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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2002 0515 CC REGMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL Moorpark, California Mav 15, 2002 A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark was held on May 15, 2002, 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 7:10 p.m. 2. INVOCATION: Pastor Paul Hatfield, from Cornerstone Community Church, gave the invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: City Manager Steven Kueny led the Pledge of Allegiance. 4. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Harper, Mikos, Millhouse, Wozniak, and Mayor Hunter. Staff Present: Steven Kueny, City Manager, Hugh Riley, Assistant City Manager; Ken Gilbert, Public Works Director; Mary Lindley, Community Services Director; Dana Shigley, Administrative Services Director; Barry Hogan, Community Development Director; Walter Brown, City Engineer; Laura Stringer, Senior Management Analyst; Deborah Traffenstedt, Assistant to City Manager /City Clerk and Blanca Garza, Deputy City Clerk 5. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS: A. Proclamation Acknowledging Public Works Week as May 19 through May 25, 2002. Mayor Hunter read the proclamation and presented it to Ken Gilbert, Director of Public Works. Mr. Gilbert stated that it is good to recognize something that is taken for granted, namely the Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 2 May 15, 2002 bridges, the roads, and the basic infrastructure that allows us to have the quality of life we have. B. Introduction of New Employee, Barry Hogan, Community Development Director. Mayor Hunter introduced Barry Hogan, Community Development Director and welcomed him to the City's staff. C. Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to the Moorpark High School Academic Decathlon Team and Coaches. Mayor Hunter introduced and presented Certificates of Recognition to Mr. Larry Jones and each member of the 2002 Moorpark High School Academic Decathlon Team. Mr. Jones introduced the members of the team and highlighted the team's many accomplishments. D. City Manager's Monthly Report. Mr. Kueny introduced Walter Brown, City Engineer, who gave the monthly report. Mr. Brown provided an update on projects being built in the city of Moorpark including Tract 4975 by Greystone and William Lyons Homes; the almost complete Tract 4976; Tract 4977 by Richmond American under construction; Tract 4980 by Carlsberg Development in build -out; Toll Brothers project with 30 homes under construction; Tract 5045 by Pardee Homes entering plan check; Tract 5161 by Cabrillo Economic Development with lower cost housing in progress; Moorpark Apartments nearly completed; and Adelphia Cable company providing conduit enhancements to improve services. 6. PUBLIC COMMENT: Amado Reynoso, Moorpark resident, addressed the Council and discussed his concerns regarding transportation impacts to his Flory Avenue neighborhood created by the Colmer Development. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 3 May 15, 2002 Mayor Hunter replied to Mr. Reynoso's concerns by stating that when the Council approved this project they were responding to the overwhelming need for housing in the community, especially at the lower income level. AT THIS POINT in the meeting, the City Council recessed to convene a meeting of the Moorpark Redevelopment Agency. The time was 7:41 p.m. The City Council meeting reconvened at 7:45 p.m. 7. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA: Councilmember Millhouse requested that Item 10.E. be moved forward on the agenda to be heard first under Presentation /Action /Discussion. Councilmember Mikos requested that Item 11.H. be pulled from the Consent Calendar for individual consideration. 8. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Councilmember Mikos invited the public to contact her through City Hall, if they wish to join in an eight mile hike to the top of Big Mountain for a view of the Channel Islands on Saturday, May 18, 2002, from 9:15 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Councilmember Millhouse announced the varsity finals of the Ventura County Youth Track Conference to be held at Moorpark High School at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 18, 2002. Councilmember Millhouse announced that on Monday, June 3, 2002, the Moorpark Community Football Golf Classic, which benefits high school and youth football programs in Moorpark, will be held at Wood Ranch Country Club in Simi Valley, and those interested in attending may contact Moorpark High School for more information. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None. 10. PRESENTATION /ACTION /DISCUSSION: E. Consider City Co- sponsorship of the Moorpark Rotary Club's Civil War Reenactment. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Paae 4 May 15, 2002 AT THIS POINT in the meeting, Councilmember Millhouse stated that he would abstain from consideration on this item as he is a member of the Moorpark Rotary and wished to avoid any perception of a conflict of interest. He left the dais at 7:52 p.m. Mayor Hunter gave a brief history of the success of this event in the previous year and its positive reception by the community. Mr. Kueny stated that the only concern staff would have in co- sponsoring the event would be in the area of liability due to the nature of the activity. In response to Councilmember Harper, Mr. Kueny stated that the Council would need to decide what dollar amount of insurance coverage would be sufficient. He also stated that in investigating the option of Special Event insurance, pyrotechnics and cannons were excluded. Dale Parvin, Fundraising Chair for the Moorpark Rotary Club's Civil War Reenactment, stated that he is not an expert on the insurance issue. He went on to state that he does not feel the city would be any more liable than any other sponsor such as Kavlico, Chili's or Card Service Center. Mr. Parvin described community youth events that the Rotary sponsored last year from the proceeds of the Civil War Reenactment. He acknowledged the fact that the city may not be able to contribute cash, but that it is hoped the city can provide such things as message reader boards and advertising space in the community quarterly newsletter. In response to Councilmember Harper, Mr. Parvin stated he would look into the cost for obtaining additional insurance coverage for the event. He also went on to describe the potential income the community will receive from the reenactors who patronize businesses within the city during their stay in Moorpark. CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the Council to direct staff to meet with Mr. Parvin to resolve the Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 5 May 15, 2002 insurance coverage questions and to reschedule this item for the June 5, 2002, meeting. AT THIS POINT in the meeting, Councilmember Millhouse returned to the dais. The time was 8:01 p.m. A. Consider Proposed Operating and Capital Improvements Budgets for the Fiscal Year 2002/2003. Staff Recommendation: Set budget workshop for May 22 or May 29, 2002. Mr. Kueny presented the budget proposals and commented that it appears, at this time, that the state is not seeking to take property taxes from the city, but is targeting the Redevelopment Agency in the amount of $90,000 per year; and is not seeking to divert the vehicle license fees from the cities and counties. In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt stated that there were no speakers. A discussion among the Councilmembers followed regarding scheduling the date and time for the budget workshop. CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the Council to set the budget workshop to be held at 6:30 p.m. on May 22, 2002, and if a continuance is necessary to set the date for May 29, 2002. B. Consider Scheduling of the Summer Meeting Recess. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff to post a notice of meeting cancellation for the July 3 and August 7, 2002, regular meetings. Ms. Traffenstedt presented the staff report. In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt stated that there were no speakers. MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to direct staff to post a notice of meeting cancellation for the July 3 and August 7, 2002 City Council meetings. The motion passed by unanimous voice vote. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Paqe 6 Mav 15, 2002 C. Consider Engineer's Report for Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Assessment Districts for Fiscal Year 2002/2003. Staff Recommendations: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 2002 -1972 approving the Engineer's Report and setting June 5, 2002, as the date of a public hearing to consider the levy of assessments for FY 2002/2003; 2) Direct staff to initiate efforts necessary for the City Council to consider formation of a new Citywide Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District which, if approved, would become effective for FY 2003/2004. Mr. Gilbert gave the staff report. In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt stated that there were no speakers. In response to Councilmember Mikos, Mr. Gilbert clarified that if the Council passes this resolution it approves the Engineer's Report and sets the date for the hearing to consider the levy of assessments. He stated that the second part of the recommendation would not be discussed at the June hearing, and is only seeking direction on whether or not formation of a new Assessment District is a viable way of enhancing revenues to cope with the problem. MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Mikos seconded a motion to: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 2002- 1972 approving the Engineer's Report and setting June 5, 2002, as the date of a public hearing to consider the levy of assessments for FY 2002/2003; 2) Direct staff to initiate efforts necessary for the City Council to consider formation of a new Citywide Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District, which will become effective for FY 2003/2004. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. D. Consider Establishment of the Downtown Area. Staff the concept of a Parking Area as described in the staff to provide the advertise a public hearir establishment by resoluti, for the Downtown Area. a Parking In -Lieu Fee for Recommendation: 1) Approve In -Lieu Fee for the Downtown agenda report; and 2) Direct required notices, and to .g on June 5, 2002, for the Dn of a Parking In -lieu Fee Mr. Riley gave the staff report. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 7 May 15, 2002 In response to Councilmember Mikos, Mr. Riley stated that currently there is no fixed or in -lieu fee for new businesses in the Downtown Area. He indicated that the city handles these on a case by case basis, at the time of Development Permit approval, for whatever parking can be provided, either on or offsite. Mr. Riley stated that this proposal allows for a financing mechanism to make contributions towards public parking that supports the whole area. In response to Councilmember Mikos, Mr. Riley stated that staff is asking the Council to establish the concept and the amount of the fee. In response to Councilmember Harper, Mr. Riley indicated that the $3,000 per parking space is an average cost and does not specifically address handicapped parking. In response to Councilmember Millhouse, Mr. Riley clarified that this proposal pertains to new business coming into the Downtown Area where there is not enough space on site to develop parking and to existing businesses, which want to expand. He stated that sites for parking construction have already been identified. In response to Councilmember Millhouse's concerns that the dollar amount of the parking in -lieu fee will discourage new businesses from coming into the Downtown Area, Mr. Kueny stated that there are several options available and that this proposal is an incentive for the businesses. In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt stated that there were no speakers. MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to: 1) Approve the concept of a Parking In -Lieu Fee for the Downtown Area as described in the agenda report; and 2) Direct staff to provide the required notices, and to advertise a public hearing on June 5, 2002, for the establishment by resolution of a Parking In -lieu Fee for the Downtown Area. The motion passed by unanimous voice vote. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 8 May 15, 2002 11. CONSENT CALENDAR: MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Wozniak seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item 11.H. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. A. Consider Approval of Warrant Register for Fiscal Year 2001 -2002 - May 15, 2002. Manual Warrants Voided Warrants Payroll Liability Warrants 109239 - 109251 $ 33,369.82 109243 - 109244 & $ - 0 - 109358 109379 - 109386 $ 11,450.89 Regular Warrants 109252 - 109354 & $ 26,924.30 109355 - 109378 $976,657.15 Staff Recommendation: Approve the warrant register. B. Consider Second Addendum to Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Service Employees International Union AFL - CIO, CLC Local 998 Pertaining to July 3 or July 5 and December 31 Holidays. Staff Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to approve the Second Addendum to the MOA with the final language to be approved by the City Manager. C. Consider Park Rental Fee Waiver for Ventura County Special Olympics. Staff Recommendation: Approve Ventura County Special Olympics' request for a park rental fee waiver. D. Consider Quarterly Treasurer's Report. Staff Recommendation: Receive and file Quarterly Treasurer's Report. E. Consider Authorizing Recordation of the Notice of Completion for the Construction of the Arroyo Vista Community Park (AVCP) Phase II Restroom Utility Project. Staff Recommendation: 1) Accept the work as complete and authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion for the project; 2) Authorize the release of the balance of payment, due upon Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 9 May 15, 2002 satisfactory clearance and thirty -five (35) days after Notice of Completion records and completion of close- out contractual obligations on the part of the contractor. F. Consider Purchase of Microsoft Office Upgrades for All Users. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2002 -1973, amending the 2001/2002 fiscal year budget to provide $18,000 for the purchase of software upgrades. G. Consider a Resolution Rescinding Resoli 1918 and Adopting Revised Engineerin( Standards to Add Provisions Pertaining Index; 2) Use of Steel Plates; and 3) Name Signs. Staff Recommendation: Adopt 2002 -1974. ztion No. 2001 - Policies and to 1) Traffic Advance Street Resolution No. The following item was pulled for individual consideration: H. Right -of -Way Acquisition for Los Angeles Avenue Widenin Projects. Staff Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute documents related to the acquisition of certain street rights -of -way and related property rights required to construct the projects described in this agenda report. Councilmember Mikos stated that she wanted to bring this item to the attention of the public so that they are made aware that the widening and improvement of Los Angeles Avenue is going to begin. MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to: 1) Authorize the City Manager to execute documents related to the acquisition of certain street rights -of -way and related property rights required to construct the projects described in this agenda report. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 12. ORDINANCES: A. Consider Ordinance 280, an Ordinance Amending Sections 8119 -5.4 and 8119 -6.5 of Ordinance No. 195 "Carlsberg Specific Plan Land Use Regulations" Related to Site Development Standards in the Sub - Regional Retail/ Commercial and Business Park Zones of the Carlsberg Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Paqe 10 May 15, 2002 Specific Plan. Staff Recommendation: Declare Ordinance No. 280 read for the second time and adopted as read. Ms. Traffenstedt read the ordinance title. Ms. Traffenstedt indicated that a motion would be in order to waive further reading of Ordinance No. 280. MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to waive further reading of Ordinance No. 280. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Ms. Traffenstedt indicated order to declare Ordinance time and adopted as read. that a motion would be in No. 280 read for the second MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to declare Ordinance No. 280 read for the second time and adopted as read. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. B. Consider Ordinance 281, an Ordinance Approving Zone Change (ZC) No. 2001 -01 to Change the Zoning Designation from R -2 (Two Family Residential) To RPD (Residential Planned Development) 9 Dwelling Units /Acre on One Parcel (APN 512 -0 -110 -112) Totaling Approximately 2.44 Gross Acres of Land Located on the Northeast Corner of Los Angeles Avenue and Flory Street, on the Application of Colmer Development Company. Staff Recommendation: Declare Ordinance No. 281 read for the second time and adopted as read. Ms. Traffenstedt read the ordinance title. Ms. Traffenstedt indicated that a motion would be in order to waive further reading of Ordinance No. 281. MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Wozniak seconded a motion to waive further reading of Ordinance No. 281. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Ms. Traffenstedt indicated that a motion would be in order to declare Ordinance No. 281 read for the second time and adopted as read. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 11 May 15, 2002 MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to declare Ordinance No. 281 read for the second time and adopted as read. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 13. CLOSED SESSION: None was held. 14. ADJOURNMENT: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to adjourn. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. The time was 8:24 p.m. ATTEST: T�� S. I Deborah S. Traffenst-etft City Clerk i