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Moorpark, California July 15, 2009
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark was held on July 15,
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 7:31 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Barry Hogan, Deputy City Manager, led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmembers Mikos, Millhouse, Pollock, Van Dam, and
Mayor Parvin.
Staff Present: Steven Kueny, City Manager; Joseph Montes, City Attorney;
Hugh Riley, Assistant City Manager; Barry Hogan, Deputy
City Manager; David Klotzle, Assistant City Engineer; David
Moe, Redevelopment Manager; Joseph Fiss, Principal
Planner; Captain Ron Nelson, Sheriff's Department; Deborah
Traffenstedt, Administrative Services Director /City Clerk; and
Maureen Benson, Assistant City Clerk.
4. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS:
A. Recognition of Steven Kueny, City Manager, for 25 Years of Service to the
City of Moorpark.
Mayor Parvin presented City Manager, Steven Kueny with a certificate of
recognition for 25 years of service to the City of Moorpark.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Armando Lopez and Barbara Quaid, CEO of Ventura County Fair Organization,
presented the Council with the 2009 Ventura County Fair Poster depicting the
theme "Purebred and Home Grown ".
Patrick Ellis, President of the Moorpark Chamber of Commerce, provided a recap
of the Chamber's activities for the first half of 2009.
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Michael Willis, owner of local business, Eco Structures, Inc. which provides
energy and green building consultation, stated he was available to the City to
assist in any discussions regarding "green building ".
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, the City Council recessed to convene a meeting of the
Moorpark Redevelopment Agency. The time was 7:49 p.m. The City Council meeting
reconvened at 7:58 p.m.
6. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the Council to hear Item 8.B. prior to Item 8.A.
upon the request of Mayor Parvin.
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS, FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS, AND REPORTS ON
MEETINGS /CONFERENCES ATTENDED BY COUNCILMEMBERS AND
MAYOR:
Councilmember Mikos announced she had attended the Executive Committee
meeting for the Economic Development Collaborative of Ventura County.
Mayor Parvin announced on July 4th she participated in the first annual Loving
Heart Hospice Foundation 5K -10K Walk benefiting families and patients dealing
with terminal illnesses.
Mayor Parvin announced she attended the Ventura Council Office of
Governments (VCOG) meeting where the Ventura County Transportation
Commission (VCTC) Agreement was forwarded to VCTC for approval.
Mayor Parvin announced there is one final class in the Summer Gardening
Series, which will be held on Saturday, August 15th at Arroyo Vista Recreation
Center. The course on "Water Wise Gardening" will discuss ways to reduce
water usage in your landscape; California water supplies; and water conservation
techniques that require minimum effort. Water rates continue to increase, so
come learn how you can save water and money.
Mayor Parvin announced the Active Adult Center is holding a photo contest and
exhibit. Photographers must be a minimum age of 55 to enter. The submission
deadline is Friday, July 17th and the exhibit will be open July 23rd -29th.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, Item 8.B. was heard.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
B. Consider Resolution to Approve Residential Planned Development Permit
No. 2009 -01, a Twenty Unit Apartment Building on Approximately 0.9
Acres at 396 — 436 Charles Street, on the Application of the Area Housing
Authority of the County of Ventura. Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the
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public hearing, accept public testimony, and close the public hearing; and
2) Adopt Resolution No. 2009 -2841, approving Residential Planned
Development Permit No. 2009 -01, subject to Conditions of Approval.
Mr. Hogan gave the staff report and acknowledged receipt of a petition
signed by Moorpark residents in opposition to the project. Mr. Moe
provided information regarding financing for this project.
Mayor Parvin opened the public hearing.
Douglas Tapking, Executive Director of the Area Housing Authority of the
County of Ventura, 1400 West Hillcrest Drive, Newbury Park, California,
described the tax credit program governing the project, the stringent
screening process for applicants, and the priority consideration to
Moorpark residents.
The following Moorpark citizens spoke in opposition to the project:
Pamela Castro
Antonio Castro
John Williams
DeeDee Williams
James Gerochi
Jaime Reyes
Jon Zwirn
Richard Gray, local realtor, questioned the economics of the proposed
apartment project and provided a handout for the Council.
In response to Mayor Parvin, Ms. Traffenstedt summarized one Written
Statement card from Damian Spooner opposing the project.
Mayor Parvin closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Councilmember Van Dam moved and Councilmember Mikos
seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2009 -2841, approving Residential
Planned Development Permit No. 2009 -01, subject to Conditions of Approval.
The motion carried by voice vote 4 -1, Mayor Parvin dissenting.
8. A. Consider Ordinance to Approve Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2009-
01, Amending Section 17.32.025: High Street Area Parking Requirements.
Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the public hearing, accept public
testimony, and close the public hearing; and 2) Introduce Ordinance No.
381 for first reading, waive full reading, and schedule second reading and
adoption for September 2, 2009.
Mr. Hogan gave the staff report.
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Mayor Parvin opened the public hearing.
There were no speakers.
Mayor Parvin closed the public hearing.
Mr. Montes read the title of Ordinance No. 381.
MOTION: Councilmember Millhouse moved and Councilmember Van Dam
seconded a motion to waive full reading, declare Ordinance No. 381 read for the
first time, and schedule second reading and adoption for September 2, 2009.
The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
9. PRESENTATION /ACTION /DISCUSSION:
A. Consider Moorpark Community Arts Foundation Appointments. Staff
Recommendation: Make three (3) appointments to the initial board of the
Moorpark Community Foundation for the Arts for an initial term of four
years.
Ms. Traffenstedt gave the staff report.
There were no speakers.
Councilmember Millhouse stated his recommendations for appointees to
be Stuart Cooper, John Marshall and Dr. Clint Harper.
MOTION: Mayor Parvin nominated and Councilmember Millhouse seconded the
nomination to appoint Stuart Cooper, John Marshall, and Dr. Clint Harper to the
initial board of the Moorpark Community Foundation for the Arts for an initial term
of four years. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
B. Consider Mooroark Library Svstem Advisory Board Committee
Appointments. Staff Recommendation: Appoint one City representative
to serve as a delegate and one City representative to serve as an
alternate on the Moorpark Library System Advisory Board of the
Metropolitan Cooperative Library System for a term expiring June 30,
2011.
MOTION: Mayor Parvin nominated and Councilmember Van Dam seconded the
nomination to appoint Julie St. Amand as the delegate and Heather McGregor to
serve as alternate on the Moorpark Library System Advisory Board of the
Metropolitan Cooperative Library System for a term expiring June 30, 2011. The
motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
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C. Consider Voting Delegate and Alternate for League of California Cities
Annual Conference — September 16 -18, 2009. Staff Recommendation: 1)
Determine a Voting Delegate and a Voting Alternate; and 2) Direct the City
Clerk to notify the League of California Cities of the designated voting
delegate and alternate.
Ms. Traffenstedt gave the staff report and stated Mayor Parvin will also be
attending the conference, which changes the staff recommendation, as
consistent with the City Council's Appointment List, Mayor Parvin would
be designated as the voting delegate with Councilmembers Mikos and
Pollock could serve as voting delegate alternates.
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the Council to appoint Mayor Parvin as
the voting delegate, Councilmember Mikos as 1st voting alternate, and
Councilmember Pollock as the 2nd voting alternate for the League of California
Cities Annual Conference; and for staff to notify the League of the designated
voting delegate and alternates.
D. Consider Cancellation of September 16, 2009, Regular Meeting. Staff
Recommendation: Direct staff to post a notice of meeting cancellation for
September 16, 2009.
Ms. Traffenstedt gave the staff report
now attending the League of Californi a
members of the Council would not be in
2009 meeting.
There were no speakers.
indicating that with Mayor Parvin
Cities Annual Conference, three
attendance at the September 16,
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the Council to direct staff to post a notice
of cancellation for the September 16, 2009, meeting.
E. Consider City Entry Sign at Tierra Rejada Road /SR -23 and Princeton
Avenue /SR -118 and Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year 2009/2010
Budget for Funding the Project. Staff Recommendation: 1) Approve the
design presented as the City's entry sign for the median on Tierra Rejada
Road /SR -23 and at the southwest corner of Princeton Avenue /SR -118
(Kavlico) and in the Princeton Avenue median immediately north of the
SR -118 freeway; 2) Direct staff to seek informal bids for the fabrication
and installation of the signs and authorize the City Manager to select the
most qualified and responsive bidder; and 3) Adopt Resolution No. 2009-
2842, amending the Fiscal Year 2009/2010 Budget to appropriate $34,815
from the Tree and Landscaping Fund (2150) for installation of three city
entry signs. ROLL CALL VOTE
Mr. Hogan gave the staff report.
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There were no speakers.
In response to Councilmember Mikos, Mr. Kueny stated the request could
be increased to $40,000 to enhance the landscaping and clean up of the
southwest corner of Princeton Avenue /SR -118.
MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember Pollock seconded
a motion to: 1) Approve the design presented as the City's entry sign for the
median on Tierra Rejada Road /SR -23 and at the southwest corner of Princeton
Avenue /SR -118 (Kavlico) and in the Princeton Avenue median immediately north
of the SR -118 freeway; 2) Direct staff to seek informal bids for the fabrication and
installation of the signs and authorize the City Manager to select the most
qualified and responsive bidder; and 3) Adopt Resolution No. 2009 -2842,
amending the Fiscal Year 2009/2010 Budget to appropriate an amount not to
exceed $40,000 from the Tree and Landscaping Fund (2150) for installation of
three city entry signs and to enhance the landscaping and provide cleanup of the
southwest corner of Princeton Avenue /SR -118 location. The motion carried by
unanimous roll call vote.
F. Consider Ordinance Deleting Chapter 8.34, Skate Facility, of Title 8,
Health and Safety, and Amending Chapter 12.16, Parks, to Revise the
Chapter Title to Parks, Recreation Facilities and Open Space, and to Add
a New Section 12.16.170, Skate Facility, to Chapter 12.16 of Title 12 of
the Moorpark Municipal Code. Staff Recommendation: 1) Introduce
Ordinance No. 382 for first reading, waive full reading, and schedule
second reading and adoption for September 2, 2009; and 2) Direct staff to
schedule an agenda item for the September 2, 2009, meeting consistent
with Sections 12.16.170(B)(3) and 12.16.170(8)(5) of the ordinance.
Ms. Traffenstedt gave the staff report.
There were no speakers.
Mr. Montes read the title of Ordinance No. 382.
MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember Van Dam
seconded a motion to: 1) Waive full reading, declare Ordinance No. 382 read for
the first time, and schedule second reading and adoption for September 2, 2009;
and 2) Direct staff to schedule an agenda item for the September 2, 2009,
meeting consistent with Sections 12.16.170(B)(3) and 12.16.170(B)(5) of the
ordinance. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR: (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember Van Dam seconded a
motion to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item 10. H, which was
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pulled for individual consideration upon the request of Councilmember Mikos. The
motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
A. Consider Minutes of Special Meeting of July 1, 2009. Staff
Recommendation: Approve the minutes.
B. Consider Minutes of Regular Meeting of July 1, 2009. Staff
Recommendation: Approve the minutes.
C. Consider Warrant Register for Fiscal Year 2008 -2009 — July 15, 2009.
Staff Recommendation: Approve the warrant register.
D. Consider Warrant Register for Fiscal Year 2009 -2010 — July 15, 2009.
Staff Recommendation: Approve the warrant register.
E. Consider Authorizing Submittal of a Used Oil Recycling Block Grant
Application to the California Integrated Waste Management Board
CIS WM 1. Staff Recommendation: Authorize submittal of the used oil
recycling block grant application to CIWMB.
F. Consider Technical Specifications for New Roofs at the Communi
Center and Arrovo Vista Recreation Center, and Authorize Staff to
Advertise the Project for Construction Bids. Staff Recommendation:
Approve the Roof Technical Specifications for Community Center and
Arroyo Vista Recreation Center, and authorize bid solicitation for roof
construction.
G. Consider Plans and Specifications and Authorization to Advertise for Bids
for 2009 Pavement Rehabilitation — Project 8002. Staff Recommendation:
Approve the plans and specifications for the subject project and authorize
staff to advertise for construction bids.
I. Consider Resolution Authorizing the Destruction of Chronological
Correspondence Records. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No.
2009 -2843.
The following item was pulled for individual consideration.
H. Consider Authorizina the Submittal of an Application to the National
Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Seeking a Grant of Up to $80,000 to
Support Proarammina at the Hiah Street Arts Center for Family Arts
Discovery. Staff Recommendation: 1) Authorize submittal of the grant
application for a "Grants for Arts: Access to Artistic Excellence" grant
(CFDA No. 45.024) to the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) seeking
a to -be- determined funding amount of approximately $80,000 to support
programming at the High Street Arts Center (HSAC) for Family Arts
Discovery to occur in the 2010 -2011 HSAC season. A required match of
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up to $40,000 would come from the existing 2009 -2010 Agency Budget or
from an anticipated 2010 -2011 budget appropriation; and 2) Refer Project
to the Moorpark Arts Commission to request an endorsement of the
Project and support for the grant application described in the agenda
report.
Councilmember Mikos stated she pulled this item to allow the Council to
vote on amended staff recommendation number 1 as discussed during the
Redevelopment Agency meeting for this same item.
1) Authorize submittal of the grant application for a "Grants
for Arts: Access to Artistic Excellence" grant (CFDA No.
45.024) to the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA)
seeking a to -be- determined funding amount of up to
approximately $80,000 to support programming at the High
Street Arts Center (HSAC) for Family Arts Discovery to occur
in the 2010 -2011 HSAC season. A required match of up to
the amount requested from NEA would come from the
existing 2009 -2010 Agency Budget or from an anticipated
2010 -2011 budget appropriation..."
MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Mayor Parvin seconded a motion to
accept the amended recommendation to: 1) Authorize submittal of the grant
application for a "Grants for Arts: Access to Artistic Excellence" grant (CFDA No.
45.024) to the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) seeking a to -be-
determined funding amount of up to approximately $80,000 to support
programming at the High Street Arts Center (HSAC) for Family Arts Discovery to
occur in the 2010 -2011 HSAC season. A required match of up to the amount
requested from NEA would come from the existing 2009 -2010 Agency Budget or
from an anticipated 2010 -2011 budget appropriation; and 2) Refer Project to the
Moorpark Arts Commission to request an endorsement of the Project and
support for the grant application described in the agenda report. The motion
carried by unanimous roll call vote.
11. ORDINANCES: (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
A. Consider Ordinance No. 377, Amending, in its Entirety, Chapter 8.32,
Prohibitina Smokina in Public Places. of Title 8. Health and Safetv. of the
Moorpark Municipal Code. Staff Recommendation: Waive full reading
and declare Ordinance No. 377 read for the second time and adopted as
read. ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED
Mr. Kueny recommended Ordinance No. 377 be re- introduced for first
reading as amended on stamped page 115 of the agenda report by adding
"Wholesale tobacco distributors and..." at the beginning of Item 8.32.030
(C).
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In response to Councilmember Pollock's concern that (G) on stamped
page 116 of the agenda report was too vague; Mr. Kueny provided
verbiage for an additional No. 3. under 8.32.030(G) to read, "An
Administrative Permit shall require a renewal every six (6) months ".
Mr. Montes read the title of Ordinance No. 377, as amended.
MOTION: Councilmember Pollock moved and Councilmember Van Dam
seconded a motion to waive full reading of the amended Ordinance No. 377,
introduce the ordinance for first reading, and schedule second reading and
adoption for September 2, 2009. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
B. Consider Ordinance No. 379 Amending Sections 2.32.020 and 2.32.030 of
Chapter 2.32, Parks and Recreation Commission; Sections 2.36.020 and
2.36.030 of Chapter 2.36, Planning Commission: Sections 2.38.020 and
2.38.030, of Chapter 2.38, Moorpark Arts Commission: and Section
2.04.070 of Chapter 2.04, City Council: of Title 2 - Administration and
Personnel of the Moorpark Municipal Code. Staff Recommendation:
Waive full reading and declare Ordinance No. 379 read for the second
time and adopted as read. ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED
Mr. Montes read the title of Ordinance No. 379.
MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember Pollock seconded
a motion to waive full reading and declare Ordinance No. 379 adopted as read.
The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
C. Consider Ordinance No. 380 Amending Section 2.040.55, Compensation
and Benefits, of Chapter 2.04 City Council, of the Moorpark Municipal
Code. Staff Recommendation: Waive full reading and declare Ordinance
No. 380 read for the second time and adopted as read. ROLL CALL
VOTE REQUIRED
Mr. Montes read the title of Ordinance No. 380.
MOTION: Councilmember Van Dam moved and Mayor Parvin seconded a
motion to waive full reading and declare Ordinance No. 380 adopted as read.
The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
12. CLOSED SESSION:
None was held.
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13. ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Parvin adjourned the meeting at 10:36 p.m.
ATTEST:
Maureen Benson, Assistant City Clerk
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