HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1989 0419 CC REGMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Moorpark, California
April 19, 1989
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark, California
was held on April 19, 1989 in the Council Chambers of City Hall of said
City, located at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California.
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Meeting was called to order at the hour of 7:10 p.m. my Mayor
Eloise Brown.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Perez.
3. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Clint Harper, Paul Lawrason, Bernardo
Perez, Scott Montgomery and Mayor Eloise Brown.
Steven Kueny, City Manager; Cheryl Kane, City Attorney;
Pat Richards, Director of Community Development; Phil
Newhouse, Director of Community Services; Richard Hare,
Deputy City Manager; Susan Cauldwell, Administrative
Assistant; John Knipe, Assistant City Engineer; Lt.
Richard Rodriguez, Sheriff's Department; Debra
Traffenstedt, Senior Planner; Don Reynolds, Associate
Planner; and Sally Coons, Secretary.
4. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS-,_ AND- SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
A. Special Proclamation declaring Statewide Water Awareness Week
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May -7� 1989, in the City of Moorpark.
Mayor Brown read the proclamation declaring May 1 -7, 1989 as
Statewide Water Awareness Week in the City of Moorpark.
5. REORDERING OF AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA
There was no reordering of or additions to the Agenda.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
6.A. Judith Lanahan (4641 Pepper Mill Street, Moorpark) addressed
the Council in support of Agenda Item 11.P. - Parking
restrictions on Los Angeles Avenue from Park Lane to
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Buttercreek Road. She encouraged the Council to post "No
Parking" on both the north and south sides of State Route 118.
6.8. Lynn Crockatt (13768 Christian Barrett Drive, Moorpark)
requested the Council to consider allowing him to speak under
item 11.C. - Proposed Moorpark Fireworks Show.
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to hear Mr.
Crockatt under Agenda Item 11.C.
6.C. Jean Starr (3196 North Locust, Rialto, CA) representing Fire
Spectacular, advised that she was available for questions under
Agenda Item 11.C. - Proposed Moorpark Fireworks Show.
6.D. Tina Gidney (200 E. Los Angeles Avenue, Moorpark) addressed the
Council in favor of the proposed fireworks show.
6.E. John Luke (13709 Christian Barrett Drive, Moorpark) addressed
the Council in favor of the proposed fireworks show.
6.F. Valerie Busby (2801 Townsgate Road, #101, Westlake Village)
advised that she was available for questions concerning Agenda
Item 11.B. (Consider adoption of a resolution Development Plan
Permit No. DP -361 Minor Modification No. 1 and Conditional Use
Permit (CUP) No. 88 -2 (Cabot, Cabot & Forbes).
6.G. Jeff Hitz (1432 N. View Drive, Westlake Village) from Grubb &
Ellis Commercial Real Estate and representing Cabot, Cabot &
Forbes, advised that it will be difficult to get tenants in the
building if they are not allowed to sublet, as is being
recommended under Agenda Item 11.B. In order to attract good
companies, he recommended the Council not preclude subletting.
6.H. Carolyn Schrimpf (12788 Summer, Moorpark) from the Buttercreek
Homeowner's Association, addressed the Council in favor of the
proposed fireworks show.
6.I. Linda Marinier (12316 Willow Forest Drive, Moorpark) addressed
the Council in favor of the proposed fireworks show.
6.J. Dan Schmidt (Moorpark Mirror) addressed the Council urging them
to support legislation (SB 1267) requiring tape recording of
closed sessions. Mr. Schmidt advised that he would like to
speak to the Council under Agenda Item I.I.F. - Consider
amendment of City's Newsrack Ordinance.
CONSENSUS:_ By consensus, the Council determined to allow Mr.
Schmidt to address the Council under Agenda Item 11.F.
6.K. Lana Tipton (504 Paseo Grande, Thousand Oaks) owner of Golden
Belle Restaurant, addressed the Council concerning the City's
sign ordinance, particularly as it relates to restrictions on
"sandwich" signs. She explained the importance of adequate
signage to the success of her business.
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Councilmember Perez commented
in front of the restaurant and
and he understands the need for
April 19, 1989
that he saw the "sandwich" sign
it did not seem in anyone's way;
higher visibility.
6.L. Linda Plaks (4957 Mira Sol Drive, Moorpark) President of the
Moorpark Chamber of Commerce addressed the Council in favor of
the proposed fireworks show. She advised that it is the
Chamber's intention to support and sponsor this event.
6.M. John Newton (165 High Street, Moorpark) requested the Council
to consider allowing himself and others to speak under Agenda
Item 11.H - Consider request to separately process a component
of General Plan Update process.
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to allow Mr. Newton
and his clients to speak under Agenda Item 11 -H.
6.N. Christine May (13853 E. Los Angeles Avenue) addressed the
Council in favor of the proposed fireworks show.
6.0. Arend Collen (21300 Victory Blvd., Woodland Hills) advised that
he was a real estate representative for McDonald's Corporation
and would be addressing the Council under Agenda Item 11.H., as
per the Council's earlier determination.
6.P. Jerry Crumpler (11577 Olympic Boulevard, Los Angeles) from
Crumpler and Krueger Commercial Real Estate Division, advised
that he would also like an opportunity to speak under Agenda
Item 11.H.
7. COMMITTEE REPORTS
Mayor Brown advised that she attended the following meetings:
Highway 126 Inauguration; Waterworks District No. 1; Moorpark
Unified School District; Association of Ventura County Cities;
Ventura County Transportation Commission; and the Year 2000
Committee.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION: Upon motion by Councilmember Harper, seconded by
Councilmember Montgomery, the following items were approved by an
unanimous roll call vote:
8.A.1. Consider app_roya_1_ of minutes for the Special City Council
Meeting of April 5, 1.989_. Staff recommended the minutes be
approved as presented.
8.A.2. Consider approyal of minutes for the Regular C_iCounci 1
Meeting of Aril 5, 1.98.9. Staff recommended the minutes be
approved as presented.
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8.A.3. Consider approval of minutes for the Adjourned City
Council Meeting of AA ri 1 10, __19.89_. Staff recommended the
minutes be approved as presented.
8.B. Approval of Warrant Register__1988 /89:
- Prepaid Warrants Nos. 8472, 8553 -8577 $14,708.73
- Payable Warrants Nos. 8579 -8635 $50,502.63
8.C. Reconsideration of including First _Street in City's Street
Overlay Program. Staff recommended the Council reconsider
March 15, 1989 action and delete First Street from the program.
8.E. Consider a proposal to allow and wine sales in conjunction
with restaurant uses within the shopping center currently under
construction for Planned___Development_1064 - TOPA Management -
Minor Modification No. 1. Staff recommended the Council
receive and file.
8.F. Consider approval of Agreement with Ventura County Flood
control District for construction of box culvert for Happy Camp
Drain at Los Angeles Avenue LR118). Staff recommended the
Council approve the agreement and authorize the Mayor to sign.
8.G. Consider approval of C_om_prehensive Health Insurance Polite
effective May 1, 1989. Staff recommended approval of the
policy.
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No. 89 -545 extending VCC Franchise to June 8, 1989.
8.I. Consider adoption of Resolution No. 89_ -546 for Campus
Park Drive Parking Restrictions. Staff recommended the
Council adopt Resolution No. 8 -546 implementing a "No Stopping
Any Time" zone on both sides of Campus Park Drive between
College View Avenue and Campus Road (Moorpark College).
8.J. Consider proposed disposal of s Ulus soil for Tract No. 3963-3
Griffins Staff recommended receive and file the report.
8.K. Consider authorizing _May r_ to send l etter____op osi n SB 1267
concerning mandatory tape __recordings of _Council Closed
Sessions. Staff recommended the Council authorize the Mayor to
send a letter opposing SB 1267.
8.L. Consider authorizin�Ma or to send su�� orting AB 701 and
AB 1157 concerning_ establishment of __speed _limits. Staff
recommended the Mayor be authorized to send a letter supporting
AB 701 and AB 1157.
8.M. Consider request for Southern California Joint Powers Insurance
Authority Presentation concerning joint___�ool for self
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insurance. Staff recommended the Council authorize a
presentation by the SCJPIA.
The following item was pulled for individual consideration by the Council:
8.D. Consider the adoption of formal standards regarding when a
minor or major modification is to _be approved_ in conjunction
with the sale of liquor with restaurant uses. Staff
recommended approval of the standards as presented by Staff.
City Manager Steven Kueny advised that he requested this item
be pulled because there were two possible actions and the
Council needed to take one or the other. He recommended that
the Council approve the liquor sales guidelines as presented by
Staff.
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember Perez
seconded a motion to adopt the liquor sales guidelines as presented.
The voice vote was unanimous.
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to consider Agenda Item
10.A. at this time.
10.A. Appointment to PlanningCOmmission
Mayor Brown nominated Mr. Michael Scullin to the Planning
Commission.
MOTION: Councilmember Lawrason moved and Councilmember Perez
seconded a motion to confirm the nomination of Mr. Michael Scullin
to the Planning Commission. The voice vote was unanimous.
Mr. Scullin briefly addressed the Council, advising that his
background is in geology and urban development. He introduced his
wife and thanked the Council for his appointment to the Planning
Commission.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
9.A. Consider revisions to Land_ Use Application Fees and Planning
Rates. Staff recommended the Council approve the proposed
increase in fees and charge rates.
Director of Community Development Pat Richards reviewed his
staff report, advising that the City has not adjusted Land Use
Application Fees or Planning Rates in five years. After
analyzing the relevant costs and actual hours spent on
processing permits, Staff recommends a real time billing rate
of $85.00 per hour (a correction to the written report which
indicated $75.00 per hour). Additionally, fees related to zone
change, zoning maps, processing of permits and contract
services administrative fee were adjusted. Staff further
recommends an annual review of fees.
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Mayor Brown opened the Public Hearing.
9.A.1. Paul Tryon (751 Daily Drive, Camarillo) representing the
Building Industries Association, addressed the Council
concerning the proposed fee adjustments. He requested that the
Council defer action on this item until BIA can make a thorough
study of the report.
City Manager Kueny cautioned the Council that if action, at
least on an interim basis, is not taken at this meeting, then
the City will have no way to recoup allocated costs from those
applicants coming in between now and the time the fees are
formally adjusted. He recommended that the Council, at the
minimum, increase the deposit fee required at this time.
Mr. Tryon agreed to address the issue, to the best of his
ability, as though the Council were going to take action at
this meeting. He made the following points: 1) Fees should
be adjusted on an annual basis; 2) Costs are significantly
higher than other County cities, with the 250% increase being
proposed (at this point he made a comparison of fees to Simi
Valley and the County of Ventura); 3) He questioned the rental
charge of 50 cents per square foot for City Hall space used by
the Planning Department; and 4) Expressed concern regarding the
removal of the cap for deposit billings. He recommended that
the Council set a ceiling and make individual decisions for
those projects which may exceed those deposits.
Mr. Tryon addressed recommendations 1 -4 in the Staff Report as
follows: 1. The increase to $85.00 per hour seems large; 2.
Requested this item be deferred for an explanation; 3.
Questioned why deposits are being increased 150% plus an
additional 66% increase to reflect the increase in hourly
rates; and 4. He questioned why since there is a Zone Clearance
fee, there is also a "Zone Clearance Processing" fee.
Being no other speakers to address this subject, Mayor Brown
declared the hearing closed.
In response to Councilmember Harper, Director of Community
Development Pat Richards advised that the suggested increases
will not accumulate a profit, and in some cases the City may
continue to lose money.
City Manager Kueny advised that Staff feels those projects
which require larger numbers of hours should not have a cap;
those that don't require as many hours get a refund. In
response to Councilmember Perez, City Manager advised that the
increase for Contract Planning from 10% to 15% is to bring it
into line with what the City charges the contractor for other
items.
City Manager Kueny recommended eliminating the Zone Clearance
Fee and replacing it with the "Zone Clearance Processing" fee
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at actual time expended at the hourly rate charge; for each
entitlement permit, to require 100% of the actual fee charged
the applicant for processing the original permit entitlement
application with a cap of 100% of the original entitlement
processing fee for each entitlement; and to make the hourly
rate for City Planning Staff $85.00.
MOTION: Councilmember Lawrason moved and Councilmember Montgomery
seconded a motion to implement the fee structure, as recommended by
Staff and amended by City Manager Kueny, specifically Items 2., 3.,
and 4. in the Staff report; and to continue that portion (Item 1.)
regarding hourly rates for City Planning Staff to allow discussion
with interested parties and to be brought back to the Council at the
next regular meeting.
MOTION AMENDMENT: Councilmember Lawrason amended the motion,
seconded by Councilmember Montgomery, to include Staff
Recommendation No. 1, setting the rate for Planning Staff at $85.00
per hour.
The maker and second of the Amendment agreed that the amendment
include all Staff Recommendations, Items 1 through 8; with an
opportunity for further review of the hourly rate; and to adopt
Resolution No. 89 -547 setting the new rates.
VOTE: The voice vote on the motion, as amended, was unanimous.
City Attorney recommended that since the Council may consider
amending the hourly rate portion of the Resolution, the Hearing
be reopened and continued to the next regular meeting.
MOTION: Mayor Brown moved and Councilmember Lawrason seconded a
motion to reopen the public hearing and continue it to the next
regular meeting. The voice vote was unanimous.
9.B. Consider Appeal No. 89-2 - Planned Development No. 966 - Mash
Associates. An _appeal of the Director of Community
Development's_ determination that a Major Modification of PD -966
is required to allow a___separate fixed bar within a new
restaurant an_d to provide a building height of twenty five (2_5)
feet. Staff recommended the Director's decision be upheld.
Pat Richards, Director of Community Development, advised that
Mash Associates is appealing his decision requiring a Major
Modification of PD -966 to allow a separate fixed bar within a
new restaurant and to provide a building height of 25 feet.
Staff is of the opinion that a Major Modification should be
required to allow adequate notice to the public and to allow
agencies such as the Police Department to impose any additional
conditions, as well as the City Council. Regarding the 25 foot
building height, Staff is of the opinion that a 20 foot height
is more consistent with the overall size of the restaurant.
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In response to Councilmember Lawrason, Mr. Richards advised
when the Commercial Planned Development Permit No. PD -966 was
granted, the City did not see a tentative layout of the new
restaurant nor was any indication made that there would be a
fixed bar.
Mayor Brown opened the public hearing.
9.B.1. John Mays (530 New Los Angeles Avenue #26, Moorpark)
representing Mash Associates, advised that when the Permit was
granted in 1986, there was no mention of alcohol sales since it
was not known this needed to be addressed for possible future
use in the proposed restaurant.
9.B.2. James Perell (300 Esplanade Drive, Suite 110, Oxnard) of
Grubb & Ellis Company, consultants to Mash Associates, advised
the Council that at the point PD -966 was brought before the
Council, there was no discussion concerning sale of alcohol and
there seemed no reason to bring it up since it was not
addressed on the permit application. Subsequently, the new
restaurant desiring to have a fixed bar has applied with the
Alcoholic Beverage Control Board for the appropriate permits,
posting, etc. Proponents of the project did not recognize the
City must also permit the sale of alcohol. In any event, Mr.
Perell requested the Council to consider the issue of a fixed
bar in the new restaurant as a Minor Modification since it was
in process prior to the Council's recent action requiring a
Major Modification for sale of alcohol that was not disclosed
at the time the PD Permit was issued.
Regarding the issue of the building height, Mr. Perell advised
that the proposed restaurant will be 4 feet lower than the
existing Santa Barbara Savings building, and meets the
consistency and balance of the center.
In response to Councilmember Lawrason, Mr. Perell advised that
he felt the restaurant would be adversely impacted if the fixed
bar were eliminated.
Mayor Brown stated her strong concern with the new exhibit not
being presented until now.
9.B.3. Zouhair Younan (312 W. Los Angeles Avenue, Moorpark) owner
and operator of the proposed restaurant, advised the Council
that the floor plan which they had before them was incorrect.
AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING, Mayor Brown declared a 15 minute recess, the
time being 9:00 p.m. The Meeting reconvened at the hour, of 9:15 p.m.
Mr. Perell advised that a corrected floor plan of the
restaurant was now available for the Council's review.
Zouhair Younan advised that the Alcoholic Beverage Control
Board posted notices of the intended sale of alcohol on January
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30, 1989, for thirty days. All residents that live within 500
feet were sent letters. There were no protests.
In response to Councilmember Montgomery, Mr. Younan advised
that he has been in negotiations for the restaurant for
approximately eight months, and the issue of the building's
height was primarily an issue of visibility.
Mr. Mays advised that if the City requires a Major
Modification, processing would take approximately four months
and this would be a severe hardship for the proponents of the
project.
Being no other speakers, Mayor Brown declared the public
hearing closed.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Montgomery
seconded a motion to approve the appeal on the height restriction;
and deny the appeal on the requirement for a Major Modification of
PD -966 concerning the fixed bar. The motion carried, with
Councilmember Perez dissenting.
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council directed that Staff agendize
for discussion and clarification, how late materials may be
submitted to the Council for consideration at a Council Meeting
and /or Public Hearing of the Council.
10.6. Appointments to Community Arts. Committee
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to continue this
item to the next regular meeting.
11. DISCUSSION /ACTION ITEMS
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to first consider
those items where the Council agreed to accept public input.
11.6.
Cons
Plan Permit No. DP -361 Minor Modification No. 1 and Conditional
Use Permit (CUP) No. __.88 -2__ (Cabot, Cabot & Forbes). Staff
recommended approval of the Negative Declaration, make
appropriate findings and adopt Resolution No. 89 -548
conditionally approving the project.
Senior Planner Debra Traffenstedt advised the Council that as a
result of Staff's review of the proposed conditions (as
presented to the Council on March 1, 1989), Condition No. 9 was
deleted since the same subject is covered by Conditions 80 and
81.
In response to Councilmember Montgomery concerning Condition
No. 79, Ms. Traffenstedt advised that the additional wording,
"No subleasing /rental shall be permitted" was added by Staff.
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Discussion ensued regarding the Council's intent which was to
limit the total number of tenants to seven.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Montgomery
seconded a motion to extend the wording in Condition 79 to read, "No
subleasing /rental shall be permitted after a total of seven
occupants." The motion carried by voice vote.
The question was raised that if one tenant sub - leased while
there were one or more vacancies in the building, the end
result could be more than seven tenants.
City Attorney Kane recommended that "tenant ", under Condition
79, include sub - tenant and sub - leesee.
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember Harper
seconded a motion to approve the Negative Declaration with
appropriate findings; and to adopt Resolution No. 89 -548, as
modified by City Attorney Kane. The voice vote was unanimous.
11.C. Consider proposed Moorpark Fireworks Show (July 3, 1989)
sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. Staff recommended they
be directed as deemed appropriate.
City Manager Kueny advised that the Chamber of Commerce is
requesting the City to conceptually approve the fireworks
event; proceed with the necessary permit processing; and to
consider paying the cost for, certain indirect cost items of law
enforcement and staff time. He advised that Staff did not
support the closing of Tierra Rejada Road during the show since
it is a major street and people should not be inconvenienced
for this purpose.
In response to Councilmember Harper, Lt. Rodriguez advised that
the estimated cost of Sheriff's Deputies to cover the event to
be $2,100.
Mayor Brown invited Lynn Crockatt to address the Council.
11.C.1. Lynn Crockatt (13768 Christian Barrett Drive,
Moorpark), representing the Chamber of Commerce, advised that
he had reviewed the plan with the Sheriff's Department and they
have conceptually approved it. Additionally, the
recommendation to close Tierra Rejada Road was to prevent
travelers on this road from stopping to observe the fireworks
display and becoming a hazard to other motorists.
11.C.2. Linda Plaks (4957 Mira Sol Drive, Moorpark) President
of the Moopark Chamber of Commerce, advised that as far as the
Chamber is concerned, this is strictly a Chamber event.
Councilmember Harper suggested the City participate by donating
staff time and /or $2,500; and in turn, the Chamber be required
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to donate 100 tickets to adults and children of lower income
families.
Mayor Brown advised that other requests for monetary support
will be forthcoming from the Chamber, and she suggested the
Council wait to see if the Chamber needs the money for this
event or something else.
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember Lawrason
seconded a motion to conceptually approve the event; provide
indirect expenses through the permitting process; and to commit
$2,500 toward the cost of police protection with the provision that
the Chamber of Commerce provide free tickets for 100 adults and 100
children from low income families; and seniors.
Mayor Brown advised that she was opposed to donating funds to
this event since the Chamber has not yet requested them.
Councilmember Perez questioned the ratio of 100 adults and 100
children.
MOTION AMENDMENT: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Lawrason seconded an amendment to the motion directing that the
Chamber provide free tickets for 100 low income families rather than
100 adults, 100 children and seniors. The voice vote was unanimous.
AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING, Mayor Brown declared a recess, the time
being 10:37 p.m. The meeting reconvened at the hour of 10:55 p.m.
11.F. Consider amendment of City's Newsrack Ordinance (Ordinance
No. 89). Staff recommended the amendments be authorized.
City Attorney Cheryl Kane advised that she was available to
answer questions regarding her letter of April 3, 1989 to the
City Manager addressing the Newsrack Ordinance.
At the request of the Council, City Attorney Kane reveiwed
several cases where newsrack ordinances have been challenged.
She further advised that the length of newsrack groupings is a
safety issue; and aesthetic regulations must be reasonable.
In response to Councilmember Montgomery, City Manager Kueny
advised that the City does not require insurance in the amount
of $50,000 for all encroachments in the public right of way,
however it does require it for newsracks.
Regarding the regulation of newsrack color, City Attorney
responded that there are no cases where this has been
challenged.
The Council invited Dan Schmidt to address them on this issue.
Dan Schmidt, Moorpark Mirror, referred to his letter of April
11, 1989 in which he outlined points in the existing Newsrack
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Ordinance which he felt were unfair or unconstitutional. His
main points included the requirement for insurance of $50,000;
restrictions on newsrack size, style and color; requirement for
pedestal -type bases; restrictions on advertising and publicity
restrictions and location of newsracks on sidewalks and other
areas. He concluded his comments by suggesting that he be
allowed to work with the City Staff to develop a revised
ordinance.
In response to Councilmember Harper, Mr. Schmidt advised his
main concerns were the insurance requirements and restrictions
on the type, style and color of newsracks.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Lawrason
seconded a motion to direct the City Attorney to draft a revised
ordinance deleting the insurance requirement; to work with Staff to
determine a range of sizes to provide for a variety of designs, a
method for clearance around the racks, and a type of base that
allows for secure attachment to the slab /ground so it is secure and
not a hazard; and to preserve the current spectrum of colors
allowed. The voice vote was unanimous.
City Manager Kueny advised that the Ordinance would be brought
back to the Council in approximately four weeks. During that
time, he suggested the Council could observe newsracks in
neighboring communities.
11. H. Consider a request _to separately process a component of
General Plan Update _process. Staff recommended that the
request be denied.
Director of Community Development Pat Richards advised that the
City has recently selected a firm (PBR) to accomplish the work
to update the Land Use and Circulation Elements of the General
Plan. The City has also requested the 18 interested property
owners to submit formal requests and deposit funds to be part
of the update. The final date to submit an application was
March 31, 1989. On that date, John Newton, representing
property owners of the northeast corner of Los Angeles Avenue
and Spring Road, requested the City to consider removing their
property from the update process and expedite its processing.
Staff is opposed to the request for the following reasons: 1)
Such a withdrawal would cause the scope of work to change and
complicate the creation of a contract with PBR; 2) It may also
require that the remaining participants pay more of the fair
share cost; 3) To consider removing this GPA may be considered
an incremental approach to land use decision when the overall
understanding of the "big picture" is not yet understood; and
4) If the GPA is removed there is still a need to consider an
Environmental Impact Report which will take six to eight months
to process.
The Council invited the following persons to address them on
this subject:
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11.H.1. John Newton (165 High Street, Moorpark) representing
the property owners, reviewed the reasons for requesting
removal of the property from the update process, primarily
the projected length of time to complete the process. He
reviewed other reasons as outlined in his letter to the
Council dated March 30, 1989. He also pointed out that
the projected sales tax from this project was not $300,000
to $400,000 per year as stated in letters to the Council,
but $30,000 to $40,000 per year.
11.H.2. Jerry Crumpler (11577 Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles) a
partner in the firm of Crumpler and Kruger Commercial Real
Estate Division, advised that his company has extensive
experience in commercial centers and is anxious to proceed
with this project.
11.H.3. Arend Collen (21300 Victory Blvd., Woodland Hills)
Real Estate Representative - Mcdonald's Corporation,
advised that McDonald's would be flexible in their
building design so that it would conform with the local
motif. Additionally, he advised that they have
commissioned a traffic study, however it will not be
completed for several weeks. According to model traffic
studies, the increase in traffic created by the McDonalds
would be less than 2 %. He requested that the developer be
allowed to proceed outside the General Plan Update
process, at his own risk, in order to present the Council
the traffic study and other necessary materials for the
Council to make a decision on the proposed project.
In response to Councilmember Montgomery, John Newton advised
that his client's share of the GPA was $6,727, and they would
be willing to pay this whether or not they actually participate
in the process if their project were allowed to move forward.
John Newton advised that the escrow on the property will lapse
in six months, and was a primary reason for requesting the
property to be pulled from the General Plan Update which will
take from 18 months to two years to complete. In response to
Mayor Brown's comment that the General Plan Amendment would
take a minimum of 12 months, Mr. Newton advised the escrow
could probably be extended for this length of time.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Perez seconded
a motion to deny the request to detach this GPA request from the
update process and provide expedited processing. The motion
carried, with Councilmembers Lawrason and Montgomery dissenting.
AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING, the Mayor declared a recess, the time being
12:55 a.m. The meeting reconvened at the hour of 1:13 a.m.
11.D. Consideration of establishment of refuse franchise. Staff
recommended they be directed to prepare Requests for Proposals.
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MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember Harper
seconded a motion to direct staff to prepare an RFP for refuse
collection for City Council's consideration; and to appropriate
$5,000 from the General Fund Reserve for the City Attorney's
participation in this project. The motion carried by an unanimous
roll call vote:
11.E. Consider award of contract for Orcanization and Management
Study. Staff recommended the contract be awarded to William
Hamilton & Associates.
MOTION: Councilmember Lawrason moved and Councilmember Montgomery
seconded a motion to award a contract to William Hamilton and
Associates in the amount of $17,030 for the preparation of an
Organization and Management Study; and authorize the Mayor to sign
on behalf of the City. The motion carried, with Councilmember
Harper and Mayor Brown dissenting.
11.G. Consider project selection and authorize Grant Application
for FY 1989/90 SB 821 fundinq. Staff recommended authorization
of an SB 821 application in the amount of $92,500 for the
project on the north side of High Street (Bard to Magnolia).
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember Harper
seconded a motion to approve the filing of the city's SB 821
application for FY 89 -90 for the final section of the north side of
High Street sidewalk, curb and gutter project; and to authorize the
City Manager to sign the application. The voice vote was unanimous.
11.L. Consideration of water line extension across Los Angeles
Avenue (SR118) at Liberty Bell Road __(Villa Campesina Tract
4147). Staff recommended they be directed as deemed
appropriate.
City Manager Kueny advised that Cal Trans has determined to
allow the crossing to be done on a week day, and therefore no
action was needed by the Council.
CONSENSUS:_ By consensus, the Council directed staff to keep them up
to date on this project.
11.N. Consider review of Moorpark Unified_ School District
Negative Declaration filing_ for___propose_d Middle School on Peach
Hill Road. Staff recommended they be directed as deemed
appropriate.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Montgomery
seconded a motion to direct that Staff review the Initial Study and
Negative Declaration; draft a letter, to the Moorpark Unified School
District; and schedule this matter for Council review on May 3,
1989. The voice vote was unanimous.
11.0. Consideration_ of SB 103 concerning insurance renewals._
Staff recommended they be directed as deemed appropriate.
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MOTION: Councilmember Lawrason moved and Councilmember Montgomery
seconded a motion to direct Staff to draft a letter for the Mayor's
signature endorsing SB 103. The voice vote was unanimous.
11.P. Consider
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MOTION: Councilmember Lawrason moved and Councilmember Perez
seconded a motion to direct Staff to attempt to modify the areas
approved for limited parking (10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.) to "No
Parking Anytime ". The voice vote was unanimous.
The Council did not take action nor consider the following items:
11. A. Consider establishing_goals and objectives and clari_yi n
Staff's role with the Community Arts Committee_
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11.I. Consider procedures for submittal of Community Development
Block Grant_(CDBG) Proposals.
11.J. Cons ider _proposed by-laws of the_ _Ventura County__Waste
Commission.
11.K. Consider award of contract for aerial _photography and
mapping_services.
11.M. Consideration_ of City-activities and proj- e -cts._
12. ORDINANCES
12.A. Consider Ordinance_ No. 108 _business registration
procedures regarding the registration of all businesses within
the
NOTE: Councilmembers Montgomery and Harper left the dais during the
discussion and action on this item.
City Attorney Cheryl Kane read Ordinance No. 108 in title.
MOTION: Councilmember Lawrason moved and Councilmember Perez
seconded a motion to read the Ordinance in title only. The voice
vote was unanimous, with Councilmembers Harper and Montgomery
absent.
MOTION: Councilmember Perez moved and Councilmember Lawrason
seconded a motion to declare Ordinance No. 108 read for the second
time and adopted as read. The voice vote was unanimous, with
Councilmembers Harper and Montgomery absent.
10. COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilmember Lawrason advised that the Grand Jury is still
accepting applications for membership.
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Mayor Brown advised that
addressed the Council at
Tierra Rejada Road.
13. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
she responded in writing to the citizen who
the last meeting concerning the widening on
Councilmember Lawrason requested that Staff agendize the signage on
High Street and /or the status of the Planning Commission's review.
Councilmember Harper requested that Staff agendize the progress on
the Hillside Ordinance.
Councilmember Perez requested an update on the road improvements at
Los Angeles Avenue and Liberty Bell. Assistant Engineer Knipe
advised that the City's project is currently in for third plan check
with Cal Trans. Representatives of Villa Campesina indicate they
will do their improvements at the time the City contract is
completed for widening Los Angeles Avenue.
14. CLOSED SESSION
Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Montgomery seconded a
motion to go into Closed Session under item: 14.D. - Potential
litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(1); 14.F.
- Negotiation for real property at 280 Casey Road (former high
school site - Moorpark Unified School District) pursuant to
Government code Section 54956.8; 14.G. - Negotiation for real
property on a portion of Community Focus area of PC -3 (Urban West
Communities) pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8; and 14.H.
- Negotiation for real property known as Arroyo Vista Community Park
with Fedele /Braun pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8. The
voice vote was unanimous.
AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING, Mayor Brown declared a recess, the time
being 1:40 a.m. The Meeting reconvened into Closed Session at the hour of
1:50 a.m.
Present in the Closed Session were all Councilmembers; Steven Kueny,
City Manager; Cheryl Kane, City Attorney; and Pat Richards, Director
of Community Development.
Pat Richards, Director of Community Development left the meeting at
the hour of 2:00 a.m.
The Council reconvened into open session at the hour of 2:17 a.m.
City Attorney Cheryl Kane advised there was no action to report as a
result of the Closed Session.
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MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Lawrason
seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting at the hour of 2:18
a.m. until 7:00 p.m. on April 26, 1989. The voice vote was
unanimous.
Eloise Brown, Mayor
ATTEST:
i chard Hare, City Cl e�*'-'