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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2001 0321 CC REGMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL Moorpark, California March 21, 2001 A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark was held on March 21, 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 6:50 p.m. 2. INVOCATION: Pastor Errol Hale, Shiloh Community Church, gave the invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mary Lindley, Director of Community Services, 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; Mary Lindley, Director of Community Services; Ken Gilbert, Director of Public Works; Dana Shigley, Director of Administrative Services; Wayne Loftus, Director of Community Development; Walter Brown, City Engineer; Captain Robert LaMay, Sheriff's Department; Deborah Traffenstedt, Assistant to City Manager /City Clerk; and La -Dell VanDeren, Deputy City Clerk 5. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS: A. Recognize the 2000 Employee of the Year - Joyce Figueroa. Mayor Hunter introduced Joyce Figueroa, 2000 Employee of the Year. Ms. Figueroa thanked the City and Council for the honor and recognition. B. Presentation by the Relay for Life Committee. Councilmember Wozniak introduced Gary Cabriales and Howard Yaras who made a presentation to the City on behalf of the Relay for Life Committee. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 2 March 21, 2001 C. Student Poster and Essay Presentation for the Cesar Chavez Awareness Program. (Joint Project with Moorpark College and Moorpark Unified School District). Councilmember Mikos introduced Christine Bliss, Moorpark College and Gabino Aguirre, Moorpark Community High School, and students who discussed Cesar Chavez recognition efforts, including poster, essay and poetry contests. D. City Manager's Monthly Report. Mr. Kueny deferred the monthly report. 6. PUBLIC COMMENT: Gerald Goldstein, 11932 Los Angeles Avenue, discussed the Council's previous request for plantings on the Edison property. He discussed cleanup of his property. Tom Bradford, 13760 Donnybrook Lane, discussed the AYSO use agreement on the Consent Calendar. He explained that they needed to use the fields in April and then again in August. He requested the Council consider a waiver of City use fees for meeting rooms and lighted fields. He stated they would purchase outdoor goal posts in exchange for the fee waivers. Mayor Hunter indicated Item No. 11.E. would be pulled from the Consent Calendar for individual consideration. AT THIS POINT in the meeting, a recess was declared to convene the Redevelopment Agency. The time was 7:32 p.m. The Council reconvened at 7:37 p.m. to consider Item 10.B. concurrently with Redevelopment Agency Item S.B. 10. PRESENTATION /ACTION /DISCUSSION: B. Consider the Purchase of Real Property at 500 Spring Road from M. V. Smith for a Site for a City Police Facility and Adopt Resolution No. 2001 -1822 Amending the City Budget Appropriating $176,962 from Transportation Development Act Funds (TDA) and $74,324 in Los Angeles Avenue Area of Contribution Funds (LA AOC) to Purchase that Portion of the Property to be Dedicated for Street Improvements. Staff Recommendation: 1) Direct staff to acquire APN 512- 0- 071 -205 and APN 512 -0- 171 -215 for $2,100,000; and 2) adopt Resolution No. 2001 -1822, amending the budget and appropriating funds for the acquisition as follows: Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 3 March 21, 2001 $176,962 from Transportation Development Act Funds (TDA) and $74,324 in Los Angeles Avenue Area of Contribution Funds (LA AOC). (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) Mr. Kueny gave the staff report. MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Wozniak seconded a motion to 1) Direct staff to acquire APN 512- 0 -071- 205 and APN 512 -0 -171 -215 for $2,100,000; and 2) adopt Resolution No. 2001 -1822, amending the budget and appropriating funds for the acquisition as follows: $176,962 from Transportation Development Act Funds (TDA) and $74,324 in Los Angeles Avenue Area of Contribution Funds (LA AOC). The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. AT THIS POINT in the meeting, a Council recess was declared to adjourn the Redevelopment Agency. The time was 7:41 p.m. The Council reconvened at 7:42 p.m. 7. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA: (Pursuant to Council Rules of Procedure Section 2.9, Items to be withdrawn from the Consent Calendar shall be identified at this time.) Mayor Hunter stated the Council previously agreed to pull Item No. 11.E. and that he also intended to request that Item No. 11.B. be pulled from the Consent Calendar. Councilmember Wozniak stated he would be requesting that Item No. ll.D. be pulled from the Consent Calendar. 8. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Councilmember Millhouse requested a future agenda item to recognize the Moorpark High School Academic Decathlon students and faculty. Mayor Hunter announced upcoming teen programs including Band Jam on April 6th, skate contest on April 11th, and "How to Get a Job Workshop" on April 11th. He announced upcoming Senior Center Activities including the birthday luncheon on March 28th and financial seminar on March 30th. He discussed the Moorpark Police Department Community Orientation Program (C.O.P.), which was scheduled to start April 19, 2001. Councilmember Wozniak spoke in support of the first Moorpark Citizens Police Academy, now called Community Orientation Program (C.O.P.). Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 4 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS: March 21, 2001 A. Consider General Plan Amendment 2000 -03 to Amend the General Plan of the City of Moorpark by Adopting an Updated Safety Element; Applicant: City of Moorpark. Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the public hearing, accept testimony and close the public hearing; 2) consider the Initial Study and Negative Declaration for the updated Safety Element, and adopt said Negative Declaration; 3) adopt Resolution No. 2001 -1823 to Amend the General Plan of the City of Moorpark by adopting an updated Safety Element. Mr. Loftus gave the staff report. Councilmember Mikos stated she liked the format of the document. She indicated an error on Page 4 -7 and stated it was necessary to correct the map. Councilmember Millhouse agreed with the Planning Commission's revision related to storage of hazardous materials and changes in business plans. Councilmember Harper stated the format was readable but suggested the figures be changed to utilize more contrasting colors. Mr. Loftus stated staff would correct the figures. Councilmember Harper stated City Hall and the new Police facility would be in the dam inundation area. In response to Councilmember Harper, Mr. Loftus discussed the likelihood of the dam breaching and explained that it would be too costly to raise the facility above a 500 -year flood level. He further responded that staff would verify whether there was a warning system for dam inundation. Mayor Hunter opened the public hearing. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Hunter closed the public hearing. MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Millhouse seconded a motion to adopt the Initial Study and Negative Declaration for the updated Safety Element and adopt Resolution No. 2001 -1823 to amend the General Plan of the City of Moorpark by adopting an updated Safety Element, including changes as noted by the City Council. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 5 March 21, 2001 10. PRESENTATION /ACTION /DISCUSSION: FM Petition and Waiver for the Formation of Assessment District AD01 -2 [Tentative Tract 4928 (Toll Brothers)] and Resolution Approving the Engineer's Report for Said District and Setting the Date of a Public Hearing to Consider the Approval of the Assessments for Said District for FY 2001/02. Staff Recommendation: 1) Approve and accept the Petition and Waiver requesting the formation of Assessment District AD01 -2 for Tract 4928; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2001 -1824 approving the Engineer's Report for AD01 -2 and setting June 6, 2001, as the date of a public hearing to consider the approval of the assessments described in the Engineer's Report. Mr. Gilbert gave the staff report. Craig Messi, 7000 Grimes Canyon Road, Toll Brothers, Inc., indicated he was available to respond to questions. MOTION: Councilmember Millhouse moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to 1) Approve and accept the Petition and Waiver requesting the formation of Assessment District ADO1 -2 for Tract 4928; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2001 -1824 approving the Engineer's Report for ADO1 -2 and setting June 6, 2001, as the date of a public hearing to consider the approval of the assessments described in the Engineer's Report. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. C. Consider AuDrovriation of General Funds for Preservation of Open Space. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2001 -1825 appropriating $50,000.00 from the General Fund Reserve for open space preservation efforts as described in the agenda report. (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) Mr. Kueny gave the staff report. MOTION: Councilmember Millhouse moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2001 -1825 appropriating $50,000.00 from the General Fund Reserve for open space preservation efforts as described in the agenda report. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. D. Consider Redesignation of North -South Street in Tract 5161 to Gisler Avenue and L Bell Road to Leta Y Staff Recommendation: Direct staff to proceed wi necessary steps to change Liberty Bell Road to Let r Road. th the Leta Yancy Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 6 March 21, 2001 Road and the north -south street in Tract 5161 to Gisler Avenue. Mr. Kueny gave the staff report. In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Kueny stated a letter was sent to the five adjacent property owners and no comments were received. In response to Councilmember Harper, Mr. Kueny stated staff had previously contacted Ms. Yancy to obtain approval on the use of her name. MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Wozniak seconded a motion to direct staff to proceed with the necessary steps to change Liberty Bell Road to Leta Yancy Road and the north -south street in Tract 5161 to Gisler Avenue. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 11. CONSENT CALENDAR: MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Wozniak seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Items 11.B., 11.D. and 11.E. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. A. Consider Approval of Minutes of Special Meeting of March 7, 2001. Staff Recommendation: Approve minutes as processed. C. Consider Resolution No. 2001 -1826 Establishing No Parking Zones on Pecan Avenue and Bambi Court. (Continued from Meeting of March 7, 2001.) Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2001 -1826. F. Consider the Fiscal Year 1999 /2000 Annual Financial Statements, Single Audit Report and Management Report. Staff Recommendation: Receive and file the City's annual financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2000. G. Consider Amendment to Five -Year Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Service Employees International Union AFL -CIO, CLC Local 998 Pertaining to adding a Cesar Chavez Holiday. Staff Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to approve the Third Addendum to the MOA to add a Cesar Chavez holiday, with the final language of the Addendum to be approved by the City Manager. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 7 March 21, 2001 H. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2001 -1827 Adopting a Revised Benefit Program for Management Employees and Rescinding Resolution No. 2000 -1765. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2001 -1827. I. Consider Bids for the Widening of the South Side of Los Angeles Avenue East of Liberty Bell Road. Staff Recommendation: Approve the selection of Asphalt Professionals, Inc. to construct the subject project. J. Consider Approval of Program Supplement Agreement No. M004 [Arroyo Simi Trail Study] to Administering Agency -State Agreement for Federal Aid Projects No. 07 -5436. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2001 -1828. The following items were pulled from the Consent Calendar for individual consideration: B. Consider Approval of Warrant Register -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. Mayor Hunter stated there were minor errors, which he would address with staff, and the item would be brought back at the next Council meeting. 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. Councilmember Wozniak stated he pulled the item to receive clarification on the letter by the City Engineer. In response to Councilmember Wozniak, Mr. Brown responded regarding the estimated time frame for grading. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 8 March 21, 2001 Councilmember Wozniak expressed concern regarding the late notice of the need for import and export of dirt. He requested staff continue to push for completion. MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember Mikos seconded a motion to receive and file the report. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. E. Approve an Amendment to the City's Use Agreement with Moorpark American Youth Soccer Organization. Staff Recommendation: 1) Direct staff to prepare an Amendment to the Moorpark AYSO's Use Agreement incorporating the annual Apricot Jam Tournament, post- season All Star games, and the summer soccer camp and deleting the use of Arroyo Vista Community Park between April and June, and adjusting the concession stand fees to $1,200 per year, consistent with the provisions outlined in the agenda report; and 2) authorize the City Manager to sign the Amendment. Mayor Hunter stated the item was pulled based on Mr. Bradford's recommended amendments. In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Lindley stated the City had not previously granted requests for fee waivers for facilities or lighting. She suggested reviewing the request for all youth sports to ensure equality. In response to Councilmember Millhouse, Ms. Lindley stated the agreement could be amended to reflect use of the fields in April. In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Bradford discussed his requested amendments and concurred with waiting on fee waivers until all youth sports could be considered. In response to Councilmember Harper, Mr. Kueny stated there was less than a year remaining on the agreement. He stated all youth sports should be treated equally. He stated each non - profit organization was allowed one fee waiver per year for use of facilities. He suggested meetings could potentially be held at the School District buildings. He suggested making the language amendments but delaying decision on the other issues until all youth sports groups could be reviewed. Councilmember Millhouse discussed fund raising efforts and indicated it was easier to raise funds for goal posts than Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 9 March 21, 2001 electricity. He requested the Council consider the fee waivers based on the offer to purchase goal posts. Mr. Kueny explained that other organizations provided improvements without fee waivers. He suggested addressing fee waivers comprehensively. Councilmember Mikos concurred that fee waivers should be reviewed for all youth sports. Councilmember Harper stated it was important to be equitable in the treatment of all youth sports. He requested staff review fee waivers on a global level. He indicated support for the proposed language amendments. MOTION: Councilmember Millhouse moved to approve the staff recommendation, providing a lighting credit of up to $2,000 in exchange for AYSO purchasing goal posts. The motion died due to lack of a second. In response to Councilmember Harper, Ms. Lindley stated the agreement could be revised to include use of the fields in April for the Apricot Jam. MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Wozniak seconded a motion to: 1) Direct staff to prepare an Amendment to the Moorpark AYSO's Use Agreement incorporating the annual Apricot Jam Tournament, post- season All Star games, and the summer soccer camp and deleting the use of Arroyo Vista Community Park between April and June, and adjusting the concession stand fees to $1,200 per year, consistent with the provisions outlined in the agenda report; and 2) authorize the City Manager to sign the Amendment. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council directed staff to review the fee waiver policy for youth sports organizations. 12. ORDINANCES: None. 13. CLOSED SESSION: None was held. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 10 14. ADJOURNMENT: Marcia 21, 2001 MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Wozniak seconded a motion to adjourn. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. The time was 8:25 p.m. n ATTEST: Deborah S. Traffenste t City Clerk