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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2001 0418 CC REGMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL Moorpark, California April 18, 2001 A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark was held on April 18, 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 6:57 p.m. 2. INVOCATION: Reverend Michael Sezzi, Holy Cross Catholic Church gave the invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Deborah S. Traffenstedt, ATCM /City Clerk, led the Pledge of Allegiance. 4. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Harper, Mikos, Wozniak, and Mayor Hunter Absent: Councilmember Millhouse Staff Present: Steven Kueny, City Manager; Hugh Riley, Assistant City Manager; Ken Gilbert, Director of Public Works; Mary Lindley, Director of Community Services; Wayne Loftus, Director of Community Development; Dana Shigley, Director of Administrative Services; Walter Brown, City Engineer; Captain Robert LeMay, Sheriff's Department; Nancy Burns, Senior Management Analyst; John Libiez, Planning Manager; Deborah Traffenstedt, Assistant to City Manager /City Clerk; and La -Dell VanDeren, Deputy City Clerk 5. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS: A. Proclamation Recognizing April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 2 April 18, 2001 Mayor Hunter presented the Proclamation to Patsy Baucum, a representative of the Ventura County Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence. B. City Manager's Monthly Report. Mr. Kueny gave the report. Mr. Kueny stated that the draft budget is in preparation and that three digital copiers had recently been purchased for City Hall. He gave an update on the preparation of the General Plan Housing Element, the West Pointe Homes Project and prescreening applications for General Plan Amendments. He discussed the purchase of the site on Spring Road for the new police station and the new restroom and swimming pool facilities being planned for Arroyo Vista Community Park. He also provided an update on the street overlay projects. 6. PUBLIC COMMENT: Gerald Goldstein, 11932 Los Angeles Avenue, spoke in opposition to the requirement that a liability waiver be signed prior to being able to participate in senior activities held at the Senior Center. 7. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA: Mayor Hunter stated that Item 10.B. would be withdrawn from the agenda at the request of Life Spring Community Church. Councilmember Mikos requested Item 11.A. be pulled for editorial corrections to the minutes. 8. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Councilmember Mikos requested a future agenda item for discussion of the standing committee rules with regard to the Brown Act. She stated that the Brown Act permits attendance by more than two Councilmembers at a noticed standing committee meeting, so long as the non - standing committee members do not participate. She also stated that there are two committees that relate to Greenbelt Ad Hoc committees and that it might be best to have one committee responsible for the greenbelt issues. Mayor Hunter announced the following senior center activities: diabetes screenings on April 20, a cooking Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 3 April 18, 2001 demonstration on April 23, and hearing screenings on April 23. He also announced the following teen activities: Moorpark After Dark Dance on April 27 at the Boys and Girls Club, Battle of the Bands at Arroyo Vista Recreation Center on April 28, and a Band Jam at Arroyo Vista on May 4. Councilmember Mikos stated her next hike in Happy Camp Park would be on Sunday, April 29. She provided a phone number to call for additional information. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. Consider Zoning Ordinance Amendment ZOA 2001 -02 Related to Chapter 17.44, "Entitlement- Processing and Procedures," and Chapter 17.60, "Amendments to this Title." Staff Recommendation: Open public hearing, take public testimony, and continue the public hearing to the May 2, 2001, City Council meeting. Mr. Loftus gave the staff report. Mayor Hunter opened the public hearing. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Hunter asked for a motion to continue the open public hearing to the May 2, 2001, City Council meeting. MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Wozniak seconded a motion to continue the open public hearing to the May 2, 2001, City Council meeting. The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0, Councilmember Millhouse absent. 10. PRESENTATION /ACTION /DISCUSSION: A. Consider Action to Change the Name of Liberty Bell Road to Leta Yancy Road. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2001 -1834 changing the street name for the subject street segment. Mr. Gilbert gave the staff report. In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Gilbert stated that there had been no responses or comments from the affected property owners with regard to the proposed name change. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 4 April 18, 2001 Councilmember Harper stated that it was a pleasure to work with Leta Yancy on the first Council, and that it is great to see her honored in this way. Councilmember Mikos stated that this item was written about in the local newspaper, and the article failed to state that Leta Yancy was on the first City Council and was also the first Mayor. MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Mikos seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2001 -1834 changing the street name for the subject street segment from Liberty Bell Road to Leta Yancy Road. The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0, Councilmember Millhouse absent. B. Consider Fee Reduction Request from Life Spring Church. Staff Recommendation: Deny the request. Mayor Hunter stated that this item was taken off calendar at the request of Life Spring Church. C. Consider Request for Funding from Moorpark Symphony Orchestra. Staff Recommendation: Approve the expenditure of $1,000 for the Moorpark Symphony. Ms. Lindley gave the staff report. In response to Councilmember Harper, Ms. Lindley replied that $5,000 is still available in the budget. In response to Councilmember Mikos, Ms. Lindley replied that the City has not had any other requests for the $5,000. In response to Councilmember Mikos, Mr. Kueny stated that there is no jeopardy of losing the $5,000, because it was not included in the budget adopted last June. He stated that the money was appropriated from the reserve. Councilmember Mikos stated that the local Moorpark Symphony should be able to receive more funding from the City than the regional New West Symphony. She stated she is willing to support more than the $1,000 amount. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 5 April 18, 2001 James Song, 7075 Campus Road, spoke on behalf of the Moorpark Symphony Orchestra. He stated he is the conductor, and he gave a brief history of how the orchestra began. He stated the Moorpark Symphony is the only full -size orchestra in eastern Ventura County. He asked the Council for their support in the amount of $5,000, and he stated the orchestra could do two outdoor concerts annually, such as the 3rd of July celebration and other outdoor City function in the future. Margarita Riley, 7075 Campus Road, spoke in support of the Moorpark Symphony Orchestra and requested the financial support of the Council. In response to Councilmember Harper, Mr. Song replied that the orchestra has an annual budget of $25,000, which does not include the conductor's salary. He stated the $25,000 is used primarily for music and salaries for key personnel positions. He stated most of the orchestra members are volunteers, and that Moorpark College contributes about $13,000 of the $25,000 per year, which includes ticket sales. He stated that the City of Camarillo has invited the orchestra to perform twice. Councilmember Wozniak stated he would like to see the recommendation increased to $2,500, with the idea that during budget deliberations more money can be allocated to the orchestra from next fiscal year's budget. MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember Mikos seconded a motion to approve the expenditure of $2,500 for the Moorpark Symphony. Councilmember Harper stated that when he brought this item to the Council initially, it was because the City has not adequately funded the arts. He stated that he hoped the Council would support the full $5,000 request. He stated he would like to see the Moorpark Symphony Orchestra as a line item on the budget for continuing support. He stated he supports the motion, but would like to see more money given to Moorpark Symphony Orchestra. He proposed an amendment of the prior motion to increase the expenditure from $2,500 to $5,000. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 6 April 18, 2001 Councilmember Wozniak stated he was not comfortable allocating the entire $5,000 amount. He stated he does not want to deplete the fund, and that he would like to discuss this expenditure during the budget process to look for more funding next year. Councilmember the budget be performing ar- could receive the Moorpark allocation of Harper stated that when he amended to include funding :s, his intent was that New their requested allocation Symphony could receive tY $5,000. had suggested of $6,000 for West Symphony of $1,000 and Leir requested Councilmember Mikos stated she could support either amount of $2,500 or $5,000. Mayor Hunter stated that he concurred with Councilmember Wozniak's motion as a reasonable allocation for the balance of the fiscal year. Councilmember Harper withdrew his amendment to the original motion. Mayor Hunter asked the City Clerk to call a roll call vote for the original motion. The motion carried by roll call vote 4 -0, Councilmember Millhouse absent. D. Consider Resolution No. Hardship Assistance Program Rescinding Resolution Recommendation: Adopt R establishing a hardship mobilehome tenants. 2001 -1835 Establishing a for Mobilehome Tenants and No. 2000 -1695. Staff esolution No. 2001 -1835 assistance program for Ms. Burns gave the agenda report. In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Burns stated that the recommendation of 30 percent of housing costs is consistent with Section 8 requirements and that 35 percent was the prior requirement. Councilmember Mikos suggested a change to Section 6 of the resolution to include after the language, "...each other applicant...", the words, "not subject to Section 5." Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 7 April 18, 2001 MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2001 -1835, as amended, establishing a hardship assistance program for mobilehome tenants. The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0, Councilmember Millhouse absent. E. Consider Future of Ventura Council of Governments VCOG) . Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate. Mr. Kueny gave the staff report. In response to Councilmember Mikos, Mr. Kueny stated that the VCOG meeting agenda includes a facilitator. He stated the City Managers have planned a meeting for April 19, 2001, to review a "white paper" discussing VCOG. Councilmember Wozniak stated that he has heard rumors that the purpose of the April 26th VCOG meeting is to terminate VCOG. He stated the April 26th meeting would be more of a brainstorming session to look at the current VCOG policies and procedures and to determine if the agency is working the way it is currently set up. Mayor Hunter concurred with Councilmember Wozniak's comments that the intent of the meeting is to discuss the future of VCOG. In response to Councilmember Mikos, Mr. Kueny stated that the meeting discussion will begin with a brief summary of the history of VCOG. He stated that from its inception VCOG was funded by Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) and shared staff with the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) . He stated that there will be a discussion of funding and staffing. He also stated the discussion will focus on how much VCOG can continue to do, what the core regional issues are, and the potential for the future. Councilmember Mikos stated her concern that the Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC) may usurp what VCOG was set up to do. She stated the regional issues are very important and SLAG does not always best represent Ventura County's interests. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 8 April 18, 2001 Councilmember Harper stated that a subregional group is needed due to the size of SLAG. In response to Councilmember Harper, Mr. Kueny stated that VCOG provides a mechanism for looking at issues such as acquisition of open space and regional housing needs. He also stated that in order to have a viable agency, funding is required, and Moorpark has contributed less than $2,000 in the past towards funding of VCOG. He stated that VCOG typically hears presentations rather than takes action, and since VCOG had no authority to take action, participation began to wane. In response to Councilmember Harper, Mayor Hunter stated that members of the Board of Supervisors rarely attend VCOG meetings. He stated that VCOG consists of representatives from 10 cities and 5 supervisorial districts and is an organization that is struggling for relevance. He stated the purpose of the April 26th meeting is to discuss whether VCOG has the power to make any decisions and to give VCOG some authority to act along with VCTC, the Association of Ventura County Cities, and others. In response to Councilmember Harper, Mayor Hunter stated that some regional transportation issues will also be discussed. CONSENSUS: By consensus the City Council determined to take no action. F. Consider Memorandum of Agreement Concerning Ronald Reagan Greenbelt. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate. Mayor Hunter gave the oral report. Mayor Hunter discussed his work with an attorney in Washington, D.C., in regard to the open space and greenbelt issues. He stated the proposed Memorandum of Agreement will be circulated to the other cities to ask for an indication of the same interest and commitment to preserve the Tierra Rejada Greenbelt. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 9 April 18, 2001 In response to Councilmember Mikos, Mayor Hunter stated that the Agreement had already been provided to the other affected cities, but that they have not responded to it yet. In response to Councilmember Mikos, Mayor Hunter stated that they are not trying to change the name of the Tierra Rejada Greenbelt to the Ronald Reagan Greenbelt. He stated the Reagan Library is being used as a focal point. In response to Councilmember Mikos, stated there is an effort to go jurisdictions together in a coordinated as possible. He discussed that the throughout the year and the sooner effort is begun we will be in place funding cycle. Mayor Hunter �t the other effort as soon grants expire a coordinated for the next Councilmember Mikos stated that she supports the concept and supports Item No. 3 of the Agreement. Councilmember Harper stated his agreement with Councilmember Mikos. He stated he was also confused by the reference to the Ronald Reagan Greenbelt and suggested making it clear in the preamble of the Agreement that this is the Tierra Rejada Greenbelt including the Ronald Reagan Library. Councilmember Mikos suggested incorporating language from the earlier Agreement, by reference, to make a stronger statement in this Agreement. Mr. Kueny suggested that the Council take action to approve the Memorandum of Agreement, in concept, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney. In response to Councilmember Mikos, Mr. Kueny stated that this Memorandum of Agreement is to request funding, whereas the earlier Agreement was more of a statement of policy. He also stated this Agreement will lead to a cooperative effort to secure funding. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 10 April 18, 2001 MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Mayor Hunter seconded a motion to authorize the approval of the Memorandum of Agreement, including amended language to clarify that the name of the greenbelt is the Tierra Rejada Greenbelt and include reference to the Reagan Library; and the Council authorized the Mayor to sign the Agreement subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney. The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0, Councilmember Millhouse absent. 11. CONSENT CALENDAR: MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Wozniak seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item 11.A. The motion carried by roll call vote 4- 0, Councilmember Millhouse absent. B. Consider Approval of Warrant Register -April 18, 2001. Manual Warrants 105478 - 105485 $2,137,233.31 Voided Warrants (Pentamation additional 105477 & 105501 $ -0- remittance copies) Payroll Liability 105590 - 105598 $ 14,884.93 Warrants Regular Warrants 105486 - 105589 $ 533,407.72 Staff Recommendation: Approve the Warrant Register. C. Consider Resolution of Intent to Form Assessment District AD01 -3 [Tentative Tract 5161 (Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation)] . Staff Recommendation: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 2001 -1836 initiating the process required for the formation of Assessment District AD01- 3; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract amendment with Shilts Associates for the assessment engineering services required for said district formation. D. Consider Request for the Formation of Assessment District 2001 -1 [Wilshire Builders - Tract 52011 . Staff Recommendation: 1) Accept and approve the Petition and Waiver requesting the formation of Assessment District Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 11 April 18, 2001 ADO1 -1; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2001 -1837 approving the Engineer's Report for AD01 -1 for FY 2001/02 and setting June 6, 2001, as the date of a public hearing to consider the levy of the assessments provided for in said Engineer's Report. E. Consider One -Year Extension of Sunridge Landscape Maintenance and the Venco Western Agreements. Staff Recommendation: Authorize staff to extend the City's Agreements with Sunridge Landscape Services and Venco Western for one year at the existing contractual rate. F. Consider Accepting Interest in Real Property for Right of Way Needed for Development of Tract No. 5161, Residential Planned Development No. 98 -7, to be Developed by Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation (CEDC). Staff Recommendation: Direct City Clerk to accept interest in the property as shown on the map attached to the agenda report and consent to the recordation of the Grant Deed. G. Approve Request from Moorpark Girl's Softball Association to Waive Park Rental Fees for Softball Tournament. Staff Recommendation: 1) Direct staff to prepare an Amendment to Moorpark Girls Softball Association's Use Agreement incorporating the annual softball tournament, consistent with the provisions outlined in the agenda report; and 2) authorize the City Manager to sign the Amendment. H. 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. The following item was pulled from the Consent Calendar for individual consideration: A. Consider Approval of Minutes of Special Meeting of March 21, 2001. Consider Approval of Minutes of Special Meeting of April 4, 2001. Staff Recommendation: Approve minutes as processed. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 12 April 18, 2001 Councilmember Mikos stated that she pulled the minutes of the Special Meeting of March 21, 2001, in order to correct the roll call as discussed with the City Clerk. MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of March 21, 2001, as corrected, and to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of April 4, 2001. The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0, Councilmember Millhouse absent. 12. ORDINANCES: None. 13. CLOSED SESSION: None was held. 14. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Wozniak seconded a motion to adjourn. The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0, Councilmember Millhouse absent. The time was 8:05 p.m. ATTEST: S. 1 Deborah S. Traffenste City Clerk