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Home My WebLink AboutMIN 2024 0221 CC SPC JNT PCMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK AND MOORPARK PLANNING COMMISSION Moorpark, California February 21, 2024 A Joint Special and Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark and the Successor Agency and Moorpark Planning Commission was held on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, 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: Chair Landis led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. ROLL CALL: Present: Present: Staff Present: Commissioners Alva, Barrett, Di Cecco, Hamalainen, and Chair Landis. Councilmembers Castro, Delgado, Groff, Means, and Mayor Enegren. Troy Brown, City Manager; Kevin Ennis, City Attorney; Diana Varat, Assistant City Attorney; Brian Chong, Assistant to the City Manager; Jeremy Laurentowski, Parks and Recreation Director; Daniel Kim, City Engineer/Public Works Director; Carlene Saxton, Community Development Director; Doug Spondello, Deputy Community Development Director; Hiromi Dever, Budget and Finance Manager; Chris Thompson, Senior Information Systems Administrator; Carolina Tijerino, Human Resources Manager; April Rosser, Management Analyst -Housing; Captain Darin Hendren, Ventura County Sheriff's Office; and Blanca Garza, Deputy City Clerk II. 4. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS: A. Introduction of Employee Charlie Cannon, Maintenance Worker I in the Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department. Mayor Enegren noted Charlie Cannon was unable to attend and will be introduced at a future meeting. Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency & Planning Commission Moorpark, California Page 2 February 21, 2024 5. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. 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 February 16 she attended the Moorpark Chamber of Commerce breakfast meeting. Councilmember Groff reported on February 15 he attended the Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) Board meeting. Councilmember Groff reported on February 15 he attended the Ventura County Taxpayers Association (VCTA) Board meeting. Councilmember Castro reported on February 9 he attended the dedication ceremony for the public art installation at the Metrolink train station. Councilmember Castro reported on February 14 he attended a Ventura County Leadership Academy (VCLA) luncheon where Sheriff Fryhoff gave an update. Councilmember Means reported on February 9 he attended the public art installation at the Metrolink train station. Mayor Enegren reported on February 9 he attended the dedication ceremony for the public art installation at the Metrolink train station. Mayor Enegren reported he was involved in an Eagle Scout project that involved delegation of tasks to complete community-benefit project. On February 10 the project took place at the Community Center park where a group of about 20 people painted the fence and added mulch, plants, and a tree. Mayor Enegren reported on February 10 he attended the Moorpark Library's reptile display. Mayor Enegren reported on February 13 he attended the High Sweet Creamery ground breaking ceremony along with Councilmember Groff. Mayor Enegren announced Moorpark High School invites all members of the Moorpark community to attend a free Mental Health and Wellness Fair this Friday, February 23, on the Moorpark High School quad. Attendees can learn about mental health and wellness resources in the community that benefit students and their families. You do not need to have a Moorpark High student in your household Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency & Planning Commission Moorpark, California Page 3 February 21, 2024 to attend. Presentations start at 1 :00 p.m. for high school students and staff, and at 3:30 p.m. for the community at large. Mayor Enegren announced the City of Moorpark invites residents to attend a Mental Health Resources Webinar on Thursday, March 7, 2024, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Ventura County Behavioral Health will share information about mental health resources available in Ventura County and the community. Spanish language interpretation is available. To register, go to the City's website. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None. 9. PRESENTATION/ACTION/DISCUSSION: A. Consider Ventura County Civic Alliance 2023 State of the Region Report. Staff Recommendation: Receive presentation. Mr. David Maron representing the Ventura County Civic Alliance gave a PowerPoint presentation on the 2023 State of the Region. There were no speakers. CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the City Council to receive and file the presentation. B. Consider Presentation on New Housing Laws. Staff Recommendation: Receive presentation. Ms. Varat gave a PowerPoint presentation on new housing laws. There were no speakers. CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the City Council to receive and file the presentation. AT THIS POINT in the meeting the Special Joint Planning Commission meeting was adjourned. The time was 8:14 p.m. AT THIS POINT in the meeting Mayor Enegren called the Regular Moorpark City Council meeting to order at 8:17 p.m. C. Consider Resolution Amending the Salary Plan for Non-Competitive Service and Competitive Service Employees Revising the Effective Date of the City Manager's Salary, and Rescinding Resolution No. 2023-4188. Staff Recommendation: Prior to a motion to adopt the revised Salary Plan Resolution, the Mayor shall make an oral summary report for compliance with Section 54953(c)(3) of the Government Code as follows: "Staff is recommending the City Council approve a revised Salary Plan Resolution Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency & Planning Commission Moorpark, California Page4 February 21, 2024 to accurately reflect the effective date of City Manager Troy Brown's salary adjustment as the pay period beginning on February 25, 2023. All Non- Competitive Service employee positions are consistent with the local agency executive definition in Section 3511.1(d) of the Government Code: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-4225, amending the Salary Plan for Non- Competitive Service and Competitive Service Employees and rescinding Resolution No. 2023-4188. (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) Ms. Tijerino gave the staff report. There were no speakers. Prior to a motion to adopt the revised Salary Plan Resolution, Mayor Enegren made the following oral summary report for compliance with Section 54953(c)(3) of the Government Code: "Staff is recommending the City Council approve a revised Salary Plan Resolution to accurately reflect the effective date of City Manager Troy Brown's salary adjustment as the pay period beginning on February 25, 2023. All Non-Competitive Service employee positions are consistent with the local agency executive definition in Section 3511.1(d) of the Government Code." MOTION: Councilmember Delgado moved, and Councilmember Castro seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2024-4225 and rescind Resolution No. 2023- 4188. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. 10. CONSENT CALENDAR: (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) MOTION: Mayor Enegren moved, and Councilmember Groff seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. A. B. C. D. Consider Warrant Register for Fiscal Year 2023/24 -February 21, 2024. Staff Recommendation: Approve the warrant register. Consider Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting of January 17, 2024. Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes. Consider Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting of February 7, 2024. Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes. Consider Resolution Amending the Classification Plan for Non-Competitive and Competitive Service Employees Adding Landscape Maintenance Inspector, and Rescinding Resolution No. 2023-4168. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-4226 amending the Classification Plan and rescinding Resolution No. 2023-4168. (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency & Planning Commission Moorpark, California Page 5 February 21, 2024 E. Consider Report of Annual Development Agreement Review, Established in Connection with Residential Planned Development No. 2021-01 (Beltramo Ranch), Located at 11930 Los Angeles Avenue, on the Application of Nancy Johns on behalf of KB HOME Greater Los Angeles, Inc. Staff Recommendation: 1) Accept the Community Development Director's report and recommendation that, on the basis of substantial evidence, the Developer has complied in good faith with the terms and conditions of the agreement; and 2) Deem the 2024 annual review process for this project complete. F. Consider Report of Annual Development Agreement Review, Established in Connection with Residential Planned Development No. 2012-02 (Vendra Gardens), for a 200-Unit Apartment Complex on Approximately 11.66 Acres at 150 Casey Road, on the Application of Dan Johnson of Danco Communities (on Behalf of Moorpark Casey Road L.P.). Staff Recommendation: 1) Accept the Community Development Director's report and recommendation that, on the basis of substantial evidence, the Developer has complied in good faith with the terms and conditions of the agreement; and 2) Deem the 2024 annual review process for this project complete. G. Consider Report of Annual Development Agreement Review, Established in Connection with Residential Planned Development No. 2005-02 (Everett Street Terraces), on 2.44 Acres of Property, Located at the Intersection of Everett Street and Walnut Canyon Road, on the Application of John Newton (on Behalf of John C. Chiu, FLP-N). Staff Recommendation: 1) Accept the Community Development Director's report and recommendation that, on the basis of substantial evidence, the Developer has complied in good faith with the terms and conditions of the agreement; and 2) Deem the 2024 annual review process for this project complete. H. Consider Notice of Final Acceptance of the Moorpark Station North Parking Lot Public Art Project (C0052). Staff Recommendation: Approve Notice of Final Acceptance of Moorpark Station North Parking Lot Public Art Project and authorize the City Manager to sign the Notice, subject to final language approval of the City Manager. 11. ORDINANCES: None. 12. CLOSED SESSION: Mr. Brown requested the City Council go into closed session for discussion of Item 12.B. only on the agenda. The time was 8:23 p.m. Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency & Planning Commis s ion Moorpark, California Page 6 February 21 , 2024 A. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 Properties : 1063 -1123 Walnut Canyon Road APNs : 511 -0-030 -250 , -260 , -270 , -280 , -290 , and - 300 Agency Negotiator: Troy Brown , City Manager Negotiating Parties : Ashish Bhagat Under Negotiation : Price and terms for potential sale of the property B. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (Pursuant to Paragraph (1) of Subdivision (b) of Government Code Section 54957) Title : City Manager The Council reconvened into open session at 8 :37 p .m . Mr . Brown stated Item 12 .B. was discu ssed and there was no action to report . 13 . ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Enegren adjourned the meeting at 8:37 p.m . ATT ES T: