HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2021 0721 CC SA REGMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND
SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK
Moorpark, California July 21, 2021
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark and the Successor
Agency was held on July 21, 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 6:30 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Assistant to the City Manager Brian Chong 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; Douglas Spondello, Interim Community
Development Director; Brian Chong, Assistant to the City
Manager; Jessica Sandifer, Community Services Manager;
Andres Pena, Information Systems Technician I; Mia
Brittingham, Intern; Captain Victor Fazio, Ventura County
Sheriff's Office; and Ky Spangler, City Clerk.
4. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS:
None.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT:
None.
6. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
None.
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7. ANNOUNCEMENTS, FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS, AND REPORTS ON
MEETINGS/CONFERENCES ATTENDED BY COUNCILMEMBERS AND
MAYOR:
Councilmember Enegren reported on July 9 he attended the Ventura County
Transportation Commission (VCTC) meeting where the Commission approved
the distribution of Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES)
supplemental appropriations act and the American Rescue Plan Act (APRA)
funding.
Councilmember Enegren reported on July 15 he attended a Country Days
planning subcommittee meeting.
Councilmember Groff reported on July 14 he attended the Moorpark Chamber of
Commerce board meeting.
Councilmember Groff reported on July 11 and July 18 he attended the Farmers
Market and remarked on its growth.
Councilmember Groff reported on July 20 and July 21 he participated in ad hoc
committee meetings regarding the Essex project Development Agreement.
Councilmember Pollock commented on the growth of the Farmers Market.
Councilmember Pollock reported on July 13 he attended the Ventura County Air
Pollution Control District Board meeting where it approved the installation 655
electric vehicle charging stations across the County.
Councilmember Pollock reported on July 15 he attended the League of California
Cities Board of Directors meeting in person in San Diego and announced the
League has released new look for its website and logo. He further commented
on Board action to oppose two bills: Assembly Bill 215 (AB 215) which proposes
a mid-cycle Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) review to hold cities
accountable for the actual production of housing rather than strictly planning for
housing; and Senate Bill 9 (SB 9) that would allow single family lots to be
subdivided into duplex lots which then provides the opportunity for accessory
dwelling units (ADUs), effectively creating four units where only one had
previously been allowed.
Councilmember Pollock reported on July 20 he attended a meeting of the
Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Legislative Committee
and reported the federal infrastructure bill is facing difficulty and may be split up
into multiple bills in order to pass.
Councilmember Castro reported on July 17 he attended the Moorpark
Symphony.
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Councilmember Castro reported on July 18 he attended the Farmers Market.
Councilmember Castro reported on July 20 and July 21 he participated in ad hoc
committee meetings regarding the Essex project Development Agreement.
Mayor Parvin announced Beach Bus service, providing two no-fare round trips to
and from Harbor Cove Beach, located next to the Ventura Harbor Village
Shopping Center on Tuesdays through Thursdays. There will be no fare on the
bus this year. Face masks are required. For schedule information, please visit
moorparkca.gov/beachbus, or call 805-517-6233.
Mayor Parvin announced the next Movies in the Park on July 24 at Arroyo Vista
Park featuring Galaxy Quest. Gates open at 7:00 p.m., movies starts at dusk,
tickets are $5.00 per family, up to six people per ticket and advanced purchase is
required. For tickets and information visit www.moorparkca.gov/movies.
Mayor Parvin announced the County Board of Supervisors has approved funding
for a fourth Business Assistance Grant program through which eligible
businesses and nonprofits who have not been previously awarded a grant can
receive $10,000. Program details will be announced on July 27 and the
application period is tentatively scheduled from August 19 through September 2.
For more information and to apply, go to VCBusinessGrants.org.
Mayor Parvin reported on July 8 she participated the Ventura County of
Governments (VCOG) Board of Directors meeting where Matthew Fienup from
California Lutheran University provided an economic forecast for the country and
Ventura County.
Mayor Parvin reported on July 8 she represented Moorpark at the Sergeant Ron
Helus Ride for the Blue event at the Moorpark Police Station.
Mayor Parvin reported on July 12 she participated in the soft opening for Country
Harvest Restaurant.
Mayor Parvin reported on July 15 she met with an energy storage-related
company.
Mayor Parvin reported on July 16 she attended the Moorpark Chamber of
Commerce breakfast meeting hosted by the High Street Arts Center.
Mayor Parvin requested a future agenda item regarding the role of the Arts
Commissioners and to consider potential updates suggested by the Council prior
to presenting the Council's recommendations to the Arts Commission for its
input.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
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None.
9. PRESENTATION/ACTION/DISCUSSION:
A. Consider Presentations from Applicants for the Planning Commission to
Fill an Unscheduled Vacancy. Staff Recommendation: Hear presentations
from a random selection of the applicants and appoint one Commissioner
to fill an unscheduled vacancy on the Planning Commission for the
unexpired portion of the existing term concluding on December 31, 2022.
Ms. Spangler gave the staff report.
The Council heard presentations in the following order:
Jay Ellison
Bruce Rokos
Glenn Daniels
The Mayor asked for nominations from the Councilmembers.
Councilmember Pollock put forward applicants Ellison and Rokos.
Councilmember Groff concurred with suggestion of applicants Ellison and
Rokos. Councilmember Enegren put forward applicant Ellison.
MOTION: Mayor Parvin moved and Councilmember Castro seconded a motion
to appoint Bruce Rokos to the Planning Commission. The motion carried by
unanimous voice vote.
B. Consider Final 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 .
Intern Mia Brittingham introduced the report. Mr. Gagajena gave the staff
report.
Questions and discussion among Councilmember and staff focusing on
following: 1) completion percentages reported are measured based on the
amount of work associated with each task associated with an objective;
2) temporary construction easements for the Princeton Avenue Widening
project required as part of the right of way certification process are
scheduled to be submitted pending signature of a Utility Agreement by the
County of Ventura; 3) it was clarified that Caltrans is not supportive of
providing a permissive "flashing yellow" left turn movement on Los Angeles
Avenue at Spring Road and at Tierra Rejada Road due to double left turn
turning movements but may consider it for Moorpark Avenue as a pilot
program; 4) question regarding the ability to use Cemex settlement
agreement funds for intersection improvements at Poindexter Avenue, First
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Street, and Moorpark Avenue location rather than only for widening; 5) Hitch
Ranch project status updates were provided on preparation of the Draft
Environmental Impact Report, Specific Plan and Development Agreement
with EIR release anticipated in early fall; 6) updates on the status of efforts to
open the Tierra Rejada Valley 80-acre parcel on Road while waiting for
grants and can milkweed be planted to support Monarch butterfly habitat in
the interim; 7) status of the efforts to get a permanent truck scale on
Highway 118 under Goal 2.4, noting Caltrans needs to select a permanent
location and funding sources need to be confirmed; and 8) the importance of
the mental health priority noted in the Community Survey.
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the City Council to receive and file the
final update on the Strategies, Goals and Objectives for Fiscal Years 2019/20
and 2020/21.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR:
City Attorney Ennis announced his recusal from participation in Consent Calendar Item
10. L. as he is a public official.
MOTION: Mayor Parvin moved and Councilmember Pollock seconded a motion to
approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
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F.
Consider Warrant Register for Fiscal Year 2020/21 -July 21, 2021. Staff
Recommendation: Approve the warrant register.
Consider Warrant Register for Fiscal Year 2021/22 -July 21, 2021. Staff
Recommendation: Approve the warrant register.
Consider Minutes of Regular City Council/Successor Agency Meeting of
March 3, 2021. Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes.
Consider Minutes of Regular City Council/Successor Agency Meeting of
March 17, 2021. Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes.
Consider Minutes of Special City Council/Successor Agency Meeting of
March 24, 2021. Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes.
Consider Voting Delegate and Alternates for League of California Cities
Annual Conference-September 22-24, 2021 in Sacramento. Staff
Recommendation: 1) Designate Councilmember Pollock as the voting
delegate, and Assistant City Manager Gagajena and Assistant to the City
Manager Chong as the alternate voting delegates; and 2) Direct the City
Clerk to notify the League of California Cities of the designated voting
delegate and alternates.
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G. Consider Ratification of Area Housing Authority (AHA) of the County of
Ventura's Appointment of Resident Commissioner to Board of
Commissioners. Staff Recommendation: Direct the City Clerk to send a
letter to the AHA Board of Commissioners ratifying the City Council's
action to confirm the re-appointment of Angela Bradley as a Resident
Commissioner effective June 1, 2021, through May 31, 2023.
H. Consider Amendment No. 3 to Agreement with Chambers Group, Inc. for
On-Call Environmental Consulting Services Extending the Term of the
Contract Indefinitely, Retroactive to June 30, 2021. Staff
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to approve Agreement
Amendment No. 3 with Chambers Group, Inc. for on-call environmental
review services, subject to final language approval of the City Manager.
I. Consider Resolution Acknowledging the Annual Review of the Moorpark
City Transit's Public Transit Agency Safety Plan (PTASP) and Providing
Updates and Rescinding Resolution No. 2020-3976. Staff
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2021-4030 Acknowledging the
Annual Review of the City of Moorpark Public Transportation Agency
Safety Plan Providing Updates and Rescinding Resolution No. 2020-3976.
J. Consider Resolution Supporting the Preservation and Enhancement of
Pollinator Habitat in the City of Moorpark. Staff Recommendation: Adopt
Resolution No. 2021-4031 supporting the preservation and enhancement
of pollinator habitat in Moorpark.
K. Consider Approval of Lease Agreement with the Children and Families
First Commission for the Ruben Castro Human Services Center, 612
Spring Road, Building B, Suite 401. Staff Recommendation: Approve
Lease Agreement between the City of Moorpark and Children and
Families First Commission of Ventura County for the Ruben Castro
Human Services Center, Suite 401, and authorize the City Manager to
execute the Lease Agreement, subject to final language approval of the
City Manager.
L. Consider Resolution Approving an Annual Consumer Price Index
Adjustment for Rates in the City Attorney Legal Services Agreement with
Richards, Watson & Gershon. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
No. 2021-4032, approving a 3% CPI adjustment for rates effective July 1,
2021, and a 1.3% CPI adjustment for rates effective January 1, 2022, in
the legal services agreement with Richards, Watson & Gershon.
M. Consider Authorization for City Manager to Engage in Outside Consulting
Services to Serve as an Expert Witness. Staff Recommendation:
Authorize the City Manager to serve as an expert witness on the City
Management profession in a civil matter involving a City Manager and City
in California.
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N. Consider Resolution Creating a New Fund for the American Rescue Plan
Act (ARPA) Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (CLFR) (2800) and
Resolution Authorizing Opening a New Interest-Bearing Checking Account
and Transferring and Depositing ARPA Funds into this Segregated Bank
Account. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2021-4033
approving the creation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Coronavirus
Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (CLFR) Fund (2800), opening a new interest-
bearing checking account and transferring and depositing ARPA Fund into
this segregated bank account. (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
11. ORDINANCES: (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
A. Consider Ordinance No. 489 Amending Chapter 2.08 (Municipal
Elections) of Title 2 (Administration and Personnel) of the Moorpark
Municipal Code to Revise the Timeframe for Adjustment of City Council
District Boundaries Following the Decennial Federal Census, and Making
A Determination of Exemption Pursuant to the California Environmental
Quality Act. Staff Recommendation: Waive full reading, declare Ordinance
No. 489 read for the second time, and adopted as read. (ROLL CALL
VOTE REQUIRED)
Mr. Ennis read the title of Ordinance No. 489.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2.08 ("MUNICIPAL
ELECTIONS") OF THE MOORPARK MUNICIPAL CODE TO
REVISE THE TIMEFRAME FOR ADJUSTMENT OF CITY
COUNCIL DISTRICT BOUNDARIES FOLLOWING THE
DECENNIAL FEDERAL CENSUS, AND MAKING A
DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION PURSUANT TO THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
MOTION: Councilmember Enegren moved and Councilmember Groff seconded
a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 489. The motion carried by unanimous roll call
vote.
12. CLOSED SESSION:
Mr. Brown requested the Council go into closed session for discussion of Items
12.A. through 12.E. on the agenda. The time was 7:33 p.m.
A. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Properties: APN 512-0-111-340
Agency Negotiator: Troy Brown, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Antonio & Linda Miranda
Under Negotiation: Price and terms for potential acquisition of all or a
portion of the property
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B. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Properties: APN 506-0-020-120
Agency Negotiator: Troy Brown, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Judith A. Patton
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Under Negotiation: Price and terms for potential acquisition of all or a
portion of the property
C. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Properties: APN 506-0-020-570
Agency Negotiator: Troy Brown, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Donald P. Duncan
Under Negotiation: Price and terms for potential acquisition of all or a
portion of the property
D. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Properties: APN 506-0-020-650
Agency Negotiator: Troy Brown, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Topa Management Partnership
Under Negotiation: Price and terms for potential acquisition of all or a
portion of the property
E. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Properties: APNs 512-0-350-070, 512-0-350-080
Agency Negotiator: Troy Brown, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Moorpark Plaza Family Partnership Ltd
Under Negotiation: Price and terms for potential acquisition of all or a
portion of the property
Present in closed session were Councilmembers Castro, Groff, Enegren, Pollock,
and Mayor Parvin; Troy Brown, City Manager; Kevin Ennis, City Attorney;
PJ Gagajena, Assistant City Manager; Daniel Kim, City Engineer/Public Works
Director; and Jessica Sandifer, Community Services Manager.
The Council reconvened into open session at 8:09 p.m. Mr. Brown stated Items
12.A. through 12.E. were discussed and there was no action to report.
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13. ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Parvin adjourned the meeting at 8 :09 p .m.
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