The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink AboutMIN 1987 1019 CC ADJMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL Moorpark, California _ ...... 19, 1987. The adjourned meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark, California was held on October 19, 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 9:37 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, Thomas Ferguson, John Galloway, John Patrick Lane, and Mayor Clint Harper. Steven Kueny, City Manager; Thomas P. Genovese, Deputy City Manager; and Maureen W. Wall, City Clerk. 4. PROCLAMATIONS ,COMMENDATIONS __AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: None were presented. 5. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO,_THE AGENDA: M_O_TION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Galloway seconded a motion to continue Agenda Items 11.E., 12.A. and 12.B. The void vote was unanimous. 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS: A. Mrs. Connie Lawrason, 4291 Ambermeadow Street, asked the Council to reconsider appointing Mr. Joseph Latunski to the Parks and Recreation Commission. B. Mr. Angel Barrera, 375 Millard Avenue, stated he was opposed to the appointment of Mr. La'-unski to the Parks and Recreation Commission. C. Mr. Tony Aguilar, 14320 Avenida Colonia, stated he was opposed to the appointment of Mr. Latunski to the Parks and Recreation Commission. D. Ms. Joy Barrera, 375 Millard Street, asked the Council to reconsider the appointment of ,Joseph Latunski to the Parks and Recreation Commission. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark,-California_ _ _ 2 October 19,1987 E. Ms. Teresa A. Cortes, 1095 Walnut Canyon Road, stated she was very embarrassed by the appointment of Mr. Latunski to the Parks and Recreation Commission. She asked the Council to reconsider the appointment. F. Mr. Leo Barrera, 266 Sherman Avenue, asked the Council to reconsider the appointment of Joe Latunski. G. Mrs. Marlene Garcia, 334 Ruth Avenue, reported Mr. Latunski had made several racial remarks, and should not be on the commission. H. Mr. Kevin Uhrich, 1778 Third Street, Simi Valley, confirmed hearing the remarks made by Joe Latunski mentioned by Mrs. Garcia. I. Ms. Irene Barrera, 176 Second, urged the City Council to reconsider and appoint someone who would represent all of the people. J. Mr. Isaac Hernandez, 51 Majestic, stated he could not see how Joseph Latunski could represent the City, due to his feelings regarding certain people in the community. He felt there were better people available in the community. K. Eddie and Teresa Godinez, 370 Bard Street, asked that Joseph Latunski not be sworn into office. They did not feel he could represent the community as a whole. L. Mr. Steve Brodsky, 4572 Vista Del Valle, stated that when the people elected someone to the Council, that elected official was someone who reflected a philosophy which closely matched the philosophy held by the one who elected that official. It was the electorate's hope that the official would carry this philosophy throughout his duties. He urged the Council to reconsider the appointment of Mr. Latunski. M. Mr. Bernardo M. Perez, 4237 Canario Court, urged reconsideration of the Joseph Latunski appointment to the Parks and Recreation Commission. N. Mrs. Victoria Perez, 4237 Canario Court, asked the Council to reconsider Mr. Latunski's appointment. 0. Mrs. Beverly Harris, 13893 Christian Barrett, President of Steeple Hill Homeowners' Association, asked the City Council to reconsider Mr. Latunski's appointment. She asked the Council to appoint someone who was more concerned about the community as a whole. P. Mr. Bob Crockford, 7189 Walnut Canyon Road, asked the Council to reconsider the appointment of Mr. Latunski. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California __.._ 3 _ ___. _ __October 19987. Q. Mr. Tom Baldwin, 6475 Pepperdine, stated he felt residents had a right to have people who were not prejudiced against them serve on the commission. He asked the Council to reconsider the appointment of Mr. Latunski. R. Mr. Paul Garcia, 334 Ruth Avenue, stated he was disappointed that Mr. Latunski was not present to answer some of the citizen's questions. He did not feel the City of Moorpark needed any biased views, but needed new ideas. He asked the Council to reconsider Mr. Latunski's appointment. S. Mr. Wally Todd, 4240 Tecolote Court, asked the Council to reconsider Mr. Latunski's appointment. T. Ms. Leticia Hinojosa, 7340 Walnut Canyon Road, asked the Council to limit growth in Moorpark, and to reconsider the appointment of Mr. Latunski to the Parks and Recreation Commission. She felt Mr. Latunski was not a positive person in the community. U. Mrs. Patti Smith, 12686 Countrymeadow Street, was opposed to Mr. Latunski's appointment to the commission. V. Ms. Cynthia Hubbard -Dow, 8873 -1/2 Roseland Avenue, stated she did not think Mr. Latunski said the things he was being accused of. She was in support of his appointment. Councilmember Galloway commented that he was serious about the appointment of Mr. Joseph Latunski, and intended to keep that appointment. If Mr. Latunski ever made any of the alleged comments during his tenure as commissioner, Councilmember Galloway stated he would consider removing him at that time. Councilmember Brown stated she would like to hear what Mr. Latunski had to say about the matter. She felt it was not fair, to make a judgement based on hearsay evidence. Councilmember Ferguson stated he appointed people to commissions because of the job he felt they would do for the City. Councilmember Lane commented the color of a person's skin should not be an issue, but rather the contents of a person's character. MOTION: Councilmember Lane moved and Mayor Harper seconded a motion to re- consider the question of the appointment of Mr. Joseph Latunski to the Parks and Recreation Commission. The motion was approved by a roll call vote with Councilmember Lane voting no. Mayor Harper commented the main issue was not Mr. Latunski's personality, but his public comments. His inflammatory language was not acceptable. He asked the City Council to reconsider the! appointment of Mr. Latunski, and consider someone else who would represent the City on the commission. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California 4_ October__19, 1987 Councilmember Galloway asked the Council to afford Mr. Latunski an opportunity to perform as a commissioner prior to removing him from the commission. AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING, the Council recessed. The time was 11:42 p.m, At 11:47 p.m. the full Council reconvened. 7. COMMITTEE REPORTS: None were presented. 8. CONSENT CALENDAR: Nothing was presented on the Consent Calendar. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None were scheduled. 10. COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS: A. Consider appointments to the vacant_ positions on the Parks and Recreation Commission. No new appointments were made. After discussion, the following motion was heard. MOTION: Councilmember Ferguson moved and Councilmember Galloway seconded a motion to rescind all appointments that had been made to the Parks and Recreation Commission, and consider all of the nominations for appointment at one time. After discussion, the following amendment to the motion was heard: AMENDMENT TO THE MOTION: Councilmember Lane moved and Mayor Harper seconded an amendment to the motion to defer consideration of the appointments until after the Special Election to be held on November 3, 1987. The amendment to the motion was approved by a unanimous voice vote. After further discussion, a second amendment was heard. AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDMENT: Councilmember Ferguson moved and Councilmember Galloway seconded a motion to defer action on the appointments until a full Council was seated. The second amendment passed with Councilmembers Brown and Galloway voting yes, Councilmember Lane and Mayor Harper voting no, and Councilmember Ferguson abstaining. The main motion, as amended, was approved with Councilmembers Brown, Ferguson, Galloway and Mayor Harper voting yes, and Councilmember Lane voting no. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California 5 October 19, 1987 11. DISCUSSION /ACTION ITEMS: D. Consider the establishment of priorities for City projects and responsibilities. Staff recommended Council give staff direction as deemed appropriate. This matter was continued. 13. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: No items were directed to be placed on future Council agendas. 14. CLOSED SESSION: A. Personnel. B. Negotiations concerning the renewal of a_lease of Buttercreek Park to Boething Treel_a_n_d__ Farms, I_nc._,__pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8. Closed Session items were not considered. 15. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Galloway seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. The voice vote was unanimous. The time of adjournment was 12:12 a.m. 6� Mayor ATTEST: