HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2002 0821 CC REGMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Moorpark, California August 21, 2002
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark
was held on August 21, 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 6:50 p.m.
2. INVOCATION:
Pastor Mike Woolley, Community Christian Church, gave the
invocation.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mary Lindley, Community Services Director, led the Pledge
of Allegiance.
4. ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmembers Harper, Mikos, Millhouse,
Wozniak, and Mayor Hunter.
Staff Present: Steven Kueny, City Manager; Joseph Montes,
City Attorney; Hugh Riley, Assistant City
Manager; Ken Gilbert, Public Works Director;
Mary Lindley, Community Services Director;
Barry Hogan, Community Development Director;
Walter Brown, City Engineer; Captain Robert
LeMay, Sheriff's Department; Dave Bobardt,
Planning Manager; Paul Porter, Principal
Planner; Deborah Traffenstedt, Assistant to
City Manager /City Clerk; and Blanca Garza,
Deputy City Clerk.
S. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS:
A. Recognition of Deputy Mike Hartmann, 2001 Moorpark
Police Officer of the Year.
Mayor Hunter presented Deputy Mike Hartman with a
Certificate of Recognition honoring him as 2001
Moorpark Police Officer of the Year.
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Captain LeMay recognized Deputy Hartman's
contributions in maintaining the low crime rate in the
city of Moorpark.
B. City Manager's Monthly Report.
Mr. Kueny gave the monthly report. He discussed the
State budget deadlock and its impacts on the City's
budget; the departure of Dana Shigley, Administrative
Services Director and subsequent recruitment process;
the successful recruitment of a Budget and Finance
Manager; the addition of three staff members in the
Community Development Department who will begin work
on the backlog of projects; the reduction of speeding
on Tierra Rejada Road and Collins Drive as a result of
the installation of "speed feedback" signs; the
continuing progress to widen Los Angeles Avenue; the
pending installation of a second set of restrooms at
Arroyo Vista Community Park and the anticipated
completion of Phase II of the park by July of 2003;
the planning taking place for the City's 20th
Anniversary Celebration in July 2003; and the site
planning and design of the Moorpark Police Station due
to be completed in approximately 24 months.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Debra Tash, a Moorpark business owner, spoke about three of
her employees living in the Redevelopment area who are
having difficulty refinancing their homes due to the City's
50o Burn Down Rule, which influences banks to only want to
lend at a commercial rate of 90. She stated that the
regular residential rate is only 50, and asked the City to
consider the three properties to be exempt from the 500
Burn Down rule.
Mr. Kueny stated that a Burn Down policy has been
established in every city and county to deal with non-
conforming uses; in this case there are residences situated
on commercial property; and non - conforming use policies are
applied citywide not just in the Redevelopment area.
Mr. Montes stated that most cities have a legal Non -
Conforming Use Ordinance, and if a prior legal use becomes
illegal following a Code amendment, revising development
standards, such use is allowed to continue as long as it is
not expanded.
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In response to Councilmember Millhouse, Mr. Kueny stated
that the reasoning behind the policy is to not perpetuate
the non - conforming use.
Mayor Hunter directed staff to agendize this matter for the
next Council meeting.
Colin and Victoria Velazquez, business owners at 601
Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, read a letter to the Council
regarding City Council closed session discussion of the
City's attempts to claim their property; and objected to
the participation by Councilmember Millhouse in that
decision - making, since in his civilian capacity as an
attorney, he has recently represented their tenant in a
successful lawsuit against them. They requested that
Councilmember Millhouse abstain from any further
participation in this matter.
Gerald Goldstein, a Moorpark resident, spoke about the
possibility of building stores in the commercial area with
housing above or in the rear; the dangers of Pit bull dogs
in his neighborhood; the lack of access to the Animal
Control Department in the evenings and on weekends; and the
need for more bus stop signs.
7. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
Councilmember Millhouse requested that Items ll.F. and
ll.L. be pulled from the Consent Calendar for individual
consideration.
8. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
Mayor Hunter announced the Arts in Park event to take place
on Labor Day, Monday, September 2, 2002.
Councilmember Harper requested a future agenda item to
discuss an appropriate ceremony to recognize the
Anniversary of September 11tH
Mr. Kueny suggested discussing this request at a Special
meeting on August 27, 2002.
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9. PUBLIC HEARING:
A. Consider Industrial Planned Development Permit No.
2000 -10, a Request to Construct an Approximately
113,994 Square Foot Mini - Warehouse /Office Building on
a 112,184 Square Foot Parcel Located at 875 Los
Angeles Avenue, at the Northwest Corner of Los Angeles
Avenue and Goldman Avenue, on the Application of
Asadurian Investments (Assessor Parcel No. 511- 0 -070-
55) . Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the public hearing,
accept public testimony, and continue the public
hearing to October 16, 2002; 2) Appoint a Council Ad
Hoc Committee and direct the Committee and staff to
negotiate a proposed Development Agreement for Council
consideration on or before October 16, 2002; and 3)
Direct the applicant to prepare revised plans at a
floor area ration (FAR) of 0.76 and provide
parking /loading adjacent or nearby the ground floor
units and bring back those plans for consideration of
approval by the Council with the proposed Development
Agreement.
Mr. Hogan gave the staff report.
In response to
stated that the
based on the
staff agree
determination
use warrants
issue for the
revenue issue.
Councilmember Millhouse, Mr. Hogan
.76 FAR ratio recommended by staff is
one used in the A -Z Storage facility;
s with the Planning Commission's
that the intensity of the mini - warehouse
the higher ratio; and that the primary
Ad Hoc Committee would be to address the
Mr. Kueny stated that the Ad Hoc Committee would also
be considering exceeding the General Plan requirement
of the .38 FAR.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Kueny confirmed that
the A -Z Storage facility with .76 FAR and the
industrial building to the north with .48 FAR were
constructed prior to the 1992 General Plan Update; and
the Jiffy Lube with .28 FAR was constructed after the
1992 General Plan Update.
In response to Mayor Hunter's concern that there is
not enough room to close the gate behind trucks
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accessing the property, Mr. Hogan stated that staff
does not feel the plan adequately addresses the issue
of enabling trucks to park as close to storage units
as possible for easy loading and unloading without
blocking the fire lane.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Porter stated that
currently, the plan is for 600 storage units; however,
that number may change based on market demand.
In response to Council, Mr. Hogan stated that the
number of units can vary based upon their size; that
staff has not done a study of the vacancy rate of
other storage units in the City; however, the
applicant has provided information indicating that
most units are already leased; that there was concern
on the part of the Planning Commission that the
starker elevations be positioned out of the public
view; the foam articulation on the exterior is
protected by tubular steel; and embellishment of the
tubular steel could be considered if the Council so
directs.
Mayor Hunter opened the public hearing.
Greg Call, consultant from Storage Works, 17805
Skypark Circle, Suite E, Irvine, representing
Asadurian Investments, stated he was available for
questions.
In response to Council, Mr. Call stated that his
company performed a feasibility study for Asadurian
Investments and an additional study, as directed by
the Planning Department, in regard to the demand for
storage units; the studies indicate a demand for
additional storage units in the City; that the effect
of changing the FAR would reduce the net rentable
square footage of the project; that he concurs with
the Planning Commission's decision that a reduction is
not necessary; the current FAR complies with all fire
regulations insuring that fire trucks can pass freely
on site; the Planning staff indicated that they were
comfortable with the FAR; and the applicant is willing
to comply with any fire regulations that address
public safety.
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Mr. Hogan stated that as the newly appointed Community
Development Director, he was not involved in any
detailed analysis of the project until recently; the
applicant is correct that the project does meet the
turning radius required by the fire department;
however, the plan assumes that no vehicles will be
allowed inside to offload materials, when in reality,
that seems not to be the case; and that he is
concerned about the FAR.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Kueny gave the
history on the General Plan FAR. He expressed concern
regarding how diligent parking enforcement would be
within the storage project.
Councilmember Harper stated that it is reasonable to
assume that no one will move materials by hand - truck;
renters will drive up to their storage unit to offload
from their vehicle; therefore the aisles have to be
wide enough to accommodate emergency response vehicle
as well as other vehicles.
In response to Councilmember Harper, Mr. Call stated
that to improve the view of the project from Los
Angeles Avenue, the elevations could be redesigned to
more closely resemble apartment buildings.
In response to Councilmember Mikos, Councilmember
Millhouse, who had watched the Planning Commission
meeting, stated that Commissioner Parvin's negative
vote for this project was generated by her concern
that this project would generate very few jobs for the
City, as opposed to some other type of industrial
development.
Councilmember Mikos stated that she supports the
formation of an Ad Hoc Committee; she does not believe
people will want to hand -truck their belongings to the
storage units; that blocking the aisles with trucks
off - loading goods will be a safety hazard; and she
concurs with Councilmembers Harper and Wozniak that
the .76 FAR level will create a dangerous situation,
which she could not support.
Ken Carren, project architect, 24338 E1 Toro Road,
Suite E -217, Laguna Woods, in response to Council,
stated that reducing the FAR would not necessarily
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affect the drive aisle width, as he could eliminate
the entire second story of Building A to bring the
project into compliance with the FAR; the facility has
been designed to accommodate a hook and ladder fire
vehicle along with another vehicle in the drive aisle;
the intensity of use would only be approximately 5 car
trips per hour; it would be very uncommon that two
vehicles would be in the drive aisle at the same time;
the applicant is not concerned that a fire truck would
be unable to get through; the City Engineer has
already required the widening of the aisles to his
satisfaction; and the design of the project is more
commercial than residential in style.
In response to Councilmember Mikos, Mr. Carren stated
that the entire drive aisle is a fire lane.
In response to Councilmember Mikos, Mr. Brown stated
that staff's initial concern was that there be
sufficient stacking room in the driveway for a large
vehicle, such as the largest rental truck, to wait at
the gate before gaining access to the storage unit;
subsequent investigation showed that larger, eighteen -
wheeled tractor trailers frequently visit these
storage facility sites and are driven by professional
drivers who would have the experience to know to park
parallel in the street prior to accessing the site;
and that the drive aisle widths were reviewed for
turning radii for eighteen- wheeled trucks, not for
fire response vehicles, as that was left to the Fire
District to determine.
In response to Councilmember Mikos, Mr. Hogan stated
that the minimum width required for a fire lane is 24-
feet; the drive aisles for this project are 30 -feet
wide; and to expect vehicles to park in the remaining
6 -feet, is unrealistic. He indicated that the Fire
Department would find parking in the lane to be
illegal; and this issue did not come up when the
Planning Commission considered the project.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt stated
that there is one Written Statement card opposing the
project and a letter opposing the project from A -Z
Storage.
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Councilmember Millhouse stated that there appears to
be a genuine demand for an additional storage facility
and it would be beneficial to have an Ad Hoc Committee
work with the applicant on alternatives to widening
the drive aisles, such as installing fire sprinklers,
and to discuss enhancements to the architecture.
Councilmember Harper concurred with Councilmember
Millhouse that enough issues have been raised to
warrant the formation of an Ad Hoc Committee; and that
there appears to be a need for additional storage
units in the City, as he has visited the owner of A -Z
Storage and learned that he plans to expand the
facility off -site.
Councilmembers Millhouse and Wozniak volunteered to
serve on the Ad Hoc Committee to work with the
applicant on the issues.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Mikos
seconded a motion to: 1) Continue this item with public
hearing open to October 16, 2002; and 2) Approve the
appointment of Councilmembers Millhouse and Wozniak to an
Ad Hoc Committee to meet with staff to negotiate a proposed
Development Agreement with Asadurian Investments for
Council's consideration on October 16, 2002. The motion
carried by unanimous voice vote.
B. Zoning Ordinance Amendment Case No. 2002 -04 Consider
an Ordinance to Amend Chapter 17.30 of the Moorpark
Municipal Code Related to Lighting Regulations. Staff
Recommendation: 1) Open the public hearing, accept
public testimony, and close the public hearing; 2)
adopt Resolution No. 2002- , to adopt the Negative
Declaration prepared on behalf of Zoning Ordinance
Amendment Case No. 2002 -04; and 3) introduce Ordinance
No. , for first reading approving Zoning Ordinance
Amendment Case No. 2002 -04. Schedule second reading
and adoption for September 4, 2002.
Mr. Bobardt gave the staff report.
In response to Councilmember Mikos, Mr. Bobardt stated
that he is not aware of the recommendations proposed
by Moorpark College astronomers during the Hidden
Creek hearings; low pressure sodium lighting is
favored by most astronomers because it is at a low
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band width, making it easy to filter out; and the new
standards do not take into consideration what was
specifically recommended by Moorpark College for their
observatory.
Councilmember Mikos stated that it would seem that it
would be important to have the recommendations of the
astronomers from Moorpark College taken into
consideration for the new standards.
Councilmember Harper stated that as a member of the
Astronomy Department at Moorpark College, he could
look into the matter; the Dark Sky Initiative website
promotes criteria for installing astronomically
friendly outdoor lighting and encourages the use of
low pressure sodium lighting; unfortunately the light
generated by this type of lighting is an ugly, bright,
yellow- orange color; the proposal in the staff report
encourages the use of filters on telescopes that
eliminate this light; another criteria promoted by the
Dark Sky Initiate is for shielding on light fixtures
to eliminate light scatter upward and direct the light
downward, which is also mentioned in the staff report;
and it might be beneficial for the College to make
comments on that section of the Ordinance before it is
adopted.
In response to Council, Mr. Bobardt stated that the
rationale behind the prohibition of laser lights came
from input obtained from the Dark Sky Association's
model lighting ordinance, which also prohibits search
lights pointed skyward; any use of laser lights
requires a federal permit; it was staff's intention
that the prohibition of laser lights would be for an
on -going use not a special one -time event for which a
permit would be issued; and that if proper permits
were obtained for a laser light show there would be no
violation.
Councilmember Harper stated that companies that put on
laser light shows do obtain the proper permits and
follow FAA regulations so there is not much of a
problem to the observatories; and allowing laser light
shows with a temporary use permit would seem
appropriate.
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In response to Councilmember Harper's concern
regarding what guidelines staff will use to judge the
appropriate color temperature of lighting, Mr. Bobardt
stated that staff will be making a judgment call on a
case by case basis, between the use of metal halide
lights with a bluer color tone where color rendition
is important, for example at an auto sales lot where
distinguishing the color of the vehicles is important,
and the use of high pressure sodium lights with a
pinker color tone where warm colors are used to
highlight architecture.
In response to Councilmember Millhouse, Mr. Bobardt
stated that the code was amended to alleviate the need
for staff to test a site, since a photometric plan is
required for all commercial, industrial and
residential projects, which reveals the light candles
on a grid for every 10 -, up to 25 -feet; however, the
light meter is a still a good tool for Code
Enforcement to use to test for light spill -over.
In response to Councilmember Mikos, Mr. Bobardt stated
that the proposed change to the standard is for 950 of
the grid points on the photometric plan to comply with
the maximum 7 -foot candles, as opposed to the current
standard of 100 %; and the Ordinance is written to
require enforcement of whichever are the stricter
standards, the current standards or standards to be
adopted by the State in 2005.
Mayor Hunter opened the public hearing.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt stated
that there were no speakers.
MOTION: Councilmember Millhouse
Harper seconded a motion to: 1)
public hearing open to September
staff to request Moorpark C011E
provide comments on the draft
carried by unanimous voice vote.
10. PRESENTATION /ACTION /DISCUSSION:
moved and Councilmember
Continue this item with
18, 2002; and 2) Direct
!ge staff to review and
Ordinance. The motion
A. Consider American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) Use
Agreement. Staff Recommendation: Approve five -year use
agreement with American Youth Soccer Organization, as
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submitted subject to final language approved by City
Manager and City Attorney and authorize the City
Manager to execute the Agreement on behalf of the
City.
Mr. Hartnett gave the staff report.
Mr. Montes stated that he concurs that the Hold
Harmless Clause is appropriate, consistent with past
practices, and is authorized by current prevailing law
in the State of California.
Councilmember Millhouse recommended deleting the word
"sole" in the Indemnification Clause, to reflect a
comparable negligence standard between the AYSO and
the city of Moorpark.
Tom Bradford, Regional Commissioner for AYSO, 13760
Donnybrook Lane, Moorpark, stated that the
Indemnification Clause should reflect mutual
indemnification; the prevailing principles in the
State of California are comparative negligence; and
any other arrangement would be unjust and inconsistent
with California law. He continued by stating that the
City should consider reducing the fees for rentals as
for years AYSO has provided this consideration for
over 200 Moorpark children.
In response to Councilmember Millhouse, Mr. Bradford
stated that AYSO Board meetings cost approximately
$20 -30 an hour, the meetings last about 2 hours, and
are held 20 times per year.
In response to Councilmember Mikos, Ms. Lindley stated
that the City has not had any instance where they have
been held liable in any of the City parks; the City
charges the major youth sports organizations only
$1.00 to use the park playing field; when a group is
using a City park, there is the concern of increased
liability; and that the normal charge for using a
field is $10.00 per hour.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Lindley stated that
this is the same Indemnification that the Moorpark
School District signs when they use City playing
fields.
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In response to Councilmember Harper's concerns about
the sole negligence clause, Mr. Montes stated that
when a City -owned and maintained sports facility is
used by a non -City sports program, at virtually no
cost to that program, it would be standard to try to
minimize the City's liability to the greatest extent
possible. If the word "sole" is removed from the
contract, the typical result would be that when an
injury occurs and a lawsuit results, the City could
end up in a dispute with the other party over the cost
for defense and may ultimately, have to pay those
costs.
In response to Councilmember Harper's inquiry
regarding how the cost of insurance for AYSO is
affected by leaving the language in tact, Mr. Montes
stated that the clause is not limited to the cost of
insurance and AYSO may have additional concerns.
Councilmember Millhouse stated that AYSO can name the
City as additional insured under their policy and the
insurance company would provide the defense.
Mr. Montes stated that the insurance company could
dispute whether they should pay the cost for the
defense unless it is clear in the agreement which
entity will pay for the defense.
Councilmember Millhouse stated that the insurance
coverage for negligence on the part of the policy
holder would require that the insurance company
provide a defense; the potential that the City would
be responsible for the cost of defense is remote; and
the fact that the City only gains $1.00 a year from
this agreement is offset by the intangible benefits of
a low crime rate in the community, which can be
attributed in part, to giving the 2,000 or more AYSO
participants something constructive to do with their
time. He went on to state that he would be willing to
discuss staff's concerns regarding the fees as part of
a committee discussion or as a separate agenda item.
In response to Councilmember Mikos, Ms. Lindley stated
that she does not recall a recent change to the fee
schedule for non - profits.
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Councilmember Harper stated that the fee the City is
charging for the use of a meeting room seems high; and
staff may want to do a comparable study of what the
Moorpark Unified School District and Moorpark College
charge non - profit organizations for the use of their
meeting rooms.
MOTION: Councilmember Millhouse moved and Councilmember
Harper seconded a motion to: 1) Approve five -year Use
Agreement with American Youth Soccer Organization, with a
change to the indemnification language to delete the word
"sole" and that the final language be subject to approval
by the City Manager and City Attorney; and 2) Authorize the
City Manager to execute the Agreement on behalf of the
City.
In response to Councilmember Harper, Mr. Montes stated
that by removing the word 'sole" from the
Indemnification Agreement, the City's insurance is
protected up to $1 million for each occurrence. He
further stated that it would not be his preference to
include "mutual indemnification ".
Councilmember Harper stated that the coverage seems
adequate for most broken legs and he is comfortable
supporting the motion.
In response to Mr. Kueny, Mr. Montes stated that he
would concur with the removal of the word "sole ";
however, he would not be in favor of including "mutual
indemnification ".
In response to Councilmember Mikos, Mr. Kueny stated
that the long term impact of removing the word "sole"
cannot be known until there is an accident; the City
does its best to maintain the parks in a safe manner;
and the organizations using the parks are assisting as
they can.
The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
In response to Councilmember Millhouse, Mayor Hunter
requested that the Parks and Recreation Commission
look into the issue of the fee structure for
organizations in the community with consideration
given to reducing fees charged to non - profits.
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B. Discussion of Traffic Issues on Cedarpine Lane. Staff
Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate.
Mr. Gilbert gave the staff report.
Councilmember Mikos stated that as members of the
Transportation and Streets Committee, she and
Councilmember Millhouse do not agree on the three -way
stop at the corner of Cedarpine and Deering Lanes.
She indicated that she opposes the stop signs as they
will create more of a problem and seem inappropriate.
Councilmember Millhouse stated that a variety of
methods to control speed on Cedarpine Lane have been
tried and been unsuccessful; staff's recommendation
for continued enforcement and public educational
outreach efforts is not feasible due to lack of
available resources within the Moorpark Police
Department; and he sees the stop signs as the only
alternative.
Councilmember Harper stated that he lives near a
similar situation and he would not advocate placing a
stop sign at the exit of a cul -de -sac.
Councilmember Millhouse stated that the neighbors in
the area want the stop sign and regardless that this
is not a common practice, he feels there is not a
downside to placing this one stop sign.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt stated
that there were no speakers.
Mayor Hunter stated that the risk is greater if the
stop sign is not in place; and he concurs with
Councilmember Millhouse that with the downhill speed,
curve, and volume of Cedarpine Lane traffic at Deering
Lane, the stop sign is warranted.
MOTION: Councilmember Millhouse moved and Mayor Hunter
seconded a motion to return to Council on September 4,
2002, with a Resolution for the installation of a three -way
stop at the intersection of Cedarpine and Deering Lanes.
The motion carried by vote 4 -0, with Councilmember Mikos
abstaining.
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AT THIS POINT in the meeting a recess was declared. The time
was 9:16 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 9:40 p.m.
C. Consideration of Remaining Outstanding Issues - Toll
Brothers (Moorpark Country Club Estates). Staff
Recommendation: 1) Direct the applicant to file the
Minor Modifications and direct the Community
Development Director to approve the modifications as
indicated; 2) Direct the second amendment to the
Settlement Agreement, subject to final language
approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, and
authorize the Mayor to execute said second amendment;
and 3) Direct staff not to issue additional building
permits until Toll files the Minor Modification and
second amendment to the Settlement Agreement; and
staff has determined the Minor Modification
application to be complete and the second amendment to
be consistent with Council action.
Mr. Hogan gave the staff report. He provided the
following changes to the Attachments in the agenda
report:
1) Item No. 4. on stamped page 197 should also
include a separate maintenance program for the
orchards and address the issues of maintenance of
orchards close to residential developments; and
2) Item No. 5. on stamped page 198, next to last
line from the end, instead of "Community Development
Director through... ", it should read "Community
Development Director according to the elements in the
approved Perimeter ... "; and
3) Item No. 9 as it continues on stamped page
200, the sixth line down, should read "Championship
Drive" rather than "C" Street; and
4) Item No. 10 on stamped page 200 should
indicate the "50th" home of Phase 1 rather than the
95th- home.
Craig Messi, representing Toll Brothers, 7142 Trivino
Drive, Moorpark, stated that they share the City's
concerns about safety, both for their residents and
the community at large. He described the progress
made on the project. He further stated that they
share the City's disappointment with Toll not being
able to fulfill certain requirements prior to the
first Certificate of Occupancy; they agree to the new
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timeframes for the completion of the improvements;
that meeting the timeframes is also dependent on the
City and other agencies meeting their deadlines; and
they were disappointed to learn that additional
building permits will be not issued.
Mr. Messi informed the Council that Toll Brothers is
working to complete the golf course parking lot in
time to host the Boys and Girls Club tournament on
September 30th; new guidelines issued by the City have
required redesign of the last 9 holes of the golf
course, which will cause delays; they will be
responding to each violation enumerated in a memo
dated July 3, 2002, regarding Country Club Estates,
but want to note that some of the violations have been
misrepresented; they have never received a Stop Order
on the site and have always responded to corrections
or requirements set down by the City; and he commended
both the City agencies and outside agencies for taking
up the challenge to allow Toll to have approvals
resulting in their first home being scheduled for
delivery next week.
Dick Pool Associated Transportation Engineers,
representing Toll Brothers, 7142 Trivino Drive,
Moorpark, gave a presentation on roadway designs to
meet the Tentative Tract conditions and Caltrans
standards. He discussed the installation of the
traffic signal at Grimes Canyon Road; and the levels
of service at "C" or better with adequate sight
distance for the three intersections on the project.
Cary Lowe, Land Use attorney, representing Toll
Brothers, 55 South Lake Avenue, Pasadena, addressed
issues related to project conditions imposed with
Minor Modification No. 3 and an error in the record as
contained in City Council Resolution No. 2001 -1875,
Section 3., Item 6., stating "Applicant's
proportionate share shall also be defined to include
frontage along Walnut Canyon Road for a distance of
500 ± feet south of the southeasterly corner of the
subject property as shown on the Tentative Map for
Tract No. 4620." He stated that in reviewing the
minutes and video tape from the City Council meeting,
there is no mention of this requirement; the
Resolution needs to be corrected, as this directly
affects proposed revisions to the project conditions
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as presented in Item No. 6. of Attachment No. 2 of
this agenda report, which states, "or as otherwise
stipulated in the Settlement Agreement Amendment 2...,"
which is too open -ended and they request that it be
stricken. He further stated that they have no
problems or concerns with the rest of the items.
Michael Cosenza, a Moorpark resident, local teacher,
and a buyer of a Country Club Estates home, stated
that he has been in escrow for 18- months; he
appreciates the Council's previous actions in support
of the future homeowners of Country Club Estates; the
buyers left the last Council meeting with the
understanding that Certificates of Occupancy would not
be delayed due to conditions related to the roads and
the golf course and that 95 homes in Phase 1 would be
permitted to proceed and building permits would not be
subject to those conditions; however, this staff
report seems to reflect differently. He requested
that the Council accept Toll Brothers' counter-
proposals to keep the project moving, as many buyers
are living in temporary housing waiting for close of
escrow. He asked the Council to remove the condition
requiring the CC &R's to prohibit the use of golf
carts, as State law allows their use on any roadway
that has a speed limit of 35 mph or less. He reminded
the Council and staff that the home buyers are the
ones caught in the middle of this struggle between the
applicant and the City.
Mayor Hunter clarified that there is a distinction
between low speed vehicles and golf carts; golf carts
are prohibited on any public streets in the State of
California because they do not have seat belts, head
lights, license plates, and are not registered with
the State.
Michael Sullivan, a Moorpark resident and buyer of
Lot -1 in Country Club Estates, stated he is
uncomfortable with Item No. 2. of Attachment No. 2, as
his family is living in temporary housing at this time
and are only days away from occupying their home as
long as the City does not hold up Certificates of
Occupancy.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt stated
that 9 Written Statement cards supporting the comments
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made by Michael Cosenza were submitted by Moorpark
residents: Sohair Asaad, Abul Arastu, Kris Hansen,
Mary Leyden, Patrick Leyden, Berill Mitchell, Joan
Mitchell, Michael Pocito, and Sharon Pocito; and 1
Written Statement card was submitted by Mike Nix,
General Manager for Moorpark Country Club, 11800
Championship Drive, Moorpark, opposing staff's
recommendation to stop issuing building permits for
the project.
In response to Councilmember Harper, Mr. Messi stated
that the sewer lift system for the Tract's sewer
system will be operational by next Tuesday.
In response to Councilmember Mikos, Mr. Hogan agreed
that Item No. 10. of Attachment No. 2 should also be
changed from occupancy of 95th home of Phase 1 to
occupancy of 50th home of Phase 1. He clarified that
this change would not delay any of the occupancies
that are at, or near completion.
In response to Councilmember Mikos, Mr. Kueny stated
that in regard to Item No. 11 of Attachment No. 2, the
intent is that as long as the developer controls the
vote, they would cast an affirmative ballot. He
clarified that if an Assessment District ballot
measure occurs, the developer would have to cast
affirmative ballots for the lots they still own.
In response to Councilmember Mikos, Mr. Kueny stated
that Item No. 13. of Attachment No. 2 refers strictly
to City use of the golf course, not, for example, the
Boys and Girls Club.
In response to Councilmember Mikos, Mr. Kueny
confirmed that it was not the City that held up the
developer from making the improvements to Walnut
Canyon Road.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Messi stated that it
was a Caltrans suggestion, not a working condition
that Toll Brothers negotiate with the private land
owner for the relocation of his driveway on Walnut
Canyon Road.
In response to Councilmember Mikos, Mr. Hogan
confirmed that draft CC &R's have already been
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submitted and that Item No. 2 of Attachment No. 1
could be amended to reflect that change.
In response to Councilmember Mikos, Mr. Kueny stated
that the Tract is laid out in such a way that
precludes golf carts from being used to travel on
private roads to get to the club house or the golf
course.
In response to Mayor Hunter's concern for holding Toll
Brothers accountable for the safety improvements that
have been promised to the community, without holding
the residents as hostages, Mr. Kueny stated that it is
possible to complete the amendment to the Settlement
Agreement within a few weeks with the only consequence
being the curtailment of building permit issuance.
In response to Mayor Hunter's request to hear Toll
Brothers explanation for their continued deviations
from the approved plans, Mr. Messi gave an example of
one instance of their substitution when approved
corrugated metal pipe reacted adversely, during
testing, to the soil on site and cast -in -place pipe
was proposed as a substitute with the full knowledge
of, and without any objection from, the City Engineer,
who commented that he would not support cast -in -place
pipe in a public- right -of -way, but that it would be
acceptable for use under the driving range.
Mayor Hunter stated that the substitution of pipe is
in violation of the approved plans and the City
Engineer's verbal approval is not sufficient
authorization to alter the approved plans, which is a
similar situation to the landscaping that was
installed without an approved plan.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Messi stated he
understands the Council's frustration; however, they
were led to believe by the consultants that approval
of the landscape plans was imminent and along with the
verbal approval of the former Community Development
Director, they went ahead with the installation of
landscaping on the slopes. He further stated that
when Toll Brothers discovers anything going wrong on
the site, they move quickly to correct the concern,
while if City staff finds something wrong, they
immediately conclude something devious is transpiring.
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In response to Councilmember Mikos, Mr. Messi stated
that he is not aware of any testing that concluded
that cast -in -place pipe fails within five years; cast -
in -place pipe has been used extensively at the Wood
Ranch golf course in Simi Valley, which is much older
that five years; and that Toll Brothers did not flaunt
the conditions of approval, but did move forward upon
verbal approvals rather than written approvals.
In response to Councilmember Harper, Mr. Messi
explained that the original condition for Walnut
Canyon Road in Minor Modification No. 3, showed that
Toll Brothers would pay their prorata share of the
Walnut corridor improvements; Mr. Lowe is objecting to
the sentence that has been added, that not only would
Toll Brothers contribute to their share of the
improvements, but would now be required to improve
500 -feet of roadway to the south of the project.
Mr. Kueny stated that since the West Pointe project
has been approved, the intent of the condition is that
each developer would informally follow the Walnut
Canyon Corridor Study to improve their fair share; and
that staff will make the necessary changes to the
condition, which will require that the Resolution
return to the Council for approval.
Councilmember Millhouse stated that there is a
distrust present between the developer and the City, a
compromise must be found to allow this project to move
forward for the benefit of those who need to move into
the homes; it is understandable that the developer is
concerned that approvals must move through the City
processes in a timely manner; conversely, quality
plans need to be submitted in order to avoid multiple
changes; and he is open to suggestions from the
Council on how to move forward.
Dick Hunsaker, civil engineer for Toll Bros. from
Hunsaker and Associates, stated that the corrugated
metal pipe was shown on the grading plan; it was
brought out to the site; Mr. Brown asked that it be
tested prior to installation for reaction to the soil,
which is a normal procedure; it failed; therefore a
substitution of cast -in -place pipe was made.
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Mr. Messi stated that from his company's point of
view, their civil engineer has now addressed all
changes required by the City; and that they would like
to begin construction of the homes for 60 buyers who
purchased approximately three months ago; Toll
Brothers has invested a great deal of money in this
project and the community; and is not going to do
anything to risk that investment.
Councilmember Harper stated that the process this
project is following is not working due to the length
of time between Council meetings; more problems arise
between meetings than are resolved; and asked if a
Council committee could be formed to authorize the
Mayor and another Councilmember to work with staff to
make decisions on issuance of building permits and
allow the buyers to move into their homes more
quickly.
Mr. Kueny stated that the Council has already made a
decision on 95 occupancies and may direct staff to
start issuing building permits as they deem necessary;
once the amendment to the Settlement Agreement is
concluded, there should be no more issues; and the
only remaining questions is when Toll Brothers will
sign the amended Settlement Agreement.
Councilmember Harper stated that the City Manager is
being optimistic and it would be helpful to have a
Council committee work on this without bringing every
little issue back to a public hearing.
Councilmember Mikos stated that the Council committee
is a possibility, but she does not believe it will
provide an incentive for the developer to cooperate;
allowing them to construct the 95 homes before signing
the amended Settlement Agreement does not guarantee
that more issues will not materialize; and that there
must be some incentive that will cost them money to
make them cooperate.
Councilmember Millhouse stated that it appears that
the only remaining issues are the prerequisites and
the change to the Minor Modification No. 3., in regard
to Walnut Canyon Road, which can be resolved prior to
the amended Settlement Agreement; therefore he
proposed that the Council authorize issuing up to 60
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building permits with the stipulation that Toll
Brothers sign the amendment to the Settlement
Agreement within a few days.
Councilmember Harper stated that in conversation with
Mr. Messi prior to the meeting, it is apparent that
Toll Brothers has some problems with the timing of
some of the items in the amended Settlement Agreement.
In response to Council's concerns about whether the
Brown Act would be violated if a Council committee
made decisions without benefit of a public hearing,
Mr. Montes stated that there would be a problem if
decisions were made to change conditions of approval;
however, with a limited scope of solving problems as
they arise on a daily basis, and by working with staff
to finalize the language of the amendment to the
Settlement Agreement, there should be no violation of
the law.
Councilmember Harper suggested that the Mayor be
authorized to sign the amended Settlement Agreement
pending final language review by the City Attorney and
the concurrence of staff.
Mr. Montes stated that to the extent that there are
changes or issues in the field, there should be a
requirement expressly stated in the amended Settlement
Agreement that a signature from the City Manager or
the City Engineer authorizing the deviation from the
approved plans is required.
The Council concurred and indicated that there should
be no verbal approvals.
Mayor Hunter stated that the developer is to be held
accountable without placing the residents in the
middle of the dispute; that he was comfortable with
the Council direction made on July 21St in regard to
the number of building permits; and asked staff if
there is anything in the amended Settlement Agreement
that violates the Council direction to build Phase 1
containing the 95 lots.
Mr. Kueny responded that in the terms of the amendment
to the Settlement Agreement there is no violation to
the Council's direction; however, the staff
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recommendation is that no more building permits be
issued until the amended Settlement Agreement is
signed.
Councilmember Millhouse suggested that the homes under
construction and those pending in plan review, which
together total 54, should be allowed to move forward
while the amended Settlement Agreement is under
consideration; and then upon signing of the amendment
to the Settlement Agreement, proceed with the
remainder of the 95 units. He concurred with
Councilmember Harper that a Council committee, working
with the applicant and staff, would ensure that the
timeline for consideration of plans moves forward in a
reasonable manner.
MOTION: Councilmember Millhouse moved to: 1) Create an Ad
Hoc Committee to meet with Toll Brothers and the City on
subjects not requiring a public hearing; 2) Authorize 54
building permits to the developer; 3) Effectuate amendment
to the Settlement Agreement within the next 10 -days in
meetings with the Ad Hoc Committee, the developer, and City
staff, to return to the Council at the next regular
meeting; and 4) Issue the remaining building permits up to
the 95 units in Phase 1, upon the execution of the second
amendment to the Settlement Agreement.
A discussion followed between Council and staff which
focused on whether the amended Settlement Agreement
needs to come back to the Council for approval; and
the option to include timelines where the City is the
sole decision maker.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Lowe stated that Toll
Brothers would be comfortable with that motion;
however, he reiterated his discomfort with the one
provision regarding the conditions dealing with Walnut
Canyon Road.
The motion was tabled to allow Council and staff to discuss
the Walnut Canyon Road improvement issue.
A discussion followed regarding Item 6. of Attachment
No. 2; and it was Mr. Kueny's recommendation that the
Minor Modification return to the Council as a separate
issue to allow time for the Community Development
Director to conduct research to make sure Toll
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Brothers' improvements to Walnut Canyon Road interface
with those being made by the West Pointe development.
Councilmember Millhouse withdrew his prior motion.
MOTION: Councilmember Millhouse moved and Councilmember
Harper seconded a motion: 1) Appoint Mayor Hunter and
Councilmember Millhouse to serve on an Ad Hoc Committee to
consider the amended Settlement Agreement Minor
Modification No. 3 and the Walnut Canyon Road condition; 2)
Allow a maximum of 54 building permits until the second
amendment to the Settlement Agreement is signed; 3) Develop
a City Performance Criterion to be included in the amended
Settlement Agreement; and 4) Issue the remaining building
permits up to the 95 units in Phase 1, upon the execution
of the second amendment to the Settlement Agreement. The
motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
Discussion followed regarding the golf cart use, and
it was decided that the issue would be covered within
the items to be considered by the Ad Hoc Committee.
D. Adopt Resolution Approving the Funding of Consultant
Services Required to Consider Formation of a New
Citywide Lighting and Landscaping Assessment District
(AD03 -1). Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No.
2002 -1993, approving an appropriation from the General
Fund Reserve to fund the subject efforts.
Mr. Gilbert gave the staff report.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt stated
that there were no speakers.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Mikos
seconded a motion to Adopt Resolution No. 2002 -1993,
approving an appropriation from the General Fund Reserve to
fund the subject efforts. The motion carried by unanimous
roll call vote.
E. Consider Funding for Fifth Grade D.A.R.E. Program.
Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed
appropriate.
Mayor Hunter stated that due to budget curtailments
the Moorpark Unified School District has been forced
to eliminate their portion of contribution towards the
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funding for the Fifth Grade D.A.R.E. officer; and the
City would need to contribute 1000 of the funding if
the program is to continue. He outlined the benefits
of the program in preventing alcohol and drug abuse
among children; and stated that there are sufficient
funds in the City's budget to contribute the $36,000.
Councilmember Millhouse cited recent crime statistics
and commended Captain LeMay and his officers on the
decline in crime and the city of Moorpark's continued
ranking as the safest city in the County of Ventura.
He offered his support for the continuance of the
D.A.R.E. program.
Michael Cosenza, a Moorpark resident and a teacher at
Flory school, spoke in support of the program as
teaching valuable lessons and for giving children the
opportunity to develop a rapport with the D.A.R.E.
officer.
Melissa Nizdil, a Moorpark resident and local teacher,
spoke in support of the D.A.R.E. program as essential
to the education of the youth in Moorpark.
Gerald Goldstein, a Moorpark
opposition to the continued fund
Public Radio's broadcasts
ineffectiveness of the D.A.R.E.
his own concerns regarding the
having law enforcement on campus.
resident, spoke in
Lng and cited National
reporting on the
program; and stated
negative impacts of
MOTION: Councilmember Millhouse moved and Councilmember
Harper seconded a motion to approve the allocation of funds
from the current budget to fund the fifth grade D.A.R.E.
Program.
Councilmember Harper stated that when he was a member
of the School Board a study was performed on the
advocacy of the D.A.R.E. program and the results were
mixed; regardless, it is a very popular program with
the community; and it does make children more
comfortable in talking with law enforcement.
Councilmember Mikos stated that she has attended some
of the D.A.R.E. program graduations where students
have read poignant essays about their participation,
and she is in support of continuing the funding.
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The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
11. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Councilmember Wozniak requested the minutes from the
Special Meeting of July 17, 2002, be pulled from Item ll.A.
for individual consideration.
Councilmember Mikos requested the minutes from the Special
Meeting of July 10, 2002, be pulled from Item 11.A. for
individual consideration.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Mikos
seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar with the
exception of the July 10 and July 17, 2002, minutes in Item
ll.A. and Items ll.F. and ll.L., which were pulled for
individual consideration. The motion carried by unanimous roll
call vote.
A. Consider Approval of Minutes of Special Meeting of
June 19, 2002.
Staff Recommendation: Approve minutes as processed.
B. Consider Approval of Warrant Register for Fiscal Year
2001 -2002 - August 21, 2002.
Manual Warrants
Voided Warrants
Payroll Liability
Warrants
110074
109920 & 110010 &
110033
109853 - 109860
$ 4,586.24
$ (15, 941. 22 )
$ 13,712.97
Regular Warrants 109871 - 110053 & $1,297,722.90
110188 - 110229 & $ 295,533.48
110351 - 110374 $ 6,908.63
Staff Recommendation: Approve the warrant register.
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FOR
August 21, 2002
Consider Approval of Warrant Register for Fiscal Year
2002 -2003 - August 21, 2002.
Manual Warrants 109744 -
109861 -
110075 -
110230 -
Payroll Liability 109863 -
Warrants 110080 -
110233 -
109747 & $ 240,522.47
109862 &
110079 &
110232 $ 2,116.46
109870 & $13,713.76
110087 & $13,975.90
110240 $ 13,678.37
Regular Warrants 110054 - 110073 & $ 15,930.70
110088 - 110187 & $182,445.89
110241 - 110350 $ 26,356.74
Staff Recommendation: Approve the warrant register.
Ventura Council of Governments Revised Joint Powers
Agreement. Staff Recommendation: Ratify the revised
Joint Powers Agreement.
E. Consider Adoption of Resolution Pursuant to Public
Hearing Held July 17, 2002, for Tax Equity Fiscal
Responsibility Act (TEFRA) Related to Vintage Crest
Senior Apartments (GPA 2002 -01, ZC 2002 -01, RPD 2002-
02), on Application by USA Properties Fund, Inc. Staff
Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2002 -1994.
G. Adopt Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year 2002/2003
Budget by Establishing Project 8049 for Consultant
Services Required to Investigate the Feasibility and
Cost Related to the Possible Establishment of a
Prohibition or Restriction of Non -Local Truck Traffic
on Route 118 Between the Route 23 Freeway and Route
34. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2002-
1995, approving an appropriation and budget amendment
to fund the subject consultant services.
H. Consider Quarterly Treasurer's Report. Staff
Recommendation: Receive and file Quarterly Treasurer's
Report.
I. Consider Adoption of a Resolution of Intent Directing
the Planning Commission to Hold a Public Hearing and
Provide a Recommendation on a General Plan Amendment
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Related to Ai
Recommendation:
the Planning
amendments to
Plan, and pr(
Council.
3riculture /Residential Setbacks. Staff
Adopt Resolution 2002 -1996, directing
Commission to study appropriate
the Land Use Element of the General
Dvide a recommendation to the City
J. Consider Adoption of a Resolution Directing the
Planning Commission to Hold a Public Hearing and
Provide a Recommendation on Zoning Ordinance
Amendments to Chapters 17.20 (Uses by Zone), 17.28
(Standards for Specific Uses), 17.44 (Entitlement -
Process and Procedures), 17.60 (Amendments to the
General Plan, Specific Plans, Zoning Map and Zoning
Code), and 17.68 (Public Notice). Staff
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution 2002 -1997, directing
the Planning Commission to study revisions to the
Zoning Code concerning entitlement permit processing,
and provide a recommendation to the City Council.
K. Consider Appointment of New Building Official. Staff
Recommendation: Approve the appointment of Ray Young
as the City's Building Official under the Charles
Abbott & Associates contract.
M. Consider Setting a Public Hearing to Receive Testimony
to Update the City's Library Facilities Fee. Staff
Recommendation: Set a Public Hearing date of September
18, 2002, to receive testimony on updating the City's
Library Facilities Fee.
The following items were pulled for individual consideration:
11. A. Consider Approval of Minutes of Special Meeting of
July 10, 2002. Staff Recommendation: Approve minutes
as processed.
Councilmember Mikos stated that she had not been
present at the meeting of July 10, 2002.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember
Wozniak seconded a motion to approve the minutes of Special
Meeting of July 10, 2002. The motion carried by voice vote
4 -0, with Councilmember Mikos abstaining.
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Consider Approval of Minutes of Special Meeting of
July 17, 2002. Staff Recommendation: Approve minutes
as processed.
Councilmembers Harper and Wozniak stated that they
were not present at the Special Meeting of July 17,
2002.
MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember
Millhouse seconded a motion to approve the minutes of
Special Meeting of July 10, 2002. The motion carried by
voice vote 3 -0, with Councilmembers Harper and Wozniak
abstaining.
F. Consider Request from Moorpark Kiwanis to Waive Park
Rental Fees for Softball Tournament. Staff
Recommendation: Approve the request from Kiwanis of
Moorpark to waive park rental fees associated with
their Girls Softball Tournament, provided that they
pay all direct costs incurred by the City, including
one staff person dedicated to the Tournament.
Councilmember Millhouse stated that he had this item
pulled to highlight this tournament as a very
worthwhile activity.
MOTION: Councilmember Millhouse moved and Councilmember
Mikos moved to approve the request from Kiwanis of Moorpark
to waive park rental fees. The motion carried by unanimous
voice vote.
L. Consider Rescinding Approval for Agreements with
Southern California Edison Concerning the Unimproved
Road at Arroyo Vista Community Park and Signs and
Banners. Staff Recommendation: Rescind prior approval
for the following agreements with Southern California
Edison: November 17, 1999, Lease Agreement with
Southern California Edison regarding the unimproved
road at AVCP and April 5, 2000, License Agreement for
placement of signs and banners on ornamental street
lights.
Councilmember Millhouse stated that he pulled this
item to acknowledge the new representative, Glen
Becerra, from Southern California Edison, who is
sensitive to the needs of city government, as he is a
Councilmember from the City of Simi Valley.
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Councilmember Millhouse continued by stating his
concurrence with staff's recommendation to rescind
Council's actions regarding the signs and banners;
however, in light of the new representative from
Edison, he does not believe the statement contained on
page 380 in the second paragraph where staff does not
believe any attempt to gain a signed license agreement
for the road at AVCP, is accurate any longer, and
efforts should be made to explore this subject.
Mr. Kueny stated that Southern California Edison has
almost completed their grading; it would be nice if
they paid the City for back rent for the months of
use; and concurred that staff could wait to have
Council rescind the lease agreement for the road to
allow time for Councilmember Millhouse to work with
Southern California Edison, but that it may not be
needed due to progress on construction.
The Council concurred that Councilmember Millhouse
would work with Southern California Edison and that
the lease agreement for the road could be dealt with
when he reports back.
MOTION: Councilmember Millhouse moved and Councilmember
Mikos seconded a motion to rescind the prior approval for
the License Agreement with Southern California Edison for
placement of signs and banners on ornamental street lights.
The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
12. ORDINANCES:
None.
13. CLOSED SESSION:
Mr. Kueny requested that the City Council go into closed
session for discussion of Items 13.B (three cases), 13.F.,
and 13.G.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Mikos
seconded a motion to adjourn to closed session for a discussion
of Items 13.B. (three cases), 13.F., and 13.G. on the agenda.
The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. The time was 11:45
p.m.
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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)
F. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: APN 504 -0- 021 -195, Moorpark, CA 93021
Agency Negotiator: Steven Kueny, City Manager
Negotiation Parties: The City of Moorpark and Joe
Fedele
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
G. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: APN 506 -0- 042 -015, Moorpark, CA 93021
Agency Negotiator: Steven Kueny, City Manager
Negotiation Parties: The City of Moorpark and Bert and
Placide Curts
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
Present in closed session were Councilmembers Harper,
Mikos, Millhouse, and Parvin, and Mayor Hunter; Steven
Kueny, City Manager; Joseph Montes, City Attorney; Hugh
Riley, Assistant City Manager; Ken Gilbert, Public Works
Director (left the meeting at 12:03 a.m.); Barry Hogan,
Community Development Director (arrived at 12:03 a.m.); and
Deborah Traffenstedt, Assistant to City Manager /City Clerk.
The Council reconvened into open session at 12:20 a.m.,
August 22, 2003. Mr. Kueny stated that Items 13.B. (three
cases), 13.F., and 13.G. were discussed and that there was
no action to report.
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13. ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Hunter adjourned t
22, 2002.
ATTEST:
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Deborah S. Traffenst
City Clerk
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