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Moorpark, California January 5, 2011
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark was held on January 5,
2011, 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 7:25 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Thomas Pflaumer, Parks and Recreation Commissioner, 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; Deborah Traffenstedt,
Deputy City Manager; David Bobardt, Community
Development Director; Ron Ahlers, Finance Director; David
Klotzle, Interim City Engineer /Public Works Director; Shaun
Kroes, Senior Management Analyst; Captain Ron Nelson,
Sheriff's Department; and Maureen Benson, City Clerk.
4. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS:
None.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Angel and Brian Garcia, owners of AG Machining, 679 Science Drive, Moorpark,
notified the Council they have moved their family -owned business with 167
employees back to Moorpark.
Lilly Cantebury, President of the Morning Rotary Club of Moorpark, announced
"The Big Loser Competition" to promote health and fitness in Moorpark and to
help raise money towards Rotary International's Polio Eradication efforts.
6. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
None.
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7. ANNOUNCEMENTS, FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS, AND REPORTS ON
MEETINGS /CONFERENCES ATTENDED BY COUNCILMEMBERS AND
MAYOR:
Councilmember Mikos announced she, along with several other Girl Scout
graduates, had attended Gold Award ceremonies for Girl Scouts Chaya Turrow
and Katherine Woerner.
Councilmember Mikos announced she attended Warren McQuinn's Eagle Scout
ceremony at the Presbyterian Church.
Councilmember Mikos announced the annual presentation between the
Economic Collaborative of Ventura County and the Ventura County Economic
Development Association will take place on January 20th.
Mayor Parvin announced on Saturday, January 15th, the City will hold a Free
Electronic Waste Collection and Secure Shredding Event at the Moorpark Public
Services Facility.
Mayor Parvin recognized the Moorpark Community Arts Foundation for bringing
the Holidays to High Street despite the inclement weather.
Mayor Parvin thanked Metrolink for their successful holiday event.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None.
9. PRESENTATION /ACTION /DISCUSSION:
A. Consider Appointments to the Citizens Transportation Advisory Committee
C( TAC). Staff Recommendation: Appoint two (2) CTAC representatives
and one (1) alternate to serve a two -year term ending December 2012, or
direct staff to conduct a second recruitment.
Ms. Benson gave the staff report.
There were no speakers.
MOTION: Mayor Parvin nominated and Councilmember Millhouse seconded the
nomination of Sue Fitzgerald and A. DeeWayne Jones to serve as
representatives and Leonard Sampson to serve as an alternate representative on
the Citizens Transportation Advisory Committee for a two -year term ending
December 2010. The motion passed by unanimous voice vote.
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B. Consider Presentations from Applicants for Parks and Recreation
Commission and Planning Commission and Appointments to Moorpark
Arts Commission, Planning Commission, and Parks and Recreation
Commission. Staff Recommendation: 1) Hear presentations from
applicants; 2) Based upon presentations provided by Planning
Commission applicants on December 15, 2010 and January 5, 2011,
appoint five (5) Planning Commissioners to serve a two -year term ending
December 2012; 3) Based upon the presentations provided from Parks
and Recreation Commission applicants on January 5, 2011, appoint five
(5) Parks and Recreation Commissioner to serve a two -year term ending
December 2012; and 4) Appoint five (5) Moorpark Arts Commissioners to
serve a two -year term ending December 2012.
Ms. Benson gave the staff report.
Mayor Parvin called the remaining Planning Commission applicants 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 two
remaining Planning Commission applicants in the following order:
Rod Ridley
Michael Lillis
Councilmember Millhouse suggested a future agenda item to look at ways
to use the talents of those applicants not selected to serve on committees
such as a Public Safety Committee.
MOTION: Mayor Parvin nominated and Councilmember Millhouse seconded the
nomination of Mark DiCecco to serve on the Planning Commission for a two -year
term ending in 2012. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
MOTION: Mayor Parvin nominated and Councilmember Millhouse seconded the
nomination of Bruce Hamous to serve on the Planning Commission for a two -
year term ending in 2012. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
MOTION: Mayor Parvin nominated and Councilmember Van Dam seconded the
nomination of Kipp Landis to serve on the Planning Commission for a two -year
term ending in 2012. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
MOTION: Mayor Parvin nominated and Councilmember Millhouse seconded the
nomination of Diana Gould to serve on the Planning Commission for a two -year
term ending in 2012. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
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MOTION: Mayor Parvin nominated and Councilmember Millhouse seconded the
nomination of Daniel Groff to serve on the Planning Commission for a two -year
term ending in 2012. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
Mayor Parvin called the Parks and Recreation Commission applicants 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
Parks and Recreation Commission applicants in the following order:
Zachary Cook
Delfina Newton was not present and therefore disqualified.
Sandra Thompson
Patrick Ellis
Julie Weisberger
Thomas Pflaumer
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the Council to waive rules and nominate
the five commissioners in one motion.
MOTION: Mayor Parvin nominated and Councilmember Van Dam seconded the
nomination of Patrick Ellis, Sandra Thompson, Thomas Pflaumer, Julie
Weisberger, and Zachary Cook to serve on the Parks and Recreation
Commission for a two -year term ending in 2012. The motion carried by
unanimous voice vote.
As previously determined by the Council at the November 17, 2010
regular meeting, the Moorpark Arts Commission candidates were not
interviewed as there were five qualified candidates for the five vacancies.
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the Council to waive rules and nominate
the five commissioners in one motion.
MOTION: Mayor Parvin nominated and Councilmember Pollock seconded the
nomination of Jean Amador, Charles Blaugrund, Patrick Ellis, Tina Hamous,
Wendy Molloy, and Mary Schwabauer to serve on the Moorpark Arts
Commission for a two -year term ending in 2012. The motion carried by
unanimous voice vote.
C. Consider Moore & Associates, Inc. Recommendations for Changes to
MoorRark City Transit Bus Routes and Timetables. Staff
Recommendation: 1) Receive and file Moore & Associates' Transit
Evaluation Study; 2) Approve Route 1 and 2 Scenario A as detailed in
Exhibit 3.1, Route 1 timetable as detailed in Exhibit 3.3, and Route 2
timetable as detailed in Exhibit 3.5; and 3) Authorize staff to proceed with
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implementing route and timetable adjustments after a 30 -day public
comment period.
Mr. Kroes gave the staff report.
There were no speakers
MOTION: Councilmember Pollock moved and Councilmember Mikos seconded
a motion to: 1) Receive and file Moore & Associates' Transit Evaluation Study; 2)
Approve Route 1 and 2 Scenario A as detailed in Exhibit 3.1, Route 1 timetable
as detailed in Exhibit 3.3, and Route 2 timetable as detailed in Exhibit 3.5; and 3)
Authorize staff to proceed with implementing route and timetable adjustments
after a 30 -day public comment period. The motion carried by unanimous voice
vote.
D. Consider Scheduling Ethics Training. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff
to schedule Ethics Training for 7:00 p.m. on February 23, 2011, and to
send an invitation to all Commissioners to attend.
Ms. Benson gave the staff report.
There were no speakers.
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the Council to direct staff to schedule
Ethics Training for 7:00 p.m. on February 23, 2011, and to send an invitation to
all Commissioners to attend.
E. Consider Regular Meeting Schedule for City Council Standing Committees
for Calendar Year 2011. Staff Recommendation: Approve Regular
Meeting Schedule for Standing Committees for 2011.
Ms. Benson gave the staff report.
There were no speakers.
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the Council to approve the regular
meeting schedule for Standing Committees for 2011 as presented in the agenda
report.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR: (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
MOTION: Councilmember Van Dam moved and Mayor Parvin seconded a motion to
approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
Councilmember Mikos announced to the public that with the approval of Item
10.D. the plans for the much needed traffic signal at Collins Drive and University
Drive will move forward.
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A. Consider Warrant Register for Fiscal Year 2010 -2011 — January 5, 2011.
Staff Recommendation: Approve the warrant register.
B. Consider Agreement with the Ventura County Transportation Commission
to Provide Free Bus Transfer Service Between Moorpark City Transit and
VISTA. Staff Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to sign the
Agreement for free transfers, subject to final language approval of the City
Manager and City Attorney.
C. Consider Authorization of Recordation of the Notice of Completion for the
2009 Pavement Rehabilitation Project (Project 8002). Staff
Recommendation: Authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion
for the project, and authorize the release of the project bonds as outlined in
the agenda report.
D. Consider Plans and Specifications and Authorization to Advertise for Bids
for the Construction of a Traffic Signal at Collins Drive and University
Drive — Project 8078. Staff Recommendation: Approve the plans and
specifications for the subject project and authorize staff to advertise for
construction bids.
E. Consider Annual Review of Civil Fine Amount Pertaining to the City's
Social Host Ordinance, Chapter 9.32 of the Moorpark Municipal Code.
Staff Recommendation: Continue with the fine amount of $2,500, as
established by Resolution No. 2008 -2683.
F. Consider Annual Financial Statements and Other Audit Reports for Fiscal
Year Ended June 30, 2010. Staff Recommendation: Accept the
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), Management Letter,
Memo stating that a Single Audit was not required this year, Report on
Internal Control Over Financial Reporting and on Compliance and Other
Matters Based on an Audit of Financial Statements Performed in
Accordance with Government Auditing Standards, Independent
Accountant's Report on Agreed -Upon Procedures Applied to
Appropriations Limit Worksheets, and the Independent Auditor's memo
regarding the audit process; and receive and file this report.
11. ORDINANCES: (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
A. Consider Ordinance No. 396 Approving Ordinance Amendment
2007 -01 to Amend Chapter 17.20 (Uses by Zone) and Chapter 17.42
ONireless Communications Facilities to Update the Review Process and
Ensure Consistency with Changes in State Law Regarding the Regulation
of Wireless Communications Facilities. Staff Recommendation: Waive
full reading and declare Ordinance No. 396 read for the second time and
adopted as read.
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Mr. Montes read the title of Ordinance No. 396.
MOTION: Councilmember Pollock moved and Councilmember Mikos seconded
a motion to waive full reading and declare Ordinance No. 396 adopted as read.
The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
12. CLOSED SESSION:
Mr. Kueny requested the City Council go into closed session for discussion of
one case under Item 12.A. and one case under Item 12.6, Items 12.D. and 12.E.
on the agenda.
MOTION: Councilmember Millhouse moved and Councilmember Mikos seconded a
motion to adjourn to closed session for a discussion of one case under Item 12.A. and
one case under Item 12.13, Items 12.D. and 12.E. on the agenda. The motion carried by
unanimous voice vote. The time was 8:21 p.m.
Mr. Montes announced that for Item 12.A. the facts and circumstances related to
Item 12.A. consist of written communication dated December 15, 2010 and
received on December 16, 2010, from the Lanny M. Tron.
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)
D. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: APN 519 -0- 210 -055 & APN 519 -0- 210 -065
City Negotiator: Steven Kueny, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Heartland Recovery, California F #1, LLC
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of sale
E. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: APN 500 -0- 450 -035
City Negotiator: Steven Kueny, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Pardee Homes
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of sale
Present in closed session were Councilmembers Mikos, Millhouse, Pollock, Van
Dam, and Mayor Parvin; Steven Kueny, City Manager; Joseph Montes, City
Attorney; Hugh Riley, Assistant City Manager; Deborah Traffenstedt, Deputy City
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Manager; and David Bobardt, Community Development Director; and David
Klotzle, Interim City Engineer /Public Works. Mr. Bobardt and Mr. Klotzle left the
meeting at 8:56 p.m.
The Council reconvened into open session at 9:27 p.m. Mr. Kueny stated one
case under Item 12.A. and one case under Item 12.13, and Items 12.D. and 12.E.
were discussed and there was no action to report.
13. ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Parvin adjourned the meeting at 9:27 p.m.
ATTEST:
Maureen Benson, City Clerk
(Jani a S. Parvin, Mayor