HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1999 0616 CC REGMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Moorpark, California June 16, 1999
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark was held
on June 16, 1999, in the Community Center of said City located at 799
Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California.
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Hunter called the meeting to order at 7:19 p.m.
2. INVOCATION:
A silent moment of reflection was held.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mr. Loftus led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmembers Evans, Harper, Rodgers, Wozniak
and Mayor Hunter.
Staff Present: Steven Kueny, City Manager; John Nowak,
Assistant City Manager; Cheryl Kane, City
Attorney; Wayne Loftus, Acting Director of
Community Development; Ken Gilbert, Director
of Public Works; Mary Lindley, Director of
Community Services; Captain Mike Lewis,
Sheriff's Department; Don Reynolds,
Administrative Services Manager; Deborah
Traffenstedt, City Clerk; and Blanca Garza,
Deputy City Clerk.
5. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS:
A. Recognize City Park Essay Contest Winners (Shane Johnson
and Matt Shenkman).
Mayor Hunter introduced Shane Johnson, who read his
essay. Mayor Hunter then presented a certificate to Mr.
Johnson.
B. City Manager's Monthly Report
Mr. Kueny stated that the monthly report would be
deferred.
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6. PUBLIC COMMENT:
June 16, 1999
June Dubreuil, 4236 Laurel Glen Drive, addressed the Council
regarding the July 3 Celebration and indicated disappointment
that the event would not occur. She requested the Budget and
Finance Committee consider reinstating the event with the
passage of the Parks and Recreation Maintenance Assessment.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, a recess was declared to convene the
Redevelopment Agency. The time was 7:25 p.m. The Council
reconvened at 7:28 p.m.
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be withdrawn from the Consent Calendar shall be identified at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.)
Councilmember Evans suggested that the agenda be reordered to
take Item 9.F. before Item 9.A.
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to take Item
9.F. prior to Item 9.A.
Mr. Kueny stated that staff would be requesting continuance of
Item 9.B. to July 7 or July 21, 1999, and that the applicant
concurred with the continuance.
8. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
None.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
F. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 99 -1625, Approvin
the Assessment Engineer's Report, the Parks and
Recreation Maintenance and Improvement Assessment
District Mail Ballot, and Date for Public Hearing. Staff
Recommendation: 1) Open the public hearing, receive
testimony, and close the public hearing; 2) Direct that
the ballots be counted; and 3) If the number of votes
(weighted) in support of the assessment exceed the number
of votes (weighted) in opposition, adopt Resolution No.
99 -1625 approving the Engineer's Report, confirm the
district boundaries, and order the levy of the assessment
for FY 1999/00.
Ms. Lindley gave the staff report.
In response to Councilmember Evans, Ms. Lindley explained
the tabulation process.
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Mayor Hunter opened the public hearing. There being no
one wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed.
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the item was tabled to allow for
tabulation of the ballots. The time was 7:35 p.m.
A. Consider General Plan Amendment No. 96 -1, Zone Change No.
96 -2, Vesting Tentative Tract No. 5053, Residential
Planned Development Permit No. 96 -1, and Development
Agreement No. 98 -2 (Pacific Communities) Relating to
Proposal for 303 Residential Lots Located on the South
Side of Los Angeles Avenue in the Vicinity of Goldman and
Shasta Avenues (Assessor Parcel Nos.: 506 -0 -03 -135, 145,
155, 165 and 185). (Continued from June 2, 1999, with
Public Hearing Closed) Staff Recommendation: 1) Adopt
Resolution No. 99 -1620, approving General Plan Amendment
No. 96 -1; 2) Declare Ordinance No. 256, approving Zone
Change No. 96 -2, read for the second time and adopted as
read; 3) Adopt Resolution No. 99 -1621 approving Vesting
Tentative Tract No. 5053 and Residential Planned
Development Permit No. 96 -1; and 4) Declare Ordinance No.
257, approving the Development Agreement, read for the
second time and adopted as read.
Mr. Loftus gave the staff report. He recommended the
Council delete the sentence on stamped page 2 reading:
"Completion of an interim storm drain facility is
required at this location by the applicant." He
indicated the applicant concurred with the
recommendation. He suggested allowing the applicant to
respond to the issue of the gate across from the service
road and the proposed recreation facilities. He stated
revised Residential Planned Development conditions were
provided in a memorandum to the Council dated June 16,
1999, pertaining to floor plan requirements.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Loftus clarified the
actions to be taken by the Council and indicated that the
applicant had concurred with the amendments as indicated.
In response to Councilmember Harper, Mr. Loftus stated
the Archstone project and the current proposal would
constitute two General Plan Amendments for the year.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Elaine Freeman, 2509 E.
Thousand Oaks Blvd., read a letter from Nelson Chung, the
— applicant. She stated the applicant accepts the
conditions regarding the flood control channel right -of-
way. She stated the applicant preferred to maintain one
pool, but if the Council preferred a separate wading pool
they would comply.
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In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Kueny explained the
possibility of the Flood Control District's acquisition
of right -of -way for widening the channel. He provided
the Council with a copy of draft language for a condition
of approval requiring the applicant to construct a wall
along the Maureen Lane properties adjacent to the Arroyo
Simi prior to final occupancy of the project if the Flood
Control District had acquired the right of way.
In response to Councilmember Harper, Mr. Kueny
recommended slump stone should be utilized for the walls
to insure a uniform appearance.
Councilmember Harper explained that having a single wall
treatment would benefit both the applicant and the City.
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to include
the condition of approval for the wall along Maureen Lane
properties adjacent to the Arroyo Simi.
Councilmember Harper suggested wading pools be included
as a standard condition for projects with a large number
of children.
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to require a
20 -foot wide wading pool as a condition of approval for the
project.
Councilmember Evans discussed his concerns with the
additional traffic on Los Angeles Avenue that would be
created by the project and asked what the City could do
to reduce the burden. Mr. Kueny stated the project would
contribute to the expansion of Los Angeles Avenue to
three travel lanes.
Councilmember Harper stated that traffic on Los Angeles
Avenue is a regional problem.
MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember Harper
seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 99 -1620, approving
General Plan Amendment No. 96 -1. The motion carried by
unanimous voice vote.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Wozniak
seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 99 -1621 as amended,
approving Vesting Tentative Tract No. 5053 and Residential
Planned Development Permit No. 96 -1. The motion carried by
unanimous voice vote.
Ms. Kane read the title of Ordinance No. 256.
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MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Wozniak
seconded a motion to waive further reading and read the
ordinance title only. The motion carried by unanimous voice
vote.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Wozniak
seconded a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 256 on second
reading. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
Ms. Kane read the title of Ordinance No. 257.
MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember Harper
seconded a motion to waive further reading and read the
ordinance title only. The motion carried by unanimous voice
vote.
MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember Harper
seconded a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 257 on second
reading. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
B. 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 April 21, 1999, with Public Hearing Open)
Staff Recommendation: 1) Accept further testimony and
continue the public hearing open to a date certain, and
request the Ad Hoc Committee and staff to return with a
proposed Development Agreement Ordinance (July 21 or
August 18, 1999).
Mayor Hunter stated that there were no public speakers
and he asked if there was consensus to continue the
public hearing to July 7 or July 21, 1999.
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to continue
Item 9.B. to July 7, 1999.
C. Supplemental report Regarding Final Changes to the
Engineer's Report for AD84 -2 and Adoption of a Resolution
Confirminq the Assessment Amounts for Fiscal Year
1999/2000. Continued from June 2, 1999, with Public
Hearing Closed) Staff Recommendation: 1) Make the changes
to the Engineer's Report listed in Exhibit 2A (if the
Zone 12 Ballots are opposed to the assessment, it is
recommended that the changes in Exhibit 2B be approved);
2) Make any other final desired changes to the Engineer's
Report and to the proposed assessments for FY 1999/2000;
and 3) Adopt the attached Resolution No. 99- (Exhibit
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4) making certain changes to AD 84 -2 and confirming the
assessments for Fiscal Year 1999/00.
Mr. Gilbert gave the staff report.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Rodgers
seconded a motion to continue the item to June 23, 1999. The
motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
D. Consider Request by Archstone Communities for Approval of
General Plan Amendment No. 97 -3 for a Change in the Land
Use Designation of the General Plan from General
Commercial (C -2) to Very High Density Residential (VH),
Zone Change No. 97 -7 to Change the Zoning Designation of
the Property from CPD (Commercial Planned Development) to
RPD 16.2 (Residential Planned Development 16.2 Units per
Acre Maximum) Residential Planned Development Permit No.
97 -1 for Construction of 312 Apartment Units, on Property
Located on the West Side of Moorpark Avenue, South of Los
Angeles Avenue Adjacent to the Arroyo Simi (APN 506 -0-
050 -275). (Continued from June 9, 1999, with Public
Hearing Closed) Staff Recommendation: 1) Adopt Resolution
No. 99- approving General Plan Amendment No. 97 -3; 2)
Introduce Ordinance No. 258, approving Zone Change No.
97 -7, for first reading; and 3) Adopt Resolution No. 99-
approving Residential Planned Development Permit No.
97 -1.
Mr. Loftus gave the staff report.
Mr. Kueny suggested the Council defer the resolution
approving the General Plan Amendment to June 23, 1999. He
requested the Council provide direction on the conditions
of approval for the project.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Kueny stated the issue
of the wading pool had been resolved. He stated parking
on perimeter streets needed to be addressed. Mr. Loftus
stated the applicant was agreeable to no parking but
requested being allowed to work with the residents for
implementation of the no parking restriction.
Mayor Hunter stated it was reasonable to provide a time
period, such as 90 days, as advance notice before
implementing the parking restriction.
—" Mr. Kueny stated the applicant could be conditioned to
reimburse the City for the cost of changing the parking
signs or direct staff to implement the condition by a
date certain.
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In response to Councilmember Rodgers, Mr. Kueny suggested
allowing continued parking along Majestic Court.
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to require
the applicant to post "No Parking" signs 90 days prior to the
beginning of grading of the project.
In response to Councilmember Evans, Mr. Kueny stated the
applicant could be conditioned to reimburse the City for
the cost of the signs prior to issuance of the grading
permit.
Mr. Kueny recommended continuance of the General Plan
Amendment and Residential Planned Development Permit
resolutions to an adjourned meeting on June 23.
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council continued adoption of
the General Plan Amendment and Residential Planned Development
Permit resolutions to the adjourned meeting of June 23, 1999.
Ms. Kane read the title of Ordinance No. 258.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Rodgers
seconded a motion to waive further reading and read the
ordinance title only. The motion carried by unanimous voice
vote.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember
Rodgers seconded a motion to introduce Ordinance No. 258 on
first reading. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
E. Consider Request by Archstone Communities for Development
Agreement No. 97 -1 for Property Located on the West Side
of Moorpark Avenue, South of Los Angeles Avenue Adjacent
to the Arroyo Simi (APN. 506 -0- 050 -275). (Continued from
June 9, 1999, with Public Hearing Open) Staff
Recommendation: 1) Close the public hearing on Draft
Development Agreement 97 -1; 2) Introduce Ordinance No.
259, approving Development Agreement No. 97 -1 between the
City of Moorpark and Archstone Communities, for first
reading.
Mr. Kueny gave the staff report. He provided an
explanation of the various changes.
In response to Councilmember Evans, Mr. Kueny explained
the hardship provisions. He stated the ad hoc committee
had discussed the means of administration of the
affordable units and the role of the City with the
applicant.
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In response to Councilmember Rodgers, Councilmember Evans
stated that income qualifications of those residents
occupying the affordable units should be reviewed
periodically to ensure availability of affordable housing
for those in need.
Mr. Kueny stated the affordable housing details would be
worked out with the applicant. He suggested a provision
to allow the City to add additional, reserved affordable
units to be funded by the City.
In response to Mayor Hunter, John Luedke, representing
Archstone Communities, 217 Technology Drive, Santa
Clarita, indicated concurrence with the Development
Agreement as amended.
Mayor Hunter closed the public hearing.
Ms. Kane read the title of Ordinance No. 259.
MOTION: Councilmember Rodgers moved and Councilmember Harper
seconded a motion to waive further reading and read the
ordinance title only. The motion carried by unanimous voice
vote.
MOTION: Councilmember Rodgers moved and Councilmember Harper
seconded a motion to introduce Ordinance No. 259 on first
reading. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
G. Consider Certification of the Tabulation of Ballots
Received Regarding the Proposed Levy of Landscape
Maintenance Assessments upon the Properties within Zone
12 of Assessment District 84 -2 - Carlsberg Specific Plan.
Staff Recommendation: 1) Certify the tabulation of
ballots received pertaining to the levy of assessments
within Zone 12 (Carlsberg Specific Plan area) of
Assessment District 84 -2, finding the results of said
Ballot to be in favor of said future assessment; 2)
Direct staff to include in the final amended Engineer's
Report for AD84 -2 for FY 1999/00, the assessment amounts
for Zone 12 identified in the staff report; and 3)
Authorize the City Manager to accept for maintenance the
landscape improvements identified in Section C of this
report, upon completion of the requirements for same as
discussed in Section K of this report, provided any such
acceptance does not occur prior to July 1, 1999, and
provided a Zone 12 assessment for FY 1999/00 is levied by
the City Council.
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Mr. Gilbert suggested the item be continued to June 23,
1999.
Mayor Hunter stated that there were no public speakers.
MOTION: Councilmember Rodgers moved and Councilmember Harper
seconded a motion to continue the open public hearing to June
23, 1999. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
H. Consider Zone Change 99 -2, Tentative Tract Map No. 5201,
and Residential Planned Development Permit No. 99 -3
(Peach Hill, LLC) Relating to Proposal for 10 Residential
Lots Located at the Northeast Corner of Rolling Knoll
Road and Peach Hill Road (Assessor Parcel No.: 507- 0 -302-
180). Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the public hearing,
accept public testimony, and close the public hearing on
Zone Change No. 99 -2, Tentative Tract Map No. 5201 and
Residential Planned Development Permit No. 99 -3; 2)
Review, consider and approve the Negative Declaration; 3)
Introduce Ordinance No. 260 approving Zone Change No. 99-
2 for first reading; and 4) Adopt Resolution No. 99 -1622
approving Tentative Tract Map No. 5201, and Residential
Planned Development No. 99 -3.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, Councilmember Rodgers left the
dais due to a potential conflict of interest. The time was
8:25 p.m.
Mr. Loftus gave the staff report.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Loftus summarized the
proposed condition of approval pertaining to affordable
housing. He also discussed setback requirements and
stated all units would have a minimum 15 -foot wide
sideyard setback.
Mayor Hunter opened the public hearing.
Tina Hare, representing Peach Hill LLC, 3869 Hidden Pines
Court, described the proposed project. She discussed
landscape requirements and incentives. She discussed a
proposed in -lieu affordable housing fee. She requested
the affordable housing and Transportation Systems
Management (TSM) fees be waived.
Joel Silverman, Archstone Communities project engineer,
23801 Calabasas Road, Calabasas, indicated he was
available to answer questions.
Arthur Doring, 13668 Grand Isle Drive, indicated his
concerns with recreational vehicle (RV) access due to the
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difference in grade. He stated the adjacent homeowners
would be impacted.
Mayor Hunter stated a proposed condition of approval
would prohibit breaking the wall along Peach Hill Road,
therefore, RV access would not be feasible.
Mr. Doring also stated that there may be a 10 -inch gas
main along Peach Hill Road that should be investigated
before construction. He stated the project would be an
asset to the community.
Steve Hull, representing Creative Woodworks and S &D
Development (no address given), indicated he was
available to answer questions.
Michael Dublan, representing S &D Development, 2584
Alicante Court, Camarillo, indicated he was available to
answer questions.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Loftus explained the
intent of the proposed condition language was to
eliminate the possibility of access through both Peach
Hill and Rolling Knoll Roads.
In response to Councilmember Harper's question regarding
the sideyard setbacks, Mr. Loftus stated the applicant
has attempted to ensure privacy through opaque glass and
the height of the window sills. He stated the depth of
the lot also justifies the size of the sideyard setbacks.
Councilmember Harper suggested reviewing the criteria
established in the Zoning Ordinance for residential
setbacks at a subsequent meeting.
Mr. Kueny stated the matter would be added to the list of
items for study of Zoning Code amendments.
Mayor Hunter stated that variances for setbacks were
continually granted and questioned the feasibility of the
Zoning Code residential setback requirements.
In response to Councilmember Wozniak, Mr. Loftus
explained that the adjacent property line wall has open
cells, so rebar could potentially be added to increase
the height of the wall. He suggested that the applicant
could respond to the question regarding whether the
foundation was adequate to support additional height.
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In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Dublan stated that the
City Building inspector had found the wall footing to be
adequate to support the additional height.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Loftus stated the final
design for project walls was adequately addressed by the
proposed conditions of approval.
In response to Councilmember Harper, Mr. Loftus stated
the Planning Commission had desired to allow flexibility
on maintenance of the common area. He stated a
homeowners association (HOA) was not feasible.
Mr. Kueny suggested the applicant indicate their desire
for method of maintenance.
Ms. Hare stated they were requesting being placed into a
landscape maintenance district (LMD).
Mr. Kueny concurred that an assessment district would be
easier and less expensive than annexing to an adjacent
HOA.
In response to Councilmember Harper, Ms. Hare stated
discussions had ensued regarding annexation into the
adjacent HOA, but that the existing HOA was already
having trouble with maintenance. She also stated there
was a possibility of the adjacent HOA joining in a LMD.
Mr. Kueny stated the condition could be rewritten to
effectuate the LMD.
Councilmember Wozniak stated that the City has typically
required front yard landscaping and that this development
should be required to include front yard landscaping. He
also stated the TSM fee was not appropriate but that the
affordable housing fee should be required. He suggested
waiving the TSM fee and reducing the affordable housing
to $2,700 per dwelling unit, the amount that would have
been paid as the TSM fee.
In response to Councilmember Harper, Mr. Loftus explained
TSM fees for other projects. He stated the fee was based
on an Air Pollution Control District formula. He
described how the TSM fees could be utilized.
In response to Councilmember Evans, Mr. Loftus explained
the difference in the proposed TSM fee from that of other
recently approved residential projects.
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Mr. Kueny suggested a potential compromise would be to
charge $.15 per square foot for the project, as is done
for commercial and industrial projects.
Councilmember Harper stated that all projects have a
cumulative air quality impact; therefore, a TSM fee
should be charged for all projects. He suggested
reviewing how the fees are being utilized as a future
agenda item.
Councilmember Wozniak stated the $2,736 fee did not make
sense. He stated his concern was with imposing the same
fee on a 10 -unit project as on a 500 -unit project.
Councilmember Evans suggested a threshold be established
for imposing affordable housing fees. He suggested
waiving the affordable housing requirements for this
project, since the project would provide public benefit
by allowing the School District to generate income from
the sale of the property.
Councilmember Wozniak stated he concurred with setting a
threshold for the affordable housing fee and waiving such
fee for this project.
Mayor Hunter stated the Affordable Housing /Community
Development Committee could provide a recommendation to
the Council.
Councilmember Harper stated that smaller projects are not
penalized, since they pay the fee based on the number of
units.
Mayor Hunter discussed the Agoura Hills affordable
housing policy.
Councilmember Harper suggested that whatever policy is
recommended by the Affordable Housing /Community
Development Committee and adopted by the Council be
applied to the project.
Mr. Kueny stated the Council could include in the
conditions of approval that if such policy is not in
effect at the point in time that the applicant seeks the
first building permit, the project will be exempted from
the affordable housing fee requirement. He stated the
maximum fee amount could be included.
Councilmember Evans stated the applicant should know the
amount of the fee if it is to be applied.
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Councilmember Harper suggested the fee not exceed $3,000
per dwelling unit, if applied.
Councilmember Evans stated that fee was unrealistic for
the size of the project.
Councilmember Harper stated the fee was proportional to
other projects and that there was no rationale for
exempting small projects.
Mayor Hunter stated the Affordable Housing /Community
Development Committee had previously determined that
there should be some sort of exemption. He stated ten
units seemed to be a reasonable threshold for exemption.
He suggested projects of 10 units or less be exempt from
the affordable housing fee requirement.
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to exempt the
project from the affordable housing fee.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Loftus stated the
Pacific Communities project TSM fee was $1,288.87 per
dwelling unit.
Mayor Hunter suggested the TSM fee for the proposed
project be set at $1,000 per unit.
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to set the
TSM fee at $1,000 per dwelling unit.
Mayor Hunter stated it was reasonable to allow the buyer
to install the front yard landscaping within a reasonable
time frame.
Mr. Kueny stated it would be difficult to enforce the
condition after the homes were sold.
Councilmember Harper suggested a minimal amount of
landscaping be installed by the builder, and to allow
upgrades of landscaping by the new homeowners.
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to require a
minimal amount of front -yard landscaping prior to occupancy.
In response to Councilmember Wozniak, Mr. Loftus stated
there was no condition prohibiting second -story decks. He
also stated the applicant had indicated that trees could
be planted along the north property line.
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In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Hare stated the
applicant agreed to a condition limiting second -story
decks. She stated the rear -yard landscaping should be
determined by the homeowner.
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to prohibit
second -story decks with disclosure to the buyer.
Mayor Hunter closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Councilmember Evans moved and Councilmember Wozniak
seconded a motion to approve the Negative Declaration and
adopt Resolution No. 99 -1622, as amended, approving Tentative
Tract Map No. 5201, and Residential Planned Development No.
99 -3. The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0, Councilmember
Rodgers absent.
Ms. Kane read the title of Ordinance No. 260.
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 Rodgers absent.
MOTION: Councilmember Evans moved and Councilmember Harper
seconded a motion to introduce Ordinance No. 260 for first
reading. The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0, Councilmember
Rodgers absent.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, a recess was declared. The time was
9:38 p.m. The Council reconvened at 10:00 p.m., with all
Councilmembers present. Mayor Hunter announced that the Council
would return to consideration of Item 9.F., which had been tabled
pending tabulation of ballots.
F. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 99 -1625, Approvin
the Assessment Engineer's Report, the Parks and
Recreation Maintenance and Improvement Assessment
District Mail Ballot, and Date for Public Hearing. Staff
Recommendation: 1) Open the public hearing, receive
testimony, and close the public hearing; 2) Direct that
the ballots be counted; and 3) If the number of votes
(weighted) in support of the assessment exceed the number
of votes (weighted) in opposition, adopt Resolution No.
99 -1625 approving the Engineer's Report, confirm the
district boundaries, and order the levy of the assessment
for FY 1999/00.
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Mayor Hunter read the results as follows:
Valid ballots - 3,530 parcels
Invalid ballots - 97
Total ballots - 3,627
Non - weighted results
Yes - 2,425 parcels
No - 1,105 parcels
Weighted results
70.9 percent in favor
Mayor Hunter confirmed that the weighted results of 70.9
percent in favor meant that the assessment was supported
by the voters.
Councilmember Wozniak thanked and congratulated the
volunteers.
Mayor Hunter recognized June Dubriel, Roseann Mikos, Gary
Lowenburg, Ken Moss, Janice Parvin, and Dale Parvin for
their efforts and support of the issue.
Councilmember Evans stated that Dawn Lowenberg should
also be recognized for her work.
MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember Evans
seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 99 -1625 approving
the Engineer's Report, confirm the district boundaries, and
order the levy of the assessment for FY 1999/00. The motion
carried by unanimous voice vote.
I. Consider Commercial Planned Development Permit No. 98 -2
Relating to Construction of a 20,987 Square Foot 38 -Bed
Residential Dementia Care Facility (The Damone Group)
Located on Lot 3 of Tract 4974 on Peach Hill Road Between
Spring Road and Science Drive (Assessor Parcel No.: 512-
0- 270 -035). Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the public
hearing, accept public testimony and close the public
hearing; 2) Consider that the Environmental Impact Report
prepared for the Amended Carlsberg Specific Plan, which
addressed impacts for institutional uses on this
property, adequately addresses the impacts of the
proposed use; 3) Adopt Resolution No. 99 -1623 approving
Commercial Planned Development Permit No. 98 -2.
—' Mr. Loftus gave the staff report. He discussed the
additional condition regarding maintenance of slopes on
Spring Road.
Mayor Hunter opened the public hearing.
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David Lutich, representing the Damone Group, 7955 E.
Chaparral No. 15, Scottsdale AZ, described the project
and concurred with the staff recommendation. He stated
discussions had ensued with the Moorpark Unified School
District regarding traffic concerns. He explained
proposed security measures.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Lutich stated they
concurred with the proposed conditions of approval.
In response to Councilmember Harper, Mr. Lutich stated
they were in the process of finalizing the landscaping
plan, but that the proposed tree species were shown on
the conceptual plan.
Mr. Loftus stated the final landscape plan would have to
be approved by staff and the City's landscape architect.
Councilmember Harper stated the project was well
designed, fits the surrounding area, and is an
appropriate use.
Mayor Hunter closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Councilmember Evans moved and Councilmember Harper
seconded a motion to determine that the Environmental Impact
Report prepared for the Amended Carlsberg Specific Plan, which
addressed impacts for institutional uses, adequately addresses
the impacts of the proposed use, and to adopt Resolution No.
99 -1623 approving Commercial Planned Development Permit No.
98 -2. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
J. Consider a Resolution Adopting the International
Conference of Building Officials Building Valuation Data
for Purposes of Assessing Values for Use in Building
Permit Issuance. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
No. 99 -1624 adopting the International Conference of
Building Officials recommended Table of Building
Valuation Data as the basis upon which all building
permits valuations shall be computed.
Mr. Loftus gave the staff report.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Loftus indicated that
State law required a properly noticed public hearing and
the opportunity for public testimony for the subject
agenda item.
There being no public speakers, Mayor Hunter opened and
closed the public hearing.
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—' MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Wozniak
seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 99 -1624 adopting the
International Conference of Building Officials recommended
Table of Building Valuation Data as the basis upon which all
building permits valuations shall be computed. The motion
carried by unanimous voice vote.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, Councilmember Harper asked that Item
9.I. be reconsidered.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Evans
seconded a motion to reconsider Item 9.I. The motion carried
by unanimous voice vote.
I. Consider Commercial Planned Development Permit No. 98 -2
Relating to Construction of a 20,987 Square Foot 38 -Bed
Residential Dementia Care Facility (The Damone Group)
Located on Lot 3 of Tract 4974 on Peach Hill Road Between
Spring Road and Science Drive (Assessor Parcel No.: 512-
0- 270 -035). Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the public
hearing, accept public testimony and close the public
hearing; 2) Consider that the Environmental Impact Report
prepared for the Amended Carlsberg Specific Plan, which
addressed impacts for institutional uses on this
property, adequately addresses the impacts of the
proposed use; 3) Adopt Resolution No. 99 -1623 approving
Commercial Planned Development Permit No. 98 -2.
Councilmember Harper requested inclusion of the paragraph
at the bottom of stamped page 466 pertaining to landscape
maintenance of the Spring Road slope area in the
conditions of approval.
MOTION: Councilmember Evans moved and Councilmember Harper
seconded a motion to approve a revision to Resolution No. 99-
1623 to include the paragraph from the bottom of stamped page
466 of the agenda packet pertaining to landscape maintenance
of the Spring Road slope area. The motion carried by unanimous
voice vote.
K. Consider Resolution No. 99- Adopting an Operating and
Capital Improvements Budget for Fiscal Year 1999 -2000 for
the City of Moorpark. (Continued from June 9, 1999, with
Public Hearing Closed) Staff Recommendation: Adopt
Resolution No. 99- adopting an Operating and Capital
Improvements Budget for the City of Moorpark for the
Fiscal Year 1999 -2000 (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Rodgers
seconded a motion to continue the item to June 23, 1999. The
motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
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10. PRESENTATION /ACTION /DISCUSSION:
A. Consider Adoption of City Goals and Objectives for Fiscal
Year 1999 -2000. (Continued from May 12, 1999 Adjourned
Meeting) Staff Recommendation: Adopt City Goals and
Objectives for Fiscal Year 1999 -2000.
MOTION: Councilmember Evans moved and Councilmember Harper
seconded a motion to continue the item to June 23, 1999. The
motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
B. Consider Establishment of Traffic Control Measures
Designed to Prohibit Left Turn Traffic at Flory Avenue
and Los Angeles Avenue (State Route 23/118) . Staff
Recommendation: 1) Direct staff to submit a request to
Caltrans for the installation of traffic control measures
at Flory Avenue and Los Angeles Avenue designed to
prohibit and prevent left -turn egress traffic from Flory
Avenue to eastbound Los Angeles Avenue; 2) If deemed
necessary by the City Manager to expedite the
installation of these traffic control measures, authorize
staff to apply for an Encroachment Permit to allow the
City to undertake the cost for and undertake the
installation of these traffic control measures. (Note:
Construction costs are estimated to be less than $500.)
Mr. Gilbert gave the staff report.
In response to Councilmember Rodgers, Mr. Gilbert
indicated that no comments had been received from the
adjacent neighbors.
Councilmember Harper stated the recommendation would
provide an interim solution but suggested alternatives be
reviewed. He stated it had been suggested that Flory be
converted to a cul -de -sac.
MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember Harper
seconded a motion to 1) Direct staff to submit a request to
Caltrans for the installation of traffic control measures at
Flory Avenue and Los Angeles Avenue designed to prohibit and
prevent left -turn egress traffic from Flory Avenue to
eastbound Los Angeles Avenue; 2) If deemed necessary by the
City Manager to expedite the installation of these traffic
control measures, authorize staff to apply for an Encroachment
Permit to allow the City to undertake the cost for and
undertake the installation of these traffic control measures.
The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
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-- C. Consider Resolution No. 99 -1639 Adopting an Investment
Policy for the City of Moorpark. Staff Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 99 -1639 adopting an Investment
Policy for the City of Moorpark.
Mr. Nowak gave the staff report.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Wozniak
seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 99 -1639 adopting an
Investment Policy for the City of Moorpark. The motion carried
by unanimous voice vote.
D. Consider Recommendation to the United States Postal
Service for a Consolidated Retail and Distribution Center
within the Downtown Specific Plan Area. Staff
Recommendation: That the City Council express its support
for the United States Postal Service to construct a
combined retail and distribution center in the Downtown
Specific Plan Area, and authorize the Mayor to send a
letter on behalf of the City Council to the United States
Postal Service expressing that support.
Mr. Nowak gave the staff report.
In response to Councilmember Harper, Mr. Nowak stated the
City has some control over design of the project. He
also stated concerns had been expressed regarding
attractiveness of the facility.
In response to Councilmember Harper, Mr. Nowak stated it
has been indicated that High Street was not a feasible
option for the Post Office retail operations.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Wozniak
seconded a motion to express its support for the United States
Postal Service to construct a combined retail and distribution
center in the Downtown Specific Plan Area, and authorize the
Mayor to send a letter on behalf of the City Council to the
United States Postal Service expressing that support. The
motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
11. CONSENT CALENDAR:
MOTION: Councilmember Evans moved and Councilmember Harper
seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar with the
exception of Item 11.A. and Item 11.D. The motion carried by
unanimous roll call vote.
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B. Consider Approval of Warrant Reqister of June 16, 1999.
Fiscal Year 1998/99
Manual Warrants 44677 - 44684 $19,396.76
Regular Warrants 44685 - 44703 - D $ 10,678.06
44704 - 44771 - V $528,513.99
Staff Recommendation: Approve the Warrant Register.
C. Consider Resolution No. 99 -1667 Amending the FY 1998/99
Operating Budget by Appropriating $5,150 from the
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Fund for
Mayflower Market. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
No. 99 -1667 amending the FY 1998/99 Operating Budget by
appropriating $5,150.00 of Community Development Funds
for the Mayflower Market improvements. (ROLL CALL VOTE
REQUIRED)
E. Consider Approval of Submittal of Single Cable
Communications System Franchise Renewal Application from
Century -TCI Communications Corp. Staff Recommendation:
Approve the submittal of a single cable communications
system franchise renewal application by Century -TCI
Communications Corp. for both current franchises.
F. Consider Resolution No. 99 -1627 Adopting the
Appropriations Subject to Limitations for Fiscal Year
1999 -2000 for the City of Moorpark. Staff Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 99 -1627 establishing the City's
Appropriations subject to Limitation for Fiscal Year
1999/2000 at $12,392,814.
G. Consider One -Year Extension of Sunridge Landscape
Maintenance Agreement. Staff Recommendation: Approve an
Amendment to the City's Agreement for maintenance of
landscape parks and streetscapes with Sunridge Landscape
Services extending its term one additional year, and
authorize the City Manager to sign the Amendment on
behalf of the City.
H. Extend Contract For Services with Kellv Cleaninq & Suppl
Company. Staff Recommendation: Approve the extension of
the service contract for Arroyo Vista Recreation Center
janitorial services with Kelly Cleaning and Supply
Company to expire on June 30, 2000, and authorize the
City Manager to sign the contract amendment.
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June 16, 1999
I. Consider a One -Year Extension to the Agreement with
Thousand Oaks Cab Company for Paratransit Dial A Cab
Services. Staff Recommendation: Approve a one -year
extension of its Agreement with Thousand Oaks Cab Company
for paratransit services, and authorize the City Manager
to execute the extension.
J. Consider Vacating State Transportation Enhancement Act
(TEA) Grant for the Construction of Freeway Landscaping.
Staff Recommendation: Authorize staff to advise VCTC that
the City wishes to vacate the subject TEA grant for a
modified freeway landscaping project.
K. Consider Convevance of an Easement to the Southern
California Edison Company (SCE) and a Quitclaim Deed to
the Ventura County Flood Control District (VCFCD) for the
Access Ramps from Tierra Rejada Road to the Maintenance
Levee Road Along the North Side of the Arroyo Simi. Staff
Recommendation: 1) Authorize the Mayor to execute an
Easement Deed (Exhibit 2) to SCE for subject properties,
and direct the City Clerk to cause said Easement Deed to
be recorded; and 2) Authorize the Mayor to execute a
Quitclaim Deed to the VCFCD for the same subject
properties, and direct the City Clerk to cause said
Quitclaim Deed to be recorded subsequent to the
recordation of the Easement to SCE.
L. Consider Approval to Apply for Federal "Cops in Schools"
Grant Funds. Staff Recommendation: That the City Council
approve the submittal of an application under the Federal
"Cops in Schools" grant program and authorize the City
Manager to execute all application documents.
The following items were pulled from the Consent Calendar for
individual consideration:
A. Consider Approval of Minutes of Regular City Council
Meetinq of February 3, 1999.
Consider Approval of Minutes of Special City Council
Meetinq of June 2, 1999.
Staff Recommendation: Approve minutes as processed.
Mayor Hunter indicated he would be abstaining from voting
on the minutes, because he was not present at the meeting
of June 2, 1999.
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— MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Evans
seconded a motion to approve the minutes of the February 3
regular and June 2, 1999, special City Council meetings. The
motion carried by voice vote 4 -0, Mayor Hunter abstaining.
D. Consider a One -time Modification to the Citv's Mobilehome
Rehab Loan Program. Staff Recommendation: Approve an
increase for the rehab loan for Donald and Eileen Nevins
to an amount not to exceed $7,350.00 and this shall not
be a precedent- setting action.
Councilmember Rodgers suggested considering raising the
limit for the funding threshold for mobilehomes.
Mr. Nowak stated a report could be prepared for Council
indicating future proposed applications. He explained
that new roofing was one of the reasons for requiring an
increase for this application, and that he did not
believe the loan limit needed to be increased for all
cases.
MOTION: Councilmember Rodgers moved and Councilmember Harper
seconded a motion to approve an increase for the rehab loan
for Donald and Eileen Nevins to an amount not to exceed
$7,350.00 which shall not be a precedent- setting action.
12. ORDINANCES
A. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Moorpark,
California, Approving Zone Change No. 97 -7 to Change the
Zoning Designation on Approximately 19.2 Acres of
Undeveloped Land Located Southerly of Los Angeles Avenue
on the West Side of Moorpark Avenue Adjacent to the Flood
Control Channel from CPD (Commercial Planned Development)
to RPD 16.2 (Residential Planned Development - 16.2 Units
per Acre Maximum), with the Exception of the Area along
the Southerly Portion of the Property Required to be
Dedicated to the Ventura County Flood Control District
which is to be Rezoned To OS (Open Space), on the
Application of Archstone Communities. Staff
Recommendation: Declare Ordinance No. read for the
second time and adopted as read.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Evans
seconded a motion to continue the item to June 23, 1999. The
motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
B. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Moorpark,
California, Adopting a Development Agreement Between the
Citv of Moorpark and Archstone Communities. Staff
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Recommendation: Declare Ordinance No. read for the
second time and adopted as read.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Evans
seconded a motion to continue the item to June 23, 1999. The
motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
Ms. Kane clarified that the ordinance introduced for Item 9.H.
would be Ordinance No. 260.
13. CLOSED SESSION:
Mr. Kueny announced that the City Council would be going
into closed session for discussion of Items 13.C., 13.F.,
13.H., and 13.L. on the agenda.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Rodgers
seconded a motion to adjourn to closed session for a
discussion of Items 13.C., 13.F., 13.H., and 13.L. on the
agenda. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. The time
was 10:37 p.m.
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. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Title: Assistant City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk,
City Manager, City Engineer, Chief of Police, Director of
Community Development, Director of Community Services,
Public Works Director
D. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
(Subdivision (a) of Section 54956.9)
The Environmental Coalition of Ventura County vs. City of
Moorpark and City Council of the City of Moorpark (Case
No. SCO21825)
E. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
(Subdivision (a) of Section 54956.9)
The Environmental Coalition of Ventura County vs. City of
Moorpark and City Council of the City of Moorpark (Case
No. SCO22256)
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F. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
(Subdivision (a) of Section 54956.9)
Villa Del Arroyo, LTD., a limited partnership vs. City of
Moorpark
G. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
(Subdivision (a) of Section 54956.9)
Hidden Creek Ranch, LP, a California Limited Partnership
vs. The City of Moorpark and to Real Parties in Interest:
Clint Harper, Roseann Mikos, Andrew Prokopow, and
Committee to Qualify Hidden Creek Referendum Controlled
by Clint Harper and Roseann Mikos (Case No. SCO21959)
H. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
(Subdivision (a) of Section 54956.9)
Hidden Creek Ranch, LP, a California Limited Partnership
and Messenger Investment Company, Inc., a California
Corporation vs. The City of Moorpark and City Council of
the City of Moorpark
I. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
(Subdivision (a) of Section 54956.9)
The Environmental Coalition of Ventura County vs. City of
Moorpark, the City Council of the City of Moorpark, and
Ventura Local Agency Formation Commission (Case No.
SCO23378)
J. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
(Subdivision (a) of Section 54956.9)
Alice Rowan vs. City of Moorpark (Case No. SH089680)
K. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6)
Agency Designated Representative: Steven Kueny
Employee Organization: Service Employees International
Union, AFL -CIO, CLC, Local 998
L. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6)
Agency Designated Representative: Steven Kueny
Unrepresented employees: Assistant City Manager,
Administrative Services Manager, City Clerk, Director of
Community Development, Director of Community Services,
Director of Public Works, Finance /Accounting Manager,
Planning Manager, Principal Planner, Recreation
Superintendent, and Senior Management Analyst
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Present in closed session were all Councilmembers; Steven
Kueny, City Manager; and Cheryl Kane, City Attorney.
The Council reconvened into open session at 11:27 p.m. Mr.
Kueny stated that only Items 13.C., 13.F., 13.H., and 13.L.
were considered and that Councilmember Rodgers did not
participate in the discussion for Item 13.H. He also stated
that there was no action to report.
14. ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION: Councilmember Evans moved and Councilmember Harper
seconded a motion to adjourn to June 23, 1999, at 7:00 p.m. The
motion carried by unanimous voice vote. The time was 11:28 p.m.
ATTEST:
Deborah S. Traff stedt
City Clerk
MOA V -1)
Patrick Hu--r— ter, Mayor