HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2015 0204 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 February 4, 2015
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark and the Successor
Agency was held on February 4, 2015, 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 7:13 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Shaun Kroes, Senior Management Analyst, led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmembers Mikos, Millhouse, Pollock, Van Dam, and
Mayor Parvin.
Staff Present: Steven Kueny, City Manager; Deborah Traffenstedt,
Assistant City Manager; Ron Ahlers, Finance Director; David
Bobardt, Community Development Director; David Klotzle,
City Engineer/Public Works Director; Jeremy Laurentowski,
Parks and Recreation Director; Shaun Kroes, Senior
Management Analyst; Captain Wade, Sheriff's Department;
and Maureen Benson, City Clerk.
4. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS:
A. Recognition of Kiwanis International upon the Occasion of Their 100th
Anniversary.
Mayor Parvin presented Ute Van Dam, President of Moorpark Kiwanis,
with a Certificate of Recognition of Kiwanis International upon the
Occasion of their 100th anniversay.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Dennis Hardgrave, Project Manager for the Hitch Ranch project, requested a
meeting with the Hitch Ranch City Council Ad Hoc Committee as they are ready
to establish a path forward in 2015 for the public process to begin.
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6. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
None.
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS, FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS, AND REPORTS ON
MEETINGS/CONFERENCES ATTENDED BY COUNCILMEMBERS AND
MAYOR:
Councilmember Pollock reported on January 27, he attended the Ventura County
Board of Supervisors' meeting where they adopted a Health and All Policies
Resolution, which requires consideration for public health in policy decisions and
most especially in land use decisions.
Councilmember Pollock reported on representing the City Council at the Ventura
County Fire Department's awards luncheon where heroic actions were
recognized.
Councilmember Pollock reported on January 30, he attended the Sheriffs
Briefing lunch where Sheriff Dean spoke about policing in the county and
evolving trends such as drones and body cameras.
Councilmember Mikos reported on the Economic Collaborative of Ventura
County Executive Committee meeting on February 4 where the Executive
Summary of the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy included
opportunities, strategies, and the weaknesses for food safety in Ventura County
and the need to support facilities for this huge industry. The Summary also
covered the topic of improving small business development in the East County,
which has not received as much assistance as the West County.
Councilmember Millhouse reminded everyone about safety issues involving
trains and train tracks. The American Public Transportation Association issued
awards for Top 10 Innovations and Metrolink was recognized for its
implementation of positive train control, inward and outward facing cameras, and
the crumble zone on the front of the trains.
Mayor Parvin congratulated Councilmember Millhouse for being 2nd Vice Chair
of Metrolink and for his role as Vice Chair of the Ventura County Transportation
Commission.
Councilmember Van Dam stated past speakers and comments in the newspaper
have presented the idea of installing a dog part at County Lane Park and he
asked staff to research the possibility. Mr. Kueny stated this could be a topic for
Item 9.F. on the agenda when goals and objectives are discussed.
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Mayor Parvin announced most members of the Council attended the dinner in
honor of the 100th Anniversary of the Chamber of Commerce held at the
Moorpark Country Club on January 24.
Mayor Parvin announced last week she participated in a Ventura Council of
Governments meeting, a City Selection Committee meeting, and also a meeting
with Moorpark College representatives.
Mayor Parvin announced the Moorpark City Library Teen Program is sponsoring
"Blind Date with a Book" during the month of February.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None.
9. PRESENTATION/ACTION/DISCUSSION:
A. Consider Presentation from Applicant to Fill One Vacancy on the Library
Board. Staff Recommendation: Hear presentation from Jose Rios and
appoint him to fill a vacancy on the Library Board for a term expiring June
30, 2016.
Ms. Benson gave the staff report.
Mr. Rios gave his presentation.
MOTION: Mayor Parvin nominated and Councilmember Mikos seconded the
nomination of Jose Rios to serve on the Library Board for a term expiring June
30, 2016. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
B. Consider Providing Comments on Possible Unmet Transit Needs to the
Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC) and Receive Report
on Unmet Transit Needs Findings and Goals. Staff Recommendation:
Provide comments and direct staff to forward them to VCTC, prior to the
end of the public comment period.
Mr. Kroes gave the staff report.
There were no speakers.
In response to Councilmember Mikos, Mr. Kroes stated a future agenda
item to report on the fare box revenue would be possible in the spring.
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the Council to direct staff to forward
Council comments on possible unmet transit need to the Ventura County
Transportation Commission prior to February 16, 2015.
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C. Consider Renovation of the Tierra Rejada Road Streetscape; and
Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year 2014/15 Budget. Staff
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2015-3361. ROLL CALL VOTE
REQUIRED
Mr. Laurentowski gave the staff report.
There were no speakers.
A discussion followed among the Councilmembers and staff which
focused on placing an article in the Parks and Recreation Magazine to
inform the public about the changes coming to the Tierra Rejada Road
streetscape and the purpose in making the changes.
MOTION: Councilmember Pollock moved and Councilmember Van Dam
seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2015-3361, amending the Fiscal
Year 2014/15 Budget for renovation of the Tierra Rejada Road streetscape. The
motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
D. Consider Annual Financial Statements and Other Audit Reports for Fiscal
Year Ended June 30, 2014. Staff Recommendation: Accept the
Comprehensive Financial Report (CAFR), 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, Independent Auditor's memo regarding
significant audit findings, Housing Successor Fund Audited Financial
Statements, Housing Successor Fund Addendum to the Annual Progress
Report, and receive and file this report. ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED
Mr. Ahlers gave the staff report.
There were no speakers.
MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember Pollock seconded
a motion to accept the Comprehensive Financial Report (CAFR), 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,
Independent Auditor's memo regarding significant audit findings, Housing
Successor Fund Audited Financial Statements, Housing Successor Fund
Addendum to the Annual Progress Report; and to receive and file this report.
The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
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E. Consider Resolution Authorizing Mid-Year Amendments to Fiscal Year
2014/15 Budget. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2015-
3362, amending the FY 2014/15 Budget as described in the agenda
report. ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED
Mr. Ahlers gave the staff report.
There were no speakers.
MOTION: Councilmember Millhouse moved and Councilmember Mikos
seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2015-3361, authorizing mid-year
amendments to the Fiscal Year 2014/15 Budget as described in the agenda
report. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
F. Consider Status Report on Mission Statement, Priorities, Goals and
Objectives for Fiscal Year 2014/2015 and Direction for Fiscal Year
2015/2016. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate.
Mr. Kueny gave the staff report.
There were no speakers.
A discussion followed among the Councilmembers and staff regarding:
A discussion followed among the Councilmembers and staff focusing on:
1) Forwarding discussion of options for a dog park at the east end of
Moorpark to the Parks and Recreation Commission; 2) Modifying the
language on stamped page 237 of the agenda report for Items 36 and 37
to clarify the goal for reducing asphalt; and 3) Moving forward with
updating the Municipal Code in regard to revising smoking regulations.
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the Council for this report to be
discussed at the joint meetings with the Commissions and Board.
G. Consider Appointment of City Council Ad Hoc Committee to Meet with
Moorpark Unified School District (District) Ad Hoc Committee Pertaining to
Possible Community Aquatic Facility. Staff Recommendation: Appoint a
City Council Ad Hoc Committee.
Mr. Kueny gave the staff report.
Councilmember Pollock stated he would abstain from participation due to
a potential conflict of interest due to a business arrangement he has with
the District.
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Councilmembers Mikos and Millhouse and Mayor Parvin volunteered to be
on the committee.
Robert Perez, Moorpark Unified School District Board member, stated as
a member of the Community Aquatic Facility Ad Hoc committee
representing the Moorpark Unified School District, he is flexible to the time
and date for meetings.
MOTION: Mayor Parvin moved and Councilmember Millhouse seconded the
motion to appoint Councilmember Millhouse to the Community Aquatic Facility
Ad Hoc committee. The motion carried by voice vote 4-0, Councilmember
Pollock abstaining.
MOTION: Mayor Parvin moved and Councilmember Mikos seconded the motion
to appoint Mayor Parvin to the Community Aquatic Facility Ad Hoc committee.
The motion carried by voice vote 4-0, Councilmember Pollock abstaining.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR: (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
MOTION: Councilmember Pollock moved and Councilmember Van Dam 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
January 21, 2014. Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes.
B. Consider Warrant Register for Fiscal Year 2014/15 — February 4, 2015.
Staff Recommendation: Approve the warrant register.
C. Consider Notice of Completion for the Campus Park Drive and Monroe
Avenue Curb Ramp Replacement Project. Staff Recommendation:
Authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion for the project.
11. ORDINANCES: (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
None.
12. CLOSED SESSION:
Mr. Kueny requested the City Council go into closed session for discussion of
Item 12.C. on the agenda.
MOTION: Councilmember Millhouse moved and Councilmember Van Dam seconded a
motion to adjourn to closed session for a discussion of Item 12.C. on the agenda. The
motion carried by unanimous voice vote. The time was 8:39 p.m.
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C. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
(Pursuant to Subdivision (b) of Section 54957 of the Government Code)
Title: City Manager; and City Attorney.
Present in closed session were Councilmembers Mikos, Millhouse, Pollock, Van
Dam, and Mayor Parvin; Steven Kueny, City Manager; and Deborah
Traffenstedt, Assistant City Manager.
The Council reconvened into open session at 8:55 p.m. Mr. Kueny stated Item
12.C. was discussed and there was no action to report.
13. ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Parvin adjourned the meeting at 8:55 p.m.
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