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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2021 1117 CC SA REGMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK Moorpark, California November 17, 2021 A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark and the Successor Agency was held on November 17, 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; Kambiz Borhani, Finance Director; Daniel Kim, City Engineer/Public Works Director; Carlene Saxton, Community Development Director; Jeremy Laurentowski, Parks and Recreation Director; Brian Chong, Assistant to the City Manager; Mackenzie Douglass, Program Manager; Shaun Kroes, Public Works Manager; Chris Ball, Senior Management Analyst; Chris Thompson, Senior Information Systems Administrator; Captain Victor Fazio, Ventura County Sheriff's Office; and Blanca Garza, Deputy City Clerk II. 4. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS: A. Introduction of New City Employee, Tamar R. Gantt, Housing Program Manager in the Community Development Department. Mayor Parvin introduced new City employee, Tamar R. Gantt, Housing Program Manager in the Community Development Department. B. Proclamation Recognizing November 27, 2021, as Small Business Saturday in the City of Moorpark. Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 2 November 17, 2021 Mayor Parvin presented a Proclamation to Frank and Jenica Ruvalcaba, owners of Surf Baba, recognizing November 27, 2021, as Small Business Saturday in the City of Moorpark. 5. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. 6. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA: CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the Council to adjourn the meeting in memory of Moorpark resident Scott Medlock at the request of Mayor Parvin. 7. ANNOUNCEMENTS, FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS, AND REPORTS ON MEETINGS/CONFERENCES ATTENDED BY COUNCILMEMBERS AND MAYOR: Councilmember Pollock reported on November 11 he attended the Veterans Day Memorial ceremony. Councilmember Pollock reported on November 16 he and Councilmember Groff attended the groundbreaking of Rajah's Retreat, Moorpark College's new Tiger Exhibit and Habitat. Councilmember Pollock reported on November 16 he attended the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Legislative Committee meeting. Councilmember Pollock reported on November 17 he attended a special meeting of the League of California Cities ACA 7 working group discussion to restore local control over land use matters and allow local ordinances to trump state requirements. Councilmember Enegren reported he attended multiple Library Ad Hoc Committee meetings with Councilmember Pollock and have reviewed a number of proposals on November 8, had interviews on November 9, and have made a selection that will be coming forward for Council consideration. Councilmember Enegren reported on November 11 he attended the Veterans Day Memorial ceremony. Councilmember Groff reported on November 7 he attended the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library's 13th anniversary event celebration. Councilmember Groff reported on November 16 he attended the tiger exhibit groundbreaking at Moorpark College. Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 3 November 17, 2021 Councilmember Groff reported he attended a Holiday on High Street planning meeting, and noted the event is on December 4. Councilmember Castro extended thanks and appreciation to the American Legion, City and other related agencies for putting together the Veterans Memorial event. Mayor Parvin announced Thanksgiving Skate Night on Saturday November 20 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Arroyo Vista Community Park Multiuse Court. Admission is free. For more information visit moorparkca.gov/skate. Mayor Parvin announced registration for winter recreation classes is now open. A variety of classes are available including art, dance, tennis, golf, pickleball, fitness, sports, and more. For details visit moorparkca.gov/recreation. Mayor Parvin announced Pancake Breakfast with Santa is back on December 11 and 12 at Arroyo Vista Recreation Center. Children will also receive a holiday craft, small gift, and photo opportunity with Santa. Spaces fill early. Call (805) 517-6300 or visit moorparkca.gov/santa for details or to register. Mayor Parvin announced the Community Development Department held a successful General Plan Update Open House alongside the Farmer's Market on November 14 with over 100 attendees. Residents were able to provide valuable ideas and opinions regarding their preference for future land uses at several opportunity areas in the City. An online survey in English and Spanish has been opened for those who were unable to attend and will remain available until Sunday, November 28 to will allow anyone in the community an opportunity to vote for their preferred land uses on a number of major sites throughout Moorpark. The survey is available at moorparkgeneralplan.com. If you weren't able to attend the workshop, please take a moment to share your input regarding our City's future. The General Plan Advisory Committee will meet again on December 9 to discuss Housing and on December 16 to discuss the land use opportunities and survey results. Mayor Parvin reported on November 4 she attended a Clean Power Alliance meeting. Mayor Parvin reported on November 4 she attended a Ventura Council of Governments meeting, where they received a presentation from a group called, "Livable California;" which is a movement and statewide ballot initiative called, "Stop the Sacramento Land Grab." She noted the purpose of the measure is to ensure that all decisions regarding local land use controls, including zoning regulations, are made by the affected communities in accordance with law. Mayor Parvin reported on November 9 she attended a Moorpark Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Task Force meeting. Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page4 November 17, 2021 Mayor Parvin reported on November 9 she observed the Ventura County Board of Supervisors meeting regarding County redistricting and submitted a personal letter requesting the City of Moorpark be kept with Simi Valley in a District. Mayor Parvin reported on November 9 she participated in a Boys & Girl Club meeting. Mayor Parvin reported on November 11 she attended the Veterans Day Memorial ceremony. Mayor Parvin reported on November 12 she attended the Moorpark Chamber of Commerce networking breakfast meeting. Mayor Parvin reported on November 14 she attended a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony for Chinese World War II veterans. Mayor Parvin reported on November 14 she participated in the 50th anniversary celebration for St. Peter Claver Church. Mayor Parvin reported on November 14 she attended the General Plan Open House and Farmers Market. A. City Manager COVID-19 Update. City Manager Brown provided a COVID-19 update stating it has been widely reported COVID cases have been decreasing, he talked about tiers which were previously in place and the seven day case rate, seven day positivity rate, and hospitalization and ICU bed capacity tracking. He noted the current case rate at 2.4% and positivity rate at 8% which would have placed the City in the Purpl~ Tier, and under the old system we would be under restrictions. He noted booster shots are now available for everyone over the age of 18 and provided additional vaccine information which is available at vaccines.gov, and to get a digital copy of your vaccination record go to myvaccinerecord.cdph.ca.gov to download it to carry on your phone. He noted testing availability has changed in the County with mass testing centers now closed primarily due to cost and ending of state and federal government funding. If you or someone you know needs a test go to vcrecovers.org or the City's website and link from there. Mr. Brown noted at this point information is not available as to the duration of the emergency declaration which the City will keep in place until the County and State's emergency declarations are lifted to ensure we secure state and federal funds to combat COVID-19. He noted, throughout the course of the pandemic, the City has received approximately $1.05 million in COVID-19 relief funds. He encouraged everyone to continue to go to vcrecovers.org to receive the latest news and information related to COVI D-19. Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 5 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS: November 17, 2021 A. Public Hearing to Consider a Resolution Establishing New Maximum Solid Waste Rates to be Effective January 1, 2022, and Rescinding Resolution No. 2020-3973. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2021-4053, adopting new maximum solid waste rates to be effective January 1, 2022, and rescinding Resolution No. 2020-3973. Mr. Douglass gave the staff report and provided a PowerPoint presentation. Discussion and questions followed among Councilmembers and staff which focused on the following: 1) difference in cost between Simi Valley and Moorpark such as container sizes and transportation distance of waste; 2) the City receives the same contractual benefit advantage if one exists under a "favored nation" clause; 3) level of service may be slightly different so it is not line to line comparison; and 4) impacts of upcoming organic waste requirements. Steve Lee, District Operations Manager for Waste Management, responded to a question regarding future rate increases associated with disposal of organic food waste, noting that there is a possibility that and increase in disposal costs. The manners of disposal are still under consideration and include the possibility of being added to the green waste. Public information and education will be provided to businesses and residents as these changes are formalized. The Council suggested a future educational presentation on how to handle organic waste. Mayor Parvin opened the public hearing at 7:05 p.m. Having no speakers, the public hearing was closed. MOTION: Councilmember Pollock moved and Councilmember Groff seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2021-4053 adopting new maximum solid waste rates to be effective January 1, 2022, and rescinding Resolution No. 2020-3973. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 9. PRESENTATION/ACTION/DISCUSSION: A. Consider State and County Redistricting Efforts and Authorize the Mayor and City Manager to Comment on the Proposed State and County Maps throughout the Redistricting Process. Staff Recommendation: Provide direction on the state and county redistricting processes, and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to provide comments on the City's behalf. Mr. Chong gave the staff report and provided a PowerPoint presentation. Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 6 There were no speakers. November 17, 2021 CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the City Council to provide direction to staff on the State and County's Redistricting process and authorized the Mayor and City Manager to provide comments on the City's behalf with regard to not splitting Moorpark between districts and pairing with Simi Valley. B. Receive Presentation on the City of Moorpark Capital Improvement Plan Project Status Report. Staff Recommendation: Receive presentation on the Capital Improvement Plan Project Status Report. Mr. Kroes gave the staff report and provided a PowerPoint presentation. Discussion and questions followed among Councilmembers and staff which focused on an upcoming Agenda Item of the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy & Advisory Committee where they will be considering a $200,000 Pass-Thru Grant submitted by the City of Moorpark regarding a grant for the City's 80 acre parcel in the Tierra Rejada Valley, which will be brought back to the Council if awarded, for the creation of a fire buffer at the north side of the property's boundary for a future Capital Improvement Project for the removal and replacement of high fire danger trees. There were no speakers. CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the City Council to receive the presentation. C. Consider an Ordinance Amending Section 2.38.080 of Chapter 2.38 Arts Commission, of Title 2 Administration and Personnel, of the Moorpark Municipal Code, and Determining that this Action is Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. Staff Recommendation: Introduce Ordinance No. 498 for first reading, waive full reading, and place this ordinance on the agenda for the December 1, 2021, meeting for purposes of providing second reading and adoption of the ordinance. (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) Mr. Ball gave the staff report. Discussion and questions followed among Councilmembers and staff which focused on this being an important component of Arts Master Plan implementation. There were no speakers. Mr. Ennis read the title of Ordinance No. 498. Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 7 November 17, 2021 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2.38.080 OF CHAPTER 2.38 (ARTS COMMISSION) OF TITLE 2 (ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL) OF THE MOORPARK MUNICIPAL CODE TO MODIFY THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ARTS COMMISSION MOTION: Mayor Parvin moved and Councilmember Groff seconded a motion to introduce Ordinance No. 498 for first reading, waive full reading, and place this ordinance on the agenda for the December 1, 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 Enegren 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 -November 17, 2021. Staff Recommendation: Approve the warrant register. B. Consider Minutes of Regular City Council/Successor Agency Meeting of July 7, 2021. Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes. C. Consider Minutes of Regular City Council/Successor Agency Meeting of July 21, 2021. Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes. D. Consider Minutes of Special City Council/Successor Agency Meeting of July 28, 2021. Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes. E. Consider Award of Agreement to F.S. Contractors, Inc. for Construction of the Metrolink North Parking Lot Expansion (Project No. C0032); and Consider Amendment No. 6 to Phoenix Civil Engineering, Inc. for Design Plan Completion and Construction Phase Services, and Contingency in the Net Increase of $94,751; and Consider Resolution Authorizing the City of Moorpark's Revised Fiscal Year 2021/22 Transportation Development Act Claim; and Consider Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year 2021/22 Budget for the Metrolink North Parking Lot Expansion (Project No. C0032); and Consider Approval of Design Plan Changes Addendums No. 3 and No. 4. Staff Recommendation: 1) Award construction contract agreement to F.S. Contractors, Inc. for a total contract value of $1,784,971; and authorize the City Manager to sign the Agreement, subject to final language approval of the City Manager; 2) Authorize the City Manager to sign Amendment No. 6 to the Agreement with Phoenix Civil Engineering, Inc. for Design Plan Completion and Construction Phase Services for an Agreement increase of $94,751 for a revised total Agreement not-to-exceed amount of Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 8 November 17, 2021 $318,284.65, subject to final language approval of the City Manager; 3) Adopt Resolution No. 2021-4054, authorizing the submittal of City's revised Transportation Development Act Claim; 4) Consider and adopt Resolution No. 2021-4055, amending the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021/22 Budget by increasing revenue in the aggregate increase of $1,106 by reducing revenue from Local TOA Article 8a Fund (2412) by $700,000 and increasing revenue for Local TOA Article 8c Fund (2414) by $701,106, appropriating $700,000 from the Local Transit Article 8c Fund (2414); $200,000 from the Traffic System Management Fund (2001 ); and $26,987 in Prop 1 B Local Streets Fund (2434) to fund the Metrolink Station North Parking Lot Expansion; and 5) Approve plan changes provided in Addendum No. 3 and Addendum No. 4 of Metrolink North Parking Lot Expansion Project (MPK 21-02). (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) 11. ORDINANCES: (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) A. Consider Ordinance No. 497 Approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2021-01 -Amending Chapters 17.08 (Definitions) and 7.20 (Uses by Zone) of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Moorpark Municipal Code to Define Certain Uses Involving Industrial Hemp and Related Products, and to Identify the Zones in Which These Uses Would be Prohibited, Permitted, and Conditionally Permitted, and Making a Determination of Exemption Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in Connection Therewith. Staff Recommendation: Waive full reading, declare Ordinance No. 497 read for the second time, and adopted as read. (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) Mr. Ennis read the title of Ordinance No. 497. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2021-01 AMENDING CHAPTERS 17.08 (DEFINITIONS) AND 7.20 (USES BY ZONE) OF TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE MOORPARK MUNICIPAL CODE TO DEFINE CERTAIN USES INVOLVING INDUSTRIAL HEMP AND RELATED PRODUCTS, AND TO IDENTIFY THE ZONES IN WHICH THESE USES WOULD BE PROHIBITED, PERMITTED, AND CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED, AND MAKING A DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT IN CONNECTION THEREWITH MOTION: Councilmember Pollock moved and Councilmember Enegren seconded a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 497. The motion carried by a roll call vote of 4-1 with Mayor Parvin dissenting. Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 9 12. CLOSED SESSION: November 17, 2021 Mr . Brown stated that a closed session discussion , as noticed on the agenda , was not required. 13 . ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Parvin adjourned the meeting In memory of Moorpark resident Scott "Scotty" Medlock at 7:40 p .m . ATTEST: