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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 1984 0104 CC REG ITEM 08paOB e G30O b3 goII 1µ10O OG L3I?L1L3lAS Cs'lxlo 93o�3f (805) 529-6864 CITY COUNCIL LETA YANCY-SUTTON MAYOR ALBERT PRIETO MAYOR PRO TEM ROGER BEAULIEU CLINT HARPER MEMORANDUM JERRY STRAUGHAN TO: Members off the City Council FROM: Niall Fi+t , City Manager DATE: January 4, 1984 SUBJECT: Manager's Report (Item 8 on the Agenda) The Manager's Report, listed under Item 8 of your Agenda for the January 4, 1984 meeting, will be delivered to each of you separately. NF:ddb January 4, 1984 IPoOO o P]OO &S SJOII i�OG OG GSp�1G3Q GQo 03�� (805) 529-6864 CITY COUNCIL LETA YANCY-SUTTON MAYOR ALBERT PRIETO MAYOR PRO TEM ROGER BEAULIEU The Honorable City Council CLINT HARPER City of Moorpark JERRY STRAUGHAN California Well, the City of Moorpark is now six months old. We have managed to accomplish a number of things during this period and have also weathered a few storms. While we still have many things left to do (frankly, there always will be something else to dol), we have made a dent and I think it is appropriate to pause for a moment and examine what has been done before starting on the tasks ahead of us. Some of the accomplishments may be mundane, while others are exceptional. In either case, all are important to the operation of municipal government in Moorpark. In any new organization there is always a "shake -down". While ours may not be over yet and it is always difficult to tell in advance how long this period will last, we have comea long way since July 2. This in good part can be credited to the fact that we have been in business since the date of incorporation. Through the generosity of the County, we have had office space and furniture, as well as office equipment, available to us. This has allowed your staff to spend crucial time immediately working on city matters. The following is a list of the notable accomplishments in 198: Organization of the City Council, including: (a) Selection of officers (b) Setting a hearing schedule (during the first 6 months the Council met 13 times) (c) Adoption of Rules of Procedures for Council Meetings -- Establishment and organization of a Planning Commission (has met 10 times) -- Establishment and organization of a Recreation and Parks Commission (has met 12 times) Adoption by Recreation and Parks Commission of rules, regulations and fee schedule for the operation of the Community Center The Honorable City Council Page 2 January 4, 1984 - Adoption of a Mobilehome Rent Review Ordinance and establishment and organization of a Mobilehome Rent Review Board (the Board has met 3 times) -- Review and denial of a Cable TV rate increase -- Consolidation of the next Municipal Election with the General Election to be held in November, 1984 -- The review under City Ordinance No. 4 of all 15 Residential Planned Development Permits subject to the Ordinance. This entailed a review by both the Planning Commission and the City Council of a total of 2, 896 dwellingunits, and one church. Of these units, 2, 281 were unbuilt and are expected to house an additional 7,117 residents within the City. This review was completed within 5 months, resulted in significant additional requirements being placed on the subject permits, and has been com- pleted without litigation. - Two of the nine required elements of the City General Plan -- the Land Use and Circulation Elements-- have been adopted. - At City request, CALTRANS is processing the redesignation of High Street as a local street - Ordinances have been adopted establishing fees for the provision of schools, police and fire facilities by new development I - We have acquired conference tables, chairs and other furniture for City offices at approximately 9090 cost savings An agreement with the City of Simi Valley has been entered into for the interim provisions of City employee benefits - Basic municipal ordinances have been adopted and are in the process of being established as a Municipal Code A City Auditor has been selected -- A City Bookkeeper has been retained and the City books are now being completed A City filing system has been established -- A Landscaping Maintenance District has been established for the Heatherglen Park and landscaping along Tierra Rejada Road and Los Angeles Avenue The Honorable City Council Page 3 January 4, 1984 -- Steps have been taken to establish a contractwith the Public Employees Retirement System -- A cooperative purchasing agreement has been entered into with the County of Ventura -- Council has reviewed a proposed Downtown Business Assessment District and directed that staff work with the Chamber of Commerce on this item Staff has also been directed to work with the Chamber of Commerce in developing an economic development brochure for the City -- The City Council has made appointments of its own members, as well as citizens, to various governmental committees and organizations County -wide, and full City participation is continuing The City is working with CALTRANS on a number of items including the connection of the 23 and 118 Freeways and the construction of a weigh station on Los Angeles Avenue - Two land use permits for new industrial development have been approved. These facilities will total 154, 980 square feet - A Planned Development Permit for 67 single family homes has been approved, which are now under construction A Work Program has been developed for the prioritization of City activities for the remainder of this fiscal year The design and establishment of permanent City offices has been commenced - The Council has reviewed a number of concerns expressed by residents and directed the preparation of a number of ordinances for future review on these matters Last, but not least, the City is presently on sound financial footing, and we have invested some of our funds in interest -bearing accounts. While this list may or may not be exhaustive, I believe it is very representa- tive of the accomplishments of the City of Moorpark during its first six months. The Honorable City Council Page 4 January 4, 1984 The next six months will be equally busy as we prepare and review plans for providing full services during the forthcoming fiscal year. RECOMMENDED ACTION Receive and file this report. NI�FRITZ City Manager/Director of Community Development NIF:ddb