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Moorpark, California February 7, 2007
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark was held on February 7,
2007, in the Council Chambers of said City located at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark,
California.
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Deborah Traffenstedt, City Clerk, called the meeting to order at 7:18 p.m. and
requested the Council select a presiding officer in the absence of the Mayor and
Mayor Pro Tempore.
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the Council to select Councilmember Mikos to
preside over the meeting in the absence of both the Mayor Pro Tempore, who is in
Washington D.C. on Metrolink business, and Mayor Hunter, who is ill.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Joseph Montes, City Attorney, led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmembers Mikos, Parvin, and Van Dam.
Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Millhouse and Mayor Hunter.
Staff Present: Steven Kueny, City Manager; Joseph Montes, City Attorney;
Mary Lindley, Parks /Recreation and Community Services
Director; Barry Hogan, Community Development Director;
Johnny Ea, Finance Director; Yugal Lall, City
Engineer /Public Works Director; Captain Jeff Matson,
Sheriff's Department; Deborah Traffenstedt, Administrative
Services Director /City Clerk; and Maureen Benson, Deputy
City Clerk.
4. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS:
A. Proclamation Recognizing February 1, 2007, as National Earned Income
Tax Credit Day.
Councilmember Mikos presented Miguel Orosco, Senior Manager with the
County of Ventura Business Services Department, which participates in
the Ventura County Financial Empowerment Partnership, with a
proclamation recognizing February 1, 2007, as National Earned Income
Tax Credit Day.
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5. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Cynthia Chambers spoke about the continued need to implement promised traffic
signal improvements at the intersection of Campus Park Drive and Collins Road.
Mr. Lall stated a dispute between M &M Development and their contractor
delayed construction of the improvements, and the new completion date should
be by the end of March 2007.
6. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
None.
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
Councilmember Mikos announced, as the City's representative, she had
attended a meeting of the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy (SMMC) on
January 22, 2007, where there was a presentation on anti - coagulant poisons and
how they kill wildlife. She requested a future agenda item to discuss adopting a
formal policy to prohibit the use of anti - coagulant rodenticide on City property.
Councilmember Mikos announced SMMC presented a draft plan for developing
the Los Angeles River Urban Wildlife Refuge, which, in many ways would be
applicable to one of the City's top priorities to enhance the Arroyo Simi.
Councilmember Mikos announced at this same SMMC meeting a presentation
was made by the California Native Plant Society reporting that the Metropolitan
Water District (MWD and the California Native Plant Society created a manual on
how to best plant native plants while conserving water. She requested the City
staff contact the MWD to obtain one free copy of the manual to give to the City's
landscape professionals.
Councilmember Mikos gave an update on the SMMC's report on the Coastal
Slope Plan, allowing some overnight camping, eventual construction of the trail
overlooking the ocean, and work towards improving the local trail systems.
Councilmember Mikos announced she had attended a meeting of the Association
of Water Agencies of Ventura County on January 8, 2007, where there were
reports on the status of the ground water basins.
Councilmember Mikos announced that, in the aftermath of the recent freeze with
its impacts on farm workers, help is available to those farm workers who have
lost jobs as a result of the freeze. She stated many organizations are working to
provide rental, utility, and food assistance to these farm workers who may call
211 to find out which agency may assist them. Donations are welcome and the
public may call 436 -4028 for information.
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Councilmember Mikos announced household batteries contain dangerous
chemicals and it is against State law to dispose of them in the trash. Free drop -
off locations for batteries are at Moorpark City Hall, the Active Adult Center,
Moorpark City Library, Arroyo Vista Recreation Center, and Radio Shack. For
additional information call 517 -6257.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Consider Proposals for $187,378 Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) Funds for Fiscal Year (FY) 2007/2008. Staff Recommendation:
1) Open the public hearing, receive public testimony, and close the public
hearing; 2) Refer these matters to the Council's Finance, Administration,
and Public Safety Committee for preparation of a recommendation for final
appropriations for City Council consideration at the regular meeting
scheduled for March 7, 2007; and 3) Continue this item, with public
hearing closed, to the meeting of March 7, 2007.
Mr. Hogan gave the staff report.
Councilmember Mikos opened the public hearing.
Jennifer Ruskin, Director of Client Services for Women's Economic
Ventures, described their program to assist women and requested
consideration for funding.
Helen Gabon, Executive Director of Many Motors, described their vehicle
donation program, low interest loans to enable the needy to obtain a
vehicle, and requested consideration for funding.
Rosie Craig described the RAIN project to end homelessness and
requested consideration for funding.
Kristy Pollard, representing Food Share, requested consideration for
funding to continue the Brown Bag program providing groceries to low
income seniors once a week.
Jim Stueck, President of the Board of Ventura County Ombudsman
Program, described the Hospice and Assisted Living facilities in Moorpark
and requested consideration for funding.
Martha Zeiher, Executive Director of Loving Heart Hospice Foundation,
requested consideration for funding to help terminally ill residents of
Moorpark.
Pat Esseff, representing Catholic Charities, described the services
provided by the Food Pantry program, which distributes food to the needy
and requested consideration for funding.
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Lupe Gonzalez, representing the Coalition to End Family Violence,
described the services available to families and requested consideration
for funding.
A discussion followed among the Councilmembers focusing on not making
it a requirement for applicants to be party to a Joint Powers relationship.
MOTION: Councilmember Parvin moved and Councilmember Van Dam
seconded a motion to: 1) Refer these matters to the Council's Finance,
Administration, and Public Safety Committee for preparation of a
recommendation for final appropriations for City Council consideration at the
regular meeting scheduled for March 7, 2007; and 2) Continue this item, with
public hearing closed, to the meeting of March 7, 2007. The motion carried by
voice vote 3 -0, Mayor Pro Tempore Millhouse and Mayor Hunter absent.
9. PRESENTATION /ACTION /DISCUSSION:
A. Consider Appointment of One City Representative to the Air Pollution
Control District Advisory Committee. Staff Recommendation: Appoint one
City representative to serve on the Air Pollution Control District Advisory
Committee for a term ending January 2011.
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the Council to continue this item to
February 21, 2007, due to the absence of the Mayor who is the appointing
authority.
B. Consider Name for the New Parks /Public Works Maintenance Facility.
Staff Recommendation: Approve the name "Moorpark Public Service
Facility" for the new maintenance facility.
Ms. Lindley gave the staff report.
Mr. Kueny stated the correct name should be "Moorpark Public Services
Facility ".
In response to Councilmember Mikos, Ms. Traffenstedt stated there were
no speakers.
MOTION: Councilmember Parvin moved and Councilmember Van Dam
seconded a motion to approve the name, as amended, to be "Moorpark Public
Services Facility" for the new maintenance facility. The motion carried by voice
vote 3 -0, Mayor Pro Tempore Millhouse and Mayor Hunter absent.
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C. Consider Amendina the Moorpark 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:
Introduce Ordinance No. 349 for first reading, waive full reading, and
schedule second reading and adoption for February 21, 2007.
Mr. Hogan gave the staff report.
In response to Councilmember Mikos, Ms. Traffenstedt stated there were
no speakers.
Mr. Montes read the title of Ordinance No. 349.
MOTION: Councilmember Parvin moved and Councilmember Van Dam
seconded a motion to waive further reading, declare Ordinance No. 349 read for
the first time, and scheduled second reading and adoption for February 21, 2007.
The motion carried by voice vote 3 -0, Mayor Pro Tempore Millhouse and Mayor
Hunter absent.
D. Consider Scheduling of the Summer Meeting Recess. Staff
Recommendation: Direct staff to post a notice of meeting cancellation for
the selected summer recess date(s).
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the Council to continue this item to
February 21, 2007, to allow Mayor Pro Tempore Millhouse and Mayor Hunter to
participate.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR: (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
MOTION: Councilmember Parvin moved and Councilmember Van Dam
seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by roll
call vote 3 -0, Mayor Pro Tempore Millhouse and Mayor Hunter absent.
A. Consider Approval of the Reaular Meetina Minutes of January 17. 2007.
Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes.
B. Consider Approval of Warrant Register for Fiscal Year 2006 -2007 —
February 7, 2007. Staff Recommendation: Approve the warrant register.
C. Consider Resolutions Initiating Proceedings Related to the Citywide
Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District and the Parks and
Recreation Maintenance Improvement District for Fiscal Year 2007/2008.
Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolutions Nos. 2007 -2562 and 2007-
2563 and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with SCI.
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D. Consider Design and Specifications for New Playground Equipment at
Tierra Rejada Park and Waiver of the City's Purchasing Procedures. Staff
Recommendation: Approve the design and specifications for the
replacement playground equipment for Tierra Rejada Park; waive the
City's purchasing procedures; and authorize purchase of Miracle play
equipment from the California Multiple Award Schedule list.
E. Consider Surety Refund for Urban West Communities (TR4792). Staff
Recommendation: Authorize the Cit Clerk to refund the surety deposit for
monuments in the amount of $875.03.
F. Consider Resolution Ratifvina Appendix VII of the Ventura Countv Fire
Protection District Ordinance 25 Pertaining to Buildincl Standards for
Application within the City of Moorpark Pertaining to Fire Sprinklers. Staff
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2007 -2564, which allows the
Ventura County Fire Protection District to enforce certain building
standards within the City of Moorpark.
G. Consider Award of Contract for Professional Services Aareement to
Teaman, Ramirez & Smith, Inc. Certified Public Accountants for City and
Redevelopment Agency Audit Services for Fiscal Years 2006 -07, 2007 -08
and 2008 -09. Staff Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to
execute an agreement with Teaman, Ramirez & Smith Inc, subject to final
language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney.
H. Consider Noise Study for State Route -23 Freeway Soundwalls Adjacent to
Tract 4975. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff to negotiate a
professional services agreement with Wieland Associates for up to
$16,250 for a noise study.
Consider Resolution Authorizing Submittal of a Grant Application for
Rubberized Asphalt Concrete Use to the California Integrated Waste
Management Board. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2007-
2565.
11. ORDINANCES: (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
None.
12. CLOSED SESSION:
None was held.
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13. ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION: Councilmember Parvin m nd Council mber Van Dam
seconded a motion to adjourn. The tion Carrie by vo e 3A, Mayor Pro
Tempore Millhouse and Mayor Hu er absent. The time w ice . J5.m.
ATTEST:
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Deborah S. Traffenstedt
City Clerk
Mayor