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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1999 0609 CC ADJ MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL Moorpark, California June 9, 1999 An Adjourned Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark was held on June 9, 1999 at the Moorpark Community Center, located at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California. 1 . CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Hunter called the meeting to order at 7 : 10 p.m. 2 . INVOCATION: None for adjourned meeting. 3 . PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE : None for adjourned meeting. 4 . ROLL CALL: Present : Councilmembers Evans, Harper, Rodgers, Wozniak, and Mayor Hunter. Staff Present : Steven Kueny, City Manager; John Nowak, Assistant City Manager; Ken Gilbert, Director of Public Works; Mary Lindley, Director of Community Services; Wayne Loftus, Acting Director of Community Development; Don Reynolds, Administrative Services Manager; and Deborah Traffenstedt, City Clerk. 6 . PUBLIC COMMENT: None for adjourned meeting. 9 . PUBLIC HEARINGS : B. Consider Request by Archstone Communities for Approval of General Plan Amendment No. 97-3 for a Change in the Land Use Designation of the General Plan from General Commercial (C-2) to Very High Density Residential (VH) , Zone Change No. 97-7 to Change the Zoning Designation of the Property from CPD (Commercial Planned Development) to RPD 16 . 2 (Residential Planned Development 16 . 2 Units per Acre Maximum) Residential Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 2 June 9, 1999 Planned Development Permit No. 97-1 for Construction of 312 Apartment Units, Property Located on the West Side of Moorpark Avenue, South of Los Angeles Avenue Adjacent to the Arroyo Simi (APN 506-0-050-275) . (Continued from May 19, 1999, with public hearing open. ) Staff Recommendation: 1) Close the public hearing on General Plan Amendment No. 97-3 , Zone Change No. 97-7 and Residential Planned Development Permit No. 97-1; 2) Review, consider and approve the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program; 3) Adopt Resolution No. 99- approving General Plan Amendment No. 97-3 ; 4) Introduce Ordinance No. approving Zone Change No. 97-7 for first reading; and 5) Adopt Resolution No. 99- approving Residential Planned Development Permit No. 97-1 . C. Consider Request by Archstone Communities for Development Agreement No. 97-1 for Property Located on the West Side of Moorpark Avenue, South of Los Angeles Avenue Adjacent to the Arroyo Simi (APN. 506-0-050- 275) . Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the public hearing, accept public testimony, and close the public hearing on Draft Development Agreement 97-1; 2) Introduce Ordinance No. , approving Development Agreement No. 97-1 between the City of Moorpark and Archstone Communities, for first reading. Mr. Kueny stated that for Items 9 .B. and 9 .C. , the Ad Hoc Committee recommendation was that the Council continue these items to June 16, 1999 . MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved and Councilmember Evans seconded a motion to continue Items 9 .B . and 9 .C. to the June 16, 1999 regular meeting. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote . F. Conduct Public Hearing on Proposed City of Moorpark Operating and Capital Improvements Budgets for Fiscal Year 1999-2000 . Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the public hearing and receive community comments; and 2) Continue the public hearing to a date certain for adoption of the Operating and Capital Improvements Budgets for Fiscal Year 1999/2000 . Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 3 June 9, 1999 Mr. Kueny suggested that the Council start by reviewing the Community Development Department budget followed by Community Services Department, Public Works Department, Police Services and Administrative Services, and then City Clerk' s Department . In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Nowak referred to a memorandum from Mr. Loftus dated May 24 that provided information on the League of California Cities Planners Institute . Mr. Kueny suggested budgeting for 5 Commissioners to attend. CONSENSUS : By consensus, the Council determined that Division 6100, Object Code 9225 (Travel Costs) should be increased to $4, 150 and Object Code 9223 (Conferences and Meetings) should be increased to $3 , 200 . Mr. Nowak clarified that the Engineering budget would now be shown as Division 8410 under the Public Works Department . In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Kueny stated that the training money shown for Code Enforcement was for the Code Enforcement Officer and Secretary. In response to Councilmember Harper, Mr. Nowak confirmed that there was a salary savings for Fiscal Year 1998-99 based on Director of Community Development, Secretary, and Planning Technician vacancies . Mr. Kueny stated that for the 1999-2000 Fiscal Year, a second contract planner was proposed to be hired. Mayor Hunter requested a copy of the list of projects proposed to be completed by a contract planner. AT THIS POINT in the meeting, Mr. Loftus left . The time was 7 : 37 p.m. In response to Councilmember Rodgers, Ms . Lindley stated that the requested marquee sign funding under Object Code 9205 was for a sign similar to the one located at Glenwood Park. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 4 June 9, 1999 Mr. Kueny stated that the intent was for the High Street marquee sign to be located in front of the City' s Building and Safety Office at the corner of High Street and Moorpark Avenue. In response to Councilmember Rodgers, Ms . Lindley stated that the amount of money budgeted for animal regulation basically only provides for responding to complaints . Councilmember Rodgers stated that leash law enforcement is a problem. Mr. Kueny stated that the budget could be increased to 12 hours a week at additional cost and that staff would look at calls for service and provide further information to the Council . Ms . Lindley stated that there was no change proposed to the Public Transit Division budget . She further stated that the City had received a grant to landscape the Metrolink property along Moorpark Avenue. Mr. Kueny stated that the next fiscal year budget would need to include funds for maintenance of the landscaping. In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms . Lindley stated that for the Vector Control Division budget, supplies needed to be replaced, such as traps . In response to Councilmember Rodgers, Ms . Lindley stated that for the Senior Center budget the supplies cost had increased due to Senior Games participation and the fashion show. In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms . Lindley stated that the third position for the Senior Center would be funded 50 percent from the Senior' s Trust Fund and 50 percent from the General Fund. For the Facilities Division budget, Ms . Lindley stated that Object Code 9252 includes money for wrought iron security fencing to control access to the City Hall annex building. 1 Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 5 June 9, 1999 In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms . Lindley stated that the gymnasium floor has to be dried out, before refinishing, due to a previous drinking fountain leak, and that the work would be done between seasons . She also stated that typically the refinishing is done once a year. In response to Councilmember Evans, Ms . Lindley stated that in order to install a stove at the Arroyo Vista Community Park facilities, a hood and a vent would also need to be installed. Mr. Gilbert stated that the ceiling has been designed to allow the vent in the center of the room. Ms . Lindley stated that she would provide the Council with the cost to install a stove . In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms . Lindley stated that the proposed budget would allow for the printing of four recreation brochures . She further stated that enrollment had decreased this year as a result of the elimination of the winter brochure . In response to Councilmember Harper, Ms . Lindley stated that most of the electricity costs under the Park Maintenance Division were for ballfield lights . Mr. Kueny stated that Edison should be able to provide electrical cost information for the proposed tennis courts . Ms . Lindley stated that on stamped page 490 of the draft Budget, "Glenwood" should be changed to "Griffin. " AT THIS POINT in the meeting, the Council took a recess . The time was 8 :45 p.m. Ms . Lindley left the meeting at this time. The Council reconvened at 8 : 55 p.m. Mr. Gilbert briefly described the Public Works Department budget . Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 6 June 9, 1999 In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Gilbert stated that the County of Ventura pays for one-third of the cost for the Moorpark Road/Tierra Rejada Road signal . In response to Mayor Hunter, Captain Lewis stated that they did coordinate with the Public Works Department regarding parking enforcement . In regarding to the Public Works Capital Improvements Budget, Mr. Gilbert stated that on page 479 a correction was required to reflect a $760 , 000 federal grant with $300 , 000 from the Los Angeles Avenue Area of Contribution Fund. In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Gilbert stated that approval of the plan for the Tierra Rejada Road sidewalk project would likely be scheduled for a Council meeting in July or August . AT THIS POINT in the meeting Mr. Gilbert left . The time was 9 : 30 p.m. Captain Lewis described the proposed Public Safety Division budget . Mr. Kueny stated that the DARE car had been reclassified, resulting in a reduced rate charged to the City. Mr. Nowak stated that Object Code 9254 (Vehicle Maintenance) should be reduced to $158, 415 to reflect that change . In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Nowak explained that the actual reduction in Public Safety Division training costs was only a few hundred dollars . In response to Councilmember Rodgers, Captain Lewis stated that there had been no mileage savings realized as a result of the new Police Resource Center location. In response to Mayor Hunter, Captain Lewis stated that there had been approximately $32, 000 in salary savings this fiscal year. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 7 June 9, 1999 In response to Councilmember Evans, Mr. Nowak stated that the Administrative Assistant salary, training and some vehicle maintenance costs are funded with grant money. In response to Councilmember Evans, Mr. Kueny stated that a fourth patrol vehicle during summer months could potentially be achieved with the high school officer position, if the Council decided to fund that position. Captain Lewis explained that federal and state grant programs are available that could fund a high school officer. In response to Mayor Hunter, Captain Lewis stated that funding the position as a Senior Deputy would allow for more flexibility and could result in a longer time commitment for the officer hired. In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Kueny stated that the School District should pay 40 percent of hard and soft costs for the high school officer, that a Memorandum of Understanding with the School District would be needed, and that the Council should give staff direction to apply for the grant funds . Mr. Nowak stated that the City would probably not get the Federal grant funds until October. CONSENSUS : By consensus, the Council determined to direct staff to move forward with applying for the grant funds and to coordinate on the Memorandum of Understanding with the School District . AT THIS POINT in the meeting Captain Lewis left . The time was 10 : 30 p.m. Mr. Kueny summarized a list of proposed Budget modifications that had been provided to the Council . Ms . Traffenstedt described the proposed upgrade to the optical imaging system. AT THIS POINT in the meeting, the Council recessed to convene the Moorpark Redevelopment Agency meeting. The time was 10 : 35 1 1 Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 8 June 9, 1999 1 p.m. The Council reconvened the City Council meeting at 10 :42 p.m. 11 . CONSENT CALENDAR: None for adjourned meeting. 12 . ORDINANCES : None for adjourned meeting. 13 . CLOSED SESSION: Mr. Kueny announced that the City Council would be going into closed session for discussion of Items 13 .K. and 13 .L. on the agenda. MOTION: Councilmember Evans moved and Councilmember Harper seconded a motion to adjourn to closed session for a discussion of Items 13 .K. and 13 .L. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote . The time was 10 :41 p.m. A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Subdivision (b) of Section 54956 . 9 of the Government Code : (Number of cases to be discussed - 4) B . CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to Subdivision (c) of Section 54956 . 9 of the Government Code : (Number of cases to be discussed - 4) C. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Title: Assistant City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk, City Manager, City Engineer, Chief of Police, Director of Community Development, Director of Community Services, Public Works Director D. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Subdivision (a) of Section 54956 . 9) The Environmental Coalition of Ventura County vs . City of Moorpark and City Council of the City of Moorpark (Case No. SCO21825) E . CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Subdivision (a) of Section 54956 . 9) Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 9 June 9, 1999 The Environmental Coalition of Ventura County vs . City of Moorpark and City Council of the City of Moorpark (Case No. SCO22256) F. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Subdivision (a) of Section 54956 . 9) Villa Del Arroyo, LTD. , a limited partnership vs . City of Moorpark G. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Subdivision (a) of Section 54956 . 9) Hidden Creek Ranch, LP, a California Limited Partnership vs . The City of Moorpark and to Real Parties in Interest : Clint Harper, Roseann Mikos, Andrew Prokopow, and Committee to Qualify Hidden Creek Referendum Controlled by Clint Harper and Roseann Mikos (Case No . SCO21959) H. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Subdivision (a) of Section 54956 . 9) Hidden Creek Ranch, LP, a California Limited Partnership and Messenger Investment Company, Inc . , a California Corporation vs . The City of Moorpark and City Council of the City of Moorpark I . CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Subdivision (a) of Section 54956 . 9) City of Moorpark vs . Bowen J. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Subdivision (a) of Section 54956 . 9) The Environmental Coalition of Ventura County vs . City of Moorpark, the City Council of the City of Moorpark, and Ventura Local Agency Formation Commission (Case No. SCO23378) K. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 . 6) Agency Designated Representative : Steven Kueny Employee Organization: Service Employees International Union, AFL-CIO, CLC, Local 998 L. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 . 6) Agency Designated Representative: Steven Kueny Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 10 June 9, 1999 Unrepresented employees : Assistant City Manager, Administrative Services Manager, City Clerk, Director of Community Development, Director of Community Services, Director of Public Works, Finance/Accounting Manager, Planning Manager, Principal Planner, Recreation Superintendent, and Senior Management Analyst Present in closed session were all Councilmembers; Steven Kueny, City Manager; John Nowak, Assistant City Manager; and Deborah Traffenstedt, City Clerk. The Council reconvened into open session at 10 : 55 p.m. Mr. Kueny stated there was no action to report and that only Item 13 .K. was discussed. 14 . ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Hunter adjourned the meeting at 10 : 55 p.m. /Ord 11110 AA 'atrick H nter, Mayor ATTEST: ppK C�� // PRP / 44100., /,►moi Deborah S . 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