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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1987 0513 CC ADJMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL Moorpark, California .__.._ May 133 1987 The adjourned meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark, California was held on May 13, 1987 in the Council Chambers of City Hall of said City, located at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California. 1 2. 3 4. 5. 51 7 CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:15 p.m. by Mayor Clint Harper. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Galloway. Qni i rai i . Present: Councilmembers Eloise Brown, John Galloway, Bernardo Perez, and Mayor Clint Harper. Absent: Councilmember Thomas Ferguson Steven Kueny, City Manager; Cheryl Kane, City Attorney; Scott Field, Assistant City Attorney; Patrick Richards, Director of Community Development; Gerald Forde, Director of Community Services; Thomas Genovese, Director of Administrative Services; John Knipe, Assistant City Engineer; Lt. Michael Brown, Police Department; Earl Ledbetter, Special District Analyst; and Maureen W. Wall, City Clerk. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None were presented for approval. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS, SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: None were presented for approval. PUBLIC COMMENTS: A. Theresa Montgomery, 13076 East Mesa Verde Drive. She spoke in opposition to using Mesa Verde Drive as an access to the 69 acre Community Park. CONSENT CALENDAR: Nothing was presented for approval. Minutes of the City Council May 13, 1987 Moorpark, California 2 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS: There were no public hearings. 9. ORDINANCES /RESOLUTIONS: B. Ordinance No. 90. Introduction and first reading of an Ordinance regarding a revision to the Sign Code to allow tract pole flags and amend temporary c_oraercial window sign coverage. Patrick Richards, Director of Community Development, gave the Staff Report dated May 1, 1987. Mayor Harper stated that he still objects to the flag size. The following Motion was then heard. MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Galloway seconded a Motion to waive further reading of the Ordinance. The voice vote was approved with Mayor Harper voting No, and Councilmember Ferguson absent. The City Attorney, Cheryl Kane, then read the Ordinance in title only. Then the following Motion was heard. MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Galloway seconded a motion to approve Ordinance No. 90 for first reading and introduction. The Motion passed with Mayor Harper voting No and Councilmember Ferguson absent. D. Resolution No. 87- Renaming of Moorpark Road to Spring Street. Thomas Genovese, Director of Administrative Services, gave the Staff Report dated April 29, 1987. By consensus of Council, Staff was directed to return to the Fire Department for an explanation as to why other names as suggested by Council were not preferred. G. Resolution No. 87- A proposed Resolution concerning the manner in which City Council meetings_ are _ conducted. This item was continued to May 20, 1987. H. Resolution No. 87 -382. A aroposed Resolution aaarovin the Engineer's report for Moorpark Lighting and Landscaping Maintenance Assessment District No. AD -84 -2 for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 1987 and ending June 30, 1988. John Knipe, Assistant City Engineer, gave the Staff Report which gave an overview of the Engineer's reports for the Assessment District. The following Motion was then heard. MOTION: Councilmember Perez moved and Councilmember Galloway seconded a motion to approve Resolution No. 87 -382. The vote passed with Councilmember Ferguson absent. Minutes of the City Council May 13, 1987 Moorpark, California 3 I. J. K. Resolution No. 87 -383. A proposed Resolution approving the Engineer's Report for the Parks Maintenance Assessment District No. AD -85 -1 for the fiscal vear commencing Julv 1. 1987 and ending June 30, 1988. John Knipe gave an overview of the Engineer's Report. It was additionally reported that Peach Hill Park has $60,000 included for maintenance of the Park and there is a maintenance agreement with the developer for one year. The following Motion was then heard. MOTION: Councilmember Perez moved and Councilmember Brown seconded a Motion to approve Resolution No. 87 -383. The voice vote was unanimous with Councilmember Ferguson absent. Councilmember Galloway expressed his displeasure with the Parks Maintenance figures provided. Resolution No. 87 -384. A proposed Resolution ordering the annual assessments for the Moorpark Lighting and Landscaping Maintenance Assessment District No. AD -84 -2 for the Fiscal fixing a time and place for hearing objections thereto. There being no discussion, the following motion was heard. MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Perez seconded a Motion to approve Resolution No. 87 -384. The voice vote was unanimous with Councilmember Ferguson absent. Resolution No. 87 -385. A proposed Resolution ordering the for hearing objections thereto. There being no discussion, the following Motion was heard. MOTION: Councilmember Perez moved and Councilmember Brown seconded a Motion to approved Resolution No. 87 -385. The voice vote was unanimous with Councilmember Ferguson absent. 10. COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS: A. Councilmember Perez inquired how the City might get people to conform to the truck weight regulations along Peach Hill Road. Lt. Mike Brown stated that the Traffic Officer recently employed by the City is being used to supplement control in this area. The Police Department is also watching the Walnut Canyon area. Trucks which come up Peach Hill Road are in violation of the City's law. Lt. Brown further stated that his Department will be utilizing Neighborhood Watch contacts to further "get the word out ". Councilmember Perez also inquired about abandoned vehicles and asked what the City was doing with this problem. City Manager Steven Kueny responded that the City is responding to any and all citizen complaints. Minutes of the City Council May 13, 1987 Moorpark, California 4 B. Councilmember Brown commented that she had noted a tree had been removed in what appeared to be the right -of -way along Peach Hill Road. City Manager Kueny responded that a portion of the trees appear to be in the right -of -way and that the City will be sending letters to the residents concerning the City's policies of tree removal. Councilmember Brown also commented concerning children in her area from out of town who were selling cookies. She inquired whether or not permits were required to do so. Steven Kueny responded that a News Release on this issue will be sent to local newspapers. C. Councilmember Galloway reported the Youth Art Event went well. He asked the City to present proclamations of appreciation to the people who participated. He was to provide a list of those people to the City Clerk. Councilmember Galloway additionally commented that it was not a surprise that trucks passed through Moorpark since there is a "Weigh Station Closed" sign posted at the temporary Weigh Station west of the City. Lt. Brown responded that Caltrans posted those signs as a safety measure, so that trucks would not move to the right of the roadway in preparation to stop at the Weigh Station and then move quickly back into the lane of traffic when they noticed the station was closed. D. Mayor Harper reported that lights from storage sheds on Poindexter seemed to be particularly bright. Steven Kueny responded the City will review the situation. Additionally, Mayor Harper commented that off -road vehicles seemed to be back and asked Lt. Brown to increase patrol for these violators. He additionally reported an abandoned vehicle on Marquette Street. Lt. Brown reported the vehicle had been tagged on May 5, 1987 and probably will be towed next week, but the owner does have some time before this action can be taken. 11. STAFF REPORTS /RECOMMENDED ACTION ITEMS: B. Consider Revision of Ordinance No._ 33 - An Ordinance Relating to Commissions. Staff's Recommendation was to ask Council to give Staff direction in the preparation of a revised draft Ordinance. B. 1. Mr. William Mason, 437 Shasta Avenue, Moorpark, commented concerning Ordinance No. 33. It was his feeling, since we have an election in June of 1987 that the newly elected officials should have the right to nominate or re- nominate someone of their choice to the Commissions. He additionally felt the people should have a right to know who a City Councilmember is considering for nomination. He asked the City Council to take action on this item so that the ordinance would be in effect prior to the June election. After discussion, the City Council continued this item by consensus to May 20, 1987. Minutes of the City Council May 13, 1987 Moorpark, California 5 C. Tierra Rejada Road and Bridge Project 1. Consider the approval of an agreement for possession of real property, Tierra Rejada Road, Moorpark, California. Staff Recommendation was to approve the agreement and authorize the Mayor to sign. Steven Kueny reported that this property involves the Boething Family Trust, and additionally reported concerning a slope easement needed from Southern California Edison. SCE, however, is not willing to give this to the City until the City agrees to a cut in the street median, which Staff is not recommending. After discussion, the Council directed the Mayor to sign the possession agreement. 2. Consider awarding the Tierra Road and Bridge Project Staff's recommendation was to award the bid. This item was continued to May 20, 1987. 3. Consider the summary of approved expenditures and request for additionalappropriation of funds. Staff'srecommendation was to appropriate funds for the project. This item was continued to May 20, 1987. E. Consideration of meeting dates for a joint meeting between the City Council and the Parks and Recreation Commission. Staff's recommendation was to direct Staff to set a meeting date and time. Jerry Forde, Director of Community Services, gave a Staff Report dated April 27, 1987. Mayor Harper commented he would like to have the meeting as soon as possible. Councilmember Brown commented she would prefer to wait until after the June election which is so close. Councilmember Galloway commented that communication is essential between the City Council and the Parks and Recreation Commission. He would prefer that that communication come from the Council as a whole. He felt there was a gross misunderstanding in the role of the chairmanship on the Parks and Recreation Commission. He additionally felt an apology was warranted from the chairman and that the City Council ought to respond to concerns which had been raised. He also stated the Commission should be directed to operate under certain guidelines. Councilmember Perez commented that a meeting should be held as soon as possible; both bodies need to come to a consensus of what the Commission's roles are. The following Motion was then heard. MOTION: Councilmember Galloway moved and Councilmember Brown seconded a Motion to meet with the Parks and Recreation Commission on May 18, 1987 at 6:15 p.m. The voice vote was unanimous, with Councilmember Ferguson absent. Minutes of the City Council May 13, 1987 Moorpark, California 6 F. the PM -3828 (Sc this issue. John Knipe gave the Staff Report dated April 29, 1987. Councilmember Brown commented she would like to see the City Council stand with their previous decision. Additionally, she would prefer that road work be accomplished as soon as it is warranted rather than after it has been proven that the work is necessary. The following Motion was then heard. MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Perez seconded a Motion to reaffirm the Council's previous action which would result in no reconsideration of the appeal. The voice vote was unanimous with Councilmember Ferguson absent. G. Consider a proposal to remove 50 trees in the Second, Third, Fourth Street /Sierra, Shasta Area. Staff's recommendation was to approve the contract for professional services to remove the trees. Councilmember Galloway commented he would like to see an additional mechanism for replacement of the gutters and trees, and also an incentive to homeowners for their participation in the tree removal process. After further discussion, this item was continued to May 20, 1987. AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING, the Council recessed, the time being 8:50 P.M. The Council, with Councilmember Ferguson absent, reconvened at 9:05 P.M. L. Consideration of Support for Senate Bill 326 Relating to the Ventura County Flood Control District. Staff's recommendation was to support Senate Bill No. 326. Steven Kueny gave the Staff Report dated May 6, 1987. He further indicated the City might invite a Flood Control representative to the City's next Council meeting. By consensus of Council, this item was deferred to May 20, 1987. M. Consideration of Partial Access to and Development of the 69- Acre Community Park Site. Staff's recommendation was to proceed as directed by the Council. This item was continued to May 20, 1987. N. Consider Pending Assembly Bills 2190 and 2191 concerning State Mandated District Elections in Cities. Staff's recommendation was to forward letters of concern as deemed appropriate. Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Perez seconded a Motion to prepare letters for the Mayor's signature against the bills. The voice vote was unanimous with Councilmember Ferguson absent. AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING, Councilmember Brown left the dais. Minutes of the City Council May 13, 1987 Moorpark, California 7 12. STAFF REPORTS /INFORMATION ITEMS: A. the Council on May 20, 1987 by consensus of Council. E. Resort concerning the widening of Highway 118 throuqh the Virginia Colony area. By consensus of Council, Staff was directed to take no further action until the Environmental Impact Report on the widening is available. This report was received and filed. F. Report concerning a noise complaint near an industrial area. Pat Richards gave a brief report dated May 8, 1987. He further stated the problem is being resolved. By consensus of Council, this report was received and filed. 13. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Councilmember Perez asked that Staff prepare a formal letter of request for an example of an Affirmative Action plan from Mr. Briggs and Mr. Hatcher of the NAACP. He further asked that the Council hold a Freeway Connector Strategy Session. 14. CLOSED SESSION: The City Manager asked that an additional closed session be added to the Agenda concerning potential litigation. Councilmember Perez moved and Councilmember Galloway seconded a Motion to add to the Agenda a Closed Session concerning potential litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(1) as the need arose subsequent to the posting of the Agenda. The voice vote was unanimous with Councilmembers Brown and Ferguson absent. This was added to the Agenda as Item 14C. B. Personnel Session Council then adjourned by consensus to discuss personnel matters, the time being 9:40 p.m. At 9:56 p.m., Council reconvened in Open Session. C. Potential Litigation At 9:57 p.m., Council adjourned to discuss potential litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(1). Council reconvened at 11:30 p.m. Minutes of the City Council May 13, 1987 Moorpark, California 8 15. ADJOURNMENT: Councilmember Perez moved and Councilmember Galloway seconded a Motion to adjourn to 6:00 p.m. on May 18, 1987 to discuss in Closed Session, potential litigation and to convene in Open Session at 6:15 p.m. to conduct a joint meeting between the City Council and the Parks and Recreation Commission. The voice vote was unanimous with Councilmembers Brown and Ferguson absent. HOAR Clint Harper Mayor ATTEST: