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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1987 0520 CC REGMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL Moorpark, California May 20, 1987 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark, California was held on May 20, 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 7:10 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, John Galloway, Bernardo Perez, and Mayor Clint Harper. Councilmember Ferguson absent. Steven Kueny, City Manager; Cheryl Kane, City Attorney; Patrick Richards, Director of Community Development; Gerald Ford, Director of Community Services; Thomas Genovese, Director of Administrative Services; Dennis Delzeit, City Engineer; Lt. Mike Brown, Sheriffs Department; Michael Rubin, Senior Planner; Maureen W. Wall, City Clerk. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A. Regular City Council Meeting of March 4, 1987. These minutes were deferred. B. Adjourned City Council Meeting of March 11, 1987. The minutes of the adjourned City Council Meeting of March 11, 1987 were approved as presented on a motion by Councilmember Brown seconded by Councilmember Galloway and a unanimous voice vote with Councilmember Ferguson absent. 5. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS, SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: A. Proclamation commending Mr. Bill Mitchell for his years of service on the Citizen Transportation Advisory Committee (CTAC). Minutes of the City Council 2 Moorpark, California May 20, 1987 Mayor Clint Harper presented Mr. Mitchell with a proclamation commending Mr. Mitchell's years of service to the City and additionally presenting him with a City seal plaque. Mr. Mitchell accepted the commendation and the plaque, thanking the Council for the opportunity to serve the City of Moorpark. B. Proclamation commending Mrs. Margaret Sabine for her years of service in connection with the Parks and Recreation Commission. This item was deferred to July 4, 1987. C. Presentation by Jerry Nowak of the county Flood Control District concerning proposed Senate Bill 326 which relates to the Ventura County Flood Control District. This presentation was not made. 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS: A. Mr. Dick Cameron, representing Litton Aero Products, Moorpark, spoke concerning his company's concern with the delay in the installation of the Condor Drive traffic signal. Kavlico is currently located in the industrial park area and his company would like to see the signal installed at least by September when Moorpark College opens again. He asked the City Council and City Engineer to attempt to move ahead as quickly as possible. He further indicated that Litton Aero Products would like to see the Condor Drive signal go out to bid and approved on tonight's agenda. B. Bill LaPerch, 7200 Walnut Canyon, introduced himself as the Chamber of Commerce representative for the Country Days celebration. He commented he would be working cooperatively with the City in order to plan this annual event. C. Sopa Johnson, 11547 Willowood Ct., asked the Council to insure that the Condor Drive traffic signal be installed as soon as possible. D. Laura Carnevale, 4450 Clearcreek Ct., also asked the Council to quickly install the Condor Drive signal since it is badly needed. E. Vic Grauaug, 14478 E. Rutgers Cir., stated traffic is very congested in the Condor Drive area. He asked the Council to move as quickly as possible on the Condor Drive signal. Minutes of the City Council 3 Moorpark, California May 20, 1987 F. Rochelle Botan, 833 Crosby Ave., Simi Valley, stated the situation at the Condor Drive signal project was a matter of public health and safety, and asked the Council to move as possible to insure completion of the project. G. Teresa Montgomery, 13076 E. Mesa Verde Dr., asked the Council to defer discussion of item ll.D. until the full Council was present to consider the item. H. Jill Buckner, 502 Moorpark Road, 0125, asked the Council to quickly install the Condor Drive signal since it is badly needed. I. Scott Youngren, 15378 E. Benwood Drive, asked the Council to move as quickly as possible on the Condor Drive signal. J. Cathy Heron, 13519 Ashbrook Lane, requested the Council to please move quickly regarding the situation of the Condor Drive traffic signal. K. Cynthia Hubbard Dow, 187 Shasta Avenue, said the City Council member to be elected at the June Special Election should have the option to appoint a new Planning Commissioner. L. Jim Hartley, 5950 Gabbert Rd., asked the City Council to take a strong look at off -site improvement impacts to be sure the monies are available so that projects can be completed as soon as possible. M. Mr. William Mason, 437 Shasta, asked the Council to help sponsor a horse riding event for handicapped children. AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING, item ll.N was heard. 11. STAFF REPORTS /RECOMMENDED ACTION ITEMS: N. Consider authorizing the advertisement calling for bids for the Condor Drive (North) Signal Project. Staff recommendation is to authorize staff to advertise for bids. Steven Kueny, City Manager, gave the staff report dated May 13, 1987. He asked Council to allow staff to go ahead with shortening the time line for the project. Councilmember Brown indicated she was in favor of advancing the time line and fast tracking the bid process. Councilmember Galloway emphasized he understood the people's concern and that he had no problem with fast tracking the project; however, he Minutes of the City Council 4 Moorpark, California May 20, 1987 felt the source of the problem was a lack of planning which occurred to allow the building of the Kavlico site. The following motion was then heard. MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Galloway seconded a Motion to authorize the advertisement for bids for the construction of the Condor Drive (North) signal project and to allow staff the latitude to go ahead and see what they could do to shorten the project's completion. The voice vote was unanimous with Councilmember Ferguson absent. 