HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1983 0720 CC REGMoorpark, California
July 20, 1983
Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark, California,
was held on July 20, 1983, in the Council Chamber in the City Hall of said
City, located at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark.
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 P. M. , Mayor Leta Yancy- Sutton
presiding.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Roger Beaulieu.
3. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Council members Beaulieu, Harper, Prieto, Straughan and
Mayor Yancy - Sutton;
ABSENT: None.
OTHER CITY OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES PRESENT: Niall Fritz, City
Manager /Director of Community Development; Mark'C. Allen, Jr., City
Attorney; Doris D. Bankus, Acting City Clerk.
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
This agenda item to be considered later in the meeting, just prior to con-
sideration of Item G, Planning Matters.
5. BUSINESS ITEMS
5. A. Presentation by City of Simi Valley -Regarding Sewer Improvement Grant.
Mr. John Johnson, District Engineer for Simi Valley County Sanitation District,
addressed Council, urging cooperation in request that the State Water Quality
Control Board change the priority from B to A for 1984 funding of the Flood -
Prone Interceptor Project. After discussion, it was moved by Councilmember
Straughan, seconded by Councilmember Harper and unanimously carried
that the City of Moorpark support the request of the Simi Valley County
Sanitation District.
S. B. Presentation by City /County Library District Regarding Moorpark
Library Expansion
Dixie D. Adeniran, Director of Library Services for Ventura County, addressed
Council in support of request for contribution of $50, 000 toward the local
funding required to match a federal grant for expanding the Moorpark Librarv.
Site presented and read a letter dated July 20, 1983, addressed to the Cite
Council, outlining the availability of the grant funds, and the eque:�t for
additional funds for the project.
The C;it� N1anak;er advised the Council that in view of the fact that it i
uncertain at this time as to the nvailability of suhWc,ttion funds front tite
State, the platter should be taken under advisement and no action takel
at this time.
Joy Cummings, 640 Bard Street, Moorpark, addressed Council in support
of the request for funds.
After discussion it was moved by Councilmember Beaulieu, seconded by
Councilme►nber Harper and unanimously carried that the matter be taken
under advisement and the City Manager be directed to investigate and
report on possible means of funding of the project.
S. B. 1. Special Presentation by Carlsberg Contruction Company
Glen Ge-ssford, President of Carlsberg Development Project, 2800 - 28th
Street, Santa Monica, addressed Council announcing that a high technology
firm by name of Metal Bellows Corporation was moving from Chatsworth
to Moorpark, and consolidating 4 buildings into one new, large one, to be
located in an area on Los Angeles Avenue near the intersection of Highway 23.
He introduced officials of the company, Jim Walsh, President, and
Jim Solheim, Vice - President of Operations, 20960 Knapp Street, Chatsworth,
who gave a film presentation about the company and its operations.
On behalf of the Council and the City, Mayor Yancy- Sutton thanked the
gentlemen for the presentation and welcomed Metal Bellows Corporation
to the City.
5. C. Notice of League of California Cities Workshop
It was moved by Councilmember Straughan, secondej by Councilmember
Beaulieu and unanimously carried that members of the City Council and t:he
City Manager be authorized to attend the workshop for small cities to be held
in Riverside on August 19, 1983, with approval for expenditure of reasonable
and necessary expenses.
5. D. Approval of Warrants
It was moved by Councilmember Straughan and seconded by Council member
Beaulieu that demands totaling $228.59, as approved by the City Manager, be
approver; and that warrants be drawn for each of the following, to wit:
DEMAND NO. CLAIMANT AMOUNT
3 Dr. Clinton Harper $ 85.22
4 A -1 Safe & Lock 63.25
5 Pacific Telephone 80.12
TOTAL S 228.59
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Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Straughan, Beaulieu, Prieto and
Mayor Y ancy - Sutton;
NOES: None;
ABSENT: None;
ABSTAIN: Councilmember Harper.
5. E. Approval of Warrant Signature Policy
It was moved by Councilmember Straughan and seconded by Councilmember
Beaulieu that the following. resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that any one of the following persons acting .
jointly with Niall Fritz:
Leta Yancy- Sutton
Albert Prieto
are hereby authorized to withdraw funds of this corporation from
its account at Bank of A. Levy, to sign checks and drafts against
said account for and on behalf of this corporation and to endorse
and deposit in said account checks, certificates of deposit and
drafts payable to this corporation; that the bank is hereby authorized
to honor any and all such instruments so signed including those
drawn to the individual order of any person ' authorized "by this
resolution to sign the same; that this corporation shall be liable
to the bank and shall reimburse it immediately for the amount of
any overdraft; that all previous authorizations heretofore given
are hereby revoked, such revocation, however, not to affect the
validity of any check or other instrument heretofore signed or
endorsed by any person or persons at the time authorized to act;
that this account shall be governed by the conditions, rules and
regulations of the bank covering commercial accounts, receipt of
a copy of which is hereby acknowledged, and by the rules, regula-
tions and by -laws of the bank, now existing, hereafter adopted or
as hereafter amended.
Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Straughan, Beaulieu, Harper,
Prieto and Mayor Yancy - Sutton;
NOES: None;
ABSENT: None.
S. F. Authorization for Director of Community Development to
Continue Participation on State Merger Task Force
It was moved by Councilmember Straughan and seconded by Councilmember
Harper that the City Manager/Director of Community Development be authorized
to continue participation on the State Merger Task Force on which he had been
serving as a Ventura County employee, said Task Force having been convei,ed
for the purpose of studying and preparing legislation having to do with lot
mergers; costs for such continued participation, which would involve one or
two trips to Sacramento, not to exceed $500.00. Motion carried by the
followin <, roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Straughan, Harper, Beaulieu, Prieto
and Mayor Yancy-- Sutton;
NOES: None;
ABSENT: None.
S.G. Legal Matters
5.G.1. Adoption of Ordinances
The City Attorney stated that at its first meeting, held July 2, 1983,
the City Council had adopted three urgency ordinances, each of which set
forth a declaration of such urgency, and became effective immediately upon
adoption; however, in order to be absolutely certain that such ordinances
are effective in case the urgency clause is found to be not effective, he
would recommend that such ordinances be re- adopted at this meeting, as
regular ordinances, each to become effective 30 days after such adoption.
He then proceeded to present the ordinances and they were adopted as follows:
The City Attorney presented Ordinance No. 1 of said City, entitled:
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 Councilmember Harper, seconded by Councilmember Beaulieu and
unanimously carried to waive further reading of said ordinance.
It was then moved by Councilmember Harper, and seconded by Councilmember
Beaulieu to adopt said Ordinance No. 1, which motion carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Harper, Beaulieu, Prieto, Straughan
and Mayor Yancy- Sutton;
NOES: None;
ABSENT: None.
The City Attorney then presented Ordinance No. 2 of said City, entitled:
AN URGENCY 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 Councilmember Beaulieu, seconded by Councilmember Prieto and
unanimously carried to waive further reading of said ordinance.
It was then moved by Councilmember Beaulieu and seconded by Councilmember Prieto
that said Ordinance No. 2 be adopted, which motion carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Beaulieu, Prieto, Harper, Straughan
and Mayor Yancy- Sutton;
NOES: None;
ABSENT: None.
The Cite Attorney then presented Ordinance no. 3 of said City, entitled:
AN ORDIN:WCE IMPOSING A SALES AND USE TAX TO BE ADMINISTERED
BY THE STATE BOARD OF EQUALI-_ATION AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR
VIOLATIONS.
It was moved by Councilmember Prieto, seconded by Councilmember Harper and
unanimously carried to wavie further reading of said Ordinance.
