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Home My WebLink AboutMIN 1992 1209 CC ADJMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL Moorpark, California December 9, 1992 An Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark was held on December 9, 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 6:00 p.m. Present: Councilmembers Hunter, Montgomery, Perez, Wozniak, and Mayor Lawrason. Steven Kueny, City Manager; Cheryl Kane, City Attorney. CLOSED SESSION: MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember Montgomery 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 Case No. 107569 vs. City of Moorpark. E. Negotiations for Real Property at 280 Casey Road (Moorpark Unified School District) pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8. F. Litigation concerning Conejo Freeway Properties, LTD. vs. City of Moorpark. G. Litigation concerning City of Moorpark vs. Southern California Edison, et al. H. Litigation concerning Moorpark vs. Fedelety Corporation. I. Litigation concerning City of Moorpark vs. Foster Enterprises. J. Litigation concerning City of Moorpark vs. S &K Ranch, Inc. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 2 December 9, 1992 K. Litigation concerning Moorpark vs. CalTrans (Case No. 123655) L. Litigation concerning Villa del Arroyo vs. City of Moorpark (Case No. 105170) The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Present in Closed Session were all Councilmembers; and Steven Kueny, City Manager; and Cheryl Kane, City Attorney. Richard Hare, Deputy City Manager, joined the Closed Session at 6:30 p.m. The meeting reconvened into Open Session at 7:50 p.m. AT THIS POINT in the meeting a recess was declared. Mayor Lawrason called the meeting back to order at 8:00 p.m. Mr. Kueny stated that only items 14.D., 14.E., 14.G., 14.H., 14. 1. , 14. J. , 14. K. , and 14. L. had been discussed and that the only matter to report out of Closed Session was relative to item 14.J. Litigation concerning City of Moorpark vs. S &K Ranch, Inc.; he said the action brought against the City in that case has been dismissed. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilmember Wozniak led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Hunter, Montgomery, Perez, Wozniak, and Mayor Lawrason. Steven Kueny, City Manager; Richard Hare, Deputy City Manager; Ken Gilbert, Public Works Director; Jim Aguilera, Director of Community Development; Lillian Hare, City Clerk. 6. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 3 8. CONSENT CALENDAR (Roll Call Vote): December 9, 1992 F. Consider Purchase of a 314 Ton Truck and Service Bodv for Public Works. Staff Recommendation: 1) Authorize staff to purchase said vehicle from Prestige Ford, Inc. for the amount of $17,877.88 and 2) approve a ten percent (10 %) contingency and authorize the City Manager to sign the contract and necessary documents to purchase the vehicle. Mr. Gilbert gave the staff report. MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember Perez seconded a motion to approve the staff recommendation. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 10. COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS: A. Consider Citizen Appointments to Ad Hoc Measure F Committee. CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to allow Eloise Brown to address them. Eloise Brown, 13193 Annette Street, stated that she believed more than four persons could serve on the committee without making it an uncontrollable committee. After discussion by the Council, the following nominations were made by Mayor Lawrason: NOMINATIONS: Mayor Lawrason nominated the following individuals to the Ad Hoc Measure F Committee: Ellis Green; Bob Heitzman; Joyce Thompson; and Dorothy Ventimiglia. The nominations were approved by a 5 -0 voice vote. B. Consider Citizen Appointments to the Senior Citizens Advisory Committee. After discussion by the Council, the following nominations were made by Mayor Lawrason: NOMINATIONS: Mayor Lawrason nominated the following individuals to the Senior Citizens Advisory Committee: 1 year terms: Frank Felicioni Gerry Goldstein Joseph Latunski Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 4 2 year terms: Morris Abramson Everett Braun Jean Calderone Vina Milburn December 9, 1992 The nominations were approved by a 5 -0 voice vote. Mayor Lawrason acknowledge the receipt of the Moorpark Business Directory and congratulated the Chamber on its completion. Councilmember Montgomery urged the use of the Directory by Moorpark residents. Councilmember Perez noted that free rides would be available on the Metrolink this Saturday. Councilmember Montgomery acknowledged the sufficiency of the Referendum Petition against Ordinance 153. He noted that the election would cost more than $22,000. 11. ACTION /DISCUSSION ITEMS: E. Consider a Reauest by the Plannina Commis Home Occupation Permits. Staff Recommendation: That the City Council make the appropriate changes to Section 5.88 of the Municipal Code. Councilmember Montgomery left the dais because of the appearance of a possible conflict of interest as he has a home occupation permit. Mr. Aguilera gave the staff report. In response to Mayor Lawrason, Mr. Aguilera clarified that the regulations and requirements needed for one home occupation permit as to square footage that could be used and number of employees, etc. would apply to two home occupations with one permit -- no additional square footage, etc. would be allowed. In response to Councilmember Perez, Mr. Kueny stated that boutique and garage sale regulations are not being modified by this action. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 5 December 9, 1992 MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Mayor Lawrason seconded a motion to direct staff to make the appropriate changes to Section 5.88 of the Municipal Code and return the item to the City Council for consideration at the next available Council meeting. The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0, Councilmember Montgomery absent for the vote. Councilmember Montgomery returned to the dais. F. Consider Scheduling of Town Hall Meetings. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate. Councilmember Wozniak suggested that at least one informal Town Hall meeting be schedule per quarter and be held at various locations throughout the City. He said he would like to focus on specific subjects at the meetings. Mayor Lawrason suggested using school facilities for the locations for the meetings. Councilmember Perez said he supports the idea and would like to see overcrowding as one of the topics discussed. Councilmember Hunter said he agreed on an informal atmosphere but felt that the meeting should not be restricted to one subject. Councilmember Montgomery suggested a Saturday meeting every other month at different locations. He suggested minimal staff would be required -- the City Manager and City Clerk only. Councilmember Hunter suggested that the Police Chief should be present to answer certain police policy questions. Councilmember Wozniak agreed that Lt. Dean should be present at the first couple of meetings but after that it should be determined. Mr. Kueny suggested starting in February and suggested allowing staff to come back with an agenda item regarding this matter. CONSENSUS: By consensus the Council determined to hold the first of the Town Hall meetings at the Community Center so that the meeting could be broadcast and to direct staff to bring back an agenda item in January with proposed dates. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 6 December 9, 1992 G. Consider Application to LAFCO for Sphere of Influence Amendment and Letter to LAFCO Offering to Make Presentation on City's General Plan. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate. Mr. Aguilera gave the staff report. Mayor Lawrason stated that the City should give a formal presentation to LAFCO on the City's adopted General Plan. He said he felt the filing of a sphere of influence amendment application for the Specific Plan No. 8 area should not be done in conjunction with the presentation. Councilmember Perez concurred with Mayor Lawrason. Councilmember Montgomery said it would be a mistake to wait to file the Sphere of Influence amendment application until after the City had an agreement with Messenger. He said the City needed to be in charge of the process and so should make a the presentation and submit the application simultaneously. He said LAFCO's real charter was to look at impacts in light of regional implications and not make project specific decisions. Councilmember Wozniak said he felt a presentation on the General Plan should be make and the application after the MOU with Messenger was signed. In response to Councilmember Hunter, Mr. Aguilera said that public input would be sought by LAFCO after an annexation application was made. MOTION: Mayor Lawrason moved and Councilmember Montgomery seconded a motion to direct staff to schedule a presentation to LAFCO on the City's General Plan. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 12. ORDINANCES: None. 13. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: None. 14. CLOSED SESSION: MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember Perez seconded a motion to adjourn to Closed Session for a discussion of 14.E. Negotiations for Real Property at 280 Casey Road (Moorpark Unified School District) pursuant to Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 7 December 9, 1992 Government Code Section 54956.8. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. AT THIS POINT in the meeting a recess was declared. The time was 9:47 p.m. The Council reconvened into Closed Session at 9:50 p.m. Present in Closed Session were all Councilmembers; and Steven Kueny, City Manager; and Richard Hare, Deputy City Manager. The meeting reconvened into Open Session at 10:06 p.m. Mr. Kueny stated that there was no action to report out of Closed Session and only item 14.E. had been discussed. 15. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Lawrason adjourned the meeting at 10:06 p.m. Paul W. Lawrason ., Mayor ATTEST: a • 1� Pd CTt ilMian E. Hare City 1