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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2000 0719 CC REGMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL Moorpark, California July 19, 2000 A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark was held on July 19, 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 6:48 p.m. 2. INVOCATION: Pastor Dave Wilkinson, Moorpark Presbyterian Church, gave the invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: La -Dell VanDeren, Deputy City Clerk, led the Pledge of Allegiance. 4. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Evans, Harper, Rodgers, and Mayor Hunter Absent: Councilmember Wozniak Staff Present: Steven Kueny, City Manager; Hugh Riley, Assistant City Manager; Ken Gilbert, Director of Public Works; Mary Lindley, Director of Community Services; Wayne Loftus, Community Development Director; John Libiez, Planning Manager; Walter Brown, City Engineer; Dana Shigley, Administrative Services Director; Captain Frank O'Hanlon; Nancy Burns, Senior Management Analyst; Deborah Traffenstedt, Assistant to City Manager /City Clerk; and La- Dell VanDeren, Deputy City Clerk 5. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS: A. Presentation of Ventura County Fair Poster by Charles Schwabauer. Charles Schwabauer presented the Year 2000 Ventura County Fair poster to Mayor Hunter. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 2 July 19, 2000 B. Presentation by Harry Lee, Executive Director, Ventura County Leadership Academy. Debby Young, member of Ventura County Leadership Academy, gave a presentation on the Academy and recruitment and asked for Council sponsorship. C. Introduction of New Employee, Linda Higgins, Administrative Intern, Community Services Department Mayor Hunter introduced Linda Higgins, Administrative Intern, Community Services Department. D. City Manager's Monthly Report. Mr. Kueny deferred the report to September 6, 2000. 6. PUBLIC COMMENT: Gerald Goldstein, 11932 Los Angeles Avenue, discussed cleanup of his property. 7. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA: Councilmember Harper announced that he intended to pull Item 11.A. 8. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Mayor Hunter announced Sunday concerts in the Park planned for July 30 and August 27 beginning at 5:00 p.m. at Arroyo Vista Community Park. He also announced Neighborhood Night Out Against Crime planned for Saturday, August 5, in 15 neighborhoods throughout the City. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. Consider ADDroval of Tentative Tract No. 5045 to Divide 445 Acres into 460 Single Family Residential Lots and One 8.5 Acre Lot for Future Development of 102 Attached Residential Units, and Other Miscellaneous Lots Required by Specific Plan No. 2. Applicant: Morrison - Fountainwood - Agoura. Staff Recommendation: (1) Open the public hearing, accept public testimony and close the public hearing; (2) Concur in the use of EIR SCH- 96041030 as providing environmental assessment for this project; and (3) Adopt Resolution No. 2000- approving Tentative Tract No. 5045, subject to conditions. Mr. Loftus gave the staff report. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 3 July 19, 2000 Mayor Hunter opened the public hearing. Michael Greynald, 711 Daily Drive, No. 110, Camarillo, representing Morrison - Fountainwood- Agoura, discussed the proposed tentative tract map, including compatibility of the tentative map to the approved Specific Plan No. 2. He stated that Areas No. 1 and 5, as shown on the land use plan, would have private recreation areas due to smaller lot areas. He also stated that they accepted the conditions of approval as written. Gerald Goldstein, 11932 Los Angeles Avenue, stated that concrete block walls within the proposed project should be built to withstand earthquakes. In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Loftus stated that the issues were addressed in the staff reports and conditions of approval. He discussed the private recreation area requirements for the smaller lot areas. He suggested that an additional condition be added to require an image conversion file for the final map prior to recordation. He discussed the wall requirements in the conditions of approval for south and north of High Street. Councilmember Harper stated he was not comfortable that only Areas 1 and 5 on the land use plan would have private recreation areas. Mr. Kueny suggested that the Council make the decision now, at the tentative map stage, regarding the private recreation area requirements. Councilmember Rodgers stated she concurred with Councilmember Harper regarding the need for more private recreation areas. In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Greynald stated that private recreation areas could be an amenity from a marketing standpoint, but that he had not looked at the overall economic feasibility. In response to Councilmember Rodgers, Mr. Greynald agreed that there was a need for senior housing, but stated that the planned two -story homes in Area 1 would not be appropriate for senior housing. He suggested that in Area 5 they could do upstairs /downstairs type units that could facilitate senior housing in the downstairs units. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 4 July 19, 2000 In response to Councilmember Harper, Mr. Greynald agreed he would consider providing a private recreation area in all Planning Areas except 8 and 9, which had lot sizes of 10,000 square feet and larger. He also stated that Area 5 would be the best for senior housing. In response to Councilmember Evans, Mr. Greynald stated that combining part of Area 1 with Area 5 for senior housing would not work with the lot sizes as proposed. In response to Councilmember Rodgers, Mr. Greynald stated that they could restrict sales of a certain number of units overall for senior housing, but that the type of housing unit may not be appropriate for seniors. In response to Councilmember Rodgers, Mr. Loftus stated that the Residential Planned Development (RPD) Permit could include design criteria for senior housing. Mr. Kueny stated that based on the approved Development Agreement, any senior units not in Area 5 would have to be market rate. -` In response to Councilmember Rodgers, Mr. Loftus stated some changes in Planning Areas and lot sizes may be required to achieve the goal of senior housing and the Specific Plan may also require amendment. He also stated that public hearings would be held at the RPD Permit stage. Mayor Hunter stated that Mr. Greynald has demonstrated his willingness to work with the City and asked what was required to move forward with approval of the tentative map. In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Loftus stated the Council could continue the public hearing to allow the applicant to consider the Council's goals. He also stated that revisions to the tentative map could be conditioned. In response to Councilmember Harper, Mr. Loftus stated that the plan for the entrance statement would be submitted as a RPD Permit requirement. In response to Councilmember Harper, Mr. Greynald stated the proposed grading would be modified to achieve contours that are natural appearing. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 5 July 19, 2000 Councilmember Harper discussed the need for the City to require three - dimensional computer modeling. Mr. Kueny asked if the Council would accept a late speaker card. Ron Miller, 229 Charles Street, expressed concern regarding traffic impacts on Charles Street. He also stated the public hearing sign was vandalized and requested the hearing be kept open until the following Council meeting. In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Loftus stated the conditions require a no right -turn sign for southbound traffic on Spring Road to preclude right turns. He stated a sign should be the first approach with a barrier later required if needed. He also stated that construction traffic would have access controls imposed. In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Loftus stated that the developer would be required to install intersection equipment on Walnut Canyon Road and that the truck traffic would remain on Walnut Canyon Road. In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Kueny discussed the language of Section 6 of the Development Agreement pertaining to incorporation into the conditions of approval. He stated that if the Development Agreement were no longer in effect, the tentative map would expire before the seven years allowed with the Development Agreement. He also stated that the construction requirement for arterial streets, such as Spring Road, was for a 30 -year life to reduce future maintenance costs. In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Greynald stated they agreed to the requested changes to conditions. In response to Councilmember Harper, Mr. Greynald stated that they had negotiated with adjacent property owners regarding access that that one agreement was not yet signed. In response to Councilmember Harper, Mr. Kueny suggested continuing the public hearing to August 2 and directing staff to bring back a revised resolution. MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Rodgers seconded a motion to continue the public hearing open to August 2, 2000, and directed staff to bring back a revised Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 6 July 19, 2000 resolution. The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0, Councilmember Wozniak absent. B. Consider Industrial Planned Development No. 99 -4 for Development of an Industrial /Warehouse Building of Approximately 72,500 Square Feet on Property Located on the East Side of Condor Drive, Approximately Mid -point between each Intersection of Condor Drive and Los Angeles Avenue East, on the Application of F&A Investments, (Assessors Parcel No. 513 -0- 060 -095). Staff Recommendation: Open the public hearing, take testimony from the public who received a notice of hearing and is present to speak on July 19, 2000; and continue the open public hearing to August 2, 2000, to allow staff to prepare its written and oral presentation. Mr. Loftus gave a brief staff report and recommended continuance. Mayor Hunter opened the public hearing. MOTION: Councilmember Evans moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to continue the public hearing open to August 2, 2000. The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0, Councilmember Wozniak absent. 