HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2023 0607 CC SA REG MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND
SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK
Moorpark, California June 7, 2023
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark and the Successor Agency
was held on Wednesday, June 7, 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:
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; Brian Chong, Assistant
to the 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; Doug Spondello, Deputy Community Development
Director; Jessica Sandifer, Community Services Manager;
Chris Ball, Senior Management Analyst; Michelle Woomer,
Management Analyst; Chris Thompson, Senior Information
Systems Administrator; Captain Darin Hendren, Ventura
County Sheriffs Office; and Ky Spangler, City Clerk.
4. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS:
A. Certificates of Recognition to the General Plan Advisory Committee
Members.
Mayor Enegren and Deputy Community Development Director Doug
Spondello presented Certificates of Recognition to Isabelle Becker,
Alejandro Castro, Ashley Humes, Robert Jacobs, Julius Sokenu, Mike
Winters, Catherine Kniazewycz, and Matthew Eason for their service on the
General Plan Advisory Committee.
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B. Certificate of Recognition to Brian Chong, Apricot Award Winner, Spring
2023.
Mayor Enegren presented a Certificate of Recognition to Brian Chong, for
receiving the City's Apricot Award, Spring 2023.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Hyacinth Sonbol Moini spoke to discuss flooding issues at her home and
expressed difficulty she is encountering with the Homeowners Association and
requested City assistance in addressing the drainage issue and preventing further
damage to her property.
Natalia Staneva spoke to present information on the New West Symphony and a
music festival scheduled at Moorpark College with the goal of creating a summer
home for the symphony and requested a one-time contribution of support in any
fashion from the City.
Susan Prayer spoke in support of the Moorpark College music festival and
commented on the positive impacts that such festivals can bring to the community.
Stephen Yeoh, Moorpark resident, spoke in support of the Moorpark College music
festival and the benefits to the community, and in support of the request for
financial support from the City of the festival.
6. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus to pull Consent Calendar Item 10.L. from the
Agenda upon the request of staff.
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS, FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS, AND REPORTS ON
MEETINGS/CONFERENCES ATTENDED BY COUNCILMEMBERS AND
MAYOR:
Councilmember Groff reported on May 18 he attended the Economic Development
Collaborative Board meeting and toured their new offices in Camarillo.
Councilmember Groff reported on May 24 he attended City's special Budget
Workshop meeting.
Councilmember Groff reported on May 29 he attended the Veteran's Memorial
event that the American Legion as well as the Morning Moorpark Rotary's Club
Field of Valor at Tierra Rejada Park.
Councilmember Groff reported on June 6 he attended the Moorpark Chamber of
Commerce networking mixer.
Councilmember Delgado reported on May 18 she attended the Ventura County
Animal Services Commission meeting where they shared their 2022 statistics.
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Councilmember Delgado reported on May 19 she attended the Moorpark Chamber
of Commerce breakfast with Councilmember Means.
Councilmember Delgado reported on May 25 she attended the ribbon cutting at
the Beauty Bar with Mayor Enegren, Councilmember Groff and City Manager
Brown.
Councilmember Delgado reported on June 1 she attended the Clean Power
Alliance (CPA) Board of Directors meeting where the CPA budget was reviewed
and pricing was discussed. Moorpark is a CPA member; the CPA rates will be
maintained lower than other power providers.
Councilmember Means reported on May 19 he attended the Moorpark Chamber
of Commerce networking breakfast.
Councilmember Means reported on May 24 he attended the City's special Budget
Workshop meeting.
Councilmember Means reported on May 29 he attended the Memorial Day
celebration and Moorpark Morning Field of Valor.
Councilmember Means reported on May 30 he attended a meeting at Moorpark
College along with stakeholders from the Moorpark Unified School District,
Moorpark College, Community College Trustees, Board of Supervisors and
members of a local pool nonprofit, City Planning Commission, and Mayor Enegren
to discuss the preliminary idea of a community pool to be located at the College.
Councilmember Means reported on May 31, along with City Manager Brown, he
met with Cal-Lutheran University capstone class members who will be conducting
a review, evaluation, and projections on fiscal impacts to the City based on
projected population increases.
Councilmember Means reported on June 4 he attended the Casa Pacifica's 30th
Annual Angels, Wine, Food & Brew Festival event at Cal-State University Channel
Islands.
Councilmember Castro reported on May 24 he attended the City's special Budget
Workshop meeting.
Councilmember Castro reported on May 29 he attended the American Legion
Memorial Day and Field of Valor events and extended thanks to those who made
both events possible.
Mayor Enegren reported he attended the ribbon cutting at Functional Beauty on
May 25.
Mayor Enegren reported he attended the Mayor's Business Appreciation
Luncheon held at M on High.
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Mayor Enegren reported on May 29 he attended the Memorial Day and Field of
Valor event celebration ceremonies.
Mayor Enegren reported on June 2 he attended the Ventura County Transportation
Commission meeting.
Mayor Enegren reported on June 6 he attended the Moorpark Chamber of
Commerce mixer sponsored by BNI.
Mayor Enegren reported on June 7 he attended the Moorpark Chamber of
Commerce's Government Relations meeting.
Mayor Enegren announced the City Council is currently accepting applications for
appointment to the Planning Commission, Citizens Transportation Advisory
Committee, Ventura County Area Housing Authority, 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 at moorparkca.gov/serve or to
complete and submit your application on-line.
Mayor Enegren announced an invitation to the Moorpark City Library's Summer
Reading Kick-off event on Saturday, June 10 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Families will have an opportunity to get up close and personal with emergency
vehicles, construction equipment and a variety of other trucks. The winners of the
Annual Bookmark Contest, celebrating creativity and the joys of reading, will be
honored with a special presentation and their designs will be available at the
Library during the summer while supplies last. And most importantly, sign up for
the summer reading challenge and win prizes for reaching your reading goal. Visit
moorparlibrary.org to learn more.
Mayor Enegren announced registration is open for summer Camp Moorpark, a fun
day camp program for children ages 5 to 12. Activities include sports, games,
crafts, parties, performers, movies, field trips, and more. Camp is held from
7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Arroyo Vista Recreation Center. For details on camp,
including affordable rates and flexible registration, visit moorparkca.gov/camp.
Mayor Enegren announced the Summer Beach Bus is back. Enjoy the beach,
shopping, and dining at Ventura Harbor. Starting Wednesday, June 14th through
Friday, August 11th, the beach bus will provide two round trips to and from Ventura
Harbor Cove. The service will run on Wednesdays through Fridays. This year,
fares are free for 1st through 12th graders and college students. Students must
present ID before boarding. General fares are $5 round trip and $2 for seniors and
ADA card holders. For the schedule and additional information, please call (805)
517-6257 or visit our web page at moorparkca.gov/beachbus.
Mayor Enegren announced the first summer Movie in the Park on Friday, June 16
at the Arroyo Vista Community Park. The movie this month is Minions - The Rise
of Gru. Admission is free and food is available for purchase. For details visit
moorparkca.gov/movies.
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8. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Consider Resolution Approving Development Impact Fee Nexus Study for
the Library Facilities Fee, Park and Recreation Fee, City Hall Improvement
Fee, Police Facilities Fee, and Citywide Transportation Fee and Consider
Ordinance Amending the City's Development Impact Fee Program by
Amending Chapter 3.36 of the Moorpark Municipal Code Relating to Impact
Fees Imposed on New Development Projects Within the City of Moorpark
and Making a Determination of Exemption Under the California
Environmental Quality Act. Staff Recommendation: Continue the item to the
July 19, 2023, City Council meeting. No public testimony will be taken at
the meeting of June 7, 2023. (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) (continued
to July 19, 2023)
Ms. Saxton requested this Item be continued to the July 19, 2023, meeting.
