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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1998 0318 CC REGMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL Moorpark, California March 18, 1998 A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark was held on March 18, 1998 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 7:23 p.m. 2. INVOCATION: Senior Pastor Errol Hale, Shiloh Community Church, led the invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Steven Kueny led the Pledge of Allegiance. 4. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Evans, Perez, Teasley, Wozniak and Mayor Hunter. Staff Present: Steven Kueny, City Manager; Mary Lindley, Director of Community Services; Nelson Miller, Director of Community Development; John Nowak, Assistant City Manager; Captain Mike Lewis, Sheriff's Department; Don Reynolds, Administrative Services Manager; Dirk Lovett, Assistant City Engineer; Nancy Burns, Management Analyst; Deborah Traffenstedt, City Clerk; and Lisa Pope, Deputy City Clerk 5. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS: A. Recognition of Moorpark Employees of the Year - Carol Ghens, Full -Time and Anthony Sylvers, Part -Time. Roy Talley and Dave Sakata from the Moorpark Kiwanis Club presented a plaque and Star Award to Anthony Sylers. Carol Ghens was unable to attend the meeting. She will receive her award at City Hall. _ B. Proclamation Recognizing the loth Anniversary of the Kiwanis Club of Moorpark. Mayor Hunter presented a proclamation recognizing the 101h Anniversary of the Kiwanis Club of Moorpark to Roy Talley, President. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 2 March 18, 1998 C. Recognition of Jim MacDonald - Sr. Building Inspector as ICBO Ventura Chapter President. Mayor Hunter commended Jim MacDonald for his recent election as the International Conference of Building Officials Ventura Chapter President. D. Recognition of Fire Fighter Alex Magdaleno. Mayor Hunter presented a certificate of recognition to Fire Fighter Alex Magdaleno. E. Proclamation Recognizing the American Diabetes Association. Mayor Hunter presented a proclamation to Mari Zag, Representative from the American Diabetes Association. F. Proclamation declaring April 6 -12, 1998 - Public Health Week. Mayor Hunter presented a proclamation declaring April 6- 12, 1998 as Public Health Week to Barbara Brodfuehrer, Ventura County Public Health. G. Presentation by Ventura County Public Health of the Emergency Medical Dispatch Program. Barbara Brodfuehrer discussed the Emergency Medical Dispatch Program. H. City Manager's Monthly Report. Mr. Kueny introduced Mary Lindley, Director of Community Services, to provide an overview of the recent events and activities in the Community Development Department. Ms. Lindley discussed the expansion of the Senior Center, credit card payments for recreation classes, bids for eight lighted tennis courts, and the Easter Egg Hunt Event. She highlighted the new Women's Sports League and discussed the pilot program to test charging a small fee for open gym on Sundays. Ms. Lindley announced the Senior Boutique and Bake Sale will be held on March 25. In response to Councilmember Perez, Ms. Lindley stated charging for open gym was underway and would be evaluated in June. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 3 6. PUBLIC COMMENT March 18, 1998 Patricia Feiner Arkin, 6465 LaCumbre Road, Somis, discussed the problems with trucks on State Route 118 traveling through Moorpark. She recommended the Council change its focus from the State Route (S.R.) bypass and join forces with the Las Posas Valley to pursue pushing for a weigh and inspection station and no expansion of the width of S.R. 118. Edward Kline, 2572 Broad, Simi Valley, addressed the Council regarding a Code Enforcement matter. Dave Ruth, 5087 E. Kingsgrove, Somis, requested the Council support the Las Posas Valley in the pursuit of lessening truck traffic through Moorpark and the Las Posas Valley. He indicated his opposition to widening S.R. 118. Len Warren, 3970 Donlon, Somis, requested the Council join "Save Our Somis" to keep S.R. 118 safe and to oppose "^ the expansion to four lanes. Eloise Brown, 13193 Annette Street, addressed the Council regarding the possible loss of funding for widening Highway 23. She stated her support for widening of Highway 23. Mayor Hunter announced that VCTC would be holding a community workshop regarding the funding for Highway 23 on March 23, in Somis. Lori Rutter, 11611 Pinedale Road, discussed the SOAR (Save Open Space and Agricultural Resources) initiative. 7. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA: Mayor Hunter stated he intended to pull Items C, E, and I from the Consent Calendar. 8. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Councilmember Wozniak stated VCTC was trying to change rail adjustments on Transporation Development Act (Transportation Development Act) funds received through the County. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 4 March 18, 1998 A. Consider Adoption of an Update to the Noise Element of the General Plan and Amendment of the Municipal Code to Add Chapter 17.53 - Noise Ordinance, Which Will Implement the Noise Element and Establish Standards and Procedures to Control Noise in the City of Moorpark; General Plan Amendment 97 -04 and Zoning Code Amendment 97 -07. Staff Recommendation: Continue the first reading of the Noise Ordinance to April 15, 1998. (Public Hearing Closed; Continued from 3/4/98) Mayor Hunter announced that the public hearing was closed on March 4 and indicated that there were no speakers on the item. MOTION: Councilmember Evans moved and Councilmember Wozniak seconded a motion to continue the first reading of the Noise Ordinance to April 15, 1998. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. B. Consider Proposals for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds ($194,648) for FY 1998/99. Staff Recommendation: 1) Authorize Public Service funding for FY 1998/99 as follows: Catholic Charities $ 9,597 Senior Nutrition $ 91000 Senior Center Part -Time Staff $10,600 2) Authorize $141,241 for the identification, acquisition and development of property or properties for Affordable Housing for Low and Very Low Income persons, such authorization to include other costs associated with the acquisition of the property and facilitation of its development and use for the purpose stated, either for rental or purchase and 3) Authorize $24,210 for administrative costs. (Public Hearing Closed; Continued from 2/18/98) Ms. Burns gave the staff report. Mayor Hunter announced that the public hearing was closed on March 4 and indicated that there were no speakers on the item. Mayor Hunter discussed the process of allocating CDBG funds. Councilmember Wozniak stated it was a difficult task to allocate only $29,000 for $89,000 in requests. Councilmember Perez recommended reallocating the funds by deducting from the three recommendations to provide $2,000 to Channel Counties Legal Services. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 5 March 18, 1998 Councilmember Teasley recommended allocating $1,000 to the Ventura County Library Literacy Program. Councilmember Evans supported the Ad Hoc Committee recommendation. He stated his support for the Ventura County Library Literacy Program but was concerned about funding availability. In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Burns stated she did not know if a lower funding level is provided for adult literacy, whether services can still be provided. In response to Councilmember Perez, Mr. Kueny stated the Senior Center Part -Time staff is a current position funded by the AAA grant that expires in June 1998 and an alternate funding source was required. He stated the Senior Center Part -Time staff was eligible to be funded by CDBG. MOTION: Councilmember Perez moved to allocate public service funding as follows: Catholic Charities - $8,597 Senior Nutrition - $9,000 Senior Center Part -Time Staff - $8,600 Channel Counties Legal Services - $2,000 Library Literacy Program - $1,000 The motion failed due to lack of a second. MOTION: Councilmember Evans moved and Councilmember Teasley seconded a motion to 1) Authorize Public Service funding for FY 1998/99 as follows: Catholic Charities - $9,097 Senior Nutrition - $9,000 Senior Center Part -Time Staff - $10,100 Library Literacy Program - $1,000 2) Authorize $141,241 for the identification, acquisition and development of property or properties for Affordable Housing for Low and Very Low Income persons, such authorization to include other costs associated with the acquisition of the property and facilitation of its development and use for the purpose stated, either for rental or purchase and 3) Authorize $24,210 for administrative costs. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. C. Reallocation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds ($154,917) from FY 1995/96 and FY 1996/97. Staff Recommendation: 1) Reallocate $154,917 ($119,917 if Item 2 is approved) from FY 1995/96 and FY 1996/97 to the identification, acquisition and development of property Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 6 March 18, 1998 or properties for Affordable Housing for Low and Very Low Income persons, such authorization to include other costs associated with the acquisition of the property and facilitation of its development and use for the purpose stated; and, 2) Reallocate $35,000 in unexpended funds from FY 1995/96 for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements to be made to the Community Center during its expansion project. (Public Hearing Closed; Continued from 2/18/98) Ms. Burns gave the staff report. MOTION: Councilmember Teasley moved and Councilmember Perez seconded a motion to approve staff recommendation. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. 10. PRESENTATION /ACTION /DISCUSSION: A. Consider Minor Modification No. 13 to Commercial Planned Development CPD 89 -2 Located at the Northwest Corner of Los Angeles Avenue and Park Lane (301 W. Los Angeles Avenue) on the Application of Shell Oil Company for the Installation of Providing a Curb -Cut on Los Angeles Avenue for Access to the Shell Service Station in the Commercial Planned Development Zone (APN 511- 08 -45). Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 98- denying the applicant's request for additional access from the Shell Service Station and Car Wash to Los Angeles Avenue. (Continued from 2/18/98) Mr. Miller gave the staff report. Wes Pringle, 23421 S. Pointe Drive, Laguna Hills, addressed the Council as a representative of Shell Oil. He discussed the three options proposed for the driveway. Ahmad Ghaderi, 207 W. Alameda, Burbank, addressed the Council as a representative for Shell Oil. He indicated his support for the curb -cut proposal. He discussed a prior staff report which supported a proposed angle driveway. Mayor Hunter proposed a modification to Option C, which would create an elbow driveway similar to the Burger King driveway. He stated the applicant had agreed to the proposal which would satisfy an egress only right turn and not cause a blind spot. In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Lovett stated the proposed modification to Option C may be feasible; Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 7 March 18, 1998 however, the close proximity of the proposed driveway to the intersection was a concern. He discussed the necessary approval by Caltrans. CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to direct staff to bring back a resolution for approval and new sketch of modified Option C. B. Consider Status Report Regarding Vesting Tentative Tract 4982, Moorpark Country Club Estates (Bollinger Development Corporation /Toll Brothers, Inc.) Staff Recommendation: Council ask the developers any questions it deems appropriate and then refer the matter to the Ad Hoc Committee. Paul Bollinger discussed the events which have occurred with regard to the project. He stated the title had been obtained for the Mormon Church property. He discussed the progress of the development agreement and grading permit. He requested the Council direct staff to hire a planning consultant to oversee the project. In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Bollinger stated Toll Brothers would initially take charge of the entire project and Bollinger would hold the title during the completion of the golf courses. In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Bollinger indicated the appeal process would close in early April, allowing him to complete the purchase of the property. In response to Councilmember Wozniak, Mr. Bollinger stated the project is proposed to be constructed as previously approved, although Toll Brothers would be submitting residential elevations and floor plans for Council's approval. In response to Councilmember Evans, Mr. Bollinger stated Toll Brothers would be signing the development agreement. CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to refer the item to the Ad Hoc Committee. C. Approve Award of Contract for Space Needs Study and Consider Resolution No. 98 -1446 Amending the FY 1998/99 Budget for Funding of the Study. Staff Recommendation: 1) Approve the award of a contract for a Space Needs Study to Leach Mounce Architects in the amount of $43,620; and, 2) Adopt Resolution No. 98 -1446 appropriating $30,000 from the City Hall Building Fund Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 8 March 18, 1998 and $15,000 from the Police Facilities Fund for the study. (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) Mr. Nowak gave the staff report. In response to Councilmember Wozniak, Mr. Nowak stated the funds were restricted and could only be used for this purpose. MOTION: Councilmember Evans moved and Councilmember Perez seconded a motion to approve staff recommendation. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. 11. CONSENT CALENDAR: MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember Evans seconded a motion to pull Items ll.C., ll.E., and ll.I. and approve the balance of the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. A. Consider Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of February 18, 1998. Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes as processed. B. Consider Approval of Warrant Register of March 18, 1998. Fiscal Year 1997/98 Manual Warrants 40947 - 40954 $ 5,933.56 Regular Warrants 40959 - 40983 - D $ 12,182.51 40984 - 41057 - V $ 34,597.44 Staff Recommendation: Approve the Warrant Register. D. Consider Resolution No. 98 -1447 Amendinq the FY 1997/98 Budget to Provide Funds for the City's Share of Certain Costs Related to the Development of the Calleauas Creek Watershed Management Plan. Staff Recommendation: 1) Approve City funding, in the amount of $2,500, for the City's share of consultant costs related to the development of the Calleguas Creek Management Plan; 2) Direct staff to forward a check in said amount to the lead agency for this project — the Calleguas Municipal Water District — to be placed into a special account (Account 47011) established for this project; 3) Adopt Resolution No. 98 -1447 appropriating funds in said amount from the General Fund and amending the FY 1997/98 Budget Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 9 March 18, 1998 for Department 800 — Public Works Administration. (Continued from 3/4/98; ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) F. Consider Reauest for the Exoneration of Bonds for Improvements in the Following Tracts in Mountain Meadows: 4340, 4340 -4, 4341 -1, 4342 -2, 4342 -5 (UWC- Moorpark Investors, LTD) . Staff Recommendation: 1) Accept the subject improvements as complete; and, 2) Authorize the City Clerk to exonerate the bonds as set forth in the report. G. Consider Agreement Between the City of Moorpark and Waste Management of California Doing Business As (DBA) the Simi Valley Landfill and Recycling Center for Local Impacts. Staff Recommendation: Approve the agreement, subject to final language changes by the City Manager and City Attorney, and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement. H. Consider Resolution No. 98 -1448 and Application to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, ( "FEMA "), to Receive Disaster Assistance Monies Related to El Nino Storm Damages. Staff Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to act on behalf of the City, and execute the attached forms to initiate the FEMA Disaster relief process for the City. The following items were pulled from the Consent Calendar for individual consideration: C. Consider Resolution No. 98 -1446 Establishing Parking Restrictions on Portions of High Street West of Moorpark Avenue. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 98- 1446 establishing parking restrictions on a portion of High Street. Mayor Hunter indicated an amendment to the third recital in the resolution. MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved and Councilmember Perez seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 98 -1446 as amended. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. E. Consider Appointment of Tenant Commissioner to the Area Housing Authority of the County of Ventura. Staff Recommendation: Confirm the appointment of Vina June Milburn to the Area Housing Authority Board as the tenant representative. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 10 March 18, 1998 Mayor Hunter commended Ms. Milburn for her service as Tenant Commissioner and supported her reappointment. MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved and Councilmember Teasley seconded a motion to confirm the appointment of Vina June Milburn to the Area Housing Authority Board as the tenant representative. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. I. Consider Resolution No. 98 -1450, Amending the Salary Plan for Competitive Service, Non - Competitive Service and Hourly Employees, and Rescinding Resolution 98 -1431. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 98 -1450. Mayor Hunter indicated an amendment to the second recital in the resolution. MOTION: Councilmember Perez moved and Councilmember Evans seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 98 -1450 as amended. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 12. ORDINANCES: None. 13. CLOSED SESSION: None was held. 14. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember Evans seconded a motion to adjourn in memory of Harbor Patrol Officer Paul Korber who was killed in the line of duty. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. The time was 9:10 p.m. �i A / ATTEST: Deborah S. Traffe stedt, City Clerk