HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2023 1018 CC SA REG MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND
SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK
Moorpark, California October 18, 2023
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark and the Successor Agency
was held on Wednesday, October 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 6:30 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Ken Rayzor, General Manager and Events Director for the High Street Arts Center
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; Jessica Sandifer, Deputy
Parks and Recreation Director; Roger Pichardo, Program
Manager; Michelle Woomer, Management Analyst; Chris
Thompson, Senior Information Systems Administrator;
Captain Darin Hendren, Ventura County Sheriffs Office; and
Blanca Garza, Deputy City Clerk.
4. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS:
A. Proclamation Declaring October 19, 2023, as the Great Shakeout Day.
Mayor Enegren presented a Proclamation to Roger Pichardo, Program
Manager, declaring October 19, 2023, as the Great Shakeout Day.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Ken Rayzor announced and invited the community to join in the 2024 Moorpark
Apricot Festival planned for Saturday, May 11, 2024. The Festival is a multicultural
event celebration of Moorpark; enjoy local stories, local artists, live music, great
{ food and drinks, and friends.
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6. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
None.
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS, FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS, AND REPORTS ON
MEETINGS/CONFERENCES ATTENDED BY COUNCILMEMBERS AND
MAYOR:
Councilmember Delgado reported on October 5 she attended the Clean Power
Alliance Board of Directors meeting.
Councilmember Delgado reported on October 7 she volunteered at and attended
the Moorpark Country Days parade and street fair.
Councilmember Delgado reported on October 12 she attended the Moorpark
Young Professionals group which meets for lunch at The Outpost in the Alley on
the 2nd Thursday of every month at noon.
Councilmember Delgado reported on October 13 she, along with Mayor Enegren,
attended opening night of Somethings Rotten at the High Street Arts Center.
Councilmember Delgado reported on October 16, along with Councilmember
Groff, she attended a food and wine pairing at Carrara's Restaurant.
Councilmember Delgado reported on October 18 she attended the Moorpark
Chamber of Commerce board meeting where they did a recap of Country Days
and discussed their upcoming installation dinner.
Councilmember Groff reported on October 7 he attended the Moorpark Country
Days event and parade.
Councilmember Groff reported on October 11 he attended the Ventura County
Taxpayers Association Board meeting.
Councilmember Groff reported on October 16 he attended a food and wine pairing
at Carrara's Restaurant.
Councilmember Groff reported on October 17 he attended the vigil for Israel at
Moorpark College.
Councilmember Castro reported on October 11 he had his interview for the City's
Parks Master Plan.
Councilmember Castro reported on October 18 he attended the Ventura County
Housing Conference.
Councilmember Means reported on October 7 he was at the Country Days parade
and street fair.
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Councilmember Means reported he too had his interview for the City's Parks
Master Plan.
Mayor Enegren reported on October 6 he attended the Ventura County
Transportation Commission (VCTC) meeting where the Commission discussed
the Transit Efficiency Study.
Mayor Enegren reported on October 7 he attended the Moorpark Country Days
parade and street fair.
Mayor Enegren reported on October 13 he attended the opening night of
Somethings Rotten at the High Street Arts Center.
Mayor Enegren reported on October 16 he had his interview for the City's Parks
Master Plan with the consultant.
Mayor Enegren extended an invitation to the community to join in the final Movie
in the Park on Saturday, October 21 at Arroyo Vista Park. The free event features
the movie The Nightmare Before Christmas which will begin at dusk. For details,
please visit the City's website.
Mayor Enegren announced the City's annual Halloween event, Haunted High
Street, planned for Tuesday, October 31 on historic High Street from 4:00 to
7:00 p.m. Families may enjoy costume contests, a carnival, pumpkin patch, and
collect candy in our trunk-or-treat. For details and carnival tickets, please visit the
City's website.
Mayor Enegren announced the cities of Moorpark, Thousand Oaks, and Simi
Valley are currently and jointly developing an evacuation planning and public
outreach program for eastern Ventura County. A critical part of the effort is a
resident-focused, tri-city survey about evacuations and emergency preparedness.
We encourage members of the public to complete the brief survey at
www.moorparkca.gov/em.
Mayor Enegren announced the City of Moorpark is pleased to offer its residents
free fares for the East County Transit Alliance CONNECT InterCity Dial-A-Ride
Service. The service, which is typically $6 per trip, will be free from November 1,
2023, through March 31, 2023. This program is available to seniors aged 65 or
older and ADA certified individuals. Service can be used for travel to other cities
such as Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, Camarillo, and Agoura Hills. For more
information please call (805) 517-6240.
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8. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Consider Ordinance Approving the Second Amendment to Development
Agreement No. 2018-01 between the City of Moorpark and Daly Group, Inc.
and Making a Determination of Consistency with the Previously Adopted
Mitigated Negative Declaration Pursuant to the California Environmental
Quality Act in Connection Therewithin. Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the
public hearing, receive public testimony and close the public hearing; and
2) Introduce Ordinance No. 519, approving the Second Amendment to
Development Agreement No. 2018-01 for first reading, waive full reading,
and place this ordinance on the agenda for November 1, 2023, for purposes
of providing second reading and adoption of the ordinance. (ROLL CALL
VOTE REQUIRED)
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, Mayor Enegren announced his recusal from participation
because the item involves the High Street Depot project with whom he has had discussion
about future uses on the site and left the dais. The time was 6:46 p.m.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, Councilmember Groff announced his recusal from
participation because the item involves property within 500 feet of property he owns and
left the dais. The time was 6:46 p.m.
Ms. Saxton gave the staff report.
A correction to the staff report was noted via a Supplemental Report,
revising the attached Ordinance.
Councilmember Castro opened the public hearing at 6:53 p.m.; having no
speakers the public hearing was closed.
Mr. Ennis read the title of Ordinance No. 519.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE SECOND
AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO.
2018-01 BETWEEN THE CITY OF MOORPARK AND
HIGH STREET DEPOT, LLC AND MAKING A
DETERMINATION THAT NO FURTHER
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW IS REQUIRED PURSUANT
TO CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
GUIDELINES SECTION 15162
MOTION: Councilmember Means moved, and Councilmember Delgado seconded
a motion to introduce Ordinance No. 519, approving the Second Amendment to
Development Agreement No. 2018-01 for first reading, waive full reading, and
place this ordinance on the agenda for November 1, 2023, for purposes of
providing second reading and adoption of the ordinance. The motion carried by
roll call vote 3-0, Mayor Enegren and Councilmember Groff absent.
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AT THIS POINT in the meeting, Mayor Enegren and Councilmember Groff returned to
the dais; the time was 6:55 p.m.
9. PRESENTATION/ACTION/DISCUSSION:
A. Consider Presentation by Andrew Thomas, Government Relations
Manager for Southern California Edison (SCE), with an Update on Grid
Hardening Efforts. Staff Recommendation: Receive presentation.
Mr. Brown provided an introduction of the agenda item and introduced Mr.
Andrew Thomas, Government Relations Manager for Southern California
Edison (SCE), who provided an update on grid hardening efforts.
There were no speakers.
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the City Council to receive and file the
presentation.
B. Consider Resolution Approving High Street Encroachment Permit
Guidelines and Making a Determination of Exemption Pursuant to the
California Environmental Quality Act in Connection Therewith. Staff
Recommendation: 1) Consider and review the High Street Encroachment
Permit Guidelines; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2023- approving the
High Street Encroachment Permit Guidelines. (ROLL CALL VOTE
REQUIRED)
Ms. Woomer gave the staff report and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
A discussion followed among City Councilmembers and staff regarding:
1) confirmation of staff that all encroachments will require an annual permit
and annual permit fees; 2) possibility of allowable encroachments to be
considered; 3) request to ensure objective standards vs. subjective
standards are used in guideline definitions, terminology, and language;
4) safe access, accessibility, and inclusion instances where staff imagines
adjusting the width of pedestrian access; 5) guidelines and standards to be
considered for the use and management of the public right-of-way which is
a City asset; 6) current outdoor seating agreements and fees;
7) consistency of appearance for High Street; 8) size limitations for tables;
9) consideration of utilizing planters, portable heating devices, and
permanent railings; 10) risk concerns; and 11) display items and sales rack
language to be cleaned up.
Doug Ridley, Ridley Defense, stated he had similar questions discussed by
the Council and requested clarification to ensure compliance, revision of the
language, and requested communication to the business owners of High
Street.
Philip Adler, Freda's Restaurant, stated he the same questions discussed
by the Council and requested reconsideration of this item to have
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businesses on High Street be successful and ensure positive customer
experiences.
Michael and Tricia Shields, Lucky Fools Pub, expressed the same
questions asked by staff and the Council, requested clarification on signage
allowed and stated they presently have a bench for pedestrian seating as
well as a sign but do not want to pay a fee to have these items.
Joan Clark Martinez, Cactus Patch Restaurant, spoke in opposition to the
item and the proposed fees, and asked what the City is doing to repair the
sidewalks.
Chris Barrett, resident and Business Owner, submitted correspondence for
the record and spoke in opposition to the agenda item, expressing concerns
about fencing requirements and impact to the sale of alcohol, and requested
clarification and consideration of lighting, tables, and portable heaters.
Jillian Clark, Cactus Patch Restaurant, submitted Written Statement Card
in opposition to the agenda item, requested business owners receive
outreach communication, questioned the insurance requirement, and
questioned High Street sidewalk and pepper tree maintenance by the City.
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the City Council to provide guidance and
modifications of the guidelines to staff and rescheduled the item for future
consideration at a date uncertain, and ensure outreach to High Street businesses
and residents.
C. Consider Approval of a Pavement Management Program and a Five-Year
Pavement Rehabilitation Plan. Staff Recommendation: Review and
consider for approval the Pavement Management Program, dated April
2023, and direct staff to implement the recommended Five-Year Pavement
Rehabilitation Plan.
Mr. Kim gave the staff report and Mostafa Nakhaei, PhD, Project Engineer
with IMS Infrastructure Management Services, LP, provided a presentation.
There were no speakers.
MOTION: Councilmember Castro moved, and Councilmember Groff seconded a
motion to approve the Pavement Management Program, dated April 2023, and
direct staff to implement the recommended Five-Year Pavement Rehabilitation
Plan. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
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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 2023/24 — October 18, 2023.
Staff Recommendation: Approve the warrant register.
B. Consider and Award Professional Services Agreement to Data Ticket, Inc.
for Citation Processing and Adjudication Services Related to Moorpark
Animal Control Code Violations. Staff Recommendation: Consider and
Award Professional Services Agreement for Citation Processing and
Adjudication Services related to Moorpark Animal Control Code Violations
to Data Ticket, Inc. for an amount of$15,000, plus a 10-percent contingency
of $1,500, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $16,500; and authorize the
City Manager to sign the Agreement, subject to final language approval of
the City Manager.
C. Consider Resolution Authorizing the City of Moorpark's Fiscal Year (FY)
2023/24 Transportation Development Act Claim. Staff Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2023-4213, authorizing the submittal of the City's
Transportation Development Act Claim. (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
D. Consider Agreement with P2S, Inc. for Building Commissioning Agent
Services for the New City Library and Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year
2023/24 Budget Allocating $63,745 from the Special Projects Fund to Fund
Commissioning Services. Staff Recommendation: 1) Approve Agreement
with P2S, Inc. for Commissioning Services, and authorize the City Manager
to execute the Agreement, subject to final language approval of the City
Manager; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2023-4214, amending the Fiscal
Year 2023/24 budget by allocating $63,745 from the Special Projects Fund
(3004) to fund these services.(ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
E. Consider Budget Amendment from Special Projects Fund (3004) to Allocate
Funding for Special Inspection and Materials Testing Services for City Hall
Tenant Improvement Project (C0070). Staff Recommendation: 1) Adopt
Resolution No. 2023-4215 approving Budget Amendment in the amount of
$40,000 for Special Inspection and Materials Testing Services for the City
Hall Tenant Improvement Project (C0070).(ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
F. Consider Report of Annual Review of a Development Agreement
Established in Connection with Industrial Planned Development Permit No.
2009-01 (Moorpark West Studios), Located at 11289 Los Angeles Avenue,
on the Application of Broad Reach Power. Staff Recommendation: Accept
the Community Development Director's report and recommendation that,
on the basis of substantial evidence, Broad Reach Power has complied in
good faith with the terms and conditions of the Development Agreement;
and 2) Deem the 2023 annual review for this project complete.
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G. Consider Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a One-Year Extension
of the Lease for the California Highway Patrol at the Moorpark Police
Services Center. Staff Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to
execute a one-year extension of the lease, with current terms and
previously established rental rates, subject to final language approval by the
City Manager.
H. Consider Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year 2023/24 Budget for Fire
Sprinkler Design Services Related to California Highway Patrol Tenant
Improvements at Moorpark Police Services Center. Staff Recommendation:
1) Authorize City Manager to sign Funding Authorization with County of
Ventura GSA for Fire Suppression Design Services in the amount of
$6,201.53, and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2023-4216, amending the Fiscal
Year 2023/24 Budget for Design Services for Fire Sprinkler System
Expansion for California Highway Patrol Tenant Improvement Project at
Moorpark Police Services Center. (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
I. Consider the 2024 Cooperative Agreement with the California Department
of Public Health Regarding Application of Pesticides for Public Health
Purposes. Staff Recommendation: Approve the 2024 Cooperative
Agreement and authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement on behalf of
the City.
J. Consider Senate Bill (SB) 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program Fiscal
Year (FY) 2022/23 and Adopt Resolution Authorizing Submittal of
Application to California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
(CalRecycle) for Grant Funds in the Amount of $77,305. Staff
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2023-4217, authorizing the City
Manager or their designee to submit an application to CalRecycle, to
execute any forms necessary to secure SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant
Program funds, and carry out the specified activities required by
CalRecycle. (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
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 10:29 p.m.
A. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8)
Properties: 240 Los Angeles Avenue
Agency Negotiator: Troy Brown, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Judith A. Patton Under
Negotiation: Price and terms for lease
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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; Daniel Kim, City
Engineer/Public Works Director, and Jessica Sandifer, Deputy Parks and
Recreation Director.
The Council reconvened into open session at 10:39 p.m. Mr. Brown
reported Item 12.A. was discussed and there was no action to report.
13. ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Enegren adjourned the meeting at 10:39 p.m.
Chris R. Enegren, Mayor
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