HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2024 1218 CC SA REG MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND
SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK
Moorpark, California December 18, 2024
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark and the Successor Agency
was held on Wednesday, December 18, 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 6:34 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Councilmember Barrett led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmembers Barrett, Castro, Delgado, Means, and Mayor
Enegren.
Absent: None.
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; Jeremy
Laurentowski, Parks and Recreation Director; Daniel Kim,
City Engineer/Public Works Director; Doug Spondello,
Community Development Director; Jessica Sandifer, Deputy
Parks & Recreation Director; Chris Ball, Senior Management
Analyst; Stephanie Anderson, Recreation Services Manager;
Carolina Tijerino, Human Resources Manager; Michelle
Woomer, Senior Management Analyst; Andres Pena,
Information Systems Technician II; Captain Darin Hendren,
Ventura County Sheriffs Office; and Ky Spangler, City Clerk.
4. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS:
A. Introduction of New Employee, Linda Myszkowski, Administrative Assistant
II in the Public Works Department.
Mayor Enegren introduced new City employee, Linda Myszkowski,
Administrative Assistant II in the Public Works Department.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT:
None.
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6. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the Council to pull Item 10.D. from the Consent
Calendar for individual consideration upon the request of Councilmember Means.
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS, FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS, AND REPORTS ON
MEETINGS/CONFERENCES ATTENDED BY COUNCILMEMBERS AND
MAYOR:
Councilmember Barrett reported on December 7 he attended Holiday on High
Street with Councilmembers Castro and Delgado, and Mayor Enegren.
Councilmember Barrett reported on December 10 he attended the Executive
Board meeting for the Moorpark Chamber of Commerce.
Councilmember Barrett reported on December 11 he attended the Board of
Directors meeting of the Chamber of Commerce.
Councilmember Barrett reported on December 12 he attended a meeting of the
Young Professionals Group at the Moorpark Chamber of Commerce.
Councilmember Barrett reported on December 13 he attended the staff holiday
luncheon.
Councilmember Delgado reported on December 5 she attended the Clean Power
Alliance meeting.
Councilmember Delgado reported on December 6 she attended and participated
in Christmas Magic at the High Street Arts Center.
Councilmember Delgado reported on December 7, along with Councilmembers
and staff, she attended the Holiday on High Street event.
Councilmember Delgado reported on December 11 she attended the Chamber of
Commerce Board of Directors meeting.
Councilmember Delgado reported on December 12, along with Councilmember
Barrett and Mr. Bandek, she attended the Chamber Young Professionals Group
who meets monthly on the second Thursday.
Councilmember Castro noted on December 7 he attended the Holiday on High
Street event.
Mayor Enegren reported on December 13 he attended the staff holiday luncheon.
Mayor Enegren reported on December 7 he attended Holiday on High Street.
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Mayor Enegren reported on December 18 he attended the Calleguas Water Board
meeting where he presented a Certificate of Recognition to Board Director Andy
Waters for his years of dedicated service.
Mayor Enegren extended an invitation to sign up now for Winter Camp Moorpark.
Camp is for ages 5 to 12, and features fun activities including sports, games, crafts,
parties, events, and more. Camp is held at the Arroyo Vista Recreation Center.
For details and registration information, visit the City's website.
Mayor Enegren extended an invitation to celebrate the season at the City of
Moorpark's annual Holiday Movie Marathon on Saturday, December 21 at the High
Street Arts Center. A variety of holiday movies will be shown throughout the day,
with fun activities during intermissions. Admission is free, and refreshments will
be available for sale. For show times and details, visit the City's webpage.
Mayor Enegren announced registration is open for Winter recreation classes. A
variety of classes are available including art, dance, tennis, pickleball, golf, music,
sports, science and more. For details visit the City's website.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None.
9. PRESENTATION/ACTION/DISCUSSION:
A. Consider Presentations from Applicants for Arts Commission, Parks and
Recreation Commission, and Planning Commission. Staff
Recommendation: Hear presentations from applicants and appoint five (5)
Commissioners each, to serve on the Arts Commission, Parks and
Recreation Commission, and Planning Commission for a two-year term
expiring December 31, 2026.
Ms. Spangler gave the staff report and corrected two typographical errors
in the staff report regarding the Planning Commission applicants: 1) Bruce
Rokos is a former Commissioner and current applicant, and not an
incumbent; and 2) Planning Commissioner Hamalainen attended all nine
meetings held during his partial term of service which began in June 2023.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, Councilmember Delgado requested to waive City Council
Policy 2.2.7 requiring applicants for Commission appointments to attend and present in
person, and allow applicants to participate virtually.
MOTION: Councilmember Delgado moved, and Councilmember Means seconded a
motion to waive the Council Policy requiring in-person attendance and receive the
applicant presentations either via Zoom or in-person. The motion carried by unanimous
voice vote.
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The City Council waived presentations from the Arts Commission applicants
as there were only five applicants. Prior to solicitation of nominations by the
Mayor, Mr. Ennis provided guidance on potential Councilmember recusals
which may be required dependent upon the nominees put forth, and
recommended Councilmembers recuse themselves from voting on
nominees with whom a member has a conflict of interest.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, Councilmember Barrett announced he would recuse from
voting on appointment of Ms. Rose Hoberg, if nominated, as she is a potential source of
income for his veterinary business.
MOTION: Mayor Enegren nominated, and Councilmember Delgado seconded the
nomination of Charles Blaugrund to serve as an Arts Commissioner for a two-year term
expiring December 31, 2026. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
MOTION: Mayor Enegren nominated, and Councilmember Delgado seconded the
nomination of Tania De Haz to serve as an Arts Commissioner for a two-year term
expiring December 31, 2026. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
MOTION: Mayor Enegren nominated, and Councilmember Means seconded the
nomination of Jackie Flame to serve as an Arts Commissioner for a two-year term expiring
December 31, 2026. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, Councilmember Barrett announced his recusal on the
vote to appoint Ms. Rose Hoberg to the Arts Commission and left the dais. The time was
6:52 p.m.
MOTION: Mayor Enegren nominated, and Councilmember Castro seconded the
nomination of Rose Hoberg to serve as an Arts Commissioner for a two-year term expiring
December 31, 2026. The motion carried by voice vote 4-0, Councilmember Barrett
absent.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, Councilmember Barrett returned to the dais. The
time was 6:52 p.m.
MOTION: Mayor Enegren nominated, and Councilmember Delgado seconded the
nomination of Kim Simons to serve as an Arts Commissioner for a two-year term expiring
December 31, 2026. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
The City Council heard presentations from the Parks and Recreation
Commission and Planning Commission applicants in the following order:
Mr. George Estrella
Mr. Steve Morgan
Ms. Rosalind Harris (via Zoom)
Ms. June Dubreuil
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Mr. Steven Lousen
Mr. Mike Winters
Ms. Leanna Alva
Mr. Mark DiCecco
Mr. Mike Winters
Mr. Kevin Hamalainen
Mr. Bruce Rokos
Mr. Kipp Landis
There were no additional speakers.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting. Councilmember Barrett announced recusal from the
appointment of Parks and Recreation Commissioners as an applicant is a source of
income to his family's veterinary business and left the dais. The time was 7:33 p.m.
MOTION: Mayor Enegren nominated, and Councilmember Delgado seconded the
nomination of June Dubreuil to serve as Parks and Recreation Commissioner for
a two-year term expiring December 31. 2026. The motion carried by voice vote
4-0. Councilmember Barrett absent.
MOTION: Mayor Enegren nominated, and Councilmember Means seconded the
nomination of George Estrella to serve as Parks and Recreation Commissioner for
a two-year term expiring December 31, 2026. The motion carried by voice vote
4-0. Councilmember Barrett absent.
MOTION: Mayor Enegren nominated, and Councilmember Castro seconded the
nomination of Rosalind Harris to serve as Parks and Recreation Commissioner for
a two-year term expiring December 31, 2026. The motion carried by voice vote
4-0. Councilmember Barrett absent.
MOTION: Mayor Enegren nominated, and Councilmember Delgado seconded the
nomination of Steve Lousen to serve as Parks and Recreation Commissioner for
a two-year term expiring December 31, 2026. The motion carried by voice vote
4-0, Councilmember Barrett absent.
MOTION: Mayor Enegren nominated, and Councilmember Means seconded the
nomination of Steve Morgan to serve as Parks and Recreation Commissioner for
a two-year term expiring December 31, 2026. The motion carried by voice vote
4-0. Councilmember Barrett absent.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, Councilmember Barrett returned to the dais. The time
was 7:38 p.m.
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MOTION: Mayor Enegren nominated, and Councilmember Delgado seconded the
nomination of Leanne Alva to serve as Planning Commissioner for a two-year term
expiring December 31, 2026. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
MOTION: Mayor Enegren nominated, and Councilmember Means seconded the
nomination of Mark DiCecco to serve as Planning Commissioner for a two-year
term expiring December 31, 2026. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
MOTION: Mayor Enegren nominated, and Councilmember Means seconded the
nomination of Kevin Hamalainen to serve as Planning Commissioner for a two-
year term expiring December 31, 2026. The motion carried by unanimous voice
call vote.
MOTION: Mayor Enegren nominated, and Councilmember Delgado seconded the
nomination of Kipp Landis to serve as Planning Commissioner for a two-year term
expiring December 31, 2026. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
MOTION: Mayor Enegren nominated, and Councilmember Means seconded the
nomination of Mike Winters to serve as Planning Commissioner for a two-year term
expiring December 31, 2026. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
B. Consider Presentation from Applicant for Santa Monica Mountains
Conservancy Advisory Committee and Appointment of a Representative to
Serve a Two-Year Term. Staff Recommendation: Receive presentation
from applicant and consider appointment of a representative to the Santa
Monica Mountains Conservancy Advisory Committee for a two-year term
ending on December 31, 2026.
Ms. Spangler gave the staff report.
The Council heard presentation from Santa Monica Mountains
Conservancy Advisory Committee applicant Dr. Roseann Mikos.
There were no speakers.
MOTION: Mayor Enegren nominated, and Councilmember Means seconded the
nomination of Dr. Roseann Mikos to serve as Santa Monica Mountains
Conservancy Advisory Committee Representative for a two-year term expiring
December 31, 2026. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
C. Consider Appointment of a City Council Ad Hoc Committee to Review
Proposals for Executive Recruitment Services for a City Manager
Recruitment. Staff Recommendation: Appoint two members of the City
Council to serve on an Ad Hoc Committee to review proposals for Executive
Recruitment Services.
Ms. Tijerino gave the staff report.
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There were no speakers.
MOTION: Mayor Enegren moved, and Councilmember Means seconded a motion
to appoint Mayor Enegren and Councilmember Delgado to the City Council Ad Hoc
Committee. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR: (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
MOTION: Mayor Enegren moved, and Councilmember Barrett seconded a motion to
approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote with the
exception of Consent Calendar Item 10.D. which was pulled for individual consideration.
A. Consider Warrant Register for Fiscal Year 2024/25 — December 18, 2024.
Staff Recommendation: Approve the warrant register.
B. Consider and Accept the Development Impact Fee Report (AB 1600
Report) for Fiscal Year 2023/24. Staff Recommendation: Accept and file the
Development Impact Fee Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2023/24.
C. Consider Resolution Adopting the Salary Plan for Hourly Employees to
Increase the Minimum Wage and Rescinding Resolution No. 2023-4218.
Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-4285, amending the
Salary Plan for Hourly Employees to Increase the Minimum Wage and
rescinding Resolution No. 2023-4218. (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
E. Consider Recreation Programs Cost Recovery Summary for Fiscal Year
(FY) 2023/24. Staff Recommendation: Receive and file report. Consider
Authorizing Recordation of the Notice of Completion for the Monument and
Wayfinding Signs at New City Hall.
F. Consider Agreement with BKM Office Environments, Inc. and Amendment
to Fiscal Year 2024/25 Budget for Phase 2 Moving Services and Demolition
Expenses for Modular Offices and Making a Determination of Exemption
Under the California Environmental Quality Act in Connection Therewith.
Staff Recommendation: 1) Approve Agreement with BKM Office
Environments, Inc. in the amount of $57,627.57, and authorize the City
Manager to sign the Agreement, subject to final language approval of the
City Manager; and 2)Adopt Resolution No. 2024-4287, amending the Fiscal
Year 2024/25 budget by $118,000 from unallocated fund balance in the
General Fund (1000) for Phase 2 relocation and demolition expenses, and
making a determination of exemption under the California Environmental
Quality Act in Connection Therewith. (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
G. Consider Amendment No. 1 to First Transit Inc. Agreement Extending the
Agreement Term to December 31, 2026, for $1,470,861 to Continue
Providing Transit Service for Moorpark City Transit's Pilot Mobility On
Demand Rideshare Program MCT On Demand. Staff Recommendation: 1)
Approve Amendment No. 1 to First Transit Agreement, extending the
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Agreement term to December 31, 2026, for a not-to-exceed amount of
$1,470,861 subject to final language approval of the City Manager and City
Attorney, and authorize the City Manager to sign the Agreement; and 2)
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-4288, amending the Fiscal Year 2024/25
budget by $200,000 for unallocated fund balance in the Traffic Systems
Management Fund (2001) for First Transit Agreement Amendment No. 1.
(ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
H. Consider Amendment No. 2 to RideCo Inc. Agreement Extending the
Agreement Term to June 30, 2025, for $34,200 to Continue Providing
Technology Software for Moorpark City Transit's Pilot Mobility On Demand
Rideshare Program MCT On Demand. Staff Recommendation: Approve
Amendment No. 2 to RideCo Inc. Agreement, extending the Agreement
term to June 30, 2025, for a not-to-exceed amount of $34,200, subject to
final language approval of the City Manager and City Attorney, and
authorize the City Manager to sign the Agreement.
Consider Interagency Agreement with Ventura County Transportation
Commission (VCTC) for the Disbursement and Administration of Funds
from the State of California's Senate Bill 125 (SB 125) Transit and Intercity
Rail Capital Program (TIRCP) and Zero-Emission Transit Capital Program
(ZETCP) for Electric Bus Charging Infrastructure; and Consider Resolution
Amending Fiscal Year 2024/25 Budget for Receipt of Grant Funds. Staff
Recommendation: 1) Authorize the City Manager to sign the Cooperative
Agreement subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City
Attorney; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-4289. (ROLL CALL VOTE
REQUIRED)
AT THIS POINT in the meeting Consent Calendar Item 10.D. was considered.
D. Consider Budget Amendment from Art In Public Places Fund (2007) to
Allocate Funding for Public Art for New Moorpark Library Project (C0056).
Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-4286 approving Budget
Amendment in the amount of $350,000 for public art for the new Moorpark
City Library Project (C0056). (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
Senior Management Analyst Ball provided a brief overview of the item.
There were no speakers.
Brief discussion took place regarding the type of public art planned inside
the Library, the $175,000 suggested budget, and the design process that
will be undertaken. It was noted that a conceptual design will be vetted by
the Arts Commission and presented to the City Council for its further input.
MOTION: Councilmember Means moved, and Councilmember Delgado seconded
a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2024-4286 approving Budget Amendment in the
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amount of $350,000 for public art for the new Moorpark City Library Project
(C0056). The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
11. ORDINANCES: (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
A. Consider Ordinance No. 524 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. Staff
Recommendation: Waive full reading, declare Ordinance No. 524 read for
the second time and adopted as read. (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
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 Means seconded a motion
to waive full reading, declare Ordinance No. 524 read for the second time, and
adopted as read. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
12. CLOSED SESSION:
City Manager Brown requested the Council recess into closed session for consideration
of Item 12.A. and 12.B. on the agenda. The time was 8:10 p.m.
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section
54956.9
Las Posas Valley Water Rights Coalition et al. v. Fox Canyon Groundwater
Management Agency, et al.
Case No. 56-2018-00509700-CU-EI-VTA
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section
54954.9
Walters Wholesale Electric Co. v. City of Moorpark et al.
Case No. 2024CUMC31470
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Present in closed session were Councilmembers Barrett, Castro, Delgado, Means
and Mayor Enegren; City Manager Troy Brown; City Attorney Kevin Ennis;
B. Tilden Kim, Attorney with Richards Watson Gershon; Assistant City Manager
PJ Gagajena; Parks and Recreation Director Jeremy Laurentowski; and Public
Works Director Daniel Kim.
13. ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Enegren adjourned the meeting at 8:22 p.m.
Chris R. En gren, Mayor
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