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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1984 0104 CC REGMoorpark, California January 4, 1984 The regular n-e eting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark, California, was held on January 4, 1984, in the Council Chambers in the City Hall of said City, located at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California. 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p. m., Mayor Leta Yancy- Sutton presiding. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Prieto. 3. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmembers Beaulieu, Harper, Prieto, Straughan and Mayor Yancy - Sutton; ABSENT: None; OTHER CITY OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES PRESENT: Niall Fritz, City Manager /Director of Community Development; Kathy Stone and Scott Field, Attorneys at I.aw, both from the law firm of Burke, Williams and Sorensen; Lt. Arve Wells, County Sheriff's Department. 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS Bill Mitchell, 6440 N. Berkeley, Moorpark, one of the City's representatives on the Citizens Traffic Advisory Committee (CTAC) addressed Council re pedestrian and bicycle paths. IIe was requested to obtain information for the City Manager concerning allocation of funds through CTAC for development. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Councilmember Straughan, seconded by Councilmember Prieto and unanimously carried to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of December 7, 1983. . It was moved by Councilmember Straughan, seconded by Councilmember Prieto and unanimously carried to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of December 21, 1983. 6. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS 6. A. Proclamation - YMCA WEEK - February 12 through February 18, 1984. Mayor Yancy - Sutton proclaimed the week of February 12 through February 18, 1984, as YMCA WEEK, reading the proclamation in full. -1- 6. B. Presentation - Widening of Los Angeles Avenue between Moorpark Avenue and Gabbert Road The City Manager presented his report dated January 4, 1984, to which was attached a report dated September 6, 1.983 from Al F. Knuth, Deputy Director of Public Works, County of Ventura, both reports outlining the history and timeliness of the proposed improvement. Mr. John Crowley, of the County Public Works Agency, then addressed Council, with a report outlining funding of the proposed improvement, as well as alternative development plans. There was discussion concerning the undergrounding of the Edison Company lines and other utilities, and Jerry Robings, Manager of Southern California Edison Company, addressed Council regarding cost of relocating the poles along Los Angeles Avenue, and the cost of undergroundingthe lines, stating that an engineering study would have to be made of the matter, as well as a study on the responsibility for the cost involved. He stated that he would forward the report of the City Manager to the Edison Company Legal Department and obtain a report regarding financial responsibility. The City Attorney was requested to furnish a report to the Council outlining the rights of the City regarding the matter of relocation of the poles and possible undergrounding of utilities, including financial responsibility. It was moved by Councilmember Straughan, seconded by Council member Beaulieu and unanimously carried to approve in concept the proposed widening of the north half of Los Angeles Avenue between Moorpark Avenue and Gabbert Road, as presented by the County Public Works Agency and the City Manager, taking into account the legal needs of the City, and to instruct the County staff to proceed with work on the design of the project. 6. A. Proclamation - YMCA WEEK (see above) Mr. Jack Vogel was present in the audience and at this time came to the podium to accept the signed Proclamation regarding YMCA Week, February 12 through February 18, 1984. Mayor Yancy- Sutton declared a recess, the time being 7:40 p. m. The meeting reconvened at 7:58 p. m. , all members of the Council being present. 6. C. Presentation - Air Pollution Control District Proposed Stationary Source Countrol Rules Inasmuch as Mr. Richard Baldwin, Air Polution Control Officer, had not yet arrived, the Council proceeded to the next order of business, having tabled Item 6. C. by general consent pending the arrival of Mr. Baldwin. -2- 7. BUSINESS ITEMS 7. A. Noticing of Planning Projects The City Manager presented his report dated January 4, 1984, regarding staff research of requirement of the City of Simi Valley that informational signs be posted at project sites under development in that city. After dis- cussion it was moved by Councilmember Straughan, seconded by Council- member Harper and unanimously carried that said report be received and filed and the City Attorney be instructed to prepare for the next meeting a resolution requiring the erection of such signs, as outlined in the staff report. The City Manager was also instructed to determine feasibility of placing such informational signs at the perimeter of an industrial park, rather than the interior, thus providing project information to citizens who would not normally drive through an industrial park. 7. B. City of Simi Valley General Plan Amendment for Kavian Property The City Manager gave an overview of the proposed annexation and amend- ment to the Simi Valley General Plan, explaining the position of the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO), the Planning Department staff of the City of Simi Valley, and his own position and the actions he has taken in support of that position. After discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Harper and seconded by Councilmember Beaulieu that Resolution No. 84 -62, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK REGARDING SIMI VAI..LEY GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 841 -A (KAVIAN COMPONENT)" be adopted, which motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Harper, Beaulieu, Prieto and Mayor Yancy- Sutton; NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: Councilmember Straughan. 7. C. Approval of Warrants It was moved b_v Councilmember Beaulieu and seconded by Councilmember Straughan that demands totaling $5, 165. 31., as approved by the City Manager, be approved, and that warrants be drawn for each of the following, to wit: DEMAND NO. CLAIMANT AMOUNT 131 The Enterprise $ 22.50 132 Professionally Speaking 30.00 133 League of California Cities 1,523.00 134 John Wozniak 25.00 135 Margaret Sabine 25. 00 136 Irene Barrera 25.00 -3- DEMAND NO. (Cont.) CLAIMANT AMOUNT t37 Dan Rasev $ 25.00 138 Carroll Roe 25.00 139 John C. Gedney 50.00 140 Leta Yancy- Sutton 1.00.00 141 Albert Prieto 1.00. 00 1.42 Roger Beaulieu 100.00 143 Clinton D. Harper 100.00 1.44 Jerry E. Straughan 100.00 145 N ial l Fritz 1,180.97 146 Doris D. Bankus 675.25 1.47 Mary Jo Rasey 333. 67 148 City of Simi Valley 45.45 149 City of Simi Valley 31.4. 66 150 Mary Jo Rasey 4.11 1.51 Doris D. Bankus 56.70 152 Niall Fritz 54.00 153 John C. Gedney 250.00 TO'CAL 5, 165. 31. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Beaulieu, Straughan, Harper, Prieto and Mayor Yancy- Sutton; NOES: None; ABSENT: None. 7. D. Petition of Griffin Homes - Moorpark to form Landscape Maintenance District - Tract 281 (PD -903) By general consent this matter was continued to the meeting of January 18, 1984. 8. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT The City Manager distributed his report dated January 4, 1.984 and by general consent it was received and filed; Council to read and consider. RECESS Inasmuch as Mr. Baldwin had not yet arrived, the Mayor declared a recess, the time being 8:15 p. m. The meeting reconvened at 8:35 p. m. , all members of the Council being present. 6. C. Presentation - Air Pollution Control District Proposed Stationary Source Control Rules The City Manager gave a brief overview of the subject matter, and introduced Mr. Richard Baldwin, County Air lbllution Control Officer, who gave a lengthy presentation explaining the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) complex -4- air pollution requirements, which are known as New Source Review (NSR) and Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD). IIe then made a presentation concerning the Ventura County Air Pollution Control District's proposed new rules to regulate stationary sources of air pollution within the County. After considerable discussion with members of the Council, it was moved by Councilmember Harper and seconded by Councilmember Straughan that the City Council support the proposed air pollution stationary source control rules, and that a letter of support with the Mayor's signature be forwarded to the Board of Supervisors as soon as possible. On roll call the motion was carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Harper, Straughan and Prieto; NOES: Mayor Yancy - Sutton; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: Councilmember Beaulieu. 9. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilman Straughan expressed concern regarding the increase in hazardous waste materials being trucked through the community, commenting on the concern of the Board of Supervisors, and suggesting that the City be prepared to take agressive action if it does have a severe impact on the community. PERSONNEL SESSION (Non - Agenda Item) Mayor Yancy - Sutton announced that the Council would adjourn to a closed personnel session, and suggested that there be no comment from the Council when the meeting is reconvened. Councilmember Straughan raised a point of order, stating that he did not think it could be determined at this time whether there would be no comment, that it depends on what happens in the personnel session. The ;Mayor then stated that the matter would be held open, if the Council so desires. The meeting was then adjourned to a closed personnel session, the time being 9:13 p. m. The meeting reconvened again, the time being 1.0:10 p. m., and all members of the Council were present. Mayor Yancy- Sutton read a prepared statement, as follows: Due to the great work load that is being borne by City Staff, the City Council deems it prudent to split the City Manager and Planning Director positions into two positions. The City Manager is directed to prepare a job description for a Director of Community Development and job announcement for consideration at the January 18th meeting. " Q7C 10. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned, the time being 10:20 p. m. • • DORIS D. BAN S City Clerk APPROVED: ayor 1 -6-