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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1984 1205 CC REGDecember 5, 1984 Moorpark, California A regular meeting of the Moorpark City Council of the City of Moorpark, California, was held on December 5, 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 Albert Prieto presiding. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Ferguson. 3. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmembers Thomas Ferguson, Danny Woolard, James D. Weak and Mayor Albert Prieto; ABSENT: Councilmember Leta Yancy- Sutton (excused). 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES By unanimous consent the minutes of the regular meeting of November 20, 1984, were approved as corrected. 5. PROCLAMATIONS /COMMENDATIONS /SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 5.A. Highway #118 Improvement Association Jim McGillis,'Vice- President of the Highway 118 Improvement Association, gave a presentation outlining the history of highways /freeways in Ventura County, the reasons for the creation of the Highway 118 Im- provement Association, the fact finding activities of the Association, and listing 13 recommendations aimed at improving the traffic situation on Highway #118 from its present terminus in Moorpark to the 126 Freeway in Saticoy. Copies of his report were distributed to members of the Council and a copy ordered placed in the official files of the City. 6. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC 6.A. Wilma Van Daalen, 5100 Fremont Street, Moorpark, addressed Council expressing concern regarding the traffic on Highway #118 in the vicinity of the Christmas Tree farm (Holiday Forest), and suggested the erection of warning signs at both approaches on Highway #118. Lt. Wells responded, stating that the Christmas Tree farm was located outside the City limits, but that he would convey the concerns to the California Highway Patrol as well as the proper deputy in the County Sheriff's Department. -1- 6.B. Danny Rasey, Chairmen of the Parks and Recreation Commission, addressed Council, stating that the Commission had received a proposal from Riley Spencer for the donation of a live Christmas Tree to be planted at the Community Center, stated that the Commission had recommended that the offer be transmitted to the Council, with the recommendation that the tree be decorated each year and that an Annual Christmas Tree Lighting be held. The tree and the planting would be at no charge to the City. There was discussion regarding the cost of installing the facilities for lighting of the tree, and it was suggested that Staff report back at the meeting of December 19 regarding projected cost for installion of lighting. Planning Commissioner Bill LaPerch made an offer of $100 toward the cost, after which it was moved by Councilmember Weak, seconded by Councilmember Ferguson and unanimously carried that the City accept the tree with appreciation, and request the Parks and Recreation Commission to work with Staff to secure the lighting installation through donations, and to arrange for the Christmas Tree Lighting Party. 7. HEARINGS 7.A. Appeal No. 3 - Widmer & Woods (Continued from 11- 20 -84) By general consent this item was continued to the first meeting in February 1985, at the request of the Appellant. 8. COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS 8.A. Councilmember Weak requested that the Sheriff's Department assist in directing traffic in the vicinity of Moorpark Road and Los Angeles Avenue because of the construction near the inter- section. Both the City Engineer and Lt. Wells responded with comments con- cerning the fact that Caltrans and the contractor on the job have both been cooperating regarding the traffic congestion, and stating that contact would be made with both the Caltrans resident engineer and the contractor to'ensure relief. 8.B. Councilmember Woolard raised the matter of the installation of weight limit signs for truck traffic. The City Manager and the City Engineer both responded to the matter, stating that contacts had been made and would be renewed with Caltrans to request prompt action. 9. CONSENT CALENDAR Moved by Councilmember Weak and seconded by Councilmember Woolard that the items on the Consent Calendar be approved as recommended, which motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Weak, Woolard, Ferguson and Mayor Prieto; NOES: None; ABSENT: Councilmember Yancy- Sutton. -2- 9.A. Approval of Warrant Register Approved Warrant Register dated December 5, 1984, listing Warrants 960 through 1012, and Warrants Nos. 1015, 1018 and 1019, in the total amount of $18,220.15, as approved by the City Manager and on file in the office of the City Clerk, and authorized the City Manager to issue warrants therefor. 9.B. Installation of Crosswalks at North and West Leg'of Moorpark Road and Peach Hill Road Approved report of the City Engineer, dated December 5, 1984, and authorized the installation of white crosswalks on the north and west approaches to the intersection of Moorpark Road and Peach Hill Road. 9.C. Agreement re Fencing at Campus Park Approved Agreement with National Fence Co., 2112 Ralston Avenue, Simi Valley, CA 93063 for installation of fence at Campus Park, at total price of $4,798.40, and authorized Mayor and City Clerk to execute said agreement on behalf of the City. 9.D. Community Center Addition /City Hall Remodeling Received and filed report of Steve Kueny, City Manager, dated November 29, 1984, regarding status of subject matter. 9.E. Tierra Rejada Task Force Representative Approved recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Commission that Randall E. Wormsbecher be appointed to the Tierra Rejada Task Force, and instructed that such recommendation be submitted to Supervisor Dougherty. 10. REPORTS FROM STAFF 10.A. Renaming of Southern East /West leg of Peach.Hill.Road and Christian Barrett through the Pacifica Project The Director of Community Development gave an overview of the pro- posed renaming of a portion of Peach Hill Road with the City. The City Clerk presented Affidavit of Mailing of notice of the proposed renaming of said street to all owners of effected property, which affidavit was received and filed by general consent,..together with the written report of the Director of Community Development, dated December 5, 1984. Mitchel Kahn, Attorney at Law, 500 Esplanade Drive, Oxnard, representing The Pacifica Corporation, addressed Council and requested that the street name be left as it now is. -3- After discussion, it was agreed that Peach Hill Road, between its western terminus and its intersection with Christian Barrett Drive, be renamed to Williams Ranch Road, and it was moved by Councilmember Woolard and seconded by Councilmember Weak that Resolution No. 84 -154, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, RENAMING A PORTION OF PEACH HILL ROAD TO WILLIAMS RANCH ROAD. be adopted, which motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Woolard, Weak, Ferguson and Mayor Prieto; NOES: None; ABSENT: Councilmember Yancy- Sutton. At the suggestion of Councilmember Weak, Staff was instructed to consult with County Fire as to the renaming of the remaining portions of Peach Hill, with Councilmember Weak stating his opinion that it would be appropriate to leave the north /south portion as Peach Hill Road. 10.B.. Apartment Rent Increase Moratorium The City Manager reported that a meeting had been held with the representatives of the owners of the apartment complex and seven residents; that the matter would be scheduled for consideration at the next Council meeting (December 19), and that information and recommendations would be submitted to the Council at that time. 10.C. Landscape Maintenance Agreement with Cabot, Cabot & Forbes for Freeway Business Center The Director of Community Development presented and outlined a letter agreement, dated December 4, 1984, from Cabot, Cabot & Forbes (CC &F) wherein CC &F agrees to landscape and maintain certain Caltrans prop- erty located adjacent to the Freeway Business Center in the City of Moorpark. Moved by Councilmember Ferguson and seconded by Council- member Weak that the letter agreement be approved and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute it on behalf of the City, which motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Ferguson, Weak, Wollard and Mayor Prieto; NOES: None; ABSENT: Councilmember Yancy- Sutton. 10.D. LAFCO Sphere of Influence and Area of Interest Adjustment for the City of Moorpark The Director of Community Development reviewed the recommendation of the LAFCO Staff regarding the subject matter, and after dis- cussion, it was moved by Councilmember Weak and seconded by Council- member Woolard that the Council approves the recommendation to modify the boundary of the Las Posas /Moorpark Area of Interest to the west, to follow the Grimes Canyon drainage separation; and further, does oppose the proposed modification of the southern boundary of the Fillmore Area of Interest further to the south to follow the existing ridgeline separating Fillmore from the Las Posas and Moorpark areas. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Weak, Woolard and Mayor Prieto; NOES: Councilmember Ferguson; ABSENT: Councilmember Yancy- Sutton. 10.E. Condemnation Agreement for Completion of Tierra Rejada Road The City Manager gave a progress report regarding the preparation of the proposed condemnation agreement, and stated that Staff is also scheduling another meeting with the representatives of the owners of the subject property in an attempt to avoid the necessity of condemnation. RECESS The Mayor declared a recess, the time being 8:40 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 9:00 p.m., all members of the Council being present, with the exception of Councilmember Yancy- Sutton who was excused. 10.F. Proposed Development Agreement with Urban West Communities for Planned Community No. 3 The Director of Community Development presented his report dated December 5, 1984 regarding the request of Urban West Communities that the City enter into a Development Agreement for Planned Com- munity No. 3. The following persons addressed Council protesting the proposed changes to the Mountain Meadows Planning Community: Janet Anderson, 4488 Skyglen, Moorpark Richard Volk, 4430 Cedarglen Court, Moorpark It was announced that the hearing on the major modification request filed by Urban West was scheduled for the Council Meeting of January 8, 1985, and after discussion, by general consent, Staff was instructed to explore the possibility of a Development Agreement with Urban West Communities. 10.G. Sidewalk, Curbs and Gutters - Moorpark Avenue - Status Report By general consent the report from the Director of Community Develop- ment, dated December 5, 1984, outlining the status of the proposed development, was ordered received and filed. -5- 10.H. Chart of Accounts Moved by Councilmember Weak, seconded by Councilmember Ferguson and unanimously carried to approve the report of the City Manager, dated November 30, 1984, regarding the subject matter, together with the Chart of Accounts attached thereto. 10.I. Request from Planning Commission re Growth Management Ordinance and Joint Meetina The Director of Community Development presented his report dated December 5, 1984, relaying the request of the Planning Commission that prior to review by the City Council, the proposed Growth Management Program be referred to the Commission for review and consideration; and also requesting a joint meeting to be held with the Council to discuss planning and land use matters. Moved by Councilmember Ferguson, seconded by Councilmember Woolard and unanimously carried that the proposed Growth Management Program be referred to the Planning Commission for review and and recommenda- tion prior to its submission to the Council. Moved by Councilmember Weak, seconded by Councilmember Woolard and unanimously carried that a joint meeting be held with the Planning Commission some time in January, 1985, and that Staff proceed to make the necessary arrangements. 11. ORDINANCES /RESOLUTIONS 11.A. Ordinance Fixing Times of Regular Council Meetings Ordinance No. 35 The City Attorney presented Ordinance No. 35, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2.04.010 OF CHAPTER 2.04 OF TITLE 2 OF THE MOORPARK MUNICIPAL CODE, FIXING TIMES FOR REGULAR COUNCIL MEETINGS. Moved by Councilmember Weak, seconded by Councilmember Ferguson and unanimously carried to waive furthet reading of said Ordinance. Moved by Councilmember Weak, and:seconded by Councilmember Woolard that said Ordinance No. 35, entitled as hereinabove set forth, be introduced, which motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Weak, Ferguson, Woolard and Mayor Prieto; NOES: None; ABSENT: Councilmember Yancy- Sutton. 11.B. Resolution re Closing of City Offices The City Attorney presented Resolution No. 84 -155, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CLOSING OF CITY OFFICES ON CERTAIN DAYS Moved by Councilmember Weak and seconded by Councilmember Woolard that said Resolution No. 84 -155, entitled as hereinabove set forth, be adopted, which motion carried by the following roll call vote: - AYES: Councilmembers Weak, Woolard, Ferguson and Mayor PRIETO: NOES: None; ABSENT: Councilmember Yancy- Sutton. 12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 12.A. Councilmember Weak requested a schedule of items now under consideration, with a projected date for submission to the Council. 12.B. Councilmember Woolard expressed concern regarding possibility of installation of four -way stop signs at Walnut Avenue and Charles Street; also expressed concern regarding difficulty experienced by residents in exiting from their driveways on Moorpark Avenue just north of Los Angeles Avenue and across from the Janss Village Mall. Staff was instructed to study and report on both matters. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Mayor declared a recess, the time being 9:55 p.m., and at 10:20 p.m., the meeting reconvened and immediately adjourned to an executive session to discuss litigation, all members of the Council being present with the exception of Councilmember Yancy- Sutton, who was excused. 13. ADJOURNMENT The meeting reconvened from executive session, and it was moved by Councilmember Weak, seconded by Councilmember Woolard and unanimously carried to adjourn to December 8, 1984, at 9:15 a.m. for joint meeting with the Planning Commission and the Parks and Recreation Commission for a tour of Planned Community No. PC -3 -- Mountain Meadows. Time of adjournment was 11:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, i APPROVED: City Clerk Mayor -7-