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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1985 0603 CC REGMoorpark, California June 3, 1985 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark, California, was held on June 3, 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 Thomas Ferguson. 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 It was moved by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton, seconded by Councilmember Weak and unanimously carried that the minutes of the Adjourned Regular Meeting of April 29, 1985, be approved as corrected. 5. PROCLAMATIONS /COMMENDATIONS /SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS None. 6. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC None. 7. HEARINGS 7.A. Appeal No. 9 - from a Decision by the Director of Community Development not to Allow Occupancy of any Dwelling Units in Phase II of PD -851 (Pacifica Corporaiton) until the Parksite Improvements Required by Condition No. 19 have been completed. (Hearing closed 5 -6 -85 and matter continued for preparation of resolution of approval). -1- 6 -3 -85 It was moved by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton and seconded by Councilmember Weak that Resolution No. 85 -204, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING APPEAL NO. 9, FILED BY PACIFICA CORPORATION, REGARDING PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. PD -851 be adopted, which motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Yancy- Sutton, Weak, Ferguson, Woolard and Mayor Prieto; NOES: None; ABSENT: None. 7.B. Parks Maintenance Assessment District No. AD -85 -1 The City Manager presented and reviewed his report dated May 29, 1985, in which he outlined the proposed Parks Maintenance District budget. The City Engineer presented his report, which had been amended pursuant to Council directions received at the Special Meeting of May 18, 1985. After some discussion, the hearing was declared open, and the City Clerk presented the following documents, which were ordered received and filed and made a part of the public record in the matter: 1. Affidavit of Publication of Resolution No. 85 -194, published in the Moorpark News on May 22, 1985; 2. Affidvit of Mailing certified copy of Resolution No. 85 -194 to all-property owners within the City, as appears on the last equalized assessment roll, said Resolution having been mailed on May 23 and 24, 1985; 3. Protest against Parks Maintenance Assessment District, filed by Irene Garrison, of 4381 Cloverdale N.E., filed with City Clerk at this Council Meeting. The following persons addressed Council concerning the proposed District: Bill Mitchell, 6440 N. Berkeley Circle, Moorpark, uncommitted Tom Baldwin, 6475 Pepperdine, Moorpark, supported Jim Hartley, 5950 Gabbert Road, Moorpark, uncommitted There being no further public testimony, the hearing was declared closed. During the discussion which followed, Councilmember Ferguson stated that he was opposed to the formation of the subject District at this time. Councilmember Yancy- Sutton stated that she was not totally satisfied with the spread as proposed by the City Engineer, and would like to -2- 6 -3 -85 see a more comprehensive report, showing the annual figure each category would be assessed, stating further, that she would like to see it more in line with the amounts which were discussed at the time the advisory measure was on the ballot in November of 1984. The City Engineer stated he would prepare a further report, showing the average assessment in each category. Councilmember Weak stated he would also like a report on alternative funding sources for parks maintenance. It was then moved by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton, seconded by Councilmember Ferguson and unanimously carried that the matter be continued to the next regular meeting, to be held June 17, 1985, and that staff furnish an additional report to include the estimated assessment in each category and alternative funding sources, as discussed previously. It was then moved by Councilmember Woolard, seconded by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton and unanimously carried that the hearing be reopened at the meeting of June 17, 1985. 7.C. Moorpark LiQhtina Maintenance Assessment District No. AD -84 -2 The City Manager reviewed the portion of his report dated May 29, 1985, which pertained to the subject assessment district, outlining the proposed budget for the district. The City Engineer presented his report, which had been amended pursuant to Council instructions given at the Special Meeting of May 18, 1985. Councilmember Ferguson stated his objections to the proposed assess- ments. The public hearing was then declared open and the City Clerk presented the following documents, which were ordered received and filed and made a part of the public record: 1. Affidavit of Publication of Resolution No. 85 -197, published in the Moorpark News on May 22, 1985; 2. Affidavit of Mailing certified copy of Resolution No. 85 -197 to all property owners within the City, as appears on the last equalized assessment roll, said Resolution having been mailed on May 23 and 24, 1985; 3. Protest against Moorpark Lighting Maintenance District No. AD -84 -2, dated May 29, 1985 and received by the City Clerk on June 3, 1985, from Mark Kornwasser, 8222 Melrose Avenue, Suite 200, Los Angeles, CA 90046, listing parcels owned by Moorpark Partnership . The following persons addressed Council concerning the proposed assessment district: -3- 6 -3 -85 E. R. Peters, 7155 Walnut Canyon Road, Moorpark, opposed Jim Hartley, 5950 Gabbert Road, Moorpark, uncommitted but opposed to blanket assessment, stating difference between residential and commercial. There being no further public testimony, the hearing was declared closed. After discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton, seconded by Councilmember Ferguson and unanimously carried that the matter be continued to the meeting of June 17, 1985, and that staff report back with more information as to exact costs of proposed assessment for each parcel, said reportto also include possible alternative funding sources. Councilmember Yancy- Sutton then stated that what Council would like to see is a report showing what we have that needs maintenance and how much it will cost to maintain it; stating that she would rather accomplish the landscaping and maintenance a little bit at time, rather than see a bid assessment the first year. She then moved that every parcel be assessed the same proportionately over the entire City, the same as in the proposed Parks Maintenance Assessment District. Said motion was seconded by Councilmember Weak and unanimously carried. It was then moved by Councilmember Weak, seconded by Councilmember Woolard and unanimously carried that the hearing be reopened at the meeting of June 17, 1985. 7.D. Moorpark Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. AD -83 -1 The City Manager then reviewed the portion of his report dated May 29, 1985, which pertained to the subject assessment district and presented the proposed budget for the district, should it be necessary to order the annual assessment, in the event the Parks Maintenance Assessment District No. AD -85 -1 is not formed. The hearing was declared open and the City Clerk presented the following document, which was ordered received and filed and made a part of the public record: Affidavit of Publication of Resolution No. 85 -200, published in the Moorpark News on May 22, 1985. She stated there was no Affidavit of Mailing, since the Street and Highways Code does not require this on the levying of annual assessment on an existing district when there are no changes made to the district. The following persons addressed Council regarding the subject district: Phil Vein, 6685 Princeton, Moorpark, representing Varsity Park Homeowners Association, in opposition Jim Hartley, 5950 Gabbert Road, Moorpark, uncommitted. -4- 6 -3 -85 There being no further public testimony, the hearing was declared closed. It was moved by Councilmember Weak, seconded by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton and unanimously carried to continue the matter to the next meeting of the City Council, to be held June 17, 1985. It was moved by Councilmember Weak, seconded by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton that the public hearing be reopened at the meeting of June 17, 1985. RECESS The Mayor declared a recess, the time being 8:45 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 9:08 p.m., all members of the Council being present. t 8. ORDINANCES /RESOLUTIONS 8.A. Resolution Adoptinq Classification Plan The City Manager presented and reviewed his report dated June 3, 1985, and it was moved by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton and seconded by Councilmember Ferguson that Resolution No. 85 -205, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR THE COMPETITIVE SERVICE 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. 8.B. Resolution Adopting Salaries for City Employees It was moved by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton and seconded by Council - member Weak to continue this matter to be considered at the time of consideration of the 1985 -86 budget. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Yancy- Sutton, Weak, Ferguson, Woolard and Mayor Prieto; NOES: None; ABSENT: None. 8.C. Resolution re Restricted Parking Signs on Los Angeles Avenue from Belltramo Road to Buttercreek Road The City Engineer presented and reviewed his report dated May 22,1985, regarding the subject matter, and after discussion, it was moved by -5- 6 -3 -85 Councilmember Yancy- Sutton, seconded by Councilmember Ferguson and unanimously carried that Council approves the installation of restricted parking signs on the south side of Los Angeles Avenue between Belltramo Road and Buttercreek Road, but that the hours of restricted parking be from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.; and further, that the City Engineer be directed to affix the signs to existing light posts wherever and if possible, to minimize the installation of additional sign posts. 9. COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS 9.A. Councilmember Weak presented the following items for consider- ation or action: 1. Requested investigation of parking violations on Casey Road by the High School; 2. Requested action concerning parking of large trucks (18 wheelers) on vacant lot oh Peach Hill Road between the Shadow Oaks Tract and Mission Ridge Tract. 3. Letter of commendation be sent to A students at the High School. 4. Requested investigation of parking of recreation vehicles on the street when no tow vehicle attached. 9.B. Councilmember Woolard presented the following items for consider - ation of action: 1. Regarding the parking violations on Casey Road by the High School, suggested contacting the school regarding use of lower parking lot. 2. Requested investigation of use of vacant lot at corner of Poindexter and Moorpark Avenue for parking of trucks, stating it is a safety hazard, in his opinion. 10. STAFF REPORTS - RECOMMENDED ACTION ITEMS 10.A. Trains Blocking Crossings Lt.Wells presented and reviewed his report dated May 29, 1985, in which he recommended the repeal of existing City ordinances pertaining to the subject matter, inasmuch as the Public Utilities Commission enforces a ten minute crossing limitation, which basically impacts local ordinances relative to the same subject. It was moved by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton, seconded by Councilmember Weak and unanimously carried that the report of Lt. Wells be approved, and the necessary ordinance be prepared for presentation at the next meeting of the City Council. 10.B. Downtown Area Improvement Report The Director of Community Development presented his report dated June 3, 1985, and a report dated June 3, 1985 was distributed by John Newton, on behalf of the Downtown Area Improvement Committee. 6 -3 -85 It was moved by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton, seconded by Council- member Weak and unanimously carried that the matter be continued to the meeting of June 17, 1985, in order to give Council an opportunity to study the reports. 10.C. General Plan Amendment Screening Guidelines It was moved by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton, seconded by Council- member Weak and unanimously carried that this item be continued to the meeting of June 17, 1985, pursuant to request from the Director of Community Development, dated June 3, 1985. 10.D. Single Family Revenue Bond Program for 1986 The City Manager presented and reviewed his report dated May 29, 1985, and after a brief discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton, seconded by Coucnilmember Weak and unanimously carried that staff be directed to determine the interest of the development community in participating in a 1986 issue of single family mortgage revenue bonds and to report back to the Council. 10.E. Contribution of Surplus Folding Chairs to Chamber of Commerce The City Manager presented and reviewed his report dated May 28, 1985, regarding the request of the Chamber of Commerce for the purchase of surplus folding chair not being used by the City. It was moved by Councilmember Yancy - Sutton, seconded by Councilmember Woolard that the Council finds that the value of the chairs is $250.00; does make a determination that donating the 25 black, folding chairs to the Chamber of Commerce is an "in lieu" contribution for the promotion of the City; and further, that the Chamber of Commerce may not dispose of the chairs without having obtained approval from the Council to do SO. Said motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Yancy- Sutton, Woolard, Ferguson, Weak and Mayor Prieto; NOES: None; ABSENT: None. 10.F. Capital Improvement Program The City Engineer presented the Five Year Capital Improvement Program for the Fiscal Years 1985 -86 through 1989 -90, also presenting his report dated June 3, 1985, in which he reviewed the recommendations of the Planning Commission made in its review of said Capital Improvement Program at its meeting of May 23. Planning Commissioner Jim Hartley addressed Council, explaining the position taken by the Commission on various items contained in the Program. The City Engineer also reported on the status of two current projects, (1) the improvement of Moorpark Avenue between Los Angeles Avenue and Charles Street, and (2) the Los Angeles Avenue widening project. -7- 6 -3 -85 After discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton and seconded by Councilmember Weak that the Capital Improvement Program for the Fiscal Years 1985 -86 through 1989 -90 be approved, subject to the following changes, as recommended by the Planning Commission and with changes as set forth hereinafter: From Exhibit "A ", attached to City Engineer report dated June 3, 1985: Item 1. Approve, with no source of funding in the Capital Improvement Program until the 5th year; Item 2. Approve Item 3. a. Add to "Wish List" as recommended b. Add to "Wish List" with providing that nothing be done prior to an engineering study to determine jLstification for that location; Item 4. a. Not approved for Capital Improvement Program b. Not approved for Capital Improvement Program C. Not approved for Capital Improvement Program and in addition, that (1) Moorpark Avenue curb, gutter and sidewalk project be shown in the 1985 -86 budget; and (2) that Sidewalk Repair in the amount of $17,000 be listed in the Gas Tax column for fiscal year 1985 -86. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Yancy- Sutton, Weak, Ferguson, Woolard and Mayor Prieto; NOES: None; ABSENT: None. RECESS The Mayor declared a recess, the time being 10:15 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 10:35 p.m., all members of the Council being present. 11. STAFF REPORTS - INFORMATION ITEMS 11.A. Minimum /Maximum Area to Necessitate a Planned Communit The Director of Community Development presented and reviewed his report dated June 3, 1985. After discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Yancy - Sutton, seconded by Councilmember Ferguson and unanimously carried that a resolution be prepared for presentation at the meeting of June 17 6 -3 -85 to amend the General Plan to provide that any property of 400 acres or more would be subject to the requirements of a Planned Community. 11.B. LAFCO Action re regional Sanitation District Detachment The Director of Community Development presented and reviewed his report dated June 3, 1985, regarding the subject matter, and the report was received and filed by general consent. 11.C. Draft Budget for Fiscal Year 1985 -1986 By general consent the report of the City Manager, dated May 29, 1985 regarding presentation of the Draft Budget for Fiscal Year 1985 -1986 was ordered received and filed. 12. CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Councilmember Yancy - Sutton and seconded by Council- member Weak that the items on 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. 12.A. Approval of Warrants Approved Warrant Register dated June 3, 1985, listing Warrants Nos. 1526 through 1643, in the total amount of $329,055.62, 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.B. Planning Consultant Services (Kavlico) Approved Contract for Consultant Services for General Plan Amendment Zone Change No. Z -2803, Parcel Map LDM -5, and Development Plan Permit No. DP -318 (Kavlico) with McClelland Engineering at estimated cost of $9,900, and authorized Mayor and City Clerk to execute said contract after submission of all required funds by the applicant, Kavlico. 13. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Councilmember Yancy- Sutton requested a status report on the Urban West revised Planned Community. 14. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Councilmember Weak, seconded by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton and unanimously carried to adjourn to a closed session to discuss possible litigation, under Section 54956.9c of the Government Code, the time being 11:00 p.m. :mil 6 -3 -85 The meeting was reconvened at 11:30 p.m., and the City Attorney announced that one item of litigation had been discussed. There being no further business to come before the Council, it was moved by Councilmember Weak, seconded and Councilmember Yancy- Sutton and unanimously carried to adjourn, the time being 11:31 p.m. APPROVED: Mayor Respectfully submitted, -10- I City Clerk