HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2021 0616 CC SA REGMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND
SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK
Moorpark, California June 16, 2021
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark and the Successor
Agency was held on June 16, 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 6:34 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Interim Community Development Director Doug Spondello 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; Freddy Carrillo, Associate Planner II; Shaun
Kroes, Public Works Manager; Chris Thompson, Senior
Information Systems Analyst; Captain Victor Fazio, Ventura
County Sheriff's Office; and Ky Spangler, City Clerk.
4. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS:
A. Proclamation Declaring June 21-25, 2021, as Boys & Girls Club Week in
Moorpark.
Mayor Parvin presented a Proclamation to Alyss Mazariegos, Moorpark
Clubhouse Site Coordinator for the Boys & Girls Club, declaring June 21-
25, 2021, as Boys & Girls Club Week in Moorpark.
B. Introduction of New Employee Michelle Woomer, Administrative Assistant
II in the Public Works Department.
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Mayor Parvin introduced new employee Michelle Woomer, Administrative
Assistant II in the Public Works Department.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT:
None.
6. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
None.
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS, FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS, AND REPORTS ON
MEETINGS/CONFERENCES ATTENDED BY COUNCILMEMBERS AND
MAYOR:
Councilmember Enegren reported on June 4 he attended the Ventura County
Transportation Commission (VCTC) meeting where its annual 2021/22 budget
was adopted and Commissioners received a report on the Ventura County
Comprehensive Transportation Plan, and he provided details on the goals within
the Plan.
Councilmember Enegren reported on June 8 he attended the Moorpark Chamber
of Commerce Board of Directors meeting.
Councilmember Enegren reported on June 13 he attended the Farmers Market.
Councilmember Groff reported on June 7-9 he attended the California Joint
Powers Insurance Authority newly elected officials training.
Councilmember Groff reported on June 8 he attended the Moorpark Chamber of
Commerce Board of Directors meeting.
Councilmember Groff reported on June 13 he attended the Farmers Market.
Councilmember Groff reported on June 16 he attended the Country Days
planning meeting for the event which will take place on the first Saturday in
October.
Councilmember Pollock reported on June 15 he attended the Southern California
Association of Governments (SCAG) Legislative Committee meeting noting that
housing is still a major topic for the Committee, especially Senate Bills 9 and 10.
Councilmember Pollock reported on June 16 he attended the League's Channel
Counties Division luncheon meeting and discussed concerns regarding
implementation of separating food waste from recyclables and other trash by
January 1 which he discussed with Assistant to the City Manager Brian Chong
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who confirmed the City has a logistics plan drafted with Waste Management to
make this happen.
Mayor Parvin announced the return of the City's 3rd of July Fireworks
Extravaganza" at Arroyo Vista Community Park. The event will host live music,
food vendors, and a wonderful aerial fireworks display. Tickets are $5.00 per
person and must be purchased in advance as no tickets will be sold at the gates.
For event information and to purchase tickets, please visit
moorparkca.gov/fireworks.
Mayor Parvin announced the City is seeking interested applicants to apply for the
City's Planning Commission due to an upcoming vacancy. Applicants must be a
resident of the City of Moorpark, registered to vote in Moorpark; and where
possible, should have a special knowledge in the fields of real property,
construction, law, zoning, and architecture, or related subjects. The Planning
Commission meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m.
Applications are being accepted through Monday, July 12 at 5:00 p.m. Please
visit moorparkca.gov/serve for more information.
Mayor Parvin announced registration is open for summer Camp Moorpark, a fun
day camp program for children ages 5 to 12. Activities include sports, games,
crafts, parties, performers, movies, and more! Camp is held from 7:00 a.m. to
6:00 p.m. at the Arroyo Vista Recreation Center. For details on camp, including
our affordable rates and flexible registration, visit moorparkca.gov/camp.
Mayor Parvin announced the first Movie in the Park at Arroyo Vista Community
Park on Saturday June 19 featuring the movie "Moana". Tickets are only $5.00
per family and tickets must be purchased in advance at moorparkca.gov/movies.
Mayor Parvin announced the Moorpark Farmer's Market is now open every
Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the City Hall parking lot at 799 Moorpark
Avenue. This is a certified farmer's market sponsored by Enriched Farms. You
can find organic produce, taste unique foods, and discover handmade arts and
crafts. Go to enrichedfarms.com for more information.
Mayor Parvin stated the City's Emergency Management Division is pleased to
announce that basic Community Emergency Response Team training is
available online for the first time. CERT training gives citizens the knowledge
and skills to secure their safety and be ready to help their community when
disaster strikes. There is no cost to participants for the online training or the in-
person training and skills assessment that will be available to those who
complete the course. Find out more and sign up at moorparkca.gov/cert.
Mayor Parvin announced the Moorpark Beach Bus will begin service Tuesday,
June 22, 2021. The Beach Bus provides two round trips to and from Harbor
Cove Beach, located next to the Ventura Harbor Village Shopping Center
Tuesdays through Thursdays. Enjoy the beach as well as nearby shopping,
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restaurants and entertainment. There will be no fare on the bus this year. Face
masks are required. These are unsupervised general transportation services.
For schedule information, please visit moorparkca.gov/beachbus, or, call 805-
517-6233.
Mayor Parvin announced the City has partnered with the Ventura County Office
of Emergency Services to provide free COVID-19 tests to Ventura County
residents Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the
Arroyo Vista Recreation Center, located at 4550 Tierra Rejada Road. No
appointments are required, walk ups are welcome.
Mayor Parvin announced the nation's first publicly available statewide
earthquake early warning system is now in operation in California. The City
would like to encourage all residents to sign up for alerts generated by this
system by downloading the "MyShake" app; available in the Apple App Store and
the Google Play Store.
Mayor Parvin announced the Boys and Girls Club of Moorpark/Simi Valley are
holding their Virtual Auction Gala, "Seize the Day" on June 26 at 6:00 p.m. for
more information go to bgcmoorparksimi.org.
Mayor Parvin reported on June 4 she met with a local business owner to discuss
plans to expand their operations in Moorpark.
Mayor Parvin reported she participated in a Conejo Simi Moorpark Association of
REAL TORS® Mayor's Roundtable noting housing, water and fire related topics
were discussed.
A. City Manager COVID-19 Update.
Mr. Brown reported the Governor's Stay Home Order Executive Order has
been lifted and phased out the vast majority of executive actions that were
put in place beginning in March 2020 as part of the pandemic response,
leaving a subset of provisions that facilitate the ongoing recovery. This
means no more physical distancing, no capacity limits, no county tiers,
and relaxed mask guidance for fully vaccinated people.
The California Department of Public Health has issued new guidance for
several industry sectors including schools, childcare providers,
correctional/detention facilities, disaster shelters, transportation, mega
events, and businesses, churches. The State has switched to a more
intuitive system for identifying when face coverings are required
depending on exposure risk and in light of fully vaccinated individuals
having less risk of contracting COVID-19. Unvaccinated persons are still
required to wear masks to protect themselves and others in most settings.
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This means if you are fully vaccinated, masks are not required and if you
have yet to be fully vaccinated social distancing and face covering
requirements remain in place with regulation enforcement up to
businesses and individuals.
This means Moorpark Businesses can fully reopen now although return to
100% capacity will take time depending on the business sector. Also, we
may see different signage on businesses outlining their face covering
policy. Businesses are permitted to require its patrons to be masked
when they enter and in certain business sectors such as health care,
public transit masks are still required. Businesses are encouraged to call
the City with questions.
The City has already resumed in-person meetings and opened City
facilities to the public and staff will still be required to don face coverings in
certain situations regardless of vaccination status. Cal OSHA will be
issuing further guidance on masking tomorrow as their most recent
guidance conflicted with the CDC guidance.
The City has returned to planning events for the coming fiscal year
including Country Days, Holiday on High Street, Movies in the Park, and
the 3rd of July fireworks. Capacity will to be limited to less than 10,000 for
the 3rd of July event based on State guidance for "mega events." Such
events are allowable but have significant requirements that we cannot
meet for this year.
COVID-19 metrics continue to improve, with the County seven-day case
rate at 1.2 per 100,000 and test positivity rate at 0.7%.
Please go to www.venturacountyrecovers.org or the City's website for
information updates, and business are encouraged to subscribe to the
City's M-Powered newsletter.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Consider Resolution to Modify Conditions of Approval of a Previously-
Approved Industrial Development Located at 5850 Condor Drive Requiring
All Utilities to be Placed Underground, to Permit the Installation of
Skylights, and Making a Determination of Exemption Pursuant to the
California Environmental Quality Act in Connection Therewith, on the
Application of Paul Minoa (4M Investment Corporation). Staff
Recommendation: 1) Open the public hearing, accept public testimony and
close the public hearing; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2021-4011
approving Modification No. 1 to IPD No. 2019-01 and CUP No. 2020-02,
subject to the conditions of approval contained therein, and allowing one
utility pole to be relocated on-site and two poles to be placed underground
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and allowing skylights on the rooftop of the previously-approved
development.
Mr. Carrillo gave the staff report.
A discussion and questions followed among Councilmembers and staff
which focused on the following: 1) staff confirmed the reason for denial of
the easement was due to non-responsiveness from the adjacent owner;
2) anchor wires will be added to an existing pole which will require the
traffic signal light to be relocated south of existing pole to avoid conflict
with the anchor wire; 3) applicant's request to add skylights which were
added to the plan after Council's approval; and 4) Council direction to staff
to review the standard condition prohibiting skylights especially relative to
glare and security concerns.
Mayor Parvin opened the public hearing at 7:10 p.m.
The applicant spoke to confirm he is planning to build the project, not sell
it, and is able to perform the electrical undergrounding as presented by
staff, including the cost of $346,630.00.
There were no additional speakers.
The public hearing was closed at 7:11 p.m.
MOTION: Mayor Parvin moved and Councilmember Enegren seconded a
motion to open the public hearing, accept public testimony and close the public
hearing; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2021-4011, approving Modification No. 1 to
IPD No. 2019-01 and CUP No. 2020-02, subject to the conditions of approval
contained therein, and allowing one utility pole to be relocated on-site and two
poles to be placed underground and allowing skylights on the rooftop of the
previously-approved development, as revised to supersede Standard Conditions
of Approval Nos. 43 and 145. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
9. PRESENTATION/ACTION/DISCUSSION:
A. Consider Appointments to the 2021/2022 Teen Council. Staff
Recommendation: Make appointments to the Teen Council for a one-year
term beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022.
Ms. Spangler gave the staff report.
There were no speakers.
No nominees were put forth by Councilmembers.
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MOTION: Mayor Parvin moved and Councilmember Pollock seconded a motion
to make the following appointments to the 2021/2022 Teen Council: Rishi
Gopanapalli, Maribel Rodriguez, Jade Yakel, Erica Chen, Ethan Jones, Melanie
Jimenez, Saravan Padala, Jaynie Jindarat, Rakshitha Rajamani, Azizah Anekwe,
Sruthi Gopanapalli, William Gratke, Atussa Maghsoudloo, Samantha Sternstein,
and Abhay Yoganathan. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING Councilmember Enegren announced that due to a
potential conflict of interest he would recuse himself from consideration of the following
item and left the dais. The time was 7:18 p.m.
8. Consider Resolution Ratifying and Confirming Executive Order 2021-01 of
the Director of Disaster Services to Extend the Duration of Zoning
Clearances Issued to Restaurants for Outdoor Dining. Staff
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2021-4012.
Mr. Brown gave the staff report.
There were no speakers.
MOTION: Mayor Parvin moved and Councilmember Pollock seconded a motion
to adopt Resolution No. 2021-4012. The motion carried by voice vote 4-0, with
Councilmember Enegren recused.
AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING Councilmember Enegren returned to the dais. The
time was 7:21 p.m.
C. Consider City Manager's Recommendation for Adoption of Resolution
Approving Operating and Capital Improvements Budget for Fiscal Year
2021/2022. Staff Recommendation: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 2021-4013,
approving the operating and capital improvement budget for the FY
2021/2022; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2021-4014, approving the five-year
capital improvement program for FY 2021/2022 -2025/2026.
Mr. Brown gave the staff report.
Mr. Borhani provided the following clarifications: 1) the correct number of
lighting and landscaping maintenance districts parcels is 4,697, not 9,300
as previously indicated; 2) approval of a resolution to adopt the fund balance
(known as GASB 54) is not on tonight's agenda and will be included on the
next agenda; and 3) provided information on two changes requested by the
Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department during the Budget
Workshop meeting to increase the amount for the fireworks display from
$15,000 to $25,000, and to delete a duplicate entry for a freezer needed
for the Active Adult Center. Mr. Borhani confirmed the General Fund was
projected to show a $123,000 surplus. Total revenue remains unchanged
at $43,638,524 and total expenditures in all funds total $58,664,207.
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There were no speakers.
MOTION: Councilmember Pollock moved and Mayor Parvin seconded a motion
to adopt Resolution No. 2021-4013, approving the operating and capital
improvement budget for the FY 2021/2022; and adopt Resolution No. 2021-4014,
approving the five-year capital improvement program for FY 2021/2022-
2025/2026. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
D. Consider Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Service Employees
International Union (SEIU) Local 721 for Fiscal Years 2021-2022 and
2022-2023. Staff Recommendation: Approve the new MOU with SEIU Local
721 for the period from July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2023, subject to final
language approval of the City Manager, and authorize the City Manager to
sign the new MOU.
Mr. Gagajena gave the staff report.
There were no speakers.
MOTION: Councilmember Castro moved and Councilmember Groff seconded a
motion to approve the Memorandum of Understanding with SEIU Local 721 for the
period from July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2023, subject to final language approval
of the City Manager, and authorize the City Manager to sign the new MOU. The
motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
E. Consider Resolution Amending Personnel Rules for Competitive Service
and Rescinding Resolution No. 2020-3933. Staff Recommendation: Adopt
Personnel Rules Resolution No. 2021-4015, rescinding Resolution No.
2020-3933.
Mr. Gagajena gave the staff report.
There were no speakers.
MOTION: Mayor Parvin moved and Councilmember Enegren seconded a
motion to adopt Resolution No. 2021-4015, rescinding Resolution No. 2020-
3933. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR: (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
MOTION: Councilmember Groff moved and Councilmember Pollock 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 -June 16, 2021. Staff
Recommendation: Approve the warrant register.
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Consider Minutes of Regular City Council/Successor Agency Regular
Meeting of November 18, 2020. Staff Recommendation: Approve the
minutes.
Consider Minutes of Regular City Council/Successor Agency Regular
Meeting of December 2, 2020. Staff Recommendation: Approve the
minutes.
Consider Minutes of Regular City Council/Successor Agency Regular
Meeting of December 16, 2020. Staff Recommendation: Approve the
minutes.
E. Consider Resolution Establishing the Appropriation Limitation for Fiscal
Year 2021/22 for the City of Moorpark at $44,273,974. Staff
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2021-4016 establishing the
FY 2021/22 Gann Limit at $44,273,974. (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
F. Consider Agreements with lnterwest Consulting Group, Inc. and Civic
Solutions, Inc. for Contract Planning Services and Consider a Resolution
Amending the City's Fiscal Year 2021/22 Adopted Budget by a Total
Amount of $300,000. Staff Recommendation: 1) Authorize the City
Manager to execute an Agreement with lnterwest Consulting Group, Inc.
to provide contract planning services with a not-to-exceed amount of
$150,000 with the option for the City Manager to approve a one-year
extension prior to the conclusion of the contract on June 30, 2024, subject
to final language approval of the City Manager; and 2) Authorize the City
Manager to execute an Agreement with Civic Solutions, Inc. to provide
contract planning services with a not-to-exceed amount of $150,000 with
the option for the City Manager to approve a one-year extension prior to
the conclusion of the contract on June 30, 2024, subject to final language
approval of the City Manager; and 3) Adopt Resolution No. 2021-4017
amending the Fiscal Year 2021/22 Adopted Operating Budget to
appropriate $300,000 in both revenues to and expenditures from the
Community Development Fund for contract planning services. (ROLL
CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
G. Consider Agreement with Ventura County Probation Agency for Work
Release Labor. Staff Recommendation: Approve agreement with the
Ventura County Probation Agency, and authorize City Manager to execute
the Agreement, subject to final language approval of the City Manager.
H. Consider Resolution to Adopt a Project List to be Funded by Senate Bill 1
(SB 1 ): The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. Staff
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2021-4018 and authorize staff to
submit the proposed project list online to the California Transportation
Commission prior to July 1, 2021.
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I. Consider Cooperative Agreement with the Ventura County Transportation
Commission for Administration of Department of Transportation and
Federal Transit Administration Funds. Staff Recommendation: Approve
the Ventura County Transportation Commission Cooperative Agreement
subject to final language approval of the City Manager and City Attorney
and authorize the City Manager to sign the Agreement.
J. Consider Amendment No. 2 to Siemens Mobility Inc., for Streetlight
Maintenance Services, Extending the Agreement to June 30, 2022;
Increasing the Agreement Amount by $50,000; and Changing the
Company Name to Yunex LLC. Staff Recommendation: Authorize the City
Manager to sign Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement with Siemens
Mobility, Inc., extending the Agreement to June 30, 2022, increasing the
not-to-exceed amount of $100,000 to $150,000, and changing Siemens
Mobility, Inc. name to Yunex LLC, subject to final language approval of the
City Manager.
K. Consider Amendment No. 6 to Siemens Mobility Inc., for Traffic Signal
Maintenance Services, Adjusting Various Service Rates; Adding
Prevailing Wage Language; and Changing the Company Name to Yunex
LLC. Staff Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to sign
Amendment No. 6 to the Agreement with Siemens Mobility, Inc., adjusting
various rates, adding prevailing wage language, and changing Siemens
Mobility, Inc. name to Yunex LLC, subject to final language approval of the
City Manager.
L. Consider Rejection of Claim from Yuan Yiling. Staff Recommendation:
Reject the claim and direct staff to send a standard rejection letter to the
claimant.
M. Consider Resolution Accepting Bridging the Digital Divide Grant for
Moorpark City Library. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No 2021-
4019 Accepting Bridging the Digital Divide Grant for the purchase of
Chromebooks at the Moorpark City Library.
11. ORDINANCES: (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
None.
12. CLOSED SESSION:
Mr. Gagajena requested the Council go into closed session for discussion of
Items 12.A. and 12B. on the agenda.
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the Council to go into closed session for
discussion of Items 12.A. and 12.B. on the agenda. The time was 7:40 p.m.
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A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 .6
Agency Designated Representatives : PJ Gagajena , As s istant City
Manager and Kevin Ennis , City Attorney
Unrepresented Management Employee : City Manager
B . CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NE GOTIATOR
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 .6
Agency Designated Representatives : Troy Brown , City Manager
Unrepresented Management Employees : Accountant I and II , Act ive Adult
Center Supervisor, Assistant City Clerk, Assistant City Engineer, Assistant
Engineer, Assistant to the City Manager, Administrative Services
Manager, Associate Civil Engineer , Budget and Finance Manager, City
Clerk , City Engineer , Community Services Manager, Deputy Community
Development Director , Deputy Finance Director , Economic Development
and Housing Manager , Economic Development and Planning Manager,
Finance/ Accounting Manager, Human Resources Analyst , Human
Resources Manager, Information Systems Administrator , Information
Systems Manager, Landscape/Parks Maintenance Superintendent ,
Management Analyst, Parks and Facilities Supervisor, Parks and
Landscape Manager, Planning Manager, Principal Planner, Program
Manager, Public Works Manager, Public Works Superintendent/Inspector,
Public Works Supervisor , Recreation Services Manager, Recreation
Supervisor , Senior Civil Engineer, Senior Housing Analyst , Senior Human
Resources Analyst , Senior Information Systems Analyst, Senior
Management Analyst.
Present in closed session were Councilmembers Castro , Enegren , Groff, Pollock
and Mayor Parvin ; Troy Brown, City Manager; Kevin Ennis , City Attorney ;
PJ Gagajena , Assistant City Manager; Nicholas Ghirelli , Assistant City Attorney
(via Zoom); and Douglas Spondello , Interim Community Development Director .
Mr . Ghirelli and Mr . Spondello left the meeting at 8 :36 p .m .
The Council reconvened into open session at 8:22 p.m . Mr. Gagajena state d
Items 12.A. and 12 .B . were discus sed and there wa s no a ction to report .
13 . ADJOURNM E NT:
Mayor Parvin adjourned the meeting at 8:2 2 p.m .
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