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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1988 0120 CC REGMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL Moorpark, California January 20, 1988 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark, California was held on January 20, 1988 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 John Galloway. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Harper. 3. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmembers Eloise Brown, Clint Harper, John Lane, and Mayor John Galloway. Steven Kueny, City Manager; Cheryl Kane, City Attorney; Patrick Richards, Director of Community Development; Philip Newhouse, Director of Community Services; Thomas Genovese, Deputy City Manager; Dennis Delzeit, City Engineer; Lt. Michael Brown, Sheriff's Department; Michael Rubin, Senior Planner. 4. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS, AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: None were presented. 5. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA: MOTION: Councilmember Lane moved and Councilmember Brown seconded a motion to add item 11.M. to the agenda concerning the tree trimming project since the need to act arose subsequent to the posting of the agenda. The voice vote was unanimous. 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS A. Connie Lawrason, 4291 Ambermeadow Street, brought to Council's attention that children are jumping the fence and cutting through the North Meadows Park tearing up playground equipment on their way. B. Bill LaPerch, 7200 Walnut Canyon Road, presented Council with a proposed alternative widening and straightening of highway 118 from the cement yard where it narrows to two lanes in Virginia Colony. His drawing was dated October 1986. It was estimated Minutes of the City Council 2 January 20, 1988 Moorpark, California in 1986 that the road realignment would cost six million dollars. He felt this would be a low cost way of alleviating our traffic problems in this area. C. Paul Coyle, 15750 Los Angeles Avenue, #151, President of the Villa Del Arroyo Homeowners Association, presented Council with a letter dated January 18, 1988 in which he alleged a violation had occurred at the mobile Home Park concerning the park owners sending out rent increase notifications to mobile home park tenants that are selling their mobile homes and that the new tenants will have their space rent increased upon completion of the sale. D. Joe Intiso, 15750 Los Angeles Avenue, asked the Council if the Mobile Home Park renters concerns regarding the changes in Ordinance No. 51 were going to be addressed by the City. E. Joy Barrera, 375 Millard, asked the City Council to remove the trees in front of her home which were causing damage to the sidewalk and curb area. F. Vickie McGowan, 13060 View Mesa, of the Moorpark Youth Activities Committee, stated that her committee would like to meet with staff to help plan special youth activities. She stated the committee's function is to work with the Parks and Recreation Commission to provide activities for Moorpark's youth. She additionally asked that the Council waive the Community Services fees for use of the multi - purpose room so that they might provide a Valentine's Dance for the youth. G. Roger Beaulieu, 14792 E. Stanford St., spoke concerning the impact of the Highway 101 reconstruction on our local roadways. He urged the Council to direct staff to get a traffic data to support the City's position to show the State the actual impacts. He also stated the realignment of Highway 118 through the Virginia Colony area had been planned years ago and if they had been completed at that time, it would have been at a lower cost to the City. H. Richard E. Smith, 2946 Galena Avenue, Simi Valley, also concerning the impact of the Highway 101 reconstruction on Moorpark highways. As a truck driver, he also asked the Council to observe how many single drivers travel highway 118 and suggested the City might look into some sort of mandatory car pooling program. Truck traffic is a major problem through Southern California he stated with Highway 101 being the main thoroughfare since the pacific Coast Highway limits weight along that roadway. Highway 118 is a main route traveling east to west since Highway 126 is not as well aligned as Highway 118. To reroute all traffic off of Highway 118 will raise everyone's Minutes of the City Council 3 Moorpark, California cost. January 20, 1988 I. John Spiker, 1012 Donner, Simi Valley, a truck driver who asked the Council not to reroute the truck traffic. He urged the City to contact our local Congressman and other agencies to aid in our concerns regarding the rerouting of traffic along Highway 118. Councilmember Lane inquired of the City Attorney whether or not there appeared to be violation in Mr. Coyle's letter of January 18, 1988. Cheryl Kane, City Attorney responded that if the leases in question were month to month, then it would be a violation under Ordinance Number 51; however, if they were rented under a long term lease, then it would not be. Mr Lane additionally addressed the two gentlemen who had spoken concerning rerouting truck traffic and indicated that many trucks were recently cited for faulty brakes and carrying hazardous materials and that this was the City's main concern, not that all truck traffic through Moorpark would be rerouted. 7. COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Councilmember Lane reported that the Tree Ad Hoc Committee had met and that they had walked Mr. Velasquez's project (PD -1065) indicating that many of the trees on the lot are destroyed and were not good specimens. B. Councilmember Brown indicated she had attended the Ventura County Area of Government's meeting. She reported that John Melton of Santa Paula and Frank McDivitt of Ojai were appointed as delegate and alternate to the Southern California Area of Government's (SCAG) Executive Committee and additionally, that Richard Spicer was appointed as Interim Director for VCAG. C. Councilmember Brown reported she had attended the Animal Regulation Commission meeting on January 14, 1988 in which a suggested fee increase for impounds was made. The fee will be $20.00 if reclaimed in the field and $25.00 if reclaimed from the shelter. Additionally, an explanation of the distinction between the Humane Society, which is a private non - profit organization not under animal regulations, and Animal Regulation Department was made. D. Mayor Galloway reported he had attended the Ventura /San Fernando Freeway Improvement Committee meeting. He indicated the Simi Valley Rail Service is a commuter train possibility supported by Southern Pacific Railroad. Highway 101 improvements were on the agenda. Additionally, Mr. Jack Hallin of Caltrans was present and mentioned the completion of the freeway should occur in 1993 when previously it was to have been completed in 1992. Minutes of the City Council 4 January 20, 1988 Moorpark, California 8. CONSENT CALENDAR City staff pulled Item 8.D. concerning a proposed resolution finding and declaring certain private roads to be subject to the California Vehicle Code. This item needs to be addressed under a public hearing and will come back on a future agenda. Items Number 8.F., B.G., and 8.I., were pulled by the Council for discussion and the following motion was heard. MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Brown seconded a motion to approve items B.A., B.B., B.C., 8.E., 8.H., 8.J., and 8.K. The roll call vote was unanimous. A. Approval of Warrant Register: - Prepaid Warrants No. 6085, 6134, 6136 -6145 $26,167.46 - Payable Warrants No. 6146 -6185 $79,273.03 -86/87 Payable Warrant No. 6186 $ 1,933.52 - Senior Center Payables No. 1032 $ 64.00 B. Approval of City Council Minutes 1. Adjourned Meeting of May 18, 1987 2. Special Meeting of January 6, 1988 C. Resolution No. 88 -441. A proposed Resolution amending the Salary Plan by adding a reference to the designation of Deputy City Clerk. Staff recommendation was to approve the proposed resolution. E. Resolution No. 88 -442. A proposed Resolution approving Vesting Tentative Tract Map 4338 and Planned Development No. 1069; a 55 lot subdivision of an 8.5 acre site located on Walnut Creek Road north of Tierra Rejada Road. Staff recommendation was to approve the proposed resolution. H. Consideration of the agreement with Moorpark Unified School District for use of the trailer located at Flory Avenue School for the Star Club program. Staff recommendation was to authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement on behalf of the City. J. An informational report concerning meeting date, time and place for the Moorpark Parks and Recreation Commission. Staff recommendation was to receive and file this report. K. Status report concerning South Meadows Park. Staff recommendation was to receive and file this report. F. Resolution No. 88 -443. A proposed Resolution approving Planned Development No. 1064; a 31,803 square foot retail /office building located on the southwest corner of Los Angeles Avenue and Spring Road. Staff recommendation was to approve the proposed Minutes of the City Council 5 January 20, 1988 Moorpark, California resolution. Councilmember Brown was concerned with he limitation of the colors for the sign on the City Council conditions of January 6, 1988 item D which indicated the sign program shall be limited to the use of three colors that are complimentary or contrasting to the building colors. She was concerned that this might preclude the use of nationally registered logos which Mr. Paul Geinger indicated might be prohibitive to his project. After some discussion, the following motion was heard: MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Lane seconded a motion to allow nationally registered logos on the sign and to secondly allow the Director of Community Development to make final decisions concerning signage, The voice vote was unanimous. Then the following motion was heard: MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to approve Resolution No. 88 -443 as amended. The voice vote was unanimous. G. Consider a request from the Moorpark Chamber of Commerce to waive fees for use of the Community Center and City authorization to cablecast a candidates forum. Staff recommendation was to waive the fees except for direct costs and to authorize the cablecast. City Manager, Steven Kueny reported that he and Councilmember Eloise Brown in addition to representatives from the two local cable franchises within the City met concerning the cablecasting of the candidates forum. After some discussion by Council the following motion was heard. MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a Motion to waive the fees in cleaning and security deposit for Chamber of Commerce rental of the Community Center with required payment by the Chamber for custodial staffing of the event, and to secondly authorize taping of the forum by the Ventura County Cablevision and Mountain Meadows and that the event would be shown once with the coordination of the taping approved by the City Manager. The voice vote was unanimous. I. Consideration of a waiver of fees for use of the Community Center by the Moorpark Youth Activities Committee for a Valentine Day Teen Dance. Staff recommendation was to authorize the waiver of fees and authorize staff to proceed with the request. Council raised some concerns concerning whether this committee would be subject to the Brown Act as well as how their fund raising activities might be handled. Steven Kueny responded he would get back with the Council concerning the fund raising Minutes of the City Council 6 January 20, 1988 Moorpark, California issues. The following motion was heard: MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to concur with Parks and Recreation Commission's recommendation to waive cleaning and security deposits for the Valentine Day Teen Dance and directed staff to further cooperate with the group to hold activities for Moorpark's youth. The voice vote was unanimous. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Deyelowent Permit No. 302. major Modification. A request to add 121,520 square feet to an existing 109,300 square foot industrial building located along Highway 118 (Los Angeles Avenue) west of Buttercreek Road. Staff recommendation was to approve the Major Modification with conditions. The Planning Commission recommendation was to approve the Major Modification with conditions. Patrick Richards introduced Mr. James D. Maldonado, Assistant Planner for Sanchez Talarico. Mr. Richards further indicated that the company manufactures underwater lighting and valve fittings for pools and not pool shells or spas. He further indicated that some solvents would be used on site. The duly noticed public hearing was then opened. A -1. Thomas Nelson, 6882 N. Auburn Circle, representing Structural Concepts, indicated that he was there to answer any questions the City Council might have. A -2. David Sargent, 248 S. Mills Road, representing Rasmussen & Associates, outlined how his firm had been working to make the building appear as non - intrusive as possible. He indicated that trees will grow to same height as the building in five to seven years. A -3. Paul Blu, 51 -804 Majestic Court, representing KDI American Products Co., indicated to the Council that his firm has not violated any codes concerning use of solvent. He further indicated his firm will work to coordinate shifts to keep traffic impacts at a minimum, will additionally consider car pooling and busing services and indicated there will be probably a total of two hundred to two hundred twenty -five employees working on the site in three shifts when phase two is completed. The first phase would employe between one hundred and one hundred twenty employees. The Public Hearing was closed when no one else wished to speak. Minutes of the City Council 7 January 20, 1988 Moorpark, California AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING, the Council recessed, the time being 9:05 p.m. At 9:34 p.m., the full Council reconvened with all members present. AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING, item 9.C. was discussed. C. Update to the City's Land Use and Circulation Elements. Consider the Planning Commission's recommendation and set matters for future discussions. On a motion by Councilmember Brown seconded by Councilmember Harper, this public hearing was continued to Monday, January 25, 1988 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall. The voice vote was unanimous. Further discussion was heard concerning item number 9.A. A. (cont) Councilmember Harper expressed his concerns with the visual impact of the project and additionally indicated some concern with the drainage structure suggesting that perhaps