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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1991 0925 CC ADJMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL Moorpark, California September 25, 1991 An Adjourned Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorparx was held on September 25, 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 7:10 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Dr. Everett Braun. 3. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Montgomery, Perez, Talley, Wozniak, and Mayor Lawrason. Steven Kueny, City Manager; Richard Hare, Deputy City Manager; Cheryl Kane, City Attorney; Pat Richards, Director of Community Development; Lt. Dean, Sheriff's Department; Ken Gilbert, Director of Public Works; Mary Lindley, Assistant to the City Manager; Phil Newhouse, Director of Community Services; Dirk Lovett, Assistant City Engineer; Lillian Kellerman, City Clerk; Dorothy Vandaveer, Deputy City Clerk. 4. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS, AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: There were none presented. 5. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA: MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember Perez seconded a motion to add a discussion of emergency medical service in Moorpark to the agenda. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember Perez seconded a motion to add to the agenda a discussion of the sidewalk project on the north side of Los Angeles Avenue between Millard Street and Spring Road, which is currently in progress. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 6. PUBLIC COMMENT: Connie Lawrason, 4291 Ambermeadow Street, provided copies of the updated Ventura County Bicycle map to the City Council. The map was updated by the Ventura County Transportation Commission's Citizen's Transportation Advisory Committee, of which Mrs. Lawrason is an appointee. Minutes of the City council Moorpark, California 2 September 25, 1991 7. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Mayor Lawrason provided a report regarding the library fees. He said he, Councilmember Montgomery and Ms. Lindley attended a meeting with Mayor Frank Schillo and members of Thousand Oaks City Staff. He stated it is apparent that the ordinance to put the new fee in place to charge non - residents for the use of the Thousand Oaks library is moving forward and that Moorpark residents will have to pay for checking out library books. He said the Council will pursue other alternatives such as formation of a special district or arrangement with the County to expand the present Moorpark library in the future. 8. CONSENT CALENDAR: (Roll Call Vote) None. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. Consider Resolution of Necessity No. 91- to Acguire Certain Street Right -of -Way at 14110 Los Angeles Avenue (Pattonl. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 91- (Continued Item 9.A. from 9/18/91) Mayor Lawrason noted that the public hearing was still open. There was no one to speak to the item. MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember Perez seconded a motion to continue this item to the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting of October 2, 1991. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. C. Consider DA -91 -2 - A Request for Surplus Development Allotments by the Westland Company. Staff Recommendation: 1) Evaluate the tentative point ranking recommended by staff and make a determination on point assignment consistent with Resolutions 87 -421 and 88 -522, and 2) adopt Resolution No. 91- , resolution of approval for DA -91 -2 (Westland Company Project). Award of allotments shall be made available when the zone change is effective. (Continued Item 9.A. from 9/18/91) Mayor Lawrason noted that the public hearing was still open. There was no one to speak to the item. MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember Wozniak seconded a motion to continue this item to the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting of October 2, 1991. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Minutes of the City council Moorpark, California 3 September 25, 1991 F. Consider Zoning Code Ordinance Amendment Regarding Parking Requirements within Private Multi -Level Structures. Staff Recommendation: Should the Council desire to amend the City's zoning code regarding parking standards for multi -level parking garages it is recommended that spaces be no smaller than 8.5 by 20 feet in size. (Continued Item 9.F, from 9/18/91). Pat Richards gave the staff report. Eloise Brown, 13193 Annette Street, stated that parking at Litton will be controlled by Litton as it is a private parking lot. She suggested that if there is a problem with the size of the parking spaces, Litton can deal with it internal to their operations and that it should not be a City concern. In response to Councilmembers Talley and Montgomery, Pat Richards clarified that Litton's original request as stated in a letter dated April 25, 1991, requested a 25 -foot aisle width and a 19.5 -foot length to the parking spaces. Mayor Lawrason noted that the public hearing remains open. There being no speakers Mayor Lawrason closed the public hearing. MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember Talley seconded a motion to direct staff to prepare an ordinance revising the City's zoning code to reflect that parking stalls in private multi -level parking facilities will allow for 25 -foot drive aisles, stalls measuring 19.5 feet deep x 9.00 feet wide. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Councilmember Perez clarified that this motion has no provision for compact spaces. H. Consider Zoninq Code Ordinance Amendment Reaardina Auto Bod Repair and Painting Uses in Commercial and Industrial Zones. Staff Recommendation: Approve Planning Commission resolution as modified and direct staff to prepare revised ordinance. (Continued Item 9.H. from 9/18/91). Pat Richards gave the staff report. Mayor Lawrason opened the public hearing. There being no speakers Mayor Lawrason closed the public hearing. Minutes of the City council Moorpark, California 4 September 25, 1991 Mr. Richards stated that spray booths for painting are regulated by building code, fire and the Air Pollution Control District regulations. He stated that staff believes painting is a component part of the auto body repair operation and that the Planning Commission's intent was to allow it as part of the Commercial Planned Development process rather than applicants having to file a Conditional Use Permit application in addition to the CPD. MOTION: Mayor Lawrason moved and Councilmember Montgomery seconded a motion 1) to require that if an applicant's business, zoned commercial, has not identified auto body painting as a use on the original entitlement application then they will be required to apply for a Conditional Use Permit to allow the auto body painting, 2) to direct staff to prepare a revised ordinance which will set forth that all new auto body repair and painting uses must post a $10,000 bond with the City to guarantee condition compliance, 3) that all four zones C -2, CPD, M -1 and M -2 will require Conditional Use Permits if auto body painting is requested after the entitlement application has been filed, and 4) Staff to request Mr. Velasquez to apply for a Minor Modification for the auto body and paint business in PD 1065. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 10. COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS: Councilmember Perez noted that the Ventura County Board of Supervisors has approved the new supervisorial districts. He said as a result of this change, District No. 5 will have a majority of Hispanic voters. He commended the Supervisors for taking the action as it comes close to meeting the requirements of the Voting Rights Act. He commended Supervisor Vicky Howard for her support in the process. AT THIS POINT in the meeting, the City Attorney left the meeting. 11. ACTION /DISCUSSION ITEMS: A. Reconsider Previous Actions Regarding Resolutions of Approval for Residential Planned Development Permit Nos. 90 -1, 90 -3 and 90 -4 Plus Tentative Tract Maps 4738 and 4726 (Applicant - The Westland Company). Staff Recommendation: Make no change to conditions of approval. (Continued Item 11.A. from 9/18/91) MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember Perez seconded a motion to continue this item to the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting of October 2, 1991. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Minutes of the City council Moorpark, California 5 September 25, 1991 C. Consider Affordable Housing and Resale Restriction Agreements for Saranac Ventures, Inc. (Westland - Tract Nos. 4726 and 4738) Residential Project. Staff Recommendation: Approve Affordable Housing and Resale Restriction Agreements and direct Mayor to sign Affordable Housing Agreement. (Continued Item 11.C. from 9/18/91) MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember Perez seconded a motion to continue this item to the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting of October 2, 1991. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. E. Consider Community Services Department Logo. Staff Recommendation: Approve Parks and Recreation Commission recommendation. (Continued Item 11.E. from 9/18/91) The Council discussed the design selected by the Parks and Recreation Commission as the Community Services Department logo. Councilmember Montgomery suggested that a contest be held to determine the design. Councilmember Wozniak said he felt a contest was not needed and the Council should accept the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Commission. Councilmember Talley said he concurred with Councilmember Wozniak. MOTION: Councilmember Perez moved and Councilmember Montgomery seconded a motion to direct the Parks and Recreation Commission to conduct a design contest for the Community Services Department Logo and direct them to choose the winner. The motion carried by a 3 -2 voice vote, Councilmember Talley and Wozniak dissenting. G. Consider Rescheduling Meeting Date for Second Meeting in October. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate. (Continued Item 9.G. from 9/18/91) CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined that it will not be necessary to reschedule the second meeting date in October. Minutes of the City council Moorpark, California 6 September 25, 1991 H. Consider Available Options to Pursue the Possible Construction of Block Walls Along the Rear Property Lines of Properties on Sherman Avenue (Los Angeles Avenue West of Spring Road). Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate. (Continued Item 9.H. from 9/18/91) Ken Gilbert gave the staff report. Councilmember Talley indicated that the residents who live close to the construction are becoming more concerned about the noise level and privacy. He indicated that a wall needs to be erected. Councilmember Montgomery concurred that a noise buffer needs to be constructed and asked if such a project would meet the criteria for funding from the Los Angeles Avenue Area of Contribution. Mr. Kueny said he felt the real intent of the Area of Contribution is to address traffic concerns and the construction of a wall does not accomplish that intent. After further discussion, the following motion was heard: MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember Montgomery seconded a motion to direct consideration of this item to the Public Works /Facilities Committee for them to meet with as many of the residents of Sherman Avenue as possible to address their concerns and to evaluate the situation further as to options. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. K. Consider Emergency Medical Service in Moorpark. Mayor Lawrason stated that Supervisor Vicky Howard has formed an Ad Hoc Committee to discuss the status of emergency medical service in the County. He indicated that he and Councilmember Montgomery will be attending the meeting and want to know the consensus of the Council on this subject to be communicated at the meeting. Councilmember Perez expressed support for the program proposed by the Ventura County Firefighter's Association and said Supervisor Howard should be encouraged to proceed with the Firefighter's proposed program. Minutes of the City council Moorpark, California 7 September 25, 1991 Councilmember Montgomery indicated that the total cost of the program is $96,000 and the City has allocated $125,000 to this program. He said the Council should schedule an agenda item for October 2 to formally direct a letter to be written to the Board of Supervisors accepting the proposed program costs, expressing a strong commitment on the part of the City for the program and urging the Board of Supervisors to place the item on their agenda in order to proceed with the program. In addition, he stated that the City Council should actively seek housing for ambulance service in the City in the event Pruner Ambulance provided a unit for such housing. He said the Council should identify a funding source for housing the Pruner ambulance in the City. Councilmember Talley stated that having paramedics located in the fire stations is the best solution and that the Board of Supervisors should implement the program as soon as possible. Councilmember Wozniak said the County should make their decision now and proceed quickly. CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to place discussion of Emergency Medical Services on the October 2 agenda to allow the Council to formalize their position on this matter and to communicate this to the Board of Supervisors. 11.L. Consider Raising Contingency Ceiling for the Los Angeles Avenue Sidewalk Project. Mr. Gilbert gave the staff report. He explained that two signal poles are lower than the curb so the curb must be removed to lower it. The cost for performing this additional work could be as much as $5, 000 which would exceed the 10% contingency previously authorized by Council. Mr. Gilbert requested that the 10% contingency be increased an additional 10% and that the City Manager be allowed to sign the Change Order to the contract. Mr. Gilbert clarified that the project would still be less than the total appropriation for the project. MOTION: Councilmember Perez moved and Councilmember Montgomery seconded a motion to accept the staff recommendation to increase the contingency by 10% for the project and authorize the City Manager to execute a change order to the contract. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Minutes of the City council Moorpark, California 8 September 25, 1991 12. ORDINANCES: A. Consider Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 144 - An Ordinance Adopting Zone Change No Z -90 -2 (Westland Company. (Continued Item 12.A. from 9/18/91) MOTION: Councilmember Perez moved and Councilmember Montgomery seconded a motion to continue this item to October 2, 1991. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 13. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: 14. CLOSED SESSION: No Closed Session was held. 15. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION: Mayor Lawrason moved and Councilmember Montgomery seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. The time was 9:00 p.m. Paul W. Ldwrason J , Mayor ATTEST: