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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1986 0407 CC REG Moorpark, California April 7 , 1986 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark, California, was held on April 7, 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 7:08 p.m. , Mayor James D. Weak presiding. , 2 . PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Weak. 3 . ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmembers Thomas C. Ferguson, Albert Prieto, Danny A. Woolard, Leta Yancy-Sutton, and Mayor James D. Weak; ABSENT: None. OTHER CITY OFFICIAL PRESENT: Steven Kueny, City Manager; Cheryl J. Kane, City Attorney; Lt . Mike Brown, County Sheriff ' s Department; Dennis Delzeit, City Engineer; Richard Morton, Interim Director of Community Development; Thomas P. Genovese, Administrative Assistant; and Doris D. Bankus , City Clerk. 4 . APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Councilmember Yancy-Sutton, seconded by Councilmember Ferguson and unanimously carried that the minutes of the Special Meeting of January 24, 1986, be approved as recorded. It was moved by Councilmember Yancy-Sutton, seconded by Councilmember Prieto and unanimously carried that minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 3 , 1986 be approved as recorded . It was moved by Councilmember Yancy-Sutton, seconded by Councilmember Prieto and unanimously carried that minutes of the Joint Meeting with the Moorpark Unified School District, held March 10, 1986 , be approved as recorded. 5. PROCLAMATIONS/COMMENDATIONS AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 5.A. Moorpark Traffic Safety Week - May 18 through 24, 1986 5.B. Child Safety Week - April 7 to 13, 1986 5 .C. Professional Secretaries Week - April 20 to 26 , 1986 and Professional Secretaries Day - April 23 , 1986 The Mayor read proclamations of all of the above and declared the specified weeks and day respectively. -1- City Council Meeting April 7 , 1986 5 .D. Presentation of First City Plaque to Bill Mitchell The Mayor made a special presentation of the first plaque of the City bearing a copy of the City ' s seal to Mr. Bill Mitchell , who had designed the seal prior to the City ' s incorporation, said seal having been adopted by the City Council at the first meeting held by the City Council after incorporation, July 2 , 1983 . Mr. Mitchell made a short response of appreciation for the presentation and related to the Council the significance of each part of the design of the seal . 6 . COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC 6 .A. Irene Barrera, 172 Second Street, Moorpark, addressed Council concerning a problem which has been occurring on a vacant lot on Second Street , particularly on Thursday to Sunday nights, commencing about 3 :00 p.m. in the afternoon and continuing to 2 or 3 in the morning - much drinking, loud music and noise , and loitering. She said she has called the Sheriff ' s Department, but that the problem still exists, and she requested a permanent solution to the problem. By general consent staff was instructed to investigate the matter and see if the problem can be solved. Lt. Brown said he had talked with Mrs . Barrera and had already started an investigation, and would report back to the Council . 6 .B. Joe Intiso, 15750 Los Angeles Avenue, Moorpark, addressed Council regarding the speed limit on Los Angeles Avenue in front of the Villa Del Arroyo Mobilehome Park. City Engineer responded that a speed survey had been conducted , and that he would meet with Mr. Intiso and furnish him a copy of the survey so they could discuss it. 6 .C. Elaine Freeman, representing Griffin Homes, 24005 Ventura Boule- vard, Calabasas, California, addressed Council to clarify any mis- understanding regarding statements which had appeared in a local news- paper, stating that Griffin Homes has been in the community for many years and has a commitment to their buyers and the City of Moorpark , that all customer service requests referred to them will be addressed to determine Griffin Homes ' responsibility; and that Griffin Homes will take care of all items and be available to customer service requests. She also apologized to Councilmember Woolard for the reference which had been made to his wife in the article. Mr . Woolard accepted the apology and stated that his wife had never made any profit on the sale of property through Griffin Homes . -2- City Council Meeting April 7 , 1986 7 . HEARINGS 7.A. Conditional Use Permit No. CUP-4502 - Sun Exploration and Production Company''s request approval to drill an exploratory oil well. Location: Approximately 6, 000 feet southwest of the intersection of Los Angeles Avenue and College View Avenue (Continued from February 19 , 1986) By general consent this item was continued to the regular meeting of April 21 , 1986. 7.B. Net vs . Gross Density - (Continued from March •17 , 1986) By general consent this item was continued to the regular meeting of April 21 , 1986 . 7.C. Development Plan Permit Nos. DP-320 and DP-322 (F. E.Financial) Request Approval for development plans to permit an office and medium industrial facility which would encompass two structures , each containing 20,760 square feet. Location: On Commerce,, , 400 feet south of Poindexter Avenue (Continued from 3-17-86) • The Associate Planner presented and reviewed her report dated March 17, 1986 and described the two Development Plans . After questions posed by members of the City Council, the Mayor declared the hearing opened and the City Clerk presented the following documents for filing: 1 . Affidavit of mailing notice of public hearing to the property owners within 300 foot radius of the, subject property, which notices were mailed on March 3 , 1986; 2 . Proof of publication of notices of hearing in the Moorpark News on March 12 , 1986 . There being no persons present desiring to give testimony, either for or against the development plans, the Mayor declared the hearing closed . After discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Yancy-Sutton and seconded by Councilmember Prieto that the Council finds that the proposed projects will not have a significant effect on the environment and that the Council has reviewed and considered the information contained in the Negative Declaration and does approve the Negative Declaration on file as having been completed in compliance with State CEQA Guidelines issued thereunder, which motion carried by the following roll call vote : AYES: Councilmembers Yancy-Sutton, Prieto and Mayor Weak; NOES: Councilmembers Woolard and Ferguson; ABSENT: None. It was then moved by Councilmember Yancy-Sutton and seconded by Councilmember Prieto that the Council adopts the findings as recommended by the Planning Commission and approves DP-320 and DP-322 , subject to the recommended conditions; further, that staff be instructed to prepare -3- - - City Council Meeting April 7 , 1986 a resolution of approval for presentation at the next Council Meeting . Motion carried by the following roll call vote : AYES : Councilmembers Yancy-Sutton , Prieto and Mayor Weak; NOES: Councilmembers Woolard and Ferguson; ABSENT: None. Councilmembers Woolard and Ferguson both expressed concern regarding traffic on Poindexter Avenue , generated by the subject developments . 7 . D. Amendment to Zoning Ordinance (A-85-3) re Changes to Industrial Setback Requirements (Article 23) and to Parking and Loading Unloading Space Requirements (Article 41 ) . By general consent this item was continued to the meeting of April 21 , 1986. 7 . E. Development Agreement for Planned Community No . PC-3 The City Manager presented and reviewed in detail his report dated April 4 , 1986, together with his report to the Planning Commission, dated March 21 , 1986, regarding the proposed Development Agreement. After discussion with members of the City Council , the Mayor declared the hearing on this matter opened, and the City Clerk presented the following documents which were ordered, received and filed by general consent : 1 . Proof, of publication of Notice of Hearing, published in the Moorpark News on March 12, 1986; 2 . Affidavit of Mailing Notice of Hearing to all property owners within 300 foot radius of the subject property, mailed on March 10, 1986. 3 . Communications as follows: From Marilyn Peterson, dated April 7, 1986, with petition bearing 33 signatures, in support of Agreement; From Robert E. Kamerick, dated April 7, 1986, in support of placing measure on the ballot; From Bob Crockford, President of Committee for Managed Growth, dated April 7 , in opposition to Agreement. From Laura Oliver, dated April 7, 1986, in support of Agreement. The following persons then addressed Council in support of the Development Agreement: Urban McLellan, of Urban West Communities, 520 Broadway, Santa Monica, California 90401 Tom Thompson, President of Tierra Rejada Neighborhood Council 12623 Hillside Drive , Moorpark Paul Smith, Willows Homeowners Association, 12686 Countrymeadom Street , Moorpark Pat Best , Buttercreek Homeowners Association, 12675 Williams Ranch Road , Moorpark -4- City Council Meeting April 7 , 1986 Lin Graf, 12684 Spring Creek, Moorpark Laurie King, 55 West Los Angeles Avenue, Moorpark President of Merchants ' Association at Janss Center Keith Glover, 12509 Crystal Ranch Road, Moorpark Bernardo Perez, 4237 Canario Court, Moorpark Connie Lawrason, 4291 Ambermeadow Street, Moorpark The following persons addressed Council as uncommitted, but with, some questions and comments : A. G. Deukmedjian, M. D. , 11235 Poawailla, Camarillo Ralph Eck, 4234 Santa Rosa Drive, Moorpark (Both of the above gentlemen were referred to staff to discuss their concerns) Pam Nussbaum, 11572 Coralberry Court, Moorpark John Galloway, 338 Sierra Avenue, Moorpark During his testimony, Mr. Galloway questioned the propriety of Councilmember Yancy-Sutton 's participation regarding the subject Development Agreement, inasmuch as her husband is an employee,of, D. W. Burhoe, Inc. , which firm has been under contract with Urban West Communities in some of the development of PC-3 , and advising that he has requested a ruling from the Fair Political Practices Commission. Councilmember Yancy-Sutton responded that the projects she has voted on have had nothing to do with D. W. Burhoe, that after a project is approved, D.W. Burhoe bids for the job along with every- one else; that Mr. Sutton is an estimator for D. W. Burhoe, and whether or not D. W. Burhoe is awarded a contract has nothing to do with her husband ' s status with the firm, or her position as a Councilmember. The following person then addressed Council in opposition to the Development Agreement: Tom Baldwin, 6475 Pepperdine, Moorpark RECESS The Mayor then declared a recess , the time being 9 : 05 p .m. The meeting reconvened at 9: 20 p.m. , all members of the Council being present. There being no further public testimony to be given, the public hearing was declared closed. Then followed considerable discussion between Member of the City Council , the City Attorney and the City Manager, regarding the specifics of the proposed agreement. During the discusson regarding the various provisions of the develop- ment agreement and at the suggestion of Councilmember Yancy-Sutton, -5- City Council Meeting April 7, 1986 concurred in by the remaining members of the Council, Subparagraph F of Paragraph 5 is to be amended to provide that any application received by the City shall be accompanied by a schedule• of population allocation in reserve under the Air and Water Plans, thus ensuring proper development of the Project. There were no other changes or amendments suggested by members of the Council, and the City Attorney, at the request of the Mayor, presented Ordinance No. 69, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND UWC MOORPARK INVESTORS (PLANNED COMMUNITY NO. 3) It was moved by Councilmembers Woolard, seconded by Councilmember Yancy-Sutton and unanimously carried that further reading of said Ordinance No. 69 be waived and the ordinance declared read for the first time. It was then moved by Councilmember Yancy-Sutton and seconded by Councilmember Woolard that Ordinance No. 69 be introduced, which motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Yancy-Sutton, Woolard, Ferguson, Prieto and Mayor Weak; NOES: None; ABSENT: None. 7.F. Housing Element of General Plan By general consent this item was continued to the meeting of April 21 , 1986. 8. ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS 8.A. Adopt Ordinance No. 68, Approving Zone Change No Z-2804 on application of Cabrillo Economic Development Corp. The City Attorney presented Ordinance No. 68 , entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. Z-2804, ON APPLICATION OF CABRILLO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION It was moved by Councilmember Prieto, seconded by Councilmember Ferguson and unanimously carried that further reading of said ordinance be waived, and that the ordinance be declared read for the second time . A It was then moved by Councilmember Prieto and seconded by Councilmember Ferguson that said Ordinance No. 68, entitled as hereinabove set forth, be adopted, which motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Prieto, Ferguson, Woolard, Yancy-Sutton and Mayor Weak; NOES: None; ABSENT: None. -6- City Council Meeting , April 7 , 1986 8 .B. Resolution No. 86-289 Approving Tentative Tract TR-4140 and Residential Planned Development No. RPD-1052 Urban West Communities It was moved by Councilmember Yancy-Sutton and seconded by Councilmember Woolard that Resolution No . 86-289 , entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT NO. TR-4140, AND RESIDENTIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. RPD-1052 ON APPLICATION OF URBAN WEST COMMUNITIES 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 .C. Resolution No. 86-290 Approving Tentative Tract TR-4141 and Residential Planned Development No.\ RPD-1053 (Urban West Communiti It was moved by Councilmember Ferguson and seconded by Councilmember Woolard that Resolution 86-290 , entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT NO. TR-4141 , AND RESIDENTIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. RPD-1053 ON APPLICATION OF URBAN WEST COMMUNITIES be adopted, which motion carried by the following roll call vote : AYES: Councilmembers Ferguson, Woolard, Prieto, Yancy-Sutton and Mayor Weak; NOES: None; ABSENT: None . 8 .D. Resolution No. 86-291 Approving Tentative Tract TR-4142 and Residential Planned Development No. RPD-1054 (Urban West CommunitiE It was moved by Councilmember Yancy-Sutton and seconded by Councilmember Ferguson that Resolution No. 86-291 , entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT NO. TR-4142 AND RESIDENTIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 1054 ON APPLICATION OF URBAN WEST COMMUNITIES 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 . - -7- City Council Meeting April 7 , 1986 8 .E. Resolution No. 86-292 Denying Carlsberg Component of General Plan Amendment No. GPA-85-2; and Denying Zone Change No. Z-2806 (Carlsberg) It was moved by Councilmember Woolard and seconded by Councilmember Ferguson that Resolution No. 86-292, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, DENYING THE APPLICATION OF CARLSBERG DEVELOPMENT COMPANY FOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. GPA-85-2 (CARLSBERG COMPONENT) ; AND DENYING ZONE CHANGE NO. Z-2802, ON APPLICATION' OF CARLSBERG DEVELOPMENT COMPANY be adopted, which motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmember Woolard, Ferguson, Prieto, Yancy-Sutton and Mayor Weak; NOES: None; ABSENT: None. 8 .F. Resolution No. 86-293 Approving Development Plan No. DP-330 (Poindexter Associates ) It was moved by Councilmember Yancy-Sutton and seconded by Councilmembq Prieto that Resolution No. 86-293 , entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT PLAN PERMIT NO. DP-330, ON APPLICATION OF POINDEXTER ASSOCIATES be adopted, which motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Yancy-Sutton, Prieto, Ferguson, and Mayor Weak; NOES: Councilmember Woolard; ABSENT: None. 8 .G. Resolution No. 86-294 re Stop Signs at Pepper Mill Street and Butter Creek Road It was moved by Councilmember Prieto and seconded by Councilmember Ferguson that Resolution No. 86-294, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE PLACEMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF THREE-WAY STOP SIGNS AT THE INTERSECTION OF BUTTER CREEK ROAD WITH PEPPER MILL STREET be adopted, which motion carried by the following roll call vote: -8- City Council Meeting April 7 , 1986 AYES: Councilmembers Prieto, Ferguson, Woolard, Yancy-Sutton and Mayor Weak; NOES: None; ABSENT: None . RECESS The Mayor declared a recess , the time being 9:45 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 10: 00 p.m. , all members of the Council ' being present. 9. COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS 9.A. Appointment to VCAG Citizens Transportation Advisory Committee Mayor Weak appointed Tina May, of 901 Los- Angeles Avenue, as a member of the VCAG Citizens Transportation Advisory Committee, representing the City of Moorpark. There were no objections to the appointment, which was ratified by general consent. 9.B. Appointment of Tenant Commissioner, Area Housing Authority Mayor Weak re-appointed Mrs . Virginia Hall as the Tenant Commissioner on the Board of the Area Housing Authority, for the two-year period ending March 31 , 1988. There were no objections td the appointment , which was ratified by general consent. 9 .C. Voting Delegate and Alternate to Board of Directors of California Contract Cities Association There being no objections , the following designations, to represent the City of Moorpark were approved: Voting Delegate Mayor Weak Alternate Delegate Mayor Pro Tempore 9.D. Press Packets for Council Meetings Councilmember Woolard stated that he felt the press should be furnished a complete press packet for each Council Meeting, to which the City Clerk replied that a, complete packet is placed on the press table prior to each meeting, and that each member of the press is furnished a packet containing only the staff reports, without the back-up material, but that it had not been her practice to furnish a copy of the warrant register. Dion Lefler, of the News Chronicle, addressed Council regarding this matter, in support of the press receiving the complete packet . The City Clerk agreed to include the warrant register in the packet for the press table, but no other change was made in procedure. -9- City Council Meeting April 7, 1986 9 .E. Child Safety Week Councilmember Yancy-Sutton requested information regarding the extent of involvement of the Sheriff ' s Department, to which Lt. Brown replied that he would investigate as to plans for the finger-printing and would offer whatever assistance is possible from his department. 9 .F. Tree Removal in Peach Hill Park Councilmember Yancy-Sutton reported a receipt of a complaint regarding a large hole where trees were removed in Peach Hill Park, and requested status report, to which the City Manager replied the .matter was being taken care of . 9.G. Sidewalk Improvement on Moorpark Avenue Councilmember Yancy-Sutton read a prepared statement regarding the recent improvement of sidewalks , curb and gutter on Moorpark Avenue, stating that it was her recollection that the intent was to build sidewalks where none exist, and stating that she was not aware that existing sidewalks were going to be replaced. She then recommended that in the future, when an off-site improvement is planned, that all affected parties be notified and a public hearing be held to receive public comments regarding the proposed improvement . 9.H. Smoking in the Council Chambers It was moved by Councilmember Ferguson and seconded by Councilmember Woolard that smoking be banned in the Council Chambers during sessions of the City Council, Planning Commission and the Parks and Recreation Commission . The City Manager suggested consideration of an interim policy to refer the matter to the Parks and Recreation Commission for consideration as a part of their Rules and Regulations, with a request for a recommendation. On roll call the above motion failed to pass by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Ferguson and Woolard; NOES: Councilmembers Prieto, Yancy-Sutton and Mayor Weak; ABSENT: None . Mayor Weak then moved that no smoking be permitted ifi the Community . Center , except in the area where City Hall Offices are located, as an interim policy, and that the matter be referred to the Parks and Recreation Commission for recommendation. Said motion was seconded by Councilmember Yancy-Sutton and unanimously carried. -10- City Council Meeting April 7 , 1986 9. I. Use of AC Pipe Councilmember Prieto moved that staff prepare a report regarding the abolishing of AC pipe in the City Of Moorpark, which would then require the construction industry to provide input regarding its use and some alternatives, which motion was seconded by Councilmember Woolard and unanimously carried . Th 9.J. Bus turn-out at Senior Housing Complex on Charles Street Councilmember Prieto report that the bus turn-out at the Senior Housing Complex on Charles Street was being used for diagonal parking by residents on Charles Street. The City Engineer replied that this was intended for loading and unloading of residents of the Complex, and not for parking. Staff to investigate and report. 9.K. Parked Train Cars Mayor Weak requested staff to investigate with Southern Pacific to see about moving train cars parked in the downtown area and along Poindexter Avenue for several weeks . 9 .L. Stop Sign at Ashtree and Mesa Verde Mayor Weak reported that the stop sign at the corner of Ashtree and Mesa Verde has been down for several weeks. 9.M. Newsrack Ordinance Mayor Weak inquired regarding the status of the newsrack ordinance , and the City Attorney replied she anticipated having it ready at the next Council Meeting. 10. STAFF REPORTS - ACTION ITEMS 10.A. Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Project - Application for SB-821 Funds The Administrative Assistant presented his report dated April 3, 1986, recommending that the City Council authorize the submission of an application to Ventura County Association of Governments for a grant under Senate Bill 821 for the construction of sidewalks, curb, gutter and pavement for pedestrian safety for the area along the north side of High Street, more particularly described as follows: PROJECT PROJECT GRANT ESTIMATED REQUEST COST AMOUNT North High Street - North side $153,500 $76,750 from Bard Street east to (Cost estimate based on approximately 150 feet from consideration of pavement Moorpark Road. This overlay performed) project would include sidewalk, curb and gutter and pavement of approxlinatley 1,400 feet. -11- City Council Meeting April 7, 1986 After discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Yancy-Sutton, seconded by Councilmember Prieto and unanimously carried that the recommendation of the Administrative Assistant be approved and that an application be made to Ventura County Association of Governments requesting SB 821 funding for sidewalks, curb, gutter and pavement along the north side of High Street east to approximately 150 feet from Moorpark Road, to provide for pedestrian safety. 10.B. Installation of "KEEP CLEAR" Package on Moorpark Avenue at Poindexter Avenue The City Engineer reviewed his report dated March 27, 1986, and after dis- cussion, it was the consensus of the Council that staff would pursue the matter and report back regarding installation of a three-way stop sign. 10.C. Rubberized Railroad Crossing Status Report The City Engineer presented his report dated April 3, 1986, and after discussion it was received and filed by general consent. The City Manager reported that he had requested information from the State Controller's office regarding use of gas tax funds for installation of rubberized crossings, and that an answer would be forthcoming soon. 10.D. Request from Animal Regulation Department re Code Amendment The City Manager reviewed his report dated April 4, 1986, and after discussion staff was instructed to prepare an ordinance for the next Council meeting to comply with the request from the Director of the Animal Regulation Department, as contained in the staff report. 