HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1997 0716 CC REGMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Moorpark, California July 16, 1997
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark was
held on July 16, 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 7 :14 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mary Lindley.
3. ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmembers Evans, Perez, Rodgers Teasley,
Wozniak and Mayor Hunter.
Staff Present: Steven Kueny, City Manager; Richard Hare, Deputy
City Manager; Captain Mike Lewis, Sheriff's
Department; Mary Lindley, Director of Community
Services; Nelson Miller, Director of Community
Development; Dirk Lovett, Assistant City
Engineer; Lillian Hare, City Clerk; Susan Meyer,
Records Clerk
4. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS:
A. Ventura County Fair Board Poster Presentation.
Mr. Schwabauer presented the Ventura County Fair poster.
B. City Manager's Monthly Report.
CONSENSUS: By consensus the Council determined to continue
this item to August 20, 1997.
A surprise presentation of a plaque in recognition of her
service to the Disaster Assistance Response Team was presented
by Dan Albert to Mary Lindley.
5. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
Therg* were none.
AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING the Council recessed to convene the
Redevelopment Agency. The time was 7:20 p.m. The Council reconvened
at 7 :25 p.m.
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6. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Eloise Brown, 13193 Annette Street, provided the Council
with a verbal report on the last meeting of the Moorpark
Mosquito Abatement District. She also indicated her
support for the La Playita alcohol beverage permit. She
also stated that the outdoor carnival in front of the
Mission Bell shopping center is "tacky ".
Gerald Goldstein, 11932 E. Los Angeles Avenue, addressed
the Council complaining about the City's Code Enforcement
program and Code Enforcement Officer. Mr. Goldstein was
requested to end his comments as he continued to make
inappropriate statements regarding the Code Enforcement
Officer.
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
Mayor Hunter made several city announcements.
Councilmember Evans requested an Action /Discussion item on
the Moorpark Mosquito Abatement District dissolution and
plan of action.
Mayor Hunter requested an item relative to a waiver of fees
for the Kiwanis softball event. He requested that this be
scheduled on the August 20 meeting.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Consider First Reading and Adoption of Ordinance Creating
a Community Facilities District for the Purpose of Selling
Bonds to Fund the Carlsberg Business Park Public
Improvements. Staff Recommendation: Approve first reading
of Ordinance 235, along with five associated resolutions
authorizing the formation of a Community Facilities
District; and adjourn the meeting to July 23, 1997 for
second reading and final approval of the ordinance.
(CONTINUED FROM 7/2/97)
Mr. Hare introduced Paul Timing, Marshall Linn, and Alan
Kapanikas who all worked on the Community Facilities
— District.
Mr. Timing gave a brief staff report.
Mayor Hunter opened the public hearing.
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Ron Tankersley, 2 N. Lake Avenue, Pasadena, addressed the
Council as a representative of Carlsberg. He indicated he
was present to answer any questions and thank the Council
for moving forward with the Community Facilities District.
As there were no speakers for this item, Mayor Hunter
closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Councilmember Perez moved and Councilmember Evans
seconded a motion to adopt Resolution 97 -1347. The motion
carried by unanimous voice vote.
MOTION: Councilmember Perez moved and Councilmember Evans
seconded a motion to adopt Resolution 97 -1348. The motion
carried by unanimous voice vote.
MOTION: Councilmember Perez moved and Councilmember Evans
seconded a motion to adopt Resolution 97 -1349. The motion
carried by unanimous voice vote.
MOTION: Councilmember Perez moved and Councilmember Evans
seconded a motion to adopt Resolution 97 -1350. The motion
carried by unanimous voice vote.
The City Clerk opened the ballots and declared the results
to be 208 cast, 208 yes, 0 no votes.
Ms. Hare read the Ordinance title.
MOTION: Councilmember Evans moved and Councilmember Teasley
seconded a motion to read the Ordinance title only and waive
further reading. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
MOTION: Councilmember Evans moved and Councilmember Teasley
seconded a motion to declare Ordinance 235 introduced for first
reading. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
MOTION: Councilmember Perez moved and Councilmember Evans
seconded a motion to approve Resolution 97 -1351. The motion
carried by unanimous voice vote.
MOTION: Councilmember Perez moved and Councilmember Teasley
seconded a motion to continue this item to an adjourned meeting
to be held on July 23. The motion carried by unanimous voice
vote.
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B. Consider an Ordinance to be Submitted to the Voters
Approving a Special Wax tor Parks Maintenance and Consider
Adoption of Resolution 97 -1352 Calling and Giving Notice
of the Holding of a Special Municipal Election on November
4, 1997 for Submission of a Question to the Electors of the
City to Approve the Ordinance and Resolution 97 -1353
Setting Priorities for Filing a Written Argument and
Directing the City Attorney to Prepare an Impartial
Analysis and Resolution 97 -1354 Providing for the Filing of
Rebuttal Arguments. Staff Recommendation: Open the public
hearing and take testimony; close the public hearing;
approve the language of the proposed ordinance; adopt
necessary resolutions for calling and giving notice of a
special election and related matters.
Mr. Hare gave the staff report.
Mayor Hunter opened the public hearing.
Eloise Brown, 13193 Annette Street, addressed the Council
indicating she was not in favor of Parks Maintenance
assessments. She indicated she will campaign against the
assessment.
Joe Piechowski, 12413 Willowhill Drive, spoke in opposition
to a Special Election to levy a parcel tax assessment for
parks maintenance.
Councilmember Evans stated his opinion that an election was
the appropriate response to the passage of Proposition of
218. He said the citizens wanted and would have approval
of any assessment. He also said that it was important for
the real cost of the parks maintenance to be known. He
said he supported going forward with the special election.
Councilmember Perez indicated his support of the election.
Mayor Hunter closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Councilmember Evans moved and Councilmember Perez
seconded a motion to adopt Resolution 97 -1352. The motion
carried by unanimous voice vote.
MOTION: Councilmember Evans moved and Councilmember Perez
seconded a motion to adopt Resolution 97 -1353. The motion
carried by unanimous voice vote.
MOTION: Councilmember Evans moved and Councilmember Perez
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seconded a motion to adopt Resolution 97 -1354. The motion
carried by unanimous voice vote.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Hare indicated the period
of direct arguments to be July 29 through August 8.
In response to Mr. Kueny, Mayor Hunter suggested that an Ad
Hoc Committee be appointed to write the direct argument.
MOTION: Mayor Hunter nominated and Councilmember Perez
seconded a nomination of Mayor Hunter and Councilmember Perez to
the Ad Hoc Proposition 218 Election Direct Argument Drafting
Committee. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
CONSENSUS: By consensus the Council determined to direct
that consideration of the drafting of a rebuttal argument be
placed on the July 23 agenda.
9. PRESENTATIONS /ACTION /DISCUSSION:
A. Ventura County Leadership Academy Program Presentation
Sponsored by the United Way.
Laura Espinoza addressed the Council for the Ventura County
Leadership Academy. She said the academy was founded in
1994 with the goal of creating an opportunity to develop a
diverse group of leaders who will work to enhance the
quality of life throughout Ventura County. She urged the
Council support of the academy and indicated that the cost
is $750.
B. Consider Appointments to the Moorpark Teen Council.
(Continued from 7/2/97)
Mayor Hunter indicated that two of the applications for the
Teen Council were received after the deadline. He said
that in the past, the Council has always adhered to the
deadline in making appointments and therefore should do so
in this case as well.
Councilmember Evans indicated he would abstain from the
vote and excused himself from the dais. The time was
—"8:25 p.m.
MOTION: Mayor Hunter nominated and Councilmember Wozniak
seconded the nomination of Kenny Bobertz to the Teen Council.
The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0, Councilmember Evans absent
for the vote.
MOTION: Mayor Hunter nominated and Councilmember Wozniak
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seconded the nomination of Jamie Evans to the Teen Council. The
motion carried by voice vote 4 -0, Councilmember Evans absent for
the vote.
MOTION: Mayor Hunter nominated and Councilmember Wozniak
seconded the nomination of John Sherwood to the Teen Council.
The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0, Councilmember Evans absent
for the vote.
MOTION: Mayor Hunter nominated and Councilmember Wozniak
seconded the nomination of Ginny Hankins to the Teen Council.
The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0, Councilmember Evans absent
for the vote.
MOTION: Mayor Hunter nominated and Councilmember Wozniak
seconded the nomination of Emily Jacalone to the Teen Council.
The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0, Councilmember Evans absent
for the vote.
MOTION: Mayor Hunter nominated and Councilmember Perez
seconded the nomination of Marie Zeigler to the Teen Council.
The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0, Councilmember Evans absent
for the vote.
MOTION: Mayor Hunter nominated and Councilmember Wozniak
seconded the nomination of Ashley Schoonover to the Teen
Council. The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0, Councilmember
Evans absent for the vote.
AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING Councilmember Evans returned to the
dais. The time was 8:35 p.m.
C. Downtown Specific Plan Citizen's Advisory Committee Report.
Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate.
Councilmember Evans returned to the dais.
John Newton, Chairman of the Downtown Specific Plan
Citizen's Advisory Committee, gave a verbal report on the
final recommendations from the committee. He explained
that the full committee met seven times and that an
architectural aesthetics sub - committee met an additional
—'four times between the full committee meetings. He said
that members of the sub- committee conducted a field trip to
visit areas reportedly successful in implementing an "old
town" plan. He said another sub - committee met with the
City's Economic Development Manager to discuss the Moorpark
Redevelopment Agency, it's function and it's financial
condition. He said the committee has identified in Exhibit
C of their report to the City Council eighteen
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recommendations as follows:
Tipsy Fox - East Gateway: requires a firm commitment
from the City to alleviate the day laborer problem.
He indicated that the committee felt this was
imperative.
Implementation Plan: Add eastern properties to the
plan boundary and activate the Downtown Specific Plan
Citizen's Committee again to review and recommend, and
a design review committee to be formed to function in
the pre - application stages of project proposals as an
advisory body to the Director, Planning Commission and
City Council.
Financing Plan: Gisler Field monies to be designated
for housing projects and downtown specific plan area;
significant tax increment money to be designated to
the downtown specific plan area; the Citizen's
Committee to be reactivated to review and recommend.
Approval Authority: Revise Resolution 95 -1135 as noted
in the report from the committee to the Council so
that once the City Council has adopted the specific
plan, the Director and Planning Commission can
implement with the design review committee advisory
input. City Council to approve any amendments to the
specific plan with the appeals process available to
anyone.
Fees: A fifty percent reduction in deposit fees and a
commitment to process within deposit fees, for
downtown specific plan area.
Commercial - Old Town Uses List: Redo with the
approval level proposed by the committee.
Police Resource Center: Relocate to downtown High
Street as soon as possible.
Medians: No medians on High Street but medians for
Moorpark Avenue as proposed in the report.
R2 Zone: Recommend for Flory Avenue for First, Second
and Third Streets no RPD zoning.
Filming: Significantly increase fees and designate
money to downtown specific plan area less staff costs.
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Plastic Sign: Recommend no internally illuminated
"cans" in downtown specific plan area but logos okay.
Delete Magnolia Street Promenade: Should not be all
senior rental. Recommend food court, retail, office,
with vehicular access to Charles Street.
Landscape Percentage: Twenty percent for specific plan
area except High Street and any allowed zero lot line
projects.
Star of the Valley: Adopt sub - committee
recommendations for marketing /logo in the specific
plan area.
Overcrossing: Recommend additional and enhanced
pedestrian at grade crossing; recommend abandoning
pursuit of pedestrian over - crossings due to high cost
and design difficulty.
Density North of Charles Street: Reinforce single
family residence uses; promote and facilitate upgrades
and stabilize the area. Recommend no change of zone
with adoption of the specific plan but provide policy
direction that a specific plan amendment will be
considered for projects consolidating parcels which
include a concurrently processed specific project.
Moorpark Avenue Zoning: Retain Cl zone for east side
and retain CPD zoning on west side.
Civic Center Site: Remove playground equipment and
designate the property generally located north west of
Moorpark Avenue and Everett Street to Wicks Road as
Civic Center expansion area.
Mr. Newton referenced a letter prepared by Joseph Ahearn
regarding and analysis of intensified residential densities
within the downtown specific plan area and discussed other
aspects of the report from the Citizen's Advisory
Committee.
Lori Rutter addressed the Council as one of the committee
members. She said issues of particular concern to her are
truck traffic on State Route 23, safety on High Street and
vacancies on High Street. She encouraged the Council to
increase the boardwalk on High Street to install bike racks
and make it more pedestrian and bicycle friendly. She also
suggested developing the feed depot into a public area with
art displays, a public fountain, and chess tables along the
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streetscape.
Joe Ahearn addressed the Council as a member of the
committee. He thanked the Council for the opportunity to
serve on the committee.
Natalie Rindge addressed the Council as member of the
committee. She thanked the Council for the opportunity to
serve on the committee and said she believed the committee
had come up with some very viable recommendations.
Mayor Hunter and the members of the Council thanked the
committee for their comments and indicated that they would
be provided to the Planning Commission.
AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING a recess was declared. The time was
9:10 p.m. The Council reconvened at 9:30 p.m.
D. Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 97 -1355, Amending the
FY 1997/98 Budget to Appropriate Funds for MUSD /Project
Pride Summer Arts Program. Staff Recommendation: The City
Council's City /MUSD Joint Program and Facility Use Ad Hoc
Committee representatives and staff recommend that the
MUSD /Project Pride summer arts program. (ROLL CALL VOTE
REQUIRED)
Ms. Lindley gave the staff report. She clarified that the
total cost of the program was not yet "firm" but that she
was comfortable with the amount of the City's contribution.
Mayor Hunter indicated his preference for continuing the
practice of a memorandum of understanding when monies are
being contributed from the City to the School District.
MOTION: Councilmember Perez moved and Councilmember Teasley
seconded a motion to approve Resolution 97 -1355 appropriating
$3,000 from the General Fund Reserve for the MUSD /Project Pride
summer arts program; to include in the agreement a recital that
this contribution is a one time contribution by the city; the
one time contribution to be also indicated in the letter of
transmittal to the School District. The motion carried by
unanimous roll call vote.
E. — Consider Resolution No. 97 -1356 In Support of and
Appointment of City Representative to the Regional Defense
Partnership - 21st Century (RDP -21). Staff Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 97 -1356 and consider appointment of
City's representative to the RDP -21.
Mr. Kueny deferred the staff report.
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MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember Evans
seconded a motion to adopt Resolution 97 -1356 in support of the
Regional Defense Partnership - 211t Century. The motion carried
by unanimous voice vote.
NOMINATION: Mayor Hunter nominated and Councilmember Evans
seconded the nomination of Mayor Hunter and any other City
Councilmember as an alternate to the Regional Defense
Partnership - 21't Century. The motion carried by unanimous
voice vote.
F. Consider Comments on Draft Environmental Impact Report
(EIR) for Grimes Rock, Incorporated, Sand and Gravel Mine,
Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 4874. Staff
Recommendation: Direct staff to prepare a letter to the
County and include the comments discussed in the staff
report.
Mr. Miller gave the staff report.
_ Gene Hosford, 500 E. Esplanade Drive, Oxnard, addressed the
Council representing Grimes Rock. He said the they
generally agree with the staff report but not with the
City's opposition to the project. He discussed truck trips
and materials brought in from other areas.
Melvin Hoffman, 7996 Grimes Canyon Road, addressed the
Council and stated his opposition to any more traffic on
Grimes Canyon Road.
Diana Mabry, 6485 Grimes Canyon Road, addressed the Council
and urged the Council not to allow an increase of traffic
on Grimes Canyon Road.
Councilmember Wozniak indicated his support for a letter to
the County in opposition to the project and stating that
there are unmitigatable impacts on City residents relative
to the project.
The Mayor indicated he did not believe the County could
make a finding of overriding consideration because of the
impacts.
Councilmembers Teasley and Evans indicated their agreement.
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MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember Evans
seconded a motion to direct a letter be prepared for the Mayor's
signature outlining the concerns staff presented in the staff
report dated July 8, 1997 and including the comments made by the
Council this evening. The motion carried by unanimous voice
vote.
G. Consider Revisions to Vesting Tentative Map 5004 (Special
Devices, Inc.) . Staff Recommendation: 1) Approve the
proposed revisions to Vesting Tentative Map 5004 as they
relate to lot boundary and elevation changes; 2) Authorize
City Engineering to release approved plans to the developer
upon payment of outstanding plan check fees /deposits
discussed in the staff report.
Mr. Lovett gave the staff report.
Ed Ball, 31717 La Tienda Drive, Westlake Village addressed
the Council representing the applicant. He said what SDI
is proposing is better than what was originally approved.
In response to Councilmember Evans he said that SDI is
making progress on outstanding fees. He said they wanted
to work with staff to resolve fees.
CONSENSUS: By consensus the Council determined to request
that a status report regarding the status of outstanding fees be
provided to the Council on August 20.
Mr. Kueny suggested collecting $24,000 plus a deposit of
fifty percent of the fine grading and plan check fees so
that SDI can proceed.
MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved and Councilmember Perez seconded a
motion to approve the proposed revisions to approve Vesting
Tentative Map 5004 as they relate to lot boundaries and
elevations; to authorize the City Engineer to release approved
plans to the developer upon payment of outstanding plan check
fees /deposits and fifty percent of future plan check and
inspection of fine grading fees with a cap of $20,000. The
motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
H. Consider Amendments to Ordinance No. 210 Requiring Building
--Permits for Masonry Fences Which Exceed a Height of Forty -
Two Inches Above Adjacent Grade. Staff Recommendation: 1)
Introduce and give first reading of Ordinance 236, amending
City Council Ordinance No. 210 adopting the revised Uniform
Administrative Code as outlined in the staff report; 2)
Direct staff to advertise the public hearing and second
reading for August 20, 1997, in the manner prescribed by
law.
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Mr. MacDonald gave the staff report.
The City Clerk read the ordinance title.
MOTION: Councilmember Perez moved and Councilmember Wozniak
seconded a motion to read the ordinance title and waive further
reading. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
MOTION: Councilmember Perez moved and Councilmember Wozniak
seconded a motion to declare Ordinance 236 introduced for first
reading. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
I. Consider Pre - application No. 97 -2, A Request by Security
Pacific Capital Trust for the City to Initiate a General
Plan Amendment to Amend the Land Use Element of the General
Plan on Approximately 18.3 Acres Located Along the West
Side of Moorpark Avenue Adjacent to the Arroyo (Parcel B of
Parcel Map 3118) From C -2 (General Commercial) to VH (Very
High Density) and a Zone Change from CPD (Commercial
Planned Development) to RPD 20 (Residential Planned
Development 20 Units Per Acre) APN 506- 050 -275. Staff
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 97 -1357 authorizing
the applicant to initiate and staff to accept an
application for General Plan Amendment and Zone Change for
the subject property and abutting portion of adjacent
property to the west of the subject property, and directing
the Planning Commission and staff to include consideration
of adjacent property with any application for General Plan
Amendment and Zone Change whether or not the adjacent
property owner becomes an applicant.
Councilmember Teasley left the dais to avoid the perception
of a possible conflict of interest.
David Robbins, 25 B Technology Drive, Irvine, addressed the
Council representing Security Capital Pacific Trust. He
requested the Council's support for the project.
Herbert Rosenkrantz, 22924 Bluebird Drive, Calabasas,
addressed the Council and requested that his property be
included in the rezoning.
Joe Ahearn, 484 E. Los Angeles Avenue, addressed the
Council representing the property owner. He requested the
Council's support on moving forward with the project.
Larry Heller, 22445 Cairnloch, Calabasas, stated that he
was the owner of the greenhouse property adjacent to the
property being considered for rezoning and requested that
his property be included in the application.
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MOTION: Councilmember Perez moved and Councilmember Wozniak
seconded a motion to approve Resolution 97 -1357 and to include
in the application the Rosenkrantz and Heller properties. The
motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
J. Consider an Urgency Ordinance of the City Council of the
City of Moorpark Amending the Municipal Code by Adding
Section 17.20.060, by Revising Subsection A.l.b. of Section
17.44.030 and By Adding Sub - Section 2.G to Section
17.44.030 Relative to Conditional Use Permits and Requiring
Permits for Establishments Selling Alcoholic Beverages.
Staff Recommendation: Adopt as an urgency ordinance an
ordinance adopting Zoning Ordinance Amendment 97 -02
establishing permit processes and requirements for
businesses selling alcoholic beverages. (REQUIRES FOUR -
FIFTHS VOTE)
Mr. Miller gave the staff report.
The City Clerk read the ordinance in it's entirety.
MOTION: Councilmember Evans moved and Mayor Hunter seconded
the motion to adopt Ordinance 237 as read. The motion carried
by unanimous roll call vote.
K. Consider Commercial Planned Development Permit 96 -2 Minor
Modification No. 1 for Approval of a Sign Program for
Blockbuster Video and Starbucks Coffee (San Pedro Signs),
Located at the Northeast Corner of Los Angeles Avenue and
Spring Road. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No.
97 -1358 denying Minor Modification No. 1 to Commercial
Planned Development Permit 96 -2, for master sign program
which allows signs to exceed the requirements of the sign
chapter of the Zoning Code.
Mr. Miller gave the staff report. He referenced a letter
from Planning Commissioner Paul Norcross.
Mark Frank, 701 Lakeme Avenue, addressed the Council
representing San Pedro Signs for Starbucks Coffee. He went
over the proposed signage.
-f-ary Taylor, 265 S. Anita Drive, Orange, addressed the
Council representing Blockbuster Entertainment Group. He
reviewed their proposed signage.
In response to Gary Taylor, Mr. Miller indicated that neon
signs are not addressed in the City's sign code.
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In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Miller said the City's
sign code addresses the size of the "ticket" sign for
Blockbuster.
CONSENSUS: By consensus the Council determined not to allow
a combined pylon sign for this project and McDonald's.
Councilmember Evans indicated his support of the City's
sign program.
Councilmember Teasley said she could understand a desire to
increase the size of the "ticket" sign but was not
supportive of neon signs nor an awning.
Mr. Kueny suggested allowing the Director to approve the
sign program for Blockbuster Video and Starbucks Coffee as
long as it is within the City's sign code.
MOTION: Councilmember Evans moved and Councilmember Wozniak
seconded a motion to adopt a Resolution 97 -1358 denying Minor
Modification No. 1 to Commercial Planned Development Permit 96 -2
for master sign program which allows signs to exceed the
requirements of the sign chapter of the zoning code; and to
allow the Director to approve the sign program for Blockbuster
Video and Starbucks Coffee as long as it is within the City's
sign code. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR:
MOTION: Councilmember Perez moved and Councilmember Wozniak
seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion
carried by unanimous roll call vote.
A. Consider Approval of Minutes of the Special City Council
Meeting of June 18, 1997.
Staff Recommendation: Approve minutes as processed.
B. Consider Approval of Warrant Register.
Fiscal Year 1996/1997:
Manual Warrants 34062 - 34065,
34070 $ 11,420.38
Regular Warrants 34071 - 34096;
34097 -34170 $498,538.46
Fiscal Year 1997/1998:
Manual Warrants 34066 -34069 $ 2,044.99
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Regular Warrants 34175 -34179 $ 6,719.06
Staff Recommendation: Approve the Warrant Register.
C. Consider Resolution No. 97 -1359 Amending the Salary Plan
for Competitive Service, Non - Competitive Service and Hourly
Employees. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 97-
1359 authorizing the inclusion of all employees in the
Salary Plan and the subsequent adjustment of the Salary
Plan by one and one -half per cent as a cost of living
increase.
D. Consider Approval of Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) Between
the Local 998 and the City of Moorpark. Staff
Recommendation: Approve the Memorandum of Agreement,
subject to final language approval by the City Attorney and
the City Manager.
E. Consider Approval of Assignment of Agreements for
Professional Services from Dwight French Associates (DFA)
to Charles Abbott Associates (CAA). Staff Recommendation:
Approve the assignment of the contracts for the Spring Road
Bridge Design and the Assessment Engineering Services for
FY 1997/98 to Charles Abbott Associates.
11. ORDINANCES:
A. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 234 - An Ordinance of the
City Council of the City of Moorpark Amending the Municipal
Code by Adding Section 17.20.060, by Revising Subsection
17.44.030 and By Adding Subsection 2.G.to Section 17.44.030
Relative to Conditional use permits and Requiring Permits
for establishments Selling Alcoholic Beverages.
The City Clerk read the ordinance title.
MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember Evans
seconded a motion to read the ordinance title only and waive
further reading. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember Evans
seconded a motion to declare Ordinance 234 read for the seconded
time and adopted. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
12. CLOSED SESSION:
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13. ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember Evans
seconded a motion to adjourn to July 23, 1997 at 7 :00 p.m. The
motion carried by unanimous voice vote. The time was 11:47 p.m.
ATTEST:
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