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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2024 0904 CC SA REG MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK Moorpark, California September 4, 2024 A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark and the Successor Agency was held on Wednesday, September 4, 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: Councilmember Groff 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. Introduction of New City Employee, Jesus Lopez Del Castillo, Landscape Maintenance Inspector in the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department. Mayor Enegren introduced new City Employee Jesus Lopez Del Castillo, Landscape Maintenance Inspector in the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department. B. Proclamation Declaring September 2024 Emergency Preparedness Month. Mayor Enegren presented Roger Pichardo, Program Manager, with a Proclamation declaring September 2024 as Emergency Preparedness Month. Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 2 September 4, 2024 5. PUBLIC COMMENT: Karen Meyer, Ventura County resident and member of United Sovereign Americans (USA) spoke to express concerns about voter register records and validity of data as required under federal laws and requested Council action to adopt a resolution prepared by USA in support of fair and free elections. Steve Totten, Ventura County resident, spoke to read the first portion of the resolution prepared by United Sovereign Americans. Kendra Meyer, Ventura County resident, spoke to read the second portion of the resolution prepared by United Sovereign Americans. Jenny Hausen, Ventura County resident, spoke to read the last portion of the resolution prepared by United Sovereign Americans. Ronald Meyer, Ventura County resident, spoke to summarize the findings of research and encouraged the City Council to take action to adopt the proposed resolution in support of fair and honest elections. 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 July 19 she attended the Moorpark Chamber of Commerce breakfast. Councilmember Delgado reported on July 19 she attended the ribbon cutting for the Moorpark College Biotechnology Analytical Lab along with fellow Councilmembers and City staff. Councilmember Delgado reported on July 26 she attended a performance of "Frozen Jr." at the High Street Arts Center. Councilmember Delgado reported on August 5 she attended National Night Out at the Ventura County Sheriffs Moorpark Station which was extremely well attended and included a display of emergency vehicles. Councilmember Delgado reported on August 6 she attended the Moorpark Chamber of Commerce networking mixer. Councilmember Delgado reported on August 8 she attended a meeting of the Moorpark Young Professionals networking group. Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 3 September 4, 2024 Councilmember Delgado reported on August 14 she attended the Moorpark Chamber of Commerce Board meeting. Councilmember Delgado reported on August 24 she attended the High Street Arts Center annual fundraising gala. Councilmember Delgado reported on August 27 she attended the presentation by Congresswoman Julia Brownley of the $850,000 check for the City's new Library along with fellow Councilmembers and City staff. Councilmember Groff reported on July 18 he attended the Field to Fork 13th annual charity dinner at the Walnut Grove at Tierra Rejada Ranch. Councilmember Groff reported on July 19 he attended the Moorpark Chamber of Commerce breakfast and the Moorpark College ribbon cutting. Councilmember Groff reported on July 31 he attended the opening day of the Ventura County Fair. Councilmember Groff reported on August 15 he attended a board meeting of the Economic Development Collaborative. Councilmember Groff reported on August 27 he attended the presentation by Congresswoman Julia Brownley of the $850,000 check for the City's new Library, with fellow Councilmembers and City staff. Councilmember Means reported on July 30 he attended a meeting of the Solid Waste ad hoc committee, along with Councilmember Groff and City staff. Councilmember Means reported on August 19 he attended the Moorpark Teaching Zoo advisory board meeting where planning for the tiger enclosure ribbon cutting was discussed. Councilmember Means reported on August 22 he attended the Moorpark Police Services appreciation barbeque. Councilmember Means reported on August 27 he attended the presentation by Congresswoman Julia Brownley of the $850,000 check for the City's new Library, along with Supervisor Parvin, City staff, and members of the Council. Councilmember Means reported on August 28 he attended a tour of the Santa Susana Field Laboratory to see what is taking place on the site, along with City staff. Councilmember Means reported on September 1 he was in Kansas City and toured the library district and their Central Library and remarked on the efforts and programming the district is undertaking to engage the community. Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 4 September 4, 2024 Councilmember Means reported he attended multiple meetings of the Moorpark Film Festival committee and noted the Film Festival will be taking place this weekend. Mayor Enegren reported on July 18 he attended Field to Fork annual charity dinner. Mayor Enegren reported on July 19 he attended the Moorpark College Biotech Lab ribbon cutting. Mayor Enegren reported on August 5 he attended the ribbon cutting for the Valley Express, the new Fillmore-Moorpark route bus service. For more information on the fixed route go to www.valleyexpressbus.org/routes/moorpark. Mayor Enegren reported on August 27 he attended the presentation by Congresswoman Julia Brownley of the $850,000 check for the City's new Library. Mayor Enegren reported on September 4 he attended a meeting of the Moorpark Chamber of Commerce Government Relations Committee. Mayor Enegren announced sign-ups for fall classes at the Arroyo Vista Recreation Center are open. Programs offered include tennis, pickleball, golf, baking, arts and crafts, STEM, and more. To register, visit the City's website. Mayor Enegren announced Movies in the Park on Saturday, September 14. The movie, School of Rock, starts at 7:15 p.m., and gates open at 6:15 p.m. Admission is free, and snacks will be available for purchase. For details visit the City's website. Mayor Enegren announced Old School Skate Night on Friday, September 20. The event will be held at the Arroyo Vista Community Park, multiuse court from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Put on your quads or blades and join us for an evening of skating, music, and contests. Admission is free, for details visit the City's website. Mayor Enegren announced free Community Emergency Response Team Training begins September 10 and 11 through October 15 and 16, 2024. The Ventura County Fire Department, in collaboration with the cities of Moorpark, Thousand Oaks, and Simi Valley, are offering English and Spanish-language Community Emergency Response Team training, also known as CERT. This program equips residents aged 12 and older with vital skills for aiding their community during emergencies. Training covers various aspects, including extinguishing small fires, search and rescue, team organization, and essential medical guidelines. Residents of Moorpark age 12 or older can enroll for free CERT training. Participants receive a student workbook, CERT start-up kit, and a certificate upon course completion. Participants aged 12-17 can enroll with a parent or guardian. The six-week course will be conducted at the Simi Valley Police Department. A one-day disaster simulation on October 19, 2024, concludes the training at the Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 5 September 4, 2024 Ventura County Fire Department Regional Training Center in Camarillo. For more information and to sign up visit online at simivalley.org/cert. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. Consider Resolution Updating Schedule of Fees and Service Charges and Rescinding Resolution Nos. 2023-4196 and 2023-4197. Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the public hearing, accept public testimony, and close the public hearing; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-4267 updating Schedule of Fees and Service Charges, and rescinding Resolution Nos. 2023-4196 and 2023-4197. (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) Ms. Dever gave the staff report. The public hearing was opened at 7:03 p.m.; having no speakers, the public hearing was closed. MOTION: Mayor Enegren moved, and Councilmember Delgado seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2024-4267 and rescinding Resolution Nos. 2023- 4196 and 2023-4197. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. 9. PRESENTATION/ACTION/DISCUSSION: A. Consider Update to City Council Goals for Fiscal Years 2023/24 and 2024/25. Staff Recommendation: Receive and file updates to the City Council Goals for Fiscal Years 2023/24 and 2024/25. Mr. Gagajena gave the staff report. There were no speakers. CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the City Council to receive and file the presentation. B. Consider the Establishment of an Ad Hoc Committee to Re-Negotiate the Terms of the Development Agreement between the City and Hecate Grid, LLC, Successors in Interest to A-B Properties, for the Hecate Grid Battery Energy Storage Project. Staff Recommendation: Select two members of the City Council to participate on the ad hoc committee for the Hecate Grid Battery Energy Storage Project. Mr. Spondello gave the staff report. There were no speakers. CONSENSUS: It was the consensus to select Mayor Enegren and Councilmember Means to serve on the ad hoc committee. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 6 September 4, 2024 C. Consider Resolution Adopting a Revised Management Benefits Program Adding Positions Receiving a Car Allowance and Rescinding Resolution No. 2024-4264. Staff Recommendation: Prior to a motion to adopt the revised 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 Management Benefits Resolution to add positions receiving a car allowance. All Non-Competitive Service employee positions are consistent with the local agency executive definition in Section 3511.1(d) of the Government Code." Adopt Resolution No. 2024-4268, amending the Management Benefits Resolution and rescinding Resolution No. 2024- 4264. (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) Mr. Gagajena gave the staff report. Brief questions were posed regarding the consistency of car allowance benefits with other director and management-level positions, other jurisdictions for similar positions, the availability of only one pool car primarily used by competitive service employees, and likelihood of having all positions filled and that impact consideration. 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: "Staff is recommending the City Council approve a revised Management Benefits Resolution to add positions receiving a car allowance. All Non-Competitive Service employee positions are consistent with the local agency executive definition in Section 3511.1(d) of the Government Code." MOTION: Councilmember Means moved, and Councilmember Groff seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2024-4268, amending the Management Benefits Resolution and rescinding Resolution No. 2024-4264. 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 September 4, 2024. Staff Recommendation: Approve the warrant register. B. Consider Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting of May 15, 2024. Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes. C. Consider Minutes of the City Council Special Meeting of May 22, 2024. Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes. Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 7 September 4, 2024 D. Consider Appointment to Fill Vacancy on the Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council. Staff Recommendation: Appoint Keri Cleverly as the City's second representative to the Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council to serve a term ending June 30, 2025. E. Consider Rejection of Claim from Marlborough Moorpark Homeowners Association. Staff Recommendation: Reject the claim and direct staff to send a standard rejection letter to the claimant. F. Consider Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023/24 and 2024/25 Budgets to Reallocate the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) Funds from the New Moorpark Library and a Portion of Unappropriated ARPA Funds to the New City Hall, and from Storm Drain Catch Basins and a Portion of Unappropriated ARPA Funds to Non-Stormwater Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Major Outfall Screening and Source Investigation Services. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2024- 4269, to amend the Fiscal Year 2023/24 and 2024/25 Budgets to Reallocate the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) Funds from the New Library and a Portion of Unappropriated ARPA Funds to the New City Hall, and from Storm Drain Catch Basins and a Portion of Unappropriated ARPA Funds to Non-Stormwater Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Major Outfall Screening and Source Investigation Services. (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) G. Consider Resolution Amending Fiscal Year 2024/25 Budget to Increase Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2023/24 Purchase Order Carry Overs. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-4270. (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) H. Consider Resolution Accepting the Conveyance of Property from the Moorpark Unified School District for the Extension of Casey Road. Staff Recommendation: 1) Consider and approve draft Resolution No. 2024- 4271, accepting the Grant Deed of certain real property described as Estate 3 in fee and "as-is," as described and depicted in Exhibits A and B of the Grant Deed; and 2) Authorize the Mayor to execute the Certificate of Acceptance of the Grant Deed, in fee and as-is, of certain real property described as Estate 3 in fee and "as is" and as described and depicted in Exhibits A and B of the Grant Deed; and 3) Direct the City Clerk to file and cause to be recorded the Certificate of Acceptance in the Ventura County Recorder's Office. (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) Consider Agreement with Ventura County Transportation Commission for Free Fare Program Reimbursement. Staff Recommendation: 1) Find the Free Fare Reimbursement Agreement exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines; and 2) Approve VCTC Free Fare Reimbursement Agreement and authorize the City Manager to sign the Free Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 8 September 4, 2024 Fare Reimbursement Agreement with Ventura County Transportation Commission, subject to final language approval by the City Manager. J. Consider Reduction of Surety Bond for Grading & Improvements (Bond No. 100721718) at 13816 Princeton Avenue (Rafiq, LLC — HiTech Auto). Staff Recommendation: Authorize the City Clerk to reduce Surety Bond for Grading & Improvements, Bond No. 100721718, to $18,567.20. 11 . ORDINANCES: None. 12. CLOSED SESSION: Mr. Brown announced consideration of the agendized closed session item was no longer required. 13. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION: Mayor Enegren moved and Councilmember Groff seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. The time was 7:24 p.m. Chris R. Enegren, Mayor ATTEST: Ky Sp Jerk 44t411111kA a'i/ ��ro I I I I