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SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK
Moorpark, California March 24, 2021
A Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark and the Successor Agency
was held on March 24, 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 6:31 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Parvin 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; Kambiz Borhani,
Finance Director; Daniel Kim, City Engineer/Public Works
Director; Jeremy Laurentowski, Parks and Recreation
Director; Karen Vaughn, Community Development Director;
Jessica Sandifer, Community Services Manager; Chris Ball,
Senior Management Analyst; Chris Thompson, Senior
Information Systems Analyst; Captain Victor Fazio, Ventura
County Sheriffs Office; and Ky Spangler, City Clerk.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT:
None.
5. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
None.
6. PRESENTATION/ACTION/DISCUSSION:
A. Workshop on City Library Portion of the Civic Center Master Plan and
Provide Direction on Floorplan Schemes and Design Development. Staff
Recommendation: 1) Direct staff to move forward with the design of the
Library based on Building Scheme A; and 2) Direct staff to move forward
with the design of the Library based on Architectural Style Option C.
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Moorpark, California
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Mr. Laurentowski introduced Chris Ball, Senior Management Analyst and
Jessica Sandifer, Community Services Manager.
Following a presentation of background information on the project to date
by Mr. Ball and Ms. Sandifer, Linda Demmers, Library Consultant, provided
an overview of current library facility. Thereafter Stephen Finney, President
of CWA Architects, provided an overview of proposed floorplans and
programmed use options considered during the community meetings
resulting in the design development process outcomes.
Questions to staff and consultants from Council followed including
discussion of the following: 1) Will the building be built to achieve LEED
(Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification; 2) What
type of uses are envisioned for the Multipurpose Room; 3) How will the
building be situated to activate High Street; 4) Will there be potential quiet
space locations that allow for taking a call while supervising children; 5) Will
the Children's Space have access to the patio; 6) How is the transition to
the future City Hall envisioned; and 7) Will food and beverage consumption
be allowed in or around the Library.
Ms. Judy VanWyk provided an overview on the interior design concepts
developed through input during community workshops. Mr. Laurentowski
provided a brief introduction to the existing High Street conditions and
architectural styles and how they were considered as part the design
process. Mr. Finney provided additional detail on the architectural design
development and the styles and concepts considered.
Discussion among Council and staff followed with a focus on the exterior
design including: any agricultural design influences used should be easily
recognizable; roof pitch design and building orientation considerations; the
building should maintain a small town feel and character instead of being
modern and futuristic; the exterior design should reflect the interior design
elements the community found favorable; and the exterior design should
more closely match the existing character of High Street and set the tone
for future High Street buildings.
Linda Legman, Moorpark resident, spoke to comment on architecture and
public art which can be a point of contention when proposals are outside of
the normal comfort zone, and encouraged consideration of various
architectural styles.
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the Council for staff to move forward with
further development of Building Scheme A (interior plan) and return with additional
exterior design options for further consideration.
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Moorpark, California
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7. ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Parvin adjourned the meeting at 8:29 p.m.
ATTEST:
March 24, 2021