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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1988 1129 CC SPC 7:06 PMMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL Moorpark, California 1. CALL TO ORDER: November 29, 1988 The Meeting was called to order at 7:06 p.m. by Mayor John Lane. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Pro Tem Eloise Brown. 3. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Eloise Brown, Clint Harper, Bernardo Perez and Mayor John Lane. Steven Kueny, City Manager; Brian Pierik, Assistant City Attorney; Richard Hare, Deputy City Manager; Philip Newhouse, Director of Community Services; Lt. Richard Rodriquez, Sheriff's Department; and Maureen W. Wall, City Clerk. Absent: Councilmember John Galloway. 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS: A. No comments were received from the public. 5. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS, AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: Mayor John Lane presented plaques to City employees Faye Beaver, Celia La Fleur and Maureen Wall for their dedication and service to the City. Mr. Kueny was presented with an Outstanding Achievement Award from Mayor Lane. Councilmember Brown asked that an item be added to the agenda. The following motion was then heard: MOTION: Place an item on the agenda to consider the waiver of rental fees of the Community Center for the Optimist Club's fund raiser, and find that the need to take action arose subsequent to the posting of the meeting's agenda. The voice vote was unanimous with Councilmember Galloway absent. The item was heard after 5.A. A. Approval of Resolution No. 88 -525. A_ proposed resolution reciting the facts of the General Municipal Election held on November 8, 1988, and de_cl_a_r_i nq___the results and such other matters as required _by__law_. Staff recommended approval of the proposed resolution. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 2 November 29, 1988 MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Brown seconded a motion to approve Resolution No. 88 -525. The voice vote was unanimous with Councilmember Galloway absent. AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING, Council considered the waiver of rental fees for the Optimist Club. It was brought to Council's attention this service club is attempting to raise money for its service fund, and that all monies raised would be used towards service projects in the community. The Club has asked that the rental fees be waived, but is willing to pay the staff costs involved estimated to be between $50 to $100. The following motion was heard: MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Mayor Lane seconded a motion to waive the rental fees of the Community Center for the Optimist Club's fund raiser, with direct staff costs to be paid by the Club. The voice vote was unanimous with Councilmember Galloway absent. B. Comments from Councilmembers. Councilmember Harper thanked Mayor Lane for his dedication and service to the City of Moorpark. Councilmember Brown also thanked Mayor Lane further stating that the Council as a group had accomplished much for the City. Mayor Lane highlighted the many accomplishments of the Council, and further suggested the City might consider hiring a City Attorney and a City Engineer rather than contracting for those services. He also thanked those who had supported him during his term of office. C. Special Presentations to___ Mayor John Patrick Lane and Councilmember John Galloway. Councilmember Brown presented a plaque to Mr. Lane on behalf of the City which commended him for his dedicated service to the City as a Councilmember and Mayor. Mr. Galloway was not present to receive his plaque. D. City administers__ the Oath of Office to newly elected Councilmembers Paul W. _ _ Lawraso_n_,___ Jr. , Scott Montgomery and Bernardo M. Perez Mrs. Wall administered the Oath of Office to the newly elected Councilmembers, also presenting each with a Certificate of Election. E. Seating of new Councilmembers. AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING, THE COUNCIL RECESSED, the time being 7:20 p.m. At 7:32 p.m. the full Council reconvened, with new Councilmembers Lawrason, Montgomery and Perez taking a seat at the dais. 6. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 3 F. Comments from newly elected Councilmembers. November 29, 1988 Councilmember Lawrason stated he began his campaign for the office of Councilmember over one year ago, and was glad to finally be seated. He thanked all of those who had helped to put him into office, and stated he was willing and able to work diligently for the City of Moorpark. Councilmember Montgomery stated he also was glad to be seated as a Councilmember, pledging to work hard for the City as a Member of the Council. He also thanked those who had worked hard on his campaign. Councilmember Perez thanked Mr. John Lane for his service to the City. He also thanked his family, friends and supporters for their efforts in his successful bid for re- election. He further stated that no one person alone is successful in bringing about change in the City. He felt the Council needs to set a mood of cooperation and work together for the City's benefit. REORGANIZATION OF THE COUNCIL: Councilmember Montgomery suggested the Council might consider amending the current one -year term of Mayor to a six -month term to allow each current Councilmember the opportunity to serve as Mayor prior to the implementation of the directly elected Mayor in 1990. Councilmember Harper stated he would prefer to see Mrs. Brown hold the office for a one -year term to honor her for the time she has invested in and her dedication to the City. Assistant City Attorney Pierik counseled it would not be appropriate for the Council to consider a change in the term of office, since this matter was not on the agenda. Councilmember Montgomery removed his suggestion. A. Nomination and Selection_of Mayor. After Mayor Pro Tem Brown gave the floor to the City Clerk, Mrs. Wall opened the nominations for the Office of Mayor. Councilmember Perez nominated Clint Harper, and Councilmember Harper nominated Eloise Brown. The nominations were closed when no further nominations were made. Mr. Harper's nomination failed when Councilmembers Brown, Harper and Montgomery voted no. Mrs. Brown's nomination passed by a unanimous vote of the Council. Mayor Brown thanked the Council and said she would do her best. B. Nomination and Selection of Mayor Pro Tem ore. Mayor Brown opened the nominations for the Office of Mayor Pro Tempore. Councilmember Lawrason nominated Bernardo Perez. The Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 4 7. 91 November 29, 1988 nominations were closed when no further nominations were made. Mayor Brown declared Bernardo Perez as Mayor Pro Tempore. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS: A. Appointments to the Planning Commission. The following nominations were then made: Councilmember Perez nominated Mr. Doug Holland; Councilmember Montgomery nominated Mr. Glen Schmidt; Councilmember Harper nominated Mr. John Wozniak; Councilmember Lawrason nominated Mr. Bill Lanahan; and Mayor Brown nominated Mr. William Butcher. The following motion was heard. MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Perez seconded a motion to appoint those nominated to the Planning Commission. The voice vote was unanimous. B. Appointments to the Parks and Recreation Commission. The following nominations were made: Councilmember Lawrason nominated Mr. Lynn Crockatt; Councilmember Harper nominated Mr. Tom Wheeler; Councilmember Montgomery nominated Mrs. Pat Arambula; Mayor Brown nominated Mrs. Teresa Radich; and Councilmember Perez nominated Mr. Sam Nainoa. The following motion was heard. MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to appoint those nominated to the Parks and Recreation Commission. The voice vote was unanimous. ADJOURN`ENT AND RECEPTION: MOTION: It was moved by Councilmember Harper and seconded by Councilmember Montgomery that the Special Meeting be adjourned and that those in attendance join the Council in a brief reception immediately following the meeting. The voice vote was unanimous. The meeting was adjourned, the time being 7:59 p.m. E oise Brown, Mayor ATTEST: