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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1996 1211 CC ADJMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL Moorpark, California December 11, 1996 An Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark was held on December 11, 1996, in the Council Chambers of said City located at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California. 1. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Hunter called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilmember Wozniak led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Evans, Perez, Rodgers Teasley, Wozniak and Mayor Hunter. Staff Present: Richard Hare, Deputy City Manager; Ken Gilbert, Director of Public Works; Captain Mike Lewis, Sheriff's Department; Dirk Lovett, Assistant City Engineer; Nelson Miller, Director of Community Development; John Whitman, Traffic Engineer; Lillian Hare, City Clerk 10. PRESENTATIONS /ACTION /DISCUSSION: J. Consider Day Laborer Ad Hoc Committee's Recommendations. Staff Recommendation: Approve the recommendation to develop and distribute a flyer that summarizes the City's Solicitation Ordinance and continue to encourage the property owner to take steps available to him to manage the behavior of the day laborers who gather on his property. Ms. Lindley gave the staff report. Councilmember Wozniak stated that relative to the Solicitation Ordinance, the property owner was not interested in setting aside a specific site for the day laborers to gather on his property which would allow the ordinance to be enforced against those not staying in the specific area. In response to Council question, Ms. Lindley indicated that the owner was trying to put signs together to be placed on the property. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 2 December 11, 1996 In response to Council question, Capt. Lewis said the police have informed the day laborers, that persons in cars cannot stop and they cannot solicit on the street. He said without a solicitation area being designated on the property at Tipsy Fox, there is nothing for the Sheriff's Department to do except issue citations to the drivers. In response to Councilmember Evans, Ms. Lindley indicated there is no recourse against the property owner because there is no violation on his part. In response to Councilmember Evans, Ms. Lindley said the Employment Development Department (EDD) is not able to put an office in Moorpark. Councilmember Rodgers Teasley states she believed this is the beginning and not the end of the need to find a solution. Councilmember Evans volunteered to continue to work on the problem with the committee. Councilmember Wozniak suggested a meeting with the business owners in the area with the Tipsy Fox owner present. He said the City needs to go into the meeting knowing that we don't have a solution to the problem. He said he would like to know what the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) has done in similar instances. Mayor Hunter stated his belief that the Council needs to define the goal and the problem for the Ad Hoc Committee. Councilmember Rodgers Teasley said solutions were recommended by people at the public forum. She said the problem was defined as not wanting people to stand on the corner. Councilmember Wozniak said not only is there solicitation for work from the site, but the congregation also exists for social purposes. MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved and Councilmember Wozniak seconded a motion to appoint Councilmember Evans to serve with Councilmember Perez on the Ad Hoc Committee with a preliminary charge for the Committee to work with the property owners and the businesses adjacent to the Tipsy Fox. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 3 December 11, 1996 CONSENSUS: By consensus the Council determined to define the problem as the congregation of individuals on the southwest corner of Spring Road and High Street where the Tipsy Fox is located. Conditional Use Permit Nos. 4915 and 4933. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate. Mr. Miller gave the staff report. He reported that Thousand Oaks had appointed one member and an alternate to make a presentation of their position on this item to the Board of Supervisors. He suggested that the Council form an Ad Hoc Committee to coordinate and meet with the City of Thousand Oaks and other public agencies. Mayor Hunter indicated he believed that a personal appearance should be made at the Board of Supervisors meeting when this item is discussed. Mr. Miller indicated the Mr. Joe Ahearn had offered to work with the Ad Hoc Committee. MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved and Councilmember Evans seconded a motion to appoint Mayor Hunter and Councilmember Rodgers Teasley to the Ad Hoc Committee. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. O. Consider Engineering Study Evaluating Alternative Methods to Add a Left Turn Lane to the East Levi of the Intersection of Peach Hill Road and Sprinq Road. Staff Recommendation: 1) Approve a project to add the left turn lane using Design Alternate J1; 2) Direct staff to proceed with the project design; 3) Reconfirm the Appointment of Councilmember Perez to assist staff in working with the adjacent property owners on the project design and the acquisition of required additional street right -of -way. Mr. Gilbert gave the staff repot. Councilmember Evans requested that staff consult with the Presbyterian Church prior to moving forward with the conceptual design. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 4 December 11, 1996 MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember Perez seconded a motion to approve a project to add the left turn lane, using design alternative #1; to direct staff to proceed with the project design, including conceptual design development discussions with the property owners; reconfirm the appointment of Councilmember Perez to assist staff in working with the adjacent property owners on the project design and the acquisition of required additional street right -of -way. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 11. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember Evans seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. The time was 8:55 p.m. ATTEST: • (M Z%