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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Moorpark, California
July 11, 1990
A Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark,
California was held on July 11, 1990 in the Council Chambers of
City Hall of said city, located at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark,
California.
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Perez called the meeting to order at 6:40 p.m.
Present were Councilmembers Brown, Lawrason, Montgomery,
and Mayor Perez; Steven Kueny, City Manager; and Cheryl
Kane, City Attorney. Councilmember Harper was absent.
Mr. Kueny informed the Council that the City had been
served on a lawsuit by Colonial Mortgage concerning the
1985 Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bond Program on July
10, 1990, and asked that this be added to the agenda
since need arose after the posting of the agenda.
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Brown seconded a motion to add Litigation concerning
Colonial Mortgage vs. City of Moorpark to the agenda, as
need for action arose after the posting of the agenda.
The motion carried 4 -0,, Council.member Harper absent.
2. CLOSED SESSION:
MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember
Montgomery seconded a motion to adjourn to Closed Session
for a discussion of the following:
A. Personnel.
B. Potential litigation pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.9(b)(1).
C. Potential litigation pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.9(c)
D. Litigation concerning City of Moorpark vs. Moorpark
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H. Negotiations for Real Property on the North Side of
Tierra Rejada Road East of Spring Road (Pacifica
Corp.) pursuant to Government Code Section 54945.8.
I. Litigation concerning the Moorpark Mosquito
Abatement District vs. City of Moorpark.
J. Litigation concerning Colonial Mortgage vs. City of
Moorpark.
The motion carried 4 -0, Councilmember Harper absent.
Present in Closed Session were all Councilmembers except
Councilmember Harper; Steven Kueny, City Manager; and
Cheryl Kane, City Attorney.
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Lawrason seconded a motion to adjourn from Closed
Session. The motion carried 4 -0, Councilmember Harper
absent.
Mr. Kueny stated there was no action to report out
of Closed Session and only item 2.B. had been
discussed.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting a 10 minute recess was
declared. The Council reconvened into Open Session at
7:30 p.m.
3• PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Councilmember Montgomery led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmembers Brown, Lawrason,
Montgomery and Mayor Perez.
Absent: Councilmember Harper.
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4.
5.
Engineer;
Attorney;
Senior P-
Associate
Kellerman,
Vandaveer,
July 11, 1990
Cheryl Kane, City
Debbie Traffenstadt,
.anner; Winnie Wilson,
Planner; Lillian
City Clerk, and Dot
Deputy City Clerk.
PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS, AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
None.
REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Lawrason seconded a motion to reorder 9.C. to before 9.A.
The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0, Councilmember
Harper absent.
MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember
Montgomery seconded a motion to add as item 11.F.
consideration of a request by the Environmental Coalition
to use the Community Center- parking lot for a clean up
day on July 21, 1990, need for action having arisen after
the posting of the agenda. The motion carried by voice
vote 4 -0, Councilmember Harper absent.
Mr. Kueny requested that an item be placed on the
agenda regarding Community Development Block Grant
funding for the Senior Nutrition Program and
Literacy Program. He said that the CDBG contracts
would not be signed until September and these
programs need to be funded.
MOTION: Councilmember
Montgomery seconded a
Consideration of Funding
and Literacy Program ass
funds are available for
arisen for action since
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Brown moved and Councilmember
motion to add as item 11.G.
of the Senior Nutrition Program
an interim measure until CDBG
these programs, the need having
the posting of the agenda. The
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6. PUBLIC COMMENT:
John Roberts, 15787 Graduate Circle, spoke representing
the Campus Hills Homeowners' Association. He indicated
that the hiking trails behind these homes have not been
marked properly, thus increasing the possibility of
injury to hikers and possible lawsuits to the HOA. He
also stated that the recently established no parking
zones in Campus Park were not a good idea as there is
limited parking already along University Street. In
conclusion, he expressed gratitude to the City Council
for the placement of the stop sign on Marquette Street.
John Lane, 12591 Crystal Ranch Road, spoke regarding his
opposition to the pay raise for the Parks and Recreation
Commissioners, Planning Commissioners and the City
Council. He stated his opinion that the voters will not
pass the ambulance service for Moorpark on the November
ballot and also that the Comprehensive Planning Ordinance
is too complicated for the voters to understand.
Harvey Bredeman, 11858 Silvercrest Street, owner of the
Moorpark Melodrama, said he is concerned with the
disruptive behavior of the patrons of the Whistle Stoppe
Restaurant which is next door to the theater.
Linda Bredeman, 11858 Silvercrest Street, reiterated what
Mr. Bredeman had said. She appealed to the City
Councilmembers for financial. assistance in constructing
a fence between the two establishments and for other
suggestions which might correct the situation.
Connie Lawrason, 4291 Ambermeadow Street, questioned what
is being developed in the area of Moorpark Road on the
approach to Santa Rosa Road. She asked if the zoning for
this area had been changed.
Gary Austin, 17512 ion Karman Avenue, Irvine,
representing Messenger Investment Company, indicated that
he has some technical information regarding the CPO and
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Mike Drummond, 12612 Ambermeadow, spoke regarding the use
of North Meadows Park by the Little League. He indicated
that a new Board of Directors is being seated for the
Little League and that any discussions should be deferred
until the third or fourth week in August.
Bill Poleri, 300 Moorpark Avenue, #2031 stated that it
would be more appropriate if the money being requested by
the Ventura County Arts Alliance would be donated to the
local Moorpark Arts Committee instead of to a county
organization.
Gerald Goldstein, 11932 Los Angeles Avenue, spoke in
opposition to the Graffiti Busters organization that is
being organized in Moorpark.
Don Pruner, 72 Moody Court, Thousand Oaks, provided a
brief update on the ambulance and paramedic service being
provided to the City.
Paul Tryon, representing the Building Industry
Association, 23801 Calabasas Road, Calabasas, spoke
regarding Item 11.A., the Comprehensive Planning
Ordinance. He stated that he believes the decision
should lie with the City Council and not the voters.
Lois Bernstein, 823 Rimcrest Drive, Westlake Village,
spoke with Council indulgence, representing the Ventura
County Arts Alliance. She spoke in favor of the donation
being sought by the Alliance.
7. COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Counc:ilmember Brown reported on the meeting with School
District Superintendent Tom Duffy and the structural
engineer regarding the structural study of the Memorial
High School Auditorium.
Councilmember Brown also reported on discussions with
Ventura County Animal Regulations regarding trading
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8. CONSENT CALENDAR:
July 11, 1990
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Brown seconded a motion to table item 8.L. until later in
the meeting to allow Councilmember Harper to be present,
and pull items 8.A., Minutes of June 25 and Minutes of
June 27, 8.C., 8.D., 8.0., 8.R., 8.S. and 8.T., from the
Consent Calendar and approve the balance of the Consent
Calendar. The motion carried by roll call vote 4 -0,
Councilmember Harper absent.
Consider Approval of Minutes of the Special City
Council Meeting of June 30, 1990
City Council
June 16, 1990
Consider Approval ofMinutes of the Regular Meeting
of June 6, 1990.
Staff Recommendation:
Approve
minutes as
processed.
B. Warrant Register.
1989/90
Manual Warrants
11862 -
11867
11975 -
11986
$148,433.57
Warrants
11994 -
12075
$276,662.72
1990/91.
Warrants
12019,
12024
12050,
12066
$ 2,623.57
E. Consider Renewal
of Data
Processing
Equipment
Insurance Coverage,
Staff
Recommendation: Renew
coverage.
F_ rnnciricr
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H. Consider Exoneration of Grading Bond for 890 Valley
Road (Cummings) . Staff Recommendation: Exonerate
and release grading bond.
I. Consider Acceptance of Annual Street Overlay 1989.
Staff Recommendation: Accept work as complete and
file Notice of Completion.
J. Consider Resolution No. 90 -691 Revising the Salary
Plan per the Fiscal Year 1990/91 Budget as adopted
June 27, 1997. Staff Recommendation: Approve
Resolution No. 90 -691 to amend the salaries.
K. Consider Resolution No. 90 -692 Ado tin
Appropriation Limit for Fiscal Year 90/91 Approve
Resolution No. 90 -692 to adopt the appropriation
limit for FY 90/91.
M. Consider Update on _Route 118 Freeway Extension
Alignment Stud_ Staff Recommendation: Receive
and file.
N. City Manager Approved Contract - Interim Landscape
Architect. Staff Recommendation: Receive and
file.
P. Consider Reauest from Urban West Communities (UWC)
to Defer Area of Contribution (AOC) Payments to
Account for Reimbursement Owed to UWC. Staff
Recommendation: Approve deferral for up to 75
dwelling units.
Q. Consider Approval of Membership of the Citv of
Laguna Niguel In theSCJPIA_ Staff Recommendation:
Receive and file.
U. Transmittal of 1990091 Fiscal Year Adopted Budget
Staff Recommendation: Receive and file.
The following items were j)ulled from the Consent Calendar
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of Fish and Game be consulted regarding the issue
and impacts of the proposed trail system.
Ms. Kellerman read the addition to the consensus
action on page 6 under item 11.P. and at North
Meadows Park to fund restroom and security lighting
at $44,000 and $4,500, respectively. (Trash cans
and bleachers [$500 and $800 respectively] at North
Meadows Park had previously been deleted by the
Council.)
MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Mayor Perez
seconded a motion to approve the minutes of June 27, 1990
as amended above. The motion carried by voice vote, 4 -0,
Councilmember Harper absent.
Consider Approval of Minutes of the Adjourned City
Council Meeting .of ._June 25, 1990.
Mayor Perez requested that the first consensus
action on page 8 under item 11.P. be changed to
"The Council added to the Community development
Department Activities /Projects list development of
a streamlined process for aiding downtown merchants
in improvement proposals.
C. Consider the Transportation Development Claim
for FY 90/91. Staff Recommendation: Adopt
Resolution No. 90- , authorizing filing of the
claim and direct Local Transportation Fund (LTF)
appropriations for streets and transit.
Mr. Kueny requested that this item be continued
since the Ventura County Transportation Commission
(VCTC) staff had not responded to the City
regarding what other Ventura County cities were
doing in regard to the contribution to the Ventura
County Transportation Commission (VCTC) for
administration.
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D. Consider Avenida Colonia /Nogales Box Culvert -
Approval of a Cooperative Agreement with Ventura
County Flood Control District (VCFCD) for
Construction of Unit IV of Happy Camp Canyon Drain.
Staff Recommendation: Approve cooperative
agreement.
Mr. Kueny gave the staff report.
MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember
Montgomery seconded a motion to approve the staff
recommendation to approve the funding and authorize the
Mayor to execute the cooperative agreement. The motion
carried by voice vote 4 -0, Councilmember Harper absent.
O. Consider Report on Summer Recreation Program
Activities. Staff Recommendation: Receive and
file.
Mr. Kueny indicated that he had requested this item
be pulled as the Council had just received the
Brochure on the Summer Recreation Program.
The Council commended Mr. Newhouse for the Brochure
and the program.
MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember
Lawrason seconded a motion to receive and file the
material. The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0,
Councilmember Harper absent.
R. Consider Request for Contribution to Southern
California Association of Governments (SLAG).
Staff Recommendation: Decline requested
contribution to SCA::'.
In response to Mayor Perez, Mr. Kueny indicated
that SCAG was reque ting a $3,000 contribution.
Mr. Kueny recommended tabling the item and
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S. Consider Planned Development Permit No 1062 Major
Modification No. 1 Located at Intersection of
Sprina and Tierra Poiaraa 4'--
Vi a LLee- sLdnaing i `:Piu sq tt building
to the Proposed 4.5 Acre Commercial Site (Embassy
Plaza). Staff Recommendation: Approval of
Resolution No. 90 -693 regarding PD 1062 Major
Modification No. 4 with conditions and Resolution
No.-90 -694 approving Negative Declaration.
BY CONSENSUS: By consensus the Council determined to
allow Ken Shisido from the Embassy Group to speak.
Mr. Shishido said he had only a few concerns with
the conditions of approval worked out for the major
modification. He said those concerns were 1) to
have more than three doors facing Spring Road 2) to
put the trellis in an open area not covered, and 3)
that an ice cream or yogurt shop be an allowable
use.
Councilmember Harper jo.jined the meeting at 8:45 p.m.
Mr. Richards saki that ice cream shops are
classified as reta,.1 shops and not designated as
food shops.
Mr. Kueny suggested amending the resolution of
approval such that a restaurant use could be
accomplished as a minor modification if the parking
requirements were met.
The Council discussed the clustering of at least
two doors (side by side) on Spring Road, such that
more than 3 doors could be allowed and a brief
discussion that the condition regarding the trellis
should remain unchanged.
MOTION: Councilmember, Brown moved and Councilmember
Harper seconded a moti,--,n to approving the negative
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T. Consider Traffic Speed Study - Approve Phase I of
the Study and Adopt Resolution No 90-
Establishing Speed Limits. Staff Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 90-
Mr. Kueny indicated that he had asked for the item
to be removed from consideration to allow the
Sheriff the opportunity to meet with the traffic
engineer regarding the study.
The Council discussed the various speed limits on
Tierra Rejada, Poindexter and Peach Hill.
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Lawrason seconded a motion to continue the item to the
July 25 or August 1 meeting. The motion carried by
unanimous voice vote.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
C. Consider RPD 89 -3 (Presbyterian Church) Requesting
Approval to Construct a 23,161 sq. ft Church
Facilitv on a .4.2-Acre Site Located at the
Southeast Corner of Spring and Peach Hill Roads.
Staff Recommendation: Recommend that the City
Council conditionally approve Residential Planned
Development Permit No. 89 -3.
Winnie Wilson gave the staff report.
Mayor Perez opened the public hearing.
Tom Thompson, 1262-- Hillside Drive, provided a
short history of the development of the
Presbyterian Church in Moorpark and outlined the
goodwill that churches normally contribute to a
community.
Curtis Illingworth, 641 Hievera Street, San Luis
Obispo, spoke as t!,.e architect for the proposed
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Robert Warren, 1881 Knoll Drive, Ventura, of
Ramseyer Associates, spoke in favor of the church
project and addressed three conditions (32, 33 and
41) that he would 1i.ke to see modified as editorial
comments.
Dave Wilkinson, 4791 Elderberry Avenue, spoke as
pastor of the Moorpark Presbyterian Church. He
stated that he expects the growth potential of the
church to be a maximum of 700 -750 members. He also
indicated that other congregations within the City
are being affected by what is decided by the
Council at this meeting.
Paul Donahue, 12131 London Grove Court, spoke in
favor of the approval of the proposed church
project.
Father Cosgrove, 12539 Adlena Place, spoke as
priest of Holy Cross Catholic Church. He expressed
favor with the financial exemption of Moorpark
Presbyterian for the Area of Contribution fees and
he requested that land not be taken from the
churches for meandering sidewalks and other
amenities.
Marg Nelson, 13720 Donnybrook Lane, spoke as parish
administrator for Holy Cross Church. She spoke in
favor of the proposed project except for the road
widening. She said this would mean increased
traffic and speed and would endanger children who
attend the Christian education classes held at Holy
Cross.
Errol Hale, 4330 Deepwell Lane, spoke as a
representative from the Shiloh Community Church.
He spoke in favor of the proposed Moorpark
Presbyterian Church project.
Bill LeMaster, 12 " ✓i_5 Winter Avenue, spoke as a
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Michael J. McKinniss, 11956 Silvercrest Street,
expressed hope that the Council will approve the
proposed church project.
Tom Piehn, 12177 Cherrygrove Street, spoke as a
member of the Moorpark Presbyterian Church, and
requested that the Area of Contribution fees not be
required of the church.
Roger Kahle, 4282 Granadilla Drive, spoke in favor
of the Moorpark Presbyterian Church.
Scott Belie, 11564 Coralberry, asked why the church
should have to pay the Area of Contribution fees.
Mickey Stueck, 4767 Elderberry, spoke as Clerk of
the Session of the Moorpark Presbyterian Church.
She spoke in favor of the project and stated that
only eight of the member families live outside of
Moorpark.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting a recess was declared. The
time was 12:05 a.m. The meeting reconvened at 12:30 a.m.
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Lawrason seconded a motion to accept -the street
improvement on page 5 of the Community Development
Department Conditions with the amendment that the street
is to be 40 feet paved, with 53 feet of right -of -way.
The motion carried by roll cal] vote 4 -1, Councilmember
Harper dissenting.
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Harper seconded a motion that meandering sidewalks were
not required for the pr- eject. The motion carried by
unanimous voice vote.
Mr. Kueny stated that park fees were not required
for this project. ind no action had to be taken
relative to that n: tter. He indicated that the
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AMENDMENT TO THE MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and
Councilmember Montgomery seconded a motion to make the
policy retroactive. The amendment carried by unanimous
voice vote.
VOTE ON THE MAIN MOTION_ The main motion as amended
carried by unanimous voice vote.
MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember
Montgomery seconded a motion to remove the requirement
for a sluff wall. The motion carried by unanimous voice
vote.
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Harper seconded a motion to approve the Planning
Commission recommendations as outlined in the staff
report dated July 7, 1990 to delete existing Condition
12 and add new Condition 12, to delete Condition 24 and
add new Condition 24. The motion carried by unanimous
voice vote.
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Mayor Perez
seconded a motion to amend Condition 32 to insert "except
approved driveway ", Condition 33 to add "permit" to the
end of the sentence and to delete Condition 41. The
motion carried by unani.mcus voi:�e vote.
Mayor Perez closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Harper seconded a motion to approve the Conditions for
RPD 89 -3 as amended by the Council, conditionally. approve
Residential Planned Development No. 89 -3 with the
Mitigated Negative Declaration, and Mitigation Reporting
and Monitoring Program; also, approve the revised staff
recommendation not to levy park fees against the
development. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
The Council reorganzed the agenda at 12:55 a.m.
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BY CONSENSUS: By consensus the Council determined to
request an analysis from the City Attorney on the letter
received from Gary Austin of Messenger Investment
Company.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting item 8.L. was heard:
L. Consider Resolution No 90 -695 Calling and Giving
Notice of a Measure on Ambulance and Paramedic
Services to be Added to the November General
Municipal Election Consolidated with the Statewide
General Election in November and Resolution No. 90-
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allow Members of the City Council to File Arguments
For the Measure and Resolution No 90 -698 Providinq
for the Filing of Rebuttals Staff Recommendation:
Adopt the resolutions.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember
Brown seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 90 -695
calling and giving notice of the measure on Ambulance and
Paramedic Services to be consolidated with the November
6, 1990 statewide election. The motion carried by voice
vote 3 -2, Councilmembers Montgomery and Lawrason
dissenting.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember
Brown seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 90 -696
requesting the County of Ventura to provide election
services. The motion carried by voice vote 3 -2,
Councilmembers Montgomery and Lawrason dissenting.
MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember
Harper seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 90 -697
authorizing the filing of arguments for the measure;
Councilmember Montgomery and Lawrason's names to be
removed from the resolution. The motion carried by voice
vote 3 -2, Councilmembers Montgomery and Lawrason
dissenting.
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9• PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued):
A. Consider Appeal of Section 5 60 080 of the Moorpark
Municipal Code Regarding Newsracks. Staff
Recommendation: Continue to July 25, 1990.
It was noted that the Daily News and L.A. Times had
requested continuance to the July 25, 1990 meeting.
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Brown seconded a motion to continue the item to July 25,
1990. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
B. Consider a Proposed Ordinance Amendina Articles
3,5,6.17 and 8 of the Zoning Code to include a
Requirement that a Residential Planned Development
(RPD) Permit be Obtained for Projects Creating Five
or More Separate Lots and Amending Article 19 to
Revise and Clarify RPD Permit Requirements. Staff
Recommendation: Return draft ordinance to Planning
Commission for review and recommendation on changes
made to setback requirements.
MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember
Montgomery seconded a motion to approve the staff
recommendation to return the draft ordinance to the
Planning Commission for review and recommendation on
changes made to the setback requirements; the item to
come back in the shortest time possible; the public
hearing closed, to be re- advertised when placed back on
the Council agenda. The motion carried by unanimous
voice vote.
10. COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS:
None.
11. ACTION /DISCUSSION ITEMS:
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In the staff report revisions were made in the
Alternatives to he Analyzed in Draft EIR as
follows:
Alternative 2 of the staff report was revised to
add "and the commercial area south of Los Angeles
Avenue between Moorpark Avenue and Maureen Lane to
be reduced by approximately 40 percent."
Alternative 3 of the staff report was revised to
delete, "and the commercial area south of Los
Angeles Avenue between Moorpark Avenue and Maureen
Lane to be reduced by approximately 40 percent."
The paragraph following Alternative 3 was deleted
as was the section headed "Not Discussed at the 7-
9-90 Workshop.
MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember
Lawrason seconded a motion to receive and file the staff
report as amended above and to direct staff that the
Council's Community Development Committee is to be kept
informed of all communication between the consultant
(PBR) and the City and the full Council is to be copied
on all written correspondence. The motion carried by
unanimous voice vote.
C. Consider Proposed Use of North Meadows Park by
Moorpark Little League Staff Recommendation:
Schedule public hearing for August 1, 1990.
BY CONSENSUS: By consensus the Council determined to
assign the Council Public Works /Facilities Committee to
meet with the representatives of the Moorpark Little
League concerning their need to increase the number of
playing fields to accommodate :increasing participation.
D. Consider Contribution to Ventura County Art
Alliance. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as
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MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Mayor Perez
seconded a motion to take $2,500 from the General Fund
Reserve and give it to the local Moorpark Arts Council,
allowing the Moorpark Arts Council the potential to give
some of the donation to the Ventura County Arts Alliance
if they desired.
Councilmember Harper with the consent of the second
(Mayor Perez) withdrew the motion.
BY CONSENSUS: By consensus the Council determined to
continue to a future meeting, discussion of giving $2,500
to the Moorpark Arts Council..
E. Consider Additional Applications for First Time
Home Buyer Program Staff Recommendation:
Authorize 30 days subsequent application period.
MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember
Harper seconded a motion to approve the staff
recommendation to end the filing period on a date
selected by staff, and a] Iow for a new drawing on August
15, 1990.
F. Consider Authorizing Use of the Community Center
Parking Lot by the _Environmental Coalition for a
Clean -up Day.
MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember
Montgomery seconded a motion to allow the Environmental
Coalition to use the Community Center parking lot free of
charge on July 21, 1990. The motion carried by unanimous
voice vote.
G. Consider Temporary .Funding of the Meals for Senior
and the Literac Programs until CDBG funds become
Available.
MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember
Harper seconded a motion to fund the Senior Nutrition and
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12. ORDINANCES:
July 11, 1990
A. Consider Second Reading- and Adoption-of- Ordinance
No. 127 - an ordinance pertaining to the abatement
of hazardous unreinforced masonry buildings.
Ms. Kane read the ordinance title.
MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember
Harper seconded a motion to read the ordinance in title
only. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
MOTION. Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember
Brown seconded a motion to read for the second time and
adopted. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
B. Consider Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance
No. 129 - an ordinance to Increase City Council
Compensation to $300.00 per month.
Ms. Kane read the ordinance in title.
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Harper seconded a motion to read the ordinance in title
only. The motion by voice vote was 4 -1 in favor,
Councilmember Lawrason dissenting.
Ms. Kane read the o.r- dinanc:e in its entirety.
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Harper seconded a motion to declare the ordinance read
for the second time and adopted as read. The motion
carried by voice vote - - ?. Councilmembers Brown and
Lawrason dissenting.
13. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
None.
14. CLOSRn SR.gCTnu•
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B. Potential litigation pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.9(b)[L).
C. Potential litigation pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.9(c)
D. Litigation concerning City of Moorpark vs. Moorpark
Unified School District.
E. Litigation concerning Moorpark Unified School
District vs. City of Moorpark.
F. Litigation concerning Ventura County Community
College District vs. City of Moorpark.
G. Litigation concerning the County of Ventura vs.
City of Moorpark.
H. Negotiations for Real Property on the North Side of
Tierra Rejada Road East of Spring Road (Pacifica
Corp.) pursuant to Government Code Section 54945.8.
I. Litigation concerning the Moorpark Mosquito
Abatement District 's. City of Moorpark.
J. Litigation concerning Colonial Mortgage vs. City of
Moorpark.
The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting a recess was declared. The
time was 1:35 a.m.
The meeting reconvened into Closed Session at 1:45 a.m.
Present in Closed Session were all Councilmembers; Steven
Kueny, City Manager; Cheryl Kane, City Attorney; and
Richard Hare, Deputy C:it%, Manager.
The meeting reconvened into Open Session at 2:43 a.m.
Mr. Kuenv st-atpH
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15. ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember
Harper seconded a motion to adjourn. The motion carried
by unanimous voice vote. The time was 2:44 a.m.
Bernardo M. Perez, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lillian E. Kellerman, City Clerk
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Moorpark, California July 23, 1990
A Special meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark,
California was held on July 23, 1990 in the Council Chambers of
City Hall of said City, located at. 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark,
California.
1.
2.
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Perez called the meeting to order at 6:12 p.m.
Present were all Councilmembers; Steven Kueny, City Manager;
and Cheryl Kane, City Attorney.
CLOSED SESSION:
MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember
Montgomery seconded a motion to adjourn to Closed Session for
a discussion of all items:
A. Personnel.
B. Potential litigation pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.9(b)(1)
C. Potential litigation pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.9(c)
D. Litigation concerning City of Moorpark vs. Moorpark
Unified School District.
E. Litigation concerning Moorpark Unified School
District vs. City of Moorpark.
F. Litigation concerning Ventura County Community
College District vs. City of Moorpark.
G. Litigation concerning the County of Ventura vs.
City of Moorpark.
H. Negotiations for Real Property on the North Side of
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K. Negotiations for Real Property for portion of
Moorpark College (Ventura County Community College
District) pursuant to Government Code Section
54945.8.
The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
Present in Closed Session were all Councilmembers, Steven
Kueny, City Manager; Pat Richards, Director of Community
Development; and Cheryl Kane, City Attorney.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Lawrason
seconded a motion to adjourn from Closed Session.
Mr. Kueny reported that there was no action to report out
of Closed Session and only item 2.B. as listed above had
been discussed.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting a 10 minute recess was declared.
The Council reconvened into Open session at 7:19 p.m.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Councilmember Brown led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmembers Brown, Harper, Lawrason,
Montgomery, and Mayor Perez.
Steven Kueny, City Manager; Pat Richards,
Community Development Director; John
Knipe, City Engineer; Cheryl Kane, City
Attorney; and 1- _illian Kellerman, City
Clerk.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Jerry Robings, 5156 McGrath St., Ventura, of the Ventura
County Taxpayers Assn., addressed the Council regarding his
Associatinn'-- r,r„ „c ; + , 4 - - -
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Councilmember Harper said citizens should have the right to be
directly involved in the general plan amendment process and
should be able to have direct input in how their City will
look in the future.
John Newton, 165 High Street, Ste. 204, read a letter to the
Council on his views opposing the CPO.
Councilmember Harper stated that Mr. Newton would have an
opportunity to write an argument against the CPO.
Judy Reynolds, 1830 Lockwood Avenue, #110, Oxnard, of
Development Planning Services, representing the Levy Company
asked that a letter from DPS be entered into the record.
Jack Dwyer, 641 Kendale Lane, Thousand Oaks, representing the
Ventura County Economic Development Association, addressed the
Council regarding his opposition to the CPO. He said it is
the Council's job to make planning decisions for the benefit
of Moorpark and placing an artificial cap on development will
stifle business and result in higher housing prices.
Councilmember Harper responded that the Council was only
asking for the opportunity for the citizens to vote on whether
they wanted to be directly i.nvc:;lved in significant development
in the City.
Councilmember Lawrason said he agreed with Mr. Dwyer about the
potential fiscal impact on the City if the CPO was adopted.
Councilmember Harper responded that historically development
doesn't pay its own way in the City,
Gary Austin, 17512 Von Karman Ave., Irvine, of Messenger
Investment Company, said that there is tremendous confusion
over the CPO and that his company was concerned about the
legal issues and fiscal consequences of the document. He said
they would like to make available to the City some of the
information provided by their consultant relative to those
issues and consequences.
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July 23, 1990
Phil Vein, 6910 Queen's Court, of Phil Vein & Assoc.
Consultants, said that the CPO document was not very clear
especially with regard to the numbers quoted and read from
page 6, (17.60.050 - C) of the CPO. He said that legal
challenges would follow its adoption.
Councilmember Harper said he would like to see the section
read by Mr. Vein stricken.
Bob Holmes, 751 Daily Dr., Camarillo, of the Building Industry
Association, said the City Council should not give away the
power to decide land use issues. He said that if that
happened you will not see planning that had the benefit of
professional staff input.
6. DISCUSSION /ACTION:
Consider Revised Draft Ordinance Relative to a Comprehensive
Program for General Plan Amendments.
Councilmember Harper said that the electorate should be
directly involved in the General Plan process. He said
that they should have thEe opportunity to vote to see if
that is what they want. He said he believed the
electorate could make a reasonable decision.
Councilmember Brown acknowledged that the City had an
active electorate but said they might not have the time
to become fully informed on complex planning issues. She
said the City had a growth measure in place that seemed
to be working and that the CPO should be addressed at a
later date before Measure; F expires.
Councilmember Lawrason s -id that he totally agreed with
Councilmember Brown. He said he was bothered that the
CPO would take away from the Council's land use
responsibilities. He saLd that he didn't want to draw
the litigation that he b,!_lieved was inevitable with the
document. He said he ha' a pro}:lem taking Carlsberg out
of the process.
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Councilmember Harper said that the City could not run
from the spectre of litigation. He said the CPO is a
compromise ordinance. He said that to move the CPO along
he would be willing to exempt all the general plan
amendments now in process from the CPO.
Councilmember Brown said that the General Plan is
defensible without this ordinance. She said the
ordinance leaves too much unsaid and is too confusing.
Councilmember Montgomery said that he had worked
intensively on the draft ordinance. He said that he had
become concerned that the ordinance would involve the
City in litigation with only a 50/50 chance of winning.
He said defense of the ordinance could cost $250,000. He
suggested another course of action would be to appoint a
subcommittee to sit down with members of the building
industry with the intention of drafting a compromise
ordinance using the current draft as a starting place.
He said he had received commitments from some of the
companies that might sue the City, to sit down and work
on the ordinance with the Council; the Council to have
the final review of the document. He said it was the
only fiscally responsib"'e thing for the Council to do.
Mayor Perez said the Building Industry Association
couldn't waive the rights of their whole industry to
litigate.
Bob Holmes, of the Building Industry Association (BIA)
said we have an interest in sitting down and discussing
the ordinance. He said he felt it right to have those
impacted by the ordinance, discuss it with the City and
have their input consider :ed.
Councilmember Brown said the City had a history of
successful negotiation with the BIA and that a special
election could be held when the ordinance is ready to be
voted upon.
('_C)11n( -i 1 mamhor T. 1 4-1- 1. mot, - _ _, - - , - , ,
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MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Lawrason
seconded a motion to refer the matter to a committee
consisting of Councilmember Montgomery and Mayor Perez.
Mayor Perez requested a recess before taking the vote.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting Mayor Perez declared a 10 minute
recess. The Council reconvened at 9:15 p.m.
Mayor Perez stated that he would like to wait until the
August 1, 1990 meeting to decide on the issue.
Councilmember Harper indicated that he felt the Council
should vote tonight as the deadline for submitting ballot
measures to the County for consolidation with the
November election is Wednesday, July 25.
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Lawrason seconded a motion to Table the motion to the August
1, 1990 meeting. The motion carried by voice vote 4 -1,
Councilmember Harper dissenting.
7. CLOSED SESSION:
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Brown seconded a motion to cjo into Closed Session for a
discussion of all items:
A. Personnel.
B. Potential litigation pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.9 (b) (i ) ,
C. Potential litigat.ior, pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.9(c).
D. Litigation concerninq City of Moorpark vs. Moorpark
Unified School District.
E. Litigation concerning Moorpark Unified School
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July 23, 1990
H. Negotiations for Real Property on the North Side of
Tierra Rejada Road East of Spring Road (Pacifica
Corp.) pursuant to Government Code Section 54945.8.
I. Litigation concerning the Moorpark Mosquito
Abatement District vs. City of Moorpark.
J. Litigation concerning Colonial Mortgage vs. City of
Moorpark.
K. Negotiations for Real Property for portion of
Moorpark College (Ventura County Community College
District) pursuant to Government Code Section
54945.8.
Present in Closed Session were all Councilmembers;
Steven Kueny, City Manager; and Cheryl Kane, City
Attorney.
Mr. Kueny stated that there was no action to report
out of Closed Session and that only items 7.B.,
7.D., 7.E., had been discussed.
8. ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Harper seconded a motion to adjourn. The motion carried by
unanimous voice vote. The time was 9:46 p.m.
Bernardo M. Perez, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lillian E. Kellerman- r; t-v ri A,,U
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Moorpark, California July 25, 1990
A Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark,
California was held on July 25, 1990 . in the Council Chambers of
City Hall of said City, Located at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark,
California.
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Perez called the meeting to order at 6:25 p.m.
Present were all Councilmembers; Steven Kueny, City
Manager; and Cheryl Kane, City Attorney.
MOTION: Councilmember Lawrason moved and Councilmember
Harper seconded a motion to adjourn to Closed Session for
a discussion of the following:
A. Personnel.
B. Potential litigation pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.9(b)(1)
C. Potential litigation pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.9(c)
D. Litigation concerning City of Moorpark vs. Moorpark
Unified School District.
E. Litigation concerning Moorpark Unified School
District vs. City of Moorpark.
F. Litigation concerning Ventura County Community
College District vs. City of Moorpark.
G. Litigation concerning the County of Ventura vs.
City of Moorpark.
H. Negotiations for Real Property on the North Side of
Tierra Rejada Road East of Spring Road (Pacifica
Corp.) pursuant to Government Code Section 54945.8.
I. Litigation concerning the Moorpark Mosquito
Abatement District vs City of Moorpark.
J. Litigation concern.nq Colonial Mortgage vs. City of
Moorpark.
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2.
3.
4.
July 25, 1990
K. Negotiations for Real Property for portion of
Moorpark College (Ventura County Community College
District) pursuant to Government Code Section
54945.8.
The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
Present in Closed Session were all Councilmembers; Steven
Kueny, City Manager; and Cheryl Kane, City Attorney.
The Council reconvened into Open Session at 6:58 p.m.
Mr. Kueny stated there was no action to report out of
Closed Session and only items B, F, I, J, as listed above
had been discussed.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting a recess was declared. The
Council reconvened into Open Session at 7:20 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The pledge of allegiance was led by Crystal Zemont.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmembers Brown, Harper,
Lawrason, Montgomery, and Mayor
Perez.
Steven Kueny, City Manager; Richard
Hare, Deputy City Manager; Pat
Richards, Community Development
Director; Susan Cauldwell, Assistant
to the City Manager; John Knipe,
City Engineer; Lt. Rodriguez,
Sheriff's Department; Ken Gilbert,
Public Works Director; Cheryl Kane,
City Attorney; Paul Porter, Senior
Planner; Lillian Kellerman, City
Cler;K; and Dorothy Vandaveer, Deputy
Cite Clerk.
PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATI-ONS, AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
A. Presentation of a 1990 Fair Poster from the 31st
District Agricultural Association.
This item was continued to August 1, 1990.
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5. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
Mayor Perez noted that an item concerning Malathion
Spraying in the City had been added as an amendment to
the initial Special Meeting Notice and was posted.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Jim Hartley, 5950 Gabbert Road, suggested that training
be provided to citizens for cardiopulmonary resuscitation
(CPR) and first aid. He indicated this training might do
as much to benefit the citizens as trying to reduce the
ambulance response time.
Tom Thompson, 12623 Hillside Drive, requested that the
City Council adopt items 8.D., Peach Hill Road Extension
Striping, and 8.H., the approval of RPD 89 -3, so the
Presbyterian Church can proceed with the plans for their
building.
Marcos Vargas, Executive Director of E1 Concilio, located
526 N. 127th Street, Santa Paula, thanked the City
Council for taking the initiative to address the issue of
teen violence in the City and requested that they
circulate a Request for Proposal (RFP) for services
needed in the community before making any decisions on
programs to be implemented.
John Etter, 2536 N. Marilyn Street, Simi Valley,
requested the City Counc .,i7.'s support for the Rim of the
Valley Trail System.
Cheryl. Carillo, of the Simi Valley /Moorpark Board of
Realtors, located at 2080 Winifred Street, Simi Valley,
asked the City Council to be well - informed before lending
support to the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy Master
Plan.
Rorie Skei, representing the Santa Monica Mountains
Conservancy, 3700 Solstice Canyon, Malibu, appealed to
the City Council for their- support of the Rim of the
Valley Trail System.
Jerry Thompson, 791 Wishard Avenue, Simi Valley,
requested support for the Rim of the Valley Trail System
because these corridors rust be established to preserve
regional wildlife.
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Michael Berger, 1025 Calle Pecos, Thousand Oaks, CA,
requested support for the Santa Monica Mountains
Conservancy Master Plan. He stated that the field trips
for school children to mountain habitats are a worthwhile
benefit of the plan.
Jan Hinkston, 8657 Valley Flores Drive, spoke as Founder
of the Santa Susana Mountain Parks Association. She
stated that the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy is an
efficient organization and deserves the support being
requested.
Albert L. Rosen, 3575 Texas Avenue, Simi Valley,
presented several handouts to the City Council regarding
the Rim of the Valley Master Plan and suggested that
their support of the project would be well - founded.
Pete Peters, 7155 Walnut Canyon Road, stated that some of
the property owners want to donate about ten feet on each
side of their land to provide a corridor for wildlife.
David C. Tucker, 13844 Christian Barrett Drive, spoke in
favor of the Rim of the `Talley Master Plan.
7. COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Councilmember Harper reported on a meeting with Pruner
Ambulance held this afternoon.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR: (ROLL Call Vote)
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Brown seconded a motion to pull items 8.A.- Minutes of
the Regular City Council. Meeting of June 20, 1990, 8.D.,
8.L., and 8.N., from the Consent Calendar and to approve
the balance of the Consent Calendar. The motion carried
by unanimous roll call vote.
A. Consider Approval of Minutes of the Special City
Council Meeting of Mq 30, 1990.
Consider Approval of Minutes of the Special City
Council Meeting of June 6, 1990.
Consider Approval of Minutes of the Special City
Council Meeting of_ .,Tune,_20 , 1990.
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B. Warrant Register.
. ;. .I
July 25, 1990
Manual Warrants
12078 $ 3,770.44
Warrants
12087-12090,12092 -
12093,12095,12097,
12098- 12101,12103,
12104,12106,12108,
12111,12112,12115,
12117-12123,12125 -
12128,12130- 12133,
12135-12139,12141 -
12143, 12147 - 12150,
12153-12157,12159 -
12165
$128,603.36
1990/91
Manual Warrants
11987 - 11193,12076,
12077, 12079 $65,555.00
Warrants
12091,12094,12096,
12102,12105,12107,
12109,12110,12113,
12114,12116,12124,
12129,12134,12140,
12144 - 12146,12151,
12152,12158,12166 $5,979.59
C. Consider Closing City Hall on Friday August 3 at
2 p.m. for Staff Preparation for Carpet Cleaning.
Staff Recommendation: Approve closing City Hall at
2 p.m. on August 3 1.990.
E. Consider IPD 88 -1 Minor Modification No. 1
(Horowitz) Request for Outside Storage of 240
Gallon Waste Oil Receptacle and Assorted Parts and
Tools. Staff Recommendation: Receive and file.
F. Consider RPD 1070 Minor Modification No 2 (Urban
West Communities) Request for Modification to
Exterior Elevations of Single - Family Homes in
Deauville Tract. Staff Recommendation: Receive
and file.
G. Consider DP 290 Minor Modification No 3 (Litton)
Request to Install A 10x8 -Foot Shed for Six Months
to House a Laser Used for Atmospheric Testing.
Staff Recommendati.c,ri: Receive and file.
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H. Consider Residential Planned Development No 89 -3
to Construct a 23,161 Square Foot Church Facility
(Presbyterian Church). Staff Recommendation:
Approval of Resolutions 90 -699 and 90 -700 and
conditions of approval. (Con't 9.C, from 7/11/90)
I. Consider Permit to Enter and Construct:
Authorizing CALTRANS to Construct Drainage
Improvements for Freeway Connector Project. Staff
Recommendation: Approve permit and authorize Mayor
to sign.
J. Consider Working Agreement Between the Ventura
County Resources Conservation District and the City
to Perform Landscape Water Audits. Staff
Recommendation: Approve agreement.
K. Consider Purchasing Volleyball Set. Staff
Recommendation: Approve purchase of volleyball
set.
M. Consider General Plan and Sphere of Influence Studv
Update - LAFCO Request. Staff Recommendation:
Direct staff to invite LAFCO's Executive Officer to
the next public workshop regarding the General Plan
and Sphere of Influence Study Update so as to make
a presentation.
The following items were pulled from the Consent Calendar
for individual consideration.
Consider Approval of Minutes of the Regular City
Council Meeting of June 20, 1990
Councilmember Montgomery noted that the maker and
second were missing from page nine of Item 11.E.
BY CONSENSUS: By consensus the Council determined
to continue this itE'rn to the August 1, 1990 Council
meeting.
D. Consider Peach Hill Road Extension Striping. Staff
Recommendation: Select a specific striping pattern
for implementation until Carlsberg develops, after
which striping alternatives can be re- evaluated.
In response to Court- ilmember Lawrason, Mr. Kueny
clarified that alternative B, as outlined in the
staff report, was rc>('ommended by the City Engineer.
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MOTION: Councilmember Lawrason moved and Councilmember
Harper seconded a motion to approve the staff
recommendation that alternative striping pattern "B" as
contained in the staff report be selected for
implementation until such time as the Carlsberg
Development occurs. The motion carried by unanimous
voice vote.
L. Consider Police Department's Report - Independence
Day Festivities. Staff Recommendation: Receive
and file.
Councilmember Lawrason commended the Police
Department on their handling of the Fourth of July
Celebrations.
MOTION: Councilmember Lawrason moved and Councilmember
Montgomery seconded a motion to approve the staff
recommendation to receive and file the report. The
motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
N. Consider Acceptance of Improvements and Exoneration
of Bonds for Tracts 4140 4141 and 4142 (UWC) .
Staff Recommendation: Accept the street and storm
drain improvements and authorize the City Clerk to
exonerate the bond.
Councilmember Harper commented that the slope along
Tierra Rejada on the South side of the street had
unhealthy looking v egetation.
Mr. Kueny suggested going ahead with the bond
reductions with the exception of the grading bonds.
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Harper seconded a motion to accept the monuments, street
and storm drain improvements of Tract 4140, 4141 and 4142
(except for Tract 4140 -1 street improvements) as
complete; authorize t:he City Clerk to exonerate the
monument bonds as listed in the staff report; and
authorize the City Clerk !:o reduce all street, and storm
drain bonds as listed in the staff report to 10% of the
original bond amount fo, a one year guarantee period.
The motion carried by ur.;nimous voice vote.
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9. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
July 25, 1990
A. Consider Appeal of Section 5.60.040(10) of the
Moorpark Municipal Code Regarding Newsracks. Staff
Recommendation: Deny the appeal. (Continued Item
9.A. from 7/11/90)
Mr. Richards gave the staff report.
In response to Councilmember Harper, Ms. Kane gave
a history of the notice given to the newspapers and
development of the ordinance.
Councilmember Harper suggested opening the public
hearing and continuing the item to allow the City
Attorney to research case law regarding the matter.
Mayor Perez opened the public hearing.
Glen A. Smith, attorney for the L.A. Times
newspaper, stated he is not aware of any similar
ban in Southern Cal...ifornia and believes it is
unconstitutional.
Royce Read, spoke representing the L.A. Times, and
stated that the ordinance is unconstitutional.
Noriko Okamoto, an attorney representing the Daily
News of Los Angeles, 221221 Oxnard, Woodland Hills,
stated that the ordinance violates constitutional
rights.
David Lack, representative of the Daily News of Los
Angeles, 221221 Oxnard, Woodland Hills, also stated
that the constitutionality of the ordinance is
questionable, but that the Daily News of Los
Angeles is willing to work with the City of
Moorpark to search for a viable solution.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember
Brown seconded a motion to continue the public hearing
open to the August 15, 1990 City Council meeting and in
the interim to direct staff to not enforce abatement of
newsracks. The motion ,rried by unanimous voice vote.
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B. Consider Appeal 90 -3 (TESFAY) - Request to
Overturn Planning Commission Decision to Receive
and File the Director's Decision to Approve Patio
Cover and Second Floor Deck Request. Staff
Recommendation: Deny the appeal.
Mr. Richards gave the staff report.
Mayor Perez opened the public hearing.
Marc Charney, 65 North A Street, Oxnard, spoke as
Legal Counsel representing Mr. Tesfay, the
Appellant. He indicated that if the balcony is
approved it would compromise the privacy of Mr.
Tesfay's backyard. He said the issue is that one
homeowner, Mr. Sisseck, is being allowed to
increase the value of his property by devaluing the
property of Mr. Tesfay.
Ron Sisseck, 6708 Lafayette Court, stated that
there is really no privacy issue because it is
common that one resident's view looks into their
neighbors' backyard in this housing development.
He indicated disagreement with the statement that
his balcony would cause injury to and devaluation
of Mr. Tesfay's property. He stated that he has
attempted to compromise to no avail.
Mayor Perez closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Harper said he would like to have
both parties (Mr. Sisseck and Mr. Tesfay) speak to
the Council.
Mr. Tesfay expressed that his neighbor has no right
to look into his property nor to look over his
property to the City below. He said 15 foot trees
would not screen his property and give him privacy.
In response to CoLlnCilmember Lawrason, - the City
Attorney said it was the City Council's job in this
situation is to apply the zoning policies of the
City as they apply to patio covers.
Mr. Sisseck spoke _crying that after six months of
working on they F.,- oblem, Mr. Tesfay has not
compromised on anyt - iizzy.
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Councilmember Lawrason stated it is not within the
authority of the Council to resolve the issue
between the homeowners.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting a recess was declared. The
Council reconvened at 9;20 p.m.
Ms. Kane said that the City's review is limited to
development standards which contain the setbacks
and height requirements of a patio cover. She said
if those standards are met in compliance with zone
clearance, there is no reason to reverse the
Director's decision.
Councilmember Harper suggested that a Council
Committee meet with Mr. Tesfay and Mr. Sisseck and
attempt to come up with a compromise.
In response, Mr. Sisseck stated he did not see how
another meeting would help the situation.
Councilmember Montgomery indicated that a
determination shou-ifl be made.
Councilmember Lawrason stated his agreement with
Councilmember Montgomery.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember
Brown seconded the motion to continue the matter to the
Community Development ('10mmittee consisting of
Councilmember Brown and Harper to meet with Mr. Sisseck
and Mr. Tesfay and a representative of the Homeowners
Association in an attempt to facilitate a compromise
between the two homeowners. The motion failed 2 -3 by
voice vote, Councilmember -s Lawrason and Montgomery and
Mayor Perez dissenting.
MOTION: Councilmember Lawrason moved and Mayor Perez
seconded a motion to approve the staff recommendation to
deny the appeal. The mc'ion carried by unanimous voice
vote.
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C. Consider RPD -89 -1 - 236 apartment units: LDM -89 2
Parcel Map Creating Separate Panels for Residential
and Commercial Projects; CPD's 89 -1 and ata -,:) -
ft. Restaurant Uses 2.300 sq. ft Gas Station /Car
Wash, 40,000 sa ft Office uses and a 6.0001 sq . ft
Daycare Center. Staff Recommendation: The staff
recommends approval while the Planning Commission
recommends denial of CPD Permits 89 -1 & 89 -2, RPD
Permit No. 89 -1, and Tentative Parcel Map LDM 89 -2.
Mr. Richards gave the staff report.
Mayor Perez opened the public hearing.
Eric Sakowicz, President of Environmental Impact
Sciences, gave a presentation describing the key
components of the proposed development. He
explained that his purpose is to define the project
and to initiate the Council review process. He
stated that different environmental factors were
considered for the three different components of
the development and that the environmental impact
report was prepared based on the time the project
will become operational rather than its impact on
the present environment.
Elaine Freeman, 2509 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd,
Thousand Oaks, spoke as a representative of the
applicants. She gave opening statements and said
that there are in excess of 180 conditions placed
on this project and that the applicants want to
discuss fifteen of them it) more depth.
Ken Macleod, Macleod Construction Company,
169
Teloma Drive, Ventura, apologized for the
late
delivery of information to the Council. He
also
summarized concerns of the residents that have
been
brought to his attention and stated that these
concerns -will be considered in the proposed
development. The two concerns addressed at
this
time were: 1) the residents want a park built
near
the development, and 2) the residents do not
want
Liberty Bell Street, connected between Poindexter
and Los Angeles Avi u.ze .
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Neal Scribner, 10855 Presilla Road, Rancho Santa
Rosa, spoke as the architect for the residential
portion of the project. He provided an overview of
the layout of the project with respect to the
surrounding area in the community.
Ken Macleod resumed speaking to address the
commercial aspect of the proposed development. He
stated the remaining two concerns of the citizens
are 1) that the residents would like to avoid
Lassen Street going into their tract, and 2) the
residents want to be included in some of the fine
tuning of the design for the retail project.
Steve Bosetti, Nadel Partnership, Los Angeles,
stated that they have tried to mitigate reasons for
complaints by residents regarding truck traffic by
using landscaping to buffer the noise.
Paul Jordan, 5447 Hollings, Ventura, stated what
landscaping devices have been used to alleviate the
noise and pollution of the truck traffic. He said
the current plans show very specific tree
selections to achieve this goal.
Mr. Macleod, continued at this point to discuss the
upper commercial portion of the plans. He said his
firm is investigating the possibility of providing
some senior care. He also stated that the name
"Mission Bell Plaza'" is not necessarily the final
project name.
Richard Devericks, Ventura Pacific Capital Group,
Ventura, gave a presentation and summarized the
feasibility study that was done.
Steve Bosetti, spoke again and outlined the
architectural aspects of the project. He stated
that the Mediterranean style was chosen because it
offers a residential architectural compatibility
with the proposed residential project.
Doug Frazier, 237 Sierra, thanked Mr. Macleod for
the time and attentiveness they have given to the
citizens of Moorpark and continued by expressing
various concerns about the downtown park, the
placement of lights, widening of Liberty Bell Road,
the extension of Lassen Avenue, traffic circulation
and the safety c: =' children due to increased
traffic.
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Sylvia Whitaker, 461 Cornett Avenue, indicated that
Poindexter has become an alternate route for many
drivers and she encouraged the City Council to stop
developments that will contribute to making the
problem worse.
Keith V. Orr, 377 McFadden Avenue, stated his
concerns about the building of Mission Bell Plaza.
His primary objections are the increased traffic
and the impact such a development will have on the
sewer system.
Nancy Runkle, 393 McFadden Avenue, spoke in
opposition to the Mission Bell Plaza project.
Ron Dow, 422 McFadden, expressed his concern with
the already numerous retail vacancies in Moorpark.
Barbara A. Shultz, 116 Sierra Avenue, complimented
the Planning Commission for their efforts.
However, she mentioned that the Environmental
Impact Report was late in coming and that the
citizen's were only given three days to review it.
Gary Wirth, 444 McFadden, stated his concern about
the air quality when the traffic increases with the
development of Mission Bell Plaza.
Betty Sue Horrala, 2:31 W. Los Angeles Avenue, spoke
in favor of the shopping center portion of Mission
Bell Plaza connecting to the existing Towne Center.
Colin Velazquez, 4"E Los Angeles Avenue, spoke in
favor of Mission BeLl Plaza, although he said he
does not like the style of architecture that is
being proposed.
Valerie Arvizu, 377 Cornett Avenue, indicated her
opposition to the Mission Bell Plaza project. Her
concern is the traffic that will be generated and
she said the appli( -ants original request to build
owner - occupied homes should be adhered to.
John Galloway, 338 Sierra Avenue, spoke in support
of the configuratior-, that was originally submitted
by Macleod Construc=tion. He stated that the
original submiss:ior was significantly different
than what is currentLy being considered.
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Dan Mills, 488 Cornett Avenue, spoke in opposition
of the proposed Mission Bell Plaza project.
Richard Favor, 6941 Hastings Street, expressed his
concerns for the development and for the
landowners, but he also stated that Moorpark needs
the additional retail stores.
Russell George, 312 Sierra Avenue, indicated his
concern about the traffic, noise and pollution if
the proposed Mission Bell Plaza is allowed to be
constructed.
MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember
Montgomery seconded a motion to continue the hearing open
to the August 1, 1990 City Council meeting and to direct
staff to begin addressing the citizens concerns heard
tonight. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
Councilmember Harper indicated that he would like
responses from the staff regarding:
1) Future plans the Sanitation District has for
expansion above 3.0 million gallons per day and
their timetable for that expansion;
2) Discussions with the applicant regarding revisions
to the west elevations of one or more options shown
tonight;
3) Discussions with the applicant regarding an
enhanced entrance statement;
4) Discussions with applicant regarding all senior
housing rather t.har, a mix and the issue of only
owner occupied housing;
5) Putting back in the Z acre park;
6) Some analysis of whether the mandated parking can
still be met.
7) Discussions with the Town Center regarding
connection of this ;::,roject with the Town Center;
8) Clear explanation of why staff recommends the north
south connector street. between Los Angeles and
Poindexter;
9) Copy of the origina: submission by Macleod;
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10) Discussion with Burger King regarding their
proposed play area; he'd like to see the largest
play area they currently provide.
BY CONSENSUS: The Council determined they would like to have
responses on the above list.
D. Consider_ a Reauirement to Install Low Water
Consumption Fixtures and Devices in all New
Construction. Staff Recommendation: Introduce
ordinance no.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember
Montgomery seconded a motion to continue the public
hearing to the August 1, 1990 City Council meeting. The
motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
E. Consider Proposed Amendments to Moorpark Zoning
Management Plan's Siting Criteria for Hazardous
Waste Facilities. Staff Recommendation: Direct
staff to incorporate proposed zoning code changes
into the County Zoning code which is under
consideration for '.7ity adoption.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember
Montgomery seconded a motion to continue the public
hearing to the August 1, 1990 City Council meeting. The
motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
F. Consider Zoning Ordinance Update. Staff
Recommendation: Begin review of the draft zoning
ordinance and continue this matter to the August
15, 1990 City Counc-.1 agenda.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember
Montgomery seconded a motion to continue the public
hearing to the August 1, 1990 City Council meeting. The
motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
11. D. Consider Proposed Supplemental Law Enforcement
Services. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as
deemed appropriate,
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Brown seconded a mot:ior' to continue item 11.D. The
motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
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10. COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS:
None.
11. ACTION /DISCUSSION ITEMS:
A. Consider Traffic Speed Stud - APQr0Ve Phase I of
the Study and Adopt Resolution No 90-701
Establishing Speed Limits. Staff Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution Nc. 90 -701. (Continued Item 8.T.
from 7/11/90)
Mr. Gilbert gave the staff report.
Kevin Smith, Traffic Engineer, of Charles Abbott
and Associates went over the speed sheets. He
modified his recommendation on 21.A. from 45 mph to
40 mph.
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Harper seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 90 -701
as modified. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
B. Consider Request from Santa Monica Mountains
Conservancy for City Support of the Rim of the
Valley Trail Corridor Master Plan. Staff
Recommendation: Direct staff as ueemed
appropriate.
Rorie Skei of the S�inta Monica Mountain Conservancy
addressed the Council regarding the proposed Rim of
the Valley Trail Corridor Master Plan.
Councilmember Brown indicated that she felt the
City was being included at the end of the project
rather than more appropriately earlier in the
process.
Councilmember Montgomery said any action should
include letters to the State legislators urging
legislation to put a Moorpark representative on the
Advisory Board foz the Santa Monica Mountains
Conservancy.
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MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Harper seconded a motion to send a letter to the
Executive Director of the Conservancy stating that
Gabbert Wash should be part of the Rim of the Valley
Trail Corridor Master Plan and that the City would
endorse the expansion of the Master Plan to included it;
the staff to be directed to send letters to Senator Hart
and Representative McClintock urging the sponsorship of
legislation to put a Moorpark member on the Santa Monica
Mountains Conservancy Advisory Commission. The motion
carried by voice vote 4 -1, Councilmember Brown
dissenting.
C. Consider Addition of Temporary Office Space at City
Hall. Staff Recommendation: Direct Public Works
Committee and staff to proceed with acquisition.
Mr. Kueny stated that the staff recommendation
was amended to allow staff to work with Gelco
on extending the lease of the modular building
formerly used for the Star Club and to look at
possible options.
MOTION: Councilmember
Councilmember Lawrason secon(
the staff recommendation as
City Manager; $1,800 to be
City Hall Building Fund 8.
unanimous roll call vote.
Harper moved and
led a motion to approve
amended above by the
appropriated from the
The motion carried by
E. Consider Notification by Ventura County Community
College District of Surplus Property at Moorpark
College. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as
deemed appropriate
Mr. Kueny said the staff was still verifying that
all the surplus property was in the City limits.
After brief discussion by the Council, the
following motion was heard:
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember
Montgomery seconded a motion to send a letter of interest
to the Ventura County Community College District
regarding their surplus property at Moorpark College.
The motion carried by uranimous voice vote.
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F. Consider Possible Recalculation of 19.90/91
Appropriations Limit and Rescission of Resolution
No. 90 -692. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as
deemed appropriate.
Mr. Kueny asked that this item be Tabled.
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Harper seconded a motion to Table the item. The motion
carried by unanimous voice vote.
G. Consider Aerial Spraying within City Limits
This item was continued to the August 111 1990 City
Council meeting.
12. ORDINANCES:
None.
13. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
None.
14. CLOSED SESSION:
MOTION: Councilmember Lawrason moved and Councilmember
Montgomery seconded a motion to adjourn to Closed Session
for a discussion of all <tems listed.
A. Personnel.
B. Potential litigation pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.9(b)(1,.
C. Potential litigation pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.9(c).
D. Litigation concerning City of Moorpark vs. Moorpark
Unified School District.
E. Litigation concerning Moorpark Unified School
District vs. City of Moorpark.
F. Litigation concern�nq Ventura County Community
College District vs City of Moorpark.
G. Litigation concer•ni�ig the County of Ventura vs.
City of Moorpark.
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H. Negotiations for Real Property on the North Side of
Tierra Rejada Road East of Spring Road (Pacifica
Corp.) pursuant to Government Code Section 54945.8.
I. Litigation concerning the Moorpark Mosquito
Abatement District vs. City of Moorpark.
J. Litigation concerning Colonial Mortgage vs. City of
Moorpark.
K. Negotiations for Real Property for portion of
Moorpark College (Ventura County Community College
District) pursuant to Government Code Section
54945.8.
The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting a recess was declared. The
meeting reconvened into Closed Session at 2:15 a.m.
Present in Closed Session were all Councilmembers; Steven
Kueny, City Manager; Richard Hare, Deputy City Manager;
and Cheryl Kane, City Attorney.
The Council reconvened into Open Session at 2:38 a.m.
Mr. Kueny stated there was no action to report out of
Closed Session and only 14.B., 14.E., 14.F., 14.H.,
14.I., 14.J., and 14.K. were discussed.
15. ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Brown seconded a motion to adjourn. The time was 2:38 a.m.
Bernardo M. Perez, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lillian E. Kellerman, City Clerk,