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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1994 0514 CC SPCMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL TOWN HALL MEETING Moorpark, California May 14, 1994 A Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark was held on May 14, 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 9:14 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL: Councilmembers Hunter, Perez, Wozniak, and Mayor Lawrason Absent: Councilmember Montgomery Staff Present: Steven Kueny, City Manager; and Lillian Hare, City Clerk PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Wozniak. 3. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 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. (Continued Item 9.B. from 5/4/94) PUBLIC HEARING REMAINS OPEN Gary Austin, 17512 Von Karman, Irvine, addressed the Council regarding the proposed Growth Management Ordinance. He provided a letter to the Council and stated that he did not believe that Minutes of the Town Hall Meeting Moorpark, California Page 2 May 14, 1994 there are findings that justify the recommendations of the Measure F Advisory Committee. He said that residential growth has slowed to less than 2% per year. He also stated that he did not believe that the committee's recommendations were consistent with the terms of the settlement with the Building Industry. In response to Council question, Mr. Austin indicated that he would provide specific information on why the calculations used by the committee result in inaccurate development assumptions. Eloise Brown, 13193 Annette Street, said that the Measure F Committee should have looked at two books written by Norma Gunter on the City and the hopes for development of the City. She said their were only 720 permits for residential construction in the last 3 years. She said new construction has dropped to below 1 %. She said the city's population increase happened in the bedrooms not increased houses. She complained that she was not allowed to speak at the committee meeting she attended. Dee Zinke, 24005 Ventura Blvd., Calabasas, spoke representing the Building Industry Association. She said she could provide a historical perspective on the history of development since incorporation. She said only 102 permits were pulled in 1989 in Moorpark, which was the best year for the building industry. She said she would like to bring someone to talk to the Council on the financing requirements for development. In response, the Council concurred that they would like to hear about the new rules and regulations regarding construction financing. Jim Hartley, 5950 Gabbert Road, addressed the Council regarding his pleasure at the way the community had developed. Dorthy Vetimiglia, 15247 Monroe Avenue, addressed the Council as a member of the Measure F Committee. She said is is important for the City to have planned, measured growth. Minutes of the Town Hall Meeting Moorpark, California Page 3 May 14, 1994 CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to continue the hearing to June 1, 1994; the public hearing to remain open. 5. ACTION /DISCUSSION: A. Consider Status Report of 1993/94 Objectives and Consider 1994195 Goals and Objectives. Staff Recommendation: Continue to the May 14, 1994 Town Hall Meeting. (Continued item 11.K. from 5/494) Councilmember Hunter noted that this item was on the agenda to allow for public response on almost any subject of concern to the public. Eloise Brown addressed the Council saying that the rail road crossing at Spring Road needs to be repaired. Ethel Sulkis addressed the Council and asked when construction would start on the Gisler field project. In response, Mr. Kueny said Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation would be managing the residential portion of the project and were close to hiring an architect for the project. He said the City was in negotiation with Ventura Pacific Capital Group for the commercial portion of the project. Ms. Sulkis said her neighborhood would like the same consideration regarding the size of the homes to be built on this project that the Campus Park residents were being extended. Eloise Brown said she was concerned about the City's recent acquisition of property. Jim Hartley said he liked the Saturday morning format for the Town Hall meetings and hoped it would be continued. He said garbage services and rates should be looked at as he doesn't fill up his trash cans each week. He thanked the City for the Citizen Link computer access and said the traffic on Tierra Rejada Road goes too fast. In response, Councilmember Wozniak said he would like a future agenda item to address traffic enforcement on Tierra Rejada Road. Minutes of the Town Hall Meeting Moorpark, California Page 4 May 14, 1994 6. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Lawrason adjourned the meeting at 10:45 p.m. Paul W. Lawr on Jr., Ma or ATTEST: