HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2003 0115 CC REGMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Moorpark, California January 15, 2003
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark
was held on January 15, 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 7:00 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Hunter introduced Steven Donlon, Matthew Eifert,
Gabriel Garcia, Brendan Hickey, Colin Lane, Steven Lipson,
Alec Louck, Dylan Malloy, and Ben Modarres from Boy Scout
Troop 3601.
Boy Scout Troop 3601 led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Harper, Mikos, Millhouse,
Parvin, and Mayor Hunter.
Staff Present: Steven Kueny, City Manager; Joseph Montes,
City Attorney; Hugh Riley, Assistant City
Manager; Ken Gilbert, Public Works Director;
Mary Lindley, Community Services Director;
Barry Hogan, Community Development Director;
Walter Brown, City Engineer; Captain Richard
Diaz, Sheriff's Department; Nancy Burns,
Senior Management Analyst; Joseph Fiss,
Principal Planner; Deborah Traffenstedt,
Assistant to City Manager /City Clerk; and
Maureen Benson, Deputy City Clerk.
4. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS:
A. Recognition of Local Ministers for giving the
Invocation at City Council meetings.
Mayor Hunter read Certificates of Recognition honoring
local ministers for delivering the Invocation at the
beginning of City Council meetings.
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Pastor Tony Amatangelo, Life Spring Community Church;
Pastor Paul Hatfield, Cornerstone Community Church;
Pastor Eric Sweitz, Sonrise Pacific Church; and Pastor
Dave Willkinson, Moorpark Presbyterian Church were
present to receive certificates. Mayor Hunter stated
that other ministers, unable to attend, would be
recognized at a subsequent meeting.
Pastor Amatangelo thanked the Council on behalf of all
the ministers for past opportunities to come and pray
with the City Council and city staff for the city of
Moorpark and stated that even though "by law" they are
no longer allowed to pray before the meetings, they do
continue to offer up prayers for the decisions made
for the city.
B. Introduction of Captain Richard Diaz from the Moorpark
Police Department.
Mayor Hunter provided a summary of Captain Diaz' 34
years of experience in law enforcement and welcomed
him to the city of Moorpark.
C. Introduction of new City Employee, Cynthia Borchard,
Administrative Services Director.
Mayor Hunter provided a summary of Ms. Borchard's
background in Finance and welcomed her to the city of
Moorpark.
Ms. Borchard thanked the Mayor and stated that she is
looking forward to working for the city and becoming
involved in the community.
D. City Manager's Monthly Report.
Mr. Kueny introduced Deborah Traffenstedt, Assistant
to City Manager /City Clerk, who gave a report on the
City Clerk's Department, including the
responsibilities for the preparation of the agenda
packets and the minutes of the City Council; records
management for all of the city; and coordination of
the municipal election process. She stated that in
addition, the City Clerk's Department contains the
Human Resources /Risk Management Division whose
responsibilities include recruitment, hiring, employee
benefits, safety programs, and insurance /claims
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related functions for 54 full -time and 44 part -time
employees. Ms. Traffenstedt cited recent
accomplishments including updating the Personnel Rules
and Classifications Plan, updating the Salary Plan,
and Employee Recognition events. She went on to
describe the additions made to the city's homepage
including posting of the full City Council agenda
packet and video recordings of the meetings;
employment opportunities along with applications; the
Salary Plan; and the Classification Plan.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Ralph Mauriello, a Moorpark resident, addressed the Council
to ask if they would be interested in a proposal for
concerts in the park coupled with family picnics. Mr.
Mauriello stated that local entertainment would be included
and he is prepared, as a former musical producer, to put
together a report showing the proposed locations, potential
performing groups, and budget needed.
Mayor Hunter stated that the city of Moorpark has had such
events in the past, which have been discontinued. He went
on to state that the Council would be willing to look at
his proposal and directed Mr. Mauriello to contact Mary
Lindley, Community Services Director for assistance.
Dorothy Ventimiglia, a Moorpark resident, complained about
overflow parking from Moorpark College students on Imbach
Place and Borges Drive and the impacts on her neighborhood.
She presented the City Clerk with a "Petition Requesting
the Establishment of Permit Only Parking" signed by
numerous residents in the affected area. She also provided
photographs.
Councilmember Mikos stated that she had spoken with Ms.
Ventimiglia and had referred her to Ken Gilbert, Public
Works Director to obtain the proper forms for filing the
petition.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, the City Council recessed to
convene a meeting of the Moorpark Redevelopment Agency. The time
was 7:20 p.m. The City Council meeting reconvened at 7:28 p.m.
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6. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
Mayor Hunter requested that Item 10.C. be pulled from the
Consent Calendar for individual consideration.
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
Councilmember Mikos requested a future agenda item for the
February 5, 2003, City Council meeting to discuss Unmet
Transit Needs in the city. She stated this would allow for
public comments, which could be forwarded on to the Ventura
County Transportation Commission in time to meet their
deadline for the public comments period, ending February
14, 2003.
Councilmember Mikos applauded the Somis residents who won a
lawsuit against Caltrans, resulting in a requirement that
an Environmental Impact Report must be prepared for the
intersection of State Routes 118 and 34 in Somis.
Councilmember Millhouse announced that he had participated
in reviewing speeches from the very talented Moorpark
Academic Decathlon Team, which is preparing for the state
decathlon. He stated that anyone interested in
contributing to the team's travel expenses may contact
Moorpark High School.
Councilmember Millhouse announced that the city of Moorpark
has retained its position on the Ventura Country
Transportation Commission. He announced that he will be
the Chair of the Commission starting in February and is
looking forward to addressing transit issues in and around
Moorpark.
Councilmember Harper requested a monthly report to provide
a brief update on the effects of the state budget crisis on
the city of Moorpark including law enforcement and the
Redevelopment Agency.
Mayor Hunter recognized Nancy Burns, Senior Management
Analyst for working through an illness and Deborah
Traffenstedt, Assistant To City Manager /City Clerk for
coming in to work on her vacation to make sure documents
were properly prepared and acknowledged to ensure that
several first time homebuyers in the Mountain View Project
could move into their new homes before the Christmas and
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New Year holidays. Mayor Hunter recognized Ken Gilbert,
Public Works Director, for coming in during his vacation to
help the City Council address the Moorpark Road and Tierra
Rejada Road intersection issue.
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
Asadurian Investments. (Continued from December 18,
2002, with public hearing open) Staff Recommendation:
Continue the public hearing open, to February 19,
2003.
Mr. Hogan stated that the applicant has informed staff
that due to personal reasons, the negotiation of the
Development Agreement will not be completed in time
for this meeting, therefore it is recommended to be
continued to February 19, 2003.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt stated
that there were no speakers.
MOTION: Councilmember Millhouse moved and Councilmember
Parvin seconded a motion to continue the public hearing
open to February 19, 2003. The motion carried by unanimous
voice vote.
B. Consider Conditional Use Permit No. 2002 -06, a Request
to Allow a Factory Authorized Harley Davidson
Motorcycle Dealership with Service, Storage and Retail
Areas Located at 6190 Condor Drive, on the Application
of Tom Elsaesser. Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the
public hearing, accept public testimony, and close the
public hearing; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2003 -2046
approving Conditional Use Permit 2002 -06 subject to
Conditions of Approval.
Mr. Hogan gave the staff report. He stated that
Condition No. 15 dealing with compliance by the
development with the requirements of the Ventura
County National Pollution Discharge Elimination System
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Permit (NPDES) CAS 004002 should be added to the
Standard Conditions for this project.
In response to Councilmember Parvin, Mr. Hogan stated
that there were no responses to the public notice for
this item, which was mailed to neighboring businesses
and residences; he would not approve a test drive
route near the school campus or onto Condor Drive; he
would defer to the applicant to disclose the number of
cycles taken on test drives; it was not necessary to
contact other cities with similar facilities to
identify problems since he has dealt with two or three
other motorcycle dealerships in other communities
where the facilities were located in quasi- retail
centers adjacent to residential property; the problems
noted at those facilities involved noise generated
from testing and running of engines outside the
facilities and road testing in alleyways adjacent to
the facilities; this facility is not adjacent to a
residential use, but is near the freeway; and Special
Conditions have been applied to prohibit outdoor
repairs and a specified test drive route will require
his approval; if there are problems with this facility
after its approval, which violate the conditions of
approval for this Conditional Use Permit, it will come
before the Council for consideration of revocation or
alteration of the permit; and if there is no violation
of the findings or conditions of approval, staff would
work with the owner on finding solutions to any
problems.
Mayor Hunter opened the public hearing.
Tom Elasesser, applicant, 1326 Del Norte Road,
Camarillo, California, stated that he is aware of the
conditions and would like to address the Council's
concerns. He stated that they do not race motorcycles
up and down streets; there will be no hazardous runoff
since they do not hose down cycles, rather they use
rags to wipe them down and then send the rags out to
be cleaned; the restriction on hours of operation from
9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. five days a week, will probably
be sufficient in the beginning, however as the
business grows the retail hours may need to change;
and a special ventilation system is being installed so
that motorcycles can be serviced inside with the
exhaust vented to the outside, thus eliminating any
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outdoor noise. Mr. Elasesser predicted the sale of
motorcycles in Moorpark should bring approximately
$70,000 - $80,000 dollars in sales tax revenue to the
city in the first year.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Elasesser stated that
this is a new store not a consolidation; this will be
his third dealership to either start or turn around;
and he would like to request more flexibility as the
company grows and adds employees, to have the hours
for retail be from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. or 8:00 a.m.
to 7:00 P.M.
Jerrold Felsenthal, owner of the property at 6190
Condor Drive, Moorpark, California, stated that he had
investigated Mr. Elasesser's Harley Davidson
dealership in Camarillo, which proved to be a first
class operation. He went on to encourage the Council
to approve the project, which will benefit the city of
Moorpark economically as well as bring a quality
business to the city.
Councilmember Harper recommended leaving the hours of
the operation for retail sales in Condition No. 6. as
stated and then let any future changes be left to the
discretion of the Community Development Director.
Mayor Hunter suggested that to provide the applicant
with some flexibility to start, modifications could be
made to Condition No. 5 to restrict the hours and days
for repair operation from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.,
Tuesday through Saturday; to Condition No. 6 to
restrict the hours of retail operation from 9:00 a.m.
to 7:00 p.m., daily; and then the addition to both of
those Conditions that subsequent amendments may be
left to the discretion of the Community Development
Director.
Councilmember Mikos stated that this is a very good
project; she knows some motorcycle enthusiasts who
speak very highly of the first class operation of this
type of dealership; staff has addressed all concerns;
the city will receive some well needed sales tax
revenues; and she is very much in favor of the
project.
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Councilmember Millhouse stated that this looks like a
very professional project; the Council's concern is
that this not be a noise nuisance for the community;
the conditions are good in providing flexibility to
the applicant, while addressing the needs of the
citizens, and the applicant needs to continue to be
sensitive to those needs.
Mayor Hunter stated that the only issue left to
address would be the test drive route, which he
recommends the applicant be allowed to work with staff
to develop a test route that meets the applicant's
requirements and protects the citizens.
Mr. Kueny concurred and suggested adding verbiage to
Condition No. 8 that would allow for subsequent
amendment, as circumstances change, to the discretion
of the Community Development Director.
Councilmember Parvin stated that she had been
concerned about noise pollution, but is comfortable
with the conditions. She looks forward to the sales
tax benefit, especially in light of the state's budget
crisis.
Mayor Hunter closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember
Mikos seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2003 -2046
approving Conditional Use Permit 2002 -06 subject to
conditions of approval, as amended for Special Conditions
No. 5, No. 6 and No. 8 for changes to the hours and the
addition of discretionary language, along with the addition
of Standard Condition No. 15 on NPDES. The motion carried
by unanimous voice vote.
9. PRESENTATION /ACTION /DISCUSSION:
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the Council to waive the
rules so that Items 9.A., 9.B., 9.C. and 9.D. could be heard
together.
Mayor Hunter asked for comments from the Council on the
appointment process and the candidates.
Councilmember Harper stated that there is a very strong
applicant pool, particularly those with expertise in
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building and development who have applied for the Planning
Commission. He suggested retaining prior Commissioners for
continuity and introduce new members to the open seats on
the Planning Commission as well as the other open seats.
Mayor Hunter stated that they are a very qualified pool of
applicants and he wished there were more openings
available.
Councilmember Parvin stated that she concurred with
Councilmember Harper's comments, as she too was very
impressed with the experience of each applicant. She also
stated she is looking forward to working with whomever is
selected.
Councilmember Millhouse echoed Councilmembers Harper and
Parvin and stated that the city is blessed in this
community with individuals who are dedicated to public
service and the number of applicants is a reflection of
that dedication. He explained that based upon the city's
rules and regulations, it is within the Mayor's purview to
select each of the Commissioners. He went on to state that
the Mayor has interviewed all of the applicants and he will
defer to the Mayor's selection for the various commissions.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt stated that
there were no speakers.
A. Consider Appointments to the Planning Commission.
(Continued from December 4, 2002) Staff
Recommendation: Appoint five (5) Planning
Commissioners to serve a two -year term ending December
2004.
Mayor Hunter stated his intent to nominate Scott
Pozza, Kipp Landis, Robert Peskay, David Lauletta, and
Mark DiCecco to the Planning Commission.
Mayor Hunter stated that the Council rules require
considering the candidates individually unless the
Council wishes to waive rules and take them
collectively.
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the Council to waive
the Council policy for putting forth each individual name
to be approved for appointment and instead take the
appointment names collectively.
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MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved and Councilmember Millhouse
seconded the nomination of Scott Pozza, Kipp Landis, Robert
Peskay, David Lauletta, and Mark DiCecco to serve as
Planning Commissioners for a two -year term ending December
2004. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
B. Consider Appointments to the Parks and Recreation
Commission. (Continued from December 4, 2002) Staff
Recommendation: Appoint five (5) Parks and Recreation
Commissioners to serve a two -year term ending December
2004.
Mayor Hunter stated that again, there is a strong
group of very qualified individuals applying for the
Parks and Recreation Commission. He asked if the
Council wished to waive rules and consider the
nominations collectively.
Mayor Hunter stated his intent to nominate Jonathon
Quentin DeGuardi, Sandra Thompson, Thomas Pflaumer,
Joseph Catrambone, and Julie Weisberger.
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the Council to waive
the Council policy for putting forth each individual name
to be approved for appointment and instead take the
appointment names collectively.
MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved and Councilmember Harper
seconded the nomination of Jonathon Quentin DeGuardi,
Sandra Thompson, Thomas Pflaumer, Joseph Catrambone, and
Julie Weisberger to serve as Parks and Recreation
Commissioners for a two -year term ending in December 2004.
The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
C. Consider Appointments to the Public Art Advisory
Committee. (Continued from December 4, 2002) Staff
Recommendation: Appoint two (2) public
representatives to serve a two -year term ending
December 2004.
Councilmember Mikos stated that in this case the
candidates for the Public Art Advisory Committee are
even more outstanding, considering their level of
experience in terms of art, museums, and docents. She
went on to state that it is a shame that there are
only two positions.
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Mayor Hunter stated that the city would be well
serviced if staff utilized the talents of not only
this group, but all of the commission candidates, as
they are a very talented group of individuals.
Mayor Hunter stated his intent to nominate Jay Moore
and Cliff Hauenstein to the Public Art Advisory
Committee. He asked if the Council wished to waive
rules and consider the nominations collectively.
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the Council to waive
the Council policy for putting forth each individual name
to be approved for appointment and instead take the
appointment names collectively.
MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved and Councilmember Parvin
seconded the nomination of Jay Moore and Cliff Hauenstein
to serve as public member representatives on the Public Art
Advisory Committee for a two -year term ending December
2004. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
D. Consider Appointments to the Air Pollution Control
District Advisory Committee. (Continued from December
4, 2002) Staff Recommendation: Appoint one (1)
representative to serve a four -year term ending
January 2007.
The Mayor stated his intent to nominate Ryan Kinsella
to serve on the Ventura County Air Pollution Control
District Advisory Committee.
MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved and Councilmember Mikos
seconded the nomination of Ryan Kinsella to serve as the
public member representative to the Ventura County Air
Pollution Control District Advisory Committee for a four -
year term ending January 2007. The motion carried by
unanimous voice vote.
Mayor Hunter thanked all of the applicants and
congratulated those individuals who will serve the
residents of Moorpark.
E. Consider the Shea Homes Proposal for Revision to
Tentative Tract Map No. 5133 and Residential Planned
Development No. 1998 -01, the Seventy -nine (79) Home
Protect Located on the South Side of Los Anaeles
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Avenue, Approximately 500 -feet East of Moorpark
Avenue. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff to work
with Shea Homes on the redesign and priority
processing of the development applications for the
seventy -nine (79) lot project.
Mr. Hogan gave the staff report.
In response to Councilmember Parvin, Mr. Hogan stated
that the previous project approval was for 79 single -
family homes on small lots with very short driveways
and no parking. He went on to state that in working
with the applicant, staff recommended redesigning the
project to gain a better product for both the
applicant and the city.
In response to Councilmember Parvin, Mr. Hogan stated
that the Moose Lodge property is currently in escrow,
but staff has not been asked to look at relocation.
In response to Councilmember Harper, Mr. Hogan stated
that the requirements for affordability do not change
with the revised project. He stated that staff can
look into gaining more affordable units due to the
zero lot lines.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt stated
that there were no speakers.
Councilmember Millhouse thanked staff and the
Affordable Housing Committee for catching the problem
created by the previously proposed short driveways and
lack of on- street parking for this project. He went on
to state that the revised development will provide a
new type of product for the city, which is a first -
time homebuyer product for children who have grown up
in Moorpark, gone off to college, and are now back
needing a place to live.
Councilmember Millhouse stated that Councilmember
Harper's comments regarding the need for more
affordable housing are always good, but care should be
taken when the guidelines are prepared to make sure
they do not impact the bottom line of this project
such that it affects the number of residential units,
which are sorely lacking in the community.
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Councilmember Mikos stated that an added benefit to
the redesign is that the developer is amenable to
working with idea of the trail structure along the
Arroyo. She also stated that the applicant has
indicated they will work with the Flood Control
District to use more biotechnical methods of flood
control, which are more natural in appearance.
MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember
Millhouse seconded a motion to direct staff to work with
Shea Homes on the redesign and priority processing of the
development applications for the seventy -nine (79) lot
project. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
F. Consider Adopting a Resolution of Necessity to Acquire
Fee Title by Eminent Domain Certain Real Property
Owned by Colin and Victoria Velazquez Located at 601
Moorpark Avenue. Staff Recommendation: 1) Make the
findings of public necessity as described in the staff
report; and 2) Adopt Resolution 2003- (Staff:
Hugh Riley) 4 /5th,s ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, Councilmember Millhouse stated
that he would be abstaining from consideration of Item 9.F. on
the agenda, due to a potential conflict of interest previously
disclosed, pertaining to his acting as legal counsel for a
tenant who leased property owned by Colin and Victoria
Velazquez, and he left the Council Chambers. The time was 8:20
p.m.
Mr. Riley stated that staff is recommending that this
item be removed from the agenda to allow further
analysis. He stated that the item would have a new
notice and be placed on the agenda at a later date.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt stated
that there were no speakers.
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the Council to
remove this item from the agenda for further analysis.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, Councilmember Millhouse returned
to the dais. The time was 8:21 p.m.
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10. CONSENT CALENDAR:
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Parvin
seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar with the
exception of Item 10.C. The motion carried by unanimous roll
call vote.
A. Consider Approval of Minutes for Special Joint Meeting
of the City Council and Moorpark Unified School
District of August 27, 2002.
a
Consider Approval of Minutes for Regular Meeting of
November 6, 2002.
Consider Approval of Minutes for Regular Meeting of
November 20, 2002.
Consider Approval of Minutes for Regular Meeting of
December 4, 2002.
Consider Approval of Minutes for Regular Meeting of
December 18, 2002.
Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes.
Consider Approval of Warrant Register for Fiscal Year
2002 -2003 - January 15, 2003.
Manual Warrants
111549 -
111551 &
$
2,747.94
111560
Voided Warrants
$
0.00
Payroll Liability
111436 -
111443
$
12,200.60
Warrants
111552 -
111559
$
11,786.78
Regular Warrants
111444 -
111548 &
$
229,926.54
111561 -
111635 &
$
52,994.02
111636 -
111656
$
478,624.55
Staff Recommendation: Approve
the warrant
register.
Consider Report of Annual Development Agreement
Review, Established in Connection with Moorpark
Country Club Estates, Located Approximately 2,700 Feet
South of Broadway between Grimes Canyon Road and
Walnut Canyon Road (Tract 4928), on the Application of
Toll Brothers, Inc. Staff Recommendation: 1) Accept
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the Community Development Director's Report and
recommendation that, on the basis of substantial
evidence, Toll Brothers Inc. has complied in good
faith with the terms and conditions of the agreement;
and 2) Deem the annual review process complete.
E. Consider Resolution Authorizing the City's Re-
Designation of the Ventura County Recycling Market
Development Zone. Staff Recommendation: Adopt
Resolution No. 2003 -2047, authorizing Moorpark's
participation in the Ventura County Recycling Market
Development Zone upon the Zone's re- designation by the
California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB).
F. Consider Recordation of Easements for Storm Drain and
Utility Purposes for Archstone Communities Project
(RPD)- 97 -1) . Staff Recommendation: Approve the
acceptance of the Easements and authorize the City
Clerk to prepare, sign and record Acceptance
Certificates for the Grant Deed of Easements and to
record the Easement Grand Deeds and the attachments
thereto in the office of the Ventura County Recorder.
The following item was pulled for individual consideration:
C. Consider Approval of the Regular Meeting Schedule for
City Council Standing Committees for Calendar Year
2003. Staff Recommendation: Approve Regular Meeting
Schedule for 2003.
Mayor Hunter stated that only one meeting a month for
the Budget and Finance Committee may be inadequate due
to the state budget crisis and the city's needs. He
recommended that the committee meet the first and
third Wednesday of every month.
Mr. Kueny suggested that the schedule may not have to
be changed; that instead the Budget and Finance
Committee meeting may be adjourned to a subsequent
meeting or a special meeting called; and that this
would provide more flexibility.
Mayor Hunter stated that the schedule could stand;
however, it may be necessary to meet twice a month on
the first and third Wednesday of each month, at a
minimum, for the remainder of the fiscal year.
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MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember
Mikos seconded a motion to approve the Regular Meeting
Schedule for City Council Standing Committees for calendar
year 2003. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
11. ORDINANCES:
None.
12. CLOSED SESSION:
Mr. Kueny requested that the City Council go into closed
session for two cases under Item 12.B. and Item 12.C.
Councilmember Millhouse stated he would not be present for
Item 12.C. due to a potential conflict of interest.
MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember Harper
seconded a motion to adjourn to closed session for a discussion
of two cases under Item 12.B. and Item 12.C. on the agenda. The
motion carried by unanimous voice vote. The time was 8:26 p.m.
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Subdivision (c)
of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code: (Number of
cases to be discussed - 4)
C. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: APN 511 -0- 050 -270, Moorpark, CA 93021
Agency Negotiator: Steven Kueny, City Manager
Negotiation Parties: The City of Moorpark and Colin
Velazquez
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
Present in closed session were Councilmembers Harper,
Mikos, Millhouse, Parvin and Mayor Hunter; Steven Kueny,
City Manager; Joseph Montes, City Attorney; Hugh Riley,
Assistant City Manager: and Deborah Traffenstedt, Assistant
to City Manager /City Clerk.
Councilmember Millhouse left the closed session at 8:40
p.m., prior to discussion of Item 12.C.
The Council reconvened into open session at 8:48 p.m. Mr.
Kueny stated that two cases under Items 12.B. and Item
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12.C. were discussed and that there was no action to
report.
13. ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Hunter adjourned the meetiD_q at 8:48 p.m.
ATTEST:
Deborah S. Traffenste t
City Clerk
rick Hunter, Mayor