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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND
SUUCESSON AGENCY OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK
Moorpark, California July 19, 2017
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark and the Successor
Agency was held on July 19, 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 6:44 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
City Engineer/Public Works Director Sean Corrigan 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;
Ron Ahlers, Finance Director; David Bobardt, Community
Development Director; Jeremy Laurentowski, Parks and
Recreation Director; Sean Corrigan, City Engineer/Public
Works Department; Captain John Reilly, Sheriffs
Department; and Maureen Benson, City Clerk.
4. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS:
A. Presentation of Ventura County Fair Poster for 2017.
A representative from the Ventura County Fair presented the Council with
the 2017 Ventura County Fair Poster.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Dr. Samuel Slomowitz, a local oncologist practicing in Simi Valley and Thousand
Oaks and currently the Cancer Committee Chairman at Simi Valley Hospital and
also sit on the Cancer Committee at Los Robles Hospital offered information on
the dangers of second-hand smoke. Councilmember Mikos requested Dr.
Slomowitz offer his contact information to staff who are working on the City's
smoking ordinance.
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Bruce Rokos, a member of the Moorpark Chamber Board of Directors stated he
wanted to make it clear the Board runs the Chamber not the CEO of the
Chamber. Mr. Rokos described upcoming events offered by the Chamber
including a free breakfast at the Moorpark Country Club, the annual Mixer, a free
barbeque in the Chamber parking lot, Country Days with its parade and
Mammoth run sponsored by the Moorpark Rotary.
6. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
CONSENSUS: It was the unanimous consensus of the Council to pull Item 10.A. from
the Consent Calendar upon the request of Councilmember Mikos.
CONSENSUS: It was the unanimous consensus of the Council to pull Item 10.1. from
the Consent Calendar upon the request of Mayor Parvin.
CONSENSUS: It was the unanimous consensus of the Council to hear Items 9.A. and
9.B. following Item 8.A. on the agenda upon the request of staff.
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS, FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS, AND REPORTS ON
MEETINGS/CONFERENCES ATTENDED BY COUNCILMEMBERS AND
MAYOR:
Councilmember Mikos reported she and Councilmember Pollock had attended
the Channel Counties League of Cities event in Santa Barbara, which took place
at the Moxi, The Wolf Museum of Innovation. The guest speakers were Monique
Limon, 37th District California Assembly Member and Carolyn Coleman,
Executive Director of the League of California Cities spoke in support of local
control.
Councilmember Mikos announced on July 8, she participated in the First Annual
Ruben Castro 5K Charity Run-Walk held at Moorpark College.
Councilmember Pollock reported he also attended the Channel Counties League
of Cities event. He explained how the League divides the state into divisions so
that three to four times a year nearby cities can meet with their colleagues
Councilmember Pollock reported on July 11, he attended a Moorpark Chamber
of Commerce mixer hosted by the local branch of the Ventura County Credit
Union.
Councilmember Pollock announced a future event where Mike Winters, local
historian will be leading a walking tour of downtown on July 22 beginning from
the Moorpark Library.
Councilmember Pollock announced Moorpark College where he sits on the
Foundation Board of Directors, is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a gala at
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the Reagan Library on August 26. The proceeds of the event will support the
"Moorpark College Promise" to make tuition free to graduating high school
seniors at Moorpark College.
Councilmember Simons reported he attended the Chamber Mixer at the local
branch of the Ventura County Credit Union on July 11.
Councilmember Simons reported on July 13 he gathered with a group at the
Lucky Fools restaurant to discuss a non-profit community garden.
Councilmember Van Dam announced it is Taco Tuesday at McGregor's so
support local business and give it a try.
Mayor Parvin announced changes to the Moorpark City Transit Route 1 and
Route 2 take effect August 7 and Moorpark Transit Ride Guides will be available
the first week of August.
Mayor Parvin reported she participated in Ventura Council of Government's
discussion on earthquake preparedness where Dr. Lucy Jones was the speaker.
Mayor Parvin stated she also participated in the legislation meeting with VCOG
this week.
Mayor Parvin stated she had a 30 minute interview with representatives of
Southern California Edison which is conducting a survey on how Moorpark feels
about their service.
Mayor Parvin reported she attended the Oversight Board meeting on July 18 and
the Local Agency Formation Commission meeting this morning, July 19.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Consider Ordinance Approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2017-
04; an Amendment to Chapter 17.40 (Sign Regulations) and Chapter
17.41 (Wireless Communications Facilities) of Title 17 (Zoning) of the
Moorpark Municipal Code to Allow Signage on Certain Wireless Facilities
in Certain Locations; and Resolution Approving Conditional Use Permit
No. 2016-05; and Modification No. 2 to Commercial Planned Development
No. 2004-03 for Construction and Operation of a Major Wireless
Communications Facility within a 48-Foot High Tower at White Sage Road
(Warehouse Discount Center Site), with Signage on the Tower, and
Determining that These Actions Are Exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), on the Application of Matt Vigil
(Vinculums) on Behalf of Verizon Wireless. 1) Open the public hearing,
accept public testimony, and close the public; 2) Introduce Ordinance No.
450, approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2017-04, for first
reading, which includes the determination of exemption under the
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California Environmental Quality Act, waive full reading, and place this
ordinance on the agenda for an adjourned regular meeting to be held at
6:30 p.m. on July 26, 2017, for purposes of providing second reading and
adoption of the ordinance; and 3) Adopt Resolution No. 2017-3614.
Mr. Bobardt gave the staff report.
Mayor Parvin opened the public hearing.
A lengthy discussion followed among the Councilmembers and staff
regarding the number of signs on the tower, the colors of the signs, the
size of the sign, the size of the lettering on the sign, and the materials
used to create the structure.
Matt Vigil representing Vinculums on behalf of Verizon Wireless described
the installation of the sign and the reasoning behind choosing this location.
Tom Schlender, property owner and President of Warehouse Discount
Center, 14339 White Sage Road, Moorpark, spoke in favor of the signage
as it supports local businesses. He expressed concerns over the
restriction on colors for the signs as each business has a recognizable
color logo.
Bruce Rokos, Chairman of the Moorpark Chamber of Commerce, spoke in
support of all three businesses being represented on the sign. Mr. Rokos
spoke as a sign professional expressing his concerns about any future
need to patch and match the paint color on the stucco exterior. He
suggested a sign program would be beneficial for future changes to the
structure and regulate the lighting.
Steve Budnick, of Conejo Valley Signs, 1390 Flynn Road Suite F,
Camarillo, described the face-lit lettering for the sign.
Mayor Parvin closed the public hearing.
Another lengthy discussion followed among the Councilmembers and staff
for the following changes in the ordinance in regard to increasing the size
of the sign to 160 feet to accommodate all three businesses, using the
logo colors of each business, limiting the minimum size of lettering to 10-
feet; and to add guidelines and restrictions on the details of the sign to the
conditions of approval.
Mr. Ennis read the title of Ordinance No. 450.
MOTION: Councilmember Pollock moved and Councilmember Van Dam
seconded a motion to: 1) Introduce Ordinance No. 450, approving Zoning
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Ordinance Amendment No. 2017-04 as amended for size to increase to 160-feet;
individual logo colors for the three businesses; a minimum letter size of 10-feet;
and adding sign guidelines to the conditions of approval, for first reading, which
includes the determination of exemption under the California Environmental
Quality Act, waive full reading, and place this ordinance on the agenda for an
adjourned regular meeting to be held at 6:30 p.m. on July 26, 2017, for purposes
of providing second reading and adoption of the ordinance; and 3) Adopt
Resolution No. 2017-3614. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, Items 9.A. and 9.B. were heard.
