MOORPARK CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
MAY 21, 2025
06:30 PM
Moorpark City Hall
323 Science Drive
All items listed are heard and acted upon by the Moorpark City Council unless otherwise noted.
1. CALL TO ORDER:
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
3. ROLL CALL:
4. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS:
A.
Proclamation Declaring May 18 to May 24, 2025, as Public Works Week.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT: (Must be physically present in the Council Chambers to speak under this item.)
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 REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA: (Pursuant to Council Rules of Procedure, Section 2.9, Items to be withdrawn from the Consent Calendar shall be identified at this time.)
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS, FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS, AND REPORTS ON MEETINGS/CONFERENCES ATTENDED BY COUNCILMEMBERS AND MAYOR:
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
9. PRESENTATION/ACTION/DISCUSSION:
A.
Consider Approval of Plans and Specifications and; Authorization to Advertise for Bids for New Moorpark City Library Project at 83 High Street; and Making a Determination that this Action is Consistent with a Previously-Certified Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act in Connection Therewith. Staff Recommendation: 1) Find the Plans and Specifications for the Library Project are consistent with the Project evaluated in the Final EIR for the Moorpark City Library Project and that no further or additional environmental review is required; and 2) Approve the plans and specifications for the New Moorpark City Library Project; and 3) Authorize staff to advertise for bids. (Staff: Jeremy Laurentowski, Parks and Recreation Director) AGENDA REPORT 2025 0521 CC REG ITEM 09A - PART 1
AGENDA REPORT 2025 0521 CC REG ITEM 09A - PART 2
AGENDA REPORT 2025 0521 CC REG ITEM 09A POWERPOINT
B.
Evaluate the Adequacy of Current Zoning Regulations Related to Commercial Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). Staff Recommendation: Discuss and provide direction to staff on Commercial Battery Storage Systems and: 1) Provide confirm that BESS facilities remain a desired use within the City of Moorpark as outlined in the existing Zoning Code; or 2) Direct staff to prepare updates to the Zoning Ordinance to: a) Address specific changes desired to the specific locations or zones within the City where this use should be considered; and b) Identify any specific development requirements that should be established specifically for BESS facilities. (Staff: Doug Spondello, Community Development Director) AGENDA REPORT 2025 0521 CC REG ITEM 09B
AGENDA REPORT 2025 0521 CC REG ITEM 09B SUPPLEMENTAL
AGENDA REPORT 2025 0521 CC REG ITEM 09B POWERPOINT
C.
Consider High Street Depot Public Art Concept Proposal and Making a Determination of Consistency with a Previously Approved Mitigated Negative Declaration Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act in Association Therewith. Staff Recommendation: Approve the Concept Proposal for the High Street Depot public art and determination of consistency with a previously approved Mitigated Negative Declaration. (Staff: Chris Ball, Senior Management Analyst) AGENDA REPORT 2025 0521 CC REG ITEM 09C
AGENDA REPORT 2025 0521 CC REG ITEM 09C POWERPOINT
10. CONSENT CALENDAR: (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
A.
Consider Warrant Register for Fiscal Year 2024/25 - May 21, 2025. Staff Recommendation: Approve the warrant register. (Staff: Hiromi Dever, Finance Director) AGENDA REPORT 2025 0521 CC REG ITEM 10A
B.
Consider Agreement with Rotary Club of Moorpark for Use of Veterans Memorial Park. Staff Recommendation: 1) Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement between the City of Moorpark and Rotary Club of Moorpark for Use of Veterans Memorial Park, subject to final language approval of the City Manager; and 2) Waive all rental fees associated with the provision of services under the Agreement. (Staff: Jeremy Laurentowski, Parks & Recreation Director) AGENDA REPORT 2025 0521 CC REG ITEM 10B
C.
Consider Rejection of Claim from Travis Schimmer. Staff Recommendation: Reject the Claim and direct staff to send a standard rejection letter to the Claimant and his attorneys. (Staff: Carolina Tijerino, Human Resources Manager) AGENDA REPORT 2025 0521 CC REG ITEM 10C
11. ORDINANCES:
12. CLOSED SESSION:
A.
PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)
Title: City Manager
B.
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representatives: Kevin Ennis, City Attorney; Carolina Tijerino, Human Resources Manager; and Greg Nelson, Mosaic Public Partners Unrepresented Employee: Candidate for City Manager position C.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant Exposure to Litigation pursuant to Paragraph (2) of Subdivision (d) of Government Code 54956.9 Number of cases to be discussed: One case
Based on facts and circumstances in correspondence from Simas & Associates Ltd. dated May 5, 2025 AGENDA REPORT 2025 0521 CC REG ITEM 12C
13. ADJOURNMENT:
All writings and documents provided to the majority of the City Council regarding all open-session agenda items are available for public inspection at the City Hall public counter located at 323 Science Drive during regular business hours. The agenda packet for all City Council meetings is available on the City's website at www.MoorparkCA.gov/CityCouncilMeetings
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Any member of the public may address the Council during the Public Comments portion of the Agenda, unless it is a Public Hearing or a Presentation/Action/ Discussion item. Speakers who wish to address the Council concerning a Public Hearing or Presentation/Action/Discussion item must do so during the Public Hearing or Presentation/Action/ Discussion portion of the Agenda for that item. Speaker cards must be received by the City Clerk for Public Comment prior to the beginning of the Public Comments portion of the meeting; for a Presentation/Action/Discussion item, prior to the Mayor’s call for speaker cards for each Presentation/Action/Discussion agenda item; and for a Public Hearing item, prior to the opening of each Public Hearing, or beginning of public testimony for a continued hearing. A limitation of three minutes shall be imposed upon each Public Comment and Presentation/Action/Discussion item speaker. A limitation of three to five minutes shall be imposed upon each Public Hearing item speaker. Written Statement Cards may be submitted in lieu of speaking orally for open Public Hearings and Presentation/Action/Discussion items. Any questions concerning any agenda item may be directed to the City Clerk’s office at 517-6223.
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