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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1996 0617 CC JNTMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION Moorpark, California June 17, 1996 A Special Joint Meeting of the City Council and the Planning Commission of the City of Moorpark was held on June 17, 1996, in the Council Chambers of said City located at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California. 1. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Lawrason called the City Council to order at 6:15 p.m. Chairman Torres called the Planning Commission to order at 6:15 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Brown, Hunter, Perez, Wozniak, Mayor Lawrason, Commissioners Acosta, Martens, May, Miller, and Chairman Torres Staff Present: Steven Kueny, City Manager; Nelson Miller, Director of Community Development; Deborah Traffenstedt, Senior Planner; Dorothy Vandaveer, Deputy City Clerk 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was deferred until after the tour. 4. PRESENTATION /ACTION /DISCUSSION: A. Tour of the Special Devices, Inc. (SDI) Proposed Project Site The Council, Planning Commission and staff toured the Special Devices, Inc. Proposed project site. They returned to City Hall at 7 :15 p.m. AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING a recess was declared. Council and Commission reconvened at 7 :45 p.m. The following staff were present following the recess: Steven Kueny, City Manager; Richard Hare, Deputy City Manager; Nelson Miller, Director of Community Development; Lillian Hare, City Clerk. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mr. Miller led the Pledge of Allegiance. Minutes of the City Council and Planning Commission Moorpark, California Page 2 June 17, 1996 4. PRESENTATION /ACTION /DISCUSSION: B. Consider Fiscal Year 1996/97 Goals & Objectives. Staff Recommendation: Consider the proposed Goals and Objectives. Mr. Kueny recommended to the Council that the Planning Commission input regarding the Community Development Goals & Objectives would be valuable for the Council. Councilmember Brown indicated that the Council should have a list of broad based goals. Councilmember Perez indicated that the Council needed to know how their Goals & Objectives are being carried out by staff. Mayor Lawrason requested that the Goals & Objectives relate to the budget. Mr. Kueny indicated that most of the projects listed in the Goals & Objectives which require funding are funded in the budget for fiscal 1996/97. Commissioner Torres said he felt there needed to be a goal relative to revitalizing the downtown area which included mixed use zoning. In response to Commissioner Miller, Mr. Kueny responded that the survey for the downtown plan is completed along with some preliminary analysis. He indicated that in approximately two weeks the staff would be receiving information regarding the completion of the downtown plan. Commissioner May said it was important to see rapid completion of the plan as the businesses in the downtown area are leaving. Councilmember Perez stated that a Council Committee will be looking at funding for the downtown and implementation of the downtown plan. Councilmember Perez also said he would be looking for a commitment of staff time and resources to implement neighborhood preservation and to determine the need for additional code enforcement staff. He said the City needs to evaluate alternatives for providing and funding additional code enforcement staff. Minutes of the City Council and Planning Commission Moorpark, California Page 3 June 17, 1996 Commissioner Martens said the Council needs a long term financial model and the Planning Commission would appreciate that being shared with them. Mr. Hare explained the five year financial plan. Commissioner May said it might be expeditious to consider revisions to the General Plan rather than making changes to the circulation element as part of an individual project. Commissioner Miller said the City should give conceptual support to saving the High School auditorium. Councilmember Brown indicated that the old auditorium might be the key to High Street revitalization if it became a draw to bring new people downtown. In response to Commissioner Torres, Mr. Kueny responded that the Council Committee was looking at the subject of an affordable housing project for the Gisler field property. He said he thinks the recommendation will be that the City goes out to bid again. Commissioner Torres suggested looking at manufactured housing as a possible project for that site. Councilmember Brown said that a builder would have to be found who wants to do a manufactured housing project. Commissioner Miller thanked the Council for their support of the Planning Commission and commended both Council and Commission on their congeniality. Jim Stueck, 4767 Elderberry Avenue, spoke representing the Moorpark Chamber of Commerce. He said the Chamber has been working with the business people on High Street. He said the Creamery will soon reopen. He also thanked the City for the advertising of the Farmer's Market on the City message board. He said it was very effective. Commissioner Torres said a bed and breakfast establishment would be nice for High Street. Chris Evans, 4430 Cedarglen Court, addressed the Council. He said he hopes Redevelopment Agency money will be available for the downtown. He suggested that the City define time lines for their goals. He also suggested that a procedural change be made so that the Council did not receive material just prior to the meeting. Minutes of the City Council and Planning Commission Moorpark, California Page 4 June 17, 1996 Roseann Mikos, 14371 E. Cambridge Street, addressed the Council regarding her vision for the City of Moorpark. She said that vision was that Moorpark not grow to a larger city but stay small with its rural characteristics. Commissioner Acosta indicated his belief that a vision is important and that the Council and Commission needs input from the citizens of Moorpark to determine what they want Moorpark to become. He made a plea for the community to send him their vision in writing. Commissioner Martens commented that the vehicle for public input is in place and it is part of the Public Hearing process. Ms. Mikos indicated that many are intimidated by speaking to a public official on the dais. Commissioner May suggested that possibly a vision to a Committee might be appropriate. She said possibly the newspaper could volunteer to print a survey for no charge. Mr. Nelson Miller addressed the Council and indicated that he felt very welcome in the community. He said he will be studying the aggressive goals and procedures for the Community Development department. 5. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember Perez seconded a motion to adjourn. The motion carried by voice vote 5 -0. MOTION: Commissioner Martens moved and Commissioner Acosta seconded a motion to adjourn. The motion carried by voice vote 5 -0. The time was 9:10 p.m. Paul W . taigrason J . , Mayor ATTEST: 1l.,�.... ohn Torres, Chairman