HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1990 0606 CC REGMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Moorpark, California
June 6, 1990
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark, California
was held on June 6, 1990, in the City Council Chambers
of said City located at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California.
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Perez called the meeting to order at 7:21 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by David Torres.
3. ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmembers Brown, Harper, Lawrason,
Montgomery, and Mayor Perez.
Steven Kueny, City Manager; Richard Hare,
Deputy City Manager; Pat Richards,
Director of Community Development; Phil
Newhouse, Director of Community Services;
Lt. Rodriguez, Police Department; Cheryl
Kane, City Attorney; John Knipe, City
Engineer; Debbie Traffenstadt, Senior
Planner; Craig Phillips, Administrative
Assistant; and Lillian Kellerman, City
Clerk.
4. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS, AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
A. Eagle Scout Recognition
David Anthony Torres was presented a Certificate of
Recognition by Mayor Perez for his achievement of Eagle
Scout.
5. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
Councilmember Brown requested that three items be added to the
agenda: 1) as Item 10.B. - Nominee to the County Area on Aging;
2) as Item 11. S. - Consider Response to Ventura County
Cablevision on New Pricing Structure; 3) as Item ll.T. - Consider
Response to SCAG on Regional Reorganization Legislation (AB 4242).
MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a
motion to add Items 10.B., 11.5. and ll.T. as requested by Councilmember
Brown, need for action having arisen since the posting of the agenda.
The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
Mr. Kueny requested that an item be added to the agenda as Item
ll.U. - Consider Worker's Compensation Program change to Self -
Insurance with the Southern California Joint Powers Insurance
Authority (SCJPIA).
MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a
motion to add Item ll.U. as requested by the City Manager, need for
action having arisen since the posting of the agenda.
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6. PUBLIC COMMENT:
June 6, 1990
John Newton, 165 High Street, Ste. 204, deferred speaking until
the next General Plan Update workshop.
Michael Martello, One Boardwalk, Thousand Oaks, representing West
America Corp., spoke regarding meandering sidewalks and
landscaping on Los Angeles Avenue adjacent to one of their
projects.
Mr. Kueny indicated he just became aware of the situation and that
it could be handled at the staff level and returned to the Council
for action at a later date.
Wolf Breiman, 3045 Grove St., Ventura, said he would be available
to answer questions on item 11.A.
Linda Plaks, 4957 Mira Sol, introduced the new Chamber of Commerce
Executive Director, Carol Hunt.
Paul Gienger, 1800 Avenue of the Stars, Ste. 1400, Los Angeles,
representing TOPA Management, spoke regarding the sidewalk on
Spring Road from New Los Angeles Avenue north to the terminus of
the existing sidewalk saying that preliminary estimates for the
project were $30,000 not the $15,000 estimate given by the City
Engineer.
Gerry Goldstein, 11932 Los Angeles Avenue, reported on an alleged
gunshot incident.
Councilmember Brown suggested Mr. Goldstein put the incident in
writing and give it to the City staff.
Gary Austin, 17512 Von Karman, Irvine, CA, representing Messenger
Investment Company, spoke concerning the Comprehensive Planning
Ordinance. He said he supported simplification of the proposed
ordinance.
Patricia Howard, 21300 Victory Blvd., Woodland Hills, representing
McDonald's Corp. requested a change in the scope of work
requirements.
Thomas S. Montgomery, Allesando, Ventura, representing McDonalds
as a traffic engineer said his study showed negligible increases
in siting a McDonalds at Spring and Los Angeles Avenue. He went
over mitigation strategies for the intersection.
Marjorie Blye, 4122 Oakcliff, addressed the Council on Proposition
111.
7. COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Councilmember Brown reported on the Transportation Policy, Van
Pool and Moorpark Arts Committee meetings she had attended. She
reported that the Conejo Valley Players would be coming in July
to do the production "Your a Good Man Charlie Brown ".
Councilmember Lawrason reported on the first budget meeting of the
Budget and Finance Committee.
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Councilmember Harper reported that the staff and Embassy were
close to reaching agreement on building 3 of the Embassy Project
Major Modification. He also reported that a tour of the school
auditorium on Casey Road had been taken by Superintendent Duffy,
the City Manager, and architect experienced in renovations.
Mayor Perez reported on a tour of the offices of the Office of
Emergency Services.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR:
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember Brown seconded
a motion to pull items 8.A. - Minutes of the Regular City Council
Meeting of May 16, 1990 and Joint Meeting Minutes of April 11, 1984,
8.G., 8.1., 8.L., 8.M., B.N. and approve the balance of the Consent
Calendar. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
A. Consider the approval of the minutes of the Regular Cit
Council Meeting of May 2, 1990.
Staff Recommendation: Approve minutes as
processed.
B. Warrant Register
Manual Warrants 11629 - 11632
11726 - 11740 $ 6,612.08
Warrants 11746 - 11770
11772 - 11852 $148,285.69
C. Consider undergroundina of utilities. Staff
Recommendation: Direct staff to develop and evaluate
options for the use of Rule 20A underground utility funds.
D. Consider agreement for use of facilities, supplies and
services between Moorpark Unified School District and the
City of Moorpark. Staff Recommendation: Authorize the
City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the
City.
E. Consider authorization to advertise for receipt of bids for
the construction of irriaation and landscavina imvrovements
to certain median on Tierra Reiada Road (Tracts 2865,
3525, and 3019). Staff Recommendation: Approve Plans and
Specifications and authorize advertisement for bids.
F. Consider Acceptance of Campus Canyon Park, set dedication
date and consider a one -year buy out for park maintenance.
Staff Recommendation: Accept park, set dedication as June
16, 1990 and approve City maintenance of park at Griffin's
expense.
H. Consider authorization to accept payment for Villa
Campesina proiect deferred loan. Staff Recommendation:
Authorize City Manager to execute documents to complete the
loan repayment and authorize City Manager to execute all
future deferred loan repayment documents.
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J. Consider closing of detour construction account at 10951 W.
Los Angeles Avenue for DP302 (Morton Cavital Manaaement).
Staff Recommendation: Approval of the account closing and
direct the Mayor to sign the escrow account.
K. Consider Star Club Summer Camp Enrollment Report. Staff
Recommendation: Receive and file the report.
The following items were pulled from the Consent Calendar for
individual consideration:
A. Consider the approval of the minutes of the Reaular Cit
Council Meeting of May 16, 1990.
Councilmember Harper read the following corrections:
Page 11, 9.D. correct motion to read "3) Plywood
flooring will be required in the attic storage area and
also, full 5/8 -inch thick sheetrock walls and a smoke alarm
if required by the Fire Department...."
Page 17, Item ll.P. correct motion to read " Councilmember
Harper moved and Councilmember Brown seconded..."
Councilmember Brown requested changes to Page 13, Item
ll.B. for which a consensus of the Council was not reached.
This item was continued until the next regularly scheduled
meeting for research of the tape.
Consider the approval of the minutes of the Joint
Meeting of the City Councils of Moorpark and Simi
Valley of April 11, 1984.
Councilmember Brown commented that Jack Hallin, of CalTrans
stated in the minutes that the 118/23 Freeway Connection
Project should be completed in late 1987 or 1988.
MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Montgomery
seconded a motion to approve the minutes of April 11, 1984 as
processed. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
G. Consider Tour of Carlsbera Proverty. Staff Recommendation:
Set Tour for 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 16, 1990 and direct
staff to publicize the tour for participation by the
public.
In response to Mayor Perez, Ms. Kane said there would be no
liability to the City with regard to any member of the
public taking the tour.
MOTION: Mayor Perez moved and Councilmember Brown seconded a
motion to approve the staff recommendation to set the tour for
11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 16, 1990. The motion carried by
unanimous voice vote.
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I. Consider Water Conservation Status. Staff Recommendation:
Receive and file.
Councilmember Brown expressed her concern about the use of
sprinklers during the middle of the day and said she was
concerned also about the rejection of the use of gray
water.
MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Harper
seconded a motion to receive and file the report. The motion
carried by unanimous voice vote.
L. Consider Report on Croseina Guard Procedures. Staff
Recommendation: Receive and file the report.
Councilmember Brown indicated that she would like to have
copies of the manual on crossing guard procedures given to
the Council.
MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Harper
seconded a motion to receive and file the report and have copies
of the manual on crossing guard procedures provided to the
Council. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
M. Consider Animal Regulation Budget Proposals and City Needs
for Services in FY 90/91. Staff Recommendation: Receive
and file the report.
MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Lawrason
seconded a motion that Councilmember Brown be authorized to open
discussions with the Ventura County Director of Animal Regulations
regarding trading in -City staff time by the County for the
County's current proposal. The motion carried by unanimous voice
vote.
N. Approval of Solid Waste Coordinator Position, Staff
Recommendation: Approve classification description and
authorize position.
Mr. Kueny indicated that a revised position description had
been given to the Council. He asked the Council to approve
the revised position description; authorize the advertising
of both this position and a more generalist description
similar to the Management Analyst position with only one
position to be filled; and authorize advertising the
position with the 5% increase soon to go into effect under
the terms of the MOA with the Public Employees Association
of Ventura County.
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember Lawrason
seconded a motion to approve the revised classification
description and authorize the action as outlined by the City
Manager. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
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9. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
June 6, 1990
A. Consider PD 1062 Embassy Plaza, Inc. - Major Modification
to provide additional free - standina building to the
existing Commercial Center. Staff Recommendation: Deny
the request. (Continued Item 9.B. from 5/16/90)
Mayor Perez stated that the public hearing had been
continued open from the May 16, 1990 meeting.
Marjorie Blye and Pat Basso indicated that they no longer
wished to speak.
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Harper seconded a motion to continue the item to the June 20, 1990
City Council meeting, leaving the public hearing open. The motion
carried by unanimous voice vote.
B. Consider Assessment District AD -84 -2 - Lightening and
Landscape Maintenance. Staff Recommendation: Open the
public hearing, take testimony, and continue to June 20,
1990.
Craig Phillips gave the staff report.
Mayor Perez opened the public hearing.
Joe Vallino, 12610 Hillside Dr., addressed the Council
speaking against assessment districts saying assessment
districts caused citizens to be double taxed.
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember Harper
seconded a motion to continue the public hearing on the Lighting
and Landscaping Maintenance Assessment District (AD -84 -2) to the
meeting of June 20, 1990. The motion carried by unanimous voice
vote.
C. Consider Assessment District AD -85 -1 - Parks Maintenance.
Staff Recommendation: Open the public hearing, take
testimony, and continue to June 20, 1990.
Mayor Perez opened the public hearing. There was no one to
speak to the item.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Montgomery
seconded a motion to continue the public hearing on the Parks
Maintenance Assessment District (AD -85 -1) to the meeting of June
20, 1990. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
D. Consider a report regarding amending to Articles 3,5,6,7
and 8 of the Moorpark zoning code to include a requirement
that a Reeidential Planned Development (RPD) permit be
obtained for proiects 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. (Continued Item 9.C. from 5/16/90)
Debbie Traffenstadt gave the staff report.
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Mayor Perez noted that the hearing was still open. There
was no one to speak to the item.
The Council discussed the setback requirements portion of
the proposed ordinance and requested the Residential
Setbacks Ad Hoc Committee's recommendations.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Montgomery
seconded a motion continue this item to the meeting of June 20,
1990; the Residential Setbacks Ad Hoc Committee to work with the
City Attorney and staff to revise the draft ordinance. The motion
carried by unanimous voice vote.
10. COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS:
A. Appointment to Countywide Planning Advisory
Committee (CPP).
MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Harper
seconded a motion to appoint Mary Ann Wozniak to the Countywide
Planning Advisory Committee (CPP). The motion carried by
unanimous voice vote.
MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Harper
seconded a motion to appoint Carolyn Polari as the alternate to
the Countywide Planning Advisory Committee (CPP). The motion
carried by unanimous voice vote.
B. Appointment to Area Agency on Aging
MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Lawrason
seconded a motion to continue this item to the June 13, 1990
Special Meeting. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
11. ACTION /DISCUSSION ITEMS:
A.
inspection service. Staff Recommendation: Approve the
hourly rate increase and direct staff to amend the
contract. (Continued item B.D. from 5/16/90.)
Mr. Richards gave the staff report going over the requested
increase in the hourly charge rate.
MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved to allow the fee increase while
obtaining RFP's for another landscape architect.
Motion died for lack of a second.
BY CONSENSUS: Mr. Breiman, Wolf Breiman Landscape Architecture,
was allowed to speak to the item.
Mr. Breiman addressed the Council stating that certain
statements that were attributed to him by the press were
correct although some things reported were taken out of
context.
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After Council discussion of the complaints from contractors
as to the difficulty of working with Mr. Breiman and the
derogatory statements regarding the City made to the press
by Mr. Breiman, the following motion was heard:
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Lawrason seconded a motion to terminate the Landscape Review
Contract with Wolf Breiman effective immediately; to obtain the
temporary services of a landscape architectural firm while RFP's
are put out for a new landscape architect to provide landscape
plan review and inspection for the City. The motion carried by
unanimous voice vote.
B. 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 ll.C. from 5/16/90.)
Councilmember Brown said the program as now proposed was
not acceptable in spite of efforts to work with CalTrans.
MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Harper
seconded a motion to approve the staff recommendation to decline
participation in the Caltrans program as proposed and in the event
CalTrans ever considers developing a program designed to truly
delegate authority to the local agency, the City would be
interested in re- opening discussions. The motion carried by
unanimous voice vote.
C. Consider Red Cross Disaster Supplies. Staff
Recommendation: Defer action until further report by City
Disaster Council. (Continued item ll.F. from 5/16/90.)
Mr. Phillips gave the staff report, requesting that the
Council defer action on the proposal until alternate means
Of securing equipment was decided.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Montgomery
seconded a motion to defer action on the American Red Cross
proposal for a grant to purchase equipment for the Moorpark
Disaster Action team until alternate means of securing equipment
is decided by the Moorpark Disaster Council. The motion carried
by unanimous voice vote.
D. Consider a report regarding the creation of an overly
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. (Continued item ll.H. from 5/16/90.)
Mr. Richards gave the staff report.
After Council discussion of the proposed boundaries for an
overlay zone to regulate signs in the downtown area, the
following motion was heard:
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MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember Brown
seconded a motion to approve the staff recommendation to create
a sign overlay zone, the boundaries of the overlay zone to be
expanded to the southern portion of the Southern Pacific Railroad
boundary and to enlarge the extreme westerly side to the downtown
study line.
AMENDMENT: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Brown
seconded an amendment to refer all signage proposed within the
overlay zone to the Community Development Committee in the interim
before the adoption of ultimate conditions. The amendment carried
by unanimous voice vote.
VOTE ON THE MAIN MOTION: The motion carried by unanimous voice
vote.
MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Harper
seconded a motion that signs approved during the interim before
adoption of ultimate sign conditions are to be grandfathered. The
motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
E. Consider Athletic Contest with Parks and Recreation
Commission. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed
appropriate. (Continued item ll.J. from 5/16/90.)
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Mayor Perez seconded
a motion to direct staff to include the athletic contest in the
Labor Day Celebration. The motion carried by unanimous voice
vote.
F. Consider Pay Telephones at City Parks. Staff
Recommendation: Direct staff to proceed with placement of
telephones in the parks. (Continued item ll.K. from
5/16/90.)
Mr. Newhouse gave the staff report regarding siting and
funding for pay telephones in the park.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Brown
seconded a motion to authorize installation of a pay telephone at
Glenwood Park and to appropriate $600 from the Northwest Park
Improvement Funds, Neighborhood Park portion, to cover
installation; to authorize installation of a pay telephone at La
Colonia Park after City has acquired the site and appropriate $150
from the Campus Park Improvement Funds, Neighborhood Park portion,
to cover installation; to bring back a recommendation for North
Meadows Park; and to install phones at Griffin and Campus Park.
The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
G. Consider Siting of Weigh Station in Moorpark. Staff
Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate.
(Continued item ll.L. from 5/16/90.)
CONSENSUS: By Consensus the Council determined to contact the
State and obtain a copy of the Master Siting Plan for Weigh
Stations; to send a memo to the appropriate person at the State
to request that a weigh station be constructed on Route 118 near
the westerly City limits.
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H. Consider City Council Honorarium, Staff Recommendation:
Direct staff as deemed appropriate. (Continue item ll.M.
from 5/16/90.)
Councilmember Brown indicated she had placed this item on
the agenda to recognize the fact that the Council attends
many meetings related to their City duties.
MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Harper
seconded a motion to alter staff procedure to pay any
Councilmember who has been in attendance at two meetings in their
official capacity the $100.00 honorarium. The motion carried by
unanimous voice vote.
In response to Councilmember Montgomery, Ms. Kane explained
the State statute on Council compensation.
Councilmember Montgomery expressed his support for a raise
in the compensation paid to Councilmembers to $300.00 per
month.
Councilmembers Brown and Lawrason stated they could not
support a raise in compensation.
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember Harper
seconded a motion that the Council compensation be raised to
$300.00 a month per State statute; to take effect December 1,
1990. The motion carried by voice vote 3 -2, Councilmembers Brown
and Lawrason dissenting.
I. Consider Bollinaer Development Corporation Proposal -
Entitlement Processing Consideration Related to General
Plan Amendments and Future Commercial Use(s). Staff
Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate.
Mr. Richards gave the staff report.
Councilmembers Brown and Harper indicated that they favored
the C.U.P. process.
Councilmember Montgomery said he was surprised that nothing
had been heard from the applicant in the intervening two
weeks since the last Council action. He said he could not
support the processing of the project as a C.U.P.
MOTION: Mayor Perez moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a
motion to proceed with the application using the C.U.P process.
The motion carried by voice vote 4 -1, Councilmember Montgomery
dissenting.
J. General Plan Update - Discussion of Land Use Alternatives.
Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate.
MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Harper
seconded a motion to continue the item to the Special Meeting of
June 13, 1990 at 6:30 p.m., for one hour before the budget work
session after which it would be continued to the June 20, 1990
meeting. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
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K. Consider a report regarding an application of Quality Rock
for a Conditional Use Permit No. 4571 made to the County of
Ventura to establish a new sand and gravel operation.
Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate.
Mr. Richards gave the staff report.
Councilmember Brown indicated that it was important that
the City's concerns regarding the dust, traffic, and noise
connected with the proposed operation and the negative
impacts on Grimes Canyon Road be communicated to the
County.
MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Harper
seconded a motion to authorize a letter to be sent to Ventura
County Planning Division addressing the City's concerns with the
sand and gravel operation, especially the concerns regarding the
impacts on Grimes Canyon Road; the City to be notified of the
County public hearing date on the matter; the County to be
notified of the City's alternative circulation routes for
inclusion in their study. The motion carried by unanimous voice
vote.
L. Consider Report on FY 1989190 Assessment District's Method
of Spread. Staff Recommendation: Direct the assessment
engineer to respread the FY 89 -90 assessments.
Councilmember Brown said that she did not want to ask for
repayment by those who were undercharged.
Mr. Kueny asked that the Council defer action until staff
could come back with a report on the users who were
undercharged.
MOTION: Councilmember Lawrason moved and Councilmember Montgomery
seconded a motion that the Budget and Finance Committee meet with
staff regarding the 1989/90 Assessment Districts method of spread.
