MOORPARK CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING ANNOTATED AGENDA
MAY 21, 2025
6:30 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:
6:31 P.M.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
MAYOR PRO TEM DELGADO LED THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
3. ROLL CALL:
PRESENT:
COUNCILMEMBER BARRETT, COUNCILMEMBER CASTRO, COUNCILMEMBER DELGADO, COUNCILMEMBER MEANS, and MAYOR ENEGREN.
4. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS:
A.
Proclamation Declaring May 18 to May 24, 2025, as Public Works Week.
MAYOR PRO TEM DELGADO PRESENTED JOSE ZARAGOZA, PUBLIC WORKS TECHINICAN, WITH 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.) 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 REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA: (Pursuant to Council Rules of Procedure, Section 2.9, Items to be withdrawn from the Consent Calendar shall be identified at this time.)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 CITY COUNCILMEMBERS MADE ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTED ON MEETINGS ATTENDED.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
NONE.
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
APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS. (VOICE VOTE: 5-0)
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
DIRECTION TO STAFF TO PREPARE A ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO PROHIBIT ENERGY STORAGE CITYWIDE, RETURNING TO THE COUNCIL FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATION BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION. (VOICE VOTE: UNANIMOUS) 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
APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION WITH EXCEPTION OF EGG CITY AND RAIL MURALS WHICH WILL BE REDESIGNED AND WILL NOT DELAY CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY. DESIGNS WILL BE RE-PRESENTED TO THE ARTS COMMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL FOR APPROVAL.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR: (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
APPROVED CONSENT CALENDAR. (ROLL CALL VOTE: UNANIMOUS) 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
APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION.
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
APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS.
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
APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION.
11. ORDINANCES:
NONE.
12. CLOSED SESSION:
THE COUNCIL RECESSED AT 8:37 P.M. TO GO INTO CLOSED SESSION FOR CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS 12.A, 12.B, AND 12.C. ON THE AGENDA.
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:
9:23 P.M.