HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1993 0421 CC REGMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Moorpark, California April 21, 1993
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark was
held on April 21, 1993 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 7:21 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Councilmember Montgomery 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; Debbie
Traffenstedt, Senior Planner; Lillian
Hare, City Clerk; and Dorothy Vandaveer,
Deputy City Clerk
4. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS, AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
A. Proclaim week of May 3rd Public Service Recognition Week.
Mayor Lawrason read the proclamation.
B. Proclaim week of May 2 -8 as Annual Clean Air Week.
Mayor Lawrason presented the proclamation to Trudy
Reynolds, representing the American Lung Association.
5. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
Councilmember Wozniak requested that an item regarding the
closure of the East Valley Jail facility be added to the
agenda, the need for action having arisen after the posting of
the agenda.
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MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember
Montgomery seconded a motion to add to the agenda
Consideration of the Closure of the East Valley Jail Facility,
need having arisen after the posting of the agenda. The
motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Frank Hilton, 15750 Los Angeles Avenue, #23, addressed the
Council regarding the special election held on April 13, 1993.
He thanked the Council for their support and commended the
City Attorney for her impartial analysis which appeared on the
ballot.
Ken Sherman, 15460 Draceana Avenue, addressed the Council
regarding the landscaping at Flory School and other Pride Day
achievements. He invited the community to participate
Saturday morning in helping paint and clean.
John Heck, 72 Moody Court, Thousand Oaks, representing Valcon
Engineering, Inc., addressed the Council protesting the manner
in which the survey consultant was chosen for the Tierra
Rejada Road widening project. He requested that Item 8.L. be
pulled from the Consent Calendar and that Valcon be reinstated
on the project. He requested that the Council receive the
additional material which he provided to the City Clerk.
He stated that he felt the City was in violation of the
Government Code. In response to Councilmember Montgomery's
question, Mr. Heck indicated that he could not answer at this
time whether or not Valcon would seek remedy if the bid was
awarded to someone else.
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to accept the
material provided by Valcon during discussion of that item
later in the meeting.
Barb Loczi, 11658 Blossomwood Court, representing MACC,
addressed the Council. She said that MACC appreciated the
input and information provided by the City Council and Rori
Skei and Roseann Mikos. She said that MACC has responded by
determining that the public wants this concert, but not in the
present location. She said MACC wants to cooperate with all
those involved and would look for a more manageable site.
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Patty Waters, 10865 Broadway, spoke as President of MACC. She
explained that MACC was raising funds for a stadium, not a
football field. She explained that many sports will be played
in the stadium and that the proposed concert was to obtain
funds for that community project.
Gloria Nainoa, 12685 Crystal Ranch Road, spoke regarding the
Cinco de Mayo celebration. She thanked the Council for
supporting Cinco de Mayo again this year and, also, Shelly
Shellabarger for her help. She said the activities will take
place on May 1. Mrs. Nainoa continued by introducing Gina
Madrid, Miss Cinco de Mayo. Miss Madrid introduced the
candidates for this year's Miss Cinco de Mayo Pageant, Nora
Reynoso, Leticia Villa, Xochitl Covarrubias, Gloria Rios,
Erica Morales, Carmen Tamayo, Veronica Morales, Linda
Carrasco.
Eloise Brown, 13193 Annette Street, addressed the Council
regarding the proposed library benefit assessment district.
She said benefit assessment districts are becoming more
numerous and they circumvent Proposition 13.
7. COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Councilmember Montgomery commented on the recent tour of Happy
Camp and the Messenger property undertaken by the Santa Monica
Mountains Conservancy. He noted that many citizens had been
present to take the tour.
Councilmember Wozniak indicated that there were still banners
for sale for the Tenth Anniversary of the City.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR (Roll Call Vote):
MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember Hunter
seconded a motion to pull Items B.A., Minutes of the Special
Meeting of April 7, 1993, 8.G., B.K. and S.L. and approve the
balance of the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by
unanimous roll call vote.
A. Consider Minutes of the Adjourned Regular Meeting of the
City Council of March 24, 1993.
Consider Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City
Council of March 17, 1993.
Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes as processed.
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B. Warrant Register
FY 1992/93
4 April 21, 1993
Manual Warrants 19810 - 19821,
19952 -19953 $ 87,449.95
Voided Warrants 19800, 19953 $ (135.00)
Regular Warrants 19954 -20056 $ 500,113.86
C. Consider Cooperative Agreements between the City of
Moorpark and Caltrans for the design and construction of
improvements to L.A. Avenue (SR 118) in conjunction with
Assessment District 92 -1 (Mission Bell Plazal. Staff
Recommendation: 1) Approve District Cooperative
Agreements Numbers 4093 and 4132; 2) Authorize the Mayor
to sign the necessary contract documents.
D. Consider Forming the Moorpark Public Financing Authority.
Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 93 -934,
Authorizing the Formation of the Moorpark Public
Financing Authority with the Redevelopment Agency of the
City of Moorpark.
E. Consider Approval of the Issuance and Sale of Tax
Allocation Bonds by the Redevelopment Agency of the City
of Moorpark (Agency). Staff Recommendation: Adopt
Resolution No. 93 -935, Determining that the Issuance and
Sale of Tax Allocation Bonds by the Agency is of Benefit
to the City of Moorpark; Approving the Issuance and Sale
of Such Bonds and Ratifying Actions Taken in Relation
Thereto in furtherance of the Redevelopment Plan for the
Moorpark Redevelopment Project.
F. Consider ADDroval of a Chanae Order to the Contract for
the Construction of an Asphalt Overlay on Peach Hill Road
and Tierra Rejada Road by Adding Work on Campus Park
Drive. Staff Recommendation: Staff and the Public
Works, Facilities and Solid Waste Committee recommend
that the City Council: 1) Approve the proposed change in
the scope of work to include the overlay of a portion of
Campus Park Drive; 2) Approve an increase in
appropriations from the Gas Tax Fund and an adjustment to
the budgeted amount for the project from $334,000 to
$404,000; 3) Approve a ten per cent contingency for the
project and authorize the City Manager to approve
additional work, if required, not to exceed ten per cent
(10 %) of the revised contract price.
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H. Consider Acceptance of Grant Deeds for Right -of -Way for
Assessment District 92 -1 (Mission Bell) . Staff
Recommendation: Accept Grant Deeds and direct City Clerk
to record them.
I. Consider Certification of the Special Election Held on
April 13, 1993 Relating to the Passage of Ordinance No.
153 - Amending the Moorpark Municipal Code Relative to
Vacancy Rent Control in Mobilehome Parks. Staff
Recommendation: Certify the election and adopt
Resolution No. 93 -936 declaring Ordinance No. 153
effective by reason of a majority vote of the people.
J. Consider Support for Assembly Bill 423, Hazardous Waste
Enforcement. Staff Recommendation: That the Council
direct the Mayor to send a letter to the appropriate
State Assembly Committee expressing the City's support
for AB 423.
The following items were pulled from the Consent Calendar for
individual consideration.
A. Consider Minutes of the Special Meeting of the City
Council of April 7. 1993.
Councilmember Wozniak indicated that he was absent from
the meeting and would absent himself from voting.
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Perez seconded a motion to approve the minutes of the special
meeting of the City Council of April 7, 1993. The motion
carried by voice vote 4 -0, Councilmember Wozniak absent for
the vote.
G. Consider Authorization to Advertise for Receipt of Bids
for the Construction of Sidewalks on Streets in the
Vicinity of Flory Elementary School. Staff
Recommendation: Approve the design plans for the subject
projects and authorize staff to advertise for receipt of
bids for the subject project.
Mayor Lawrason indicated that this was a significant
Public Works project, a milestone.
MOTION: Mayor Lawrason moved and Councilmember Wozniak
seconded a motion to approve the staff recommendation to
approve the plans and specifications for the subject project
and to authorize staff to advertise for receipt of bids. The
motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
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K. Consider a Comprehensive City Customer Service Program.
Staff Recommendation: Receive and file the report.
Mayor Lawrason indicated that the Assistant to the City
Manager had prepared an excellent report. He stated for
the benefit of the public that this is a process the
staff has been exploring and a process that staff has
implemented.
Councilmember Perez suggested having surveys available to
the public at city -wide events.
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to provide
surveys at citywide events.
MOTION: Mayor Lawrason moved and Councilmember Wozniak
seconded a motion to receive and file the report. The motion
carried by unanimous voice vote.
L. Consider Approval of Construction Engineering and
Surveying Services for the Tierra Rejada Road Widening
Project. Staff Recommendation: 1) Authorize the City
Manager to approve an Additional Services Authorization
to Willdan Associates for Contract Administration and
Inspection services required for the subject project for
a fee amount of $149,500; 2) Approve the selection of
Benner and Carpenter to perform construction surveying
services for the subject project for a fee Not to Exceed
$46,000 and authorize the Mayor to execute related
contract documents; 3) Approve a ten percent (10 %)
contingency for the above work and authorize the City
Manager to approve additional work for an amount Not to
Exceed ten percent (10 %) of the contract price.
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to table this
item for consideration and discussion during Closed Session.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, the Council recessed to convene
the Moorpark Public Financing Authority. The time was 8:25
p.m.
The City Council meeting reconvened at 8:30 p.m.
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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 AoDrovina Additional Off - Street Parkina
Adjacent to the Proposed Property. Staff Recommendation:
Continue to June 16, 1993. (Continued Item 9.B. from
2/17/93; Item 9.A. from 3/3/93; Item 9.A. from 3/17/93)
After clarification, that the continued to date should be
June 2, 1993, the following motion was heard:
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Wozniak seconded a motion to continue this item to June 2,
1993. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
B. Consider an Ordinance Amending the Moorpark Zoning
Ordinance by Adding Article 16, Density Bonus Provisions,
and Revising Sections 8103 -1.3 and 8109 -2.3 Pertaining to
Residential Planned Development (R -P -D) Zone Density and
Development Standards. Staff Recommendation: Adopt an
ordinance amending the Moorpark Zoning Ordinance by
adding Article 16, Density Bonus Provisions, and revising
Sections 8103 -1.3 and 8109 -2.3 pertaining to R -P -D Zone
density and development standards and introduce the
ordinance for first reading.
Ms. Traffenstedt gave the staff report.
Mayor Lawrason opened the public hearing. As there were
no speakers, Mayor Lawrason closed the public hearing.
Ms. Kane read the ordinance title.
MOTION: Councilmember Hunter moved and Councilmember Perez
seconded a motion to read the ordinance title only. The
motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
MOTION: Councilmember Hunter moved and Councilmember Perez
seconded a motion to waive further reading and declare
Ordinance No. 163 introduced for first reading. The motion
carried by unanimous voice vote.
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10. COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS:
April 21, 1993
A. Consider Rescheduling Joint Meeting with the Planning
Commission.
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to reschedule
the joint meeting to May 17, 1993.
11. ACTION /DISCUSSION ITEMS:
A. Consider Administrative Procedure for the Dismissal of
Handicap Parking Citations for Failure to Properly
Display the Disabled Person Parking Placard and Adopt
Resolution 93 -937. Staff Recommendation: City Council
authorize staff to consider the administrative dismissal
of parking citations relating to designated handicap
parking spaces, using the draft policy as presented and
adopt Resolution 93 -937, adopting the $30 fee for repeat
offenders. (Continued Item B.O. from 4/7/93)
Mr. Reynolds gave the staff report.
In response to Councilmember Hunter, Mr. Reynolds said
that no charge would be assessed for the first violation.
He said the intent was that the second violation would be
$30.00. Mr. Reynolds indicated that the resolution
should be revised in Section A. to read "No fee will be
applied to the first request to cancel or dismiss a
citation that resulted from the failure of the person
issued the placard to properly display it during any
consecutive twelve months. A fee of $30.00 shall be
similarly paid to the City upon the second request of
this nature made during the same consecutive twelve month
period. A fee of $60.00 shall be similarly paid to the
City upon the third request....."
MOTION: Councilmember Hunter moved and Councilmember
Montgomery seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 93 -937 as
amended by Mr. Reynolds, authorizing staff to consider the
administrative dismissal of parking citations relating to
designated handicapped parking spaces. The motion carried by
unanimous voice vote.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting a recess was declared. The time
was 8:55 p.m. The Council reconvened at 9:15 p.m.
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B. Consider Ordinance Eliminating Smoking in Work Places and
Enclosed Public Places - City of Moorpark. Staff
Recommendation - Review the attached proposed ordinance
and provide staff and the City Attorney with appropriate
direction concerning the adoption of said ordinance.
(Continued Item 11.G. from 4/7/93)
Mr. Aguilera gave the staff report.
In response to Councilmember Perez, Mr. Aguilera said it
might be a good idea to plan discussions with the
business community before taking final action on this
ordinance.
In response to Councilmember Wozniak, Ms. Kane responded
that she had not yet had a chance to fully review the
ordinance.
Councilmember Wozniak indicated that this item should be
agendized as a public hearing after the City Attorney's
full review of the entire document.
Mayor Lawrason indicated that he had been recently quoted
on this subject in the newspapers. He said he did
believe there was a need for further public input, but
that he was in favor of doing something now regarding the
ordinance.
In response to Councilmember Hunter, Mr. Aguilera said
that this model ordinance had been taken from the
American Cancer Society.
Mr. Hunter indicated that the definition of cocktail
lounge and bar should be clarified and that an age
restriction should be included in the language for both
a cocktail lounge and a bar.
John Gustafson, 79 High Street, spoke as the owner of the
Whistle Stoppe Restaurant. He spoke in opposition to the
proposed smoking ordinance. He indicated that he
supports the idea of soliciting more public input on the
issue.
Ernest Bergman, 600 Spring Road, spoke as Chairman of the
Moorpark Chamber of Commerce's Restaurant Committee. He
said he is opposed to the smoking ordinance because of
the impact it will have on local businesses.
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Jere Robings, 4435 McGrath Street, #304, Ventura, said he
is representing the Ventura County American Heart
Association. He spoke in favor of adoption of the
smoking ordinance.
Francis Okyere, 530 Moorpark Avenue, spoke as President
of the Moorpark Chamber of Commerce. He said the smoking
ordinance should not be passed because it will negatively
impact the local business community.
Councilmember Montgomery suggested the Council consider
the following: that section 8.32.080 be deleted in its
entirety. The removal of number 8 on page 6 (bar) . Page
3 number 3, cocktail lounge means a bar, bar shall be
changed to "area" or some other appropriate word. He
further suggested that the City Attorney needed to
determine the legitimacy and the legality of the
ordinance. He requested that Home Occupation Permits be
exempted and that a public hearing be set for the second
meeting in May. He also suggested that notification be
done as per the City's usual practice and in addition a
direct mail to the businesses in the City including the
HOP's and an insert in the local newspaper.
In response to the City Manager's question, Debi Ryono
replied that an approximate cost for inserting flyers
would be $125 and would reach 4,000 households.
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to provide
notice as per its usual practice with an additional direct
mailing to all business registration permittees and to cause
the insertion of a flyer in the Moorpark News Mirror to run
twice and to set a public hearing for May 19 with the City
Attorney to review the proposed ordinance.
Mr. Kueny noted that it was time to reorder the agenda.
The time was 10:29 p.m.
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to hear item
11.D. following Item 11.H. and to continue with the rest of
the agenda as outlined.
C. Consider a Requirement to Allow Certificate of Condition
Compliance No. CCC 92 -1 (Mark McQueen) Prior to Payment
of Off -Site Improvements. Staff Recommendation: Direct
staff as deemed appropriate. (Continued Item 11.H. from
4/7/93)
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Mr. Aguilera indicated that staff had been able to come
to an agreement with Mr. McQueen. Mr. McQueen will apply
for a zoning clearance prior to the City issuing a
Certificate of Compliance and he will also pay for a
building permit and will have twelve months to pay the
$5,000 fee for the road improvements on the Wicks Road
frontage of the lot.
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Perez seconded a motion to take this item off calendar. The
motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
E. Consider Assembly Bill 566, Library Assessment District.
Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed
appropriate.
Ms. Lindley gave the staff report.
Mayor Lawrason indicated that this was probably the
beginning of other potential benefit assessment
districts.
Dixie D. Adeniron, 4274 Telegraph Road, Ventura, spoke as
Director of the Ventura County Library Services Agency.
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to waive
their Rules of Procedure and receive information from Ms.
Adeniron regarding this item.
She addressed the financial impact of the State budget
cuts on the operations of the Ventura County Library
Services Agency. She indicated that they have been
directed to prepare a budget at a 25% reduction level.
She explained that at this level the Agency will lose 50
employees out of the current 118 and that Moorpark's
library hours of operation could be reduced to 16 hours
per week. She requested the Council's endorsement of
Senate Bill 566.
In response to Councilmember Montgomery, Ms. Adeniron
said the proposed library expansion of the Moorpark
facility is still scheduled to take place, but she could
not provide a timeline. She continued by stating that
volunteers in the library are not a feasible manpower
alternative as it takes a skilled and trained staff to
operate the library.
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Jere Robings, 4435 McGrath Street, #304, spoke
representing the Ventura County Alliance of Taxpayers.
He indicated that he is supportive of library services
and that the problem of funding lies with the State
Legislature. He said property owners believe their
property taxes are protected by Proposition 13, but
assessment districts like this one can defeat that
protection.
Allen Langville, 12024 Silvercrest Street, spoke as a
citizen of Moorpark and employee of the Library Agency.
He requested that the Council support Senate Bill 566.
Councilmember Montgomery commented that SB566 is a tool
that legislators will use to cut the library budget. He
said the City should register their absolute opposition,
but that if it went forward he would recommend the
following:
1) The required protest by property owners threshold be
lowered to 5% from 10% before officials can levy the
assessment without an election; 2) restore the ability of
the cities to withdraw from the district and take their
property tax with them.
MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember
Montgomery seconded a motion to authorize the Mayor to sign a
letter opposing the bill and indicating that if the bill were
to be passed, it should at least allow 1) the required protest
by property owners threshold be lowered to 5% from 10% before
officials can levy the assessment without an election; 2)
restore the ability of the cities to withdraw from the
district and take their property tax with them; the letter to
be sent to the State Legislator and the League of California
Cities and to neighboring cities. The motion carried by
unanimous voice vote.
F. Consider Endorsement of Moorpark Chamber of Commerce
Business Buildina Business IRRRI Prnnram anA r�-
0uUii5ur511lp of 5nop Moorparx Campaign. Staff
Recommendation: Endorse Moorpark Chamber of Commerce
Business Building Business Program and co- sponsor SHOP
MOORPARK Campaign.
Mr. Kueny gave the staff report.
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MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Hunter seconded a motion to approve the staff and Economic
Development /Affordable Housing Committee recommendation to
endorse the Moorpark Chamber of Commerce and Business Building
Business Program; to co- sponsor with the Moorpark Chamber of
Commerce the SHOP LOCAL campaign consistent with the report
dated April 16, 1993; and to approve the use of $1,500 of Gann
Funds for the SHOP MOORPARK signs. The motion carried by
unanimous roll call vote.
G. Consider Citv Contribution Toward Certain Capital Costs
to Establish a Community Garden at the Presbyterian
Church at the Southeast Corner of Spring Road and Peach
Hill Road. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed
appropriate.
Mr. Gilbert gave the staff report. He indicated that he
had been unable to contact Urban West regarding the
volunteer disking of the proposed garden site.
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Perez seconded a motion to approve the City contribution for
water and disking if needed and to defer the fencing. The
$500 appropriation to come from the General Fund Reserve. The
motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
H. Consider Request to Release Improvement Surety Prior to
Installation of Improvements for PD -1065 ( Velasguez).
Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed
appropriate.
Councilmember Wozniak indicated he had requested this
item be placed on the agenda.
Colin Velasquez, 1078 Mellow Lane, Simi Valley, addressed
the Council saying he would like to have the street
returned to him. He said he has a $35,000 letter of
credit on file with the City for a street that will not
be built in the future. He said he would like the return
of his letter of credit and he would like to use that
street area for additional parking. He said he would not
be opposed to the City placing a condition of approval
that he can't build on it for a certain number of years.
Councilmember Montgomery requested placing a condition
similar to the one placed on the Coptic Church.
Mr. Kueny said that adequate circulation may be possible
without this street, but the City could not answer that
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question without a study. He suggested having the
property owner and possibly others perform a study on the
circulation issues and the need for this street.
Councilmember Montgomery suggested the Planning
Commission conduct a study and make a recommendation on
the alignment of the streets or a recommendation for no
street at all.
MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember
Montgomery seconded a motion to direct staff to provide the
condition used for the Coptic Church to Mr. Velasquez so that
he might study it and to continue this item to the May 5, 1993
City Council meeting. The motion carried by unanimous voice
vote.
D. Adult Entertainment Facilities Ordinance - City of
Moorpark - Staff Recommendation - Introduce the Ordinance
for first reading. (Continued Item 11.I. from 4/7/93)
Mr. Aguilera gave the staff report.
Councilmember Montgomery stated that he could not support
a reduction in the distances and urged the Council to
support the ordinance and adopt it as currently written.
In response to Councilmember Montgomery, Mr. Aguilera
stated that the ordinance now shows 1,000 feet
separation.
Councilmember Montgomery indicated that it was the direct
action of the full Council that the distance be 1,500.
He requested the minutes be provided to the Council
regarding prior discussions on this item.
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Perez seconded a motion to continue this item to the May 5,
1993 City Council meeting. The motion carried by unanimous
voice vote.
I. Consider On- Street Parking Restriction. Staff
Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate.
Councilmember Hunter briefed the Council on the
committee's work regarding this parking restriction.
Councilmember Montgomery suggested that the twelve
midnight time should be changed to 2:00 a.m.
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Councilmember Hunter said this would be a citywide
ordinance on the books to allow a citizens group or an
HOA to request the City to enact it for a specific area,
if necessary.
Mr. Kueny suggested that a majority vote determined by a
mail -in ballot could be used to determine where
neighborhoods would support this ordinance.
He further indicated while it would be available on a
citywide basis, it would be enacted on a neighborhood
basis only.
In response to Councilmember Perez, Councilmember Hunter
said either the resident or homeowner would be eligible
to vote if a mail -in vote by neighborhoods was used.
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to direct the
Committee to continue to work on the ordinance and to bring it
back to the full Council upon its completion.
J. Consider a Community Youth Officer. Staff
Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate.
Councilmember Wozniak asked the Council if they would be
supportive of this idea of having a community youth
officer considered during the budget process.
Mayor Lawrason indicated he has difficulty spending the
taxpayer's money for a problem that the school district
should resolve. He indicated that although he liked the
overall concept, he doesn't want to put a person in the
schools to be an interviewer.
Councilmember Montgomery said the City should defer
anything until after the school board agendized it for
their own consideration. He said when the Board requests
it, the City will respond. He indicated he was disturbed
by comments from the Moorpark Unified School District
Board regarding the police. He commended the Sheriff's
Department for their patience in dealing with the School
District.
Councilmember Perez said he was opposed to the
interrogation responsibility that this proposed community
youth officer would have.
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MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Perez seconded a motion to take this item off calendar. The
motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
K. Consider the Closing of the East County Jail Facility.
In response to Council question, Lieutenant Dean
indicated that it would significantly increase officers'
time out of the City by having to travel to the Ventura
facility for booking prisoners. He said this could have
drastic effects in the City.
Councilmember Montgomery said he felt this was a breach
of contract by the County and he was extremely surprised
that Vicky Howard would tolerate such a closing. He said
a letter was in order which should state that we would
not tolerate the closing of this facility which would
significantly increase our costs and make Moorpark a less
safe place to live. He suggested a letter go to each
supervisor and to Vicky Howard and that Supervisor
Howard's letter should ask why she has not publicly
stated that this closure is not to be tolerated.
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined that staff
should draft a letter for the Mayor's signature to be
completed and mailed this week to the County Board of
Supervisors as outlined by Councilmember Montgomery above.
12. ORDINANCES:
A. Consider Ordinance No. 162 - An Addition of Chapter 8.48
to the Municipal Code Relative to Property Maintenance
and Re- Titling Chapter 8.04 of the Moorpark Municipal
Code. Staff Recommendation: Introduce Ordinance Number
162 for first reading of the City's Property Maintenance
Ordinance, added as Chapter 8.48 and related sections to
Title 81 Health and Safety, of the Moorpark Municipal
Code. (Continued Item 12.B. from 4/7/93)
In response to Councilmember Montgomery, Mr. Kueny
indicated that numbers 1 and 2 of subsection i. under
section 8.48.010 could be deleted and addressed when the
zoning ordinance comes back for Council review.
Ms. Kane read the ordinance title.
MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember Hunter
seconded a motion to read the ordinance title only. The
motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
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MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember Hunter
seconded a motion to waive further reading and declare
Ordinance No. 164 introduced for first reading as amended.
The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
13. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS.
None.
14. CLOSED SESSION:
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Perez seconded a motion to add potential litigation pursuant
to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)2 to the Closed Session
agenda and to adjourn to Closed Session for 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. Foster
Enterprises.
H. Litigation concerning Moorpark vs. CalTrans (Case No.
123655)
I. Litigation concerning Villa del Arroyo vs. City of
Moorpark (Case No. 105170)
J. Potential litigation pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(b)2.
The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
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AT THIS POINT in the meeting, a recess was declared. The time
was 12:45 a.m. The Council reconvened into Closed Session at
12:50 a.m.
Present in Closed Session were all Councilmembers, Steven
Kueny, City Manager; Richard Hare, Deputy City Manager; Cheryl
Kane, City Attorney, and Ken Gilbert, Director of Public
Works.
Mr. Gilbert left the Closed Session at 1:30 a.m.
The meeting reconvened into Open Session at 1:45 a.m.
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Perez seconded a motion to reject the claims of Louise Martin
and William Martin. The motion carried by unanimous voice
vote.
8.L. Consider Approval of Construction Engineering and Surveying
Services for the Tierra Rejada Road Widening Project. Staff
Recommendation: 1) Authorize the City Manager to approve an
Additional Services Authorization to Willdan Associates for
Contract Administration and Inspection services required for
the subject project for a fee amount of $149,500; 2) Approve
the selection of Benner and Carpenter to perform construction
surveying services for the subject project for a fee Not to
Exceed $46,000 and authorize the Mayor to execute related
contract documents; 3) Approve a ten percent (10 %) contingency
for the above work and authorize the City Manager to approve
additional work for an amount Not to Exceed ten percent (10 %)
of the contract price.
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Wozniak seconded a motion to authorize the City Manager to
approve the use of the City Engineer, Abbott Associates, for
contract administration and inspection services required for
the project; to approve the selection of Valcon Engineering to
perform construction surveying services for the subject
project, the City Manager to negotiate with Valcon for a price
more in line with other bidders; the Mayor authorized to
execute the related contract documents; to approve a ten
percent (10 %) contingency for both items of work and authorize
the City Manager to approve additional work if required for an
amount not to exceed this 10% amount. The motion carried by
unanimous voice vote.
Mr. Kueny stated that there was no action to report out of
Closed Session and only item 14.A. (Government Code Section
54956.9(b)(2) under which it was determined that there was a
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threat of litigation, after which the City Council stayed in
Closed Session under item 14.B.) had been discussed.
15. ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Lawrason adjourned the meeting at 1:50 a.m.
Paul W. Law son Jr., r
ATTEST:
Lillian E. Hare, City Clerk
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