HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2023 0503 CC SA REG MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND
SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK
Moorpark, California May 3, 2023
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark and the Successor Agency
was held on Wednesday, May 3, 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 6:33 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Councilmember Castro 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; Yolanda Cunning,
Finance/Administrative Services Director; Jeremy
Laurentowski, Parks and Recreation Director; Daniel Kim,
City Engineer/Public Works Director; Carlene Saxton,
Community Development Director; Captain Darin Hendren,
Ventura County Sheriffs Office; and Ky Spangler, City Clerk.
4. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS:
A. Introduction of new employee Roger Pichardo, Program Manager in the
Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department.
Mayor Enegren introduced new City employee, Roger Pichardo, Program
Manager in the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department.
B. Proclamation Declaring April 30 to May 6, 2023, as Municipal Clerks Week.
Mayor Enegren presented a Proclamation to Blanca Garza, Deputy City
Clerk II, recognizing April 30 to May 6, 2023, as Municipal Clerks Week.
C. Proclamation Declaring May 2023 as Mental Health Awareness Month.
Mayor Enegren presented a Proclamation to Maya Zumaya, First
Responders for Mental Health Initiative Representative and NAMI Ventura
County Board Member, declaring May 2023 as Mental Health Awareness
Month.
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5. PUBLIC COMMENT:
None.
6. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus to pull Item 10.H. from the Consent Calendar for
individual consideration upon the request of Mayor Enegren.
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS, FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS, AND REPORTS ON
MEETINGS/CONFERENCES ATTENDED BY COUNCILMEMBERS AND
MAYOR:
Councilmember Delgado reported on April 20 she attended the State of City
address held at the High Steet Arts Center.
Councilmember Delgado reported on April 21 she attended the Moorpark Chamber
of Commerce breakfast, followed by the City's all-employee briefing and luncheon,
followed by the Rotary Club luncheon for Sheriff and California Highway Patrol
Officers of the Year.
Councilmember Delgado reported on April 27 she attended the unveiling of the
High Street Arts Center new season and wine tasting.
Councilmember Delgado reported on April 28 she attended the Moorpark High
School Band department's first annual fundraising dinner.
Councilmember Groff reported on April 20 he attended the State of City address
held at the High Street Arts Center.
Councilmember Groff reported on April 21 he attended the Chamber of Commerce
breakfast followed by the all-employee briefing and luncheon.
Councilmember Groff reported on April 26 he attended Moorpark College Sponsor
and Donor thank you dinner.
Councilmember Groff reported on April 28 he helped the Rotary Club of Moorpark
morning plant a tree at College View Park for Arbor Day.
Councilmember Groff reported on April 28 he attended the first annual Moorpark
High School band fundraiser event at M on High.
Councilmember Castro reported on April 30 he attended the Autism Awareness
Run with his family at California State University Channel Islands.
Councilmember Means reported on April 20 he attended the State of City address.
Councilmember Means reported on April 21 he attended the City all-employee
briefing and luncheon.
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Councilmember Means reported on April 28 he attended the Moorpark High School
bandstand fundraiser.
Councilmember Means reported on May 2 he attended the Moorpark Chamber of
Commerce mixer.
Councilmember Means reported on May 3 he attended the Moorpark ProVisors
meeting held at the Tierra Rejada Golf Club.
Mayor Enegren reported on April 20 he attended the State of the City address held
at the High Street Arts Center.
Mayor Enegren reported on April 21 he attended the Moorpark Chamber of
Commerce breakfast, a City all-employee briefing and luncheon, followed by the
Rotary Club Police and California Highway Patrol officers of the year luncheon.
Mayor Enegren reported on April 27 he visited High Street for the start of the
demolition of high street granary facade building.
Mayor Enegren reported on April 27 he attended the High Street Arts Center
season preview.
Mayor Enegren announced the "Moorpark Earth Festival" taking place on
Saturday, May 6 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Arroyo Vista Community Park. We
will celebrate our beautiful Earth with an Arbor Day celebration full of Community
Yard Sale booths, crafts, eco-friendly vendors, garden giveaways, and more.
Event information available on the City's website.
Mayor Enegren announced the "Apricot Slam Pickleball Tournament" at Arroyo
Vista Community Park on May 6 and 7. Tournament details available on the City's
website.
Mayor Enegren announced the City's Housing Division is currently accepting
applications for a unit in the First Time Home Buyer Program that is for sale. The
unit is a three bedroom, two- and one-half bathroom condo, located in the
Canterbury Lane neighborhood. Anyone interested in applying for the purchase
of the home should visit the City's Housing Program webpage for more information
and to take our online virtual workshop. The workshop is available in both English
and Spanish. The application deadline for the home closes next week on May 10
at 4:00 p.m.
Mayor Enegren announced the Moorpark Unified School District is extending an
invitation to the community to join their free Mental Health & Wellness Resource
Fair at Moorpark High School on May 12 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. to learn about
the different support and resources that can help you and your family. The
community event will take place at Moorpark High School's Auxiliary Gym located
at 4500 Tierra Rejada Road and all Moorpark community members are welcome.
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Mayor Enegren announced the City Council is currently accepting applications for
appointment to the Library Board, Teen Council, Citizens Transportation Advisory
Committee (CTAC), and the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging Advisory
Council. If you want to learn more about these appointments, please visit the City's
website for information and the on-line applications.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Consider Resolution Certifying a Final Program Environmental Impact
Report Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, including a
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, California Environmental
Quality Act Findings of Fact, and Statement of Overriding Considerations
and Approving General Plan Amendment No. 2023-02 Adopting General
Plan 2050. Planning Commission Recommendation: 1) Open the public
hearing, accept public testimony, and close the public hearing; and 2) Adopt
a resolution: a) certifying the Final Program Environmental Impact Report
for the General Plan 2050, including the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
Program, California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Finds of Fact, and
adopt a Statement of Overriding Considerations pursuant to CEQA; and b)
approving General Plan Amendment No. 2023-02 adopting General Plan
2050. (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
Mr. Brown provided opening comments. Ms. Saxton outlined the process
for consideration of the item noting deliberations on Land Use Plan would
be segmented due to possible recusals by City Councilmembers as their
property interests may be affected. She noted the segmentation of the
deliberations is based on Fair Political Practices Commission requirements
related to potential conflicts of interest for individual members.
Mr. Spondello gave the staff report and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Ms. Saxton reviewed the recusal segments for the three affected
Councilmembers Delgado and Groff, and Mayor Enegren as they relate to
discussion of the Land Use Element section of the General Plan and
proposed changes to land uses which may affect an individual's property
interest.
Mayor Enegren opened the public hearing at 7:49 p.m.
Scott Zimmerman, member of the Southwest Mountain States Regional
Council of Carpenters, commented he would be affected by the
environmental impacts of the project and encouraged incorporation of
public labor agreement requirements for the construction of mixed-use
developments.
John Newton, Moorpark resident, commented the land uses proposed are
positive, provided sphere of influence suggestions noting a policy statement
has been included in the Plan, commented on the circulation plan, and
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expressed satisfaction with the addition of a policy statement regarding the
State Route 23 North by-pass.
Andrew Thomas, Southern California Edison (SCE), spoke in support of
Planning Commission recommendation for land use redesignation of
property located at 5101 Gabbert Road and owned by SCE, from agriculture
to utility, and noted that SCE intends to submit an application to change the
use from temporary to permanent utility use.
Roseann Mikos, Moorpark resident, expressed support of the General Plan,
commented on the SOAR initiative language that has been added, stated
there was not enough time to review the revised plan published on April 30,
and urged the Council to continue the public hearing to provide additional
time for review. She further commented on proposed changes to Gabbert
Road properties, the control of right of way for the State Route 23/Highway
118 by-pass, the need to confirm that SOAR is fully addressed in the Plan
and commented positively on the information included on the Arroyo Simi.
