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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Moorpark, California April 15, 1997
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark was
held on April 15, 1997 in the Council Chambers of said City located
at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California. p(��p
1 . CALL TO ORDER: CITYOF is `+
Mayor Hunter called the meeting to ordexmdau 7 . 26 p.m.
ACTION:
2 . PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: nri U r 1 i . �'� hz a
Mary Lindley led the Pledge of Allegiance—,Tj/ c iL eco C""
3. ROLL CALL:
Present : Councilmembers Evans, Perez, Teasley, Wozniak
and Mayor Hunter.
Staff Present: Steven Kueny, City Manager; John Nowak,
Assistant City Manager; Mary Lindley, Director
of Community Services; Nelson Miller, Director
of Community Development; Rick Hindman,
Sheriff' s Department; Dirk Lovett, Assistant
City Engineer; Kirk Evans, Senior Management
Analyst; Deborah Traffenstedt, City Clerk; Lisa
Pope, Deputy City Clerk II; and Susan Meyer,
Deputy City Clerk I
4 . PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS:
A. Recognition of Miss Moorpark and Miss Teen Moorpark
Mayor Hunter presented a Certificate of Recognition to
Shawn Mathers, Miss Moorpark.
B. Recognition of Deputy Mark Englander, 1997 Moorpark Police
Officer of the Year
Mayor Hunter presented a Certificate of Recognition to
Deputy Mark Englander.
C. City Manager' s Monthly Report
Mr. Kueny indicated that the focus for the monthly report
was on Community Development, and he introduced Mr. Miller,
who described the responsibilities of the Community
Development Department and current projects .
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Scott Green, 11304 Broadview, addressed the Council regarding a
July 4th event that he is planning for High Street. He stated
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several businesses have committed to sponsoring the event and
requested that the City co-sponsor the event. He indicated that
the proceeds would benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Moorpark.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Green stated he had not yet
submitted, in writing, his request that the City co-sponsor the
event.
Jody Neil, 6397 Gabbert Road, representing Empty Kettle Ranch,
announced the Boy Scouts of America Camporee event, and
described the location and planned access .
Dale Owens, 6397 Gabbert Road, representing the Boy Scouts of
America, discussed the agenda for the Boy Scout event .
Councilmember Teasley encouraged people to attend the event and
thanked Mr. Owens for arranging to have the event in Moorpark.
Gerald Goldstein, 11932 Los Angeles Avenue, discussed his
concerns regarding the Sheriff' s Department.
Mark Maraun, 15259 Monroe Avenue, provided Council with the June
16, 1993, City Council meeting video to remind Council of a
previous discussion regarding no planned extension of Campus
Park Drive to the west.
Harvey Plaks, 4957 Mira Sol, addressed the Council regarding the
Save Open Space and Agricultural Resources (SOAR) Initiative .
He stated his concerns with the possibility of litigation.
7 . REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
Councilmember Evans indicated that he intended to pull Items
11 .C. , 11 . F. , and 11 . I . from the Consent Calendar.
Councilmember Teasley indicated that she intended to pull Item
11 . J. from the Consent Calendar.
CONSENSUS : By consensus, the Council determined to continue Item
10.C. to May 6, 1998 .
8 . ANNOUNCEMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
Mayor Hunter requested the July 4th event, as presented by Mr.
Green, be put on the agenda when a written request for co-
sponsorship was submitted.
Mayor Hunter announced the Skatepark Grand Opening Bash on
Friday, April 24, 6-10 p.m. at Arroyo Vista Recreation Center.