The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
M. Consider Authorization to Solicit Bids for Pick -up Truck
for Community Service Department. Authorize staff to
solicit bids.
Mr. Newhouse gave the staff report.
Councilmember Montgomery asked that the City look at its
policies and procedures with regard to bids.
MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Lawrason
seconded a motion to approve the specifications in the staff
report dated 5/31/90 and authorize the staff to proceed with
obtaining the sealed bids consistent with the City's purchasing
requirements. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
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N. Southern California Water Committee. Direct staff as
deemed appropriate.
Mr. Phillips gave the staff report.
MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Montgomery
seconded a motion to approve membership in the Southern California
Water Committee and to appropriate funds for membership in the
FY90 /91 Budget. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
0. Consider Letter From TOPA (PD -1064) Concerning Sidewalks.
Staff Recommendation: Authorize City participation in
sidewalk project and appropriate Los Angeles Avenue AOC
funds.
Mr. Kueny gave the staff report.
Councilmember Montgomery stated that the $15,000 deposited
by TOPA for completion of the sidewalk should be accepted
as payment in full.
In response to Council questions, Mr. Knipe reported that
the sidewalk, which was not completed to City
specifications with regard to finish, was still
structurally sound.
Mr. Kueny indicated that $20,000 could be refunded for
additional costs on the construction of the sidewalk from
the Los Angeles AOC.
MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Montgomery
seconded a motion to refund immediately the $15,000 deposited by
TOPA for the completion of the sidewalk on the east side of Spring
Road from New Los Angeles Avenue north to the terminus of the
existing sidewalk; to refund $20,000 additional costs on the
sidewalk from the Los Angeles Area of Contribution to TOPA; upon
acceptance by the City Engineer and CalTrans of the sidewalk, the
City Manager be authorized to pre -issue the funds from the Los
Angeles AOC and construction to be moved forward immediately. The
motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
P. Consider Comprehensive Planning Ordinance (CPO). Staff
Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate.
Councilmember Brown expressed concern that the growth was
being tied to traffic numbers.
Councilmember Lawrason said he was concerned that the
fiscal impacts of putting a growth control measure in place
are not clear. He said he agreed with the Council but
would like to have more time to review the document as the
issues were very complex.
Council discussion ensued regarding the average daily trip
(ADT) numbers.
Mayor Perez asked that all the numbers all filled in on the
draft ordinance.
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Councilmember Harper indicated that he felt the City should
move forward in preparing the language for inclusion of the
item as a measure on the ballot in November.
CONSENSUS: By Consensus the Council determined to place the item
back on the agenda of June 20, 1990; the draft ordinance to be
redrafted with all numbers included and the language to place it
on the ballot for the Statewide election in November.
Q. Consider Half Cent Sales Tax Support. Staff
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution in support of the
Traffic Reduction and Growth Management Ordinance and
Expenditure Plan.
MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Montgomery
seconded a motion to continue this item to the meeting of June 20,
1990. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
R. Reconsideration of a request for scope of work reaardinq a
Traffic Study proposed for a General Plan Amendment and
Zoning Change requested by the McDonald's Corporation.
Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate.
The Council discussed the report of the McDonald's
Corporation Traffic Engineer with regard to mitigation
strategies for traffic at the corner of the proposed site.
In response to Council question, Mr. Knipe indicated that
he would need to review the information submitted by the
McDonald's Corporation traffic engineer.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Brown
seconded a motion to have the City Engineer review the information
provided by McDonald's Traffic Engineer; the City's Traffic
Engineer to do a cost estimate for the installation of double
left -turn lanes for north and southbound traffic; a deposit of
$500.00 to be made to the City to cover cost of work done by City
Engineer. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
S. Consider Response to Ventura County Cablevisions on New
Pricing Structure
Councilmember Brown indicated that she was disturbed by the
new rate structure adopted by Ventura County Cablevision.
She requested that the Council authorize the Mayor to send
letters strongly protesting the rate structure.
MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Montgomery
seconded a motion to direct letters to be sent to Ventura County
Cablevision locally and to their home office, strongly protesting
the new rate structure; copies to go to Federal legislators. The
motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
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T. Consider Response to SCAG on Regional Reorgani.zation
Legislation (AB 4242).
CONSENSUS: By Consensus the Council determined that regional re-
organization (governance) as proposed could not be supported. The
Mayor to indicate the City's position at the next meeting of the
AVCC.
U. Consider Worker's Compensation Program change to Self -
Insurance with the Southern California Joint Powers
Insurance Authority (SCJPIA). Staff Recommendation:
Authorize participation in the SCJPIA program.
Mr. Hare gave the staff report, recommending that the City
participate in the workers compensation self- insured loss
pooling program which the Southern California Joint Powers
Insurance Authority operates. He indicated that the City
would have to receive a certificate of consent from the
Industrial Relations board and remit a deposit of $65,000
to the Authority.
The Council discussed the importance of an aggressive risk
management program.
MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Harper
seconded a motion to approve Resolution No. 90 -676 authorizing
application to the Director of Industrial Relations for a
certificate of consent to self insure worker's compensation
liabilities and Resolution No. 90 -677 authorizing and approving
self- insurance of worker's compensation for Moorpark employees
through the self- insurance and loss pooling program of the SCJPIA;
to appropriate $65,000 from the General fund reserve to
administrative services, insurance services, for payment of the
required membership deposit; to design and implement a limited
risk loss program. The motion carried by unanimous roll call
vote.
12. ORDINANCES:
A. Consider Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 127 -
an ordinance pertaining to the abatement of hazardous
unreinforced masonry buildings. Staff Recommendation:
Continue to the June 20, 1990 meeting.
CONSENSUS: By Consensus this item was continued to June 20, 1990.
B. Consider Zone Chance No. 89 -2 (Urban West Communities) - A
zone chanae from PC (Planned Communitv) to RPD 13.28u.
Staff Recommendation: Introduce for first reading.
Ms. Kane read the Ordinance title.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Montgomery
seconded a motion to waive further reading and read the ordinance
in title only. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Montgomery
seconded a motion to declare the ordinance introduced and read for
the first time. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
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Planning Commission Compensation
June 6, 1990
Ms. Kane responded to an earlier question on Planning
Commission compensation by saying that State statute allows
the Council to fix the compensation of officers serving at
the pleasure of the Council.
13. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
Councilmember Harper requested a future agenda item on the
compensation of Planning Commissioners.
Councilmember Brown asked for an agenda item authorizing
overnight travel for the California League Mayors & Council
Members Executive Forum.
Councilmember Brown asked for an agenda item to change the
meeting dates in July because of the July 4th holiday.
CONSENSUS: By Consensus the Council determined to hold a Special
Meeting on Wednesday, June 13, 1990 to discuss for one hour the
General Plan Update, to hear a presentation concerning various
proposed improvements to the Community Center, and to consider a
resolution concerning a gift to the city of transportation
services for a tour of the Carlsberg property, before the Budget
Work Session scheduled to commence at 7:30 p.m.
14. CLOSED SESSION:
MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Montgomery
seconded a motion to go into Closed Session under all items
listed:
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 motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
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AT THIS POINT in the meeting a 10 minute recess was declared.
The meeting reconvened into Closed Session at 1:20 a.m.
Present in Closed Session were all Councilmembers, Steven Kueny,
City Manager; Cheryl Kane, City Attorney; Richard Hare, Deputy
City Manager; and Pat Richards, Director of Community Development.
Mr. Richards left the Closed Session at 2:05 a.m.
The Closed Session reconvened into Open Session at 2:25 a.m. Mr.
Kueny stated there was not action to report out of Closed Session
and that only items 14.B., 14.C., 14.D., 14.E., 14.G., and 14.H.
were discussed.
15. ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Harper
seconded a motion to adjourn. The time of adjournment was 2:25 p.m.
Bernardo M. Perez, Mayor
ATTEST: