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Home My WebLink AboutMIN 2006 0301 CC REGMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL Moorpark, California March 1, 2006 A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark was held on March 1, 2006, in the Council Chambers of said City located at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Hunter called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mary Lindley, Parks, Recreation and Community Services 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; Mary Lindley, Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director; Barry Hogan, Community Development Director; Johnny Ea, Finance Director; Yugal Lall, City Engineer /Public Works Director; Laura Stringer, Administrative Services Manager; Captain Richard Diaz, Sheriff's Department; Deborah Traffenstedt, Administrative Services Director /City Clerk; and Blanca Garza, Deputy City Clerk. 4. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS: A. "Moorpark Unifies Strings" Performance by Arroyo West Elementary and Walnut Canyon Elementary String Orchestras. Cheryl Marvin and Margarita Riley directed 3'd 4th and 5th graders from Arroyo West and Walnut Canyon Elementary schools in their first performance as the Moorpark Elementary Strings Ensemble. 5. PUBLIC COMMENT: Gerald Goldstein spoke in regard to street lighting at the intersection of Moorpark Avenue and High Street; the timing set for the pedestrian crossing at Los Angeles Avenue and Maureen Lane; clarification on the acquisition of a certain property; and court enforced cleanup of his property. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 2 March 1, 2006 AT THIS POINT in the meeting, the City Council recessed to convene a meeting of the Moorpark Redevelopment Agency. The time was 7:29 p.m. The City Council meeting reconvened at 7:46 p.m. 6. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA: Councilmember Mikos requested Item 10.H. be pulled from the Consent Calendar for individual consideration. Mayor Hunter requested Item 10.G. be pulled from the Consent Calendar for individual consideration. Staff requested Item 9.B. be taken off calendar and Council directed it be placed on the March 15, 2006, Agenda. 7. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Councilmember Millhouse requested a future agenda item to discuss a new standing agenda item for Councilmembers to report/communicate on boards /commissions on which they serve. Mayor Hunter expressed Council's sincere appreciation for staffs participation in the Special Election and for a job well done. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. Consider Allocation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds ($167,311) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2006/2007 and Reprogramming of $18,409 in Unspent CDBG Funds from Previous Years. (continued from February 1, 2006, with public hearing closed) Staff Recommendation: 1) Authorize the allocations recommended by the Budget and Finance Committee and staff from FY 2006/2007 CDBG funds as described in the agenda report; and 2) Authorize reprogramming of $18,409 in unspent CDBG allocations from previous years ($12,000 from administration and $6,409 from the completed street light project) to the Human Services Complex. ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED Ms. Stringer gave the staff report. In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt stated there were no speakers. MOTION: Councilmember Millhouse moved and Councilmember Parvin seconded a motion to: 1) Authorize the allocations recommended by the Budget and Finance Committee and staff from FY 2006/2007 CDBG funds as described in the agenda report; and 2) Authorize reprogramming of $18,409 in unspent CDBG allocations from previous years ($12,000 from administration and $6,409 from the completed street light project) to the Human Services Complex. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 3 March 1, 2006 9. PRESENTATION /ACTION /DISCUSSION: A. Consider Conceptual Site Plan for the Ruben Castro Human Services Center. Staff Recommendation: Approve conceptual site plan for Ruben Castro Human Services Center as prepared by HMC Architects. Mr. Riley gave the staff report. In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Riley indicated this is very conceptual; Council does have flexibility to make future changes; and final sets of drawings will be brought back to Council. Mr. Riley gave an overview of the process and provided information on the allocation to the various agencies and tenants. In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt stated there were no speakers. MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to approve the conceptual site plan for the Ruben Castro Human Services Center as prepared by HMC Architects and directed staff to provide a report on the process on June 7, 2006, to include where the project is headed as well as an update on the tenants and elevations compared to the Police Services Center and positioning of future expansion. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. B. Consider Acquisition of Property at 5156 Commerce Avenue for Use as An Interim City Hall. Staff Recommendation: Authorize staff to proceed with the acquisition and conversion of the property at 5156 Commerce Street for an interim City Hall. Mr. Riley requested this item be taken off calendar. MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember Parvin seconded a motion to continue this item to March 15, 2006. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. C. Consider Scheduling of Joint City Council /Park and Recreation Commission and Joint City Council /Planning Commission Meetings. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate. Ms. Traffenstedt gave the staff report. In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt stated there were no speakers. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 4 March 1 2006 CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the Council to authorize staff to schedule joint meetings for Wednesday, April 26, 2006, at 7:00 p.m. for City Council and Parks and Recreation Commission and 8:00 p.m. for City Council and Planning Commission. D. Consider Status Report on Mission Statement, Priorities, Goals and Objectives for Fiscal Year 2005/06 and Direction for Fiscal Year 2006/07. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate. Mr. Kueny gave the staff report. Councilmember Mikos requested the addition of a potential objective for consideration related to the improvement of the intersection at Collins and Campus Park Drives. Councilmember Millhouse requested the addition of an objective related to the City's support of the study and improvement of the Santa Paula Branch Line, which connects Santa Clarita to Ventura and can be connected to the Port of Hueneme. He indicated this would be a huge benefit to Moorpark Citizens as it will mitigate road traffic of goods and people onto the rails. Councilmember Mikos suggested adding Councilmember Millhouse's objective to be broader to reference all rail lines. In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt stated there were no speakers. CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the Council to incorporate City Manager recommendations for submittal in legislative format along with the 2006/2007 draft budget in June 2006 to include the additional recommended potential objectives. 10. CONSENT CALENDAR: MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Parvin seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Items 10.G. and 10.1-1, which were pulled for individual consideration. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. A. Consider Approval of Minutes of Special Meeting of February 15, 2006. Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes. B. Consider Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of February 15, 2006. Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 5 March 1, 2006 C. Consider Approval of Warrant Register for Fiscal Year 2005 -2006 — March 1, 2006. Staff Recommendation: Approve the warrant register. D. Consider Notice of Completion and Resolution Amendina the Fiscal Year 2005/06 Budget for the Construction of the Los Angeles Avenue Widening Project at Beltramo Ranch Road. Staff Recommendation: 1) Accept the work as complete; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2006 -2443. ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED E. Consider Agreement Between the City of Moorpark and the City of Simi Valley for Regular Monthly Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Event Participation. Staff Recommendation: Approve the agreement, authorize the City Manger to execute the agreement, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney. F. Consider Award of Aareement for Desian of Metrolink Securitv Camera System and Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year 2005/06 Budget. Staff Recommendation: 1) Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Schirmer Engineering Corporation not to exceed $23,400 and adopt Resolution No. 2006 -2444. ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED I. Consider Authorization of Recordation of the Notice of Completion for the Moorpark Police Services Center. Staff Recommendation: Authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion, release the adjusted balance of payment thirty -five (35) days after the Notice of Completion records, and release of bonds consistent with the contract and applicable law. The following items were pulled for individual consideration. G. Consider Final Map Approval for Parcel Map No. 5532 (Tom Sch lend er/Warehouse Discount Center). Staff Recommendation: Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the map and the City Clerk to cause Parcel Map 5532 to be recorded in the office of the Ventura County Recorder. MOTION: Councilmember Millhouse moved and Councilmember Parvin seconded a motion to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the map and the City Clerk to cause Parcel Map 5532 to be recorded in the office of the Ventura County Recorder. The motion carried by 3 -1 voice vote, Councilmember Mikos dissenting, Mayor Hunter abstaining. H. Consider Final Map_ Approval for Tract Map No. 5045 -4 and 5045 -5 (Pardee Homes). Staff Recommendation: Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the maps and the City Clerk to cause Tract Maps 5045 -4 and 5045 -5 to be recorded in the office of the Ventura County Recorder. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 6 March 1, 2006 MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Millhouse seconded a motion to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the maps and the City Clerk to cause Tract Maps 5045 -4 and 5045 -5 to be recorded in the office of the Ventura County Recorder. The motion carried by 4 -1 voice vote, Councilmember Mikos dissenting. 11. ORDINANCES: None. 12. CLOSED SESSION: Mr. Kueny requested the City Council go into closed session for discussion of Item 12.C. and Item 12.D. MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember Parvin seconded a motion to adjourn to closed session for a discussion of Item 12.C. and Item 12.D. on the agenda. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. The time was 8:09 p.m. C. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8) Property: APN 512 -0- 091 -080, 5156 Commerce Ave, Moorpark Agency Negotiator: Steven Kueny, City Manager Negotiating Parties: City of Moorpark and York Long Point Associates Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment D. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8) Property: APN 511- 008 -035, 251 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark Agency Negotiator: Steven Kueny, City Manager Negotiating Parties: City of Moorpark and Lowthorp, Richards, McMillian, Miller & Templeman Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment 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; and Deborah Traffenstedt, Administrative Services Director /City Clerk. The Council reconvened into open session at 8:40 p.m. Mr. Kueny stated Items 12.C. and 12.D. were discussed and there was no action to report. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 7 March 1, 2006 13. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Hunter adjourned ATTEST: Deborah S. Traffenstedt City Clerk