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Home My WebLink AboutMIN 2005 1019 CC REGMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL Moorpark, California October 19, 2005 A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark was held on October 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 7:10 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Barry Hogan, Community Development Director, 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; Barry Hogan, Community Development Director; Johnny Ea, Finance Director; Kenneth Gilbert, Interim Public Works Director; Captain Richard Diaz, Sheriff's Department; John Brand, Senior Management Analyst; Allen Walter, Parks /Facilities Superintendent; Deborah Traffenstedt, Administrative Services Director /City Clerk; and Maureen Benson, Deputy City Clerk. 4. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS: A. Proclamation Recognizing October 24 -28, 2005, as Red Ribbon Week. Mayor Hunter presented Captain Diaz with a Proclamation recognizing October 24 -28, 2005, as Red Ribbon Week. B. City Manager's Monthly Report. Mr. Kueny introduced Allen Walter, Parks /Facilities Superintendent, who reported on his experiences in Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Paqe 2 October 19, 2005 assisting with Hurricane Katrina relief efforts in the Mississippi area. 5. PUBLIC COMMENT: Bryan Zulli, who stated he was also known as Tucker Brown, expressed concerns on behalf of his mother and several other Moorpark homeowners in regard to the building practices of Toll Brothers and requested a meeting with staff to discuss problems. Mayor Hunter recommended Mr. Brown and his mother meet with Mr. Hogan, Community Development Director. Raymond Hebel spoke in regard to the need for a sound wall to protect his neighborhood from adverse sound impacts from traffic on State Route 118. He provided handouts regarding a new product "Whisper Wall" and a list of residents willing to pay for the wall if a Variance from the City can be granted. In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Gilbert stated Caltrans would have to give permission for the sound wall, discussions would need to take place regarding an encroachment permit, and the City would probably have to be a co- signatory. In response to Councilmember Millhouse, Mr. Hogan outlined additional procedural matters that would be required in regard to adjustments to the Planned Development Permit for this area and expressed concern regarding the height of the wall. Mayor Hunter recommended Mr. Hebel meet with Mr. Hogan. 6. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA: Councilmember Mikos requested Items 10.C. and 10.E. be pulled from the Consent Calendar for individual consideration. CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the Council to pull Items 10.C. and 10.E. from the Consent Calendar for individual consideration. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Paqe 3 October 19, 2005 7. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Councilmember Mikos requested a future mail box item for Council or agenda item regarding the environmental impacts of pesticides used by the City. Councilmember Parvin requested consideration be given to re- naming Walnut Canyon Road to commemorate the Moorpark Mammoth. Councilmember Parvin thanked staff for the success of the Moorpark Arts Festival on Sunday, October 16. Councilmember Harper requested a future agenda item to discuss a citywide wireless communications system. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None. 9. PRESENTATION /ACTION /DISCUSSION: A. Consider Possible Action to Change the Name of New Los Angeles Avenue to Los Angeles Avenue. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff to mail a notice to all affected property owners, residents, emergency response agencies, and utilities, advising them of a public meeting to be held on November 16, 2005, to consider changing the name of New Los Angeles Avenue to Los Angeles Avenue. 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 direct staff to mail a notice to all affected property owners, residents, emergency response agencies, and utilities, advising them of a public meeting to be held at 7:00 p.m. on November 16, 2005, to consider changing the name of New Los Angeles Avenue to Los Angeles Avenue. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. B. Consider an Interim Urgency Ordinance Making Findings and Establishing a Temporary Moratorium on Decreased Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Paqe 4 October 19, 2005 Parking Requirements and Commercial Development Standards of Downtown Specific Plan. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 324. Mr. Hogan gave the staff report. In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt stated there were no speakers. Mr. Montes read the title of Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 324. MOTION: Councilmember Millhouse moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to waive further reading and adopt Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 324. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. MOTION: Councilmember Millhouse moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to schedule and notice a public hearing for November 16, 2005, to extend the Interim Ordinance. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 10. CONSENT CALENDAR: MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Parvin seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Items 10.C. and 10.E, which were pulled for individual consideration. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. A. Consider Approval of Warrant Register for Fiscal Year 2005 -2006 - October 19. 2005. Staff Recommendation: Approve the warrant register. B. Consider Resolution Authorizing the City's Fiscal Year 2005 -06 Transportation Development Act Claim. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2005 -2406. D. Consider Resolution Authorizing Submittal of a Grant Application to Archstone Foundation for California Senior Fall Prevention Program Expansion Funds and Authorizing the City Manager to Sign All Related Agreements. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2005 -2407. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 5 October 19, 2005 F. Consider Resolution Setting Art In Public Places Fees. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution 2005 -2408. The following items were pulled for individual consideration: C. Consider a Cooperative Agreement with the State Department of Health Services and Agencies Applying Pesticides for Public Health Purposes. Staff Recommendation: Approve the cooperative agreement and authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City. In response to Councilmember Mikos, Mr. Brand stated Integrated Pest Management uses long -term, cost - effective, and environmentally -sound pesticides to eradicate mosquitoes. The products do not harm the environment and exceed State requirements. MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember Millhouse seconded a motion to agendize a report on the impacts of pesticides on the Moorpark environment and animal life. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote E. Consider Approval of Street Names for Meridian Hills (William Lyon Homes) Tract Nos. 5187 and 5405, Also Known As West Pointe Homes, Located West of Walnut Canyon Road and North of Casey Road. Staff Recommendation: Approve the street names as proposed. Councilmember Mikos suggested Mammoth Shadow Drive as a possible street name to be used for this development, since this is the location where the mammoth was discovered. Councilmember Millhouse recommended eliminating any street names with Alder as there are already a variety of Alder street names in the City. MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember Parvin seconded a motion to remove Alder from the street name list and to allow staff the discretion of replacing street names to accommodate recognition of the mammoth find in this area. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Paqe 6 October 19, 2005 11. ORDINANCES: A. Consider Ordinance No. 322 Adopting Development Agreement No. 2004 -02 between the City of Moorpark and NLA 118, L.L.C. (Warehouse Discount Center) for the Property Located on the East Side of State Route 23, Immediately North of New Los Angeles Avenue (Lot 1 of Tract 5004). Mr. Montes read the title of Ordinance No. 322. MOTION: Councilmember Millhouse moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 322. The motion carried voice vote 3 -1, Councilmember Mikos dissenting and Mayor Hunter abstaining. 12. CLOSED SESSION: Mr. Kueny requested the City Council go into closed session for Item 12.C. MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Parvin seconded a motion to adjourn to closed session for a discussion of Item 12.C. on the agenda. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. The time was 8:34 p.m. C. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (Pursuant to Subdivision (b) of Section 54957 of the Government Code) Title: Administrative Services Director /City Clerk; Assistant City Manager; City Manager; City Attorney; City Engineer /Public Works Director; Chief of Police; Community Development Director; Finance Director; and Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director Present in closed session were Councilmembers Harper, Mikos, Millhouse, Parvin and Mayor Hunter, Steven Kueny, City Manager; Joseph Montes, City Attorney; Hugh Riley, Assistant City Manager; Barry Hogan, Community Development Director; and Deborah Traffenstedt, Administrative Services Director /City Clerk. The Council reconvened into open session at 9:31 p.m. Mr. Kueny stated Item 12.C. was discussed and there was no action to report. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Paae 7 October 19, 2005 13. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Hunter adjourned the ATTEST: Deborah S. Traffenst City Clerk