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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2023 0405 CC SA REG MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK Moorpark, California April 5, 2023 A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark and the Successor Agency was held on Wednesday, April 5, 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 6:32 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Assistant City Manager PJ Gagajena 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; PJ Gagajena, Assistant City Manager; Brian Chong, Assistant to the City Manager; Yolanda Cunning, Administrative Services Director; Jeremy Laurentowski, Parks and Recreation Director; Carlene Saxton, Community Development Director; Doug Spondello, Deputy Community Development Director; Michelle Woomer, Management Analyst; John Bandek, Management Analyst; Andres Pena, Information Systems Technician II; Captain Darin Hendren, 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: CONSENSUS: It was the consensus to pull Item 10.B. from the Consent Calendar for individual consideration upon the request of Mayor Enegren. Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 2 April 5, 2023 7. ANNOUNCEMENTS, FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS, AND REPORTS ON MEETINGS/CONFERENCES ATTENDED BY COUNCILMEMBERS AND MAYOR: Councilmember Groff reported on March 8 he attended Sheriff Fryhoff's 2023 Briefing Breakfast hosted by the Ventura County Sheriff's Foundation. Councilmember Groff reported on March 23 he attended Supervisor Janice Parvin's town hall meeting held in Simi Valley. Councilmember Groff reported on April 4 he attended the Moorpark Chamber of Commerce mixer. Councilmember Castro reported on April 5 he participated in a tour, coordinated by the Ventura County Sheriff's Office of the Health and Programming Unit, at the Todd Road Jail noting it provides a reminder of the comorbidities of mental health and substance abuse. Councilmember Delgado reported on March 15 she attended the Ventura County Sheriffs' Association's monthly meeting. Councilmember Delgado reported on March 17 she attended the Moorpark Chamber of Commerce networking breakfast. Councilmember Delgado reported on March 27 she participated in a tour of the Ventura County Animal Services facility in Camarillo. Mayor Enegren reported on March 9 he attended the Ventura Council of Governments (VCOG) meeting where a presentation was received from the Ventura County Air Pollution District. He recommended their website, vcapcd.org, as an interesting resource for air quality information. Mayor Enegren reported on March 17 he attended the Moorpark Chamber of Commerce networking breakfast. Mayor Enegren reported on April 4 he attended the Moorpark Chamber of Commerce mixer at Tierra Rejada Golf Club. Mayor Enegren reported on April 5 he attended the Moorpark Chamber of Commerce Government Relations Committee meeting. Mayor Enegren announced Moorpark's 2023 State of the City event is scheduled for Thursday, April 20, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the High Street Arts Center. This year's theme is 'Moving Forward,' and attendees will have the opportunity to hear from City executives about the current state of the City, recent achievements, and plans for the community. The event is free to attend. Please visit discovermoorpark.com/soc to register and learn more. Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 3 April 5, 2023 Mayor Enegren announced the City's annual "Easter Egg Hunt" will take place on Saturday, April 8 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Arroyo Vista Community Park and will include egg hunts, attractions, carnival games, and more. Wristbands are on sale at the Arroyo Vista Recreation Center. Event information is available at moorparkca.gov/egghunt . Mayor Enegren announced the Moorpark Earth Festival will take place on Saturday, May 6 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Arroyo Vista Community Park. The celebration will include the of Community Yard Sale booths, crafts, eco-friendly vendors, garden giveaways, and more. Yard sale applications and event information is available at moorparkca.gov/earth . Mayor Enegren announced registration is now open for the Apricot Slam Pickleball Tournament at Arroyo Vista Community Park on May 6 and 7. Sign your team up for men's, women's, mixed, or senior divisions. All skill levels are welcome. Tournament details and registration available at moorparkca.gov/pickleball . 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None. 9. PRESENTATION/ACTION/DISCUSSION: A. Consider Presentation on the 2050 General Plan Economic Development, Open Space, Parks, Recreation, Conservation, and Safety Elements, Environmental Justice and Public Health Themes, and the Program Environmental Impact Report. Staff Recommendation: Receive presentation and provide confirmation that Draft General Plan Elements presented address the community's future needs. Mr. Spondello gave the staff report and provided a PowerPoint presentation along with Mr. Bandek. A Supplemental Report was distributed April 5, 2023, which included correspondence from members of the public. Frances Lee, Moorpark resident, commented on her passion for Monarch butterflies and expressed concerns about the declining numbers which is affected by habitat loss, pesticide use, and climate changes, and urged a Climate Action Plan be included in the 2050 General Plan. Dr. Roseann Mikos, Moorpark resident, noted the General Plan previews presented are of the first draft from December 2022, commented on open space and conservation elements, and urged that a Climate Action Plan be included and implemented as part of the 2050 General Plan. She further commented on the Arroyo Simi ecosystem and urged inclusion of goals and policies from the draft Arroyo Simi Management Plan in the General Plan. A discussion and questions followed among Councilmembers and staff regarding: 1) development of a Climate Action Plan (CAP) has been Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 4 April 5, 2023 addressed as an implementation action in the General Plan accomplished through collaborating and co-opting a CAP with other agencies; 2) questions on the 1993-1994 Arroyo Simi Management Plan and whether it was being reviewed and incorporated as part of the General Plan, with staff noting that study may better inform the Arroyo Simi Master Plan that is being developed; 3) discussion of the factors that would inhibit or support reaching proposed development numbers included in the Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) and what would inhibit or support reaching those development numbers, noting private sector development and economic factors will dictate the growth that will be realized as well as potential changes in land uses based on market demands; 4) in response to how the Plan as presently proposed supports fiscally resilient local governance, it was noted the Plan's goals seek to maintain the level of government services provided today and ensure they can continue into the future, as well as providing development opportunities that help keep money in Moorpark and reduce funds being spent outside of the City; 5) 462.1 acres of farmland loss is proposed in the Plan, and clarification was provided that a significant portion is the Hitch Ranch property that has not been farmed for more than 20 years and is already approved for conversion; 6) discussion of Table 6.1, Moorpark Park Classifications in the Open Space, Parks & Recreation Element, and whether there are opportunities to provide additional amenities in existing parks, such as restrooms; it was also noted the draft Zoning Code recommends public open space be provided as part of larger multi-family projects; 7) with regard to building heights and public comments submitted via email expressing concerns, it was noted that building height restrictions are addressed in the draft Zoning Code that will be discussed in a future study session on May 17; and 8) comment to staff to be prepared for further discussions regarding conservation and sustainability concerns as the 2050 General Plan moves forward. CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the City Council for staff to receive the presentation and provide confirmation that the Draft General Plan Elements presented address the community's future needs. B. Consider Plans and Specifications and Project Approval and Authorization to Advertise for Bids for New City Hall Tenant Improvement Project at 323 Science Drive; Waiver of Contractor Pre-Qualification Process; and Determination of Exemption Under the California Environmental Quality Act in Connection Therewith. Staff Recommendation: 1) Approve the plans and specifications for the New City Hall Tenant Improvement Project; and 2) Waive bidder prequalification; and 3) Authorize staff to advertise for bids. Ms. Sandifer gave the staff report and provided a PowerPoint Presentation. There were no speakers. Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 5 April 5, 2023 Questions and discussion among the Council and staff followed including: 1) confirmation that the same type of bidder prequalification questions will be asked in the full bid packet, including financial capability and 2) question regarding support columns in the Council Chamber. MOTION: Mayor Enegren moved and Councilmember Delgado seconded the motion to 1) approve the plans and specifications for the New City Hall Tenant Improvement Project; 2) waive bidder prequalification; and 3) authorize staff to advertise for bids. 10. CONSENT CALENDAR: (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) MOTION: Councilmember Groff moved, and Mayor Enegren seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Consent Calendar Item 10.B. which was pulled for individual consideration. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. A. Consider Warrant Register for Fiscal Year 2022/23 — April 5, 2023. Staff Recommendation: Approve the warrant register. C. Consider Resolution Amending the Authorization of Investment of City Monies in the Local Agency Investment Fund and Rescinding Resolution No. 2022-4090. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2023-4167 Amending the Authorization of Investment of City Monies in the Local Agency Investment Fund and rescinding Resolution No. 2022-4090. (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) D. Consider Rejection of Claim from Malena Andrews. Staff Recommendation: Reject the claim and direct staff to send a standard rejection letter to the claimant. AT THIS POINT in the meeting, Councilmember Groff announced he would recuse himself from consideration of Consent Calendar Item 10.B. as he owns property within 500 feet for the subject project and left the dais. The time was 7:40 p.m. B. Receive Final Report of Annual Development Agreement Review, Established in Connection with The Masters at Moorpark Country Club Estates, Located on 43.04 Acres North of Championship Drive and East of Grimes Canyon Road (Tract 5463), on the Application of Toll Brothers, Inc. (Toll Land XX, LP). Staff Recommendation: 1) Accept the Community Development Director's report and recommendation that, on the basis of substantial evidence, Toll Land XX, LP has complied in good faith with the terms and conditions of the agreement; and 2) Deem the annual review process for this project complete with no further annual review necessary. Ms. Saxton provided a brief staff presentation on the item noting the provisions of the Development Agreement have been satisfied. Mr. Brown commented that the City is still in possession of bonds supporting the public improvements required under the project's Subdivision Improvement Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 6 April 5, 2023 Agreement. The issues identified by the residents, including those associated with rolled curbs, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) access, landscaping and other public improvements, are not part of the Development Agreement, they are required under the Subdivision Improvement Agreement and these improvements have not been accepted by the City. MOTION: Mayor Enegren moved and Councilmember Means seconded a motion to 1) accept the Community Development Director's report and recommendation that, on the basis of substantial evidence, Toll Land XX, LP has complied in good faith with the terms and conditions of the agreement; and 2) deem the annual review process for this project complete with no further annual review necessary. The motion carried by voice vote of 4-0, Councilmember Groff recused. AT THIS POINT in the meeting, Councilmember Groff returned to the dais. The time was 7:43 p.m. 11. ORDINANCES: None. 12. CLOSED SESSION: Mr. Brown requested the City Council go into closed session for discussion of Items 12.A and 12.B. on the agenda. The time was 7:45 p.m. A. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8) Property: 347 Moorpark Avenue (APN 511-0-101-350) City Negotiator: Troy Brown, City Manager Negotiating Parties: City of Moorpark and Dr. Yossi Bar Zion Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment B. 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, Delgado, Groff, Means, and Mayor Enegren; Troy Brown, City Manager; Kevin Ennis, City Attorney; PJ Gagajena, Assistant City Manager; and Jessica Sandifer, Community Services Manager. Mr. Ennis, Mr. Gagajena, and Ms. Sandifer left closed session at 7:58 p.m. It was reported that direction was given to City negotiators for Item 12.A. There was no additional reportable action. Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 7 April 5, 2023 13. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION: Mayor Enegren moved and Councilmember Groff seconded a motion to adjourn. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. The time was 8:37 p.m. Chris R. Ene r , M yor ATTEST: C V . LINIfik,;411141; oo� �D K Spa er, City k Y P 9 Y Q9 elAiiviviti Apg Eu s0:4