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Home My WebLink AboutMIN 1985 0715 CC REGMoorpark, California July 15, 1985 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark, California, was held on July 15, 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 Danny Woolard. 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; Lt. Mike Brown, 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 5.A. Resolution of Commendation - Lt. Arve Wells, County Sheriff's Department Mayor Prieto read and presented to Lt. Arve Wells, of the County Sheriff's Department, a Resolution of Commendation for his services to the City since its incorporation, which Resolution of Commendation had been signed by all members of the Council. Lt. Wells was in attendance at the meeting and accepted the Resolution of Intention with words of appreciation. 5.B. Resolution of Commendation - Niall S. Fritz Mayor Prieto then read a Resolution of Commendation for Niall S. Fritz, who had recently resigned from the position of Director of Community Development with the City. The Resolution of Commendation had been signed by all members of the Council and would be delivered to Mr. Fritz. -1- 7 -15 -85 5.C. Senior Nutrition Program - Mary Lynly, County Public Social Services Aaencv The representative from the County Public Social Services Agency not having arrived as yet, by general consent the next item on the agenda was considered. 6. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC Mike Wedemeyer, 52 West Los Angeles Avenue, Moorpark, addressed Council, asking for favorable consideration and support for his conditional use permit application, to enable him to keep his business in Moorpark. Anna Bell Sessler, 6061 Gabbert Road, Moorpark, addressed Council on behalf of the Moorpark Seniors, furnishing the following budget for the operation of the proposed thrift center, as requested by Council: Insurance $70.00 per month Utilities (gas and lights) 50.00 per month Telephone 20.00 per month (plus $50 installation) She stated the Senior Citizens expect to be in a position to handle the foregoing costs, and are asking only that Council pay the rent on the building. By general consent the matter was referred to the Budget and Finance Committee of the Council and a report will be on the agenda for the Council Meeting of August 5. 7. HEARINGS 7.A. Development Plan Permit No. PD -1010; Land Division LDM -3 G. H. Palmer & Associates Request approval to build 400 apartment units on 19.75 acres and density bonus of 35% Location: Bound by Los Angeles Avenue (Highway #118) on the north, Moorpark Avenue on the west, and the Arroyo Simi wash on the south. By unanimous consent, this item was continued to the next regular meeting of the City Council, to be held August 5, 1985. -2- 7 -15 -85 7.B. Tentative Tract No. TR -3525 & Residential Planned Develop- ment No. RPD -941; Warmington Homes, Applicant Request approval of a 28.9 acre subdivision containing 87 single family lots and companion Residential Planned Development. Location: Adjacent to and south of Williams Ranch Road (Peach Hill Road) and west of and adjacent to Peach Hill Road. By unanimous consent, this item was continued to the next regular meeting of the City Council, to be held August 5, 1985. 7.C. Tentative Tract No. Tr -3019 & Residential Planned Develop- ment No. RPD -1021; Warmington Homes, Applicant Request approval of 39.5 acre subdivision containing 130 single family lots and a companioh Residential Planned Development. Location: Adjacent to and south of Williams Ranch Road (Peach Hill Road), and adjacent to and east of the Southern California Edison Company transmission line corridor. By unanimous consent, this item was continued to the next regular meeting of the City Council, to be held August 5, 1985. 8. ORDINANCES /RESOLUTIONS 8.A. Resolution re Amendment to General Plan - setting Minimum /Maximum Area for Planned Community (continued from July 1, 1985) By unanimous consent, this item was continued to the next regular meeting of the City Council, to be held August 5, 1985. 9. COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS 9.A. Councilmember Woolard expressed concern that there might be some delays in development within the City caused by the vacancy in the position of Director of Community Development. The City Manager assured the Council that recruitment was ready to commence if Council approves the job classification which had been submitted to it. He stated that staff is working with the developers, that he is making an effort to locate a professional planner who is retired and might serve on an interim basis, that he does not foresee any significant delay on the current projects, because most of them are being handled by consultants and it is a matter of monitoring those teams and working out details. -3- 7 -15 -85 9.B. Mayor Prieto stated he felt it advisable to appoint a Council Committee to discuss the Development Agreement on PC -3. He then appointed himself and Councilmember Weak to that Committee. Mayor Prieto announced that the Arthritis Train is scheduled to go through Moorpark August 16 to 18, and staff was directed to convey approval to the sponsors of the event. 10. STAFF REPORTS - RECOMMENDED ACTION ITEMS 10.A. Parking Restrictions on Casey Road - continued from July 1, 1985 The City Clerk presented Affidavit of Mailing to the property owners, residents and interested persons, a notice of this agenda item, with an invitation to attend this Council Meeting and provide input regarding parking restrictions on Casey Road, which document was received and filed by general consent. t The following persons addressed Council regarding the subject matter: Lowell Withington, 368 Cornett, Moorpark, prefers leaving it as it now is; Joe Latunski, 289 Casey Road, Moorpark, against parking on either side of Casey Road. After consideration discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Ferguson, seconded by Councilmember Weak and unanimously carried to leave the restricted parking as it now is. 10.B. Installation of "NO PARKING ANY TIME" signs on Moorpark Avenue The City Engineer presented and reviewed his report dated July 1, 1985, and after discussion it was moved by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton, seconded by Councilmember Weak and unanimously carried to approve the recommendation of the City Engineer, and authorize the City Manager to implement installation of "NO PARKING ANY TIME" signs along Moorpark Avenue in accordance with Resolution No. 85 -177 of the City of Moorpark, adopted March 18, 1985, with instructions to affix the signs to light standards, if possible, and to use a minimum number of signs. 10.C. Assignment of Improvement Agrements from the County and Transfer of Construction Fees. The City Manager presented and reviewed his report dated July 9, 1985, and after discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton and seconded by Councilmember Ferguson that the Assignment of Improve- ment Agrements, Land Developments, between the City of Moorpark and the County of Ventura, modified as outlined in the report of the City Manager, be approved, and the Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute the same on behalf of the City. -4- 7 -15 -85 S.C. Senior Nutrition Program - Mary Lynly, County Public Social Services Agency Eleanor Evans, 2220 Ventura Boulevard, Camarillo, representing the County Public Social Services Agency, having arrived in the Council Chambers, this item was considered at this time by genera consent. Eleanor Davis addressed Council describing the scope of the services being provided to the senior citizens of the City of Moorpark, and urged that Council allocate funds for assistance with the program. 11. STAFF REPORTS - INFORMATION ITEMS 11.A. Speed Zones Alonq State Routes The City Engineer presented and reviewed his report dated July 15, 1985, setting forth speed zones along state routes within the City, as agreed upon between representatives of�the Sheriff's Department, the City Engineer and Caltrans. There was considerable discussion, with Council expressing concerns regarding speed zones in certain areas, partiuclarly on Los Angeles in the vicinity of Flory School, and between the Western City limits and Buttercreek Road; also on Walnut Canyon Road. By general consent, the City Engineer was instructed to address a letter to Caltrans expressing the concerns of Council. 12. CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton and seconded by Council - member Woolard that all items on the consent Calendar be approved as recommended, which motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Yancy- Sutton, Woolard, Ferguson, Weak and Mayor Prieto; NOES: None; ABSENT: None. 12.A. Approval of Warrant Register Approved Warrant Register dated July 15, 1985, listing Warrants Nos. 1792 through 1841, in the total amount of $34,533.68, 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. Agreement to Construct Improvements for DP -310 (Hodson) Approved Agreement to Construct Improvements between W. L. Hodson, Developer for Development Permit No. DP -310, and the City, for the constructin of street improvements to Los Angeles along the frontage of the property under development; authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said agreement on behalf of the City; and accept the improvement bond (letter of credit) submitted along -5- 7 -15 -85 with the Agreement to Construct Improvements, and authorize the City Clerk to retain the improvement bond (letter of credit) in the official files of the City. 1�.C. Agreement to Defer Construction of Subdivision Improvements for DP -310 (Hodson) Approved Agreement to Defer Construction of Subdivision Improvements for Development Permit No. DP -319 between the developer, W. L. Hodson, and the City of Moorpark, agreeing to deferment of the widening of Los Angeles Avenue until Los Angeles Avenue street improvements are completed in their entirety, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said Agreement on behalf of the City. 1�.D. Clarification of Moorpark Operating Procedures No. MOP 1, re: Meetina and Conference Expense Approved amendment to Moorpark OperatingtProcedures No. MOP -1 by addition of Paragraph B.6, to clarify that the lodging and other expenses for only the individual attending a conference on behalf of the City will be borne by the City, and that lodging and all other expenses of the spouse of the City official in attendance are personal and not reimbursable by the City. 13. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS None. NON - AGENDA ITEMS 1. It was moved by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton and seconded by Councilmember Ferguson that the expenditure of $1100 be approved for the Senior Nutrition Program. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Yancy- Sutton, Ferguson, Weak, Woolard and Mayor Prieto; NOES: None; ABSENT: None. 2. By general consent the Job Description for the position of Director of Community Development, presented by the City Manager to Council, was approved as submitted and the City Manager directed to proceed with recruitment. 14. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to be considered at this meeting, it was moved by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton, seconded by Councilmember Weak and unanimously carried to adjourn, the time being 8:10 p.m. APPROVED: Mayor !W-11 Respectfully submitted, City Clerk