HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2022 0316 CC SA REG MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND
SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK
Moorpark, California March 16, 2022
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark and the Successor
Agency was held on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. 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:
Ventura County Fire Chief Jeff Shea led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmembers Castro, Enegren, Groff, Pollock, and Mayor
Parvin.
Staff Present: Troy Brown, City Manager; Kevin Ennis, City Attorney;
PJ Gagajena, Assistant City Manager and Interim City
Treasurer/Finance Director; Brian Chong, Assistant to the
City Manager; Jeremy Laurentowski, Parks and Recreation
Director; Daniel Kim, City Engineer/Public Works Director;
Carlene Saxton, Community Development Director; Doug
Spondello, Community Development Deputy Director; Tamar
Gantt, Program Manager (Housing); Shaun Kroes, Public
Works Manager; Chris Thompson, Senior Information
Systems Administrator, Captain Victor Fazio, Ventura
County Sheriffs Office; and Ky Spangler, City Clerk.
4. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS:
None.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT:
None.
6. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA
None.
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7. ANNOUNCEMENTS, FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS, AND REPORTS ON
MEETINGS/CONFERENCES ATTENDED BY COUNCILMEMBERS AND
MAYOR:
Councilmember Pollock reported on March 3 he attended the Southern California
Association of Governments (SCAG) Energy and Environment Committee and
Regional Council meetings.
Councilmember Pollock reported on March 8 he attended the Ventura County Air
Pollution Control District Board meeting and reported that the Chief Officer, Laki
Tisopulos is retiring so a new Officer is being sought.
Councilmember Pollock reported on March 8 he testified in front of the Assembly
Budget Committee regarding funding of infill infrastructure included as part of the
budget bill which would provide grant funding for infrastructure construction for
infill projects, and conveyed the importance and need for infill projects based on
changes to housing allocations received through SCAG.
Councilmember Pollock reported on March 8 he attended a Moorpark Education
Foundation Board meeting and announced a music instrument drive taking place
on March 24 and 25 to collect used instruments for donation in order to expand
music programs at Moorpark schools.
Councilmember Enegren reported on March 10 he attended a Moorpark
Chamber of Commerce Country Days planning meeting.
Councilmember Enegren reported on March 14 he attended the groundbreaking
ceremony for the Metrolink North Parking Lot Improvement Project.
Councilmember Enegren reported on March 16 he attended the Beltramo Ranch
Ad Hoc Committee meeting with Councilmember Groff.
Councilmember Enegren reported on March 16 he briefly attended Walnut
Canyon Elementary School's Hansel and Gretel play where his six-year-old son
was performing.
Councilmember Groff reported on March 9 he attended the Moorpark Chamber
of Commerce Board of Directors meeting.
Councilmember Groff reported on March 14 he attended the groundbreaking
ceremony for the Metrolink North Parking Lot Improvement Project.
Councilmember Groff reported on March 16 he attended the Beltramo Ranch Ad
Hoc Committee meeting with Councilmember Enegren.
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Councilmember Castro reported on March 8 he met with City Manager Brown,
Police Chief Captain Fazio, and a representative from Ventura County Behavioral
Health to discuss potential services focusing on mental health and substance
abuse.
Councilmember Castro reported on March 11 he met with representatives from
Comstock Homes to receive an overview of the Hitch Ranch project.
Councilmember Castro reported on March 16 he attended a meeting of the Daly
Group Ad Hoc Committee with Mayor Parvin.
Mayor Parvin announced registration is now open for the City's Adult 7 on 7
soccer league. Coed games are played on Tuesdays and Men's games are
played on Wednesdays starting in April. Games are played at the Arroyo Vista
Community Park. For details, visit moorparkca.gov/adultsports.
Mayor Parvin reported on March 4 she judged the Boys & Girls Club Youth of the
Year award.
Mayor Parvin reported on March 4 she attended California Lutheran University's
Economic Forecast presentation in Thousand Oaks.
Mayor Parvin reported on March 9 she attended a presentation by the Ventura
County Taxpayers Association.
Mayor Parvin reported on March 10 she attended a Ventura Council of
Governments (VCOG) meeting where its Legislative Platform was approved.
