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Moorpark, California March 17, 1993
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark was
held on March 17, 1993 in the Council Chambers of said city located
at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, CA.
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Lawrason called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Councilmember Perez 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; Cheryl Kane, City
Attorney; Jim Aguilera, Director of
Community Development; Charles Abbott,
City Engineer; Lieutenant Dean, Sheriff's
Department; Mary Lindley, Assistant to
the City Manager; Dirk Lovett, Assistant
City Engineer; Chris Adams, Director of
Community Services; Ken Gilbert, Public
Works Director; Don Reynolds,
Administrative Services Manager; Lillian
Hare, City Clerk; and Dorothy Vandaveer,
Deputy City Clerk
4. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS, AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
A. Proclamation recognizing March 1993 as Women's History
Month.
Mayor Lawrason read the proclamation and presented it to
Connie Lawrason, who accepted it on behalf of the Ventura
County Commission for Women.
B. Proclamation to celebrate March 22 through 24 as the
eighth Annual Daffodil Days (American Cancer Society).
Mayor Lawrason read the proclamation.
C. Mayor Lawrason recognized Linda Plaks as the 37th
Assembly Districts' Woman of the Year.
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5. REORDERING OF AND ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA:
March 17, 1993
Councilmember Montgomery requested that the Council add as
item ll.I., Consideration of the Urban West Proposal for the
Tuscany Tract, information on this item having been received
after the posting of the agenda.
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Perez seconded a motion to add Consideration of the Urban West
Proposal for the Tuscany Tract as item 11. I. , the need for
action having arisen after the posting of the agenda. The
motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Connie Lawrason, 4291 Ambermeadow Street, provided the report
for the CTAC /SSTAC March 9 monthly meeting. She indicated
that the possibility of Point Mugu becoming a public airport
and the availability of cellular phones on the freeway for the
use of the handicapped were both items that were discussed at
that meeting. Mrs. Lawrason stated that the hearing for SB821
Funds will be held on April 13, 1993 and that cities that have
applied for funds should be present at that meeting. She said
there is $303,060 available to be distributed countywide and
$644,900 in funds have been requested.
Dr. Greg Stone, 31 N. Oak Street, Ventura, spoke representing
the Starfire Foundation. He stated that the Starfire
Foundation is an organization that leases hotels and provides
homes for the homeless. He said they assist these individuals
in becoming economically independent. He requested CDBG funds
to support their facilities in Ventura and Oxnard.
Thomas A. Anderson, 11743 Pinedale Road, spoke as a new
resident in the Tuscany homes. He stated that the builder,
Urban West Communities, should not be allowed to downgrade the
size of the homes as is being proposed.
Mayor Lawrason indicated that this item will be discussed
later in the meeting.
Curran Cummings, 650 Bard Street, thanked the City Council for
the improvements that are being made to Charles Street. He
inquired as to when the project will be complete.
In response to Mr. Cummings, Councilmember Montgomery said the
completion of the entire project is contingent upon the
Council acquiring the remainder of the funds in the next
fiscal year.
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Susan Elias, 13660 Shady Knoll Court, spoke as a resident of
the North view homes. She requested that the
fireplace/ chimney issue with Pardee Construction be placed on
a future Council agenda so some resolution can be reached.
Gerry Goldstein, 11932 Los Angeles Avenue, spoke regarding the
maintenance of City vehicles and security in the MetroLink
parking lot. He also commented that it is nice to have a new
City bus.
7. COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Councilmember Wozniak stated that he will provide the Council
with a report on the Transportation Policy Planning Committee
meeting which he recently attended.
Councilmember Montgomery
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resume the less strenuous
monthly meetings.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR:
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Conservancy Board and that the
a five -year program. He said it is
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schedule of monthly rather than bi-
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Hunter seconded a motion to pull items 8.F. and 8.K. and
approve the balance of the Consent Calendar. The motion
carried by unanimous roll call vote.
A. Consider Minutes of the Adjourned Regular City Council
Meeting of February 10, 1993.
Consider Minutes of the Special City Council (Town Halll
Meeting of February 20 1993.
Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes as processed.
B. Warrant Register
FY 1992/93
Manual Warrants 19667 - 19689 $ 43,753.38
Regular Warrants 19697 - 19799 $314,928.14
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C. Consider a Request for CPD 89 -1 and -2 Minor Modification
No 4 (Carl's Jr - Carl Karcher Enterprises, Inc.) , a
Request for Approval to Construct a Drive Through
Restaurant with an Outdoor Play Area. Staff
Recommendation: Receive and file the report. (Continued
Item 8.C. from 3/3/93)
D. Consider Budget Amendment to Fund City Participation in
Assessment District 92 -1 Improvements. Staff
Recommendation: Approve the appropriation of $1.2
million from the Los Angeles AOC fund for City
participation in Assessment District 92 -1 improvements.
E. Consider Exoneration of Bonds for Tract 2817 (Griffin).
Staff Recommendation: Authorize the City Clerk to
exonerate the bonds.
G. Consider Resolution No. 93 -927 Establishina NO STOPPING
ANYTIME Zones on Shakespeare Place Between Collins Drive
and Doris Court. Staff Recommendation: Adopt
Resolution No. 93 -927 establishing NO STOPPING ANYTIME on
Shakespeare Place.
H. Consider Authorizina Recordation of Notice of Completion
for Arroyo Vista Community Park Grading and
Infrastructure Improvements. Staff Recommendation: 1)
Accept the work as substantially completed; 2) Authorize
the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion; and, 3)
Authorize the release of the retention upon acceptance of
the work as complete by the City Manager and clearance of
the thirty -five (35) day lien period.
I. Consider Minor Modification No. 2 to Remove Performance
Bond Requirement (Condition No. 42) for IPD 90 -7 through
13 and 91 -1 through 3 - (Moorpark West). Staff
Recommendation: Receive and file the report and direct
staff to proceed with appropriate action to replace the
condition requiring the Performance Surety Bond with the
"public nuisance" condition for all projects with the
Performance Surety Bond Requirement.
J. Consider Staff Recommendation to Close City Hall on
Friday, April 9 at 2:00 P.M. for City Hall Clean -up Day.
Staff Recommendation: Authorize the closing of City Hall
building at 2 p.m. on Friday, April 9, for cleaning of
the facility.
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L. Consider Resolution No. 93 -928 Supporting the League of
California Cities Channel Counties Division's Legislative
Action Program for 1993. Staff Recommendation: Adopt
Resolution No. 93 -928.
M. Consider Authorization_ to Advertise for Receipt of Bids
for the 1993 Slurry Seal Project. Staff Recommendation:
1) Approve the plans and specifications; 2) Authorize
staff to advertise for receipt of bids for the subject
project.
The following items were pulled from the Consent Calendar for
individual consideration:
F. _Consider Resolution No. 93 -926 Establishing NO
_STOPPING ANYTIME Zones on Both Sides of Los Angeles
_Avenue and Princeton Avenue from Spring Road to Campus
Park Drive. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No.
93- 926 establishing NO STOPPING ANYTIME on both sides of
Los Angeles Avenue and Princeton Avenue between Spring
Road and Campus Park Drive.
Councilmember Wozniak asked staff if this action will
contribute to an already overcrowded parking at Kavlico.
He said he would like to defer taking action on part of
this until staff has contacted Kavlico to see if they
will need use of the parking lot across the street.
Mr. Kueny indicated that the part of this resolution that
affects the side of the street on which Kavlico is
located can be implemented in Phase II, after staff has
had a chance to contact them to see what their needs will
be. He said it is necessary to move ahead with part of
this so CalTrans can proceed with their plans.
MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember
Montgomery seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 93 -926
establishing NO STOPPING ANYTIME on both sides of Los Angeles
Avenue and Princeton Avenue between Spring Road and Campus
Park Drive with the exception that the NO STOPPING ANYTIME on
Los Angeles Avenue in front of the Kavlico facility will be
deferred to Phase II of this program; staff directed to
contact Kavlico officials to evaluate the impact of parking at
their facility. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
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K. Consider Recommendations from Parks and Recreation
Commission for Implementation of a Fee -Based Summer Day
Camp Program at Peach Hill Park. Staff Recommendation:
Approve Parks and Recreation Commission recommendation
for a summer day camp program at Peach Hill Park operated
on self sustaining basis.
Councilmember Perez asked if this program will be open to
non - residents of Moorpark.
In response to Councilmember Perez, Mrs. Adams commented
that it will be only offered to Moorpark residents at
this time. She clarified that a minimum of 24
participants is needed to make it a success. In
addition, she said it has been suggested that the
location of the park sites be rotated in the future.
Mayor Lawrason commented that the program looks good and
that the fees are in line or even less than other
programs being offered by other agencies.
MOTION: Councilmember Perez moved and Councilmember
Montgomery seconded a motion to approve the Parks and
Recreation Commission recommendation for a summer day camp
program at Peach Hill Park operated on a self sustaining
basis. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. CUP 92 -3, Variance No. 92 -3 - Community Christian Church,
Proposal to Use a 20,696 Parcel Containing a 10,980
Square Foot Industrial Building as a Church Facility and
a Variance for Approving Additional Off - Street Parking
Adiacent to the Proposed Property. Staff Recommendation:
Continue this item to 4/7/93. (Continued Item 9.B. from
2/17/93; continued Item 9.A. from 3/3/93)
Mr. Aguilera gave the staff report and stated that staff
is recommending continuance of this item. He indicated
Shiloh Community Church was assuming the CUP and had
requested continuance to April 21.
MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember
Montgomery seconded a motion to continue this item to the City
Council meeting of April 21, 1993. The motion carried by
unanimous voice vote.
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B. Consider Ordinance No Rescinding Ordinance Number 154
(McDonald's Corporation Zone Change) and Adopting the
Attached Ordinance Designating the Zoning Assessor's
Parcel Number 512 -0- 150 -380 (McDonald's Corporation Site)
as Commercial Planned Development (CPD). Staff
Recommendation: Continue the public hearing to May 5,
1993.
Mr. Aguilera stated that continuance of this item to May
5 is recommended so it can be heard by the Planning
Commission first.
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Wozniak seconded a motion to continue this item to the City
Council meeting of May 5, 1993. The motion carried by
unanimous voice vote.
10. COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS:
A. Consider Appointment of a Council Representative to the
East County Transit Study Task Force.
NOMINATION: Mayor Lawrason nominated and Councilmember
Montgomery seconded the nomination to appoint Councilmember
John Wozniak to the East County Transit Study Task Force. The
nomination carried by unanimous voice vote.
Councilmember Hunter stated that he has received his
sample ballot and encouraged the citizens of Moorpark to
vote in the Special Election to be held on April 13.
Councilmember Montgomery reminded the public that
absentee ballots are available if persons are unable to
get to the polls on election day.
Councilmember Wozniak announced that author, Ray
Bradbury, will be speaking at the Moorpark High School on
March 18 at 6 p.m.
11. ACTION /DISCUSSION ITEMS:
A. Consider Draft Leaislation for the Formation of a Waste
Management Authority. Staff Recommendation: Review the
draft legislation and direct the Mayor to write a letter
to the VCWC expressing the City's support for the Waste
Management Authority and commitment to working with the
Waste Commission to resolve outstanding language
concerns. (Continued Item 11.F. from 3/3/93)
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Mary Lindley gave the staff report.
March 17, 1993
Councilmember Montgomery provided background relative to
this item and stated that there is a concern that with
enough votes, the Authority could potentially direct a
jurisdiction's waste flow to a particular facility,
against the jurisdiction's wishes. He said he thought
the language could be revised to eliminate this concern.
Mayor Lawrason said he believes there is enough
geographical separation for the East Valley Task Force to
establish separate flow control. He inquired how the
City's liabilities will be affected by this entire
situation.
In response to Mayor Lawrason, Councilmember Montgomery
said the assets and liabilities of the Authority will be
based upon east and west county wastesheds. He said the
separation of the wastesheds would allow the processing
of materials to be channeled to facilities that are more
economically feasible. He continued by stating that by
buying into this Authority, one of the City's concerns
was that Moorpark would be subjected to liabilities that
it does not now have. He believes these concerns have
been mitigated to his satisfaction.
Councilmember Perez asked if it is wise to accept the
veto power of one city.
Councilmember Montgomery responded by saying that without
the support of the cities of Simi Valley and Oxnard, the
Authority will not succeed.
MOTION: Councilmember Perez moved and Councilmember Wozniak
seconded a motion that the Mayor write a letter to the Ventura
County Waste Commission expressing the City's support for the
Waste Management Authority and the City's commitment to
working with the Waste Commission to resolve outstanding
language concerns. The motion carried by unanimous voice
vote.
B. Consider Memorandum of Understandina for Solid Waste Flow
Commitment for the Development of a Materials Recovery
Facility. Staff Recommendation: Decline City's
participation in the MOU and respond in writing to the
Waste Commission. (Continued item 11.G. from 3/3/93)
Mary Lindley gave the staff report.
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In response to Councilmember Montgomery, Ms. Lindley
clarified that the cities in the western portion of the
County are participating in this commitment, but the
cities in the eastern portion of the County are not.
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Perez seconded a motion to decline the City's participation in
the Memorandum of Understanding and to respond in writing to
the Waste Commission. The motion carried by unanimous voice
vote.
C. Consider Submittal of Draft Sphere of Influence Amendment
Application to Ventura Local Agency Formation Commission
( LAFCO). Staff Recommendation: direct staff as deemed
appropriate.
Mr. Aguilera gave the staff report. He indicated that no
comments have been received from the public.
In response to Mayor Lawrason, Mr. Aguilera stated that
the application to LAFCO is complete except for a listing
of encumbrances on the property of special taxes (i.e.,
school bonds, etc.) He continued by saying that to
provide a legal description will cost about $5,000 and is
approximately a four -day process.
Mr. Kueny indicated that, based on new information of
which Mr. Aguilera may not be aware, the process for
preparation of the legal description will take a
approximately two weeks.
Mayor Lawrason commented that the concept of submitting
an application to LAFCO for the expansion of the sphere
of influence is not appropriate at this time and he
cannot support it. He continued by providing a brief
background of the Messenger development process and said
communication today with Mr. Austin, of Messenger
Investment Company, indicated that their company does not
want to reconstruct the MOU. He indicated that Messenger
does not support the application to LAFCO at this time.
Richard Devericks, 340 Rosewood Avenue, Camarillo, spoke
representing Ventura Pacific Capital. He indicated that
his company owns 80 acres within Specific Plan No. 8 and
he works closely with Gary Austin. He said he would like
to be included on a mailing list for any meetings that
are held with regard to this issue. He said he supports
the approach of getting the property through the LAFCO
process at this time.
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Councilmember Montgomery commented that he believes there
is an inconsistency between LAFCO staff and LAFCO board
members. He said one side says they desire a complete
application from the City of Moorpark and the other side
indicates that they want to be involved in the process
from the very beginning. He said he supports the ten
point proposal which Messenger has provided as a
guideline as it provides for specific public input and
provides the Community Development Committee a vehicle
with which to continue discussions with the public.
Councilmember Hunter stated that he supports making the
application to LAFCO at this time.
Councilmember Perez expressed concern that now is not the
proper time to move forward with the application.
Patty Waters, 10865 Broadway, also requested to be
included on a mailing list to be notified of meetings
that are held with regard to this issue. She indicated
that the ten -point proposal has merit to it.
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Perez seconded a motion to refer this item to the Community
Development Committee with direction for them to meet with
Messenger Investment Company and other property owners to
refine the 10 -point proposal made by Messenger Investment into
a city plan; allow and authorize the Community Development
Committee to meet and discuss various proposed agreement or
codification documents; to defer the submission to LAFCO of
the application to expand the sphere of influence. The motion
carried by 4 -1 roll call vote, Councilmember Hunter
dissenting.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, Mayor Lawrason declared a
recess. The time was 9:35 p.m. The Council reconvened at
10:00 P.M.
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council.determined to reorder
the agenda to consider items 11.D. and 11.E. after item 11.I.
and to continue to consider the other items in the order in
which they appear on the agenda.
F. Consider the Second Extension of the Cabrillo Economic
Development Corporation's Community Development Block
Grant Agreement. Staff Recommendation: Extend the
agreement for a term lasting until June 30, 1993, or
until existing funds are used.
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Don Reynolds gave the staff report. He said the staff
recommendation was to extend the soft costs portion of
the agreement, or costs associated with site search, to
June 30 and allow the City Manager the discretion whether
or not to extend the hard costs, or site development
costs, if they find a specific site in that timeframe.
Rodney Fernandez, 11011 Azahar Street, Saticoy, spoke as
Executive Director of the Cabrillo Economic Development
Corporation. He emphasized that the organization has
refocused on getting a new site and they want to finalize
the decision by June. He requested support from the City
in their endeavors to relocate.
In response to Councilmember Perez, Mr. Fernandez stated
that CEDC is not requesting additional funds in this
request. They are requesting an extension of time period
only and they want to move the project forward as quickly
as possible.
Mr. Fernandez said it would be his preference not to go
through the extension process again, but if that is what
the City Council required, it would be done.
Mr. Kueny suggested that the date of September 30 be used
as a deadline for "going site specific" instead of June
30.
MOTION: Mayor Lawrason moved and Councilmember Wozniak
seconded the staff recommendation to authorize the extension
of the CEDC CDBG agreement from January 18, 1993, for a term
defined as either the time at which the balance of the funds
have been expended, or until September 30, 1993, whichever
comes first, the City Manager to have discretion to extend the
hard costs, costs associated with site development past
September 30th; and to continue to consider this program in
the development of the final grant appropriations for the
1993/94 CDBG program year. The motion carried by unanimous
voice vote.
Mr. Reynolds said that language adopted above will be
incorporated into the agreement.
G. Consider Request by Mark McQueen for Changes on His
Certificate of Compliance. Staff Recommendation: Direct
staff as deemed appropriate.
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Mr. Aguilera deferred giving the staff report and
suggested that the Council let Mr. McQueen address the
issue.
Mark McQueen, 181 -1/2 Wicks Road, inquired as to why he
is being required to improve a lot that is not in the
Conditional Use Permit. He said he is requesting an
adjustment of the fees that are being charged to him
because of errors made by City staff members in time
charged, and he is requesting the granting of his zone
clearance.
Mr. Aguilera said his understanding of the situation is
that the site in question is about to become a separate
parcel and Mr. McQueen wants to provide road improvements
for the new, smaller parcel and not for the existing
parcel. He said Mr. McQueen wants the City to issue him
a zone clearance and allow him to delay the road
improvements on the parcel that he (McQueen) is willing
to improve. In addition, Mr. Aguilera explained that Mr.
McQueen is saying that during the processing of his
certificate of compliance there were delays that occurred
that were not his fault and City staff continued to
charge his project in error. Mr. Aguilera said he has
spoken with the case planner and while there were delays
in the application processing, they were not caused by
staff.
Councilmember Montgomery said Mr. McQueen should not have
to provide offsite improvements for the larger parcel and
felt that the fees should be capped at $2,275.
Mr. Kueny suggested that starting with the lack of a
building permit or zoning violation, the County
Assessor's records should be checked if Mr. McQueen
cannot produce the building permit and then Mr. McQueen
should obtain his zoning clearance. With regard to fees,
Mr. Kueny suggested leaving it in Mr. Aguilera's hands to
go back through the billing and delete any Code
Enforcement time but the City should be due at least 75%
above the original deposit. Mr. Kueny continued that
rather than improving the large frontage as part of the
process, have Mr. McQueen pay the City Engineer to do a
general estimate of the cost to do the improvements for
the estimated 45 foot frontage of the smaller parcel and
the City accept payment of that amount. He said the City
could work out a payment plan.
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Mr. Abbott stated that the amount for the improvement of
the 45 foot frontage parcel would be approximately
$5,000.
Mr. McQueen agreed that the City Manager's proposal was
fair but he said he was worried about going through the
bill with Mr. Aguilera. He was concerned that Mr.
Aguilera wouldn't have the authority to delete charges to
the bill.
Mayor Lawrason said Mr. McQueen should sit down and try
to work it out with Mr. Aguilera. Mayor Lawrason said if
that cannot be accomplished then we will have to go to
the next level of appeal.
Councilmember Montgomery said that Mr. McQueen and Mr.
Aguilera should work out a payment plan. He asked Mr.
McQueen if he will pull a building permit if he cannot
get confirmation of a record of the building permit
stated to be previously obtained.
Mr. McQueen said yes, but he did have a permit.
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to approve
the suggestions of the City Manager for the funding of the
estimated 45 foot of street frontage; that the zoning
violation be cleared by having the applicant obtain a zoning
clearance and building permit; and that the Director of
Community Development meet with the applicant to resolve the
fees.
H. Consider Parks and Recreation Commission Recommendation
for Name of Virginia Colony Park Site and Renaming of Los
Angeles Place. Staff Recommendation: Adopt "Virginia
Colony Park" as official name of parksite located at the
east end of Avenida Colonia in Moorpark and direct staff
to initiate the process to change the street named Los
Angeles Place to Virginia Colony Place.
Christine Adams gave the staff report.
MOTION: Councilmember Perez moved and Councilmember
Montgomery seconded a motion to adopt "Virginia Colony Park"
as the official name of the parksite located at the east end
of Avenida Colonia and direct staff to initiate the process to
change the street named Los Angeles Place to Virginia Colony
Place. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
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I. Consider Urban West Proposal for Tuscany Tract.
Councilmember Montgomery requested that the City Attorney
discuss the legality of this issue.
Ms. Kane explained that she found no requirement for
Urban West Communities to retain the four original model
types. She said the question that was asked was if the
City has the ability to approve the new models with those
models being inconsistent with the CC &R's. She said the
CC &R's are a private land use restriction and the City is
not prohibited by reason of the fact that there are
CC &R's; however, by the same token, Urban West
Communities cannot ignore the CC &R's. She continued by
saying that the City may require that certain provisions
be added to the CC &R's and they not be amended except
with the approval of the City.
In response to Councilmember Montgomery, Ms. Kane said if
there is a provision that would prohibit Urban West
Communities from developing units in essence not
consistent with the original four models, then it would
be the homeowners who would have to seek the remedy.
Chuck Fuhr, 11742 Pinedale Road, spoke as a Tuscany
homeowner. He requested that the City Council not
approve the zone clearance applied for by Urban West
Communities until they have agreed to establish an
integrated smaller community for the scaled down homes.
Lori Rutter, 11611 Pinedale Road, spoke as a Tuscany
homeowner. She asked that the Council carefully review
the minor modification application and that the smaller
homes be located in a smaller community apart from the
Tuscany tract.
In response to Councilmember Montgomery, Lori Rutter
stated that discussion of whether or not the Homeowners'
Association would sue the City of Moorpark has not been
part of the discussions to date.
Maury Froman, 520 Broadway, Santa Monica, spoke
representing Urban West Communities. He said they agreed
in June of 1992 to encircle and add lots around some of
the first forty homes of the Tuscany tract. He said
there is no assurance that this project will be completed
as proposed. He indicated that Urban West Communities
cannot continue to build the homes without having the
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approval of the 66 zone clearance permits. He continued
by saying that the worst thing to do is close the
project, close it up and have the stigma attached to
having an incomplete community.
In response to Councilmember Montgomery, Mr. Froman
confirmed that if the zone clearances are turned down, it
will be considered breach of the settlement agreement.
He said Urban West would have to look at all the
possibilities.
Mayor Lawrason commented that he believes this is a
problem between the Homeowners' Association and Urban
West Communities.
Councilmember Montgomery inquired if the Community
Development Committee would recommend allowing the zone
clearances.
In response to Councilmember Montgomery, Mayor Lawrason
and Councilmember Perez said as Committee members, they
would recommend approving the zone clearances.
Mr. Fuhr and Ms. Rutter stated that the building of the
fourteen homes as scheduled is unsatisfactory to the
Homeowners' Association in the Tuscany tract.
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to take no
action regarding this item.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, the Council took a recess.
The time was 12:20 a.m. The meeting reconvened at 12:33
a.m.
D. Consider Approval of Classification Description and
Salary Range for Economic Development /Redevelopment
Manager. Staff Recommendation: Approve the
classification description, set a salary range, and
authorize the recruitment and selection of a person to
fill the position.
Mr. Kueny gave the staff report.
Councilmember Hunter stated the importance of this
position in developing the City's economic base.
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MOTION: Councilmember Hunter moved and Councilmember
Montgomery seconded a motion to approve the classification
description, set a salary range and authorize the recruitment
and selection of a person to fill the position; the Budget and
Finance Committee directed to review funding sources (not to
be Gann Funds) and make a recommendation to the full Council.
The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
E. Reconsider Bids for the Construction of a Block Wall
Along the Rear of Properties Located on Sherman Avenue
(North Side of Los Angeles Avenue East of Spring Road).
Staff Recommendation: 1) Select one of the design
options; 2) Award a contract for the construction of the
project in accordance with the selected design Alternate
to the bidder and for the price indicated in Section C of
the staff report; 3) Approve the construction contingency
amount for the project indicated in Section E of the
staff report and authorize the City Manager to approve
additional work, if required, not to exceed ten percent
(100) of the contract price; and 4) Authorize the Mayor
to sign necessary contract documents.
Mr. Gilbert gave the staff report.
Councilmember Wozniak commented that the Public Works,
Facilities and Solid Waste Committee had discussed
several options and was suggesting Alternate 2.
Councilmember Perez said he anticipates a lush
landscaping plan to complement the walls when they are
complete.
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Perez seconded a motion to confirm the award of the contract
and identify Option 3, Alternate II, precision block wall, as
the preferred selection; contract to be awarded to DWM
Construction for the bid amount of $108,162.30. The motion
carried by unanimous voice vote.
12. ORDINANCES:
A. Consider Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 161
Regulating the Use of Alarm Systems within the City.
Cheryl Kane read the ordinance title.
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MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember Perez
seconded a motion to read the Ordinance title only. the
motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember Perez
seconded a motion to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance
161 as read. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
B. Consider Revisions to the City's Zoning Ordinance - City
of Moorpark. Staff Recommendation: Introduce the
Ordinance for first reading.
Mr. Kueny commented that this is consistent with prior
direction to allow churches in the industrial zone.
Mr. Aguilera explained that what is presented to the
Council in this material is what was discussed during the
public hearing process.
Cheryl Kane proposed changes to the ordinance as follows:
a) In the caption, the last four words "exhibits a and
b" should be deleted and replaced with the word
"herein"
b) In the fourth recital, second line - "Municipal
Code" should be changed to "Zoning Ordinance ";
In the third line "Zoning Code" should be changed
to "Zoning Ordinance"
C) On the last page of the ordinance, Section 5,
second line -- the words "the attached" should be
deleted and replaced with the word "this" and in
the same line the words "(Exhibits A and B)" should
be deleted.
d) The last line "passed and approved and adopted"
should have the date of 1117th of March, 1993"
changed to read " of March, 1993"
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Perez seconded a motion to read the ordinance title only. The
motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
MOTION: Councilmember Perez moved and Councilmember Hunter
seconded a motion to waive further reading and declare
Ordinance 162 introduced for first reading as amended. The
motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
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13. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
March 17, 1993
Councilmember Wozniak said he would like a discussion of
Senate Bill 566, Library Services Assessment, scheduled on the
April 7 agenda.
Mayor Lawrason requested that the smoking ordinance be
scheduled for Council consideration at the April 7 meeting.
He added that a possible speaker at that time would be Dr.
Larry Dodds, Director of Health Services with Ventura County.
14. CLOSED SESSION:
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Mayor Lawrason
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. Negotiations for Real Property on the South Side of High
Street (Southern Pacific /VCTC) pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.8.
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 Moorpark vs. CalTrans (Case No.
123655)
K. Litigation concerning Villa del Arroyo vs. City of
Moorpark (Case No. 105170)
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March 17, 1993
L. Litigation concerning Ventura County Community College
District, et al vs. City of Moorpark (Case No. 107569).
M. Litigation concerning City of Thousand Oaks, et al., vs.
County of Ventura.
The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, a recess was declared. The
time was 1:00 a.m.
The Council reconvened into Closed Session at 1:10 a.m.
Present in Closed Session were all Councilmembers, Steven
Kueny, City Manager; Richard Hare Deputy City Manager;
Cheryl Kane, City Attorney.
The meeting reconvened into Open Session at 1:55 a.m.
Mr. Kueny stated there was no action to report and only
items 14.B., 14.D., 14.H., and 14.G. had been discussed.
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Mayor Lawrason
seconded a motion to reject the claims of Rebecca Ayers, Bill
Hodgins and Judith Hana. The motion carried by unanimous
voice vote.
15. ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Lawrason adjourned the meeting at 1:55 a.m.
Paul W. Lawrason Jr., Ma
illian E. Hare, City C1
MOORPARK
799 Moorpark Avenue Moorpark, California 93021 (805) 529 -6864
NOTICE AND CALL OF
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MOORPARK
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Special Meeting of the City Council of the
City of Moorpark is hereby called to be held on WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 1993,
commencing at 6 :15 p.m. Said meeting will be held in the Council Chambers of the
City of Moorpark, located at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California.
Said Special Meeting shall be for the purpose of discussing the following Closed
Session items listed:
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.
Negotiations for Real
Property on the South Side of High Street
(Southern Pacific /VCTC)
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8.
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
Moorpark vs. CalTrans (Case No. 123655).
K.
Litigation concerning
Villa del Arroyo vs. City of Moorpark (Case
No. 105170).
L.
Litigation concerning
Ventura County Community College District et
al vs. City of Moorpark (Case No. 107569).
M.
Litigation concerning
City of Thousand Oaks, et al, vs. County of
Ventura.
Dated:
March 12, 1993
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Paul W. L w ason Jr., Ma
PAUL W. LAWRASON JR.
SCOTT MONTGOMERY
PATRICK HUNTER BERNARDO M. PEREZ JOHN E. WOZNIAK
Mayor
Mayor Pro Tem
Counalmember Counalmember Counalmember
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF VENTURA ) ss
CITY OF MOORPARK )
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE
I, Dorothy J. Vandaveer, declare as follows:
That I am the Deputy City Clerk of the City of Moorpark;
that a SPECIAL MEETING of the City Council of the City of
Moorpark was held at 6:15 p.m. on March 17, 1993 in the
Council Chambers of the Community Center and that a copy of
said Special Meeting Notice was posted on March 15, 1993 at
a conspicuous place at the Moorpark Community Center, 799
Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, CA.
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is
true and correct.
Executed on March 23, 1993 at Moorpark, California.
Dorothy andaveer
Deputy City Clerk
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