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OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK
Moorpark. Californi
February 5. 2025
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark was held on Wednesday,
February 5, 2025, 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:
Troy Brown, City Manager, led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmembers Barrett, Castro, Delgado, Means, and Mayor
Enegren.
Staff Present: Troy Brown, City Manager; Zach Heinselman, Assistant 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; Carolina
Tijerino, Human Resources Manager; Roger Pichardo,
Program Manager; Chris Thompson, Senior Information
Systems Administrator; Captain Darin Hendren, Ventura
County Sheriff's Office; and Blanca Garza, Deputy City
Clerk II.
4. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS:
A. Introduction of New Employee, Eric Lozano, Vector/Animal Control
Technician in the Public Works Department.
Mayor Enegren introduced new City employee, Eric Lozano, Vector/Animal
Control Technician in the Public Works Department.
B. Introduction of New Employee, Gil Punsalan, Budget and Finance Manager
in the Finance Department.
Mayor Enegren introduced new City employee, Gil Punsalan, Budget and
Finance Manager in the Finance Department.
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C. Proclamation Declaring February as Black History Month.
Mayor Enegren presented Dr. Julius Sokenu, President of Moorpark
College, with a Proclamation declaring February as Black History Month.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT:
None.
6. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the City Council to adjourn the meeting in
memory of Simi Valley Mayor Fred Thomas, at the request of Mayor Enegren.
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS, FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS, AND REPORTS ON
MEETINGS/CONFERENCES ATTENDED BY COUNCILMEMBERS AND
MAYOR:
Councilmember Means reported on January 22 he attended the Deputy Sheriffs'
Association Board meeting.
Councilmember Means reported on February 4 he attended a meeting with
Southern California Edison representatives.
Councilmember Means reported he participated in the Moorpark College Zoo
Advisory Board meeting.
Councilmember Castro reported on January 17 he participated in a Southern
California Edison Executive Briefing.
Councilmember Castro expressed appreciation of the City's local law enforcement,
the District Attorney's Office and City staff for the affirmations in recent weeks on
the collective stance on immigration enforcement.
Councilmember Delgado reported on January 16 she and Economic Development
Manager John Bandek attended the Economic Development Collaborative
monthly meeting where they named some new members and officers and attended
the annual banquet.
Councilmember Delgado reported on January 17 she attended the Conejo Simi
Moorpark Association of REALTORS° Installation Luncheon on behalf of the City.
Councilmember Delgado reported on January 17 she, along with Mayor Enegren
and Councilmember Barrett, attended the ribbon cutting for Friendly Noise, a new
wine and cider tasting room.
Councilmember Delgado reported on January 21, along with Mayor Enegren,
fellow Councilmembers, and City staff, she attended the ribbon cutting for Lifetech
Resources.
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Councilmember Delgado reported on February 4, along with Councilmembers
Barrett and Means, she attended the Moorpark Chamber of Commerce networking
mixer at Country Harvest.
Councilmember Barrett reported on January 16 he attended the Moorpark
Chamber of Commerce Topic on Tap, a new informational program the Chamber
will be coordinating every other month.
Councilmember Barrett reported on January 17 he attended the ribbon cutting for
Friendly Noise.
Councilmember Barrett reported on January 21 he attended the Lifetech
Resources ribbon cutting in celebration of their new solar installation.
Councilmember Barrett reported on January 23 he had a meeting with Ken Rayzor
with the High Street Arts Foundation about its 100-year anniversary and their
plans.
Councilmember Barrett reported on January 23 he attended a Clean Power
Alliance Board orientation meeting.
Councilmember Barrett reported on January 24 he attended the Ventura County
City Selection Committee meeting in Camarillo with Mayor Enegren.
Councilmember Barrett reported on January 29 to 31 he, along with City Manager
Troy Brown, attended the League of California Cities New Mayors and
Councilmembers Conference.
Councilmember Barrett reported on February 4 he attended the Moorpark
Chamber of Commerce Mixer at Country Harvest.
Councilmember Barrett reported on February 5 he attended the Moorpark
Chamber of Commerce Government Relations Committee meeting.
Mayor Enegren reported on January 17 he attended the Friendly Noise ribbon
cutting.
Mayor Enegren reported on January 21 he attended Lifetech Resources ribbon
cutting for their solar installation.
Mayor Enegren reported on January 26 he went for a site visit to Quantum
Systems, a drone manufacturer, where they tested an aircraft.
Mayor Enegren reported on February 5 he attended the Moorpark Chamber of
Commerce Government Relations Committee meeting.
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Mayor Enegren announced Ventura County Supervisor Janice S. Parvin is
sponsoring a Battle of the Badges Blood Drive on February 6, 2025, from 1:00 p.m.
to 7:00 p.m. at the Arroyo Vista Community Park. For more information visit
Red Cross Blood.Org.
Mayor Enegren announced tonight's meeting will be adjourned in memory of Simi
Valley Mayor Fred Thomas.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Consider Resolution Approving a Contract with ABM Electrical & Lighting
Solutions, Inc., and Amending the Fiscal Year 2024/25 Budget to
Appropriate $87,558.68 from the Community -Wide Park Fund to the Capital
Improvement Budget Amending the Fiscal Year 2024/25 Budget
Appropriating for the Acquisition and Implementation of Certain Energy
Related Improvements at Various City Parks, Adopting Necessary Findings
in Accordance with the California Government Code, and Making a
Determination of Exemption Pursuant to the California Environmental
Quality Act in Connection Therewith. Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the
public hearing, receive public testimony, and close the public hearing; and
2) Adopt Resolution No. 2025-4294 approving an appropriation of
$87,558.68 from the Communitywide Park Development Fund (2010) for
Energy Services contract with ABM Electrical & Lighting Solutions, Inc. for
the implementation of certain energy related improvements to City facilities
in accordance with California Government Code Sections 4217.10 to
4217.18. (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
Mr. Pichardo gave the staff report.
There were no speakers.
Mayor Enegren opened the public hearing at 6:51 p.m.; having no speakers,
the public hearing was closed.
MOTION: Councilmember Means moved, and Councilmember Barrett seconded
a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2025-4294 approving an appropriation of
$87,558.68 from the Communitywide Park Development Fund (2010) for energy
Services contract with ABM Electrical & Lighting Solutions, Inc. for the
implementation of certain energy related improvements to City facilities in
accordance with California Government Code Sections 4217.10 to 4217.18. The
motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
9. PRESENTATION/ACTION/DISCUSSION:
A. Consider Approval of an Agreement with Mosaic Public Partners for City
Manager Recruitment Services. Staff Recommendation: 1) Approve an
Agreement with Mosaic Public Partners for City Manager recruitment
services, subject to final language approval by the City Manager; and
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2) Appoint Greg Nelson, Mosaic Public Partners, to be one of the City
negotiators in connection with the recruitment process, along with Kevin
Ennis, City Attorney, and Troy Brown, City Manager.
Ms. Tijerino gave the staff report.
There were no speakers.
Brief comment followed among the Councilmembers regarding potential
community and employee surveys; the Council determined it was best to
save costs and conduct an internal survey of employees to seek input.
MOTION: Mayor Enegren moved, and Councilmember Delgado seconded a
motion to approve Agreement with Mosaic Public Partners for City Manager
recruitment services, subject to final language approval by the City Manager; and
Appoint Greg Nelson, Mosaic Public Partners, to be one of the City negotiators in
connection with the recruitment process. The motion carried by unanimous voice
vote.
B. Consider Update on City Council Goals for Fiscal Years 2023/24 and
2024/25, Objective 3.10, Moorpark Teen Engagement Study and Teen
Council Evaluation. Staff Recommendation: Receive and file.
Mr. Laurentowski gave the staff report.
Teen Council members provided updates on their ad hoc committee
planned events: Bianca Gagajena spoke representing the Events and
Programs and Social Issues ad hoc's noting goals include hosting a Teen
After Dark dance and creating a new event which is under development,
and having a table during lunch at Moorpark High School to distribute
bracelets and pamphlets on social issues, mental health, and drugs;
Gauransh Tyagi spoke representing the Government Relations ad hoc and
remarked its goals are to help students better understand local government
and encourage community involvement, with a special event being planned
at both Moorpark High School and at the High School at Moorpark College
for a City official to talk to students with the goal of building relationships
and letting young people know they can make a difference and be involved;
and Zoey Jeong spoke representing the Social Outreach ad hoc which is
focusing on advertising events at the Arroyo Vista Recreation Center,
Moorpark High School's broadcast channel, and social media. The Teen
Council members were accompanied by Recreation Coordinator Hilary
Kleiman who oversees the Teen Council.
There were no speakers.
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the City Council to receive and file the
report.
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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 Fiscal Year 2024/25 — February 5, 2025.
Staff Recommendation: Approve the warrant register.
B. Consider Minutes of City Council Special Meeting of November 6, 2024.
Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes.
C. Consider Resolution Approving Amendment No. 17 to Local Street Access
Agreement between the City and Waste Management of California, Inc.,
Doing Business as Simi Valley Landfill and Recycling Center, to Extend the
Term to December 31, 2036. Staff Recommendation: 1) Adopt Resolution
No. 2025-4295, authorizing Amendment No. 17 to the Local Street Access
Agreement between the City of Moorpark and Waste Management of
California, Inc. doing business as the Simi Valley Landfill and Recycling
Center; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to sign the Amendment No. 17,
subject to final language approval by the City Manager. (ROLL CALL VOTE
REQUIRED)
D. Consider Adopting Resolution Amending Fiscal Year 2024/25 Budget
Appropriating Funds; and Awarding Purchase of Community Emergency
Response Team Training Materials and Equipment to All Star Fire
Equipment, Inc.; and Authorizing City Manager to Sign and Execute
Donation Agreement of Training Materials and Equipment. Staff
Recommendation: 1) Authorize the City Manager to purchase materials and
equipment from All Star Fire Equipment, Inc. in the amount of $25,446.36;
and 2) Authorize the City Manager to sign and execute donation agreement;
and 3) Adopt Resolution No. 2025-4296, amending Fiscal Year 2024/25
Budget by total appropriation of $26,806.79, including a revenue
appropriation of $26,806.79 and expenditure appropriation of $26,806.79,
from the General Fund unassigned fund balance to the emergency
management operations fund for the purchase of Community Emergency
Response Team training materials and equipment. (ROLL CALL VOTE
REQUIRED)
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 7:13 p.m.
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AT THIS POINT in the meeting, Councilmember Delgado announced her recusal from
participation in Agenda Item Nos. 12.A. and 12.13. relating to the sale of City properties at
1063-1123 and 1293-1331 Walnut Canyon Road as the party proposing to buy those
properties is represented by an agent and broker in the same real estate firm she is
affiliated with, and even though she would not gain or lose any money from the
transaction, the decision could financially affect the real estate broker in the same firm
she works with.
A. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Properties: 1063-1123 Walnut Canyon Road
(APNs: 511-0-030-250, -260, -270, -280, -290, &-300)
Agency Negotiator: Troy Brown, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Ashish Bhagat
Under Negotiation: Price and terms for potential sale of the property
B. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Properties: 1293-1331 Walnut Canyon Road
(APNs 511-0-040-120, -130, and -140)
Agency Negotiator: Troy Brown, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Ashish Bhagat
Under Negotiation: Price and terms for potential sale of the property
Present in closed session for Items 12.A. and 12.B. were Councilmembers Barrett,
Castro, Delgado, Means, and Mayor Enegren; Troy Brown, City Manager; Zach
Heinselman, Assistant City Attorney; PJ Gagajena, Assistant City Manager;
Jeremy Laurentowski, Parks and Recreation Director; Jessica Sandifer, Deputy
Parks and Recreation Director; Doug Spondello, Community Development
Director; and Joe Dieguez, Senior Vice President with Kosmont Companies (via
Zoom).
The Council reconvened into open session at 7:33 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 7:33 p.m. in memory of Simi Valley Mayor Fred
Thomas.
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