HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1988 0518 CC REGMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Moorpark , California Ma�T 18, 1988
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark, California was
held on May 18, 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 :20 p.m. by Mayor John Lane.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Galloway.
3. ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmembers Eloise Brown, John Galloway, Clint
Harper, Bernardo Perez and Mayor John Lane.
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; Lieutenant Mike Brown,
Sheriff's Department; and Maureen Wall, City Clerk.
4. PROCLAMATIONS, _.COMMENDATIONS, __ SPECIAL - PRESENTATIONS_
A. Proclamation declaring May as Neighborhood Watch Month in the
City of Moorpark.
Mayor John Lane presented David Lea, Senior Deputy of the Crime
Prevention Bureau, with a proclamation proclaiming May as
Neighborhood Watch Month in the City of Moorpark.
Additionally, Lieutenant Mike Brown introduced and recognized
four Moorpark residents for their participation in the
Neighborhood Program. They were: Beverly Harris, Robin
Harkell, Allen Ricard and Tony Valdez.
5. REORDERING OF AND ADDITIONS TO, - THE, AGENDA
No changes were made.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
6. A. Connie Lawrason, 4291 Ambermeadow Street, informed the Council
of a proposed development within the City of Thousand Oaks
known as McCrea Ranch which, as an option of development, might
result in the closure of Moorpark Road. She asked the Council
to write to the City of Thousand Oaks asking them not to close
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this widely used roadway between the City of Moorpark and the
City of Thousand Oaks.
6. B. Maury Froman, 520 Broadway Suite 1.00, (Urban West Communities)
stated his firm favored the southerly route of the two
alternatives offered for the realignment of Tierra Rejada Road
In Item 11.13. of this Agenda. He further stated their
position, and the reasons they were requesting a zone change of
the County under Item 11.C. of this Agenda, and asked Council
to support this zone change.
6. C. Gere Kritzer, 12794 Summer Street, stated there is a continuing
moisture problem in his housing tract., and further stating he
had no response concerning his problem from the developer.
6.D. Carolyn Schrimpf, 12788 Summer Street:, President of the
Butterereek Homeowners Association, stated Urban West
Communities is attempting to take care of the moisture problem,
however it is their organization's opinion that they are taking
too long to resolve it.
6. E. Jim Hartley, 5950 Gabbert, questioned whether or not he would
be able to speak at this portion of the Agenda or during 9.B, a
Public Hearing item on this Agenda concerning the General Plan
Update.
6. F. Phil Vein, 6635 Princeton, spoke concerning Items 8. C. and 8. I.
on the Agenda. lie indicated that their. proposed Tract 3049
needs to have a balanced grading on this site, and requested
the issuance of a grading permit in order to accomplish this.
Councilmember Harper questioned the City Engineer's Department
concerning the continuing moisture problem in the housing
tract. Dennis Delzeit, City Engineer, responded that the
Assistant City Engineer has been participating on the
Committee, and a report concerning the problem will be
presented to Council on a future agenda.
Councilmember Galloway commented that this committee reviewing
the moisture problem was not a City committee, but rather a
committee formed by the developer with the Assistant City
Engineer only participating as a member of the committee.
6. G. Mary Gayle, 350 N. Lantana Street, Camarillo, Counsel for
Pardee Construction, stated that she was available for any
questions Council might have concerning item 11.A. on this
Agenda.
Councilmember Brown commented she was aware of the proposed
McCrea Ranch project, and the possible closing of Moorpark
Road. She felt the matter would be further investigated by the
City Council.
7. COMMITTEE REPORTS:
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Councilmember Brown gave a report concerning the VCAG Executive and
Policy Committee meetings which she attended in the past week.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR:
On a motion by Councilmember Harper and seconded by Councilmember
Galloway, the following items were approved by a unanimous roll can
vote of the Council:
8. A. Approval of Warrant Register:_
- Prepaid Warrants No. 6708, 6719 -6727, 6784 -6793 $191,214.03
- Payable Warrants No. 6794 -6833, 6835 $223,330.07
8. B. Consider an update to _ the City Hall_ Construction Project.
Staff recommended that the Council review the Change Orders and
receive and file this report.
