HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1994 0518 CC REGMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Moorpark, California May 18, 1994
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark was
held on May 18, 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 7:25 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Matthew Brehm.
3. ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmembers Hunter, Montgomery, Perez,
Wozniak and Mayor Lawrason
Staff Present: Christine Adams, Director of Community
Services; Jim Aguilera, Director of
Community Development; Lieutenant Dean,
Sheriff's Department; Ken Gilbert,
Director of Public Works; Richard Hare,
Deputy City Manager; Cheryl Kane, City
Attorney; Steven Kueny, City Manager;
Mary Lindley, Assistant to the City
Manager; Dirk Lovett, Assistant City
Engineer; Kathleen Mallory Phipps,
Associate Planner; Paul Porter, Senior
Planner; Don Reynolds, Administrative
Services Manager; and Jill Myers, Solid
Waste Coordinator; Lillian Hare, City
Clerk.
4. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS, AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
A. Recognition of Celia LaFleur for Ten Years of Employment.
Mayor Lawrason and the members of the City Council
presented an engraved clock to Celia LaFleur in
recognition of her ten years of employment with the City
of Moorpark.
B. Recognition of A.J. Alldredge for completion of the
Emergency Medical Training.
Mayor Lawrason presented Mr. Alldredge with a Certificate
of Recognition for his completion of the Emergency
Medical Training.
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C. Introduction of Dale Sumersille, Recreation Supervisor.
Mayor Lawrason introduced Dale Sumersille, the City's new
Recreation Supervisor.
D. Recognition of Matthew C. Brehm for completion of Eagle
Scout requirements.
Mayor Lawrason recognized Matthew Brehm for completion of
his Eagle Scout requirements and presented him with a
Certificate of Recognition.
E. Recognition of Waste Watch Award Winners.
Assisted by Ms. Myers, Mayor Lawrason presented
Certificates of Recognition to the Waste Watch Award
Winners, the Flory School Earth Rangers and Mrs. Keating,
owner of Marplast.
F. Recognition of Clean -Up Day Volunteers.
Assisted by Ms. Myers, Mayor Lawrason presented
recognition of Clean Up Day Volunteer Awards to
representatives from Anderson Disposal, E. J. Harrison &
Sons, and G.I. Rubbish and to President -Elect Jim
Aguilera of the Moorpark Rotary Club. Martin V. Smith
and Simi Valley Landfill representatives were unable to
be present.
5. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA:
None.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, Mayor Lawrason declared a recess
to convene the Redevelopment Agency. The time was 7:35 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:44 p.m.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Connie Lawrason, 4291 Ambermeadow Street, reported to the City
Council on the CTAC /SSTAC meeting. She complimented Mr.
Baldemar Troche on his report to the Committee. She said a
discussion on unmet needs also took place at the meeting and
the next meeting of the Committee will be in June.
Albert Rios, 791 Sir George Court, addressed the Council
regarding the E1 Concilio Project Pride Become A Citizen
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Program to be held on Saturday, June 4, from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00
p.m. at the Community Center.
Eloise Brown, 13193 Annette Street, addressed the Council on
the initiative to make Weldon Canyon a landfill. She asked
the Council to consider this matter on an upcoming agenda.
7. COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Councilmember Montgomery reported on the most recent East
County Wasteshed Task Force.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR:
MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember Perez
seconded a motion to pull Item 8.A., the Minutes of the
Special City Council meeting of May 4, 1994, and the Minutes
of the Regular City Council Meeting of April 20, 1994, and to
adopt 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 March 23, 1994.
Staff Recommendation: Approve minutes as processed.
B. Consider Approval of Warrant Register.
Manual Warrants 23122 -23128 $ 18,074.41
Regular Warrants 23129 -23232 $ 417,075.49
Staff Recommendation: Approve the Warrant Register.
C. Exoneration of Survev Monument Bond. Presbvterian Church
(Carlsberg/Simi Moorpark Freeway Properties) . Staff
Recommendation: 1) Accept the survey monuments for
Tract 4069 (Presbyterian Church) as complete; 2)
Authorize the City Clerk to exonerate the aforementioned
bond.
D. Consider Approval of a New Meeting Schedule for the
Public Works, Facilities and Solid Waste Committee.
Staff Recommendation: Staff and the Public Works,
Facilities and Solid Waste Committee recommend that the
City Council approve a new meeting time for this
Committee as 10:00 a.m. on the Friday following the first
regularly scheduled City Council meeting.
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8. CONSENT CALENDAR (Roll Call Vote): (Continued)
E. City Manager Approved Contract to Increase the Contract
Amount for the Work Required by Picon Inc for Contract
Administration Services for Arroyo Vista Community Park.
Staff Recommendation: Receive and file the report.
F. Consider Hydrology Report Prepared for the Arroyo Vista
Community Park Pedestrian /Equestrian /Bicycle Bridge.
Staff Recommendation: Accept the subject Hydrology
Report and authorize staff to proceed with the project
design and right -of -way acquisition required for the
construction of the Arroyo Vista Community Park
Pedestrian /Equestrian/ Bicycle Bridge.
G. Consider Support for AB 3754 Parking and Business
Improvement Areas, SB 1564 Property Tax Allocation and
Oppose AB 2788. Public Safety Maintenance of Effort
Requirements. Staff Recommendation: Support AB 3754,
Parking and Business Improvement Areas, SB 1564, Property
Tax Allocation, and Oppose AB 2788, Public Safety
Maintenance of Effort Requirements and authorize the
Mayor to communicate the City's position to the
appropriate legislative representatives and committees.
H. Consider Rescinding Authorization for the Processing of
a General Plan Amendment Application for Abe Guny's 42-
Acre Property Located West of Walnut Canyon Road and
North of Casey Road. Staff Recommendation: Rescind
authorization for the processing of a General Plan
amendment application for the 42 -acre property formerly
owned by Abe Guny and located west of Walnut Canyon Road
and north of Casey Road.
I. Consider Rescinding Authorization for the Processing of
a General Plan Amendment and Zone Change Application for
William and Mildred La Perch's 25.73-Acre Property
Located at 7200 Walnut Canyon Road. Staff
Recommendation: Rescind authorization for the processing
of a General Plan amendment and zone change application
for William and Mildred La Perch's 25.73 -acre property
located at 7200 Walnut Canyon Road.
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J. Consider Resolution No. 94 -1032, Initiating an Amendment
of Article 18, Zoning Map, of Ordinance No. 189, Moorpark
Zoning Ordinance, for General Plan and Zoning Ordinance
Consistency Purposes. Staff Recommendation: Adopt
Resolution No. 94 -1032 initiating proceedings, directing
the Planning Commission to study, set a public hearing,
and provide a recommendation to the City Council
pertaining to a proposed amendment of Article 18, Zoning
Map, of Ordinance No. 189, Moorpark Zoning Ordinance.
K. City Manager Approved Contract with Mestre Greve
Associates in the Amount of $4,800.00 to Perform Services
in Order to Update the Noise Element of the City's
General Plan. Staff Recommendation: Receive and file
the report.
L. Consider Amicus Brief - Berger vs. City of Morgan Hill,
Regarding an Alleged Oral Agreement by City Staff that
Countermanded a Final Land Use Decision by the City
Council. Staff Recommendation: Join the amicus brief.
M. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 94 -1033 for the
Amlication of Financial Assistance for Earthquake Damage
and Authorizing the City Manager to Sign on Behalf of the
City. Staff Recommendation: Approval of Resolution No.
94 -1033 for the Application of Financial Assistance for
Earthquake Damage and authorizing the City Manager to
sign on behalf of the City.
N. Authorize Mayor to Sign Cooperative Agreement with
Caltrans Regarding the Cooperative Design of Caltrans'
Moorpark Maintenance Station and Exchange of Sites. Staff
Recommendation: Authorize Mayor to sign agreement.
O. Consider Authorization to Solicit Request for Proposals
for a Conceptual Master Plan Design for the Downtown Park
Site. Staff Recommendation: Authorize staff to
advertise for receipt of proposals for the Downtown Park
Site Conceptual Master Plan Design.
P. Consider Appropriation from Gas Tax Funds for Acquisition
of Property at 675 Moorpark Avenue (Moss - APN 511 -05-
06 ). Staff Recommendation: Approve appropriation of
$172,500 for purchase of 675 Moorpark Avenue.
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Q. Consider Health Insurance Coverage for Employees. Staff
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute
health insurance coverage agreements to extend current
policy with coverage changes effective June 1, 1994.
The following items were pulled from the Consent Calendar
for individual consideration.
Consider Approval of Minutes of Special City Council
Meeting of May 4, 1994.
Consider Approval of Minutes of Regular City Council
Meeting of April 20, 1994.
MOTION: Councilmember Perez moved and Councilmember
Montgomery seconded a motion to approve the minutes listed
above. The motion carried by a voice vote 4 -0, Councilmember
Wozniak abstaining. Councilmember Wozniak indicated he
abstained from voting on the minutes of May 4, as he had not
been in attendance.
Councilmember Hunter indicated that he had pulled the
minutes of 4/20 because he had an addition to the
minutes.
RECONSIDERATION
MOTION: Councilmember Perez moved and Councilmember Hunter
seconded reconsideration of the vote on the minutes of May 4
and April 20. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
MOTION: Councilmember Hunter moved and Councilmember
Montgomery seconded a motion to continue the minutes of April
20, 1994 to the meeting of June 1 to allow the City Clerk to
review her notes from the meeting for inclusion of comments by
Councilmember Hunter regarding the Kaufman and Broad item.
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Perez seconded a motion to approve the minutes of May 4, 1994.
The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0, Councilmember Wozniak
abstaining from the vote.
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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. (Continued Item 9.A.
from 5/4/94) PUBLIC HEARING IS CLOSED
Mr. Kueny indicated that this item should be ready for
action on June 1, 1994.
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Wozniak seconded a motion to continue this item to June 1,
1994. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
B. Consider Resolution No. 94 -1034 to Enable the Enforcement
of the California Vehicle Code on Certain Private Roads
Located Southeast of Penn Street and Stanford Street
(Varsity Park Southl. Staff Recommendation: Adopt the
Resolution No. 94- declaring certain private roads
subject to the California Vehicle Code.
Mr. Kueny gave the staff report.
Mayor Lawrason opened the public hearing.
Edward T. Corway, 15091 -P Varsity Street, addressed the
Council regarding the need for California Vehicle Code
enforcement on the private street in Varsity Park South.
In response to the speaker, Lieutenant Dean indicated
that this was being done in response to a request from
the Homeowner's Association. He said it allowed the City
to enforce local ordinances and the California Vehicle
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Code. He said the police would be able to enforce
speeding, parking violations.
Mayor Lawrason closed the public hearing.
In response to Councilmember Perez, Mr. Gilbert indicated
that the non - motorized vehicle ordinance, if passed,
would apply.
MOTION: Councilmember Hunter moved and Mayor Lawrason
seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 94 -1034 declaring
certain private roads located southeast of Penn Street and
Stanford Street in Varsity Park South subject to the
California Vehicle Code. The motion carried by unanimous
voice vote.
10. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
Councilmember Montgomery indicated that citizens would have a
chance to sign the petition making Weldon Canyon a landfill at
the Simi Trade Fair.
Mayor Lawrason said that registered voters are needed to serve
as Election Officers for the June 7 and November 8 elections.
He indicated that they might contribute their compensation to
the library branch of their choice.
Mayor Lawrason said the City will be conducting a public
workshop on May 25 for Specific Plan No. 1, the Levy Company
property located west of the Casey Road High School, north of
the railroad tracks and extending west to Gabbert Road. He
also said the hillside grading ordinance and annual joint
meeting with the Planning Commission are scheduled for this
date.
Mayor Lawrason said the City Council is continuing to review
a draft Growth Management Ordinance and the public hearing on
this item has been continued to June 1.
Mayor Lawrason said the Arroyo Vista Community Park and
Recreation Center Grand Opening will be held on Saturday, June
11, beginning with a dedication ceremony at 9:00 a.m., stated
the Mayor.
Mayor Lawrason said the application period for the City's Teen
Council has been extended through Friday, May 27.
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11. ACTION /DISCUSSION ITEMS:
A. Consider Appointment to the Planning Commission to Fill
Unscheduled Vacancy. (Continued Item 11.A. from 5/4/94)
Mayor Lawrason read the names of the applicants for this
appointment: Morrie Abramson, Paul Childers, Ray Fenton,
Jay Flashner, Ted Martin, David Panaro, Roy Talley, Jr.,
Joyce Thompson, and Pete Peters. He asked for input from
the Council.
Councilmember Montgomery indicated that he felt Roy
Talley to be very well qualified.
Mayor Lawrason indicated his belief that all the
applications received were excellent. He said he felt he
would like to nominate Ted Martens as the new Planning
Commissioner. He said Mr. Martens was very well
qualified and he felt it important to have someone
serving from an area of the city not well represented.
NOMINATION: Mayor Lawrason nominated and Councilmember Hunter
seconded the nomination of Ted Martens. The motion carried by
voice vote 4 -0, Councilmember Montgomery abstaining.
Councilmember Montgomery indicated his abstention was because
Mr. Martens was the campaign treasurer for another candidate
in the County Supervisorial race in which he is running. He
welcomed Mr. Martens to the City Planning Commission.
B. Consider Exoneration of Bonds for Tract
Staff Recommendation: Authorize the
exonerate the bonds listed in the report.
11.A. from 4/20/94; Item 11.A. from 4/2
from 5/18/94)) New Staff Recommendation:
off calendar.
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City Clerk to
(Continued Item
7/94; Item 11.B
Take this item
MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember Hunter
seconded a motion to take this item off calendar. The motion
carried by unanimous voice vote.
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C. Consider Resolution No. 94- Restricting the Parking
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; Item 11.D. from 5/4/94).
Mr. Gilbert gave the staff report. In response to Mayor
Lawrason, Lieutenant Dean indicated that this ordinance
will allow enforcement of the 72 hour parking law where
it is now unenforceable because unattached trailers and
semitrailers do not have an odometer.
Councilmember Wozniak indicated that the whole City
should be noticed regarding this law if enacted.
Councilmember Hunter indicated his agreement with
Councilmember Wozniak and said he felt it important to
notice the whole City.
In response to Councilmember Hunter, Lieutenant Dean
indicated that the ordinance was enforceable; however,
without proper noticing the appeal process could become
very burdensome.
Mayor Lawrason indicated his support of thorough public
noticing.
Mr. Kueny asked the Council to allow a combined notice to
go out with general City information and a street
sweeping notice, also.
In response to Councilmember Montgomery, both
Councilmembers Wozniak and Hunter indicated their belief
that a public hearing was not needed for this matter and
that a significant enough threat to public safety existed
for the City to move forward now.
In response to Councilmember Montgomery, Mr. Kueny
indicated that an item could be put on the June 1st
agenda regarding the appropriation of funds for the City-
wide mailing to notify residents of this new parking
restriction. He suggested that the mailer include
information on the street sweeping, parking restrictions,
overnight parking, and possibly some general City
information.
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In response to Councilmember Hunter, Mr. Kueny indicated
it would be a summary of the law and permit information
on the restriction of parking unattached trailers and
semitrailers on City streets.
Councilmember Hunter requested that Section 3 (h) be
changed to clarify corner parking. He suggested it read
as follows:
"the permitted trailer must be legally parked on street
frontage of address of permittee."
MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember Hunter
seconded a motion to place this item back on the Consent
Calendar with appropriation designated for the cost of the
mailer in addition to the resolution which was to have the
language change suggested by Councilmember Hunter and a review
of the resolution by the City Attorney. The motion carried by
unanimous voice vote.
D. 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. (Continued Item 11.E. from 5/4/94)
In response to Councilmember Hunter, Ms. Kane read that
the ability for the City Manager to conduct an
administrative hearing allows a flexibility that would
not otherwise exist. She said except for this provision
of the ordinance it would be mandatory that all cases go
to court.
Councilmember Montgomery indicated his hope that this
item would "sit on the shelf."
Ms. Kane read the ordinance title.
MOTION: Councilmember Perez moved and Councilmember Wozniak
seconded a motion to waive further reading and read the
ordinance title only. The motion carried by unanimous voice
vote.
MOTION: Councilmember Perez moved and Councilmember Wozniak
seconded a motion to declare Ordinance No. 192 introduced for
first reading. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
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E. Consider Date for Joint Meeting with Parks and Recreation
Commission. Staff Recommendation: Select date for joint
meeting. (Continued Item 11.G. from 5/4/94)
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to hold the
Joint Meeting with the Parks and Recreation Commission on June
13, 1994 in the Citrus Room.
F. Consider Five Year Capital Improvement Protect Schedule
for Park. Staff Recommendation: Consider Five Year
Capital Improvement Project Schedule for City Parks and
Adopt after Approval of the 1994 -95 Budget. (Continued
Item 11.H. from 5/4/94)
Ms. Adams gave the staff report.
Councilmember Montgomery noted an error on Page 1 of the
attachment to the staff report. The figure $376,000 was
an incorrect amount for the total for the zone in the
1994/95 column.
Ms. Adams indicated it was a computation error.
Mayor Lawrason indicated that he was concerned about the
negotiation for a roller hockey rink.
In response, Ms. Adams explained that the roller hockey
rink was not being formally negotiated, just discussed
and considered.
MOTION:, Mayor Lawrason moved and Councilmember Wozniak
seconded a motion to receive and file the report and to
consider this item during the budget deliberations for fiscal
year 1994/95. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
AT THIS POINT in
recess. The time
9:10 p.m.
G. Consider Sub
Assessments.
deemed approp
the meeting, Mayor Lawrason declared a
was 8:55 p.m. The Council reconvened at
Dport for SB 1448, Library Services
Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as
riate. (Continued Item 11.J. from 5/4/94)
Ms. Lindley gave the staff report.
Eloise Brown, 13193 Annette Street, addressed the Council
urging their opposition to this assessment.
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Bill Poleri, 6863 Trojan Court, addressed the Council and
urged them not to support the assessment.
MOTION: Councilmember Hunter moved and Councilmember Wozniak
seconded a motion to direct staff to write a letter in strong
opposition to SB 1448, the Library Services Assessments, to
the appropriate legislators and appropriate league policy
committee with a carbon copy to the County Board of
Supervisors; the Mayor was authorized to sign the letter. The
motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
H. Consider Proposed Alignment for the Future Extensions of
the Route 23 and Route 118 Freeways. Staff
Recommendation: Direct staff to forward appropriate
comments to Caltrans. (Continued Item 11.I. from 5/4/94)
Mr. Gilbert gave the staff report. In response to
Councilmember Montgomery, he indicated that the drawing
for the proposed alignment of the future extensions of
Route 23 and Route 118 freeways could be posted for
public viewing.
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Wozniak seconded a motion to bring this item back on the June
15 agenda for consideration of final comments to be provided
to Caltrans; a press release to be drafted regarding the
availability for the public viewing of the proposed alignment
for the future extensions of the Route 23 and Route 118
freeways drawing at the May 25 joint meeting. The motion
carried by unanimous voice vote.
I. Consider Status Report of 1993194 Objectives and Consider
1994/95 Goals and Objectives. Staff Recommendation:
Continue to the May 14, 1994 Town Hall Meeting.
(Continued Item 11.K. from 5/4/94)
OTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Wozniak seconded a motion to continue this item to the June 1,
1994 City Council meeting. The motion carried by unanimous
voice vote.
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J. Consider Public Works Proiects 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)
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Wozniak seconded a motion to continue this item to the June 1,
1994 City Council meeting. The motion carried by unanimous
voice vote.
K. Consider Second Driveway for 239 Roberts Street
(Gonzalez). Staff Recommendation: 1) Concur with the
City Manager's action to deny second driveway on Roberts
Avenue frontage, 2) Concur with Director ,'s April 28th
zone clearance action; 3) Direct Community Development
Committee to review the issue of second driveways in
residential areas and to make a recommendation to the
City Council.
Mr. Kueny gave the staff report.
Miguel Gonzalez, 239 Roberts Avenue, addressed the
Council regarding being allowed to build a second
driveway for his residence. He said his house was the
only house in the area for which the developer did not
build a long driveway. He requested Council approval for
a second driveway since the Millard Street driveway is
not long enough to accommodate parking and thereby makes
it difficult to comply with the street sweeping parking
restriction.
MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember
Montgomery seconded a motion to concur with the Community
Development Director's original zone clearance action to allow
the second driveway for this but to be on Roberts Street; and
to direct the Community Development Committee to review the
issue of second driveways in residential areas and to make a
recommendation to the City Council. The motion carried by
unanimous voice vote.
Councilmember Perez left the dais and the meeting because
he was not feeling well.
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L. Consider Recommendation Made by KPMG Regarding the
Finance and Accounting Functions. Staff Recommendation:
Adopt the KPMG report as a guideline for future budget
considerations; the approval of the reclassification of
the Account Technician to Account Technician II effective
May 14, 1994, as outlined in the report; and direct staff
to receive quotes for upgrading the accounting computer
system.
Mr. Hare gave the staff report.
Mayor Lawrason indicated his agreement with the staff
recommendation.
MOTION: Mayor Lawrason moved and Councilmember Wozniak
seconded a motion to approve the staff recommendation and the
Budget and Finance Committee recommended action of the KPMG
report as a guideline for future budget considerations, the
approval of the reclassification of the Account Technician to
Account Technician II effective with the first payday of the
pay period 5 -14 -94 as outlined in the staff report dated April
27, 1994, and to direct staff to receive quotes for upgrading
the accounting computer system. The motion carried by a voice
vote 4 -0, Councilmember Perez absent for the vote.
M. Consider Amendina the Selected Wattaae from 100 Watt Hiah
Pressure Sodium to 150 Watt High Pressure Sodium for the
Street Lights on High Street; Adoption of Resolution No.
94- Relative to a New Lighting Standard; and
Modifications to the Selected Street Light Pole. from
Marbelite to Fiberglass. Staff Recommendation: Approve
the selection or 150 watt High Pressure Sodium for High
Street and the installation of marbelite poles.
Mr. Aguilera gave the staff report.
In response to Councilmember Hunter, Mr. Aguilera
indicated that the finish on the fiberglass poles was
more durable.
In response to Councilmember Hunter, Mr. Aguilera
indicated that the electrical work to be done will allow
for a double - heeded pole to be used in the future should
that be determined.
Councilmember Wozniak indicated that the fiberglass poles
were "flat" black.
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Eloise Brown, 13193 Annette
regarding the cost of the
indicated were two times a
poles. She requested that
May 18, 1994
Street, addressed the Council
marblelite poles, which she
s expensive as the fiberglass
the Council consider cost.
MOTION: Mayor Lawrason moved and Councilmember Montgomery
seconded a motion to approve the selection of 150 watt high
pressure sodium for High Street and the installation of
marblelite poles and to approve Resolution No. 94 -1035
adopting a lighting standard for High Street, that the street
lights and the construction of the street lights on High
Street be funded with Moorpark Redevelopment Agency funds and
this project be placed on the Public Works Project Priority
List. The motion carried by voice vote, 4 -0, Councilmember
Perez absent for the vote.
N. Consider Appointment of City Council Ad Hoc Committee to
Review Potential Activities to Attract Specifically
Targeted Businesses. Staff Recommendation: Appoint Ad
Hoc Committee.
Mr. Kueny requested that this item be taken off calendar.
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Wozniak seconded a motion to take this item off calendar. The
motion carried by voice vote 4 -0, Councilmember Perez absent
for the vote.
O. Consider Approval of Aareement with C.T. Financial for
Sale of Property Known as Existing Site of Proposed
Caltrans Maintenance Station Located at Southwest
Quadrant of State Route 23 and New Los Angeles Avenue.
Staff Recommendation: Approve agreement subject to final
language approval of City Attorney and City Manager and
authorize Mayor to sign agreement.
Mr. Kueny requested that this item be continued.
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Wozniak seconded a motion to continue this matter to the May
25 Joint Meeting. The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0,
Councilmember Perez absent for the vote.
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P. Consider Use of 18 High Street (S /E Corner High and
Moorpark Avenue) as Police Storefront Location. Staff
Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate.
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Hunter seconded a motion to continue this matter to the June
1, 1994 City Council meeting. The motion carried by voice
vote 4 -0, Councilmember Perez absent for the vote.
Q. Consider Amending Ordinance 123, Municipal Code Chapter
8.36 Section 050, for the Purpose of Addressing the
Placement and Storage of Residential Solid Waste
Containers. Staff Recommendation: Amend Ordinance 123
for first reading.
Councilmember Hunter requested that the ordinance be
revised that in the new Section F the words "from view"
would be added in the fourth sentence to follow the word
"screened ".
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to add the
words "from view" to Section F as read by Councilmember
Hunter.
Ms. Kane read the ordinance title.
MOTION: Councilmember Hunter moved and Councilmember Wozniak
seconded a motion to waive further reading and read the
ordinance title only. The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0,
Councilmember Perez absent for the vote.
MOTION: Councilmember Hunter moved and Councilmember Wozniak
seconded a motion to declare Ordinance No. 193 introduced for
first reading. The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0,
Councilmember Perez absent for the vote.
R. Consider Potential City Council Summer Recess. Staff
Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate.
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined not to meet
on August 24 nor August 31.
S. Consider Code Enforcement Priorities in Relation to
Neighborhood Preservation Program. Staff Recommendation:
Reconfirm priorities established in September, 1992.
Mr. Aguiler_a gave the staff report.
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MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Lawrason seconded a motion to receive and file the report. The
motion carried by voice vote 4 -0, Councilmember Perez absent
for the vote.
Mayor Lawrason said he was pleased with comments he has
heard from residents of the community regarding the
improvement being made in neighborhoods by the Code
Enforcement Program.
Councilmember Montgomery indicated that priorities would
be reviewed during the budget period.
12. ORDINANCES:
None.
13. CLOSED SESSION:
MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember Hunter
seconded a motion to adjourn to Closed Session for a
discussion of Item 13.E., Conference with Legal Counsel -
Existing Litigation (pursuant to subdivision A, Government
Code Section 4956.9), Name of Case: Conejo Freeway
Properties, Ltd. vs. City of Moorpark. The motion carried by
voice vote 4 -0, Councilmember Perez absent for the vote.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting a recess was declared. The time
was 10:30 p.m. The Council reconvened into Closed Session at
10:35 p.m. Councilmember Montgomery left the meeting at this
point.
Present in Closed Session were all Councilmembers, but
Councilmembers Montgomery and Perez; Steven Kueny, City
Manager; Richard Hare, Deputy City Manager; Cheryl Kane, City
Attorney.
The Council reconvened into Open Session at 11:50 p.m. Mr.
Kueny stated there was no action to report out of Closed
Session and only item 13.E. had been discussed.
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14. ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Lawrason adjourned the meeting at 11:50 p.m.
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Paul W. La�vrason Jr. , ayor
Attest:
Lillian E.