9. PRESENTATION/ACTION/DISCUSSION:
A. Consider Presentation on Community Health Assessment 2017 Report.
Staff Recommendation: Hear presentation from Rigoberto Vargas, Public
Health Director for Ventura County.
Rigoberto Vargas, Public Health Director for Ventura County gave a
presentation on the Community Health Assessment 2017 Report as it
applies to the City of Moorpark.
B. Consider Presentation on Ventura County Housing Trust Fund Update.
Staff Recommendation: Hear presentation from Linda Brunschweiger,
CEO of the Ventura County Housing Trust Fund.
Linda Brunschweiger, CEO of the Ventura County Housing Trust Fund
gave an update.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, Item 8.B. was heard.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
B. Consider Ordinance Approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2017-
03, an Amendment to Chapter 17.64 (Density Bonus Provisions) of Title
17 (Zoning) of the Moorpark Municipal Code to Address Changes in State
Law Related to Density Bonuses, Concessions, and Incentives, and
Determining 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.
451, approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2017-03, for first
reading, which includes the determination of exemption under the
California Environmental Quality Act, waive full reading, and place this
ordinance on the agenda for an adjourned regular meeting to be held at
6:30 p.m. on July 26, 2017, for purposes of providing second reading and
adoption of the ordinance.
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Mr. Bobardt gave the staff report.
Mayor Parvin opened the public hearing.
There were no speakers.
Mayor Parvin closed the public hearing.
Mr. Ennis read the title of Ordinance No. 451.
MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember Van dam
seconded a motion to 2) Introduce Ordinance No. 451, approving Zoning
Ordinance Amendment No. 2017-03, for first reading, which includes the
determination of exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act, waive
full reading, and place this ordinance on the agenda for an adjourned regular
meeting to be held at 6:30 p.m. on July 26, 2017, for purposes of providing
second reading and adoption of the ordinance. The motion carried by
unanimous voice vote.
9. PRESENTATION/ACTION/DISCUSSION:
C. Consider Update on Tierra Rejada Road Streetscape Revitalization
Project (Project No. M0031). Staff Recommendation: 1) Authorize staff to
complete the construction documents for the Tierra Rejada Road
streetscape revitalization project consistent with the approved design
concept and Agreement with Architerra; 2) Authorize staff to prepare bid
documents and solicit bids for the removal of groundcover, with a bid
option for the installation of bark mulch in the center median islands along
Tierra Rejada Road; and 3) Approve plans and authorize staff to solicit
bids for the construction of a supplemental irrigation system for the Coast
Redwood trees on Tierra Rejada Road.
Mr. Laurentowski gave the staff report, and explained that one plant
species needs to be removed from the approved design concept plan; and '
therefore, staff recommendation number one should not be approved at
this time.
There were no speakers.
MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Mayor Parvin seconded a motion
to: Eliminate staff recommendation No. 1; 2) Authorize staff to prepare bid
documents and solicit bids for the removal of groundcover, with a bid option for
the installation of bark mulch in the center median islands along Tierra Rejada
Road; and 3) Approve plans and authorize staff to solicit bids for the construction
of a supplemental irrigation system for the Coast Redwood trees on Tierra
Rejada Road. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
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D. Consider an Ordinance Amending Section 2.12.100 of Chapter 2.12, City
Manager, of the Moorpark Municipal Code to Reduce Potential Severance
Pay and Benefits, and Making a Determination of Exemption Pursuant to
the California Environmental Quality Act. Staff Recommendation: 1) Prior
to a motion to introduce the ordinance to amend the Municipal Code, the
Mayor shall make an oral summary report for compliance with Section
54953(c)(3) of the Government Code as follows: "Staff is recommending
the City Council approve an ordinance amending Section 2.12.100 of the
Municipal Code to include a reduction of the severance pay for involuntary
removal from office for a city manager employed prior to January 1, 2016,
to a lump sum equal to 4 weeks of salary and benefits for each year of
service to a maximum of 36 weeks of salary and benefits; and to restrict
the involuntary severance pay for a city manager first employed on or after
January 1, 2016, toa cash severance as specified in a written
employment agreement, provided the maximum amount of severance
shall not exceed 52 weeks of salary and in addition may provide for the
payment of health benefits consistent with the limitations of Government
Code Sections 53260 and 53261 and the City's medical insurance
provider"; and 2) Introduce Ordinance No. 452 for first reading, which
includes the determination of exemption under the California
Environmental Quality Act, waive full reading, and place this ordinance on
the agenda for an adjourned regular meeting to be held at 6:30 p.m. on
July 26, 2017, for purposes of providing second reading and adoption of
the ordinance. ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED
Mr. Ennis gave the staff report.
There were no speakers.
Mayor Parvin madethe following oral summary report: "Staff is
recommending the City Council approve an ordinance amending Section
2.12.100 of the Municipal Code to include a reduction of the severance
pay for involuntary removal from office for a city manager employed prior
to January 1, 2016, to a lump sum equal to 4 weeks of salary and benefits
for each year of service to a maximum of 36 weeks of salary and benefits;
and to restrict the involuntary severance pay for a city manager first
employed on or after January 1, 2016, to a cash severance as specified in
a written employment agreement, provided the maximum amount of
severance shall not exceed 52 weeks of salary and in addition may
provide for the payment of health benefits consistent with the limitations of
Government Code Sections 53260 and 53261 and the City's medical
insurance provider."
Mr. Ennis read the title of Ordinance No. 452.
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MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember Van Dam
seconded a motion to introduce Ordinance No. 452 for first reading, which
includes the determination of exemption under the California Environmental
Quality Act, waive full reading, and place this ordinance on the agenda for an
adjourned regular meeting to be held at 6:30 p.m. on July 26, 2017, for purposes
of providing second reading and adoption of the ordinance.. The motion carried
by unanimous roll call vote.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR: (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
MOTION: Councilmember Pollock moved and Councilmember Van Dam seconded a
motion to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Items 10.A, 10.E, and
10.1, which were pulled for individual consideration. The motion carried by unanimous
roll call vote.
B. Consider Minutes of Special 6:15 p.m. City Council Meeting of July 5,
2017. Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes.
C. Consider Warrant Register for Fiscal Year 2016/17 — July 19, 2017. Staff
Recommendation: Approve the warrant register.
D. Consider Warrant Register for Fiscal Year 2017/18 — July 19, 2017. Staff
Recommendation: Approve the warrant register.
F. Consider Surety Bond Exoneration for Pardee Homes Work within the
Boundaries of Tract 5045. Staff Recommendation: Authorize the City
Clerk to fully exonerate nine Pardee Homes Surety Bonds for work within
the boundaries of Tract 5034 as detailed in the agenda report.
G. Consider Rejection of Claim from: Teresa Torrijos. Staff
Recommendation: Reject the claim and direct staff to send a standard
rejection letter to the claimant.
H. Consider Resection of Claim from: Mercury Insurance for Alberto Ceja.
Staff Recommendation: Reject the claim and direct staff to send a
standard rejection letter to the claimant.
J. Consider Agreement with Away We Grow Preschool, LLC, for Contract
Instructor Services at the Arroyo Vista Recreation Center. Staff
Recommendation: Approve the Agreement and authorize the City
Manager to execute the Agreement, subject to final language approval by
the City Manager.
K. Consider Authorization for Recordation of the Notice of Completion for.
Recreational Trail Project and Release of Bonds in Accordance with the
Contact. Staff Recommendation: Authorize the City Clerk to file the
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Notice of Completion, and release the project bonds as outlined in the
agenda report.
L. Consider Geotechnical Report for Civic Center Site. Staff
Recommendation: Receive and file report.
M. Consider Award of Bid for Pavement Rehabilitation Project at Arroyo Vista
Community Park and Lassen Avenue Pedestrian/Bike Lane Maintenance
to Berry General Engineering Contractors, Inc. and Resolution Amending
the Fiscal Year 2017/18 Budget to Fund the Project. Staff
Recommendation: 1) Authorize award of Agreement for Pavement
Rehabilitation Project at Arroyo Vista Community Park and the Lassen
Avenue Pedestrian/Bike Lane Maintenance (M0032 and L0078) to Berry
General Engineering Contractors, Inc. for the contract amount of
$457,847.20, plus a project contingency of $45,784.00 for a total
construction cost of $503,631.20; and authorize the City Manager to sign
the Agreement, subject to final language approval of the City Manager;
and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2017-3615, amending the FY 2017/18
Budget to fully fund the project as described in the agenda report. ROLL
CALL VOTE REQUIRED
N. Consider Response to Final Report of the Ventura County Grand Jury
2016-2017 on Water Consideration for Cities. Staff Recommendation:
Approve the draft response to the Grand Jury report findings and
recommendations and authorize the Mayor to sign and submit the
response to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court.
The following items were pulled for individual consideration.
A. Consider Minutes of Special 5:30 p.m. City Council Meeting of July 5,
2017. Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes.
Councilmember Mikos stated the minutes would need to be amended to
remove Item 5.E. from the Closed Session discussion as this was not
heard at the July 5, 2017 meeting.
MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Mayor Parvin seconded a motion to
approve the minutes of the Special 5:30 p.m. City Council meeting of July 5,
2017, as amended to delete Item 5.E. from Closed Session discussion. The
motion carried by unanimous voice call vote
E. Consider Plans and Authorization to Advertise for Public Bids for Repair of
a Slope Failure on Lot Q within Meridian Hills Tract 5187-1. Staff
Recommendation: Approve the design for the project and authorize staff
to advertise for construction public bids.
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Councilmember Pollock stated he must abstain from participation in voting
on this item as he is a resident of Meridian Hills and this would pose a
conflict of interest.
MOTION: Mayor Parvin moved and Councilmember Van Dam seconded a
motion to approve the design for the repair of a slope failure on Lot Q within
Meridian Hills Tract 5187-1 and authorize staff to advertise for construction public
bids. The motion carried by 4-0 voice vote, Councilmember Pollock abstaining.
I. Consider City Co-sponsorship of the Rotary Club of Moorpark Noontime
2017 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 must abstain from this item as she is a Rotary
Club member.
MOTION: Councilmember Pollock moved and Councilmember Van Dam
seconded a motion to approve City co-sponsorship of the Rotary Club of
Moorpark Noontime 2017 Moorpark Mammoth Run event 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
4-0 voice vote, Mayor Parvin abstaining.
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 under Item 12.A. and two cases under Item 12.B. on the agenda.
Mr. Ennis announced the facts and circumstances for going into closed session
for Item 12.A. are covered under Paragraph (2) of Subdivision (d) with no further
announcement at this time.
MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember Pollock seconded a
motion to go into closed session for discussion of one case under Item 12.A. and two
cases under Item 12.B. on the agenda. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
The time was 9:48 p.m.
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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)
Present in closed session were Councilmembers Mikos, Pollock, Simons, Van
Dam, and Mayor Parvin; Steven Kueny, City Manager; and Kevin Ennis, City
Attorney.
The Council reconvened into open session at 10:50 p.m. Mr. Kueny stated one
case under Item 12. A. and two cases under Item 12.B. were discussed and
there was no action to report.
13. ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Parvin adjourned the Regular Meeting of July 19, 2017, Wednesday, July 26,
2017, at 6:30 p.m. to be held at the Moorpark Community Center, 799 Moorpark
Avenue. The time was 10:50 p.m.
Janice S. Parvin, Mayor
ATTEST:
Maureen Benson, City Clerk
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