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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2024 1204 CC SA REG MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK Moorpark, California December 4, 2024 A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark and the Successor Agency was held on Wednesday, December 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 Daniel 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; Hiromi Dever, Finance Director; Daniel Kim, City Engineer/Public Works Director; Jeremy Laurentowski, Parks and Recreation Director; Doug Spondello, Community Development Director; Jessica Sandifer, Deputy Parks and Recreation Director; John Bandek, Economic Development Manager; Roger Pichardo, Program Manager; Chris Thompson, Senior Information Systems Administrator; Captain Darin Hendren, Ventura County Sheriffs Office; and Ky Spangler, City Clerk. 4. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA: CONSENSUS: It was the consensus to move Item 9.A. ahead of Item 5, upon the request of Mayor Enegren. 9. PRESENTATION/ACTION/DISCUSSION: A. Consider Resolution Approving Assignment of the Current Solid Waste Franchise Agreement with USA Waste of California, Inc. to G.I. Industries, a Utah Corporation; Approving Amended and Restated Solid Waste Franchise Agreement with G.I. Industries, a Utah Corporation; Adjusting Maximum Solid Waste Rates; and Making a Determination of Exemption in Connection Therewith Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act. Solid Waste Franchise Agreement Ad Hoc Committee Recommendation: Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 2 December 4, 2024 Adopt Resolution No. 2024-4283 approving Assignment of the current Agreement with USA Waste of California, Inc. to G.I. Industries, a Utah Corporation, and approving an Amended and Restated Solid Waste Franchise Agreement with G.I. Industries, a Utah Corporation, and adjusting the maximum solid waste rates, and rescinding Resolution No. 2020-3793. (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) Mr. Pichardo gave the staff report. Questions and discussion followed among Council, staff and USA Waste of California, Inc./G.I. Industries (Waste Management) which focused on: 1) clarification on how contamination and cart overage is determined noting overage is when the cart's lid is open at 25% or greater, not just slightly open; 2) three notifications are issued before charges are assessed and are not intended to be a punitive charges; 3) clarification that residential overage and contamination charges are relatively new and are related to SB 1383 which requires recycling of organic waste; 4) contamination is assessed at 25% threshold, is monitored by onboard technology on the truck, and is determined through a combination of artificial intelligence and manual audits; and 5) monitoring, audits, and warnings are intended to change behavior and encourage proper handling of materials. Sandra Pursley, Area Director of Public Sector Services with Waste Management, responded to questions. Mark Richardson, Moorpark resident, spoke in support of Waste Management and positively commented on the customer service and community partnership they provide. Jackie Flame, Moorpark resident, concurred with speaker Mark Richardson, and commented on Waste Management's participation in community events and sponsorships. John Newton, Moorpark resident and volunteer, spoke in support of Waste Management and commented on the positive customer service experience, Waste Management's commitment to financial support for non-profit organizations across the City, and other benefits that come with the relationship with Waste Management. He thanked staff and requested the Council's support. Mark Cassar, Moorpark resident, spoke in support of Waste Management and commented on the various ways that Waste Management has assisted his operations on how to do a better job with waste handling. Justin Hunsinger, Waste Management Regional and Local Area Manager, extended thanks to staff and the ad hoc committee for its efforts to work through the extension of this agreement. Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 3 December 4, 2024 Jennifer Swenson. Moorpark resident and former Chief Executive Officer of Adventist Health Simi Valley Hospital, commented she has had experience with Waste Management both in commercial and residential capacities. Ms. Swenson commented on Waste Management's support of the community and the manner in which they go above to provide community service. She requested support of the extension of their agreement. Danny Margolis, owner of Command Performance and M on High, spoke in support of extending Waste Management's agreement and commented on the support and service they provide. Scott Mosher, Moorpark resident, spoke to reiterate the comments made by prior speakers. remarked on the positive customer service experience and Waste Management's support of the Boys & Girls Club. Councilmembers and the Mayor remarked on satisfaction with the proposed agreement as well as Waste Management's positive customer experiences and its on-going community support. Responsive to a Councilmember question regarding the most favored nation city clause. it was noted that the clause would no longer apply should Simi Valley select another waste hauler, but there are other mechanisms and metrics identified to address rate increases. MOTION: Councilmember Groff moved, and Councilmember Means seconded a motion to Adopt Resolution No. 2024-4283 approving Assignment of the current Agreement with USA Waste of California, Inc. to G.I. Industries, a Utah Corporation. and approving an Amended and Restated Solid Waste Franchise Agreement with G.I. Industries, a Utah Corporation, and adjusting the maximum solid waste rates, and rescinding Resolution No. 2020-3793. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. 5. ELECTION RESULTS. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS: A. Consider Report on the Results of the 2024 General Municipal Election Process. Staff Recommendation: Receive and file the report on the Results of the 2024 General Municipal Election Process. Ms. Spangler gave staff report. There were no speakers. CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the City Council to receive and file the report. Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark. California Page 4 December 4. 2024 B. Presentations to outgoing Councilmember Groff. Presentations were received from Joel Price, Communications Director with State Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin's Office: Michael Kort. Community Liaison for Supervisor Janice Parvin. Jason Flame representing the Moorpark Chamber of Commerce: June Dubreuil representing Moorpark Morning Rotary; and Don Brodt, Chair and Ryan Grau, Executive Director with the Ventura County Taxpayers Association; Councilmembers Delgado, Castro. and Means provided comments: and Mayor Enegren presented Councilmember Groff with the City of Moorpark Plaque commemorating his service. C. Comments from Councilmember Groff. Councilmember Groff made parting comments regarding his time served on the Council and the collective accomplishments of the City Council during his tenure. D. City Clerk Administers Oath of Office to District 2 Councilmember-elect Chris Barrett. District 4 Councilmember-elect Antonio Castro, and Mayor- elect Chris R. Enegren. E. Comments from Newly Seated Councilmembers. Councilmember Barrett and Councilmember Castro made comments. F. Comments from Newly Seated Mayor. Mayor Enegren made comments. G. Nomination and Selection of Mayor Pro Tempore. There were no speakers. MOTION: Councilmember Means moved, and Mayor Enegren seconded the motion to nominate Councilmember Delgado to serve as Mayor Pro Tempore. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 6. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. 7. ANNOUNCEMENTS, FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS. AND REPORTS ON MEETINGS/CONFERENCES ATTENDED BY COUNCILMEMBERS AND MAYOR: Councilmember Barret reported on December 3 he attended the Moorpark Chamber of Commerce mixer. Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark. California Page 5 December 4. 2024 Councilmember Barret reported on December 4 he attended Moorpark Chamber Government Affairs Meeting. Councilmember Delgado reported on November 24 she attended the Ventura County Animal Services Commission meeting where Commissioners met the new Director. Councilmember Delgado reported on December 3 she attended the Chamber of Commerce holiday event along with Mayor Enegren, and Councilmembers Groff and Barrett. Councilmember Means reported he attended the holiday lights at the Moorpark College Zoo. Mayor Enegren reported on November 23 he attended the SewaDiwali food pantry event. Mayor Enegren reported on December 3 he attended the Moorpark Chamber of Commerce Christmas party. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None. 9. PRESENTATION/ACTION/DISCUSSION: B. Consider City Council Standing Committees and Ad Hoc Committee Appointments and Other Assignments. Staff Recommendation: 1) Consider the Standing Committee and Ad Hoc Committee membership composition and make changes as desired and select a member/members to serve in the currently vacant positions: and 2) Review the current list of Other Assignments including representation on regional boards and commissions and make changes as desired. Ms. Spangler gave the staff report. It was noted that certain identified outside positions receive a stipend for participation, and members may recuse themselves from voting on their own appointment if they so choose. There were no speakers. A discussion followed among the Councilmembers and staff regarding changes to the Standing Committees and Ad Hoc Committee assignments and Other Agency Assignments that included the following: Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 6 December 4, 2024 STANDING COMMITTEES Administration, Finance and Public Safety Committee (AFPS) Per City Council Policy, Mayor Enegren and Mayor Pro Tern Delgado will serve on the AFPS Committee with Immediate Past Mayor Pro Tern Means to serve as Alternate. Community and Economic Development Committee (CEDC) Members: Councilmembers Delgado and Means Alternate: Councilmember Barrett CONSENSUS: It was the unanimous consensus of the City Council to appoint Councilmembers Delgado and Means as Members and Councilmember Barrett as Alternate to the Community and Economic Development Committee. Per City Council Policy, a member of the CEDC Standing Committee also serves as the City representative on the Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) of Ventura County. Following discussion, Councilmember Delgado was selected to serve as the City's representative on the EDC. Transportation and Public Works Committee Members: Councilmember Castro and Mayor Enegren Alternate: Councilmember Means CONSENSUS: It was the unanimous consensus of the City Council to appoint Mayor Enegren and Councilmember Castro as Members and Councilmember Means as Alternate to the Transportation and Public Works Committee. AD HOC COMMITTEES Area Housing Authority of the County of Ventura and Many Mansions for Scattered Site Housing Project Members: Councilmember Castro and Mayor Enegren Alternate: Community Development Department Staff Arroyo Springs Apartments Project Development Agreement (Re-Negotiation) Members: Councilmember Delgado and Mayor Enegren Alternate: Community Development Department Staff Following discussion, no changes to representation on the existing Ad Hoc Committees were made. Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 7 December 4, 2024 OTHER AGENCY ASSIGNMENTS California Joint Powers Insurance Authority AT THIS POINT in the meeting, Councilmember Barrett recused himself and left the dais. The time was 8:22 p.m. Member: Councilmember Barrett Alternate: Councilmember Castro MOTION: Mayor Enegren moved, and Councilmember Means seconded a motion to appoint Councilmember Barrett as Member and Councilmember Castro as Alternate to the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority. The motion carried by voice vote 4-0, Councilmember Barrett recused. Clean Power Alliance Member: Councilmember Barrett Alternate: Councilmember Delgado MOTION: Mayor Enegren moved, and Councilmember Means seconded a motion to appoint Councilmember Barrett as Member and Councilmember Delgado as Alternate to the Clean Power Alliance. The motion carried by voice vote 4-0, Councilmember Barrett recused. Councilmember Barrett returned to the dais. The time was 8:23 p.m. CONSENSUS: It was the unanimous consensus of the City Council to defer the appointment of the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy Advisory Committee (SMMCAC) to the December 18, 2024, City Council meeting. Southern California Association of Governments—General Assembly Delegate AT THIS POINT in the meeting, Mayor Enegren recused himself and left the dais. The time was 8:23 p.m. Delegate: Mayor Enegren Alternate: Councilmember Delgado MOTION: Councilmember Delgado moved, and Councilmember Castro seconded a motion to appoint Mayor Enegren as the City's Delegate and Councilmember Delgado as Alternate Delegate to the Southern California Association of Governments — General Assembly Delegate. The motion carried by voice vote 4-0, Mayor Enegren recused. Mayor Enegren returned to the dais. The time was 8:24 p.m. Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 8 December 4, 2024 Ventura County Animal Services Commission AT THIS POINT in the meeting, Councilmember Delgado recused herself and left the dais. The time was 8:24 p.m. Member: Councilmember Delgado MOTION: Mayor Enegren moved, and Councilmember Means seconded a motion to appoint Councilmember Delgado to the Ventura County Animals Services Commission. The motion carried by voice vote 4-0, Councilmember Delgado recused. Councilmember Delgado returned to the dais. The time was 8:25 p.m. Ventura County Council of Governments Member: Mayor Enegren MOTION: Mayor Enegren moved, and Councilmember Means seconded a motion to appoint Mayor Enegren to the Ventura County Council of Governments. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Ventura County Transportation Commission AT THIS POINT in the meeting, Mayor Enegren recused himself and left the dais. The time was 8:25 p.m. Member: Mayor Enegren MOTION: Councilmember Delgado moved, and Councilmember Means seconded a motion to appoint Mayor Enegren to the Ventura County Transportation Commission. The motion carried by voice vote 4-0, Mayor Enegren recused. C. Consider Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Special Tax Refunding Bonds for Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 (Moorpark Highlands). Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-4284 authorizing the issuance of Special Tax Refunding Bonds in an aggregate principal amount not-to-exceed $6 million for Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 (Moorpark Highlands) and approving certain documents and taking certain other actions in connection therewith. (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) Ms. Dever gave the staff report. Branden Kfoury with Urban Futures Inc. (UFI) provided a brief presentation and was accompanied by Dave Fama with Jones Hall and Michael Busch with UFI who were available for Council questions. There were no speakers. Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 9 December 4, 2024 MOTION: Mayor Enegren moved, and Councilmember Means seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2024-4284 authorizing the issuance of Special Tax Refunding Bonds in an aggregate principal amount not-to-exceed $6 million for Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 (Moorpark Highlands) and approving certain documents and taking certain other actions in connection therewith. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. D. Consider Ordinance Updating the Annual Period for the Measurement of Inflation for Purpose of the Annual Adjustment of Development Impact Fee Amounts. Staff Recommendation: Introduce Ordinance No. 524, Amending Chapter 3.36 (Development Impact Fees), Sections 3.36.140, 3.36.260, 3.36.360, 3.36.460, 3.36.560. (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) Ms. Dever gave the staff report. There were no speakers. Mr. Ennis read the title of Ordinance No. 524. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 3.36.140, 3.36.260, 3.36.360, 3.36.460, AND 3.36.560 OF CHAPTER 3.36 (DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES) OF TITLE 3 (REVENUE AND FINANCE) OF THE MOORPARK MUNICIPAL CODE TO CHANGE THE ANNUAL PERIOD FOR THE MEASUREMENT OF INFLATION FOR PURPOSES OF THE ANNUAL ADJUSTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE AMOUNTS MOTION: Mayor Enegren moved, and Councilmember Delgado seconded a motion to introduce Ordinance No. 524, amending Chapter 3.36 (Development Impact Fees), Sections 3.36.140, 3.36.260, 3.36.360, 3.36.460, 3.36.560. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. 10. CONSENT CALENDAR: (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) MOTION: Councilmember Delgado moved, and Councilmember Means seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. A. Consider Warrant Register for Fiscal Year 2024/25 - December 4, 2024. Staff Recommendation: Approve the warrant register. B. Consider Dates of Regularly Scheduled City Council Meetings for Calendar Year 2025, Annual Budget Workshop Special Meeting, and Standing Committee Meeting Schedule for Calendar Year 2025. Staff Recommendation: 1) Adopt the 2025 Regular City Council meeting date calendar; and 2) Set the 2025 Budget Workshop Special Meeting date; and 3) Adopt the 2025 Standing Committee meeting schedule. Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 10 December 4, 2024 11. ORDINANCES: None. 12. CLOSED SESSION: Mr. Brown requested the City Council go into closed session for discussion of Items 12.A. and 12.B. on the agenda. The time was 8:56 p.m. A. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION, EMPLOYMENT Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 Title: City Manager B. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 Agency Designated Representative: Kevin Ennis, City Attorney Unrepresented Employee: City Manager Present in closed session for Items 12.A. and 12.B. were Councilmembers Barrett, Castro, Delgado, Means, and Mayor Enegren; Troy Brown, City Manager; and City Attorney Kevin Ennis. The Council reconvened into open session at 9:35 p.m. Mr. Brown stated Items 12.A. and 12.B. were discussed and there was no action to report. 13. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Enegren adjourned the meeting at 9:35 p.m. Chris R. Enegren, Mayor ATTEST: u • KY Spa City P ler, tY erk J91 of �ie 41?Fo JU`7