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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1999 0707 CC REGMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL Moorpark, California July 7, 1999 A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark was held on July 7, 1999 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 6:37 p.m. 2. INVOCATION: A silent moment of reflection was held. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilmember Rodgers led the Pledge of Allegiance. 4. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Evans, Harper, Rodgers, and Mayor Hunter. Absent: Councilmember Wozniak Staff Present: Steven Kueny, City Manager; John Nowak, Assistant City Manager; Wayne Loftus, Acting Director of Community Development; Ken Gilbert, Director of Public Works; Mary Lindley, Director of Community Services; Dirk Lovett, Assistant City Engineer; Captain Mike Lewis, Sheriff's Department; Don Reynolds, Administrative Services Manager; John Libiez, Principal Planner; Paul Porter, Principal Planner; Deborah Traffenstedt, City Clerk and Blanca Garza, Deputy City Clerk. 5. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS: A. Introduce new employee Karen Schmidt, Community Development Department Secretary Mayor Hunter introduced Karen Schmidt, Community Development Department Secretary. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 2 B. Park and Recreation Month Proclamation July 7, 1999 Mayor Hunter read the proclamation declaring July Park and Recreation Month and presented it to Mary Lindley, Director of Community Services. 6. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. 7. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA: (Pursuant to Council Rules of Procedure Section 2.9, Items to be withdrawn from the Consent Calendar shall be identified at this time.) Mayor Hunter proposed that Ordinance No. 260, Item No. 12.A. be read prior to the Public Hearing portion of the agenda. The Council concurred. 8. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Councilmember Evans requested an agenda item regarding implementation of a moratorium on new development requiring a General Plan amendment. 12. ORDINANCES: A. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Moorpark, California, Approving Zone Change No. 99 -2 to Change the Zoning Designation on Undeveloped Land Located at the Northeast Corner of Rolling Knoll Road and Peach Hill Road (APN. 507 -0- 302 -180) from Rural Exclusive (RE) to Residential Planned Development (RPD) 5 Units per Acre on the Application of Peach Hill, LLC. Staff Recommendation: Declare Ordinance No. 260 read for the second time and adopted as read. Ms. Traffenstedt read the title of Ordinance No. 260. Councilmember Rodgers excused herself from the vote. MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Evans seconded a motion to waive further reading and read the ordinance title only. The motion carried by voice vote 3 -0, Councilmember Rodgers abstaining and Councilmember Wozniak absent. MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Evans seconded a motion to declare Ordinance No. 260 read for the Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 3 July 7, 1999 second time and adopted as read. The motion carried by voice vote 3 -0, Councilmember Rodgers abstaining and Councilmember Wozniak absent. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. Consider the Moorpark Highlands Specific Plan Project (Specific Plan 95 -2 /Specific Plan No. 2, General Plan Amendment No. 95 -2, and Zone Change 95 -4); Mitigation Monitoring Program; Statement of Overriding Considerations. Applicant: Morrison - Fountainwood- Agoura. (Continued From June 16, 1999, with Public Hearing Open) Staff Recommendation: Continue the public hearing to consider the Specific Plan No. 2 Project until July 21, 1999. Mr. Kueny recommended the item be continued to July 21, 1999. MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Evans seconded a motion to continue Item 9.A. to July 21, 1999. The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0, Councilmember Wozniak absent. B. Consider Request by Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation for Approval of Zone Change No. 99 -3, to Change the Zoning from RPD -15U to RPD -8.9U (Residential Planned Development Zoning from 15 Units to 8.9 Units per Acre); Residential Planned Development Permit No. 99 -7 to Develop 59 Single Family Detached Dwellings; and Tentative Tract Map No. 5161 to Create 59 Residential Lots on the South Side of Poindexter Avenue East of Sierra Avenue and West of Poindexter Park (APN 511- 0 -090- 30) . Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the public hearing, accept public testimony, and close the public hearing on Zone Change No. 99 -3, Tentative Tract Map No. 5161 and Residential Planned Development Permit No. 99 -07; 2) Review, consider and approve the Mitigated Negative Declaration; and 3) Introduce Ordinance No. 261 approving Zone Change No. 99 -3 for first reading; and 4) Adopt Resolution No. 99 -1631 approving Tentative Tract 5161 and Residential Planned Development No. 99 -7. Mr. Loftus gave the staff report. In response to Councilmember Rodgers, Mr. Loftus explained that the glass and frame around the windows would minimize noise. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 4 July 7, 1999 In response to Councilmember Harper, Mr. Loftus stated staff was recommending 6 -foot high walls to provide privacy, due to the reduced lot sizes. He discussed the type of material to be used for the gates. He explained that the Police Department wanted to be able to view through the gates, but the applicant wanted wood gates. Councilmember Harper stated he would side with the applicant and support wood gates. In response to Councilmember Harper, Mr. Loftus explained that Mission Bell Plaza was originally required to construct an 8 -foot high wall perimeter wall adjacent to the proposed housing site. He stated that the current applicant should be required to construct the perimeter wall if the owner of Mission Bell Plaza did not cooperate to provide the wall. In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Loftus stated the walls between residential units should be 6 feet in height. Mayor Hunter opened the public hearing. Karen Flock, 11011 Azahar Street, Saticoy, CEDC, introduced the project. She requested Council approve dimensional roofs and wood gates. She discussed wall heights and stated their intention was to build 6 -foot high walls. Kara Davis, 468 E. Main Street, Ventura, Main Street Architects, discussed the architecture of the project. Anthony Hernandez, 300 S. Moorpark Avenue, #302, requested additional information on the project including cost and the application process. Oscar Barrera, 230 Sierra Avenue, addressed the Council in support of the project and urged the Council to support it. Eloise Brown, 13193 Annette Street, indicated her concern with the proposal for tile roofs. She stated tile roofs would be incompatible with the surrounding neighborhood. Barbara Shultz, 3072 Darlington Drive, Thousand Oaks, stated she was neutral about the project but did not support tile roofs. She stated she hoped the project would not lower the neighboring property values. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 5 July 7, 1999 In response to Councilmember Rodgers, Mr. Loftus stated the Planning Commission discussion of gates had not expanded into color or design. He stated the Council could condition the gates to be designed in a manner to compliment the building material. In response to Councilmember Rodgers, Mr. Loftus stated roof color had not discussed, but rather life span and durability of materials was the reason for recommending tile roofs. He stated other recent affordable housing units have utilized tile roofs. In response to Councilmember Rodgers, Mr. Kueny stated the last phase of the Loyola, Marymount, Marquette area project and Villa Campesina were the only projects since incorporation with composition roofs. Councilmember Rodgers indicated her support for 6 -foot high interior walls, due to small lot size and the necessity for privacy. Mayor Hunter stated 6 -foot walls should be the standard as indicated by the applicant. Councilmember Harper stated he would support wood gates and tile roofs with the color palate to be selected by the Community Development Director. Mayor Hunter concurred with Councilmember Harper. MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Evans seconded a motion to approve the Mitigated Negative Declaration. The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0, Councilmember Wozniak absent. Ms. Traffenstedt read the title of Ordinance No. 261. MOTION: Councilmember Evans moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to waive further reading and read the ordinance title only. The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0, Councilmember Wozniak absent. MOTION: Councilmember Evans moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to declare Ordinance No. 261 introduced on first reading. The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0, Councilmember Wozniak absent. MOTION: Councilmember Evans moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 99 -1631 as amended. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 6 July 7, 1999 The motion carried by unanimous voice vote 4 -0, Councilmember Wozniak absent. 10. PRESENTATION /ACTION /DISCUSSION: A. Consider Teen Council Appointments. Staff Recommendation: Appoint nine (9) members to the Teen Council for a one -year term to begin on July 1, 1999. Ms. Traffenstedt gave the staff report. Mayor Hunter discussed the benefits and increased interest among teens to serve on the Teen Council. MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved and Councilmember Evans seconded a motion to appoint Laura Marie Bealer to the Teen Council. The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0, Councilmember Wozniak absent. MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to appoint Ashley Schoonover to the Teen Council. The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0, Councilmember Wozniak absent. MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved and Councilmember Rodgers seconded a motion to appoint Kenny Bobertz to the Teen Council. The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0, Councilmember Wozniak absent. MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to appoint Kevin Randolph to the Teen Council. The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0, Councilmember Wozniak absent. MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved and Councilmember Evans seconded a motion to appoint Chaely Cooper to the Teen Council. The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0, Councilmember Wozniak absent. MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved and Councilmember Rodgers seconded a motion to appoint Colleen Lambert to the Teen Council. The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0, Councilmember Wozniak absent. MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to appoint Alex Jones to the Teen Council. The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0, Councilmember Wozniak absent. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 7 July 7, 1999 —' MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved and Councilmember Evans seconded a motion to appoint Amy Lafata to the Teen Council. The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0, Councilmember Wozniak absent. MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved and Councilmember Rodgers seconded a motion to appoint Randy Koszela to the Teen Council. The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0, Councilmember Wozniak absent. AT THIS POINT in the meeting Councilmember Evans left the dais. The time was 7:25 p.m. B. Consider Request by Moorpark Packer Football for Installation and Use of Semi Permanent Lights at Arroyo Vista Community Park (AVCP). Staff Recommendation: 1) Approve Moorpark Packer Football's request to install semi - permanent lights at the current football practice field, which includes underground wiring, pending submittal and approval of plans and specifications by the City, and consistent with all applicable City building codes and conforming to City construction standards, as outlined in the Agenda Report; 2) Decline the request for a loan from the City, and direct that all cost associated with the installation of the lights and future utility costs be borne by Packer Football; and 3) Direct the preparation of an Amendment to the Use Agreement between the City and Packer Football consistent with the conditions contained in the Agenda Report and authorize the City Manager to sign it on behalf of the City. Ms. Lindley gave the staff report. She explained the revised proposal for the light poles to be removable. She stated light fixtures would be donated; therefore, Packer Football was withdrawing its request for the loan. Mayor Hunter indicated he was originally concerned regarding the proposed overhead wires for lighting. He stated the proposal to remove the poles during the winter, alleviated some of his concern. Bill Moellering, 4492 Cedarglen Court, requested the Council not approve the semi - permanent lighting. He discussed disturbance at his home from the current lighting at the park. He stated AYSO soccer practices occur during daylight hours and did not see the need for the lights for the football practices. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 8 July 7, 1999 In response to Councilmember Harper, Ms. Lindley stated she did not have specific information on the height and diameter of the light poles. Mr. Shoop, President of Moorpark Packers, explained that they have asked Edison to donate the poles. He stated the poles could be lowered to reduce the impact on neighbors. He stated he had not had the fixtures rated for light spillage. He explained the types of fixtures that would be utilized. In response to Councilmember Harper, Mr. Shoop stated placing lights on only the south side of the field would limit visibility. In response to Councilmember Harper, Ms. Lindley stated discussions had occurred with Packer Football regarding direct burial of the wires, but Packer Football had indicated it was beyond their means. Ms. Lindley indicated she would obtain more information on cost and process for burial. Councilmember Harper indicated concerns regarding light spillage and the use of used materials. Mr. Kueny suggested staff work with Packer Football to obtain additional information on the impact of the lights and determine cost for undergrounding of wires. In response to Councilmember Harper, Mr. Shoop discussed the problems with scheduling practices during daylight hours. He explained that the lights would be turned off by 7:30 p.m. CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to bring the item back on August 18 with additional information and direct staff to work with Packer Football to develop a plan that would address the concerns of the Council, including light spillage and costs to underground wires. C. Consider Acceptance and Maintenance of Spring Road Median Landscaping. Staff Recommendation: 1) Direct staff to advise the developer for the Carlsberg Specific Plan area to proceed with the installation of the Spring Road median landscaping; and 2) Direct staff to accept said improvements subject to the conditions set forth in the report. Mr. Gilbert gave the staff report. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 9 July 7, 1999 MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Rodgers seconded a motion to direct staff to advise the developer for the Carlsberg Specific Plan area to proceed with the installation of the Spring Road median landscaping; and 2) direct staff to accept said improvements subject to the conditions set forth in the report. The motion carried by voice vote 3 -0, Councilmember Evans and Councilmember Wozniak absent. D. Consider Resolution No. 99 -1632 Establishing Personnel System Rules and Regulations for the Positions in the Competitive Service and Rescinding Resolution No. 85 -185. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 99 -1632 establishing Personnel Rules and Regulations for Positions in the Competitive Service and rescinding Resolution No. 85 -185. Mr. Kueny gave the staff report. MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Rodgers seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 99 -1632 establishing Personnel Rules and Regulations for Positions in the Competitive Service and rescinding Resolution No. 85 -185. The motion carried by voice vote 3 -0, Councilmember Evans and Councilmember Wozniak absent. E. Consider Approval of a Project to Reconstruct the Pavement on the North Side of Casey Road. Staff Recommendation: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 99 -1633 amending the FY 1999/00 Budget to fund the subject project; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to negotiate, award and execute a construction contract for the subject work. Mr. Gilbert gave the staff report. MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Rodgers seconded a motion to 1) adopt Resolution No. 99 -1633 amending the FY 1999/00 Budget to fund the subject project; and 2) authorize the City Manager to negotiate, award and execute a construction contract for the subject work. The motion carried by roll call vote 3 -0, Councilmember Evans and Councilmember Wozniak absent. 11. CONSENT CALENDAR: MOTION: Councilmember Rodgers moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by roll call vote 3 -0, Councilmember Evans and Councilmember Wozniak absent. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 10 July 7, 1999 A. Consider Approval of Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of February 17, 1999. Consider Approval of Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of March 3, 1999. Consider Approval of Minutes of Special City Council Meeting of March 3, 1999. Consider Approval of Minutes of Adjourned City Council Meeting of June 9, 1999. Staff Recommendation: Approve minutes as processed. B. Consider Approval of Warrant Register of July 7, 1999. Fiscal Year 1998/99 Manual Warrants Voided Warrants 44722 - 44776 45023 44766 & 44772 $33,242.44 $ (31.549.70) -- Regular Warrants 44777 - 44951 - D $350,075.43 44952 - 45022 - V $ 39,137.90 Staff Recommendation: Approve the Warrant Register. C. Consider Rejection of Claim Submitted by Wendy A. Hargrove. Staff Recommendation: Reject the claim and authorize staff to notify claimant in writing of this action. D. Consider Approval of Five -Year Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Service Employees International Union AFL -CIO, CLC, Local 998. Staff Recommendation: Approve the five - year Memorandum of Agreement ending June 30, 2004, with Service Employees International Union AFL -CIO, CLC Local 998, and authorize the City Manager to sign on behalf of the City. E. Consider Resolution No. 99 -1634 Amending the Salary Plan for Competitive Service, Non - Competitive Service, and Hourly Employees and Rescinding Resolution No. 98 -1496. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 99 -1634. F. Consider Acceptance of a Grant Deed for Additional Street Right -of -Way on the South Side of Poindexter Avenue West of Sierra Avenue and Acceptance of a Related Deed for a Temporary Construction Easement. Staff Recommendation: Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 11 July 7, 1999 1) Approve the Certificates of Acceptance for the subject Temporary Construction Easement and direct to the City Clerk to forward said Certificate and related Temporary Easement Deed to the County Recorder for recordation; and 2) Approve the Certificates of Acceptance for the subject Grant Deed for additional street right -of -way and direct to the City Clerk to forward said Certificate and related Grant Deed to the County Recorder for recordation. G. Consider Approval of a Local Emergencv Dispatch Agreement between the City and the California Conservation Corps (CCC). Staff Recommendation: Authorize the Mayor to sign the Local Emergency Dispatch Agreement (Exhibit 2) between the CCC and the City, and authorize the City Manager to initiate requests for services and execute Project Evaluation forms for such requests, when and if needed. H. Consider Approval of VISTA -East Cooperative Agreement. Staff Recommendation: Approve the Cooperative Agreement among the cities of Moorpark, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks, and VCTC for Ventura Intercity Service Transit Authority (VISTA) -East for FY 1999/00, pending final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, and authorize the Mayor to sign the Agreement on behalf of the City. I. Consider Appointment of Assistant City Attorney. Staff Recommendation: Appoint Brian A. Pierik, with Burke, Williams and Sorensen, to replace Ken Rozell as Assistant City Attorney. J. Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 99 -1635 Authorizin the Mayor to Execute Cooperative Agreement No. 4459 Between the City and the State (Caltrans) Pertaining to the Relinquishment of a Portion of Spring Road and Cooperative Agreement No. 4467 between Said Parties, Pertaining to Relinquishment of a Portion of Los Angeles Avenue, Said Street Segments Being the Former Alignment of State Route 118. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 99 -1635 authorizing the Mayor to execute two Cooperative Agreements pertaining to the relinquishment of that portion of Spring Road and Los Angeles Avenue previously used as the alignment of a portion of State Route 118. K. Consider License Agreement Between the City of Moorpark and Moorpark College to Allow the City to Maintain Certain Traffic Signal Detector Loops to be Located on College Property Just North of the Intersection of Campus Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 12 July 7, 1999 Park Drive and Delfen Street. Staff Recommendation: Approve the subject License Agreement and authorize the Mayor to execute said document. 13. CLOSED SESSION: None was held. 14. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to adjourn. The motion carried by voice vote 3 -0, Councilmember Evans and Councilmember Wozniak absent. The time was 7 :52 p.m. �1 / ATTEST: Deborah S. Traffe tedt City Clerk