10. PRESENTATION /ACTION /DISCUSSION: Mayor Hunter announced that Items 10.A. and 10.B. would be considered together. A. Consider Resolution No. 2000 -1762 Amending the Fiscal Year 2000/2001 City of Moorpark Operating Budget. Staff Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2000 -1762 amending the 2000/2001 Operating and Capital Improvements Budget for the City of Moorpark for eight items totaling $115,000. (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) B. Consider Resolution No. 2000 -1763 Amending the Fiscal Year 2000/2001 City of Moorpark Operating Budget. Staff Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2000 -1763 amending the 2000/2001 Operating and Capital Improvements Budget for the City of Moorpark for one item in the amount of $6,000. The motion carried by roll call vote 4 -0, Councilmember Wozniak absent. Ms. Shigley gave the staff report. MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Rodgers seconded a motion to approve Resolution No. 2000 -1762 amending Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 7 July 19, 2000 the 2000/2001 Operating and Capital Improvements Budget for the City of Moorpark for eight items totaling $115,000. The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0, Councilmember Wozniak absent. MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Rodgers seconded a motion to approve Resolution No. 2000 -1763 amending the 2000/2001 Operating and Capital Improvements Budget for the City of Moorpark for one item in the amount of $6,000. The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0, Councilmember Wozniak absent. C. Consider Approval of Plans and Specification and Authorization to Advertise for Receipt of Bids for the Slurry Seal 2000 Project. Staff Recommendation: (1) Approve the plans and specifications for the subject project; and (2) Authorize staff to advertise for receipt of bids for the construction of the subject project. Mr. Gilbert gave the staff report. In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Gilbert stated that construction would begin in approximately October or November 2000 and would take approximately one month to complete. MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Evans seconded a motion to: 1) Approve the plans and specifications for the subject project; and 2) Authorize staff to advertise for receipt of bids for the construction of the subject project. The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0, Councilmember Wozniak absent. D. Consider Introduction of Ordinance No. 268 Amendin Chapter 52 of the Moorpark Municipal Code, Mobilehome Park Rent Stabilization. Staff Recommendation: Introduce for first reading Ordinance No. 268, amending Chapter 52 of the Moorpark Municipal Code, Mobilehome Park Rent Stabilization. Ms. Burns gave the staff report. Councilmember Rodgers stated that the proposed amendment would not change what was already in effect for rent control. Ms. Traffenstedt read the title for Ordinance No. 268. MOTION: Councilmember Evans moved and Councilmember Rodgers seconded a motion to waive full reading of Ordinance No. 268. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 8 July 19, 2000 MOTION: Councilmember Evans moved and Councilmember Rodgers seconded a motion to consider Ordinance No. 268 introduced for first reading. E. Consider Response Related to County of Ventura General Services Agency (Parks Department) Conditional Use Permit No. CUP -5107 and Draft Negative Declaration (Happy Camp Canyon Golf Course). Staff Recommendation: Direct staff to respond with comments related to the environmental issues and the project as summarized in the agenda report. Mr. Loftus gave the staff report. In response to Councilmember Harper, Mr. Loftus stated that he doesn't believe the City can preclude access to Campus Park Drive, but that the County should evaluate alternatives. He also stated that the City Attorney could be consulted regarding options. In response to Councilmember Harper, Mr. Loftus stated staff could incorporate a comment that the County should consider with their golf course project both a short -term and a long -term access plan. He also concurred that a trail connection should be incorporated. In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Loftus stated that he did not know how the County had selected this developer. Dr. Roseann Mikos, 14371 East Cambridge Street, stated she was cautiously optimistic about the project. She stated that the developer has been sensitive in the layout of the golf course for protecting the natural habitat. She agreed that a multi -use trail should be addressed and that the City should request specific lighting conditions. She also requested that the Council request a postponement of the August 8 meeting. Craig Price, 2951 28th Street, Santa Monica, stated he was the applicant for the County's Happy Camp Canyon Golf Course. He described his project as an 18 -hole links course with moderate green fees and no night lighting. In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Price stated there will _ be a market demand, since all other courses planned in the vicinity will be higher priced. He also stated he would not oppose a condition of approval precluding night operations. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 9 July 19, 2000 In response to Councilmember Harper, would be interested in coordinating a the golf course. He also stated h condition for a sunset condition for Drive for access. He estimated greer a round of golf. Mr. Price stated he trail plan through would consider a use of Campus Park fees at $25 -50 for Councilmember Harper suggested a letter to the County stating the City concerns and requesting certain conditions of approval and an extension. CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council directed staff to prepare a letter to the County identifying City concerns, requesting certain conditions of approval, and requesting an extension of time for the August 8, 2000 hearing. F. Consider Designation of Voting Delegate for League of California Cities Annual Conference. Staff Recommendation: Designate the Voting Delegate and /or Voting Alternate for the League annual conference. Ms. Traffenstedt gave the staff report. CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council designated Hugh Riley, Assistant City Manager, as the Voting Alternate. G. Consider Response to the County of Ventura Public Works Agency Regarding the Revised Draft Environmental Impact Report [SCH- 99031069] Related to the Santa Clara Avenue and Central Avenue Wideninq Protect. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate. Mr. Loftus gave the staff report. In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Loftus confirmed that the County of Ventura maintained both Santa Clara Avenue and Central Avenue. Councilmember Harper stated he believed the proposed project would facilitate a primary truck route from Port Hueneme to State Route 118. He requested that staff ask that information be provided on truck traffic impacts on the City. In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Loftus stated that linkage to the Port was not currently addressed. CONSENSUS: By consensus, the City Council directed staff to prepare written comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Report expressing the Council's concerns regarding additional Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 10 July 19, 2000 truck traffic impacts to the City of Moorpark via State Route 118. 11. CONSENT CALENDAR: MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Rodgers seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item 11.A. The motion carried by roll call vote 4 -0, Councilmember Wozniak absent. B. Consider Approval of Warrant Register - July 19, 2000. Fiscal Year 1999/2000 Manual Warrants 102951 - 102952 $ 882.80 Voided Warrants $ - 0 - (Pentamation 102831 - 102832 additional remittance copies) Payroll Liability None $ - 0 - Warrants Regular Warrants 102969 - 103040 $117,632.70 Staff Recommendation: Approve the Warrant Register. Consider Approval of Warrant Register - July 19, 2000. Fiscal Year 2000/2001 Manual Warrants Voided Warrants Payroll Liability Warrants 102847 - 102848 & 102953 - 102958 & 102830 & 102967 & 102968 None 102959 - 102966 $171,500.33 $ - 0 - $ 14,089.00 Regular Warrants 103041 - 103050 $ 19,318.81 Staff Recommendation: Approve the Warrant Register. C. Consider Approval of Goals and Objectives for FY — 2000/2001. (Continued from July 5, 2000). Staff Recommendation: Approve FY 2000/2001 Goals and Objectives. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 11 July 19, 2000 D. Consider Amending the Salary Plan for Competitive Service, Non - Competitive Service, and Hourly Employees and Rescinding Resolution No. 2000 -1732. Staff Recommendation: (1) Adopt Resolution No. 2000 -1764; and (2) Direct staff to schedule consideration of revisions to the City's Classification Plan and Job Descriptions for September 6, 2000, to implement corrections related to the new Salary Plan. E. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2000 -1765 Adopting a Revised Benefit Program for Management Employees and Rescinding Resolution No. 98 -1486. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2000 -1765. F. Consider Adopting Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice. Staff Recommendation: Adopt "Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice." G. Consider Notice of Completion for the SDrinq Road Bridae Reconstruction Project. Staff Recommendation: (1) Accept the work performed to date as being complete; (2) Direct staff to continue to work with the contractor and the Ventura County Flood Control District (VCFCD) to resolve issues relating to the restoration of VCFCD facilities; (3) Instruct the City Clerk to record the attached partial Notice of Completion for the project; and (4) Authorize the release of the retention upon satisfactory clearance of the thirty five (35) day lien period and the approval of the City Manager. H. Consider Change of Deputy City Manager Position to Assistant City Manager Position. Staff Recommendation: Authorize hiring of an Assistant City Manager position instead of a Deputy City Manager position. I. Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 2000 -1766 Prohibiting Overnight Parking in City Parks, and Rescinding Resolution No. 93 -965. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2000 -1766. The following item was pulled from the Consent Calendar for further consideration: A. Consider Approval of Minutes of a Special Meeting of June 21. 2000. Consider Approval of Minutes of a Special Meeting of July 5, 2000. Staff Recommendation: Approve minutes as processed. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 12 July 19, 2000 Councilmember Harper stated he would abstain from approval of the June 21, 2000 minutes. MOTION: Councilmember Rodgers moved and Councilmember Evans seconded a motion to approve the Minutes for the Special Meeting on June 21, 2000, and Special Meeting on July 5, 2000. The motion carried by voice vote 3 -0, Councilmember Harper abstaining and Councilmember Wozniak absent. 12. ORDINANCES: None. 13. CLOSED SESSION: None was held. 14. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION: Councilmember Rodgers moved and Councilmember Evans seconded a motion to adjourn. The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0, Councilmember Wozniak absent. The tim�s 8:50 p.m., ATTEST: Deborah S. Traffens dt City Clerk trick Hunger, Mayor