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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1999 0317 CC REGMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL Moorpark, California March 17, 1999 A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark was held on March 17, 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 :32 p.m. 2. INVOCATION: Errol Hale, Pastor of Shiloh Community Church, gave the invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Sargent Rick Hindman 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; Captain Mike Lewis, Sheriff's Department; Ken Gilbert, Public Works Director; Wayne Loftus, Planning Manager; Mary Lindley, Director of Community Services; Don Reynolds, Administrative Services Manager; Dirk Lovett, Assistant City Engineer; Nancy Burns, Senior Management Analyst; John Libiez, Principal Planner; Shelley Shellabarger, Recreation Superintendent; Deborah Traffenstedt, City Clerk; and Blanca Garza, Deputy City Clerk. 5. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS: A. Recognition of Sheriff Bob Brooks and the Moorpark Police Department for Moorpark's Seventh Consecutive Year Designation as the Safest City in Ventura County Mayor Hunter said this item would be continued until April 21 to allow Sheriff Bob Brooks to attend. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 2 March 17, 1999 B. Moorpark Unified School District Community of Readers Program: Marilyn Green (Coordinator), and Brittany Pollack and Brisna Trejos (Readers) Mayor Hunter introduced the program Coordinator, Marilyn Green, who introduced the readers, Brittany Pollack and Brisna Trejos. C. Recognition of Outgoing Planning Commissioners Ernesto Acosta, Gary Lowenberg and Keith Millhouse Mayor Hunter presented a certificate of recognition to Gary Lowenberg and indicated that presentation of certificates to Mr. Acosta and Mr. Millhouse would occur at another meeting. D. Recognition for Moorpark Community Wide Nicaragua /Honduras Relief Effort Mayor Hunter recognized the following individuals for their efforts: Sergeant Terry Hughes, Moorpark Police Department David Pollock, Moorpark Board of Education Stephen Sill, Moorpark Rotary Club Lori McGee, Moorpark Chamber of Commerce Audrey Kranig, A to Z Self - Storage Lisa Mia- Williams Valerie Jacobellis Raul Ramirez, Ramirez Brothers Fruits and Vegetables E. Recognition of Moorpark High School Academic Decathlon Team Mayor Hunter recognized Team Coaches Larry Jones and Michelle Bergman and members of the Academic Decathlon Team. F. Proclamation for Association of Retarded Citizens (ARC) Ventura County proclaiming March 1999 as Developmental Disability Awareness Month Mayor Hunter presented Julie Helm - Allen, the Director of Community Outreach, a proclamation proclaiming March as Developmental Disability Awareness Month. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 3 March 17, 1999 G. Proclamation for the Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence proclaiming April 1999 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month Mayor Hunter presented Patsy Baucum, a representative for the Rape Crisis Program, a proclamation proclaiming March as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. H. Tender Loving Care (TLC) Home Hospice Presenting Hospice Stamp to City Mary Leste and Shelley Tilton from Tender Loving Care Home Hospice presented Mayor Hunter with a Hospice stamp. I. City Manager's Monthly Report Mr. Kueny deferred the report. 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Gerry Goldstein, 1193 Los Angeles Avenue, addressed the Council regarding his feeling regarding Moorpark being the safest City in Ventura County. 7. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA: Mr. Kueny stated that Item 10.B. was inadvertently placed under the Presentation /Action /Discussion portion of the agenda. He said the item was noticed as a public hearing and that after consulting with the City Attorney, he was recommending to the Council that they move it to the public hearing section of the agenda prior to Item 9.A. CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to reorder Item 10.B. to prior to Item 9.A., as requested by the City Manager. CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to reorder the agenda to place Item 10.A. at the end of the Presentation /Action /Discussion items as requested by Mayor Hunter. Councilmember Evans said he would request that Items ll.B., 11.F. and 11.I. be pulled from the Consent Calendar for individual consideration. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 4 8. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: None. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS: March 17, 1999 10.B.Consider Request for the Establishment of a No Parking between 2:00 a.m, and 6:00 a.m. Zone on all of the Streets in the Residential Neighborhood Bounded by Moorpark Avenue, Los Angeles Avenue, Spring Road and the Railroad Tracks. Staff Recommendation: 1) Approve the subject request; 2) Adopt Resolution No. 99- establishing the subject No Parking Restrictions; and 3) Adopt Resolution No. 99- amending the FY 1998/99 Budget to fund non -labor expenses related to the installation of the required No Parking signs. (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) Mr. Gilbert gave the staff report. In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Gilbert said that at least four letters, one of which is a petition, have recently been received which are all opposed to the permit parking program being instituted. Mayor Hunter opened the public hearing. Jesse Valerio, 146 First Street, addressed the Council in opposition to the permit parking program being instituted. Gil Barrera, 13575 Pageantry Place, Chino Hills, addressed the Council as a property owner in the area being proposed for the permit parking program. He said he opposed it. David Aguirre, 689 New Los Angeles Avenue, addressed the Council in opposition to the permit parking program being instituted. Jimmy Ortiz, 111 Millard Street, addressed the Council in opposition to the permit parking program being instituted. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 5 March 17, 1999 George Vandiver, 317 Sherman Avenue, addressed the Council in opposition to the permit parking program being instituted. Mark Seal, 147 Flory Avenue, said he was in favor of the permit parking program because of the congestion on the street. He also requested a "slow speed" sign on Flory. Frank Ceja, 447 Ruth Avenue, addressed the Council in opposition to the permit parking program being instituted. David Gutierrez, 350 Harry Street, addressed the Council in favor of the permit parking program being instituted. Victor Gutierrez, 350 Harry Street, said he brought the petition to the City to institute the permit parking. He said the program is greatly needed in this area. Theresa Kocis, 285 Second Street, addressed the Council against the permit parking program being instituted. She said the overcrowding issue needs to be discussed again. Carlos Torres, 270 Ruth Avenue, addressed the Council against the permit parking program being instituted. Bernardo M. Perez, 4237 Canario Ct., addressed the Council. He asked that the Council stay diligent in encouraging affordable housing, which is at the root of the parking problems in the downtown area. Ms. Traffenstedt summarized that 36 Written Statement Cards were received, all opposed to the permit parking program. The names of those submitting Written Statement Cards are: Alberto Cesa, Ricardo Tamayo, Victor Sanchez, Samuel Morales, Enrique Ateza, Antonio Anaya, Jesus Meza, Marco Antonio Sanchez, Hugo Tamayo, Carlos Torres, Salvador Cisneros, Jesus Morales, Jose Castaneda, Gerardo Ceja, Jose Tamayo, Raul Aguiera, Frank Ceja, Francisco Torres, Daniel Anaya, Juan Jose, Antonio Bautista, Jorge Duiezcua, Jesus Meza, Victor Morales, Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 6 March 17, 1999 Margarita Barrera, Albert Barrera, Simon Barajas, Bonnafaye Robles, Julio Robles, Leandro Rios, Jose Luis R. Villa, Jesus Villa, Juan Tamayo, Jose Tamayo, Filibedo Rosalez, Vicki Perez. Ms. Traffenstedt indicated Cards would be kept with public hearing. that the Written Statement the official record of the Councilmember Evans said that he would find permit parking difficult to live with in his neighborhood. Councilmembers Rodgers and Harper indicated that they concurred with Councilmember Evans and they would like to look at finding ways to attack the roots of the problem. Mayor Hunter said he would allow two additional speakers. Vicki Perez, 4237 Canario Court, said she opposed the permit parking program being instituted in this area. She indicated that she was a real estate agent and that the underlying problem is overcrowding, exacerbated by the lack of low -cost rental and for - sale housing. Gerry Goldstein, 11932 Los Angeles Avenue, said he opposed the institution of the permit parking program in the City. Councilmember Wozniak said he applauded Victor and David Gutierrez for what they were trying to do. He said he proposed that a Council Committee meet with Victor and David Gutierrez along with interested persons in the downtown area to see if they and the Committee can come up with solutions. Mayor Hunter closed the public hearing. CONSENSUS: By consensus the Council declined to institute the parking permit restriction and determined to refer determining solutions to this matter to the Affordable Housing /Community Development Committee. Councilmember Wozniak addressed those present and requested that they take the opportunity to attend the Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 7 March 17, 1999 Community Development Committee meeting to be held on April 28 at 5:45 p.m. at City Hall. 9.A. Consider Proposals for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds ($195,774) for FY 1999/2000. (Continued from February 17, 1999; public hearing closed.) Staff Recommendation: 1) Authorize Public Service funding for FY 1999/2000 as follows: Adult Literacy Program - $1,000, Catholic Charities - $5, 366, Senior Nutrition - $10,000, and Senior Center Operations - $13,000; 2) Authorize $75,000 for Public Improvements, with specific projects to be identified at a later date; 3) Authorize $67,058 for Affordable Housing; and 4) Authorize Administration expenses as follows: Fair Housing - $1,600 and Staff Administration - $22,750. (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) Ms. Burns gave the staff report. MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Wozniak seconded a motion to approve the staff recommendation to: 1. Authorize Public Service funding for FY 1999/2000 as follows: Adult Literacy Program $ 1,000 Catholic Charities $ 5,366 Senior Nutrition $10,000 Senior Center Operations $13,000 2. Authorize $75,000 for Public Improvements, with specific projects to be identified at a later date. 3. Authorize $67,058 for Affordable Housing. 4. Authorize Administration expenses as follows: Fair Housing $ 1,600 Staff Administration $22,750 The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. AT THIS POINT in the meeting the City Council took a recess. The time was 9:26 p.m. The Council reconvened at 9:50 p.m. and then adjourned to convene the Redevelopment Agency. The City Council reconvened at 11:15 p.m. B. Consider Certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Moorpark Highlands Specific Plan Project (Specific Plan 95 -2 /Specific Plan No. 2, General Plan Amendment No. 95 -2, and Zone Change 95- Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 8 March 17, 1999 4), and Continue Review and Discussion of the Specific Plan No. 2 Project, Applicant: Morri son- Fountainwood- Agoura. (Continued from March 3, 1999 with public hearing open.) Staff Recommendation: 1) Accept testimony and continue the public hearing to April 7, 1999. AT THIS POINT in the meeting, Councilmember Wozniak left the dais to avoid the appearance of a possible conflict of interest due to the location of his home. Mr. Loftus gave the staff report. In response to Councilmember Harper, Mr. Loftus said that the latest traffic information would be incorporated into the Environmental Impact Report. In response to Councilmember Evans, Mr. Kueny said that a signal at Walnut Canyon Road and Spring Road could be incorporated into the development agreement. Michael Greynald, reviewed the revised plan and indicated that the most significant change was that the school site and the road in front of the school and park were shifted 200 feet to the west. He said the park site was now 7 acres and the school site was 22 acres. In response to Councilmember Harper, Mr. Greynald indicated that he felt the best place to address a senior housing component was in the development agreement. In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Greynald confirmed that he agreed to the extension of the Environmental Impact Report certification to April 21. Roseann Mikos, 14371 E. Cambridge Street, said that not all the affordable housing component should be senior housing because of the need for rental and low income housing in the City, especially in the downtown. She said that she didn't support putting "C" street through to Happy Camp Regional Park. MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Evans seconds a motion to continue this item to April 24 with the Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 9 March 17, 1999 hearing open, the motion carried by voice vote 4 -0, Councilmember Wozniak absent for the vote. AT THIS POINT in the meeting, Councilmember Wozniak returned to the dais. C. Consider Resolution No. 99- Approving the Negative Declaration for the Los Angeles Avenue (East) Widening Project. Staff Recommendation: Subsequent to a staff presentation on the project, the Negative Declaration and any written comments received, it is recommended that the City Council the following actions - 1) Open the public hearing and accept public testimony; 2) Review and consider the information in the Initial Study, Mitigated Negative Declaration; 3) Review and approve the proposed Mitigation Monitoring Program; 4) Make the appropriate findings (to be distributed on March 17 " after receipt of public comments) ; and 5) Adopt Resolution No. 99- approving the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Expanded Initial Study, finding that the document is an accurate and complete representation of the environmental effects of the project. Mr. Gilbert gave the staff report. He said that written comments had been received and therefore staff was recommending that this item be continued to April 21 for the Council to discuss responses to the comments. Mayor Hunter opened the public hearing. As there were no speakers for this item, Mayor Hunter closed the public hearing. MOTION: Councilmember Evans moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to continue this item to April 21. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. D. Consider Resolution No. 99- Approving the Negative Declaration for the Los Angeles Avenue /Beltramo Ranch Road Widening Project. Staff Recommendation: Subsequent to a staff presentation on the project, the Negative Declaration and any written comments received, it is recommended that the City Council take the following actions - 1) Open the public hearing and accept public testimony; 2) Review and consider the information in the Initial Study, Mitigated Negative Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 10 March 17, 1999 Declaration; 3) Review and approve the proposed Mitigation Monitoring Program; 4) Make the appropriate findings (to be distributed on March 17th after receipt of public comments); and 5) Adopt Resolution No. 99- approving the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Expanded Initial Study, finding that the document is an accurate and complete representation of the environmental effects of the project. Mr. Gilbert gave the staff report. He said that written comments had been received and therefore staff was recommending that this item be continued to April 21 for the Council to discuss responses to the comments. Mayor Hunter opened the public hearing. As there were no speakers for this item, Mayor Hunter closed the public hearing. MOTION: Councilmember Evans moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to continue this item to April 21. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 10. PRESENTATION /ACTION /DISCUSSION: A. Consider City Street Lighting Standards. (Continued from March 3, 1999) Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate. Mayor Hunter requested continuance of this item, rather than reordering to the last Presentation/ Action /Discussion item, because of the lateness of the hour. CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to continue this item to April 21, 1999. C. Consider Appointments to the Moorpark Library Advisory Committee. Staff Recommendation: Appoint two Councilmembers, three public members, the Moorpark Library Branch Librarian, and the Moorpark Friends of the Library representative to serve as the Library Advisory Committee. Ms. Lindley gave the staff report. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 11 March 17, 1999 MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved and Councilmember Harper seconded the motion to appoint Mayor Hunter and Councilmember Evans to the Moorpark Library Advisory Committee. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved and Councilmember Wozniak seconded the motion to appoint Jane Choy as the Friends of the Library Representative to the Moorpark Library Advisory Committee. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved and Councilmember Harper seconded the motion to appoint Sandy Banks, the Moorpark Librarian, to the Moorpark Library Advisory Committee. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved and Councilmember Wozniak seconded the motion to appoint Virginia Carpenter as a public member to the Moorpark Library Advisory Committee. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved and Councilmember Evans seconded the motion to appoint Stephanie Lawrence as a public member to the Moorpark Library Advisory Committee. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved and Councilmember Evans seconded the motion to appoint Betty Peakham as a public member to the Moorpark Library Advisory Committee. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Gerald Goldstein, 11932 Los Angeles Avenue, addressed the Council regarding the qualifications of the appointees. D. Consider a Resolution to Initiate a General Plan Amendment to Change the Land Use Element Designation on 4.8 Acres of Undeveloped Land from General Commercial (C -2) to Very High Density Residential (VH) and a Zone Change from Commercial Planned Development (CPD) to Residential Planned Development (RPD), Located on the West Side of Liberty Bell Road, South of Los Angeles Avenue, Adjacent to the Arroyo Simi (a Portion of APN 506 -0- 050 -505) and to Allow Concurrent Processing of Related Development Applications, Applicant: Pacific Communities. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 99 -1581 authorizing the applicant to initiate and staff to accept an application for a Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 12 March 17, 1999 General Plan Amendment and Zone Change and concurrently process Tentative Tract and Residential Planned Development Permit applications. Mr. Kueny gave the staff report Elaine Freeman, 2509 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, addressed the Council on the merits of the project. MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Evans seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 99 -1581 authorizing the applicant to initiate and staff to accept an application for a General Plan Amendment and Zone change and concurrently process Tentative Tract and Residential Planned development Permit applications. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. E. Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 99 -1582 Revising Rules and Regulations Governing the Use of City Facilities and Rescinding Resolution No. 94 -1067 and Adoption of Resolution No. 99 -1583 Revising Use Fees for the Use of City Facilities. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 99 -1582 (revising the Rules and Regulations Governing the Use of City Facilities and rescinding Resolution No. 94 -1067) and Adopt Resolution No. 99 -1583 (revising Use Fees for the use of City facilities). Ms. Shellabarger deferred the staff report. In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Kueny suggested amending Section 6.2, Alcoholic Beverages, to read, "The possession/ consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited at Arroyo Vista Recreation Center." MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Wozniak seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 99 -1582 (revising the Rules and Regulations Governing the Use of City Facilities), amending Section 6.2 as suggested by the City Manager, above; and to adopt Resolution No. 94 -1583 (revising Use Fees for the Use of City Facilities. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. F. Consider an for the Moo Direct staff Economic Development Loan from CDBG Funds rpark Playhouse. Staff Recommendation: as deemed appropriate. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 13 March 17, 1999 CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to continue this matter to April 21, 1999. G. Consider Minor Modification No. 2 to Commercial Planned Development Permit No. 97 -1 Requesting Approval of a Waterfall Feature at the Proposed Gas Station /Mini- Mart /Car Wash at the Southwest Corner of Liberty Bell Road and Los Angeles Avenue, Applicant: Channel Development /Gharabaghi. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 99 -1584 approving Minor Modification No. 2 to Commercial Planned Development Permit No. 97 -1 for the construction of a waterfall feature. Mr. Loftus gave the staff report. In response to Councilmember Evans, Mr. Loftus suggested that rather than eliminating Condition 8, it should be amended to correct any sight distance problems over 3. He suggested amending Condition 8 to read: "Any portion of the waterfall structure which is in the Traffic Safety Sight Area shall be reduced to a maximum height of three (3) feet." MOTION: Councilmember Evans moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 99 -1585, approving Minor Modification No. 2 to Commercial Planned Development Permit No. 97 -1 for the construction of a waterfall feature with the amendment to Condition 8 suggested by Mr. Loftus, above. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. H. Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 99 -1585, Amending the FY 1998/99 Budget for Maintenance of Virginia Colony Park. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 99 -1585, amending the FY 1998/99 budget by appropriating $500.00 to the Park Maintenance expenditure budget from the General Fund Reserve. (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) Ms. Lindley gave the staff report. MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to adopt Resolution 99 -1585 amending the FY 1998/99 Budget by appropriating $500.00 to Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 14 March 17, 1999 the Park Maintenance expenditure budget from the General Fund Reserve. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. I. Consider Options for City Council Meeting Starting and Ending Times and Meeting Frequency. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate. Ms. Traffenstedt deferred the staff report. Councilmember Evans said he would like consideration of going to three meetings a month to reduce the lateness of the meetings of regular Council Meetings. Councilmember Rodgers suggested considering a Special meeting for Closed Session items on a separate third meeting a month. Councilmember Harper suggested starting closed session earlier, possibly 5:00 or 5:30 p.m. and shortening the recesses at Council Meetings. Mayor Hunter suggested revising the Council Rules of Procedure to allow for proclamations and commendations on both regular meetings. Councilmembers Evans and Wozniak indicated that they would like consideration of a rule to disallow taking new items after 11:30 p.m. Mr. Kueny suggested that the Budget and Finance Committee could meet just once for a regular meeting. He said that would eliminate the conflict between early Special Closed Session meetings and the Budget and Finance Committee meeting. CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to continue the current practice of scheduling special meetings before the first regular meeting of the month for Closed Session items, and that staff bring back the Council Rules of Procedure at the April 21 meeting for an amendment to allow proclamations and commendations at all regular Council Meetings and to allow further consideration of a 11:30 p.m. rule regarding taking no new item. J. Consider Award of Contract for an Indirect Cost /Cost Allocation Study. Staff Recommendation: Approve the Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 15 March 17, 1999 award of contract to David M. Griffith Maximus, Ltd., for preparation of an Indirect Cost /Cost Allocation Study in the amount of $17,000, plus a ten percent contingency of $1,700 (for a total of $18,700), and authorize the City Manager to execute the related contract. Mr. Reynolds gave the staff report. MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Rodgers seconded a motion to approve the award of contract to David M. Griffith Maximus, Ltd., for preparation of an Indirect Cost /Cost Allocation study in the amount of $17,000 plus a ten percent contingency of $1,700 for a total of $18,700 and authorize the City Manager to execute the related contract. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. K. Consider Lighting Standards for Development Projects. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate. MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to continue this item to April 21. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 11. CONSENT CALENDAR: MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to pull Items 11.B., 11.F., and ll.I and approve the balance of the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. A. Consider Approval of Warrant Register of March 17 1999. Fiscal Year 1998/99 Manual Warrants 43954 - 43957 Regular Warrants 43963 - 44032 - V 44033 - 44069 - D $ 81,789.85 $4,744.25 $156,895.28 C. Consider the Approval of Final Map - Tract 5004 (Special Devices Incorporated). Staff Recommendation: 1) Approve Final Tract Map No. 5004; 2) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the Final Map Title Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 16 March 17, 1999 Sheet; and 3) Direct the City Clerk to record the Final Map through the Ventura County Recorder's Office. D. Consider Notice of Completion for Alley Improvements Phase 2. Staff Recommendation: 1) Accept the work as completed; 2) Instruct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion for the project; and 3) Authorize the release of the retention upon satisfactory clearance of the thirty -five (35) day lien period. E. Consider Selection of a Consultant to Prepare a City Wide Traffic Speed Study. Staff Recommendation: 1) Approve the selection of Traffic Safety Engineers to perform a Traffic Speed Study on certain street segments, for a fee not to exceed $9,600.00; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute necessary contract documents. G. Consider Resolution No. 99 -1586 Authorizing Submittal of a Claim for TDA Article 3 Bicycle /Pedestrian Funds (formerly SB -821) for FY 1999/00. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 99 -1586 (Exhibit 4) authorizing the filing of a claim for TDA Article 3 Bicycle /Pedestrian funds for the construction of a sidewalk on the south side of Tierra Rejada Road, west of Spring Road. H. Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 99 -1587, Amending the FY 1998/99 Budget for Election Services Costs. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution 99 -1587, amending the FY 1998/99 Budget by appropriating $24,104 from the General Fund (100) to City Clerk's Department Election Expenses (100.300.0000.000.9192). (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) J. Consider Application for Re- issuance of Urban Stormwater Waste Discharge Permit (NPDES). Staff Recommendation: Receive and file the report. The following items were pulled from the Consent Calendar for individual consideration: B. Consider Moorpark Girls Softball Association Use Agreement Amendment. Staff Recommendation: Approve the Amendment to the City's Use Agreement with Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 17 March 17, 1999 Moorpark Girls Softball Association and authorize the City Manager to sign on behalf of the City. In response to Councilmember Evans, Ms. Lindley said that the larger storage bins could be moved out of the parking lot. Mayor Hunter said that complaints had been received from residents close to Mountain Meadows Park that softball games were starting very early on Sunday mornings. He suggested restricting game start times to after 9:00 a.m. In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Kueny said that staff would address his concerns in the agreement with the Moorpark Girls Softball Association. CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to allow staff to address the Sunday game start time administratively as suggested by Mr. Kueny, above. MOTION: Councilmember Evans moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to approve the Amendment to the City's Use Agreement with Moorpark Girls softball Association and authorize the City Manager to sign on behalf of the City. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. F. Consider Selection of a Consultant to Provide Aerial Photographic Services. Staff Recommendation: 1) Approve the selection of Pacific Western Aerial Services of Santa Barbara to provide the aerial photographic services; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute necessary contract documents. Councilmember Evans said he was not inclined to spend money on this item. MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Wozniak seconded a motion to approve the staff recommendation. The motion carried by voice vote 4 -1, Councilmember Evans dissenting. I. Consider Releasing First -Time Home Buyer Participant (Robert and Laurie Gaston) from Agreement Concerning Resale Conditions. Staff Recommendation: Upon collection of twenty -five hundred dollars ($2,500), release First -Time Home Buyer Program participants Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 18 March 17, 1999 Robert and Laurie Gaston from Agreement concerning shared appreciation based on resale price and authorize Mayor to execute Release Agreement. Ms. Burns gave the staff report. Councilmember Evans indicated he pulled this item to have a discussion on whether or not the City should give up its shared appreciation. Councilmember Rodgers said that it was her analysis that it is in the City's best financial interest to execute the Release Agreement. MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Wozniak seconded a motion that upon collection of twenty - five hundred dollars ($2,500), to release First -Time Home Buyer Program participants Robert and Laurie Gaston from the Agreement concerning shared appreciation based on resale price and authorize the Mayor to execute Release Agreement. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 12. ORDINANCES: None. 13. CLOSED SESSION: None was held. 14. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Hunter adjourned the mee ATTEST: Deborah S. Traffenste t City Clerk