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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1985 0826 CC JNT PCMoorpark, California August 26, 1985 A joint meeting of the City Council and the Planning Commission of the City of Moorpark was held on August 26, 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 7:08 p.m., by Mayor Albert Prieto, and by Jeff Rosen, Vice - Chairman of the Planning Commission. 2. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Concilmembers James D. Weak, Danny Woolard, Leta Yancy- Sutton and Mayor Prieto; ABSENT: Councilmember Thomas C. Ferguson (excused) PLANNING COMMISSION PRESENT: Commissioners William LaPerch, James A. Hartley, and Jeff Rosen; ABSENT: Chairman Douglas Holland (arrived at 7:15); One Vacancy. OTHER CITY OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES PRESENT: Steven Kueny, City Manager; Richard Morton, Interim Director of Community Development; Lt. Mike Brown, County Sheriff's Department; Dennis Delziet, City Engineer; John Knipe, Assistant City Engineer; Diane Eaton, Associate Planner; Doris D. Bankus, City Clerk. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Bill LaPerch. 4. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION 4.A. Infrastructure Capacity and General Plan Elements The City Manager presented and reviewed his memorandum dated August 26, 1985, to which were attached 9 exhibits pertaining to the infrastructure of the City. After discussion during the review, it was agreed that the Council and Planning Commission would receive responses and testimony from representatives of the different agencies serving the City, and, at the same time, be able to enter into dis- cussion with these representatives. Douglas Holland, Chairman of the Planning Commission, arrived, the time being 7:15 p.m. The first to discuss infrastructure concerns was Greg Fowler, repre- senting Waterworks District No. 1, who provided up -to -date information -1- 8 -26 -85 on the capacity of the sanitation and water supply system. He advised that the District has gone out to bid on the repair of a section of the main trunk sewer line where leaks had been identified and that it was expected the contract would be completed within 75 days. He also advised the District had awarded contract for a consultant to perform an evaluation of the present capacity of the treatment plant, stating the present capacity is 1.5 million gallons per day. He discussed the operation of the plant, and advised that, in his opinion, the best method would be to utilize the plant as it now exists, and, if warranted, go into a design and construction phase for expansion of the plant in the Spring of 1987. He also stated it would be necessary to obtain from the developers information as to their best estimate for completion time for projects, so that the plant would be able to plan and provide necessary services. There was considerable discussion regarding the use of "will serve" letters, and recently, the use of "conditional will serve" letters, with Mr. Fowler advising the latter were used only an interim basis recently, and that "unconditional will serve" letters will be issued in the future. He advised a three -prong approach: (1) Lessen the infiltration in the present system; (2) service the rest of the system to identify other areas where there may be infiltration; and operational plan capacity followed by the expansion study. He stated every effort is being made to keep the plant operating and whatever changes are necessary will be made until the full -scale plant expansion is on line. There was discussion regarding method of funding the plant expansion, i.e., developers fees, with the City Manager advising that the study to be performed by the consultant would address the issue of whether or not connection fees would need to be raised. There was discussion regarding the planned capacity of the system, and Mr. Fowler advised that the main trunk lay out was designed for 50,000 population. Upon inquiry, Mr. Fowler advised there was no problem with the water supply, that all new development would be serviced. The next agency representative to address Council was Michael R. Slater, Superintendent of the Moorpark Unified School District, who presented and reviewed a communication dated August 26, 1985, from Charles Schwabauer, President of the Board of Education of the District, summarizing the current funding of school facilities, acquisition of sites, bus stops, joint use of sites by schools and parks, and leasing of relocatable buildings. Mr. Slater commented on the coopera- tion he had experienced between the City and the School District. He also advised that the up- dating of the master plan is underway. Mr. Tom Baldwin, 6475 Pepperdine, Moorpark, addressed Council and Commission briefly on School Board policies. RECESS The Mayor declared a recess, the time being 8:45 p.m. WA . : The meeting reconvened at 9:15 p.m., all members of the Council being present with the exception of Councilmember Ferguson, and all members of the Commission being present, with one vacant position. The next person to address the Council and Commission was Dennis Delzeit, City Engineer, who discussed the route of Highway #118 through the City, reviewing the recently adopted Capital Improvement Program of the City, and discussing speed limits, areas of contribution for improvement, and scheduled completion dates for improvement. The next agency representative to address Council was R. W. Wilson, Assistant Chief of the County Fire Protection District. Chief Wilson provided a brief overview of the District, advising that the east end of the valley covers 56 square miles and is one of the largest areas in the County. He advised there are 7 proposed sites for new stations in the east end, with three of these sites in the Moorpark area, the aim being to provide two miles response time to the residents. Upon inquiry, he agreed to provide further information on proposed locations. GENERAL PLAN There was discussion regarding a time table for the adoption of the remaining elements of the General Plan, the consultant contract for the Housing Element having already been approved. Members of the Planning Commission expressed support for an annual review of services in order to assist in planning future developments, expressing concern over what they perceived as lack of information regarding capacity and completion schedules. Councilmember Weak expressed his opinion that everything is based on additional growth, and that if you stop growth you have no funds to expand the infrastructure. Mayor Prieto stated that, in his opinion, the only solution for Highway #118 is the completion of the freeway connection with #23; also, that in regard to sanitation, the District is planning ahead and will take care of expansion, and that he did not see that there was a problem, adding also, that assurances had been received from Mr. Fowler that the District could handle projected growth. Councilmember Woolard stated that, in his opinion, nothing had been presented to support a moratorium or a slow down in development, that all agency representatives had addressed the concerns of the Council and the Planning Commission and that all had given assura4ce that the needs of the City would be met. Commissioner Rosen stated that he would be in favor of a Public Utilities Element to the General Plan, and also suggested a semi- annual joint meeting with the City Council. Chairman Holland summarized by stating that it is the intent of the Commission to provide the best recommendation possible on all projects based upon information and testimony they receive. -3- . RECESS The Mayor declared a recess, the time being 10:55 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 11:15 p.m., all members of the Council being present, except Councilmember Ferguson (excused), and all members of the Planning Commission being present, with one vacant position. By general consent the City Manager was instructed to arrange another joint meeting in November, after receipt of a report from the Water District study, and the up -dated School District Master Plan. 4.8. Planninq Commission Protect Review and Use of consent Calendar Chairman Holland explained the use of the Consent Calendar by the Planning Commission, particularly the adoption of the approving resolutions on projects, it being the desire of the Planning Commission to review the final document before transmittal to the City Council, in order to make certain their decisions were being adequately reflected. 4.C. Use of Planned Communit,Zone and /or Specific Plan The City Manager presented and reviewed his report dated August 26, 1985, regarding the subject matter, and transmitting research material regarding Specific Plans and Planned Community Zones. The following persons addressed Council, expressing support for separate tract maps or parcel maps, rather than a development plan: Jerry Sloniker, representing Santa Monica, California Eddie Ramseyer, of Ramseyer 1881 Knoll, Los Angeles, Carlsberg, 2800 28th Street & Associates, California. There was discussion regarding the necessity of an amendment to the General Plan to include Planned Community or Specific Plan, with the Director of Community Development advising it would not be necessary to do so. Chairman Holland urged Council to approve Specific Plans where there is more than one owner, and a Planned Community where there is only one owner or property proposed to be developed. The City Manager advised Council he would like to discuss with the City Attorney various aspects, such as showing on the Land Use Map, the mechanism for implementation, and whether or not the Director. of Community Development should have the authority to require a Specific Plan. 5. OTHER None. -4- 6. ADUOURNMENT There being no further business, it was moved by Councilmember Yancy - Sutton, seconded by Councilmember Woolard and unanimously carried to adjourn, the time being 11:45 p.m. It was moved by Commissioner Hartley, seconded by Commissioner Rosen that the Planning Commission be adjourned to August 29, 1985, at 7:00 p.m. APPROVED Mayor Chairman Respectfully submitted, -5- City Clerk s