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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2001 0117 CC REGMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL Moorpark, California January 17, 2001 A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark was held on January 17, 2001, 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 6:43 p.m. 2. INVOCATION: Pastor Tony Amatangelo, Life Spring Community Church, gave the invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilmember Mikos led the Pledge of Allegiance. 4. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Harper, Mikos, Millhouse, Wozniak and Mayor Hunter. Staff Present: Steven Kueny, City Manager; Hugh Riley, Assistant City Manager; Joseph Montes, Acting City Attorney; Ken Gilbert, Director of Public Works; Mary Lindley, Director of Community Services; Wayne Loftus, Director of Community Development; Dana Shigley, Director of Administrative Services; Captain Frank O'Hanlon, Sheriff's Department; Walter Brown, City Engineer; Deborah Traffenstedt, Assistant to City Manager /City Clerk; and La -Dell VanDeren, Deputy City Clerk. 5. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS: A. Introduction of Lynn Harris, Planning Manager, Community Development Department. Mayor Hunter introduced Lynn Harris, Planning Manager. B. Introduction of Steve Henley, Senior Management Analyst, Public Works /Community Services Department. Mayor Hunter introduced Steve Henley, Senior Management Analyst. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 2 January 17, 2001 5. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS: C. City Manager's Monthly Report. Mr. Kueny gave the monthly report, updating the Council on the activities of various departments. He stated that the Public Information function had been transferred to the Assistant City Manager. He discussed the planned expansion of City Hall and the plans for development of recreation facilities, including a community swimming pool. He discussed the annual goal setting process. 6. PUBLIC COMMENT: Gordon Mazur, 7505 Walnut Canyon Road, discussed a letter he had submitted to the Council pertaining to excessive speeds and truck traffic on Walnut Canyon Road. Eloise Brown, 13193 Annette Street, discussed the Waterworks District and possible desalination plant and expressed concern regarding increased fees. In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Gilbert discussed potential -" new standards for treatment that would be enforced by the Regional Water Control Board. He stated that he would provide the Council with a mailbox item on this subject. Gerald Goldstein, 11932 Los Angeles Avenue, discussed water quality. AT THIS POINT in the meeting, a recess was declared to convene the Redevelopment Agency. The time was 7:06 p.m. The Council reconvened at 7:30 p.m. 7. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA: None. 8. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Councilmember Wozniak requested an item on the February 7, 2001 agenda regarding the New West Symphony Orchestra. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 3 10. PRESENTATION /ACTION /DISCUSSION: January 17, 2001 Mayor Hunter announced that Items 10.A., 10.B., 10.C., and 10.D. would be called together. A. Consider Appointments to the Planning Commission. Staff Recommendation: Appoint five (5) Planning Commissioners to serve a two -year term ending December 2002. Ms. Traffenstedt gave the staff report. Chris Evans, 4430 Cedarglen Court, spoke about the Planning Commission appointments to be made. He encouraged the Council to reappoint the current Planning Commissioners. Councilmember Mikos stated that the decision is difficult, because there are very qualified people who have applied. She asked that those that do not get chosen stay active and involved. Councilmember Harper stated that he agreed with the statements of Chris Evans about the effectiveness of the - current Planning Commission. Mayor Hunter stated that he intended to nominate all five existing Planning Commissioners. MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved and Councilmember Millhouse seconded a motion to appoint Mark DiCecco as Planning Commissioner. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved and Councilmember Wozniak seconded a motion to appoint Paul Haller as Planning Commissioner. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to appoint Kipp Landis as Planning Commissioner. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved and Councilmember Mikos seconded a motion to appoint William Otto, Jr. as Planning Commissioner. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved and Councilmember Wozniak seconded a motion to appoint Janice Parvin as Planning Commissioner. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. B. Consider Appointments to the Parks and Recreation Commission. Staff Recommendation: Appoint five (5) Parks Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 4 January 17, 2001 and Recreation Commissioners to serve a two -year term ending December 2002. Mayor Hunter stated that the current Parks and Recreation Commissioners had a commendable attendance record and thanked them for their commitment. He stated that he intended to nominate Joseph Catrambone, Craig Chally, J. Quentin LaGuardi, Tom Pflaumer, and Sandra Thompson. MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved and Councilmember Wozniak seconded a motion to appoint Joseph Catrambone as Parks and Recreation Commissioner. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved and Councilmember Mikos seconded a motion to appoint Craig Chally as Parks and Recreation Commissioner. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to appoint Quentin LaGuardi as Parks and Recreation Commissioner. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved and Councilmember Wozniak seconded a motion to appoint Tom Pflaumer as Parks and Recreation -- Commissioner. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to appoint Sandra Thompson as Parks and Recreation Commissioner. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. C. Consider Appointments to the Senior Center Advisory Committee. Staff Recommendation: Appoint five (5) Senior Center Advisory Committee members to serve a two -year term ending December 2002. Mayor Hunter stated that he intended to nominate Morrie Abramson, Robert Moser, Mary Lou Murphy, Vera Sorrels, and Carole Woolsey. MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved and Councilmember Wozniak seconded a motion to appoint Morrie Abramson to the Senior Center Advisory Committee. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to appoint Robert Moser to the Senior Center Advisory Committee. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved and Councilmember Millhouse seconded a motion to appoint Mary Lou Murphy to the Senior Center Advisory Committee. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 5 January 17, 2001 MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to appoint Vera Sorrels to the Senior Center Advisory Committee. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved and Councilmember Wozniak seconded a motion to appoint Carole Woolsey to the Senior Center Advisory Committee. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. D. Consider Appointments to the Citizens Transportation Advisory Committee. Staff Recommendation: Appoint two (2) representatives and one (1) alternate to serve a two - year term ending December 2002. Councilmember Mikos stated that Gerald Squier had been a good representative and should be reappointed, and she also stated that Ron Miller was a qualified individual. Mayor Hunter stated that he intended to nominate Gerald Squier as a representative and John Brand as alternate. MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved and Councilmember Wozniak seconded a motion to appoint Gerald Squier as the City's representative -- to the Citizens Transportation Advisory Committee. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to appoint John Brand, Senior Management Analyst, as the alternate representative to the Citizens Transportation Advisory Committee. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. E. Consider Presentation and Discussion of "The Canvons" Specific Plan Proposed by Unocal Land and Development Company in the City of Simi Valley Adjacent to the City of Moorpark Easterly Boundary. Staff Recommendation: Receive information and presentation from "The Canyons" representative. Mr. Loftus gave the staff report and stated that Elaine Freeman would give the presentation. Elaine L. Freeman, 2509 E. Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Thousand Oaks, representing Unocal Land and Development Company, introduced Brian Kelly, Vice President of Unocal Land Development. She gave the Council a summary report about the proposed specific plan, including timeframes. She discussed their public outreach program including a website. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 6 January 17, 2001 In response to Councilmember Mikos, Ms. Freeman stated that they were willing to provide a tour of the property upon request. Ms. Freeman stated that she was the contact for any person requesting a tour. In response to Councilmember Harper's question regarding how traffic would be handled, Ms. Freeman discussed proposed State Route (SR) 118 and 23 expansion projects. She also stated that an east -to -west roadway was planned north of the freeway to alleviate traffic and emergency issues. Councilmember Millhouse discussed the need for Caltrans to add a second lane in each direction on SR -23. In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Freeman gave a contact telephone number and website address. F. Consider Changing the Name of Miller Drive (Formerly Science Drive) to Miller Parkway. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2001 -1805 changing the street name for the subject street segment. Mr. Gilbert gave the staff report. In response to Mr. Millhouse, Mayor Hunter stated that Mr. and Mrs. Miller were in favor of the street name change. Mr. Millhouse asked that staff send a letter to Thomas Guide Maps pertaining to the name change. MOTION: Councilmember Millhouse moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to approve the staff recommendation and directed staff to send a letter to the Thomas Brothers Map Guide pertaining to the name change. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. G. Consider Development of Artistic Rock Fountain/ Waterscape (Mountain Meadows Plaza) as a Part of the City's Art in Public Places Program. Staff Recommendation: Direct to staff to obtain design -build proposals. Mr. Riley gave the report. Councilmember Harper stated he would like to see the Council move forward with this art project. He also stated not much has been done with the art in public places and what has been done is not particularly attractive or creative. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 7 January 17, 2001 Councilmember Millhouse stated he concurred with Councilmember Harper and discussed an idea for sculpture pads in different areas of the City. He suggested an ad hoc committee. Councilmember Mikos stated she saw merit in both ideas and would like more information on the water use of a fountain. Councilmember Wozniak stated he concurred with looking at other ideas but did not want to create another level of bureaucracy. He also stated he agreed with having an ad hoc committee. Mr. Kueny stated that the Council had taken previous action on arts in public places and suggested that staff bring back a report on the next agenda with the background information. Councilmember Wozniak suggested the item be continued to February 7, 2001. CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to continue the item to February 7, 2001, and directed staff to provide further background information on prior City Council direction for art in public places. H. Consider Relocation of Chamber of Commerce Offices to 18 High Street. Staff Recommendation: Direct Staff to prepare a report outlining the feasibility of the relocation of the Moorpark Chamber of Commerce Offices to 18 High Street for further consideration by the Council and the Redevelopment Agency on February 7, 2001. Mr. Riley gave the report. MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to direct staff to prepare a report outlining the feasibility of the relocation of the Moorpark Chamber of Commerce Offices to 18 High Street for further consideration by the Council and the Redevelopment Agency on February 7, 2001. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. I. Consider Respo: Commission (VC7 Alternates. Sta appropriate. se to Ventura County Transportation ') Regarding Including Additional City E Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed Councilmember Wozniak gave the report. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 8 January 17, 2001 In response to Mayor Hunter, Councilmember Wozniak stated he did not see a need to change the membership to add additional city alternates. Mayor Hunter asked if further discussion had occurred regarding the Ventura Council of Governments (VCOG) assuming VCTC duties. In response to Mayor Hunter, Councilmember Wozniak stated that not enough discussion has occurred to answer the Mayor's question. Councilmember Mikos discussed the City Select Committee discussion and concern regarding use of alternates for VCTC and questioned whether VCOG could ultimately replace the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) for Ventura County. Mr. Kueny stated that it was unlikely that VCOG would replace SLAG as the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for Ventura County given the size of the County. In response to Councilmember Mikos, Mr. Kueny stated he had no detailed answer on why there was no pursuit of the idea to combine with northerly counties in a separate MPO from SLAG. In response to Councilmember Mikos, Councilmember Wozniak summarized the VCTC discussion regarding why additional alternates from cities should be added. Councilmember Millhouse stated he would defer to Councilmember Wozniak's recommendation that VCTC retain its current structure and suggested a letter be sent. Mr. Kueny stated that the letter should go to Ginger Gherardi with a copy to other cities. In response to Councilmember Harper, Councilmember Wozniak stated it was rare for alternates to vote, since the designated members typically attended. Mayor Hunter asked if there was consensus that a letter be sent to Ginger Gherardi in support of no change. CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council directed staff to send a letter to VCTC in support of no change. J. Consider Appointments to City Council Committees and Other Assignments. Staff Recommendation: Make appointments and direct staff to update the City Council and Moorpark Redevelopment Agency Committee Assignments list. Ms. Traffenstedt gave the staff report. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 9 January 17, 2001 -- Mayor Hunter stated he would like to serve on the Animal Regulation Commission. Councilmember Wozniak stated he could serve as alternate if the meetings were in the afternoon. Councilmember Mikos requested that she be appointed the Transportation Policy Planning Committee (TPPC) member and the VISTA Board member with Councilmember Millhouse as the alternate for both. Councilmember Millhouse discussed his suggestion for a youth sports liaison and asked for appointment. In response to Mayor Hunter, Councilmember Millhouse stated he would be willing to serve as the member for the Regional Defense Partnership. CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined that Mayor Hunter would serve as the member and Councilmember Wozniak would serve as the alternate for the Ventura County Animal Regulation Commission, Councilmember Mikos would serve as the member and Councilmember Millhouse would serve as the alternate for the TPPC, Councilmember Mikos would serve as the member and Councilmember Millhouse would serve as the alternate for the VISTA Board, Councilmember Millhouse would serve as the member and Councilmember Harper would serve as the alternate for the Regional Defense Partnership, and Councilmember Millhouse would serve as Youth Sports Liaison. K. Consider Sale of Approximately .03 Acre of Public Land without Bid and an Agreement to Purchase with Calabasas BCD, Inc., Related to Previously Vacated Los Angeles Avenue East Right -of -Way at the Northeast Corner of the Intersection of Condor Drive. Staff Recommendation: 1) Approve a finding that the subject property has no practical use other than to the adjoining property and approve the sale of the City's real property to Calabasas BCD, Inc., for the amount of $1.00; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement to Purchase, subject to final language approval by the City Attorney. Mr. Brown gave the staff report. In his report, he stated that the size of the land to be sold had been recalculated and was .0574 acre. MOTION: Councilmember Millhouse moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to: 1) approve a finding that the subject property has no practical use other than to the adjoining property and approve the sale of the City's real property to Calabasas BCD, Inc., for the amount of $1.00; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement to Purchase, subject to final language approval by the City Attorney, and the inclusion of a requirement in the agreement Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 10 January 17, 2001 for payment of city costs. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 11. CONSENT CALENDAR: Mayor Hunter requested that Item 11.D. be pulled. MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Item 11.D. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. A. Consider Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of December 6, 2000. Consider Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of December 20, 2000. Consider Approval of Minutes of Special Meeting of December 20, 2000. Consider Approval of Minutes of Special Meeting of January 3, 2001. Staff Recommendation: Approve minutes as processed. B. Consider Approval of Warrant Register- January 17, 2001. Manual Warrants None Voided Warrants None (Pentamation additional remittance copies) Payroll Liability 104639 - 104647 $16,489.04 Warrants Regular Warrants 104648 - 104755 $538,195.12 Staff Recommendation: Approve the Warrant Register. C. Consider Resolution No. 2001 -1806 Adopting the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program for the City of Moorpark. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2001 -1806. E. Consider LED Conversion Project Phase II. Staff Recommendation: 1) Approve Bid Documents for product procurement; 2) Approve Bid Documents for installation (to be done if Caltrans is unable to meet installation deadline); 3) Adopt Resolution No. 2001 -1807 amending Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 11 January 17, 2001 the 2000 -01 Budget; and 4) Adopt Resolution No. 2001 -1808 authorizing Grant Application. (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) F. Consider Resolution No. 2001 -1809 Establishing Fees Pursuant to the Groundwater Conservation Ordinance. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2001 -1808 revising fees for wells and rescinding Resolution No. 90 -708. G. Consider Adoption of a Resolution Directing the Planning Commission to Set a Public Hearing and Provide a Recommendation on a Zoning Code Amendment Related to Provisions for Recreational Vehicle Parking anT Storage in Residential Zones. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2001 -1810. H. Consider Granting an Extension of Time for Payment of Past Due Processing Fees as Required for an Extension of Time for Commercial Planned Development No. 96 -03 and Conditional Use Permit No. 96 -02 for Development of the Westgate Plaza on the North Side of Los Angeles Avenue Between Mission Bell Plaza and Shasta Avenue on the Request of A. DeeWayne Jones. Staff Recommendation: Approve applicant's request to allow the payment of past due fees by not later than June 29, 2001. Consider Appointments to the Citizens Budget Advisory Committee. Staff Recommendation: Take no action and receive and file the report. J. Consider Assuming Ownership of and Maintenance Responsibility for the Moorpark Historical Society Monument Sign on High Street. Staff Recommendation: Rescind the June 19, 1996, action of the City Council regarding the maintenance of the Moorpark Historical Society Monument Sign on High Street and assume ownership of and future maintenance responsibility for the sign. K. Consider Results of Plawround Equipment Safetv Audit and Approve the Replacement of the Community Center Park Playground Equipment. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2001 -1811, amending the FY 2000 -01 Budget by allocating $55,000 from the Park Improvement Fund - Central Zone, for the purchase and installation of new playground equipment for the Community Center Park. (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) The following item was pulled from the Consent Calendar for individual consideration: D. Consider Award of Bid for the Light Emitting Diode (LED) Traffic Signal Conversion of City Owned Signal Heads. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 12 January 17, 2001 Staff Recommendation: Award a contract to Taft Electric Company in the amount of $82,969.00. In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Gilbert stated that it would take approximately 21 months to amortize the costs. MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to award a contract to Taft Electric Company in the amount of $82,969.00. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 12. ORDINANCES: A. Consider Ordinance No. 270 to Revise and Update Chapter 8.40 of the Moorpark Municipal Code Regarding Well Standards. Staff Recommendation: Declare Ordinance No. 270 read for the second time and adopted as read. Mr. Montes read the title of Ordinance No. 270. MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Wozniak seconded a motion to introduce Ordinance No. 270 for second reading and waive full reading. The motion carried by -- unanimous voice vote. MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Wozniak seconded a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 270. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 13. CLOSED SESSION: Mr. Kueny stated that the Council would be going into closed session for a discussion of four cases under Item 13.B., Item 13.G., and the second property listed under Item 13.H. MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to go into Closed Session for a discussion of four cases under Item 13.B, Item 13.G., and the second property listed under Item 13.H. on the agenda. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. The time was 8:35 p.m. 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 - 4) G. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Subdivision (a) of Section 54956.9) A Trucking Crane Rental & Repair Company dba A.T.C. Rentals & Repairs, Inc., a California Corporation vs. TM Engineering, a California joint venture; Washington Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 13 January 17, 2001 International Insurance Co., an Illinois corporation; WAUSAU, a Mutual Company, a Wisconsin corporation; and City of Moorpark, a California public entity (Case No. SC CIV198723) H. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR Property: 500 Block (East Side) of Spring Rd., Moorpark CA 93021; (7.52 Acre portion of Lot A, Tract 1266 -1, Moorpark Industrial Tract) Agency Negotiator: Steven Kueny, City Manager Negotiating Parties: The City of Moorpark and M.V.S, Inc. Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment The Council took a recess between 8:35 and 8:50 p.m. and then reconvened into closed session. Present in closed session were Councilmembers Harper, Mikos, Millhouse, Wozniak and Mayor Hunter; Steven Kueny, City Manager; Joseph Montes, Acting City Attorney; Hugh Riley, Assistant City Manager; Wayne Loftus, Director of Community Development; Ken Gilbert, Director of Public Works; Walter Brown, City Engineer; and Deborah Traffenstedt, Assistant to City Manager /City Clerk. The Council reconvened into open session at 9:58 p.m. Mr. Kueny announced that four cases under Item 13.B, Item 13.G., and the second property listed under Item 13.H. were discussed and that there was no action to report. 14. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Hunter adjourned the meet�nt at 9:58 p7m ATTEST: Deborah S. Traffenstedt City Clerk atrick Hunter; Mayor