HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2022 1207 CC SA REG MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND
SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK
Moorpark, California December 7, 2022
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark and the Successor Agency
was held on Wednesday, December 7, 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 6:35 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Parvin 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; Brian Chong, Assistant
to the City Manager; Vivien Avella, Finance Director/City
Treasurer; Jeremy Laurentowski, Parks and Recreation
Director; Daniel Kim, City Engineer/Public Works Director;
Carlene Saxton, Community Development Director; Jessica
Sandifer, Community Services Manager; Philip Neumann,
Associate Planner I; Chris Thompson, Senior Information
Systems Administrator; Captain Victor Fazio, Ventura County
Sheriffs Office; Blanca Garza, Deputy City Clerk; and Ky
Spangler, City Clerk.
4. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
(Pursuant to Council Rules of Procedure, Section 2.9, Items to be withdrawn from the
Consent Calendar shall be identified at this time.)
CONSENSUS: It was the unanimous consensus of the Council to reorder Agenda Item
8.A. ahead of Item 5 at the request of Mayor Parvin.
CONSENSUS: It was the unanimous consensus of the Council to pull Consent Calendar
Item 10.E. at the request of Councilmember Groff.
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8. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Consider Resolution Approving Tentative Parcel Map No. 2022-01 to
Subdivide an Approximately 41-Acre Lot into Two Parcels, Located at
14370 White Sage Road, and Making a Determination of Exemption
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act in Connection
Therewith, on the Application of Tanner Shelton on Behalf of Ensign
Bickford Aerospace & Defense. Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the public
hearing, receive public testimony, and close the public hearing; and
2) Adopt Resolution No. 2022-4147 approving Tentative Parcel Map No.
2022-01 and making a determination of exemption pursuant to the
California Environmental Quality Act in connection therewith.
Mr. Neumann gave the staff report.
Mayor Parvin opened the public hearing at 6:42 p.m.; having no speakers,
the public hearing was closed.
MOTION: Councilmember Enegren moved and Mayor Parvin seconded a motion to
adopt Resolution No. 2022-4147 approving Tentative Parcel Map No. 2022-01 and
making a determination of exemption pursuant to the California Environmental Quality
Act in connection therewith. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
5. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS:
A. Consider City Council Resolution Reciting the Fact of the General Municipal
Election Held on November 8, 2022, and Declaring the Election Results and
Such Other Matters as Required by Law. Staff Recommendation: Adopt
Resolution No. 2022-4148 (as revised to incorporate the certified election
results).
Ms. Spangler provided a supplemental staff report documenting the results
of the election, as received on December 7, 2022, from the Ventura County
Elections Division.
There were no speakers.
MOTION: Mayor Parvin moved and Councilmember Enegren seconded a motion to
adopt Resolution No. 2022-4148, reciting the fact of the General Municipal election held
on November 8, 2022, as revised to incorporate the certified election results and such
other matters as required by law. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
B. Presentations to outgoing Councilmember Pollock and Mayor Parvin.
Mayor Enegren and Councilmembers Groff and Castro provided comments,
congratulations, and thanked Mayor Parvin and Councilmember Pollock for
their years of service, contributions, and mentorship.
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Sara Ruiz, on behalf of Congresswoman Julia Brownley, presented
certificates of recognition to Councilmember Pollock and Mayor Parvin for
their years of service to the City of Moorpark and provided comments.
Madeline Khoury presented certificates of recognition from U.S. Senator
Henry Stern recognizing Councilmember Pollock and Mayor Parvin for their
years of service on the City Council.
Chelsie Smith and Kathryn Ehret presented certificates of recognition
signed by all members of the Ventura County Board of Supervisors on
behalf of District 4 Supervisor, Bob Huber.
State Assembly Member Jacqui Irwin presented certificates of special
recognition recognizing Councilmember Pollock and Mayor Parvin for their
distinguished leadership and dedicated, outstanding service to the City of
Moorpark and the Ventura County region.
Captain Victor Fazio, Ventura County Sheriff's Office and Moorpark Chief
of Police, presented Mayor Parvin and Councilmember Pollock with
certificates of recognition on behalf of Sheriff Ayub and Sheriff-elect Fryhoff.
Chief Dustin Gardner, Ventura County Fire Department, presented
commemorative plaques and thanked Councilmember Pollock and Mayor
Parvin for their dedicated services and mentorship.
Mr. Ali Ghasemi, Air Pollution Control Officer with the Ventura County Air
Pollution Control District presented Councilmember David Pollock with a
certificate of recognition and congratulated Mayor Parvin on her new role.
Mayor Keith Mashburn of the City of Simi Valley presented honorary
resolutions recognizing Councilmember Pollock and Mayor Parvin for their
years of service.
Mayor Bob Engler and Councilmember Kevin McNamee of the City of
Thousand Oaks commended Mayor Parvin and Councilmember Pollock for
their many years of dedicated service and presented them with certificates
of recognition. Mayor Pro Tempore Ed Jones joined by Zoom to
congratulate Councilmember Pollock and Mayor Parvin and provided
comments on their years of service.
Dr. Julius Sokenu, President of Moorpark College, congratulated, thanked,
and presented gifts to Mayor Parvin and Councilmember Pollock for their
dedicated service and support.
Ute Van Dam, Board President; Scott Dettorre, Board Vice-President; and
Amy Adams, Board Member, on behalf of the Moorpark Unified School
District Board of Education, Dr. Kelli Hays, and Board Members Robert
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Perez and Nathan Sweet, commended Councilmember Pollock and Mayor
Parvin on their many years of service to the City of Moorpark.
Hugh Riley, Executive Director of the Ventura Council of Governments and
the High Street Arts Center's Moorpark Foundation of the Arts presented
Councilmember Pollock and Mayor Parvin with a "Friend of the Arts" award
and read a thank you letter.
Ted Bardacke, Chief Executive Officer of the Clean Power Alliance,
presented certificates of recognition to Mayor Parvin and Councilmember
Pollock and thanked them for their commitment and support of clean
energy.
Pat Abruzzese, President of the Moorpark Morning Rotary, recognized
Councilmember Pollock and Mayor Parvin for their many years of dedicated
service on the City Council and for their leadership, and presented a plaque
to Councilmember Pollock.
Scott Mosher, President of the Moorpark Rotary Club, Chief Executive
Officer of the Boys & Girls Club of Moorpark and Simi Valley, and the
Moorpark Education Foundation, presented Councilmember Pollock and
Mayor Parvin with certificates of recognition for their years of service on the
City Council and provided comments.
Paul Barron, American Legion Post 502 Commander; James Carpenter,
American Legion Post 502 Adjutant and Past Commander; and Rick
Lagowski, Post 502 Adjutant and Past Commander, commended
Councilmember Pollock and Mayor Parvin for their many years of dedicated
leadership, service, and contributions to the City of Moorpark. •
Debbie Lee, President of the Kiwanis Club of Moorpark, accompanied by
Kiwanis Club of Moorpark members: Stephanie Anderson, Troy Brown,
Bryan Lee, Bruce Rokos, Ken Simons, Kim Simons, Mark Van Dam, and
Ute Van Dam, presented Mayor Parvin and Councilmember Pollock with
Kiwanis Terrific Appreciation Awards.
Donna Borzone, Office Manager of the Moorpark Chamber of Commerce,
presented certificates of appreciation to Mayor Parvin and Councilmember
Pollock for their leadership, advocacy, and support of local businesses.
Mark Van Dam, former Moorpark Councilmember, described many of
Mayor Parvin and Councilmember Pollock's accomplishments over the past
years and presented them each with a poem.
Keith Millhouse, former Moorpark Councilmember, congratulated Mayor
Parvin and Councilmember Pollock for their many years of dedicated
service to Moorpark and Councilmember Pollock's time on the school
a board.
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Ken Simons, former Moorpark Councilmember, congratulated Mayor Parvin
and Councilmember Pollock for their many years of dedicated service to
Moorpark.
Planning Commissioner Chair Kipp Landis and Planning Commissioners
Leanne Alva, Chris Barrett, and Bruce Rokos, commended Mayor Parvin
and Councilmember Pollock for their many years of dedicated service to the
City of Moorpark and presented them with certificates of appreciation.
Ky Spangler, City Clerk, presented certificates of recognition from the cities
of Camarillo, Oxnard, Port Hueneme, San Buena Ventura, and Santa Paula,
and the Ventura County Animal Services Commission to Councilmember
Pollock and Mayor Parvin for their many years of dedicated service.
Harvey Plaks, Moorpark resident, commended Mayor Parvin and
Councilmember Pollock for the dedication and hard work. Mr. Plaks wished
good luck to Mayor Enegren.
City Manager Brown provided comments and congratulated Mayor Parvin
and Councilmember Pollock for the dedication and service to the City of
Moorpark and presented them both with plaques and gifts, including a
crystal gavel and a golden microphone on behalf of staff.
C. Comments from Councilmember David Pollock.
Councilmember Pollock made comments, thanked everyone, and
expressed appreciation for the opportunity to have served the City of
Moorpark 13 years on the Council.
D. Comments from Mayor Parvin.
Mayor Parvin made comments, thanked everyone, and expressed
appreciation for the opportunity to have served the City of Moorpark
20 years as a Planning Commissioner, Councilmember, and Mayor.
E. City Clerk Administers Oath of Office to District 1 Councilmember-elect
Renee Delgado, District 3 Councilmember-elect Tom Means, and Mayor-
elect Chris R. Enegren.
City Clerk Ky Spangler administered the oath of office to District 1
Councilmember-elect Renee Delgado.
City Clerk Ky Spangler administered the oath of office to District 3
Councilmember-elect Tom Means.
City Clerk Ky Spangler administered the oath of office to Mayor-elect
Chris R. Enegren.
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AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING, the Council recessed for a reception. The time was
8:25 p.m. The City Council meeting reconvened at 8:43 p.m. with Councilmembers
Castro, Delgado, Groff, Means, and Mayor Enegren present.
F. Comments from Newly Seated Councilmembers.
District 1 Councilmember-elect Delgado made comments, thanked her
neighbors in District 1 and all the volunteers and donors, and expressed
appreciation for the opportunity to serve the City of Moorpark as a
Councilmember.
District 3 Councilmember-elect Tom Means made comments, thanked the
voters, citizens, all the current and prior members of the of the Council, and
his family and friends. He expressed appreciation for the opportunity to
serve the City of Moorpark as a Councilmember and City staff.
G. Comments from Newly Seated Mayor.
Mayor-elect Enegren made comments, thanked all his supporters, his wife
and boys, staff, and Mayor Parvin. He expressed appreciation for the
opportunity to serve the City of Moorpark as Mayor. He welcomed the new
Councilmembers and the Council as a whole.
H. Nomination and Selection of Mayor Pro Tempore.
MOTION: Councilmember Castro moved and Mayor Enegren seconded the motion to
nominate Councilmember Groff to serve as Mayor Pro Tempore. The motion carried by
unanimous voice vote.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT:
None.
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS, FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS, AND REPORTS ON
MEETINGS/CONFERENCES ATTENDED BY COUNCILMEMBERS AND
MAYOR:
Councilmember Groff reported on November 30 he attended the Ventura County
Taxpayers Association's (VCTA) State of the County presentation and Moorpark
was greatly represented. They talked about how Moorpark is the third safest City
in the County and there was an interview with Dr. Kelli Hays about Moorpark High
School programs.
Councilmember Groff reported on December 1 he attended a retirement party for
outgoing Simi Valley Mayor Keith Mashburn.
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Councilmember Groff reported on December 3 he attended the Holiday on High
Street event and thanked the City of Moorpark, Sheriff's Department, the sponsors,
and all the supporters of the event for their participation.
Councilmember Castro commented on the Holiday on High Street event, on the
community's support, and thanked all who made it possible.
Mayor Enegren announced he attended the Holiday on High Street event,
commented on the family community event, and thanked all who began and
supported the event.
Mayor Enegren announced registration is now open for winter recreation classes.
A variety of classes are available including art, dance, tennis, pickleball, golf,
music, sports, science and more. For details visit www.moorparkca.gov/recreation.
Mayor Enegren announced Santa is coming to Moorpark. Buy your tickets now
for "Breakfast with Santa" on December 10 & 11 where families will enjoy a
pancake breakfast, visit with Santa & take pictures, and children will even receive
a gift from Santa Claus. Registration closes on December 8; tickets and details at
www.moorparkca.gov/santa.
