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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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)
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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
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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
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