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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1997 0409 CC JNTMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL Moorpark, California April 9, 1997 A Special Joint Meeting of the City Council and the Moorpark Unified School District Board of Education was held on April 9, 1997, in the Council Chambers of the City of Moorpark located at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California. 1. CALL TO ORDER: The Moorpark Unified School District Board of Education was called to order by President Baldwin at 7:10 p.m. Present: Board Members Greg Barker, Gary Cabriales, Clint Harper, David Pollock, and President Tom Baldwin. District Staff Present: Thomas Duffy, Superintendent; Frank DePasquale, Assistant Superintendent; and Shary Prosser, Assistant Superintendent. The Moorpark City Council was called to order by Mayor Hunter at 7:11 p.m. Present: Councilmembers Evans, Perez, Rodgers Teasley, Wozniak, and Mayor Hunter. City Staff Present: Steven Kueny, City Manager; Richard Hare, Deputy City Manager; Captain Mike Lewis, Sheriff's Department; and Lillian Hare, City Clerk. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Perez. 3. PUBLIC COMMENT: Lori Rutter, 11611 Pinedale Road, commented on the need for more crossing guards and the increased truck traffic on Walnut Canyon Road. She said the Fairview Homeowners needed help to get the public record for their lawsuit from the County. She also said traffic enforcement is not stringent enough around the schools. She requested that the City and the School District look at bus transportation. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 2 April 9, 1997 Patricia Flanagan, representing Adult Literacy for the County of Ventura, urged the Council and Board to continue support for adult literacy. Lee Allen, 13555 Bear Valley Road, addressed the Council and Board regarding roller hockey at Peach Hill School after hours. He said that kids, teens, and adults participate on Saturday in roller hockey. He said the new action taken to make school property off limits after hours was restricting their ability to play in the parking lot. He requested that less restrictive action be considered. Bruce Thomas, 12494 Beechgrove Court, indicated that the Council and the School Board needed to work together and noted that their last joint meeting was held five years ago. He indicated that the Council needed to work with the School Board in a spirit of cooperation. Gerald Goldstein, 11932 Los Angeles Avenue, addressed the Council and Board regarding working together congenially. 4. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: A. City Finance Presentation Mr. Kueny made a presentation of the City's financial situation. He provided a handout on City finances. B. District Finance Presentation Dr. Duffy made a presentation on the District's financial situation. He handed out a "Cash Flow Status for the Moorpark Unified School District" and a "Schedule of Federal and State Financial Assistance for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 1996." C. Crossing Guards (City Item) Mayor Hunter requested an answer as to where in the District's prioritization is funding for crossing guards. Board Member Pollock answered that the District is collectively interested in safety but has no funding source for crossing guards. He requested that the City and Board consider any efficiency that would allow them as a combined unit to provide crossing guards. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 3 April 9, 1997 Dr. Duffy said that relative to the new elementary school planned for the Casey Road site, he hoped the City and District could plan together for a safe school crossing. In response to Board questions, Mr. Kueny explained that for the five City funded crossing guard locations, the cost is about $35,000 which does not include administration and supervision. In addition, two locations are funded from developer deposits. Councilmember Evans suggested figuring the costs for crossing guards and splitting the responsibility for funding between the District and City. Board Member Barker stated that the District's commitment to getting children to school safely is nearly one -half million dollars. He said that busing is not mandatory but is provided by the District. He said the City and District should look ahead at possibly enhancing service through shared bus service. President Baldwin indicated he was willing to talk to the Board regarding the District's picking up the cost of one crossing guard. He said after their discussion, he would get back to the City. Councilmember Teasley indicated that there isn't an area of the City that hasn't been "hit in the pocket book" by recent state cuts. Councilmember Wozniak suggested an ad hoc committee be formed of two members of the Board of Education and two members of the Council to deal with issues of joint concern. He indicated he would request an agenda item for the next City Council meeting to appoint an ad hoc committee. Captain Lewis stated that he would like the Board and City to consider that all ten crossing guards should be under the same supervision for continuity. He also requested that more formalized training be provided for the crossing guards in order to optimize their effectiveness. 6 Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 4 April 9, 1997 D. Project Pride (District Item): President Baldwin said Project Pride is an area in which the City and the School District have previously worked together. He requested future continuance of City /District joint effort. He also requested that the City pay the $10,000 towards the project which was the City's commitment for this year. He said that the School District is requesting that the City provide funding for a portion of the Project Pride summer program. Specifically, he indicated that the last three weeks of the program is in need of funding. He said the expense for the teacher would be $2,500.00, plus materials, supplies, and fees for production costs. He extended an invitation to a member of the Parks and Recreation staff to attend the next meeting on April 24 at 2:00 p.m. He also requested an ad hoc committee to be formed relative to Project Pride. Councilmember Perez indicated his support for the Project Pride program. Mr. Kueny requested specifics of the Project Pride summer program for funding. He said an outline provided by the end of May would help the Council during their June budget deliberations. Councilmember Evans requested background information and hard numbers relative to those served by the program. E. Circulation /Parking Around Schools (City Item): Mayor Hunter said the City's primary objective would be to participate more in the planning of new facilities. The Council all expressed their concerns regarding the difficulties relative to circulation and parking around most of the City's schools. President Baldwin said he would support letting the City critique the traffic engineer's plans and sharing plans earlier with the City. He said that Moorpark is unique in that more parents drop off children at the school sites than in other cities. He requested City consideration for leniency in allowing parking around the sites of the schools during special events. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 5 April 9, 1997 — Clint Harper indicated that when plans were submitted on an earlier time line, the City would need to turn those plans around expeditiously as there is a very tight funding schedule. F. Braemar /District Development Project (District Item): Board Member Harper indicated that the District very much needed to know the City's views on the project. Mayor Hunter said he viewed the project as positive in that one of the City's goals is to reestablish the High Street corridor. He said increased living space downtown helps contribute to the goal. Mr. Kueny indicated that the project would require a general plan amendment and that secondary access and affordable housing were issues to be discussed. The City Council and the Board of Education discussed setting up an ad hoc committee to review this item and the City and the Board to pick their respective representatives. G. Highway 23 Truck Traffic (City Item): President Baldwin suggested a joint effort regarding the filing of an amicus against M- Maintenance Construction Clean -Up, Inc. (Ventura Conditional Use Permit 4970). Mayor Hunter explained that the City had expressed opposition to the project. He suggested that the Board should also send a representative during their County hearings on the EIR. Board Member Harper requested that the City inform the District if they determine to participate in an amicus brief. H. District Educational and Support Facilities and Opportunities for District /City Cooperation and Joint Use (District Item): Dr. Duffy suggested that Mr. Kueny attend a meeting with the Principal of Moorpark High School and their architect on Monday, April 14, at 8:30 a.m. to discuss property --- adjacent to the park access road and parking concerns. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 6 April 9, 1997 Dr. Duffy asked the City to consider a letter of support for a joint use project with the District for a gymnasium at Chaparral School adjacent to Poindexter Park. He said this project would not require any City dollars to fund but the joint use status would allow state monies to be used. Dr. Duffy indicated that the District would be moving their warehouse facility to a Maureen Lane site. Dr. Duffy indicated there were a number of areas where he felt the District and City could work together. President Baldwin suggested a joint project to create a cul -de -sac at the end of Flory Street adjacent to Los Angeles Avenue. Councilmember Evans suggested that the adult literacy program should be considered for funding and there might be an opportunity for City /District cooperation regarding libraries. 5. FUTURE MEETINGS: The City Council and Board of Education discussed holding at least an annual meeting of the two bodies. They also concurred to place on their separate agendas appointments to joint ad hoc committees. There was discussion that the ad hoc committees should start meeting within one month. The Council requested that an agenda item to allow them to discuss a letter of support for the joint use gym adjacent to Chaparral Middle School and Poindexter Park be placed on their next agenda. 6. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION: Board Member Harper moved and Board Member Pollock seconded a motion to adjourn. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. MOTION: Councilmember Perez moved and Councilmember Evans seconded a motion to adjourn. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. The time was 10:47 p.m. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 7 ril 9, 1997 4 rick Huntftf,' Mayor ATTEST: