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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1986 0120 CC REGMoorpark, California January 20, 1986 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark, California, was held on January 20, 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 0. Weak presiding. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Prieto. 3. ROLL PRESENT: Councilmembers Thomas Ferguson, Albert Prieto, Danny Woolard, Leta Yancy- Sutton, and Mayor James D. Weak. ABSENT: None. OTHER CITY OFFICIALS PRESENT: Steven Kueny, City Manager; Cheryl Kane, City Attorney; Lt. Mike Brown, County Sheriff's Department; Dennis Delzeit, City Engineer;Richard Morton, Interim Director of Community Development; Diane Eaton, Associate PLanner; _'•i I.J -se, Administrative Assistant; Scott Smith, Recreation Coordinz_t_r: and Doris 0. Bankus, City Clerk. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES None. 5. PROCLAMATIONS /COMMENDATIONS /SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS S.A. The Mayor presented Certificates of Appreciation to the following residents for their contribution to the community in their volunteer efforts in chapperoning City- sponsored youth dances during 1985: Pam Beaver, Jodie Rasey, Tina Gedney, Tom Baldwin, Tina May, Cliff May, Dale Childers, Diane Shelton and Faye Beaver. Also receiving certificates, but not present were: Ed Nelson, Debbie Nelson, Jerry Stewart, Sharon Stewart and Jan Weaver. 5�B Scott Smith, Recreation Coordinator, was introduced. 6. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC 6.A. Carolyn Schrimpf, of 12788 Summer, Moorpark, presented a petition bearing 178 signatures, requesting the reinstatement of stop signs at Tierra Rejada Road at Walnut Creek Road. - 1 - January 20, 1986 After discussion between members of the City Council and the City Engineer, staff was instructed to prepare a resolution implementing a three -way stop sign at Tierra Rejada Road and Walnut Creek Road for presentation at the next meeting of the City Council. G.B. Tom Thompson, of 12623 Hillside Drive, Moorpark, and President of Tierra Rejada Council District #4, addressed Council requesting a street light at the same intersection. He also urged the completion of the bridge so that the high school and fire station construction can be expedited. The City Engineer stated that he had been addressing the issue of the installation of the street light at the intersection, and would have a progress report on the agenda for the next Council Meeting. B.A. John Galloway, 338 Sierra Avenue, Moorpark, addressed Council and read a prepared statement, copies of which he distributed to each member of the Council, regarding his previous request for a public hearing concerning the current General Plan designation in the general area of the Gisler property in the central portion of the City, and requesting a reply from the City Attorney to certain questions he had posed in his previous request. The City Attorney replied that she has been concerned with the requested' response, but that she had not completed her research, and that more information would have to be obtained before her ressonse could be completed. She said she anticipated her response would be submitted to the City Council at the next Council Meeting. 7. HEARINGS None. 8. ORDINANCES /RESOLUTIONS 8.A. Ordinance No. 61 re Bingo The 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. It was moved by Councilmember Woolard, seconded by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton and unanimously carried that further reading of said ordinance be waived and the ordinance declared read for the second time. -2- January 20, 1986 It was moved by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton and seconded by Council- member Prieto that said Ordinance No. 61, entitled as hereinabove set forth, be adopted, which motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Yancy- Sutton, Prieto, Ferguson, Woolard and Mayor Weak; NOES: None; ABSENT: None. 8.B. Resolution Approving Development Plan Permit No. DP -325 on Application of NHO Partners The City Attorney presented Resolution No. 86 -265, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT PLAN PERMIT NO. DP -325, ON APPLICATION OF NHD PARTNERS. The Community Development Director report that conditions Nos. 57 and 59 were written correctly in the resolution, and it was moved by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton and seconded by Councilmember Woolard that said Resolution No. 86 -265, entitled as hereinabove set forth, be adopted, which motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Yancy- Sutton; Prieto, Ferguson, Woolard and Mayor Weak; NOES: None; ABSENT: None. 8.C. Resolution Approving Planned Development Permit No. DP -966 on Application of Mash Associates The City Attorney presented Resolution No. 86 -266, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. PD -966, ON APPLICATION OF MASH ASSOCIATES. It was moved by Councilmember Yancy - Sutton and seconded by Councilmember Prieto that said Resolution No. 86 -266, entitled as hereinabove set forth, be adopted, which motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Yancy - Sutton, Prieto, Ferguson, Woolard and Mayor Weak; NOES: None; ABSENT: None. 8.0. Resolution Amending Resolution No. 83 -54; Approving Major Modification to Residential Planned Development Permit No. RFD -857; and Approving Revised Tentative Tract No. TR -4170 (Formerly TR- 3070 -5) on Appliciation of U. S. Condominium By general consent this item was continued to the meeting of February 3, 1986. -3- January 20, 1986 9. COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS 9.A. Councilmember Woolard inquired regarding the status of the report on rubberized railroad crossings. The City Engineer responded and distributed his report dated January 21, 1986, which report was received and filed by general consent. 9.B. Councilmember Woolard requested a report regarding the possible reduction of traffic noise on Moorpark Road between High Street and Los Angeles Avenue, which is now part of Highway #118. S.C. Councilmember Woolard requested a report regarding the improvement along the side of the new Simi Valley Bank building, particularly with regard to the required driveway width. 9.0. Mayor Weak requested information regarding the opening of Peach Hill Road between Williams Ranch Road and Tierre Rejada Road. The City Engineer responded that the engineering staff had wanted to make certain it was safe for travel, i.e., traffic signs, etc., before opening the street to public traffic. He stated a report would be ready for the next City Council meeting. 9.E. There was a discussion regarding the construction access if-, L Pardee tract, particularly the vicinity of the model home constrictioi, with heavy equipment traffic and no flagman. The City Engineer stated he would investigate the matter. S.F. The Mayor also stated that some of the residents in the vicinity of the pending Caren General Plan Amendment who live beyond the 300 foot radius of the subject property and, therefore, received no notice of public hearing, had requested that they be notified of the public hearing dates regarding the subject matter. It was moved by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton, seconded by Councilmember Woolard that all residents on Coronet, MacFadden and Poindexter Streets be notified of the public hearings on the pending Caren General Plan Amendment. RECESS The Mayor declared a recess, the time being 8:00 p.m. The meeting reconved at 8:15 p.m., all members of the Council being present. 10. STAFF REPORTS - RECOMMENDED ACTION ITEMS 10.A. Moorpark Avenue Improvements - PD -1048 The City Manager presented and reviewed his report dated January 16, 1986 and discussion ensued pertaining to the legality of a mechanism which would require reimbursement to the City for the improvements being January 20, 1986 installed under the SB 821 Moorpark Avenue Improvement project. The City Attorney stated that there was nothing the City could do to compel a property owner to make a contribution, but that the Council does have authority to require a developer to make all of the improvements and bear all of the costs at the time of develop- ment. Councilmember Yancy- Sutton stated that she would not be in favor of reimbursement to the City for the improvements under this grant of funds, that this was a safety project and that the side- walks, curb and gutter are part of that safety factor; further, that the intent was that after all improvements were completed between Los Angeles Avenue and High Street, the remainder of the funds would be used to close the gaps as far as possible north of High Street. It was then moved by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton that Recommendations Nos. 2 and 3 of the City Manager's report be approved. Said motion lost for lack of a second. It was moved by Councilmember Prieto and seconded by Councilmember Woolard that City Manager's recommendations Nos. 1, 2 and 3, as outlined in his report be approved as follows: 1. Authorize participation by developer of PD -1048 with one -half of the costs for the Moorpark Avenue projects funded from SB 821 and the other half provided by the developer, with each portion estimated to cost $8,388.00; 2. Authorize City Engineer to perform initial steps to acquire an easement across railroad property, as outlined in his report, not to