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Home My WebLink AboutMIN 1984 0620 CC REGJune 20, 1984 Moorpark, California The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark, California, was held on June 20, 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 Al Prieto. 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: Marshall W. Julian, City Manager; Niall Fritz, Director of Community Development; Mark C. Allen, Jr., City Attorney; Lt. Arve Wells, County Sheriff's Department; and Doris D. Bankus, City Clerk. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Councilmember Harper, seconded by Councilmember Straughan and unanimously carried that the minutes of the regular meeting of May 2, 1984, be approved as recorded. 5. PROCLAMATIONS /PRESENTATIONS The Mayor introduced Steven Kueny, who would assume the position of City Manager effective July 16, 1984. 5.A. Law Enforcement Services for 1984 -85 - Presentation by Sheriff John V. Gillespie Sheriff Gillespie made a presentation regarding the agreement between the City and the County for law enforcement services for the ensuing fiscal year, and introduced the following officers who would be servicing the agreement within the City of Moorpark under the direction of Lt. Arve Wells: Deputy Mark O'Donnell; Deputy Oscar Bermudez; Deputy Mike Powers; Deputy Dave Lea; Deputy Bill Bettis; Deputy Tony Marr; Deputy Dale Schrichten; Deputy Ron Tusi; Deputy Rod Mendoza; Deputy Gary Mejia; and Sgt. Dave Paige. -1- RECESS The Mayor declared a recess, the time being 7:12 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 7:20 p.m., all members of the Council being present. 6. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC Jerry Goldstein, 11932 Los Angeles Avenue, Moorpark, addressed Council, protesting the photos which had been taken of property owned by him depicting areas in need of clean -up, and charging trespass of private property. The Mayor responded to Mr. Goldstein, stating that she had asked Commissioner Schleve to include the subject property in his report, and that the photo had been taken from Beltramo Road and not on private property. Councilmembers Straughan and Harper both spoke in support of the slide presentation which had been prepared and shown by Com- missioner Schleve, showing various locations in the City which are in need of clean -up. Mike McElligott, 6457 N. Creighton Avenue, Moorpark, addressed Council urging enforcement of City ordinances. PRESENTATIONS The Mayor introduced Mrs. Sandy Kueny, wife of the newly appointed City Manager; also introduced Dennis Delzeit, of Willdan Associates, who will be the City Engineer for the City, and John Knipe, of the same company, who will be his Assistant. 7. HEARINGS 7.A. Southern California Edison Company - Application for Franchise (continued from June 6, 1984 By general consent this matter was continued to the regular meeting of July 2, 1984. 7.B. Southern California Gas Company - Application for Franchise (continued from May 16, 1984) By general consent this matter was continued to the regular meeting of July 2, 1984. 8. COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS 8.A. Councilmember Prieto stated that at the last meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission, action had been approved to recommend to the City Council that the park in the Heatherglen Development be officially named "Glenwood Park ". It was moved by Councilmember Prieto, seconded by Councilmember Straughan and unanimously carried that that recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Commission be approved, and that said park be officially designated as "Glenwood Park ". 8.B. The Mayor reported that she had attended a VCAG Meeting recently and furnished the following information: a. Reported award of $95,000 grant for sidewalks on east and west sides of Moorpark Avenue, and commended Bill LaPerch and Bill Mitchell, the City's representatives on the Citizens Advisory Transportation Committee for their work and presentation of the grant proposal. b. Reported that the California Transportation Com- mission staff is recommending full funding for the Freeway 23/118 connection in amount of approximately $41,000,000, to be completed in fiscal year 1988 -89; C. City Councils to be requested to support the Board of Supervisors' position regarding the development of oil fields off the Santa Barbara coast line. Moved by Councilmember Harper, seconded by Councilmember Prieto and unanimously carried that the City Council does support the position of the Ventura County Board of Supervisors regarding the development of oil fields off the Santa Barbara coast line. 9. CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Councilmember Beaulieu and seconded by Councilmember Harper that the items on the Consent Calender be approved as recommended, which motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Beaulieu, Harper, Prieto, Straughan and Mayor Yancy- Sutton; NOES: None; ABSENT: None. 9.A. Appointment of Local Representatives to County Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council That Mrs. Anna Bell Sessler and Mrs. Mary Wayman be appointed Delegate and Alternate, respectively, to the Ventura County Area Agency Council, for two year terms, beginning July 1, 1984. 9.B. Street Naming Policy That the following policy shall be adopted: All street names shall be approved by the City Council subject to the concurrence of the County Fire Department. The following criteria shall be used: North /South streets shall be designated as avenues or roads; East /West streets as streets or drives; and cul -de -sacs as circles, courts or places. -3- 9.C. Approval of Warrants Warrant Register dated June 20, 1984, listing demands Nos. 354 through 374, in the total amount of $13,275.71, as approved by the City Manager and on file in the office of the City Clerk, be approved and the City Manager be authorized to issue warrants therefor. 10. REPORTS FROM STAFF 10.A. Award of Contract - Legal Advertising The City Attorney presented communications as follows pertaining to the subject matter: From Moorpark News, dated June 19, 1984 From The Mirror, dated June 20, 1984 She also read Section 36933 of the California Government Code con- cerning requirements of legal advertising. Upon recommendation of the City Attorney, the two communications were ordered received and filed. Upon recommendation of the City Attorney, it was moved by Council - member Straughan, seconded by Councilmember Harper and unanimously carried that the Council does find that there is no newspaper of general circulation published and circulated in the City, and that the City Clerk be directed to continue to post the ordinances in three public places within the City, as directed by Resolution No. 83 -11, adopted July 2, 1983, until such time as an adjudication of a newspaper has occurred in compliance with the provisions of the Government Code of the State of California. It was moved by Councilmember Straughan, seconded by Councilmember Beaulieu and unanimously carried that all bids for legal publication of the City's ordinance and notices be rejected on the grounds that none of the newspapers qualify under state law. During discussion it was agreed that at any time the Council felt that notification of any matter under consideration should be given by publication, that it could so direct. Sarah Mize, of the Moorpark News, addressed Council requesting that Council consider placing all legal advertising with that paper, stating that that paper was adjudicated as a County newspaper and that their main and only office is located in the City of Moorpark. 10.B. Request from Storer Cable for Rate Increase The City Manager recommended that the request from Storer Cable for a rate increase be set for public hearing and that a committee be formed for investigation and recommendation to the Council. The following persons addressed Council regarding the matter! Frank K.nickelbein, 4893 Avedon Road,'Moorpark does not oppose the increase, but wants better service; Bill Mitchell, 6440 Berkeley, Moorpark opposes two cable TV franchises an the City and requested Council to rescind action_ granting franchise to Urban West., After discussion it was moved by Councilmember Straughan and seconded by Councilmember Prieto that the request for rate increase be set for hearing August 1, 1984, at 7:00 p.m. Moved by Councilmember Straughan and seconded by Councilmember Beaulieu that the motion be amended to require Storer Cable to include notification of the hearing on August 1, 1984, together with the next billing to be mailed to the consumer. The vote on the amendment to the motion was unanimous. The vote on the amended main motion was unanimous. 10.C. Development Plan No. DP -301 (Cabot, Cabot & Forbes) Traffic Signal at Science Drive and New Los Angeles Avenue The Director of Community Development outlined his report dated June 15, 1984, regarding the subject matter. Bob Lumley, of Cabot, Cabot & Forbes, addressed Council, in support of their request for a modification to Condition No. 45 of DP -301. After discussion it was moved by Councilmember Harper, seconded by Councilmember Straughan and unanimously carried that Condition No. 45 of Resolution No. 84 -43, adopted May 2, 1984, approving DP -301, be amended to read as follows: That prior to occupancy, the developer shall enter into an agreement with the City of Moorpark for the installation of a traffic signal on Los Angeles Avenue and Science Drive. Said traffic signal shall be installed prior to occupancy of DP 301, except that occupancy may be approved by the City Council if Caltrans will not allow the installation prior to occupancy of DP -301. 10.D. One Year Status Report Moved by Councilmember Beaulieu, seconded by Councilmember Straughan and unanimously carried that the One Year Status Report dated June 20, 1984, be.received and filed. -5- 11. ORDINANCES /RESOLUTIONS 11.A. Firearms Requlations Ordinance No. 19 - for adoption The City Attorney presented Ordinance No. 19, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, ADDING TITLE 11, ENTITLED "PEACE, MORALS AND SAFETY" TO THE MOORPARK MUNICIPAL CODE; AND ADDING CHAPTER 1 TO SAID TITLE 11, RELATING TO THE DISCHARGE OF FIREARMS. Moved by Councilmember Harper, seconded by Councilmember Prieto and unanimously carried that further reading of said ordinance be waived. Moved by Councilmember Harper and seconded by Councilmember Prieto that said Ordinance No. 19, entitled as hereinabove set forth, be adopted, which motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Harper, Prieto, Beaulieu, Straughan and Mayor Yancy- Sutton; NOES: None; ABSENT: None. 11.B. Traffic Control Ordinance No. 20 - for adoption The City Attorney presented Ordinance No. 20, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 1, SECTIONS 12.01.010 THROUGH 12.01.590 TO TITLE 12 OF THE MOORPARK MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO TRAFFIC Moved by Councilmember Harper, seconded by Councilmember Straughan and unanimously carried to waive further reading of said ordinance. Moved by Councilmember Harper and seconded by Councilmember Straughan that said Ordinance No. 20, entitled as hereinabove set forth, be adopted, which motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Harper, Straughan, Prieto, and Mayor Yancy- Sutton; NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: Councilmember Beaulieu. Councilmember Beaulieu requested that the "record reflect his absten- tion from voting because of lack of opportunity to provide input. 11.C. Ordinance No. 21, Amending Moorpark Munciipal Code to adopt and add Titles 1 through 15 - for adoption The City Attorney presented Ordinance No. 21, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING PARAGRAPH (b) OF SECTION 1.01.004 OF THE MOORPARK MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADOPTION AND ADDITION OF TITLES TO SAID CODE. Moved by Councilmember Straughan, seconded by Councilmember Harper and unanimously carried to waive further reading of said ordinance. Moved by Councilmember Straughan and seconded by Councilmember Prieto that said Ordinance No. 21, entitled as hereinabove set forth, be adopted, which motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Straughan, Prieto, Beaulieu, Harper and Mayor Yancy- Sutton; NOES: None; ABSENT: None. 11.D. Law Enforcement Services - Contract for Services 1984 -85 The City Attorney presented Resolution No. 84 -101, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH COUNTY OF VENTURA FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF MOORPARK Moved by Councilmember Harper and seconded by Councilmember Straughan that said Resolution No. 84 -101 be adopted, which motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Harper, Straughan, Beaulieu, Prieto and Mayor Yancy- Sutton; NOES: None; ABSENT: None. 11.E. Citv Enqineer Services - Contract for Service The City Attorney presented Resolution No. 84 -102, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR CITY ENGINEER SERVICES BETWEEN WILLDAN ASSOCIATES AND CITY OF MOORPARK. Moved by Councilmember Straughan and seconded by Councilmember Prieto that said Resolution No. 84 -102 be adopted, which motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Straughan, Prieto, Beaulieu, Harper and Mayor Yancy- Sutton; NOES: None; ABSENT: None. RECESS The Mayor declared a recess, the time being 8:45, p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:55 p.m., all members of the Council being present. -7- ll.F. Traffic Siqnal Maintenance - Contract for Service The City Attorney presented Resolution No. 84 -103, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH COUNTY OF VENTURA FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF MOORPARK Moved by Councilmember Straughan and seconded by Councilmember Harper that said Resolution No. 84 -103 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. ll.G. Acceptance of Easement Deed for the Right to Dispose of Storm Water, re Lot Line Adjustment #247 The City Attorney presented Resolution No. 84 -104, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, ACCPETING EASEMENT DEED FOR THE RIGHT TO DISPOSE OF STORM WATER FROM CARLSBERG DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, AS REQUIRED BY LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO. 247, WITHIN SAID CITY Moved by Councilmember Straughan and seconded by Councilmember Harper that said Resolution No. 84 -104 be adopted, which motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Straughan, Harper, Beaulieu, and Prieto; NOES: None; ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: Mayor Yancy- Sutton. ll.H. Resolution Calling and Giving Notice of General Municipal Election to be held November 6, 1984 The City Attorney presented Resolution No. 84 -105, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1984, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS OF THE CITY AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES Moved by Councilmember Straughan and seconded by Councilmember Harper that said Resolution No. 84 -105 be adopted, which motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Straughan, liarper, Beaulieu, Prieto and Mayor Yancy- Sutton; NOES: None; ABSENT: NONE. ll.I. Resolution Requesting Board of Supervisors to Consolidate General Munciipal Election of November 6, 1984 with Statewide General Election on Same Date The City Attorney presented Resolution No. 84 -106, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE' CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF VENTURA TO CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION OF SAID CITY TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 6, 1984, WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON SAID DATE PURSUANT TO SECTION 23302 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE Moved by Councilmember Straughan and seconded by Councilmember Prieto that said Resolution No. 84 -106 be adopted, which motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Straughan, Prieto, Harper, Beaulieu and Mayor Yancy- Sutton; NOES: None; ABSENT: None. ll.J. Resolution Adopting Regulations for General Municipal Election to be held November 6, 1984 The City Attorney presented Resolution No. 84 -107, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE, PERTAINING TO MATERIALS SUBMITTED TO THE ELECTORATE AND THE COSTS OF THE CANDIDATES' STATEMENTS FOR THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1984 Moved by Councilmember Straughan and seconded by Councilmember Prieto that said Resolution No. 84 -107 be adopted, which motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Straughan, Prieto, Harper, Beaulieu and Mayor Yancy- Sutton; NOES: None; ABSENT: None. 11.K. Resolution Rescinding Resolution No. 83 -5 and Appointing a City Attorney, Associate City Attorney and Assistant Citv Attornev The City Attorney presented Resolution No. 84 -108, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 83 -5 AND APPOINTING A CITY ATTORNEY, ASSOCIATE CITY ATTORNEY AND ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY Mem Moved by Councilmember Straughan and seconded by Councilmember Harper that said Resolution No. 84 -108 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. On behalf of the City Council and the citizens of the City of Moorpark, the Mayor expressed appreciation to Mr. Allen for his assistance and services during the City's first year of incorporation. 12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Councilmember Beaulieu requested that Council consider sending a letter to all citizens in Moorpark regarding code enforcement and inviting input, and asked that such letter be placed on the agenda for consideration by Council at its next meeting. 13. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, the meeting was adjourned to June 21, 1984, at 2:30 p.m. for consideration of the budget for fiscal year 1984 -85. APPROVED: Mayor Respectfully submitted, City Cle -10-