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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1987 0902 CC REGMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL Moorpark, California September 2, 1987 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark, California was held on September 2, 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 7:27 p.m. by Mayor Clint Harper. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Eloise 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. Michael Brown, Sheriff's Department; John Knipe, Assistant City Engineer; Thomas P. Genovese, Deputy City Manager; Michael Rubin, Senior Planner; and Maureen W. Wall, City Clerk. Absent: Councilmember Thomas Ferguson. 4. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS, AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: A. Designating that bells_be rung for 200 seconds commencing at 4:00 p.m. on September 17,1987 in honor of the bicentennial of the U.S. Constitution_ and requesting_ that_ each citizen of Moorpark participate. Mayor Harper read the proclamation which asked all citizens of Moorpark to participate in "Bells Across America ", a national ringing tribute to the Constitution. 5. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS.TO1_THE AGENDA: Nothing was reordered, nor added to, the agenda. 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS: A. Mr. Jim Hartley, 5950 Gabbert Road, reported the Happy Camp Regional Park was conceptually approved by the County Board of Supervisors. The project's EIR was to address the long term traffic impacts on Moorpark. Mr. Hartley also recommended that Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California 2_ _. September 2, 1987 Councilmember Lane be appointed to the 118/23 Connection Action Committee (Item 10.A.). B. Mr. John Wozniak, 6579 North Harvard Street, representing C.A.R.S., urged the Council to request the backup documentation which revealed the reason CalTrans removed the southern alternate route from their proposed alternatives. It was his understanding the southern route was to cross land which is now federally protected. The fight then, should occur at the federal level. He felt the City deserved straight answers from the State concerning the alternate route. C. Ms. Lillian Dugan, 6477 North Yale, stated she did not want to leave her home, but she would if the freeway does not go in south of the arroyo. She felt a person faced serious health concerns if you live too close to a freeway. D. Ms. Susan Corbett, 6477 North Yale, reported the State proposes to remove 120 to 150 oaks trees, and only replace them at a 2 to 1 ratio. She felt more trees should be replanted, and attention given to endangered bird species currently living in the trees targeted for removal. E. Mr. Marq Cheek, 6449 North Yale, stated C.A.R.S. is not trying to stop construction of a freeway connector. He felt the document released by CalTrans was incomplete since it did not analyze the southern side of the Arroyo. He urged Council to ask CalTrans to analyze the southern route. 7. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Councilmember Galloway reported the ad hoc tree committee would like further direction from the Council concerning preparation of a tree ordinance for Council's consideration. However, the committee felt they should wait until a Director of Community Services is hired. 8. CONSENT CALENDAR: Items 8.B. and 8.F. were pulled for individual consideration by consensus of Council. A. Approval of Warrant Re iq'ster: - Prepaid Warrants No. 5450 -5474 $ 23,175.80 - Payable Warrants No. 5475-•5537 $124,429.72 C. Consider acceptance of work on rubberized railroad crossings by Sully- Miller and authorization of payment. Staff recommended Council accept work and authorize the payment. D. Consider appropriation_ for for the Community Center Patio. Staff recommended Council approve the tree planting and appropriate $1,000 from the Park Improvement Fund. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California 3 _ _September 2, 1987 E. Consider Development Plan Permit No. 302 - Minor Modification; changes to site entrances and phasing _of parking. Staff recommended Council receive and file this informational report. MOTION: Councilmember Lane moved and Councilmember Galloway seconded a motion to approve Consent Calendar Items 8.A., 8.C., 8.D., and 8.E. The roll call vote was unanimous with Councilmember Ferguson absent. B. Resolution No. 87- A resolution designating the Director of Community Development to be the Building Official of the City. Staff recommended Council defer action to September 16, 1987. Steven Kueny, City Manager, asked the Council to continue consideration of this item. Staff will bring the resolution back for consideration when the report is ready, and will place it on the agenda under Discussion /Action Items. He anticipated the report would be ready for the October 7, 1987 meeting. By consensus of Council, the matter was continued. F. Consider setting September 30, 1987 at 7:00 p.m. as a Joint Meeting with the Planning Commission to discuss components of the Downtown Plan. Staff recommended Council set the joint meeting for September 30, 1987. MOTION: Councilmember Galloway moved and Councilmember Brown seconded a motion to hold a joint meeting with the Planning Commission to discuss components of the Downtown Plan on September 8, 1987 and September 30, 1987, with both meetings to begin at 7:00 p.m. The voice vote was unanimous with Councilmember Ferguson absent. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. Consider the Community Development Block Grant (Entitlement Program) - to amend previous approval concerning the Senior Citizen Center. Staff recommended Council approve the modification to the allocation of funds. Michael Rubin, Senior Planner, gave the staff report dated August 28, 1987. The duly noticed public hearing was opened, and then closed when no one wished to speak. It was pointed out by staff that the monies set aside would be used for Phase II of the Senior Citizen Center. After discussion by Council, the following motion was heard. MOTION: Councilmember Lane moved and Councilmember Brown seconded a motion to appropriate the City's administrative funds of $20,500 for 1986 -87 and $20,570 for 1987 -88 as additional funding to the Senior Citizen Center. This is in addition to the $30,000 appropriated from project funding at the Council's Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California _ 4 _ _ September 2, 1987 May 20, 1987, meeting. The voice vote was unanimous with Councilmember Ferguson absent. 10. COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS: A. Consider a change in the Councilmember to _the 118/23_ Connection Action Committee. By consensus of Council, Councilmember Lane was assigned to work with Councilmember Galloway on the committee. At the next quarter, Councilmember Lane will remain on the committee, and another Councilmember will be assigned to work with him for another quarter. The assignment will continue to rotate on a quarterly basis. B. Councilmember Brown asked when the landscaping project at the corner of Spring Road and Peach Hill Road (Marlborough Tract) would be complete. Steven Kueny responded the project had been assigned to the Facilities Coordinator who has obtained two bids for the project, but is still awaiting a third. She also asked staff to look into whether or not the quality of the street sweeping could be improved. C. Councilmember Galloway stated he would like to see the City encourage enthusiasm for participation in the various neighborhood councils. He also commented he would like to see the Economic Development Committee of the Moorpark Chamber of Commerce give information to the Gold Coast Tourism Study concerning the City of Moorpark. Mayor Harper commented he would take Mr. Galloway's suggestion to the Economic Development Committee. Councilmember Galloway inquired about the status of the roof repairs for the community center. Mr. Kueny responded staff is currently looking at the specifications and intends to have the project completed prior to the rainy season. Councilmember Galloway then questioned why the code enforcement form does not have a Spanish translation. Mr. Richards responded a need for a Spanish translation has not been demonstrated as yet. D. Mayor Harper commented it appeared there was more graffiti throughout the City, and that he would like to see staff look into some of the new techniques that are available to remove it, such as, dry ice and sand blasting. E. Councilmember Lane asked whether or not staff has located any additional sites for a downtown park. Mr. Kueny responded one had been located in the Walnut Canyon area, and other sites had been identified for the Council previously. One of the sites currently has a house on it. 11. DISCUSSION /ACTION ITEMS: A. Consideration of City's res_,onse to the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (_EIS) for the 118 /23 Freeway Connection and Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California _ _5_ _ .. September 2, 1987 Alternative Alignments. Staff recommended Council direct staff as deemed appropriate. Steven Kueny, City Manager, gave an overview of the staff report dated August 28, 1987. Mayor Harper commented there is a need to ensure that the environmental impact document be properly scoped. He would like staff to review closely the environmental check list. Councilmember Lane commented he would like to see information forwarded from CalTrans concerning their study on the southern alternative route. He felt the current document was not complete without this information. During further discussion, the Council was concerned with projected levels of service with and without the project on key Intersections within the City; the 100% to 300% estimated increase to Highway 23; a determination of whether or not the wetlands were considered to be natural or man -made and if that would make a difference with the location of a possible southern alternate route; and the addition of trees near the sound wall to buffer freeway noise. By consensus of Council, staff was directed to include these concerns along with the document prepared as a result of a joint meeting with the Cities of Simi Valley and Thousand Oaks in a draft letter to CalTrans requesting a new draft environmental document be prepared for the project. The matter will be brought back to Council in the near future. B. Consider the establishment_ _of_ a_ Community Center Advisory Committee. Staff recommended Council direct staff as deemed appropriate. Steven Kueny gave the staff report dated August 14, 1987. Councilmember Lane commented he did not want to see an advisory committee supersede the Parks and Recreation Commission. Mayor Harper commented he would like to see the committee titled Community Center Volunteer Association, and would like to have comments concerning the association from the Recreation Director. He also did not want it to replace the Parks and Recreation Commission. He thought it could perform a different function than the commission. Councilmember Galloway suggested the association become involved in fund raising activities. By consensus of Council, the matter was referred to the Recreation Director for his comments and recommendations, and will then be placed on a future Council agenda for review. C. Consideration of the initial development phase_for the Community Park. Staff recommended Council direct staff as deemed appropriate. No staff report was given. Councilmember Galloway stated he would like to see a "greening" of the park site by perhaps installing above - ground sprinklers west of the trees near the Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California _ _ _6 _ September 2, 1987 footbridge. Mayor Harper asked if the intent was to use this area for team sports, and what amount of acreage was being proposed for the "greening ". Mr. Galloway responded that was his intent, and felt 10 acres would be sufficient. He suggested staff locate possible irrigation systems and /or ask farmers in the area for their assistance. The footbridge would also need to be constructed at the same time. Concerns regarding the type of seeding to be used, whether or not the area identified would have proper drainage, where parking could be located, what the maintenance costs might be, cost of fencing from the wash area around the perimeter, and leveling of the site to remove potholes were to be studied by staff. By direction of Council, the facilities ad hoc committee will work with staff on this project. D. Consider modification of the method of compensation for the City Commissioners. Staff recommended Council direct staff as deemed appropriate. No staff report was given. Councilmember Brown felt the commissioners should only receive $50 per month. Councilmember Lane stated he would like to see them receive $100 per month if they met twice a month. MOTION: Councilmember Galloway moved and Councilmember Lane seconded a motion to direct staff to bring back a resolution for consideration with the commissioners receiving $50 per meeting attended, with a maximum amount of $100 received in a month, no matter how many meetings over two were attended, with the effective date to be October 1, 1987. The voice vote was unanimous with Councilmember Ferguson absent. AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING, the Council recessed. The time was 9:16 p.m. At 9:35 p.m., the Council reconvened with Councilmember Ferguson excused. E. Consider the location of the equestrian/bike trail to be built as part of PD -1010 (Palmer) and_ the time the improvements will be made. Staff recommended the trail be constructed adjacent to the tennis court and basketball court, and that monies in an amount necessary for completion of the proposed trail be held as a deposit. John Knipe, Assistant City Engineer, gave the staff report dated August 13, 1987. Councilmember Lane did not feel there was a need for a wall between the basketball court and the trail. Mr. Kueny responded both areas have fencing. Councilmember Galloway asked whether or not costs for the project would escalate to a point where the monies held in deposit would not cover the costs of the project. Mr. Knipe responded the money held in deposit would include a margin for projected increases. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California _ 7 _ September 2, 1987 MOTION: Councilmember Galloway moved and Councilmember Lane seconded a motion to obtain a deposit from the developer (Palmer) for the estimated cost of the equestrian /bike path and hold this money on deposit until after the improvements have been made to the arroyo, or it has been determined that a legitimate need exists to construct the equestrian /bike trail, and that staff was to look into the possible use of the flood control easement. The voice vote was unanimous with Councilmember Ferguson absent. F. Consider establishment of _priorities for City projects and responsibilities. Staff recommended Council establish priorities. Steven Kueny, City Manager, gave an overview of the priorities listing. Generally, staff identified their on -going responsibilities and then the special projects they were working on. Council was being asked to review the lists and then place a priority on those projects. Staff was in the process of calculating the amount of time necessary to complete each one. The matter was continued to September 16, 1987. G. Consider authorization to advertise bids for street tree removal. Staff recommended Council authorize the advertisement for bids. Steven Kueny gave the staff report dated August 26, 1987. Councilmembers Brown and Galloway asked that the schedule for the project be moved up whenever possible. Councilmember Galloway felt staff should also look at all of the shallow ash trees for possible removal even if they were not currently creating a problem. He also asked what would happen if the homeowner did not want to see all of the trees identified for removal removed at the same time. Thomas Genovese, Deputy City Manager, responded all residents in the affected areas were asked to respond to the City if they did not want trees in their yards removed. No responses were received. Councilmember Galloway asked that the notification go out in writing to the residents of the affected areas, with a request for response. Mr. Kueny responded staff would do so. Councilmember Harper felt consideration should also be given to the replacement of trees. He asked staff to return with suggestions on tree replacement. MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Galloway seconded a motion to authorize the advertisement for bids for the removal of 48 street trees; if additional funding is available, then other trees will be removed; the ad hoc tree committee will make every effort to develop a tree replacement plan; and staff will notify all affected homeowners that the trees are going to be removed. The voice vote was unanimous with Councilmember Ferguson absent. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark. California _ _8_ _ September 2, 1987 H. Consider review of Urban West Communities' streetscape plan. Staff recommended Council approve the proposed plan. Patrick Richards, Director of Community Development, gave the staff report dated August 28, 1987. Councilmember Galloway asked that every effort be made to minimize the "stepping" of the retention wall. Mayor Harper commented he would like to see more color in the streetscape. Mr. Richards responded several colors had been added to the plan through the use of varieties of trees and climbing vines. MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Galloway seconded a motion to direct that staff work with the applicant on design and the variation of materials, and that the design of the drainage system must be approved by staff. The voice vote was unanimous with Councilmember Ferguson absent. Mr. Tom Zanic, representing Urban West Communities, reported the walls would be split face along collector streets with trees in tree wells to break up long runs of wall. Councilmember Lane asked staff to look into the use of french drains. I. Consider selection of channel and time for cablecasting of the City Council Meetings. Staff recommended Council direct staff as deemed appropriate. Steven Kueny gave the staff report dated August 31, 1987. Councilmember Brown asked the ad hoc committee to determine when continued cablecasts would be shown. Mayor Harper asked about those residents living in the Mountain Meadows area of the City. Mr. Kueny responded Ventura County Cablevision was checking into providing a tape for showing in this area. MOTION: Councilmember Galloway moved and Councilmember Brown seconded a motion to direct the ad hoc committee to proceed with consideration of options to cablecast City Council Meetings, and to direct that taped delay cablecast of Council meetings continue on the public access channel as outlined in the staff report. The voice vote was unanimous with Councilmember Ferguson absent. J. Consider a report concerninq__LAFCO _ - Countywide Areas of Interest /Greenbelts. Staff recommended Council receive and file the report given. Michael Rubin, Senior Planner, gave the staff report dated August 28, 1987. Mr. Bob Braitman, LAFCO Executive Director, reported the Tierra Rejada Greenbelt was initiated by LAFCO. Mayor Harper commented he would like to see a greenbelt area created northeast of Moorpark College. He suggested representatives of the City meet with Simi Valley officials to Initiate discussion concerning this proposed new greenbelt. Councilmember Galloway asked if the land would have to be annexed before a greenbelt could be created. Mr. Braitman Minutes of the City Council Moorpark. California responded an Harper would Moorpark, and LAFCO. 9_ Se tp ember 2, 1987 agreement for a greenbelt as suggested by Mayor be made between the Cities of Simi Valley, the County, and would also need the endorsement of Councilmember Brown asked if the City could extend its Sphere of Influence. Mr. Braitman responded that when the City updates its General Plan, LAFCO would consider the extension of the City's Sphere of Influence. Councilmember Galloway asked if the City could extend its Area of Interest to include more of the Tierra Rejada Valley, and could other cities annex our Areas of Interest. Mr. Braitman responded other cities could not annex our Areas of Interest. Councilmember Brown asked Mr. Braitman to forward any information he might have or will receive on the proposed presidential library project to the City. By consensus of Council, the report was received and filed. K. Consider review of existing__C_ity ordinances concerninq illegal dumping. Staff recommended Council direct staff as deemed appropriate. By consensus of Council, this item was continued to September 16, 1987. L. Consideration of requirement for art in _public places as a condition of approval for development projects. Staff recommended Council direct staff as deemed appropriate. No staff report was given. Councilmember Brown commented she did not want to place a limit on the cost of the artwork. Mayor Harper felt only a few minor changes were necessary in the draft document presented by Councilmember Galloway. He felt there was a need to look at each piece of art separately. He suggested art might also be located off the project site. Councilmember Galloway felt an in -lieu contribution should be allowed, but should not interfere with good building design. Councilmember Lane suggested benches could be placed near the art pieces, and also suggested consideration be given to maintenance of the pieces. The pieces should be maintained and insured by the property owner. By consensus of Council, Councilmember Galloway will work with staff to draft a model resolution for Council's consideration, and to determine if surrounding cities have had a problem with an in -lieu fee process. AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING, Council recessed, the time being 11:27 p.m. At 11:40 p.m. the Council reconvened with Councilmember Ferguson absent. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California 10 __ - -_ _. September 2, 1987 12. ORDINANCES: A. Further Council consideration of possible amendments to Ordinance 33, an ordinance of - __the City pertaining to commissions. MOTION: Councilmember Lane moved and Mayor Harper seconded a motion to amend the ordinance to provide a 2 /3rds vote of the City Council would be required to remove a commissioner. The motion failed with Councilmembers Brown and Galloway voting no, and Councilmember Ferguson absent. By consensus of Council, the item was continued to September 16, 1987. 13. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: The following items were directed to be placed on future Council agendas: possible fast tracking of Planning procedures, handouts identifying Planning requirements, review of possible site(s) for downtown park(s), the formation of a pool committee to obtain funding for a community pool, and consideration of the maintenance required for a community pool. 14. CLOSED SESSION: A. Personnel. B. Potential litigation _ uurrsuant to_ - - _Government Code — Section 54956.9(b)(1). - - - -- — MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Galloway seconded a motion to go into Closed Session to address Item 14.B. The voice vote was unanimous with Councilmember Ferguson absent. The time of adjournment was 12:15 a.m. Also present in the closed session were Steven Kueny, City Manager and Cheryl Kane, City Attorney. Council reconvened in Open Session at 12:47 a.m. There was no action to report. 15. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Galloway seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting to September 8, 1987 at 7:00 p.m. The voice vote was unanimous with Councilmember Ferguson absent. The time of adjournment was 12:49 a.m. Mayor Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California 11 ATTEST: September 21987