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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1985 0423 CC ADJMoorpark, California April 23, 1985 An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark, California, was held on April 23, 1985, in the Council. Chambers in the City mall of said City, located at 799 Moorpar!: Avenue, Moorpark. 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 3. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmember Danny Woolard ABSENT: Councilmember OTHER CITY OFFICIALS AND Steven Kueny, CITY CLERK'S REPORT was led by Councilmember James D. Weak. s Thomas C. Ferguson, James D. Weak, and Mayor Albert Prieto; Leta Yancy- Sutton (excused absence). EMPLOYEES PRESENT: City Manager; and Doris D. Bankus, City Clerk. The City Clerk reported that pursuant to Council's adjournment of its regular meeting of April 15, 1985, to April 22, 1985, at 7:00 p.m., she had been in attendance at said last :mentioned date and time; that there being no quorum of the Council membership present at said time, she had convened the meeting and had immediately adjourned it to April 23, 1485, at 7:00 p.m.; that immediately thereafter she had posted a Notice of said Adjournment at a conspicuous place near the door of the room at which said meeting was held; and that she had prepared here Affidavit of Posting of such Notice of Adjournment, which would appear in the official records of the City. This being a duly constituted adjourned regular meeting of the City_ Council, the Mayor then proceeded with the order of business. 4. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4.A. Senior Citzens Center The City Manager gave an oral review of the status of the proposed acquisition of a modular office building being offered for sale by the Simi valley Bank, stating that the bank officials have informed the City that they will make a decision regarding the sale some time the next day, April 24, and that in view of that deadline, it -1- 4 -23 -85 would be necessary for Council to make ;1n immediate decision regarding the proposed purchase of said building for use as a Senior Citizens' Center. He outlined the steps he had taken to acquire the necessary information Council would need in order to make a decision, and discussed the current and projected use of the Community Center building, the City's intent to locate City offices elsewhere other than in the Community Center, the avail- ability of funds for the proposed bank building purchase, and the possibility of applying for and receiving a grant for the con- struction and furnishing of a Senior Citizens' Center. He also stated that pursuant to the provisions of Government Code Section 65402, any acquisition of property by the City must first be reviewed by the Planning Commission before any action is taken; and that in addition, the location of any building on the Community Center site would require approval by both the Planning Commission and the Parks and Recreation Commission. He further advised Council that in making a decision, they should consider all costs which would be involved in the purchase, moving and siting of the building, including site preparation, bringing in utilities, parking and landscaping, professional services, such as architect's fees, interior and exterior modifica- tion of the building to suit the pbxposed use, and also the on -going maintenance and operation of the building after acquisition. The following persons then addressed Council in support of the proposed purchase: Bill LaPerch, 7200 Walnut Canyon Road, Moorpark Dean Newman, 15750 -120 Los Angeles Avenue, Moorpark representing Moorpark Seniors Tom Baldwin, 6475 Pepperdine, Moorpark Richard Chavez, 651 Diablo Avenue, Moorpark President of Moorpark Neighborhood Center Council Anna Bell Sessler, 6061 Gabbert Road, Moorpark There being no further public testimony to be given, the matter was opened to Council discussion. Councilmember Weak expressed concerns (1) regarding the need for an immediate decision, when there has not been sufficient time to assemble the pertinent information necessary for a decision of the magnitude of this one; (2) the fact that there was a member of the Council absent from this meeting; (3) not being able to recoup any expenditures made prior to obtaining a grant; (4) not having an estimate of the total costs involved; (5) lack of factual information regarding the site; (6) whether or not an appraisal is required; and (7) lack of alternatives discussed. Councilmember Ferguson expressed strong support for the acquisition of the building and urged Council to give the matter favorable consideration. He then stated he was prepared to make a motion after Councilmembers had completed their discussion. -2- 4 -23 -85 Councilmember Woolard requested information regarding the potential of the City's obtaining a grant for a Senior Citizens Center, i.e., How much would it be? Have we applied for the grant yet? Could the grant money be used to add onto a building? If we purchased the modular building and could not use it, would it be possible to sell it? If someone else purchased the building at this time, could we then purchase it when a grant is received? He also expressed sympathy for the needs of the senior citizens, but stated his reservations regarding the timing of the need for a decision. Mayor Prieto stated he had the same concerns as expressed by Councilmembers Weak and Woolard; that he did not disagree with the need for a senior citizens center, but preferred to first apply for the grant, and in the meantime, provide the seniors use of the Community Center facility without charge. He also mentioned that there was an alternative under study previously, which was to bring the kitchen in the Community Center up to whatever standards are required in order to participate in the Meals on Wheels program. He stated he would like to have staff pursue that study, and stated that in his opinion there was a need to develop statistical information as to the size of building needed by the senior citizens. It was then moved by Councilmember Ferguson that the City Manager be authorized to spend up to $100,000.00 to purchase this building and make arrangements to have it moved and erected on Community Center property; also that the City utilize available voluntary assistance throughout the community, as enlisted by the President of the Senior Citizens' organization. Said motion lost for lack of a second. Councilmember Ferguson then moved that the City Manager be authorized to purchase the building with the possibility of using it as a City Hall, waiting for the grant to come through, and if the grant is approved, that a senior citizens building will be built, and if the grant is not approved, that the City will be obligated to build the building for the senior citizens. Said motion lost for lack of a second. It was moved by Councilmember Woolard that until a building or meeting place is provided for the senior citizens, they be allowed to use the Community Center. He then amended his motion to include the provision that the motion be forwarded to the Parks and Recreation Commission for recommendation, with the request that they report back at the next regular meeting of the City Council. Said amended motion was seconded by Councilmember Weak and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Woolard, Weak and Mayor Prieto; NOES: Councilmember Ferguson; ABSENT: Councilmember Yancy- Sutton. -3- 4 -23 -85 Councilmember Weak made a statement assuring the senior citizens in attendance at the meeting that the Council is concerned about their needs, but that in his judgment, this was not the right time to expend that amount of money to benefit only the senior citizens of the community. The City Manager stated that he would like to clarify some informa- tion he had furnished to Council and which might have been mis- understood; that the City has only $400,000 in General Fund Reserve, and that the balance of Funds on deposit are restricted funds and may not be used for any purpose other than that for which they have been received by the City. 5. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, it was moved by Councilmember Weak, seconded by Councilmember Woolard and unanimously carried that the meeting stand adjourned to April 29, 1985, at 7 :00 p.m. The time of adjournment was 8:00 P.M. APPROVED: Mayor Respectfully submitted, -4- City Clerk