HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2022 0105 CC SA REG MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND
SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK
Moorpark, California January 5, 2022
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark and the Successor Agency
was held on January 5, 2022, 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 Enegren led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmembers Castro (via Zoom), Enegren, Groff, Pollock,
and Mayor Parvin.
Staff Present: PJ Gagajena, Assistant City Manager and Interim City
Treasurer/Finance Director; Kevin Ennis, City Attorney; Brian
Chong, Assistant to the City Manager; Daniel Kim, City
Engineer/Public Works Director (via Zoom); Jeremy
Laurentowski, Parks and Recreation Director (via Zoom);
Carlene Saxton, Community Development Director (via
Zoom); Shanna Farley, Principal Planner (via Zoom); Chris
Thompson; Senior Information Systems Administrator (via
Zoom); Andres Pena, Information Systems Technician I;
Captain Victor Fazio, Ventura County Sheriffs Office; Ky
Spangler, City Clerk; and Blanca Garza, Deputy City Clerk II.
4. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS:
None.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT:
None.
6. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the City Council to reorder Item 9.B. prior to
Item 8.A., upon the request of Mayor Parvin due to the time certain Public Hearing Item
set for 6:50 p.m.
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Moorpark, California
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9. PRESENTATION/ACTION/DISCUSSION:
B. Consider Resolution Rescinding Resolution No. 2009-2799 and
Establishing a New Process to Apply Conditions of Approval to
Discretionary Entitlements. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No.
2022-4062, rescinding Resolution No. 2009-2799 approving the use of
Standard Conditions of Approval for Entitlement Projects and establishing
a new process to apply Conditions of Approval to Discretionary
Entitlements.
Ms. Farley gave the staff report and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
There were no speakers.
MOTION: Mayor Parvin moved and Councilmember Enegren seconded a motion
to Adopt Resolution No. 2022-4062, rescinding Resolution No. 2009-2799
approving the use of Standard Conditions of Approval for Entitlement Projects and
establishing a new process to apply Conditions of Approval to Discretionary
Entitlements. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS, FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS, AND REPORTS ON
MEETINGS/CONFERENCES ATTENDED BY COUNCILMEMBERS AND
MAYOR:
Councilmember Enegren reported on December 16 he attended a special meeting
of the Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC) where the Commission
made a decision on a new director and approved a lease with Sierra Northern
Railway to operate the Santa Paula Branch Line.
Councilmember Enegren reported on January 4 he attended a Transportation and
Public Works Standing Committee meeting with Councilmember Castro where
they discussed traffic safety on Tierra Rejada Road in the Peach Hill neighborhood
at Walnut Creek and decided on interim steps to attempt to minimize distracted
drivers by adding striping and bigger signs. The Committee also discussed speed
bumps and other traffic calming devices on Second Street and Millard Street
regarding driving concerns and behaviors in the neighborhood.
Councilmembers Groff and Pollock indicated no reports and hoped everyone
stayed well and had a good holiday season.
Mayor Parvin announced the Moorpark City Council is now accepting applications
for appointment to the Citizens Transportation Advisory Committee (CTAC). The
appointment is for two representatives and one alternate to serve a term to expire
December 2022. The duties and responsibilities of the committee are to obtain
information relating to public transportation; to study and work with City/County
staffs within Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC); and to
recommend to VCTC those actions it deems necessary in the production of
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transportation plans and services. CTAC meets the four times per year in January,
April, June, and September on the second Tuesday of each month at 1:30 p.m.
Visit moorparkca.gov/serve for more information or to apply.
Mayor Parvin announced the Moorpark City Council is now accepting applications
for appointment as a Commissioner to the Area Housing Authority of the County
of Ventura. The appointment will be for a 19-month term through August 31, 2023,
to complete the remainder of a four-year term, created due to an unscheduled
vacancy. The Board of Commissioners is responsible for the Area Housing
Authority's policies, finances and operations. The Area Housing Authority's
primary mandate is to provide decent and affordable housing accommodations for
very low income families, elderly, handicapped, and disabled individuals.
Commissioners receive a $50.00 stipend from the Area Housing Authority for each
Board meeting they attend up to a maximum of $200.00 per month.
Commissioners are paid mileage to attend meetings. Visit moorparkca.gov/serve
for more information or to apply.
Mayor Parvin announced the City of Moorpark's Department of Community
Development is excited to announce the release of the draft 2021-2029 Housing
Element update. The Housing Element, a section of the City's General Plan
through the year 2050, analyzes housing needs for all income groups and
demonstrates how the City intends to plan for those needs in the future.
Mayor Parvin announced the City of Moorpark is hosting a website for the Housing
Element update at moorparkca.gov/housingelement. The website includes
notifications and results of opportunities for public engagement, surveys, and
documents, including a draft version of the Housing Element. The draft Housing
Element was posted on December 22, 2021, and will be available online for
30 days before public hearing. For more information on the draft Housing Element
Update and to review and provide feedback on the Housing Element, please email
info@moorparkgeneralplan.com.
Mayor Parvin announced the Moorpark Farmer's Market is open every Sunday
from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm 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 reported on December 17 she participated in a Moorpark Chamber
of Commerce networking breakfast sponsored by Cal State University Channel
Islands.
Mayor Parvin reported she attended the City employee holiday potluck where
annual accomplishments were presented.
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Mayor Parvin reported on December 27 she worked with the Ventura County Clerk
of the Board's Office on the City Selection Committee agenda for its meeting being
held on January 7, 2022.
Mayor Parvin reported on January 5 she participated in a Moorpark Chamber of
Commerce Government Relations Committee meeting.
Councilmember Castro reported on January 3 he attended a Transportation and
Public Works Standing Committee meeting and also had the opportunity to hear
from a couple concerned citizens of the downtown area specific to Second Street.
Councilmember Castro extended thanks to staff for being highly responsive to
graffiti cleanup in downtown parks.
Mayor Parvin extended thanks to the Public Works staff for filling in the potholes
after all the rain.
TIME SPECIFIC AGENDA ITEM — PUBLIC HEARING BEGINS AT 6:50 P.M. [Per
Election Code 21607.1(d)].
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Third Public Hearing to Receive Public Comments on Proposed Council
Redistricting Mapping Alternatives; and if Council Completes its Map
Selection Process, Provide Direction for Introduction of an Ordinance
Adopting a Council District Map Based on 2020 Census Results. Staff
Recommendation: 1) Receive presentation from the City's demographer
consulting firm, National Demographics Corporation, Inc. on the draft maps
prepared for consideration based on prior direction; and ; 2) Open the public
hearing and receive public comment and input regarding "communities of
interest" and the draft maps presented for consideration and close the public
hearing; and 3) Provide direction to staff and NDC regarding potential
revisions to proposed maps and for introduction of an Ordinance at the
fourth public hearing scheduled on February 2, 2022.
Ms. Spangler gave the staff report and Ms. Kristen Parks with National
Demographics Corporation, Inc. gave the PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Parvin opened the public hearing at 7:11 p.m.
There were no speakers.
A discussion and questions among the Councilmembers, staff and the
consultant focused on: the various maps including keeping them balanced
as well as anticipated for growth within the City; and noticing outreach
efforts for voters.
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Mayor Parvin closed the public hearing at 7:11 p.m.
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the City Council to direct staff to return to
the February 2, 2022, City Council meeting with an ordinance for introduction for
approval of the "Yellow" Map alternative prepared by National Demographics
Corporation.
9. PRESENTATION/ACTION/DISCUSSION:
A. Receive Update on Broadband Strategic Plan Implementation, Consider a
Smart City Technology Report from Future Laboratories, and Consider:
(1) Purchase of an Automated Online Appointment System; (2)
Engagement of Spearhead to Provide Telecommunications Auditing
Services to Moorpark Businesses; and (3) Finalize and Execute a Contract
with OStream to Complete Proof of Concept Projects Using its Object
Sensor Technology for the City. Staff Recommendation: Receive and file a
report on the City's Broadband Strategic Plan implementation, receive and
file the Smart City Technology Report prepared by Future Labs, and direct
staff to: (1) Purchase an automated online appointment system; (2) Engage
Spearhead to provide telecommunications auditing services to Moorpark
businesses; and (3) Finalize and execute a contract with OStream to
complete proof of concept projects using its object sensor technology for
the City.
Mr. Chong gave the staff report on the status of the City's Broadband
Strategic Plan implementation, and Mr. Bryan Went with Future Labs, and
Mr. Greg Hayward with OStream gave PowerPoint presentations on Smart
City Technology and Object Sensory Technology respectively.
Discussion and questions followed among Councilmembers and staff which
focused on the following: 1) on-line automated appointment software;
2) OStream Sensory Technology with regard to traffic volume tracking;
3) data collection and ownership; and 4) new development projects
installing fiber optic cables.
There were no speakers.
MOTION: Councilmember Pollock moved and Councilmember Groff seconded a
motion to receive and file a report on the City's Broadband Strategic Plan
implementation, receive and file the Smart City Technology Report prepared by
Future Labs, and direct staff to: (1) Purchase an automated online appointment
system; (2) Engage Spearhead to provide telecommunications auditing services
to Moorpark businesses; and (3) Finalize and execute a contract with OStream to
complete proof of concept projects using its object sensor technology for the City.
The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
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10. CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION: Councilmember Enegren moved and Mayor Parvin seconded a motion to
approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
A. Consider Warrant Register for Fiscal Year 2022/23 —January 5, 2022. Staff
Recommendation: Approve the warrant register.
B. Consider Minutes of Regular City Council/Successor Agency Meeting of
October 20, 2021. Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes.
C. Consider Minutes of Regular City Council/Successor Agency Meeting of
November 3, 2021. Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes.
11. ORDINANCES:
A. Second reading of Ordinance No. 499, Approving Zoning Ordinance
Amendment No. 2021-02 and the First Amendment to the Development
Agreement Between the City of Moorpark and NLA 118, LLC to Expand the
Potential Uses that May be Conducted Within the Commercial Planned
Development Zone at 14349 White Sage Road, and Adopt a Negative
Declaration Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act in
Connection Therewith, on the Application of Thomas Schlender of NLA 118,
LLC. (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
Mr. Ennis read the title of Ordinance No. 499.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONING ORDINANCE
AMENDMENT NO. 2021-02 AMENDING CHAPTERS 17.08
(DEFINITIONS) AND 17.20 (USES BY ZONE) OF TITLE 17
(ZONING) OF THE MOORPARK MUNICIPAL CODE TO
ADD CERTAIN USES TO THE COMMERCIAL PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT ZONE AT 14349 WHITE SAGE ROAD
SUBJECT TO A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, APPROVE
THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT NO. 2004-02, AND ADOPT A NEGATIVE
DECLARATION PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT IN CONNECTION
THEREWITH, ON THE APPLICATION OF THOMAS
SCHLENDER, ON BEHALF OF NLA 118, LLC
MOTION: Mayor Parvin moved and Councilmember Groff seconded a motion to
adopt Ordinance No. 499. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
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12. CLOSED SESSION:
None was held.
13. ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Parvin adjourned the meeting at 7:47 p.m.
Janice S. Parvin, Mayor
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