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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1997 0611 CC SPCMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL Moorpark, California June 11, 1997 A Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark was held on June 11, 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 :06 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Evans, Perez, Wozniak and Mayor Hunter Absent: Councilmember Teasley Staff Present: Steven Kueny, City Manager; Richard Hare, Deputy City Manager; Nelson Miller, Director of Community Development; Mary Lindley, Director of Community Services; Ken Gilbert, Director of Public Works; Don Reynolds, Administrative Services Manager; Cpt. Mike Lewis, Sheriff's Department; Martin Cole, Management Analyst; and Lillian Hare, City Clerk 3. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Councilmember Wozniak requested that a discussion of the Tanner and Shenkel General Plan Amendment initiation be placed on the Council agenda for June 18. 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. Consider Making Certain Changes to the Lighting and Landscaping Assessment District (Assessment District 84- 2) and Confirming the Assessments for Fiscal Year 1997/98. Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the public hearing, receive testimony and close the public hearing; 2) Continue all other matters to the date of the Budget Workshops. (CONTINUED FROM 6/4/97; PUBLIC HEARING IS CLOSED) CONSENSUS: By consensus the Council determined to continue this item to June 18. jj00jZ-A% Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 2 June 11, 1997 B. Consider Making Certain Changes to the Parks Maintenance Assessment District (Assessment District 85 -1) and Confirming the Assessments for Fiscal Year 1997/98. Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the public hearing, receive testimony and close the public hearing; 2) Continue these matters to the date of the Budget Workshops. (CONTINUED FROM 6/4/97; PUBLIC HEARING IS CLOSED) CONSENSUS: By consensus the Council determined to continue this item to June 18. 5. PRESENTATIONS /ACTION /DISCUSSION: CONSENSUS: By consensus the Council determined to reorder the agenda to take item S.B., 5.C. and then 5.A. B. Consider Fiscal Year 1997/1998 Budget. Staff Recommendation: Schedule for adoption on June 18, 1997. Kenny Roberts and John Sherwood of the Moorpark Teen Council spoke to the Council representing the Teen Council and requested that the Council consider a temporary skate park at the Arroyo Vista Recreation Center. They indicated that the young people involved would put up and take down the "park ". Cheri Ackermann, 4172 Willow Creed Lane, addressed the Council requesting that they fund more tennis courts. Robert Pereir, 4074 Brindisi Place, addressed the Council requesting that they fund more tennis courts. Jay Dubrowalski, 12550 E. Countrymeadow St., addressed the Council requesting that they fund more tennis courts. Bruce Protor, 4485 Sunsetmeadow Ct., addressed the Council requesting that they fund more tennis courts. He indicated that at least 5 courts are needed for tournament play. Shresh Nihalani, 11261 Broadview Dr., addressed the Council requesting that they fund more tennis courts. Councilmember Teasley joined the meeting at 7 :35 p.m. Mr. Kueny stated that the City is looking at joint funding with the Moorpark Unified School District for four courts at Arroyo Vista Community Park. t"3 Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 3 CONSENSUS: By consensus the Council determined regarding the funding of four tennis courts Community Park on the July 2 agenda. June 11, 1997 to put an item at Arroyo Vista The Council reviewed changes to the proposed budget; the following consensus actions were taken by the Council: City Council (100) CONSENSUS: By consensus the Council determined to approve /concur with the following in City Council Department Budget: The projected year -end expenses for Council honorariums and the estimated year -end for both Community Promotion (9233) and Special Department Supplies (9251) are correct. Conferences and meetings (100. * * *. * * * *. ** *,9232) A determination was made that $2,000 would be budgeted for each individual Councilmember's use, bringing this line item to $10,000. This would increase the number of three -day conferences from the one general League meeting previously listed to potentially two or three per year for each Councilmember. Solid Waste Division (201) CONSENSUS: By consensus the Council determined to approve /concur with the following in the Solid Waste Division Budget: Adjust staffing costs chargeable to AB 939 to: 100% of the Administrative Intern, (formerly 50%), 80% of the Solid Waste Coordinator (formerly 50 %) and 20% of the Assistant to the City Manager (formerly 10%); benefits to also be charged to AB 939 in the same percentages. Prior years costs to be reviewed by staff and adjusted to charge all applicable costs of the AB939 program to the AB939 restricted reserves (estimated to be $300,000). fJO04 Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 4 Public Transit Division (203) June 11, 1997 CONSENSUS: By consensus the Council determined to approve /concur with the following in the Public Transit Division Budget: The paratransit program to be adjusted from $15,000 to $7,,000. The Transportation and Streets Committee to look at locations for bus shelters to be built with grant monies from VCTC. - City Clerk's Department (300) CONSENSUS: By consensus the Council determined to approve /concur with the following in the City Clerk's Department Budget: Full -time salaries to be adjusted in anticipation of replacing the Deputy City Clerk in October, 1997. This position has been re- budgeted from 12 months at the top step of the salary range to four months at that step, plus eight months and two weeks at Step "C" of this salary range (two weeks overlap being allowed for training) . $12,000 added to 100.300. * * * *. ** *.9192 for a special election. Administrative Services Department (500) CONSENSUS: By consensus the Council determined to approve /concur with the following in the Administrative Services Department Budget: Education and Training (100.500. * * * *. ** *.9208) to be reduced from $15,000 to $7,000. Tuition reimbursement totaling $9,000 to be reduced to $800, and another $200 to be reduced from other training requests. The City's current Tuition Reimbursement Plan for classified employees allows $400 per fiscal year and $1,000 for the length of employment with the City. A revised policy will be presented to the Council for consideration in the near future. All City departments to be surveyed to determine individuals interested in the tuition reimbursement. 000US Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 5 June 11, 1997 The Chamber of Commerce Country Days contribution of $5,000 to be moved from Community Promotion (100.500. * * * *. ** *.9233) to the Public Safety Division (100.501. * * * *. ** *.9191). An MOU to be established between the City and Chamber referencing the Business Directory to be produced with the City contribution. Other Contractual Services 100.500. * * * *. * * *. The "Organizational Study" to be re- titled "Site and Space Needs Study." The Council determined that the staff should move forward with the study. Public Safety Division (501) CONSENSUS: By consensus the Council determined to approve /concur with the following in the Public Safety Division Budget: The Management Assistant position was approved to be funded with the SLESF Grant for $44,700. Also approved for funding: purchase of 2 vehicles for use by DARE Officers and Resource Center Volunteer Report Writer - $14,600; video surveillance camera and recorder for Detectives - $2,300; night vision binoculars for Detectives - $1,000; portable generator and flood light equipment for accident /crime scenes - $1,400. CONSENSUS: By consensus the Council determined to approve additional overtime to line item 100.501. * * * *. ** *.9191 to be funded from the $14,991 LLEBG Grant (Federal Grants Revenue 100. * * *. * * * *. ** *3449) Mayor Hunter suggested that the additional overtime be used during daylight savings when there is an increased need. CDBG Division (503) CONSENSUS: By approve /concur Budget: Staff has k appeal for monies for consensus the Council determined to with the following in the CDBG Division >een informed that HUD has approved the City's the use of CDBG to replace the federal AAA the part -time position in the Senior Center. Q00V6 Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 6 June 11, 1997 The Day Laborer Committee to review specifics for the day laborers study approved to be funded from FY95/96 CDBG carry over funds ($5,000). Finance Division (505) CONSENSUS: By consensus the Council determined to approve /concur with the following in the Finance Division Budget Contract accountant services assigned to this division to be set at $30,000, with contributions of $10,000 each from the Redevelopment Agency and the Community Development Fund (for a total of approximately 715 hours of consultant time in FY 97/98). For the General Fund, this is a reduction of $19,120 from the FY 96/97 budget of $29,120. AT THIS POINT in the meeting a break was declared. The time was 9:05 p.m. The Council reconvened at 9:15 p.m. Community Development Department (600) CONSENSUS: By consensus the Council determined to approve /concur with the following in the Community Development Department Budget: Conferences and Meetings (220.600. * * * *. ** *.9232) to be adjusted so that each Commissioner may attend additional training forums and seminars ($3, 500 to $5, 900) . This should allow all five Commissioners (estimated at $800 each) to attend these seminars. This to be directly related to planning responsibilities and not to include the League of California Cities' annual conference. The new position of Planning Manager to be budgeted at 15% above the Senior Planner range at the "C" step for nine months (three months being provided for the recruitment period). In part -time staff, a code enforcement intern and planning intern to be added. . To reflect these additions to staff, the Education and Training account (220.600. * * * *. ** *.9208) to be changed from $1,800 to 8 positions at $400 each ($3,200). Additionally, only one new computer will be needed for the proposed new staffing level. However, a second PC will have to be purchased to replace the 1990 model year PC currently being used in the Department. 000127 Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 7 June 11, 1997 Job descriptions for new positions to be provided to Council at the July 2 meeting. Under Other Purchased Services (220.600. * * * *. ** *.9199), completion of the OSCAR element of the General Plan to be carried over to FY97/98 ($10,000). Under Other Purchased Services (220.600. * * * *. ** *.9199), the Safety element Update for $30,000 to be deleted. Community Services Department (700) CONSENSUS: By consensus the Council determined to approve /concur with the following in the Community Services Department Budget: The Commission Honorariums (100.700. * * * *. ** *.9001) to be reduced from 24 meetings to 18 meetings per year. $25,000 for expansion of offices at Arroyo Vista Recreation Center to be budgeted for FY 97/98 (this was originally proposed by the City Manager as a potential use of FY 96/97 operational savings - Item 3 from the Budget Message). Also, the $10,000 contribution to Project Pride (Item 26 from the Budget Message) to be added to the Other Purchased Services account (100.700. * * * *. ** *.9199) for FY 97/98. An MOU to be drafted to delineate the goals and objectives for Project Pride program and to memorialize when payments are to be made; the MOU to have audit provisions. Under Fifteenth Anniversary Celebration (100.700. * * * *. ** *.9271), $1,000 to be deleted. Under Community Center, Other Contractual Services (100.703. * * * *. ** *.9191), Civic Center $6,000 and Community Center Park $2,220 to be deleted as duplicates of expenses under Landscape maintenance for Community Center. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 8 Public Works Department (800) June 11, 1997 CONSENSUS: By consensus the Council determined to approve /concur with the following in the Public Works Department Budget: Under Streets, Specialized Equipment (240.801. * * * *. ** *.9906), Message Arrow Board for $37,000 to be deleted. Uses of Operating Savings CONSENSUS: By consensus the Council determined to approve the following uses of operating savings: Offset from General $100,000 Transfer Out Fund to maintain Parks of the Assessment at FY 96/97 General Fund Level to the Parks Assessment District Account Create a reserve in the $169,000 Create a General Fund for Parks restricted Maintenance in FY reserve in 1998/99 the General Fund that would be used for any purpose in FY 98/99 Fund General Fund $17,000 Add to account portion of the proposed 100.500.XXXX.000. Organzation /Management 9191 with $17,000 Study to also be contributed each from Gas Tax and Community Development (TOTAL: $51,000) ofJoI Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 9 June 11, 1997 Contribute to the City $200,000 Transfer Out Hall Facilities Fund of the General Fund to the City Hall Facilities Fund Loan for Construction $7,000 Loan from of a Fence at AVCP the General Fund to the Park Improvement Fund Retain monies in the $77,000 Allow to General Fund balance remain in the General Fund Balance CONSENSUS: By consensus the Council determined to loan $5,800 from the General Fund (from operating savings) to the Park Improvement Fund for court resurfacing at Mountain Meadows and Tierra Rejada Parks. CONSENSUS: By consensus the Council determined to carry over to the FY 97/98 budget the amount appropriated in FY 96/997 for construction of the local area network in the amount of $49,619. CONSENSUS: By consensus the Council determined to approve /concur with the changes to the budget presented in "Attachment B" of the staff report from the Budget and Finance Committee (Mayor Hunter and Councilmember Wozniak) dated June 5, 1997 and to direct staff to prepare resolutions for the June 18 meeting to adopt the budget. C. Consider Calling an Election on November 4, 1997 to Replace Revenues Which Will be Lost with the Implementation of Proposition 218. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate. After a brief discussion, the following consensus action was taken: 0000 Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 10 June 11, 1997 CONSENSUS: By consensus the Council determined to continue this item to June 18, 1997. A. Status Report Relative to the Formation of a Mobilehome Park Rent Stabilization Ordinance Review Committee. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate. Mr. Hare gave the staff report. He indicated that the appointees to the committee are: Norma Johnson - Villa Del Arroyo Management In Young Kim - Moorpark Mobilhome Park Owner Rosalie Gehres - Villa Del Arroyo HOA President Alice Rowan - Villa Del Arroyo Elected Representative Larry Petitta - Villa Del Arroyo Resident Pat Segno - Villa del Arroyo Wanda Hough - Moorpark Mobilehome Park Resident Councilmember Chris Evans - Member of Council Member at Large not yet determined. CONSENSUS: By consensus the Council determined to confirm the appointments to the Committee as presented. 6. CLOSED SESSION: MOTION: Councilmember Evans moved and Councilmember Perez seconded a motion to adjourn to Closed Session for a discussion of: A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6) Agency Negotiator: Steven Kueny Employee Organization: Service Employees International Union Local 998, AFL -CIO, CLC The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING a recess was declared. The time was 11:20 p.m. The Council reconvened into Closed Session at 11:22 p.m. Present in Closed Session were all Councilmembers; Steven Kueny, City Manager; and Richard Hare, Deputy City Manager. The Council reconvened into Open Session at 11:40 p.m. Mr. Kueny stated there was no action to report and only Item 6.A. was discussed. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 11 June 11, 1997 — 5. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Hunter adjourned the meeting at 11:40 p.m. 000132