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Moorpark California April 2, 2008
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark was held on April 2, 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 7:09 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Captain Jeff Matson, Sheriff's Department, 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; 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; Shaun Kroes, Management Analyst;
Captain Jeff Matson, Sheriff's Department; Deborah
Traffenstedt, Administrative Services Director /City Clerk; and
Maureen Benson, Assistant City Clerk.
4. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS:
A. Proclamation Recognizing March 31st to April 4th as Boys and Girls Club
Week.
Mayor Hunter presented Chris Baker, Teen Services Coordinator with the
Moorpark Boys and Girls Club with a proclamation recognizing March 31 st
to April 4th as Boys and Girls Club Week.
B. Proclamation Recognizing April 7th to 13th as National Public Health
Week.
Mayor Hunter presented Laurell Mauro, Manager of Therapy Services with
California Children's Services, with a proclamation recognizing April 7th to
13th as National Public Health Week.
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C. Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to 2008 Community Emergency
Response Team (CERT) Graduates.
Mayor Hunter introduced John Brand, Senior Management Analyst and
Emergency Operations Center Coordinator, who presented certificates of
recognition to the 2008 CERT graduates.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Randy Buller, a Moorpark resident of the Campus Park area spoke in regard to
increased incidents of graffiti in his neighborhood and on the County's flood wall.
Mayor Hunter stated there has been a significant increase in graffiti within the
County and the Council is struggling with how to handle removal and provide a
one -stop contact for citizens to call to report graffiti. He asked Mr. Buller to report
the locations of the graffiti to Captain Matson.
Councilmember Mikos stated the Council took testimony from other Campus
Park residents on March 19 regarding graffiti problems and staff was directed to
return with an item to Council for discussion on how to fine tune a strategy for the
graffiti problem.
Councilmember Millhouse requested the Finance, Administration, and Public
Safety Committee research the possibility of preparing a civil responsibility
ordinance making parents responsible for the actions of their minor children.
Councilmember Parvin stated the City has been working on a program with
Ventura County Board Supervisor, Peter Foy's office to coordinate eliminating
graffiti within the County right -of -way.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, the City Council recessed to convene a meeting of the
Moorpark Redevelopment Agency. The time was 7:30 p.m. The City Council meeting
reconvened at 7:36 p.m.
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.J. from the
Consent Calendar for individual consideration upon the request of
Councilmember Mikos.
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the Council to pull Item 10.C. from the
Consent Calendar for individual consideration upon the request of Mr. Kueny.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, the balance of the Consent Calendar was considered.
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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.C. and
10.J, which were pulled for individual consideration. The motion carried by unanimous
roll call vote.
B. Consider Approval of Warrant Register for Fiscal Year 2007 -2008 — April
2, 2008. Staff Recommendation: Approve the warrant register.
D. Consider 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 Road — Project
8075. Staff Recommendation: Approve the subject project and adopt
Resolution No. 2008 -2699. ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED
E. Consider Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year 2007/08 Budget for the
Installation of One Hundred and Fourteen, Twenty -Four Inch Box Valley
Oak and Coast Valley Oak Trees for the 23 Freeway Interchange at Tierra
Rejada. Staff Recommendation: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 2008 -2703; and
2) Authorize the City Manager to issue a purchase order in an amount of
$13,800 to Performance Nursery for the purchase and delivery of the
plants, and $32,547 to Security Paving for installation. ROLL CALL VOTE
REQUIRED
F. Consider Reduction of Suretv Bond for NLA 118. LLC for Warehouse
Discount Center (Parcel Map No. 5532, CPD 2004 -03). Staff
Recommendation: 1) Authorize the City Clerk to reduce Bond No.
104669939 to 10 %; and 2) Authorize the City Clerk to fully exonerate this
bond one year after this approval and upon written confirmation from the
City Engineer that no warranty work is required.
G. Consider First Amendment to Affordable Housina Purchase and Sale
Agreement Between City and Pardee Homes for Twenty -Five
Condominiums to be Sold to Eligible Low Income Buyers within Specific
Plan No. 2. Staff Recommendation: Approve the Amendment, subject to
final language approval of the City Manager and City Attorney and
authorize the City Manager to execute the Amendment.
H. Consider Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year 2007/08 Budget to Fund
14303 Princeton Avenue Demolition Project. Staff Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2008 -2700. ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED
Consider Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year 2007/08 Budget for
Purchase of a Steam /Pressure Washer. Staff Recommendation: Adopt
Resolution No. 2008 -2701. ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED
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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 the Moorpark Active Adult Center will be holding a
"Bingo Bash" fundraiser on Saturday, April 5th at the Moorpark Civic Center. Co-
sponsored by Moorpark Senior Citizens, Inc., all funds raised support programs
at the Active Adult Center. You must be 18 or older to play.
Councilmember Mikos reported on attending the Channel Counties League of
California Cities meeting held in Morro Bay on Friday, March 28.
Councilmember Parvin, President of the Channel Counties Division of the
League of California Cities, also reported on attending their meeting in Morro Bay
on Friday, March 28.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None.
9. PRESENTATION /ACTION /DISCUSSION:
A. Consider Ordinance to Renumber Section 8.52.140 to Section 8.52.180
and to Add 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. (continued from February 6, 2008) Staff
Recommendation: 1) Introduce Ordinance No. 368 for first reading, waive
full reading, and schedule second reading and adoption for April 16, 2008;
and 2) Direct staff to prepare a fee resolution to implement the new
Sections and schedule for April 16, 2008 meeting.
Mr. Kroes 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
consideration for implementing the fee over a two -year period.
Ms. Traffenstedt read the title of Ordinance No. 368.
MOTION: Councilmember Millhouse moved and Councilmember Van Dam
seconded a motion to: 1) Waive full reading, declare Ordinance No. 368 read for
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the first time, and schedule second reading and adoption for April 16, 2008. The
motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the Council to direct staff to prepare a
fee resolution to implement the new Sections and schedule for April 16, 2008,
meeting.
B. Consider Revised Campus Park Public Art Conceptual Design for Campus
Plaza (CPD 2000 -04). (continued from February 6, 2008) Staff
Recommendation: Approve the conceptual design for the Campus Plaza
public art.
Ms. Lindley gave the staff report.
Lee Newman, landscape architect, representing M &M Development,
responded to Council questions regarding the proposal and confirmed with
Councilmember Mikos that the species of tree to be planted will be a
Platanus racemosa (California Sycamore).
MOTION: Councilmember Parvin moved and Councilmember Van Dam
seconded a motion to approve the conceptual design for the Campus Plaza
public art. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, the items pulled from the Consent Calendar were
heard.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR: (continued)
The following items were pulled for individual consideration.
A. Consider Approval of the Special Meeting Minutes of March 19, 2008.
Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes.
Mayor Hunter stated he would be abstaining from voting on the minutes as
he was absent form the March 19, 2008, meeting.
MOTION: Councilmember Parvin moved and Councilmember Van Dam a
motion to approve the Special Meeting Minutes of March 19, 2008. The motion
carried by voice vote 4 -0, Mayor Hunter abstaining.
C. Consider Resolution Approving Speed Limits and Approving the Posting of
Speed Limit Signs on Spring Road from Walnut Canyon Road to Charles
Street. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2008 -2702.
Mr. Kueny stated the words "prima facie" should be removed from the
resolution.
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MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember Van Dam
seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2008 -2702, approving speed limits
and approving posting of speed limit signs on Spring Road from Walnut Canyon
Road to Charles Street. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the Council to comment on Item 10.E. from the
previously approved Consent Calendar upon the request of Councilmember Millhouse.
E. Consider Resolution Amendinq the Fiscal Year 2007/08 Budget for the
Installation of One Hundred and Fourteen, Twenty -Four Inch Box Valley
Oak and Coast Valley Oak Trees for the 23 Freeway Interchange at Tierra
Reiada. Staff Recommendation: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 2008 -2703; and
2) Authorize the City Manager to issue a purchase order in an amount of
$13,800 to Performance Nursery for the purchase and delivery of the
plants, and $32,547 to Security Paving for installation. ROLL CALL VOTE
REQUIRED
Councilmember Millhouse stated he pulled this item to thank Mr. Lall and
Caltrans' representatives for their efforts in accomplishing this installation.
Councilmember Mikos corrected the name of the species of the trees to
be Coast Live Oak trees not Coast Valley Oak trees.
J. Consider Request for Proposals to Provide for the Development of a
Youth Master Plan. Staff Recommendation: Approve the Request for
Proposal and authorize staff to advertise for receipt of the bids.
Councilmember Mikos requested staff clarify of the number of drafts
required of consultants in Phase 2 and Phase 3 on stamped page 67 of
the agenda report.
MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember Parvin seconded a
motion to approve the Request for Proposal and authorize staff to advertise for
receipt of the bids. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
11. ORDINANCES:
None.
12. CLOSED SESSION:
Mr. Kueny requested the City Council go into closed session for discussion of
Items 12.A. (one case), 12.B. (one case), 12.C, and 12.D. 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.A. (one case), 12.B.
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(one case), 12.C, and 12.D. on the agenda. The motion carried by unanimous voice
vote. The time was 8:05 p.m.
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Subdivision (b) of Section
54956.9 of the Government Code: (Number of cases to be discussed - 4)
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Subdivision (c) of Section 54956.9 of the
Government Code: (Number of cases to be discussed — 4)
C. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
(Pursuant to Section 54957.6 of the Government Code)
Agency Designated Representative: Steven Kueny
Employee Organization: Service Employees International Union, AFL -CIO,
CLC, Local 721
D. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
(Pursuant to Section 54957.6 of the Government Code)
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
The Council reconvened into closed session at 8:15 p.m.
Present in closed session were Councilmembers Mikos, Millhouse, Parvin,
Van Dam, and Mayor Hunter; Steven Kueny, City Manager; Joseph
Montes, City Attorney (via conference call) Hugh Riley, Assistant City
Manager; Barry Hogan, Deputy City Manager; and Deborah Traffenstedt,
Administrative Services Director /City Clerk.
Mr. Montes announced that for the one case under Item 12.A, the facts
and circumstances creating significant exposure to litigation consist of a
written communication threatening litigation received from the Ventura
Community College District on April 2, 2008.
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Mr. Montes ended his conference call at 8:33 p.m, following discussion of
one case under Item 12.A. and one case under Item 12.B. Mr. Riley and
Mr. Hogan left the meeting at this time.
The Council reconvened into open session at 8:48 p.m. Mr. Kueny stated one
case under Item 12.A. and one case under 12.B, and Item 12.D. were discussed
and there was no action to report.
13. ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Hunter adjourn
ATTEST:
Maureen Benson, Assistant