HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2024 1106 CC SA REGMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND
SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK
Moorpark California November 6, 2024
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark and the Successor Agency
was held on Wednesday, November 6, 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.
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Enegren called the meeting to order at 6:52 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Councilmember Groff led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmembers Delgado, Groff, Means, and Mayor
Enegren.
Absent: Councilmember Castro.
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, Finance Director; Jessica Sandifer, Deputy
Parks & Recreation Director; Roger Pichardo, Program
Manager; Chris Thompson, Senior Information Systems
Administrator; Captain Darin Hendren, Ventura County
Sheriff's Office; and Ky Spangler, City Clerk.
4. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS:
A. Certificate of Recognition to Finance Department for Receiving the
Government Finance Officers Association's Certificate of Achievement for
Excellence in Financial Reporting Award for Fiscal Year 2022/23 and its
Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for Fiscal Year Beginning July 1,
2023; and the California Society of Municipal Finance Officers Certificate of
Award for Operating Excellence for Fiscal Year 2023/24.
Mayor Enegren presented Finance Director Hiromi Dever with a Certificate
of Recognition to Finance Department for Receiving the Government
Finance Officers Association's Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in
Financial Reporting Award for Fiscal Year 2022/23 and its Distinguished
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Budget Presentation Award for Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2023; and the
California Society of Municipal Finance Officers Certificate of Award for
Operating Excellence for Fiscal Year 2023/24.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Lori Preciado, Moorpark resident and Fundraising Director for the Moorpark
Friends of the Library spoke to announce, "Letters from Santa 2024," a fundraising
event to benefit the new Library. The winners of the raffle will receive a visit from
Santa, Mrs. Claus and elves.
6. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
CONSENSUS: It was consensus of the City Council to pull item 10.D. from the Consent
Calendar for disclosure announcements from Councilmembers Groff and Means prior to
its consideration.
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS, FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS, AND REPORTS ON
MEETINGS/CONFERENCES ATTENDED BY COUNCILMEMBERS AND
MAYOR:
Councilmember Delgado reported on October 10 she hosted the Moorpark Young
Professionals Group.
Councilmember Delgado reported on October 10 she attended the Clean Power
Alliance Board of Directors meeting.
Councilmember Delgado reported on October 12 she attended Beauty and the
Beast at the High Street Arts Center.
Councilmember Delgado reported on October 14 she attended the Princeton
Avenue ribbon cutting event along with fellow Councilmembers and City staff.
Councilmember Delgado reported on October 15 she attended the Moorpark
Chamber of Commerce Community Awards along with fellow Councilmembers
and some City staff, noting that Moorpark's own John Bandek was named Public
Servant of the Year.
Councilmember Delgado reported on October 16 and 17 she, along with Mayor
Enegren, Councilmember Groff and some City staff attended the annual League
of California Cities Conference.
Councilmember Delgado reported on October 18 she along with Councilmember
Groff attended the Moorpark Chamber of Commerce breakfast.
Councilmember Delgado reported on October 21 she along with fellow
Councilmembers and some City staff attended the ribbon cutting for Sweet Bee
Eats where they sampled some delicious Thanksgiving fare.
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Councilmember Delgado reported on October 31 she along with Mayor Enegren
and Mayor Pro Tem Means attended the Moorpark College ribbon cutting for the
brand-new beach volleyball courts, noting it is an impressive facility.
Councilmember Delgado reported on October 31 she attended the City's Haunted
High Street and sincerely thanked everyone who coordinated and took part in the
event.
Councilmember Delgado reported on November 4 she along with all fellow
Councilmembers and City staff got to toast the brand-new City Hall building.
Councilmember Groff reported on October 9 to 11 he attended the California Joint
Powers Insurance Association meeting in Palm Dessert with City Manager Troy
Brown.
Councilmember Groff reported on October 14 he attended the Princeton Avenue
ribbon cutting.
Councilmember Groff reported on October 15 he attended the East County Town
Hall meeting sponsored by Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin, County Supervisor Jeff
Gorell and the California Department of Insurance where fire issues affecting
homeowners were discussed, and remarked sends his thoughts and prayers to the
families affected by the Mountain Fire.
Councilmember Groff reported on October 16 to 17 he attended the California
League of Cities Conference in Long Beach along with Councilmember Delgado,
Mayor Enegren and City staff.
Councilmember Groff reported on October 18 he attended the Moorpark Chamber
of Commerce breakfast.
Councilmember Groff reported on October 24 he attended the Ventura County
Taxpayer Association annual dinner and awards ceremony.
Councilmember Groff reported on November 4 he attended the City Hall dedication
ceremony.
Councilmember Means reported on October 5, 6, 7 he attended the Global
Diplomacy Summit in Washington D.C. and had the opportunity to speak directly
with significant public officials.
Councilmember Means reported on October 14 he attended the Princeton Avenue
ribbon cutting.
Councilmember Means reported on October 15 he attended the Moorpark
Chamber of Commerce Community Awards event.
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Councilmember Means reported on October 21 he attended the Sweet Bee Eats
ribbon cutting.
Councilmember Means reported on October 31 he attended the ribbon cutting for
Moorpark College's beach volleyball courts facility.
Councilmember Means reported on October 31 he attended the Haunted High
Street event.
Councilmember Means reported on November 4 he attended the City Hall
christening.
Councilmember Means reported on November 5 he along with Councilmember
Groff attended the special meeting of the Community Economic Development
Standing Committee.
Mayor Enegren reported on October 14 he attended the Princeton Avenue ribbon
cutting.
Mayor Enegren reported on October 15 he attended the Moorpark Chamber of
Commerce Community Awards event.
Mayor Enegren reported on October 16 and 17 he attended the League of
California Cities annual conference.
Mayor Enegren reported on October 21 he attended the Sweet Bee eats event
Mayor Enegren reported on October 31 he attended the Moorpark College
volleyball facility ribbon cutting event.
Mayor Enegren reported on October 31 he attended Haunted High Street.
Mayor Enegren reported on November 4 he attended the new City Hall building
ribbon cutting of City Hall and breaking the bottle on the first attempt.
Mayor Enegren announced Moorpark City Hall has moved to its new location at
323 Science Drive and is now open to the public. All City departments are
centralized with a single public counter for permits, business licensing, Human
Resources, and records requests. City Council and Commission meetings will
continue at the Community Center at 799 Moorpark Avenue until the new Council
Chamber is completed. Come by anytime during regular business hours to visit
your new City Hall. For details, visit the City's website.
Mayor Enegren extended an invitation to sign up now for the next Teen Cupcake
Challenge. The event is open to middle and high school bakers and will be held
on Friday, November 8 at the Arroyo Vista Recreation Center. For details and to
register, visit the City's website.
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Mayor Enegren announced registration opens November 12 for winter recreation
classes at the Arroyo Vista Recreation Center. Classes offered include art, dance,
music, seasonal workshops, science, and sports including pickleball, tennis, golf,
flag football, floor hockey, and more. For more information visit the City's website.
Mayor Enegren announced registration opens November 12 for Breakfast with
Santa. This fun family event will be held on December 14 and 15 at the Arroyo
Vista Recreation Center. For details visit the City's website.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None.
9. PRESENTATION/ACTION/DISCUSSION:
A. Consider Short -Term Options for the Building and Parcel at 18 East High
Street and Identify Process to Determine its Long -Term Use. Staff
Recommendation: 1) Provide staff direction on short-term use of the
building; and 2) Provide staff direction on the process to discuss the option
for future long-term use of the site.
Mr. Gagajena gave the staff report noting the discussion of the topic would
be taken in two parts, beginning with short-term options.
Questions among City Councilmembers regarding Part 1 focused on the
following: 1) The Daly Group, Inc. (Daly Group) offered approximately
$32,000 including an $8,000 credit for the design work; this would result in
approximately $130,000 cost to the City for sewer repair; 2) discussion of
the engineering that was prepared by Daly Group and the path to permitted
plans; 3) delaying other repairs over the long-term, and comments about
parking lot, roof and HVAC repairs; 4) what electrical upgrades are being
considered for $45,000-1 brief discussion followed on of current state of the
building and repairs that are anticipated in the near -term and the costs
associated; 5) continued discussion on the most critical items to be
addressed in the short term with the costs estimated around $300,000; and
6) City contribution to Daly Group performing the work would still be subject
to prevailing wage requirements. The discussion of long term options was
postponed.
Chris Barrett, Moorpark Chamber of Commerce Chairman of the Board,
spoke to urge the City Council to consider making repairs and
beautifications to the building and invest in the Downtown community.
Staff requested direction on the short-term options or choose to take no
action.
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Discussion among Councilmembers followed regarding the costs
associated with the short-term options which may be approximately
$375,000.
City Manager Brown noted the Council can take no action and reach out to
the Chamber about their long-term goals.
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the City Council to take no action and
directed staff to return at the November 20, 2024, meeting with additional
information about the long-term plans of the Chamber of Commerce.
B. Consider Resolution Amending the Classification Plan Adding the Position
of Senior Planner and Rescinding Resolution No. 2024-4262; Consider
Resolution Amending the Salary Plan for Non -Competitive Service and
Competitive Service Employees Adding the Position of Senior Planner and
Rescinding Resolution No. 2024-4263; and Consider Resolution Adopting
a Revised Management Benefits Program Adding the Position of Senior
Planner and Rescinding Resolution No. 2023-4264. Staff
Recommendation: Prior to a motion to adopt the revised Salary Plan
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 Senior Planner at Salary
Range 62, which is between $82,222.40 and $110,614.40. 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. 2024-4279 amending the Classification Plan and
rescinding Resolution No. 2024-4262; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-
4280, amending the Salary Plan for Non -Competitive Service and
Competitive Service Employees and rescinding Resolution No. 2024-4263;
and 3) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-4281, amending the Management
Benefits Resolution and rescinding Resolution No. 2023-4264. (ROLL
CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
Mr. Gagajena gave the staff report.
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 Salary Plan Resolution
and Management Benefits Resolution that include adding the position of
Senior Planner at Salary Range 62, which is between $82,222.40 and
$110,614.40. All Non -Competitive Service employee positions are
consistent with the local agency executive definition in Section 3511.1(d) of
the Government Code."
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MOTION: Mayor Enegren moved, and Councilmember Groff seconded a motion
to adopt Resolution No. 2024-4279 amending the Classification Plan and
rescinding Resolution No. 2024-4262; and 2) adopt Resolution No. 2024-4280,
amending the Salary Plan for Non -Competitive Service and Competitive Service
Employees and rescinding Resolution No. 2024-4263; and 3) Adopt Resolution
No. 2024-4281, amending the Management Benefits Resolution and rescinding
Resolution No. 2023-4264. The motion carried by roll call vote 4-0,
Councilmember Castro absent.
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 roll call vote 4-0,
Councilmember Castro absent.
A. Consider Warrant Register for Fiscal Year 2024/25 — November 6, 2024.
Staff Recommendation: Approve the warrant register.
B. Consider Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting
of September 4, 2024. Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes.
C. Consider the 2025 Cooperative Aareement with the California Department
of Public Health Regarding Application of Pesticides for Public Health
Purposes. Staff Recommendation: Approve the 2025 Cooperative
Agreement and authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement on behalf of
the City.
E. Consider Resolution Granting Easement to Ventura County Waterworks
District No. 1 at Glenwood Park and Makina a Determination of Consistencv
with the Previously Adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration Pursuant to the
California Environmental Quality Act in Connection Therewith. Staff
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-4282 approving the grant of
easement to Ventura County Waterworks District No. 1 at Glenwood Park,
subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney
and making a determination of consistency with the previously adopted
Mitigated Negative Declaration pursuant to the California Environmental
Quality Act. (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
F. Consider Authorizina Recordation of the Notice of Completion for the
Monument and Wayfindinq Signs at New City Hall. 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 100823019)
as outlined in the agenda report.
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G. Consider Authorizing Recordation of the Notice of Completion for the Sports
Parks Lighting Retrofit Project and Release of Payment Bond in Accordance
with the Contract. Staff Recommendation: 1) Authorize the City Manager
to sign the Notice of Completion, accept improvements, and approve Final
Contract Pay Estimate to ABM Electrical and Lighting Solutions; and
2) Authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion; and 3) Authorize
release of Payment Bond No. 107790399.
Councilmembers Groff and Means announced that they are members of the Moorpark
Morning Rotary Club, but neither is an officer of the Moorpark Morning Rotary and have
no financial interests in the contract between the City and the Club and therefore state
law allows their participation in the decision predicated on oral disclosure and disclosure
in the meeting minutes.
D. Consider Co-Sponsorina the Rotary Club of Moorpark Morninq's Holidav on
High Street Event. Staff Recommendation: Approve the Cooperative
Services Agreement to co-sponsor the 2024 Holiday on High Street event
and authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement subject to final
language approval of the City Manager.
Mr. Laurentowski was available for questions.
MOTION: Mayor Enegren moved, and Councilmember Means seconded a motion
to approve the Cooperative Services Agreement to co-sponsor the 2024 Holiday
on High Street event and authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement subject
to final language approval of the City Manager. The motion carried by roll call vote
4-0, Councilmember Castro absent.
11. ORDINANCES:
None.
12. CLOSED SESSION:
None.
13. ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION:
to adjourn
8:20 p.m.
Councilmember Groff moved and Councilmember Means seconded a motion
the meeting. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. The time was
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