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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1987 0401 CC REGMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL Moorpark, California April 1, 1987 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark, California was held on April 1, 1987 in the Council Chambers of City Hall of said City, located at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California. 1. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:15 p.m. by Mayor Clint Harper. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Galloway. 3. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Eloise Brown, Thomas Ferguson, John Galloway, Bernardo Perez and Mayor Clint Harper. Steven Kueny, City Manager; Cheryl Kane, City Attorney; Patrick J. Richards, Director of Community Development; Gerald Forde, Director of Community Services; Thomas P. Genovese, Director of Administrative Services; Lt. Michael Brown, Police Department; Dennis Delzeit, City Engineer; and Maureen W. Wall, City Clerk. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A. The Minutes for the Regular Meeting of February 4, 1987 were approved as presented on a motion by Councilmember Brown, seconded by Councilmember Galloway, and an unanimous voice vote. B. The Minutes for the Adjourned Meeting of February 11, 1987 were approved as presented on a motion by Councilmember Brown, seconded by Councilmember Perez, and a unanimous voice vote. 5. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS,_ SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: A. Proclamation commend ino_ Moorpark College _ during their _20th Anniversary Year. Mr. Jerry Olson, Public Information Officer for Moorpark College, was present to receive a proclamation commending Moorpark College during their 20th Anniversary Year. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California 2 April 1, 1987 Mr. Olson thanked the Council for the proclamation, and highlighted the college's past achievements. B. Certificates of Appreciation to those individuals and organizations assisting in the Neiqhborhood Clean -up Program. Certificates of Appreciation were presented to: Mr. Jim Keenan, Mr. Joe David, and Mr. Norm Cowlishaw. Those who were to receive certificates but were not present were: Mr. Eric Davies and Mr. Mike Anderson. 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS: A. Mr. Joseph C. Latunski, 289 Casey Road, felt citizens should receive free copies of agenda documents since news media representatives do. B. Mrs. Teresa A. Cortes, 1095 Walnut Canyon Road, stated that large trucks are not respecting the speed limit requirement on Walnut Canyon Road north of the high school site. She felt it was very dangerous for the children on their way to school. The City Council concurred, directed staff to determine the current speed limit, approach CalTrans with a suggested lower speed limit, if needed, and authorized the traffic control officer to concentrate an enforcement effort in the area. C. Mr. Jim Hartley, 5950 Gabbert Road, suggested curbs and sidewalks might be constructed in the Walnut Canyon Road area. Additionally, he noted there was an illegal parking problem in the area and suggested the City Council might consider raising the illegal parking fines in an effort to curb illegal parking. Staff was directed to look into the possibility of raising the parking fines. D. Mrs. Linda Todd, 4305 Northwest Cloverdale, spoke concerning the street identification concerns between Northeast and Northwest Cloverdale. She felt the address numbers could be changed to more clearly identify the physical location of homes on the two streets. E. Mr. Richard Thomason, 4720 Avedon Road, spoke concerning the truck traffic activity on Highway 118. He asked the City to do whatever it could to discourage the high level of truck activity along Highway 118 as it passed through the City. Mayor Harper responded the City is looking into the possibility of a permanent weigh station on Highway 118 as a means of reducing the high truck activity. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California 3 April 1, 1987 F. Mr. Bill LaPerch, 7200 Walnut Canyon Road, commented he felt a large portion of the truck traffic was coming from the cement facilities located near Happy Camp. 7. CONSENT CALENDAR: A. Approval of the Warrant Register: - Prepaid Warrants No. 4627 - 4654 $27,155.18 - Payable Warrants NO. 4657 - 4697 $62,462.95 The Warrant Register was approved as presented on a motion made by Councilmember Brown, seconded by Councilmember Perez, and a unanimous roll call vote. B. Approval of City Manager- approved contracts for Parks and Recreation, Adult Sports Officials and Scorekeepers. The contracts were approved on a motion made by Councilmember Brown, seconded by Councilmember Perez, and a unanimous roll call vote. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS: There were no public hearings scheduled. 9. ORDINANCES /RESOLUTIONS: A. Resolution No. 87- , possible re-naming of Moorpark Road to enhance�ublic safety response. Mr. Thomas Genovese, Director of Administrative Services, gave the staff report dated March 26, 1987. 1. Mr. Joseph C. Latunski, 289 Casey Road, felt the street names should have been watched more closely when they were originally submitted. 2. Mr. Tom Croucher, of American International Engineering and Manufacturing, 555 Moorpark Road, wanted the name of Moorpark Avenue changed. The Council felt one of the street names should be changed since emergency response times could be affected. MOTION: Councilmember Perez moved and Councilmember Ferguson seconded a motion to review any proposed names for Moorpark Road (Park Springs and Spring Street were suggested names), receive approval for the name change from the Fire Department, and adopt a resolution re- naming Moorpark Road. The voice vote was unanimous. B. Resolution No. 87 -378, approving Planned Development Permit No. 1058 for the construction of 22 single family units_ (Glenhaven). Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California 4 April 1, 1987 Mr. Patrick Richards, Director of Community Development, gave the staff report dated March 25, 1987. Mayor Harper suggested that an additional condition be added to prohibit asbestos products of any kind being used in the construction of the residences approved by this planned development permit, except as approved by the City Council. MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Ferguson seconded a motion to approve Resolution No. 87 -378, approving Planned Development Permit No. 1058 for the construction of 22 single family units (Glenhaven) as conditioned by the City Council at their meeting on March 18, 1987 with the additional condition as suggested by Mayor Harper concerning the prohibition of asbestos products. The voice vote was unanimous. 10. COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS: A. Appointment to the Ventura County Arts Commission. On a motion by Councilmember Galloway, seconded by Councilmember Perez, Mr. Paul Clay was appointed to represent the City of Moorpark on the Ventura County Arts Commission. B. Appointment(s) to_the Citizens Transportation Advisor Committee -CCTAC . This item was continued until April 15, 1987. C. League of California Cities' City Council -City Manager Leadership Team Workshop. This item was continued until April 15, 1987. D -1. Report concerninq_the Highway 118 Widening Committee Meeting. Councilmember Perez gave an overview of the committee meeting. He also asked for authorization to send a letter regarding the City of Moorpark's concerns with the Highway 118/23 connector. Council concurred. D -2. Councilmember Brown informed the City Council that the traffic management report on the Highway 101 construction project was only one page long. She felt the City should address CalTrans with our disfavor concerning the possible re- routing of traffic through the City along Highway 118. Councilmember Galloway suggested the Highway 118 committee address this issue also. MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Galloway seconded a motion to direct the Highway 118 committee to address this issue with CalTrans, since it was felt traffic Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California 5 April 1, 1987 would be re- routed through Moorpark along Highway 118. The voice vote was unanimous. E. Follow-up Report of the recently held Town Hall Meeting. Steven Kueny, City Manager, gave an overview of the meeting. He suggested the City hold one meeting in the Spring and one meeting in the Fall each year. Mayor Harper suggested having the meetings quarterly. Councilmember Perez thought the City should rotate the meeting site. MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Ferguson seconded a motion to hold quarterly Town Hall Meetings with the meeting sites to be rotated. Every other meeting is to be held at City Hall. The voice vote was unanimous. Councilmember Galloway asked the City Council to remember staff is working extra time to attend the Town Hall Meetings. F. Councilmember Galloway suggested the City Council meetings should not last longer than midnight. He thought the Council Meetings could begin at 6:00 p.m. in order to be completed by midnight. Staff informed Council the meeting room was not available until after 6:00 p.m. G. Councilmember Brown reported that a hearing is scheduled to receive public comment concerning public officers liability concerns. Steven Kueny commented he would discuss the matter with the City's insurance broker and see what the League of California Cities will be providing in the way of testimony on this concern. H. Mayor Harper suggested the City have a representative attend the City Selection Committee meeting. Councilmember Brown was directed to attend the meeting by a consensus of Council. 11. STAFF REPORTS /RECOMMENDED ACTION ITEMS: 11. A. Report asking for sidewalk and road improvements on the north side of High _Street (SB -821 Grant Application). Staff Recommendation was to authorize staff to proceed with applying for SB -821 funds to facilitate improvements. The Director of Community Services presented his report dated March 23, 1987, recommending that the City Council authorize the submission of an application to Ventura County Association of Governments for a grant under Senate Bill 821 for the construction of sidewalks, curb, gutter and pavement for pedestrian safety for the area along the North side of High Street, more particularly described as follows: Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California 6 April 1, 1987 PROJECT GRANT PROJECT _ _ ESTIMATED COST REQUEST AMOUNT High Street - North side $132,000 $45,123 from Bard Street east to approximately 150 feet from Moorpark Road. This project would include a sidewalk, curb, gutter and pavement of approxi- mately 1,400 feet. MOTION: After discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Perez, seconded by Councilmember Brown and unanimously carried that the recommendation of the Director of Community Services be approved and that an application be made to Ventura County Association of Governments requesting SB -321 funding for sidewalks, curb, gutter and pavement along the north side of High Street east to approximately 150 feet from Moorpark Road, to provide for pedestrian safety; and that staff be authorized to request an extension for the use of SB -821 funds in the amount of $20,000 received last year. This is with the understanding that the funds for last year would be used in conjunction with 1987/88 SB -821 funds received for the improvements described. 11. B. Consideration of a one maintenance agreement with Urban West Communities for _ North_ Meadows Park. Staff Recommendation was to approve the special provisions identifying park maintenance performance standards and approve Urban West Communities' maintenance of the park. Gerald Forde, Director of Community Services gave the staff report dated March 27, 1987. It was also reported that there is a type of bench in this park which allows water to remain on the seat. Council directed staff to alleviate the problem or to replace the bench with a style which did not let water collect on its surface. Council received and filed the report by consensus. 11. C. Consideration of the removal of 26 trees alonq Second and Third Streets which_ are 1 i fti ng and destro�ri ng the curbs and sidewalks. Staff Recommendation was to approve the tree removal and necessary curb and sidewalk repair. Gerald Forde gave the staff report dated March 27, 1987. Councilmember Perez asked why the City was not replacing the trees which would be removed. Steven Kueny answered the tree committee was looking into this. MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Galloway seconded a motion to direct staff to proceed with the sidewalk /tree removal program (which would include remedial Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California 7 April 1, 1987 work to retain a limited number of trees on the Second Street, Third Street and Bard Street project) and include the maximum sidewalk /tree areas as possible within the $81,900 available with the areas to include: (a) the original scope (with review) of the Second Street, Third Street, and Bard Street Project; and (b) balance as determined by City staff in areas such as Shasta Street and Sierra Avenue; direct staff to obtain a proposal from Willdan and Associates for the preparation of Plans and Specifications, and Inspection Services as they relate to this project; direct staff to return at the April 15, 1987, City Council meeting with: (a) a recommendation on the scope of the sidewalk /tree removal program as identified in number 1 above, and (b) a recommendation on the proposal from Willdan and Associates for the Professional Services of this project; and that as a part of the tree replacement program the trees are to be replanted within the next six months. The voice vote was unanimous. AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING, the Council recessed, the time being 9:00 p.m. The full Council reconvened at 9:20 p.m. 11. D. Consideration_ of the Parks and Recreation Commission's recommendation concerning Peach Hill Park improvements. Staff Recommendation was to finalize the Peach Hill Park improvements and appropriate the necessary funds. This item was continued to April 15, 1987. 11. E. Park Lane_ Center - "No Parking Zone_". Consideration of a request to remove the no parking zone along Los Angeles Avenue adjacent to the Park Lane Center. Staff Recommendation was to take no action regarding the request. Patrick Richards gave the staff report dated March 25, 1987 which included a letter from Mr. Ronald Ockander, owner of the property. 1. Mr. Joseph C. Latunski, 289 Casey Road, felt the City should enforce the no parking zone as it currently exists, and deny the request for no parking. 2. Mr. Jim Hartley, 5950 Gabbert, commended staff for their report, and recommended that the City Council deny the request. MOTION: Councilmember Perez moved and Councilmember Galloway seconded a motion to deny Mr. Ockander's request to remove the "No Parking" zone along Los Angeles Avenue adjacent to the Park Lane Center as a safety precaution. Mayor Harper asked the Police Department to enforce the no parking zone more diligently. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California 8 April 1, 1987 11. F. Parking In -Lieu: 15 -17 High Street. Consideration of a request to place four additional parking spaces within a future parking in -lieu fee agreement. Staff Recommendation was to allow the property owner to place the four additional parking spaces into a future parking in -lieu fee agreement. Patrick Richards gave the staff report dated March 27, 1987. 1. Ms. Debbie Naves, LBH Engineering, representative for the applicant, stated they were in favor of adding slats to the existing chain link fence, rather than a solid wood fence. 2. Mrs. Joseph C. Latunski, 289 Casey Road, felt the City needed more parking along High Street. 3. Mr. Jim Hartley, 5950 Gabbert, suggested the in -lieu parking policy be looked at so the monies collected could be utilized immediately. 4. Ms. Cindy Allison, 4485 Sunsetmeadow Court, strongly urged the City Council to approve staff's recommendation. MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Ferguson seconded a motion to approve the request to allow fourteen parking spaces on -site and provide thirteen parking spaces within a future parking in -lieu fee agreement not to exceed $28,889 ($2,222.22 per space); that landscaping be provided within and adjacent to the parking lot in a manner approved by the Director of Community Development; that a solid 6 foot high wooden fence be provided on the east property line adjacent to the residential lot and at the north end of the parking lot to separate it from the residence; and that a covenant be recorded on the northerly parcel (AP# 512 - 091 -1) to retain the seven parking spaces regardless of ownership. AMENDMENT TO THE MOTION: Councilmember Galloway moved and Councilmember Perez seconded a motion to additionally direct staff to contact Southern Pacific Railroad concerning the possibility of leasing their land at the southwest corner of High Street and Moorpark Avenue for a parking lot; and to investigate the possibility of using a less expensive method of surfacing the lot. The voice vote was approved with Councilmembers Galloway, Perez and Mayor Harper voting in the affirmative, Councilmember Brown voting no, and Councilmember Ferguson abstaining from the vote. The voice vote on the original motion as amended was approved unanimously. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California 9 April 1, 1987 ITEM 11.K. WAS HEARD AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING BY CONSENSUS OF THE COUNCIL. 11. K. Report addressing street identification concerns: Walnut Canon-Walnut Street and N/E Cloverdale -N /W Cloverdale. Staff Recommendation was to direct staff to take any necessary action. Lt. Mike Brown, Police Department, gave the staff report dated March 17, 1987. 1. Ms. Doris Sutherland, 4325 Northwest Cloverdale, asked the Council to make a change to differentiate between Northwest and Northeast Cloverdale. 2. Ms. Sandra Thompson, 4337 Northwest Cloverdale, also spoke in favor of a change in either street names or addresses. 3. Mr. Joseph C. Latunski, 289 Casey Road, asked that Walnut Canyon Road be changed to Moorpark Avenue all the way to the city limits. He also felt the Council needed to resolve the problem with Northwest and Northeast Cloverdale streets. MOTION: Councilmember Perez moved and Councilmember Galloway seconded a motion to direct the Police Department and the City Engineer to draft alternative solutions to the problems; to direct the city staff to notice all the residents on Cloverdale Street about the recognized problem and ask for their assistance in developing solutions; hold a public hearing on the matter once city staff has completed their study; direct staff to renumber residences on Cloverdale, if possible, and if not, then to review other alternatives which might be available; and that Walnut Canyon Road will remain unchanged. The motion was approved on a voice vote with Councilmember Ferguson voting no. ITEM 12.H. WAS HEARD AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING BY CONSENSUS OF THE COUNCIL. 12. H. Report concerning emergency _response time in the City of Moorpark. Lt. Mike Brown gave the staff report dated March 26, 1987, which indicated the County Fire Department's average emergency response time for the local fire station is 2.06 minutes; 88% of their calls are within the city limits; and 657 calls were taken in 1986. The Police Department's emergency response time for calls in the city limits was 5.9 minutes, and 513 emergency calls were taken during the year. Of the dry run calls, 46% are due to refusal of service. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California 10 11. G April 1, 1987 1. Mr. Pruner, Pruner Ambulance Company, complimented the City Council on pursuing the street name changes to aid emergency response times. He then gave an overview of his firm's response times for the City of Moorpark indicating their average emergency response time is 12.2 minutes; they transport an average of 22 patients per month with 13 dry run 2. Mr. John Patrick Lane, 12591 Crystal Ranch Road, commended Mr. Pruner and his organization for their response times to the City, and asked the Council to look into improving the dispatch system currently in place. Consider the acceptance of a right -of -way dedication from Country Properties for the _ Los Angeles Avenue Widening Project. Staff Recommendation was to accept the dedication and authorize the Mayor to execute the necessary documents. Dennis Delzeit, City Engineer, gave the staff report dated March 19, 1987. MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and seconded a motion to authorize the necessary documents for the right -of Properties, Ltd., and Jerome and Bryna City Clerk to record the documents. unanimous. Councilmember Ferguson Mayor to execute the tray offered by Country Kimmel, and direct the The voice vote was 11. H. Consideration of right -of -way condemnation for the Tierra Rejada Road and Bridge Project (Boething). Staff Recommendation was to adopt the necessary resolution and direct the City Attorney to proceed as required. Steven Kueny gave the staff report. Dennis Delzeit commented that he would like to see the bid opening for this project delayed a week to attract more bidder participation. There are several bridge project bids to be opened the same day in the Los Angeles area. MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Perez seconded a motion to add this item to the agenda under Government Code Section 54954.2, which allows items to be brought before the Council when a need for action arose subsequent to the posting of the agenda. The voice vote was unanimous. This item was then added to the agenda. MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Perez seconded a motion to delay the bid opening for the Tierra Rejada Road and Bridge project to April 14, 1987. The voice vote was unanimous. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California 11 April 1, 1987 After some discussion concerning the right -of -way condemnation the following motion was heard: MOTION: Item 11.H., concerning the right -of -way condemnation for the Tierra Rejada Road and Bridge Project (Boething) be held in Closed Session to discuss the on -going negotiations. The voice vote was unanimous. MOTION: A motion to continue consideration of the approval of a proposed resolution finding it necessary for the City to acquire right -of -way from the Boething property and directing the City Attorney to proceed with the actions necessary to implement this finding, and approving a Negative Declaration was made by Councilmember Perez, seconded by Councilmember Brown, and approved by a unanimous voice vote. 11. I. Appropriation of funds for additional services for acquisition of property for Tierra Rejada Road Extension. Staff Recommendation was to appropriate $12,000 from the Tierra Rejada /Moorpark Area of Contribution (AOC) Fund for acquisition related services. Steven Kueny gave the staff report dated April 1, 1987. MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Galloway seconded a motion to appropriate $15,000 for the legal and engineering services for the necessary property acquisition for the Tierra Rejada Road extension with the funds to be appropriated from the Tierra Rejada /Moorpark Road AOC pending assessment as part of the Tierra Rejada Road Area of Benefit. The roll call vote was unanimous. 11. J. Consideration of_a_Cooperative Agreement with CalTrans traffic siqnal construction at the intersection of Gat Road /Tierra Rejad a Recommendation was Mayor to execute City. _Road and Los Angeles Avenue. Staff to approve the agreement and authorize the the necessary documents on behalf of the Dennis Delzeit gave the staff report dated March 26, 1987. there were no questions from the Council. MOTION: Councilmember Ferguson moved and Councilmember Galloway seconded a motion to approve Cooperative Agreement No. 3817 for the installation of a traffic control signal system at the intersection of Gabbert Road /Tierra Rejada Road and Los Angeles Avenue and authorize the Mayor to execute said agreement on behalf of the City. The voice vote was unanimous. Report on the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) Pro ram. Staff Recommendation was to appropriate $2,000 to fund the City's share of the costs of providing the DARE program. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California 12 April 1, 1987 Lt. Brown gave the staff report dated March 26, 1987. 11 11. 11. MOTION: Councilmember Ferguson moved and Councilmember Galloway seconded a motion to provide $1,500 instead of $2,000 as the City's share for the funding of the DARE program and include this item in the budget process for 1987/88; and to direct staff to establish a separate city account for the DARE program, which will include the school district's funds. The voice vote was unanimous. M. Consider the installation of stop signs within and adjacent to Tract No. 3306 (Glenhavenj. Staff Recommendation was to adopt the resolution to authorize the installation of the stop signs. W a Dennis Delzeit gave the staff report dated January 13, 1987. MOTION: Councilmember Ferguson moved and Councilmember Perez seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 87 -379 authorizing the installation of two -way stop signs on North Clavelle Avenue /North Clavelle Court at East Inglewood Street. The voice vote was unanimous. Proposed establishment of Ventura County_ Division of the League of California Cities and alternatives to the Ventura County Assoc Recommendation the League and ation of Governments __AVCAGj. Staff was to endorse the Ventura County Division of an alternative to VCAG. Steve Kueny gave the staff report dated April 1, 1987. MOTION: Councilmember Ferguson moved and Councilmember Perez seconded a motion to support the elimination of VCAG, the formation of a Ventura County Transportation Commission (with a preferred 15 member commission, if not, a 7 member commission), continue the relationship with the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) along with creation of a Ventura County Division of the League of California Cities; direct the designated City Councilmembers to represent this action at the April 9th VCAG General Assembly and April 10th Channel Counties Division of the League meetings; and appoint Councilmember Brown to represent the City at the VCAG meeting to be held in Solvang. The voice vote was unanimous. Consideration of off- road _motorgycle enforcement sign placement. Staff Recommendation was to not purchase and erect off -road signs. Lt. Brown gave the staff report dated March 18, 1987. By consensus of Council, Lt. Brown's report recommending the City not purchase and erect signs prohibiting off -road vehcile use, was received and filed. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California 13 April 1, 1987 11. P. Consideration of a City newsletter. Consideration of the publication of the City's first newsletter. Staff Recommendation was to direct staff to proceed in the manner which the Council deemed appropriate. Thomas Genovese gave the staff report. By consensus of Council the newsletter will be printed on letter quality paper instead of newsprint, and Councilmembers Galloway and Perez were appointed to a sub - committee to work with staff to develop topics for the city newsletter. Consideration of a potential moratorium during the General Plan, Land Use Element, and Circulation Element Updates. Staff Recommendation was to give staff direction to proceed. Steven Kueny gave a brief introduction of the item which was brought forth by the Council for consideration. 1. Mr. Ronald Tankersley, 2800 28th Street, Santa Monica, of Carlsberg Financial Corporation, asked if there would be any impact on their property. Mr. Kueny answered no. 2. Mr. Joseph C. Latunski, 289 Casey Road, spoke in favor of a moratorium until the General Plan update takes place. Councilmember Galloway was in favor of the moratorium as it would allow the City to look at the General Plan without being hamstrung by applications that might interfere with the element updates. He also favored a designated area north of the arroyo to the City limits. Additionally he felt the focus of the update could be identified, and areas not focused upon could then be released. Those applications in process would continue. The moratorium would cover residential, commercial and industrial. Councilmember Ferguson commented he did not like the word "moratorium ". Additionally he felt a moratorium was not necessary since the passage of Measure F in November 1986. He felt the updates to the General Plan would not take very long. Councilmember Brown felt the Planning Commission could capably manage to carry out the City Council desires. MOTION: Councilmember Galloway moved and Councilmember Perez seconded a motion to direct staff to prepare a moratorium ordinance to include the area of the City north of the Arroyo Simi to the City limits subject to the General Plan scoping process; and that the moratorium was to be in effect 45 days and would apply only to new applications received after April 2, 1987. The voice vote was approved with Councilmembers Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California 14 April 1, 1987 Galloway, Perez and Mayor Harper voting yes, and Councilmembers Brown and Ferguson voting no. 12. STAFF REPORTS /INFORMATION ITEMS: A. Report on the traffic signal operation at Moorpark Road and High Street. This report addressed Council and public concern over the operation of the traffic signal. It indicated turning movements would be facilitated, intersection capacity would be increased, and overall Intersection delays would be reduced once improvements were completed by CalTrans and the developer of property located at the northwest corner of the intersection (PD- 1010). The staff report presented by Dennis Delzeit was received and filed. AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING, Council recessed, the time being 12:45 a.m. The full Council reconvened at 1:03 a.m. 12. B. Status report regarding discussions with Moorpark Unified School District concerninq_ potential uses of the current high school site. Steven Kueny gave the staff report dated March 27, 1987. He outlined a suggestion that the western portion of the lower fields might be used as an interim park site. There were no questions from the Council. 1. Mr. Joseph C. Latunski, 289 Casey Road, urged the City to acquire the property, not just utilize the field for interim use. MOTIONS: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Ferguson seconded a motion to refer the matter for use of a portion of the lower field area as an interim park site at the current high school site to the Parks & Recreation Commission for a report back to the City Council on April 15, 1987; and to direct City staff to meet with School District staff to obtain pertinent information and any concerns on the interim park proposal. The voice vote was unanimous. C. Report concerning the removal of_Eu_c_a_l ntus trees on Los_ Angeles Avenue west of Buttercreek _ This report, which was received and filed by the Council, stated CalTrans had determined the trees should be removed in this area due to traffic visibility problems. D. Information regarding staff implementation of Council's direction regarding bus benches. This report, which was received and filed by the Council, informed Council that Norman Bench Advertising Company had Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California 15 April 1, 1987 been informed of the City's encroachment permit process, insurance requirements and sign ordinance. E. Report concerning off -road motorcycle enforcement. This report, which was received and filed by the Council, indicated the number of field interrogations and arrests which occurred during a concentrated off -road motorcycle patrol. F. Information regarding the schedule of development for the City of Moorpark's 1987/88 Fiscal Year Budget. This report, which was received and filed by the Council, outlined the up- coming budget process time schedule. G. Status Report concerning the_ Office of Traffic Safety Grant Application. This report, which was received and filed by the Council, informed Council our grant application had been accepted, and highlighted the duties and responsibilities of the grant deputy. 13. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: The following items were brought forth as future agenda items: in -lieu parking fee policy, public officer insurance, and possible fencing to prevent off -road vehicle access into the arroyo. 14. CLOSED SESSION: MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Perez seconded a motion to add an item concerning possible litigation concerning the City's building permit process to the agenda (Government Code Section 54956.9). The voice vote was unanimous. The item was numbered as Item 14.C. 14. A. Personnel Session. The Council then adjourned to a Closed Session concerning personnel matters under Government Code Section 54957 on a motion by Councilmember Brown, seconded by Councilmember Perez, and approved on a unanimous voice vote. The time was 1:40 a.m. No action was reported. 14. B. Boethinq Negotiation. The Council then remained in Closed Session under Government Code Section 54956.8. No action was reported. 14. C. Possible litigation concerning th_e City's Building Permit process. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California 16 April 1, 1987 The Council remained in Closed Session under Government Code Session 54956.9. No action was reported. The Council reconvened in open session at 2:08 a.m. 15. ADJOURNMENT: On a motion by Councilmember Brown, seconded by Councilmember Galloway, and approved on a unanimous voice vote, the meeting was adjourned to April 8, 1987 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark. The time was 2:10 a.m. Clint D. Harper, Ph.D. Mayor ATTEST: Maureen W. Wa City Clerk