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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1997 1217 CC REGMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL Moorpark, California December 17, 1997 '— A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark was held on December 17, 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 :17 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Steven Kueny led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Evans, Perez, Teasley, Wozniak and Mayor Hunter. Staff Present: Steven Kueny, City Manager; Cheryl Kane, City Attorney; Ken Gilbert, Director of Public Works; Mary Lindley, Director of Community Services; Nelson Miller, Director of Community Development; John Nowak, Interim Economic Development Manager; Captain Mike Lewis, ._ Sheriff's Department; Dirk Lovett, Assistant City Engineer; and Lisa Pope, Deputy City Clerk 4. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS: A. Introduction of New City Employees, John Brand, Erik Dombroski, Wayne Loftus, Rachele Loosbrock and Stephen Kearns Mayor Hunter introduced the new City employees. B. "Immunization Registry Community Outreach Month - December 1997" Proclamation Mayor Hunter presented the proclamation to Jim Norris. C. Recognition of Musketeers Varsity Football Team as Frontier League Champions Mayor Hunter presented a City plaque to Coach Ron Wilford. D. Recognition of Planning Commissioner Paul Norcross Mayor Hunter presented a City plaque to Paul Norcross for his service on the Planning Commission. E. City Manager's Monthly Report. Mr. Kueny deferred his report until January 21, 1998. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 2 5. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA: December 17, 1997 CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to continue Item 9.D. to February 18, 1998 and any member of the public wishing to speak on the item could do so prior to Item 9.A. AT THIS POINT in the meeting a recess was declared to convene the Redevelopment Agency. The time was 7:45 p.m. The Council reconvened at 8:40 p.m. 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. 7. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Councilmember Wozniak requested an item be placed on a future agenda regarding the State Transportation Plan as was recently presented to VCOG. Councilmember Evans requested review of financing on Mission Bell Phase 1 and 2 and an update on where the Committee stands on day laborers. Councilmember Teasley wished everyone a Happy Holidays. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. Consider Approval of Industrial Planned Development No. 97 3 on the application of Sunbelt Properties (Fred Kavli) for construction of a 42,146 square foot industrial building located on the west side of Los Angeles Avenue directly west of the Cabot, Cabot and Forbes "Moorpark Business Center" near it's southern intersection with Condor Drive (Assessor's Parcel No. 513- 010 -215 Staff Recommendation: Open the public hearing and accept public testimony; review and consider the information in the Initial Study, Mitigated Negative Declaration; review and consider the proposed Mitigation Monitoring Program; make the appropriate findings; and adopt Resolution No. 97- approving Industrial Planned Development Permit No. 97 -3. Mr. Miller gave the staff report. Mayor Hunter opened the public hearing. Dennis Roy, 110 Pine Avenue, Long Beach, representing RGA, Office of Architectural Design, stated he was available to answer any questions. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 3 December 17, 1997 Mark Ossola, 14501 Los Angeles Avenue, representing Sunbelt Properties, stated he was available to answer any questions. In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Miller stated that at the Planning Commission hearing, the height and relocation of the sound wall were addressed. He stated the Planning Commission suggestions were included in the resolution. In response to Councilmember Perez, Mr. Miller stated the noise study had been discussed in an earlier meeting and it was determined that a sound wall should be required because of the neighboring residential area. He indicated that the applicant had agreed to build the sound wall in lieu of the noise study. Mr. Roy explained that the area close to the neighbors would only be used for moving things from one building to another and there would not be truck loading or unloading. Mr. Ossola stated there would be no receiving at that area. He stated all trucks would be located on the south side of the project. Mayor Hunter closed the public hearing. MOTION: Councilmember Evans moved and Councilmember Perez seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 97 -1412 approving Industrial Planned Development Permit No. 97 -3. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. B. Consider Approval of Major Modification No. 1 to Commercial Planned Development (CPD) Permit No. 95 -1 for approval of a modification of the approved project for two single story buildings including a 9,450 square foot child care facility and a 16,730 square foot Rite Aid Drug and Major Modification No. 1 to Tentative Tract Map (TT) No. 5001 for a reduction from three (3) to two (2) lots on the application of Marketplace Partners 3, L.P. on property located at the northwest corner of Tierra Rejada Road and Spring Road in the City of Moorpark, Assessor's Parcel Nos. 500 -0- 350 -535, 545 and 555. Staff Recommendation: Open the public hearing and accept public testimony; determine that the contents in the Mitigated Negative Declaration/ Initial Study prepared for CPD 95 -1 and PM 5001 have been .� considered in the various decisions on the proposed major modification to the requested entitlements and that the impacts of the Major Modification are the same as for CPD 95 -1 and PM 5001 and that a subsequent use of the environmental document is warranted; make the appropriate findings; and approve Resolution No. 97- approving Major Modification No. 1 to Commercial Planned Development 95 -1 Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 4 December 17, 1997 and Tentative Parcel Map No. 5001 and rescinding Resolution No. 96 -1024. Mr. Miller gave the staff report. In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Miller stated a conditional use permit was required in order to sell alcohol. He stated the library facilities fee would not be applicable to this project because the project approval had been given prior to the adoption of the fee. In response to Councilmember Evans, Mr. Miller stated packaged liquor is proposed to be sold. Mayor Hunter opened the public hearing. Michael Rue, 13522 Newport Avenue, Suite 100, Tustin, addressed the Council representing Marketplace Properties. He discussed the proposed changes to the project. He stated that the traffic engineer had rendered an opinion that a left turn lane to the site on Tierra Rejada Road would be safe. He stated there were Rite Aid representatives available to answer any questions. In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Rue stated the perishable items that would be available at Rite Aid. Joe Ahearns, 484 E. Los Angeles Avenue, addressed the Council in support of the project. Kathy O'Green, 14093 Hargrove Court, addressed the Council in opposition to the project. Ed Wheelis, 14092 Hargrove Court, asked for a response to his questions regarding left turn lanes and raised medians, hours of operation, and roof equipment. Gerald Goldstein, 11932 Los Angeles Avenue, suggested tile roofs be used to prevent fires. In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Kane stated that the Council had adopted an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance that would apply to all off premise alcohol sales. In response to public questions, Mr. Lovett stated the median on Spring Road would be raised. He stated the Carlsberg project shows plans for a raised median along all of Spring Road. Mr. Miller stated the proposed hours of operation were from 7 a.m. -10 p.m. and the roof mounted equipment would be screened from view. Mr. Rue stated the grading plans would change due to the relocation of the building. He discussed the requirements Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 5 December 17, 1997 for alcohol sales. Mayor Hunter closed the public hearing. In response to Councilmember Wozniak, Mr. Miller indicated that liquor sales at Lucky's and Sav -on was handled through an administrative permit. Councilmember Wozniak stated that previously permits had been brought back to Council for its determination. Councilmember Wozniak requested Council discussion regarding the median and left turn proposals on Tierra Rejada. Councilmember Evans indicated that he felt it was safe and should be allowed. Councilmember Teasley was concerned with people using the residential development to avoid all traffic lights. Councilmember Wozniak stated he was inclined to allow left turn only into project. Councilmember Perez supported the left turn into the site from Tierra Rejada Road. In response to Councilmember Perez, Mr. Miller stated the County was preparing an EIR to study the proposed connection of Moorpark Road to connect to Spring Road. He stated the Carlsberg project reflected the same dimensions indicated in the conditions which would provide for a raised median on Spring Road. MOTION: Councilmember Perez moved to approve the Minor Modification with Condition Nos. 225 and 244 deleted. The motion failed for lack of a second. Mayor Hunter did not support the proposed project. He stated he did not feel the modification satisfied the needs or desires of the community. Councilmember Evans stated the day care facility would fulfill a need of the community. Mayor Hunter stated the applicant had a currently approved project and this modification would not benefit the people of Moorpark. MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved and Councilmember Wozniak seconded a motion to deny Major Modification No. 1. The motion failed by roll call vote 2 -3, Councilmembers Evans, Perez and Teasley dissenting. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 6 December 17, 1997 MOTION: Councilmember Evans moved and Councilmember Teasley seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 97 -1413 amended as follows: 1. Delete from paragraph 4 of Spring Road Condition No. 140 of Major Modification No. 1 to CPD 95 -1 the following, "Approval of the final design and construction of the median may be deferred until such time that final alignment of Spring Rd., with the County's proposed connector, has been determined." 2. Delete paragraph 3 of Tierra Rejada Road Condition No. 141 of Major Modification No. 1 to CPD 95 -1. 3. Insert as new paragraph 3 of Tierra Rejada Road Condition 141 of Major Modification No. 1 to CPD 95 -1 the following, "Left turn ingress only (not left turn egress) shall be allowed for eastbound traffic on Tierra Rejada Road as long as the existing left turn pocket for Spring Road is not required to be shortened to allow the new left turn pocket. 4. Delete from paragraph 4 of Spring Road Street Improvements Condition No. 45 of Major Modification No. 1 to Tentative Tract Map No. 5001 the following, "Approval of the final design and construction of the median may be deferred until such time that final alignment of Spring Rd., with the County's proposed connector, has been determined." 5. Delete paragraph 3 of Tierra Rejada Street Improvements Condition No. 46 of Major Modification No. 1 to Tentative Tract Map No. 5001. 6. Insert as new paragraph 3 of Tierra Rejada Street Improvements Condition No. 46 of Major Modification No. 1 to Tentative Tract Map No. 5001 the following, "Left turn ingress only (not left turn egress) shall be allowed for eastbound traffic on Tierra Rejada Road as long as the existing left turn pocket for Spring Road is not required to be shortened to allow the new left turn pocket. The motion carried by roll call vote 3 -2, Mayor Hunter and Councilmember Wozniak dissenting. AT THIS POINT in the meeting a recess was declared. The time was 10:04 p.m. The Council reconvened at 10:27 p.m. with Councilmember Perez absent for the remainder of the meeting. 9. PRESENTATIONS /ACTION /DISCUSSION: D. Request for Authorization to initiate General Plan Amendment and Zone Change Applications Under Preapplication No. 97 -1 by West Pointe Homes to Amend the General Plan Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 7 December 17, 1997 Land Use Map on a Portion of 350 acres from RL (Rural Low) to Low Density and Zone Change from RE -5AC to Accommodate the Building of 350 Homes using Density Transfer in Accordance with Section 17.38.060 of the Municipal Code on Property Located West of Walnut Canyon Road and Approximately 1-� Mile North of Casey Road (Assessor Parcel Nos. 500 -0- 260 -025, -045, -085; and 500.0.270.050, -0901 - 140, -155, and -165 - site of Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 4620) Staff Recommendation: Not authorize initiation on applications to change Land Use Designation of the General Plan and Zoning until such time that the City considers a comprehensive update of the General Plan. Councilmember Evans indicated he would not be participating in the discussion or decision on this item due to receiving a campaign contribution from a related participant. Mr. Miller gave the staff report. He indicated that the applicant had requested a continuance to February 18, 1998. Pete Peters, 7155 Walnut Canyon Road, addressed the Council in opposition to the project. He was concerned with traffic problems and water runoff. James Hartley, 5950 Gabbert Road, addressed the Council in regards to his concern that the neighborhood had not been notified. CONSENSUS: By consensus the Council determined to continue the item to February 28, 1998. A. Consider a Memorandum of Understanding for the Ventura County Library System and Designate Councilmembers to Serve as Representative and Alternate(s) to the Library Service Commission. Staff Recommendation: 1) Approve the City's participation in the Ventura County Library System Memorandum of Understanding 2) Authorize the Mayor to sign the MOU pending final language changes by the City Manager; and 3) Select one Councilmember to serve as the City's representative to the Library Commission and a Councilmember to serve as the first alternate, and designate the remaining three Councilmembers as third alternates. Ms. Lindley gave the staff report. Councilmember Wozniak stated he was interested in continuing to serve on the committee. Councilmember Evans stated he would not be available to serve on the committee. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 8 December 17, 1997 Mayor Hunter stated he was available and interested. MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved and Councilmember Evans seconded a motion to appoint Councilmember Wozniak as the designate. The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0, Councilmember Perez absent. MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved and Councilmember Evans seconded a motion to appoint Mayor Hunter as the first alternate. The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0, Councilmember Perez absent. MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved and Councilmember Evans seconded a motion to appoint the remaining three Councilmembers as second alternates. The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0, Councilmember Perez absent. MOTION: Councilmember Evans moved and Councilmember Wozniak seconded a motion to approve the City's participation in the Ventura County Library System Memorandum of Understanding and authorize the Mayor to sign the MOU pending final language changes by the City Manager. The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0, Councilmember Perez absent. B. Consider Resolution No. 97 -1414 Rescinding Resolution No. 96 -1260, Updating Solid Waste Collection Fees. Staff Recommendation: 1) Approve the solid waste collection fees effective January 1, 1998, increasing the monthly residential base rate by $0.21, increasing the residential Senior /Super Recycler discounted rate by $0.16, and increasing the commercial bin rates by the amounts specified in attachment "A" of the staff report; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 97 -1414, rescinding Resolution No. 96- 1260, approving the solid waste collection fees and updating Exhibit G of the Franchise Agreements, effective January 1, 1998. Ms. Lindley gave the staff report. In response to Councilmember Teasley, Ms. Lindley stated she would provide information regarding how many seniors would be affected by the fee increase. She explained that there was an agreement that spelled out how rates would be adjusted. Mr. Kueny stated it was an option for the City to absorb the additional cost but that was typically based on income not age. _ MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember Evans seconded a motion to approve the staff recommendation. The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0, Councilmember Perez absent. C. Consider Approval of Minor Modification No. 3 to Commercial Planned Development Permit No. 96 -2 (Moorpark Caymus) for a proposed outside patio with seating at the Starbucks Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 9 December 17, 1997 Coffee located at 561 New Los Angeles Avenue (APN 512 -0- 180 -100). Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 97- 1415 approving Planned Development Permit No. 943 Minor Modification No. 3. Mr. Miller gave the staff report. In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Miller stated there are currently 20 outdoor seats. MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Mayor Hunter seconded a motion to approve staff recommendation. In response to Councilmember Evans, Mr. Miller stated the outdoor seating was calculated to be proportional to the indoor seating and parking. Mayor Hunter withdrew his second. Captain Lewis addressed the north facing seating. He stated the concern was that people would congregate and not be visible to employees. Mr. Miller stated seating on the north side might not meet the American's with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Miller stated there was a reciprocal access agreement with the adjacent parcel. MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved and Councilmember Evans seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 97 -1415 amended as follows: 1) Delete Condition No. 1 2) Strike the first sentence of Condition No. 2 3) Delete Condition No. 3 The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0, Councilmember Perez absent. MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved and Councilmember Evans seconded a motion to direct staff to bring back a resolution directing the Planning Commission to study and make a recommendation pertaining to outside seating areas and parking for restaurants. The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0, Councilmember Perez absent. 10. CONSENT CALENDAR: MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember Evans seconded a motion to pull Items 10.D., 10.H., 10.I. and 10.P. and approve the balance of the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by roll call vote 4 -0, Councilmember Perez absent. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 10 December 17, 1997 A. Consider Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of October 15, 1997. Consider Approval of Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of November 5, 1997. Consider Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of November 5, 1997. Consider Approval of Minutes of the Special City Council Meetina of November 12, 1997. Consider Approval of Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of November 19, 1997. Consider Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meetina of November 19, 1997. Consider Approval of Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of November 26, 1997. Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes as processed. B. Consider Approval of Warrant Register of December 3, 1997. Fiscal Year 1997/98 Manual Warrants Voided Warrants Regular Warrants 30077 - 30216 40154 - 40156 34491 40157 - 40192 - D 40193 - 40260 - V $ 28.00 $ 3,132.66 $ 11,000.00 $ 372,560.11 $ 63,382.26 Staff Recommendation: Approve the Warrant Registers. C. Consider Approval of Warrant Reaister of December 17, 1997. Fiscal Year 1997/98 Manual Warrants 40261 - 40268 $ 14,027.76 Regular Warrants 40269 - 40292 - D $ 26,077.77 40293 - 40355 - V $ 118,198.56 Staff Recommendation: Approve the Warrant Registers. E. Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 97 -1417 Rescinding Resolution No. 96 -1210 and Adopting Revised Council Policies. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 97- 1417 rescinding Resolution No. 96 -1210 and revising the Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 11 Council Policies resolution. December 17, 1997 F. Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 97 -1418 Reciting the Facts of the Special Municipal Election Held on November 4, 1997 and Declaring the Election Results. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 97 -1418. G. Consider Approving the City Manager's Merit Salary Increase. Staff Recommendation: Approve a step increase from 91D to 91F, retroactive to the applicable anniversary date of July 1997, for the City Manager, and that future consideration of merit salary increases shall conform to the same process as used for the Assistant City Manager and Department Head positions. I. Consider Notice of Completion for Tierra Rejada / Moorpark Intersection Improvements. Staff Recommendation: 1) Accept the work as complete, except as noted in the staff report; 2) Instruct the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion for the project; and 3) Authorize the release of the retention upon satisfactory clearance of the thirty five (35) day lien period and completion of all labor compliance documentation. J. Consider City Council and MRA Resolutions Amending the FY 1997/98 Budget to Fund Certain Additional Costs for a) Radio Equipment Service; b) Pedestrian Bridge Easement Acquisition; and c) Tierra Rejada Road Right -of -Way Annexation (Watt Property)[Affecting Funds 200, 210, 220, 240, 400 and 410]. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 97- , approving certain amendments to the FY 1997/98 Budget and certain additional appropriations summarized as follows: 1. Radios: a) Public Works [Account No. 240.801.0000.000.9901]: from $6,000 to $5,540 ($460 decrease); b) Crossing Guards [Account No. 200.802.0000.000.99011 : from $450 to $850 ($400 increase) ; c Parks Maintenance [Account No. 210.710.0000.000.9901]: from $18,165 to $18,665 ($500 increase); and d) Code Enforcement [ Account No. 220.600.0000.000.9901]: from $0 to $200 ^, ($200 increase); 2. Arroyo Vista Park Access Bridge (Right -of -Way): (Account No. 400.801.8002.803.9901): from $0 to $30,000 ($30,000 increase) 3. Tierra Rejada Road Widening (Right -of -Way): (Account No. 400.801.8057.803.9901): from $0 to $3,000 ($3,000 increase) Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 12 December 17, 1997 K. Consider Conceptual Approval of Proposed Relinquishment of Certain Surplus Freeway Right -of -Way to the City, Located on the North Side of Tierra Rejada Road Just West of the Route 23 Freeway [Tract 4974]. Staff Recommendation: Approve in concept the proposed future relinquishment to the City of certain surplus Caltrans right -of -way located on the north side of Tierra Rejada Road west of the Route 23 freeway. L. Consider a Revision to the 1998 Communitv Development Block Grant (CDBG) Calendar, Moving Requests for Proposals (RFP) from the First Week in January, to the Second Week in December. Staff Recommendation: Revise CDBG calendar and authorize staff to solicit proposals beginning December 18, 1997, and ending January 23, 1998. M. Consider Approval of a Use Agreement with Moorpark Bovs and Girls Club - Moorpark Basketball Association. Staff Recommendation: Approve the proposed draft agreement with MBA for use of the gym at AVCP for authorized practices and games, pending final language approval by the City Manager and authorize the City Manager to sign the Agreement on behalf of the City. N. Consider Approval of a Build Over Aareement Between the City and Pacific Bell Company Required by the Spring Road Bridge Reconstruction Project. Staff Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute the subject "Build Over" Agreement between the City and Pacific Bell, subject to final language approval by the City Attorney and City Manager. 0. Consider Releasing the Certificate of Deposit #5533 for Grading Permit #GP -51. Staff Recommendation: Release Certificate of Deposit #5533 to: General Optics, Inc. 554 Flinn Avenue, Moorpark, CA 93021 P. Consider Award of Bid for Arroyo Vista Community Park Phase II Conceptual Design. Staff Recommendation: 1) Award bid to Takata & Associates for $12,904 to prepare the conceptual design for AVCP Phase II; 2) Pending final contract language approval by the City Manager, authorize the City Manager to sign a professional services agreement with Takata & Associates; and 3) Approve Resolution No. 97- 1420, amending the 1997/98 budget by appropriating $18,100 as from the General Fund as a loan to the Park Improvement Fund (Community Zoning) , and transferring the funds from the Park Improvement Fund to the Capital Improvement Fund for expenditure. The following items were pulled from the Consent Calendar for individual consideration: Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 13 December 17, 1997 D. Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 97 -1416 Rescinding Resolution No. 97 -1276 and Adopting Revised Rules of Procedure. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 97- 1416 rescinding Resolution No. 97 -1276 and revising the Council Rules of Procedure after determining whether to include (1) revisions to the order of business relative to Public Comment and Reordering of, and Additions to, the Agenda; and (2) revising the format for special meeting agendas to be consistent with regular meeting agendas. Mayor Hunter explained his reasoning for wanting to include reordering the agenda and allowing public comments at special meetings. MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved and Councilmember Evans seconded a motion to approve adopt Resolution No. 97 -1416 rescinding Resolution No. 97 -1276 and revise the Council Rules of Procedure including (1) revisions to the order of business relative to Public Comment and Reordering of, and Additions to, the Agenda; and (2) revising the format for special meeting agendas to be consistent with regular meeting agendas. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote 4 -0, Councilmember Perez absent. H. Consider Notice of Completion for Miscellaneous Concrete Work. Staff Recommendation: 1) Accept the work as complete, except as noted in the staff report; 2) Instruct the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion for the project; and 3) Authorize the release of the retention upon satisfactory clearance of the thirty five (35) day lien period and completion of all labor compliance documentation. In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Lovett stated all work was complete. MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved and Councilmember Wozniak seconded a motion to approve staff recommendation with 1) to read as follows: "Accept the work as complete." The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0, Councilmember Perez absent. I. Consider Notice of Completion for Tierra Rejada / Moorpark Intersection Improvements. Staff Recommendation: 1) Accept the work as complete, except as noted in the staff report; 2) Instruct the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion for the project; and 3) Authorize the release of the _ retention upon satisfactory clearance of the thirty five (35) day lien period and completion of all labor compliance documentation. In response to Mayor Hunter, Captain Lewis discussed the decrease in accidents at the intersection. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 14 December 17, 1997 Mayor Hunter requested a box item report on accident statistics at the Tierra Rejada Road /Moorpark Road intersection on a quarterly basis. MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved and Councilmember Wozniak seconded a motion to approve the staff recommendation with 1) to read as follows: "Accept the work as complete." The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0, Councilmember Perez absent. P. Consider Award of Bid for Arroyo Vista Community Park Phase II Conceptual Design. Staff Recommendation: 1) Award bid to Takata & Associates for $12,904 to prepare the conceptual design for AVCP Phase II; 2) Pending final contract language approval by the City Manager, authorize the City Manager to sign a professional services agreement with Takata & Associates; and 3) Approve Resolution No. 97- 1420, amending the 1997/98 budget by appropriating $18,100 as from the General Fund as a loan to the Park Improvement Fund (Community Zoning), and transferring the funds from the Park Improvement Fund to the Capital Improvement Fund for expenditure. CONSENSUS: By consensus the Council determined to refer discussion of the Arroyo Vista Community Park Phase II Conceptual Design to the Budget and Finance Committee. Mr. Kueny suggested approving the resolution in the amount of $3,000 to cover the costs for services already rendered. MOTION: Councilmember Evans moved and Councilmember Wozniak seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 97 -1420 for the revised amount of $3,000. The motion carried by roll call vote 4 -0, Councilmember Perez absent. 11. ORDINANCES: None. 12. CLOSED SESSION: MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember Evans seconded a motion to adjourn to Closed Session for a discussion of one item under A as listed below: A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Subdivision (b) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code: (Number of cases to be discussed - 4) The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0, Councilmember Perez absent. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 15 December 17, 1997 AT THIS POINT in the meeting the Council recessed. The time was 11:18 p.m. The Council reconvened into closed session at 11:23 p.m. Present in closed Session were all Councilmembers except Councilmember Perez; Steven Kueny, City Manager; Cheryl Kane, City Attorney; and Don Reynolds, Administrative Services Manager. The Council reconvened into open session at 11:25 p.m. MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember Evans seconded a motion to reject the claim of James Donovan Jr. The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0, Councilmember Perez absent. 13. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember Evans seconded a motion to ad'ou The motion ca ried b voice vote 4 -0, Councilmember Perez bse t. Th ti Aas 11:27 p.m. ATTEST: X, d2p� paps Lisa Pope, Deputy Patrick Hunter, Mayor