HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1998 0603 CC REGMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Moorpark, California June 3, 1998
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark was
held on June 3, 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 :06 p.m.
Mr. Kueny announced that the City Council would go into
closed session for discussion of Item 13.F. only.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, a recess was declared to convene
Closed Session. The time was 7 :07 p.m.
13. CLOSED SESSION:
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Subdivision
(b) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code: (Number of
cases to be discussed - 4)
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Subdivision (c) of
Section 54956.9 of the Government Code: (Number of cases to
be discussed - 4)
C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
(Subdivision (a) of Section 54956.9
City of Moorpark vs. Southern California Edison, et al
D. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Property: 23 W. Los Angeles Avenue
Negotiating Parties: The City Council of the City of
Moorpark and Sunbelt Properties
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment.
E. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Property: A.P.N. 511 -0- 070 -310
Negotiating Parties: The City Council of the City of
Moorpark and the Roe 1996 Trust
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment.
F. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Property: 30 Flory Avenue
Negotiating Parties: The City Council of the City of
Moorpark and Moorpark Unified School District
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment.
G. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Title: Assistant City Manager, City Clerk, City Manager,
City Engineer, Director of Community Development, Director
of Community Services, Public Works Director.
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Present in closed session were all Councilmembers; Steven Kueny,
City Manager; Cheryl Kane, City Attorney; and John Nowak,
Assistant City Manager.
The Council reconvened into open session at 7:30 p.m. Mr. Kueny
stated there was no action to report and that only Item 13.F.
was considered.
2. INVOCATION:
Pastor Dave Wilkinson, Moorpark Presbyterian Church, led the
invocation.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Dirk Lovett 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; Dirk
Lovett, City Engineer; Don Reynolds,
Administrative Services Manager; Mary Lindley,
Director of Community Services; Shelley
Shellabarger, Recreation Superintendent; Nancy
Burns, Senior Management Analyst; Captain Mike
Lewis, Sheriff's Department; Deborah
Traffenstedt, City Clerk and Lisa Pope, Deputy
City Clerk.
5. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS:
None.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Matt Bass, 15166 -A Campus Park Drive, requested Council
sponsor him in an international track event in Australia.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Bass stated he usually ran
the two -mile event but would be running a nine -mile race in
Australia.
In response to Councilmember Evans, Mr. Bass provided
contact information for people interested in sponsoring
him.
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Kenny Bobertz, 15750 E. Los Angeles Avenue #17, addressed
the Council as the representative of the Teen Council. He
discussed planning of the Summer Kickoff Event and
requested the Council reappoint the current Teen Council
members.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Bobertz stated the
skateboard ramps would not be available for use at the
Summer Kickoff Event.
Lori Rutter, 11611 Pinedale Road, thanked the City Clerk's
Department for their professionalism in receiving the SOAR
petition. She thanked the store owners for allowing
petition circulators to obtain signatures and thanked the
volunteers and voters who signed the petition.
REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to continue
Item 10.A. to June 17, 1998, to move Item 10.F. to be the first
Presentation /Action /Discussion item and hear Item 9.B. as the
last item on the agenda.
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
Mayor Hunter announced the Teen Summer Kickoff Party to be held
on June 12, 1998.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Consider Adoption of Noise Ordinance by Adding Chapter
17.53 - Noise Ordinance to the Municipal Code, Which Will
Implement the Noise Element and Establish Standards and
Procedures to Control Noise in the City of Moorpark; Zoning
Code Amendment 97 -07 (Continued from May 6, 1998). Staff
Recommendation: Continue consideration of the Noise
Ordinance to July 15, 1998, and direct staff to place Item
under Ordinance section of the Agenda for that meeting.
Mr. Miller requested continuance to July 15, 1998.
MOTION: Councilmember Teasley moved and Councilmember Wozniak
seconded a motion to continue the item to July 15, 1998. The
motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
C. Consider Making Certain Changes to AD84 -2 and Confirming
the Assessments for Fiscal Year 1998/99. Staff
Recommendation: 1) Open the public hearing, receive
testimony and close the public hearing; 2) Continue all
other matters to the date of the Budget Workshops. Note:
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Subsequent to the budget workshop meetings, but no later
than June 30, 1998, staff recommends that the City Council
take the following actions: a) make any final desired
changes to the Engineer's Report and to the proposed
assessments for FY 1998/99; and b) adopt Resolution No. 98-
making certain changes to AD84 -2 and confirming the
assessments for Fiscal Year 1998/99.
Mr. Kueny gave the staff report.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Kueny indicated that there
was a proposed decrease of $1.57 in the street lighting and
landscaping fee for single - family residents.
Mayor Hunter opened the public hearing.
There were no speakers.
Mayor Hunter closed the hearing.
Mr. Kueny recommended continuing the item to June 10 to be
considered concurrently with the budget.
MOTION: Councilmember Evans moved and Councilmember Wozniak
seconded a motion to continue the item to June 10, 1998. The
motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
10. PRESENTATION /ACTION /DISCUSSION:
F. Consider Approval of Lease Agreement with Moorpark Unified
School District and Determination on Use of Leased Office
Space. Staff Recommendation: 1) Approve the Real Property
Lease Agreement with the Moorpark Unified School District
for office space at 30 Flory Avenue, subject to final
language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney,
and authorize the City Manager to sign said Agreement; and
2) select one of four options provided in the staff report
for use of the District facility.
Mr. Nowak gave the staff report.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Nowak stated the agreement
had come from Superintendent Duffy's office but had not
been approved by the Board.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Nowak stated the proposed
space would be an additional 750 square feet.
Eloise Brown, 13193 Annette Street, stated her concern with
the manner in which the Council decided on the lease, due
to the lack of opportunity for public comment.
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Councilmember Perez suggested submitting two versions of
the lease agreement to the School Board with language to
allow the opportunity for flexibility if it was determined
that the space should be used for other City business.
Mr. Kueny stated it appeared that the authority for
completing the lease rests on the Superintendent and that
it would not be voted on by the School Board. He
recommended Staff Option No. 1.
MOTION: Councilmember Evans moved and Mayor Hunter seconded a
motion to approve the Real Property Lease Agreement with the Moorpark
Unified School District with Option No. 1 to move the police services
to the District facility as proposed and not provide for any future
City Hall staff to locate in the facility. The motion carried by
unanimous voice vote.
B. Consider Convening Mobilehome Review Panel for Hardship Waiver
Applicat ions. Staff Recommendation: That the- Mayor nominate a
Counci mem er to serve on the review panel to consider hardship
waiver applications for the Moorpark Mobilehome Park and that
Council approve the selection.
Ms. Burns gave the staff report.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Kueny stated the Budget and
Finance Committee had previously served as the City's
representatives for the Mobilehome Review Panel.
MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved and Councilmember Perez seconded a
motion to nominate Mayor Hunter and Councilmember Wozniak to serve on
the Mobilehome Review Board. The motion carried by unanimous voice
vote.
C. Consider Rejecting All Bids and Re- advertising for Receipt of
Bids for the Spring Road Bridge Reconstruction Project. Staff
Recommendation: 1) Reject all Bids, 2) Direct staff to present
a report to the City Council in or prior to August 1998,
discussing the pros and cons of pursuing a re- design of the
bridge, 3) Direct staff to present a report to the City Council
in November 1998, requesting authorization to re- advertise for
receipt of bids for a construction project to be scheduled to
commence in April 1999, and 4) Adopt Resolution No. 98 -1463
revising the amount of the appropriation and budget for the
subject project (Spring Road /Tierra Rejada Road AOC Account.
Mr. Kueny gave the staff report.
In response to Councilmember Perez, Mr. Kueny stated that
redesigning the project was expected to result in cost savings.
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Mr. Whitman discussed the changes to the design and indicated
that there was a potential for cost savings.
In response to Councilmember Perez
different designs had been considered
for proposals and there were certain
that needed to be met. He explained
Mr. Whitman stated two
prior to the first request
flood control requirements
the use of a center pier.
In response to Councilmember Perez, Mr. Whitman stated the bid
response might not improve due to lack of available contractors.
He stated if the construction period was extended, it may result
in an increase in the number of bids.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Kueny stated the delay caused
by the redesign would not threaten the Federal money.
Mr. Gilbert arrived at the meeting.
In response to Councilmember Teasley, Mr. Lovett stated Science
Drive would be completed in early August.
In response to Councilmember Perez, Mr. Gilbert stated the
current low bidder was willing to postpone for a brief period
but not up to six months.
MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember Evans
seconded a motion to approve staff recommendation as follows: 1)
Reject all Bids, 2) Direct staff to present a report to the City
Council in or prior to August 1998, discussing the pros and cons of
pursuing a re- design of the bridge, 3) Direct staff to present a
report to the City Council in November 1998, requesting authorization
to re- advertise for receipt of bids for a construction project to be
scheduled to commence in April 1999, and 4) Adopt Resolution No. 98-
1463 revising the amount of the appropriation and budget for the
subject project (Spring Road /Tierra Rejada Road AOC Account). The
motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
D. Consider Resolution No. 98- , Amendin the FY 1997/98 Budget
Allocating Park Improvement Fund, Zone or Repairs to
Country Traii Park. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No.
98-
amending the FY 1997/98 Budget appropriating $10,459
from tfie Park Improvement Fund, Zone 5 (212) for replacement of
the Fibar surface with rubber tiles and sand as outlined in the
Agenda Report. (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
Ms. Lindley gave the staff report.
In response to Councilmember Wozniak, Ms. Lindley explained the
process by which loans would be repaid.
Mr. Kueny stated there would be no additional revenue coming
into Zone 5.
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Councilmember Wozniak stated his concern with spending
additional money in Zone 5 and suggested waiting until after the
budget adoption. Ms. Lindley responded that there was a safety
hazard in areas with low fibar.
Mr. Kueny stated there was a risk of loosing more fibar at a
time when there was not a declaration of federal disaster, which
would cause the City to have to replace it out of its own costs.
In response to Councilmember Evans, Ms. Lindley stated it would
take approximately one to two weeks to replace the fibar. She
stated it would take approximately one month to install rubber
mats. Councilmember Evans indicated his concern with making
improvements at one park when there is a possibility of closing
other parks.
Mayor Hunter suggested continuing the item to June 10, 1998.
MOTION: Councilmember Evans moved and Councilmember Perez seconded
a motion to continue the item to June 10, 1998 for further
consideration along with the Budget. The motion carried by unanimous
voice vote.
E. Consider Approval of a Street Right-of-Way Acquisition Agreement
Between the City a—n--cFthe MoorEark Pres yteria n Church Pertaining
to the Acquisition ot Additional Street Right-of-Way on the'
South Side of Peach Hill Road East of Spring Road. Staff
Recommendation: Approve the Subject Street rig Ht-of-way
Acquisition Agreement and authorize the Mayor to execute said
document; 2) Direct staff to seek and obtain a Grant Deed for
the subject property, duly executed by grantor; 3) Approve a
Certificate of Acceptance for said Deed, subject to execution of
the deed by the grantor, and direct the City Clerk to forward
said certificate along with said executed deed to the County
Recorder for recordation; and 4) Direct staff to proceed with
the preparation of the final design for the subject project.
Mr. Gilbert gave the staff report.
MOTION: Councilmember Perez moved and Councilmember Evans seconded
a motion to: 1) Approve the subject Street Right -of -Way Acquisition
Agreement and authorize the Mayor to execute said document; 2) Direct
staff to seek and obtain a Grant Deed for the subject property, duly
executed by grantor; 3) Approve a Certificate of Acceptance for said
Deed, subject to execution of the deed by the grantor, and direct the
City Clerk to forward said certificate along with said executed deed
to the County Recorder for recordation; and 4) Direct staff to
proceed with the preparation of the final design for the subject
project. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
G. Consider Request for Authorization for Concurrent Processing of
Residential Planned Development Permit No. 97 -1, Variance,
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General Plan Amendment No. 97 -3 and Zone Change No. 97 -3 and
Preparation of Affordable Housing /Development Agreement on the
Application of Security Capital Pacific Trust and Provide
Direction Regarding the Two Properties to the West Owned by
Heller and Rosenkranz. Staff Recommendation: 1) Authorize the
applicant to apply for the required modifications to Residential
Planned Development standards, variances, and to concurrently
process the General Plan Amendment, Zone Change, Residential
Planned Development permit, Variance and Affordable
Housing /Development Agreement; and 2) Direct that if
applications, fees, and supporting materials are not received
from the adjoining property owners by July 31, 1998, then the
adjoining properties located adjacent to the west of the subject
property (Assessors Parcel No. 506- 05 -47) and the second
property to the west of the subject property (Assessors Parcel
No. 506- 05 -18) shall not be included with consideration of this
application.
Mr. Miller gave the staff report.
MOTION: Councilmember Perez moved and Councilmember Evans seconded
a motion to: 1) Authorize the applicant to apply for the required
modifications to Residential Planned Development standards,
variances, and to concurrently process the General Plan Amendment,
Zone Change, Residential Planned Development permit, Variance and
Affordable Housing/ Development Agreement; and 2) Direct that if
applications, fees, and supporting materials are not received from
the adjoining property owners by July 31, 1998, then the adjoining
properties located adjacent to the west of the subject property
(Assessors Parcel No. 506- 05 -47) and the second property to the west
of the subject property (Assessors Parcel No. 506- 05 -18) shall not be
included with consideration of this application. The motion carried
by unanimous voice vote.
H. Consider the Approval of an Early Grading Agreement to Allow
Construction of Tentative Tract - Lennar Homes of
California. Staff Recommendation: Authorize the construction
of- improvements on Tentative Tract 4977, subject to all
conditions of approval and conformance with the approved
Tentative Tract and "Early Grading Agreement "; 2) Authorize the
Mayor to sign the "Early Grading Agreement "; and 3) Authorize
the City Clerk to forward the "Early Grading Agreement ", upon
obtaining the necessary signatures, to the County Recorder for
recordation.
Mr. Lovett gave the staff report.
In response to Councilmember Evans, Mr. Lovett stated grading
would begin in two weeks. He discussed the conditions regarding
dust control including daily watering, providing vegetation to
any land left open for more that 30 days, and to cease grading
in winds in excess of 20 miles per hour.
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Darin Hansen, 6767 Forest Lawn Drive, Los Angeles, representing
Lennar Communities, stated they accepted the early grading
agreement. He presented a map of the proposal and explained the
grading operations.
In response to Councilmember Evans, Mr. Hansen stated the graded
pads would not be hydorseeded. He stated their intention was to
begin improvements upon completion of grading.
In response to Mr. Kueny, Mr. Hansen stated Phase 1 would be at
the south end of the site.
MOTION: Councilmember Perez moved and Councilmember Wozniak
secon ed a motion to 1) Authorize the construction of improvements
on Tentative Tract 4977, subject to all conditions of approval and
conformance with the approved Tentative Tract and "Early Grading
Agreement "; 2) Authorize the Mayor to sign the "Early Grading
Agreement "; and 3) Authorize the City Clerk to forward the "Early
Grading Agreement ", upon obtaining the necessary signatures, to the
County Recorder for recordation. The motion carried by unanimous
voice vote.
I. Consider Schedule for a Joint Meeting with the Planning
Commission and Parks and Recreation Commission (Continued from
May 6, 1998.) Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed
appropriate.
CONSENSUS:
joint meeting
Commission to
respectively.
J. Consider
Recommen
June 10,
By consensus, the Council determined to schedule a
with the Planning Commission and Parks and Recreation
be held on July 8, 1998 at 6 :30 p.m. and 7 :30 p.m.,
Goals
ation:
1998.
and Objectives for Fiscal Year 1998/99. Staff
Continue the Item to an adjourned meeting on
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to continue the
item to the adjourned meeting on June 10, 1998.
K. Consider Fiscal Year 1998 -99 Budget. Staff Recommendation:
Continue the Item to an adjourned meeting on June 10, 1998.
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to continue the
item to the adjourned meeting on June 10, 1998.
L. Consider June 27 as the Date for Establishing a Downtown
Celebration. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed
appropriate.
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Mayor Hunter explained the goal of the event was to display
services provided by City. He suggested staff attend to answer
questions regarding City services.
Councilmember Evans suggested combining the event with Country
Days.
Mayor Hunter stated he had recommended June 27 due to increased
complaints of noise and parking due to school being out for
summer vacation.
Councilmember Teasley indicated her support for the idea but
suggested coordinating the event with the Grand Opening of the
new Police facility. Captain Lewis stated the relocation could
be complete by September 1, 1998.
In response to Councilmember Teasley, Mayor Hunter stated any
costs associated with the event should be minimal.
Councilmember Perez indicated concern regarding staff time
involved.
i MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved and Councilmember Evans seconded a
motion to establish June 27, 1998 as the date for the Downtown
Celebration. The motion carried 3 -2, Councilmember Perez and
Councilmember Teasley dissenting.
11. CONSENT CALENDAR:
MOTION: Mayor Hunter and Councilmember Evans seconded a motion to
pull Items ll.A. and 11.D. and approve the balance of the Consent
Calendar. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
B. Consider Approval of Warrant Register of June 3, 1998.
Fiscal Year 1997/98
Manual Warrants 41614 -41619 $ 83, 538.83
Voided Warrants 41361, 41452 &41472 $ (334.48)
Regular Warrants 41620 - 41661 - D $ 82,694.94
41662 - 41730 - V $ 105, 968.49
Staff Recommendation: Approve the Warrant Register.
— C. Consider Request for Exoneration of Bonds for Improvements
in the Following Tracts in Mountain Meadows PC- - ,
4341-3,—T3-42 (U--WC-Moorpark Investors, LTD. Staff
Recommendation: Accept the subject improvements as
complete; 2) Authorize the City Clerk to exonerate or
reduce the bonds as set forth in the report; and 3)
Authorize the City Clerk to release the reduced bonds after
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a one year maintenance period, subject to a final
inspection by City Engineering.
E. Consider a Bud et Amendment in Anticipation of Receiving
Disaster Reliet Funds from the El Nino Storms. Sta
Recommendation: Adopt Reso uti.on No. 98-1-464, in
anticipation of receiving $33,684 from the State and
Federal disaster relief funds. (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
F. Consider Approval of a Lease Agreement with the Ventura
County Waterworks District No. 1 for Land for t e Vector
Control Operations. Staff Recommendation: Approve a lana
ease agreement with the Ventura County Waterworks District
No. 1 for the vector control operations, and authorize the
City Manager to execute the lease document on behalf of the
City.
G. Consider a Resolution Determining and Levying the Special
Tax in Community Facilities District - Car s erg
Business Park Public Improvements or Fiscal Year
Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. - 5
determining and levying the special tax in Community
Facilities District 97 -1 (Carlsberg Business Park Public
Improvements) for Fiscal Year 1998/99.
The following items was pulled from the Consent Calendar for
individual consideration:
A. Consider Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council
Meeting of April 15, 1
Consider Approval of Minutes of the Special City Council
Meeting ot May 6, 1
Consider A 2proval of Minutes of the Adjourned City Council
Meeting or May 13, 1
Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes as processed.
CONSENSUS: By consensus the Council approved the minutes of the
May 13, 1998 Adjourned City Council Meeting and referred the minutes
of April 15, 1998 and May 6, 1998 to staff for revisions.
D. Consider Resolution No. 98 -1466, Rescinding Resolution No. 97-
1337 and Esta is 1ng New Parking Restrictions at Arroyo Vista
Community Par Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. -
rescinding Resolution No. 97 -1337 and establishing new
parking restrictions at Arroyo Vista Community Park.
In response to Councilmember Evans, Ms. Lindley stated the new
restrictions would allow parking off of the pavement.
MOTION: Councilmember Evans moved and Councilmember Wozniak
secon ed a motion to adopt Resolution No. 98 -1466, rescinding
Resolution No. 97 -1337 and establishing new parking restrictions at
Arroyo Vista Community Park. The motion carried by unanimous voice
vote.
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12. ORDINANCES:
A. Consider Revisions to Mobilehome Park Rent Stabilization
Ordinance. Staff Recommendation: Adopt, on second reading,
Ordinance No. 242.
Ms. Burns gave staff report.
Councilmember Evans discussed concerns of the homeowners
association.
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to table the item
to allow the City Attorney to review the revised ordinance language.
B. Consider Ado tion of Ordinance No. 243
Municipa Code by Adding Chapter 8. T4-,—
Statt Recommendation: Adopt, on second
243.
Amending the
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nance No.
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 read for the second
time and adopted as read. The motion carried by unanimous voice
vote.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, the Council took a recess. The
time was 9:15 p.m. The Council reconvened at 9:45 p.m. with all
Councilmembers present.
A. Consider Revisions to Mobilehome Park Rent Stabilization
Ordinance. Staf f Recommendation: A opt, on second reading,
Ordinance No. 242.
Ms. Kane stated the revised ordinance must be reintroduced for
first reading.
MOTION: Councilmember Evans moved and Councilmember Wozniak
seconded a motion to waive further reading. The motion carried by
unanimous voice vote.
