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SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK
Moorpark, California January 18, 2023
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark and the Successor
Agency was held on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, 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 6:34 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Councilmember Means 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; 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, Deputy Community
Development Director; Chris Thompson, Senior Information
Systems Administrator; John Bandek, Management Analyst;
Stephanie Anderson, Recreation Services Manager;
Michelle Woomer, Interim Management Analyst; Captain
Darin Hendren, Ventura County Sheriffs Office; and Blanca
Garza, Deputy 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 Groff reported on January 5 he attended the promotion gathering
for the City's outgoing Chief of Police Victor Fazio.
Councilmember Groff reported on January 10 he attended the Moorpark
Chamber of Commerce mixer in their newly renovated Chamber of Commerce
office.
Councilmember Means reported on January 5 he attended the retirement event
for outgoing Chief of Police and new Assistant Sheriff Victor Fazio.
Councilmember Delgado reported on January 5 she attended the promotion
gathering for the City's outgoing Chief of Police Victor Fazio.
Councilmember Delgado reported on January 10 she attended the grand
reopening of the Moorpark Chamber of Commerce.
Councilmember Castro announced on January 14 he was invited to attend a tour
of the Ronald McDonald Foundation Room at the Ventura County Medical
Center. It has been designed to serve children being treated in the pediatric
ward.
Mayor Enegren reported on January 6 he attended a City Selection Committee
where they selected various Commissioners for County Boards.
Mayor Enegren reported on January 6 he attended a Ventura County
Transportation Commission (VCTC) meeting where they adopted a Legislative
Advocacy Policy.
Mayor Enegren reported on January 10 he attended a Chamber of Commerce
mixer at Oakmont of Moorpark.
Mayor Enegren reported on January 12 he attended a Ventura Council of
Governments (VCOG) meeting.
Mayor Enegren reported on January 18 he attended a Chamber of Commerce
Government Relations meeting.
Mayor Enegren announced City staff would like to remind residents that the Draft
2050 General Plan and Environmental Impact Report are available for public
review. Please visit moorparkgeneralplan.com to provide your comments and for
information regarding upcoming meetings and events.
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8. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None.
9. PRESENTATION/ACTION/DISCUSSION:
A. Consider Presentation from Applicant for Arts Commission and Appoint
Two Commissioners to Serve on the Arts Commission for a Two-Year
Term Expiring December 31, 2024. Staff Recommendation: Hear
presentation from applicant Charles Blaugrund and thereafter appoint two
(2) Commissioners to serve on the Arts Commission for a two-year term
expiring December 31, 2024.
Ms. Garza gave the staff report.
Arts Commission applicant Charles Blaugrund was not present to make
his presentation.
There were no additional public speakers.
MOTION: Mayor Enegren moved to nominate, and Councilmember Groff seconded the
nomination to appoint Carol Roullard to serve on the Arts Commission for a two-year
term. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
MOTION: Mayor Enegren moved to nominate, and Councilmember Delgado seconded
the nomination to appoint Rose Hoberg to serve on the Arts Commission for a two-year
term. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
B. Consider Presentation on the 2050 General Plan Land Use and Housing
Elements. Staff Recommendation: Receive presentation and provide
confirmation that Draft Land Use and Housing Elements address the
community's future needs.
Mr. Spondello gave the staff report including an oral report on
segmentation of City Council discussions regarding proposed land use
designation changes that are reasonably foreseeable to materially affect
their property interests or properties within 1 ,000 feet of their property
interests pursuant to Fair Political Practices Commission rules with
respect to recusal of members.
There were no speakers. It was noted that a Supplement Report with a
public comment was circulated.
Questions and discussion among the City Council and staff followed
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focused on: 1) how many people participated in the development of the
General Plan Update, it was noted over 100 people participated in the
Land Use workshop and additional participation data will be provided at a
future meeting; 2) various designations of industrial and industrial flex for
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emergent businesses as well as designation examples, which will be
further defined in the Zoning Code; 3) there were no comments, questions
nor discussions with regard to Recusal Statements A, B, and C;
4) potential impacts to employment or sales tax revenue associated with
conversion from an industrial to an industrial flex designation; 5) location
of agricultural zoned properties proposed for consolidation; 6) increase of
amount of units per acre confirmation; 7) outreach conducted regarding
mixed use developments; 8) request for update on additional demands for
services such as police, fire, library and public works, and streets and
infrastructure noting these topics will be fully detailed in the environmental
impact report and will be highlighted in future presentations; 9) inquiry
regarding Accessory Dwelling Units and confirmation of utilization across
the City with the majority being in the Downtown area; 10) striking the
balance between the vision for the community and its desired land use
designations respecting rural heritage against the State requirements
included in the Housing Element; and 11) future developments and
density increases.
MOTION: Mayor Enegren moved and Councilmember Delgado seconded a
motion to receive presentation and provide confirmation that Draft Land Use and
Housing Elements address the community's future needs. The motion carried by
unanimous voice vote.
C. Consider Report on Pickleball and Provide Direction to Staff Regarding
Additional Pickleball Courts and a Reduction in Hours for Pickleball at
Neighborhood Parks. Staff Recommendation: 1) Provide direction to staff
regarding temporary pickleball courts at the locations outlined in the staff
report; and 2) Defer a decision on permanent pickleball courts until the
Special City Council meeting in March 2023, regarding the City Council's
Goals and Objectives for the FY 2023/24 and FY 2024/25 planning cycle;
and 3) Provide direction to staff regarding reduced hours for pickleball at
neighborhood parks.
Mr. Laurentowski gave the staff report.
Questions and discussion among the City Council and staff focused on:
1) noise abating materials considered to date; 2) noise readings; and
3) striping of courts.
Todd Howard, Volunteer USA Pickleball Ambassador, spoke in support to
build and expand courts within Moorpark and especially at Arroyo Vista
park.
Kazzy Nichida, Active Adult Center Volunteer, spoke in support and on
behalf of the Moorpark seniors who play weekly on Tuesdays from 8:00
a.m. to 10:00 a.m. for the past fifteen months noting the sport has been
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increasing in popularity and courts have become overcrowded by both
seniors and younger aged players.
Susanne Cullen, Moorpark resident, provided comments in support for
temporary pickleball courts but would like to see something permanent.
She expressed she is not a fan of the netting that has been put up at
Tierra Rejada as the material makes it too hot.
Mike Dubreuil, Moorpark resident, spoke in support of the temporary
pickleball courts at Arroyo Vista park, opining the hours should remain the
same as other sports including men's softball, basketball and tennis which
conclude at 10:00 p.m. If sound later becomes a serious issue, then
additional time restrictions could be considered, inquired about pickleball
noise complaints received, and expressed a preference for court striping
colors.
Brian Messner, Moorpark resident, provided comments in support and
expressed concerns about the missed opportunity to develop a pickleball
complex with tournament possibilities that would provide revenue sources
for the City. He commented on a complex in Riverside and noted the
City's nets are in disrepair and require replacement.
Questions and discussion continued among the City Council and staff
focused on: 1) noise and noise complaints/concerns, 2) restriping of the
pickleball line colors and consequences to be discussed with Moorpark
High School; 3) temporary vs. permanent direction and expected time
frames; 4) keeping restrictions consistent as with other sports and
avoiding over restricting; 5) developer park fund contributions, revenue;
and future park developments; 6) further considerations at the Goals and
Objectives meeting to prioritize pickleball, as well as inclusive
playgrounds, as a Capital Improvement Project; 7) reports that local
Homeowner Associations have restriped their courts to include pickleball
lines; 8) consideration of Parks Master Plan results once developed;
9) expenditure and maintenance costs of courts/equipment as well as
cyclical and product availability considerations; and 10) Council's desire to
not overregulate nor restrict.
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the City Council for staff to 1) move
forward with temporary pickleball courts at the location outlined in the staff report
Option E, to temporarily restripe the Arroyo Vista Community Park Tennis Courts
after discussing striping colors with Moorpark High School; 2) defer a decision on
permanent pickleball courts until consideration at the Special City Council
meeting of March 2023, regarding the City Council's Goals and Objectives for the
Fiscal Year 2023/24 and Fiscal Year 2024/25 planning cycle for Capital
• Improvement Projects; and 3) to not limit the hours at any parks at this time and
return with an annual report or sooner.
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D. Consider Presentation by RideCo. Inc. - Moorpark City Transit (MCT) On
Demand Quarterly Business Review. Staff Recommendation: Receive
presentation.
Mr. Kim introduced Ms. Woomer who provided an introduction and
introduced the presenters from RideCo., Inc., Ryker Shakibai, Senior
Project Manager, and Will Proctor, Deputy Project Manager, who provided
a PowerPoint presentation of the Moorpark City Transit On Demand
Quarterly Business Review covering April 2022 through December 2022;
and a summary of the nature, scope, performance and the future of the
program.
Questions and discussion among the City Council and staff focused on:
1) rider data analyzation; 2) sustainability of the overall service; 3) unique
user ridership; 4) expansion of the service hours; 5) meeting customer
transportation needs and expand service to help drive up the local
economy within our Moorpark community; and 6) the considerations to
add additional vehicles and meet increase of demands.
There were no speakers.
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the City Council to receive the
presentation.
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 — January 18, 2023.
Staff Recommendation: Approve the warrant register.
B. Consider Minutes of City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting of
December 7, 2022. Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes
C. Consider Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and Other
Audit Reports for Fiscal Year Ended (FYE) June 30, 2022. Staff
Recommendation: Accept and file the Annual Comprehensive Financial
Report (ACFR) and additional auditor reports for fiscal year ending June
30, 2022.
D. Consider and Accept the Development Impact Fee Report (AB1600
Report) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021/22. Staff Recommendation: Accept and
file the Development Impact Fee Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2021/22.
E. Consider Recreation Programs Cost Recovery Summary for Fiscal Year
(FY) 2021/22. Staff Recommendation: Receive and file report.
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F. Consider Acceptance of Landscape Maintenance Improvements in
Landscape Maintenance District AD 01-02 and Assignment of Road
Easement and Maintenance Access Agreement and Making a
Determination of Exemption Under CEQA in Connection Therewith. Staff
Recommendation: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 2023-4154, accepting
landscape improvements in Tract 5463 into Assessment District AD 01-02
and authorizing City to assume maintenance responsibilities effective
February 1, 2023; and 2) Determine that approval of the Assignment of
Road Easement and Maintenance Access Agreement is exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act; and 3) Approve Assignment of
Easement and Maintenance Access Agreement, and authorize the City
Manager to sign the Agreement, subject to final language approval of the
City Manager; and 4) Authorize the City Clerk to record the document.
(ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
G. Consider Resolutions to Initiate Proceedings Related to the Citywide
Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Assessment Districts and the Parks
and Recreation Maintenance Improvement District for Fiscal Year
2022/23. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution Nos. 2023-4155 and
2023-4156. (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
11. ORDINANCES:
A. Consider Ordinance No. 510 Approving Zone Change No. 2016-02 and
Development Agreement No. 2016-02, on the Application of James and
Makenzie Rasmussen on behalf of Moorpark Property 67, LLC. Staff
Recommendation: Waive full reading, declare Ordinance No. 510 read for
the second time, and adopted as read. (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
Mr. Ennis read the title of Ordinance No. 510.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 2016-
02 AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 2016-02,
ON THE APPLICATION OF JAMES AND MAKENZIE
RASMUSSEN ON BEHALF OF MOORPARK
PROPERTY 67, LLC.
There were no speakers.
MOTION: Mayor Enegren moved and Councilmember Groff seconded a motion to
waive full reading, declare Ordinance No. 510 read for the second time, and adopted as
read. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
12. CLOSED SESSION:
None.
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13. ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION: Mayor Enegren moved and Councilmember Means seconded a motion to
adjourn. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. The time was 9:45 p.m.
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