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v i T' ES OF THE MEETINGS OF THE MOORPARK CITY COUNCIL AND
SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK ("SUCCESSOR AGENCY")
Moorpark, California September 7, 2016
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark and the Successor
Agency was held on September 7, 2016, in the Council Chambers of said City located
at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California. All items listed are heard and acted
upon by the City Council unless otherwise noted.
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Parvin called the meeting to order at 6:53 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Hugh Riley, former Assistant City Manager, led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmembers Mikos, Millhouse, Pollock, Van Dam, and
Mayor Parvin.
Staff Present: Steven Kueny, City Manager; Kevin Ennis, City Attorney;
Deborah Traffenstedt, Assistant City Manager; Ron Ahlers,
Finance Director; David Bobardt, Community Development
Director; Jeremy Laurentowski, Parks and Recreation
Director; Sean Corrigan, City Engineer/Public Works
Department; Joseph Fiss, Economic Development and
Planning Manager; Jessica Sandifer, Program Manager;
Captain John Reilly, Sheriffs Department; and Maureen
Benson, City Clerk.
4. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS:
A. Proclamation Declaring the Month of September as Ovarian Cancer
Awareness Month.
Mayor Parvin presented Kerie Berkowitz of the Ovarian Cancer National
Alliance with a proclamation declaring the month of September as Ovarian
Cancer Awareness Month.
B. Recognition of Mary Schwabauer for Her Many Years of Service to the
Moorpark Community.
Mayor Parvin presented Mary Schwabauer with a certificate of recognition
for her many years of service to the Moorpark community.
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5. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Hugh Riley, Executive Director of the Moorpark Foundation for the Arts, spoke in
honor of Mary Schwabauer's generosity towards the High Street Arts Center and
the many other contributions she has made in Moorpark.
Victor Kamhi, retired Bus Transit Director, from the Ventura County
Transportation Commission spoke in regard to having worked with
Councilmember Millhouse's for many years at VCTC and wished him well in his
future plans after his pending retirement from serving as a Moorpark
Councilmember at the end of the year. He stated Councilmember Millhouse's
leaving will be a great loss to the City and County.
Mayor Parvin announced the meeting would be adjourned in memory of Laura
Ritchie-Rojas, former Senior Account Technician with the City, who recently
passed away after losing a courageous battle with cancer.
6. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
CONSENSUS: It was the unanimous consensus of the Council to pull Items 10.H, 10.L,
10.0, 10.P, and 10.Q. from the Consent Calendar for individual consideration.
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS, FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS, AND REPORTS ON
MEETINGS/CONFERENCES ATTENDED BY COUNCILMEMBERS AND
MAYOR:
Councilmember Pollock complimented Mary Schwabauer on her many
contributions to Moorpark and related a story of having been vetted by her and
her husband when he had first contemplated running for the Moorpark Unified
School District School Board.
Councilmember Pollock reported on the following summer activities while the
Council was on vacation:
• Visited McGregor's Craft Beer and Wine in the Tuscany Square
Center
• Attended the grand opening of the new Tractor Supply Company
• Patronized the Rock 'n Roll Pizza under new ownership
• Visited Wingspan Cyclery in Tuscany Square Center
• Patronized Jimmy John's Subs in the Target Center
Councilmember Pollock commended the Moorpark Police Department/Ventura
County Sheriffs Department for their professionalism in handling a "suicide by
cop" incident north of Moorpark earlier in the day during which the suspect was
subdued and taken int) custody using their canine component.
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Councilmember Pollock congratulated staff on achieving the "Gold Award" from
Institute for Local Government for best practices in sustainability, which will be
awarded to the City at the League of California Cities Annual Conference in
October.
Councilmember Pollock stated the City was enrolled in the HERO (Home Energy
Renovation Opportunity) program which allows residents to finance solar panels
or water saving projects using property tax bill to pay it back.
Councilmember Mikos thanked Mary Schwabauer for her hard work and many
contributions to Moorpark.
Councilmember Mikos congratulated local business, Enegren Brewery, on their
5th anniversary and stated the business is doing well.
Councilmember Mikos reported on having attended the opening of "Footloose" at
the High Street Arts Center and recommended it as a wonderful event
showcasing many Moorpark youth in the cast.
Councilmember Mikos reported there are additional sustainable programs
besides the HERO program available to assist local residents and to contact staff
for more information.
Councilmember Van Dam announced that Enegren Beer is so popular that the
local Costco is carrying two of their beers.
Councilmember Van Dam announced the Moorpark Education Foundation's
"Food Truck Meet Up" was a huge success in raising funds for the local schools
and students.
Councilmember Van Dam reported on the success of the grand reopening of the
Grinder's Sports Bar and Grill. He stated he is looking forward to dining there
and watching football in the newly remodeled restaurant.
Councilmember Van Dam announced the success of a recent Chamber of
Commerce mixer hosted by Dale and Terri Doria of PuroClean Disaster
Recovery Services, Lynda Rummelhoff of State Farm Insurance and Mark and
Kam Holland of Pacific Coast Auto Body.
Mayor Parvin announced September is National Preparedness Month and is a
reminder to all of us to take action and prepare now and throughout the year for
the types of emergencies that can affect our lives. She recommended visiting
the City's website to learn how to be better prepared.
Mayor Parvin announced Coastal Cleanup Day is this month at the Arroyo
cleanup on Saturday, September 17 at Villa Campesina Park.
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Mayor Parvin announced the City will host its final Free Paper Shredding and
Electronic Waste Collection Event on Saturday, September 17 at the City's
Public Services Facility.
Mayor Parvin announced Free Landfill Day at the Simi Valley Landfill and
Recycling Center in Simi Valley is on Sunday, September 18.
Mayor Parvin announced the Moorpark Boys and Girls Club 2016 Golf Classic
will be held at the Moorpark Country Club and Golf Course on September 19.
Mayor Parvin announced the Annual High Street Arts Center's Gala
Benefit/Dinner/Auction/&Concert will be held on September 24, 2016.
Mayor Parvin announced Country Days will be celebrated this year on October 8
and the Moorpark Mammoth Walk 5K-10K Family Walk will take place on
October 9.
Mayor Parvin reported on the following summer activities while the Council was
on vacation:
• Harley Davidson Veterans' event carrying the flag across America,
which came through Moorpark where she got to ride on special
motorcycles.
• Helped organize the "Blue for You" event in Moorpark to honor local
law enforcement.
• Participated in a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Grinder's new
Sports Bar and Grill.
• Attended the Food Truck Meet Up.
• Participated two Eagle Scout ceremonies over the summer break.
• Participated in a Faceoff with Cancer fundraiser sponsored by
Moorpark Hockey enthusiasts to benefit those impacted by the
disease
• Attended Ventura County's Career Education Center ribbon cutting
ceremony
• Attended the opening of the Tractor Supply Store.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Consider Resolution Approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2016-02 and
Administrative Permit No. 2016-04 to Allow the Remodel and Conversion
of a Former Single Family Home into a Residential Care Facility at 100
Leta Yancy Road, and Making a Determination of Exemption Under CEQA
in Connection Therewith, on the Application of Emiliano Galicia. Staff
Recommendation: 1) Open the public hearing, accept public testimony,
and close the public hearing; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2016-
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approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2016-02 and Administrative Permit
No. 2016-04, subject to Conditions of Approval.
Mr. Bobardt gave the staff report.
Mayor Parvin opened the public hearing.
Emiliano Galicia, applicant, spoke about his concerns regarding Condition
No. 12 on stamped page 71 of the agenda report requiring street
improvements to Unidos Avenue, which would make the project too
expensive to complete. He requested the Council consider the
determination made in 2006 for a prior proposal that Unidos Avenue be
brought to the standards of a service alley.
Bob Gehricke, architect for the project, Gehricke & Mason Architects, 483
East High Street, Moorpark, CA, stated he concurred with the proposal to
improve Unidos Avenue to a service alley and stated using a more
improved Unidos as a parallel alternative to State Route 118 would not be
advisable.
Pamela Castro, a Moorpark resident, stated an assisted living facility is
needed in Moorpark and if the street improvements to Unidos Avenue are
required the project will not be completed. She stated it did not make
sense to widen the street as it dead ends into Park Lane where Faith
Lutheran Church is located.
Alejandro Castro, a Moorpark resident, requested the Council work with
Mr. Galicia regarding the alley versus improved street, as an assisted
living facility is greatly needed in the community.
Mayor Parvin closed the public hearing.
A discussion followed among the Councilmembers and staff regarding the
history of projects proposed and approved for this site which did not reach
completion; the expiration date for this current project being September
10; and the possible waiver by the applicant of the 90-day Permit
Streamlining requirement to allow staff more time to work on this issue
and possibly find middle ground.
Mayor Parvin re-opened the public hearing.
Mr. Galicia stated he was willing to waive the 90-day Permit Streamlining
requirement to allow time to meet with staff. A discussion followed on
what date to bring this item back to Council.
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CONSENSUS: It was the unanimous consensus of the Council to continue this
item with the public hearing open to the regular meeting of October 19, 2016, to
allow staff time to meet with the applicant in regard to the requirements for
Unidos Avenue.
9. PRESENTATION/ACTION/DISCUSSION:
A. Consider the Establishment of an Ad-Hoc Committee to Develop a Draft
Development Agreement between Spring Road LLC and the City of
Moorpark for Residential Planned Development No. 2015-02, General
Plan Amendment No. 2015-02, Zone Change No. 2015-03, and Vesting
Tentative Tract Map No. 5972. Staff Recommendation: Appoint two (2)
Councilmembers to an Ad-Hoc Committee to develop a draft Development
Agreement for this project.
Mr. Fiss gave the staff report.
Don Duncan, representing Spring Road, LLC, stated he was available for
questions.
Councilmember Van Dam and Mayor Parvin volunteered to serve on the
Spring Road, LLC Ad Hoc Committee.
CONSENSUS: It was the unanimous consensus of the Council to appoint
Councilmember Van Dam and Mayor Parvin to serve on the Spring Road, LLC
Ad Hoc Committee.
B. Consider Moorpark Commercial Market Overview. Staff
Recommendation: Receive and file report.
Mr. Bobardt gave the staff report.
Ken Simons, a Moorpark resident and commercial real estate agent stated
the report was very good. He identified lack of low cost high speed
internet as a deficiency to businesses locating to Moorpark.
Councilmember Mikos stated the Economic Development Collaborative of
Ventura County is preparing a Broad Band study for future publication.
CONSENSUS: It was the unanimous consensus of the Council to receive and
file the report.
C. Consider Report on Economic Development Activities. Staff
Recommendation: 1) Authorize staff to place two (2) full-page ads in the
Moorpark Acorn this fiscal year to promote local businesses;- and 2)
Receive and file report.
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Mr. Fiss gave the staff report.
There were no speakers.
MOTION: Councilmember Van Dam moved and Councilmember Mikos
seconded a motion to: 1) Authorize staff to place two (2) full-page ads in the
Moorpark Acorn this fiscal year to promote local businesses; and 2) Receive and
file report. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
D. Consider Proposed Los Angeles Avenue Traffic Study Request for
Proposals. Staff Recommendation: Approve the Request for Proposals,
subject to final language approval of the City Manager, and authorize staff
to proceed with obtaining proposals.
Mr. Kueny gave the staff report.
There were no speakers.
MOTION: Councilmember Pollock moved and Councilmember Mikos seconded
a motion to approve the Request for Proposals, subject to final language
approval of the City Manager, and authorize staff to proceed with obtaining
proposals. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR: (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
MOTION: Councilmember Pollock moved and Councilmember Millhouse seconded a
motion to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Items 10.H, 10.L, 10.0,
10.P, and 10.Q, which were pulled for individual consideration. The motion carried by
unanimous roll call vote.
A. Consider Minutes of Special Joint City Council/Library Board Meeting of
April 27, 2016. Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes.
B. Consider Minutes of Special Joint City Council/Planning Commission
Meeting of April 27, 2016. Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes.
C. Consider Minutes of Special City Council Meeting of July 20, 2016. Staff
Recommendation: Approve the minutes.
D. Consider Minutes of Regular City Council/Successor Agency Meeting of
July 20, 2016 Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes.
E. Consider Warrant Register for Fiscal Year 2015/16 — September 7, 2016.
Staff Recommendation: Approve the warrant register.
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F. Consider Warrant Register for Fiscal Year 2016/17 — September 7, 2016.
Staff Recommendation: Approve the warrant register.
G. Consider Cancellation of January 4, 2017, Regular Meeting. Staff
Recommendation: Direct staff to post a notice of meeting cancellation for
January 4, 2017.
Consider Resolution Amending Fiscal Year 2016/17 Budget to Increase
Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2015/16 Purchase Order Carry Over. Staff
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2016-3538. ROLL CALL VOTE
REQUIRED
J. Consider Agreement with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore to Review and Revise
the City's Personnel Rules for Competitive Service Employees. Staff
Recommendation: Approve the Agreement and authorize the City
Manager to execute the Agreement in an amount not to exceed $13,000,
subject to final language approval by the City Manager.
K. Consider Request from California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) to
Co-sponsor a Job Fair at Arroyo Vista Recreation Center and Waive the
City's Facility Rental Fee. Staff Recommendation: Approve the co-
sponsorship of the DOR's Job Fair on October 20, 2016, waive the facility
rental fees, and require that the DOR pay City's direct staff costs for the
job fair.
M. Consider Request from Relay for Life to Co-sponsor the 2017 Relay for
Life Event. Staff Recommendation: 1) Approve the request from Relay
for Life to co-sponsor the event as described in the agenda report, and
waive associated park rental fees, subject to reimbursement of City's
direct costs; 2) Authorize the City Manager to approve modified hours of
operation for Arroyo Vista Community Park from 10:00 p.m. on 5/6/17 to
6:00 a.m. on 5/7/17, as a condition of the rental permit; 3) Authorize Relay
for Life to post private security at the event site within Arroyo Vista
Community Park from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. on 5/5/17 through 5/7/17;
and Authorize the City Manager or City Manager's designee to set other
conditions or requirements as may be determined necessary.
N. Consider Request from the County of Ventura to Co-sponsor Poll Worker
Training at Arroyo Vista Recreation Center and Waive the City's Facility
Rental Fee. Staff Recommendation: Approve the co-sponsorship of the
County. of Ventura Poll Worker Training on October 13, 2016, waive the
facility rental fees, and require that the County pay City's direct staff costs
for the training.
R. Consider Resolution Authorizing the Acceptance of Properties from the
Successor Agency; and Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year 2016/17
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Budget to Fund the Purchase of the Properties. Staff Recommendation:
1) Adopt Resolution No. 2016-3539 approving the purchase of and
authorizing the acceptance of Property 1 — 500 Los Angeles Avenue (APN
506-0-050-080), Property No. 2 — 347 Moorpark Avenue (APN 511-0-101-
350) and Property No. 3 — 467 High Street (APN 512-0-081-110 from the
Successor Agency; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2016-3540 amending the
FY 2016/17 Budget to fund the purchase of the Properties. ROLL CALL
VOTE REQUIRED
The following items were pulled for individual consideration.
H. Consider Approval of the Proposed Third Amendment to the
Implementation Plan for Improvements Associated with Tract Nos. 5187-
1&2 and 5405, the Meridian Hills Residential Development Project, on the
Application of K. Hovnanian Companies of Southern California, Located
on Meridian Hills Drive, West of Walnut Canyon Road. (continued from
July 20 2016). Staff Recommendation: Continue item to the September
21, 2016,. City Council meeting.
Councilmember Pollock stated he asked for this item to be pulled so he
could abstain from voting as he resides in Meridian Hills.
MOTION: Councilmember Millhouse moved and Mayor Parvin seconded a
motion to continue this item to the September 21, City Council meeting. The
motion carried by voice vote 4:0, Councilmember Pollock abstaining.
L. Consider City Co-sponsorship of the Rotary Club of Moorpark Noontime
2016 Moorpark Mammoth Run Event. Staff Recommendation: Approve
City co-sponsorship as outlined in the agenda report, subject to final
language approval of the Letter of Agreement, Indemnification, and Hold
Harmless by the City Manager.
Mayor Parvin stated she asked for this item to be pulled so she could
abstain as she is a member of the Rotary Club.
MOTION: Mayor Protem Pollock moved and Councilmember Mikos seconded a
motion to approve City co-sponsorship as outlined in the agenda report, subject
to final language approval of the Letter of Agreement, Indemnification, and Hold
Harmless by the City Manager. The motion carried by voice vote 4-0, Mayor
Parvin abstaining.
O. Consider Addendum to Final Settlement and Release Agreement by and
Between Moorpark Unified School District, on the One Hand, and the City
of Moorpark and the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of
the City of Moorpark, on the Other Hand, in Resolution of Disputes
Conceminq Payments and Credits Under a 1993 Pass Through
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Agreement. Staff Recommendation: Authorize the Mayor to execute the
Addendum, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and
City Attorney.
Councilmember Pollock stated he asked for this item to be pulled so he
could abstain from voting as he has a pending business transaction with
the Moorpark Unified School District.
MOTION: Councilmember Millhouse moved and Councilmember Van Dam
seconded a motion to authorize the Mayor to execute the Addendum, subject to
final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney. The motion
carried by voice vote 4-0, Councilmember Pollock abstaining.
P. (SUCCESSOR AGENCY) Consider Addendum to Final Settlement and
Release Agreement by and Between Moorpark Unified School District, on
the One Hand, and the City of Moorpark and the Successor Agency to the
Redevelopment Agency of the City of Moorpark, on the Other Hand, in
Resolution of Disputes Concerning Payments and Credits Under a 1993
Pass Through Agreement. Staff Recommendation: Authorize the
Chairperson to execute the Addendum, subject to final language approval
by the Executive Director and General Counsel.
Agency Member Pollock stated he asked for this item to be pulled so he
could abstain from voting as he has a pending business transaction with
the Moorpark Unified School District.
MOTION: Agency Member Millhouse moved and Agency Member Van Dam
seconded a motion to authorize the Chairperson to execute the Addendum,
subject to final language approval by the Executive Director and General
Counsel. The motion carried by voice vote 4-0, Agency Member Pollock
abstaining.
Q. (SUCCESSOR AGENCY) Consider Resolutions Approving the Successor
Agency's Transfer of Property No. 1 (500 Los Angeles Avenue — APN
506-0-050-080), Property No. 2 (347 Moorpark Avenue —APN 511-0-101-
350), and Property No. 3 (467 High Street — APN 512-0-081-110) to the
City of Moorpark Pursuant to the Long Range Property Management Plan.
Staff Recommendation: 1) Adopt Resolution No. SA-2016-18 approving
the sale of Property No. 1 to the City of Moorpark; and 2) Adopt
Resolution No. SA-2016-19 approving the sale of Property No. 2 and
Property No. 3 to the City of Moorpark.
Executive Director Kueny stated staff asked that this item be pulled to
amend language in the resolution for Property No. 1 and for Attachment B
on stamped page 487.
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Ms. Sandifer provided a handout of these two pages showing in legislative
format the language recommended by Bond Counsel for the resolution for
Property No. 1 and a new Attachment B for the resolution for Properties
No. 2 and No. 3 to correct the property description.
MOTION: Agency Member Mikos moved and Agency Member Pollock seconded
a motion to: 1) Adopt Resolution No. SA-2016-18, as amended, approving the
sale of Property No. 1 to the City of Moorpark; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. SA-
2016-19, as amended, approving the sale of Property No. 2 and Property No. 3
to the City of Moorpark. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
11. ORDINANCES: (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
None.
12. CLOSED SESSION:
None was held.
Mr. Kueny announced the City Council after adjourning this meeting would go
back into closed session under the Special City Council meeting for continued
discussion of one case under Item 5.A, three cases under Item 5.B, and Items
5.E. and 5.F. on that the agenda.
13. ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Mayor Parvin seconded a motion to
adjourn the meeting in memory of Laura Ritchie-Rojas. The motion carried by
unanimous voice vote. The time was 9:47 p.m.
Janice S. Parvin, Mayor
ATTEST:
Maureen Benson, City Clerk
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