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Moorpark, California September 20, 1989
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark,
California was held on September 20, 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. by
Mayor Eloise Brown.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Montgomery.
3. ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmembers Clint Harper, Paul Lawrason, Bernardo
Perez, Scott Montgomery and Mayor Eloise Brown.
Steven Kueny, City Manager; Richard Hare, Deputy City
Manager; John Knipe, Assistant City Engineer;
Lieutenant Richard Rodriguez, Sheriff's Department;
Pat Richards, Director of Community Development; Susan
Cauldwell, Administrative Assistant; Phil Newhouse,
Director of Community Services; and Eva Marie Crooks,
Deputy City Clerk.
4. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS, AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
A. Proclamation - Rideshare Week, October 2,_1969
Mayor Brown indicated she received a late proclamation and
requested consensus from the Council to add this item to
the agenda. There being no objection, Mayor Brown read and
presented a proclamation declaring October 2 -6, 1989, as
Rideshare Week, to Brent Alexander Backus, Ventura County
Clean Air Alliance. Mr. Backus indicated a ride share
rally would be held October 3, 1989 at the corner of Los
Angeles Avenue and Coventry Lane in Simi Valley.
5. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA: None
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6_ PUBLIC COMMENTS:
_ Page 2___._. September 29 1989
A. Cheryl Fay, 15750 E. Los Angeles Ave. #17, spoke against
the rent increase at Villa Del Arroyo Mobile Homes, and
requested that the Council stand firm on rent control
because the community needs affordable housing for the
future.
B. Joe Latunski, 289 Casey Road, stated that he paid fees to
reactivate a General Plan and zone change application
pursuant to previous Council authorization. He stated that
he hopes to rezone his property to 1 -acre zoning when it is
heard by the Council.
C. Terry Crume, 14802 Marquette St., stated that she was a
realtor and addressed the following items regarding the
rent increase at Villa Del Arroyo Mobile Home Park: 1)
There are only two comparable parks in Simi Valley and
Moorpark, so any survey completed by the Park is inaccurate
if other cities such as Thousand Oaks and Camarillo are
included; 2) The Waterworks District increase is only $3.50
per meter and any extra charges would be for equipment
installation; and 3) The Santa Barbara rent control laws
are still intact. She indicated that the proposed mobile
home increases are greater than those charged in other
areas and should not be permitted.
D. Blair Bull, 15750 E. Los Angeles Avenue #53, stated he was
opposed to the 25.9% rent increase at Villa Del Arroyo
Mobile Home Park because in the future he will be on a
fixed income. He indicated he gathered 334 signatures on a
petition against the rent increase.
E. Walter Heminuk, 15750 E. Los Angeles Avenue #77, stated he
received a copy of Exhibit "A" from attorneys for the
mobile home park informing him he would be given a rent
increase from a park in which he does not live.
Mr. Heminuk requested clarification regarding agenda item
14.H. Litigation concerning Villa Del Arroyo vs. City of
Moorpark.
Steve Kueny, City Manager, stated the litigation listed on
the agenda was filed several months ago. He indicated that
the City received notification of the 25.9% rent increase
on Friday, September 15, 1989. He stated that notification
would be mailed for the hearing to be held early in
December. Mr. Kueny also indicated that City staff, the
City Council and City Attorney would be present during the
Closed Session item.
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F. Linda Plaks, 4957 Mira Sol Drive, representing the Chamber
of Commerce /W.O.M.E.N. indicated that Country Days was
successful. She thanked the City Council, City staff and
the Police Department for ther help. Ms. Plaks also stated
she would be present for agenda item 11.D. with another
member of the Chamber of Commerce. Ms. Plaks also
introduced Miss Moorpark, Malaika Umberger, to the City
Council.
G. Gabino Aguirre, 1008 Hillside Drive, Santa Paula, stated he
represented the Ventura County Multi- Cultural Arts
Council. Mr. Aguirre spoke regarding their proposal for
assistance for the "Dia de los Muertos" Program to be
scheduled for November 2, 1989 to celebrate and honor
ancestors by symbolically inviting them to share some time
visiting on earth. Mr. Aguirre described the celebration
and activities.
H. Jack G. Reynolds, 15750 E. Los Angeles Avenue #54, stated
he lived in the Villa Del Arroyo Mobile Home Park for six
years. He indicated that if low cost housing is
eliminated, there will be no place to house senior citizens
and first time home buyers. Mr. Reynolds indicated that
approximately 200 people were present who opposed the rent
increase.
I. John Lockard, 15750 E. Los Angeles Avenue #145, stated
that with the rent increase, residents will not be able to
afford to maintain their homes as well as in the past, and
the quality of the park will deteriorate.
J. Paul Garcia, 334 Ruth Avenue, spoke regarding police
harrassment experienced by his teenage son on Country Days.
K. Alice Campbell, 448 Dorothy Avenue, expressed concern
regarding the problems in the downtown area. She indicated
that some of the problems have diminished, but that there
issues which have yet to be resolved.
L. Maury Froman, 520 Broadway #100, Los Angeles, representing
Urban West, stated he was present for Item 8.M.
7. COMMITTEE REPORTS:
A. Councilmember Montgomery reported that the Ventura County
Waste Commission met without a quorum and informally
encouraged the City of Moorpark to pass Item 8.D.,
considering clarification to the Ventura County Hazardous
Waste Management Plan.
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8. CONSENT CALENDAR: Roll Call Vote Required.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Montgomery
seconded a motion to pull items 8.A.1, 8.D, 8.F. and 8.M, from
the Consent Calendar and approve all other Consent items as
submitted. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
A.2 Consider approval of minutes for the Regular City Council
Meeting of August 2, 1989. Staff Recommendation: Approve
the minutes as processed.
A.3 Consider approval of minutes for the Regular City Council
Meeting of August 16, 198_9. Staff Recommendation: Approve
the minutes as processed.
A.4 Consider approval of minutes of__ Special City Council
Meeting of _August 16, 1989. _ Staff Recommendation: Approve
the minutes as processed.
A.5 Consider approval of minutes of Special City Council
Meeting of August 23, 1989, Staff Recommendation: Approve
the minutes as processed.
A.6 Consider of minutes for the Adjourned CityCouncil
Meeting of June 8, 1988. Staff Recommendation: Approve
the minutes as processed.
A.7 Consider approval_ of minutes for the-Adjourned City Council
Meeting of June 22, 1988. Staff Recommendation: Approve
the minutes as processed.
A.8 Consider approval of minutes_ for the Joint Meeti__ng_ with
Parks and Recreation of June__ 281 _ 1988. Staff
Recommendation: Approve the minutes as processed.
A.9 Consider approval of minutes for _t.he Adjourned City_ Council
Meeting_of_June 29, 198.8. Staff Recommendation: Approve
the minutes as processed.
A.10 Consider approval of minutes_ for t_he_Adjourned City Council
Meeting of July 6, 1988. Staff Recommendation: Approve
the minutes as processed.
A.11 Consider approval of minutes_ for the Regular City Council
Meeting of July 6, 1988, Staff Recommendation: Approve
the minutes as processed.
A.12 Consider approval of the minutes of the Adjourned Cjty
Council Meeting of Jul 13 _198.8. Staff Recommendation:
Approve the minutes as processed.
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A.13 Consider approval of the minutes of the Adjourned City
Council Meeting of July 29, 198_8. Staff Recommendation:
Approve the minutes as processed.
A.14 Consider approval of the minutes of the Regular City
Council_ Meeting of July 20, 1988. Staff Recommendation:
Approve the minutes as processed.
A.15 Consider approval of the minutes of the Adjourned City
Council Meeting of July 27, .1988. Staff Recommendation:
Approve the minutes as processed.
A.16 Consider approval of the minutes of th__e Adjourned City
Council Meeting of September _14, 1988. Staff
Recommendation: Approve the minutes as processed.
A.17 Consider approval of the minutes of the Special Meeting of
October 12, 1988, Staff Recommendation: Approve the
minutes as processed.
B. Consider approval of Warrant Register 1988/89_
- Prepaid Warrants Nos. 9160 $1,039.96
C. Consider approval of Warrant__Register 1989/90_
- Prepaid Warrants Nos. 10225, :10236
10315 - 10318 $ 1,882.79
- Payable Warrants Nos. 10331 - 10380 $79,698.61
E. Consider Resolution No. 89 -6.13, a proposed resolution
regarding the City's intention to enter into a joint powers
agreement with the County 6T Ventura to create _ a
park /buffer area adjacent to Home Acres. Staff
Recommendation: Approve the proposed resolution.
G. Consider Resolution No.__89- 614,__ a proposed resolution
approving Appeal No. 89 -4 to allow _Urban West Communities
to provide one lot "w" as the buffer _area adjacent the
Home Acres if the JPA is not approved. Staff
Recommendation: Approve the proposed resolution.
Consider proposed Mitigated Negative Declarations in
accordance with CEQA for the Tierra Rejada Road widening
project and the Los Angeles Avenue Street widening project.
Staff Recommendation: Approve the proposed Mitigated
Negative Declarations.
Minor Modification No. 2 Planned Development Permit No. 852
(Tract 2865) - Kitka: A report regarding a request to add
a 339 sq. ft. addition to an existing single family
residence. Staff Report: Receive and file the report.
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J. Consider Acceptance of Delfen_Stre_et Traffic Signal. Staff
Recommendation: Accept traffic signal project and file
notice of completion.
K. Consider Minor Modification No. _1 Planned __Development
Permit No. 1021 (Tract 3019) - Mbvol_i; A__report regarding a
request to add 204 sq. ft. addition to an existing single
family residence._ Staff Recommendation: Receive and file
the report.
Consider Minor Modification No. 8 Planned Development
Permit No. 1041 (Tract 3963) - Benner; a report regarding a
request to _add 370 sq. ft. to an existing __single family
residence. Staff Recommendation: Receive and file the
report.
N. Consider Minor Modification No. 7 Planned Development
No. 1041 (Tract 3963) - Griffin Homes; _a_ request to change
theproduct mix of phase I and _phase _IV from 60 Classic
models and 71 Estate models to 129 Estate and 2 Classic
models. Staff Recommendation: Receive and file the report.
0. Consider Resolution No. 89 -615 a proposed resolution to
deny without prejudice IPD 88 -2 and V88- 2__Riddle). Staff
Recommendation: Approve the resolution.
The following items were pulled for individual consideration by the
Council:
8. A.1 Consider approval of minutes for the Regula_r_City Council
Meeting_ of 7/19/89. Staff Recommendation: Approve the
minutes as processed.
Mayor Brown indicated that a change had been made to
page 4, Committee Reports, paragraph 4, reflecting that she
reported "an increase in rates" rather than "a slight
increase in rates."
MOTION: Mayor Brown moved and Councilmember Perez seconded the
motion to approve the minutes of July 19, 1989. Motion carried
unaniomusly by voice vote.
8. D. Consider clarification to Ventura County Hazardous Waste
Management Plan. Staff Recommendation: Concur with the
approved changes and notify the County of the Council's
Action.
Mayor Brown indicated she requested this item be pulled to
question Councilmember Montgomery regarding the change to
page A322/96 of the revised County Hazardous Waste
Management Plan. Councilmember Montgomery indicated that
he concurred with the corrections as submitted.
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MOTION: Mayor Brown moved and Councilmember Montgomery seconded
the motion to concur with the approved changes and notify the
County of the Council's action. Motion carried unanimously by
voice vote.
8. F. Consider Resolution No. 89- 614,__ a roposed resolution
approving major modification for PD 966. Staff
Recommendation: Approve the proposed resolution.
Councilmember Perez expressed concerns regarding Conditions
12.e, 16 and 26. Discussion followed regarding 12.e.,
concerning the number of monument signs allowed at the
shopping center. Mr. Kueny clarified that the monument
signs would be limited to the New Los Angeles Avenue
frontage.
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the Council to add to
Condition 12.e wording to clarify that the monument signs would
be limited to the New Los Angeles Avenue frontage.
Discussion followed regarding Condition 16, concerning the
Performance Bond. Councilmember Perez requested that the
subject of Performance Bonds be discussed in the future and
that any time limitation on the Performance Bond be
retroactive. Mayor Brown recommended that the Performance
Bond requirement be dropped after a period of time.
Discussion followed regarding Condition 26, pertaining to
Commuter Computer Fund. Mr. Kueny indicated that a
Transportation Systems Management Fund could be created for
other City programs, including Commuter Computer.
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the Council to reflect the
change in the resolution to require funds for a Transportation
Systems Management Fund instead of exclusively to Commuter
Computer.
Discussion followed regard the request by Councilmember
Montgomery regarding Condition 14.b. in that it be
consistent with the other facilities in Moorpark to serve
food until 1:00 a.m., but limit liquor sales to 12:00 a.m.
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember Harper
seconded the motion to change Condition 14.b. to reflect the
hours of operation until 1:00 a.m. for food service and that
liquor sales shall cease at 12:00 a.m. Motion failed with
Councilmembers Lawrason, Perez and Mayor Brown dissenting.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Perez
seconded the motion to approve the resolution with modified
conditions included in the staff report and City Manager's
recommended changes to Condition 26, creating a Transportation
Systems Management Fund to include other City programs as well
as Commuter Computer. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
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8. M. Consider Minor Modification No. 1 Residential Planned
Development No. 1071 Tract 4341) and 1072 (Tract 4342) and
Minor Modification No. 2 to Residential Planned Development
No 1070 (Tract 4340) - Urban West Comm__u_nities; a report
regarding modification to floor. plans, ele ons, vati and
common landscaped areas for the West Village_ Staff
Recommendation: Receive and file the report.
Pat Richards, Director of Community Development, explained
that the purpose of the minor modification is to provide
the Council with an opportunity to review and determine
whether or not it is appropriate to approve these changes
under the minor modification provisions or require the
applicant to go through a more formalized process of major
modification.
Mayor Brown requested that this item be continued to the
next meeting because of subsequent requested changes and
grading problems in the West Village. She indicated she
would like to see a collective view of the changes which
have taken place since the initial project approval.
Councilmember Lawrason expressed concern regarding the
timeframe for the project and that a delay could be
problematic for the applicant. He indicated he would
prefer to resolve the item this evening.
Councilmember Harper expressed concern that the minor
modifications to expand the size of the proposed homes
affects the affordability of the homes. He would like this
discussed at the October 4 Council meeting.
Councilmember Perez stated that he would only support
continuance in connection with grading matters.
MOTION: Mayor Brown moved and Councilmember Perez seconded the
motion to continue this item until October 4, 1989 to enable the
Council to review the collective changes to the project. Motion
carried with Councilmember Lawrason dissenting.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
10. COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS:
A. Appointment to Parks and Recreation Commission.
Councilmember Montgomery requested continuation of this
item to allow his nominee time to decide whether to accept
the appointment.
CONSENSUS: This item was continued to the October 4, 1989
Council meeting.
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AT THE HOUR OF 8:25 P.M., Mayor Brown recessed the meeting. The meeting
reconvened at 8:45 p.m.
B. Councilmember Perez contragulated the Chamber of Commerce
for their work on Country Days. He also noted that an
agenda packet should be available to the public at Planning
Commission meetings. Councilmember Perez also commended
Ben Sternberg and Daniel Sternberg for saving the life of a
6 -year old boy at the Buttercreek Estates III swimming pool
on July 26, 1989.
C. Mayor Brown recommended that a joint meeting be held with
the Planning Commission regarding goals and policies to
Improve and develop the downtown area.
D. Councilmember Harper requested that the Hillside Ordinance
be placed on the agenda of the joint meeting of the
Planning Commission and City Council.
E. Councilmember Montgomery recommended that the joint meeting
between the Planning Commission and the City Council be
held at the normal second meeting of the Planning
Commission in October.
F. Mayor Brown expressed concern regarding the need for a
warning light on Highway 118, and requested that this item
be placed on a future agenda.
11. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS:
A. Consider Countywide Tree /Natural and Historical Vegetation
Preservation Ordinance - a report. regarding a_ proposal to
establish vegetation__ protection _th h
_rou 9 out the Count
Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate.
(Continued from 9/13, Item 11.A.)
Councilmember Harper requested that this item be continued
to allow the other Councilmembers an opportunity to review
materials he received from John Etter regarding the City of
Simi Valley plan for a mature tree preservation ordinance
for the County of Ventura.
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the City Council to continue
this item until October 18, 1989.
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B. Consider Minor Modification Process a report regarding
the minor modification process. Staff Recommendation:
Allow the Director of Community Development to approve
certain requests.
Pat Richards, Director of Community Development, explained
the background to the City policy requiring Council review
for minor modifications. Mr. Richards stated that staff
recommends that Council direct the Community Development
Director to approve requests for minor modifications
regarding totally completed Residential Planned Development
projects in accordance with Section 8163 -4.4.1 of the
Zoning Code and send a copy of the approved minor
modification to the Council and City Manager.
Councilmember Montgomery stated that he supports adopting
the latest County zoning code with the City's own
customized sections identified. He expressed concern
regarding informal Council direction superseding the zoning
code.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Lawrason
seconded the motion to direct the Director of Community
Development to approve requests for minor modifications
regarding totally completed Residential Planned Development
projects in accordance with Section 8163 -4.4.1 of the City's
Zoning Code.
AMENDMENT TO THE MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and
Councilmember Lawrason seconded a motion to direct staff to
return with an addition to current zoning code to further
augment Section 8163 of the Zoning Code to incorporate
Section 8111.7.1.2 of the Ventura County Zoning Ordinance
regarding authority for the Director of Community Development to
approve over - the - counter changes. The voice vote was unanimous.
The voice vote on the main motion was unanimous.
C. Consider Non- conforminq _ use - _ a resort regardinq
96 Moorpark Avenue and its status as a commercial or
residential use. Staff Recommendation: Determine that
96 Moorpark Avenue is a legal non - conforming use limited
commercial use.
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the Council to continue this
item to October 18, 1989.
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D. Consider Establishment of Mission Statement,_ Goals and
Objectives for Economic Development. Staff
Recommendation: Approve Mission, Goals and Objectives
Steve Kueny, City Manager, stated that the Economic
Development Committee has defined its goals, mission and
objections in the Statement as presented, and staff is
recommending approval.
Councilmember Montgomery expressed concern that the
Statement did not include goal deadlines.
Councilmember Harper suggested that a preface be placed on
Objectives "to facilitate development in Moorpark."
Councilmember Montgomery indicated that there may not be a
need for auto dealerships and hotels in the city since the
neighboring cities provide these services.
Councilmember Perez suggested that No. 6 under "Goals" be
changed to "maintain and enhance." He also recommended
that "N." should be 1.A. Councilmember Perez questioned
the wording of "K" referencing "appropriate sites."
Discussion followed regarding the funding for the position
of Director of Economic Development. Council also
discussed the nature of the position.
Councilmember Montgomery suggested that the committee
members be rotated. Councilmember Harper, as a member of
the Committee, indicated that the Mayor should participate
if only one member of the Council can participate.
Councilmember Perez recommended that "N" be moved to the
top of the objectives list after the added words "to
facilitate development in Moorpark."
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember Perez
seconded to support staff recommendation with Council
amendments. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
E. Consider Further Action the 1988 Closing of
Williams Ranch_ Road to Through, Traffic. Staff
Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate.
Steve Kueny, City Manager, indicated repairing vandalism
at the road closure has been expensive. He also stated
that signs are needed because of the abrupt termination of
the road.
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Councilmember Harper indicated he preferred permanent
landscaping and recommended that the Council direct the
City Engineer to assess the cost of constructing a
barricade with landscaping.
Mayor Brown expressed concern regarding escape routes for
emergency vehicles.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Montgomery
seconded the motion to direct staff to produce a plan to
cul -de -sac Williams Road, to accommodate a typical cul -de -sac
radius and access for emergency vehicles, to provide barricade
with landscaping, and return with the cost estimates. Motion
carried unanimously by voice vote.
F. Consider City support of 118/23 Freeway__ Corridor Traffic
Mitigation Program. Staff Recommendation: Support program.
Susan Cauldwell, Administrative Assistant, presented the
staff report and indicated that there is no cost for
participation in the program. She stated that the program
promotes public awareness and recommended approval of the
City's participation in the program.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Montgomery
seconded the motion to approve staff recommendation for
approval of the City's participation in the 118/23 Traffic
Mitigation Program. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
G. Consider Appointment of Ad Hoc Committee _to_ _recommend
potential actions for Council consideration _ to address
overcrowding and related concerns. Staff Recommendation:
Appoint Committee and Provide Specific Direction.
Steve Kueny, City Manager, indicated the Code Enforcement
Supervisor position was approved and that recruitment is
underway. He indicated that they have have not been
successful in acquiring contractural services for code
enforcement. He also stated that a formal report would be
forthcoming from the Police Department regarding
enforcement activities in the area. He recommended that
the Council appoint an Ad Hoc Committee to specifically
work with the Council Committee.
Discussion followed regarding involvement by downtown
members on previous items and whether those persons should
be included on the committee with other members of the
downtown area.
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MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember Harper
seconded a motion to create a new ad hoc committee comprised of
downtown members. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Lawrason seconded a motion to appoint Councilmember Perez and
Mayor Brown to the committee to establish the committee's
objectives and composition. Motion carried unanimously by voice
vote.
H. Consider Process for Interim Approval for Day Care Center.
Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate.
Councilmember Montgomery indicated that there is a problem
regarding new and existing day care centers that wish to
expand. He stated that the State allows for a temporary
six -month permit prior to approval of the permanent permit.
He stated that the State will not do this until the City
issues appropriate permits, and the City does not have a
process to grant temporary permit while processing the
application. He recommended the City encourage location of
day care facilities within the community by allowing six
month temporary permits while processing the final
application.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Lawrason
seconded a motion to direct Councilmember Montgomery to work
with staff regarding establishing Temporary Use Permits prior to
Conditional Use Permits. Motion carried unanimously by voice
vote.
I. Consider Proposed Revision to City_ of Simi Valley's Sphere
of Influence north of Madera Road and _east of State
Highway 23. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed
appropriate.
Pat Richards, Director of Community Development, indicated
staff had not received information from LAFCO regarding
their action today.
Councilmember Montgomery indicated that some of the
greenbelt areas could be controlled if they were located in
the City's sphere of influence.
Councilmember Harper requested a presentation regarding the
greenbelt be added to a future agenda.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Montgomery
seconded the motion to object to the intensity of the use next
to the greenbelt and that a letter be sent recommending a
transitional use. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
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Pat Richards, Director of Community Development, explained
transitional uses from a traditional planning standpoint.
J. Consider letter to National League of Cities posing its
position on Home Mortgage Interest. Staff Recommendation:
Authorize Mayor to sign letter opposing National League of
Cities position.
MOTION: Mayor Brown moved and Councilmember Harper seconded the
motion to approve staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor to
sign a letter opposing the National League of Cities position on
Home Mortgage Interest. Motion carried unanimously by voice
vote.
12. ORDINANCES- None
13. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
A. Councilmember Perez requested that the conditions
pertaining to performance bonds and fees for transportation
systems management be placed on a future agenda.
B. Councilmember Lawrason congratulated everyone involved and
particularly the Police Department for their work on
Country Days.
14. CLOSED SESSION:
MOTION: Councilmember Lawrason moved and Councilmember Harper
seconded the motion to adjourn into Closed Session at 10:30 p.m.
for discussion of the following items:
A. Personnel.
B. Potential litigation pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(b)(1).
D. Litigation concerning City of Moorpark vs. Moorpark Unified
School District.
E. Litigation concerning Moorpark Unified School District vs.
City of Moorpark.
F. Negotiation for real property at 289 Casey Road (former
high school site - Moorpark Unified School District)
pursuant to Government Code Section 54945.8.
J. Litigation concerning Ventura County Community College
District vs. City of Moorpark.
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Mayor Brown recessed the meeting from 10:30 p.m. until
10:40 p.m. and then reconvened into Closed Session.
Present were all Councilmembers; Steve Kueny, City Manager;
Cheryl Kane, City Attorney; and Richard Hare, Deputy City
Manager.
Mayor Brown reconvened the meeting from Closed Session at
11:37 p.m.
Cheryl Kane, City Attorney, reported that there was no action to
report and that all indicated items were discussed.
15. ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION: Councilmember Lawrason moved and Councilmember Harper
seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting at 11:38 p.m.
Eloise Brown, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Lillian E. Kellerman, City Clerk