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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1999 0901 CC REGMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL Moorpark, California September 1, 1999 A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark was held on September 1, 1999 in the Council Chambers of said City located at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California. 1. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Pro Tem Evans called the meeting to order at 6:39 p.m. 2. INVOCATION: Reverend John W. Love, Holy Cross Catholic Church, led the invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilmember Rodgers led the Pledge of Allegiance. 4. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Evans, Harper, Rodgers, and Wozniak Absent: Mayor Hunter Staff Present: Steven Kueny, City Manager; John Nowak, Assistant City Manager; Wayne Loftus, Acting Director of Community Development; Ken Gilbert, Director of Public Works; Mary Lindley, Director of Community Services; Dirk Lovett, Assistant City Engineer; Captain Mike Lewis, Sheriff's Department; John Libiez, Principal Planner; Deborah Traffenstedt, City Clerk; and La -Dell VanDeren, Deputy City Clerk 5. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS: A. Introduction of new City Employee, Jeremy Ochsenbein, Planning Technician. Mayor Pro Tem Evans introduced Jeremy Ochsenbein, Planning Technician. 6. PUBLIC COMMENT: Luis Rosales, 4494 Vista Meadow Court, expressed concern regarding Southern California Edison's intention to Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 2 September 1, 1999 develop its property adjacent to Arroyo Vista Community Park. He stated traffic would be a nuisance to neighboring residents. He suggested other possible locations for such facilities. Mayor Pro Tem Evans stated a discussion of the proposed Edison project adjacent to Arroyo Vista Community Park would be on the September 15, 1999, City Council agenda. Tom Lucas, 12777 Tierra Rejada Road, addressed the Council in opposition to development of the Edison property adjacent to Arroyo Vista Community Park. He stated his nursery was located on the Edison property and expressed concern regarding the potential of having to relocate his business. Terence O'Neill, 150 E. Los Angeles Avenue, No. 105, suggested that a policy be created for Redevelopment Agency projects to require handicapped parking. Jere Robings, no address provided, addressed the Council in opposition to Item No. 10.F. He opposed increased taxes. He urged the Council to reject Senate Constitutional Amendment No. 3. 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 Pro Tem Evans stated he intended to pull Items 11.E. and 11.F. 8. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Mayor Pro Tem Evans invited the public to attend the Grand Opening of Arroyo Vista Tennis Courts, on September 10, 1999. He announced Coastal Clean -up Day on September 18, 1999. He stated Free Dump Day would be held on September 19, 1999. He reminded the community that Moorpark Country Days would be held on September 25. He announced Moorpark Rotary's 2nd Annual Monster Maze to begin Friday, October 8 through October 31, 1999. Councilmember Harper requested a discussion of the status of the loan to the Boys and Girls Club. Councilmember Wozniak wished his wife a Happy Anniversary. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 3 September 1, 1999 Mayor Pro Tem Evans requested a review of the Spring Road Bridge construction project, including the revised time line. He also requested a weekly Council mail box item on the project. He requested a discussion of the Redevelopment Agency business loan program. He requested an agenda item regarding the possible formation of a joint City /School District Task Force. He requested an agenda item to discuss the crime statistics report. He requested an item, prior to the 2nd meeting in October, regarding the procedure used by the Council to appoint members to Commissions and Committees. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. Consider the Moorpark Highlands Specific Plan Project (Specific Plan 95 -2 /Specific Plan No. 2, General Plan Amendment No. 95 -2, and Zone Change 95 -4); Mitigation Monitoring Program; Statement of Overriding Considerations. Applicant: Morrison - Fountainwood- Agoura. (Continued from August 18, 1999, with Public Hearinq Open.) Staff Recommendation: Accept Additional Testimony and Continue the Public Hearing until September 15, 1999. AT THIS POINT in the meeting, Councilmember Wozniak left the dais due to a potential conflict of interest based on the location of his home. The time was 7:05 p.m. Mr. Loftus gave the staff report. Councilmember Harper indicated support for building out Spring Road to four lanes. He requested comments from the City Engineer regarding the preferred design at the future Walnut Canyon Road and Spring Road intersection. In response to Councilmember Harper, Mr. Loftus stated a sweeping curve would be preferable to a T- intersection. In response to Councilmember Harper, Mr. Kueny stated a meeting would be held with the School District to discuss the size of the school site. Mr. Loftus discussed the campus size and stated that the park site might need to be increased in size if the school site is decreased. Mr. Kueny suggested a Plan B, showing an alternative school and park site design, be built into the Plan Approval and Development Agreement so as to not require the Specific Plan to have to come back to the Council. In response to Councilmember Rodgers regarding circulation, Mr. Loftus explained how children would get to Walnut Canyon Elementary School. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 4 September 1, 1999 In response to Councilmember Harper, Mr. Loftus stated the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) addressed the traffic impacts based on a maximum of 712 dwelling units. In response to Mayor Pro Tem Evans, Mr. Kueny stated the School District would own the land on which the school site was proposed. He reiterated the suggestion for a Plan B, with a smaller school site and potentially more homes. Councilmember Harper stated there were 3 options: 1) 20+ acre school site; 2) reduction of school site to about 10 acres; and 3) elimination of school site with in -fill of residential development. Mr. Kueny suggested the Council should later amend the Specific Plan if the "no school" site option was later proposed. Michael Greynald, 711 Daily Drive, Suite 110, Camarillo, representing Morrison - Fountainwood- Agoura, stated he was amenable to constructing the Spring Road intersection whichever way the Council determined was appropriate. He indicated concern with any change to the school site and requested clarification. He stated he was attempting to work with the School District. CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council indicated preference for the sweeping curve design for the intersection of Walnut Canyon and Spring Roads. In response to Mayor Pro Tem Evans, Mr. Loftus discussed the Habitat Conservation Plan. MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Rodgers seconded a motion to continue the item to September 15, 1999. The motion carried 3 -0, Mayor Hunter and Councilmember Wozniak absent. AT THIS POINT in the meeting, Councilmember Wozniak returned to the dais. The time was 7:28 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Evans stated that Public Hearing Items 9.B. and 9.C. would be opened concurrently B. Consider Zone Ordinance Amendments ZOA 99 -05: Lighting Standards and ZOA 99 -06: Intermediate Care Facilities in RO Zone (Single Family Estate). Staff Recommendation: See Recommendations under Item 9.C. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 5 September 1, 1999 C. Consider Zone Ordinance Amendments ZOA 99 -07: Permit Limited Retail Commercial Uses within the C -0 (Commercial Office) Zone; and ZOA 99 -08: Conversion of Uses from Residential to Commercial of Office Use. Staff Recommendation: Recommendations are for Items 9.B. and 9.C. 1) Open and Conduct a Public Hearing, taking testimony on each proposed Code Amendment; 2) Close the Public Hearing; 3) Determine that the Proposed Lighting Regulations qualify for a negative declaration and the remaining code amendments are EXEMPT under provisions of CEQA; 4) Approve Ordinance No. adding or amending provisions to Title 17 (Zoning Ordinance) of the Municipal Code as described in Exhibits A through D of Ordinance No. ; 5) Direct staff to return to Council with a Contract for Professional Services for a City Lighting Engineer with costs for plan review to be paid by the applicant including a 15% administrative charge for contract administration; 6) Direct staff to take appropriate steps as necessary to implement the 50% reduction in processing fees for conversion of existing residential uses /buildings to office or commercial uses in the Downtown Specific Plan Area only. Mr. Loftus gave the staff report for Item 9.B., ZOA 99- 06, Intermediate Care Facilities in RO Zone. Mayor Pro Tem Evans opened the public hearing for Items 9.B. and 9.C. and stated that he would call the public speakers following separate staff reports for each Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) proposed. He further stated that there were no public speakers for Item 9.B. Mr. Loftus gave the staff report for Item 9.C., ZOA 99- 07, limited retail commercial uses within the C -0 Zone. In response to Councilmember Harper, Mr. Loftus explained that limitations on retail uses in the C -0 Zone are appropriate to maintain an office district. He suggested a conditional use permit continue to be required for certain uses. Eloise Brown, 13193 Annette Street, urged the Council to extend the list of limited retail commercial uses that would be permitted with a zoning clearance. She asked if the proposed reduction in the processing fee would be made up with Redevelopment funds. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 6 September 1, 1999 —` Carolyn Miner, 724 Moorpark Avenue, discussed her personal desire to create a quality antique store /art gallery on High Street. Mayor Pro Tem Evans stated it was necessary to find ways to be more inclusionary to bring more businesses to High Street. Mr. Loftus discussed the conversion of residential uses to office or commercial retail uses in the Downtown Specific Plan area. In response to Mayor Pro Tem Evans, Mr. Loftus explained that appeals of decisions by the Director of Community Development would be heard by the Planning Commission and that the standard fee would apply. Mayor Pro Tem Evans expressed concern that adjacent residents would not be required to pay 100 percent of the appeal fee, with the project applicant only paying 50 percent of the standard processing fee for the permit. Mr. Loftus gave the staff report for Item 9.B., ZOA 99- 05, lighting standards. In response to Mayor Pro Tem Evans, Mr. Loftus stated he would like Council input on lighting standards proposed and direction for staff to return with a contract for a lighting engineer and a resolution to reduce fees. In response to Councilmember Wozniak, Mr. Loftus stated site plans would show information on lighting, including impacts of peripheral lighting. Councilmember Rodgers stated she wanted to clarify for the record that the City Attorney had advised that she did not need to leave the dais for ZOA 99 -06, regarding zoning on Maureen Lane. In response to Councilmember Rodgers, Mr. Kueny explained that the zoning designations for Maureen Lane predated the City. He stated there was no real reason to distinguish from one lot to another on Maureen Lane. In response to Mayor Pro Tem Evans, Mr. Loftus stated the staff report identified other jurisdictions contacted regarding lighting standards. He further stated that Planning Commissioner Otto provided expert advice on lighting standards. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 7 September 1, 1999 In response to Mayor Pro Tem Evans, Mr. Loftus stated a guide could be compiled on different projects in town showing the amount of lighting. Councilmember Harper indicated he would like to see a broadened definition of allowed retail commercial uses under ZOA 99 -07, allowing the Planning Commission discretion to allow other retail uses in the C -0 Zone. Mr. Kueny suggested language be included as follows: "... or similar uses as determined by the Director of Community Development." Mr. Loftus stated he would need to review the suggested revision to determine whether the change would require further public notice and a public hearing. Mr. Kueny asked if Councilmember Harper was suggesting a specific use. Councilmember Harper stated he wanted flexibility to review on a case -by -case basis. Mayor Pro Tem Evans closed the public hearings on Items 9.B. and 9.C. MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Wozniak seconded a motion to: 1) Determine that the Proposed Lighting Regulations qualify for a negative declaration and the remaining code amendments are exempt under applicable provisions of CEQA; 2) Direct staff to bring back an ordinance on September 15, adding or amending provisions to Title 17 (Zoning Ordinance) of the Municipal Code; 3) Direct staff to return to Council with a Contract for Professional Services for a City Lighting Engineer with costs for plan review to be paid by the applicant including a 15% administrative charge for contract administration; and 4) Direct staff to take appropriate steps as necessary to implement the 50% reduction in processing fees for conversion of existing residential uses /buildings to office or commercial uses in the Downtown Specific Plan Area only, including appeal fees. The motion carried 4 -0, Mayor Hunter absent. AT THIS POINT in the meeting, a recess was declared. The time was 8:10 p.m. The Council reconvened at 8:20 p.m. with all Councilmembers present, except Mayor Hunter. 10. PRESENTATION /ACTION /DISCUSSION: A. Consider Adoption of Resolution Approving Appeal No. 90 -1 of the Planning Commission's Decision to Grant Conditional Use Permit No. 98 -5 Denying a Request by Air Touch Cellular to Construct Fifteen Communication Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 8 September 1, 1999 Antennae, One Microwave Dish Antenna and a 320 Square Foot Equipment Building at 13931 E. Los Angeles Avenue (APN. No. 512 -9- 160 -300). Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 99 -1651 approving Appeal No. 99 -1 to the decision of the Planning Commission, denying Conditional Use Permit No. 98 -5. Mr. Loftus gave the staff report. MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Wozniak seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 99 -1651 approving Appeal No. 99 -1 to the decision of the Planning Commission, denying Conditional Use Permit No. 98 -5. The motion carried 4 -0, Mayor Hunter absent. B. Consider Minor Modification No. 1 to Planned Development Permit No. 939 Proposing Construction of a Wrought Iron Fence and Gates at the Los Angeles Avenue Entrance to Regal Park Homes (Applicant: Regal Park Homeowners Association). Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 99 -1652 conditionally approving Minor Modification No. 1 to Planned Development Permit No. 939 for installation of wrought iron vehicle exit gate and wrought iron fencing. Mr. Loftus gave the staff report. In response to Mayor Pro Tem Evans, Mr. Loftus stated curbing could be included on private property to channel traffic. He explained the proposal to limit ingress. In response to Councilmember Harper, Mr. Loftus addressed comments made regarding Title 24. He stated the Council could incorporate handicapped spaces as a requirement. In response to Councilmember Rodgers, Mr. Loftus stated he was unaware of whether the Homeowners' Association (HOA) had notified all homeowners. He stated the street running through the site was private property. He explained that road maintenance would not increase costs, but the gate would be an additional expense. Richard Alexander, 4716 Talmadge #308, Vice President of Board of Director's of the Regal Park HOA, stated the primary goal was safety, with the secondary goal being security. He stated a barrier was not necessary. He stated the residents were notified through the HOA newsletter. He requested the Council approve the staff recommendation. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 9 September 1, 1999 Councilmember Wozniak stated he did not agree that a barrier was necessary but suggested right -turn only for exiting the property. He suggested an exit -only sign be placed on the property. In response to Councilmember Wozniak, Mr. Alexander concurred with the exit restriction and indicated he preferred the simplest option such as signage. In response to Councilmember Harper, Mr. Alexander stated the addition of handicapped parking would be acceptable if other spaces were not eliminated. He stated there was a parking problem on the property. He stated they were open to entertaining other options. Ronald Schnoebelen, 150 Majestic Court, Unit 1014, Regal Park HOA Board of Director, concurred with the staff recommendation. He stated signage would limit turning movements. He stated handicapped parking was a separate issue, not included in the current resolution. He stated the HOA newsletter included notification of the Council meeting. Terence O'Neill, 150 E. Los Angeles Avenue, #105, discussed the need for mitigation at the intersection of Los Angeles Avenue and Moorpark Avenue. He stated the traffic study shows the intersection to have a Level -of- Service E. He stated the left -turn lane onto Moorpark Avenue south from Los Angeles Avenue would be affected by changing Regal Park access. He stated the current permit should require the left -turn lane to be lengthened. He stated there is a need for handicapped parking and suggested it be included as a condition of the permit. Michael Secrest, 150 E. Los Angeles Avenue, stated he lived on the street in question. He stated cars travel too fast over the speed bumps. He stated there were issues with safety and privacy. He urged the Council to allow the HOA to install gates. Gerald Goldstein, 11932 Los Angeles Avenue, questioned why handicapped access was not considered before the project was built. In response to Mayor Pro Tem Evans, Mr. Kueny stated the Regal Park Condominium project was approved under County jurisdiction. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 10 September 1, 1999 —` Councilmember Rodgers suggested lengthening the time to turn left onto Moorpark Avenue. She stated stacking was also a problem. Mr. Kueny stated there is a relationship between stacking and length of left turns. He stated Caltrans would be looking at eliminating left turns from Flory Avenue, which would allow a longer turn lane. He stated the intersection should operate at a Level -of- Service C once improvements were complete. In response to Councilmember Rodgers, Mr. Gilbert stated Caltrans had just put in striping to prohibit left turns from Flory Avenue. He stated Caltrans was not asked to lengthen the turn lane from Los Angeles to Moorpark Avenue. Mr. Kueny stated staff would work with Archstone to speed up resolution of the stacking problem. In response to Councilmember Harper, Mr. Loftus explained the proposal to construct a public street on the east property line that would connect Los Angeles Avenue to Majestic Court. He discussed the possibility of relocating the entrance to the Regal Park homes. He stated the request could be approved on an interim basis until the public street was constructed. Mr. Kueny suggested staff meet with the management company and HOA board to discuss the proposed alternate access via the proposed new road. In response to Councilmember Harper, Mr. Kueny stated compliance with Title 24 would not be triggered by the request for a gate. He suggested requiring the project to conform to the Zoning Code standard for handicapped parking spaces. Councilmember Harper suggested staff review the traffic circulation issues and Title 24 compliance and that a decision be deferred until the next meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Evans stated he had a difficult time making a nexus between handicapped parking and the request for a gate. He stated the condition should not be based on the other project to the east, due to its uncertainty. He stated a condition could be included encouraging the use of the alternate access when it is constructed. Councilmember Wozniak suggested the issue of handicapped parking be reviewed by the Affordable Housing and Community Development Standing Committee. He stated safety was the most important issue and a decision should be made on the gate. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 11 September 1, 1999 Councilmember Rodgers concurred with Mayor Pro Tem Evans that there was no nexus between handicapped parking and access. She stated she could move forward with approval of the gate. In response to Mayor Pro Tem Evans, Captain Lewis stated he was involved in the project review process, and that the knox box requirement was adequate. In response to Councilmember Harper, Mr. Loftus stated the project for the adjacent property was scheduled to come before the Council on September 15, 1999. MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember Rodgers seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 99 -1562 conditionally approving Minor Modification No. 1 to Planned Development Permit No. 939 for installation of wrought iron vehicle exit gate and wrought iron fencing and direct staff to add the issue of handicapped parking to the Affordable Housing and Community Development agenda. The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0, Mayor Hunter absent. C. Consider Date for Joint Meeting with the Parks and Recreation Commission for Review of the Proposed Arroyo Vista Community Park Conceptual Master Plan. Staff Recommendation: Set a date for a joint meeting with the Parks and Recreation Commission to discuss the proposed Arroyo Vista Community Park Conceptual Master Plan. Ms. Lindley gave the staff report. CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to direct staff to schedule a special meeting for September 29, 1999, with a Closed Session meeting at 5:30 p.m. and a Joint City Council /Parks and Recreation Commission meeting at 8:00 p.m. D. Consider Authorizing the City Manager to Sign a Professional Services Agreement with the Planning Consulting Firm of Cotton /Beland Associates for the Update of the Housinq Element and the Safetv Element of the General Plan. Staff Recommendation: Authorize City Manager to sign a professional services agreement with Cotton /Beland Associates, Inc. for purposes of preparing updates to the Safety and Housing Elements for the Moorpark General Plan. Mr. Loftus gave the staff report. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 12 September 1, 1999 In response to Mayor Pro Tem Evans, Mr. Loftus stated he had not seen a Safety Element challenged and he described how a Housing Element could be challenged. He stated Cotton /Beland Associates had not had any Housing Elements challenged of the 60 they have had certified. Joe Ahearn, 484 E. Los Angeles Avenue, #214, asked if the study would have an effect on the development community. In response to Mayor Pro Tem Evans, Mr. Loftus stated there would be no impact on the development community during the preparation time of the Housing and Safety Elements. He explained the time line for the update. MOTION: Councilmember Rodgers moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to authorize the City Manager to sign a professional services agreement with Cotton /Beland Associates, Inc., for purposes of preparing updates to the Safety and Housing Elements for the Moorpark General Plan. The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0, Mayor Hunter absent. E. Consider Resolution No. 99 -1653 Amending Resolution No. 93 -983, Pertaining to Parking Restrictions on Poindexter Avenue just West of Moorpark Avenue, by Revising Said Parking Restrictions to Facilitate the Installation of Class II Bike Lanes. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 99 -1653 amending Resolution No. 93 -983 pertaining to Parking Restrictions on Poindexter Avenue West of Moorpark Avenue, by extending certain of those parking restrictions to accommodate the installation of bike lanes. Mr. Gilbert gave the staff report. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Evans moved and Councilmember Rodgers seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 99 -1653 amending Resolution No. 93 -983 pertaining to Parking Restrictions on Poindexter Avenue West of Moorpark Avenue, by extending certain of those parking restrictions to accommodate the installation of bike lanes. The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0, Mayor Hunter absent. F. Consider Resolution No. 99- Supporting a State Constitutional Amendment to Allow a Tax for the Funding of Transportation Purp Recommendation: Adopt the City of Moorpark's Amendment No. 3 (SCA3) transportation related oses with a Maiority Vote. Staff Resolution No. 99- indicating support for Senate Constitutional relating to a majority vote for tax increase. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 13 September 1, 1999 Mr. Nowak gave the staff report. In response to Councilmember Wozniak, Mr. Nowak stated he did not have a count of other cities adopting a similar resolution. Eloise Brown, 13193 Annette Street, stated the amendment was a tax increase. She urged the Council to oppose SCA3. Mayor Pro Tem Evans concurred with Ms. Brown and stated he did not support a majority vote for increasing taxes. Councilmember Harper stated he would support the amendment, because he believed in representative democracy, one person having one vote. Councilmember Rodgers expressed opposition to SCA3 and explained the reasons. Councilmember Wozniak stated he was not in favor of SCA3. Mr. Kueny suggested the Council take no action. CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to take no action. G. Consider the Recommendation from the Ventura Council of Governments Ad Hoc Homeless Committee. Staff Recommendation: Endorse the recommendations made by the Ventura Council of Governments Ad Hoc Homeless Committee. Mr. Nowak gave the staff report. In response to Mayor Pro Tem Evans, Mr. Nowak stated the make -up of the committee would be determined by the VCOG Board. Mayor Pro Tem Evans stated he was concerned with assigning authority to another layer of bureaucratic government. He stated it was necessary to have more information on the make -up and purpose of the committee. Mr. Kueny explained the issue of homeless in Ventura and Oxnard. He stated the purpose of endorsing the recommendations was to allow VCOG to continue to look at homeless issues to see if there are regional solutions. Mayor Pro Tem Evans stated his discomfort level was with the vagueness of the proposal. He stated he did not see Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 14 September 1, 1999 `— the need for the City to participate at this time. Mr. Kueny suggested that the City be involved so as to indicate we would not support use of City of Moorpark resources for another jurisdiction. Councilmember Rodgers discussed the homeless in the City of Moorpark and the problems throughout the County. She stated, if Redevelopment Housing Set Aside Funds were to be spent, they should address the problem in Moorpark. She also stated she would support the development of a regional strategy. In response to Councilmember Rodgers, Mr. Nowak stated the Council's action would be taken back to VCOG at its September meeting. Councilmember Rodgers suggested continuing the item to the next meeting to allow Mayor Hunter, the City's VCOG representative, to explain the issue. Councilmember and in Ventura proposal. In response to pilot program community. Harper discussed the homeless in Moorpark County. He stated he could support the Councilmember Harper, Mr. Nowak stated the was one that could be determined by each Councilmember Harper stated moving forward would not place the City in any risk. Councilmember Wozniak stated he could probably support the matter. He stated the committee would allow brainstorming opportunities. He stated he would not support using Set -Aside Funds outside the City of Moorpark. MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to endorse the recommendations made by the Ventura Council of Governments Ad Hoc Homeless Committee. The motion carried by voice vote 3 -1, Mayor Pro Tem Evans dissenting and Mayor Hunter absent. H. Consider Report Concerning the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA). Staff Recommendation: Support existing draft housing allocation numbers or moderate increase. Mr. Loftus gave the staff report. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California In response to Cot; that Fillmore had had a substantial categories. Page 15 September 1, 1999 Lncilmember Harper, Mr. Loftus explained lower RHNA numbers, because it already amount of housing in the lower- income In response to Councilmember Harper, Mr. Kueny stated Westlake Village was not included, because it was not within the County. In response to Mayor Pro Tem. Evans, Mr. Libiez explained that 39 percent of the housing units in the region fall under the low- and very low- income category. In response to Councilmember Harper, Mr. Libiez explained the method of determining allocations. He stated the premise was that all cities would be assigned a fair share. He also stated that the allocation for Moorpark has stayed fairly constant from the prior RHNA. Councilmember Harper requested a printout of the region and sub - region housing allocations. In response to Mayor Pro Tem Evans, Mr. Libiez explained the population statistics included in the SLAG data. He also identified the average low- and moderate - income levels in Moorpark. Mr. Kueny suggested the Council take an action to support the SCAG numbers. Mr. Loftus explained the credit received for previously approved affordable units. Councilmember Harper stated he did not agree with the methodology that discriminates against cities already providing affordable housing. MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Wozniak seconded a motion to not support the existing draft housing allocation numbers. In response to Mayor Pro Tem. Evans, Mr. Kueny stated the item would come back agenda. He stated the present situation was the best the City could get. He stated it was not realistic to achieve 30 percent affordable housing in Moorpark. He suggested supporting the numbers as the best position at this time. Councilmember Wozniak withdrew the second to the motion. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 16 September 1, 1999 Mayor Pro Tem Evans stated he could support the staff recommendation. Councilmember Rodgers stated she could reluctantly support the recommendation. She indicated concern regarding the methodology and the numbers. Councilmember Harper stated the methodology placed the burden on the cities who have tried to deal with the problem. In response to Councilmember Harper, Mr. Kueny stated the issue could be discussed through the League of California Cities. Councilmember Harper withdrew his motion. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Evans moved and Councilmember Rodgers seconded a motion to support existing draft housing allocation numbers or a moderate increase. The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0, Mayor Hunter absent. I. Consider Request from Moorpark Unified School District to Proceed with Authorization to Hire the Grant Funded Deputy for Assignment at Moorpark High School. Staff Recommendation: Confirm hiring subject to grant approval. Mr. Kueny gave the staff report. He read the compromise language as follows: Authorize hiring of the Senior Deputy for the High School campus, provided that the Moorpark Unified School District provides written confirmation that in the event the City does not receive grant money for the position, the District will fund the position until it can be terminated pursuant to the City's contract with the County of Ventura or until alternative funding is mutually agreed upon between the City and the District, whichever comes first. Councilmember Harper supported the compromise language. Gerald Goldstein, 11932 Los Angeles Avenue, requested the Council to ask what the Teen Council, students and faculty wanted. —' Councilmember Harper stated he had proposed a community services officer when he served as a School Board member. He suggested an officer to serve all the schools and work Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 17 September 1, 1999 where needed. He stated he would support a grant funded officer as proposed but suggested a community -wide position in the future. Mayor Pro Tem Evans discussed the Rotary Club's offer to donate funds to the position. Councilmember Rodgers stated an officer on campus was an excellent idea. She discussed issues of safety, drug abuse and alcohol abuse on campus. She stated a uniformed officer would not fully resolve those problems, but she would support the proposal. MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to confirm hiring the deputy subject to grant approval and the conditions outlined by the City Manager. The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0, Mayor Hunter absent. 11. CONSENT CALENDAR: Mayor Pro Tem Evans stated that his earlier announcement that he intended to pull Item 11.F. was an error, and that only Item 11.E. should be pulled from the Consent Calendar. MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item 11.E. The motion carried by roll call vote 4 -0, Mayor Hunter absent. A. Consider Approval of Warrant Register - September 1, 1999. Fiscal Year 1998/99 Voided Warrant 45254 $ (457.40) Regular Warrants 45255 - 45262 - V $ 82,304.97 Staff Recommendation: Approve the Warrant Register. B. Consider Approval of Warrant Register - September 1, 1999. Fiscal Year 1999/00 Manual Warrants 100203 - 100207 & 100295 - 100297 $ 18,905.84 Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 18 September 1, 1999 Regular Warrant 100299 - 100401 - V $422,101.91 Staff Recommendation: Approve the Warrant Register. C. Consider Gradinq Bond Exoneration (Dutton): 6151 Gabbert Road. Staff Recommendation: 1) Accept the grading improvements for 6151 Gabbert Road as complete; 2) Authorize the City Clerk to release the aforementioned security deposit in the amount of $1,590.00. D. Consider the Acceptance of Improvements and Suret Reduction for IPD 97 -1 & 2, Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 97 -1 - Kwik Kar Lube & Tune. Staff Recommendation: 1) Accept the improvements as complete; and 2) Authorize the City Clerk to exonerate all grading, drainage, and street repair sureties. F. Consider Exoneration of Bond #M102609 and #M102610 for Subdivision Improvement and Grading of IPD 96 -2 (West America Construction Corp.). Staff Recommendation: 1) Accept the improvements as complete; and 2) Authorize the City Clerk to exonerate the Grading and Street Improvement Bond. The following item was pulled from the Consent Calendar for individual consideration: E. Consider Rejection of All Bids and Authorize Re- Advertisement of the Senior Center Expansion Project. Staff Recommendation: Reject all bids received and authorize staff to re- advertise the Senior Center Expansion Project. Mayor Pro Tem Evans stated he pulled the item to receive a status report. Mr. Kueny explained that it was difficult to determine if the bid was appropriate, since only one bid was received. In response to Mayor Pro Tem Evans, Mr. Kueny stated the Council committee could make recommendations on potential adjustments to the bid specifications. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Evans moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to reject all bids received and authorize staff to re- advertise the Senior Center Expansion Project and direct the Affordable Housing /Community Development Committee to meet to provide recommendations on the project description. The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0, Mayor Hunter absent. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 19 September 1, 1999 12. ORDINANCES: None. 13. CLOSED SESSION: None was held. 14. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION: Councilmember Rodgers moved and Councilmember Wozniak seconded a motion to adjourn. The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0, Mayor Hunter absent. The time was 10:43 p.m. io� trick Hu ter, Mayor ATTEST: �- nn Deborah S. Traffenst t City Clerk