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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1998 0520 CC REGMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL Moorpark, California May 20, 1998 A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark was held on May 20, 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 7:28 p.m. 2. INVOCATION: Pastor Janet Kingsley, Joyful Life Center of Truth, led the invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mr. Miller led the Pledge of Allegiance. 4. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Evans, Perez, Teasley, Wozniak and Mayor Hunter. Staff Present: Steven Kueny, City Manager; John Nowak, Assistant City Manager; Cheryl Kane, City Attorney; Nelson Miller, Director of Community Development; Mary Lindley, Director of Community Services; Ken Gilbert, Director of Public Works; Dirk Lovett, City Engineer; Don Reynolds, Administrative Services Manager, Nancy Burns, Management Analyst; Wayne Loftus, Planning Manager; Captain Mike Lewis, Sheriff's Department; Deborah Traffenstedt, City Clerk and Lisa Pope, Deputy City Clerk. 5. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS: A. Recognition of Eagle Scout Christopher London Recognition of Eagle Scout Christopher London was continued to June 17, 1998. B. Recognition of Moorpark High School Academic Decathlon Team Mayor Hunter recognized the Moorpark High School Academic Decathlon Team and presented certificates of recognition to the members. C. Recognition of Police Department staff - Sr. Deputy Jeff Hill and Deputy Brad Clifton Mayor Hunter presented certificates of recognition to Sr. Deputy Jeff Hill and Deputy Brad Clifton. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 2 May 20, 1998 D. Recognition of Miss Teen Moorpark Mayor Hunter presented a certificate of recognition to Courtney Gruttemeyer as Miss Teen Moorpark. E. Recognition of Crop Walk Organizers Mayor Hunter presented a certificate of recognition to Pastor Sandy Liddell of Moorpark United Methodist Church on behalf of the Crop Walk Organizers. F. Introduction of New City Employee - John Libiez, Principal Planner Mayor Hunter introduced Principal Planner John Libiez. G. Clean Air Month Proclamation Mayor Hunter read the Clean Air Month Proclamation. H. Proclamation Declaring June 7, 1998 as Cancer Survivors Day Mayor Hunter read the proclamation declaring June 7, 1998 as Cancer Survivors Day and presented the proclamation to Mark Flitcraft, Cancer Program Coordinator from Simi Valley Hospital. I. City Manager's Monthly Report The City Manager's Monthly Report was deferred to June 17, 1998. 6. PUBLIC COMMENT: Tony Simen, 726 Nogales Avenue, discussed the importance of Virginia Colony Park. He discussed the annual cost for maintenance of the park and urged Council to review the budget to enable Virginia Colony Park to remain open. Gerald Goldstein, 11932 Los Angeles Avenue, congratulated the Academic Decathlon Team. He addressed the Council in opposition to closing Monte Vista Park. AT THIS POINT in the meeting, a recess was declared to convene the Redevelopment Agency. The time was 8:02 p.m. The Council reconvened at 8:51 p.m. 7. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA: CONSENSUS: By Consensus, the Council determined to hear Item 10.I. after Item 10. A. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 3 May 20, 1998 CONSENSUS: By Consensus, the Council determined to continue Item 10.H. to June 3. 8. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. Consider Hidden Creek Ranch Specific Plan (Specific Plan No. 8 /SP 93 -1), General Plan Amendment No. 93 -1, and Zone Change 93 -3 (Prezoning) , Applicant: Hidden Creek Ranch Partners (Continued from May 6, 1998). Staff Recommendation: 1) Accept public testimony, 2) Close the public hearing, 3) Discuss the Specific Plan and related applications and 4) Continue the hearing to a special or adjourned meeting to further discuss the project. AT THIS POINT in the meeting, Councilmember Teasley left the dais due to a potential conflict of interest. The time was 8 :55 p.m. Mr. Miller gave the staff report. Gary Austin, 959 South Coast Drive #490, Costa Mesa, Messenger Investment Company, stated they had signed the amendment to the consulting services agreement which would allow updating of the draft Specific Plan documents and they had deposited the requested funds. He stated they were working with staff to incorporate the changes made by the Planning Commission and staff. He concurred with the staff recommendation to close the public hearing. Kim Ramseyer, 3883 Ternez Drive, addressed the Council in opposition to the project. Carolyn Mallory, 6048 Fairview Place, Agoura, addressed the Council as a representative of the Moorpark College astronomy program. She discussed the method of teaching used at the College, enrollment, and use of the observatory. She stated her concerns regarding relocating the observatory on the Hidden Creek Ranch site. Tim Saivar, 15594 Mallory Court, discussed the traffic analysis and his concerns with the limited access planned in and out of the project. He discussed the possibility of a Spring Road connector and Campus Park extension. He felt Alamos Canyon Road would be a viable and good access. He suggested that the project be conditioned to allow homes to be built per the number of connector roads. He stated it was unnecessary for another shopping center in the area. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 4 May 20, 1998 Bill Otto, 4261 Heatherdale Court, stated the sales tax revenues would increase and the sales tax leakage to neighboring cities would also increase. He discussed his concerns with the long -term water supply. Don Ulmer, 14851 Marquette Circle, outlined a letter he had submitted to Council detailing 18 reasons to reject the Hidden Creek Ranch project. Elaine Freeman, 2509 E. Thousand Oaks Boulevard, addressed the Council as the representative of Ventura Pacific Capital property owners. She requested the Council consider allowing concurrent phasing and stated that access to the west could be developed earlier. She said her clients would like to participate in the development agreement. Mitchel Kahn, 300 Esplanade Drive, representing Sunshine Ranch, stated it was necessary to plan for growing populations or to find potentially suitable land for development. He requested a density be allowed for his client's property consistent with the rest of the specific plan. He stated that all land owners of properties in the Specific Plan should have been invited to work on the development agreement. Roseann Mikos, 14271 E. Cambridge Street, addressed the Council in opposition to the project. She stated the benefits of the project would not outweigh the impacts. Ms. Traffenstedt indicated that two written statement cards in opposition and one written statement card in favor of the project were received. The following written statement card was received in favor of the project: Ken Scribner, Moorpark The following written statement cards were received in opposition to the project: Midge Miller, Moorpark Cheri Ackermann, Moorpark Mr. Austin stated no new comments had been introduced. He stated that their proposed contribution for the State Route (S.R.) 118 Bypass, along with the dedication of right of way by other property owners would ensure its construction. He discussed the amount of open space and other amenities included in the plan. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 5 May 20, 1998 In response to Councilmember Perez, Mr. Austin stated that a shopping center to serve the area near the College had been requested during the workshops on the project. He stated the number of acres designated for retail had been reduced from approximately 32 to 16. He stated they had no intention of creating strip malls. Mayor Hunter closed public hearing. CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to continue the item to June 3, 1998. Councilmember Perez stated all public comments and input were important and he wanted to assure the community that the Council was not taking the process lightly. CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to hear Item 10. A. followed by Item 10.I. then continue with the Public Hearing items and the remainder of the agenda. AT THIS POINT in the meeting, the Council took a recess. The time was 9:42 p.m. The Council reconvened at 10:03 p.m. with all Councilmembers present excluding Councilmember Teasley. MOTION: Councilmember Perez moved and Councilmember Wozniak seconded a motion to reconsider action taken on Item 9.A. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. MOTION: Councilmember Perez moved and Councilmember Wozniak seconded a motion to continue Item 9.A. to May 27, 1998. In response to Councilmember Evans, Mr. Nowak stated the budget discussion was scheduled for June 3, 1998. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote, 4 -0 Councilmember Teasley absent. Councilmember Teasley returned to the dais at 10:07 p.m. 10. PRESENTATION /ACTION /DISCUSSION: A. Consider Revisions to Mobilehome Park Rent Stabilization Ordinance. (Continued from May 6, 1998) Staff Recommendation: Introduce Ordinance No. for first reading. Ms. Burns gave the staff report. Tim Bitting, 6480 Katherine Road, Simi Valley, addressed the Council representing Wanda Hough of the Moorpark Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 6 May 20, 1998 Mobilehome Park. He stated their concerns regarding vacancy control, no recontrol. Alice Rowan, 15750 Los Angeles Avenue, addressed the Council in opposition to the ordinance. She stated her concerns regarding no recontrol. Robert Coldren of Hart, King and Coldren, representing the owner of the Villa del Arroyo Mobilehome Park, addressed the Council in opposition to the ordinance. He urged Council to vote against the ordinance. He stated if the rent control law was passed it would jeopardize the subsidies currently provided to some families who do not get rent increases. In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Coldren stated the hardship consideration in the ordinance would be jeopardized because they would challenge the entire ordinance. Ms. Traffenstedt indicated that five written statement cards in favor of the ordinance were received. The following written statement cards were received in favor of the ordinance: James Carpenter, Moorpark Louise VanBree, Moorpark Sylvia Carpenter, Moorpark Madeline Kucinskas, Moorpark Janet Murphy, Moorpark Councilmember Evans stated several petitions had been submitted by Villa Del Arroyo residents in favor of the ordinance. He encouraged the Council to move forward. Ms. Kane read the ordinance title. MOTION: Councilmember Evans moved and Councilmember Teasley seconded a motion to waive further reading. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. MOTION: Councilmember Evans moved and Councilmember Teasley seconded a motion to declare Ordinance No. 242 introduced for first reading. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. I. Consider Report of the Council Ad Hoc Committee Regarding the proposed Save Open Space and Agricultural Resources (SOAR) Initiative. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 7 May 20, 1998 Councilmember Evans gave the report on behalf of the Save Open Space and Agricultural Resources Ad Hoc Committee. He provided a brief overview of the Committee's recommendations for three ballot measures. Councilmember Teasley stated that she concurred with Councilmember Evans' comments. Gary Austin, 959 South Coast Drive, #490, Costa Mesa, discussed the effect of the proposed SOAR initiative measure on the Hidden Creek Ranch project. He indicated his support for the Ad Hoc Committee proposal as summarized by Councilmember Evans. Eloise Brown, 13193 Annette Street, addressed the Council in opposition to the SOAR initiative. Richard Francis, South "A" Street, addressed the Council as one of the authors of the citizens SOAR initiative. He discussed the proposed measures as presented by Councilmember Evans. He stated the measures were reactive and not well prepared. Councilmember Perez stated the SOAR initiative disregarded the General Plan amendment process. Mr. Francis stated that the SOAR initiative was defensible. Roseann Mikos, 14371 Cambridge Street, stated the SOAR initiative did not restrict development within the existing City boundaries. She spoke in opposition to the Ad Hoc Committee's proposal. Ms. Traffenstedt indicated that one written statement card in favor and two written statement cards in opposition of the Ad Hoc Committee's proposal were received. The following written statement card was received in favor of the proposal: David Schwabaur, Moorpark The following written statement cards were received in opposition to the proposal: Janet Murphey, Moorpark Cheri Ackermann, Moorpark Councilmember Evans stated he felt that citizens who had signed the SOAR initiative petition were not aware of the ramifications of the initiative. He stated that the Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 8 May 20, 1998 Committee was requesting the opportunity to work with the City Attorney to develop the three proposed ordinances. Councilmember Wozniak stated alternative measures were worth investigating. Councilmember Perez stated his objection to the SOAR initiative was the loss of control over managed growth. In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Kane explained that if more than one measure of similar nature were placed on the ballot, the one which received the highest number of votes would prevail. In response to Mayor Hunter, Councilmember Evans explained that the Committee was recommending to place three measures on the ballot. MOTION: Councilmember Perez moved and Councilmember Evans seconded a motion to direct the Ad Hoc Committee to work with the City Attorney to prepare the three proposed measures. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to reorder the agenda by continuing Item 9.C. to June 17, 1998, Item 10.F. to May 27, 1998, and Item 10.H. to June 3, 1998. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS: B. Public Hearing to Consider the Special Devices, Inc. Reorganization: Annexation of 56.84 Acres (Parcel A) of Land to the City of Moorpark and Detachment of 56.84 Acres From the Ventura County Resource Conservation District - Property Located at the East End of Los Angeles Avenue and Highway 23 South of the Railroad Tracks; (Parcel "A" Only) is Located South the Existing City Limits. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 98- approving and ordering the Special Devices Incorporation Reorganization: Annexation to the City of Moorpark / Detachment from the Ventura County Resource Conservation District (Annexation No. 97 -13). Mr. Loftus gave the staff report. Edward J. Ball Jr., 521 Spectrum Circle #B, representing Special Devices, Inc., stated he was available to answer questions. Mayor Hunter closed the public hearing. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 9 May 20, 1998 MOTION: Councilmember Perez moved and Councilmember Teasley seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 98 -1458 approving and ordering the Special Devices Incorporation Reorganization: Annexation to the City of Moorpark / Detachment from the Ventura County Resource Conservation District (Annexation No. 97 -13). The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. C. Consider General Plan Amendment No. 97 -1, to Amend the Land Use and Circulation Elements; Zone Change No. 97 -5, to Establish Zone Districts and Controlling Development Standards; and the Moorpark Downtown Specific Plan No. 95- 1, which Includes Land Use and Zoning Maps, a Streetscape Beautification Program, Pedestrian and Traffic Circulation Improvements, Design Guidelines, Development Standards, and Implementation Programs to Guide Future Development (Continued from April 15, 1998). Staff Recommendation: 1) Discuss issues and recommendations and provide direction to staff regarding any additional revisions to the Downtown Specific Plan; 2) Direct staff to prepare the Final Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program; 3) Direct staff to prepare a draft resolution approving the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program, General Plan Amendment No. 97 -1 and the Downtown Specific Plan No. 95 -1, subject to incorporation of required revisions; and 4) Direct staff to prepare a draft ordinance approving Zone Change No. 97 -5. Continued to June 17, 1998. 10. PRESENTATION /ACTION /DISCUSSION: B. Resolution Opposing Proposition 227. (Continued from May 6, 1998) Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate. Councilmember Perez requested the City Council indicate opposition to Proposition 227. MOTION: Councilmember Perez moved and Councilmember Wozniak seconded a motion to adopt a resolution opposing Proposition 227. Councilmember Teasley stated her concern that it was not appropriate for the Council to address Proposition 227. "-' The question was called and the motion failed 2 -3, Mayor Hunter, Councilmember Evans and Councilmember Teasley dissenting. C. Reconsider Co- Sponsorship of Fourth of July High Street Event. Staff Recommendation: Uphold the decision of May 6 and deny the invitation to co- sponsor the Fourth of July Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 10 May 20, 1998 event, take whatever action is deemed appropriate to assist with marketing the event, and offer to assist in obtaining insurance if the applicant so desires. Mr. Reynolds gave the staff report. Scott Green, 11304 Broadview, discussed the planning that had occurred for the event. He stated there was a large amount of support for the event by merchants and residents. Don Emerson, 11235 Broadview Drive, requested the Council co- sponsor the event. In response to Councilmember Evans, Mr. Reynolds recommended the Council not co- sponsor the event due to possible liability and to be consistent with past history of co- sponsorship. Councilmember Perez stated it would be more prudent for the City to not sponsor the event. Councilmember Wozniak indicated that the Council had decided in the past to not sponsor similar events and should remain consistent. He supported the event but felt the City should not sponsor. Councilmember Teasley stated that although she applauded the efforts of the Mr. Green, she could not support co- sponsorship. CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to not co- sponsor the event. D. Status Report on Proposed Development Agreement for Specific Plan No. 8 / Hidden Creek Ranch (Messenger) . (Continued from May 6, 1998) Staff Recommendation: Consider report from Ad Hoc Committee and continue to June 3, 1998. Mr. Kueny gave the staff report. In response to Councilmember Evans, Mr. Miller stated the Planning Commission would hear the item on June 8, 1998. Gary Austin, 959 South Coast Drive #490, Costa Mesa, urged the Council to forward the agreement to the Planning Commission for review. In response to Councilmember Evans, Mr. Austin stated the S.R. 118 bypass was indirectly addressed through the $4,000 fee per dwelling unit for City wide traffic mitigation, Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 11 May 20, 1998 which would be used for the bypass. He stated the bypass was not included in the development agreement because the Council had not made a policy decision regarding how to implement the bypass. In response to Councilmember Evans, Mr. Miller stated the infrastructure plan would be required prior to approval of any applications for other entitlements. He stated completion of the infrastructure plan would occur approximately six months following any action taken by the Council on the Specific Plan. In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Kueny stated the library facilities fee proposed in the development agreement was consistent with the City Council resolution setting such fees. In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Kueny stated the Council could determine the number of lighted tennis courts but there was a cap on the funds to be spent for park improvements. -- MOTION: Councilmember Perez moved and Councilmember Wozniak seconded a motion to direct the Planning Commission to hold public hearings on the item beginning June 8, 1998. The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0, Councilmember Teasley absent. E. Consider Adoption of Ordinance No. 243, Amending Title 8 of the Moorpark Municipal Code by Adding Chapter 8.34, Skate Facility. Staff Recommendation: Introduce Ordinance No. 243, Skateboard and In -line Skate Facility, for first reading. Ms. Lindley gave the staff report. In response to Councilmember Evans, Ms. Lindley stated there were 75 registered users for the skateboard park. In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Lindley stated the ordinance would comply with State law and therefore wrist pads were not required. Ms. Traffenstedt read the ordinance title. MOTION: Councilmember Evans moved and Councilmember Teasley —' seconded a motion to waive further reading. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. MOTION: Councilmember Evans moved and Councilmember Teasley seconded a motion to declare Ordinance No. 243 introduced for first reading. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 12 May 20, 1998 F. Consider Comments to be Provided to County of Ventura on Moorpark Road Realignment, South of Tierra Rejada Road - Draft Environmental Impact Report. Staff Recommendation: Authorize the Mayor to execute a letter expressing opposition to the proposed project. Continued to May 27, 1998. G. Consider Arroyo Vista Community Park Tennis Court Conceptual Plan. Staff Recommendation: Approve the conceptual layout for the eight lighted tennis courts, approve the phasing plan, and direct staff to proceed with design plans and specifications. Ms. Lindley gave the staff report. In response to Councilmember Teasley, Ms. Lindley discussed the security lighting for Phase II of the project. Robert Pereira, 4074 Brindisi Place, stated the Moorpark Tennis Club supported the proposal. Ms. Traffenstedt indicated that six written statement cards in favor of the project were received. The following written statement card was received in favor of the project: Cheri Ackermann, Moorpark Frederick Maki, Moorpark Wendy Schoenburg, Moorpark Randy Miyake, Moorpark Midge Miller, Moorpark Alice Tsing, Moorpark In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Lindley stated lighting in Phase I made the courts fully usable. She discussed reasons for waiting to complete the hardscape. Mayor Hunter stated his concern with the appearance of the facility without hardscape competed. MOTION: Councilmember Evans moved and Councilmember Perez seconded a motion to approve the staff recommendation. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. H. Consider Park Donation Guidelines. Parks and Recreation Commission and Staff Recommendation: Approve the Park Partnership Donation Program, incorporating staff's proposed change to eliminate the resident restriction on memorial donations, and approve the establishment of the Recreation Scholarship and Event Sponsorship Programs. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 13 May 20, 1998 Continued to June 3, 1998. 11. CONSENT CALENDAR: MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember Evans seconded a motion to pull Item 11.L and approve the balance of the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. A. Consider Approval of Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of March 11, 1998. Consider Approval of Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of Aril 1, 1998. Consider Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of April 1, 1998. Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes as processed. B. Consider Approval of Warrant Register of May 20, 1998. Fiscal Year 1997/98 Manual Warrants 41453 -41458 $ 20,737.55 Regular Warrants 41459 - 41497 - D $ 306,632.23 41498 - 41614 - V $ 171,954.19 Staff Recommendation: Approve the Warrant Register. C. Consider Authorizina Citv Manaaer to ADDrove a Professional Services Agreement Between the City and Kinko's Moorpark for Reproduction of the Agenda Packet and Related City Reports. Staff Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to approve a Professional Services Agreement between the City and Kinko's Moorpark for reproduction of the agenda packet and related city reports, subject to final language approval by the City Attorney. D. Consider Approval of a Certificate of Acceptance for an Easement Deed for Additional Street Right -of -Way Grant on the East Side of Spring Road at the Arroyo Simi Bridge (Spring Road Bridge). Staff Recommendation: Approve the Certificate of Acceptance for the subject deed and direct the City Clerk to forward said deed and certificate to the County Recorder for recordation. E. Consider Amendment to the City's Landscape Maintenance Agreement. Staff Recommendation: Approve the Amendment to the City's Landscape Maintenance Agreement and authorize Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 14 May 20, 1998 the City Manager to sign the Amendment and future amendments to the Agreement that add additional areas for maintenance. F. Approve Resolution No. 98 -1459 Identifying Individuals Authorized to Make Fund Transfers. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 98 -1459 identifying individuals authorized to make fund transfers. G. Consider Ventura Reaional Sanitation District Property Tax Transfer Agreement. Staff Recommendation: Approve the Agreement for the Transfer of Property Taxes and Unitary Taxes, pending final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, and authorize the Mayor to sign on behalf of the City. H. Approval of Professional Services Aareement for Plannin Consultant. Staff Recommendation: Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Planning Corporation for professional planning services and authorize the City Manager to sign the Agreement. I. Consider the Acceptance of Improvements and Bond Reduction for Tract 3963 -4 - Warmington Homes (Continued from April 15, 1998). Staff Recommendation: 1) Accept the improvements as complete, 2) Authorize the City Clerk to exonerate the Grading, Parking Area, Monumentation bonds and the check deposits, and 3) Authorize the City Clerk to reduce the street and drainage bonds to 10% for a one year maintenance period, subject to the Engineering Department's final approval at that time. J. Request for Approval to Replace Existing Part -time Clerical Position With One -Half of a Full -time Clerical Position, Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 98 -1460 Amending the City's Classification Plan by Adding the Job Description for Clerk Typist and Rescinding Resolution No. 98 -1452 and Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 98 -1461 Amending the Salary Plan for Competitive Service, Non - competitive Service and Hourly Employees, and Rescinding Resolution No. 98 -1453. Staff Recommendation: 1) Approve conversion of the part -time clerical position in the Community Development Department to one -half of a full -time clerk typist position, 2) Adopt Resolution No. 98 -1460 establishing a Classification Plan and Job Description for Non- Competitive and Competitive Service Employees, creating the Job Description for Clerk Typist, and Rescinding Resolution No. 98 -1452 (all other existing job descriptions will be included with the new resolution and remain unchanged) and 3) Adopt Resolution No. 98 -1461 amending the Salary Plan for Competitive Service, Non - Competitive Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 15 May 20, 1998 Service and Hourly Employees, and rescinding Resolution No. 98 -1453. K. Status on Moorpark Country Club Estates Project. Staff Recommendation: Receive and file the report. M. Consider Authorization for Amendment to the Professional Services Aareement with RRM Desian Group for Revisions to the Downtown Specific Plan. Staff Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to sign an addendum to the Professional Services Agreement with RRM Design Group for preparation of revisions to the Downtown Specific Plan and related environmental documents in an amount not to exceed $7,000. The following item was pulled from the Consent Calendar for individual consideration: L. Determination on Location for the Police Resource Center and Authorization to Proceed with Improvement Construction, and Adoption of Resolution No. 98- Amending the FY 1998- 99 Budget for Funding of Improvements. Staff Recommendation: Make a determination of the location for the relocation of the Police Resource Center, authorize improvement construction to proceed, and adopt Resolution No. 98- amending the FY 1998 -99 budget for funding of the improvements, if needed. Mr. Nowak gave the staff report. Captain Lewis spoke in favor of relocating to Flory Avenue. He indicated that the option provided the opportunity for future expansion of services. He stated funding could be derived from grants. He discussed the anticipated cost savings. He discussed the benefits of the proposed location being in the area in which the greatest number of calls for service and higher crime levels occur. In response to Councilmember Perez, Mr. Kueny stated the lease would be with the City not the County and that the land use should not be an issue because of language in the agreement. Mayor Hunter stated he favored the proposal because the trend in law enforcement was to place stations in the community. He stated the proposal would enhance obtaining volunteers for the resource center. In response to Councilmember Perez, Captain Lewis stated education and signage would assist in informing the Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 16 May 20, 1998 community about the new location. He stated parking would be better at the proposed site. Mayor Hunter discussed the concept of a resource center versus a police station. Councilmember Teasley expressed concern regarding maintaining costs at the current level due to the budget constraints. Mr. Kueny requested that the Council consider allowing staff to study space utilization for the Flory Avenue building to determine if more than just police staff can be accommodated. He suggested that staff could move forward with finalizing the lease and then come back with plans for the layout of the building. Mayor Hunter stated that now was not the time to plan for other staff use for the Flory Avenue building. MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Mayor Hunter seconded a motion to direct staff to work with the Moorpark Unified — School District to come up with a lease agreement covering all of the salient points, including land use and language about other than police use in the Flory Avenue building at some point in time, and that a draft lease agreement be brought back to the Council's June 3, 1998 meeting. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Mayor Hunter questioned staff regarding the need for an action on an appropriation. Mr. Nowak responded that a motion would be in order to have the same funds that were previously allocated for the Police Resource Center available for the proposed new Police Service Center, and that the motion should be to redirect the previous appropriation for that purpose. MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved and Councilmember Evans seconded a motion to redirect the previous budget appropriation for the Police Resource Center to be used for the new Flory Avenue Police Service Center. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 12. ORDINANCES: A. Consider Ordinance No. 241, Amending Chapter 2.32, Parks and Recreation Commission, and Chapter 2.36, Planning Commission. Staff Recommendation: Adopt on second reading, Ordinance No. 241, amending Chapter 2.32, Parks and Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 17 May 20, 1998 Recreation Commission, and Chapter 2.36, Planning Commission. Ms. Traffenstedt read the ordinance title. MOTION: Councilmember Perez moved and Councilmember Wozniak seconded a motion to waive further reading. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. MOTION: Councilmember Perez moved and Councilmember Wozniak seconded a motion to declare Ordinance 241 adopted on second reading. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 13. CLOSED SESSION: None was held. 14. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak seconded a motion to adjourn carried by unanimous voice vote ATTEST: Deborah S. Traffen dt, City C !d and Councilmember Perez ay 27, 19 8. The motion e time 12:40 p.m. rick Hufter, Mayor