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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1983 0702 CC REG0:- July 2, 1983 Moorpark, California The first and organizational meeting of the Moorpark City Council was held in the Community Center in the City of Moorpark, located at 799 Moorpark Avenue, on July 2, 1983, commencing at the hour of 9:00 a.m. The meeting was called to order by County Clerk and Recorder. Seated the five Councilpersons - elect, who incorporation election of March 8, became effective July 1, 1983. Sa were as follows: Roger Beaulieu Clinton D. Harper Albert Prieto Jerry Straughan Leta Yancy- Sutton Richard D. Dean, Ventura at the Council bench were had been elected at the 1983, which incorporation id Councilpersons -elect Adjutant Robert Baxter, on behalf of Moorpark Post 502, American Legion, presented and posted the United States Flag and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Invocation was given by Reverend J. C. McIntosh, Assembly of God Church, Moorpark. The County Clerk then announced that Certificates of Election had been delivered to each of the Councilmembers- elect, and he then presented The Honorable Lawrence Storch, Presiding Judge of the Superior Court, County of Ventura, who administered the oath of Office to the five Councilmembers- elect. The five elected and qualified Councilmembers then took seats at the Council bench and the County Clerk announced that the first order of business would be the organization of the Council, commencing with the election of the Mayor. It was moved by Councilman Harper and seconded by Councilman Prieto that Councilmember Yancy- Sutton be elected as Moorpark's first Mayor, which motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Straughan, Beaulieu, Yancy- Sutton, Prieto and Harper; NOES: None; ABSENT: None. Mayor Yancy- Sutton then assumed the office and presided over the meeting. She then announced that the next order of business would be the election of the Mayor pro tempore. -1- It was moved by Councilman Straughan and seconded by Councilman Beaulieu that Councilman Prieto be elected to the office of Mayor pro tempore, which motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Straughan, Beaulieu, Harper, Prieto and Mayor Yancy- Sutton; NOES: None; ABSENT: None. The City Attorney then presented Ordinance No. 1 of said City entitled, ORDINANCE NO. 1 AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK CALIFORNIA PROVIDING THAT ALL ORDINANCES OF THE COUNTY OF VENTURA APPLICABLE BEFORE INCORPORATION SHALL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT AS CITY ORDINANCES. It was moved by Councilman Harper and seconded by Councilman Prieto that further reading of said ordinance be waived, inasmuch as each member of the City Council had a copy of said ordinance in possession, and that said ordinance be introduced. There being no objections, it was so ordered. The City Attorney then again presented Ordinance No. 1 of said City, entitled, ORDINANCE NO. 1 AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA PROVIDING THAT ALL ORDINANCES OF THE COUNTY OF VENTURA APPLICABLE BEFORE INCORPORATION SHALL REMAIN IN-FULL FORCE AND EFFECT AS CITY ORDINANCES. It was moved by Prieto to waive which motion ca; AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilman Harper and seconded by Councilman further reading of and adopt said ordinance, cried by the following roll call vote: Councilmen Harper, Prieto, Beaulieu, Straughan and Mayor Yancy- Sutton; None; None. The City Attorney then presented Ordinance No. 2 of said City, entitled, ORDINANCE NO. 2 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA ESTABLISHING THE MOORPARK MUNICIPAL CODE, AND ENACTING TITLES 1, 2 and 3 THEREOF RELATING TO GENERAL PROVISIONS, ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL, AND REVENUE AND FINANCE. IPZ It was moved by Councilman Prieto and seconded by Council- man Beaulieu that further reading of said ordinance be waived, inasmuch as each member of the City Council had a copy of said ordinance in possession, and that said ordinance be introduced. There being no objections, it was so ordered. The City Attorney then again presented Ordinance No. 2, entitled, ORDINANCE NO. 2 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA ESTABLISHING THE MOORPARK MUNICIPAL CODE, AND ENACTING TITLES 1, 2 AND 3 THEREOF RELATING TO GENERAL PROVISIONS, ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL, AND REVENUE AND FINANCE. It was moved by Councilman Prieto and seconded by Council- man Beaulieu to waive further reading of and adopt said ordinance, which motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Prieto, Beaulier, Harper, Straughan and Mayor Yancy- Sutton; NOES: None; ABSENT: None. The City Attorney then presented Ordinance No. 3 of said City, entitled, ORDINANCE NO. 3 AN ORDINANCE IMPOSING A SALES AND USE TAX TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS. It was moved by Councilman Beaulieu and seconded by Council- man Straughan that further reading of said ordinance be waived, inasmuch as each member of the City Council had a copy of said ordinance in possession, and that said ordinance be introduced. There being no objections, it was so ordered. The City Attorney then again presented Ordinance No. 3, entitled, ORDINANCE NO. 3 AN ORDINANCE IMPOSING A SALES AND USE TAX TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS, It was moved by Councilman Beaulieu and seconded by Council- man Straughan to waive further reading of and adopt said ordinance, which motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Beaulieu, Straughan, Harper, Prieto and Mayor Yancy- Sutton; NOES: None; ABSENT: None. -3- The City Attorney then presented Resolution No. 83 -1, entitled, RESOLUTION NO. 83 -1 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK ADOPTING THE PRELIMINARY FINANCIAL PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 1983 -84. It was moved by Councilman Straughan and seconded by Councilman Harper that further reading of said resolution be waived, inasmuch as each member of the City Council had a copy of said resolution in possession, and that said resolution be adopted, which motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Straughan, Harper, Beaulier, Prieto and Mayor Yancy- Sutton; NOES: None; ABSENT: None. The City Attorney then presented Resolution No. 83 -2, entitled, RESOLUTION NO. 83 -2 RESOULTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK APPOINTING A CITY MANAGER AND SETTING COMPENSATION It was moved by Councilman Harper and seconded by Councilman Prieto that further reading of said resolution be waived, inasmuch as each member of the City Council had a copy of said resolution in possession, and that said resolution be adopted, which motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Harper, Prieto, Beaulieu, Straughan and Mayor Yancy- Sutton; NOES: None; ABSENT: None. The City Attorney then presented Resolution No. 83 -3, entitled, RESOLUTION NO. 83 -3 RESOLUTION OF TEE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK APPOINTING A CITY CLERK AND SETTING COMPENSATION It was moved by Councilman Prieto and seconded by Councilman Beaulieu that further reading of said resolution be waived, inasmuch as each member of the City Council had a copy of said resolution in possession, and that said resolution be adopted, which motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Prieto, Beaulieu, Harper, Straughan and Mayor Yancy- Sutton; NOES: None; ABSENT: None. -4- The City Attorney then presented Resolution NO. 83 -4, entitled, RESOLUTION NO. 83 -4 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK APPOINTING A CITY TREASURER AND SETTING COMPENSATION It was moved by Councilman Beaulieu and seconded by Councilman Straughan that further reading of said resolution be waived, inasmuch as each member of the City Council had a copy of said resolution in possession, and that said resolution be adopted, which motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Beaulieu, Straughan, Harper, Prieto.and Mayor Yancy- Sutton; NOES: None; ABSENT: None. The City Attorney then presented Resolution No. 83 -5, entitled, RESOLUTION NO. 83 -5 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK APPOINTING A CITY ATTORNEY AND SETTING COMPENSATION It was moved by Councilman Straughan and seconded by Councilman Harper that further reading of said resolution be waived, inasmuch as each member of the City Council had a copy of said resolution in possession, and that said resolution be adopted, which motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Straughan, Harper, Beaulieu, Prieto and Mayor Yancy- Sutton; NOES: None; ABSENT: None. The City Attorney then presented Resolution No. 83 -6, entitled, RESOLUTION NO. 83 -6 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK APPROVING THE TEMPORARY LOCATION AND BUSINESS HOURS OF THE CITY HALL It was moved by Councilman Harper and seconded by Councilman Prieto that further reading of said resolution be waived, inasmuch as each member of the City Council had a copy of said resolution in possession, and that said resolution be adopted, which motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Harper, Prieto, Beaulieu, Straughan and Mayor Yancy - Sutton; NOES: None; ABSENT: None. -5- The City Attorney then presented Resolution No. 83 -7, entitled, RESOLUTION NO. 83 -7 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK APPOINTING CERTAIN COUNTY OFFICERS TO SERVE AS CITY OFFICERS It was moved by Councilman Prieto and seconded by Councilman Beaulieu that further reading of said resolution be waived, inasmuch as each member of the City Council had a copy of said resolution in possession, and that said resolution be adopted, which motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Prieto, Beaulieu, Harper, Straughan and Mayor Yancy- Sutton; NOES: None; ABSENT: None. The City Attorney then presented Resolution No. 83 -8, entitled, RESOLUTION NO. 83 -8 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION It was moved by Councilman Beaulieu and seconded by Councilman Straughn that further reading of said resolution be waived, inasmuch as each member of the City Council had a copy of said resolution in possession, and that said resolution be adopted, which motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Beaulieu, Straughn, Harper, Prieto and Mayor Yancy- Sutton; NOES: None; ABSENT: None. The City Attorney then presented Resolution No. 83 -9, entitled, RESOLUTION NO. 83 -9 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK AUTHORIZING THE EXAMINATION OF SALES AND USE TAX RECORDS It was moved by Councilman Straughan and seconded by Councilman Harper that further reading of said resolution be waived, inasmuch as each member of the City Council had a copy of said resolution in possession, and that said resolution be adopted, which motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Straughan, Harper, Beaulieu, Prieto and Mayor Yancy- Sutton; NOES: None; ABSENT: None. The City Attorney then presented Resolution No. 83 -10, entitled, RESOLUTION NO. 83 -10 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK PROVIDING FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF STATE LAWS AND REGULATIONS RELATING TO PUBLIC HEALTH BY THE COUNTY HEALTH OFFICER It was moved by Councilman Harper and seconded by Councilman Prieto that further reading of said resolution be waived, inasmuch as each member of the City Council had a copy of said resolution in possession, and that said resolution be adopted, which motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Harper, Prieto, Beaulieu, Straughan and Mayor Yancy- Sutton; NOES: None; ABSENT: None. The City Attorney then presented Resolution No. 83 -11, entitled, RESOLUTION NO. 83 -11 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK ESTABLISHING PUBLIC PLACES FOR POSTING OF CITY ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC NOTICES It was moved by Councilman Prieto and seconded by Councilman Beaulieu that further reading of said resolution be waived, inasmuch as each member of the City Council had a copy of said resolution in possession, and that said resolution be adopted, which motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Prieto, Beaulieu, Harper, Straughan and Mayor Yancy- Sutton; NOES: None; ABSENT: None. The City Attorney then presented Resolution NO. 83 -12, entitled, RESOLUTION NO. 83 -12 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK APPROVING MEMBERSHIP IN THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES, VENTURA COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS AND CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES ASSOCIATION It was moved by Councilman Beaulieu and seconded by Councilman Straughan that further reading of said resolution be waived, inasmuch as each member of the City Council had a copy of said resolution in possession, and that said resolution be adopted, which motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Beaulieu, Straughan, Harper, Prieto and Mayor Yancy- Sutton; NOES: None; ABSENT: None. :VIC The City Attorney then presented Resolution No. 83 -13, entitled, RESOLUTION NO. 83 -13 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK DECLARING THE NEED FOR A HOUSING AUTHORITY TO FUNCTION WITHIN THE CITY OF MOORPARK It was moved by Councilman Straughan and seconded by Councilman Harper that further reading of said resolution be waived, inasmuch as each member of the City Council had a copy of said resolution in possession, and that said resolution be adopted, which motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Straughn, Harper, Beaulieu, Prieto and Mayor Yancy - Sutton NOES: None; ABSENT: None. The City Attorney then presented Resolution No. 83 -14, entitled, RESOLUTION NO. 83 -14 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT CREATING THE AREA HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF VENTURA It was moved by Councilman Harper and seconded by Councilman Prieto that further reading of said resolution be waived, inasmuch as each member of the City Council had a copy of said resolution in possession, and that said resolution be adopted, which motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Harper, Prieto, Beaulieu, Straughan and Mayor Yancy- Sutton; NOES: None; ABSENT: None. The City Attorney then presented Resolution No. 83 -15, entitled, RESOLUTION NO. 83 -15 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK APPOINTING MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL TO THE VCAG TRANSPORTATION POLICY PLANNING COMMITTEE AND THE VENTURA COUNTY ANIMAL REGULATION COMMISSION AND APPOINTING COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION, RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION, WATERWORKS DISTRICT NO. 1 ADVISORY COMMITTEE, MOORPARK UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT AND MOORPARK MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT It was moved by Councilman Prieto and seconded by Councilman Beaulieu that further reading of said resolution be waived, -7- inasmuch as each member of the City Council had a copy of said resolution in possession, and that said resolution be adopted, which motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Prieto, Beaulieu, Harper, Straughan and Mayor Yancy- Sutton; NOES: None; ABSENT: None. The City Attorney then presented Resolution No. 83 -16, entitled, RESOLUTION NO. 83 -16 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK APPOINTING MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION It was moved by Councilman Beaulieu and seconded by Councilman Straughan that further reading of said resolution be waived, inasmuch as each member of the City Council had a copy of said resolution in possession, and that said resolution be adopted, which motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Beaulieu, Straughan, Harper, Prieto and Mayor Yancy- Sutton; NOES: None; ABSENT: None. The City Attorney then presented Resolution No. 83 -17, entitled, RESOLUTION NO. 83 -17 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK RECOMMENDING AN APPOINTMENT TO THE VENTURA COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT ZONE III ADVISORY COMMITTEE It was moved by Councilman Straughan and seconded by Councilman Harper that further reading of said resolution be waived, inasmuch as each member of the City Council had a copy of said resolution in possession, and that said resolution be adopted, which motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Straughan, Harper, Beaulieu, Prieto and Mayor Yancy-Sutton; NOES: None; ABSENT: None. The business portion of the meeting having been concluded, the Mayor announced that the ceremonial portion of the meeting would be held. Norma Gunter, local resident and author, gave an historical review of the area of Moorpark. The Honorable James R. Dougherty, Supervisor, District 4, County of Ventura, made congratulatory comments and presented a plaque commemorating the occasion of the incorporation of Moorpark. The Honorable Bobbi Fiedler, United States Representative, 21st Congressional District, presented a United States Flag which had flown over the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., and made congratulatory comments. Barbara E. Speer, Administrative Assistant to Assemblyman Tom McClintock, presented a joint resolution of the Senate and Assembly of the State of California, and Bob Borrego, represen- tative for State Senator Gary Hart presented a California State Flag which had flown over the State Capitol in Sacramento. At this time Mayor Yancy- Sutton read a congratulatory letter from Ronald Reagan, President of the United States. The following dignataries made congratulatory comments and presented resolutions from the City Councils of the respective cities: Mayor Fran Pavley, City of Agoura Hills Mayor Mike Morgan, City of Camarillo Mayor Protem Ernest Moralas, City of Fillmore Mayor Protem Richard Conrad, City of Ojai Mayor Mao Takasugi, City of Oxnard Mayor John McWherter, City of San Buenaventura Mayor Carl Barringer, City of Santa Paula Mayor Protem Greg Stratton, City of Simi Valley Mayor Frances Prince, City of Thousand Oaks Mayor Protem Franklin Pelletier, City of Westlake Village On behalf of the City Council Mayor Yancy- Sutton expressed appreciation for attendance and participation of Mayors and other representatives of Cities. At this time Mayor Yancy- Sutton recognized and introduced The Honorable John K. Flynn, Supervisor, 5th District, and The Honorable Edwin A. Jones, Supervisor, 2nd District, of the County of Ventura. Ed Nuckols, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Camrosa County Water District, presented a plaque and made congratulatory comments. Riley Spencer, Jr., President, Moorpark Chamber of Commerce, made congratulatory comments and presented to the City its first gavel. Curran Cummings, representing the Moorpark Friends of the Library, presented copies of the two books written by Norma Gunter about the Moorpark area, and entitled, "The Moorpark Story" and "A Diamond for Moorpark ". John Broersman and Urban McLellan, representing the Building Industries Association, made congratulatory comments and pre- sented an aereal colored photo of the City. Joan Craig, Vice President, Moorpark Center for Art, read a letter of presentation of a picture painted by a local Moorpark artist. Bob Crockford, representing the Moorpark Community Alliance presented a living tree, a Moorpark apricot. Sarah Mize and Mary Hayward, on behalf of the Moorpark News, presented to the people of Moorpark a time capsule, to be opened in the year 2033 (50 years from now), and presented a partial list of the items tobe placed in the capsule. They also pre- sented Peggy Ford, of the Moorpark News, who created the idea of the time capsule. On behalf of the citizens of Moorpark, the Mayor thanked the Moorpark News and requested that the Moorpark Historical Society accept the time capusle on behalf of the citizens of the City for safekeeping until such time as a permanent location is established. Al Jalaty, Sheriff, Ventura County, made congratulatory comments and pledge the support of the Sheriff's Department in providing service for Moorpark. Charles Adams, on behalf of the U. S. Postal Service and the Postmaster General of the United States, made congratulatory statements, pledging support and assistance of the Postal Department, and delivered an Express Mail letter from George Deukmajian, Governor of the State of California, which Mayor Yancy- Sutton opened and read. Ruth Oren and Tom Ely, representing the Ventura County College District, congratulated Robert Braitman of the Local Agency Formation Commission of the County of Ventura for his assistance in the incorporation; pledged the cooperation of the College District; expressed congratulations to the members of the Council and to the City; and presented a congratulatory resolu- tion from the District Board. George Voight, Executive Director of Contract Cities Association presented resolution of congratulations. -10- Reverend J. C. McIntosh, Chairman of the Moorpark Ministerial Association, presented a Bible to be placed in the City Chambers. -- Councilmen Harper, Prieto, Beaulieu and Straughan then made statements of appreciation to their families and constituents, and particularly to Supervisor Dougherty, Bob Braitman and other County personnel who had assisted in the development of the City, and then spoke of their goals as elected officials of the City. They then introduced the members of their families who were in attendance. At this time Mayor Yancy- Sutton read a congratulatory telegram she had received from Congressman Robert Lagomarsino. The Mayor then expressed appreciation to Supervisor Dougherty for his support and cooperation, and for the "loan" of Bob Braitman from the County Local Agency Formation Commission Office, as well as all those County personnel who assisted him in developing the City. She then read a prepared statement of appreciation to her constituents, commenting on her goals as a member of the new City Council, and then introduced members of her family. The Mayor then, on behalf of the City Council and the entire City of Moorpark, presented to Supervisor Jim Dogherty the first key to the City. Councilman Harper then, on behalf of the City Council and the City of Moorpark, presented to Bob Braitman, of Ventura County Local Agency Formation Commission, the 2nd key to the City of Moorpark. Councilman Beaulieu presented Mr. Braitman a toy Porsche 928 with appropriate remarks of jest. Mayor Yancy- Sutton then introduced Niall Fritz, newly appointed City Manager /Director of Community Development; Mark C. Allen, Jr., City Attorney; and Doris D. Bankus, Acting City Clerk. The Mayor then called Mr. Braitman forward and presented him with a "joke" resume, making reference to his college years at Fresno State College. Mr. Braitman made brief comments concerning his assistance toward the incorporation of Moorpark, and introduced his wife, who was in the audience. The Mayor thanked Mrs. Braitman for her patience, because so much of Bob's free time had been devoted to the incorporation project. -11- The meeting was next meeting of regular meeting, in the Moorpark Approved: then adjourned with the announcement that the the Moorpark City Council, being its first would be held July 6, 1983, at 7:00 p.m., City Hall. i Respectfully submitted: RICHARD DEAN wig -12- County Clerk County of Ventura DORIS D. BANKU Acting City Clerk City of Moorpark