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Moorpark, California February 4, 2009
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark was held on February 4,
2009, in the Council Chambers of said City located at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark,
California.
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Parvin called the meeting to order at 7:11 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Jim Stueck, Ventura County Ombudsman, led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmembers Lowenberg, Mikos, Van Dam, and Mayor
Parvin.
Absent: Councilmember Millhouse
Staff Present: Steven Kueny, City Manager; Hugh Riley, Assistant City
Manager; Barry Hogan, Deputy City Manager; Mary Lindley,
Parks /Recreation and Community Services Director; Yugal
Lail, City Engineer /Public Works Director; David Bobardt,
Planning Director; David Moe, Redevelopment Manager;
David Lasher, Senior 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:
None.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT:
None.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, the City Council recessed to convene a meeting of the
Moorpark Redevelopment Agency. The time was 7:12 p.m. The City Council meeting
reconvened at 7:13 p.m.
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6. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the Council to pull Item 10. F. from the Consent
Calendar for individual consideration upon the request of Councilmember Mikos.
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS, FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS, AND REPORTS ON
MEETINGS /CONFERENCES ATTENDED BY COUNCILMEMBERS AND
MAYOR:
Councilmember Lowenberg announced the Moorpark City Library proudly
presents an afternoon with famed author and actor Robert Wagner. Mr. Wagner
is appearing at the High Street Arts Center on Saturday afternoon, February 7th
at 2:00 p.m. where he will discuss his bestselling book "Pieces of My Heart".
Copies of the book will be on sale at the event along with book signing.
Councilmember Van Dam announced he had attended a retirement party for
Jewel Pedi, 30 year advocate for the Food Share program, where he presented
her with a certificate of recognition from the City.
Councilmember Van Dam reported on having attended a Ventura Council of
Governments (VCOG) meeting last week.
Councilmember Van Dam announced the "Relay for Life" supporting the cure for
cancer, will be held April 25th and 26th.
Councilmember Van Dam announced he had attended the Moorpark Chamber of
Commerce Installation and stated he is looking forward to working with the
Chamber in business development this coming year.
Councilmember Van Dam announced he attended the opening of the new Smart
& Final with Councilmember Lowenberg and Mayor Parvin.
Councilmember Van Dam announced the new edition of the City Newsletter and
Recreational Guide contains information on the upcoming skatepark, youth
sports, and park locations.
Councilmember Van Dam announced "The Prisoner of Second Avenue" starts
February 6th at the High Street Arts Center and runs through March 8th.
Councilmember Mikos announced other local business grand openings including
Fresh &Easy and Rabo Bank. She encouraged everyone to shop Moorpark
especially during these trying economic times.
Mayor Parvin announced middle and high school students are invited to join the
Youth Services Librarian for Valentine card crafts on Tuesday and Wednesday
afternoons, February 10th and 11th at the library.
Mayor Parvin announced Neighborhood Enhancement Program applications are
now available at City Hall. Once per year, neighborhoods are eligible to apply to
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participate in this free program to receive large roll -off dumpsters for trash and
yard waste disposal. Events take place on the first Saturday in March, April,
May, and June from 8:00 a.m. to noon and the City pays the disposal costs as
part of the program.
Mayor Parvin welcomed new businesses, Smart & Final, Fresh & Easy, Java Kai,
Euodia Salon & Day Spa, Rabobank, and Carvel Ice Cream. She asked the
community to shop Moorpark.
Mayor Parvin announced she
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8. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
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A. Consider Proposals for Fiscal Year 2009/10 for $199,002 in Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds. Staff Recommendation: 1)
Open the public hearing, accept public testimony, and close the public
hearing; 2) Refer this matter to the Council's Finance, Administration, and
Public Safety Committee (Mayor Parvin and Mayor Pro Tempore Van
Dam) for preparation of a recommendation for final appropriations for City
Council consideration at the March 4, 2009 regular meeting; and 3)
Continue this item with the public hearing closed, to the meeting of March
4, 2009.
Mr. Lasher gave the staff report.
Mayor Parvin opened the public hearing.
Jim Stueck, Ventura County Ombudsman requested funding for support of
the care of the elderly in 217 Ventura County facilities with 7,500 residents
of which, 150 are currently from Moorpark.
Pat Digre, representing Lutheran Social Services, requested funding to
support the start of a Caring Neighbors program to make minor home
repairs and yard cleanup available to the elderly in an attempt to eliminate
hazards and prevent falls.
Marissa Mach, representing RAIN Transitional Living Center, requested
funding to support housing for the homeless and onsite programs
including case management, counseling, job coaching, coordination with
other programs, and transportation to medical appointments, job
interviews, and employment.
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Joan Moore, representing Brain Injury Center, requested funding to
support their referral service with outreach in Ventura County.
Diane Scruton, representing Loving Heart Hospice Foundation, requested
funding for the Moorpark facility providing services to the terminally ill and
their families.
Angel Cottrell, representing Women's Economic ventures, requested
funding for their program providing economic empowerment to women.
Kristy Pollard, representing Food Share, requested funding for the Brown
Bag program for seniors.
Mayor Parvin closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember Lowenberg
seconded a motion to: 1) Refer this matter to the Council's Finance,
Administration, and Public Safety Committee (Mayor Parvin and Mayor Pro
Tempore Van Dam) for preparation of a recommendation for final appropriations
for City Council consideration at the March 4, 2009 regular meeting; and 2)
Continue this item with the public hearing closed, to the meeting of March 4,
2009. The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0, Councilmember Millhouse absent.
9. PRESENTATION /ACTION /DISCUSSION:
A. Consider Presentations from Candidates for Moorpark Arts Commission.
Staff Recommendation: Hear presentations from candidates and appoint
five (5) Moorpark Arts Commissioners to serve atwo -year term ending
December 2010.
Ms. Traffenstedt gave the staff report.
Mayor Parvin called the candidates to give their presentations in the order
their names were drawn by the City Clerk prior to the start of the meeting.
The Council listened to presentations and conducted interviews of the
Moorpark Arts Commission candidates in the following order:
Cheryl DeBari Schaible
Mary Schwabauer
Tina Hamous
Pennie Patterson
Jean Amador
Wendy Molloy
Tom Puckett
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Mayor Parvin stated her intention to nominate, in no particular order, Mary
Schwabauer, Tina Hamous, Jean Amador, Wendy Molloy, and Tom
Puckett.
MOTION: Mayor Parvin nominated and Councilmember Van Dam seconded the
nomination of Mary Schwabauer to serve on the Moorpark Arts Commission for a
two -year term ending in December 2010. The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0,
Councilmember Millhouse absent.
MOTION: Mayor Parvin nominated and Councilmember Lowenberg seconded
the nomination of Tina Hamous to serve on the Moorpark Arts Commission for a
two -year term ending in December 2010. The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0,
Councilmember Millhouse absent.
MOTION: Mayor Parvin nominated and Councilmember Mikos seconded the
nomination of Jean Amador to serve on the Moorpark Arts Commission for a two-
year term ending in December 2010. The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0,
Councilmember Millhouse absent.
MOTION: Mayor Parvin nominated and Councilmember Van Dam seconded the
nomination of Wendy Molloy to serve on the Moorpark Arts Commission for a
two -year term ending in December 2010. The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0,
Councilmember Millhouse absent.
MOTION: Mayor Parvin nominated and Councilmember Mikos seconded the
nomination of Tom Puckett to serve on the Moorpark Arts Commission for a two-
year term ending in December 2010. The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0,
Councilmember Millhouse absent.
B. Consider Appointment to Fill a Vacancy on the Citizens Transportation
Advisory Committee (CTAC). Staff Recommendation: Appoint one CTAC
representative to fill the vacancy to complete the two -year term ending
December 2010, and consider appointing an alternate to take the place of
the previously appointed staff member.
Ms. Traffenstedt gave the staff report.
In response to Mayor Parvin, Ms. Traffenstedt stated there were no
speakers.
MOTION: Mayor Parvin nominated and Councilmember Mikos seconded the
nomination of Paula Fernandez to fill the vacancy and serve as representative on
the Citizens Transportation Advisory Committee for atwo -year term ending in
December 2010. The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0, Councilmember
Millhouse absent.
MOTION: Mayor Parvin nominated and Councilmember Lowenberg seconded
the nomination of Joseph Catrambone to serve as alternate on the Citizens
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Transportation Advisory Committee for a two -year term ending in December
2010. The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0, Councilmember Millhouse absent.
C. Consider Recommended Bylaws for the Moorpark Community Foundation
for the Arts. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate.
Mr. Riley gave the staff report and made editorial corrections to the
Bylaws on stamped page 136 of the agenda report to delete "unless the
Committee" from the end of the second sentence in Section 12 and to
correct the last sentence of Section 14 on stamped page 137 of the
agenda report to read "... enumerated in reference Article V, in Section 12"
and "agreements which may create..."
In response to Mayor Parvin, Ms. Traffenstedt stated there were no
speakers.
MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved to direct staff to approve the bylaws as
corrected, file necessary paperwork for the 501(c)(3) and begin to apply for grant
applications.
Mr. Kueny and Mr. Riley confirmed grant applications would be premature
since the 501(c)(3) non - profit status would already have to be in place.
AMENDED MOTION: Councilmember Mikos amended her motion and
Councilmember Lowenberg seconded the amended motion to approve the
bylaws with the suggested corrections to stamped pages 136 and 137 and to
move forward with recruitment for Moorpark Community Foundation for the Arts
Board Members, subject to appointment by the City Council. The motion carried
by voice vote 4 -0, Councilmember Millhouse absent.
D. Consider Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year 2008/09 Budget to
Allocate Funds for Mammoth Art Sculpture at Mammoth Highlands Park.
Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2009 -2786, amending the
FY 2008/09 Budget to appropriate $32,000 from the Art in Public Places
Fund for the Mammoth Highlands Park sculpture. ROLL CALL VOTE
REQUIRED
Ms. Lindley gave the staff report.
In response to Mayor Parvin, Ms. Traffenstedt stated there were no
speakers.
A discussion among Councilmembers and staff regarding additional funds
to supply informational signage in the park to provide a historical and
geographical perspective on the two mammoth skeletal remains found in
Moorpark, and the need to retain possession of the art design in case the
sculpture needs to be replaced in the future due to wear and tear.
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MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Mayor Parvin seconded a motion to
adopt Resolution No. 2009 -2786, as amended to appropriate $33,000 from the
Art in Public Places Fund for the Mammoth Highlands Park sculpture and
signage. The motion carried by roll call vote 4 -0, Councilmember Millhouse
absent.
E. Consider Status Report on Mission Statement, Priorities, Goals and
Objectives for Fiscal Year 2008/2009 and Direction for Fiscal Year
2009/2010. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate.
Mr. Kueny gave the staff report.
In response to Mayor Parvin, Ms. Traffenstedt stated there were no
speakers.
The following comments were made by Council: 1) Make contact
information for foreclosure counseling available on the City's website for
Moorpark families losing their homes; 2) Advertise regularly for the High
Street Arts Center on marquee signs; 3) Emphasize spending more time
and money on graffiti abatement, and 4) In planning for the future year,
keep in mind along -term perspective, invest in what will be the future, and
do not get rid of the best people.
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the Council to receive and file the report
with comments from Council.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR: (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
The following item was pulled for individual consideration.
F. Consider Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year 2008/09 Budget to
Appropriate Funds for Design and Construction of a Traffic Signal at
Collins Drive and University Drive — Project 8083. Staff Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2009 -2787. ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED
Councilmember Mikos stated she had this item pulled so the public could
be made aware of the progress made on this project to install a traffic
signal at Collins Drive and University Drive and to acknowledge an
agreement has been reached with Moorpark Community College for their
monetary participation in this project as well as future projects in the area
surrounding the college.
MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember Van Dam seconded a
motion to: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 2009 -2787; and 2) Approve the remainder of the
Consent Calendar. The motion carried by roll call vote 4 -0, Councilmember Millhouse
absent.
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A. Consider Minutes Regular Meeting of January 21, 2009. Staff
Recommendation: Approve the minutes
B. Consider Warrant Register for Fiscal Year 2008 -2009 — February 4, 2009.
Staff Recommendation: Approve the warrant register.
C. Consider Agreement with the Moorpark Friends of the Library. Staff
Recommendation: Approve the Agreement, subject to final language
approval by the City Manager and City Attorney.
D. Consider Resolution Appointing Officers of the Citv to the California Joint
Powers Insurance Authority of Directors and Committees and Rescinding
Resolution No. 2001 -1880. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No.
2009 -2788.
E. Consider Grant Easement to Southern California Edison COmganv Over
Lot C of Tract No. 5405. Staff Recommendation: Approve granting of
easement and authorize the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest and
record the Grant of Easement and attachments thereto in the office of the
Ventura County Recorder.
G. Consider Resolution Amending Fiscal Year 2008/09 Budget for Additional
Funds for the Mobilehome Rehabilitation Loan Program. Staff
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2009 -2789. ROLL CALL VOTE
REQUIRED
H. Consider Upgrade of Administrative Specialist Position in the Assistant
City Manager's Office to Management Analyst. Staff Recommendation:
Approve the upgrade in position effective with the pay period beginning
January 31, 2009.
I. Consider Adoption of a Standards of Conduct Policy at the Active Adult
Center. Staff Recommendation: Approve adoption of the Standards of
Conduct Policy and direct staff to incorporate the new policy into the City
Council Policies Resolution on the next amendment.
11. ORDINANCES: (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
A. Consider Ordinance No. 374 Amending Chapter 9.20, Alcoholic
Beverages, of Title 9 Public Peace, Morals and Welfare, of the Moorpark
Municipal Code, Including to Make It Unlawful for Persons to Consume or
Possess Oaen Containers of Alcoholic Beveraaes In a Public Place. Staff
Recommendation: Waive full reading and declare Ordinance No. 374
read for the second time and adopted as read. ROLL CALL VOTE
REQUIRED
Ms. Traffenstedt read the title of Ordinance No. 374.
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MOTION: Mayor Parvin moved and Councilmember Van Dam seconded a
motion to waive full reading and declare Ordinance No. 374 read for the second
time, and adopted as read. The motion carried by roll call vote 4 -0,
Councilmember Millhouse absent.
12. CLOSED SESSION:
None was held.
13. ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION: Mayor Parvin moved and Councilmember Mikos seconded a motion to
adjourn. The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0, Councilmember Millhouse absent. The
time was 9:32 p.m.
ATTEST:
Maureen Benson, Assistant City Clerk
J ice S. Parvin, Mayor