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Moorpark, California June 1, 2016
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark was held on June 1,
2016, 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 6:38 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Finance Director, Ron Ahlers, led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmembers Mikos, Millhouse, Pollock, Van Dam and
Mayor Parvin.
Staff Present: Steven Kueny, City Manager; Deborah Traffenstedt,
Assistant City Manager; Ron Ahlers, Finance Director; David
Bobardt, Community Development Director; Jeremy
Laurentowski, Parks and Recreation Director; Sean
Corrigan, City Engineer/Public Works Director; Captain John
Reilly, Sheriffs Department; and Maureen Benson, City
Clerk.
4. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS:
None.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Rutu Chhatie, a Meridian Hills Moorpark resident, requested a status on any
resolution with the Ventura County Fire Protection District requirement for fire
lanes in his neighborhood.
Councilmember Millhouse stated he serves on the committee with Mayor Parvin
regarding this issue, which they have been working on with the Meridian Hills
Homeowners Association. Mr. Kueny stated staff intends to approach the
homeowners with the City's position at their next HOA meeting. Councilmember
Millhouse requested Mr. Chhatie call him for future information as this is not an
agendized item for discussion.
6. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
None.
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7. ANNOUNCEMENTS, FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS, AND REPORTS ON
MEETINGS/CONFERENCES ATTENDED BY COUNCILMEMBERS AND
MAYOR:
Councilmember Mikos requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of
Ramona Bravo, lifelong resident of Moorpark, employed by the Moorpark Unified
School District, and one of the founding members of Holy Cross Catholic Church
parish; and also adjourn in memory of Reverend Monsignor Joseph Cosgrove
the founding pastor of Holy Cross Catholic Church parish.
Mayor Parvin announced the recruitment ends on Friday, June 3, to fill two
vacancies on the Library Board and applications are available on the City's
website.
Mayor Parvin announced Camp Moorpark and Adventure Camp Moorpark are
accepting registrations. The Recreation Center also offers specialty half-day
camps in Dance, Art, Basketball, Movie Making, Computer Programming,
Robotics, Lego Engineering, Science, Horseback Riding, Tennis, and more. For
more information contact the Arroyo Vista Recreation Center.
Mayor Parvin announced the Moorpark Summer Beach Bus to Zuma Beach is
running from June 14 to August 11 and to visit the City's website for schedules
and pricing.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Consider: 1) Resolution Approving General Plan Amendment No. 2015-
01, a Request to Chance the General Plan Land Use Designation from
Freeway/Right of Way to Light Industrial (I-1); and 2) Introduction of
Ordinance Adopting Zone Change No. 2015-02, to Chanqe the Zoning
Designation from Rural Exclusive, 1 Acre Minimum Lost Size (RE-1ac) to
Industrial Park (M-1); to Create Land Use Designation and Zoning
Consistency for Specific Parcels Located on a 36-Acre Site on the West
Side of Princeton Avenue, South of Highway 118 on the Application of
Sunbelt Enterprises, LLC, and Making a Finding of Exemption from
Environmental Review Under CEQA in Connection Therewith. Staff
Recommendation: 1) Open the public hearing, accept public testimony,
and close the public hearing; 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2016-3508,
approving General Plan Amendment No. 2015-01, which Amendment
shall become effective upon the recordation of a Deed Restriction
Requiring a Specific Plan and Development Agreement for the
undeveloped hilltop property and contribution of an initial deposit of
$20,000.00 toward the preparation of the Specific Plan and Development
Agreement; and 3) Introduce Ordinance No. 438, approving Zone Change
No. 2015-02, waive full reading, and schedule second reading and
adoption upon execution and recordation of a Deed Restriction Requiring
a Specific Plan and Development Agreement for the undeveloped hilltop
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property and contribution of an initial deposit of $20,000.00 toward the
preparation of the Specific Plan and Development Agreement.
Mr. Fiss gave the staff report.
Mayor Parvin opened the public hearing.
Tom Cohen, representing the applicant, Sunbelt Enterprises, LLC, 4165 E.
Thousand Oaks Boulevard, No. 101, Westlake Village, CA requested
language be included in the approval stating that the deed restriction
agreed upon on July 1, 2015, would be recorded concurrently with the lot
line adjustment.
A discussion followed among the Councilmembers, staff, and Mr. Cohen
regarding the City Council's inability to approve a Lot Line Adjustment at
this time and to amend the resolution to state the General Plan
Amendment would not go into effect prior to the Zone Change.
Mayor Parvin closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Mayor Parvin seconded a motion
to: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 2016-2508, as amended to state the General Plan
Amendment would not go into effect prior to the Zoning Ordinance; and
approving General Plan Amendment No. 2015-01, which Amendment shall
become effective upon the recordation of a Deed Restriction Requiring a Specific
Plan and Development Agreement for the undeveloped hilltop property and
contribution of an initial deposit of $20,000.00 toward the preparation of the
Specific Plan and Development Agreement. The motion carried by unanimous
voice vote.
Ms. Benson read the title of Ordinance No. 438.
MOTION: Mayor Parvin moved and Councilmember Millhouse seconded a
motion to introduce Ordinance No. 438, approving Zone Change No. 2015-02,
waive full reading, and schedule second reading and adoption upon execution
and recordation of a Deed Restriction Requiring a Specific Plan and
Development Agreement for the undeveloped hilltop property and contribution of
an initial deposit of $20,000.00 toward the preparation of the Specific Plan and
Development Agreement. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
9. PRESENTATION/ACTION/DISCUSSION:
A. Consider Adopting the City Event Vendor Policy. Staff Recommendation:
Approve the City Event Policy and direct that the Policy be incorporated as
part of the next City Council Policies update.
Mr. Laurentowski gave the staff report.
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A discussion followed among the Councilmembers and staff regarding
changing some wording in No. 7.C. on stamped page 34 of the agenda
report from "Moorpark nonprofit organizations that sell or provide free of
charge any of the following items " to "Moorpark nonprofit organizations
that sell or provide free of change items such as...".
There were no speakers.
MOTION: Councilmember Pollock moved and Councilmember Van Dam
seconded a motion to approve the City Event Policy, as amended for No. 7.C. on
stamped page 34 of the agenda report and direct that the Policy be incorporated
as part of the next City Council Policies update. The motion carried by
unanimous voice vote.
B. Consider Equipment Replacement Fund (4003) Projected Status as of
June 30, 2016, and Consider Resolution Amending Fiscal Year 2015/16
budget by_Appropriating $328,414 and Authorizing the Transfers from
Various Sources to the Equipment Replacement Fund (4003) and
Authorizing the Designation of Fund Balance for Equipment Replacement
Obligation in Certain Restricted Funds. Staff Recommendation: 1) Adopt
Resolution No. 2016-3509, amending the FY 2015/16 Budget by
appropriating $328,414 and authorizing the transfers from various sources
to the Equipment Replacement Fund (4003); and 2) Authorizing the
additional designation of fund balance for Equipment replacement
Obligation in certain restricted Funds. ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED
Mr. Ahiers gave the staff report.
There were no speakers.
MOTION: Councilmember Van Dam moved and Mayor Parvin seconded a
motion to: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 2016-3509, amending the FY 2015/16
Budget by appropriating $328,414 and authorizing the transfers from various
sources to the Equipment Replacement Fund (4003); and 2) Authorizing the
additional designation of fund balance for Equipment replacement Obligation in
certain restricted Funds. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR: (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
MOTION: Councilmember Millhouse moved and Councilmember Pollock 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
April 20, 2016. Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes.
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B. Consider Warrant Register for Fiscal Year 2015/16 — June 1, 2016. Staff
Recommendation: Approve the warrant register.
C. Consider Amendment to Local Street Access Agreement between the City
of Moorpark and Waste Management of California, Inc., Doing Business
as the Simi Valley Landfill and Recycling Center. Staff Recommendation:
Authorize the City Manager to sign Amendment No. 9 to the Waste
Management Agreement for Local Access Fees, extending the Agreement
until December 31, 2016, subject to final language approval by the City
Manager.
D. Consider Resolution Amending the City of Moorpark Franchise
Agreements with G.I. Industries and Moorpark Rubbish Disposal, LLC, for
both Residential and Commercial Solid Waste Services and Authorize the
City Manager to Execute the Amendments to the Agreements to Extend
Term to December 31, 2016. Staff Recommendation: 1) Adopt
Resolution No. 2016-3510, extending the Agreements until December 31,
2016; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the Amendments, to
the Franchise Agreements, subject to final language approval of the City
Manager.
E. Consider Information Letter from External Auditors Regarding the Fiscal
Year 2015/16 Audit. Staff Recommendation: Receive and file.
F. Consider Engagement Letter from External Auditors for Fiscal Year
2015/16 Audit. Staff Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to
sign the engagement letter, subject to final language approval by the City
Manager.
G. . Consider Engagement Letter for City's Housing Assets Fund and
Addendum to Annual Progress Report, Senate Bill 341 (5B341) from
External Auditors for Fiscal Year 2015/16 Audit. Staff Recommendation:
Authorize the City Manager to sign the engagement letter, subject to final
language approval by the City Manager.
H. Consider Resolution Approving the Renewal of a Grant Contract
Agreement with the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging (VCAAA)
Older American Act Title III-C Funding for the Operation of the Senior
Nutrition Program. Staff Recommendation: 1) Adopt Resolution No.
2016-3511, approving a grant contract agreement with VCAAA; and 2)
Authorize the City Manager to sign all related VCAAA Agreements for
Older America Act Title III C Grant Funds through Fiscal Year 2019/2020
for a total amount not to exceed $120,000 over the four year term.
11. ORDINANCES: (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
None.
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AT THIS POINT in the meeting Mr. Kueny requested a recess to convene the
Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency meeting. The time was 7:14 p.m.
The Council meeting reconvened at 7:19 p.m.
12. CLOSED SESSION:
Mr. Kueny requested the City Council go into closed session for discussion of
one case under Item 12.B. on the agenda.
MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember Millhouse seconded a
motion to adjourn to closed session for a discussion of one case under Item 12.B. on
the agenda. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. The time was 7:19 p.m.
Present in closed session were Councilmembers Mikos, Millhouse, Pollock, Van
Dam, and Mayor Parvin; Steven Kueny, City Manager; Kevin Ennis, City Attorney
(via teleconference); Deborah Traffenstedt, Assistant City Manager; and Jeremy
Laurentowski, Parks and Recreation Director.
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation (Pursuant to Paragraph (4) of Subdivision (d) of
Government Code Section 54956.9: (Number of cases to be discussed —
4)
The Council reconvened into open session at 7:25 p.m. Mr. Kueny stated one
case under Items 12.B. was discussed and there was no action to report.
13. ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Parvin adjourned the meeting at 7:25 p.m. in memory of Ramona Bravo
and Reverend Monsignor Joseph Cosgrove.
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