It was then moved by Councilmember Prieto and seconded by Councilmember Harper
that said Ordinance No. 3 be adopted, which motion carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Prieto, Harper, Beaulieu, Straughan
and Mayor Yancy- Sutton;
NOES: None;
ABSENT: None.
S.G.2. Adoption of Resolutions
5.G.2.a. Planned Development No. PD -781 (Barratt)
The City Attorney stated that pursuant to instructions he had prepared for
consideration Resolution No. 83 -18, approving Residential Planned development
No. PD -781 (Barratt), entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF.THE:CITY. COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MOORPARK APPROVING RESIDENTIAL PLANNED-DEVELOPMENT.
PERMIT 781 (BARRATT)
which resolution he read in full.
It was moved by Councilmember Straughan and seconded by Councilmember Harper
that said Resolution No. 83 -18 be adopted, which motion carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Straughan, Harper, Beaulieu, Prieto and
Mayor Yancy- Sutton;
NOES: None;
ABSENT: None.
S.G.2.b. Planned Development No. PD -859 (Marlborough)
The City Attorney stated that pursuant to instructions he had prepared for
consideration Resolution No. 83 -19, approving Residential Planned Development
No. PD -859, (Marlborough), entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MOORPARK APPROVING RESIDENTIAL PLANNED DEVELOPN'IENT
PERMIT 859 (MARLBOROUGH)
which resolution he read in full.
It was moved by Councilmember Straughan and seconded by Councilmember Harper
that said Resolution No. 83 -19 be adopted, which motion carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Corm cilmembers Straughan, Harper, Beaulieu, Prieto and
Mayor Yancy- Sutton;
NOES: None;
ABSENT: None.
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following . persons addressed Council conerning the matters set forth
following their names and addresses:
Tom Baldwin, 6475 Pepperdine Circle, Moorpark - Suggested regulation of
hours of pick -up for trash trucks;
Vicki Hale, 4292 Granadilla, Moorpark - Opposed to review of residential
planned development projects required by Ordinance No. 4;
Joan Korpal, 15017 Marquette, Moorpark -. Read letter from Varsity Park
Homeowners' Association in opposition to review of residential
planned development projects required by Ordinance No. 4;
Dick Neyman, 6857 N. Westwood, Moorpark - Read letter from College Park
Neighborhood Council in opposition to provisions of Ordinance No. 4;
Michael Fleming, 15050 -D Marquette Street, Moorpark - President of Varsity
Park Homeowners Association; opposed to provisions of Ordinance
No. 4 and read letter which had been sent to Councilmembers;
Thomas John Deane, 14363 Cambridge, Moorpark - representing the Moorpark
Jaycees, speaking in opposition to provisions of Ordinance No. 4;
Bill Mitchell, 6440 N. Berkeley Circle, Moorpark - opposed to hauling waste
materials through Moorpark; also opposed to oil field wastes being
permitted in Simi Valley Dump.
RECESS
The Mayor declared a recess at this time, the time being 8 :35 p.m.
The meeting reconvened at 8:50 p.m., all members of the Council being present.
S.H. Planning Matters
The Council proceeded with the scheduled review of Residential Planned
Development Permits as follows:
(1) Entitlement: PD- 918 /TR -3274 (Planned Community #3)
(2) Entitlement: PD- 969/TR -3855 (Planned Community #3)
(3) Entitlement: PD- 970 /TR -3864 (Planned Community #3)
Applicant: Urban West Communities
Location: Peach Hill
The City Manager stated that he had met with Urban McLellan, of Urban West
Communities, to review the concerns expressed by the Council at the meeting
of July 19, 1983 and that they had identified and discussed issues in three
basic categories, as follows:
I . School Issues: Recommended that Ad Hoc School Committee be
re- activated with a member of the Council appointed to serve.
2. Parks and Park Maintenance: Recommended that the entire issue
of park dedication and park maintenance be referred to Recreation and Parks
Commission with request for report back on how to proceed, not only as
relates to these particular planned developments, but others in the City
as well.
3. Issues Relating to these Specific PD's: Recommends further
study of City enforcement of CC & R's. Applicant is agreeable to adding
condition to each planned development to require solar stubouts, as follows:
PD 969, commencing with the.68th dwelling unit; PD 970, commencing with the
71st dwelling unit; PD 918, commencing with the 39th dwelling unit. Also
recommended that the City continue to monitor the.developme.nts as a pilot
program.
The Mayor declared the hearing to be opened, and the only person desiring
to address Council concerning this matter was Urban McLellan, of Urban
West Communities, 3030 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, California; stated
that he was present to answer any questions which might arise concerning
the projects.
There being no further testimony, the hearing was closed by unanimous
consent.
After' discussion it was moved by Councilmember Straughan, seconded by
l Councilmember Prieto and unanimously carried that the City Attorney be
directed to prepare resolutions of approval on the three projects noticed
in this item, and to present the resolutions at the Council Meeting of
August 3, 1983, said resolutions to contain conditions for solar stubouts
as recommended by the City Manager.
(4) Entitlement: PD -965
Applicant: Mormon Church
Location: Campus Park
The City Manager described the landscaping plan for the student center
site, stating that Code requirements for parking are met.
The Mayor declared the hearing to be opened, and there being no one desiring
to give testimony concerning this matter, the hearing was closed by general
consent.
After discussion it was moved by Councilmember Harper, seconded by Council-
member Straughan and unanimously carred that the City Attorney be instructed
to prepare a resolution for presentation at the Council Meeting of August 3,
1983, said resolution to contain a provision that the landscaping for each
phase of the development will be subject to review by the Planning Commission
and approval by the City Council.
RECESS
The Mayor declared a recess, the time being 9:50 p.m.
The meeting was reconvened at 10:00 p.m., all members of the Council being
present.
5.H. Planning Matters (Continued)
By general consent, Items (7) and (8) were considered at this time, with
Items (5) and (6) to be deferred until afterward.
(7) Entitlement: PD- 940 /Tract -3583
Applicant: U. S. Condominium
Location: Campus Park
Julie Bulla, of the Ventura County Planning Staff, gave an overview of the
project, followed by comments from the City Manager concerning the review
of the project by the Planning Commission.
The Mayor declared the hearing to be opened, and the following person gave
testimony regarding the subject matter:
Phil Vein, representing U. S. Condominium, the applicant,
6685 -.Princeton,. Moorpark, spoke in support of the prp ec.t.
There was discussion between members of the Council and the applicant con -
cerning a school site, cement tile vs. asphalt roofs, median in Campus Park
Drive, and the possibility of a landscaping maintenance district.
There being no further testimony to be heard, the Mayor declared the hearing
closed.
It was moved by Councilmember Harper that the matter be referred to the City
Manager with instructions to meet with the applicant to resolve the issues
discussed at this meeting, and to report back to the Council at the meeting
of August 17, 1983, which motion lost for lack of a second.
It was then moved by Councilmember Harper and seconded by Councilmember
Geaulieu that the matter be referred to the City Manager with instructions
to meet with the applicant to resolve the issues discussed at this meeting,
and to report back to the Council at the meeting of August 3, 1983, which
motion passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Harper, Beaulieu and Straughan;
:NOES: Councilmember Prieto and Mayor Yancy- Sutton;
ABSENT: None.
RECESS
The `iayor declared a recess, the time being 11:10 p.m.
The meeting was reconvened at 11:25 p.m., all members of the Council being
present.
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(8) Entitlement: PD- 857 /Tract 3070
Applicant: U. S. Condominium
Location: Campus Park
Julie Bull.a, of the Ventura County Planning Staff, gave an overview of the
project, followed by comments from the City Manager concerning the review
of the project by the Planning Commission.
The Mayor declared the hearing to be opened and the following persons addressed
Council concerning the project:
Phil Vein, representing U. S. Condominium, the applicant,
6685 Princeton, Moorpark, spoke in support
Michael Fleming, 15050 -D Marquette Street, Moorpark,
in support
Tom Baldwin, 6475 Pepperdine, Moorpark, in opposition
Joan Korpal, 15017 Marquette Street, Moorpark. in support
Dick Neyman, 6857 N. Westwood, Moorpark, in support
Thomas J. Deane, 14363 Cambridge, Moorpark, in support
Ed Bodnar, 6830 N. Westwood Street, Moorpark, in support
Marie Scialpe, 15199 -D Campus Park Drive, Moorpark, in support
Ron Baumsteiger, 15008 -C Campus Park Drive, Moorpark, in
support
Gerry Goldstein, 11932 Los Angeles Avenue, Moorpark, regarding
proposed school site
Harry Hale, 2398 Windward, Westlake, .in.re.hillside development
There being no further public testimony, the hearing was declared closed.
After discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Harper and seconded by
Councilmember Beaulieu that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare
for the next meeting of the City Council, to be held August 3, 1983, a
resolution of approval for Phases I and II of the project, and that Phases
III, IV and V of the project be continued and the City Manager be instructed
to meet with the applicant to try to resolve some of the issues of concern
expressed by the members of the Council. Said motion carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Harper, Beaulieu, Prieto, and
Straughan;
NOES: Mayor Yancy- Sutton;
ABSENT: None.
RECESS
The Mayor declared a recess, the time being 12:55 a.m.
The meeting was reconvened at 1:00 a.m., all members of the Council being
present.
5.H. Planning Matters (Continued)
Councilmember Straughan asked to be excused from the remainder of the meeting,
inasmuch as he would have to abstain from participation on the remaining
agenda items because of a possible conflict of interest. He then left the
meeting, the time being 1 :02 a.m.
(5) Entitlement: PD- 963 /Tract 3841
Applicant: Griffin Homes
Location: Los Anee.les Avenue
The City Manager gave an overview of the project, and commented on the
review by the Planning Commission.
The public hearing was declared opened, and the following persons addressed
Council concerning the project:
Rick Niec, of Griffin Homes, 19436 Ventura Boulevard, Tarzana,
in support of project
Gerry Goldstein, 11932 Los Angeles Avenue, Moorpark, registering
complaint re spilling of dirt by bulldozer and
spilling of oil during loading of trucks on Beltramo Road.
There being no further testimony to be heard at this time, the hearing was
declared closed.-
It was moved by Councilmember Harper and seconded by Councilmember Prieto
that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare, for presentation at the next
Council Meeting, a resolution approving said project, subject to the following
additional conditions: (1) that applicant prepare a landscaping and irrigation
plan for the median divider in Tierra Rejada Avenue; (2) complete the entry
statements before initial occupancy; (3) that the CC & R's be reviewed by the
Planning Commission and approved by the City Council; (4) that the City and
applicant explore the possibility of establishing a landscaping and lighting
maintenance district for this project; and (5) that the park be developed as
soon as possible; and in addition thereto, that the City Manager be instructed
to act as a mediator to resolve any problems on Beltramo Road which might be
caused by this development. Said motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Harper, Prieto and Beaulieu;
NOES: Mayor Yancy- Sutton;
ABSENT: Councilmember Straughan.
(6) Entitlement: PD- 903 /Tract 2851
Applicant: Griffin Homes
Location: Camvus Park
By general consent, this matter was continued to the meeting of August 3, 1983.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At this time, 1:20 a.m., the Council adjourned to an executive session.
The Council reconvened at 1:40 a.m., with all members present except
Councilmember Straughan, who had been excused earlier in the meeting.
The City Attorney announced that one personnel matter had been discussed
in the executive session.
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AT)Jnim% \kIRNT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
was adjourned, the time being 1 :42 a.m.
ATTEST:
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Mayor
Respectfully submitted,
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DORIS D. BANKUS
City Clerk