HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2007 0221 CC REGMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Moorpark, California February 21, 2007
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark was held on February 21,
2007, 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:
Captain Jeff Matson, Chief of Police, led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmembers Mikos, Millhouse, Parvin, Van Dam, and
Mayor Hunter.
Staff Present: Steven Kueny, City Manager; 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; David Moe, Redevelopment
Manager; John Brand, Senior Management Analyst; Captain
Jeff Matson, Sheriff's Department; Deborah Traffenstedt,
Administrative Services Director /City Clerk; and Maureen
Benson, Deputy City Clerk.
4. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS:
A. Introduction of New City Employee, David Klotzle, Assistant City Engineer.
Mayor Hunter introduced new City employee, David Klotzle, Assistant City
Engineer.
B. Proclamation Declaring March 10, 2007, as Arbor Day.
Mayor Hunter presented Roger Blais, Parks and Landscape Manager,
with a proclamation declaring March 10, 2007, as Arbor Day.
C. City Manager's Monthly Report.
Captain Matson gave the monthly report.
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5. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Randy Wheeler, Vice Chair of Finance for the Board of Directors of the Moorpark
Chamber of Commerce gave an update on membership numbers and other
matters.
6. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the Council to pull Item 10.A. from the Consent
Calendar for individual consideration upon the request of Mayor Hunter.
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the Council to pull Item 10.H. from the Consent
Calendar for individual consideration upon the request of Mr. Kueny.
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
Councilmember Millhouse discussed the allocation of State bond money related
to Congestion Management Projects and the bipartisan support from
Assemblyman Navas and Senator McClintock to gain approval to make up the
shortfall for what is needed in Ventura County (which does not have a
transportation related sales tax to assist) for the widening of the 101 Freeway
between Mussel Shoals and Casitas Pass up to the Ventura County line. He
acknowledged the efforts of the Ventura County Transportation Commission in
working together with Santa Barbara County and for lobbying for this funding.
Councilmember Millhouse announced he had traveled to Washington D.C. to
discuss obtaining Federal funds for Highway 101 /State Route 23 interchange
improvements. He discussed support from Senator Boxer and Congressmen
Gallegly and Bradley for Federal seed money to study the EIR for State Route
118.
Councilmember Van Dam announced the Moorpark High School Band and Color
Guard are hosting their third annual golf tournament fund raiser on March 26 and
to contact Moorpark High School for more information.
Councilmember Parvin announced she and City Manager, Steven Kueny had
attended the California League of Cities Conference on February 9th where the
Governor's budget and its local impacts were discussed.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None.
9. PRESENTATION /ACTION /DISCUSSION:
A. Presentation by the Ventura County Grand Jury.
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Ventura County Grand Jury Foreman, Alyce Klussman and Foreman Pro
Tem, Carol Dawes, gave a presentation on the responsibilities of civic
participation and the role of the Ventura County Grand Jury. They invited
Moorpark citizens to apply for membership and offered their website at
www .cirandiury.countyofventura.org for additional information.
B. Consider Appointment of One City Representative to the Air Pollution
Control District Advisory Committee. (continued from February 7, 2007)
Staff Recommendation: Appoint one City representative to serve on the
Air Pollution Control District Advisory Committee for a term ending
January 2011.
Ms. Traffenstedt gave the staff report.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt stated there were no
speakers.
MOTION: Mayor Hunter nominated and Councilmember Millhouse seconded the
nomination of Martin Mogul to serve as the City's representative to the Air
Pollution Control District Advisory Committee for a term ending January 2011.
The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
C. Consider Scheduling of the Summer Meeting Recess. (continued from
February 7, 2007) Staff Recommendation: Direct staff to post a notice of
meeting cancellation for the selected summer recess date(s).
Ms. Traffenstedt 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 direct staff to post notices of cancellation for the regular
meeting dates of July 4, 2007 and August 15, 2007. The motion carried by
unanimous voice vote.
D. Consider Resolution Fixing the Compensation for Members of the
Moorpark Arts Commission. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
No. 2007 -2566.
Mr. Moe gave the staff report.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt stated there were no
speakers.
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MOTION: Councilmember Parvin moved and Councilmember Mikos seconded a
motion to adopt Resolution No. 2007 -2566, fixing the compensation for members
of the Moorpark Arts Commission. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
E. Consider Resolution to Monitor and Report on Cable TV Customer
Service Performance. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No.
2007 -2567.
Mr. Brand gave the staff report. He stated Coby King of Time Warner was
available for questions.
In response to Council questions, Mr. King stated Time Warner has a
current capability to issue monthly regional reports on incoming customer
calls, but does not break out the information by individual city.
A discussion followed among the Councilmembers and staff focusing
requiring monthly reports individualized for the City of Moorpark, sending a
letter to Time Warner to accompany the Resolution requiring a response
by March 5th, and to place this item back on the agenda for discussion at
the March 7th meeting.
MOTION: Councilmember Parvin moved and Councilmember Mikos seconded a
motion to: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 2007 -2567, to monitor and report on cable
TV customer service performance; 2) Direct staff to prepare a letter to Time
Warner requiring a response by March 5, 2007, and 3) Directed staff to place this
item back on the agenda for discussion on March 7, 2007. The motion carried by
unanimous voice vote.
F. Consider Governor's Budget Proposal Regarding Transit Spillover
Funding. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate.
Mr. Brand gave the staff report.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt stated there were no
speakers.
In response to Councilmember Mikos, the Council was in concurrence that
a letter be prepared to send to the Governor, committee members, and
local representatives in support of keeping the spillover funds for transit
purposes.
MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember Van Dam
seconded a motion directing staff to prepare a letter to the Governor, committee
members, and local representatives in support of keeping spillover funds for
transit needs based upon Council's adopted Legislative Program. The motion
carried by unanimous voice vote.
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10. CONSENT CALENDAR: (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember Parvin seconded a
motion to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Items 10.A. and 10.H,
which were pulled for individual consideration. The motion carried by unanimous roll
call vote.
B. Consider Approval of Warrant Register for Fiscal Year 2006 -2007 —
February 21, 2007. Staff Recommendation: Approve the warrant register.
C. Consider 2005 Annual AB 939 Solid Waste Diversion Report to the
Integrated Waste Management Board. Staff Recommendation: Receive
and File.
D. Consider Bond Exoneration for William Lyon Homes, Inc. (RPD2003 -01,
TR5405 ). Staff Recommendation: Authorize the City Clerk to exonerate
Grading Surety Bond No. 8734539.
E. Consider Bond Reductions for William Lvon Homes. Inc. (RPD99 -02
TR5187 ). Staff Recommendation: 1) Authorize the City Clerk to
exonerate Surety Bonds Nos. SU5010170- Improvements Performance &
Payment and SU5010171- Grading; and 2) Authorize the City Clerk to
reduce Surety Bonds Nos. SU5009788- Grading and SU5013592-
Improvements Performance & Payment to 50% of their value.
F. Consider Bond Exonerations for Simi - Moorpark Freewav Properties, LTD
R4973 . Staff Recommendation: Authorize the City Clerk to exonerate
Surety Bonds Nos. 3SM89093200 -Storm Drain Improvements
Performance, 3SM89093200 -Storm Drain Improvements Laborers &
Materialmen, and 3SM9093300- Monument Improvements Performance.
G. Consider Selection of Consultant to Prepare Plans and Specifications for
the Widening of Los Angeles Avenue Between Maureen Lane and Leta
Yancy Road (Project 8058). Staff Recommendation: Approve selection of
Katz, Okitsu & Associates to prepare the design for the subject project.
Consider Award of Contract for the Construction of the Los Anaeles
Avenue/Tierra Reiada Road Parkway Improvement Project and a
Resolution Amendina the Fiscal Year 2006/07 Budaet to Revise Fundina
for the Projects. Staff Recommendation: 1) Award a construction contract
to Tropical Creations, Inc, and authorize the Mayor to execute the
construction contact in the amount of $514,292.40 for the subject project;
2) Authorize the City Manager to amend the construction contract for
project contingencies in an amount not to exceed $51,429, if and when the
need arises for extra work and services; and 3) Adopt Resolution No.
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2007 -2568, revising the funding for the subject project. ROLL CALL
VOTE REQUIRED
The following items were pulled for individual consideration.
A. Consider Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of February 7, 2007.
Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes.
Mayor Hunter and Councilmember Millhouse stated they would abstain
from voting on this item, as they had been absent from the meeting of
February 7, 2007.
MOTION: Councilmember Parvin moved and Councilmember Mikos seconded a
motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of February 7, 2007. The
motion carried by voice vote 3 -0, Mayor Hunter and Councilmember Millhouse
abstaining.
H. Consider Resolution Amendina the Conflict of Interest Code of the Citv of
Moorpark and Rescinding Resolution No. 2006 -2439. Staff
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2007 -
Mr. Kueny requested this item be continued to March 7, 2007.
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the Council to continue this item to
March 7, 2007.
11. ORDINANCES: (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
A. Consider Ordinance No. 349. Amendina the Mooroark Municipal Code
Section 15.26.010 (Construction Activity Restricted to Certain Hours),
Subsection A, by Allowing the Community Development Director to Permit
Changes in Construction Hours on Private Propert y. Staff
Recommendation: Waive full reading and declare Ordinance No. 349
read for the second time and adopted as read. ROLL CALL VOTE
REQUIRED.
Ms. Traffenstedt read the title of Ordinance No. 349.
MOTION: Councilmember Parvin moved and Councilmember Mikos seconded a
motion to waive further reading, declare Ordinance No. 349 read for the second
time and adopted as read. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
12. CLOSED SESSION:
None was held.
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13. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Hunter adj
ATTEST:
Deborah S. Traffenstedt
City Clerk