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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2021 0203 CC SA REGMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK Moorpark, California February 3, 2021 A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark and the Successor Agency was held on February 3, 2021, 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 6:32 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilmember Pollock led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. ROLL CALL: Present: Staff Present: Councilmembers Castro, Enegren, Groff, Pollock, and Mayor Parvin. Troy Brown, City Manager; Kevin Ennis, City Attorney; PJ Gagajena, Assistant City Manager; Karen Vaughn, Interim Deputy City Manager; Kambiz Borhani, Finance Director; Jeremy Laurentowski, Parks and Recreation Director; Brian Chong, Assistant to the City Manager; Douglas Spondello, Planning Manager; Shanna Farley- Judkins, Principal Planner; Jessica Sandifer, Community Services Manager; Chris Ball, Senior Management Analyst; Shaun Kroes, Program Manager; Mackenzie Douglass, Program Manager; Chris Thompson, Senior Information Systems Analyst; Captain Victor Fazio, Sheriff's Office; and Ky Spangler, City Clerk. 4. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS: A. Proclamation Declaring February as Black History Month. Mayor Parvin presented a proclamation declaring February as Black History Month to City Manager Troy Brown. 5. PUBLIC COMMENT: Esteban Torres, resident of Walnut Acres, spoke to express disappointment that the Council did not vote in favor of allowing the Beltramo Ranch project to go forward based on density concerns. Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page2 6. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA: February 3, 2021 CONSENSUS: Mayor Parvin requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of Rudy Perez Jr. 7. ANNOUNCEMENTS, FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS, AND REPORTS ON MEETINGS/CONFERENCES ATTENDED BY COUNCILMEMBERS AND MAYOR: Councilmember Pollock reported on January 21 he attended a virtual meeting of the Channel Counties Division of the League of California Cities and reported on the success of the virtual format. Councilmember Pollock reported on January 28 he participated in the League of California Cities New Mayors and Councilmembers Conference where he addressed a number of newly elected representatives. Councilmember Castro reported he met with State Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin and Ventura County Sheriff Bill Ayub regarding matters unique to City Council District 4. Councilmember Enegren reported on January 14 he attended the Ventura Council of Governments (VCOG) meeting and discussed impacts of COVID-19 rules and enforcement on the restaurant industry. Councilmember Enegren reported on January 15 he attended the Moorpark Chamber of Commerce breakfast. Councilmember Enegren reported on February 3 he participated in the Moorpark Chamber of Commerce "Chamber Chat." Councilmember Groff reported on January 15 he attended the Moorpark Chamber of Commerce breakfast and the Chamber of Commerce "Chamber Chat" on February 3. Mayor Parvin encouraged businesses to subscribe to the City's M-Powered Economic Development Newsletter, to receive information about the State's COVID-19 Relief Grants of up to $25,000; businesses must apply by February 8. Additionally, Ventura County is preparing another $20 million worth of its $5,000 Business Assistance Grants, with an application coming early this month. Subscribe to M-Powered at www.moorparkca.gov/MPowered. Mayor Parvin reported on January 7 she met with Supervisor Huber and on the same day she chaired the City Selection Committee meeting. Mayor Parvin reported on January 13 she provided the oath of office to the Moorpark Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 3 February 3, 2021 Mayor Parvin reported on January 14 she attended a virtual meeting with Ventura County Assessor's Office where Proposition 19 was discussed, and on the same day attended a Ventura Council of Governments (VCOG) meeting. Mayor Parvin reported on January 15 she attended a Moorpark Chamber of Commerce virtual mixer sponsored by the Ventura County Credit Union. Mayor Parvin commented on the Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) events experienced during January and their extended duration and impacts on the community. Mayor Parvin reported she met with the new California Highway Patrol Lieutenant stationed at the joint California Highway Patrol/Moorpark Police Station. Mayor Parvin reported she participated in the City's free shredding event. Mayor Parvin reported on January 26 she spoke during the California Public Utilities Commission hearing regarding Public Safety Power Shutoff events initiated by Southern California Edison. Mayor Parvin reported she received a letter via email from the President and Chief Executive Officer of Southern California Edison to discuss PSPS events. Mayor Parvin reported on January 28 she attended a Ventura Council of Governments (VCOG) Administrative Committee meeting. Mayor Parvin reported on February 2 she attended a virtual Moorpark Chamber of Commerce mixer sponsored by Edward Jones. A. City Manager COVID-19 Update. Mr. Brown reported the Stay At Home Order has been lifted by Governor Newsom. He noted Ventura County's highest average daily cases seen throughout the course of the pandemic occurred in January with Ventura and Riverside counties having the highest case numbers in the State. The surge experienced in December is beginning to subside and case rates have dropped which provided for an unexpected lifting of the statewide Stay At Home order by the Governor. During the December and post-holiday surge in cases, a small number of employees became infected resulting in City Hall closing completely and switching to a complete remote model on January 11 in an effort to protect employees and ensure the City could still provide critical services to the public. All employees have fully recovered, and employees will return to work on February 8, but City Hall will remain closed to the public with limited appointments, and to provide business assistance and grant Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page4 February 3, 2021 information. Thanks were extended to Senior Information Systems Analyst Chris Thompson for facilitating the switch to remote work. Vaccine acquisition and distribution will be critical in the fight against the pandemic and while the City is not directly involved in acquisition or distribution of vaccines, it is working closely with the County to help share information on those topics. The public is encouraged to visit www.vcrecovers.org and register to receive automatic updates on all things COVID related. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. Consider Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2020-01, Amending Title 17 (Zoning), Chapter 17.20 (Uses by Zone) of the Moorpark Municipal Code to Prohibit the Cultivation of Industrial Hemp Citywide, and Determining that this Action is Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the public hearing, accept public testimony and close the public hearing; and 2) Introduce Ordinance No. 487, approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2020-01 for first reading, waive full reading, and place this ordinance on the agenda for February 17, 2021, for purposes of providing second reading and adoption of the ordinance. (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) Ms. Farley-Judkins gave the staff report. Mayor Parvin opened the public hearing. Having no speakers, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Ennis read the title of Ordinance No. 487. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 17.20 (USES BY ZONE) OF TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE MOORPARK MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT CULTIVATION OF INDUSTRIAL HEMP WITHIN CITY LIMITS, AND MAKING A DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT MOTION: Mayor Parvin moved and Councilmember Enegren seconded the motion to introduce Ordinance No. 487 first reading, waive full reading, and place this ordinance on the agenda for February 17, 2021, for purposes of providing second reading and adoption of the ordinance. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 5 February 3, 2021 B. Consider a Resolution Approving a Time Extension of Conditional Use Permit No. 2012-03 to Allow the Continued Operation of an Outdoor Recreational Vehicle Storage Facility at 4875 Spring Road and Receive Report of Annual Development Agreement Review Established in Connection with 02 D2 Partners, LLC, and Duncan Donald P/Ashley Construction, Inc., and Making a Determination of Exemption Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act in Connection Therewith, on the Application of Don Duncan (Moorpark RV Storage). Staff Recommendation: Open the public hearing, accept public testimony and close the public hearing; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2021-3986 approving a time extension of Conditional Use Permit No. 2012-03 to March 31, 2023. (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) Ms. Vaughn gave the staff report. Mayor Parvin opened the public hearing. Having no speakers, the public hearing was closed. Applicant Don Duncan made brief comments regarding the intention to proceed with a residential project on the site while RV storage operations continue under the Conditional Use Permit. MOTION: Councilmember Pollock moved and Councilmember Castro seconded the motion to adopt Resolution No. 2021-3986 approving a time extension of Condition Use Permit No. 2012-03 to March 31, 2023. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. 9. PRESENTATION/ACTION/DISCUSSION: A. Consider Approval of the 2050 General Plan Draft Vision Statement. Staff Recommendation: Adopt the draft vision statement, as recommended by the General Plan Advisory Committee. Mr. Spondello gave the staff report along with Woodie Tescher from Place Works. Dr. Di Cecco, Chair of the General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC) provided brief comments regarding the diversity of the GPAC members which ensures that the community's voice is heard through various means outreach. Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 6 Mr. Spondello presented the draft vision statement: February 3, 2021 Moorpark in 2050 is a virtually and physically connected community that provides a sustainable, diverse, inclusive, equitable and safe place to live, work, and play for all generations. Moorpark supports and values local businesses, arts and education, innovation, healthy living, and maintains its family-oriented small-town feel. We are stewards of the environment and honor our agricultural and cultural heritage. We balance these values to maintain a high quality of life for our residents. MOTION: Mayor Parvin moved and Councilmember Pollock seconded the motion to adopt the draft vision statement as recommended by the General Plan Advisory Committee. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. B. Consider a Resolution to Suspend the Processing of General Plan Amendment Pre-Screening Requests during the Comprehensive General Plan Update and Consider a Resolution to Allow an Expedited Schedule for a Revised General Plan Amendment Pre-Screening Request by Warmington Homes. Staff Recommendation: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 2021-3987 to suspend the GPA pre-screening process and direct staff to not accept new GPA pre-screening requests until a new Land Use Element is adopted by the City Council; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2021-3988 to allow a revised General Plan Amendment Request by Warmington Homes to return to the City Council on March 17, 2021, off- schedule from the cycle timelines prescribed in Resolution No. 2015-3466. (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) Ms. Vaughn gave the staff report. A question from Council followed regarding whether any pending General Plan Amendment (GPA) applications would be delayed by suspending further pre-screening proposals. Clarification was provided that, based on GPA processing times, a pre-screening proposal submitted now would not be considered by Council until November. No GPA proposals would be delayed as the only pending GPA request is for the Beltramo Ranch project. There were no speakers. MOTION: Councilmember Enegren moved and Councilmember Pollock seconded the motion to approve staff's recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 2021-3987 to suspend the GPA pre-screening process and direct staff to not accept new GPA pre-screening requests until a new Land Use Element is adopted by the City Council; and to adopt Resolution No. 2021-3988 to allow a revised General Plan Amendment Request by Warmington Homes to return to the City Council on March 17, 2021, off-schedule from the cycle timelines prescribed in Resolution No. 2015-3466. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 7 February 3, 2021 C. Consider Providing Comments on Possible Unmet Transit Needs to the Ventura County Transportation Commission and Receive Report on Unmet Transit Needs Findings and Goals. Staff Recommendation: Provide comments and direct staff to forward them to the Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC), prior to the end of the public comment period. Mr. Kroes gave the staff report. Council received staff's report and no comments on unmet transit needs were provided. There were no speakers. MOTION: Councilmember Pollock moved and Councilmember Enegren seconded a motion to approved staff's recommendation. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. D. Consider an Ordinance Amending Chapter 12.16 (Parks and Open Space) of Title 12 (Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places) of the Moorpark Municipal Code to Change the Title of Chapter 12.16 to "Parks, Open Space and Civic Center" and a New Section 12.16.230 be Added to Close the Civic Center Grounds During Certain Nighttime Hours, and Determining that this Action is Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. Staff Recommendation: Introduce Ordinance No. 488 for first reading, waive full reading, and place this ordinance on the agenda for the February 17, 2021, meeting for purposes of providing second reading and adoption of the ordinance. (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) Mr. Brown gave the staff report. There were no speakers. Mr. Ennis read the title of the ordinance. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 12.16 (PARKS AND OPEN SPACE) OF TITLE 12 (STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES) OF THE MOORPARK MUNICIPAL CODE TO CHANGE THE TITLE OF CHAPTER 12.16 TO "PARKS, OPEN SPACE AND CIVIC CENTER" AND ADD NEW SECTION 12.16.230 TO CLOSE THE CIVIC CENTER GROUNDS DURING CERTAIN NIGHTTIME HOURS, AND MAKING A DETERMINATION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 8 February 3, 2021 MOTION: Councilmember Pollock moved and Councilmember Castro seconded a motion to introduce Ordinance No. 488 and place this ordinance on the agenda for the February 17, 2021, meeting for purposes of providing second reading and adoption of the ordinance. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. 10. CONSENT CALENDAR: MOTION: Councilmember Pollock moved and Councilmember Groff seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. A. Consider Warrant Register for Fiscal Year 2020/21 -February 3, 2021. Staff Recommendation: Approve the warrant register. B. Consider a Resolution Adopting a Unified Schedule of Fees and Service Charges and Direction to Staff to Initiate a Comprehensive Fee Study. Staff Recommendation: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 2021-3989 approving a unified Schedule of Fees and Service Charges consistent with the City Council's previously-adopted fee resolutions; and 2) Direct staff to prepare a Request for Proposals for a fee study consultant, with an optional line item to update the City's Cost Allocation Plan. C. Consider a Resolution Approving an Application for Funding and Execution of a Grant Agreement and Any Amendments Thereto from the 2019-2020 Funding Year of the State Community Development Block Grant Mitigation Program. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2021-3990 supporting a California Resilience Challenge grant application. D. Consider Amendment to Agreement with Kosmont Real Estate Services, Inc. dba Kosmont Realty for Real Estate Advisory and Brokerage Services and Resolution Amending Fiscal Year (FY) 2020/21 Budget by Appropriating $25,000 from the General Fund and City Housing Fund for Real Estate Advisory Services. Staff Recommendation: 1) Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement with Kosmont Realty Services, Inc. for real estate advisory and brokerage services, and authorize the City Manager to sign the Agreement, subject to final language approval of the City Manager; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2021-3991 amending the FY 2020/21 budget to fund real estate advisory services. (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) E. Consider Agreement with PSOMAS for Preparation of Civic Center Program Environmental Impact Report. Staff Recommendation: Approve agreement with PSOMAS, for preparation of Program Environmental Impact Report for the Civic Center Master Plan and authorize the City Manager to sign the Agreement, subject to final language approval of the City Manager, and authorize the City Manager to approve contingency work not to exceed 10% of the amount of the agreement. Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 9 February 3, 2021 F. Consider Plans and Specifications and Project Approval and Authorization to Advertise for Bids for the City Hall Administration Building Bathroom Renovation and Sewer Line Replacement Project. Staff Recommendation : 1) Approve plans and specifications for Administration Building Bathroom Renovation and Sewer Line Replacement Project; and 2) Authorize staff to advertise for bids for this work. G. Consider Agreement with Califa Group for the Provision of Advanced Network Data Services for the Moorpark Library . Staff Recommendation : Approve Agreement with Califa Group for the provision of advanced network data services for the Moorpark Library, and authorize the City Manager to sign the Agreement and subsequent related documents, subject to final language approval of the City Manager. (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) H . Consider Authorization for Recordation of the Notice of Completion for the Metrolink South Parking Lot South Entry 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 (Number CMGP0002895) and Payment Bond (Number CMGP0002895) as outlined in the Agenda Report. 11. ORDINANCES: (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) None. 12. CLOSED SESSION: None was held. 13. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION: Mayor Parvin moved and Councilmember Pollock seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting in memory of Moorpark resident Rudy Perez, Jr. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. The time 8:16 p.m. ATTEST: