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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2005 0119 CC REGMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL Moorpark, California January 19, 2005 A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark was held on January 19, 2005, in the Council Chambers of said City located at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California. 1. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Hunter called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Joseph Montes, City Attorney, led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Harper, Mikos, Millhouse, Parvin, and Mayor Hunter. Staff Present: Steven Kueny, City Manager; Joseph Montes, City Attorney; Hugh Riley, Assistant City Manager; Kenneth Gilbert, Public Works Director; Mary Lindley, Community Services Director; Barry Hogan, Community Development Director; Brad Miller, City Engineer; Captain Richard Diaz, Sheriff's Department; David Bobardt, Planning Manager; and Deborah Traffenstedt, Assistant to City Manager /City Clerk. 4. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS: A. Introduction of California Highway Patrol Commander Lieutenant Steve Munday and Discussion of State Route 118 Truck Inspection Station. Captain Cliff Williams, Commander of the California Highway Patrol office in Moorpark, introduced Lieutenant Steve Munday, Commander of the Conejo Inspection Facility. Lt. Munday discussed safety enforcement of the commercial truck traffic traversing State Route 118 through the city of Moorpark. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 2 January 19, 2005 B. City Manager's Monthly Report. Ms. Traffenstedt, Assistant to City Manager /City Clerk gave the monthly report. S. PUBLIC COMMENT: Gerald Goldstein spoke about court enforced cleanup of his property. Ralph Mauriello, representing the High Street Theater Foundation, announced the Moorpark Melodrama has returned and is producing seven performances for the public to enjoy. AT THIS POINT in the meeting, the City Council recessed to convene a meeting of the Moorpark Redevelopment Agency. The time was 7:32 p.m. The City Council meeting reconvened at 7 :55 p.m. 6. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA: None. 7. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Councilmember Mikos discussed the recent storm damage and thanked all who assisted the residents, especially those in the Campus Park area; and encouraged residents to seek assistance from various sources. Councilmember Mikos, as a Board Member on the Commission on Human Concerns, announced Dr. Joe Billingiere has been appointed as the new Executive Director. Councilmember Millhouse announced storm damage to the rail tracks west of Moorpark near the Somis area has temporarily halted Metrolink and Union Pacific rail travel through that area. He also announced the State budget has diverted funding for new transportation projects in Ventura County. Councilmember Parvin requested a future agenda item for storm aftermath discussion of the Campus Park and Arroyo Mobile Home Park areas. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Paqe 3 January 19, 2005 Councilmember Millhouse requested the County Supervisor be invited to attend the storm aftermath discussion to respond to questions by Council. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. Consider General Plan Amendment No. 2001 -05, Specific Plan No. 2001 -01, and Zone Change No. 2001 -02, for 1,650 Housing Units on 3,586.3 Acres Located Generally North of Moorpark College and State Route 118 on Land Immediately Outside City of Moorpark Municipal Boundaries. Applicant: North Park Village, LP. (continued from November 17, 2004 with public hearing open) Staff Recommendation: 1) Continue to take testimony in the open public hearing; and 2) Continue the agenda item with the hearing open to a date certain. Mr. Bobardt gave the staff report and responded to questions from the November 17, 2004, meeting. Mayor Hunter announced the public hearing remains open. Kim Kilkenny, representing North Park Village, 680 Walnut Street, Moorpark, California, discussed outstanding issues; and requested the General Plan Amendment, Specific Plan, Zoning Ordinance and Development Agreement all be placed before the voters. Robert Hamburg spoke expressing concerns California live oaks, area temperatures due habitat (greenhouse e the lack of resolution in opposition to the project, regarding protection for Valley Fever, the increase in to the elimination of natural ffect), traffic congestion, and to outstanding issues. Tim Rosevear spoke in opposition to the project, citing traffic and taxation issues. Steve Nardi spoke in opposition to the project, citing alterations to the natural environment by filling canyons and grading hillsides, which may cause problems with rainstorm runoff, impacts to Campus Park Drive residents from construction traffic, and the need to retain this open space. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 4 January 19, 2005 Cindy Hollister spoke in opposition to the project, citing traffic issues not only generated by North Park, but by future development on the west side of the City near Gabbert Road and on Hitch Ranch. Tim Saivar spoke in opposition to the project, citing unmitigated environmental issues including traffic impacts and grading on hillsides. Suzanne Wilson spoke in opposition to the project due to unresolved issues. Lisa Leal spoke in support of the project, citing the many accommodations made by the developer and encouraged moving forward with the development. In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt stated there were 13 Written Statement Cards, four in opposition to the project and nine in favor. She stated copies would be provided to Council. Mr. Kilkenny responded to issues raised in public comments; distributed a document containing excerpts from Caltrans' study for a wildlife corridor assessment at Collins; and stated negotiations continue for resolving outstanding issues. He requested a continuance to March 16, 2005. MOTION: Councilmember Parvin moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to continue the open public hearing to March 16, 2005, with the understanding that there will be a good faith effort on the part of the applicant to resolve outstanding issues, and if significant progress has not been made, the applicant will request a continuance. The motion carried voice vote 4 -1, Councilmember Mikos dissenting. AT THIS POINT in the meeting a recess was declared. The time was 10:40 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 11:03 p.m. B. Consider Resolutions Continuing Public Hearings Concerning the Formation of Community Facilities District No. 2004 -1 (Moorpark Highlands) and Community Facilities District No. 2004 -2 (Moorpark Vistas) to February 16, 2005. (continued from December 15, 2004 with public hearing open) Staff Recommendation: 1) Continue to accept testimony, if any; and 2) Adopt Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 5 January 19, 2005 Resolutions 2005 -2280 and 2005 -2281 continuing the open public hearings to February 16, 2005. Mr. Riley gave the staff report. Mayor Hunter announced the public hearing remains open. In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt stated there were no speakers. MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Parvin seconded a motion to adopt Resolutions Nos. 2005- 2280 and 2005 -2281 continuing the open public hearings to February 16, 2005. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 9. PRESENTATION /ACTION /DISCUSSION: A. Consider Award Contract Totaling $59,620 for Design Site Improvements and Building Concepts for the Human Services Center to HMC Architects. Staff Recommendation: Award a contract to HMC in the amount of $59,620 for the design of the Human Services Center Site and Building Concept Design, authorize the City Manager to execute said contract subject to final language approval by the City Manager and the City Attorney. ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED Mr. Riley gave the staff report. Ronald O'Neill, member of the non - profit committee Community Care Services of Moorpark, thanked the Council for their belief in the "under- one - roof" concept of the new Human Services Center in providing services to the needy. Gerald Goldstein spoke about competitive bid concerns. In response to Mr. Goldstein, Councilmember Harper stated the project was a competitive bid. MOTION: Councilmember Millhouse moved and Councilmember Mikos seconded a motion to award a contract to HMC in the amount of $59,620 for the design of the Human Services Center Site and Building Concept Design, and authorize the City Manager to execute said contract, subject to final Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Paqe 6 January 19, 2005 language approval by the City Manager and the City Attorney. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. B. Consider Adoption of a Resolution Supporting Efforts to Establish a New Stormwater Quality Property - Related Fee and Approval of a New Countywide Implementation Agreement Related Thereto. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2005 -2282 supporting the Ventura County Watershed Protection District's ballot measure for a Property- Related Fee to increase funding for the Ventura Countywide Stormwater Quality Management Program and approving a new Countywide NPDES Implementation Agreement, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney. ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED Mr. Gilbert gave the staff report. In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt stated there were no speakers. MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Mikos seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2005 -2282 supporting the Ventura County Watershed Protection District's ballot measure for a Property- Related Fee to increase funding for the Ventura Countywide Stormwater Quality Management Program and approving a new Countywide NPDES Implementation Agreement, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. C. Consider City Council Public Safety Standing Committee. Staff Recommendation: Direct Staff as deemed appropriate. Mayor Hunter spoke about the need for the Public Safety committee and the recommendation for the Mayor to be a permanent member of the committee with the Mayor Pro Tempore rotating membership on a yearly basis with other Councilmembers. In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt stated there were no speakers. MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to create the Public Safety Standing Committee with Council representation to be the Mayor and Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 7 January 19, 2005 Mayor Pro Tempore of the city of Moorpark. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. D. Consider City Selection Committee Appointments. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate. Mayor Hunter stated the City Selection Committee has asked the city members to consider two additional appointments for representation on the Air Pollution Control District Board of Directors and on the Ventura County Coalition. He asked if any Councilmember is interested in serving. In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt stated there were no speakers. CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the Council to take no action on this item. 10. CONSENT CALENDAR: MOTION: Councilmember Millhouse moved and Councilmember Parvin seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. A. Consider Approval of Minutes of Special Meeting of the City Council of January 5, 2005. Consider Approval of Minutes of Special Meeting of the City Council of January 12, 2005. Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes. B. Consider Approval of Warrant Register for Fiscal Year 2004 -2005 - January 19, 2005. Manual Warrants 118156 - 118161 $ 268,686.11 Voided Warrant 118277 $ (0.00) Payroll Liability 118152 - 118155 $ 809.03 Warrants Regular Warrants 118162 - 118270 & $ 56,831.16 118271 - 118288 $223,283.34 Staff Recommendation: Approve the warrant register. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 8 January 19, 2005 C. Consider Request for the Formation of Assessment District AD05 -01 (M &M Development - Tentative Parcel Map No. 5264) and Adoption of a Resolution Initiating the Proceedings for Same. Staff Recommendation: 1) Accept and approve the Petition and Waiver from M &M Development requesting the formation of Assessment District AD05 -01; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2005- 2283, initiating the proceedings required for the formation of said District. D. Consider Continuation of Local Emergency. Staff Recommendation: Continue the proclamation of a local emergency. E. Consider Rejection of Claims: Timothy Penprase and Zachary Penprase; Lauren Petersen, A Minor; Nicholas Petersen, A Minor; and Eric Petersen, A Minor; Lorene Foster; Rosalyn Remulla; Fortunata Sare; and Ampara Sare; Christian Vertullo, A Minor and Anthony Vertullo, A Minor; Ramona Valladares; Levin Valladares; Maria Alexandria Valladares; Beverly Alexa Valladares, A Minor; Raymond Hebel, A Minor; Joseph Hebel, A Minor; Jonathon Hebei, A Minor; Ethan Hebel, A Minor; and Audrey Knitowski; Mackenzie Davis, A Minor. Staff Recommendation: Reject the claims and direct staff to send a standard rejection letter to the claimants. F. Consider Resolution Granting Another Designated Period for Two Years Additional Service Credit Retirement Incentive Pursuant to Government Code Section 20903 and Consistent with the City's Contract with California Public Emplovees' Retirement Svstem (CalPERS) . Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2005 -2284, including a 90 -day window period beginning January 21, 2005, for one eligible Principal Planner position in the City's Community Development Department. G. Consider Approval of Regular Meeting Schedule for City Council Standing Committees for Calendar Year 2005. Staff Recommendation: Approve Regular Meeting Schedule for 2005. H. Consider Resolution Amending the Budget to Increase the Budget for Engineering Studies and to Fund a New Radar Speed Feedback Sign for Los Angeles Avenue East of Collins Drive. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 9 January 19, 2005 Resolution No. 20052285 amending the Budget to fund the additional expenditures outlined in this report. ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED I. Consider Approval of Program Supplement Agreement No. M009 (Los Angeles Avenue Widening at Beltramo Ranch Road and Maureen Lane) to Administrative Agency -State Agreement for Federal Aid Projects No. 07 -5436. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2005 -2286. 11. ORDINANCES: None. 12. CLOSED SESSION: None was held. 13. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Hunter adjournE ATTEST: I S r Deborah S. Traffenste City Clerk