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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2000 0315 CC REGMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL Moorpark, California March 15, 2000 A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark was held on March 15, 2000 in the Council Chambers of said City located at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California. F__ 0telam1[6196]:40:4 :9 Mayor Hunter called the meeting to order at 6:46 p.m. 2. INVOCATION: A silent moment of reflection was held. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Wayne Loftus, Director of Community Development, 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; Captain Mike Lewis, Sheriff's Department; Dirk Lovett, Assistant City Engineer; Mike Mathews, Senior Management Analyst; Nancy Burns, Senior Management Analyst; Graham Mitchell, Senior Management Analyst; Dana Shigley, Acting Director of Administrative Services; Deborah Traffenstedt, City Clerk; and La -Dell VanDeren, Deputy City Clerk. 5. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS: Mr. Kueny presented the City Manager's Monthly Report. He discussed vacancies in the Administrative Services Department and indicated the interim appointment of Dana Shigley as the department head. He stated Emergency Management Training for the City Council would be scheduled. He discussed items that were proceeding including Space Needs Study, Telephone System at City Hall, Cost Allocation and Fixed Asset Study, and annual budget process. He discussed Community Development projects including Open Space, Conservation and Recreation (OSCAR) Element update, Housing and Safety Element updates, and department reorganization. He stated the Community Services Department had sent out the Spring Recreation Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 2 March 15, 2000 Brochure, that skate ramps were to be replaced, and that a Senior Volunteer Recognition Dinner was planned. He also explained projects proceeding in the Public Works Department. In response to Councilmember Harper, Mayor Hunter announced that the Spring Road Bridge was now open for public use. 6. PUBIC COMMENT: None. 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 REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA: (Pursuant to Council Rules of Procedure Section 2.9, Items to be withdrawn from the Consent Calendar shall be identified at this time.) Mayor Hunter requested reordering the agenda to hear Item 10.A. prior to Public Hearings, Item 9. CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council reordered the agenda to hear Item 10.A. prior to Item 9. 8. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Councilmember Wozniak announced that Bill LaPerch had passed away. He stated services would be held on March 18, at 11:00 a.m., at Pierce Brothers Mortuary in Westlake Village. He requested adjourning the meeting in his honor. CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to adjourn in memory of Mr. LaPerch. Councilmember Evans stated Mr. LaPerch would be missed. He announced the "Buy a Brick - Be Remembered" program for High Street. Councilmember Harper requested a future presentation by Habitat for Humanity. Mayor Hunter announced the Moorpark Senior Center Fashion Show on April 8, 2000. 10. PRESENTATION /ACTION /DISCUSSION: A. Consider Presentation by Terry Richardson, District Director, Boy Scouts of America. (10 minutes) Terry Richardson, District Director of the Boy Scouts of America, discussed the benefits of youth involvement in the Boy Scouts. He introduced Ramey Harrell, District Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 3 March 15, 2000 Executive, serving scouting in Moorpark and Joe Ahearn, Fundraising Chairman. Joe Ahearn presented a mug and pins to the Council. He discussed fundraising efforts for the Boy Scouts. In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Richardson provided contact information for the Scout Headquarters. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. Consider Proposals for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds ($195,292) for FY 2000/2001 and Future Re- Allocation of Funds from Prior Years. (Continued from Meeting of 2/16/00 - Public Hearing Closed.) Staff Recommendation: 1) Authorize the following allocations from FY 2000/2001 CDBG funds: $24,794 for the removal of architectural barriers and installation of wheelchair accessible work areas in City Hall, $104,000 for Affordable Housing, $20,000 for Code Enforcement in the downtown area, $1,000 for Economic Development for the RAIN Project, $29,293 for Public Service projects as follows: (i.) Catholic Charities $7,293; (ii.) Senior Nutrition $10,000; (iii.) Senior Center Operations $12,000, $16,205 for Administration; and 2) Direct staff to report on possible re- allocations of unspent CDBG funds for Council's consideration at its April 19, 2000, regular meeting. (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED.) Ms. Burns gave the staff report. Councilmember Evans asked for elaboration on the $24,794 for architectural barriers. Ms. Burns explained that the proposal was to install workstation walls in City Hall that would permit access by handicapped persons in wheelchairs. In response to Councilmember Evans, Mr. Kueny stated it would be a reconfiguration of the existing facility. He stated new work areas would also be eligible. In response to Councilmember Evans, Ms. Burns stated the need and cost figure was determined by the Space Needs Assessment Study. MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Rodgers seconded a motion to 1) Authorize the following allocations from FY 2000/2001 CDBG funds: $24,794 for the removal of architectural barriers and installation of wheelchair accessible work areas in City Hall, $104,000 for Affordable Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 4 March 15, 2000 Housing, $20,000 for Code Enforcement in the downtown area, $1,000 for Economic Development for the RAIN Project, $29,293 for Public Service projects as follows: (i.) Catholic Charities $7,293; (ii.) Senior Nutrition $10,000; (iii.) Senior Center Operations $12,000, $16,205 for Administration; and 2) Direct staff to report on possible re- allocations of unspent CDBG funds for Council's consideration at its April 19, 2000, regular meeting. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. B. Consider Input from the City of Moorpark to the Consolidated Plan for the County of Ventura. Staff Recommendation: Approve input to Ventura County 2000 Consolidated Plan. Ms. Burns gave the staff report. Mayor Hunter opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, Mayor Hunter closed the public hearing. MOTION: Councilmember Evans moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to approve input to Ventura County 2000 Consolidated Plan. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. C Consider Resolution No. 2000 -1713 to Enable the Enforcement of the California Vehicle Code in the Privately Owned Parking Facilities at Archstone Communities /Moorpark Apartments (Assessors Parcel Number 506 -0- 050 -275). Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2000 -1713 declaring the privately owned parking facilities at Archstone Communities /Moorpark Apartments be subject to certain provisions of the California Vehicle Code. Mr. Mathews gave the staff report. Mayor Hunter opened the public hearing; there being no speakers, Mayor Hunter closed the public hearing. MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Wozniak seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2000 -1713 declaring the privately owned parking facilities at Archstone Communities /Moorpark Apartments be subject to certain provisions of the California Vehicle Code. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. D. Consider Tentative Tract Map No. 5147, to Create Seventeen (17) Industrial Lots on Approximately 34.53 Acres Located 1,300 Feet West of Gabbert Road and North Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 5 March 15, 2000 of the Union Pacific Railroad Right -of -Way (Applicant: A- B Properties) APN 500 -0- 340 -220. Staff Recommendation: 1) open the Public Hearing, accept Public Testimony, close the Public Hearing; 2) Consider Negative Declaration prepared for the requested entitlements prior to making a decision for approval or denial of the Tentative Tract Map; and 3) Adopt Resolution No. 2000 -1714 approving Tentative Tract Map No. 5147. Mr. Loftus gave the staff report. He suggested the following additional language to Condition No. CED 18: "The applicant shall reimburse the City for costs associated with the cross - gutter improvements should the City, at its option, deem it necessary to construct the improvement or alternate improvements prior to the applicant constructing improvements on Gabbert Road." In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Loftus stated the applicant concurred with the amended language. Councilmember Harper expressed concern that the temporary access would become permanent. In response to Councilmember Harper, Mr. Loftus stated the likelihood of the permanent access becoming a reality increased if Specific Plan No. 1 and the industrial properties to the south and west moved forward to spread the cost. Councilmember Harper stated he would not like to see a permanent access on Gabbert Road. Mayor Hunter opened the public hearing. John Newton, 165 High Street, representing AB Properties, stated they were in general concurrence with the presentation by the Director of Community Development. He stated there was a conflict in Condition No. CED 29. Mr. Loftus suggested "Prior to approval of the final map" be removed from Condition No. CED 29. Mr. Newton stated Conditions Nos. CDD 14 and 14.L should be amended to be consistent with Condition No. CED 29. He requested the traffic signal issue be reviewed. He stated a signal was not warranted. He requested approval for the flood control road to be used for construction access. He referenced Condition CED 71, placing requirements on construction hours to avoid conflict with school traffic. He indicated they concurred with the amended language in Condition No. CED 18. He stated Condition No. CED 33 was consistent with the development Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 6 March 15, 2000 agreement. He stated Condition No. CED 44 was a generic condition out of the development agreement regarding right of way easements. He explained that since the development agreement was crafted, the Southern California Edison (SCE) representative had indicated SCE would not allow a public road. He stated there might be a conflict between Conditions Nos. CED 33 and 45. He discussed the proposed assessment district for the arterial to connect to Los Angeles Avenue. He stated the conditions were consistent with the development agreement and Planning Commission recommendations. In response to Councilmember Harper, Mr. Newton stated they would agree with a requirement that they shall enter into an assessment district if deemed necessary. Councilmember Harper stated the cost of the underpass would exceed the value of the last 30 percent of the project. He expressed concern that the applicant might walk away from the project. Mr. Newton stated they were willing to cooperate and work with the Council. Dennis Hardgrave, 651 Via Alondra #711, Camarillo, 93012, representing Hitch Ranch & SCE, indicated he was available for questions. Jim McGrath, 11015 Los Angeles Avenue, representing JD McGrath Ranch, addressed the Council regarding road access across his property. Mr. Loftus stated Condition No. CED 36 was corrected so that the access road did not cross Mr. McGrath's property. He stated the road would remain within the City limits. Mr. McGrath expressed concern with noise, dust, privacy, and property protection. In response to Councilmember Harper, Mr. Loftus stated the applicant indicated that they intend to construct all street improvements in a single phase. He explained that the entire project would be graded, and street improvements and perimeter landscaping completed. Mr. Loftus also stated, if Council so directed, the language requiring participation in the assessment district could be made more certain. Councilmember Rodgers expressed concern regarding the applicant walking away when only the lots in the floodplain remained and the improvements would not be Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 7 March 15, 2000 completed. Mr. Newton clarified that no lots would be left in the floodplain after grading. In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Loftus stated language regarding the assessment district, as suggested by Councilmember Harper, would be included in the resolution. Mr. Kueny stated the City Attorney would review the assessment district condition in the final resolution. He stated the underpass was a citywide need in order to satisfy the Circulation Element. MOTION: Councilmember Evans moved and Councilmember Wozniak seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2000 -1714 approving Tentative Tract Map No. 5147, with amendments to Conditions Nos. CED 18 and CED 29, and that staff work with the City Attorney to strengthen the language requiring the applicant to participate in the assessment district. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 10. PRESENTATION /ACTION /DISCUSSION: (Continued) B. Consider Resolution No. 2000 -1715 Establishing Parking Restrictions on Bonnie View Street. Continued from 2/16/2000 Meeting.) Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2000 -1715. Mr. Gilbert gave the staff report. He stated written comment was received from Gloria Martin suggesting some of the areas have "No Parking" signs. He stated he had no problem with that if it improved traffic safety. He stated, with Council direction, staff could revise the resolution to reflect that change. In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Gilbert explained the difference between "No Parking on Pavement" and "No Parking ". He stated signs would not be posted restricting parking on private property. Mayor Hunter presented photographs submitted by a resident displaying the parking problem. Gloria Martin, 430 Bonnie View, stated there should be "No Parking" and "No Parking on Pavement" signs. She stated the problem was on the upper part of the street. She suggested extra cars be parked on Charles Street or in driveways. She stated her residence was located on the apex to the curve. Nick Brooks, 380 Bonnie View, addressed the Council in opposition to "No Parking" signs due to limited parking Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 8 March 15, 2000 space. He stated 3 of the 4 residents at the top of the hill were also in opposition. Mayor Hunter stated his concern was with lack of access for emergency vehicles. Mr. Brooks stated there had been no problems since he had lived there. Mayor Hunter expressed concern with the possibility of a brush fire and limited fire truck access. In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Brooks stated there were dirt areas to park on. Devin Hurst, 360 Bonnie View, stated he would have no guest parking if street parking was prohibited. In response to Councilmember Evans, Mr. Gilbert explained the proposed sign placement. Mr. Kueny stated there should be "No Parking on Pavement" signs. He stated off - pavement parking would be acceptable as long as the cars were off the pavement for adequate public safety access. Councilmember Harper stated it was a reasonable compromise to provide guest parking and allow emergency access. Mayor Hunter proposed posting Bonnie View as "No Outlet" or "Not a Through Street ". He questioned whether a mirror could be placed at the horseshoe. Mr. Gilbert recommended against placement of a mirror due to potential liability. Mayor Hunter recommended designating the area as a tow -away zone. Mr. Gilbert stated the resolution could be amended to reference that section of the Vehicle Code. Ms. Traffenstedt indicated one written statement card was received from Charles M. Martin, 380 Bonnie View St, in opposition. MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Mayor Hunter seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2000 -1715, as amended to add language regarding a tow -away zone. The motion carried by voice vote 4 -1, Councilmember Evans dissenting. C. Consider Minor Modification No. 12 to Planned Development Permit No. 980 (Ralph's Grocery Company) for Expansion of an Existing Market from 32,800 Sq. Ft. to 48,238 Sq. Ft., Located at the Northwest Corner of Los Angeles Avenue and Moorpark Avenue (Assessor Parcel Nos. 511 -0- 080 -385 and 511 -0- 080 -395). Staff Recommendation: 1) Consider request for Minor Modification No. 12 to Planned Development Permit No. 980 and its exemption from CEQA; 2) Adopt Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 9 March 15, 2000 Resolution No. 2000 -1716 granting Minor Modification No. 12 to Planned Development Permit No. 980. Mr. Loftus gave the staff report. In response to Councilmember Wozniak, Mr. Loftus explained that five storefronts, all or most of which were currently vacant, would be converted to expand Ralphs. Ken Baumen, 14501 Los Angeles Avenue, representing Sunbelt Properties, indicated concurrence with the conditions except that Sunbelt was not consulted regarding landscaping. He stated Section 2, Condition No. 3, requiring submittal of a new landscaping and irrigation plan for the center was onerous. He expressed opposition to Condition No. 3.d requiring the removal of mature trees. He discussed the other landscaping requirements. He stated merchants did not want signage blocked by additional trees. He stated the property and landscaping were well maintained. Councilmember Rodgers indicated she had concerns with the proposed landscaping requirements. She stated she had never seen any shopping center with 50 percent shade. She discussed the difficulty in viewing the tenant signs. She suggested a tree other than Crape Myrtle be utilized because it was very messy. She suggested lowering the threshold of the landscaping to allow the tenant signs to be viewed from the street. Councilmember Wozniak expressed concern with removing the existing landscaping. He questioned the appropriateness of tying the landscaping to the proposed project. He stated he did not agree with the landscaping language. Councilmember Evans concurred with Councilmember Rodgers and Councilmember Wozniak. He asked how to keep the process moving. Mr. Loftus stated the landscaping conditions could be revised. He stated enhanced landscaping would be attractive to customers. He stated staff had worked with the applicant on the conditions and thought there was concurrence. Councilmember Evans suggested deleting subsection d. of Condition No. 3. Mr. Kueny suggested deleting subsections d., g., and k. of Condition No. 3. He stated the Council might want other trees introduced over time. He stated the existing landscaping was not consistent with the current Zoning Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 10 March 15, 2000 Code and the Town Center would never achieve the 50 percent shade requirements. Councilmember Wozniak stated the landscaping was consistent with the County standards at the time the Town Center was built. He suggested adding language to direct staff to work with the developer and come back with an acceptable landscape plan. In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Loftus stated staff could delete or revise the landscaping conditions. Councilmember Evans suggested eliminating subsections a., d., g., e., and k. from Condition No. 3. In response to Councilmember Evans, Mr. Bauman stated the conditions requiring a water budget and energy program were also not necessary. Councilmember Evans suggested also deleting subsections n. and o. Councilmember Harper stated the Town Center did not compare to the new centers. He stated there was nothing wrong with leaving some landscaping requirements. He agreed that trees in front of the Post Office would enhance the center. He stated the County was remiss in its architecture and landscaping standards. He suggested maintaining subsection k. of Condition No. 3. Councilmember Evans indicated he would feel comfortable with deleting subsections a., d., e., g., k., n., and o. CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to delete Sections a., d., and e. of Condition No. 3. Councilmember Harper stated he did not agree with removing subsection g. CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to delete subsection g. from Condition No. 3. In response to Councilmember Rodgers, Mr. Loftus explained the intent of the potted plants. Councilmember Rodgers suggested improving the existing planters. CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to modify subsection k. of Condition No. 3 to require the existing planters to be upgraded. CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to eliminate subsections n. and o. of Condition No. 3. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 11 March 15, 2000 MOTION: Councilmember Evans moved and Councilmember Rodgers seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2000 -1716 granting Minor Modification No. 12 to Planned Development Permit No. 980, with amendments to Condition No. 3 to eliminate subsections a., d., e., g., n., and o. and modify subsection k. to require the existing planters to be upgraded. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. D. Consider Scheduling Joint City Council /Planning Commission and Joint City Council /Parks and Recreation Commission Meetings. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate regarding the date(s) for the joint meetings and any specific Presentation /Action /Discussion items to be included on the agendas. Ms. Traffenstedt gave the staff report. Mayor Hunter suggested moving the joint meetings back to allow the Planning Commission and Parks and Recreation Commission to participate in budget deliberations. Councilmember Wozniak _ Transportation Commission participate in a joint Commission during April. available on March 22 and about availability in May. indicated Ventura County (VCTC) staff could not meeting with the Planning He stated VCTC staff was 29. He stated he could ask In response to Councilmember Rodgers, Mr. Kueny recommended discussing the Goals and Objectives at the same meeting as the State Route (SR) 118 bypass, with the understanding that the topic may not be discussed due to time constraints. He suggested scheduling the joint City Council /Parks and Recreation Meeting in April. CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council set the Joint City Council /Parks and Recreation Meeting for April 12, 2000. Mr. Kueny stated he assumed all Councilmembers were available for the three off Wednesdays in May, so that staff could schedule the meeting when VCTC staff was available. E. Consider Organizational Alternatives for the Department of Community Development. Staff Recommendation: Approve Alternative III, including the upgrading of the Principal Planner to Planning Manager and upgrading of the Planning Technician position to that of an Associate Planner. Mr. Loftus gave the staff report. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 12 March 15, 2000 Mayor Hunter indicated concurrence with the staff recommendation. He stated he would like more priority placed on advanced planning. Councilmember Harper concurred with Mayor Hunter. MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved and Councilmember Evans seconded a motion to approve Alternative III, including the upgrading of the Principal Planner to Planning Manager and upgrading of the Planning Technician position to that of an Associate Planner. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. F. Consider Status Report on Day Laborers Congregating on High Street. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate. Mayor Hunter explained why he asked for the item to be placed on the agenda. Councilmember Evans discussed difficulties in solving the problem. Councilmember Harper stated there were legal remedies available. He suggested staff contact other cities to determine what had been successful. He stated there should be an alternate site and a facility that attracts people to that site. He also stated the alternate site should offer shelter, should be coordinated with Catholic Charities, and there should be enforcement of anti - loitering. Mayor Hunter expressed concern that the problem was growing. He stated the property owner and adjacent properties were being impacted. In response to Councilmember Rodgers, Mr. Mitchell stated the owner and operator agreed to post signs and cooperate. Councilmember Rodgers stated it was necessary to provide a social alternative for those not congregating for work. Councilmember Harper stated it was necessary to offer a socially attractive alternative site. Councilmember Evans stated the previously proposed service center idea was not found acceptable. He questioned how to remove the expectation of receiving employment. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 13 March 15, 2000 Councilmember Rodgers stated it was necessary to entice those doing the hiring to move to a new location. Councilmember Evans discussed the idea of a day laborer pickup zone. In response to Councilmember Evans, Mr. Kueny stated the City owned property near the freeway overpass, but other property could be leased for a facility. He explained that truly successful locations were expending tax dollars by providing staffing. Councilmember Harper stated he felt it would be an appropriate expenditure of taxpayer dollars. Tony Ballat, 498 E. High Street, owner of Tipsy Fox, discussed the problems of day laborers at his site. In response to Mayor Hunter, Captain Lewis stated he had meetings with the Tipsy Fox owners and encouraged them to call for service. _ In response to Mr. Ballat, Captain Lewis explained that the Police Department could facilitate towing of vehicles from the property. In response to Mayor Hunter, Captain Lewis stated they had made recommendations regarding making the site less comfortable, including removal of the pay phone. In response to Councilmember Evans, Captain Lewis stated the Police Department could not do anything as long as there was adequate access to the building on private property. In response to Councilmember Rodgers, Captain Lewis explained that certain activities could be restricted, such as skateboarding, due to health and safety issues. Don Shively, 820 Hedyland Court, stated actions could be taken to discourage persons from congregating, including immigration and arrest warrant checks. Mayor Hunter suggested the Council direct Captain Lewis to meet with the owner of Tipsy Fox to provide suggestions regarding enforcement. He stated greater enforcement can and should be done. He stated the City could not sit idly by. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 14 March 15, 2000 Councilmember Wozniak stated there was a health and safety impact with people standing on the site with no restroom facility. He stated the City would take a more active role, if there were teenagers congregating. He suggested having the police car parked there in the morning. He stated the City needed to be more active in enforcement and requesting immigration checks. Councilmember Evans stated every time the Ad Hoc Committee came back with a suggestion, legal issues were raised. Councilmember Harper suggested removing the telephones, making the site less comfortable, and increased police presence as short -term remedies. He then suggested a temporary site be created, with a long -term plan, as a one -stop location for community services. Councilmember Rodgers suggested the deputies rotate their breaks at the site. She stated the City needed to take a leadership role. She stated she did not mind creating a work environment but did not want to create a social club. In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Kueny stated staff had sufficient direction. G. Consider Options in Lieu of a Subordination Agreement for Assessment District 92 -1 Loan for Westgate Plaza (DeeWayne Jones). Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate. In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Kueny stated the applicant requested continuance to April 5, 2000. CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council continued the item to April 5, 2000. 11. CONSENT CALENDAR: Councilmember Harper requested that Item 11.H. be pulled from the Consent Calendar. Mayor Hunter requested that Item 11.F. 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 Items 11.F. and 11.H. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 15 March 15, 2000 A. Consider Approval of Warrant Register -March 15, 2000. Fiscal Year 1999/2000 Manual Warrants 101849 - 101861 & $ 15,148.39 101870 Voided Warrants 101424 & 101815 $ (132.00) (Pentamation additional 101891 & 101892 & 101962 remittance copies) Payroll Liability 101862 - 101869 $ 13,995.73 Warrants Regular Warrants 101873 - 101985 $405,672.93 Staff Recommendation: Approve the Warrant Register. B. Consider Resolution No. 2000 -1717, Amending the FY 99/00 Budget By Allocating Funds From the Senior Center Trust Fund for the Purchase of Office Furniture. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2000 -1717, allocating $7,000 from the Senior Center Trust Fund _ (6000) for the purchase of modular office furniture. (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED.) C. Consider Resolution No. 2000 -1718, Rescinding Resolution No. 98 -1466 and Establishing New Parking Restrictions along the Arroyo Vista Community Park Access Road. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2000 -1718, rescinding Resolution No. 98 -1466 and establishing new parking restrictions at Arroyo Vista Community Park, consistent with the Council's action on June 3, 1998. D. Consider Award of Contract for Fixed Asset Inventory and Valuation. Staff Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Valuation Resource Management, Inc. to perform a fixed asset inventory and valuation, and provide bar code tags and a bar code reader, for a fee not to exceed $9,900. E. Consider Reduction of Improvement Bonds for Improvement of Lots 1, 2, and 3 - Condor Drive, Tract 3492. Staff Recommendation: 1) Accept the improvements as complete; 2) Authorize the City Clerk to exonerate the grading bond at this time, and to reduce the storm drain and street improvement bonds to 10% for a one -year maintenance period. The exoneration of the street improvement and storm drain bonds are subject to the Engineering Department's final approval at that time. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 16 March 15, 2000 G. Consider Rejection of Claim: Kevin M. and Zelma G. Baer. Staff Recommendation: Reject the claim and direct staff to send a standard rejection letter to the claimant. I. Consider Approval of Support, via Mail Ballot, of the Levy of an Assessment Upon Certain City -Owned Property to Fund the Maintenance of Parkway and Median Landscaping Within the Carlsberg Specific Plan Area [Zone 12 of AD84- 2]. Staff Recommendation: Approve the proposed assessment upon City property and authorize the City Manager to sign Mail Ballots indicating said support. J. Consider Resolution No. 2000 -1719 Authorizinq Submittal of a Claim for TDA Article 3 Bicycle/ Pedestrian Funds for FY 2000/01. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2000 -1719, authorizing the filing of a claim for TDA Article 3 Bicycle /Pedestrian funds for the construction of a sidewalk on the west side of Walnut Canyon, north of Casey Road. K. Consider Contract Amendment to Citation Processing Services Agreement No. 89 -05 with the City of Thousand Oaks. Staff Recommendation: 1) Approve amendment to Contract No. 89 -05 with the City of Thousand Oaks; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract amendment. L. Consider Appointment of Tenant Commissioner to the Area Housing Authority of the County of Ventura. Staff Recommendation: Confirm the appointment of Vina June Milburn to the Area Housing Authority Board as the tenant representative for a two -year term ending March 31, 2002. The following items were pulled from the Consent Calendar for individual consideration: F. Consider Street Names Approval for Tract 5161 (Cabrillo Economic Development). Staff Recommendation: Approve the street names for Tract 5161 as shown in Exhibit A, with the exception of Pinos Avenue. Mayor Hunter stated he would like to remove the North - South Street from consideration to take as a companion item when the Council considered the renaming of Science Drive. MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to approve the street names for Tract 5161 as shown in Exhibit A, with the exception of Pinos Avenue, with a revision to Exhibit A regarding the spelling of Fuji Street, Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 17 March 15, 2000 and direction to staff to consider the name for a North -South Street for Tract 5161 at the April 5, 2000 meeting in conjunction with the Science Drive Street naming item. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. H. Consider Invitation to Participate in a Tierra Rejada Greenbelt Town Hall Meeting on March 22, 2000. Staff Recommendation: Receive and file the report. Councilmember Harper discussed a letter received from Thomas C. Downs regarding the purchase of open space in the Tierra Rejada Valley. He asked if the Council could provide consensus on the matter to be presented at the meeting on March 22. Mayor Hunter stated he had spoken to Mr. Downs and his ideas were achievable. He stated the City needed to make a determination to present on March 22. Mr. Kueny suggested the Mayor work with staff on a letter or other correspondence advising the other participants of the City's interest to explore the suggestion at the meeting and the relatively short time to implement such. Councilmember Harper requested a letter from the Mayor to Mr. Downs indicating interest. Mayor Hunter stated he would prefer a resolution of support. Mr. Kueny stated a resolution could not be adopted this evening since it was not an agenda item. In response to Councilmember Harper, Mr. Kueny stated the Council could conduct a special meeting to adopt the resolution, which the Mayor could call. CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council received and filed the report. 12. ORDINANCES: None. 13. CLOSED SESSION: Mr. Kueny announced that Council would be going into closed _ session for a discussion of Items 13.J., 13.L., and 13.M. on the agenda. MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Rodgers seconded a motion to adjourn to closed session for a Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 18 March 15, 2000 discussion of Items 13.J., 13.L., and 13.M. on the agenda. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. The time was 9:52 p.m. J. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8) Property: 798 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, CA 93021 Agency Negotiator: Steven Kueny, City Manager Negotiating Parties: City of Moorpark and Laszlo B. Kovacs Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment Property: 415 High Street, Moorpark, CA 93021 Agency Negotiator: Steven Kueny, City Manager Negotiating Parties: City of Moorpark and Sawada and Youko Michitaka Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment Property: 661 Magnolia Street, Moorpark, CA 93021 Agency Negotiator: Steven Kueny, City Manager Negotiating Parties: City of Moorpark and Estella Betancourt Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment Property: 555 Spring Road, Moorpark, CA 93021 Agency Negotiator: Steven Kueny, City Manager Negotiating Parties: City of Moorpark and F. L. Pederson Testamentary Trust Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of payment L. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6) Agency Designated Representative: Steven Kueny Employee Organization: Service Employees International Union, AFL -CIO, CLC, Local 998 M. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6) Agency Designated Representative: Steven Kueny Unrepresented employees: Assistant City Manager, Administrative Services Manager, City Clerk, Director of Community Development, Director of Community Services, Director of Public Works, Finance /Accounting Manager, Planning Manager, Principal Planner, Recreation Superintendent, and Senior Management Analyst Present in closed session were Councilmembers Evans, Harper and Rodgers; Steven Kueny, City Manager; and Deborah Traffenstedt, City Clerk. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 19 March 15, 2000 The Council reconvened into open session at 10:28 p.m. Mr. Kueny indicated that only Items 13.L. and 13.M. were discussed and that there was no action to report. 14. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 10:28 p. n memos o$ Mr. Bill LaPerch. / :& I ATTEST: D- 51- 1 Deborah S. Traffensted City Clerk trick frutter, Mayor