it could be capped rather than remain as indicated on the project plan. He recommended continuing this item to allow the City Engineer, staff, and applicant to work out some of the concerns expressed. The applicant, Mr. Thomas Nelson, indicated that time was of the essence with their tenants; however, his firm would be willing to extend the deadline thirty days on the project. THey indicated they would be willing to do whatever was needed to address Council's concerns within thirty days. He then agreed to the thirty day extension for a decision on the project. The following motion was then heard. MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Lane seconded a motion to extend the deadline thirty days at the request of the applicant and additionally to refer this matter to the Public Works Committee for resolution of the City Council's concerns. The voice vote was unanimous. B. Appeal of Planned Development Permit No. 1066 (Leonard Liston). Regarding the construction of an automotive service center and full serve car wash located on the west side of park Lane Avenue approximately 100 feet south of Los Angeles Avenue. Planning Commission recommendation had been to approve as modified with conditions. Michael Rubin, Senior Planner, gave the staff report dated January 14, 1988. The duly noticed public hearing was then opened. Minutes of the City Council 8 January 20, 1988 Moorpark, California B -1. Leonard Liston, applicant, indicated he was attempting to work with staff and the surrounding property owners on his project. Councilmember harper stated he would like to see the project look similar to the Park Lane Center. Councilmember Lane indicated he would be in favor of allowing some difference and that he liked the design of the project. Councilmember Brown felt that the building blended quite nicely with the surrounding area. Patrick Richards, Director of Community Development, indicated he would like to see a condition added which would require a six foot high decorative wall on the south side starting at the terminus of the building to within twenty feet of Park Lane Avenue with tree cutouts where necessary to accommodate existing trees instead of the wooden fence which was indicated on the project plan. He felt this would allow additional privacy for the church which was next to this project site. After some discussion, the following motion was heard. MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Brown seconded a motion to approve the negative declaration as having been completed in compliance with State CEQA Guidelines and the Council adopts the findings stated in the Planning Commission's report regarding this matter. Additionally, staff was directed to prepare a resolution conditionally approving Planned Development Permit No. 1066 for consideration at the Council's next regular meeting of February 3, 1988, and that a decorative wall on the south side starting with the building terminus to within twenty feet of Park Lane Avenue would be constructed with appropriate tree cutouts to accommodate existing trees instead of the proposed wooden fence. That the same roofing materials would be used as in PD -1065 and that landscaping in the exit area would be increased but not in such a way as to hinder sight distance; and the applicant to bring back revised landscape plans and to narrow the existing exit driveway. The voice vote was unanimous. 10. COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS D. Consider Participation in the East County Wasteshed Task Force Staff recommendation was to designate a representative and an alternate to the task force. Steven Kueny, City Manager, gave an overview of the proposed sub- committee which had been submitted by the City of Simi Valley and Supervisor Dougherty. It appears it would be in the City's interest to meet with the three cities in the county to discuss this very important item of concern. Councilmember Harper indicated he felt this was a critical issue and would be willing to serve as the City's representative to the Minutes of the City Council 9 January 20, 1988 Moorpark, California committee. Councilmember Lane indicated he would be willing to serve as alternate. By consensus of Council, Councilmember Harper was designated as the representative with Councilmember Lane as alternate to the East County Wasteshed Task Force. Councilmember Lane indicated he would like to see the number of trucks that are going into and out of the City. He would additionally like to see traffic numbers along Moorpark Avenue and additionally would like to investigate the possibility of a train stop in Moorpark as well as Simi Valley. Councilmember Brown would like to see landscaping cut back in order to promote visibility at the corner of Vista Del Valle and Peach Hill Road. Mr. Kueny indicated staff will review the situation and the conditions in this area. Mayor Galloway indicated he would like to see the City become involved in potential land use changes on the west side of Simi Valley which might affect the City of Moorpark. He suggested the Public Works committee might review and coordinate with staff concerning that item and additionally he would like to discuss the possibility of an Affordable Housing Committee. 11. DISCUSSION /ACTION ITEMS G. Consider a report regarding Ordinance No. 51 (Mobile Home Park Regulations) . Staff recommendation was that Council direct staff as they deemed appropriate. Patrick Richards gave an overview of the report dated January 14, 1988. The following motion was heard. MOTION: Councilmember Lane moved and Councilmember Brown seconded a motion to direct staff to meet with both the Park Tenant Association and the Park Manager /Owner regarding finalization of changes they wish to see made to Ordinance No. 51. To direct staff to review the changes proposed and make recommendation per staff's report to the Council on this matter and to set April 20, 1988 for public hearing to review this matter as required by section 5.04.170 of the Moorpark Municipal Code. The voice vote was unanimous. Councilmember Harper indicated he would like to see the Mobile Home Park Rent Review Board reactivated. He felt this board's decision could be appealable to the City Council and that perhaps the Planning commission could be used as the Rent Review Board. ll.A. Discussion concerning the impact of the Highway 101 reconstruction on local roadways. Minutes of the City Council 10 Moorpark, California January 20, 1988 Councilmember Brown indicated that she was concerned our City will become an alternate route once the reconstruction work begins. She felt that traffic counts would be beneficial to help the City's position. Councilmember Lane indicated he would like to see permanent weigh stations in force during the reconstruction period. Councilmember Harper asked that Lt. Mike Brown work on stepping up enforcement and that he come back to the Council with recommendations concerning additional officers and patrol cars which might be needed along the Los Angeles Avenue corridor. Councilmember Brown indicated she felt it would require working cooperatively with Caltrans and the Highway Patrol for the weigh station, and lastly that local enforcement would need to be stepped up. Councilmember Lane indicated that truck traffic on a volunteer basis might be deferred until after 5:00 p.m. Councilmember Brown indicated the City might lobby the Los Angeles City Council and ask them to ban truck traffic during daylight hours. The following motion was then heard. MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to direct that Lt. Brown come back with enforcement or mitigation measures for Council's consideration and directed staff to initiate truck counts and thirdly to condition van pooling requirements based on the number of employees or commercial developments. The following amendment to the motion was then heard. AMENDMENT TO THE MOTION: Councilmember Lane moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to direct that letters would be sent to our legislators and Caltrans encouraging a train stop in Moorpark. The voice vote on the amendment to the motion was unanimous. The main motion as amended was then considered. The voice vote unanimously approved the motion as amended. The following motion was then heard. MOTION: Mayor Galloway moved and COuncilmember Brown seconded a motion to contact all members of the Los Angeles City Council and Caltrans concerning the City's concern of truck ban traffic on Highway 101 during reconstruction and to further suggest that truck traffic be banned only during daylight hours with an exhibit of the letter attached showing Highway 118 through Moorpark and our surface streets, and how those streets would be affected by truck traffic. The voice vote was unanimous. 10.B. Discussion concerning the preparation of a comprehensive traffic x)lan for the City of Moorpark. Councilmember harper suggested this type of comprehensive traffic plan might be incorporated into the Circulation Element of the Minutes of the City Council 11 January 20, 1988 Moorpark, California General Plan. City Manager, Steven Kueny suggested that this type of plan, since it indicates current problems and identifies possible funding sources could be included with the Capital Improvement Program. The following motion was then heard. MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to refer this suggestion to the Public Works Committee with a report back to the City Council in the near future concerning the Committee's findings. 10.C. Consider a volicy to govern late submission of agenda items for consideration at City Council meetings. After some discussion, it was consensus of Council to direct that the City Manager, the City Clerk, and Councilmember Brown would come back to the Council with suggestions for revision to the rules of procedure concerning late submission of items for consideration at Council meetings. 11.J. Consider tree removal on the new City Hall site. Staff recommendation was that Council direct staff as they deemed appropriate. The staff report was waived and the following motion was heard by Council. MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Lane seconded a motion to direct staff to proceed with relocation of trees at location three to another location at the Community Center and to direct staff to proceed with the removal of trees at location number two without salvage. The voice vote was unanimous. AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING, the following motion was heard. MOTION: Councilmember Lane moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting at midnight. The voice vote was unanimous. ll.M. Tree Removal Proiect. Steven Kueny requested authorization to modify the existing policy to allow the City Manager to sign a contract which exceeded the $5,000.00 limit to $6,000.00 for the tree removal project. The following motion was heard. MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Lane seconded a motion to approve the City Manager signing the tree removal project contract in the amount of $6,000.00. The voice vote was unanimous. Minutes of the City Council 12 January 20, 1988 Moorpark, California CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council decided to continue the remaining DiSCUSSsion /Action items to January 25, 1988. 12. ORDINANCES A. Ordinance No. 93. The second reading and adoption of a proposed ordinance amending Chapter 2.06 of Title 1 of the Moorpark Municipal Code, relating to the resignation of Commissioners. City Attorney, Cheryl Kane read the Ordinance in title and the following motion was heard: MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Brown seconded a motion to waive further reading of the ordinance. The voice vote was unanimous. The following motion was heard. MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Brown seconded a motion to approve the second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 93. The voice vote was unanimous. B. Ordinance No. 94. A proposed Ordinance amending the zoning on an 8.5 acre parcel within PC -3 from "PC" (Planned Community) to PD 6.5U. The site is located on Walnut Creek Road north of Tierra Rejada Road. Staff recommendation was to approve the proposed Ordinance for first reading and introduction. City Attorney Cheryl Kane read the ordinance in title only. The following motion was heard. MOTION: Councilmember Lane moved and Councilmember Brown seconded a motion to waive further reading of the Ordinance. The voice vote was unanimous. The following motion was then heard. MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Brown seconded a motion to approve Ordinance No. 94 for first reading and introduction. The voice vote was unanimous. C. Ordinance No. 95. A proposed Ordinance amending a 2.23 acre site at the southwest corner of los Angeles Avenue and Spring road from TPD (Trailer Park Development). Staff recommendation was to approve the proposed Ordinance for first reading and adoption. City Attorney, Cheryl Kane read the Ordinance in title only and the following motion was heard. MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Lane seconded a motion to waive further reading of the ordinance. The voice vote was unanimous. The following motion was then heard. Minutes of the City Council 13 January 20, 1988 Moorpark, California MOTION: Councilmember harper moved and Councilmember Lane seconded a motion to approve Ordinance No. 95 for first reading and introduction. The voice vote was unanimous. 13. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS The following items were recommended for future agenda: - Consideration of an Affordable Housing Committee and goals for lower income housing within the City. - Consideration of park dedication requirement on industrial development. - Consideration of letters to legislators to have Highway 23 renamed to the Moorpark Freeway. - Consider the Highway 118 newsletter and committee rotation. - Consider a future Town Hall Meeting to be held in March or April. 14. CLOSED SESSIONS On a motion by Councilmember Harper seconded by Councilmember Lane, the Council will adjourn to closed session under Government Code 54957 to discuss personnel and under Government Code 54956.9(c) to discuss potential litigation. the voice vote was unanimous, the time of adjournment was 11:43 p.m. All City Councilmembers were present in the closed session as well as Steven Kueny, City Manager and Cheryl Kane, City Attorney. The Council reconvened in open session at 12:14 a.m. Mayor Galloway indicated that no action was taken during the closed session. 15. Councilmember Brown moved and Mayor Galloway seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting to 6:30 p.m. on Monday, January 25, 1988. The voice vote was unanimous. The time of adjournment was 12:16 a.m. Mayor ATTEST: