MOORPARK CITY COUNCIL AND
SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK ("SUCCESSOR AGENCY")
REGULAR MEETING ANNOTATED AGENDA
APRIL 03, 2024
6:30 PM
Moorpark Community Center
799 Moorpark Avenue
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1. CALL TO ORDER:
6:31 P.M.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
MOORPARK MORNING ROTARY CLUB MEMBER CHRIS BARRETT LED THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
3. ROLL CALL:
PRESENT:
COUNCILMEMBER CASTRO, COUNCILMEMBER DELGADO, COUNCILMEMBER GROFF, COUNCILMEMBER MEANS, and MAYOR ENEGREN.
4. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS:
NONE.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT: (Must be physically present in the Council Chambers to speak under this item.) ONE SPEAKER.
6. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA: (Pursuant to Council Rules of Procedure, Section 2.9, Items to be withdrawn from the Consent Calendar shall be identified at this time.) NONE.
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS, FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS, AND REPORTS ON MEETINGS/CONFERENCES ATTENDED BY COUNCILMEMBERS AND MAYOR:
THE MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS MADE ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTED ON MEETINGS ATTENDED.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
NONE.
9. PRESENTATION/ACTION/DISCUSSION:
A.
Consider Presentation from Erik Sternad, Executive Director of Interface Children and Family Services on the 2-1-1 Ventura County Annual Report. Staff Recommendation: Receive presentation. (Staff: Troy Brown, City Manager) AGENDA REPORT 2024 0403 CCSA REG ITEM 09A POWERPOINT
AGENDA REPORT 2024 0403 CCSA REG ITEM 09A CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED PRESENTATION.
B.
Consider the City of Moorpark’s Long-term Financial Plan. Staff Recommendation: Receive and file the City of Moorpark’s Long-term Financial Plan. (Staff: Troy Brown, City Manager) AGENDA REPORT 2024 0403 CCSA REG ITEM 09B
AGENDA REPORT 2024 0403 CCSA REG ITEM 09B POWERPOINT
RECEIVED AND FILED.
C.
Consider Donation of a Rainbow Bridge from the Moorpark Morning Rotary Club at College View Park; and Making a Determination of Exemption Under the California Environmental Quality Act in Connection Therewith. Staff Recommendation: Accept donation from the Morning Rotary Club for a Rainbow Bridge and Associated Improvements at College View Park as described in the staff report and make a determination of exemption pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act. (Staff: Jeremy Laurentowski, Parks & Recreation Director) AGENDA REPORT 2024 0403 CCSA REG ITEM 09C
APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS.
D.
Consider Resolution Approving Amendment No. 6 to the Employment Agreement Between the City of Moorpark and City Manager Troy Brown. Staff Recommendation: Prior to a motion to adopt the Resolution approving Amendment No. 6 to the Employment Agreement between the City of Moorpark and Troy Brown, 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 Amendment No. 6 to the Employment Agreement between the City and Troy Brown that effective retroactively with the paycheck dated March 15, 2024, Mr. Brown shall receive an annual base salary of $263,972.80 at an hourly rate of $126.91." Adopt Resolution No. 2024-4230 approving Amendment No. 6 to the Employment Agreement between the City of Moorpark and City Manager Troy Brown. (Staff: PJ Gagajena, Assistant City Manager) (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) AGENDA REPORT 2024 0403 CCSA REG ITEM 09D
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2024-4230. (ROLL CALL VOTE: UNANIMOUS) E.
Consider Resolution Amending the Salary Plan for Non-Competitive Service and Competitive Service Employees Revising the City Manager’s Salary, and Rescinding Resolution No. 2024-4225. Staff Recommendation: Prior to a motion to adopt the revised Salary Plan Resolution, 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 amended Salary Plan Resolution to revise the City Manager’s annual base salary to $263,972.80 effective retroactively with the paycheck dated March 15, 2024, subject to the City Council’s approval of Amendment No. 6 to City Manager Troy Brown’s Employment Agreement. The City Manager position is consistent with the local agency executive definition in Section 3511.1(d) of the Government Code." Adopt Resolution No. 2024-4231, amending the Salary Plan for Non-Competitive Service and Competitive Service Employees and rescinding Resolution No. 2024-4225. (Staff: PJ Gagajena, Assistant City Manager) (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) AGENDA REPORT 2024 0403 CCSA REG ITEM 09E
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2024-4231. (ROLL CALL VOTE: UNANIMOUS)
10. CONSENT CALENDAR: (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
APPROVED CONSENT CALENDAR. (ROLL CALL VOTE: UNANIMOUS) A.
Consider Warrant Register for Fiscal Year 2023/24 - April 3, 2024. Staff Recommendation: Approve the warrant register. (Staff: Hiromi Dever, Interim Finance Director) AGENDA REPORT 2024 0403 CCSA REG ITEM 10A
APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION.
B.
Consider Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting and Special Joint City Council/Planning Commission Meeting of February 21, 2024. Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes. (Staff: Ky Spangler, City Clerk) AGENDA REPORT 2024 0403 CCSA REG ITEM 10B
APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION.
C.
Consider Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting of March 6, 2024. Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes. (Staff: Ky Spangler, City Clerk) AGENDA REPORT 2024 0403 CCSA REG ITEM 10C
APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION.
D.
Consider Authorizing Recordation of the Notice of Completion for the High Street Arts Center Re-Roof Project and Release of Bonds in Accordance with the Contract. Staff Recommendation: 1) Authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion; and 2) Authorize release of the Performance Bond and Payment Bond (Number 24259802) as outlined in the agenda report. (Staff: Jessica Sandifer, Deputy Parks & Recreation Director) AGENDA REPORT 2024 0403 CCSA REG ITEM 10D
APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS.
E.
Consider Amendment No. 1 to Agreement with M6 Consulting, Inc. for Construction Management Services for Tenant Improvements at 323 Science Drive. Staff Recommendation: 1) Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement with m6 Consulting, Inc., for additional construction management services for the City Hall Tenant Improvement project in the amount of $272,400; and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement subject to final language approval of the City Manager; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-4232, amending the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 budget allocating $272,400 from the Special Projects Fund (3004) to fund these additional services. (Staff: Jessica Sandifer, Deputy Parks & Recreation Director) (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) AGENDA REPORT 2024 0403 CCSA REG ITEM 10E
APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION, INCLUDING ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2024-4232. (ROLL CALL VOTE: UNANIMOUS) F.
Consider Approval of Purchase and Sale Agreement with Dr. Yossi Bar-Zion for 780 Walnut Street. Staff Recommendation: Approve Purchase and Sale Agreement with Dr. Yossi Bar-Zion, subject to final language approval of the City Manager, and authorize City Manager to execute the agreement. (Staff: Jessica Sandifer, Deputy Parks & Recreation Director) AGENDA REPORT 2024 0403 CCSA REG ITEM 10F
APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION.
G.
Consider the City’s 2024 Legislative Platform Update. Staff Recommendation: Review the draft 2024 Legislative Platform, make amendments as desired, and approve it to guide the City’s legislative and intergovernmental activities. (Staff: Brian Chong, Assistant to the City Manager) AGENDA REPORT 2024 0403 CCSA REG ITEM 10G
APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION.
H.
Consider Resolution Amending the Authorization of Investment of City Monies in the Local Agency Investment Fund and Rescinding Resolution No. 2023-4167. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-4233 Amending the Authorization of Investment of City Monies in the Local Agency Investment Fund and rescinding Resolution No. 2023-4167. (Staff: PJ Gagajena, Assistant City Manager) (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) AGENDA REPORT 2024 0403 CCSA REG ITEM 10H
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2024-4233. (ROLL CALL VOTE: UNANIMOUS)
11. ORDINANCES:
NONE.
12. CLOSED SESSION:
THE COUNCIL RECESSED AT 8:08 P.M. TO GO INTO CLOSED SESSION FOR DISCUSSION OF ITEMS 12.A. AND 12.B. ON THE AGENDA.
A.
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
(Pursuant to Paragraph (1) of Subdivision (b) of Government Code Section 54957) Title: City Attorney
B.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Properties: 1063-1123 Walnut Canyon Road
(APNs 511-0-030-250, -260, 270, -280, -290, and -300) and 1293-1331 Walnut Canyon Road (APNs 511-0-040-120, -130, -140)
Agency Negotiator: Troy Brown, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Rose Property Management, LLC / Ashish Bhagat Under Negotiation: Price and terms for potential sale of the property
13. ADJOURNMENT:
8:50 P.M.