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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2020 0916 CC SA REGMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK Moorpark, California September 16, 2020 A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark and the Successor Agency was held on September 16, 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: Mayor Parvin 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; PJ Gagajena, 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; Jessica Sandifer, Community Services Manager; Shaun Kroes, Program Manager; Douglas Spondello, Planning Manager; Chris Ball, Management Analyst; Chris Thompson, Senior Information Systems Analyst; Captain Victor Fazio, Ventura County Sheriff's Office; and Ky Spangler, City Clerk. 4. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS: A. Certificate of Recognition to Planning Commissioner Mark Di Cecco for 22 Years of Service on the Moorpark Planning Commission. Mayor Parvin presented a certificate of recognition to Mark Di Cecco for his 22 years of service to the Moorpark Planning Commission, and thanked him for his contributions to the community. B. Certificate of Recognition to City Engineer/Public Works Director Sean Corrigan on the Occasion of his Retirement and in Recognition of 44 Years of Public Service. Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 2 September 16, 2020 Mayor Parvin presented a certificate of recognition to Sean Corrigan on the occasion of his retirement and in recognition of 44 years of Public Service. 5. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. 6. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA CONSENSUS: It was the consensus to pull Item 10.E. from the Consent Calendar for further discussion upon the request of Mayor Parvin. CONSENSUS: It was the consensus to adjourn the meeting in memory of Cactus Patch Owner Luis Martinez, and Police Volunteer Mark Lauahi, at the request of Mayor Parvin. 7. ANNOUNCEMENTS, FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS, AND REPORTS ON MEETINGS/CONFERENCES ATTENDED BY COUNCILMEMBERS AND MAYOR: Councilmember Mikos reported on September 3 she and Councilmember Simons attended the Broadband Ad Hoc Committee to review the first draft of the Broadband Strategic Plan which will later be presented to the entire Council. Councilmember Mikos reported she participated in the CAUSE fundraiser (Central Coast Alliance United for a Sustainable Economy), an annual Raising Justice fundraiser event. Councilmember Mikos reported she participated remotely in the Boys & Girls Club of Moorpark event. Councilmember Mikos reported she met with a resident regarding a code compliance issue that staff is working on. Councilmember Mikos reported she participated in County elected official COVID-19 update calls. Councilmember Pollock reported he participated in a number of Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) meetings including the Legislative Committee meeting on September 15 where he had a dialogue with Michele Martinez, the newest member of the California Transportation Commission and former Santa Ana City Councilmember and Regional Council member regarding issues the City is experiencing with Caltrans. He further commented on receiving a note from the SCAG Executive Director who was previously the Chief Deputy Director with Caltrans and has offered to assist with getting the Princeton Avenue project done. Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 3 September 16, 2020 Councilmember Simons reported on September 11 he attended the Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC) meeting where the Fiscal Year 2021 State of Good Repair Funds and Program of Projects for federal transit operating, planning, and capital improvements were approved. He noted Moorpark is estimated to receive approximately $423,000 from those approvals and commented that VCTC is constantly reevaluating the transit situation. He noted VCTC also approved a Request for Proposal for a study to evaluate how the transit agencies in the County of Ventura may work together better through coordination of public transportation ridership. Councilmember Simons reported he attended the Broadband Ad Hoc Committee meeting. Mayor Parvin announced the City of Moorpark's final drive-in movie event on Saturday, September 19 at Arroyo Vista Community Park. September's featured movie is Frozen II. Admission is $10 per car, and pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, visit moorparkca.gov/movies or call (805) 517-6300. Mayor Parvin encouraged signing up for B.A.S.E. Camp at the Arroyo Vista Recreation Center. The half-day Before and After School Enrichment program provides children with a great in person camp experience, including sports and physical fitness, arts and crafts, STEM projects, homework help time, and more. Three sessions are available: 7:30 a.m. to 11 :30 a.m., 11 :00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and 1 :00 to 5:00 p.m. Rates start at $75 per week. For more information, visit moorparkca.gov/camp or call (805) 517-6300. Mayor Parvin announced registration is now open for fall recreation classes. A variety of classes are available, including tot sports, baking, art, dance, tennis, golf, science, and more. For information or to register, visit moorparkca.gov/recreation or call (805) 517-6300. Mayor Parvin announced the City's final Electronic Waste and Paper Shredding event of the year will take place on Saturday, September 19, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Moorpark Public Services Facility, located at 627 Fitch Avenue. Drop off your electronic waste, household batteries, and fluorescent light bulbs for free recycling, or bring all of your old paperwork for free shredding services. More information is available on the City's website at moorparkca.gov/shredding. Mayor Parvin announced Free Landfill Day for Moorpark residents on Sunday, September 20 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Simi Valley landfill located at 2801 Madera Road in Simi Valley. Use this day to get rid of any furniture, appliances, tires, construction waste, or trash in general. For more information and a full list of acceptable items please visit the city's website at moorparkca.gov/freelandfillday. Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page4 September 16, 2020 Mayor Parvin reported on September 3 she attended a Clean Power Alliance Board of Directors meeting where two separate power purchase agreements were approved. Mayor Parvin reported on September 4 she attended a Ventura Council of Governments (VCOG) Administrative Committee meeting where the Ventura County Justice Center and an evaluation study for possible program expansion were discussed. Mayor Parvin reported on September 10 she attended Ventura Council of Governments Board meeting where the evaluation study and Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) program were approved. Mayor Parvin reported on September 8 she attended Moorpark Chamber of Commerce "Zoom and Veroom" mixer. Mayor Parvin reported on September 9 and 16 she participated in the County elected officials COVID-19 update calls. Mayor Parvin reported on September 11 she attended a Zoom meeting with 20 kindergarten students to discuss how the Mayor is a community helper. Mayor Parvin reported on September 11 she met with three members of Ventura County Leadership Academy who were interested in learning more about Moorpark. Mayor Parvin reported on September 11 she was the speaker at the Rotary Club of Moorpark's meeting on housing which included a discussion of housing in general, housing within the County and in other cities, and housing in Moorpark. Mayor Parvin reported on September 12 she co-chaired the Boys & Girls Club Annual Gala and Auction via Zoom and thanked all who attended. Mayor Parvin reported on September 16 she participated in a Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) meeting where Sphere of Influence reviews for recreation and parks districts were discussed. A. City Manager COVID-19 Update. City Manager Brown provided a COVID-19 update, noting the State has transitioned to a color-coded tier program that evaluates the risk of community transmission based on certain activities. The primary measures that determine color tier assignment are the adjusted case rate (number of cases per 1,000) and the positivity rate. Ventura County is currently in the most restrictive Purple Tier; to move to the next Tier, the adjusted case rate must be less than 7. Currently Ventura County's rate is 7.1. Movement to the next Tier requires three weeks of adjusted case and Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 5 September 16, 2020 positivity rate stability; the County Health Officer indicates that we have been trending in the right direction. Movement into the Red Tier will allow retail and shopping centers to open at 50% capacity with common areas closed and a reduced capacity in the food courts. Indoor activities will be allowed to resume with modifications or capacity restrictions including: personal care services; museums, zoos, and aquariums at 25% capacity; places of worship and movie theaters will be able to open at 25% capacity or 100 people, whichever is fewer; hotels and lodging will be allowed to open but the fitness centers within those facilities will be restricted to only 10% capacity; gyms and fitness centers will be allowed to open indoors at 10% capacity; and restaurants will be allowed to open again indoors at 25% capacity or 100 people, whichever is fewer. Moorpark businesses will still be permitted operate outdoors if needed. The following categories will still be restricted: bars, breweries and distilleries where no meal is provided remain closed; for family entertainment centers, only cart racing, mini golf and batting cages are allowed. Offices will be required to conduct their business remotely. The City is preparing businesses to move to the next phase so they are prepared to open when permitted. To date, staff has inspected and approved 323 businesses to open, either fully or with modifications, and currently no businesses are waiting for re-inspection. A State "strike team" comprised of State and Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) officials have been inspecting bars and other alcohol-serving establishments and have issued only one citation in Moorpark. The City has received and resolved 11 complaints on local businesses. Through its M-Powered newsletter the City has been sharing information with businesses and encouraging them to get inspected so they can open on a timely basis. There was a discussion between staff and Council regarding how many grants have been awarded in Moorpark and clarification of case rate and test positivity reporting. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None. 9. PRESENTATION/ACTION/DISCUSSION: A. Consider Update of Annual Investment Policy and Resolution Establishing the City of Moorpark's Investment Policy for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020/21; and Ordinance Amending Chapter 3.16 (Investment of City Funds) of Title 3 (Revenue and Finance), and Section 2.14.030 (Functions) of Chapter 2.14 (Director of Finance) of Title 2 (Administration and Personnel), of the Moorpark Municipal Code. Staff Recommendation: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 2020-3945, adopting the Annual Investment Policy for FY 2020/21 Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 6 September 16, 2020 and rescinding Resolution No. 2019-3844; and 2) Introduce Ordinance No. 483 for first reading, waive full reading, and place this ordinance on the agenda for the October 21, 2020, Regular meeting for purposes of providing second reading and adoption of the ordinance. (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) Mr. Borhani gave the staff report. Discussion among the City Council and staff followed regarding liquidity policies, socially responsible investing, and what the City is doing to confirm that investments are happening in a socially responsible manner. There were no speakers. City Attorney Ennis read the title of Ordinance No. 483. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 3.16 (INVESTMENT OF CITY FUNDS) OF TITLE 3 (REVENUE AND FINANCE), AND SECTION 2.14.030 (FUNCTIONS) OF CHAPTER 2.14 (DIRECTOR OF FINANCE) OF TITLE 2 (ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL), OF THE MOORPARK MUNICIPAL CODE MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Mayor Parvin seconded a motion to 1) Adopt Resolution No. 2020-3945, adopting the Annual Investment Policy for FY 2020/21 and rescinding Resolution No. 2019-3844; and 2) Introduce Ordinance No. 483 for first reading, waive full reading, and place this ordinance on the agenda for the October 21, 2020, Regular meeting for purposes of providing second reading and adoption of the ordinance. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. B. Consider Continuation of the City's Street Sweeping Enforcement Program. Staff Recommendation: Continue enforcement of the City's street sweeping parking restrictions subject to City Manager's determination of ending the COVID-19 suspension. Mr. Kroes gave the staff report. Discussion followed among Councilmembers and staff regarding the following: 1) City's street sweeping policies; 2) Staff time spent relative to the time and cost associated with street sweeping citation issuance; 3) Pros and cons of continuing the enforcement program; 4) Metrics associated with the volume of debris found during catch basin inspections; 5) What locations experience the highest amount of citations; and 6) The amount and types of penalties that could be assessed for exceedance of stormwater permit requirements. Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 7 September 16, 2020 It was noted additional data is needed to make a well-informed decision on the cost and stormwater program implications. Staff was directed to investigate locations that have the biggest problems and continue with the current program until additional information is available. Mr. Brown commented on the education being provided to the community, signage, where the tickets are happening, and noted the subject is not necessarily financial, but a quality-of-life matter. Staff will evaluate the root causes of the complaints and the street sweeping schedule. There were no speakers. CONSENSUS: It was the unanimous consensus of the City Council to have staff return with additional information regarding the financial and quality of life implications for further discussion. CONSENSUS: It was the unanimous consensus of the City Council and staff to hear Item 9.D. prior to Item 9.C. on the Agenda. D. Consider Adoption of Civic Center Master Plan. Staff Recommendation: Adopt the Civic Center Master Plan. Mr. Laurentowski gave the staff report. Hugh Riley, resident, former City employee and Moorpark Foundation for the Arts President/CEO spoke in support of the Civic Center Master Plan concept and the efforts to reinvigorate High Street. MOTION: Mayor Parvin moved and Councilmember Pollock seconded a motion to approve in concept the Civic Center Master Plan, and directed staff to include the Conceptual Civic Center Master Plan as the project description for the completion of future environmental and other required documentation. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. C. Consider Resolution Establishing Parking Restrictions on South Side of Third Street East of Moorpark Avenue to Aid School Buses. Staff Recommendation: Approve the District's request to establish parking restrictions on school days for the first twenty-five feet of curb on Third Street east of Moorpark Avenue. Mr. Corrigan gave the staff report. There were no speakers. Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 8 September 16, 2020 MOTION: Councilmember Simons moved and Councilmember Enegren seconded a motion to approve the District's request to establish parking restrictions on school days for the first twenty-five feet of curb on Third Street east of Moorpark Avenue. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. E. Consider Update on Strategies, Goals and Objectives for Fiscal Years 2019/20 and 2020/21. Staff Recommendation: Receive and file updates of the Strategies, Goals and Objectives for Fiscal Years 2019/20 and 2020/21. Mr. Brown introduced the item, and Mr. Gagajena gave the presentation. Mr. Brown responded to specific questions regarding the status of the Princeton Avenue improvement process and commented on the efforts being undertaken through regional elected and appointed representatives to obtain encroachment permit issuance and right-of-way certification from Caltrans. There were no speakers. MOTION: Councilmember Simons moved and Mayor Parvin seconded a motion to receive and file update on the Strategies, Goals and Objectives for Fiscal Years 2019/20 and 2020/21. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. 10. CONSENT CALENDAR: (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) MOTION: Councilmember Pollock moved and Councilmember Simons seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar, including Item 10.B. as amended per the Supplemental Staff Report, with the exception of 10.E. which was pulled for individual consideration. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. A Consider Warrant Register for Fiscal Year 2020/21 -September 16, 2020. Staff Recommendation: Approve the warrant register. B. Consider Amendment No. 2 to Agreement with Chambers Group, Inc. for On-Call Environmental Consulting Services and a Resolution Amending Fiscal Year (FY) 2020/21 Budget. Staff Recommendation: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 2020-3946 amending the Fiscal Year 2020/21 Budget to appropriate $200,000 in both revenues and expenditures from the Community Development Fund for on-call environmental consulting services; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to approve Agreement Amendment No. 2 with Chambers Group, Inc. for on-call environmental review services, subject to final language approval of the City Manager. (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 9 September 16, 2020 C. Consider Scheduling a Public Hearing to Consider a Resolution Updating Staff Billing Rates and Finding This Action Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. Staff Recommendation: Schedule public hearing for consideration of Staff Billing Rates for the Regular October 21, 2020 City Council meeting. D. Consider Agreements with Pipe Dreams Plumbing Company, Inc. and Barcena Plumbing Inc. for On-Call and Emergency Plumbing Services. Staff Recommendation: 1) Approve Agreement with Pipe Dreams Plumbing Company, Inc. for a not to exceed amount of $50,000, and authorize the City Manager to sign the Agreement, subject to final language approval of the City Manager; and 2) Approve Agreement with Barcena Plumbing Inc. for a not to exceed amount of $50,000, and authorize the City Manager to sign the Agreement, subject to final language approval of the City Manager. F. Consider Resolution Authorizing the Destruction of City Records (Unsuccessful First Time Homebuyer Program Applications from 2006 to 2016) on File in the Community Development Department. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2020-3947. The following item was pulled by Mayor Parvin for individual consideration: E. Consider Co-Sponsoring the Moorpark Chamber of Commerce's "Country Days in your Car" at Arroyo Vista Community Park. Staff Recommendation: 1) Agree to co-sponsor the October 3, 2020 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 3) 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. MOTION: Councilmember Simons moved and Councilmember Pollock seconded a motion to 1) Agree to co-sponsor the October 3, 2020, 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 3) 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 a roll call vote of 4-0, Mayor Parvin abstaining. 11. ORDINANCES: (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) None. Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 10 September 16, 2020 12. CLOSED SESSION: None was held. 13. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Parvin adjourned the meeting at 8:38 p .m. in memory of Cactus Patch Owner Luis Martinez, and Police Volunteer Mark Lauahi. ~;yf7a,w~ Jlces. Parvin, Mayor ATTEST: