HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2017 1115 CC SA REG MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND
SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK
Moorpark, California November 15, 2017
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark and the Successor
Agency was held on November 15, 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 6:41 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Moorpark resident Justin Simons 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; Captain John Reilly, Sheriffs Department; and
Maureen Benson, City Clerk.
4. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS:
A. Nomination and Selection of Mayor Pro Tempore.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Van Dam moved to nominate and Mayor Parvin
seconded the motion to nominate Councilmember Mikos to serve as Mayor Pro
Tempore. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Daniel Chavez, Jr. an Oxnard resident spoke in regard to his candidacy for the
California State Assembly.
Errol Hale a Moorpark resident thanked the City Manager for his many years of
service and encouraged the public to provide their comments on the online
survey regarding recruitment for a new City Manager. Mr. Hale provided
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additional input on what he wants for the city in regard to being "pro-citizen" and
"pro-business".
Paul Willette gave a presentation on the positive benefits of growing industrial
hemp in the County of Ventura.
6. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
CONSENSUS: It was the unanimous consensus of the Council to hear Item 8.A. after
Item 9.B. on the agenda.
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS, FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS, AND REPORTS ON
MEETINGS/CONFERENCES ATTENDED BY COUNCILMEMBERS AND
MAYOR:
Councilmember Pollock reported he attended the annual Southern California
Association of Governments (SCAG) Conference on housing on November 9th
where former governors and economists were in attendance who spoke about
housing concerns for California especially the lack of low-income housing, fees
applied to market-rate housing; and abuse of the California Environmental
Quality Act in the process.
Councilmember Mikos reported she attended both Veterans Day celebrations in
Moorpark on November 11th. This year two, 93-year old veterans from World
War II were in attendance.
Councilmember Simons reported he also attended the Veterans Day event on
November 11th at Flinn Avenue and Spring Road.
Councilmember Simons reported he attended the November 3rd meeting of the
Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC) where it was learned two
local transportation items will be funded.
Mayor Parvin announced registration has begun for the Winter recreation classes
at Arroyo Vista Recreation Center.
Mayor Parvin announced Breakfast with Santa at Arroyo Vista Recreation Center
on December 16th will have three seating times this year.
Mayor Parvin announced the City's annual Used Cooking Oil Collection will take
place on December 2nd at the Public Services Facility.
Mayor Parvin reported she attended several ribbon cutting ceremonies since the
last Council meeting, including one at the new Adventist Health Urgent Care,
along with a mixer at Advanced Family Vision Optometry.
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Mayor Parvin reported she was attended the Elected Ladies Luncheon with
attendees from Los Angeles and Ventura Counties.
Mayor Parvin reported she attended the Ventura Council of Governments
meeting where they discussed the annual Economic Development presentation
sponsored by Cal Lutheran University; as well as a discussion on the Ventura
County Economic Strategic Plan.
Mayor Parvin reported she had celebrated Veterans Day with fellow
Councilmembers.
Mayor Parvin reported Moorpark College had a salute to American Heroes the
evening of November 11th.
Mayor Parvin reported she attended another ribbon cutting ceremony for new
business, The Corner Pharmacy.
Mayor Parvin reported she had attended the very successful Boys and Girls Club
breakfast this morning along with other Councilmembers.
Mayor Parvin reported she had attended the November 15th morning meeting of
the Local Area Formation Commission (LAFCO) where the annexation of the City
of Santa Paula into the Ventura County Fire Protection District was discussed.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, Items 9.A. and 9.B. were heard.
9. PRESENTATION/ACTION/DISCUSSION:
A. Consider Presentation by Ventura County Supervisor Steve Bennett on
Cycle California Coast Bicycle Tourism Initiative.
Ventura County Supervisor Steve Bennett gave a presentation on the
Cycle California Coast Bicycle Tourism Initiative.
Mike Stewart, a Moorpark resident and bicycling enthusiast spoke in
support of Moorpark joining the Cycle California Coast movement.
CONSENSUS: It was the unanimous consensus of the Council to bring back a
resolution on the December 6, 2017 Consent Calendar to declare the City of
Moorpark to be a bicycle friendly city.
B. Consider Waterworks District 1 Proposed Water Rate Increases for 2018.
Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate.
Mr. Laurentowski gave the staff report and introduced Michaela Brown,
Director of the Water and Sanitation Department for the County of Ventura
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Public Works Agency. Ms. Brown gave a PowerPoint presentation on the
proposed water rate increasing for Waterworks District 1 for the calendar
year 2018.
There were no speakers.
A discussion followed among the Councilmembers, Ms. Brown and staff
concerning the need for more information regarding the data used to
reach the calculations presented.
CONSENSUS: It was the unanimous consensus of the Council to have this item
return at the December 6, 2017 meeting with more information on the data used.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting Item 8.A. was heard.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Consider a Resolution Approving Tentative Parcel Map No. 2016-01 and
Industrial Planned Development No. 2017-01 for the Subdivision of an
Approximately 10.0-Acre Developed Lot into Two Parcels of 7.8 Acres and
2.2 Acres and the Construction of a 35,330 Square-Foot Industrial
Building on the Newly-Created 2.2-Acre Parcel at 400 Science Drive, and
Makinq a Determination of Exemption Under the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) in Connection Therewith, on the Application of Nick
Rini for Nearon Enterprises. Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the public
hearing, accept public testimony, and close the public hearing; and 2)
Adopt Resolution No. 2017- .
Mr. Bobardt stated the applicant has requested a continuance until
December 6, 2017.
Mayor Parvin opened the public hearing.
There were no speakers.
MOTION: Mayor Parvin moved and and Councilmember Mikos seconded the
motion to continue this item with the public hearing open to the regular meeting
of December 6, 2017. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting Item 9.C. was heard.
9. PRESENTATION/ACTION/DISCUSSION:
C. Consider Seven Year Capital Improvement Proqram for the Department of
Parks, Recreation and Community Services for Fiscal Year 2017/18-
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Fiscal Year 2023/24. Staff Recommendation: Approve the Seven Year
Capital Improvement Program.
Mr. Laurentowski stated at the request of Council this item will be
continued to the regular meeting of December 6, 2017 to allow more time
for review.
There were no speakers.
MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Mayor Parvin seconded a motion to
continue this item to the December 6, 2017 meeting.
D. Consider Changes to the Park Improvement Zone Boundaries and
Resolution Approving Changes to the Park Improvement Funds. Staff
Recommendation: 1) Approve the changes to the Park Improvement
Zone boundaries as described in the agenda report; and 2) Adopt
Resolution No. 2017- . ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED
Mr. Laurentowski gave the staff report and stated an additional Exhibit
showing a map of the Park Zone Boundaries needs to be added to the
resolution.
Mr. Kueny requested additional clarification be added to the resolution
regarding the allocation of fees collected with 60% for neighborhood park
facilities and 40% for community park facilities, and for the resolution to
return as amended on the Consent Calendar for the meeting of December
6, 2017.
There were no speakers.
MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember Simons seconded
a motion to approve the changes to the Park Improvement Zone boundaries as
described in the agenda report. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
CONSENSUS: It was the unanimous consensus of the Council for the amended
resolution to return on the Consent Calendar for the December 6, 2017 meeting.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR: (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
MOTION: Councilmember Pollock moved and Councilmember Van Dam seconded a
motion to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by unanimous roll call
vote.
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A. Consider Minutes of Regular City Council/Successor Agency Meeting of
October 18, 2017. Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes.
B. Consider Minutes of Regular City Council/Successor Agency Meeting of
November 1, 2017. Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes.
C. Consider Warrant Register for Fiscal Year 2017/18 — November 15, 2017.
Staff Recommendation: Approve the warrant register.
D. Consider Rejection of Claim from: State Farm Insurance on Behalf of
Ruby Caro. Staff Recommendation: Reject the claim and direct staff to
send a standard rejection letter to the claimant.
E. Consider Update on Ball Wall Project at Mountain Meadows Park (Project
No. C0045). Staff Recommendation: Receive and file report.
F. Consider Supporting the 2018 Groundhog Day Run Event and Letter of
Agreement to the Moorpark Unified School District for the Event. Staff
Recommendation: Support the Event and approve the Letter of
Agreement as outlined in the agenda report, subject to final language
approval of the City Manager.
11. ORDINANCES: (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
A. Consider Ordinance No. 457 an Ordinance of the City of Moorpark,
California, Reauthorizing and Readopting the City's Public, Education, and
Government (PEG) Fee, and Making a Determination Under CEQA. Staff
Recommendation: Waive full reading, declare Ordinance No. 457 read for
the second time, and adopted as read. ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED
Mr. Ennis read the title of Ordinance No. 457.
MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Mayor Parvin seconded a motion to
waive full reading, declare Ordinance No. 457 read for the second time, and
adopted as read. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
12. CLOSED SESSION:
Mr. Kueny requested the City Council go into closed session for discussion of
four cases under Item 12.B. and Items 12.C, 12.D, and 12.E on the agenda.
MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember Pollock seconded a
motion to adjourn to closed session for discussion of four cases under Item 12.B. and
Items 12.C., 12.D., and 12.E. on the agenda. The motion carried by unanimous voice
vote. The time was 8:20 p.m.
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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)
C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION
(Pursuant to Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section
54956.9)
County of Ventura and City of Fillmore vs City of Moorpark and Broad
Beach Geologic Hazard Abatement District (Case No. 56-2016-00479937-
CU-WM-VTA)
D. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION
(Pursuant to Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section
54956.9)
City of Moorpark v. County of Ventura et al. (Real Party in Interest, Wayne
J. Sand & Gravel, Inc.) (Case No. 56-2016-00482408-CU-WM-VTA
E. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 (b)(1)
Title: City Manager
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 Sean Corrigan, City Engineer/Public
Works Director. Councilmember Simons left the meeting at 8:37 p.m., due to a
potential conflict of interest, and returned to the meeting at 8:40 p.m. Mr.
Corrigan left the meeting at 8:43 p.m. Councilmember Pollock left the meeting at
8:56 p.m., due to a potential conflict of interest, and returned to the meeting at
9:02 p.m. Mr. Bobardt and Mr. Kueny left the meeting at 9:02 p.m.
The Council reconvened into open session at 9:17 p.m. Mr. Ennis stated four
cases under Items 12.B. and Items 12.C., 12.D., and 12.E. were discussed and
there was no action to report.
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13. ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Parvin adjourned the meeting at 9:17 p.m.
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