HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2002 0717 CC REGMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Moorpark, California July 17, 2002
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark
was held on July 17, 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 6:47 p.m.
2. INVOCATION:
Pastor Tony Amatangelo, from Life Spring Community Church,
gave the invocation.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
John Newton, a Moorpark resident and businessman, led the
Pledge of Allegiance.
4. ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmembers Mikos, Millhouse, and Mayor
Hunter
Absent: Councilmembers Harper and Wozniak
Staff Present: Steven Kueny, City Manager; Joseph Montes,
City Attorney; Hugh Riley, Assistant City
Manager; Mary Lindley, Director of Community
Services; Dana Shigley, Director of
Administrative Services; Barry Hogan,
Director of Community Development; Walter
Brown, City Engineer; Captain Robert LeMay,
Sheriff's Department; John Brand, Senior
Management Analyst; Nancy Burns, Senior
Management Analyst; John Hartnett,
Recreation Superintendent; Deborah
Traffenstedt, Assistant to City Manager/
City Clerk; and Blanca Garza, Deputy City
Clerk.
S. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS:
A. Recognition of Moorpark Boys and Girls Club Youth of
the Year.
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Mayor Hunter stated that this recognition will be
rescheduled to a future City Council meeting.
B. Ventura County Fair Poster Presentation.
Roger Gibbs, CEO and General Manager of Seaside Park,
provided a presentation highlighting the features of
Seaside Park and the Ventura County Fair. He
presented the Council with a 2002 Ventura County Fair
poster.
C. City Manager's Monthly Report.
Mr. Kueny stated that Hugh Riley, Assistant City
Manager, would present the report.
Mr. Riley provided an update of various activities
occurring within the City including: the design
process for the Police Services Center; the continuing
design activity for the Fire Station facility and
Ventura County Board of Supervisor's approval of the
agreement for the property exchange for this facility;
the completion of a Request For Proposal (RFP)
document for architectural design services for the
Public Works and Parks Department corporation yard
facility to be located at the end of Fitch Avenue;
preparation of an RFP for design services for the new
City Hall facility; the acquisition of the Mobilehome
Park and initiation of the relocation of the
residents; and an application filed with the State by
the County of Ventura and by the California Highway
Patrol requesting funds to increase the operating
hours for the existing State Route 118 truck
inspection station west of the City.
Mr. Riley reported that Adelphia has filed for
bankruptcy, which has halted franchise renewal
negotiations and the rebuilding construction of the
system; local company officials are hopeful that the
rebuilding can resume, which will allow addition of
new services to the system; and the City is
maintaining a list of incomplete items in the City's
right -of -way, to take action if necessary.
Mr. Riley also stated that the installation of the new
video equipment at City Hall is complete and that
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Government Channel 10 graphics improvements are
underway; the City's Building Department is
experiencing a marked increase in voluntary compliance
by residents relative to Code Enforcement
requirements; Country Days event planning is
progressing for the scheduled date of September 18;
and Southern California Edison has successfully tested
a comprehensive notification system to ensure cities
will have notice in the event of power outages.
In response to Councilmember Millhouse, Mr. Riley
stated that traffic signal battery backups to be used
in the event of a power outage have been installed,
except on the State Highways that traverse the City.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, the City Council recessed to
convene a meeting of the Moorpark Redevelopment Agency. The
time was 7:01 p.m. The City Council reconvened at 7:08 p.m.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Pastor Tony Amatangelo, a Moorpark pastor, thanked the City
Council and City staff for the July 3rd celebration.
Mayor Hunter also complimented City staff on the success of
the July 3rd event.
7. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
Ms. Lindley requested that Item ll.F. be pulled from the
Consent Calendar for individual discussion.
8. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
Councilmember Mikos stated that she wants the Council to
consider a future agenda item to discuss modification of
the Zoning Code to define more clearly what constitutes a
Minor Modification versus a Major Modification and what
criteria triggers which type of modification.
In response to Councilmember Millhouse, Mr. Kueny
recommended that this item be brought to the City Council
first for discussion and then forwarded to the Planning
Commission, with appropriate direction, if the Council so
determines.
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9. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Consider the Adoption of Ordinance No. 283, an
Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Moorpark,
California, Amending the Moorpark Municipal Code by
Revising Chapter 3.36, Article III, Section 200,
Relative to the Definition of Library Facilities.
Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the public hearing,
receive testimony, and close the public hearing; 2)
Direct the second reading of Ordinance No. 283 and
adopt Ordinance No. 283 as read.
Ms. Lindley gave the staff report.
Mayor Hunter opened the public hearing.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt stated
that there were no public speakers.
Councilmember Mikos stated, for clarification to the
general public, that this ordinance does not increase
the Library Facilities Fee, but does establish a
broader definition of the purposes for which those
funds can be expended. She stated that if this
ordinance is adopted, it will allow for collected
funds to be used for capital improvements as well as
for books and will make it easier to improve the
library in the future.
Mayor Hunter closed the public hearing and requested
second reading of the ordinance.
Mr. Montes read the title of Ordinance No. 283.
MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember
Millhouse seconded a motion to waive further reading of
Ordinance No. 283. The motion carried by voice vote 3 -0,
Councilmembers Harper and Wozniak absent.
MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember
Millhouse seconded a motion to declare Ordinance No. 283
read for the second time and adopted as read. The motion
carried by voice vote 3 -0, Councilmembers Harper and
Wozniak absent.
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B. Consider Tax Equity Fiscal Responsibility Act ( TEFRA)
Hearing Related to Vintage Crest Senior Apartments (GPA
2002 -01, ZC 2002 -01, RPD 2002 -02), on Application by
USA Properties Fund, Inc. Staff Recommendation: 1) Open
the Public Hearing and accept testimony from the
public; 2) Close the public hearing; and 3) Approve a
motion that the TEFRA requirements of the Internal
Revenue Code have been met and public comments have
been duly recorded.
Ms. Burns gave the staff report.
Mayor Hunter opened the public hearing.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt stated
that there were no public speakers.
Mayor Hunter closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember
Millhouse seconded the motion to approve that the TEFRA
requirements of the Internal Revenue Code have been met and
public comments have been duly recorded. The motion
carried by voice vote 3 -0, Councilmembers Harper and
Wozniak absent.
10. PRESENTATION /ACTION /DISCUSSION:
A. Consider Presentation by County of Ventura Elections
Staff Reaardina Recruitment of Election Officers.
Ms. Traffenstedt introduced Leah Braitman, from the
County of Ventura Elections Division, as the presenter
for this item.
Ms. Braitman explained the process of election
volunteer recruitment and thanked the Moorpark
volunteers who served during the primary election on
March 5, 2002. She stated that Moorpark has eighteen
voting precincts and over seventy volunteers are
required to staff the polls in these precincts. She
stated that an informational presentation is scheduled
for August 1, 2002 at 6:30 p.m. at Arroyo Vista
Recreation Center for anyone interested in learning
more about serving as an election volunteer.
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Mayor Hunter thanked Ms. Braitman for her
presentation.
B. Consider Landscaping and Fencing Issues Related to
Moorpark Country Club Estates, Tract No. 4928,
Residential Planned Development No. 94 -01, Conditional
Use Permit No. 94 -01. Staff Recommendation: 1)
Approve staff recommended alternative for the orchards
as indicated in the staff report; 2) Approve staff
recommended alternative for the fencing as indicated
in the staff report for the west neighborhoods; 3)
Allow a maximum of 36 occupancies in Phase 1 before
completion or prior to the first occupancy
requirements; and 4) Direct staff to meet with Toll
Brothers, Inc. to present a recommendation to Council
at its August 21, 2002, meeting that resolves the
conditions of approval of the RPD and VTM which are
tied to occupancy.
Mr. Hogan gave the staff report.
Mr. Hogan clarified an item that was raised at the
previous City Council meeting. He stated that the
City had provided some homeowners with grading plans
attached to a Zone Clearance that gave the incorrect
appearance that the City had approved the fence
location as depicted on those plans. He stated that
the grading plans were an attachment used solely for
the issuance of the Building Permit and not meant to
be construed as an approved fencing plan for the
project. He stated that in order to avoid this
confusion in the future, the City is changing the
process so that fencing will not be reflected on plot
plans that have been submitted for the purpose of
issuing a Building Permit.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Hogan stated that the
process required to amend the General Plan Land Use
Policy to allow orchards would require the City
Council to initiate a General Plan Amendment by
Resolution. He went on to state that if the groves
are approved, it would be appropriate for the City to
clarify the policy for allowing them in order to be
consistent with the General Plan and to more fully
address the issue of existing and proposed agriculture
adjacent to existing and proposed residential
development.
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In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Hogan stated that
staff is not recommending that this occur before
occupancy of the lots in this project.
In response to Councilmember Millhouse, Mr. Hogan
stated that staff is recommending that Lots 1, 2, 3,
and a portion of Lot 4 be excluded from the provision
for the relocation of the fence below the top of
slope, because there are other Phases of development
that will occur along Championship Drive and it is
intended that all property lines be at the top of the
slope to provide for increased noise attenuation and
privacy. He continued by stating that if Council
concurs with staff's recommendation, this will be
consistent with the remainder of the properties along
Championship Drive.
Councilmember Millhouse stated that this determination
would appear to be unfair to the owners of those four
lots. He went on to state his concern relative to the
timely amendment and recording of the CC &R's so
homeowners will receive proper notification and that
occupancy will not be delayed because of the amendment
and recordation process.
Mr. Montes stated that one option would be to compose
a proposed amendment to the CC &R's and circulate that
to the buyers who have occupancy at issue now. He
went on to state that amendments to the CC &R's could
be authorized by a majority of the voters in the
Homeowners Association, which, at this point, is still
Toll Brothers Development.
In response to Councilmember Millhouse's concern that
the three -foot setback requirement for pools would
preclude the infinity -style pools anticipated to be
installed at some homes, Mr. Hogan stated that the
setback would not preclude installation, but it would
make it more difficult; an infinity pool has water
sheeting off the top, over a retaining wall into a
trough, and then pumped back up into a reservoir;
staff is concerned that these pools will be visible
from the public side, creating an interruption to the
top of the slope; and if an infinity pool installation
is possible, the trough would have to be constructed
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away from the top of the slope and buried below grade,
as demonstrated at the model home site.
In response to Councilmember Millhouse, Mr. Hogan
stated that in order for the requirements to be met
before the total 95 homes can be occupied in Phase 1,
the Council will have to consider the eight
conditions; then give staff direction as to which way
they want them to be implemented and under what
circumstances. He stated that it is staff's intent to
suggest that the Council consider those items on
August 21St and then direct staff not to withhold the
remaining 50 homes from release.
Mr. Hogan summarized by stating that a two stage
process could be to: 1) recommend the release and
occupancy of the homes that currently have zoning
clearances and building permits; and 2) between now
and August 21St come back to the Council with
recommendations on how to meet the conditions for the
release and occupancy of the remaining homes.
In response to Councilmember Mikos, Mr. Kueny stated
that the use of orchards could be included in the
revised Landscape Guidelines. He stated that it is
important that specific notification be provided to
the owners regarding the use of orchards by adding
language to the CC &R's.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Hogan stated that
Phase I is defined as the 95 lots as shown on the
Tract Map on stamped page 20 of the agenda report.
In response to Councilmember Millhouse, Mr. Kueny
stated that the representations of the developer have
been that the fruit trees qualify as an orchard since
they are intended to be used as production trees under
professional management for harvest of the fruit.
Mayor Hunter stated that several speakers have
indicated they will be speaking on behalf of others
and asked if the Council desires to waive the rules of
procedure to allow these individuals more time to
speak.
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to waive
the rules of procedure to allow the speakers, who are
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speaking on behalf of a group of citizens, additional time
to address the Council relative to this item.
Michael Cosenza, a Moorpark resident, addressed the
Council on behalf of himself and other Country Club
Estates' homebuyers. Relative to the proposed
orchard, he stated that the homebuyers are in support
of the second alternative as presented on page 4 of
the staff report, which states that the Homeowners
Association will assume complete responsibility for
the maintenance of the orchard. Mr. Cosenza went on
to state that the homebuyers, on whose behalf he is
speaking, are willing to accept that the Landscape
Maintenance District will not include the orchards as
long as the contribution to the Special Assessment
District by each homeowner is adjusted to reflect the
fact that the City is not responsible for this land.
Relative to the fence lines, Mr. Cosenza stated that
the future homebuyers are not in favor of either
alternative presented in the staff recommendation. He
stated that another speaker, Ms. Bennett, who also
represents the future homebuyers, would present
another alternative.
Mr. Cosenza continued by asking the City to compromise
and allow the complete buildout and occupancy of the
entire 95 homes in Phase I.
Chris Madrigal, a Moorpark resident, spoke relative to
the landscape plans of the Country Club Estates and
for the establishment of the orchard. He responded to
Councilmember Mikos' concern about the spraying of the
fruit trees as a potential concern for homeowners by
stating that rather than an application to the
foliage, deep -root injections are a commonly accepted
method to prevent fruit tree pests and to apply
fertilizer to the trees. Mr. Madrigal stated that he
has viewed the installation of the deep root
irrigation system that has been established on -site
and has determined it will encourage deep root growth
thus reducing the likelihood of slope failures in the
tree planting areas.
In response to Councilmember Mikos, Mr. Madrigal
confirmed that the landscape guideline document that
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he referred to for his evaluation of the site is the
Ventura County Landscape Plan Guidelines.
In response to Councilmember Mikos, Mr. Madrigal
stated that he has not evaluated the use of avocado
trees in this area, but if they are planted in this
development, he would have the same concerns about
appropriate irrigation to establish deep root
structure and slope stability.
Doreen Bennett, a Moorpark resident, stated her
concern relative to individual home perimeter fence
line locations. Ms. Bennett stated that, in summary,
the homebuyers want the backyard fences of all lots
east and west to remain at the property lines below
the slopes as previously planned; and requested
clarification of the term "other changes" as quoted in
the staff report of July 17, 2002, relative to views
being obscured.
Craig Messi, Senior Project Manager for Toll Brothers,
7142 Travino Drive, stated that the developer agrees
with staff's recommendation No. 1 relative to the
fences, with the caveat that Lots 2 through 4 should
be included and be consistent with the remainder of
the development. He went on to state that Lee Newman
would address the technical aspects of the orchards
for the Council.
Mr. Messi provided a history of the past three years
of the development of the orchard plans, the
architectural guidelines, and the landscaping on the
slopes. He stated that the developer agrees that
relative to permit issues, they are in support of
recommendation No. 2 and would like to see that
instituted.
Mr. Messi also stated that in regard to the 36 permits
currently issued, they would like to be allowed to
continue and would also like to be allowed to start
construction of the 25 additional homes. He requested
the Council's indulgence for permits for the Clubhouse
site, the cart tunnel, and the drain that goes across
the driving range.
Lee Newman, 31300 Via Colinas #104 Westlake Village,
landscape architect for the project, presented his
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view of the orchard development and spoke in support
of the proposal.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt
acknowledged that numerous people have submitted
Written Speaker Cards supporting the homeowners
comments received this evening. She announced the
following names: Keith Palmquist, Sohair Asaad, Maher
Asaad, Rick Hansen, Yvette Palmquist, Barrie Mitchell,
Joan Mitchell, Michael Politio, Sharon Polito, Joel
Bennett, Mike Nix, Joseph R. Granatelli, Ning -Tian
Zhang, Gong -jie Zhang, Kim Ritamelo, John Macik,
Melissa Nizdil, Chris Pitaniello, Jou Ming Wueste,
Allan Wueste, Mary Leyden, Daanish Arasto, Prem Patel,
Eric Grable, J. M. Wick, Duc Nguyen, Naseem Arastu, J.
J. Wick, David A. Jacobs, Abul Arastu, Bassim Hijaz,
Gordon Mazur, Mike Patel, Herb Goldin, Michael
Sullivan, Lori Sullivan, Marsha Goldin, Smita Patie,
Ebrahim Barati - Marnani, Mary Ellen Cosenza, Mark
Carroll, Richard Duran, Andy G. Lean, Susan Duran,
Ruth Lean, and Krist Jansen.
In response to Councilmember Mikos and Ms. Bennett's
inquiries as to what staff meant regarding `other
changes ", Mr. Hogan stated that staff was expressing
concerns regarding the City's responsibility to
maintain the trees in such a manner as to protect
views and "other changes" refers to the growth of
plant material to be maintained by the Homeowners
Association, if the Council so indicates, thus
relieving the City from responsibility.
Mayor Hunter stated that he believes the City has an
obligation to stand by the decisions made, whether
right or wrong, since there is no evidence of any
threat to the public health, safety or welfare in
supporting the location of the fences and the approval
for the orchards appears to have been reconfirmed in a
letter dated October 16, 2001, written to the
applicant by the former Community Development
Director, Wayne Loftus.
Mayor Hunter requested that the Council take each item
under dispute and reach a consensus with specific
direction so that the items under dispute do not come
back to the Council again.
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A discussion followed between Council and staff
regarding the concept of keeping the orchards and
focused on: maintenance responsibilities for the
slopes going to the Homeowners Association rather than
the City's Landscape District; and amending the CC &R' s
to include the various disclosures to current and
prospective homeowners without holding up occupancy.
Mr. Kueny stated that: it is not clear in all areas
along Championship Drive, where the City's Landscape
District, the individual homeowner, or the Homeowners
Association is responsible for the maintenance of the
slopes; any future amendments to the delineation of
the boundaries of the City's Landscape District would
have to come back to the Council for determination;
and staff would like to return on August 21St with a
determination of the natural breaks in the slopes to
have a clear demarcation of these boundaries.
MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved and Councilmember Millhouse
seconded a motion to: 1) Direct staff to approve the
orchards; 2) Toll Brothers will be required to amend and
record the CC &R's to include provisions for private
maintenance of orchards by the Homeowners Association,
subject to the approval of the amended CC &R's by the
Community Development Director and City Attorney; 3) a drip
irrigation system will be used for all orchard planting; 4)
Toll Brothers will be required to amend the Landscape
Maintenance District boundaries to exclude all orchard
areas; and 5) Toll Brothers will be required to file an
application to amend the General Plan Land Use Policy to
allow orchards.
Councilmember Mikos asked if the motion included a
requirement for prospective buyers to sign an
acknowledgment that the orchards will be maintained in
private ownership by a private funding mechanism
AMENDMENT TO THE PENDING MOTION: Mayor Hunter as the maker
of the motion, and Councilmember Millhouse as the second,
agreed to an amendment to the pending motion to add the
following: and 6) Toll Brothers will be responsible for
ensuring that for every lot sold there is a disclosure form
signed by a prospective buyer acknowledging that the
orchards will be maintained in private ownership by a
private funding mechanism. The amended motion carried by
voice vote 3 -0, Councilmembers Harper and Wozniak absent.
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Mayor Hunter stated that Toll Brothers needed confirmation
that they could complete all 95 homes.
A discussion followed between the Council and staff
which focused on: the placement of the fences, the
number of units allowed to be completed, the placement
of setbacks for infinity pools; the placement of
thresholds on Toll Brothers that do not impact
residents currently in escrow or who have deposited
fees; whether to tie the fencing issue as an incentive
for Toll Brothers to complete the intersection
improvements at Grimes Canyon Road and Los Angeles
Avenue; and whether, in consideration of safety
concerns, to require completion of the intersections
at Walnut Canyon Road /Grimes Canyon Road and
Championship Drive /Grimes Canyon Road prior to any
occupancy.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Messi, stated that
the Caltrans permit is expected within the next two
days and will need to be followed by a grading permit
issued by the City Engineer.
Mayor Hunter stated that it is his assertion that now
is not the time to consider intersection improvements
nor should there be any nexus between the actions at
this meeting and those improvements, as this topic is
not on the agenda and may even be in violation of the
Brown Act.
Councilmember Mikos stated that she has concerns about
allowing Toll Brothers to move forward with all 95
units, until after the meeting on August 21St due to
their past disregard of requirements and numerous
violations.
Councilmember Millhouse stated he has confidence in
Toll Brothers that they will take action to complete
the intersection improvements without holding up the
occupancy of any of the 95 homes.
MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved to: 1) permit the rear yard
fences to stay at the previously approved location of 10 to
12 feet below the slope; 2) make no distinction for Lots 1,
2, 3, and 4 in regard to fence location; 3) make no
reference to any occupancy with respect to this motion in
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terms of number; 4) establish no change in setback
requirements from that permitted by Zoning Code; and 5)
direct Toll Brothers to insert language in the CC &R's that
states that views are not guaranteed by the City or the
developer and may at some point in the future be obscured
by mature landscaping or other unanticipated changes.
AMENDMENT TO THE PENDING MOTION: Councilmember Millhouse
stated he would second the pending motion with the
following amendments: 1) that the minimum setbacks be only
for the infinity pools and that other structures be
prohibited in that area, and 2) that the CC &R's be modified
to reflect the maintenance requirements for the 10 -12 foot
slope area between the top of slope and the fence line.
Mayor Hunter concurred with the amendment to the motion.
The amended motion carried by voice vote 3 -0, with
Councilmembers Harper and Wozniak absent.
A discussion followed between Council, staff, and the
applicant regarding whether fencing on Lots 1, 2, 3,
and 4 would require staff approved Lot Line
Adjustments in order to comply with Council's
criteria. The consensus of the Council was to allow
the fencing below the top of slope on Lots 1, 2, 3,
and 4 if all homebuyers preferred this option, with
Toll Brothers to submit an application to amend the
lot lines consistent with the requirements of law.
Mr. Kueny clarified that staff would not allow pool
equipment on the slope.
MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved and Councilmember Millhouse
seconded a motion that these restrictions apply to the 95
lots currently defined as Phase I and will not preclude
occupancy approval. The motion carried by voice vote 2 -1,
Councilmember Mikos dissenting, Councilmembers Harper and
Wozniak absent.
Mr. Kueny clarified that staff will schedule for
discussion on August 21St all outstanding items that
should have been completed by Toll Brothers prior to
first occupancy but were not completed.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, a recess was declared. The time
was 9:26 p.m. The Council meeting reconvened at 9:52 p.m.
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C. Consider Arroyo Vista Community P.
Construction Plan and Scope
Recommendation: Approve the draft
and scope of work as presented in
including under - grounding of the
power line.
Ms. Lindley gave the staff report.
ark Phase II Draft
of Work. Staff
construction plan
the Agenda Report,
electrical utility
Councilmember Millhouse noted that the construction of
the baseball field will impact the use of the soccer
fields, which experience dawn to dusk use on
Saturdays. He expressed concern that an alternative
space needs to be provided for soccer activity prior
to the beginning of the baseball field construction.
Ms. Lindley stated that there would be very little
impact to the AYSO soccer field play, as the City will
provide additional soccer field space to accommodate
for the fields impacted.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt stated
that there were no public speakers.
MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember
Millhouse seconded a motion to approve the draft
construction plan and scope of work as presented in the
Agenda Report, including undergrounding of the electrical
utility power lines. The motion carried by voice vote 3 -0,
Councilmembers Harper and Wozniak absent.
D. Consider Award of Agreement to Antelope Valley
Bus /Coach USA to Operate and Maintain Moorpark City
Transit. Staff Recommendation: Accept the proposal
from, and award a contract to, Antelope Valley
Bus /Coach USA for the operation and maintenance of the
City fixed route bus, at the not to exceed amount of
$225,515 for the first year, and as proposed in
subsequent years, and authorize the Mayor to execute
the Agreement subject to final language approval by
the City Manager and City Attorney.
Mr. Brand gave the staff report.
Gerald Goldstein, 11932 Los Angeles Avenue, discussed
public transit concerns within the City of Moorpark.
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MOTION: Councilmember Millhouse moved and Councilmember
Mikos seconded a motion to accept the proposal from, and
award a contract to, Antelope Valley Bus /Coach USA for the
operation and maintenance of the City fixed route bus, at
the not to exceed amount of $225,515 for the first year,
and as proposed in subsequent years, and authorize the
Mayor to execute the Agreement subject to final language
approval by the City Manager and City Attorney. The motion
carried by voice vote 3 -0, Councilmembers Harper and
Wozniak absent.
E. Consider Proposed Development Agreement with Vintage
Crest Senior Apartments, L.P., a California Limited
Partnership. Staff Recommendation: Refer the
Development Agreement to the Planning Commission for a
public hearing on August 12, 2002, and set August 21,
2002, as the City Council public hearing date.
Mr. Kueny gave the staff report. He amended the
recommended meeting dates to August 26th for the
Planning Commission meeting and September 4th for the
City Council meeting.
In response to Councilmember Mikos, Mr. Kueny stated
that when the Development Agreement is voted to go to
the Planning Commission, typographical errors will be
corrected, and the issue regarding the life of the
project, including the regulatory agreement and the
bond, would be clarified to reflect the life of the
project, which could be for 100 years.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt stated
that there were no public speakers.
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to refer
the Development Agreement to the Planning Commission for a
public hearing on August 26, 2002, and set the City Council
public hearing date for September 4, 2002.
11. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember Millhouse
seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar with the
exception of Item 11.F., which was pulled from the Consent
Calendar for individual consideration. The motion carried
by roll call vote 3 -0, Councilmembers Harper and Wozniak
absent.
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A. Consider Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of
August 1, 2001.
Consider Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of
March 6, 2002.
Staff Recommendation: Approve minutes as processed.
B. Consider Approval of Warrant Register for Fiscal Year
2001 -2002 - July 17,
2002.
Manual Warrants
109737
-
109743
&
$ 1,707.36
109852
Voided Warrants
107991
&
108011
&
$(2,085.03)
108142
&
108267
&
108976
&
109644
&
109663
&
109665
&
109668
&
109738
&
109739
&
109767
&
109741
-
109743
Payroll Liability
109729
-
109736
$ 13,167.32
Warrants
Regular Warrants 109748 - 109851 $397,797.49
Staff Recommendation: Approve the warrant register.
C. Consider Adoption of Resolution Amending the Fiscal
Year 2001/2002 Budget by Appropriating Older Americans
Act (OAA) Grant Funds for Senior Center Capital
Expenditures and Lifeline Devices. Staff
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2002 -1990
approving an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2001/2002
Budget by appropriating $18,738 in OAA grant funds for
Senior Center capital expenditures and lifeline
devices. (Roll Call Vote Required)
D. Consider Fiscal Year 2002/2003 Budget Amendment for
Repairs to the Community Center. Staff Recommendation:
1) Adopt Resolution No. 2002 -1991, amending the FY
02/03 Budget by appropriating $24,500 from the General
Fund Reserve Balance for repairs to the Apricot Room
roof drains and Community Center Breezeway; and 2)
authorize the City Manager to amend the Agreement with
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Allen Bornstein Construction, Inc. to perform the roof
drain work at a cost not to exceed $3,700. (Roll Call
Vote Required)
E. Consider Authorizing the City Manager to Approve a
Two -Year Contract with Videomax Productions, Inc. for
Provision of cable Government Channel Production,
Operations, Maintenance, and Related Services. Staff
Recommendation: Direct the City Manager to approve a
two -year agreement with Videomax Productions, Inc.,
with an approximate 6 percent increase effective July
1, 2002.
G. Consider an Agreement Regarding Acquisition of
Property between Pardee Homes and the City of Moorpark
to Acquire Certain Real Property for Public Street
Purposes. (Tentative Tract Map No. 5045). Staff
Recommendation: Approve Agreement regarding
acquisition of property between Pardee Homes and the
City of Moorpark.
H. Consider an Agreement Regarding Acquisition of
Property between Pardee Homes and the City of Moorpark
to Acquire Certain Real Property for Public Street
Purposes. (Tentative Tract Map No. 5045). Staff
Recommendation: Approve Agreement Regarding
Acquisition of Property between Pardee Homes and the
City of Moorpark.
The following Item was pulled for individual consideration:
F. Consider Moorpark Boys & Girls Clubs /Packer Football
and American Youth Soccer Association (AYSO) Use
Agreements. Staff Recommendation: Approve five -year
use agreements with Moorpark Boys and Girls
Club /Packer Football and American Youth Soccer
Organization, pending any final language changes by
the City Manager and City Attorney and authorize the
City Manager to execute the agreements on behalf of
the City.
Mr. Hartnett stated that this item has been pulled to
be rescheduled, as AYSO was unable to send a
representative to attend this meeting, and they wish
to be present to discuss the indemnification clause in
the use agreement.
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MOTION: Councilmember Millhouse moved and Councilmember
Mikos seconded the motion to reschedule this item to August
21, 2002. The motion carried by voice vote 3 -0,
Councilmember Harper and Wozniak absent.
12. ORDINANCES:
A. Consider Ordinance No. 282, an Ordinance of the City
of Moorpark, California, Rescinding Ordinance No. 244,
which Adopted Specific Plan Zoning Designations and
Development Standards for Properties within Hidden
Creek Ranch Specific Plan (Specific Plan 8 /Specific
Plan 93 -1) . Staff Recommendation: Declare Ordinance
No. 282 read for the second time and adopted as read.
Mr. Montes read the title of Ordinance No. 282.
MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember
Millhouse seconded a motion to waive further reading of
Ordinance No. 282. The motion carried by voice vote 3 -0,
Councilmembers Harper and Wozniak absent.
MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember
Millhouse seconded a motion to declare Ordinance No 282
read for the second time and adopted as read. The motion
carried by voice vote 3 -0, Councilmembers Harper and
Wozniak absent.
13. CLOSED SESSION:
Mr. Kueny announced that the City Council would be going
into Closed Session for discussion of Items 13.B. (ten
cases) and 13.C.
MOTION: Councilmember Millhouse moved and Councilmember Mikos
seconded a motion to adjourn to closed session for a discussion
of Items 13.B (ten cases) and 13.C. The motion carried by voice
vote 3 -0, Councilmembers Harper and Wozniak absent.
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Subdivision (c)
of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code: (Number of
cases to be discussed - 10)
C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
(Subdivision (a) of Section 54956.9)
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The Environmental Coalition of Ventura County vs. City
of Moorpark and City Council of the City of Moorpark
(Case No. SCO21825)
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, the City Council meeting was
recessed to convene the Redevelopment Agency closed session. The
time was 10:07 p.m.
The Council reconvened into closed
Present in closed session were
Councilmember Millhouse, and Mayor
City Manager; Joseph Montes, City
Assistant City Manager; and Deborah
to City Manager /City Clerk.
session at 10:27 p.m.
Councilmember Mikos,
Hunter; Steven Kueny,
Attorney; Hugh Riley,
Traffenstedt, Assistant
The Council reconvened into open session at 10:55 p.m. Mr.
Kueny stated that ten cases under Item 13.B. and Item 13.C.
were discussed and that there was no action to report.
13. ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Hunter adjourned the
ATTEST:
Deborah S. Traffenste
City Clerk