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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2003 0219 CC REGMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL Moorpark, California February 19, 2003 A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark was held on February 19, 2003, in the Council Chambers of said City located at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California. 1. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Hunter called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Dale Parvin, President -Elect of the Moorpark Rotary, led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Harper, Mikos, Parvin, and Mayor Hunter. Absent: Councilmember Millhouse. Staff Present: Steven Kueny, City Manager; Hugh Riley, Assistant City Manager; Ken Gilbert, Public Works Director; Mary Lindley, Community Services Director; Barry Hogan, Community Development Director; Cynthia Borchard, Administrative Services Director; Walter Brown, City Engineer; Captain Richard Diaz, Sheriff's Department; Julie C.T. Hernandez, Senior Management Analyst; John Brand, Senior Management Analyst; Deborah Traffenstedt, Assistant to City Manager /City Clerk; and Maureen Benson, Deputy City Clerk. 4. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS: A. Certificate of Recognition for his service as an Air Advisory Committee member. Mayor Hunter presented Certificate of Recognition years of service. honoring William Poleri, Pollution Control District William Poleri with the and thanked him for his Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 2 February 19, 2003 Mr. Poleri thanked the Council for the opportunity to represent the city of Moorpark and stated he is available for future service if needed. B. Proclamation recognizing the month of March 2003 as Red Cross Month. Mayor Hunter read the Proclamation and presented it to Diana Grace, Director of Volunteer and Youth Services for the Red Cross. Ms. Grace thanked the Council on behalf of the Red Cross Board of Directors and staff for recognizing the efforts and services provided by the Red Cross. C. City Manager's Monthly Report. Mr. Kueny introduced Barry Hogan, Community Development Director, who gave the monthly report. Mr. Hogan provided a PowerPoint presentation on the departmental structure and services provided by the Community Development Department. He gave a brief overview of the following projects underway: Moorpark Country Club Estates, Mountainview Homes, Pacific Communities Development; Carlsberg Specific Plan, including several residential tracts, and a 73 -acre business park; affordable senior apartments; and the Moorpark Marketplace. He announced a forthcoming joint City Council/ Planning Commission workshop where the North Park Specific Plan will be discussed. Councilmember Mikos complimented staff on the tri -fold permit applications given out to the public, which were created by Steven Valdez, Planning Technician. Councilmember Mikos encouraged the public to come to the workshop for the North Park project. In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Hogan stated that the public can contact his department or him directly via email or by phone with any questions or concerns. He provided the email addresses and his phone number. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Paae 3 February 19, 2003 5. PUBLIC COMMENT: Lucy Bermudez, a Moorpark resident, requested assistance regarding her court arraignment on February 25, 2003, regarding illegal dumping and grading behind Kmart. In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Hogan stated that even with the pending litigation, the Community Services Department will continue to work with Ms. Bermudez to seek resolution. Mayor Hunter encouraged Ms. Bermudez to work with staff and explained that the Council is unable to act on the matter since it was not on the agenda. AT THIS POINT in the meeting, the City Council recessed to convene a meeting of the Moorpark Redevelopment Agency. The time was 7:23 p.m. The City Council meeting reconvened at 7:25 p.m. 6. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA: (Pursuant to Council Rules of Procedure Section 2.8, Items to be withdrawn from the Consent Calendar shall be identified at this time.) Mayor Hunter requested that Item 9.C. be heard first under Presentation /Action /Discussion. 7. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Councilmember Mikos announced an 8 -mile hike from Happy Camp Canyon Regional Park to the top of Big Mountain on Saturday, February 22, 2003. Councilmember Parvin announced that the "Cantastic" Food Drive to replenish the Food Pantry will take place in front of Albertson's on Sunday, February 23, 2003. 8. PUBLIC HEARING: A. Consider Industrial Planned Development Permit No. 2000 -10, a Request to Construct an Approximately 113,994 Square Foot Mini - Warehouse /Office Building on a 112,184 Square Foot Parcel Located at 875 Los Angeles Avenue, at the Northwest Corner Of Los Angeles Avenue and Goldman Avenue, on the Application of Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 4 February 19, 2003 Asadurian Investments. (Continued 2003, with Recommendation: March 5, 2003. public hearing Continue the public from January 15, open.) Staff hearing, open, to Mr. Hogan stated that negotiations between the applicant and the Ad Hoc Committee have not yet concluded and requested a continuance to March 19, 2003, rather than March 5, 2003. MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Parvin seconded a motion to continue the public hearing open, to March 19, 2003. The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0, Councilmember Millhouse absent. 9. PRESENTATION /ACTION /DISCUSSION: The following item was heard first. C. Consider Contribution to Moorpark High School Academic Decathlon Team Travel Cost for State Championship. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate. Larry Jones, Moorpark High School Academic Decathlon Team coach, described the many accomplishments of the team, which is the highest scoring team in the United States and introduced the members who would be going on to compete at the State Championship. Three members of the team, Adam Abed, Nathaniel Jones, and Paul Ideal, presented their award winning speeches. Mayor Hunter asked the Council how they wished to proceed and referenced a letter received by the Council from Mike and Dianne Hebert, Moorpark residents, requesting support for the team in the form of a donation. A discussion among the Councilmembers followed concerning the travel costs that would be incurred by the team; an appropriate amount to donate; and the source of funds for the donation. In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Kueny stated that the amount discussed would not require an appropriation. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Pie 5 February 19, 2003 MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved and Councilmember Parvin seconded a motion to donate $2,500.00 to the Moorpark High School Decathlon Team Travel Costs for the State Championship. The motion carried by roll call vote 4 -0, Councilmember Millhouse absent. AT THIS POINT in the meeting a recess was declared. The time was 7:55 p.m. The Council meeting reconvened at 8:10 p.m. A. Consider Building Elevations for New Police Services Center. Staff Recommendation: Approve the building elevations for the new Police Services Center. Mr. Riley gave the staff report and introduced Chester Widom and Larry Taniguchi from the design firm of Widom Wein Cohen O'Leary Terasawa (WWCOT), 3130 Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica, California, who provided a Power Point presentation on the proposed elevation for the new Police Services Center. In response to questions from Council, Captain Diaz stated that the floor plan meets the needs of the Moorpark Police Department; there are holding rooms for prisoners; however, anyone to be held at length would be transferred to the East County Jail; and he has not looked at potential storage areas provided on the proposed floor plan. In response to questions from Council, Mr. Widom stated that the California Highway Patrol (CHP) continues to decline access to the space where the Moorpark Police Department is located; the color palette for the landscaping has not yet been selected; the floor plan allows for future jail /holding cells; storage areas have been included and there is potential for modification to allow for additional storage space; and the graphics and location for the signage are still open to discussion. In response to questions from Council, Mr. Tanaguchi stated that more articulation could be added to the entrance on the east elevation where the dog run and motorcycles will be located. He also stated that openings for entry areas can easily be cut into the drywall between what are now the two separate spaces occupied by the CHP and Moorpark Police Department. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Paae 6 February 19, 2003 MOTION: Councilmember Parvin moved and Councilmember Mikos seconded a motion to approve the building elevations for the new Police Services Center. The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0, Councilmember Millhouse absent. B. Consider Ordinance No 291 Amending Chapter 6.04 General Provisions, Chapter 6.08 Animal Control, Chapter 6.12 Impoundment, and Chapter 6.16 Licensing of Cats and Dogs, of Title 6, Animals, to Allow Designated City Staff to Enforce Title 6. Staff Recommendation: Introduce Ordinance 291 for first reading and waive full reading of the ordinance. Ms. Traffenstedt stated that this is a re- introduction of Ordinance No. 291 due to revisions in the title and other minor editorial corrections. In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt stated that there were no speakers. Ms. Traffenstedt read the title of Ordinance No. 291. MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to waive further reading of Ordinance No. 291. The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0, Councilmember Millhouse absent. MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to introduce Ordinance No. 291 for first reading. The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0, Councilmember Millhouse absent. 10. CONSENT CALENDAR: MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Parvin seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by roll call vote 4 -0, Councilmember Millhouse absent. A. Consider Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of December 19, 2001. Consider Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of January 16, 2002. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 7 February 19, 2003 Consider Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of April 17, 2002. Consider Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of May 15, 2002. Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes. B. Consider Approval of Warrant Register for Fiscal Year 2002 -2003 - February 19, 2003. Manual Warrants Voided Warrant Payroll Liability Warrants 111871 - 111873 & $ 20,005.50 111938 111964 - 111971 1 11 $ 12,489.00 Regular Warrants 111874 - 111932 & $ 14,984.73 111933 - 111963 $ 698,521.02 Staff Recommendation: Approve the warrant register. C. Consider Approval of the 2003 Agreement for Services with the Moorpark Chamber of Commerce. (Continued from February 5, 2003) Staff Recommendation: Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign the 2003 Agreement for Services between the City of Moorpark and the Moorpark Chamber of Commerce. D. Initiate Proceedings Related to the Levy of Assessments for Assessment District (AD)84 -2, AD01 -1, and AD01 -2 & AD01 -3 for Fiscal Year 2003/2004. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2003 -2051 authorizing preparation of an Engineer's Report for AD84 -2, AD01 -1, AD01 -2 and AD01 -3 for FY 2003/04. E. Consider a Cooperative Agreement with the State Department of Health Services and Agencies Applying Pesticides for Public Health Purposes. Staff Recommendation: Approve the Cooperative Agreement and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Paqe 8 February 19, 2003 F. Consider Resolution Authorizing Submittal of a Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act Grant Application to the California Department of Conservation Division of Recycling. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2003 -2052. G. Consider Request from Holy Cross Catholic Church to Authorize Temporary Parking Along Miller Parkway for Easter Sunrise Mass. Staff Recommendation: Approve the request from Holy Cross Catholic Church to authorize temporary parking along Miller Parkway for an Easter Sunrise Mass, based on the conditions as outlined in the agenda report. H. Consider Adoption of a Resolution Amending the FY 2002/03 Budget and Authorize Recordation of the Notice of Completion for the Community Center Breezeway Repairs. Staff Recommendation: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 2003 -2053, amending the FY 2002/03 Budget by appropriating $12,380 from the General Fund Reserve Balance for additional repairs to the Community Center Breezeway; and 2) Accept work as complete, and authorize the recordation of the Notice of Completion. ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED. I. Consider Adoption of a Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year 2002/2003 Budget Appropriating Gas Tax Funds for the Purchase of Portable Lights. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2003 -2054, amending the FY 02/03 budget by appropriating $15,000 from the Gas Tax Reserves (2605) to the Street Maintenance expenditure budget. ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED. 11. ORDINANCES: None. 12. CLOSED SESSION: None was held. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Paqe 9 February 19, 2003 13. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION: Councilmember Mikos Harper seconded a motion to adjo voice vote 4 -0, Councilmember! was 8:31 p.m. ATTEST: r Deborah S. Traffenste City Clerk pmoer ed by time