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MEETING OF THE MOORPARK CITY COUNCIL
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE MOORPARK CITY COUNCIL:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Special Meeting of the City
Council of the City of Moorpark is hereby called to be held on
Wednesday, May 28, 2003, commencing at 6:30 p.m. Said meeting
will convene in the Moorpark 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. PUBLIC COMMENT:
4. PRESENTATION /ACTION /DISCUSSION:
A. Consider Proposed Operating and Capital Improvements
Budgets for the Fiscal Year 2003/2004. Staff
Recommendation: Discuss proposed budget for Fiscal
Year 2003/2004.
B. Consider Mission Statement, Priorities, Goals and
Objectives for Fiscal Year 2003/2004. Consider the
priorities, goals and objectives with recommended
budget.
5. CLOSED SESSION:
A. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Title: Administrative Services Director, Assistant
City Manager, Assistant to City Manager /City Clerk,
Chief of Police, City Attorney, City Engineer, City
Manager, Community Development Director, Community
Services Director, and Public Works Director.
SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE - Moorpark City Council
May 28, 2003
Page 2
5. CLOSED SESSION: (Continued)
B. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6)
Agency Designated Representative: Steven Kueny
Employee Organization: Service Employees International
Union, AFL -CIO, CLC, Local 998
C. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6)
Agency Designated Representative: Steven Kueny
Unrepresented employees: Accountant I, Administrative
Services Director, Assistant City Manager, Assistant
to City Manager /City Clerk, Budget and Finance
Manager, Community Development Director, Community
Services Director, Information Systems Manager,
Planning Manager, Principal Planner, Public Works
Director, Recreation Manager, and Senior Management
Analyst.
6. ADJOURNMENT :
Dated: May 27, 2003
Deborah S. Traffens dt, City Clerk
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 Presentation /Action /Discussion item. Speakers who wish
to address the Council concerning a Public Hearing or Presentation/ Action /Discussion item must
do so during the Public Hearing or Presentation /Action /Discussion portion of the 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 Presentation /Action /Discussion items prior
to the beginning of the first item of the Presentation /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
Presentation /Action /Discussion item speaker. A limitation of three to five minutes shall be
imposed upon each Public Hearing 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 file 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
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CITY OF MOORPARK
OPERATING AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
BUDGET
FISCAL YEAR 2003 — 2004
City Council
PATRICK HUNTER, Mayor
KEITH F. MILLHOUSE, Mayor Pro -Tem
CLINT HARPER, Councilmember
JANICE PARVIN, Councilmember
ROSEANN MIKOS, Councilmember
City Staff
STEVEN KUENY, City Manager
HUGH RILEY, Assistant City Manager
BARRY HOGAN, Community Development Director
CYNTHIA BORCHARD, Administrative Services Director
DEBORAH TRAFFENSTEDT, ATCM /City Clerk
KEN GILBERT, Public Works Director
MARY LINDLEY, Community Services Director
Draft Budget will not be scanned into Questys
ITEM q. G
MOORPARK CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA REPORT b�`
TO: The Honorable City Council
FROM: Steven Kueny, City Manager Siz-
DATE: May 15, 2003 (CC Meeting of 5 -21 -2003)
SUBJECT: Consider Proposed Operating and Capital Improvement
Budgets for the Fiscal Year 2003/2004
The City Manager's recommended budgets for the City of Moorpark
and the Moorpark Redevelopment Agency for fiscal year 2003/2004
will be presented to the City Council for its consideration on
May 21, 2003.
It is recommended that the City Council receive the recommended
Operating and Capital Improvement Budgets for FY 2003/2004 and
set a date for a budget workshop.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Set budget workshop for May 28, 2003.
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ITEM 9-G.
CITY OF MOORPARK
AGENDA REPORT
To: Honorable City Council
From: Steven Kueny, City Manager
Cindy Borchard, Administrative Services Qft
Date: May 21, 2003
Subject: City Manager's Budget Message for Fiscal Year 2003/04
The City Manager's recommended budget for the City of Moorpark
and the Moorpark Redevelopment Agency for fiscal year 2003/04
are presented to the City Council and Agency Board for
consideration. The total proposed budget is summarized below.
With the exception of the Community Development Fund, the
budgets are balanced with estimated revenues sufficient to cover
requested appropriations. This has been an especially difficult
result to achieve this year.
City
City of
of
Moorpark
Moorpark
Expenditure
Moorpark
All Other
Redevelopment
Total All
Category
General Fund
Funds
Agency
Funds
Personnel
$2,876,565
$2,228,807
$227,812
$5,333,244
Operations
$5,795,372
$4,172,426
$2,197,885
$12,165,683
Sub -Total
$8,671,937
$6,401,233
$2,425,757
$17,498,927
Capital
Outlay /Impr
$50,862
$30,907,579
$1,468,478
$32,426,919
Debt Service
$0
$0
$1,671,825
$1,671,825
Transfers
$684,968
$2,433,057
$7,208,881
$10,326,906
(Net)
Total
$9,407,767
$39,741,869
$12,774,941
$61,924,577
With the exception of the Community Development Fund, the
budgets are balanced with estimated revenues sufficient to cover
requested appropriations. This has been an especially difficult
result to achieve this year.
City Manager's Budget Message
May 21, 2003
Page 2
As a reminder, the City's Budget serves as a spending plan for
the upcoming fiscal year. The Operating Budget and Capital
Improvement Program Budget are adaptable documents which can be
changed during the year. When needed, budget adjustments are
submitted to City Council for unforeseen and /or unanticipated
events which take place during the year.
Fiscal Environment
The current State Budget crisis in Sacramento will have an
impact on the City. On January 10, 2003, the Governor released
a proposed FY 2003 -04 State Budget which projected an
unprecedented State General Fund budget shortfall of $34.6
billion. In order to reduce this staggering budget shortfall,
the Governor's proposed State Budget included major reductions
in local government revenues, such as Vehicle License Fees,
Public Library Funds, Unfunded State Mandate Reimbursements,
Local Street & Road Rehabilitation /Maintenance Funds, and
Redevelopment Agency Property Tax Increment Revenues.
The impacts on Moorpark of the Governor's proposed State Budget
are significant as the following analysis shows:
General Fund
Vehicle License Fees $1,300,000
Property Tax ERAF Shift 227,324
Redevelopment Agency
Affordable Housing Funds 280,000
On May 14, the Governor issued his May revisions to the proposed
State budget for the coming year. The deficit facing the State
for the 2003/04 fiscal year has risen to $38.2 billion,
considerably more than earlier projections. This deficit is a
result of several factors: an economic slowing throughout the
State, along with declines in the stock market and capital gains
income, resulting in revenue losses; and unanticipated expenses
chiefly from costs related to the energy crisis of 2000 and
reductions in consumer spending. Additionally, from FY 1993/94
to FY 2000/01, State spending more than doubled, from $39
billion to $79 billion. The result of these converging factors
is that the State has a significant structural deficit that will
not disappear without corrective action.
City Manager's Budget Message
May 21, 2003
Page 3
The Governor's fiscal projections indicate that the economy will
start to recover during 2004. Personal income is projected to
increase 6.2% in 2003 and the number of jobs will increase by
2.7% during that same period. However, even assuming the
economy recovers as predicted, State revenues will not increase
immediately, and it will take several years to fully recover
from the current deficit equivalent to 30% of the State's
General Fund.
The Governor's May budget revision includes numerous
recommendations to resolve the budget deficit next year,
including state program budget reductions, loans from other
funds, debt restructuring, increased cigarette tax and a
temporary one -half cent sales tax. Previously, we had advised
the Council that the most vulnerable revenue source for local
government is the motor vehicle license fee. As you know, the
State reduced the motor vehicle license fee paid by car owners,
then backfilled this loss of revenue to local governments. The
City receives approximately $2 million in VLF fees each year, of
which $1.3 million is backfilled by the State. In his May
budget revision, the Governor proposes to suspend the backfill
payments for 2003 -04 and restore the tax, leaving local
government revenues at current levels. However, it is unclear
if the legislature will agree to this tax increase and we
continue to be concerned about the possible loss of these
revenues. The recommended budget assumes these revenues
continue without reduction; however, there is risk that this
backfill will be eliminated, reducing General Fund revenues by
14 %.
Until the true impacts of the State Budget cuts are known, staff
has prepared a proposed FY 2003 -04 Operating Budget which
assumes that the State will continue to fund allocated local
revenues to local government. The proposed Budget provides
funding to maintain existing service levels. New service
levels, programs or positions are not requested.
If, however, the actual funding to local government is reduced
further than what is contained in this document, staff will
submit a revised Operating Budget with applicable
department /program appropriation adjustments including short
and long -term recommendations.
City Manager's Budget Message
May 21, 2003
Page 4
General Fund Reserves
The Council will recall that, as part of the last two annual
budgets, unspent appropriations and unanticipated revenues from
the 1999/00 fiscal year (the "800 fund ") were set aside for
special projects and programs. The balance of these funds at
Tune 30, 2002, is $456,049. Of this amount, we anticipate that
$202,977 will be spent in the 2002/03 fiscal year and $233,864
is included in the recommended budget for the 2003/04 fiscal
year, leaving $19,208. The original purpose of the 11800" fund
was to provide funding for needed positions until General Fund
Revenue had increased to fund them. Since sufficient additional
revenue is available in the General Fund surplus to fund these
projects and programs this year, it is recommended that the
tracking of these expenditures within the General Fund be
terminated and funding be provided on a long -term basis from the
annual General Fund revenues effective 6/30/03. All or a
portion of the estimated $233,864 plus $19,208 in conjunction
with other potential funds can be used to fund the Community
Development Fund projected 2002/03 FY deficit. Council will
receive a recommendation on this at its June 4, 2003 meeting.
"800 Fund" Program Si mmary
Total costs
through 2001/02
fiscal year
Total estimated
costs for
2002/03 fiscal
year
Needed to
continue funding
through 2003/04
fiscal year
New parks maintenance worker
69,395
47,064
52,227
Pickup tcucri for parks maintenance worker
23,063
New Sr. Mgmt Analyst
20,832
New Info. Systems Manager
67,784
77,739
88,394
Increase Deferred Comp be-ie_ its (00 /01)
10,000
One -Lime reduction -Parks Assessments (00 /01)
140,000
Teen Programs /Teen Coordinator
70,299
51,622
Additional staffing hours at Arroyo Vista
6,651
_46,265
User Fee Study
5,000
Repaint Community Center
14,855
Fencing at Country Trail Park
6,786
Resolve Day I.,aborer issues
20,000
Fencing aL Tierra Rejada park
19,341
Open Space Acquisition
19,072
Additional fundirg for Sr. Games
1, "789
GASD 34 Compliance funding
10,000
5,000
New Part Time Rec. Coordinator at Sr. Center
8,514
21,909
11,621
Generator connection for City hall annex
9,970
Ofrset loss of FRAF relief funds (01 /02)
93,000
Alternate energy capabilities at Arroyo Vista
$202.977
$233,864
Totals
$581,351
City Manager's Budget Message
May 21, 2003
Page 5
A recap of the General Fund for last year and this year is as
follows:
We are predicting that revenues in the General Fund during the
2002/03 fiscal year will exceed expenditures by $558,756. We
are recommending that these funds remain in the General Fund
reserve bringing the total General Fund reserve to $12.3
million. In the event the State reduces or eliminates the VLF
backfill, the combined savings of $1.7 million will be used to
offset the VLF revenue loss. This will allow sufficient time to
explore revenue enhancement and /or expenditure reduction
opportunities for implementation during the 2004/05 fiscal year.
HISTORY OF GENERAL FUND BALANCE AND SURPLUS
Fiscal Years 1992 -93 Thru 2001 -02
FISCAL YEAR 2001/02
FISCAL YEAR 2002/03
Adopted
$12
Adopted
---- - - - - -.
Projected
Budget
Actual
Variance
Budget
Projected
Variance
Revenue
$8,723,383
$9,2C7,559
$ 484,176
58,863,288
$9,308,856
$ 445,568
Expenditures
$6
---- - - - - -- - - - - --
-
$9,331,360
$8,051,917
$1,279,443
$9,041,221
$8,750,100
$ 291,121
Surolus
$0
(Deficit)
$(607,977) 1
$1,155,642
1 $1,763,619
$(177,933) 1
$ 558,756
1 $ 736,689
We are predicting that revenues in the General Fund during the
2002/03 fiscal year will exceed expenditures by $558,756. We
are recommending that these funds remain in the General Fund
reserve bringing the total General Fund reserve to $12.3
million. In the event the State reduces or eliminates the VLF
backfill, the combined savings of $1.7 million will be used to
offset the VLF revenue loss. This will allow sufficient time to
explore revenue enhancement and /or expenditure reduction
opportunities for implementation during the 2004/05 fiscal year.
HISTORY OF GENERAL FUND BALANCE AND SURPLUS
Fiscal Years 1992 -93 Thru 2001 -02
$14
$12
- - - - -- ----- - - - -.- -
---- - - - - -.
-
$10
- -- - - - - --
- - - -- - - -- -
N$8
--- - - - - -- - - - -- - -- -- - - - - -- -
- - -- --
$6
---- - - - - -- - - - - --
-
$2
$0
-$2
1992-
1993-
1994-
1995
1997-
1998-
1999-
2000-
2001-
93
94
95
96
11996-
97
98
99
00
01
02
FUND BALANCE
4.2359
4.3192
4.5267
5.4605
5.8637
6.57951
7.4987
8.5361
10.598
11.754
t SURPLUS
-0.085
0.025
0.2075
0.9339
0.4032
0 7158
0.9192
1 0374
1.6236
1.1556
City Manager's
May 21, 2003
Page 6
Budget Message
The General Fund Revenue Picture for the Coming Year
General - purpose revenues such as property and sales taxes are
anticipated to increase slightly in the 2003/04 fiscal year.
Property Tax Distribution
City of
Moorpark
ERAF 14.30% 7.40%
Ventura
County
20.3976 Special School
Districts Districts
16.00% 41.90%
Source: Hd1 Corers i Cone
Property tax revenues are
expected to increase
approximately 10% for the
coming year, to $2.5 million.
While many new homes have
recently been built and sold
in Moorpark, they do not
generate substantial amounts
of property tax revenue for
the City. The City receives
only about 7.4% of property
tax paid by homeowners in the
City - including the small portion that formerly was allocated
to the Mosquito Abatement District before the City assumed this
responsibility. For every $400,000 new home sold, the City will
only receive approximately $296 per year in property tax
revenues. Additionally, if the home is in the redevelopment
project area, that new revenue is channeled to the redevelopment
agency and not the City General Fund.
Sales Tax Distribution
7.25 Cents per Dollar
Ventura County
City of
Moorpark
1 cent
County
Transit
-Jr ^4nts
6 cents
Sourm state Board o1 Equafi auon
Sales tax revenues are
anticipated to decrease
during the 2002/03 fiscal
year, from nearly $1.8
million in 2001/02 to $1.7
million. While we will see
only modest growth in the
economy, new retail
development will result in an
increase of about 9% for a
total of $1.85 million for
the 2003/04 fiscal year.
This is primarily due to the Moorpark Marketplace development
which is projected to generate 689 new jobs and over
City Manager's Budget Message
May 21, 2003
Page 7
$600,000 /year in sales tax with nearly full occupancy in FY
2004/05.
The third major source of revenue in the General Fund is Motor
Vehicle License Fees, estimated to be $2.0 million next year, up
nearly 6% over current year levels. VLF is an annual fee on the
ownership of a registered vehicle in California, levied in place
of a property tax on vehicles. These fees are collected by the
State and distributed to local jurisdictions on a per- capita
basis. Total revenues are allocated 61% to the State, 27% to
counties, and 12% to cities. The local portion of the VLF is
constitutionally protected as to allocation formula. As noted
previously, up to $1.3 million of this annual revenue is at risk
as a result of the State's budget deficits.
General purpose revenues, such as taxes and motor vehicle fees
are the only significant source of revenue the City receives
which do not have restrictions on how they may be used. These
discretionary revenue sources are used to support a variety of
programs and services that do not have other dedicated revenue
sources. As inflation and the demand for services grow, the
future of those services depend on increases in these
discretionary revenues. Most significantly, in the 2003/04
fiscal year, 67% of the revenues from these three sources (sales
tax, property tax, and motor vehicle license fees) will be spent
on law enforcement services. Over the past five years, the
City's cost to provide law enforcement services has increased at
a higher rate each year than the General Fund revenues available
to provide these services. Law enforcement services now account
for 44% of all General Fund revenues.
Interest earnings are projected to remain low in the coming
year. As interest rates have dropped, interest earnings have
also dropped, with revenues to the General Fund estimated at
$278,000 in the coming year. The General Fund also receives
interest earned by the Endowment Fund in excess of 2 %. This is
expected to generate only $27,000 in revenue to the General Fund
in the coming year. As the Endowment Fund is expended, interest
revenues to the General Fund will be reduced even further and
will continue until interest rates increase.
City Manager's
May 21, 2003
Page 8
Budget Message
The increase in revenue over the FY 02/03 projection is
primarily due to a projected increase in property tax
($225,000); sales tax ($150,000); and motor vehicle license
revenue ($111,000).
The expenditure increase is primarily due to one -time
expenditures for the $80,000 hydrology GIS data; $25,000 for
Questys scanning; $25,000 for reconfiguration of the public
counter; and overall projected salary and benefit increases.
While General Fund revenue is projected to increase,
expenditures are projected to increase at a larger rate. Also
as stated above, we are still not sure of the State budget
deficit impact on our projected revenues.
The recommended General Fund budget is balanced; anticipated
revenues exceed anticipated expenses, including the former "800"
fund expenses, by $360,939. These funds are needed to fund the
projected Community Development Fund deficit of $401,006 for FY
2003/04 unless other sources discussed below are used. Staff is
evaluating revenue enhancements, fee adjustments, service
efficiencies, better cost accounting and charges to other funds
where appropriate and will come back in the third quarter of
03/04 with an update.
Cost Increases Anticipated for the 2003/04 Fiscal Year
Staffing Expenses
The City Council has consistently attempted to ensure that
employees are compensated at competitive and market rate levels
to retain existing employees and attract the highest quality
employees. The Consumer Price Index has increased from April
last year to this year by 2.6 %. The proposed Budget provides
sufficient appropriations to cover increases provided for in the
MOU with employees.
02/03
Projected
03/04
Budget
$ Increase
% Increase
Revenue
$9,308,856
$9,768,706
$459,850
4.9%
Expenditures
$8,750,100
$9,407,767
$657,667
7.5%
Surplus
$558,756
$360,939
The increase in revenue over the FY 02/03 projection is
primarily due to a projected increase in property tax
($225,000); sales tax ($150,000); and motor vehicle license
revenue ($111,000).
The expenditure increase is primarily due to one -time
expenditures for the $80,000 hydrology GIS data; $25,000 for
Questys scanning; $25,000 for reconfiguration of the public
counter; and overall projected salary and benefit increases.
While General Fund revenue is projected to increase,
expenditures are projected to increase at a larger rate. Also
as stated above, we are still not sure of the State budget
deficit impact on our projected revenues.
The recommended General Fund budget is balanced; anticipated
revenues exceed anticipated expenses, including the former "800"
fund expenses, by $360,939. These funds are needed to fund the
projected Community Development Fund deficit of $401,006 for FY
2003/04 unless other sources discussed below are used. Staff is
evaluating revenue enhancements, fee adjustments, service
efficiencies, better cost accounting and charges to other funds
where appropriate and will come back in the third quarter of
03/04 with an update.
Cost Increases Anticipated for the 2003/04 Fiscal Year
Staffing Expenses
The City Council has consistently attempted to ensure that
employees are compensated at competitive and market rate levels
to retain existing employees and attract the highest quality
employees. The Consumer Price Index has increased from April
last year to this year by 2.6 %. The proposed Budget provides
sufficient appropriations to cover increases provided for in the
MOU with employees.
City Manager's Budget Message
May 21, 2003
Page 9
CalPERS has announced significant increases in health insurance
rates effective January 1, 2004. While the new rates vary
between the plans, we are anticipating an overall 20% increase
in health insurance costs, increasing our costs by $81,216
overall, including $46,115 in the General Fund. Staff will be
following the proposed long -term solutions to the crisis facing
the health care system. An evaluation of whether or not to
remain in PERS must be made by 6/30/04 in order to become
effective January 2005.
In addition, in the last two years, the City's cost for
insurance coverage, particularly general liability and worker's
compensation, has increased significantly. For 2003/04, we are
anticipating a 15% increase in worker's compensation insurance
and a 4% increase in general liability. The worker's
compensation expense has been allocated to each individual
department this year as opposed to the Central Services Internal
Service Fund which would then be allocated through the cost
allocation plan.
A combination of declining investment returns in a poor
performing stock market the last few years and changes in
actuarial methodology has reduced the value of our assets held
with CalPERS to fund retirement costs. The City's required
contributions to CalPERS for retirement benefits will be 3.581 %,
up from 1.102% in the current year. This is increasing costs to
the City by $110,214, including about $59,664 in the General
Fund. Rates are expected to increase again, to approximately
8 %, in the 2004/05 fiscal year. The City also pays the
employees contribution of 7% of salary.
Other Expenses
Three years ago, the City implemented a comprehensive cost
allocation plan in compliance with federal regulations. This
plan allocates certain General Fund "overhead" costs to other
funds, including the Redevelopment Agency, Gas Tax Fund, and
others. As a result of this, in the 2003/04 fiscal year, the
General Fund will receive $1.275 million from other funds as
payment for services provided by the General Fund departments.
Potential budget reductions in Non - General Fund funded
departments and the MRA could reduce this source of funds for
the General Fund.
City Manager's Budget Message
May 21, 2003
Page 10
The Equipment Replacement Fund was created many years ago to set
aside funds that would be needed to replace equipment, including
automobiles, as necessary. A one -time contribution of
approximately $402,000 was made during the 2001/02 fiscal year,
fully funding this account. However, the recommended budget
includes purchases from this account without setting aside
additional funds to maintain an adequate reserve in this fund.
To maintain adequate levels, a deposit of $270,206 would be
needed in the coming year. After the FY 2002/03 audit, staff
will recommend this be funded out of a portion of the projected
General Fund 02/03 surplus.
Goals and Objectives
The City Council has established a number of goals and
objectives for the coming year, including their top ten
priorities. The recommended budget includes funding for these
top ten goals.
The priorities, goals and objectives will be further discussed
as part of the budget workshops.
Police Services
The recommended budget assumes that the State Supplemental Law
Enforcement Grant (SLESF) will remain the same for the coming
year, with anticipated revenues of $100,000. These revenues
accompanied with funds left over from 2002/03 are used to fund a
40 -hour Patrol Officer.
In fiscal year 2001/02 the City received and allocated $39,908
of California Law Enforcement Equipment Program (CLEEP) monies.
In FY 02/03 the City received $20,475 to be spent by 6/30/04.
Although it is anticipated that we will continue to receive
these funds in the coming year, funds have not been included in
the proposed budget. Should the Governor's budget fund the
continuation of these funds, staff will request appropriation
and recommendation for the use of these funds.
The current contract between the County of Ventura and the
Deputy Sheriff's Association expires on July 1, 2005. within
the contract, salary increases are expected on July 6, 2003 of
4% and on July 4, 2004 of 3 %. The unknowns for this recommended
City Manager's Budget Message
May 21, 2003
Page 11
budget are whether or not the worker's compensation costs will
increase, as they did this current budget year. Contract rates
are projected to increase an average of 12% with the worker's
compensation increase.
As previously reported to the Council, modification in the
deployment at the Moorpark Police Station resulted in a change
to the costs for this service. Since September 1, 2002,
Sheriff's staffing for a portion of the east County
unincorporated areas have been stationed at Moorpark. This
includes 4 sergeants, 14 deputies, 2 senior deputies and a
records clerk. With this shift, the overhead cost for the City
positions increased.
In addition to the deployment referenced above, other
adjustments included the following:
• 50% of the cost of the Captain;
• 100% of the cost of City's Administrative Sergeant;
• 25% of the Detective Sergeant; and
• 50% of the Deputy position assigned to the 3- person
Detective Unit
are now not charged to the City. These changes recognize the
shared costs of these positions with the County unincorporated
positions. In addition, for FY 2002/03 the Administrative
Assistant position was deleted and replaced with an additional
Cadet position.
After the initial year of the High School Resource Officer
(HSRO) program, Moorpark Unified School District (MUSD) has
funded 40% of the position and the City 60% plus the cost of the
car. For 2003/04 fiscal year the City will fund only 25% of the
cost plus the cost of the car. MUSD is hopeful of receiving a
new grant for this purpose. For the current year (2002/03 FY),
MUSD did not have the grant funding it had for the first three
years of the program.
MUSD has informed the City that it will not fund the Middle
School Resource Officer (MSRO) position in the 2003/04 FY.
Historically this position was funded 35% by the school district
and 65% by the City plus the cost of the car. It is recommended
that the estimated $80,000 in savings be used to begin to fund a
portion of the Community Development Department staff within the
General Fund. If the Council desires to retain this position,
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May 21, 2003
Page 12
desires to retain this position, Captain Diaz has indicated it
would be his intent to shift the position to detectives. This
would cost about $60,000 more than in the 2002/03 FY. This can
be evaluated over the next two years to have a better analysis
of work loads with the combined deployment at the Moorpark
Station and available City funds.
MUSD has informed the City it cannot fund the 5 L h grade DARE
officer but promises to evaluate their budget to look for at
least a portion of its historical 40% share ($52,000) and to
apply for grants, if available. As you will recall, the City
funded 1000 of this position in the current fiscal year. The
City (Mayor Hunter and Councilmember Harper) and MUSD (Board
Member Pollock and Yarras) ad hoc Committees discussed the
desire to evaluate the DARE program over the next year and
determine if a different utilization of the assigned deputy
could be more effective and perhaps have time available for
deployment at the middle schools.
Despite the 25% reduction in Detectives, overheading of the
Administrative Sergeant, 50% split for the Captain and removal
of the Middle School Officer, the FY 2003/04 contract still
reflects an estimated increase of $335,959 (9.6 %) over 2002/03
FY.
The only other budget increases are for the replacement of one
Kawasaki motorcycle that should reach replacement mileage around
April 2004 (funded from the Equipment Replacement Fund) and the
City of Moorpark's pro -rated share of one Deputy District
Attorney to review misdemeanor cases and conduct training for
station officers. This position is supported by the City of
Thousand Oaks and will provide an assigned deputy district
attorney 3 days a week in the east County.
Community Development
For the fiscal year 2003/04 budget, the responsibility for
administration of the City Engineer agreement with Charles
Abbott Associates has been transferred from the Public Works
Director to the Director of Community Development. Funding in
the amount of $25,000 has also been included in Building and
Safety (General Fund) to cover the cost of document imaging.
City Manager's Budget Message
May 21, 2003
Page 13
As predicted in the 2002/03 budget, the Community Development
Department is projecting a deficit in the Community Development
Fund. After several years of significant construction permit
revenue increases, the City started in fiscal year 2002/03 to
experience a falling off of revenues tied to new development.
As the City approaches build -out, fewer large -scale commercial,
industrial, and residential projects will be pursued. Also,
until FEMA and the County complete the Flood Control Study some
developments with about 400 residential units cannot proceed
which further contributes to the projected deficit in the
Community Development Fund. There are a few previously- approved
projects which will generate revenues but those are projected to
decrease in FY 2003 -04.
While included in the budget, it is recommended that the vacant
Associate Planner position be eliminated and the approximate
$70,000 be used to offset the projected Community Development
Fund deficit.
Although the 2002/03 fund balance is positive, this was
accomplished by proposed transfers in the amount of $300,000
from various funds to cover development- related administrative
expenses. The details of these proposed transfers will be
discussed in a report to Council on June 4, 2003.
The current projections for fiscal year 2003/04 indicate that
spending in the Community Development Fund will exceed revenues
by $422,885, reducing the fund balance to $(401,006) at June 30,
2004. In past years, staff vacancies have led to cost savings
in both salaries /benefits and planned projects that could not be
completed. However, with staffing at normal levels, and
anticipated projects planned for the coming year, departmental
revenues will not be sufficient to cover expenses.
Obviously, the department cannot continue to operate in a
negative position and we are researching options to resolve this
problem. In the 2003/04 fiscal year the GIS Hydrology Data from
the County has been budgeted in the General Fund as opposed to
the Community Development Fund. Other options include
transferring cash from other funds that have been served by the
Community Development Department in the past two years, such as
the Traffic System Management, Citywide Traffic Mitigation,
Redevelopment Agency, Affordable Housing and Area of
Contribution Funds. An internal analysis of this will be
completed, but preliminary estimates indicate that about
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May 21, 2003
Page 14
$200,000 may be available to the Community Development Fund
which will help balance the Fund for FY ending 2003 -04. It
appears on a long -term basis the General Fund will need to
contribute approximately $350,000 per year to staff the
department to serve our citizens. This is equivalent to the
Director, Administrative Secretary and Code Enforcement
Officer's salaries and benefits ($285,779) including code
enforcement operating and legal costs for FY 2003/04.
Other ideas under consideration are to require participating
landowners to help fund the update of the General Plan and to
complete an hourly rate study to determine if user fees are at
appropriate levels. If the fund remains in a deficit position
after these actions and after we determine actual operating
results for the current year, we will return to the City Council
with a recommendation to transfer General Fund reserves to cover
the deficit and a plan to repay the General Fund in future
years. Staff will be conducting a long -term analysis of
department revenues and expenditures to determine if reductions
in Community Development expenditures and how much General Fund
support may be required in the future.
Administrative Services
Administration
The recommended budget includes $20,000 to remodel the reception
area of City hall. This project would create a more efficient
workspace for the Receptionist, create an additional work area,
and improve the design /atmosphere to better serve the public.
7 nanr ,a
The Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) recently issued
rulings that require local government agencies to significantly
change the way they value and present financial information
about the City. There are primarily two areas of interest.
First, the City must determine and present a value for
infrastructure assets, including streets. Second, the City must
completely change the way financial information is presented in
the annual reports. In order to meet these requirements by the
deadline of June 30, 2003, the City Council approved contracts
in May, 2003, with Harris & Associates to assist staff with
valuations of the City's infrastructure assets and our auditors,
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May 21, 2003
Page 15
Vavrinek, Trine & Day to restructure the financial statements.
The recommended budget includes $5,000 to cover any updates
needed for 2003/04 fiscal year.
Information Systems
During 2002/03, staff initiated the redesign of the City's
website. The consultant is currently assembling the department
information which should be completed by June 30, 2003. Phase
II of the project is proposed for fiscal year 2003/04 and is
projected to cost approximately $30,000. This will include
developing custom applications into the existing website to give
the user the ability to purchase online, complete applications
online and schedule appointments with different departments
within the City.
For the coming year, funding is also recommended to upgrade
financial software (cash receipts) and hardware, including an
additional encoding computer for Council and Commission meetings
and additional licensing requirements for Microsoft Office XP
and RntiVirus software.
Finally, $20,000 has been included in the budget to continue the
implementation of a Geographic Information System. This will be
used to purchase data from the County, provide hosting, system
updates and support and website access as well as additional
information layers.
Community Services
Park Maintenance
The total operational cost to maintain the City's parks is
projected to be $1.3 million for the 2003/04 fiscal year.
Special assessments paid by property owners will pay
approximately $534,000 of this amount, and other revenues will
cover $2,000, leaving the General Fund to fund the remaining
$764,000. This is an increase over the current year level by
approximately $116,000. The increase is a result of rising
costs for staff and overhead charges, a 3 percent increase in
contract maintenance costs and an increase in tree maintenance
activity.
City Manager's Budget Message
May 21, 2003
Page 16
There are fewer new park capital projects proposed in the
2003/04 fiscal year, than were budgeted during the current
budget. Such projects consist of the construction of a canine
park at College View Park, addition of landscape vine pockets
along the eastern block wall of the parking lot and speed humps
along the AVCP road. There were several large capital projects
in the current fiscal year budget that have not been completed
and will be carried over into the new year. These projects
include completion of AVCP Phase II, playground and basketball
court improvements at Villa Campesina Park, playground
improvements at Mountain Meadows Park, and ADA improvements at
College View Park.
Recreation
The recreation division continues to explore various on -line
registration software options. The options range from upgrading
the division's current registration software program for
approximately $15,000 to securing the services of the consultant
upgrading the City's homepage for a lesser unknown amount.
Staff continues to explore the options and it is anticipated
that the Council will be asked at a later time to consider a
recommendation and appropriate funds.
Youth Recreation Programs
During the 2003/04 fiscal year, the recreation division plans to
implement a youth scholarship program designed to financially
assist children from the City's low income families pay for
certain programs. Initially, the program will be available to
summer youth camp and teen travel camp participants. Once fully
established, the plan is to offer scholarships for youth sports
leagues and possible recreation classes where a fee is charged.
Teens
The division proposes offering the Teen Travel Camp program for
the second year, in addition to the other well established
successful teen programs. Teen Travel Camp is fully funded by
participant fees. During the current fiscal year, staff added
cost for police presence at the larger teen events such as
Moorpark After Dark, Band Jams, and the Battle of the Bands
event. This practice has been continued in the fiscal year
2003/04 proposed budget.
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May 21, 2003
Page 17
Communitv Events
Costs for the 3rd of July Fireworks Event decrease in the 2003/04
fiscal year over the current year budget as a result of the one-
time -only expenditures for the City's 20th year anniversary. The
new fiscal year budget includes one new event - Christmas Tree
Lighting Ceremony. The event was held in the past, but
discontinued several years ago. The division plans to combine
the event with the annual Santa Train sponsored by Metrolink.
The department proposes that the three -day Apricot Festival
continue for a second year.
Transit
The proposed 2003/04 fiscal year budget includes the purchase of
two (2) new buses to be funded from the City's Traffic System
Management Fund. This will bring the City's fleet to a total of
four (4) buses. Over the past couple of years, staff has
received requests for bus service on minor City observed
holidays. As a result, the proposed budget includes expanding
the number of bus service days (6 days) to include minor City -
observed holidays at a cost of $5,500.
Fiscal year 2002;03 marked the City's third and final year of
its expanded transit system demonstration program. As a result,
the City needs to achieve a farebox ratio of 14.9 percent by the
end of fiscal year 2002/03. The 2001/02 audit showed only 12.75
percent. The current farebox ratio is approximately 14 percent.
If the farebox ratio is not met, the City could potentially be
asked to make up the difference using General Funds or Traffic
System Management Funds. This would cost approximately $8,000.
Typically, if an operation is making a good -faith effort, they
will be given additional years to attempt to reach their farebox
goal and still be allowed to use their local TDA allocation to
fund 100 percent of their bus operations. However, the City may
want to consider reducing service by eliminating the first and
last runs on both routes increasing the farebox ratio to
approximately 16 percent and saving the City approximately
$40,000 annually in TDA expenditures. The combined ridership on
the four runs averages 20.45 riders per day. It is recommended
that a smaller reduction in service be implemented by
eliminating only the last run on Route 2 (6:10 p.m. start time),
which averages 1.79 riders per day, increasing the farebox ratio
to approximately 16 percent and saving the City approximately
$10,000 annually. During fiscal year 2003/04, staff will
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May 21, 2003
Page 18
continue to work to increase ridership through promotional
efforts.
Animal /Vector Control
There are approximately 1,609 Moorpark dogs and 208 cats
licensed through Ventura County; however, it is estimated that
the actual number of dogs and cats in Moorpark is significantly
greater. Revenue generated by licensing fees are used to off-
set the contractual costs to the County for shelter operations.
The City spends approximately $45,000 a year on the County
contract alone, and an additional $120,000 on in -house efforts,
including 65 percent of two full -time employees. During the
2003/04 fiscal year, staff will be evaluating potential options
for canvassing the City's dog and cat owners to increase the
number of licensed pets as well as identifying methods to notify
owners of annual renewals. It is anticipated that staff will
present the Council with a program recommendation. No funds are
being requested at this time.
The City has a ground lease for the site of the Animal - Vector
Control building. The City owns the building. In 1999, the
City entered into a lease agreement with the County Water Works
District #1 that expires on June 30, 2004. It calls for a 10%
increase in the rent annually. The current lease payment is
$352.72 per month, or $4,232.64 per year. In July, the monthly
amount will increase to $387.99 per month, or $4,655.90
annually. There are sufficient funds in the proposed budget to
pay for the increase in the rent /lease payments.
Solid Waste
As a result of the new refuse franchise agreements, the City
will generate about a $15,000 increase in franchise revenue.
Public Works
Lighting and Landscaping District
As reported by the Public Works Director, several of the
Lighting and Landscaping (L &L) District zones continue to face
deficit fund positions, as assessment revenues have not been
adequate to pay all lighting and landscaping related expenses.
As stated in a staff report from the Public works Director dated
City Manager's Budget Message
May 21, 2003
Page 19
April 25, 2003, last November the City Council approved fund
transfers from the General Fund and the Gas Tax Fund in the
aggregate amount of $92,340 to "zero -out" FY 01/02 year -end
deficit amounts in certain of the assessment district funds.
That staff report went on to state that a like action will be
required in November 2003 (estimated aggregate amount = $40,230)
and again in November 2004 (estimated amount = $60,045).
Prior to the 2001/02 fiscal year, it had been our policy that
the L &L District(s) would only be charged the direct cost of
providing these services (electricity costs, landscape contract
costs, etc.) However, beginning in the 2001/02 fiscal year, we
began charging the larger assessment district zones for some of
the staff time required to oversee the contracts and administer
the districts. For the 2003/04 fiscal year, we will continue to
limit these charges to only those zones with fund balances in
excess of $25,000.
City Clerk
For the City Clerk's division, staff intends to continue to
focus on records retention, including carrying over funds
budgeted for the 2003 -03 fiscal year in combination with a 2003-
04 allocation of $5,000 to hire a qualified consultant to update
the City's Records Retention Schedule and conduct training on
legal requirements for records retention. The $30,000 shown
under new programs for election expenses is expected to be
developer funded, and is based on the estimated expenses for a
special election if the North Park project is approved and a
special election is required to comply with the City's "SOAR"
ordinance.
City Manager
Redevelopment Agency
In the Governor's May budget revision, he proposes about a $250
million cut in redevelopment funding with increasingly larger
cuts every year for 15 years. This is the same as was proposed
in January. The Agency's ERAF shift for fiscal year 02/03 was
$84,000. For 2003/04, early estimates indicate that the funding
cut would represent about 8% of the Agency's annual tax
increment, or about $280,000 for the coming year. No provision
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May 21, 2003
Page 20
for this has been made in the recommended budget and adjustments
will be required if the legislature agrees to this
recommendation.
Economic Development - The Agency budget includes
recommendations for $10,000 to continue the Business Enhancement
Program; $30,000 for the preparation of a new Five -Year
Implementation Plan (2004 -2009) which is a statutory requirement
and to conduct a comprehensive review of the Redevelopment
Agency and the project. Funds have also been included for
services to maintain current agency reporting obligations and
programs.
Housing - $4,000 is recommended for administration of the
CalHome Mobile Home program. The Council had previously
authorized the use of CDBG funds for this purpose; however,
staff has since determined that redevelopment housing funds are
more appropriate for these costs.
As in past years, the Agency will pass through tax increment
revenues on to MUSD and other agencies in the county. However,
beginning in the 02/03 fiscal year, the Agency also returns
approximately $1 million in tax increment revenues to the County
in compliance with the Agency's pass- through tax agreements.
This is an increase from approximately $600,000 in 01/02 fiscal
year. The Agency will make principal and interest payments as
follows:
• 1999 Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds $915,252
• 2001 Tax Allocation Bonds $606,573
Leaal Services
Litigation and other legal costs paid from the General Fund have
declined in the last year and staff projects these costs to
remain low in the coming year. Whenever appropriate, the cost
of legal services is charged to development projects. As in the
past, funding for litigation is appropriated by the Council
separately as the need arises.
City Council
Our cost for Local Agency Formation Commission for 2003/04 is
estimated to be $5,200. In addition, funding in the amount of
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May 21, 2003
Page 21
$4,255 has been included for VCOG membership; $2,810 for SCAG
and $10,320 for League of California Cities membership.
The Budget Document
The City Manager's Recommended budget has been provided to each
City Council Member in two binders. The first, labeled "City
Manager's Operating and Capital Improvement Budget" contains
this budget message, information about City revenues, several
summary tables and graphs, a budget summary for each
departmental budget unit, an organization chart and list of
staff positions for each department, and a list of capital
improvement projects.
The second binder, also labeled "Support Documentation" contains
only detailed information about recommended expenditures for
each department.
Capital Improvement Budget
The Public Works Director has prepared a seven -year Capital
Improvement Plan for street and related projects that will be
presented to the City Council soon. The capital improvement
projects included in this recommended budget are in compliance
with the draft CIP being prepared for the City Council's
consideration.
Because capital improvement projects span many years, the budget
appropriation for these projects is carried forward from year to
year until the project is complete. The amounts shown for the
2003/04 fiscal year will be adjusted after conclusion of the
2002/03 fiscal year, when actual project expenses to date are
tallied.
The City has proposed a very aggressive project list for fiscal
year 2003 -04 totaling $28.7 million dollars. Please refer to
this document for more detailed information about each proposed
capital improvement project.
It should be noted that the following projects are proposed to
be partially funded from the Endowment Fund:
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May 21, 2003
Page 22
• Police Services Facility $3,250,000
• City Hall Facility $1,100,000
• Corporation Yard $2,489,827
Total $6,839,827
This will leave the Endowment Fund with a projected fund balance
of $3,384,672. The funding for the Police Services Facility
will be a loan from the Endowment Fund and will be paid back
over the next several years from police facilities fees.
Buildout for residential is expected by 2020 and non - residential
by 2025 with a projected police facilities fee at current rates
totaling $3.1 million. The police facilities fee will be
proposed to be increased during the 2003/04 fiscal year and thus
the Endowment Fund should be fully repaid at buildout.
Summary
The recommended budget includes no new programs or increased
services (with the exception of a few very low -cost items) and
is basically status -quo from the 2002/03 fiscal year with the
exception of the changes in sheriff staffing. Staff will
continue to monitor both the on -going State Budget crisis and
the City's local revenue receipts and expenditures on a monthly
basis to maintain a balanced budget.
Several points should be emphasized:
There is a long term need for additional General Fund revenue to
fund:
• the maintenance of the new police, city yard and city
hall facilities,
• health care cost increases averaging 20% effective
January 1, 2004 costing the General Fund an additional
$46,115 annually,
• PERS retirement cost increases projected to jump from
1.102% to 3.581% effective 7/1/03 and then again jump
to approximately 8% effective 7/1/04 costing the
General Fund $59,664 in 03/04 and approximately
$108,000 for 04/05,
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May 21, 2003
Page 23
• at least some portion of the Community Development
staff costs (Director, Secretary and Code Enforcement
Officer positions are estimated to cost $350,000 in FY
03/04),
• long term street maintenance needs since Gas Tax
provides only for staff and basic maintenance. We
currently use TDA and grant funds to fund slurry,
overlay and reconstruction projects,
• GASB 34 potential costs for long -term infrastructure
replacement costs for parks, streets, etc.,
• the cost allocation plan, while appropriate does serve
to drain dollars from other funds. The goal should be
to have enough General Fund surplus to fund this cost
($1,275,318 for FY 03/04),
• assessment district subsidies projected to be
approximately $60,000 for FY 03/04. The City
postponed the planned opinion survey on this matter in
early 2003 when the State budget deficit projection
worsened with concern that City revenues (VLF, ERAF
shifts) would be negatively impacted.
The City is fortunate to have professional and dedicated
employees. My thanks to the Department Managers and their
support staff and finance staff for their outstanding work,
interdepartmental cooperation and commitment in preparing this
balanced budget. As in the past, the Budget summary will be
available on the City's website at www.ci.moorpark.ca.us.
Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council receive the recommended
Operating and Capital Improvements Budget for fiscal year
2003/04 and set a budget workshop for May 28, 2003.
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- MOORPARK CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA REPORT
TO: The Honorable City Council
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FROM: Steven Kueny, City Manager ���
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DATE: May 15, 2003 (CC Meeting of 5 -21 -2003)
SUBJECT: Consider Mission Statement, Priorities, Goals and
Objectives for Fiscal Year 2003/2004
The City Manager's recommended "Mission Statement, Priorities,
Goals and Objectives" for the City of Moorpark for fiscal year
2003/2004 will be presented to the City Council for its
consideration on May 21, 2003.
It is recommended that the City Council consider the proposed
priorities, goals and objectives at the same time it considers
the City Manager's proposed budgets.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Consider the priorities, goals and objectives on May 28, 2003.
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MOORPARK CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA REPORT
TO: The Honorable City Council
FROM: Steven Kueny, City Manager ,�)`�
DATE: May 20, 2003 (CC Meeting of May 21, 2003)
SUBJECT: Consider Mission Statement, Priorities, Goals and
Objectives for Fiscal Year 2003/2004
Attached are the proposed Mission Statement, Priorities, Goals
and Objectives for FY 2003/2004. It shows the proposed changes
from FY 2002/2003 in legislative format. It also includes the
City Council designated "Top Ten (10) Priorities."
It is generally acknowledged that with current staff levels,
there are many more objectives listed than can be reasonably
expected to be accomplished in the year. In fact, many of the
objectives will take several years to fully complete. A written
status report on the various priorities and objectives is not
included as part of this report. The City Council Monthly
Report provides a status on most of these items as well as other
staff work efforts. Staff will respond to specific Council
questions when this matter is considered.
In prior years, the proposed objectives were submitted to the
City Council as part of the annual budget process and usually
reviewed informally as part of the budget deliberations. Formal
consideration of the objectives usually followed adoption of the
budget.
Since 2002, the Council has considered the objectives prior to
preparation of the budget with the purpose of having more
correlation between the Council approved objectives and City
Manager proposed budget. To this end, the Council received a
status report in February 2003. The City Council subsequently
met in separate, joint meetings with the Parks and Recreation
City Council Agenda Report
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May 20, 2003 (CC Meeting of May 21, 2003)
Page 2
Commission and Planning Commission and discussed the City's
priorities. Some of the items discussed are included in the
proposed priorities, goals, and objectives.
The report to the Council for the February 5, 2003 meeting
included a list of 47 other potential objectives. Of these,
eleven have been proposed either for deletion from the list or
included on the list of proposed objectives for 2003/2004, as
noted below, and five additional items are proposed to be added
to the list of potential objectives.
Potential Objectives
1. Conduct a community -wide survey to measure the level of
satisfaction residents feel about City services, develop a
program to regularly solicit public input and feedback
regarding service satisfaction, and continue to implement a
system to track customer requests and complaints.
2. Tape a minimum of two (2) special City- sponsored events or
meetings for replay supporting public information and
community promotion efforts and evaluate the feasibility of
taping a video about Moorpark City government.
3. Design and construct electrical system for decorative
lighting on High Street, utilizing recently constructed
underground conduit system.
4. Implement Neighborhood Preservation Program.
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6. Conduct an Organization and Management Study and prepare an
implementation plan.
7. Analyze potential for franchising of telephone services
providers that provide cable television services.
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8. Taping monthly announcements of upcoming city- sponsored
activities for replay on the City Government Channel.
9. Evaluate feasibility of establishing a teen center.
10. Apply for "Tree City U.S.A." designation after adoption of
Amended Tree Ordinance.
11. Evaluate feasibility of lighting additional parks and
recreation facilities including Arroyo Vista Community Park
(AVCP) multi - purpose court and second softball field, two
basketball courts at Mountain Meadows Park, and proposed
skatepark.
12. Develop inventory of natural open space properties owned by
City and HOA's and other privately owned property
restricted by conservation easement or other development
condition or limitation.
13. Install winter holiday decorations on street light poles at
various locations in the City.
14. Adopt formal traffic policies.
15. Install a compressed natural gas (CNG) pumping station for
City and public use in Moorpark.
16. Conduct an Arbor Day event.
17. . Proposed 2003/04 FY Objective
18. Utility undergrounding projects.
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21. Specific Plan for area west E)F
side of Les Azngeles Avenue. Proposed 2003/04 FY Objective
22. Rental Inspection Ordinance.
23. Expand Arroyo Vista Recreation Center and gym.
24. Work with property owner to improve west City entry.
25. Develop plan for recreational use of detention basin in
Specific Plan No. 1.
26. Electronic message sign.
27. Install traffic signal at eastbound SR 118 Collins
Drive /Los Angeles Avenue off ramp.
28. Work with Historical Society on finalizing a site for its
proposed facility.
29. Develop policies for Arts in Public Places expenditures.
30. Develop guidelines for fine and cultural arts expenditures.
31. !ns!:-.all Tierra Rejada Read median landseapiflq. Proposed
2003/04 FY Objective
32. Landscaping improvements and signage for Arroyo Vista
Community Park entry.
33. Landscape north side of Poindexter Avenue from Gabbert Road
east to vicinity of Chaparral School.
34. Establish apricot orchard at one or more locations for
community's historical purposes.
35. Evaluate feasibility of establishing a publicly owned,
privately operated equestrian center.
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36. Work with Caltrans to install landscaping and decorative
pavement at Tierra Rejada Road /SR 23 ramps.
37. Develop program to assist City employees as first -time
buyers to purchase housing in the City.
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39. Consider feasibility of pedestrian bridge on Los Angeles
Avenue (SR 118) in vicinity of Moorpark Avenue.
40. Consider feasibility of pedestrian bridge over Poindexter
Avenue and Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) from Specific Plan
No. 1.
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P 4SYTL1 t� 'CT _
Proposed 2003/04 FY Objective
43. Establish Civic Hall of Fame to recognize city enhancement
efforts by individuals and organizations.
44. T T.-.. e t- -ems- fE
Proposed 2003/04 FY Objective
45. Upgrade Community Center kitchen facilities.
46. Gvnduet: a cvncfner£iial demand st,.Ay te - Elelerm Fie—c ppr —ep—r- uc
e - €ems- G i t-� - b 1 d -e t Proposed
2003/04 FY Objective
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May 20, 2003 (CC Meeting of May 21, 2003)
Page 6
47. Construct a second lighted basketball court at Griffin
College View Park.
48. Develop recommendations for public_ art at_Arroyo Vista
Recreation Center and College View Park.
49. Evaluate feasibility__and cost for modifying traffic signal
pedestrian crossing devices for use by vision impaired and
physically disabled persons as well as upgrading to include
time display.
50. Construct restroom at Glenwood Park.
51. Evaluate feasibility of landscaping remaining portion of
Monte Vista Nature Park and adjacent properties with native
vegetation.
52. Evaluate feasibility of relocating the Metrolink layover
facility.
The proposed list of 2003/2004 objectives includes twenty (20)
new objectives, including development of the Moorpark Human
Services Complex, a part of which is the next phase of locating
a permanent site for Catholic Charities (Objective F.14. in
2002/2003). The list also includes thirteen (13) completed
objectives inclusive of F.14. There are 99 proposed objectives
for 2003/2004.
At its February 5, 2003 meeting, the City Council concurred that
the priority to "Construct Arroyo Vista Community Park Phase II
and evaluate feasibility of a second vehicular access" would be
deleted from the list to recognize the imminent construction of
the park improvements. The second part of this priority was to
be retained as an objective with a focus on potential use of the
existing pedestrian bridge for one -way vehicular traffic. Staff
was directed to make a recommendation for a new priority item
for Council consideration.
It is recommended that the construction of the Moorpark Human
Services Complex be added as the new priority for 2003/2004.
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Re: Mission Statement, Priorities, Goals and Objectives
May 20, 2003 (CC Meeting of May 21, 2003)
Page 7
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Mission Statement, Priorities, Goals and Objectives for
Fiscal Year 2003/2004.
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CITY OF MOORPARK
Mission Statement, Priorities, Goals, and
Objectives
FY 20022003/20032004
CITY OF MOORPARK
Mission Statement, Priorities, Goals, and Objectives
For FY 20022003/28032004
CITY MISSION STATEMENT
Striving to preserve and improve the quality of life in Moorpark.
TOP TEN (10) PRIORITIES*
1. Construct new City Hall and Corporate Yard Facility. (F2 &
F9F 18 )
2. Construct police station. (F1?C10 & F15)
3. Comprehensive update of General Plan Land Use and
Circulation Elements and adopt updated OSCAR Element to
insure internal consistency among all elements of the
General Plan. (G4, & G11 —& G16)
4. Widen Los Angeles Avenue /New Los Angeles Avenue (SR118) to
six travel lanes from Tierra Rejada Road to SR 23 Freeway
with a raised median and traffic signal interconnect system.
(Cl a) , b) , c) , & d)
5. Truck ban on Los Angeles /New Los Angeles Avenue (SR118) and
permanent truck scale facility west of the City. (C5 & C7)
6. Widening of Moorpark Avenue /Walnut Canyon Road from Los
Angeles Avenue (SR118) to north City limits. (C11 & C12)
7. Gens'L-raet AEreye Vista GeFaFfluni:Ey Park Phase 11 and evalt:tate
feasibility ef a- seeend eu-l-ar aeeese. (F3)Construct
Moorpark Human Services Complex. (F13)
8. Increase City's General Fund revenue through enhancement of
existing revenue sources including business attraction and
retention programs and establishment of additional revenue
sources. (D1, D2, D5, D7, D11, D12, D13, D14, D15, D16, D17,
F 10 , Fr3 , &-2,- )
9. Enhance open space and greenbelt areas and determine
feasibility of establishing a trail system along the Arroyo
Simi and work with other public agencies to develop a
comprehensive Arroyo Simi Management Plan that incorporates
flood control, habitat preservation /restoration, and
recreation components. (G5 & G15)
10. Develop and implement program to encourage new multi and
single family housing on underutilized sites within the
Downtown Specific Plan area and increase the number of
affordable housing units. (B5, B6, B119, & G8)
* The objectives listed are as shown in legislative format with
this draft.
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DEPARTMENTAL GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
The abbreviation used after each objective indicates which
department has responsibility for it. If more than one
abbreviation is used, the first one shown has primary
responsibility for that objective. The abbreviations and
corresponding departments used are as follows:
(ACM)
Assistant City Manager
(AS)
Administrative Services
(CA)
City Attorney
(CC)
City Clerk
(CD)
Community Development
(CE)
City Engineer
(CM)
City Manager
(CS)
Community Services
(MRA)
Moorpark Redevelopment Agency
(PD)
Police Department__
(PW)
Public Works
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. 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. (ACM)
2. -Evaluate — the - -f c-- asi- bil- iEy —and - le ality o all
eleetrenie - Fnessages —i re m the nlie—t e be e,a b-
the Mayer and l .., t-., during t-, Ce i l
ffleetin (AS & GG) Com leted
'3 Evaluate t 1, e feasibility f _ a paperless G• r G e • 1
Completed
24. Develep and iffiplement an Complete enhanced city web
site that provides the pub3lie —with a- variet�y—° -t
i n f e rma t i-en-- abu -e-i t y serviees ineludin�f separate
pale for reerea; ien pr gr _ rts�- downloadable brochures
L - ^ J - -
of City services and submission of electronic messages
pertaining to City Council, Planning Commission, and
Parks and Recreation Commission meeting agenda items
prior to 1_00 p.m. on day of _ meeting. (AS & CC)
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B. Revitalize downtown Moorpark with a focus on High Street and
the surrounding business district and residential
neighborhoods, which includes consideration of public rail
transit, potential for increased residential density, and
governmental and related public uses.
1. Coordinate the City's efforts to resolve concerns with
day laborers. (MRA)
2. Complete project to landscape the railroad frontage
property along Moorpark Avenue, including the vacant
area west of the south Metrolink parking lot. (CS &
MRA)
3. Install landscaping and downtown identification signs
at entrances to High Street. (MRA)
4. Complete the eptua'- design for the Spring Road
widenin- _project from the railroad tracks south to Los
Angeles Avenue, te determine t design (sidewalk,
Y , lanes, bike -laneq, - medians, parkways
signs, e-.e.) _and proceed with
right -of -way acquisition. (PW)
5. Review and consider revisions to the Downtown Specific
Plan including but not limited to the and eengider
flied e : en-ze euri=ent vision, policies, land use,
zoning and development standards and uses for
City /Agency owned properties. (CD & MRA -& GD)
6. Develop program to encourage new multi and single
family housing projects on underutilized sites within
the Downtown Specific Plan area and consider
feasibility of City /MRA acquisition of selected sites.
(MRA & CD)
7. Install improved street lighting on designated downtown
residential streets. (MRA & PW)
8. Prepare amendment to Moorpark Redevelopment Plan and
related ballot measure to ^��d reestablish eminent
domain authority and -- related ballot measure. (MRA, CA
& CC)
9. Medify land use and iening -and prepare rel,at a
de euments and --e e gs tr e et r= h ree-a f €ems
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en Aqenep ew=e'd -5 1t: c -z c Millard Street and 1.e5
- ---��•
�enuc . T Completed
10. r t t «
ewned preperr::y. 44RA & PW4- Completed
449. Acquire site and construct mini -park within Downtown
Specific Plan area. (MRA & _CS)
10. Acquire property and prepare conceptual development
plan for expansion of Poindexter Park. (CS)
1. 1 . _ Prepare General_ Plan_ Amendment for Land Use Element and
Zoning Code modification for the affordable housing
site as part of the West Pointe Homes /_ William Lyon
Homes Development Agreement. (CD)
i2. Complete update of Redevelopment Implementation Plan_
for 1999 -2004 and prepare draft Implementation Plan for
2004 -2009. (MRA)
13. Prepare report on health and longevity of High Street
pepper trees and related maintenance and replacement
plan for City Council consideration by December 31,
2003. (CS)
C. Improve traffic circulation and mitigate impacts on the
movement of traffic through the City.
1. Work with Caltrans to complete a number of projects
including: (PW)
a) Obtain G lTr ns C_altrans approval for construction
of a raised median on Los Angeles Avenue /New Los
Angeles Avenue from west city limits to SR-23
Freeway.
b) 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;
c) C_orstruct__ the Los
Angeles Avenue at Beltramo Road widening project;
d) Complete design and acquire right -of -way to widen
Los Angeles Avenue between Spring Road and
Moorpark Avenue.
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2. Complete report on the Citywide Traffic Mitigation fee
and develop more precise information on the proposed
east /west route that addresses local issues, including
retention of consultant for an implementation plan
pertaining to the level of improvement required to
serve as an east /west transportation corridor, cost,
funding alternatives, and plan for phased
implementation. (CD-.&-PW & GB)
3. Desire- Construct traffic signal interconnect system on
Tierra Rejada Road from Los Angeles Avenue d
to SR 23 Freeway to possibly
include evaluate petcnt�- 4 use of
permissive /reet�etive- protected left turns at certain
intersections (PW).
4. Acquire right -of -way and improve Los Angeles Avenue
(East) from Condor Drive west to 1,500 feet east of
Spring Road. (PW)
5. Obtain a truck ban on SR 118 (except freeway portion).
(PW)
6. Install bus benches and shelters at selected City bus
stops. (CS)
7. Work with VCTC, CHP, Caltrans, and County of Ventura to
site a permanent truck scale facility west of the City.
(PW & ACM)
8. Monitor Caltrans' efforts to develop improvement plan
for widening of SR 118 west of Moorpark City limits
including proposed improvements at the SR 118 and SR
34 /Donlon Road intersection. (PW)
9. Ddesign €er the modification,
improvement, and widening of the rail crossings at
Spring Road and at Moorpark Avenue. (PW)
10. nreeee w th Complete construction of street
realignment and signalization at the intersection of
Flinn Avenue, Second Street and Spring Road. (PW)
11. Proceed with the development of the design and
acquisition of additional right -of -way necessary to
provide two southbound lanes on Moorpark Avenue (SR 23)
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between Casey Road and Los Angeles Avenue (SR 118).
(PW & CD)
12. Coordinate efforts of various developers to construct
improvements to Walnut Canyon Road (SR 23) from Casey
Road to north City limits to provide lane widening,
paved shoulders, and striped median. (CD & PW -& GD)
13. Complete report on petert-=az alternative road
alignments for SR-23 between Broadway and Los Angeles
Avenue . ( CD, PW &-7---CE -& ED)
14. Amend Genera_ 1 P_ lan_ Circulation Element to include High
Street west of Moorpark Avenue (SR 23) as�a local
collector street. (CD)
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. Prepare a City marketing brochure and related materials
for business attraction and retention. (MRA)
3. Revise park land dedication ordinance and Par -k raster
Plan and evaluate adequacy of current parks
improvements fee for commercial and industrial
development. Fvaltiar=e -F, he f _ � _�-,_, _ of _r - b , shi
l
iFeplaeement at parks. (CS, CD & AS)
4. Submit the seven -year Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
for City Council's consideration by December 31, 20032.
(PW)
5. Complete a comprehensive fee study for development
related fees for consistency with current direct and
indirect costs. (AS)
6. Implement Cost Recovery Program for Code Enforcement.
(CD & AS)
7. Develop improved cost and time accounting addressing
when to use flat fee amounts instead of deposits for
planning and engineering fees and develop real time
billing rates for all departments. (AS & CD)
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8. Develop plan for expenditure of Traffic Systems
Management monies collected from development projects
for improvement of air quality. (CD & CS —&-G9)
9. -f9pl e_-_"l e. nt— pregrcllT z-e insure departmental ---r__-s_b -1 it
and a e e ebb i 1 i t u f- e —maintaining the inverrt-ery and
preteetin(j tt-pe —City's fixed er (AS) ---Completed
1- 8- 9.Develop an equitable basis for requirement on new
development projects to provide Affordable Housing
units and /or pay in lieu fees and for calculating the
amount of Traffic Systems Management (TSM) fees. (CD,-
MRA & AS)
3-10. Implement an electronic imaging system fee to be
eelleet.ed paid prior to or concurrently with final
building permit issuance to pay the City's
costs for scanning approved building permits and plans_
iflte an e- leetieI - (CD & CC - env)
111. e-- Complete efforts to implement GASB
34 requirements to record infrastructure as capital
assets and modify annual financial reports to include a
government -wide component. (AS, PW & CS)
1-- 3--12. Evaluate potential uses for parcels deeded to City
by SDI. (ACM)
4 -4.13. Conduct citywide mail ballot to seek increase in
assessments for street lighting and landscaping. (PW &_
CS & PW)
! S :-Be Adel ep--a -G i t=-y } mpebind — €ee € e r p reee g s i r J ef t e d
vehicles. { M PD) Completed
1- 6-;14. Develop a fee program for businesses requiring
inspection to insure NPDES compliance. (PW & AS)
15. Evaluate feasibility of establishing a fee on all
building_permits for _new construction to assist with
fundinq updates of General Plan elements. (CD & AS)
16. Complete a commercial demand study to determine
appEopriat_e range of_comme_rcial acreage for cites at
build out for City Council consideration by October 31
2003. (CD)
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17. Conduct a comprehensive analysis of Moorpark
Redevelopment Agency finance projections, iricludin(a
cash flow and bonding capacity. (MRA)
E. Reduce the potential for juvenile crime through intervention
and prevention efforts.
1. Develop a Youth Master Plan in collaboration with the
various agencies that serve Moorpark youth, including
MUSD and Moorpark Boys and Girls Club, and interested
residents to identify existing needs, services and
programs. (CS)
2. Work with community groups and school district to
address violence intervention and drug use among
teenagers. (PD & CS)
3. Determine a location and construct a permanent
skatepark. (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. Develop conceptual design proposal for new City Hall,
council chambers, and other government offices and
complete necessary property acquisition. (ACM)
3. Prcp=V_ a pre __ed CqEplete construction
€ems -devel opment of Arroyo Vista Community Park Phase II
and evaluate feasibility of a seeend-regular vehicular
seeessuse of the pedestrian bridge. (CS & PW)
4. Prepare Complete standard development project
conditions of approval used for each type of
entitlement. (CD)
5. Update and revise-the Subdivision Ordinance and pi=esen
it to the for City Council consideration and fems
adoption by December 31, 2003-2. (CD, CA & CE)
6. Complete a policy and procedures manual for code
enforcement activities. (CD)
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7. Bevelep --- Complete a Citing Procedures Ordinance €ez y
Rd r` an e_Fd an^ making any
violation of a City Ordinance subject to an
administrative fine or penalty for City Council
ccnsideration and ado tion b December 31, 2003. (CD &
CA )
8. Pte- Complete Guidelines for Preparation of
Landscape and Irrigation Plans. (CD)
9. Prepare an Accounting Policies and Procedures Manual
and revise Purchasing Ordinance and related procedures.
(AS)
10. Complete negotiation of cable television franchise
renewals with Adelphia for City Council consideration
by June -�G December 31, 2003. (ACM)
!!.Prepare ad „inistrat i ve pe l iei e s €ewe e f e- Rai -and
zn=- net: - ,aeeess by G; t,. mp =eyees. - (A-S-}- Completed
12.11. Evaluate the feasibility of on -line park
reservations and registration for recreation programs.
(CS & AS)
-1-3. -12. Consider options for funding construction and
maintenance of a community aquatic facility. (CS)
3:4.- in --eel ctien with ether ins,. - _„te r ne±e , wxk
t1i Gar=helie Gharit:ies t l to U TLLTUlno4 site
111
Meerpark. '--�,� Completed
13. In conjunction_ with other agencies, coordinate
preparation of the conceptual plan, design and
financing plan and construction of the Moorpark Human
Services Complex for the provision of health and social
services to the residents of Moorpark_ -(MRA)
1S. emp l et-e arc(e t-i-a t , ef refuge f r e , s e fer City
-
cv^mni^il eens deratiezr- zneludi i ter 't^d
serviee- by- Deeember 31, 2002 —W-G4- Completed
46 -14. Evaluate City's law enforcement needs and
priorities and related allocation of resources. (CM &
PD) .
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X15. Develop eeneeptual and final design for police
station including space for and —dete - feas b l i r
of siti-n�California Highway Patrol offices ai:id
and initiate
construction. (ACM & PD)
416. Eva l;aa -te- €easibilit�y and
— ix�p1ex�en*
energy— tien— measures fer Gity facil iea
-- , ..,a, the - -eat - fear — €e e cyst =- --rd
dDetermine feasibility and cost for electrical
generator to serve Arroyo Vista Recreation Center. (IrS
ACS )
1:9.17. Update City's Record Retention Schedule to conform
to federal and state law and prepare for increased
destruction of paper records. (CC)
28.18. Develop final design plans for a new Corporate
Yard for the Public Works and Community Services
maintenance functions and initiate construction. (PW &
CS)
2 2. 2G X T 1"1- J- C t CI , -
S mitt F- dispensers 1 1 C� parks.
-.L
Completed.
.Gen-st —uell seeena „t r m /eefiee ; o-n/st -ems` f ; , ; t, at-
/
Completed
219. Construct a play lot and half court basketball
court at Villa Campesina Park. (CS)
24.20.-.----.Install new playground equipment in both play lot
areas at Mountain Meadows Park. (CS)
24. install new pai-k name fflenidmeSt siij99 at Villa n
Pa-t- rr-- rnerrrca -i n Me &d6ws -- Park, -asn d -- T- 3- erra-- Rej-a• c -zrr�
(CG) Completed
2-6 -21 iffip omen Complete initial phase of GIS
application. (AS)
27.1 glemenrz; database systiem fer traek±'Rg analyzin�j _ na
staff �- time —eha-rye e. Completed
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issue e i t at i ems-€ er v i e l a t i e n- e€-animal een«. re l
previsiens of the Completed
22. Construct a canine park at Colle e View Park. (CS)
23. Evaluate_ feasibility of using a contractor to perform a
citvwide canvassing for animal licensing. (CS)
24. Evaluate feasibility of in-house processing of parking
citations. (PW & AS)
25. Evaluate feasibility of constructing a second point of
egress for the south Metrolink parking lot. (CS, PW &
MRA)
26. Develop guidelines and procedures implementing a Youth
Scholarship_ Program for eligible low income
participants in city recreation programs. -(CS)
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. (ACM)
2. Plan and conduct an emergency response exercise
involving the City Council and a simulated emergency
response drill and update City's SEMS Multi Hazard
Functional Plan (Emergency Plan) and improve
communication capabilities of the City's EOC. (ACM &
PD)
3. Develop Ordinances and related policies and program
guidelines for collection and use of Art in Public
Places and Tree and Landscape fees. (CS & CD)
4. Complete an the updated of the _OSCAR Element of the
General Plan, the related and preeess GPA and
environmental documentation and update the Park Master
Plan to be consistent with the updated
OSCAR Element bx June 30, 2004. (CD & CS)
5. Develop options to enhance open space and greenbelt
areas for consideration by the City Council. (CM & CD)
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6. 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. (CD)
7. Prepare a Business Recovery Plan. (AS)
8. Develop affordable housing assistance programs in
conjunction with residential development projects in
the City and develop a program for affordable housing
assistance projects utilizing redevelopment set aside
funds and other available funding sources to increase
the affordable housing stock in Moorpark. (MRA)
9. Work with State of California to achieve appropriate
reuse of former Caltrans yard including widening of Los
Angeles Avenue. (CD & MRA)
10. Develop plan and conceptual design for City entry
signs. (GS &PW, CS & CD)
11. Initiate comprehensive update to General Plan Land Use
and Circulation Elements and insure internal
consistency among all General Plan Elements. (CD)
12. Consider amendments to the Zoning Ordinance to allow
greater use of a variety of residential development
concepts to ensure optimum open space and recreation
amenities while achieving appropriate densities. (CD)
13. Establish design standards for commercial, industrial,
and residential development projects. (CD)
14. Complete landscaping improvements on south side of Los
Angeles Avenue east of Tierra Rejada Road. (PW & CS)
15. Conduct study to determine feasibility of establishing
a trail system along the Arroyo Simi through the City
and east to connect to trail system in Simi Valley.
(PW & CD)
16. Process amendments to City Zoninge Ordinance including
';parking, entitlements, signage and second
dwelling units. (CD)
17. Analyze feasibility and if feasible, prepare policy and
standards requiring installation of a photovoltaic
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system for residential projects for consideration by
Planning Commission and City Council by june 3ODecember
31, 2003. (CD)
18. Pam- Imp_lement__activities to celebrate City's 20th
anniversary of incorporation. (CS)
19. Initiate Tree Lighting Ceremony community event in
conjunction with the Metrolink Santa Train program_
(CS)
20. Process proposed North Park Specific Plan and related
envi_ronme_ntal document, GPA, _ Zone Change, development
agreement, sphere of influence amendment and annexation
for City Council consideration. (CD, CM & CC)
21. Install landscapina_in the Tierra_Rfjada Road median
from Spring Road to easterly city limits. (PW & CS)
22. Update city -'s 1995 Master Drainage Plan and incorporate
needed improvements into Cap ital_Improvement Program_
(PW & CD)
23. Prepare Specific Plan for the Virginia Colony area of
city. (CD)
24. Establish Underground Utility District to under ground
electrical transmission lines on Los Angeles Avenue (SR
118) from Shasta Avenue to Millard Street. (PW)
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