HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1999 1006 CC REGMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Moorpark, California October 6, 1999
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark was held
on October 6, 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 6:44 p.m.
2. INVOCATION:
Pastor Dave Wilkinson, Moorpark Presbyterian Church, gave the
invocation.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Ms. Lindley led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. ROLL CALL:
_ Present: Councilmembers Evans, Harper, Rodgers, Wozniak
and Mayor Hunter.
Staff Present: Steven Kueny, City Manager; Cheryl Kane, City
Attorney; John Nowak, Assistant City Manager;
Ken Gilbert, Director of Public Works; Mary
Lindley, Director of Community Services; Dirk
Lovett, Assistant City Engineer; Captain Mike
Lewis, Sheriff's Department; Wayne Loftus,
Acting Director of Community Development;
Graham Mitchell, Senior Management Analyst;
Deborah Traffenstedt, City Clerk and La -Dell
VanDeren, Deputy City Clerk.
5. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS:
A. Recognize Moorpark Girls Softball 1999 Southern
California A.S.A. All Star 10 and Under State Champions.
Mayor Hunter recognized the Moorpark Girls Softball Team
as the California A.S.A. All Star 10 and Under State
Champions. Individual proclamations were presented to
each player and the coaches. A plaque was presented to
the City of Moorpark on behalf of Moorpark Girls
Softball.
B. Recognize 1999 Miss Moorpark, Nicole Lipka, and Miss Teen
Moorpark, Hilary Gushwa.
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-` Mayor Hunter presented a certificate of recognition to
Nicole Lipka, Miss Moorpark, and Hilary Gushwa, Miss Teen
Moorpark.
C. Recognize Ride -Share Week: October 4 - October 8, 1999
(Proclamation).
Mayor Hunter presented a proclamation to Ms. Lindley,
Director of Community Services, recognizing Ride -Share
Week, October 4 - October 8, 1999.
D. Recognize Mental Illness Awareness Week: October 3 -
October 9, 1999 (Proclamation).
Mayor Hunter presented a proclamation to Kathleen Payne,
Educator and Past President of the Ventura County
Alliance for the Mentally Ill, recognizing Mental Illness
Awareness Week, October 3 - October 9, 1999.
E. Recognize Donation from Moorpark Tennis Club.
Mayor Hunter introduced Rob Pereira, President of the
Moorpark Tennis Club. Mr. Pereira thanked the Council
and School District for bringing the tennis courts to
fruition. He announced a fundraiser to be held on October
23, 1999 for the American Cancer Society. He announced
the donation of $5,000 to the City of Moorpark for the
tennis backboard and benches. Mayor Hunter presented a
certificate of appreciation to the Moorpark Tennis Club
for its contribution to the Arroyo Vista Community Park
Tennis Court facility.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Gerald Goldstein, 11932 Los Angeles Avenue, expressed
concern regarding locked restrooms at City Hall and the
lack of restrooms at the Metrolink Station.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, a recess was declared to convene
the Redevelopment Agency. The time was 7:35 p.m. The Council
reconvened at 7:36 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 a t
this time.)
Mayor Hunter indicated he intended to pull Item 11.C.
from the Consent Calendar.
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Councilmember Harper suggested postponing Item 10.D. to
follow Closed Session.
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to reorder
the agenda to consider Item 10.D. after the Closed Session.
8. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
Mayor Hunter announced training for the Disaster
Assistance Response Team (DART), to be held on October 16
and October 23.
Councilmember Evans reminded residents of the Moorpark
Rotary Monster Maze at Tierra Rejada Ranch on the
weekends in October.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Consider Zoning Ordinance Amendment ZOA 99 -05, Lighting
Standards. (Continued from September 29, 1999 with Public
Hearing Closed.) Staff Recommendations: 1) Make a Motion
determining that the proposed Lighting Regulations
qualify for a Negative Declaration under CEQA Rules, and
— Adopt said Negative Declaration; and 2) Introduce
Ordinance No. for first reading adding Chapter
17.30, "Lighting Standards" to the Municipal Code as
described in Attachment 1.
Mr. Loftus gave the staff report.
In response to Councilmember Harper, Mr. Loftus explained
that low- pressure sodium lights were proposed to be
prohibited due to their impact on colors and because they
are not complimentary for development projects.
Councilmember Harper stated the advantage of the low -
pressure sodium lights is that such lights would not
interfere with the observatory. Mr. Loftus stated
continued review could occur for use of such lights near
the College.
Councilmember Harper suggested review of the color
temperature of lights.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Loftus stated low -
pressure sodium lights did not generate less glare. He
also stated the lights were distracting and did not
compliment projects due to poor color perspective.
Mr. Kueny recommended continuance of the item to October
20 as a Presentation /Action /Discussion item.
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CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council continued the item to
October 20, 1999, as a Presentation /Action /Discussion item.
B. Consider Industrial Planned Development Permit No. 99 -1
and No. 99 -2 (Rice Development) Relating to Construction
of Two (2) Industrial /Warehouse Buildings located on Lots
15 and 16 of Tract No. 3492 on the Northeast Corner of
Condor Drive and Los Angeles Avenue on the Application of
Rice Development LLC (Assessor Parcel Nos. 513 -0- 060 -175
(Lot 15) and 513 -0- 060 -185 (Lot 16). Staff
Recommendations: 1) Open the public hearing, accept public
testimony and close the public hearing; 2) Review,
consider and approve the Negative Declaration; 3) Require
that the applicant obtain approval of a Minor Modification
for the increased square footage not previously reviewed
by the Planning Commission; and 4) Adopt Resolution No.
99 -1658 approving Residential Planned Development Permit
No. 99 -1 and No. 99 -2 with Conditions of Approval.
Mr. Loftus gave the staff report.
In response to Councilmember Harper, Mr. Loftus stated the
Planning Commission did not review the request for the
expanded mezzanine level. He stated a condition was
included that the site plan be modified and he clarified
that the parking and landscaping meet code requirements.
He stated that the Council had received the revised site
plan.
Mayor Hunter opened the public hearing.
Vince Dyer, 9100 Wilshire Boulevard No. 362W, Beverly
Hills, the project architect representing Rice
Development, indicated agreement with the conditions of
approval.
Mayor Hunter closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Councilmember Evans moved and Councilmember Harper
seconded a motion to approve the Negative Declaration and adopt
Resolution No. 99 -1658 including approval of increased square
footage. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
C. Consider Residential Planned Development Permit 99 -1 and
Tentative Tract 5181 to Permit Development of Eight (8)
Single Family Homes, and to Create Eight (8) Residential
—` Lots on the East Side of Bard Street and West Side of
Millard Street, Adjacent to Flory School. Applicant:
Manual Asadurian (Assessor Parcel No. 512 -0 -131 -070) .
Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the public hearing, accept
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testimony and close the public hearing; 2) Review,
consider and approve the Negative Declaration; and 3),
Adopt Resolution No. 99- approving Residential
Planned Development Permit No. 99 -1 and Tentative Tract
Map No. 5181.
Mr. Loftus gave the staff report.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Loftus stated staff had
requested information relative to design alternatives for
the street improvement and undergrounding of overhead
utilities. He stated staff was unclear, if overhead
utilities were retained, how service would be provided to
the site. He stated additional poles might be necessary if
undergrounding did not occur.
In response to Councilmember Evans, Mr. Loftus explained
the four alternatives, consistent with State Redevelopment
Law, regarding affordable housing requirements. He
summarized the alternatives as identified in the staff
report.
Councilmember Harper suggested a fifth alternative to make
all eight housing units affordable with assistance by use
of City or Agency funds from buyouts of other approved
projects.
Joe Ahearn, Acres Realty, 484 E. Los Angeles Avenue, No.
214, representing the applicant, summarized the project
background. He discussed the problem with undergrounding
of utilities and stated it would cost over $75,000. He
discussed the knuckle requirement for street
configuration. He stated the Planning Commission had
voted against the reconfiguration of the street. He
suggested construction of a masonry wall, slumpstone or
wrought iron combination, adjacent to the school, with
wrought iron and slumpstone between the homes. He
discussed their preference to not have windows on the side
elevations.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Ahearn discussed the two
homes proposed to front on Bard Street and indicated
agreement with the inclusion of a no parking area along
part of this frontage.
Mr. Ahearn requested the City Council allow moderate
income affordable housing for the site to meet its
requirement. He requested the Transportation Systems
Management (TSM) Fee be $1,000, which was comparable to
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—' the fee imposed on the Peach Hill LLC project. He also
requested a waiver of the Citywide Traffic Fee.
Councilmember Wozniak stated the letter from Southern
California Edison was not specific regarding
undergrounding of the utilities. He stated he would not
support adding more poles. He requested more specific
information on the cost of undergrounding. He stated he
did not have adequate information to make a decision.
In response to Councilmember Harper, Mr. Kueny stated the
funds accumulated for undergrounding of utilities were
committed to a project on Los Angeles Avenue. He suggested
a compromise that the two wooden poles on Millard Street
be removed and replaced with a standard street light pole.
He also stated the pole on the Bard Street frontage should
be removed and onsite utilities should be undergrounded.
In response to Councilmember Harper, Mr. Kueny stated the
suggested street design was recommended in order to
conform to City standards and would allow street sweeping.
Mr. Loftus explained the staff recommendation for the
street reconfiguration was due to increased traffic. He
stated the modified knuckle design could possibly avoid
any taking of land from Flory School and relocation of the
fire hydrant.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Loftus stated the knuckle
design would create a safer situation for bicyclists and
traffic passage.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Lovett stated less
traffic would occur on the streets in the Cabrillo Gisler
Field project where a non - standard design was approved. He
explained that the Planning Commission recommended
maintaining the existing street configuration on the
subject project.
In response to Councilmember Evans, Mr. Loftus explained
that the Planning Commission thought the current design
was working.
Mr. Kueny stated staff preferred an adequate street design
and suggested, if necessary, that the Council consider
reducing affordable housing requirements as a trade -off.
In response to Councilmember Harper, Mr. Loftus stated Dr.
Duffy, of the Moorpark Unified School District, had not
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provided comments. He stated the pedestrian access to
Flory School would not be affected.
In response to Councilmember Harper, Mr. Kueny stated the
walls in the area would be for the benefit of the property
owners. He stated the proposed wall would not impact
access to the school.
Councilmember Harper recommended against the use of wood
fences. He suggested masonry walls or a combination of
block wall and wrought iron.
Councilmember Wozniak concurred with Councilmember Harper
regarding wall material.
Mr. Loftus suggested masonry sideyard walls, with a
combination of wrought iron and slump stone where
appropriate.
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council directed staff to work
with the applicant on the possible combination of wrought iron
and slump stone walls.
r' In response to Councilmember Wozniak, Mr. Kueny suggested
fees be consistent with those recently imposed on other
similar projects.
Mr. Loftus stated the fees were consistent with other
approved projects. He stated the TSM Fee was modified for
Peach Hill LLC to be $1,000.
Mr. Kueny stated the Peach Hill project was not
conditioned to pay the affordable housing fee. He stated
moderate - income affordable housing units were not counted
towards meeting the City's Redevelopment area requirement.
Mr. Ahearn stated the sales price for a low- income unit
was $146,000 and for a moderate income unit was $199,000.
He stated the anticipated selling prices would need to be
over $200,000 based on the cost to develop, including
fees.
Councilmember Harper stated all residential projects
throughout the City should pay the same fees if the
impacts are the same. He suggested all eight units be
affordable.
Councilmember Wozniak stated $1,000 per dwelling unit was
adequate for the TSM Fee.
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CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council set the TSM Fee at $1,000
per dwelling unit.
Mr. Kueny stated staff was looking up the Citywide Traffic
Fee for the Peach Hill LLC project.
Mayor Hunter suggested tabling discussion on citywide fees
and continue discussion of affordable housing.
Mr. Kueny explained the possible considerations for
affordable housing.
Councilmember Rodgers discussed the need for low- income
housing. She stated she was personally intrigued by
Councilmember Harper's suggestion for requiring all eight
units to be affordable.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Kueny stated it was
necessary to determine the developer's obligation. He
explained Redevelopment Area affordable housing
requirements.
Councilmember Rodgers suggested requiring a minimum of one
low- income dwelling unit, with further exploration of
requiring all eight units to be affordable.
Mr. Kueny stated an incentive could be provided, allowing
staff to work with the applicant.
Mr. Ahearn suggested deferring decision on the matter to
allow the applicant to explore the cost of the modified
knuckle, undergrounding and to meet with the Morrison
Group to discuss affordable housing, with the item brought
back in 30 days.
Mr. Kueny stated the Specific Plan No. 2 project had no
off -site affordable housing requirement. He stated it was
appropriate for the applicant to meet with staff to
discuss the remaining issues.
Mayor Hunter supported the creation of an ad hoc
committee.
MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved and Councilmember Evans seconded a
motion to appoint an ad hoc committee of Councilmember Harper
and Councilmember Rodgers to address all issues related to RPD
"` 99 -1, Tract 5181. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
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MOTION: Councilmember Evans moved and Councilmember Harper
seconded a motion to continue the public hearing open to
November 3, 1999. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
D. Consider Resolution No. 99 -1659 to Establish a Schedule
of Land Use Development Processing Fees for Projects
within the Downtown Specific Plan Area, and Rescinding
Resolution No. 98 -1551. Staff Recommendation: Adopt
Resolution No. 99 -1659 adopting Revisions to the Schedule
of Land Use Development Preliminary Processing Fee
Deposits.
Mr. Loftus gave the staff report.
MOTION: Councilmember Evans moved and Councilmember Harper
seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 99 -1659 adopting
revisions to the Schedule of Land Use Development Preliminary
Processing Fee Deposits. The motion carried by unanimous voice
vote.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, a recess was declared. The time
was 9:04 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 9:28 p.m.
10. PRESENTATION /ACTION /DISCUSSION:
A. Consider Habitat for Humanity presentation.
Teresa Romney, Habitat for Humanity, introduced Site
Selection Chairman Milt Radant and Committee Chair for
Site Selection, Ed Wallach. Ms. Romney provided an
overview of Habitat International, including a video
presentation. She discussed Habitat projects within
Ventura County.
In response to Councilmember Harper, Ms.
two homes were constructed in Thousand
Camarillo, three in Ojai and four in the
area.
In response to Councilmember Harper, Ms.
they were requesting the City possibly d(
assist with the permits.
Romney stated
Oaks, two in
Piru /Fillmore
Romney stated
Dnate land and
Councilmember Harper requested possible identification of
a lot be placed on a future agenda.
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council directed staff to
schedule a future agenda item to discuss potential sites for
a Habitat for Humanity project.
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B. Consider Report on Options for Processing a Comprehensive
General Plan and Zoning Code Work Program. (Continued
from August 18, 1999). Staff Recommendation: Direct staff
as deemed appropriate.
Mr. Kueny indicated the staff report was previously
presented.
In response to Councilmember Harper, Mr. Loftus suggested
the Council determine if the existing General Plan still
provided the vision for community growth. He stated it
was the Council's discretion to amend or leave the
General Plan as is. He stated a consultant was being
used for the Housing and Safety Elements. He stated the
draft OSCAR Element was almost complete. He stated
recruitment was underway for a Senior or Principal
Planner and a Planning Manager.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Loftus stated if
recruitment was successful, the Principal or Senior
Planner would be hired by the end of the year and that it
might take approximately four months to fill the position
of Planning Manager.
Mayor Hunter suggested the Council receive and file the
item until the positions were filled. He requested
information on the time sensitive matters.
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council received and filed the
report and directed staff to provide a mail box item on time
sensitive General Plan updates.
C. Consider Establishment of a Business Emergency Loan
Program and Resolution No. 99 -1660 Appropriating $100,000
from the Los Angeles Area of Contribution for Businesses
within the Gateway Plaza and Moorpark Plaza Shopping
Centers. Staff Recommendation: 1) Approve the creation of
the Business Emergency Loan Program; 2) Activate the
Business Emergency Loan Program for businesses in the
Gateway Plaza and Moorpark Plaza Shopping Centers; and
3) Adopt Resolution No. 99 -1660 Amending Fiscal Year
1999/2000 Operating Budget by appropriating $100,000
from the Los Angeles Area of Contribution for the
Business Emergency Loan Program. (ROLL CALL VOTE
REQUIRED.)
Mr. Mitchell gave the staff report.
Councilmember Evans stated the owner of 7 -11 Store was at
the meeting but needed to leave. He stated he had
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requested some language be included that if some special
need could be demonstrated, the length of the loan could
be modified.
Councilmember Harper stated the duration of the loan was
recommended by staff. He suggested a duration of five
years or as determined by the City Manager.
Councilmember Evans concurred with allowing flexibility.
Mr. Kueny stated he felt five years was sufficient to
begin with to determine how the loan program worked.
Councilmember Rodgers stated five years was adequate. She
stated it was also necessary to include a requirement
that the business must be registered with the City.
Mr. Kueny questioned whether the Council intended that
the business have a valid business registration for the
12 -month period or be currently registered.
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined that the
business must have a current business registration, which must
—' remain in effect for the duration of the loan.
MOTION: Councilmember Evans moved and Councilmember Harper
seconded a motion to approve the Modified Business Emergency
Loan Program and adopt Resolution No. 99 -1660, amending Fiscal
Year 1999/2000 Operating Budget by appropriating $100,000 from
the Los Angeles Area of Contribution Fund for the Business
Emergency Loan Program. The motion carried by unanimous roll
call vote.
D. Consider the Requirement for Reciprocal Access through
Mission Bell Plaza to Liberty Bell by Westgate Plaza
(Parcel Map 5056 and CPD 96 -2). Staff Recommendation:
Direct staff as deemed appropriate.
Mayor Hunter announced that the Council previously agreed
to reorder the item to follow Closed Session.
E. Consider Bids for the Construction of Miscellaneous Curb,
Gutter and Sidewalk Construction. Staff Recommendation:
1) Adopt Resolution No. 99 -1661 approving an amendment to
the FY 1999/2000 Budget for the subject project revising
the current year appropriation and budget for the subject
project (Fund 2605 - Gas Tax: $39,700 increase; Fund 1000
- General Fund: $10,800 increase); 2) Award a contract
to Channel Islands Paving in the amount of $61,830.75 for
the construction of the subject project; 3) Approve a
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construction contingency in the amount of $6,183.00 and
authorize the City Manager to approve additional work, if
required, for a cost not to exceed said contingency; and
4) Authorize the City Manager to sign necessary contract
documents. (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED.)
Mr. Gilbert gave the staff report.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Wozniak
seconded a motion to 1) Adopt Resolution No. 99 -1661 approving
an amendment to the FY 1999/2000 Budget for the subject
project revising the current year appropriation and budget for
the subject project (Fund 2605 - Gas Tax: $39,700 increase;
Fund 1000 - General Fund: $10,800 increase); 2) Award a
contract to Channel Islands Paving in the amount of $61,830.75
for the construction of the subject project; 3) Approve a
construction contingency in the amount of $6,183.00 and
authorize the City Manager to approve additional work, if
required, for a cost not to exceed said contingency; and 4)
Authorize the City Manager to sign necessary contract
documents. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
F. Consider Revisions to City Council Policies Resolution
and City Council Rules of Procedure for Council Meetings
Resolution. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff to bring
back draft resolutions, incorporating City Council
recommended revisions, for consideration at the October
20, 1999, regular meeting.
Councilmember Evans discussed nominations to City
Commissions. He suggested the Mayor indicate his
intended nominations, with a delay in action to allow the
remainder of the Council time to consider the
nominations.
Councilmember Wozniak concurred that some modification
was necessary.
Mayor Hunter stated it might be inconvenient for the
applicants if the vote were delayed. He stated he was
willing to share his nominees and reasons for nominating.
He suggested not delaying votes on the nominees.
Councilmember Harper stated he would prefer to not have
a delay in the appointment. He stated he would like to
hear the Mayor's recommendation and then vote on the
slate or individuals.
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Councilmember Evans stated he was opposed to voting on a
slate. He requested alternates also be identified, two
alternates when applicable.
Mayor Hunter stated the alternates might be offended.
Councilmember Evans stated the process was to make a
decision at the dais.
In response to Councilmember Rodgers, Ms. Kane stated any
list of nominees provided to the Council before the
meeting would be a public document.
Councilmember Harper stated the Mayor has the authority
to appoint the members, with concurrence of the Council.
He suggested the Mayor indicate the five nominees with
the rationale, then a vote be taken upon each.
Mayor Hunter stated directly elected Mayors have a
greater authority. He proposed Policy 5.10.B read: "The
Mayor shall make a motion putting forth five names to be
approved for appointment," and Policy 5.10.0 read: "A
second shall be required on each individual nominee."
Councilmember Evans suggested that the Mayor announce the
full list of names in the order that he proposed to
individually nominate the candidates.
Mayor Hunter stated that he agreed with that amendment.
Mr. Kueny stated the number of appointments would vary
and no specific number should be included in the
resolution.
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council directed staff to bring
back a draft resolution at the October 20, 1999 meeting.
G. Consider Response from California Transportation
Commission Concerning Prohibiting Trucks on State Route
118 from State Route 23 West to State Route 126. Staff
Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate.
Mr. Kueny gave the staff report.
Mayor Hunter stated he had met with Congressman Gallegly
to solicit his support on achieving the objective of
reducing truck traffic on State Route (SR) 118. He
stated the matter before the Council was a response to
the City's letter, indicating the necessary steps to
achieve the City's objective.
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Councilmember Harper recommended continuing the process.
Shirley Micarelli, 639 Manzanita Drive, Fillmore,
Chairperson for California Trucking Association (CTA) ,
stated she had been informed of the agenda item just
prior to the meeting. She stated SR 118 was the most
direct route. She asked if truck size classification had
been considered, which may affect local deliveries. She
mentioned the employment in the trucking industry and
discussed improved safety. She stated they were willing
to work with the City on the matter.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Micarelli stated trucks
use SR 118 because it is the shortest, most direct route
from the Interstate Highway System.
In response to Councilmember Evans, Ms. Micarelli stated
the CTA could work with the City on the possibility of
bypass or truck lanes. She stated they supported truck
safety and truck scales. She stated the shortest, most
direct routes were used to maintain profits.
Mayor Hunter stated the issue was not just based on
quality of life. He stated trucks also impact public
safety and other programs. He stated businesses were
impacted due to truck traffic on Los Angeles Avenue. He
stated the loss of sales tax was detrimental to the City.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Micarelli stated she
would obtain new truck traffic figures for SR 126.
Councilmember Rodgers stated
lanes would be the difficulty
the right lane were used.
the disadvantage of truck
in accessing driveways if
Councilmember Harper stated SR 118 to the west of the
City was a farm road and did not have the capacity for
the truck volumes.
Councilmember Wozniak stated it was necessary to do
something about truck traffic before additional
fatalities occur.
Councilmember Evans suggested the Council receive and
file the report and direct staff to compile information
required for the resolution to initiate the process.
Mayor Hunter stated the strategy must also place emphasis
on the roadway west of Moorpark and the economic impact.
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Mayor Hunter stated the road structure west of town was
antiquated and not built to the same standards as current
road standards. He explained the type of information he
was requesting.
Mr. Gilbert stated the process might require hiring a
consultant.
Mayor Hunter stated it was a priority and staff should
compile the information.
Councilmember Evans concurred that it was a priority and
staff time would be appropriately spent compiling the
information required.
Mayor Hunter suggested a report back to the Council.
Councilmember Harper stated the County should have the
necessary data.
Mayor Hunter stated information on sales tax was
available.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt indicated
1 written statement card was received in support from:
Cheri Ackermann, 4172 Willow Creek Lane
Ms. Traffenstedt indicated 1 written statement card was
received in opposition from:
David Grande, 9933 Lakevista Street, Ventura
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council directed staff to begin
working on the documents and reports required by the Local
Agency Truck Restriction Process and to bring back a status
report in two months.
H. Consider a Reduction in Fee for Rental of the Arroyo
Vista Community Park Tennis Courts for a Fundraiser
Hosted by the Moorpark Tennis Club. Staff
Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate.
Ms. Lindley gave the staff report.
Robert Pereira, representing the Moorpark Tennis Club,
P.O. Box 491 Simi Valley, discussed the reason for
selecting the American Cancer Society for the fundraiser.
He requested the Council approve the fee waiver.
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Ms. Traffenstedt indicated 4 written statement cards were
received in support of the request from:
Donna Lucky, Moorpark Tennis Club
Rob Pereira, Moorpark Tennis Club
Georganne Norton, Moorpark Tennis Club
Cheryl Ackermann, Moorpark Tennis Club
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Evans
seconded a motion to approve a fee waiver for October 23,
1999.
Ms. Lindley discussed the conflict with classes. She
suggested one court be available for the classes and also
one court available for the public.
AMENDMENT: Mayor Hunter suggested an amendment to the motion
to maintain one court open for classes and one court for
public use. The maker of the motion and the second accepted
the amendment.
The amended motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
11. CONSENT CALENDAR:
MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember Harper
seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar with the
exception of Item No. 11.C. The motion carried by unanimous
roll call vote.
A. Consider Approval of Minutes of Special City Council
Meeting of July 21, 1999.
Consider Approval of Minutes of Regular City Council
Meeting of July 21, 1999.
Consider Approval of Minutes of Special City Council
Meeting of August 18, 1999.
Staff Recommendation: Approve minutes as processed.
B. Consider Approval of Warrant Register - October 6, 1999.
Fiscal Year 1999/00
Manual Warrants 100408
- 100410 &
$
29,458.33
100527
- 100535
43,622.32
Voided Warrant 100616
& 100620
$
0.00
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—` Regular Warrants 100536 - 100647 V $421,047.91
Staff Recommendation: Approve the Warrant Register.
D. Consider Resolution No. 99 -1662 Amending the FY
1999/2000 Operating Budget by Appropriating $11,600 from
Various Funds to Purchase Laptop Computers and
Declaration of Surplus Property. Staff Recommendation: 1)
Adopt Resolution No. 99 -1662 Amending the FY 99/00
Operating Budget by appropriating $11,600 from various
funds for the purchase of laptop computers and declaring
three existing laptop computers as surplus property.
(ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED.)
E. Consider Resolution No. 99 -1663 Amending the FY 1999/00
Operating Budget by Appropriating $18,030 from the
General Fund Reserve to Fund the High School Deputy
Sheriff. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 99-
1663 amending the FY 1999/00 Budget related to the school
Deputy Sheriff. (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED.)
F. Consider the Addition of a Code Enforcement Officer I or
Code Enforcement Officer II Position and Reclassifying
the Management Analyst Position in the Administrative
Services Dept. to a Senior Management Analyst position.
Staff Recommendations: 1) Authorize the additional of a
Code Enforcement Officer I or Code Enforcement Officer II
position, at the City Manager's discretion, and
elimination of the Code Enforcement Intern position in FY
99/00; and 2) Authorize the reclassification of the
Management Analyst position in Administrative Services to
a Senior Management Analyst position. (ROLL CALL VOTE
REQUIRED.)
G. Consider Resolution No. 99 -1664 Amending the Salary Plan
for Competitive Service, Non - Competitive Service, and
Hourly Employees and Rescinding Resolution No. 99 -1634.
Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 99 -1664.
H. Consider Request to Export 13,000 Cubic Yards of Soil
from Tentative Tract 4977 and Import and Stockpile to
Tentative Tract 4976, in Conjunction with Early Grading
for Model Homes (Lennar Homes). Staff Recommendations: 1)
Approve the transportation of 13,000 cubic yards of soil
from Tract 4977 to Tract 4976 as shown in the model home
complex plan and the export /import plan, subject to and
as revised pursuant to the conditions contained herein;
and 2) Approve an early grading agreement for the model
home complex in Tract 4976.
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I. Consider Resolution No. 99 -1665 Designating Laurelview
Drive to be a Through Street in the Vicinity of
Flowercreek Drive, and Directing the Placement of a Stop
Sign at the Flowercreek Drive Entrance Thereto. Staff
Recommendation: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 99 -1665 making
certain findings and directing the placement of a STOP
sign for westbound traffic on Flowercreek Drive at the
intersection of Flowercreek Drive and Laurelview Drive.
The following item was pulled from the Consent Calendar for
individual consideration:
C. Consider Resolution No. 99 -1666 for Residential Planned
Development Permit No. 98 -01 and Tentative Tract Map No.
5133 (Far West Homes, LLC.) Relating to Proposal for 80
Condominium Dwelling Units and Three Lot Subdivision and
the Creation of 80 Air Space Condominiums on
Approximately 9.21 Gross Acres located South of Los
Angeles Avenue, West of Freemont Street and North of the
Arroyo Simi (Assessor Parcel Nos.: 506 -0- 020 -48 and 51).
Continued from September 15, 1999 meeting.) Staff
Recommendations: 1) Review, consider, and approve the
Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring
Program; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 99 -1666 approving
Residential Planned Development Permit No. 98 -01 and
Tentative Tract Map 5133.
Mayor Hunter stated he pulled the item because Condition
No. 72 was struck in error. Mr. Loftus indicated the
condition referred to the opportunity for an alternative
access from the future "A" Street to the Regal Park
Condominium project. He stated a portion of the
condition was inadvertently shown for deletion.
Mr. Kueny stated Condition No. 31.P should be revised to
read as follows: "Along Los Angeles Avenue, the developer
shall irrevocably offer to dedicate for street purposes
all of the property north of the final location of the
north property line wall. The amount of property needed
for the right of way for Los Angeles Avenue and the
location of the sidewalk shall be as determined by the
City Engineer and Director of Community Development,
except that the right of way shall not exceed 20 feet,
except up to an additional 5 feet may be added as
required by the Director with a reduction of up to 5 feet
in the size of the recreation lot. The developer shall
landscape the area north of the wall not required for
street improvement and sidewalks."
The Council concurred with the proposed language.
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CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council tabled the item.
13. CLOSED SESSION:
Ms. Kane announced that the Council would be going into Closed
Session for discussion of Item 13.B.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Rodgers
seconded a motion to adjourn to Closed Session for a
discussion of Item 13.B. on the agenda. The motion carried by
unanimous voice vote. The time was 11:05 p.m.
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)
The Council reconvened into open session at 11:35 p.m. with
all Councilmembers present.
11. CONSENT CALENDAR: (Continued)
C. Consider Resolution No. 99 -1666 for Residential Planned
—` Development Permit No. 98 -01 and Tentative Tract Map No.
5133 (Far West Homes, LLC.) Relating to Proposal for 80
Condominium Dwelling Units and Three Lot Subdivision and
the Creation of 80 Air Space Condominiums on
Approximately 9.21 Gross Acres located South of Los
Angeles Avenue, West of Freemont Street and North of the
Arroyo Simi (Assessor Parcel Nos.: 506 -0- 020 -48 and 51).
Continued from September 15, 1999 meeting.) Staff
Recommendations: 1) Review, consider, and approve the
Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring
Program; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 99 -1666 approving
Residential Planned Development Permit No. 98 -01 and
Tentative Tract Map 5133. (CONTINUED)
Mayor Hunter stated staff had proposed an amendment to
Condition No. 31.P.
Eric Libermann indicated concurrence with the condition
as read.
MOTION: Councilmember Evans moved and Councilmember Wozniak
seconded a motion to approve the Mitigated Negative
Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program and adopt
amended Resolution No. 99 -1666 approving Residential Planned
Development Permit No. 98 -01 and Tentative Tract Map 5133.
The motion carried by voice vote 4 -1, Councilmember Harper
dissenting.
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10. PRESENTATION /ACTION /DISCUSSION: (Continued)
D. Consider the Requirement for Reciprocal Access through
Mission Bell Plaza to Liberty Bell by Westgate Plaza
(Parcel Map 5056 and CPD 96 -2) . Staff Recommendation:
Direct staff as deemed appropriate.
Mr. Kueny stated there was no action to report out of
Closed Session. He recommended the item be continued to
November 3, 1999.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Rodgers
seconded a motion to continue the item to November 3, 1999.
The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
12. ORDINANCES:
A. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Moorpark, California, Adopting a Zoning Designation of
Specific Plan (SP) for all Properties within the
Moorpark Highlands Specific Plan and Amending the Zoning
Map of the City of Moorpark to Reflect the Land Use
Designation of Specific Plan (SP) for Said Properties
Comprising the Moorpark Highlands Specific Plan,
(Specific Plan 2 /Specific Plan 95 -2); Amending Title 17,
Zoning, of the Municipal Code of the City of Moorpark
Adopting Development Standards for Said Properties and
Placing Such Regulations as Chapter 17.74 Within Said
Code. Staff Recommendation: Declare Ordinance No. 262
read for the second time and adopted as read.
Ms. Kane read the title of Ordinance No. 262.
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 adopt Ordinance No. 262 on second
reading. The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0, Councilmember
Wozniak absent.
B. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Moorpark,
California, Adopting Development Agreement No. 98 -01
between the City of Moorpark and Morrison- Fountainwood-
Agoura Pertaining to the Development of the Specific Plan
No. 2 Project. Staff Recommendation: Declare Ordinance
No. 263 read for the second time and adopted as read.
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Ms. Kane read the title of Ordinance No. 263.
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 4 -0,
Councilmember Wozniak absent.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Evans
seconded a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 263 on second
reading. The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0, Councilmember
Wozniak absent.
C. An Ordinance of the City Council of the
California Amending Title 17, Zoning,
Code by Amending Table 17.20.050 to Add
Facilities for Seven or More Persons as
Within the RO (Single - Family Esta
Recommendation: Declare Ordinance No.
second time and adopted as read.
City of Moorpark,
of the Municipal
Intermediate Care
a Conditional Use
te) Zone. Staff
264 read for the
Ms. Kane read the title of Ordinance No. 264.
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. 264 on second
reading. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
D. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Moorpark,
California, Adopting Amendments to Title 17, Zoning, of
the Municipal Code of the City of Moorpark, by Amending
Chapter 17.44 "Entitlement- Process and Procedure" to
Incorporate Language Related to Downtown Specific Plan
Discretionary Permits, Defining Notice Requirements for
Such Permits, and Clarifying Appeal Requirements; and,
Amending Table 17.20.060 to Permit Limited Retail
Commercial Uses within the C -0 (Commercial Office) Zone
Only Within the Downtown Specific Plan; and, Amending
Section 17.16.080.B. Revising the Purposes of the
Downtown Specific Plan Overlay Zone. Staff
Recommendation: Declare Ordinance No. 265 read for the
second time and adopted as read.
Ms. Kane read the title of Ordinance No. 265.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Wozniak
seconded a motion to waive further reading and read the
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ordinance title only. The motion carried by unanimous voice
vote.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Wozniak
seconded a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 265 on second
reading. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
13. CLOSED SESSION:
Ms. Kane announced that the Council would be going into
Closed Session for discussion of one case under Item
13.A. and for Items 13.C. and 13.I. She announced that
for the one case under Item 13.A., the facts and
circumstances creating significant exposure to litigation
are not yet known to potential plaintiffs.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Wozniak
seconded a motion to adjourn to Closed Session for a
discussion of Items 13.A., 13.C., and 13.I. on the agenda. The
motion carried by unanimous voice vote. The time was 11:45
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. 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)
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. SCO22256)
E. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
(Subdivision (a) of Section 54956.9)
` Villa Del Arroyo, LTD. vs. City of Moorpark (Case No.
SCO23052)
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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 (Case No. SCO21503)
G. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
(Subdivision (a) of Section 54956.9)
Villa Del Arroyo, a limited partnership, dba Villa Del
Arroyo Mobilehome Park vs. City of Moorpark, California
Department of Transportation, and Ventura County Flood
Control District (Case No. SC 022015)
H. 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)
I. 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 (Case No. SCO23388)
J. 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)
K. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: 798 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, CA 93021
Agency Negotiator: Steven Kueny, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: City of Moorpark and Laszlo B.
Kovacs
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
Property: 284 Charles Street, Moorpark, CA 93021
Agency Negotiator: Steven Kueny, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: City of Moorpark and Conrado R.
Lopez, et al.
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
Property: 285 High Street, Moorpark, CA 93021
Agency Negotiator: Steven Kueny, City Manager
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Negotiating Parties:
Marsh
Under Negotiation:
City of Moorpark and Randall - Tracy
Price and terms of payment
Property: 297 High Street, Moorpark, CA 93021
Agency Negotiator: Steven Kueny, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: City of Moorpark and Randall - Tracy
E. Marsh
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
Property: 661 Magnolia Street, Moorpark, CA 93021
Agency Negotiator: Steven Kueny, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: City of Moorpark and Estella
Betancourt
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
Present in Closed Session were all Councilmembers; Steven
Kueny, City Manager; Cheryl Kane, City Attorney; and John
Nowak, Assistant City Manager. Councilmember Rodgers did not
participate in the discussion for Items 13.C. and 13.I. and
left the meeting at 12:20 a.m.
The Council reconvened into open session at 12:35 a.m. Mr.
Kueny announced that one case under Item 13.A. and Items 13.C.
and 13.I were discussed in Closed Session and that there was
no action to report.
14. ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Wozniak
seconded a motion to adjourn. The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0,
Councilmember Rodgers absent. The time was 12:35 a.m.
ATTEST:
Deborah S.
City Clerk
Traffenstedt
trick Hunter, Mayor