Mayor Parvin reported on March 11 she attended the Moorpark Chamber of
Commerce networking breakfast.
Mayor Parvin reported on March 12 she attended a law and order debate.
Mayor Parvin reported on March 14 she attended the groundbreaking ceremony
for the Metrolink North Parking Lot Improvement Project.
Mayor Parvin reported on March 16 she attended a meeting of the Local Agency
Formation Commission (LAFCo).
Mayor Parvin reported on March 16 she attended a meeting of the Daly Group
Ad Hoc Committee with Councilmember Castro.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None.
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9. PRESENTATION/ACTION/DISCUSSION:
A. Consider Presentations from Applicants and Make Appointment to Fill One
Vacancy on the Library Board for a Term Ending June 30, 2023. Staff
Recommendation: Hear presentations from applicants and appoint one
representative to fill an unscheduled vacancy on the Library Board for a
term ending June 30, 2023.
Ms. Spangler gave the staff report.
The City Council heard presentations from Library Board applicants Patty
Colman and Chaya Turrow (applicant Michelle Barrett was absent).
Following presentations from the applicants, Mayor Parvin requested
nominations from the Councilmembers. Councilmember Castro put forth
Patty Colman and Councilmember Groff put forth Chaya Turrow.
There were no speakers.
MOTION: Mayor Parvin nominated and Councilmember Enegren seconded the
nomination to appoint Chaya Turrow to the Library Board to a term ending
June 30, 2023. The motion carried by a roll call vote of 4-1 with Councilmember
Castro dissenting.
B. Consider Pilot Mobility On-Demand Rideshare Program Guidelines;
Consider Proposed Fares; and Consider Scheduling a Public Hearing for
Adoption of Fares. Staff Recommendation: 1) Approve the "Pilot Mobility
On-Demand Rideshare Program Guidelines" and authorize the City
Manager or his designee to make adjustments when needed; and
2) Provide comments concerning proposed fares for consideration of
adoption during a public hearing at the April 6, 2022, City Council meeting.
Mr. Kroes gave the staff report.
A discussion and questions among the Councilmembers and staff focused
on: 1) the location of, and ability to change, the virtual stop locations;
2) will the passengers create an account for payment; 3) payment
methods; 4) the app is not needed to use the service, trips can be
requested by phone; 5) no show policy; 6) amount of time in advance that
a ride can be booked; 7) no maximum number of trips per day; 8) riders
can book a full week of to/from trips; 9) the initial program goal is to
achieve five to seven passengers per revenue hour within 15 minutes of
requested time with two vehicles a day from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. five
days a week; 10) the pilot program is designed for the city to gauge
effectiveness; 11) the app tracks progress of the ride to requesters
destination; and 12) discussion of how demand will be assessed and
managed.
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There were no speakers.
MOTION: Mayor Parvin moved and Councilmember Pollock seconded a motion
to approve the "Pilot Mobility On-Demand Rideshare Program Guidelines" and
authorize the City Manager or his designee to make adjustments when needed;
and consider proposed fares during a public hearing on April 6, 2022. The
motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
C. Consider Meet-Me Room Market Study. Staff Recommendation:
1) Receive and file the Meet-Me Room Market Study; and 2) Direct staff to
continue supporting the County of Ventura and the State of California
efforts to construct fiber-optic networks through Moorpark, and direct staff
to continue monitoring and pursuing funding opportunities that may be
used toward a Meet-Me Room and data center.
Mr. Chong gave the staff report.
A discussion and questions among the Councilmembers and staff focused
on: 1) when will the County broadband network become a viable project
which is dependent upon funding and may take a year or more;
2) discussion of potential viable sites for a Meet-Me Room as the project
moves forward; 3) monthly meetings are held by the County and attended
by City staff on the status of the project; and 4) the City and County are
utilizing the same consultant, Magellan Advisors, for their respective
broadband projects.
There were no speakers.
MOTION: Mayor Parvin moved and Councilmember Pollock seconded a motion
to receive and file the Meet-Me Room Market Study; and direct staff to continue
supporting the County of Ventura and the State of California efforts to construct
fiber-optic networks through Moorpark. The motion carried by unanimous roll call
vote.