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Mayor Hunter discussed proposed State legislation that would
repeal vehicle licensing fees . He stated that the matter had
been continued to May.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS :
A. Consider General Plan Amendment No. 97-1, to Amend the Land
Use and Circulation Elements; Zone Change No. 97-5, to
Establish Zone Districts and Controlling Development
,Standards; and the Moorpark Downtown Specific Plan No. 95-
1, Which 7ncludes_Land Use and Zoning Maps. a Streetscape
Beautification Program. Pedestrian and Traffic Circulation
I provements, Design Guidelines. Development Standards, and
Implementation Programs to Guide Future Development
(Continued from March 11, 1998) . Staff Recommendation: 1)
Receive public testimony; 2) Close public hearing; 3)
Discuss issues and recommendations and provide direction to
staff regarding any additional revisions to the Downtown
Specific Plan; 4) Direct staff to prepare the Final
Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring
Program; 5) Direct staff to prepare a draft resolution
approving the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation
Monitoring Program, General Plan Amendment No. 97-1 and the
Downtown Specific Plan No. 95-1, subject to incorporation
of required revisions; and 6) Direct staff to prepare a
draft ordinance approving Zone Change No. 97-5.
Mr. Miller gave the staff report.
Joe Ahearn, 484 E. Los Angeles Avenue, stated that he
represented the owner of a property on Moorpark Avenue just
north of the northeast corner of Moorpark Avenue and Los
Angeles Avenue. He asked if the subject property could be
used for parking if it were to be consolidated with the
corner lot for development purposes .
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Miller stated that parking
would be a permitted use based on the proposed commercial
zoning.
Bill Bromiley, 21241 Ventura Blvd. , Woodland Hills, stated
he was in the application process for a self storage
facility on the corner of Spring Road and Flinn Avenue
which was currently zoned M-1 . He requested that his
property be taken out of the Downtown Specific Plan and be
allowed to retain its current zoning.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Bromiley stated that the
purchase of the property was contingent on entitlements and
the contingency had been extended to July.
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In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Miller stated that the
current Downtown Specific Plan proposal would change the
zoning of Mr. Bromiley' s property to Old Town Commercial .
Mayor Hunter stated that the Council should look at each of
the planned zone change areas of the draft Downtown
Specific Plan, in direct reference to Figure 5 from the
Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) , and provide direction
to staff.
Mayor Hunter stated that the first zone change to be
discussed was for Area 1, the residential area along
Charles Street.
In response to Councilmember Evans, Mr. Miller stated that
the basis for the Planning Commission' s recommendation to
maintain the Single-Family Residential (R-1) Zone was to
retain the single-family character of the neighborhood.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Miller agreed that a
transition from the R-1 Zone along Charles Street to the
commercial zoning at the west end was appropriate.
Mr. Kueny suggested allowing higher multi-family
residential density at the east end of Charles Street,
subject to a requirement for lot consolidation. He also
stated that a multi-family designation should be considered
for the property on the south side of Charles Street, west
of Magnolia Avenue and the Tafoya Terrace Apartments .
Mr. Miller stated that the Downtown Specific Plan would
allow a density bonus, for a density limit of 20 dwelling
units per acre, if affordable housing is provided.
Councilmember Evans stated he thought the intent was to
allow increased residential density to stimulate the
economy. He stated it was necessary to provide an
incentive, and that he was inclined to accept the
consultant' s recommendation for higher density residential
for portions of Charles Street.
Mr. Miller stated the proposed zoning in the draft Specific
Plan would allow existing single family uses to remain, if
that was the property owner' s preference, but that a higher
residential density could be achieved with lot
consolidation.
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to stay with
the zoning as proposed for Area 1 in the Downtown Specific Plan,
as shown on Figure 5 of the MND: R-1 (Single-Family Residential)
and RPD (Residential Planned Development) 7 units to RPD-7 units
to RPD-14 units .
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Mayor Hunter stated that the next zone change to be
discussed was for Area 2, the residential area along the
north side of Charles Street west of Walnut Street.
Ms. Hagmaier explained that the block between Walnut Street
and Moorpark Avenue was intended to be a transitional block
between the Civic uses and the Old Town Commercial and that
there were three existing single-family homes on the north
side of Charles Street in this area.
Councilmember Wozniak expressed concern regarding
preserving the homes on the north side of Charles Street .
