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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1990 0516 CC REGMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL Moorpark, California May 16, 1990 A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark, California was held on May 16, 1990 in the Council Chambers of City Hall of said City, located at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California. 1. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Lawrason called the meeting to order at 7:13 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Perez. 3. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Brown, Harper, Perez, Montgomery, and Mayor Lawrason Steven Kueny, City Manager; Richard Hare, Deputy City Manager; Pat Richards, Director of Community Development; Phil Newhouse, Director of Community Services; John Knipe, Acting City Engineer, Craig Phillips, Administrative Assistant, Lt. Rodriguez, Sheriff's Department; Ken Gilbert, Public Works Director; Cheryl Kane, City Attorney; Paul Porter, Senior Planner; Debbie Traffenstadt, Senior Planner; Winnie Wilson, Associate Planner; Lillian Kellerman, City Clerk; and Dorothy Vandaveer, Deputy City Clerk. 4. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS, AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: A. Seating of Mayor Mayor Lawrason gave comments regarding his term of office as Mayor. He expressed gratitude to the other Councilmembers and the citizens of Moorpark for their support during this time. Councilmember Perez assumed the Mayoral seat and also stated his gratitude to his colleagues. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 2 May 16, 1990 B. The following new City employees were introduced by Mayor Perez. Efrain Alcaraz, Maintenance Worker Vicki Fox, Administrative Secretary Shelly Shellabarger, Recreation Supervisor C. John Torres, from the Parks and Recreation Commission, introduced Miss Cinco de Mayo and the runners -up as follows: Miss Cinco de Mayo, Antonia Puentes First runner -up, Isabell Gonzales Second runner -up, Monique Perez Third runner -up, Elsa Torres Fourth runner -up, Liza Castro Mr. Torres explained that the scholarship for Miss Cinco de Mayo is $1180 and that each of the runners - up will receive a scholarship of $700. Ms. Puentes thanked the City for making the event possible and for being so supportive of the candidates. She also read a thank you note from Ms. Gonzales who was unable to be present. Mayor Perez presented gifts of appreciation to Teresa Godinez and John Torres for their time and involvement in the Cinco de Mayo activities. 5. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA: MOTION: Councilmember Lawrason moved and Councilmember Brown seconded a motion to move Item 11.Q. immediately after item 11.A. on the Council agenda. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. AT THIS POINT in the meeting, the City Clerk gave the last call for speaker cards for the Public Comment portion of the meeting. 6. PUBLIC COMMENT: Connie Lawrason, 4291 Ambermeadow Street, gave a review of the Citizens Transportation Advisory Committee (CTAC) meeting of May 8. She indicated there are Senate Bill 821 funds which have not been spent and CTAC is Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 3 May 16, 1990 soliciting suggestions from Councilmembers on how to best utilize the money. Mrs. Lawrason also stated that the call box installation on the Ventura County freeways is now complete. Brian Kelly, 4 Embarcadero, San Francisco, spoke in favor of the City Council accepting a zone amendment to the General Plan Update for his grandmother's (Myrtle Gisler) property. Pete Peters, 7155 Walnut Canyon Road, stated that he does not want Item 11.A., the Bollinger Development, to be allowed to progress. Mr. Peters said that the recreational facilities offered with this development should not be an incentive to approve it, because those same amenities will be available when Happy Camp Regional Park is complete. Don Pruner, 72 Moody Court, Thousand Oaks, spoke regarding the ambulance service in Moorpark. He stated that the station on Olsen Road is now manned and providing service to Moorpark. He expressed concern about addresses in the Moorpark area that are not visible to emergency personnel and the need to have a CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) program offered to the public. Barbara A. Shultz, 116 Sierra Avenue, asked the Council to commemorate Cynthia W. Stevens who recently died of cancer. Mrs. Stevens was an active member of the community. Councilmember Brown suggested that the Council adjourn this evening's meeting in honor of Mrs. Stevens. Jairo M. Trujillo, 7177 Walnut Canyon Road, spoke in opposition to clustering with regard to the proposed Bollinger Development. He said it is not in the best interest of Moorpark to allow the development to be approved. Paul Bollinger, 5743 Corsa Avenue, Westlake Village, spoke regarding Item 11.A. He requested the City Council to allow the development to be processed as it is proposed. Charlotte Howseman, 150 East Los Angeles Avenue, 1205, spoke in favor of the proposed Bollinger development and the recreational facilities it will include. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 4 May 16, 1990 Keet O'Bryant, 11674 Blossomwood Court, addressed the subject of the street widening of Tierra Rejada Road between Spring Street and the 23 freeway. He asked for an update on the progress. In response to Mr. O'Bryant, Councilmember Harper stated that the relocation of the utilities has now become a legal situation and the widening delay is a result of that situation. 7. COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilmember Brown reported that the Conejo Players will present a play in Moorpark at the end of July. Councilmember Brown indicated that she had been to a meeting of the Animal Regulation Commission and that the cost of animal control will rise significantly this year. She asked for a future agenda item to discuss the time an animal control officer spends in the City. Councilmember Montgomery stated that he had attended the meeting of the Ventura County Waste Commission, but that a quorum was not present. He indicated that at the next meeting they will have briefings on cleanup legislation. S. CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember Lawrason seconded a motion to pull items 8.D., 8.I. and 8.B. for individual consideration and to approve the balance of the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. A. Consider the approval of the minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of May 2. 1990. Consider the approval of the minutes of the Adjourned City Council Meeting of July 29, 1987. Staff Recommendation: Approve minutes as processed. C. Consider resolution 90 -666 changing the salary range for Director of Community Services effective May 21 1990. Staff Recommendation: Approve Resolution 90- 666. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 5 May 16, 1990 E. Consider bids for the 1990 Slurry Seal Project. Staff Recommendation: Award contract to lowest bidder. F. Consider Acceptance of Right -of -Way from Caren and Glazer at N/W Corner of Poindexter and Moorpark Avenues. Staff Recommendation: Accept right -of- way and authorize City Clerk to sign Certificate of Acceptance. G. _Consider Transit Contract Renewal. Staff Recommendation: Renew contract with 5% increase rate. H. Consider AD 84 -2 Assessment District Proceedings. Staff Recommendation: Approve Engineering Report and set public hearing for June 6, 1990. J. Consider City Manager Approved Contract - Arriaaa Concrete. Staff Recommendation: Receive and file. K. Consider DP 355 & DP 357 (West America) - Exoneration of Grading Bonds. Staff Recommendation: Accept the improvements and exonerate the bonds. L. Consider DP 393, DP 394 DP 395 and DP 396 (West America) Exoneration of Grading Bond. Staff Recommendation: Accept the improvements and exonerate the bonds. M. Consider Urban Forestry Grant Program for Street Trees. Staff Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 90 -671 authorizing grant application. N. Consider DP 356 (Elmore) - Acceptance of Improvements and Bond Exoneration. Staff Recommendation: Accept improvements and exonerate the bond. O. Consider Resolution No 90 -672 Amending Resolution No. 88 -444 (PD -1066) on the application of Leonard Liston. Staff Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 90 -672 amending Resolution No. 88 -444 and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement extending the inauguration. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 6 May 16, 1990 The following items were pulled from the Consent Calendar for individual consideration: B. Warrant Register Manual Warrants 11542 - 11551 11623 - 11628 $348,561.43 Warrants 11633 - 11725 $226,925.71 Councilmember Brown questioned the number of large Assessment District refunds. Steve Kueny explained that there are a number of land use code errors involved with the Villa Campesina project. The land use codes were not assigned on a single family use basis, but a more intense use code was assigned which resulted in an incorrect higher assessment. In response to Councilmember Brown, Mr. Kueny indicated there are other Assessment District Code errors and that a report will be available to the City Council when completed by staff. MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Lawrason seconded a motion that the warrant register be approved and that the assessment district issue be addressed when the report is presented. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. D. Consider a report regarding the amendment of the contract with Wolf Breiman LandscaRe Architecture to increase the hourly charge rate for plan check and inspection service. Staff Recommendation: Approve the hourly rate increase and direct staff to amend the contract. Councilmember Brown said she has been observing this particular contracting relationship and is concerned that excessive plan check and inspection time is being consumed. MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to continue this item until the next regular City Council meeting of June 6, 1990. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 7 May 16, 1990 I. Consider AD 85 -1 Assessment District Proceedings. Staff Recommendation: Approve Engineering Report and set public hearing for June 6, 1990. Councilmember Brown said she has concerns that errors exist in this area and requested that this item be continued. MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Mayor Perez seconded a motion to approve the Engineering Report and to set the public hearing for June 6, 1990. The motion carried with a 4 -1 voice vote, Councilmember Brown dissenting. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. Consider Appeal No. 90-1 JBH Development Regardin the Scope of Work Needed to Prepare a Traffic Study for TR 4620. Staff Recommendation: Deny the appeal. (Continued item 9.A. from 5/2/90.) JBH Development has withdrawn the appeal. Mayor Perez opened the public hearing and stated that the City had received a letter from JBH Development withdrawing their appeal. There being no speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Montgomery seconded a motion to accept the withdrawal of the appeal. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. B. Consider PD 1062 Embassy Plaza. Inc. - Major Modification to provide additional free - standing building to the existing Commercial Center. Staff Recommendation: Request be continued to the City Council meeting of June 6, 1990 (Continued item 9.B. from 5/2/90). The Mayor opened the public hearing. Winnie Wilson gave the staff report. Ken Shishido and Frank Jensen, 800 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, spoke representing the Embassy Group. They specifically addressed Exhibit 5 which was the City's preferred alternative. They said that they do not believe this alternative will work and requested to meet again with the subcommittee. In response to Councilmember Brown, Mr. Shishido Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 8 May 16, 1990 indicated there will be a total of five rental spaces in the proposed building. Councilmember Harper asked the Acting City Engineer, John Knipe, if the requirements for the linear footage criteria for the traffic stacking area have been changed. John Knipe said the criteria have not changed but that with the new location of the driveway it modifies the template slightly. Frank Jensen stated that the Embassy Group will do a more in -depth study of the traffic stacking situation. Marjorie Bley, 4122 Oakcliff, spoke regarding the proposal of the third building in the project. She said the information being presented at this meeting had not been seen by homeowners adjacent to the project, and she has not seen anything regarding the signage to be used within the project. Robert Moran, of Meeham Way, chose not to speak. Pat Basso, 3940 Southhampton Road, said she has attended the meetings with regard to this project and has not seen the information being presented tonight. She also expressed concern about the public being notified of public hearings. Councilmember Brown addressed Mrs. Basso saying that this public hearing is a continued agenda item and that additional public notice is not required. MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember Lawrason seconded the motion that this item be continued until the next regular City Council meeting of June 6, 1990 and that the public hearing remain open. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. AT THIS POINT in the meeting a 15 minute recess was declared. The meeting reconvened at 9:13 p.m. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 9 May 16, 1990 C. Consider a report regarding amending to Articles 3.5.6.7 and 8 of the Moorpark zoning code to include a requirement that a Residential Planned Development (RPD) permit be obtained for projects creating five (5) or more separate lots and amending article 19 to revise and clarify RPD permit requirements. Staff Recommendation: Approve the proposed revisions and introduce the ordinance for first reading at next regularly scheduled meeting (Continued item 9.D. from 5/2/90). Debbie Traeffenstedt gave the staff report. Councilmember Brown expressed her concern that once an applicant is given a list of items that will make the application complete, then additions to that list should not be permitted. In response to Councilmember Brown, Pat Richards said that the City needs flexibility to ask for more information, even though it is a rare occasion that it may happen. Councilmember Harper said the application process should be considered complete when staff has enough information to move forward with the planning process. He stated that the Council must rely on the professional staff to exercise their judgment. MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Montgomery seconded a motion to direct staff to prepare a revised draft of the proposed ordinance inserting wording to indicate that concurrent processing of an RPD application and General Plan Update can be allowed at the discretion of the City Council; establishing the availability of a no -cost appeal process to the City Council on items being required after the initial application is made and requiring that the appeal come back on the next regular City Council agenda. The public hearing to be kept open until the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 10 May 16, 1990 D. Consider Zone Change No. 89 -1 (Urban West Communities) - A zone change from PC (Planned Community ) to the appropriate RPD designator (RPD 13.28u): RPD No 89 -4 - Planned Development for the construction of 257 townhouse units ranging in size from 1,863 sa ft to 2,551 sq. ft; Vesting Tentative Tract Map No 4637 to accompany the RPD townhouse project located south of Mountain Trail Street between Mountain Meadow Drive and Cedar Spring Street. Staff Recommendation: Approve the request by UWC with conditions and direct staff to prepare a resolution of approval. (Continued item 9.E. from 5/2/90) Paul Porter gave the staff report. Tom Zanic, 520 Broadway, Suite 100, Santa Monica, spoke representing Urban West Communities. He reviewed their five points of concern one of which is the plan for the proposed entrance from Mountain Meadows Drive. Shirley Baher, 11689 Blossomwood Court, spoke against the driveway being constructed close to Blossomwood Court. John Hall, 12572 Westmont, commented in favor of the UWC project as it has been proposed. Barbara Locz, 11658 Blossomwood Court, spoke against the entrance being situated across the street from Blossomwood Court. She also commented that the signage for this public hearing was poorly placed. Karen Nadas, 11642 Blossomwood Court, requested that the entrance to the UWC project be moved closer to Quailwood Street and not be placed close to Blossomwood Court. AT THIS POINT in the meeting a 15 minute recess was taken. The meeting reconvened at 11:30 p.m. In response to Councilmember Montgomery, Tom Zanic pointed out that if the entrance is moved to the north of the proposed entrance, the walls would be about 8 -9 feet high for about 250 feet. As there were no more speakers, Mayor Perez closed the public hearing. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 11 May 16, 1990 MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Mayor Perez seconded a motion to approve the staff recommended action as amended to 1) relocate the entrance to approximately 300 feet south of the intersection of Mountain Trail Street and Mountain Meadow Drive (Alternative 2), the developer to work with the staff on any grading differentials that result from the relocation so as to reduce the impact of any high walls; 2) UWC to construct an additional covered bus stop at a location determined by City staff after school district input; 3) Plywood flooring will be required in the attic storage area; also, full 5/8 -inch thick sheetrock walls and a smoke alarm shall be installed if required by the Fire Department; 4) slough walls shall be required in the development. Alternatives to the slough wall may be allowed if they are specifically approved by the Director of Community Development as a means of eliminating the slope soil movement or water drainage problems across sidewalks. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 10. COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS: A. Appointment to Countywide Planning Advisory Committee (CPP). CONSENSUS: By consensus the Council determined to have this item researched to determine if previous action had appointed Mrs. Wozniak to the Committee and brought back at the next regular City Council meeting. B. Consider the appointment of Councilmembers to various committees /commissions. CONSENSUS: By consensus the Council determined to not make any changes at this time. Mayor Perez stated he was reserving the option to consider this matter at a later time. Councilmember Brown requested that a review of the crossing guard procedures be conducted. She indicated that they are assisting adults who are crossing the intersections and she is concerned about the City's liability. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 12 May 16, 1990 11. ACTION /DISCUSSION ITEMS: A. Consider a determination of Resolution No. 86 -31a related to a Development Proposal by Bollinger Development Corp Staff Recommendation: Determine that the project meets the criteria for clustering pursuant to Resolution 86- 318 and direct staff as deemed appropriate (Continued item 11.B. from 5/2/90). Councilmember Lawrason asked for an interpretation of the document from Mr. Weissman, specifically, does it have some positive indication of-ownership of this property? Pat Richards responded by saying that after discussing the matter with Mr. Weissman, it was explained that they have no specific rights of ownership, but are part of a group of investors who have come together to buy the property. Councilmember Harper stated that the major concerns are the merits /demerits of the project and if staff costs can be recovered, that should be the primary concern at this point. Councilmember Montgomery asked the City Attorney if the Council is constrained to approve clustering if substantial recreation benefit is found. Ms. Kane said that it is at the Council's discretion. MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Mayor Perez seconded a motion that the project be allowed to move forward and that the development be determined to be within the bounds of Resolution 86 -318; that staff be directed to attempt to maximize the lot sizes adjacent to existing lots such that the uses are compatible with the surrounding area. The motion carried by a 4 -1 roll call vote, Councilmember Montgomery dissenting. Q. Consider Voluntary Water Conservation. Staff Recommendation: Adopt resolution and direct fliers be included in assessment district notices. ROLL CALL VOTE. Councilmember Lawrason stated that public awareness is most important at this point. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 13 Councilmember Brown said she join the Southern California indicated that she would conservation ordinance as agricultural users in the aro used by them. May 16, 1990 is requesting that the City Water Committee. She also like to see a similar this one placed on the a since 45% of the water is MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Brown seconded a motion that the resolution be approved with the understanding that Item 9 be deleted and Item 11 be amended to read "minimize the use of the garbage disposal "; that the conservation measures be publicized on local public access television; and that $350 be appropriated from General Fund Reserves to Administrative Services for printing water conservation fliers. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. B. Consider Community Center Rules and Regulations and Fee Schedule. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 90 -675 approving rules and fees. (Continued Item 11.A. from 5/2/90) Mr. Newhouse gave the staff report and highlighted the changes that had been made to the original document. MOTION: Councilmember Lawrason moved and Councilmember Montgomery seconded a motion to approve staff recommendation to adopt Resolution 90 -675 with the understanding that Section 18, page 10 will be amended to read "where no admission fee is charged and no sales are made ". The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. C. Consider a Proposal from CalTrans to approve the delegation of authority to the local agency for the issuance of certain types of encroachment permits on state highways. Staff Recommendation: Decline CalTrans proposal. (Continued item 11.F. of 5/2/90.) This item was continued to the meeting of June 6, 1990. D. Consider Establishment of an In -House City Engineer and /or Public Works Director Position. Staff Recommendation: Establish position of Public Works Director and appropriate funding. (Continued item 11.H. from 5/2/90). ROLL CALL VOTE. MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Montgomery seconded a motion to 1) establish position of Public Works Director, 2) authorize City Manager to make an appointment to the position, 3) appropriate funding, and 4) Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 14 May 16, 1990 direct City staff and Public Works Committee to review the current Agreement for City Engineering Services to determine if any revisions are warranted as a result of the establishment of the Public Works Director position. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. E. Consider designation of City Engineer and Assistant City Engineer. Staff recommendation: Approve request of Willdan Associates. MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Lawrason seconded a motion to approve the staff recommendation that John Knipe be named City Engineer and Pat Dobbins be named Assistant City Engineer. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. F. Consider Red Cross Disaster Supplies. Staff Recommendation: Authorize funds. This item was continued to the meeting of June 6, 1990. G. Consider Waste MOU for Joint Planning activity to Implement AB939. Staff Recommendation: Approve MOU with contract and authorize Mayor to sign. ROLL CALL VOTE. MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Montgomery seconded a motion to 1) approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Cities of Moorpark, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks, and the County of Ventura, 2) direct staff to notify the California Integrated Waste Management Board that the County of Ventura is the designated preparer of the City's Source Reduction and Recycling Element (SR & RE), and 3) approve the appropriation of $10,000 from General Fund Reserves as a loan to the Solid Waste Fund and authorize that expenditures be charged to the Professional Services account. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. H. Consider a report regarding the creation of an overlay zone to regulate signs in the downtown area of the City. Staff Recommendation: Approve the recommendation of the Community Development committee to create a sign overlay zone. This item was continued to June 6, 1990. I. Consider a proposal from the firm of PBR to complete a Sphere of Influence Study. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 15 May 16, 1990 Pat Richards gave the staff report. Councilmember Harper recommended that this item be incorporated into the General Plan. He stated that additional information to be presented at the Update Workshop, scheduled for May 30, will be pertinent to this item. MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Montgomery seconded a motion to continue this item to an adjourned City Council meeting on May 30, 1990. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. J. Consider Athletic Contest with Parks and Recreation Commission. Staff Recommendation: Coordinate event in conjunction with Labor Day in the Park. This item was continued to June 6, 1990. K. Consider pay telephones at City parks. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff to proceed with placement of telephones in the parks. This item was continued to June 6, 1990. L. Consider Siting of Weigh Station in Moorpark. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate. This item was continued to June 6, 1990. M. Consider Policies and Procedures Pertaining to Graffiti Removal. Staff Recommendation: Proceed with trial program on private property. Councilmember Brown said it should be recognized that this is not a new project and that it has been in existence for quite some time. Mayor Perez stated that the proposed rate to the property owner is too high. MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Montgomery seconded a motion to direct 1) the City Attorney to prepare a Release Form for private property owners to sign, 2) City staff to commence a trial program on private property with the deletion of "the property owner (or occupant) shall pay to the City an amount equal to the City costs incurred for said work, said amount to be calculated at the hourly rate for Program Costs.. "; 3) City staff to report back to the Council Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 16 May 16, 1990 by the second meeting in June with an estimate of the costs incurred by the City, and 4) City staff to give priority to the removal of Graffiti from City property. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. N. Consider Request for Moorpark Unified School District to Share Funding Costs for the Community Services Officer. Staff Recommendation: Request 50/50 cost sharing from MUSD. MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to direct Lieutenant Rodriguez to pursue 50/50 cost sharing of the current CSO position and related costs between the City and District. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. O. Consider naming of Community Center Rooms. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate. CONSENSUS: By Consensus, the Council determined to continue this item to June 6, 1990. R. Consider Publicity Program for City Transit System. Staff Recommendation: Approve program. MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to receive and file the report and direct staff to move forward as quickly as possible. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. S. Consideration of the Addition of State Highways to the Traffic Speed Study. Staff Recommendation: Authorize City Manager to make determination. MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to authorize the City Manager to approve the additional work when and if the City Manager determines that such work will result in the ability to re- establish radar enforcement of speed limits in a more timely manner than the timeframe anticipated by Caltrans. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. T. Consider City Council Honorarium. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate. Councilmember Montgomery stated that City Council members could be compensated by state law $300 per month. He Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 17 May 16, 1990 also stated that the Budget and Finance Committee has been advised by the City Attorney that medical benefits can be extended to Councilmembers, also. He expressed his support of both items. CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to continue the item to the next regularly scheduled meeting. P. Consider General Plan Update Application - Gisler. Staff Recommendation: Deny the request. Councilmember Harper stated this should be handled as an amendment after the current general plan update is finished. Councilmember Brown indicated that she does not believe it should be introduced at this time. Mayor Perez recognized Brian Kelly, 4 Embarcadero, San Francisco, as a speaker from the audience. Mr. Kelly stated that he just wants to see it accomplished as expeditiously as possible. MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Brown seconded a motion to approve staff recommendation to deny the request. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 12. ORDINANCES: A. Consider Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 126. - an ordinance regarding a revision of the Municipal Code pertaining to Home Occupancy to include Boutique Sales and Garage Sales. City Attorney, Cheryl Kane, read the ordinance title. MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to read the ordinance in title only. The motion was carried by unanimous voice vote. MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 126. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. B. Consider Second reading and Adoption of Ordinance No 127 - an ordinance pertaining to the abatement of hazardous unreinforced masonry buildings. (Continued until June 6, 1990 to allow for publication of summary.) Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 18 May 16, 1990 MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Montgomery seconded a motion to continue this item. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 13. FUTURE AGENDA ITEKS: Councilmember Brown stated she wanted as future agenda items 1) membership in the Southern California Water Committee and 2) to consider raising the Animal Control fees and 3) the assessment district rebate item. Councilmember Montgomery stated that he would like to consider revisions to Resolution No. 86 -318 (clustering). 14. CLOSED SESSION Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to adjourn to Closed Session for discussion of the following items: A. Personnel B. Potential litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(1) C. Potential litigation pursuant to Government code Section 54956.9(c) D. Litigation concerning city of Moorpark vs. Moorpark Unified School District. E. Litigation concerning Moorpark Unified School District vs. City of Moorpark. F. Litigation concerning Ventura County Community College District vs. City of Moorpark. G. Litigation concerning the County of Ventura vs. City of Moorpark. H. Negotiations for Real Property on the North side of Tierra Rejada Road East of Spring Road (Pacifica Corp.) pursuant to Government code Section 54945.8. The voice vote was unanimous. AT THIS POINT in the meeting, Mayor Perez declared a 10 minute recess. The meeting reconvened into Closed Session at 1:45 a.m. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 19 May 16, 1990 Present in Closed Session were all Councilmembers; Steven Kueny, City Manager; Cheryl Kane, City Attorney; and Richard Hare, Deputy City Manager. The meeting reconvened into Open Session at the hour of 2:58 a.m. City Manager Kueny advised there was no action to report as a result of the Closed Session and item 14.G. had not been discussed. 15. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Lawrason seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting in honor of Cynthia W. Stevens to 6:00 p.m. on May 30, 1990. The voice vote was unanimous. 111-9���� Y"-� L�L Bernardo M. Perez, Mayo ATTEST: Lillian E. Kellerman, City Clerk