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Moorpark, California July 7, 2004
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark
was held on July 7, 2004, 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 7:13 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Joseph Montes, City Attorney, led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmembers Harper, Mikos, Millhouse,
Parvin, and Mayor Hunter.
Staff Present: Steven Kueny, City Manager; Joseph Montes,
City Attorney; Hugh Riley, Assistant City
Manager; Kenneth Gilbert, Public Works
Director; Mary Lindley, Community Services
Director; Barry Hogan, Community Development
Director; Cynthia Borchard, Administrative
Services Director; Brad Miller, City
Engineer; Captain Richard Diaz, Sheriff's
Department; David Bobardt, Planning Manager;
Scott Wolfe, Principal Planner; Deborah
Traffenstedt, Assistant to City Manager /City
Clerk; and Maureen Benson, Deputy City
Clerk.
4. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS:
A. Proclamation Declaring the Month of July as "Parks and
Recreation Month ".
Mayor Hunter presented Mary Lindley, Community
Services Director, with a Proclamation declaring the
month of July as "Parks and Recreation Month ".
Ms. Lindley stated the City has 15 parks, one of which
was recently expanded, one of which will be undergoing
an expansion in the near future, and a 16th park which
will be named this evening. She also stated the City
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has a dedicated and hard working staff who support a
very active recreation program serving the very young
on up to active adults.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Cynthia Hollister, a Moorpark resident, spoke regarding the
recent Grand Jury report, reminding the Council of her
suggestion from the meeting of June 16, 2004, to form a
committee to discuss the issue.
Tom McKenzie, a Moorpark resident, representing the Knights
of Columbus Council 9969, announced a barbeque to take
place at Peach Hill Park on July 25th; and asked Council if
they could waive the fee for the use of the facility, as
they are a non - profit organization.
Mayor Hunter explained Council cannot legally take any
action during Public Comments. He suggested Mr. McKenzie
write a letter to staff to have this placed on the July
21st agenda for Council consideration.
6. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
Mayor requested Item 10.J. be pulled from the Consent
Calendar to be heard prior to Public Hearings.
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the Council to hear Item
10.J. prior to Public Hearings.
Staff requested Items 10.F., 10.Q., 10.R. and 10.T. be
pulled from the Consent Calendar.
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
Councilmember Millhouse welcomed a new resident of the City
watching the meeting from home.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting Item 10.J. was heard.
10. J. Consider Request from Roam'n Relics Car Club to Hold
Car Show on October 24, 2004, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00
p.m. on High Street and Pay Reduced City Fees for the
Event. Staff Recommendation: 1) Waive fee for use of
Redevelopment Agency property, charge Club the
contract billing rate for police services charged by
the County of Ventura, and charge Club the direct cost
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of other staff to plan the event; 2) Require Club to
pay an encroachment permit fee ($100) and a temporary
special use permit fee ($88); and 3) Require Club to
provide the City and Agency with an indemnification
agreement and name the City and Agency as additional
insureds in the Club's insurance policy.
Mr. Kueny deferred the staff report.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt stated
there were no speakers.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember
Parvin seconded a motion to: 1) Waive the fee for use of
Redevelopment Agency property, charge the Club the contract
billing rate for police services charged by the County of
Ventura, and charge the Club the direct cost of other staff
to plan the event; 2) Require the Club to pay an
encroachment permit fee ($100) and a temporary special use
permit fee ($88); and 3) Require the Club to provide the
City and Agency with an indemnification agreement and name
the City and Agency as additional insureds in the Club's
insurance policy. The motion carried by unanimous voice
vote.
8. PUBLIC HEARING:
A. Consider Resolution Amending Specific Plan No. 95 -02;
Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2002 -02, a Request to
Amend Chapter 17.74 of the Moorpark Municipal Code
Relating to the Development Standards of Specific Plan
No. 95 -02; and Resolution Approving Residential
Planned Development Nos. 2002 -03, -04, and -05, for
Construction of a Total of 318 Single- Family Detached
Residential Units within Specific Plan No. 95 -02,
Located Approximately One -Half Mile North of the
Northerly Terminus of Spring Road and Three - Fourths of
One Mile East of Walnut Canyon Road on the Application
of Pardee Homes. (continued open public hearing from
June 2, 2004) Staff Recommendation: 1) Take public
testimony, and close the public hearing; 2) Adopt
Resolution No. 2004 -2212, approving an Amendment to
Specific Plan No. 95 -02; 3) Introduce Ordinance No.
302, for first reading to approve Zoning Ordinance
Amendment No. 2002 -02, and schedule second reading and
adoption for July 21, 2004; and 4) Adopt Resolution
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No. 2004 -2213, approving Residential Planned
Development Permit Nos. 2002 -03, 2002 -04, and 2002 -05,
subject to Conditions of Approval.
Mr. Hogan gave the staff report.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Hogan stated the
standard setback is 20 -feet; the change proposed for
the front yard setback allows a 15 -foot setback for
the living quarters when they are located closer to
the street than the garage door; the garage is not
being moved closer to the street; these homes are
being restricted to single- story; and from the curb
face to the 15 -foot setback is an additional 10 -feet.
Mayor Hunter stated this is a continued public
hearing.
In response to Councilmember Parvin, Jim Bizzelle,
26650 The Old Road, Valencia, California, stated the
air conditioning units are usually located along a
"dead wall ", which is usually not near the patio;
there are various materials that could be used to
attenuate the air conditioning sound; newer air
conditioning units generate substantially less noise;
and they will take this concern into consideration.
He stated he is available to answer any additional
questions regarding the Residential Planned
Development.
Mayor Hunter closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Millhouse stated staff has taken into
consideration the issues raised at the last meeting;
even though the Council would like to see the largest
lots with the widest setbacks possible, economic
realities have to be considered; this project is
approved for this area; and in return the City is
getting open space, parkways and trails.
MOTION: Councilmember Millhouse moved and Councilmember
Harper seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2004 -2212,
approving an Amendment to Specific Plan No. 95 -02.
Mayor Hunter stated there is a need to maintain
previously adopted and established setback standards.
He expressed concerns regarding smaller front yard
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setbacks, as the closer the units are moved to the
street, the more prominent they become, regardless of
any off - setting benefits.
In response to Councilmember Mikos, Mr. Kueny stated
the benefits mentioned by Councilmember Millhouse,
which have been added since the original proposal, are
an increase of open space to the habitat area and a
reduction to the number of units guaranteed under the
Development Agreement.
In response to Councilmember Mikos and Mayor Hunter,
Mr. Hogan stated 21 units in Planning Area 1 have the
15 -foot front yard setback; and a similar approach was
used with the larger lots in the Serenada and Fiesta
Tracts, which have only curb and sidewalk, while this
development has curb, parkway and then a sidewalk in
addition to the 15 -foot front yard setback.
The motion carried by voice vote 3 -2, with Councilmember
Mikos and Mayor Hunter dissenting.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember
Parvin seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2004 -2213,
approving Residential Planned Development Permit Nos. 2002-
03, 2002 -04, and 2002 -05, subject to conditions of
approval. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
Mr. Montes read the title of Ordinance No. 302.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember
Parvin seconded a motion to waive further reading and
introduce Ordinance No. 302, for first reading; and
schedule second reading and adoption for July 21, 2004.
The motion carried by voice vote 4 -1, with Councilmember
Mikos dissenting.
Councilmember Harper stated many are concerned with
the trend for larger homes on smaller lots with zero
lot lines; and Council may want to revisit this issue
as a future agenda item after consideration by the
Planning Commission.
Mayor Hunter requested staff consider a Resolution for
the July 21st agenda requesting the Planning
Commission study this issue.
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B. Consider Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2004 -04: An
Amendment to Chapter 17.12 (Establishment of Zones,
Boundaries, and Maps), Chapter 17.20 (Uses by Zone)
and Chapter 17.44 (Entitlement - Process and
Procedures) of the Moorpark Municipal Code Related to
Entitlement Review Requirements for Certain Uses.
Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the public hearing,
take public testimony, and close the public hearing;
and 2) Introduce Ordinance No. for first reading,
approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2004 -04, and
schedule second reading and adoption for July 21,
2004.
Mr. Bobardt recommended continuing this item to July
21, 2004.
Mayor Hunter opened the public hearing.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt stated
there were no speakers.
Mayor Hunter suggested since there were no speakers,
the staff presentation should be deferred to July 21,
2004.
MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember Harper
seconded a motion to continue this item with public hearing
open to July 21, 2004. The motion carried by unanimous
voice vote.
9. PRESENTATION /ACTION /DISCUSSION:
W
Consider
Standards
Resolution Establishing Landscape Design
and Guidelines. (continued from June 2,
2004) Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No.
2004-
Mr. Hogan gave the staff report.
In response to Councilmember Mikos, Mr. Kueny stated
there should be three entries showing the formulas for
planting, one for front yard trees (whether public or
privately owned), one for parkway trees and one for
curbside trees.
In response to Councilmember Mikos, Mr. Hogan stated
the document is intended for use by professional
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landscape architects working with developers; and
reference can be made available on the City's website
for homeowners to refer to this document as a source
of information.
Councilmember Mikos stated she was surprised the
various recommended plant lists did not show certain
common native plants such as the California Walnut;
and a number of local plants species are also not on
the list, such as the Scrub Oak, Mountain Mahogany,
and the California Buckwheat. She asked if there
could be some leeway to allow additional comments to
the document even after it is approved. Councilmember
Mikos stated she has a problem with species listed on
the Invasive and Prohibited Plant List also being
included on the Recommended Street Tree List.
Councilmember Millhouse stated this is a recommended
list; the City reserves the right to approve or reject
the list; Council could move forward with the
standards and guidelines; and Councilmember Mikos
could bring back a list of plants to be added or
deleted from the tree list at a future time.
Jeremy Laurentowski, consultant from Professional
Design Inc., 250 Shasta Avenue, Moorpark, stated the
list was derived from Ventura County Guidelines, which
the City generally adopted as a standard.
In response to Councilmember Mikos' concern that the
message sent is one that invasive street trees are
appropriate, Mr. Laurentowski stated there are
isolated instances where certain plants are useful;
and trees appropriate for the front yards of private
homes are addressed on page 53 of the document.
In response to Councilmember Harper, Mr. Laurentowski
stated he would look at the Ventura County list to see
if the highly invasive Chinese Flame tree is included.
In response to Councilmember Parvin's concern that
developers be considerate of homes higher up on
hillsides and the planting of trees in adjacent yards,
which when fully grown will obscure views, Mr.
Laurentowski stated the intent of the diagram on page
175 in conjunction with page 176 is to show planting
of trees to preserve view on slopes.
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Mr. Hogan stated a
the consultant to
planted on slopes.
note can be added to these pages by
identify species of trees to be
Councilmember Millhouse stated both Councilmembers
Mikos and Parvin have raised good points, but these
are guidelines; the developer's plans will be studied
by staff and the landscape architect to identify any
inappropriate species and locations for planting of
trees.
In response to Councilmember Mikos, Mr. Hogan
recommended approving the guidelines now and bringing
back another tree list for approval as a Consent item.
Mr. Kueny stated that method would require creation of
an additional resolution and it would be better to
bring the entire item back as a Consent item after
staff has amended the list per Council comments.
In response to Councilmember Harper, Mr. Montes stated
adopting a resolution now, with a provision to allow
the Community Development Director to modify the list
later, would undermine the intent of the guidelines by
deferring the decision on the trees.
MOTION: Councilmember Millhouse moved and Councilmember
Harper seconded a motion to revise the tree list and bring
the resolution back for adoption on Consent. The motion
carried by unanimous voice vote.
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the Council to exclude
invasive plant species from the accepted tree list.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, Mr. Kueny requested Item 9.B. be
heard last under Presentation /Action /Discussion.
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the Council to hear
Item 9.B. last under Presentation /Action /Discussion.
C. Consider Appointment of Ventura County Area Agency on
Aging Representative and Alternate Representative.
Staff Recommendation: Ratify the election results
from June 21, 2004, and appoint Anthony Bellasalma as
the City's representative to VCAAA and appoint Floyd
Rhoades as the alternate, both to serve a two -year
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term from July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2006; and
authorize the City Clerk to send a certification
letter on behalf of the City Council to the Director
of the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging.
Ms. Traffenstedt gave the staff report.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt stated
there were no speakers.
MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember Parvin
seconded a motion to ratify the election results from June
21, 2004, and appoint Anthony Bellasalma as the City's
representative to VCAAA and appoint Floyd Rhoades as the
alternate, both to serve a two -year term from July 1, 2004
through June 30, 2006; and authorize the City Clerk to send
a certification letter on behalf of the City Council to the
Director of the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging. The
motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
D. Consider Action to Chanue the Name of the Los Angeles
Avenue Located East of Collins Drive. Staff
Recommendation: Direct staff to schedule a public
meeting to consider changing the name for the subject
street segment to Arroyo Drive.
Mr. Gilbert gave the staff report.
In response to Councilmember Mikos, Mr. Gilbert stated
the Transportation and Streets Committee did not know
the fire department objected to the selected name; in
his opinion the street name duplication is not a
problem since the other streets are in the City of
Thousand Oaks; and the only difficulty in renaming New
Los Angeles Avenue to Los Angeles Avenue would be the
effect on businesses and residents.
In response to Councilmember Parvin, Captain Diaz
stated the Moorpark Police Department uses a geo -based
system, which would print out the street location; the
Thomas Brothers Guide is also used for street
location; and the fire department uses a similar
approach.
Mayor Hunter stated he did not have discomfort
changing the name, as it will help clear up the
confusion over duplication of Los Angeles Avenue.
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In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Gilbert stated code
does not require a public hearing; a letter would be
sent to businesses, residents and homeowner
associations for distribution to all members, all
public agencies, and response agencies; and a
resolution could be scheduled for adoption in
September as a Presentation /Action /Discussion item.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt stated
there were no speakers.
MOTION: Councilmember Parvin moved and Councilmember
Harper seconded a motion to direct staff to schedule a
public meeting to consider changing the name for the
subject street segment to Arroyo Drive. The motion carried
by unanimous voice vote.
E. Consider an Ordinance Amending Chapter 5.06 of the
Moorpark Municipal Code Regulating Cable Television
Systems. Staff Recommendation: Introduce Ordinance
No. for first reading.
Mr. Riley requested this item be continued to the July
21st agenda.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt stated
there were no speakers.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember
Millhouse seconded a motion to continue this item to July
21, 2004. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
F. Consider Approval of an Implementation Plan for the
Improvements of Vesting Tentative Tract No. 5187
(William Lyon Homes). Staff Recommendation: Approve
the implementation plan for improvements to Vesting
Tentative Tract No. 5187, subject to final language
revisions by the City Manager and City Attorney.
Mr. Hogan gave the staff report
In response to Councilmember Mikos, Mr. Hogan stated
this cannot be assigned to more than one entity since
this uses the concept of a master builder; and Tract
5405 is not part of this action, since only Vesting
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Tentative Tract No. 5187 is subject to the Development
Agreement.
Mr. Kueny stated it would not hurt to add Tract 5405.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved
Parvin seconded a motion to approve the
for improvements to Vesting Tentative
amended to add Tract 5405, subject
revisions by the City Manager and C
motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
and Councilmember
implementation plan
Tract No. 5187, as
to final language
ity Attorney. The
G. Consider Report of Annual Review and Request for
Amendment of Development Agreement Established in
Connection with a 35 Acre, Detached Single Family
Residential Unit Project Located on the South Side of
Los Angeles Avenue, West of Leta Yancy Road (Formerly
Liberty Bell Road) (Tract 5053, Pacific Communities)
Staff Recommendation: 1) Accept the Community
Development Director's Report and recommendation that,
on the basis of substantial evidence, Pacific
Communities has complied in good faith with the terms
and conditions of the agreement; 2) Deem the annual
review process complete; and 3) Direct staff to meet
with Pacific Communities concerning potential language
changes and to set a public hearing for the Planning
Commission to consider the draft First Amendment to
Development Agreement and provide a recommendation to
the City Council.
Mr. Hogan gave the staff report.
David Chambers, representing Pacific Communities, 1000
Dove Street, Suite 100, Newport Beach, California,
stated he is available for questions and concurs with
staff's recommendations.
MOTION: Councilmember Millhouse moved and Councilmember
Parvin seconded a motion to: 1) Accept the Community
Development Director's Report and recommendation that, on
the basis of substantial evidence, Pacific Communities has
complied in good faith with the terms and conditions of the
agreement; 2) Deem the annual review process complete; and
3) Direct staff to meet with Pacific Communities concerning
potential language changes and to set a public hearing for
the Planning Commission to consider the draft First
Amendment to Development Agreement and provide a
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recommendation to the City Council. The motion carried by
unanimous voice vote.
H. Consider Reinstating an Agreement Between the City and
Caltrans Pertaining to City Maintenance of State
Highways within the City. Staff Recommendation: 1)
Authorize the Mayor to send a letter to Caltrans
approving the reinstatement of the 1985 Agreement
effective August 1, 2004, said letter to include the
clarifying and qualifying language set forth in the
agenda report; 2) Direct staff to re- establish
negotiations with Caltrans for the purpose of
developing a new mutually acceptable Agreement related
to the City maintenance of State Highways, with terms
and conditions consistent with the requirements set
forth in the Mayor's letter and with final language to
be approved by the City Attorney and City Manager; and
3) Authorize the Mayor to sign said Agreement if and
when successful negotiations have been completed.
Mr. Gilbert gave the staff report.
In response to Council questions, Mr. Gilbert stated
the alternative would be to let Caltrans sweep their
own streets; and the Agreement has not been presented
for review.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt stated
there were no speakers.
Councilmember Millhouse offered to work with the
Caltrans bureaucracy.
MOTION: Councilmember Millhouse moved and Councilmember
Harper seconded a motion to: 1) Authorize the Mayor to
send a letter to Caltrans approving the reinstatement of
the 1985 Agreement effective August 1, 2004, said letter to
include the clarifying and qualifying language set forth in
the agenda report; 2) Direct staff to re- establish
negotiations with Caltrans for the purpose of developing a
new mutually acceptable agreement related to the City
maintenance of state highways, with terms and conditions
consistent with the requirements set forth in the Mayor's
letter and with final language to be approved by the City
Attorney and City Manager; and 3) Authorize the Mayor to
sign said Agreement, if and when successful negotiations
have been completed. The motion carried by unanimous voice
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I. Consider a Name
of Magnolia and
Approve the name
for the Undevelop
Charles Streets.
of Magnolia Park.
Ms. Lindley gave the staff report.
Julv 7, 2004
ed Park on the Corner
Staff Recommendation:
In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt stated
there were no speakers.
MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved and Councilmember Harper
seconded a motion to approve the name of Magnolia Park.
The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, Item 9.B. was heard.
9. B. Consider Mission Statement, Priorities, Goals and
Objectives for Fiscal Year 2004/2005. (continued from
June 16, 2004) Staff Recommendation: Consider the
priorities, goals and objectives. (Staff: Steven
Kueny)
Mr. Kueny gave the staff report.
In response to Councilmember Harper's request that the
landscaping project along Highway 118 through the City
be considered at the same time as the potential
pedestrian over - crossing, Mr. Kueny stated the over -
crossing is listed as a separate Item 20. on stamped
pg. 181 of the Potential List, since it will be
pursued separately; a raised median would be needed to
support a pedestrian over - crossing; however, it could
be moved into the other list.
Councilmember Harper stated it is reasonable to
include the over - crossing in the design process with
the median landscaping project, since the two projects
will affect each other.
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the Council to include
the pedestrian over - crossing at the same time as the
landscaping project along Highway 118 through the City.
In response to Councilmember Millhouse's request to
move the bypass for gravel trucks to the Top 10
Priority list to possibly replace No. 5, which is
going to take 10 years, Mr. Kueny stated it is listed
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as No. 15 under Departmental Goal and Objective C.,
since the first step is the preparation of the
environmental document; and he suggested modifying the
language of Top 10 Priority No. 6. on stamped page 184
to reference that portion of the roadway.
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of Council to add language
to Top Ten Priority No. 6. to include the development of an
alternate route for north /south bound truck traffic through
the city of Moorpark.
In response to Councilmember Millhouse's concern that
staff is spread too thin to consider 29 Potential
Objectives, Mr. Kueny stated these are items staff
does not work on actively; however, the list provides
the Council items for their consideration.
A discussion followed among the Councilmembers to
determine which of the Objectives should remain.
Councilmember Mikos stated No. 1 should be moved to
the general list and considered in a formal survey
with tracking of complaints.
Councilmember Harper stated No. 4. should be added to
the Goals and Objectives as a potential source of
revenue with staff looking at it as a franchise fee;
and No. 7. should remain, as the community has matured
enough to install winter holiday decorations.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Kueny stated No. 7.
has not been included in the budget.
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the Council to remove
Potential Objectives Nos. 10. and 11., move Nos., 12. and
25. to the Parks and Recreation Commission; relocate No.
20. to the Departmental Goals and Objectives list; and
retain the remaining Potential Objectives.
Councilmember Parvin stated the installation of a stop
sign for Los Angeles Avenue at Arroyo Drive entrance
should be agendized for consideration by the
Transportation and Streets Committee.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Kueny stated the
verbiage, "future utilization and focus" used on
stamped page 192 for No. 14. represents the concern
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expressed two years ago in regard to the rising costs
of the Sheriff's contract; and if Council so desires,
this could be referred to the Budget and Finance
Committee to monitor and make a recommendation.
Councilmember Harper stated the expense involved for
police activities is over half of the budget and
recommended keeping No. 14. as is; however, the
sentence should be truncated by putting a period after
the word "resources ".
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the Council to modify
the sentence for No. 14. to end after the word "resources ".
In response to Councilmember Parvin, Mr. Kueny and Mr.
Montes stated a Volunteer Section listing charitable
or non - profit organizations should not be included on
the City's new webpage since, if these organizations
are allowed, there would be no provision for excluding
any other entities from posting to the webpage.
Councilmember Mikos requested staff include
accessibility for the disabled in the next webpage
upgrade.
In response to Councilmember Parvin, Mr. Hogan stated
in regard to No. 12. on stamped page 195, staff has
met with the Ventura County Fire Protection District
to modify the distance for fuel modification zones;
there is a problem with maintenance of the existing
areas such as those in the Carlsberg development; and
for new developments, the buffer zones will be
included in the Homeowners Association's maintenance
obligations and not the responsibility of the
individual property owner.
Councilmember Parvin stated in regard to stamped page
191, Goal F., she would like to see a schedule
comparing Plan and Inspection Deposits to total fees
collected. She would also like consideration of the
efficiency of hiring a person to conduct all Plan
Checks rather than outsourcing the work.
In response to Councilmember Mikos, Mr. Gilbert stated
the City is in negotiations with a right -of -way agent
to formalize a contract for offers to various owners
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along east Los Angeles Avenue to implement widening in
that location.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Gilbert stated the
current cost estimate at build -out is $4 -5 million.
In response to Mayor Hunter Ms. Traffenstedt stated
there were no speakers.
MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember Harper
seconded a motion to adopt the Mission Statement,
Priorities, Goals and Objectives for Fiscal Year 2004/2005,
as amended. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Councilmember Mikos requested Item 10.I. be pulled for
individual consideration.
Councilmember Millhouse requested Item 10.C. be pulled for
individual consideration.
Mayor Hunter stated the Council had previously agreed to
pull Items 10.F., 10.Q., 10.R., and 10.T., and Item 10.J.
was heard earlier in the meeting.
MOTION: Councilmember Parvin
seconded a motion to approve
exception of Items 10.C., 10.F.
10.T., which were pulled for
10.J. was heard earlier in the
unanimous roll call vote.
moved and Councilmember Harper
the Consent Calendar with the
10.I., 10.J., 10.Q., 10.R., and
individual consideration. Item
meeting. The motion carried by
A. Consider Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of Ma
5, 2004.
Consider Approval of Minutes of Special Meeting of May
26, 2004.
Consider Approval of Minutes of Special Meeting of
June 2, 2004.
Consider Approval of Minutes of Special Meeting of
June 9, 2004.
Consider Approval of Minutes of Special Meeting of
June 16, 2004.
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Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes.
Julv 7, 2004
B. Consider Approval of Warrant Register for Fiscal Year
2003 -2004 - July 7, 2004.
Manual Warrants
Voided Warrant
Payroll Liability
Warrants
116439 - 116440 & $ 33,004.88
116433 $ 15,913.75
114373 & 114540 &
114647 & 116009 &
116466 - 116467
116434 - 116438
$ (5,420.63)
$
2,645.28
Regular Warrants 116442 - 116616 $2,447,464.60
Staff Recommendation: Approve the warrant register.
D. Consider Resolution Determining and Levying the
Special Tax in Community Facilities District (CFD) No.
97 -1 for Fiscal Year 2004/05. Staff Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2004 -2214 to levy the special
taxes in CFD 97 -1 for the 2004/05 fiscal year, as
shown in the agenda report.
E. Consider Resolution Determining and Levying the
Special Assessment for Assessment District (CFD) No.
92 -1 for Fiscal Year 2004/05. Staff Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2004 -2215 to levy the special
assessments for parcels in AD 92 -1 for the 2004/05
fiscal year, as shown in the agenda report.
G. Consider Personal Care Attendants on Moorpark Cit
Transit Fixed Route. Staff Recommendation: Establish
a policy that allows Personal Care Attendants (PCAs)
accompanying an ADA qualified rider on Moorpark City
Transit fixed route, to ride the bus at no charge.
H. Consider Amendment to Agreement for Services with the
Moorpark Chamber of Commerce. Staff Recommendation:
Approve Amendment to the Agreement for Services with
the Moorpark Chamber of Commerce subject to final
language approval by the City Manager and City
Attorney.
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K. Consider Bond Reduction for Tract 4980 (Western
Pacific). Staff Recommendation: 1) Authorize the
City Clerk to reduce sureties #SD00100545,
#SD00100546, and #SD00100543 to 100; and 2) Authorize
the City Clerk to fully exonerate sureties for Tract
4980 one year after this approval of the reduction of
surety bond and upon written confirmation from the
City Engineer that no warranty work is required.
L. Consider Approval of Selection of Consultant to
Prepare a Preliminary Design Report for the North
Hills Parkway Improvement Project and Adoption of a
Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year 2004/05 Budget to
Fund the Work. Staff Recommendation: Approve the
selection of Parsons to prepare the subject report,
authorize the Mayor to sign an agreement subject to
final language approval by the City Manager and City
Attorney, and adopt Resolution No. 2004 -2216,
appropriating $300,000 from the Citywide Traffic
Mitigation Fund. ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED
M. Consider Rescinding Ad Hoc Committee for Cardservice
International. Staff Recommendation: Rescind Ad Hoc
Committee for Cardservice International.
N. Consider Authorizing Staff to Seek Pro osals for a New
Five -Year Service Contract for Traffic Signal
Maintenance. Staff Recommendation: Authorize staff
to seek proposals for a five -year Traffic Signal
Maintenance contract.
0. Consider Authorization of Recordation of the Notice of
Completion for the Villa Campesina Park Improvement
Project. Staff Recommendation: Authorize the City
Clerk to file the Notice of Completion for the project
and authorize the release of the balance of payment,
due upon satisfactory clearance, thirty -five (35) days
after Notice of Completion records, release bonds in
accordance with the contract, and completion of
closeout contractual obligations on the part of the
contractor.
P. Consider Awarding a Contract for the Spring Road
Parkway Tree Replacement Project (Project 8054) and
the Adoption of a Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year
2004/05 Budget to Fully Fund the Project. Staff
Recommendation: 1) Approve the award of a
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construction contract to M &R Landscaping for the
construction of the subject project; and 2) Adopt
Resolution No. 2004 -2217, amending the FY 2004/05
Budget for this project. ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED
S. Consider Approval of Resolution Adopting a Revised
Benefit Program for Management Employees and
Rescinding Resolution No. 2004 -2161. Staff
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2004 -2218.
The following items were pulled for individual consideration.
C. Consider Award of Agreement for Food and Beveraae
Vending Machine Services. Staff Recommendation: Award
an agreement to Glendale Amusements for food and
beverage vending machine services and authorize the
City Manager to sign the agreement on behalf of the
City.
Councilmember Millhouse requested staff make sure not
to put junk food in the machines in order to help
children establish good eating habits.
MOTION: Councilmember Millhouse moved and Councilmember
Parvin seconded a motion to award an agreement to Glendale
Amusements for food and beverage vending machine services
and authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement on
behalf of the City, with direction to staff to ensure
nutritious snacks are predominant. The motion carried by
unanimous voice vote.
F. Consider Resolutions for Interim Extension of Cable
Television Franchise. Staff Recommendation: Adopt
Resolutions Nos. 2004- and 2004- extending
Cable Television Franchise Agreements with Adelphia
Communications Corporation until September 1, 2004.
Mr. Riley requested this item be continued to July
21st.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember
Parvin seconded a motion to continue this item to July 21,
2004. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
I. Consider Awarding a Contract to Thomsen Landscape for
the Construction of the Metrolink Landscape
Improvement Project. Staff Recommendation: Award the
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Metrolink Landscape Improvement construction contract
to Thomsen Landscape and authorize the Mayor to
execute said contract
Councilmember Mikos stated she had this item pulled to
request the landscape consultant find replacement
species for the African Sumac and the Acacia trees, as
they are two prohibited plants on the tree list; and
the remainder of the landscape plan is beautiful.
MOTION: Councilmember Millhouse
Parvin seconded a motion to award
Improvement construction contract
authorize the Mayor to execute s�
the substitution of the African
species. The motion carried by una
moved and Councilmember
the Metrolink Landscape
:o Thomsen Landscape and
id contract, subject to
Sumac and the Acacia
iimous voice vote.
Mr. Kueny recommended Council consider Items 10.Q.,
10.R. and 10.T. together.
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of Council to consider
Items 10.Q., 10.R. and 10.T. together.
Q. Consider Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Service
Employees International Union AFL -CIO, CLC Local 998.
Staff Recommendation: Authorize approval of a new
one -year MOA for the time period from July 1, 2004,
through June 30, 2005, and authorize the City Manager
to sign the new MOA following final language approval
by the City Manager and City Attorney.
R. Consider Resolution Amending Personnel Rules and
Regulations for the Positions in the Competitive
Service and Rescinding Resolution No. 2002 -2000.
Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2004- ,
subject to final language changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney.
T. Consider Resolution Amending the Salary Plan for
Competitive Service, Non - Competitive Service, and
Hourly Employees and Rescinding Resolution No. 2003-
2108. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No.
2004-
Mr. Kueny requested these items be continued to a
future agenda.
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MOTION: Councilmember Millhouse moved and Councilmember
Parvin seconded a motion to continue Items 10.Q., 10.R. and
10.T. to a future agenda. The motion carried by unanimous
voice vote.
11. ORDINANCES:
None.
12. CLOSED SESSION:
Mr. Kueny requested the Council go into closed session for
Items 12.B., 12.C., 12.E., and 12.G. on the agenda.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Parvin
seconded a motion to adjourn to closed session for a discussion
of Items 12.B., 12.C., 12.E. and 12.G. on the agenda. The
motion carried by unanimous voice vote. The time was 9:18 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)
C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
(Pursuant to Subdivision (a) of Section 54956.9 of the
Government Code)
The Committee to Preserve Historic High Street, an
unincorporated association, and Cynthia Hollister vs.
City of Moorpark and Moorpark City Council (Case No.
SC037584)
E. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
(Pursuant to Section 54957.6 of the Government Code)
Agency Designated Representative: Steven Kueny
Employee Organization: Service Employees International
Union, AFL -CIO, CLC, Local 998
G. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
(Pursuant to Subdivision (b) of Section 54957 of the
Government Code)
Title: Assistant City Manager, Assistant to City
Manager /City Clerk, City Manager, City Attorney, City
Engineer, Chief of Police, Administrative Services
Director, Community Development Director, Community
Services Director, and Public Works Director
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The City Council reconvened into closed session at 9:27
p.m. Present in closed session were Councilmembers Harper,
Mikos, Millhouse, Parvin, and Mayor Hunter; Steven Kueny,
City Manager; Joseph Montes, City Attorney; Hugh Riley,
Assistant City Manager; Barry Hogan, Community Development
Director; and Deborah Traffenstedt, Assistant to City
Manager /City Clerk.
The Council reconvened into open session at 10:12 p.m. Mr.
Kueny stated three cases under Item 12.B., and Items 12.C.,
12.E., and 12.G. were discussed and there was no action to
report.
13. ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Hunter adjourned the
ATTEST:
�-- lDjeborah S. Traf fensted
City Clerk