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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
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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.
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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
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Mayor