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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1990 0625 CC ADJMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL Moorpark, California June 25, 1990 An Adjourned Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark, California was held on June 25, 1990 in the Council Chambers of City Hall of said City, located at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California. 1. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Perez called the meeting to order at 7:55 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Harper. 3. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Brown, Harper, Lawrason, Montgomery and Mayor Perez Steven Kueny, City Manager; Richard Hare, Deputy City Manager; Pat Richard, Director of Community Development; Ken Gilbert, Director of Public Works; Don Reynolds, Management Analyst; Lillian Kellerman, City Clerk 4. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS, AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: None. 5. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA: None. 6. PUBLIC COMMENT: Cindie Leonardo, 15503 Dracena Avenue, spoke to the Council regarding the need for a 4 -way stop sign at Campus Park and Marquette. Steve Brodsky, 4572 Vista Del Valle, spoke to the Council regarding a group of citizens called "Graffiti Busters" who wanted to help in eliminating the problem with Graffiti. He asked the Council to waive the Community Center fees for a meeting on July 10, 1990. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California page 2 June 25, 1990 MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Lawrason seconded a motion to add as item 11.R. Waiving of the Community Center fees for a meeting of the Graffiti Busters, the need for action having arisen after the posting of the agenda. Item II.R. to be heard prior to the budget discussion. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Don Pruner, 72 Moody Ct., Thousand Oaks, deferred speaking until the next Council meeting. 7. COMMITTEE REPORTS: None. 8. CONSENT CALENDAR: N. Consider Renewal of < Coverages - Resolution Recommendation: Renew authorize City Manager agreements. (Continued Item S.N. from ;ity Employees' Dental No. 90 -684. Staff current coverages and to approve necessary 6/20/90) Mr. Hare gave the staff report outlining the need for a resolution for placing the City employees' dental coverage with the Southern California Joint Powers Insurance Agency (SCJPIA) which the Council had approved at its last meeting. MOTION: Councilmember Lawrason moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to approve Resolution No. 90- 684, placing the City Employees' dental coverage with the SCJPIA. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS: B. Consider Proposed Assessments for "Moorpark Lighting and Landscaping Maintenance Assessment District No. AD -84 -2" for the Fiscal Year Commencing July 1, 1990 and ending June 30 1991 and Consider Resolution No. 90- . a Resolution Confirming the Assessment for Fiscal Year 1990 /91. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 90- confirming the assessments for lighting and landscape maintenance. (Continued Item 9.B. from 6/20/90). Mayor Perez stated that the hearing was open and that there were no speaker cards. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California page 3 June 25, 1990 MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember Brown seconded a motion to continue the hearing until June 27, 1990. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. C. Consider Proposed Assessments for "Parks (Maintenance Assessment District No. AD -85 -1" for the Fiscal Year Commencing on July 1, 1990 and Ending June 30, 1991 and Consider Resolution No. 90- , a Resolution Confirming the Assessment for Fiscal Year 1990/91. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 90- confirming the assessments for parks maintenance. (Continued Item 9.C. from 6/20/90) Mayor Perez stated that the hearing was open and that there were no speaker cards. MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Montgomery seconded a motion to continue the hearing until June 27, 1990. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 10. COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS: None. 11. ACTION /DISCUSSION ITEMS: CONSENSUS: By consensus the following items, 11.C., 11.D., 11.F., 11.H., 11.I., 11.0., 11.Q. were continued to the meeting of June 27, 1990. C. Consider General Plan Update - Discussion of Land Use Alternatives. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate. (Continued Item II.C. from 6/20/90) D. Consider Comprehensive Planning Ordinance (CPO). Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate. (Continued Item 11.D. from 6/20/90) F. Consider Campus Park Drive Intersection Sight Distance and Traffic Control. Staff Recommendation: Prohibit parking along Campus Park Drive at various locations and modify median landscaping. (Continued Item 11.F. from 6/20/90) Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California page 4 June 25, 1990 H. Consider Compensation of Planning and Parks _& Recreation Commission. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate. (Continued Item 11.H. from 6/20/90) I. Consider Discussion of Ambulance and Paramedic Service. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate. (Continued Item 11.I. from 6/20/90) O. Consider Budget Amendments to Various Accounts in Anticipation of Yer End Closing Statements. Staff Recommendation: Defer to June 27, 1990. (Continued Item 11.0. from 6/20/90) Q. Consider the Santa Monica Conservancy District's Proposed Trail System. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate. (Continued Item 11.Q. from 6/20/90) At this point in the meeting item 11.R. was heard. R. Consider Waiving Fees for Use of the Community Center for a Meeting of the Graffiti Busters on July 10, 1990. Mr. Kueny indicated that there was staffing available until 9:00 p.m. on the evening of July 10th but after that time a cost would be incurred by the City for additional staff time. The Council discussed having the meeting end by 9:00 p.m., indicating that the fees for the Community Center should be waived. Councilmember Brown indicated that she thought the Community Awareness Meeting would be a good forum for discussion by Mr. Brodsky's group (Graffiti Busters). MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Montgomery seconded a motion to waive use of the Community Center fees for a meeting of the Graffiti Busters on July 10, 1990. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California page 5 June 25, 1990 P. Consider FY 90/91 Budget. Staff Recommendation: Review Draft Budget and defer final action to June 27, 1990. (Continued Item 11.P. from 6/20/90) Mr. Kueny stated that the Council had been given four revised pages for the draft budget. He said that the City's revenue would be adversely affected if the State used the Vehicle License Fee (VLF) funds to balance its budget. He indicated that the Council had been given a list of potential reductions to consider should the City's VLF funds be cut. He stated that he felt it important to go over the priorities listing of the activities /projects proposed for each City department as the Council went through the draft budget. Mr. Kueny said the Council had indicated a desire for a proposal for a Summer Youth Work Program and a Summer Youth Recreation Program. He outlined the Summer Youth Work Program that the City already participated in with the County and said that the program could be extended through the end of August. Mr. Kueny went over the proposed Summer Youth Recreation Program as outlined in a proposal by the Recreation Supervisor including sports activities, teen makeover, excursions, Family Concert in the Park /Dance and Teens Night Out. He indicated the program's estimated cost is $8,800. By consensus the Council indicated their support of the program. BY CONSENSUS: By Consensus the Council determined to support the Summer Youth Recreation Program as outlined by the City Manager and include the $8,800 in the FY 90/91 Budget. Mr. Kueny went through the proposed budget by Department, concurrently going over the priorities listing of activities and the proposed list of budget cuts to be made if VLF funds were cut. The following were changes made by the Council to the budget and to the proposed list of cuts to mitigate the loss of VLF funds, should it occur. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California page 6 June 25, 1990 The City Council discussed the proposed budget for City Attorney (Department 114) Special Legal Services (line item 643). MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to increase line item 643 to $62,000 from the City Manager's proposed $12,000. AMENDMENT TO THE MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Montgomery seconded an amendment to increase line item 643 to $25,000. The amendment carried 3 -2, Councilmembers Lawrason and Perez dissenting. VOTE ON THE MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED: The motion carried 3 -2, Councilmembers Lawrason and Perez dissenting. MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to remove the Portfolio Management System ($12,000) from the list of possible cuts if VLF funds are cut. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to remove the Transfer H.E.L.P. Support to Social Services Line Item ($3,000) from the list of possible cuts if VLF funds are cut. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. BY CONSENSUS: By consensus the Council determined to fund the H.E.L.P. irregardless of VLF cuts with a total appropriation of $4,500, ($1,500 in Administrative Services Social Services Account from Gann funds, $1,500 in Recreation Youth Program Fund 33 from Gann funds, $1,500 from the Community Services line item 641 from the General Fund). MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember Lawrason seconded a motion to add $1300 for a cellular phone to the Administrative Services Department 117 ($700 for purchase to line item 906 and $600 for maintenance and service to line item 658). The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. BY CONSENSUS: By consensus the Council determined to decrease line item 641 in Administrative Services Department 117 to $10,600 from $10,900 Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California page 7 June 25, 1990 In discussing the Public Safety Budget, the Council determined to leave on the list of possible cuts if VLF funds are cut: One of Two Police Traffic Cars and Country Days Extra Law Enforcement Overtime; but to look for alternative sources of funding. Commercial Vehicle Inspection was proposed to be cut in half. The Council determined to raise the issue of a change in classification for the Community Services Officer with Lt. Rodriguez. BY CONSENSUS: The Council determined to leave on the list of possible cuts if VLF funds are cut: One of Two Police Traffic Cars and Country Days Extra Law Enforcement Overtime but to look for alternative sources of funding; and to move Commercial Vehicle Inspection to Gann Funding and off the list of possible cuts. MOTION: Councilmember Lawrason moved and Councilmember Brown seconded a motion to add a fulltime SED Officer to the budget. The motion failed 2 - 3, Councilmembers Harper, Montgomery, and Mayor Perez dissenting. Councilmember Harper asked whether a second Community Service Officer or a SED Officer was most needed. BY CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to request staff to prepare an agenda item for July on adding a CSO or SED Officer. AT THIS POINT in the meeting a 15 minute recess was declared. The meeting reconvened at 10:25 p.m. BY CONSENSUS: By consensus the Council determined to increase Planning Commission Honorarium (Line item 501) to $9,500. MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Mayor Perez seconded a motion to increase the compensation paid to Planning Commissioners to $100 per meeting for a cumulative monthly compensation of $200. The motion carried 3 -2, Councilmembers Brown and Lawrason dissenting. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California page 8 June 25, 1990 BY CONSENSUS: The Council added to the Community Development Department Activities /Projects list development of a streamlined process for aiding downtown merchants in improvement proposals. The assigned Council Committee is to work with the Community Development Director on this matter. The City Manager proposed adding $1,800 to Line item 503, Crossing Guards Department 136, to account for the funding of a crossing guard for summer school. Funding to come from the Traffic Safety Fund. BY CONSENSUS: By Consensus the Council determined to add $1,800 to Line item 503, Crossing Guards Department 136, to account for the funding of a crossing guard for summer school. Under line item 903, in Public Works Street Improvements 142, the Council discussed adding $10,000 for construction of Williams Ranch Road Landscaping Barrier. BY CONSENSUS: By Consensus, the add under line item 903, in Improvements 142, $10,000 for coi Ranch Road Landscaping Barrier as 12 months on the Public Works Activities /Projects. Council determined to Public Works Street zstruction of Williams item 11 under High, 6- priority listing of In response to Councilmember Brown, Mr. Kueny said that staff would provide information to the Council on how much time was spent on the improvements to the Peach Hill Road Parkway. Councilmember Montgomery noted that certain pages in the budget were out of sequence, page 104 should become page 105; page 105 should become page 106; page 106 should become page 104. BY CONSENSUS: By consensus the Council determined to increase line item 501, Parks and Recreation Honorarium, to $9,500. MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Montgomery seconded a motion to increase compensation paid to the Parks and Recreation Commissioners to $100 per meeting. The motion carried by voice vote 3 -2, Councilmembers Brown and Lawrason dissenting. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California page 9 June 25, 1990 BY CONSENSUS: By Consensus the Council determined that one staff member and two Parks and Recreation Commissioners should attend the annual Parks and Recreation Conference and the budget in line item 632 was reduced by $3,000. The Council requested a list of the proposed special events and the rationale for placing them on the list. MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to fund the Community Center by the Parks Maintenance and Assessment District AD -85 -1. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. BY CONSENSUS: By Consensus the Council determined to remove the item to Produce Two Instead of Four Recreation Brochures ($6,600) off the list of possible cuts if the VLF funding cut occurs. BY CONSENSUS: By Consensus the Council determined to removed Registration Software Program from the list of possible cuts if the VLF funding cut occurs and to remove it from line item 906 ($12,000) Recreation Department 148. Councilmember Montgomery and Harper to look into helping write a computer program for the City to replace this item. The Council discussed increasing line item 642 in the Community Center Department 149 to $40,000 from $15,000 to reflect the services of Wolf /Lang /Christopher Architects on the Community Center remodeling. MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to increase line item 642 in the Community Center Department 149 to $40,000. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. At the Council's request, the City Manager went over the Summary of Gann Appropriations. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California page 10 June 25, 1990 MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember Lawrason seconded a motion to add back into the budget those items taken off the list of possible cuts if VLF fund cut occurred; to fund the $18,000 for computers for administration on the proposed VLF reduction list through the existing Gann appropriation for computers, adding an additional $3,000 to that appropriation and to place the $15,000 for computers from the existing Gann appropriation on the VLF reduction list with funding from the General Fund; the list of possible cuts to be revised as per Council direction this evening. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 12. ORDINANCES: None. 13. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: None. 14. CLOSED SESSION: MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember Brown seconded a motion to go into Closed Session under Personnel. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. AT THIS POINT in the meeting a recess was declared. The meeting reconvened into Closed Session at 11:49 p.m. Present in Closed Session were all Councilmembers and Steven Kueny, City Manager. The meeting reconvened into Open Session at the hour of 12:23 a.m. Mr. Kueny stated there was no action to report out of Closed Session. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California page 11 June 25, 1990 15. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to adjourn to 6:00 p.m. on June 27, 1990. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. The time was 12:25 a.m. Bernardo M. Perez, Mayor ATTEST: