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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1985 0401 CC REGMoorpark, California April 1, 1985 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark, California, was held on April 1, 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 a.m., Mayor Albert Prieto presiding. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton. 3. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmembers Danny Woolard, James D. Weak, Leta Yancy- Sutton, and Mayor Albert Prieto; ABSENT: Councilmember Thomas Ferguson. 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 Moved by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton, seconded by Councilmember Woolard and unanimously carried that the minutes of the regular meeting of March 18, 1985, be approved as recorded. Moved by Councilmember Weak, seconded by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton and unanimously carried that the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of March 25, 1985, be approved as recorded. 5. PROCLAMATIONS /COMMENDATIONS /SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS None. 6. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC None. 7. HEARINGS 7.A. Final Draft of the Countywide Solid Waste Management Plan of County of Ventura (continued from March 18, 1985) The Director of Community Development reviewed his report dated April 1, 1985, providing background information, concluding with -1- a recommendation of approval of the plan. The City Clerk presented 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, stating also, that a press release had been issued on January 16, 1985, regarding the hearing. Said affidavit and a copy of the press release were ordered received and filed by general consent. The public hearing was declared open and the following person addressed Council: Tom Berg, Manager, County Solid Waste Management Program There being no further public testimony regarding the matter, the public hearing was declared closed. After discussion it was moved by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton and seconded by Councilmember Weak that Resolution No. 85 -178, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK APPROVING THE VENTURA COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN be adopted, which motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Yancy- Sutton, Weak and Mayor Prieto; NOES: Councilmember Woolard; ABSENT: Councilmember Ferguson. It was moved by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton, seconded by Councilmember Woolard and unanimously carried that the Council recommend to the County Board of Supervisors that solid waste management be handled by a public franchise system. 7.B. Resolutions of Necessary - Tierra Rejada Road Extension Meyers /Boardman and WW &H Properties The Director of Community Development reviewed his report dated April 1, 1985 regarding the status of the negotiations between the developer and the property owners for the necessary right -of -way to complete Tierra Rejada Road, and recommending the adoption of Resolutions of Necessity for each of said properties, which would authorize the commencement of condemnation proceedings for such property acquisition. The City Clerk presented a communication dated April 1, 1985, from Urban West Communities (developer), requesting that after the adoption of the two Resolutions of Necessity, as proposed at this meeting, there be a temporary postponement of the actual court filing of the condemnation action, in order to give further opportunity to reach agreement with the property owners. The letter was received and filed by general consent. -2- It was then moved by Councilmember Weak, seconded by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton and unanimously carried that the proposed project will not have a significant effect on the environment; and that this body has reviewed and considered the information contained in the Negative Declaration and approves the Negative Declaration on file with the City as having been completed in compliance with CEQA and State CEQA Guidelines issued thereunder. It was then moved by Councilmember Weak and seconded by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton that Resolution No. 85 -179, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST, CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC STREET PURPOSES AND ALL USES APPURTENANT THERETO (WW &H PROPERTIES) as presented by the City Attorney, be adopted, which motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Weak, Yancy- Sutton, Woolard and Mayor Prieto; NOES: None; ABSENT: Councilmember Ferguson. It was then moved by Councilmember Weak and seconded by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton, that Resolution No. 85 -180, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST, CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC STREET PURPOSES AND ALL USES APPURTENANT THERETO (MEYERS /BOARDMAN) as presented by the City Attorney, be adopted, which motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Weak, Yancy- Sutton, Woolard and Mayor Prieto; NOES: None; ABSENT: Councilmember Ferguson. 7.C. Community Development Block Grant Program The Director of Community Development gave an overview of his report dated April 1, 1985, regarding the subject matter, after which the City Clerk presented Affidavit of Posting Notice of this Meeting at the 3 public places within the City, as designated by Resolution No. 83 -11, adopted July 2, 1983. Said report and Affidavit of Posting were ordered received and filed by general consent. -3- The Mayor announced that this was the time and place for Council to receive public comments on activities or programs to be included in any Community Development Block Grant applications proposed to be submitted, and the following person addressed Council: Karen Flock, representing Cabrillo Economic Development Corp. 11011 Azahar, Saticoy, CA; requested support of Council and assistant of City staff in obtaining Grant. There being no further public testimony, the hearing was declared closed. Council then discussed the subject matter, it being stressed by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton that any act of approval the Council might take at this point regarding the Grant, would not prejudice the City's action on the land use applications themselves . It was then moved by Councilmember Weak and seconded by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton that staff be directed to proceed with grant applica- tions under the subject program, to include the Villa Campasina low - income housing project to be developed by Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation, and also to include the Downtown Improvement Area project. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Weak, Yancy- Sutton, Woolard, and Mayor Prieto; NOES: None; ABSENT: Councilmember Ferguson. 7.D. Petition Declaring Private Roads in Varsity Park Village Residential Complex subject to California Vehicle Code The City Clerk stated that a petition dated December 11, 1984, has been received by the City from the Board of Directors of the Varsity Park Village Homeowners Association, requesting that the private alleys in that development be made subject to the provisions of the California Vehicle Code; that said petition had been forwarded to the County Sheriff's Department (the City's contract law enforcement agency) for review and recommendation; that a report dated March 7, 1985, had been received from Lt. Arve Wells, of the County Sheriff's Department, recomending approval of the request pursuant to Vehicle Code Section 21107.7; and that notice of the hearing, scheduled at this time, had been forwarded to the Varsity Park Village Homeowners Association. The Mayor then declared the hearing open and the following persons addressed Council: Tom Baldwin, 6475 Pepperdine, Moorpark, in opposition Phil Vein, 6685 Princeton, Moorpark, Secretary of Varsity Park Village Homeowners associaiton, in support. There being no further public testimony to be heard, the hearing was declared closed. -4- It was then moved by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton and seconded by Councilmember Woolard that Resolution No. 85 -181, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, FINDING AND DECLARING PRIVATE ROADS IN THE VARSITY PARK VILLAGE RESIDENTIAL COMPLEX SUBJECT TO THE CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE, be adopted, which motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Yancy- Sutton, Woolard, Weak, and Mayor Prieto; NOES: None; ABSENT: Councilmember Ferguson. 7.E. DP -302 (GERSHENBURG) - (Continued from March 4, 1985) Request to construct 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. By general consent this item was continued to the meeting of May 6, 1985. RECESS The Mayor declared a recess, the time being 8:20 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 8:35 p.m., all members of the Council being present with the exception of Councilmember Ferguson, who was on excused absence. B.A. Ordinance No. 41, re Hours of Rubbish Collection (adoption) The City Attorney presented Ordinance No. 41, entitled: 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. It was moved by Councilmember Weak, seconded by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton and unanimously carried to waive further reading of said Ordinance No. 41. It was then moved by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton and seconded by Councilmember Weak that said Ordinance No. 41, entitled as herein - above set forth, be adopted, which motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Yancy- Sutton, Weak, Woolard and Mayor Prieto; NOES: None; ABSENT: Councilmember Ferguson. -5- 8.B. National Flood Insurance Program 1. Ordinance No. 42, Authorizing Participation and Establishing Flood Plain Management Measures (for adoption) 2. Resolution No. 85- Applying for Participation in National Flood Insurance Program The City Engineer presented his report dated April 1, 1985, in which he provided information in addition to that which had been submitted to Council at the previous meeting when this matter had been con- sidered (March 18, 1985). Councilmember Yancy- Sutton expressed her concern and reservations about adopting a map prior to its having been brought up to date, and after some discussion the Council decided, by unanimous consent, that the matter be tabled until staff is able to ascertain from Federal Emergency Management Agency just when the map will be up- dated. 8.C. Resolution No. 85 -182, Fixinq Leqal Holidays Observed by Cit After some discussion concerning the establishment of legal holidays for the City, it was moved by Councilmember Woolard and seconded by Councilmember Weak that Resolution No. 85 -182, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, FIXING HOLIDAYS TO BE OBSERVED BY THE CITY be adopted, which motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Woolard, Weak and Mayor Prieto; NOES: Councilmember Yancy- Sutton; ABSENT: Councilmember Ferguson. 8.D. Resolution No. 85 -183, Extendinq Land Use Entitlements The Director of Community Development presented his report dated April 1, 1985, regarding the subject matter, and after considerable discussion regarding the need for the extension of the effectiveness of County issued land use entitlements, it was moved by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton and seconded by Councilmember Weak that Resolution No. 85 -183, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, EXTENDING CERTAIN LAND USE ENTITLEMENTS be adopted, with the provision in the resolution that the extension would be until May 7, 1985, and that in addition to the adoption of the resolution, staff would provide a more detailed report on the need for any further extension. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Yancy- Sutton, Weak, Woolard and Mayor Prieto; NOES: None; ABSENT: Councilmember Ferguson. aM. 8.E. Ordinance re Modification of Purchasing Procedures (for introduction) The City Manager presented his report dated March 28, 1985, and it was moved by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton, seconded by Councilmember Woolard and unanimously carried that the recommended limit for the informal bid procedure would be $15,000.00. The City Attorney then presented Ordinance No. 43, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 3.12.120 AND 3.12.230 OF CHAPTER 3.12 OF TITLE 3 OF THE MOORPARK MUNICIPAL CODE, PERTAINING TO PURCHASES. It was moved by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton and seconded by Council- member Weak that further reading of said Ordinance No. 43 be waived, and that said Ordinance, entitled as hereinabove set forth, be introduced, which motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Yancy- Sutton, Weak, Woolard and Mayor Prieto; NOES: None; ABSENT: Councilmember Ferguson. 8.F. Resolution No. 85 -184, Establishing Speed Limits and Posting Speed Limit Signs on Williams Ranch Road and Walnut Creek Road. The City Engineer presented his report dated April 1, 1985, in which he made certain recommendations regarding establishment of speed limits on Williams Ranch Road and Walnut Creek Road. After discussion it was moved by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton and seconded by Councilmember Weak that Resolution No. 85 -184, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, APPROVING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF SPEED LIMITS AND POSTING SPEED LIMIT SIGNS ON WILLIAMS RANCH ROAD AND WALNUT CREEK ROAD be adopted, which motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Yancy- Sutton, Weak, Woolard and Mayor Prieto; NOES: None; ABSENT: Councilmember Ferguson. 8.G. Resolution Adopting Personnel Rules By general consent this item was continued to the meeting of April 15, 1985. 9. COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS 9.A Councilmember Weak stated that he had contacted his nominee to the Planning Commission, Jeff Rosen, in regard to his -7- preference regarding a Planning Commission meeting date, and that Commissioner Rosen had no particular preference, but did request that the Commission be furnished their meeting packets the Wednesday prior to the meeting, in order to allow sufficient study time. The Director of Community Development stated the matter would be on the Planning Commission Agenda for the meeting of April 11th, and that he would report back to the Council at the regular meeting of April 15. Councilmember Weak also stated he would like to receive his Council Meeting packet sooner, and requested staff to review the matter and report back. 9.B. Councilmember Yancy- Sutton requested status information regarding the auto salvage yard at the end of Lorrain Lane, and the Director of Community Development advised Council that he and the City Attorney's office have the matter under review and intend to continue with Court action. Councilmember Yancy- Sutton stated that since we have received sample noise ordinances from other cities she would like to have them distributed and hold a study session for review and discussion. It was agreed that the matter be on the agenda for one of the meetings in May, and that the Director of Community Development review them prior to such meeting. Councilmember Yancy- Sutton also stated that she is concerned about Code enforcement and would like Council to study that matter and take some action for implementation. 9.C. Councilmember Woolard reported the dumping of cement in the riverbed behind the cement plant on Los Angeles Avenue. The Director of Community Development stated he had discussed the matter with the County Flood Control District and that they had indicated they felt there would be no significant problem. Councilmember Woolard requested a status report regarding the location of the newsrack in the patio area of the Community Center. RECESS The Mayor declared a recess, the time being 9:28 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 9:40 p.m., all members of the Council being present with the exception of Councilmember Ferguson, who was on execused absence. 10. STAFF REPORTS - RECOMMENDED ACTION ITEMS 10.A. Consideration of Proposed Additional Full -Time Clerical Position The City Manager presented his report dated March 29, 1985, in which he discussed the need for an additional clerical position, and making certain recommendation in connection therewith. After discussion it was moved by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton and seconded by Councilmember Woolard that the following recommendations be approved: 3. Authorize recruitment for one position in the Administrative Secretary classification; 5. Defer appropriation until 1985/86 budget approval; and that the following recommendations be deferred: 1. Approve the attached classification descriptions and salary ranges effective July 1, 1985; 2. Direct staff to prepare a Classification Plan and revised Salary Plan incorporating these changes for Council consideration on April 15; 4. Defer upgrading of the current incumbent of the Clerk Typist /Receptionist position and transfer of the incumbent in the Administrative Clerk position to the Account Clerk position until completion of a performance evaluation with at least a satisfactory rating. Said motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Yancy- Sutton, Woolard, Weak and Mayor Prieto; NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Ferguson 10.B. Consideration of Proposed Recreation Coordinator Position The City Manager presented his report dated March 29, 1985, recommend ing approval of a new position with the City, Recreation Coordinator, and authorizing recruitment and funding for the position After discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Weak and seconded by Councilmember Woolard as follows: 1. That the classification description for the position of Recreation Coordinator be approved with two additions: (a) Ability to prepare grant applications; (b) Add to training and experience - provision re substitution of experience for education, with minimum education requirement of A.A. degree, plus one year of course work in recreation or related field; 2. Authorize immediate recruitment for the position; 3 . Allocate $5, 014 for the recreation program, specifically for salary for the position for the balance of the 1984/85 fiscal year, with any remaining funds used for the recreation program; • 4. Direct staff to include this position for full-time funding in the 1985/86 budget. Said motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Weak, Woolard, Yancy-Sutton and Mayor Prieto; NOES: None; ABSENT: Councilmember Ferguson. 10.C. Senior Citizens Center Committee Report 1. Proposal from D. I.A.L. re Site Feasibility Study The City Manager presented and reviewed his report dated March 28, 1985, regarding the subject matter, and after discussion it was moved by Councilmember Yancy-Sutton and seconded by Councilmember Weak that the City Council accepts the proposal of D. I.A.L. , dated March 27 , 1985, for Evaluation of a Senior Citizen Building to be located at the Community Center Complex, and does appropriate the sum of $2, 000 from the General Fund for said purpose. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Yancy-Sutton, Weak, Woolard and Mayor Prieto; NOES: None; ABSENT: Councilmember Ferguson. 10.D. Growth Management The Director of Community Development presented and reviewed his report dated April 1, 1985, and the following person addressed Council in support of the staff recommendation that no further review of the growth management program occur at this time: Mr. Phil Vein, 6635 Princeton, Moorpark, speaking for the Building Industries Association Councilmember Yancy-Sutton stated she would like an annual report in January of each year, on the growth of the City and the capacity of the infrastructure. Councilmember Weak agreed, stating he felt this was very important. It was then moved by Councilmember Yancy-Sutton, seconded by Councilmember Woolard and unanimously carried that there be no further review of growth management program at this time. 11. STAFF REPORTS - INFORMATION ITEMS 11.A. Status Report on Legal Publications The City Clerk presented and reviewed her report dated March 28, 1985, regarding the status of the legal advertising of the City and -10- reviewing the decisions rendered by the Council concerning the legal advertising for the City. After a brief discussion it was moved by Councilmember Weak, seconded by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton and unanimously carried that the report be received and filed. 11.B. Costs for Publishinq City Newsletter The City Manager presented and reviewed his report dated March 28, 1985, providing information regarding costs for the publication of a City newsletter, and the following person addressed Council: Dan Schmidt, representing The Mirror, urging that, rather than a newsletter, the City advertise in the newspapers Councilmember Weak commented in support of a City newsletter, stating that in his opinion, there are some things that would be better handled in a newsletter. Councilmember Woolard stated that, in his opinion, a City newsletter would have a higher status than a "throw- away" newspaper. By general consent the report was received and filed. ll.C. Waterworks District no. 1, Report re Funding for Study By general consent this matter was continued to the meeting of April 15, 1985. ll.D. Removal of Eucalyptus Trees - RPD -999 (Century Homes) The City Engineer presented and reviewed his report dated April 1, 1985 regarding the subject matter and it was received and filed by general consent. 11.E. Plannina Staff Rates chargeable to Proiects By general consent this matter was continued to the meeting of April 15, 1985. 12. CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Councilmember Weak and seconded by Councilmember Woolard that the Consent Calendar (Items 12.A and 12.B) be approved as recommended, which motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Weak, Woolard, Yancy - Sutton and Mayor Prieto; NOES: None; ABSENT: Councilmember Ferguson. 12.A. Approval of Warrants Approved Warrant Register dated April 1, 1985, listing Warrants 1346 through 1364 and Warrants No. 1367 through 1397; also Warrant No_ 1412, in the total amount of $76,903.51, as approved -11- by the City Manager and on file in the office of the City Clerk, and authorized the City Manager to issue warrants therefor. 12.B. Travel authorization re Single Family Revenue Bond Program Authorized attendance at April 9, 1985, meeting with Standard and Poors, in New York City, regarding the presentation to be made on the setting of the rate for the proposed bond sale. 13. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS The City Manager stated that he had several sample business license ordinances from other cities, and recommended that they be referred to the Budget Committee for study. It was so ordered by general consent. 14. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, it was moved by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton, seconded by Councilmember Weak and unanimously carried to adjourn, the time being 10:45 p.m. APPROVED: Mayor -12- Respectfully submitted, City Clerk