HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1991 0206 CC REGMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Moorpark, California February 6, 1991
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark was
held on February 6, 1991 in the Council Chambers of said City
located at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California.
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Lawrason called the meeting to order at 7:12 p.m.
A moment of silence was observed for those serving in the
Persian Gulf war.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Montgomery.
3. ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmembers Montgomery, Perez, Wozniak, and
Mayor Lawrason.
Steven Kueny, City Manager; Richard Hare,
Deputy City Manager; Cheryl Kane, City
Attorney; Pat Richards, Director of Community
Development; Lt. Rodriguez, Sheriff's
Department; Ken Gilbert, Director of Public
Works; Paul Porter, Senior Planner; Susan
Cauldwell, Assistant to City Manager; Phil
Newhouse, Director of Community Services;
Carolyn Greene, Management Analyst; Don
Reynolds, Management Analyst; David Baird,
Building Official; Lillian Kellerman, City
Clerk; Dorothy Vandaveer, Deputy City Clerk.
4. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS, AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
Proclamation in support of the action in responding to Iraq's
invasion of Kuwait and its threat to the Persian Gulf Region.
Mayor Lawrason read the proclamation and stated that it would
be framed and displayed.
5. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
Mr. Kueny requested that the Council consider AB241
(McClintock) with Item 8.N., as information on the Bill became
available after the posting of the agenda.
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MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Perez seconded a motion to consider AB241 (McClintock) with
Item 8.N., as information on the Bill became available after
the posting of the agenda. The motion carried by unanimous
voice vote.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Bill Davis, City Councilmember Simi Valley, spoke concerning
paramedic concerns and a permanent weigh station in Moorpark.
He said he hoped that the Cities of Simi Valley and Moorpark
would unite to influence the County to accomplish both of
these items.
Ruth Farabaugh, 13543 E. Cedarpine, representing the Northview
Neighborhood Homeowners Association spoke concerning fireplace
shrouds. She said Pardee Construction removed shrouds in her
tract but did not replace them.
Steve Brodsky, 4572 Vista Del Valle, spoke regarding the LEAP
Report. He asked that Council be aware that the program had
evolved to be a combination of the original goals as modified
by Council and Police. He asked the Council to view the long
term benefits of the program.
Ethel Sulkis, 280 Sierra, spoke regarding the LEAP Report.
She said the LEAP program reminds her of a program in New York
which got out of control.
Geret Kritzer, 12794 Summer St., spoke regarding fireplace
shrouds, complaining of the City's handling of this issue.
John Torres, 12505 Willow Hill Drive, spoke concerning the $1
million collected by the City from Urban West for construction
of a community use building. He said he believed Urban West
could provide a better building using their construction
resources than the City. On another subject (soccer fields at
the Arroyo Vista Park) , he said he felt that soccer is a
special interest group.
Eloise Brown, 13193 Annette, spoke regarding the acquisition
of the second piece of land needed for the right -of -way for
the widening on Tierra Rejada Road. She said a weigh station
was needed in the City. With regard to LEAP, she said she
supported the staff report -- the people in LEAP need to be
identifiable.
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Patti Smith, 12586 Country Meadow St., Mt. Meadows
Neighborhood Council President, spoke regarding fireplace
shrouds. She said they were anxious to see the problem
resolved because the type 3 shroud used in the Mt. Meadows
tract is potentially dangerous. She said Urban West has
indicated they would take action if the City would given
guidelines as to what remedial action would be acceptable.
She requested that the item be moved up to an earlier position
on the agenda as there were many people present for the item.
Richard Chavez, 651 Diablo Avenue, spoke concerning Item 11.F.
He said establishment of an Ad Hoc Committee to review gang
activity was a good idea as long as the review did not become
racially focused. He offered to serve on the committee.
Councilmember Perez said that the focus of the committee will
be to come up with creative programs for our local youth.
Alan Camp, 5450 Telegraph Road, Ventura, representing
Carlsberg, addressed Items 8.C. 9.C. 12.C. all relating to
Carlsberg. He asked the Council to move forward relative to
the ordinance adoptions. He said they had requested and staff
had responded to editorial corrections to the Specific Plan.
He said the Specific Plan in the agenda packet was acceptable.
He asked that his January 4, 1991 letter to the Council be
incorporated into the record. He said there still are some
very substantive items to discuss regarding the south half of
the Carlsberg Specific Plan boundary. He said that property
has a separate and distinct ownership -- a separate
application was filed on their behalf. He said there are
severe financial problems associated with the land use and
infrastructure requirements that have been or will be placed
on this portion of the property. He said we are not waiving
any rights we may have in the future.
7. COMMITTEE REPORTS:
None were given.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR (Roll Call Vote):
MOTION: Councilmember Perez moved and Councilmember
Montgomery seconded a motion to pull items 8.E., 8.F., 8.N.,
and 8.0. and approve the balance of the Consent Calendar. The
motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
A. Consider Approval of Minutes of Special Meeting of City
Council on January 9. 1991.
B. Warrant Register
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Manual Warrants 13978 - 13998 $170,619.20
Voided Warrants 12844, 14519,
14540 ($ 2,830.74)
Warrants 14563 - 14642 $316,733.62
C. Consider Transmittal of Carlsberg Documents. Staff
Recommendation: Receive and file.
D. Consider Vacation of Brookwood Drive. Staff
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 91 -736.
G. Consider Rescinding Resolution No. 86 -335 and Adopting
Resolution No. 91 -739 Designating the Ventura County
Transportation Commission as Ventura County Service
Authority for Freeway Emergencies (SAFE). Staff
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 91 -739 designating
VCTC as Ventura County's SAFE.
H. Consider City Manager Approved Contract for Grading at
City Hall by D. E. Eddings. Staff Recommendation:
Receive and file report.
I. Consider City Manager Approved Contract to Repair
Slumpstone Wall at Campus Park by Arriaga Concrete.
Staff Recommendation: Receive and file report.
J. Consider Resolution 91 -740 Rescinding Previous
Resolutions Granting Ventura County. Cablevision Time
Extensions. Staff Recommendation: Approve Resolution
No. 91 -740.
K. Consider Surplus Land from CalTrans. Staff
Recommendation: Direct staff to send a letter of
interest on the possible acquisition of the subject
property.
L. Contract for Pavement Analysis Related to a Proposed
Asphalt Overlay Project. Staff Recommendation: Approve
the agreement and authorize the Mayor to execute.
M. Consider Additional Funding for Spring and Summer
Recreation Brochure. Staff Recommendation: Appropriate
$3,000 from the General Fund Reserves for printing of the
Spring and Summer Recreation Brochures.
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P. Consider Appropriation of Additional Funds for City Hall
Portable Office Trailer. Staff Recommendation:
Appropriate money from General Fund Reserve.
Q. Consider Authorization to Proceed with the Design for the
Construction of a Sidewalk on the North Side of Los
Angeles Avenue from Spring Road to Millard. Staff
Recommendation: Authorize revisions to appropriations
and budget and select Charles Abbott to prepare project
design.
The following items were pulled from the Consent Calendar for
individual consideration:
E. Consider Final Report on Christmas Tree Recycling
Program. Staff Recommendation: Receive and file.
Mayor Lawrason stated that 76% of the trees purchased in
the City were recycled. He congratulated staff on this
program.
MOTION: Mayor Lawrason moved and Councilmember Perez seconded
a motion to receive and file the report. The motion carried
by unanimous voice vote.
F. Consider Authorizing Preparation of Engineer's Reports
for AD85 -1 and AD84 -2 for FY91/92. Staff Recommendation:
Authorize City Manager to sign letter authorizing
preparation of reports by Dwight French Associates at a
cost of $2,975 per District for a total cost of $5,950
exclusive of all City incurred direct cost.
In response to Mayor Lawrason, Ms. Cauldwell stated that
she was confident that the data base of information to be
used for the assessment was correct.
