HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 1993 1006 CC REG ITEM 08K ITEM
AGENDA REPORT
CITY OF MOORPARK
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Steven Kueny, City Manager
DATE: September 30, 1993 (CC Meeting of 10/6/93)
SUBJECT: FY 1993/94 Objectives
Pursuant to your actions of September 15, 1993, attached is
the FY 1993/94 "Mission Statement, Goals and Objectives"
containing all changes made by the Council. The highest
priorities are printed in bold and contain a double asterisk
on the left-hand margin. Other changes made by the City
Council including high priorities (denoted by a single
asterisk in the left-hand margin) are shown in legislative
format.
Upon final approval of this document, all shading and strike-
outs will be removed.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the 1993/94 Objectives and receive and file the
report.
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CITY OF MOORPARx
Mission Statement, Goals, and Objectives
CITY MISSION STATEMENT
Striving to preserve and improve the quality of life in Moorpark.
DEPARTMENTAL GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR FY 93/94
City Manager
Management
Oversee and coordinate activities of all City departments
consistent with City Council approved policies and priorities;
provide courteous and responsive public service.
1. Conduct monthly in-house management staff development
meetings.
* 2. Coordinate City's public information efforts and prepare
no less than forty (40) timely, informative news releases
about City activities.
* 3 . Work with County, State and Federal officials to ensure
that Moorpark's legislative interests and concerns are
addressed and establish a legislation program which would
allow the City to respond on a more timely basis to
pending State and Federal legislation.
** 4. Further develop the City's customer service program to
include employee training and quarterly employee meetings
with an emphasis on customer service practices.
5. Coordinate City's annual goal setting process.
6. Serve as staff liaison to Ventura Council of Governments.
** 7. As Executive Director, direct redevelopment agency
activities under the day-to-day management of the Deputy
City Manager and assist with establishing redevelopment
priorities and develop and implement expenditure plan for
bond proceeds.
Special Protects
Provide responsive staff support for special projects.
** 1. Assist in the acquisition and development of a downtown
park.
* 2 . Assist in the relocation of the Post Office to a downtown
area location.
Mission Statement, Goals, Objectives
FY 93/94
Final Approval by City Council 10/6/93
Page 2
* 3 . Assist in the development of an expanded library
facility.
** 4. Assist with implementation actions as follow up to
General Plan Update including traffic mitigation program,
and other items of potential impact to City services and
facilities, and preparation of specific plans and
modifications to Recreation Element.
** 5. Serve as staff liaison on matters pertaining to day
laborer gathering site and related activities.
6. Assist City Council in planning annual meetings with
Parks and Recreation Commission and Planning Commission.
7. Assist with City's participation in developing Traffic
Control Measures (TCM) in conjunction with County APCD.
8. Assist with modification to Municipal Code Section
pertaining to duties of Parks and Recreation Commission
and Planning Commission.
9. Assist with updates of the three (3) existing Areas of
Contribution (AOC) .
** 10. Assist with development of Citywide Traffic Mitigation
program and coordination with Ventura County on traffic
impact matters.
* 11. Coordinate settlement efforts with Caltrans for
relocation of maintenance station.
** 12. Evaluate options for providing Library Services.
* 13 . Prepare Graffiti Deterrence Ordinance.
** 14. Coordinate City's efforts for proposed transfer of
Waterworks District No. 1 to the City.
15. Prepare five-year financial projections.
16 . Consider use of funds provided by developer of Tract 3963
for other than affordable housing purposes.
* 17. Assist with development of modified merit and performance
evaluation system.
Mission Statement, Goals, Objectives
FY 93/94
Final Approval by City Council 10/6/93
Page 3
18 . Coordinate City's negotiation of developer proposed
Development Agreement for the Carlsberg Specific Plan.
19. If directed by the City Council, coordinate City's effort
in evaluating Fire Protection District revenue, costs and
services.
20. If directed by the City Council, direct City's efforts
for negotiation of developer proposed Development
Agreement and golf course development feasibility for
Bollinger project.
Public Transit
provide a safe, efficient alternative to single-passenger
automobile travel in Moorpark.
** 1. Pursue a marketing program to increase ridership on City
bus system and assist with the marketing program for
commuter rail and Amtrak services.
* 2. Implement the city's Paratransit Plan.
3 . Insure timely and efficient City funded maintenance of
commuter rail and park and ride facilities.
** 4. Work with VCTC and other East County jurisdictions to
facilitate regional transit linkage.
* 5. Work with VCTC to evaluate feasibility of transit service
from Cities of Thousand Oaks, Camarillo and Fillmore
connecting with commuter rail service.
6. Assist with City's work on complying with obligations of
the Congestion Management Program (CMP) .
** 7. Evaluate cost benefit of purchasing a City owned bus for
use by City's transit contractor.
8 . Coordinate installation of CMAQ funded bike facilities at
Arroyo Vista Community Park and Metrolink station.
** 9. Investigate feasibility of obtaining Section 9 Federal
funds for transit purposes.
Solid Waste
Ensure that solid waste is disposed of in accordance with the
adopted State hierarchy of "reducing, reusing, recycling, and
landfilling. "
Mission Statement, Goals, Objectives
FY 93/94
Final Approval by City Council 10/6/93
Page 4
** 1. Work with the refuse haulers to develop and implement an
industrial and commercial recycling program.
* 2 . Participate in regional solid waste planning efforts and
formation of a Regional Waste Authority.
** 3. Work with the refuse haulers to develop and implement a
green waste program.
4. Organize and implement two communitywide clean-up days.
* 5. Organize and implement a Christmas tree recovery program.
* 6. Develop educational and public awareness programs
utilizing the City's cable television channel and other
media forms.
7 . Conduct an educational workshop on source reduction and
recycling for youth.
* 8 . Conduct workshops on composting and seek a demonstration
site.
9 . Conduct a workshop on identifying safe alternatives to
products that are considered household hazardous waste.
** 10. Assist with the development and implementation of a
recyclable household hazardous waste collection program
in coordination with one or more other public agencies.
11. Enforce the City's mandatory refuse collection ordinance.
** 12. Evaluate feasibility of implementing a variable can rate
structure or similar alternatives for residential refuse
collection.
* 13 . Develop and implement a program designed to encourage
participation in residential curbside recycling for
residents not currently participating and to reinforce
participation with residents who are participating.
* 14 . Coordinate the City's implementation of the Countywide
Recycling Market Development Zone (RMDZ) among the City
Departments, and serve on the County Economic
Development/Recycling Market Development Zone
Subcommittee.
Mission Statement, Goals, Objectives
FY 93/94
Final Approval by City Council 10/6/93
Page 5
15. Coordinate the City's participation in an East County
Business Symposium and Recycled Products Fair, sponsored
by the Department of Conservation, in conjunction with
the cities of Simi Valley and Thousand Oaks.
16. Develop educational materials for environmental shopper
awareness to be placed at local grocery and super
markets.
* 17. Evaluate the Commercial Refuse Franchise Agreements
(expiring June 30, 1994) and Residential Franchise
Agreements (expiring June 30, 1995) .
18. Draft ordinance for space allocations for the collection
of recyclables in all development projects, as required
by AB 1327.
Emergency Prenaredness
Ensure that City properly anticipates and is prepared to respond to
natural and manmade disasters.
* 1. Develop a list of equipment and resources needed in the
City's Emergency Operation Center to respond to an
emergency.
* 2. Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) which outline
each department's role in responding to an emergency.
** 3. Provide training for staff in emergency response
procedures and responsibilities.
* 4. Plan and conduct a desk top emergency management
simulation.
* 5. Prepare a portion of City Hall/Community Center as an
emergency operation center (EOC) .
6. Recruit and train a citizens emergency response team.
** 7. Develop a program to regularly inform the public about
the need to adequately prepare themselves fora potential
disaster.
8. Purchase supplies for EOC and for response activities.
* 9. Provide disaster response training for the City Council.
Mission Statement, Goals, Objectives
FY 93/94
Final Approval by City Council 10/6/93
Page 6
* 10. Assist all departments in fulfilling their required
preparations.
City Attorney
Provide sound and timely legal advice to the City Council and staff
which encourages solutions and discourages litigation.
1. Assist with preparation of draft documents and ordinances
for subdivision ordinance and implementation items
related to the update of the Land Use and Circulation
Elements.
* 2. Assist in resolving City lawsuits.
3 . Develop an ordinance to address overcrowding in
residential units.
** 4. Prepare a standard lease agreement.
5. Assist with preparation of draft documents and
negotiation of developer proposed Development Agreement
for Carlsberg Specific Plan and others as directed by
City Council.
** 6. Develop operating procedures to ensure final review of
all ordinances before placement on agenda for first
reading.
City Clerk
Administration
Effectively organize, coordinate, and manage departmental
activities and provide courteous and responsive public service.
1. Assist in the development of a proposed business license
program.
** 2 . Insure the City is in compliance with Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements pertaining to access
to public meetings and documents.
** 3. Expand the Citizen Link computer by adding additional
city information. Expand system to the Library when/if
that becomes feasible based on budgetary constraints.
Provide an annual report on the program to the Council.
Mission Statement, Goals, Objectives
FY 93/94
Final Approval by City Council 10/6/93
Page 7
4. Submit an article to Western City on the Citizen Link
computer.
5. Speak at the annual League Conference on implementation
of an Optical System.
** 6. Implement a volunteer program and an annual recognition
event for city volunteers.
* 7 . Assist with developing changes to the public bid process.
Records Management
Provide responsive service and support to City Council, staff, and
public through efficient recording, storage, and retrieval of City
records.
** 1. Finalize and implement a comprehensive records management
plan including procedures for purging and destruction of
specified records.
** 2. Complete scanning of all permanent records to the Optical
Disk system.
* 3 . Implement a two station expansion of the optical system
to allow easier access for departments.
* 4 . Investigate alternatives for cost efficient means of
storing public improvement plans, maps, exhibits and
similar oversized documents.
5. Implement use of a volunteer in the City Clerk's Office
to do optical scanning (particularly closed claim and
contract files) .
6. Input list of organizational administrative procedures
into Clerk's Index.
7. Continue codification of City ordinances.
8 . Maintain insurance, recorded documents, developer
guarantee, and contract databases and create others as
needed in the Clerk's Index.
** g. Compile and submit a comprehensive list of Council
policies to the Council for formal adoption.
Mission Statement, Goals, Objectives
FY 93/94
Final Approval by City Council 10/6/93
Page 8
Elections and Required Filings
Ensure timely compliance with the Political Reform Act and
Elections Code.
1. Begin an outreach program to increase voting registration
and voting.
Administrative Services
Administration
Effectively organize, coordinate, and manage departmental
activities and provide courteous and responsive public service.
1. Develop proposed Business License program for
consideration by the City Council.
2. Initiate discussion with Mountain Meadows Cablevision for
franchise extension.
* 3 . Purchase and install emergency generator for City
Hall/Community Center.
* 4 . Coordinate with the City Attorney's office on validation
of a new appropriations limit.
* 5. Preparation of ADA Compliance Manual and training for
staff.
6. Develop business registration program for contract with
computerized database system.
7 . Develop and conduct a public information program for
animal regulation services with Ventura County.
** 8. Implement provisions of the new Cable Act regulations and
revised fee regulations.
** 9. Retain a contract firm to review and analyze the City's
and Redevelopment Agency's property tax receipts.
* 10. Perform evaluation and possibly develop preliminary plans
for a Moorpark Police Station.
* 11. Manage work assignments of the shared Management Analyst
position.
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FY 93/94
Final Approval by City Council 10/6/93
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** 12. Prepare in-house work space needs study for approved and
potential personnel additions including in-house building
inspector and City Engineer.
** 13. Develop and implement cat licensing program in
conjunction with Ventura County.
* 14. Assist with study to consider update of Police Facilities
Fee.
Redevelopment and Economic Development
Provide necessary staff support that facilitates the revitalization
of the redevelopment project area, expands the tax base, increases
revenues and encourages greater diversity of businesses and
services.
** 1. Coordinate City's downtown improvement efforts and
develop prioritized list of improvements.
** 2. Develop for City Council consideration and adoption and
implement a business attraction, promotion and retention
plan including provisions for working with the business
and development community to increase sales tax capture.
* 3 . Monitor processing of projects that offer significant
economic development benefits to insure timely completion
of construction and opening.
4 . Work with Moorpark Chamber of Commerce on economic
development and business promotion matters, including the
Shop Local campaign and Moorpark Economic Development
Committee (MEDC) .
* 5. Consistent with City Council policy and approved plan for
the downtown area, seek long term commercial development
of the former rail property on the south side of High
Street including retail and services compatible with
commuter rail service.
* 6. Purchase the former rail property on the south side of
High Street from Ventura County Transportation
Commission.
7 . Participate in County-wide Economic Vitality task force.
8. Administer agreement for sales tax audit and reporting.
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FY 93/94
Final Approval by City Council 10/6/93
Page 10
** 9. Manage the activities of the Moorpark Redevelopment
Agency including development and implementation of a work
program and Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and
coordination of Project Area Advisory Committee (PAAC)
participation.
* 10. Develop alternative development plans for the Agency
owned property on the south side of High Street.
Budget, Accounting and Finance
Plan and account for City revenues and expenditures and invest
funds safely while maximizing yields in accordance with priorities
established by the City Council.
* 1. Prepare a summary budget for public distribution.
** 2. Prepare a capital project and equipment replacement
schedule and funding program.
3 . Develop and implement system to have periodic independent
third party review and verification of City's
investments.
* 4 . Develop allocation formulas for appropriate cost sharing
between departments, divisions and funds.
* 5. Prepare comprehensive annual financial report by
November.
* 6. Implement Accounts Receivables Program.
7 . Evaluate expansion of the current financial management
system or the purchase of an alternative comprehensive
financial management system.
** 8. Prepare recommendations modifying chart of accounts and
reduction of number of funds.
* 9 . Evaluate options for banking services.
Computers
Improve workload efficiency by planning, acquiring, and maintaining
hardware and software systems and training personnel in their use.
1. Study how to link databases for home occupation permits,
zone clearances, land use information, property tax, and
sales tax information.
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FY 93/94
Final Approval by City Council 10/6/93
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* 2 . Submit for Council's approval a five year computer system
plan.
Risk Management
Minimize losses caused by unforeseen occurrences in all phases of
city operations.
** 1. Prepare Risk Management Manual.
* 2 . Provide formal Safety Training program for all employees.
* 3 . Conduct annual audit of City facilities and projects for
SB 198 and CALOSHA compliance and provide written report
to City Council and City Manager.
4. Develop a training program for all employees in the
identification and handling of hazardous materials.
5. Conduct annual audit of City facilities and practices for
the Injury Prevention Program.
Personnel
Provide a recruitment and selection process which fairly evaluates
abilities of applicants consistent with the Equal Employment
Opportunity Act; oversee staff development and training to maximize
employee potential; and manage benefit program to facilitate
employee use while minimizing cost.
** 1. Revise personnel rules to reflect actual operating
conditions and approved MOA with employee groups.
2 . Evaluate potential for developing an Employee Wellness
Program.
3. Prepare updated Personnel Manual.
4. Implement Employee Assistance Program.
5. Prepare ordinance revising personnel practices for
recruitment and incorporating an Affirmative Action Plan.
* 6. Develop formal employee orientation process.
7 . Develop Management Employees Personnel Rules.
** 8. Develop modified merit and performance evaluation system.
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** 9. Conduct review of alternative medical programs by May 1,
1994.
Purchasing
Ensure that all expenditures conform to established purchasing
procedures.
* 1. Revise purchasing ordinance and develop purchasing
procedures manual.
2. Prepare local vendor resource guide.
3. Update fixed assets listing semi-annually.
* 4. Consider local vendor preference policy.
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Administer the application and allocation processes of the CDBG
program consistent with the program's objectives of assisting low
and moderate income persons.
* 1. Provide liaison support and assistance to sub-recipients.
* 2. Assist with activities to expend funds reserved for low
and moderate income housing.
* 3 . Prepare analysis of urban county grant program versus
small City entitlement for city's participation in CDBG.
Property Management
Maximize return on investment consistent with City Council policy
on use of City owned/managed real property and buildings.
* 1. Implement City Council directive for rental, development
and maintenance of former rail property on the south side
of High Street.
** 2 . Assist with the preparation of a standard lease
agreement.
Public Safety
Administration
Provide coordination and the leadership necessary to introduce new
programs, enhance existing services, public support, and respond
courteously to the public.
Mission Statement, Goals, Objectives
FY 93/94
Final Approval by City Council 10/6/93
Page 13
** 1. Identify revenue sources to support police activities and
recovering costs.
** 2. Participate in the Sheriff's Department Disaster Plan
exercises and coordinate with the City's Disaster Plan.
* 3. Expand use of Police Public Information Videos' on City' s
public channel.
* 4 . Work with City's Ad Hoc Committee and County's Gang Task
Force in developing techniques for addressing gang and
at-risk youth issues.
* 5. Prepare study to consider update of Police Facilities
Fee.
* 6. Assist with evaluation and possible preliminary planning
for future Moorpark Police Station.
** 7. Complete EMT Certification for deputies.
Investigation:
Promptly investigate all crimes and apprehend criminal suspects.
* 1. Increase the number of investigated criminal cases by
20%.
Community Services Officer
Provide public education and crime prevention programs to general
public, students, and businesses.
Patrol Services
Provide a safe environment, timely response to calls for service,
visible presence and proactive approach to identified problems, and
Traffic Enforcement
Encourage vehicle code compliance and provide a visible presence on
City streets and State highways.
* 1. Obtain OTS funding for Spanish Language Traffic
Enforcement program.
* 2. Provide at least 200 hours of commercial vehicle
enforcement.
Mission Statement, Goals, Objectives
FY 93/94
Final Approval by City Council 10/6/93
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Community Development
Administration
Effectively organize, coordinate, and manage departmental
activities and provide courteous and responsive public service.
* 1. Coordinate the development of a new Improvement
Agreement, Subordination Agreement and other documents
required to better advise those affected of development
requirements and to better affix responsibility for
construction of same.
** 2. Coordinate preparation of the Citywide traffic mitigation
fee program.
** 3. Improve the automated financial accounting system used to
track entitlement projects' billing.
4 . Create a cross reference/index of approved and denied
entitlement projects.
** 5. Implement and monitor a contract with a consulting firm
to utilize the traffic model for specific projects.
* 6. Prepare a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the purpose of
hiring a consultant to provide the city with its own
Geographic Information System (GIS) program.
7 . Assist with review of developer proposed Development
Agreement for Carlsberg Specific Plan.
** 8. Monitor applicant and Ventura County work on Happy Camp
Regional Park draft EIR and development plan.
9. Complete development of draft Cultural Heritage Ordinance
for City Council consideration.
Current Planning
Ensure that entitlement requests are consistent with the General
Plan' s goals and policies; mitigate all impacts; and are processed
within prescribed time limits.
1. Process and initiate implementation of an amended
Carlsberg Specific Plan.
** 2 . Improve the standard development project conditions used
for each type of entitlement.
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FY 93/94
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* 3 . Simplify and modify information pamphlets and application
materials for all types of development entitlements.
** 4. Update the subdivision ordinance.
5. Finalize draft revisions to Zoning Ordinance sign
regulations.
* 6. Finalize other language clarification revisions to the
Zoning Ordinance.
7. Process Specific Plans and miscellaneous entitlement
requests as applications are filed.
Advance Planning
Monitor the General Plan for consistency with State law; monitor
projects, plans, environmental documents, and activities of other
agencies for potential impacts to Moorpark.
** 1. Work in conjunction with the Redevelopment Agency staff
to implement the Downtown Plan, including creation of a
design manual, zoning overlay, development standards and
parking in lieu fee.
** 2. Create hillside development policies.
* 3 . Complete Noise Element revisions required by update to
Land Use and Circulation Elements.
4. Submit an application to LAFCO to amend Sphere of
Influence for Specific Plan No. 8 area following approval
of the specific plan.
* 5. Complete OSCAR Element revisions required by update to
Land Use and Circulation Elements.
* 6. Complete Safety Element revisions in conjunction with
approval of Specific Plan No. 8 to ensure General Plan
consistency.
** 7. Complete an update to the Housing Element by July 1,
1994.
8 . Continue to coordinate with the County the implementation
of transportation control measures (TCM) .
9. Create a Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Ordinance
and program for implementing TDM strategies, including a
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list of projects or activities which will be funded by
air quality mitigation funds.
* 10. Develop the Arroyo Simi management plan required by the
Urban Streams Restoration Grant.
** 11. Submit the product of the Measure "F" Committee to the
City Council for review.
Code Enforcement
Encourage timely compliance with the municipal code.
1. Complete a policy and procedures manual for code
enforcement activities.
** 2. Implement the City's Neighborhood Preservation Program.
Housing
Provide safe and varied housing stock to accommodate all economic
and social groups, with an emphasis on affordable housing.
1. Work with developers of approved projects with low, lower
and moderate housing units to ensure timely and continued
occupancy by low, lower and moderate income households.
** 2. Conduct a feasibility study for adopting an inclusionary
zoning ordinance for low and moderate income households
and creation of a housing trust fund.
** 3. Work with Redevelopment Agency staff to develop a first
time home buyer program and other housing programs.
4 . Monitor approved affordable housing projects to ensure
timely and continue occupancy by qualified households.
5. Update the City' s components of the Ventura County
Comprehensive Housing Affordable Strategy (CHAS) .
Building and Safety
Ensure that development conforms to adopted building codes and
standards.
* 1. Develop and implement permanent storage of construction
plans and related records.
2. Evaluate moving Building and Safety services to City Hall
complex.
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** 3. Present draft updates of Uniform Building Codes for City
Council consideration.
4. Obtain compliance from all property owners affected by
the City's Un-reinforced Masonry Building Ordinance.
** 5. Evaluate feasibility of creating an in-house Building and
Safety Department.
6. Evaluate initiating a requirement for permits for block
wall construction.
* 7 . Develop procedures and standards for geotechnical and
geological review services.
Community Services
Administration
Effectively organize, coordinate, and manage departmental
activities and provide courteous and responsive public service.
1. Maintain "Emergency Notification" listing.
** 2. In conjunction with the Community Development Department,
review and process modification of the Open Space
Conservation and Recreation (OSCAR) Element for
consistency with the other General Plan elements.
** 3. Revise park land dedication ordinance and Park Master
Plan including evaluation of existing Park Improvement
Fund Zones.
** 4. Coordinate City's participation in contract at-risk youth
programs.
5. Complete Five Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
Report for parks.
** 6. Develop a Department procedures manual.
7 . Prepare ordinance updating rules for use of parks and
facilities.
8 . Claim balance of Proposition 70 Bond Act money for Arroyo
Vista Community Park construction.
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9. Administer the Art in Public Places and the Tree and
Landscape Fee programs and develop draft policies for use
of funds.
10. Evaluate City's role in developing child care facilities.
* 11. In conjunction with the Public Works Department, develop
a joint training program for maintenance staff.
* 12. In conjunction with the Public Works Department, develop
and implement an inventory control system for tools,
equipment and materials.
13 . Assist with modifications to City's radio communication
system.
14 . Develop and implement a program to utilize the 200 trees
provided to the City each year as partial compensation
for the lease of undeveloped park land.
15. Administer the Senior Lifeline Program.
16. Serve on technical group for County' s Regional Trails
Advisory Committee.
17 . Evaluate potential for developing use of Flood Control
District facilities for equestrian, biking and hiking
trails.
* 18 . Develop staffing plan and maintenance cost estimates for
Arroyo Vista Community Park.
19. Serve as primary staff contact for Air Pollution Health
Advisory Episode Notification.
20. Apply for "Tree City U.S.A. " designation.
21. Coordinate Parks and Recreation Commission review of park
names.
22 . Review Landscape Maintenance Contract and evaluate
options for implementation on July 1, 1994 .
* 23 . Develop real time billing rate for all department staff.
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FY 93/94
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Recreation
Enhance and expand quality recreational opportunities for all
Moorpark residents, and effectively coordinate recreational
activities with other organizations.
** 1. Develop recreation programs targeting teens and at-risk
youths.
** 2. Provide recreation staffing for programs and activities
for Senior Citizens.
A. Expand volunteer program, including training and
recognition.
B. Include other active programs such as dance,
fitness, and senior softball as interest warrants.
Coordinate tournament and activities
with other cities' senior centers.
C. Include more social services through joint-agency
cooperation, such as referral programs, respite
programs, educational programs and health clinics.
D. Conduct a Senior Expo.
E. Conduct an intergenerational holiday program.
F. Research feasibility and interest in offering a
monthly evening dance.
G. Continue to research other grants and funding
available to offset program costs.
H. Consider "Adopt a Senior" program.
3 . Expand youth programs including preschool activities at
Arroyo Vista Community Park facility.
** 4. Evaluate feasibility of establishing a teen center.
** 5. Provide activities for physically challenged persons.
6. Evaluate community interest in conducting a multi-
cultural recreation special event.
* 7 . Conduct activities to commemorate the City's Tenth (10th)
anniversary of incorporation.
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8. Develop procedures for a scholarship-type program for low
income families to participate in recreation programs.
9. Provide an annual program for youth arts.
* 10. Conduct special events and other recreational programs
approved and funded in 1993/94 .
11. Expand programs to include other sports including adult
soccer and roller and street hockey.
12 . Conduct a citywide youth track meet with cooperation from
school district.
* 13 . Look at offering a more diverse variety of classes which
will appeal to all age groups and interests. Expand
classes to increase revenue for department to fund 50% to
75% of one recreation position from this source by June
30, 1994.
* 14 . Develop standard procedure for pricing of recreation
classes and programs.
* 15. Research alternatives and implement an improved method of
processing class and program registration.
* 16. Develop guidelines for solicitation of corporate and
public donations for special events and other programs.
* 17. Develop a prototype for marquee signs to announce
community events.
Parks
Provide well-maintained, safe general purpose parks in all areas of
the City and construct budgeted improvements in a timely manner.
* 1. Provide training to have at least one maintenance staff
person certified in maintenance and repair of backflow
prevention devices.
* 2. Construct improvements at Virginia Colony Park with park
opening by August 31, 1993 .
3 . Investigate potential for improvement of the land above
the underground portion of the Happy Camp Drain in the
Virginia Colony as a linear park.
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FY 93/94
Final Approval by City Council 10/6/93
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** 4. Assess feasibility of performing additional park
maintenance functions by City staff.
** 5. Develop proposed funding plan for completion of Arroyo
Vista Community Park (part of 5 year CIP) .
** 6. Coordinate with homeowners in the villa Campesina
development for the improvement of the required
neighborhood park.
* 7 . Develop preliminary improvement plans for improvement of
open space buffer area between Home acres and West
Village of PC-3 .
* 8. Complete plan review and approval of West Meadows Park
consistent with approved conceptual plan.
9. Work with Public Works Department to install directional
signs to City parks.
* 10. Develop hourly costs for the lighted basketball court at
Griffin Park.
* 11. Develop plan to turn College View Avenue into parking lot
and/or other uses for Griffin Park when the freeway
project is completed and the street is vacated.
* 12. Obtain surplus Caltrans property adjacent to Griffin Park
for additional park use.
13 . Continue implementing the system to track historical
maintenance costs at all City parks.
** 14. When a site is acquired for a downtown neighborhood park,
prepare a conceptual improvement plan.
* 15. Complete other improvements in the 1993/94 Budget.
16. Develop a report on the estimated construction and
maintenance costs for a municipal swimming pool and
research alternative funding sources.
* 17 . Install park name sign for Campus Park.
18. Evaluate other potential uses for Arroyo Vista Community
Park, such as, land lease for private health club and
interim facilities such as a driving range.
Mission Statement, Goals, Objectives
FY 93/94
Final Approval by City Council 10/6/93
Page 22
19. Investigate expansion of Arroyo Vista Community Park by
incorporating use of adjacent Southern California Edison
property.
Facilities
Efficiently maintain Community Center, City Hall, and other
facilities in a clean and safe condition.
1. Improve the illumination of Community Center parking lot.
2 . Update security system agreement for City buildings.
** 3. Develop maintenance program for new Arroyo Vista
Community Park building.
* 4 . Upgrade facilities to enhance their use by completing
budgeted improvements by June 30, 1994 .
Landscaped Parkways and Medians and Street Trees
Provide for well-maintained landscaped areas within and adjacent to
City street rights-of-way.
** 1. In conjunction with Public Works Department, plan, design
and install improvement of currently unimproved parkways
and medians at various locations.
2 . Develop a Citywide program for tree planting, including
on the south bank of the Arroyo Simi, the slope on the
north side of Los Angeles Avenue, east of the
intersection of Spring Road and High Street and other
areas, possibly in conjunction with HOA' s.
3 . Install french drains where needed on the slope on the
south side of Tierra Rejada Road.
* 4 . Develop and implement a program to effectively and
efficiently reduce water consumption and reduce overspray
onto streets and sidewalks.
5. Maintain all parkway and street trees.
* 6. Repair Tierra Rejada Road Slope damage by October 31,
1993 .
** 7. Evaluate options for performing maintenance for City
managed areas.
Mission Statement, Goals, Objectives
FY 93/94
Final Approval by City Council 10/6/93
Page 23
Cable Television
Provide a variety of quality programming on the City's public
access channel.
** 1. Administer government channel (Channel 10) operations.
* 2 . Complete approved program introduction to public
meetings.
3 . Assist in developing script writing capabilities of in-
house staff.
4. By June 30, 1994, establish an average of eight (8) hours
of programming each day.
** 5. Film 200 hours of Moorpark activities for replay
supporting public information and community promotion
efforts and evaluate the feasibility of filming a video
about Moorpark City government.
6. Prepare a video special on Moorpark's first 10 years.
* 7 . Develop community resources and volunteers to assist in
programming and cablecasting activities.
* 8. Secure videos from other public agencies for play on
City's government channel.
Public Works
Administration
Effectively organize, coordinate, and manage departmental
activities and provide courteous and responsive public service.
** 1. Continue aggressive graffiti abatement program.
** 2. Complete Master Drainage Study and Stormwater Management
Program pursuant to the requirements of the National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) .
3 . Implement the requirements of the Stormwater Management
Program and the Park 2 NPDES permit.
4 . Manage the annual update of the City's Assessment
Districts for parks maintenance (AD 85-1) and street
lighting and landscape maintenance (AD84-2) .
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FY 93/94
Final Approval by City Council 10/6/93
Page 24
* 5. Retain consultant to prepare an Engineering Fee Study
based on the actual cost of Engineering Services.
6. Assist in the development of a new Improvement Agreement,
Subordination Agreement and other documents required to
better advise those affected of development requirements
and to better affix responsibility for construction of
same.
7. Administer a number of state and federal transportation
grant programs (ISTEA, STP, CMAQ, STIP & SLTPP) .
** S. Establish Lease Agreement with the County of Ventura for
the use of a portion of Waterworks District #1 property
for use as a Public Works Maintenance Yard or select
alternative site and plan for relocation.
* 9. Establish agreement with the County of Ventura for the
use of County radio frequency, then proceed with
procurement of new VHF radio equipment.
10. Assist in efforts to develop Transportation Control
Measures (TCM) .
11. Develop and improve departmental safety programs and
practices.
12 . Finalize and implement Underground Service Alert
response capability.
• 13 . Develop handouts for the public on encroachment permits
and tree removal.
* 14. Coordinate revisions of Los Angeles Avenue Area of
Contribution, Tierra Rejada/Spring Road Area of
Contribution, and Gabbert and Casey Roads Area of
Contribution.
15. Work to improve relationships with and project processing
by Caltrans.
16. In conjunction with the Community Services Department,
develop and implement an inventory control system for
tools, equipment and materials.
* 17. Coordinate City's participation in County Library
Services ' Agency expansion of the Moorpark Library.
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FY 93/94
Final Approval by City Council 10/6/93
Page 25
18 . Conduct study on street light glare reduction.
* 19. Assist in developing Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for
the Redevelopment Agency.
** 20. Evaluate feasibility of having an in-house City Engineer.
21. In conjunction with the Community Services Department,
develop a joint training program for maintenance staff.
22 . Administer update to Walnut Canyon Drainage Fee and
coordinate activities with County of Ventura.
* 23 . Monitor and coordinate City's oversight of Ventura
County's design and environmental review of proposed
improvement/realignment of Moorpark Road south of Tierra
Rejada Road.
Capital Projects
Coordinate the economical design and construction of budgeted
capital improvements in a timely manner.
** 1. Submit the seven-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
for City Council's consideration.
* 2 . Administer the annual update of the Congestion Management
Program (CMP) .
3 . Locate, establish and implement one or more underground
utility districts utilizing Rule 20A funds.
** 4. Administer the design and construction of the capital
improvement projects in the 1993/94 Budget, including the
Redevelopment Agency projects.
** 5. Coordinate construction of Tierra Rejada Road Widening
project with completion by February 27, 1994.
** 6. Coordinate construction of Arroyo Vista Community Park
building with completion by March 31, 1994.
* 7. Complete the Flory Avenue area sidewalk improvement and
Sherman Avenue wall projects by August 31, 1993 .
Streets Maintenance
Ensure proper and timely maintenance of streets and installation of
traffic control devices and pavement markings for safe and adequate
traffic flow.
Mission Statement, Goals, Objectives
FY 93/94
Final Approval by City Council 10/6/93
Page 26
** 1. Develop data bases for street signs, pavement markings,
rights-of-way improvements and various Public Works
functions to track and schedule maintenance.
2e Develop and implement an inventory control program for
tools, equipment and materials.
* 3 . Review existing maintenance practices and determine if
any changes are required.
** 4. Implement new in-house street marking program.
5. Develop an annual storm drain maintenance program.
6. Develop annual schedules and manage maintenance programs
related to street striping, and pavement marking, slurry
seal, sidewalk inspection/replacement program, street
trees and minor asphalt repairs.
* 7 . Develop a pavement condition inventory and maintenance
program.
** A. Complete restriping and related modifications to Collins
Drive by August 31, 1993.
9. Pursue funding to interconnect Los Angeles Avenue traffic
signals.
Fleet Maintenance
Ensure that well-maintained, fuel-efficient vehicles are available
as needed for City purposes.
* 1. Implement revised fleet maintenance program.
2 . Establish and administer vehicle maintenance contracts.
3 . Ensure that City vehicles adhere to State smog check
program requirements.
** 4. Conduct evaluation of converting City vehicles to an
alternative fuel source.
Crossing Guards
Provide a safe crossing at designated intersections for children
walking to and from school.
1. Administer the annual training program.
Mission Statement, Goals, Objectives
FY 93/94
Final Approval by City Council 10/6/93
Page 27
2 . Review and update the Crossing Guard Training Manual.
3 . Review and revise Crossing Guard policies, procedures and
methods as required to improve program effectiveness and
safety.
City Engineer
Develop civil and traffic engineering conditions for proposed
developments; provide timely plan checking, inspection, and traffic
engineering services; ensure appropriate design standards for
capital improvement projects; and provide courteous and responsive
public service.
1. Develop policies for the issuance and administration of
annual permits to utilities and special purpose
districts.
2 . Assist Public Works Department in the development of a
Pavement Maintenance Program.
3 . Assist Public Works Department in the development of
computerized inventories to manage street maintenance.
4 . Determine the feasibility of developing City's own
engineering standards.
* 5. Create standard engineering conditions for proposed
developments for each type of entitlement.
** 6. Finish preparation of Floodplain Ordinance per F.E.M.A.
requirements.
* 7. Complete alignment study for Los Angeles Ave. east of
Spring Road.
8. Assist in the update of Areas of Contributions.
* 9. Assist in the development of a citywide traffic
mitigation fee.
** 10. Complete design of Moorpark Avenue storm drain and
related improvements, Charles Street Phase 2, First
Street, and other projects as assigned.
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