exceed $2,424.00; 3. Direct staff to continue with the process with CalTrans and the railroad to permit construction of the frontage improvements, and appropriate an amount not to exceed $25,100.00 from TDA funds for this project (This amount assumes PD -1048 funds estimated at $8,388.00 of currently proposed project, and that $3,656.00 of currently budgeted funds will be available for use on the railroad Frontage. Said motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Prieto, Woolard and Mayor Weak; NOES: Councilmembers Ferguson and Yancy- Sutton; ABSENT: None. 10.B. Procedure re Parkinq Tickets The Administrative Assistant presented and reviewed his report dated January 16, 1986 and after discussion the matter was con- tinued, by general consent, to the Council Meeting of February 3. -5- r January 20, 1986 James Hartley, of Moorpark, addressed Council, urging an increase in parking violation fines. 10.C. Establishment of Senior Planner Position The City Manager presented and reviewed his report dated January 16, 1986 and after a brief discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton, seconded by Councilmember Prieto and unanimously carried that'the report of the City Manager be approved, with recommended actions as follows: 1. Establishment of the Senior Planner classification as part of the competitive service, but exempt from the payment of over- time, with the salary range of $2484 - $2608 - $2738 - $2875 - $3019; 2. Approval of the Classification Description for Senior Planner; 3. Approve upgrading of Associate Planner position contained in the adopted 85 -86 Budget to a Senior Planner position (no additional appropriation is needed for the 1985 -86 fiscal year). 10.D. Service Contract - Tree Removal - Vista Levana Drive The Administrative Assistant presented and reviewed his report dated January 16, 1986 regarding the proposed removal of three Monterey Pine trees in the parkway in the vicinity of 13471 Vista Levana Drive. It was moved by Councilmember Prieto end seconded by Councilmember Ferguson that the agreement for contract services with Simon and Simon Tree Service for removal of trees at 13471 and 13472 Vista Levana Drive be approved at a cost of$890.00 and the Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute same on behalf of the City. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Prieto, Ferguson, Woolard, Yancy- Sutton and Mayor Weak; NOES: None; ABSENT: None. 10.E. Service Contract - Tree Remove - Peach HIll Park The Administrative Assistant presented and reviewed his report dated January 16, 1986, regarding proposed tree removal of eucalyptus trees at Peach Hill Park to facilitate the development of the Park site as the conceptual design depicts. It was moved by Councilmember Yancy - Sutton and seconded by Councilmember Ferguson that the contract for tree removal at Peach Hill Park be awarded to Simon and Simon Tree Service, at a cost of $4,900.00, and the Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute same on behalf of the City. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Yancy- Sutton, Ferguson, Prieto, Woolard and Mayor Weak; NOES: None; ABSENT: None E� January 20, 1986 10.F. Street Repairs - Tierra Rejada Road, Gabbert Road, Casev Road and Everett Street The Administrative Assistant presented and reviewed his report dated January 16, 1986, regarding street repair on Tierra Hcjnda Road, Casey Road, Gabbert Road, and Everett Street, and a minor sidewalk repair at 259 Charles Street. It was moved by Council- member Yancy- Sutton, and seconded by Councilmember Woolard that the recommendation of the Administrative Assistant be Gpproved and the contract for the street repairs be awarded to Don's Ashphalt Repair at a cost not to exceed $2,000.00; and further, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to executed the contract for and on behalf of the City. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Yancy- Sutton, Woolard, Prieto, Ferguson and Mayor Weak; NOES: None; ABSENT: None. 10.G. Authorization re Execution of Service Controctc The City Manager presented and reviewed his report dated January 16, 1986, regarding execution of service contri..t, For amounts up to $5,000.00, and it was moved by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton and seconded by Councilmember Woolard that the recommendation of the City Manager be approved, as follows: 1. Approve the model contract for use for service contracts; 2. Authorize the City Manager to enter into service contracts/ agreements for amounts up to Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) per vendor each fiscal year; with the further provision, that the City Council be notified in writing of such contracts or agreements at the following Council Meeting. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Yancy - Sutton, Woolard, Ferguson, Prieto and Mayor Weak; NOES: None; ABSENT: None. Mayor Weak reported that there was an area on Grimes Canyon Road near Broadway that has pot holes, and the Administrative Assistant reported that the site had been repaired. 10.H. Use of Quimby Funds The Administrative Assistant presented and reviewed his report dated January 16, 1986, regarding the subject matter, and the following person addressed Council: -7- January 20, 1986 John Galloway, 338 Sierra Avenue, Moorpark, requesting information regarding the status of his December 20, 1985 letter to the Council in which he requested certain information concerning the use of Quimby Funds The City Manager reported that the report is under preparation and it was anticipated it would be ready for the meeting of February 3. Councilmember Yancy- Sutton requested that the report include information on the amount of Quimby Funds which had been generated over the years in the three areas of the City: Campus Park, the Downtown area, and the Peach Hill area. She also suggested that Mr. Galloway appear before the Parks and Recreation Commission with the items about which he is concerned, advising Mr. Galloway that the installation of air conditioning for the Community Center building had been a recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Commission. It was then moved by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton and seconded by Councilmember Prieto that the report of the City Manager be approved, and the recommended schedule for the use of Quimby fees be approved, which motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Yancy -- Sutton, Prieto, i Woolard and Mayor Weak; NOES: None; ABSENT: None. 11. STAFF REPORTS INFORMATION ITEMS 11.A. Mortoace Credit Certificates - Reoort from Citv Attorne The City Attorney presented and reviewed her report dated December 20, 1986. By general consent the report was ordered received and filed. 11.B. Parks Work Program By general consent the Parks Work Program , submitted by the Admin- istrative Assistant with his report dated 'January 9, 1986, was ordered received and filed. 11.C. Senior Citizens Housing Complex OccuAanc By general consent the City Managers report regarding the subject matter was ordered received and filed, and Councilmember Yancy- Sutton requested additional information, if possible to obtain, regarding the list of Moorpark residents who had applied, and the percentage certified as eligible, a list of Moorpark residents, etc. -8- January 20, 1986 12. CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Councilmember Prieto and seconded by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton that the Consent Calendar be approved as recommended, which motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Prieto, Yancy - Sutton, Ferguson, Woolard and Mayor Weak; NOES: None; ABSENT: None. 12.A. Aporoval of Warrant Register Approved Warrant Register dated January 20, 1986, listing Warrants 2567 through 2609, in the total amount of $72,524.21, 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. Claim for Damages - Daryl Eugene Pickard Rejected the Claim for Damages filed on December 17,1 985, on behalf of Daryl E. Pickard for injuries allegedly sustained in an accident which occurred on September 11, 1985, for the reason that th<- accident occurred on property not under the jurisdiction of the City of Moorpark. CLOSED SESSION It was moved by Councilmember Woolard, seconded by Councilmember Prieto and unanimously carried to adjourned to a closed litip,.tion session, the time being 9:15 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 9 :20 p.m., all members of the Council being present. The City Attorney announced that the litigation session was held pursuant to the provisions of Government Code Section 54956.9(c). It was moved by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton and Seconded by Council- member Woolard that the City Council approve the agreement between the City and.Southern California Edison Company regarding the relocation of transmission poles for the widening of Los Angeles Avenue, and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute same on behalf of the City. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Yancy- Sutton, Woolard, Prieto, Ferguson and Mayor Weak; NOES: None; ABSENT: None. -9- January 20, 1986 14. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, it was moved by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton, seconded by Councilmember Woolard, and unanimously carried to adjourn, the time being 9:28 p.m. APPROVED: Mayor Respectfully submitted, -10- City Clerk