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Home My WebLink AboutMIN 1985 0102 CC REG January 2, 1985 Moorpark, California A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark, California, was held on January 2, 1985, 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 Albert Prieto presiding. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Yancy-Sutton. 3. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmembers Thomas Ferguson, Danny Woolard, James D. Weak, Leta Yancy-Sutton and Mayor Albert Prieto; ABSENT: None. OTHER CITY OFFICIALS PRESENT: Steven Kueny, City Manager; Cheryl Kane, City Attorney; Niall Fritz, Director of Community Development; Lt. Arve Wells, County Sheriff' s Department; Dennis Delzeit, City Engineer; Diane Eaton, Associate Planner; Thomas Coyle, Community Services Assistant; and Doris D. Bankus, City Clerk. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES None. 5. PROCLAMATIONS/COMMENDATIONS/SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS None. 6. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC 6.A. Request for Stop Sign for Delfen Street at Kernvale Avenue (Mr. and Mrs. Villata) Shelia Villata, 15470 Kernvale Avenue, Moorpark, addressed Council urging that approval be given to a stop sign for Delfen Street at Kernvale Avenue, and stating that a petition had been filed previously with the City, bearing the signatures of residents in the Park Glen Development. Also speaking in support of the stop sign were: Andy H. MacNair, 15471 Kernvale Avenue, Moorpark J. K. Sharon, 15479 Kernvale Avenue, Moorpark, also representing the Neighborhood Council for Park Glen development. -1- It was the recommendation of staff that a "Yield" sign be installed rather than a stop sign. After discussion it was moved by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton, seconded by Councilmember Woolard and unanimously carried that a stop sign be installed at Delfen Street and Kernvale Avenue. (resolution adopted later in the meeting). 6.B. Danny Rasey, 4833 Mira Sol, Moorpark, Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Commission,addressed Council regarding distribution of the agenda for the City Council, the Planning Commission and the Parks and Recreation Commission. Staff to investigate and make certain that all agendas are distributed to the Council and to both Commissions. 6.C. Anna Bell Sessler, 6061 Gabbert Road, Moorpark, addressed Council regarding a proposed Seniors'Center, and was informed that matter was not on the agenda for this meeting. RECESS The Mayor declared a recess, the time being 7:55 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:10, all members of the Council being present. 7. HEARINGS None. 8. ORDINANCES /RESOLUTIONS None. 9. COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS 9.A. Councilmember Weak requested that staff investigate designation of a crosswalk at Third and Flory Streets. Councilmember Weak also asked for enforcement of Code regarding removal of garbage cans from public street areas, and Councilmember Yancy- Sutton requested the addition of public alleys to the Code enforcement matter. 9.B. Councilmember Woolard requested investigation of the keeping of a horse in the area of First Street. 9.C. Councilmember Yancy- Sutton requested a status report on use of "Don Henthorne parking lot" for purposes other than parking. The Director of Community Development to report. 10. STAFF REPORTS 10.A. RECOMMENDED ACTION ITEMS 10.A.a. Agreement with CC &F Moorpark Investment Company re Traffic Siqnal at Science Drive and Los Anqeles Avenue The Director of Community Development presented and outlined the proposed Agreement between the City and CC &F Moorpark Investment Company, regarding the installation of a traffic signal on Los Angeles Avenue at Science Drive, in the City. It was moved by Councilmember Yancy - Sutton and seconded by Councilmember Ferguson that said agreement be approved and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement for and on behalf of the City. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Yancy- Sutton, Ferguson, Weak, Woolard and Mayor Prieto; NOES: None; ABSENT. None. 10.A.b. Proposed Assessment District for Maintenance of Public Parks and other Landscaped Areas The City Manager outlined his report dated December 27, 1984, regarding the subject matter, and it was moved by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton, seconded by Councilmember Weak and unanimously carried that staff be directed to obtain a proposal(s) for the forma- tion of the proposed district and a timetable for such formation, with the understanding that the decision as to whether or not the proposed district will be formed will be made at the time Council reviews the proposal(s). 10.A.c. Agenda Format and Review of Council Rules and Regulations. The City Clerk presented and reviewed report dated December 27, 1984, regarding the subject matters and after discussion it was moved by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton, seconded by Councilmember Weak and unanimously carried the the recommendations of the City Clerk be accepted, that Moorpark Operating Procedures No. MOP No. 2, be approved and that the City Clerk be instructed to consult with the City Attorney on those provisions of the resolution which need clarification, and to prepare in final form for the next meeting of the City Council, the proposed resolution adopting new rules of procedure for Council Meetings and related functions and activities. 10.A.d. Condemnation Agreement for Completion of Tierra Rejada Road The City Manager presented his report dated December 28, 1984, regarding the Agreement between the City and Urban West Communities for the purpose of condemning property necessary for the construction -3- of Tierra Rejada Road through the WW &H and Myer /Boardman properties. It was moved by Councilmember Weak and seconded by Councilmember Yancy - Sutton that said agreement be approved and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute said agreement for and on behalf of the City. Motion carired by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Weak, Yancy- Sutton, Ferguson Woolard and Mayor Prieto; NOES: None; ABSENT: None. 10.A.e. Procedure re ADDeals from Plannina Commission Actions The Director of Community Development presented his report dated January 2, 1985, and after discussion it was moved by Councilmember Weak, seconded by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton and unanimously carried that the present provisions of the Zoning Ordinance requiring that any appeal by the Council must be directed by a majority of its members remain intact in the Ordinance, but that the appeal period be extended from 10 days to 15 days. It was then moved by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton, seconded by Council- member Weak and unanimously carried that Council adopt a policy pro- viding that an appeal hearing is "de novo ", in which the entire permit would be subject to Council review. By general consent staff was instructed to prepare the appropriate amendments and /or policy statements. 10.A.f. Alternatives for Bearing Costs on Rural Sanitation Projects The City Manager presented and reviewed his report dated December 28, 1984 covering the issue of whether the Regional District should share in any unknown or unanticipated costs for the four sewere projects about to be constructed: Cypress Gardens, Live Oak Acres, Ventu Park, and Santa Susana Knolls. It was moved by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton, seconded by Councilmember Weak and unanimously carried that the recommendation of the City Manager be approved and that Council adopt the position that any contingent costs borne by the Regional District for any of the four projects come from that portion of the Regional District's property tax generated by the area served by the project improvements. 10.B. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS None. 11. CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton and seconded by Council- member Weak that all items of the Consent Calendar be approved as recommended, which motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Yancy- Sutton, Weak, Ferguson, Woolard and Mayor Prieto; NOES: None; ABSENT: None. -d- ll.A. Guidelines for Orderly Development Adopted Ventura County Guidelines for Orderly Development, dated November, 1984. ll.B. Deferred Construction Agreement (Moorpark Stow -It, Inc.) Approve Agreement between the City and Moorpark Stow -It Properties, Ltd. for the construction of improvements required to improve the portion of the cul -de -sac on Westside Avenue within Development Permit No. DP -289, and relocate the utility pole on Poindexter for DP -289 in accordance with the Plans and Specifications under County Drawing No. 57570, said work and improvements to be completed within the time limits stated in said agreement; and the Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute said agreement for and on behalf of the City. ll.C. VCAG General Assembly - January 1986 Approved the hosting of the VCAG General Assembly in January, 1986, and authorized the City Manager and staff to proceed with the necessary arrangements. ll.D. Approval of Warrant Register Approved Warrant Register dated January 2, 1985, listing Warrants 1032 through 1047 and Warrants 1048 through 1091, in the total amount of $76,403.15, 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. 12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 12.A. Councilmember Yancy- Sutton requested reports from staff regarding the following items: 1. Senior Citizens modular building 2. Costs for street sweeping 12.B. Councilmember Ferguson requested that the street sweeping report include a comparison between contract street sweeping and implementation of the program ourselves, including the purchase of a street sweeper and the hiring of the necessary personnel for its operation. 6.A. Stop Sign for Delfen Street at Kernvale Avenue The City Attorney presented Resolution No. 84 -159, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE PLACEMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF A STOP SIGN AT THE INTERSECTION OF DELFEN STREET AND KERNVALE AVENUE Moved by Councilmember Yancy - Sutton, seconded by Councilmember Weak and unanimously carried that said resolution be adopted by title only. • Moved by Councilmember Weak and seconded by Councilmember Ferguson that said Resolution No. 84-159, entitled as above set forth, be adopted, which motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Weak, Ferguson, Woolard, Yancy-Sutton and Mayor Prieto; NOES: None; ABSENT: None. RECESS and CLOSED SESSION The Mayor declared a recess, the time being 8: 35 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8 : 40, all members of the Council being present, and was immediately adjourned to a closed session, pursuant to the provisions of Government Code Section 54956. 8 (a) , to discuss currently initiated litigation, Pacifica vs. City of Moorpark The meeting was reconvened at 8 : 50 p.m. , all members of the Council being present. 13. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Councilmember Yancy-Sutton, seconded by Councilmember Weak and unanimously carried that the meeting adjourn to Thursday, January 3, 1985, at 7: 00 p.m. , for a Joint Meeting with the Planning Commission; and further, that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Bob Bonta, local resident and businessman. Respectfully submitted, DORIS D. BANKUS, City Clerk APPROVED: -6-