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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. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 2 June 3, 1998 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. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 3 June 3, 1998 7. 0 a 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: Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 4 June 3, 1998 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. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 5 June 3, 1998 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. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 6 June 3, 1998 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. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 7 June 3, 1998 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, Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 8 June 3, 1998 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. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 9 June 3, 1998 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. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 10 June 3, 1998 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 Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 11 June 3, 1998 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. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 12 June 3, 1998 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 ntitled Skate rea g, Moorpark Faci ity. 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 Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 13 June 3, 1998 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. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 14 June 3, 1998 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. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 15 June 3, 1998 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