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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2024 0515 CC SA REG MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK Moorpark, California May 15, 2024 A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark and the Successor Agency was held on Wednesday, May 15, 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: Ventura County Sheriff's Office Sergeant Shawn Holzberger 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 (via Zoom); Hiromi Dever, Interim Finance Director; Michelle Woomer, Senior Management Analyst; Chris Thompson, Senior Information Systems Administrator; Captain Darin Hendren, Ventura County Sheriffs Office; and Ky Spangler, City Clerk. 4. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS: A. Proclamation Recognizing May 15, 2024, as Peace Officers Memorial Day. Mayor Enegren presented Proclamation to Ventura County Sheriffs Office Sergeant Shawn Holzberger, recognizing May 15, 2024, as Peace Officers Memorial Day. B. Proclamation Declaring May 19 to May 25, 2024, as Public Works Week. Mayor Enegren presented Proclamation to Senior Management Analyst Michelle Woomer, declaring May 19 to May 25, 2024, as Public Works Week. Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 2 May 15, 2024 5. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. 6. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA: CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the City Council to pull Consent Calendar Item 10.E. for individual consideration on the request of Councilmember Groff. 7. ANNOUNCEMENTS, FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS, AND REPORTS ON MEETINGS/CONFERENCES ATTENDED BY COUNCILMEMBERS AND MAYOR: Councilmember Delgado reported on May 2 she attended the Clean Power Alliance (CPA) Board meeting where rate setting and fees comparisons between CPA and Southern California Edison fees were discussed. Councilmember Delgado reported on May 2 she also attended the ribbon cutting for Jaxs Pizza which is now under new management, along with Mayor Enegren, Councilmember Groff, and City Manager Brown. Councilmember Delgado reported on May 3 she had the pleasure of reading the Spanish portion of a bilingual book alongside Councilmember Groff to Flory Elementary School students. Councilmember Delgado reported on May 7 she attended a Moorpark Chamber of Commerce event, along with Mayor Enegren and Councilmember Means, and had the opportunity to visit Moorheart Farms, and organization with a mission to help save horses sent to slaughter. Councilmember Delgado reported on May 8 she attended the Moorpark Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors meeting along with Mayor Enegren. Councilmember Delgado reported on May 8 she attended a ribbon cutting and property tour of a new affordable housing development in downtown Los Angeles featuring micro units which are a first in the Los Angeles area. Councilmember Delgado reported on May 9 she hosted the Moorpark Young Professionals group which meets the second Thursday of every month at noon at The Alley. Councilmember Delgado reported on May 11 she attended the Apricot Festival and extended thanks to the High Street Arts Center, the Moorpark Morning Rotary Club, and the City for putting on the event. Councilmember Delgado reported on May 13 she, along with all of the Council and City staff, attended the Moorpark State of the City address. She extended thanks Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 3 May 15, 2024 to Economic Development Manager John Bandek and staff for putting together the event that highlighted all Moorpark has to offer and what is to come. Councilmember Groff reported on May 2 he attended the ribbon cutting for Jax Pizza. Councilmember Groff reported on May 3 he participated in the First5 Take Five and Read to Kids event at Flory Elementary School. Councilmember Groff reported on May 13 he attended the State of the City address. Councilmember Castro reported on May 2 he participated in the First5 bilingual reading event at Flory Elementary School. Councilmember Castro reported on May 6 he attended a Transportation and Public Works standing committee meeting. Councilmember Castro reported on May 11 he participated at the CIF track and field finals hosted at Moorpark High School and then attended the Apricot Festival. Councilmember Castro reported on May 13 he attended the State of the City address. Councilmember Castro commented that May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Councilmember Means reported on May 5 he attended the Moorheart Farms ribbon cutting. Councilmember Means reported on May 11 he attended the Apricot Festival. Councilmember Means reported on May 13 he attended the State of the City address. Councilmember Means reported, due to a prior obligation, he must depart from the meeting at 7:15 p.m. Mayor Enegren reported on May 2 he attended the ribbon cutting for Jax Pizza. Mayor Enegren reported on May 5 he attended the Moorheart Farms ribbon cutting. Mayor Enegren reported on May 10 he attended the Ventura County Transportation Commission meeting. Mayor Enegren reported on May 11 he attended the Apricot Festival. Mayor Enegren reported on May 13 he attended the State of the City address. Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 4 May 15, 2024 Mayor Enegren extended an invitation to the Home Run Derby on Saturday, May 18 at Peach Hill Park. Compete for the most home runs, farthest hit, or just join us for a BBQ dinner. Advance registration is required. For details, visit the City's website. Mayor Enegren announced that as part of Mental Health Awareness Month, the City of Moorpark invites residents to attend a Suicide Prevention Webinar on Thursday, May 30, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services will share information about the nature of suicide, suicide related statistics, suicide risk factors, and warning signs. A Spanish language webinar will be scheduled separately on June 13. To register, go to the City's website. Mayor Enegren announced the Moorpark City Council is now accepting applications for appointment to the Moorpark Teen Council for a one-year term beginning on July 1, 2024, and ending on June 30, 2025. Appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by City Council, the Teen Council typically consists of no fewer than seven (7) and no more than fifteen (15) members who are Moorpark teens entering 7th to 12th grades in the fall. All applicants must reside within the City limits of the City of Moorpark and be enrolled in school. Special attention will be given to ensure that all middle schools and high schools in Moorpark have some representation on the Teen Council. The Teen Council assists the City's Recreation Division with planning and implementing Teen Programs. The Teen Council will typically meet monthly, beginning in September 2024, at the Arroyo Vista Recreation Center located at 4550 Tierra Rejada Road and will also be asked to volunteer at City of Moorpark special events sponsored by the City's Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department. Applications will only be accepted during an open annual recruitment and consistent with the posted instructions for the Teen Council recruitment. Online Applications must be submitted no later than Monday, May 27 by 5:00 p.m. Mayor Enegren announced the Parks, Recreation and Trails Planning Extravaganza on Tuesday, June 4 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Moorpark Community Center. This family-friendly event will be the final community workshop for both the Parks & Recreation Master Plan and the Arroyo Simi Trail Master Plan. You will have a chance to review and comment on both projects, and the Library and Recreation division will have fun games and activities for the entire family. Visit www.moorparkparksmasterplan.com for more information. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None. 9. PRESENTATION/ACTION/DISCUSSION: A. Receive and File Overview of Cannabis Regulatory Environment in the State of California from HdL Companies. Staff Recommendation: Receive and file presentation from HdL on Cannabis regulations. Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 5 May 15, 2024 Mr. Brown gave a staff report and introduced HdL Companies. Mark Lovelace, Senior Policy Advisor with HdL Companies provided a PowerPoint presentation. AT THIS POINT in the meeting, Councilmember Means departed. The time was 7:15 p.m. Police Chief Hendren also provided a PowerPoint presentation focused on legal framework and cannabis establishments in Ventura County. Questions from the City Council focused on the following: 1) how do cannabis retail establishments compare to other establishments such as bars; it was noted that cannabis establishments likely have lower calls for service than other retail establishments; 2) is there any correlation between the level of cannabis use and establishments opening where they did not exist before; 3) is the City experiencing sales tax leakage because cannabis consumption is already occurring; 4) discussion of other reasons aside from revenue generation that cities choose to permit cannabis retail establishments; 5) is there a tax rate threshold that cause sales to return to an unpermitted/untaxed type; 6) buffer zone standards and sizes; 7) it was clarified that the establishment in Thousand Oaks is both medicinal an adult use; 8) is there data on adolescent cannabis use and whether consumption increases when local establishments open; 9) is there any evidence of cannabis being laced with fentanyl; 10) discussion of co-morbidities between domestic violence and cannabis use and the ability to track those correlations. A Supplemental Report was distributed which included correspondence items received. Stephanie Maio, Moorpark resident, spoke in opposition to the City Council considering permitting cannabis sales in Moorpark, citing health, safety, and crime concerns. Joshua Tockerman, Moorpark resident and cannabis business owner, spoke regarding the Council's consideration of cannabis sales in Moorpark. Nicole Luekenga, Moorpark resident, expressed the opinion that this meeting was not publicized and further spoke in opposition to the City Council considering permitting cannabis sales in Moorpark. Discussion followed specifically noting that the City Council is not considering approval of permitting retail cannabis sales and item is focused on the collection of information on the regulatory, taxation, and data metrics. Understanding the ancillary impacts of retail sales is difficult. Looking at recent studies conducted since policy changes have taken place will be important as data collection continues. Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 6 May 15, 2024 CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the City Council to receive and file the presentation. 10. CONSENT CALENDAR: (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) MOTION: Councilmember Groff moved, and Councilmember Delgado seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item 10.E. which was pulled for individual consideration. The motion carried by roll call vote 4-0, Councilmember Means absent. A. Consider Warrant Register for Fiscal Year 2023/24 — May 15, 2024. Staff Recommendation: Approve the warrant register. B. Consider Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting of April 17, 2024. Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes. C. Consider Resolution Amending Authorized Access of City Officials to Sales and Use Tax Records and Rescinding Resolution No. 2024-4229. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-4242 and rescind Resolution No. 2024-4229. (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) D. Consider Amendment No. 7 to Fleet Tracking Services using Global Positioning System (GPS) Units between the City of Moorpark and NexTraq, LLC. Staff Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to sign Amendment No. 7 to the Agreement for Fleet Tracking services between the City of Moorpark and NexTraq, LLC, subject to final language approval by the City Manager. F. Consider Award of One-Year Agreement with Durham School Services L.P., for Bus Excursions and Charter Bus Transit Services, and Consider Resolution Establishing the 2024 Summer Beach Bus Program. Staff Recommendation: 1) Authorize award of one-year Agreement to Durham School Services, L.P., in an amount not-to-exceed $48,000; and authorize the City Manager to sign the Agreement, subject to final language approval of the City Manager; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-4243, establishing the 2024 Summer Beach Bus program. (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) G. Consider Amendment No. 2 to Agreement with Dial Security, Inc. for Installation of Intrusion Detection and Fire Alarm Monitoring Systems for New City Hall Tenant Improvements at 323 Science Drive. Staff Recommendation: Approve Amendment No. 2 to Agreement with Dial Security, Inc. for Installation of Intrusion Detection, Fire Alarm Monitoring and Humidity Sensors in the amount of $925.00, and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement, subject to final language approval of the City Manager. Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 7 May 15, 2024 The following item was pulled for individual consideration: AT THIS POINT in the meeting, Councilmember Groff announced his recusal from participation in Consent Calendar Item 10.E. because it involves a project within 500 feet of property that he owns on High Street. E. Consider Authorizing Recordation of the Notice of Completion for the Moorpark Station Sculpture Lighting 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 PPD0100785) as outlined in the agenda report. MOTION: Mayor Enegren moved, and Councilmember Delgado seconded a motion to approve Consent Calendar Item 10.E. The motion carried by roll call vote 3-1-0, Councilmember Groff recused and Councilmember Means absent. 11. ORDINANCES: None. 12. CLOSED SESSION: None. 13. 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