Mayor Enegren announced the Moorpark community suggested names for the
new inclusive playground that will be coming to Tierra Rejada Park next year. Now
you can help choose the playground's name from the finalists selected by the
Parks and Recreation Commission. Will the name of the Inclusive Playground be
Apricot Acres, Enchanted Playground, or Whimsical Woods? Vote for your favorite
name online at www.moorparkca.gov/playground4all.
Mayor Enegren announced the Ventura County Wildfire Collaborative, made up of
a group of wildfire prevention specialists including Ventura County Fire, Ventura
County Resource Conservation District, and fire safe councils. The Ventura
Regional Fire Safe Council is co-hosting the first Town Hall, which is part of a
series extending through 2023, in cities throughout the county. These Town Halls
are intended to inform the general public about wildfire safety risks, prevention and
fuel reduction projects and available resources and information to be more
prepared for and adapted to living with wildfire. A wildfire safety fair with different
community-based organizations and/or vendors will be present before the Town
Hall. This event will be hosted at the Simi Valley Public Library on December 15,
beginning at 5:30 p.m.
9. PRESENTATION/ACTION/DISCUSSION:
None.
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10. CONSENT CALENDAR: (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
MOTION: Mayor Enegren moved, and Councilmember Groff seconded a motion to
approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Items 10.B., 10.C., and 10.E. which
were pulled for individual consideration. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
A. Consider Warrant Register for Fiscal Year 2022/23 — December 7, 2022.
Staff Recommendation: Approve the warrant register.
D. Consider Amendment to Agreement with LPA, Inc. for Architectural Design
Services for the New City Library. Staff Recommendation: Approve
Amendment No. 1 to Agreement with LPA, Inc. for additional Architectural
Design Services for the New Moorpark City Library, and authorize the City
Manager to execute the Amendment, subject to final language approval of
the City Manager.
The following items were pulled for individual consideration:
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, Councilmember Delgado and Councilmember Means
announced their recusal from participation in Consent Calendar Items 10.B. and 10.C.
because they were not Councilmembers at those meetings, although they have reviewed
the minutes and do not take any exceptions to them but will abstain from voting.
B. Consider Minutes of City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting of
November 16, 2022. Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes.
C. Consider Minutes of City Council Special Meeting of November 30, 2022.
Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes.
MOTION: Mayor Enegren moved, and Councilmember Groff seconded a motion to
approve the minutes of City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting of November 16,
2022, and the City Council Special Meeting of November 30, 2022. The motion carried
by roll call vote 3-0, Councilmembers Delgado and Means abstaining.
The following item was pulled for individual consideration:
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, Councilmember Groff announced he would recuse
himself from participation in Consent Calendar Item 10.E. because this item involves
property within 500 feet of property that he owns on High Street. The time was 9:04 p.m.
E. Consider a Professional Services Agreement with Jensen Design & Survey,
Inc. for Professional Engineering Design Services for the High Street
Improvement Project (CIP No. C0009). Staff Recommendation: 1) Consider
and approve a Professional Services Agreement for Professional
Engineering Design Services for the High Street Improvement Project
(C0009) to Jensen Design & Surveying, Inc. for an amount of $67,900.00,
plus a 10-percent contingency in the amount of $6,790.00, for a total not-
to-exceed amount of $74,690.00; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to
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execute the Agreement, subject to final language approval of the City
Manager.
MOTION: Mayor Enegren moved, and Councilmember Castro seconded a motion to
approve a Professional Services Agreement for Professional Engineering Design
Services for the High Street Improvement Project (C0009) to Jensen Design & Surveying,
Inc. for an amount of $67,900.00, plus a 10-percent contingency in the amount of
$6,790.00, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $74,690.00; and 2) Authorize the City
Manager to execute the Agreement, subject to final language approval of the City
Manager. The motion carried by roll call vote 4-0, Councilmember Groff abstaining.
11 . ORDINANCES:
None.
12. CLOSED SESSION:
None.
13. ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION: Mayor Enegren moved and Councilmember Groff seconded a motion to
adjourn. The motion carried unanimous voice vote. The time was 9:05 p.m.
Chris R. Enegren, Mayor
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