7. CONSENT CALENDAR: A. Approval of Warrant Register: - Prepaid Warrants No. 4867 -4897 $154,467.43 - Payable Warrants No. 4898 -4941 $ 71,438.41 MOTION: Councilmember Galloway moved and Councilmember Brown seconded a motion to approve the warrant register. The motion carried by an unanimous roll call vote with Councilmember Ferguson absent. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. Item ll.P on this agenda was moved to this point on the agenda since it was a dually noticed public hearing. Communitv Development Block Grant (CDBGI Proaram. A review of proposed projects to be funded under the CDBG entitlement program for fiscal year 1986/87. Staff recommendation was that Council review the report, and take action as deemed appropriate. AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING Councilmember Perez stepped down from the dais due to a conflict of interest as he is involved with Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation. Patrick Richards, Director of Community Development, gave a staff report dated May 15, 1987 and introduced Mr. Michael Rubin, Senior Planner. Minutes of the City Council 5 Moorpark, California May 20, 1987 A -1 Karen Flock, 11011 Azahar, Saticoy, representing Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation, asked Council to cover the short fall in administrative costs of the Villa Campesina Project. She indicated the short fall occurred due to the many delays in the project. A -2 Lynn L. Jacobs, 1536 Eastman, 16A, Ventura, representing Networking for Housing, indicated it has been determined the County will be needing 17,000 affordable housing units. She asked the City Council to contribute to their revolving loan fund which would cover pre - development funds. A -3 Teresa A. Cortes, 1095 Walnut Canyon Rd., representing the Villa Campesina and Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation, stated she would like to see the funds available to complete the Villa Campesina Project and additionally supply pre - development funds for networking for housing. Councilmember Brown stated she would like to see the City spread the monies around more. Additionally, she would like to see some of the monies go directly towards housing as opposed to curb and gutter projects. Mayor Harper felt both projects as proposed had merits, and he would additionally like to support the Senior Center. A -4 Victoria Perez, 4237 Canario Ct., representing Area Housing Authority, stated the Housing Authority rehabilitates target areas and that groups contract with the Housing Authority for administration of those types of projects. AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING, Council recessed, the time being 9:20 P.M. At 9:50 P.M., the Council with Councilmember Ferguson absent reconvened. Councilmember Galloway stated he felt it was better to spend the money to benefit low income residents. After discussion by Council, the following motion was heard. MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Galloway seconded a Motion to divide the City's allotment for the two years as follows: Minutes of the City Council 6 Moorpark, California May 20, 1987 1986 -87: $113,160.00 (entire year's allotment) to a program of public improvements consisting of new curb, gutter, sidewalks or storm drains. In particular, the staff was directed by the Council to study the Avenida Colonia area to investigate whether this area would qualify for eligibility in the program. 1987 -88: $3,546.00 for a continuation of the public improvement program as described above; $75,000 to Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation for the express purpose of developing new affordable housing units in the City limits of Moorpark; $5,000 to networking for housing in Ventura County to contribute to a revolving loan fund for pre - development costs for affordable housing units in Ventura County (not specifically limited to the City limits of Moorpark); $30,000 for the construction of a Senior Citizens Center sponsored by the City of Moorpark. The voice vote approved the motion with Councilmembers Ferguson and Perez absent. AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING, Councilmember Perez returned to the dais. 9. ORDINANCES /RESOLUTIONS: A. Ordinance No. 88. Second reading and adoption of an ordinance regarding Zone Change No. 2812 (Burnette). A change in zone from R -1 (7000) Single Family Residential to RPD -12U Residential Planned Development. City Attorney, Cheryl Kane read the ordinance in title and the following Motion was heard. MOTION: Councilmember Galloway moved and Councilmember Brown seconded a Motion to waive further reading of the ordinance. The voice vote was unanimous with Councilmember Ferguson absent. A second motion was then heard. MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Galloway seconded a Motion to approve the ordinance for second reading and adoption. The voice vote was unanimous with Councilmember Ferguson absent. B. Ordinance No. 90. Second reading and adoption of an ordinance regarding a revision to the sign code to allow tract pole flags and amendments to temporary commercial window sign coverage. Minutes of the City Council 7 Moorpark, California May 20, 1987 City Attorney, Cheryl Kane read Ordinance No. 90 in title. 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 unanimous with Councilmember Ferguson absent. The following motion was then heard. MOTION: Councilmember Galloway moved and Councilmember Perez seconded a Motion to approve the ordinance for second reading and adoption. The voice vote carried with Mayor Harper voting no and Councilmember Ferguson absent. C. Resolution No. 87- A proposed resolution concerning the manner in which City Council Meetings are conducted. Cheryl Kane gave an overview of the Ad Hoc Committee's recommendations. Councilmember Galloway stated he would like to have meeting starting time of 6:00 so that business items would not be considered after midnight. If an item were in progress at 11:30 P.M., then a motion could be made to continue that item but nothing else would be heard on the agenda. Additionally, he asked what would happen if more than twenty speaker cards are received for a meeting. Ms. Kane responded that by City Council action, those could be heard at the end of the agenda or they could be held over to the next meeting and heard at the beginning of that next meeting. Mayor Harper indicated concern with section 2.6 Public Comments in that public speaking time was limited. He suggested a timing device using green, yellow, and red lights could be used to indicate the three minute time limit to public speakers. By consensus of Council, a new section will be added indicating that the agenda will be reordered at 11:30 P.M. The chair will stop the meeting at that time. Additionally it was the consensus of Council for staff to take all Councilmembers' concerns and incorporate them into a new resolution to be brought back to the City Council meeting to be held June 3, 1987. Minutes of the City Council 8 Moorpark, California May 20, 1987 D. Resolution No. 87 -386. A proposed resolution finding and determining that the public interest, convenience and necessity require the acquisition of certain real property in connection with the Tierra Rejada Bridge and Road Project (Southern California Edison Company). Steven Kueny gave a brief overview of the proposed resolution and the public hearing was then opened. D -1 Jerry Robings, 2982 Cochran St., Simi Valley, representing Southern California Edison Co., stated that his company has a right to have access to the easement to maintain their equipment or they will defend themselves against the condemnation proceedings. He additionally stated that a proposed bus turn out could be worked out. Since no one else wished to speak, the public hearing was closed. After some discussion by Council, the following motion was heard. MOTION: Councilmember Galloway moved and Councilmember Perez seconded a Motion to approve Resolution No. 87 -386. The voice vote was unanimous with Councilmember Ferguson absent. E. Resolution No. 87 -387. A proposed resolution setting forth the Bylaws for the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Moorpark. There being no discussion of Council, the following motion was heard. MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Galloway seconded a Motion to approve Resolution No. 87 -387. The voice vote was unanimous with Councilmember Ferguson absent. AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING, item ll.A was heard. 11. STAFF REPORTS /RECOMMENDED ACTION ITEMS• A. Consider revision of Ordinance No. 33, an ordinance relating to commissions. Staffs recommendation was for Council to give staff direction in the preparation of a revised ordinance. A -1 Mr. William Mason, 437 Shasta Ave., commented every City Councilmember should be able to nominate someone to the commissions. Minutes of the City Council 9 Moorpark, California May 20, 1987 CONSENSUS: After some discussion by Council, it was a consensus that Councilmembers will bring their written suggestions for revision to Ordinance No. 33 to the meeting of May 27, 1987. AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING, item ll.D was heard. D. Consideration of partial access to an development of the 69 -acre community park site. Staff recommendation was to ask Council for direction as they deemed appropriate. D -1 Mr. Jay Stusser, 13106 E. Mesa Verde Dr., stated his opposition to Mesa Verde Drive being an access for the park. D -2 Mr. Tom Montgomery, 13076 E. Mesa Verde Dr., President of the Barrett Tract Neighborhood Council, additionally voiced his opposition to the use of Mesa Verde Drive as an access to the park. D -3 Mr. & Mrs. Mark Costahaude, 13096 E. Mesa Verde Dr., stated their opposition to the use of Mesa Verde Drive as an access to the park due to the safety factor and the many young children who live in that area. They further stated that residents of that area would like to keep the neighborhood quiet and did not feel that a park access would accommodate their desires. D -4 William Pagel, 4503 N. Isle Royale, stated that Mesa Verde Drive is a residential street and that one -third of the tract along this street has a driveway access to Mesa Verde Drive. Additionally, he felt a roadway off of Mesa Verde Drive would also add to the use of the Edison easement by illegal off road vehicles. D -5 Steve Reigel, 13084 East Mesa Verde Drive, stated he felt temporary roads have a way of becoming permanent and he was not in favor of the use of Mesa Verde Drive as an access to the park. Additionally, he told the Council that homes in the tract are built fairly close together and there could be no provision for sound barriers to lessen the noise caused by an access from Mesa Verde Drive to the park. Councilmember Galloway commented the development of the east end of the park should be phase one, but not necessarily the far east end. He suggested the Council explore access with Minutes of the City Council 10 Moorpark, California May 20, 1987 the foot bridge being put into place immediately. He additionally asked the City Engineer to go out to the location and determine the length of the bridge needed given flood control requirements. He additionally suggested there might be access from Tierra Rejada Road. Councilmember Perez suggested the park might have athletic field improvements added first and then other amenities could be phased in. Councilmember Brown felt the foot bridge should be developed immediately. Additionally, the Parks and Recreation Commission should be directed to come up with the development scheme of the park. She did not want to see the City wait seven to ten years to develop the 69 -acre park site. Mayor Harper questioned why development should start on the east end of the park. He felt development should start on the west end near the school and that perhaps the School District could give us some help in development of the park. He additionally thought the City might wait until the Tierra Rejada Road is completed and then determine whether or not a road from Tierra Rejada Road could be built. He also felt the Parks and Recreation Commission could look into the cost of putting in several major improvements. The foot bridge should also be fully reviewed. He also suggested the City consider selling Monte Vista Park and then using those funds in the development of the 69 -acre park site. Councilmember Galloway felt the school district could be responsible for the development at the west end of the park instead of the City using an initial outlay of funds for that area of the park. He additionally felt the City should not expect people using the foot bridge as an access into the park to walk a half mile to the west end of the park. By consensus of Council, the Parks and Recreation Commission was directed to look at the options for access and to reinforce the idea that the 69 -acre park site will be developed before seven years. Steven Kueny suggested the center of the park might be developed as the passive area since that is the location that holds the mature trees and the water supply. He additionally suggested Council might meet with the Parks and Recreation Commission and the Consultant to discuss the development of the park site. By consensus of Council, Staff was directed to look into the selling of the Monte Vista Park site and to notice residents affected by the development of the park and the City Engineer was directed to look into the probable location of the foot bridge. Minutes of the City Council 11 Moorpark, California May 20, 1987 10. COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS: A. Discussion concerning freeway connector strategy. This item was continued to May 27, 1987. B. Councilmember Brown announced that the rubberized railroad crossings on Highway 118 would be installed in August of 1987. AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING, item 11.I was heard. I. Consider authorizing staff to Droceed with the Dublic bid Process for landscape maintenance at City Darks. Staffs recommendation was that Council direct staff to proceed with the solicitation of bids for the landscape and maintenance of all City parks for fiscal year 1987/88. Steven Kueny gave the staff report dated May 13, 1987. There being no discussion by Council, the following motion was heard. MOTION: Councilmember Perez moved and Councilmember Brown seconded a Motion to authorize staff to proceed with the formal bid process for the routine landscape maintenance of all City owned parks with bids to be opened June 10, 1987. The voice vote was unanimous with Councilmember Ferguson absent. AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING, item 11.1, was heard. L. Consideration of the Traffic Signal Warrant Studv at the intersection of Moorpark Avenue and Poindexter Aveneu /First Street. Staff recommendation was that Council direct the City Engineer to submit proposal for conceptual design of the signal. Steven Kueny gave a brief overview of the report dated May 12, 1987. There being no discussion by Council, the following motion was heard. MOTION: Councilmember Galloway moved and Councilmember Perez seconded a Motion to direct the City Engineer to submit a proposal for the conceptual design for a traffic signal at the intersection of Moorpark Avenue and Poindexter Avenue /First Street. The voice vote was unanimous with Councilmember Ferguson absent. Minutes of the City Council 12 Moorpark, California May 20, 1987 AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING, item 12.F was heard. 12. STAFF REPORTS /INFORMATION ITEMS: F. Report concerning a request to close Williams Ranch Road during construction of a sewer line. By consensus of Council, this report was received and filed with instructions to the staff to insure the project was completed as soon as possible. 15. ADJOURNMENT: Councilmember Perez moved and Councilmember Brown seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting to May 27, 1987 at 7:00 P.M. to hear the items not heard on this agenda. The voice vote was unanimous with Councilmember Ferguson absent. The time of adjournment was 1:20 A.M. Mayor ATTEST: