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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2000 0503 CC REGMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL Moorpark, California May 3, 2000 A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark was held on May 3, 2000 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 Errol Hale, invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Shiloh Community Church, gave the Sheriff Bob Brooks, Ventura County Sheriff's Department, led the Pledge of Allegiance. 4. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Evans, Harper, Rodgers, Wozniak and Mayor Hunter. Staff Present: Steven Kueny, City Manager; Ken Gilbert, Director of Public Works; Mary Lindley, Director of Community Services; Wayne Loftus, Director of Community Development; Dana Shigley, Director of Administrative Services; Hugh Riley, Interim Deputy City Manager; Dirk Lovett, Assistant City Engineer; Sergeant Ron Nelson, Sheriff's Department; Deborah Traffenstedt, City Clerk; and La -Dell VanDeren, Deputy City Clerk. 5. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS: A. Recognition of Commander Mike Lewis, Outgoing Police Chief. Mayor Hunter introduced Commander Mike Lewis and Sheriff Bob Brooks and presented a plaque to Commander Lewis in recognition of his three years of service to the City of Moorpark. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 2 May 3, 2000 B. Moorpark Rotary Club Recognition of Commander Mike Lewis. Mayor Hunter introduced Ron Laguardia, President of the Moorpark Rotary Club, who presented a plaque to Commander Mike Lewis. C. Introduction of New Employee: Gail Rice, Secretary II, Community Development Department. Mayor Hunter introduced Gail Rice, Secretary II, Community Development Department. D. Certificate of Recognition presented to Caryn Spencer, Marketing and Community Relations Manager, Lennar Communities, for their contribution to the July 3rd Fireworks Event. Councilmember Wozniak introduced Caryn Spencer, Marketing and Community Relations Manager for Lennar Homes and presented a Certificate of Recognition. E. Proclamation for National Public Works Week: May 21 through May 27, 2000. Mayor Hunter presented a Proclamation to Ken Gilbert, Director of Public Works, in recognition of National Public Works Week. 6. PUBLIC COMMENT: Sandra Trindel, 83 West High Street, No. 83, spoke about unsafe conditions at the Moorpark Mobilehome Park. She also spoke in opposition to a standard rent increase to go into effect on July 1. She asked the Council to not allow the rent increase to go into effect. In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Trindel stated that unsafe conditions include gas leaks. In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Kueny suggested that an agenda item be scheduled for the first regular meeting in June when the City Attorney would be present to be able to respond to questions regarding approval of standard rent increases. In response to Councilmember Evans, Ms. Trindel stated that the manager at the Moorpark Mobilehome Park is not full time and that no one from the State has ever contacted her regarding building code conditions. She stated that antiquated utilities were a problem. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 3 May 3, 2000 7. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA: None. 8. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: None. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. Consider Resolution No. 2000 -1734 Certifying the Tabulation of Mail Ballots Received Pertaining to the Proposed Increase to the Assessments for Zone 12 of Assessment District AD84 -2 for Fiscal Year 2000/2001. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2000 -1734. Mr. Gilbert gave the staff report and identified changes to Exhibit 5 Mayor Hunter opened the public hearing. There were no speakers. In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Gilbert stated that three ballots were not received and that 100 percent of the ballots that were received were in favor of the assessment. Mayor Hunter closed the public hearing. MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Rodgers seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2000 -1734. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 10. PRESENTATION /ACTION /DISCUSSION: A. Consider Proposal by AT &T Wireless Services to Place an 80 -Foot High Monopole Antenna Near the High Street Metrolink Station. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate. Mr. Loftus gave the staff report. In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Loftus stated that the preferred location is in proximity to the Metrolink parking lot. He also stated that other sites explored were the Metrolink station south parking lot and behind the City's Senior Center. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 4 May 3, 2000 Jimmy Diaz, Design Engineer representing AT &T Wireless, Camarillo Office, stated he was available to answer questions. In response to Councilmember Harper, Mr. Diaz stated that he had looked at approximately one -half dozen other sites including those with existing antennas. He explained the preference for a Downtown site in order to provide adequate coverage. Cameron Carey, 2927 De la Vina Street, Santa Barbara, with the Tynan Group representing AT &T, stated he was available to answer questions. Eloise Brown, 13193 Annette Street, stated that the Council should not allow the proposed antenna in the Downtown. She suggested a site near the freeway. Councilmember Harper stated he agreed with Mrs. Brown and that the proposal would be out of character with the Downtown. He suggested the Council direct staff to work with AT &T to look for other locations. In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Loftus stated that the Council could establish the height limit through the application process. He also stated that the typical building height limit would be 35 feet. Mayor Hunter stated he agreed with Councilmember Harper that there are other locations more suitable. CONSENSUS: Staff to work with AT &T to find another more suitable location for a monopole antenna in the City of Moorpark. B. Consider City Council Meeting Summer Recess. Staff Recommendation: Determine date for Council summer recess, and direct staff to post a notice of meeting cancellation for the selected date. Ms. Traffenstedt gave the staff report. Councilmember Rodgers stated that she preferred canceling the August 16 meeting. Councilmember Harper stated that he concurred. CONSENSUS: Set August 16, 2000, as the date for the City Council summer recess. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 5 May 3, 2000 C. Consider Approval of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Engineering Services for the Widening of Los Angeles Avenue between Spring Road and Moorpark Avenue. Staff Recommendation: Authorize the distribution of the Request for Proposals, attached to the agenda report, to selected civil engineering firms. Mr. Riley gave the staff report. MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Wozniak seconded a motion to authorize the distribution of the Request for Proposals, attached to the agenda report, to selected civil engineering firms. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 11. CONSENT CALENDAR: Councilmember Harper asked that Item 11.G. be pulled from the Consent Calendar. MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember Evans seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item 11.G. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. A. Consider Approval of Minutes of Special Meeting of April 12, 2000. Consider Approval of Minutes of Special Meeting of April 19, 2000. Staff Recommendation: Approve minutes as processed. B. Consider Approval of Warrant Register -May 3, 2000. Fiscal Year 1999/2000 Manual Warrants 102148 - 102149 $ 92,291.56 102279 - 102283 Voided Warrants 101665 (Pentamation additional 102370 remittance copies) Payroll Liability 102284 - 102291 Warrants $ (226.00) $ 13,431.44 Regular Warrants 102292 - 102389 $ 137,576.05 Staff Recommendation: Approve the Warrant Register. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 6 May 3, 2000 C. Consider Approval of the Plans and Specifications for the Modification of the Traffic Signal at the Intersection of Moorpark Road and Tierra Rejada Road. Staff Recommendation: Approve the plans and specifications for the subject project and authorize staff to advertise for receipt of bids. D. Consider Approval of the Plans and Specifications for a Project to Construct a Storm Drain Lateral on Los Angeles Avenue East of High Street. Staff Recommendation: Approve the plans and specifications for the subject project and authorize staff to advertise for receipt of bids. E. Consider Approval of the Plans and Specifications for a Project to Widen the South Side of Los Angeles Avenue East of Liberty Bell Road and Authorization to Advertise for Receipt of Bids for the Said Work. Staff Recommendation: Approve the plans and specifications for the subject project and authorize staff to advertise for receipt of bids upon receipt of the Caltrans Permit. F. Consider Approval of Final Map Tract 4976 ( Lennar Homes). Staff Recommendation: 1) Approve the Final Map for Tract 4976 along with the Agreement for Construction of Subdivision Improvements and Reimbursement between the City and Lennar Homes of California, Inc.; 2) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the Final Map Title Sheet, Agreement for Construction of Subdivision Improvements and Reimbursement, and Release of Covenant and Agreement; and 3) Authorize recordation of the Final Map for Tract 4976, the Agreement for Construction of Subdivision Improvements and Reimbursements, and Release of Covenant and Agreement. H. Consider Rejection of Claim: Lonnie Fisher. Staff Recommendation: Reject the claim and direct staff to send a standard rejection letter to the claimant. I. Consider Resolution No. 2000 -1735 Establishing a Revised Classification Plan and Job Descriptions for Non - Competitive and Competitive Service Employees and Rescinding Resolution No. 99 -1683. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2000 -1735 establishing a Revised Classification Plan and Job Descriptions for Non - Competitive and Competitive Service Employees and Rescinding Resolution No. 99 -1683. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 7 May 3, 2000 J. Consider Reimbursement Request for Use of the City's Social Services Account. Staff Recommendation: Approve reimbursement request for $200.00 from the City's Social Services Account. The following item was pulled from the Consent Calendar for individual consideration: G. Consider Closing City Hall on July 3, 2000. Staff Recommendation: Authorize the closing of City Hall on July 3, 2000, with the requirement that employees take leave time as specified in the staff report. Councilmember Harper stated he had pulled this item because he wanted the recommendation changed to give City employees July 3, 2000, off with pay. Councilmember Rodgers questioned what would be provided for those employees who do have to work on July 3rd. Mr. Kueny stated that those employees who work could be credited with pay or leave time. MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Rodgers seconded a motion to authorize the closing of City Hall on July 3, 2000, and provide regular City employees with the day off with pay, and provide compensating pay or leave for employees that have to work. 12. ORDINANCES: A. An Ordinance of the City of Moorpark, California, Authorizing an Amendment to the Contract between the City Council of the City of Moorpark and the Board of Administration of the California Public Employee's Retirement System. Staff Recommendation: Declare Ordinance No. 267 read for the second time and adopted as read. Ms. Traffenstedt read the title for Ordinance No. 267. MOTION: Councilmember Rodgers moved and Councilmember Wozniak seconded a motion to waive further reading for Ordinance No. 267 and read the ordinance title only. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. MOTION: Councilmember Rodgers moved and Councilmember Wozniak seconded a motion to declare Ordinance No. 267 read for the second time and adopted as read. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 8 May 3, 2000 13. CLOSED SESSION: None was held. 14. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Rodgers seconded a motion to adjourn. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. The time was 7:32 p.m. ATTEST: Deborah S. Traffenste t City Clerk