW) Event Participation. Staff
Recommendation: Approve the Agreement, subject to
final language approval of the City Manager and City
Attorney and authorize the Mayor to execute the
Agreement.
D. Consider Subdivision Bond Reduction for Richmond
American Homes of California, Inc. (Tract 4977).
Staff Recommendation: 1) Authorize the City Clerk to
reduce Subdivision Bond - Drainage Improvements
(Performance /Labor & Materials) to loo for Richmond
American Homes of California, Inc. (Tract 4977); and
2) Authorize the City Clerk to fully exonerate the
aforementioned sureties for Tract 4977 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.
F. Consider Resolution Proclaiming the Termination of a
Local Emergency and Rescinding Resolutions 2005 -2278
and 2005 -2279 Regarding the "2005 Winter Storms ".
Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2005 -2310.
G. Consider Rejection of Claim: John Wood, O D a
Professional Corporation; John Wood, an Individual.
Staff Recommendation: Reject the claim and direct
staff to send a standard rejection letter to the
claimants.
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H. Consider Authorizing Submittal of a Beverage Container
Recycling and Litter Reduction Act Grant Application
for $9,535 to the California Department of
Conservation Division of Recycling. Staff
Recommendation: Approve grant application.
I. Consider Mid -Year Budget Amendments to 2004/2005
Fiscal Year Budget. Staff Recommendation: Adopt
Resolution No. 2005 -2311, amending the FY 2004/05
budget. ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED
J. Consider Resolution Authorizing the Submittal of a
Grant Renewal Application to the Ventura County Area
Agency on Aging for Older Americans Act Title III -B
Funds for Senior Center Support, and Authorizing City
Manager to Sign All Related Agreements. Staff
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2005 -2312.
K. Consider Resolution Authorizing the Submittal of a
Ventura County Area Agency on Aging Grant Application
for Older Americans Act Title III -D for Disease
Prevention and Health Promotion One- Time -Only Funds
and Authorizing City Manager to Sign All Related
Agreements. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
No. 2005 -2313.
L. Consider Resolution Authorizing the Submittal of a
Ventura County Area Agency on Aging Grant Application
for Older Americans Act Title III -D Funds for Disease
Prevention and Health Promotion Services at Senior
Centers and Authorizing City Manager to Sign All
Related Agreements. Staff Recommendation: Adopt
Resolution No. 2005 -2314.
The following item was pulled for individual consideration:
E. Consider Resolution Establishing a "No Parking of
Oversized Vehicles" Zone on Flinn Avenue, Minor
Street, Fitch Avenue, Lassen Avenue and Park Lane.
Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2005 -2309.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Gilbert stated the
Resolution would need to cite a section in the
Moorpark Municipal Code in order to authorize towing
of violators.
MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved and Councilmember Harper
seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2005 -2309, as
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amended to add towing authority at staff's discretion. The
motion carried by voice vote 4 -0, Councilmember Millhouse
absent.
11. ORDINANCES:
None.
12. CLOSED SESSION:
Mr. Kueny requested the City Council go into closed session
for Items 12.A, 12.B, 12.C, 12.D, and 12.E. on the agenda.
Mr. Montes stated for the one case under Item 12.A., the
facts and circumstances creating significant exposure to
litigation, consist of numerous claims submitted in regard
to the Calleguas Municipal Water District project on Los
Angeles Avenue.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Mikos
seconded a motion to adjourn to closed session for a discussion
of one case under Item 12.A, one case under Item 12.B, and Items
12.C, 12.D, and 12.E. on the agenda. The motion carried by
voice vote 4 -0, Councilmember Millhouse absent. The time was
10:44 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 LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
(Pursuant to Subdivision (a) of Section 54956.9 of the
Government Code)
The Committee to Preserve Historic High Street, an
unincorporated association, and Cynthia Hollister vs.
City of Moorpark and Moorpark City Council (Case No.
SC037584)
D. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
(Pursuant to Section 54957.6 of the Government Code)
Agency Designated Representative: Steven Kueny
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Employee Organization: Service Employees International
Union, AFL -CIO, CLC, Local 998
E. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
(Pursuant to Section 54957.6 of the Government Code)
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, City Engineer, Community Development
Director, Community Services Director, Information
Systems Manager, Planning Manager, Principal Planner,
Public Works Director, Public Works Superintendent,
Recreation Manager, and Senior Management Analyst
Present in closed session were Councilmembers Harper,
Mikos, Parvin, and Mayor Hunter. Also present were 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.
The Council reconvened into open session at 11:25 p.m. Mr.
Kueny stated one case under Item 12.A, one case under Item
12.B, and Items 12.0 and 12.D were discussed and there was
no action to report.
13. ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Hunter adjourned the meeting at 11:25 p.m.
Patrick Hunter, Mayor
ATTEST:
Deborah S. Traffenstedt
City Clerk
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