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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2003 0226 CC JNTMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION Moorpark, California February 26, 2003 A Special Joint Meeting of the City Council and the Planning Commission of the City of Moorpark was held on February 26, 2003, in the Community Center of said City located at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California. 1. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Hunter called the City Council meeting to order at 6:42 p.m. Chair Landis called the Planning Commission to order at 6:42 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Steven Kueny, City Manager, led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. ROLL CALL: Councilmembers Present: Councilmembers Harper, Mikos, Millhouse, Parvin, and Mayor Hunter. Planning Commissioners Present: Commissioners DiCecco, Lauletta, Peskay, Pozza, and Chair Landis. 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; David Bobardt, Planning Manager; Deborah Traffenstedt, Assistant to City Manager /City Clerk; and Maureen Benson, Deputy City Clerk. 4. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. Minutes of the City Council Planning Commission Moorpark, California Page 2 February 26, 2003 5. PRESENTATION /ACTION /DISCUSSION: A. Consider Joint City Council /Planning Commission Public Workshop to Discuss the North Park Specific Plan Project and Review Process for the Proposed Construction of 1,650 New Houses on 3,544 Acres Generally North of Moorpark College on the Application of North Park Village, LLC (General Plan Amendment No. 2001 -05, Specific Plan No. 2001 -01 and Zone Change No. 2001 -02). Staff Recommendation: Conduct Public Workshop. Mr. Hogan introduced David Bobardt, Planning Manager, who gave a PowerPoint presentation of the Review Process for the North Park Specific Plan including the Environmental Review, Entitlements, Jurisdictional Boundaries, and Other Permits. He introduced Vince Daly and Kim Kilkenney representing North Park Village, L.P. Vince Daly, Project Manager and Principal of Daly Owens Group, 31304 Via Colinas #103, Westlake Village, provided a brief history of those who have helped in the planning of the proposal and introduced the consultants who will be working on the project. Kim John Kilkenney, Vice President of Village Group and North Park Village, L.P., 350 West Ash Street, Suite 730, San Diego, gave a PowerPoint presentation explaining the site location, ownership, goals, and proposed land use and circulation. He emphasized the goals of the project to be the preservation of natural resources including open space, hillsides, oak trees and farm land and the provision of quality planning to benefit the community of Moorpark. In response to Councilmember Harper, Mr. Kilkenney stated that the number of affordable rental units was calculated at 20 -units per acre. Mr. Kueny clarified that the calculation is still being negotiated and will be part of the Development Agreement. Minutes of the City Council Planning Commission Moorpark, California Page 3 February 26, 2003 In response to Councilmember Mikos, Mr. Kilkenney described the timeline for the project in order to make the November 2003 ballot and stated that meeting the deadline is optimistic. Councilmember Mikos stated that voters could approve the project with or without changing the City Urban Restriction Boundary line; she is concerned that Planning Area A is too close to sensitive habitat; and that the issues previously raised by the City Council concerning Planning Area A have not been addressed. In response to Councilmember Millhouse, Mr. Kilkenney stated that North Park's proposed lake is one -half the size of the lake in Westlake; however the usable portion is comparable. In response to Councilmember Millhouse, Mr. Kilkenney stated that the new freeway interchange is designed to be the primary entrance for students traveling to Moorpark Community College. In response to Chair Landis, Mr. Kilkenney stated that once the project is approved by the voters it could be completed in six years plus any additional time added for the length of any recession. In response to Councilmember Parvin, Mr. Kilkenney stated that the property along the freeway interchange would need to be purchased from Unocal. The City Council and Planning Commission expressed interest in Mr. Hogan's suggestion for an onsite tour and asked that it also be open to the public. In response to Councilmembers Harper and Mikos, Mr. Hogan stated that the PowerPoint presentations would be made available on CDRom, as well as on the city's website. This item was concluded with no action required. B. Consider Goals and Objectives for Fiscal Year 2003/2004. Staff Recommendation: Consider and discuss Goals and Objectives for FY 2003/2004. Minutes of the City Council Planning Commission Moorpark, California Page 4 February 26, 2003 Mr. Kueny introduced the process the City Council goes through each year to consider goals and objectives at a time when they can be tied to the budget. Mayor Hunter stated that the Council considered these objectives and goals within the last few days and invited the Planning Commission to discuss them. In response to Commissioner DiCecco, Mr. Kueny stated that in regard to the state budget crisis, Moorpark's philosophy is not to rush into anything; the city has sufficient reserves to maintain current levels of service and treat this as a transition year; if budget cuts become permanent, other options will need to be explored; and that there are limited options of revenue in Moorpark without going to the voters. In response to Commissioner Pozza, Mr. Kueny stated that with the cooperation of Caltrans, within 24- to 30- months, Los Angeles Avenue, west to the freeway will be improved with a raised median to create a more aesthetically pleasing appearance and provide some mitigation to the truck traffic. Mayor Hunter stated that the top 10 objectives were developed by the City Council for their broadest appeal and greatest community benefit. In response to Chair Landis, Mr. Riley stated that the Police Services Center will be completed in October or November of 2004. In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Riley stated that the city will go out for bid next month on the realignment of the intersection at Flinn Road. In response to Commissioner Pozza, Councilmember Mikos stated that on last year's list and this year's list of top 10 objectives she has been trying to gain support to add the improvements to Los Angeles Avenue East. In response to Councilmember Parvin, Mr. Kueny stated that sufficient funding has been set aside for improving all of Los Angeles Avenue. Minutes of the City Council Planning Commission Moorpark, California Page 5 February 26, 2003 Mr. Gilbert stated that the City Engineer is finalizing the design for retaining walls on the north side of Los Angeles Avenue East; considerable time will be needed to obtain the right -of -way to 40 -50 affected parcels; and the project could possibly go out for bid in two years. Councilmember Millhouse explained how items move forward on the Objectives List and invited the Planning Commissioners to make additions to the list. In response to Councilmember Harpers' concerns about emergency response confusion with two streets having the name of Los Angeles Avenue, Mr. Kueny stated that the Transportation /Streets Committee will be discussing potential renaming both Los Angeles Avenue East and Spring Road at their meeting in April. In response to Commission Peskay, Mr. Kueny stated that the progress in revitalizing downtown Moorpark is proceeding; public facilities will act as anchors with the Police Service Center and the proposed City Hall serving as bookends, and the new Fire Station in the middle, to attract the private sector to locate to High Street; a developer for a business office project has expressed interest with restaurants to follow; and that the renovation of the Theatre on High Street will further enhance interest in businesses locating to High Street. In response to Councilmember Parvin, Mr. Kueny stated that lighting for the multi - purpose court used by roller hockey enthusiasts at Arroyo Vista Recreation Center, is not a budgeted item. Councilmember Millhouse stated that at a recent Youth Sports Liaison meeting, the Arroyo Vista Recreation Center Phase II schedule was discussed and build -out has been approved, including a softball diamond, lighting and paved parking. He went on to comment that there are no funds available to provide lighting for the multi - purpose court used for roller hockey and suggested working with local businesses in the community to raise funds. Minutes of the City Council Planning Commission Moorpark, California Page 6 February 26, 2003 In response to Councilmember Mikos, Mr. Kueny stated that the ground breaking ceremony for the fire station will be on Thursday, May 8, 2003. In response to Councilmember Parvin, Mr. Hogan stated that it is has been suggested by the Council Committee on Affordable Housing and Community Development that the commercial demand study to determine appropriate range of commercial acreage for city build -out be part of the General Plan study, which the City Council will be considering March 19, 2003. Mayor Hunter complimented the Planning Commission for distinguishing themselves as energetic, individual thinkers and congratulated them for work well done. 6. CLOSED SESSION: Mayor Hunter announced that the City Council would be going into closed session to consider Item 6.A. MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Millhouse seconded a motion to adjourn to closed session for a discussion of Item 6.A. on the agenda. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. The time was 7:55 p.m. A. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Title: Assistant City Manager, Assistant to City Manager /City Clerk, City Manager, City Attorney, City Engineer, Chief of Police, Administrative Services Director, Community Development Director, Community Services Director, and Public Works Director. 7. ADJOURNMENT: Chair Landis adjourned the Planning Commission Meeting at 7:55 p.m. AT THIS POINT in the meeting, a recess was declared. The time was 7:55 p.m. The Council reconvened into closed session at 8:10 p.m. Present in closed session were Councilmembers Harper, Mikos, Millhouse, Parvin, and Mayor Hunter; Steven Kueny, City Manager; Hugh Riley, Assistant City Minutes of the City Council Planning Commission Moorpark, California Paae 7 February 26, 2003 Manager; Ken Gilbert, Public Works Director; Barry Hogan, Community Services Director; and Deborah Traffenstedt, Assistant to City Manager /City Clerk. The Council reconvened into open session at 8:35 p.m. Mr. Kueny stated that Item 6.A. was discussed and that there was no action to report. Mayor Hunter adjourned the City Council meeting at 8:35 p.m. ATTEST: Deborah S. Traffens dt City Clerk