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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1987 1014 CC ADJMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL Moorpark, California 14, 1987 The adjourned meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark, California was held on October 14, 1987, in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California. 1. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 6:18 p.m. by Mayor Pro Tem Brown. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was continued to a time later in the meeting. 3. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Thomas Ferguson, John Patrick Lane, and Mayor Pro Tem Eloise Brown. Steven Kueny, City Manager; and Cheryl Kane, City Attorney. Absent: Mayor Clint Harper and Councilmember John Galloway. 4. CLOSED SESSION: A. Renewal of lease of Buttercreek Park to Boethinn Treeland Farms, Inc.- - - - -- - -... - -- — - - - - -- - — - - --- - -- B. Potential litigation___pursuant, to_- Government Code ,Section 54956.9(b )(11. — — -- - - - -- — -- - - - -.. C. Litigation concerning B.I.A. versus the City! of Moorpark. MOTION: Councilmember Ferguson moved and Councilmember Galloway seconded a motion to go into Closed Session to discuss those items indicated. The voice vote was unanimous with Councilmember Galloway and Mayor Harper absent. The time was 6:20 p.m. AT 6:20 P.M., MAYOR HARPER arrived and entered the Closed Session. COUNCILMEMBER GALLOWAY arrived and entered the Closed Session at 6:22 p.m. The full Council reconvened in Open Session at 7:38 p.m. Steven Kueny, City Manager, reported the Council took no action in Closed Session. AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING, the Council recessed, the time being 7:39 p.m. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, Cal i form a _ , _.2 _ October 14, 1987 1. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was reconvened at 7:50 p.m. by Mayor Clint Harper. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember John Patrick Lane. 3. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Eloise Brown, John Galloway, Thomas Ferguson, John Patrick Lane, and Mayor Clint Harper. Steven Kueny, City Manager; Cheryl Kane, City Attorney; Patrick Richards, Director of Community Development; Lt. Michael Brown, Sheriff's Department; Thomas P. Genovese, Deputy City Manager; John Knipe, Assistant City Engineer; Stan Raap, Fire Department; Joan Sidlinger, Code Enforcement Officer; and Maureen W. Wall, City Clerk. 4. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS,_.AND.SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: None were presented. 5. REORDERING OF,_AND ADDITIONS__TO,_THE AGENDA: MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Ferguson seconded a motion to add an item to the agenda concerning solid waste issues, since the need to take action arose subsequent to the posting of the agenda. The voice vote was unanimous. The matter became Item 11.K. on the agenda. 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS: A. Ms. Cynthia Hubbard -Dow, 8873 -1/2 Roseland Avenue, reported to Council that the Crossing Guard stationed on Spring Road was almost hit by a car. She suggested a flashing yellow light might be installed to avoid a similar occurrence in the future. Steven Kueny, City Manager, responded staff had been looking into the situation, and hoped to be able to install a flashing yellow light soon. 7. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Councilmember Brown reported the Bicentennial Committee would like the City to buy a rose on the Bicentennial Float for the Rose Bowl Parade. Councilmember Lane reported he had met with Dr. Stan Bowers of Moorpark College concerning the Delfin Street problem. The committee is still working to determine what funding might be available. 8. CONSENT CALENDAR: Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California 3 _._. October 14, 1987. Nothing was presented on the Consent Calendar. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. Consider vesting Tract Nos. 4340, 4341, and 4342; Planned Development Permit Nos. 1070, 1071 and 1072; and Zone Change Nos. 2815, 2816 and 2817, West_ village (Urban West Communities). The applicant is requesting approval to subdivide the subject property into 499 single family_ lots and five recreation lots as follows: Tract No. 4340, 166_lots; Tract No. 4241, 154 lots; and Tract No. 4342, 179 lots. The project is located adjacent, north and south of Tierra Rejada Road between Walnut Creek Road and the north terminus of_Tierra_Rejada Road at the Arroyo Simi. Patrick Richards, Director of Community Development, reported the applicant had asked that the matter be continued. MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Ferguson seconded a motion to continue consideration of this matter to October 28, 1987, at the request of the applicant. The voice vote was unanimous. 10. COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS: A. Consider appointments to the vacant positions on the Parks and Recreation Commission. Councilmember Galloway nominated Mr. Joseph Latunski. Mr. Latunski told the Council his goal as a commissioner on the Parks and Recreation Commission would be to get a park for the downtown area. He felt more parks could be built with volunteer, participation. He had also heard that there might be 54 acres of land available near the old high school site. Mr. Latunski also commented he would like to see the school district and the City work out a joint use agreement for the facilities in the 69 -acre park. It would be his preference, however, that a downtown park be developed prior to the 69 -acre park being developed. Mr. Latunski was appointed by consensus of Council. B. Councilmember Brown reported she had heard from a couple who wanted to build fencing on Tierra Rejada Road which would be topped with wrought iron to retain their view of the valley. She also reported the school bus is still coming down Peach Hill Road, and wondered whether or not it could be routed to come from a different direction. Steven Kueny, City Manager, responded he did not think the buses could be limited as to their routes, but perhaps they could be routed back on Tierra Rejada Road. C. Councilmember Lane asked that written materials related to agenda items not be placed on the dais before the Council Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California —.----4 _ _ October 14, 1987 meeting begins. He stated he would like to adhere to the deadline for the agenda packet preparation and avoid last minute presentations. AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING, the following motion was heard. MOTION: Councilmember Galloway moved and Councilmember Brown seconded a motion to recess the meeting. The voice vote was unanimous. The time was 8:22 p.m. The full Council reconvened at 8:27 p.m. 11. DISCUSSION /ACTION ITEMS: D. Consider the establishment o_f priorities for City projects and responsibilities. Staff recommended Council give staff direction as deemed appropriate. Consideration of this item was continued. G. Consider the Tree Removal Project -b-ids. Staff recommended Council award the bid. John Knipe, Assistant City Engineer, gave an overview of the staff report dated October 14, 1987 (revised). He reported changes could still be made to the list of trees to be removed. Three trees on Bard will remain, three palms on Sierra will remain, and pepper trees will be left whenever possible. Councilmember Brown suggested an ad hoc committee also look at the trees targeted for removal prior to the start of the project. Mayor Harper agreed with Councilmember Brown's suggestion, further suggesting the committee determine if meandering sidewalks could be put in. He also would like to see a tree replacement program presented soon. City Manager Kueny suggested the Public Works /Facilities Committee review the project, in an effort to save time. The committee could review the targeted trees prior to the award of bid, and also look for any additions, so that the addendum to the contract would be complete. He also reported only one letter was received from a resident who had some reservations concerning the tree removal project. Mayor Harper suggested the Public Works /Facilities Committee be the committee to review the project. MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Ferguson seconded a motion to direct the Public Works /Facilities Committee to review the project and to report back on October 21, 1987. The voice vote was unanimous. AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING, the Council recessed. The time was 9:07 p.m. A-I; 9:33 p.m. the full Council reconvened. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California _ 5_ October 14, 1987 Items 11.H. and 11.I. were heard together. H. Consider a report regarding illegal dumping within the Cif. Staff recommended Council direct staff as deemed appropriate. I. Consider a report regarding Code Enforcement activities from July 1987 to October 8, 1987. Staff recommended Council direct staff as deemed appropriate. Patrick Richards, Director of Community Development, gave an overview of the staff report for Item 11.I. dated October 9, 1987. There was no staff report presented for Item 11.H. Councilmember Ferguson asked the Code Enforcement Officer if the City had recourse to the property owner to remove abandoned vehicles. Joan Sidlinger, Code Enforcement Officer, responded the City did have recourse. Councilmember Galloway commented he would like to see an aggressive enforcement policy. Such a policy would correct a lot of the problems once citations were issued. Councilmember Ferguson stated he would like to see the City place an award for information regarding illegal dumping. A sign stating such should be put up. Councilmember Brown suggested Council direct staff to come back with a suggested resolution, and include plans for a reward program. By consensus of Council, staff was directed to report back on the problem, including options available, noticing requirements, and a reward system. J. Report regarding wall concerns on Lot 11 of Tract No. 4037 and RPD -1044 (CalProp). Staff recommended Council direct staff as deemed appropriate. Patrick Richards gave a brief overview of the situation, indicating an agreement had been reached concerning a wall modification. By consensus of Council, the report was received and filed. K. Concerns regarding the Simi Valley Landfill and proposed franchise agreement with Waste Management. No staff report was given. Steven Kueny suggested the Council urge the County to defer the appointment to the County /City Coordinating Committee, to be made on October 16, 1987, to allow for consideration of interested applicants. The first meeting was scheduled for November 22, 1987, with meetings held during the day. Councilmember Brown will attend the meetings. 12. ORDINANCES: n Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California _ .__ _6.. _- October 14, 1987 A. Ordinance No. 91. A proposed ordinance amending Measure F, an ordinance establishing a Residential Development Management System of the City of _Moorpark,_ relative to the annual residential development allotment for calendar 1986. Staff rdinance for second reading and recommended Council approve the o adoption. This item was not considered. B. Ordinance No. A proposed ordinance amending Chapter 2.06 of Title 1 of the Moorpark__ Municipal Code, relating to the resignation of commissioners. Staff recommended Council approve the ordinance for first reading and introduction. This item was not considered. 13. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: No items were directed to be placed on future Council agendas. 14. CLOSED SESSION: A. Renewal of lease of Buttercreek Park to Boething Treeland Farms Inc. - - - - -- - -- B. Potential litigation__ pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(1). C. Litigation concerning B.I.A. versus the City of Moorpark. MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Galloway seconded a motion to go into Closed Session to discuss those items indicated. The voice vote was unanimous. The time was 10:40 p.m. Council reconvened in Open Session at 11:45 p.m. City Manager Kueny stated there was no action to report. 15. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Lane seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. The voice vote was unanimous. The time of adjournment was 11:47 p.m. to October 19, 1987 at 7:00 p.m. ATTEST: � I _ /Liss.