8. C. Consider a staff report regarding the need to amend the City's
Residential Development Management System (RDMS) . Staff
recommended that the Council adopt a resolution instructing
Staff and the Planning Commission to amend the RDMS.
8.D. Consider a staff report concerning the_ need to establish a fee
schedule for Building and Safety services. Staff recommended
that Council direct staff to set .June 1, 1988 as a Public
Hearing regarding the establishment of a fee schedule.
8. E. Consider authorizing the Mayor to sign documents on behalf of
the City concerning the abandonment and sale of park land
(500 -0 -281 -073) to Varsity Park Estates. recommended
that the Council authorize the Mayor to execute all necessary
documents.
8.G. Resolution No. 88 -470. A Resolution approving a Memorandum
of Agreement (MOA) with the Public Employees' Association of
Ventura County (PE.,AVC) . Staff recommended that the Resolution
be approved.
8. H. Consider a request to replace missing and deteriorated
equipment, add new eguipment,_and_overlay the ap thway in Campus
Park_ Staff recommended that the Council approve the Park and
Recreation Commission's recommendation and appropriate the
necessary funds.
8.J. Consider a status report_ concerning si nal modification at
the intersection of Spring Road and New Los Angeles Avenue by
MASH Associates. Staff recommended that this report be
received and filed.
8. K. Consideration of a waiver_ of franchise fee applicable for the
low income senior citizens discount plan offered by Ventura
County Cab_levisio_n_._ Staff recommended that the waiver be
approved.
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The following items were pulled for individual. consideration by the
Council:
8. F. Consider creating a sub- committee of the Park_ s and Recreation
Commission to plan a city -wide celebration for the 4th of
July. Staff recommended appointment of Commissioners Roberts
and Crockatt to the sub - committee.
Councilmember Brown stated she would like to encourage the
Parks and Recreation Commission to form their own committee and
to direct that that committee would come back to the Council
with their recommendation.
Councilmember Galloway commented that consideration might be
given as to whether or not the City is interested in having
fireworks for our 5th Anniversary and 4th of July celebration.
Mayor Lane indicated he has been informed that the Parks and
Recreation Commission is looking for a way to raise funds and
is also looking for a possible celebration site.
At this point the following motion was heard:
MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Harper
seconded a motion to suggest that the Parks and Recreation
Commission form their own sub - committee and that the Commission
come back to the City Council with their formal
recommendation. The motion was approved by a unanimous voice
vote.
8.I. Consider approval of an Agreement to Construct Improvements
and approval of the Final Map for Tract_ 31149 (A &R Development)
located in the Campus Park area of the City. Staff
recommended that the Council approve the Final Map, authorize
the Mayor to sign the necessary documents on behalf of the
City, and direct the City Clerk to hold the map until all
requirements have been met.
Dennis Delzeit gave
an overview of
the drainage question,
indicating
this type
of drain is not
normally maintained by
individual
property
owners, and further
suggesting that the
drain be
maintained
by the public.
It was his feeling that
this would
require minimal
maintenance
on the City's part.
Councilmember Harper suggested that if we were going to accept
this type of improvement, then the City needs to implement a
formal maintenance inspection program. Councilmember Brown
concurred with Councilmember Harper's suggestion.
The following Motion was heard:
MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved, Councilmember Galloway
seconded a motion to approve the final map for Tract No. 3049,
and authorize the Mayor to sign the title sheet accepting for
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public use the right -of -way for all streets, the necessary
rights for ingress and egress, and the easements for public
service purposes and storm drain purposes as shown on the maps;
authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement for construction of
subdivision improvements and the subdivision sewer agreement
for the subject tract, and direct the City Clerk to retain the
original agreement and return an executed copy to the developer
and surety company; direct the City Clerk not to release the
subject map for recordation until the Los Angeles Avenue Area
of Contribution Fees have been paid, the City -owned parcel of
land has been transferred to the developer, and the CC &R's have
been approved by the Director of Community Development; delete
the easement dedication required by Condition No. 66; and to
direct Staff to implement a maintenance and inspection of
drains program with a report back to Council identifying the
funding source of this proposed maintenance program. The
Motion was approved by a unanimous voice vote.
AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING, the following motion was heard:
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Galloway
seconded a motion to adjourn the City Council meeting to a meeting of
the Mobile Home Park Rent Review Board. The voice vote was unanimous.
1. A. Mobile Home Park Rent Review Board review._Pf a proposed
Moorpark Mobile Home Park rent increase.
Patrick Richards, Director of Community Development recommended
that this matter be continued until the June 15, 1988 meeting.
By concensus of the Review Board, this matter was continued
until June 15, 1988.
MOTION: Review Board Member Harper moved and Review Board Member
Brown seconded a motion to adjourn the Mobile Home Park Rent Review
Board, and to reopen the meeting of the City Council. The voice vote
was unanimous.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS :
9. A. Mobile Home Rent Control /Ordinance No. 51 Revisions. This
Public Hearing was called to consider i report concerning
revisions to the City's Ordinance No. 51.
Patrick Richards gave an overview of the Staff Report dated May
9, 1988, which outlined six areas which are being recommended
for change. There were no questions of Staff by the Council.
Mayor Lane opened the Public Hearing.
9.A -1. Keith Casenhiser, 725 Brea Canyon Road, Suite 6, Walnut
Canyon, Manager of Villa Del Arroyo Mobile Home Park,
stated that he was pleased to report that his company
Is in basic agreement with the recommended changes.
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9.A-2. Paul Coyle, 15750 Los Angeles Avenue, 4151, President
of the Villa Del Arroyo Mobile Home Park Association,
agreed with the changes as outlined by Mr. Casenhiser.
He recommended that the City Council accept the changes
and direct that the amended Ordinance be brought back
for Council's consideration.
9.A-3. Joe Intiso, Villa Del Arroyo Mobile Home Park, stated
he was in agreement with the recommended changes, and
thanked the Committee Members and the members of the
Council who participated in the negotiations.
9. A -4. Cheryl Fay, 1750 E. Los Angeles Avenue #17, stated she
appreciated interest in the suggested amendments to
Ordinance No. 51, and also thanked the management of
the park, stating that all groups involved had worked
very hard to reach a concensus concerning the changes.
Councilmember Galloway suggested that the proposed
changes be made and an amended Ordinance be brought
back for Council's consideration.
Councilmember Perez commented he felt the possibility
of two rent increases being allowed within one year
conflicted with the idea of accommodating valid
financial hardship cases.
Councilmember Harper suggested the changes be made with
a draft presented to the sub - committee for their review
and then subsequently brought to the Council for their
consideration.
After further discussion by Council concerning the composition of a review
board to review hardship cases, the following Motion was heard:
MOTION: Councilmember Galloway moved and Councilmember Brown
seconded a motion to direct Staff to prepare a draft of the proposed
changes which would clearly indicate there would be an automatic
increase of either the Consumer Price Index or 5 %, whichever is less;
and additionally, to indicate a hardship process which would ensure the
confidentiality of the park residents with the appeal being made to the
Director of Community Development. After some discussion, the
following amendment to the main motion was heard:
AMENDMENT TO THE MAIN MOTION: Councilmember Lane moved,
Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to appoint the Mayor and
one other Councilmember, plus a representative of the owner of
the Park to meet and confer concerning hardship cases with
their decision being final. The voice vote concerning the
amendment was approved, with Councilmember Galloway voting no.
The Motion, as amended, was approved by a unanimous voice vote.
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Councilmember Galloway stated he was not in favor of the amendment to
the motion and felt that specific guidelines might have been added to
the Ordinance which would have been sufficient. for Staff to handle the
situation, and also protect the resident's right to privacy.
9. B. Determine the scope of work_ for an update to the City's Land
Use and Circulation Elements - including the Casey Road high
school site and several prgp rties_ previously considered.
Staff asked Council for direction as they deemed appropriate.
Councilmember Lane announced that no further public testimony would be
taken on this item since the Public Hearing had been previously closed.
AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING, the full Council recessed, the time being 8:50
p. M. At 9:05 p.m., the full Council reconvened. The following motion was
heard:
MOTION: Mayor Lane moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion
to reopen the Public Hearing to allow those individuals who had
submitted speaker cards but had not previously spoken during the public
hearing portion of this item and opportunity to address the Council.
Councilmember Brown stated she objected to the reopening of the
Public Hearing and she was concerned that people who might have
thought the public hearing was closed did not attend the
meeting, but would have if they had known they might have been
given the opportunity to speak.
Councilmember Galloway stated he felt the public hearing should
not have been reopened once it had been closed. He felt the
public hearing should be advertised if the Council was to allow
further testimony.
Councilmember Harper commented this would not be the last
public hearing that would occur on this matter.
AMENDMENT TO THE MAIN MOTION: Councilmember Galloway moved and
Councilmember Brown seconded an amendment to the motion to indicate
that the public hearing will be continued to a future date for
additional public input to be given. This would apply only to those
who have not previously addressed the City Council concerning this
item. The voice vote was unanimous.
The Motion, as amended, was approved unanimously.
9.B-1. Mr. Tom Baldwin, 6475 Pepperdine, proposed that some of the
high school site area in question be used by the City and some
of the area of the high school site be sold.
9.B-2. Lorene Gartner, 148 Moorpark Avenue, stated she was not in
favor of selling the high school site, indicating that the
buildings were in good condition and should be kept for the
community's use.
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9.B-3. Richard Chavez, 651 Diablo Avenue, indicated he was not in
favor of including the high school site in the General Plan
Update. He indicated the site was of historical value and
could still be used by citizens of the City.
9.13-4. Don Shotliff, 11822 Elwin Road, asked the Council not to get
involved with the proposed sale of the high school site. Ile
further indicated the site should be used by students and not
sold.
9.B-5. Irene Barrera, 176 2nd Street, stated she was not in favor of
selling the high school site, and asked the City Council not to
allow a change in the zoning.
9.B-6. Diane Johnson, 14294 E. Los Angeles Avenue, asked that the high
school site not be included in the General Plan Update.
9. B -7. Jim Hartley, 5950 Gabbert, stated he would like to see the high
school site included in the General Plan Update since he felt
this would be in line with good, long -range planning. By
including it, all options concerning the best use of the site
could be explored.
9.13-8. Dennis Hatland, 12431 Hillside Drive, stated he was in favor of
considering the high school site in the General Plan Update in
order that all options concerning the site might be considered.
9.B-9. Cynthia Hubbard -Dow, 8873 Roseland Avenue, stated she felt the
school district should be treated like any other land owner,
and should go through all of the regular processes as any land
owner would.
9.B -10. Ted Green, 15354 E. Benwood Drive, stated he does not want the
high school site sold.
AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING, Mayor Lane closed the public hearing when no one
else wished to speak.
After some discussion by Council, the following motion was heard:
MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Galloway
seconded a motion to continue this Public Bearing to the May 25, 1988
meeting. The voice vote was unanimous.
Councilmember Brown commented sl
citizens on this item, but further
site is not within the purvue of the
the consideration of whether or not
would be changed.
e appreciated the concern of the
stated that the disposition of the
Council; Council can only address
the zoning for the high school site
9. C. A presentation by The Planning Center regarding the need to
amend the contract to complete work on the Downtown Plan.
Staff recommended consideration of the draft plan; amendment of
the contract to allow for attendance at future meetings;
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direction that the Planning Commission forward their
recommendations on the draft plan to the City Council, and
setting this matter for Public Hearing on the next available
regular meeting date.
Patrick Richards recommended this item be continued to the
Council's June 1, 1988 meeting. The following motion was heard:
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Galloway
seconded a motion to continue this item to .Tune 1, 1988. The voice
vote was unanimous.
10. COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS :
10. A. Councilmember Galloway commented he was concerned with the
City's current leash laws, stating he felt. owners should be
responsible for cleaning tip after their pets.
The City Attorney was directed to report to the Council at a
future meeting concerning the City's leash laws.
Councilmember Galloway additionally stated he would like to see
the City invest in a terminal in order to bring on a stat line
an agenda bulletin board for access by the general public.
10. B. Councilmember Brown commented she would like to see no dogs
allowed within the City parks.
10. C. Mayor Lane commented he was concerned with the backlog of
minutes and the lack of adequate of recording equipment for the
Council meetings.
11. DISCUSSIONLACTION ITEMS:
ll.A. Consider the acceptance of off - street_ drainage improvements in
Tract 2865 -3 (Pardee Constructio_n_)__,_ Staff asked for direction
as they deemed appropriate.
Dennis Delzeit, City Engineer, gave an overview of the Staff
Report dated April 25, 1988 concerning this item.
Councilmember Harper commented he still feels that if the City
were to accept this type of improvement that we need to
implement a maintenance program.
Councilmember Brown indicated that she
would like to see
the
intake into the
drain protected so that
debris would not
clog
the drain, and
additionally, that Staff
not rely on the rainy
season schedule
in order to check the
drains; but that
the
drains should be
checked on a regular basis throughout the
year.
Councilmember Harper also felt the homeowner's associations
should be responsible for this type of improvement in the
future.
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Steven Kueny, City Manager, additionally suggested that Pardee
might be required to add driveway access to both locations, and
place wrought iron gates in the appropriate areas; and
additionally asked that Pardee provide funds or landscaping
along the remaining portion of Tierra Rejada Road as part of
the conditions of their tract.
Mr. Ted Cullins of Pardee then addressed Council stating Pardee
was willing to take care of the landscaping along Tierra Rejada
Road in a manner meeting approval of Staff; and, additionally,
they would be happy to work with the City Engineer regarding
accesses to make this as functional, for the City as possible.
The following motion was heard:
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Galloway
seconded a motion to accept the storm drain easement as shown on the
exhibits, provided Pardee agrees to maintain the drains for one year
and, further, accept the Pardee landscaping of that portion of parkway
along Tierra Rejada Road in addition to providing wrought iron gates
and concrete accesses; and further, that a policy regarding whether or
not maintenance for this type of improvements would be borne by a
homeowners association or the City be brought back for Council's
consideration.
AMENDMENT TO THEMAIN MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and
Councilmember Harper seconded an amendment to the main motion
which indicated that a schedule for a maintenance program would
be brought back to the Council for their review. The voice
vote concerning the amendment was unanimous.
The Motion, as amended, was approved by unanimous voice vote.
11. B. Consider the realignment of _Tierra Rejada Road between _S rin
Road and Moorpark Road (south_ ) (Urban West Communities - West
Village Conditioner Staff recommended that Council give
direction as they deemed appropriate.
City Engineer, Dennis Delzeit, gave n brief overview of this
item from his report dated May 6, 1988.
Councilmember Galloway commented he would like to find out if
it would be possible to acquire the right-of-way necessary for
Alternative 1, and the cost involved, prior to determining
which alternative might be used for the realignment.
Councilmember Harper stated he favored Alternate No. 1 and
would like Staff to contact the landowner to see if
negotiations could be accomplished in the very near future.
After this determination was made, Council could then consider
which alternative they preferred.
.
Councilmember Brown stated she preferred Alternative No. 1 and
would like to see the City move ahead to contact the landowner.
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The following motion was heard:
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Brown seconded
a motion to adopt Alternative No. 1 as the preferred alternative, and
to direct Staff to contact the affected property owner to determine
whether or not the necessary right -of -way could be acquired. The voice
vote was unanimous.
11. C. Consider a report concerning proposed County of Ventura Parcel
Map #4146 (Urban West Communities) - 21.9_ acres in 2 parcels
outside the City limits adjacent to PC -3. Staff recommended
that the County be requested to study the subject area.
Pat Richards gave a brief overview of his reported dated May
13, 1988.
AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING, the Council recessed, the time being 1.0:45 p.m.
At 11:00 p.m., the full. Council reconvened.
Councilmember Harper stated that he felt Staff's recommendation
was adequate, and the following motion was heard:
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Perez seconded
a motion to direct Staff to contact the County of Ventura and request
that the subject area be studied prior to the granting of any
entitlement request. The voice vote was unanimous.
Councilmember Brown asked that the Council be kept fully aware
of what was happening at the County level concerning this item.
The following items were considered in one report given by Steven Kueny:
11.D. Resolution No. 88 -471. A resolution approving the Engineer's
Report for "Moorpark Lighting and Landscaping Maintenance
Assessment District No. AD -84 -2 for the fiscal year commencing
July 1, 1988 and ending June 30, 1989. Staff recommended
approval of the Resolution.
11.E. Resolution No. 88 -472. A resolution approving the Engineer's
Report for the "Parks Maintenance Assessment District No.
AD -85 -1" for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 1.988 and ending
June 30, 1989. Staff recommended approval of the Resolution.
11. F. Resolution No. 88 -473. A resolution ordering the annual
assessments for the "Moorpark Lighting and Landscaping
Maintenance Assessment District No. AD -84 -2" for the fiscal
year commencing July 1, 1988 and ending June 30, 1989, and
fixing a time and place for hearing objections thereto. Staff
recommended approval of the resolution .
11-G. Resolution No. 88 -474. A proposed resolution ordering the
annual assessments for the "Parks and Maintenance Assessment
District No. AD -85 -1" for the fiscal year commencing July 1,
1988 and ending June 30, 1989, and fixing a time and place for
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hearing objections thereto. Staff recommended approval of the
resolution.
Steven Rueny gave a brief overview of the four resolutions
necessary for the annual levying of assessments for the City's
two assessment districts. The following motion was heard:
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Perez seconded
a motion to approve Resolution No. 88 -471, a resolution approving the
Engineer's report for "Moorpark Lighting and Landscaping Maintenance
Assessment District No. AD -84 -2" for the fiscal year commencing July 1,
1988 and ending June 30, 1989. The voice vote was unanimous.
The following motion was heard:
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Perez seconded
a motion to approve Resolution No. 88 -472, a resolution approving the
Engineer's Report for the "Parks Maintenance Assessment District No.
AD -85 -1" for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 1988 and ending June
30, 1989; and approving Resolution No. 88 -473, a resolution ordering
the annual assessments for the "Moorpark Lighting and Landscaping
Maintenance Assessment District No. AD -84 -2" for the fiscal year
commencing July 1, 1988 and ending June 30, 1989, and fixing a time and
place for hearing objections thereto; and approving Resolution No.
88 -474, a resolution ordering the annual assessments for the "Parks and
Maintenance Assessment District No. AD -85 -1" for the fiscal year
commencing July 1, 1988 and ending .Tune 30, 1989, and fixing a time and
place for hearing objections thereto. The voice vote was unanimous.
11.H. Consider a report concerning curb, gutter, and sidewalk design
for North High Street. Staff recommended that Council give
direction as it deemed appropriate.
Dennis Delzeit gave a brief overview of this item, recommending
Alternative No. 1 which consisted of a 12 foot travel lane with
an 8 foot parallel parking lane.
Councilmember Brown commented she would like to see an arborist
look at the trees to be sure the trees would survive the
necessary root trimming.
The following motion was heard:
MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Harper seconded
a motion to adopt Alternative No. 1 which consisted of a 12 foot travel
lane with an 8 foot parallel parking area; to increase the areas around
the trees to allow additional plantings around the trees; and also to
direct that Lt. Brown review the proposed alignment of the curb to
determine whether or not traffic flow might be inhibited. The voice
vote was unanimous.
11.1. Consider a report concern__ Happy _ ,Camp Canyon Channel
Improvements at Highway 118. Staff recommended that the
City's participation in this project be authorized.
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Steven Kueny gave a very brief overview of this item, and the
following motion was heard:
MOTION: Councilmember Galloway moved and Councilmember Harper
seconded a motion to authorize the City's participation in the project
as described in Mr. Kueny's report dated May 13, 1988, to: 1) Place a
lid on the culvert for approximately 100 feet south of the existing
edge of pavement at an estimated cost of $16,000. If the City does not
pay for the lid, the County will only construct a 3 -sided culvert that
may require substantial modification in the event the City decides to
fund it in the future; 2) Pay for approximately 30 feet of box culvert
for the area north of the existing edge of pavement to the edge of the
ultimate right -of -way at an estimated cost of $24,000. If the City
does not agree to this work, the County will construct only typical
channel improvements consisting of rip rap; and 3) To further add 25%
of Items 1) and 2) above for engineering and related costs at an
estimated cost of $10,000, resulting in the City agreeing to
participate in the project at an estimated cost of $50,000. The voice
vote was unanimous.
11.J. Consider a report regarding "Keep Clear" pavement markings for
the intersection of Spring Road and Christian Barrett Drive.
Staff recommended that Council give direction as they deemed
appropriate.
Dennis Delzeit gave a brief overview of this .item.
The following motion was heard:
MOTION:_ Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Perez seconded
a motion to direct the City Manager to install "Beep Clear" pavement
markings at the intersection of Spring Road and Christian Barrett
Drive. The voice vote was unanimous.
11. K. Consider a request for a Joint Meeting between the City
Council and the Parks and Recreation C_ ommission. Staff
recommended that the Council consider the suggested topics of
discussion, and set a meeting date.
Philip Newhouse, Director of Community Services, gave a brief
overview of this item.
Councilmember Brown stated that Ordinance No. 33, as well as
the Council's Rules of Procedure, should be fully reviewed by
the Commission, and that several areas of concern stated by the
Commission are covered fully in those two documents.
Councilmember Harper suggested that a meeting be set; however
Council should outline an agenda for that meeting.
Councilmember Galloway suggested that the agenda might include
a discussion of the tasks which are set before the City rather
than focusing on duties and responsibilities and procedure
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questions which are contained Ordinance No. 33 and Rules of
Procedure.
The following motion was heard:
MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Galloway
seconded a motion to direct that copies of Ordinance No. 33 as well as
Council's Rules of Procedure be forwarded to the Commission, and that a
meeting would be set with the City Council determining the Agenda for
that meeting. The voice vote was unanimous.
L. Consider a status report concerning a cost estimate for
fencing off Williams Ranch Road at the Edison Easement. Staff
recommended that this report be received and filed.
Dennis Delzeit gave a staff report dated May 11, 1988, and the
following motion was heard:
MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Galloway
seconded a motion to appropriate $2,600 from the Gas Tax Fund for this
project, and to further direct the City Manager to install a barrier
with the appropriate notification to other public agencies and affected
residents after the City Engineer and City Attorney confirm there are
no additional legal requirements necessary for this action. The roll
call vote was unanimous.
12. ORDINANCES:
No ordinances were presented for Council consideration.
13. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
No future Agenda items were given.
14. CLOSED SESSION:
The City Attorney announced that item 14.B., "Litigation concerning
Urban West Communities vs. the City of Moorpark", had been covered
during Council's special meeting of May 18, 1.988 at 6:00 p.m. and did
not need further consideration.
The following motion was heard:
MOTION: Concilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Galloway
seconded a motion to go into Closed Session under items: 14. A. -
Personnel; 14. C - Litigation concerning B. T. A. vs. the City of
Moorpark; and 14. D - Potential litigation pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.9(b)(1). The voice vote was unanimous. The time of
adjournment to Closed Session was 11:36 p.m. All Councilmembers plus
Steven Kueny, City Manager; Cheryl Kane, City Attorney; and Patrick
Richards, Director of Community Development were present for the Closed
Session.
Minutes of the City Council
Moorpark, California 15 May 18, 1988
The full Council reconvened in Open Session at 12:14 p.m. Cheryl Kane
stated there was no action to report from the Closed Session.
15. ADJOURNMENT:
Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Perez seconded a motion to
adjourn the meeting to 6:00 p.m. on May 25, 1988 with the intent to go
into Closed Session from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m, and to reconvene in
Open Session to proceed with regular agenda items.
ohn Patrick Lane
Mayor
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