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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1987 0715 CC REGMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL Moorpark, California _ July _15, 1987 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark, California was held on July 15, 1987, in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California. 1. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:1.5 p.m. by Mayor Clint Harper. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Brown. 3. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Eloise Brown, John Galloway, John Patrick Lane, and Mayor Clint Harper. Steven Kueny, City Manager; Cheryl Kane, City Attorney; Patrick Richards, Director of Community Development; Lt. Mike Brown, Sheriff's Department; John Knipe, Assistant City Engineer; Michael Rubin, Senior Planner; Gerald Forde, Director of Community Services; Thomas P. Genovese, Deputy City Manager; and Maureen W. Wall, City Clerk. Absent: Councilmember Thomas Ferguson. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: No minutes were presented for approval. 5. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS_ SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: A. Commendation to Margaret Sabine for volunteer services to the City- - -- - - - -. _ _ . - - -- - - - - - -- - - -- Mrs. Sabine was present to receive her commendation, and thanked the City Council and the City for the honor. She wished the City a happy future, especially enjoyment of the new parks. B. Commendations to Phil_ P. Vuola and Valerie Anne Jacoby for aid_ to Deputy Ron Greene. Lt. Mike Brown read a description of the incident which involved two deputies and a traffic accident incident. The deputies were attacked, and Mr. Vuola and Ms. Jacoby unselfishly aided the officers. Also present and expressing further thanks to the Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California _ _2 Jul y_15, 1987 citizens were Assistant Sheriff Dennis Gillette, and Deputy Ron Greene. C. Special Slide Presentation from Air Pollution Control District by Richard H. Baldwin, District Manager. Mr. Baldwin showed a slide presentation which indicated the seriousness of the air pollution problem in Ventura County, especially with the ozone levels. D. Special Presentation regarding the Area Wide Housing Authority's general operation by Carolyn Briggs,_Director. Ms. Briggs gave an overview of what the agency was, and what they have to offer to the City of Moorpark. 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS: A. Mr. Tom Baldwin, 6475 Pepperdine, asked the City Council to allocate money for handicapped children and adults with special needs. He additionally asked the Council to add this request to the agenda of a future meeting. B. Mr. Jim Hartley, 5950 Gabbert Road, reported the master plan of the Happy Camp Regional Park is now available. He asked the Council to review the plan and give the County their comments and/or concerns. C. Mr. Lynn W. Crockatt, 13768 Christian Barrett Drive, asked the Council to approve the proposed resolution on the agenda authorizing the placement of stop signs at Christian Barrett Drive and Southhampton Road. D. Ms. Karen Flock, 11011 Azahar Street, Saticoy, representing Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation, stated she was present to answer any questions the Council might have concerning the Villa Campesina project. E. Ms. Vickie McGowan, 13158 Mesa Verde, asked the City Council to consider instituting an advisory council to cover the activities held in the community center. F. Ms. Cheryl James, 34 Charles, spoke in support of mini -parks in the downtown area. G. Ms. Susan Weintraub, 1800 Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles, representing TOPA Management, asked the City Council to not delay their project by requiring an additional public hearing which might hinder their going before the Planning Commission as currently scheduled. H. Mr. John W. Newton, 165 High Street, Suite 204, representing the Waterworks District #1 Advisory Committee, stated he would like to supply additional information to the City regarding the Minutes of the City Council Moorpark. California City's infrastructure staff's recommendation Contribution fees item -. 3 - -- - -- - - -- — -- report. He further stated concerning the Los Angeles which will be heard as Item Julv 15. 1987 he agreed with Avenue Area of 11.M. Councilmember Lane questioned whether or not TOPA Management had been able to ensure that each resident of the trailer park had alternative housing. Ms. Weintraub responded they had attempted to contact each resident by telephone and mail to work out their particular housing needs. 7. CONSENT CALENDAR: Consent Calendar Items 7.D., 7.E., and 7.I. were pulled for individual consideration. A. Approval of Warrant Register_: - Prepaid Warrants No. 5113 & 5171 -5206 $24,806.71 - Payable Warrants No. 5208 -5242 $86,369.77 B. Consider the appropriation of funds to verify signatures on the recall petition. Staff recommended Council appropriate $616 from the General Fund Reserve to Elections Account (113 -549). C. Resolution No. 87 -400, a resolution adopting a salary for classes of positions in —the --_competitive service and for positions not in the competitive service. Staff recommended approval of the resolution. F. A report concerning the speed limit on Los Angeles Avenue east of College Avenue. Staff recommended this report be received and filed. G. Consider the acceptance_ of an easement for the Condor Drive (North) Traffic Signal. Staff recommended Council accept the easement on behalf of the City. H. Consider the acceptance of an Easement Deed at Buttercreek Road /Los Angeles Avenue (Urban West). Staff recommended Council accept the grant deed on behalf of the City. J. Consider the acceptance of _a_ road easement for Williams Ranch Road (Southern California Edison). Staff recommended Council accept the easement deed on behalf of the City. K. Consider the approval of Resolution No. 87 -401, amending the City's appropriation limit. Staff recommended approval of the resolution. L. Proposed funding mechanism for the County Transportation Agency. Staff recommended approval of Resolution No. 87 -402, setting forth the funding mechanism for the Ventura County Transportation Commission. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California _ 4 July 15, 1987 MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Galloway seconded a motion to approve Items 7.A., 7.B., 7.C., 7.F., 7.G., 7.H., 7.J., 7.K., and 7.L. The roll call vote was unanimous with Councilmember Ferguson absent. D. A resort concerning the Citv's role in the proaosed closure of Angeles Trailer Park located at the southwest corner of Los Angeles Avenue and Moorpark Road. Staff recommended the Council consider holding a separate public hearing to discuss the "Impact Report" prior to considering the requested entitlement. Patrick Richards, Director of Community Development, commented such a project is not considered a subdivision. The City could work with those who are living in the park to relocate them. The Planning Commission is only considering the design concerns of the project. There are possibilities that trailers currently at the park can be relocated to other parks in the area. All avenues of housing are being pursued by TOPA Management. The following motion was heard. MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Galloway seconded a motion the a separate public hearing will be held to discuss the "Impact Report" prior to considering the requested entitlement. The voice vote was unanimous with Councilmember Ferguson absent. By consensus of Council, staff was directed to also meet with the housing authority in order to consider potential senior housing projects, and the Planning Commission was directed to only consider the design and planning matters of the project. E. A status report concerning_ the_ Villa Campesina project. Staff recommended this report be received and filed Council questioned whether or not a letter had gone out concerning additional charges which were being levied. City Manager Kueny responded staff was continuing to resolve this issue. By consensus of Council, the report was received and filed. I. Consider the acceptance of an Easement Deed for the communes park site at Mountain Meadows (Urban West Communities). Staff recommended the easement deed be accepted. City Manager Kueny noted these are the final two parcels which will comprise the 69 -acre community park site. The following motion was heard. MOTION: Councilmember Galloway moved and Councilmember Brown seconded a motion to authorize the City Clerk, on behalf of the City, to execute the "Certificate of Acceptance" for each Grant Deed. The voice vote was unanimous with Councilmember Ferguson absent. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California 5 _ _ July 15, 1987 8. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS T0, THE AGENDA: MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Lane seconded a motion to add an item to the agenda concerning actions which need to be taken concerning a valid recall petition, since the need to take action arose subsequent to the posting of the agenda. The voice vote was unanimous, with Councilmember Ferguson absent, and the item became 11.P. on the agenda. MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Galloway seconded a motion to add an item to the agenda concerning a Closed Session regarding personnel matters, since the need to take action arose subsequent to the posting of the agenda. The voice vote was unanimous, with Councilmember Ferguson absent, and the item became 14.A. on the agenda. By consensus of Council, Item 11.K. will be heard prior to Item 11.A. on the agenda. AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING, the Council recessed, the time being 8:45 p.m. At 9:00 p.m. the Council reconvened, with Councilmember Ferguson absent. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. Development Plan Permit No. 392_ Cabot _ Cabot & Forbes) requesting development of a light industrial facility in the Moorpark Business Center of a 202,656 square foot building to be used for office, manufacturing and a warehouse. The proposed project is located at 6000 Condor Drive, east of Los Angeles Avenue (Lot 7). The Planning Commission recommended the project be approved with conditions. Mr. Fred Talrico, of Sanchez Talrico, the City's contract planner for the project, gave an introduction and overview of the project. The duly noticed Public Hearing was then opened. A -1. Ms. Valerie Busby, 2801 Townsgate Road, Suite 101, Westlake Village, Project Manager for Cabot, Cabot and Forbes, stated they will be testing the wastewater that comes from the building. A -2. Mr. David G. Muran, 509 Marin Street #131, Thousand Oakes, project architect, gave an overview of the proposed architecture for the project indicating he was available to answer any questions. A -3. Mr. Stephen H. Davis, 1200 Newbury Road, Newbury Park, landscape architect for the project, gave an overview of the landscaping planned for the project. The Public Hearing was closed when no one else wished to speak. Councilmember Brown questioned whether or not there was a way to condition mandatory van or, car pool(s), or at least encourage Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California _ 6 July 15, 1987 them. Councilmember Galloway was concerned the report did not address the intersections of Moorpark Road /High Street and Moorpark Road /Los Angeles Avenue. Mayor Harper commented he would like to see the rear of the building architecturally enhanced. The following motion was heard. MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Lane seconded a motion to approve Resolution No. 87 -403, a resolution sustaining the recommendation of the Planning Commission by accepting a Mitigated Negative Declaration and certifying that the information was considered on decisions related to the project. The motion was approved on a voice vote with Councilmember Ferguson absent, and Councilmember Galloway voting no. The following motion was then heard. MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Lane seconded a motion to approve Resolution No. 87 -404, a resolution sustaining and amending the recommendation of the Planning Commission approving the Development Plan Permit (DP -392) for a two -story light industrial structure of 200,097 square feet located in the Moorpark Business center, Lot 7. The following amendment was heard. AMENDMENT TO THE MAIN MOTION: Mayor Harper moved and Councilmember Galloway seconded a motion to condition that the project architect and the Director of Community Development look at ways to visually enhance the rear of the building by perhaps using texture or other methods of "perking up" the rear of the building. The voice vote was unanimous with Councilmember Ferguson absent. A second amendment to the main motion was then heard. AMENDMENT TO THE MAIN MOTION: Mayor Harper moved and Councilmember Lane seconded a motion to condition that a clarifier system will be installed at the building. The voice vote was unanimous with Councilmember Ferguson absent. The main motion, as twice amended, was approved with Councilmember Galloway voting no, and Councilmember Ferguson absent. Councilmember Galloway commented he liked the project, but felt traffic impacts had not been properly addressed. 10. COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS: A. Councilmember Brown commented she liked the idea of an advisory council which would oversee recreation programs, and would like to see this suggestion placed on a future agenda. B. Councilmember Galloway gave a brief report on the lobbying trip to Sacramento concerning transportation matters. BY DIRECTION OF COUNCIL, Item 11.K. was heard at this point in the meeting. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California 7 July 15, 1987 11. K. Consider a grading plan change for Tract 4147 (Villa Campesina). Staff recommended Council approve the raising of lot elevations for Lot Nos. 51, 52 and 53 within the tract. John Knipe, Assistant City Engineer, gave the staff report dated July 8, 1987. The following motion was heard. MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Galloway seconded a motion to approve the raising of the lot elevations for Lots 51, 52 and 53 within Tract 4147. The voice vote was unanimous with Councilmember Ferguson absent. 11. DISCUSSION /ACTION ITEMS: A. Consider the adoption of various job descriptions for the City's Classification Plan. Staff recommended adoption of Resolution No. 87 -405 adding the classification descriptions of Public Information Clerk, Records Clerk, Executive Secretary, Finance Officer, Planning Technician, and Secretary, and amending the classification descriptions of Administrative Secretary and Administrative Clerk. Tom Genovese, Deputy City Manager, gave the staff report dated July 10, 1987. Councilmember Galloway commented he would like to see the City add that bi- lingual applicants are preferred. City Manager, Steven Kueny, commented he would rather see the bi- lingual ability noted as desirable. The following motion was heard. MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Galloway seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 87 -405, with appropriate "bi- lingual ability desirable" notations added. The voice vote was unanimous with Councilmember Ferguson absent. B. Consideration of items to complete the installation and operation of the community__ port -a -pool. Staff recommended approval of an agreement for the use of facilities, supplies and services between the Moorpark Unified School District and the City. Jerry Forde, Director of Community Services, gave the staff report. Councilmember Lane suggested the City work with the school district to build a permanent swimming pool. Mayor Harper pointed out the program will only last eighteen days. Councilmember Brown pointed out the length of the program could be extended, if portable showers were built. The following motion was heard. MOTION: Councilmember Galloway moved and Councilmember Brown seconded a motion to approve the agreement with Moorpark Unified School District in concept, with every effort made to extend the program length and portable showers to be built. The motion failed with Councilmembers Lane and Mayor Harper voting no, and Councilmember Ferguson absent. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California 8 July 15 1987 Mayor Harper commented he would like to see the City work with the local neighborhood councils to determine if lessons could be taught in their swimming pools. Jerry Forde commented Mr. Bowles has a copy of the proposed agreement as modified by the City Attorney. Mr. Bowles has proposed a schedule for the program, and has assured the City he will have sufficient staff available. Steven Kueny reported to the Council staff will be attempting to finalize materials and labor to be donated by volunteers for the fencing and portable showers for the port -a -pool, as well as contacting the County Health Department concerning their requirements for the portable shower. City Attorney, Cheryl Kane, reminded Council their previous action to appropriate $14,999 to purchase the pool did contain a qualifier that the shower issue be resolved or the pool would not be purchased. There were, however, no time line restrictions involved in that action taken by Council. AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING, the Council recessed, the time being 11:00 p.m. At 11:15 p.m., the Council reconvened with Councilmember Ferguson absent. After further discussion by Council, the following motion was heard. MOTION: Mayor Harper moved and Councilmember Lane seconded a motion to authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement with Moorpark Unified School District after review by the City Attorney, and to direct staff that the pool would not be ordered until the shower issue had been resolved and one full month of operation is guaranteed. The motion failed with Councilmembers Galloway and Brown voting no, and Councilmember Ferguson absent. The following motion was then heard. MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Galloway seconded a motion to stand by the Council's previous decision to allow staff to arrange for portable showers to be constructed if the time frame for use of the school district facilities cannot be extended. The motion failed with Councilmember Lane and Mayor Harper voting no, and Councilmember Ferguson absent. Mayor Harper commented he would rather see the City put the $20,000 in the pool fund and build a permanent pool. Councilmember Brown commented a community pool site would be hard to locate. The following motion was heard. MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Lane seconded a motion to table discussion of the community port -a -pool. The motion was approved with Councilmember Galloway voting no, and Councilmember Ferguson absent. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California . -___9_ ____ July 15, 1987 C. Consider modification of August City Council meetings. Staff recommended Council determine not to conduct the regular August 5, 1987 City Council Meeting. By consensus of Council, the August 5, 1987 meeting will be held as scheduled. D. Consider an amendment to the Princeton Avenue Signal Cooperative Agreement which includes utility_ relocation costs for the Southern California Edison Company. Staff recommended Council authorize the Mayor to execute the amendment on behalf of the City. This item was continued to July 29, 1987. E. Consider the acceptance of__public improvements and exonerate bonds for PD -1047 (Annotti) located on the southwest corner of Park Lane and Los Angeles Avenue.^ Staff recommended the Council accept the public improvements and exonerate certain bonds. This item was continued to July 29, 1987. F. Consider a report concerning city inspection of residential units prior to resale. Staff recommended Council receive and file this report. This item was continued to July 29, 1987. G. Consider the additional appropriation of funds for the 1986/87 Slurry Seal Project. Staff recommended Council authorize the additional appropriation. Consideration of this item was continued to July 29, 1987. H. Consider the Acceptance of Work and Notice of Completion for the annual Slurry Seal Project __ 1986/871. Staff recommended Council authorize the City Manager to make the final progress payment to Slurry Seal of California and authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion. Consideration of this item was continued to July 29, 1987. I. Consider the adoption of the­ Moorpark Central City Master Drainage Study. Staff recommended Council adopt the Drainage Study dated March, 1987. Consideration of this item was continued to July 29, 1987. J. Consider the installation of a four -way stop at the intersection of Christian Barrett Drive_ and Southhampton Road. Staff recommended Council adopt Resolution No. 87 -406 which authorizes the installation. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California 10 July 15, 1987 John Knipe, Assistant City Engineer, gave the staff report. The following motion was heard. MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Lane seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 87 -406 authorizing the installation of a four -way stop at the intersection of Christian Barrett Drive and Southhampton Road. The voice vote was unanimous with Councilmember Ferguson absent. L. Consider a request from the City of Thousand Oaks to have a council committee meet Joint_ly with the Cities of Simi Valley and Thousand Oaks. Staff recommended Council determine their interest and representatives. Councilmember Lane said he would like to see the Mayor participate. Mayor Harper suggested the Mayor Pro Tem should also participate, since she is also on the Highway 118/23 committee. By consensus of Council, the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem where appointed as the City's representatives, along with the City Manager. The first meeting date was set for July 24, 1987. M. Consider applicability of Los Angeles Avenue Area of Contribution Fees to pre - existing buildings. Staff recommended Council determine Los Angeles Avenue Area of Contribution policy does not apply to pre - existing building when converted from industrial to commercial use. Patrick Richards, Director of Community Development, gave the staff report dated July 8, 1987. Mayor Harper commented staff is to report back on other traffic mitigation measures. The following motion was heard. MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Galloway seconded a motion to continue consideration of this item to July 29, 1987. The voice vote was unanimous with Councilmember Ferguson absent. N. Consider approving the North Meadows Park one year maintenance agreement. Staff recommended Council defer consideration to the July 29, 1987 meeting. Consideration of this item was deferred to July 29, 1987. 0. Consideration of the agreement_ with the Moorpark Unified School District for use of the trailer located at Flory Avenue School for the Star Club. Staff recommended Council defer consideration to July 29, 1987. The item was continued to July 29, 1987. P. Consider action to be taken concerning a properly filed recall petition asking for the recall of Councilmember Thomas Ferguson. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California _ 11 _ _ _ July 15, 1987 Maureen Wall, City Clerk, gave the staff report dated July 15, 1987. The following motion was heard. MOTION: Councilmember Lane moved and Councilmember Galloway seconded a motion to receive and file the County Clerk's certification regarding the recall petition; approve Resolution No. 87 -407 ordering an election to be held to determine whether or not the officer named shall be recalled, and ordering that the election be consolidated with Moorpark Unified School District's regularly scheduled election; approve Resolution No. 87 -408 which requests the County Board of Supervisors permit the County Clerk to render election services for the recall election and authorize the Mayor to sign an agreement with County Elections to provide elections services for the City; and to appropriate funds in an amount not to exceed $7,000 from the General Fund Reserve to Elections Account 113 -549. The roll call vote was unanimous with Councilmember Ferguson absent. 12. ORDINANCES: A. Consideration of Ordinance 33. Staff recommended Council determine the date and time to review this matter. Consideration of this matter was continued to July 29, 1987. 13. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: The following items were directed to be placed on future City Council agendas: advisory council for the community center; appointment to the Design Standards Committee; grading plan policy; discussion of the 69 -acre community park conceptual plan; report concerning Peach Hill Park; Moorpark Friends of the Library; sponsorship of Special Olympics activities; and commendation to Mr. "Pete" Peters. 14. CLOSED SESSION: A. Personnel. MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Lane seconded a motion to adjourn to Closed Session to discuss personnel matters. The voice vote was unanimous with Councilmember Ferguson absent. The time of adjournment was 12:35 a.m. AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING, the Council recessed, the time being 12:36 a.m. At 12:44 a.m. the Council, with Councilmember Ferguson absent, reconvened in Closed Session. At 1:06 a.m. the Council, with Councilmember Ferguson absent, reconvened in Open Session. City Manager Kueny stated there was no action taken in Closed Session to report. 15. ADJOURNMENT: Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California -.--12. ___ __ July 15,_1987 MOTION: Councilmember Lane moved and Councilmember Galloway seconded a motion to adjourn to July 29, 1987 at 6:00 p.m. to discuss Ordinance No. 33 with continuation of the other agenda items to begin at 7:00 p.m. The voice vote was unanimous with Councilmember Ferguson absent. The time of adjournment was 1:07 a.m. • ATTEST: