HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2019 0904 CC SA REGMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND
SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK
Moorpark. California September 4, 2019
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark and the Successor
Agency was held on September 4, 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 6:38 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Captain Victor Fazio, Sheriff's Department, led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL:
Present:
Staff Present:
Councilmembers Enegren, Mikos, Pollock, Simons, and
Mayor Parvin.
Troy Brown, City Manager; Kevin Ennis, City Attorney;
Deborah Traffenstedt, Assistant City Manager; Kambiz
Borhani, Finance Director; lrmina Lumbad, Deputy Finance
Director; Jeremy Laurentowski, Parks and Recreation
Director; Sean Corrigan, City Engineer/Public Works
Director; Karen Vaughn, Community Development Director;
Brian Chong, Assistant to the City Manager; Doug
Spondello, Planning Manager; Jessica Sandifer, Community
Services Manager; Chris Ball, Management Analyst;
Stephanie Anderson, Recreation Services Manager; Shaun
Kroes, Program Manager; Atanas Beltchev, Information
Systems Manager; Captain Victor Fazio, Sheriff's
Department; and Ky Spangler, City Clerk.
4. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS:
A. Introduction of New City Employee Kambiz Borhani, Finance Director, in
the Finance Department.
Mayor Parvin introduced new City employee Kambiz Borhani, Finance
Director, in the Finance Department.
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5. PUBLIC COMMENT:
None.
6. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA
September 4, 2019
CONSENSUS: It was the unanimous consensus of the Council to pull Item 10.F. from
the Consent Calendar for individual consideration upon the request of Mayor Parvin.
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS, FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS, AND REPORTS ON
MEETINGS/CONFERENCES ATTENDED BY COUNCILMEMBERS AND
MAYOR:
Councilmember Enegren announced he attended the Transportation and Public
Works Standing Committee Meeting with Councilmember Simmons on August 2
to discuss the possibility of upgrading the intersection of Knotty Pine and Ashtree
Streets from a two-way stop intersection to a four-way stop intersection, due to
pedestrian and vehicle speed conflicts, and he stated this change had the
overwhelming support of the neighborhood residents. He stated this Item will be
brought to the Council for consideration.
Councilmember Mikos announced she attended the Economic Development
Collaborative Ventura County meeting on July 18, where she was able to
participate in a tour of the Port of Hueneme. She shared historical information
and statistics regarding the Port.
Councilmember Mikos announced she attended the City's Finance Workshop
Special meeting on July 24 with the Mayor and all of the Councilmembers.
Councilmember Mikos announced she attended the Community and Economic
Development Committee on August 14 with Councilmember Pollock, where they
reviewed the draft RFP that is on tonight's Agenda for the General Plan Update.
Councilmember Mikos announced she attended the Ventura County Women's
Political Council on August 16, where Congresswomen Katie Hill was the guest
speaker.
Councilmember Pollock announced he attended a Southern California
Association of Governments (SCAG) Regional Council meeting on August 1,
where they released the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) models
for the SCAG region.
Councilmember Pollock announced he attended Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin's
event on August 6 at Carrara Pastries, where this restaurant was recognized as
her Assembly District's Small Business of the Year.
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Councilmember Pollock announced he attended Navy League luncheon on
August 8 at the Bard Mansion at the Naval Base, where the Coast Guard's Sailor
of the Year was recognized.
Councilmember Pollock announced he attended an event called "A Night in
Oaxaca" on August 16, which raises funds to support indigenous people.
Councilmember Pollock announced Moorpark's first Film Festival was held
August 23-25.
Councilmember Pollock announced an upcoming Food Truck Meet Up event
taking place on Sunday, September 7, at Moorpark High School, which event is
the annual fund raiser for the Moorpark Education Foundation.
Mayor Parvin announced registration is now open for fall recreation classes. The
Arroyo Vista Recreation Center offers a variety of classes including tennis, golf,
art, dance, guitar, and much more. For more information or to register online, visit
Moorparkca.gov/recreation.
Mayor Parvin announced an invitation to join in an "Old School" skate night on
Saturday, September 21 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. on the multi-use court at the Arroyo
Vista Community Park. This family friendly event features skating, music,
contests, and more. All children must wear a helmet. Admission is free. For
information, call (805) 517-6300.
Mayor Parvin announced an invitation to help keep Moorpark's environment
beautiful. Participate in Coastal Cleanup Day this month. There will be an
Arroyo cleanup Saturday, September 21 at Villa Campesina Park from 9:00 a.m.
to 12:00 noon. Volunteers are asked to bring gloves and wear sturdy shoes. For
more information, please call 517-6257 or visit www.moorparkca.gov.
Mayor Parvin announced September is library card sign-up month. Anyone who
signs up for a new library card at the Moorpark City Library this month will
receive their choice of either a library tote bag or a library card holder. All
replacement cards are free this month as well. Finally, check the library's
monthly calendar online at moorparklibrary.org for all their upcoming events this
fall.
Mayor Parvin announced the Moorpark Boys and Girls Club will be hosting their
2019 Golf Classic on September 16 at the Moorpark Country Club.
Mayor Parvin announced that since the last City Council meeting she participated
in the Clean Power Alliance meeting, a Special Finance Workshop with the
Council and staff, met with an Eagle Scout, had a Ventura Council of
Governments meeting, volunteered at Lemma's Golf Tournament on behalf of
the Boys and Girls Club, participated in the Animal Services Animal Adoption in
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Simi Valley organized by Supervisor Bob Huber, met with a new business owner
in Moorpark from Covered 6 and attended their grand opening, attended the
Chamber's Aloha breakfast, met with a potential investor for the shopping center
Village at Moorpark, met with the Hindu community where they tied a knot on her
wrist to show oneness with the community, attended a Chamber Mixer on
September 3 at Linda Rummelhoff's State Farm Office, and attended a
government relations meeting at the Chamber of Commerce.
Mayor Parvin announced a few upcoming events: Moorpark Country Days is
taking place on October 5; the Moorpark Mammoth Run is taking place on
October 6; and Moorpark's first concert in the park is on October 6.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Consider Resolution Updating Moorpark City Transit's Title VI Program
Including Incorporation of Elements of the Ventura County Transportation
Commission's Title VI Program and Rescinding Resolution No. 2013-
3247. Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the public hearing, accept public
testimony and close the public hearing; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2019-
3840, adopting an updated Title VI Program and incorporating certain
elements of the VCTC Title VI Program for Moorpark City Transit and
rescinding Resolution No. 2013-3247.
Mr. Kroes gave the staff report.
Mayor Parvin opened the public hearing.
There were no speakers.
Mayor Parvin closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Mayor Parvin moved and Councilmember Mikos seconded a motion to
Adopt Resolution No. 2019-3840, adopting an updated Title VI Program and
incorporating certain elements of the VCTC Title VI Program for Moorpark City
Transit and rescinding Resolution No. 2013-3247. The motion carried by
unanimous voice vote.
9. PRESENTATION/ACTION/DISCUSSION:
A. Consider Circulation of a Request for Proposals for the Comprehensive
General Plan Update and Associated Environmental Impact Report and a
Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year (FY) 2019/20 Budget. Staff
Recommendation: 1) Authorize staff to distribute the RFP, conduct
interviews, and negotiate a contract with the selected consultant; and 2)
Adopt Resolution No. 2019-3841 to amend the FY 2019/20 Budget to
appropriate an additional $450,000 from the Endowment Fund (2018) for
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the Comprehensive General Plan Update.
REQUIRED)
Mr. Spondello gave the staff report.
September 4, 2019
(ROLL CALL VOTE
A discussion among the Councilmembers and staff focused on: 1)
corrections to the final document to include re-formatting and correction of
typographical errors prior to the release of the Request for Proposals; 2)
request to ensure significant community public outreach as very significant
and will set the tone for the next 25-30 years; 3) avoiding the duplication of
efforts previously completed; 4) ensuring the Elements account for current
technology; 5) removal of language to extend the time line to avoid delays
and any extension of time to only be provided with regard to adaptation to
community outreach. On page 13 of the staff report, the Housing Element
deadline is October 15, 2021, to replace "may" with "will" to ensure the
Housing Element will move ahead to meet the deadline; and 6)
consideration of impacts by Edison's Power Shut-off Plans and safety
concerns of potential impacts.
There were no speakers.
MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember Pollock seconded
a motion to 1) Authorize staff to distribute the RFP, conduct interviews, and
negotiate a contract with the selected consultant; and 2) Adopt Resolution No.
2019-3841 to amend the FY 2019/20 Budget to appropriate an additional
$450,000 from the Endowment Fund (2018) for the Comprehensive General Plan
Update. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
B. Consider a Resolution Revising the Rules and Regulations Governing City
Facility Rentals and Rescinding Resolution Nos. 2016-3528 and 2009-
2791; a Resolution Revising Facility Rental Fees, Deposits, and Additional
Charges and Rescinding Resolution Nos. 2015-3418 and 2009-2792; and
Deleting Policy 6.2: Non-Profit Organizations Annual Facility Reservation
from the City Council Policies Resolution. Staff Recommendation: 1)
Approve Resolution No. 2019-3842, Rules and Regulations Governing
City Facility Rentals, rescinding Resolution Nos. 2016-3528 and 2009-
2791; and 2) Approve Resolution No. 2019-3843, Facility Rental Fees,
Deposits, and Additional Charges and Rescinding Resolution Nos. 2015-
3418 and 2009-2792; and 3) Delete Policy 6.2: Non-Profit Organizations
Annual Facility Reservation from the City Council Policies Resolution.
(ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
Mr. Laurentowski gave the staff report.
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A discussion among the Councilmembers and staff focused on: 1)
clarification of alcohol permit allowances at the Community Center and at
the Arroyo Vista Recreation Center by the general public and for non-profit
organizations and the City of Moorpark at various events as pre-approved
for certain locations; and 2) what is considered a qualified non-profit
organization.
There were no speakers.
MOTION: Mayor Parvin moved and Councilmember Mikos seconded a motion to
1) Approve Resolution No. 2019-3842, Rules and Regulations Governing City
Facility Rentals, rescinding Resolution Nos. 2016-3528 and 2009-2791; and 2)
Approve Resolution No. 2019-3843, Facility Rental Fees, Deposits, and
Additional Charges and Rescinding Resolution Nos. 2015-3418 and 2009-2792;
and 3) Delete Policy 6.2: Non-Profit Organizations Annual Facility Reservation
from the City Council Policies Resolution.. The motion carried by unanimous roll
call vote.
C. Consider Appointment of Two City Representatives to Serve as
Commissioners to the Area Housing Authority of the County of Ventura.
Staff Recommendation: Appoint two City representatives to the Area
Housing Authority of the County of Ventura for a four-year term beginning
September 1, 2019 and ending August 31, 2023.
Ms. Spangler gave the staff report.
There were no speakers.
MOTION: Mayor Parvin moved and Councilmember Mikos seconded a motion to
appoint Steven Kueny to the Area Housing Authority of the County of Ventura for
a four-year term beginning September 1, 2019 and ending August 31, 2023. The
motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
MOTION: Mayor Parvin moved and Councilmember Mikos seconded a motion to
appoint Jorgen Nielson to the Area Housing Authority of the County of Ventura
for a four-year term beginning September 1, 2019 and ending August 31, 2023.
The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR: (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember Pollock seconded a
motion to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item 10.F. which was
pulled for individual consideration. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
A. Consider Warrant Register for Fiscal Year 2018/19 -September 4, 2019.
Staff Recommendation: Approve the warrant register.
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B. Consider Warrant Register for Fiscal Year 2019/20 -September 4, 2019.
Staff Recommendation: Approve the warrant register.
C. Consider Update of Annual Investment Policy and Resolution Establishing
the City of Moorpark's Investment Policy for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019/20.
Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2019-3844, adopting the
Annual Investment Policy for FY 2019/20 and rescinding Resolution No.
2018-3733. (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
D. Consider Resolution Amending the Authorization of Investment of City
Monies in the Local Agency Investment Fund and Repealing Resolution No.
2019-3801. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2019-3845
Amending the Authorization of Investment of City Monies in the Local
Agency Investment Fund and Repealing Resolution No. 2019-3801. (ROLL
CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
E. Consider Resolution Amending Fiscal Year 2019/20 Budget to Increase
Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2018/19 for Purchase Order Carry Overs.
Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2019-3846. (ROLL CALL
VOTE REQUIRED)
G. Consider Authorization for Recordation of the Notice of Completion for
Tierra Rejada Streetscape Revitalization Final Phase Project and Release
of Bonds in Accordance with the Contract. Staff Recommendation: 1)
Authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion; and 2) Authorize
release of the Performance Bond and Payment Bond (Number 5256698)
as outlined in the agenda report.
H. Consider Agreement for Bid and Construction Management Services,
Metrolink South Parking Lot South Entry Project (Project No. C0029). Staff
Recommendation: Approve agreement with Phoenix Civil Engineering,
Inc., for Construction Management Services for the Metrolink South
Parking Lot South Entry Project (Project No. C0029) for a total amount
not-to-exceed $58,385.
I. Consider Agreement with Charter Communications Operating, LLC for
City Internet Service. Staff Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager
to sign the proposed Spectrum Enterprise Service Agreement and the
Customer Service Order and Service Level Agreement between the City
of Moorpark and Charter Communications Operating, LLC, subject to final
language approval by the City Manager.
