HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2001 1205 CC REGMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Moorpark, California
December 5, 2001
Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark was
held on December 5, 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; Tony Amatangelo,
gave the invocation.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Counclmember Millhouse
4. ROLL CALL:
from Life Spring Community Church,
led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present: Councilmembers Harper, Mikos, Millhouse,
Wozniak, and Mayor Hunter
Staff 'Present: Steven Kueny, City Manager, Joseph Montes,
City Attorney; Bradley Wohlenberg, Assistant
City Attorney; Hugh Riley, Assistant City
Manager; Ken Gilbert, Public Works Director;
Mary Lindley, Community Services Director;
Dana Shigley, Administrative Services
Director; Captain Robert LeMay, Sheriff's
Department; Walter Brown, City Engineer;
John Libiez, Planning Manager; Deborah
Traffenstedt, Assistant to City Manager/
City Clerk; and La -Dell VanDeren, Deputy
City Clerk.
5. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS:
A. Consider Selection of Mayor Pro Tem. Staff
Recommendation: Select a Mayor Pro Tem.
Nis. Traffenstedt gave the staff report.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt stated
that there are no public speakers for this item.
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Councilmember Harper said that Councilmember Wozniak
has advised him that it is typical for the seated
Mayor Pro Tem to nominate a successor for this
position on the Council.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember
Millhouse seconded a motion to nominate Councilmember Mikos
for Mayor Pro Tem. The motion carried by unanimous voice
vote.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Christine Hester, a Moorpark resident, addressed the
Council as a representative of the organization Concerns of
Police Survivors (COPS) and as a member of the Moorpark
Kiwanis Club. She asked the Council and the community to
support Project Blue Light. She explained that Project
Blue Light is the placement of blue lights outdoors or
indoors to symbolize the remembrance of public safety
personnel who have given their lives in the line of duty.
She stated that the Moorpark Kiwanis Club has adopted
Project Blue Light as one of their projects and will be
stringing blue lights on the Moorpark Police Station.
Gerald Goldstein, a Moorpark resident, discussed safety
concerns relative to the potential for broken fluorescent
light fixtures in the Citrus Room and the Senior Center in
the event of an earthquake. He also discussed concerns
relative to a training demonstration conducted by the
Ventura County Fire Department on Poindexter Avenue in
Moorpark.
7. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
Mayor Hunter requested that Item 9.E. be reordered as the
first public hearing item since there are numerous speakers
present to hear this item.
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to reorder the
agenda to consider Item 9.E. on the agenda as the first public
hearing.
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8. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
Councilmember Millhouse requested a future agenda item to
consider the signage being permitted for private used car
sales in the City.
Councilmember Harper requested a future agenda item to
consider dedicating the public art at the Von's Center to
the victims and heroes of the September 11, 2001, tragedy
and memorialize it with a plaque.
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to consider on
the City Council agenda of December 19, 2001, the dedication of
the art located at the Von's Center to the victims and heroes of
the September 11 tragedy.
Mayor Hunter announced upcoming teen and community holiday
events.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
E. Consider Draft Ordinance Regulating Wireless
Communications Facilities within the City of Moorpark
by Adding Chapter 17.42 and Amending Chapters 17.08
and 17.20 of Title 17, Zoning, of the Moorpark
Municipal Code (Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2001-
03). Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the public
hearing, take public testimony, and close the public
hearing; 2) Waive full reading and introduce Ordinance
No. for first reading; and 3) Direct staff to
schedule extension of the moratorium ordinance for the
December 19, 2001 regular meeting.
Ms. Traffenstedt gave the staff report. She requested
that Assistant City Attorney, Mr. Wohlenberg, be
allowed to provide additional information to the
Council relative to the legal review of the draft
ordinance and communications that have been received
by the City from the legal counsel for AT &T and
Sprint.
Mr. Wohlenberg stated that one issue relative to the
comments received from the carriers is that the
communications were received this week and there is a
need for additional time to address those
communications. He stated that they have conferred
with some of the members of the industry who are
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present relative to requesting an extension of the
moratorium from the Council. He stated that the
moratorium that is in place is set to expire in early
January and he is requesting the consideration of an
extension of the moratorium for 30 - 60 days to
address the ordinance changes suggested by the
industry representatives.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Wohlenberg stated
that an extension of the moratorium would be of
benefit to the City of Moorpark. He stated that the
City wants to craft an ordinance that will meet the
aesthetic requirements of the City, and one that does
not pose an overly onerous process on the carriers,
because there is a demand for these services. He
stated that it is of concern that Federal law is not
violated by preventing the provision of these
services, but that the interests of the community are
addressed as well.
Councilmember Mikos asked how many of the carriers
have agreed to the extension of the moratorium.
Mr. Wohlenberg stated that there are five major
wireless carriers and that at least three of them,
AT &T, Sprint, and Verizon, have concurred with the
extension.
Mayor Hunter asked Mr. Wohlenberg to summarize the
anticipated changes to the proposed ordinance that
will result from the discussions with the carriers if
the moratorium is extended.
Mr. Wohlenberg stated that in most cases the changes
to the ordinance would be relatively minor. He stated
that staff wants to be certain that the ordinance will
withstand legal challenge and the test of time. He
also stated that they might bring back for Council
consideration a process to encourage smaller antennas
or smaller installations as opposed to larger
installations. He stated that having time to create
alternatives for the Council's consideration is in the
best interest of the City.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Wohlenberg stated
that the City of Alhambra ordinance, after which this
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proposed ordinance is modeled, has not been legally
challenged.
Mayor Hunter opened the public hearing.
Guy Gullo, a Moorpark resident, addressed the Council
and expressed support of the proposed ordinance.
Hugh Finlay, a Moorpark resident, spoke in support of
the proposed ordinance. He suggested the following
items be included in the ordinance: 1) that the
antennas should be located in an area where a buffer
zone of at least 200 feet from a residential use be
strictly enforced; 2) public access to the records for
both calculated and measured radiation data for each
system be available and that it be verified by an
independent, wireless professional and data should be
generated for a worst -case scenario with maximum
loading on all channels; and 3) the establishment of
sites should be located where they do not impact
homeowners and /or property values.
Tony Banducci, a Moorpark resident, stated he was
representing 60 residents who were in support of the
proposed ordinance.
Edward Geivet, a Moorpark resident, spoke in support
of the proposed ordinance.
Ms. Traffenstedt reported that six written statement
cards in support of the proposed ordinance were
received from the following Moorpark residents: Bob
Demyan, Palma Friery, Tony Geivet, Jeannie Gullo, Lisa
Hardy, and Tom Hardy.
Councilmember Harper stated that the yearly field
survey is a requirement of the FCC. He asked how this
requirement would be incorporated into the proposed
ordinance.
Mr. Wohlenberg stated that this requirement could be
included in the ordinance as a Conditional Use Permit
condition.
Councilmember Harper commented that on page 3 of the
staff report dated November 29, 2001, it is stated
that Sprint requests an exemption for Microcell
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technology under specified conditions. He stated that
he opposes that exemption.
Mr. Wohlenberg stated that Councilmember Harper's
concern could be addressed in the proposed ordinance.
Councilmember Harper stated his concerns if a carrier
objects to removing/ relocating equipment and delays a
City project as a result of the nonremoval /delayed
relocation of the equipment. He suggested that
language be included in the ordinance to control and
regulate the relocation /removal of carrier equipment.
Mr. Wohlenberg stated that this item can be addressed
in the proposed ordinance.
Councilmember Harper stated that on stamped page 84 of
the proposed ordinance in the staff report dated
November 29, 2001, subsection c. is a concern for him
regarding who makes the decision on the length of the
horizontal extension for a utility mounted facility.
He requested clarifying language.
Councilmember Harper stated that the use of the word,
"should" versus "shall" on stamped page 87,
subsections 4 and 5, weakens the ordinance.
Mr. Wohlenberg explained that the difference in
language was that this was a guidelines section.
Councilmember Harper requested that staff respond to
Mr. Findlay's comments.
Mayor Hunter discussed colocation, a change to the
wireless communications facility definition, and the
need for Section 17.42.080.D to have requirement
language.
Councilmember Mikos questioned whether there was a way
to state that the guidelines are required to be
considered and apply the ones that are appropriate.
Mr. Montes stated that staff would look at the draft
ordinance to determine changes to the guidelines
section.
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Councilmember Millhouse stated his support to make the
carrier comments available to the public.
Mr. Kueny stated that the formal comments from the
wireless communication carriers are available by
contacting the City Clerk's Department.
Councilmember Wozniak spoke in support of the draft
ordinance. He stated it would be helpful to let
residents know where sites are located and will be
located.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Montes suggested that
the December 19 meeting the Council could extend the
moratorium by 60 days.
Mr. Kueny recommended a 90 -day extension of the
moratorium due to the City Council's holiday meeting
schedule and resulting cancellation of the January 2,
2002 meeting. He suggested continuing the public
hearing open to January 16, 2002.
MOTION: Councilmember Millhouse moved and Councilmember
Harper seconded a motion to continue the public hearing
open to the regular City Council meeting of January 16,
2002; and directed staff to schedule consideration of the
extension of the moratorium ordinance for the regular City
Council meeting of December 19, 2001. The motion carried
by unanimous voice vote.
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Consideration of Certification of Final Environmental
Impact Report (SCH- 1994081075), General Plan Amendment
No. 99 -01, Zone Change No. 99 -01, Residential Planned
Development No. 99 -02 and Vesting Tentative Tract Map
No. 5187, to Develop 250 Single- family Homes on a
Portion of a 350 -acre Site, Located on the West Side
of Walnut Canyon Road, Approximately 3,500 Feet North
of Casey Road. Applicant: West Pointe Homes.
(Continued Open Public Hearing from City Council
Meeting of November 7, 2001.) Staff Recommendation:
Continue to accept public testimony and continue the
public hearing to December 19, 2001.
Mr. Libiez gave the staff report.
Mayor Hunter stated that the public hearing remains
open.
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Vince Daly, 31304 Via Colinas #103, Westlake Village,
addressed the Council as a representative of West
Pointe Homes. Mr. Daly provided a brief history of
the project and a summary of discussions conducted at
prior City meetings. He also explained circulation
issues within the project including the width of "A"
Street.
Mayor Hunter asked what the Class 1 impacts would be.
Josh Janowicz, representing The Planning Corporation
as the City's consultant, explained the order of Class
1, 2, and 3 impacts in the Environmental Impact Report
(EIR) summary table.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Janowicz stated that
all Class 1 impacts can be mitigated to less than
significant. Mr. Janowicz also stated that during
review of the project, there were noted General Plan
inconsistencies; however, the revised project is
considered consistent with General Plan policies.
Mayor Hunter asked if this proposed project is in
compliance with the City's Hillside Ordinance.
Mr. Libiez stated that it is in compliance with the
Hillside Ordinance and he discussed the contour
grading that has been proposed for the site
development.
Councilmember Mikos discussed her meeting with the
applicant relative to the Mitigation Monitoring Plan.
She stated that the monitoring language needs to be
strengthened. Councilmember Mikos also discussed the
prohibited plant list and made recommendations for
including colorful native plants into the acceptable
plants for the proposed project.
Councilmember Harper asked about the homeowner
disclosure requirement for the existing earthquake
fault.
Mr. Daly responded that West Pointe Homes would comply
with that requirement.
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In response to Councilmember Harper, Richard Pool, the
applicant's traffic engineer, discussed the traffic
model data. He stated that the collector street shown
as "A" Street, could accommodate 10,000 more or less
average daily traffic trips. Mr. Pool suggested the
City Attorney provide an explanation relative to the
court decision about prohibiting cities from limiting
truck routes.
Mr. Montes summarized the case, and stated that his
opinion was the City could still regulate truck routes
at this time.
Mr. Pool stated that "A" Street would not be a
desirable route for trucks.
Councilmember Wozniak requested an update on the
affordable housing portion of the proposed project.
Mr. Daly referenced that the Development Agreement
specifies that ten very low income units and fifteen
low income units be provided.
Councilmember Millhouse spoke relative to the "A"
Street placement and configuration. He expressed a
need for traffic calming in this area and a concern
that if "A" Street is wider than four lanes, it may
attract more vehicular trips.
Mr. Pool stated that
this area may not be
He stated that the ci
roundabout approach,
and would necessitate
by stating that he
traffic requires four
the amount of future traffic in
much higher than at the present.
rculation could consider use of a
but that requires a wide width
a lot of grading. He continued
does not believe the projected
lanes for "A" Street.
Mr. Kueny discussed the issue of what the constraints
to future widening would be if inadequate right of way
width is reserved for "A" Street. He suggested that
the Council can direct staff to do a more extensive
study or plan for a wider right -of -way and then make a
decision prior to the first final tract map approval.
Councilmember Harper concurred with requiring
dedication of the four -lane width right -of -way and
then construct two lanes and landscape the remainder.
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Mr. Kueny suggested
prior to first final
it is unlikely for
there is a decision
roadway width.
10 December 5, 2001
that the Council defer a decision
map. He stated that once built,
a rebuild consideration unless
to locate walls at the ultimate
James Hartley, a Moorpark resident, expressed his
support of the proposed project. He stated that
traffic may divert to Grimes Canyon Road or to Spring
Road in the future.
Mr. Kueny stated that trucks were not proposed to be
diverted onto Spring Road. He continued by stating
that Ventura County is attempting to require mining
truck trips to remain on Walnut Canyon Road.
There being no further Council discussion, the
following motion was heard.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Mikos
seconded a motion to continue the public hearing open to
the regular City Council meeting of December 19, 2001. The
motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, the City Council took a
recess. The time was 8:40 p.m. The City Council meeting
reconvened at 9:00 p.m.
B. Consider Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 2001 -01
Amending Chapters 17.08, 17.20, 17.24, and 17.28 of
the Municipal Code Related to Recreational Vehicle
Storage and Parking. (Continued Open Public Hearing
from City Council meeting of November 7, 2001.) Staff
Recommendation: 1) Accept testimony; and 2) Continue
public hearing to January 16, 2002.
Mr. Libiez gave the staff report.
Mayor Hunter stated that this is a continued open
public hearing.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt stated
that there are no public speakers for this item.
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MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember
Wozniak seconded a motion to continue the public hearing
open to the regular City Council meeting of January 16,
2002. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
C. Consider Resolution Approving the Mitigated Negative
Declaration /Environmental Assessment for the Los
Angeles Avenue Widening Project: Spring Road to
Moorpark Avenue (Project 8013). Staff Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2001 -1916 approving the Mitigated
Negative Declaration and Expanded Initial
Study /Environmental Assessment, finding that the
document is an accurate and complete representation of
the environmental effects of the project.
Mr. Gilbert gave the staff report.
Mayor Hunter noted that this continued public hearing
remained open, and there being no public speakers for
this item, closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Mikos
seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2001 -1916
approving the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Expanded
Initial Study /Environmental Assessment, finding that the
document is an accurate and complete representation of the
environmental effects of the project. The motion carried
by unanimous voice vote.
D. Consider Development Agreement No. 2001 -01 for West
Pointe at North Ranch (General Plan Amendment 99 -01,
Zone Change 99 -01, Residential Planned Development 99-
02 and Vesting Tentative Tract Map 5187) on the
Application of West Pointe Homes, Inc. Staff
Recommendation: 1) Open the public hearing, take
public testimony and continue the public hearing; and
2) Introduce Ordinance No. , for first reading at
same time as Zoning Ordinance for Zone Change 99 -01.
Mr. Kueny gave the staff report. He stated that there
are two outstanding issues relative to this project:
1) The affordable housing component; and 2) the width
of "A" Street and the right of way required within the
project.
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Councilmember Harper asked for language that obligates
West Pointe Homes to incorporate photovoltaic devices
in their construction of the homes.
In response to Councilmember Harper, Mr. Kueny agreed
that the suggested photovoltaic language can be
included in the Development Agreement.
Councilmember Mikos asked if there is sufficient
right -of -way to make "A" Street a four -lane roadway.
Mr. Kueny stated that this is one of the issues the
committee will review and come back with an answer to
that question in the proposed final draft of the
Development Agreement.
Mayor Hunter opened the public hearing.
Vince Daly, 31304 Via Colinas, #103, Westlake Village,
stated he was present as a representative of West
Pointe Homes and was available to answer questions
only.
MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember Harper
seconded a motion to continue the public hearing open to
December 19, 2001. The motion carried by unanimous voice
vote.
10. PRESENTATION /ACTION /DISCUSSION:
A. Consider Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with North
Park Village LP for Processing of Environmental
Document, General Plan Amendment, Specific Plan and
Related Entitlements (portion of former Specific Plan
No. 8 Hidden Creek Ranch). Staff Recommendation:
Approve Memorandum of
Mayor to sign it.
Understanding and authorize the
Mr. Kueny gave the staff report.
Mr. Kueny stated the following proposed changes to the
Memorandum of Understanding. He stated that Section
1.1, second line, the words "the Property" in
parentheses would be stricken and the sentence would
end after MOU. In the third line of that paragraph,
Mr. Kueny stated a proposed change that eliminates the
words "the Property" would be modified to read "for
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said real property "; and the period would be deleted
and the next two words "the property" would be
stricken and the word "which" would be inserted and
the next to last line of this recital the words "the
property" would be replaced with the words "this
property "(lower case to the word property). Also, Mr.
Kueny referenced the third line of recital of 3.1, to
be amended to add an additional "C" into the acronym
of the Community College District; and also on the
fourth line of this recital add after the word "acres"
add (the Property) in quotes to emphasize all three
ownerships of the properties as described.
Mr. Kueny also added that in Section 2.1 on the next
to last line between the words "City's" and "Sphere ",
add the word "existing." He also added that in
Section 4. 1, sixth line between the words "Hidden" and
"Ranch ", add the word "Creek." Mr. Kueny continued by
stating that another amendment is that Section 5.1 at
the very beginning after the heading "entitlements"
after the word "the" add the words "applications for."
He also added that on stamped page 195 of the staff
report, delete the words "SPA Plan satisfies" from the
outline so it is revised to read:
"7.12 Hillside Management Ordinance
7.13 Tree Ordinance"
Mayor Hunter asked that a definition be given as to
when a developer shall pay relative to the Initial
Payment Obligation as outlined in Section 4.1 of the
Agreement.
In response to Mayor Hunter's suggestion, Mr. Kueny
stated that the Council may want to consider including
in the Agreement a number of business /calendar days as
the guideline as to the Initial Payment Obligation.
In response to Mayor Hunter relative to the project
schedules, Mr. Kueny responded that the intent of the
last paragraph of 4.7 allows without penalty for in
essence Schedule B to become operative if Schedule A
is not met, so the understanding is if you do not meet
Schedule A, then Schedule B applies.
Mr. Montes agreed with Mr. Kueny's interpretation
based upon the language of paragraph 4.7.
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Mayor Hunter asked if the document will ultimately be
recorded with the County Recorder's office.
Mr. Montes stated that the document can be recorded
and the results of recordation are that it gives
notice to anyone who may be a lien holder or purchaser
of the property that the agreement is in force.
Mayor Hunter requested that the City Council
ultimately consider that this document become an
officially Recorded Document.
Kim Kilkenny, 350 West Ash Street, San Diego,
addressed the Council as a representative of North
Park Village, LP, in support of the MOU Agreement.
Mr. Kilkenny addressed the issue of the authority of
North Park Village LP to sign the MOU and the
authority of North Park Village LP to dismiss the
existing litigation resolving outstanding financial
issues with Hidden Creek Ranch. He stated that he has
provided a copy of the certificate filed with the
Secretary of State changing the name from prior Hidden
Creek Ranch, LP, to North Park Village, LP. He stated
that the question has also been raised relative to his
personal authority to sign the MOU. He stated that he
has that authority.
Mr. Kilkenny stated that relative to the performance
of the payment of the $150,000, that their firm will
make payment at the first of next week if the City
Council acts this evening on the project.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Montes discussed the
partnership name and the change of name that was
rejected by the Secretary of State. Mr. Montes stated
that this afternoon he was provided with a copy of a
document for the amendment to the Partnership of
Hidden Creek Ranch, LP, amending the name to North
Park Village, LP. Mr. Montes stated that the document
that they received did not have a filing stamp on it,
so his office contacted the Secretary of State's
Office to gain that number.
Mr. Montes stated that the result is that the
discussed partnership /name change has been rejected by
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the Secretary of State because the form was not
completed correctly.
Mr. Kilkenny stated that this was not his
understanding and he believed that the name change had
officially been recorded.
Councilmember Harper asked the City Attorney if given
the confusion over the current item, can the directed
action still proceed?
Mr. Montes stated that he
authority of Mr. Kilkenny
Hidden Creek Ranch, LP.
would verify carefully the
to sign on the behalf of
Councilmember Mikos stated that the document should
include all of the names of Hidden Creek Ranch
Partners and that Mr. Messenger should sign the MOU.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Montes stated that
both Mr. Kilkenny and Mr. Messenger could sign the
MOU.
Mr. Kueny asked that the applicant also provide
evidence they have authority to submit an application
for the Ventura County Community College District and
Unocal properties.
In response to Councilmember Mikos, Mr. Montes stated
that typically the owner of the property is required
to sign the application or provide a letter of
authority.
Richard Francis, 711 South "A" Street, Oxnard, CA,
spoke in support of the MOU. He stated that he
endorses the process and the intent of SOAR. He
stated that he believes that is extremely important to
let the City Council decide what goes on the ballot.
Councilmember Mikos stated that a vote on the MOU is
not necessarily a vote in support of the project.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Montes suggested
execution by December 10 and one business day
performance.
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MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Mikos
seconded a motion to: 1) direct the City Attorney to
redraft the Memorandum of Understanding in a recordable
format; 2) to include provisions for specific performance
in execution of documents and date of payment and dismissal
of litigation, 3) to require additional signatures for
Hidden Creek Ranch Limited Partners; and 4) authorize the
Mayor to sign the Memorandum of Understanding following
City Manager and City Attorney review. The motion carried
by unanimous voice vote.
B. Consider Closing City Hall on December 31, 2001. Staff
Recommendation: Authorize the closing of City Hall on
December 31, 2001, with the requirement that employees
take leave time as specified in the agenda report.
Ms. Traffenstedt gave the staff report.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Mikos
seconded a motion to authorize the closing of City Hall on
December 31, 2001, and not require staff to use leave time,
and to authorize the City Manager to amend the necessary
documents to permit December 31 to be designated as a City
holiday when it falls on a Monday. The motion passed by
unanimous voice vote.
C. Consider Pre - Qualification of Bidders for Major
Construction Projects. Staff Recommendation: Review
the proposed draft program and, if the City Council
wishes to implement the program, direct staff to
present a Resolution to the City Council amending the
City Council Policies to formally establish the
program.
Ken Gilbert gave the staff report.
Councilmember Millhouse asked if this would slow down
community pool construction.
Mr. Kueny stated that the pool project could be
exempted.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Gilbert recommended a
minor language change.
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MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember
Wozniak seconded a motion to direct staff to bring back
this item with supporting documents and requested
modifications. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
11. CONSENT CALENDAR:
MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember Harper
seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar in its
entirety. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
A. Consider Approval of Warrant Register for Fiscal Year
2001 -2002 - November 21, 2001.
Manual Warrants
Voided Warrants
Payroll Liability
Warrants
Regular Warrants
None
None
10756 - 107595
107598 - 107715 &
107716 - 107745
$ 17,624.43
$ 26,767.56
$723,901.24
Staff Recommendation: Approve the warrant register.
B. Consider Approval of Warrant Register for Fiscal Year
2001 -2002- December 5, 2001.
Manual Warrants 107584 - 107585 & $ 87,828.94
107596 - 107597 &
107746 - 107748
Voided Warrant
Payroll Liability
Warrants
107541
107749 - 107757
$ (304.00)
$ 10,947.14
Regular Warrants 107758 - 107844 $ 19,862.31
107845 - 107869 $219,139.94
Staff Recommendation: Approve the Warrant Register
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C. Consider Repayment of General Fund and Inter Fund Park
Improvement Loans. Staff Recommendation: Approve the
repayment of all outstanding loans ($486,000) in the
Park Improvement Fund as follows: 1) Initiate the
immediate repayment of the $176,000 loan from the
Community Zone to the General Fund; 2) Upon receipt of
$85,000 in Community Zone fees, initiate the repayment
of $85,000 from the Community Zone to Zone 2; 3) Upon
receipt of an additional $225,000 in Community Zone
fees, initiate the repayment of $22.5,000 from the
Community Zone to Zone 1; and 4) Upon receipt of
$40,000 in Zone 3 fees, initiate the repayment of
$30,423 to the community Zone and $3,947 to Zone 2.
D. Consider Moorpark Library Expenditures and the
Adoption of a Resolution Amending the FY 2001/2002
Budget for Certain Library Expenditures. Staff
Recommendation: Approve the proposed two -year library
expenditures, as outlined in the agenda report, and
adopt Resolution No. 2001 -1917, appropriating $49,300
from the City's Library Facility Fee for FY 2001/2002.
E. Consider Ventura Council of Governments (VCOG)
Reorganization. Staff Recommendation: Support Model
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F. Consider Request for Use of the City's Social Services
Account. Staff Recommendation: Approve payment
request for $200 from the City's Social Services
Account.
G. Consider Quarterly Treasurer's Report. Staff
Recommendation: Receive and file Quarterly
Treasurer's Report.
H. Consider Conveying Fee Title to 500 Spring Road to the
Moorpark Redevelopment Agency. Staff Recommendation:
Authorize the conveyance of fee simple title for the
property at 500 Spring Road to the Moorpark
Redevelopment Agency.
I. Consider Resolution to Rescind Resolution No. 2000-
1784 and Adopting New and /or Revised Engineering
Policies and Standards. Staff Recommendation:
Adoption Resolution No. 2001 -1918.
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J. Consider Resolution to Revise the Amount of the
Appropriation and Budget for Traffic Signs (Gas Tax
Fund 2605, Division 7310, Object 8310, Object 9303) to
Acquire Fluorescent Yellow -Green School Area Traffic
Signs. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No.
2001 -1919 revising the amount of the appropriations
and budget for the Sign Maintenance account.
K. Consider Resolution Establishing a "Parking in Excess
of One -Hour by Permit Only" Zone on Summerglen Court.
Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2001 -1920
establishing a "One -Hour Parking - Permits Exempt"
zone on Summerglen Court.
L. Consider Reduction of Improvement Bonds for
Subdivision Improvement and Grading of Carlsberg Tract
Map 4973. Staff Recommendation: Authorize the City
Clerk to reduce the grading, landscape, storm drain
and street improvement bonds for Tract 4973 to 500 of
their original amount.
M. Consider Reduction of Improvement Bonds for
Subdivision Improvement and Grading of Carlsberg Tract
Map 4974. Staff Recommendation: 1) Accept the park
improvements as complete; and 2) Authorize the City
Clerk to reduce the bond for park improvements to the
amounts shown in the agenda report and said bond shall
remain in effect for a one -year maintenance period.
Authorize the City Engineer to accept the replacement
surety for damaged sidewalks in the amount of
$50,160.00, adjusted by the Engineering News - Record
Construction Cost Index.
N. Consider the Conceptual Plan for the Realignment of
Flinn Avenue (Project No. 8037). Staff
Recommendation: Approve the conceptual design for the
realignment of Flinn Avenue.
12. ORDINANCES:
None.
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13. CLOSED SESSION:
Mr. Kueny announced that the City Council would be going
into Closed Session for discussion of one case under Item
13.B., and Items 13.G. and 13.H.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember
Wozniak seconded a motion to adjourn to closed session for
a discussion of one case under Item 13.B., and Items 13.G.
and 13.H. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. The
time was 10:08 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 - 1)
G. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: Portion of Arroyo Vista Community Park
Address: 4550 Tierra Rejada Road
City Negotiator: Steven Kueny, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: The City of Moorpark and
Moorpark Unified School District
Under Negotiations: Price and terms of lease
Property: 203 E. Los Angeles Ave., Moorpark, CA 93021
Agency Negotiator: Steven Kueny, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: The City of Moorpark and Wayne
Colmer
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
H. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Title: Assistant City Manager, Assistant to City
Manager /City Clerk, City Manager, City Attorney, City
Engineer, Chief of Police, Director of Administrative
Services, Director of Community Development, Director
of Community Services, and Director of Public Works.
Present in closed session were all Councilmembers; Steven
Kueny, City Manager; Joseph Montes, City Attorney; Hugh
Riley, Assistant City Manager; Mary Lindley, Community
Services Director; and Deborah Traffenstedt, Assistant to
City Manager /City Clerk.
Ms. Lindley left the closed session at 10:30 p.m.
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The Council reconvened into open session at 11:05 p.m. Mr.
Kueny stated that one case under Item 13.B., and Items
13.G. and 13.H. were discussed and that there was no action
to report.
14. ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Hunter adjourned
ATTEST:
Deborah S. Traffenste'Ldt
City Clerk