HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2024 0605 CC SA REG MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND
SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK
Moorpark, California June 5, 2024
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark and the Successor Agency
was held on Wednesday, June 5, 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:
Assistant City Manager PJ Gagajena 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 & Recreation Director; Shanna Farley, Principal
Planner; Michelle Woomer, Senior Management Analyst;
Stephanie Anderson, Recreation Services Manager; Victoria
Peterson, Recreation Supervisor; Andres Pena, Information
Systems Technician II; Captain Darin Hendren, Ventura
County Sheriff's Office; and Blanca Garza, Deputy City Clerk.
4. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS:
A. Recognition of Outgoing Teen Council Members.
Mayor Enegren presented Certificates of Recognition to Capri Alva, Allie
Cano, Katelyn Craft, Abe Jeong, Zoey Jeong, Alison Jimenez, Elijah
Luekenga, Aadya Magadala, Dylan Montelibano, Everly Moore, Aditya
Popuri, Sahil Sampangi, Jai Sarin, Amber Yakel, and Jade Yakel for their
service on the 2023/24 Teen Council.
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5. PUBLIC COMMENT:
One written correspondence regarding Item 10.M. was received, distributed, and
made publicly available in hard copy and on the City's website.
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 May 16 she attended the Ventura County
Animal Services Commission meeting where Ventura Councilmember Liz Campos
was elected as Chair.
Councilmember Delgado reported on May 17 she attended the Moorpark Chamber
of Commerce breakfast.
Councilmember Delgado reported on May 27 she attended the Memorial Day
event hosted by the Morning Rotary, along with Mayor Enegren and
Councilmember Castro.
Councilmember Delgado reported on May 30 she attended the Southern California
Edison Emergency Operations tour in Irwindale along with City Manager Brown.
Councilmember Delgado reported on June 1 she attended the ribbon cutting for
Sr. Ozzy's grand opening.
Councilmember Delgado reported she attended a viewing of Young Frankenstein
at the High Street Arts Center.
Councilmember Delgado reported on June 7 she attended the ribbon cutting for
Freda's on High Street along with Mayor Enegren and Councilmember Groff.
Councilmember Delgado reported she attended the Job Fair on June 5 hosted by
the Moorpark Chamber of Commerce.
Councilmember Groff reported on May 16 he attended the Economic Development
Collaborative Board meeting.
Councilmember Groff reported on May 17 he attended the Moorpark Chamber of
Commerce breakfast.
Councilmember Groff reported on May 17 he attended the Moorpark High School
Baseball team's game along with Mayor Enegren and Councilmember Delgado.
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Councilmember Groff reported on May 23 he attended the Peace Officers
Memorial Event at Ventura County.
Councilmember Groff reported on June 4 he, along with Mayor Enegren,
Councilmember Delgado, and many City staff, attended Freda's grand opening
and ribbon cutting.
Councilmember Groff reported he attended the Moorpark Job Fair which was a
great turn out for applicants and local businesses.
Councilmember Castro reported he attended both of the Memorial Day events, the
first at the Veteran's Memorial put together by the American Legion and the Field
of Valor event put together by the Morning Rotary.
Councilmember Means reported on May 17 and 18 he attended the Geopolitical
Summit sponsored by the YPO (Young Presidents Organization) a Global
Opportunities and Geopolitical Risks Conference and held in London where global
and national dynamics were the topics of discussion.
Councilmember Means reported on May 27, 28, and 29 he visited Amsterdam,
noted that Amsterdam legalized marijuana some time ago, and commented on the
opportunity to see the pros and cons from the citizens there following the City's
recent workshop on the topic. The major concern expressed by residents is that it
is attracting the wrong type of tourism.
Councilmember Means reported on June 2 he visited Moor Park, which is right
outside of London, and also named after the Moorpark Apricot.
Councilmember Means reported he attended the Moorpark Job Fair on June 5.
Mayor Enegren reported on May 17 he attended the Moorpark Chamber of
Commerce breakfast.
Mayor Enegren reported on May 27 he attended the Veteran's Memorial Day
ceremony and the Field of Valor event.
Mayor Enegren reported on June 1 he attended the ribbon cutting for Sr. Ozzy's,
a new restaurant in town.
Mayor Enegren reported on June 4 he attended the ribbon cutting at Freda's on
High Street.
Mayor Enegren reported on June 5 he attended the Government Relations
meeting at the Moorpark Chamber of Commerce.
Mayor Enegren reported on June 5 he attended the Moorpark Job Fair.
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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 and no more than fifteen 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 by the extended date
which his no later than Friday, June 7, 2024, by 5:00 p.m.
Mayor Enegren announced the Moorpark City Council is now accepting
applications for appointment to the Moorpark Library Board. To learn more, please
visit the City's website for information on the on-line application. Online
Applications must be submitted by Monday, July 1, 2024, by 5:00 p.m.
Mayor Enegren announced the City of Moorpark invites residents to attend a
Spanish-language Suicide Prevention Webinar on Thursday, June 13, 2024, 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. To register, go to www.moorparkca.gov/saludmental.
Mayor Enegren announced registration is open for summer camps at the Arroyo
Vista Recreation Center. Programs include Camp Moorpark, a day camp for
children ages 5 to 10, Adventure Camp with three field trips per week for ages 11
to 13, and a variety of specialty camps including Sportsmania, Lego Engineering,
Movie Making, Extreme Nerf Camp, and more. For details on summer camps, visit
www.moorparkca.gov/recreation.
Mayor Enegren announced the first summer Movie in the Park is set for Saturday,
June 8 at the Arroyo Vista Community Park. Our movie this month is a Date Night,
with a screening of The Wedding Singer. Admission is free and food is available
for purchase. Couples who need childcare can also sign their children up for a
special Parent's Night Out workshop. For details visit www.moorparkga_gov/
movies.
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8. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Consider Final Review of the Assessment Engineer's Report for the Parks
and Recreation Maintenance and Improvement Assessment District and
Consider Resolution Confirming the Levy Amount and Ordering the
Continuation of Assessment for Fiscal Year 2024/25. Staff
Recommendation: 1) Open the public hearing, take public testimony, and
close the public hearing; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-4244
Confirming the Levy Amount and Ordering the Continuation of Assessment
for Fiscal Year 2024/25. (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
Ms. Dever gave the staff report and PowerPoint presentation.
Questions and discussion followed among the Councilmembers, City
Attorney and staff regarding the following: 1) confirmation that the .47% over
the City's assessment increase cap of 3% will carry over to a future year
and will be applied if the CPI increase does not reach 3%; 2) confirmation
that the currently banked CPI increase percentage amounts can be drawn
from if future CPI increases do not reach 3%; 3) the General Fund has
subsidized the Parks Maintenance District since inception; changes would
require policy discussions to revisit desired subsidy levels; 4) explanation
of the Proposition 218 process required in order to increase the parks
maintenance assessment levy amounts; 5) conversation on other cities that
have attempted assessment increases and how the process may be
approached in Moorpark; 6) staff confirmed assessment levies fund 39% of
the allowable 75% that could be charged.
The public hearing was opened at 7:02 p.m.; having no speakers, the public
hearing was closed.
Brief discussion followed noting that changes to the current funding situation
need to be considered.
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the City Council to direct staff to return with
an agenda item in September or October 2024 presenting information on the park
maintenance assessment increase requirements, process, and associated costs.
MOTION: Councilmember Groff moved, and Councilmember Delgado seconded a
motion to adopt Resolution No. 2024-4244, confirming the levy amount and
ordering the continuation of assessment for Fiscal Year 2024/25. The motion
carried by unanimous roll call vote.
B. Consider Final Review of the Assessment Engineer's Report for the
Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Assessment Districts and Consider
Resolution Confirming the Levy Amounts and Ordering the Continuation of
Assessment for Fiscal Year 2024/25. Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the
public hearing, take public testimony, and close the public hearing; and
2) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-4245 confirming the Levy Amounts and
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Ordering the Continuation of Assessment for Fiscal Year 2024/25. (ROLL
CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
Ms. Dever gave the staff report and PowerPoint presentation.
The public hearing was opened at 7:17 p.m.; having no speakers, the public
hearing was closed.
MOTION: Councilmember Means moved, and Councilmember Delgado seconded
a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2024-4245, confirming the levy amount and
ordering the continuation of assessment for Fiscal Year 2024/25. The motion
carried by unanimous roll call vote.
C. Consider a Resolution Approving Downtown Specific Plan Amendment
No. 5 to Include Provisions Related to the Mixed-Use Low, Mixed-Use
Medium, Medium Density Residential, and Multifamily Residential Zones in
the Downtown Specific Plan to Align with the 2023 Zoning Code Update
and Making a Determination of Consistency with the Certified General Plan
2050 Program Environmental Impact Report Pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act in Connection Therewith. Staff
Recommendation: Continue the item to the June 19, 2024, City Council
meeting. No public testimony will be taken at the meeting of June 5, 2024.
(ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, Councilmember Groff announced his recusal from
participation because the item involves an amendment to the Downtown Specific
Plan and he owns commercial property on High Street within the boundaries of the
Specific Plan.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, Councilmember Castro announced his recusal
from participation because the item involves an amendment to the Downtown
Specific Plan and his home is located within the boundaries of the Specific Plan.
Mr. Spondello announced a continuance of the item to the June 19, 2024,
City Council meeting. Staff confirmed no public testimony will be taken at
this meeting and there are no speakers present requesting to speak.
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the City Council to approve staffs
recommendation and continue the item to the June 19, 2024, City Council meeting
with no public testimony taken at the meeting of June 5, 2024.
D. Consider Adopting a Resolution Granting a Request to Waive the Collection
of Development Impact Fees in the Amount of$155,473.11 for Applications
for Residential Additions and Accessory Dwelling Units that were Submitted
to the City prior to October 6, 2023, when New Development Impact Fees
took Effect and Making a Determination of Exemption from the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the
public hearing, accept public testimony, and close the public hearing; and
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2) Approve Resolution No. 2024-4246 to waive the collection of
Development Impact Fees in the amount of$155,473.11 for applications for
residential additions and accessory dwelling units that were submitted to
the City prior to October 6, 2023, when new development impact fees took
effect, which had not been issued a building permit, a Certificate of
Occupancy, or a final inspection by October 5, 2023. (ROLL CALL VOTE
REQUIRED)
Ms. Farley gave the staff report.
It was confirmed that one applicant who paid the new Development Impact
Fees as noted in the staff report will receive a refund.
The public hearing was opened at 7:24 p.m.; having no speakers, the public
hearing was closed.
MOTION: Councilmember Groff moved, and Mayor Enegren seconded a motion
to approve Resolution No. 2024-4246, to waive the collection of Development
Impact Fees in the amount of$155,473.11 for applications for residential additions
and accessory dwelling units that were submitted to the City prior to October 6,
2023. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
9. PRESENTATION/ACTION/DISCUSSION:
A. Consider Amendment No. 3 to Agreement with Kosmont Real Estate
Services, Inc. dba Kosmont Realty for Real Estate Advisory and Brokerage
Services. Staff Recommendation: Approve Amendment No. 3 to the
Agreement with Kosmont Realty Services, Inc. for real estate advisory and
brokerage services increasing the amount of the agreement by $60,000 for
a total-not-to exceed amount of $144,000, and authorize the City Manager
to sign the Agreement and Exclusive Authorization to Sell, subject to final
language approval of the City Manager.
Ms. Sandifer gave the staff report and noted Mr. Brian Moncrief with
Kosmont Realty was available for questions.
Questions and a brief discussion among Councilmembers, staff and
Mr. Moncrief followed which focused on the following: 1) clarification that
the 6% broker service cost will be split 50/50 between the buyer and seller;
2) clarification regarding potential interest charges applicable to invoices
was provided; 3) direction to align the professional services rates in
Attachment A with the term of the agreement; and 4) clarification that use
of project and market data sources are not additional expenses and only
labor rates are charged when these sources are used.
There were no speakers.
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MOTION: Mayor Enegren moved, and Councilmember Groff seconded a motion to
approve Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement with Kosmont Realty Services, Inc. for real
estate advisory and brokerage services, increasing the amount of the agreement by
$60,000 and authorizing the City Manager to sign the Agreement and Exclusive
Authorization to Sell, as amended to revise the effective date of the Agreement's rate
schedule to align with the term of the agreement. The motion carried by unanimous voice
vote.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR: (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
MOTION: Mayor Enegren 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 — June 5, 2024. Staff
Recommendation: Approve the warrant register.
B. Consider 2024-2027 Youth Sports Organization Facility Use Agreements.
Staff Recommendation: Approve Youth Sports Organization Use
Agreements for the term of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027, with staff
recommendations as contained in the agenda report, and authorize the City
Manager to sign the Agreements, subject to final language approval by the
City Manager.
C. Consider 48-Month Equipment Lease and Maintenance Agreement with
Toshiba America Business Solutions, Inc. Staff Recommendation: Approve
entering into a 48-month lease and maintenance agreement with Toshiba
America Business Solutions, Inc.; and authorize the City Manager to sign
Agreement, subject to final language approval by the City Manager.
