HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1993 0915 CC ADJMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Moorpark, California September 15, 1993
An Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Moorpark was held on September 15, 1993 in the Council Chambers of
said City located at 799 Moorpark, California.
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Lawrason called the meeting back to order at 7:16 p.m.
3. ROLL CALL:
Present:
6. PUBLIC COMMENT:
None.
11. ACTION /DISCUSSION:
Councilmembers Hunter, Montgomery, Perez,
Wozniak and Mayor Lawrason
Steven Kueny, City Manager; Richard Hare,
Deputy City Manager; Jaime Aguilera,
Director of Community Development;
Christine Adams, Director of Community
Services; Lt. Dean, Sheriff's Department;
Mary Lindley, Assistant to the City
Manager; Don Reynolds, Administrative
Services Manager; Steve Hayes,
Economic /Redevelopment Manager; and
Lillian Hare, City Clerk
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A. CONSIDER PROPOSED 1993194 OBJECTIVES. Staff
Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate.
(Continued Item 11.A. from 8/18/94.)
Mr. Kueny recapped the previous discussion and Council
action on the 1993/94 Objectives.
Following is the Council's action this evening regarding
each division:
Community Services
Double stars denoting top priority:
2. In conjunction with the Community Development
Department, review and process modification of the
Open Space Conservation and Recreation (OSCAR)
Element for consistency with the other General Plan
elements.
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3. Revise park land dedication ordinance and Park
Master Plan including evaluation of existing Park
Improvement Fund Zones.
4. Coordinate City's participation in contract at -risk
youth programs.
6. Develop a Department procedures manual.
Recreation
Double stars denoting top priority:
1. Develop recreation programs targeting teens and at-
risk youths.
2. Provide recreation staffing for programs and
activities for Senior Citizens.
4. Evaluate feasibility of establishing a teen center.
5. Provide activities for physically challenged
persons.
Added item:
* 17. Develop a prototype for marquee signs to
announce community events.
Parks
Double stars denoting top priority:
4. Assess feasibility of performing additional park
maintenance functions by City staff.
5. Develop proposed funding plan for completion of
Arroyo Vista Community Park (part of 5 year CIP).
6. Coordinate with homeowners in the Villa Campesina
development for the improvement of the required
neighborhood park.
14. When a site is acquired for a downtown neighborhood
park, prepare a conceptual improvement plan.
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Added items:
New Language was added to No. 16, to now read:
Develop a report on the estimated construction and
maintenance costs for a municipal swimming pool and
research alternative funding sources.
19. Investigate expansion of Arroyo Vista Community
Park by incorporating use of adjacent Southern
California Edison property.
Facilities
Double stars denoting top priority:
3. Develop maintenance program for new Arroyo Vista
Community Park building.
Landscaped Parkways
Double stars denoting top priority:
1. In conjunction with Public Works Department, plan,
design and install improvement of currently
unimproved parkways and medians at various
locations.
7. Evaluate options for performing maintenance for
City managed areas.
New Single stars denoting high priority:
4. Develop and implement a program to effectively and
efficiently reduce water consumption and reduce
overspray onto streets and sidewalks.
Cable
Double stars denoting top priority:
1. Administer government channel (Channel 10)
operations.
5. Film 200 hours of Moorpark activities for replay
supporting public information and community
promotion efforts and evaluate the feasibility of
filming a video about Moorpark City government.
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Added items:
September 15, 1993
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Language was added to No. 7 to now read:
Develop community resources and volunteers to assist in
programming and cablecasting activities.
City Manager
Double stars denoting top priority:
4. Further develop the City's customer service program
to include employee training and quarterly employee
meetings with an emphasis on customer service
practices.
7. As Executive Director, direct redevelopment agency
activities under the day -to -day management of the
Deputy City Manager and assist with establishing
redevelopment priorities and develop and implement
expenditure plan for bond proceeds.
New Single star denoting high priority:
3. Work with County, State and Federal officials to
ensure that Moorpark's legislative interests and
concerns are addressed and establish a legislation
program which would allow the City to respond on a
more timely basis to pending State and Federal
legislation.
Special Projects
Double stars denoting top priority:
1. Assist in the acquisition and development of a
downtown park.
4. Assist with implementation actions as follow up to
General Plan Update including traffic mitigation
program, and other items of potential impact to
City services and facilities, and preparation of
specific plans and modifications to Recreation
Element.
5. Serve as staff liaison on matters pertaining to day
laborer gathering site and related activities.
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September 15, 1993
10. Assist with development of Citywide Traffic
Mitigation program and coordination with Ventura
County on traffic impact matters.
12. Evaluate options for providing Library Services.
14. Coordinate City's efforts for proposed transfer of
Waterworks District No. 1 to the City.
Added direction:
Agendize No. 16., "Consider use of funds provided by
developer of Tract 3963 for other than affordable housing
purposes."
Leave No. 19, "If directed by the City Council,
coordinate City's effort in evaluating Fire Protection
District revenue, costs and services ", on the list
without a star.
Budget and Finance Committee to initiate meetings with
the County Supervisor regarding a proposed transfer of
Waterworks District No. 1 to the City.
Public Transit
Double stars denoting top priority:
1. Pursue a marketing program to increase ridership on
City bus system and assist with the marketing
program for commuter rail and Amtrak services.
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4. Work with VCTC and other East County jurisdictions
to facilitate regional transit linkage.
7. Evaluate cost benefit of purchasing a City owned
bus for use by City's transit contractor.
Added item to be double starred:
9. Investigate feasibility of obtaining Section 9
Federal funds for transit purposes.
Added direction:
Remove star from No. 6., "Assist with City's work on
complying with obligations of the Congestion Management
Program (CMP)."
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Solid Waste
Double stars denoting top priority:
1. Work with the refuse haulers to develop and
implement an industrial and commercial recycling
program.
3. Work with the refuse haulers to develop and
implement a green waste program.
10. Assist with the development and implementation of a
recyclable household hazardous waste collection
program in coordination with the one or more other
public agencies.
12. Evaluate feasibility of implementing a variable can
rate structure or similar alternatives for
residential refuse collection.
Single stars denoting high priority:
2. Participate in regional solid waste planning
efforts and formation of a Regional Waste
Authority.
5. Organize and implement a Christmas tree recovery
program.
6. Develop educational and public awareness programs
utilizing the City's cable television channel and
other media forms.
8. Conduct workshops on composting and seek a
demonstration site.
14. Coordinate the City's implementation of the
Countywide Recycling Market Development Zone (RMDZ)
among the City Departments, and serve on the County
Economic Development /Recycling Market Development
Zone Subcommittee.
17. Evaluate the Commercial Refuse Franchise Agreements
(expiring June 30, 1994) and Residential Franchise
Agreements (expiring June 30, 1995).
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Emergency
Double stars denoting top priority:
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3. Provide training for staff in emergency response
procedures and responsibilities.
7. Develop a program to regularly inform the public
about the need to adequately prepare themselves for
a potential disaster.
Single stars denoting high priority:
1. Develop a list of equipment and resources needed in
the City's Emergency Operation Center to respond to
an emergency.
City Attorney
Double stars denoting top priority:
6. Develop operating procedures to ensure final review
of all ordinances before placement on agenda for
first reading.
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Administrative Services
Double stars denoting top priority:
8. Implement provisions of the new Cable Act
regulations and revised fee regulations.
9. Retain a contract firm to review and analyze the
City's and Redevelopment Agency's property tax
receipts.
12. Prepare in -house work space needs study for
approved and potential personnel additions
including in -house building inspector and City
Engineer.
13. Develop and implement cat licensing program in
conjunction with Ventura County.
Single stars denoting high priority:
10. Perform evaluation and possibly develop preliminary
plans for a Moorpark Police Station.
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Redevelopment
Double stars denoting top priority:
September 15, 1993
1. Coordinate City's downtown improvement efforts and
develop prioritized list of improvements.
2. Develop for City Council consideration and adoption
and implement a business attraction, promotion and
retention plan `including provisions for working
with the business and development community to
increase sales tax capture.
9. Manage the activities of the Moorpark Redevelopment
Agency including development and implementation of
a work program and Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
and coordination of Project Area Advisory Committee
(PAAC) participation.
Added items:
* 10. Develop alternative development plans for the
Agency owned property on the south side of
High Street.
Finance
Double stars denoting top priority:
2. Prepare a capital project and equipment replacement
schedule and funding program.
F.
8. Prepare recommendations modifying chart of accounts
and reduction of number of funds.
Added items:
* 9. Evaluate options for banking services.
Computers
No Change.
Risk Management
Double stars denoting top priority:
1. Prepare Risk Management Manual.
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Single stars denoting high priority:
2. Provide formal Safety Training program for all
employees.
Personnel
Double stars denoting top priority:
1. Revise personnel rules to reflect actual operating
conditions and approved MOA with employee groups.
8. Develop modified merit and performance evaluation
system.
9. Conduct review of alternative medical programs by
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Single star denoting high priority:
6. Develop formal employee orientation process.
Purchasing
Added item:
* 4. Consider local vendor preference policy.
CDBG
Single stars denoting high priority:
1. Provide liaison support and assistance to sub -
recipients.
3. Prepare analysis of urban county grant program
versus small City entitlement for city's
participation in CDBG.
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Property Management
Double stars denoting top priority:
2. Assist with the preparation of a standard lease
agreement.
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Public Safety Administration
S
Double stars denoting top priority:
September 15, 1993
1. Identify revenue sources to support police
activities and recovering costs.
2. Participate in the Sheriff's Department Disaster
Plan exercises and coordinate with the City's
Disaster Plan.
7. Complete EMT Certification for deputies.
Single stars denoting high priority:
4. Work with City's Ad Hoc Committee and County's Gang
Task Force in developing techniques for addressing
gang and at -risk youth issues.
6. Assist with evaluation and possible preliminary
planning for future Moorpark Police Station.
Public Safety Investigation
Single stars denoting high priority:
1. Increase the number of investigated criminal cases
by 20 %.
Public Safety Traffic Enforcement
1. Obtain OTS funding for Spanish Language Traffic
Enforcement program.
2. Provide at least 200 hours of commercial vehicle
enforcement.
P. Consider Adoption of the Proposed Ordinance No.
Control and Abatement of Graffiti. Staff Recommendation:
Direct staff as deemed appropriate.
Mary Lindley gave the staff report.
In response to Councilmember Montgomery, Ms. Lindley said
that as per the City Attorney's recommendation, whenever
possible prosecution,would be made under state law. If
an offense was not covered under penal code, the City
ordinance would be used.
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Mayor Lawrason said that the broad tip markers need to be
included in the ordinance.
Councilmember Hunter said that he agreed with Mayor
Lawrason that broad tip markers need to be included in
the ordinance.
Councilmember Wozniak said that he "feels okay" about
putting in the broad tip markers or leaving them out. He
said if markers are to be defined as graffiti implements,
it is important to have the exceptions in the ordinance.
In response to Councilmember Perez, Lt. Dean said that
Deputies won't arrest anyone simply for possession of the
markers unless the Deputies can articulate the persons
intent on paper. He said he would write enforcement
guidelines that will outline caution.
Councilmember Perez said he could agree to put broad tip
markers back in the ordinance.
CONSENSUS: By consensus the Council determined to define
broad tip markers as a graffiti implement in the ordinance.
Councilmember Montgomery said he would like to see
"intent" clearly indicated as part of the language of
the ordinance.
Gerald Goldstein, 11932 Los Angeles Avenue, indicated his
opposition to the ordinance.
Councilmember Montgomery said the City should not enter
other people's property without their consent to abate
graffiti.
Ms. Lindley said that the Council might want to consider
the City Attorney's recommendation that three choices be
given property owners: 1)to self abate; 2) to allow the
City to abate; 3) for the City to prosecute to force
abatement.
CONSENSUS: By consensus the Council determined to accept the
City Attorney's recommendation as stated above by Ms. Lindley.
In response to Councilmember Montgomery, Mr. Kueny said
that the City Council not staff would make the decision
to prosecute.
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Councilmember Montgomery said he would like to codify the
City Council's authority to make the decision to
prosecute rather than do it by policy.
In response to Councilmember Perez, Mr. Kueny said that
the City will abate graffiti on residential property if
there is a public impact but commercial /industrial
property owners must pay for the abatement.
In response to Councilmember Hunter, Ms. Lindley said
that other Cities have language in their graffiti
ordinances regarding collecting indirect costs but the
City Attorney has said that such language might not be
defensible.
In response to Council question, Mr. Kueny indicated that
staff would ask the 'City Attorney if language stating
"consistent with applicable sections of local and state
law" can be included in the ordinance.
Councilmember Montgomery suggested that staff notify the
businesses which will be affected by the graffiti
ordinance, because of their sale of broad tip markers,
before the ordinance comes back to the Council.
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to direct
staff to notify those businesses which will be affected by the
graffiti ordinance, because of their sale of broad tip
markers, before the ordinance comes back to the Council.
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to direct
staff to bring the ordinance back to the first Council meeting
in October after another review by the City Attorney.
Councilmembers Perez and Montgomery requested that Lt.
Dean provide a written enforcement policy and procedures
for changing that policy after the ordinance is adopted.
14. CLOSED SESSION:
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Perez seconded a motion to adjourn to Closed Session for a
discussion of 14.A. Personnel, 14.F. Negotiations for Real
Property at 280 Casey Road (Moorpark Unified School District)
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8., 14.M.
Negotiations for Real Property on the North Side of Los
Angeles Avenue contiguous to Mission Bell Plaza (Ken McLeod) .
The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
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September 15, 1993
AT THIS POINT in the meeting a recess was declared. The
time was 9:45 p.m. The meeting reconvened into Closed
Session at 9:50 p.m.
Present in Closed Session were all Councilmembers; and
Steven Kueny, City Manager.
The meeting reconvened into Open Session at 10:16 p.m.
Mr. Kueny stated there was no action to report out of
Closed Session and only items 14.A., 14.F. and 14.M were
discussed.
15. ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Lawrason adjourned the meeting at 10:16.
Pau W. L ason Jr. ayor
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