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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1984 0307 CC REGMoorpark, California March 7, 1984 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark, California was held on March 7, 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 7:05 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: Councilmembers Roger Beaulieu, Clinton D. Harper, Albert Prieto, Jerry Straughan and Mayor Leta Yancy- Sutton; ABSENT: None. OTHER CITY OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES PRESENT: Niall Fritz, City Manager /Director of Community Develop- ment; Mark C. Allen, Jr., City Attorney, and Scott Field, Attorney at Law, both from the firm of Burke, Williams and Sorensen; Lt. Arve Wells, County Sheriff's Department; Richard L. Wilson, Assistant Chief, Ventura County Fire Protection District; and Doris D. Bankus, City Clerk. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Councilmember Straughan, seconded by Councilmember Beaulieu and unanimously carried that the minutes of the regular meeting of February 15. 1984, be approved as recorded. 5. PUBLIC COMMENT BillLaPerch, 7200 Walnut Canyon Road, Moorpark, made a presenta- tion of a graphic of hot air balloons, to be displayed in the City Hall. The Mayor accepted the graphic on behalf of the City and expressed appreciation to Mr. LaPerch. 5.A. Proclamation - WOMEN'S HISTORY WEEK - Week of March 4, 1984 The Mayor proclaimed the week of March 4, 1984, as WOMEN'S HISTORY WEEK and presented the signed proclamation to Mary Baird, of 3428 Scofield, Simi Valley, representing the Ventura County Commission for Women. -1- 6. HEARINGS 6.A. Development Plan No. DP -299 (Cabot, Cabot & Forbes) The City Manager presented his report dated March 7, 1984, pro- viding an overview of the project and making certain recommenda- tions concerning the project. Attached to said report was a complete duplicate file of the application and all related documents, together with a copy of the traffic study prepared by the County concerning the impact of traffic on Highway #118 in the vicinity of the proposed project. After discussion between the City Manager and members of the Council, the Mayor declared the hearing opened, and the City Clerk presented Affidavit of Posting of notice of this hearing in the three public places within the City designated by Resolution No. 83 -11, adopted July 2, 1983. Said Affidavit of Posting was received and filed by general consent. The following persons presented testimony concerning the subject project: Bob Lumley, 911 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, 90017 representing the applicant; Dennis Hill, 18008 Skypark Circle #200, Irvine, CA 92714 of Hill Pinckert Architects, representing the applicant; George S. Moore, 21 S. California Street, Ventura, Landscape Architect for the project; Bob Warren, of Price Engineering, Santa Paula, who wrote the traffic report for Dial Services, 300 Montgomery Avenue, Oxnard, CA 93030, at the request of the County, which said traffic report had been distributed to the members of the Council; Ed Ball, of Cabot, Cabot & Forbes, applicant; Al Knuth, County Public Works Agency. There was discussion regarding the sufficiency of the proposed landscaping, particularly on the back side of the building and along Los Angeles Avenue. Considerable discussion was had regarding the on Highway #118 which would be generated upon buildings in the industrial site, with specif regarding left -turns into the industrial site Drive, and the possibility of the installation at Princeton Avenue. increase in traffic occupation of the is concern expressed at Condor of a traffic signal There being no further testimony to be heard in this matter, the public hearing was declared closed. DOM It was moved by Councilmember Straughan that the Council finds that the proposed project will not have a significant effect on the environment, and does certify that the Negative Declaration has been completed in compliance with CEQA and State EIR Guide- lines issued thereunder, and that the Council has reviewed and considered the information contained in the Negative Declaration and does adopt the proposed findings and approves DP -299, subject to recommended conditions. The Mayor handed the gavel to Councilmember Beaulieu, who then served as Acting Mayor, and the Mayor then seconded Council - member Straughan's motion. At the suggestion of Councilmember Harper, the maker of the motion, with the consent of the second, agreed to separate the considera- tion of the Negative Declaration from the balance of the motion. He then moved that the Council does certify that the Negative Declaration has been completed in compliance with CEQA and State EIR Guidelines issued thereunder, which motion was seconded by Mayor Yancy- Sutton and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmember Straughan, Mayor Yancy- Sutton; Councilmember Prieto and Acting Mayor Beaulieu; NOES: Councilmember Harper; ABSENT: None. Councilmember Harper stated that he would like the record to show that he voted "no" on the certification of the environmental document because he has severe reservations of the adequate treatment in the document of the circulation problems. It was then moved by Councilmember Straughan and seconded by Mayor Yancy- Sutton that the Council has reviewed and considered the information contained in the Negative Declaration, does approve DP -299, and does adopt Resolution No. 84 -70, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND APPROVING DEVELOPMENT PLAN PERMIT NO. DP -299, ON APPLICATION OF CC &F MOORPARK PROPERTIES, INC. which motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmember Straughan, Mayor Yancy- Sutton and Councilmember Prieto; NOES: Councilmember Harper and Acting Mayor Beaulieu: ABSENT: None. Acting Mayor Beaulieu stated that he would like the record to show that his "no" vote comes from the concerns expressed by Council - member Harper and himself regarding the architecture on the rear of the building. Acting Mayor Beaulieu then turned the gavel back to Mayor Yancy- Sutton, who then presided over the meeting. -3- RECESS The Mayor then declared a recess, the time being 9:10 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 9:25 p.m., all members of the Council being present. NON - AGENDA ITEMS Proclamation - SIGN UP AMERICA WEEK - March 18 - 24, 1984 Mayor Yancy- Sutton proclaimed the week of March 18 through 24, 1984 as "SIGN UP AMERICA WEEK ", in support of the Summer Olymic Games to be staged in Los Angeles in 1984, and presented the proclamation to Wayne Brushett, representing the Moorpark Jaycees. Distinguished Service Award Mr. Wayne Brushett, President of Moorpark Jaycees, then presented the Jaycees Distinguished Service Award to Mayor Yancy- Sutton. 7. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 7.A. Report from Bill LaPerch re February 14, 1984 meeting of VCAG Citizens Traffic Advisory Committee The written report of Bill LaPerch regarding the meeting of February 14 of the VCAG Citizens Traffic Advisory Committee was received and filed by general consent. 7.B. Resolution from City of South El Monte re Court Reform Initiative. Communication from City of South El Monte, transmitting copy of Resolution No. 84 -2614, adopted by the City Council of that City on February 9, 1984, endorsing the Court Reform Initiative, was received and filed by general consent. 7.C. Fire Protection District Annual Report By general consent the Annual Report of the Fire Protection District covering the period from July 2, 1983 through December, 1983, was ordered received and filed. 8. COMMENTS BY COUNCILMEMBERS Councilmember Harper presented a memorandum dated March 6, 1984, requesting that, pursuant to Section 7.4 of Resolution No. 83 -61, adopted December 21, 1983, and establishing rules and procedures for the City Council, the action taken by the Council concerning the draft discharge of firearms ordinance be reconsidered, and he presented a re -draft for consideration. After discussion, Councilmember Harper withdrew his request for reconsideration and the following appointments were made by the respective Councilmembers to the committee to study the matter: -4- APPOINTEE Ron Miller Dan Rasey Maurice Powell Douglas Holland Harvey Withington APPOINTED BY Councilmember Harper Councilmember Prieto Councilmember Beaulieu Councilmember Straughan Mayor Yancy- Sutton The foregoing appointments were approved by general consent. Councilmember Beaulieu announced that he had attended a meeting of the Ventura County Animal Regulation Commission and reported concerning matters acted upon at that meeting. Councilmember Beaulieu also stated that the City Budget Committee had met and had approved 2 significant items: (1) Allocate $20,000 (increase from $5,000) for 1983 -84 budget for purchase of computer with multiple terminals, rather than word processor; (2) Establish the lst and 16th of each month as pay day for employees. Neither Councilmembers Prieto or Straughan had any comments. Mayor Yancy- Sutton reported that she had met with Lyman Cozad, Southern California Manager of the League of California Cities, regarding recruitment of a City Manager, and at his suggestion she had arranged for interviews with retired City Managers for the selection of an Interim Manager, thus providing sufficient time for the search for a permanent City Manager. She requested that the meeting tonight be adjourned to a time and place certain, either Saturday or Wednesday of the following week, in order for the Council to interview the candidates for Interim Manager. 9. CONSENT CALENDAR None. 10. BUSINESS SESSION 10.A. Ordinance No. 15 re Noticing of Planning Projects The City Attorney presented Ordinance No. 15, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 1, SECTION 9.01.010 TO TITLE 9 OF THE MOORPARK MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PUBLIC NOTICE. It was moved by Councilmember Harper, seconded by Councilmember Straughan and unanimously carried that further reading of said ordinance be waived. It was then moved by Councilmember Straughan and seconded by Councilmember Harper that said Ordinance No. 15, entitled as above, -5- be adopted, which motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Straughan, Harper, Beaulieu, Prieto and Mayor Yancy- Sutton; NOES: None; ABSENT: None. 10.B. Discussion of Oversized Vehicles and Repairinq of Vehicles The City Manager presented his report dated March 7, 1984, to which was attached a communication dated February 6, 1984, from the City Attorney, and outlined the status of the subject matter for the benefit of the members of the Council, as well as the public. After discussion between the Councilmembers and the City staff, the Mayor opened the matter for public testimony, and the following persons addressed the Council, all expressing opposition to restric- tions being placed on the parking of recreational vehicles: Harry Hunt, 270 Ruth Avenue, Moorpark Phyl Mason, 437 Shasta Avenue, Moorpark William E. Mason, 437 Shasta Avenue, Moorpark Marco Ortega, 4214 Tecolote, Moorpark Marva R. Dreher, 13290 Bodega Place, Moorpark Gerry Goldstein, 11932 Los Angeles Avenue, Moorpark Delbert Jones, 436 Second Street, Moorpark Esther Montano, 344 Esther, Moorpark There being no further public comment, the Mayor declared the hearing closed, which was approved by general consent. During discussion between the members of the Council, Lt. Wells commented on enforcement of existing laws, and it was suggested that the matter be held in abeyance pending approval of contractual services for the ensuing fiscal year. It was moved by Councilmember Beaulieu and seconded by Council - member Prieto that the matter be tabled, which motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Beaulieu, Prieto, Straughan and Mayor Yancy- Sutton; NOES: Councilmember Harper; ABSENT: None. The Mayor declared a recess, the time geing 10:30 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 10 :40 p.m., all members of the Council being present. 10.C. Job Descriptions for Community Center Maintenance /Custodial Workers. The City Manager presented his report dated March 7, 1984, to which was attached job descriptions with suggested salary ranges for Contract Week -end Custodian and Maintenance Worker (Permenant Part - time). Discussion was had between members of the staff and Councilmembers, with Danny Rasey, member of the Recreation and Parks Commission, also participating, after which it was moved by Councilmember Straughan and seconded by Councilmember Prieto that the recommendations of the City Manager be approved,to approve the job descriptions and salary ranges, and to authorize recruitment to fill the positions. During discussion on the motion Councilmember Beaulieu and Mayor Yancy- Sutton both expressed concern regarding the actual cost to the City for the positions, including the cost of the employee benefit package. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Straughan, Prieto and Harper; NOES: Councilmember Beaulieu and Mayor Yancy- Sutton; absent; None. 10.D. Appointment to Recreation and Parks Commission Councilmember Harper presented his memorandum dated February 29, 1984 announcing the resignation of John Wozniak as a member of the Recrea- tion and Parks Commission, and recommending the appointment of Tom Baldwin to serve in his stead. Mr. Baldwin was appointed by unanimous consent, and was immediately administered the oath of office by the City Clerk. 10.E. Resolution of Intention No. 84 -71 - re Formation of Moorpark Lighting Maintenance Assessment District No. AD -84 -2. The City Manager presented his report dated March 7, 1984, containing recommendations concerning the formation of a city -wide assessment district for the provision of streetlighting services. After discussion it was moved by Councilmember Straughan and seconded by Councilmember Harper that Resolution No. 84 -71, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO INITIATE PROCEEDINGS FOR THE FORMATION OF THE "MOORPARK LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. AD -84 -2, AN ASSESSMENT DISTRICT TO BE ESTABLISHED PURSUANT TO THE "LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972 ". be adopted; that the expenditure of up to $2500.00 be authorized for the preparation of an engineer's report and provision of public notices for public hearing; and that the engineer's report be based -7- upon benefit assessments as the sole funding source for street - lighting. Said motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 10.F. Resolution with State Svstem. Councilmembers Beaulieu, Straughan and Harper; Councilmember Prieto and Mayor Yancy- Sutton; None. of Intention No. 84 -72 re Approval of Contract of California Public Employees' Retirement The City Manager presented report dated March 7, 1984, transmitting resolution for adoption announcing Council's intention to approve a contract with the State of California Public Employees' Retire- ment System (PERS). It was moved by Councilmember Straughan and seconded by Councilmember Harper that Resolution No. 84 -72, entitled: RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO APPROVE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK 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. 10.G. Tract No. 3096 -3 - Acceptance of Subdivision Improvements By general consent this item was continued to the meeting of March 21, 1984. 10.H. Parcel Map No.3836 -1 - Acceptance of Street Widening Improvements It was moved by Councilmember Harper and seconded by Councilmember Straughan that the public improvements within Parcel Map No. 3836 -1 be accepted and included in the City Street system for maintenance, which motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Harper, Straughan, Beaulieu, Prieto and Mayor Yancy- Sutton; NOES: None; ABSENT: None. 10.I. Deletion of Hiah Street as a State Hiahwa The City Manager presented his report dated a status report regarding the redesignation through the City, attaching a time schedule by Caltrans, and stating that pursuant to a tives of Caltrans, he had been assured that should be completed by August of this year. the report was ordered received and filed. March 7, 1984, giving of State Highway 118 prepared and presented meeting with representa- the redesignation By general consent 10.J. City Hall Plans The City Manager presented colored presentation plans for the construction of the City offices and requested approval and authorization to solicit proposals for the preparation of architectural plans. After discussion concerning estimated time for completion of the project, it was moved by Councilmember Straughan and seconded by Councilmember Beaulieu that the plans be approved as presented and the City Manager be authorized to solicit proposals for the preparation of the architectural drawings. During discussion it was moved by Councilmember Straughan and seconded by Councilmember Beaulieu that the motion be amended to include the provision for the addition of cost projection to add a patio area with tree well to the south of the proposed addition to the existing building. After further discussion it was moved by Councilmember Straughan and seconded by Councilmember Beaulieu that the main motion be further amended to include the provision that the scope of the work proposed to be done be prepared by the Facilities Construc- tion Committee. The first amendment to the main motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Straughan, Beaulieu, Harper, Prieto and Mayor Yancy- Sutton; NOES: None; ABSENT: None. The second amendment to the main motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Straughan, Beaulieu, Harper, Prieto and Mayor Yancy- Sutton; NOES: None; ABSENT: None. The amended main motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Straughan, Beaulieu, Harper, Prieto and Mayor Yancy- Sutton; NOES: None; ABSENT: None. Councilmember Harper then questioned whether or not the Facilities Construction Committee had examined the problem of the location of City offices during construction, advising that the offer of space at Moorpark College was still open, insofar as he knew. Under discussion he stated that he felt that it would be in order to request the Committee to investigate possible locations. It was then moved by Councilmember Straughan, seconded by Council - member Harper and unanimously carried that the City Manager be instructed to explore possible locations and report back. 10.K. Approval of Warrants It was moved by Councilmember Straughan and seconded by Councilmember Prieto that demands totaling $7,822.61, as approved by the City Manager, be approved, and that warrants be drawn for each of the following to wit: DEMAND NO. CLAIMANT AMOUNT 207 League of California Cities $ 255.00 208 Professionally Speaking 60.00 209 Eastman, Inc. 183.86 210 Tri- County Dictating Systems 64.49 211 League of California Cities 88.00 212 Niall Fritz 243.95 213 U. S. Postmaster 134.00 214 Bright Spot Maintenance 125.00 215 Burke, Williams & Sorenson 2,884.06 216 Leta Yancy- Sutton 100.00 217 Al Prieto 100.00 218 Roger Beaulieu 100.00 219 Clinton D. Harper 100.00 220 Jerry Straughan 100.00 221 John C. Gedney 50.00 222 James A. Hartley 25.00 223 Doris Miller 25.00 224 Suzanna Prieto 25.00 225 Jim Weak 25.00 226 Tom Schleve 25.00 227 Irene Barrera 25.00 228 Dan Rasey 25.00 229 Carroll Roe 25.00 230 Niall Fritz 13.50 231 Mary Jo Rasey 336.25 232 Niall Fritz 1,292.34 233 Doris D. Bankus 738.30 234 City of Simi Valley 314.66 235 More Copy Systems, Inc. 339.20 TOTAL $ 7,822.61 Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Straughan, Prieto, Beaulieu, Harper and Mayor Yancy- Sutton; NOES: None; ABSENT: None. 10.L. Authorization for Planning Commissioners to attend Contract Citv's Planning Commissioners Workshop It was moved by Councilmember Straughan and seconded by Council - member Beaulieu that attendance at workshop for Planning Commissioners to be held March 9, 1984, sponsored by the California Contract Cities Association, be authorized and reasonable and necessary expenses approved, which motion carried by the following roll call vote: -10- AYES: Councilmembers Straughan, Beaulieu, Harper, Prieto and Mayor Yancy-Sutton; NOES: None; ABSENT: None. 11 . FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Councilmember Harper requested that the City Manager arrange for the presentation at a future Council Meeting of the program on solar heating which was presented at a meeting of the Planning Commission. 12. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, the meeting was adjourned to an executive/personnel session, the time being 11 :55 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 12 : 35 a.m. . all members of the Council being present. The City Attorney announced that one matter of possible litigation and one personnel matter had been discussed, and the meeting was then adjourned by general consent, the time being 12 : 36 a.m. , to an adjourned regular meeting to be held March 14 , 1984 at 7 : 00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, DORIS D. BANKUS, ity Clerk APPROVED: d -11-