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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1992 0115 CC REGMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL Moorpark, California January 15, 1992 A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark was held on January 15, 1992 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 7:17 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Sally Coons. 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; Don Reynolds, Management Analyst; Charles Abbott, City Engineer; Dirk Lovett, Assistant City Engineer; Lillian Kellerman, City Clerk; Dorothy Vandaveer, Deputy City Clerk. 4. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS, AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: Recognition of Employee of the Month for January, Sally Coons. Mayor Lawrason congratulated Ms. Coons on being named Employee of the Month. 5. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA: None. 6. PUBLIC COMMENT: A. Connie Lawrason, 4291 Ambermeadow, gave a report on the last Ventura County Citizens Transportation Advisory Committee (CTAC) meeting. B. Eloise Brown, 13193 Annette Street, said she would like the City to publicize the City Council agenda on Channel 10. C. Nancy DeLegge, 51 -1006 Majestic Court, commented on the day laborer issue. She stated that the businesses and residents affected by this issue should have been allowed more time to respond. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 2 7. COMMITTEE REPORTS: January 15, 1992 Councilmember Montgomery reported on two Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy meetings. Mayor Lawrason reported that he spoke to Assemblyman McClintock regarding the day laborer issue. He said Assemblyman McClintock's staff would be contacting City staff regarding the issue. 8. CONSENT CALENDAR: (Roll Call Vote) MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember Montgomery seconded a motion to pull item B.B. and approve the balance of the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. A. Warrant Register FY 1991 -92 Manual Warrants 14359 - 14361 Regular Warrants 16487 - 16591 (Continued Item 8.B. of 1/8/92) $ 686.40 $394,915.34 C. Consider Purchase of Sony BM815 Micro Cassette Transcriber for the City Manager's Office. Staff Recommendation: Authorize the purchase of a Sony BM 815 Micro Cassette Transcriber for the City Manager's Office from Executive Communication Systems of Ventura at a cost of $385.00 plus tax of $27.91, for a total expenditure of $412.91 from line item 01.117.905. D. Consider Amicus in Arcadia Redevelopment Agency v. Ikemoto. Staff Recommendation: Authorize City to join Amicus. E. Consider Agreement with the Embassy Group. Staff Recommendation: Approve the Agreement subject to final language approval by City Attorney and City Manager and authorize the Mayor to sign. The following item was pulled from the Consent Calendar for individual consideration: B. Consider Authorization to Advertise for Receipt of Bids for the Construction of Storm Drain, Curb, Gutter and Sidewalk Improvements on High Street. Staff Recommendation: Approve plans and authorize advertisement for receipt of bids. Mayor Lawrason expressed his concern that the property owners impacted by the project be notified regarding the design and construction of the project. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 3 January 15, 1992 MOTION: Mayor Lawrason moved and Councilmember Montgomery seconded a motion to approve the staff recommendation to approve the project design and direct staff to seek and obtain private construction easements where required and to authorize staff to proceed with advertisement for receipt of bids for the project and to notice at lease the property owners that front the project. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. Consider Approval of the City's Paratransit Bus Plan as Required by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Staff Recommendation: Approval of the City's Paratransit Bus Plan as outlined in the staff report. Ms. Lindley gave the staff report. Councilmember Perez indicated that he would not like to see the bus schedule changed. He suggested that the bus driver simply deviate from the route to accommodate handicapped individuals by picking them up and then return to the scheduled route. Mayor Lawrason indicated his support for continuing with the present bus schedule. Mayor Lawrason opened the public hearing. Connie Lawrason spoke regarding her support for continuing with the present bus route. Mayor Lawrason closed the public hearing. MOTION: Councilmember Perez moved and Mayor Lawrason seconded a motion to approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution 92- 827 approving the Paratransit Plan but to continue with the current fixed route schedule. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Councilmember Montgomery said the public should be made aware of the need for citizens to serve on advisory and eligibility committees regarding this issue. He suggested that those interested contact the Assistant to the City Manager. Ms. Lindley said that a broad range of representatives from the community should be chosen, including the disabled and those who provide services to the disabled. 10. COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS: Councilmember Perez asked for a report regarding the feasibility of cablecasting the agenda on Channel 10 on the weekends prior to Council meetings. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 4 11. ACTION /DISCUSSION ITEMS: January 15, 1992 A. Consider Possible Service Adjustment for Building and Safety Services. Staff Recommendation: Reduce available hours for inspection services. (Continued Item 11.B. from 1/8/92) Mr. Kueny recommended continuing this item to the meeting of February 5, 1992. MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember Perez seconded a motion to continue the item to the meeting of February 5, 1992. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. B. Consider Weldon Canyon Final Environmental Impact Report. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate. (Continued Item 11.C. from 1/8/92) Ms. Lindley gave the staff report. She indicated that the permits for the Bailard Landfill will expire and there will be no other alternative landfill in the western wasteshed. In response to Councilmember Talley, Mr. Richards clarified that "Valley Fever" is a spore which can become airborne by any grading operation. Councilmember Montgomery said that any alternatives other than Weldon Canyon or an extension of Bailard are eight years from fruition and a decision needs to be made by the Board of Supervisors immediately. The Council concurred regarding their concern with the Weldon site but also discussed the urgency of the situation and the need for the County Board of Supervisors to act. MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember Perez seconded a motion to authorize the mayor to send a letter to the County Board of Supervisors stating that the final EIR is in a form to be and should be certified, and that the Board of Supervisors should immediately come to a decision on the project called Weldon Canyon and the extension of Bailard. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. C. Consider the Draft Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS). Staff Recommendation: Authorize staff to submit revisions to the Draft CHAS. (Continued Item 11.D. from 1/8/92) Don Reynolds gave the staff report. In response to Councilmember Perez, Mr. Reynolds said that the County's position is that the use of funds must be project specific. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 5 January 15, 1992 Councilmember Perez reminded the Council that there is the flexibility to use these funds for new construction and not just rental assistance. Mayor Lawrason indicated that the CHAS contained the statement that the City has not identified rehabilitation as a high priority and he was concerned with that statement. Councilmember Perez agreed that the rehabilitation statement was of concern to him also. MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember Perez seconded a motion to approve the draft comments of the draft CHAS as provided in Attachment 2 of the staff report dated December 27, 1991 with the addition of the comments of the Council tonight. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. D. Consider Meeting with LAFCO and County of Ventura Concerning Sphere of Influence Study. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate. (Continued Item 11.F. from 1/8/92) Mr. Kueny gave the staff report. He said the Director of LAFCO and the County had requested a meeting regarding the Sphere of Influence Study. He suggested the Community Development Committee attend the proposed meeting on February 3, after the conclusion of the General Plan Update. Councilmember Montgomery said that he was concerned with the proposed meeting and suggested that it take place only in an open forum with the full Council present. After Council discussion the following consensus was reached: CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to cancel the tentatively scheduled meeting with LAFCO and the County of Ventura concerning the Sphere of Influence Study. E. Consider Pacific Pipeline System, Inc. Proposed Crude Oil Transportation Pipeline. Staff Recommendation: Receive and file the report and provide any further direction to staff. Mr. Richards gave the staff report. MOTION: Councilmember Perez moved and Mayor Lawrason seconded a motion to receive and file the report. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Minutes of the city Council Moorpark, California Page 6 January 15, 1992 F. Consider Approval of 1) An Increase in the Scope of Phase I Improvements for Arroyo Vista Community Park; and 2) Authorization to Proceed with Recruitment of a Landscape Architect for Said Project. Staff Recommendation: Approve design changes and authorization to proceed with the selection of a Landscape Architect for the project. Mr. Gilbert gave the staff report. MOTION: Councilmember Perez moved and Councilmember Wozniak seconded a motion to approve an increase in the proposed square footage of the building from 10,000 sq. ft. to 15,000 sq. ft.; to direct staff to proceed with negotiations with the Architect for an increase in the Architect's fee to cover this increase in scope, not to exceed $25,000; to authorize the City Manager to execute necessary amendments to the Architect's agreement; to approve an increase in the acreage of Phase I park improvements from ten acres to approximately 33 acres to incorporate proposed improvements in Exhibit A of the staff report dated January 8, 1992; and to authorize staff to seek proposals from qualified landscape architects for the preparation of plans and specification for the construction of park improvements in the proposed thirty -three acre project. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. G. Consider Use of Facilitator for Council of Governments Workshop. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate. Mr. Kueny gave the staff report. Mayor Lawrason commented that there will be approximately 50 Councilpersons and five Supervisors present at the meeting. MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember Perez seconded a motion to appropriate $635.00 from General Fund Reserve (line item 01.4.111.632) as the City's prorata share of hiring a facilitator for tasks related to the establishment of a Council of Governments, contingent upon the majority of other participant cities agreeing to pay their assessed costs. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. 12. ORDINANCES: None. 13. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: None. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 7 14. CLOSED SESSION: January 15, 1992 MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember Wozniak 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) D. Litigation concerning Ventura County Community College District vs. City of Moorpark. E. Litigation concerning the County of Ventura vs. City of Moorpark. F. Litigation concerning the Moorpark Mosquito Abatement District vs. City of Moorpark. G. Negotiations for Real Property at 280 Casey Road (Moorpark Unified School District) pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8. H. Negotiations for Real Property on Los Angeles Avenue (East) pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8. I. Litigation concerning Conejo Freeway Properties, LTD. vs. City of Moorpark. J. Litigation concerning City of Moorpark vs. Camrosa Water District. K. Litigation concerning City of Moorpark vs. Pacific Bell. L. Litigation concerning City of Moorpark vs. Southern California Edison Company. M. Litigation concerning City of Moorpark vs. Shell Oil Company. N. Negotiations for Real Property for Arroyo Vista Community Park pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8. O. Negotiations for Real Property on the South Side of High Street (Southern Pacific /VCTC) pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8. P. Negotiation for Real Property at the Moorpark Community Center site pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 8 The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. January 15, 1992 AT THIS POINT in the meeting a recess was declared. The time was 8:57 p.m. The Council reconvened into Closed Session at 9:01 p.m. Present in Closed Session were all Councilmembers; Steven Kueny, City Manager; Richard Hare, Deputy City Manager; Pat Richards, Director of Community Development and Cheryl Kane, City Attorney. The meeting reconvened into Open Session at 10:12 p.m. Mr. Kueny stated that there was no action to report out of Closed Session and only items 14.I. and 14.J. were discussed. 15. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION: Councilmember Perez moved and Councilmember Wozniak seconded a motion to adjourn. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. The time was 10:12 p.m. �,TTEST: Lillian E. Keller a n, Cit Paul W. La son Jr., yor