HomeMy WebLinkAboutAG RPTS 1999 0324 PR JNTNOTICE AND CALL OF A
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
AND THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE PARKS AND RECREATION
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Special Meeting of the City Council
and the Parks and Recreation Commission of the City of Moorpark is
hereby called to be held on Wednesday, March 24, 1999, commencing at
7:00 p.m. Said meeting will convene in the Community Center located at
799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California.
Said Special Meeting shall be for the purpose of considering the
following:
1. CALL TO ORDER:
2. ROLL CALL:
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
4. PUBLIC COMMENT:
5. PRESENTATION /ACTION /DISCUSSION:
A. Consider Report on the Park Maintenance Mail Ballot
Property Assessment District Status
A. Consider Fiscal Year 1998/99 and 1999/00 Goals and
Objectives
6. AD JOURb1MENT :
Dated: March 19, 1999 T
Deborah S. Traffenste6t, City Clerk
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Any member of the public may address the Council during the Public Comments portion of the
Agenda, unless it is a Public Hearing or a Presentations /Action /Discussion item. Speakers who
wish to address the Council concerning a Public Hearing or Presentations /Action/ Discussion item
must do so during the Public Hearing or Presentations /Action/ Discussion portion of she Agenda
for that item. Speaker cards must be received by the City Clerk for Public Comment prior to
the beginning of the Public Comments portion of the meeting and for Presentations/
Action /Discussion items prior to the beginning of the first item of the Presentations /Action/
Discussion portion of the Agenda. Speaker Cards for a Public Hearing must be received prior to
the beginning of the Public Hearing. A limitation of three minutes shall be imposed upon each
Public Comment and Presentations /Action/ Discussion item speaker. Written Statement Cards may
be submitted in lieu of speaking orally for open public hearings and
Presentation /Action /Discussion items. Copies of each item of business on the agenda are on -°i--e
in the Office of the City Clerk and are available for public review. Any questions concerning
any agenda item may be directed to the City Clerk at 529 -6864.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need assistance to participate
in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk's Department at (805) 529 -6864. (CFR 35.12-
35.104 ADA 'title II).
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CITY OF MOORPARK
Mission Statement, Goals, and Objectives
FY 1998/99
(Approved by City Council October 21, 1998)
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CITY OF MOORPARK
Mission Statement, Goals, and Objectives
CITY MISSION STATEMENT
Striving to preserve and improve the quality of life in Moorpark.
DEPARTMENTAL GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR FY 1998/99
A. Expand and encourage community involvement in establishing
the general policies of the City and increase the public's
understanding of local government operations.
1. Coordinate City's annual goal setting process. (CM)
2. Provide current information to the public about events,
programs, issues, and policies through the City's
Internet Home Page, government cable channel, marquee
signs, press releases, and newsletters included as an
insert in the recreation brochures and with the public
hearing notice mailing for citywide assessment
district. (CC)
3. Develop a general emergency preparedness manual for
distribution to Moorpark residents. The manual will
outline how to prepare for, and what to do following a
disaster. (AS)
4. Prepare a brochure explaining City Services. (CC)
S. Obtain an average of two (2) hours per month of
relevant videos from other public agencies and
determine and implement the best method to tape monthly
or semi - monthly announcements of upcoming City
sponsored activities for replay on the City Government
Channel. (CC)
6. Implement the annual Citizens' Recognition event and
the annual City Employee Recognition event. (CC)
B. Revitalize downtown Moorpark with a focus on High Street and
the surrounding business district and residential
neighborhoods.
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1. Coordinate th-e City's efforts to resolve concerns with
day laborers. (MRA)
2. Work with VCTC and SCRRA to landscape the railroad
frontage property along Moorpark Avenue, including the
vacant area west of the south Metrolink parking lot.
(CS)
3. Develop plan to relocate post office to a downtown
location. (AS)
4. Prepare placement of landscaping and downtown
identification sign at southwest corner of High Street
and Spring Road and install High Street directional
signs. (AS)
5. Conduct a market feasibility study for businesses to
locate on High Street and develop plan for use of all
Moorpark Redevelopment Agency owned property in the
downtown. (AS)
6. Complete the conceptual design for Spring Road from the
railroad tracks south to Los Angeles Avenue, to
determine the design (sidewalk, travel lanes, bike
lanes, medians, parkways, landscaping, entry signs,
etc.) and right -of -way requirements. (PW)
7. Complete the Downtown Specific Plan and process GPA,
zoning code amendments and environmental document and
commence implementation upon adoption. (CD)
C. Improve traffic circulation and mitigate impacts on the
movement of traffic through the City.
1. Coordinate revisions of Los Angeles Avenue Area of
Contribution, Tierra Rejada /Spring Road Area of
Contribution, and Gabbert and Casey Roads Area of
Contribution. (PW)
2. Monitor and coordinate City's oversight of Ventura
County's design and environmental review of proposed
improvement /realignment of Moorpark Road south of
Tierra Rejada Road. (PW & CD)
3. Initiate process to have the Route 23 and Route 118
freeway extension projects placed on the State
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Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) and assist
with determining actual future alignment. (PW)
4. Work with Caltrans to complete a number of projects
including: (PW)
a) Approval of City - Caltrans Agreement pertaining to
the relinquishment of Los Angeles Avenue (prior
Rt. 118) subsequent to in -lieu payment to the City
for required improvements;
b) Approval of City - Caltrans Agreement pertaining to
the relinquishment of Spring Road (prior Rt. 118),
said agreement to include provisions for the
reimbursement of City costs for the construction
of required improvements;
c) Los Angeles Avenue Widening: Spring Road to
Moorpark Avenue;
d) New Los Angeles Avenue Bridge widening;
e) Installation of a traffic signal interconnect
system and permissive /restrictive left turns at
certain intersections to provide improved signal
coordination and traffic flow on New Los Angeles
Avenue and Los Angeles Avenue.
f) Los Angeles Avenue widening: Maureen Lane to
Beltramo Lane;
g) Installation (by Caltrans) of landscape
improvements along the freeway corridor. (PW)
S. Acquire right -of -way and prepare design for adding one
additional travel lane in each direction and a center
median on New Los Angeles Avenue and Los Angeles Avenue
[SR 118] between the Route 23 freeway and Tierra Rejada
Road, with construction planned for 1997. (PW)
6. Complete report on the Citywide Traffic Mitigation fee
and develop more precise information on the proposed SR
118 bypass route, including retention of consultant for
a feasibility study /implementation plan pertaining to
its phased implementation. (PW & CD)
7. In conjunction with processing of Specific Plan No. 2,
prepare amendment to Circulation Element to consider
redesignation of State Route 23 to Spring Road from its
proposed intersection with Walnut Canyon Road south to
New Los Angeles Avenue. (CD & PW)
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8. Administer contract f,)r Arroyo Simi Trail feasibility
study. (PW)
9. Evaluate the desirability of adopting formal traffic
policies. (PW)
10. Widen Peach Hill Road east of the Spring Road
intersection. (PW)
D. Strengthen the City's fiscal stability and long -range
financial growth.
1. Develop proposed Business License Program for
consideration by the City Council. (AS)
2. Update 5 -year financial projections. (AS)
3. Develop business retention and attraction programs and
networking program with existing businesses and attract
new businesses, including the preparation of a
marketing brochure and related materials. (MRA)
4. When feasible, assist private property owners of
commercial and industrial zoned property to get their
property readied for development to better City /Agency
response to development proposals requiring quick turn-
around. (MRA)
5. Evaluate creation of a document processing fee. (CC)
6. Revise park land dedication ordinance and Park Master
Plan including evaluation of existing Park Improvement
Fund Zones and evaluate adequacy of current parks
improvements fee for commercial and industrial
development. (CS)
7. Develop schedule to amortize and fund replacement of
park amenities, facilities and related equipment. (CS)
8. Submit the seven -year Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
for City Council's consideration. (PW)
9. Develop an ordinance to establish development related
fees. (CD & AS)
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10. Evaluate City's status relative to jobs /housing balance
and determine if City has sufficient amount of property
zoned for industrial uses. (CD)
11. Implement Cost Recovery Program for Code Enforcement.
(CD & AS)
12. Evaluate alternatives for addressing the effect of
Proposition 218 on funding sources and service levels
and develop new and enhanced, proposed revenue options
for City Council consideration. (AS)
13. Develop improved cost and time accounting addressing
when to use flat fee amounts instead of deposits. (AS,
PW & CD)
E. Reduce the potential for juvenile crime through intervention
and prevention efforts.
1. Evaluate feasibility of establishing a teen center.
(CS)
2. Develop a Youth Master Plan in collaboration with the
various agencies that serve Moorpark youth and
interested residents to identify existing needs,
services and programs. (CS)
3. Develop the City's teen programs including the
implementation of drop -in activities at Arroyo Vista
Recreation Center and evaluate feasibility and interest
for "after school and late night” (weekend and school
holiday /vacation) activities. (CS)
F. Enhance the delivery of services and expand program
efficiencies.
1. Coordinate City's efforts for proposed transfer of
Waterworks District No. 1 to the City. (CM)
2. Analyze impacts and opportunities of state authorized
restructuring of electrical utility industries. (AS)
3. Develop cost centers for each department where possible
to eliminate general distribution of operation and
maintenance expenses. (AS)
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4. Develop long -term proposal foz new City
station, council chambers, teen center,
other government offices, and develop p
initial space expansion consistent with
direction after completion of the Space
(AS)
Hall, police
auditorium, and
Ian to implement
Council
Needs Study.
S. Develop system to track time for Recreation personnel
for programs and activities, including planning,
implementation, evaluation, and supervision time for
each activity and program, and develop real time
billing rate for Community Services Department staff.
(CS)
6. Construct expansion of Senior Citizens Center including
drop ceiling and additional office space. (CS)
7. Prepare conceptual design for Phase II of Arroyo Vista
Community Park, including 4 to 8 tennis courts and
potential skateboard facility. (CS)
8. Develop an analysis of alternative methods to provide
Public Works Inspections services, including the
addition of an in -house position as part of proposed
Organization and Management Study. (PW)
9. Use the software developed for the Pavement Management
System to develop data bases for inventories for street
signs, pavement markings, rights -of -way improvements
and various Public Works functions to track and
schedule maintenance. (PW)
10. Prepare standard development project conditions of
approval used for each type of entitlement. (CD)
11. Update the Subdivision Ordinance and present it to the
City Council for adoption by June 30, 1999. (CD)
12. Complete a policy and procedures manual for code
enforcement activities. (CD)
13. Develop Citing Procedures for City Council action and
prepare an ordinance making any violation of a City
Ordinance subject to an administrative fine or penalty.
(CD & CA)
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14. Prepare and implement procedures for review and
inspection of Landscape and Irrigation Plans for
development projects. (CD)
15. Retain consultant to update Housing Element and process
GPA and environmental document by June 30, 1999. (CD)
16. Consider formal customer service program. (CC)
17. Evaluate alternatives for combining building and safety
and engineering divisions with the planning division in
the same facility. (AS & CD)
18. Prepare an Accounting Policies and Procedures Manual.
(AS)
19. Identify additional measures the City can take to
achieve the year 2000 AB 939 waste diversion goal of
fifty percent (50 %). (CS)
20. Complete negotiation of cable television franchise
renewals with TCI and Entertainment Express for City
Council consideration by April 30, 1999. (AS)
21. Implement the Local Area Network (LAN), expand Internet
access to key management personnel, and prepare
administrative policies for use of e -mail and Internet
access by City employees. (AS)
22. Complete the dissolution of the Moorpark Mosquito
Abatement District and transfer its operations to the
City. (AS)
G. Reinforce and enhance Moorpark's attractive community
character and safeguard its desirable resources.
1. Work with Ventura County Fire Prevention District to
consider siting a fire station in the Campus Park area
of the City. (CM)
2. Plan and conduct an emergency response exercise
involving the City Council and a simulated emergency
response drill. (AS)
3. Complete disaster contingency plan for computer
systems. (AS)
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4. Complete removal of billboard from Age.icy managed
property. (AS)
5. Develop program guidelines for City Council
consideration for use of Art in Public Places and Tree
and Landscape fees. (CS & CD)
6. Apply for "Tree City U.S.A." designation. (Upon
adoption of amended Tree Ordinance.) (CS)
7. Finish preparation of Floodplain Ordinance per F.E.M.A.
requirements. (CE)
8. As part of Specific Plan No. 8, amend and update the
General Plan Safety Element to include the Specific
Plan No. 8 area and information related to active
faulting and new seismic hazard zones throughout the
City and process environmental document. (CD)
9. Administer contract to complete the updated OSCAR
Element of the General Plan and process GPA and
environmental document and update the Park Master Plan
by June 30, 1999. (CD & CS)
10. Consider enhancement of open space and greenbelt areas.
(CD)
11. Process General Plan amendment and Zoning Code
amendment to create a Natural Open Space land use
designation and zone district as initiated by City
Council in 1995 and process other code amendments as
directed by the City Council. (CD)
12. Determine means to fund future maintenance costs for
neighborhood park in the Carlsberg Specific Plan. (CS)
13. Prepare a Business Recovery Plan. (AS)
14. Develop affordable housing assistance programs in
conjunction with residential development projects in
the City and develop a five -year program for affordable
housing assistance projects utilizing redevelopment set
aside funds and other available funding sources to
increase the affordable housing stock in Moorpark. (AS
& MRA)
15. Cooperate with private efforts for construction of
Campesina Park. (PW & CS)
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16. Work with State of California to achieve appropriate
reuse of former Caltrans yard on Los Angeles Avenue.
(CD & AS)
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