D. Consider Amendment and Restatement to Agreement for Property Tax
Audit and Information Services to HdL, Coren and Cone. Staff
Recommendation: 1) Award the amended and restated agreement to HdL,
Coren and Cone; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement,
subject to the final language approval by the City Manager and City
Attorney; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to sign property tax audits to
enable HdL, Coren and Cone to perform audit services.
E. Consider Amendment No. 3 to Civic Solutions, Inc. Agreement for Contract
Planning Services. Staff Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to
sign Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement with Civic Solutions, Inc., subject
to final language approval of the City Manager.
F. Consider Resolution to Adopt a Project List to be Funded by Senate Bill 1
(SB1): Road Repair Accountability Act of 2017 (Cycle 8 for Fiscal Year
2024/25). Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-4247 and
authorize staff to submit the proposed project list online to the California
Transportation Commission prior to July 1, 2024. (ROLL CALL VOTE
REQUIRED)
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G. Consider Amendment No. 6 to Agreement with Yunex LLC for Street Light
Maintenance Services, Extending the Agreement to June 30, 2025,
Increasing the Not-to-Exceed Amount by $50,000; and Consider Waiver of
City Purchasing Procedure Pursuant to Moorpark Municipal Code Section
3.04.120. Staff Recommendation: 1)Authorize staff to waive the purchasing
procedures set forth in Section 3.04.120 of the Moorpark Municipal Code;
and 2) Approve Amendment No. 6 with Yunex LLC, extending the
Agreement to June 30, 2025, and increasing the not-to-exceed amount from
$250,000 to $300,000, subject to final language approval by the City
Manager.
H. Consider a Three-Year Agreement with Hartzog & Crabill, Inc. for a Total
Not-To-Exceed Contract Amount of $50,000 for Traffic Engineering
Services. Staff Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to sign the
Agreement with Hartzog & Crabill, Inc. in an amount not-to-exceed $50,000
for a three-year term expiring June 30, 2027, subject to final language
approval by the City Manager.
Consider Service Level Request Form for Animal Services Between the City
of Moorpark and the County of Ventura for Fiscal Year 2024/25. Staff
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to sign the Service Level
Request forms, when they contain no changes to level of services provided
by the County or cost methodology.
J. Consider Purchase of Street Maintenance Division Vehicle. Staff
Recommendation: Approve the purchase of a 2024, Ford F250 2x2 Extra
Cab with a Service Body from Watsonville Fleet Group.
K. Consider a Three-Year Agreement with Pegasus Studios for Video
Production and Broadcast Services, Not-to-Exceed $30,000 Annually. Staff
Recommendation: Approve a three-year agreement with Pegasus Studios
for video production and broadcast services, and authorize the City
Manager to execute the agreement subject to the final language approval
of the City Manager; and authorize the City Manager to approve two one-
year extensions with Pegasus Studios for a not-to-exceed amount of
$30,000 per year.
L. Consider a Resolution Approving an Annual Consumer Price Index
Adjustment of 3.90% for Rates in the City Attorney Legal Services
Agreement with Richards, Watson & Gershon. Staff Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-4248, approving a 3.90% CPI adjustment for
rates effective July 1, 2024, in the legal services agreement with Richards,
Watson & Gershon. (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
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M. Consider Waiving the Formal Request for Proposals (REP) Process for Tree
Maintenance Services in Accordance with City Municipal Code Chapter
3.04.120; and Award of Agreement for Tree Maintenance Services to West
Coast Arborists, Inc. Staff Recommendation: 1) Waive the formal RFP
process for tree maintenance services in accordance with City Municipal
Code Chapter 3.04.120; and 2) Award agreement for Tree Maintenance
Services to West Coast Arborists, Inc. in the amount of $350,000 annually,
and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement, subject to final
language approval by the City Manager.
N. Consider Award of Agreement to Parkwood Landscape Maintenance, Inc.
for Landscape Maintenance Services in Parks. Staff Recommendation:
Approve Agreement with Parkwood Landscape Maintenance, Inc. and
authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement, subject to final
language approval of the City Manager.
11. ORDINANCES:
None.
12. CLOSED SESSION:
None.
13. ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Enegren moved and Councilmember Groff seconded a motion to adjourn the
meeting. The motion carried unanimously. The time was 7:37 p.m.
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