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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1988 0316 CC REGMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MoorR4rk, California March 16 1988 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark, California, was held on March 16, 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 7:08 p.m. by Mayor John Patrick Lane. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor ,John Patrick Lane. 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; Thomas P. Genovese, Deputy City Manager; Dennis Delzeit, City Engineer; Sgt. Kathy Cullins, Sheriff's Department; Philip Newhouse, Director of Community Services and Maureen W. Wall, City Clerk. 4. PROCLAMATIONSL_COMMENDATIONS-, AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: Mr. John Newton, President of the Boys and Girls Club of Moorpark, gave an overview of the growth of the program and acknowledged the City's support of the organization with a plaque from the Club. 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 sending a letter to the Board of Supervisors concerning the Beyond the Year 2000 committee, 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.J. on the agenda. MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Brown seconded a motion to add an item to the agE!nda regarding litigation concerning B.I.A. versus the City of Moorpark, and regarding litigation concerning A -C Construction versus the City of Moorpark, since the need to take action arose subsequent to the pasting of the agenda. The voice vote was unanimous, and the matter; became Items 14.E. and 14.F., respectively, on the agenda. Minutes of the City Council Moorrk4rk1_ California .. 2 --march-16-3 1988 Staff asked that Item 9.8., concerning the appeal hearing for 4661 Adonis Place, and Item 11.D., concerning Planned Development No. 1064, be continued. The items were be continued by consensus of Council. 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS: A. Mr. George Rock, 12409 Willow Hill Drive, spoke in support of speed humps on Laurel Glen Drive, and asked the Council to consider installing them in the Willows II area. B. Mr. Howard Yaras, 4248 Laurel Glen Drive, stated he would like speed humps installed on Laurel Glenn Drive and Hillside Drive. C. Mr. Eugene Frenzel, 13661 Deering Lane, supported the improvement of Monte Vista Nature Park. D. Ms. Carol J. Hahn, 4216 Laurel Glen Drive, asked the Council to direct that speed humps and a stop sign be installed to correct the dangerous area of Laurel Glen Drive and Williams Ranch Road. E. Ms. Mary Menicola, 12683 Hillside Drive, stated she supported the installation of speed humps. F. Mr. Henry Harris, 13756 Gunsmoke Road, stated he was in favor of developing Monte Vista Nature Park. A lot of planning had already been done for the park, and he felt that work should be carried out. G. Frank and Lisa Cangelosi, 12691 Williams Ranch Road, asked the Council to install speed humps and stop signs on Laurel Glen Drive and Williams Ranch Road. H. Mrs. Patti Smith, 12686 Countrymeadow, supported the development. of Monte Vista Nature Park. She also favored the installation of speed humps and stop signs at Laurel Glen Drive and Williams Ranch Road. I. Mr. Tom Thompson, 12623 Hillside Drive, stated he would also like to see speed humps installed. J. Mr. Edward Alberts, 4007 Weeping Willow, stated he would like to see the Mayor of the City elected in an at -large election. K. Mr. Michael Thomas, 15750 los Angeles Drive, #138, of Villa Del Arroyo Mobile Home Park, stated the park bans children from the park, and he would like the City to pass an ordinance to stop this practice. L. Mrs. Anna Bell Sessler, 606'1 Gabbert Road, stated she would like to see the Council continue the consideration of an extension of Casey Road to Gabbert Road until her neighbors had an opportunity to look into this matter. M. Ms. Ruth Farabauth, 13543 East Cedarpine, stated she would like to see Monte Vista Nature Park developed. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark,_Cal i forni a _ 3 March 16 1988 N. Ms. Cynthia Hubbard -Dow, 8873 Roseland Avenue, asked if there were going to be a sidewalk replacement program in the City. Councilmembers Brown and Pore7, and Mayor Lane commented they were in favor of speed humps being installed on Laurel Glen Drive. 7. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Councilmember Brown gave an overview of her report of the V.C.A.G. Executive Committee Meeting dated March 12, 1988. The Ventura County Economic Development Association requested funding to conduct a poll of the electorate regarding the half cent sales tax election proposed for November 8, 1988. The Executive Committee voted in favor of such a funding proposal being presented to the cities for approval, provided County Counsel finds that such use of public funds is appropriate and within legal parameters. She recommended the City support the half cent sales tax measure. Councilmember Harper reported he had attended the Ventura /San Fernando Freeway Improvement Committee meeting. Mayor Lane reported the Mobile Home Rent Review Board was looking at the National Consumer Price Index as a norm for computing possible increases in space rentals. They were also looking at the possibility of raising rental fees when someone moves out, a cap for that increase, and the criteria used to petition for, an increase in fees. 8. CONSENT CALENDAR: A. Approval of Warrant Register: - Prepaid Warrants Nos. 6406 - 6426 $ 74,084.06 - Payable Warrants Nos. 647.7 6482 $569,499.39 B. Report concerning a City__ Manage r -Ap proved_ Contract for temp_ora accounting_services. Staff recommended Council concur with the approval of the contract. C. Consideration of a City_ Hall Construction Pro,iect Update. Staff recommended Council review the Change Order and receive and file the report. D. Consider a waiver of fees for use of_ the _Commun_it Center for a Teen Cinco De Mayo Dance sponsored by_ the Moorpark Youth Activities Committee_. Staff recommended Council waive the fee and permit charges, except for direct City staff, security and clean -up costs. E. Consider_ a proposed floor plan for the Senior Citizens Center Project and approve design services. Staff recommended Council approve the desired floor plan and authorize the City Manager to approve a contract not to eyceed $7,500 for the design services. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California _ -- _ 4 March 16, 1988 F. Consider a report con_cerni_ng the---City __Clerk attending a post- institute training _seminar. Staff recommended Council approve the request to attend the seminar. G. Consider_ accepting the city -wide_ Tree Removal 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. H. Receive an informational report concerning recreation programs being _ conducted during Easter vacation. Staff recommended Council receive and file this report. I. Consider accepting the Los_An_q eles Avenue /Tierra Re_jada- Gabbert Road Traffic Signal Project as complete. Staff recommended Council accept the project as complete and authorize the City Clerk to record the Notice of Completion. J. Consider a report concerning _DP - 392 Teled ne _ Laars) Minor Modification to install an exterior_ compressor. cooling tower and propane tank. Staff recommended Council receive and file this report. K. Consider a report concerning PPP- -1058 (Glen Haven Home s) J11i nor Modification to amend a change in model numbers on_eight of the twenty -two lots (no change in number or location of two -std models. Staff recommended Council receive and file this report. L. Consider additional fundino for the Senior_ Survival Mobile Program for fiscal ear _1987/88. Staff recommended Council authorize an additional $200 from the Social Services Account and a review of the program. M. Resolution No. 87 -457. A resolution of intention to abandon and sell _p rk land located in the Campus Park Area of the City (APN: 500 -0- 281 -073). Staff recommended Council adopt the proposed resolution. N. Designate the Director of Community Development to- represent the City on_the Moorpark Unified School District Site Location Advisory Committee. Staff recommended Council designate the Director of Community DevPlopmPnt to this committee. 0. Authorize the recruitment for an additional Planning_ position. Staff recommended Council au e ththorize recruitment. P. Consider additional information for the Highway 118 Alignment Stud!. Staff recommended Council receive and file this report. Q. Consider a Citizen Redevelopment Ad Hoc _Committee _progress rep ort. Staff recommended Council receive and file this report. R. Consider authorizing a letter of support concerning the establishment of a County Transportation _Com_mission _.(_UC, for Ventura County (SB _1880). Staff recommended Council authorize Minutes of the City Council Moorpa_rk,_California 5 March. 16., _1988 the Mayor to send a letter of support for SB -1880 to Senator Davis. MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Brown seconded a motion to approve Consent Calendar Items 8.A., 8.B., 8.C., 8.D., 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 R.R. as recommended by staff. The roll call vote was unanimous. BY CONSENSUS OF COUNCIL, Comments from Councilmembers were heard next. 10. COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS: A. Consider a possible pointment to Commission. Councilmember Perez recommended Mr. Doug Holland remain as his nominee for the Planning Commission. The Council concurred. B. Consider an appointment to the vacant position on the _Parks, _and Recreation Commission. Councilmember Perez nominated Ms. Cheryl Zemont for the vacant position on the commission. Councilmembers Galloway and Brown spoke against her appointment. Councilmember Harper spoke in support of her appointment. Ms. Zemont was not appointed to the commission by a voice vote with Councilmembers Harper and Perez voting yes and Councilmembers Brown and Galloway, and Mayor Lane voting no. The matter was continued to April 6, 1988. C. Consider two_appointments to the Citizens Redevelopment Ad Hoc Committee. By consensus of Council, Mr. Ray Talley, Jr. and Mr. Bill Mahan were appointed to the committee. AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING, the Council heard Item 11.A. 11. A. Consider reports concerni_n_g speed hum and homeowners' petition for traffic controls on Laurel Glen Drive and Williams Ranch -- - - -- .._ . -- --- --- -.. -_ -- Road. Staff recommended pnuncil direct staff as deemed appropriate. Dennis Delzeit, City Engineer, gave the staff report dated March 9, 1988. Councilmember Harper commented he would like to see stop signs installed, and the Public Works Committee review the speed humps issue and report hack to the Council as soon as possible. He further suggested that "Children at Play" warning signs be installed in the .area. Councilmember Brown commented she would like to see stop signs installed. Mayor Lane stated he also would like to see the stop signs installed, and the speed humps installed, if appropriate. If the speed humps were installed, he felt they should he monitored for six months, with a report back to Council on the matter. After that period of time, he felt a council committee should be formed to study the Minutes of the City Council Moorpark1 _California _ _ 6 _.._March__16_, 1988 benefits of speed humps being installed in other areas of the City. Councilmember Galloway agreed. MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Galloway seconded a motion to authorize the installation of stop signs on the east /west leg of Williams Ranch Road at Laurel Glen Drive; to refer the speed humps issue to the Public Works Committee with a report back to the Council as soon as possible; and to authorize the installation of additional warning signs as the Police Department might see fit, with existing budgeted Gas Tax Funds to be used for expenditures. The voice vote was unanimous. AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING, the Council recessed. The time was 8:50 p.m. At 9:10 p.m. the full Council reconvened. 9. A. Update to the City's Land Use and Circulation _Elements - Amendment Requests Screening_ Heari_nq__ Consider a request from nineteen (19) property _ owners and interested_ parties for General Plan Land Use Changes to be made part of the City's_General Plan Update. Staff recommended Council consider only four (4) of the nineteen requests for land usP changes. Patrick Richards, Director of Community Services, gave an overview of the history of this item. The City Attorney stated that testimony concerning the Carlsberg project could be taken by the Council. The Council concurred with her ruling. The Public Hearing was then continued. A -1. Mrs. Beverly Harris, 13893 Christian Barrett, spoke against the development of the CT Financial project, saying she felt the in -fill between the City and this project should be considered first. Hillside protection measures and greenbelts should also be determined prior to the development of the project. A -2. Ms. Linda Jarvis, 4170 North Cedarpine, spoke against the development of the CT Financial project. A -3. Ms. Sally Slanker, 13763 Gunsmoke Road, spoke against the re- zoning of the CT Financial cite. A -4. Ms. Kathy Dwyhalo, 13771 Gunsmoke Road, was not in favor of changing the density of the CT Financial property. A -5. Ms. Marjorie Blye, 4122 Oakcliff Drive, spoke against the development of the CT Financial project. A -6. Mr. Glen Ingal, 4121 Oakcliff flrive, spoke against development of the City's open spaces. A -7. Mr. Richard Brill, 4520 Mill Valley Road, spoke against the development of the CT Financial project. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California 7 _March_16, 1988 A -8. Mr. Joseph Latunski, 289 Casey Road, asked that his property be returned to its original zoning of one acre, instead of five acre zoning. A -9. Ms. Michelle Kitka, 3948 Southhampton Road, stated she did not want to see any of the zoning densities increased. A -10. Mr. Gerald Chase, Santa Ynez, of CT Financial, stated his firm way only asking for a study of the 480 acres which they own. A -11. Mr. Steve Brodsky, 4572 Vista Del Valle, stated he was not in favor of the Carlsberg development as it was currently being suggested. A -12. Mrs. Patti Smith, 12686 Countrymeadow, stated she was not in favor of the CT Financial development, especially as it would affect traffic and hillside preservation, and was not consistent with the surrounding area. Shp also was not in favor of any re- zoning of the parcel. A -13. Mr. Leonard Spydell, 4279 Ambermeadow, spoke against the development of the CT Financial property. A -14. Mr. Wally Todd, 4240 Tecolotp Court, stated he did not feel the zoning needed to be changed on the Carlsberg site, further stating that those who purchased the property purchased it with its current zoning. A -15. Mr. Abe Guny, 18311 Sherman Way, Reseda, asked to be able to develop his parcel of land. A -16. Ms. Carla Robertson, 165 High Street, asked the Council to consider improvement of Gabbert Road before anything was done to increase traffic along the road. The Public Hearing was closed when no one else wished to speak. Councilmember Brown felt there were some areas being considered which were in the County, and some areas were within the City limits. Those outside of the City limits should be considered by the County during their Gpnpral Plan Update process. Councilmember Perez was concerned about properties which might be developed which were not within the City's limits. He also stated he did not want to lnok. at the CT Financial project at this time. Mayor Lane suggested the Council review projects which would help the circulation problems of the City. lie felt an east /west roadway from the Campus Park area was needed. Councilmember Harper suggested the Council focus on the circulation update; consider requests number 1 ( Latunski), 4 (Newton), 5 (Newton), 6 (Newton), 8 (Moorpark Ranch & Milling), Minutes of the City Council Moorpark L California 8 .____March_16 _ 1988 and 9 (Lieb); and that the city- initiate a review to return the CT Financial property back to its original designation of "L ". Councilmember Galloway stated he had concerns about the City's commercial areas intruding into adjacent residential areas. AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING, the Council recessed. The time was 10:50 p.m. At 11:14 p.m., the full Council reconvened. By consensus of Council, staff was directed to report back to the Council on April 20, 1988 concerning County applicants for their General Plan Update process; to concentrate on special study areas; to review the greenbelt situation in the City; and to bring back a draft of the Request for Proposal for the update process. 10. COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS: Councilmember Brown asked the Council to support the idea of a mural project to cover graffiti. She also mentioned that the Special Olympics were asking for support for their event to be held on March 19, 1988. Councilmember Harper commented he would be bringing a draft Comprehensive Planning Ordinance to the council for discussion. Councilmember Galloway asked that members of the Design Standards Committee be informed that Councilmembers would not be attending their, meetings on a regular basis. Two Councilmembers had been appointed to accomplish a specific task with the committee only, and were not meant to be liaisons to the committee on a continual basis. 11. DISCUSSION /ACTION ITEMS: B. Consider a report concerning a need to amend the contract with We 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. This matter was continued. C. Consider awarding_ a contract for the landscape improvement project located at Peach Hill and Spring Reads (Marlborough). Staff recommended Council award the contract to Agro Landscape Management for an amount not. to exceed $6,967 for landscape improvements. This matter was continued. D. Consider a report concerni nom. condition compll i_ance_ of Planned Development No. 1064 (TOPA)_.Management. The Planning Commission recommended Council approve the revised site plan proposed by the applicant with certain modifications. Minutes of the City Council Moorparkz California 9 March _16,_1988 This matter was continued to March 23, 1988. E. Consider the development _plan for the Monte_ Vista Nature Park. Staff recommended Council direct staff as deemed appropriate. Philip Newhouse, Director of Community Services, gave an overview of the staff report dated March 10, 1988. MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Brown seconded a motion to send the matter back to staff and the Parks and Recreation Commission to rework the figures, send the matter to the Community Services Department for consideration of how to keep the costs down, and to keep maintenance costs of the park down through design corrections. The voice vote was unanimous. Councilmember Brown commented perhaps the park could have a conservatory in an effort to take care of some of the labor costs involved to develop the project. F. Consider a Two -Hour Parking