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A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark was held on October 5,
2011 in the Council Chambers of said City located at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark,
California.
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Parvin called the meeting to order at 7:12 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Boy Scout Troop 706 presented the colors and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmembers Mikos, Millhouse, Pollock, Van Dam, and
Mayor Parvin.
Staff Present: Steven Kueny, City Manager; Greg Murphy, Assistant City
Attorney; Hugh Riley, Assistant City Manager; Deborah
Traffenstedt, Deputy City Manager; Ron Ahlers, Finance
Director; David Bobardt, Community Development Director;
David Klotzle, City Engineer/Public Works Director; David
Moe, Redevelopment Manager; Joseph Fiss, Principal
Planner; Captain Ron Nelson, Sheriff's Department; and
Maureen Benson, City Clerk.
4. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS:
None.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Rudy Gonzales, Regional Manager for Southern California Edison (SCE), gave a
brief overview of SCE's new Smart Meter program.
Nathan Rhodes, a local Moorpark artist, gave the City an original oil painting
entitled "Greater Things", which he created during the 2011 Easter service at
Fountain Foursquare Church.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, the City Council recessed to convene a meeting of the
Redevelopment Agency of the City of Moorpark. The time was 7:20 p.m. The City
Council meeting reconvened at 7:21 p.m.
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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 reported on September 21 st she attended the 10th Annual
Housing Conference sponsored by the City Moorpark, Economic Development
Collaborative of Ventura County, and many other organizations.
Councilmember Mikos stated the evening of September 21st she, Assistant City
Manager, Hugh Riley, and others from the Moorpark Community Foundation for
the Arts attended the Ventura Council of the Arts Awards Banquet at the Tower
Club where the City was nominated for an award for supporting the arts.
Councilmember Mikos reported today she had attended an Executive Committee
meeting of the Economic Development Collaborative where discussion of
Community Development Block Grant monies for small business loans and
consulting support for Moorpark's small businesses was discussed.
Councilmember Mikos invited the public to participate in the 7th Annual October
5K and 10K Runs through the Orchards at Tierra Rejada and Walnut Grove
sponsored by Save Open Space and Agricultural Resources.
Councilmember Van Dam congratulated the Morning Rotary Club on a
successful fundraising Beer Tasting Extravaganza.
Councilmember Van Dam thanked the Moorpark Chamber of Commerce and all
the volunteers for their hard work on making Country Days a success.
Councilmember Millhouse thanked the Moorpark Chamber of Commerce, City
staff, and volunteers for participating in Country Days.
Councilmember Millhouse congratulated the Moorpark Boys and Girls Club on
their successful golf tournament fund raiser at the Moorpark Country Club.
Mayor Parvin announced October 16-22 is Teen Read Week at the Moorpark
City Library. Several new programs and events for students in 6th through 12th
grades are offered including: "Silent Library", on October 19th, which is an event
just for teens based on the popular MTV program of the same name and
throughout the month of October a paper mach6 mask project will be featured
along with a Halloween scavenger hunt, and much more. The Moorpark City
Library offers several fun programs for teens each month. The Library staff work
hard to help teens feel welcome and encourages them If you would like more
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information about teen programs or volunteer opportunities, please contact Teen
Librarian, Serenity Wilcox.
Mayor Parvin announced the Roamin' Relics Car Show takes place on High
Street October 9th where over 500 vintage cars and trucks, all in showroom
condition, are available for viewing. Donations benefit local charities.
Mayor Parvin stated Country Days was fantastic, such a special day in Moorpark.
She thanked the Moorpark Chamber of Commerce and all the many volunteers
for their hard work.
Mayor Parvin reported she and Councilmembers Millhouse and Pollock attended
the League of California Cities Annual Conference on September 21st where as
a board member they developed a resolution calling for improved transparency
and public access at the state level.
In response to Mayor Parvin's request for a status on the City's efforts to
establish a Facebook page to keep the public informed, Ms. Traffenstedt stated
policies are being developed and this remains an objective for 2011 .
Mayor Parvin requested a box item communication from code enforcement staff
on real estate signs.
Mayor Parvin requested a future Parks and Recreation Commission agenda
contain an item informing the Commissioners about the City's fertilization
program and field restoration efforts.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Consider Resolution Adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration and
Approving General Plan Amendment No. 2009-01; Ordinance Approving
Zone Change No. 2009-01; Ordinance Approving Development
Agreement No. 2009-02 between the City of Moorpark and Los Angeles
Avenue LLC: and Resolution Approving Industrial Planned Development
No. 2009-01 and Conditional Use Permit No. 2009-01; to Allow a 559,450
Square-Foot Motion Picture Studio Complex with 12 Soundstages, 3
Office Buildings 18 Support Buildings and Surface Parking on 44.467
Acre Site Located on the North Side of Los Angeles Avenue, West of
Gabbert Road on the Application of Triliad Development Inc. for Los
Angeles Avenue LLC. Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the public
hearing, accept public testimony, and close the public hearing; 2) Adopt
Resolution No. 2011-3062 adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration and
approving General Plan Amendment No. 2009-01; 3) Introduce for first
reading, Ordinance No. 408, approving Zone Change No. 2009-01 , and
set October 19, 2011 for second reading 4) Introduce for first reading,
Ordinance No. 409, to adopt a Development Agreement No. 2009-02, and
set October 19, 2011, for second reading; and 5) Adopt Resolution No.
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2011-3063, approving Industrial Planned Development Permit No. 2009-
01 and Conditional Use Permit No. 2009-01, subject to Conditions of
Approval.
Mr. Fiss gave the staff report.
Mr. Bobardt gave a report on the Development Agreement and amended
the ownership names of the entities involved.
Mayor Parvin opened the public hearing.
Valerie Draeger, representing Triliad Development, 270 Conejo Ridge
#200, Thousand Oaks, California, provided an overview of the project with
its two phases, introduced consultants available for questions, and
presented an audio visual representation of the Moorpark West Studios.
She stated that within five years of the issuance of the first final building
permit a contribution of $350,000 would be made towards a soundwall for
the south side of Los Angeles Avenue from Buttercreek Road to Maureen
Lane, if the City provides a funding mechanism.
Brian Poloquin, architect, for the project, BK Architecture, Agoura,
California, described the site plan, design of the project, and use of green
building in construction.
Weston Munselle, financial consultant to Triliad Development, described
the ingress/egress from the site, operating hours, and the benefits of a film
production studio versus an industrial manufacturer on this site, which
could have been developed on this site.
Patrick Ellis, President of the Moorpark Chamber of Commerce, 18 East
High Street, Moorpark, California, spoke in favor of the project and
outlined the many benefits to the community such as jobs, increased
business, and attraction of new business to locate in Moorpark.
Raymond Hebel, a resident of the Buttercreek development spoke about
the need for a soundwall along Los Angeles Avenue.
Erwin Boychenko, an interested citizen, spoke in favor of the project and
cited the many benefits to the City of Moorpark.
In response to Mayor Parvin, Ms. Benson summarized the one Written
Speaker card from Michael Greywitt expressing support of the project in
bringing tax revenue and jobs to the City as well as benefits to small
businesses providing services.
The Council heard from the following late speakers:
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Anne Dickson, a resident of the Buttercreek development, spoke about the
need for a traffic signal at Buttercreek Road and Los Angeles Avenue.
Francis Okyere, past President of the Moorpark Chamber of Commerce
and businessman, spoke in support of this project.
Mayor Parvin closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Mikos disclosed for the record, that she is on the board of
the Economic Development Collaborative of Ventura County where she
discussed this proposal in general terms with another member of the
board who is a union member in the building trades.
Mayor Parvin reopened the public hearing to allow the applicant to rebut
comments.
Ms. Draeger clarified that the Supplemental Report to the Mitigated
Negative Declaration (Noise Study) does not include a requirement to
build a soundwall. They are offering to participate in financially by
contributing towards a soundwall to benefit the nearby neighborhood.
In response to Council questions: 1) Ms. Draeger stated this is a good
location for a studio as there are many studio executives, grips, and talent
living near Moorpark who would prefer less travel time to this studio
allowing them to spend more time with their families; 2) Ms. Draeger
stated currently, there are 3,200 people who live in Ventura County who
could work at this location; 3) Rick Wolf with Stage Pro Consulting, stated
there is an excess of work in this industry with a lot of product to be made
including still-shoots, commercials, feature films, and television; 4) Bob
Matson, RBF Consulting, responded to traffic concerns by stating the
hours of operation for the studio provide for a commute before and after
the normal commute hours and he explained how trucks access the site
with room allowed for stacking; 5) Mr. Matson described and how traffic
signals at North Hills Parkway and Tierra Rejada/Gabbert Road will allow
for breaks in traffic benefiting those residents of the Buttercreek
development in accessing Los Angeles Avenue; 6) Mr. Wolf clarified the
30-mile commute restriction for union members and stated this studio is
only about 2 miles outside this limit, which should not prove to be an
obstacle; and 7) Ms. Draeger confirmed they have letters of approval from
two unions willing to exceed the 30-mile commute to this studio.
Ms. Draeger summarized their offer to contribute to a fund to build a
soundwall and after discussion with the applicant; Mr. Bobardt read the
following change to the Section 6.22 of Development Agreement into the
record:
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"If City, within five (5) years of the issuance of the first final building
permit to allow occupancy of a stage or office building on the
project site, approves a funding mechanism for a minimum eight (8)
foot high soundwall for the residential properties on the south side
of Los Angeles Avenue from Buttercreek Road to Maureen Lane,
Developer agrees to pay City $350,000 toward the soundwall."
Mayor Parvin reclosed the public hearing.
MOTION: Mayor Parvin moved and Councilmember Pollock seconded a motion
to adopt Resolution No. 2011-3062, adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration
and approving General Plan Amendment No. 2009-01. The motion carried by
unanimous voice vote.
Mr. Murphy read the title of Ordinance No. 408.
MOTION: Councilmember Pollock moved and Councilmember Millhouse
seconded a motion to waive further reading, declare Ordinance No. 408
introduced for first reading, and scheduled second reading and adoption for
October 19, 2011. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
Mr. Murphy read the title of Ordinance No. 409.
MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Mayor Parvin seconded a motion to
waive further reading, declare Ordinance No. 409, as amended to add Triliad's
offer for $350,000 towards a soundwall, introduced for first reading, and
scheduled second reading and adoption for October 19, 2011. The motion
carried by unanimous voice vote.
MOTION: Councilmember Millhouse moved and Councilmember Pollock
seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2011-3063, approving Industrial
Planned Development Permit No. 2009-01 and Conditional Use Permit No. 2009-
01, subject to Conditions of Approval. The motion carried by unanimous voice
vote.
9. PRESENTATION/ACTION/DISCUSSION:
A. Consider Calendar Year 2012 Water Rate Analysis Being Considered by
the Ventura County Waterworks District No. 1 Citizens' Advisory
Committee. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate.
Ms. Davis gave the staff report and introduced Reddy Pakala, Director of
the Water & Sanitation Department for Ventura County, as available for
questions.
Mr. Pakala explained that a fourth tier has been added to the options
which would benefit the lowest water users in the City and those who are
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on a fixed income. He asked if the Council would like to make a
recommendation on the water rate structure for the Citizen's Advisory
Committee meeting to be held on October 6th.
A discussion followed among the Councilmembers and staff regarding: 1)
Why another increase is needed so soon after the most recent hike in
rates? 2) What is the money to be used for? and 3) Why the short notice?
David Schwabauer, member of the Citizens' Advisory Committee for
Ventura County Waterworks District No. 1 , which serves Moorpark spoke
about the need to clean up (desalinate) underground water in our area
and make it available for use.
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the Council to direct staff to continue to
monitor the situation until more information is available.
Councilmember Mikos stated for the record she would support the fourth
tier as it would benefit those who may not be able to afford higher water
rates.
B. Consider Finding Proposed Buttercreek I Homeowners Association
Retaining Wall Replacement Consistent with the PC-3 Mountain Meadows
Specific Plan, as Amended. Staff Recommendation: Find the proposed
Buttercreek I HOA retaining wall replacement along the south side of
Mountain Meadows Drive between Chestnut Ridge Street and Walnut
Creek Road consistent with the design set forth in the PC-3 Mountain
Meadows Specific Plan, as most recently amended.
Mr. Klotzle gave the staff report.
There were no speakers.
MOTION: Councilmember Millhouse moved and Councilmember Van Dam
seconded a motion to find the proposed Buttercreek I HOA retaining wall
replacement along the south side of Mountain Meadows Drive between Chestnut
Ridge Street and Walnut Creek Road consistent with the design set forth in the
PC-3 Mountain Meadows Specific Plan, as most recently amended. The motion
carried by unanimous voice vote.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR: (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember Pollock seconded a
motion to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by unanimous roll call
vote.
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A. Consider Minutes of Regular Meeting of September 7 2011. Staff
Recommendation: Approve the minutes.
B. Consider Minutes of Adjourned Meeting of September 7, 2011 held on
September 14, 2011. Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes.
C. Consider Minutes of Special Meeting of September 14, 2011 . Staff
Recommendation: Approve the minutes.
D. Consider Warrant Register for Fiscal Year 2011/12 — October 5, 2011.
Staff Recommendation: Approve the warrant register.
E. Consider Sale of Three Diesel Transit Buses. Staff Recommendation:
Authorize the City Manager to proceed with the sale of Bus 6433 (1998
Bluebird model) and Buses 6448 and 6449 (2002 El Dorado National MST
models).
F. Consider Award of Bid and Project Approval for the Rehabilitation of 1449
Walnut Canyon Road and Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year 2011/12
Budget. Staff Recommendation: 1) Approve the rehabilitation of 1449
Walnut Canyon Road; 2) Award bid to Magic Hammer Development, Inc.
for $37,365, and authorize a 10% project contingency of $3,737 and
execution of the Agreement by the City Manager, subject to final language
approval by the City Manager and City Attorney; and 3) Adopt Resolution
No. 2011-3064.
G. Consider Surety Bond Exoneration (Bond Nos. 103883733 and 6420145)
for Pardee Homes, Moorpark Highlands, Tract 5045. Staff
Recommendation: Authorize the City Clerk to fully exonerate the Surety
Bond Nos. 103883733 and 6420145 for Pardee Homes, Moorpark
Highlands, Tract 5045.
H. Consider Surety Bond Exoneration (Bond No. 52BSBDH1132) for Pardee
Homes, Moorpark Highlands, Tract 5045-5. Staff Recommendation:
Authorize the City Clerk to fully exonerate the Surety Bond No.
52BSBDH1132 for Pardee Homes, Moorpark Highlands, Tract 5045-5.
I. Consider Surety Bond Exoneration (Bond No. 103883735) for Pardee
Homes, Moorpark Highlands, Tract 5045-6. Staff Recommendation:
Authorize the City Clerk to fully exonerate the Surety Bond No. 103883735
for Pardee Homes, Moorpark Highlands, Tract 5045-6.
J. Consider Resolution Rescinding Resolution No. 2008-2783 Pertaining to
Parking Restrictions on Miller Parkway and a Portion of Peach Hill Road
East of Spring Road and Establishing Revised Parking Restrictions for
Said Streets. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2011-3065,
rescinding Resolution No. 2008-2783.
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K. Consider Setting a Public Hearing Date to Consider Establishing
Construction and Demolition (C&D) Material Management Plan Diversion
Deposit Rate. Staff Recommendation: Set a City Council Public Hearing
for October 19, 2011 to consider establishing C&D Deposit rates.
L. Consider Authorizing the Use of City Marquee Signs and Portable Lights
for Rotary Club Civil War Reenactment Event. Staff Recommendation:
Approve the use of City marquee signs and approve use of City portable
lights, subject to conditions specified in the agenda report.
M. Consider Waiving Rental Fees at the High Street Arts Center for the ABC
7 Listens Event Scheduled for October 12, 2011 . Staff Recommendation:
Waive the rental fee at the High Street Arts Center for the ABC 7 Listens
Event on October 12, 2011.
N. Consider ReLection of Claim from: Michael and Veronica Fisher. Staff
Recommendation: Reject the claim and direct staff to send a standard
rejection letter to the claimant.
11. ORDINANCES: (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
None.
12. CLOSED SESSION:
None was held.
13. ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Parvin adjourned the meeting at 10:05 p.m.
Janice S. Parvin, Mayor
ATTEST:
Maureen Benson, City Clerk
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