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Moorpark, California May 2, 2007
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark was held on May 2, 2007,
in the Council Chambers of said City located at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark,
California.
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Pro Tempore Millhouse called the meeting to order at 7:13 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Councilmember Mark Van Dam led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmembers Mikos, Parvin, Van Dam, and Mayor Pro
Tempore Millhouse.
Absent: 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 Bobardt, Planning
Manager; David Moe, Recreation Manager; 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 May 6 through May 12, 2007, as Building
Safety Week.
Mayor Pro Tempore Millhouse presented Barry Hogan, Community
Development Director and Ray Young, Building Official, with a
proclamation recognizing May 6 through May 12, 2007, as Building Safety
Week.
B. Proclamation Declaring May 2007 Veteran Appreciation Month.
Mayor Pro Tempore Millhouse presented former Councilmember and
Marine Corps veteran, John Wozniak, and Parks /Recreation
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Commissioner and Air Force veteran, Joseph Catrambone, with a
proclamation declaring May 2007 Veteran Appreciation Month.
C. Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to Claire Volk, Miss Moorpark
2007 and Kendall Fisher, Miss Teen Moorpark.
Mayor Pro Tempore Millhouse presented certificates of recognition to
Claire Volk, Miss Moorpark 2007 and Kendall Fisher, Miss Teen
Moorpark.
D. Introduction of City Employee Ricardo Hernandez, Maintenance Worker
in the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department.
Mayor Pro Tempore Millhouse introduced City Employee Ricardo
Hernandez, recently promoted to Maintenance Worker II in the Parks,
Recreation and Community Services Department.
E. Introduction of New City Employee Irmina Lumbad, Finance /Accounting
Manager in the Finance Department.
Mayor Pro Tempore Millhouse introduced new City employee Irmina
Lumbad, Finance /Accounting Manager in the Finance Department.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT:
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the Council to waive rules and allow the
speaker to take longer than the three minutes normally allowed for public comment.
Laura Rocha, representing Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation (CEDC),
702 County Square Drive, Camarillo California, described the Homeownership
Preservation Campaign, which provides education regarding predatory lending
and deceptive marketing in the housing market. She introduced Bob Ficus of
Neighborhood Housing Services of America who discussed housing market
trends, and foreclosure concerns.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, the City Council recessed to convene a meeting of the
Moorpark Redevelopment Agency. The time was 7:39 p.m. The City Council meeting
reconvened at 7:42 p.m.
6. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
None.
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
In response to Councilmember Parvin, Captain Matson gave an update on the
300% increase in incidents of graffiti in the first quarter of 2007 as compared to
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first quarter 2006. He described the Moorpark Police Department's enforcement
strategy and public awareness campaign to curtail graffiti incidents.
Mayor Pro Tempore Millhouse requested a future agenda item on graffiti
abatement after the Finance, Administration, and Public Safety Committee meets
with Captain Matson to discuss this issue.
Councilmember Mikos requested staff work with Cabrillo Economic Development
Corporation in regard to their homeownership campaign to educate the public in
foreclosure prevention and schedule a future agenda item on this subject.
Councilmember Parvin requested staff investigate what can be done about
organizations taking advantage of Moorpark residents in regard to real estate
practices and problematic loans.
Councilmember Mikos requested staff consider how the City can assist in graffiti
abatement for private residences, especially for low income families; and
Councilmember Parvin requested the same for churches in the community.
Mayor Pro Tempore Millhouse requested a future agenda item to discuss
amendments to the sign ordinance, especially in regard to real estate signs, after
the Community and Economic Development Committee has reviewed the matter.
Mayor Pro Tempore Millhouse announced the Moorpark Arts Festival will be held
Sunday, May 6th from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Civic Center and along High
Street. This free event will feature "hands on" art projects for children and
exhibits in drawing, painting, photography, youth art, gourd art, and ceramics.
The Moorpark Library will host poetry workshops for all ages; an art exhibit; and
announce the winners of Moorpark's first poetry contest. The High Street Arts
Center will host a range of entertainment, including dance, music, and theater on
high street. For more planned activities refer to the city's website at
www.ci.moorpark.ca.us and Channel 10.
Mayor Pro Tempore Millhouse announced the Community Emergency Response
Team (CERT) training begins Wednesday evening May 9th at 7:00 p.m. The
training is designed to help individuals protect themselves, their families, and
neighbors in an emergency situation. The class is free.
Mayor Pro Tempore Millhouse announced twenty dollars buys unlimited travel on
Moorpark City Transit and the Beach Bus from June 1 through September 14, for
youth under the age of 21. Summer youth bus pass sales begin May 21 and
may be purchased at City Hall and at Arroyo Vista Recreation Center.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Consider Resolution Approving Commercial Planned Development No.
2006 -01 and Conditional Use Permit No. 2006 -07 to Allow Construction
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and Operation of a 112 -Room Hotel on a 2.38 Acre Parcel at 14350 White
Sage Road. Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the public hearing, accept
public testimony, and close the public hearing; and 2) Adopt Resolution
No. 2007 -2583, approving Commercial Planned Development Permit No.
2006 -01 and Conditional Use Permit No. 2006 -07, subject to Conditions of
Approval.
Mr. Hogan gave the staff report.
A discussion among the Councilmembers and staff focused on including
conditions to: 1) Prohibit truck idling; 2) Prohibit use of foam surrounds for
first floor windows; 3) Require both hotel management and hotel owner to
sign a document indicating their responsibilities under the City's Social
Host Ordinance; 4) Require graffiti resistant treatment to walls and /or
require landscape plantings to discourage graffiti; 5) Require signage for
White Sage Road; and 6) Require future presentations and /or exhibits
from applicants to include a simulation showing line of sight depictions of
the project from all sides.
Mayor Pro Tempore Millhouse opened the public hearing.
Ken Graham, 4 Kenetic Design, 619 Ohio, Longbeach, California,
representing the applicant, responded to Council's concerns stating if
landscaping did not mitigate the graffiti potential then a graffiti resistant
coating would be applied to walls; and he would consult with the client
regarding the substitution of foam surrounds for the first floor windows with
a more permanent material . He stated a prohibition of truck idling was no
problem and posting a sign with a directional arrow for White Sage Road
would be agreeable.
Mayor Pro Tempore Millhouse closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Millhouse moved and Councilmember Parvin
seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2007 -2583, approving Commercial
Planned Development Permit No. 2006 -01 and Conditional Use Permit No. 2006-
07, subject to Conditions of Approval, as amended to: 1) Prohibit truck idling; 2)
Require durable, non -foam material for the first floor window surrounds; 3)
Require both hotel management and hotel owner to sign a document indicating
their responsibilities under the Social Host Ordinance; 4) Require graffiti resistant
treatment to walls and /or landscape plantings to discourage graffiti; 5) Require
directional signage for White Sage Road; and 6) Directed staff to require future
presentations from applicants to include a simulation showing line of sight
depictions of the project from all sides. The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0,
Mayor Hunter absent.
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9. PRESENTATION /ACTION /DISCUSSION:
A. Consider the California Pepper Trees Maintenance Plan and Resolution
Certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report. Staff Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2007 -2584, certifying the Final Environmental
Impact Report, making findings for significant impacts, adopting a
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and approving the California
Pepper Trees Maintenance Plan.
Ms. Lindley gave the staff report.
In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Millhouse, Ms. Traffenstedt stated
there were no speakers.
MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember Van Dam
seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2007 -2584, certifying the Final
Environmental Impact Report, making findings for significant impacts, adopting a
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and approving the California
Pepper Trees Maintenance Plan.
Councilmember Parvin requested the motion be amended to include direction for
staff to meet with Southern California Edison to discuss tree trimming concerns.
AMENDED MOTION: Councilmember Mikos approved the amendment and
Councilmember Van Dam seconded the amendment to the motion to include
direction to staff to meet with Southern California Edison to discuss tree trimming
concerns. The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0, Mayor Hunter absent.
B. Consider the Selection of a Consultant to Provide Engineering Services
and Building and Safety Services for the City. Staff Recommendation: 1)
Subject to final language approval by the City Manager and the City
Attorney, authorize the City Manger to sign the negotiated contract for
services with Charles Abbott Associates, Inc. for Building and Safety
Services; and 2) Subject to final language approval by the City Manager
and the City Attorney, authorize the City Manager to sign the negotiated
contract for services with Charles Abbott Associates, Inc. for Engineering
Services. ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED
Mr. Hogan and Mr. Lall gave the staff report.
In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Millhouse, Ms. Traffenstedt stated
there were no speakers.
MOTION: Councilmember Parvin moved and Councilmember Van Dam
seconded a motion to: 1) Authorize the City Manger to sign the negotiated
contract for services with Charles Abbott Associates, Inc. for Building and Safety
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Services, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and the City
Attorney; and 2) Authorize the City Manger to sign the negotiated contract for
services with Charles Abbott Associates, Inc. for Engineering Services, subject to
final language approval by the City Manager and the City Attorney. The motion
carried by roll call vote 4 -0, Mayor Hunter absent.
C. Consider Approval of the Updated Seven -Year Capital Improvement
Program (CIP) for Streets and Roads for Fiscal Year 2006/07 — Fiscal
Year 2012/13. Staff Recommendation: Approve the updated CIP for FY
2006/07 — FY 2012/13.10.
Mr. Lail gave the staff report.
In response to Councilmember Mikos, Mr. Lail stated page B6 of the CIP
program handout will be corrected to show dollar amounts for Fiscal Year
07/08; page B20 will be corrected to identify 'C' Street as Championship
Drive rather than Country Club Drive; and the Appendix II references to
FY 04/05 will be corrected to read FY 06/07.
Councilmember Mikos requested staff coordinate a meeting with the City
of Simi Valley to discuss how the two cities can coordinate interaction in
the development of the Arroyo Simi.
Mayor Pro Tempore requested the extension of Broadway be a priority in
order to move gravel trucks off internal roadways in the City.
In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Millhouse, Ms. Traffenstedt stated
there were no speakers.
MOTION: Councilmember Van Dam moved and Councilmember Mikos
seconded a motion to approve the updated Capital Improvement Program for
Fiscal Year 2006/07 — Fiscal Year 2012/13, as amended for editorial changes as
outlined by Councilmember Mikos. The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0, Mayor
Hunter absent.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR: (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
MOTION: Councilmember Parvin moved and Councilmember Mikos seconded a
motion to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by roll call vote 4 -0,
Mayor Hunter absent.
A. Consider Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of April 18, 2007. Staff
Recommendation: Approve the minutes.
B. Consider Approval of Warrant Register for Fiscal Year 2006 -2007 — May
2, 2007. Staff Recommendation: Approve the warrant register.
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C. Consider Authorizing Submittal of a Beverage Container Recycling and
Litter Reduction Act Grant Application for $9,515 to the California
Department of Conservation Division of Recycling. Staff
Recommendation: Approve grant application and authorize the City
Manager or his authorized designee to execute all documents on the
City's behalf.
D. Consider Resolution Authorizing Submittal of a Three -Year (2007 -2010)
Used Oil Recycling Block Grant Application to the California Integrated
Waste Management Board. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
No. 2007 -2585.
E. Consider Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year 2006/07 Budget for Peach
Hill Park Repairs. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2007-
2586.
F. Consider Resolution Approving Contribution of Endowment Fund Reserve
for the Construction Costs of the Police Services Center. Staff
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2007 -2587.
G. Consider Notice of Completion for the Moorpark Public Services Facility
Project LMPSF). Staff Recommendation: Accept the work as complete and
direct the City Clerk to record the Notice of Completion.
H. Consider Resolution Approving the Engineer's Report for Assessment
District AD07 -03 (Nearon — CPD 2004 -01) for Fiscal Year 2007/08 and
Providing Notice of Public Hearing on June 6, 2007. Staff
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2007 -2588.
I. Consider Resolution Approvinq the Engineer's Report for Assessment
District AD07 -04 (Asadurian — IPD 2000 -10) for Fiscal Year 2007/08 and
Providing Notice of Public Hearing on May 2, 2007. Staff Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2007 -2589.
J. Consider Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year 2006/07 Budget to Revise
Funding for Project 8002: 2007 Pavement Rehabilitation Project. Staff
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2007 -2590.
K. Consider Authorizing the City Manager to Grant Cellular Phone Allowance
for Facility Technician Position. Staff Recommendation: Authorize the City
Manager to grant cellular phone allowance for the Facility Technician
position consistent with the agenda report.
L. Consider Resolution Designating Sagewood Drive to be a Through Street
in the Vicinity of Cedardale Road, and Directing the Placement of a Stop
Sign at the Cedardale Road Entrance Thereto. Staff Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No 2007- 2591.
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11. ORDINANCES: (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
None.
12. CLOSED SESSION:
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