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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1990 0627 CC ADJMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL Moorpark, California June 27, 1990 An Adjourned Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark, California was held on June 27, 1990 in the Council Chambers of City Hall of said City, located at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California. 1. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Pro Tem Montgomery called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. 2. CLOSED SESSION: MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Lawrason seconded a motion to adjourn to Closed Session to consider personnel matters. The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0, Mayor Perez absent. Present in Closed Session were all Councilmembers but Mayor Perez, and Steven Kueny, City Manager. Mayor Perez entered the Closed Session meeting at 6:34 p.m. The Council adjourned from Closed Session at 7:17 p.m. Mr. Kueny stated that there was no action to report out of Closed Session. AT THIS POINT in the meeting a recess was declared. Mayor Perez called the meeting back to order at 7:30 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Lawrason. 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; Phil Newhouse, Director of Community Services; Ken Gilbert, Director of Public Works; Don Reynolds, Management Analyst; Sgt. Carpenter, Sheriff's Department; John Knipe, City Engineer; Cheryl Kane, City Attorney; Lillian Kellerman, City Clerk 4. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS, AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: A presentation was given by Sonia Thompson of the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy District on the Rim of the Valley Corridor Plan. 5. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA: MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember Brown seconded a motion to reorder the agenda to hear 11.P. and 11.0. at the end of the discussion items, followed by Public Hearing items 9.B. and 9.C. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 2 June 27, 1990 6. PUBLIC COMMENT: Teresa Godinez, 370 Bard St., Parks & Recreation Commissioner, addressed the Council requesting additional funds for the Parks & Recreation special events budget and the authority for the Parks & Recreation Commission to determine the events on which the budget would be expended. Don Pruner, 72 Moody Ct., Thousand Oaks, indicated that he was available to answer any questions for the Council on ambulance service. Nancy DeLegge, 51 Majestic Ct., 11006, addressed the Council regarding the need for paramedic service within the City. She indicated that most of the residents of the community believed they already had paramedic service. Gary Arbitter, 1239 Agnew St., Simi Valley, addressed the Council regarding the Santa Monica Mountain Conservancy District. He indicated his dissatisfaction with the District. 7. COMMITTEE REPORTS: None. 8. CONSENT CALENDAR: None. 10. COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS: None. 11. ACTION /DISCUSSION ITEMS: C. Consider General Plan Update - Discussion of Land Use Alternatives. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate. (Continued Item 11.C. from 6/20/90) Mr. Richards gave the staff report, saying there was no easy methodology for the revision of the elements of the General Plan. He said that cities have accomplished that revision by various methods such as covering one geographic area at a time or using a committee approach, Council or "blue ribbon" citizen committees. Another alternative, he said, would be to just begin discussing the alterative in order to determine the preferred land use plan. He said that July 9, 1990 was the targeted date for the next General Plan Update Workshop. The Council discussed possible use of a "blue ribbon" committee and a separate meeting for discussion and public comment of this item. Councilmember Brown said she felt the goals and policies relative to the General Plan Update should be pursued by the Council first. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 3 June 27, 1990 BY CONSENSUS: The Council determined to designate July 9, 1990 as the next General Plan Update Workshop and directed staff to go to special lengths to notice the meeting including Channel 8 advertising. MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Montgomery seconded a motion to continue this item until July 9, 1990. The motion carried by voice vote 4 -1, Councilmember Harper dissenting. Councilmember Harper indicated that he felt there was not enough public input in the process going forward and that his dissenting vote was related to that belief. D. Consider Comprehensive Planning Ordinance (CPO). Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate. (Continued Item ll.D. from 6/20/90) Mr. Richards gave the staff report stating that he was confident that the figures generated by staff were more accurate than the Austin Faust figures. Councilmember Harper said he recommended using the staff generated numbers and indicated that he would like a sunset clause added to the ordinance. He stated that only the current General Plan Update should be specified in the document. Councilmember Brown said that the ordinance was not precise enough on implementation procedures and too complex a document to be easily understood. In addition, she said that affordable and entry level housing was not addressed. The Council discussed the appropriate number to be used in revision of base capacities for any General Plan amendment that is for the initial Land Use Designation of any Moorpark Non - Territorial Area. Councilmember Harper and Mayor Perez indicated that an implementation document could be drafted at a later date. Councilmember Harper said the Council should go forward with the document. Councilmember Montgomery listed the issues related to the proposed CPO document needing resolution by the Council to be: 1) Rounding of numbers on page 9. 2) Decision on number to be inserted on page 7. 3) Spread between the base and holding capacities. 4) Existing General Plan Amendment. 5) D2 on page 8. 6) Section 17.60.030 A. reference to "Planning Commission shall not approve.." Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 4 June 27, 1990 MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to refer the item back to the Planning Commission for review prior to July 11th and to continue the item to the July 11, 1990 meeting, the Council to go through the list referenced above, resolve each concern one by one. The motion carried by voice vote 4 -1, Councilmember Harper dissenting. 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 ll.F. from 6/20/90) Mr. Kueny presented the staff report from the City's Traffic Engineer dated June 21, 1990, going over a revision in the proposed resolution 90 -685 regarding "No Stopping Any Time" zones along Campus Park Drive. MOTION: Councilmember Lawrason moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to adopt Resolution 90 -685 establishing no stopping zones at various locations along the south side of Campus Park Drive, as revised, and Resolution 90 -686 authorizing installation of stop signs at the intersection of Campus Park Drive and Marquette Street. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. H. Consider Compensation of Planning and Parks & Recreation Commission. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate. (Continued Item 11.H. from 6/20/90) Mr. Kueny stated that Council had given direction on this item during the budget process and that to direct staff to bring back a resolution incorporating Council direction would be the next step. MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember Lawrason seconded a motion to direct staff to come back with a resolution to increase compensation for the Planning Commission and the Parks & Recreation Commission to $100 per meeting with a maximum of $200 per month. The motion carried by voice vote. 3 -2, Councilmembers Brown and Lawrason dissenting. I. Consider Discussion of Ambulance and Paramedic Service. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate. (Continued Item ll.I. from 6/20/90) Mr. Kueny gave the Council an opinion letter from the City Attorney outlining her findings on emergency medical services financing. Ms. Kane went over the two funding mechanisms, a general tax and a special tax. She indicated that a special tax would take a 2 /3rd majority of the voters voting. The Council discussed general tax funding. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 5 June 27, 1990 In response to Councilmember Montgomery, Ms. Kane stated that there would be no guarantee to the public that those funds from a general tax would be used for paramedic services. Councilmember Harper said he believed the formation of a Mello Roos District was the best way for the City to handle paramedic funding. Councilmember Brown indicated that the City's goal was to provide five minute response time and stated she felt the City should go ahead with a ballot measure on a special tax. Councilmember Harper and Brown indicated that they would sign the letter requesting a resolution of intent to set up a Community Facilities District (Mello Roos). Councilmember Lawrason expressed his concern that the City would be opening itself up to litigation with the County. MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Brown seconded a motion to continued the item to the July 11, 1990 City Council meeting. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 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) The Council communicated their concerns with the Santa Monica Conservancy District's lack of official contact with the City regarding the proposed trail system which goes through Moorpark. Councilmember Brown said that the proposed trail system encompassed animal trails and habitats not just pedestrian trails; she asked for a report on impacts from that aspect. Mrs. Brown also asked that the Department of Fish and Game be consulted as they might want to address the subject when it was next discussed by the Council. MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Montgomery seconded a motion to continue the item to a future City Council meeting and to request a report by staff on the proposed trail system. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. I. Consider Discussion of Ambulance and Paramedic Service. (Continued from earlier in the meeting.) Mr. Kueny asked the Council to return to item 11.I. He said that if it was the Council's intention to move forward with a Mello Roos District, a special meeting would need to be held on Saturday to adopt a resolution of intention to form the district and $2,000 would need to be appropriated from the general fund for the Assessment District Engineer to spread the proposed tax. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 6 June 27, 1990 MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Brown seconded a motion to appropriate $2,000 from the general fund for the apportionment engineer and to set a special meeting for Saturday, June 30, 1990 to adopt a resolution of intention to form a Mello Roos District. The motion carried by roll call vote 4 -1, Councilmember Lawrason dissenting. Councilmember Lawrason indicated that his no vote was in opposition to action which will lead to litigation. P. Consider FY 90191 Budget. Staff Recommendation: Review Draft Budget and defer final action to June 27, 1990. (Continued Item ll.P. from 6/20/90) Mr. Kueny went through the Schedule of Budget Changes by Department with the Council and the use of Gann Funds for 1990 -91 Budget. He said that there were an estimated $361,345 in Gann Funds available and went over their proposed uses totalling $296,598. He said the estimated balance could be considered by the Budget and Finance Committee in the fall of 1990 and recommendations developed for presentation to the City Council. Mr. Kueny stated that regardless of the State's failure to adopt its budget and the potential for some reduction in State subventions to the City the adoption of the 1990/91 Budget should proceed; that there is an estimated $250,000 of General Fund Reserves not to be designated in the proposed budget which would be available to offset reductions in revenue should the Vehicle License Fee funds be cut. Mr. Kueny went over the Budget Considerations memo prepared by Mr. Newhouse, relating the recommendations of the Parks and Recreation Commission relative to Park Improvements fund #05- 1147 -903. The Council discussed lighting two tennis courts at South Meadows Park for $15,000 and providing play equipment at North Meadows Park for $7,500. The final action was as follows: BY CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to put $15,000 in South Meadows Park and $7,500 in North Meadows Park but leave the funds undesignated at present and at North Meadows Park to fund restroom and security lighting at $40,000 and $4,500, respectively. (Trash cans and bleachers [$500 and $800 respectively] at North Meadows Park had previously been deleted by the Council.) The Council discussed adding a full length lighted basketball court at Peach Hill Park for $15,000. The final action was as follows: BY CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to put $15,000 in Peach Hill Park as undesignated funds. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 7 June 27, 1990 The Council discussed special event funding as requested by the Parks and Recreation Commission ($37,500). MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember Lawrason seconded a motion to budget $20,000 for special events with no parameters on its use but that the two Chamber of Commerce events were excluded (July 4th and Country Days) . BY CONSENSUS: By consensus the Council determined that the $20,000 was in addition to the Summer Recreation Program funding of $8,800. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS: B. Consider Proposed Assessments for " Moorpark Lighting .and Landecapina 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 -687, a Resolution Confirming the Assessment for Fiscal Year 1990/91. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 90 -687 confirming the assessments for lighting and landscape maintenance. (Continued Item 9.B. from 6/20/90). Mayor Perez declared the hearing still open and indicated that there were no speaker cards. Mayor Perez closed the public hearing. Mr. Kueny went over the changes in the resolution needed to indicate that one written protest had been received from Pat Schleve. He said the total projected budgeted amount for the assessment district is $361,608. He also reviewed a report dated June 27, 1990 with changes to the budget contained in the Engineer's report. Councilmember Brown said she could sympathize with the complaint made by Pat Schleve regarding sidewalks on High Street. Councilmember Brown said she would like to see the sidewalk project completed and that vehicle parking restrictions should be enforced along the section of High Street that did not have a sidewalk and where cars were parking on the dirt. MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Mayor Perez seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 90 -687 confirming the assessments for lighting and landscaping maintenance as modified by the City Manager. The motion carried by voice vote 4 -1, Councilmember Montgomery dissenting. MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember Brown seconded a motion to use $89,380 of 1990/91 Gann projected excess proceeds of taxes to reduce the 1990/91 AD -85 -1 assessments by the amount. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 8 June 27, 1990 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 -688, a Resolution Confirming the Assessment for Fiscal Year 1990/91. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 90 -688 confirming the assessments for Parks maintenance. (Continued Item 9.C. from 6/20/90) Mayor Perez declared the public hearing still open and indicated that there were no speaker cards. Mayor Perez closed the public hearing. Mr. Kueny indicated that the total budgeted amount for the assessment district was $297,955 which excludes the Community Center. Councilmember Brown stated that by the year 2,000 the individual assessment would be $200 per year. MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Lawrason seconded a motion to approve Resolution 90 -688 confirming the assessments for Parks Maintenance. The motion carried by voice vote 3 -2, Councilmembers Brown and Montgomery dissenting. 11. Discussion /Action Items (Continued) P. Consider FY 90/91 Budget. (Continued from prior to the public hearings.) MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to reconsider the $10,000 appropriation for Monte Vista Nature Park. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Councilmember Harper said that the staff and Council should look at the funds to be spent for the Monte Vista Nature Park more thoroughly before deciding to spend them. MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved to leave the $10,000 in the budget, Peach Hill Park Zone but undesignated for Monte Vista Park. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Personnel Recommendations Mr. Kueny recommended for the Directors of Community Development, Public Works, Community Services and the City Clerk, a 5% cost of living adjustment, and for those eligible, based upon their placement on the 5 step salary range, consideration of a merit increase based upon performance. Further, that an additional 40 hours of administrative leave would be available if the City Manager rates their performance at least one level above satisfactory and the City Council concurs in that evaluation, such evaluation to occur prior to the fourth quarter of 1990/91 fiscal year; if such award of the Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 9 June 27, 1990 additional 40 hours is granted, at the employees option, it may be taken in cash during the 1990/91 fiscal year or the time can be accrued for use during the subsequent fiscal year; that would be available for those positions mentioned and the Deputy City Manager and City Manager. He said that two additional positions to be considered were the Management Analyst and the Assistant to the City Manager who would be afforded the 5% cost of living, and the merit adjustment depending upon where they were positioned in the five step salary range for their position in the same manner as stated above. For the Deputy City Manager, the recommendation is the 5% cost of living and a 5% merit adjustment effective July 1, 1990. MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Montgomery seconded a motion to approve the City Manager's recommendation as outlined above. The motion carried 5 -0 by unanimous voice vote. Mr. Kueny said that the employees covered under the second year of the PEAVAC Agreement would receive a 5% cost of living adjustment under that Agreement and he proposes an additional 5% range adjustment effective the first pay period of the new fiscal year, for Executive Secretary (1), Administrative Secretary (3), Secretary (1), Receptionist (1), Account Technician (1), and Deputy City Clerk (1); MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Montgomery seconded a motion to approve the City Manager's recommendation as outlined above. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember Lawrason seconded a motion to approve a 5% cost of living increase and a 5% merit increase for the City Manager. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to approve $2,800 in the budget to extend Summer Youth Employment for two weeks for those summer youth workers who were performing satisfactorily and to employ other youth employees. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember Lawrason seconded a motion to adopt the 1990/91 Budget. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. Councilmember Brown went on record to say that she did not approve some budgeted items. O. Consider Budget Amendments to Various Accounts in Anticipation of Year End Closing Statements. Staff Recommendation: Defer to June 27, 1990. (Continued Item 11.0. from 6/20/90) Mr. Hare gave the staff report and went over the intra- category and reserve transfers shown in Exhibits A and B of the staff report. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 10 June 27, 1990 MOTION: Councilmember Lawrason moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to approve the fiscal year end budget amendments consisting of intra- category and reserve transfers as shown in Exhibits A and B of the staff report "Year End Budget Amendments" dated June 22, 1990. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. 12. ORDINANCES: None. 13. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: None were discussed. 14. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to adjourn. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. The time of adjournment was 1:00 P.M. Q Yl- e-,y Bernardo M. Perez, Mayor