HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2024 0403 CC SA REG MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND
SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK
Moorpark, California April 3, 2024
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark and the Successor Agency
was held on Wednesday, April 3, 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:
Moorpark Morning Rotary Club Member Chris Barrett 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; Doug Spondello, Community Development Director;
Hiromi Dever, Interim Finance Director; Jessica Sandifer,
Deputy Parks and Recreation Director; Chris Thompson,
Senior Information Systems Administrator; Captain Darin
Hendren, Ventura County Sheriff's Office; and Ky Spangler,
City Clerk.
4. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS:
None.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Ken Rayzor spoke to announce the Moorpark Apricot Festival.
6. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
None.
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7. ANNOUNCEMENTS, FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS, AND REPORTS ON
MEETINGS/CONFERENCES ATTENDED BY COUNCILMEMBERS AND
MAYOR:
Councilmember Delgado reported on March 14 she attended the Moorpark
Chamber of Commerce's Young Professionals Group meeting along with Mayor
Enegren.
Councilmember Delgado reported on March 24 she volunteered at Many Mansions
Bowls of Hope, along with Councilmember Castro and many other county officials.
This event raises awareness and funds for programs that serve veterans, seniors,
and the formerly homeless.
Councilmember Delgado reported on March 27 she was honored to participate on
a Women's History Month panel at Moorpark College.
Councilmember Delgado reported on April 2 she attended the Moorpark Chamber
of Commerce networking mixer at Ambiance Home Furnishings, along with Mayor
Enegren, Councilmember Groff, and City Manager Brown.
Councilmember Groff reported on March 15 he attended the Moorpark Chamber
of Commerce breakfast meeting.
Councilmember Groff reported on April 2 he attended the Moorpark Chamber of
Commerce networking mixer at Ambiance Home Furnishings.
Councilmember Castro reported on March 7 he attended the Moorpark Mental
Health Resources webinar facilitated by Assistant City Manager PJ Gagajena.
Councilmember Castro reported on March 24 he attended the Many Mansions
Bowls of Hope event.
Councilmember Castro reported on April 3 he attended a meeting at the Ventura
County Government Center where Congresswoman Brownley announced funding
of almost one million dollars for Ventura County's regional public safety radio
project which will move the County's radio communications from analog to digital
technology, increasing first responder's ability to communicate during intense
events, emergencies and disasters.
Mayor Enegren reported on March 14 he attended the Moorpark Chamber of
Commerce's Young Professionals Group meeting.
Mayor Enegren reported on April 2 he attended the Moorpark Chamber of
Commerce mixer at Ambiance Home Furnishings.
Mayor Enegren announced spring Skate Night on Friday, April 12. The fun takes
place from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Arroyo Vista Community Park's multi-use
court. Admission is free. For details visit the City's website.
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Mayor Enegren announced registration is now open for the Apricot Slam Pickleball
Tournament. The tournament will be held on April 27 and 28 at Arroyo Vista
Community Park. Sign your team up for men's, women's, mixed, or senior
divisions, all skill levels welcome. Tournament details and registration information
available at the City's website.
Mayor Enegren announced the Moorpark Earth Festival on Saturday, May 4 from
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Arroyo Vista Community Park. We'll celebrate our
beautiful Earth and Arbor Day with Community Yard Sale booths, eco-friendly
vendors, garden giveaways, and more. New this year is a Kids Swap Meet, where
kids can bring their gently used toys and clothes to sell or trade. Applications and
event information available at the City's website.
Mayor Enegren announced the City's First Time Home Buyer Program has one
home available. Applications are currently being accepted with the application
period closing at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, April 19, 2024. For more information on the
program or how to apply, you can visit the City's website or contact staff at
housing@moorparkca.gov.
Mayor Enegren announced the City of Moorpark will be sponsoring a homebuyer
workshop on Saturday, April 27, 2024. The workshop will take place from 9:00
a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at City Hall in the Apricot Room and is free of charge. The
Ventura County Community Development Corporation will be providing
information on the steps to buy a home, the dos and don'ts of buying, credit
boosting tips, as well as information on first-time homebuyer loans and down
payment assistance programs. You can register for the workshop by going to
www.vccdc.org/events or by calling 805-273-7800.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None.
9. PRESENTATION/ACTION/DISCUSSION:
A. Consider Presentation from Erik Sternad, Executive Director of Interface
Children and Family Services on the 2-1-1 Ventura County Annual Report.
Staff Recommendation: Receive presentation.
Mr. Erik Sternad, Executive Director of Interface Children and Family
Services, gave the 2-1-1 Ventura County Annual Report and PowerPoint
presentation.
Questions and comments by the Council focused on the following:
1) anything that was not evident in the presentation with respect to
pandemic recovery and how the types of calls changed over time during the
pandemic. Calls have come back down to pre-pandemic levels; however,
the need for mental health services continues to remain strong and is
affected by the lack of clinicians. Sternad discussed the data that is
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available to make comparisons and research questions and data; and
2) questions regarding the Moorpark numbers relative to the County,
percentage of population against percentage of calls, and number of new
calls coming from Moorpark.
There were no speakers.
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the City Council to receive the presentation.
B. Consider the City of Moorpark's Long-term Financial Plan. Staff
Recommendation: Receive and file the City of Moorpark's Long-term
Financial Plan.
Mr. Brown gave the staff report and PowerPoint presentation.
Questions and brief discussion among Council and staff focused on the
following: 1) where the City stands in comparison to sales tax rates in to
other cities in the County and State; Moorpark stands toward the bottom tier
as 75% of cities have sales tax augmentation that puts them above 7.25%;
2) whether sales tax increase scenarios and public safety services
expenditure reduction scenarios have been presented to the public in the
recent past and the outcome; 3) increases in property tax revenues would
be offset by increases in public safety demands; 4) future developments will
have Community Facilities Districts that will fund a variety of services and
maintenance, but not police and fire; 5) it was noted that flexibility is limited
with what can be done if General Fund transfers need to continue;
6) nothing in the assumptions of the long-term financial plan addresses
repaying reserves, public safety enhancements, and does not recognize the
annual budget surplus; and 7) City expenses outpace revenue growth.
There were no speakers.
Brief discussion followed regarding: 1) there are other elements that are not
reflected and/or considered in the plan; as the population grows,
adjustments will be needed; 2) be observant and analytical regarding
business movement from brick and mortar to online sales; surrounding
cities are at similar sales tax rates as Moorpark, and how the shift effects
Moorpark's sale tax revenues; 3) requested data on metrics that compare
consumer behavior in locations with higher sales tax rates vs. those Ventura
County cities with higher percentages of low income individuals and to
consider the services each city provides to its residents.
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the City Council to receive and file the
report.
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C. Consider Donation of a Rainbow Bridge from the Moorpark Morning Rotary
Club at College View Park; and Making a Determination of Exemption
Under the California Environmental Quality Act in Connection Therewith.
Staff Recommendation: Accept donation from the Morning Rotary Club for
a Rainbow Bridge and Associated Improvements at College View Park as
described in the staff report and make a determination of exemption
pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act.
Prior to presentation of the staff report, Councilmembers Groff and Means
announced that they are members of the Moorpark Morning Rotary Club
which is the entity proposed to undertake the project. Neither is an officer
of the Moorpark Morning Rotary and have no financial interests in the
contract between the City and the Club, and therefore state law allows their
participation in the decision predicated on oral disclosure and disclosure in
the meeting minutes.
Mr. Laurentowski gave the staff report.
Questions and brief discussion among Council and staff focused on the
following: 1) confirmation this location is not a place to sprinkle cremation
or pet remains; it was noted park rules will be updated to address use and
enforcement concerns; and 2) confirmation that maintenance costs for the
structure will be negligible.
Chris Barrett, Moorpark resident and acting president of the Moorpark
Morning Rotary Club, spoke in support of the bridge project.
Brief discussion followed with direction for staff to return at a future meeting
to present adjustments to park rules, and thanks were extended to the
Rotary Club.
MOTION: Mayor Enegren moved, and Councilmember Delgado seconded a
motion to accept the donation from the Morning Rotary Club for a Rainbow Bridge
and Associated Improvements at College View Park as described in the staff report
and making a determination of exemption pursuant to the California Environmental
Quality Act. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
D. Consider Resolution Approving Amendment No. 6 to the Employment
Agreement Between the City of Moorpark and City Manager Troy Brown.
Staff Recommendation: Prior to a motion to adopt the Resolution approving
Amendment No. 6 to the Employment Agreement between the City of
Moorpark and Troy Brown, 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 Amendment No.
6 to the Employment Agreement between the City and Troy Brown that
effective retroactively with the paycheck dated March 15, 2024. Mr. Brown
shall receive an annual base salary of $263,972.80 at an hourly rate of
$126.91." Adopt Resolution No. 2024-4230 approving Amendment No. 6
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to the Employment Agreement between the City of Moorpark and City
Manager Troy Brown. (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
Mr. Ennis gave the staff report.
There were no speakers.
Prior to a motion, Mayor Enegren made the following announcement in
accordance with Section 54953(c)(3) of the Government Code as follows:
"Staff is recommending the City Council approve Amendment No. 6 to the
Employment Agreement between the City and Troy Brown that effective
retroactively with the paycheck dated March 15, 2024, Mr. Brown shall
receive an annual base salary of$263,972.80 at an hourly rate of$126.91."
MOTION: Mayor Enegren moved, and Councilmember Groff seconded a motion
to adopt Resolution No. 2024-4230 approving Amendment No. 6 to the
Employment Agreement between the City of Moorpark and City Manager Troy
Brown. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
E. Consider Resolution Amending the Salary Plan for Non-Competitive
Service and Competitive Service Employees Revising the City Manager's
Salary, and Rescinding Resolution No. 2024-4225. 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 an amended Salary Plan Resolution to revise the City Manager's
annual base salary to $263,972.80 effective retroactively with the paycheck
dated March 15, 2024, subject to the City Council's approval of Amendment
No. 6 to City Manager Troy Brown's Employment Agreement. The City
Manager position is consistent with the local agency executive definition in
Section 3511.1(d) of the Government Code." Adopt Resolution No. 2024-
4231, amending the Salary Plan for Non-Competitive Service and
Competitive Service Employees and rescinding Resolution No. 2024-4225.
(ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
Mr. Ennis gave the staff report.
There were no speakers.
Prior to a motion, Mayor Enegren made the following announcement in
compliance with Section 54953(c)(3) of the Government Code as follows:
"Staff is recommending the City Council approve an amended Salary Plan
Resolution to revise the City Manager's annual base salary to $263,972.80
effective retroactively with the paycheck dated March 15, 2024, subject to
the City Council's approval of Amendment No. 6 to City Manager Troy
Brown's Employment Agreement. The City Manager position is consistent
with the local agency executive definition in Section 3511.1(d) of the
Government Code."
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MOTION: Mayor Enegren moved, and Councilmember Castro seconded a motion
to adopt Resolution No. 2024-4231 amending the Salary Plan for Non-Competitive
Service and Competitive Service Employees and rescinding Resolution No. 2024-
4225. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR: (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
MOTION: Councilmember Means 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 — April 3, 2024. Staff
Recommendation: Approve the warrant register.
B. Consider Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting
and Special Joint City Council/Planning Commission Meeting of
February 21, 2024.
C. Consider Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting
of March 6, 2024.
D. Consider Authorizing Recordation of the Notice of Completion for the High
Street Arts Center Re-Roof Project and Release of Bonds in Accordance
with the Contract. Staff Recommendation: 1) Authorize the City Clerk to file
the Notice of Completion; and 2) Authorize release of the Performance
Bond and Payment Bond (Number 24259802) as outlined in the agenda
report.
E. Consider Amendment No. 1 to Agreement with M6 Consulting, Inc. for
Construction Management Services for Tenant Improvements at 323
Science Drive. Staff Recommendation: 1) Approve Amendment No. 1 to
Agreement with m6 Consulting, Inc., for additional construction
management services for the City Hall Tenant Improvement project in the
amount of $272,400; and authorize the City Manager to execute the
Agreement subject to final language approval of the City Manager; and 2)
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-4232, amending the Fiscal Year 2024/2025
budget allocating $272,400 from the Special Projects Fund (3004) to fund
these additional services. (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
F. Consider Approval of Purchase and Sale Agreement with Dr. Yossi Bar-
Zion for 780 Walnut Street. 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.
G. Consider the City's 2024 Legislative Platform Update. Staff
Recommendation: Review the draft 2024 Legislative Platform, make
amendments as desired, and approve it to guide the City's legislative and
intergovernmental activities.
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H. Consider Resolution Amending the Authorization of Investment of City
Monies in the Local Agency Investment Fund and Rescinding Resolution
No. 2023-4167. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-4233
Amending the Authorization of Investment of City Monies in the Local
Agency Investment Fund and rescinding Resolution No. 2023-4167. (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 8:09 p.m.
Prior to adjourning to closed session, Councilmember Delgado announced she
would be recusing herself from Agenda Item 12.B. relating to the sale of City
properties at 1063-1123 Walnut Canyon Road. One of the parties proposing to
buy those properties is represented by an agent and broker in the same real estate
firm she is affiliated with, and even though she would not gain or lose any money
from the transaction, the decision could financially affect the real estate broker in
the same firm that she works with.
A. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
(Pursuant to Paragraph (1) of Subdivision (b) of Government Code
Section 54957)
Title: City Attorney
B. 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) and
1293-1331 Walnut Canyon Road
(APNs 511-0-040-120, -130, -140)
Agency Negotiator: Troy Brown, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Rose Property Management, LLC /Ashish Bhagat
Under Negotiation: Price and terms for potential sale of the property
Present in closed session for Item 12.A. were Councilmembers Castro,
Delgado, Groff, Means, and Mayor Enegren; Troy Brown, City Manager;
Kevin Ennis, City Attorney. Councilmember Delgado departed at 8:12 p.m.
Present in closed session for Item 12.B. were Councilmembers Castro,
Groff, Means, and Mayor Enegren; Troy Brown, City Manager; Kevin Ennis,
City Attorney; Jessica Sandifer, Deputy Parks and Recreation Director; and
Brian Moncrief, Kosmont Companies (via Zoom).
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The Council reconvened into open session at 8:50 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 8:50 p.m.
Chris R. egren, Mayor
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