HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1994 1005 CC REGMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Moorpark, California October 5, 1994
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark was
held on October 5, 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 7:14 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; Richard Hare,
Deputy City Manager; Ken Gilbert, Public Works
Director; Christine Adams, Director of
Community Services; Jim Aguilera, Director of
Community Development; Cheryl Kane, City
Attorney; Mary Lindley, Assistant to the City
Manager; Dirk Lovett, Assistant City Engineer;
Paul Porter, Senior Planner; Deborah
Traffenstedt, Senior Planner; Don Reynolds,
Administrative Services Manager; Lieutenant
Rouse, Sheriff's Department; Steve Hayes,
Economic Development/ Redevelopment Manager;
Lillian Hare, City Clerk; and Dorothy
Vandaveer, Deputy City Clerk
4. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS, AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
A. Proclamation recognizing October 24th as Fiftieth
Anniversary of United Nations.
Mayor Lawrason presented a proclamation to Hugh Pease.
B. Recognition of Moorpark Youth Activities Committee for
their participation and role in the Labor Day Picnic in
the Park.
Mayor Lawrason presented the Certificate of Recognition
to Vickie McGowan.
C. Proclamation recognizing October 10, 1994 as the Twenty
Fifth Anniversary of Cityhood for Simi Valley.
Mayor Lawrason presented the proclamation to Simi Valley
Councilmember Judy Mikels.
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AT THIS POINT in the meeting, a recess was declared to convene
the Moorpark Redevelopment Agency. The time was 7:23 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:24 p.m.
5. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
None.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Dave Machlitt and Don Reeder, representing the Farm Bureau,
12142 Rivergrove Street, Ventura, addressed the Council on the
Medfly quarantine. They spoke regarding the impact to Ventura
County growers. They offered to be available for any
information the Council might require regarding this issue.
They requested that people be careful in handling infected
fruit and call the U.S.D.A. for information and /or guidelines.
Richard Connolly, 1245 Mountain Trail Court, spoke regarding
the children at play signs to be posted at city parks. He
said he was greatly concerned with the traffic and safety of
children in the area of Mountain Meadows Park.
Councilmember Wozniak requested that Mr. Connolly's concerns
be added to the next Transportation and Streets Committee
meeting.
Councilmember Hunter requested that the residents of Mountain
Trail Court cul -de -sac be noticed of the Transportation and
Streets Committee meeting.
Richard Chavez, 188 Whitney Avenue, addressed the Council in
opposition to Proposition 187. He also expressed concern with
the danger of traffic at the corner of Shasta and Los Angeles
Avenue.
Victoria Perez, 4237 Canario Court, addressed the Council in
opposition to Proposition 187.
Bill Poleri, 6863 Trojan Court, addressed the Council
regarding the concerns he expressed in a letter to the County
of Ventura regarding development of the portion of Happy Camp
Regional Park near the college. He said he was concerned that
this area would become an equestrian staging area.
Gerald Goldstein, 11932 Los Angeles Avenue, addressed the
Council regarding the toxic nature of malathion.
Annette Rainey, 13109 E. Honeybee Street, addressed the
Council in opposition to Proposition 187.
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7. COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Councilmember Montgomery stated that a news release will be
forthcoming tomorrow regarding The Worm Concern.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR:
MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember Perez
seconded a motion to pull Items 8.A., Minutes of July 6, 1994,
S.D. and 8.R. and approve the balance of the Consent Calendar.
The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
A. Consider Minutes of the Adjourned Regular City Council
Meeting of June 28, 1994.
Consider Minutes of the Adjourned Regular City Council
Meeting of June 29, 1994.
Consider Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of
Aucrust 24, 1994.
Consider Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of
July 20, 1994.
Consider Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of
August 3, 1994.
Consider Minutes of the Adjourned Regular City Council
Meeting of August 10, 1994.
Approve minutes as processed.
B. Consider Approval of the Warrant Register.
Manual Warrants
Voided Warrants
24155 - 24156,
24286 -24301
22148, 22212,
24032
$ 21,946.74
$ (1,715.86)
Regular Warrants 24302 -24415 $287,204.31
Staff Recommendation: Approve the Warrant Register.
C. Consider Resolution No. 94 -1068 - Approving a Joint
Exercise of Powers Agreement and Cooperation Agreement
with Respect to the Financing of Home Mortgage Loans.
Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 94 -1068.
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E. Consider City Manager Approved Contract: Copierline Copy
Service Agreement for Canon NP 7550. Staff
Recommendation: Receive and file the report.
F. Consider City Manager Approved Contract: Copierline Copy
Service Agreement for Canon NP 4835. Staff
Recommendation: Receive and file the report.
G. Consider City Manager Approved Contract: Copierline Copy
Service Agreement for Canon NP 3325. Staff
Recommendation: Receive and file the report.
H. Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 94 -1069, Establishin
a Cash Account with Prudential Securities Authorizing the
Execution of the Delivery Versus Payment Agreement.
Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 94 -1069 to
approve cash account; authorize City officers to sign,
and authorize the City Treasurer to execute the Delivery
Versus Payment Agreement.
I. Consider the Minor Modification No. 2 to Revise Condition
of Approval No. 10 for Minor Modification No. 1 to
Development Planned Permit No. 305. Staff
Recommendation: Receive and file the report.
J. Consider Bids for a Proiect to Drill Irrigation Wate
Well No. 3 at Arroyo Vista Community Park. Staff
Recommendation: 1) Award a contract for the subject
construction to Midway Drilling & Pump, Inc. for the bid
amount of $42,444.77; 2) Approve a ten percent
contingency for the project and authorize the City
Manager to approve additional work, if required, for an
amount not to exceed ten per cent of the contract; and,
3) Authorize the Mayor to sign necessary contract
documents.
K. Consider Bids for the Repair of Erosion on Lot 97 of
Tract 3049 (A &R Development). Staff Recommendation: 1)
Award a contract for the subject construction to William
L. Murdock for the bid amount of $19,001.00; 2) Approve
a ten percent contingency for the project and authorize
the City Manager to approve additional work, if required,
for an amount not to exceed ten per cent of the contract;
and, 3) Authorize the Mayor to sign necessary contract
documents.
L. Consider Bids for the Construction of a Type II Slurry
Seal on Tierra Rejada Road. Staff Recommendations: 1)
Approve an amended fund appropriation and budget amount
for the subject project as follows: a) Revenue: Account
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#01 -3 -430 -449 change from 0 to $54,000; b) Expense:
Account #01 -4 -142- 903 -00210 change from 0 to $54,000;
Account #03 -4- 142 - 903 -00210 change from $100,000 to
$81,000 ($19,000 decrease); 2) Award a contract for the
subject construction to Asphalt Maintenance, Inc. for the
bid amount of $106,563.44; 3) Approve a ten percent
contingency for the project and authorize the City
Manager to approve additional work, if required, for an
amount not to exceed ten per cent of the contract; and,
4) Authorize the Mayor to sign necessary contract
documents.
M. City Manager Approved Contract for the Destruction of
Water Well #2 at Arroyo Vista Community Park (Midway
Drilling and Pump Co.). Staff Recommendation: Receive
and file the report.
N. City Manager Approved Contract with the County of Ventura
for Access to Happy Camp Park Required for the Slope
Restoration Work on Lot 97 of Tract 3049. Staff
Recommendation: Receive and file the report.
O. Consider Resolution No. 94 -1070 Authorizing the
Establishment of Restricted Parking Spaces in the Public
Removal of Unauthorized Vehicles from Such Reserved
Parking Spaces. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
No. 94 -1070 authorizing the establishment Police vehicle
reserved parking spaces and authorizing the towing of any
other vehicles parked in any such reserved parking
spaces.
P. Consider_ Resolution No. 94 -1071 Establishina 25 MPH Speed
zones in the Vicinity of Certain City Parks. Staff
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 94 -1071
establishing reduced speed zones in the vicinity of
certain City Parks.
Q. Consider Resolution No. 94 -1072 Establishing Reduced
Speed Limits on the Access Road to and Within Arroyo
Vista Community Park. Staff Recommendation: Adopt
Resolution No. 94 -1072.
S. Consider City Manager ARproved Contract for Bob's Tree
Service for City Wide Tree Trimming for 1994 -95. Staff
recommendation: Receive and file the report.
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T. Consider Use of Arroyo Vista Community Park Improvement
Funds for Oil Base Treatment of Gravel Road and Parkina
Lots. Staff Recommendation: Approve use of $5,500.00
from previously allocated (1994/95) Park Improvement
Funds for oil based treatment of gravel road and parking
lots at Arroyo Vista Community Park for FY 1994/95.
U. Consider Appropriation of Funds for Furnishing. Labor and
Materials Costs for Moorpark Police Resource Center
MPRC . Staff Recommendation: Approve the requested
appropriation of funds in an amount not to exceed $13,300
to the various accounts ($5,200 to account 20.4.117.905 -
furniture; $900 to account 20.4.117.906 - telephone;
$1,900 to account 20.4.149.502 - labor; $4,100 to account
20.4.149.902 - landscape materials; $1,200 to account
20.04.149.902 - contingency).
V. Consider Exoneration of the Storm Drain and Grading Bond
for the Mission Bell Plaza. Staff Recommendation: 1)
Accept the storm drain and grading improvements for the
Mission Bell Plaza (Tract 4757 -1) as complete; 2)
Authorize the City Clerk to exonerate the aforementioned
bonds.
The following items were pulled from the Consent Calendar for
individual consideration:
A. Consider Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of
July 6, 1994.
Councilmember Wozniak indicated he would abstain from the
vote on this item as he was not present at the July 6,
1994 City Council meeting.
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Perez seconded a motion to approve the minutes. The motion
carried by voice vote 4 -0, Councilmember Wozniak abstaining.
D. Consider Appropriations for a Police Motorcvcle and
Traffic Radar Trailer. Staff Recommendation: Authorize
staff to solicit bids for the disposal of current traffic
safety motorcycle, (1989 Harley Davidson, Model FXRP) and
appropriate funds from reserve balances as follows: 1)
Appropriate additional $4,500 from Fund 02 (Traffic
Study) to Line Item 02.4.121.906, for the purchase of a
Traffic Radar Trailer, and; 2) Appropriate $8,050 from
the Equipment Replacement Fund (30) to Line Item
31.4.121.904 for the purchase of a traffic safety
motorcycle (1994 Kawasaki KZ1000P13).
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Councilmember Perez commented that the intention of the
Council had been for the traffic radar trailer expense to
be shared with the City of Thousand Oaks. He said this
item was now being funded 100% by the City and that
changes such as this throughout the year have a negative
impact on the budget.
Mr. Kueny requested that the Council modify the staff
recommendation to allow the City Manager to choose the
method of disposing of the current traffic safety
motorcycle -- either by soliciting bids or auction.
In response to Council question, Lieutenant Rouse
explained the use and purpose of the radar trailer. He
said the radar trailer is not an enforcement tool, but an
educational one.
Councilmember Hunter commented that the radar trailer
would be exclusively for the use of the City of Moorpark.
MOTION: Councilmember Perez moved and Councilmember
Montgomery seconded a motion to approve the staff
recommendation as amended by the City Manager above relative
to disposing of the current motorcycle by auction or
soliciting sealed bids. The motion carried by unanimous roll
call vote.
R. Consider An Appropriation of Funds for the City Flag.
Staff Recommendation: Approve an appropriation of $1,600
from the General Fund Reserves to 01.4.117.629 for
creation of a City Flag.
Councilmember Montgomery said that he was not presently
in favor of appropriating funds for a City flag.
MOTION: Mayor Lawrason moved and Councilmember Montgomery
seconded a motion to take this item off calendar. The motion
carried by unanimous voice vote.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Consider Major Modification No. 2 of Commercial Planned
Development 89 -1 to Construct a Theater. Market and
Miscellaneous Shops, Tentative Parcel Map No. 4961 for a
seven lot subdivision and Variance 94 -1 to allow compact
parking spaces on the Property Located at the Northerly
Terminus of Liberty Bell Road - Ventura Pacific Capital
Group. Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the public
hearing and accept public testimony; 2) Close the
public hearing; 3) Approve Resolution No. 94 -1072
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citing the addendum to the Mission Bell Plaza EIR and
approving Major Mod. No. 2 to CPD 89 -1, PM4961 and
denying Variance No. 94 -1; 4) Approve Resolution No.
94 -1073 directing the Planning Commission to hold a
public hearing modification to the Zoning Code relative
to compact parking spaces for theaters. (Continued Item
9.C. from 9/14/94; public hearing is closed)
Mr. Porter gave the staff report and indicated that the
public hearing was closed.
The City Clerk indicated that several speaker cards had
been received for this item, though the hearing was
closed.
Ms. Kane indicated that the hearing could only be opened
if the applicant would waive the fact that the hearing
had been closed and allow it to be reopened.
Neno Spondello, the applicant, indicated he would waive
his rights and allow the hearing to be re- opened.
Mayor Lawrason re- opened the public hearing.
Ethel Sulkis, 270 Sierra Avenue, reminded the Council
that concessions had been made to neighbors regarding
other development sites in the City. She said her
neighborhood deserved the same consideration. She handed
in an informal petition. In response to Councilmember
Montgomery, Ms. Sulkis indicated that she would like to
know the density of the housing portion of the Gisler
field project.
Councilmember Perez indicated that discussion of the
residential project was not a part of the public hearing
process for this project.
Mela Cano, 148 Sierra Avenue, addressed the Council
regarding the impacts of the development on the
neighborhood. She said she is concerned with her safety
and that of her neighbors.
In response to Councilmember Montgomery, Mr. Aguilera
confirmed that the fence to be built between the project
and Moorpark Estates was to be built on the property
line.
Councilmember Montgomery said there might be a difference
between where the fence between the project and the
neighborhood was being built and the existing fences for
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Moorpark Estates. He expressed concern with the possible
"gap" between the two fences.
Barbara Shultz, 116 Sierra Avenue, addressed the Council
regarding her concerns with safety in the Moorpark
Estates area and placement of the new wall. She also
said she supports Art in Public Places but not next to a
residential area.
Belinda Gonzales, 650 Shasta Avenue, addressed the
Council in favor of opening Lassen Avenue.
David Ghirardelli, 1981 Marview Drive, Thousand Oaks,
representing the applicant, addressed the Council
regarding their concerns with Condition No. 25, Community
Development Conditions required for the project.
In response, Mr. Aguilera read suggested new language for
Condition No. 25 as follows:
"The applicant shall make a contribution of
$468,467.24 to the City's traffic management system
fund. Prior to the issuance of the first zoning
clearance for a building permit for the
development, the Director of Community Development
shall adjust the total fee to reflect the reduction
of approved building square footage pursuant to
this major modification. The total fee shall be
prorated over the square footage of building area
contained in the entire Mission Bell Plaza and
incrementally paid prior to the issuance of each
zoning clearance."
Mr. Ghirardelli said they found that language acceptable.
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to approve
the suggested language to Condition 25 subject to final
language review by the City Manager and City Attorney.
Mr. Ghirardelli said the other condition with which they
were concerned was Condition 53 relative to the wall to
be constructed along the northerly portion of the
property. He said they would request a term limit of
three years on the bond which the developer is required
to post.
In response to Council question, Mr. Aguilera and Mr.
Kueny indicated that the three year term limit for the
bond was acceptable.
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Mr. Ghirardelli indicated the developer was in agreement
with all other conditions.
In response to Councilmember Montgomery regarding the
desire of some residents to have Lassen Avenue extended
into the development, Mr. Ghirardelli said a driveway
access to the development from Lassen Avenue would be an
appropriate safety valve for emergency ingress and egress
but perhaps the driveway could be restricted to
pedestrian and bicycle access as a norm.
In response to Councilmember Wozniak, Mr. Spondello, the
developer, indicated that it was their intent to visit
with each of the homeowners whose property backed up to
the development to determine what could be done to
mitigate the problem of a potential gap between the
homeowner fences and the block wall to be built on the
property line of the development.
Mr. Ghirardelli said the ends of the fences could be
closed off so there would not be easy access. He said in
any case the wall would be built on the property line.
In response to Mr. Kueny, Mr. Ghirardelli indicated that
the wall could be built without going on homeowner
property.
Mr. Kueny offered the following language for
consideration to the Council regarding Condition 33.c. on
page 11, regarding the fence:
"Prior to approval of the final wall and fence
plan, where applicable, the Director of Community
Development shall approve the connection of the
west property line wall with existing fence and
walls on the adjacent residential lots."
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to add the
language read by the City Manager above.
Councilmember Hunter requested that Condition No. 31 on
page 11 be changed to read:
"There shall not be any exterior access to the roof
area, i.e., trees, high walls, etc. areas (PD)."
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to change
Condition No. 31 as read by Councilmember Hunter above.
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Mayor Lawrason expressed concern regarding light
spillage.
Mr. Aguilera suggested the following wording:
"The amount of light spillage beyond the property
line shall not exceed .5 lumens."
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to accept the
wording proposed by the Director of Community Development.
Mayor Lawrason closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Councilmember Perez moved and Councilmember
Montgomery seconded a motion to approve Resolution No. 94 -1074
as amended this evening, citing the Addendum to the Mission
Bell Plaza EIR and approving major modification no. 2 of the
CPD 89 -1, PM4961, and denying variance 94 -1; to approve
Resolution No. 94 -1073 instructing the Planning Commission to
study, hold a public hearing, and recommend to the City
Council modifications to the City's zoning ordinance relating
to allowing no more than 15 percent of the required parking
spaces for theatres to be compact parking spaces. The motion
carried by unanimous voice vote.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, a recess was declared. The time
was 9:12 p.m. The Council reconvened at 9:33 p.m.
B. Consider Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 4637 (Major
Modification No. 1) Residential Planned Development
Permit No. 89 -4 (Major Modification No. 1) and Zone
Change 93 -3 (Urban West Communitiesl. Staff
Recommendation: Close the public hearing, approve a 90
day extension as requested by the applicant, and direct
staff to advertise for a public hearing on the revised
project for November 16, 1994. (Continued Item from
8/3/94; public hearing remains open.)
Mr. Aguilera gave the staff report.
As there were no speakers for this item, Mayor Lawrason
closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Perez seconded a motion to concur with the applicant's request
for a 90 -day extension; to table the item; and to direct staff
to readvertise a public hearing when this matter was returned
to the Council agenda. The motion carried by unanimous voice
vote.
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C. Consider the Reallocation of CDBG from Grant Years 1987,
1992 and 1993. totalling $45.784. Staff Recommendation:
That the City reappropriate CDBG as follows: 1) Move
$21,271 of the 1992 Administrative (ID # G3.9) funds to
First Street Improvements; 2) Move $21,460 from 1987
Affordable Housing Land Search, (ID #B3.3) to First
Street Improvements, and; 3) Move $3,053 from 1993
Charles Street appropriations (ID # H3.2) to First Street
Improvements.
Mr. Reynolds gave the staff report.
Mayor Lawrason opened the public hearing. As there were
no speakers for this item, Mayor Lawrason closed the
public hearing.
In response to Councilmember Hunter regarding First
Street improvements, Mr. Reynolds said that a survey was
done on First Street and the City was able to document
from the response that there is 91 percent low and
moderate income families in that neighborhood.
Councilmember Perez expressed that Villa Campesina was a
neighborhood park and therefore would be eligible for
CDBG funds. He indicated, however, that he would move
forward with the action to approve this item as proposed
by staff.
MOTION: Councilmember Perez moved and Councilmember
Montgomery seconded a motion to reappropriate CDBG funds as
follows:
1) Move $21,271 of the 1992 administrative funds
currently held in reserve to First Street
improvements, 18.4.180.903;
2) Move $21,460 from 1987 affordable housing land
search, currently held in reserve, to First Street
improvement, 18.4.180.903;
3) Move $3,053 from 1993 Charles Street appropriations
to First Street Improvements, 18.4.180.903.
The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
10. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
Councilmember Wozniak requested a future agenda item on the
Redevelopment Agency's meeting schedule.
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Mayor Lawrason announced an Open House at the East Valley
Sheriff's Station on November 5, at 9:00 a.m.
11. ACTION /DISCUSSION:
A. Consider 1994/95 Goals and Objectives. Staff
Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate
(Continued item)
MOTION: Mayor Lawrason moved and Councilmember Wozniak
seconded a motion to continue this item to October 19, 1994.
The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
B. Consider Approval of Temporary Refuse Collection Permit
Applications. Staff Recommendation: Approve temporary
refuse collection permit applications. (Continued Item
from 9/21/94)
Ms. Lindley gave the staff report.
Hardy Strozier, 411 South Beckwith, Santa Paula,
addressed the Council representing BFI. He indicated he
was present to respond to questions.
Councilmember Montgomery suggested extending the existing
permits and applications until November 4 with direction
to staff that if no resolution between BFI and GI was
communicated in writing to the City prior to November 2,
then the approval of all four applicants could be granted
as long as a letter of indemnification was received from
each party indemnifying the City against any culpability
with regard to a lawsuit.
In response to Mayor Lawrason, Ms. Kane indicated that an
indemnification was needed only from GI and BFI and that
the other two could simply have their permits issued.
Councilmember Montgomery concurred that the City go
forward to permit Anderson and Harrison and if the City
did not receive communication indicating settlement
between BFI and GI then these parties can receive a
permit if they sign an indemnification clause.
Mr. Strozier indicated his agreement with the proposition
made by Councilmember Montgomery.
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Wozniak seconded a motion to approve Temporary Refuse
Collection Permit Applications for Anderson Rubbish and
Harrison and to extend temporary refuse collection permit
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applications for BFI and GI until November 4 by which time the
City must be in receipt either of communication indicating
settlement with each party or an indemnification clause signed
by each party, respectively, in favor of the City at which
time temporary refuse collection permit applications may be
approved. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
In response to Mr. Kueny, Councilmember Montgomery
indicated that no further action would be required by the
Council and this item would not have to come back for
approval of the Council in the issuance of the permits to
GI and /or BFI.
C. Consider Status of County of Ventura Happy Camp Golf
Course Project. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff to
prepare an updated status report for the November 2, 1994
meeting.
Ms. Traffenstedt gave the staff report.
Mr. Robert Amore, of the County General Services Agency,
addressed the Council. He indicated that the response to
the County's request for proposals for the Happy Camp
Golf Course from Mr. Ralph Mahan included some
proprietary information and he could not give the
document to the City. He indicated that County Counsel
was reviewing the document and he was awaiting
information on whether or not he could release the
document.
Mr. Kueny indicated that if this document was received as
a Sealed Bid it was a public document and therefore
should be available to the City.
Mr. Amore again indicated that there were certain
sections of the document that were proprietary.
Mr. Kueny indicated to the Council that the document
which was being denied to the City tonight would be
requested under the Public Records Act.
In response to Council question, Mr. Amore said he wrote
a letter to Mr. Poleri and stated that an equestrian
staging area had never been a part of the proposal.
In response to Councilmember Montgomery, Mr. Amore said
only a golf course had been proposed, but there was a
request for another option being considered.
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In response to Councilmember Montgomery, Mr. Amore said
relative to what was being planned on the lower 700 acres
of Happy Camp, there will be some determinations made
when a specific plan is submitted for the golf course.
Councilmember Wozniak requested that the City draft a
letter for the Mayor's signature to Supervisor Vicky
Howard informing her that the City is not being provided
with requested information relative to this project as
was promised. He said the letter should also reference
that this project was being "rushed" ahead without
appropriate workshops for people in the community. He
requested a response as to what the necessity was for
speed on this project. He indicated that the letter
should be strongly worded to inform Supervisor Howard of
the City's disappointment in not being able to obtain
this public document.
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to authorize
the letter as outlined by Councilmember Wozniak above.
Councilmember Hunter stated that the letter should
include the Council's displeasure with the RFP process
thus far.
MOTION: Mayor Lawrason moved and Councilmember Montgomery
seconded a motion to direct staff to prepare an updated status
report for the City Council's October 19, 1994 meeting. The
motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
D. Consider Draft Comments of Revised Draft Environmental
Impact Report (EIR) for Transit Mixed Concrete Company
Aggregate Mine, Conditional Use Permit No. CUP4633
(Formerly Blue Star Ready Mix, Inc., Aggregate Mine).
Staff Recommendation: Direct Staff to prepare a letter
to the County, which addresses City Council and staff
comments on the revised draft EIR.
Ms. Traffenstedt gave the staff report.
In response to Councilmember Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt
said that since 1986 they have been operating without a
permit and new operations have been added since that
time. She said one of the City's primary concerns has
been the visual impact. She said the new owners are
trying to correct the slope and grading items and there
is now a re- vegetation plan.
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Mr. Aguilera indicated that this is a non - revenue
generating project, for the Community Development
Department.
Councilmember Hunter said although it is a non - revenue
generating project it is important for the City.
In response to Council question, Mr. Kueny said staff
should be directed to add the comment that the Ventura
County Circulation Element does not show the extension of
Broadway and so Section 6.5, page 6.8, titled
"Alternative Access Routes ", would be contrary to the
County's Circulation Element at this point.
In response to Councilmember Montgomery, Mr. Kueny
suggested that staff be directed to ensure that
mitigation for this project pertaining to cumulative
traffic mitigation was similar to that of Quality Rock.
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to include
the City Manager's suggestions as reported above.
MOTION: Councilmember Perez moved and Councilmember
Montgomery seconded a motion to prepare a letter to the
County, which addresses the staff comments and comments made
by the City Council this evening relative to the revised draft
EIR. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
E. Request for Funding to Assist in Base Realignment and
Closure - BRAC -95 Task Force Program. Staff
Recommendation: The Economic Development /Affordable
Housing Committee and staff recommend this item be
continued until October 19, 1994 or November 2, 1994 to
allow the Committee to receive and evaluate additional
information about the program in order to make a
recommendation to the City Council.
Mr. Hayes gave the staff report.
He reported that the request is for $6,230.
Jere Robings, 924 Calle Contento, Thousand Oaks, of the
Alliance of Taxpayers, addressed the Council in support
of the BRAC. He said there was a perception in
Washington that California communities would not support
their bases. He said the BRAC process starts with the
Pentagon and a list which will be published on the first
of March, 1995. He said the hearings will begin with the
BRAG commission recommending to the President its final
list of bases to be closed. He said it is of utmost
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importance to stay off the closure list. He said 8 out
of the 10 Ventura County cities have responded and
appropriated money for support of BRAG.
Councilmember Montgomery said he believed it was more
advantageous for the community to have military bases
remain as presently constituted rather than seeking a new
use for them.
Cal Carrera, 10550 Summer View, Camarillo, addressed the
Council as a member of the BRAC 195 Task Force. He said
he agreed with Councilmember Montgomery that it was
important to keep the bases as they are, military
facilities, rather than try to develop other uses for the
bases. He indicated that $50,000 from the private sector
has been received so far.
Mike Saliba, 5156 McGrath Street, Ventura, addressed the
Council as a member of the BRAC 195 Task Force. He said
the request for $6,230 is a good expenditure of the
City's money. He said the Cities of Camarillo, Fillmore,
Simi Valley, Ventura, Ojai, and the County of Ventura
have all pledged their support.
Mayor Lawrason mentioned that the impact to the City of
Moorpark if the base closed would be significant and that
there are approximately 320 residents who would lose
jobs. He said we need to support the BRAC Task Force.
Councilmember Hunter expressed his support for BRAC 195
MOTION: Councilmember Perez moved and Councilmember Hunter
seconded a motion to appropriate $6,230 from the General Fund
Reserve to the BRAC 195 Task Force. The motion carried by
unanimous roll call vote.
F. Consider the Draft Conditions of the Proposed Roam'n
Relics Car Show, on High Street, October 30, 1994. Staff
Recommendation: Consider the draft permit conditions,
the waiver of fees request, the use of City traffic
signs, and direct staff as deemed appropriate.
Don Reynolds deferred the staff report.
Buster Williams, 4120 Cochran Street, Simi Valley, of the
Roam'n Relics Car Club, addressed the Council. He
described their event and explained that their primary
purpose for the car show is to generate funds for Ventura
County based charitable organizations. He said the Club
is requesting that police services be charged at the
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contract rate rather than the overhead inclusive rate
adopted by Council.
Lieutenant Rouse indicated that if he has reserve
officers available they could work the event at $15.00
per hour.
Councilmember Hunter indicated that Lieutenant Rouse had
informed him that the Club will handle all barricades and
road closures.
MOTION: Councilmember Perez moved and Councilmember
Montgomery seconded a motion to approve the draft permit
conditions, the waiver of fees request for the permit fees;
City staff time (non - police) of $1,794 to be contributed by
the City, staff time (police) to be paid at actual rate
(estimated to be $600) ; to approve the use of City traffic
signs; to approve that two deputies be charged at the direct
rate as opposed to the rate with the inclusion of the City's
overhead; two additional reserve officers to be charged at
$15.00 per hour but if reserve officers are not available the
direct contract rate will be charged for the two additional
officers. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
G. Consider the Waiver of Fees for the Proposed Moorpark
Kiwanis "Fifth Annual Kiwanis Conejo Century Classic Bike
Ride ". Staff Recommendation: Waive the permit fees
estimated to be $195 ($156 of staff time plus $39 for a
temporary use permit) , thereby deleting condition "A.1."
in the draft permit conditions, and /or direct staff as
deemed appropriate.
Mr. Reynolds gave the staff report.
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Hunter seconded a motion to waive the permit fees estimated to
be $195, thereby deleting Condition A.1. in the draft permit
conditions. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
H. Consider the Request from Moorpark College to Receive
Approval for a Temporary Use Permit to Operate a Swap
Meet. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed
appropriate.
Mr. Aguilera deferred the staff report and said he
recommended approval of the temporary special use permit.
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James Nile, 7075 Campus Road, addressed the Council
stating that the college hoped to make money with this
swap meet. He thanked the Council for their
consideration.
MOTION: Mayor Lawrason moved and Councilmember Wozniak
seconded a motion to authorize the Director of Community
Development to issue a temporary special use permit to allow
the Open Air Swap Meet subject to the Conditions of Approval.
The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
I. Consider Allowing Temporary Special Use Permit for
Temporary Storage of Recreational Vehicles at AC
Construction Site Located at 4875 Spring Road. Staff
Recommendation: Receive and file the report.
Mr. Aguilera gave the staff report.
Councilmember Wozniak indicated a permanent dump station
was going to be installed at the site.
The City Clerk indicated that Eloise Brown had submitted
a speaker card but was unable to stay for the discussion
of this item. The letter containing her concerns with
the precedent that will be set by the action on this
item. Ms. Hare indicated that the Council would be
provided copies of the letter.
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Wozniak seconded a motion to receive and file the report. The
motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
J. Consider Developina a Policv for Dedication and Donation
of Memorial Trees. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff
as deemed appropriate.
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to continue
this item to October 19, 1994.
K. Consider Proposition 188, Smoking and Tobacco Products.
Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed
appropriate.
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to continue
this item to October 19, 1994.
L. Consider Proposition 187 - "Illegal Aliens.
Ineligibility for Public Services. Verification and
Reporting. Initiative Statute."
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CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to continue
this item to October 19, 1994.
12. ORDINANCES:
None.
13. CLOSED SESSION:
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Wozniak seconded a motion to adjourn to Closed Session for
discussion of all items listed on the agenda:
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)
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: D. W. Burhoe Construction, Inc.
vs. City of Moorpark
D. 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
E. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
(pursuant to Subdivision (a) Government Code Section
54956.9) Name of Case: Abe Guny vs. City of Moorpark
(Case No. 114052)
F. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
(pursuant to Subdivision (a) Government Code Section
54956.9) Name of Case: Harry K. Lieb vs. City of
Moorpark (Case No. 114052)
The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting a recess was declared. The time
was 11:30 p.m.
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The Council reconvened into Closed Session at 11:35 p.m.
Present in Closed Session were all Councilmembers except
Councilmember Montgomery; Steven Kueny, City Manager; Richard
Hare, Deputy City Manager; Cheryl Kane, City Attorney.
The Council reconvened into Open Session at 12:15 a.m.
Mr. Kueny stated there was no action to report out of Closed
Session and only Items 13.B., 13.E., and 13.F. were discussed.
14. ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Lawrason adjourned the meeting at 12:15 a.m.
Paul W. Lawrason Jr.,
ATTEST:
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