D. Consider the City of Moorpark 2021 General Plan Annual Progress Report
Including the Housing Element Progress Report. Staff Recommendation:
Receive and file the report.
Mr. Spondello gave the staff report and PowerPoint presentation.
Mr. Gantt provided further details on the progress of the City's 5th cycle
housing element covering 2014-2021.
There were no speakers.
CONSENSUS: It was the unanimous consensus to receive and file the 2021
General Plan Annual Progress Report and Housing Element Progress Report.
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E. Consider Resolutions Amending the Classification Plan for Non-
Competitive and Competitive Service Employees to Add the New
Positions of Project Administrator I, II, III, and IV and Update the Job
Descriptions for Maintenance Worker I, II, and III, and Rescinding
Resolution No. 2021-4022; and Amending the Salary Plan for Hourly
Employees to Add Salary Rates for the New Positions of Project
Administrator I, II, Ill, and IV, and Rescinding Resolution No. 2021-4056.
Staff Recommendation: 1) Prior to a motion to adopt the revised Salary
Plan Resolution for Hourly Employees, the Mayor shall make an oral
summary report for compliance with Section 54953(c)(3) of the
Government Code as follows: "Staff is recommending the City Council
approve a revised Salary Plan Resolution for Hourly Employees that
includes adding the salary ranges for Project Administrator I, II, III, and IV.
These positions are consistent with the local agency executive definition in
Section 3511.1(d) of the Government Code;" and 2) Adopt Resolution No.
2022-4081, amending the Classification Plan for Non-Competitive and
Competitive Service Employees and rescinding Resolution No. 2021-4022
to add the new positions of Project Administrator I, II, III, and IV and
update the job descriptions for Maintenance Worker I, II, and III; and
3) Adopt Resolution No. 2022-4082, amending the Salary Plan for Hourly
Employees and rescinding Resolution No. 2021-4056 to add the salary
rates for the new positions of Project Administrator I, II, Ill, and IV. (ROLL
CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
Mr. Gagajena gave the staff report.
There were no speakers.
Prior to a motion, Mayor Parvin made the following announcement: "Staff
is recommending the City Council approve a revised Salary Plan
Resolution for Hourly Employees that includes adding the salary ranges
for Project Administrator I, II, Ill, and IV. These positions are consistent
with the local agency executive definition in Section 3511.1(d) of the
Government Code."
MOTION: Mayor Parvin moved and Councilmember Pollock seconded a motion
to 1) Adopt Resolution No. 2022-4081, amending the Classification Plan for Non-
Competitive and Competitive Service Employees and rescinding Resolution No.
2021-4022 to add the new positions of Project Administrator I, II, III, and IV and
update the job descriptions for Maintenance Worker I, II, and III; and 2) Adopt
Resolution No. 2022-4082, amending the Salary Plan for Hourly Employees and
rescinding Resolution No. 2021-4056 to add the salary rates for the new
positions of Project Administrator I, II, Ill, and IV. The motion carried by
unanimous roll call vote.
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10. CONSENT CALENDAR: (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
MOTION: Councilmember Enegren 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 — March 16, 2022.
Staff Recommendation: Approve the warrant register.
B. Consider Letter of Support and Request to Allocate Fiscal Year 2021/22
Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP) Funding Allocation to
Ventura County Transportation Commission's Youth Free Fare Pilot
Program. Staff Recommendation: Approve request to allocate the FY
2021/22 Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP) allocation of
$5,062 to the Ventura County Transportation Commission and authorize
the City Manager to sign the LCTOP Letter of Support and Allocation
Request.
C. Consider the Purchase of BMW R1250RT-P Police Motorcycle as a
replacement Police Motorcycle for Traffic Enforcement and Authorize the
Sale of the 2016 Harley Davidson Motorcycle. Staff Recommendation:
1) Award the purchase of the 2022 BMW R1250RT-P police motorcycle to
BMW Motorcycles of Ventura County; and 2) Authorize the City Finance
Department to process the necessary purchase order to obtain the
motorcycle with the allocated funds; and 3) Authorize the sale of the 2016
Harley Davidson motorcycle.
