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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1987 0617 CC REGMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL Moorpark, California June 17, 1987 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark, California was held on June 17, 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 Lane. 3. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Eloise Brown, Thomas Ferguson, John Galloway, John Lane, and Mayor Clint Harper. Steven Kueny, City Manager; Cheryl Kane, City Attorney; Patrick Richards, Director of Community Development; Dennis Delzeit, City Engineer; John Knipe, Assistant City Engineer; Sgt. Terry Hughes, Sheriff's Department; Diane Eaton, Associate Planner; Gerald Forde, Director of Community Services; Thomas P. Genovese, Director of Administrative Services; and Maureen W. Wall, City Clerk. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None were presented for approval. 5. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: A. Introduction of Fire Department representative Mr._ Stan Rasp. City Manager Steven Kueny introduced Mr. Raap to the Councilmembers and the community. 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS: A. Ms. Connie Lawrason, 4291 Ambermeadow Street, asked Council to review traffic circulation problems in the City during the General Plan updates. She also asked Council to consider a hillside preservation ordinance to keep Moorpark from looking like the San Fernando Valley. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California 2 June 17, 1987 B. Mr. John Wozniak, 6579 North Harvard Street, chairman of the Citizens for Alternative Route (C.A.R.S.), stated his group is in favor of a connector, but not in favor of it running so close to existing homes in the Campus Park area. They felt the route should be moved farther south. He also invited more public participation with C.A.R.S. C. Ms. Taree Bollinger, 6431 Linville Court, thanked the Council for working to ensure that Collins Drive is being completed in a timely manner. D. Mr. Steve Gaines, 13208 Quail Summit, spoke against the parks maintenance assessment district. E. Mr. William Mitchell, 6440 North Berkeley Circle, spoke concerning the Highway 118/23 connector. He stated that originally there were four alternative routes identified by CalTrans. He was not pleased with the current route chosen by CalTrans since it ran so close to the Campus Park area. F. Mr. Richard Connolly, 12405 Mountain Trail Street, presented the Council with pictures illustrating the parking problem in the area near North Meadows Park. G. Mr. Tom Baldwin, 6475 Pepperdine, spoke in favor of the new freeway action group. He urged the Council to be sure they study the freeway connector route closely. H. Mr. Gregory Barker, 12453 Hillside Drive, President of the Buttercreek II Homeowner's Association, stated the association was in favor of the bike lanes in the Mountain Meadows area, and also asked if the City could regulate cars parking on the street with "For Sale" signs in the window. I. Hector J. Zamora, 6405 Grandsen, felt it was wrong to allow Griffin Homes to not complete Collins Drive before occupancy. J. Mr. Victor Richard, 15750 -168 Los Angeles Avenue, asked that the speed limit on Los Angeles Avenue from old Highway 118 to Simi Valley be enforced. K. Steve Bloch, 14470 East Cambridge Street, stated he was willing to serve on any committee the City Council might form to work on traffic issues. L. Mr. Roger Beaulieu, 14792 East Stanford Street, would like to see the Council support the efforts of C.A.R.S. M. Mr. Dan Schmidt, P. 0. Box 3, urged the City Council to get on with taking care of the City since the June election. He also asked that the Council not remove Glen Schmidt from the Planning Commission or Dan Rasey from the Parks and Recreation Commission. He felt both had made a contribution to the City through their service. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California 3 June 17, 1987 N. Mr. Kermit Heid, 4367 Countrymeadow, would like the City Council to consider allowing parking near the association's swimming pool so people do not park on the street in front of their homes. 0. Mr. William Lanahan, 4641 Pepper Mill Street, brought an off -road vehicle problem in the Buttercreek area to the Council's attention. He thanked Lt. Brown for putting extra officers in the area. P. Ms. Patti Smith, 12686 Countrymeadow, President of the Tierra Rejada Neighborhood Council, stated the neighborhood council does not feel that bike lanes are needed in the Mountain Meadows area; that the winding roads would present a safety hazard. They also were in favor of limited parking near the swimming pool area. She further expressed support of the parks maintenance assessment district. Q. Mr. William E. Mason, 437 Shasta Avenue, felt newly elected Councilmember Lane should be able to make an appointment to the Planning Commission and to the Parks and Recreation Commission. R. Ms. Cynthia Hubbard -Dow, 187 Shasta Avenue, felt Mr. Lane should be able to appoint his own commissioners. She also did not feel Griffin Homes should be able to delay any of the conditions placed on the project as it was originally approved. S. Mr. Jim Brady, 12419 Sunny Glen Drive, President of the Creekside II Homeowner's Association, stated the association was concerned that children will run between parked cars if parking is allowed at the north end of North Meadows Park. The association was also asking that a handicapped access be placed at the north end of North Meadows Park. T. Mr. Ted Green, 15354 East, Benwood Drive, spoke against the Griffin Homes project. 7. CONSENT CALENDAR: MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Lane seconded a motion to approve Item 7.A., 7.B., 7.C., 7.D., 7.E., 7.F., 7.G. and consider Item 7.I. - Consider compensation for Temporary Taking - Luthern Church Case - under Closed Session. The roll call vote was unanimous. A. Approval of Warrant Register: - Prepaid Warrants No. 4972 -4974, 5029 -5055 $ 54,669.80 - Payable Warrants No. 5056 -5090 $159,071.65 B. Report regarding Minor Modification request by G.H. Palmer, PD -1010, regarding a re uest__to_ not install _a six _6 foot high wall along the east propertyl ine of the subject site. Staff Recommendation: No action required. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California 4 June 17, 1987 C. Revised Moorpark Operation Procedure No. 2 concerning Council meeting agenda preparation. Staff Recommendation: Approve the revised MOP. D. Resolution No. 87 -391. A resolution to authorize an amendment to the State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) contract to extend the time of the contract until January 1_1989. Staff Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 87 -391. E. Acceptance of a Grant Deed for Liberty Bell Road to provide public access to Tract No. - (Villa Campesina). Staff Recommendation: Accept the lnd granted to the City for public use purposes by adopting the proposed resolution. F. Consideration of Resolution No. 87 -392. A resolution of support for the Ventura County_ Transportation_ Commission. Staff Recommendation: Approve the Resolution. G. Consider an additional appropriation for the City Attorney. Staff Recommendation: Authorize the appropriation of $23,400 to Account No. 01- 114 -542 for contracted services and $7,000 to Account No. 01- 114 -543 for Special Legal Services from the General Fund Reserve. H. Consideration of a request for tree removal from Mr. Elkins Cronkite due to root damage to the curb and sidewalk. Staff recommended granting Mr. Cronkite's request. Steven Kueny, City Manager, reminded Council it had been the City's policy to waive encroachment fees for removal of trees in the parkway under these circumstances. The following motion was heard. MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Ferguson seconded a motion to approve the tree removal request, and to not require Mr. Cronkite to replace the tree. The voice vote was unanimous. 8. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO,_ THE _AGENDA: MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Galloway seconded a motion to add consideration of a circus to the agenda, since the need to take action arose subsequent to the posting of the agenda. The voice vote was unanimous, and the matter became Item 11.V., and was to be heard prior to Item 11.A. MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Mayor Harper seconded a motion to add consideration of the Waterworks District #1 Feasibility Study to the agenda, since the need to take action arose subsequent to the posting of the agenda. The voice vote was unanimous, and the matter became Item 11.W. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California 5 June 17, 1987 A. Further consideration of _proposed assessments 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, and consideration of Resolution No. 87- ._ a resolution confirming the assessment for fiscal ear 1987/88. Steven Kueny gave a brief report and asked the Council to again defer this matter until budget deliberations. The Public Hearing was opened, and then closed when no one wished to speak. The following motion was then heard: MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Ferguson seconded a motion to continue consideration of this matter until budget deliberations. The voice vote was unanimous. 10. COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS: A. Consider the possible removal of commissioners. MOTION: Councilmember Lane moved and Councilmember Ferguson seconded a motion to remove those commissioners appointed by previous Councilmember Bernardo Perez to allow newly elected Councilmember John Lane to make appointments to the commissions. Councilmember Ferguson commented every Councilmember has been allowed to appoint his own commissioners, and felt Councilmember Lane should be afforded the same. He further stated Commissioners Glen Schmidt and Danny Rasey have done a good job on their respective commissions. Mayor Harper stated if he voted to remove those commissioners from their office, then he would be saying the commissioners were not doing their job. And such was not the case. After additional discussion, the following amendment to the main motion was heard: AMENDMENT TO THE MAIN MOTION and Councilmember Galloway remove the entire Parks and roll call vote on the Councilmember Lane and Mayor Councilmember Brown moved seconded an amendment to Recreation Commission. The amendment passed with Harper voting no. The main motion as amended was approved with Mayor Harper voting no. Mayor Harper commented it was ludicrous to remove all of the commissioners. Councilmember Brown commented the amendment was not unwarranted. A second motion was then heard: MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Ferguson seconded a motion to direct staff to post a vacancy notice for the Parks and Recreation Commission and one vacancy on the Planning Commission. The voice vote was unanimous. B. Report from the Highway 118/23 Freeway___ Connection _Strategy Committee. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California 6 Councilmember Galloway progress. June 17, 1987 gave a report on the committee's Mayor Harper stated Congressman Elton Gallegly offered to provide lobbying support for the freeway connector. Councilmember Lane stated Assemblywoman Cathie Wright and Senator Ed Davis have also offered their support. Mayor Harper added Assemblyman Tom McClintock voiced support of the project also. By consensus of Council, the role of the 118/23 Strategy Committee was to review connector status, evaluate progress and propose strategy to the full Council, keep focus and pressure on the 118/23 connector, and print a quarterly newsletter with copies provided to cities, industries, the press and the public. Consideration of a 118/23 connection group and proposed lobbying efforts were continued to June 24, 1987. C. Councilmember Brown asked the community to not encourage peddlers by purchasing items which are being sold door -to -door. AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING, the Council recessed, the time being 9:20 p.m. At 9:45 p.m. the full Council reconvened. 11. V. Consider allowing a cir_c_us to ._perform _a_s _apart of the Bicentennial Celebration. Councilmember Brown introduced Mr. William Rice, representative for Circus D'Carlo, a family -style circus, who stated there were no animals or games in his circus. He asked to be able to perform on July 3, 4 and 5, 1987, anticipating 300 to 400 people in attendance at each performance. He further reported his shows were two hours in length with shows at 5:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Friday; and 2:00 p.m., 5:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Mr. Rice offered to provide $1M in insurance, to give away some free tickets to children when accompanied by an adult. General Admission was $3 for children, and $8 for adults. He would also indemnify the City and the owner of the property where the circus would be held, and would clean up the site at the close of the circus. Councilmember Ferguson asked if there were special rates for seniors and groups. Mr. Rice responded there were group rates of $1 to $2 off per ticket for a minimum group of 20 people, but not individual special rates. He further stated he would pay the City 10% of the gross ticket sales if the City were to sponsor the circus. Councilmember Brown suggested staff talk with the City Managers of cities the circus has played in previously. Councilmember Lane commented he supported the idea even if it cost the City money to provide the necessary security for the circus. Councilmember Ferguson agreed, stating he was will to use the Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California 7 June 17, 1987 10% received as sponsor of the event to pay for security. The following motion was heard: MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Lane seconded a motion to direct that the circus provide necessary police protection, follow all health and safety requirements, provide sufficient insurance and a hold harmless agreement which meets the City Attorney's requirements, and to direct staff to contact at least one of the cities the circus has played in to inquire as to their experience, and the item was to come back for consideration on June 24, 1987. The voice vote was unanimous. 11. DISCUSSION /ACTION ITEMS: A. Consideration of Resolution No. 87 -394, a resolution approving Development Plan Permit No. 389 (Cabot, Cabo_t,- and Forbes ) as additionally conditioned by the_City Council. Patrick Richards, Director of Community Development, gave the staff report. After minor changes by Council, the following motion was heard: MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Lane seconded a motion to approve Resolution No. 87 -394 as amended. The voice vote was unanimous. B. Consideration of Resolution_ No. 87 -395, a resolution modifying Conditions of Approval Nos. 38, 58 and 60 of Resolution No. 86 -275 Tract No. 3963 -_ Griffin). Patrick Richards gave the staff report also stating the amended conditions would be recorded with the map, and that Griffin Homes would be providing written acceptance of the conditions. During discussion the conditions presented were amended to address concerns regarding how long the construction of the road would be delayed, and what affect grading in the area would have on the site. The following motion was heard: MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Galloway seconded a motion to approve Resolution No. 87 -395 with the conditions further amended by the Council. The voice vote was unanimous. C. Consider "No Parkinq _on Collector Streets" within Mountain Meadows (PC -3), and alternatives available to accommodate proposed bike lanes in the Mountain Meadows Planned Community. Staff recommended that Council consider input from the affected homeowner associations concerning the establishment of "No Parking Any Time" zones. Steven Kueny gave the staff report. Councilmember Lane commented striping and signage of the bike lanes was a cost which was to be borne by the developer, Urban West. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California 8 June 17, 1987 Councilmember Brown stated she did not want the original intent of "No Parking on Collector Streets" to be lost. Councilmember Galloway concurred, reminding Council that public testimony was also consistent with that intent. The following motion was heard: MOTION: Councilmember Ferguson moved and Councilmember Galloway seconded a motion to authorize "No Parking Any Time" zones on collector streets within the Mountain Meadows Planned Community, and to authorize bike trails along the collector streets. AMENDMENT TO THE MAIN MOTION: Councilmember Lane moved and Councilmember Brown seconded a motion to amend the main motion to not allow parking between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Mountain Trail Street east of Walnut Creek Road to the cabana. The voice vote was unanimous. SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE MAIN MOTION: Councilmember Lane moved and Councilmember Brown seconded a motion to direct staff to present a resolution for Council's consideration which would authorize the installation of four -way stop signs at the intersection of Walnut Creek Road and Mountain Trail Street plus east /west and north /south crosswalks, and one -way stop signs at the various cul -de -sac intersections along Walnut Creek Road. The voice vote was unanimous. The main motion as amended was then approved by a unanimous voice vote. D. Further consideration of the draft 1987/88 Budget. MOTION: Councilmember Lane moved and Councilmember Galloway seconded a motion to continue consideration of the budget to June 22, 1987 at 7:00 p.m. The voice vote was unanimous. E. Consideration of the annual_ Infrastructure Report, a report regarding residential, commercial, and industrial development school facilities, water and sewer, fire facilities and traffic. The item was continued to June 24, 1987. F. Consider the removal of street trees and reconstruction of curbs and sidewalks in _the___Second Third,_ Bard Streets area and Shasta /Sierra area Staff recommended Council give staff direction to proceed. The item was continued to June 24, 1987. G. Consideration of the award of contract and appropriation of funds for the Redevelopment _Fe_asibility Study_. Staff recommended Council approve the Public Works Committee's recommendation. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California 9 June 17, 1987 The item was continued to June 24, 1987. H. Consideration of a 5 -Year _Park Improvement Report, a staff report presenting park _improvement projects and funding mechanisms for the next five years. Staff recommended this item be continued to June 24, 1987. The item was continued to June 24, 1987. I. Consider the purchase of pins fashioned after the City seal. Staff recommended the pins be purchased at a cost of $500. The item was continued to June 24, 1987. J. Consider a Reimbursement Agreement with Pacifica concerning a slough wall. Staff recommended the agreement be included as part of the landscape reimbursement agreement with Pacifica Corporation regarding Tierra Rejada Road. Dennis Delzeit, City Engineer, gave the staff report. After discussion by Council, the following motion was heard: MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Ferguson seconded a motion to approve the concept of reimbursing the Pacifica Corporation for construction of slough walls along the south side of Tierra Rejada Road within Pacifica's section of Tract No. 2865 -4, -5, -6, and -7; to direct staff to negotiate with Pacifica Corporation to establish a mutually agreeable reimbursement amount for construction of the slough walls, and to direct that the walls were not to be constructed until costs have been determined and the method of spread had been finalized. The voice vote was unanimous. K. Consider the purchase of a_ truck for the Community Services Department. Staff recommended Council approve the specifications, and authorize staff to proceed with the purchase of a one (1) ton pickup truck. This item was continued to June 24, 1987. L. Consider the acquisition/ purchase of additional computer hardware and software components. Staff recommended Council authorize the requested purchases which were within the budgeted appropriations. This item was continued to ,June 24, 1987. M. Consider awarding_ a_ contract for routine landscape _and maintenance of all city -owned parks for 1987/88. Staff recommended this item be considered June 24, 1987. The item was continued to June 24, 1987. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California 10 June 17, 1987 N. Consider giving authorization to advertise for bids for the Gabbert Road Traffic Signal Project_. Staff recommended Council authorize the advertisement. Dennis Delzeit gave the staff report. The following motion was heard: MOTION: Councilmember Lane moved and Councilmember Galloway seconded a motion to authorize the advertisement for bids for the construction of the Gabbert Road Traffic Signal Project prior to receipt of the encroachment permit. The voice vote was unanimous. 0. Consider authorization to enter into material testing contracts Tor the Tierra Rejada Bridge Project. Staff recommended consideration of this item be deferred to June 24, 1987. The item was continued to June 24, 1987. P. Consider the establishment of belt signs in the City of Moorpark. Staff recommended this item be deferred until June 24, 1987. This item was continued. Q. Report back regardinq the_ fence /wall issue_ for _Tract 4037 Ca1Pro Staff recommended Council uphold the Director of Community Development's decision. After discussion the Council affirmed their decision of March 4, 1987 to allow a wall height of 5 feet, and to permit wrought iron fencing on all upslope portions of side yard fencing rather than the continuous use of slumpstone block. R. Consider setting a meeting date an_d topics of discussion for the next quarterly Town Hall Meeting. Staff recommended a date be set and topics of discussion be determined. The item was continued to June 24, 1987. S. Consider the use of a "constructive notice" re ag rding proposed entitlements during the General__Plan Update process. Staff recommended Council direct staff as they deemed appropriate. This item was continued to ,June 24, 1987. T. Consider a fast track process for review of the draft Residential Development Management _System. Staff recommended Council give staff direction on how to proceed. This item was continued to June 24, 1987. U. Consider authorizing staff to retain R. W. Graham & Associates to provide _ formal landscape plans _ and eci_fication -s for the Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California 11 June 17, 1987 Senior Citizen Center Construction Project. Staff recommended Council authorize staff to retain R. W. Graham & Associates. Jerry Forde, Director of Community Services, gave the staff report, and the following motion was heard: MOTION: Councilmember Lane moved and Councilmember Brown seconded a motion to approve retention of R. W. Graham for the development of landscaping and irrigation plans for the Senior Citizens Center, and to authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement on behalf of the City. The voice vote was unanimous. W. Consider the Feasibility_Study for Waterworks District #1. Steven Kueny gave the report adding he would like to see a councilmember representing the City to help balance the County's committee which is studying the feasibility of the transfer. Councilmember Brown offered to be the City's representative, and was appointed by consensus of the Council. 12. ORDINANCES: No ordinances were presented for Council's consideration. 13. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: The following were presented for placement on future agendas of the Council: a blanket policy for the waiving of encroachment fees for parkway tree removal, consideration of the possible formation of a Highway 118/23 connector action group, consideration of a trip to Sacramento to begin a lobbying effort for the freeway connector, possible liquidation of the Monte Vista Park site and what might be done with the proceeds, special commendations to the Parks and Recreation Commission for their service to the community, and a report concerning the traffic counts on Tierra Rejada Road between Moorpark Road and Highway 23. 14. CLOSED SESSION: A. Discussion concerning B.I.A. litigation. B. Personnel. C. Discussion concerning nec_otiation with the Public__ Employees Association of Ventura County _(PEAVC). MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Ferguson seconded a motion to adjourn to Closed Session to discussion Item 14.A. and 14.B. The voice vote was unanimous. The time was 12:25 a.m. AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING, Councilmember Ferguson left the dais. At 12:37 a.m. the Council reconvened in Closed Session with Councilmember Ferguson absent. At 3:14 a.m. the Council, with Councilmember Ferguson still absent, Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California 12 June 17, 1987 reconvened in Open Session. City Manager Kueny stated there was no action to report. 15. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Galloway seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting to June 22, 1987 at 7:00 p.m. The voice vote was unanimous with Councilmember Ferguson absent. The time of adjournment was 3:15 a.m. ATTEST: