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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2017 0118 CC SA REG MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK Moorpark, California January 18, 2017 A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark and the Successor Agency was held on January 18, 2017, 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 6:36 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Parks and Recreation Commissioner, Steve Morgan led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Mikos, Pollock, Simons, 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; Captain John Reilly, Sheriffs Department; and Maureen Benson, City Clerk. 4. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS: A. Introduction of New City Employee, Valorie Flores, Administrative Assistant II in the Administrative Services Department. Mayor Parvin introduced new City employee, Valorie Flores, Administrative Assistant II in the Administrative Services Department. 5. PUBLIC COMMENT: Bruce Rokos, outgoing Chairman of the Board for the Moorpark Chamber of Commerce, announced January is Restaurant Month in Moorpark where patrons are encouraged to try out the more than 70 restaurants in Moorpark; and on Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 2 January 18, 2017 Friday, January 20 the Connection Breakfast sponsored by the Ventura County Credit Union will take place at the Moorpark Country Club at 7:30 a.m. Mr. Rokos introduced the new incoming Chairman of the Board, Richard Bulkhomer, owner of California Kettle Corn, who spoke about an upcoming event at the Moorpark Country Club on January 28 for the Community Awards where a tribute band "Ticket to Ride" will honor the Beatles. Roger Fearing and Tom Puckett, Moorpark residents, requested a future agenda item to discuss Moorpark becoming a Sanctuary City. 6. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA: CONSENSUS: It was the unanimous consensus of the Council to pull Item 10.1. from the Consent Calendar for individual consideration upon the request of Councilmember Pollock. CONSENSUS: It was the unanimous consensus of the Council to pull Item 10.J. from the Consent Calendar for individual consideration upon the request of Councilmember Simons. 7. ANNOUNCEMENTS, FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS, AND REPORTS ON MEETINGS/CONFERENCES ATTENDED BY COUNCILMEMBERS AND MAYOR: Councilmember Mikos announced the Economic Development Collaborative of Ventura County will be holding a 20th Anniversary meeting at the Spanish Hills Country Club in Camarillo on January 19 where a presentation will be given by Calleguas Municipal Water District on water rates. She reported at the last meeting of the Executive Committee of the EDCVC recommendations were made to use some additional funding to further the planning for the next step on broadband. Councilmember Pollock reported he had visited Abdul Sher-Jan, President and Chief Operating Officer of Energy Recovery Products, Inc. at the Patriot Center where the company develops power packs for LED lighting. Mr. Sher-Jan reported he has to rent a condominium in Moorpark for his employees from his Chinese manufacturing site China and is much in favor of a local hotel. Councilmember Pollock announced that Universal Devices in the San Fernando Valley is looking for Southern California Edison customers to participate in a pilot study on managing energy demand, and if interested, contact the company at 818-489-7672. Councilmember Pollock described a new law that went into effect this January 1st that implements stricter cell phones usage. The law prohibits holding a cell Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 3 January 18, 2017 phone. It must either be mounted on the car dashboard or other similar location at eye level of the driver. Captain Reilly elaborated that only one touch or one swipe is allowed to activate the phone. Mayor Parvin announced the first of three annual E-Waste and Paper Shredding events will take place on Saturday, January 21st at the Public Services Facility. Mayor Parvin announced the Ventura County Transportation Commission is collecting comments on transportation needs in the county and wants the public's input. Mayor Parvin announced three upcoming events at Arroyo Vista Recreation Center including Moorpark Has Talent, Winter Camp Moorpark, and Teen Valentine Cupcake Challenge. Mayor Parvin reported she had been busy this month with attending a City Selection Committee meeting; meeting with a non-profit organization called "Steared Up"; participated in a Ventura Council of Government meeting, met with the Aquatics Club, participated in an Oversight Board meeting, participated in the Moorpark Boys and Girls Club Appreciation event and attended a Chamber event at the Grinder restaurant. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None. 9. PRESENTATION/ACTION/DISCUSSION: A. Consider Appointments to the Arts, Parks and Recreation, and Planning Commissions. Staff Recommendation: Based upon presentations from the December 21, 2016 and the January 11, 2017, meetings, appoint five (5) Commissioners each, to serve on the Arts Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission, and Planning Commission for a two-year term expiring in 2018. Ms. Benson gave the staff report. There were no speakers. Mayor Parvin stated since there were only five applicants to fill the five Commission positions she would proceed with the nominations. MOTION: Mayor Parvin moved to nominate and Councilmember Van Dam seconded the nominations of Charles Blaugrund, Tana DeHaz, Rose Hoberg, Randall Pugh, and Carol Roullard to serve on the Arts Commission for a two- Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 4 January 18, 2017 year term expiring in December 2018. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Mayor Parvin solicited nominations from the Councilmembers for members of the Parks and Recreation Commission. There were none. MOTION: Mayor Parvin moved to nominate and Councilmember Mikos seconded the nomination of George Estrella to serve on the Parks and Recreation Commission for a two-year term expiring in December 2018. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. MOTION: Mayor Parvin moved to nominate and Councilmember Pollock seconded the nomination of Steve Morgan to serve on the Parks and Recreation Commission for a two-year term expiring in December 2018. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. MOTION: Mayor Parvin moved to nominate and Councilmember Van Dam seconded the nomination of Jesse Norwalt to serve on the Parks and Recreation Commission for a two-year term expiring in December 2018. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. MOTION: Mayor Parvin moved to nominate and Councilmember Pollock seconded the nomination of Thomas Pflaumer to serve on the Parks and Recreation Commission for a two-year term expiring in December 2018. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. MOTION: Mayor Parvin moved to nominate and Councilmember Simons seconded the nomination of Sandra Thompson to serve on the Parks and Recreation Commission for a two-year term expiring in December 2018. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Mayor Parvin solicited nominations from the Councilmembers for members of the Planning Commission. There were none. MOTION: Mayor Parvin moved to nominate and Councilmember Van Dam seconded the nomination of Debra Aquino to serve on the Planning Commission for a two-year term expiring in December 2018. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. MOTION: Mayor Parvin moved to nominate and Councilmember Simons seconded the nomination of Mark Di Cecco to serve on the Planning Commission for a two-year term expiring in December 2018. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. MOTION: Mayor Parvin moved to nominate and Councilmember Mikos seconded the nomination of Bruce Hamous to serve on the Planning Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 5 January 18, 2017 Commission for a two-year term expiring in December 2018. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. MOTION: Mayor Parvin moved to nominate and Councilmember Van Dam seconded the nomination of Adam Haverstock to serve on the Planning Commission for a two-year term expiring in December 2018. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. MOTION: Mayor Parvin moved to nominate and Councilmember Pollock seconded the nomination of Kipp Landis to serve on the Planning Commission for a two-year term expiring in December 2018. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. B. Consider a Resolution Concurring with the Community Development Director's Determination that Hotels Are Allowable Uses in the Sub- regional Retail/Commercial / Business Park (SR/C/BP) Land Use Designation of the Carlsberg Specific Plan, Subiect to a Conditional Use Permit and Making a Determination of Exemption from CEQA in Connection Therewith. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2017- Mr. Bobardt gave the staff report. A discussion followed among the Councilmembers and staff which focused on: 1) The status of the already approved Fairfield Inn to be built near the 23 freeway; 2) Interpreting a hotel as a similar use to what has already been approved for this site; 3) The hotel could not exceed existing requirements for height; and 4) Determining the process to be followed if this item is approved to be as follows: The pre-application to identify issues followed by review before the Planning Commission at a public hearing, and then on to the Council for a public hearing. The following residents of Serenata and Cantara developments spoke in opposition to considering hotels as allowable uses for the Carlsberg Specific Plan area citing: 1) Increased crime; 2) Late night hours contributing to noise pollution; 3) Increased traffic; 4) Decreased property values; Influx of transient people; and 5) One hotel is enough for Moorpark as there is one already approved for development. Kevin Standage Alice Landavazo Greg Vallejos Dieter Wolf Benjamin Williams Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 6 January 18, 2017 Bruce Rokos, representing the Moorpark Chamber of Commerce, spoke in favor of allowing hotels as an allowable use as a hotel is needed in the community and would contribute to local contractor jobs. Mark Ossola of M.W.Ossola Associates, Inc. and property owner of the site stated he was available for questions. He stated that a hotel would be a great tax revenue generator for the City. Mike Tingus of Lee & Associates, 26050 Mureau Road, Suite 101, Calabasas, California, representing the Carlsberg Family Trust, stated a hotel would be a service to help and support Moorpark with many large companies needing a place for business visitors to stay. Mr. Kueny stated if the Council decides not to approve staff's recommendation another option would be for the applicant to apply for a Specific Plan Amendment. This process would provide greater safe guards on development requirements. MOTION: Councilmember Pollock moved and Councilmember Mikos seconded a motion to not approve the staff recommendation and determined no hotel use is allowed in the SR/C/BP Land Use Designation of the Carlsberg Specific Plan. The motion carried by voice vote 4-1, Councilmember Simons dissenting. C. Consider Regular Meeting Schedule for City Council Standing Committees for Calendar Year 2017. Staff Recommendation: Approve Regular Meeting Schedule for Standing Committees for 2017. Ms. Benson gave the staff report. There were no speakers. A discussion followed among the Councilmembers and staff resulting in a decision to change the start time of the standing committee meetings due to the earlier start time for Council meetings. CONSENSUS: It was the unanimous consensus of the Council to approve the Regular Meeting Schedule for Standing Committees for 2017 with both the Community Economic Development Committee and the Finance, Administration, and Public Safety Committee to start at 5:45 p.m; and for the Transportation and Public Works Committee to start at 5:00 p.m. Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 7 January 18, 2017 10. CONSENT CALENDAR: (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) MOTION: Councilmember Van Dam moved and Mayor Parvin seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Items. 10.1. and 10.J, which were pulled for individual consideration. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. A. Consider Minutes of Joint City Council/Successor Agency/Disaster Council Meeting of November 16, 2016. Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes. B. Consider Minutes of Regular City Council/Successor Agency Meeting of December 7, 2016. Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes. C. Consider Minutes of Special City Council/Successor Agency Meeting of December 21, 2016. Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes. D. Consider Minutes of Regular City Council/Successor Agency Meeting of December 21, 2016. Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes. E. Consider Warrant Register for Fiscal Year 2016/17 — January 18, 2016. Staff Recommendation: Approve the warrant register. F. Consider and Review the Report Titled "Accounting of Fund Information As Required by Section 66006 of the California Government Code for Fiscal Year 2015/2016. Staff Recommendation: Receive and file report. G. Consider Update of Annual Investment Policy and Resolution Establishing the City of Moorpark's Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2016/17 and Rescinding Resolution No. 2015-3449. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2016-3572, rescinding Resolution No. 2015-3449. H. Consider Response to the Ventura County Grand Jury December 1, 2016 Final Report — Campaign Contributions Transparency. Staff Recommendation: Approve the draft response to the Grand Jury Report Form, and authorize the City Manager to sign and submit the response to the Ventura County Grand Jury. K. Consider Resolution Approving the City's Execution and Delivery of a Bond Proceeds Funding Agreement to Provide for the Transfer of Remaining Bond Proceeds for Projects. ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2017-3573, approving the City's execution and delivery of the Bonds Proceeds Funding Agreement and taking related actions. Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 8 January 18, 2017 L. (SUCCESSOR AGENCY) Consider Resolution Approving the Successor Agency's Execution and Delivery of a Bond Proceeds Funding Agreement to Provide for the Transfer of Remaining Bond Proceeds for Projects. ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. SA-2017-20, approving the Successor Agency's execution and delivery of the Bond Proceeds Funding Agreement and taking related actions. The following items were pulled for individual consideration. I. Consider Potential Establishment of Railroad Quiet Zone on Moorpark Avenue and Spring Road. Staff Recommendation: Do not move forward with establishing a Quiet Zone in the downtown area at this time. Councilmember Pollock stated he pulled this item so he could thank staff for researching this subject and for the quick response in preparing the agenda report. MOTION: Councilmember Pollock moved and Councilmember Mikos seconded the motion to concur with the staff recommendation not to move forward with establishing a Quiet Zone in the downtown area at this time. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. J. Consider Letter of Support to the Board of Supervisors for Initiation of Ventura County Wildlife Corridor Overlay Zone. Staff Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to send a letter on behalf of the City Council expressing support for the initiation of a new Wildlife Corridor Overlay Zone. Councilmember Simons stated he pulled this item to inquire where the exhibit map had come from and if there is an overlay plan currently in effect. Councilmember Mikos informed Councilmember Simons on the past history of the various groups involved in protecting wildlife corridors in Ventura County and the origin of the exhibit. She recommended Councilmember Simons contact the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy regarding how often the map is updated. MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember Simons seconded a motion to authorize the City Manager to send a letter to the Board of Supervisors on behalf to the city Council expressing support for the initiation of a new Wildlife Corridor Overlay Zone. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 9 January 18, 2017 11. ORDINANCES: (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) None. 12. CLOSED SESSION: Mr. Kueny requested the City Council go into closed session for discussion of one case each under Items 12.A. and 12.B. and Items 12.E. and 12.1. on the agenda. Mr. Ennis announced pursuant to Paragraph (2) of Subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9 that the facts and circumstances for the one case under Item 12.A. creating significant exposure to litigation consists of an assertion of a written contract claim threatening litigation. MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember Pollock seconded a motion to go into closed session for discussion of one case each under Items 12.A. and 12.B. and Items 12.E. and 12.1. on the agenda. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. The time was 8:25 p.m. A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation (Pursuant to Paragraphs (2) or (3) of Subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9: (Number of cases to be discussed -4) B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation (Pursuant to Paragraph (4) of Subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9: (Number of cases to be discussed — 4) E. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8) Property: APNs 500-0-281-465, 500-0-281-545, 500-0-292-015, 500-0-292-035, and 500-0-292-195 East of Moorpark College and North of the SR-118 in the City of Moorpark, CA City Negotiator: Steven Kueny, City Manager Negotiating Parties: The City of Moorpark and Waste Management of CA Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment I. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8) Property: APNs 500-0-281-165, 500-0-180-145, 500-0-180-155, 500-0- 180-195, 500-0-292-135, 500-0-292-215, 500-0-292-225, 500-0-120-065, 500-0-170-135, 500-0-180-125, 500-0-180-135, 500-0-180-165, 500-0- 180-175, 500-0-180-185, 500-0-180-205, 500-0-180-215, 500-0-180-225, Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 10 January 18, 2017 500-0-180-235, 500-0-180-255, 615-0-110-205, 615-0-110-215, and 615- 0-150-185, North and East of Moorpark College and North of the SR-118 City Negotiator: Steven Kueny, City Manager Negotiating Parties: The City of Moorpark and Coastline RE Holdings Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment Present in closed session were Councilmembers Mikos, Pollock, Simons, Van Dam, and Mayor Parvin; Steven Kueny, City Manager; Kevin Enns, City Attorney; Deborah Traffenstedt, Assistant City Manager; David Bobardt, Community Development Director; Jeremy Laurentowski, Parks and Recreation Director; and Brian Chong, Administrative Services Manager. The Council reconvened into open session at 8:43 p.m. Mr. Kueny stated one case each under Items 12.A. and 12.B. and Items 12.E. and 12.1. were discussed and there was no action to report. 13. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Parvin adjourned the meeting at 8:43 p.m. 1 :_ , (/ " _ X22 "L ' 4 :nice S. Parvin, Mayor ATTEST: o Maureen Benson, City Clerk ,_ . L '_ `