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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1998 0617 CC REGMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL Moorpark, California June 17, 1998 A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark was held on June 17, 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 :27 p.m. 2. INVOCATION: Pastor Dave Wilkinson, Moorpark Presbyterian Church, led the invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Deputy City Clerk Pope led the Pledge of Allegiance. 4. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Evans, Perez, Teasley, Wozniak and Mayor Hunter. Staff Present: Steven Kueny, City Manager; Cheryl Kane, City Attorney; John Nowak, Assistant City Manager; Nelson Miller, Director of Community Development; John Libiez; Ken Gilbert, Director of Public Works; Captain Mike Lewis, Sheriff's Department; Mary Lindley, Director of Community Services; Dirk Lovett, City Engineer; Don Reynolds, Administrative Services Manager; Martin Cole, Senior Management Analyst; Shelly Shellabarger, Recreation Superintendent; and Lisa Pope, Deputy City Clerk. 5. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS: A. Proclamation for Moorpark Presbyterian Church 10 year Anniversary Mayor Hunter presented a Certificate of Recognition to Moorpark Presbyterian Church on behalf of their 10 year Anniversary. B. Introduction of New City Employees - Graham Mitchell and Robyn Noseworthy Mayor Hunter introduced and welcomed Graham Mitchell, Senior Management Analyst and Robyn Noseworthy, Clerk Typist. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 2 June 17, 1998 C. Food Share Presentation Jewel Pedi discussed the Food Share Program. D. City Manager's Monthly Report None. 6. PUBLIC COMMENT: Stephen Furst, 3900 Huntercrest Court, discussed his concerns with the Family Sports Wear Store displaying gang and drug insignias. He discussed County ordinances banning tobacco and alcohol advertisements near schools. He urged Council to adopt an ordinance to prohibit displaying drug and gang clothing. Councilmember Evans requested that staff obtain the County ordinances. Councilmember Wozniak stated he had requested that the Sheriff's Department obtain information on what other cities enforce. Captain Lewis indicated they were researching the matter and would provide information to the Council. Mayor Hunter requested information regarding billboard advertisements displaying drug and alcohol material. Eloise Brown, 13193 Annette Street, stated LAFCO had approved the dissolution of the Moorpark Mosquito Abatement District. Councilmember Evans thanked Ms. Brown for her work on the Moorpark Mosquito Abatement District. Thomas Duck, 14663 Loyola, discussed the poor condition of Old Los Angeles Avenue. In response to Mr. Duck, Mr. Kueny stated that portion of Los Angeles Avenue is a State Highway. He stated the City was in negotiations with Caltrans for transfer of the road to the City. Gerald Goldstein, 11932 Los Angeles Avenue, discussed family values. Majorie Johnson, 4450 Autumnglen Court, discussed her concerns with public access to information. AT THIS POINT in the meeting, a recess was declared to convene the Redevelopment Agency. The time was 7 :55 p.m. The Council reconvened at 8:00 p.m. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 3 June 17, 1998 7. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA: CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council continued Item 9.E. to July 1, 1998. Mayor Hunter indicated his intent to pull Item 11.A. from the Consent Calendar. 8. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Councilmember Wozniak requested the Budget and Finance Committee review a memorandum of November 1997 regarding revenues that may be enhanced by the City such as business licenses. Mayor Hunter announced Moorpark's Annual Household Waste Collection Event to be held on June 20, 1998. He announced the Downtown Celebration to be held on June 27, 1998. 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 (PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - - CONTINUED FROM JUNE 10, 1998). Staff Recommendation: 1) Direct staff to prepare a draft resolution for approval or denial of the General Plan Amendment and Specific Plan; 2) Direct staff to prepare a draft ordinance for the prezoning if the intent is for approval; 3) Direct staff to prepare resolutions for initiation of an amendment to the Sphere of Influence and annexation of the properties covered by the Hidden Creek Ranch Specific Plan; and 4) Continue the Item to July 1, 1998. AT THIS POINT in the meeting, Councilmember Teasley left the dais. The time was 8 :05 p.m. Mr. Miller gave the staff report. In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Kueny explained the $4,800 payment per dwelling unit to offset the cost of annexation. He stated that, based on an interest rate of 5 -6 percent, funds would last for more than 70 years. Councilmember Wozniak asked about transferable development rights and whether the Council would like that concept to be included in the specific plan. In response to Councilmember Wozniak, Councilmember Perez stated it had been an idea expressed by the City Manager Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 4 June 17, 1998 and the Committee had supported the concept. He stated it was his preferred way of handling the western area of the plan and would provide for the ultimate transfer option. In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Miller explained that to incorporate the idea of transferable development rights to preserve agricultural land would require assigning an overlay designation to those planning areas. In response to Councilmember Evans, Mr. Miller stated he would provide Council with information regarding the amount of prime agricultural land currently in production. He explained that for the westerly Specific Plan area, the agricultural designation for the flat areas was prime and the designation for the hillside areas with orchards was unique, and that information had been presented by the property owners that the Specific Plan agricultural lands were not economically viable. CONSENSUS: incorporate the Specifi c By consensus, the Council determined to the concept of transferable development rights into Plan. In response to Councilmember Evans, Mr. Miller explained that development west of the arroyo would require a connection of the major access road through the project from the Phase 1 construction over to the existing end of paved Spring Road at Charles Street. He stated that the other Specific Plan property owners have discussed a possible assessment district to fund the extension of the road. Councilmember Perez asked if there were any other issues related to oil wells. In response to Councilmember Perez, Councilmember Wozniak stated he had requested clarification on the allegations of radioactive material. Councilmember Perez asked if the Mayor had clarified his concerns with the City Attorney. Mayor Hunter indicated that he had asked the City Attorney about the process of annexation, zone changes and the statement of overriding consideration, and that he had received clarification. MOTION: Councilmember Perez moved, Councilmember Wozniak seconded a motion to 1) Direct staff to prepare a draft resolution for approval and denial of the General Plan Amendment and Specific Plan; 2) Direct staff to prepare a draft ordinance Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 5 June 17, 1998 for the prezoning if the intent is for approval; 3) Direct staff to prepare resolutions for initiation of an amendment to the Sphere of Influence and annexation of the properties covered by the Hidden Creek Ranch Specific Plan; and 4) Continue the Item to July 1, 1998. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote 4- 0, Councilmember Teasley absent. B. Consider Proposed Development Between the City of Moorpark and Owners of Land Within Hidden Creek Ranch Specific Plan No. 8 (Development Agreement No, 96 -2). Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the public hearing and take public testimony; 2) Close the public hearing; 3) Direct staff to prepare a draft ordinance for approval of a Development Agreement between the City and certain owners of property within Hidden Creek Ranch Specific Plan No. 8; and 4) Continue the Item to the July 1, 1998 regular meeting. Mr. Miller gave the staff report. Gary Austin, 959 South Coast Drive, Suite 490, Costa Mesa, representing Hidden Creek Ranch Partners, indicated he was available to answer questions. Dawn Mortara, 6239 Seabiscuit Place, addressed the Council in opposition to the development agreement. She discussed the traffic mitigation fees and the proposed State Route 118 bypass. She urged Council to not approve the development agreement. Butch Britt, 800 S. Victoria Avenue, Ventura, representing County of Ventura Public Works, discussed concerns regarding increased traffic created by the project. He stated the County should be paid a traffic mitigation fee to mitigate cumulative traffic impacts on County roads. In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Britt stated an acceptable level of service for County roadways was Level of Service D for the Regional Road Network and Level of Service C for all other County roads. Councilmember Evans discussed his concerns regarding truck traffic on Walnut Canyon Road and through the Downtown. Lori Rutter, 11611 Pinedale Road, addressed the Council in opposition to the development agreement. She discussed hillside- grading mitigation. She urged Council to deny the development agreement and to conduct further fiscal impact analyses of the project. Thomas Duck, 14633 Loyola Street, addressed the Council in opposition to the development agreement. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 6 June 17, 1998 Don Ulmer, 14851 Marquette Circle, addressed the Council in opposition to the development agreement. He discussed the citywide traffic mitigation fee program and the necessity for a State Route 23 bypass. He discussed his concerns about developer fees being paid over the life of the project and indicated that the cost estimates for the State Route 118 bypass were underestimated. Maurice Lacour, 6890 N. Auburn Circle, addressed the Council in opposition to the development agreement. He indicated concerns about the west end of Campus Park Drive being extended. He also discussed the location of the school sites. Councilmember Perez stated that the Council did not have say as to where the final school sites were located. He explained that Moorpark Unified School District would select the actual school site locations. Roseann Mikos, 14371 E. Cambridge Street, discussed the proposed agreement to be entered into regarding schools. -- She stated the development agreement could contain a provision requiring the developer to provide 100 percent funding for schools. She discussed open space next to Happy Camp Regional Park as being permanent public open space. She discussed reclaimed and recycled water concerns. In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Kueny explained the reason for the change to Section 6.16 of the development agreement. In response to Councilmember Wozniak, Mr. Kueny provided a brief review of the reclaimed water issue. He stated there were two potential sources for reclaimed water: 1) Water Works District No. 1, and 2) an onsite sewage treatment plant. Councilmember Perez discussed a possible onsite treatment facility and stated the infrastructure was already there and it would be a duplication of facilities. In response to Councilmember Evans, Mr. Kueny stated the draft proposal for the State Route 118 bypass was not included in the development agreement. In response to Councilmember Evans, Mr. Kueny explained the proposed fee to compensate for loss in tax revenue due to annexation. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 7 June 17, 1998 In response to Councilmember Evans, Mr. Kueny discussed the testimony by Superintendent Duffy regarding the proposed agreement between the applicant and the School District. In response to Councilmember Evans, Mr. Austin indicated that Messenger was agreeable to the draft proposal regarding the State Route 118 bypass. MOTION: Councilmember Evans moved and Councilmember Wozniak seconded a motion to continue the public hearing to July 1, 1998. The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0, Councilmember Teasley absent. AT THIS POINT in the meeting, Councilmember Teasley returned to the dais. The time was 9:14 p.m. C. Consider Making Certain Changes to AD84 -2 and Confirming the Assessments for Fiscal Year 1998/99 (CONTINUED FROM JUNE 10, 1998). Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the public hearing, receive testimony and close the public hearing; 2) Make any final desired changes to the Engineer's Report and to the proposed assessments for FY 1998/99; and 3) Adopt -- Resolution No. 98 -1468 making certain changes to AD84 -2 and confirming the assessments for Fiscal Year 1998/99. Mr. Gilbert gave the staff report. In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Gilbert indicated the cost was proposed to be decreased for single - family residences. Eloise Brown, 13193 Annette Street, discussed the Lighting and Landscaping Assessment District. MOTION: Councilmember Perez moved and Councilmember Teasley seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 98 -1468 making certain changes to AD84 -2 and confirming the assessments for Fiscal Year 1998/99. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. D. Consider Ventura Reqional Sanitation District Property Tax Transfer and Adopt Resolution No. 98 -1469. Staff Recommendation: Open the public hearing to accept public testimony on the Agreement for the Transfer of Property Taxes and Unitary Taxes and adopt Resolution No. 98 -1469. Ms. Lindley gave the staff report. Mayor Hunter opened the public hearing. There were no public speakers. Mayor Hunter closed the public hearing. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 8 June 17, 1998 MOTION: Councilmember Evans moved and Councilmember Wozniak seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 98 -1469. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. E. 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 MAY 20, 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. Mr. Miller requested that the public hearing be continued to July 1, 1998. CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council continued the public hearing to July 1, 1998. 10. PRESENTATION /ACTION /DISCUSSION: A. Consider Park Donation Guidelines (CONTINUED FROM JUNE 3, 1998). 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. Ms. Shellabarger gave the staff report. MOTION: Councilmember Evans moved and Councilmember Perez seconded a motion to 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. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 9 June 17, 1998 B. Consider Appointment of Representative and Alternate to the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging. Staff Recommendation: Appoint one (1) representative and one (1) alternate to the Area Agency on Aging for a two -year term to begin immediately. In response to Councilmember Teasley, Mayor Hunter stated he had discussed the appointment with the applicants and they had indicated their preferences for Tony Bellasalma as the Representative and Morrie Abramson as the Alternate to the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging. MOTION: Councilmember Evans moved and Mayor Hunter seconded a motion to nominate Tony Bellasalma as the Representative to the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. MOTION: Councilmember Evans moved and Mayor Hunter seconded a motion to nominate Morrie Abramson as the Alternate to the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. C. Consider Appointment to Fill All Vacancies on the Teen Council. Staff Recommendation: Appoint nine (9) members to the Teen Council for a one -year term to begin July 1, 1998. MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved and Councilmember Evans seconded a motion to appoint John Sherwood to the Teen Council. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved and Councilmember Wozniak seconded a motion to appoint Mark Gressman to the Teen Council. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved and Councilmember Perez seconded a motion to appoint Angela Nunez to the Teen Council. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved and Councilmember Wozniak seconded a motion to appoint Lindsey Sanders to the Teen Council. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved and Councilmember Wozniak seconded a motion to appoint Jami Evans to the Teen Council. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved and Councilmember Wozniak seconded a motion to appoint Ashley Schoonover to the Teen Council. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 10 June 17, 1998 MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved and Councilmember Wozniak seconded a motion to appoint Randy Koszela to the Teen Council. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved and Councilmember Wozniak seconded a motion to appoint Kenny Bobertz to the Teen Council. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved and Councilmember Teasley seconded a motion to appoint Michael Lipka to the Teen Council. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. D. Consider Fiscal Year 1998/99 Budget (CONTINUED FROM JUNE 10, 1998). Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 98- 1470 approving the Fiscal Year 1998/99 Budget (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED). Mr. Kueny gave the staff report. Councilmember Evans stated his concerns with the amount of reserves indicated for the FY 1998/99 Budget and adopting a "standing still" budget which would cause an estimated $800,000 short fall for next year. He stated it was necessary to find additional reserves and suggested looking at closing another park. He questioned the $2,000 copier agreement for the Arroyo Vista Recreation Center (AVRC) and updates on recreation software. He suggested Parks and Recreation Commission be unpaid positions and the Council act as the Planning Commission. In response to Councilmember Evans, Mr. Kueny stated the funds in the City's Affordable Housing Fund has been discretionary when received by the City but were designated by the City council to be used for affordable housing purposes. In response to Councilmember Evans, Mr. Kueny stated the Traffic Safety Fund could be used to offset certain General Fund expenses. In response to Councilmember Evans, Ms. Lindley discussed the estimated annual savings if Griffin and Glenwood Parks were closed. She also discussed the cost for installing a fence to close the park. In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Lindley indicated that a chain -link fence would be erected around a closed park. Mayor Hunter discussed a staff memorandum that identified six potential cost savings: 1) Improvements to the City's Emergency Operations Center (EOC), 2) Repairs to the roof Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 11 June 17, 1998 on the Community Center, 3) Vertical blinds for AVRC, 4) Carpet at AVRC, 5) Linoleum at AVRC, and 6) Lighting at Mountain Meadows Park. Councilmember Wozniak suggested eliminating items 3,4, and 5. Mr. Kueny stated the City's match for the grant amount for improvements to the City's EOC had been reduced to $10,000. He recommended budgeting for the linoleum at AVRC and deferring items 2,3, and 4. Ms. Lindley discussed the floor at AVRC and indicated that it was necessary to replace it. in response to Councilmember Wozniak, Ms. Lindley stated she would look into replacing the floor with tile rather than sheet linoleum. In response to Councilmember Teasley, Ms. Lindley stated $6,900 was an accurate estimate for the replacement of the floor with tile. Mayor Hunter stated the total cost savings if items 3,4, and 5 were eliminated would be $25,300. He agreed that the EOC should be budgeted for and the roof on the Community Center needed to be replaced. Councilmember Evans stated all items were worthy but he was concerned about the estimated $800,000 deficit for next year. Mayor Hunter stated he had not heard a compelling argument to replace the linoleum. In response to Councilmember Teasley, Ms. Lindley stated the floor needed to be replaced in both the kitchen and the dance room, which are high use areas. Councilmember Teasley stated that due to the risk of injury she would support replacement of the floor. In response to Councilmember Wozniak, Ms. Lindley stated the damaged areas were highly used by Camp Moorpark. Councilmember Wozniak stated the expense was worth preventing injuries. CONSENSUS: By consensus the Council determined to budget for improvements to the EOC, repairs to the roof at the Community Center, and replacement of the floor at AVRC, and to strike items 3, 4, and 6 from the Budget. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 12 June 17, 1998 Jerry Lee Almaguer, 1225 Walnut Canyon Road, recommended the use of tile for the replacement of the floor at AVRC. CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to reduce the number of fertilizations from 6 to 4 and to eliminate the contract for landscaping services on rainy days. Mr. Reynolds stated the copier service agreement was a full service agreement and could be re -bid. In response to Councilmember Wozniak, Mr. Reynolds stated copier service had not been rebid in three years. Ms. Lindley stated the recreation software ( Recware) update would cost $1,000 and has advanced ability to handle registrations. In response to Councilmember Evans, Mr. Kueny discussed special filming projects and indicated it had been reduced to $6,000. CONSENSUS: By consensus the Council determined to eliminate funding for a 1999 fireworks event. Councilmember Perez discussed the necessity to maintain the Recware update. Mayor Hunter stated his objective was to adopt a balanced, equitable budget. CONSENSUS: By consensus the Council determined to allocate funds for the Recware update. Councilmember Teasley felt it was worthy of further consideration and discussion to delete compensation for Parks and Recreation Commissioners and eliminate the Planning Commission. Councilmember Evans stated the Parks and Recreation Commission served a useful purpose and provided necessary input, but could serve in a volunteer capacity. He stated he was willing to give up his compensation. In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Miller stated the Planning Commission was the approving authority for some conditional use permits and industrial planned development permits. He discussed the projects on which the Planning Commission would be involved and making decisions or recommendations to the City Council. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 13 June 17, 1998 Councilmember Perez suggested maintaining the Planning Commission and Parks and Recreation Commission as paid positions and to revisit the issue early in the year for review. Mayor Hunter discussed the success of the City in building a sizeable reserve fund. CONSENSUS: By consensus the Council determined to leave the Planning Commission and Parks and Recreation Commission in the budget and to bring back for review when considering new appointments. MOTION: Councilmember Perez moved and Councilmember Wozniak seconded a motion for adoption of the Budget with amendments incorporated. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. E. Consider Goals and Objectives for Fiscal Year 1998/99 (CONTINUED FROM JUNE 10, 1998) . Staff Recommendation: Approve Goals and Objectives for Fiscal Year 1998/99. CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council continued the item to July 8, 1998. F. Consider Resolution No. 98 -1471 Designating the Intersection of Countrywood Drive and Countryhill Road a STOP Intersection and Directing the Placement of STOP signs at All Entrances Thereto. Staff and Transportation and Streets Committee Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 98- 1471 making certain findings and directing the placement of STOP signs at all entrances to the intersection of Countrywood Drive and Countryhill Road. MOTION: Councilmember Evans moved and Councilmember Wozniak seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 98 -1471 making certain findings and directing the placement of STOP signs at all entrances to the intersection of Countrywood Drive and Countryhill Road. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. G. Council Ad Hoc Committee /SOAR - Proposed Ballot Initiative. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate. Councilmember Evans gave the report. In response to Councilmember Evans, Mr. Kueny stated the SOAR measure would not affect the Special Devices Inc. project by causing the annexation to be reversed. In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Kane stated Proposition 13 prohibits the City from levying any tax on real property based on assessed values. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 14 June 17, 1998 In response to Mayor Hunter, Councilmember Evans discussed the purpose of reducing the locked curb line from 20 years in the SOAR measure to 10 years in the greenbelt preservation ordinance. Lori Rutter, 11611 Pinedale Road, stated that the greenbelt preservation ordinance was not the same as the SOAR initiative. She urged Council to support placing the SOAR measure on the ballot and requested that Councilmember Teasley not vote to place any measures on the ballot due to a conflict of interest. Roseann Mikos, 14371 E. Cambridge Street, discussed the SOAR initiative and stated she did not object to putting another measure on the ballot as long as Council voted unanimously to place the SOAR measure on the ballot. Richard Francis, 711 South "A" Street, Oxnard, discussed the costs for placing measures on the ballot. He stated it was important to be careful in continually asking the public to approve new taxes. He stated the SOAR initiative does not affect the SDI project. He explained that the SOAR initiative could be changed at any time within 20 years after it is approved. Steve Sheyn, 5490 Grimes Canyon, addressed the Council in opposition to the proposed ballot measures. He discussed his 20 -acre property avocado farm. Jim Hartley, 5950 Gabbert Road, addressed the Council in support of the City proposed measures. He stated Councilmember Teasley should vote on the issues. Ms. Pope indicated that one written statement card in opposition to the measures was received by the following individual: Ed Krasner, Moorpark In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Kane discussed the status of the SOAR petition signatures and the process by which the measure would be placed on the ballot. She discussed the threatened litigation regarding the SOAR petition. She discussed the possibility of two measures being on the same ballot and indicated the one receiving the higher number of votes would prevail. Councilmember Wozniak suggested continuing the item to June 24. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 15 June 17, 1998 Councilmember Evans supported continuing to June 24. Mayor Hunter stated he could support placing a special tax for preservation of open space on the ballot, but did not support a special tax for legal defense costs. He stated he would support placing the alternative SOAR measure on the ballot if the petition measure was also placed on the ballot. MOTION: Councilmember Evans moved and Councilmember Teasley seconded a motion to continue the item to June 24, 1998. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. H. Request for Authorization to Initiate General Plan Amendment and Zone Change Applications Under Preapplication No. 97 -1 by West Pointe Homes to: (1) Amend the General Plan Land Use Map on a Portion of 350 Acres from RL (Rural Low) to LD (Low Density) and (2) Change the Zoning Designation from RE -5AC to RPD (Zoning to be Determined) to Accommodate the Building of 250 "Executive 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 2 Miles North of Casey Road (Assessor Parcel Nos. 500 -0- 260 -025, -045, -075, -085; and 500 -0- 270 -050, -090, -140, -155, and 165 - Parcels Comprising Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 4620) . Staff Recommendation: 1) Approve consideration of the General Plan Amendment and Zone Change not to exceed 250 units; 2) Direct that an environmental document be prepared which will include consideration of alternative densities of 66, 120, 180 and 250 units; 3) Adopt Resolution No. 98 -1472 authorizing (a) initiation of General Plan Amendment and Zone Change Amendments and (b) concurrent processing of these modifications and a Vesting Tentative Tract, Residential Planned Development Permit and Development Agreement; and 4) Appoint an Ad Hoc Council Committee to consider a Development Agreement for the proposed project which shall include recommendations regarding the provision of affordable housing, or an in lieu fee. AT THIS POINT in the meeting, Councilmember Evans left the dais. The time was 11:48 p.m. Mr. Miller gave the staff report. Vince Daly, 26500 W. Agoura Road, Calabasas, addressed the Council as a representative of West Pointe Homes. He indicated they concurred with the staff report. Jim Hartley, 5950 Gabbert Road, addressed the Council in support of the proposal and retaining open space. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 16 June 17, 1998 Councilmember Wozniak stated his biggest concern was circulation. Councilmember Teasley stated she was concerned with traffic congestion on Walnut Canyon Road. MOTION: Councilmember Perez moved and Councilmember Wozniak seconded a motion to 1) Approve consideration of the General Plan Amendment and Zone Change not to exceed 250 units; 2) Direct that an environmental document be prepared which will include consideration of alternative densities of 66, 120, 180 and 250 units; and 3) Adopt Resolution No. 98 -1472 authorizing (a) initiation of General Plan Amendment and Zone Change Amendments and (b) concurrent processing of these modifications and a Vesting Tentative Tract, Residential Planned Development Permit and Development Agreement. The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0, Councilmember Evans absent. MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved and Councilmember Perez seconded a motion to nominate Mayor Hunter and Councilmember Wozniak to serve on the Ad Hoc Committee. The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0, Councilmember Evans absent. AT THIS POINT in the meeting, Councilmembers Evans returned to the dais. I. Consider Preapplication 97 -3, a Request by Urban Strategies (Elaine Freeman) for the City to Initiate a General Plan Amendment to Change the Land Use Element Designation from Specific Plan (Specific Plan No. 10) to Medium Density (4 Dwelling Units Per Acre) General Plan Designation and Zone Change from RE 5 (Residential Exclusive - 5 Acre Minimum) to RPD -2.2 (Residential Planned Development 2.2 Units per Acre) on Approximately 70 Acres of Land Located East of Walnut Canyon Road, North of Wicks Road and South of Broadway (APN Nos. 512 - 010 -01, 025, 512 - 020 -010, 030, 512- 030 -010, 025, 512 - 040 -035, 040, 070, 512- 040 -130, 145, 240, 512 - 050 -140, 350 and 512 - 160 -155). Staff Recommendation: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 98 -1473 authorizing the applicant to initiate and staff to accept an application for concurrent processing of a General Plan Amendment, Zone Change, Tentative Tract Map, Residential Planned Development Permit and Development Agreement for the subject property; and 2) Appoint an Ad Hoc Committee to consider a proposed Development Agreement and provide recommendations regarding inclusion of affordable housing requirements as part of the proposed project. Mr. Miller gave the staff report. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 17 June 17, 1998 Elaine Freeman, 2509 E. Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Thousand Oaks, indicated no endangered species had been identified. She stated the project would be planned so as to allow reservation of right of way for the extension of the State Route 118 bypass. She stated the traffic report had been submitted. She supported the staff recommendation. Lori Rutter, 11611 Pinedale Road, asked for an explanation of what concurrent processing meant in regard to input by the public. In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Miller stated the request was to allow the Planning Commission to review all applications concurrently, and that the Planning Commission would provide a recommendation to the Council concurrently with the development agreement. MOTION: Councilmember Perez moved and Mayor Hunter seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 98 -1473 authorizing the applicant to initiate and staff to accept an application for concurrent processing of a General Plan Amendment, Zone Change, Tentative Tract Map, Residential Planned Development Permit and Development Agreement for the subject property. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved and Councilmember Perez seconded a motion to nominate Councilmember Evans and Councilmember Teasley to serve on the Ad Hoc Committee. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. J. Consider Award of Bid for the Purchase and Installation of Playground Equipment for Glenwood Park. Staff Recommendation: Award the Glenwood Park playground equipment contract to Dynacon in the amount of $39,990, and authorize the City Manager to sign the contract on behalf of the City. Ms. Lindley gave the staff report. Councilmember Evans recommended continuing the item to be heard with the Budget discussion. MOTION: Councilmember Evans moved and Councilmember Teasley seconded a motion to continue the item to June 24, 1998. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. K. Consider Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC) Adopted Metrolink Funding Formula. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff to draft a letter to Caltrans requesting a review of the cost - sharing formula adopted by VCTC. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 18 June 17, 1998 Mr. Brand gave the staff report. Councilmember Wozniak stated VCTC had voted to take away funds from the City. He further stated that the City of Simi Valley was sending a letter to Caltrans indicating they did not want to revert to the prior process. He suggested the City of Moorpark do the same. MOTION: Councilmember Evans moved and Councilmember Perez seconded a motion to direct staff to draft a letter to Caltrans requesting a review of the Metrolink cost - sharing formula adopted by VCTC. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. L. Consider Resolution No. 98 -1474 Calling and Giving Notice of the Holding of the General Municipal Election and Requesting Consolidation with the Statewide General Election, Resolution No. 98 -1475 Requesting the Board of Supervisors to Allow the County Clerk to Render Election Services, and Resolution No. 98 -1476 Adopting Regulations for Candidates for Elective Office Pertaining to Candidates Statements Submitted to the Voters at an Election and Rescinding Resolution No. 84 -107. Staff Recommendation: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 98 -1474 Calling and Giving Notice of the Holding of the General Municipal Election and Requesting Consolidation with the Statewide General Election; 2) Adopt Resolution No. 98 -1475 Requesting the Board of Supervisors to Allow the County Clerk to Render Services for the General Municipal Election and to Canvass the Returns of said Election; 3) Adopt Resolution No. 98- 1476 Adopting Regulations for Candidates for Elective Office Pertaining to Candidates Statements Submitted to the Voters at an Election and Rescinding Resolution No. 84 -107; and 4) If necessary, direct staff to schedule an adjourned or special meeting for June 24, for consideration of adoption of a resolution calling and giving notice of the election, requesting consolidation, and ordering the submission to the qualified electors of the City a certain measure or measures. Mr. Kueny gave the staff report. Roseann Mikos, 14371 E. Cambridge Street, stated the resolutions should be clarified to consider SOAR and the City's measures. MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember Perez seconded a motion to 1) Adopt Resolution No. 98 -1474 Calling and Giving Notice of the Holding of the General Municipal Election and Requesting Consolidation with the Statewide General Election, as amended; 2) Adopt Resolution No. 98 -1475 Requesting the Board of Supervisors to Allow the County Clerk to Render Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 19 June 17, 1998 Services for the General Municipal Election and to Canvass the Returns of said Election, as amended; and 3) Adopt Resolution No. 98 -1476 Adopting Regulations for Candidates for Elective Office Pertaining to Candidates Statements Submitted to the Voters at an Election and Rescinding Resolution No. 84 -107. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 11. CONSENT CALENDAR: MOTION: Councilmember Perez moved and Councilmember Teasley seconded a motion to pull Item ll.A. and approve the balance of the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. B. Consider Approval of Warrant Register of June 17, 1998. Fiscal Year 1997/98 Manual Warrants 41731 - 41739 $ 29,147.28 Voided Warrants 41712 $ (6,658.66) -- Regular Warrants 41740 - 41765 - D $ 282,220.07 41766 - 41894 - V $ 227,595.41 Staff Recommendation: Approve the Warrant Register. C. Consider Resolution No. 98 -1477 Establishing the City of Moorpark's "Gann Appropriation Limit" for Fiscal Year 1998/1999. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 98- 1477 establishing the City's Gann Appropriation Limit for Fiscal Year 1998/1999. (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) D. Consider Reauest for Exoneration of Bonds for Improvements in the Following Tracts in Mountain Meadows (PC -3): 4340 -3, 4637, 4637 -1, 4637 -2 (UWC- Moorpark Investors, LTD). Staff Recommendation: 1) Accept the subject improvements as complete; 2) Authorize the City Clerk to exonerate or reduce bonds as set forth in the report; and 3) Authorize the City Clerk to release the reduced bonds after a one year maintenance period, subject to a final inspection by City Engineering. E. Consider Authorizina Mavor to Vote to Amrove Membershi for the Ventura Port District, Gateway Cities Council of Governments, and Agoura Hills and Calabasas Community Center Authority in the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (JPIA). Staff Recommendation: Authorize the Mayor, as the California JPIA Director for the City of Moorpark, to approve membership for the Ventura Port Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 20 June 17, 1998 District, Gateway Cities Council of Governments, and Agoura Hills and Calabasas Community Center Authority. The following item was pulled from the Consent Calendar for individual consideration: A. Consider Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of April 15, 1998. Consider Approval of Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of May 6, 1998. Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes as processed. Mayor Hunter indicated changes to the minutes of April 15, 1998. MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved and Councilmember Perez seconded a motion to approve the minutes of April 15, 1998, as amended, and approve the Minutes of May 6, 1998, as processed. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 12. ORDINANCES: A. Consider Revisions to Mobilehome Park Rent Stabilization Ordinance. Staff Recommendation: Ordinance No. 242, Revisions Stabilization Ordinance. Adopt, on second reading, to Mobilehome Park Rent MOTION: Councilmember Evans moved and Councilmember Teasley seconded a motion to waive further reading and read the ordinance title only. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. MOTION: Councilmember Evans moved and Councilmember Teasley seconded a motion to declare Ordinance No. 242 read for the second time and adopted as read. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 13. CLOSED SESSION: None was held. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 21 June 17, 1998 14. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember Teasley seconded a motion to adjourn. The mo ion carried by unanimous voice vote. The time was 12:25 a.m. A ATTEST: Deborah S. Traffen edt, City Cler