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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1988 0921 CC REGMINUTES OF THE CfTY COUNCIL Moorpark, California September 21, 1988 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark, California was held on September 21, 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 7:12 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; Pat Richards, Director. of Community Development; Philip Newhouse, Director of Community Services; Maureen Wall, City Clerk; Dennis Delzei.t, City Engineer; Lt. Mike Brown, Sheriff's Department; and Sally Coons, Executive Secretary. 4. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS, AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS No proclamations, commendations or special presentations were made. 5. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS_TO, THE_AGENDA: Councilmember Perez requested that the Council give consideration to Agenda Item 11.N. (Consider a report concerning a contest to name the 69-acre park site) early in the meeting. As a result of a Council concensus, Mayor Lane directed that Agenda Item 11.N. be considered ahead of Item 11.A. 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS: 6.A. Douglas Holland (1151.5 Willow Wood, Moorpark) representing the Planning Commission, requested that the Council reconsider its action to finance only one member of the Planning Commission to attend the League of California Cities Conference. He pointed out that $4,900 is budgeted for Commission attendance at various conferences, seminars, Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 2 September 21, 1988 meetings, etc. Two of the Planning Commissioners are going at their own expense, and the other three desire to attend only a portion of the Conference, thus considerably reducing the originally estimated cost. 6.B. P. W. Lawr.ason (4291 Ambermeadow Street, Moorpark) advised the Council that it was his feeling the single, most important thing the City can do to alleviate truck traffic is to get the weigh station installed. Additionally, he urged the Council to approve the temporary stop signs at the intersection of Peach Hill Road and Tierra Rejada Road; that this would also help to remove traffic from Christian Barrett Drive which is being used as an alternate to Tierra Rejada Road; and to direct a letter to the Governor urging him to sign the Killea Bill requiring that all cities and counties develop waste reduction plans by 1990. Council Response: Councilmember Brown advised that Christian Barrett Drive is a designated collector. street. Councilmember. Perez advised that he continues to favor authorizing more than one member of the Planning Commission to attend the League Conference. Councilmember Harper advised that he agreed with all the comments of Mr. Lawr.ason; and supported a reconsideration of the Planning Commission's attendance at the League Conference. MOTION: Councilmember Perez moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to reconsider the Council's action concerning attendance of Planning Commissioners at the League Conference. The voice vote was unanimous. MOTION: Council seconded a motion action concerning League Conference) subsequent to the unanimous. member Lane moved and Councilmember Harper to add Item 11.0. (Reconsideration of prior attendance of Planning Commission members at to the Agenda as the need to take action arose posting of the Agenda. The voice vote was Councilmember Brown commented that the Agenda should be arranged so that those items most likely to have public input would be placed at the beginning of the Agenda. Mayor Lane concurred. In accordance with Council concensus, Mayor Lane directed that Agenda Item 11.0. (Reconsideration of prior action concerning attendance of Planning Commission members at League Conference); and Agenda Item 11..L. (Consider a request to donate $2,000 to the handicapped horseback riding program at Peters Ranch), be considered prior to Agenda Item ll.A. under Discussion /Action. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 3 September 21, 1988 7. COMMITTEE_ REPORTS Councilmember Brown referred to the written report of the Association of Ventura County Cities meeting. 8. CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION: Upon motion by Councilmember Brown and seconded by Councilmember Perez, the following items were approved by a unanimous roll call vote of the Council: 8.A. Approval of Warrant Register_for 1987/88 Fiscal Year: - Prepaid Warrants Nos. 7470 -7475 $34,569.06 8.B. Approval of Warrant Register for 1988/89 Fiscal Year_: - Prepaid Warrants Nos. 7372, 7444 -7465 $97,678.04 - Prepaid Warrants Nos. 7476 -7525 $124,619.96 8.D. Consider a proposed general policy_ regarding traffic_ control measures on Final maps. Staff recommended that the general policy be approved as recommended. 8.17. Resolution No. 88 -503 and Resolution No. 88 -504. Proposed resolutions authorizing _the _installation of stop signs at various locations within Tract 3963 Griffin and Tract 4147 Villa CampesinaL respectively._ Staff recommended the resolutions be approved. 8.G. Consider City Manager Approved Contracts concerning a copy machine maintenance agreement, and a maintenance_agreement for typewriters and the facsimile machine. Staff recommended the report be received and filed. 8.14. Consider a Parks_ and Recreation Commission recommendation to purchase additional __playground__e.quipment for the Griffin Senior Park. Staff recommended the purchase of playground equipment be approved. 8.1. Consi_dera Claim _for - Damages __presented__ Ms._ Carole P_egnato. Staff recommended the Council deny the claim and direct the City Clerk to so inform the claimant. 8.J. Consider approving th_e. purchase of a tape recorder, reformatter and maintenance agreement _for_this equipment, to be used for the recording__of _C_ity__Council and Commission meetings. Staff recommended the Council approve the purchase of equipment at a cost not to exceed $5,500. B.K. Consider the approve] of a contract provide 1987/88 audit services Staff recommended that the City Manager be authorized to sign an agreement for audit services at a cost not to exceed $11,500. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 4 September 21, 1988 The following items were pulled for individual consideration by the Council: 8.C. Consider _a report on the downtown extra ap trol (July 23 to September 3, 1988)_ Staff recommended the report be received and filed. Councilmember Perez, advised that he has received positive comments from many citizens regarding the improvement in the downtown area. Along with these positive comments, he has also received input from some citizens that they are concerned regarding the impact of the increased enforcement in their areas. He questioned whether the Sheriff's Department could meet with these people in one of the local homes to explain the program and alleviate the concerns. Lt. Brown advised that the Sheriff's Department would be in favor of such a meeting, and would be willing to meet with the residents at a time and place mutually acceptable. Councilmember. Galloway commented that he would prefer a greater distribution of the enforcement efforts throughout the City. MOTION: Councilmember Perez moved and Councilmember Lane seconded a motion to receive and file this report. The voice vote was unanimous. 8.E. Consider a proposed policy regarding limit line locati.on�s . Staff recommended the policy be approved. Mayor Lane recommended that field conditions play a significant role in the determination of the placement of limit lines. City Engineer Delzeit advised that field conditions will be taken into consideration. Councilmember Brown commented that at the intersection of Peach Hill /Peach Hi.]] and Mesa Verde, the limit line is too far back from the intersection to allow clear vision in all directions. City Engineer to evaluate the location of the limit line. MOTION: Councilmember Lane moved and Councilmember Perez seconded a motion to receive and file the report. The voice vote was unanimous. 8.L. Consider _accepting _stree_t_sCape on_ Williams_ Ranch_ Road as _complete (Tract No._ 3274 Urban West Communities). Staff recommended the streetscape be accepted and the developer notified. In response to Councilmember Brown, City Manager Kueny advised that this landscape will be maintained through an assessment district, and paid for by Butter Creek I. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 5 September 21, 1988 MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Galloway seconded a motion to accept the streetscape and direct staff to notify the developer. The voice vote was unanimous. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS No public hearings scheduled. 10. COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS: Councilmember Harper requested Staff to obtain a copy of the report(s) and any other information regarding the incident of the spilling of 85,000 gallons of raw sewage into the Arroyo Simi over the Labor Day weekend. Councilmember Brown requested that Staff contact the Ventura County Flood Control to determine why the amount of liquid in the Arroyo Simi Is much larger after midnight than earlier in the day. Councilmember Perez requested a status report on the High Street/Spring Road project, commenting that it was his understanding once the pole was removed, the right -of -way acquisition was not going to be a problem. City Engineer Delzeit advised that Cal Trans is handling the acquisition of right -of -way, and he will contact them to determine the status. Mayor Lane referenced a letter addressed to the Council from Bill Lanahan requesting: 1. "No parking" zones on the north and south sides of the 118 Highway by the Heatherglen housing area; 2) removal of van parked for approximately one year at the corner of Los Angeles Avenue and Goldman Avenue; and 3) installation of landscape on the north side of the 118 Highway, across from Heatherglen. Lt. Brown advised that the Van is being used for advertising and is located on private property where the Sheriff's Department has no jurisdiction. Pat Richards, Director of Community Development, advised that Bel Air Sheet and Tube is required, as a condition of a minor modification, to provide landscaping on the north side of the 118 Highway, across from Heatherglen, to the satisfaction of the Director of Community Development. Mr. Richards advised that he will continue to work with the landscape architect to provide an adequate amount of screening. Regarding the parked van, Director of Community Development Richards advised that the property owner indicates he has requested the van owner to remove the van from the property. Mayor Lane requested Staff to inform Mr. Lanahan of the City's progress on these items. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California F'age 6 September 21, 1988 City Manager. Kueny advised that Cal Trans has approved the posting of "no parking between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m." on the north /south sides of the 118 Highway. This does not, however, eliminate parking vehicles for sale during the day. The City requested "no parking any time" several years ago, and Cal Trans denied the request. Mayor Lane directed that Staff bring forth the request and response that was made at that time. Councilmember Brown questioned whether the two balloons that were present at the Country Days celebration had obtained permits. Lt. Brown advised the Sheriff's Department had no prior knowledge of their presence. Director of Community Development, Pat Richards, advised that no permits were issued for the balloons, which would actually have required a Special Use Permit in conjunction with the Chamber of Commerce. Councilmember Brown requested Staff to inquire whether the Chamber had any prior knowledge. 11.N. Consider a report concerning a contest_ to name the 69 -acre park site. Staff recommended they be directed as deemed appropriate. Director of Community Services, Phil Newhouse, reviewed the previous action of the Planning Commission, the Council and staff regarding the naming of the 69 Acre Park. As a result of the September 1.2, 1988 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting, the Commission recommends that a contest be held, advertised through the schools, and judged by the Commission. The winner to be announced October 15, and the City Council to make the final name determination. Additionally, the Commission agreed that if this timetable could not be adhered to, then the Commission would again recommend naming the park, "Arroyo Simi ". Council discussion included concerns that media, other than school flyers, should be used to advertise the contest; and that if the timetable outlined by the Commission is not adhered to, the contest still be scheduled. MOTION: Councilmember Galloway moved and Councilmember Brown seconded a motion to proceed with the earlier recommendation of the Commission (Scenario 3) to advertise in the paper for suggested names for the park; names to be reviewed by the Commission and submitted to the Council; and the author of the selected name be given a certificate of recognition; and that adherence to the time frame outlined by the Commission not be required. 11.0. Reconsideration of prior action _concerning _attendanc_eof Planning Commission members at League_Conference. Councilmember Harper recommended that the Council rescind its prior action and allow the Planning Commissioners to attend Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 7 September 21, 1988 meetings, seminars and classes as they see fit, within the budget already approved by the Council. Councilmember Brown advised that the Spring League Meeting, designed particularly for Planning Commission members, will be held during the same fiscal year and monies may not be available if the Commissioners attend the League Conference this fall. Councilmember Galloway expressed that Commissioners should attend these types of conferences during the onset of their terms and not near the end of their. terms. Councilmember Lane advised that he respected the comments of Mr. Holland, and was willing to reconsider his earlier vote on this matter. City Manager Kueny advised that this budget account is also intended to cover expenses of Staff participating in seminars, meetings and educational classes. The intent of the $4,900 budgeted was to include two or three conferences for Staff; and one conference for each Planning Commissioner. MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Perez seconded a motion to authorize each Planner Commissioner to attend this, or another conference, out of the budgeted monies. The motion carried, with Counc.ilmembers Brown and Galloway dissenting. ll.L. Consider a request to donate $2,000 to the handicapped horseback _riding program at _ Peters Ranch. The Park and Recreation Commission recommended that the $2,000 donation be authorized. Director of Community Services, Phil Newhouse, advised that the owners of the Handicapped Equestrian Learning Program are requesting financial assistance from the City in the amount of $2,000 to provide for the care and feeding of one horse and insurance for one year. The insurance will allow persons other than mentally retarded persons to participate in the program. The Park and Recreation Commission unanimously recommended that the Council approve an appropriation of $2,000 for this purpose. City Manager Kueny advised that funds are available in the General Fund Reserve; or the account for Social Service Activites. Mayor Lane suspended the rules, and recognized Mr. Peters who advised the Council that his program includes approximately 35 mentally retarded children from Ventura County. There are other children, not mentally retarded, but handicapped by blindness, deafness, etc., who are not able to purchase insurance and thus are not able to participate in the program. Mr. Peterson advised that he and his wife are the Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 8 September 21, 1988 sole financial base for the program. By charging $10 per 2 hours of riding, it is hoped that increased enrollment will make the program self sustaining, eliminating any future need for City assistance. MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Lane seconded a motion to authorize $2,000 from the Social Service Activities account for this program; and that the proponents be required to provide a report at the end of the fiscal year regarding the number of participants, cost per participant, and exact use of funds. MOTION AMENDMENT: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Galloway seconded an amendment to the motion to authorize $1,000 from the Social Services Activi.es account, and $1,000 from the Recreation budget. The voice vote was unanimous. VOTE ON ORIGINAL MOTION: The voice vote was unanimous. Mayor Lane directed that details as to when the City will disburse the money, and when the report will be required, are to be determined by Staff. 11. A. Consider a modification to existing parkinR restrictions on Mountain Trail Street in the vicin4ly _2f __North Meadows Park. Staff recommended they be directed as deemed appropriate. Mayor Lane presented a petition containing 78 signatures in favor of removing the parking restrictions on Mountain Trail Street. Mayor Lane recommended that upon removal of the parking restrictions, the curb be painted red from the tot lot to the pool area, which would allow parking for eight to ten cars. Councilmember Harper advised that the parking lot at the park is virtually empty, and that it is only approximately 200 yards from the parking lot to the tot lot. Councilmember Galloway advised that the parking restrictions were imposed as a safety measure for the children playing in and around the park. MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Brown seconded a motion to receive and file the petition. The motion carried with Mayor Lane dissenting. 11.B. Consider a request to Cal Trans to modify a__right turn only lane for westbound traffic at Los Angeles Avenue (Highway 118) at Spring _Road High Street to_an_optional straight/right turn lane. Staff recommended they be directed as deemed appropriate. City Manager advised that this item was placed on the Agenda at the request of a Councilmember and no Staff report was prepared. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 9 September 21, 1988 City Engineer, Dennis Delzeit, recommended that the intersection remain as is, since the lanes on the east and west sides of the intersection do not line up. He further advised that if the two left lanes were designated as left turn only, then the right lane could be designated as right or straight if the westbound striping was extended east of the intersection. MOTION: Councilmember Galloway moved and Councilmember Perez seconded a motion to continue this item for further study. The voice vote was unanimous. 11.C. Consider possible uses of the excess proceeds_ of taxes (P.O.T.) Staff recommended that they be directed as deemed appropriate. City Manager Kueny advised that the excess proceeds of taxes are limited in use to: 1) Maintain essential City services; and 2) To supplement the City's capital improvements budget for police, streets and parks. City Manager recommended that as much as 75% of the funds be set aside for future maintenance and capital needs. He further noted that the availability of such funds will probably be a one -time event and should be used for an appropriate balance of short and long term purposes. The Council reviewed and discussed a list of possible uses of the funds. City Attorney, Cheryl Kane, advised that affordable housing is not an appropriate use of these funds. MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Galloway seconded a motion authorizing appropriations from the excess proceeds of taxes as follows: 1) $100,000 - Truck Scales; 2) $200,000 - Curb, gutter and sidewalks (locations to be determined by Staff); and 3) Remainder be held in reserve for future needs. MOTION AMENDMENT NO. 1: Councilmember Galloway moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to amend the original motion to include an appropriation of $120,000 to be loaned to the Tierra Rejada /Spring Road AOC for installation of a signal at Spring Road and Peach fill] Road, to be reimbursed by the AOC in the future. The voice vote was unanimous. Councilmember Brown requested that the Council consider appropriating some funds to the intra -city bus system currently under consideration. MOTION AMENDMENT NO_. 2: Councilmember Lane moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to amend the original motion to include an appropriation of $30,000 for intra -city public transit services. The voice vote was unanimous. VOTE ON ORIGINAL MOT_I_ON: The voice vote on the original motion was unanimous. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 10 September 21, 1988 AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING, the full. Council recessed, the time being 8:55 p.m. The full Council reconvened at the hour of 9:17 p.m. ll.D. Consider activities for the _Gran_d_ Openip of the new City Hall. Staff recommended they be directed as deemed appropriate. Director of Community Services, Phil Newhouse, advised that the Park and Recreation Commission unanimously recommends Scenario No. 1, outlined in the Staff Report, consisting of an afternoon "open- house" and ribbon cutting. MOTION: Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to accept the Recreation Commission to approve as outlined in the Staff report vote was unanimous. moved and Councilmember Perez recommendation of the Park and an afternoon "open- house" event nder Scenario No. 1. The voice Councilmember Galloway expressed the desire to include the burying of the time capsule which is being held by the Historical Society since the date of City incorporation. Councilmember Perez thanked Linda Symchak and other Committee Members who worked to develop various alternatives for the grand opening of City Hall. ll.E. Consider possible City actions concerning the proposed truck scales on Highw�?_.118. Staff recommends they be directed to proceed. -_ - -- - - City Manager Kueny advised that Cal Trans has responded to the City's request for a conceptual plan showing probable locations for the scales and the land needed to accommodate ingress and egress. The proposed sites are outside the City limits. Cal Trans estimates a cost of $325,000 for the west scale and $375,000 for the east scale. The City is responsible for the acquisition of right of way and utility relocations and hook -ups. Councilmember Brown questioned whether the detour constructed for American Products could be used as a permanent weigh station platform. Staff to contact Cal. Trans in this regard. MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Brown seconded a motion to direct the City Engineer to present a work authorization for Council consideration to determine need and cost estimate for utility relocation and hook -up for the proposed sites and for compliance with the required STIP process; authorize Staff to utilize $100,000 from the F..xcess Proceeds of Taxes for this purpose; direct Staff to initiate discussions with the California Highway Patrol and state legislators concerning funding and any necessary legislation; to explore the potential utilization of the existing 118 detour as a permanent weigh station platform; and to initiate discussions with Ventura County regarding the annexation Minutes of the Gity Council Moorpark, California Page 11 September 21, 1988 of necessary land and /or cooperative project to construct the scales. The voice vote was unani.mous. 11.F. Consider a re uq est_from the Moo_Kpark Neighborhood Councils to waive rental fees for a _candidate's forum to be held in the Council Chambers. Staff recommended the rental fees be waived but that they be required to pay for custodial time. Director of Community Services, Phil Newhouse, advised that when this item was presented to the Parks and Recreation Commission, Staff recommended that the request be denied based on Staff's understanding that similar requests in the past were denied. Since that time, however, Staff was informed that similar requests in the past were approved. Therefore, Staff is recommending that the Council waive the building rental fees, but require payment of staff time in the amount of $25.00; and authorize Cable TV coverage of the event. Additionally, Staff recommends that the Neighborhood Councils be required to contact other civic organizations in the City to coordinate efforts in conducting a City -wide Candidate forum. MOTION: Mayor Lane moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to approve the Staff's recommendation to waive the building rental fees; require payment of staff time; require the Neighborhood Councils to assist staff with setup and take down; that Cable TV coverage be arranged; and that the Neighborhood Councils contact other organizations to coordinate efforts in conducting a City -wide candidate forum. Councilmember Brown expressed concern that all Neighborhood Councils participate in the forum, and that those Councils be identified. MOTION AMENDMENT NO. 1: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Galloway seconded a motion to amend the main motion to include that the waiver of fees is dependent upon the Candidate Forum being a joint effort by Neighborhood Councils and other local service organizations in the community. Councilmember Harper clarified his understanding of the amendment to mean that the waiver of fees is dependent upon a good faith effort by the Neighborhood Councils to involve other major service organizations in the City. VOTE ON MOTION AMENDMENT NO. 1: The motion amendment carried, with Councilmember Lane dissenting. MOTION AMENDMENT NO. 2: Councilmember Galloway moved and Councilmember Brown seconded a motion to amend the main motion to include that fees will be waived as long as there is no screening of questions. Minutes of the City Council. Moorpark, California Page 12 September 21, 1988 City Attorney Cheryl Kane cautioned the Council that this is not a City- sponsored event, and violations of the First Amendment may occur if the Council attempts to regulate the Forum in this manner. MOTION AMENDMENT NO. 2 C_OR_RE_CTION: Councilmember Galloway corrected his Amendment No. 2, and Councilmember Brown seconded the correction, to delete reference to the waiver of fees being contingent upon there being no screening of questions, and rather state only that the Council stresses the importance of there being no form of screening process. The voice vote was unanimous. VOTE ON ORIGINAL MOTION: The voice vote was unanimous. 11.G. Consider setting a date for a Town Hall Meeting to discuss downtown area concerns. Staff recommended they be directed as deemed appropriate. City Manager Kueny recommended that October 12, 1988 be set as the date to hold a Town Hall meeting to address the downtown area concerns. Council discussion included concern that the meeting not be limited to the concerns of the downtown area, but that it include concerns of all citizens in all areas of the community. With concensus of the Council, Mayor Lane directed that the Town Hall Meeting be scheduled for 7 :00 p.m., October 12, 1988, and that it is an open forum for the citizens to address the Council on any matter, of any magnitude. 11.H. Consider realignment of the fence_ on the south side of the east /west leg of Peach Hill Road. By Council concensus, this item was deferred until the next Council Meeting. 11.I. Consider applyinR _for _a_twelve-month community model program offered by the State of California Department of Conservation's Recycling Division. Staff recommended they be authorized to file an application. City Manager Kueny recommended that the City apply to become a model for the development of a recycling program to be implemented with the help of the Californians Against Waste (CAW). Councilmember Brown advised that a recycling operation currently exists behind Hughes Market in Moorpark. She questioned if there were a way to make it more visible so the community would be aware of its existence. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 13 September 21, 1988 City Manager Kueny advised that a representative of Ecolo -Haul, a recycling company located in Palos Verdes, has been invited to address the Council; and if the Council desires, Staff can also invite a representative of 20/20 Recycling Center (owner /operator of the recycling concern behind Hughes Market) to address the Council during the same meeting. MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Galloway seconded a motion to adopt the Staff recommended action. MOTION AMENDMENT_ Mayor Lane moved and Councilmember Perez seconded a motion to amend the main motion to direct Staff to address a letter to the Governor urging him to sign AB 3298 (Killea) requiring cities and counties to develop a "waste reduction" plan by 1990. The voice vote was unanimous. VOTE ON MAIN MOTION: The voice vote was unanimous. ll.J. Consider a street sweeping _test_ area. Staff recommended they be directed as deemed appropriate. Councilmember. Harper advised that he has met with the sweeping contractor and is recommending the establishment of a "test" area (the residential area bounded by Dorothy Avenue, Millard Street, Sherman Avenue and Harry Street. All streets will be posted "No Parking" between 12:00 noon and 4:00 p.m. The sweeping contractor, Emard Sweeping, will test two types of sweepers, vacuum and brush. Discussion ensued regarding the posting of "No Parking' signs, and the inconvenience this may cause the residents during the test period. Councilmember Harper advised that this area was selected for the test because of the number of cars parked on the streets which usually prohibits efficient cleaning on a regular basis. Discussion suggested that another area of the City, such as Campus Park, may provide as good a test area and yet not cause such an extreme inconvenience to the residents since it has ample off - street parking. MOTION: Mayor Lane moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to authorize Council.members Galloway and Perez to work with Emard Sweeping to develop a recommendation for an alternative test area location. The voice vote was unanimous. 11. K. Consider an ordinance___reguulating smoking in public places oy and places of employment_ Staff recommended they be directed as deemed appropriate. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 14 September 21, 1988 City Manager Kueny advised that this item was placed on the Agenda at the request of a Councilmember. A copy of the ordinance prepared by Burke, Williams and Sorenson for the City of Camarillo was included in the Council packets for reference and /or discussion. An interpretation of various areas of the ordinance, particularly concerning smoking regulations in medical facilities, prompted the following motion: MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Perez seconded a motion to refer this matter back to the City Attorney for review and comment; and to place on an appropriate future agenda for Council consideration. The voice vote was unanimous. 11.M. Consider_ the placement of temporary stop signs at the intersection of Peach Hill Road and Tierra Rejjada Road. Staff recommended they be directed as deemed appropriate. Mayor Lane advised that it is felt the temporary stop signs will keep the traffic flow down, and the estimated cost for the signs and striping is $500.00. In response to concern expressed by Councilmember Brown, City Engineer Delzeit advised that "Stop Ahead" signs and red flags will be placed in designated areas at and near the intersection. In response to Councilmember Harper, City Engineer advised that he will check into the "recyclability" of the stop signs, since they will only be used in this location until the signal is installed. MOTION: Councilmember Perez moved and Councilmember Brown seconded a motion to direct Staff to place temporary stop signs, with appropriate advance warning signs, at the intersection of Peach Hill Road and Tierra Rejada Road; and that a resolution to this effect be presented for consideration at the next Council Meeting. The voice vote was unanimous. 1.3. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Councilmember Galloway requested the following items be considered on a future agenda: 1) Evaluate lighting and landscape assessment policy; what commitments the City is making and are they irreversible; look at the policy specifically in regard to landscape and severability; and 2) Voter ratified growth policy. Councilmember Brown requested that a future agenda include intra -city bus service. Councilmember Harper requested that a future agenda include: 1) a full report be presented on the raw sewage spill into the Arroyo Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 15 September 21, 1988 Simi over Labor Day weekend; 2) Consideration of a mid -block crosswalk and /or crossing guard on Christian Barrett and Trail Crest, and development of reasonable standards for the placement of these types of crosswalks. 14. CLOSED SESSION: MOTION: Councilmember Galloway moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to go into Closed Session under. items: 14.A. - Personnel; 14.17. - Potential litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c); 14.G. - Negotiation for real property at 280 Casey Road (former high school site) pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8; and 14.H. - Litigation concerning B.I.A. vs. the City of Moorpark. The voice vote was unanimous. The time of adjournment to Closed Session was 10:48 p.m. All Councilmembers plus Steven Kueny, City Manager; Cheryl Kane, City Attorney; and Phil Newhouse, Director of Community Services were present for the Closed Session. Phil Newhouse left the Closed Session at the hour of 11:38 p.m. The full Council reconvened into Open Session at the hour of 11:47 p.m. City Attorney, Cheryl Kane, reported that in the Closed Session, the City Council directed the City Manager to file with the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) an appeal of the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) numbers assigned to the City of Moorpark. She indicated there was no other action to report out of Closed Session. 15. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Perez seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting at the hour of 11:49 p.m. The voice vote was unanimous. Iohn Patrick Lane, Mayor ATTEST: Maureen W. Wall, City Clerl min.21sept88