MOTION: Councilmember Evans moved and Councilmember Wozniak
seconded a motion to declare revised Ordinance No. 242 introduced for
first reading. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
B. Consider Hidden Creek Ranch Specific Plan (Specific Plan
No. SP 93-1), Generai P an Amendment No. 93-1, and Zone
Change - Prezoning , Applicant: Hidden Creek Ranc
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Partners (Continued from May 27, 1998). Staff
Recommen ation: Discuss the Speci is P an and related
applications, and 2) Continue the Item to a date certain
meeting to further discuss the Project.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, Councilmember Teasley left
the dais. The time was 9:48 p.m.
Mr. Miller gave the staff report.
Ms. Kane left the meeting at 9:50 p.m.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Miller stated the phasing
would begin on the eastern portion of the Specific Plan
area. He explained the reason for phasing and indicated
that there had been concerns expressed regarding secondary
access.
Mayor Hunter discussed the phasing of the project. He
expressed concerns regarding sales tax leakage.
In response to Councilmember Evans, Mr. Miller stated the
applicant had not indicated where in Phase A the
development would occur first.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Miller stated there was no
current requirement for a certain level of grading to have
been achieved prior to beginning construction in the next
phase.
In response to Councilmember Evans, Mr. Austin discussed
the projected growth pattern for the project. He stated the
driving factors included road access and water reservoirs.
He stated there had been discussions regarding completion
of Phase A prior to beginning Phase B, but there was
flexibility if finances were available to build the
connecting road.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Austin discussed the
retail tenant market and the impact of the economy on
obtaining tenants.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Miller stated the Council
had directed that there not be a connection to the west end
of Campus Park Drive.
In response to Councilmember Evans, Mr. Kueny stated the
first City Council after incorporation had approved a tract
on the north side of Campus Park Drive, which narrowed the
roadway west of Princeton Avenue. He stated that,
historically, various City Council's have opposed widening
or extension of the west end of Campus Park Drive.
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In response to Councilmember Evans, Mr. Austin stated if
there was access to the west side of the project, they
would like to develop a portion of the west side
concurrently with the east side of the project.
In response to Councilmember Evans, Mr. Miller stated the
intent of the traffic mitigation fee was to fund the State
Route 118 bypass.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Miller discussed the fee
to offset the loss of property tax upon annexation.
Councilmember Perez stated the Ad Hoc Committee had
discussed the fee for loss of property tax at length. Mr.
Kueny stated the intent is to place the fee in a separate
fund and to use the fee and interest earned to supplement
the lower amount of property tax.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Miller stated the fee
would be paid at the time of building permit issuance.
., In response to Councilmember Evans, Mr. Kueny stated
conservative estimates indicated that the property tax
offset fee would be available for 70 years.
In response to Councilmember Evans, Mr. Miller stated the
developer has indicated average development of 200 units
per year and estimated 4 -5 years for completion of Phase A.
In response to Councilmember Evans, Mr. Miller stated after
approval of the project, it would be approximately a
minimum of two years prior to any construction occurring.
In response to Councilmember Evans, Mr. Miller discussed
the widening of Campus Park Drive. He indicated
improvements to the intersection with Collins Drive would
be made to ensure maintenance of level of service "C ".
Mayor Hunter requested an update regarding Alamos Canyon
and the Lagoon interchange. Mr. Miller explained that the
General Plan had identified the potential for a connector
north of the City, extending Broadway to connect with the
State Route 118 freeway. He discussed the possible impacts
of the Lagoon interchange including the loss of 600 trees.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Miller stated the
estimated cost of the Lagoon interchange was $21 million.
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Councilmember Perez recalled a written statement from
Caltrans indicating they did not support the Lagoon
interchange.
In response to Councilmember Perez, Mr. Miller discussed
the proposed park site locations.
Mr. Kueny suggested staff bring back an exhibit for parks
and school sites and that the Council address any other
land use issues.
In response to Councilmember Perez, Mr. Kueny stated the
Council could include the school sites on the land use
plan, but needed to work in conjunction with the School
District to confirm the proposed locations of schools.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Austin stated 43 acres had
been allocated for the high school site. He discussed the
advantages of locating parks adjacent to open space
including use as a mobilization point for hiking.
Mr. Kueny discussed the density transfer concept to
encourage properties to remain as agricultural /open space.
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council continued the item to June
10, 1998.
14. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Councilmember
a motion to adjourn to
11:12 p.m. The motion
Teasley absent.
ATTEST:
Perez moved and Councilmember Evans seconded
June 10, 1998, at 6 :30 p.m. The time was
carried by voice vote 4 -0, Councilmember