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CITY OF MOORPARK,CALIFORNIA
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MOORPARK CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA REPORT
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TO: Honorable City Council \
FROM: David A. Bobardt, Planning Director\
DATE: October 12, 2009 (CC Meeting of 10/2112009)
SUBJECT: Consider Reconsideration of Vote on Item 9.13. of September 2, 2009
Agenda on Resolution Approving an Amendment to the Tierra
Rejada Greenbelt Agreement by Removing 228.96 Acres from the
Greenbelt, Including the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, on the
Request of the City of Simi Valley
BACKGROUND
On June 6, 2007, the City Council considered a proposed Sphere of Influence Update
for Simi Valley to add 228.96 acres in the Tierra Rejada Greenbelt, including the Ronald
Reagan Presidential Library, to the City's Sphere of Influence, a first step in annexation.
The Council directed staff to send LAFCo a letter of support of this action. On
September 2, 2009, the City Council considered the matter of amending the Tierra
Rejada Greenbelt Agreement to remove this 228.96 acres from the Greenbelt on the
request of the City of Simi Valley. The Council voted to take the item off calendar, and
directed staff to:
• schedule a future item for Council discussion of the Tierra Rejada Greenbelt;
• contact the Cities of Simi Valley and Thousand Oaks to request they agendize the
Greenbelt for discussion; and
• set up a joint meeting with all three City Councils to discuss strengthening the
Greenbelt Agreement.
On October 7, 2009, the City Council voted to reconsider this action, deferring
reconsideration to October 21, 2009. The City Council also directed staff to present
options for strengthening the Greenbelt Agreement as a separate Action/Discussion
item. This report focuses on the reconsideration of Simi Valley's requested amendment
to the Greenbelt Agreement. The Cities of Simi Valley and Thousand Oaks have voted
to amend the Greenbelt Agreement as requested. The County of Ventura has not
scheduled this item as of the writing of this report.
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DISCUSSION
A copy of the October 7, 2009 staff report is attached. The primary issues in the
removal of the 228.96 acres from the Greenbelt center on the approximately 68-acre
undeveloped parcel owned by Dr. John Chiu, since the other properties are already
substantially developed and would be relatively unaffected by removal from the
Greenbelt or annexation by the City of Simi Valley. These issues include 1) application
of Simi Valley and County SOAR Ordinances; 2) permitted land uses and other
development restrictions by the City of Simi Valley compared to the County of Ventura;
and 3) effect of removal of the property from the Greenbelt on the integrity of the
Greenbelt.
Applicability of SOAR Ordinances: At the October 7 Council meeting, Sharon Noel
presented a letter from Karen Schmidt, Executive Director of SOAR (attached),
advocating against removal of the 68-acre parcel from the Greenbelt. The property is
currently covered by both the County and City of Simi Valley SOAR Ordinances. The
County's SOAR ordinance regulates General Plan amendments in areas designated for
Open Space, Agricultural, and Rural land uses, requiring, with limited exceptions, a
countywide vote to change the land use designation. The property is currently
designated in the County General Plan for Open Space uses. If annexed to Simi Valley,
the County SOAR Ordinance would no longer apply.
The Simi Valley SOAR Ordinance (attached) takes a similar approach to Moorpark's
SOAR Ordinance. A City Urban Restriction Boundary (CURB) line is established to
mark the boundary for urban development. Properties outside the CURB line, with
limited exceptions would require a vote of the Simi Valley electorate to extend urban
services or allow for urban use of land. Simi Valley's SOAR Ordinance defines urban
uses of land as the creation of residential lots less than 10 acres in area, or the
establishment of commercial or industrial uses. The subject property is outside of Simi
Valley's CURB line. If removed from the Greenbelt and annexed to the City of Simi
Valley, it would still be outside the CURB line, protected from urban development. It
would not be the only property within the Simi Valley City limits that is outside its CURB
line. A map showing Simi Valley's CURB line is attached. The difference between the
two SOAR ordinances for the subject property, is that the County SOAR Ordinance
would require a vote of the County electorate to change the General Plan land use
designation to something other than Open Space, whereas the Simi Valley SOAR
Ordinance would require a vote of the Simi Valley electorate to allow urban use of the
land.
Permitted Land Uses: The property is currently in the County's Open Space zone.
Annexation of the property by Simi Valley would result in a transfer of zoning authority
from the County to the City. The City of Simi Valley has already pre-zoned the property
for Open Space uses. The minimum lot size in the City's pre-zoning is 40 acres for the
68-acre undeveloped property and the Reagan Library, and 10 acres for the 6 other
residential lots. The following table lists generalized land use categories in the County's
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open space zone and compares these with permitted land uses in the City of Simi
Valley's open space zone:
ALLOWED IN OPEN SPACE ZONE BY
TYPE OF USE VENTURA COUNTY SIMI VALLEY
Animal Husbandry Yes Yes, with CUP
Correctional Institutions Yes with CUP No
Crop and Orchard Production Yes Yes
Cemeteries Yes, with CUP Yes, with CUP
Places of Religious Worship No Yes, with CUP
Residences Yes Yes
Colleges and Universities Yes, with CUP Yes, with CUP
Equestrian Centers Yes, with CUP Yes, with CUP
Fire Stations Yes, with CUP Yes
Golf Courses, and Driving Ranges Yes, with CUP Yes
Government Buildings Yes, with CUP Yes
Hospitals No No
Law Enforcement Facilities Yes, with CUP No
Libraries No No
Mobile Home Parks No No
Nurseries (with sales facilities>500 s.f.) Yes, with CUP NO
Organics Processing Operations Yes, with CUP No
Public Service Utilities Yes, with CUP Yes, with CUP
Recreational Use Yes, with CUP Yes, with CUP
Large Animal Veterinary Hospitals Yes, with CUP No
Waste Handling Facilities Yes, with CUP No
Wastewater Treatment Facilities Yes, with CUP No
The differences between the permitted uses would have a minimal effect on the subject
property, as it is mostly developed, and the one 68-acre undeveloped parcel is greatly
constrained in how it could be developed by steep topography and limited access.
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In addition to more restrictive uses in Simi Valley's Open Space Zone, the City of Simi
Valley has adopted Hillside Performance Standards that would apply to development of
the 68-acre parcel. These standards call for no more than one lot per 40 acres on land
that exceeds 20 percent slope, strict grading standards on hillside land, and ridgeline
preservation. These standards would apply to the 68-acre undeveloped parcel. Even if
the underlying zoning were changed in the future to allow greater density on this lot, the
Hillside Performance Standards would prevent the development of more than a single
residence (with a possible second unit) on this lot. The County does not have
comparable regulations.
One other comparison is related to lighting standards. The County's lighting
requirement is for lights over 150 watts not to directly illuminate adjacent properties.
The City of Simi Valley requires lighting plans that demonstrate light cut-off at the
property line, along with other lighting requirements. In this particular case, the City's
standards provide greater direction and measurability.
Integrity of the Greenbelt: The Tierra Rejada Greenbelt is currently approximately 2,490
acres. The 228.96 acres proposed for removal from the greenbelt represents 9.2
percent of the total land area in the Greenbelt. Of the acreage proposed for removal, all
but the 68-acre parcel (2.7% of the land in the Greenbelt) is already developed, and
would not be expected to change, whether in or out of the Greenbelt. As noted above,
the topography and access constraints on the 68-acre property, along with the pre-
zoning of the this property by Simi Valley, the Simi Valley SOAR Ordinance, and the
Simi Valley Hillside Performance Standards, would greatly limit its future development.
In addition, the property adjacent to the Greenbelt in the City of Simi Valley includes
approximately 409 acres of protected open space owned by the Rancho Simi
Recreation and Park District, as seen in Attachment No. 6. This land, protected as
open space, strengthens the open space buffer provided by the Greenbelt. The
combination of the adjacent protected open space with the development regulations of
the City of Simi Valley would ensure that the buffer is preserved whether or not the
subject property is in the Greenbelt.
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Resolution No. 2009- approving an amendment to the boundary of the
Tierra Rejada Greenbelt.
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ATTACHMENTS:
1. October 7, 2009 Staff Report (Without Attachments)
2. October 7, 2009 Letter from Karen Schmidt, Executive Director, SOAR
3. County SOAR (Measure B) Ordinance
4. Excerpt from Simi Valley General Plan — SOAR Ordinance
5. Map of Simi Valley CURB Line
6. Map of Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District Open Space
7. Resolution No. 2009-
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ITEM 9.C.
MOORPARK CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA REPORT ..-.------------
TO: The Honorable City Council --
FROM: Steven Kueny, City Managerh'
DATE: October 1, 2009 (CC Meeting of 10/7/09)
SUBJECT: Consider Reconsideration of Item 9.6. on September 2, 2009, Agenda
and Reconsideration of Vote on Item 9.13. for Resolution Approving
an Amendment to the Tierra Rejada Greenbelt Agreement by
Removing 228.96 Acres from the Greenbelt, Including the Ronald
Reagan Presidential Library, on the Request of the City of Simi Valley
SUMMARY and BACKGROUND
On September 2, 2009, the City Council considered the matter of amending the Tierra
Rejada Greenbelt Agreement to remove 228.96 acres on the request of the City of Simi
Valley and took the following action:
Continued this item off calendar; Directed staff to schedule a future agenda item
for council discussion of the Tierra Rejada Greenbelt Agreement; Directed staff
to contact the Cities of Simi Valley and Thousand Oaks to request they agendize
the Greenbelt for discussion; and Directed staff to then set up a joint meeting
with all three City Councils to discuss strengthening the Greenbelt Agreement.
The City Manager sent the attached letters, dated September 14, 2009, to the Simi
Valley and Thousand Oaks City Managers advising them of this action. The Simi Valley
and Thousand Oaks City Managers replied in the attached letters dated September 23
and September 24, respectively. The Mayors and City Managers of the three cities met
on September 30, 2009, to discuss this matter and to clarify remaining concerns about
the proposed Greenbelt Agreement. The cities of Simi Valley and Thousand Oaks
reiterated their support for strengthening the Greenbelt Agreement.
DISCUSSION
It should be noted that on June 6, 2007, the Moorpark City Council took action to
support the inclusion of the 228.96 acres in Simi Valley's Sphere of Influence. (This
information was inadvertently omitted from the September 2, 2009 staff report.) Also on
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October 1, 2009 (CC Meeting of 1017/09)
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June 6, 2007, the Council directed staff to work with the cities of Simi Valley and
Thousand Oaks and the County to discuss potential changes to the Tierra Rejada
Greenbelt, including but not limited to wildlife corridors and appropriate land uses by
affected City Councils and the Board of Supervisors.
Subsequent to this action, the three City Managers and County Resource Management
Agency Director met, and in October 2007, there was a joint meeting of the three City
Councils. At the October 2007 meeting, there was no action taken by the three City
Councils.
Since that time, the City Managers have met but have deferred proceeding with
developing a proposed revision to the Greenbelt Agreement until the County has
determined its course of action. It is recognized that all of the Tierra Rejada Greenbelt
(except the subject property within Simi Valley's Sphere of Influence) is within
Moorpark's Area of Interest. Further, any changes to the Greenbelt Agreement cannot
include a provision that the County of Ventura would not take land use related actions
unless the cities concur. As with a city, the County cannot assign or condition its
authority on land use matters.
At the September 2, 2009 meeting, the issue of a wildlife corridor was mentioned. In
June of 2006, a wildlife corridor study, "South Coast Missing Linkages Project: A
Linkage Design for the Santa Monica - Sierra Madre Connection," was completed by
South Coast Wildlands, with funding from various State and Federal Agencies, including
the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy, California State Parks, National Park
Service, and U.S. Forest Service. This study examined existing land uses and travel
paths of various animal species between the Los Padres National Forest and Santa
Monica Mountains to identify the most viable corridors between these two largely
protected wild areas. Wildlife corridor connections help to maintain genetic diversity in
animal species thereby better protecting the ecosystems. This study identified two
corridors, one through the Rocky Peak area, and one through the Alamos Canyon area,
including land in Moorpark east of Moorpark College and through the Tierra Rejada
Valley. Attached are maps of the wildlife corridor showing the entire linkage, as well as
an enlargement of the Tierra Rejada Valley area, showing the entire Tierra Rejada
Greenbelt area to be within the identified corridor.
The City Manager spoke with Supervisor Foy who indicated he intends to request the
Board of Supervisors to favorably consider Simi Valley's annexation request and
needed Amendment to the Greenbelt Agreement at a Board meeting in October.
Supervisor Foy also indicated that except for the current Amendment under
consideration for Assembly Uses in the County "Open Space Zoning," he does not
foresee other changes to the allowed uses. (Note that the County of Ventura currently
has a moratorium for any application for Assembly Uses in the Open Space Zone,
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which is due to expire in March 2010. The Cornerstone Church application is exempt
from the moratorium because its application was filed before the moratorium was
established.)
In light of the Council's action to support the Sphere of Influence in June 2007, Mayor
Parvin has requested reconsideration.
Resolution No. 2006-2476 adopted June 21, 2006, sets forth the Rules of Procedures
for Council Meetings and Related Functions and Activities. Specifically, the procedures
for a Motion for Reconsideration are as follows:
7.12 Motion for Reconsideration:
Any Councilmember who voted with the majority may move a
reconsideration of any vote at the same meeting or request an agenda
item on the next regular meeting or request a special meeting called to be
held prior to the next regular meeting to consider reconsideration of any
vote. The agenda item shall appear on Presentation/Action/Discussion as
a two-part item, e.g.,
Consider Reconsideration of
Reconsideration of vote on
After a motion for reconsideration has once been acted upon, no other
motion for a reconsideration thereof shall be made without unanimous
consent of the Council.
If the Council concurs with Mayor Parvin's request, the following actions should be
taken:
1. Consider reconsideration of Item 9.13. on the September 2, 2009 agenda;
2. Defer reconsideration of the September 2, 2009 vote to October 21, 2009;
and
3. Direct staff to present options for strengthening the Greenbelt Agreement
on the October 21, 2009, agenda as a separate Action/Discussion item.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Consider reconsideration of Agenda Item 9.13. from the September 2, 2009, City Council
meeting agenda; defer reconsideration of the September 2, 2009 vote to October 21,
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2009; and direct staff to present options for strengthening the Greenbelt Agreement on
the October 21, 2009, agenda as a separate Action/Discussion item.
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Attachments: 1 June 6, 2007 Agenda Report
2 Excerpt from June 6, 2007 Minutes
3 October 10, 2007, Joint Minutes and Attachments
4 September 2, 2009 Agenda Report
5 S. Kueny's September 14, 2009 letter to Simi Valley
6 S. Kueny's September 14, 2009 letter to Thousand Oaks
7 City of Simi Valley's September 23, 2009 letter
8 City of Thousand Oaks' September 24, 2009 letter
9 Two (2) Wildlife Corridor Maps
10 Current Tierra Rejada Greenbelt Aerial Map
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ACTION: IJA^A
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MOORPARK CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA REPORT
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Barry K. Hogan, Community Development Director
Prepared By: David A. Bobardt, Planning Manager
DATE: May 29, 2007 (CC Meeting of 61612007)
SUBJECT: Consider Tierra Rejada Greenbelt and Proposed Sphere of Influence
Update for City of Simi Valley
BACKGROUND
On April 18, 2007, Councilmember Parvin requested a future agenda item to discuss
the Tierra Rejada Greenbelt and its implications on the proposed expansion of Simi
Valley's Sphere of Influence, which would include land in the greenbelt.
DISCUSSION
Tierra Rejada Greenbelt Agreement
In Ventura County, a number of greenbelt agreements between Cities and the County
have been established as a means of preserving open space and/or agricultural land
between urban areas. The Tierra Rejada Greenbelt Agreement was originally adopted
in 1984 by the cities of Moorpark, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks, and the County of
Ventura (Attachment 1). A minor amendment removed about 18.6 acres in the Simi
Valley Area of Interest in 1986. Its basic terms for the defined boundaries (Attachment
2) are that each City and the County agree to a policy of non-annexation and to retain
the affected land for open space uses. All of the land in the greenbelt area is
unincorporated. Besides the Greenbelt Agreement, other policies and regulations
affecting land use within the Tierra Rejada Greenbelt area include the County's General
Plan and Zoning Ordinance, the Countywide Save Open Space and Agricultural
Resources (SOAR) Ordinance, the Moorpark SOAR Ordinance, Areas of Interest,
Spheres of Influence, and the Guidelines for Orderly Development. The impact of each
of these regulations and policies is discussed below.
County General Plan —All of the land area in the Tierra Rejada Greenbelt is designated
for open space uses. The County General Plan defines open space by including land
that meets the State Government Code definition of essentially unimproved land used
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for the preservation of natural resources, managed production of resources, outdoor
recreation, and special management for health and safety. In addition to this definition,
the County General Plan's open space designation also applies to land that establishes
community boundaries to prevent sprawl, promotes efficient municipal services, or
contains State or Federal facilities over which the County has no land use authority.
County Zoning Ordinance—Zoning designations for land in the Tierra Rejada Greenbelt
include Open Space and Agricultural Exclusive zones, with 10-acre to 40-acre minimum
lot sizes. Among the permitted and conditionally permitted land uses in the Open
Space and/or Agricultural Exclusive zones are agricultural operations (including
greenhouses and agricultural sales), kennels, catteries, equestrian centers, cemeteries,
communications facilities, single-family homes, second dwellings, farmworker housing,
colleges and universities, government buildings, mineral resource development,
organics processing, campgrounds, golf courses and driving ranges, motocross/off-
highway vehicle parks, hazardous and municipal waste collection, treatment, storage,
and disposal facilities, and large animal veterinary hospitals. A complete list is attached
as Attachment 3.
Countywide SOAR Ordinance —The Countywide SOAR Ordinance, adopted in 1998, in
general requires through December 31, 2020 a vote of the people to change the County
general plan policies for agricultural, open space, and rural land, including the
redesignation of land designated for such uses to other uses.
Moorpark SOAR Ordinance — The Moorpark SOAR Ordinance established a physical
boundary for the provision of urban services or approval of urban land uses by the City
of Moorpark. The entire greenbelt area is outside this urban service boundary, requiring
a vote of the Moorpark electorate if the City is to extend its services to any urban
development (i.e. greater than 1 unit per 20 acres) in this area prior to December 31,
2020.
Areas of Interest — The Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) has defined
Areas of Interest to identify logical areas in which there will be no more than one City.
Most of the Tierra Rejada Greenbelt is in Moorpark's Area of Interest. The exception is
an area in Simi Valley's Area of Interest (including the Ronald Reagan Presidential
Library) discussed later in this report. Area of Interest boundaries are shown in
Attachment 2
Spheres of Influence — Under the Government Code, the LAFCo's for each county are
responsible for determining service boundaries for local governments and special
districts. Service boundaries are established by first adopting a rational and probable
future service area for the jurisdiction, known as its Sphere of Influence. An annexation
cannot be approved unless it is found to be consistent with the adopted Sphere of
Influence. Under the Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act of
2000, LAFCo's have until January 1, 2008, to update the Spheres of Influence for local
governments and special districts. Aside from this update process, local governmental
agencies can file an application for an update at any time. None of the land within the
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Tierra Rejada Greenbelt is presently within any City s Sphere of Influence, although the
City of Simi Valley is seeking an expansion of its sphere to include the land in its Area of
Interest in the greenbelt. This issue is discussed later in this report.
Guidelines for Orderly Development—Originally adopted by all cities in Ventura County,
the County of Ventura, and the Ventura County LAFCo in 1969, and revised in 1996,
the Guidelines for Orderly Development clarify the relationship between the Cities and
the County with respect to urban planning. These guidelines include policies that urban
development should occur within cities whenever and wherever practical. The County
will consult with Cities on discretionary permits in the City's Area of Interest, and
encourage applicants for urban land uses in City Spheres of Influence to apply to the
City for permits (with annexation by the City if approved). These Guidelines are
included in Attachment 4.
Although unincorporated, the Tierra Rejada Greenbelt area is served by a number of
public agencies. Attachment 5 shows the water districts and school districts serving the
area. The entire greenbelt area is within Supervisorial District No. 4.
Proposed Simi Valley Sphere of Influence Update
On April 18, 2007, the Ventura County LAFCo considered a staff-initiated update to Simi
Valley's Sphere of Influence. As part of the update, LAFCo staff recommended that
approximately 229 acres of land currently in the Tierra Rejada Greenbelt(Attachment 6)
be added to Simi Valley's Sphere of Influence. This land includes the Ronald Reagan
Presidential Library, a few houses on 10-acre lots, and a vacant 68-acre parcel.
Relevant sections of the LAFCo staff report are attached (Attachment 7). The reason
for inclusion in the Sphere of Influence was to acknowledge that some municipal
services were already provided by the City of Simi Valley and the area was within the
city's General Plan. Simi Valley's General Plan calls for open space uses on the land.
Because of this policy, and that inclusion in a Sphere of Influence is a step toward
annexation, Moorpark Community Development staff sent a letter to LAFCo
(Attachment 8) requesting that this addition not be considered until the Greenbelt
Agreement issues are addressed. The Thousand Oaks Community Development
Department requested a continuance on this matter until its Council could consider the
issues and provide direction. LAFCo continued this item until its June 13, 2007
meeting. In addition, the Board of Supervisors has requested staff to prepare an
ordinance for their consideration to codify the greenbelt agreement.
The land uses within the Tierra Rejada Greenbelt have changed greatly since the
agreement was adopted in 1984. The County has approved the subdivision of large
portions of the land into 10-acre lots, which have subsequently been developed with
large houses. Other uses have included lighted equestrian facilities, a lighted golf
driving range, a paintball park, outside storage, and retail nurseries. The area proposed
for inclusion in Simi Valley's Sphere of Influence is primarily developed, and there are
no other potential properties within Simi Valley's Area of Interest that could be
exchanged for this property in the greenbelt. One large vacant 68-acre parcel in the
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application, owned by California Coastal Financial (see Exhibit 6), is planned for open
space by Simi Valley. In a recent meeting of the City Managers of Moorpark, Simi
Valley, and Thousand Oaks, there was consensus that the greenbelt agreement should
be revisited, but that the current Sphere of Influence expansion proposal by Simi Valley
should not be contingent on such action.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Direct staff to:
1. Prepare a letter to the Ventura County LAFCo indicating the City of Moorpark is
not opposed to the inclusion of the subject property in Simi Valley's Sphere of
Influence.
2. Work with staff from the cities of Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks, and the County to
discuss potential changes to the Tierra Rejada Greenbelt Agreement for
consideration by affected City Councils and Board of Supervisors.
Attachments:
1. Tierra Rejada Greenbelt Agreement
2. Tierra Rejada Greenbelt
3. County Non-Coastal Zoning Ordinance Excerpt
4. Guidelines for Orderly Development
5. School and Water Districts
6. Proposed Addition to Simi Valley Sphere of Influence
7. Excerpt from LAFCo Staff Report
8. April 17, 2007 Letter to LAFCo
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CTO RESOurf[ON NO. 84-143
S.V. RESOLUTION NO. 84-34
MOORPARK RESOLUTION NO. 84-110
A JOINT RESOLUTION OF TILE CITY COUNCILS OF THE CITIES OF
MOORPARK, SIMI VALLEY AND THOUSAND OAKS,
AND THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF VENTURA ESTABLISHING
A GREENBELT WITHIN THE TIERRA REJADA VALLEY
WHEREAS, a greenbelt can be defined as an area consisting of prime
agricultural or other open space land, as defined in Section 35046 and 65560 of
the Government Code, which is preserved in agricultural or other open space uses;
and
WHEREAS, the area lying generally in Lite Tierra Rcjada Vallcy west of the
City of Simi Valley, north of the City of Thouna nd Oaks, and south of the City of
Moorpark is difficult for any of Elie Cities or the County to service with sew4,r:;,
water, police, fire and other municipal service::;
WHEREAS, all tiee community and regional plans designate the Tierra Rcjada
Valley for agricultural and open space users and the area is excluded from all
City spheres of influence; and
WHEREAS, the City Councils of Lilt! Cities of Moorpark, Simi Valley .end
Thousand Oaks, and Elie Board of Supervisors of the County of Ve"Lura hereby find
that the lands described below are worthy of retention in agricultural and other
open space uses for the overall hest. interest-.< of the Cities, the County and the
State.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE 11' RESOLVED, the Moorpark City Council , Simi Valley City
Council, Thousand Oaks City Council and Ventura County Board of Supervisors
hereby establish this greenhelt for the Tierra Rrj.,da Valley and agree to a
policy of non-annexation .uuf retention of --)pen spice uses for the propertirr; ill
the Tierra Rcjada Valley as shown on Lilt- maji attnt•hcd as Exhibit A of this
resolution and generally described as folluws:
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Bordered on the north by the City of Moorpark, Moorpark Road, the
Tierra Rejada Valley watershed, and tilt City of Simi Valley; on
the east by the City of Simi Valley; on the south by the City of
Thousand Oaks and on the west by the Arroyo Santa Rosa and tine Las
Posas Hills.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following implementation measures be
established:
At such time as the provisions of the greenbelt agreement are
abrogated by the County with regard to any of the remaining
area within the boundaries of Waterworks District No. A,
LAFCO shall automatically recon:.idt•r th,r proper location of
the City of Simi Valley's Sphere of Influence boundary in
this area, subject only to the City imendicty; its General Plan
to include such area.
Should the City of Moorpark propo-st: to annex any portion of
the territory in the Tierra Rej:cds Valley located within
Waterworks District No. 8, LAFC0 ::hall automatically
reconsider the proper location of the City of Simi Valley's
Sphere of Influence boundary in this; •rrca, subject only to
the City amending its General flan to include such area.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the local Agency Formation Commission is
requested to endorse the greenbelt and to rontrlluc to act in a manner consistent
With the preservation of the aforementioned laii(I ; for agricultural and other open
space purposes.
THE CLERKS ARE DIRECTED to stand a rrrt : i i-,! --opy tit this resoltlti011 1.0 the
Local Agency Formation Cotilmis stun.
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CITY OF SIMI VALLEY
PASSED and ADOPTED on March 26, 1984
GL GLY MrIYORF T—H
CITY OF SIMI VALL ,
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LIFORNIA
ATTEST:
inda Paoworth, eput City Clerk
City of Simi Valley, California
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Jqq Torrance, City Attorney
C y of Simi Valley, California
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
M. L. Koester. City Manager
City of Simi Valley. California
Arno d, Director
of Cowunity Development
City of Simi Valley, California
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CITY OF THOUSAND OAKS
PASSED and ADOPTED on June 5,—, 1984 M&
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LEE LAXDAL, 0� THE
CITY OF T116USAND O CS, CALIFORNIA
ATTEST:
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Nan y A,4Dillon, City Clerk
City of Thousand Oaks, California
APPROVED AS TO FORK:
Nark G. Sellers, Acting City Attorney
City of Thousand Oaks, California
APPROVED AS TO ADMINISTRATION:
Grant Brimhal y Manager
City of Thousand 0 A, California
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CITY OF MOORPARK
July 2
PASSED and ADOPTED on A ebx=cyx_, 1984
LETA L. Y#&_*T-SUTTW9 MAYOR OF THE
CITY OF Mb6RPARK, CALIFORNIA
ATTEST:
O
Doris D. Bankus, by Clerk
City of Moorpark, California '• .
COUNTY OF VENTURA
THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION was duly and regularly adopted by the Board of
Supervisors of the County of Ventura, California on February X, 1984.
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(:Fair, Board of Supervisors
Attest:
RICHARD D. DEAN, County Clerk
County of Ventura, State of
California and ex-officio Clerk
of the Board of Supervisors
thereof. G
By: • 1 � •
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF VENTURA ) 5S.
CITY OF MOORPARK )
1, DORIS D. BANKUS City Clerk of the City of
Moorpark, California, do herebv certify that the f0reg01111Z
Resolution No. 84-110 was adopted by the City c .,hell Of tlw CIEV of
adjoux ned
Moorpark nt anrcgular mceting thereof livid on the 2nd ci,ty of
July 19 84 and 01c11 the sailIC w.lS ,10011teci 11V
the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Councilmembers Harper , Beaulieu, Prieto, Strauqhan
and Mayor Yancy-Sutton;
NOES: None;
ABSENT: None.
WITNESS my hand and the official sea) of said City tills 2nd
day of July I`1 84
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VENTURA COUNTY
NON - COASTAL
ZONING ORDINANCE
DIVISION 81, CHAPTER 1
OF THE
VENTURA COUNTY ORDINANCE CODE
LAST AMENDED 12-06-05
VENTURA COUNTY PLANNING DNISION
21
ARTICLE 4:
PURPOSES OF ZONES
Sec. 8104-0 - Purpose
The categories and purposes of land use zones in Ventura County are established as
follows:
Sec. 8104-1 - Open Space/Agricultural Zones
Sec. 8104-1.1 - Open Space (O-S) Zone
The purpose of this zone is to provide for the conservation of renewable and
nonrenewable natural resources, to preserve and enhance environmental quality and
to provide for the retention of the maximum number of future land use options while
allowing reasonable and compatible uses on open lands in the County which have
not been altered to any great extent by human activities.
Sec. 8104-1.2 - Agricultural Exclusive (A-E) Zone
The purpose of this zone is to preserve and protect commercial agricultural lands as
a limited and irreplaceable resource, to preserve and maintain agriculture as a major
industry in Ventura County and to protect these areas from the encroachment of
nonrelated uses which, by their nature, would have detrimental effects upon the
agriculture industry.
Sec. 8104-2 - Rural Residential Zones
Sec. 8104-2.1 - Rural Agricultural (R-A) Zone
The purpose of this zone is to provide for and maintain a rural setting where a wide
range of agricultural uses are permitted while surrounding residential land uses are
protected.
Sec. 8104-2.2 - Rural Exclusive (R-E) Zone
The purpose of this zone is to provide for and maintain rural residential areas in
conjunction with horticultural activities, and to provide for a limited range of service
and institutional uses which are compatible with and complementary to rural
residential communities.
Sec. 8104-2.3 - Single-Family Estate (R-O) Zone
The purpose of this zone is to provide areas exclusively for single-family residential
estates where a rural atmosphere is maintained by the allowing of a range of
horticultural activities as well as animals for recreational purposes.
Sec. 8104-3 - Urban Residential Zones
Sec. 8104-3.1 - Single-Family Residential (R-1) Zone
The purpose of this zone is to provide for and maintain areas which are appropriate
for single-family dwellings on individual lots.
Sec. 8104-3.2 - Two-Family Residential (R-2) Zone
The purpose of this zone is to provide for and maintain residential areas allowing two
single-family dwelling units or a two-family dwelling unit on lots which meet the
minimum area requirements of this zone.
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ARTICLE 5:
USES AND STRUCTURES BY ZONE
(AM ORD. 4317 - 03-15-05)
Sec. 8105-0 - Purpose
Section 8105-4 and 8105-5 list in matrix form the land uses and structures that are
allowed in each zone, under this Chapter, and indicate the type of land use entitlement
required to establish a particular use in that zone. Land uses permitted herein may also
require additional licensing/permitting from other Ventura County, State of California, or
United States government agencies. (AM. ORD. 4092 - 6/27/95; AM. ORD. 4291 -
7/29/03)
Sec. 8105-1 - Use of Matrices
Sec. 8105-1.1 - Key To Matrices
Except as otherwise provided in Section 8111-1.2.1.6, (specific to the R-P-D zone),
the following symbols indicate the type of permit required for uses allowed in each
zone:
= Not Allowed
E = Allowed, but exempt from obtaining a Zoning Clearance.
A = Zoning Clearance, or other ministerially approved permit unless specifically
exempted.
= Zoning Clearance or other ministerially approved permit with signed waivers.
Q = Planning Director-approved Planned Development Permit
® = Planning Commission-approved Planned Development Permit
0 = Board of Supervisors-approved Planned Development Permit
❑ = Planning Director-approved Conditional Use Permit
® = Planning Commission-approved Conditional Use Permit
= Board of Supervisors-approved Conditional Use Permit
(ADD. ORD. 3749 - 10/29/85; AM. ORD. 4092 - 6/27/95)
Sec. 8105-1.2
Italicized notes appearing in this Zoning Ordinance are editorial In nature and are
not a part of the Ordinance or its regulatory scheme. (AM. ORD. 4187 - 5/25/99 -
grammar)
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Sec. 8105-4 - Permitted Uses in Open Space, Agricultural,
Residential and Special Purpose Zones
OS AE RA RE RO R1 R2 RPD TP
AGRICULTURE AND AGRICULTURAL
OPERATIONS
Animal Husbandry
Domestic Animals Per Art.7 E E E E E
more animals than are permitted by Art.7 ❑ Cl ❑ ❑ ❑
(3, 19
Reduced Animal Setbacks Per Table 2 . . . . .
Sec.8107-2.5.1 16
Apicutture' 2, 15 0
uaculture/ uicutture 15
Insectaries for Pest Control 3, 6, 15 See Principal Strictures Related to Agriculture
Vermicutture' 16
up to 5,000 sq.ft.of open beds 0 0
over 5,000 sq.ft.of open beds
Wild Animals,Not Inherently Dangerous PEI ❑ ❑ 19 C9
16, 19
Inherently Dangerous Animals 16
Agricutbual ContradonV Service And ❑ C1 1:1 Yards And Buildings(15, 19)
Crop and Orchard Production (6,12) E E E E E E E E E
Packing,Storage Or Preliminary Processing E E E E E
Involving No Structures
Timber Growing And Harvesting,And
Compatible Uses
protected trees Pursuant to Articles 7 and 9
other trees E E E E E
Principal Structures Related To Agriculture
(Greenhouses,Hot Houses,Structures for
Prelim.Packing,Storage and Preservation
of Produce&Similar Structures;Cumulative
GFA Per Lot)Except Agricultural
Shade/Mist Structures*(See Sec. 8106-6.4
&8107-20) (15
Up to 1,000 sq.ft. 6) 0
Over 1,000 sq.ft.to 20,000 sq.ft. 15
Over 20,000 sq.ft.to 100,000 sq.R
Over 100,000 sq.ft 6
Wineries(Including Processing,Bottling&
St 2, 15
Up to 2,000 sq.ft.stricture 0
Over 2,000 to 20,000 sq.R stricture
Over 20,000 sq.ft structure
With public tours or tasting rooms
*There are specific regulations for this use;see Article 7.
Italicized numbers refer to amendment history at end of use matrices.
Legend.see Section 8105-1.1
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OS AE RA RE RO R1 I R2 RPD TP
Accessory Uses And Structures` 15
Accessory Structures Related to Agriculture
and Animal Husbandry/Keeping`(e.g.
Bans,Storage Buildings,Sheds;
Cumulative GFA Per Lot)(15,25)
up to 2,000 sq.ft. 15,25 A A A A A 0
over 2,000 sq.ft to 5,000 sq.ft. 15,25) Li
over 5,000 sq.R to 20,000 sq.ft.(25)
over 20,000 sq.ft.to 100,000 sq.ft 25
over 100,000 sq.ft. 5
exceeding height limits 5) 0 El
Offices' , 19,25) See Article 7
Accessory bathrooms'(See Sec.8107- Q Q Q
1.9)(25)
Agricultural Sales Facilities' 16, 19
Small facilities:up to 500 sq.ft.,meeting
standards established by Section 8107- 16 A A
6.2(25)
Meeting standards of Sections 8107-
62.1,8107-6.2.2,and 8107-6.3.4 25
Large facilities:over 500 to 2,000 sq.ft El 0
5
Large facilities:over 2,000 to 5,000 sq.ft.
5
Wholesale nurseries for propagation:with Q Q Q
sales facilities up to 500 sq.ft. 26,34
with sales facilities of over 500 to ❑ ❑
2,000 sq.ft 26,34
with sales facilities of over 2,000 to
5,000 sq.ft. 26 34
with sales of non-agricultural items
or materials not propagated on site.
(26,34)
Agricultural Shade/Mist Structures`(16, 25,
34
up to 1,000 sq.ft. 5 0 0
over 1,000 sq.ft. to 20.000 .ft 0
over 20,000 sq.ft.or 15%of lot area 0 Q ❑
whichever is greater) 5
over 15%of lot area 5
Animal Shade Structures 26
Up to 500 sq.ft. 6
Over 500 sq.ft.to 1,000 sq.ft. 26 A A
Over 1,000 sq.ft.to 10,000 sq.ft. 26 A A ET
Over 10,000 sq.R or up to 7.5%of lot Q 0 ❑ ❑
area whichever is greater)(26
Over 20,000 sq.R or up to 15%of lot
area(whichever is greater),Permeable ❑ ❑ ❑
Structures only 26)
Over 15%of lot area,Permeable ❑ ❑
Structures on 26
*There are specific regulations for this use;see Article 7.
Italicized numbers refer to amendment history at end of use matrices.
Legend.see Section 8105-1.1
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25
OS AE RA RE RO R1 R2 RPD TP
Over 7.5%of lot area,Impemreable ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Structures 6
Farmwortker Dwelling Units• 15, 25 0 0
not meeting standards.established by ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Sec.8107-26.1 3 2 5,32
Animal Caretaker Dwelling Units (26)---
26 A 0
not meeting standards established by ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Sec.8107-26.1&2 ,32
Open Storage Per Art.7 6, 15,25) E E E E E
Fuel Storage 6,25 A A A A
Underground Fuel Storage Permitted By E E E E E
Other County Agencies 25
Agricultural Promotional Uses (26)
ANIMAL KEEPING,NON-HUSBANDRY'(6,Z
15)
Domestic Animals Per Art 7 E E E E E ❑ E E
More Animals Than Are Permitted By Art 7 ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Cl ❑
15
Horses And Other Equines Per Art.7(15) E E E E E ❑ E E
More Animals Than Are Permitted By Art. 7 ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
15
Kennels/Catteries(2, 15, 19) ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Equestrian Centers(16, 19) ❑ ❑ ❑
Wild Animals,Not Inherently Dangerous(15, ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
19)
Inherently Dangerous Animals(16)
Reduced Animal Setbacks Per Table 2 A A A A A . A .
(Sec.8107-25.1)(16)
Accessory Structures See Accessory Stnx Lures Related to AgncuRure and
Animal Husbandry/Keeping;Animal Shade
Structures;Animal Caretaker DweIG Units 32
AIRFIELDS AND LANDING PADS AND STRIPS,
PRIVATE
BOARDING HOUSES AND BED-AND-
BREAKFAST INNS-(2)(35)
On Designated cultural Heritage Sites(29,
34)
CARE FACILITIES(SEE ALSO H.&S.C.AND
W.&1.C.)
Day Care Centers(19) ❑ ❑
Family Day Care Home(28) E E E E E E E E
Intermediate:Care Of 7 Or More Persons(2)
Residential: Care Of 6 Or Fewer Persons A A 0 0 A 0 0
Care Of 7 Or More Persons
*There are specific regulations for this use;see Article 7.
Italicized numbers refer to amendment history at end of use matrices.
Legend:see Section 8105-1.1
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OS AE I RA RE 1 O 111 1 R2 RPD TP
CEMETERIES•(See Sec.8107-27) (15) 10 MINIM NJ 0
Accessory Crematories,Columbaria And
Mausoletuns
CHURCHES,SYNAGOGUES AND OTHER
BUILDINGS USED FOR RELIGIOUS WORSHIP
CLUBHOUSES(NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES)
(2)
COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES'(See Sec. ❑ ❑ 11 El 0 El 0 El 0
8107-28) (15)
CULTURALIHISTORIC USES(29)
Cultural Heritage Sites with Ordinance Pursuant to Article 7 and principal or accessory uses
Deviations(29)
Historic Repository 29
Interpretive Centers 29)
DWELLINGS
Dwellings,Single-Family'(MoNeehomes- A A A 0 A A A ® A
See Sec. 8107-1.3)
Mobilehome,Continuing Nonconforming ❑ C3 11 0 El 0 0 0 El
15
Lower Income/Senior Developments Built
Pursuant To Art 16 13, 19
Dwellings,Two-Family,Or Two Single-
Family Dwellings
Lower Income/Senior Developments(Built
Pursuant To Art 16)(13, 19
Dwellings,Multi-Family
Lower Income/Senior Developments Built
Pursuant To Art 16 13, 19
Qualified Condominium Conversions
Pursuant To Art 19 14
Farmworker Housing Complex(31)
Dwellings,Accessory Structures To
Buildinp For Human Habitation: 3, 19
temporary buildings during construction• Q Q 0 Q Q Q Q 0 0
19
second dwelling unit 11, 15 33 0 0 0 A A A d
Buildings Not For Human Habitation Or
Agricultural And Animal Husbandry/Keeping
Purposes(E.G.Garage,Storage Building):
3, 15, 19,27
up to 2,000 sq.ft.GFA per lot(3,6, 19 A 0 0 A 0 A A 0 A
over 2,000 sq.ft.GFA per lot(3,6, 15, O O O O O
19
exceeding height limits of main structure 0 D El
18
*There are specific regulations for this use;see Article 7.
Italicized numbers refer to amendment history at end of use matrices.
Legend.,see Section 610S-1.1
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accessory bathrooms* (18) 0 D O A A 0 0
Other Structures 18
freestanding light fixtures per sec.8106- O O O O O O O O O
8.6
nonmotorized wheeled conveyances, 0 A A 0 A A 0 A A
within standards'(19
which exceed standards
Antennas,Ground-Mounted
Noncommercial
up to 40 ft in height 16, 19 A A A A A 0 A 0 A
above 40 ft.in height(6)
Patios,Paving And Decks Not More Than E E E E E E E E E
30"Above Finished Grade,Per Art.6 18
Play Structures,Outdoor Fumiture,
Mailboxes And Similar Strictures Exempt E E E E E E E E E
From Setback Requirements Of ArL 6 18
Swimming,wading and omamental pools E E E E E I E E E E
less that 18"depth q 18
Soil and geologic testing for water wells,
foundations,septic systems and similar E E E E E E E E E
construction 18
Dwellings,Accessory Uses To
Keeping Of Animals;Nonhusbandry
equines and other domestic animals per E E E E E ❑ E E
art.7 19
more animals than are permitted by ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ 1:1 ❑
art. 7 3, 15
pet animals in accordance with standards E E E E E E E E E
of art.7
more animals than are permitted by ❑ ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
art. 7 3, 15
wild animals as pets(sec.8107-2.3.1) Q 0 Q Q Q Q 0 Q
15
more wild animals than are ❑ El ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
matted 16
inherently dangerous animals Not permitled
arth projects• 16 ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ A
Commercial uses,minor,for project
residents See sea 8109-1.2.5 4
Garage/yard sales See definition E E E E E E E E E
Home occupations • 3 A A 0 0 A A 0 A
Open storage,per art.7`(19)(See Section E E E E E E E E E
8107-15
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Colleges and universities
Schools,elementary and secondary
(boarding and nonboarding)
ENERGY PRODUCTION FROM RENEWABLE
SOURCES(3)
*There are specific regulations for this use;see Article 7.
Italicized numbers refer to amendment history at end of use matrices.
Legend:see Section 8105-1.1
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28
OS AE RA RE I RO R1 R2 RPD TP
FENCES AND WALLS G HIGH OR LESS PER
ART.6 E E E E E E E E E
Over 6'High Per Art.s 18 A A A 0 A A 0 A A
FESTIVALS,ANIMAL SHOWS, AND SIMILAR ❑ ❑ ❑
EVENTS,TEMPORARY OUTDOOR(35)
FILMING ACTIVITIES ' (2,15)
Permanent Not permitted
Temporary ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Occasional For Current News Programs/ E E E E E E E E E
Noncommercial Personal Use
Occasional Per Sec.8107-11.1 D O D D D D
Occasional With Waivers Per Sec. 8107-11.2
Occasional,Not Meeting Standards(18) ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
FIREWOOD OPERATIONS(3,12) ❑ ❑ ❑
GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS(2)
Correctional Institutions
Fire Stations ❑ ❑ ❑
Law Enforcement Facilities ❑ ❑
Public Works Projects Not Otherwise Listed
As Uses In This Section Constructed By The E E E E E E E E E
County Or Its Contractors
GRADING(A PWA Grading Permit May Still E E E E E E E E E
App»m
Within An Overlay Zone Pursuant to Article 9
HOSPITALS
LIBRARIES
MAINTENANCE,ROUTINEIMINOR REPAIRS
TO BUILDINGS,NO STRUCTURAL E E E E E E E E E
ALTERATIONS
MINERAL RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT•(1)
Mining And Accessory Uses'(1)
Less Than 1 Year In Duration 1,22
Public Works Maintenance,Less Than 1 Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q
Year in Duration 1,22
Redamation Plan(22) Following a public hearing where a reclamation plan is required
r SMARA in co 'unction with a land use entitlement
Mining,Agricultural Site•(22) AL A
Oil And Gas Exploration And Production(7) ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
'There are sic regulations for this use;see Article 7.
Italicized numbers refer to amendment history at end of use matrices.
Legend.see Section 8105-1.1
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29
OS AE RA RE RO R1 R2 RPD TP
Drilling,Temporary Geologic(Testing Only) ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
MOBILE FOOD FACILITIES•(18) E E E E E E E E E
MOBILEHOME PARKS'
MODEL HOMESILOT SALES:2 YEARS" A 0 Q Q Q A
More Than 2 Years ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
ORGANICS PROCESSING OPERATIONS
(COMPOSTING,VERMICOMPOSTING,
CHIPPING AND GRINDING)(24)
Biosofids Composting Operations'(24)
Commercial Organics Processing Operations
'(24)
Small-Scale(up to 200 cubic yards on-site) Q ❑ Q ❑ A
• 24
Mediun Scale(over 200 cubic yards to ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
1,000 cubic yards on-site 24
Large-Scale(over 1,000 cubic yards on-site)
• 24
PIPELINESITRANSMISSION LINES, ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
ABOVEGROUND*
PUBLIC SERVICENTILITY FACILITIES(27)
Small Utility Struc km(17) E E E E E E E E E
Excluding Office And Service Yards(28)
Public Servioe/Utdity Offices And Service
Yards,V4f'tert Located On Lots Containing
The Majority Of The Agency's Facilities (28)
RECREATIONAL,SPORT AND ATHLETIC
FACILITIES
Botanic Gardens and Arboreta'(35)
Camps•(8)(35)
Campgrounds•(8)
Community Centers
For Famt Workers And Nonprofit Farm ❑
Community Organizations
Fields,athletic,without buildings,With Or ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
VWhout Night Lighting(7, 19,27)
Without Night 18,27
Geothermal Spas(7)
Goff Courses ArKVOr Driving Ranges,
Except Miniature Golf(15)
Motocross/Off-Highway Vehicle Parks '(17)
'There are specific regulations for this use;see Article 7.
Italicized numbers refer to amendment history at end of use matrices.
Legend.see Section 8105-1.1
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OS AE RA RE RO R1 R2 RPD TP
Parks(6) ❑ Q Q p p p
With Buildings
Periodic Outdoor Sporting Events(7) ❑
Recreational Vehicle Parks•
Recreation Projects,County-Initiated(5) ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Caretaker Recreational Vehicle,Accessory Q 0 Q Q Q Q Q Q
5
Retreats,Without Steeping Facilities'(8) ❑ ❑ ❑
With Sleeping Facilities 8
Shooting Ranges And Outdoor Gun Clubs(4) ■
SIGNS PER ARTICLE 10 UNLESS EXEMPT
FROM ZONING CLEARANCE PER SEC.8110.3 0 0 0 A A 0 A 0 A
(7)
SOIL AMENDMENT OPERATIONS(16) ❑ ❑ ❑
STORAGE OF BUILDING MATERIALS, Q 0 0 0 Q Q Q Q
TEMPORARY •(3)
TREES AND NATIVE VEGETATION:REMOVAL,
RELOCATION OR PRUNING(7,12)
Protected Trees,And Vegetation In Overlay
Zone* Pursuant to Articles 7 and 9
Other Trees And Vegetation E E E E E E E E E
USES AND STRUCTURES,ACCESSORY
(OTHER THAN TO AGRICULTURE,ANIMALS O A 0 A A A 0 A ❑
OR DWELLINGS)
Freestanding Light Foctures Per Sec.8106- O O O O O O O O O
a6
Organics Processing Operations•(24)
On-Site Composting Operations(not related
to normal farming activities)•24
Small-scale(up to 10 cubic yards on-site) E E E E E E E E E
4
Medium-scale(over 10 cubic yards to Q 0 Q Q Q ❑ 0
200 cubic yards on-site)' 24
Large-scale(over 200 cubic yards on- ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
site ' 4
Waste Handling,Waste Disposal and
Recycltitg Facilities(24)
HousehokVCESQG Hazardous Waste
Collection Facilities And Hazardous Waste
Collection,Treatment and Storage Facilities
24
Recyclable Househoki/CESQG Hazardous E
Waste Collection Facilities' 24
*There are specific regulations for this use;see Article 7.
Italicized numbers refer to amendment history at end of use matrices.
Legend.see Section 8105-1.1
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31
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Not meeting standards established by
Section 8107-36.3.7. 24
Soil And Geologic Testing For Water Wells
Foundations,Septic Systems And Similar E E E E E E E E E
Construction(19)
Stockpiling Of Construction Related Debris
and/or Fill Material for Non-agricultural
Operations(28)
Less Than 1,000 Cu.Yds. 28 0 0 Q
1,000 Cu.Yds Or More 28
Swimming,Wading,And Ornamental Pools E E E E E E E E E
Less Than 18"Depth Capacity(19)
Patios,Paving And Decks Not More Than E E E E E E E E E
30"Above Finished Grade,Per Art.6(18)
Play Structures,Outdoor Fumiture And
Similar Structures Exempt From Setback E E E E E E E E E
Requirements Of Art.6(18)
Open Storage Per AR 7• E E E E E E E E E
ParikinglStorage Of Large Vehicles(Per A . . . . . . . .
Requirements Of Sec. 8106-8.2.8)(16)
To A Use Requiring A PD Permit Or CUP(2) Pursuant to Article 11 Sec.8111-6.1
Dwelling,Caretaker
VETERINARY HOSPITALS FOR LARGE
MrOw� .LS
WASTE HANDLING,WASTE DISPOSAL AND
RECYCLING FACILITIES (24)
Disposal Facilities,Hazardous Waste'(24) ■
Disposal Facilities,Oiffield Waste•(24)
Disposal Facilities,Solid Waste'(24) ■
Recyclables Collection And Processing
Facilities •(24)
Recyclables Collection Centers"(24) Q Q Q Q Q Q Q
Temporary Collection Activities '(24) Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q
Waste Coiled"And Pm eestng ArtmbeS Pursuant to Sec.8107-36.3.12
To Mitigate An Emergency•(24)
Waste Processing Facilities And Transfer
Stations'(24)
WASTEWATERISEWAGE TREATMENT
FACILITIES
Individual Sewage Disposal Systems Q Q Q Q D Q
On-Site Wastewater Treatment Facilities(19)
Community Wastewater Treatment Facirdies ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
(19)
'There are specific regulations for this use;see Article 7.
Italicized numbers refer to amendment history at end of use matrices.
Legend.see Section 8105-1.1
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WATER PRODUCTION,STORAGE,
TRANSPASSION,&DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES:
(6)
4 Or Fewer Domestic Service Connections 0
(Privately Operated)
5 Or More Domestic Service Connections El D El El El ❑ 11 11 ❑
(Privately Operated)
For Agricultural Purposes(Privately A 0
Operated)
Well Drilling For Use Only On Lot Of Well E E E E E E E E E
Location
'There are specific regulations for this use;see Article 7.
Italicized numbers refer to amendment history at end of use matrices.
Legend.see Section 8105-1.1
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COMMISSIONER'S HANDBOOK
JANUARY 1, 2002
C. 1996 GUIDELINES FOR ORDERLY DEVELOPMENT
Preface:
In a cooperative effort to guide future growth and development, the cities, County and
Local Agency Formation Commission have participated in the creation of these
"Guidelines for Orderly Development." The following guidelines are a continuation of the
guidelines which were originally adopted in 1969, and maintain the theme that urban
development should be located within incorporated cities whenever or wherever
practical.
The intent of these guidelines is to clarify the relationship between the cities and the
County with respect to urban planning, serve to facilitate a better understanding
regarding development standards and fees, and identify the appropriate governmental
agency responsible for making determinations on land use requests. These guidelines
are a unique effort to encourage urban development to occur within cities, and to
enhance the regional responsibility of County government.
These guidelines facilitate the orderly planning and development of Ventura County by:
o Providing a framework for cooperative intergovernmental relations
o Allowing for urbanization in a manner that will accommodate the development
goals of the individual communities while conserving the resources of Ventura
County
o Promoting efficient and effective delivery of community services for existing and
future residents
o Identifying in a manner understandable to the general public the planning and
service responsibilities of local governments providing urban services within
Ventura County
General Policies:
1. Urban development should occur, whenever and wherever practical, within
incorporated cities which exist to provide a full range of municipal services
and are responsible for urban land use planning.
2. The cities and the County should strive to produce general plans, ordinances
and policies which will fulfill these guidelines.
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JANUARY 1,2002
Policies Within Spheres of Influence:
The following policies shall apply within City Spheres of Influence (Spheres of Influence
are created by LAFCO, as required by State law, to identify the probable boundaries of
cities and special districts, realizing that spheres may be amended from time to time as
conditions warrant):
3. Applicants for land use permits or entitlements for urban uses shall be
encouraged to apply to the City to achieve their development goals and
discouraged from applying to the County.
4. The City is primarily responsible for local land use planning and for providing
municipal services.
5. Prior to being developed for urban purposes or to receiving municipal services,
land should be annexed to the City.
6. Annexation to the City is preferable to the formation of new or expansion of
existing County service areas.
7. Land uses which are allowed by the County without annexation should be equal
to or more restrictive than land uses allowed by the City.
8. Development standards and capital improvement requirements imposed by the
County for new or expanding developments should not be less than those that
would be imposed by the City.
Policies Within Areas of Interest Where a City Exists:
The following policies apply within Areas of Interest where a City exists, but outside the
City's Sphere of Influence (Areas of Interest are created by LAFCO to identify logical
areas of common interest within which there will be no more than one City):
9. Applications for discretionary land use permits or entitlements shall be referred
to the City for review and comment. The County shall respond to all comments
received from the City.
10. The County is primarily responsible for local land use planning, consistent with
the general land use goals and objectives of the City.
11. Urban development should be allowed only within Existing Communities as
designated on the County General Plan.
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JANUARY 1,2002
12. Existing Communities as designated on the County General Plan should
financially support County-administered urban services which are comparable
to those urban services provided by Cities.
Policies Within Areas of Interest Where No Cities Exist:
13. The County is responsible for local land use planning and for providing
municipal services.
14. Urban development should only be allowed in Unincorporated Urban Centers or
Existing Communities as designated in the County General Plan.
15. Urban development in Unincorporated Urban Centers should only be allowed
when an Area Plan has been adopted by the County, to ensure that the
proposed development is consistent with the intent of the Guidelines.
DeFnitions for Implementing Guidelines for Orderly Development:
"Urban Development' '
Development shall be considered urban if it meets any of the following criteria:
o It would require the establishment of new community sewer systems or the
significant expansion of existing community sewer systems;
o It would result in the creation of residential lots less than two (2) acres in area; or
o It would result in the establishment of commercial or industrial uses which are
neither agriculturally-related nor related to the production of mineral resources.
"Existing Community":
Existing Community is a land use designation of the County General Plan which
identifies existing urban residential, commercial, or industrial enclaves located outside
Urban designated areas (i.e., cities or Unincorporated Urban Centers). An Existing
Community may include uses, densities, building intensities, and zoning designations
which are normally limited to Urban designated areas but do not qualify as
Unincorporated Urban Centers. This designation has been established to recognize
existing land uses in unincorporated areas which have been developed with urban
building intensities and urban land uses; to contain these enclaves within specific areas
so as to prevent further expansion; and to limit the building intensity and land use to
previously established levels.
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"Unincorporated Urban Center":
Unincorporated Urban Center is a term of the County General Plan which refers to an
existing or planned urban community which is located in an Area of Interest where no
city exists. The Unincorporated Urban Center represents the focal center for community
and planning activities within the Area of Interest, and may be a candidate for future
incorporation.
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STAFF REPORT It�1r1 S
Meeting Date: April 18, 2007
TO: LAFCO Commissioners _
FROM: Everett Millais, Executive Officer
SUBJECT: Sphere of Influence Review and Update
City of Camarillo
City of Moorpark
City of Simi Valley
City of Thousand Oaks
A Adopt the attached resolution making determinations and updating the sphere of
influence for the City of Camarillo.
B. Adopt the attached resolution making determinations and updating the sphere of
influence for the City of Moorpark.
C. Adopt the attached resolution making determinations and updating the sphere of
influence for the City of Simi Valley.
D. Adopt the attached resolution making determinations and updating the sphere of
influence for the City of Thousand Oaks.
DISCUSSION:
For each city and special district LAFCO must determine and adopt a sphere of
influence. A sphere of influence is defined as 0...a plan for the probable physical
boundaries and service area of a local agency, as determined by the commission.'
(Government Code§56077)Notwithstanding this definition, LAFCOs are now required
COMMISSIONERS AND STAFF
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to '...review and update, as necessary, the adopted sphere not less than once every
five years.' (CA Government Code§56425(f))
In order to prepare and update spheres of influence LAFCO must first conduct
municipal service reviews (MSR or MSRs). On March 21, LAFCO accepted the
municipal service review for nine cities in Ventura County, including the cities of
Camarillo, Moorpark, Simi Valley and Thousand Oaks. The recommendations now
being made relate to the mandate to, as necessary, review and update the spheres of
influence for the cities of Camarillo, Moorpark, Simi Valley and Thousand Oaks.
The recommendations relating to sphere of influence updates for the cities are based on
the following five considerations:
1. The spheres of influence for the cities in the County have not been
canprehensively reviewed in over 20 years.When sphere of influence maps
were originally prepared large scale base maps were used and the sphere lines
were often drawn with felt--bpp markers. In other words the mapping of sphere of
influence lines was not precise. When the original mapping occurred spheres of
influence were not intended to be used for definitive land use regulations such as
what has subsequently occurred with SOAR and related ordinarces.
In 2002, as LAFCO embarked on the MSR and sphere update process, all of the
sphere maps were transferred to geographic information system (GIS)data that
enables precise mapping.As this occurred a number of minor discrepancies
between city boundary lines, assessor parcel fines and spheres of influence have
been found and are now proposed to be oomected. Further, however, there are
areas where spheres do not match city boundaries or parcel lines and were
approximated based on natural des such as ridge Ones, flood plains, etc.
These mapping iroxmracies have been further compounded as the various
SOAR ordinances generally reference the ply mapped spheres of influence.
As a result, CURB Ines for those cities with CURBs, including the dries of
Camarillo, Moorpark, Simi Valley and Thousand Oaks, are often poorly defined
and mapped. Whenever practical an attempt has been made to utilize GIS to
refine and correct obvious mapping errors and to minimize the instances where
sphere lines are not defined. There are still instances, however,where the
sphere of influence does not follow city boundaries and/or parcel Ones. Precisely
mapping these areas will depend on future assessment mapping, usually based
on survey worts necessary for land divisions and subdivisions. The mapping and
decisions about SOAR areas and/or CURB boundaries are the responsibility of
the individual cities.
2. The Ventura LAFCO has adopted a rxmrber of policies relating to sphere of
irdkwnce These policies we Wined in the Commissioner's Handbook and are
Staff Report-Sphere of k*-w ce Update
Cities of Camarillo, Moorpark, Simi Valley and Thousand Oaks
April % 2007
Page 2 of 10
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reiterated in Attachment 1. In particular, there was focus on the polices relating to
having sphere of influence lines coincide with city boundaries, lines of
assessment(parcel lines), SOAR and CURB areas, and defined natural features
if they can be precisely mapped.
3. As a part of the sphere of influence update process, if a City is currently providing
basic services outside the existing sphere of influence the recommendations
include adding these areas into the sphere as much as feasible given other
constrains. Since 1994 cities and special dsMcts may rat provide services
outside their boundaries, unless the area served is within their sphere of
influence. The ability to provide services outside the sphere of influence is now
extremely limited and, as a result, spheres of influence have even more meaning
relating to service provision. Prior to 1994, however, many dies extended
infrastructure and agreed to serve areas without regard to their sphere of
influence. In some cases services were eodended after 1994 due to ignorance of
the law, but cenru t now be disconnected.
4. Sphere of influence updates are considered as'projects' under CEQA and
LAFCO is the lead agency for these projects. For the sphere update process, if
sphere of influence changes could be determined to be generally or categorically
exempt, or if a simple negative declaration could be prepared without any
detailed envir+axnental analysis, the change is being recommended. However, in
instances where sphere of influence changes would require detailed or
substantial analysis to comply with CEQA, possibly includ+ng mWQMGd negative
declarations or EIRs, then such changes are not being recommended. In such
instances it is more proper, including both the cost and usefulness of the
analysis,to allow a city to be the CEQA lead agency for major sphere changes in
conjunction with future sphere amendment and annexation applications that also
include land use entideements(e.g. pre-zoning).
