HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1996 0904 CC REGMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Moorpark, California September 4, 1996
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark was
held on September 4, 1996, 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 Wozniak led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmembers Brown, Hunter, Perez, Wozniak
and Mayor Lawrason
Staff Present: Steven Kueny, City Manager; Richard Hare,
Deputy City Manager; Ken Gilbert, Director of
Public Works; Nelson Miller, Director of
Community Development; Mary Lindley, Assistant
to the City Manager; Captain Marty Rouse,
Sheriff's Department; Steven Hayes, Economic
Development /Redevelopment Manager; Charles
Abbott, City Engineer; Dirk Lovett, Assistant
City Engineer; Don Reynolds, Administrative
Services Manager; and Dorothy Vandaveer,
Deputy City Clerk
4. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS:
Mayor Lawrason introduced the members of the 1996/97
Ventura County Grand Jury who were present at the
meeting: Diane L. Anderson, Harvey Harper, John Murray,
and Florence B. Young.
A. Recognition of Grand Opening of California Highway Patrol
office, September 19th.
Mayor Lawrason read the proclamation and presented it to
Lieutenant Fritz, Sergeant Dickey, and Officer Cockrill
of the California Highway Patrol.
B. Recognition of Moorpark All Stars Little League Players.
Mayor Lawrason introduced the following members of the
Moorpark All Stars Little League team: Manager, Hector
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Garcia; Coaches Gary Sharpe and Bob Valenzuela; Team
Members David Burckin, Matt Davenport, Aaron Garcia,
Tommy Gunn, Robbi Jaegge, Erik Johnson, Michael Lopez,
Beto Macias, Keith Pabers, Justin Pizzola, Kevin Rossen,
Blake Sharpe, and Brandon Williams.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, the Council took a recess. The
time was 7:35 p.m. The City Council reconvened at 7 :56 p.m.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, the Council took a recess to
convene the Redevelopment Agency. The time was 7 :57 p.m. The
City Council reconvened at 8:00 p.m.
5. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
None.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Alice Rowan, 15750 Los Angeles Avenue, Space #90, spoke
regarding gas meter problems at her home in the Villa del
Arroyo Mobile Home park. She said the meters are old and are
- inaccurate.
Connie Lawrason, 4291 Ambermeadow Street, said she is present
to answer questions relative to Items 10.D. and 10.E.
Christopher Evans, 4430 Cedarglen Court, spoke representing
the Moorpark Rotary Club. He said the Annual Bandana Dance is
scheduled for September 21, from 3:00 - 11:00 p.m. at Tierra
Rejada Ranch. He said tickets are available from any Rotary
Club Member.
Bill Poleri, 6863 Trojan Court, thanked G.I. Rubbish personnel
for helping with the removal of a garage door from an untended
area in the northern part of the City. He also said that the
City should look at the trash that has collected on a lot
located on West Campus Drive.
Gerald Goldstein, 11932 Los Angeles Avenue, spoke regarding
law enforcement issues.
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7. CONSENT CALENDAR:
MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Wozniak
seconded a motion to pull Items 7.C. and 7.D. and to approve
the balance of the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by
5 -0 roll call vote.
Fiscal Year 1995/1996:
Regular Warrants
Fiscal Year 1996/1997:
Manual Warrants
Voided Warrants
Regular Warrants
31468 -31482 $231,924.82
31258 - 31262,
31453 -31467 $110,510.88
31122 & 31246 $ (110.00)
31484- 31489,
31491 -31622 $218,535.86
Staff Recommendation: Approve the Warrant Register.
B. Consider Agproval of Agreements with Advance
Environmental Services and Rollins Environmental for
Reaional Hazardous Waste Collection Services. Staff
Recommendation: Approve agreements with Advance
Environmental Services and Rollins Environmental for
regional hazardous waste collection services, subject to
final language approval by the City Manager and City
Attorney, and authorize the Mayor to sign on behalf of
the City.
E. Consider AnFroval of an Increase to the Project Cost and
a Change to the FY 1996/97 Budget for a Project to Widen
Moorpark Avenue to Facilitate Right Turn Traffic from
Moorpark Avenue to Poindexter Avenue. Staff
Recommendation: 1) Approve the revised project cost and
construction contingency for the subject project as
stated in the staff report; 2) Approve changes to the
appropriations and budget amounts for FY 1996/97 as
follows: a) LTF Fund (203.801.8015.000.9903): from 5,000
to 0 ($5,000 decrease); b) Los Angeles AOC Fund
(211.901.8015.000.9903): from 0 to $31,000 ($31,000
increase)
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The following items were pulled for individual consideration:
C. Consider Facility Use Request From the American Red
Cross. Staff Recommendation: Approve the American Red
Cross' request to use a City facility for its monthly
meetings and for three training sessions and waive the
facility rental fees for the remainder of FY 1996/97 as
outlined in the staff report, provided the City does not
incur any additional expense.
Mary Lindley gave the staff report.
MOTION: Councilmember Hunter moved and Councilmember Wozniak
seconded a motion to approve the American Red Cross' request
to use a City facility for its monthly meetings and for three
training sessions and waive the facility rental fees for the
remainder of FY 1996/97 as outlined in the staff report dated
August 14, 1996; the City not to incur any additional expense.
The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
D. Consider G. I. Rubbish's Request to Transfer Solid Waste
Franchise Agreement. Staff Recommendation: Approve G. I.
Rubbish's request to transfer its Solid Waste Franchise
Agreement to USA Waste pending the following conditions:
1) The bankruptcy Judge approves G.I.'s Bankruptcy Plan;
2) G.I. Rubbish deposits a franchise transfer fee in the
amount of $80,000 with the City five days following the
Bankruptcy Judge's approval of the sale of G.I. to USA
Waste, pursuant to the conditions and documentation
identified in the staff report; 3) G.I. Rubbish approves
and signs an amendment to the Solid Waste Franchise
Agreement amending the term as stated in the staff
report; and 4) G.I. and USA Waste approve and sign a
franchise transfer document that records the transfer.
Mary Lindley gave the staff report.
MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Hunter
seconded a motion to approve G.I. Rubbish's request to
transfer its Solid Waste Franchise Agreement to USA Waste
pending the following conditions: 1) The bankruptcy Judge
approves G.I.'s Bankruptcy Plan; 2) G.I. Rubbish deposits a
franchise transfer fee in the amount of $80,000 with the City
five days following the Bankruptcy Judge's approval of the
sale of G.I. to USA Waste, pursuant to the conditions and
documentation identified in the staff report dated August 21,
1996; 3) G.I. Rubbish approves and signs an amendment to the
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Solid Waste Franchise Agreement amending the term as stated in
the staff report dated August 21, 1996; and 4) G.I. and USA
Waste approve and sign a franchise transfer document that
records the transfer. The motion carried by unanimous voice
vote.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None.
9. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
Mayor Lawrason announced that the newly opened Moorpark office
of the California Highway Patrol, located at 216 Moorpark
Avenue, Suite 100 will be celebrating its Grand Opening on
September 19th from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Mayor Lawrason also announced that the Fourth Annual Town Hall
Meeting will be held at the Community Center on September 21,
1996 at 9:00 a.m.
Councilmember Brown requested that a future agenda item be
— added to the calendar which relates to the discussion of the
City Council honorarium for the Redevelopment Agency meetings.
Councilmember Hunter stated that he wants a future agenda item
to discuss the extension of the newly erected Tierra Rejada
Park fence.
10. PRESENTATIONS /ACTION /DISCUSSION:
A. Consider Appropriate Street Section for Existing Unidos
Avenue. Staff Recommendation: 1) Direct staff to
investigate the possibility of constructing a residential
unit and the related costs; 2) Existing Unidos Avenue
will be built out as a Minor Commercial Road (Plate 3D),
with a knuckle terminus at the east end built to City and
Fire Protection District standards; 3) the appropriate
street section for future east -west roadways between
Goldman Avenue southerly of Los Angeles Avenue and
Moorpark Avenue will be determined after review of
traffic studies prepared for development projects; 4)
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Engineering staff shall study and determine modified
knuckle design and modifications to street section after
a decision regarding possible construction of a
residential unit. (CONTINUED ITEM)
Mr. Miller gave the staff report.
MOTION: Councilmember Hunter moved and Councilmember Brown
seconded a motion to direct staff that 1) existing Unidos
Avenue shall be constructed to a design consistent with Plate
B -5C cul -de -sac modified with a 32' curb -to -curb dimension
within a 48' right -of -way; 8 foot right -of -way on the north
and south sides with parking on one side; 2) to get cost
estimate on design of the knuckle and to return with the cost
estimate at one of the next two City Council meetings. The
motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
B. Consider FY 1996/97 Goals and Objectives. Staff
Recommendation: Approve the Goals and Objectives for FY
1996/97. (CONTINUED ITEM)
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to consider
-- this item as the last Presentations /Action /Discussion item.
C. Consider Refund Request from Anna Bell Sessler and Luis
Martinez. Appellants for Appeal 96 -3. Relating to
Determination of Pawnshops as an Eauivalent Use. Staff
Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate.
Mr. Miller gave the staff report.
Anna Bell Sessler, 6061 Gabbert Road, spoke requesting a
refund of the appeal fee.
MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Wozniak
seconded a motion to direct staff to refund the entire fee to
the appellants for appeal 96 -3, relating to a determination of
pawnshops as an equivalent use. The motion carried by
unanimous roll call vote.
D. Consider Request for Waiver of Fees for Facility Use for
Woman's Fortnightly Sponsored Candidates' Forum on
October 8, 1996. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as
deemed appropriate.
Mr. Kueny gave the staff report.
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Jim Stueck, 4767 Elderberry Avenue, spoke as President of
the Chamber of Commerce. He requested that the Council
extend their consideration of this item until the Chamber
Board of Directors could take formal action to also
request use of the facility for a Chamber of Commerce
Sponsored Candidates' Forum.
Connie Lawrason, 4291 Ambermeadow Street, spoke on behalf
of the Women's Fortnightly Club and asked that their
request be approved.
MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Perez
seconded a motion to approve the request for waiver of fees
for use of the Community Center Apricot Room for a Women's
Fortnightly Sponsored Candidates' Forum on October 8, 1996;
the City to fund the cablecast of the forum for a two hour
time period from 7 :00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The motion carried by
unanimous voice vote.
E. Consider Request for Waiver of Fees for Use of Community
Center, Apricot Room. for "Catch a Star Program" to be
Held November 24 from 3 :00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Staff
Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate.
Mr. Kueny gave the staff report.
MOTION: Mayor Lawrason moved and Councilmember Perez seconded
a motion to approve the request for a waiver of fees for the
use of the Citrus Room in the Community Center for the Catch
A Star Program on November 24 from 3:00 p.m. until 7 :00 p.m.;
with a waiver granted for all but "out of pocket" expenses.
The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
F.
the Widenina of Peach Hill Road East of Sprina Road.
Staff Recommendation: Approve Option #2 in the staff
report to conduct an intersection capacity study and
prepare a number of design alternatives for the addition
of a left turn on the east leg of the intersection.
Mr. Gilbert gave the staff report.
MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Perez
seconded a motion to 1) appoint Councilmember Perez to work
with the property owners on each side of Peach Hill Road to
ascertain its availability for potential widening of the
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street; and 2) approve the preparation of the conceptual
design study and the intersection capacity study. The motion
carried by voice vote 4 -1, Mayor Lawrason dissenting.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, the Council took a recess. The
time was 9:15 p.m. The Council reconvened at 9:35 p.m.
B. Consider FY 1996/97 Goals and Objectives. Staff
Recommendation: Approve the Goals and Objectives for FY
1996/97. (CONTINUED ITEM)
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to modify the
FY 1996/97 Goals and Objectives as follows:
ITEM 6. under first Departmental Goal, Letter A in the
staff report.
To change from:
"6. Create a Neighborhood Watch Council comprised of a
leader of each active Neighborhood Watch group.
(PS)"
To read:
6. Create a Neighborhood Watch Advisory Board
comprised of a leader of each active Neighborhood
Watch group. (PS)"
ITEMS 6. and 7. under second Departmental Goal, Letter B
in the staff report.
To change from:
"6. Prepare placement of landscaping and downtown
identification sign at southwest corner of High
Street and Spring Road. (AS)"
To read:
"6. Prepare placement of landscaping and downtown
identification sign at southwest corner of High
street and Spring Road and install High Street
directional signs. ;AS)"
To change from:
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"7. As part of the Downtown Specific Plan, develop plan
for use of vacant property west of south Metrolink
parking lot.(AS)"
To read:
"7. As part of the Downtown Specific Plan, develop plan
for use of all Moorpark Redevelopment Agency owned
property in the downtown. (AS)"
ITEMS 6. and 8. under third Departmental Goal, Letter C
in the staff report.
To change from:
"6. Determine feasibility of proposing legislation to
allow cities and counties more discretion in
establishing speed limits which are enforceable by
Radar. (PW)"
To read:
-- 6. Propose legislation to allow cities and counties
more discretion in establishing speed limits which
are enforceable by Radar. (PW)"
To change from:
8. Work with Caltrans to install a traffic signal
interconnect system to provide improved signal
coordination and traffic flow on new Los Angeles
Avenue and Los Angeles Avenue. (PW)"
To read:
8. Work with Caltrans to install a traffic signal
interconnect system and permissive /restrictive
left -turns at certain intersections to provide
improved signal coordination and traffic flow on
New Los Angeles Avenue and Los Angeles Avenue.
(PW)„
Items 4. and 5. under fourth Department Goal, Letter D in
the staff report:
To change from:
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114. Develop program with HDL to monitor and analyze
assessed valuation for the City. (MRA)"
To read:
"4. Develop program to monitor and analyze assessed
valuation for the City. (MRA)"
To change from:
S. When feasible, assist private property owners of
industrial zoned property to get their property
readied for development to better City /Agency
response to development proposals requiring quick
turn - around. (MRA)"
To read:
5. When feasible, assist private property owners of
commercial and industrial zoned property to get
their property readied for development to better
City /Agency response to development proposals
— requiring quick turn - around. (MRA)"
Item 3. under the fifth Department Goal, Letter E in the
staff report:
To change from:
"3. Develop a Youth Master Plan. (CS)"
To read:
"3. Develop a Youth Master Plan including City's role
relative to other City based and regional agencies.
(CS)"
Items 1., 11., 12., 13., 14., 15., 19., 24., 27. and 28.
under the sixth Department Goal, Letter F. in the staff
report:
To delete items as follows:
"l. Coordinate, with the various departments, the
development and tracking of service level
�, measurements. (CM)
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11. Implement the new chart of accounts and train staff
and department heads to access the AS400. (AS)
12. Present Compensation and Classification Study
report to City Council and implement findings
pursuant to City Council direction. (AS)
13. Complete 5 year computer plan including
standardization of software. (AS)
14. Install local area network with file transfer,
database sharing, program sharing and E -mail
capability for 90 percent of all personal computers
(PC's), including the AS400, Optical Disk System
and City Clerk's Indexing. (Remote locations and
incompatible PC's would not be linked.) (AS)
15. Implement Centralized Purchasing, update draft
manual, control the bid list, training staff on the
automated P. 0. System. (AS)
19. Evaluate action minutes. (CC)
24. Retain an Engineering firm to prepare a feasibility
study pertaining to the use of groundwater
extracted from the wells at Arroyo Vista Community
park for irrigation of parks, medians and parkways
throughout the City. (PW)
27. Develop means for more accurate and timely
accounting of charges to development projects.
(CD) "
To change from:
"28. Improve the standard development project conditions
of approval used for each type of entitlement.
(CD) "
To read:
"19. Prepare standard development project conditions of
approval used for each type of entitlement. (CD)"
Items 2., 5., 7., 10., 11., 14., 15., 16., 18., 19., 21.,
22., 25., 27., and 29. under the seventh Department Goal,
Letter G. in the staff report:
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To delete Items as follows:
2. Draft the City's SRRE Update Plan and submit the
City's 1995 waste diversion rate to the California
Integrated Waste Management Board. (Report due
8/1996. Continue this item to 96/97.) (CM)
S. Develop additional housing programs including
consideration of 203b, and mortgage credit
certificates. (MRA & CD)
7. Evaluate establishment of a Citizens on Patrol
Program. (PS)
10. Coordinate design and construction of Entry
Statements at major City entrances. (PW)
11. Monitor efforts by Caltrans and others for the
construction of the new Caltrans Maintenance Yard
on Fitch Avenue. (PW)
14. Proceed with the installation of landscaping in the
-- Tierra Rejada Road median east of Spring road. (PW)
15. Consider options for the installation of
landscaping and /or- the modification of existing
block walls on the west side of Tierra Rejada Road
south of Los Angeles Avenue. (PW)
16. Coordinate the design and construction of a number
of parkway landscaping projects funding by AD84 -2.
(PW)
18. Monitor proposed Ventura County development
projects, including work on proposed Happy Camp
Regional Park golf course development plans,
Transit Mixed Concrete, Eco Park. (CD)
19. Coordinate review of circulation and land use
issues in northern area of City and City's Area of
Interest. (CD)
21. Coordinate City's review of proposed Geological and
Geotechnical Standards Guidelines to be prepared by
City's consultant. (CD)
25. Continue to process Specific Plans as they are
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filed including Specific Plan Nos. 1, 2, 8 & 9 (CD)
27. City Council Community Development Committee and
staff to discuss land use alternatives with
property owners south of Los Angeles Avenue and
report to City Council. (CD)
29. Coordinate City's review of proposed changes to
County's Guidelines for Orderly Development. (CD)"
To change from:
"22. Administer contract to complete Noise Element
revisions required by update to Land Use and
Circulation Elements and adopt by December 1996.
(CD) "
To read:
"11. Administer contract to complete Noise Element
revisions required by update to Land Use and
Circulation Elements and adopt by June 1997. (CD)"
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to direct
staff to make the changes as provided above and to bring back
the revised document to the full Council as a Consent Calendar
item at its regular City Council meeting of September 18,
1996.
11. ORDINANCES:
None.
12. CLOSED SESSION:
MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Perez
seconded a motion to adjourn to Closed Session under Item
12.C. and 12.D. as listed on the agenda:
C. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Property: Portion of 506- 010 -045
Negotiating Parties: City of Moorpark and Southern
California Edison
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
D. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (pursuant to
Government Code Section 54957)
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Title: City Manager, Deputy City Manager, Director of
Community Development, Public Works Director, City Clerk.
Chief of Police, City Engineer, and City Attorney
The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, a recess was declared. The time
was 10:46 p.m.
The Council reconvened into Closed Session at 10:50 p.m.
Present in Closed Session were all Councilmembers; Steven
Kueny, City Manager; Richard Hare, Deputy City Manager; and
Ken Gilbert, Director of Public Works.
The Council reconvened into Open Session at 10:59 p.m.
Mr. Kueny stated there was no action to report and only item
12.C. was discussed.
13. ADJOURNMENT:
-- Mayor Lawrason adjourned the meeting to September 11, 1996 at
7 :00 p.m.
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Paul W. Lawrason Jr /1', Mayor
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