Ms. Hagmaier suggested keeping the base zoning as single-
family residential but allowing for limited commercial
office uses with an overlay designation.
Mr. Kueny recommended that the corner lot located south of
Charles Street and east of Moorpark Avenue be zoned Old
Town Commercial (OTC) to avoid having single-family
residential zoning along Moorpark Avenue.
CONSENSUS.: By consensus, the Council determined to maintain
the R-1 zoning on the north side of Charles Street, west of
Walnut Street, to rezone the corner lot south of Charles Street
and east of Moorpark Avenue, in Area 7, to OTC, and to rezone
the lots south of Charles Street and west of Walnut Street (and
east of the referenced corner lot) , in Area 7, to R-1 .
Mayor Hunter stated that the next zone change to be
discussed was for Area 3, the residential area along the
west side of Flory Avenue between Los Angeles Avenue and
Third Street.
In response to Councilmember Teasley, Ms. Hagmaier stated
they had recommended RPD-7 because changes could be allowed
with a conditional use permit on a case-by-case basis,
rather than as a legal right.
In response to Councilmember Teasley, Mr. Miller stated the
Planning Commission wanted to maintain the single-family
residential character and consistency with other
residential zoning in the area, and, therefore, had
recommended R-1 .
Ms . Traffenstedt stated RPD-7 zoning would not legalize
second dwelling units and that additional language would be
required to allow more than one dwelling unit on a single
lot.
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to maintain the
current R-2 zoning for the west side of Flory Avenue in Area 3.
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Mayor Hunter stated that the next zone change to be
discussed was for Area 4, the commercial area along the
east side of Moorpark Avenue between Los Angeles Avenue and
First Street.
Ms . Hagmaier explained that the parcels have alley access
and the proposed C-O zoning would encourage alley use. She
stated the hardship created by legal nonconforming uses
would be limited.
Councilmember Teasley stated her concern with C-O and the
lack of adequate area for parking.
In response to Councilmember Teasley, Ms . Hagmaier stated
that existing parking standards in the Zoning Code were
adequate to ensure that adequate parking would be provided.
Mr. Miller stated the existing zoning was C-1 and changing
to C-0 would reduce the parking demand. He explained that
alley access could achieve the parking criteria.
Ms. Hagmaier commented that C-O zoning was usually a better
transition to residential zoning.
CONSENSUS : By consensus, the Council determined for Area 4 on
the east side of Moorpark Avenue to have the first block from
north of the corner lot to Third Street zoned C-O, and then to
have the next two blocks retained as C-1 zoning.
Mayor Hunter stated that the next zone change to be
discussed was for Area 10, the location of the existing
commercial building along the east side of Moorpark Avenue
north of First Street.
In response to Councilmember Teasley, Mr. Miller stated
Commercial Planned Development (CPD) zoning would allow
retail uses on the 1st floor with offices on the 2nd floor.
Mr. Kueny stated that CPD was the most intensive commercial
zoning. He suggested zoning the area OTC.
cONSENSUS : By consensus, the Council determined to change Zone
10 from CPD to OTC.
Mayor Hunter stated that the next zone change to be
discussed was for Area 13, the property on the west side of
Moorpark Avenue north and south of the railroad tracks and
on the east side of Moorpark Avenue south of the railroad
tracks .
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CONSENSUS : By consensus, the Council determined to change the
zoning on the west and east sides of Moorpark Avenue, north and
south of the railroad tracks from Industrial Park (M-1) to OTC.
Mayor Hunter stated that the next zone change to be
discussed was for Area 5, the property located northeast
of the intersection of Moorpark Avenue and Los Angeles
Avenue.
CONSENSUS.: By consensus, the Council determined to change the
zoning for the property located northeast of the intersection of
Moorpark Avenue and Los Angeles Avenue from C-1 to CPD.
Mayor Hunter stated that the next zone change to be
discussed was for Area 6, consisting of two lots located
east of Moorpark Avenue and across from the Civic Center.
CONSENSUS : By consensus, the Council determined to change the
zoning for the two properties that comprised Area 6 from General
Commercial (C-2) to C-O.
Mayor Hunter stated that the next zone change to be
discussed was for Area 9, comprised of the current fire
station site on the east side of Moorpark Avenue and a lot
owned by the City on the west side of Moorpark Avenue north
of High Street .
CONSENSUS.: By consensus, the Council determined to change the
zoning for Area 9 properties on Moorpark Avenue north of High
Street from C-2 to Institutional (I) .
Mayor Hunter stated that the next zone change to be
discussed was for Area 7, consisting of the properties
located along the north side of High Street from Spring
Road west to the Moorpark Mobilehome Park property.
In response to Mr. Kueny, Mr. Miller indicated that the
Planning Commission recommendation was that the mobilehome
park retain the current designation of C-2 . He stated that
staff recommendation was to have the entire mobilehome park
maintain a consistent designation whether it be C-2 or OTC.
In response to Mr. Kueny, Mr. Miller explained the
distinction between C-2 and OTC zoning.
CONSENSUS : By consensus, the Council determined to change
zoning for Area 7, including the Moorpark Mobilehome Park, from
C-2 to OTC.
Mayor Hunter stated that the next zone change to be
reviewed was for Area 8, consisting of the commercial area
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located west of Moorpark Avenue between approximately First
Street and Third Street .
cONSENSUS : By consensus, the Council determined to change the
zoning for Area 8 from C-2 to C-1 .
Mayor Hunter stated that the next zone changes to be
discussed were for Areas 11, 13 and 15 along the south side
of High Street, between Moorpark Avenue and Spring Road.
CONSENSUS : By consensus, the Council determined to change the
zoning for Areas 11, 13 and 15, south of High Street between
Moorpark Avenue and Spring Road, to OTC.
Mayor Hunter stated that the next zone change to be
reviewed was for Area 12, consisting of the Civic Center
and Library properties west of Moorpark Avenue.
CONSENSUS : By consensus, the Council determined to change the
zoning for Area 12 from CPD to I .
Mayor Hunter stated that the next zone change to be
discussed was for Area 14, the Metrolink parking lot south
of the railroad tracks.
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to change the
zoning for Area 14, the Metrolink parking lot, from M-1 to CPD.
Mayor Hunter stated that the next zone change to be
discussed was for the Secondary Planning Area along the
east side of Spring Road between the railroad tracks and
Flinn Avenue.
In response to Councilmember Teasley, Ms. Hagmaier
explained that many of the Downtown properties were
adjacent to the railroad tracks and that potential
desirable uses included a post office or larger retail type
uses.
Councilmember Evans stated that the City needed to look at
the best use for this property and that OTC zoning would
allow a logical extension of commercial development from
High Street. He stressed the need for a vision on this
piece of property.
Councilmember Teasley expressed concern that the OTC was
too restrictive and that she could support CPD zoning.
Councilmember Perez stated that he did not support
commercial zoning for this property.
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Councilmember Wozniak commented that the Specific Plan
could allow a rezoning back to industrial if after a
certain time period the property did not develop with
commercial uses.
Mayor Hunter stated that he would prefer the CPD zoning
because it would allow a transition to the OTC zoning on
High Street.
CONSENSUS,: By consensus, the Council determined to zone the
east side of Spring Road, between the railroad tracks and Flinn
Avenue in the Secondary Planning Area, as CPD.
Mr. Miller stated that the zoning that still needed to be
considered was for the properties along the south side of
Los Angeles Avenue, east of High Street, in the Secondary
Planning Area.
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined that the
properties currently zoned Limited Industrial (M-2) , along the
south side of Los Angeles Avenue and east of High Street in the
Secondary Planning Area, should be rezoned to M-1 .
Mayor Hunter closed the public hearing.
Mayor Hunter stated that the Council may want to consider
sending the Implementation Chapter to the Economic
Development Committee for a recommendation.
MOTION: Councilmember Perez moved and Councilmember Evans
seconded a motion to approve 4, 5 and 6 of the staff
recommendation, to send the Implementation Chapter of the
Downtown Specific Plan and RRM' s "Questions to Consider" to the
Economic Development Committee for a recommendation, and to
continue the Item to the Council' s May 20`h meeting for continued
discussion of zoning matrix revisions and potential legal non-
conforming uses . The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, the Council took a recess. The
time was 9: 12 p.m. The Council reconvened at 9: 35 p.m. with all
Councilmembers present.
10. PRESENTATION/ACTION/DISCUSSION:
A. Report on the Status of the Proposed Dissolution of the
Moorpark Mosquito Abatement District. Staff
Recommendation: Confirm the Council' s prior authorization
for staff to file the Moorpark Mosquito Abatement District
dissolution application with the Ventura County Local
Agency Formation Commission and direct Ad Hoc Committee to
continue discussion with the County on an agreement for
future tax allocations.
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Mr. Nowak gave the staff report .
MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember Perez
seconded a motion to approve staff recommendation. The motion
carried by unanimous voice vote.
B. Consider City Council Summer Recess. Staff Recommendation:
Direct staff to schedule a Council recess for either July
15 or August 5, 1998, to allow a four-week time period
with no scheduled regular or special meetings .
MOTION: Councilmember Evans moved and Councilmember Teasley
seconded a motion to direct staff to schedule a Council recess
for August 5, 1998 . The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
C. Consider Appointment to Fill Three Vacancies on the Teen
Council . Staff Recommendation: Appoint three (3) members
to the Teen Council for a term to begin immediately and end
June 30, 1998 .
CONSENSUS: By Council consensus, Item 10.C. was continued to May
6, 1998 .
D. Consider Resolution No. 98-1459 Adop ing Council Policies
and Rescinding Resolution No. 97-1417 . Staff
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 98-1454 .
Ms . Traffenstedt gave the staff report.
Mayor Hunter suggested amendments to the resolution to make
minor language changes to Section 12 - Flag Etiquette .
MOTION: Councilmember Evans moved and Councilmember Teasley
seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 98-1454 as amended.
The motion carried by unanimous voice vote .
E. Consider Resolution No. 98-1455 Amending the FY 1997/98
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Glenwood Park Play Ground Equipment . Parks and Recreation
Commission Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 98-1455,
amending the FY 1997/98 Budget by appropriating $31, 000
from the Park Improvement Fund (212) - Zone 6 for
playground equipment at Glenwood Park, and authorize staff
to expend the funds . (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
Ms. Lindley gave the staff report.
In response to Councilmember Evans, Ms. Lindley stated the
equipment had no play value and should be replaced. She
stated the Parks and Recreation Commission had discussed
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the budgetary constraints but felt the necessity for new
equipment was urgent.
Councilmember Evans suggested waiting for the budget
process before taking action.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms . Lindley discussed the
portability of the equipment.
In response to Councilmember Teasley, Ms . Lindley stated
that Glenwood Park was the only park in the Park
Improvement Assessment Zone for which the funds could be
used.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms . Lindley explained that if
the City was required to move the equipment, a park in
another zone could purchase the equipment . Mr. Kueny
explained that the policy is that the funds needed to
benefit the subdivision which had provided the funds .
In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms . Lindley stated that Peach
Hill Park and Griffin Park had wood equipment that was in
need of replacement but still had play value.
Mayor Hunter indicated his concern about hazardous
equipment. He supported the staff recommendation based on
the possibility of the equipment being moved to another
park.
Councilmember Wozniak indicated his support for the staff
recommendation.
MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember Perez
seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 98-1455. The motion
carried by roll call vote, 4-1, Councilmember Evans dissenting.
F. Consider if i y Should Prepare a Ballot Measure Pertaining
to Control of City Boundaries and Open Space and
Agricultural Properties . Staff Recommendation: Direct
staff as deemed appropriate.
Councilmember Evans explained why he had requested the item
be placed on agenda and requested that staff explore
exactly what is proposed and how the proposed initiative
measure would affect Moorpark.
Lori Thoreson Rutter, 11611 Pinedale Road, addressed the
Council in support of the Save Open Space and Agricultural
Resources (SOAR) initiative.
Jon Palo, 1828 Suntree Lane, Simi Valley, addressed the
Council in support of the SOAR initiative .
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Joe Ahearn, 484 E. Los Angeles Avenue, addressed the
Council in opposition to the SOAR initiative .
Roseann Mikos, 14371 E. Cambridge Street, explained the
basic concept of the SOAR initiative.
Eloise Brown, 13193 Annette Street, discussed a draft
VISTA ordinance that had been drafted by her when she was
on the Council . She discussed that the VISTA ordinance
would have required purchase of land that residents wanted
to protect from development. She also stated that she did
not support the SOAR initiative .
Councilmember Evans requested that a copy of the VISTA plan
be provided to Council.
Councilmember Evans discussed the SOAR initiative and
raised several questions to which he requested staff
provide answers .
Councilmember Evans suggested forming a SOAR Ad Hoc
Committee. He stated the goal of the committee would be to
bring a recommendation to the Council indicating whether to
support the initiative or to put another initiative on the
ballot .
Councilmember Teasley indicated her interest in serving on
the SOAR Ad Hoc Committee.
Councilmember Perez stated he would support the committee
if they invited input from the SOAR proponents .
Mayor Hunter nominated Councilmember Evans and
Councilmembers Teasley for a SOAR Ad Hoc Committee .
MOTION: Councilmember Evans moved and Councilmember Perez
seconded a motion to create an Ad Hoc Committee of Councilmember
Evans and Councilmember Teasley to review the SOAR ballot
initiative. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
11 . CONSENT CALENDAR:
MOTION: Councilmember Perez moved and Councilmember Wozniak
seconded a motion to pull Items 11 .C, 11 .F. , 11 . I . , and 11 .J.
and approve the balance of the Consent Calendar. The motion
carried by unanimous roll call vote.
A. •n 1• -r A •• •v. • Min - • _ - •- ' .1 i • n ' 1
Meeting of March 18, 1998 .
Consider Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council
Meeting of March 18, 1998 .
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Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes as processed.
B. Consider Approval of Warrant Reaister of April 15, 1998 .
Fiscal Year 1997/98
Manual Warrants 41184 - 41189 $ 22, 025. 45
Voided Warrants 41139 $ (193 . 05)
Regular Warrants 41191 - 41212 - D $ 302, 208 .27
41213 - 41298 - V $ 44, 343. 01
Staff Recommendation: Approve the Warrant Register.
D. Consider Adoption of an Update to the Noise Element of the
General Plan and Amendment of the Municipal Code to Add
Chapter 17 . 53 - Noise Ordinance, which will Implement the
Noise Element and Establish Standards and Procedures to
Control Noise in the City of Moorpark (General Plan
Amendment 97-04 and Zoning Code Amendment 97-07) . Staff
Recommendation: Continue first reading of the Noise
Ordinance to May 6, 1998 .
E. Consider Funding Fair Housing Services in Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Allocations for FY 1998/99.
Staff Recommendation: Approve $1, 600 for the Fair Housing
Institute, to be funded from FY 1998/99 CDBG Administrative
costs, leaving $22, 610 for costs to the City of
administering the CDBG program within the City.
G. Consider Amendment to the Ventura County Free Library
,System MOU. Staff Recommendation: Approve the proposed
amendment to the Ventura County Free Library MOU and direct
staff to communicate the City' s action to other
participating parties.
H. Consider Request for the Exoneration of Bonds for
Improvements in the Following Tracts in Mountain Meadows :
4340, 4340-1, 4341-4. WWC - Moorpark Investors, LTD) .
Staff Recommendation: 1) Accept the subject improvements as
complete, and 2) Authorize the City Clerk to exonerate the
bonds as set forth in the report.
The following items were pulled from the Consent Calendar for
individual consideration:
C. Consider Revisions to Contract for Engineering Services .
Staff Recommendation: Approve a 5.2% increase in the rates
for Engineering Services to be made effective May 1, 1998 .
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In response to Councilmember Evans, Mr. Kueny stated the
rate increase was a contractual obligation that had been
deferred.
MOTION: Councilmember Evans moved and Councilmember Perez
seconded a motion to approve staff recommendation. The motion
carried by unanimous voice vote.
F. Reallocation of HOME Funds ($50. 000) from FY 1996/97 .
Staff Recommendation: Approve the reallocation of $50, 000
in HOME funds from FY 1996/97 from housing rehabilitation
assistance to down payment assistance for very low income
first time home buyers, not to exceed $12, 500 per
transaction.
Councilmember Evans stated he had pulled the item to make
the community aware of the Council action.
MOTION: Councilmember Evans moved and Councilmember Wozniak
seconded a motion to approve the staff recommendation. The
motion carried by unanimous roll call vote .
I . Consider the Acceptance of Improvements and Bond Reduction
for Tract 3963-4 - Warmington Homes. Staff Recommendation:
1) Accept the improvements as complete; 2) Authorize the
City Clerk to exonerate the Grading, Parking Area,
Monumentation bonds and the check deposit; and 3) Authorize
the City Clerk to reduce the street and drainage bonds to
10% for a one year maintenance period, subject to the
Engineering Department' s final approval at that time.
In response to Councilmember Evans, Mr. Miller explained
that landscaping was required at the top of the slope but
not on the hillside and the requirements had been
fulfilled.
Mr. Kueny recommended continuing the item to May 6.
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to continue the
item to May 6.
J. Consider Approval of the Conceptual Design for the
Retainina Walls to be Constructed on the North Side of Los
Angeles Avenue West of South Condor Drive (Los Angeles
Avenue - East) . Staff Recommendation: Direct staff to
acquire retaining wall easements sufficient to accommodate
the width of either crib wall or inter-locking block wall
construction, for the retaining walls required for the
subject project .
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In response to Councilmember Teasley, Mr. Kueny stated
Council discussion to determine the type of material used
for the wall could occur at a later date.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Lovett discussed the wall
width, height, and grading requirements .
MOTION: Councilmember Perez moved and Councilmember Teasley
seconded a motion to approve staff recommendation. The motion
carried 4-0, Mayor Hunter abstaining.
12 . ORDINANCES:
13 . CLOSED SESSION:
None was held.
14 . ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember Perez
seconded a motion to adjourn. The motion carried by unanimous
voice vote. The time was 10 : 35 p.m.
Patrick Hunter, Mayor
ATTEST :
Deborah S . Traffenstedt, City Clerk
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Moorpark, California May 6, 1998
A Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark was
held on May 6, 1998, in the Community Center Conference Room of
said City located at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California.
1 . CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Pro Tem Teasley called the meeting to order at 6: 17 p.m.
2 . ROLL CALL:
Present : Councilmembers Evans, Teasley, and Wozniak.
Absent: Councilmember Perez and Mayor Hunter.
Staff Present: Steven Kueny, City Manager; John Nowak,
Assistant City Manager; Cheryl Kane, City
Attorney; Captain Mike Lewis, Sheriff' s
Department; Ken Gilbert, Director of Public
Works; Don Reynolds, Administrative Services
Manager; Nancy Burns, Senior Management
Analyst; and Deborah Traffenstedt, City Clerk.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT:
None.
4 . PRESENTATION/ACTION/DISCUSSION:
A. Approve Resolution No. 98- Amending the FY 1998-99
Budget for Fundina of Police Resource Center Tenant
Improvements. Staff Recommendation: (ROLL CALL VOTE)
Adopt Resolution No. 98- appropriating an additional
$5, 000 from the Police Facilities Fund for tenant
improvements for the Police Resource Center.
Captain Lewis gave a staff report explaining the Moorpark
Unified School District' s offer to rent vacant office
space at 30 Flory Avenue for a Police Service Center. He
explained that with the available lease area at the Flory
Avenue site, the existing Resource Center operations at
the Moorpark Town Center and all City Police Department
functions now located at the East County Sheriff' s
facility, short of patrol personnel, could be relocated.
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In response to Councilmember Wozniak, Mr. Nowak explained
that the existing Police Resource Center, located in the
Town Center, had to be moved by June 1 to make room for
another tenant .
Mr. Kueny commented that the City Council would need to
consider that once the City Police left the East County
Sheriff' s facility, there would be no space to return to
at that facility in the future. He also expressed
concern regarding the existing zoning of the Flory Avenue
site.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, Councilmember Perez
arrived. The time was 6: 30 p.m.
Ms . Kane commented that cities are not bound by their
zoning ordinance in regard to the location of a police
facility in a residential zone.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, Mayor Hunter arrived. The
time was 6: 33 p.m.
Councilmember Teasley commented that she was concerned
that the location was not on a main street and that she
thought more time was required to evaluate the options
prior to entering into a lease agreement with the School
District.
Mr. Kueny stated that staff would need to do projections
as to when the City would have enough money to build a
new station, and that the Council should also take into
consideration that the School District did not want to
commit to a long-term lease.
CONSENSUS: Continue the item for two weeks to the next regular
City Council meeting.
B. $talus Report on Moorpark Mosquito Abatement District
Dissolution. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as
deemed appropriate.
Mr. Nowak gave the staff report.
CONSENSUS : The Ad Hoc Committee should meet to review
operational and fiscal questions that have not been answered.
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5. CLOSED SESSION:
Mr. Kueny announced that only Item S.A. would be discussed.
Ms . Kane announced that the facts and circumstances creating
significant exposure to litigation consist of written
communications dated February 6, 1998, and February 27, 1998,
threatening litigation, received from Robert Coldren, attorney
for Villa Del Arroyo Mobilehome Park, regarding amendments to
the City' s Mobilehome Rent Stabilization Ordinance. Ms . Kane
also announced that the Council would be going into closed
session under Item S.A. , Conference with Legal Counsel -
Anticipated Litigation, Significant Exposure to Litigation,
Pursuant to Subdivision (b) of Section 54956. 9 of the
Government Code.
MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember Perez
seconded a motion to adjourn to closed session for a
discussion of Item 5.A. , only. The motion carried by
unanimous voice vote.
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to
Subdivision (b) of Section 54956. 9 of the Government
Code: (Number of cases to be discussed - 4)
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Subdivision (c) of
Section 54956. 9 of the Government Code: (Number of cases
to be discussed - 4)
C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
(Subdivision (a) of Section 54956. 9)
City of Moorpark vs. Southern California Edison, et al
D. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Property: 23 W. Los Angeles Avenue
Negotiating Parties : The City Council of the City of
Moorpark and Sunbelt Properties
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment .
E. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Property: A.P.N. 511-0-070-310
Negotiating Parties : The City Council of the City of
Moorpark and the Roe 1996 Trust
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment.
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F. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Title: Administrative Services Director, City Attorney,
City Clerk, City Manager, City Engineer, Director of
Community Development, Director of Community Services,
Public Works Director
Present in closed session were all Councilmembers; Steven
Kueny, City Manager; John Nowak, Assistant City Manager;
Cheryl Kane, City Attorney; Nancy Burns, Senior Management
Analyst; and Deborah Traffenstedt, City Clerk.
The Council reconvened into open session at 7 : 09 p.m. Mr.
Kueny stated there was no action to report and that only Item
S.A. was considered.
6. ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Hunter adjourned the meeting at 7 : 10 p.m.
Patrick Hunter, Mayor
ATTEST:
Deborah S. Traffenstedt, City Clerk