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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2022 1221 CC SA REG MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK Moorpark, California December 21, 2022 A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark and the Successor Agency was held on Wednesday, December 21, 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 Enegren called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Captain Victor Fazio, Ventura County Sheriff's Office, led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Castro, Delgado, Groff, Means, and Mayor Enegren. Staff Present: Troy Brown, City Manager; Kevin Ennis, City Attorney (via Zoom); 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; 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. Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 2 December 21, 2022 7. ANNOUNCEMENTS, FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS, AND REPORTS ON MEETINGS/CONFERENCES ATTENDED BY COUNCILMEMBERS AND MAYOR: Councilmember Groff reported on December 9 he attended the State of the College breakfast and received and update on the College's accomplishments. Councilmember Groff reported on December 10 he attended the Breakfast with Santa and helped serve food at the Arroyo Vista Recreation Center. Councilmember Groff reported on December 14 he and Mayor Enegren attended a briefing on the thoughts and concepts for the Moorpark College Amphitheater. Councilmembers Means reported on December 13 he attended the Thousand Oaks State of City address. Mayor Enegren reported on December 9 he attended the State of the College breakfast with Councilmembers Groff and Delgado. Mayor Enegren reported on December 13 he attended the Board of Supervisors meeting and said farewell to Supervisors Linda Parks and Bob Huber. Mayor Enegren reported on December 14 he attended the Moorpark College Amphitheater project meeting with Councilmember Groff. Mayor Enegren reported on December 15 he attended the Moorpark Chamber of Commerce networking mixer at Oakmont of Moorpark. Mayor Enegren reported on December 16 he attended the Moorpark Chamber of Commerce networking breakfast. Mayor Enegren reported on December 16 he attended the City's annual holiday staff luncheon. Mayor Enegren reported on December 18 he attended the Menorah lighting put on by the Chabad of Moorpark. 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 the Moorpark Certified Farmers' Market is open every Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 450 High Street. You can find organic produce, taste unique foods, and discover handmade arts and crafts. Go to www.enrichedfarms.com for more information. Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 3 December 21, 2022 Mayor Enegren announced the Draft 2050 General Plan and Draft Environmental Impact Report will be published online on December 22 for public review at www.moorparkgeneralplan.com and represents three years of community outreach and input by the public, the General Plan Advisory Committee, Planning Commission, and City Council. The community is encouraged to review the document and submit any questions or comments directly online. The Draft EIR will be available for a 45-day public review period through Monday, February 6 at 4:00 p.m. A series of meetings will be announced in January and a community workshop will be held on February 16, where the project team will provide an overview of the General Plan and will be available to answer questions and accept public comments. As with all efforts associated with this project, community input is critically important. Staff appreciates your engagement and review. Mayor Enegren made the following announcement on behalf of the Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC) regarding the release on December 2 of its draft Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP), a long-range planning document addressing the future of transportation in Ventura County for the next 20-30 years which incorporates socioeconomic data, community priorities, and local transportation solutions while also placing a special emphasis on inclusion of disadvantaged and underserved communities to create a more equitable transportation future for all. The CTP is available on the VCTC website at goventura.org/ctp and feedback on the draft is requested by the submittal deadline of January 10, 2023. VCTC would also like to announce some initial results of the Youth Ride Free Program that launched earlier this year. In October (the second month of the program) there were 83,000 youth rides on Ventura County buses accounting for 23% of total transit ridership. The College Ride and Youth Ride Free programs combined accounted for 32% of all transit ridership in October. More information about both programs can be found at goventura.orq/vctc- transit/free-fare-programs. VCTC looks forward to hearing public comments on the draft CTP. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None. 9. PRESENTATION/ACTION/DISCUSSION: A. Consider Presentations from Applicants for Arts Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission, and Planning Commission. Staff Recommendation: Hear presentations from applicants and appoint five (5) Commissioners each, to serve on the Arts Commission, Parks & Recreation Commission, and Planning Commission for a two-year term expiring December 31 , 2024. Ms. Spangler gave staff report. A correction to the staff report was noted in a Supplemental Report, that Arts Commission applicant Charles Blaugrund was unable to attend. Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 4 December 21, 2022 The Council heard presentations from Arts Commission applicants in the following order: Rose Hoberg Carol Roullard Brandon Elliott Kim Simons Tania De Haz In response to an inquiry on whether Mr. Blaugrund could be invited to present at a future meeting, Mr. Brown stated the Council has the discretion to suspend the Council Policies with a statement regarding why and a motion to set aside the Policy. MOTION: Mayor Enegren moved, and Councilmember Means seconded a motion to suspend the Council Policies Rules of Procedure to facilitate an additional applicant presentation at the next available opportunity, appoint three commissioners and return to a future meeting to select two additional commissioners. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. There were no additional public speakers. Mayor Enegren solicited suggested nominees from Councilmembers for three members of the Arts Commission from the five applicant presenters. Brandon Elliott, Tania De Haz, and Kim Simons were nominated. MOTION: Mayor Enegren nominated, and Councilmember Groff seconded the nomination of Tania De Haz to serve as an Arts Commissioner for a two-year term expiring in December 2024. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. MOTION: Mayor Enegren nominated, and Councilmember Groff seconded the nomination of Brandon Elliott to serve as an Arts Commissioner for a two-year term expiring in December 2024. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. MOTION: Mayor Enegren nominated, and Councilmember Delgado seconded the nomination of Kim Simons to serve as an Arts Commissioner for a two-year term expiring in December 2024. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. The Council heard presentations from Parks and Recreation Commission applicants in the following order: Mike Winters Steve Lousen Jason Flame Steven Morgan George Estrella There were no additional public speakers. Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 5 December 21 , 2022 Having five applicants for the five Commission positions, Mayor Enegren proceeded with the nominations. MOTION: Mayor Enegren nominated, and Councilmember Means seconded the nomination of George Estrella to serve as Parks and Recreation Commissioner for a two-year term expiring in December 2024. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. MOTION: Mayor Enegren nominated, and Councilmember Groff seconded the nomination of Jason Flame to serve as Parks and Recreation Commissioner for a two-year term expiring in December 2024. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. MOTION: Mayor Enegren nominated, and Councilmember Delgado seconded the nomination of Steve Lousen to serve as Parks and Recreation Commissioner for a two-year term expiring in December 2024. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. MOTION: Mayor Enegren nominated, and Councilmember Delgado seconded the nomination of Steve Morgan to serve as Parks and Recreation Commissioner for a two-year term expiring in December 2024. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. MOTION: Mayor Enegren nominated, and Councilmember Castro seconded the nomination of Mike Winters to serve as Parks and Recreation Commissioner for a two-year term expiring in December 2024. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. The Council heard presentations from Planning Commission applicants in the following order: Leanne Alva Bruce Rokos Kipp Landis Dylan Gunning Mark Di Cecco Chris Barrett Jeff Brodsly There were no additional public speakers. Prior to solicitation of nominations by the Mayor, Mr. Ennis provided guidance on potential Councilmember recusals which may be required dependent upon the nominees put forth, and recommended Councilmembers recuse themselves from voting on nominees with whom a member has a conflict of interest. Councilmember Means announced he would recuse from voting on appointment of Mr. Brodsly if nominated; and Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 6 December 21, 2022 Councilmember Groff announced he would recuse from voting on appointment of Mr. Barrett, if nominated. Mayor Enegren solicited suggested nominees from Councilmembers for members of the Planning Commission. Councilmember Groff suggested applicants Landis and Di Cecco; Councilmember Castro suggested applicants Landis and Di Cecco; Councilmember Delgado suggested applicants Barrett, Brodsly, Rokos, and Alva. MOTION: Mayor Enegren nominated, and Councilmember Delgado seconded the nomination of Leanne Alva to serve as Planning Commissioner for a two-year term expiring in December 2024. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. MOTION: Mayor Enegren nominated, and Councilmember Groff seconded the nomination of Kipp Landis to serve as Planning Commissioner for a two-year term expiring in December 2024. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. MOTION: Mayor Enegren nominated, and Councilmember Castro seconded the nomination of Mark Di Cecco to serve as Planning Commissioner for a two-year term expiring in December 2024. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. AT THIS POINT in the meeting, Councilmember Groff announced his recusal on the vote to appoint applicant Barrett to the Planning Commission and left the dais. The time was 7:32 p.m. MOTION: Mayor Enegren nominated, and Councilmember Delgado seconded the nomination of Chris Barrett to serve as Planning Commissioner for a two-year term expiring in December 2024. The motion carried by roll call vote of 4-0 with Councilmember Groff recused. AT THIS POINT in the meeting, Councilmember Groff returned to the dais, and Councilmember Mean announced his recusal on the vote to appoint applicant Brodsly to the Planning Commission and left the dais. The time was 7:34 p.m. MOTION: Mayor Enegren nominated, and Councilmember Groff seconded the nomination of Jeff Brodsly to serve as Planning Commissioner for a two-year term expiring in December 2024. The motion carried by roll call vote of 4-0 with Councilmember Means recused. Councilmember Means returned to the dais. The time was 7:35 p.m. B. Consider City Council Standing Committees, Ad Hoc Committee Appointments and Other Assignments. Staff Recommendation: Determine City Council Standing Committee, Ad Hoc Committee appointments, and Other Assignments. Ms. Spangler gave the staff report. There were no speakers. Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 7 December 21, 2022 A discussion followed among the Councilmembers and staff regarding changes and additions to the Standing Committee and Ad Hoc Committee appointments and Other Agency Assignments that included the following: STANDING COMMITTEES Administration, Finance and Public Safety Committee (AFPS) Per City Council Policy, Mayor Enegren and Mayor Pro Tern Groff will serve on the AFPS Committee with Immediate Past Mayor Pro Tern Castro to serve as Alternate. Community and Economic Development Committee (CEDC) Members: Councilmembers Groff and Means Alternate: Councilmember Delgado Item H., Homeless Issues Related to New Housing Element was eliminated. MOTION: Mayor Enegren moved, and Councilmember Delgado seconded a motion to appoint Councilmembers Groff and Means as Members and Councilmember Delgado as Alternate to the Community and Economic Development Committee. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. Transportation and Public Works Committee 4 Members: Councilmember Castro and Mayor Enegren Alternate: Councilmember Groff MOTION: Mayor Enegren moved, and Councilmember Groff seconded a motion to appoint Councilmember Castro and Mayor Enegren as Members and Councilmember Groff as Alternate to the Transportation and Public Works Committee. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. AD HOC COMMITTEE Area Housing Authority of County of Ventura and Many Mansions for Scattered Site Housing Project Members: Councilmember Castro and Mayor Enegren Alternate: Community Development Department Staff MOTION: Mayor Enegren moved, and Councilmember Groff seconded a motion to appoint Councilmember Castro and Mayor Enegren as Members and Community Development Department Staff as Alternate to the Area Housing Authority of County of Ventura and Many Mansions for Scattered Site Housing Project ad hoc committee. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 8 December 21, 2022 OTHER AGENCY ASSIGNMENTS California Joint Powers Insurance Authority AT THIS POINT in the meeting, Councilmembers Groff and Means recused themselves and left the dais. The time was 7:55 p.m. Members: Councilmember Groff Alternate: Councilmember Means MOTION: Mayor Enegren moved, and Councilmember Delgado seconded a motion to appoint Councilmember Groff as Member and Councilmember Means as Alternate to the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority. The motion carried by roll call vote 3-0, Councilmembers Groff and Means recused. Councilmembers Groff and Means returned to the dais. The time was 7:56 p.m. Calleguas Municipal Water District Drought Task Force Member: Councilmember Means Alternate: Staff (Assistant City Manager & Parks and Recreation Director) MOTION: Mayor Enegren moved, and Councilmember Groff seconded a motion to appoint Councilmember Means as Member and Staff as Alternate Members to the Calleguas Municipal Water District Drought Task Force. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. Clean Power Alliance Member: Councilmember Delgado MOTION: Mayor Enegren moved, and Councilmember Castro seconded a motion to appoint Councilmember Delgado as Member to the Clean Power Alliance. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. CONSENSUS: It was the unanimous consensus of the City Council to defer the appointment of the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy Advisory Committee (SMMCAC) until Item 9.C. on the Agenda. Southern California Association of Governments—General Assembly Delegate Member: Councilmember Groff Alternate: Mayor Enegren Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 9 December 21, 2022 MOTION: Mayor Enegren moved, and Councilmember Delgado seconded a motion to appoint Councilmember Groff as Member and Mayor Enegren as the Alternate as the Southern California Association of Governments — General Assembly Delegate. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. Ventura County Animal Services Commission AT THIS POINT in the meeting, Councilmember Delgado recused herself and left the dais. The time was 8:00 p.m. Member: Councilmember Delgado MOTION: Mayor Enegren moved, and Councilmember Means seconded a motion to appoint Councilmember Delgado to the Ventura County Animal Services Commission. The motion carried by roll call vote 4-0, Councilmember Delgado recused. Councilmember Delgado returned to the dais. The time was 8:01 p.m. Ventura County Council of Governments Member: Mayor Enegren MOTION: Mayor Enegren moved, and Councilmember Groff seconded a motion to appoint Mayor Enegren to the Ventura County Council of Governments. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. Ventura County Transportation Commission AT THIS POINT in the meeting, Mayor Enegren recused himself and left the dais. The time was 8:02 p.m. Member: Mayor Enegren MOTION: Councilmember Groff moved, and Councilmember Means seconded a motion to appoint Mayor Enegren to the Ventura County Transportation Commission. The motion carried by roll call vote 4-0, Mayor Enegren recused. Mayor Enegren returned to the dais. The time was 8:03 p.m. C. Consider Presentations from Applicants for Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy Advisory Committee and Appointment of a Representative to Serve a Two-Year Term. Staff Recommendation: Hear presentations from applicants and consider appointment of a representative to the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy Advisory Committee for a two-year term. Ms. Spangler gave the staff report. Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 10 December 21, 2022 The Council heard presentations from Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy Advisory Committee applicants in the following order: Bruce Thomas David Ross There were no speakers. MOTION: Mayor Enegren moved to nominate, and Councilmember Groff seconded the nomination to appoint David Ross to serve on the Santa Monica Mountains Conversancy Advisory Committee for a two-year term. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. 10. CONSENT CALENDAR: (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) MOTION: Councilmember Groff moved, and Councilmember Delgado 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 - December 21, 2022. Staff Recommendation: Approve the warrant register. B. Consider Dates for Regularly Scheduled City Council Meetings for Calendar Year 2023, Annual Budget Workshop Special Meeting, Annual City Commissions and Boards Joint Special Meetings; and Standing Committee Meeting Schedule for Calendar Year 2023. Staff Recommendation: 1) Adopt the 2023 Regular City Council meeting date calendar; and 2) Set the 2023 Budget Workshop Special Meeting date; and 3) Set the 2023 Joint City Council meetings with the Arts, Parks and Recreation, and Planning Commissions and the Library Board; and 4) Adopt the 2023 Standing Committee meeting schedule. C. Consider Approval of Fiscal Year 2021/22 Closing Interfund Transfer Adjustment for the Gas Tax Fund and Receive Report of Required Operating Transfers. Staff Recommendation: Approve the transfer of an additional $13,217.14 from the Gas Tax Fund to the Lighting and Landscape Districts Funds in connection with finalization of FY 2021/22 financial results; and receive and file the report on required and final operational subsidies for the remainder of affected City funds. D. Consider Reclassification of Finance Department Program Manager Position to Senior Management Analyst or Management Analyst. Staff Recommendation: Approve reclassification of the current Finance Department Program Manager position to a Senior Management Analyst or Management Analyst position. E. Consider Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year 2022/23 Budget to Fund the City's Contribution of $9,000 to the Ventura County Farmworker Housing Study. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2022-4149, amending the Fiscal Year 2022/23 Budget by allocating $9,000 from the City Housing Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 11 December 21, 2022 Fund (2121) for the Ventura County Farmworker Housing Study. (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) F. Consider Resolution Granting an Easement to Southern California Edison on City-owned property described in Recorded Document No. 96-0088341, and Making a Determination of Exemption Under CEQA in Connection Therewith. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2022-4150, approving the Grant of Easement to Southern California Edison for the construction, use, operation, and maintenance of an electrical supply and communications systems within the City-owned property described in Recorded Document No. 96-0088341, and making a determination of exemption under CEQA in connection therewith. (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) G. Consider Agreement with M6 Consulting, Inc. for Construction Management Services for Tenant Improvements at 323 Science Drive. Staff Recommendation: Approve agreement with m6 Consulting, Inc., for construction management services for the City Hall Tenant Improvement project in the amount of $216,455; authorize the City Manager to approve an additional 10% contingency; and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement subject to final language approval of the City Manager. H. Consider Authorizing Recordation of the Notice of Completion for Arroyo Vista Recreation Center (AVRC) Gas Line and Heating, Ventilation and Cooling (HVAC) Replacement Project and Release of Bonds in Accordance with the Contract. Staff Recommendation: 1) Authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion; and 2) Authorize release of the Performance Bond and Payment Bond (Number 4451149) as outlined in the agenda report. Consider Resolution Ratifying a Clerical Correction to City Council Resolution No. 2022-4148 Certifying the Results of the General Municipal Election Held on November 8, 2022. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2022-4151 ratifying a clerical correction to City Council Resolution No. 2022-4148. (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) J. Consider Rejection of Claim from Crystal Swanson (as Guardian Ad Litem). Staff Recommendation: Reject the claim and direct staff to send a standard 0 rejection letter to the claimant. 11. ORDINANCES: None. 12. CLOSED SESSION: None. Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 12 December 21, 2022 13. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION: Mayor Enegren moved and Councilmember Means seconded a motion to adjourn. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. The time was 8:15 p.m. ,. ,--7 -fr, 'I; ."ii"A&-7----_ _ ATTEST: Chris R. Enegre f ayor P��a.c G'�C� Ky Spa r, ity&-rk 4ia_ '1 q