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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2000 0119 CC REGMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL Moorpark, California January 19, 2000 A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark was held on January 19, 2000 in the Community Center of said City located at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California. 1. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Pro Tem Wozniak called the meeting to order at 6:43 p.m. 2. INVOCATION: Reverend John Love, Associate Pastor, Holy Cross Catholic Church, led the invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Captain Mike Lewis led the Pledge of Allegiance. 4. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Evans, Harper, Rodgers, and -- Wozniak Absent: Mayor Hunter (arrived at 8:19 p.m.) Staff Present: Steven Kueny, City Manager; John Nowak, Assistant City Manager; Cheryl Kane, City Attorney; Ken Gilbert, Director of Public Works; Wayne Loftus, Director of Community Development; Mary Lindley, Director of Community Services; Dirk Lovett, Assistant City Engineer; Captain Mike Lewis, Sheriff's Department; Graham Mitchell, Senior Management Analyst; Mike Mathews, Senior Management Analyst; Deborah Traffenstedt, City Clerk; and La -Dell VanDeren, Deputy City Clerk 5. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS: A. Census 2000 Bureau Presentation by Rosa Martinez Sotelo, Partnership Specialist from the Los Angeles Regional Census Office (10- Minutes). The Census presentation was postponed to a future meeting. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 2 B. City Manager's Monthly Report. January 19, 2000 Mr. Kueny introduced Ms. Traffenstedt, City Clerk, who provided a summary of the City Clerk's Department responsibilities and accomplishments. 6. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. AT THIS POINT in the meeting, a recess was declared to convene the Redevelopment Agency. The time was 6:50 p.m. The Council reconvened at 7:40 p.m., Mayor Hunter absent. 7. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA: None. S. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Mayor Pro Tem Wozniak announced the deadline for voter registration for the March 7 election and announced the deadline to sign up for the Spring 2000 Moorpark Police Academy. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None. 10. PRESENTATION /ACTION /DISCUSSION: A. Consider Action on the Citizen Budget Review Committee. (Continued from January 5, 2000). Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate. Mr. Nowak gave the staff report. Councilmember Evans stated that this item should be rescheduled for October or September to solicit applications for a Citizen Budget Review Committee in time for the next fiscal year's budget cycle. Councilmember Harper stated that he would like to see the role of the Committee expanded to also look at the Redevelopment Agency budget for next year. Mayor Pro Tem Wozniak suggested starting in September. CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council directed staff to schedule consideration of a Citizen Budget Review Committee for the September 6, 2000, meeting. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 3 January 19, 2000 In response to Councilmember Rodgers, Mr. Kueny stated that the Council could determine a minimum and maximum number of citizens to be appointed when this is brought back on the agenda. B. Consider Resolution No. 2000 -1690 Amending the FY 1999/2000 Budget to add a Project for the Widening of Spring Road Between New Los Angeles Avenue and High Street. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2000- 1690 amending the budget to fund the Spring Road Widening Project. (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED.) Mr. Gilbert gave the staff report and discussed minor corrections required to the draft resolution. In response to Mayor Pro Tem Wozniak, Mr. Gilbert replied that the project is feasible, but that the fountain in front of the apartments along the east side of Spring Road may need to be modified. MOTION: Councilmember Evans moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to adopt revised Resolution No. 2000 -1690 amending the budget to fund the Spring Road Widening Project. - The motion carried by roll call vote 4 -0, Mayor Hunter absent. C. Consider Resolution No. 2000 -1691 Establishing Certain Parking Restrictions on West ate Road. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2000 -1691 establishing certain parking restrictions on Westgate Road. Mr. Mathews gave the staff report. Councilmember Evans stated it makes sense to have parking restrictions for the safety of the majority of homeowners in the area. Mayor Pro Tem Wozniak stated he was surprised to find out that parking was currently allowed. MOTION: Councilmember Evans moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2000 -1691 establishing certain parking restrictions on Westgate Road. The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0, Mayor Hunter absent. AT THIS POINT in the meeting, Mr. Kueny suggested that Items 10. D. and 10.E be tabled until the Mayor arrives. CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to table Items 10.D. and 10.E. until the Mayor arrived. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 4 January 19, 2000 — F. Consider Approval of Intent to Enter into a Three -Way Agreement Regarding Maintenance of Landscaping on the Freeway at the New Los Angeles Avenue Interchange (SDI). Staff Recommendation: Conceptually approve the intent of the City to enter into a Three -Way Agreement between the City, Caltrans and SDI pertaining to the maintenance of landscaping on the freeway, subject to the guarantees outlined in this report. Mr. Gilbert gave the staff report. In response to Councilmember Harper, Mr. Gilbert confirmed that the Agreement between the City and SDI would be signed first. In response to Councilmember Rodgers, Mr. Gilbert stated that SDI was attempting to obtain money from Caltrans for the ramp modifications. In response to Mayor Pro Tem Wozniak, Mr. Gilbert stated that the two -way agreement between the City and SDI would be signed first. In response to Councilmember Harper, Mayor Pro Tem Wozniak stated that Caltrans has told the Ventura County Transportation Commission that the freeway landscaping project completion date was in 2001. MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Evans seconded a motion to conceptually approve the intent of the City to enter into a three -way Agreement between the City, Caltrans and SDI pertaining to the maintenance of landscaping on the freeway, subject to the guarantees outlined in the staff report. The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0, Mayor Hunter absent. G. Consider Changes to City's Grading Policy. Staff Recommendations: 1) Approve with comments the new draft Grading Policies attached to the agenda report as Exhibit 1; and 2) Direct staff to prepare a Resolution amending the Directives to the Engineering Department. Mr. Gilbert gave the staff report. Councilmember Harper stated that he concurred with streamlining the process; however, he stated that he -- wants better staff oversight of grading plans to implement the requirement for contour grading. Lloyd Laycook, 1850 Gammon Court, Thousand Oaks, representing Lennar Homes, stated that he agreed that Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 5 January 19, 2000 staff should be allowed to do the work they are supposed to and Council should encourage staff to use its discretion. In response to Mayor Pro Tem Wozniak, Mr. Kueny stated that he would not recommend that staff approve more than a 5 -foot change in grading elevation. He also stated that if there is an area of concern for a specific project, then the Council should tell staff what lots shall not have an elevation change at the time of project approval. Mr. Loftus stated that contour grading concerns should be addressed at the time of approval of a tentative tract map. Councilmember Harper stated that he did not want to see the same type of grading elsewhere in the City similar to that occurring in the Carlsberg Specific Plan area. Mr. Kueny stated that more specific contour grading language may need to be included in the grading policy requirements. Councilmember Harper stated that he could agree to allowing staff to approve a change in grading up to 5 feet and stated that visual examples of contour grading may be needed. Mr. Loftus stated that staff could provide visual examples. Mayor Pro Tem Wozniak stated that he is not willing to change the threshold at this time. He also stated that any change in grading policy language regarding contour grading should come back for Council review. In response to Councilmember Harper, Mr. Loftus stated that a 2 -3 foot changes in elevation could be significant based on the height and angle of the slope. In response to Councilmember Harper, Mr. Kueny stated that there have been issues with the quantity of dirt moved. Councilmember Harper stated that he can support having staff approve up to a 3 -foot elevation change. AT THIS POINT in the meeting, Mayor Hunter arrived. The time was 8:19 p.m. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 6 January 19, 2000 MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Evans seconded a motion to: 1) Approve the new draft Grading Policies attached to the agenda report as Exhibit 1, as amended to revise the language under Final Grading Plan, to allow the City Engineer and the Director of Community Development to administratively approve changes in elevation of 3 feet or less from the conceptual grading plan, and as amended to include contour grading language; and 2) Directed staff to prepare a Resolution amending the directives to the Engineering Department. The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0, Mayor Hunter abstaining. AT THIS POINT in the meeting, a recess was declared. The time was 8:20 p.m. The Council meeting was reconvened at 8:45 p.m. with all Councilmembers present. Mayor Hunter announced that the Council would return to Items 10.D. and 10.E. on the agenda. D. Consider an Appeal of the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) Established by Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG). Staff Recommendation: Accept RHNA allocation of 1,182 total units, including 399 units for very low and low income households, and inform SLAG and VCOG of this action, and further, if any additional units are assigned to Moorpark that we reserve the right to appeal such action. Mr. Loftus gave the staff report. Councilmember Harper stated that it was not worth wasting time to appeal additional units and that he concurred with the staff recommendation. Mayor Hunter stated that he agreed with Mr. Loftus that there was a need to maintain the right to appeal, if additional reallocation of units occurs. MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Evans seconded a motion to accept the RHNA allocation of 1,182 total units, including 399 units for very low and low income households, and inform SCAG and VCOG of this action, and further, if any additional units are assigned to Moorpark that the City reserves the right to appeal such action. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. E. Consider Changes to Parking Restrictions on the South -- Side of Los Angeles Avenue between Moorpark Avenue and Park Lane. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate. Mr. Gilbert gave the staff report. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 7 January 19, 2000 Mayor Hunter stated that he did not think allowing parking of big rigs along Los Angeles Avenue was helping merchants, and stated that trucks were being parked along the shoulder of the road for too long. Councilmember Evans stated that he concurred, that there is a safety hazard, and that it is time to make a change. Councilmember Harper stated that he concurs that Los Angeles Avenue has become an unofficial truck stop. He expressed concern that, if the shoulder was posted for no parking, trucks may be parked off the right of way. Mr. Gilbert stated that signs could be posted that prohibit parking on and off pavement. He also stated that he could bring back a resolution for Council approval. CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council directed staff to bring back a resolution to prohibit parking along the south side of Los Angeles Avenue between Moorpark Avenue and Park Lane. H. Consider Establishing a Joint City and Moorpark Unified School District (MUSD) Task Force to Evaluate Potential Items for Cost Savings. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate. Councilmember Evans stated that he requested that this item be placed on the agenda to look at ways for the City and the Moorpark Unified School District to cooperate to save taxpayers money. He suggested that two Councilmembers be appointed to serve on a task force that would also include two members of the School Board and the City Manager. Mayor Pro Tem Wozniak stated that he agreed that this was a good idea to work with the school board and, conceivably, save the taxpayers some money. Councilmember Evans stated that he would like to be on the task force and suggested that Councilmember Harper should also be a member. Mayor Hunter concurred that Councilmember Harper has a unique perspective regarding these issues. CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council directed staff to — prepare a letter to the School Board suggesting a joint City and School District Task Force to evaluate potential items for cost savings, and approved Councilmember Evans and Councilmember Harper serving on the Task Force. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 8 January 19, 2000 �- I. Consider a Proposal by Richard Amorelli that a Temporary Special Use Permit be Issued to Allow Open Storage in an M -2 (Limited Industrial) Zone on Property Located on the South Side of Los Angeles Avenue Approximately 525 Feet West of Nogales Avenue (APN No. 513 -0- 024 -135) Staff Recommendation: Deny the Request. Mayor Pro Tem Wozniak gave the report and indicated that he requested that this item be included on the agenda. He stated that Mr. Amorelli is requesting a temporary use permit to allow storage of vehicles on the site for a 6- month period with an option of coming back for an extension of another 6 months. In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Loftus explained the surrounding land uses. In response to Councilmember Harper, Mr. Loftus stated that staff was not comfortable with the nature of the request and that staff had invested time and effort to put together a letter to try to assist Mr. Amorelli in a better understanding of permit procedures. Councilmember Evans stated that he is concerned about the aesthetics and the repercussions of how the neighbors would react. Mayor Hunter stated that the temporary open storage is not the purpose of the Temporary Use Permit and that the City should not create exceptions to policy and code. He also stated that there is a commercial storage alternative in Moorpark. Councilmember Rodgers stated that when an exception is made, we set a precedent. In response to Councilmember Harper, Mr. Kueny stated that the proposed use does not meet the definition of a Temporary Use Permit and that this type of open storage is supposed to be accessory to a building. He also stated that Mr. Loftus has made the decision that the use is not permitted. Mr. Loftus explained that the open storage is not permitted in the city as a sole use. Joe Ahearn, Acres Realty, 484 E. Los Angeles Avenue, No. 214, stated that the burden of investigation falls on the buyer and realtor and that he agreed that the use proposed is not consistent with the zoning. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 9 January 19, 2000 CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to take no action. J. Consider Request to be a Business Sponsor for the University of California at Santa Barbara (UCSB) Economic Forecast Project. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate. Councilmember Evans gave the report and indicated that he had requested that this item be included on the agenda. He stated that the cost would be $1,500 for the City to become a supporting member. Mayor Hunter stated that he had attended the presentation in 1999 and that he supports the request. Councilmember Rodgers stated that she concurs, that this is an excellent forecast, and that she would like to see the City fully participate. In response to Councilmember Harper, Mr. Nowak replied that the trend information is helpful and that staff could use the information. In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Kueny replied that staff could return with an item on the next regular meeting agenda to appropriate funds. Mr. Nowak stated that money set aside for economic promotion could be used. Mr. Kueny suggested that the Council approve the sponsorship and that staff would return for an appropriation, if necessary. CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to sponsor the UCSB Economic Forecast Project, and staff was directed to return for approval of a budget allocation, if necessary. Councilmember Evans requested that Item 11.E. be pulled from the Consent Calendar. MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Rodgers seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item 11.E. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 10 January 19, 2000 A. Consider Approval of Minutes of Special Meeting of April 14, 1999. Consider Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of April 21, 1999. Consider Approval of Minutes of Special Meeting of May 19, 1999. Consider Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of September 1, 1999. Consider Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of September 15, 1999. Consider Approval of Minutes of Special Meeting of September 15, 1999. Consider Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of October 6, 1999. Consider Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of October 20, 1999. Staff Recommendation: Approve minutes as processed. B. Consider Approval of Warrant Register - January 19, 2000. Fiscal Year 1999/2000 Manual Warrants 101357 - 101364 $ 64,048.16 voided Warrants 101254 - 101269 $(45,563.99) (Pentamation 101252 & 101253, 101291 & additional 101341 & 101395, 101396 & remittance copies 101439 & 101444 & 101450 Payroll Liability 101365 - 101372 $ 14,553.45 Warrants Regular Warrants 101379 - 101481 $808,176.50 Staff Recommendation: Approve the Warrant Registers. C. Consider Amicus Support in Galland v. City of Clovis, California Supreme Court Case No. S080670. Staff Recommendation: Direct the City Attorney to sign the representation form authorizing the City of Moorpark to be added to the amicus brief. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 11 January 19, 2000 D. Consider Rejection of Claim: Moorpark Active Seniors v. City of Moorpark. Staff Recommendation: Reject the claim filed by the Moorpark Active Seniors. F. Consider Resolution No. 2000 -1692 Authorizing the Citv's FY 1999/2000 Transportation Development Act Claim. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2000 -1692, authorizing the FY 1999/2000 Transportation Development Act claim for the City of Moorpark, authorizing the City Manager to sign the claim for submittal to the Ventura County Transportation Commission. (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED.) G. Consider the Transfer of Certain Real Property from the City of Moorpark to the Moorpark Redevelopment Agency. Staff Recommendation: Approve the transfer of Parcel APN 506 -0- 020 -475 to the Moorpark Redevelopment Agency. The following item was pulled from the Consent Calendar for individual consideration. E. Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 2000- , Naming the Park in Specific Plan 92 -1 (Carlsberg). Staff -- Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2000 - adopting the name of Sereno Ridge Park for the park under construction in Specific Plan 92 -1. Councilmember Evans stated that he pulled the item, because he thought the City was missing an opportunity to honor a Moorpark founder. Councilmember Rodgers suggested having a contest to name the park and also renaming Science Drive. Mr. Kueny stated that the Council needed to make a decision on the park name to allow the developer to complete its obligation for the park sign. He suggested giving the Parks and Recreation Commission more specific direction. Mayor Hunter stated that park after a person and policy should be revised. ie liked the idea of naming the asked whether the park naming Councilmember Harper suggested referring the matter back to the Commission and stated that caution should be used in naming parks after people. He also stated that he would like to have the Science Drive street name reconsidered. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 12 January 19, 2000 -- Mr. Kueny stated that staff could schedule consideration of renaming a portion of Science Drive on the next agenda. He summarized the Council's direction that staff was to take the park naming item back to the Parks and Recreation Commission with specific direction that they look at historical and centennial tie -ins. Councilmember Rodgers suggested that one or two members of the Parks and Recreation Commission meet with the Centennial Committee and coordinate a combined effort. Councilmember Harper suggested that the historical society also be contacted. CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council directed staff to return the item to the Parks and Recreation Commission with direction that Commission look at whether the City's park naming policy needed to be revised to allow historic /centennial related names, and the Commission was also directed to consult with the Centennial Committee and Historical Society. 13. CLOSED SESSION: None was held. 14. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Evans seconded a motion to adjourn. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. The time was 9:38 p.m. ATTEST: S. Deborah S. Traffenste City Clerk rick Hunter, Mayor