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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2018 0404 CC SA REG MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK Moorpark, California April 4, 2018 A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark and the Successor Agency was held on April 4, 2018, 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 6:32 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Parks and Recreation Director Jeremy Laurentowski led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Mikos, Pollock, Simons, Van Dam, and Mayor Parvin. Staff Present: Troy Brown, 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; Jessica Sandifer, Community Services Manager; Captain John Reilly, Sheriffs Department; and Maureen Benson, City Clerk. 4. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS: A. Introduction of New City Employee Wendy Hibner, Active Adult Center Supervisor in the Parks, Recreation, & Community Services Department. Mayor Parvin introduced new City employee Wendy Hibner, Active Adult Center Supervisor in the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department. B. Proclamation Recognizing the Month of April 2018 as DMV/Donate Life California Month. Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 2 April 4, 2018 Mayor Parvin presented One Legacy Ambassador Vicki Hale with a proclamation recognizing the month of April 2018 as DMV/Donate Life California Month. 5. PUBLIC COMMENT: C.J. Sterling, a Moorpark resident, spoke in regard to concerns about his property on Everett Street experiencing flooding due to a City storm drain and new construction nearby. He requested to meet with staff and the Council to discuss the issues. George Miller spoke in opposition to the State of California bill declaring California a sanctuary state and requested the City of Moorpark join in fighting this illegal legislation. Jeffrey Burum, resident of Oxnard and candidate for Congress, spoke in opposition to SB54 creating California as a sanctuary state which is constitutionally illegal and reminded Council they took an oath to support the Constitution. Bruce Boyer candidate for Ventura County sheriff requested the Council adopt a resolution to call on the Ventura County Sheriff's Department to repudiate the status of California as a sanctuary state. Gloria Massey Chinea, representing the Election Integrity Project California — Ventura County, explained the purpose of the organization as a nonpartisan group of U.S. citizen volunteers seeking to ensure the integrity of the voting process through education and by observing at polling places for violations. She invited Moorpark citizens to join. 6. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA: CONSENSUS: It was the unanimous consensus of the Council to pull Item 10.F. from the Consent Calendar for individual consideration upon the request of Councilmember Mikos. CONSENSUS: It was the unanimous consensus of the Council to pull Item 10.D. from the Consent Calendar for individual consideration upon the request of staff. 7. ANNOUNCEMENTS, FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS, AND REPORTS ON MEETINGS/CONFERENCES ATTENDED BY COUNCILMEMBERS AND MAYOR: Councilmember reported she had attended the March 26, 2018 meeting of the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy Advisory Committee. Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 3 April 4, 2018 Councilmember Van Dam reported he and Councilmember Simons had attended the April 2, 2018 meeting of the Transportation and Public Works Standing Committee. Mayor Parvin announced a Free Landfill Day for Moorpark residents will be held on April 15, 2018 at the Simi Valley Landfill and Recycling Center. Mayor Parvin announced the City Council is currently accepting applications on the City's website to fill upcoming vacancies on the Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council, the Moorpark City Library, and Teen Council. Mayor Parvin congratulated the Women's Fortnightly Club on the success of their Spring Gala fund raiser. Mayor Parvin thanked staff for their hard work on the successful Easter Egg Hunt. Mayor Parvin announced on April 3, 2018 she has attended a Moorpark Chamber of Commerce mixer introducing the Moorpark Party and Halloween Shop. Mayor Parvin reported on April 4, 2018 she attended the Moorpark Chamber's Government Relations meeting. Mayor Parvin requested a future agenda item for a representative from the Ventura County Transportation Commission to report on the "Ghost Train" situation. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. Public Hearing to Consider Resolution Updating the Police Facilities Fee. Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the public hearing; accept public testimony, and close the public hearing; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2018-3692 increasing the Police Facilities Fee. 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. Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 4 April 4, 2018 MOTION: Councilmember Van Dam moved and Mayor Parvin seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2018-3692 increasing the Police Facilities Fee. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. 9. PRESENTATION/ACTION/DISCUSSION: A. Consider Beer Garden at Moorpark Multicultural Arts Festival. Staff Recommendation: Approve inclusion of a beer garden at the Moorpark Multicultural Arts Festival with the parameters for other wine or alcohol vendors, as noted in the staff report. Mr. Laurentowski gave the staff report. There were no speakers. MOTION: Councilmember Van Dam moved and Councilmember Pollock seconded a motion to approve inclusion of a beer garden at the Moorpark Multicultural Arts Festival with the parameters for other wine or alcohol vendors, as noted in the staff report. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. B. Consider Selection of Third Alternate Director to Serve on the Los Angeles Community Choice Energy Authority (LACCE) Board. Staff Recommendation: Select one Councilmember to serve as the Third Alternate Director on the Los Angeles Community Choice Energy Authority Board. Ms. Sandifer gave the staff report. There were no speakers. A discussion followed among the Councilmembers and staff regarding Councilmember Pollock's desire to resign from the board and whether or not a staff member could be considered as an alternate director. MOTION: Councilmember Pollock moved and Mayor Parvin seconded a motion to select Community Services Manager Jessica Sandifer to serve as an alternate director to replace Councilmember Pollock on the LACCE Board representing the City of Moorpark. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 10. CONSENT CALENDAR: (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) MOTION: Councilmember Van Dam moved and Councilmember Simons seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Items 10.D. and 10.F, which were pulled for individual consideration. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 5 April 4, 2018 A. Consider Warrant Register for Fiscal Year 2017/18 — April 4, 2018. Staff Recommendation: Approve the warrant register. B. Consider Minutes of Special City Council Meeting of March 21, 2018. Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes. C. Consider Minutes of Regular City Council/Successor Agency Meeting of March 21, 2018. Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes. E. Consider Amendment No. 2 to Agreement for Professional Services between the City of Moorpark and Nobel Systems. Staff Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to sign Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement, subject to final language approval by the City Manager. G. Consider Amendment No. 5 to Agreement with Mitch Maki and John McKeehan DBA Maintenance Masters and Resolution Amending Fiscal Year 2017/18 Budget to Fund Concrete Repairs at the Community Center. Staff Recommendation: 1) Approve Amendment No. 5 to Agreement and authorize the City Manager to sign the Amendment, subject to the final language approval of the City Manager; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2018-3692, amending the FY 2017/18 budget to fund concrete repairs at the Civic Center. ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED H. Consider Rejection of Claim from: Allstate Insurance for Jennifer Ashman. Staff Recommendation: Reject the claim and direct staff to send a standard rejection letter to the claimant. The following items were pulled for individual consideration. D. Consider Resolution Declaring City Council Intent to Limit Amount of Services Component of Special Tax Levy for Police Services in Moorpark Highlands Community Facilities District No. 2004-1. Staff Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2018-3694 declaring its intent to limit the amount of the services component of special tax levy in Community Facilities District 2004-1 (Moorpark Highlands). Mr. Brown stated he had this item pulled so he could clarify language in the Moorpark Highlands White Paper 2018 to be the following: • In the paragraph number six of the first page: "By mutual agreement concurrence of the City Council and residents, in March 2018 the City Council authorized the wind down of the services component of CFD 2004-1 and to set the tax rate for services to $0. Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 6 April 4, 2018 • In the first paragraph on the second page: "It is the intent of the City Council of the City of Moorpark to set the tax rate for the services component at $0 in FY 2020/21, unless the following conditions exist:" • In paragraph two on the second page: "Upon maturation of the bonds, September 2038, it will be possible for the City may take other steps to eliminate the special tax for police services as this component of the special tax will no longer be necessary for security of bonded indebtedness." • Add a third paragraph to the second page: "The Special Tax for services shall be calculated in the full amount as authorized by the Rate and Method in any year that that all or part of the Special Tax for Services is eligible to pay debt service on the Bonds of the CFD or is needed at any time to replenish any reserve fund established to pay debt service on Bonds in the CFD. In connection therewith, the authorized maximum amount of the Special Tax for Services shall be unchanged and shall continue to be computed as subject to adjustment on each July 1 as set forth in the Rate and Method as if no reduction had been applicable." • Add City contact information for the public in case they have questions: "For more information contact: City of Moorpark Finance Director 799 Moorpark Avenue Moorpark, CA 93021 (805) 517-6200 There were no speakers. MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Mayor Parvin seconded a motion to approve staff recommendation as amended for the White Paper, and adoption of Resolution No. 2018-3694 declaring its intent to limit the amount of the services component of special tax levy in Community Facilities District 2004-1 (Moorpark Highlands). The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. F. Consider Award of Contract for Independent Auditing Professional Services Agreement to Lance, Soli & Lunghard, LLP, Certified Public Accountants, for City of Moorpark for Fiscal Years 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21, and 2021-22. Staff Recommendation: Award the independent auditing services agreement to Lance, Soil & Lunghard. Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 7 April 4, 2018 Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement, subject to the final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney. Councilmember Mikos stated she had this item pulled so staff could give the report for the public's benefit on how the selection of this firm was determined. Mr. Ahlers gave the staff report. There were no speakers. MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember Pollock seconded a motion to award the independent auditing services agreement to Lance, Soil & Lunghard. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement, subject to the final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 11. ORDINANCES: (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) None. 12. CLOSED SESSION: Mr. Brown requested the City Council go into closed session for discussion of Items 12.A, 12.B, and 12.C. on the agenda. MOTION: Councilmember Mikos moved and Councilmember Pollock seconded a motion to adjourn to closed session for a discussion of Items 12.A, 12.B, and 12.C. on the agenda. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. The time was 7:43 p.m. A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Pursuant to Section 54957.6 of the Government Code) Agency Designated Representative: Troy Brown Unrepresented Management Employees: Active Adult Center Supervisor; Assistant City Manager; Assistant to the City Manager; City Clerk; City Engineer/Public Works Director; City Manager; Community Development Director; Community Services Manager; Deputy Finance Director; Finance Director; Information Systems Administrator; Information Systems Manager; Landscape/Parks Maintenance Superintendent; Management Analyst; Parks and Recreation Director; Planning Manager; Program Manager; Public Works Superintendent/Inspector; Recreation Manager; Recreation Supervisor; Senior Civil Engineer; Senior Human Resources Analyst; and Senior Management Analyst B. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Pursuant to Section 54957.6 of the Government Code) Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Moorpark, California Page 8 April 4, 2018 Agency Designated Representative: Troy Brown Represented Employee Organization: Service Employees International Union, AFL-CIO, CLC, Local 721 C. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (Pursuant to Paragraph (1) of Subdivision (b) of Government Code Section 54957) Title: City Manager and City Attorney Present in closed session were Councilmembers Mikos, Pollock, Simons, Van Dam, and Mayor Parvin; Troy Brown, City Manager; Kevin Ennis, City Attorney; and Ron Ahlers, Finance Director. Mr. Ahlers left the meeting at 8:06 p.m. The Council reconvened into open session at 8:47 p.m. Mr. Brown stated Items 12.A, 12.B, and 12.C. were discussed and there was no action to report. 13. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Parvin adjourned the meeting at 8:47 p.m. 6e,L.w e-t-t..H- /k et/Irv-1/) Ja ce S. 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