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Home My WebLink AboutAGENDA REPORT 2001 0117 CC REG ITEM 11JITEM I I • S CITY OF N10ORP-ARK, CAI TMR-'�TA City Councii 1iee. ;n^ of - o01 ACTION: RECO� h�N f� -Tlo�1 MOORPARK CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Hugh R. Riley, Assistant City Manager DATE: January 3, 2001 (City Council Meeting of 1/17/01) SUBJECT: Consider assuming ownership of and maintenance responsibility for the Moorpark Historical Society Monument Sign on High Street DISCUSSION: On April 12, 2000, at the request of the Moorpark Centennial Committee, the City Council authorized the installation of a Centennial Monument displaying an El Camino Real Bell and about 400 commemorative bricks purchased by local residents and businesses. The installation was completed immediately east of the City Gazebo in the 200 block of High Street. The Council's authorization for the bell and brick display included zhe assumption of the ownership and maintenance responsibility by the city. On June 19, 1996, at the request of the Society, City Council approved the monument sign at the same High Street sign has been installed west of the agreement with the Historical Society concerning indemnification of the maintenance and upkeep for the sign. Moorpark Historical installation of a site. The monument 3azebo, however, no was ever prepared City or future As an alternative to entering into a lease agreement covering the sign and its care, staff is now suggesting that the City also assume ownership and maintenance responsibility for the sign. The Moorpark Historical Society's letter requesting this action is attached. -,(111 -I City Council Agenda Report January 17, 2001 Page 2 To take this action, the City Council is asked to rescind that part of the City Council action of June 19, 1996 pertaining to the future maintenance of the sign and formally assume ownership and responsibility for sign. RECOMMENDATION: Rescind the June 19, 1996 action of the City Council regarding the maintenance of the Moorpark Historical Society Monument Sign on High Street and assume ownership of and future maintenance responsibility for the sign. Attachments: Page from City Council Minutes of 6/19/96 Page from City Council Minutes of 4.12/00 Letter from Moorpark Historical Society C;;UIL 5 1�3 Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 16 June, 19, 1996 Tony Miranda, 41 Flory Street, addressed the Council and said the wall is four feet high now, but it used to be six feet tall as required by the Municipal Code. Councilmember Brown said she believes the wall height is an oversight on the part of the City. Councilmember Perez said this seems to be an oversight and he believes it is appropriate for the city to remedy what is an intolerable situation. Councilmember Hunter said that he has legal concerns if the City contributes to remedy the situation. Councilmember Brown suggested that there could be a sharing of responsibility on the part of the City and the Miranda family. CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to direct staff to talk to the Miranda family to seek a resolution to restoring the wall to its required height of six feet; and to bring this item back on a future agenda on the Consent Calendar for Council consideration. K. Consider Request for Monument Sign on High Street (Heritage Board). Staff Recommendation: 1) Approve the sign and location, and 2 }Determine appropriate size of sign. Mr. Miller gave the staff report. He suggested that the sign height not exceed four feet and that the rest of the sign be proportional. Charles Schwabauer, 12681 Broadway, described the proposed sign. He said it will be four feet high and will contain the Historical Society's logo. He indicated that the Historical Society is offering to build and maintain the sign. MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Mayor Lawrason seconded a motion to approve the construction of the Heritage Board sign and direct staff to work with the Historical Society relative to the final size of the sign; the Historical Society to construct and maintain the sign. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. X20159 Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 3 April 19, 2000 8. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Mayor Hunter announced the Free Compost and Wood Chip Giveaway on May 6, 2000, at Arroyo Vista Recreation Center (AVRC). He stated there would be a compost bin sale and workshop on May 13, 2000, at AVRC. --- 10. PRESENTATION /ACTION /DISCUSSION: G. Consider Request to Fund Centennial Event Scheduled for June 10, 2000, from 10 A.M. to 3 P.M. on High Street Staff Recommendation: 1) Authorize staff to approve a no- fee Temporary Use Permit with conditions including an indemnity /hold harmless agreement and an insurance policy naming the City and Agency as additional insured; 2) Provide police related services, at a cost not to exceed $800; 3) Supply traffic control signs and barricades, per a plan to be developed, at a cost not to exceed $700 (The Committee will post restricted parking signs and handle barricade rental, placement, removal, and return.); 4) Authorize staff to approve the location, size, design, and construction of the Centennial Monument; and 5) Accept ownership of the Centennial Monument. Ms. Chudoba gave the staff report. In response to Councilmember Evans, Ms. Chudoba explained that staff was not recommending providing the additional $1,000 cash contribution based on precedent set by past actions. Debra Ryono, 4458 Cedarglen Court, Chairman of the Centennial Committee, requested barricades be placed by the City as with the Country Days event. She asked that the City contribute $1,000 cash donation to assist with a full -page advertisement in the Star, which would be of economic value to the City. In response to Councilmember Harper, Ms. Ryono explained that the $1,000 donation would be used for signs, supplies and decorations. In response to Councilmember Rodgers, Ms. Ryono stated the Rotary Club would be providing the insurance for the event. In response to Councilmember Harper, Mr. Kueny stated the $1,000 donation would come out of the General Fund. He explained that barricade placement would cost approximately $500. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 4 April 19, 2000 MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Evans seconded a motion to: 1) Authorize staff to approve a no -fee Temporary Use Permit with conditions including an indemnity /hold harmless agreement and an insurance policy naming the City and Agency as additional insured; 2) Provide police related services, at a cost not to exceed $800; 3) Supply traffic control signs and barricades, per a plan to be developed, at a cost not to exceed $1,200 (Public Works staff will post restricted parking signs and handle barricade placement and removal, at a cost of approximately $500 overtime.); 4) Authorize staff to approve the location, size, design, and construction of the Centennial Monument; 5) Accept ownership of the Centennial Monument; and 6) The City will make a cash donation of $1,000 from the General fund to the Committee to be used for supplies and signs. Mr. Kueny suggested the cash donation be spent on a specific item. AMENDMENT: Councilmember Harper amended the cash donation language of the motion to read: 6) Staff will purchase supplies or material not to exceed $1,000, in cooperation with Centennial Committee. Councilmember Evans concurred with the amendment. The amended motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. Consider the Reallocation of Current and Prior Year Community Development Block Grant Funds. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2000 -1727 to authorize the reallocation of FY 1998/99 Economic Development funds as follows: (A) $5,000 to Code Enforcement, and (B) $5,000 to Affordable Housing. (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED.) Ms. Burns gave the staff report. She indicated a modification to the staff recommendation to add (C) Approve by minute action $24,794 to be reallocated from Wheel Chair Accessible Workstations in City Hall to Affordable Housing for FY 2000/01. Mayor Hunter opened the Public Hearing. There being no speakers, Mayor Hunter closed the Public Hearing. MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Rodgers seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2000 -1727 to authorize the reallocation of FY 1998/99 Economic Development funds as follows: (A) $5,000 to Code Enforcement, and (B) C (1'=1 -C 114- M O O R P A R K H I S T O R I C A L S O C I E T Y P.O. BOX 662, MOORPARK, CA 93020.0662 January 8, 2000 City of Moorpark Julie Hernandez Senior Management Analyst 799 Moorpark Avenue Moorpark, CA 93021 Dear Julie, The Board of Directors of the Moorpark Historical Society voted to allow the City of Moorpark to assume ownership of the monument sign that is located on High Street. This arrangement will be a benefit to both the Society as the well as the City of Moorpark. This Historical Society would like to be kept informed of any actions in regards to movement of the sign so that we may give some input or ideas to assist in its location. We understand that the City would be the owner and we would no longer be responsible for maintenance or liability that may arise. Sincerely Lida Plaks President LINDA PLAKS PRESIDENT BILL MCMAHON TREASURER MIKE WINTERS 1ST VICE PRESIDENT CHARLES SCHWABAUER 2ND VICE PRESIDENT SHEILA TATE DIRECTOR MATT WINTERS DIRECTOR PATTI REUTER SECRETARY