HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1989 0621 CC REGMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Moorpark, California
June 21, 1989
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark,
California was held on June 21, 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 7:16 p.m. by Mayor
Eloise Brown.
2, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Lawrason.
3. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Clint Harper, Paul Lawrason, Scott
Montgomery, Bernardo Perez and Mayor Eloise Brown.
Steven Kueny, City Manager; Cheryl Kane, City Attorney;
Richard Hare, Deputy City Manager; Pat Richards,
Director of Community Development; Phil Newl-roJse,
Director of Community Service; Debbie Traffenstedt,
Senior Planner; Susan Cauldwell, Administrative
Assistant; John Knipe, Assistant City Engineer; Lt.
Richard Rodriguez, Sheriff's Department; Don Reynolds,
Associate Planner; Lillian Kellerman, City Clerk; and
Carolyn Dyer, Deputy City Clerk.
4. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS, AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
No proclamations, commendations or special presentations were
made.
5. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
None.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
Victor Gutierrez, 350 Harry Street, Moorpark, advised the
Council of the overcrowding in single family housing in his
neighborhood. In response, the Council said they realized that
overcrowding was a situation which was starting to happen in
several locations. Mr. Gutierrez was advised that while the
enforcement of overcrowding was very difficult, this was an issue
that the Council would continue to address. Mr. Gutierrez was
also assured that Lt. Rodriguez would stringently enforce parking
regulations in Mr. Gutierrez's neighborhood.
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Steven Graven, 287 Casey Road, Moorpark, advised the Council of
the need for a turn lane on northbound Highway 23 onto Casey Road
because of the danger involved in trying to make a left hand
turn. He said he had been advised by the City Engineer that
CalTrans had responded to a request for a turn lane but additional
right of way would need to be obtained before the turn lane could
be constructed. In response to Councilmember Harper, John Knipe
said that 10 to 20 feet would be the amount needed for the right
of way. He said this would be a CalTrans project.
Susan Weintraub, 1800 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 1400, Los
Angeles, reported on the PD 1064 (TOPA) project. She requested
that the City Council waive the $10,000 fee and additional
engineering costs that the City proposes to levy against TOPA.
Gene Skoch, 13670 Laurelhurst Road, Moorpark, representing Troop
601 in Moorpark addressed the Council and expressed his concern
that Ordinance 109, concerning the distribution of handbills,
would prohibit scout fund raising projects. Councilmember Perez
responded that the Ordinance would not prohibit securing flyers to
the door which would prevent the littering problem caused by the
wind carrying flyers away.
7. COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmembers Lawrason and Montgomery reported on the Public
Works Committee meeting, saying that two finalists have been
selected as final bidders to be the consultants for the design of
the Downtown Park. Steven Kueny responded to Councilmember
Harper's concern that the consultants scope of work needed to
include the Government Center by saying that the Downtown Park
would incorporate a plan for a bridge and increased parking for
the existing building.
Councilmember Montgomery reported on the Ventura County Waste
Committee meeting saying that the Commission was seated and that
he had been selected Vice Chairman of the Commission.
Councilmember Perez said the Association of Ventura County Cities
had their election of officers. He said that Delores Day, from the
City of Fillmore had been selected as the new Chairman.
Mayor Brown reported on the Year 2000 Committee and said that a
report would be forthcoming as they were coming to the end of
their work. She said that the City Selection Committee has named
her as an alternate to the County Iransporation Committee.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION: Upon motion by Councilmember Harper, seconded by
Councilmember Perez, items 8.A.1, 8.E., 8.J, 8.K., 8.N. were
pulled from the consent calendar for discussion; the following
items were approved by an unanimous roll call vote:
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8.A.2. Consider approval of minutes for the Adjourned City
Council Meeting of May__30, 1989. Staff recommended the
minutes be approved as presented.
8.A.3. Consider approval of minutes for the __Adjourned City_
Council Meeting of May _31 ___1989 Staff recommended
the minutes be approved as presented.
8.B. Consider approval_ of Warrant Register 1988/89:_
- Prepaid Warrants Nos. 8815, 8900 -8905,
8907 -8913 $132,848.06
- Payable Warrants Nos. 8915 -8970 $366,420.14
8.C. Consider a report on the City's_intra -city transit
service. Staff recommended the Council receive and file
the report.
8.D. Consider report on status of Moorpark fireworks display.
Staff recommended the Council receive and file the report.
8.F. Consider award of bid for Publication of Legal
Notices /Ordinances. Staff recommended awarding the bid to
the Moorpark Mirror.
8.G. Consider budget amendments for close of_fiscalyear
1988/89. Staff recommended the approval of the transfer of
funds as recommended.
8.H. Consider exoneration of duplicate traffic signal bonds
for Tract 4338. Staff recommended the exoneration of the
duplicate traffic signal bonds at Walnut Creek Drive and
Tierra Rejada Road immediately.
8.I. Consider approval of street names for Tract_ 4081 (ColmerZ_
Staff recommended the approval of street names as suggested
by the applicant except as noted in staff report.
8.L. Consider approving travel authorization for the Director
of Community Development's attendance at a 19_89 Downtown
Revitalization Conference. Staff recommended approval of
the request.
8.M. Consider proposed Resolution No. 89-572 to close City
offices on Monday, July _3_,__1989. Staff recommended adoption
of Resolution No. 89 -572 closing the City offices on Monday,
July 3, 1989.
8.0. Consider report on Special Election calendar. Staff
recommended consolidating with Ventura County for November 7
election.
8.P. Consider rej(ction of Todd S. Severson claim against the
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City of _Moorpark.
the claim.
Staff recommended formal rejection of
8.Q. Consider amendment to service contract with Carl Warren and
Company for claims administration. Staff recommended
adoption of the amendment to the service contract and
continued use of Carl Warren and Company as the City's claims
administrator.
8.R. Consider exoneration of Gradinq Bonds for DP -362 and DP -389
(Cabot, Cabot and Forbes)_ Staff recommended accepting the
improvements and authorizing The City Clerk to return the
cash deposited in lieu of grading bonds.
The following items were pulled for individual consideration by the
Council:
8.A.1. Consider approval of minutes for the Regular City
Council Meeting of June 7.,_1989. Staff recommended the
minutes be approved as presented.
Councilmember Montgomery requested the removal of the underline on
page 4, paragraph 6 "so long as that owner occupies the residence."
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember Perez
seconded a motion to accept the minutes with corrections as
noted. The voice vote was unanimous.
S.E. Consider speed enforcement on Peach Hill Road. Staff
recommended the Council receive and file the report.
Councilmember Montgomery thanked Lt. Rodriguez for the
statistics and stated that there were good locations on the
west side of the road for radar enforcement of speed laws and
stated that the report should be received and filed.
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilman Harper
seconded the motion to receive and file the report. The voice
vote was unanimous.
8.J. Consider a report regardinq Lot Line adjustment_ 89 -1 and
Minor Modification_ No. 4 - Griffin Homes a`prQp_osal to
ad,lust rear lot lines within _Tract 3963_ and_ to_ provide a
minor reduction in re _ngd__.rear yard. Staff recommended
the Council receive and file the report.
In response to Councilmember Lawrason, Mr. Kueny said this
item was not a continuation from a previous meetings.
MOTION: Councilmember Lawrason moved and Councilman Montgomery
seconded a motion to receive and file the report. The voice vote
was unanimous.
8.K. Consider a report_regarding the specific details of the
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Moorpark Boys and Girls Club proposed program _to use
Community Development block __Grant CDBG funds. Staff
recommended confirming the Boys and Girls Club CDBG funding.
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Mayor Brown seconded
the motion to confirm funding and assign the further reporting
requirement to the Budget and Finance Subcommittee. The voice
vote was unanimous.
8.N. Consider adoption of Resolution No. 89 -573 for parking
restrictions on both sides of _Spring Road from Peach Hill
Road to Tierra Rejada R_o_ad. Staff recommended adoption of
Resolution No. 89 -573.
Mayor Brown reported that the City of Thousand Oaks had signs
stating where car sales and parking was prohibited. Mr.
Kueny was requested to obtain information from the City of
Thousand Oaks relative to this situation. Mayor Brown also
requested that other areas of the City that are starting to
have this problem be looked at for posting as well.
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Lawrason seconded the motion to adopt resolution No. 89 -573. The
voice vote was unanimous.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
9.A. Consider revisions to Land Use Application Fees and Planning
Rates Staff recommended the Public Hearing be continued to
July 5, 1989.
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember Harper
seconded the motion to continue the public hearing to July 5,
1989. The voice vote was unanimous.
The Moorpark Redevelopment Agency was called to order at 8:13 p.m. by
Chairman Brown.
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the agency roll was not called. All
members of the Redevelopment Agency were present.
9.B. Joint public hearing of the _Moorpark City Council and the
Moorpark Redevelopment Agency on the proposed Redevelopment Plan
for the Moorpark Redevelopment Project and the- Final_ Environmental
Impact Report_( FEIR prepared for the Plan.
Chairman Brown opened the public hearing and recognized Mr. Jon
Huffman, the City's Redevelopment Consultant from Urban Futures.
Mr. Huffman reported that responses to all negative letters
received must be made within the prescribed time. He reported
that these letters had been prepared and mailed.
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Because there was no one present to speak on this item, Chairman
Brown de c k red the public hearing closed.
1. Resolution No. 89 -8 of the Moorpark Redevelopment Agency
taking certain actions in connection with the Plan.
Jon Huffman, Urban Futures consultant, read the resolution
title.
MOTION: Agency Member Harper moved and Agency Member Lawrason
seconded the motion to adopt Resolution No. 89 -8. The voice vote
was unanimous.
2. Resolution No. 89 -9 of the Moorpark Redevelopment Agency
approving the Plan and certifying the FEIR.
Jon Huffman, Urban Futures consultant, read the resolution
title.
MOTION: Agency Member Harper moved and Agency Member Lawrason
seconded the motion to adopt Resolution No. 89 -9. The voice vote
was unanimous.
3. Resolution No. 89 -10 of the Moorpark Redevelopment Agency
finding that the use of taxes allocated from the Moorpark
Redevelopment Project for the purpose of providing housing
outside the project area will be of benefit to the project.
Jon Huffman, Urban Futures consultant, read the resolution
title.
MOTION: Agency Member Harper moved and Agency Member Lawrason
seconded the motion to adopt Resolution No. 89 -10. The voice vote
was unanimous. r "�
4.A. Consider approval of minutes for the R_edevelo moment AQenqy_ Meeting
of June 7, 198.9. Staff recommended the minutes be approved as
presented.
MOTION: Agency Member Harper moved and Agency Member Perez
seconded the motion to approve the minutes as presented. Motion
carried unanimously by roll call vote.
The Moorpark Redevelopment Agency meet.inq was adjourned at 8:24 p.m.
The Moorpark City Council meeting continued in session.
9.B. Joint public hearin _ of the_ Moorpark Cif _Council and the
Moorpark Redevelopment _Ag ncv on._the proposed Redevelopment Plan
for the Moorpark Redevelopment Project and the Final Environmental
Impact Report (FEIR) prepared for the Plan.
9.B.F. City Council Actions:
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2. Resolution No. 89 -574 of the City Council of the City of
Moorpark taking certain actions in connection with the
Plan.
Jon Huffman, Urban Futures consultant, read the resolution
title.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Lawrason
seconded the motion to adopt Resolution No. 89 -574. The voice
vote was unanimous.
3. Resolution No. 89 -575 of the City Council of the City of
Moorpark approving the Plan and certifying the FEIR.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Lawrason
seconded the motion to adopt Resolution No. 89 -575. The voice
vote was unanimous.
4. Resolution No. 89 -576 of the City Council of the City of
Moorpark finding that the use of taxes allocated from
the Moorpark Redevelopment Project for the purpose of
providing housing outside the project area will be of
benefit to the project.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Lawrason
seconded the motion to adopt Resolution No. 89 -576. The voice
vote was unanimous.
5. Resolution No. 89 -577 of the City of Moorpark adopting
written findings in response to written objections in
connection with the proposed Redevelopment Plan for the
Moorpark Redevelopment Project.
MOTION: Councilmember Perez moved and Councilmember Harper
seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 89 -577. The voice vote
was unanimous.
6. Ordinance No. 110 of the City of Moorpark approving and
adopting the Redevelopment Plan for the Moorpark
Redevelopment Project.
Cheryl Kane, City Attorney, read the Ordinance No. 110
in title.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Lawrason
seconded a motion to waive the reading and read Ordinance No. 110
in title only. The voice vote was unanimous.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Lawrason
seconded a motion to declare Ordinance No. 110 introduced and read
for the first time. The voice vote was unanimous.
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City Attorney, Cheryl Kane stated that there would be an
ordinance to amend the plan and that that ordinance could be
introduced at an adjourned meeting.
AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING, Mayor Brown declared a 10 minute recess,
the time being 8:31 p.m. The meeting reconvened at the hour of 8:49
p.m.
9.B. Joint public hearing of the Moorpark City Council and the
Moorpark Redevelopment Agency_ on the proposed Redevelopment
Plan for the Moorpark Redevelopment Project and the Final
Environmental Impact.Report- (FEIR)_prepared for the Plan.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Montgomery
seconded a motion to adjourn this item to Monday, June 26, 1989 at
7:00 p.m. The voice vote was unanimous.
11.A. Consider proposed freeway _kq_reement, Memorandum of
Understanding,_ and Resolution No. .89 -578 authorizing Mayor
to sign. - - - — - - - - --
Deputy City Manager, Richard Hare, gave the staff report on
the Memorandum of Understanding. Minor changes to the MOU
were discussed. It has been discussed with CalTrans to
contribute funds to the widening project not to exceed
$150,000 for construction costs only. Bob Wallin, CalTrans,
answered questions and stated that CalTrans did agree with
the MOU.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Montgomery
seconded a motion to modify Item 11 to read "the State agrees to
pay.....; Item 10 to delete Spring Road in Line 4; and third
sentence in Item 11 be moved to the end of Item 10; and that in
Item 8, the language at the end of the sentence would read "and to
conclude 12 months thereafter. "; paragraph 12 - CalTrans is
Insisting that the words "provided uses for public purposes on any
such property sold. "; delete the word "recommend" from paragraph
11. The voice vote was unanimous.
Councilmember Lawrason thanked the staff and CalTrans for
working on this project.
9.C. Consider proposed assessments_ for "Moorpark Lighting and
Landscaping Maintenance Assessment District No. AD -84 -2" for
the fiscal year commencing July__li1989 and ending_ June 30,
1990 and consider Resolution No. 89- a_r_esolution_
confirming the assessment for fiscal year 1989/90_
Administrative Assistant, Susan Cauldwell, gave the staff
report stating the assessment started in 1984. Tract Nos.
3019 and 3525 (Warmington) and Tract No. 3306 (Glenhaven)
have been added to AD -84 -2. Assessment for lighting and
landscaping for a single family level 1 home are $24.56 and
$15.10 respectively for a total annual assessment of $39.66.
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The FY89 -90 proposed assessment is a 4.78% greater than the
88 -89 assessment. The purpose of the public hearing is to
hear objections to the proposed work or extent of the
assessment district. The assessment district engineer,
Dwight French and Associates, was available to answer any
questions. Councilmember Montgomery asked to direct staff to
find out the number of street lights per street. Steven
Kueny stated the City Engineer's office would determine how
many street lights are in the area and would report at the
first meeting in July.
Mayor Brown then opened the public hearing. There was no one
present to speak on this item.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Perez
seconded a motion to continue the public hearing and review the
proposed budget for AD -84 -2 in conjunction with the Council's
review of the proposed FY89 -90 City budget. The voice vote was
unanimous.
9.D. Consider proposed assessment for Maintenance
Assessment District_ No. AD_-85 -1" for the fiscal year
commencing on July_ 1,__19H and ending June 30, 1990 and
consider Resolution No. 89- a „res_olu_t_ion confirming the
assessment for fiscalyear 1989/90.
Susan Cauldwell, Administrative Assistant, gave the staff
report stating the Parks Maintenance Assessment District
(Ad -85 -1) was formed in June 1985. Assessments in this
district have not been levied since FY 86 -87. The proposed
annual assessment for a single family home is $30.22. The
projected budget for this district is $263,911. The purpose
of the public hearing is to hear objections to the proposed
work or extent of the assessment district. The assessment
district engineer, Dwight French and Associates, was
available to answer any questions.
Mayor Brown opened the public hearing.
Barbara Schultz, 116 Sierra Avenue, Moorpark, stated her
objection to the assessment, district since there is not a
downtown park.
Dave Lorenzen, 13507 Candlewood Court, Moorpark, spoke in
opposition of the assessment district. He stated there is an
inappropriate park next door and finds it is not always
available for use by the community.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Montgomery
seconded a motion to continue the public hearing and review the
proposed budget for AD -85 -1 in conjunction with the council's
review of the proposed FY89 -90 City budget. Motion carried
unanimously by voice vote.
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9.E. Consider a report regarding the reallocation of Community
Development Block Grant JCDBG) funds from the Senior Citizens
Center project to street improvement prqj�ects
Pat Richards, Director of Community Development, gave the
staff report asking that the City Council allocate $91,070 of
the Community Development Block Grant for years 1986 -87
($20,500), 1987 -88 ($50,000), 1988 -89 ($20,000), previously
allocated for Senior Center improvements, to street
improvements for Nogales Avenue, Avenida Colonia, and Charles
Street. He also stated that all three proposed projects for
Nogales Avenue and Avenida Colonia be constructed first and
then the balance of funds be used to initiate the Charles
Street improvements. Councilmember Perez stated that Charles
Street is in more need of work than connecting the street in
the other area. Councilmember Perez asked that this item be
brought back in two weeks. Councilmember Harper supported
delaying this item and was concerned with loading and
unloading of school children in the Avenida Colonia area.
MOTION: Councilmember Perez moved and Councilmember Harper
seconded a motion to delay this item for two weeks.
AMENDMENT TO MOTION: Councilmember Perez moved and Councilmember
Lawrason seconded an amendment to the motion to have the Public
Works Subcommittee take a look into the Virginia Colony area.
Amendment carried unanimously by voice vote.
VOTE ON MAIN MOTION__ The main motion carried unanimously by
voice vote.
10. COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
10.A. Appointment to Parks and Recreation Commission.
Councilmember Harper stated that he is still interviewing
candidates and did not have a recommendation at this time.
10.B. Appointments to Moorpark Disaster-Council.
Susan Cauldwell, Administrative Assistant, gave the staff
report and stated that at the direction of the Council at the
June 7 meeting letters have been sent to all Disaster Council
nominees except the School District and College requesting
that they reconfirm their interest and ability to serve on
the Council.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Lawrason
seconded a motion to appoint Paul Blum, Connie Lawrason, William
Mahan and Lynne Owens to the Moorpark Disaster Council. The voice
vote was unanimous.
Councilmember Perez congratulated all graduates in Moorpark.
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11.B. Consider Memorandum of Understanding_ with Urban West
Communities (UW(Q concerning community focus area
obligation_
Mr. Kueny, City Manager gave the staff report stating the
Memorandum of Understanding allows the community use
obligation of Planned Community No.3 (PC -3) to be fulfilled
by the construction of a building on the community park site
that would be available to the entire community and allow
Urban West Communities to expand the neighborhood commercial
area to include the area previously designated for public and
quasi - public uses. One minor change is on item 12 of the MOU
to add the following line "if the City invokes this option,
the City shall be required to diligently pursue completion of
the building." Mr. Kueny then asked to dispense with the
rules and asked that Tom Zanic, Urban West Communities, be
allowed to speak at this point in the meeting.
Tom Zanic then spoke briefly saying that Urban West
Communities feels this is an alternative to satisfy the
community use needs of the City and that it will work well.
MOTION: Councilmember Lawrason moved and Councilmember Perez
seconded the motion to approve the Memorandum of Understanding in
regard to the community focus obligation. The voice vote was
unanimous.
11.C. Consider Resolution No. 89 -_579 a request from Ventura
County Transportation Commission (VCTC) to increase City's
funding of Commission from 1% to 2% of City's STDA Fund in FY
89/90.
Susan Cauldwell, Administrative Assistant, gave the staff
report. As of this date, the cities of Santa Paula, Simi
Valley, Oxnard and the County of Ventura have approved this
request. In addition, Port. Hueneme, Camarillo and Fillmore
are also expected to approve the request.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Montgomery
seconded a motion to adopt Resolution 89 -579 approving an
additional one percent of the City's TDA revenue for the VCTC.
The voice vote was unanimous.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Montgomery
seconded a motion to address a letter suggesting they find
alternate funds for Airport Land Use Commission. The voice vote
was unanimous.
11.D. Consider award of contract for aerial photography and
mapping services._
John Knipe, Assistant City Engineer, gave the staff report
reporting that at a previous meeting on April 19, 1989 the
City Council requested additional information on four
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points. CalTrans has provided a letter stating they will
conduct an alignment study for the extension of Routes 118
and 23 through the City of Moorpark and this was the delay
for getting this back to the Council. Exhibit "A" was
explained dealing with alternative costs of city -wide aerial
photos, 200 scale options and 100 scale options.
Mayor Brown expressed her concern that City funds were being
expended for aerial photos that would be obsolete in a few
years and should be a CalTrans responsibility.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Lawrason
seconded a motion to approve Items 1 and 3, the Route 118 Freeway
(within City Limits $19,820 and outside City Limits $15,314) and
Route 118 Connection and Los Angeles Avenue $8,185 to be funded
from the Citywide Traffic Mitigation Fund with a loan from the Gas
Tax Fund. The Cost of City -wide aerial photos, $930; 100 scale
color photos, $2,910; 100 scale photo mylars, $2,340; and Flight
cost $2,230 to be funded by the Community Development Fund.
Incorporate both items into the 1989/1990 budget for formal
approval. Motion carried by 4 -1 vote. Mayor Brown dissenting.
11.E. Consider a request by staff and a recommendation from
the Planning Commission to consider adoption of the County
Zoning Code with revisions as an interim code_ until the
City's General Plan Land Use Element-is updated.
Pat Richards, Director of Community Development gave the
staff report stating that in 1983 the City had adopted the
County's Zoning Ordinance document. The County updated their
zoning codes shortly thereafter. The new County Zoning Code
is a much easier document to read, understand and use and
will assist in avoiding miscommunication between public and
city staff. This document was introduced to the Planning
Commission at their meeting of June 5, 1989. The Commission
agreed with staff on the need for such a change but did wish
to limit it's use to a specific time. The Council
recommended looking at alternatives and checking with other
cities such as Camarillo and Simi Valley to see what type of
Zoning Code they are using.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Montgomery
seconded a motion to direct staff to accomplish work necessary to
rescind the current ordinance in its entirety and to adopt the
current County Ordinance with minor modifications that addresses
the City's current concerns and incorporate the City's revisions
to the ordinance that have taken place since it's adoption. The
voice vote was unanimous.
At the hour of 10:24 p.m., Mayor Brown called a 15 minute recess. The
meeting reconvened at the hour of 10:36 p.m.
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11. F. Consider a recommendation from the Planning Commission
to consider changing the public hearing notice = 300 foot_
radius requirement to 1,000 feet.
Pat Richards, Director of Community Development, gave the
staff report concerning the public hearing notice
requirements. The Planning Commission discussed considering
a 1000 ft. radius requirement rather than the current 300
ft. Pat Richards stated that at the present time a mailing
goes out to the residents, there's a legal ad in the
newspaper and the property is posted with a 4 x 8 sign
stating the necessary information. Councilmembers Harper,
Montgomery and Lawrason agreed with the recommendation of the
Planning Commission. Councilmember Montgomery and Lawrason
felt that apartment tenants should be noticed. If the
listing of property owners is larger than 1000, the City has
the opportunity to use the newspaper only to satisfy the
notice requirement. Councilmember Perez felt this was
acceptable but should have a map to go with the text.
MOTION: Councilmember Perez moved and Councilmember Montgomery
seconded a motion to place an ad in the newspaper in the form of
text and map. The voice vote was unanimous.
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember Harper
seconded a motion to direct staff to make the appropriate changes
in the entitlement processing and documents to reflect a notice
requirement of 1000 ft. radius. The voice vote was unanimous.
The Council directed the staff to make notices more user
friendly with larger print and the inclusion of one line in
Spanish stating that if there is a question they should call
City Hall.
12.A. Consider adoption of Ordinance No._ 109, an ordinance
restricting the distribution of commercial handbills.
City Attorney, Cheryl Kane, read the Ordinance No. 109 in
title.
MOTION: Councilmember Perez moved and Councilmember Harper
seconded a motion to waive further reading and declare the
Ordinance 109 read for the second time. Motion carried
unanimously by voice vote.
MOTION: Councilmember Perez moved and Council Harper seconded a
motion to adopt the Ordinance 109 as read. Motion carried
unanimously by voice vote.
Steven Kueny, City Manager, stated that the handbills should
be secured and either tied to the door knob, under the mat,
or on the handle of the garage door.
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11. G. Consider a status report regarding remaining
participating parties plus consideration for approval of a
contract to initiate work on the updat_i_ng__of the Land Use and
Circulation elements.
Staff report was given by Deborah Traffenstedt, Senior
Planner, who stated that all of the current applicants for
the General Plan update were contacted to obtain payment of
the revised fair -share costs. Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Gisler
have decided to withdraw their application because the
revised fair -share cost ($20,274.86) was not financially
feasible for them at this time. Money from 10 applicants has
been collected. Staff has subsequently received requests
from Moorpark Ranch and Milling, and the Moorpark Unified
School District for revisions to their original land use
proposal.
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Mayor Brown seconded
a motion to approve the PBR contract and direct staff to contact
all remaining applicants to obtain additional funding for staff
costs if needed when 80 percent of the funds set aside for staff
time and administrative costs have been expended; to authorize
staff to automatically seek additional funds from the remaining
applicants should further withdrawals occur in the General Plan
Update process; and direct staff to send letter to Sage Institute,
Inc. and Moorpark Unified School District to identify why the
submitted land use concepts are not acceptable. Motion carried by
3 to 2 vote with Councilmember Harper and Perez dissenting.
11.H. Consider a _Ri�(jsed_Memo rand um of—Agreement with Public
Employees Association of Ventura County for period of Jul 1
1989 - June _30.1991.
Steven Kueny, City Manager, gave the report stating this item
should be continued to the next meeting.
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to continue this
item to the June 26, 1989 meeting.
=11.I. Consider Minor Modification and reques_t_fo_r allocations
from Griffin Homes (Tract 3963).
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to continue this
item to the June 26, 1989 meeting.
11.J. Consider approval of Settlement Agreement with Boething
Family Trust concerni_�Boethinq __v_s_ Cif of_ Moorpark and_
City_of Moor-park vs.._Boething.
Steven Kueny, City Manager, requested and the Council by
consensus deferred this item until after the Closed Session.
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11. K. Consider Lease Agreement with Boething Treeland Farms,
Inc. Property known _ as . Buttercreek. Park __(Lot 92 of Tract
3032).
Steven Kueny, City Manager, requested and the Council by
consensus deferred this item until after the Closed Session.
11.L. Consider Peach Hill Park identification sign._
Phil Newhouse, Director of Community Services, gave the staff
report stating that at the August 17, 1988 Council meeting
the Council reviewed a recommendation from the Parks and
Recreation Commission for the purchase and installation of a
redwood park identification sign. Council then moved to
return this item to the Parks and Recreation Commission for
further review and to consider a lower maintenance sign
designed in concrete and secure proposals for costs estimates
for the sign. The bid proposal stated sign could be made of
wood, slumpstone or pre -cast concrete and three proposals
were received from Conejo Valley Sign, Norms Signs, and Brian
Quigley Masonary. Council has appropriated funds in account
05-1147- 903 -007 in the amount of $3,000 for the purchase and
installation of the park sign. Additional funds would need
to be appropriated from the park improvement funds,
neighborhood park portion, Peach Hill Zone for this project.
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Mayor Brown seconded
a motion to obtain two additional bids on slumpstone park
identification signs and bring back the item to the Council before
awarding the contract. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
11.M. Consider street sweeping services. Staff recommended
they be directed as deemed appropriate.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Perez
seconded a motion to begin immediately to spray the curbs and
gutters to remove grass and weeds; to sweep the downtown targeted
area bound by Moorpark Avenue on the west, Everett Street on the
north, Spring Road on the west, and Los Angeles Avenue on the
south, weekly; that program awareness and parking suggestions be
worked on by the street sweeping subcommittee; and that various
service options be looked at before a recommendation was brought
back to the Council on the awarding of the street sweeping
contract. The voice vote was unanimous.
11.N. Consider City___conditions_ on PD -1064 (TOPA) to allow
traffic detour on _High__ Street. Staff recommended the
confirmation of staff's recommended conditions.
Mr. Knipe advised that for TOPA to install underground
utilities as conditioned, it would be necessary for them to
conduct a boring across the west leg of the New Los Angeles
Avenue - Spring Road intersection. This would entail closing
the southbound right turn lane and detouring westbound Route
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118 traffic over High Street and Moorpark Avenue between
approximately 9:00 p.m. Friday, June 23 until 5:00 a.m.
Monday, June 26.
Councilmember Harper said that he saw a public benefit in the
installation of underground utilities but felt that TOPA
Management Company should be charged actual costs for the
work done by the City Engineer.
Susan Weintraub, Development Manager
the Council that her company would
hold harmless indemnification for
insurance policy; and that the con(
expenses of the City Engineering
acceptable.
for TOPA, responded to
provide an appropriate
the City on TOPA's
iition of paying actual
costs to $3,000, was
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Montgomery
seconded a motion not to require a $10,000 payment from TOPA
Management Company for wear and tear of the existing street
improvements during the proposed detour for the installation of
underground utilities; but to require the payment of actual costs
incurred by the City, not to exceed $3,000; TOPA to provide
indemnification of the City on their insurance policy. The voice
vote was unanimous.
11.0. Consider potential Downtown Area Park Sites._ Staff
recommended they be directed as deemed appropriate
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Montgomery
seconded a motion to continue this item to the regular meeting of
July 5. The voice vote was unanimous.
11. P. Consider Parks and Recreation Commission recommendation
concerning request_ for_ _proposal_ for_ Neighborhood Recreation
Center. Staff recommended they be directed as deemed
appropriate.
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to continue
this item to the meeting of June 26, 1989.
11.Q. Consider funding— Monte Vista Park. Staff
recommended confirming funding of Phase I improvements.
Councilmember Montgomery expressed his concern that community
park funds were being used to fund a neighborhood park.
Mayor Brown reported that initial discussions had indicated
that grant money would be spent on the park. She said she
was against any development of other phases of the park.
MOTION: Councilmember Perez moved and Councilmember Harper
seconded a motion to approve an appropriation of $12,330 from the
Community Park portion of Park Improvement Funds, Peach Hill zone,
for this project.
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AMENDMENT TO MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and
Councilmember Perez seconded an amendment to the motion that Phase
2 not be funded; that all change orders be kept at a minimum and
that City staff perform, wherever possible, professional services
to minimize the money spent on the project. The voice vote was
unanimous.
VOTE ON THE MAIN MOTION: The vote was 4 -1 in favor.
Councilmember Montgomery dissenting.
11.S. Consider Mayor Brown's request to attend League of
California Cities 1989 Myours and Council Members Executive
Forum; consider request of any other Councilmembers wishing
to attend. Staff recommended approval of request per M.O.P.
1. f r,
Councilmember Montgomery reported that although he was
thinking of attending the meeting, he would not request any
funds from the City to pay expenses for attending the meeting.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Montgomery
seconded a motion to authorize attendance by those of the Council
who wished to attend the League's Fxecutive Forum. The voice vote
was unanimous.
13. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Harper requested a comprehensive written report from
the staff regarding the conclusions on the Urban West moisture
problems.
The Council requested an item on guidelines for development in the
unincorporated areas of Ventura County.
Councilmember Lawrason agreed to wait for information on a meeting
with CalTrans and Mr. Velasquez concerning a meandering sidewalk
problem before putting the item on the agenda.
Councilmember Perez said he had requested a report on the
Council's meeting with the Chamber of Commerce Economic
Development Committee. Mr. Kueny said it would be appropriate for
the interim report to come from the two Councilmembers on the
committee as a box item and an agenda item on goals and objectives
to be placed on the agenda within the next two months.
14. CLOSED SESSION
MOTION: Councilmember Perez moved and Councilmember Montgomery
seconded a motion to adjourn into Closed Session at the hour of
12:20 a.m. for discussion of the following items:
14.A. Personnel.
A .B. Litigation concerning Boething vs. the City of Moorpark.
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14.C.
Litigation concerning the City
of Moorpark vs. Boething.
14.D.
Potential litigation pursuant
to Government Code Section
54956.9(b)(1).
A.E.
Potential litigation pursuant
to Government Code Section
54946.9(c).
A.F.
Litigation concerning City of
Moorpark vs. Moorpark
Unified School District.
14.G.
Negotiation for real property
known as Buttercreek Park
with Boething pursuant to
Government Code Section
54956.8.
14.H.
Litigation concerning City of
Moorpark vs. Southern
California Edison.
14.I.
Negotiation for real property
concerning APN 500 -39 -050
(Watt Consolidated) pursuant to
Government Code Section
54956.8.
14.J.
Personnel pursuant to Government
Code Section 54957.6.
14.K.
Negotiation for real property
at intersection of
Poindexter /First Street at
Moorpark Avenue (SR23)
concerning Rainy's Market Inc.,
Nocera and J. M. Sharp
Company pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.8.
The voice vote was unanimous.
The meeting adjourned into Closed Session at 12:30 a.m. Present
in Closed Session were all Councilmembers, Steven Kueny, City
Manager; Cheryl Kane, City Attorney. Richard Hare, Deputy City
Manager came into Closed Session at 12:54 a.m.
The meeting reconvened into open session at the hour of 2:18 a.m.
City Manager Kueny reported that item 14.E. Potential litigation
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c) was not discussed
during the Closed Session and there was one action to report out
of Closed Session as follows:
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember Harper
seconded a motion to approve a settlement with Willdan concerning
dispute on certain payments for services for the Tierra Rejada
Road Bridge project with final language to be approved by City
Attorney and the Mayor be authorized to sign on behalf of the
City. The voice vote was unanimous.
Council concurred to add consideration of an ordinance to amend
the Redevelopment Plan to the adjourned meeting.
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15. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Councilmember Perez moved and Councilmember Lawrason
seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting to June 26, 1989 at the
hour of 7:00 p.m. The hour of adjournment being 2:20 a.m. The
voice vote was unanimous.
A.-
Eloise brown, Mayor
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