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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 2022 0601 CCSA REG ITEM 10BCITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA City Council Meeting of June 1, 2022 ACTION APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION. BY A. Hurtado. B. Consider Minutes of Regular City Council/Successor Agency Meeting of March 16, 2022. Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes. (Staff: Ky Spangler, City Clerk) Item: 10.B. 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 Sheriff's Office; and Ky Spangler, City Clerk. 4.PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS: None. 5.PUBLIC COMMENT: None. 6.REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA None. Item: 10.B. 218 Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 2 March 16, 2022 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. 219 Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 3 March 16, 2022 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. 220 Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 4 March 16, 2022 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. 221 Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 5 March 16, 2022 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. 222 Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 6 March 16, 2022 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, III, 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, III, 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, III, 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, III, and IV. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. 223 Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 7 March 16, 2022 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) 224 Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 8 March 16, 2022 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) 225 Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 9 March 16, 2022 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. Janice S. Parvin, Mayor ATTEST: Ky Spangler, City Clerk 226