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MoorparkL California _ December 16 1987
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark, California was
held on December 16, 1987, in the Council Chamher- of City Hall located at 799
Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California.
1. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 7:20 p.m. by Mayor John Galloway.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember John Lane.
3. ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmembers Eloise Brown, Clint Harper, John Patrick
Land and Mayor John Galloway.
Steven Kueny, City Manager; Scott Field, Assistant City
Attorney; Patrick Richards, Director of Community
Development; Lt. Michael Brown, Sheriff's Department;
Thomas P. Genovese, Deputy City Manager; Dennis Delzeit,
City Engineer; Mark Wessel, City Engineer's Office;
Michael Rubin, Senior Planner; Phil Newhouse, Director
of Community Services; and Maureen W. Wall, City Clerk.
�. PROCLAMATIONS. COMMENDATIONS. AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
A. Proclamation proclaiming December 13 to 19, 1987 as "National
Drunk and Drugged Driving Awareness Week" in the City of
Moorpark.
Diane Webster, President of the Moorpark High School's Students
Against Drunk Drivers, and Sergeant Kathy Cullins, Supervisor of
the Moorpark Police Department., were present to receive the
proclamation. Sgt. Cullins thanked the City Council for the
proclamation. She reported that the Police Department was
emphasizing this awareness within the community, and announced
that Mrs. Kay Hine, President; of the Ventura County Chapter of
Mothers Against Drunk Drivers, would be not be able to attend
this meeting to address the Council. Mrs. Hine is herself a
victim of a drunk driver, and is now confined to a wheelchair.
Miss Webster informed the Council that assemblies were being
held at the high school to inform students of the dangers of
drinking and driving.
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Mayor Galloway asked those with mobile telephones in their cars
to telephone the Police Department should they see someone who
appeared to be drinking and driving.
Mayor Galloway then introduced Mr. Philip Newhouse, the City's
new Director of Community Services to the Council and the
community, welcoming him as t.hP newest staff member.
5. REORDERING_OF,_. AND_ADD__ITIONS. TO, THE AGENDA:
After discussion by the Council , Item 11.11. and 11.J. was moved up on
the agenda, and directed to be heard aft.Pr the Consent Calendar. The
following motion was also heard:
MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Lane seconded a
motion to add items to the agenda concerning a possible waiver of fees
for the Moorpark Boosters and an Pxtension to the Princeton Signal
Agreement, as the need to take action arose subsequent to the posting
of the agenda. The voice vote was unanimous with the items becoming
Items 8.R. and 8.S. on the agenda, respectively.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
A. Mr. William Mason, 437 Shasta Avenue, stated he was not in favor
of the inclusions of loading lone-, at the Annotti project, as
they were to be sited next to hnmes. He pointed out that there
were no time restrictions for deliveries contained in the
current documents.
B. Ms. Valerie Busey, 2801 Townsgate Road, Westlake Village, of
Cabot, Cabot and Forbes, spoke concerning a request to modify a
Condition of DP -300. She asked the Council to consider that a
new agreement be prepared which would allow the City to go ahead
and study the traffic problem a-, a whole, and thus allow the map
for their project to record.
7. COMMITTEE REPORTS:
It was announced that a plan for an additional lane on Highway 23 in
Thousand Oaks would be forwarded to the Council for their review soon.
Additionally, it was announced that My, Rlar.her would remain with
V.C.A.G. through February, 1988.
The Bicentennial Committee announced that the City would be receiving
trees for planting under a program Pnt.itled, "Plant a Living Monument ".
Plans were underway for an appropriate trop planting ceremony.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR:
The Council determined they would not consider Item 8.F. (Consider Bond
Exonerations for Tract 2851 - Griffin Homes); or Item 8.G. (Consider
Bond Exonerations for Tract 3841 Griffin Homes). Item 8.K.
(Resolution No. 87 -440 - A Resolution approving Planned Development No.
1065, a 27,458 square foot automotive renter located on the south side
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of Los Angeles Avenue) was pulled for individual consideration by the
Council.
A. Approval of Warrant Register:
- Prepaid Warrants No. 5997 6019 $ 96,699.38
- Payable Warrants No. 6020 6n65 $2.12,146.47
B. Approval of Minutes:
1. Minutes of the Special Meeting of May 6, 1987.
2. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 6, 1987.
