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Moorpark, California April 15, 2015
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark and the Successor
Agency was held on April 15, 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 7:15 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Joseph Fiss, Planning Manager, 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;
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; David
Moe, Economic Development and Housing Manager; Joseph
Fiss, Planning Manager; Captain Wade, Sheriff's
Department; and Maureen Benson, City Clerk.
4. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS:
A. Proclamation Recognizing April 2015 as DMV/Donate Life California
Month.
Mayor Parvin presented Moorpark resident and kidney recipient Ellen
Garner with a proclamation recognizing April 2015 as DMV/Donate Life
California month.
B. Proclamation Declaring April 24, 2015 as Moorpark's Observance of Arbor
Day.
Mayor Parvin presented Allen Walter, Landscape/Parks Maintenance
Superintendent with a proclamation declaring April 24, 2015 as
Moorpark's observance of Arbor Day.
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Mr. Walter announced the City will be giving away free wood mulch on
Arbor Day along with a free 15-gallon Chitalpa tree.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Tara Diller, Director of the County of Ventura Animal Services, provided an
update on accomplishments at the animal shelter.
6. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
UNANIMOUS CONSENSUS: It was the unanimous consensus of the Council to pull
Item 10.H. from the Consent Calendar for individual consideration to be heard after Item
9. A. upon the request of Councilmember Millhouse.
UNANIMOUS CONSENSUS: It was the unanimous consensus of the Council to hear
Item 9.A. prior to Public Hearings upon the request of Councilmember Millhouse.
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS, FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS, AND REPORTS ON
MEETINGS/CONFERENCES ATTENDED BY COUNCILMEMBERS AND
MAYOR:
Councilmember Mikos reported she would be attending a meeting of the
Executive Board of the Economic Collaborative of Ventura County on April 16,
2015.
Councilmember Van Dam announced the Moorpark Kiwanis will be holding its
annual fund raiser 'Wine and Moonlight" on May 17 at the Secret Garden on
High Street with proceeds going to the children and charities in Moorpark.
Mayor Parvin requested a box item communication from staff regarding how the
City addresses boarded windows on homes in Moorpark.
Mayor Parvin requested a future agenda item to invite Susan Mulligan, General
Manager of Calleguas Municipal Water District, to provide information on how
Governor Brown's order to reduce water consumption by 25% will affect
Calleguas and its interaction with the Metropolitan Water District.
Mayor Parvin announced applications are now being accepted for the Moorpark
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) classes.
Mayor Parvin announced April 19 is Free Landfill Day for Moorpark residents at
the Simi Valley Landfill.
Mayor Parvin announced the City Neighborhood Enhancement Program is
accepting applications for May and June Free Clean-up Events. -
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Mayor Parvin announced the Library is celebrating "The Day of the Child/Day of
the Book" (Dia de los Ninos/Dia de los Libros) on April 30 and on May 2 will host
a "Big Truck/Big Read Event.
Mayor Parvin congratulated Captain Wade and the Ventura County Sheriffs
Office for their successful "sting" operation on April 8 and 9 in Moorpark where 14
unlicensed, illegal contractors were cited.
Mayor Parvin announced National Volunteer Week is from April 12-18. She
thanked all the volunteers who help out in Moorpark, especially the Volunteers in
Policing.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, Item 9.A. was heard.
9. PRESENTATION/ACTION/DISCUSSION:
A. Consider Feasibility Study of a Second Vehicular Access to Arroyo Vista
Community Park (AVCP) (Project 8089). Staff Recommendation: Based
on the cost of a second access, and the relatively infrequent occurrence of
large events, it is not recommended to pursue a second access to AVCP.
Mr. Klotzle gave the staff report.
The following Moorpark residents spoke in opposition to a secondary
access to AVCP due to concerns over increased traffic in a quiet
neighborhood; and recommended alternatives, such as shuttles to the
park and the addition of bike and pedestrian trails to access the park.
Scott Burkholder
Theresa Dressler
Roger Ball
Bernadette Compean
Nancy Wohl
Kern Gross
Jay Stussef
Dawn Todd
Elmer Silfies opposed the secondary access and submitted a
petition in opposition to the proposal signed by residents of Vista
Park Road, Isle Royale Street, Canyonlands Road, Mesa Verde
Drive, Millerton Road, Ashtree Street, Vista Park Drive, Brookglen
Street, Canario Court, Hillside Drive, and Laurel Glen Drive.
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In response to Mayor Parvin, Ms. Benson summarized two Written
Statement cards in opposition to the secondary access due to increased
traffic safety issues and risks to children playing in the area.
MOTION: Councilmember Millhouse moved and Councilmember Pollock
seconded a motion to not pursue a second access to Arroyo Vista Community
Park. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting Item 10.H. was pulled from the Consent Calendar for
individual consideration.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR:
H. Consider Status on the Amended Implementation Plan for Improvements
Associated with Tract Nos. 5287-1&2 and 5405, the Meridian Hills
Residential Development Project, Located on Meridian Hills Drive, West of
Walnut Canyon Road. Staff Recommendation: Receive and file.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting Councilmember Pollock, a resident of Meridian Hills,
recused himself and left the dais. The time was 8:12 p.m.
Mr. Bobardt gave the staff report.
Taylor Hodoose, a Meridian Hills resident, reported on having tried to run
for a seat on the Board of the Home Owners' Association (HOA) only to be
dismissed by the current Board, which consists of two members from the
property owners, Resmark; two members from the building contractor, K.
Hovnanian Homes; and one Meridian Hills homeowner.
David Tuttle, a Meridian Hills resident, reported on HOA financial
discrepancies occurring without explanation; and continued inferior
maintenance of landscaping throughout the development.
John Weymouth, a Meridian Hills resident, reported K. Hovnanian Homes
is not meeting commitments such as the completion of the multi-use trail
by the Peters' property and landscape maintenance, as well as the
questionable financial situation with a surplus disappearing into a deficit.
Joseph Restivo, a Meridian Hills resident, reported The Gas Company
turned off the gas at the swimming pool after a 90-day notice that the bill
was not paid. He stated his concerns over an inability to receive an
accounting of the finances of the HOA; and dangerous traffic patterns
during construction.
Aleena Aguirre, fiancé to Mr. Restivo, stated she was dismayed to find the
swimming pool is not heated year-round and that the HOA Board did not
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listen to the residents at a recent HOA meeting, which was ended
abruptly.
Brent Caldwell, land solutions consultant for Resmark stated he is working
with City staff on the Landscape Maintenance District transfer.
Tim Jones, of K. Hovnanian Homes, 400 Exchange #200, Irvine,
California, stated he is a volunteer member of the HOA board. He read
into the record a December 2014 letter mailed to all Meridian Hills
residents explaining the financial situation regarding the surplus to deficit
and the increase in HOA dues. He reported the past management
company has been replaced by Euclid Management Company and K.
Hovnanian Homes is in the process of bringing the development into
compliance to meet the California Bureau of Real Estate standards.
A discussion followed among the Councilmembers, Mr. Jones, and staff
regarding: 1) The need for open communications between the builder and
Meridian Hills residents; 2) Scheduled work to comply with all items on
"punch list" for improvements in the landscape except for a rabbit barrier;
3) Explanation of how the Board Member election will be held; 4) Need to
enforce construction traffic safety; and 5) Cautions to the developer to
improve cooperation.
UNANIMOUS CONSENSUS: It was the unanimous consensus of the four
Councilmembers present to receive and file the report.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, Councilmember Pollock returned to the dais. The time
was 9:19 pm.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Consider Resolution Authorizing the Acceptance of a General Plan
Amendment Application for Review Consistent with General Plan
Amendment Pre-Screening No. 2014-01; A Request to Allow a General
Plan Amendment Application to be Filed to Change the Land Use
Designation from General Commercial (C-2) to Very High Residential
Density (VH) for Construction of Approximately 90 Townhomes on 7.8
Acres at 4875 Spring Road and 384 Los Angeles Avenue. on the
Application of Mike Ashley and Don Duncan. Staff Recommendation: 1)
Open the public hearing, accept public testimony and close the public
hearing; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2015-3381, authorizing the
acceptance of a General Plan Amendment application for review.
Mr. Fiss gave the staff report.
Mayor Parvin opened the public hearing.
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Don Duncan, owner and operator of the RV Storage lot and applicant,
4875 Spring Road and 384 E. Los Angeles Avenue, Moorpark, California,
stated he and co-applicant, Mike Ashley were available for questions.
The following Moorpark residents spoke in opposition to the proposal to
allow a Very High Density project to be approved for this site based upon
difficulties in their own neighborhood caused by the Shea development:
Dominic Schmidt, a Fremont Street resident
Teresa Schmidt, a Fremont Street resident
Marianne Farrington, a Bella Vista Drive resident
Chad Nagengast, a Bella Vista Drive resident
In response to Mayor Parvin, Ms. Benson summarized one Written
Statement card in opposition to the change in zoning due to concerns over
traffic congestion; and the need for more commercial development in the
City not residential.
Mayor Parvin closed the public hearing.
As Community and Economic Development committee members, both
Councilmembers Mikos and Pollock stated they felt this proposal deserved
to be allowed to submit an application so further studies such as a Traffic
Study and a Commercial Demand Study could be conducted to see if this
is a viable location for Very High Density zoning.
MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember Van Dam
seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2015-3381, authorizing the
acceptance of a General Plan Amendment application for review consistent with
General Plan Amendment Pre-Screening No. 2014-01, a request to allow a
General Plan Amendment application to be filed to change the Land Use
Designation from General Commercial (C-2) to Very High Residential Density
NH) for construction of approximately 90 townhomes on 7.8-acres at 4875
Spring Road and 384 Los Angeles Avenue, on the application of Mike Ashley
and Don Duncan. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
B. Consider Resolution Updating Land Use Development Processing Fees
and Deposits, Film/Photography Permit Processing Fees and Deposits,
Open House Directional Sign Permit Fees, Abandoned Shopping Cart
Prevention Plan Review Fees, Business Registration Permit Fees, and
Special Business Permit Review Fees and Deposits, and Rescinding
Resolution Nos. 96-1214, 2006-2503, 2006-2510, 2007-2597, 2008-2733,
2008-2777, 2009-2790, 2012-3139, and 2013-3154 and Finding This
Action Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. Staff
- Recommendation: 1) Open the public hearing, accept public testimony
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and close the public hearing; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2015-3382,
rescinding Resolution Nos. 96-1214, 2006-2503, 2006-2510, 2007-2597,
2008-2733, 2008-2777, 2009-2790, 2012-3139, and 2013-3154. ROLL
CALL VOTE REQUIRED
Mr. Bobardt gave the staff report.
Mayor Parvin opened the public hearing.
There were no speakers.
Mayor Parvin closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Mayor Parvin moved and Councilmember Pollock seconded a motion
to adopt Resolution No. 2015-3382 updating Land Use Development Processing
Fees and Deposits, Film/Photography Permit Processing Fees and Deposits,
Open House Directional Sign Permit Fees, Abandoned Shopping Cart Prevention
Plan Review Fees, Business Registration Permit Fees, and Special Business
Permit Review Fees and Deposits, and rescinding Resolution Nos. 96-1214,
2006-2503, 2006-2510, 2007-2597, 2008-2733, 2008-2777, 2009-2790, 2012-
3139, and 2013-3154. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
C. Consider Resolution Updating Staff Billing Rates and Finding This Action
Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. Staff
Recommendation: 1) Open the public hearing, accept public testimony
and close the public hearing; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2015-3383.
ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED
Mr. Ahlers gave the staff report.
Mayor Parvin opened the public hearing.
There were no speakers.
Mayor Parvin closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Councilmember Pollock moved and Councilmember Van Dam
seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2015-3383 updating Staff Billing
Rates and finding this action exempt from the California Environmental Quality
Act. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
9. PRESENTATION/ACTION/DISCUSSION:
B. Consider Animal Services Agreement Between the City of Moorpark and
the County of Ventura. Staff Recommendation: Approve the Agreement,
subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney,
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for a term of one (1) year with up to three (3) one-year extensions; and
direct staff to explore alternative means to deliver animal services and
revenue enhancements.
Mr. Moe gave the staff report and stated the staff recommendation had
been changed to approve the Agreement for one-year only.
There were no speakers.
MOTION: Councilmember Pollock moved and Councilmember Van Dam
seconded a motion to approve the Agreement, as amended for only a one-year
term, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney;
and to direct staff to explore alternative means to deliver animal services and
revenue enhancements. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
C. Consider Response to Ventura County Planning Division on Recirculated
Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for Wayne J Sand and Gravel
Mine Expansion, Case No. PL13-0116, a Request for a Modified
Conditional Use Permit and an Amended Reclamation Plan for an Existing
Mining Facility, Located at 9455 Buena Vista Street in the Moorpark Area
of Interest. Staff Recommendation: Authorize staff to send a comment
letter to Ventura County Planning Division to address the unresolved
issues in the Recirculated Draft Environmental Impact Report and through
the permit application review process.
Mr. Bobardt gave the staff report.
There were no speakers.
A discussion followed among the Councilmembers and staff which
focused on subjects to be included in the letter including a review to be
required by the Air Pollution Control District; monitoring of the conditions
and number of trucks entering and leaving the mines; educating truck
drivers on the proper interaction with the railroad crossings; use of
comments from Council submitted to the County for related projects; and
an emphasis on valuing the residents of Moorpark.
UNANIMOUS CONSENSUS: It was the unanimous consensus of the Council to
authorize staff to send a comment letter to Ventura County Planning Division to
address the unresolved issues in the Recirculated Draft Environmental Impact
Report and through the permit application review process.
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10. CONSENT CALENDAR: (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
MOTION: Councilmember Pollock moved and Councilmember Van Dam seconded a
motion to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item 10.H, which was
pulled for individual consideration and heard earlier in the meeting. The motion carried
by unanimous roll call vote.
A. Consider Minutes of Special City Council Meeting of March 18, 2015.
Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes.
B. Consider Minutes of Regular City Council/Successor Agency Meeting of
March 18, 2015. Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes.
C. Consider Warrant Register for Fiscal Year 2014/15 — April 15, 2015. Staff
Recommendation: Approve the warrant register.
D. 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.
E. Consider the Campus Canyon Park Turf Renovation and Resolution
Amending Fiscal Year 2014/15 Budget. Staff Recommendation: Adopt
Resolution No. 2015-3384. ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED
F. Consider Resolution Authorizing the City's Revised Fiscal Year 2014/15
Transportation Development Act Claim and Rescinding Resolution No.
2014-3317; and Consider Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year 2014/15
TDA Article 8 Revenue Budget by $189,705.00 Due to the Increased
Apportionment. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution Nos. 2015-
3385 and 2015-3386. ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED
G. Consider 2015 Moorpark Beach Bus and Summer Youth Bus Pass
Programs, and Amendment No. 1 to Agreement with Durham School
Services, L.P. for Bus Excursion and Charter Services. Staff
Recommendation: 1) Approve the proposed 2015 Moorpark Beach Bus
and Summer Youth Bus Pass Programs; and 2) Authorize the City
Manager to sign Amendment No. 1 to Agreement with Durham School
Services, L.P. for Bus Excursion and Charter Services, subject to final
language approval by the City Manager.
I. Consider Amendment No. 1 to Agreement with Berry General Engineering
Contractors, Inc. for Parking Lot Improvements at Various City Parks and
Facilities. Staff Recommendation: Approve Amendment No. 1 with Berry
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General Engineering Contractors, Inc, subject to final language approval
of the City Manager.
J. Consider Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG1
Request to Use the Community Center to Hold a Workshop and Waive
the City's Facility Rental Fee. Staff Recommendation: Approve the co-
sponsorship of SCAG's RTP-SCS workshop on June 16, 2015, waive the
facility rental fees, and require that SCAG pay City's direct staff costs for
the workshop.
K. Consider Amendment to Agreement with Parkwood Landscape
Maintenance, Inc, for Landscape Maintenance Services at 1493 Walnut
Canyon Road and the Sound Walls at the 23 Freeway Off Ramp at Tierra
Rejada Road. Staff Recommendation: Approve Amendment No. 1,
subject to final language approval by the City Manager.
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. the agenda.
MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember Pollock 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 10:25 p.m.
C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL— EXISTING LITIGATION
(Pursuant to Subdivision (a) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code)
City of Moorpark vs. California Skateparks, Inc.; Insurance Company of
the West. et al (Civil Case No. 56-2014-00451156-CU-BC-VTA)
Present in closed session were Councilmembers Mikos, Millhouse, Pollock, Van
Dam, and Mayor Parvin; Steven Kueny, City Manager; Kevin Ennis, City
Attorney; Deborah Traffenstedt, Assistant City Manager; and Jeremy
Laurentowski, Parks and Recreation Director.
The Council reconvened into open session at 10:40 p.m. Mr. Kueny stated Item
12.C. was discussed and there was no action to report.
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13. ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Parvin adjourned the meeting at 10:40 p.m.
Janice S. Parvin, Mayor
ATTEST:
Maureen Benson, City Clerk
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