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J. Consider a Resolution Authorizing Application for and Receipt of Senate
Bill 2 (SB 2) Planning Grants Program Funds for Updates to the General
Plan Housing and Land Use Elements. Staff Recommendation: Adopt
Resolution No. 2019-3847 authorizing staff to prepare and submit the SB
2 PGP grant application to HCD and receive any program funds awarded
to the City. (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
K. Consider Agreement with Telecom Law Firm P.C. for
Telecommunications-Helated Legal Services and Consider a Resolution
Amending the City's Fiscal Year 2019/20 Budget. Staff Recommendation:
1) Approve Agreement with Telecom Law Firm P.C. for
telecommunications-related legal services, subject to final language
approval of the City Manager; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2019-3848
amending the FY 2019/20 Budget for this Agreement. (ROLL CALL VOTE
REQUIRED)
The following item was pulled for individual consideration.
F. Consider Co-Sponsoring the Moorpark Chamber of Commerce's Country
Days Parade and Street Fair. Staff Recommendation: 1) Agree to co-
sponsor the October 5, 2019 Country Days Event; and 2) Authorize the
City Manager to execute a Cooperative Services Agreement to co-sponsor
the event, subject to final language approval of the City Manager and City
Attorney; and 3) Waive fees for use of City properties and for City issued
permits; and 4) Provide police services and certain City services for the
Country Days event, as described in the Agreement, at no cost to the
Chamber of Commerce.
Mayor Parvin stated she pulled this item so she could abstain due to a
potential conflict.
MOTION: Councilmember Pollock moved and Councilmember Mikos seconded
a motion to 1) Agree to co-sponsor the October 5, 2019 Country Days Event; and
2) Authorize the City Manager to execute a Cooperative Services Agreement to
co-sponsor the event, subject to final language approval of the City Manager and
City Attorney; and 3) Waive fees for use of City properties and for City issued
permits; and 4) Provide police services and certain City services for the Country
Days event, as described in the Agreement, at no cost to the Chamber of
Commerce. The motion carried by voice vote 4-0, Mayor Parvin abstaining.
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11. ORDINANCES: (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
September 4. 2019
A. Consider Ordinance No. 473 Replacing in its Entirety Section 12.16.060,
Alcoholic Beverages Prohibited; of Chapter 12.16 (Parks and Open
Space) of Title 12 (Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places) of the Moorpark
Municipal Code, and Making a Determination Under CEQA. Staff
Recommendation: Waive full reading, declare Ordinance No. 473 read for
the second time, and adopted as read. (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
Mr. Ennis read the title of Ordinance No. 473.
ORDINANCE NO. 473
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA,
REPLACING IN ITS ENTIRETY SECTION 12.16.060 OF
CHAPTER 12.16 (PARKS AND OPEN SPACE) OF TITLE 12
(STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES) OF THE
MOORPARK MUNICIPAL CODE, AND MAKING A
DETERMINATION UNDER CEQA
MOTION: Mayor Parvin moved and Councilmember Pollock seconded a motion
to waive full reading, declare Ordinance No. 473 read for the second time, and
adopted as read. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
12. CLOSED SESSION:
Mr. Brown requested the City Council adjourn into closed session for discussion
of two cases under Item 12.A and for Item 12.B. on the agenda.
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure of litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision
(d) of Government Code Section 54956.9 (three potential cases)
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -EXISTING LITIGATION
(Pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section
54956.9)
Glenn Reiff v. K. Hovnanian at Meridian Hills, LLC, City of Moorpark, et al.
(Case No. 56-2016-00480304-CU-PO-VTA)
Prior to beginning the regular meeting closed session, Mr. Ennis gave a report
out in open session for the closed session that occurred at a Special Meeting
beginning at 6:00 p.m. on September 4, 2019. He said for Item 5.A. on that
Special Meeting agenda, Las Posas Valley Water Rights Coalition et al. v. Fox
Canyon Groundwater Management Agency, et al., there was unanimous City
Council approval for the City Manager to execute a Stipulation with respect to
water safe yield in conjunction with this litigation.
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The regular meeting closed session convened at 7:53 p.m. 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. Councilmember Pollock left the meeting at 8:26 p.m. prior
to discussion of Item 12.B. to avoid a conflict of interest.
The Council reconvened into open session at 8:41 p.m. Mr. Brown stated there
was no action to report .
13. ADJOURNMENT :
Mayor Parvin adjourned the meeting at 8:41 p.m.
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