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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1991 0130 CC JNTMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL Moorpark, California January 30, 1991 A Special Joint Meeting of the Moorpark City Council and the moorpark Unified School District held in Council Chambers of said City located at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California. 1. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Lawrason called the Moorpark City Council to order at 5:12 p.m. President Hubbard called the Moorpark Unified School District Board of Education to order at 5:12 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL: City: Councilmembers Montgomery, Perez, Wozniak, and Mayor Lawrason Steven Kueny, City Manager; Richard Hare, Deputy City Manager; and Lillian Kellerman, City Clerk. School District: Boardmembers Baldwin, Castro, Nainoa, and President Hubbard; Patty Waters absent. Thomas Duffy, Superintendent; Enrique Munoz, Attorney; and Judy Zawisza, Secretary. The City Council and Board of Education observed a moment of silence for those serving in the Persian Gulf war. 3. DISCUSSION: Casey Road School Site President Hubbard stated that the "Stipulation Regarding Inadmissibility of Settlement Discussions" previously agreed upon would apply to this joint meeting. She also said that any proposals agreed upon this evening are not agreements just proposals. Patty Waters joined the meeting at 5:20 p.m. Mr. Duffy said that the Board of Education had met its responsibility to A &R Development and could now consider other proposals. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 2 January 30, 1991 In response to President Hubbard, Councilmember Montgomery said that the 120 dwelling unit figure could be a starting point for any development on the Casey Road Property. BY CONSENSUS: By consensus the Council determined that 120 dwelling units for a project should be the starting number used for discussion with developers. President Hubbard asked what type of unit would the City find acceptable for the project. BY CONSENSUS: By consensus the Council determined that any viable project should be considered but a mobile home park; density being an important consideration. The Board expressed concern over having to provide for additional students from the project and that for that reason a Senior Citizen project would be viewed with favor. The Board provided an "Initial Proposal from the Board of Education to City Council" dated January 30, 1991. Proposal X• In consideration for the right to develop residential structures enclosing 232 bedrooms and appropriate ancillary facilities the district will agree to sell to the City portions of the Casey Road property. The property and the price are: Lower Fields - $3,000,000 Auditorium - $ 600,000 BY CONSENSUS: By consensus the Council determined that the price for the lower fields in Proposal X was too much. Proposal Y• The District will agree to sell the Casey Road property to the City in its entirety, excepting only that property which the District has agreed to sell to the Boys and Girls Club, for the sum: Purchase Price - $7,000,000 Down Payment - $2,000,000 Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 3 January 30, 1991 The terms to be no interest for the first 18 months in consideration for the District's continued use of the football stadium, the lower fields, the maintenance facility and the buildings in use at the Community High School. Councilmember Montgomery discussed that payments from the Redevelopment Agency could not be used since other lawsuits are pending against the Redevelopment Agency. Certificates of Participation (COP) were discussed as a possible financing mechanism for the City. It was pointed out by the City that COP 's require a guaranteed revenue source for repayment. Boardmember Waters suggested a creative way to finance the property might be by using the already existing buildings to generate income as rental property. Councilmember Montgomery stated that he was not in favor of commercial zoning for any portion of the property. In response to Councilmember Montgomery, Boardmember Castro said she would favor commercial zoning to allow the uses proposed by Boardmember Waters. Councilmember Montgomery said he favored the previous proposal of the Board to allow the City to purchase the lower fields for $1.7 million. Councilmember Perez concurred with Councilmember Montgomery. Mr. Duffy explained Proposal Z, suggesting a close working relationship with the City on the drafting of an RFP. Proposal Z: The District will agree to issuing jointly a Request for Proposals (RFP) with the City identifying the need for and the conditions relating to a senior housing development to be constructed on the Casey Road property. The proposed agreement would of necessity require that the two entities establish: Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 4 January 30, 1991 1. A minimum level of income for the District, including sale /lease proceeds from the project and sale proceeds from the City; 2. Environmental assessment criteria; 3. A contribution of staff time from each agency in developing the RFP and reviewing the responses; 4. Deadlines for the RFP process; and 5. A streamlined process for the project's approval beginning with the receipt of the RFP's. The proposals assume that the District and the City will agree to terms relating to Redevelopment income sharing. Mr. Kueny stated that the RFP should state the School District's desires and the City's. Mayor Lawrason said Mr. Duffy should put the RFP together with the City then looking at the draft and giving comments on it. Councilmember Montgomery said it should have the added caveat that "this is the best we can do -- give us your best shot." BY CONSENSUS: By consensus the Council determined that the process for the RFP outlined by Mayor Lawrason was acceptable. BY CONSENSUS: By consensus the Board determined that these parameters for the RFP were acceptable. Mr. Kueny said that the disposition of the auditorium needed to be clarified and could the structural engineering study on the auditorium commence. BY CONSENSUS: By consensus the Board determined that the City could move forward with the structural engineering study. Mr. Duffy clarified that in previous discussions the District had agreed to share in that expense at the close of escrow. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 5 January 30, 1991 Councilmember Wozniak asked that the use of school facilities by the City be re- instated by the Board. MOTION: Boardmember Waters moved and Boardmember Nainoa seconded a motion to lift the ban on City use of School District Facilities. The motion carried by voice vote 5 -0. Redevelopment Mr. Duffy explained the School Board's position. In response to Mr. Kueny's suggestion that the Casey Road site and redevelopment issues be separated, he indicated that it was prudent for the Redevelopment matter to be settled in conjunction with the negotiations for the Casey Road property. The Council and Board discussed redevelopment tax increment sharing. Mr. Duffy said that language should be included in an agreement with the City that if there is a problem with the Board of Education General Fund because of State legislative action the agreement be will be redefined. The Council and Board discussed separately "running the numbers" before continuing further discussions. Board of Education Adjournment President Hubbard adjourned the Board of Education to reconvene at the School District office. The time was 7:35 p.m. AT THIS POINT in the meeting Mayor Lawrason declared a recess. The Council reconvened at 7:55 p.m. 4. Consider Evaluation of Contact for City Engineering Services. Councilmember Montgomery said that the Budget and Finance Committee had looked at providing engineering services in -house as well as having those services provided by firms other than Willdan. He said the City had made a arrangement with another firm that was more advantageous. He said it was the recommendation of the Committee to terminate the contract with Willdan effective March 1, 1991. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 6 5. ATTEST: January 30, 1991 MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Wozniak seconded a motion to terminate the Willdan, effective March 1, 1991; directed to negotiate a contract with Charles engineering services. The motion carried voice vote. ADJOURNMENT: Councilmember contract with City Manager Abbott for by unanimous MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember Perez seconded a motion to adjourn. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. The time was 7:55 p.m. Paul W. La*rason Jr., Ma br