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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1988 0323 CC ADJMINUTES OF THE Cfl-Y COUNCIL Moorpark Cal i fornia _ ___,__March 23, 1988 The adjourned meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark, California was held on March 23, 1988 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 7:09 p.m. by Mayor John Patrick Lane. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led previously during the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Moorpark meeting. 3. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmember Eloise Brown, John Galloway, Clint Harper, Bernardo Perez and Playor John Patrick Lane. Steven Kueny, City Manager; Cheryl Kane, City Attorney; Patrick Richards, Director of Community Development; Dennis Delzeit, City Fngineer; and Maureen W. Wall, City Clerk. 4. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS., AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: None were presented. 5. REORDERING .OF,_AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA: MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to add an item to the agenda concerning personnel; to add an item to the agenda regarding litigation concerning Camrosa versus the City of Moorpark; to add an item to the agenda concerning a request for professional landscape services for Monte Vista Nature Park; to add an item to the agenda concerning the authorization of the installation of a stop sign on Honeybee at Cloverdale; and to add an item to the agenda regarding directing a letter, to Supervisor Dougherty concerning the trailers on Tierra Rejada and Brennan Roads, since the need to take action arose subsequent to the posting of the agenda. The voice vote was unanimous, and the matters became Items 14.F., 14.G., 11.L., 11.M., and 11.N. on the agenda, respectiv0v. . MOTION: Councilmember Perez moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to add an item to the agenda concerning crosswalk markings on Quail Summit, since the need to take action arose subsequent to the Minutes of the City Council Moorpark California 2 __.._March 23, 1988 posting of the agenda. The voice vote was unanimous, and the matter became Item 11.0. on the agenda. 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS: A. Ms. Susan Weintraub, Topa Management Company, 1800 Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles, gave a brief review of the changes they were proposing in their project. 7. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Councilmember Brown reported she had attended a Moorpark Unified School Board Meeting. 8. CONSENT CALENDAR: A. Resolution No. 88 -460. A resolution authorizing the placement of stop signs along east and west bound Williams Ranch Road at Laurel Glen Drive. Staff recommended Council approve Resolution No. 88 -460. MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Brown seconded a motion to approve Resolution No. 88 -460 as presented, The voice vote was unanimous.. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None were scheduled. 10. COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS: A. Consider an appointment to the vacant position on the Parks and Recreation Commission. Councilmember Perez nominated Mr. Sam Nainoa, 12685 Crystal Ranch Road, to the vacant position on the Parks and Recreation Commission, and then gave a brief biography of Mr. Nainoa. By an unanimous roll call vote, the Council appointed Mr. Nainoa to the commission. Mr. Nainoa then addressed the Council, thanking them for his appointment. He stated hi!; number one priority was the people of the City, and that he was looking forward to working on the commission. Councilmember Harper asked the City Engineer, and the Fire Department to meet with members of Shell Oil Company to determine the exact location of their pipelines running through the City, and whether or not their testing of those lines could be of any danger to the residents of the City. Mayor Lane asked that additional attention be given to the City's- emergency preparedness plan. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California ._ 3 March 23 1988 Councilmember Harper presented each Councilmember with a copy of his proposed Comprehensive Planning Ordinance. 11. DISCUSSION /ACTION ITEMS: B. Consider a report concerning_a_need to on the contract with the Planning Center to complete work_ on the Downtown Plan. Staff recommended Council amend the contract to allow for attendance at future meetings and direct the Planning Commission to forward their recommendations on the draft plan to the Council. Patrick Richards, Director of Community Development, gave a brief overview of the situation. Councilmember Brown commented the downtown area of the City had been doing a great job of improvement without direction from the City. She did not feel there was a need to expend more money on the Downtown Plan. Councilmember Harper felt the document could be useful, if implemented. Better coordination could be achieved were the plan implemented. He asked that the plan, in its current form, be presented to the Council for their review. Councilmember Galloway felt the plan should be held to its original scope of work. Ile was not in favor of spending any additional money on the plan. MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to direct that the document, in its current status, would be presented to the Council. The voice vote was unanimous. Mr. Richards remarked that an addendum would be added to the document for Council's review showing which businesses and /or residences would be made nonconforming if the plan were adopted as is, and a revised draft plan exhibit showing all existing businesses with the rear alley parking concept. Steven Kueny, City Manager, inquired whether it was Council's intent to fund future meetings out of the General Fund, or wait for possible C.D.B.G. funds and direct staff to work with the State on some sort of agreement to accomplish this. Councilmember Galloway stated that if the document was not sufficient to meet the original scope of the agreement with the consultant, then additional meetings attended by the consultant: should be borne by the consultant. MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Mayor Lane seconded a motion to direct staff to amend the C.D.B.G. Entitlement Program to reflect $45,000 in the Professional Services line item; and to direct the Planning Commission to forward their recommendations on the draft plan to the Council upon the conclusion of their April a, 1988 meeting. The voice vote was unanimous. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California _ 4 _ March 23.. 1988 Councilmember Brown commented this action was not a guarantee or a commitment to expend more money. Councilmember Galloway stated the City Council had taken no action to increase the scope of work on the agreement. Councilmember Harper felt the initial comments were made on the original document, the document then became more detailed and focused, as requested. C. Consider awarding a contract for the landscape improvement project located at Peach Hill__and Spring _Roads_ (Marlborough). Staff recommended Council award the contract to Agro Landscape Management for landscape improvements. Philip Newhouse, Director of Community Services, gave an overview of the staff report, dated March 18, 1988. MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to award the contract to Agro Landscape Management in the amount of $6,717 for landscape improvements at Peach Hill and Spring Roads per the project plans, and to condition the contract awarded so that the landscape improvement would not begin until the project soil was neutralized by charcoal, and to require that the contractor receive City approval prior to the start of the project. The voice vote was unanimous. Mr. Newhouse commented a supplemental report regarding the use of herbicides in the parkway will be brought back to the Council. D. Consider a report concerning condition compliance - Planned Development No. 1064 (TOPA ) Management Planning Commission's recommendation was for Council to approve the revised site plan proposed by the applicant with certain modifications. Patrick Richards gave an overview of TOPA's request for a change of the final design, and staff's recommendations concerning added features to enhance the appearance of the structure. He was concerned with placement of the proposed building on tho project site, and also plantings on the north elevation. Councilmember Brown felt the new design offered flexibility to coordinate with development to the south of the project site. Councilmember Perez stated he would like to see a big fountain. Staff was directed to tone down the design to take care of their• concerns. MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Mayor Lane seconded a motion to approve the revised site plans to allow canvas awnings; to add wood moldings to the stucco and pop -outs, particularly on the west elevation; to add more detail to the store fronts; to add small paned windows to the second floor; to improve the details of the windows on the west elevation; to add planters with vines; and to place a 25' fountain with lights on Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California_ _ _ 5 March 23, 1988 the project, with the final details to be negotiated between the developer and staff. AMENDMENT TO THE MOTION: Councilmember Galloway moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to direct that the west portion of the buildings be moved approximately 20 feet south, with staff to work out the parking problems. The voice vote on the amendment was unanimous. SECOND AMENDMENT _ THE MAIN MOTION: Councilm mb eer rper _ _ moved and Councilmember Galloway seconded a motion to prohibit a drive through on the project. The voice vote was unanimous. The main motion, as twice amended, was approved by a unanimous voice vote. G. Consider a report concerning___. the_ New Los Angeles Avenue Extension. Staff recommended Council direct staff as deemed appropriate. Dennis Delzeit, City Engineer, gave a brief history of the project. Councilmember Brown commented the Circulation Element was currently being reviewed, and that the Council should not eliminate any possibility of improvement in this area. Councilmember Harper did not feel the road was needed, and also did not feel the City could finance the road. He favored Option Three, which would direct staff to notify CalTrans that the City would not be proceeding with the New Los Angeles Extension project, and the New Los Angeles Avenue Extension would not be an adopted roadway alignment. Mayor Lane also did not feel the City could afford to build the roadway either. Staff commented the City Engineer and CalTrans both felt the road would only be used by local traffic, and not regional traffic. MOTION: Councilmember Galloway moved and Councilmember Brown seconded a motion to not proceed with the New Los Angeles Avenue Extension project at this time, and to direct staff to notify CalTrans that the City had adopted the New Los Angeles Avenue Extension Alignment. The motion passed, with Councilmember Harper and Mayor Lane voting no. Councilmember Harper felt the City would now feel increased pressure from property owners affected by this action. H. Consider potential alternate uses for available monies in the Los Angeles Avenue_ Alternate Route Fund. Staff recommended Council direct staff as deemed appropriate. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California _ 6 _ March 23, 1988 Steven Kueny, City Manager, summarized the staff report which had been previously presented to the Council. Councilmember Galloway did not feel that more fees needed to be added to this Area of Contribution, but rather that the money in the A.O.C. needed to be expended for Los Angeles Avenue, but not here or at this time. Councilmember Brown did not feel there was a reason to move money out of this area. Mayor Lane commented Griffin Homes was not in favor of a transfer of funds. MOTION: Councilmember Galloway moved and Councilmember Brown seconded a motion to receive and file this report. The motion was approved with Councilmembers Harper and Perez voting no. K. Consider applying for arrant from the Ventura County Area ult Agency on Aging to fund mipurpose senior center equipment. Staff recommended Council direct staff to apply for the grant. Philip Newhouse gave an overview of the staff report dated March 10, 1988. MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Brown seconded a motion to direct staff to consider the purchase of tables, chairs and carts as they can provide immediate use for several functions, to authorize the City Manager to act on behalf of the City to submit a Request for Proposal to Ventura County Area Agency on Aging requesting funds in the amount of $3,063.40 for the purchase of equipment for the Senior Citizens Multipurpose Center; and to authorize the City Manager to indicate that the City will match requested funds as required to receive Title III -B funds, with the actual appropriation of $341 to be made by the City Council, if and when the grant is awarded. The voice vote was unanimous. L. Consider approving_ _prof e.ssional landscape services for Monte Vista Nature Park. Philip Newhouse gave a brief overview of the staff report dated March 23, 1988. He indicated technical expertise was needed to carry out Council's directive to re- design the nature park. MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Galloway seconded a motion to authorize a contract with Mr. Graham for his technical services to assist the Commission with re- designing the Monte Vista Nature Park at a cost not to exceed $800 ($700 for technical assistance and $100 mileage) from Park Improvement Funds. The voice vote was unanimous. M. Consider Resolution No. 88 -461 a resolution authorizing the installation of a std sign at the intersection of _Honeybee Street and Cloverdale Street. No verbal staff report was given. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California 7 March_23, 1988 MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Brown seconded a motion to approve Resolution No. 88 -461. The voice vote was unanimous. N. Consider sending a letter to_Su ervisor Dougherty concer- -: he trailers at Tierra Rejada and Brennan Roads. A draft letter was presented by staff for Council's approval regarding the City's frustration that the house trailers, oversized storage bins, tractor trailers, disabled vehicles, building materials, farm equipment and other miscellaneous items had not been removed from this greenbelt area. MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to authorize the Mayor to sign the proposed letter outlining the City's concerns. The voice vote was unanimous. 0. Consider authorizing he installation of crosswalk m_ar_kinys on Quail Summit. Dennis Delzeit reported he could not recommend that the Council authorize the placement of crosswalk markings on Quail Summit mid -way between Woodglen Drive and Kimberly, since studies have shown crosswalks create a false sense of security. Councilmember Harper felt that some notification was necessary to warn vehicles of pedestrian traffic in the area. Perhaps signs which could indicate there was a walkway in the area, and yellow crosswalk markings used. Councilmember Perez felt the City should take whatever actions it could to make it safe for the school children in the area. Mayor Lane agreed. By consensus of Council, staff was asked to return with a report concerning signage (warning devices) and crosswalk markings at Council's April 6, 1988 meeting. 12. ORDINANCES: None were presented. 13. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: No items were directed to be placed on future Council agendas. 14. CLOSED SESSION: A. Litigation concerni_ng_ Urban West Communities _versus the Ci_y of Moorpark. B. Litigation concerning_Warmington versus the City of Moorpark. C. Potential litigation __pursuant to Government_ Code Section 54956.9 b 1 . Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California D. Potential 54959.9(c) E. Litigation F. Personnel. G. Litigation 8 March 23, 1988 litigation ___pursuant to Government Code Section concerning B..I_.A. versus the City of Moorpark. concerning Camrosa versus the City of Moorpark. MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to go into Closed Session to discuss Items 14.A., 14.B., 14.C., 14.D., 14.E., 14.F., and 14.G. The voice vote was unanimous. The time was 9:48 p.m. All Councilmembers were present in the closed session as well as Steven Kueny, City Manager and Cheryl Kane, City Attorney. At 9:53 p.m. the Council reconvened in Open Session. MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to authorize the Mayor to sign the settlement agreement with Warmington. The voice vote was unanimous. MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to appropriate $107,000 from the Park Improvement Fund to reimburse Warmington. The roll call vote was unanimous. The City Attorney reported there would be a hearing in which the judge would enter the writ and the stipulation. MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Brown seconded a motion to go back into Closed Session to discuss those remaining items. The voice vote was unanimous. The time was 9:55 p.m. All Councilmembers were present in the closed session as well as Steven Kueny, City Manager and Cheryl Kane, City Attorney. At 11:58 p.m. the Council reconvened in Open Session. Mayor Lane announced there was no fiirther action to report. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California 9 March 23,198f 15. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Brown seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. The time was 11:59 p.m. Mayor ATTEST: