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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 2024 0501 CCSA REG ITEM 10BCITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA City Council Meeting of May 1, 2024 ACTION APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION. BY A. Hurtado. B. Consider Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting of April 3, 2024. Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes. (Staff: Ky Spangler, City Clerk) Item: 10.B. 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. Item: 10.B. 28 Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 2 April 3, 2024 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. 29 Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 3 April 3, 2024 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 30 Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 4 April 3, 2024 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. 31 Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 5 April 3, 2024 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 32 Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 6 April 3, 2024 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.” 33 Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 7 April 3, 2024 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. 34 Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 8 April 3, 2024 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). 35 Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 9 April 3, 2024 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. Enegren, Mayor ATTEST: Ky Spangler, City Clerk 36