HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1985 0304 CC REGMoorpark, California
March 4, 1985
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark,
California, was held on March 4, 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 7:15 p.m., Mayor Albert Prieto
presiding.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Weak.
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 J. Kane, City Attorney;
Niall Fritz, Director of Community Development; Lt. Arve Wells,
County Sheriff's department; Dennis Delzeit, City Engineer;
Diane Eaton, Associate Planner; and Doris D. Bankus, City Clerk.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
None.
5. PROCLAMATIONS /COMMENDATIONS /SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
S.A. Anna Bell Sessler, Representative to Area Agency on Aging
Presentation re representation to California Seniors Legislature
Anna Bell Sessler, 6061 Gabbert Road, Moorpark, addressed Council,
announcing a Candidate's Forum to be held March 5 at Mahan Hall,
for the candidates for election to the California Seniors Legislature;
announcing, also, that the election would be held March 12 and 13
between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and that anyone over
60 years of age would be entitled to Vote.
Mrs. Sessler also urged Council to designate a permanent meeting
place for the Senior Citizens of the City, stating that funds would
be available for the purchase of furnishings if a permanent location
could be designated.
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S.B. Debbie Arnone, 14455 E. Loyola Street, Moorpark, addressed
Council on behalf of the Moorpark Jaycees, requesting the Mayor
to proclaim March 8 through 18, 1985, as "Diamonds for the Lady"
project to raise funds for the restoration of the Statue of Liberty
through the sale of Blue Diamond Smoke House Almonds; also requesting
permission to circulate a "birthday card" for presentation to the
Statue of Liberty on July 4th.
The Mayor proclaimed the week of March 8 through 18 as "Diamonds
for the Lady" Week and gave permission for the "birthday card" to
be circulated in the Council Chambers during the meeting. He also
purchased a can of almonds from Mrs. Arnone.
7. HEARINGS
7.A. Final Draft of the Countywide Solid Waste Management
Plan of Countv of Ventura (continued from February 4, 1985
By general consent this matter was continued to the meeting of
March 18, 1985.
7.B. DP -302 (GERSHENBURG) - (continued from February 19, 1985)
Request to constuct a 162,000 square foot carpet manufacturing
facility, located adjacent to and north of Los Angeles Avenue
approximately 2,000 feet west of Buttercreek Road.
At the request of the applicant this matter was continued to April 1,
1985, by general consent of the Council.
7.C. VARIANCE NO. V -4247 - Zero western sideyard setback and
elimination of one loading zone for DP -310 (Request to
construct a 7,896 square foot warehouse).
Location: J acre site located adjacent to and north of
Los angeles Avenue and 400 feet west of
Goldman Avenue.
An overview of the variance application was given by the Associate
Planner, as outlined in her report dated March 4, 1985.
The City Clerk presented the following documents, which were ordered
received and filed by general consent:
1. Affidavit of mailing notice of this hearing to all
property owners within 300 feet of the subject property;
2. Affidavit of posting notice of this hearing at the 3 public
places within the City, as designated by Resolution No.
83 -11, adopted July 2, 1983.
The public hearing was declared open and the following person
addressed Council in support of the application:
Fred Madjar, 427 Appleton Road (City unknown),
Planning Consultant, on behal of the applicant.
There being no further public testimony regarding the application,
the public hearing was declared closed.
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After discussion it was moved by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton and
seconded by Councilmember Woolard that the Council finds that the
project will not have a significant effect on the environment
and does certify that the Mitigated Negative Declaration has been
completed in compliance with CEQA and State Eir Guidelines there-
under; and that the Council has reviewed and considered the infor-
mation contained in the Mitigated Negative Declaration. Motion
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Yancy- Sutton, Woolard, Ferguson,
Weak and Mayor Prieto;
NOES: None;
ABSENT: None.
It was then moved by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton and seconded by
Councilmembers Woolard that Resolution No. 85 -170, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING VARIANCE No. V -4247,
FOR DP -310, ON APPLICATION OF WILLIAM HODSON,
be adopted, which motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Yancy- Sutton, Woolard, Ferguson,
Weak and Mayor Prieto;
NOES: None;
ABSENT: None.
7.D. Appeal No. 8 - Appeal from a decision by the Director
of Community Development not to grant occupancy for
more than 247 dwelling units within Tentative Tracts
Nos. TR -3274, TR -3855 and TR 3864.
The Director of Community Development gave an overview of the subject
matter, as outlined in his report dated March 1, 1985, and responded
to questions from the members of the Council regarding increased
traffic on Peach Hill Road as a result of the development of the
tracts.
The City Clerk presented the following documents, which were ordered
received and filed by general consent:
1. Affidavit of mailing notice of this hearing to all
property owners within 300 feet of the subject property;
2. Affidavit of posting notice of this hearing at the 3
public places within the City, as designated by
Resolution No. 83 -11, adopted July 2, 1983.
The public hearing was declared open and the following persons
addressed Council concerning the matter:
Tom Zanic, Urban West Communities, Applicant,
520 Broadway, Santa Monica 90401, in support;
Sandra Thompson, 4337 NW Cloverdale, Moorpark, oppose;
Tom Thompson, 12623 Hillside Drive, Moorpark,
President, Mountain Meadows Neighborhood Council
and Crime Watch Committee; support with conditions;
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Cheryl Zemont, 4490 Cedarglen, Moorpark, support with limits;
Pat Best, 12675 Peach Hill, Moorpark, oppose;
Aaron Sloan, 4491 Cedarglen Court, Moorpark, requested
school buses and bus stops;
Janet Anderson, 1488 Skyglen, Moorpark, concerned with
speeding violations and advocates school buses.
Mayor Prieto stated that just prior to convening the meeting he had
been presented with two documents and he wished to file them for the
record:
1. Petition dated March 2, 1985, signed by Jan Weaver,
4238 Palomitas Circle, Moorpark, and approximately
41 others, protesting issuance of more permits
until Tierra Rejada Road is opened, becuase of traffic
congestion.
2. Letter from Shearon Millar, 13061 Williams Ranch Road,
protesting use of Williams Ranch Road by construction
vehicles.
There being no further public testimony regarding the matter, the
public hearing was declared closed.
After considerable discussion, participated in by members of the
Council and staff, it was moved by Councilmember Weak and seconded
by Councilmember Ferguson that Condition No. 44 of Tract No. TR -3274,
Condition No. 53 of Tract No. TR -3855, and Condition 49 of Tract No.
TR -3864 be modified to read as follows:
That the developer shall be required to enter into a
Deferred Improvement Agreement and post sufficient surety,
guaranteeing the completion of Tierra Rejada Road between
PC -3 and Peach Hill Road (through the Myers /Boardman and
W.W.H. Properties) by October 15, 1985. Upon the approval
and acceptance of such improvement guarantees, up to 480
Certificates of Occupancy may be granted within PC -3.
Said approval to also be conditioned as follows:
1. That the developer work with City staff and the
School District to alleviate the bus problem, with
a possibility of funding for school crossing guards
to alleviate the traffic problem as concerns school
children.
2. Work with the City Engineer and the County Sheriff's
Department to reduce speed and control construction
traffic, with installation of stop signs, if needed,
even if only on a temporary basis, with the developer
entering into an agreement with the City to provide
funds for temporary law enforcement and traffic
control as necessary, if determined by the City Engineer.
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Said motion carried by the following roll call vote, it being
understood that a resolution of approval with those conditions
would be presented to Council for adoption at its next meeting:
AYES: Councilmembers Weak, Ferguson, Woolard,
Yancy- Sutton, and Mayor Prieto;
NOES: None;
ABSENT: None.
RECESS
The Mayor declared a recess, the time being 8:55 p.m.
The meeting reconvened at 9:15 p.m., all members of the Council
being present.
6. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
The Mayor announced that he had overlooked a speaker card under this
Agenda item, and announced that he would now honor the request to speak.
Gerry Spencer, 790 Poindexter Avenue, Moorpark, representing the
Area Housing Authority Commission, addressed Council regarding the
recent decision of the School Board not to waive school development
fees for the senior citizens' housing project to be built at Charles
Street and Magnolia. She urged Council to support the waiver of
fees, which matter is to appear on the Agenda for the Council Meeting
of March 18, 1985.
7.E. Housing Policy Report (considered later)
7.D. Mello Roos District (considered later)
8. ORDINANCES /RESOLUTION
8.A. Ordinance No. 37 - re Card Room (Introduced February 19, 1985)
The City Manager stated that before Council considered this item he
would like further study on the language in regard to transferability
of the permit; also that staff feels there should be some placement
of a limit relative to the seat rental and the amount of the games,
if it is to be kept a small club.
The following persons spoke in regard to the ordinance:
Pari Hession, 11528 Buttercreek, Moorpark, opposed;
also presented petition in opposition bearing
approximately 114 signatures; she also presented
a petition in opposition which had been handed to
her by Deborah Stone, of 13452 Quail Summit Road,
with the request that it be filed on her behalf
since she found it necessary to leave the meeting,
which petition contained approximately 57 signatures;
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Sandra Thompson, 4337 NW. Cloverdale Street, Moorpark, oppose;
Tom Baldwin, 6475 Pepperdine, Moorpark, oppose;
Bernardo M. Perez, 4237 Canario Court, Moorpark, oppose;
Chuck Kill, 12696 Spring Creek Court, Moorpark, oppose;
Rick Gordon, 4639 Walnut, Simi Valley, CA 93063, support;
Mary Ann Haney, 34 Charles Street, Moorpark, applicant;
Anna Bell Sessler, 6061 Gabbert Road, Moorpark, support;
Ed Stein, 621 Bridgegate Road, Westlake Village, support;
Warren Bonta, 5010 Buena Vista Avenue, Fair Oaks, CA. 95628,
applicant;
Kathie Amos, 66 Sierra Avenue, Moorpark, support;
Robert E. Coughlon, Attorney at Law, 165 High Street, Moorpark,
speaking for the applicants.
Councilmember Weak stated that he had conducted a survey on March 2
and 3, and presented for the record his findings of such survey.
A copy of his report was ordered received and filed.
Councilmember Ferguson stated that he, too, had done a survey, and
presented the results for his survey verbally.
After considerable discussion Councilmember Yancy- Sutton stated she
would like to see some further regulations added to the ordinance, as
follows:
1. Transferred by inheritance not more than once;
2. Closed on Sundays;
3. No alcoholic beverages;
4. Minimum and Maximum bets;
5. Seat Rental Rates;
6. No more than 2 tables of 8- player capacity each.
Councilmember Weak requested inclusion of the following:
1. Gross receipts reporting requirement;
2. Proposal for license fee
Councilmember Woolard requested the inclusion of a prohibition
against the playing of panguingue (pan).
The City Manager suggested inclusion of two additional items:
1. A License transfer fee;
2. Annual escalation clause for rental fees, based on
Consumers Price Index (CPI).
It was moved by Councilmember Ferguson and seconded by Councilmember
Woolard that Ordinance No. 37 be redrafted for presentation at the
next meeting (March 18, 1985), to include all the items listed above,
which motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Ferguson, Woolard and Yancy- Sutton;
NOES: Councilmember Weak and Mayor Prieto.
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RECESS
The Mayor declared a recess, the time being 11:10 p.m.
The meeting reconvened at 11:20 p.m., all members of the Council
being present.
7.E. Housing Policy Report
The Director of Community Development outlined his report of
March 4, 1985, regarding the requirement for the adoption of a
Housing Policies Report in order for the City to proceed with the
issuance of Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds, and explaining
the procedure required.
The City Clerk presented the following documents, which were ordered
received and filed by general consent:
1. Affidavit of posting notice of this hearing at the 3
public places within the City, as designed by
Resolution No. 83 -11, adopted July 2, 1983;
2. Proof of Publication of Notice of this Hearing in
the Moorpark News on February 13, 1985.
The public hearing was declared open, and there being no person
desiring to give public testimony regarding the matter, the hearing
was declared closed.
The City Attorney then presented Resolution No. 85 -171, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND DIRECTING
PUBLICATION OF A HOUSING POLICIES REPORT UNDER
SECTION 103A.
It was moved by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton and seconded by Council -
member Ferguson that said Resolution No. 85 -171 be adopted, which
motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Yancy- Sutton, Ferguson, Weak,
Woolard and Mayor Prieto;
NOES: None;
ABSENT: None.
7.D. Mello Roos Districts
The City Manager outlined his report dated February 15, 1985,
discussing the pros and cons of the establishment of a mechanism
for formation of community facilities districts.
The City Clerk presented the following documents, which were ordered
received and filed by general consent:
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1. Affidavit of posting notice of this hearing at the
3 public places within the City, as designated by
Resolution No. 83 -11, adopted July 2, 1983;
2. Proof of Publication of Notice of this hearing in
the Moorpark News on February 13, 1985.
The public hearing was declared open and the following person
addressed Council:
Louise Rice - Lawson, representing the Building Industries
Association, 601 Daily Drive, Camarillo, read a
prepared statement in opposition to the establishment
of Mello Roos Districts.
There being no further public testimony, the hearing was declared
closed.
It was moved by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton, seconded by Councilmember
Weak and unanimously carried that the matter be tabled.
8.B. Ordinance No. 38 - re Industrial Development Authority
(introduced February 19, 1985)
The City Attorney presented Ordinance No. 38, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA,
DECLARING THE NEED FOR AN INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY TO FUNCTION IN SAID CITY, AND DECLARING
THE CITY COUNCIL OF SAID CITY TO BE SAID AUTHORITY.
It was moved by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton and seconded by Council-
member Weak that further reading of said ordinance be waived, which
motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Yancy- Sutton, Weak, Ferguson
Woolard and Mayor Prieto;
NOES: None;
ABSENT: None.
It was moved by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton and seconded by Council-
member Woolard that said Ordinance No. 38, entitled as hereinabove
set forth, be adopted, which motion carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Yancy- Sutton, Woolard, Ferguson,
Weak, and Mayor Prieto;
NOES: None;
ABSENT: None.
8.C. Ordinance re Hours of Rubbish Collection (for introduction
The City Attorney presented an ordinance (no number given at this
time) entitled:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA,
ADDING SECTION 2419 TO ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 4 OF
DIVISION 2 OF THE VENTURA COUNTY ORDINANCE CODE,
ADOPTED BY THE MOORPARK CITY COUNCIL ON SEPTEM-
BER 21, 1983, BY ORDINANCE NO. 6, PERTAINING TO
HOURS OF RUBBISH COLLECTION IN THE CITY.
The following persons addressed Council regarding the hours of
collection set forth in said proposed ordinance:
Chuck Anderson, 5538 E. Geoffrey, Simi Valley,
of Moorpark Rubbish Disposal;
Ron Warne, 4302 Hitch, Moorpark, of R & R Rubbish;
Manny Asadurian, of G.I. Rubbish.
After discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Weak, seconded by
Councilmember Yancy- Sutton and unanimously carried that the hours
of collection in the proposed ordinance provide as follows:
It shall be unlawful for any person to collect rubbish
with a collection vehicle from any residential location in
the City between the hours of 7:00 p.m. of one day and
6:00 a.m. of the following day; and
It shall be unlawful for any person to collect rubbish with
a collection vehicle from any commercial or industrial
location in the City between the hours of 7:00 p.m. of
one day and 4:00 a.m. of the following day.
The revised ordinance to be on the next agenda for consideration.
8.D. Ordinance re Personnel System (for introduction
The City Attorney presented 40, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA,
ADDING CHAPTER 2.60 TO TITLE 2 OF THE MOORPARK
MUNICIPAL CODE, ESTABLISHING A PERSONNEL SYSTEM.
It was moved by Councilmember Weak, seconded by Councilmember
Yancy- Sutton and unanimously carried to waive further reading of
said ordinance.
It was moved by Councilmember Weak, seconded by Councilmember
Yancy- Sutton, and unanimously carried to introduce said Ordinance
No. 40, entitled as above set forth.
8.E. Resolution adopting Personnel Rules
By general consent this was deferred to a subsequent meeting for
discussion.
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8.F. Ordinance No. 39 re Holidays (for adoption)
The City Attorney presented Ordinance No. 39, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING SECTION 2.55.010 OF CHAPTER 2.55 OF
TITLE 2 OF THE MOORPARK MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING
TO HOLIDAYS.
It was moved by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton, seconded by Council -
member Weak and unanimously carried to waive further reading of said
Ordinance.
It was moved by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton and seconded by Council -
member Ferguson that said Ordinance No. 39, entitled as above set
forth, be adopted, which motion carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Yancy- Sutton, Ferguson, Weak,
Woolard and Mayor Prieto;
NOES: None;
ABSENT: None.
9. COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
9.A. Councilmember Weak requested the following:
1. Investigation of speed limits for High Street,
with posted signs, and discussion of possible
crosswalks somewhere between Moorpark Avenue
and Moorpark Road;
2. Joint meeting with the Parks and Recreation Commission.
9.B. Councilmember Yancy- Sutton requested the following:
1. Report of flickering street lights at Sierra and
Poindexter and at Third Street and Moorpark Avenue.
2. Investigation of auto salvage yard -- complaints
of wrecked autos being moved back in.
3. Suggested that City Clerk not be overworked with
other projects where it is impossible for her to
keep up with the minutes, since that is one of her
primary duties as City Clerk.
Councilmember Yancy- Sutton then moved that the minutes of each
Council Meeting be prepared in a timely manner so that they can be
presented at the following Council Meeting for approval.
Councilmember Weak suggested the inclusion of the minutes of the
Planning Commission and the Parks and Recreation Commission, which
was agreed to by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton. Councilmember Weak
then seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously.
9.C. Councilmember Woolard stated that he was also concerned with
the activities at the auto wrecking yard and supported the investiga-
tion requested by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton.
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9.D. Councilmember Ferguson announced the City had received the
resignation of Charmane Deas from the Parks and Recreation Commission
and stated that since Mrs. Deas had been his nominee, he was prepared
to make a nomination for her replacement.
He then placed the name of Joseph
seconded by Councilmember Woolard.
by the following roll call vote:
Latunski in nomination, which was
The nomination was not approved
AYES: Councilmembers Ferguson and Woolard;
NOES: Councilmembers Weak, Yancy- Sutton and Mayor Prieto;
ABSENT: None.
10. STAFF REPORTS - RECOMMENDED ACTION ITEMS
10.A. Acceptance of Proposal for Bond Counsel Services
for Single Familv Revenue Bond Proaram
The City Manager outlines his report dated March 19, 1985, regarding
the subject matter, after which it was moved by Councilmember Yancy-
Sutton and seconded by Councilmember Weak that the report of the
City Manager be received and filed, and the recommendations contained
therein be approved for the retention of the firm of Stradling,
Yocca, Carlson & Routh as Bond Counsel for the single family revenue
bond program, and the Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute the
agreement on behalf of the City, as modified and approved by the
City Attorney. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Yancy- Sutton, Weak, Ferguson,
Woolard and Mayor Prieto;
NOES: None;
ABSENT: None.
10.B. Report re Filming Operations - Moorpark High School -
Old Time Productions
The City Engineer outlined his report dated March 4, 1985, and it
was ordered received and filed by general consent.
Councilmember Yancy- Sutton then requested that a resolution be pre-
pared for the next Council Meeting authorizing the painting of a
yellow curb along the southerly side of Casey Road in the vicinity
of the High School, from the east end of the gym to the tennis
courts, to allow for bus pick -up.
10.C. Request of Moorpark Travel Agency re Landscaping at
Moorpark Town Center (Janss Shopping Center)
The Director of Community Development outlined his report dated
March 4, 1985, and the following person addressed council in regard
to the matter:
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Sydney Kessler, owner of Moorpark Travel Agency,
227 West Los Angeles Avenue, Moorpark, read
into the record his letter supporting his
request for modification of the planters and
landscape plans in the Center.
After discussion it was moved by Councilmember Weak, seconded
by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton and unanimously carried that the
planters remain as they are, and that the landscaping in the
planters consist of low ground cover.
10.D. Limited Parking on High Street between Moorpark Avenue
and Walnut Street
Lt. Wells outlined his report dated February 27, 1985, regarding
the subject matters and after discussion it was moved by Council-
member Ferguson that a yellow loading and unloading zone be marked
off in front of The Pizza Place restaurant on High Street, which
motion died for lack of a second.
After further discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Ferguson
and seconded by Councilmember Woolard that a yellow loading and
unloading zone be marked off in front of the Moose Lodge for about
twenty feet, which motion was carried by unanimous consent, with
the enabling resolution to be on the agenda for the next Council
Meeting.
10.E. Consideration of Detachment from Reaional Sanitation District
The City Manager gave an overview of his report dated March 1, 1985,
after which the following person addressed Council:
Wayne Bruce, Executive Director of Regional Sanitation District,
explained the operation of the District and discussed
financing.
After discussion it was moved by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton,
seconded by Councilmember Woolard and unanimously carried that
staff be directed to proceed with the filing of proceedings for
detachment from Ventura Regional County Sanitation District.
RECESS
The Mayor declared a recess, the time being 1:50 a.m.
The meeting reconvened at 2:00 a.m., all members of the Council
being present.
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10.F. Acceptance of Proposals from City Engineer for
Assessment Engineering Services:
1. Landscaping & Lighting District
2. Parks Maintenance District
The City Engineer presented his report dated March 4, 1985, and
it was moved by Councilmember Weak and seconded by Councilmember
Yancy- Sutton to authorize the City Engineer to proceed with
Assessment Engineering Services in connection with the formation
of a Parks Maintenance District and a Landscape & Lighting District,
which motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Weak, Yancy- Sutton, Ferguson,
Woolard and Mayor Prieto;
NOES: None;
ABSENT: None.
10.G. Preparation of a 5 -Year Capital Improvement Program;
Acceptance of Proposal from City Engineer
The City Engineer presented his report dated February 27, 1985,
and after discussion it was suggested that the Public Works Committee
of the Council be included in the preparation of the rough draft.
It was then moved by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton, and seconded by
Councilmember Ferguson that the City Manager be authorized to direct
the City Engineer to proceed with the preparation of the 5 -Year
Capital Improvement Program, which motion carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Yancy- Sutton, Ferguson, Weak,
Woolard and Mayor Prieto;
NOES: None;
ABSENT: None.
10.H. Consideration of Proposed Associate Planner Position
The City Manager presented his report dated March 4, 1985, to which
was attached a report dated February 22, 1985, from the Director
of Community Development in support of additional planning staff.
It was moved by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton, seconded by Council -
member Weak and unanimously carried to:
(1) Authorize recruitment for one Associate Planner position
in accordance with the approved Classification Description
with the stipulation that the position be exempt from
the overtime /compensatory provisions of the personnel
rules currently under review by the Council; and
(2) Defer authorization of funding appropriation and hiring
until adoption of proposed personnel rules.
H.I. Acceptance of Proposal from City Engineer for Preparation
of Services Relating to Initiation of Street Sweeping Services
The City Engineer presented his report dated March 4, 1985, and it
was moved by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton, seconded by Councilmember
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Weak and unanimously carried to authorize the City Engineer to
proceed with administrative services related to the procurement
of street sweeping bids as outlined in his report.
10.J. Newsracks at Community Center
The City Manager presented his report dated February 28, 1985, and
the following person addressed Council regarding the matter:
Dan Schmidt, P. O. Box 757, Moorpark, CA,
representing The Mirror, urged continuation of
permission for placement of newsracks
It was moved by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton, seconded by Councilmember
Ferguson and unanimously carried to permit the placement of the
newsracks at the Community Center for an indefinite period of time
at the current location, with the following stipulations:
1. Style and standard of installation shall be similar
to that used at the County Government Center in
Ventura, with no permanent attachment to the patio
slab or walls;
2. Each newspaper company shall be permitted only
one rack;
3. Each compny shall complete the City's registration
form;
4. No security guarantee or insurance certificate
be required;
5. The newsracks shall be removed at any time, as
directed by the City Council.
10.K. Recommendation of Planning Commission re
Notices to Neighborhood Councils
It was moved by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton, seconded by Council-
member Weak and unanimously that the recommendation of the Planning
Commission not be approved, and that the City continue to furnish
a copy of the agenda to anyone who furnished a self - addressed,
stamped envelope.
10.L. Revenue Sharinq Budqet Hearin
The City Manager presented his report dated March
was moved by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton, seconded
Ferguson and unanimously carried that the Counci
to expend Revenue sharing funds in 1984/85 and to
required public hearing in June, 1985, as part of
budget process.
10.M. Proposed Acceptance of Glenwood Park
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The City Manager presented his report dated March 1, 1985, and it
was moved by Councilmember Weak, seconded by Councilmember Ferguson
and unanimously carried to accept Glenwood Park for and on behalf
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of the City, pending successful completion of six (6) month
maintenance period (March 1, - August 31, 1985), and provision of
satisfactory guarantee for two (2) months of maintenance costs.
Councilmember Yancy- Sutton commended the members of the Parks and
Recreation Commission for their efforts in making this a park
everyone in the community will enjoy.
11. STAFF REPORTS - INFORMATION ITEMS
11.A. Report re Processing of Zone Changes Concurrently
with Specific General Plan Amendments
The Director of Community Development presented his report dated
March 4, 1985, and after discussion it was moved by Councilmember
Yancy - sutton, seconded by Councilmember Woolard a policy be adopted
to require the concurrent processing of zone change applications with
General Plan Amendment requests.
ll.B. Status report on Complaint re Dumping in Arroyo
behind Mobilehome Park
The City Manager presented staff report dated March 1, 1985, and
stated that Leasco, managers of the Villa del Arroyo Mobilehome Park,
had been contacted and had agreed to clean up the rubbish. He said
staff is still pursuing whether or not the road mentioned at a
previous meeting by Mr. Richards could be blocked off.
Councilmember Yancy- Sutton presented photos of trash areas along
the Arroyo, both in the vicinity of the mobilehome park and further
west in the neighborhood of Liberty Bell Road. Staff to investigate
and abate.
ll.C. Conceptual Desiqn of Peach Hill Park
The City Manager presented his report dated February 28, 1985,
together with an artists rendition of the conceptual design of the
Peach Hill Park. The report was received and filed by general consent.
ll.D. Unmet Transit Needs
The City Manager presented his report dated February 28, 1985,
which was received and filed by general consent.
11.E. SB 821 Bicycle and Pedestrian Funds for 1985 -86
The City Manager presented and reviewed his report dated March 1, 1985,
and after discussion the following prioritization was given the
projects listed therein:
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1. Moorpark Avenue north of High Street (or Charles Street)
in front of Library and Community Center;
2. North side of Los Angeles Avenue from Moorpark Road to
Moorpark Villa Apartments;
however, if the No.l priority is accomplished in the current project
planned for this year, then the No. 2 project will become No. 1 and the
following project would become No. 2:
2. Moorpark Road (west side) from railroad tracks
south to Los Angeles Avenue.
ll.F. Noise Ordinance
The City Manager presented his report dated February 28, 1985,
and it was agreed by general consent that Councilmembers would
review the sample noise ordinances attached to the report, and
come back with recommendations to be incorporated into an ordinance
for Council to consider.
12. CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Councilmember Weak and seconded by Councilmember
Woolard that all items on the Consent Calendar be approved as
recommended, which motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Weak, Woolard, Ferguson,
Yancy- Sutton and Mayor Prieto;
NOES: None;
ABSENT: None.
12.A. Claim for Damages - Latunski
Deferred action on claim for damages until authorization has been
received from Old Time Productions, as outlined in City Manager's
report dated March 1, 1985.
12.B. Contract with Administrative Intern
Approved contract with Alice Armstrong for services as outlined in
contract, and authorized Mayor and City Clerk to executed on behalf
of the City.
12.C. Approval of Parcel Map 3215
Location: South of Poindexter, 550 feet west of Shasta Avenue
Approved Parcel Map PM -3215 for recording, as outlined in report
of City Engineer dated March 4, 1985.
12.D. Approval of Warrant Register
Approved Warrant Register dated March 4, 1985, listing Warrants
1196 through 1266 and 1312, and Warrants 1267 through 1297, in the
total amount of $57,270.02, 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.
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12.E. Formalize Policy for Project Review by
Parks and Recreation Commission
Established a policy that all proposed public and private park
and recreation facilities and open space areas in proposed develop-
ments be reviewed by the Parks and Recreation Commission for con-
sistency with the City' s General Plan and other appropriate plans
for recommendation to the Planning Commission and the City Council.
13. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
13.A. Councilmember Weak requested the following two items for
future consideration:
1. Discussion re advertising in newspapers vs. posting
` in 3 public places; to include costs. Council to
be furnished materials in the files regarding the
subject when it was considered previously.
2. Suggested creation of ad hoc committee to develop
a business license ordinance. City Manager suggested
Council be furnished copies of sample ordinances in
files for study and recommendation to be brought back
for incorporation by staff into ordinance form.
14 . ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the ,meeting, it was
moved by Councilmember Yancy-Sutton, seconded by Councilmember
Weak and unanimously carried to adjourn, the time being 3 : 02 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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City Cler
APPROVED:
Mayor
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