HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 2024 0403 CCSA REG ITEM 10CCITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA
City Council Meeting
of April 3, 2024
ACTION APPROVED STAFF
RECOMMENDATION.
BY A. Hurtado.
C. Consider Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting of March
6, 2024. 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 March 6, 2024
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark and the Successor Agency
was held on Wednesday, March 6, 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 6:31 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Community Development Director Carlene Saxton 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; Jeremy Laurentowski, Parks and
Recreation Director; Daniel Kim, City Engineer/Public Works
Director; Carlene Saxton, Community Development Director;
Hiromi Dever, Interim Finance Director; Roger Pichardo,
Program Manager; Chris Thompson, Senior Information
Systems Administrator; Captain Darin Hendren, Ventura
County Sheriff's Office; and Ky Spangler, City Clerk.
4. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS:
A. Proclamation Declaring March 2024 as Women’s History Month.
Mayor Enegren presented Carlene Saxton, President of Women Leading
Government and the City’s Community Development Director, with a
Proclamation declaring March 2024 as Women’s History Month.
A. Proclamation Declaring March 2024 as American Red Cross Month.
Mayor Enegren presented Hannah Wirz, a member of the American Red
Cross Pacific Coast Board, with a Proclamation declaring March 2024 as
American Red Cross Month.
Item: 10.C.
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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 March 6, along with Councilmembers Groff
and Means and Mayor Enegren, she attended the Chamber of Commerce ribbon
cutting for Insurance Brokers West.
Councilmember Groff reported on March 6 he and his office staff hosted the
Moorpark Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting for his business on High Street,
Insurance Brokers West.
Councilmember Groff reported on March 7 he attended the Ventura County
Taxpayers Association’s breakfast meeting at Moorpark College that featured a
presentation by the Ventura County Community College District on the current
needs and challenges of the County’s three colleges and the potential need for a
one billion dollar bond for the November 2024 election.
Councilmember Castro reported on February 22 he attended a conference at
California Lutheran University where speaker Dr. Jamshid Damooei shared his
research on the economic impact of undocumented immigrants and noted one key
point that undocumented immigrants in California have a higher rate of labor force
participation compared to the general population.
Councilmember Castro reported on February 29 he attended a conference at
California State University Channel Islands focused on generating workforce
housing.
Councilmember Castro reported on March 5 he gave a guest lecture on leadership
to graduate course students at California State University, Northridge.
Councilmember Castro reported on March 7 he had a conversation with a staff
member from Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin’s office to discuss agriculture,
farmland, and water access.
Councilmember Means reported on February 28 he, along with staff, attended a
presentation at California Lutheran University’s Center for Economic Research
and Forecasting and noted Ventura County is the least affordable County in the
state and its slower economic growth is a regional concern for Moorpark.
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Councilmember Means reported on March 5 he attended the Insurance Brokers
West ribbon cutting.
Mayor Enegren reported on February 24 he attended Moorpark Little League
opening day.
Mayor Enegren reported on March 1 he attended a Ventura County Transportation
Commission meeting.
Mayor Enegren reported on March 4 he participated in Read Across America at
Mountain Meadows elementary school.
Mayor Enegren reported on March 6 he attended the Moorpark Chamber of
Commerce Government Relations Committee meeting.
Mayor Enegren reported on March 5 he attended the ribbon cutting for Insurance
Brokers West.
Mayor Enegren announced the City of Moorpark invites residents to attend a free
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
www.moorparkca.gov/mentalhealth.gov.
Mayor Enegren extended an invitation to Moorpark residents, visitors, students,
and business owners, to provide input on a specific types of business they would
like to see open in Moorpark and offer thoughts on how the City can support
Moorpark's existing business community. The Economic Development Division
has released a quick survey seeking the public’s input on the City's economic
landscape. The survey can be found at www.discovermoorpark.com.
Mayor Enegren announced the Economic Development Division will be hosting a
free online workshop on Tuesday, March 26, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. to hear the
community's input. Details on how to register for the workshop will be released
soon on www.discovermoorpark.com and the "at" @DiscoverMoorpark Facebook
and Instagram social media platforms.
Mayor Enegren announced on Saturday, March 16 at 2:00 p.m. the Old Country
Grass Band will be playing at the Moorpark City Library. From foot-tapping jigs to
soul-stirring ballads, the Old Country Grass Band promises an afternoon of musical
bliss that will captivate audiences of all ages. On March 16 at 7:00 p.m.at the High
Street Arts Theater see the Moorpark Friends of the Library's Second Annual Night
of International Dance and Culture. Immerse yourself in a celebration of diversity
as performers from around the world showcase traditional dances and music.
Tickets are $20 for general admission and $15 for seniors and children under 12.
Take advantage of this opportunity, to experience the beauty of cultures from
across the globe in our backyard. Visit www.mfotl.com for more information.
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Mayor Enegren announced wristbands are on sale now for the annual Easter Egg
Hunt on Saturday, March 30 at Arroyo Vista Park. Join us for a day of egg hunts,
carnival games and attractions, crafts, and more. For details visit
www.moorparkca.gov/egghunt.gov.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None.
9. PRESENTATION/ACTION/DISCUSSION:
A. Consider Resolution Authorizing Mid-Year Amendments to Fiscal Year
2023/24 Budget. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-4227
amending the Fiscal Year 2023/24 budget as noted in Exhibits “A”, “B”, and
“C” to the attached resolution. (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
Ms. Dever gave the staff report and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
There were no speakers.
Questions and brief discussion among Council and staff focused on the
following: 1) confirmation that the Special Projects Fund is the source that
will be utilized funding the Library construction; 2) improving estimates for
development project fee revenues and variance expectations; and
3) revenue reductions will push out the implementation of capital
improvement projects.
MOTION: Mayor Enegren moved, and Councilmember Means seconded a motion to
adopt Resolution No. 2024-4227, amending the Fiscal Year 2023/24 budget as noted in
Exhibits “A”, “B”, and “C” to the attached resolution. The motion carried by unanimous
roll call vote.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR: (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
MOTION: Councilmember Groff moved, and Councilmember Delgado seconded a
motion to approve the Consent. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
A. Consider Warrant Register for Fiscal Year 2023/24 – March 6, 2024. Staff
Recommendation: Approve the warrant register.
B. Consider Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and Other Audit
Reports for Fiscal Year Ended (FYE) June 30, 2023. Staff
Recommendation: Accept and file the Annual Comprehensive Financial
Report (ACFR) and additional auditor reports for fiscal year ending June 30,
2023.
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C. Consider Senate Bill (SB) 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program Fiscal
Year (FY) 2022/23 and Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to
Submit Grant Application to California Department of Resources Recycling
and Recovery (CalRecycle), and Rescinding Resolution No. 2023-4217.
Staff Recommendation: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-4228, 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; and 2) Rescind Resolution No. 2023-4217. (ROLL CALL VOTE
REQUIRED)
D. Receive the City of Moorpark 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report
Including the Housing Element Progress Report. Staff Recommendation:
Receive and file the report.
E. Consider Rejection of Claim from Calor Ma Da Nescht. Staff
Recommendation: Reject the claim and direct staff to send a standard
rejection letter to the claimant.
F. Consider Resolution Amending Authorized Access of City Officials to Sales
and Use Tax Records and Rescinding Resolution No. 2008 -2760. Staff
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2024 -4229 and rescinding
Resolution No. 2008-2760. (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
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 6:58 p.m.
A. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Paragraph (1) of Subdivision (b) of Government Code Section 54957
Title: City Manager
B. 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 for Item 12.A. were Councilmembers Castro,
Delgado, Groff, Means, and Mayor Enegren; Troy Brown, City Manager.
City Manager Brown left at 7:31 p.m.; Present in closed session for Item
12.B. were Councilmembers Castro, Delgado, Groff, Means, and Mayor
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Enegren; Kevin Ennis, City Attorney (via Zoom); and PJ Gagajena,
Assistant City Manager.
The Council reconvened into open session at 8:08 p.m. Mr. Brown stated
Items 12.A. and 12.B. were discussed and there was no action to report.
13. ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Enegren adjourned the meeting at 8:08 p.m.
Chris R. Enegren, Mayor
ATTEST:
Ky Spangler, City Clerk
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