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Home My WebLink AboutMIN 2015 1202 CC SA REG MINUTES OF THE MEETINGS OF THE MOORPARK CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK ("SUCCESSOR AGENCY") Moorpark, California December 2, 2015 A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark and the Successor Agency was held on December 2, 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 7:22 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Moorpark resident, Howard Yaras, led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Mikos, Millhouse, Pollock, Van Dam, and Mayor Parvin. Staff Present: Steven Kueny, City Manager; Deborah Traffenstedt, Assistant City Manager; Ron Ahlers, Finance Director; David Bobardt, Community Development Director; Jeremy Laurentowski, Parks and Recreation Director; Captain Wade, Sheriffs Department; and Maureen Benson, City Clerk. 4. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS: None. 5. PUBLIC COMMENT: The following residents of the Meridian Hills development spoke about their concerns regarding a newly revealed and enforced Ventura County Fire District requirement to restrict parking on one side of their streets by painting the curb red. John Weymouth Tom Vorgitch Dave Tuttle Rutuparna Chhatre Howard Yaras Gail Crawford K. Sam Abourched David Dreher Mark Grossman Ryan Sinutko William King Ola Bateman Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 2 December 2, 2015 Their concerns were: 1) Lack of disclosure on the part of the K. Hovnanian sales office; 2) Devaluation of their property; 3) Creation of hostile environment among neighbors competing for available parking; 4) Delay in removing red paint from curb painted on the wrong side of the street; and 5) A request for the City to halt issuing any further building permits until this is resolved. Mayor Parvin requested staff schedule a meeting as soon as possible with the Meridian Hills residents, K. Hovnanian representatives, Ventura County Fire District personnel, and staff to work on a solution. Councilmember Mil!house requested staff contact K. Hovnanian on Thursday, December 3, to have the paint sand-blasted from the curb that was painted in error and to set up the meeting as soon as possible. 6. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA: None. 7. ANNOUNCEMENTS, FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS, AND REPORTS ON MEETINGS/CONFERENCES ATTENDED BY COUNCILMEMBERS AND MAYOR: Councilmember Mikos announced December 4 is the opening of "Christmas Magic" at the High Street Arts Center. Mayor Parvin announced the Moorpark City Library is hosting a Holiday PJ Party on December 3, which will include decorating cookies, playing holiday games, listening to themed music, and a festive surprise guest. Mayor Parvin announced the Ventura County Fire Department is helping the public prepare for El Nino storms by offering free sandbags and readiness tips at events to be held in two locations on Saturday, December 5 at Mission Bell Plaza in Moorpark and the Ventura County Fairgrounds from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Mayor Parvin announced "Breakfast with Santa" will be held on December 19 at Arroyo Vista Recreation Center. Mayor Parvin reported on having attended a Government Relations meeting on December 2 at the Moorpark Chamber office where the CHP mentioned no deaths occurred over Thanksgiving weekend from Gilmore to the Los Angeles County line. Councilmember Pollock reported on a criminal incident that began in Simi Valley and ended up with the suspects being chased and apprehended in Moorpark. Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 3 December 2, 2015 Councilmember Van Dam thanked staff for preparing for and attending the Moorpark Chamber Mixer held here at the City last evening. Councilmember Millhouse stated he was unable to attend the Chamber Mixer also wanted to thank staff for attending. He went on to state Moorpark is blessed to have a low crime rate, but the public is reminded to be aware and "If you see something, say something". Contact the police department regarding any concerns. Councilmember Mikos stated the public may also report any irregularities to the City Council who can provide feedback to staff and to the police. Mayor Parvin announced a fundraiser on December 13 at Arroyo Vista Recreation Center to raise money for medical costs for eight year old Daniel Mattar who plays on a Moorpark youth basketball team and has been diagnosed with a brain tumor. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None. 9. PRESENTATION/ACTION/DISCUSSION: A. Consider Extending Time Limits in City's General Plan Amendment (GPA) Pre-Screening Application Review Procedure. Staff Recommendation: Extend GPA Pre-Screening authorizations that would expire on December 4, 2015, to be valid through March 31, 2016, and direct staff to return with a resolution updating the GPA Pre-Screening Procedure to incorporate this change. Mr. Bobardt gave the staff report. John Newton, representing applicants stated he was available for questions. MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember Millhouse seconded a motion to extend GPA Pre-Screening authorizations that would expire on December 4, 2015, to be valid through March 31, 2016, and direct staff to return with a resolution updating the GPA Pre-Screening Procedure to incorporate this change. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 10. CONSENT CALENDAR: (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) MOTION: Councilmember Millhouse moved and Councilmember Van Dam seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 4 December 2, 2015 A. Consider Minutes of Regular City Council/Successor Agency Meeting of November 4, 2015. Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes. B. Consider Minutes of Regular City Council/Successor Agency Meeting of November 18, 2015. Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes. C. Consider Warrant Register for Fiscal Year 2015/16 — December 2, 2015. Staff Recommendation: Approve the warrant register. D. Consider Resolution Amending Fiscal Year 2015/2016 Budget for Funding to Conduct Various Pre-Purchase Property Investigations. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2015-3462. ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED E. Consider Resolution Adopting a Revised Management Benefits Program and Rescinding Resolution No. 2015-3423 and Authorize City Manager Temporary Adiustment to Maximum Leave Accrual Limit for One Position. Staff Recommendation: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 2015-3463, rescinding Resolution No. 2015-3423; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to retroactively adjust the temporary maximum accumulated leave limit for the Information Systems Manager from 80 hours to 120 hours. 11. ORDINANCES: (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) None. 12. CLOSED SESSION: None was held. 13. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION: Mayor Parvin moved and Councilmember Millhouse seconded a motion to adjourn. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. The time was 8:13 p.m. (Jar ice S. 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