HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1988 1019 CC REGMINUTES OF '['HE CITY COUNCIL
Moorpark, California
October 19, 1988
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark,
California was held on October. 19, 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 7:07 p.m. by Mayor
John Lane.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Presentation of the Colors and Pledge of Allegiance was led by Boy
Scout Cub Pack No. 306 Webelos of Moorpark.
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; Richard Hare, Deputy City Manager; Dennis
Delzeit, City Engineer; Lt. Mike Brown, Sheriff's
Department; and Sally Coons, Executive Secretary.
4. PROCLAMATIONS COMMENDATIONS, AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
4.A. Special Proclamation concerning,Redbbon Week in the Ci
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Mayor Lane read, and presented to Senior Deputy David Lea, a
proclamation of the City Council proclaiming October 23
through 30, 1988 as Red Ribbon Week in the City of Moorpark
and urging all citizens to join in this cooperative effort to
combat drug abuse in the Community. Officer Lea acknowledged
persons in the audience representing all the schools in the
area and thanked them and their parentis for their efforts on
behalf of the drug awareness program.
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4.B. Special Proclamation concerning Uni.ted__Way._of Ventura County
Week in Moorpark
Mayor Lane read, and presented to Dick Cameron, a
proclamation of the City Council. proclaiming October 20
through October 26 as United Way of Ventura County Week to
call to the attention of all residents the unique and
worthwhile services provided by the United Way of Ventura
County and its volunteers.
4.C. Special_ Presentation on recyclin& _ by Mr_. __G_aKY__Petersen
President of Ecolo -Haul
Mr. Petersen presented a slide show outlining the programs
currently being run by Waste Management, Inc. (recent
purchaser of Ecol.o- Haul). Among others, the programs
included curb -side recycling, recycling zones, buy -back
centers and drop -off centers. Mr. Petersen advised that when
coming into a new community, a survey of needs and wants is
the initial step in setting up a recycling program.
5. REORDERING OF AND ADDITIONS T0, THE AGENDA
City Manager Kueny requested the Council consider adding to the
Agenda authorization for the Sheriff's Department to purchase a
typewriter for use by the Clerk recently employed as part of the
law enforcement contract.
MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember. Galloway
seconded a motion to add Agenda Item ll.J. - Authorization for
Sheriff's Department to Purchase a Typewriter - as the need to
take action arose subsequent to the posting of the Agenda. The
voice vote was unanimous.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
6.A. William Mason (437 Shasta Avenue, Moorpark) advised the
Council that he was opposed to the proposed resolution
setting guidelines regarding second driveways and
driveway expansions. l {e commented that such a
resolution will restrict recreational vehicle parking,
particularly in the downtown area.
6.B. Phyl Mason (437 Shasta Avenue, Moorpark) spoke in
opposition to the proposed driveway resolution, advising
that the requirement to have five feet of landscape
between the property line and the driveway will create a
"zigzag" effect: making recreational vehicle maneuvering
impossible. Addi_t:ionally, she commented that the
resolution is (lirected At older homes with small yards.
6.C. Nellie Montano (355 Esther Avenue, Moorpark) advised
that she agreed with the previous speakers, but also was
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concerned with the fact that there was no notice given
that the Council was considering this item. She
commented that if the resolution is adopted, her
existing driveway would not be in conformance.
6.D. Linda Symchak (13647 Blacksmith Court, Moorpark)
presented copies of 230 letters that she advised were in
the process of being sent to Mr. Best, Director of
Caltrans regarding the traffic condition in Moorpark.
6.E. Paul Smith (Moorpark Moose Lodge #431) presented four
$25.00 gift certificates from Hughes Market to be
distributed to needy families for Thanksgiving
shopping. In addition, he advised that the Moose Lodge
has set aside $1.00 to be donated at Christmastime if the
City develops a program for distribution of the funds.
6.F. Dawn Newberry (263 Shasta Avenue, Moorpark) spoke in
opposition to the proposed driveway resolution, advising
that she owns both a boat and recreational vehicle that
she would no longer be allowed to park on her property
if the resolution is adopted.
6.G. William Campbell (341 Susan Avenue, Moorpark) spoke in
opposition to the proposed driveway resolution, advising
that it was too restrictive and unnecessary.
6.11. Henry Bravo (488 McFadden Avenue, Moorpark) spoke in
opposition to the proposed driveway resolution, advising
that hs existing driveway will be non - conforming if the
resolution is adopted.
6.I. Paul Lawrason (4291. Ambermeadow Street, Moorpark)
addressed several concerns: 1) That the City move
ahead with the trunk weigh station; 2) That an ordinance
be adopted estblishing traffic mitigation fees; 3) That
the drug awareness program continue, with particular
thanks to David Lea and his work in the community; and
4) That Lt. Mike Brown be commended for his part in
providing a traffic: safety officer for the City.
6.J. Louis Ocker (478 McFadden, Moorpark) spoke against the
proposed driveway ordinance, advising that he has lived
in Moorpark for 33 years and has never been resti.cted
from parking in his side yard. Additionally, he
expressed concern for the speed of traffic in his area
and requested that an effort be made to slow It down.
6.K. John Wozniak (735 Charles Street, Moorpark) spoke in
opposition to the driveway resolution. He advised that
it will severely limit: parking of recreational
vehicles. In addition, he advised that his research
revealed no storage areas are available for parking
recreational vebirles in either Moorpark or Simi
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Valley. He recommended that the community have an
opportunity for more input in the proposed resolution
before the Council takes action.
6.L. Phil. Vein (6685 Princeton, Moorpark) representing A & R
Development, advised that he was in attendance in order
to answer any questions the Council may have on Consent
Calendar Itesm R.M. and /or 8.U.
6.M. Kenneth Ericsson (1.3217 Peach Hill Road, Moorpark) spoke
against the proposed driveway resolution. He advised
that his new home was under construction, and that the
resolution was designed to be prohibitive, and not for
safety or aesthetic purposes.
6.N. Kevin Mauch (13906 Keisha, Moorpark) spoke in regard to
Agenda Item ll.G. (Consider a request from Waterworks
District #1 to construct a booster pump station along
the south side of Tierra Rejada Road), advising that he
felt the hillsides must be hydro- seeded prior to another
rainy season. lie urged the Council to approve the pump
station in order to provide ample water pressure for
planting the hillsides and getting them established
before winter.
6.0. Paul Blum (12415 Arbor Hill, Moorpark) representing
American Products Company, advised that it is imperative
that construction of their new building (DP -302) be
allowed to begin immediately. If any action by Staff or
the Planning Commission is taken to delay construction
start -up for additional review of the project, he
requested the Council to override such action and allow
construction to begin.
6.P. Thomas Nelson (6882 N. Auburn Circle, Moorpark),
representing Structural Concepts, spoke to the Council
regarding DP -302 Major Modification No. 1. He advised
that City Staff is interpreting Condition #40 of DP -302
to mean that the colors must be reviewed and approved by
the Planning Commission. Mr. Nelson stated he felt this
additional review was not necessary and requested the
Council to: 1) Overturn the condition; 2) require
wording of Condition 40 to read subject to final
approval of ad hoc sub - committee; and 3) place it on the
Agenda for the next Council meeting.
6.Q. Barbara Shultz (116 Sierra, Moorpark) advised that the
City's sidewalk project has removed the concrete pad
where she places her trash cans, and she would like it
replaced. Addit.ioraal.ly, she advised that the work crews
left a large tree branch which she would like removed.
Mrs. Shultz also commented that trucks are stopping
overnight, on a regular basis, at the end of Shasta by
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Highway 118. She advised that she and her neighbors do
not want to see thi.s are becoming a truck stop.
6.R. Monte Abbeth (294 Sarah Avenue, Moorpark) spoke against
the proposed driveway resolution, and advised he was in
agreement with Mr. Mason's comments.
6.S. Nancy Runkle (303 McFadden Avenue, Moorpark) spoke
against the proposed driveway resolution, advising that
she agrees with everything the previous speakers said on
this subject. She further stated that she felt this
resolution was an attempt at "sneaking" through a
recreational vehicle ordinance.
6.T. Becky Ritchie (388 McFadden Avenue, Moorpark) advised
the Council of an overcrowded condition that exists in
the downtown area, adjacent to tier mother's home. She
stated the home, located at 264 Moorpark Avenue, is
occupied by at least 25 people, and the home is only two
bedrooms and one bathroom. She advised that the house
and surrounding area looks like a clump, and requested
the Council to direct that it be cleaned up and the
overcrowded condition be brought into conformance with
existing codes.
Council Response:_
Councilmember Brown recommended that the letters to Mr. Best,
Director of Caltrans, also be sent to the State Senate and
State Legislature. She thanked the Moose Lodge for the
generous donation to the community; and assured Mrs. Ritchie
that the City will do its best to correct the code violations
being experienced in the overcrowded home on Moorpark Avenue.
Councilmember Galloway advised that the purpose of the
driveway resolution was to address the numerous requests for
curb cuts being received as a result of the City's current
sidewalk repair project. If the resolution is unworkable,
then it should be addressed from another perspective. In
response to questioning by Councilmember Galloway, Director
of Community Development Pat Richards advised that as a
condition of DP -302 Major Modification, the Planning
Commission must review and approve materials and colors. The
information needed to evaluate these items has not been
received. Mr. Richards advised that the applicant has had
the conditions since the onset of the project and it is the
applicant's responsibility to submit- required items for
approval.
Councilmember Harper requested that the Council receive a
copy of the condition in question so that it cart be modified
if the Council determines there is an inequity.
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Councilmember Galloway requested that Staff remove the branch
in front of Mrs. Schult-z's home, and that the concrete trash
can pad be replaced. Upon questioning by Councilmember
Galloway, City Manager Kiieny advised that City Staff will
investigate the overcrowded residence on Moorpark Avenue, and
will. notify Mrs. Ritchie of the action to be taken.
Councilmember Harper explained that as a result of several
requests for driveway cuts, the Council was attempting to set
guidelines to be used by Staff in making determinations to
approve or disapprove requests. The proposed resolution was
aimed at new construction and not older neighborhoods. He
advised that he would appreciate calls from citizens
concerned wtih these types of issues, and he would personally
come to their homes to look at their particular situation.
Mayor Lane suggested that the Council form a committee of one
or two Councilmembers anti residents to discuss the proposed
driveway resolution.
Councilmember Perez advised that the proposed resolution was
in no way intended to restrict parking of recreational
vehicles. With regard to the water pressure problem
addressed by Mr. Mauch, Councilmember Perez expressed his
hope that regardless of the final design of the pump station,
that an immediate solution to the water pressure problem in
this area can be found. Regarding the letters to Caltrans,
Councilmember Perez thanked Mrs. Symchak and others for their
involvement in getting a solution to the traffic problems in
Moorpark. He assured Mrs. Ritchie that the City will move
with speed to correct the violations she described at the
Moorpark residence.
Mayor Lane questioned the length of time to get the pump
station constructed once it is approved. City Engineer
Delzeit advised approximately two months. Mayor Lane
requested that traffic enforcement be increased on Poindexter.
7. COMMITTEE REPORTS
7.A. Councilmember Perez reported that he and Councilmember Harper
attended a meeting of the Simi Valley Affordable Housing
Sub- Committee earlier this evening. He advised that topics
of discussion included a subsidy program for seniors and a
first-time home buyers assistance program.
7.B. Councilmember. Brown advised that she had a lot of information
gathered from her recent attendance at the League of
California Cities Conference, that she. would be sharing with
the other Council.members.
7.C. Councilmember Harper advised that. the Affordable Housing
meeting in Simi Valley was very informative. He advised that
the two programs discussed, subsidy program for seniors and
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first -time home buyer: assistance, were 100% funded by
redevelopment agency funds, i.n the total amount of $500,000.
AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING, the fi.ill Council recessed, the time being
8:55 p.m. The full Council reconvened at the hour. of 9:1.5 p.m.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION: Upon motion by Councilmember Harper and seconded by
Councilmember Galloway, the following items were approved by a
unanimous roll call vote of the Council:
8.A. Approval of Warrant Register 1988/89:
- Prepaid Warrants Nos. 7599 -7616 $63,889.94
- Prepaid Warrants Nos. 761.9 -7675 $211,155.77
8.B. Approval of Warrant Re_ister 1987 88_
- Payable Warrants No. 761.8 $19,348.88
B.C. Consider approval Minutes for the City Council Meeting
of:
1. Adjourned Meeting of September. 21, 1988
2. Regular Meeting of September 21, 1988
8.E. Consider a Minor Modification _to q__j)hase___ boundary line in
Tract No. 4340 (Urban West Communities)__._ Staff recommended
that the report be received and filed.
8.F. Consider an informational_report regarding a citizen request
for a crosswalk at Christian Barrett DRive at Trailcrest
Drive. Staff recommended that the report be received and
filed.
8.11. Consider approval of the Final Map and Agreement to
Construct Impro_v_eme_nts for Tract_ 3963 -3 Griffin Homes)
located in the Moorpaarrk College_ area of the City. Staff
recommended that the Mayor be authorized to sign the
necessary documents, and that the City Clerk be authorized to
accept a Grant Deed on behalf of the City.
8.1. Consider_ a report concerning he limit line locations at the
intersections of Peach Hill Peach 1iill /Mesa Verde and Walnut
Creek/Crystal Ranch Road. Staff recommended the report be
received and filed.
B.J. Consider a reduction_ of bonds Tract 4170/3070 -5 (U.S.
Condo in the Campus Park area of the City. Staff
recommended that the Council authorize reduction of specific
bonds.
8.L. Consider a_ status _resort_ _c_oncerni.ng the widening of the
roadway at the intersection of _Spring_ Road and High Street
at the Union 76 Station. Staff recommended that the
report be received and filed.
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8.0. Consider granting a sewer easement to Waterworks District
No. 1 pursuant to a of Tract 4338 _(Urban West
Communities). Staff recommended that the Mayor and the City
Clerk be authorized to Pxecute the necessary documents.
8.P. Rescind previous action directinga letter be sent to the
Chamber of Commerce regarding Country Days. Staff
recommended the Council rescind the previous direction given
to Staff.
8.T. Resolution No. 88 -511. Consider a proposed resolution
establishing various "No Parking Any Time" and "No Stopping
Any Time" zones on Collins Drive from Campus Park Drive to
the Moorpark College entrance east_ of University Drive
East. Staff recommended that the proposed resolution be
approved.
8.U. Resolution No. 88- 512. _ Consider a proposed resolution
approving the 1988 Residential Development_ Allotment
awards. Staff recommended that the proposed resolution be
approved.
The following items were pulled for individual consideration by the
Council:
8.D. Consider _the__ adoption _— of___a policy concerning pool /spa
requirements. Staff recommended approval of the proposed
policy document.
Councilmember Brown questioned the restrictive nature of
Requirement l.b. "Three (3) feet minimum distance to nearest
structure including residence, detached accessory structure,
or edge of post of a patio cover ". Director of Community
Development Richards advised that this requirement was mainly
addressing pools, where a structure existing too close to the
edge of the pool could cause someone maneuvering around the
structure to fall into the pool. Councilmember. Brown advised
this requirement would r.l.iminat-e a spa being contained inside
a gazebo or similar. structure.
Mayor Lane appointed Councilmember Brown to work with Staff
to revise the wording in the Pool /Spa Policy, and to bring
this item back to the Council for consideration.
8.G. Consider_ _a_ semi- annual__police_ activities report for the
eriod of Januar ] 1988 to June 30 1988. Staff
recommended the report be received and filed.
In response to questioning by Mayor Lane, Lt. Brown advised
that the Department bas records of accident locations, and
enforcement has been increased in those areas. Lt. Brown
also noted. that since the report was released, additional
officers have been assigned.
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Again in response to questioning by Mayor Lane, Lt. Brown
advised that the intersection with the most accidents is High
Street and Spring Road. Mayor Lane directed that the Council
be given a report on this intersection to be used to notify
Caltrans of this situation.
Lt. Brown advised that in regard to forgery cases in the
City, the Sheriff's Department continues to work with the
businesses through the Business Awareness Program to educate
them regarding how and where to look for forgery incidents.
Lt. Brown distributed an additional data sheet, commenting
that the City's crime =index rate is 1.9.94 compared to other
cities of similar population which ranged from 20.05 to 97.14.
Mayor Lane commended the Sheriff's Department for its drug
enforcement program. Lt.. Brown advised that the City has the
benefit of the Sheriff's County -wide drug enforcement program.
MOTION_ Council.member Lane moved and Counci.lmember Harper
seconded a motion to receive and file the report. The voice vote
was unanimous.
8. K. Consider_ enter i_n_g__into__an ajzreement with Caltrans to take
responsibility for maintenance and liability of meandering
sidewalks fronting_.projects currently__being developed along
Los Angeles Avenue. Staff recommended the Council authorize
the City Manager to sign a Letter. of Agreement with Caltrans
regarding maintenance and liability of meandering sidewalks.
Councilmember Galloway expressed concern that the City is
accepting responsibility for maintenance and liability of the
meandering sidewalks, and questioned whether this should be
studied further to determine if this is really what the
Council understood and intended at the time this condition
was approved.
City Engineer Dennis i)elzeit advised that the risks are
minimal, and that the City, in turn, enters an agreement with
the adjacent property owner who must accept maintenance and
liability.
In response to Counc:il.member Brown, Staff advised that
Caltrans does not relinquish control even though the City
must accept full responsibility for mai.tenance and liability
of the meandering sidewalks.
Further discussion included comments that the alternative
would be to accept the Caltrans standard design for
sidewalks, in whicli case Caltrans would retain the
responsibility for liability and maintenance; and that the
liability and maintenance costs need to be quantified.
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City Manager advised that the situation currently being
looked at is commercial property and there are existing
locations where this has been used.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Perez
seconded a motion to authorize the City Manager, after
approval of all plans required by the City, to sign a Letter
of Agreement with Cal.tr.ans regarding maintenance and
liability of meandering sidewalks for the subject property.
The motion carried with Councilmembers Brown and Galloway
dissenting.
8.M. Consider a reguest__f_or_a stamped concrete entrance within
Tract No. 3049 (A & R__Development_). Staff recommended the
request be denied.
Councilmember Galloway questioned whether stamped concrete
would have an impact on speed through this area, or restrict
traffic flow. City Engineer Delzeit advised that it would
not restrict traffic flow.
The Council suspended the rules and recognized Mr. Phil Vein,
representative from A & R Development who advised the Council
that the entry is within the public right -of -way.
In response to questioning by Councilmember Brown, Director
of Community Development Pat Richards advised that the
Planning Commission was not aware of Staff's concerns when it
approved the stamped concrete entrance.
In response to questioning by Mayor Lane, Mr. Vein advised
that A & R Development, or a successor homeowner's
association, could not maintain the stamped concrete.
MOTION 1: Councilmember Perez moved and Councilmember Lane
seconded a motion to receive and file the report.
Council discussion included sending the item back to the
Planning Commission for reconsideration; determining what the
maintenance costs would be; and concern that the stamped
concrete entry may be construed as a crosswalk.
MOTION 1 VOTE: The motion failed by the following voice vote:
Ayes: Counc.ilmembers Perez and Lane; Noes: Counci.l.members Brown,
Galloway and Harper.
MOTION 2: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Brown
seconded a motion to refer this item back to the Planning
Commission for consideration oii the next agenda.
Mr. Vein advised that the developer will be prepared to
construct the entryway section within two to three weeks.
Staff noted that the Planning Commission is not scheduled to
meet again until November 7.
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MOTION 2 WITHDRAWN:. Councilmember Harper withdrew the motion
and Councilmember Brown withdrew the second.
MOTION 3: Councilmember Perez moved and Councilmember
Galloway seconded a motion to receive and file the report. The
motion carried with Councilmembers Brown and Harper dissenting.
Councilmember Harper requested that the Planning Commission
study the issue of stamped concrete at its meeting on
November 7th, or when convenient.
8.N. Consider a report concerning the two -day commercial vehicle
enforcement program conducted _ by_the California Highway
Patrol and the Moorpark Police Department Traffic Officer.
The Council reviewed the report regarding the two -day
commercial vehicle inspection conducted on Los Angeles Avenue
east of Gabbert Road. Lt. Brown commented that the City of
Moorpark continues to be the by -pass route for unsafe
commercial vehicles avoiding the S.R. 101 Scales as evidenced
by the number of unsafe vehicles taken out of service during
the inspection (40%).
After considerable discussion and a concensus of the Council,
Lt. Mike Brown was directed to develop a report on the
accident history at the intersection of High Street /Spring
Road and Los Angeles Avenue.
MOTION: Councilmember Galloway moved and Councilmember Brown
seconded a motion to receive and file the report. The voice vote
was unanimous.
8.Q. Resolution No. 88-513. a mop sed resolution
establishing "No Parking Any Time" zones at various locations
on Peach Hill Road from 8 point 170 feet eas of the center
line of rolling Knoll Road to Tierra Re_lada__R_oa_d_.- Staff
recommended the proposed resolution be approved.
City Manager Kueny advised he and members of the Committee
(Councilmembers Galloway and Perez) met concerning an
alternative on- street parking plan for the north /south
portion of Peach Hill Road. The meeting resulted in a
proposal to allow street parking adjacent to homes that front
the street and to avoid parking on both sides of the street
except on a portion of the frontage of Peach Hill Park.
MOTION: Councilmember Galloway moved and Councilmember Brown
seconded a motion to adopt: Resolution No. 88 -513. The voice vote
was unanimous.
8.R. Resolution No. 88- _ Consider a proposed resolution
_approving guidelines regarding second driveways and driveway
expansions. Staff recommended the proposed resolution be
approved.
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Councilmember Galloway recommended that
this item, however that the Council
pending requests for curb cuts so that
have the opportunity to install second
reduced rate while the City's contractor
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no action be taken on
directly address the
these residents can
driveways, etc., at a
is in the area.
MOTI_ON_: Councilmember Galloway moved and Councilmember Harper
seconded a motion to appoint a committee of Councilmember Perez,
Councilmember Galloway and Planning Commissioner Wozniak to modify
the proposed resolution; to review with Staff the pending
requests; and to report back to the Council in one week.
8.S. Resolution No. 88- 514._ _ C_onsidera proposed _resolution
establishing "No Parking Any Time" zones on both_ sides of
Cedar___Springs Street within South Village._ Staff
recommended the proposed resolution be approved.
Councilmember Brown questioned the inconsistency in the
City's policy regarding "no parking" zones on collector
streets, advising that Peach Hill is a collector street and
parking is allowed. She recommended that parking be allowed
on one side of Cedar Springs Street.
City Manager. Kueny advised that the City's experience has led
to the policy of establishing "no parking" on collector
streets such as Cedar. Springs. Mr. Kueny further explained
that since Cedar Springs is only 40' wide, there is not
sufficient width to allow both on- street parking and a bike
lane.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Brown
seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 88 -514; and to ask
Councilmember Brown to work with staff to look at issue of Peach
Hill Road and striping for bike lanes.
Councilmember Galloway questioned whether or not the earlier
Council. action authorizing "no parking" signs on Peach Hill
Road should be rescinded unt.i.1 resolution of this .issue.
MOTION AMENDMENT: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember
Brown seconded an amendment to add that the posting of signs on
Peach Hill. be held in abeyance until a decision is made regarding
bike lanes.
VOTE ON MOTION AND AMENDMENT: The motion and amendment carried,
with Councilmember Galloway dissenting.
10. COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS:
10.A. Consider_ an _appointment _ to the new arts commission
advisory pane l__establis lied. -by the County-_ of Ventura Board of
Supervisors.-.-
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Councilmember. Galloway requested that Staff issue a press
release asking for volunteers to serve on the Arts Commission
Advisory Panel.
Councilmember Brown quest i.aned the procedure for requesting
Caltrans to relocate the "no right turn" sign from its current
position south of the signal that controls the intersection, to
the signal post itself.
Councilmember Galloway recommended that the City make an effort to
advise bicyclists the danger of biking on State Route 118.
In response to Mayor Lane, City Manager Kueny advised that the
Bridge opening is scheduled for Friday or Saturday, October 21 or
22, and the move into the new City Hall is scheduled for October
21 through October 24. After discussion, the Council, by
concensus, directed that the dedication of the new City Hall be
scheduled for 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, November 2, 1988.
11. DISCUSSIONACTION ITEMS:
1.1.A. Consider appointing a Councilmember as a judge for the
City's Halloween Contests. Staff recommended a
Councilmember be appointed as judge.
Mayor Lane appointed Mayor Pro Tem Brown to judge the
Halloween Contests.
11.B. Consider a proposal.___to complete the Redevelopment
Feasibility Study. Staff recommended that Council. authorize
completion of the study.
City Manager advised that Urban Futures, Inc. (UFI)has
revised its proposal for preparation of a redevelopment plan
and related work. T work is authorized to begin at this
time, and with a nine month work schedule, 1988 -89 could be
established as the base year. The revised proposal. is for a
fee of $44,500 which provides consideration of the work
previously performed on the feasibility study. If the
Council authorizes the contract with Urban Futures, the City
would expend a total of $59,500 for UFI's services in
preparation of a redevelopment plan for adoption. This would
necessitate a loan of $13,000 from the General Fund Reserve
to the Redevelopment Agency.
Councilmember Galloway advised that he did not have
sufficient time to review and study the staff report and
proposed contract and therefore was absenting himself from
discussion on this matter.
Councilmember Harper advised that a Sub - Committee of the
Council selected Urban Futures to perform this work and that
the revised proposal is identical, except for cost, to the
original proposal. previously accepted by the Council.
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Councilmember Galloway urged the Council to read and study
the new document prior to approving it; and advised that the
public shoul.d be made aware the Council is considering moving
forward with the Redevelopment Plan.
NOTE: Councilmember Galloway absented the dais at the hour of
10:45 p.m.
Councilmember Brown advised that she was not in favor of
taking action on this item at this time, and felt that the
public would most likely be in attendance if it knew the
Council was considering an additional expenditure of funds.
Mayor Lane advised that. he too would like to read the item
prior to taking action, and requested that it be placed first
on next week's agenda. Additionally, Staff was directed to
have a representative of Urban Futures be present at the
Council meeting to answer questions.
NOTE: Councilmember Galloway returned to the dais at the hour
of 10:50 p.m.
11.G. Consider _a request _ from Waterworks District #1 to
construct a booster pump station along_ the__s_outh side of Tierra
Reiada Road. Staff recommended they be directed as deemed
appropriate.
City Manager Kueny advised that the Council may desire to
consider authorizing construction of the pump station with
the same type of fencing that exists on the backflow
prevention station, with the condition that both facilities
be fully landscaped.
MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Galloway
seconded a motion to approve the pump st.at.ion, with the condition
that both this and the backflow prevention station be fully
landscaped.
City Manager advised that the Waterworks District does not
want to install the block wall around the pump station due to
cost and the fact that it is a temporary facility.
Councilmember. Harper questioned why homes were approved for
construction if water pressure was inadequate. City Manager
advised that a representative from the Waterworks District
can be invited to attend the Council Meeting next week to
address these this question.
MOTION WITHDRAWN: Councilmember Brown w4_thdrew her motion and
Councilmember Galloway withdrew his second.
The Council directed that this item be brought back in one
week, and that the estimated cost of the block wall enclosure
be available.
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11.H. Consider mitigating measures _ to reduce lighting
concerns_ at the Peach Hill Park ball field. Staff
recommended they be directed as deemed appropriate.
Director of Community Services Phil Newhouse presented a
video tape showing the Sportscluster 2 System by Musco
Lighting. This System can be retrofitted to the existing
lights to reduce the spill or illumination by 65 %, while
increasing the light on the playing field by 15 % -20 %.
Council. directed that this item be brought back in one week,
after Councilmember Brown has an opportunity to consult with
cities and /or park districts already using this system.
11.I. Consider a proposed agreement for the Senior Citizen
Center. Staff recommended the agreement be approved and the
Mayor authorized to sign on behalf of the City.
Mayor Pro Tem Brown advised that the Agreement is acceptable
to the Senior Citizen Club with the exception of the
reimbursement of utility fees. She recommended the item be
continued one week.
City Manager clarified the intent of the utility
reimbursement, advising that it was intended for the City to
pay all utility costs for Senior activities only. If events
were open to the public, then they would pay for the
utilities.
Mayor Lane directed that this item be brought back to the
Council in one week, after the Agreement has been accepted by
the Senior Citizen Club.
ll.J. Typewriter for Law Enforcement Clerk
City Manager advised that as part of the Law Enforcement
Contract with the Sheriff's Department, a Clerk Typist has
been employed to help with City- related law enforcement. Lt.
Brown has requested authorization to purchase a typewriter
for her use. Estimated cost is $530.00.
MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Perez
seconded a motion to approve the purchase of a typewriter for the
Clerk Typist in the approximate amount of $530.00, and that the
necessary Budget transfer be authorized from account 01- 1121-629
to 01- 1121- 907 -001. The voice vote. was unanimous.
13. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
13.A. Councilmember Galloway requested a future agenda include
discussion of a policy regarding industrial /manufacturing
development in residential areas.
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13.B. Council directed that representatives from American
Products be present next: week to answer questions concerning
DP -302.
13.C. Councilmember. Perez requested that a future agenda
include consideration of formulating a lobbying effort for
the traffic situation in Moorpark.
13.D. Mayor Lane requested that Staff make a recommendation
regarding a policy specifying what size house can be be built
on what size lot.
14. CLOSED SESSION:
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Galloway
seconded a motion to go into Closed Session under items: 14.A. -
Personnel; 14.C. - Litigation concerning Boething vs. City of
Moorpark; 14.D. - Litigation concerning the City of Moorpark vs.
Boething; 14.F. - 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; 14.H. - Litigation concerning B.I.A. vs. the City
of Moorpark; 14.I. - Litigation concerning Southern California
Edison vs. the City of Moorpark; 14.J. -- Negotiation for real
property on a portion of A.P.N. 500 -35 -22 (Carlsberg) pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.8. The voice vote was unanimous.
The time of adjournment to Closed Session was 11:20 p.m. All
Councilmembers plus Steven Kueny, City Manager; Cheryl Kane, City
Attorney; Richard Hare, Deputy City Manager; and Pat Richards,
Director of Community Development were present for the Closed
Session.
The full Council reconvened into Open Session at the hour of 1:40
a. M. City Attorney Cheryl Karie announced that no action was taken
as a result of the Closed Session.
City Manager Kueny advised the Council that he had recently been
contacted by Cal Trans staff concerning the possible need for
additional right -of -way for a portion of the 23/118 connection
project, and that City Staff will be discussing this matter with
them.
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15. ADJOURNMENT:
The Meeting adjourned at the hour of 1:44 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. on
October 26, 1988.
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ohn Patrick Lane, Mayor
ATTEST:
Maureen W. Wall, City Cler
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