5. LAFCO staff met with the staff of each city to review the existing sphere of
influence, discuss granges and solicit input.The four points noted above were
the basis fbr as changes discussed, but in some instances some of these points
conflicted. For example, if arming the sphere with a qty's CURB would trigger
substantial envirorxr�ental analysis by LAFCO, such a change is not being
recommended. Based on these reviews, LAFCO staff believes each of the four
cities are in ocx xxx,a n m with the raw being made.
Sphere of wftx nce updates must occur at noticed public hearings.Accordingly, proper
notice has been made as required by law. In addition, the Commission must by law
consider and prepare a written statement of its determinations with respect to four
factors. Each of these factors and further details applicable to each city are discussed in
the following sections.
Staff Report-Sphere of Influence Update
Cities of Camarillo, Moorpark, Simi Valley and Thousand Oaks
April 18,2007
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City of Simi Vollov
The City of Simi Valley sphere of influence generally follows the existing City boundary,
but also includes some anus outside the current City boundary that are included in the
City's General Plan. For some of these areas the sphere of kdkwioe does not follow
property or parcel fines. Compounding some of these discrepancies is the fact that the
City's CURB,established well of w the existing sphere of influence,does not always
follow either the existing City boundary or the existing sphere of influence. The City's
CURB also meanders across property and parcel lines. In areas where the existing
sphere of influence and/or the CURB do not follow property or parcel lines detailed
survey work will be required in order two predeely map both the sphere of Influence and
the CURB. Due to the need for detailed survey work,the sizes of many of the affected
parcels.and the City's desire to not reduce its sphere so that It is in a better position to
comment on any development proposals filed with the County, no sphere of influence
changes are being recommended to coned what vhq continue to be mapping issues
affecting several large properties.At such time as development may be proposed for
the affected properties,the City will be the bad agency and detailed surrey work will be
required,possibly itcludmg actions by both the city and the County to allow for the
subdivision of land.As this occurs, and via sphere of influence amendment applications
by the City,the sphere of influence can be precisely mapped and corrected by LAFCO.
Staff Report-Sphere of Influence Update
Cities of Camarillo, Moorpark, Simi Valley and Thousand Oaks
April 18, 2007
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As a part of the sphere of influence update for the City of Simi Valley,the Reagan
Library property and seven adjoining properties are being recommended to be included
in the sphere.The reason is that the City is currently providing services to the Library
and to the adjoining developed parcels and is the only potential service provider for the
three panels that are undeveloped(two of which have road access and graded pads for
i homes).The City provides sewer service to this area directly, provides water service via
Waterworks District No. 8,a dependent district governed by the City of Simi Valley City
Council,and,via agreement with the County, provides police services for events at the
Library. In addition, Presidential Drive,the sole access to the Library and the sox
adjoining residential lots, is maintained by the City, even though it Is partially outside the
City boundary. Detailed information about each parcel affected is shown in the following
table:
Parcel No. Owner size use
500-0400-W5 Ca Coastal Financial Fundng 67.889 open spew
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500.0400-365 Fax o Presidential 99.980 Presidential Llbrary
500-0400-575 Alxnad&Kristine J Ibrahim 10.00 Skole WIly residence
500-0400-M Catherine M.Clernwrit 10.55 residence
5004)400555 Presidential Estates Verrtiue 10.00 UndeveloW
LLC ft"KW Pam
6004400-545 Satya N. b Sud*m Sates Tnist 10.00 Sirgile fornly residence
500-0400535 Curtis Zubrin Trust 10.00 VndevebW
(gmded pad)
500-0400-525 Karen S.Fkwwwy Trust 10.55 Skyb farm residence
' While these properties should be in the city's sphere of influence due to where and how
services are provided, and while the City may ultimately want to annex the Library and
the acgming parcels, it should be noted that this entire area is also in the Tierra Rejada
Greenbelt.This Greenbelt is a result of a joint resolution adopted in 1984 by the County
of Ventura and the cities of Simi Valley. Moorpark and Thousand Oaks(Attachment 2).
The Greenbelt resolution was predicated on the fad that the area in the Greenbelt was
all outside the sphere of irdkwm of any city and was dlfrm t to serve with water,sewer
and other municipal services. Even though LAFCO was not a fomral party to the
Greenbelt Agreement the resolution specifies that areas within Waterworks District No.
8 (a dependent district of the County in,1984)that might be served dxxAd result in a
change in the sphere of influence for the City of Simi Valley. provided the area is also
covered in the City of Simi Valley's General Plan.
Ckmriy, circumstances have changed since 1984. The development of the Reagan
Library and the adjoining lots and the extension of services by Waterworks District No.
Staff Report-Sphere of Influence Update
Cities of Camarillo, Moorpark, Simi Valley and Thousand Oaks
April 18, 2007
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8, now controlled by the City of Simi Valley, and the provision of other services by the
City, are cause for changing the sphere of influence and for a future revision of the
Greenbelt Agreement.This is further bolstered by the fad that this area is now also
included in the City of Simi Valley General Plan,with all the parcels designated `Open
Space."
An action by LAFCO to include this area in the Citys sphere of influence will not change
any of the services now provided or the zoning.The area will remain subject to the
County's General Plan and zoning until annexation may occur. However,the sphere
update should trigger a review and amendment of the Greenbelt Agreement by all
parties, as originally 0011tsempta6ed,and should lead to the annexation of the area into
the City of Simi Valley. It should be noted,though,that cunt LAFCO policies require
the Greenbelt Agreement be amended fast before the annexation of any area in a
Greenbelt.
In addition to including the Reagan Library area in the Citys sphere,the update also
includes a number of minor mapping changes to align the sphere with the City boundary
and/or parcel lines wherever it was apparent they were intended to match.
For California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA)purposes,the City of Simi Valley's
sphere of influence update is exempt from CEQA under Section 15061(b)(3)of the
CEQA Guidelines.This is the ageneral nee"exemption, meaning that it can be seen with
certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant
effect on the environment.The recorxnended sphere of influence accounts for areas
already being served by the City.but is otherwise basically the same as the existing
sphere of influence.The area being added to the sphere is designated open space in
the County General Plan and is also designated open space in the City's General Plan,
and the Citys General Plan for open space is more restrictive than the Countys. Thus,
no land use changes wig result from this update.The sphere update should result in a
revision to the Tierra Rejada Greenbelt Agreement,this Agreement is solely a
statement of local policy that does not control land use,and provides for a sphere of
influence change based on a change to services and the Citys General Plan.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 56425(e)it is recommended that the
Commission consider and adopt written statements of its determinations with respect to
each of the full rMM:
(1) The present and planned land uses in the area, including egricuttur d and
oipen-spade/ends. —The sphere of kAmw oe update for the City of Simi
Valley accounts for areas already being served by the City,but is otherwise
basically the same as the existing sphere of influence.The area being added
to the sphere is designated open space in the County General Plan and is
also designated open space in the Citys General Plan, and the Citys General
Staff Report-Sphere of Influence Update
Cities of Camarillo, Moorpark, Simi Valley and Thousand Oaks
April 18, 2007
Page 8 of 10
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Plan for open space is more restrictive than the County's. Thus, no land use
changes will result from this update.
(2) The present and probable need for pubk facilities and services in the area —
To the extent that two of the residential lots in the area to being added to the
sphere of influence do not now have connections to facilities controlled by the
City, such service connections wig be required prior to development. No other
changes in public facilities or services provided by the City will result from this
sphere of kfluenoe update.
(3) The Present capacity of Public facioes and adequacy of pubic swvicaes that
Me agency provides or is authorized to provide.—The sphere of influence
update will not affect the present capacity of public facilities or the adequacy
of the services provided by the City of Simi Valley.
(4) The existence of any social or economic community of interest in the area if
the com mk;sion detem*m that they are relevant to the agency.-The sphere
of influence update will not affect the social or economic conwnunity of
interest in the area.
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April 17, 2007
Mr. Everett Millais, Executive Officer
Ventura County LAFCo
800 S. Victoria Avenue
Ventura, CA 93009-1850
Re: April; 18, 2007 Agenda Item 9C
City of Simi Valley Sphere of Influence Update
Dear Everett,
On behalf of the City of Moorpark, I am requesting that the Commission not amend the
Sphere of Influence for the City of Simi Valley at this time to include the Ronald Reagan
Presidential Library and adjacent properties. These properties are restricted from
annexation by the Tierra Rejada Greenbelt Agreement, adopted by the Cities of
Moorpark, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks, and the County of Ventura. Inclusion in the
Sphere of Influence is the first step toward annexation.
The City of Moorpark is concerned about the process whereby the Sphere of Influence
amendment is being considered prior to a successful amendment of the Greenbelt
Agreement. We request that any change to the Sphere of Influence involving land
within the Tierra Rejada Greenbelt not be approved unless the Greenbelt Agreement is
first amended to address such property. Please let me know if you have any questions
on this matter.
Sincerely,
;Barry K. Hoga
Community Development Director
C: Honorable City Council
Honorable Planning Commission
Steven Kueny, City Manager
File
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PATRICK HUNTER KEITH F.MILLHOUSE ROSEANN MIKOS MARK VAN DAM JANICE PARVIN
Minutes of the City Council
Moorpark, California Page 6 June 6, 2007
In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt stated there were no
speakers.
MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved and Councilmember Parvin seconded a motion
to set and advertise public hearings before the Planning Commission on June 26,
2007 and City Council on July 18, 2007, for consideration of the development
agreement, concurrent with other related entitlements. The motion carried by
voice vote 4-0, Councilmember Millhouse absent.
C. Consider Tierra Rejada Greenbelt and Proposed Sphere of Influence
Update for City of Simi Valley. Staff Recommendation: 1) Prepare a letter
to the Ventura County LAFCO indicating the City of Moorpark is not
opposed to the inclusion of the subject property in Simi Valley's Sphere of
Influence; and 2) Work with staff from the cities of Simi Valley, Thousand
Oaks, and the County to discuss potential changes to the Tierra Rejada
Greenbelt Agreement for consideration by affected City Councils and
Board of Supervisors.
Mr. Hogan gave the staff report.
A discussion followed among the Councilmembers and staff regarding
changing the semantics of the letter to show "support of", rather than "not
in opposition" to, the inclusion of the subject property in Simi Valley's
Sphere of Influence; requesting a list of allowable uses for Green Belt and
other open spaces in the County; consideration of future discussions to
consider a possible conservation easement for the Green Belt to protect
open space and wildlife linkage crossings; and the possibility of requesting
a moratorium on any more changes in the Greenbelt area until all issues
are resolved.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt stated there were no
speakers.
MOTION: Councilmember Parvin moved and Councilmember Mikos seconded a
motion to: 1) Prepare a letter to the Ventura County LAFCO indicating the City of
Moorpark is in support of the inclusion of the subject property in Simi Valley's
Sphere of Influence; and 2) Work with staff from the cities of Simi Valley,
Thousand Oaks, and the County to discuss potential changes to the Tierra
Rejada Greenbelt Agreement including, but not limited to, wildlife corridors and
appropriate land uses, by affected City Councils and Board of Supervisors. The
motion carried by voice vote 4-0, Councilmember Millhouse absent.
D. Consider the Second Supplement to the Moorpark College Master Plan
Draft Environmental Impact Report. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff
to send a comment letter to the Ventura County Community College
District.
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MINUTES OF THE EAST COUNTY CITIES JOINT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF MOORPARK • CITY OF SIMI VALLEY • CITY OF THOUSAND OAKS
October 10, 2007
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
Presidential Learning Center
40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley, California
AGENDA
ITEM
I. CALL TO ORDER: 7:11 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by City of Simi Valley Mayor Miller
11. ROLL CALL:
A. City Council of Present: Mayor Paul Miller, Mayor Pro Tern Steven T. Sojka,
Simi Valley Council Members Barbra Williamson, Glen T. Becerra, and
Michelle S. Foster.
Absent: None
Staff: Mike Sedell, City Manager; David Hirsch, City
Attorney; and Al Boughey, Director of Environmental Services
B. City Council of Present: Mayor Patrick Hunter, Mayor Pro Tern Keith F.
Moorpark Millhouse, Council Members Roseann Mikos, Ph.D., Janice S.
Parvin, and Mark Van Dam.
Absent: None
Staff: Steve Kueny, City Manager; Joseph Monies, City
Attorney; and Barry Hogan, Deputy City Manager/Community
Development
C. City Council of Present: Mayor Andrew P. Fox, Mayor Pro Tem Jacqui V.
Thousand Oaks Irwin, Council Members Dennis C. Gillette, Claudia Bill-de la
Pena and Thomas P. Glancy.
Absent: None
Staff: Scott Mitnick, City Manager; Amy Albano, City
Attorney; and John Prescott, Community Development Director
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AGENDA
ITEM
III. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Mayor Miller introduced Ventura County Supervisors Linda Parks and Peter Foy who
were in attendance. He stated that Dawn Mortara and Ed Krasner had submitted
speaker cards in support of the Tierra Rejada Valley Greenbelt, but did not wish to
speak.
I. Barbara Kerkhoff, Somis, CA, commended the City Councils for coordinating this
meeting and their dedication to the Tierra Rejada Valley Greenbelt. She requested
action be taken to strengthen the Greenbelt, and that the City of Moorpark initiate
a formal agreement with the County of Ventura for a Las Posas Valley Greenbelt,
and distributed handouts for the City Council Members (Exhibit A).
2. John F. Kerkhoff, Somis, CA, stated the strongest regulations should be enacted to
protect open space and agriculture.
Mayor Miller requested that Simi Valley City Manager Sedell give a brief overview of
the purpose of this meeting. City Manager Sedell stated that the goal of the meeting
was to provide a learning process so when individual Councils discuss the Ronald
Reagan Presidential Library and the Tierra Rejada Valley Greenbelt, all cities would
have the same background information.
IV. PRESENTATION ON RONALD REAGAN PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY
Kirby Hansen, Special Project Consultant, the Ronald Reagan Presidential
Foundation, reported on the educational opportunities that the Ronald Reagan
Presidential Library offers.
Ms. Hansen stated that the Annenberg Foundation granted the Library 10 million
dollars to create the Walter and Leonore Annenberg Presidential Learning Center to
promote civic responsibility through civility and respect in politics and government.
The program will teach students from K - 12 through college on the importance of
participating in the democratic process and working together.
Ms. Hansen informed the audience of upcoming events being held at the Library,
including lectures, exhibits, holiday programs, an upcoming Republican Presidential
Debate, and plans being formulated to celebrate Ronald Reagan's Centennial birthday
in February 2011.
Mayor Miller thanked Ms. Hansen for the presentation, and the report was received
and filed.
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AGENDA
ITEM
V. PRESENTATION ON TIERRA REJADA VALLEY GREENBELT
Chris Stephens, Director, Ventura County Resource Management Agency, gave a
PowerPoint Presentation on the Tierra Rejada Valley Greenbelt's status and current
activities (Exhibit B). He discussed adoption, boundaries, and purpose, and stated that
the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) endorsed the Greenbelt
Agreement.
Mr. Stephens reviewed the permitted land uses for open space and agricultural zoning
designations in the County. Further, he discussed the proposed annexation of the
Presidential Library and adjacent parcels to the City of Simi Valley. He stated the
tasks needed to be accomplished by the City of Simi Valley prior to LAFCO's
approval of the annexation.
Mayor Miller requested questions from the City Council Members. Discussion ensued
regarding: details of the prior approved County advisory Measure A; permitted uses
and facilities in the Greenbelt; the County code enforcement process; the compatibility
of the illumination approved for the driving range project with the concept of open
space and protection of wildlife corridors, and the term of that project's conditional
use permit; the County's position on a letter from the City of Moorpark requesting the
County consider adopting a more restrictive open space land use designation and
zoning within the Greenbelt; other projects that are anticipated to come forward in the
Greenbelt; the notification and comment process for discretionary permits; the need
for better communication between cities on sphere amendment and annexation
proposals; if a Countywide vote of the people is required to amend the County SOAR
ordinance; whether the County has a ridgeline protection ordinance; the suggestion
that the Cities consider annexing the Greenbelt to better control development;
disappointment with County control of the Greenbelt area; the process to be followed
to work with the County on strengthening the Greenbelt; the difference between the
Santa Paula and the Tierra Rejada Valley Greenbelt agreements, and the recent
implementation of fines and a priority system for the County code enforcement
program.
City Manager Sedell reviewed the annexation process for the Presidential Library and
adjacent properties. He mentioned that LAFCO recommended and approved a Sphere
of Influence change, and the Simi Valley City Council supported proceeding with an
annexation process. He reported the process would include: outreach to the property
owners; a Greenbelt Agreement amendment among the Cities; environmental review
and application filed with a pre-zoning map; review from both the Simi Valley
Planning Commission and City Council; an application to be filed with LAFCO; a
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AGENDA
ITEM
public review process; a vote of the property owners in the annexed area; and filing
with the State Board of Equalization. City Manager Sedell stated that the open space
zoning for the annexation area would be retained.
There being no further questions, the report was received and filed.
Vl. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Miller ed the meeting at 8:28 p.m. There
being n bjections, t meeting was adjourned through
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Andrew P. Fox, Mayor of Mcity of
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TIERRA REJADA GREENBELT
Status and Current Activities
Presentation to the
East County Cities Joint Council Meeting
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
October 10, 2007
TIERRA REJADA GREENBELT
* Initially Adopted in 1982.
# Current Resolution Adopted in 1984.
* Boundaries of the Greenbelt Area
have remained constant since 1984.
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TIERRA REJADA GREENBELT
The Purpose:
Retain the Greenbelt Area "in
agricultural and other open space
uses for the overall best interests of
the cities, the County and the State."
TIERRA REJADA GREENBELT
The Basic Agreement:
Establishment of "a policy of non-
annexation and retention of open
space uses for the properties in the
Tierra Rejada Valley."
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TIERRA REJA®A GREENBELT
Further Action :
A request that the Local Agency
Formation Commission "endorse the
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TIERRA REJADA GREENBELT
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ITEM 9,R,
MOORPARK CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA REPORT
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: David A. Bobardt, Planning Director
DATE: August 18, 2009 (CC Meeting of 9/2/2/009)
SUBJECT: Consider Resolution Approving an Amendment to the Tierra Rejada
Greenbelt Agreement by Removing 228.96 Acres from the Greenbelt,
Including the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, on the Request of
the City of Simi Valley
BACKGROUND
On July 3, 2009, the Community Development Department received a request from the
City of Simi Valley to amend the Tierra Rejada Greenbelt Agreement by removing
228.96 acres in the City of Simi Valley's Sphere of Influence from the greenbelt,
including the 99.98 acre Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and seven other
properties. No other property in the Tierra Rejada Greenbelt is in Simi Valley's Sphere
of Influence or Area of Interest. Exhibits showing the area proposed for removal from
the greenbelt are included with the attached draft Resolution. The request has been
made to allow the jCity of Simi Valley to annex this property. An amendment to the
Tierra Rejada Greenbelt Agreement is required before the Ventura County Local
Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) would consider the annexation; it requires
approval by the Cities of Moorpark, Simi Valley, and Thousand Oaks, as well as the
County of Ventura.
DISCUSSION
The Tierra Rejada Greenbelt Agreement, as adopted in 1984 by the Cities of Moorpark,
Simi Valley, and Thousand Oaks and the County of Ventura calls for a policy of non-
annexation and retention of open space uses in a defined area of approximately 2,650
acres between the three cities. The area proposed for removal by the City of Simi Valley
includes the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, four homes on ten-acre lots, two
vacant graded ten-acre lots and one 67.88 acre undeveloped lot. This area currently
deceives water and sewer service from Sirni Valley. Proposed annexation of this
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property by Simi Valley was presented to the Councils of the three cities at a ioint
meeting on October 10, 2007 as an information item.
Simi Valley staff is proposing Open Space (OS) pre-zoning for the property, similar to
current zoning under the County, with 10-acre minimum lot sizes for the six residential
lots and 40-acre minimum lot sizes for the library and adjacent 67.88 acre undeveloped,
lot. Pre-zoning sets the zoning that would take effect upon annexation. This zoning
would preclude further subdivision of all land except the library site, which is not likely to
be subdivided in the future. On August 5, 2009, the Simi Valley Planning Commission
recommended to their City Council approval of the pre-zoning and application request
for annexation. A Negative Declaration was prepared for the pre-zoning and annexation
by Simi Valley staff.
Removal of the area from the Tierra Rejada Greenbelt would not result in a change in
land use or land use regulations on the property and it would not affect the integrity of
the rest of the Tierra Rejada Greenbelt. The remainder of the greenbelt would be
entirely within Moorpark's Area of Interest, giving Moorpark notice and opportunity to
consult with the County on all discretionary development proposed in the greenbelt
area.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The proposed removal of the property from the Tie;ra Rejada Greenbelt would not result
in any physical change to the environment as the land uses and land use regulations for
the property would not be affected. The City of Simi Valley is currently providing water
and sewer service to the properties and this would not change. Therefore, this action is
exempt from environmental review under the general rule that the California
Environmental Quality Act does not apply to projects where it can be seen with certainty
that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on
the environment.
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Resolution No. 2009- approving an amendment to the boundary of the
Tierra Rejada Greenbelt.
ATTACHMENT:
Resolution No. 2009-
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RESOLUTION NO. 2009-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN
AMENDMENT TO THE TIERRA REJADA GREENBELT
AGREEMENT BY REMOVING 228.96 ACRES FROM THE
GREENBELT, INCLUDING THE RONALD REAGAN
PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY, ON THE REQUEST OF THE
CITY OF SIMI VALLEY
WHEREAS, a greenbelt can be defined as an area consisting of prime
agricultural or other open space land, as defined in Section 35046 and 65560 of the
Government Code, which is preserved in agricultural or other open space uses,
WHEREAS, the cities of Moorpark, Thousand Oaks, and Simi Valley and the
:county of Ventura have adopted a joint resolution which has established a greenbelt
}within the Tierra Rejada Valley for agricultural and open space uses and that area is
excluded from all City spheres of influence;
WHEREAS, the greenbelt established for the Tierra Rejada Valley is generally
described as the area lying in the Tierra Rejada Valley west of the City of Simi Valley,
north of the City of Thousand Oaks, and south of the City of Moorpark, and within the
County of Ventura as shown on Exhibit A;
WHEREAS, the Simi Valley City Council intends to request approval from the
Local Agency Formation Commission of Ventura County to annex territory within the
greenbelt for the purpose of providing urban services to the Ronald Reagan Presidential
Library and adjoining properties as shown on Exhibit B;
WHEREAS, the policies of the Local Agency Formation Commission of Ventura
County do not allow for approval of an annexation proposal from a city that is in conflict
with any greenbelt agreement except under exceptional circumstances and encourages
that greenbelt agreements be amended by all parties involved prior to the filing of any
proposal that may be in conflict with agreement; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds and determines that the amendment to the
Tierra Rejada Valley Greenbelt will not result in a change of land use for the subject
site; and
WHEREAS, the City Council concurs with the Planning Director's determination
that this project is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality
Acct by the general rule that CEQA only applies to projects that may have a significant
effect on the environment.
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Resolution No. 2009-
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NOW, THEREFORE, THE CIP( COUNCIL OF THE CM,, OF MOORPARK.
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOVNIS:
SECTION 1. The City Council finds that the amendment to the Tierra Rejada
Valley Greenbelt map as shown on Exhibit B will not result in a change of land use for
the subject site as described in the proposed Simi Valley Zone Change Z-S-643. Simi
Valley Zone Change Z-S-643 is proposed to pre-zone the subject parcels so that the
zoning designation, density, and lot sizes will remain the same as under the current
zoning designations of the County of Ventura. The pre-zone designations are depicted
on Exhibit C.
SECTION 2. The City Council finds that the amendment to the Tierra Rejada
Valley Greenbelt as shown on Exhibit B reflects the revised boundary of the Tierra
Rejada Valley Greenbelt.
SECTION 3. The City requests that the Local Agency Formation Commission
endorse the Greenbelt as shown on Exhibit B and to continue to act in a manner
consistent with the preservation of the aforementioned lands for agricultural and other
open space purposes.
SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of the resolution and
shall cause a certified resolution to be filed in the book of original resolutions.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of September, 2008.
Janice S. Parvin, Mayor
ATTEST:
Deborah S. Traffenstedt, City Clerk
Exhibit A: Tierra Rejada Greenbelt (Existing)
Exhibit B: Tierra Rejada Greenbelt (Amended)
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September 14, 2009
Mike Sedell, City Manager
City of Simi Valley
2929 Tapo Canyon Road
Simi Valley, CA 93065
Re: Amendment to Tierra Rejada Greenbelt Agreement
Dear Mr. Sedell:
As recently discussed, the Moorpark City Council on September 2, 2009 considered and
continued the referenced matter. The Council's specific action is as follows:
The item is continued off calendar; directed staff to schedule a future
agenda item for Council discussion of the Tierra Rejada Greenbelt
Agreement; directed staff to contact the cities of Simi Valley and
Thousand Oaks to request they agendize the Greenbelt for discussion;
and directed staff to then set up a joint meeting with the three cities to
discuss strengthening the Greenbelt Agreement.
During its September 2, 2009 discussion, some members expressed concern about the
lack of progress on potential amendments to strengthen the Greenbelt Agreement since the
three city councils met on October 2007.
Please let me know if further clarification is needed on the Moorpark City Council's
September 2, 2009 action.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Steven Kueny
City Manager
c: Honorable City Council
David Bobardt, Planning Director
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September 14, 2009
Scott Mitnick, City Manager
City of Thousand Oaks
2100 East Thousand Oaks Boulevard
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
Re- Amendment to Tierra Rejada Greenbelt Agreement
Dear Mr. Mitnick:
As recently discussed, the Moorpark City Council on September 2, 2009 considered and
continued the referenced matter. The Council's specific action is as follows:
The item is continued off calendar; directed staff to schedule a future
agenda item for Council discussion of the Tierra Rejada Greenbelt
Agreement; directed staff to contact the cities of Simi Valley and
Thousand Oaks to request they agendize the Greenbelt for discussion-,
and directed staff to then set up a joint meeting with the three cities to
discuss strengthening the Greenbelt Agreement.
During its September 2, 2009 discussion, some members expressed concern about the
lack of progress on potential amendments to strengthen the Greenbelt Agreement since the
three city councils met on October 2007.
Please let me know if further clarification is needed on the Moorpark City Council's
September 2, 2009 action.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Steven Kueny
City Manager
c: Honorable City Council
David Bobardt, Planning Director
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JANICE S PARVIN MARK VAN DAM ROSEANN MIKOS KEITH F MILLHOUSE navin Psi i nC'K
(_'ITY OF SIMI VALLEY
September 23, 2009
Mr. Steve Kueny, City Manager
City of Moorpark
799 Moorpark Ave.
Moorpark, CA 93021
Dear Steve:
Subsequent to receipt of your letter of September 14, and our phone conversation with Scott
Mitnick, I discussed with our Mayor the Moorpark City Council's concern regarding the Simi
Valley sphere of influence detachment from the Tierra Rejada Greenbelt. While Our City
Council recognizes the concerns of some of your Council Members over the protection of the
Greenbelt area, our City Council believes that they have provided every assurance possible that
all of the territory being detached will have (once annexed into Simi Valley) as much, if not
greater, legal protection than if it remained as a part of the existing Greenbelt in the County.
Our City Council has been discussinp, this atmexation ibl' Ovel, two years and our Council
Members were under the clear impression that both the Thousand Oaks and Moorpark City
Councils had been satisfied through previous discussions that there is absolutely no intention to
change any existing land uses in the annexed (detachment) area. This was further highlighted
this past week in the City Council's discussion and action when they unanimously approved the
annexation application and pre-zoned the area to exactly duplicate the County zoning.
While I do not need to restate all of what has been communicated in the past, this proposed
annexation is solely intended to reflect logical Jurisdictional boundaries (according to LAFCO
guidelines), and to embrace the vast majority of services to the area that are already being
provided by our City (i.e. sewel, water, 1i'aflh_:, and enieigeiiicy police services). It is also
our Sphere of Influence, a recent LAFCO action that all of our City Councils were aware of,
which was recognized at the time as a precursor to annexation.
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In recognition of your Council's concern, we would suggest that the three City Managers get
together within the next two weeks with our respective Mayors to discuss any concerns that
may still exist regarding this annexation/detachment. We would also respectfully request that
your City Council place this back on your agenda at your earliest convenience after our
Mayors meet, in order that LAFCO may consider the item at their November meeting (which
is their last meeting this year).
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September 23, 2009
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1 am hopeful that this proposal will serve to resolve any remaining concerns that Members of
your City Council may have, and that we can continue the great relationships that our East
County Cities have developed over the past decade. Thank you in advance for an expeditious
consideration of this request.
Sincerely,
Mike Sedell
City Manager
cc: City Council
City Attorney
City of Thousand Oaks
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September 24, 2009
Mr. Steven Kueny, City Manager
City of Moorpark
799 Moorpark Avenue
Moorpark, CA 93021
Re: Tierra Rejada Greenbelt Agreement
Dear Steve:
Thank you for the attached letter of September 14, 2009 which conveyed Moorpark City Council's
action on September 2, 2009 with respect to City of Simi Valley's proposed revision to the Tierra
Rejada Greenbelt Agreement and related interest in annexing the Ronald Reagan Presidential
Library and surrounding seven parcels. The City of Thousand Oaks now has a better
understanding of Moorpark's concerns and interests.
As a reminder, on June 12, 2007, Thousand Oaks City Council expressed its support for Simi
Valley's proposal to remove these parcels from the existing Tierra Rejada Greenbelt Agreement.
By extension, Thousand Oaks City Council expressed its willingness to support the future
annexation of these parcels into City of Simi Valley. At the same time, however, Thousand Oaks
City Council did express a strong desire to make sure that the remaining Tierra Rejada Greenbelt
Agreement is strengthened.
On October 13, 2009, staff will provide an update to City Council on this matter. City Council will be
asked to formally act on Simi Valley's proposal to amend the existing Tierra Rejada Greenbelt
Agreement.
In recognition of the Moorpark City Council's concerns articulated on September 2, 2009, City of
Thousand Oaks will gladly participate in the upcoming September 30, 2009 meeting among the
three Mayors and City Managers from Moorpark, Simi Valley, and Thousand Oaks to discuss any
remaining concerns/issues associated with this subject matter.
The City of Thousand Oaks looks forward to continued cooperation among all three East County
cities on this and other issues of mutual interest.
Sincerely,
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Scott 1 Yiinick
City Manager
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SUBJECT: Tierra Rejada Greenbelt Annexation Request from City of Simi Valley
Mayor Janice Parvin
799 Moorpark Avenue
Moorpark CA 93021
Dear Mayor Parvin,
SOAR asks that your Council consider the intent of the Tierra Rejada Greenbelt Agreement
which calls for the preservation of open space and agricultural lands in the Tierra Rejada Valley.
The benefits of preserving these lands include establishing boundaries to stop sprawl,having
cities that are distinct and separate from each other,protecting wildlife and natural habitat,
and enhancing our quality of life by providing a respite from urbanization.
The request by the City of Simi Valley to annex the Reagan Presidential Library and the six
adjoining residential lots is justified in part by the fad that the City of Simi Valley already
provides urban services to the developed properties.These services pre-date the
implementation of SOAR and the City Urban Boundary Restriction(CURB)line. However,the
68-acre parcel to the east of the Reagan Ubrary which is also part of the annexation request
does not receive water or sewer service from the qty of Simi Valley.
This 68-acre parcel remains undeveloped open space and is part of,and consistent with,the
adjoining open space lands the Greenbelt Agreement is intended to protect from urbanization.
We also understand that this parcel,unlike the others being requested for annexation,would
require a vote of the people to extend urban services,in accordance with the CURB
requirements of SOAR.
While the City of Simi Valley indicates they would continue the Open Space zoning on the 68-
acre parcel if it were to be annexed Into the City,State law indicates that annexations are to be
done for purposes of development. If the City has no development purposes for this land,
there is no need for the City to incorporate it into its city boundaries.
It is SOAR's position that this 68-acre parcel should not be annexed into the City of Simi Valley.
We believe the intent of the greenbelt protection is to protect open space and agricultural land
in the Tierra Rejada Valley from being annexed'into cities and developed. We believe the
Greenbelt Agreement,which calls for this parcel to remain In the unincorporated county,
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should outweigh the policy consideration of I.AFCo that calls for logical boundaries that are
straight lines instead of meandering. While this policy has merit,is should not prevail over the
more important goal of preservation of the open space land in the greenbelt.
We believe the City of Simi Valley is amenable to our proposal to only annex the Presidential
library and the six adjoining residential lots,and to keep the 68-acre open space parcel in the
Tierra Rejada Greenbelt.
We encourage the City of Moorpark to continue your City's efforts to work with the East County
cities and the County of Ventura to strengthen the Tierra Rejada Greenbelt Agreement,and we
request that you consider our proposal regarding the City of Simi Valley's annexation request.
Sincerely,
���'i�l �CiG[1.�uGG� .✓T N-
Karen Schmidt
Executive Director
cc: Mike Sedell,Simi Valley City Manager
Scott Mitnick,Thousand Oaks City Manager
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To the Honorable Registrar of Voters of the County of Ventura: We, the undersigned,
registered and qualified voters of the County of Ventura hereby propose an-initiative
measure to amend the Ventura County General-'Plan. We petition you to submit this
measure to the Board of Supervisors for adoption without change, or for submission of
the measure to the voters of the County of Ventura at a general or special election. The
measure provides as follows:
COUNTY OF VENTURA MEASURE
SAVE OPEN-SPACE and AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES
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FULL TEXT OF ORDINANCE
The people of the-County of Ventura do hereby ordain as follows:
Section 1. Findings and Purpose.
A. In concert with the currently existing Ventura County General Plan,
adopted May 24, 1988, and as amended through September 16, 1997,we
believe that the protection of existing agricultural, open space and rural
lands is of critical importance to present and future residents of the County
of Ventura-
B. Agriculture has been and remains the major contributor to the economy of
the County of Ventura,directly and indirectly creating employment for
many people, creating enormous actual*income which multiplies through
the community and generating substantial tax revenues for the County.
Specifically, the General Plan provides as follows:
"Agriculture plays an important role in the National, State, and County
economy. Ventura County is one of the principal agricultural counties in
the State ranking tenth in 1987,with a total income of over 610 million
dollars and ranking seventeenth.in farm earnings out of 3,175 counties
nationally. This high productivity is made possible by the County's
abundance of the natural resources required for agricultural production;
primarily soils, water,climate and topography."
[General Plan,Q l.6, page 201.
C. More recent data confirms the importance of agriculture to the County of
Ventura.Ventura County is one of the principal agricultural counties in the
State ranking eleventh in 1996 with a total income of over 851 million
dollars and ranking fourteenth in farm earnings out of 3,175 counties
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nationally.
D. The County of Ventura with its unique combination of soils, micro-climate
and hydrology, has become one of the finest growing regions in the world.
Vegetable and fruit production from the County of Ventura and, in
particular, production from the soils and silt from the Santa Clara and
Ventura rivers have achieved international acclaim,enhancing the County's
economy and reputation and standard of living.
E. Open space likewise contributes to the welfare of the County, as
recognized in Section 3.2 of the General Plan, not only through the
productive use of the land for grazing and other non-irrigated usage, such
as forest lands, rangelands, and agricultural lands not designated
Agricultural, but through the preservation of unique natural resources
including, but not limited to, areas required for the preservation of plant
and animal life, habitat for fish and wildlife, areas required for ecologic and
other scientific study purposes, rivers, bays estuaries, coastal beaches,
lakeshores, banks of rivers and streams and watershed lands. Open space
contributes to the public health and safety additionally by setting aside from
development those lands which require special management or regulation
because of hazardous or special conditions such as earthquake`fault zones,
unstable soil areas, flood plains,watersheds, areas presenting high fire
risks, areas required for.the protection of water quality, and water
reservoirs and areas required for the protection and enhancement or air
quality. Open space promotes the formation and continuation of cohesive
communities by defining the boundaries and by helping to prevent urban
sprawl. Open space promotes efficient municipal services and facilities by
confining urban development to defined development areas.
F. As importantly,the Rural designation under the General Plan serves not
only to buffer intense urban usage from agricultural and open space lands,
but it fosters small scale agricultural production while allowing for low-
density and low intensity land uses and is a critical component in
accommodating the full range of residential environments.
G. Urban encroachment into Agricultural, Open Space and Rural designated
areas will impair agriculture and threaten the public health, safety and
welfare by causing increased traffic congestion, associated air pollution,
and potentially serious water problems, such as pollution, depletion,and
sedimentation of available water resources. Such urban encroachment
would eventually result in the unnecessary and expensive extension of
public services and facilities as well as inevitable conflicts between urban
and open space and agricultural uses.
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H. The unique character of the County of Ventura and quality of fife of
County residents depend on the protection of a substantial amount of open
space lands. The protection of such lands-not only ensures the continued
viability of agriculture, but also protects the available water supply and
contributes to flood control and the protection of wildlife, environmentally
sensitive areas, and irreplaceable natural resources.
I. The purpose of this Wtiatt is to ensure that Agricultural, Open Space and
Rural lands are not prematurely or unnecessarily converted to other more
intensive development uses. Accordingly, this iaiti:W4 ensures that until
December 31, 2020,the general plan provisions governing Agricultural,
Open Space and Rural land use designations, as amended herein, may not
be changed except by vote of the people. In addition, theme
provides,subject to limited exceptions,that any lands designated as
Agricultural, Open Space or Rural on the County of Ventura's General Plan
"General Land Use Maps" (North Half and South Half)adopted by the
Board of Supervisors May 24, 1988 as revised through September 16,
1997 will remain so designated at least until December 31, 2020, unless,
prior to December 31, 2020, the land is redesignated to another land use
category by vote of the people, or redesignated by the Board of
Supervisors for the County of Ventura pursuant to the procedures set forth
in this imuauve:
J. With limited exceptions, this initiatiud allows the Board of Supervisors to
redesignate Agricultural,Open Space and Rural lands only if certain
findings can be made, including, among other things, that the land is proven
to be unsuitable for any form of utilitarian use, and redesignation is
necessary to avoid an unconstitutional taking of property without just
compensation.
Section 2. General Dian Amendment.
A. The Save Open-space and Agricultural Resources(SOAR)4r;i `hereby
reaffirms and readopts the Agricultural, Open Space and Rural
designations and the goals and policies as they specifically apply to said
designations set forth at Sections 3.1 and 3.2 of the Ventura County
General Plan,"Goals, Policies and Programs,"adopted May 24, 1988,and .
as amended through September 16,199.7.
B. In addition, this-initiatiue*General Plan Amendment hereby reaffirms and
readopts the Agricultural, Open Space and Rural designations of the
County of Ventura General Plan as reflected on the "General Land Use ;
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Maps" (South Half of County and North Half of County)adopted by the
Board of Supervisors on May 24, 1988, and as revised through September
16, 1997 which maps are referenced in the"Introduction"section
describing the"Form and Content"of the document entitled "Ventura
County General Plan Goals,Policies and Programs" adopted May 24,
1988, and as amended through September 16, 1997. Said Maps are
incorporated herein by reference.
C. The text of the Ventura County General Plan Goals, Policies and Programs
adopted May 24, 1988,as amended through September 16, 1997, shall be
amended to add to the Introduction portion at the end of the provisions
entitled "General Plan Amendments",at page 7,a new subsection which
provides:
LIMITATIONS ON GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS RELATING TO
AGRICULTURAL,OPEN SPACE AND RURAL DESIGNATIONS.
Pursuant to the provisions of the SAVE OPEN-SPACE and AGRICULTURAL
RESOURCES(S.O.A.R_)PHT 1AE the following shall obtain until December 31,
2020:
a) The provisions setting forth the Agricultural, Open Space and Rural land
use designations, and the goals and policies as they specifically apply to
those land use designations in Sections 3.1 and 3.2 of this General Plan
shall not be further amended unless such amendment'is approved-by vote of
the people or by the Board of Supervisors pursuant to the procedures set
forth herein.
b) Those lands designated as Agricultural, Open Space or Rural on the
"General Land Use Maps" adopted by the Board of Supervisors for
Ventura County on May 24, 1988, and amended through Sep#ember 16,
1997 shall remain so designated unless redesignated to another general plan
land use category by vote of the people, or redesignated by the Board of
Supervisors pursuant to the procedures set forth herein:
C) The Board of Supervisors, following at least one public hearing for
presentations by an applicant and the public, and after compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act, may place any amendment to land
use designations of Agricultural, Open Space or Rural, or any provision,
goal or policy as set forth in subsection"a", above, on the ballot pursuant
to the mechanisms provided by State Law.
d) The Board of Supervisors without a vote of the people may reorganize,
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reorder,or renumber individual provisions of the General Plan, as well as
the provisions herein, in the course of ongoing updates of the General Plan
in accordance with the requirements of state law. Additional technical, non-
substantive language modifications may be made to the General PIan with
reference to Agricultural, Open Space or Rural designations for
clarification and internal consistency provided.such modifications are
consistent with the Findings and Purpose of the4ai�creating these
provisions.
e) The Board of Supervisors; without a vote of the people, may redesignate
Rural designated properties to either Agricultural or Open Space, or may
redesignate Open Space to Agriculture pursuant to the provisions for
making such amendments set forth in state law and Board adopted policies.
f) The Board of Supervisors, without a vote of the people, may redesignate
Agricultural designated properties to Open Space if the Board of
Supervisors makes all of the following findings supported by substantial
evidence:
i) The land proposed for redesignation has not been used for
agricultural purposes in the past 2 years and is unusable for
agriculture due to its topography, drainage, flooding, adverse soil
conditions or other physical reasons;
ii) The land proposed for redesignation.is immediately adjacent to
areas developed in a manner compatible with the uses allowed
under Open Space-,
iii) Adequate public services and facilities are available and have the
capacity and capability to accommodate the Open Space uses
allowed;
iv) The proposed redesignation is compatible with agricultural uses,
does not interfere with accepted agricultural practices, and does not
adversely affect the stability of land use patterns in the area; and
V) The land proposed for redesignation does not exceed 44 acres for
.any one landowner in any calendar year,and one landowner may
not obtain redesignation pursuant to this subdivision(f)more often
than every other year. Landowners with any unity of interest are
considered one landowner for purposes of this limitation.
g) The Board of Supervisors, without a vote of the people, may redesignate
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Agricultural, Open Space or Rural properties provided the Board complies
with the.following two conditions:
i) The Board makes a finding based upon the advice of the County
Counsel that the designation of the property effects an
unconstitutional taking of the landowners' property; and
ii) In permitting the redesignation,the Board allows a less restrictive
designation to be applied to the property only to the extent
necessary to avoid the unconstitutional taking of the landowner's
property.
h) The-Board of Supervisors, without a vote of the people, may amend the
provisions of the General Plan whicli apply to the Agricultural,Open Space
or Rural designations, as set forth in subsection"a", above,for the express
purpose of further protecting and preserving resources identified in the
General Plan, provided that said amendment(s)are consistent with the
Findings and Purpose of theiftttiative adopting these provisions of the
General Plan.
i) In recognition of the urban nature of the Piru community and to provide
essential flexibility to the Board of Supervisors to address the special needs
of that community, the Board of Supervisors, without a vote of the people,
may amend the land use designations on the General Land Use Map, as set
forth in subsection"b", above,.for land located within the Piru
Redevelopment Area or land described by the following Assessor Parcel
Numbers.
056-0-180-01 056-0-180-08
056-0-180-02 056-0-190-05
056-0-180-06 056-0-190-06
056-0-180-07 056-0-190-09 .
The total land t-epresented by this subsection"i" is set forth on
Exhibit"A"
j) The Board of Supervisors, without a vote of the people, may amend the
land use designations on the General Land Use Map, as set forth in
subsection'V'' above, to any Existing Community designation for land
Which, prior to the effective date of the ittitiatiN4 setting forth these
provisions, is found to contain lawfully established urban building
intensities or urban land uses, to the minimum extent necessary to validate
such pre-existing uses consistent with the Findings and Purpose of the
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ative adopting these provisions of the General Plan.
k) rollowing'December 31, 2020, redesignations of then existing General Plan
designations may be occasioned by the Board of Supervisors without a
vote of the people. Until then, approval by a vote of the people is
accomplished when a General Plan amendment is placed on the ballot
through any procedure provided for in the Election Code, and a majority of
the voters vote in favor of it. Whenever the Board of Supervisors adopts
an amendment requiring approval by a vote of the people pursuant to the
provisions of this subsection,the Board's action shall have no effect until
after such a vote is held and a majority of the voters vote in favor of it.
Section 3. [niplementation.
A. Upon the effective date of this. nitiativc,the General Plan Amendment shall
be deemed inserted in the Ventura County General Plan, Goals, Policies
and Programs document as an amendment thereof, except,that if the four
amendments of the mandatory elements of the general plan permitted by
state law for any given calendar year have already been utilized in 1998,
prior to the effective date of this fmhative, this General Plan amendment
shall be deemed inserted in the County General Plan on the first day of
January of the following calendar year.
B. The provisions of this General Plan Amendment shall prevail over any
revisions to the County of Ventura's General Plan as amended through
September 16, 1997, which conflict with the initiatty Upon the adoption
date all General Plan amendments, rezonings, specific plans,tentative or
final subdivision maps, parcel maps, conditional use permits, building
permits or other ministerial or discretionary entitlements for use not yet
approved or issued shall not be approved or issued unless consistent with .
the policies and provisions of this General Plan Amendment.
Other than for the exceptions provided herein, upon the effective date of
this General Plan Amendment4 the County and its departments',
boards, commissions, officers and employees shall not grant, or by inaction
allow to be approved by operation of law, any general plan amendment,
rezoning, specific plan, subdivision map, conditional use permit, building
permit or any other ministerial or discretionary entitlement, which is
inconsistent with the purposes of this General Plan Amendment ini ie6e
unless in accordance with the provisions of this General Plan Amendment
initiative.
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Section 4. Exemptions for Certain Projects. .
This General Plan Amendment shall not apply to or affect any development project
that-has obtained as of the effective date of the General Plan Amendment a contractually
vested right or vested right pursuant to state or local law.
Section S. SeverahAfty,
Tlus measure shall be interpreted so as to be consistent with all federal and state
laws, rules, and regulations. If any section, sub-section, sentence, clause, phrase, part, or
portion of this measure is held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a final judgment-of a
court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining
portions of this measure: The voters hereby declare that*tl is measure, and each section,
sub-section, sentence, clause, phrase, part, or portion thereof would have been adopted or
passed even if one or more sections, sub-sections, sentences, clauses, phrases,parts, or
portions are declared invalid or unconstitutional. If any provision of this is
declared invalid as applied to any person or.circumstance, such invalidity shall not affect
any application of this measure that.can be given effect without the invalid application.
This initiative shall be broadly construed in order to achieve the purposes stated in this
initiative. It is the intent of the voters that the provisions of this measure shall be
interpreted by the County and others in a manner that facilitates the confinement of urban
uses thereby protecting agricultural, open space and rural lands,and preventing urban
sprawl-
Section 6. Amendment orWepeal.
Until December 31, 2020, this General Plan Amendment in tiatfaemay be amended or
repealed only by the voters at a general election.
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3.5 SIMI VALLEY CITY URBAN RESTRICTION BOUNDARY
1 . Introduction
The electorate of the City of Simi Valley have, through the
initiative process, adopted an urban growth boundary line
denominated the Simi Valley City Urban Restriction Boundary (Simi
Valley CURB line) . Its purpose, principals, implementation
procedures, and methodologies for amendment are set forth in this
General Plan Amendment.
2. Purpose
A. The protection of existing agricultural , open-space.
viewshed, and watershed lands surrounding the City of Simi
Valley is of critical importance to present and future
residents of the City of Simi Valley. Agriculture has been
and remains a contributor to the economy of the City of Simi
Valley and a major contributor to the economy of the County
of Ventura , directly and indirectly creating employment for
many people and generating substantial tax revenues for the
City.
B. In particular, the City of Simi Valley and surrounding area,
with its unique viewsheds. watershed lands and proximity to
unique soils, micro-climate and hydrology, is a gate-keeper
to one of the finest growing regions in the world. Vegetable
and fruit production from the County of Ventura and in
particular the importance of the Calleguas water shed area.
Arroyo Simi , Tierra Rejada Valley, and alluvial plains
adjacent to the City have achieved international acclaim,
enhancing the City's economy and reputation.
C. Continued urban encroachment into agricultural , open-space
or watershed areas will impair agriculture and threaten the
public health, safety and welfare by causing increased
traffic congestion, associated air pollution, and
potentially serious water problems. such as pollution,
depletion, and sedimentation of available water resources
not only for the City but for its jurisdictional neighbors.
Such urban encroachment would eventually result in both the
unnecessary, expensive extension of public services and
facilities and inevitable conflicts between urban.
agricultural and open-space uses.
D. The unique character of the City of Simi Valley and quality
of life of City residents depends on the protection of a
substantial amount of open-space, rural and agricultural
lands particularly outside of its City limits . The
protection of such lands not only ensures the continued
viability of agriculture, but also protects the available
water supply and contributes to flood control and the
protection of wildlife, environmentally sensitive areas , and
irreplaceable natural resources. As importantly, adopting a
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City Urban Restriction Boundary around the City of Simi
Valley would promote the formation and continuation of a
cohesive community by defining the boundaries and by helping
to prevent urban sprawl . Such a City Urban Restriction
Boundary would promote efficient municipal services and
facilities by confining urban development to defined
development areas.
The purpose of this initiative is to ensure that the objectives of
preservation of agricultural production open-space, viewsheds and
protection of environmentally sensitive habitat are inviolable
against transitory short-term political decisions and that
agricultural , viewshed, watershed and open-space lands are not
prematurely or unnecessarily converted to other non-agricultural
or non-open-space uses without public debate and a vote of the
people.
3. Principals
Continued urban encroachment into agricultural and watershed areas
will impair agriculture, negatively impact sensitive environmental
areas, intrude on open-space irrevocably changing its utility.
diminishing the quality of life and threatening the public health,
safety and welfare by causing increased traffic congestion.
associated air pollution, alteration of sensitive lands in flood
plains and causing potentially serious water problems, such as
pollution, depletion, and sedimentation of available water resources
not only for the City of Simi Valley but for its jurisdictional
neighbors. Such urban encroachment would eventually result in both
the unnecessary, expensive extension of public services and
facilities and inevitable conflicts between urban and open-space and
agricultural uses.
The unique character of the City of Simi Valley and quality of life
of City residents depend on the protection of a substantial amount
of open-space, watershed. viewshed. and agricultural lands. The
protection of such lands through the implementation of this
Amendment not only ensures the continued viability of agriculture.
but also protects the available water supply and contributes to
flood control and the protection of wildlife, environmentally
sensitive areas, and irreplaceable natural resources. As
importantly, adopting an Urban Restriction Boundary around the City
of Simi Valley will promote the formation and continuation of a
cohesive community by defining the boundaries and by helping to
prevent urban sprawl . Such an Urban Restriction Boundary will
promote efficient municipal services and facilities by confining
urban development to defined development areas.
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4. Implementation
a. The City of Simi Valley hereby establishes and adopts a Simi
Valley City Urban Restriction Boundary (Simi Valley CURB) .
With minor exceptions as set forth in subsections i through
iv below, the Simi Valley CURB shall be established
coterminous with and in the same location as the Sphere of
Influence line established by the Local Agency Formation
Commission, as it exists as of January 1 , 1998. The CURB
line may be altered or modified pursuant to the Amendment
Procedures set forth below. Although established in
generally the same location as the Sphere of Influence line
the CURB is not intended to and shall in no way inhibit the
Local Agency Formation Commission from changing or altering
the Sphere of Influence line in accordance with state law.
The two lines, although coincidentally coterminous as of one
point in time are independent one from the other in legal
significance and purpose. While the Sphere of Influence line
may be altered by the Local Agency Formation Commission, the
City Urban Restriction Boundary shall not be changed except
as herein provided.
The CURB line shall follow the Sphere of Influence line, but shall
additionally encompass the following properties, highlighted on
Figure 3.2:
i ) A small parcel approximately 20 acres in size on the north
edge of the sphere of influence line, north, northwesterly
of the Simi Valley Sanitary Landfill , being the extension of
a planned cemetery, shown on Figure 3.2 as Parcel 1.
ii ) A small parcel approximately 30 acres in size south easterly
of the parcel described in "i " , above, adjacent to and
immediately outside of the Specific Plan Boundary for the
Alamos & Brea Canyon Specific Plan Area, and part of the
Alamos Canyon/Big Sky ranch, and an extension of the
northern branch of the Alamos Canyon, shown on Figure 3.2 as
Parcel 2.
iii ) Two small parcels approximately 50 acres in size. combined.
north of Presidio Drive and east of Tapo Canyon Road, being
part of the Development Agreement adopted by Ordinance No.
830 on or about November 21 . 1994, as the Marrland
Subdivision, which parcels are shown on Figure 3.2 as
Parcels 3 and 4.
iv) A small parcel of approximately 75 acres in size east of
Runkle Reservoir in the Area described in the Burro Flats
Specific Plan Area , along and south westerly of the
southerly extension of Sequoia Ave. /Runkle Hall Road. shown
on Figure 3.2 as Parcel 5.
b. Until December 31 . 2020, the City of Simi Valley shall
restrict urban services (except temporary mutual assistance
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with other jurisdictions) and urbanized uses of land to
within the Simi Valley City Urban Restriction Boundary,
except as provided herein and except for the purpose of
completing roadways designated in the circulation element of
the Simi Valley General Plan as of January 1 . 1998,
construction of public potable water facilities, public
schools, public parks, or other government facilities and
for incidental and necessary development off-site
improvements such as flood control catchments or diversions,
provided such off-site improvements are conditioned to
minimize to insignificance any environmental impact. Other
than for the exceptions provided herein, upon the effective
date of this Amendment the City and its departments, boards,
commissions , officers and employees shall not grant, or by
inaction allow to be approved by operation of law, any
general plan amendment, rezoning, specific plan, subdivision
map, conditional use permit, building permit or any other
ministerial or discretionary entitlement, which is
inconsistent with the purposes of this Amendment unless in
accordance with the Amendment Procedures of Section 5 of
this Amendment.
C. "Urbanized uses of land" shall mean any development which
would require the establishment of new community sewer
systems or the significant extension of existing community
sewer systems; or, would result in the creation of
residential lots less than 10 acres in area; or, would
result in the establishment of commercial or industrial uses
which are neither agriculturally-related nor related to the
production of mineral resources.
d. The City of Simi Valley General Plan Land Use Map is amended
to reflect the existence of the Simi Valley Urban
Restriction Boundary, as shown on Figure 3.2 of the Land Use
Element.
e. The City Urban Restriction Boundary, as defined herein, and
as reflected on Figure 3.2, may not be amended, altered,
revoked or otherwise changed prior to December 31 . 2020.
except by vote of the people or by the City Council pursuant
to the procedures set forth in Section 5 of this Amendment.
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5. Amendment Procedures
Until December 31 . 2020, the foregoing Purposes. Principles and
Implementation provisions of this initiative may be amended only by
a vote of the people commenced pursuant to the initiative process by
the public, or pursuant to the procedures set forth below:
a. The City Council , following at least one public hearing for
presentations by an applicant and the public, and after
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act.
may amend the City Urban Restriction Boundary described
herein and illustrated on Figure 3.2, to comply with state
law regarding the provision of housing for all economic
segments of the community, provided that no more than 10
acres of land may be brought within the City Urban
Restriction Boundary for this purpose in any calendar year.
Such amendment may be adopted only if the City Council makes
each of the following findings:
i ) The land is immediately adjacent to existing compatibly
developed areas and the applicant for the inclusion of land
within the Urban Restriction Boundary has provided to the
City evidence that the Fire Department. Police Department.
Department of Public Works, the Community Services
Department, applicable water and sewer districts, and the
School District with jurisdiction over such land have
adequate capacity to accommodate the proposed development
and provide it with adequate public services: and
ii ) That the proposed development will address the highest
priority need identified in the analysis by which the City
has determined it is not in compliance with State Law, i .e. .
low and very low income housing; and
iii ) That there is not existing residentially designated land
available within the City Urban Restriction Boundary to
accommodate the proposed development: and
iv) That it is not reasonably feasible to accommodate the
proposed development by redesignating lands within the Urban
Restriction Boundary.
b. The City Council following at least one public hearing for
presentations by an applicant and the public, and after
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act.
may amend the Urban Restriction Boundary described herein
and designated on the attached Amended General Plan Planning
Area Land Use Map based on substantial evidence in the
record. if the City Council makes each of the following
findings:
i ) Application of the provisions of subsections b or c of these
amendment procedures are unworkable and failure to amend the
Urban Restriction Boundary would constitute an
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unconstitutional taking of a landowners property for which
compensation would be required or would deprive the
landowner of a vested right; and
ii ) The amendment and associated land use designations will
allow additional land uses only to the minimum extent
necessary to avoid said unconstitutional taking of the
landowner's property or to give effect to the vested right.
C. The City Council following at least one public hearing for
presentations by an applicant and the public. and after
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act,
may place any amendment to the City Urban Restriction
Boundary or the provisions of this initiative on the ballot
pursuant to the mechanisms provided by State Law.
a. The City Council may reorganize individual provisions.
including the provisions of this initiative, renumber or
reorder the General Plan in the course of ongoing updates of
the General Plan in accordance with the requirements of
state law.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2009-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN
AMENDMENT TO THE TIERRA REJADA GREENBELT
AGREEMENT BY REMOVING 228.96 ACRES FROM THE
GREENBELT, INCLUDING THE RONALD REAGAN
PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY, ON THE REQUEST OF THE
CITY OF SIMI VALLEY
WHEREAS, a greenbelt can be defined as an area consisting of prime
agricultural or other open space land, as defined in Section 35046 and 65560 of the
Government Code, which is preserved in agricultural or other open space uses;
WHEREAS, the cities of Moorpark, Thousand Oaks, and Simi Valley and the
County of Ventura have adopted a joint resolution which has established a greenbelt
within the Tierra Rejada Valley for agricultural and open space uses and that area is
excluded from all City spheres of influence;
WHEREAS, the greenbelt established for the Tierra Rejada Valley is generally
described as the area lying in the Tierra Rejada Valley west of the City of Simi Valley,
north of the City of Thousand Oaks, and south of the City of Moorpark, and within the
County of Ventura as shown on Exhibit A;
WHEREAS, the Simi Valley City Council intends to request approval from the
Local Agency Formation Commission of Ventura County to annex territory within the
greenbelt for the purpose of providing urban services to the Ronald Reagan Presidential
Library and adjoining properties as shown on Exhibit B;
WHEREAS, the policies of the Local Agency Formation Commission of Ventura
County do not allow for approval of an annexation proposal from a city that is in conflict
with any greenbelt agreement except under exceptional circumstances and encourages
that greenbelt agreements be amended by all parties involved prior to the filing of any
proposal that may be in conflict with agreement, and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds and determines that the amendment to the
Tierra Rejada Valley Greenbelt will not result in a change of land use for the subject
site; and
WHEREAS, the City Council concurs with the Planning Director's determination
that this project is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality
Act by the general rule that CEQA only applies to projects that may have a significant
effect on the environment.
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NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK,
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council finds that the amendment to the Tierra Rejada
Valley Greenbelt map as shown on Exhibit B will not result in a change of land use for
the subject site as described in the proposed Simi Valley Zone Change Z-S-643. Simi
Valley Zone Change Z-S-643 is proposed to pre-zone the subject parcels so that the
zoning designation, density, and lot sizes will remain the same as under the current
zoning designations of the County of Ventura. The pre-zone designations are depicted
on Exhibit C.
SECTION 2. The City Council finds that the amendment to the Tierra Rejada
Valley Greenbelt as shown on Exhibit B reflects the revised boundary of the Tierra
Rejada Valley Greenbelt.
SECTION 3. The City requests that the Local Agency Formation Commission
endorse the Greenbelt as shown on Exhibit B and to continue to act in a manner
consistent with the preservation of the aforementioned lands for agricultural and other
open space purposes.
SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of the resolution and
shall cause a certified resolution to be filed in the book of original resolutions.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of October, 2009.
Janice S. Parvin, Mayor
ATTEST:
Deborah S. Traffenstedt, City Clerk
Exhibit A: Tierra Rejada Greenbelt (Existing)
Exhibit B: Tierra Rejada Greenbelt (Amended)
Exhibit C: Proposed Zoning
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