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Home My WebLink AboutMIN 2014 0115 CC SA REG MINUTES OF THE MEETINGS OF THE MOORPARK CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK ("SUCCESSOR AGENCY") Moorpark, California January 15, 2014 A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark and the Successor Agency was held on January 15, 2014, in the Council Chambers of said City located at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California. All items listed are heard and acted upon by the City Council unless otherwise noted. 1. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Parvin called the meeting to order at 7:29 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Joe Vacca, Principal Planner, led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Mikos, Millhouse, Pollock, Van Dam, and Mayor Parvin. Staff Present: Steven Kueny, City Manager; Kevin Ennis, City Attorney; Hugh Riley, Assistant City Manager; Deborah Traffenstedt, Deputy City Manager; Ron Ahlers, Finance Director; David Bobardt, Community Development Director; David Klotzle, City Engineer/Public Works Director; Jeremy Laurentowski, Parks and Recreation Director; David Moe, Redevelopment Manager; Captain Wade, Sheriff's Department; and Maureen Benson, City Clerk. 4. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS: None. 5. PUBLIC COMMENT: David Harwell, a resident of the project, adjacent to the Campus Plaza, reported on assistance received from staff resulting in resolution of noise issues impacting residents near the plaza from early morning trash pickups, restaurant deliveries, and late night power washings. 6. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA: None. Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 2 January 15, 2014 7. ANNOUNCEMENTS, FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS, AND REPORTS ON MEETINGS/CONFERENCES ATTENDED BY COUNCILMEMBERS AND MAYOR: Councilmember Mikos reported she attended an Eagle Scout award ceremony for McKenna Cooper on January 11, 2014. Councilmember Mikos announced she has attended the retirement party for Linda William, retired Administrative Assistant, on January 11, 2014. Councilmember Mikos reported she will be attending a board meeting of the Economic Collaborative of Ventura County on January 16, where "Preschool to Profession" will be discussed. Councilmember Van Dam announced he also had attended the retirement party for Linda Williams, retired Administrative Assistant, on January 11, 2014. Councilmember Van Dam reported he had participated in serving meals at the Breakfast with Santa event at Arroyo Vista Community Park on December 21, 2013. Councilmember Pollock requested the meeting be adjourned this evening in memory of Dr. Sanford Alan Tisherman, a distinguished member of the community who recently lost his battle with lung cancer on January 3. He was buried with military honors, as a retired Major from the U.S. Air Force. Councilmember Pollock thanked Mayor Parvin for nominating him to serve on the Air Pollution Control District Board. He was sworn in on January 14, so now the east portion of Ventura County will have representation. Mayor Parvin announced the City will host a free electronic waste collection and secure paper shredding event for Moorpark residents on January 18, at the Public Services Facility on Fitch Avenue. Mayor Parvin announced free Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training classes will be offered at the EOC room at the Moorpark Police Services Center on Spring Road on three consecutive Saturdays beginning February 15. Mayor Parvin reported last week she had attended a meeting of the Ventura Council of Governments (VCOG) where the proliferation of marijuana dispensaries and massage establishments in Ventura County was discussed. Mayor Parvin reported on January 15 she had participated in the interview process to identify a new chief executive officer for the Local Agency Formation Commission. Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 3 January 15, 2014 Mayor Parvin announced the 2nd Annual "Moorpark Restaurant Week" will take place from January 17-26, where participating restaurants will be offering a fixed cost menu or reduced pricing to encourage the public to stop by and try their entrees. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. Consider Resolution Adopting a Negative Declaration Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act and Approving General Plan Amendment No. 2013-03, an Amendment to the City's General Plan to Adopt the 2014-2021 Housing Element Update. Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the public hearing; accept public testimony; and close the public hearing; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2014-3259. Mr. Bobardt introduced consultant, John Douglas from J.H. Douglas & Associates, which prepared the Housing Element Update. Mr. Douglas gave a Power Point presentation on Housing Element Update. Mayor Parvin opened the public hearing. Colleen Graven, representing the Moorpark Farm Workers Housing Task Force, read the last paragraph of a letter from Bernardo Perez, Chair of the Moorpark House Farm Workers Group, which expressed concerns about the public access and infrastructure for Majestic Court at Los Angeles Avenue. Vicki Perez, a resident of Moorpark, thanked the City and staff for their support of decent housing for those who work in the fields. Mr. Bobardt read a letter received January 15 from Bernardo Perez, Chair of the Moorpark House Farm Workers Group, in which he states his understanding that there is access to the site located southeast of Majestic Court and Los Angeles Avenue. Mayor Parvin closed the public hearing. MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember Van Dam seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2014-3259 adopting a Negative Declaration pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act; and approving General Plan Amendment No. 2013-03, and Amendment to the City's General Plan to adopt the 2014-02 Housing Element Update. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 4 January 15, 2014 9. PRESENTATION/ACTION/DISCUSSION: A. Consider Resolution to Reject Initiation of Any Proceedings to Amend the Covenant between the City of Moorpark and A-B Properties as Adopted by Ordinance No. 416 that Could Lead to the Allowance of a Natural Gas- Fired Power Plant on the Property Subject to the Covenant. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2014-3260. Mr. Kueny gave the staff report. There were no speakers. MOTION: Mayor Parvin moved and Councilmember Mikos seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2014-3260 to reject initiation of any proceedings to amend the Covenant between the City of Moorpark and A-B Properties as adopted by Ordinance No. 416 that could lead to the allowance of a natural gas-fired power plant on the Property subject to the covenant. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. B. Consider Regular Meeting Schedule for City Council Standing Committees for Calendar Year 2014. Staff Recommendation: Approve Regular Meeting Schedule for Standing Committees for 2014. Ms. Benson gave the staff report. There were no speakers. MOTION: Councilmember Van Dam moved and Councilmember Pollock seconded a motion to approve the Regular Meeting Schedule for Standing Committees for 2014, as presented. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 10. CONSENT CALENDAR: (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) MOTION: Councilmember Van Dam moved and Councilmember Pollock seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. A. Consider Minutes of Regular City Council/Successor Agency Meeting of October 16, 2013. Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes. B. Consider Minutes of Special City Council Meeting of October 28, 2013. Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes. Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 5 January 15, 2014 C. Consider Minutes of Special City Council Meeting of November 6, 2013. Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes. D. Consider Minutes of Special City Council Meeting of November 20, 2013. Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes. E. Consider Minutes of Regular City Council/Successor Agency Meeting of November 20, 2013. Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes. F. Consider Minutes of Special City Council Meeting of December 4, 2013. Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes. G. Consider Minutes of Special City Council Meeting of December 18, 2013. Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes. H. Consider Warrant Register for Fiscal Year 2013/14 — January 15, 2014. Staff Recommendation: Approve the warrant register. I. Consider Beverage Container Recycling Grant and Payment Program Funding Request Submittal to the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery. Staff Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager or his designee to submit the Beverage Container Recycling Grant Funding Request and all required documents to CalRecycle J. Consider Resolution Authorizing Submittal of a Housing-Related Parks Program Grant Application for $123,000.00 and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute All Documents Required to Participate in the Program. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2014-3261 K. Consider Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement with the City of Thousand Oaks for Fixed Route Transit Preventative Maintenance and Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year 2013/2014 Budget. Staff Recommendation: 1) Approved Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement and authorize the City Manager to sign the Amendment, subject to final language approval of the City Manager and City Attorney; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2014-3262, amending the FY 2013/14 Budget in the aggregate increase of $9,000 in expenditure. ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED L. Consider Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year 2013/14 Budget and Authorizing the Transfer of General Fund Money to Cover Fiscal Year 2013/13 Year-End Deficits in Certain Funds for the City's Landscaping and Lighting Assessment Districts. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2014-3263. ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED M. Consider Annual Financial Statements and Other Audit Reports for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2013. Staff Recommendation: Accept the Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 6 January 15, 2014 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, Independent Auditor's Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting and on Compliance and Other Matters Based on an Audit of Financial Statements Performed in Accordance with Government Auditing Standards, Independent Accountant's Report on Agreed-Upon Procedures Applied to Appropriations Limit Worksheets, and the Independent Auditor's memo regarding significant audit findings and receive and file this report. ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED N. Consider Update of Annual Investment Policy and Resolution Establishing the City of Moorpark's Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2013/14. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2014-3264. O. Consider Resolution Authorizing Grant Application for Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) and Authorizing the City Manager to Sign All Grant Related Paperwork; and Consider Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year 2013/14 Budget to Fully Fund the Recreational Trail System at Arroyo Vista Community Park. Staff Recommendation: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 2014-3265, authorizing submittal of the LWCF grant application and authorizing the City Manager to sign all grant related paperwork; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2014-3266, approving an amendment to the FY 2013/14 Budget to fully fund the project. ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED 11 . ORDINANCES: (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) None. 12. CLOSED SESSION: None was held. 13. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Parvin adjourned the meeting at 8:08 p.m. in memory of Dr. Sanford Alan Tisherman. G/2Arr4`-J J ice S. Parvin, Mayor ATTEST: K- Maureen Benson, City Clerk °7 