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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1988 0615 CC REGMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL Moorpark, California June 15, 1988 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark, California was held on June 15, 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 the hour of 7:10 p.m. by Mayor John Lane. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Perez. 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; John Knipe, Assistant City Engineer; Lieutenant Mike Brown, Sheriff's Department; and Maureen Wall, City Clerk. 4. PROCLAMATIONS ,__COMMENDATIONS_i__S1'ECIAL PRESENTATIONS: B. Special Commendations for Annabel Sessler and Betty Marvin for their service as the City's representatives to the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging. In the absence of Ms. Annabel. Sessler. and Ms. Betty Marvin, Mayor Lane read a letter from the City Council congratulating them on their recent appointment: to the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging Advisory Cotincil. A. Presentation by Mr. David DeRoos from Arthur Young & Company Concerning the Waterworks District No. 1 Feasibility Study. Mr. DeRoos presented an overview of a written report presented to the Council regarding the feasibility of transferring control of a portion of the County Water Works Office utilities from the County of Ventura to the City of Moorpark. Objectives included the identification and analysis of a number of alternatives, ranging from no utility Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California 2 June 15, 1988 transfer to transfer of most of the utilities to Moorpark, as well as recommended actions to be accomplished prior to any transfer to minimize financial., operational and political effects. The study recommended that the transfer of all water and wastewater service within the current District No. 1 be considered for implementation. Additionally, it recommended that an advisory vote be held to poll the desires of the affected outside -City customers. Estimated time frame for such a transfer is thirty months. Discussion followed regarding a vote in the unincorporated areas, as well as the possibility of transferring only that portion of the Waterworks District that matches the boundaries of the City and operate it as a separate division. Answering Councilmember Harper's question, Mr. DeRoos advised that to operate an area only within the city boundaries may temporarily increase costs to City customers since the economy of scale would be much smaller. This effect would be mitigated, however, as the City continues to grow. MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Galloway seconded a motion to proceed with the recommendation of Arthur Young & Associates to transfer. District No. l wastewater and Division No. 1 water utilities to the City of Moorpark, and to recommend acceptance of this transfer to the County Board of Supervisors. Upon questioning by Councilmember Harper, Councilmember Brown clarified that the motion did not include calling for an advisory vote outside the city limits at this time. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. 5. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:_ City Manager, Steven Kueny, requested that the following items be added to the Agenda: (11.I..) Tract 3049 (U.S. Condo) Grading Plan; (11.J.) Response to County Concerning General Plan Scoping; (11.K.) Cable Franchise Extension; (14.I.) Boething vs. City of Moorpark; and (14.J.) City of Moorpark vs. Boething. MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to add the items to the Agenda as outlined by the City Manager since the need to consider these items had occurred after posting of the agenda. 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS: 6.A. Mary Gayle (350 N. Lantana, Camarillo) representing Pardee Construction, advised the Council that the reimbursement agreement under consideration as Agenda Item 8 -11, had a discrepency in the dollar amount on Page 2 of the text. She advised that Pardee agrees to substitute this page of the Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California 3 June 15, 3.988 agreement with the correct dollar amount subsequent to the Council's approval of same. 6.B. Tom Zanic (520 Broadway, Santa Monica) representing Urban West, updated the Council with respect to the status of the investigation into the moisture problem. He advised that Converse Consultants has been engaged to do a thorough investigation of the causes and to recommend solutions to the moisture problem. That report is due within thirty days, and Urban West will then take the necessary steps to correct the problem. 6.C. Robert Pride (67 West Bellevue Drive, Pasadena, CA 91105), President of Converse Consultants, advised the Council that his company has been employed by Urban West Communities as an independent consultant to determine the cause(s) and solutions to the moisture problem in the Mountain Meadows area. He advised that his company has 40 years of experience in soils science and their investigation will result in a report to the Committee of both causes and solutions. He additionally commented that the quality of the Urban West homes meets or exceeds the standards for residential projects. 6.D. Paul Coyle (15750 Los Angeles Avenue, Moorpark, CA), President of the Villa Del Arroyo Homeowners' Association, advised the Council that the proposed changes to the City's Mobile Home Rent Control. Ordinance may have an effect on the Mobile Home Rent Review Board's decision on Agenda Item 1.A. (Proposed Moorpark Mobile Home Park rent increase), and this should be considered when action is taken on this item. 6.E. David Garcia (280 Poindexter. Avenue, Moorpark, CA), Program Director for the Moorpark Boys and Girls Club, advised the Council that he took exception to a newspaper article which stated that there is a gang problem in the City of Moorpark. lie advised that there is no gang activity within the City and two members of the Boys and Girls Club were present to reinforce this observation. 6.F. Tyrone Camacho (749 Sir George Court, Moorpark, CA), member of the Moorpark Boys and Girls Club, advised the Council that he is unaware of any gang activity in the City of Moorpark, although he does recognize some problem with graffiti.. 6.G. Victor Gomez (254 Harry Street, Moorpark, CA), member of the Moorpark Boys and Girls Club, advised the Council that he is 17 years old and has lived in the City since 1971. He is unaware of any gang activity in the City. Councilmember Brown requested a copy of the article to which Mr. Garcia referred. Councilmember Perez commended the recently formed committee to eliminate graffiti. within the City. He stated, however, that comments this evening are reflective of the City's Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California 4 June 15, 1988 need to make a commitment to provide more activates for youth in the community through a more cooperative effort with the schools. Councilmember Harper concurred with the comments of Councilmember Perez and added that perhaps the School District should first tackle the problem in a more gentle way, with the City stepping in later, as needed. Mayor Lane advised that he had suggested a $500 reward for those persons turning in vandals to help eliminate graffiti and vandalism with the City. He clarified that he did not intend, by his comments, to suggest that there are gangs in Moorpark, but rather that the gangs in Los Angeles continue to reach out, and if something isn't done soon, they may exist In the future. 7. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Councilmember Brown advised that she attended the Association of Ventura County Cities and the Ventura County Association of Governments. Additionally, she attended the MUSD Board Meeting where Superintendent Slater announced his resignation. 8. CONSENT CALENDAR: On a motion by Councilmember Harper., seconded by Councilmember Brown, the following items were approved by a unanimous roll call vote of the Council: B.B. Consider an informational report regarding the construction of a parking lot at 15 -17 High_ Street._ Staff recommended that this report be received and filed. B.D. Approval of Minutes for the May 25, 1988 Regular Meeting and the June 1, 1988 Special Meeting of the_City Council. Staff recommended the minutes be approved as presented. B.G. Consider trading in the small _copy machine currently not in use for credit against the cost of a_ new drum for the larger copy machine. Staff recommended that the small copy machine be traded in. 8.I. Consider the approval of a City Manager approved contract for the re- roofing of_ the rest - rooms at Caws Park.__ Staff recommended that the contract be approved. B.J. Consider a report concerning the moisture problem in the Mountain Meadows area___Rrepared _by Urban West Communities. Staff recommended that this report be received and filed. 8.K. Consideration of the Health Benefit Plan for Cif Personnel. Staff recommended that the City enter into an agreement with First Ftlrwest Insurance and Bankers of Nebraska for health care benefits. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California 5 June 15, 1988 The following items were pulled for individual consideration by the Council 8.A. Approval of Warrant Register: - Prepaid Warrants No. 6853, 6922 -6932, 6934 -6937 $29,832.34 - Payable Warrants No. 6938 -6983 $51,416.43 In response to questioning by Councilmmember Brown, Deputy City Manager Genovese advised that the park drainage problem has been corrected. Director of Community Services Newhouse advised that maintenance of the Park was unsatisfactory due to a communication problem between the building and landscape contractors. This has now been resolved, and it is expected that the Park will be maintained in a satisfactory manner. Upon questioning by Mayor Lane, Staff clarified that the $66.00 warrant issued to H/M Windmachine was for backflow testing. MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Galloway seconded a motion to approve the Warrant Register. The motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote. B.C. Consider a report regarding_ the proposed _Hazardous Waste Management Planning (.Tanner_ Plan ) within the County._ Staff recommended that this report be received and filed. City Manager Kueny advised that the Council may desire to defer this item until the County representative can meet with the Council to discuss the program and concerns. Councilmember Brown requested that Staff be directed to contact Hughes Market regarding the recycling being done in back of their store, and make the necessary permits available to them. Councilmember Galloway noted that some of the areas being considered for repository locations are near water sources and /or residential housing. City Manager Kueny advised that a County representative will make a presentation on the Tanner Plan at the Council Meeting on June 22. If the Council has questions or concerns, he requested they be submitted to City Staff for referral to the County representative, so they can be addressed during the presentation. MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to defer this item until June 22, 1988. The voice vote was unanimous. 8.E. Resolution No. 88- — . A resolution approving Development Plan Permit Nos. 393 to 404 and Parcel Map LDM -10 to construct twelve (12) separate industrial buildings and the Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California 6 June 15, 1988 re- subdivision of three industrial lots into twenty -six (26) industrial lots. The project is located on the east side of Maureen Lane north of Los Angeles Avenue. Staff recommended this matter be deferred until. the next regular meeting. MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Perez seconded a motion to defer this item until July 6, 1988. The voice vote was unanimous. 8.F. Consider an award of bid for the City's legal notices /ordinances. Staff recommended that the contract be awarded to the Moorpark News for Fiscal Year 1988/89. Upon questioning, City Clerk Maureen Wall. advised that the old rate was 66C per line and the new rate is 38.5C per line. Councilmember Brown expressed concern as to why there was such a large decrease in cost from previous years. Councilmember Harper questioned what reduction in cost may be available if the City were to present all its legal ads pre - formated, ready for publication, or through phone modems. City Clerk Wall advised that if phone modems were used, the cost per line would be 36C rather. thatt 38.5c. MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to defer this item for one week and direct Staff to ascertain why the large decrease in cost from previous years, and what reduction in cost may be available if legal ads were presented pre - formated, ready for publication. The voice vote was unanimous. 8.H. Consider a reimbursement agreement with Pardee for Tierra Re_jada Road improvements within Tract 2865 Staff recommended that the agreement be approved and the Mayor be authorized to execute the document on behalf of the City. City Manager Kueny advised that the amount of the reimbursement by the City to Pardee for the construction of the median and related improvements was $56,068.00. MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Perez seconded a motion to approve the agreement with Pardee for the Tierra Rejada Road improvements within Tract 2865, and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the document. The voice vote was unanimous. AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING, the following motion was heard: MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Brown 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. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California 7 June 15, 1988 1.A. Mobile Home Park Rent Review Board _review of a proposed Moorpark Mobile Home Park rent increase. Senior Planner Mike Ruben advised that the Moorpark Mobil Home Park is requesting a $10 per month increase in space rents, from the current $160 per month to $170 per month. The park contains 27 spaces, all of which are occupied. The proposed increase is unprotested and does not require a public hearing. Upon questioning by Boardmember Brown, Senior Planner Ruben advised that all residents of the park were notified of the pending increase and their right to protest. In response to Boardmember Galloway, Director of Community Development Richards advised that if Ordinance 51 were already in place, an automatic increase of 5% or the CPI would be allowed without a right to appeal. The automatic increase in this case would be $5 or $6 rather than the $10 currently being considered. In response to concerns expressed by Boardmember Brown, Mr.. Richards advised that upkeep and maintenance of the Park must be monitored and /or addressed through the code enforcement activities of the City. MOTION: Boardmember Harper moved and Boardmember Perez seconded a motion to approve the $10 per month, per space, rent increase for the Moorpark Mobile Home Park, effective June 16, 1988, with no provisions for being retroactive. The voice vote was unanimous. MOTION: Boardmember Harper moved and Boardmember 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. Consideration of proposed assessments for _"Moorpark Lighting and Maintenance Assessment_ District No. AD -84 -2" for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 1988 and ending June 30, 1989, and consideration of proposed Resolution 88- a resolution confirming the assessment for fiscal year 1988/89. City Manager Kueny recommended that the Council open the pubic hearing and defer this item until ,Tune 22, 1.988, after review of the proposed 1.988/89 Budget. Mayor Lane opened the Public Hearing. No persons were present desiring to speak on this item. MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to continue this item until June 22, 1988, with the public hearing to remain open. The voice vote was unanimous. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California 8 June 15, 3.988 9.B. Consideration of proposed assessments for "Parks Maintenance Assessment District No. AD -85 -1 for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 1988 and ending June 30, 1989, and consideration of a proposed Resolution 88 -__, a resolution confirming the assessment for fiscal year 1988/89. City Manager Kueny recommended that the Council open the public hearing and defer this item until June 22, 1988, after review of the proposed 1988/89 Budget. Mayor Lane opened the Public Hearing. No persons were present desiring to speak on this item. In response to questioning by Councilmember Galloway, Mr. Kueny advised that the park maintenance bids would be opened on June 20, 1988. The bid documents include three schedules pursuant to the Council's direction. MOTION: Councilmember Perez moved and Councilmember Brown seconded a motion to continue this item until June 22, 1988, with the public hearing to remain open. The motion carried, with Councilmember Galloway dissenting. 9.C. Appeal No. 4 of a Planning Commission decision by U.S. Sprint Network Route Development (Randall Murphy). U.S. Sprint Communications proposes to .install an underground fiber optic communication cable directly within the Southern Pacific Railroad right -of -way through the City. Staff recommended that the Council review the status of the report and continue the public hearing to the meeting of July 6, 1988. Director of Community Development Pat Richards advised the Council that he received a draft agreement this date, and that it would be ready for the Council's consideration on June 22, 1988. MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to continue the public hearing on this item to the meeting of June 22, 1988. 'fhe voice vote was unanimous. 9.D. Planned Development Permit 1062 - Major Modification No. 1 (Embassy Plaza). A request to add an additional 7,886 square foot free standing building on the subject site located on the northwest corner of Spring Road and Tierra Rejada Road. The applicant withdrew his request and Staff recommended that the Council receive and file the applicant's letter of withdrawal. The Council directed that the withdrawal letter be filed as recommended by Staff. 10. COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS: Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California 9 June 15, 1988 Councilmember Brown expressed concern with the Caltrans turning geometries, and suggested another letter be written to Caltrans advising that the geometries are inadequate for large trucks making wide tiirns at various intersections in the City. Additionally, Councilmember Brown advised that the Ventura County Planning Department. has received an application from Blue Star Ready Mix to extend its Conditional Use Permit and to add an asphalt plant to the existing facility. It is projected that 250 -300 trucks per day will be loading at the plant, including 10 trucks during the night. She requested that Staff advise the County Planning Department that the City wants to be informed of the progress on this application. In response to questioning by Councilmember Harper, Director of Community Development Richards advised that there is no current documentation in the City's files to indicate Staff had any prior knowledge of this; however, he advised that the City and County Planning Staffs have a close, cooperative working relationship and this is the first time, to his knowledge, the City was not :informed of a CUP extension. By Council concensus, Staff was directed to send a letter to Caltrans regarding the turning geometries; and a letter to the County Planning Department regarding the City's position on the Blue Star Ready Mix CUP extension and the addition of the asphalt plant. Councilmember Lane suggested that the City adopt a tree replacement ordinance. He additionally commented that drivers cannot readily see when proceeding east from the intersection of Roberts /Sec=ond Street/Spring Street. Councilmember Harper requested that Staff cheek into complaints of earth subsiding around the public improvements in Williams Ranch Road, and report back to the Council. City Engineer, John Knipe, advised that the developer has been contacted and the corrective work is scheduled. 11. DISCUSSION /ACTION ITEMS: ll.A.Consider a report from the Parks and Recreation Commission's 4th of July Ad Hoc Committee. Staff recommended that they be directed as deemed appropriate. Councilmember Brown advised that she was contacted by the circus which performed for the City last year. They are interested in returning for another run this summer. MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Perez seconded a motion to cont =inue this it=em for one more meeting, and Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California 10 June 15, 1988 if the Park and Recreation Commission does not make a report, that it be pulled from the Agenda. The voice vote was unanimous. ll.B.Consider an award of a contract for the miscellaneous curb, gutter, sidewalk and road repair_project. Staff recommended that the bid alternate be awarded to R. Z. Hernandez Engineering. Based on the written report from Staff and the Assistant City Engineer., the following motion was made: MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to award the contract to R. Z. Hernandez for $114,592.50; to approve a 10% construction contingency in the amount of $11,460; that Staff be authorized to add additional areas for repair, not to exceed $126,053; and that the total project funding be from the gas tax. The voice vote was unanimous. AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING, the Council recessed, the time being 8:50 p.m. At 9:05 p.m., the full Council reconvened. 11.C.Consider a tree replacement _program for areas of recent curb, gutter and sidewalk replacement. Staff recommended that they be directed as deemed appropriate. Director of Community Services, Phil Newhouse, advised the Council the cost to replace the 90 trees and 11 stumps recently removed as part of the curb, gutter and sidewalk replacement program, would be approximately $9,554. Alternatives to be considered included replacing one tree per residence, or replacing one tree for each tree removed. Staff recommended that 100, 1.5- gallon trees be planted. Council discussion included consideration of allowing residents to select the position and type of tree to be planted in, or in front of., their yards; offering to plant trees in areas where trees had been removed in the past; and to have a uniform variety of tree on each street. City Manager Kueny recommended that the Council appropriate $10,000 for the tree - planting program and to allow Staff flexibility in determining the number and placement of trees. MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Perez seconded a motion to approve planting 100 15- gallon trees; selection and variety to be made by Staff, keeping each street uniform; authorize Staff to communicate with the property owner in each case, to advise them of the project, the type of tree, the placement and care; and that $10,000 be appropriated from budgeted but unspent funds for this project. Councilmember Galloway recommended that Staff study further the varieties of trees, and expand the suggested selections. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California 11 June 15, 1988 MOTION AMENDMENT: Councilmember Harper amended the motion, and Councilmember Perez seconded the amendment, to authorize Staff to meet with Councilmembers Brown and Galloway and, if necessary, an arborist, to develop a list of acceptable tree varieties for consideration. The voice vote on the amended motion was unanimous. 11.D.Consider a report from the City_ Attorney concerning the regulation of dogs. Staff recommended that they be directed as deemed appropriate. City Attorney Cheryl Kane presented an ordinance for the Council's consideration regarding animal control and, specifically, prohibiting dog owners from allowing their animals to defecate on any private property or on public property. She advised that violations of the ordinance would be prosecuted as either a misdemeanor or an infraction. Lt. Mike Brown advised that he had not had an opportunity to review the proposed ordinance, however he clarified that a misdemeanor is a crime and an infraction is not. By Council concensus, Lt. Mike Brown was directed to review the ordinance and report back at the meeting of June 22, 1988. ll.E.Consideration of an acquisition of Jurniahings for the new City Hall offices. Staff recommended that the Council approve the acquisition as outlined in the staff report. Deputy City Manager Genovese advised the Council that as a result of the meeting between Staff and the City Facilities Committee, a recommendation is being made to purchase the office furnishings defined in the staff report; to authorize an appropriation of $20,000 from the Equipment Replacement Fund, and $67,000 from the General Fund for this purpose, with the understanding that any remaining balance in the City Hall Construction Fund be used for this purchase prior to use of any General Fund monies_ Mayor Harper commended Tom Genovese, Deputy City Manager, on the excellent job he did on this project. MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Perez seconded a motion to approve the Staff recommendation. Councilmember Galloway clarified that the carpeting for the new City Hall is part of the City Hall Contract and not a consideration under "furnishings ". The rolls -.all vote was unanimous. 11.F.Consider a report from the — C_ity_Attorney_, concerning the issue of a directly elected _Mayor. Staff recommended they be directed as deemed appropriate. City Attorney Kane presented the process by which the City could create an elected mayor position, including the requirement that the Council initiate the process and the Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California 12 June 1.5, 1988 voters make the ultimate determination. The current five member City Council would be replaced by an elected mayor and four councilmembers, if the voters so determined. She advised that an elected mayor of a general law city does not have any veto power or any other power that is not created by state statute or shared in common with the four councilmembers. She advised the Council that in order to be placed on the November, 1988 ballot, the City Clerk must have the full text and the Council must adopt the resolution at a meeting no later than July 6, 1988. The Council discussed the differences between the authority and duties of the mayor of a general law city and the mayor of a charter city, and the Council's earlier expressed desires to consider changing from a general. law city to a charter city. Councilmember Harper urged the Council to direct Staff to develop a full report on the advantages and disadvantages of becoming a charter city, including the authority and responsibility of the mayor., prior to any decision being made to proceed with the process to elect a mayor. Councilmember Galloway expressed concern that the issue of an elected Mayor not be delayed beyond the deadline to place it on the November, 1988 ballot. He suggested that the Council proceed with the election process; and, at some time in the future if the Council determines to proceed with becoming a charter city, the issue of the mayor's duties and responsibilities will be reviewed and addressed along with all other city matters. MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Brown seconded a motion to direct Staff to develop a report on the potential for becoming a charter city, its advantages and disadvantages, and that it be agendized for June 29, 1988. MOTION AMENDMENT: Councilmember Galloway moved and Councilmember Brown seconded a motion to amend the motion to include that the Council proceed to place the issue of an elected mayor on the November, 1.988 ballot; and that it be in the following basic form: 1) "Shall the electors elect a Mayor and four City Councilmembers ? "; 2) "Shall the term of office of Mayor be two years ? "; 3) "Shall the term of office of Mayor be four years ?" The motion carried, with Councilmembers Harper and Perez dissenting. The voice vote on the original motion was unanimous. ll.G.Consideration of _the ._proposed _1988189 Fiscal Year Budget. Staff recommended that thLs item be deferred for consideration on June 22, 1988. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California 13 June 15, 1988 City Manager requested that the Council consider adjourning to June 22, 1988 for the purpose of budget review. Additionally, he advised that Staff will meet with the Budget/ Finance Committee prior to that date. MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Perez seconded a motion to defer this item until June 22, 1988. The voice vote was unanimous. ll.H.Resolution No. 88- Consider a proposed resolution setting the 1988/89 Fiscal Year Gann Appropriations Limit. Staff recommended that this item be deferred until June 22, 1988. MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Perez seconded a motion to defer this item until June 22, 1988. The voice vote was unanimous. 11.I.Tract 3049 (U.S. Condo)_ Grading.___Plan_. Staff recommended that the report be received and filed. Assistant City Engineer John Knipe, presented the Council with a written report on the status of the grading permit for Tract 3049. Mayor Lane directed that the report be received and filed. ll.J.Res onse_to County concerning General Plan_Scoping. Pat Richards, Director of Community Development, advised that R. V. McCormick has submitted a general plan amendment to the County of Ventura on property consisting of 485 acres and located generally south of the City of Moorpark in the easterly terminus of the Santa Rosa Valley, abutting the existing greenbelt and lying westerly of Moorpark Road. The request is to change the current open space designation. The subject area contains 26 .individual parcels and the proposed re- subdivision of approximately 187 parcels. The proponents are requesting that the General Plan be amended to allow reduction in the large -acre subdivision down to one -acre minimum lot size. The request is now at the first step, and the Board of Supervisors must determine whether at merits further consideration for a General Plan Update. Any comments from the City must be submitted by June 17, 1988. Mr. Richards advised that the Planning Commission has asked that this item, as well as the McCrea Ranch, be placed on their next agenda for consideration. AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING, the Council recessed, the time being 10:15 p.m. At 10:25 p.m., the full Council reconvened. Councilmember Brown suggested that a City representative be present at the screening hearing on this item, and that letters be sent to the County and the City of Thousand Oaks asking them not to take action on this item until the City of Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California 14 June 15, 1988 Moorpark has had an opportunity to respond, and outlining the Council's basic concerns including infrastructure, traffic and conformance to the General Plan. After the Planning Commission has heard this item, Council directed that the Commission's recommendation be forwarded to them for consideration in sending an additional letter. 11.K.Cable Franchise Extension. City Manager recommended this item be deferred until the Adjourned Meeting on June 22, 1988 when the Resolution to extend the contract will be presented for consideration. MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Perez seconded a motion to defer action on this item until June 22, 1988. The voice vote was unanimous. 12. ORDINANCES: 12. A. Ordinance No. A proposed ordinance amending the City's Mobile Home Rent Control ordinance (Ord. 51). Staff recommended that action on this item be deferred until June 22, 1988. MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to defer this item to the meeting of June 22, 1988. The voice vote was unanimous. 13. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: The Council requested the following items be placed on a future agenda: 1. Art in public places policy. 2. Report on ordinance to restrict campaign spending, to include options under a general law city and charter city. 3. Tree replacement ordinance. 14. CLOSED SESSION: MOTION: Councilmember harper moved and Councilmember Brown seconded a motion to go into closed session under items: 14.A. - Personnel; 14.B. - Personnel discussion pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6; 14.D. - Negotiations concerning the high school site; 14.E. - Litigation concerning B.I.A. vs the City of Moorpark; 14.F. - Litigation concerning Kavian vs the County of Ventura, et al; 14.I. - Boething vs. City of Moorpark; 14.J. - Moorpark vs. Boething. The voice vote was unanimous. The time of adjournment to Closed Session was 10:35 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 .Tune 15, 1988 Patrick Richards left the Closed Session at the hour of 11:45 p.m. The full Council reconvened in Open Session at the hour of 12:10 a. m. Cheryl Kane stated there was no action to report from the Closed Session. 15. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION: Councilmember Galloway moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting to 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 22, 1988. The voice vote was unanimous. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk-