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Moorpark, California September 8, 1993
A Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark was
held on September 8, 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 7:12 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; Lieutenant Dean, Sheriff's
Department; Ken Gilbert, Public Works
Director; Mary Lindley, Assistant to the
City Manager; Dirk Lovett, Assistant City
Engineer; Don Reynolds, Administrative
Services Manager; Jill Rubin, Solid Waste
Coordinator; Steven Hayes,
Economic /Redevelopment Agency Manager;
Cheryl Kane, City Attorney; and Dorothy
Vandaveer, Deputy City Clerk
4. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS, AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
A. Introduction of Rosemary Grossman, Records Clerk in the
City Clerk's Department.
Mayor Lawrason introduced Rosemary Grossman as the City's
Records Clerk.
B. Proclamation to Declare September 8, 1993 to October 8,
1993 as United Way Month.
Mayor Lawrason presented the proclamation declaring
United Way Month to Connie Lawrason.
5. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to move item
11.A. to the end of the Action /Discussion items.
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6. PUBLIC COMMENT:
September 8, 1993
Connie Lawrason, 4291 Ambermeadow Street, addressed the
Council regarding the design of the new signs to be placed at
the entrances and exits of Moorpark. She reported on the last
CTAC /SSTAC meeting. She also indicated that the last meeting
of the Countywide Planning Program was held today since the
County of Ventura has disbanded this committee.
Eloise Brown, 13193 E. Annette Street, spoke regarding item
14.L. She said that the City should develop a procedure to
notify people when the City has plans to acquire property.
Robert Lumley, 1701 Pacific Avenue, No. 170, speaking for G &S
Partnership regarding item 11.F., requested a time extension.
Tony Simon, 726 Nogales Avenue, addressed the Council
regarding graffiti. He said graffiti should be called
vandalism. He spoke in favor of the City's drafting of a
graffiti ordinance but in the abatement of graffiti that the
victim is not made a victim twice because of the cost and /or
regulations involved in the graffiti abatement.
Bill LaPerch, 7200 Walnut Canyon Road, spoke representing the
Moorpark Mosquito Abatement District. He cautioned that the
City needs to be vigilant of standing water, especially on the
Riddle property on Los Angeles Avenue. He said that Mark
Westerline will be contacting the City Code Enforcement
Officers to see if the problem can be abated.
7. COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Councilmember Montgomery reported on the Animal Regulation
Commission meeting which he attended at the County and
indicated they were considering a mid -year adjustment to
rates.
Councilmember Montgomery also reported on the last Waste
Commission meeting. He said the Commission had settled on a
policy not to haul all trash to the Simi landfill. He said
this is a step in the right direction. He said regarding the
hauling of Gold Coast facility waste through Moorpark, he was
able to receive support only from the cities of Simi Valley
and Thousand Oaks.
Councilmember Montgomery reported on the last two Santa Monica
Mountains Conservancy meetings. He said the Alamos Canyon
acquisition and Messenger project property acquisition is high
on the Conservancy's priority list. He indicated the
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Conservancy is interested in working with the City of Moorpark
to acquire these lands.
In response to Councilmember Perez, Councilmember Montgomery
said even though SB817 is weaker legislation than was
proposed, it would be possible to come back in later years and
"clean up" the legislation and include some language which had
been omitted.
Councilmember Perez said he felt that this was an item the
Council needed to consider again in the near future.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR (Roll Call Vote):
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Perez seconded a motion to pull items 8.D., 8.E., 8.K., 8.L.,
8.R., 8.S., and 8.T. and approve the balance of the Consent
Calendar. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
A. Consider Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of
August 4, 1993.
Consider Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of
August 4, 1993.
Consider Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of
August 18, 1993.
Consider Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of
August 18, 1993.
Consider Minutes of the Adjourned Regular city Council
Meeting of June 29, 1993.
Consider Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of
July 21, 1993.
Staff Recommendation: Approve minutes as processed.
B. Consider Approval of Warrant Register. Staff
Recommendation: Approve the Warrant Register.
C. Consider Authorization to Advertise for Receipt of Bids
for the Construction of an Access Road to Serve the
Sunnyslope Debris Basin. Staff Recommendation: 1)
Approve the plans and specifications; 2) Authorize staff
to advertise for receipt of bids for the project.
(Continued Item 8.F. from 8/18/93).
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F. Consider Exoneration of Performance Bond for CUP 3793
(Mundee) Staff Recommendation: Authorize the City
Clerk to exonerate Bond # 1- 905 -688.
G. Consider Recommendation by Parks and Recreation
Commission for Facility Name at Arroyo Vista Community
Park. Staff Recommendation: Accept Commission
recommendation and adopt "Arroyo Vista Recreation Center"
as the official name of the facility at Arroyo Vista
Community Park.
H. Consider Awarding Contract for the Repair of Tierra
Rejada Slope Failure. Staff Recommendation: 1) Award
contract to R & H Paving, Inc. in the amount of $25,850,
2) Authorize City Manager to sign contract, 3) Approve a
ten percent (10 %) for the project and authorize the City
Manager to approve additional work if required for an
amount not to exceed 10% of the contract price.
I. Consider a Reauest from Colmer Development (TR -4081) for
Refund of Deposits and Related Matters. Staff
Recommendation: 1) Charles Abbott & Associates will be
the City Engineer responsible for the project; 2) Whether
or not the project is reinspected will be left to the
discretion of the City Engineer; 3) Charles Abbott &
Associates will inform the City as to the appropriate
amount of bond to be retained; 4) The Committee agreed
that the $3,000 cash bond should be released; 5) The
accounting department will prepare and provide a
statement of charges made to the Colmer account for
inspection services; existing practices and procedures
will be followed with no prorated refund for Grimes
Canyon Road; any deposit remaining after completion of
work of the City Engineer will be refunded; 6) The
Committee agreed that the City should accept Mr. Colmer's
offer to pay actual costs; 7) The Committee agreed to
refund all funds not used to pay consultants (Charles
Abbott & Associates).
J. Consider Reduction/ Exoneration of Certain Bonds for Tract
4081 ( Colmer) . Staff Recommendation: Authorize the City
Clerk to exonerate and /or reduce bonds for the project to
the amounts specified.
M. Consider Extension of Time Agreements with Coneio Freeway
Properties (Carlsberg) Tentative Tract Maps (Tracts 4785
and 47861. Staff Recommendation: Approve the Agreement
and authorize the Mayor to execute the document.
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N. Consider Installation of Monte Vista Nature Park Fence.
Staff Recommendation: Concur with the procedure and
arrangement for monitoring the gate and receive and file
the report.
O. Consider Replaying City Council Meetings on Saturday
Afternoons. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff to notify
the public and program City Council meetings to be
replayed on the Saturday following meetings at 2:00 p.m.,
in addition to the currently scheduled replay at 7:00
p.m. on the Thursday following meetings.
P. Consider Date for Virginia Colony Park Dedication. Staff
Recommendation: Direct staff to schedule Wednesday,
September 15th, at 6:00 p.m. for the Virginia Colony Park
Dedication.
Q. Consider Proposal by KPMG Peat Marwick for the Review of
the City and Agency Financial Management System. Staff
Recommendation: Approve the proposal submitted by KPMG
Peat Marwick and appropriate $11,000, 50% from the
Redevelopment Agency and 50% from the General Fund
Reserve.
U. Consider Resolution No. 93 -965 to Prohibit Overnight
Parking in Certain City Parks. Staff Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 93 -965.
The following items were pulled from the Consent Calendar for
individual consideration:
D. Consider Resolution No 93 -966 Designating the
Intersection of Campus Park Drive and College View Avenue
a STOP Intersection and Directing the Placement of a STOP
Sign at the South Entrance Thereto. Staff
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 93 -966 directing
the placement of a STOP sign on the south leg of the
intersection of College View Avenue and Campus Park
Drive, and approve the removal of.the traffic signal at
the subject intersection.
Councilmember Hunter stated that a section should be
added to the resolution to provide for the removal of the
traffic signal at the intersection of Campus Park Drive
and College View Drive.
In response to Councilmember Hunter, Mr. Gilbert stated
that the resolution could be adopted as amended.
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MOTION: Councilmember Hunter moved and Councilmember Perez
seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 93.966 as amended by
Councilmember Hunter above. The motion carried by unanimous
voice vote.
E. Consider Resolution No. 93- 967_Repealinq Resolution Nos.
87 -399, 88 -514 and 93 -923 Pertaining to Parking
Restrictions in the North Meadows and South Meadows
Portions of Mountain Meadows (PC -3) and Establishing NO
STOPPING ANYTIME Zones on Certain Streets in Said Areas.
Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 93 -967.
Councilmember Hunter indicated that he thought the intent
was to have no stopping at any time on the north side of
North Meadows Park.
In response to Councilmember Hunter, Mr. Gilbert said the
intent of the resolution is no parking on Mountain Trail,
west of Mountain Meadows. He indicated both sides of the
street are no parking.
Councilmember Hunter said he believed the intent was that
there was to be no stopping on both sides instead of no
parking anytime.
Councilmember Montgomery indicated that no stopping on
the north side and no parking on the south side should
resolve the situation.
MOTION: Councilmember Hunter moved and Councilmember
Montgomery seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 93 -967
with the amendment that there be no stopping anytime on the
north side of Mountain Meadow Drive from Walnut Creek Road
easterly to a point approximately 250 feet east of Walnut
Creek Road. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
K. Consider Resolution No. 93 -968 to Authorize City
Regulation of the Rates Charged for the Basic Tier of
Cable Television Service. Staff Recommendation: Adopt
Resolution No. 93 -968 and authorize staff to take
necessary action to initiate rate regulation, including
without limitation, obtaining FCC certification.
Councilmember Montgomery indicated he pulled this item to
bring it to the attention of the public. He said this
action will make sure the City is making full advantage
of the Federal Regulation in exercising control over
cable regulation.
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MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Wozniak seconded a motion to approve the staff recommendation
to adopt Resolution No. 93 -968, to authorize City regulation
of the rates charged for the base tier of cable television
service; and to authorize staff to do all that is necessary to
initiate rate regulation, including without limitation,
obtaining FCC certification. The motion carried by unanimous
voice vote.
L. Consider Resolution No. 93 -969 Providing Workers'
Compensation for Selective Volunteers. Staff
Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 93 -969.
Councilmember Hunter indicated that the second whereas
should read "whereas, said volunteers should be eligible
for worker's compensation insurance while on duty and
performing tasks on behalf of the City."
The City Attorney read an amendment to the language of
the second section as follows: "provide eligibility for
said volunteers for worker's compensation benefits which
will be applicable during the time the person actually
performs volunteer services on behalf of the City of
Moorpark, provided, however, that the rights of
volunteers shall be limited as set forth in the Labor
Code."
MOTION: Councilmember Hunter moved and Councilmember
Montgomery seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 93 -969 as
amended above by Councilmember Hunter and the City Attorney
above. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
R. Consider Approval of Aerial Photographic Services. Staff
Recommendation: 1) Authorize staff to solicit bids for
aerial photographic services; 2) Approve an appropriation
of funds (as noted from the Community Development Fund,
Gas Tax Fund, and the Moorpark Redevelopment Agency Fund)
and Budget Amendment for this project in the amount of
$10,000 to be divided between the Community Development
Department (041- 131 -641 - $4,200); the Public Works
Department (003- 142 -641 - $4,200); and the Moorpark
Redevelopment Agency (070 -4- 170 -641 - $1,600).
Councilmember Hunter indicated that the second
recommendation in the staff report should have the word
"equally" stricken.
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MOTION: Councilmember Hunter moved and Councilmember
Montgomery seconded a motion to approve the staff
recommendation to authorize staff to solicit bids for aerial
photographic services; and to approve an appropriation of
funds from the Community Development Fund, Gas Tax Fund and
Moorpark Redevelopment Agency Fund as outlined in the staff
report dated August 18, 1993, and approve the budget amendment
for this project in the amount of $10,000 to be divided
between the Community Development Department, the Public Works
Department and the Moorpark Redevelopment Agency. The motion
carried by unanimous voice vote.
A roll call vote was then taken on this item. The vote was
unanimous.
Councilmember Montgomery noted that a corresponding
action was required and taken by the Redevelopment Agency
on this matter.
S. Consider FY 1993/94 Budget Amendment and Allocate Funds
for the Construction of Concrete Steps Between the
Metrolink Platform and the North Parking Lot. Staff
Recommendation: 1) Appropriate $5,200 from Fund 12, TDA
Reserves; 2) Approve an amendment to the FY 1993/94
Budget; 3) Approve the construction of the steps at a
total project cost not to exceed $5,200 from the City's
TDA funds, and 4) Authorize the City Manager to execute
necessary contract documents. (ROLL CALL VOTE).
In response to Councilmember Hunter, Ms. Lindley said
that bids had been solicited from 10 contractors, but
only one bid was received.
MOTION: Councilmember Hunter moved and Councilmember
Montgomery seconded a motion to approve the staff
recommendation to appropriate $5,200 from Fund 12, TDA
Reserves, to approve an amendment to the fiscal year 93/94
budget for the project by adding $5,200 to line item
12.4.515.903, to approve the construction of the steps at a
total project cost not to exceed $5,200 from the City's TDA
Funds, and to authorize the City Manager to execute the
necessary contract documents. The motion carried by unanimous
roll call vote.
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T. Consider Authorization to Advertise for the Receipt of
Bids for the Construction of the Charles Street Storm
Drain and Sidewalk Improvements (Phase II). Staff
Recommendation: 1) Approve the plans and specifications;
2) Authorize staff to advertise for receipt of public
bids.
Councilmember Perez communicated his hope that the staff
would do whatever possible to see that the residents on
Charles Street had easy ingress and egress during
construction.
Councilmember Montgomery noted that the project would
probably begin in late October or November and take at
least four months.
MOTION: Councilmember Perez
Montgomery seconded a motion t
plans and authorize the staff to
for the subject project. The
voice vote.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
moved and Councilmember
o approve the project design
advertise for receipt of bids
motion carried by unanimous
A. Noticed Public Hearina on the Approval and Authorization
of the Moorpark Redevelopment Agency to Enter into
Purchase and Rental Agreements for the Former
VCTC /Southern Pacific Railroad High Street Properties
with Various Tenants. Staff Recommendation: Staff
recommends that the City Council authorize the
Redevelopment Agency to enter into Purchase and Rental
Agreements for the VCTC /Southern Pacific Railroad High
Street Properties.
Mr. Hare gave the staff report.
Mayor Lawrason opened the public hearing.
Francis Okyere, 530 Moorp,
the Chamber of Commerce.
interest in leasing the
corner of High Street and
Chamber envisions it as a
good location.
ark Avenue, spoke representing
He indicated the Chamber's
former bank building on the
Moorpark Avenue. He said the
visible piece of property and
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Mayor Lawrason closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Perez seconded a motion to approve the staff recommendation to
authorize the Moorpark Redevelopment Agency to enter into
purchase and rental agreements for the former VCTC /Southern
Pacific Railroad High Street properties. The motion carried
by unanimous voice vote.
10. COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS:
In response to Councilmember Wozniak, Mr. Aguilera said Urban
West Communities is being made to abide by the sign ordinance
relative to putting up their signs on week -ends. He indicated
there were still two "bootleg" signs and staff was still
working on that problem. Councilmember Wozniak stated that
the maintenance department should remove the "bootleg" signs
as they are illegal.
Councilmember Montgomery noted that a business symposium on
the 10th of September at the Howard Johnson's is being
sponsored by the Cities and Chambers of Commerce of the cities
of Moorpark and Thousand Oaks. He said the symposium would
particularly address waste reduction and recycling items. He
invited all to attend.
Councilmember Perez complimented MYAC and City staff for the
Labor of Love picnic.
Councilmember Perez said the Fall Knights of Columbus barbecue
would be on Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. He invited
everyone.
11. ACTION /DISCUSSION ITEMS:
B. Consider Resolution No. 93 -970 Establishing a Permit Only
Parking Program Including Consideration of Overnight
Parking. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No.
93 -970 establishing a PERMIT ONLY parking program.
(Continued Item 11.E. from 7/7/93; Item 11.C. from
8/4/93; Item 11.B. from 8/18/93 with revised title.)
Mr. Gilbert deferred the staff report.
Councilmember Wozniak indicated that the Transportation
and Streets Committee, which considered this resolution,
determined that the guidelines were adequate to start the
process. He said area H has not been divided because of
the difficulty of trying to do so.
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Councilmember Montgomery said there were a couple of
ideas presented at the Town Hall meeting which he felt
should be considered by the Council. Those ideas were to
try a street sweeping approach to the parking problem and
in area H to notice a public hearing for that area alone
with a tear off response portion to the notice which
could be returned by those residents who could not attend
the public hearing.
Councilmember Wozniak commented that the street sweeping
approach to the problem might be a beginning approach.
Councilmember Hunter said this proposed program would
simply be a resource to empower people to control a
problem in their neighborhoods.
Councilmember Perez indicated his support of the
Committee's recommendations.
Councilmember Montgomery indicated he would support going
forward with the ordinance, knowing that the Council
would have final disposition. However, he indicated that
it was his desire to go forward with a street sweeping
ordinance as an enforcement technique.
Mayor Lawrason stated that area H is the genesis for this
entire program and the focus should be on solving the
problem in that area.
Councilmember Perez said that overcrowding is a result of
a lack of affordable housing in the City and that it is
the Council's responsibility to address that situation.
MOTION: Councilmember Perez moved a motion to approve the
staff recommendation.
THE MOTION WAS WITHDRAWN.
Mr. Gilbert indicated that the resolution to be adopted
was the resolution attached to his August 9th memo to the
Council.
Mr. Kueny clarified that Exhibit C on page 2, number 3,
second bullet, should have the added language: "with no
more than one signature per lot "; in addition, number 5
should be changed so that a flat fifty cents per lot
filing fee.
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MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Hunter seconded a motion to approve the staff recommendation
to adopt Resolution No. 970 as amended by Mr. Gilbert and Mr.
Kueny above, establishing a PERMIT ONLY PARKING program and to
approve the policies and procedures for the program as
attached in Exhibit C. The motion carried by roll call vote
4 -1, Mayor Lawrason dissenting.
C. Consider Ordinance No. Amending Section 10.04.190 of
the Municipal Code Pertaininq Parking Prohibitions.
Staff Recommendation: Approve Ordinance No. amending
Section 10.04.190 pertaining to parking restrictions, for
first reading. (Continued Item 11.C. from 8/18/93).
Mr. Gilbert gave the staff report.
In response to Council question, Lieutenant Dean stated
that wheelchair access and handicapped parking are two
separate issues.
Ms. Kane read the ordinance title.
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Wozniak seconded a motion waive further reading and read the
ordinance title only. The motion carried by unanimous voice
vote.
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Wozniak seconded a motion to declare Ordinance No. 178
introduced for first reading. The motion carried by unanimous
voice vote.
D. Consider Establishina Parkina Restrictions to Facilitate
Street Sweeping. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as
deemed appropriate.
Mr. Gilbert gave the staff report.
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Wozniak seconded a motion to continue this matter to the first
regular meeting in October. The motion carried by unanimous
voice vote.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, the Mayor declared a recess.
The time was 9:12 p.m.
The Council reconvened at 9:27 p.m.
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E. Consider Update on Charging Youth Sports Organizations
Using City Fields. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff
as deemed appropriate. (Continued Item 11.F. from
8/18/93).
Ms. Adams gave the staff report.
Councilmember Hunter commented that solicitation of in-
kind volunteer services is something he feels should be
emphasized.
Councilmember Perez indicated his concurrence with
Councilmember Hunter.
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to receive
and file the report and direct that the Public Works,
Facilities and Solid Waste Committee will work with youth
sports organizations in the future regarding this matter.
F. Consider Request to Provide Incentives for Mail Marketing
Corporation. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as
deemed appropriate.
Mr. Hare gave the staff report and indicated that this
item was on the Council's agenda originally at the
request of the applicant. He said now the applicant has
requested a time extension until after the project is
reviewed by the Planning Commission.
Mr. Kueny said, in response to Mayor Lawrason, that the
review by the Planning Commission should allow a return
to the Council for consideration in October. He said the
committee recommended and the applicant accepted that
$200,000 would be required to satisfy the applicant's
obligation for City -wide traffic mitigation. He said it
was determined that this project was not subject to the
Los Angeles Area of Contribution; however, new
information was that the widening of Los Angeles Avenue
is required adjacent to the 118 -foot right -of -way section
in order to provide three travel lanes in each direction
there. He said staff is researching this in order to
determine what, if any, obligation has already been met
by the original subdivision. He said as soon as more
information is available it will be provided to the City
Council.
Councilmember Perez stated that the Committee requested
Mail Marketing to describe what benefits their business
will provide to the community and what support the
community can expect. They asked for a commitment
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regarding youth job programs including a guarantee for
part -time jobs after school and /or in the summer.
In response to Councilmember Perez, Mr. Hare indicated
that although he has talked to the applicant's
representative several times, nothing has yet been
received in writing. He said nothing may be provided
until the requirements of the project are completely
worked out.
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to allow the
time extension and review this project after the Planning
Commission review; in addition, the Ad Hoc Council Committee
(Councilmembers Perez and Wozniak) were authorized to meet and
provide their comments to the Planning Commission.
G. Consider Resolution 93- 1 Participation in Abandoned
Vehicles Program. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as
deemed appropriate.
Ms. Lindley gave the staff report. She said that if this
program is approved by VCTC and comes back in a more
formal manner, the City may want to consider joining so
the collected dollar per vehicle will not go to some
other City.
Mr. Aguilera said that the County of San Bernadino has
operated a similar program for three years and their
program works extremely well.
Councilmember Montgomery commented that an additional
layer of bureaucracy is being added at a time when we
should be streamlining.
In response to Councilmember Montgomery, Ms. Lindley
indicated that Vicky Howard and Bill Davis voted to
initiate the process not to approve the program.
Councilmember Montgomery stated that the City should
communicate in writing our dislike of this program and
send a letter to VCTC.
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Wozniak seconded a motion to authorize the Mayor to sign a
letter to Supervisor Howard and to Bill Davis, and to VCTC
indicating the City's opposition to the program. The motion
carried by unanimous voice vote.
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H. Consider Bids for Los Angeles Avenue Improvements
(Assessment District 92 -1, Phase II). Staff
Recommendation: 1) Accept the request by Southern
Pacific Milling Co. to waive the error omitting the unit
cost for traffic control and accept the original bid
amount of $588,506; 2) Award a contract for the
construction of Phase II to the lowest responsive bidder,
Southern Pacific Milling Co., for the bid amount of
$588,506; 3) Approve a ten percent (10 %) contingency for
the project and authorize the City Manager to approve
additional work, if required, for an amount not to exceed
ten percent (10 %) of the contract price; 4) Authorize the
Mayor to sign necessary contract documents.
Mr. Lovett gave the staff report.
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery and Councilmember Perez
seconded a motion to accept the request by S.P. Milling to
waive the error omitting the unit cost for traffic control and
accepting the original bid amount of $588,506; to award a
contract for the construction of Phase II to the lowest
responsive bidder, S.P. Milling Company, for the bid amount of
$588,506; to approve a 5% contingency for the project and
authorize the City Manager to approve additional work if
required for an amount not to exceed 5% of the contract price;
authorize the Mayor to sign the necessary contract documents.
The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
I. Consider Possible Change to Section 8.32.040 of Ordinance
No. 173 (Smoking Ordinance) to Provide Clarification on
the Posting of Signs. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff
as deemed appropriate.
Mr. Aguilera gave the staff report.
Debra Ryono, 530 Moorpark Avenue, spoke in opposition to
the posting of exterior No Smoking signs.
Councilmember Wozniak commented that the posting of signs
at entrances to shopping centers is a good idea. He said
the City of Simi Valley left placement of the signs up to
the individual businesses. He said a few of them have a
small sign that says "this facility is a no smoking
facility." He said the signs are six inches long and one
inch tall. He said he would like to adopt alternative D
in the staff report which said that the City would design
a sign which would be posted at entrances and other
prominent locations of shopping centers, in addition to
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the posting of interior signs. He said he felt the City
should leave it up to the business owner where to post.
Councilmember Montgomery said multi - tenant facilities
would have a sign posted at the parking lot entrance. He
said he and Councilmember Wozniak, as a committee, should
work in conjunction with staff and bring back an amended
draft ordinance.
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to refer this
matter to the Public Works, Facilities and Solid Waste
Committee to work with staff to amend the draft ordinance.
J. Consider Cost for Future Election Night Computer Linkage
with Ventura County Elections Division. Staff
Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate.
Mr. Hare gave the staff report.
Councilmember Montgomery recommended foregoing the
Election Night computer linkage for this year. He said
it should only be done in even numbered years when
regular City elections are held.
In response to Councilmember Montgomery, Mr. Kueny
indicated that this is a fixed cost and linkage in even
years only is not an option.
Councilmember Wozniak indicated he believes it is not
needed.
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Hunter seconded a motion to determine to forego election night
computer linkage but to direct staff to investigate
alternatives to obtaining election results. The motion
carried by unanimous voice vote.
K. Consider Creation of Joint Governmental Relations
Committee between Moorpark Unified School District and
City of Moorpark. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as
deemed appropriate.
Mr. Kueny stated that the City anticipated receiving a
letter from the Moorpark Unified School District which
had not been received.
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MOTION: Councilmember Perez moved and Councilmember
Montgomery seconded a motion to continue this matter to the
next regularly scheduled City Council meeting. The motion
carried by unanimous voice vote.
L. Discussion of Freeway Fence Near Campus Park. Staff
Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate.
Mr. Gilbert gave the staff report.
He said the freeway right -of -way does not coincide with
existing fences, particularly on the north side of the
freeway just east of Campus Park. He said the net result
is the creation of a "no man's land" between the freeway
chain link fence and the property wall.
Councilmember Montgomery said the HOA may want to grant
deed over that portion of property over to Caltrans or
Caltrans may want to use the same mechanism to enable the
HOA to do the maintenance. Councilmember Montgomery
indicated that Council involvement would possibly help
move this process to resolution. He said a Council
committee with prior experience in discussions with
Caltrans could put this matter on their agenda.
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined that staff
and the Public Works, Facilities and Solid Waste Committee
should work together regarding this issue as outlined by
Councilmember Montgomery above.
M. Consider Approval of a Required Refuse Collection
Enforcement Policy and Ordinance Amendments to the City's
Solid Waste Ordinance 123, Municipal Code Chapter 8.36.
Staff Recommendation: 1) Approve the Required Solid
Waste Collection Compliance Policy, and 2) Approve
amendments to the Solid Waste Ordinance 123, Municipal
Code Chapter 8.36, to include exemptions and definitions.
Ms. Rubin gave the staff report.
Councilmember Perez asked if the first two sentences
under physical limitations on Exhibit B could be
combined.
In response, Ms. Rubin indicated that they could be.
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In response to Councilmember Hunter, Ms. Rubin said that
the compliance letter - third notice could be sent
certified mail.
Gerry Goldstein, 11932 Los Angeles Avenue, spoke
regarding the collection of trash at his home.
In response to Councilmember Montgomery, Ms. Kane stated
that she had not reviewed the ordinance since her
original review.
Ms. Lindley said the City Attorney's comments had to do
with exemptions and except for those changes, staff did
not change the ordinance after the City Attorney provided
comments.
Ms. Kane clarified that she was not requested to review
the substance of the ordinance. She was asked to review
the ordinance relative to its relationship with the
remainder of the chapter to see if there were any
conflicts. She said there were some inconsistencies.
Councilmember Montgomery indicated the City needed to
move ahead with the compliance letter - third notice and
the policy.
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Perez seconded a motion to approve the required solid waste
collection compliance policy as outlined in the staff report
dated August 26, 1993 and to direct that the compliance letter
- third notice be sent to those not in compliance and be sent
certified mail; staff and the City Attorney to resolve the
text and bring the ordinance back for first reading at the
next meeting. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, the Mayor declared a recess.
The time was 11:15 p.m. The Council reconvened at 11:30 p.m.
N. Consider Ordinance No. , Amending Ordinance No. 134 and
Extending the Date of Completion for the Rebuild of the
Cable Television System Owned and Operated by the
Chronicle Publishing Company Serving the City of
Moorpark. Staff Recommendation: Approve Ordinance No.
, amending Ordinance No. 134 and extending the date for
completion of the rebuild of cable system owned and
operated by the Chronicle Publishing Company serving the
City.
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Mr. Hare gave the staff report.
September 8, 1993
In response to Councilmember Montgomery, Mr. Hare said
the cable company's position is that they will not be
able to rebuild the system with fiberoptic cable and
still be in compliance with the rebuild deadline in their
franchise agreement. He went over the three benefits to
the City in the agreement involved with the extension of
the deadline as: 1) adoption of the FCC standards; 2) the
inclusion of the stand -by power requirement, and 3)
installation of fiberoptic cable which carries more
channels with better clarity.
Cheryl Kane read the ordinance title.
MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember Perez
seconded a motion to waive further reading and read the
ordinance title only. The motion carried by unanimous voice
vote.
MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember Perez
seconded a motion to declare Ordinance No. 179 introduced for
first reading. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
O. Consider Planning Commissioner Attendance at the League
of California Cities Annual Conference or the Planning
Institute. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed
appropriate.
Mr. Hare and Mr. Aguilera gave a joint staff report.
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to
communicate to the Planning Commission that they are deemed
able to pick the conferences and meetings which they wish to
attend and the members which they determine to attend those
conferences and meetings as long as they stay within the
constraints of the budget.
Councilmember Perez said the training provided at the
conferences and seminars is very important for the
Planning Commissioners.
P. Consider Adoption of the Proposed Ordinance No
Control and Abatement of Graffiti. Staff Recommendation:
Direct staff as deemed appropriate.
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to continue
this item to Wednesday, September 15, 1993.
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A. Consider Proposed 1993194 Objectives. Staff
Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate.
(Continued Item 11.A. from 8/18/93).
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to continue
this item to Wednesday, September 15, 1993.
12. ORDINANCES:
None.
13. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
Councilmember Perez requested an item on SB817 be scheduled
for the next regular meeting.
14. CLOSED SESSION:
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Perez seconded a motion to go into Closed Session for a
discussion of items 14.C., L., M. and N. of the Closed Session
items listed below:
A. Personnel.
B. Personnel pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6.
C. Potential litigation pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(b)(1).
D. Potential litigation pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(c).
E. Negotiations for Real Property on the South Side of High
Street (Southern Pacific /VCTC) pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.8.
F. Negotiations for Real Property at 280 Casey Road
(Moorpark Unified School District) pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.8.
G. Litigation concerning Conejo Freeway Properties, LTD. vs.
City of Moorpark.
H. Litigation concerning Moorpark vs. CalTrans (Case No.
123655) .
I. Negotiations for Real Property - APN 504 -0- 030 -265 and
504 -0- 030 -267 (Buttercreek Park).
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J. Litigation concerning City of Moorpark vs. Foster
Enterprises.
K. Litigation concerning City of Moorpark vs. Downs.
L. Negotiations for Real Property at 675 Moorpark Avenue
(Moss) and 661 Moorpark Avenue (Aikens) pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.8.
M. Negotiations for Real Property on the North Side of Los
Angeles Avenue contiguous to Mission Bell Plaza (Ken
MacLeod).
N. Negotiations for Real Property at 18 High Street (Abbott
& Associates, Moorpark Chamber of Commerce, Moorpark
Melodrama) pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 .
The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, a recess was declared.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, the Redevelopment Agency was
reconvened.
MOTION: Agency Member Montgomery moved and Agency Member
Perez seconded a motion to adjourn to Closed Session for a
discussion of 14.L., M. and N.
L. Negotiations for Real Property at 675 Moorpark Avenue
(Moss) and 661 Moorpark Avenue (Aikens) pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.8.
M. Negotiations for Real Property on the North Side of Los
Angeles Avenue contiguous to Mission Bell Plaza (Ken
MacLeod).
N. Negotiations for Real Property at 18 High Street (Abbott
& Associates, Moorpark Chamber of Commerce, Moorpark
Melodrama) pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 .
The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting a recess was declared. The time
was 11:38 p.m.
The Council reconvened into Closed Session jointly with the
Moorpark Redevelopment Agency.
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Present in Closed Session were all Council /Agency members;
Steven Kueny, City Manager /Executive Director; Richard Hare,
Deputy City Manager /Agency Treasurer; Cheryl Kane, City
Attorney /Agency Counsel.
The Council /Agency reconvened into Open Session at 12:43 a.m.
Mr. Kueny stated that only items 14.L., 14.M. (Council) and L.
and M. (Agency) had been discussed jointly; and only 14.C.,
14.D., and 14.F. had been discussed by the Council and their
was no action to report.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, Mayor Lawrason adjourned the
Redevelopment Agency. The time was 12:43 a.m.
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Wozniak seconded a motion to reject the claim of Glen Reiff.
The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
15. ADJOURNMENT:
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 12:44 a.m.
Paul W. Lawra
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