MOTION: Councilmember Lawrason moved and Councilmember Perez
seconded a motion to adopt Resolutions 91 -737 and 91 -738
authorizing preparation of engineer's reports for FY91/92 for
the Moorpark Lighting and Landscaping Maintenance Assessment
District and the Moorpark Parks Maintenance Assessment
District; authorize Dwight French and Associates to prepare
FY91/92 engineer's reports for AD84 -2 and AD85 -1 in an amount
not to exceed $9,956; authorize the City Manager to sign the
letter of agreement with Dwight French and Associates. The
motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
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N. Consider SB169 (Boatwright) a Bill to Repeal SB2557.
Staff Recommendation: Authorize the Mayor to sign a
letter in support of SB169.
Consider AB241 (McClintock) a Bill to Repeal booking fees
and property tax administration fees. Staff
Recommendation: Authorize the Mayor to sign a letter in
support of AB241.
Mayor Lawrason indicated the Council's support of both
SB169 and AB241.
MOTION: Mayor Lawrason moved and Councilmember Perez seconded
a motion to approve the staff recommendation to send letters
in support of SB169 and AB241. The motion carried by
unanimous voice vote.
O. Consider Report on Returned Assessment District Refund
Checks. Staff Recommendation: Receive and file.
Mr. Kueny went over the amended staff recommendation
which is to direct staff to attempt to contact the eight
property owners who are entitled to assessment district
refunds and direct that any refunds not claimed by April
5, 1991, be retained by the City.
Councilmember Perez asked that the time limit for
claiming refunds be extended to June 30, 1991.
MOTION: Councilmember Perez moved and Councilmember
Montgomery seconded a motion to approve the staff
recommendation as stated by Mr. Kueny above with the time
limit for claiming refunds to be extended to June 30, 1991.
The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Consider Zoning Ordinance Update - Proposed Adoption of
a Revised Ventura County Zoning Ordinance as an Interim
Measure until the Land Use and Circulation Elements of
the General Plan has been Revised. Staff Recommendation:
City Council approve the Updated Zoning Ordinance as
amended. (Continued Item 9.B. from 1/23/91) (Public
hearing remains open.)
Mr. Porter gave the staff report.
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Mayor Lawrason noted that the public hearing was still
open. As there was no one present to speak to the item,
Mayor Lawrason closed the public hearing.
After brief Council discussion, the following motion was
heard:
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Wozniak seconded a motion to determine that the project is
categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15061 (b)(3) of the
State CEQA Guidelines; rescind the current Zoning Ordinance,
Chapter 1 of Division of the Ventura County Ordinance Code
adopted by Ordinance No. 6 and Ordinance Nos. 74, 76, 113, 83,
112, 121, and 130 and adopt the current County Ordinance with
the modifications as approved by the City Council. The motion
carried by unanimous voice vote.
BY CONSENSUS: By consensus the Council determined to defer
action on the introduction of the ordinance until later in the
meeting.
B. Consider Single - Family Residential Construction
Valuation. Staff Recommendation: Adopt the draft
resolution directing that the assigned valuation be based
upon the most recent national construction costs data as
published by the International Conference of Building
Officials and that such valuation be adjusted annually.
Mr. Richards gave the staff report. He indicated that
the Chamber of Commerce had communicated that they had no
concerns with the resolution. He also stated that no
response had been received from the Building Industry
Association.
Mayor Lawrason opening the public hearing. As there was
no one present to speak to the item, Mayor Lawrason
closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Wozniak seconded a motion to approve the staff recommendation
to approve the use of the valuations assigned by the
International Conference of Building Officials; direct the
Building Official to set the value of single family
residential construction at the January 1991 I.C.B.O. level;
direct that annually, each January, the Building Official
place on the Council's agenda an updated construction value
for single family residential dwellings; adopt Resolution No.
91 -741. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
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C. Consider Proposed Rezoninq of the Carlsberg Specific Plan
Area from R -E. R -E -1 and RPD 1.6 to C -P -D (SP) M-1(SP) "'
OS (SP) R -A (SP) RPD lu (SP), RPD 2u (SP), RPD 3u (SP)
and RPD 5u(SP). Staff Recommendation: Council approve
the zone changes as recommended by the Planning
Commission and staff.
Mr. Porter gave the staff report.
Mayor Lawrason opened the public hearing. Mayor Lawrason
stated that Mr. Alan Camp had previously addressed this
item under public comment and was no longer in attendance
at the meeting. There being no other speakers, Mayor
Lawrason closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Wozniak seconded a motion to find the subsequent use of the
Final Environmental Impact Report for the Carlsberg Specific
Plan is adequate for the rezoning of the Carlsberg property,
and that the EIR adequately identifies the impacts that would
be created by the rezoning of the property to be consistent
with the land use designations for the Carlsberg Specific Plan
property. The motion passed by unanimous voice vote.
Ms. Kane advised the Council regarding accepting the
January 4, 1991 letter referenced by Mr. Camp during
public comment. She said the letter was delivered after
the conclusion of the public hearing on the Specific
Plan. She said the Council could accept the letter into
the record of this proceeding which is the proceeding
relative to the zoning ordinance but note should be taken
that the letter is not germane to these proceedings.
BY CONSENSUS: By consensus the Council determined to include
the January 4, 1991 letter previously received from Mr. Camp
into the record of this hearing, noting that it is not germane
to this proceeding.
Ms. Kane read one correction to proposed Ordinance No.
136 into the record, changing "RESOLVE" to "ORDAIN" in
the enacting clause. She then read the ordinance title
of the ordinance to rezone the Carlsberg Specific Plan
property.
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Perez seconded a motion to read the ordinance title. The
motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
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MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Perez seconded a motion to waive further reading and declare
Ordinance No. 136 introduced for first reading. The motion
carried by unanimous voice vote.
D. Consider Re- Appropriation of 1988/89, 1989/90 and 1990191
Community Development Block Grant funds, ($473,716) to
Meet Expenditure Deadlines. Staff Recommendation:
Reappropriate $242,266 for a loan to the City of Santa
Paula.
Mr. Reynolds gave the staff report. He recommended that
the public hearing be opened and the item continued as
new information had been received from the County and
other local agencies which needed to be analyzed.
Mayor Lawrason opened the public hearing. There was no
one present to speak to the item.
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Wozniak seconded a motion to continue this item to February
13, 1991; the public hearing to remain open. The motion
carried by unanimous voice vote.
10. COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Councilmember Perez noted that construction on the freeway
connector is scheduled to begin the first of April 1991.
Councilmember Wozniak noted that the DARE culmination is
tomorrow night at Flory School and he would be attending.
Councilmember Wozniak congratulated his 13 year old son on his
birthday.
Councilmember Montgomery said he had received communication
from Performance Nursery and asked if staff were investigating
concerns regarding cost sharing for an electrical meter
device.
Councilmember Montgomery stated that he will not be in
attendance for the February 20, 1991 City Council meeting.
Mayor Lawrason indicated that he will be in attendance for the
DARE culmination. He said DARE culminations were very
stirring experiences and recommended the citizens attend.
BY CONSENSUS: By consensus the Council determined to re -order
item 11.C. to be heard before item 11.A.
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11. ACTION /DISCUSSION ITEMS:
February 6, 1991
C. Consider Status of the Fireplace Shrouds Issue. Staff
Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate.
Mr. Richards gave the staff report.
In response to Councilmember Montgomery, Mr. Baird
indicated that a permit must be pulled to change
fireplace shrouds and that no other type besides a so-
called type 1 shroud would be approved by the City. He
also stated that Urban West Communities had not pulled a
permit to change even one fireplace shroud.
BY CONSENSUS: By consensus the Council determined that Urban
West Communities should be contacted early tomorrow morning
regarding the need to pull permits and change type 3 fireplace
shrouds to type 1 fireplace shrouds.
Patti Smith was allowed to address the Council again and
asked what the City's recommendation was for existing
type 2 shrouds.
Mr. Kueny said that the City's interpretation of the
Building Code in force at the time of original
installation is that the so- called type 2 shrouds were
acceptable. He said type 2 shrouds have not been shown
to be hazardous but the building codes currently in place
require a type 1 shroud.
Councilmember Montgomery clarified that there is no
demonstrable problem with type 2 shrouds but in pulling
a permit today, only a type 1 is permitted under the
code.
Ruth Farabaugh asked what the City intended to do with
regard to the removal of fireplace shrouds in Tract 2865
(Pardee). She said Pardee had removed the fireplace
shrouds but not replaced them.
In response to Councilmember Montgomery, Mr. Richards
indicated that he would have to research whether permits
were pulled by Pardee for removal of fireplace shrouds.
BY CONSENSUS: By consensus the Council determined to request
a report on whether permits were pulled by Pardee for removal
of shrouds in Tract 2865; this portion of the Fireplace
Shrouds issue to be continued to 2/13/91.
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A. Consider Moorpark Law Enforcement Assistance Program
(LEAP) - A Citizen Patrol. Staff Recommendation: Direct
staff as deemed appropriate. (Continued Item 11.C. from
January 23, 1991)
Lt. Rodriguez gave the staff report.
In response to Mayor Lawrason, Lt. Rodriguez indicated
that there would be no decrease or change in patrolling
if the LEAP program were implemented. He said there
would be no cost savings in that area.
Mr. Harvey Plaks was permitted to address the Council.
He expressed his concerns over the LEAP program, saying
that he believed it was better to use City funds to
improve lighting and existing programs.
The Council discussed concerns over liability and budget
issues concerned with the LEAP program.
BY CONSENSUS: By consensus the Council determined to request
a report on whether the Southern California Joint Powers
Insurance Authority (SCJPIA) would cover the City's liability
with the LEAP program under the City's general liability
insurance coverages and if there would be a surcharge
involved.
BY CONSENSUS: By consensus the Council determined to request
a position statement from the County Sheriff's Department on
their assumption of liability with this program.
MOTION: Mayor Lawrason moved and Councilmember Perez seconded
a motion to continue the item to the February 13, 1991 City
Council meeting to review the information from the County
Sheriff's Department and SCJPIA. The motion carried by
unanimous voice vote.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting the Mayor declared a break. The time
was 9:50 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 10:15 p.m.
B. Consider Planned Development Permit Nos. 1062/1063 (The
Embassy Group Inc.) Request for an Additional Time
Extension. Staff Recommendation: Grant conditional six
month time extension. (Continued Item 11.A. from January
23, 1991)
Mr. Richards gave the staff report.
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Mr. Kueny recommended continuing the item to the February
13, 1991 City Council meeting and sending a letter to
Embassy that the Council would act upon the time
extension at that meeting.
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Perez seconded a motion to continue this matter until further
consideration at the February 13, 1991 City Council meeting.
The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
D. Consider Code Enforcement Citation Authority and Pro-Dosed
Bail Schedule. Staff Recommendation: That the Council
approve the use of citation authority by Code Enforcement
officers and approve the related bail schedule.
Resolutions No. 91 -742 and 91 -743.
Mr. Richards gave the staff report.
Mayor Lawrason stated that he did not want to see code
enforcement escalate to police action.
Mr. Richards clarified that the procedures and policies
associated with this process had yet to be put in place.
He suggested that the Council review the procedures and
policies prior to implementation of this program.
In response to Councilmember Montgomery, Mr. Richards
said it will be at least another 30 days before the
procedures and policies are ready for review.
MOTION: Councilmember Perez moved and Councilmember
Montgomery seconded a motion to adopt Resolutions No. 91 -742
and 91 -743; no program implementation to occur until after the
policies and procedures associated with the program are
reviewed by the Council. The motion carried by voice vote
3 -1, Mayor Lawrason dissenting.
E. Consider Citywide Patriotic Display to Support Operation
Desert Storm. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as
deemed appropriate.
Ms. Greene gave the staff report noting the revision on
costs given to the Council.
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MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Lawrason seconded a motion to approve the purchase of flags
from All the Kings in San Diego, ribbon from Elaine Cordeau in
Moorpark, and plastic survey tape from Continental Art in
Reseda; $2,000 to be appropriated out of Gann Fund monies
earmarked for the study of street light illumination in the
City. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
F. Consider Establishment of an Ad Hoc Committee to Review
Gang Activity. Staff Recommendation: Establish ad hoc
committee.
Mr. Kueny gave the staff report. He recommended that the
Ad Hoc Committee meet once or twice and then come back
with a recommendation to the full Council.
Mayor Lawrason and Councilmember Perez volunteered to
serve on the Ad Hoc Committee.
Mayor Lawrason indicated that the meetings) be held
consisting of representatives from:
1.
City (3)
2.
MUSD (2)
3.
Sheriff (2)
4.
Moorpark Boys
and Girls Club
5.
Chamber of
of Commerce
2 Councilmembers and
1 Board Member and 1
Lt. Rodriguez and 1
Executive Director
1 Representative
City Manager
Staff Person
other
Councilmember Montgomery suggested adding some public
members, possibly Mr. Chavez, to a task force once
formed.
MOTION: Mayor Lawrason moved and Councilmember Wozniak
seconded a motion to form the Ad Hoc Committee consistent with
the membership above; the Ad Hoc Committee to determine
potential courses of action and who should be directly
involved in these efforts and to address the formation and
membership of a task force that would thoroughly review the
matter. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
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G. Consider Council Committee Youth Dance Report. Staff
Recommendation: Approve Council Youth Dance Program
Committee recommendations.
Councilmember Perez said that Our Town Teens will be
developing their calendar on February 24. He said after
that there will be a clearer idea of what kind of program
Our Town Teens will be developing regarding the teen
dance that targets the 13 to 19 year old group. As the
member of the Council Youth Dance Committee, he said he
recommended the Council support the Council Committee
recommendations as outlined in the staff report:
1. Our Town Teens group be given use of the Apricot
Room two Fridays or Saturdays each month for the
purpose of sponsoring Teen Dances for youth ages 13
to 19 through the remainder of the current school
year.
2. All fees associated with use of the Apricot Room
and kitchen be waived except for direct staff costs
for one Maintenance Worker, which may include
setup, cleanup and attendance at each dance.
3. Attendance to the dances be open to any teenager
aged 13 to 19 regardless of what school they attend
provided they have a school identification card.
4. Our Town Teens establish their own rules and
regulations for dance conduct.
5. City be named as additional insured on their
insurance policy for period of use of the community
Center for their dances.
6. The City, beginning in March, hold a monthly dance
for students in grades 7 & 8 attending school in
the Moorpark Unified School District or outside the
district provided they have a school identification
card and live in the corporate boundaries of
Moorpark, provided the City is assisted by outside
groups to serve as chaperons. As an incentive to
solicit other groups to assist the City, the snack
bar would be offered to each respective group, and
all revenues collected would be theirs. (Moorpark
Kiwanis has previously volunteered to chaperon one
youth dance and will be requested to do so in
March.)
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7. The opportunity be made available to other Moorpark
based community organizations to sponsor Youth
Dances provided they meet the City's requirements.
Should those groups not wish to staff the snack
bar, the opportunity would be offered to MYAC or
other Moorpark based community organizations.
8. The Parks and Recreation Commission evaluate and
provide the City Council a full report on the
dances after the May dance is held.
MOTION: Councilmember Perez moved and Councilmember
Montgomery seconded a motion to approve the Council Committee
recommendations presented in the staff report recommendation
as presented above. The motion carried by unanimous voice
vote.
H. Consider A Report Regarding Consideration for the
Possible Vacation of Park Lane, North of Los Angeles
Avenue, in Conjunction with a Proposal to Provide a
Cross - Connection between Mission Bell Plaza and the
Moorpark Town Center. Staff Recommendation: Direct the
Community Development Committee and staff as deemed
appropriate.
Mr. Richards gave the staff report.
Councilmember Montgomery said that more information is
needed on the circulation pattern to determine the
viability of this proposal.
Loretta Walsh, Asset Manager for the Town Center,
addressed the Council explaining the plan.
Councilmember Lawrason said he thinks the plan has some
merit.
Councilmember Wozniak concurred with Mayor Lawrason but
said that there are too many variables to consider
without more information.
BY CONSENSUS: By consensus the Council agreed that the
project had merit and urged the applicant to continue work on
this approach which may be a viable option once complete
circulation information is available.
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9. A. Consider Zoning Ordinance Update - Ordinance No. 137 -
Proposed Adoption of a Revised Ventura County Zoning
Ordinance as an Interim Measure until the Land Use and
Circulation Elements of the General Plan has been
Revised. Staff Recommendation: City Council approve the
Updated Zoning Ordinance as amended. (Continued Item
9.B. from 1/23/91) (Public hearing remains open.)
This item was continued from earlier in the meeting.
Ms. Kane read revisions to the ordinance. She then read
the ordinance title.
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Perez seconded a motion to read the ordinance title. The
motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Perez seconded a motion to waive further reading and declare
Ordinance No. 137 introduced for first reading. The motion
carried by unanimous voice vote.
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Perez seconded a motion to authorize the preparation of a
summary for Ordinance No. 137. The motion carried by
unanimous voice vote.
12. ORDINANCES:
A. Consider Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 135
- An Ordinance Adopting Zone change No. 90 -3 (Urban West
Communities). (Continued Item 12.A. from January 23,
1991)
Ms. Kane read the title of Ordinance No. 135.
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Perez seconded a motion to read the ordinance title. The
motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Perez seconded a motion to waive further reading and declare
Ordinance No. 135 read for the second time and adopted. The
motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
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B. Consider Introduction of Ordinance No. 138 - An Ordinance
Adopting the Community Design Plan and the Development
Standards as described in the Carlsberg Specific Plan as
the Zoning Regulations for Said Planning Area. (Continued
Item 12.B. from January 23, 1991)
Ms. Kane read the ordinance title.
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Wozniak seconded a motion to read the ordinance title. The
motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Wozniak seconded a motion to waive further reading and declare
Ordinance No. 138 introduced for first reading. The motion
carried by unanimous voice vote.
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Perez seconded a motion to authorize the preparation of a
summary of Ordinance No. 138. The motion carried by unanimous
voice vote.
13. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
Councilmember Perez asked for clarification on whether the
question of developing soccer field playing areas would go to
the Parks and Recreation Commission as an agenda item.
Mr. Newhouse said it was on the next Parks and Recreation
Commission agenda.
BY CONSENSUS: By consensus the Council determined that at the
end of the meeting they would be announcing adjournment to
February 13, 1991, and would continue discussion of items
9.A., 11.A., and 11.C. as it relates to the fireplace shroud
issue relative to Pardee Tract 2865.
14. CLOSED SESSION:
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Perez seconded a motion to adjourn to Closed Session for a
discussion of all items listed on the agenda:
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)
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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.
I. Litigation concerning the Moorpark Mosquito Abatement
District vs. City of Moorpark.
J. Litigation concerning Colonial Mortgage vs. the City of
Moorpark.
K. Negotiations for Real Property at 289 Casey Road
(Moorpark Unified School District) pursuant to Government
Code Section 54945.8.
L. Negotiations for Real Property on Los Angeles Avenue
(East) pursuant to Government Code Section 54945.8.
M. Litigation concerning City of Moorpark vs. Chuy's
Restaurant.
N. Negotiations for Real Property for three properties
concerning Avenida Colonia and Nogales Street
Reconstruction project: 1) Simon (APN 513 - 032 -04), 2)
Faircloth (APN 513 - 033 -01), and 3) Ceniceros /Beltran (APN
513 - 024 -06)
O. Negotiation for real property on the south side of Tierra
Rejada Road, east of Spring Road (Watt).
The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting a recess was declared. The time
was 11:10 p.m.
The meeting reconvened into Closed Session at 11:20 p.m.
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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 11:55 p.m.
The meeting reconvened into Open Session at 12:10 p.m.
Mr. Kueny stated that there was no action to report out
of Closed Session and only items 14.A., 14.C., and 14.M.
had been discussed.
15. ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION: Councilmember Perez moved and Councilmember
Montgomery seconded a motion to adjourn to 7:00 p.m. on
February 13, 1991. The motion carried by unanimous voice
vote. The time was 12:11 p.m.
LPaullW. Lawrason Jr., Mayorif
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