HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1986 0106 CC REGMoorpark, California
January 6, 1986
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark, California,
was held on January 6, 1986, 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 7:05 p.m., Mayor James E. Weak presiding.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Danny A. Woolard.
3. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmembers Thomas Ferguson, Danny A. Woolard,
Albert Prieto, Leta Yancy- Sutton, and Mayor James D. Weak;
ABSENT: None.
OTHER CITY OFFICIALS PRESENT:
Steven Kueny, City Manager; Scott Field, Assistant City Attorney;
Richard Morton, Interim Director of Community Development
Lt. Michael Brown, County Sheriff's Department; Dennis Delziet,_
City Engineer; Thomas Genovese, Administrative Assistant;
Scott Smith, Recreation Coordinator; and Doris D. Bankus, City Clerk.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
None.
5. PROCLAMATIONS )COMMENDATIONS AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
5. A. A Resolution of Commendation, signed by all members of the City Council,
was presented to Geraldine ( Gerry) Spencer for her service as the City's
representative to the Board of Commissioners of the Area Housing Authority of
Ventura County, having served from September 21, 1983 until the date of her
resignation, December 1, 1985.
Mrs. Spencer was present to accept the Resolution and expressed her
appreciation for the Resolution and for having had the opportunity to serve.
5.B. Sgt. Terry Hughes, of the County Sheriff's Department, addressed
Council on behalf of the Police Officers and the students who participated in
in the First Annual Christmas Food Drive, thanking Council for the City's
support of the Drive and reporting the amount of funds and food collected.
Several of the students who had participated in the drive addressed Council,
assisting Sgt. Hughes in reporting regarding the success of the drive.
The Mayor, speaking on behalf of the Council, commended Sgt. Hughes and the
Sheriff's Department, together with all of the students who had participated,
for their efforts in this most worthwhile cause.
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6. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
6.A. Marilyn Peterson, re Bus Turnout - Buttercreek Area
By general consent this item was removed from the Agenda.
7. HEARINGS
7.A. General Plan Amendment No. 85 -1, Tentative Tract Map No. 3963,
Zone Change No. 2801 and Residential Planned Development Permit
No. 1041 (Griffin Development Company)
Proposed amendment to the Moorpark General Plan Land Use element to
redesignate an approximate 254 acre parcel from Rural High Density
Residential (1 acre per dwelling unit) to Medium Low Density Residen-
tial (2.6 dwelling units per acre average) , or other appropriate
designation. Approval of a tentative tract map, residential planned
development permit and a zone change (from Rural Exclusive, one
acre minimum to Residential Planned Development, 2 dwelling units
per acre, or other appropriate zone) are also requested to subdivide
the property into 484 single family dwellings, 5 estate lots, and park
and school sites. Approximately 43 percent of the property is
proposed to be retained in open space. Location: North of Campus
Park Drive, at present terminus of Collins Drive, adjacent to and
west of Moorpark :College (continued from December 16, 1985)
Councilmember Yancy - Sutton disqualified herself because of a possible conflict
of interest, inasmuch as the subject property had been a source of income to
her, and she absented herself from the Council bench.
The City Manager presented and reviewed his report dated January 6, 1986,
stating that staff had been working with CalTrans regarding the installation
of the signal at Princeton and Highway #118, and reviewing recommendation
conditions as outlined in said report, which are other a modification of
previously recommended conditions, or additional conditions recommended by
staff.
After some discussion the balance of said report of January 6, 1986, was
reviewed by Julie Hunt, the City's consultant on the project.
The City Manager also presented and reviewed his report dated January 3, 1986,
regarding the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Commission that
Condition No. 41 be added to RPD -1041 concerning the timing of the installation
of the park improvements.
By general consent the above reports were ordered received and filed, and
the public hearing declared re- opened. The following persons addressed
Council concerning the project:
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Elaine Freeman, representing the applicant, Griffin Development Co.,
urging support of the project.
Paul Griffin, Sr., representing applicant, urging support.
William S, Pegnato, 13849 Bear Valley Road, Moorpark, in support.
During the public testimony of Elaine Freeman and Paul Griffin, Sr., there
was discussion with members of the Council, particularly Councilmembers
Woolard and Ferguson, regarding the impact the proposed project might have
on the Highway #118 traffic situation, and in answer to inquiries from the
Councilmembers, the City Engineer reviewed the information contained in his
report dated December 27, 1985, pertaining to traffic analysis of Highway 118.
There being no further testimony to be heard, the public hearing was closed
by gpneral consent.
Then followed a discussion regarding the subject of alternate route other than
the proposed #118/23 freeway connection under study by CalTrans, and the
future widening of Highway #118.
It was then moved by Councilmember Woolard, seconded by Councilmember
Ferguson and unanimously carried that the matter be continued. to February 3,
1985, and staff be directed to look into an alternate route between the
two freeways other than the widening of Highway #118.
RECESS
The Mayor declared a recess, the time being 8:20 p.m.
The meeting was reconvened at 8:45, all members of the Council being present.
Mr. Ralph Mahan, of Posita Road, Moorpark, addressed Council, referring to the
proposed alternate connection route that had been referred to earlier in the
meeting had been his proposal, that he had received no compensation for the
study, nor would he accept any compensation, and that he would be willing
to work with any developer and with the City to see what could be worked out
in this regard.
7.B. Planned Development Permit No. PD -966 (MASH Associates)
Proposed construction of a neighborhood shopping center within a 4.7
acre parcel. Proposed center will offer retail and professional services
to the adjacent community. The main structure will contain 46,280
square feet. Additional structures offering food service and financial
services will add 9, 000 square feet to the total building area.
Location: Southwest of the intersection of Moorpark Road and
Los Angeles Avenue. The site, triangular in shape, has frontage on
both Moorpark Road and Los Angeles Avenue and abuts the Arroyo Simi.
( Continued from December 16, 1985) .
Carl Rowley, the City's consultant in the project, presented and reviewed his
report dated December 30, 1986, addressing the subject of the access corridor
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adjacent to the rear of the proposed structure, advising that the developer
had submitted a revised plan and making recommendations regarding approval
of the project.
The City Engineer discussed the matter of the left turn from Moorpark Road
into the project and distributed a map showing road and striping design.
After some discussion the hearing was re- opened by general consent, and
the following person addressed Council:
Steve Perlman, 5528 Everglades Street, Ventura, California,
Architect, on behalf of applicant, MASH Associates
There being no further public testimony to be heard, the hearing was declared
closed.
After discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton, seconded by
Councilmember Woolard and unanimously carried that:
(1) The Mitigated Negative Declaration be certified as having been
completed in compliance with CEQA and the State CEQA Guidelines
issued thereunder, and that the City Council has reviewed and
considered the information contained in the Mitigated Negative
Declaration;
(2) That the findings contained in the staff reports dated October 10,
November 14, November 20 and December 30, 1985, be approved
and Planned Development Permit No. PD -966 be approved subject
to recommended conditions, with following modifications:
a. The site plan be modified to reflect a 12' corridor to the rear
of the main structure, adjacent and parallel to the Arroyo Simi.
b. That the service area be designed/ located such that access
to the corridor is not restricted.
c. That the modification be submitted to the Department of
Community Development for approval prior to obtaining a
building permit.
d. That the building be sprinklered, as required by the County
Fire Protection District.
e. That the applicant may apply to the Community Development
Department in the future with a proposal for additional building
within the project, subject to provision of sufficient parking.
Staff was directed by general consent to prepare the necessary resolution for
approval at the next meeting of the City Council.
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7.C. Tract No. 4170 (Formerly TR- 3070 -5) (U. S. Condominium Corporation)
Major Modification to segment of an existing recorded map, including
street alignment, street improvements, lot configuration and building
configuration. Location: North of and adjacent to the intersection of
Campus Park Drive and Princeton Avenue.
Councilmember Prieto disqualified himself from participation in this matter,
because of a possible conflict of interest, and he left the Council bench.
Carl Rowley, the City's consultant for the project, presented and reviewed
his reports dated November 14 and December .23, 1985, and after discussion, the
Mayor declared the public hearing opened.
The City Clerk presented the following documents, which were ordered
received and filed by general consent:
1. Affidavit of mailing notice of this hearing to the property owners
within 300 feet of the subject property; and
2. Proof of Publication of notice of this hearing in the Moorpark News
on December 24, 1985.
The following persons addressed Council in favor of the application:
Phil Vein, 6685 Princeton Avenue, Moorpark, representing the
applicant, U. S. Condominium Corporation
Joel Silverman, Architect, representing the applicant.
During his presentation, Mr. Vein reviewed each proposed conditions, expressing
approval or requesting modifications as he reviewed them.
There being no further testimony to be heard at this time, the public hearing
was declared closed.
The City Manager then reviewed each of the modifications to conditions requested
by the applicant, and the City Council indicated by general consent either
approval, disapproval or revision of such modifications, more particularly as
follows:
1. City Engineer's recommendation condition regarding decorative slough
wall along west property line of Lots 408 and 464, be as determined
by the City Engineer;
2. Add standard City condition re location of mail boxes;
3. Recommended street name of Marymount Court be changed to
Trojan Court;
4. City Engineer condition regarding the right -of -way line on the
north side of Campus Park Drive west of Loyola Street to be 1.5 feet
behind the face of curb, or behind the flood control drainage structure
whichever is deemed appropriate, as determined by the City Engineer;
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5. Condition No. 20 be modified to read:
"That all composition materials to used for all dwellings
within Phase V shall conform to the following classification:
(1) Class A, 300 lbs . , 30 years
( Johns Manville 'Woodland' , GAF 'Timberland',
or equivalent) If composition materials conforming
If composition material conforming to this condition
is no longer manufactured or otherwise not available,
the Director of Community Development may approve
an alternative composition material";
6. Condition No. 2La. modified to read:
"a. That it is the intent of the City that PD -857 shall be
subject to any rule, regulation, ploicy, ordinance or
resolution relating to the public health or safety that
may be adopted subsequent to this Resolution, including
any enactment to maintain consistency with the County
Air Quality Management Program. It is also the intent of
the City that PD -857 be exempt from any roofing or side
materials ordinance, or any other ordinance intended to
regulate aesthetics.
It was moved by Councilmember Ferguson and seconded by Councilmember
Woolard that:
(1) The Negative Declaration be certified as having been
completed in compliance with CEQA and the State CEQA
Guidelines issued thereunder, and that the City Council has
reviewed and considered the information contained in the
Negative Declaration;
(2) That the findings contained in the staff reports on file in this
matter be approved and the Major Modification to PD -857 approved,
subject to recommended conditions, with modifications as approved
by the City Council at this meeting;
(3) That staff be directed to prepare the necessary resolution for
approval at the next City Council meeting.
Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Ferguson, Woolard, Yancy- Sutton, and
Mayor Weak;
NOES: None;
ABSENT: Councilmember Prieto.
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RECESS
The Mayor declared a recess, the time being 10:00 p.m.
The meeting was reconvened at 10:15 p.m., all members of the Council
being present.
8. ORDINANCES/ RESOLUTIONS
8.A. Ordinance No. 60 for Adoption, re Peddlers, Itinerant Merchants
and Solicitors
The City Attorney presented Ordinance No. 60, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA,
ADDING CHAPTER 2 TO TITLE 5 OF THE MOORPARK MUNICIPAL
CODE, PERTAINING TO PEDDLERS, ITINERANT MERCHANTS
AND SOLICITORS; AND REPEALING ARTICLE 3 OF CHAPTER 3
OF DIVISION 2 OF THE VENTURA COUNTY ORDINANCE CODE,
AS ADOPTED BY THE CITY OF MOORPARK SEPTEMBER 21,
1983, BY ORDINANCE NO. 6.
It was moved by Councilmember Yancy - Sutton, seconded by Councilmember
Woolard and unanimously carried that further reading of said ordinance be
waived, and that ordinance be declared read for the second time.
It was moved by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton and seconded by Councilmember
Woolard that said Ordinance No. 60, entitled as hereinabove set forth, be
adopted, which motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Yancy- Sutton, Woolard, Ferguson,
Prieto and Mayor Weak;
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
8. B. Ordinance re Bingo ( continued from December 16, 1985 )
By general consent this item was deferred, to be considered following con-
sideration of i. F. on this agLnda.
8.C. Resolution No. 86 -262, Approving Major Modification to Residential
Planned Development Permit No. PD -851 (Pacifica and Pardee), insofar
as same pertains to Lots 2 through 304 and Lots 373 through 382
of Tract No. 2865 (Pardee)
The City Attorney presented Resolution No. 86 -262, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A MAJOR MODIFICATION TO RESIDENTIAL
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. PD -851 (PACIFICA AND PARDEE)
INSOFAR AS SAME PERTAINS TO LOTS 2 THROUGH 304 AND LOTS 373
THROUGH 382 OF TRACT NO. 2865 (PARDEE) .
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The City Manager suggested that a condition be added to the resolution to
provide that the sidewalks along Peach Hill Road be constructed adjacent to
the curb, which is the City Council's policy for sidewalk construction.
The following person addressed Council regarding the suggested condition:
Mary Gayle, Attorney at Law, 350 N. Lantana Street, Camarillo,
counsel for Pardee; stated her client would probably
have no objection to this condition, but requesting
approval to bring the matter back to the City Council,
should there be a problem.
It was then moved by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton and seconded by Councilmem-
ber Woolard that Resolution No. 86 -282, entitled as hereinabove set forth,
be adopted, with the addition of the following condition:
1123. That a five (5) foot wide sidewalk shall be constructed adjacent
to the curb along Peach Hill Road between Christian Barrett
Road and Tierra Rejada Road . "
Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Yancy- Sutton, Woolard, Ferguson, Prieto
and Mayor Weak;
NOES: None;
ABSENT: None.
8.D. Resolution Approving Development Plan Permit No. DP -325
on Application of NHD Partners
By general consent this item was continued to the next regular meeting, for
clarification as to whether Conditions 57 and 59 had been deleted from the
recommended conditions approved by the Planning Commission.
8. E. Resolution No. 86 -263, Approving Tentative Tract No. TR -4081,
on Application of Frank M. Chadwick.
The City Attorney presented Resolution No. 86 -263, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT
NO. TR -4081, ON APPLICATION OF FRANK M. CHADWICK
It was moved by Councilmember Woolard, seconded by Councilmember Prieto
and unanimously carried to waive further reading of said resolution.
It was then moved by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton that said Resolution No.
86 -263, entitled as hereinabove set forth, be adopted, subject to modification
of Condition No. 12 be modified to read as follows:
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1112. Prior to issuance of a building permit for any dwelling unit
within Tract 4081, arrangements shall be made with the
Moorpark Unified School District for payment of all applicable
school facilities fees.
A bus turnout to service the school district needs shall be
constructed on the south side of Grimes Canyon Road between
Lots 1 and 2 ( see City Engineer's Condition)."
Said motion was seconded by Councilmember Ferguson and carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Yancy- Sutton, Ferguson, Prieto, Woolard
and Mayor Weak;
NOES: None;
ABSENT: None.
8.F. Resolution No. 86 -264, Endorsing and Urging Support of the
"Fair Responsibility Act of 1986"
The City Attorney presented Resolution No. 86 -264, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, ENDORSING AND URGING SUPPORT
OF THE "FAIR RESPONSIBILITY ACT OF 1986"
It was moved by Councilmember Woolard, seconded by Councilmember Yancy-
Sutton and unanimously carried to waive further reading of said resolution.
It was then moved by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton and seconded by Council-
member Ferguson that Resolution No. 86 -264, entitled as hereinabove set forth,
be adopted, which motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Yancy- Sutton, Ferguson, Prieto,
Woolard and Mayor Weak;
NOES: None;
ABSENT: None.
8. B. Ordinance re Bingo
By general consent this item was again deferred, to be considered at the end
of the Agenda.
9. COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
9. A. Councilmember Woolard inquired regarding the status of a proposed
business license ordinance, and was told by the City Manager that the matter
had been assigned to the Budget Committee, who was in the process of
obtaining input from the Chamber of Commerce.
9. B. Councilmember Yancy- Sutton stated she had received complaints con-
cerning the spread of the Citywide Parks Assessment District, particularly
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as it related to commercial use vs. commercial zone. The City Engineer
responded that he was aware of the problem, that the computer records
of the County had been utilitized without a field check, but with some
changes made where his staff was aware of differences.
By general consent the City Engineer and the City Manager were instructed
to investigate to determine whether or not the problems arising therefrom
could be resolved.
9.0 (1) Councilman_ Ferguson questioned as to whether or not the recent
complaint registered by Mr. Joseph Latunski, regarding allegations concerning
the issuance of a building permit to Councilmember Yancy- Sutton for construction
of dwelling units above ommericial in a C -1 zone, had been resolved.
The City Manager reported that there had been a response to Mr. Latunski's
letter, but that apparently Mr. Latunski was not satisfied.
Councilmember Ferguson then stated that he would like to see the matter
resolved by staff.
Mayor Weak responded that a letter had been received by him very recently,
and that he had already given it to staff with a request that the matter be
taken care of and copies furnished to the members of the Council.
Councilmember Yancy- Sutton stated she objected to such a matter being
brought forward at a Council Meeting without it's having been placed on the
agenda and an opportunity provided for preparation.
The City Manager stated that staff had spent considerable time with Mr. Latunski,
that he had been provided with facts, that staff was responding to this com-
plaint as it would any other complaint, that Mr. Latunski has now sent another
letter, and that staff is responding with the facts in the matter.
9. C. (2) Councilmember Ferguson stated he would like to see smoking banned
in the Council Chamber, and restricted to the outside of the building.
9. C . (3) Councilmember Ferguson stated he, too, had received a complaint
regarding the recent City -wide Parks Assessment District, and the City Manager
again reported that staff was looking into the matter.
9 . C . (4) Councilmember Ferguson stated he would like to see funds set aside
from all developments in the City to provide a swimming pool, baseball and
softball field, basketball courts, and hiking trails.
9. C . (5) Councilmember Ferguson stated he would like to see a fully staffed
day care center for children of mothers working in Moorpark, to be financed
through development fees.
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9 . C . (6) Councilmember Ferguson spoke in support of Neighborhood Councils,
stating that, a would like to see them recognized officials, and that, in his opinion,
with the support of these groups, these items could be accomplished.
9.D. Mayor Weak re- appointed Charles Rothdeutsch to the Moorpark Mosquito
Abatement District Board, and appointed Madeline Braun to serve as Alternate
Commissioner to the Ventura County Arts Commission.
9.D.(2) Mayor Weak stated that, in his opinion, a time limit should be set
on the length of time spent at the Council Meeting for public hearings, and
moved that no public hearing be started after the hour of 10:00 p.m. and no
public hearing last past 11:15 p.m., further, that at that time, the remaining
items on the agenda will be restructured so that the business items that need
to be completed can be taken care of and the remaining items continued. The
motion was seconded by Councilmember Ferguson and unanimously carried.
9. D. (3) Mayor Weak requested that with the filing of the position of Recreation
Coordinator, he would like to see all services offered to youth, seniors and
other citizens of the City, coordinated and a directory developed, to assist
in avoiding duplication of such services.
9. D. (4) Mayor Weak inquired regarding street sweeping on certain streets,
and the City Manager replied that the City does not provide such services
on private streets.
9. E. Councilmember Ferguson requested a report regarding the occupancy
of the Senior Citizens Complex.
8. B. Ordinance No. 61 re Bingo
This item had been deferred earlier in the meeting, and by general consent, it
was considered at this time.
The Assistant City Attorney presented Ordinance No. 61, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA,
ADDING CHAPTER 1 TO TITLE 11 OF THE MOORPARK
MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO BINGO GAMES; AND
REPEALING ARTICLE 4.5 OF CHAPTER 5 OF DIVISION 6
OF THE VENTURA COUNTY ORDINANCE CODE, AS ADOPTED
BY THE CITY OF MOORPARK BY ORDINANCE NO. 6 ON
SEPTEMBER 21, 1983.
He called specific attention to addition of provisions relating to "pull- tabs"
in Section 11.01.010 and Subsection (h) added to Section 11.01.020. It was
moved by Councilmember Woolard, seconded by Councilmember Ferguson and
unanimously carried that with those specific additions, further reading of
said ordinance be waived.
It was then moved by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton, seconded by Councilmember
Ferguson and unanimously carried that said Ordinance No. 61, entitled as
hereinabove set forth, be introduced.
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10. STAFF REPORTS - RECOMMENDED ACTION ITEMS
10.A. Loss Paving Fund
The City Manager presented and reviewed his report dated December 27, 1985,
and after discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton and seconded
by Councilmember Ferguson that the recommendation of the City Manager be
approved and an additional appropriation of $5,000 from the General Fund Reserve
be authorized to increase the Loss Paying Fund to $10,000.00, as requested by
Planning Insurance Company, the City's insurance provider. Motion carried by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Yancy- Sutton, Ferguson, Prieto, Woolard
and Mayor Weak;
NOES: None;
ABSENT: None.
10. B. Right- of -Wav Acquisition for Los Angeles Avenue Widenin-a Proiect
The City Manager presented and reviewed his report dated January 3, 1986, to
which was attached a report from the City Engineer regarding procedures and
estimated costs for right -of -way acquisition for the Los Angeles Avenue widening
project.
Councilmember Ferguson left the meeting during the City Manager's report
on this matter, the time being 11:20 p.m.
After discussion regarding the subject project, it was moved by Councilmember
Yancy- Sutton, seconded by Councilmember Woolard and unanimously carried to
approve the recommendation of the City Manager and authorize the following:
1. Retention of Rick Hamner & Associates for right -of -way
acquisition services.
2. Preparation of litigation guarantee title reports and
legal descriptions.
3. Staff administration by City Engineer
4. City Attorney consultation as needed for this process.
5. Appropriate an amount not to exceed $12,000.00 for
the above four items, from the Los Angeles Avenue
Area of Contribution Fund.
10. C. Waterworks District No. 1 Feasibility Study
The City Manager presented and reviewed his report dated January 2, 1986,
regarding the proposals received for the Waterworks District No. 1 Feasibility
Study. After discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton and
seconded by Councilmember Prieto that the recommendation of the City Manager be
approved; that a payment of 50% of the cost of the feasibility study be authorized,
not to exceed $28,000.00; and that the City Manager be directed to serve on
the Review Committee. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
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AYES: Councilmembers Yancy- Sutton, Prieto, Woolard and
Mayor Weak;
NOES: None;
ABSENT: Councilmember Ferguson.
10. D. Moorpark Avenue Improvements - PD -1048
The City Manager presented and reviewed his report dated January 3, 1986.
During the City Manager's review, Councilmember Ferguson returned to his
seat at the Council bench, the time being 11:25 p.m.
Councilmember Prieto inquired regarding the possibility of requiring an reim-
bursement agreement from all property owners front on Moorpark Avenue
as they apply to the City for a development on their property. There was
discussion between members of the City Council, the City Engineer and the
City Manger, and the following person addressed Council:
Colin Velazquez, applicant for PD -1048; requested approval
of participation in the Moorpark Avenue Improvement Project
in the development of his property at the northwest corner
of Moorpark Avenue and High Street, it being the subject
of PD -1048.
After further discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Woolard and seconded
by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton that items 1, 2 and 3 of the City Manager's
report be approved as follows:
1. Approval of Agreement with Willdan Associates (as City Engineer)
to provide:
(a) Construction Engineering and Administration
Services in an amount not to exceed $10,788
(b) Construction Surveying and Staking in an amount
not to exceed $2,862, for a total not to exceed
$13,650.00.
2. Authorize an additional $1,400 for costs related to processing
the necessary CalTrans Encroachment Permit.
3. Approve the proposal from Buena Engineers for geotechnical
engineering services in an amount not to exceed $2,500, with
the stipulation that any amount above $2,000 must be authorized
by the City Engineer in writing,
and that items 4 and 5 of the City Manager's report be continued for further
investigation and report. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Woolard, Yancy- Sutton, Prieto and
Mayor Weak;
NOES: Councilmember Ferguson;
ABSENT: None.
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10. E. Unemployment Insurance - Funding Options
The City Manager presented and reviewed his report dated January 3, 1986,
and after discussion it was moved by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton, seconded
by Councilmember Ferguson and unanimously carried that the City selects
the Regular Contribution Rate ( Tax) Method for payment of contributions
to the Unemployment Insurance Program, as recommended by the City Manager.
10. F. Alignment Study of Highway 118 between High Street
and South Condor Drive
The City Manager and the City Engineer presented and reviewed their reports
dated January 2, 1986 and December 30, 1985, respectively, regarding the
subject matter, and after discussion it was moved by Councilmember Yancy-
Sutton and seconded by Councilmember Woolard that the recommendation of
the City Manager be approved and an addition appropriation be authorized
from the Los Angeles Avenue Area of contribution in an amount not exceed
$3,600.00 for field surveying, with the provision that the City Manager approve
the actual amount after the extent of the field survey work is determined.
Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Yancy- Sutton, Woolard, Prieto and
Mayor Weak;
NOES: Councilmember Ferguson;
ABSENT: None.
10.G. Petition Concerning Land Use Designation of Property
Known as "Gisler Field"
The Interim Director of Community Development presented and reviewed his
report dated January 3, 1986, regarding the Petition received from Residents
in the vicinity of Gisler Field.
The following person addressed Council:
John Galloway, 338 Sierra Avenue, Moorpark, representing
Moorpark Central Neighborhood Council, in support of
petition filed at City Council Meeting of December 2, 1985.
After discussion, it was by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton and seconded by
Councilmember Woolard that no future applications or modifications to existing
applications be accepted when the type of land use is designated on the
General Plan as Residential Very High or the zoning is Residential Planned
Development -15,. unless the applicant is agreeable to a review between the
low (10) and high (20) desnity designation, as set forth in the Land Use
Element, and that Council adopt an urgency ordinance reflecting this motion.
After discussion, Councilmember Yancy- Sutton moved to amend her motion
with the consent of the second, to provide that the urgency ordinance provide
that no applications or modifications to existing permits be accepted on the
Land Use designation on the General Plan is Residential Very High, or the
zoning is residential Planned Development - 15. The amendment to the main
motion passed unanimously.
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The main motion, amended as hereinabove set forth, was then adopted
unanimously.
RECESS
The Mayor declared a recess, the time being 11:50 p.m.
The meeting was reconvened at 12:05a.m. , all members of the Council being
present.
11. STAFF REPORTS - INFORMATION ITEMS
11.A. Extension of General Plan Elements
The Interim Director of Community Development presented and reviewed his
report dated December 30, 1985, providing an up -date regarding the status
of the adoption of the remaining elements of the General Plan, and advising
that the State has given approval to an extension of time, and it is anticipated
the City will have no difficulting in meeting the September 30, 1986 deadline.
The report was received and filed by general consent.
11.B. Mortgage Credit Certificates - Report from City Attorney
By general consent this item was continued to the next regular meeting.
11. C. Moorpark Central Neighborhood Council Communication
By general consent this item was contined to the next regular meeting.
12. CONSENT CELANDAR
It was moved by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton and seconded by Councilmember
Ferguson that all items on the Consent Calendar be approved as recommended
by the City Manager, which motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Yancy- Sutton, Ferguson, Woolard,
Prieto and Mayor Weak;
NOES: None;
ABSENT: None.
12.A. Approval of Warrant Register
Approved Warrant Register dated January 6, 1986, listing Warrants Nos. 1439,
2440, and 2486 through 2566, in the total amount of $110,444.53, 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. Amendment to Contract with Michael Brandman Associates
for OSCAR Element to General Plan
Approved the amendment to Contract with Michael Brandman Associates for
OSCAR Element to General Plan, for preparation of common base map for the
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preparation of a common base map for the subject element, for the sum of
$600.00, as recomended by the City Manager, and authorized the Mayor
and City Clerk to sign the authorization for professional services to cover
such amendment.
12. C. Membership - International Conference of Building Officials
Authorized appropriation from the General Fund in the amount of $35.00 for
the annual membership in the International Conference of Building Officials,
and in addition, added Account Code #01- 133 -544 (Memberships and Dues)
for the Building and Safety Department, as recomended by the City Manager.
13. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
13.A. Mayor Weak requested that staff explore with CalTrans whether or
not there is such a thing as an "At -Grade Crossing Improvement Fund" to
cover costs of installation of rubber pads at grade crossings.
RECESS
The Mayor declared a recess, the time being 1:00 a.m.
The meeting was reconvened at 1:17 a.m., all members of the Council
being present.
ADDED AGENDA ITEM
Ordinance No, 62 - Urgency Ordinance Imposing Moratorium re Issuance of
Certain Land Use Entitlements.
The Assistant City Attorney presented and read infull Ordinance No. 62,
entitled:
AN INTERIM ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF MOORPARK, ADOPTED ON AN URGENCY BASIS, IMPOSING
A MORATORIUM PROHIBITING ISSUANCE OF LAND USE
ENTITLEMENTS WHERE THE GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION IS
RESIDENTIAL - VERY HIGH, OR THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED
IN THE RESIDENTIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT - 15 ZONE OF
THE CITY OF MOORPARK.
It was moved by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton and seconded by Councilmember
Woolard that said Ordinance No. 62, entitled as hereinabove set forth, be
adopted, which motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Yancy- Sutton, Woolard, Ferguson,
Prieto and Mayor Weak;
NOES: None;
ABSENT: None.
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14. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to be considered, it was moved by
Councilmember Woolard, seconded by Councilmember Ferguson and unanimously
carried that the meeting stand adjourned to January 13, 1986, at 7:00 p.m.,
for a joint meeting with the Design Review Committees the time being 1:20 a.m.
APPROVED:
Mayor
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Respectfully submitted,
City Clerk