10.E. Recommendation from Parks and Recreation Commission Regarding Informational Brochure The Administrative Assistant presented and reviewed his report dated April 3, 1986, and during discussion, Dan Schmidt, of the Mirror, who had submitted the proposal, was permitted to address the Council. Most of the discussion concerned the question of whether or not to ;allow the sale of advertising to cover the majority of the costs of production and printing the brochure, as opposed to the City's absorbing the entire cost. It was moved by Councilmember Ferguson and seconded by Councilmember Woolard that the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Commission be approved, to allow the sale of advertising to cover the majority of the costs involved in production of the 4"Summer Recreation Brochure", if the concerns expressed by the members of the Council can be worked out with Mr. Schmidt. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Ferguson, Woolard, Prieto and Mayor Weak; NOES: Councilmember Yancy-Sutton; ABSENT: None. The Mayor called attention to the fact that the time was 11:40 p.m. , and it was the unanimous decision of the Council to continue with the ordinance of business as shown on the Agenda. • -12- City Council Meeting April 7, 1986 - 10.F.1 Report from City Attorney re Public Comment Period The City Attorney reviewed her report dated March 24, 1986, and after dis- cussion it was moved by Councilmember Yancy-Sutton, seconded by Councilmember Prieto and unanimously carried that Council adopt the policies set forth on Page 3 of said report, and that a resolution be prepared for the next • Council meeting, amending the Council Rules of Procedure to reflect those policies. It was moved by Councilmember Woolard, seconded by Councilmember Yancy-Sutton and unanimously carried that all announcements for public hearing contain a statement that public comments regarding the subject will be confined to the time of the public hearing. 10.F.2 Revised Speaker Card After a brief discussion, this item was continued for further study, with no time certain for return to the agenda. 11.E. Scope of Work for Caren Traffic Study By general consent, this item was considered at this time. The City Engineer presented his report dated March 4, 1986, and there was discussion between the City Engineer, the City Manager and Members of the City Council, after which the following person addressed Council: John Newton,165 High Street, Suite 204, Moorpark, representing the applicant. Mr. Newton requested, on behalf of his client, that the proposed up-date of the traffic study not be at the expense of the applicant, based on the fact that he had already provided $8,000 for a traffic study and $1200 for traffic signalization study for Moorpark and Poindexter. Further, he stated that in his opinion the proposed scope of work was in excess of that necessary to address the concerns of Council, which was the traffic situation at Moorpark Avenue and Poindexter, and which did not include the High Street intersection on Moorpark Avenue. He further urged that the work be completed prior to summer vacation. He expressed concerns regarding entitlement rights authorized in the C-2 Zone, and offered to relinquish occupancy of the buildings to certain kinds of businesses. Mr. Newton also requested the City•to reliev e his client from the payment of another fee ($175) for installation of the project sign, since his client had called City Hall and had been informed that the matter was over. The City Engineer stated that he would break out the costs for the inclusion-of High Street and Moorpark Road intersection and would have a report at the next Council meeting. By general consent the matter was continued to the meeting of May 5, 1986. -13- City Council Meeting April 7, 1986 10.G. Budget Transfers and Appropriations The City Manager presented and reviewed his report dated April 4, 1986, and it was moved by Councilmember Yancy-Sutt on, seconded by Councilmember Woolard and unanimously carried to approve the recommendations of the City Manager as follows: 1. Appropriate $3,400.00 from the General Fund Reserve to Account No. 01-116-541 (Finance Department - Professional Services) for additional services from Arthur Young and-Company. 2. Authorize transfer of funds as follows: (a) $700.00 from 01-148-502 to 01-113-503 (b) $400.00 from 25-147-502 to 25-147-504 3. Authorize appropriation of $4,900.00 from the Park Improvement Fund for the demolition work at the future Community Park. 4. Authorize appropriation of an amount not to exceed $4,000.00 from Account No. 01-131-502 (Planning - Regular Employee Salaries) to Account No. 01-131-529 (Planning - Special Departmental Supples and Services) for moving related expenses for Director of Community Development. 10. H. Authorization to Transfer between Expenditure Accounts The City Manager presented his report dated April 3, 1986, and it was moved by Councilmember Yancy-Sutton, seconded by Councilmember Prieto and unanimously carried to approve the recommendation of the City Manager, and authorize him to approve within each department transfers between expenditure accounts: A. (1) Within the Personnel Costs and (2) within Supplies, Services, Maintenance and Operations budget categories, so long as the City Council approved budget appropriation for that budget category is not exceeded; B. Within each expenditure account for the Capital Outlay budget category. 10. p. Moorpark Road Washout (between Los Angeles Avenue and Arroyo Simi) The City Engineer presented his report dated April 2, 1986, and after discussion it was moved by Councilmember Yancy-Sutton, seconded by Councilmember Prieto that Option No. 1 be approved as recommended, and that action be taken to repair Moorpark road to its previous width with minimal improvements to the existing drainage ditch. -14- City Council Meeting April 7, 1986 11. STAFF REPORTS - INFORMATION ITEMS 11.A. Method of Assessment Spread - Parks Maintenance District and Lighting Maintenance District The City Engineer reviewed his report dated March 20, 1986, and it was received and filed by general consent. 11.B. Highway 118 Alignment Study The City Engineer reviewed his reportdated March 28, 1986, with the information that he would be meeting with Caltrans on April 15. Report was received and filed by general consent. 11.C. Roadway Striping on Old Route 118 Adjacent to Villa Del Arroyo Mobile Home Park The City Engineer presented his report dated March 20, 1986, which was ordered received and filed by general consent. 11.D. Moorpark Avenue Pedestrian Safety Project - Additional Improvements - The City Engineer reviewed his report dated April 3, 1986, and it was received • and filed by general consent. 11.E. (Considered earlier in meeting) 11.F. Report re M-1 vs. M-2 Area Near Commerce and Goldman The City Manager presented report dated April 3, 1986, and it was received and filed by general consent. 11.G. Moorpark Avenue Pedestrian Safety Project - Extra Work at the Northwest Corner of Moorpark Avenue and High Street The City Engineer presented his report dated April 2, 1986, and after discussion it was moved by Councilmember Yancy-Sutton and seconded by Councilmember Ferguson that the report be tabled and that the City Engineer be instructed to furnish a report stating what has been spent on the SB 821 project and how much is left over. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Yancy-Sutton, Ferguson, Prieto, Woolard and Mayor Weak; NOES: None. 11.H. Flood Control Fees in Moorpark 11.I. Recruitment for Alternate Public Member for LAFCO 11.J. Update re Neighborhood Councils By general consent these items were ordered, received and filed. -15- . City Council Meeting April 7, 1986 12. CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Councilmember Yancy-Sutton and seconded by Councilmember 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, Prieto and Mayor Weak; NOES: None. - - - - 12.A. Approval of Warrant Register Approved Warrant Register dated April 7, 1986, listing Warrants .Nos. 2864 through 2966 in the total amount of$262,273,90, be approved as recommended by the City Manager and on file in the office of the City Clerk, and the City Manager authorized to issue warrants therefore. 12.B. Storm Drain Construction at Peach Hill Park Approved Contract for Services with -J F J Construction, ,Inc. for construction and grading of Peach Hill Park, in amount of $6,222.00, as recommended by the City Manager. 13, FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS None. LITIGATION CLOSED SESSION At the request of the City Attorney a closed litigation session was called under Government Code 54956.9(c) and 54956.9(a), to discussion property needed for the extension of Tierra Rejada Road and relative to Mr. John Boething. The time of adjourning to the closed session was 1:10 a.m. The meeting reconvened at .1:35, with all members of the council present. 14. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Councilmember Woolard, seconded by Councilmember Ferguson and unanimously carried that the meeting stand adjourned, the time being 1:35 a.m. Respectfully submitted, /s/ Doris D. Bankus Doris D. Bankus, City Clerk APPROVED: ()/ Mayor 16-