HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1989 0517 CC REGMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Moorpark, California
May 17, 1989
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark, California
was held on May 17, 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 7:28 p.m. by 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
Mayor Brown read the inscription on the plaque to be given to Mr.
Wheeler for his service on the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Councilmember Harper acknowledged Mr. Wheeler's service to the
community, and wished him well in thp. future.
5. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA
There was no reordering of or additions to the Agenda.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
6.A. Elaine Freeman (24005 Ventura Boulevard, Calabasas)
representing Griffin Homes, addressed the Council regarding
Agenda Item 8.P. - Consideration of time extension for
construction of Collins Drive south of Tract 3963. She advised
that all the grant deeds have been signed; work could have
begun in May, however., was being delayed until the end of the
Minutes of the City Council
Moorpark, California Page 2 May 17, 1989
current school year. Construction is scheduled to begin June
15th and be completed by August 15, 1989. Further, she advised
that a schedule has been submitted to the City Engineer showing
the median work being completed in June, 1989.
6.B. Betty Sue Herrala (231 W. Los Angeles Avenue, Moorpark) owner
of "It's Your Affair Party Shop ", advised that the City's Code
Enforcement Officer has notified her that the helium balloon
display in front of her shop is illegal.. She requested the
Council to consider allowing her to continue displaying the
floating balloons.
In response to Councilmember Lawr.ason, Director of Community
Development Pat Richards advised that the balloons are
considered a "wind sign" which is not a permitted sign under
the City's Ordinance.
6.C. Tom Baldwin (6475 Pepper.dine Circle, Moorpark) Trustee of the
Moorpark Unified School District, advised that he was speaking
on his own behalf and not for the Board of Trustees. He
expressed concern about the news articles and rumors he was
hearing concerning the City's consideration of a lawsuit
against the School District over the lower fields of the Casey
Road school site. He advised that he was against such action
for several reasons: 1.) L.i.tigati.on tends to harden adversarial
positions; 2) Litigation would be premature since the District
continues to request the reinstatement of negotiations; 3) If
a lawsuit is initiated, the citizens of Moorpark will be the
loser because of the cost of litigation; and 4) Litigation
should be the last resort. Mr.. Baldwin suggested a joint
session of the City Council. and MUSD Board of Trustees to
negotiate the Casey Road School S:i.te.
6.D. Dan Schmidt (P.O. Box 3, Moorpark) owner of the Moorpark
Mirror, addressed the Council. concerning News Rack Ordinance.
lie made the following suggestions: l.) Change the height limit
from 46" to 60 "; 2) Flimi.nate the section on color
restrictions; 3) Eliminate the section concerning the placement
of the name on the newsr.ack; and 4) Eliminate prohibition of
racks in residential. areas.
In response to Councilmember Gawr.ason, Mr. Schmidt advised he
would provide his recommendations to Staff.
6.E. Bill LaPerch (7200 Walnut Canyon Road) expressed his concern
regarding the lack of progress on the downtown park. He
concluded by suggesting that the Grand Jury be requested to
investigate the negotiations between the City and the School
District on the Casey Road School Site.
6.F. Ron Tankersley (2800 28th Street, Santa Monica) representing
Carlsberg, addressed the Council concerning Agenda Item 11 -G. -
Proposed agreement with PBR for preparation of Carlsberg
Specific Plan. Mr. Tnnkersley advised that he only recently
Minutes of the City Council
Moorpark, California Page 3 May 17, 1989
received a copy of the proposed agreement, Carlsberg's written
comments were submitted this evening to the Council and Staff.
He requested consideration of these comments during the
Council's review of the agreement.
6.G. Joel Kirschenstein (2835 Townsgate Road, Westlake Village)
representing the Moorpark Unified School. District addressed the
Council regarding Agenda Ttem 11.E. - MUSD waiver request to
State Board of Education concerning 280 Casey Road site. Mr.
Kirschenstein advised that the waiver is being requested in
order to allow the School. District to enter into a Request for
Proposal process, and not to waive Naylor provisions of the
law. He further advised the waiver request has nothing to do
with future negotiations between the City and School District.
In response to Councilmember Montgomery, Mr. Kirschenstein
advised that at this time the School District is not
contemplating any waiver of Naylor provisions.
6.H. Linda Plaks (4957 Mira Sol, Moorpark) President of the Moorpark
Chamber of Commerce, addressed the Council concerning Agenda
Item 11.A. - Business Regulation Program. She advised that the
Chamber would like to work with the City on this program,
similar to the Chamber's Participation in the Business
Registration Program.
6.I. Gerald Goldstein (11932 Los Angeles Avenue) expressed concern
regarding equipment rented for the purpose of weed abatement.
He cited several instances of equipment failure and suggested
the City have a program for inspecting rental. equipment; and,
further, that the City itself have weed abatement equipment for
use by the community.
6.J. Maria Mendez (285 Ruth Avenie, Moorpark) addressed the Council
concerning a recent mailing made to the residents of the
Redevelopment Project Area. She advised that she was opposed
to the use of eminent domain; and further that she and many of
the residents of the project area are not fluent in the English
language and are having a difficult time understanding the
information that was mailed to them.
6.K. Doug Frazier (237 Sierra Avenue, Moorpark) advised that he was
very concerned about redevelopment. Additionally, he asked
when the trees would be replaced in front of his home.
In response to Councilmember Montgomery, Director of Community
Services Phil Newhouse advised that Staff has delayed the tree
replacement program until. the current tree trimming contract is
completed and the tree replacement program for the entire CIty
can be brought to the Council. for consideration. Tf approved,
the tree replacement program will begin at the end of June.
Councilmember Harper responded to Mr.. Frazier's concerns on
redevelopment by advising that the purpose of redevelopment is
Minutes of the City Council
Moorpark, California Page 4 May 17, 1989
to keep tax dollars in the City; and that the use of eminent
domain in residential areas will be removed from the Plan.
6.L. Barbara Shultz (116 Sierra Avenue, Moorpark) expressed concern
regarding redevelopment, advising that she felt she was not in
control of her own home. On another matter, Ms. Shultz advised
that the cement removed during the curb, gutter and sidewalk
project has finally been replaced, however., it needs to be
resurfaced.
6.M. Jose Herrera (191 First Street, Moorpark) addressed the Council
in Spanish, advising that lie was concerned about redevelopment.
6.N. Armando Rodriguez (254 Harry Street, Moorpark) addressed the
Council in Spanish, advising that he was concerned about
redevelopment.
6.0. Jesse Valerio (146 First, Moorpark) advised the Council that he
was concerned about redevelopment.
6.P. Geyardo Ceja (128 Harry Street, Moorpark) addressed the Council
in Spanish, advising that he did not understand redevelopment.
6.Q. Jose Tamayo (417 Millard Street, Moorpark) requested an
explanation of redevelopment bo made in Spanish.
6.R. Octavio Tamayo (520 Bard Street, Moorpark) requested an
explanation of redevelopment be made. in Spanish.
6.5. Jose Vaca (278 Susan Avenue, Moorpark) advised that he was
concerned about redevelopment; i:hat he did not want to be
forced to move.
6.T. Consalo Martinez (405 Second Street, Moorpark) did not speak,
but indicated on the speaker card that he would like a Spanish
translation of the City's letter on redevelopment.
6.U. Francisco Torres (270 Ruth Avenue, Moorpark) advised that he
was confused about the City's letter on redevelopment, and
requested that it be translated into Spanish.
Mayor Brown translated each of the speakers' (6.M. through 6.5. and
6.U.) comments into English.
7. COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Harper advised that the first meeting of the Arts
Committee is scheduled for June. 1, 1.989 at 7:00 p.m.
Councilmember Montgomery advised that the Finance Committee met to
review a draft of the agreement with Ventura County Cablevision;
negotiations with VCC will begin May 18, 1.989. Additionally, the
Committee reviewed the Annual Treasurer's Report and the draft of
the investments policy. Councilmember Montgomery advised that the
Minutes of the City Council
Moorpark, California Page 5 May 17, 1989
Committee will be reviewing investment software in the next two
weeks.
Councilmember Montgomery advised that he represented the City at the
Ventura County Waste Commission (VCMC), however the Commission was
not seated because the by -laws state that a quorum of another public
agency's governing body cannot sit as members of the Waste
Commission. At least two cities must renominate their
representatives to the Commission since six of the member cities'
representatives currently serve on the Ventura County Regional
Sanitation District Board.
Mayor Brown advised that the Transportation Policy and Planning
Committee of the Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC) has
determined that Moorpark's intra -City transit service meets the
City's unmet transit needs. VCTC will hear this recommendation at
their May 24, 1989 meeting.
Mayor Brown advised that she met briefly with Senator Gary Hart who
reconfirmed his support of the 118/23 Connector. Additionally,
Senator Hart stated he would try to get: additional CHP patrol units
assigned to this area.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION: Upon motion by Councilmember Montgomery, seconded by
Councilmember Harper, the following items were approved by an
unanimous roll call vote:
8.A.1. Consider approval_ of for the Adjourned Cif
Council Meeting of April 26, 1989_. Staff recommended the
minutes be approved as presented.
8.A.2. Consider approval of minutes for the Special City Council
Meeting of May 3i 1989_ Staff recommended the minutes be
approved as presented.
8.A.3. Consider approval of minutes for the Regular City_ Council
Meeting of May 3, 1989. Staff recommended the minutes be
approved as presented.
8.A.4. Consider approval _ of minutes for __the Adjourned City
Council Meeting of May _8, 1989. Staff recommended the minutes
be approved as presented.
8.B. Consider approval of Warrant Reg_i.ster 1988 89
- Prepaid Warrants Nos. 8650, 8701 -8732, 8734 $501,446.72
- Payable Warrants Nos.8736 -8782 $ 44,139.44
8.C. Consider proposed exoneration of Street and Grading Bonds for
PM -3930 (Brossard). Staff recommended reduction of the
Performance and Payment Bond No. 1108400 from $39,000 to $5,000
and authorize exoneration of same on May 17, 1.990 and exonerate
Grading Bond No. 1108596 on May 17, 1990.
Minutes of the City Council
Moorpark, California Page 6 May 17, 1989
8.D. Consider proposed replacement_ of cash_ security with Grading
Bond for 890 Valley Road (Cummings). Staff recommended
authorizing release of $5,820 cash deposit and accept Grading
Bond No. 1175183.
8.E. Consider proposed Exoneration of Bond No. 7124919 for
PD- 918 /Tract 3274 (Urban West Communities). Staff recommended
authoring the City Clerk to exonerate Bond No. 7124919
effective May 17, 1989.
8.F. Consider report on intersection at Campus Park
Drive /Marquette Street. Staff recommended the report be
received and filed.
8.G. Consider eleven vr000sed resolutions: Resolution No. 89 -553
approving the Negative Declaration and Mitigation Reporting and
Monitoring Program; and Resolutions 89 -554 through 89 -563 to
approve _the construction of ten industrial buildings on
separate lots located east of Maureen Lane, west of Bonsai
Avenue, and approximately_ 60.0 Jeet nor_ t_h_of Los Angeles Avenue
for Industrial Planned_ DeveloRment_ Permits Nos. IPD 88 -8
through IPD 88 -17 (Moorpark West). Staff recommended approval
of the eleven proposed Resolutions 89 -553 through 89 -563.
8.H. Consider Minor Modification PD- _1_0_47 (ing Pollo)aproposal to
allow beer and wine sales__in conjunction with a restaurant
within an existing shopping_ center. Staff recommended the
report be received and filed.
8.I. Consider proposed Resolution No. 89-564 amending Resolution No.
86 -263 amending and adding_-con_ditions of approval for Tentative
Tract Map 4081 Colmer). Staff recommended adoption of
Resolution No. 89 -564.
8.J. Consider traffic
accident
Highway 118 /High Street.
received and filed.
history at the intersection of
Staff recommended the report be
8.K. Consider Commercial Vehicle Enforce_me_nt .(AQril12_ and_13
1989). Staff recommended the report be received and filed
8.L. Consider contract extension and rate adjustment for traffic
signal maintenance with Signal Maintenance, Inc. Staff
recommended approval of a one year contract extension and 8.31%
rate adjustment.
8.M. Consider status report _on time extension for formation of
funding mechanism for Open_Space Buffer in Tract 4341 (Urban
West Communities) adjacent to Home Acres. Staff- recommended a
time extension be granted to June 8, 1989.
8.N. Consider report of calls _for service and_implementation of
special enforcement in the downtown area. Staff recommended
the report be received and filed.
Minutes of the City Council
Moorpark, California Page 7 May 17, 1989
8.0. Consider approval of refund to Ventura County Area Agency on
Aging (VCAAA) for purchase of equipment from Grant Funds.
Staff recommended approval of refund of Grant Funds to VCAAA.
8.P. Consider time extension for construction of _Collins Drive south
of Tract 3963 (Griffin Homes)_ Staff recommended extending the
time of completion to August li, 1989.
8.Q. Consider Grading Bond exoneration for DP -356 _(Elmore). Staff
recommended authorizing the City Clerk to exonerate Graing Bond
No 3SM69600300 for $5,000.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
9.A. Consider revisions to Land Use Application Fees and Planning
Rates. Staff recommended approval of the proposed increase in
fees and charge rates.
City Manager Steven Kueny advised that Staff desires to meet
again with the representatives of the Building Industries
Association prior to the Council's action on this item.
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to continue this
item to June 7, 1989.
10. COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
10.A. Appointment to Parks and Recreation Commission
Councilmember Harper placed into nomination the name of John
Roberts.
Mayor Brown advised that she would not support this nomination.
Councilmembers Perez and Montgomery requested a continuance of
this item to the next meeting so they would have an opportunity
to speak to Mr. Roberts prior to their approval or disapproval
of the nomination.
Councilmember Lawrason advised that he was prepared to support
the nomination.
CONSENSUS: By consensus, t:he Council determined to continue this
Item to May 24, 1989.
10.B. Appointments to Moorpark Disaster Council
Administrative Assistant Susan Cauldwell advised that the
Disaster Council is to be comprised of the Mayor, City Manager,
Deputy City Manager, Police Lieutenant, Assistant Fire Chief,
and six additional members to be selected from nominations
submitted by the Moorpark Unified School District, Moorpark
Community College, Moorpark Chamber of Commerce, and other
community organizations. To date, the City has received
Minutes of the City Council
Moorpark, California Page 8 May 17, 1989
nominations from the Kiwanis Club, Rotary, Lions, Moorpark
Unified School District and Moorpark Community College.
Councilmember Harper advised that he would like to solicit a
representative from the Chamber of Commerce.
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to continue this
item to the next meeting.
AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING, Mayor Brown declared a recess, the time
being 8:55 p.m. The Meeting reconvened at the hour of 9:17 p.m.
11. DISCUSSION /ACTION ITEMS
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to hear. item 11.F.
at this time.
ll.F. Consider potential_ restriction of eminent domain in
proposed Redevelopment Plan. Staff recommended they be
directed as deemed appropriate.
Mayor Brown advised this item was placed on the Agenda to
reassure the residents of the redevelopment area regarding the
use of eminent domain, and to make the Council's stand very
clear that eminent domain will not: be used in residential
areas.
In response to Councilmember Harper's request concerning
properties that are non - conforming, such as residential use in
a commercial area, City Manager. Kueny recommended that wording
be inserted into the Plan which would read in essence, "All
properties with single family dwelling units that were owner
occupied at the time the County made amendments to the land use
element and zoning ordinance making them non- conforming, and
that remain owner occupied, shall he exempt from eminent
domain." In addition, all residential zoned property would be
exempted from eminent domain whether the property was vacant,
owner occupied or occupied by renters.
Mayor Brown expressed concern that the Council may have been
misled when it was reported to them that the Project Area
Committee unanimously supported retaining the power of eminent
domain in the Redevelopment. Plnn; that in fact, the PAC did not
support its inclusion.
In response to Councilmember Montgomery, City Attorney Kane
advised that the Plan itself ultimately must be adopted by the
City Council as well as the Redevelopment Agency. The Council
may take action separate from the Redevelopment Agency to
indicate its intention to exclude r.esi.denti.al properties from
eminent domain.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Lawrason
seconded a motion to direct staff to remove any reference to
Minutes of the City Council
Moorpark, California Page 9 May 17, 1989
eminent domain in residential areas from the Plan and all
appropriate documents; and to come back to the Council with an
exhibit showing those non - conforming uses that would be subject
to eminent domain and their precise location; and do a second
mailing in English and Spanish showing that this has actually
been removed from the Plan; and that all future communication
with citizens in the project area be in both English and
Spanish. The voice vote was unanimous.
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to meet in joint
session as the City Council and Redevelopment Agency on May 24,
1989 for the redevelopment study session.
11.A. Consider proposed Business Regulation Program. Staff
recommended the creation of a task force to develop a
coordinated program and initiate changes to zoning codes.
Associate Planner Don Reynolds advised that the development of
a comprehensive regulatory program requires consideration of
three issues: 1) new developments; 2) change in use of an
existing commercial /industrial. location; and 3) hazardous
operations. Staff is recommending the development of a task
force to include representatives from the Fire Prevention
Bureau, the Environmental Health Agency, Building and Safety,
and the Community Development Department in order to plan a
coordinated, efficient regulatory policy for the City.
Councilmember Harper commented that he would like to see
Moorpark's program be state -of -the -art in order to protect the
community with the best means possible. Ile further advised
that the development and implementation of the program should
be a top priority.
In response to Councilmember Perez, City Manager Kueny advised
that Staff can meet with such organizations as the Chamber of
Commerce, aside from the task force, to hear their concerns.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Montgomery
seconded a motion to authorize the Director of Community Development
to convene a task force of related agencies for development of a
coordinated regulatory program; to continue research of other
cities' programs; and to return to the City Council in. July with a
draft procedural policy for the business regulation program. The
voice vote was unanimous.
11.B. Consider Proposed Specifications and Notice inviting Bids
for the Publication o_f City Legal Notices and Ordinances for
1989/90 Fiscal Year. Staff recommended approval of the
specifications and authorization of the Notice Inviting Bids.
Assistant City Manager Richard Hare advised the Council that
the specifications for the publication of legal notices and
ordinances are the same as the 1988/89 Fiscal. Year, with the
exception of the modem requirement.
Minutes of the City Council
Moorpark, California Page 1.0
Councilmember Harper advised that
specifications require availability
transfer information from the City
City should reap the benefit of this
May 17, 1989
he would like to see the
of a modem to directly
to the publisher; that the
type of technology.
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember Harper
seconded a motion to authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bids
for the publication of the City's legal notices and ordinances; to
include as part of the bid package the requirement of a modem; and
to direct Staff to bring back the necessary appropriation to
purchase a modem. The voice vote was unanimous.
City Manager Kueny advised that the modem requirement would be
a bid option.
11.C. Consider Award of Contract for Monte Vista Nature Park
Phase I Construction. Staff recommended awarding the bid to J
& H Engineering with a 1.0 construction contingency for a
contract amount not to exceed $71,830 and appropriate $12,300
from Park Improvement Fund (Peach Hill Area Neighborhood Park
portion).
Director of Community Services Phil Newhouse advised that the
City received two bids for Phase T Construction of the Monte
Vista Nature Park: 1) J & 11 Engineering - $65,300; and 2) Joe
Hale Construction - $76,450. Staff .recommends award of bid to
J & H Engineering in the amount. of $65,300, with a 10%
construction contingency of $6,530.
In addition to the construction cost of $65,300 and the
contingency of $6,530, another $1,500 is required for
professional services to inspect the work and to prepare
as- builts (Rolland Graham Associates). This total of $73,330
is $12,330 over the balance of the grant funds available for
this project. Staff, therefore, recommends that $12,330 be
appropriated to the project from the neighborhood park portion
of the Park Improvement funds, Peach Hill. Zone.
Mayor Brown advised that she would not vote in favor of an
additional appropriation for this project since the Council
originally directed that the development cost not: exceed
$66,000.
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember Harper
seconded a motion to award the bid for construction of Phase I of
Monte Vista Nature Park to J & 11 Engineering of Camarillo in the
amount of $65,300; to approve a 10% contingency of $6,530 and
authorize staff to make any changes to the contract work within this
contingency; to authorize $1,500 for professional services to
inspect the work and to prepare the as- builts; and to appropriate an
additional $12,330 from the neighborhood park portion of the Park
Improvement Funds, Peach Hill Zone. The motion carried by the
following roll call vote: AYES: CounciA members Harper, Law.r.ason,
Montgomery; Perez. NOES: Mayor Brown.
Minutes of the City Council
Moorpark, California Page 1.1 May 17, 1989
11.D. Consider modification to General Plan Update process.
Staff recommended they be directed as deemed appropriate.
Senior Planner Debra Traffenstedt advised that of the eighteen
original applicants for the 1989 General Plan Update, only
eleven have formally filed. Some of the applicants have
changed their land use density request, and this may require a
revision in the contract with Phillips, Brandt, Reddick (PBR)
to complete the General Plan Update and the environmental
impact report. The cost each applicant was to pay was based on
a division of the total cost between the original eighteen
applicants. Those costs must now be redistributed among the
remaining eleven applicants, less the $3,500 reduction in the
PBR contract resulting from the changes to the scope of work.
A recalculation of costs indicates the cost per applicant has
increased by approxmatel.y one - third. If the eleven applicants
are required to pay the recalculated cost, additional
applicants may drop out of the current upate process.
Councilmember Lawrason expressed concern with the slight
pass- through cost reduction i.n the PBR contract resulting from
the reduced scope of work.
In response to Councilmember Montgomery, Director of Community
Development Pat Richards advised that the Average Daily Trips
(ADT) factor was almost doubled when the seven applicants
withdrew from the process. (f the ADT factor was not
increased, the City would have to pay approximately $100,000 to
cover the difference.
Councilmember Harper advised that he would not support spending
public funds for land speculations; and, further, he was
against the entire update process and felt that general plan
amendments should only be considered when accompanied by a very
specific plan.
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember Lawrason
seconded a motion to: 1) Confirm that the General Plan Update shall
analyze the original requests of the applicants upon which the PBR
proposal was based unless the revised proposal. represents a decrease
in development potential for the property; 2) Require all applicants
to provide specific acreages and a location map for all requested
land use designations; 3) Direct staff to obtain a written response
from all applicants by May 31 regarding agreement to pay revised
costs based upon a reallocation of the costs among the current
eleven applicants; and 4) Direct staff to bring this matter back
before the Council on June 7 for a determination on approval of PBR
to initiate work on the General Plan Update. The motion carried,
with Councilmember Harper. dissenting.
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council. determined that the Community
Development Committee would meet with staff and representatives of
PBR to discuss further changes in the contract amount.
Minutes of the City Council
Moorpark, California Page 1.2 May 17, 1989
ll.E. Consider Moorpark Unified_ School District waiver request
to State Board of Education _concerning 280 Casey Road site.
Staff recommended they be d:lr.e(-ted as deemed appropriate.
City Manager Kueny advised that pursuant: to the Council's
earlier direction, staff is proceeding to send a letter to the
State Board of Education protesting the waiver.
11. G. Consider proposed agreement with PBR for preparation of
Carlsberg Specific Plan and associated_ documents_. Staff
recommended approval of the agreement.
Director of Community Development Pat Richards advised that the
contract with PBR for the preparation of the Carlsberg Specific
Plan has three differences from other professional service
contracts: 1) If the scope of work should change through this
process, there will be requests for additional funds; 2) Where
there is any conflict of interpretation, the City's RFP will
take precedence; and 3) Section Q has been added that would
obligate the City to arbitration related to any breach of this
agreement. Additionally, language concerning AB 3180
(mitigation monitoring program) will be added as required by
law.
In response to Counci.l.member. l,awr.ason, Director of Community
Development Richards advised that if the scope of work is
reduced, there would be a refund from PBR to the City.
City Attorney Cheryl Kane recommended that the "arbitration"
clause in the agreement be changed to "binding arbitration ".
In response to Councilmember harper, Director. of Community
Development Richards advised that he received the two -page
"Discussion Outline" from Carlsberg just this evening. In a
cursory review, he advised that the only comment he agreed with
was the elimination of Page 22 which was a duplication of Page
20.
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Counci..l determined not to include the
items presented by Carlsberg, but to direct that Carlsberg
representatives meet with staff during the next week.
AT THE HOUR OF 10:40 p.m., Mayor Brown declared a recess. The meeting
reconvened at the hour of 11:00 p.m.
ll.G. Continued
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember Perez
seconded a motion to approve the proposed contract with PBR, as
amended, and to authorize the Mayor to sign the contract on behalf_
of the City; and to direct staff to send a Notice to Proceed to PBR
after the initial deposit amount has been paid by Carlsberg and the
agreement between the City and Carlsberg has been signed by both
parties. The voice vote was unanimous.
Minutes of the City Council
Moorpark, California Page 13 May 17, 1989
ll.H. Consider proposed agreement _ with Carlsberg concerning
preparation of Specific Plan and associated documents.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Montgomery
seconded a motion to approve the Agreement between the City and
Carlsberg for preparation of the Specific Plan and
Environmental Impact Report'. The voice vote was unanimous.
12. ORDINANCES
12.A. Consider Ordinance No. amending the Moorpark
Municipal Code by adding Chapter 14.16 relative to newsracks.
Staff recommended approval of the proposed Ordinance for first
reading and introduction.
City Attorney Kane requested additional direction from the
Council with regard to height- and color restrictions.
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to appoint
Councilmembers Lawrason and Perez to a sub- committee to review all
aspects of the proposed Ordinance, including colors, height, base
types, etc., and to make a recommendation to the Council.
13. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Harper requested the status of the Comprehensive
Planning Ordinance /Local Planning Ordinance.
Councilmember Harper requested that LAFCO be contacted to determine
what the course of action is to expand the greenbelt, and that the
item be agendized for Council consideration.
Councilmember Perez submitted a letter from the Countryside
Homeowner's Association regarding the parking restrictions on Peach
Hill Road for Staff's review.
Councilmember Perez requested that Staff agendize the appointment of
a Councilmember to the 1990 Census Commission.
Referencing correspondence received from Chamber President Linda
Plaks, Councilmember Perez requested that Staff agendize discussion
of issues regarding the joint: City /Chamber Economic Development
Committee.
Councilmember Lawrason requested that Staff provide information on
alternatative downtown park sites.
Councilmember Harper advised that he received a packet of
information regarding a County-wide oak tree protection ordinance,
and requested staff to seek further information for Council
consideration.
10. COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
Minutes of the City Council
Moorpark, California Page 1.4 May 17, 1989
Councilmember Perez questioned the dirt mound being increased south
of Tierra Rejada Road at the proposed Renaissance Faire site. City
Manager advised Staff is currently investigating this.
Councilmember Perez questioned what action the City should take if
it is concerned about activities occurring on County land. City
Manager advised that the County has two Code Enforcement Officers to
cover the entire County. They are often slow to respond to requests
for investigation and /or action.
Councilmember Perez advised that Holy Cross Church will be holding a
festival on May 21, 1989.
Councilmember Montgomery advised that the Equestrian Handicapped
Olympics will be held May 20 and 21. 1989.
Mayor Brown questioned the status of the crosswalk in Casey Road
that has not been replaced.
Mayor Brown advised that there is an expressed concern with the odor
from Egg City. She advised that she would like to address the
County on this issue.
Mayor Brown advised that the federal government is doing a review of
trucking on federal highways and, if there were no objections, she
would address this issue on behalf of the entire Council.
14. CLOSED SESSION
Councilmember Lawrason moved and Councilmember Perez seconded a
motion to adjourn into Closed Session at the hour. of 11:40 p.m. for
discussion of the following items:
14.A. Personnel
14.B. Litigation concerning Boething vs. City of Moorpark
14.C. Litigation concerning City of Moorpark vs. Boething
14.E. Potential litigation pursuant. to Government Code Section
54956.9(c)
14.F. Negotiation Eor 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 prperty known as Buttercreek Park
with Boething pursuant: to Government Code Section 54956.8
14.H. Negotiation for real property on a portionoE Community
Focus area of PC -3 (Urban West Communities) pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.8
14.I. Negotiation for real property known as Arroyo Vista
Community Park with Fedele /Braun pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.8
14.K. Personnel pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
The voice vote was unanimous.
Minutes of the City Council
Moorpark, California Page 15 May 17, 1989
Present in the closed session were all Councilmembers; City Manager
Steven Kueny; City Attorney Cheryl Kane; and Deputy City Manager
Richard Hare.
The meeting reconvened into open session at the hour. of 1:30 a.m.
There was no action to report as a result of the Closed Session.
15. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Perez seconded
a motion to adjourn the meeting at the hour of 1:33 a.m. until 6:30
p.m. on May 24, 1989. The voice vote was unanimous.
Eloise Brown, Mayor
ATTEST:
chard Hare, City Clerk
jo