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Moorpark, California March 25, 1992
A Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark was held
on March 25, 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 6:22 p.m.
Present: Councilmembers Montgomery, Perez, Talley, Wozniak
and Mayor Lawrason
Steven Kueny, City Manager; Richard Hare, Deputy
City Manager; and Cheryl Kane, City Attorney
CLOSED SESSION:
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Wozniak seconded a motion to go into 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. Southern
California Edison, et al.
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K. Negotiations for Real Property for Arroyo Vista Community
Park pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8.
L. Negotiations for Real Property on the South Side of High
Street (Southern Pacific /VCTC) pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.8.
M. Negotiation for Real Property at the Moorpark Community
Center site pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8.
N. Litigation concerning City of Moorpark vs. Moorpark
Unified School District.
The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
Present in Closed Session were all Councilmembers; Steven
Kueny, City Manager; Richard Hare, Deputy City Manager; and
Cheryl Kane, City Attorney.
The meeting reconvened into Open Session at 6:55 p.m.
Mr. Kueny stated that there was no action to report out of
Closed Session and only Closed Session Items 1.B., 1.E.,
1. F., and 1.N., were discussed.
AT THIS POINT IN the meeting a recess was declared. The time
was 6:55 p.m.
Mayor Lawrason called the meeting back to order at 7:17 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Cub Scout, Gary Wallace, led the pledge of allegiance.
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; Don
Reynolds, Management Analyst; Lt. Dean, Sheriff's
Department; Charles Abbott, Engineer; Dirk Lovett,
Assistant City Engineer; Jill Rubin, Management
Analyst; Lillian E. Kellerman, City Clerk; Dorothy
Vandaveer, Deputy City Clerk
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PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS, AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
A. Introduction of Employee of the Month for March -
Don Reynolds
Mayor Lawrason introduced Don Reynolds, Management
Analyst and congratulated him on being chosen Employee of
the Month for March. He presented Mr. Reynolds with a
Certificate of Recognition.
B. Introduction of new City employee, Baldemar Troche.
Mayor Lawrason introduced Baldemar Troche, Management
Analyst in the Public Works Department.
C. Certificate recognizing service of Mary Horton - Wozniak on
the County Program Planning (CPP) Advisory Board
Mayor Lawrason presented Ms. Horton - Wozniak with a
Certificate of Appreciation for her service on the County
Program Planning Advisory Board.
D. Recognition of Steve Anderson (A -C Construction),
Lieutenant Geoff Dean (Moorpark Police Department) and
Assistant Chief Perry (Fire Department) for their
contributions during the recent flood condition of the
Arroyo Simi
Mayor Lawrason presented a Certificate of appreciation to
Rich Reif for Steve Anderson who could not attend. Lt
Dean and Assistant Chief Richard Perry were also
presented with Certificates of Appreciation.
E. Recognition of Scouts for their contribution in the Make -
A- Difference Day, February 29, 1992.
Mayor Lawrason presented Certificates of Appreciation to
the following scouts for work done by them in repairing
the trails at Monte Vista Nature Park:
Jason Bear, Benny Conway, Nathan Ebbert, Jason
Grissinger, Jeffrey Humphrey, Michael Madsen, Dylan
McLaughlin, David Mitzenmacher, Chris Paterson, Aaron
Siegel, Gary Wallace, and Paul Haile.
REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
None.
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PUBLIC COMMENT:
March 25, 1992
Gloria Nainoa, 12685 Crystal Ranch Road, spoke regarding the
Cinco de Mayo celebration. She urged the councilmembers
individually to vote yes to provide the requested funds so the
Cinco de Mayo Festival can take place.
Frank Villa, 546 Spring Road, #89, spoke representing Our Town
Teens. He said the teen group has been a positive influence
in his life.
Ralph Topete, 1800 Balcom Canyon Road, spoke as the Co-
President of Our Town Teens. He said the treatment of the
teens by the police has improved over the past year. He
requested that the Council provide a teen center in Moorpark.
Michael Gomez, 236 Charles Street, is a student at Moorpark
High School. He said Our Town Teens plays an important role
in the City and he also requested that a teen center be
established in Moorpark so the teens have a place to go.
Lori Hatcher, 278 Sherman Avenue, spoke in favor of the Our
Town Teens organization. She said more positive interaction
between the police and the teens is needed. She extended an
invitation to the Councilmembers and to Lt. Dean to attend the
Friday Nite Live function that features Father Gregory Boyle
as speaker.
Colin Velasquez, 1078 Mellow Lane, Simi Valley, spoke
regarding the minor modification that is being processed for
his property at 476 W. Los Angeles Avenue. He requested that
the Council appeal the Director of Community Development's
decision to process it as a minor modification and for the
Council to investigate the ability of the City to condition
minor mods.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Councilmember Montgomery said that the Council would be
receiving a written report on the last Ventura County Waste
Commission meeting he attended for the City.
CONSENT CALENDAR: (Roll Call Vote)
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Wozniak seconded a motion to pull item 8.H. and approve the
balance of the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by
unanimous roll call vote.
A. Consider Approval of Minutes of the Special Meeting of
January 8, 1992.
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Consider Approval of Minutes of the Special Meeting of
March 4, 1992.
Consider Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of
March 4. 1992.
Staff Recommendation: Approve minutes as processed.
B. Warrant Register
FY 1991 -92
Manual Warrants 16999 - 17007 $ 19,598.19
Voided Warrants 16701 - 16784 (51.65)
Regular Warrants 17018 - 17101 $328,133.35
C. Consider Resolution No. 92 -839 Providing Notice of
Designation to the California Integrated Waste Management
_Board Designating the Ventura County Resource Management
Agency, Environmental Health Division as the City's Local
Enforcement Agency (LEA). Adopt Resolution No. 92 -839
Designating the Ventura County Resource Management
Agency, Environmental Health Division as the City's local
enforcement agency.
D. Consider Revised Contract for Operation and Maintenance
of Channel 10 Video Equipment. Staff Recommendation:
Accept Video Max proposal and authorize the City of
Moorpark to enter into a revised service agreement.
E. Consider Participation in the SCJPIA Property Insurance
Program. Staff Recommendation: Approve participation
and authorize the City Manager to implement the property
insurance program.
F. Consider Initiating Proceedings to Allow for the Addition
of a Zone of Benefit for the Improvement and Maintenance
of the PC -3 West Village Home Acres Open Space Buffer.
Staff Recommendation: Authorize staff to initiate
process.
G. Consider Approval of DP -304 Minor Modification for the
Continued Operation of an Elementary and Secondary School
to Operate On -Site at 5239 Commerce Avenue (G .T. Water
Products and Maik Distributors Inc.). Staff
Recommendation: Receive and file the report.
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I. Consider Resolution No. 92 -840 A Resolution to _Rescind
Resolution 83 -51 Respecting Fees for School Facilities.
Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 92 -840.
J. Consider Cablecasting of City Council Agenda. Staff
Recommendation: Receive and file the report.
K. Consider Approval of a Temporary Commercial Refuse Permit
for Rubbish Control. Staff Recommendation: Approve a
temporary commercial refuse permit for Rubbish Control.
L. Ordinance to Revise the Appeal Period for Appeals to Cit
Decision - Making Authorities to 15 Days from 10 Days -
Consider Resolution No. 92 -841 to Direct the Planning
Commission to Set a Public Hearing to Review the Appeal
Period. Approve Resolution No. 92 -841.
M. Consider Technical Amendment to the CDBG Legal Services
Agent. Staff Recommendation: Receive and file the
report.
N. Consider Resolution No. 92 -842 Upholdina Appeal No. 92 -2
on the application of the City Council and Denying
Conditional Use Permit No. 91 -1 of Richard and Glen
Forester. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No.
92 -842 denying Conditional Use Permit No. 91 -1.
O. Consider New City Responsibilities and Mandates. Staff
Recommendation: Receive and file the report.
P. Consider Opposing AB3213 (Cigarette Tax) and SCA41
(Vehicle License Fees). Staff Recommendation: Oppose
AB3213 and SCA41 and authorize Mayor to send letters.
Q. Review of Parking Standards for Arcades. Staff
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 92 -843 directing
Planning Commission to review the parking standards
related to arcades and report back to the City Council.
The following item was pulled from the Consent Calendar for
individual consideration:
H. Consider PD 1065 Minor Modification No. 2 - A Request to
Allow Office Uses in an Existing Retail and Auto Repair
Center and Allow Two Tables Placed Outside the Existing
Delicatessen Tenant. Staff Recommendation: Receive and
file the report.
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In response to Councilmember Wozniak, Ms. Kane said the
Zoning Code provides that, in addition to his authority
to approve a minor modification, the Director of
Community Development may impose conditions on the minor
modification.
Councilmember Perez indicated that he felt the Council
could make a decision this evening.
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Wozniak seconded a motion to appeal the Director of Community
Development's decision and set a public hearing for April 15,
1992. The motion carried by voice vote 4 -1, Councilmember
Perez dissenting.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Consider 1992/93 Community Development Block Grant,
("CDBG "), Public Hearing for the Appropriation of Funds
(Estimated to be $184,334). Staff Recommendation:
Receive public testimony and refer to the Budget and
Finance Committee for a recommendation on appropriating
the 1992/93 CDBG funds and defer final appropriation
until April 15, 1992.
Mr. Reynolds gave the staff report. He said that Jim
Gilmer of the Zoe Christian Center is unable to attend
but is addressing a letter to the Council regarding
environmental concerns. He said the Aids Care request
for funds have been amended from $25,000 to $2,750.
In response to Councilmember Talley, Mayor Lawrason
indicated that fourteen speaker cards were received.
Councilmember Talley suggested that in light of the
number of speakers, each speaker be brief.
Mayor Lawrason opened the Public Hearing.
Robert K. Miller, 132 South "A" Street, Oxnard,
represented Channel Counties Legal Services Agency. He
expressed gratitude for the Council wanting to provide
legal services to the disadvantaged and he hoped they
will provide funding to continue the program.
John Abril, 376 E. Calle La Sombra, Camarillo, spoke
representing the Commission on Human Concerns. He gave
an overview for the deeds they perform and said with the
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funding requested, they will be able to serve 12 Moorpark
residents.
Jeannette Scovill, 99 Springdale Court, Thousand Oaks,
spoke as a representative of Network for Housing in
Ventura County. She thanked the Mayor for his
participation in the Women's History Month celebration
and recognized the work of Scott Montgomery on the
Ventura County Waste Commission. She requested $10,000
from the City of Moorpark to further a County wide goal
of $100,000.
Lindsay Burola, 4550 Heather Glen Court, spoke regarding
the needs of the Moorpark Senior Citizens. He said they
need a provision for janitorial services and there is an
additional need for word processing equipment within
their organization.
Violet Henry, 2220 Ventura Blvd, Camarillo, spoke
representing the Ventura County Senior Nutrition Program.
She said they currently provide meals at the Senior
Center in Moorpark and they are requesting $10,000 to
continue the program for 1992.
Mary Ann Decaen, 4459 Whittier Street, Ventura, spoke
representing Catholic Charities and requested $8,500 from
the City's CDBG funds.
Ruben Castro was also present representing Catholic
Charities, but did not speak.
Christine Rutter, 265 Green Heath Place, Thousand Oaks,
represented the Interface Children Family Services
organization. She provided an overview of their services
within the County and requested $3,000 from the City's
CDBG public service funds.
Nancy Nazario, 505 Poli Street, Ventura, spoke regarding
the Homeless Ombudsman program. She requested $1,500
from the City's CDBG funds and provided the Council with
demographic statistics showing the number of City
residents served.
Reese Welsh, P. O. Box 24382, Ventura, represented the
AIDS CARE organization. He said he understands that the
emergency housing proposal may not meet the guidelines of
CDBG funding and so was modifying the original request to
the City from $25,000 to $2,750.
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May Stage, 921 E. Main Street, Ventura, spoke as
President of the Ventura County Alzheimer's Association.
She said the primary goals of their organization are to
educate the public and to provide services to those who
need it. She said she hopes to bring this service to
Moorpark.
Cindy Pridmore, P. O. Box 465, Moorpark said she is a
care giver to her Grandmother, who has Alzheimer's
Disease. She said an important item to her is to have a
support group and at the present time the Moorpark Police
check on them periodically. She expressed the
difficulties of being a care giver.
Elizabeth Darquea, 14843 E. Stanford Street, said she is
an Alzheimer care giver to her Mother and she needs help,
more information and moral support.
Roger Toft, 2639 Lavery Court, Newbury Park, spoke
representing the Homeless Coalition. He requested $1,600
to support the program with CDBG funds.
Pat Flannigan, spoke regarding the Adult Literacy
Program. She requested $5,000 to continue the program in
Moorpark.
Leonel Reyes, 859 Walnut Canyon Road, spoke as a student
who has benefitted from the Reading Program for Adults.
He said he is proud to be a part of the program and hopes
to become an engineer with his new skills.
Richard Scown, 600 N. Spring Road, #B -4, a Moorpark
resident, said he is a volunteer tutor for the Adult
Literacy Program and urged the Council to approve the
amount requested to continue the program.
Mayor Lawrason closed the Public Hearing.
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Perez seconded a motion to defer final appropriations to the
April 15, 1992 City Council meeting; to direct the Budget and
Finance Committee to review proposals prior to the April 15
meeting and make a recommendation to the council for final
appropriation. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
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B. Consider the Re- Appropriation of CDBG Funds From Grant
Years 1987/88 1989/90 and 1990191 Estimated to Use
$5,925.57. Staff Recommendation: Receive public
testimony, refer to the Budget and Finance Committee for
a recommendation on the re- appropriation of funds jointly
with the appropriation of the 1992/93 program, and defer
to April 15, 1992.
Mr. Reynolds gave the staff report.
Mayor Lawrason opened the Public Hearing.
Ms. Kellerman indicated that no speaker cards were
received.
Mayor Lawrason closed the Public Hearing.
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Perez seconded a motion to defer final appropriations to the
April 15, 1992 City Council meeting; direct the Budget and
Finance Committee to consider these funds in conjunction with
their review of the 1992/93 grant proposals prior to the April
15th meeting and make a recommendation to the Council for
final appropriation. The motion carried by unanimous voice
vote.
C. Consider Vesting Tentative Tract Map Nos. 4785 and 4786 -
Large lot subdivisions which correspond to the approved
land use designations for the Carlsberg Specific Plan:
South of Tierra Reiada Road, North of Los Angeles Avenue,
West of Spring Road and East of the 23 freeway. Staff
Recommendation: Direct staff to prepare resolutions
approving Vesting Tentative Tract Map Nos. 4785 and 4786
with Council directed changes to the Conditions of
Approval, for presentation at the City Council's next
regular meeting of April 1, 1992. (Continued Item 9.D.
from 2/5/92 and Item 9.B. from 2/19/92)
Mr. Richards stated that he received communication from
the applicant requesting continuance to the April 15,
1992 City Council meeting.
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Wozniak seconded a motion to continue the item to April 15,
1992. The motion carried unanimous voice vote.
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COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Councilmember Perez said he would like to encourage attendance
by the public at the Our Town Teen event on March 30, 1992.
Councilmember Montgomery asked that Edison be contacted
regarding street lights which are out in the City.
ACTION /DISCUSSION ITEMS:
A. Consider Cinco de Mayo Status Report. (Continued Item
11.H. from 3/4/92). New Staff Recommendation: Co-
sponsor program with MYAC consistent with FY 91/92 budget
providing funding of $2,000, use of the Citrus Room
without charge, and the staff support of the recreation
coordinator and recreation supervisor without charge.
Mr. Hare gave the staff report. He indicated that the
City budgeted $2,000 for this event in the FY91/92
Budget.
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to allow
representatives from Moorpark Youth Activities Committee
(MYAC) to respond to questions.
In response to Councilmember Montgomery, Pam Castro
indicated that the MYAC 's proposal was for the amount
that they felt was needed for production of a "good"
event. She indicated that it was too late for further
proposals as the vendors' contracts had to be finalized.
She said the bilingual show cost has been negotiated down
to $450 from $800.
In response to Councilmember Talley, Mr. Hare said that
there was a $200 savings from the Halloween event that
could be used for the Cinco de Mayo celebration. He said
the rest of the funds available in the recreation budget
were for miscellaneous programs and youth dances. He
said there is $2,000 for the dances and the City could
hold two or three more dances before the end of the
fiscal year.
Vicki McGowen said MYAC did not know that only $2, 000 was
available. She said they (MYAC) need to know tonight how
much money the City is willing to fund.
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MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember
Montgomery seconded a motion to approve acceptance of MYAC as
a co- sponsor of the event and authorize staff to work with
MYAC to plan an event so that the City's expenditures don't
exceed the budgeted $2,200.00; the City to approve all
language of the advertising and publicity. The motion carried
by unanimous voice vote.
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council clarified that insurance
for the event would be deducted from the $2,200 and the
insurance costs would be $145.67 plus $60.30 covering food
vendors.
B. Consider Review of Director of Community Services
Position. Direct staff as deemed appropriate. (Continued
Item 11.C. from 3/4/92)
Mr. Kueny gave the staff report.
Councilmember Wozniak said that after consideration of
matter, he feels that it is necessary to hire a Director
of Community Services.
MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember
Montgomery seconded a motion to retain the Director of
Community Services position as the manager of the Department
of Community Services reporting to the City Manager with the
transfer of responsibilities as listed in attached Exhibit "C"
of the staff report dated 3/20/92. The motion carried by
unanimous voice vote.
C. Consider Adjustment in Salary Range for Director of
Community Services and Public Works Director Positions.
Staff Recommendation: Approve 5% adjustment in salary
ranges. (Continued Item 8.L. from 2/19/92, 11.A. from
3/4/92)
Mr. Kueny gave the staff report.
Councilmember Montgomery requested that the Council
approve the increase for the Director of Public Works
position but not for the Community Services Director
position. He said he did not want to adjust the salary
for a position that was vacant especially relative to the
present economic conditions.
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MOTION: Mayor Lawrason moved and Councilmember Talley
seconded a motion to approve the staff recommendation to
authorize a five percent increase in the salary range for the
Director of Community Services and Public Works Director
positions effective April 6, 1992. The motion carried by roll
call vote 4 -1, Councilmember Montgomery dissenting.
D. Consider Possible Street Name Changes for Villa Avenue
and for Tierra Rejada Road. Staff Recommendation:
Direct staff as deemed appropriate. (Continued Item 11.F.
from 3/4/92)
Mr. Gilbert gave the staff report.
Councilmember Wozniak said the committee recommended
contacting the Home Owners Associations in the Mountain
Meadows area for input on changing the name of Tierra
Rejada Road to Gabbert Road from Los Angeles Avenue to
the 23 Freeway.
Councilmember Perez said the change from Villa Avenue tc
Villa Campesina Avenue from Liberty Bell Road to Juarez
Avenue should be made.
In response to Council question, Mr. Kueny indicated that
a name could be determined for Los Angeles Place in
conjunction with the naming of the new park in that area
and could be considered by the Parks and Recreation
Commission. He also said that meetings with the Mountain
Meadows Home Owners Associations were being scheduled for
discussion of the sidewalk issue and input could be
solicited from them at the same time regarding the
proposed name change for Tierra Rejada Road.
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to solicit
input from the Mountain Meadows Home Owners Associations
regarding the proposed change of name for Tierra Rejada Road;
to consider a change of name for Los Angeles Place when the
new park in that area is named, the matter to be referred to
the Parks and Recreation Commission; to change the name of
Villa Avenue to Villa Campesina Avenue; all changes to be
processed concurrently.
E. Consider Noise Ordinance and Drilling Within City Limits
- City Council Direction to the Planning Commission.
Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed
appropriate. (Continued Item 11.I. from 3/4/92)
Mr. Richards gave the staff report.
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Councilmember Montgomery said he believed the intent of
the Council was to allow the Planning Commission to look
at ordinances from other cities, e.g., Glendale, Burbank,
Beverly Hills, and to develop an ordinance for Moorpark.
MOTION: Councilmember Talley moved and Mayor Lawrason
seconded a motion to have staff prepare a resolution for the
next meeting to direct this matter to the Planning Commission
for review. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
F. Consider Organizing July 4th Special Event. Staff
Recommendation: The Budget and Finance Committee and
staff recommend deferring a July 4th event until next
year when we will have a combined ten year anniversary
celebration and Independence Day celebration.
Mr. Hare gave the staff report. He indicated that the
Budget and Finance Committee and staff recommended
deferring a July 4th event until next year when we will
have a combined ten year anniversary celebration and
Independence Day celebration.
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Perez seconded a motion to approve the Budget and Finance
Committee and staff recommendation to defer a July 4th event
until next year when we will have a combined ten year
anniversary celebration and Independence Day celebration. The
motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
G. Consider Appointment Procedure for Boards, Commissions
and Committees. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as
deemed appropriate.
Ms. Kellerman gave the staff report saying that staff
recommended expanding upon current policy and practice by
implementing the following:
1. That the City Clerk maintain a resource list of
citizens who have expressed an interest in serving
as appointees on advisory boards, commissions and
committees. To facilitate the creation of the
resource list, the assessment district mailer
(which is mailed to every household in the City)
scheduled for May distribution, could include a
request for persons interested in serving as a City
Council appointee to contact the City Clerk.
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2. That a press release on every vacancy be prepared
and sent to the Moorpark News Mirror and all other
papers of local distribution regarding an expiring
or unscheduled vacancy.
3. That the Moorpark Citizen -link Computer (which
should be operational by the end of April) carry
the yearly appointment list and a request for
communication with the City Clerk in the event a
citizen has an interest in being placed on the
appointee resource list.
4. That a notice regarding every vacancy be cablecast
on the City's governmental and information channel
(Channel 10) along with the request for
communication with the City Clerk in the event a
citizen has an interest in being placed on the
appointee resource list.
Councilmember Perez said that the City has been fortunate
in the past with the persons selected for Boards,
Commissions and Committees. He indicated that in future
he would like to know a little more about proposed
appointees before the appointment was to be voted on.
Councilmember Montgomery asked if the Mayor would be
willing to make a nomination at one meeting and then
defer the vote until the subsequent meeting to allow the
Council the opportunity to become more familiar with the
person being nominated.
Mayor Lawrason asked if an application form could be
developed for the appointment procedure.
CONSENSUS: By consensus the Council determined to direct
staff to incorporate the four points listed by Ms. Kellerman
and to prepare an application form for citizen appointees and
suggestions for the process of nomination consistent with the
discussion this evening.
H. Consider Status Report of 1991/92 Goals and Objectives
and Provide Direction on 1992/93 Goals. Staff
Recommendation: Provide direction on 1992/93 goals.
CONSENSUS: By consensus the Council determined to continue
this item to the April 1, 1992 meeting.
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MOTION: Councilmember Perez moved and Councilmember
Montgomery seconded a motion not to re -order the agenda at
this time (10:50 p.m.) but to continue the items as agendized.
The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
I. Consider Bids for Award of Contract for the Construction
of the High Street Storm Drain, Sidewalk, Curb and Gutter
Improvement Pro ect. Staff Recommendation: 1) Make a
determination regarding the reconstruction of the
boardwalk, and 2) Award contract to Miki Construction for
scope of work presented.
Mr. Lovett gave the staff report.
In response to Mayor Lawrason, Mr. Abbott indicated that
he had obtained excellent references regarding Miki
Construction.
In response to Councilmember Perez, Mr. Lovett indicated
that the project should start by the end of April and be
completed by the end of June, 1992.
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Talley seconded a motion to include reconstruction of the
boardwalk in the scope of work; to award contract for
construction of the project to Miki Construction; to approve
a ten percent contingency for the project and authorize the
City Manager to approve additional work, if required, for an
amount not to exceed ten percent of the contract price; and to
authorize the Mayor to sign necessary contract documents. The
motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
12. ORDINANCES:
A. Consider Ordinance No. , An Ordinance to Limit the
Hours of Construction Within the City. Staff
Recommendation: Introduce for first reading.
Mr. Kueny asked for a one week continuance on this item
to allow the City Attorney to make revisions to the
proposed ordinance.
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Perez seconded a motion to approve continuance to the meeting
of April 1, 1992. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
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FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
March 25, 1992
Mayor Lawrason asked that a joint meeting with the Parks and
Recreation Commission be scheduled, as requested by them.
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to direct
staff to schedule a joint meeting with the Parks and
Recreation Commission.
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).
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. Southern
California Edison, et al.
K. Negotiations for Real Property for Arroyo Vista Community
Park pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8.
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L. Negotiations for Real Property on the South Side of High
Street (Southern Pacific /VCTC) pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.8.
M. Negotiation for Real Property at the Moorpark Community
Center site pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8.
N. Litigation concerning City of Moorpark vs. Moorpark
Unified School District.
The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting a recess was declared. The time
was 10:55 p.m. The Council reconvened into Closed Session
11:10 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.
Mr. Richards left the Closed Session at 11:50 p.m.
The meeting reconvened into Open Session at 11:56 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.I. were
discussed.
ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember Perez
seconded a motion to adjourn. The motion carried by unanimous
voice vote. The time was 11:57 p.m.
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