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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1998 0225 CC SPCMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL Moorpark, California February 25, 1998 A Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark was held on February 25, 1998 in the Community Center of said City located at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California. 1. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Hunter called the meeting to order at 7:20 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE John Brand led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Evans, Teasley, Wozniak, and Mayor Hunter. Absent: Councilmember Perez Staff Present: Steven Kueny, City Manager; John Nowak, Assistant City Manager, Mary Lindley, Director of Community Services; John Brand, Senior Management Analyst; and Ken Gilbert, Director of Public Works. 4. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. 5. PRESENTATIONS /ACTION /DISCUSSION: A. Consider Presentation on the Local Impacts of the 1998 Regional Transportation Plan Update, "Community Link 21." Staff Recommendation: Hear presentation by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) on "Community Link 21," the Draft 1998 Regional Transportation Plan Update, and after the presentation, open the floor for Council and public questions. Councilmember Wozniak discussed the purpose of the presentation. Supervisor Judy Mikels explained the purpose of SCAG and their activities and duties in regional planning. She Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 2 February 25, 1998 discussed the fiscal constraints and air quality conformance requirements. Richard Spicer, Manager of Transportation Planning for SCAG, presented the Draft Regional Transportation Plan Update, "Community Link 21." In response to Councilmember Wozniak, Mr. Spicer stated the proposed improvements to Highway 118 from Moorpark Road to the western end of Ventura County would be to increase Highway 118 to four lanes. In response to Councilmember Wozniak, Mr. Spicer indicated that the dollar figures presented in the report included the cost for acquisition of the right of way. In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Spicer stated there was a cost associated with arterial improvements and it was included as part of the Plan's total funding. In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Spicer stated the high occupancy lane would remain as a three - person requirement. Dave Daily, R &D Transportation, stated they were doing a grant funded demonstration project in the San Fernando Valley for "Smart Shuttle ", a demand responsive route deviation system. Warren Tetz, Moorpark Chamber of Commerce, did not support Highway 118 increasing to four lanes. Mr. Spicer stated a 118 bypass study was in progress and suggested working with the Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC) to provide input and make them aware of any ideas and opinions. Mayor Hunter discussed the problem with trucks on Highway 118 and the impact on economic development by truck traffic. Gerald Goldstein, 11932 Los Angeles Avenue, discussed the elimination of Metrolink services from Oxnard to Moorpark. He suggested transportation be provided from Moorpark to the Government Center in Ventura. Lori Rutter, 11611 Pinedale Road, stated she did not support widening Highway 118 due to the already excessive truck traffic. Mr. Spicer suggested discussing her concerns with VCTC. Minutes of th• (.,j ,y Co -. nc: i 1. Moorpark, Cap _. fornia _ <:ge 3 Jch :i Oberg, 11786 eff-.cient mor- gages. designed for major lo,., income and to ei of. transit. He a' 6. ADJCUR[';N'.: 'ld" : February 25, 1998 .ttercreek Road, discussed location Mr. Spicer stated the proposal was :ban areas with high proportions of __)usage investment and be supportive recapped the future meetings to be MOTION: Councilmember r_,s moved and Councilmember Wozniak seconded a mc. :.o,: to adjourn. The time was 8 :23 p.m. The moti carried,-,by unanimous voice vote. ATTEST: Deborah S. -'r atrick Hun Mayor