HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 2020 0617 CCSA REG JNT DC ITEM 10DCITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA
City Council Meeting
of June 17, 2020
ACTION Approved staff recommendation.
BY B.Garza.
D. Consider Minutes of City Council Regular Meeting of February 19, 2020. Staff
Recommendation: Approve the minutes. (Staff: Ky Spangler)
Item: 10.D.
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND
SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK
Moorpark, California February 19, 2020
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark and the Successor
Agency was held on February 19, 2020, 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 6:34 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Parks and Recreation Director Laurentowski 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; Kambiz
Borhani, Finance Director; Jeremy Laurentowski, Parks and
Recreation Director; Sean Corrigan, City Engineer/Public
Works Director; Karen Vaughn, Community Development
Director; Captain Victor Fazio, Sheriff's Department; Brian
Chong, Assistant to the City Manager; Teri Davis, Program
Manager; Freddy Carrillo, Associate Planner II; Shaun
Kroes, Program Manager; and Ky Spangler, City Clerk.
4. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS:
A. Recognition of Tania's Agency Upon the Occasion of Its 20th Anniversary
of Service to the Community.
Mayor Parvin presented Tania De Haz with a certificate of recognition on
the occasion of the 20th Anniversary of Tania’s Agency.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT:
None.
6. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA
Item: 10.D.
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None.
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS, FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS, AND REPORTS ON
MEETINGS/CONFERENCES ATTENDED BY COUNCILMEMBERS AND
MAYOR:
Councilmember Mikos reported on February 7 she attended a presentation by
Los Robles Hospital on the history and expansion of the hospital and its efforts
related to partnering with the cities within Ventura County, and commented on
the Los Robles Imaging Center located in Moorpark.
Councilmember Pollock reported on February 26 he attended the Southern
California Association of Governments (SCAG) Regional Council meeting on the
Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) process stating that housing unit
allocations are scheduled to be finalized at the March 5th meeting, and
remarking that a different approach is being taken on the allocations which
incorporates consideration of job center and High Quality Transit Areas (HQTA).
Councilmember Pollock reported on February 7 he attended a performance of
Peter Pan at the High Street Arts Theater.
Councilmember Pollock reported on February 11 he attended a meeting of the
Ventura County Air Pollution Control District.
Councilmember Pollock reported on February 15 he participated in the first
annual Moorpark Wine Hop where various wine bars in Moorpark were visited.
Councilmember Pollock reported on February 18 and 19 he visited Sacramento
and met with local assembly members regarding housing issues being faced by
the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) and challenges
being faced at the local level; met with David Kim, Secretary for the State
Transportation Agency and discussed Caltrans challenges; met with other
legislators on various matters; and was invited to attend the State of the State
Address today.
Councilmember Enegren reported on February 13 he attended a meeting of the
Ventura County Animal Services Commission and received a report on the status
of the new animal shelter project and received a report on the overall Animal
Services operation.
Councilmember Simons commented on February 7 he attended the presentation
by Los Robles Hospital.
Mayor Parvin reported she attended the Clean Power Alliance meeting where a
policy relating to changes to default rate products and adopted a procurement
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approach for greenhouse gas free energy without using nuclear power as an
energy option; attended the Los Robles Hospital presentation; judged the Boys
and Girls Club Youth of the Year event; and participated in a Ventura County
LAFCO meeting.
Mayor Parvin requested Council concurrence that the Parks and Recreation
Commission consider a future agenda item regarding how we look at park rental
permits and review current policies.
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the City Council to direct the Parks and
Recreation Commission to review the policies for park use and rentals and bring
forward possible revisions for Council consideration.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Consider a Resolution Adopting a Negative Declaration and Approving
General Plan Amendment No. 2014-01; an Ordinance Approving Zone
Change No. 2014-01; an Ordinance Approving Development Agreement
No. 2014-03, and a Resolution Approving Residential Planned
Development No. 2014-02 and Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 5869; for
the Development of a 69 Unit Multi-Family Residential Condominium
Project with a Recreation Center and Associated Site Improvements on a
Previously-Developed 4.01-Acre Lot at 635 Los Angeles Avenue, on the
Application of Menashe Kozar for Sky Line 66, LLC . Staff
Recommendation: 1) Open the public hearing, accept public testimony
and close the public hearing; 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2020-3887
adopting the Negative Declaration and approving General Plan
Amendment No. 2014-01; and 3) Introduce Ordinance No. 481, approving
Zone Change No. 2014-01, for first reading, waive full reading, and place
this ordinance on the agenda for March 4, 2020, for purposes of providing
second reading and adoption of the ordinance; and 4) Introduce
Ordinance No. 482 approving Development Agreement No. 2014-03, for
first reading, waive full reading, and place this ordinance on the agenda
for March 4, 2020, for purposes of providing second reading and adoption
of the ordinance; and 5) Adopt Resolution No. 2020-3888 approving
Residential Planned Development Permit No. 2014-02 and Vesting
Tentative Tract Map No. 5869.
Mr. Carrillo gave the staff report.
A discussion followed among the Councilmembers and staff regarding: 1)
The size and number of parking spaces provided in garages and garage
parking requirements; 2) Whether solar panels and electric car charging
stations are provided; 3) Screening and setback concerns to maintain
privacy for existing residents on Shasta Avenue; 4) Impacts to traffic
based on the traffic study and vehicle counts; 5) The status of the
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Easement Agreement with the adjacent Mission Bell Plaza property and
potential provision of overflow parking; 6) The number and location of
units requiring sound attenuating windows; 7) The manner and scope of
Homeowners’ Association provided landscape maintenance; and 8)
Liquefaction.
Jerome Buckmelter, Planning and Zoning consultant representing
applicant Manny Kozar, spoke regarding the history of the project noting
the site has been owned for 19 years, and discussed the pressing need to
develop high quality housing. He provided clarification on garage parking
spaces, electrical service size for the units, solar panels can be
accommodated on 15% of the building roofs, landscaping, and site layout.
Paul Lewis, Landscape Architect, spoke to clarify that there is a partition
gate between units with a lock that is controlled by the HOA and the HOA
water will be watering the rear yard trees.
Mayor Parvin opened the public hearing.
Tom Lucas, a Somis resident and Moorpark business owner, spoke in
support and expressed excitement about the project, commented on the
plant materials planned in the development, and noted that it will increase
adjacent property values.
Kathleen Lopez, a Moorpark resident, spoke in opposition to the project,
expressing concerns about the project density and parking spaces needed
for three bedroom units and the size of spaces in the garage, and inquired
about the recourse for adjacent residents that may be impacted by the
project’s limited onsite parking.
Nicole Funes, a Moorpark resident, spoke in opposition to the project and
expressed concerns regarding the project’s limited onsite parking and the
impacts to the existing neighborhood, suggested permit-parking only on
the adjacent streets or requiring parking stickers for condominium
residents be considered, and requested an independent traffic analysis be
conducted.
Mayor Parvin closed the public hearing.
A discussion followed among the Councilmembers and staff regarding: 1)
The viability of permit parking; 2) The deficiency in the number of units
produced during the current 2013-2021 housing cycle; 3) Construction
phasing; 4) Construction of a decorative wall adjacent to Mission Bell
Plaza; 5) Anticipated range of home prices; 6) Densities of similar
developments in the City; 7) Inclusion of a CC&R requirement that
garages be maintained open and free for vehicle parking; and 8) Require
that solar panels be provided.
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Mr. Brown commented that if a future offsite parking problem being
experienced, the City has a variety of measures that can be considered ,
up and to considering a residential parking permit program.
Ms. Vaughn commented that the City was allocated to plan for 1164 units
in the current housing cycle; to date, 579 have been constructed leaving a
deficit of 640 units. The allocation for the upcoming housing cycle is
anticipated at 1287 units, and noted the City will have to consider projects
with greater densities than in the past to comply with the State’s
requirements.
Mr. Ennis commented that the project is not currently zoned for residential
use and therefore the Housing Accountability Act (HAA) does not apply to
this site, therefore the City Council has discretion on the density for this
proposed project.
With respect to provision of solar panels, Mr. Brown suggested that the
Council can require installation of solar as part of Development
Agreement. It was further directed that garage parking stalls meet
Moorpark Municipal Code requirements and the CC&R’s include a
requirement that garages be kept free for parking.
MOTION: Councilmember Pollock moved and Councilmember Mikos seconded
a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2020-3887 adopting the Negative Declaration
and approving General Plan Amendment No. 2014-01. The motion carried by
unanimous roll call vote.
Mr. Ennis read the title of Ordinance No. 481.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MOORPARK, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 2014-01,
FOR A CHANGE OF ZONING FROM COMMERCIAL OFFICE
(C-O) TO RESIDENTIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (RPD
17.2U) FOR A 69 UNIT MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENT, RECREATION CENTER,
AND ASSOCIATED SITE IMPROVEMENTS AT 635 LOS
ANGELES AVENUE
MOTION: Councilmember Pollock moved and Councilmember Mikos seconded
a motion to waive full reading, declare Ordinance No. 481 read for the first time,
and place this ordinance on the agenda for March 4, 2020, for the purpose of
providing second reading and adoption of the ordinance. The motion carried by
a vote of 3-2 with Councilmember Enegren and Mayor Parvin dissenting.
Mr. Ennis read the title of Ordinance No. 482.
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MOORPARK, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
NO. 2014-03 BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF MOORPARK
AND SKY LINE 66, LLC, FOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
NO. 2014-01, ZONE CHANGE NO. 2014-01, RESIDENTIAL
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT NO. 2014-02, AND VESTING
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 5869, A 69 UNIT MULTI-
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENT,
RECREATION CENTER, AND ASSOCIATED SITE
IMPROVEMENTS AT 635 LOS ANGELES AVENUE
MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember Pollock seconded
a motion to waive full reading, declare Ordinance No. 482 read for the first time,
and place this ordinance on the agenda for March 4, 2020, for the purpose of
providing second reading and adoption of the ordinance. The motion carried by
a vote of 3-2 with Councilmember Enegren and Mayor Parvin dissenting.
MOTION: Councilmember Pollock moved and Councilmember Mikos seconded
a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2020-3888 approving Residential Planned
Development Permit No. 2014-02 and Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 5869 as
amended to include additional conditions of approval requiring garage parking
must meet Moorpark Municipal Code standards, and requiring Project CC&Rs
include a requirement that garages be kept free for vehicle parking. The motion
carried by a vote of 3-2 with Councilmember Enegren and Mayor Parvin
dissenting.
Mayor Parvin called a recess at 8:58 p.m. The City Council reconvened at
9:11 p.m. with all members present.
9. PRESENTATION/ACTION/DISCUSSION:
A. Easy Fire: After-Action Review Report and Lessons Learned. Staff
Recommendation: Receive and file report.
Ventura County Fire Department Division Chief Shea, Moorpark Police
Chief Fazio, and Ms. Davis provided the After Action Report. Additionally,
Southern California Edison Government Relations Manager Gonzales also
provided information regarding Edison’s Public Safety Shutoff Program.
There were no speakers.
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The City Council inquired about the cause of the fire. Chief Shea stated
the Origin and Cause Report has been prepared, however, the report is
working its way through the review and approval process and results will
be released following the conclusion of this process.
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the City Council to receive the Easy Fire
After Action Report.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR: (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
MOTION: Councilmember Simons moved and Mayor Parvin seconded a motion to
approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by a roll call vote of 4-0 with
Councilmember Pollock absent.
A. Consider Warrant Register for Fiscal Year 2019/20 - February 19, 2020.
Staff Recommendation: Approve the warrant register.
B. Consider Resolution Authorizing Mid-Year Amendments to Fiscal Year
2019/20 Budget. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2020-3889
amending the fiscal year 2019/20 budget as noted in Exhibits "A", "B" and
"C" to the attached resolution. ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED
C. Consider Request for Proposal to Provide Bus Excursion Services and
Authorization to Advertise for Proposals. Staff Recommendation: Approve
the Request for Proposal and authorize staff to advertise for proposals.
D. Consider an Agreement with Bartel Associates, LLC for Other Post-
Employment Benefits Actuarial Valuation Services. Staff
Recommendation: Approve Agreement with Bartel Associates, LLC; and
authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement, subject to the final
language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney.
E. Consider a Resolution Directing the Planning Commission to Hold a
Public Hearing, and Provide a Recommendation to the City Council on
Amendments to Chapter 17.40 (Sign Regulations) of the Moorpark
Municipal Code to Ensure Compliance with Recent Case Law Related to
Municipal Sign Regulations and Align City Sign Regulations with City
Council Economic Development Goals. Staff Recommendation: Adopt
Resolution No. 2020-3890.
F. Consider Agreement with Willdan Financial Services for Reserve Fund
Study for all Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Assessment Districts .
Staff Recommendation: Approve Agreement with Willdan Financial
Services for reserve fund study in Landscape and Lighting Maintenance
Assessment Districts, and authorize the City Manager to sign the
Agreement, subject to final language approval of the City Manager.
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11. ORDINANCES: (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
None.
12. CLOSED SESSION:
Mr. Brown requested the City Council go into closed session for discussion of
Item 12.A. on the agenda.
MOTION: Mayor Parvin moved and Councilmember Mikos seconded a motion to
adjourn to closed session for Item 12.A. on the agenda. The motion carried by
unanimous voice vote with Councilmember Pollock absent. The time was 9:59 p.m.
A. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)
Title: City Manager
Present in closed session were Councilmembers Enegren, Mikos, Simons, and Mayor
Parvin; and Troy Brown, City Manager.
The Council reconvened into open session at 10:06 p.m. Mr. Brown stated Item 12.A.
was discussed and there was no action to report.
13. ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION: Mayor Parvin adjourned the meeting 10:07 p.m.
Janice S. Parvin, Mayor
ATTEST:
Ky Spangler, City Clerk
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