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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1988 0406 CC REGMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL Moorpark, California _ Agri l 61 1988 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark, California was held on April 6, 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 7:10 p.m. by Mayor John Patrick Lane. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Brown. 3. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Eloise Brown, John Galloway, Clint Harper, Bernardo Perez, and Mayor John Patrick Lane. Steven Kueny, City Manager; Cheryl Kane, City Attorney; Patrick Richards, Director of Community Development; Dennis Delzeit, City Engineer; Lt. Mike Brown, Sheriff's Department; Stan Raap, Fire Department; Michael Rubin, Senior Planner; Philip Newhouse, Director of Community Services; Thomas P. Genovese, Deputy City Manager; and Maureen W. Wall, City Clerk. 4. PROCLAMATIONS,_COMMENDATIONS, AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: Mayor Lane introduced Sheriff Commander Wade. Commander Wade thanked Mayor Lane for the introduction saying he looked forward to serving the City of Moorpark. He then introduced his wife, Ann. 5. REORDERING 0F, AND ADDITIDNS T0, THE AGENDA: MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to add an item to the agenda concerning the Pacifica Reimbursement matter, since the need to take action arose subsequent to the posting of the agenda. The voice vote was unanimous, and the matter became Item 11.0. on the agenda. By consensus of Council, Item 11. L., "Consider nominating a local historic structure for inclusion in the National Register of Historical Places," was added to the Consent Calendar as Item 8.R. By consensus of Council, Item 11.D., Consider a report concerning requested speed humps on Laurel Glen Drive and Hillside Drive, will be heard after the conclusion of the Consent Calendar. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California _ _ _ 2 _ .___. �ri 1 6, 1988 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS: A. Mr. Steve Bloch, 14470 East Cambridge Street, asked the City Council to allow him to add another sign at his commercial business. B. Mr. Colin Velazquez, 1078 Mellow Lane, Simi Valley, asked the City Council to eliminate the tree reimbursement condition on his project completely. C. Ms. Teresa Angelica Cortes, 1095 Walnut Canyon Road, asked if CalTrans were going to stripe and improve the roadway along Walnut Canyon Road. D. Mr. Tom Zanic, 520 Broadway, Suite 100, representing Urban West Communities, informed the Council they were asking relief from a condition which required the completion of the Tierra Rejada Bridge prior to the occupancy of the 1,231st unit at Mountain Meadows. E. Mr. Howard Yaras, 4248 Laurel Glen Drive, spoke concerning Item 11.D., speed humps on Laurel Glen and Hillside. He thanked the staff and the City Council for getting the stop signs up so soon at this intersection. Then he told the City Council that people were rolling through the stop signs and not coming to a complete stop. He was in favor of the speed humps. F. Mr. Bill LaPerch, 7200 Walnut Canyon, asked the City Council to place his Nantuckett Plan on a future agenda. The plan outlines a land bank model. G. Mr. Steve Brodsky, 4572 Vista Del Valle, informed the Council the Moorpark Community Alliance endorsed the proposed comprehensive planning ordinance unanimously. He felt that land preservation in the City was finally being taken seriously. H. Mr. Bob Crockford, 7189 Walnut Canyon Road, stated he was in favor of the comprehensive planning ordinance being proposed. It was his opinion such an ordinance would make certain the people have a definite say about land use within the City. 7. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Councilmember Brown reported sound readings along Walnut Canyon Road were being conducted. Lt. Mike Brown, of the Sheriff's Department added the test results will be reviewed by a technician with a report to Council in the near future. He also reported they were looking into whether the use of "jake" brakes by truckers was necessary for safety in the area. 8. CONSENT CALENDAR: Items 8.A., and 8.B. were pulled for individual consideration by the Council. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California 3 �A ri1 6� 1988 C. Consider a report concerning the 101 Freeway Traffic_Management Plan Update. Staff recommended Council receive and file this report. D. Consider a report concerning the possibility of connecti� roadways at the Moorpark/Simi Valley boundaries Staff recommended Council receive and file this report. E. Consider a report from Pruner Health_ Services, Inc. regarding 1987 ambulance response statistics_. Staff recommended Council receive and file this report. F. Consider an exemption determination under Measure F for Tract No. 4174, Villa Campesina, a self -help lower income housing project. Staff recommended Council grant Tract No. 4174 an exemption status under Measure F. G. Consider a Minor Modification to RPD- 1057_ Varsity Park Estates), a request_ to_ utilize the same floor plans as originally approved, but to construct different_ proportions of the various floor plans. Staff recommended Council approve the requested Minor Modification. H. Consider a Minor Modification to PD -966 (Mash Associates), a request to delete 500 square_ feet of floor area from one building and transfer it to another building _within the same site. Staff recommended Council approve the requested modification. Consider awarding an interim plan check services contract in conjunction with ultimate termination_ of building and safety services by the County of Ventura. Staff recommended Council award the contract to Jack DeJong and Associates. J. Consider membership in the Association of Ventura_ County Cities AVCC . Staff recommended Council express their intention to join the association and support the by -laws as drafted. Consider further _ 'o� int__ legal_ services for the City's participation in preparation _ of the _Simi Valley Landfill Contract. Staff recommended Council authorize continued participation and appropriate an additional $2,500 from the General Fund Reserve. Consider an extension to the franchise agreement with Ventura County Cablevision to June 30,_ 1988. Staff recommended Council approve Resolution No. 88 -461, a resolution extending the Cable Television Franchise for Ventura County Cablevision, Inc. through June 30, 1988. M. Consider accepting the Community_ Center Re- Roofing Project as complete. Staff recommended Council accept the project as complete and authorize the City Clerk to record a Notice of Completion with the County Recorder's Office. Minutes of the City Council Moo Mark, California 4 _ _ April_6, 1988 N. Informational report concerning the._t_ime line for the re- design plan for Monte Vista Nature Park. Staff recommended Council receive and file this report. 0. Consider accepting _the Griffin Senior Park as complete. Staff recommended Council accept the park improvements as complete and authorize the City Clerk to record a Notice of Completion with the County Recorder's Office. P. Resolution No. 88 -462, a resolution supporting legislation currently pending in Congress to extend the application period under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 another ear. Staff recommended Council approve Resolution No. 88 -462, a resolution supporting HR -3816 and S -2015 which extends the application period under the Immigration Reform and Control Action of 1986 another year. Q. Consider a report relative to mobile home park ale requirements. Staff recommended Council direct staff to work with Mr. Thomas to obtain an Attorney General's opinion. R. Consider nominating a local _historic structure (the Southern California Edison building­_located at the corner of Los Angeles Avenue and Gabbert Road) forinclusion in the National _Register of Historical Places. Staff recommended Council direct staff to assist the Historical Society in filing the necessary forms to add the building to the Historical Register, and require the Historical Society to pay only out -of- pocket expenses per Council's previous action of January 21, 1987. (Listed on this Agenda as Item 11.L.) MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to approve Consent Calendar Items 8.C., 8.0., 8.E., 8. F., 8.G., 8.H., 8. I., 8.J., 8. K., 8. L., 8. M., 8.N., 8.0., 8. P., 8.Q. and 8.R. The roll call vote was unanimous, with Councilmember Perez abstaining from the vote due to his conflict of interest regarding the Villa Campesina Project. A. Approval of Warrant Register: - Prepaid Warrants Nos. 6483 -6520 $ 32,734.83 - Payable Warrants Nos. 6521 -6595 $511,065.62 - Senior Center Warrant No. 1033 $ 37.08 Councilmember Galloway expressed concern over amount of refunds to candidates for their candidate's statements. He asked staff to attempt to more closely estimate actual printing costs of the statements in the future. MOTION: Councilmember Galloway moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to approve Item 8.A. The roll call vote was unanimous. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California 5_ ri1 6. 1988 B. Consider an information report concerninq Happy Camp Regional Park circulation. Staff recommended Council receive and file this report. Councilmember Galloway was concerned with access to the park. He felt additional traffic would be added in the Campus Park area of the City. He would like the Council to address this concern, and suggested the County participate in a connector other than Campus Park Drive. Councilmember Brown reported she had attended a meeting and that no other roadway was suggested. However, there was some mention that in the future homes might be acquired along Campus Park Drive to widen the road. Councilmember Harper commented he would like to make it clear that if Campus Park Drive is to be the primary access, the roadway will not be opened by the City for this purpose. The City controls access to the park through this street, not the County. MOTION: Councilmember Galloway moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to direct staff to draft a letter to the County Board of Supervisors outlining the concerns mentioned by the Council, and to receive and file the report presented. The voice vote was unanimous. BY CONSENSUS OF COUNCIL, Item 11.D. was heard at this point in the meeting. Consider a report concerning requested speed humps on Laurel Glen Drive and Hillside Drive. Staff recommended Council direct staff as deemed appropriate. Dennis Delzeit, City Engineer, gave the staff report dated March 25, 1988. Councilmember Lane stated there was an HOA maintained pool at the west end of the cul -de -sac on Williams Ranch Road which would be impacted if the cul -de -sac at the west end of Williams Ranch Road was eliminated. He thought the matter should be continued to allow residents a chance to respond to the option of eliminating the cul -de -sac, and the other suggested option of installing five speed humps. MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Galloway seconded a motion to notice all affected residents along Williams Ranch Road to Peach Hill Road, Laurel Glen Drive and Hillside Drive to Peach Slope by Forwarding each a copy of the City Engineer's report with a cover letter announcing the matter will be heard May 4, 1988. The voice vote was unanimous. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. Appeal Hearing _ 4661 Adonis _ Consider an appeal regarding the Planning _Commission`s decision to uphold an administrative determination by the Director of -- Community --- - - - - -- -- - - -- Development pertainin_q to a zoning y_i_olation_ The violation is Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California _ 6 __. April__6, 1988 the storage of a boat and boat trailer in the required yard space. Staff recommended Council uphold the decision of the Planning Commission and deny the appeal. Patrick Richards, Director of Community Development, gave an overview of the staff report dated March 9, 1988. The duly noticed Public Hearing was then opened. A -1. Mr. Brent Vallens, Attorney at Law, 17057 Chatsworth Street, Granada Hills, representing Mr. Roy Hamamura, stated the boat has been removed from the City. Unless the City will allow him to keep the boat within a garage he would like to build on the site, he will not keep the boat at 4661 Adonis Place. He and his client would have no objections to staff's recommendations if the Council would allow him to park his boat at the side of his house until the garage is built. A -2. Mr. James J. Owens, 4647 Adonis Place, stated he was not in favor of Mr. Hamamura putting his boat in the back yard. He also was not in favor of allowing him to park it on the side of his house. This would be very dangerous due to its large size. The violation has been in existence for two and on -half years. Councilmember Lane commented the violation was first noticed in September of 1985, and that it had gone on long enough. MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Mayor Lane seconded a motion to grant a temporary encroachment permit with a one year expiration, to allow the boat to be temporarily located in the rear yard, and to require Mr. Hamamura to post a bond in an amount to be determined by the City Engineer for the curb and driveway work to be done. The voice vote was unanimous. Consider Development Plan Permit Nos. 393 to 404 and Parcel Map No. LDM -10 (Siegel & Associates, Inc.). This Development Plan Permit is for twelve (12 )__separate industrial buildings with DP -393 to 396 being 105,108 square_ feet of total building area. The buildinas will have office. warehouse. and manufacturina three existing industrial zoned lots into twenty -six industrial lots. The project is located on the east side of Maureen Lane north of Los Angeles Avenue. Staff recommended Council continue this item to April 13, 1988. By consensus of Council, this item was continued to April 13, 1988. No one was present who wished to speak concerning this matter. C. Community Development Block_ Grant (CDBG) Program. A review of proposed projects to be funded_ under CDBG entitlement program for the fiscal year 1988/89_. Staff recommended Council review the report, and take action as deemed appropriate. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California — 7 _ _ Aril 61 1988 AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING, Councilmember Perez stepped down from the dais stating he had a conflict of interest due to his association with Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation. Michael Rubin, Senior Planner, gave an overview of the staff report dated April 1, 1988. There were no questions of staff by Council. AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING, the Council recessed, the time being 8:55 p.m. At 9:12 p.m. the full Council reconvened. The duly noticed Public Hearing was then opened. C -1. Ms. Karen Flock 11011 Azahar Street, Saticoy, representing Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation and Networking for Housing, stated she would like to see the funds allocated for affordable housing. She requested $50,000 for Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation, and $50,000 for Networking for Housing. C -2. Rev. Jim Gilmer, 201 West Vineyard #36, Oxnard, Executive Director of ZOE N.E.E.D. Program, Inc., asked the City Council to support their project in some way. The Public Hearing was closed when no one else wished to speak. Councilmember Harper stated he would like to see improvements locally, but also recognized that this was one of the few areas where cities have the ability to make monies available for low income housing and the homeless. Councilmember Brown commented she would like to know where the money would be used most effectively, and would like to see the money used in Moorpark. After discussion by Council, the following motion was heard. MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Galloway seconded a motion to allocate funds as follows: (1) $75,000 to be used for affordable housing and temporary shelters, (2) $30,266 to be used for public improvements, and (3) $19,070 to be used for administrative purposes to be retained by the City. The voice vote was unanimous with Councilmember Perez absent. AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING, Councilmember Perez returned to the dais. 10. COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS: A. Consider a possible appointment to the Board of the Area Housinc Authority. MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Perez seconded a motion to support the appointment of Mrs. Virginia Hall as a tenant representative to the Area Housing Authority. The voice vote was unanimous. 