Zone limitation in the _ Community Center Parking Lot. Staff recnmmended Council direct staff as deemed appropriate. A verbal staff report was not given. MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to create a temporary Two -Hour Parking Zone weekdays from 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in all parking lots at the Community Center to take effect immediately by the approval of Resolution No. 88 -458 and Resolution No. 88 -459, resolutions establishing parking restri ^tions in the parking lot located in front of the Community Center and City Hall; to authorize the City Manager to issue temporary parking permits as deemed appropriate; and to authorize the Code Enforcement Office and Facility Coordinator to issue parking citations for violations. The voice vote was unanimous. G. Consider a report_concerning the New_ Los Angeles Avenue Extension. Staff recommended Council direct staff as deemed appropriate. This item was continued. H. Con_s_ider potential alternate uses for available monies in the Los Angeles Avenue Alternate Route Fund. Staff recommended Council direct staff as deemed appropriate. This item was continued. Consider a rq nest .for_ allocation Pedestrian Path Funds for 1988%89. authorize staff to submit an applica and to request an extension for the funds. No verbal staff report was given. from SB -821 Bicycle and Staff recommended Council tion on behalf of the City, use of 1986/87 and 1987/88 Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California_ 10 _ _ ----- March_16 1988 MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to authorize staff to submit an application on behalf of the City to the Ventura County Association of Governments (VCAG) for funding ender 1988/89 SB -821 for Project #1, High Street, south side, in the amount of $55,000 for construction of approximately 256' of curb, gutter, and sidewalk from 20' east of the Redwood Cafe easterly toward the CalTrain lot; and to authorize staff to request an extension for the use of SB -821 funds from fiscal years 1986/87 and 1987/88. The voice vote was unanimous. J. Consider sending a letter to the . County _Board of Supervisors concerning the Beyond the Year 2000 Committee. Steven Kueny gave a brief overview of the reason to send the letter. The City's representative to the committee felt the elected officials who comprised the committee should select members to represent technical and public interest fields, and that the technical and policy work should also be separated. By consensus of Council, staff wa-, directed to send the requested letter. 12. ORDINANCES: No ordinances were presented for the Council's consideration. 13. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: The following items were directed to be placed on future Council agendas: a draft resolution authorizing the installation of speed humps on Laurel Glen Drive; consideration of the Circulation Element; City participation in the May Children's Multi - Cultural Arts Event; consideration of Quimby funds from industrial /commercial projects; consideration of the Comprehensive Planning Ordinance; consider participation in the mural project, consideration of a recreational vehicle parking ordinance; consider supporting the amnesty period for application for U.S. citizenship; and consideration of a comprehensive traffic plan. 14. CLOSED SESSION: A. Litigation concerning Urban West Communities versus the City_ of Moorpark. B. Litigation concerning Warmington versus the City of Moorpark. C. Potential 1iticLation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956 _9Qb)J_1). D. Potential litigation _pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c). E. Litigation_ .o- ncerninq B.I.A versus the City of_Moorpark. Minutes of the City Council Moarpark, Californi.a _ 11 ________March_._1.6, 1988 F. Litigation_ concerning A -C Construction versus__ the City_ of Moorpark. Item 14.F. was deleted from consideration, since it was anticipated that no action would be taken on this item. AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING, the Council recessed. The time was 12:34 a.m. The full Council reconvened at 12:49 a.m. MOTION: Councilmember Galloway moved and Councilmember Brown seconded a motion to go into Closed Session to discuss Items 14.A., 14. B., 14. C., 14. D., and 14. E. The voice vote was unanimous. The time was 12:50 a.m. Also present were Steven Kueny, Cheryl Kane, and Patrick Richards. Mr. Richards left the Closed Session at 1:15 a.m. At 1:50 a.m. the Council reconvened in Open Session. The City Attorney announced there was no action to report and only item 14.A. had been discussed. 15. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting to March 23, 1988 at 7:00 p.m. The voice vote was unanimous. The time was 1:52 a.m. QMayor ATTEST: