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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1994 0629 CC ADJMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL Moorpark, California June 29, 1994 An Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark was held on June 29, 1994 in the Conference Room of said city located at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California. 1. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Lawrason called the meeting to order at 6:47 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: None. 3. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Hunter, Montgomery, Perez, and Mayor Lawrason Staff: Steven Kueny, City Manager; Richard Hare, Deputy City Manager; Jim Aguilera, Community Development Director; Ken Gilbert, Director of Public, Ken Gilbert; Don Reynolds; Administrative Services Manager; Wayne Boyer, Finance Officer; and Lillian Hare, City Clerk 4. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA: AT THIS POINT in the meeting Councilmember Wozniak joined the meeting. The time was 6:59 p.m. CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to discuss item 7.D. ahead of the rest of the agenda: 7.D. Consider FY 1994195 Budget and Adoption of Resolution No. 94- Staff Recommendation: Set subsequent date to consider; when approved, adopt Resolution No. 94- Mr. Hare reviewed a Community Development Fund Summary with the Council (Fund 41) reflecting changes directed by the Council during the budget deliberations on June 28. Fund 41 is projected to have a balance of zero on June 20, 1995. Mr. Hare reviewed the revised fund balance summary sheet updated with the changes requested by the Council during the budget deliberations on June 28. Mr. Hare reviewed a Summary of the Status of the General Fund as updated to reflect the changes requested by the Council during the budget deliberation on June 28. The fund shows an undesignated fund balance of $141,135. 00007 Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 2 June 29, 1994 Mr. Kueny summarized that possible uses of the undesignated fund balance are subsidizing the hours of operation for the library; Expansion of the library; a request for funding for the Boys & Girls Club. Jim Stueck addressed the Council regarding the financial condition of the Boys & Girls Club. Mr. Linton, President of the Boys & Girls Club, addressed the Council regarding deferral or forgiveness of the $50,000 loan made to the Club by the City. CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to consider the Boys & Girls Club request outside the budget process and refer the matter to the Budget & Finance Committee for discussion on Tuesday, July 12. AT THIS POINT in the meeting a recess was declared. The time was 7:35 p.m. The Council reconvened in the Apricot Room at 8:00 p.m. and recessed to convene the Adjourned Special Meeting. The Council reconvened the Adjourned Regular Meeting at 8:03 p.m. and then adjourned to the Redevelopment Agency. The Council reconvened at 8:05 p.m. 5. PUBLIC COMMENT: Eric Spiller, 6737 Chapman Place, addressed the Council requesting support for subsidy of the operations of the Library. 6. COMMITTEE REPORTS: None. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. Consider Making Certain Changes to Lighting and Landscape Maintenance Assessment District (AD84 -2) and Confirming the Assessments for Fiscal Year 1994j95. Staff Recommendation: Open the public hearing, receive testimony and continue these matters to the date of the Budget Workshops. [Note: Subsequent to the budget workshop meetings, but no later than June 30, 1994, staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 94- making certain changes to AD84- 2 and confirming the assessments for Fiscal Year 1994/95. Mayor Lawrason noted that the Public Hearing was open. Ms. Hare stated that their were no speakers for this item. Mayor Lawrason closed the public hearing. 00008 Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 3 June 29, 1994 In response to Council question, Mr. Gilbert explained that there was a $16,000 surplus at year end in this assessment district. He said this surplus could be used to reduce the proposed assessment of $37.04. Mr. Kueny indicated that the Council could also reserve $14,000 in 903, Capital, using whatever portion is necessary to maintain the same assessment as 93/94 of $33.00. MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember Wozniak seconded a motion to set the City wide assessment the same as FY93/94; zones to be as in the staff report; not less than $14,000 from 903 to be reserved and not spent, to be used as needed to keep the assessment at the FY93/94 level; Resolution 94 -1043 approved as amended per assessment amount. Council to authorize projects to be funded by the $14,000 reserve. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. B. Consider Making Certain Changes to Parks Maintenance Assessment District (AD85 -1) and Confirming the Assessments for Fiscal Year 1994/95. Staff Recommendation: Open the public hearing, receive testimony and continue these matters to the date of the Budget Workshops. [Note: Subsequent to the budget workshop meetings, but no later than June 30, 1994, staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 94- making certain changes to AD85 -1 and confirming the assessments for Fiscal Year 1994/95. (Continued Item 9.B. from 6/15/94) Mayor Lawrason noted that the public hearing remains open. Eloise Brown, 13191 Annete Street, addressed the Council urging no increase in the assessment. Mayor Lawrason closed the Public Hearing. Mr. Hare recapped that the following fiscal actions would allow the assessment for FY94/95 to remain at the previous year's level of $33.20 rather than the $51.88 proposed level: $67,170 Gann $ 5,141 in budget cuts for the Assessment District $38,250 prior loan to be forgiven $90,439 of General Fund undesignated fund balance Councilmember Perez indicated that he was concerned with subsidizing the assessment district when there were many other items and programs to consider for the same funding. 00009 Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 4 June 29, 1994 He said that at some point the assessment district needed to be able to pay for itself. Mayor Lawrason said he was in concurrence with Councilmember Perez and was concerned and would look carefully at adding any additional park land which would need to be maintained and thereby increase the assessment. Councilmember Montgomery said he felt it appropriate to use the proceeds of taxes to subsidize the assessment. Councilmember Wozniak said the economy dictates that we can't raise assessments. Mayor Lawrason said there are a myriad of other services to be considered for funding and he would look carefully at parks improvement that will increase the assessment. Councilmember Montgomery said that in the coming fiscal year the City should look for savings in water costs. MOTION: Councilmember Hunter moved and Councilmember Montgomery seconded a motion to approve the transfer of $90,439 of General Fund undesignated fund balance; use $67,170 of Gann funds; forgive the prior loan of $38,250. The motion carried by roll call vote 4 -1, Councilmember Perez dissenting. 8. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: None. 9. ACTION /DISCUSSION ITEMS: A. Consider Status Revort 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 5/4/94; Item 11.I. from 5/18/94; Item 11.A. from 6/1/94; Item 11.B. from 6/15/94) MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember Hunter seconded a motion to continue this matter to August 6, 1994. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 00010 Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 5 June 29, 1994 B. Consider Public Works Projects Priority List. Staff Recommendation: The Budget and Finance Committee and staff recommend that the projects listed in the combined projects list 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; Item 11.J. from 5/18/94; Item 11.B. from 6/1/94; Item 11.D. from 6/15/94) MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember Hunter seconded a motion to continue this matter to August 6, 1994. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. C. Consider Resolution No. 94- Establishinct the Appropriation (Gann) Limit for Fiscal Year 199411995. Staff Recommendation: At time of Budget Adoption, adopt Resolution No. 94- (Continued Item 11.P. from 6/15/94) MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember Perez seconded a motion to approve Resolution 94 -1045 establishing the Gann Limit. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. D. Consider FY 1994195 Budget and Adoption of Resolution No. 94- Staff Recommendation: Set subsequent date to consider; when approved, adopt Resolution No. 94- (Continued Item 11.R. from 6/15/94) Mr. Hare said the Council had been given a new summary by fund which now needs to be amended with the changes authorized by the Council relative to the actions taken on the Assessment Districts. MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember Hunter seconded a motion to adopt the FY94/95 Budget as presented by staff in the Budget Summary by Fund with the amendments required by Council action this evening and to adopt Resolution 94 -1046. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. 10. CLOSED SESSION: MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember Hunter seconded a motion to adjourn to Closed Session for a discussion of all items. A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code: (Number of cases to be discussed - two) 00011 Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 6 June 29, 1994 B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to Subdivision (c) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code: (Number of cases to be discussed - one) C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (pursuant to Subdivision (a) Government Code Section 54956.9) Name of Case: Moorpark vs. Caltrans D. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8) Property: 675 Moorpark Avenue Moorpark Avenue. Negotiating Parties: City of Moorpark and Betty Moss. Under negotiation: Price 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 F. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (pursuant to Subdivision (a) Government Code Section 54956.9) Name of Case: City of Moorpark vs. Downs. G. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8) Property: 799 Moorpark Avenue (a portion of the Community Center.) Negotiating Parties: City of Moorpark and Caltrans. Under negotiation: Price H. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8) Property: APN 511 -0- 050 -09 Negotiating Parties: City of Moorpark and Kirk Aikens Under Negotiation: Terms I. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (pursuant to Government Code Section 54957) Title: City Manager, Deputy City Manager, Director of Community Services, Director of Community Development, Public Works Director, City Clerk, Chief of Police, City Engineer, and City Attorney 00012 Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 7 June 29, 1994 J. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8) Property: APN 511- 08 -24, 25, 26, 20, 21, 19, 31 and 32 Negotiating Parties: City of Moorpark and Ventura Pacific Capital Under Negotiation: Price and Terms The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. AT THIS POINT in the meeting a recess was declared. The time was 9:00 p.m. The Council reconvened into Closed Session at 9:04 p.m. Present in Closed Session were all Councilmembers; Steven Kueny, City Manager; Richard Hare, Deputy City Manager; and Cheryl Kane, City Attorney. The Council reconvened into Open Session at 9:20 p.m. and a recess was declared The Redevelopment Agency was reconvened at 9:20 p.m. and then adjourned at 9:27 p.m. The Council reconvened into Closed Session at 9:27 p.m. Present in Closed Session were all Councilmembers; Steven Kueny, City Manager; Richard Hare, Deputy City Manager; and Cheryl Kane, City Attorney. The Council adjourned to Open Session at 10:10 p.m. Mr. Kueny stated there was no action to report out of Closed Session and only items 10.A. and 10.E. where discussed. 11. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Lawrason adjourned the meeting at 10:10 p.m. ATTEST: q Lawras Jr., ayor 00013