HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2008 1008 CC ADJMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Moorpark, California October 8, 2008
An Adjourned Regular Meeting of October 1, 2008, of the City Council of the City of
Moorpark was held on October 8, 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 7:05 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Hugh Riley, Assistant City Manager, led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmembers Mikos, Millhouse, Parvin, Van Dam, and
Mayor Hunter.
Staff Present: Steven Kueny, City Manager; Joseph Montes, City Attorney;
Hugh Riley, Assistant City Manager; David Bobardt,
Planning Director, Captain Ron Nelson, Sheriff's
Department; Deborah Traffenstedt, Administrative Services
Director /City Clerk; and Maureen Benson, Assistant City
Clerk.
4. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS:
None.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT:
None at this time.
6. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
None.
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS, FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS, AND REPORTS ON
MEETINGS /CONFERENCES ATTENDED BY COUNCILMEMBERS AND
MAYOR:
None.
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8. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None.
9. PRESENTATION /ACTION /DISCUSSION:
C. Consider Introduction and Adoption of an Ordinance to Repeal Moorpark
Municipal Code Section 2.04.050 Entitled, "Filling of Vacancies ". Staff
Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate. (Staff: Joseph
Montes) INTRODUCED ORDINANCE NO. 372 FOR FIRST READING
WITH DIRECTION TO ADJOURN THIS ITEM TO AN ADJOURNED
REGULAR MEETING AT 7:00 P.M. ON OCTOBER 8, 2008, FOR
SECOND READING AND ADOPTION. (VOICE VOTE: 3 -2, MAYOR
HUNTER AND COUNCILMEMBER MIKOS DISSENTING)
Mr. Montes read the title of Ordinance No. 372.
In response to Council questions, Mr. Montes stated if the Council
determines not to adopt Ordinance No. 372 then Municipal Code Section
2.04.050 remains in effect; requiring an interim appointment to fill the
vacancy on the Council until a Special Election is conducted within a
specified period of time.
The following Moorpark residents spoke in favor of adopting Ordinance
No. 372, citing the expense of a Special Election as a concern:
Jolene Escalante
Glen White
The following Moorpark residents spoke in opposition to adopting
Ordinance No. 372, citing their right to vote for elected officials and that
sufficient funds are available in the General Fund Reserve to cover the
cost of the election:
Christian Coleman
Bernardo Perez
Carolyn Poled
Bill Poled
Linda Shishino -Cruz
Chris Evans
Sharonmarie Fisher
Nathan Sweet
Lisa Leal, a Moorpark resident, suggested an alternative way to fill the
vacancy by allowing citizens to send in nominations for candidates and the
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Council to make an appointment based upon the individual receiving the
largest number of those nominations.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt summarized the four
Written Statement cards as three in opposition to adopting Ordinance No.
373 and one in favor.
Mayor Hunter stated the Council had received 23 emails as of 5:00 p.m.
today, concerning Item 9.C. with 22 in opposition to adopting Ordinance
No. 372 and one in favor.
A discussion followed in which Councilmembers Millhouse and Parvin
stated they would be changing their position based upon feedback from
the citizens of Moorpark and will not support adoption of the new
ordinance; Mayor Hunter and Councilmember Mikos both reiterated their
position to defend the public's right to vote; and Councilmember Van Dam
requested a future agenda item after the Special Election and the new
Council is seated to re- evaluate options for dealing with appointments to
fill vacancies based upon the length of term remaining.
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the Council to take no action on
Ordinance No. 372.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting the Council waived rules and returned to Item 5.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Lisa Leal, representing the Chamber of Commerce thanked all those who
participated in the Country Days event on Saturday, October 4, 2008.
David Tuttle, a Meridian Hills resident, provided an update on continuing issues
in the Meridian Hills development.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR: (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
None.
11. ORDINANCES: (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
None.
12. CLOSED SESSION:
None was held.
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13. ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION: Councilmember Parvin moved a ounci ember Mill se se nded a
motion to adjourn. The motion carried by nanimous v ice vote. a time was 8:10
p.m.
ATTEST:
Maureen Benson, Assistant City Clerk
unier, mayor