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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1997 0528 CC ADJMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL Moorpark, California May 28, 1997 An Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark was held on May 28, 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 6:15 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Captain Lewis led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Evans, Perez, Rodgers Teasley, Wozniak and Mayor Hunter. 9. PRESENTATIONS /ACTION /DISCUSSION: C. Consider Urgency Ordinance to Impose a Moratorium on Rent Increases in Mobile Home Parks. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. and refer this matter to the Budget and Finance Committee for further study. Mr. Hare read the proposed changes to the ordinance made by the City Attorney after her review. Mr. Hare indicated that staff met with representatives of the Villa Del Arroyo Mobile Home Park yesterday. He said they are providing additional information requested by staff. In response to Council question, Ms. Kane confirmed that because of statements made, the City was operating under threat of litigation. She recommended that the City Council take public testimony and then adjourn to closed session for a discussion of the matter. Frank Hilton, 15750 Los Angeles Avenue, Space 23, addressed the Council regarding the settlement agreement. He said that agreement was not a harmonious agreement. He indicated there were many complaints regarding the condition of the Villa Del Arroyo Mobile Home Park. Glen Mondo, 200 E. Sand Point, Santa Ana, representing the owner's of the Villa Del Arroyo Mobile Home Park addressed the Council and said he disputed the urgent nature of the ordinance and would like to avoid expensive litigation. O-95 Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 2 May 28, 1997 Lois Barrus, 15750 Los Angeles Avenue, indicated the support of the Villa Del Arroyo Homeowners' Association for the ordinance creating a moratorium on rent increases. Richard Elias, 725 Brea Canyon, Walnut, addressed the Council representing the owner of the Villa Del Arroyo Mobile Home Park. He said they volunteered to work with all parties to avoid litigation including supporting a 90 day voluntary moratorium on rent increases. He said after that point they will go forward with rent increases as allowed in the rent control ordinance. He said if challenged, they would have to defend their rights. He said they would notice prospective tenants that a rent increase was being held in abeyance and that rent adjustments at the time of resale would be put into effect at the time, not retroactively. He indicated they would proceed with liti ation if the outcome of the committee discussions werp not palatable to them. In response to Council que tion, Mr. Elias indicated that the water standby charge was co- mingled with other park funds as was allowable by state law. Alice Rowan, 15750 Los addressed the Council re urgency ordinance. She ability to be able to F future. She complained th 3 months. In response to Mayor Hui because the standby cha funds the amount of money Mayor Hunter explained infrastructure imorovem Mr. Elias protested that amount as the use of fu way. Councilmember Wozniak ri capital projects in the F Mr. Elias responded by qt; of capital projects was rE was not prepared to disc] Angeles Avenue, Space 90, guesting that they adopt the further said she wanted the �tition against rents in the t her gas meter was broken for Mr. Elias indicated that was co- mingled with other nt could not be determined. was looking for a list of s that had been done. e was unable to determine the s were not restricted in any tested the amount spent on k. stioning to what end the list uested. He further stated he se the information. fjWobfi Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 3 May 28, 1997 12. CLOSED SESSION: The City Attorney, Ms. Kane, announced that the facts and circumstances creating significant exposure to litigation, which facts and circumstances are known to potential plaintiffs, consists of an urgency ordinance under consideration that would impose a moratorium on mobile home rent increases. Ms. Kane indicated the Council would be going into closed session.under item 12.A., Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Subdivision (b) of Section 54956.9. MOTION: Councilmember Evans moved and Councilmember Teasley seconded a motion to adjourn to Closed Session for a discussion of item 12.A. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. The time was 7:00 p.m. Present in Closed Session were all Councilmembers; Steven Kueny, City Manager; Richard Hare, Deputy City Manager; Cheryl Kane, City Attorney; Nancy Burns, Management Analyst. The Council reconvened into open Session at 8:16 p.m. Mr. Kueny stated there was no action to report and only item 12.A. was discussed. AT THIS POINT in the meeting, the Council returned to consideration of Item 9.C. MOTION: Councilmember Evans and Councilmember Teasely seconded a motion to go forward with the adoption of the ordinance. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Ms. Kane read Ordinance No. 231 in its entirety. MOTION: Councilmember Evans moved and Councilmember Teasely seconded a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 231 as read. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Mayor Hunter announced that it was the intent of the Council to provide the owner's of the Villa Del Arroyo Mobile Home Park, the resident's and the public an opportunity to participate in drafting the subsequent ordinance. He indicated that an agenda item for June 4, 1997 would be scheduled for the City Council meeting to discuss the appointment of a committee. Mayor Hunter also stated that City staff would review allegations made related to code violations in the Villa del Arroyo Mobile Home Park. 000037 Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 4 May 28, 1997 11. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION: Councilmember Evans moved and Councilmember Wozniak seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. The time was 8:25 p.m. ATTEST: 00001,98