11. DISCUSSION /ACTION ITEMS: A. Consider an appeal of an administrative decision made by the Director of Communes _ _Development regarding_the placement of a Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California 8 Agri 1 _6, 1988 a sign on the side of his _building_ facing Spring Road, PD -966 (Steven Bloch - 7-Eleven). Staff recommended Council uphold the administrative decision made. Patrick Richards, Director of Community Development, gave the staff report dated March 31, 1988. Councilmember Harper commented he would like to see a sign similar to the one currently on the north side of the building allowed on the west side. MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to place a sign on the west side of the building at a location approved by staff as indicated by Exhibit C, page 25, of the March 31, 1988 staff report. The voice vote approved the motion with Councilmember Galloway voting no. Councilmember Galloway commented he preferred the sign indicated by Exhibit C, page 24 of the report, which was Mr. Bloch's first choice. Update to the City's Circulation Element - Review of the Scope of Work. Consider _a listin_q_ of various work tasks to be accomplished as part of the u dp ate_to the City's Circulation Element of the General Plan. Staff recommended Council review the work tasks list and direct staff as deemed appropriate. Patrick Richards gave the staff report dated March 28, 1988. During discussion by Council, work task number seven was amended to read in full, "Recommended location of the future 118 Freeway ramps." It was also recommended that the following work tasks be added to the Scope of Work. 1123. Identify either one or more grade separations for railroad crossings." 1124. Realignment of Highway 1.18 through the Virginia Colony area." "25. Los Angeles Avenue corridor and other major thoroughfares visual impact design standards." Councilmember Brown commented concerning work task number 22, "Freeway corridor visual design standards," that she was looking for those areas where we wanted standards to be applied, not what the standards will be. She also stated she would like to see the circulation element address circulation, and the enhancements of the circulation (as in proposed work task number 25) treated as another issue. Councilmember Galloway agreed. MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Perez seconded a motion to direct staff to prepare the Request for Proposal as directed by the Council, including work tasks number 1 through 24, inclusively. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California _ 9 _ ___ ___ ______ Agri 1_6.1 1988 Councilmember Galloway did not feel work tasks 22 and 25 should be included. The following amendment to the main motion was heard. AMENDMENT TO THE MAIN MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Galloway seconded a motion to direct staff to prepare a report for the issuance of a Request for Proposal to set up visual design standards for major thoroughfares within the City, including cost estimates. The voice vote was unanimous. The main motion, as amended, was approved by a unanimous voice vote. C. Consider a report concerning requested pedestrian crossin markings mid -block on Quail__Summit Road. Staff recommende Council direct staff as deemed appropriate. Dennis Delzeit, City Engineer, gave the staff report dated March 24, 1988, which indicated staff was not recommending placement of the markings. Councilmember Perez commented he would like to see the markings added. Councilmember Brown commented if the markings for a crosswalk were added, there might be a need to staff the crosswalk with a crossing guard. Councilmember Galloway suggested warning signs be placed at the site, but not markings. MOTION: Councilmember Galloway moved and Councilmember Brown seconded a motion to take no action on this item at this time, and to direct staff to forward the City Engineer's staff report plus a letter from Lt. Brown concerning the Police Department's concerns regarding crosswalks to the homeowners' association and residents of the immediate area, and to direct that a cover letter state the City Council is receptive to comments that those affected might submit. for consideration. The voice vote was unanimous. MOTION: Councilmember Galloway moved and Councilmember Brown seconded a motion to receive and file the report. The voice vote was unanimous. E. Consider a report concern_ing__tree value replacement as part of PD -1065 (Colin Velazquez). Staff recommended Council determine a reasonable replacement value and require such to be deposited with the City to fund the Los Angeles Avenue Streetscape Plan. Patrick Richards gave the staff report dated March 31, 1988. Councilmember Brown commented she would prefer to see the replacement value go into additional landscaping on the project. Mayor Lane commented trees could be and should be saved wherever possible. MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Galloway seconded a motion to direct that any trees not in the building Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California _10 pad or required entry ways will remain money going into more landscaping on particular attention to the planting o approved with Councilmembers Harper and April 6, 1988 or be paid for with the the project site, with f trees. The motion was Perez voting no. F. Consider authorizing t_he City Engineer to advertise for bids for the repair of curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and asphalt pavement subsequent to the tree removal project. Staff recommended Council authorize the advertisement for bids. Dennis Delzeit gave a brief overview of the staff reported dated March 21, 1988. AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING, the Council recessed, the time being 11:05 p.m. At 11:15 p.m. the full Council reconvened. Councilmember Brown asked the Council to include an addendum to the Appendix "A" indicating repairs were also to be made at the southwest corner of Bard and Charles Streets. Councilmember Harper asked the Council to add repairs at either Harry or Roberts (he was unsure of which cross street) and Second Streets, where ponding occurs. MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Perez seconded a motion to direct staff to prepare the bid for the outlined project with the two areas mentioned included as an addendum to Appendix "A ". The voice vote was unanimous. G. Consider proposed truck scales within the Moorpark City limits. Staff recommended Council direct staff as deemed appropriate. Steven Kueny, City Manager, gave the staff report dated April 1, 1988. By consensus of Council, staff was directed to contact Mr. Earl Rogers of CalTrans for a meeting on April 20, 1988. H. Consider amending the Rules of Procedure for City_ Council Meetings regarding the_length,of meetings. Staff recommended Council direct staff as deemed appropriate. Councilmember Harper commented he was in favor of reordering the agenda earlier in the meeting, setting a separate agenda for public hearing matters such as the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month, and increasing the number of meetings to three or four per month. Mayor Lane suggested the first, third and fourth Wednesdays could be noticed for public hearings and items which would require long consideration by the Council. This matter was directed to be discussed further on April 13, 1988, by consensus of Council I. Consider a proposed_ Comprehensive Planning Ordinance and a proposed Comprehensive Traffic _Plan. Staff recommended Council direct staff as deemed appropriate. Consideration of this item was continued to April 13, 1988. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California J. Consider cost estimates__for Highway 118 improvements through the Virginia Colony area. Staff recommended Council authorize the City Engineer to prepare plans and specifications for the proposed widening of Highway 118 from Iron Fabricators to Conejo Ready Mix. This item was continued to April 13, 1987. K. Consider the establishment of Park Dedication Fees for Non - Residential Development_. Staff recommended Council direct staff as deemed appropriate. This item was continued to April 13, 1988. L. This item was moved and was considered as Item 8.R. M. Consider a request from Urban West Communities concerning PC -3 (Mountain Meadows) dwelling unit_ occupancy limitation. Staff recommended Council direct staff as deemed appropriate. Steven Kueny gave an overview of a letter received from Urban West Communities dated March 31, 1988. He suggested considering items to finalize the access road needed to the community park site at the same time as this request. By consensus of Council, staff was directed to report to the Council concerning this request and suggestion on April 1.3, 1988. N. Consideration of West Village tract conditions relating_ to the. Peach Hill Watercourse Plan the West Meadows Park Plan, and the three private recreation areas of Tracts 4140,__4341,_A342 and Residential Planned Development _Nos. 1070_ 1071 __ and 1072^ Urban West Communities. Staff recommended Council direct stafl' as deemed appropriate. Consideration of this item was continued to April 13, 1988. 0. Consideration of a reimbursement to Pacifica Corporation for landscaped median work done. Steven Kueny gave an overview of the staff report dated April 5, 1988. MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Brown seconded a motion to appropriate $27,834 from the Lighting and Landscaping Maintenance Assessment District (AD 84 -2) Reserve, and to authorize a warrant be issued to Pacifica Corporation in the amount of $27,834. The roll call vote was unanimous. 12. ORDINANCES: None were presented for Council consideration. 13. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: The following were directed by Council to be placed on future agendas: consideration of Walnut Canyon Road striping, committee recommendations concerning hillside and grading concerns, and consideration of the League of California Cities' Mayors and Legislative Committee meetings. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, Cal i forni a 12 _ _ Apri l 6, 1988 14. CLOSED SESSION: A. Personnel. B. Urban West Communities_ versus the- City of Moorpark. C. B.I.A. versus the City of Moorpark. D. Potential litigation___p rsuant to Government Code Section 54956,9(b)(1). E. Potential Iiti gat ion__pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c). F. Negotiations regarding the lease _ city -owned _property (Government Code Section 54956.8): 1. Community Park. 2. Buttercreek Park (_Boething­). MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to go into Closed Session to discuss items 14.B., 14.C., and 14.F -1. The voice vote was unanimous. The time of adjournment to Closed Session was 12:00 a.m. midnight. AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING, the Council recessed, the time being 12:01 a.m. At 12:10 a.m. the full Council reconvened in Closed Session. At 12:35 a.m., the Council reconvened in Open Session to report that Item 14.F -1. had not been discussed and there was no action to report out of closed session. 15. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Galloway seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting to 5:30 p.m. on April 13, 1988, with Closed Session to be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Open Session concerning the regular agenda items to begin at 7:00 p.m. 4 �� Mayor ATTEST: