HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 2023 0503 CCSA REG ITEM 10CCITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA
City Council Meeting
of May 3, 2023
ACTION APPROVED STAFF
RECOMMENDATION.
BY A. Hurtado.
C. Consider Minutes of City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting of April 5,
2023. Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes. (Staff: Ky Spangler, City
Clerk)
Item: 10.C.
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 Peña,
Information Systems Technician II; Captain Darin Hendren,
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:
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus to pull Item 10.B. from the Consent Calendar for
individual consideration upon the request of Mayor Enegren.
Item: 10.C.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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. Enegren, Mayor
ATTEST:
Ky Spangler, City Clerk
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