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Moorpark, California March 5, 1997
A Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark was
held on March 5, 1997, 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 6:45 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmembers Evans, Perez, Rodgers Teasley,
Wozniak, and Mayor Hunter.
Staff Present: Steven Kueny, City Manager; Richard Hare,
Deputy City Manager; Cheryl Kane, City
Attorney; Mary Lindley, Director of Community
Services; and Lillian Hare, City Clerk.
3. PRESENTATIONS /ACTION /DISCUSSION:
A. Consider Approval of an Application for SB 821
Bicycle /Pedestrian Funds for FY 1997/98. Staff
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 97 -1286 approving an
application for SB 821 funds for FY 1997/98 for the
construction of pedestrian /bicycle facilities on
Poindexter Avenue.
Mr. Kueny gave the staff report.
MOTION: Councilmember Evans moved and Councilmember Perez
seconded a motion to approve the staff recommendation to adopt
Resolution No. 97 -1286. The motion carried by unanimous voice
vote.
B. Consider Moorpark Mosquito Abatement District Financial
Information and Proposed Joint Meeting. Staff
Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate.
Councilmember Evans went over his memorandum regarding
the Moorpark Mosquito Abatement District transfer
proposal. He said mere are six major goals to his
proposal:
1. Continue the current level of service for MMAD
customers.
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2. Provide sufficient financial reserves to be able to
respond -�o an e:-ergency infestation.
3. Provide an adjustment to either the use, or amount
of assessment taxpayers currently pay.
4. Allow existing MMAD staff to remain employed.
5. Ensure Moorpark's residents receive a benefit in
exchange for the $1,400,000+ investment they have
already made.
6. Maintain control of MMAD at local level
(potentially retaining existing leadership).
Mayor Hunter asked the City Attorney if the reserve fund
would be transferred to the City or to MMAD's customers.
In response, Ms. Kane indicated that the dissolution of
the district would be governed by the Cortese -Knox Local
Government Reorganization Act of 1985. She indicated
that she would need to do some research before responding
further.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Kane said that the use
of the funds depends on the statute.
Mr. Kueny suggested that the Council consider a broader
discussion before scheduling a joint meeting with the
Moorpark Mosquito Abatement District.
Mayor Hunter said he would appreciate more information on
the 91/9 percent split of the reserve funds between the
City and County and what authority over the current
district the City has. He also requested information on
how the funds would be distributed to the City and what
the restrictions on that distribution might be.
Councilmember Teasley suggested that the County might
send a representative for the meeting.
Mr. Kueny saic that staff would compile the appropriate
code sections for the Council and talk to LAFCO, the
auditor- cor_trc_le.r, and possibly County Counsel.
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CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to continue
this :natter to April 2 and to take no action on scheduling a
joint meeting at this time.
4. CLOSED SESSION:
MOTION: Councilmember Perez moved and Councilmember Wozniak
seconded a motion to adjourn to closed session for a
discussion of all items listed:
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to
Subdivision (b) to Section 54956.9 of the Government
Code: (Number of cases to be discussed - 2)
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 - 2)
C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Subdivision (a) of Section 54956.9 of the Government
Code: Ali Z.Boukhari v. The City of Moorpark, Eloise
Brown, Patrick Hunter, Bernardo M. Perez, Paul W.
Lawrason Jr., and John E. Wozniak.
D. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
(Subdivision (a) of Section 54956.9 of the Government
Code): Dillon vs. The City of Moorpark
E. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
(Subdivision (a) of Section 54956.9 of the Government
Code) Moorpark LeClub, et al vs. The City of Moorpark
F. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
(Subdivision (a) of Section 54956.9 of the Government
Code) City of Moorpark vs. Mark McQueen
G. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
(Subdivision (a) of Section 54956.9 of the Government
Code) City of Moorpark vs. Scaroni
The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
Present in closed session were all Council.reembers; Steven
Kueny, City Manager; Richard Hare, Deputy City Manager; Nelscn
Miller, Director of Community Develcpment; and Mary Lindley,
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Community Services Director. The time was 6:15 p.m. Mr.
Kueny left the closed session at 6 :16 p.m.
Ms. Lindley left the closed session at 6:25 p.m.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, Council reconvened into open
session. The time was 6:25 p.m.
MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember Evans
seconded a motion to reject the claim of Timothy
Chapel /Farmers Insurance and to so notify the claimant. The
motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
The Council adjourned to closed session at 6:27 p.m.
Present in closed session were all Councilmembers; Steven
Kueny, City Manager; Richard Hare, Deputy City Manager; Cheryl
Kane, City Attorney; and Nelson Miller, Director of Community
Development. The time was 6:27 p.m.
The Council reconvened into open session at 6 :35 p.m. Mr.
Kueny stated there was no action to report and that only Items
4.A., 4.F., and 4.G. were considered.
5. ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Hunter adjourned the me
ATTEST:
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