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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2001 0404 CC REGMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL Moorpark, California April 4, 2001 A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark was held on April 4, 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 6:46 p.m. 2. INVOCATION: Pastor Steven Day, Community Christian Church gave the invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Wayne Loftus, Director of Community Development led the Pledge of Allegiance. 4. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Mikos, Millhouse, Harper, Wozniak and Mayor Hunter. Staff Present: Steven Kueny, City Manager; Hugh Riley, Assistant City Manager; Joseph Montes, Acting City Attorney; Wayne Loftus, Director of Community Development; Ken Gilbert, Director of Public works; Mary Lindley, Director of Community Services; Dana Shigley, Director of Administrative Services; Walter Brown, City Engineer; Captain Robert LeMay, Sheriff's Department; John Libiez, Planning Manager; Nancy Burns, Senior Management Analyst; Deborah S. Traffenstedt, ATOM /City Clerk; and La -Dell VanDeren, Deputy City Clerk. 5. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS: A. Introduction of Gary M. Hall, Recreation Coordinator II, in the Community Services Department. Mayor Hunter introduced Gary "Marty" Hall, Recreation Coordinator II. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 2 April 4, 2001 6. PUBLIC COMMENT: Janet Murphy, 15308 Seitz Court, invited the City Council and community to join on June 1 at the opening of a local coffeehouse. She stated that the owner would like to have live music and sell beer and wine. She referred to letters to be left for the City Council regarding the planned business. Gerald Goldstein, 11932 Los Angeles Avenue, commented on the status of the City Attorney and commented on police department activities. Heather Harper, 4044 Oak Glen Court, Chair of the Teen Council, gave an update on the Teen Council activities to date and plans for their future events and activities. She also discussed formation of a teen ad hoc committee and stated that she will continue to keep the council informed of their activities. 7. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA: Councilmember Wozniak requested Item 11.D. be pulled from the Consent Calendar. 8. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Mayor Hunter announced that the application period for the Public Art Advisory Committee would be open until April 6, 2001 at 5:00 p.m. and invited interested persons to submit an application. Mayor Hunter also announced several upcoming events at Arroyo Vista Recreation Center, including a Band Jam for teens, a skate contest at the Skatepark, a "Get a Job Workshop," the Easter Egg Hunt and a Camp Moorpark trip during spring break to the Los Angeles Zoo. Councilmember Harper requested an item on the April 18th agenda regarding discussion of funding for the Moorpark Symphony. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS: NONE. 10. PRESENTATION /ACTION /DISCUSSION: A. Consider Appeal of Decision of the Director of Public Works Denying an Application from the County of Ventura for a Street Encroachment Permit to Construct Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 3 April 4, 2001 Modifications to Street Improvements Related to a Proposed Project by the County to Realign Moorpark Road. Staff Recommendation: Deny the appeal. Mr. Gilbert gave the staff report. Mr. Gilbert stated that there had been some additional discussions with the County, and he recommended this item be continued to the May 2, 2001, City Council meeting. Ron Coons, 800 South Victoria Drive, Ventura, Public Works Agency of Ventura County stated he agreed with a continuance to the May 2, 2001, meeting. William Britt, 800 South Victoria Drive, Ventura, Public Works Agency of Ventura County stated he agreed with a continuance to the May 2, 2001, meeting. Eloise Brown, 13193 Annette Street, stated she agreed to defer her comments to the Mav 2, 2001, meeting. MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Wozniak seconded a motion to continue the Appeal of Decision of the Director of Public Works Denying an Application from the County of Ventura for a Street Encroachment Permit to Construct Modifications to Street Improvements Related to a Proposed Project by the County to Realign Moorpark Road to the May 2, 2001 City Council meeting. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. B. Consider Scheduling of Joint City Council /Planning Commission and Joint City Council /Parks and Recreation Commission Meetings and the Summer Meeting Recess. Staff Recommendation: 1) Direct staff as deemed appropriate regarding the date(s) for the joint meetings and agenda topics to be included; and 2) Direct staff to post a notice of meeting cancellation for the July 4 and August 15, 2001 regular meetings. Ms. Traffenstedt gave the staff report. Mayor Hunter suggested that the cancellation of the two meetings be discussed first. In response to Councilmember Millhouse, Mr. Kueny stated that although there will be a four week period between the City Council meetings of August 1, and September 5, 2001, the Council has usually taken advantage of one of Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 4 April 4, 2001 the summer months that has 5 weeks for summer recess purposes. CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council directed staff to post a notice of meeting cancellation for the July 4 and August 15, 2001, regular meetings. Mayor Hunter suggested moving on to the discussion of the joint meetings. In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Kueny suggested that the joint meeting with the Planning Commission be held after the May 2 City Council meeting, when the draft budget and goals and objectives would be available. Mayor Hunter suggested May 9 for the joint meeting with the Planning Commission and May 23 for the Parks and Recreation Commission. Mr. Kueny stated that the budget meetings are typically held in May on the Wednesday nights when there are no regular City Council meetings. Mayor Hunter suggested the joint meeting with the Planning Commission be held on Thursday, May 17, at 6:30 p.m. and the joint meeting with the Parks and Recreation Commission be held on Thursday, May 24, at 6:30 p.m. CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council directed staff to schedule the joint meeting with the Planning Commission for Thursday, May 17, at 6:30 p.m. and the joint meeting with the Parks and Recreation Commission on Thursday, May 24, at 6:30 p.m. Councilmember Mikos stated that during the new Councilmember orientation by the League of California Cities, they discussed that it may be beneficial to have the City's goals and objectives considered at the beginning of the year rather that at the same time as the budget discussions. She stated that she would like to discuss the pros and cons of changing to a different cycle for the timing of the discussion of the goals and objectives. In response to Mayor Hunter, Councilmember Mikos stated that she was proposing the goals and objectives discussion as an agenda item during the joint meetings. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 5 April 4, 2001 Mayor Hunter stated that the discussion of goals and objectives was previously changed to coincide with the consideration of the new fiscal year budget. In response to Mayor Hunter, Councilmember Mikos clarified that she would like to discuss, at the joint meetings, the concept and the pros and cons of changing the timing of the consideration of the goals and objectives to the beginning of the calendar year. Councilmember Mikos stated that the discussion at the League of California Cities orientation was about how budget consensus can be reached if goals and objectives discussions are held earlier in the term. CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council agreed to discuss, at the joint meetings, the pros and cons of changing the timing of the consideration of the goals and objectives to the beginning of the calendar year. C. Consider Report on Potential Settlement of Hidden Creek Ranch Project Related Litigation. Staff Recommendation: Authorize Councilmembers Harper and Wozniak and staff to continue with settlement discussions. AT THIS POINT in the meeting, Councilmember Mikos left the dais due to a potential conflict of interest. The time was 7:08 p.m. Mr. Kueny gave the staff report. Councilmember Harper stated that the Committee is making progress, but that there is no way to make enough progress before the Appellate Court will hear the case. He also stated that he hoped that the Committee will be able to continue discussions regarding settlement. Russ Baggerly, P.O. Box 68, Ventura, President of the Environmental Coalition of Ventura introduced Janet Murphy and Margaret Kirnig. He stated that the appeal would continue on April 12, 2001 in the Appellate Court. Mayor Hunter stated that he is concerned and reluctant to negotiate with a company that owes the City a significant amount of money; however, he stated he still sees the value of negotiations continuing with Hidden Creek Ranch Partners. He stated he would support Councilmembers Harper and Wozniak in moving forward with negotiations. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 6 April 4, 2001 He also stated he would like to see Hidden Creek pay their bill; however, he would support the action to move forward. In response to Councilmember Harper, Mr. Kueny reiterated that the negotiations are to move forward and are limited to 90 days, which time frame may not be relevant, because it is tied to the decision by the Appellate Court. Mr. Kueny stated that Hidden Creek will be requested to pay $10,000 to cover anticipated costs and to also pay the City $25,000 to cover approximately half of the existing legal costs. He further stated that any final settlement agreement would be subject to the review and approval by the City Council at a public meeting. Councilmember Millhouse stated that he concurs with the comments of Mayor Hunter and would also like to see the settlement discussions go forward. He stated that the Hidden Creek project is dead, but that there may be another project that makes sense, such as 500 homes. He also stated that various options need to be discussed. Mayor Hunter stated that any settlement negotiations do not hamper the appeal. CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council authorized Councilmembers Harper and Wozniak and staff to continue with settlement discussions. AT THIS POINT in the meeting, Councilmember Mikos returned to the dais. The time was at 7:19 p.m. 11. CONSENT CALENDAR: Councilmember Wozniak requested that Item 11.1). 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 January 17, 2001. Consider Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of February 7, 2001. Staff Recommendation: Approve minutes as processed. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 7 April 4, 2001 B. Consider Approval of Warrant Register -March 21, 2001. (Continued from meeting of March 21, 2001) Manual Warrants 105159 - 105162 $ 25,250.84 Voided Warrants 103419 & 103795 (37,362.88) (Pentamation additional 105227 - 105253 remittance copies) Payroll Liability 105169 - 105177 $ 15,341.56 Warrants Regular Warrants 105178 - 105226 & 616,453.06 105254 - 105341 Staff Recommendation: Approve the Warrant Register. C. Consider Approval of Warrant Register -April 4, 2001. Manual Warrants Voided Warrants 105163 - 105168 & 105342 - 105353 103802 & 105143 & 105214 (Pentamation additional 105349 & 105352 remittance copies) Payroll Liability 105354 - 105360 Warrants $192,612.61 (3,781.64) 13,630.73 Regular Warrants 105361 - 105476 270,123.35 Staff Recommendation: Approve the Warrant Register. E. Consider Purchase and Installation of A Wireless Network. Staff Recommendation: 1) Direct staff to proceed with the purchase and installation of wireless networking equipment for a total cost of $27,000; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2001 -1830 amending the 2000/2001 budget to provide funding for the purchase and installation of wireless networking equipment. (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) F. Consider Purchase of Three Diaital Conv Machines. Staff Recommendation: 1) Direct staff to proceed with the purchase of three digital copiers from Mission Office Systems for a total price of $45,133; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2001 -1831 amending the 2000/2001 budget to provide funding for the purchase of three digital copy Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 8 April 4, 2001 machines from the equipment replacement fund. (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) G. Consider Upgrade and Warranty Renewal for Teleminder System. Staff Recommendation: 1) Direct staff to proceed with the upgrade of the Teleminder system for a total purchase price of $6,741; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2001 -1832 amending the 2000/2001 budget to provide funding for the upgrade of the Teleminder system from California Law Enforcement Equipment Program (CLEEP) grant funds. (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) H. Consider Mid -Year Amendments to 2000/2001 Fiscal Year Budget. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2001- 1833 amending the 2000/2001 budget as noted in Exhibit "A" to the resolution. (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) I. Consider Support for State Funding to Help Public Television Stations Meet May 2003 Deadline to Convert to Digital Technology. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff to prepare a letter for the Mayor's signature in support of state funding. The following item was pulled from the Consent Calendar for individual consideration. D. Consider Report on the Progress of Mountain View Development by Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation (Tract No. 5161, Residential Planned Development No. 98- 7). Staff Recommendation: Receive and file the report. Ms. Burns gave the staff report. In response to Councilmember Wozniak, Ms. Burns and Mr. Brown stated their assurance that the May 2 City Council meeting is still a firm date for the submittal of the Final Map for approval. In response to Councilmember Millhouse, Mr. Brown stated that the outstanding items are the formation of the Assessment District for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) requirements and the issue of grading quantities that need to be amended. Mr. Brown also stated that he is still seeking approval from the Fire Department regarding approval of Gisler Road as the street name in the project. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 9 April 4, 2001 In response to Councilmember Millhouse, Mr. Brown stated that he has asked the developer's engineers to get the last set of plan check documents to him. Mr. Kueny stated that in order to make the May 2, City Council agenda, the staff report must be submitted by April 20, so all of the issues would need to be resolved by that date. MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to approve the staff recommendation. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 12. ORDINANCES: None. 13. CLOSED SESSION: None was held. 14. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION: Councilmember seconded a motion to unanimous voice vote. ATTEST: Wozniak moved and adjourn the meeting. The time wa: -`� S, Deborah S. Traffenstedt City Clerk Councilmember Harper The motion carried by