Mayor Enegren closed the public hearing at 8:05 p.m.
Mayor Enegren led the discussion on each of the recusal segments. There
were no questions or comments on land use designation changes proposed
for Recusal Segments A (Delgado), B (Groff), and C (Enegren). No
recusals were required.
Questions and discussion followed among Councilmembers and staff which
focused on 1) land use designations for the Gabbert Canyon properties; and
2) the Circulation Element with respect to the historically proposed State
Route (SR) 23/Highway 118 by-pass extending north of the City limits.
Discussion on the Gabbert Canyon properties included the community
outreach to the affected property owners, the current and proposed land
use designations and densities, the requirements that would apply to
potential future subdivision requests including Fire Department approval for
provision of secondary access and easements, and subdivision approval by
the Planning Commission and City Council. Future road maintenance
provisions would require negotiation as part of a development proposal.
Corina Cagley, Fire Prevention Officer with Ventura County Fire
Department spoke in response to questions regarding subdivision
requirements noting subdivision of parcels in a high fire danger zone is not
permitted without full width, paved secondary access within 800 feet.
It was noted that subdivision and use change requests occur but do not
move forward because of secondary access requirements, and policies
have been incorporated into the Safety Element addressing fire access as
recommended by CalFire. Brief discussion occurred regarding the impacts
of considering a reduction in the proposed densities for parcels in the
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Gabbert Canyon area, including potential implications on the City's
approved Housing Element to ensure no net loss of units. It was noted that
Municipal Code legal non-conforming use provisions would apply to
Gabbert Canyon properties in the event of an application to rebuild a
destroyed home. Confirmation was provided that while Gabbert Canyon
owners had varied opinions on the proposed densities, the General Plan
Advisory Committee and community at large was supportive of the land use
designations. It was concluded that the proposed land use designation and
zoning for the Gabbert Canyon properties provides flexibility for
development in the future upon the resolution of existing development
constraints.
Discussion regarding the Circulation Element included specific focus on the
historically proposed State Route 23/Highway 118 by-pass within and north
of the City limits. It was noted that the extension of SR 23 north from the
City limits to Broadway Road has never been part of the County's General
Plan, and further that the area is within a wildlife corridor. In lieu of this
connection being formally proposed in the City's Circulation Element due to
the lack of connection through the County, the General Plan includes a
policy to conduct community outreach to determine if the roadway
connection is desired or what alternative use would be appropriate; should
the community desire the connection, discussions with the County and
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) analysis would occur.
Clarification regarding future state and federal funding implications
associated with the removal of the connection was provided. Impacts to the
General Plan's CEQA analysis including but not limited to time and costs,
as well as upcoming deliberation of Development Impact Fees that did not
include construction of this connection, were provided. City Attorney Ennis
provided confirmation that the connection line could be added in the future
should the Council wish to do so, because the connection was included in
the Circulation Element as of January 1, 1998, and therefore is not subject
to the SOAR initiative.
CONSENSUS: Following discussion, consensus reached on maintaining the
proposed Neighborhood Very Low (NVL) one unit per acre land use designation
for the Gabbert Canyon community.
CONSENSUS: Following discussion there was a consensus on the redesignation
of the Southern California Edison property on Gabbert Road from Agricultural (AG)
to Utility (U).
MOTION: Mayor Enegren moved and Councilmember Groff seconded a motion to adopt
a resolution: a) certifying the Final Program Environmental Impact Report for the General
Plan 2050, including the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Finds of Fact, and adopt a Statement of Overriding
Considerations pursuant to CEQA; and b) approving General Plan Amendment No.
2023-02 adopting General Plan 2050. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
,
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9. PRESENTATION/ACTION/DISCUSSION:
None.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR: (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
MOTION: Councilmember Groff moved, and Councilmember Delgado seconded a
motion to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item 10.H. which was
pulled for individual consideration. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
A. Consider Warrant Register for Fiscal Year 2022/23 — May 3, 2023. Staff
Recommendation: Approve the warrant register.
B. Consider Minutes of City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting of
March 1, 2023. Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes.
C. Consider Minutes of City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting of
April 5, 2023. Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes.
D. Consider Update of Annual Investment Policy and Resolution Establishing
the City of Moorpark's Investment Policy for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023/24 and
Rescinding Resolution No. 2021-4038. Staff Recommendation: Adopt
Resolution No. 2023-4174, adopting the Annual Investment Policy for FY
2023/24 and rescinding Resolution No. 2021-4038. (ROLL CALL VOTE
REQUIRED)
E. Consider Resolution Approving the Preliminary Assessment Engineer's
Report for the Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Assessment Districts
for the Fiscal Year 2023/24 and Providing Notice of Public Hearing on June
7, 2023. Staff Recommendation: 1) Set Public Hearing date for June 7,
2023, and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2023-4175. (ROLL CALL VOTE
REQUIRED)
F. Consider Resolution Approving the Preliminary Assessment Engineer's
Report for the Parks and Recreation Maintenance and Improvement
Assessment District for the Fiscal Year 2023/24 and Providing Notice of
Public Hearing on June 7, 2023. Staff Recommendation: 1) Set Public
Hearing date for June 7, 2023, and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2023-4176.
(ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
G. Consider Approval of Purchase and Sale Agreement with Dr. Yossi Bar Zion
for 347 Moorpark Avenue. Staff Recommendation: Approve Purchase and
Sale Agreement with Dr. Yossi Bar Zion, subject to final language approval
of the City Manager, and authorize City Manager to execute the agreement.
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The following item was pulled for individual consideration:
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, Councilmember Groff announced his recusal from
participation in Consent Calendar Item 10.H. because this item involves street
improvements near his business property located on High Street.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, Mayor Enegren announced his recusal from participation
in Consent Calendar Item 10.H. because it involves the High Street Depot Project. He
reported he has had discussions with the developer about design and possible future
uses which he could possibly be involved and for that reason and out of the abundance
of caution he will be recusing from this item.
H. Consider Award of Professional Services Agreement to Stantec Consulting
Services, Inc. for Professional Engineering Design Services for the High
Street Improvement Project (CIP No. C0009). Staff Recommendation:
1) Consider and award a Professional Services Agreement for Professional
Engineering Design Services for the High Street Improvement Project
(C0009) to Stantec Consulting Service, Inc. in the amount of$106,222.00,
plus a 10-percent contingency in the amount of $10,622.00, for a total not-
to-exceed amount of $116,844.00; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to
execute the Agreement, subject to final language approval of the City
Manager.
Following a question, brief discussion followed between Councilmembers
and staff as to why the previously selected engineering firm decided not to
execute the contract with Moorpark.
MOTION: Councilmember Delgado moved, and Councilmember Castro seconded
a motion to approve Consent Calendar Item 10.H. The motion carried by voice
vote 3-0, Mayor Enegren and Councilmember Groff recused.
11. ORDINANCES:
None.
12. CLOSED SESSION:
Mr. Brown requested the City Council go into closed session for discussion of Item
12.A. on the agenda. The time was 9:26 p.m.
A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6)
Agency Designated Representatives: PJ Gagajena, Assistant City Manager
and Kevin Ennis, City Attorney
Unrepresented Employee: Troy Brown, City Manager
Present in closed session were Councilmembers Castro, Delgado, Groff,
Means, and Mayor Enegren; PJ Gagajena, Assistant City Manager; and
Kevin Ennis, City Attorney.
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The Council reconvened into open session at 9:50 p.m. Mr. Gagajena
stated Item 12.A. was discussed and there was no action to report.
13. ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Enegren adjourned the meeting at 9:50 p.m.
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