D. Consider Resolution Opposing Potential Ballot Initiative #21-0042A1
(Limits Ability of Voters and State and Local Governments to Raise
Revenues for Government Services). Staff Recommendation: Adopt
Resolution No. 2022-4083, opposing potential Ballot Initiative #21-
0042A1. (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
E. Consider Approval of Plans and Specifications; Award of Agreement to
Commercial Waterproofing Systems, dba ERC Roofing and Waterproofing
for Re-Roof of High Street Arts Center; and Resolution Amending Fiscal
Year (FY) 2021/22 Budget. Staff Recommendation: 1) Approve roof repair
project plans and specifications; and 2) Award bid to Commercial
Waterproofing Systems dba ERC Roofing and Waterproofing for a total
contract value of $251,275; and authorize City Manager to sign the
Agreement, subject to final language approval of the City Manager; and 3)
Adopt Resolution No. 2022-4084, amending FY 2021/22 budget, to fully
fund the project. (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
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11. ORDINANCES: (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
A. Consider Second Reading of Ordinance No. 501, Amending Section
17.50.020 (Definitions) and Section 17.50.030 (Public Art Fund) of
Chapter 17.50 (Art In Public Places) of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Moorpark
Municipal Code to Update Allowable Uses of the Art In Public Places Fund
and Associated Definitions, and Making a Determination of Exemption
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act. Staff
Recommendation: Waive full reading, declare Ordinance No. 501 read for
the second time, and adopted as read. (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
Mr. Ennis read the title of Ordinance No. 501.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 17.50.020
(DEFINITIONS) AND SECTION 17.50.030 (PUBLIC ART
FUND) OF CHAPTER 17.50 (ART IN PUBLIC PLACES) OF
TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE MOORPARK MUNICIPAL
CODE TO UPDATE ALLOWABLE USES OF THE ART IN
PUBLIC PLACES FUND AND ASSOCIATED DEFINITIONS,
AND MAKING A DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION
PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT
MOTION: Mayor Parvin moved and Councilmember Pollock seconded a motion
to waive full reading, declare Ordinance No. 501 read for the second time, and
adopted as read. The motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
12. CLOSED SESSION:
Mr. Brown requested the City Council go into closed session for discussion of
Items 12.A., 12.B., 12.C. and 12.D. on the agenda.
Mr. Ennis announced with respect to Item 12.B., the facts and circumstances of
the two items of anticipated litigation and based on 1) letters dated March 7 and
March 15, 2022, from Matthew Gelfand of Californians for Homeownership
copies of which are on file with the City Clerk; 2) a conversation between City
Manager Brown and Dan Revetto of AT&T on January 14, 2022.
CONSENSUS: It was the unanimous consensus for the Council to adjourn to closed
session for discussion of one case under Item 12.A., two cases under Item 12.B., and
Items 12.C. and 12.D. on the agenda. The time was 7:31 p.m.
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Potential Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Paragraph (4) of Subdivision
(d) of Government Code Section 54956.9 (one potential case)
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B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Paragraph (2) of Subdivision
(d) of Government Code Section 54956.9 (two potential cases)
C. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Paragraph (1) of Subdivision (b) of Government Code Section
54957 Title: City Attorney
D. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Paragraph (1) of Subdivision (b) of Government Code Section
54957 Title: City Manager
Present in closed session were Councilmembers Castro, Groff, Enegren, Pollock
and Mayor Parvin; Troy Brown, City Manager; PJ Gagajena, Assistant City
Manager; Kevin Ennis, City Attorney; Steven Flower, Attorney with Richards,
Watson Gershon; Carlene Saxton, Community Development Director; Douglas
Spondello, Community Development Deputy Director; Daniel Kim, City
Engineer/Public Works Director; and Brian Chong, Assistant to the City Manager.
Ms. Saxton and Mr. Spondello departed at 8:02 p.m.; Messrs. Chong, Kim, and
Ennis departed at 9:05 p.m.
The Council reconvened into open session at 10:01 p.m. Mr. Brown stated Items
12.A., 12.B., 12.C., and 12.D. were discussed and there was no action to report.
13. ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Parvin adjourned the meeting at 10:01 p.m.
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