Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1986 0519 CC REGMoorpark, California May 19, 1986 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark, California, was held on May 19, 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 7:02 p.m., Mayor James D. Weak presiding. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Woolard. 3. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmembers Thomas Ferguson, Albert Prieto, Danny Woolard, Leta Yancy- Sutton and Mayor James Weak; ABSENT: None. OTHER CITY OFFICIALS PRESENT: Steven Kueny, City Manager; Cheryl J. Kane, City Attorney; Lt. Mike Brown, County Sheriff's Department;.Dennis Delzeit, City Engineer; John Knipe, Assistant City Engineer; Richard Morton, Interim Director of Community Development; Thomas Genovese, Administrative Assistant; Diane Eaton, Associate Planner; and Mary Jo Rasey, Deputy City Clerk. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES There were no minutes to be approved. ADJOURN TO SPECIAL MEETING OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY At this time, 7:05 p.m., Mayor Weak adjourned the meeting to a special meeting of the Industrial Development Authority. It was moved by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton, seconded by Councilmember Prieto, and unanimously agreed to adjourn this portion of the meeting to later in the evening due to lack of Bond Council presence, and adjourn back to the regular meeting. 5. PROCLAMATIONS /COMMENDATIONS and SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS There were no proclamations, commendations or special presentations. 6. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC 6A. Jim Hartley, 5950 Gabbert Road, Moorpark, addressed the Council recommending something be done to force sand & gravel trucks to more adequately protect their loads as they travel through Moorpark. -1- May 19, 1986 6B. Connie Lawrason, 4291 Ambermeadow Street, Moorpark, addressed the Council as a member of Concerned Citizens of Moorpark, stating her feelings re the referendum measure on the upcoming ballot. 6C. Anna Belle Sessler, 6061 Gabbert Road, Moorpark, addressed - the Council to introduce her replacement for the Area Agency on Aging, and to thank Council for the opportunity to serve. 6D. Charles Sciame, 15750 Los Angeles Avenue, Moorpark, addressed the Council to thank them for the lower speed limit on Los Angeles Avenue near the Villa Del Arroyo Mobilehome Park, also to state the problem with the narrowness of the left turn lane into said mobilehome park and to request that the railroad track crossing be repaved due to the holes which make driving across it difficult. 6E. Ethel Sulkis, 270 Sierra Avenue, Moorpark, addressed the Council supporting the concept of "Town Meetings ". 6F. Lisa Scott, 438 Sierra Avenue, Moorpark, addressed the Council supporting the concept of "Town Meetings ". 6G. Roseann Mikos, 14371 E. Cambridge st, Moorpark, addressed the Council in favor of Managed Growth and against the Developer Agreement. 6H. Wally Todd, 4240 Telecote, Moorpark, addressed the Council to compliment on the action taken against porno newstands, ask for power lines on Williams Ranch Road to be undergrounded, present a '. letter written by Sharon Millar, support the "Town Meeting" concept and report that the referendum was a success. 6I. Amado Reynoso, 127 Flory Avenue, Moorpark, addressed the Council in favor of the "Town Meeting" concept. 6J. John Galloway, 338 Sierra Avenue, Moorpark addressed the Council in support of the "Town Meeting" concept. Councilmember Woolard stated that he would like to discuss the concept of "Town Meetings" since so many people seemed in favor of it. It was the general consensus of the Council that staff should research the matter and return a report at the next meeting. 7. HEARINGS 7A. Conditional Use Permit No. CUP -4502 - Sun Exploration and Production Company; 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 May 5, 1986 This item was presented by Frank Wein of Michael Brandman Associates, who outlined his more elaborate staff report dated May 14, 1986. -2- May 19, 1986 The applicant elected to wait until after public comments to speak and answer any questions. Mayor Weak then opened the public hearing, and the following persons spoke in opposition to the project: Joe Intiso, 15750 Los Angeles Avenue, Moorpark Charles Sciame, 15750 Los Angeles Avenue, Moorpark, President of Villa Del Arroyo Homeowners Association There being no more speakers, the applicant's representative, F. Kimball Joyner Jr., P.O. Box 2880, Dallas, TX. spoke in the applicant's interests, stating that most of the research discussed was based on several producing wells, and Sun was only asking for one exploratory well. There being no more comments to be heard, Mayor Weak declared the hearing closed. After some discussion it was moved by Councilmember Prieto, zeconded by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton and unanimously carried to ask staff to bring back a resolution of denial. RECESS At this time, the Mayor declared a recess, the time being 8:00 p.m. The meeting returned to order at 8:12 p.m., with-all members present. INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY At this time, 8:12 p.m., it was moved by Councilmember Prieto, seconded by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton and unanimously agreed to adjourn to a special meeting of the Industrial Development Authority. Mayor Weak then declared the meeting in order with all members present. It was moved by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton, seconded by Councilmember Woolard and unanimously carried to adopt Resolution No. 86 -1 approving Amendment No. 1 to the Indenture of Trust and Amendment No. 2 to the Loan Agreement, and authorize the Chairman and Secretary to execute said amendments. It was then moved by Councilmember Woolard, seconded by Councilmember Prieto and unanimously carried to adjourn back to the regular meeting, the time being 8:15 p.m. 8. ORDINANCES /RESOLUTIONS 8A. Adoption of Ordinance No. 72 re Judicial Review of Adminis- trative Decisions -3- May 19, 1986 The City Attorney presented Ordinance No. 72, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 1.01.320 TO CHAPTER 1.01 OF TITLE 1 OF THE MOORPARK MUNICIPAL CODE, MAKING APPLICABLE THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 1094.6 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, PROVIDING FOR JUDICIAL REVIEW OF ADMINISTRATIVE DECISIONS. It was moved by Councilmember Woolard, seconded by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton and unanimously carried to waive further reading of the Ordinance and declare it read for the second time. It was then moved by Councilmember Woolard that Ordinance No. 72 be adopted as read, which motion was seconded by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton and passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Woolard, Yancy- Sutton, Ferguson, Prieto and Mayor Weak; NOES: None; ABSENT: None. 8B. Introduce Ordinance No. Amending the Moorpark Municipal Code re Prohibited Parking or Stopping in Parking Lots Before the City Attorney presented the Ordinance, there was some discussion and it was the general consensus of the Council to have a line added clarifying the allowance of vehicles which are longer than normal to occupy 2 spaces verticallysbut not more than one space horizontally. Staff will re -write the Ordinance and return with it at the next regular meeting. 8C. Adoption of Resolution No. 86 -302, Establishing a 40 mph Speed Limit on Los Angeles Avenue Adjacent to illa Del Arroyo Mobilehome Park It was moved by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton and seconded by Councilmember Ferguson that Resolution No. 86 -302 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A SPEED LIMIT AND DIRECTING THAT SPEED LIMIT SIGNS BE POSTED ON LOS ANGELES AVENUE FROM 700' EASTERLY OF COLLEGE VIEW AVENUE TO CITY LIMITS. be adopted, which motion passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Yancy- Sutton, Ferguson, Prieto Woolard and Mayor Weak; i NOES: None; ABSENT: None. -4- May 19, 1986 ! 8D. Moorpark Lighting Maintenance Assessment District No. AD -84 -2 It was moved by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton and seconded by Councilmember Woolard, that Resolution No. 86 -303 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT, FOR "MOORPARK LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. AD -84 -2" FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 1986 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 1987. be adopted in co roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ncept, which motion passed by the following Councilmembers Yancy- Sutton, Woolard, Ferguson, Prieto and Mayor Weak; None; None. It was then moved by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton and seconded by Councilmember Woolard that Resolution No. 86 -304, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO MAKE CERTAIN_ CHANGES IN AND TO ORDER THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE "MOORPARK LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. AD -84 -2" FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 1986, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 1987, PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972; AND FIXING A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING OBJECTIONS THERETO. be adopted in co roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ncept, which motion passed by the following Councilmembers Yancy- Sutton, Woolard, Ferguson, Prieto and Mayor Weak; None; None. 8E. Parks Maintenance Assessment District No. AD -85 -1 It was moved by Councilmember Woolard and seconded by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton that Resolution No. 86 -305, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR "PARKS MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. AD -85 -1" FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 1986 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 1987. be adopted in concept, which motion passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Woolard, Yancy- Sutton, Ferguson, Prieto and Mayor Weak; NOES: None; ABSENT: N -One . May 19, 1986 It was then moved by Councilmember Woolard and seconded by II Councilmember Yancy- Sutton, that Resolution No. 86 -306 entitled: I A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO MAKE CERTAIN CHANGES AND TO ORDER THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE "PARKS MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. AD -85 -1" FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 1986 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 1987, PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972; AND FIXING A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING OBJECTIONS THERETO. be adopted in co roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ncept, which motion passed by the following Councilmembers Woolard, Yancy- Sutton, Ferguson, Prieto and Mayor Weak; None; None. 8F. Adopt Resolution No. 86- , Approving Development Plan No. DP -334 (Bel Air Sheet & Tube) City Manager, Steven Kueny and Associate Planner, Diane Eaton presented this item and asked that it be continued to the regular meeting of June 2, in order to obtain missing information. It was the general consensus to continue the item to June 2. 9. COMMENTS FORM COUNCILMEMBERS 9A. Councilmember Prieto wanted to know the options for the improvement of the intersection of High Street and Moorpark Ave. After discussion it was requested that the City Engineer report on this matter at the regular meeting of June 2. Councilmember Prieto also wanted to have staff pursue with the Railroad, the repair of the crossings within Moorpark. 9B. Councilmember Woolard asked about imposing "NO PARKING" on the west side of Moorpark Avenue. The City Engineer is to pursue this and report back at the June 2 meeting. 9C. Mayor Weak asked how many elements of the General Plan are yet to be completed . A report on the progress and a time table will be presented at the June 2 meeting. Mayor Weak also asked that the sent to the budget committee. Mayor Weak suggested having a of letting the people know the picked up. Also a way without know when the streets are to b subject of a City Newsletter be news release or some other way process for having stray animals resorting to signs to let people e swept. aM. May 19, 1986 RECESS There being no more Council comments, the Mayor declared a recess; the time being 9:00 p.m. The meeting returned to order at 9:10 p.m., with all members present. 10. STAFF REPORTS - ACTION ITEMS 10A. Moorpark Road Restoration Project - Award of Contract After discussion of the alternatives and safety factors, it was moved by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton that the bid of AC Construction be approved with alternative 2, and that a specific time limit be imposed and a fine levied thereafter, which motion was seconded by Councilmember Ferguson and passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Yancy- Sutton, Ferguson and Prieto; NOES: Councilmember Woolard and Mayor Weak; ABSENT: None. 10B. Moorpark Road Restoration Project - Budget Appropriation It was moved by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton and seconded by Councilmember Ferguson to appropriate $58,338 from the Los Angeles Avenue Area of Contibution Fund for the Restoration of Moorpark Road, which motion was passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Yancy- Sutton, Ferguson, Prieto, Woolard and Mayor Weak; NOES: None; ABSENT: None. loc. Budget Appropriation for Left -turn Lane on Moorpark Road at Christian Barrett Drive It was moved by Councilmember Prieto and seconded by Councilmember Ferguson to authorize an appropriation not to exceed $5,000 from the Tierra Rejada /Moorpark Road ROC for the subject project, which motion passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Prieto, Ferguson, Woolard, Yancy- Sutton and Mayor Weak; NOES: None; ABSENT: None. 10D. PD -1010 (Palmer) Park Facilities (Quimby) Fees This item was continued to a future meeting by general consent. 10E. Smoking at the Community Center This item was reported by Thomas Genovese, Administrative Assistant, who stated that when returned to the Parks and Recreation Commission -7- May 19, 1986 for their recommendation, it was stated by the Commission that smoking is allowed at the discretion of the user as long as it did not pose a fire hazard, and the Council being a user would set its own policy for meetings. It was moved by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton and seconded by Councilmember Woolard that there be "NO SMOKING" in Council Chambers during a City Council meeting, which motion passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Yancy- Sutton, Woolard, Ferguson, Prieto and Mayor Weak; NOES: None; ABSENT: None. 10F. Community Center Appropriation It was moved by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton that Council follow the Parks & Recreation Commission's recommendation for improvements and appropriate $6,200 from the Park Improvement Fund to finance these improvements, which motion was seconded by Councilmember Woolard and passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Yancy- Sutton, Woolard, Ferguson, Prieto and Mayor Weak; NOES: None; ABSENT: None. 10G. Pepper Trees After discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Yancy - Sutton to direct staff to proceed with the necessary preventative measures (spraying and fertilization) of the historical land- mark trees located on High street until further information is known concerning the health of said trees, and to continue the monitoring of the effects caused by the psyllid and any new developments and information that may occur concerning the situation, which motion was seconded by Councilmember Woolard and passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Yancy- Sutton, Woolard, Ferguson, Prieto and Mayor Weak; NOES: None; ABSENT: None. 10H. Second Year Capital Improvement Program It was moved by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton and seconded by Councilmember Woolard to authorize implementation of the 1986 -87 overlay and slurry seal projects in conjunction with the 1985 -86 projects, and direct City Engineer to present a revised proposal for inclusion in the previously approved authorization, which motion passed unanimously. May 19, 1986 10I. Waterworks District No. 1 Feasibility Study It was moved by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton that Council: 1. Approve selection of Arthur Young & Boyle Engineering ` to perform the feasibility study, and 2. Approve Cooperative Agreement with Waterworks District No. 1 and authorize the Mayor to sign on behalf of the City, and 3. Appropriate $24,412 from the General Fund Reserve for the feasibility study. Which motion was seconded by Councilmember Prieto and passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Yancy - Sutton, Prieto, Ferguson, Woolard and Mayor Weak; NOES: None; ABSENT: None. 10J. Decision - Making. Body for Occupancy of Industrial Buildings It was moved by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton and seconded by Councilmember Woolard to: 1. Direct that the questionnaire be amended to include identification of hazardous wastes or materials, 2. That current process of City staff determining minor/ major modification continue, except in cases where a hazardous waste or material is identified by the proposed user, in which case the determination of approval for occupancy is made by the Planning Commission, subject to appeal by the City Council, and 3. Direct that action taken in No. 2 above be included in Resolution No. 86 -276 (Permit Approval Processes). which motion passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Yancy- Sutton, Woolard, Ferguson, Prieto and Mayor Weak; NOES: None; ABSENT: None. 11. STAFF REPORTS - INFORMATION ITEMS 11A. Kavlico Grading Status The City Engineer, Dennis Delzeit presented his staff report dated May 8, 1986 stating that the plastic material over the slope area are to be removed. Councilmember Prieto asked if anything can be done to dress -up the finished portions of the slope until it is all completed. The City Engineer will discuss it with Kavlico and report back at the June 2, meeting. The report was received and filed by general consensus. 0610 May 19, 1986 11B. Service Life of Rubberized Railroad Crossings The City Engineer, Dennis Delzeit presented his report dated May 7, 1986, stating that the service life of the Goodyear product is 20 years, other brands are not as long - lived. It was the general consensus of the Council to receive and file the report, and to send a letter of intent to the Railroad in order to shorten the time it takes to proceed once the decision is made. 11C. Water Pipeline Materials The City Engineer's report dated May 13, 1986 was received and filed by general consensus. 11D. VCAG Citizens Transportation Advisory Committee Recom- mendations for 1986 -87 SB -821 Funds The report by Thomas Genovese, Administrative Assistant, dated May 17, 1986 was ordered received and filed by general consensus. 11E. Building Insurance The report from Steven Kueny, City Manager, dated May 16, 1986, was ordered received and filed by general consensus. 11F. Quarterly Report - January, February and March 1986 The Quarterly Report was ordered received and filed by general consensus. 11G. Final Conceptual Designs for PC Neighborhood Parks MM -1 and MM -2 It was the general consensus of the Council that the designs were acceptable, and that they be received and filed. 12. CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Councilmember Yancy- Sutton that the Warrant Register dated May 19, 1986, listing warrant Nos. 3097 thru 3159, in the total amount of $168,393.17 as approved by the City Manager and on file in the office of the City Clerk, be approved and the City Manager authorizeed to issue warrants therefor. Motion was seconded by Council.member Woolard and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Yancy- Sutton, Woolard, Ferguson, Prieto and Mayor Weak; j NOES: None; ABSENT: None. -10- I May 19, 1986 13. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 14. ADJOURNMENT It was a general consensus that the meeting be adjourned to a closed session pursuant to Government Code Section #54956.8, the time being 10:20 p.m. The regular meeting reconvened at 10:29 p.m. with all members present. There being no further business to be discussed by the Council at this time, it was a general consensus to adjourn the .regular meeting, the time being 10:30 p.m. APPROVED: Mayor -11- Respectfully submitted,