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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 2024 1002 CCSA REG ITEM 10DCITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA City Council Meeting of October 2, 2024 ACTION APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION. BY A. Hurtado. D. Consider Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting of July 17, 2024. Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes. (Staff: Ky Spangler, City Clerk) Item: 10.D. MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK Moorpark, California July 17, 2024 A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark and the Successor Agency was held on Wednesday, July 17, 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 6:32 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Ventura County Transportation Commission Executive Director Martin Erickson 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; Michelle Woomer, Management Analyst; Sara Durghalli, Assistant Planner; Chris Thompson, Senior Information Systems Administrator; Captain Darin Hendren, Ventura County Sheriff’s Office; and Ky Spangler, City Clerk. 4. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS: A. Presentation of the 2024 Ventura County Fair Poster. Ventura County Fair Director Shante Morgan-Carter presented Mayor Enegren with the 2024 Ventura County Fair Poster. B. Certificates of Recognition to Moorpark High School Varsity Baseball Team for Their Winning Season. Mayor Enegren presented certificates of recognition to the Moorpark High School Varsity Baseball Team for their Winning Season finishing 2nd place Item: 10.D. 40 Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 2 July 17, 2024 in the Coastal Canyon CIFSS Division 2 Finals and CIF Division 2 Regional Finals. C. Proclamation Declaring July 2024 as Parks and Recreation Month in Moorpark. Mayor Enegren presented a Proclamation to Recreation Services Manager Stephanie Anderson declaring July 2024 as Parks and Recreation Month. 5. PUBLIC COMMENT: Deborah Baber, Ventura County resident, spoke to announce and seek support of her candidacy for California’s 38th State Assembly District in the November 5, 2024, statewide election. 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 June 21 she attended the Moorpark Chamber of Commerce breakfast. Councilmember Delgado reported on July 3 she attended the 3rd of July festivities along with other Councilmembers and City Manager Brown. Councilmember Delgado reported on July 10 she attended the Moorpark Chamber of Commerce Board meeting along with Mayor Enegren. Councilmember Delgado reported on July 10 she attended the ribbon cutting for Misfit Pilates along with Mayor Enegren. Councilmember Delgado reported on July 11 she attended a meeting of the Moorpark Young Professionals group along with Mayor Enegren and Community Development Director Spondello. Councilmember Delgado reported on July 11 she attended the Clean Power Alliance Board of Directors meeting. Councilmember Delgado reported on July 12 she attended a network and shopping event at Ambiance Home Furnishings. Councilmember Delgado reported on July 16 she attended the grand opening and ribbon cutting for Che Gelato along with other Councilmembers and City Manager Brown. 41 Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 3 July 17, 2024 Councilmember Groff reported on June 20 he attended the Economic Development Collaborative Board meeting. Councilmember Groff reported on June 21 he attended the Moorpark Chamber breakfast. Councilmember Groff reported on June 22 he attended a performance of Young Frankenstein at the High Street Arts Theater. Councilmember Groff reported on June 23 he attended the New West Symphony Orchestra Summerfest. Councilmember Groff reported on July 16 he attended the grand opening and ribbon cutting for Che Gelato at Campus Park Plaza. Councilmember Castro reported on June 21 he toured the Naval Surface Warfare Center Port Hueneme Division and Phantom Works Lab. Councilmember Castro reported on July 3 he attended the City’s fireworks show. Councilmember Castro reported on June 16 he attended the ribbon cutting for Che Gelato. Councilmember Means reported on June 24 he toured the State Capitol in Jefferson City, Missouri and visited the Secretary of State’s office and got to see their operations. Councilmember Means reported on June 28 he visited the library at the University of Indiana. Councilmember Means reported on June 26 he attended the Mayor’s Business Appreciation luncheon. Councilmember Means reported on July 1 he visited the library at the University of Hawaii and specifically looked at the special collections they hold and how they are presented and toured to further benefit our community. Councilmember Means reported on July 9 he attended a meeting of the Moorpark College Teaching Zoo Community Advisory Board meeting. Mayor Enegren reported on June 26 he attended the Mayor’s Business Appreciation luncheon. Mayor Enegren reported on June 28 he attended the Skate Night at Arroyo Vista Community Park. Mayor Enegren reported on July 3 he attended the fireworks extravaganza and thanked staff for all their hard work and putting together this annual event. 42 Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 4 July 17, 2024 Mayor Enegren reported on July 9 he attended the Moorpark Chamber of Commerce mixer at the Vallavanda Manor. Mayor Enegren reported on July 10 he attended a Moorpark Chamber of Commerce Board meeting and ribbon cutting at Misfit Pilates. Mayor Enegren reported on July 11 he attended the Ventura Council of Governments (VCOG) meeting where a presentation on the Port of Hueneme was received, and commented on the number of cars delivered through the Port. Mayor Enegren reported on July 16 he attended the grand opening and ribbon cutting for Che Gelato. Mayor Enegren announced the Summer Beach Bus is back. Enjoy the beach, shopping, and dining at Ventura Harbor through Friday, August 16, the beach bus will provide two round trips to and from Ventura Harbor Cove. The service will run on Wednesdays through Fridays. General fares are $5.00 round trip for passengers aged 6 years to 64 years old; and $2.00 for seniors and ADA card holders. For the schedule and additional information, please call (805) 517-6240 or visit the City’s website. Mayor Enegren noted the Ventura County Fire Department has announced the start of the 2024 Fire Season, effective June 30th, due to dry and fire-prone conditions. The Fire Department will suspend all burn permits and enhance the deployment of essential resources to combat vegetation fires with this level of preparedness to remain in effect until the end of the fire season is declared. Residents are urged to remain vigilant and practice fire safety. Additional information is available at https://vcfd.org/ready-set-go/ and the public is encouraged to sign up for emergency alerts at www.readyventuracounty.org/vc- alert/ and stay informed during emergencies at www.vcemergency.com. Mayor Enegren announced the Moorpark Police Department and California Highway Patrol invites residents to their free National Night Out event on August 5 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Moorpark Police Services Center at 610 Spring Road. There will be lots of fun activities for families, such as touch-a-truck, police horses and K-9s, bike rodeo, station tours, free hot dog dinner, and more. Starbucks is also an official sponsor of National Night Out and will be on hand with free drinks and treats. National Night Out is an annual community building campaign that is recognized across the country and promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie that makes our neighborhoods safer. Community members are invited to come out and ask questions, receive crime prevention information, get to know the deputies and officers working in Moorpark, and have some fun. Mayor Enegren announced spaces are still available in a variety of summer classes and camps at the Arroyo Vista Recreation Center. Sign up now for programs including Parent’s Night Out, Junior Golf, Pickleball Round Robin, Forest 43 Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 5 July 17, 2024 Adventures Camp, Lights- Camera- Action Movie Making Camp, and more. For details visit the City’s website. Mayor Enegren extended an invitation to teens entering 6th through 8th grade to beat the heat at the Coco Loco Luau on Saturday, July 20. The fun starts at 6:00 p.m. at the Arroyo Vista Community Park and includes a giant water slide, music, games, shave ice, and more. Admission is $15 per person in advance, $20 at the door. For details, visit the City’s website. Mayor Enegren invited the community to join us for a free concert in the park on Saturday, July 27 at 6:00 p.m. The concert will be held at the Arroyo Vista Community Park and features Smith Country Band, playing a mix of country, rock, and pop. For details visit the City’s website. Mayor Enegren extended an invitation to grab your tents, sleeping bags, and flashlights as it is time to sign up for Moorpark’s annual "Summer Camp Out" starting at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 3 at the Arroyo Vista Park. Participants will camp overnight in the park and enjoy a BBQ dinner, campfire stories, s’mores, picnic games, and a pancake breakfast in the morning. The registration fee is just $16 per person. For details visit the City’s website. Councilmember Groff requested a future agenda item to obtain a Library update report on how the returning of books and fine situation is going. City Manager Brown responded that an update on the results of Library Fine Free policy is scheduled for September. City Manager Brown requested a point of order to announce that he is a Board Member for Mission Square and did not participate in the preparation of the staff report or contract negotiations with respect to Consent Calendar Item 10.E. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None. 9. PRESENTATION/ACTION/DISCUSSION: A. Consider Presentation by Ventura County Transportation Commission on New Fillmore to Moorpark Route. Staff Recommendation: Receive presentation. Ms. Woomer introduced Ventura County Transportation Commission Executive Director Martin Erickson who gave a presentation on the new Filmore to Moorpark Route. In response to questions, information was provided on promotion of the name change and what are the ridership thresholds that are anticipated. It was noted that the new route will be beneficial for Fillmore residents to access Moorpark shopping and Moorpark College. 44 Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 6 July 17, 2024 There were no speakers. CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the City Council to receive the presentation. B. Consider Presentations from Applicants and Make Appointment to Fill One Vacancy on the Library Board for a Three-Year Term Ending June 30, 2027. Staff Recommendation: Hear presentations from applicants and appoint one representative to the Library Board for a three-year term ending June 30, 2027. Ms. Spangler gave the staff report. The City Council heard presentations from Library Board Applicants in the following order: Harsh Tyagi, Richard Mesa, and Morgan Kent. There were no speakers. Following presentations from the applicants, Mayor Enegren solicited nomination from Councilmembers who remarked on the quality of the candidates. Councilmembers Groff, Means, Castro, and Delgado expressed concurrence on applicant Morgan Kent. MOTION: Mayor Enegren moved, and Councilmember Delgado seconded a motion to appoint Morgan Kent to the Library Board for a three-year term ending June 30, 2027. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. C. Consider Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Municipal Facility License Agreement with Flock Safety for Placement of Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) Cameras on City Streetlight Poles Funded by the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office via a Grant Received from the California Organized Retail Theft Prevention Grant Program and Making a Determination of Exemption Under the California Environmental Quality Act in Connection Therewith. Staff Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to enter into a Municipal Facility License Agreement with Flock Safety to attach ALPR cameras on City of Moorpark streetlight poles, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, and Making a Determination of Exemption Under the California Environmental Quality Act in Connection Therewith. Captain Hendren gave the staff report. Brief questions from Councilmembers followed regarding 1) how the data is collected; 2) the length of time that still images are retained; 3) that there is no cost to the City for the installation and removal; 4) whether the installation of this technology will assist in crime reduction, and 5) whether the information will provide an additional investigative route for detectives to utilize. 45 Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 7 July 17, 2024 There were no speakers. MOTION: Mayor Enegren moved, and Councilmember Means seconded a motion to enter into a Municipal Facility License Agreement with Flock Safety to attach ALPR cameras on City of Moorpark streetlight poles. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. D. Consider Urgency Ordinance Amending Title 5 (Business Taxes, Licenses and Regulations) to Add a New Chapter 5.62 (Sidewalk vendors), to Amend Chapter 5.64 (Street Vendor Permit) and to Add a New Chapter 5.66 (Itinerant Hawkers, Peddlers, Solicitors, and Merchants), Making a Finding of Exemption Under the California Environmental Quality Act, and Declaring the Urgency Thereof and the Immediate Effectiveness of the Ordinance Pursuant to Government Code Sections 36934 and 36937. Staff Recommendation: 1) Receive public comments; and 2) Adopt Ordinance No. 523, Amending Title 5 (Business Taxes, Licenses and Regulations) to add a new Chapter 5.62 (Sidewalk Vendors) to amend Chapter 5.64 (Street Vendor Permit) and to add a new Chapter 5.66 (Itinerant Hawkers, Peddlers, Solicitors, and Merchants), Making a Finding of Exemption Under CEQA, and Declaring the Urgency Thereof and the Immediate Effectiveness of the Ordinance Pursuant to Government Code Sections 36934 and 36937. (ROLL CALL AND A 4/5TH VOTE OF THE FULL CITY COUNCIL IS REQUIRED) Mr. Spondello gave the staff report. Questions and discussion followed among Councilmembers and staff including: 1) the City issues a business registration with sales tax from licensed sidewalk vendors collected by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA); 2) Mr. Ennis stated in order to receive a business registration, the sidewalk vendor applicant must have a valid CDTFA sellers permit; 3) Moorpark has approximately 20 permitted sidewalk vendors noting that recent outreach efforts identifying some unpermitted vendors; 4) in order to prevent an undo concentration of vendors in one location, the Code requires a 15-foot separation between sidewalk vendors along with other restrictions for public accessibility and safety; 5) implementation in park spaces will be further refined to consider the accessibility and safety elements; 6) sidewalk vending locations are initially vetted through the application process however, vendors are allowed to move locations but remain subject to the separation and distance requirements; 7) regulations will go into place upon ordinance adoption and will apply to current permit holders who have received communication and outreach to ensure compliance; 8) based on state law, sidewalk vending permits cannot be regulated on the basis of competition however there are restrictions on the type of wares that can be vended; 9) valid government- issued identification is required for permit issuance; 9) enforcement implementation first seeks compliance but also has incremental escalating 46 Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 8 July 17, 2024 administrative remedies up to impounding the cart or wares; 10) a request was made to provide further guidance in the permanent ordinance for restrictions associated with specially permitted temporary events as the City has several such events each year; 11) discussion of how code compliance activities will be handled on the weekends, noting the City will partner with Environmental Health and Ventura County Sheriff’s as needs arise; and 12) approved hours of operation and restrictions are incorporated in the vendor’s annual permit. There were no speakers. The Council concurred that the proposed regulations provide appropriate regulations to address requirements and concerns associated with sidewalk vending. Mr. Ennis read the title of Urgency Ordinance No. 523. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 5 (BUSINESS TAXES, LICENSES AND REGULATIONS) TO ADD A NEW CHAPTER 5.62 (SIDEWALK VENDORS), AMEND CHAPTER 5.64 (STREET VENDOR PERMIT) AND ADD NEW CHAPTER 5.66 (ITINERANT HAWKERS, PEDDLERS, SOLICITORS, AND MERCHANTS), TO THE MOORPARK MUNICIPAL CODE, MAKING A FINDING OF EXEMPTION UNDER CEQA, AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF AND THE IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVENESS OF THIS ORDINANCE PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 36934 AND 36937 MOTION: Mayor Enegren moved, and Councilmember Groff seconded a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 523, amending Title 5 to add a new Chapter 5.62 to amend Chapter 5.64 and to add a new Chapter 5.66, making a finding of exemption under CEQA, and declaring the urgency thereof and the immediate effectiveness of the ordinance pursuant to Government Code Sections 36934 and 36937. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. E. Consider Resolution Amending the Classification Plan Adding the Position of Records Supervisor and Rescinding Resolution No. 2024-4226; Consider Resolution Amending the Salary Plan for Non-Competitive Service and Competitive Service Employees Adding the Position of Records Supervisor and Rescinding Resolution No. 2024-4254; and Consider Resolution Adopting a Revised Management Benefits Program Adding the Position of Records Supervisor and Rescinding Resolution No. 2023-4202. Staff Recommendation: Prior to a motion to adopt the revised Salary Plan 47 Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 9 July 17, 2024 Resolution and Management Benefits 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 a revised Salary Plan Resolution and Management Benefits Resolution that include adding the position of Records Supervisor in the amount of $141,204. All Non-Competitive Service employee positions are consistent with the local agency executive definition in Section 3511.1(d) of the Government Code.” 1) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-4262 amending the Classification Plan and rescinding Resolution No. 2024-4226; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-4263, amending the Salary Plan for Non-Competitive Service and Competitive Service Employees and rescinding Resolution No. 2024-4255; and 3) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-4264, amending the Management Benefits Resolution and rescinding Resolution No. 2023- 4202. (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) Mr. Gagajena gave the staff report. There were no speakers. MOTION: Mayor Enegren moved, and Councilmember Means seconded a motion to 1) adopt Resolution No. 2024-4262 amending the Classification Plan and rescinding Resolution No. 2024-4226; and 2) adopt Resolution No. 2024-4263, amending the Salary Plan for Non-Competitive Service and Competitive Service Employees and rescinding Resolution No. 2024-4255, and 3) adopt Resolution No. 2024-4264, amending the Management Benefits Resolution and rescinding Resolution No. 2023-4202. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. 10. CONSENT CALENDAR: (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) MOTION: Councilmember Groff 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 – July 17, 2024. Staff Recommendation: Approve the warrant register. B. Consider Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting of May 1, 2024. Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes. C. Consider Minutes of the City Council Special Meeting of May 13, 2024. Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes. D. Consider Voting Delegate and Alternates for League of California Cities Annual Conference – October 16-18, 2024, in Long Beach. Staff Recommendation: 1) Designate Assistant City Manager Gagajena as the voting delegate and Assistant to the City Manager Chong as the alternate voting delegate; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to notify the League of California Cities of the designated voting delegate and alternates. 48 Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 10 July 17, 2024 E. Consider Resolution Approving a Renegotiated Administrative Services Agreement with the International City/County Management Association Retirement Corporation Doing Business as MissionSquare Retirement (“MissionSquare”). Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2024- 4265 approving a renegotiated Administrative Services Agreement with MissionSquare to provide administrative services for the City’s 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan and 401(a) Money Purchase Plan; and authorizing the delegation of fiduciary responsibilities of the plan sponsor to the Assistant City Manager to sign the agreement. (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) F. Consider Opioid Settlement Funds and Ratify the City Manager’s Execution of Documents of Participation in the New National Opioid Settlement with Kroger. Staff Recommendation: Ratify the City Managers Execution of Documents to participate in the new National Opioid Settlement with Kroger. G. Consider Request from Rotary Club of Moorpark Morning to Co-Sponsor Country Days Parade. Staff Recommendation: 1) Agree to co-sponsor the October 5, 2024, Country Days Parade Event; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute Cooperative Services Agreement to co-sponsor the event, subject to final language approval of the City Manager and City Attorney; and 3) Waive fees for use of City properties and for City issued permits; and 4) Provide police services, Caltrans Encroachment Permit, and certain City services for the Country Days event, as described in the Agreement, at no cost to the Rotary Club of Moorpark Morning. H. Consider Award of Professional Services Agreement to Charles Abbott Associates Inc. for Stormwater Program Management Services and Waive the Request for Proposal Pursuant to Resolution No. 2019-3829. Staff Recommendation: 1) Waive the City’s request for proposal, pursuant to Resolution No. 2019-3829; and 2) Consider and award a Professional Services Agreement for Stormwater Program Management Services to Charles Abbott Associates Inc. in the amount of $225,000.00 for a three- year term expiring on June 30, 2027; and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement, subject to final language approval of the City Manager. I. Consider Award of Professional Services Agreement to Rincon Consultants, Inc. for Non-Stormwater Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Major Outfall Screening and Source Investigation Services. Staff Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute Professional Services Agreement with Rincon Consultants, Inc. in an amount not-to- exceed $192,395 for professional services. J. Consider Amendment No. 2 to Agreement with LPA, Inc. for Architectural Design Services for the New City Library. Staff Recommendation: Approve Amendment No. 2 to Agreement with LPA, Inc. for additional Architectural 49 Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 11 July 17, 2024 Design Services for the New Moorpark City Library, and authorize the City Manager to execute the Amendment, subject to final language approval of the City Manager. 11.ORDINANCES: None. 12.CLOSED SESSION: Mr. Brown requested the City Council go into closed session for discussion of Item 12.A. and 12.B. on the agenda; the time was 8:35 p.m. AT THIS POINT in the meeting, Councilmember Delgado announced her recusal from participation as the item involves the sale of City property at 1293 Walnut Canyon Road. One of the potential purchasers is represented by an agent and broker in the same real estate firm she is affiliated with, and while she is not involved in the transaction, the decision could financially affect the real estate broker in the same firm that she works with. A.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, &-300 Agency Negotiator: Troy Brown, City Manager Negotiating Parties: Ashish Bhagat Under Negotiation: Price and terms for potential sale of the property B.CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 Properties: 1293-1331 Walnut Canyon Road, APNs 511-0-040-120, -130, and -140 Agency Negotiator: Troy Brown, City Manager Negotiating Parties: Ashish Bhagat Under Negotiation: Price and terms for potential sale of the property 13.ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Enegren adjourned the meeting at 9:28 p.m. Chris R. Enegren, Mayor ATTEST: Ky Spangler, City Clerk 50