HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2016 0420 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 April 20, 2016
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark and the Successor
Agency was held on April 20, 2016, 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 7:11 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Bruce Rokos, Chairman of the Board of the Moorpark Chamber of Commerce,
led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmembers Mikos, Millhouse, Pollock, Van Dam, and
Mayor Parvin.
Staff Present: Steven Kueny, City Manager; Kevin Ennis, City Attorney;
Deborah Traffenstedt, Assistant City Manager; Ron Ahlers,
Finance Director; Jeremy Laurentowski, Parks and
Recreation Director; Sean Corrigan, City Engineer/Public
Works Department; Joseph Fiss, Economic Development
and Planning Manager; Captain John Reilly, Sheriffs
Department; and Maureen Benson, City Clerk.
4. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS:
A. Introduction of Moorpark's New Police Chief, Captain John Reilly.
Mayor Parvin introduced Captain John Reilly, Moorpark's new Police
Chief.
B. Introduction of New City Employee, Shannon Caligagan, Accountant I in
the Finance Department.
Mayor Parvin introduced Shannon Caligagan, Accountant I in the Finance
Department.
C. Presentation from Dr. Kelli Hays, District Superintendent for Moorpark
Unified School District.
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Dr. Kelli Hays, District Superintendent for Moorpark Unified School District
gave a presentation on Moorpark schools.
D. Proclamation Declaring the Month of May as Military Appreciation Month.
Mayor Parvin presented representatives from American Legion Post 502
with a proclamation declaring the month of May as Military Appreciation
Month.
E. Proclamation Declaring April 2016 as DMV/Donate Life California Month.
Mayor Parvin presented Ellen Garner with a proclamation declaring April
2016 as DMV/Donate Life California Month.
F. Proclamation Declaring April 29, 2016, as Arbor Day in Moorpark.
Mayor Parvin presented Allen Walter, Landscape and Parks Maintenance
Superintendent, with a proclamation declaring April 29, 2016, as Arbor
Day in Moorpark.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Michael Nigh, Executive Director of the Area Housing Authority of the County of
Ventura, provided information on availability of Section 8 Housing and provided
an advertisement handout and discussed the benefits of the program.
Bruce Rokos, Chairman of the Board of the Moorpark Chamber of Commerce,
announced the 1st anniversary of the Ventura County Credit Union in Moorpark
will be celebrated on May 3 at Moorpark Plaza; Nomination forms for the
Chamber's Community Awards are due by May 15; "Small Town, Big Heart" will
be the theme for Moorpark Country Days this year with the parade to take place
on October 8; and the "Shop Moorpark campaign has been redesigned to further
support Moorpark businesses.
6. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
CONSENSUS: It was the unanimous consensus of the Council to hear Item 9.G. after
Item 9.A. on the agenda.
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS, FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS, AND REPORTS ON
MEETINGS/CONFERENCES ATTENDED BY COUNCILMEMBERS AND
MAYOR:
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Councilmember Pollock stated he represented the City and Council at the
Channel Division meeting of the League of California Cities in Atascadero on
April 15.
Councilmember Van Dam thanked Superintendent Hays for her informative
presentation on Moorpark schools. He suggested making this information
available on the City's website.
Councilmember Van Dam recommended the performance of "On Golden Pond"
at the High Street Arts Center.
Councilmember Van Dam reported the remarkable performance at Moorpark
High School of"Phantom of the Opera" was sold out.
Councilmember Van Dam reported he and several Councilmembers attended the
Chamber Mixer held at the Moorpark Unified School District offices.
Councilmember Mikos concurred with Councilmember Van Dam's assessment of
the excellent production of "On Golden Pond" at the High Street Arts Center with
its fantastic hand-painted set and poignant performances.
Mayor Parvin stated the City is recruiting for the Area Agency on Aging Advisory
Council, the Library Board, and for Teen Council and to visit the City's website for
more information.
Mayor Parvin announced the County of Ventura is selling 50-gallon rain barrels
at a discounted price and to visit their website at
rainbarrelprogram.orgNenturaCounty for more information.
Mayor Parvin announced the Moorpark City Library proudly presents Dia de los
Ninos, Dia de los Libros (Day of the Child, Day of the Book) celebration on
Tuesday, April 26. This annual event will feature Native American Tribal Dance
and & Culture presented by Ben Hale. In brilliant authentic regalia, Ben
introduces a variety of dances and culture stories from different tribes across
North America.
Mayor Parvin announced teen gamers with some healthy competitive spirit
should head to the Library on Wednesday, April 20 at 4:00 p.m. for Wii U
Wednesday. Race, dance or battle on the new Wii U. Free snacks are included.
She stated a full calendar of library events is available at moorparklibrary.org.
Mayor Parvin announced registration for Summer Camp Moorpark 2016 for youth
ages 5 to 14 is available online at moorparkca.gov/recreg, by phone at 517-6305,
or in person at Arroyo Vista Recreation Center, 4550 Tierra Rejada Road.
Mayor Parvin stated she had attended the Cupcake Challenge and it was fun.
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Mayor Parvin reported she had attended the annual "Hats off to Women" held at
Cal Lutheran University and sponsored by Simi Valley Hospital Foundation on
April 15.
Mayor Parvin reported she had attended the 26th annual Dinner and Auction for
the Moorpark Boys and Girls Club on April 16 held at Cal Lutheran University.
Mayor Parvin reported she had attended the Government Relations meeting at
the Moorpark Chamber of Commerce on April 6.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Consider a Resolution Approving Modification No. 6 to Development Plan
(DP) Permit No. 290, to Allow the Development of New Parking Spaces
and New Landscaping and Lighting at 6101 Condor Drive; Making a
Determination of Exemption Under CEQA in Connection Therewith, on the
Application of Dave Osborn for Calabasas BCD. Staff Recommendation:
1) Open the public hearing, accept public testimony, and close the public
hearing; 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2016-3493; and 3) Direct staff upon
completion of the parking lot construction per this Modification No. 6 to
Development Planned Permit No. 290 to eliminate the parking on Condor
Drive.
Mr. Fiss gave the staff report.
Mayor Parvin opened the public hearing.
David Osborn, of JDO Associates, 5376 Sterling Center Drive, Westlake
Village, California, stated the conditions for the project are acceptable and
he was available for questions.
A discussion followed among the Councilmembers, Mr. Osborn, and staff
regarding whether additional street parking will be needed even after the
new spaces are added.
Mayor Parvin closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Councilmember Millhouse moved and Councilmember Mikos
seconded a motion to: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 2016-3493, approving
Modification No. 6 to Development Plan (DP) Permit No. 290, to allow the
development of new parking spaces and new landscaping and lighting at 6101
Condor Drive; and making a Determination of Exemption Under CEQA in
connection therewith; and 2) Direct staff upon completion of the parking lot
construction per this Modification No. 6 to Development Planned Permit No. 290
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to eliminate the parking on Condor Drive. The motion carried by unanimous
voice vote.
9. PRESENTATION/ACTION/DISCUSSION:
A. Consider Proposal for Construction of a Joint Use Swimming Pool Facility with
Moorpark Unified School District (MUSD). Staff Recommendation: The City
Council Pool Ad Hoc Committee and City staff recommend approval of the
conceptual proposal for construction of a Joint Use Swimming Pool Facility with
MUSD as outlined in the agenda report and to have the Ad Hoc Committee and
City staff return to Council with a proposed Specifications and Cooperative
Agreement
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, Councilmember Pollock recused himself as his
company has some pending business with the Moorpark Unified School District. He left
the dais at 8:21 p.m.
Mr. Kueny deferred the staff report to Ad Hoc Committee members Parvin
and Millhouse, who reported on the productive meetings with MUSD and
stated the Committee recommendation was to move forward with the staff
recommendation.
There were no speakers.
MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember Millhouse
seconded a motion to approve the conceptual proposal for construction of a Joint
Use Swimming Pool Facility with MUSD as outlined in the agenda report and to
have the Ad Hoc Committee and City staff return to Council with a proposed
Specifications and Cooperative Agreement. The motion carried by voice vote 4-0,
Councilmember Pollock absent.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, Councilmember Pollock returned to the dais. The time
was 8:31 p.m.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, Item 9.G. was heard.
9. G. Consider Options for Moorpark Save Open-space and Agricultural
Resources — 2050 Initiative Ordinance Pursuant to Elections Code Section
9215. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate.
Ms. Benson gave the staff report.
In response to Mayor Parvin, Mr. Ennis stated the City does not have the
ability to correct any clerical errors or make changes to Exhibits A and B of
the initiative as presented. He said it would be better to deal with these
clerical corrections if the ordinance is approved by the voters, as the
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ordinance does allow for the City to reorder and reorganize at such time
as it is placed in the General Plan.
Mr. Richard Francis, one of the leaders of the countywide SOAR — 2050
initiative effort stated the proponents' preference is to have the City
Council submit the initiative ordinance to the voters at the November
election, and that he concurred with staff for the corrections.
MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember Pollock seconded
a motion to direct staff to schedule a resolution for the June 15, 2016, regular
meeting that will call and give notice of the holding of a General Municipal
Election to be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2016, for the election of certain
officers of the City as required by the provisions of the laws of the State of
California relating to general law cities; and for submission to the voters of a
ballot measure question for the Moorpark Save Open-space and Agricultural
Resources — 2050 Initiative, and requesting the Board of Supervisors of the
County of Ventura to consolidate said Municipal Election with the Presidential
General Election. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
B. Consider Adopting the City Event Vendor Policy. Staff Recommendation:
Approve the City Event Vendor Policy to be incorporated as part of the
next City Council Policies resolution update.
Mr. Laurentowski stated this item should be pulled and staff will return with
a report for a future agenda.
CONSENSUS: It was the unanimous consensus of the Council to pull Item 9.B.
from the agenda.
C. Consider Policy Authorizing Authority to Establish Rules, Regulations
Policies, and Procedures for the Operation of City-sponsored Recreation
Programs. Staff Recommendation: Approve the proposed Policy to be
incorporated into the next City Council Policies resolution update.
Mr. Laurentowski gave the staff report.
There were no speakers.
MOTION: Councilmember Van Dam moved and Councilmember Millhouse
seconded a motion to approve the proposed policy Authorizing Authority to
Establish Rules, Regulations, Policies, and Procedures for the operation of city-
sponsored Recreation Programs to be incorporated into the next City Council
Policies resolution update. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
D. Consider Revised Rules of Procedure Resolution Changing the Start Time
for Regular City Council Meetings and Rescinding Resolution No. 2012-
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2148 and Consider Establishing New Meeting Time for the Finance,
Administration, and Public Safety Committee (FAPS) and the Community
and Economic Development Committee (CED). Staff Recommendation:
1) Adopt Resolution No. 2016-3494 changing the start time of regular
meetings from 7:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. beginning with the regular meeting
of June 1, 2016, and rescinding Resolution No. 2012-2148; and 2) Direct
staff regarding any change in meeting time for the FAPS and CED
committees.
Ms. Benson gave the staff report, including an amendment to the
Resolution on stamped page 43 of the agenda report to change the start
time for Closed Session to be at 6:00 p.m.
There were no speakers.
A discussion followed among the Councilmember and staff regarding an
appropriate time for the Community Economic Development (CED) and
Finance, Administration, and Public Safety (FAPS) standing committee
meetings to be held and it was concluded to leave them the same at 6:00
p.m.
MOTION: Mayor Parvin moved and Councilmember Pollock seconded a motion
to: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 2016-3494, changing the start time of regular City
Council meetings from 7:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. beginning with the regular meeting
of June 1, 2016, and as amended to change the start time for Closed Session
from 6:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and rescinding Resolution No. 2012-2148; and 2)
Direct staff to leave the meeting times for the FAPS and CED committees to
begin at 6:00 p.m. The motion carried by voice vote 4-1, Councilmember Mikos
dissenting.
E. Consider Schedule for the Summer Meeting Recess. Staff
Recommendation: Direct staff to post a notice of meeting cancellation for
the selected summer recess dates.
Ms. Benson gave the staff report.
There were no speakers.
A discussion followed among the Councilmember regarding the best time
for summer recess.
CONSENSUS: It was the unanimous consensus of the Council to direct staff to
post a notice of meeting cancellation for the August 3 and August 17, 2016,
regular meetings.
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F. Consider Cancellation of the May 4, 2016, Regular City Council Meeting.
Staff Recommendation: Direct staff to post a notice of cancellation for the
regular meeting of May 4, 2016.
Ms. Benson gave the staff report.
There were no speakers.
MOTION: Mayor Parvin moved and Councilmember Van Dam seconded a
motion to direct staff to post a notice of meeting cancellation for the regular
meeting of May 4, 2016. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR: (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
MOTION: Councilmember Van Dam moved and Councilmember Mil!house seconded a
motion to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by unanimous roll call
vote.
A. Consider Minutes of Regular City Council/Successor Agency Meeting of
March 16, 2016. Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes.
B. Consider Warrant Register for Fiscal Year 2015/16 — April 20, 2016. Staff
Recommendation: Approve the warrant register.
C. Consider Resolution Authorizing Submittal of Applications for CalRecycle
Payment Programs and Funding Request Submittal for Fiscal Year
2015/16 Beverage Container Recycling Grant. Staff Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2016-3495 and authorize submittal of a funding
request to CalRecycle.
D. Consider Letter of Support for AB 2596 to Ban the Use of Various
Anticoaqulant Rodenticides in the State of California. Staff
Recommendation: Direct that a letter of support for AB 2596 be signed by
the Mayor and sent to Assemblymember Richard Bloom.
E. Consider Amendment No. 3 to Agreement for Engineering Services with
RJR Engineering Group. Staff Recommendation: Authorize the City
Manager to sign Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement, subject to final
language approval of the City Manager.
F. Consider Award of Agreement for Consultant Services for Evaluation and
Recommendations for Moorpark City Transit; and Authorize the City
Manager to Approve Extra Services for Moorpark Fixed Route Operations
Agreement. Staff Recommendation: 1) Award Agreement to
Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates, Inc., and authorize the City
Manager to execute the Agreement in the amount of $47,837.00, subject to
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final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney; and 2)
Authorize the City Manager to approve Letter of Agreements with the City of
Thousand Oaks for requested and authorized extra services in accordance
with Moorpark Fixed Route Operations Agreement, Section 4, in an amount
not to exceed $60,000.00 for the remaining term of the Agreement.
G. Consider Approval of Amendment to Implementation Agreement for the
Ventura Countywide Stormwater Quality Management Program. Staff
Recommendation: Authorize the Mayor to sign the Amendment, subject
to final language approval by the City Manager.
H. Consider Resolution Approving the Preliminary Engineer's Report for the
Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Assessment Districts for Fiscal
Year 2016/17 and Providing Notice of Public Hearing on May 18, 2016.
Staff Recommendation: 1) Set the public hearing date for May 18, 2016;
and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2016-3496.
Consider Resolution Approving the Preliminary Assessment Engineer's
Report for the Parks and Recreation Maintenance and Improvement
Assessment District for Fiscal Year 2016/17 and Providing Notice of
Public Hearing on May 18, 2016. Staff Recommendation: 1) Set the
public hearing date for May 18, 2016; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2016-
3497.
J. Consider Award of Contract for Temporary Staffing Services to
Government Staffing Services, Inc. and Resolution Amending the Fiscal
Year 2015-16 Budget to Provide Temporary Contract Staff. Staff
Recommendation: 1) Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment
No. 2 to the Agreement in the amount of $100,000, subject to final
language approval by the City Manager; and 2) Adopt Resolution No.
2016-3498 to reallocate money for purchase of temporary staffing
services. ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED
K. Consider Resolution Adopting a Revised ICMA Retirement Corporation
Governmental Money Purchase Plan & Trust Adoption Agreement and
Rescinding Resolution No. 2016-3484. Staff Recommendation: Adopt
Resolution No. 2016-3499 approving the revised Agreement and
rescinding Resolution No. 2016-3484; and authorize the City Manager to
sign the Agreement. ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED
L. Consider the City of Moorpark 2015 General Plan Annual Report Including
the Housing Element Progress Report. Staff Recommendation: 1)
Receive and file the report; and 2) Direct staff to forward the 2015 Annual
Element Progress Report - Housing Element Implementation to the
Governor's Office of Planning and Research, the California Department of
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Housing and Community Development, and the Ventura County Planning
Division.
M. Consider Approval to Modify the Hours of the Skate Park. Staff
Recommendation: Approve the skate park to be open for extended hours
until 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 11, 2016 and on Saturday, August 13,
2016.
N. Consider Rejection of Bids for the Recreational Trail Project at Arroyo
Vista Community Park (AVCP) (CIP Projects 7852). Staff
Recommendation: Reject all bids and authorize staff to re-advertise for
bids for the Recreational Trail Project at Arroyo Vista Recreation Center.
O. Consider Purchase of 776 W. Los Angeles Avenue (APN 506-0-050-515)
and Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year Budget to Fund the Transaction.
Staff Recommendation: 1) Authorize purchase of the property and
authorize the City Manager to approve and sign all documents relevant to
the transaction and maintenance of the site, subject to final language
approval by the City Manager and City Attorney; 2) Authorize the City
Clerk to accept the Grant Deed for the property; and 3) Adopt Resolution
No. 2016-3500, amending the FY 2015-16 Budget to purchase the
property. ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED
11. ORDINANCES: (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
None.
12. CLOSED SESSION:
Mr. Kueny requested the City Council go into closed session for discussion of
one case under Item 12.A. and Item 12.C. on the agenda.
Mr. Ennis announced pursuant to Paragraph (2) of Subdivision (d) of
Government Code Section 54956.9 that the facts and circumstances for the one
case under Item 12.A. creating significant exposure to litigation need not be
disclosed.
MOTION: Councilmember Millhouse moved and Councilmember Pollock seconded a
motion to adjourn to closed session for a discussion of one case under Item 12.A. and
Item 12.C. on the agenda. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. The time was
8:50 p.m.
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation (Pursuant to Paragraphs (2) or (3) of
Subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9: (Number of cases
to be discussed - 4)
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C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL— EXISTING LITIGATION
(Pursuant to Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section
54956.9)
County of Ventura and City of Fillmore vs City of Moorpark and Broad
Beach Geologic Hazard Abatement District (Case No. 56-2016-00479937-
CU-WM-VTA)
Present in closed session were Councilmembers Mikos, Millhouse, Pollock, Van
Dam, and Mayor Parvin; Steven Kueny, City Manager; Kevin Ennis, City
Attorney; Deborah Traffenstedt, Assistant City Manager; and Sean Corrigan City
Engineer/Public Works Director (left at 9:31 p.m.).
The Council reconvened into open session at 9:42 p.m. Mr. Kueny stated one
case under Item 12.A. and Item 12.C. were discussed and there was no action to
report.
13. ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Parvin adjourned the meeting at 9:42 p.m.
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