HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2021 0915 CC SA REGMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND
SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK
Moorpark, California September 15, 2021
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark and the Successor
Agency was held on September 15, 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:
Parks and Recreation Director Jeremy Laurentowski 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; Brian Chong, Assistant to the City
Manager; Daniel Kim, City Engineer/Public Works Director;
Jeremy Laurentowski, Parks and Recreation Director;
Douglas Spondello, Interim Community Development
Director; Shaun Kroes, Public Works Manager; Jessica
Sandifer, Community Services Manager; Chris Thompson,
Senior Information Systems Analyst; Captain Victor Fazio,
Ventura County Sheriff's Office; and Blanca Garza, Deputy
City Clerk II.
4. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS:
A. Proclamation Declaring September 2021 Emergency Preparedness
Month.
Mayor Parvin presented a Proclamation to Mack Douglass, Program
Manager, declaring September 2021 as Emergency Preparedness Month.
B. Certificate of Recognition to Hiromi Dever, Senior Account Technician II in
the Finance Department, as the First Recipient of the City's Apricot Award.
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Mayor Parvin presented a Certificate of Recognition to Hiromi Dever,
Senior Account Technician II in the Finance Department, as the First
Recipient of the City's Apricot Award.
C. Certificate of Recognition to Finance Department for Receiving the
Government Finance Officers Association Certificate of Achievement for
Excellence in Financial Reporting Award for Fiscal Year 2019/20.
Mayor Parvin presented a Certificate of Recognition the Finance
Department and Finance Director Kambiz Borhani for Receiving the
Government Finance Officers Association Certificate of Achievement for
Excellence in Financial Reporting Award for Fiscal Year 2019/20.
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 Pollock reported on September 10 he learned about brewing
beer at Enegren Brewing Company, noting a special "Council Brew" will be
unveiled at the Country Days event.
Councilmember Pollock reported he attended a performance of Hamilton prior to
attending the High Street Arts Theater annual fundraising gala.
Councilmember Enegren reported on September 8 he attended a special
meeting of the Ventura County Animal Services Commission where the concern
of a growing feral cat population was discussed as well as ways to address the
issue through spaying and neutering efforts.
Councilmember Enegren reported on September 10 he attended a Ventura
County Transportation Commission meeting where an update on the status of
the federal infrastructure bill was provided, a Santa Paula Branch Line signal
maintenance update was received, and the 2021/2022 Program of Projects was
approved.
Councilmember Enegren reported on September 10 he brewed beer with the rest
of the Council in preparation for Country Days.
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Councilmember Enegren reported on September 11 he attended the High Street
Arts Center gala.
Councilmember Groff reported on September 11 he attended the High Street
Arts Center gala.
Councilmember Groff reported on September 12 he attended the Farmers
Market.
Councilmember Castro remarked he appreciated the education on beer brewing.
Councilmember Castro reported on September 8 he attended a community
conversation on mental health needs in Ventura County hosted by NAMI
(National Alliance on Mental Illness).
Mayor Parvin announced registration is underway for fall recreation classes at
the Arroyo Vista Recreation Center. Classes offered include tennis, golf,
science, youth and adult dance, Parent's Night Out, and more. For information
or to register, visit MoorparkCa.gov/Recreation.
Mayor Parvin announced Coastal Cleanup Day this month with an Arroyo
cleanup on Saturday, September 18 at Villa Campesina Park from 9:00 a.m. to
12:00 p.m. Volunteers are asked to bring gloves and wear sturdy shoes. For
more information, please call 805-517-6233 or visit MoorparkCa.gov.
Mayor Parvin announced the City's Concerts in the Park series continues with a
performance by the Moorpark Symphony Orchestra on Saturday, September 18.
The concert will be held at the Arroyo Vista Community Park starting at 5:30 p.m.
Admission is free. For details, visit MoorparkCa.gov/Concerts.
Mayor Parvin announced the Fall Apricot Slam Pickleball Tournament presented
by the City of Moorpark and Lucky Fools Pub will be held on October 16 & 17.
Early bird registration is available now through September 19. For information or
to register, visit MoorparkCa.gov/Pickleball.
Mayor Parvin announced Moorpark Country Days will be held Saturday,
October 2 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with the parade down Historic High Street
beginning at 10:30 a.m. The street fair features local vendors, crafts,
entertainment, food trucks, live music, animals, a kid fun zone, ferris wheel, beer
garden, and a corn hole tournament. This year's theme is Small Town Fun in
93021. For more information, visit MoorparkCountryDays.com.
Mayor Parvin announced the annual Moorpark Mammoth Run, a 5K-10K run and
one mile walk sponsored by the Rotary Club of Moorpark with benefits going to
local charities, will take place on Sunday, October 3 at Arroyo Vista Community
Park beginning at 8:30 a.m. For more information or to register, visit
MoorparkMammothRun.com
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Mayor Parvin reported on September 2 she attended the Clean Power Alliance
Board of Directors meeting where two power purchase agreements were
approved.
Mayor Parvin reported on September 4 she led the pledge of allegiance at
Moorpark College Football's first home game.
Mayor Parvin reported on September 7 she attended the Moorpark Chamber of
Commerce monthly mixer held at the Perez Funeral Home.
Mayor Parvin reported on September 10 she participated in the creation of the
Council Brew for Country Days and noted she didn't realize how technical the
beer making process is.
Mayor Parvin reported on September 14 she met with a potential developer
regarding a hotel site.
Mayor Parvin reported on September 15 she participated in a Local Agency
Formation Committee (LAFCo) meeting where the Bell Canyon Community
Facilities District was discussed.
Mayor Parvin reported on September 15 prior to the Council meeting she met
with a local Hindu group, Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh, and who presented the
Council with a Universal Oneness message.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None.
9. PRESENTATION/ACTION/DISCUSSION:
A. Consider Resolution Affirming the City of Moorpark's Commitment to
Respect, Equity and Inclusion Citywide. Staff Recommendation: Adopt
Resolution No. 2021-4042 Affirming the City of Moorpark's Commitment to
Respect, Equity and Inclusion Citywide.
Mr. Gagajena gave the staff report.
There were no speakers.
MOTION: Mayor Parvin moved and Councilmember Pollock seconded a motion
to adopt Resolution No. 2021-4042. The motion carried by unanimous voice
vote.
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Consider the Establishment of an Ad Hoc Committee to Select Architect for
New Moorpark City Library Project. Staff Recommendation: Appoint two (2)
Councilmembers of the City Council to serve on the Library Architect Ad Hoc
Committee to select an Architect for the new Library.
Mr. Laurentowski gave the staff report.
There were no speakers.
CONSENSUS: It was the unanimous consensus of the City Council to appoint
Councilmember Enegren and Councilmember Pollock to serve on the Library
Architect Ad Hoc Committee. 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 2021/22 -September 15, 2021.
Staff Recommendation: Approve the warrant register.
B. Consider Minutes of Regular City Council/Successor Agency Meeting of
April 21, 2021. Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes.
C. Consider Minutes of Regular City Council/Successor Agency Meeting of
May 5, 2021. Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes.
D. Consider Minutes of Special City Council/Successor Agency Meeting of
May 26, 2021. Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes.
E. Consider 10-Day Report Pursuant to Government Code Section 65858( d)
on the Measures Taken to Address Formula Retail Businesses on High
Street Which Led to the City Council's Adoption of Interim Urgency
Ordinance No. 492. Staff Recommendation: Approve the Report
Regarding Ordinance No. 492 Pertaining to the Prohibition of Formula-
Based Retail Businesses on High Street.
F. Consider Amendment with Hahn Contractors, Inc. for On-Call and
Emergency General Maintenance and Repair Services. Staff
Recommendation: Approve Amendment to Agreement with Hahn
Contractors, Inc. for a not-to-exceed amount of $50,000, and authorize the
City Manager to sign the Amendment.
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G. Consider Authorization for Recordation of the Notice of Completion for
Streetlight Turnkey Services 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 K40552935) and Payment Bond (Number K40552935) as
outlined in the agenda report.
H. Consider Resolution Authorizing the Destruction of City Records
(Chronological Correspondence Files, Claims, Potential Claims, and
Agreements/Contracts/Leases). Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
No. 2021-4043.
I. Consider Resolution Amending the Conflict of Interest Code of the City of
Moorpark to Incorporate New Positions and Rescinding Resolution No.
2020-3953. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2021-4044,
rescinding Resolution No. 2020-3953. (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
11. ORDINANCES: (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
A. Consider Ordinance No. 490 Approving First Amendment to Development
Agreement By and Between the City of Moorpark and Essex Moorpark
Owner, L.P, in Association with Residential Planned Development Permit
No. 2012-02, a Previously-Approved Residential Project Located at
150 Casey Road.
Mr. Ennis read the title of Ordinance No. 490.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FIRST
AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND
BETWEEN THE CITY OF MOORPARK AND ESSEX
MOORPARK OWNER, L.P, IN ASSOCIATION WITH
RESIDENTIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO.
2012-02, A PREVIOUSLY-APPROVED RESIDENTIAL
PROJECT LOCATED AT 150 CASEY ROAD
MOTION: Mayor Parvin moved and Councilmember Pollock seconded a motion
to adopt Ordinance No. 490. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
B. Consider Ordinance No. 491 Approving First Amendment to Development
Agreement By and Between the City of Moorpark and Sky Line 66, LLC, in
Association with Residential Planned Development Permit No. 2014-02, a
Previously-Approved Residential Development Located at 635 Los
Angeles Avenue.
Mr. Ennis read the title of Ordinance No. 491.
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FIRST
AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND
BETWEEN THE CITY OF MOORPARK AND SKY LINE 66,
LLC, IN ASSOCIATION WITH RESIDENTIAL PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 2014-02, A PREVIOUSLY-
APPROVED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT
635 LOS ANGELES AVENUE
MOTION: Councilmember Pollock moved and Councilmember Groff seconded a
motion to adopt Ordinance No. 491. The motion carried by unanimous voice
vote.
C. Consider Ordinance No. 494 Amending Chapter 12.16 (Parks, Open
Space and Civic Center) of the Moorpark Municipal Code to Establish
Prohibitions on Camping, Cooking and Storing Property at the Moorpark
Civic Center, Enhancing Camping and Storing of Personal Property
Prohibitions in Parks, Enhancing Penalties for Violation of the Civic Center
Curfew, and Making a Determination of Exemption Under the California
Environmental Quality Act.
Mr. Ennis read the title of Ordinance No. 494.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 12.16 (PARKS,
OPEN SPACE AND CIVIC CENTER) OF THE MOORPARK
MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH PROHIBITIONS ON
CAMPING, COOKING AND STORING PROPERTY AT THE
MOORPARK CIVIC CENTER, ENHANCING CAMPING
AND STORING OF PERSONAL PROPERTY
PROHIBITIONS IN PARKS, ENHANCING PENAL TIES FOR
VIOLATION OF THE CIVIC CENTER CURFEW, AND
MAKING A DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION UNDER
THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
MOTION: Councilmember Enegren moved and Councilmember Pollock
seconded a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 494. The motion carried by
unanimous voice vote.
D. Consider Ordinance No. 495 Repealing and Replacing Chapter 8.36, Solid
Waste, of Title 8, Health and Safety, of the Moorpark Municipal Code, and
Approving a California Environmental Quality Act Exemption in
Connection Therewith.
Mr. Ennis read the title of Ordinance No. 495.
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 8 .36, SOLID WASTE ,
OF TITLE 8 , HEAL TH AND SAFETY , OF THE MOORPARK
MUNICIPAL CODE , AND APPROVING A CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT EXEMPTION IN
CONNECTION THEREWITH
MOTION : Councilmember Pollock moved and Councilmember Enegren
seconded a motion to adopt Ordinance No . 495 . The motion carried by
unanimous voice vote.
12 . CLOSED SESSION :
Mr. Brown requested the Council go into closed session for discussion of Item
12 .A. on the agenda .
MOTION: Mayor Parvin moved and Councilmember seconded a motion to adjourn to
closed session for Item 12 .A. on the agenda . The motion carried by unanimous voice
vote . The time was 7 :04 p.m .
A. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956 .8
Properties : 240 Los Angeles Avenue , APN 506-0 -020 -120
Agency Negotiator: Troy Brown , City Manager
Negotiating Parties : Judith A. Patton
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; Jeremy Laurentowski, Parks , Recreation
and Community Services Director; and Jessica Sandifer , Community Services
Manager.
The Council reconvened into open session at 7 :25 p .m . Mr . Brown stated Item
12 .A. was discussed and there was no action to report .
13 . ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Parvin adjourned the meeting at 7:25 p .m .
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