Mr. Brown noted that the item being continued pertains to development
impact fees for new development, and library user fees are not part of this
Item nor of the presentation on July 19.
There were no speakers.
MOTION: Mayor Enegren moved and Councilmember Delgado seconded a
motion to continue the item to July 19, 2023. The motion carried by unanimous
roll call vote.
B. Consider Final Review of the Assessment Engineer's Report for the Parks
and Recreation Maintenance and Improvement Assessment District and
Consider Resolution Confirming the Levy Amount and Ordering the
Continuation of Assessment for Fiscal Year 2023/24. Staff
Recommendation: 1) Open the public hearing, take public testimony, and
close the public hearing; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2023-4178
Confirming the Levy Amount and Ordering the Continuation of Assessment
for Fiscal Year 2023/24. (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
Ms. Cunning gave the staff report.
Questions and discussion followed among staff which focused on how the
cost of new parks is borne, on-going future parks maintenance and capital
replacement costs, how long can the City maintain current levels of service,
the method by which assessments can be increased, the increase in the
number of parks and associated maintenance costs since the formation of
the assessment district, and future fiscal sustainability considerations.
Mr. Ennis provided information on the ballot process for assessment
increase.
Mayor Enegren opened the public hearing at 7:25 p.m., having no speakers,
the public hearing was closed.
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MOTION: Mayor Enegren moved, and Councilmember Groff seconded a motion
to adopt Resolution No. 2023-4178 confirming the Levy Amount and Ordering the
Continuation of Assessment for Fiscal Year 2023/24. The motion carried by
unanimous roll call vote.
C. Consider Final Review of the Assessment Engineer's Report for the
Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Assessment Districts and Consider
Resolution Confirming the Levy Amounts and Ordering the Continuation of
Assessment for Fiscal Year 2023/24. Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the
public hearing, take public testimony, and close the public hearing; and
2) Adopt Resolution No. 2023-4179 Confirming the Levy Amounts and
Ordering the Continuation of Assessment for Fiscal Year 2023/24. (ROLL
CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
Ms. Cunning gave the staff report.
Questions and discussion followed among Councilmembers and staff which
focused on landscape maintenance district General Fund subsidies and
cost saving opportunities noted in the staff report anticipated to be
scheduled for September or October 2023.
Mayor Enegren opened the public hearing at 7:36 p.m., having no speakers,
the public hearing was closed.
MOTION: Councilmember Castro moved, and Councilmember Groff seconded a
motion to adopt Resolution No. 2023-4179 confirming the Levy Amounts and
Ordering the Continuation of Assessment for Fiscal Year 2023/24. The motion
carried by unanimous roll call vote.
9. PRESENTATION/ACTION/DISCUSSION:
A. Consider Appointments to the 2023/24 Teen Council. Staff
Recommendation: Make appointments to the Teen Council for a one-year
term beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2024.
Ms. Spangler gave the staff report.
There were no speakers.
MOTION: Mayor Enegren moved, and Councilmember Groff seconded a motion
to make the following appointments to the 2023/2024 Teen Council: Amber Yakel,
Aadya Magadala, Capri Alva, Everly Moore, Katelyn Craft, Zoey Jeong, Alison
Jimenez, Elijah Luekenga, Jade Yakel, Allie Cano, Abe Jeong, Dylan Montelibano,
Aditya Popuri, Jai Sarin, Lauren Kaften, and Sahil Sampangi. The motion carried
by unanimous voice vote.
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B. Consider Presentations from Applicants and Make Appointments to Fill Two
Vacancies on the Library Board for a Three-Year Term Ending June 30,
2026. Staff Recommendation: Hear presentations from applicants and
appoint two representatives to fill the two vacancies on the Library Board
for a three-year term ending June 30, 2026.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, Councilmember Means announced his recusal
from participation in the item because he has a professional and personal
relationship with one of the applicants. The time was 7:45 p.m.
Ms. Spangler gave the staff report.
The City Council heard presentations from Library Board Applicants in the
following order:
Chaya Turrow Blum
Kristen Blunt
Sandra Banks
There were no speakers.
Following presentations from the applicants, Mayor Enegren solicited
nominations from Councilmembers.
MOTION: Mayor Enegren moved, and Councilmember Castro seconded a motion
to appoint Chaya Turrow Blum to the Library Board for a three-year term ending
June 30, 2026. The motion carried by roll call vote 4-0, Councilmembers Means
recused.
MOTION: Mayor Enegren moved, and Councilmember Delgado seconded a
motion to appoint Kristen Blunt to the Library Board for a three-year term ending
June 30, 2026. The motion carried by roll call vote 4-0, Councilmembers Means
recused.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, Councilmember Means returned to the dais. The time
was 8:13 p.m.
C. Consider Proposed Strategies, Goals, and Objectives for Fiscal Years
2023/24 and 2024/25. Staff Recommendation: Approve the proposed
Strategies, Goals, and Objectives for Fiscal Years 2023/24 and 2024/25.
Mr. Gagajena gave the staff report.
There were no speakers.
MOTION: Mayor Enegren moved, and Councilmember Delgado seconded a
motion to approve the proposed Strategies, Goals, and Objectives for Fiscal Years
2023/24 and 2024/25. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote.
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D. Consider Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Service Employees
International Union (SEIU) Local 721 for Fiscal Years 2023/24 and 2024/25.
Staff Recommendation: Approve the new MOU with SEIU Local 721 for the
period from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2025, subject to final language
approved by the City Manager, and authorize the City Manager to sign the
new MOU.
Mr. Gagajena gave the staff report.
Questions and discussion followed among Councilmembers and staff which
focused on the front loading versus splitting the proposed seven percent
cost of living adjustment equally across the two years; it was noted the
proposed increase can be accommodated in the FY 2023/24 budget.
There were no speakers.
MOTION: Councilmember Means moved, and Councilmember Groff seconded a
motion to approve the new Memorandum of Understanding with SEIU Local 721
for the period from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2025. The motion carried by a
unanimous voice vote.
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.L. which
was pulled from the agenda. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
A. Consider Warrant Register for Fiscal Year 2022/23 - June 7, 2023. Staff
Recommendation: Approve the warrant register.
B. Consider Minutes of City Council Special Meeting of April 8, 2023. Staff
Recommendation: Approve the minutes.
C. Consider Amendment No. 2 to Agreement with the City of Thousand Oaks for
Moorpark Fixed Route Transit Operations; Consider Amendment No. 1 to
Fixed Route Transit Preventive Maintenance Agreement; and Consider
Amendment No. 2 to Moorpark Local Dial-A-Ride Services Agreement. Staff
Recommendation: 1) Authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 2 to Fixed
Route Transit Operations Agreement with the City of Thousand Oaks subject
to final language approval of the City Manager; and 2) Authorize the Mayor to
sign Amendment No. 1 to the Fixed Route Transit Preventative Maintenance
Agreement subject to final language approval by the City Manager; and 3)
Authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 2 to the Moorpark Local Dial-A-
Ride Agreement subject to final language approval by the City Manager.
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D. Consider Amendment No. 5 to Agreement with Yunex LLC for Street Light
Maintenance Services, Extending the Agreement to June 30, 2024, and
Increasing the Not-to-Exceed Amount by $50,000; and Consider Waiver of
City Purchasing Procedure Pursuant to Moorpark Municipal Code Section
3.04.120. Staff Recommendation: 1)Authorize staff to waive the purchasing
procedures set forth in Section 3.04.120 of the Moorpark Municipal Code;
and 2) Approve Amendment No. 5 with Yunex LLC, extending the
Agreement to June 30, 2024, and increasing the not-to-exceed amount from
$200,000 to $250,000, subject to final language approval by the City
Manager.
E. Consider Amendment No. 9 to Yunex LLC for Traffic Signal Maintenance
Services, Increasing Rates by Five Percent and Increasing the Annual Not-
to-Exceed Amount from $70,000 to $75,000. Staff Recommendation:
Authorize the City Manager to sign Amendment No. 9 to the Agreement with
Yunex LLC, increasing rates for service by 5.00% and increasing the annual
not-to-exceed limit from $70,000 to $75,000, subject to final language
approval of the City Manager.
F. Consider Resolution to Adopt a Project List to be Funded by Senate Bill 1
(SB1): Road Repair Accountability Act of 2017. Staff Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2023-4180 and authorize staff to submit the proposed
project list online to the California Transportation Commission prior to
July 1 , 2023.
G. Consider Service Level Request Form for Animal Services Between the City
of Moorpark and the County of Ventura for Fiscal Year 2023/24. Staff
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to sign the Service Level
Request forms, when they contain no changes to level of services provided
by the County or cost methodology.
H. Consider Resolution Exonerating Bond No. 0513175, Surety Bond —
Grading & Improvements, John D. Eudy (Essex Moorpark Apartments).
Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2023-4181, exonerating
Bond No. 0513175, Surety Bond — Grading & Improvements, and authorize
the City Clerk to exonerate the bonds as shown in the agenda report and
draft resolution.
Consider Resolution Exonerating Surety Bond Nos. SNO4002557,
SNO4002558, SNO4002559, and SNO4002560 for Tracts 5187, 5187-1,
5187-2, and 5405, K. Hovnanian at Meridian Hills, LLC. Staff
Recommendation: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 2023-4182, exonerating surety
bonds SNO4002557, SNO4002558, SNO4002559, and SNO4002560; and
2) Authorize the City Clerk to exonerate the bonds as shown in the agenda
report and draft resolution.
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J. Consider Agreement with Columbia Telecommunications Corporation dba
CTC Technology and Energy for the Provision of Advanced Network Data
Services for the Moorpark City Library. Staff Recommendation: Approve
Agreement with Columbia Telecommunications Corporation, dba CTC
Technology and Energy for the provision of advanced network data services
for the Library and authorize the City Manager to sign the Agreement and
subsequent related documents, subject to final language approval of the
City Manager.
K. Consider Amendment No. 2 with Pipe Dreams Plumbing Company, Inc. for
On-Call and Emergency Plumbing Services. Staff Recommendation:
Approve Amendment No. 2 to Agreement with Pipe Dreams Plumbing
Company, Inc. for a not-to-exceed amount of$50,000 for a total contractual
not-to-exceed amount of $100,000 and authorize the City Manager to sign
the Amendment.
Item 10.L. was removed from the Consent Calendar to a date uncertain:
L. Consider Amendment No. 3 with Hahn Contractors, Inc. for On-Call and
Emergency General Maintenance and Repair Services. Staff
Recommendation: Approve Amendment No. 3 to Agreement with Hahn
Contractors, Inc. for a total contract not-to-exceed amount of$150,000 and
authorize the City Manager to sign the Amendment.
M. Consider Resolution Authorizing a Grant Application and Agreement with
the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging (VCAAA) for the Senior Nutrition
Program at the Moorpark Active Adult Center from Fiscal Year 2020/21
through Fiscal Year 2023/24, and Rescinding Resolution No. 2020-3902.
Staff Recommendation: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 2023-4183 authorizing a
grant application and subsequent grant renewals with the Ventura County
Area Agency on Aging for Older American Act Title III-C Funding for the
Operation of the Senior Nutrition Program for FY 2020/21 through FY
2023/24; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to sign all related Ventura
County Area Agency on Aging agreements for Older American Act Title III-
C funding through FY 2023/24.
N. Consider Rejection of Claim from Vivien Avella. Staff Recommendation:
Reject the claim and direct staff to send a standard rejection letter to the
claimant.
11. ORDINANCES:
None.
12. CLOSED SESSION:
None.
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13. ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Enegren adjourned the meeting at 8:15 p.m.
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