HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2017 0517 CC SA REG MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND
SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK
Moorpark, California May 17, 2017
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark and the Successor
Agency was held on May 17, 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 6:35 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Joseph Fiss, Economic Development and Planning Manager, 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; Shaun Kroes, Program Manager; Brian
Chong, Administrative Services Manager; Michael Ramirez,
Recreation Supervisor; Captain John Reilly, Sheriffs
Department; and Maureen Benson, City Clerk.
4. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS:
A. Recognition of Outgoing Teen Council Members.
Mayor Parvin and Recreation Supervisor, Michael Ramirez presented
Certificates of Recognition to the outgoing 2016/2017 Teen Council
members Melody Espinosa, Caroline Gratke, Delia Hamm, Brandon
Jimenez, Trish Khandelwal, Jett Landis, Nicolette Sichmeller, Diana
Spencer, Vivek Thiyagarajan, Daniel Vargas, and Matthew Waters.
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5. PUBLIC COMMENT:
None.
6. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
None.
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS, FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS, AND REPORTS ON
MEETINGS/CONFERENCES ATTENDED BY COUNCILMEMBERS AND
MAYOR:
Councilmember Pollock reported he and Councilmember Simons met with Susan
Mulligan, General Manager of Calleguas Municipal Water District and described
their tour of the well field near Grimes Canyon Road and a visit to the Calleguas
pump station on Spring Road.
Councilmember Pollock reported on his meeting with the County Health
Community Grant Leadership Team to discuss the health of Ventura County and
stated it has been determined that life expectancy is influenced by where you live
with its positive impacts for access to healthy foods and low exposure to second-
hand smoke.
Councilmember Pollock reported he and Councilmember Simons had attended a
General Assembly meeting of the Southern California Association of
Governments (SCAG) where a new panel of officers was voted upon.
Councilmember Mikos reported today she had attended a meeting in Los
Angeles at the Small Business Development Center where the Economic
Development Collaborative of Ventura County (EDCVC) received one of the top
awards for the most work accomplished to improve businesses in the area of
exports/imports. She reminded businesses that they may be eligible for free
consulting and/or loan capital for their businesses from EDCVC.
Councilmember Mikos reported she had attended the Moorpark Chamber of
Commerce Community Awards ceremony at the Moorpark Country Club on May
16 and congratulated all the winners of awards.
Councilmember Simons congratulated Mayor Parvin for having received the
Legend Award at the Community Awards ceremony.
Councilmember Simons reported the SCAG meeting he attended gave him the
opportunity to meet with the arm of the Southern California Edison (SCE) that
does all the Broadband connectivity studies. He also stated that since the City is
purchasing the light poles from SCE, staff may want to investigate SCE's
findings.
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Councilmember Van Dam announced last week was Teacher Appreciation Week
and thanked all the Moorpark Unified School District officials and staff for making
education in Moorpark great.
Councilmember Van Dam reported the Moorpark Kiwanis Club, with the
assistance of the U.S. Postal Service, collected over 4 tons of food stuffs for the
Moorpark Food Pantry on their May 20th food drive.
Mayor Parvin announced the Moorpark Morning Rotary Club is sponsoring a free
Field of Valor event on May 29th at Tierra Rejada Park where American flags will
be proudly displayed with each dedicated in honor of, and in memory of, a
deceased friend or family member who proudly served in the armed forces. The
net proceeds from flag purchases will go directly to support local veterans and
the families of deployed military.
Mayor Parvin announced registration is now open for summer recreation
programs at Arroyo Vista Recreation Center which offers a variety of great
summer activities including Camp Moorpark, Adventure Camp, recreation
classes for all ages, and sports leagues.
Mayor Parvin announced the City's second Free Paper Shredding and E-Waste
Event of the year are scheduled for May 20th at the Moorpark Public Services
Facility.
Mayor Parvin announced the Moorpark Summer Youth Bus Pass for anyone
under the age of 21 is now on sale at City Hall and Arroyo Vista Recreation
Center.
Councilmember Simons announced the Moorpark Boys and Girls Club, which
supports over 400 Moorpark youth with after-school programs, is holding its 26th
Annual Dinner and Auction Gala on April 6th at Cal Lutheran College.
Mayor Parvin reported the Moorpark Relay for Life took place successfully on
May 6th-7th.
Councilmember Mikos reported she and Mayor Parvin met with Waste
Management GI Industries representatives regarding a franchise agreement.
Mayor Parvin reported that after 2 years of work the Local Area Formation
Commission (LAFCO) has finalized its Guidelines for Agricultural Mitigation.
Mayor Parvin reported she attended the Ventura Council of Governments
meeting where Rick Lemmo, Senior Vice-President of Caruso Development,
shared his insights regarding the ever-changing shopping center market.
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Councilmember Parvin thanked the Moorpark Chamber of Commerce for their
great Community Awards Event, which had a turnout of over 150 people.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Consider an Ordinance Approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No.
2017-02, An Amendment to Chapter 17.20 (Uses by Zone) of Title 17
(Zoning) of the Moorpark Municipal Code to Address Marijuana and
Medical Marijuana Cultivation, Tobacco Sales Including Electronic
Cigarettes, Drive-Through Facilities, Check Cashing, Payday Loan, and
Vehicle Title Loan Establishments, and Massage Establishments; and
Making a Determination that This Action is Exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act. Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the public
hearing, accept public testimony and close the public hearing; 2) Introduce
Ordinance No. 447, approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2017-
02, for first reading, waive full reading, and place this ordinance on the
agenda for June 7, 2017 regular meeting for purposes of providing second
reading and adoption of the ordinance.
Mr. Fiss gave the staff report.
A discussion among the Councilmembers and staff focused on: 1) How
grandfathered, non-conforming businesses would become aware of
changing circumstances that would require their compliance with the new
laws; and 2) Whether stand-alone ATMs located in various businesses
would be considered a bank.
Mr. Kueny responded to Council concerns stating the definition of ATMs
as banks would be added to allow stand-alone ATMs in C and M1 zones
with proper permits. He stated staff would notify tenants and property
owners of what circumstances would make a non-conforming,
grandfathered business subject to the new laws.
Mayor Parvin opened the public hearing.
There were no speakers.
Mayor Parvin closed the public hearing.
Mr. Ennis read the title of Ordinance No. 447.
MOTION: Councilmember Van Dam moved and Councilmember Pollock
seconded a motion to Introduce Ordinance No. 447, as amended for the
inclusion of ATMs, and approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2017-02,
for first reading, waive full reading, and place this ordinance on the agenda for
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June 7, 2017 regular meeting for purposes of providing second reading and
adoption of the ordinance. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
MOTION: Mayor Parvin and Councilmember Mikos moved to direct staff to notify
non-conforming, grandfathered business tenants and property owners of what
circumstances would make them subject to the new laws.
B. Consider Resolution Updating Staff Billing Rates and Finding This Action
Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. Staff
Recommendation: 1) Open the public hearing, accept public testimony,
and close the public hearing; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2017-3596.
ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED
Mr. Ahlers gave the staff report.
Mayor Parvin opened the public hearing.
There were no speakers.
Mayor Parvin closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Councilmember Pollock moved and Mayor Parvin seconded a motion
to adopt Resolution No. 2017-3596 updating staff billing rates and finding this
action exempt from the CEQA. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
9. PRESENTATION/ACTION/DISCUSSION:
A. Consider Presentations from Applicants to Fill Vacancies on the Library
Board. Staff Recommendation: 1) Hear presentations from applicants;
and 2) Determine date(s) in June for the second round of interviews and
appointments.
Ms. Benson gave the staff report.
The City Council heard presentations from Library Board applicants
Sherman Clayton, John Slifko, Ivan Yeung, and Candice Sunseri.
CONSENSUS: It was the unanimous consensus of the Council to defer
appointment to the Library Board until the June 21 regular meeting to allow for
the presentation from the final applicant at either the June 7 or June 21 regular
meeting.
B. Consider an Ordinance Amending Chapter 8.32 (Regulating Smoking in
Public Places) of Title 8 (Health and Safety) of the Moorpark Municipal
Code. Staff Recommendation: Introduce Ordinance No. 448 for first
reading, waive full reading and place this ordinance on the agenda for the
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June 7, 2017 regular meeting for purposes of providing second reading
and adoption of the ordinance.
Mr. Chong gave the staff report stating this ordinance will bring Moorpark
current with state law and include marijuana and vaping regulations. Any
additional actions directed by Council could be brought back in a
subsequent ordinance.
Councilmember Mikos reported she had a conversation with Moorpark
resident Esha Chhabra about second-hand smoke.
A discussion followed among the Councilmembers and staff regarding: 1)
The Area Housing Authority's apartment complexes in Moorpark
prohibition on smoking; 2) Legality of specifying the size of packaging for
cigars; 3) Moorpark Unified School District ban on smoking; 4) The
Ventura County Community College District prohibition on smoking at all
campuses, which includes Moorpark College; 5) Third-hand smoke; 6)
Number of citations written for violations of current smoking law in
Moorpark, licensing and inspection of current retail sellers of smoking
products, and occasional stings using Police Explorers to cite minors who
violate alcohol or cigarette laws ; 8) Requiring a separate yearly permit for
tobacco sellers; and 9) Including multi-unit housing as well as single-family
homes in restrictions on second-hand smoke by declaring it a nuisance.
Barry Groveman, former Mayor of the City of Calabasas, spoke in regard
to the success of their anti-smoking ordinance and offered his assistance
to the City as a resource.
Esha Chhabra, a Moorpark resident, described her family's experience
with second-hand smoke from a neighboring residence and requested the
Council define second-hand smoke as a nuisance in the new law.
In response to Councilmember Pollock's request to have second-hand
smoke declared a public nuisance, Mr. Ennis stated staff would need time
to craft a defensible and clear definition for both single-family and multi-
family residential.
Mr. Ennis read the title of Ordinance No. 448.
MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember Van Dam
seconded a motion to Introduce Ordinance No. 448 for first reading, waive full
reading and place this ordinance on the agenda for the June 7, 2017 regular
meeting for purposes of providing second reading and adoption of the ordinance.
The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
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CONSENSUS: It was the unanimous consensus of the Council to direct staff to
address second-hand smoke in private places in a subsequent report to Council.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, a recess was declared. The time was 9:15 p.m. The
Council meeting reconvened at 9:27 p.m.
C. Consider Moorpark City Transit Evaluation Final Report, Including
Proposed Route and Schedule Changes; and, Consider Resolution
Establishing Fares for Moorpark City Transit Services and Rescinding
Resolution No. 2015-3414. Staff Recommendation: 1) Approve the
Moorpark City Transit Evaluation Final Report; 2) Approve
Nelson\Nygaard's Preferred Service Concept (Attachment 2) with staff's
Adjusted Preferred Concept Schedule (Attachment 3) and direct staff to
finalize an updated Ride Guide, subject to final approval by the City
Manager, with an effective date of August 7, 2017; 3) Adopt Resolution
No. 2017- , establishing the fares for the Moorpark City Transit Fixed
Routes, Senior Dial-A-Ride and Disabled Paratransit Services; 4) Direct
staff to formally evaluate Moorpark City Transit services every three years
and present recommended changes to the Transportation and Public
Works Standing Committee prior to forwarding to City Council (draft report
to be due January 2021).
Mr. Kroes gave the staff report.
Gary Mussell, a Moorpark resident of Villa del Arroyo, thanked Mr. Kroes
for meeting with 30 residents of Villa del Arroyo and requested
consideration for adding one more bus route to this location.
Chuck Hamm, a Moorpark resident, stated a cost analysis shows each
year the City is losing more money on the bus services and Dial-A-Ride
should be considered by residents as an alternative.
Ms. Benson read one Written Statement card from Karen Walden, a
Moorpark resident, stating the need to keep the bus route for the Christian
Barrett and Walnut Creek neighborhoods.
A discussion followed among the Councilmembers and staff regarding the
1) Costs of Dial-A-Ride to seniors and the disabled; 2) Elimination of the
fare increase for seniors and the disabled; and 3) Adding one more bus
trip to Villa del Arroyo.
MOTION: Councilmember Pollock moved and Councilmember Van Dam
seconded a motion to: 1) Approve the Moorpark City Transit Evaluation Final
Report; 2) Approve Nelson\Nygaard's Preferred Service Concept with staff's
Adjusted Preferred Concept Schedule and direct staff to finalize an updated Ride
Guide, as amended to include one more bus trip to Villa del Arroyo, subject to
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final approval by the City Manager, with an effective date of August 7, 2017; 3)
Direct staff to formally evaluate Moorpark City Transit services every three years
and present recommended changes to the Transportation and Public Works
Standing Committee prior to forwarding to City Council (draft report to be due
January 2021). The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
D. Consider Mission Statement, Priorities, Goals and Objectives for Fiscal
Year 2017/2018 and Fiscal Year 2018/2019. Staff Recommendation:
Approve Mission Statement, Goals and Objectives for FY 2017/2018 and
FY 2018/2019 with formal review in May 2019, determine which, if any,
objectives are to be referred to a Standing Committee, and select 10-20
objectives as City Priority Objectives.
Mr. Kueny gave the staff report.
There were no speakers.
A discussion followed among the Councilmembers and staff regarding: 1)
Adding back into the Community Development Department goals 2-5 year
goal to provide linkage between City and Happy Camp Canyon Regional
Park; 2) Move the study of Broadband in the City to be a Priority for the 0-
2 year timeframe; and 3) Add becoming a SMART City to a current
objective.
CONSENSUS: It was the unanimous consensus of the Council to approve the
report with the addition of a sixth goal to address open space and watershed
protection with formal review scheduled for May 2019, and to modify the
objectives as indicated during discussion with no additional objectives referred to
Standing Committees.
E. Consider Proposed Operating and Capital Improvement Budget for the
Fiscal Year 2017/2018. Staff Recommendation: Receive the budget and
set a workshop at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 24, 2017.
Mr. Kueny gave the staff report.
There were no speakers
CONSENSUS: It was the unanimous consensus of the Council to make the
three suggested changes; to receive the budget; and to set a budget workshop
for 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 24, 2017.
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10. CONSENT CALENDAR: (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember Pollock seconded a
motion to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by unanimous roll call
vote.
A. Consider Minutes of Special Joint City Council/Parks and Recreation
Commission Meeting of March 29, 2017. Staff Recommendation:
Approve the minutes.
B. Consider Minutes of Special Joint City Council/Library Board Meeting of
March 29, 2017. Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes.
C. Consider Minutes of Special City Council/Successor Agency Meeting of
May 3, 2017. Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes.
D. Consider Warrant Register for Fiscal Year 2016/17 — May 17, 2017. Staff
Recommendation: Approve the warrant register.
E. Consider Resolution Authorizing Employees with Certain Job
Classifications to Act As a Public Officer to Enforce Vehicle Parking
Violations of State Statute or City Ordinance and Rescinding Resolution
No. 2014-3351. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2017-3597,
rescinding Resolution No. 2014-3351.
F. Consider Agreement with RJR Engineering Group, LLC, for Stormwater
Inspection Services. Staff Recommendation: Award Agreement to RJR
Engineering Group, LLC, and authorize the City Manager to execute the
Agreement in the amount of$19,923.44, with a contingency of$2,076.56 for
a total not to exceed amount of $22,000.00, subject to final language
approval by the City Manager.
G. Consider Amendment No. 16 to Agreement with Pacific Sweep LLC for
Street Sweeping Services. Staff Recommendation: Authorize the City
Manager to sign Amendment No. 16 to the Agreement with Pacific Sweep
LLC for Street Sweeping Services, adding the issuance of key cards and
extending the Agreement until December 31, 2017, subject to final language
approval by the City Manager.
H. Consider Surety Bond Exoneration (Bond Nos. 104324727, K08742832,
K08850902 and SU1100424) for Shea Homes LP, Tract 5133 and Tract
5425. Staff Recommendation: Authorize the City Clerk to fully exonerate
Surety Bonds Nos. 104324727, K08742832, K08850902 and SU1100424
for Tract 5133 and Tract 5425.
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11. ORDINANCES: (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
None.
12. CLOSED SESSION:
Mr. Kueny requested the City Council go into closed session for discussion of
three cases under Items 12.B and Items 12.E and 12.F on the agenda.
MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember Van Dam seconded a
motion to adjourn to closed session for a discussion of three cases under Item 12.B and
Items 12.E and 12.F on the agenda. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. The
time was 10:59 p.m.
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
F. 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,
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 Ennis, City
Attorney; Deborah Traffenstedt, Assistant City Manager; David Bobardt,
Community Development Director; and Brian Chong, Administrative Services
Manager.
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The Council reconvened into open session at 11:20 p.m. Mr. Kueny stated three
cases under Item 12.B. and Items 12.E. and 12.F. were discussed and there was
no action to report.
13. ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Parvin adjourned the meeting at 11:20 p.m.
4ce S. Parvin, Mayor
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