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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 2020 0115 REG CCSA ITEM 10BCITY OF MOORPARK, 
CALIFORNIA City Council Meeting of January 15, 2020 ACTION Approved staff recommendation. BY B.Garza. B. Consider Minutes of Regular City Council meeting of May 15, 2019. Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes. (Staff: Ky Spangler) Item: 10.B. MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK Moorpark, California May 15, 2019 A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark and the Successor Agency was held on May 15, 2019, in the Council Chambers of said City located at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California. All items listed are heard and acted upon by the City Council unless otherwise noted. 1.CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Parvin called the meeting to order at 6:33 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Pete Duncan of American Legion Post 502 led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Enegren, Mikos, Pollock, Simons, and Mayor Parvin. Staff Present: Troy Brown, City Manager; Kevin Ennis, City Attorney; Deborah Traffenstedt, Assistant City Manager; Irmina Lumbad, Interim Finance Director; Jeremy Laurentowski, Parks and Recreation Director; Sean Corrigan, City Engineer/Public Works Directort; Karen Vaughn, Community Development Director; Brian Chong, Assistant to the City Manager; Chris Ball, Management Analyst; Freddy Carrillo, Associate Planner II; Atanas Beltchev, Information Systems Manager; Captain Victor Fazio, Sheriff's Department; and Blanca Garza Deputy City Clerk II. 4.PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS: A. Recognition of Outgoing Teen Council Members. Mayor Parvin recognized and presented Certificates of Recognition to the Outgoing Teen Council Members. 5. PUBLIC COMMENT: Moorpark American Legion Post 502 Commander and resident Rick Lagowski requested assistance from the City with their Military Banner Program along Tierra Rejada and Spring Roads as they are trying to revive the Program. He Item: 10.B. 572 Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 2 May 15, 2019 requested a two-year extension for the Program and for the City’s help. He asked if it was possible to have the City’s tree trimming contractor hang and remove banners. He stated he plans to seek help and funding from local organizations so they may revive this Program. 6.REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA (Pursuant to Council Rules of Procedure, Section 2.9, Items to be withdrawn from the Consent Calendar shall be identified at this time.) CONSENSUS: It was the unanimous consensus of the Council to pull Item 10.C. from the Consent Calendar for individual consideration upon the request of Councilmember Enegren. 7.ANNOUNCEMENTS, FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS, AND REPORTS ON MEETINGS/CONFERENCES ATTENDED BY COUNCILMEMBERS AND MAYOR: Councilmember Enegren reported he attended the Moorpark City Library’s next BIG family event, Big Truck Big Read, on Saturday, May 4 which was a great event. Councilmember Enegren reported he attended a Transportation and Public Works Standing Committee meeting on May 6 regarding the possibility of adding a stop sign at the intersection of Knotty Pine and Ashtree Streets in the Mission Ridge HOA, and said this will be reconsidered at a future meeting due to a discrepancy in meeting dates. Councilmember Enegren and Councilmember Mikos reported they took part in a Goal Setting meeting with the Mayor, Council and staff on May 9. Councilmember Mikos reported she attended this year’s Earth Festival and Arbor Day event, which was combined with the community yard sale on May 4. Councilmember Mikos reported she attended a Pool Ad-Hoc meeting with Mayor Parvin and the School District. Councilmember Mikos reported she attended the Clean Power Alliance meeting along with Mayor Parvin. Councilmember Pollock and Councilmember Simons reported they attended the General Assembly for the Southern California Association of Governments on May 1st and 2nd, where they attended a number of workshops. Councilmember Simons reported he attended the Ventura County Transportation Commission meeting on May 10. 573 Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 3 May 15, 2019 Councilmember Simons reported he attended the California State University Channel Islands Site Authority meeting. Mayor Parvin announced the 2nd annual Moorpark Multicultural Arts Festival is taking place Saturday, May 18 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on High Street. Mayor Parvin announced the Moorpark Chamber of Commerce is hosting their Community Awards Luncheon on May 21. For more information or tickets, please call (805) 529-0322. Mayor Parvin reported she participated in two Council Ad-hoc Committee meetings; read to children at Flory School as part of First5; participated in the Arbor Day event at Arroyo Vista; participated in the Moorpark Chamber of Commerce’s Chamber Mixer sponsored by Ventura County Credit Union; participated in two Clean Power Alliance meetings, one was a Board meeting and the other was an Energy and Equity meeting; participated in the Council retreat meeting where they established Strategies, Objectives and Goals for the City; attended the Ventura Council of Government meeting where they discussed homeless issues in Ventura County and the impacts of 5G equipment and the FCC; and participated in the Local Agency Formation Commission meeting where they approved their budget. 8. PUBLIC HEARING: None. 9.PRESENTATION/ACTION/DISCUSSION: A. Hold a Workshop on the Proposed High Street Depot Project and Provide General Policy Guidance for Implementation of Mixed Uses in Downtown. Staff Recommendation: 1) Receive the report; 2) Receive public comment; 3) Provide feedback on the Project; and 4) Provide feedback and policy guidance on development of implementation tools. AT THIS POINT in the meeting Councilmember Enegren announced he would recuse himself from participation in discussion of Item 9.A. due to a potential conflict of interest and left the dais. The time was 6:53 p.m. Mr. Brown and Ms. Vaughn gave the staff report. Ms. Vaughn gave a presentation. Vince Daly, Daly & Associates, gave a brief presentation. Mark DiCecco, Lead Architect and Planner, gave a presentation. 574 Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 4 May 15, 2019 Staff requested feedback on design, residential density, and parking; allowance of mixed uses in Downtown; and implementation. City Council discussion included the building density ratio; mixed use overlay zone; streetscape enhancements and streetscape plan for High Street; the need for parking analysis, replacement of Theater parking, and traffic calming features; may need to consider moving Building A to the east to retain parking more convenient to the theater; and the Economic Study prepared for the project should be released to the public. Mr. Brown clarified that the property to the east was not contemplated with the exclusive negotiating agreement but that doesn’t mean it can’t be contemplated, and that a peer review of the project pro forma was done and an executive summary can be prepared. Ms. Vaughn stated a parking study was submitted by the applicant with the current development application, which shows there is a concentrated need in one area. Dale Whitaker, Moorpark resident, High Street business owner, and member of the Committee to Preserve Historic High Street, spoke in opposition to the project. He stated the Committee has reviewed the Negative Declaration and the staff report on the proposed overlay zone and indicated they have many issues with the project, including the density of the project, which he stated should be built on Los Angeles Avenue, where there is sufficient infrastructure to support the density; He also stated we reviewed the parking and there is no on-site commercial parking, and on-street parking is already a concern; this project is not mixed use, it is spot zoning, which is illegal and will be challenged in court. He also stated this overlay zone can violate the Uniformity Clause of the Standard State Zoning Act, staff has not shown the need for the zone, and this project will side step current zoning to get City owned property developed and is showing favoritism, collusion and cronyism. Will Whitaker, Moorpark resident, High Street business owner, and member of the Downtown Project Area Committee, spoke in opposition to the proposed project. He stated that staff is recommending a high risk project. He explained there are valid points in the dated Downtown Specific Plan document, which are there for a reason, and High Street was to be primarily zoned for commercial and any mixed use residential was to be secondary, and that is why the higher density zoning was included for Charles and Everett Streets and not on High Street. He stated that Mr. Daly’s project density is more than double what was planned, has no on-site parking, and the proposed project is in violation of the Downtown Specific Plan. He stated great work has been done on the project and they have implemented some modifications, but their 575 Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 5 May 15, 2019 residential density is way off, and their commercial density is too low, and with no on-site commercial parking High Street will be impacted, and this will ruin the Theater if parking issues are not addressed. He stated he likes the mixed use idea, but the project is out of balance. Christopher Johnson, a Moorpark resident on Bard Street, and a High Street business owner of Hearts of Jade, spoke in opposition to the proposed project. He stated he concurs with the Whitaker’s with regard to this project and feels this project is the worst-case scenario for High Street. He indicated he feels there was a level of deception by Mr. Daly, who indicated there would be 40-80 units maximum on top of limited commercial space, and now there are 91 proposed residential units. He stated he does not feel the proposed housing will be in high demand being that it is too close to the rail corridor, has limited parking, which will impact the Theater and High Street; and this project would negatively impact Country Days. He also stated he does not feel this project will respect the history of downtown Moorpark. Hugh Riley, representing the Moorpark Foundation for the Arts, expressed support for the project, and that he recognized there has to be some compromise, and economic factors need to be considered so a project like this can come to High Street. He explained the importance of the High Street Arts Center and theater, as a critical part of the synergy of High Street. He spoke in favor of mixed use and stated he wanted to work further with the developer on the parking for the Theater. He clarified the full amount of existing parking is needed, there are 60 to 70 parking spaces in the main lot across the street that are fully used, and staff and cast already park at the Post Office lot. He also stated we really want this project to be approved, and we need to work together. Colin Velazquez, a High Street business owner, spoke in opposition to the proposed project. He stated they want to put 91 residential units on a 2- acre lot, resulting in 50 units an acre; which should be reduced down to about 20 units per acre to be consistent with the General Plan. He expressed that in 1989 he developed a 2-acre commercial shopping center on Los Angeles Avenue and got 27,000 feet and their parking lot is always fully loaded. He stated the parking situation is an issue that needs to be addressed. He gave the example of the 23 units and low-income housing project on an acre, which is located on Moorpark Avenue and Everett Street, which has parking issues and was built consistent with the parking code. He expressed he is not against the project, but it is too big, and it does not belong due to the proposed density and parking concerns; a Negative Declaration is not going to work and will result with this ending up in court as this project would interfere with his property located at the corner of High Street and Moorpark Avenue, which is a State Historical 576 Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 6 May 15, 2019 Landmark; and this project would interfere with that development and would require by State Law that an EIR be done. Mike Young, a Moorpark resident, spoke in opposition to the proposed project. He stated it is not a conducive project for the area and it is not the ambiance for our small downtown historical area. He stated density is a concern and expressed the Council should not be compelled to approve something that is going to be regretted later. Dillan Gunning, a Moorpark resident, spoke in support of the project. He stated he personally loves the design element that they have incorporated to be consistent with the older parts of Moorpark and bringing it into this development; he agrees with the crowd over the parking issues; he would like to see attention drawn with regard to pedestrian safety and that there should be safe corridors when crossing High Street for business owners, residents and guests to safely walk and cross the streets; and he loves the design concept and that it does not look modern and fits the dream of what High Street should look like. Michael Shields, a High Street Business Owner, stated he loves mixed use projects but does have concerns over the parking situation, and the parking lot across from his restaurant is full and feels parking is an afterthought and needs to be addressed for the Theater before this project may continue. Mr. Shields stated that every weekend the parking is filled and crossing High Street now is dangerous. He inquired about the events that are currently taking place on High Street like Country Days, Holidays on High Street, Haunted High Street, The Beer Festival, etc., and asked if they will continue to be downtown or if they will be relocated. Theresa Hagman-Lawson, a Moorpark resident, thanked the Daly Group for being here and stated they are a wonderful and ethical family. She expressed concerns over the noise from the trains and how that will impact the residents of the residential units. She stated she is a fan of mixed use and an affordable housing advocate and that this project looks a little bit inconsistent. She expressed concern over the zoning overlay, current parking conditions, and said three-story buildings do not align with anything that is historic and that is too high for an historic district. She said this is more of a residential transaction, it is not commercial, and we need businesses to revitalize that area. She also expressed her desire to protect and preserve the culture and diversity of our community and concluded that she prefers a commercial project. Kelly Knight, a Moorpark resident, spoke in support of the project and said she wants to see the project developed. She expressed that walking is good and she does not mind walking to alleviate the parking situation; parking structures or valet parking could be added to alleviate the parking 577 Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 7 May 15, 2019 concerns; she wants to see this project happen; our kids can’t find any place to live; and she is in support of the project. Sue Hearon, a Moorpark resident, and Theater volunteer, expressed her concerns about the project impacts on the parking situation on High Street, and that many of the patrons of the theater are elderly and require parking that is nearby and safe. She also stated she drives down High Street daily, this 91 residential unit project will create additional negative traffic impacts, and the Metrolink train station does not operate on the weekends and residents of the project would not be able to rely on public transportation as their sole mode of transportation. She summarized that the 91 units is too much and the parking needs to be figured out. AT THIS POINT in the meeting, a recess was declared at 8:44 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 9:12 p.m. Ms. Vaughn and Mr. Brown summarized the key comments from the City Council and public speakers: Parking; density; mix of commercial vs. residential; accommodate the Theater; need to ensure we maintain the character of Downtown and accommodate Downtown events; and elements of the Downtown Streetscape Plan should be integrated into the project. A discussion among the Councilmembers and staff focused on the acceptable required percentage for affordable units; ownership of the units and buildings in the parcel after the project is completed needs to be considered in negotiations; do we want this project to set a precedent for High Street; incentives for what is wanted within the project; Staff is recommending allowing a mixed use overlay zone that would provide flexibility as a land use tool on top of existing zoning, and Council could adopt the tool and only apply it at this time to this project site; the overlay zone would require a zoning map amendment to apply it to a property; Need to be clear about what is allowed and not allowed as permitted uses for this site and on High Street for Old Town Commercial zoning; the Daly Company is not proposing any uses that are inconsistent with the Downtown Specific Plan; need to consider continuity of commercial uses to encourage and ensure walkability and to avoid gaps for long-term planning and development of High Street; and consider how much commercial space can be supported by High Street. Mr. Brown summarized that the City Council is agreeing with the direction and the interpretations that staff is making with the exception that we need to define and correct the parking standards; and he summarized that staff recommends the mixed use overlay zone for this property and project; additional mixed use overlay zone approvals to be granted by Zoning Map Amendment on a parcel-by-parcel basis in accordance with the 578 Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 8 May 15, 2019 designated specific types of uses allowed in the Downtown Specific Plan; and allowable uses are to maintain the characteristics of the Downtown. There were additional City Council comments on the need to consider continuity of commercial uses to encourage and ensure walkability, avoid gaps, and determine how much commercial space can be supported on High Street. Mr. Daly stated he appreciated the transparent discussion and direction, and will continue to work to make this plan better. AT THIS POINT in the meeting Councilmember Enegren returned to the dais and the meeting continued with Item 9.B. The time was 9:37 p.m. B. Consider Proposed Playground Equipment for Various City Parks; Agreements with Playcore Wisconsin, Inc. DBA Gametime, Landscape Structures Inc., Pacific Play Systems, Inc., and Micon Construction, Inc. for Purchase and Installation of Playground Equipment; and Resolution Amending FY 2018/19 Budget to Fund Playground Equipment Purchase and Installation at Various City Parks. Staff Recommendation: 1) Approve playground equipment as recommended by the Parks and Recreation Commission for Country Trail Park, Miller Park, Campus Canyon Park, Glenwood Park, Campus Park, Peach Hill Park, Tierra Rejada Park, and Mammoth Highlands Park; 2) Approve Agreement with Playcore Wisconsin, Inc. DBA Gametime for purchase and installation of playground equipment for Country Trail Park and Tierra Rejada Park an d authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement subject to final language approval by the City Manager; 3) Approve Agreement with Landscape Structures Inc., for purchase and installation of playground equipment for Miller Park, Campus Canyon Park, Peach Hill Park and Mammoth Park and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement subject to final language approval by the City Manager; 4) Approve Agreement with Pacific Play Systems, Inc. for purchase and installation of playground equipment for Campus Park and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement subject to final language approval by the City Manager; 5) Approve Agreement with Micon Construction, Inc. for purchase and installation of playground equipment for Glenwood Park and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement subject to final language approval by the City Manager; and 6) Adopt Resolution No. 2019-3808 amending the FY 2018/19 budget to fund playground equipment at Country Trail Park, Miller Park, Campus Canyon Park, Glenwood Park, Campus Park, Peach Hill Park, Tierra Rejada Park and Mammoth Highlands Park. ROLL CALL VOTE Mr. Ball gave the staff report. There were no speakers. 579 Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 9 May 15, 2019 MOTION: Mayor Parvin moved and Councilmember Mikos seconded a motion to approve staff’s recommendation, including adoption of City Council Resolution No. 2019-3808. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. C. Consider a Resolution Directing the City Manager to Establish a 2020 Census Complete Count Committee, and Amending Fiscal Year 2018/19 Budget to Appropriate $1,500 in Funding for the 2020 Census Complete Count Committee (CCC) Outreach Efforts. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2019-3809, Directing the City Manager to Establish a 2020 Census Complete Count Committee, and Amending Fiscal Year 2018/19 Budget to Appropriate $1,500 in Funding for the 2020 Census Complete Count Committee (CCC) Outreach Efforts. ROLL CALL VOTE Mr. Carrillo gave the staff report. Ms. Marycarmen Moran, Partnership Specialist for the 2020 Census, gave a presentation. There were no speakers. MOTION: Councilmember Pollock moved and Councilmember Mikos seconded a motion to approve staff’s recommendation, including adoption of City Council Resolution No. 2019-3809. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. D. Transmit the City Manager’s Proposed Operating and Capital Improvement Budget for Fiscal Year 2019/2020 and Set a Budget Workshop on May 29, 2019. Staff Recommendation: Receive the budget and set budget workshop at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29, 2019. Mr. Brown and Ms. Lumbad gave the staff report. Mr. Brown described one change to the draft budget, which is the elimination of a new purchasing technician position that was proposed. There were no speakers. CONSENSUS: It was the unanimous consensus of the Council to receive the budget and set a budget workshop for 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29, 2019. 10.CONSENT CALENDAR: (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) MOTION: Councilmember Pollock moved and Councilmember Mikos 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 Warrant Register for Fiscal Year 2018/19 – May 15, 2019. Staff Recommendation: Approve the warrant register. 580 Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 10 May 15, 2019 B. Consider Amendment No. 5 to Agreement between the City of Moorpark and Tyler Technologies, Inc. for Implementation of ExecuTime Software and Resolution Amending Fiscal Year 2018/2019 Budget. Staff Recommendation: 1) Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 5 to the agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc. subject to final language approval by the City Manager; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2019-3810 to amend fiscal year 2018/2019 Budget by appropriating $15,000 from the General Fund (1000). (ROLL CALL VOTE) The following item was pulled for individual consideration. C. Consider Resolution Authorizing Recordation of the Notice of Completion for Landscape Renovation Project in Landscape Maintenance District 22 (Moorpark Highlands) and Release of Bonds in Accordance with the Contract. Staff Recommendation: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 2019-3811; and 2) Authorize release of the Performance Bond and Payment Bond (Number 5244637) as outlined in the agenda report. MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Mayor Parvin seconded a motion to approve staff’s recommendation, including adoption of City Council Resolution No. 2019-3811. The motion carried by voice vote 4-0, Councilmember Enegren abstaining. 11.ORDINANCES: (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) None. 12.CLOSED SESSION: Mr. Brown requested the City Council go into closed session for discussion of Items 12.A, 12.B, and 12.C. on the agenda. MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Mayor Parvin seconded a motion to recess to closed session for discussion of Items 12.A, 12.B, and 12.C. on the agenda. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. The time was 10:25 p.m. A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation (Pursuant to Paragraph (4) of Subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9: (Number of cases to be discussed: 1) B. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Pursuant to Section 54957.6 of the Government Code) Agency Designated Representatives: Troy Brown, City Manager Unrepresented Management Employees: Active Adult Center Supervisor; Assistant City Manager; Assistant to the City Manager; City Clerk; City 581 Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 11 May 15, 2019 Engineer/Public Works Director; Community Development Director; Community Services Manager; Deputy Finance Director; Finance Director; Human Resources Manager; Information Systems Administrator; Information Systems Manager; Landscape/Parks Maintenance Superintendent; Management Analyst; Parks and Recreation Director; Planning Manager; Program Manager; Public Works Superintendent/Inspector; Recreation Services Manager; Recreation Supervisor; Senior Civil Engineer; Senior Human Resources Analyst; and Senior Management Analyst C. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Pursuant to Section 54957.6 of the Government Code) Agency Designated Representatives: Deborah Traffenstedt, Assistant City Manager, and Kevin Ennis, City Attorney Unrepresented Management Employee: City Manager Present in closed session were Councilmembers Enegren, Mikos, Pollock, Simons, and Mayor Parvin; Troy Brown, City Manager; Kevin Ennis, City Attorney; Deborah Traffenstedt, Assistant City Manager; and Karen Vaughn, Community Development Director. Ms. Vaughn left the meeting at 10:48 p.m. The Council reconvened into open session at 11:39 p.m. Mr. Brown stated one case under Item 12.A and Items 12.B and 12.C. were discussed and there was no action to report. 13.ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Parvin adjourned the meeting at 11:39 p.m. Janice S. Parvin, Mayor ATTEST: Ky Spangler, City Clerk 582