HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2008 0416 CC REGMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Moorpark, California April 16 2008
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark was held on April 16,
2008, 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 7:22 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Steven Kueny, City Manager, led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmembers Mikos, Parvin, Van Dam, and Mayor
Hunter.
Absent: Councilmember Millhouse
Staff Present: Steven Kueny, City Manager; Joseph Montes, City Attorney;
Hugh Riley, Assistant City Manager; Barry Hogan, Deputy
City Manager; Mary Lindley, Parks /Recreation and
Community Services Director; Johnny Ea, Finance Director;
David Bobardt, Planning Director; David Klotzle, Assistant
City Engineer; John Brand, Senior Management Analyst;
Jennifer Mellon, Senior Management Analyst; Shaun Kroes,
Management Analyst: Captain Ron Nelson, Sheriff's
Department; Deborah Traffenstedt, Administrative Services
Director /City Clerk; and Maureen Benson, Assistant City
Clerk.
4. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS:
A. Introduction of New Moorpark Police Chief, Captain Ron Nelson.
Chief Deputy Chris Godfrey, Sheriff's Department, introduced new
Moorpark Police Chief, Captain Ron Nelson.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Edward Peters, Moorpark resident living adjacent to the Meridian Hills project,
stated he wants to work with the residents of Meridian Hills to solve the issued
associated with the William Lyon Homes /Resmark Equity Partners' obligations
for this area.
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6. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the Council to pull Item 10.1. from the Consent
Calendar for individual consideration and to waive rules to hear the item prior to Item 7,
upon the request of Councilmember Parvin.
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the Council to pull Items 10.A. and 10.F. from
the Consent Calendar for individual consideration upon the request of Mayor Hunter.
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the Council to pull Items 10.H. and 10.J. from
the Consent Calendar for individual consideration upon the request of Councilmember
Mikos.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting Item 10.1. was heard.
10. I. Consider Approval of the Proposed Amendment to the Implementation
Plan for Improvements Associated with Tract Nos. 5187 -1 &2 and 5405,
the Meridian Hills Residential Development Project on the Application of
William Lyon Homes (Upon Transfer of Ownership of the Meridian Hills
Development Progect from William Lyon Homes to Resmark Equity
Partners, LLC, (ORA Ashford 94, LLC)1. Staff Recommendation: Approve
the Amended Implementation Plan for improvements to Tract Nos. 5187-
1 &2 and 5405, subject to review of final language and determination of
satisfactory financial capacity by the City Manager and City Attorney.
Councilmember Parvin stated there are still outstanding issues to be
resolved and recommended this item be returned to the ad hoc committee
for continued discussion between residents, staff and the developer prior
to returning to Council for consideration.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt stated there were no
speakers.
MOTION: Councilmember Parvin moved and Mayor Hunter seconded a motion
to return this item back to the ad hoc committee for further discussion prior to
returning the item for Council consideration. The motion carried by voice vote 4-
0, Councilmember Millhouse absent.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting the agenda continued with Item 7.
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS, FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS, AND REPORTS ON
MEETINGS /CONFERENCES ATTENDED BY COUNCILMEMBERS AND
MAYOR:
Mayor Hunter announced a Free Landfill Day for Moorpark residents on Sunday
April 20th.
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Mayor Hunter announced the Moorpark City Library is sponsoring a "Young
Illustrator Contest" for children and teens with a deadline for submitting
illustrations by April 28th.
Mayor Hunter announced the city of Moorpark will be holding the Annual
Moorpark Arts Festival on Sunday, May 4th.
Councilmember Parvin announced the Moorpark Chamber of Commerce
Breakfast Meeting will be held at the Moorpark Country Club on April 18th.
Councilmember Mikos announced the Ventura County Community Foundation
will be coming to the Moorpark Chamber of Commerce on April 23rd to present
information on grant funding opportunities.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None.
9. PRESENTATION /ACTION /DISCUSSION:
A. Consider Armointment of Deleaate to Serve on the Svstem Advisor
Board of the Metropolitan Cooperative Library System. Staff
Recommendation: Appoint one City representative to serve as a delegate
on the System Advisory Board of the Metropolitan Cooperative Library
System for a term expiring June 30, 2009.
Ms. Traffenstedt gave the staff report.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt stated there were no
speakers.
MOTION: Mayor Hunter nominated and Councilmember Mikos seconded the
nomination of Alfredo Herrero to serve as the delegate on the System Advisory
Board of the Metropolitan cooperative Library System for a term expiring June
20, 2009. The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0, Councilmember Millhouse
absent.
B. Consider Resolution to Establish Fees to Implement Sections 8.52.150
8.52.160 and 8.52.170 of the Moorpark Municipal Code (Business
Inspection) Relating to Stormwater Quality Management. Staff
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2008 -2704. ROLL CALL VOTE
REQUIRED
Mr. Kroes gave the staff report.
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In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt stated there were no
speakers.
A discussion followed among the Councilmembers and staff clarifying food
inspections will be performed by Charles Abbot Associates; and
considering Option 2, a phased -in program for implementing the fees with
an outreach letter to be sent to affected businesses, explaining the
phased -in fee.
MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved and Councilmember Parvin seconded a motion
to adopt Resolution No. 2008 -2704 with phased -in fee implementation Option 2
and directed staff to send an outreach letter to all affected businesses, explaining
the phased -in fee. The motion carried by roll call vote 4 -0, Councilmember
Millhouse absent.
C. Consider Neighborhood Enhancement Program. Staff Recommendation:
Include the feasibility of a Neighborhood Enhancement Program as a
potential City objective for Fiscal Year 2008/09.
Ms. Mellon gave the staff report.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt stated there were no
speakers.
MOTION: Councilmember Parvin moved and Councilmember Mayor Hunter
seconded a motion to include the feasibility of a Neighborhood Enhancement
Program as a potential City objective for Fiscal Year 2008/09. The motion
carried by voice vote 4 -0, Councilmember Millhouse absent.
D. Consider Scheduling of the Summer Meeting Recess. Staff
Recommendation: Direct staff to post a notice of 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.
A discussion followed among the Councilmembers and staff regarding the
various dates for summer recess.
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the Council to direct staff to post a notice
of cancellation for the July 16 and August 6, 2008, meetings.
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10. CONSENT CALENDAR: (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
MOTION: Councilmember Parvin moved and Councilmember Van Dam
seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Items
10.A, 10.E, 10.F, 10.H, and 10.J. which were pulled for individual consideration
and Item 10.1, which was heard earlier in the meeting. The motion carried by roll
call vote 4 -0, Councilmember Millhouse absent.
B. Consider Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of April 2, 2008. Staff
Recommendation: Approve the minutes.
C. Consider Approval of Warrant Register for Fiscal Year 2007 -2008 — April
16, 2008. Staff Recommendation: Approve the warrant register.
D. Consider Resolution Authorizing the City's Fiscal Year 2008/09
Transportation Development Act Claim for Bicycle and /or Pedestrian
Article 3 Purposes. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2008-
2705.
G. Consider Authorizina Submittal of a Beveraae Container Recvclina and
Litter Reduction Act Grant Application for $9,483 to the California
Department of Conservation. Staff Recommendation: Approve grant
application and authorize the City Manager or his authorized designee to
execute all documents on the City's behalf.
K. Consider Submittal of Application for Proposition 1 B State Funds. Staff
Recommendation: Authorize staff to submit an application for Proposition
1 B funding for the 2008 Slurry -ARAM Project.
L. Consider Resolution Amendina the Fiscal Year 2007/08 Budget to
Appropriate Funds for the Construction of Intersection Modifications for
Dual Left -Turn Lanes from Northbound Moorpark Road to Westbound
Tierra Rejada Road — Project 8075. Staff Recommendation: Adopt
Resolution No. 2008 -2706. ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED
M. Consider the County of Ventura Application for Conditional Use Permit No.
LU05 -0138 - Muranaka Farms, Located at 11018 Los Angeles Avenue.
Staff Recommendation: Direct staff to send a comment letter to the
County of Ventura as drafted in the agenda report.
N. Consider Award of Contract for Construction Manaaement Services for the
Ruben Castro Human Services Center Project to Douglas E. Barnhart,
Inc. Staff Recommendation: 1) Award contract to Douglas E. Barnhart,
Inc. in a not -to- exceed amount of $1,272,876.00; and 2) Authorize the City
Manager to execute agreement, subject to final language approval of the
City Manager and City Attorney. ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED
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O. Consider Resolution Authorizing the Destruction of Certificate and
Proclamation Records (1984 - 2005) on File with the City Clerk. Staff
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2008 -2707.
P. Consider Resolution Authorizing the Destruction of Closed Recruitment
Records (1992 - 2002) on File with the City Clerk. Staff Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2008 -2708.
Q. Consider Resolution Amendinq the City's Classification Plan and
Rescinding_ Resolution No. 2007 -2625. Staff Recommendation: Adopt
Resolution No. 2008 -2709.
The following items were pulled for individual consideration.
A. Consider Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of March 19, 2008.
Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes.
Mayor Hunter stated he would abstain from voting on the minutes as he
had been absent from the March 19, 2008, meeting.
MOTION: Councilmember Parvin moved and Councilmember Mikos seconded a
motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 19, 2008. The
motion carried by voice vote 3 -0, Councilmember Millhouse absent and Mayor
Hunter abstaining.
E. Consider Notice of Completion for the Tierra Rejada Road and Second
Street Asphalt Overlay Prooect. Staff Recommendation: Accept the work
as complete and direct the City Clerk to record the Notice of Completion.
Mayor Hunter stated he pulled this item to bring it to the public's attention
and to applaud staff for bringing this project in under budget and for
superior project management of a difficult project.
A discussion followed regarding damages to vehicles and settlement of
claims. Mayor Hunter requested a box item summarizing the number of
claims and their recommended resolution.
MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved and Councilmember Van Dam seconded a
motion to accept the work on the Tierra Rejada Road and Second Street asphalt
Overlay Project as complete and to direct the City Clerk to send the Notice of
Completion for recordation. The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0,
Councilmember Millhouse absent.
F. Consider Notice of Completion and Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year
2007/08 Budget for the 2007 Pavement Rehabilitation (Sluyy Seal /ARMA)
Project (Project 8002). Staff Recommendation: 1) Accept the work as
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complete and direct the City Clerk to record the Notice of Completion; and
2) Adopt Resolution No. 2008- , amending the FY 2008/09 Budget to
fully fund the project. ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED
Mayor Hunter requested this item return to Council for the May 7, 2008,
meeting to allow staff time to respond to questions.
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the Council to defer this item to May 7,
2008.
H. Consider Resolution Opposing the Preferred Off -Load Site of the
Woodside Oceanway Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Terminal Proposal Due
to Its Adverse Impact on the Naval Base Ventura County. Staff
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2008 -2710.
Councilmember Mikos stated she pulled this item to add language to the
resolution to clarify that the Council is not taking any position on liquefied
natural gas terminals, but is only opposing the placement of a terminal in
the Naval Base Ventura County.
A discussion followed regarding amendments to the proposed resolution
including modification to the second sentence of Section 1. to read, "The
City Council indicates its opposition to the Woodside LNG proposed
preferred alternative, specifically, the use of the ship -to -ship transfer point
designated as STS -1 and authorizes any and all of its official
representatives to express said opposition formally before any and all
governmental or regulatory bodies or other agencies or organizations
demonstrating an interest in or concern with the issue." and to change
Section 2 to read, "The City Council, at this time, takes no other position
on the Woodside Oceanway LNG proposal other than its stated position in
Section 1. above."
MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember Parvin seconded a
motion to adopt Resolution No. 2008 -2010, as amended in the second sentence
of Section 1. to read, "The City Council indicates its opposition to the Woodside
LNG proposed preferred alternative, specifically, the use of the ship -to -ship
transfer point designated as STS -1 and authorizes any and all of its official
representatives to express said opposition formally before any and all
governmental or regulatory bodies or other agencies or organizations
demonstrating an interest in or concern with the issue." and to change Section 2
to read, "The City Council, at this time, takes no other position on the Woodside
Oceanway LNG proposal other than its stated position in Section 1. above." The
motion carried by voice vote 4 -0, Councilmember Millhouse absent.
J. Consider 2008 Legislative Program. Staff Recommendation: 1) Adopt a
2008 Legislative Program; and 2) Direct staff to seek legislation expanding
Vehicle Code enforcement on private property.
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Councilmember Mikos stated she pulled this item to recommend adding
language to No. 4. I. to add verbiage to read "Support funding for local
projects and planning strategies to improve energy efficiency, lower
energy usage, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions."
MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember Parvin seconded a
motion to adopt a 2008 Legislative Program, as amended for Item No. 4.1. to
read, " "Support funding for local projects and planning strategies to improve
energy efficiency, lower energy usage, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions,"
and to direct staff to seek legislation expanding Vehicle Code enforcement on
private property. The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0, Councilmember
Millhouse absent.
11. ORDINANCES: (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
A. Consider Ordinance No. 368 Renumberina Section 8.52.140 To Section
8.52.180 and Adding Section 8.52.150 Business Inspections, Section
8.52.160 Business Inspection Fee, and Section 8.52.170 Business Re-
Inspection Fee, to Chapter 8.52 Stormwater Quality Management, of Title
8 of the Moorpark Municipal Code. Staff Recommendation: Waive full
reading and declare Ordinance No. 368 read for the second time and
adopted as read. ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED
Mr. Monies read the title of Ordinance No. 368.
MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember Van Dam
seconded a motion to waive full reading and declare Ordinance No. 368 read for
the second time and adopted as read. The motion carried by roll call vote 4 -0,
Councilmember Millhouse absent.
12. CLOSED SESSION:
Mr. Kueny requested the City Council go into closed session for discussion of
Items 12.D, 12.F, and 12.G. on the agenda.
MOTION: Councilmember Parvin moved and Councilmember Van Dam seconded a
motion to adjourn to closed session for a discussion of Items 12.D, 12.F, and 12.G. on
the agenda. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. The time was 8:08 p.m.
D. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION
(Pursuant to Subdivision (a) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code)
City of Moorpark vs. Ventura County Community College District (Case
No. 56- 2007 - 00305624- CU -PT -SI M)
F. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
(Pursuant to Section 54957.6 of the Government Code)
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Agency Designated Representative: Steven Kueny
Unrepresented employees: Accountant I; Active Adult Center Supervisor;
Administrative Services Director /City Clerk; Assistant City Clerk; Assistant
City Engineer; Assistant City Manager; Assistant Engineer; City
Engineer /Public Works Director; Community Development Director;
Deputy City Manager; Finance and Accounting Manager; Finance
Director; Human Resources Analyst; Information Systems Analyst;
Information Systems Manager; Landscape /Parks Maintenance
Superintendent; Management Analyst; Parks and Landscape Manager;
Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director; Planning Director;
Principal Planner; Public Works Superintendent; Recreation /Community
Services Manager; Redevelopment Manager; and Senior Management
Analyst
G. 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; Deputy City Manager; Finance Director; Parks, Recreation and
Community Services Director; and Planning Director
Present in closed session were Councilmembers Mikos, Parvin, Van Dam, and
Mayor Hunter; Steven Kueny, City Manager; Joseph Montes, City Attorney; Hugh
Riley, Assistant City Manager; Barry Hogan, Deputy City Manager; David
Bobardt (arrived at 8:28 p.m.), Planning Director; and Deborah Traffenstedt,
Administrative Services Director /City Clerk.
The Council recessed at 8:51 p.m, reconvened at 9:02 p.m. into closed session,
recessed at 9:08 p.m, and reconve into n session at 9:14 p.m. Mr. Kueny
stated Items 12.D, 12.F, and 12 . were disc sed and there was no action to
report.
13. ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Hunter adjourned th meeting at 9:14 p. .
ATTEST:
Maureen Benson, Assistant City Clerk
nter,