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
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