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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2000 1004 CC REGMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL Moorpark, California October 4, 2000 A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark was held on October 4, 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 6:30 p.m. 2. INVOCATION: Randy Baker, Assistant Pastor, Shiloh Community Church, gave the invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Hugh Riley, Assistant City Manager, led the Pledge of Allegiance. 4. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Evans, Harper, Rodgers, Wozniak and Mayor Hunter Staff Present: Hugh Riley, Assistant City Manager; Ken Gilbert, Director of Public Works; Mary Lindley, Director of Community Services; John Libiez, Planning Manager; Walter Brown, City Engineer; Captain Frank O'Hanlon, Sheriff's Department; Deborah Traffenstedt, Assistant to City Manager /City Clerk; and La -Dell VanDeren, Deputy City Clerk 5. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS: None. 6. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. AT THIS POINT in the meeting, a recess was declared to convene the Redevelopment Agency. The time was 6:35 p.m. The Council reconvened at 6:37 p.m. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 2 October 4, 2000 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 REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA: (Pursuant to Council Rules of Procedure Section 2.9, Items to be withdrawn from the Consent Calendar shall be identified at this time.)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 indicated he would pull Item No. 11.A. from the Consent Calendar. 8. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Councilmember Wozniak requested that the City purchase a memorial to be placed in one of the City Parks in memory of John Sherwood. Councilmember Harper requested a report on the next agenda regarding establishing guidelines and procedures for use of the Internet during City Council meetings. He also requested a report on the next agenda regarding the City Council's position on Measure "O". Mayor Hunter announced the last day to register to vote for the November 7, 2000, election would be Tuesday, October 10, 2000. He stated the Grand Opening of Miller Park would be held on Saturday, October 14, 2000. He announced National Food Bank Week, October 15 - October 21, 2000. He stated flu shots would be provided for seniors on November 9, 2000, at the Senior Center. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. Public Hearing to Consider Use of Supplemental Law Enforcement Services (SLES) Grant Funds for the 2000/2001 Fiscal Year. (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED.) Staff Recommendation: 1) Conduct a public hearing, accepting testimony regarding the Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Grant as necessary, and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2000 -1781 amending the 2000/2001 budget to provide funding for SLES grant funds. Mr. Riley gave the staff report. Mayor Hunter opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, Mayor Hunter closed the public hearing. In response to Mayor Hunter, Captain O'Hanlon indicated he had been informed of the staff report and recommendation. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 3 October 4, 2000 Mayor Hunter indicated he supported the staff recommended action. In response to Councilmember Harper, Captain O'Hanlon stated it was not the position of the County Sheriff's Department to tell the City how to spend grant funds. He stated the proposed use of the funds would serve front- line police services. In response to Councilmember Evans, Captain O'Hanlon again stated it was not his position to tell the City how to spend its grant funds. In response to further questioning by Councilmember Evans, Captain O'Hanlon stated that he would probably be inclined to put some funds into an overtime account to allow for additional front -line police services. He clarified his recommendation was in addition to the current overtime account. In response to Councilmember Evans, Mr. Riley stated it was his understanding that the grant funds could be amended at a future time. Mayor Hunter discussed the proposed use of the funds, as outlined in the staff report, and indicated support for the staff recommendation. Councilmember Harper stated he concurred and that his only concern that the City was using the grant funds to reimburse the General Fund. MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember Rodgers seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2000 -1781. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. 10. PRESENTATION /ACTION /DISCUSSION: A. Consider Teen Council Appointments. Staff Recommendation: Make two appointments to the Teen Council for a term that will end on June 30, 2001. Ms. Traffenstedt gave the staff report. Mayor Hunter indicated he intended to nominate Shannon Pflaumer and Greg Priebe. Councilmember Rodgers stated all the applicants were very impressive. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 4 October 4, 2000 MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved and Councilmember Evans seconded a motion to nominate Shannon Pflaumer as a middle school representative to the Teen Council for the term to end on June 30, 2001. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved and Councilmember Wozniak seconded a motion to nominate Greg Priebe as a middle school representative to the Teen Council for the term to end on June 30, 2001. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. B. Consider Resolution No. 2000- Rescinding Resolution No. 96 -1229 and Adopting New and /or Revised Policies and Standards Pertaining to Engineering Matters. (Continued from Meeting of 9/20/2000). Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2000- Mr. Gilbert gave the staff report. Councilmember Harper suggested amending Section C. Grading, 7. Final Grading Plan, a. to read as follows: "changes in elevation of five (5) three (3)_ feet or less from the conceptual plan, with City Engineer to review and approve the plan with concurrence of the Director of Community Development." Councilmember Harper stated he would like to prevent another grading situation similar to the Carlsberg property. He suggested adding language as follows: "As part of the application process, staff may require a three - dimensional grading model or a computer virtual reality flyby of the project to fully visualize the finished topography." He explained that it should be left to the discretion of staff as to when the grading model would be required. Mr. Gilbert stated Councilmember Harper's suggestions may be better added to the entitlement application process. He explained that the proposed Engineering Policies and Standards were to provide guidance to the City Engineer in administering grading plans after entitlements were granted. He recommended the item be continued to allow staff to address the suggestions raised by Councilmember Harper. _ CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to continue the item to the City Council meeting of October 18, 2000. C. Consider Minor Modification No. 1 to Residential Planned Development Permit No. RPD -99 -3 for Modifications to the Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 5 October 4, 2000 Building Elevations and Floor Plans, Reduction in Lot Setbacks and Introduction of Single Story Residences with Lofts Located on 2.5 Acres of Land at the Northeast Corner of Rolling Knoll Road and Peach Hill Road, (Applicant: Wilshire Builders, Inc., APN 507 -0- 302 -180). Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2000 - approving Minor Modification No. 1 to Residential Planned Development No. RPD -99 -3. Councilmember Rodgers announced that when the matter was originally brought forward, she had recused herself due to a potential conflict of interest. She stated she no longer had that potential conflict, due to the amount of time that had passed, and would now remain for discussion of the item. Ms. Traffenstedt gave the staff report. Howard Press, 2716 Ocean Park Boulevard, Santa Monica, Wilshire Builders, discussed modifications to the floor plans and architecture of the project. He explained window placement to ensure privacy. He requested the Council approve the project. In response to Councilmember Wozniak, Mr. Press explained that all single - family residences would have a loft. He stated the two -story structures, facing the single -story homes, would have a sill height of 5 feet for the side elevation windows. He described the site plan and window locations, ensuring that privacy would be maintained. In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Press explained that adjacent existing residents would not be impacted by the revised project, because there would now be either single -story homes built or on two lots there would be two -story homes with the same impact as the previously approved project. In response to Councilmember Evans, Mr. Press stated the rear yard setback is approximately 30 feet for the new homes with the prior project having approximately 55 -foot rear yards. He explained that single -story homes require a larger footprint. He stated that installing landscaping could possibly mitigate the decreased rear yard setback for the two lots with two -story homes. He stated the northerly wall height was increased by approximately 27 inches in comparison to the originally approved project. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 6 October 4, 2000 In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Press explained the reason for the decrease in rear yard setback for the two lots with two -story homes was that the downstairs floor plan was increased, with the upstairs floor plan decreased. Councilmember Wozniak stated he did not like comparing color renderings for the project to black and white renderings for the approved project. Eloise Brown, 13193 Annette Street, commented on the perimeter wall height and stated it was too tall. She stated she would like the charm of Peach Hill Road retained. Councilmember Rodgers expressed concern regarding colors and architectural styles not being compatible with the existing Design Edition neighborhood. She discussed resale problems with one -story homes. Councilmember Harper discussed the trend to put huge _ homes on small lots. He questioned whether it was the type of housing product the City wanted to emphasize. Councilmember Wozniak stated his biggest concern was with setbacks. He suggested including language requiring extensive landscaping along the back wall. Councilmember Evans stated the proposal was an improved project. He stated the problem was the proposed back yard depths. He stated he did not know if it was the Council's job to dictate product except for setbacks. In response to Councilmember Evans, Mr. Press discussed the inclusion of courtyards in the front yard. He stated more landscaping could be included. He explained that the square footage for the revised design was very similar to what was originally approved. He stated the houses were pulled as far forward as possible and explained that the front yard depth was approximately the same as approved. Councilmember Evans stated the design of the houses was much nicer but he had concern about the backyards. Councilmember Harper suggested parking limitations be considered with cul -de -sac homes. He stated landscape screening could take a decade to mature and provide adequate screening from the neighbors. He suggested a Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 7 October 4, 2000 workshop with the Planning Commission to discuss the size of lots in relation to footprint of homes. CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to take no action on the item. 11. CONSENT CALENDAR: MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember Rodgers seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Item 11.A. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. B. Consider Approval of Warrant Register- October 4, 2000. Fiscal Year 2000/2001 Manual Warrants 103697 & $ 41,174.15 103700 - 103712 Voided Warrants 103576 & 103592 $ (101.33) (Pentamation additional 103698 - 103699 & remittance copies) 103724 Payroll Liability 103689 - 103696 & $ 25,714.67 Warrants 103822 - 103827 Regular Warrants 103716 - 103821 $583,330.06 Staff Recommendation: Approve the Warrant Register. C. Consider Authorizinq Citv Manager to Approve an Agreement between the City of Moorpark and West Pointe Homes and a Professional Services Agreement between the City and the Planning Corporation for the Completion of a Final Environmental Impact Report and Provision of Related Services for the West Pointe Homes Project in Walnut Canyon. Staff Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to approve the Agreement between the City and West Pointe Homes and the Professional Services Agreement between the City and the Planning Corporation. The following item was pulled from the Consent Calendar for individual consideration: A. Consider Approval of Minutes of a Regular Meeting of April 5, 2000. Staff Recommendation: Approve minutes as processed. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 8 October 4, 2000 Mayor Hunter indicated he pulled the minutes for corrections and stated the minutes should be brought back at the next meeting. 12. ORDINANCES: None. 13. CLOSED SESSION: None was held. 14. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Hunter requested the meeting be adjourned in honor of John Sherwood. MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Rodgers seconded a motion to adjourn in honor of John Sherwood. The time was 7:26 p.m. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. ATTEST: _J S, �aYY Deborah S. Traffens edt City Clerk