HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2017 1220 CC SA REG MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND
SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK
Moorpark, California December 20, 2017
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark and the Successor
Agency was held on December 20, 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 6:39 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Recreation Services Manager Stephanie Anderson led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmembers Mikos, Pollock, Simons, and Mayor Parvin.
Absent: Councilmember Van Dam
Staff Present: Steven Kueny, City Manager; Deborah Traffenstedt,
Assistant City Manager; Jeremy Laurentowski, Parks and
Recreation Director; Sean Corrigan, City Engineer/Public
Works Department; Joseph Fiss, Planning Manager;
Stephanie Anderson, Recreation Services Manager; Jessica
Sandifer, Community Services Manager; Captain John
Reilly, Sheriff's Department; and Maureen Benson, City
Clerk.
4. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS:
None.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Lukas Shimatsu a Moorpark resident reported a Moorpark City bus traveling
down its new route from Second Street to the intersection with Bard Street struck
a parked car, pulling off its bumper. He stated his concerns that this location is
very congested and highly traveled and is not conducive to a bus stop.
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6. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the members of the Council present to pull
Items 10.H. and 10.K. 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 Pollock reported on December 13th he had attended the
Channel Counties Division Executive Officer's meeting in Buellton where the
2018 calendar was set with meetings scheduled for January 26th in Thousand
Oaks, a date yet to be determined for April in Paso Robles, and October 12th in
Carpenteria.
Councilmember Pollock reported he attended a UCLA/Anderson School Alumni
event at Enegren Brewery Company in Moorpark.
Councilmember Pollock reported the after effects of the Thomas Fire have
resulted in the worst air quality in Ventura County that has ever been measured.
The fire is 60% contained and is burning in Santa Barbara County along with
backfires being set in the Fillmore area.
Councilmember Pollock congratulated Captain Reilly and the Moorpark Police
Department who, working with the Ventura County Sheriff's Department and the
FBI arrested a Moorpark bank robber yesterday.
Mayor Parvin announced the Holiday Movie Marathon will take place on
December 22nd at the High Street Arts Center,
Mayor Parvin announced fun activities for children ages 5 to 12 will be offered at
Arroyo Vista Recreation Center at Winter Camp Moorpark.
Mayor Parvin thanked those who participated in the City's second annual "Used
Cooking Oil Collection Event" which was held on December 2nd.
Mayor Parvin reported, since the last Council meeting, she participated in the
Boys and Girls Club Auction to benefit the club; attended the Moorpark Chamber
Breakfast hosted by local dentist Dr. Potts; attended a meeting of Ventura
Council of Governments where there were discussions about the Thomas Fire;
attended a lighting of the Menorah ceremony at a Hanukkah festival; and read to
third graders at Peach Hill Academy where they expressed serious concerns
about the Thomas Fire.
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8. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None.
9. PRESENTATION/ACTION/DISCUSSION:
A. Consider Moorpark Unified School District 2017-2018 Presentation by Dr.
Kelli Hays, District Superintendent.
Dr. Kelli Hays, District Superintendent, gave a presentation on Moorpark
Unified School District 2017-2018.
B. Consider Moorpark Multicultural Festival. Staff Recommendation:
Approve implementation of a cultural arts festival, titled the "Moorpark
Multicultural Festival" to be held on High Street on May 19, 2018.
Ms. Anderson gave the staff report.
There were no speakers.
A discussion followed among the Councilmembers and staff concerning
the similarity in the name for the festival to that of the long standing
festival at Moorpark Community College.
MOTION: Mayor Parvin moved and Councilmember Parvin seconded a motion
to approve implementation of a cultural arts festival, with the amended title to be
the "Moorpark Multicultural Arts Festival" to be held on High Street on May 19,
2018. The motion carried by voice vote 4-0, Councilmember Van Dam absent.
C. Consider Agreement with Linda Demmers Library Consulting for Library
Consulting Services and Establishment of Library Ad Hoc Committee.
Staff Recommendation: 1) Select two members of the City Council to
serve on the Ad Hoc Committee; and 2) Approve Agreement with Linda
Demmers Library Consulting and authorize the City Manager to sign the
Agreement, subject to final language approval of the City Manager.
Ms. Sandifer gave the staff report.
Linda Demmers, of Linda Demmers Library Consulting, responded to
Council questions.
CONSENSUS: It was the unanimous consensus of the Councilmembers present
to appoint Mayor Parvin and Councilmember Simons to serve on the newly
formed Library Ad Hoc Committee.
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MOTION: Councilmember Pollock moved and Councilmember Mikos seconded
a motion to approve an Agreement with Linda Demmers Library Consulting and
authorize the City Manager to sign the Agreement, subject to final language
approval of the City Manager. The motion carried by voice vote 4-0,
Councilmember Van Dam absent.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR: (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
MOTION: Councilmember Pollock moved and Councilmember Mikos seconded a
motion to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Items 10.H. and 10.K,
which were pulled for individual consideration. The motion carried by roll call vote 4-0,
Councilmember Van Dam absent.
A. Consider Minutes of Special City Council Meeting of November 15, 2017.
Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes.
B. Consider Minutes of Regular City Council/Successor Agency Meeting of
November 15, 2017. Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes.
C. Consider Minutes of Special 8:30 p.m. City Council Meeting of December
6, 2017. Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes
D. Consider Warrant Register for Fiscal Year 2017/18 — December 20, 2017.
Staff Recommendation: Approve the warrant register.
E. Consider Adoption of a Revised Salary Plan Resolution that Includes
Minimum Wage Adjustments for Hourly Positions, and Rescinds
Resolution No. 2017-3640. Staff Recommendation: Adopt the revised
Salary Plan Resolution No. 2017-3658, rescinding Resolution No. 2017-
3640.
F. Consider Resolution Authorizing the Destruction of City Records
(Transportation Program Division File Records) on File in the Public
Works Department. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2017-
3659.
G. Consider Scheduling a Public Hearing for Los Angeles Avenue Area of
Contribution Fee Revisions. Staff Recommendation: Schedule a public
hearing for February 7, 2018 to consider an increase to the Los Angeles
Avenue Area of Contribution Fees. Staff Recommendation:
I. Consider Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year 2017/2018 Budget and
Authorizing the Transfer of General Fund and Gas Tax Monies to Cover
Fiscal Year 2016/2017 Year-End Deficits in Certain Funds for the City's
Landscaping and Lighting Assessment Districts. Staff Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2017-3660. ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED
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J. Consider Plans and Specifications and Project Approval and Authorization
to Advertise for Bids for Landscape Renovation in Landscape
Maintenance District 22 (Moorpark Highlands). Staff Recommendation:
1) Approve the revised plans and specifications for the landscape
renovation project in Landscape Maintenance District 22; and 2) Authorize
staff to advertise for bids for the project.
The following items were pulled for individual consideration.
H. Consider Report on Economic Development Activities. Staff
Recommendation: Receive and file report.
Councilmember Simons stated he pulled this item so the public could hear
this report.
Mr. Fiss gave the staff report.
There were no speakers.
MOTION: Councilmember Simons moved and Mayor Parvin seconded a motion
to receive and file the report. The motion carried by voice vote 4-0,
Councilmember Van Dam absent.
K. (SUCCESSOR AGENCY) Consider Transfer of North Metrolink Parking
Lot (512-0-090-120) Back to the Ventura County Transportation
Commission. Staff Recommendation: Approve transfer of the North
Metrolink Parking Lot (APN 512-0-090-120) back to the Ventura County
Transportation Commission, and authorize the Executive Director to sign
the Grant Deed and all documents required to facilitate the return of the
property.
Councilmember Simons stated he serves on the Board of the Ventura
County Transportation Commission and felt it would be prudent to recuse
himself.
MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember Pollock seconded
a motion to approve transfer of the North Metrolink Parking Lot (APN 512-0-090-
120) back to the Ventura County Transportation Commission, and authorize the
Executive Director to sign the Grant Deed and all documents required to facilitate
the return of the property. The motion carried by voice vote 3-0, Councilmember
Simons and Van Dam absent.
