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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2000 0216 CC REGMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL Moorpark, California February 16, 2000 A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark was held on February 16, 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 6:46 p.m. 2. INVOCATION: Pastor Errol Hale, Shiloh Community Church, gave the invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Pro Tem John Wozniak 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; Ken Gilbert, Director of Public Works; Wayne Loftus, Director of Community Development; Dirk Lovett, Assistant City Engineer; Captain Mike Lewis, Sheriff's Department; Nancy Burns, Senior Management Analyst; Gwen Indermill, Recreation Superintendent; Deborah Traffenstedt, City Clerk; and La -Dell VanDeren, Deputy City Clerk. 5. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS: A. City Manager's Monthly Report The City Manager deferred the report to March 15. 6. PUBLIC COMMENT: Larry Excell, 15750 E. Los Angeles Avenue, 426, discussed the pending sale of the Villa del Arroyo Mobilehome Park. In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Nowak stated an item would be on the March 1, 2000 agenda for approval of the bond Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 2 February 16, 2000 documents. He stated it would be dependent upon the settlement of litigation. In response to Councilmember Evans, Mr. Nowak stated there was a deadline date of February 25, dealing with the third lawsuit but there was a settlement agreement, which would remove that issue. Cindy Hollister, 6086 Gabbert Road, discussed a mobilehome on her property she had installed as a replacement trailer. She discussed her difficulties with obtaining a permit. She stated she was being asked to move the trailer behind her barn. She requested the Council assist her in resolving the matter. In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Hollister explained that the trailer was for the man who helped her with her horses. She stated the trailer was replacing an older trailer, which had been permitted. She stated she had no problem bringing the trailer up to Code and offered to put landscaping in to screen the trailer. In response to Councilmember Rodgers, Ms. Hollister stated the replacement trailer was put in the same location as the prior trailer. In response to Councilmember Harper, Mr. Loftus explained that if the previous structure was legally established with permits, an appropriate replacement structure might be acceptable. He stated the information he had was that the structure did not qualify as a second unit. He stated the structure was in the category of a trailer, which was not allowed under any circumstances. He stated they had been working with Ms. Hollister for some time and granted extensions, but the situation was not remedied. He stated staff could revisit the issue and review the information. Dr. Roseann Mikos, 14371 E. Cambridge Street, representative on the Citizens Transportation Advisory Committee, discussed the recent public hearing regarding transit needs. She discussed the public contact she had made to present information to the Advisory Commission. She discussed transit needs in Moorpark. Councilmember Evans stated he was the City's representative on the Transportation Policy Planning Committee and agreed that expansion of dial -a -ride service should be addressed. He also discussed the East Vista route and the limited use of that service. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 3 February 16, 2000 Bob Sheldon, Bob's Tree Service (no address provided), discussed Item 11.I on the Consent Calendar, stated that there had been no request for proposals circulated for the tree service contract on the agenda, and requested the Council continue Item 11.I. to allow him to submit a proposal. AT THIS POINT in the meeting, Councilmember Wozniak left the dais. The time was 7:14 p.m. Gerry Goldstein, 11932 Los Angeles Avenue, discussed the need for more reports on public transportation. AT THIS POINT in the meeting, Councilmember Wozniak returned to the dais. The time was 7:17 p.m. Joe Ahearn, 484 E. Los Angeles Avenue, #214, stated he would postpone comments if Item 11.I. would be pulled from the Consent Calendar. AT THIS POINT in the meeting, a recess was declared to convene the Redevelopment Agency meeting. The time was 7:18 p.m. The Council meeting reconvened at 7:19 p.m. with all Councilmembers present. 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 continuing Item 10.B. until the meeting of March 1, 2000. Councilmember Evans indicated he would like to pull Items 11.A., 11.I., and 11.M. from the Consent Calendar. Mayor Hunter indicated it was his intent to pull Items 11.J., 11.L., and 11.N. from the Consent Calendar. 8. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: None. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. Consider Proposals for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds ($195,292) for FY 2000/2001. Staff Recommendation: 1) Open Public Hearing and receive public testimony for consideration in the appropriation of FY 2000/2001 CDBG funds estimated to total $195,292, and close the public hearing; 2) Refer this matter to the Budget and Finance Committee for review, directing the Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 4 February 16, 2000 Committee to prepare a recommendation for final appropriations for Council's consideration at the regular meeting scheduled for March 15, 2000; and 3) Continue this item to the meeting of March 15, 2000. Ms. Burns gave the staff report. Mayor Hunter opened the public hearing. Scott Mosher, 200 Casey Road, Executive Director of the Moorpark Boys and Girls Club, thanked the Council for supporting the Boys and Girls Club. He explained their proposal for a capital improvement project of replacing the windows on the gymnasium. Helen Hudson, 140 Brazil Street, Thousand Oaks, Ombudsman for Long Term Care Facilities for Seniors in Moorpark, explained their proposal for the grant. She requested the Council support their request for funds. Kathy Eastlack, 2220 Ventura Boulevard, Senior Nutrition Program Administrator, Ventura County Human Services Agency, explained their request for the CDBG grant. She stated the funds requested would help pay the wages of staff. Teresa Romney, 249 Novina Place, Camarillo, Board President for the Ventura County Habitat for Humanity Affiliates, explained their request for CDBG funds to provide a lot on which to build an affordable home. Diana May Vogelbaum, 1697 Tewa Court, Ojai, Project Manager for County of Ventura RAIN Program, explained that RAIN provides transitional housing for homeless people. She explained their request for CDBG funds and stated that of the homeless population they have served, approximately 30 percent were from Moorpark. Kathy Ervin, 1250 N. "H" Street, #102, Oxnard, Khepera House, stated they were seeking funds to staff a home for alcoholics and addicts going through detoxification. She stated there was no other transitional housing for alcoholics and addicts. She requested the Council consider their proposal. Lisa Peterson, (no address provided), representing Interface, explained the services provided by Interface Children /Family Services. She stated they were looking for funding for an information referral specialist at the Moorpark Senior Center. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 5 February 16, 2000 Elaine Martinez - Curry, (no address provided), representing Interface, explained the functions of the information and referral line. She stated they were proposing to come to the Moorpark Senior Center once a month to provide their service. Pat Cruikshank, (no address provided), representing Interface, spoke about senior referral needs. Wendy Fish, 505 Poli Street, Ventura, Human Services Agency - Senior Survival Mobile Program, explained that they provide no -cost, medical transportation service for low - income senior citizens. She requested the Council allocate $1,200, the same as last year. Ed Troupe, 80 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks, Executive Director for the Hospice of Conejo, explained that this was a volunteer hospice and grieving program. He stated they provide families with assistance in coping with bereavement and compassionate care for patients. He stated they were requesting funding to expand their services in Moorpark. Jim Mangas, 4156 N. Southbank Road, Oxnard, Food Share Director, stated approximately 1,000 persons in Moorpark were provided food by Food Share per month. He stated they were requesting funding for a capital improvement for an emergency generator. In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Mangas stated they were serving approximately 30,000- 34,000 people per month through the agencies and 150,000- 200,000 individuals throughout the County. In response to Councilmember Evans, Mr. Mangas stated each refrigerator was about 33 feet by 80 feet. He stated the value of food lost without power for 24 hours would be approximately $200,000. He stated they were requesting $2,000 in grant funding from the City of Moorpark. Mary Ann Decaen, 4459 Whittier Street, Ventura, Community Services Coordinator for Catholic Charities, stated they have had an office in Moorpark for 20 years. She stated they just moved into their new office on Flory Avenue. She stated they provided services to 4,200 persons last year. Councilmember Rodgers stated all organizations represented were worthy, but only $29,000 was available Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 6 February 16, 2000 for allocation. She requested the Council continue supporting the agencies it supported in the past but also consider funding for the RAIN program. Councilmember Evans praised Catholic Charities' services provided in Moorpark. He concurred that the needs of RAIN should be considered, as well as the Food Share request. Councilmember Harper stated all the proposals were for worthy causes. He stated some of the needs could be met by other resources of the City. In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Kueny recommended closing the public hearing. Mayor Hunter closed the public hearing. MOTION: Councilmember Evans moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to continue the item to March 15, 2000. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. AT THIS POINT in the meeting, a recess was declared. The time was 8:12 p.m. The Council meeting reconvened at 8:36 p.m. with all Councilmembers present. Mayor Hunter requested the Council reorder the agenda to take Item 11.I. after Item 10.A. CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to reorder the agenda to take Item 11.I. following Item 10.A. 10. PRESENTATION /ACTION /DISCUSSION: A. Consider Resolution in Support of Proposition 26, "The Let's Fix Our Schools Initiative." (Continued from February 2, 2000 meeting) Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate. Ms. Traffenstedt gave the staff report. Dr. Roseann Mikos, 14371 E. Cambridge Street, addressed the Council in support of Proposition 26 and urged the Council to support the proposition. Greg Barker, 12453 Hillside Drive, stated the State would not fully finance schools. He stated Moorpark currently had 108 portable classrooms and several schools had very little playground area. He discussed the growth needs in Moorpark. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 7 February 16, 2000 In response to Councilmember Wozniak, Mr. Barker stated the School Board had not yet taken action but would be supporting the proposition. In response to Councilmember Evans, Mr. Barker stated he had not yet explored the Charter Schools Amendment. He explained charter schools. Mayor Hunter stated the School District had constructed seven schools at a cost of approximately $80 million, without issue. He stated the proposition provided strict oversight to ensure the money raised was utilized for its intended purpose. He stated he was prepared to support the proposition. Councilmember Evans stated he was prepared to support the local School Board but was concerned that the money was not going to the local school board. He stated he did not feel the City needed to support the proposition due to State bureaucracy and high taxes. He questioned whether the City Council should take a stand on the issue. —' Councilmember Harper indicated support for the proposition. He stated any local bond money would be retained locally. He stated the current requirement for a super majority was unfair. He stated the Council's land use decisions directly impacted the School District, therefore, it was within the Council's domain to indicate support for the measure. Councilmember Rodgers stated she would prefer to abstain on the matter. She indicated she did not currently have enough knowledge on all the issues to take a stand. Councilmember Wozniak stated supporting the proposition might be precedent setting. He discussed potential health issues related to portable classrooms. He stated he could support the proposition. Mayor Hunter stated precedent setting might be a good thing. He discussed the School District rehabilitation needs. Councilmember Evans stated he was concerned that the State would reduce funding if local bonds were approved. Councilmember Harper explained that the current program was 50 percent State and 50 percent local funding. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 8 February 16, 2000 MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Wozniak seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2000 -1698 in support of Proposition 26. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 11. CONSENT CALENDAR: The following item was pulled from the Consent Calendar for individual consideration and reordered to come before Item 10.B.. I. Consider Award of Contract to West Coast Arborists for Tree Trimming and Maintenance. Staff Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute an Agreement with West Coast Arborists on behalf of the City, consistent with the staff report. Ms. Lindley stated that she could prepare a bid package and put the tree trimming and maintenance contract out to bid. Mayor Hunter stated he would support a public bid, but expressed concern that the West Coast Arborists' costs were known, having been included in the staff report. Councilmember Evans supported the recommendation to put the matter out to bid. He requested information be required on principals in the firm and liability insurance to be provided. Joe Ahearn, representing Bob's Tree Service, stated they would be happy to prepare a bid. He discussed the suggestion that City bids be combined with School District services. Councilmember Harper stated two members of the School District would be members of a joint committee with the City to review the possibility of cost sharing. Mayor Hunter stated that Bob's Tree Service should bid on the request for proposal they would receive from the City. Steve Sill, 12329 Arbor Hill Street, Chamber of Commerce, stated the Chamber was concerned with the bidding process. He suggested a point system to include factors other than price, such as employing local residents. He stated the bid process needed to be fair and equitable and offered the Chamber's assistance in working on the bid process. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 9 February 16, 2000 In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Kueny stated staff had sufficient direction. 10. PRESENTATION /ACTION /DISCUSSION: B. Consider Appointment to the Senior Center Advisory Committee. Staff Recommendation: Select one (1) Senior Center Advisory Committee member to serve a term to end December 31, 2000. CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council continued the item to March 1, 2000. C. Consider Traffic Controls Related to a Project by the Calleguas Municipal Water District to Construct the Las Posas Feeder No. 3 Water Main along Los Angeles Avenue. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff to advise Calleguas and Caltrans that the City recommends that work on the subject project be restricted to the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and authorize staff to sign plans and /or related documents required by Caltrans to facilitate the project. Mr. Gilbert gave the staff report. Susan Mulligan, Manager of Engineering, Calleguas Municipal Water District, discussed the Calleguas project to construct the Las Posas Feeder No. 3 Water Main along Los Angeles Avenue. She discussed proposed mitigation measures to lessen the traffic impacts. She introduced Randy Breault, Capital Projects Manager with Calleguas. Councilmember Wozniak questioned the alignment. Ms. Mulligan stated the line would go up Spring Road. Mr. Breault explained the alignment along Spring Road and stated the road would remain open. In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Breault estimated the Spring Road portion of the project would take approximately 4 weeks. In response to Councilmember Harper, Mr. Breault explained how the Arroyo Simi would be crossed. Gerald Goldstein, 11932 Los Angeles Avenue, questioned the quality of local water and what material would be used for the new water pipe. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 10 February 16, 2000 In response to Councilmember Evans, Ms. Mulligan indicated they would work with the City on a public information campaign for the project. In response to Councilmember Harper, Ms. Mulligan stated the new pipe would be made out of steel with cement mortar, and no asbestos would be used. In response to Councilmember Harper, Mr. Gilbert stated Calleguas was interested in facilitating coordination with Edison regarding timing of construction, but that Edison indicated the Calleguas time frame did not meet their needs. In response to Councilmember Harper, Ms. Mulligan stated Calleguas tanks were built underground and the County Waterworks District owned the visible tanks in Moorpark. In response to Councilmember Rodgers, Ms. Mulligan stated proposed construction hours were acceptable. MOTION: Councilmember Rodgers moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to direct staff to advise Calleguas and —' Caltrans that the City recommends that work on the subject project be restricted to the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and authorize staff to sign plans and /or related documents required by Caltrans to facilitate the project. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. D. Consider Letter of Promulgation Adopting Standardized Emergencv Management Svstem for the Citv of Moorpark. Staff Recommendation: Approve the Letter of Promulgation adopting the City of Moorpark's Standardized Emergency Management System Multihazard Functional Response Plan. Mr. Nowak gave the staff report. MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Rodgers seconded a motion to approve the Letter of Promulgation adopting the City of Moorpark's Standardized Emergency Management System Multihazard Functional Response Plan. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. E. Consider Report from SunCal Ad Hoc Committee ( Councilmember Evans and Rodgers) Concerning the Proposed Development Concept for Property Located on the East Side of Walnut Canyon Road North of Wicks Road and South of Ventura County Waterworks - Specific Plan No. 10. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff to allow the applicant to initiate the concurrent processing of the applications Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 11 February 16, 2000 required for development of this project including General plan Amendment, Zone Change, Residential Planned Development, Tract Map, and Development Agreement. Mr. Loftus gave the staff report. In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Loftus stated the project had some sensitivity concerning access and hillside development; therefore, the Ad Hoc Committee was deliberate in being aware of the issues and providing feedback to the entire Council. Councilmember Evans stated he had and continued to have major concerns with the project. He stated the applicant was cooperative. He stated he, as a Committee member, wanted the entire Council to provide input on some of the issues to move the project forward. He discussed concerns included in the staff report. Councilmember Rodgers concurred with the staff report. She explained that there were issues the Ad Hoc Committee was struggling with, especially hillside development. —' Mayor Hunter stated the project was another example of an applicant requesting relief from the Hillside Management Ordinance. He expressed discomfort with the Hillside Management Ordinance not being enforced. Councilmember Wozniak expressed concern that there was a reduction in project size but no reduction in grading and earth movement. He stated he did not see adequate public benefit to justify relief from the Hillside Management Ordinance. Councilmember Evans stated the Ad Hoc Committee had determined that it was necessary for the entire Council to discuss the matter. Bill Rattazzi, 21601 Devonshire Blvd., #116, Chatsworth, representing the project applicant, stated they were looking to move the process ahead. He provided a history of the project. He explained the reduction in lots and that the soil movement was the same due to the overall development footprint remaining the same. He discussed proposed lot size, side yard setbacks, and single -story home design. He explained the berm and ridge height. He stated the project would provide for future extension of the State Route 118 bypass. He stated they looked forward to moving the project ahead. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 12 February 16, 2000 J In response to Councilmember Wozniak, Mr. Rattazzi explained that they analyzed significant viewsheds, which would all be maintained. He stated they would provide a berm to provide a screen. He stated they reduced density below what could be achieved per the General Plan. Councilmember Rodgers stated the Ad Hoc Committee was looking for direction on the process. In response to Councilmember Rodgers, Mr. Loftus stated the intent of the item was to bring forward the issues for Council consideration in order to move forward with project processing. In response to Councilmember Harper, Mr. Loftus stated the General Plan amendment was required to remove the Specific Plan designation. In response to Councilmember Harper, Mr. Loftus stated it was probably appropriate to move forward with concurrent processing at this time. In response to Councilmember Harper, Mr. Loftus stated the Ad Hoc Committee had recommended that the Hillside Management Ordinance be adhered to. Councilmember Harper stated he would have a difficult time waiving provisions of the Hillside Management Ordinance. In response to Councilmember Wozniak, Councilmember Evans explained that the Ad Hoc Committee had many concerns with the project but wanted the Council to provide input. In response to Councilmember Harper, Councilmember Evans stated the Ad Hoc Committee did not see an alternate project that complied with the Hillside Management Ordinance. Mr. Loftus stated staff spent a great deal of time analyzing the project and determined that the Hillside Management Ordinance applied to the project. In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Loftus confirmed that the applications necessary to move the project forward were received. In response to Councilmember Harper, Mr. Loftus stated the necessary environmental clearance had not been determined. Councilmember Harper questioned moving forward with a project that appeared to violate the Hillside Management Ordinance. Mr. Loftus stated the applicant had heard the Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 13 February 16, 2000 Council's concerns regarding the Hillside Management Ordinance. MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Evans seconded a motion to direct staff to allow the applicant to initiate the concurrent processing of the applications required for development of this project including General Plan Amendment, Zone Change, Residential Planned Development, Tract Map, and Development Agreement. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. F. Consider the Establishment of Parking Restrictions on Bonnie View Drive. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate. Mr. Gilbert gave the staff report. Mayor Hunter stated he concurred with Item No. 6 in the staff report. MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to direct staff to advise residents of proposed parking restrictions and bring back a resolution. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. G. Consider Support for Proposition 12, the Safe Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water, Clean Air, and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2000. Staff Recommendation: Express support for Proposition 12, the Safe Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water, Clean Air, and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2000. Gwen Indermill gave the staff report. In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Lindley explained that the match would be determined if the bond measure passed. She explained the Roberti Grant. In response to Councilmember Evans, Ms. Lindley stated the League of California Cities stated the measure would not require a tax increase. Mr. Nowak stated Moorpark taxpayers would pay $2.9 million over 25 years to get a $368,000 grant. Mr. Kueny stated there would be statewide benefits that would be realized. Roseann Mikos, 14371 E. Cambridge Street, requested the Council support the proposition. She stated it would be Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 14 February 16, 2000 the first time cities would have the opportunity to receive money for the City without having to have a match. She discussed the importance of improving the infrastructure of parks. June Dubreuil, 4236 Laurel Glen, stated she is a member of the Parks and Recreation Commission and the California Association of Commissioners and Board Members. She read an endorsement by the California Taxpayers Association. She stated it was important to look at endorsements and urged the Council to support the proposition. In response to Councilmember Harper, Ms. Dubreuil stated the Parks and Recreation Commission did not support the proposition due to lack of information. She stated some of the City's Zones of Benefit have no funds. Mayor Hunter stated the bond issue could provide funds for preservation of open space and farmland threatened by development. Councilmember Rodgers questioned some of the provisions and restrictions due to vague language. Councilmember Harper indicated he could support the proposition. MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to express support for Proposition 12, the Safe Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water, Clean Air, and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2000. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. H. Consider Adontion of Resolution No. 2000 -1699 Sunnortin Retaining the 805 Area Code for Ventura County, Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2000 -1699 and direct staff to transmit the resolution to the Public Utilities Commission. Ms. Traffenstedt gave the staff report. MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Rodgers seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2000 -1699 and direct staff to transmit the resolution to the Public Utilities Commission. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. I. Consider Subordination Agreement for Assessment District No. 92 -1 Loan for Westgate Plaza (DeeWayne Jones). Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 15 February 16, 2000 Mr. Kueny gave the staff report and requested the Council continue the item to allow staff time to work out some issues. MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to continue the item to March 1, 2000. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. J. Consider Status Report on Spring Road Bridge. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate. Mr. Gilbert gave the staff report. Mayor Hunter stated the project had come along way and was almost complete. He discussed the need for the redesigned bridge. Councilmember Harper discussed problems with the old design of the bridge causing debris build -up during rains. CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to receive and file the report. 11. CONSENT CALENDAR: MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Items 11.A., 11.J., 11.L., 11.M., and 11.N. Item No. 11.I. was previously considered. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. B. Consider Approval of Warrant Register - February 16, 2000. Fiscal Year 1999/2000 Manual Warrants Voided Warrants Payroll Liability Warrants 101626 - 101629 101617 101655 & 101656 & 101657 & 101704 101630 - 101637 $ 19,507.17 $(11,984.45) $ 14,084.04 Regular Warrants 101638 - 101725 $578,894.21 Staff Recommendation: Approve the Warrant Register. C. Consider the Acceptance of Grading Work and Approval of Surety Exoneration for Single Family Residence on 188 Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 16 February 16, 2000 Wicks Road (Eugene Gallick) . Staff Recommendation: 1) Accept the improvements as complete; and 2) Authorize the City Clerk to exonerate the Grading Bond and return the monies to the Developer. D. Consider the FY 1998 -1999 Annual Financial Report. Staff Recommendation: Receive and file the City of Moorpark Annual Financial Report for the year ended June 30, 1999. E. Consider Award of Bid for Bi -Fuel Pickup Truck and Rejection of Bids for Bi -Fuel Sedan. Staff Recommendation: 1) Authorize award of bid for purchase of a 2000 bi -fuel (CNG [compressed natural gas] and gasoline) four -wheel drive Ford F150, as specified, from Team Ford for $24,981.37 (tax included); and 2) Reject all bids for a 2000 bi -fuel (CNG and gasoline) subcompact sedan. F. Consider Purchase of a One Ton Dump Truck for the Public Works Department. Staff Recommendation: 1) Approve Resolution No. 2000 -1700 amending the FY 1999 -2000 Budget by appropriating an additional $4,000 from the Gas Tax Fund reserve to fund the purchase of a dump truck; and 2) Authorize the purchase of a 15,000 Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) truck with a 4 cubic yard dump bed in compliance with the bid specifications at a cost of $28,807 from the Gas Tax Fund. (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) G. Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 2000 -1701 Initiating Proceedings Related to the Levy of Assessments for the Park Maintenance and Improvement Assessment District for FY 2000/2001 and Authorize an Agreement with Shilts Consultants to Provide Assessment Engineering Services. Staff Recommendation: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 2000 -1701, authorizing preparation of an Engineer's Report for the Moorpark Park Maintenance and Improvement Assessment District; and 2) Authorize staff to secure the services of Shilts Consultants to prepare the Engineer's Report and administer the District for a cost not to exceed $9,000. H. Consider Purchase of Library Materials. Staff Recommendation: The Library Advisory Committee and staff recommend that the City Council approve the proposed library material purchases including the expenditure of $1,724 from the City's Library Budget account. K. Consider Resolution No. 2000 -1702 Establishing a "No Stopping Anytime" Zone on the North Side of Amherst Street West of Princeton Avenue. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2000 -1702 establishing a "No Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 17 February 16, 2000 Stopping Anytime" zone on the north side of Amherst Street west of Princeton Avenue. The following items were pulled from the Consent Calendar for individual consideration: A. Consider Approval of Minutes of Special Meeting of January 5, 2000. Staff Recommendation: Approve minutes as processed. Councilmember Evans indicated he would abstain due to not being present at the meeting. MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Rodgers seconded a motion to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of January 5, 2000. The motion carried 4 -0, Councilmember Evans abstaining. J. Consider Resolution No. 2000 -1703 Amending the FY 1999/2000 Budget by Adding Project 8028 to Modify the Moorpark Road /Tierra Rejada Road Traffic Signal [Spring Road /Tierra Rejada Road AOC Fund (Fund 2502)] . Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2000 -1703 amending the FY 1999/2000 Budget by adding Project 8028 to modify the Moorpark Road /Tierra Rejada Road Traffic Signal [Spring Road /Tierra Rejada Road AOC Fund (Fund 2502)] (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) Mr. Gilbert gave the staff report and explained language modifications necessary for the resolution. MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved and Councilmember Wozniak seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2000 -1703, as corrected, amending the FY 1999/2000 Budget by adding Project 8028 to modify the Moorpark Road /Tierra Rejada Road Traffic Signal (Spring Road /Tierra Rejada Road AOC Fund (Fund 2502)). The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. L. Consider Resolution No. 2000 -1704 Rescinding Resolution Nos. 90 -645, 91 -747, 91 -752, 93 -983, 94 -1021, 97 -1341, and 99 -1653; Establishing "No Stopping Anytime" Zones on First Street just East of Moorpark Avenue, Gabbert Road South of Poindexter Avenue and Designated Segments of Poindexter Avenue; and Establishing Restricted Parking Zones on Designated Segments of Poindexter Avenue. Staff Recommendation: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 2000 -1704 rescinding Resolution Nos. 90 -645, 91 -747, 91 -752, 93- 983, 94 -1021, 97 -1341, and 99 -1653; 2) Establishing "No Stopping Anytime" zones on First Street just east of Moorpark Avenue, Gabbert Road south of Poindexter Avenue Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 18 February 16, 2000 and designated segments of Poindexter Avenue; and 3) Establishing restricted parking zones on designated segments of Poindexter Avenue. In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Gilbert stated the resolution would reflect the signs currently located in front of Chaparral School. MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved and Councilmember Wozniak seconded a motion to 1) Adopt Resolution No. 2000 -1704 rescinding Resolution Nos. 90 -645, 91 -747, 91 -752, 93 -983, 94 -1021, 97- 1341, and 99 -1653; 2) Establishing "No Stopping Anytime" zones on First Street just east of Moorpark Avenue, Gabbert Road south of Poindexter Avenue and designated segments of Poindexter Avenue; and 3) Establishing restricted parking zones on designated segments of Poindexter Avenue. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. M. Consider Amicus Support in Appeal of the Trial Court's Adverse Judgement in Amelco Electric v. City of Thousand Oaks (Division Six of the Second Appellate District Court, Civ. No. B129406) . Staff Recommendation: Direct the City Attorney to sign the representation form authorizing the City of Moorpark to be added to the amicus brief. Councilmember Evans stated he requested the item be pulled from the Consent Calendar to draw attention to the matter and concurred with joining the amicus brief. MOTION: Councilmember Evans moved and Councilmember Rodgers seconded a motion to direct the City Attorney to sign the representation form authorizing the City of Moorpark to be added to the amicus brief. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. N. Consider Support Of Assembly Bill 1744 ( Longville) to Extend the Time to Complete Revisions of General Plan Housing Elements from June 30, 2000 to December 31, 2000. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff to prepare a letter for the Mayor's signature expressing City support to extend the date for completion of Housing Element revisions to December 31, 2000, for transmittal to Assembly Member Longville and Southern California Association of Governments (SLAG). Mayor Hunter indicated he pulled the item from the Consent Calendar in error. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 19 February 16, 2000 MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved and Councilmember Evans seconded a motion to direct staff to prepare a letter for the Mayor's signature expressing City support to extend the date for completion of Housing Element revisions to December 31, 2000, for transmittal to Assembly Member Longville and Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG). The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 12. ORDINANCES: None. 13. CLOSED SESSION: None was held. 14. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION: Councilmember Evans moved and Councilmember Rodgers seconded a motion to adjourn. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. The time was 10:49 p.m. ATTEST: Deborah S. Traffe stedt City Clerk