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Moorpaark, California _ _ —_ — __November_4_,.._1987
The adjourned meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark, California
was held on November 4, 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 7:1.7 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, 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; Stan Raap, Fire
Department; Thomas P. Genovese, Deputy City Manager;
John Knipe, Assistant City Engineer; Mark Wessel,
Traffic Engineer; Michael Rubin, Senior Planner; Dalo
Long, Recreation Coordinator; and Maureen W. Wall, City
Clerk.
Absent: Councilmember Thoma -� Ferguson.
4. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
A. Proclamation der_laring_November 5through_ November 11, 1987 as
United Way of Ventura County Week in _the City__of_ Moorpark.
Ms. Kristie Carr was present on behalf of United Way to receive
the proclamation which was read by Mayor Harper.
B. Commendation to Se�eant TE!rry Hughes for his years.of_ service.
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to_ the _CitX_of Moorpark.
Sgt. Hughes of the Ventura County Sheriff's Department wa!
present to receive the commendation read by Mayor Clint Harper.
5. REORDERING OF,_AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
By consensus of Council, Item 9.C. will be heard prior to Item 9.A.
MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Lane seconded a
motion to add an item to the agenda concerning Warmington versus the
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City of Moorpark and concerning B.I.A.
the need to take action arose subsequen t
The voice vote was unanimous, and the
14.E., respectively on the agenda.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
__November _41__ 1987
versus City of Moorpark, since
to the posting of the agenda.
matter became Item 14.D. and
A. Mr. Mark Taillon, 13602 Donnybrook Lane, asked that a stop sign
and appropriate crosswalk; markings be installed at the
intersection of Christian Barrett and North Cedarpine, for the
safety of school children in the area.
B. Ms. Debbie Gibbs, 4017 North Cedarpine, cited the danger of the
intersection of Christian Barrett and North Cedarpine. She
asked the Council to install a four -way stop sign at this
intersection.
C. Ms. Joy Barrera, 375 Millard Street, suggested that an ad hoc
committee be appointed to look after the planning of the
downtown park, since there was not a Parks and Recreation
Commission at the present time.
D. Mr. Tom Baldwin, 6475 Pepperdine, felt Dr. Harper should remain
as Mayor. He also spoke against district elections for the
City.
E. Mr. Tom Thompson, 16601 Ventura Boulevard, Encino, of Warmington
Moorpark Associates, stated he was present to answer any
questions Council might have concerning Item 11.D. on the
agenda.
F. Ms. Teresa Godinez, 370 Bard Street, representing C.A.M.P.,
thanked the Council for reconsidering the downtown park issue.
She indicated their group was "Community Advocates for a Major
Park ".
7. COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Councilmember Brown reported the ad hoc patio tree committee had
decided two Magnolias and two Jacarandas would be planted on the patio,
and that a portion of the $1,000 tree donation from Jerry Straughan
would be used to purchase the tree-;.
Mayor Harper announced approximately 52 people had attended the
"American Tail" film showing sponsored by the Recreation Department.
Dale Long, Recreation Coordinator, declared the new event a success.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Consent Calendar Items B.C. and B.I. were pulled for individual
consideration by the Council.
A. Approval of Warrant Register:
- Prepaid Warrants Nos. 5794 - 5818 $187,700.50
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- Payable Warrants Nos. 5811) -- 5860 $217,891.43
B. Resolution No. 87- 424. A resolution approvingConditional Use
Permit No. 4508 Grace_. Chapel) approving__a church and day! care
center with conditions. Staff recommended Council approve
Resolution No. 87 -424.
D. Informational report concerning crosswalks on High Street.
Staff recommended Council receive and file this report.
Status report concerni_pA___Los _Angeles _Avenue right -of -way
acquisition. Staff recommended Council receive and file this
report.
F. Consider the use of the Community for a City__ Staff
Christmas Party. Staff recommended Council authorize the use of
the facilities.
G. Consider a reimbursement_ for the Science Drive Traffic_ Signal.
Staff recommended Council authorize the reimbursement to Cabot,
Cabot, and Forbes for $47,551.50 and return the Letter of Credit,
to Southmark.
H. Consider the acceptance of _money_ and designation of new fund for
bi ke /equestrian trail _purposes. Staff recommended Council
accept the money and designate the new fund.
J. Consider Peach Hill Park Inspection_ Reports. Staff recommended
Council receive and file this report.
MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Galloway
seconded a motion to approve Consent Calendar Items 8.A., 8.B.,
8.D., 8.E., 8.F., 8.G., 8.H. and 8.J. as recommended by staff.
The roll call vote was unanimous, with Councilmember Ferguson
absent.
C. Resolution No. 87 -425. A resolution authorizing_ the
installation-.of stop _ssigns at various _locations throughout the
City. Staff recommended Council approve Resolution No. 87 -425.
As outlined by John Knipe, Assistant City Engineer, there were
two resolutions offered for Council approval on this matter.
One dealt with several sites where the installation of stop
signs were warranted, and the second one was added after citizen
requests, and dealt with the placement of stop signs at the
intersections of Christian Barrett Drive /Cedarpine Lane and
Millard Street /Second Street. Council determined they would
consider each resolution separately.
MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Galloway
seconded a motion to approve Resolution No. 87 -425, a resolution
authorizing the placement and maintenance of "stop" signs al.
various (7) locations within the City. The voice vote was
unanimous, with Councilmember Ferguson absent.
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MOTION: Councilmember Galloway moved and Councilmember Brown
seconded a motion to approve Resolution No. 87 -426, a resolution
authorizing the placement and maintenance of "stop" signs at the
intersection of Millard Street and Second Street. The voice
vote was unanimous with Councilmember Ferguson absent.
Consider the formation of a Communj_ty_Center Advisory Council.
Staff recommended Council direct staff as deemed appropriate.
The staff report was not reviewed. Councilmember Galloway
stated he preferred the name, "Moorpark Community Center
Advisory Council ". Mayor Harper stated he was not convinced
that the City needed another advisory body, since staff was
overburdened enough already. Councilmember Brown commented this
advisory committee was to be a "hands -on" committee to raise
funds, etc., and not be involved with Parks and Recreation. She
felt this committee could also supply volunteers for dances and
be available to work with kids in the recreation programs.
By consensus of Council, the
Community Center" was chosen.
mentioned the committee would
fulfilling activities approved
Commission and the City Council.
name "Friends of the Moorpark
Steven Kueny, City Manager,
not be creating programs, but
by the Parks and Recreation
MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Galloway
seconded a motion to direct staff to do a Friends of the
Community Center volunteers report and bring it back to the
Council at a later time, with the Parks and Recreation
Commission or the Recreation Coordinator to be the guiding
director of the committee, whichever had the time. The voice
vote was unanimous, with Councilmember Ferguson absent.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
C. Consider vesting Tract Nos. 4340, 434__1, and 4342; Planned
Development Permit Nos. _1071 and 1072: and Zone Channce
Nos. 2815, 2816 and 2817.,__- West Villao_e__(Urban West Communities )._
The applicant is requesting approval to subdivide the sub, ect
pro- perty__ -into 499 simile family lots-and-five recreation lots as
follows: Tract No. 434.0,__166 lots;_ Tract No._ 4341, 154 lots;
and Tract No. 4342, 179 lots_ The project is located adjacent,
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north and south of Tierra Ri,j da Road _between Walnut Creek Road
and the north terminus of Tierra Re Zada Road at the Arroyo Simi.
The Planning Commission recommended that Council deny the
entitlement requests without prejudice. Staff recommended
Council approve the project with conditions.
The Public Hearing had been closed. Council continued
discussions concerning conditions to be applied to the project.
V 9:03 P.M., THE COUNCIL RECESSED. At 9:39 p.m. the Council reconvened, with
Councilmember Ferguson absent.
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More discussion
of homes, where
between the Home
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ensued, with Council concerned with the density
homes were located on the bluff and a buffer
Acres area and the proposed project.
AT 11:20 P.M., THE COUNCIL RECESSED. At 1.1:50 p.m. the Council reconvened,
with Councilmember Ferguson absent.
MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Lane
seconded a motion on Tract 4340 to take 15' from both lots in
the center of the design, and add that area to the terrain, pull
houses back 30' from the bluff and remove lot #34; on Dalway
remove four houses for a 160' buffer subject to an assessment
district with the County for maintenance of the park within a
two year time frame and if not accomplished by then, the buffer
would revert back to Urban West Communities (affected lot
numbers 64, 65 66, 67, 68, 69 + buffer). The motion failed with
Councilmember Galloway and Mayor Harper voting no, and
Councilmember Ferguson absent.
By consensus, further discussion of this matter was continued to
the Council's next meeting.
D. Appeal of_a Development Plan Permit No. 390 and conditional Use
Permit No. 4507__(_Sig_. Friedman) regardiR _ the construction of a
9,847 square foot industrial building including an_automotive
repair and incidental retail sales of automotive parts. Located
on the _ northwest corner_ of Los- _Angeles Avenue and Goldman
Avenue. Staff recommended Council take action as deemed
appropriate.
The Public Hearing was opened, and then continued to November
23, 1987, at 7:00 p.m. by consensus of Council.
E. Appeal of a Planned Development
regarding the construction of
service center and a four s_t_al1
on the west side of Park Lan
southy of Los Angeles Avenue.
action as deemed appropriate.
Permit No. 1066 ( Leonard _Liston
a___9,000 square foot automotive
coin operated car wash.
e Avenue approximately_ 180 feet
Staff recommended Council take
The Public Hearing was opened, and then continued to November
2.3, 1987, at 7:00 p.m. by consensus of Council.
F. Planned Development Permit No_. 1065_(Colin Velazquez) requestincl
approva_1_of a 27 466__ square foot_ automotive _. center t10,_102
square feet of service bays and - _9 J56__square feet _ of_ retail.
space) Located on the south side of Los Angeles Avenuet250feet
west of Park Lane Avenue. Staff recommended Council take action
as deemed appropriate.
The Public Hearing was opened, and then continued to November
23, 1987, at 7:00 p.m. by consensus of Council.
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10. COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS:
_November 4, 1987
A. Consider reorganization of the City Council.
This item was continued.
11. DISCUSSION /ACTION ITEMS:
A. Consider Grading within _Tract 3963 -2 (Griffin) to Construct
Collins Drive. Staff Recommendation: Approve the grading plan
for Collins Drive.
This item was continued to November 5, 1987.
B. Presentation concerninq_the Simi Valley Landfill Conditional Use
Permit by the County of Ventura. Staff recommended Council
provide comments as deemed appropriate.
This item was continued.
C. Consider the establishment of priorities for City proje_gts and
responsibilities Staff recommended Council give staff
direction as deemed appropriate.
This item was continued.
D. Report concerning homeowner complaint_ on_ Williams Ranch Road.
Staff recommended Council direct staff as deemed appropriate.
This item was continued.
12. ORDINANCES:
A. Ordinance No. 91. An ordinance amending Measure F, an ordinance
establishing a Residential Development Management System of the
City_ of Moorpark, relative to the annual residential de_velooment
allotment for calendar_ year 1986. Staff recommended Council
approve the ordinance for s?cnnd reading and adoption.
'This item was continued.
B. Ordinance No. A proposed ordinance amending Chapter 2_06
of Title 1 of the Moorpark Municioal__Code, relating__to the
resignation of commissioners. Staff recommended Council approve
the ordinance for first reading and introduction.
This item was continued to November 5, 1987.
13. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
The following items were directed to be placed on future Council
agendas: a report concerning an ad hoc downtown park committee, and
consideration of a ballot measure For June.
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14. CLOSED SESSION:
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A. Litigation concerning A -C Construction versus_,_th_e _City_,_of
Moorpark.
B. Potential litigation pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(b Lt).
C. Personnel.
D. Litii ation concerninoWarmington versus the _City__of_Mooroark.
MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Galloway
seconded a motion to go into Closed Session to discuss Items
14.A., 14.B., 14.C. and 14.D. The voice vote was unanimous,
with Councilmember Ferguson absent. The time of adjournment to
closed session was 1:03 a.m_
E. Litii ation concerning B.I.A. versus City_of Moorpark.
Items discussed during the Closed Session included 14.A., 14.B., 14.C.,
14.D. and 14.E.
AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING, the Council recessed. The time was 1:04 a.m. At
1:17 a.m. the Council reconvened in Closed Session, with Councilmember Ferguson
absent.
Steven Kueny, City Manager and Cheryl Kane, City Attorney, were
also present in Closed Session. The Council reconvened in Open
Session at 2:10 a.m. There was no action to report.
15. ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION:
seconded
Thursday,
Councilme
a.m.
ATTEST:
Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Galloway
a motion to adjourn the meeting to 8:00 p.m. on
November 5, 1987. The voice vote was unanimous with
mber Ferguson absent. The time of adjournment was 2:11
Mayor