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Moorpark, California
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11. ORDINANCES: (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
A. Consider Ordinance No. 458 an Ordinance of the City of Moorpark,
California, Approving Zone Change No. 2015-03, for a Change of Zoning
from Commercial Planned Development (CPD) to Residential Planned
Development and Open Space (OS) on Approximately 8.3 Acres at 4875
Spring Road and 384 Los Angeles Avenue. Staff Recommendation:
Waive full reading, declare Ordinance No. 458 read for the second time,
and adopted as read. ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED
Ms. Benson read the title of Ordinance No. 458.
MOTION: Mayor Parvin moved and Councilmember Mikos a motion to waive full
reading, declare Ordinance No. 458 read for the second time, and adopted as
read. The motion carried by roll call vote 4-0, Councilmember Van Dam absent.
B. Consider Re-Introduction of Ordinance No. 459 an Approving
Development Agreement No. 2015-01 by and between the City of
Moorpark and Moorpark 02 D2 Partners, LLC and Duncan Donald P /
Ashley Construction, Inc. for General Plan Amendment No. 2015-02, Zone
Change No. 2015-03, Residential Planned Development No. 2015-02, and
Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 5972, a Residential Development Project
Consisting of 95 Condominiums on Approximately 8.3 Acres at 4875
Spring Road and 384 Los Angeles Avenue. Staff Recommendation: Re-
introduce Ordinance No. 459 for first reading, waive full reading, and place
this ordinance on the agenda for January 17, 2018, for purposes of
providing second reading and adoption of the ordinance.
Ms. Benson read the title of Ordinance No. 459.
MOTION: Mayor Parvin moved and Councilmember Mikos seconded a motion to
re-introduce Ordinance No. 459 for first reading with a correction to stamped
page 139, waive full reading, and place this ordinance on the agenda for January
17, 2018, for purposes of providing second reading and adoption of the
ordinance. The motion carried by voice vote 4-0, Councilmember Van Dam
absent.
C. Consider Ordinance No. 460 an Ordinance of the City of Moorpark,
California, Amending Chapter 8.32, Regulating Smoking in Public Places,
of Title 8, Health and Safety, of the Moorpark Municipal Code to Clarify
Restrictions on Smoking in Public Places and Add Restrictions on
Smoking in Multi-Unit Residences and Making a Finding of Exemption
under the California Environmental Quality Act. Staff Recommendation:
Waive full reading, declare Ordinance No. 460 read for the second time,
and adopted as read. ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED
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Ms. Benson read the title of Ordinance No. 460.
MOTION: Councilmember Pollock moved and Councilmember Mikos seconded
a motion to waive full reading, declare Ordinance No. 460 read for the second
time, and adopted as read. The motion carried by roll call vote 4-0,
Councilmember Van Dam absent.
12. CLOSED SESSION:
Mr. Kueny requested the City Council go into closed session for discussion of
one case under Item 12.B. and Items 12.E. and 12.F. on the agenda.
MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember Pollock seconded a
motion to adjourn to closed session for a discussion one case under Item 12.B. and
Items 12.E. and 12.F. on the agenda. The motion carried by voice vote 4-0,
Councilmember Van Dam absent. The time was 8:12 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: 139 High Street (APN 512-0-092-160)
City Negotiator: Steven Kueny, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: The City of Moorpark and Family Realty Trust
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
F. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 (b)(1)
Title: City Manager
Present in closed session were Councilmembers Mikos, Pollock, Simons, and
Mayor Parvin; Steven Kueny, City Manager; Deborah Traffenstedt, Assistant City
Manager; and Jessica Sandifer, Community Services Manager. Ms. Sandifer left
the meeting at 8:33 p.m. Kevin Ennis, City Attorney, joined the meeting by
conference call at 8:40 p.m.
The Council reconvened into open session at 9:11 p.m. Mr. Kueny stated one
case under Item 12.B. and Items 12.E. and 12.F. were discussed and there was
no action to report.
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13. ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Parvin adjourned the meeting at 9:11 p.m.
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