HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1993 0505 CC REGMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Moorpark, California May 5, 1993
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark was
held on May 5, 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 7:15 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; Christine Adams,
Director of Community Services; Jim
Aguilera, Director of Community
Development; Lt. Dean, Sheriff's
Department; Ken Gilbert, Director of
Public Works; Cheryl Kane, City Attorney;
Dirk Lovett, Assistant City Engineer;
Charles Abbott, City Engineer; Don
Reynolds, Administrative Services
Manager; Jill Rubin, Management Analyst;
Lillian Hare, City Clerk; and Dorothy
Vandaveer, Deputy City Clerk
4. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS, AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
A. Proclamation recognizing Hire a Veteran Week as May 2 -
8, 1993
The proclamation was presented by Councilmember Wozniak
to Patrick Koeneker, Local Veterans Employment
Representative of the Employment Development Department
B. Proclamation recognizing May as Better Hearing and Speech
Month.
Councilmember Hunter presented the proclamation to Linda
Erwin from Beltone Electronics.
C. Certificate of Recognition for Eagle Scout, Michael Alan
Rogers.
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Mayor Lawrason presented the Certificate of Recognition
to Michael Alan Rogers for his achievement of Eagle
Scout.
D. Special Recognition for Waste Watch Program - Mail It
Quik Postal Center, Moorpark Business Center, Moorpark
Unified School District - Campus Canyon School.
Ira Greenberg, the owner of Mail it Quik Postal Center,
and Terry Foster, principal of Campus Canyon School, were
presented Waste Watch awards by Mayor Lawrason, who was
assisted by Jill Rubin, Management Analyst. The Moorpark
Business Center was also recognized.
Honorable Mention Awards went to the following
businesses: Business Machine Supplies, Franz Wolff
Industrial Leasing, General Optics, GT Water Products,
Monika's General Store, Moorpark Melodrama, Arroyo West
School, and Peach Hill School.
E. Proclamation recognizing May 6 as National Day of Prayer.
Councilmember Montgomery read the National Day of Prayer
proclamation.
5. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember
Montgomery seconded a motion to continue item 11.D. to May 19.
The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Patrick Kilmartin, 480 Sherman Avenue, spoke on behalf of his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Burkhardt. He questioned the design of
the walls that are being constructed at Sherman Avenue and Los
Angeles Avenue because it is his understanding that the walls
are not designed to go to the corner. He also questioned what
is going to happen to the trees near where the wall is to be
built.
Councilmember Montgomery said the City staff should supply a
letter from the contractor to Mr. Kilmartin and that this item
should come back to the Public Works, Facilities and Solid
Waste Committee at its next meeting for discussion.
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Connie Lawrason, 4291 Ambermeadow Street, spoke regarding the
late hours of the City Council meetings. She said the Council
should abide by the rules that they adopted and adjourn their
meetings prior to midnight.
Larrey D. Hammons, 15750 E. Los Angeles Avenue, thanked the
Council for their support of Ordinance 153.
Patrick Kilmartin, 480 Sherman Avenue, spoke representing
Pat's CB and Stereo. He said he would like to see action
regarding expanding the lease area of the land he occupies for
his business. He said he would like to lease the property
behind him so he can eradicate the weeds.
Gerald Goldstein, 11932 Los Angeles Avenue, spoke regarding
parking conditions on the City owned parking lot during the
Cinco de Mayo celebration. He also addressed the issue of law
enforcement in the City and the role Councilmembers play in
this process and alluding to City officials as Nazis.
Councilmember Wozniak stated that he was offended by Mr.
Goldstein's use of the word "Nazi" during his utterings of
complaint. He indicated that he will not tolerate the use of
such a word when directed at Councilmembers.
Ralph Boyd, 6550 San Onofre Drive, Camarillo, introduced
himself as the new Chairman of the Legislative Committee of
the Moorpark Chamber of Commerce. He said they hope to be
effective in the City of Moorpark.
Ted Green, 15354 E. Benwood Drive, spoke on a personal issue.
He indicated that his wife was issued a parking citation in a
handicapped zone and that she has a placard. He also said
that the police chief "hollered" at his wife and that he will
be filing a formal complaint within 48 hours.
Eloise Brown, 13193 Annette Street, spoke regarding the
repaving of Peach Hill Road. She suggested that the limit
lines be moved forward in the cases where there is restricted
vision at corners, for example, Peach Hill Road and Annette
Street. Mrs. Brown also commented that the air quality in the
City during the morning hours was almost intolerable and she
found it interesting that the County allowed so many
controlled burns within the County on the same day.
Councilmember Wozniak responded to Mrs. Brown by stating that
he shares her concerns, but that neither the School District
nor City officials were notified that these controlled burns
were going to take place.
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Councilmember Montgomery stated that he investigated and found
that each of the controlled burns in the vicinity of Moorpark
were to dispose of unsold Christmas trees. He said those
organizations should be recycling the trees instead of burning
them.
Kenneth A. Coate, 3387 Chicago Avent
representing Commercial Surety /American
made reference to a letter which was
recently and said that the award of bid
Community Park gymnasium should be
Development.
Le, Riverside, spoke
Bonding Company. He
sent to the Council
for the Arroyo Vista
made to Tri -Build
Bob Badiyan, 3122 Santa Monica, Blvd, Santa Monica, spoke
representing Tri -Build Development. He exhibited samples of
work that his firm has done similar to the work that is being
considered for the Arroyo Vista Community Park Community
Building and Gymnasium. He requested that the award be made
to his company and assured the Council that his firm will do
a good job if awarded the contract.
Jack Salyer, 15709 Illinois Avenue, Paramount, spoke
representing McAlpine and Salyer Construction. He spoke
regarding the bid procedures and questioned the timeliness of
the bid submitted by Tri -Build Development for the Arroyo
Vista Community Park Community Building and Gymnasium. He
said his company will do a good job if awarded the contract
for this project.
7. COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Councilmember Montgomery indicated he had provided a box item
to the Council on the last Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy
District meeting and would do so on the Waste Commission
meeting.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR (Roll Call Vote):
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Wozniak seconded a motion to pull Items 8. B. , 8. F. , 8. H. , 8. 1.
and 8.J. and approve the balance of the Consent Calendar. The
motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
A. Warrant Register
FY 1992/93
Manual Warrants 20057 -20071 $ 110,010.78
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Voided Warrants
Regular Warrants
17824, 178401
19809
20072 - 20183
May 5, 1993
$ (433.88)
$ 386,504.55
C. Consider CPD 89 -1 and -2 Minor Modification No. 5 -
Ventura Pacific Capital Group VI - Request To Move the
North Canopy of Shop No. 1 Six Feet to the South. Staff
Recommendation: Receive and file the report.
D. Consider Mid -Year Report of Moorpark Project Pride
Program. Staff Recommendation: Receive and file the
report.
E. Consider Acceptance of the Charles Street Rehabilitation
Project Phase I. Staff Recommendation: 1) Accept the
described work as complete; 2) Instruct the City Clerk
to file the Notice of Completion; and 3) Authorize
release of the retention if no claims have been made
within the thirty -five (35) day lien period.
G. Consider Acceptance of the Construction of Irriaation
Crossover Conduits for Future Parkway Landscaping
Projects at Various Locations. Staff Recommendation: 1)
Accept the work as completed; 2) Instruct the City Clerk
to file the Notice of Completion; and 3) Authorize the
release of the retention upon satisfactory clearance of
the thirty -five (35) day lien period.
K. Consider Acceptance of the Temporary Construction
Easements for Tierra Rejada Road Widening. Staff
Recommendation: Direct the City Clerk to accept the
temporary construction easements and to submit for
recordation.
L. Consider Sharing of Costs to Relocate Shell Pipe Line
which is in Conflict with Public Improvements along Los
Angeles Avenue which are Funded by Assessment District
92 -1. Staff Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager
to sign the agreement with Shell Pipe Line Corporation
and advance a deposit of $75,000 from AD 92 -1 public
improvement funds as one -half of the City's share of the
pipe line relocation.
M. Consider Acceptance of Additional Funds to City's Ventura
County AAA Grant. Staff Recommendation: Accept the
additional funding from the Ventura County Area Agency on
Aging, and amend the Senior Center budget for FY 1992 -93
accounts (01.4.150.903 - Capital Projects and
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01.4.150.623 - Supplies) to reflect the one time only
funding increase from the Ventura County Area Agency on
Aging of $2859.00 to pay for a dishwasher for the senior
center ($2358) and miscellaneous volunteer recognition
supplies ($500).
N. Consider Acceptance of Work and Recordation of Notice of
Completion for Softball Field Grading at Arroyo Vista
Community Park (R &H Paving). Staff Recommendation: 1)
Accept the work as completed; 2) Instruct the City Clerk
to file the Notice of Completion; and 3) Authorize the
release of the retention upon clearance of the thirty -
five (35) day lien period.
The following items were pulled from the Consent Calendar for
individual consideration:
B. Consider Resolution No. 93 -938, Revising Section 8111 -8
(Appeals) - to the City's Zoning Ordinance - City of
Moorpark. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No.
93 -938, directing the Planning Commission to study, set
a public hearing and provide a recommendation to the City
Council pertaining to the proposed change to the City's
Zoning Ordinance.
In response to Mayor Lawrason, Mr. Aguilera said that by
increasing the appeal period to 16 days it allows the
City Council time to schedule consideration of a
potential appeal of an item acted on by the Planning
Commission at a regular Council meeting within the appeal
period.
Mr. Aguilera also clarified that prior to making the
change that anyone could appeal a zone clearance decision
not just the applicant.
MOTION: Mayor Lawrason moved and Councilmember Perez seconded
a motion to approve the staff recommendation to adopt
Resolution No. 93 -938. The motion carried by unanimous voice
vote.
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F. Consider Authorizing the Distribution of Requests for
Proposals (RFP) for the Preparation of a Municipal
Stormwater Management Program and a Master Drainage
Study. Staff Recommendation: 1) Approve the RFP; 2)
Authorize staff to distribute RFP to qualified
consultants; and 3) Direct the Public Works, Facilities
and Solid Waste Committee to assist with the review and
evaluation of responders to the RFP and provide a
recommendation regarding project funding.
Mayor Lawrason indicated that he had pulled this item
because the cost of this mandated program could be of
tremendously significant impact. He said the City needs
to take a stand on what's reasonable, although he
realizes that this particular portion should be moved
ahead.
MOTION: Mayor Lawrason moved and Councilmember Wozniak
seconded a motion to approve the attached request for
proposal; to authorize staff to distribute the RFP to
qualified consultants; and to direct the Public Works,
Facilities and Solid Waste Committee to assist with the review
and evaluation of responders to the RFP and to review options
and provide a recommendation regarding project funding. The
motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
H. Consider Resolution No. 93 -939 Approving the Engineer's
Report for AD 84 -2. Staff Recommendation: Adopt
Resolution No. 93 -939 approving the Engineer's Report for
AD 84 -2 for FY 1993/94.
I. Consider Resolution No. 93 -940 Approving the Engineer's
Report for AD 85 -1. Staff Recommendation: Adopt
Resolution No. 93 -940 approving the Engineer's Report for
AD 85 -1 for FY 1993/94.
In response to Mayor Lawrason, Mr. Kueny indicated that
part of the intent of the two staff reports was to call
to the Council's attention options to be considered
during the budget process.
MOTION: Mayor Lawrason moved and Councilmember Montgomery
seconded a motion to approve the staff recommendation for both
item 8.H. and 8.I., adopting Resolution No. 93 -939 for
Assessment District 84 -2 and 93 -940 for Assessment District
85 -1. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
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J. Consider Support of Legislation to Modify National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES_
Requirements. Staff Recommendation: Authorize the Mayor
to send a letter to Congressman Gallegly voicing the
City's support of this legislation.
Councilmember Perez indicated he had pulled this item to
suggest that in the letter to be sent by the Mayor to
Congressman Gallegly voicing the City's support of this
legislation, implementation should be emphasized.
MOTION: Councilmember Perez moved and Councilmember
Montgomery seconded a motion to approve the staff
recommendation that the City Council authorize the Mayor to
send a letter to Congressman Gallegly voicing the City's
support of this legislation and its implementation. The
motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Consider Appeal No. 93 -2 - Northview Homeowners'
Association - Appeal of Director of Community
Development's Decision to Approve Minor Modification No
6 to RPD 851 on the application of Pardee Construction -
Proposal Regarding Extension of Chimnev Chase with Sheet
Metal Extension. Staff Recommendation: Deny the Appeal.
Mr. Aguilera gave the staff report.
Mayor Lawrason opened the public hearing.
Linda Reed, 3907 Ashbourne Lane, spoke as a resident of
the North View tract. She said her fireplace was
inspected and three defects were found. She indicated
that she is not a member of the North View Homeowners'
Association and they do not represent her interests. Ms.
Reed said she can live with the sheet metal and said the
City should approve the proposed plan for treatment of
the problem.
Susan Elias, 13660 Shady Knoll Court, spoke regarding the
fact that the proposed products that will be used to fix
the chimney problem have not been tested and she believes
that Pardee Construction is trying to coerce the City and
the homeowners into accepting this solution to the
problem. She requested that the Council reconsider the
Director of Community Development's decision.
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Bill Buol, 17435 Trailcrest, spoke regarding the chimney
issue. He said he hoped the Council will approve the
metal extensions.
Gary Gayda, 13485 Cedarpine, spoke as a homeowner in the
North View tract. He said he purchased his home because
of the nice appearance of the community and he is not
pleased about the look of the sheet metal chimney
extensions.
Mark Lapp, 13416 Cedarpine, spoke as a resident of the
North View tract. He said he disliked the sheet metal
extensions and stated that he will have a stucco
extension put on at his own expense.
Darren Kelsey, 4063 Blairwood, spoke as a new resident of
the North View tract. He said he wants a stucco chimney
and not a sheet metal extension.
Ruth Farabaugh, 13543 E. Cedarpine, spoke as a resident
of the North View tract. She said she has spoken with
Wesley Lester of Pardee Construction and he indicated to
her that Pardee will correct the chimney problem in
whatever manner the City decides is the best one.
Councilmember Wozniak said that he has also spoken with
Mr. Lester and that Mr. Lester did not indicate that
opinion to him. He said it appeared that residents were
being told something different.
Debi Ulis -Judd, 4047 N. Cedarpine, spoke as a resident of
the North View tract and said she does not belong to the
North View Homeowners' Association and that they do not
represent her. She said she believes that each homeowner
has to deal with this on an individual basis and that the
City should not be involved.
Bob Zastrow, 4132 Greenbush Lane, said he wants the
appeal upheld for the stucco extension to be used. He
said he plans on filing a class action suit. He thanked
the City Council and staff for the time they have spent
on this issue.
Mayor Lawrason closed the public hearing.
In response to Councilmember Perez, Mr. Aguilera said
that under State law there would be a one year period
during which the homeowner would have redress against the
contractor. He further stated that if the appeal were
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upheld and the minor modification denied Pardee would not
be alleviated from the responsibility to the homeowner.
He said it would be a homeowner /contractor problem.
Councilmember Montgomery said he would support inserting
the following language: "The homeowner to be allowed to
approve or disapprove the sheet metal extension ".
In response to Councilmember Hunter, Ms. Kane said it was
not inappropriate to add an additional condition to the
minor modification.
Councilmember Wozniak indicated his support of the
inclusion of the additional language suggested by
Councilmember Montgomery.
After further Council discussion, the following motion
was heard:
MOTION: Councilmember Perez moved and Mayor Lawrason seconded
a motion to approve the staff recommendation to deny the
appeal and uphold the Director's decision approving Minor
Modification No. 6 to Residential Planned Development Permit
No. 851. The motion carried by roll call vote 3 -2,
Councilmembers Montgomery and Wozniak dissenting.
Councilmember Montgomery requested the Council to
consider refunding the fee for the appeal to the
Homeowner's Association.
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Hunter seconded a motion to approve the refund of the appeal
fee less out of pocket expenses of $100. The motion carried
by unanimous voice vote.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, the Mayor declared a recess.
The time was 9:15 p.m. The Council reconvened at 9:53 p.m.
B. Consider City Council Appeal No. 93 -4 of Planning
Commissions Decision to Approve Appeal No 93 -1 Request
to Modify Condition No. 9 for Time Extension for Project
Inauauration of Residential Planned Development Permit
No. 89 -4 (Minor Modification No 2) and Additional Two
Year Extension to Vesting Tentative Tract Map No 4637.
Staff Recommendation: Deny the applicant's request for
a two year extension as follows: 1) Uphold the
Director's denial of Minor Modification No. 2 to "Use
inaugurate" Residential Planned Development Permit No.
89 -4; 2) Refuse to grant the extension of Vesting
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Tentative Tract Map No. 4637; and 3) Overturn the
Planning Commission action to approve a one -year
extension to RPD 89 -4.
Mr. Aguilera gave the staff report.
Mayor Lawrason opened the public hearing.
Tom Zanic, 520 Broadway, Santa Monica, spoke representing
Urban West Communities. He provided background of the
project and gave a letter to the Council which outlined
the time extension request which his company is wanting
the Council to consider. The request is as follows:
1. Regarding Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 4637 -
Approve a two year time extension to VTTM 4637.
2. Regarding RPD No. 89 -4 Minor Modification No. 2 -
Approve Minor Modification No. 2 to RPD No. 89 -4
Condition No. 9 to allow a two year, instead of a one
year, extension.
3. Regarding Council Appeal No. 93 -4 -
Uphold the Planning Commission decision to approve Appeal
No. 93 -1 for extension of RPD No. 89 -4.
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to waive the
rules of procedure to receive information provided by Mr.
Zanic.
Ernesto Acosta, 11886 Alderbrook Street, said he supports
the time extension which is being requested by Urban West
Communities.
Francis Okyere, 530 Moorpark Avenue, spoke representing
the Moorpark Chamber of Commerce. He said he supports
Urban West Communities' request for an extension. He
expressed concern that if the Council denies the request,
it will communicate to the business community that the
City does not want commerce to thrive in the City.
Sameerah Mateen, 120 South Spring Street, Los Angeles,
spoke representing Caltrans. She said if the Council
does not overturn the Planning Commission's action,
Caltrans believes the requirements of the County
Congestion Management Plan would apply.
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Councilmember Montgomery expressed his appreciation that
a Caltrans representative was present. He said
developers are assessed a citywide mitigation fee for
road improvements for their projects.
Frank Gutierrez, 11531 Wildflower Court, spoke in support
of the Urban West request for a time extension.
Mayor Lawrason closed the public hearing.
In response to Council question, Mr. Kueny suggested that
if the Council were to approve an extension for both
entitlements they might simply want to indicate extension
to May 16th, 1995.
Councilmember Montgomery indicated he would be inclined
to approve the two year extension.
Councilmember Perez said he concurred with Councilmember
Montgomery.
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Wozniak seconded a motion to approve Minor Modification No. 2
to Residential Planned Development Permit No. 89 -4; to grant
a two year extension of Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 4637
and a two year extension to RPD 89 -4; extension for both
applications to run to May 16, 1995. The motion carried by
unanimous voice vote.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, the City Clerk stated it was
time to reorder the agenda.
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to reorder
the agenda to hear 9.C., 11.C., 11.D. and 11.H.; to continue
11.F. to the City Council meeting of May 19, and to continue
the remainder of the items to the adjourned City Council
meeting to be held on May 12, 1993.
C. Consider Rescinding_ Ordinance No. 154 of McDonald's
Corporation Zone Change No. ZC 93 -2 and the Adoption of
Ordinance No. Designating the Zoning on a Portion of
Assessor's Parcel No. 512 -0- 150 -380 (McDonald's
Corporation Site) as Commercial Planned Development
CPD . Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the public hearing
and accept public testimony, 2) Determine that
modification to the City's Zoning Ordinance is
categorically exempt pursuant to the State CEQA
Guidelines, Section 15061(b)(3).
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Mr. Aguilera gave the staff report.
Mayor Lawrason opened the public hearing. As there were
no speaker cards for this item he then closed the public
hearing.
Ms. Kane said there were a couple of revisions to the
ordinance and asked that the item be tabled until later
in the evening.
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to table this
item until later in the evening.
10. COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS:
Councilmember Perez wished everyone a Happy Cinco de Mayo. He
complimented City staff and the Cinco de Mayo committee on a
wonderful event held on Saturday, May 1. He also complimented
Shelly Shellabarger and, John and Stephanie Casillas on their
efforts during the event.
Mayor Paul Lawrason commented on the superb job that Mr. Hare
did in introducing prospective purchasers of the Litton
facility to the City, its services and amenities.
11.A. Consider Adult Entertainment Facilities Ordinance - City
of Moorpark. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as
deemed appropriate. (Continued Item 11.I. from 4/7/93;
Item 11.D. from 4/21/93)
This item was continued to the City Council meeting of
June 12, 1993.
11.B. Consider Rectuest to Release Improvement Surety Prior to
Installation of Improvements for PD -1065 (Velasquez) .
Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed
appropriate. (Continued Item 11.H. from 4/21/93)
This item was continued to the City Council meeting of
May 12, 1993.
11.C. Consider Recommendations from Parks and Recreation
Commission for Improvements to Virginia Colonv Park.
Staff Recommendation: 1) Accept Parks and Recreation
Commission recommendation for improvements at Virginia
Colony Park; 2) Authorize staff to contract with Game
Time for the tot lot play equipment and other amenities;
3) Authorize staff to contract with M D Structural
Contractors for the installation of the playground
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surfacing materials; and 4) Direct staff to purchase
materials and equipment necessary for improvements, not
to exceed $24,000, and begin construction of park.
Ms. Adams gave the staff report.
In response to Mayor Lawrason, Mr. Kueny said the City
had not heard back from the School District regarding
shared use of facilities. He said the half basketball
court could be added to the park design if a shared use
agreement could not be worked out with the School
District. He suggested the Council might want to direct
staff to bring back a status report for the first meeting
in June.
MOTION: Councilmember Perez moved and Councilmember
Montgomery seconded a motion to approve the staff
recommendation to accept the Parks and Recreation Commission
recommendation for improvements at Virginia Colony Park; to
authorize staff to contract with Game Time for the tot lot
play equipment and other amenities; to authorize staff to
contract with MD Structural Contractors for the installation
of the playground surfacing materials; to direct staff to
purchase materials and equipment necessary for initial
improvements not to exceed $24,000 for construction of the
park; to prepare a status report for the Council on the
discussions with the Moorpark Unified School District
regarding shared use of facilities for the June 2 meeting.
The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to reconsider
their prior action on 11.D.
D. Consider Ordinance , to Amend Chapter 12.16 of the
Moorpark Municipal Code Related to Parks. Staff
Recommendation: 1) Introduce Ordinance , to amend
Chapter 12.16 of the Moorpark Municipal Code Related to
Parks; 2) Open Public Hearing; 3) Take Public
Testimony; 4) Direct Staff to Incorporate City Council
Comments; and 5) Close Public Hearing.
Ms. Adams gave the staff report.
Councilmember Perez questioned the need to include
regulation of metal detectors in the ordinance.
Councilmember Wozniak commented that those using metal
detectors might dig in the parks causing a problem for
the City.
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Councilmember Hunter requested that the rollerblade
language be clarified.
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to continue
this item to the May 19, 1993 City Council meeting. They
requested a new staff report and a copy of the revised
ordinance be provided to them.
E. Consider Authorization to Apply to the Ventura County
Flood Control District ( VCFCD) for an Encroachment Permit
to Allow Graffiti Abatement by City Forces on VCFCD
Facilities. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as
deemed appropriate.
This item was continued to the City Council meeting of
May 12, 1993.
F. Consider Bids for the Construction of the Communit
Building and Gymnasium at Arroyo Vista Community Park.
Staff Recommendations: 1) Award a contract for the
subject construction; 2) Approve a ten per cent
contingency for the project; and, 3) Authorize the Mayor
to sign necessary contract documents.
This item was continued to the City Council meeting of
May 19, 1993.
G. Consider Authorizing the Distribution of Requests for
Proposals (RFP) for the Development and Implementation of
a Street Illumination Reduction Program. Staff
Recommendation: Authorize staff to develop and
distribute a Request for Proposals (RFP).
This item was continued to the City Council meeting of
May 12, 1993.
H. Consider Review of Ordinance 153 (Vacancy Rent Control in
Mobilehome Parks. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as
deemed appropriate.
Mr. Hare gave the staff report. He indicated that staff
is investigating a complaint against the Villa del Arroyo
Mobilehome Park regarding five year lease agreements.
Don Grenier, 3681 Valencia, stated that he has a claim
against the mobilehome park owners. He said he is being
required to sign a 5 year lease which would circumvent
the City's Vacancy Control Ordinance.
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In response to Mr. Hare, Mr. Grenier reported that Forest
Ross was the seller of the property which he was
purchasing.
Councilmember Montgomery stated his belief that the owner
is blatantly disregarding the City's ordinance after
causing the City to hold an election costing more than
$20,000.
Councilmember Montgomery indicated that he believed the
Council should direct the City Attorney to investigate
the current situation and pursue any and all recourse in
regard to obtaining compliance with the existing City
ordinance. In addition, he said the rent control
ordinance needs to be reviewed as there is a sunset
clause taking effect in July. He said speed is of the
essence as Mr. Grenier's property is in escrow.
In response to Council question, Ms. Kane indicated that
if she was provided the proper information she could
bring this matter back to the Council for consideration
at their adjourned meeting to be held on May 12, 1993.
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved to direct the City
Attorney to investigate the Villa del Arroyo management
company relative to compliance with the City's vacancy rent
control ordinance compliance and to pursue any and all legal
recourse in this matter.
NO SECOND TO THE MOTION WAS MADE.
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council directed that a report
from the City Attorney should be prepared relative to this
matter for the adjourned meeting on May 12, 1993.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, the Council determined to
consider Item 9.C.
C. Consider Rescinding Ordinance No. 154 of McDonald's
Corporation Zone Change No. ZC 93 -2 and the Adoption of
Ordinance No. Designating the Zoning on a Portion of
Assessor's Parcel No. 512 -0 -150 -380 (McDonald's
Corporation Site) as Commercial Planned Development
CPD . Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the public hearing
and accept public testimony, 2) Determine that
modification to the City's Zoning Ordinance is
categorically exempt pursuant to the State CEQA
Guidelines, Section 15061(b)(3).
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Ms. Kane read revisions to the ordinance and then read
the ordinance title:
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 declare
Ordinance No. 165 introduced for first reading. The motion
carried by unanimous voice vote.
12.A. Consider Ordinance No. 163 for second reading and
adoption of 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.
This item was continued to the City Council meeting of
May 12, 1993.
12.B. Consider Ordinance No. 164 for second reading and
adoption of 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.
This item was continued to the City Council meeting of
May 12, 1993.
12.C. Consider Ordinance No. - An Amendment to Chapter 5.64
of the City of Moorpark Municipal Code, Pertaining to
Peddlers, Itinerant Merchants and Solicitors Herein Known
Collectively as Street Vendors. Staff Recommendation:
Amend Chapter 5.64 of the Moorpark Municipal Code by
introducing the Ordinance No. for first reading.
This item was continued to the City Council meeting of
May 12, 1993.
13. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
Councilmember Perez requested that the Moorpark Unified School
District's request for a joint committee to review the
Community Youth Officer be agendized after additional
information is received from the District.
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Councilmember Montgomery requested that co- sponsorship of the
MACC concert and recognition of the citizen who came to the
aid of another citizen being robbed in the Hughes parking lot
be agendized.
14. CLOSED SESSION:
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Wozniak seconded a motion to adjourn to Closed Session for a
discussion of all items listed on the agenda:
A. Personnel.
B. Potential litigation pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9 (b) (1) .
C. Potential litigation pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(c).
D. 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)
The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting a recess was declared. The time
was 11:20 p.m.
The Council reconvened in Closed Session at 11:30 p.m.
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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 11:30 p.m.
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Wozniak seconded a motion to reject the claim of 1) Louise
Huizenga; 2) Burnan Family Trust /General Partner of Urban West
Communities (relative to Kirk J. Busch claim) and directed
staff to properly notify the claimants. The motion carried by
unanimous voice vote.
Mr. Kueny reported there was no action to report out of Closed
Session and only items 14.B., 14.E., 14.G., and 14.H. had been
discussed.
15. ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember Perez
seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting to May 12, 1993 at
6:15 p.m. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. The
time was 12:12 a.m.
Paul V. Lawra an' Jr., Mayor
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