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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1994 0504 CC REGMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL Moorpark, California May 4, 1994 A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark was held on May 4, 1994 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 7:29 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 Staff Present: Steven Kueny, City Manager; Jim Aguilera, Director of Community Development; Ken Gilbert, Public Works Director; Cheryl Kane, City Attorney; Mary Lindley, Assistant to the City Manager; Charles Abbott, City Engineer; Dirk Lovett, Assistant City Engineer; Christine Adams, Director of Community Services; Lt. Geoff Dean, Sheriff's Department; Richard Hare, Deputy City Manager; Don Reynolds, Administrative Services Manager; Deborah Traffenstedt, Senior Planner; Paul Porter, Senior Planner; and Dorothy Vandaveer, Deputy City Clerk. 4. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS, AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: A. Awards of Appreciation for Community Volunteers - Sylvia and James Whitaker, Jim Sandoval, Joe Latunski. Mayor Lawrason presented certificates to Jim Sandoval and Joseph Latunski. B. Proclamation to recognize May 5, 1994 as National Day of Prayer. Mayor Lawrason presented the proclamation to Marge Nelson from Holy Cross Catholic Church. C. Introduction of Susan Meyer, Account Clerk. Mayor Lawrason introduced Ms. Meyer. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California 2 May 4, 1994 D. Proclamation to recognize May 15 - 21, 1994 as National Public Works Week. Mayor Lawrason presented the proclamation to Ken Gilbert, Director of Public Works. E. Recognition of Don Reynolds for becoming Licensed Buyer. Mayor Lawrason presented a plaque to Don Reynolds, Administrative Services Manager. F. Recognition of Emergency Medical Training graduates. The Mayor presented certificates to the graduates of the Emergency Medical Training. The names of those earning certificates are A.J. Alldredge, John Casillas, Susan Shellabarger, Don Aguilar, Steve Lengyel, Al Miramontes, Craig Smith and Ed Tumbleson G. Presentation to Moorpark Disaster Assistance Response Team Members. The Mayor presented certificates to the Moorpark Disaster Assistance Response Team Members aided by Mary Lindley and Ed Tumbleson. The names of those earning certificates are Liselotte Adler, Danielle Brossart. Arlene Butler, James Carpenter, Judith Daufeldt, Karen Duker, Janis Isaac, James Jennings, Karl Kesler, Connie Lawrason, Alora Mahler, William Marlatt, Linda Martinez, Rene Mayfield, Pennie Patterson, Verna Silvia, Thomas Taus, and Paul Lawrason Recognition of Senior Deputies Craig Smith, Kent Adlof, and Ron Nelson for their Community Service. Mayor Lawrason presented certificates to the Senior Deputies who would be accepting new assignments outside the City. AT THIS POINT in the meeting, Mayor Lawrason declared a recess in order to convene the Redevelopment Agency. The time was 8:00 P.M. The Council reconvened at 8:01 p.m. 5. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA: None. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California 3 6. PUBLIC COMMENT: May 4, 1994 Miguel Gonzales, 239 Roberts Avenue, spoke regarding an encroachment permit that was revoked by the City. He requested that reconsideration be given to this matter so he can construct a longer driveway at his home. Mayor Lawrason asked staff to agendize this matter for a future meeting. Paul Nissen, 487 Sherman Avenue, spoke regarding the City's enforcement of the Neighborhood Preservation Program. He expressed concern that he is being cited for minor violations. Bill Moya, spoke as a representative of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. He said he wants the public to know that FEMA is still active in the area to assist earthquake victims. Bill Poleri, 6863 Trojan Court, spoke representing the Moorpark Arts Association. He presented the four City flag finalist design entries to the City Clerk. Lolina Talili, 520 W. Fifth Street, Suite D, Oxnard, spoke representing Tom Kinson & Associates (a segment of the Joint Training Policy Council). She indicated that through their program they are hoping to provide employment opportunities to thirty Moorpark youth during the summer months. CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council waived their Rules of Procedure to accept two late speaker cards. Roseann Mikos, 14371 E. Cambridge Street, spoke representing the Environmental Coalition Moorpark Branch. She requested that the Environmental Impact Report for the Carlsberg project not be approved until further tests can be conducted by the Department of Fish and Game to ensure protection of the vernal pools on the Carlsberg property. Ethel Sulkis, 270 Sierra Avenue, said the City needs to maintain Gisler Field in a better manner. 7. COMMITTEE REPORTS: None. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California 4 May 4, 1994 8. CONSENT CALENDAR: MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember Hunter seconded a motion to pull item 8.0. from the Consent Calendar for individual consideration and to approve the balance of the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. A. Consider Approval of Minutes of Special City Council Meeting of April 20, 1994. Staff Recommendation: Approve minutes as processed. B. Consider Approval of Warrant Register. Manual Warrants Regular Warrants $175,085.53 Staff Recommendation: 22873 - 22874, 22993 -22997 22998 -23121 $ 28,398.92 Approve the Warrant Register. C. City Manager Approved Contract for the Construction of a Block Wall at the Northwest corner of Los Angeles Avenue and Shasta Avenue (Lopez) (.CNM Paving). Staff Recommendation: Receive and file the report. D. Citv_ Manager Approved Contract for the Construction of a Guardrail on the south side of Tierra Rejada Road between Spring Road and Moorpark Road (Alcorn Fence) Staff Recommendation: Receive and file the report. E. Consider Approval of an Appropriation and Budget Amendment for the Installation of Landscaping in the Tierra Rejada Road Median West of Spring Road. Staff Recommendation: Approve an appropriation of funds from the Tierra Rejada Road /Spring Road Area Of Contribution, via a loan from the Gas Tax Fund, and an amendment to the FY 1993/94 Budget (026 -0- 142 - 903 -0004) in the amount of $2,730 for the construction of the improvements. F. Consider Resolution No. 94-1031 Vacatina an Irrevocable Offer to Dedicate Certain Street Right -of -Way East of Fitch Road and North of Zachery Street (Borickl. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 94 -1031 vacating the offer to dedicate the subject unneeded street Easement. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California 5 May 4, 1994 G. Consider Continuation of the Computer Purchase Loan Program for Employees. Staff Recommendation: Approve continuation designating an additional $15,000 from the General Fund -fund balance for the remainder of fiscal year 1993/94. H. Consider Approval of a New Meeting Schedule for the Transportation and Streets Standing Committee. Staff Recommendation: Staff and the Transportation and Streets Committee recommend that the Council approve a meeting date as the Friday following the regularly scheduled second Council meeting at 9:00 a.m. I. Consider Amicus Brief to Support Local Land Use Planning Control -- Devita vs. County of Napa. Staff Recommendation: Approve joining amicus brief. J. Consider a Cooperative Agreement Between the City of Moorpark and the Ventura County Transportation Commission for the Countywide Bus Pass Program. Staff Recommendation: 1) Approve the Cooperative Agreement between the City of Moorpark and the Ventura County Transportation Commission for participation in the Countywide Bus Pass Program; and 2) Direct the City Manager to sign the Agreement pending final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney. K. Consider Opposition to SB 1650, Concealed Weapons Permits. Staff Recommendation: Oppose SB 1650, Concealed Weapons Permits and direct the Mayor to communicate the City's position to the appropriate State legislators and committees. L. Consider Acceptance of Tierra Rejada Widening Improvements. Staff Recommendation: 1) Accept the work as complete, 2) Instruct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion, 3) Authorize release of the retention upon satisfactory clearance of the 35 -day lien period. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California 6 May 4, 1994 M. JLVVJ -V% mppruveu nuager- to recognize S4,267.00 from Ventura County Area Agency on Aging One -Time Only Funds (Title 5). for the Purchase of a Copy Machine and Portable Room Dividers. Staff Recommendation: Accept the additional funding from the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging, and amend the Senior Center budget for 1993 -94 accounts (01.4.150.906 - Special Equipment) to reflect the one time only funding increase from the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging of $4,267.00, to pay for a copy machine $3,453.35) and portable room dividers ($813.65). N. Consider Closing City Hall for Three Hours on Friday. May 20 at 2:00 p.m. for City Hall Clean -up Day. Staff Recommendation: Authorize the closing of City Hall building at 2 p.m. on Friday, May 20, for cleaning of the facility. P. Consider Agenda for Town Hall Meeting to be Held May 14 1994. Staff Recommendation: Receive and file the report. Q. Consider Development Plan Permit No DP -318 Minor Modification No. 2 (Fred Kavli) - A modification to create Temporary Overflow Parking. Staff Recommendation: Receive and file the report. The following item was pulled from the Consent Calendar for individual consideration: O. Consider Status Report on the Neighborhood Preservation Program. Staff Recommendation: Receive and file the report. Councilmember Montgomery indicated he pulled this item from the Consent Calendar because of this year's budget constraints. He indicated that staff should provide a report to Council on the priorities and hours spent on those priorities in the Code Enforcement area. MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember Perez seconded a motion to receive and file the report. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California 7 May 4, 1994 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. Consider Amendments to the Carlsberg Specific Plan and Draft EIR. Adoption of Resolution No 94- Certifying the EIR, Amendment to Land Use Element of the General Plan to Reflect Amended Land Uses. and Amendment of the City's Zoning Ordinance to Adopt Amended Land Use Regulations of the Specific Plan as Zoning for the Property - Carlsberg Financial Corporation. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 94- Certifying the Environmental Impact Report inclusive of the project modification summary and approve the Mitigation Monitoring Program; 2) Approve the amended Carlsberg Specific Plan and adopt Resolution No. 94- and findings and statement of overriding considerations amending the Land Use Element of the General Plan to reflect the amended land uses, and 3) Direct staff to prepare an Ordinance to amend the City's Zoning Regulations in order to adopt the amended land use regulations of the Specific Plan as Zoning for the property. Mr. Porter gave the staff report. He indicated that on November 10, 1993, the public hearing had been closed regarding this matter. Mr. Kueny went over several items regarding which the staff needed direction from the Council. He said regarding the active park on Science Drive proposed to be located in area "C", clarifying language needed to be written by the City Attorney relative to the required Quimby contribution. He said that clarification was needed regarding the ownership of the various Open Space areas contiguous to the active park. He said a determination not to grade the ridge between the active park and the Open Space area needed to be made. He said this project should be considered relative to the Citywide traffic mitigation program. He said the settlement agreement with Carlsberg should be incorporated as part of the Specific Plan. He said the impacts of the Hillside and Growth Control Ordinances should be considered relative to the project. Ron Tankersley, 2800 28th Street, Suite 200, Santa Monica, representing Carlsberg Financial, addressed the Council regarding his letter dated April 29, 1994. He said Alternative 3 would be infeasible. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California 8 May 4, 1994 CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to require the amenities for the active park as required for a neighborhood designated park including off street parking, picnic shelter, and playground. CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to require a dugout for the ball diamond. AT THIS POINT in the meeting, the Mayor declared a recess. The time was 9:35 p.m. The Council reconvened at 9:50 p.m. CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined that the modifications incorporated as part of the revised Specific Plan relative to the vernal pool (Area A) are acceptable. CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined that there should be public ownership of the Open Space immediately adjacent to the proposed park; the Council directed staff to work with the applicant to provide an exhibit showing the proposed area and ownership. CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to add language regarding the Citywide Traffic Mitigation program to the mitigation monitoring program for the Specific Plan. CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined that the knoll between the active park and the Open Space should be preserved. Mr. Tankersley indicated his agreement with the preservation of the knoll. CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined that this project would stand on its own merit and not be subject to the Hillside Ordinance to be adopted subsequently. CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined that language should be inserted into the Sepcific Plan that this project will be subject to the new growth control ordinance. CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined that the pending Settlement Agreement should be incorporated as part of the Specific Plan. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California 9 May 4, 1994 MOTION: Mayor Lawrason moved and Councilmember Wozniak seconded a motion to direct staff to modify the two resolutions of approval and bring them back to the next regular meeting for adoption along with an ordinance to amend the City's zoning regulation in order to adopt amended Land Use regulation so the Specific Plan as zoning for the property; also, to bring back the Settlement Agreement for approval to be included as an exhibit to the Specific Plan. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. B. Consider a Growth Management Ordinance - A proposal to adopt a new growth management ordinance that would go into effect following the expiration of Measure F in 1985. Staff Recommendation: Continue to accept public testimony on the draft growth management ordinance, and provide direction to staff regarding preparation of an Initial Study and the scheduling of a subsequent City Council public hearing. Mr. Aguilera gave the staff report. Mayor Lawrason opened the public hearing. Tom Duffy, 30 Flory Avenue, Superintendent of Moorpark Unified School District, addressed the Council regarding the Growth Control Ordinance. He reiterated the points made in his letter dated May 4, 1994. He stated that the statutory fee allowed to be imposed on development to support school facilities was not sufficient. He indicated that Subsection D of Section 1 in the proposed ordinance should be carefully constructed regarding conditioning of projects to pay for school facilities. In response to Councilmember Perez, Ms. Kane indicated that if a project is consistent with the General Plan then a project cannot be denied. She said it is during the General Plan Update consideration at the time of an entitlement process that impacts on a school district can be considered. In response to Councilmember Perez, Mr. Duffy indicated that his choice for a new elementary school site would be on the JBR property. AT THIS POINT in the meeting, the City Clerk announced that the time had arrived to reorder the agenda. The time was 11:00 P.M. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California 10 May 4, 1994 CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to continue with the public speakers for Item 9.B., to discuss Items 11.C., 11.F., 11.G. and 11.K. and to continue all other items to the May 18, 1994 City Council meeting. Joyce Thompson, 12166 Rivergrove Street, spoke in support of the proposed growth management ordinance. As a member of the Measure F Ad Hoc Committee, she explained how they had constructed the ordinance and arrived at the allotment figures. Jim Thompson, 12166 Rivergrove Street, addressed the Council indicating his support for the proposed Growth Control Ordinance. Bob Crockford, 7189 Walnut Canyon Road, addressed the Council in support of the proposed Growth Control Ordinance. Roseann Mikos, 14371 E. Cambridge Street, addressed the Council in support of the Growth Control Ordinance. She provided a letter to be copied and given to the Council. Elizabeth Haines, 15035 Reedly Street, addressed the Council as a representative of the Environmental Coalition Moorpark Branch. She spoke in support of the Growth Management Ordinance. Clint Harper, 4044 Oak Glen Court, addressed the Council in support of the Growth Control Ordinance. As a member of the Moorpark Unified School District Board of Education, he said he supported Superintendent Duffy's remarks and indicated that he was in agreement that the statutory fee allowed to be imposed on development was not sufficient to meet the school facilities needed. Janet Murphy, 15308 Seitz Court, addressed the Council in support of the proposed Growth Management Ordinance. Councilmember Montgomery indicated his support of an initiative measure. In response to Councilmember Wozniak, Mr. Aguilera indicated that an initial study needs to be done to determine what kind of environmental document will be required. He said direction from the Council is needed on allocation figures. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California 11 May 4, 1994 CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to continue this item to the May 14, 1994 Town Hall meeting; the public hearing to remain open; the meeting to be televised and the Council to be seated at floor level rather than on the dais. 10. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: No future agenda items were requested. The Mayor made various announcements and Councilmember Montgomery wished his wife a Happy Thirtieth Birthday. 11. ACTION /DISCUSSION ITEMS: A. Consider Appointment to the Planninq Commission to Fill Unscheduled Vacancy. This item was continued to May 18, 1994. B. Consider Exoneration of Bonds for Tract 4081 jColmerl. Staff Recommendation: Authorize the City Clerk to exonerate the bonds listed in the report. (Continued Item 11.A. from 4/20/94; Item 11.A. from 4/27/94) New Staff Recommendation: Continue to May 18, 1994. This item was continued to May 18, 1994. C. Consider Public Works Projects Priority List. Staff Recommendation: It is the recommendation of the Budget and Finance Committee and staff that the projects listed in the combined projects list, (Exhibit I) be accepted for funding by the Moorpark Redevelopment Agency as recommended in the report with design work to proceed. (Continued Item 11.F. from 4/20/94; Item 11.F. from 4/27/94) Mr. Kueny recommended that the Council approve proceeding with the design for Project D. listed on the Capital Improvements Project List to include Walnut Street, High Street, Charles Street; Everett Street, Moorpark Avenue to Magnolia; Magnolia, Charles Street to Everett Street; Bard, High Street to Charles Street; Magnolia, High Street to Charles Street; and E., Landscape and Entrance Enhancements - Entrance Enhancement, Los Angeles Avenue and Millard; Entrance Enhancement, Condor and Avenida Colonia; Nogales and East Los Angeles Avenue; Entrance Enhancement, Spring Road and Second Street; Entrance Enhancement, Spring Road and Roberts Avenue; Spring Road Landscape, West Side; and Poindexter Reconstruction; and Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California 12 May 4, 1994 Lynn Road, Flory, and Goldman Overlay Reconstructions. The final funding source to be provided in a report to the Council. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. D. Consider Resolution No. 94- Restricting the Parkins of Unattached Trailers and Semitrailers on City Streets. Staff Recommendation: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 94- restricting the parking of unattached trailers and semitrailers on City streets, and 2) Direct staff to send a written notice of this action to all registered owners of trailers who reside within the City (Continued Item 11.F. from 3/2/94). This item was continued to May 18, 1994. E. Consider the Need for an Ordinance Regulating the Price of Emergency Items and Services During a Proclaimed Local Emergency. Staff Recommendation: Introduce and enact an ordinance to provide for the regulation of the price of emergency items and services during an emergency or disaster for which a proclamation of a local emergency has been issued. This item was continued to May 18, 1994. F. Consider New Date for the Annual Joint Meeting and Review of the Hillside Ordinance with the Planning Commission. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate. CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to set the date for the annual joint meeting and review of the Hillside Ordinance with the Planning Commission to May 25, 1994. G. Consider Date for Joint Meeting with Parks and Recreation Commission. Staff Recommendation: Select date for joint meeting. This item was continued to May 18, 1994. H. Consider Five Year Capital Improvement Project Schedule for Park. Staff Recommendation: Consider Five Year Capital Improvement Project Schedule for City Parks and Adopt after Approval of the 1994 -95 Budget. This item was continued to May 18, 1994. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California 13 May 4, 1994 I. Consider Probosed Alianment for the Future Extensions of the Route 23 and Route 118 Freeways. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff to forward appropriate comments to Caltrans. This item was continued to May 18, 1994. J. Consider Support for SB 1448, Library Services Assessments. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate. This item was continued to May 18, 1994. K. Consider Status Report of 1993194 Objectives and Consider 1994/95 Goals and Objectives. Staff Recommendation: Continue to the May 14, 1994 Town Hall Meeting. CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to approve the staff recommendation to continue this item to the May 14 Town Hall Meeting. 12. ORDINANCES: None. 13. CLOSED SESSION: MOTION: Councilmember Hunter moved and Councilmember Perez seconded a motion to adjourn to Closed Session for a discussion of 13.E., Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation pursuant to Subdivision (a) Government Code Section 54956.9. Name of Case: Conejo Freeway Properties, Ltd. vs. City of Moorpark. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. AT THIS POINT in the meeting a recess was declared. The time was 11:55 p.m. The Council reconvened into Closed Session at 12:01 a.m. Present in Closed Session were all Councilmembers; Steven Kueny, City Manager; Richard Hare, Deputy City Manager; Cheryl Kane, City Attorney. The Council reconvened into Open Session at 12:10 a.m. Mr. Kueny stated there was no action to report out of Closed Session and only Item 13.E. had been discussed. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California 14 May 4, 1994 15. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Lawrason adjourned the meeting at 12:10 a.m. ATTEST: Lillian E. Hare, City C1 :I �(o� t/ � Paul W. Laisfason Jr., Mayor