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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2021 1201 CC SA REGMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK Moorpark, California December 1, 2021 A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark and the Successor Agency was held on December 1, 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: Councilmember Groff 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; Brian Chong; Assistant to the City Manager; Jessica Sandifer, Community Services Manager (via Zoom); Chris Thompson, Senior Information Systems Administrator; Captain Victor Fazio, Ventura County Sheriff's Office; Ky Spangler, City Clerk; and Blanca Garza, Deputy City Clerk II. 4. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS: A. Nomination and Selection of Mayor Pro Tempore. No speakers. MOTION: Councilmember Enegren moved and Mayor Parvin seconded the motion to nominate Councilmember Castro to serve as Mayor Pro Tempore. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 5. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 2 6. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA: None. December 1, 2021 7. ANNOUNCEMENTS, FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS, AND REPORTS ON MEETINGS/CONFERENCES ATTENDED BY COUNCILMEMBERS AND MAYOR: Councilmember Enegren reported on November 19 he attended the Moorpark Chamber of Commerce networking breakfast sponsored by the Daly Group. Councilmember Enegren reported on November 28 he attended the Hanukah Menorah lighting sponsored by the Chabad of Moorpark at the Von's parking lot. Councilmembers Enegren, Groff and Castro reported they each attended the City's Ethics Training. Councilmember Castro reported on November 28 he attended the Menorah lighting ceremony and expressed his gratitude for the message of solidarity and diversity and the symbolism of the menorah, despite its multiple parts it shares the common base and root. Councilmember Castro noted he recently emailed the City Manager to request an Agenda Item for the Transportation and Public Works Committee specific to some traffic concerns in the downtown area. Mayor Parvin announced the Arroyo Vista Recreation Center's office will be closed through Friday, December 3, for software upgrades. Mayor Parvin announced registration is now open for winter recreation classes. 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 Breakfast with Santa is back. Enjoy a pancake breakfast with Santa Claus at the Arroyo Vista Recreation Center on December 11 or 12. Children will also receive a holiday craft, small gift, and photo opportunity with Santa. Call visit moorparkca.gov/santa for details or to register. Mayor Parvin announced City staff will be hosting an open house at the Cactus Patch Restaurant on Thursday, December 9 between 9:00 a.m. and 11 :00 a.m. to discuss the proposed chain store ordinance. Learn more about the issue, share your thoughts, and have your questions answered. Mayor Parvin announced the General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC) will meet twice in December to continue the work on the City's General Plan Update. On December 9 at 6:30 p.m. the GPAC will resume their discussion of housing in Moorpark and identify goals and policies to facilitate the provision of housing in the Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 3 December 1, 2021 City. On December 16 at 6:30 p.m., the GPAC will discuss Land Use and review the feedback provided by the community on the draft Land Use Plans. Meeting information will be available at moorparkgeneralplan.com. Mayor Parvin announced learning and growth at work and in life is a journey and life-long process. The Moorpark City Library is committed to your professional and personal development and is now proud to offer Linkedln Learning to its patrons. Linkedln Learning, formerly lynda.com provides over 2,000 training video courses taught by industry experts in software, creative, and business skills. Get started today by visiting the online resource page at moorparklibrary.org. Mayor Parvin thanked the Moorpark Symphony Orchestra for the beautiful holiday music they played prior to the meeting. She noted they will also be playing later in the evening at the Holiday on High Street event taking place on December 4, 2021, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Mayor Parvin announced on November 18 she participated in the American Legion Auxiliary meeting. Mayor Parvin reported on November 19 she spoke to Moorpark College students at on leadership. Mayor Parvin reported on November 19 she attended the Moorpark Chamber of Commerce networking breakfast where the Daly Group spoke. Mayor Parvin reported on November 20 she volunteered at the Boys and Girls Club Holiday Boutique. Mayor Parvin reported she attended the required Ethics Training on November 22. Mayor Parvin reported she attended the Scott Medlock's Celebration of Friends' memorial service. Mayor Parvin reported on November 24 she attended the Moorpark Library's "Reading to Kids" event with Ms. Moorpark. Mayor Parvin reported on November 24 she participated in the 100 Group's turkey dinner giveaway to needy families. Mayor Parvin reported the community was impacted for several days by Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) events and many residents were affected on Thanksgiving. Mayor Parvin reported on November 28 she participated in the Hanukah Menorah lighting ceremony. Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 4 December 1, 2021 Mayor Parvin reported on December 1 she participated in the Moorpark Chamber of Commerce's Government Relations Committee meeting. Mayor Parvin requested a future Agenda Item to receive an update on the status of where Southern California Edison line hardening efforts since their last update. City Manager Brown stated a presentation will be scheduled and will also include the status of the rule making process. Councilmember Pollock stated he will be at the League of California Cities Board of Directors meeting on December 2 where this matter will likely be discussed. He noted he will bring this topic up as an issue both with the League and with the Southern California Association of Governments. Councilmember Pollock thanked City Manager Brown for the holiday lights on the High Street streetlight poles which Mr. Brown noted was suggested by the Holiday on High Street committee and was possible in part because the City now owns the streetlights. CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the City Council to reorder Items 9.A. and 9.B. prior to Item 8.A., due to the time specific agenda item upon the request of City Manager Brown. 9. PRESENTATION/ACTION/DISCUSSION: A. Consider Resolution Amending the Salary Plan for Hourly Employees and Rescinding Resolution No. 2020-3981. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2021-4056, amending the Salary Plan for Hourly Employees and rescinding Resolution No. 2020-3981. (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) Mr. Gagajena gave the staff report. There were no speakers. MOTION: Councilmember Pollock moved and Mayor Parvin seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2021-4056, amending the Salary Plan for Hourly Employees and rescinding Resolution No. 2020-3981. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. B. Consider Opioid Settlement Funds and Authorize the City Manager to Participate in the National Opioid Settlement. Staff Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to Participate in the National Opioid Settlement. Mr. Gagajena gave the staff report. Discussion and questions followed among Councilmembers and staff which focused on the following: 1) where Moorpark residents can get access to the services; 2) Narcan availability; and 3) draft agreement language on Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 5 December 1 , 2021 stamped page 23 of report, noting disproportionate to access services and requesting manners to make services more available to Moorpark's residents. There were no speakers. MOTION: Mayor Parvin moved and Councilmember Enegren seconded a motion to authorize the City Manager to participate in the National Opioid Settlement. The motion carried by unanimous voice call vote. TIME SPECIFIC AGENDA ITEM -PUBLIC HEARING BEGINS AT 6:50 P.M. [Per Election Code 21607.1(d)]. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. Second Public Hearing to Receive Comments and Input on the Redistricting Process for the Potential Redrawing of Election District Boundaries; and Receive Presentation by National Demographics Corporation, Inc. on the Redistricting Process, Input on "Communities of Interest" and Other Local Factors, Report of the 2020 Census Demographic Data Specific to Moorpark, Demonstration of Online Mapping Tools; and Receive City Council Direction. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council: 1) Receive presentation from the City's demographer consulting firm, National Demographics Corporation, Inc. including a demographic summary and demonstration of available mapping tools; 2) Open the public hearing and receive public comments and input regarding "communities of interest" districts for the purpose of possibly redrawing election district boundaries and close the public hearing; and 3) Provide direction to staff and NOC regarding possible mapping alternatives for development and consideration at a future hearing. Ms. Spangler gave the staff report and Ms. Kristen Parks with National Demographics Corporation, Inc. (NOC) gave the PowerPoint presentation. A discussion and questions among the Councilmembers, staff and the consultant focused on: 1) consideration of neighborhoods and communities of interest and maintaining awareness to not move residents between districts on different voting cycles thereby losing their opportunity to vote in the next election; 2) Districts 3 and 4 require adjustment while Districts 1 and 2 meet the ideal population numbers; 3) the City's Redistricting webpage, moorparkca.gov/districts, will contain information available to citizens, including the various mapping tools, the NOC user guide, and a tutorial video they will work on. Ms. Parks noted members of the public may use any of the map tools available which include a simple paper map option; a paper map option plus an Excel spreadsheet; and a more advanced on- line mapping tool. Ms. Parks provided an overview of the Interactive Map Viewer, printable PDF forms, Excel supplement to calculate population if Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 6 December 1 , 2021 using a paper map, and an overview of how to draw a map using the ORA 2020 online mapping tool. At the next meeting, NOC present all maps presented by the public along with maps prepared by NOC based on Council direction which meet the legal requirements for population distribution and other factors; 4) the absolute population deviations are small; and 5) Council direction for preparation of a map removing the "hook" and, where possible, maintain natural boundaries in the map options to be provided. Mayor Parvin opened the public hearing at 7:39 p.m. There were no speakers. Mayor Parvin closed the public hearing at 7:39 p.m. CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the City Council to receive and file the report and approve staff's recommendation: 1) Receive presentation from the City's demographer consulting firm, National Demographics Corporation, Inc. including a demographic summary and demonstration of available mapping tools; 2) Open the public hearing and receive public comments and input regarding "communities of interest" districts for the purpose of possibly redrawing election district boundaries and close the public hearing; and 3) Provide direction to staff and NOC regarding possible mapping alternatives for development and consideration at a future hearing. C. (SUCCESSOR AGENCY) Consider Resolution Approving Purchase and Sale Agreement with Thomas H. Lindstrom and Sarah K. Lindstrom, Revocable Trust, for 500 Los Angeles Avenue (APN 506-0-050-080). Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. SA-2021-23, approving Purchase and Sale Agreement with Thomas H. Lindstrom and Sarah K. Lindstrom, Revocable Trust, subject to final language approval of the Executive Director, and authorize Executive Director to execute the agreement. Ms. Sandifer gave the staff report. There were no speakers. MOTION: Agency Member Pollock moved and Chair Parvin seconded a motion adopt Resolution No. SA-2021-23, approving Purchase and Sale Agreement with Thomas H. Lindstrom and Sarah K. Lindstrom, Revocable Trust, subject to final language approval of the Executive Director, and authorize Executive Director to execute the agreement. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 10. CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION: Councilmember/Agency Member Groff moved and Councilmember/Agency Member Pollock seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 7 December 1, 2021 A. Consider Warrant Register for Fiscal Year 2021/22 -December 1, 2021. Staff Recommendation: Approve the warrant register. B. Consider Minutes of Regular City Council/Successor Agency Meeting of September 1, 2021. Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes. C. Consider Minutes of Regular City Council/Successor Agency Meeting of September 15, 2021. Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes. D. Consider a Professional Services Agreement with Hartzog & Crabill, Inc. for an Engineering and Traffic Survey for Speed Limits. Staff Recommendation: 1) Authorize award of Professional Services Agreement to Hartzog & Crabill, Inc. for an amount not-to-exceed $19,890.00, plus a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $1,989.00, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $21,879.00; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to the sign the Agreement, subject to final language approval by the City Manager. (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) E. Consider Approval of Submitting to the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board (Regional Board) a Notice of Intent to Develop Watershed Management Programs for the Calleguas Creek, Malibu Creek, Santa Clara River, Ventura River and Miscellaneous Coastal Watersheds; and Authorize the City Manager to Execute and Submit the Notice of Intent to the Regional Board. Staff Recommendation: 1) Approve submitting a Notice of Intent (NOi) to Develop Watershed Management Programs for the Calleguas Creek, Malibu Creek, Santa Clara River, Ventura River and Miscellaneous Coastal Watersheds; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute and sign the NOi subject to final language approval of the City Manager. F. Consider First Amendment to the Amended and Restated Easement Agreement with MB Plaza West, LLC. Staff Recommendation: Consider First Amendment to the Amended and Restated Easement Agreement and authorize the City Manager to sign the First Amendment, subject to final language approval by the City Manager. (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) G. (SUCCESSOR AGENCY) Consider Second Amendment to Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Quail Capital Investments, LLC for 15404 Princeton Avenue Property (APN 513-0-024-105, -135). Staff Recommendation: Approve Second Amendment to Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Quail Capital Investments, LLC subject to final language approval of the Executive Director, and authorize Executive Director to execute the agreement. Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark , California Page 8 December 1, 2021 11 . ORDINANCES : (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) A. Consider Second Reading of Ordinance Amending Moorpark Municipal Code Section 2.38 .080 : Duties and Responsibilities (Arts Commission). Mr. Ennis read the title of Ordinance No . 498 . 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 Pollock seconded a motion to adopt Ordinance No . 498 . The motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote. 12 . CLOSED SESSION : None was held. 13 . ADJOURNMENT: MOTION : Mayor Parvin moved and Councilmember Enegren seconded a motion to adjourn . The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote . The time as 7:47 p .m . ATTEST :