3. Minutes of the Adjourned Meeting of May 13, 1987.
Staff recommended Council approve the minutes as presented.
C. Consider approving an agreement for Moorpark _Bus Service_. Staff
recommended Council approve the agreement with the City of
Thousand Oaks and Laidlaw Transit, Inc. for bus service, and
authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement on behalf of the City.
D. Consider City Manager - Approved Contracts. Staff recommended
that Council receive and file this report.
E. Consider approving _an_ agreement for City___Hall construction
observation services. Staff recommended Council approve the
agreement with D.I.aL. Services for observation services for the
Moorpark City Hall project, and authorize the Mayor to sign the
agreement on behalf of the City.
H. Consider approval of the Final Map ._ for _Tract(Oliver)
_ 4095 Oliver nd
approval of the Agreement_ to Construct Improvements. Staff
recommended Council approve the Final Map and authorize the
Mayor to sign the agreement on hehalf of the City.
Consider the acceptance_ of
exoneration of bonds_ for PD_ -992
Street near Spring Road. Staff
public improvements as complete
exonerate the bonds.
publ is _ _ improvements and the
(Randy, s Tire)__ located -on High
recommended Council accept the
and authorize the City Clerk to
J. Consider the exoneration of for _DP- 315_f- Moorpark
Associates located_ on Goldman Avenue _north of_ Los_Angeles
Avenue. Staff recommended fnt,nril authorize the City Clerk to
exonerate the security.
L. Resolution No. 87- 435. A resolution conditionally approving the
appeal of the Plannin_ Commission approval of the Application
for en
Developmt Plan Permit No. 390 and Conditional Use Permit
No. 4507 filed by Siq Friedman for that certain_property_located
at the northeast corner of Los Angeles Avenue and Goldman_
Avenue. Staff recommended approval of Resolution No. 87 -435.
M. Resolution No. 87 -436. A resolution_approvinq__a rev__ision of the
Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Application
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Contract to extend the contract. for an additional eighteen (18)
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months. Staff recommended t'nuncil approve Resolution No.
87 -436.
N. Resolution No. 87- 4.3.7. A
Allotments for 1987 ( i_rst
approval of Resolution No. F
allotments for Griffin Homes
the number of allotments for
amended to 6.
resolution _awarding Development
-Phase). Staff recommended the
;7437 as amended. The number of
(I)A -87 -2) was amended to 70; and
Pardep Construction (DA -87 -3) was
0. Resolution No. 87 -438. A resolution authorizinq —an alternate
terminology for Planned Development Permits and Development_ Plan
Permits as required-by Division 8,_ Chapter 1_(Zoninq) of the
Moorpark— Municipal Code. Ctaff recommended approval of
Resolution No. 87 -438.
P. Resolution No. 87 -439. A resolution amendinq Resolution No.
87 -400 The Salary Plan) of the City concerninq_ the_position_of
Finance Officer. Staff recommended approval of Resolution No.
87 -439. -- - - - - --
Q. Consider the extension of the Franchise Agreement_ with Ventura
County_Cableyision to April 7, i.988. Staff recommended Council
approve the extension.
R. Consider a re uq est -from -the Moorpark_ Hi_ q h School Booster Club
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for a waiver of fees,_ plus_an extended hours use — permit _to
allow them to use the Community Center for their New.. Year's Eve
event. Staff recommended the waiver of use fees, but
recommended the club pay staff costs.
Consider a time extension to the Cooperative_,Agreement for the
Princeton Avenue S_ignal__proj.ect. Staff recommended Council
authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to sign the amendment to
the Cooperative Agreement with the �tata of California.
MOTION: Councilmember Lane moved and Councilmember Brown
seconded a motion to approve Ttems 8.A., 8.B., 8.C., B.D., 8,E.,
8.11., 8.I., 8.J., 8.L., 8.M., R N., 8.0., 8.P., 8.Q., 8.R., and
8.5., as recommended. The roll rall vntp was unanimous.
Resolution No. 87 -440. A _resolution_approvinq the Application
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for Planned Development Permit No. 1065 filed by Col_i -n Velaz9 uez
for that certain property_ located on the south side of Los
Angeles Avenue approximately_ ?50 feet_ west of _Park Lane Avenue.
Staff recommended approval of Resolution No 87 -440.
Councilmember Lane questioned whether or not this proposed
resolution was consistent with the City's Tree Ordinance
(Ordinance No. 89), and whether or not the City had adopted the
Tree Evaluation Formula. Assistant City Attorney Field asked
that the matter be tabled by Council until later in the meeting
when he had had an opportunity to review the matter.
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AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING, the following Di-,CUSSion /Action Items were heard:
11. H. Further consideration of the proposed purchase of communications
equipment. Staff recommended Council authorize the purchase of
the recommended system as outlined in the Staff Report of
November 18, 1987 for $7,500, and additionally appropriate
approximately $6,400 for the purchase and maintenance of said
equipment as follows: Traffic Safety Fund, $5,340; General Fund
$85; Gas Tax Fund $85; and the Community Development Fund, $890.
Lt. Michael Brown gave an overview of his staff report dated
December 5, 1987. The following motion was heard:
MOTION: Councilmember Harper, moved and Councilmember Brown
seconded a motion to approve the purchase of three 2--channel
mobile radios, one base station power supply, one base station
antenna, three individual desk chargers, three portable radios,
one remote control, one remote control installation plus cable
at 25 cents per foot, one base station installation, three
mobile installations with three holsters and belt loops; and to
authorize the expenditure of $6,765.16 from the funding sources
identified. The roll call vnt.p was unanimous. Council also
requested staff report back with a Consent Calendar item on the
exact amounts to be spent, and their respective funding sources.
l.l. J. Consider authorizing_ the City Manager_ to contract for plumbing
service for the Community -. Center roof. Staff recommended
Council authorize the City Manager to approve a contract not to
exceed $7,500.
Steven Kueny, City Manager, gave an overview of his report dated
December 11, 1987. Councilmembpr Harper inquired whether or not
the addition of needed drain-, would hinder the addition of a
dropped ceiling in the center in the future. City Manager Kueny
responded it would not. The following motion was heard:
MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Lane
seconded a motion to authorizP the City Manager to sign the
standard City contract for plumhing work to repair the Community
Center roof at a cost not to nyrppd $7,500. The roll call Vr)tr;
was unanimous.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Planned Development Permit No. 1064 and tone _Change No. 2813
TOPA Management Partnership requesting_approv —al to construct a
20,029 scgi_re foot neighborhood shopping center and a request to
change the zone from_TPD _(Trailer Park_Dev_elopment) —to_ C -2
General Commercial located at the southwest corner of New Los
Angeles Avenue and Moorpark Road. Staff recommended Council
approve both entitlement requests with conditions. The Planning
Commission recommended denial of the Planned Development. Permit
and change of the zone to (; -2_, General Commercial with a
limitation on uses that are office in nature.
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Michael Rubin, Senior Planner, gave a presentation of his staff
report dated December 9, 1987, which highlighted the proposed
project.
The duly noticed Public Hearing was then opened.
A -l. Mr. Paul Gienger, 1800 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 1400, Los
Angeles, of TOPA Management Company, stated he was representing
the applicant. He further gave a detailed overview of the
project and reported all but two people within the trailer park
had been relocated. They were actively attempting to resolve
the relocation of the remaining two.
AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING, the Pohl i c Hearing was closed, when no
one else wished to speak.
Councilmember Brown questioned whether or not the project conformed
with current zoning. Patrick Rirhards, Director of Community
Development, responded the area is currently zoned MH, but that
findings could be easily made to Find it consistent. Councilmember
Harper reminded Council that it was the intent of a previous Council
that this area be designated a Commercial Office (CO) zone.
AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING, THE COUNCTI RFCFSSFD, the time being 8:33 p.m.
At 9:02 p.m. the full Council reconvened.
After much discussion by the Council which focused on zoning and
whether or not the project area should be zoned C -2 (as the applicant
suggested), CO (as a previous Council had suggested), or CPD (as the
Planning Commission recommended), the following motion was heard:
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Brown seconded a
motion to table consideration of this item until such time as the City
Attorney could make a determination a,, to the correct zone designation
of the project site. The voice vo +.e wac unanimous.
10. COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS:
A. Further consideration of appointments to the Downtown Park Ad
Hoc Committee.
This matter was not considered.
B. Consider t_he_appoi_9tmen_t of members to the Parks and Recreation_
Commission.
Councilmember Brown nominated Mr. John Roberts, 14419 East
Loyola, to the Commission. The following motion was heard:
MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Harper
seconded a motion to appoint Mr. John Roberts to the Parks and
Recreation Commission. The voire vote was unanimous.
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C. Consideration of a Los Angeles Avenue Corridor_ Landscape,
Architecture and Streetscape Study.
City Manager Kueny suggested there be a "meeting of the minds"
with CalTrans first, in order to determine what they might allow
to facilitate our planning, since CalTrans cooperation was
needed. Councilmember Brown commented she would like to see the
High Street study completed first, with more detail included.
The following motion was heard:
MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Harper
seconded a motion to direct staff to bring back to the Council
by the first meeting in February, 1988, a Request for Proposal
for a Landscape, Architecture, and Streetscape Study of the Los
Angeles Avenue corridor complete with study parameters and cost
estimates. The voice vote was iinanimous.
D. Councilmember Brown commented on an apparent sidewalk problem on
High Street, and inquired whether or not the problem of cars
parking on the southwest corner of Spring Road and Peach Hill
could be remedied. Lt. Brown remarked the area could be
designated a "No Parking" zone.
E. Councilmember Harper asked what the status of the landscape
project was at this corner. Mr. Kueny responded that the water
meter had been set, and that staff was working with the
homeowners in the area to install the landscaping.
Councilmember Harper suggested an ad hoc committee be formed to
study the permanent weigh station issue. He felt membership
should be comprised of members of the Council, and members of
the Planning Commission. Councilmembers Harper and Lane
volunteered to serve on such a committee. Councilmember Harper
reported State and County peopl? would be contacted concerning
this issue, with a report hack to the Council in the future.
Councilmember Harper was also concerned about the Gann limit
question. Mr. Kueny reported a contract from an auditing firm
had been reached to assist. the City with this issue.
Information would be coming to the Council at their January 6,
1988 meeting.
F. Mayor Galloway reported members of the Ronald Reagan
Presidential Library Committee met with the Cities of Simi
Valley and Thousand Oaks. The Council directed that letters be
sent to the committee stating the City's interest in the
project, and asking to be kept informed of the project's
application. Councilmember Harper, commented he would like to
see the remaining land surrounding the library site remain as a
greenbelt area.
G. Councilmember Lane suggested the Council form an earthquake ad
hoc committee to prepare an earthquake plan for the City.
Councilmember Lane was appointed to the committee.
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Councilmember Lane asked whether or not the drainage problems on
Moorpark Avenue could be resolved. The City Engineer reported
the City had asked CalTrans to make improvements when the
overlay project on Highway 23 was done. The PD 1010 (Palmer)
drainage project which was i;o ha completed soon, and would aid
drainage of the problem area.
11. DISCUSSION /ACTION ITEMS:
A. Consider a report on _funding alternatives fora possible traffic
signal at the intersection of Campus Park Drive __and__ Delfen
Street. Staff recommended Council direct staff as deemed
appropriate.
This matter was considered later in the meeting.
B. Discussion of the Sphere of Influence boundaries for the City of
Moorpark. Staff recommended rouncil direct staff as deemed
appropriate.
This matter was not considered.
C. Consider_ a report__ concerninq_ councilmani_c districts. Staff
recommended Council direct. staff as deemed appropriate.
This matter was not considered.
D. Consider a request to modify a Condition of_DP -30_0 regarding the
traffic mitigation measure. Staff recommended Council concur
with the use of a Minor Modification to the condition concerning
traffic mitigation of DP -300, a-, proposed by the applicant.
Patrick Richards, Director of Community Development, gave an
overview of the staff report. dated December 4, 1987. He
reported staff had no problem with the substitution of the
City's new Traffic Mitigation Covenant and Agreement with
Condition No. 48 of Resolution 84 -13, as requested by Cabot,
Cabot & Forbes. The followinq motion was heard:
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Lane
seconded a motion to receive and file the report, which would
approve the action to proceed tinder a Minor Modification for the
substitution of the covenant..
E. Consider a request to approve the inclusion of loadinq _zones
within Planned Development Nos. 338 -347 and 349- 353____Annott i.
Staff recommended Council approve the proposed loadina zone
locations.
Patrick Richards gave the staff report dated December 9, 1987
which outlined the loading zone plan recommendation. He noted
staff had worked with the applicant and the issues had been
resolved. The loading zone plan recommendation had also
received the approval of' the Planning Commission. The
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applicant, Mark Annotti, addressed the Council stating they had
tried to keep the impact to the surrounding area to a minimum.
He also noted normal truck delivery hours would be 7:30 a.m. to
5:00 p.m. The following motions were heard:
MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Lane
seconded a motion to approve the applicant's proposal for
inclusion of loading zones mainly inside the proposed buildings,
the reduction in the amount of useable floor space from the
building so as to calculate the required parking, and an
adjustment in office and mezzanine areas. The voice vote was
unanimous.
Council was concerned with allowing loading and unloading within
40 feet of a residential area, and also concerned about delivery
times and how they might impact the neighboring area.
MOTION: Councilmember Lane moved and Councilmember Brown
seconded a motion to require that loading and unloading of
trucks occur between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday; and that loading and unloading would
occur on Saturday and Sunday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and
6:00 p.m., with staff to come back to the Council with final
wording of a condition st.atinq such. The voice vote was
unanimous.
Mr. Annotti expressed some displeasure at the possibility of
having to once again redesign his project. He was additionally
concerned that another delay might cause him to lose his
entitlements.
MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Harper
seconded a motion to direct that if the applicant was asked to
redesign his project, then the time line for use of his
entitlements would be extended. The voice vote was unanimous.
Councilmember Harper and Mayor Galloway were appointed to meet
with staff and the applicant. to resolve the concerns expressed.
AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING, Council recessed, the time being 10:45 p.m. At
11:15 p.m. the full Council reconvened. The following motion was heard:
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Brown seconded a motion
to add an item to the agenda concerning a 1 et.ter to be written regarding the
proposed presidential library, as the need to take action arose subsequent to
the posting of the agenda. The voice vote was unanimous. After some
discussion by the Council, it was determined that the matter would be placed on
the January 6, 1988 agenda, and that the Council's concerns would be expressed
to the other cities involved.
B.K. Resolution No. 87 -440. A_resolution conditionally approving the
Application for Planned Development Permit No._ -1065 filed by Colin
Velazquez for that certain _property_ located on the south side of Los
Angeles Avenue approximately 250 feet west of Park Lane Avenue.
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This matter was brought forward for Council's consideration, after
being tabled by the Council. Assistant City Attorney Field suggested
the assessment be considered after an ad hoc committee reviewed the
trees in question. The applicant, Mr. Colin Velazquez, expressed some
concern as to whether or not an extension could be granted under the
Permit Streamlining Act. The following motion was then heard.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Brown seconded a
motion to approve Resolution No. 87-440, and to direct that
Councilmember Brown and Lane review the site and report back to the
Council concerning the trees. The voirP vote was unanimous.
AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING, Council reordered the agenda, the time being
11:40 p.m. It was determined that the following items would be heard, Item
9.A., the Redevelopment Agency meeting, and Itams 11.A., 11.F., 11.I., 11.K.,
11.L., and 11.0.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Planned Development Permit No. 1064 and Zone Change No. 2813
TOPA Management Partnership requestin - _approval to construct a
20,029 square foot neighborhood shopping and a _q uest_to
change_ the zone from TPD (Trailer Park Development) to_ C -2
General Commercial located at the southwest__ corner of New Los
Angeles Avenue and Moorpark - Road. Staff recommended Council
approve both entitlement requests with conditions. The Planning
Commission recommended denial of the Planned Development Permit
and changing of the zone to C -2, General Commercial, with a
limitation on uses that are office in nature.
This matter was brought back for review in order for Council to
hear the Assistant City Attorney's opinion concerning the
consistency of the project to its zone designation. It was Mr.
Field's opinion that the land could be designated as General
Commercial, therefore the pro,jpct would be consistent with the
land use designation. After discussion by the Council, the
following motion was heard:
MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Lane
seconded a motion to find the project consistent with the land
use designation and the propos?d use. The motion was approved
with Councilmember Harper, voting no.
Councilmember Harper stated he was opposed to the motion since
it was the Council's intent in September of 1984 to amend the
land use designation to CO not C -2. Councilmember Harper also
suggested that the Council not allow any gas stations on the
project site, nor any mini- markets, nor any fast food
restaurants with drive - through windows.
Councilmember Lane suggested the concerns expressed might be
discussed with the Director of Community Development and the
applicant. Councilmember Harper, volunteered to meet with the
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Director of Community Development and the applicant. The
following motion was then heard:
MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Harper
seconded a motion to continue consideration of this item to the
Council's January 6, 1988 meeting.
AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING, the Council recessed, the time being 12:47 a.m.
At 1:05 a.m. the full Council reconvened.
11. DISCUSSION /ACTION ITEMS:
A. Consider a report on funding alter_nativ_es_ for a possible traffic
signal at the intersection of C us Park Drive and Delfen
Street. Staff recommended Council direct staff as deemed
appropriate.
Councilmember Harper removed himself from the dais due to a
potential conflict of interest, as he was employed by the
Community College District.
Councilmember Lane stated he was involved in the meetings
between the City and the college district. He reported the
district may be willing to help with the funding of the signal.
The following motions were heard:
MOTION: Councilmember Lane moved and Councilmember Brown
seconded a motion to direct staff to draft a letter to formally
request that the district assist in funding the Campus Park
Drive and Delfen Street traffic signal project. The voice vote
was unanimous with Councilmember Harper absent.
MOTION: Councilmember Lane moved and Councilmember Brown
seconded a motion to direct that the City Engineer's Office
prepare a proposal for design of the traffic signal. The voice
vote was unanimous with Councilmember Harper absent.
Councilmember Harper returned to the dais.
F. Consider approving an agreement_for insRection /administration
services for the Peach Hill Park erect. Staff recommended
Council approve the agreement and authorize the Mayor to sign
the agreement on behalf of the City.
This is proposed to be funded by the General Fund instead of the
Park Improvement Fund because the work by Graham is needed to
compensate for the past vacancy in the Director of Community
Services position. This will allow newly appointed Director to
work on other projects.
MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Harper
seconded a motion to authorize the Mayor to execute the
Agreement for Services with R. W. Graham and Associates for an
amount not to exceed 60 hours at $30 per hour, and to authorize
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a transfer from the General Fund (01) to the Park Development
Fund (05) for the amount of the contract at the conclusion of
the contract. The voice vote was unanimous.
I. Consider modification to the current scope__of work for the tree
ded ct
removal project. Staff recommen Council dire staff as
deemed appropriate.
MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Harper
seconded a motion to direct staff to finalize a list of trees
for removal for presentation to the Council, and to direct staff
to follow up with the affected homeowners for any comments or
concerns. The voice vote was unanimous.
K. Consider_ the support of a__proposed_ Ventura County Association of
Cities. Staff recommended Council support the formation of the
association.
MOTION: Councilmember Brown
seconded a motion to support
Ventura County Association of
unanimous.
moved and Councilmember Lane
the formation of the proposed
Cities. The voice vote was
L. Consideration of the Health Benefit Plan for C -ity Personnel.
Staff recommended Council direct staff as deemed appropriate.
MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Mayor Galloway seconded a
motion to authorize staff to proceed with continuing the current
Health Benefit Plan. The voice vote was unanimous.
0. Consider guidelines for use of the City!sSocial Services
account. Staff recommended Council direct staff as deemed
appropriate.
Councilmember Lane suggested the limit be raised to $200. After,
discussion, Council set an interim policy to reimburse
expenditures of up to $100 to he authorized by any Councilmember
or the City Manager. Funds are to be paid against the Social
Services Account. The item wac then calendared for Council's
January 20, 1988 meeting, to cnncider permanent guidelines fn-
expenditure accountability.
1 ?. ORDINANCES:
No ordinances were considered.
13. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
No additional items were directed to he placed on future Council
agendas.
AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING, the Council rPcPsced, the time being 1:35 a.m.
At 1:40 a.m. the full Council reconvened.
14. CLOSED SESSION:
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A. Personnel.
B. Litigation concerning Warmington versus the City of Moorpark.
C. Potential litigation pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(b)(1).
MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Harper
seconded a motion to go into Closed Session to discuss item,
14.A., 14.B., and 14.C. The voice vote was unanimous. The time
of adjournment was 1:42 a.m.
At 2:30 a.m. the Council r,Pconvened in Open Session. Mayor
Galloway announced there wa, no action to report.
ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Brown seconded a
motion to adjourn the meeting. The voirP vote was unanimous. The time
was 2:32 a.m.
Mayor
ATTEST: