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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2024 1120 CC SA REG MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK Moorpark, California November 20, 2024 A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark and the Successor Agency was held on Wednesday, November 20, 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 Dr. Castro 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; Hiromi Dever, Finance Director; Daniel Kim, City Engineer/Public Works Director; Jeremy Laurentowski, Parks and Recreation Director; Doug Spondello, Community Development Director; John Bandek, Economic Development Manager; Andres Pena, Information Systems Technician II; Captain Darin Hendren, Ventura County Sheriff's Office; and Ky Spangler, City Clerk. 4. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS: A. Proclamation Recognizing November 30, 2024, as Small Business Saturday in the City of Moorpark. Mayor Enegren presented a proclamation to Crystal Barron and Nick Orrosco, owners of CutLab, recognizing November 30, 2024, as Small Business Saturday in the City of Moorpark. 5. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. 6. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA: CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the City Council to consider the Consent Calendar prior to Presentation Action Discussion items at the request of Mayor Enegren. Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 2 November 20, 2024 7. ANNOUNCEMENTS, FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS, AND REPORTS ON MEETINGS/CONFERENCES ATTENDED BY COUNCILMEMBERS AND MAYOR: Councilmember Means requested a future agenda item for Council to discuss commercial battery storage facilities, the pros and cons of them, both indoor and outdoor, so the Council may discuss and consider whether or not they should be allowed in Moorpark. Councilmember Groff reported on November 13 he attended the solid waste ad hoc meeting along with Mayor Pro Tem Means. Councilmember Groff reported on November 17 he attended a ribbon cutting event for Moorpark Floral Design. Councilmember Delgado reported on November 15 she attended the Moorpark Chamber of Commerce breakfast. Mayor Enegren reported on November 11 he attended a lunch meeting and tour at the Ensign Bickford Aerospace facility. Mayor Enegren reported on November 17 he attended a ribbon cutting event for Moorpark Floral Design. 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. Please check our schedule at the City's website or call (805) 517-6200 for appointments or virtual services. Mayor Enegren announced registration is open for Winter recreation programs. The Arroyo Vista Recreation Center offers a variety of fun programs including adult and youth basketball leagues, Winter Camp, and classes such as pickleball, tennis, art, cooking, science, dance, and more. For details, visit the City's website. Mayor Enegren announced that registration is now open for Breakfast with Santa. This family event features a pancake breakfast, holiday craft, and photo opportunity with Santa. For details and to sign up, visit the City's website. CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the City Council to direct staff to return with a staff report examining the pros and cons of indoor battery storage facilities upon the request of Councilmember Means. CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the City Council to direct staff to return with a report for consideration of use of Zoom by applicants being considered for appointment Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 3 November 20, 2024 to Commissions upon the request of Councilmember Delgado. Mr. Brown noted this topic will be included in the agenda report presented for Commission appointments at which time the Council can consider waiving its policy requiring in-person attendance for Commission appointment consideration. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None. AT THIS POINT in the meeting the Consent Calendar was considered. 10. CONSENT CALENDAR: (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) MOTION: Councilmember Groff moved, and Councilmember Castro seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. A. Consider Warrant Register for Fiscal Year 2024/25 — November 20, 2024. Staff Recommendation: Approve the warrant register. B. Consider Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting of September 18, 2024. Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes. C. Consider Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement with Charles Abbott Associates, Inc. for Building and Safety Services. Staff Recommendation: 1) Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement for Building and Safety Services with Charles Abbott Associates, Inc. subject to final language approval by the City Manager; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to approve future adjustments to the rates set forth in Exhibit E of the Agreement. D. Consider Letter of Agreement with Southeast Ventura County YMCA to Host Its Bill Night on December 3, 2024, at Moorpark City Hall (323 Science Drive). Staff Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Letter of Agreement with the Southeast Ventura County YMCA to host its Bill Night event on December 3, 2024, at Moorpark City Hall, subject to final language approval by the City Manager. 9. PRESENTATION/ACTION/DISCUSSION: A. Consider Presentation by David Fleisch, Assistant Director for Ventura County Public Works Agency on Proposed 2025 Water Rates. Staff Recommendation: Receive and file presentation. Ventura County Public Works Agency Assistant Director David Fleisch introduced himself and gave a presentation on Proposed 2025 Water Rates. There were no speakers. Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 4 November 20, 2024 CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the City Council to receive and file the presentation. B. Consider Adoption of the City of Moorpark 2025-2029 Economic Development Strategic Plan. Community and Economic Development Committee Recommendation: Adopt the City of Moorpark 2025-2029 Economic Development Strategic Plan. Mr. Bandek gave the staff report. Consultants Bill Fulton and Ellen Ramage (via Zoom) with PFM, were also in attendance. Councilmembers commented on the work product and the time taken in preparation of the Plan. Comments included feasibility to accomplish the ambitious recommendations in the Plan within a reasonable amount of time. The Plan will help support the attraction of new businesses by utilizing the facts outlined in it and creates the roadmap for the next five years. It was noted that timeframes for implementation of Plan elements will follow its adoption and many of the actions outlined are already underway. Mr. Brown remarked that additional discussion of the Economic Development Plan is planned at the Council retreat so Council's strategic priorities can be incorporated into the upcoming two-year workplan. There were no speakers. MOTION: Mayor Enegren moved, and Councilmember Means seconded a motion to adopt the City of Moorpark 2025-2029 Economic Development Strategic Plan. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. C. Receive Information on Moorpark Chamber of Commerce Programs and Services Under Terms of Lease Agreement; and Consider 1) Short-Term Options for the Building and Parcel at 18 East High Street and 2) Identify Process to Determine its Long-Term Use. Staff Recommendation: Discussion 1: Provide staff direction on short-term use of the building; and Discussion 2: Provide staff direction on the process to discuss the option for future long-term use of the site. AT THIS POINT in the meeting, Councilmember Groff recused himself stating he owns commercial property on High Street and this item involves the process for determining a future use of the Chamber of Commerce building site which could have an effect on the value of his property. He left the dais at 7:13 p.m. AT THIS POINT in the meeting, Mayor Enegren and Councilmember Delgado both announced they do not have conflicts of interest for this item, however, are required to disclose that they are each uncompensated members of the Board of Directors of the Moorpark Chamber of Commerce. Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 5 November 20, 2024 Mr. Gagajena gave the staff report. Questions and discussion among the Council and staff followed on: 1) subsidies provided by other cities to their Chambers of Commerce and sources of funding for them, noting that for cities that do not fund their Chamber directly do so via a visitors bureau; 2) what was the building condition it was moved to its current location; 3) discussions about City's historical relationship with the Chamber and its prior economic development efforts; 4) the site was purchased for economic development purposes and was not considered to be a long term Chamber location; 5) confirmation that the $732,000 estimate presented in the staff report includes costs for deferred building maintenance; 6) brief discussion on costs of constructing a new building; 7) brief discussion of the Surplus Land Act requirements took place, including discussion of affordable housing requirements; 8) discussions that have taken place with Chamber representatives about the site; and 9) what are the potential dollar amounts that the Chamber may contribute to improving the façade of the building. Donna Borzone, Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive Officer, spoke regarding the Moorpark Chamber of Commerce's activities during the last two years, including participation in the Tri-county Chamber Alliance, and commented on the variety of programs the Chamber is undertaking. She noted the Moorpark Chamber of Commerce needs the City's support to keep the Chamber at its current location. Mark DiCecco, Moorpark resident, remarked the Chamber is a vital component of the community, noted his comments are focused on the long- term use and visioning options, stated a parking lot is not a gateway to downtown, and commented on housing opportunities and allowable densities. Chris Barrett, Chairman of the Moorpark Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, noted the Chamber was not presented with other good location opportunities, commented that various organizations meet at the facility as a community space, and expressed concerns about how much the Chamber should invest given the uncertainty regarding the building, providing a potential contribution figure of $25,000. Dan Waldman, Moorpark resident and Moorpark Toastmasters member, noted the club has met at the Chamber building for a number of years, stated he does not want to see the building boarded up, and discouraged tearing it down before a new location is identified. Jonathan Medina, Chief Operating Officer for Carreras, commented that the Chamber has been instrumental in supporting their business, and commented on important benefits the Chamber brings. Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 6 November 20, 2024 Jeff Brodsly, Moorpark resident, commented on the various ideas that have been discussed for the use of the building, and stated the Council is presented with the question on whether to repair the line or not. He is willing to contribute property or offset rent to assist the City and Chamber in keeping the Chamber on High Street. Council discussion followed focused on ensuring that the corner of High Street looks attractive; separating the habitability of the building from who the current tenant is and bifurcate what the Chamber does with where it is located; noted that there is a number of factors at play; suggestion of forming an ad hoc committee to address the relationship between the City and the Chamber; and discussion of relationship between the City and the Chamber and how that will integrate with goals in the Economic Development Strategic Plan. In response to Council discussion, Mr. Brown commented that the existing building lease expires in 2027, and minor improvements can be made over the short-term. As part of the Downtown Specific Plan Update, community input on what should happen on the corner can be collected and in the meantime, an ad hoc committee can be formed to discuss the future of the Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Gagajena recapped the consensus to approve moving forward with the sewer line repair and parking lot repaving and staff would need to come back to create the capital projects where City Council could chose to bifurcate the sewer repairs from the parking lot. Parking lot improvements would need to be engineered to obtain an accurate cost estimate. City Manager Brown recapped the Council discussion for concurrence on the comprehensive direction to staff including: • Commence design and bidding on sewer lateral repair; • Commence design and bidding on parking lot repair; • Gather public input on desired uses of the parcel as part of the Downtown Specific Plan Update; • Re-engage with the Daly Group to seek a greater contribution for repair of the sewer lateral and parking lot projects; • Establish a Council ad hoc committee to meet with Chamber representatives and identify cost recovery contributions from the Chamber of Commerce through additional Chamber services or assistant with implementation of the City's Economic Development Strategic Plan; • Work with the Chamber of Commerce to complete aesthetic improvements as identified and committed to in documentation provided by Chamber leadership. Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 7 November 20, 2024 MOTION: Councilmember Delgado moved, and Councilmember Castro seconded a motion to 1) commence design and bidding process to repair the sewer lateral; 2) commence design and bidding process to improve the parking lot; 3) gather public input on desired uses for 18 E. High Street parcel during the update of Downtown Specific Plan; 4) re-engage for Daly Group to seek a greater contribution for repairs of the sewer lateral and parking lot projects; 5) establish a City Council ad hoc committee to meet with the Chamber and identify cost recovery contributions from the Chamber of Commerce through additional Chamber services or assistance with implementation of the City's Economic Development Strategic plan; and 6) work with Chamber of Commerce to complete aesthetic improvements as identified and committed to in documentation provided by Chamber Leadership. The motion carried by voice vote 4-0, Councilmember Groff absent. 11. ORDINANCES: None. 12. CLOSED SESSION: None. 13. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Enegren adjourned the meeting at 9:26 p.m. Chris R. Eneg en, Mayor ATTEST: kt-- Ky Span r, City rk ���'s' •.A o9gTED r