MOORPARK CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING ANNOTATED AGENDA
JUNE 04, 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:
6:30 P.M.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
DEPUTY CITY CLERK BLANCA GARZA LED THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
3. ROLL CALL:
PRESENT:
COUNCILMEMBER BARRETT, COUNCILMEMBER DELGADO, and MAYOR ENEGREN.
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBER CASTRO, and COUNCILMEMBER MEANS.
COUNCILMEMBER CASTRO ARRIVED AT 7:15 P.M.
4. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS:
A.
Recognition of Outgoing Teen Councilmembers.
MAYOR ENEGREN RECOGNIZED THE OUTGOING TEEN COUNCILMEMBERS AND PRESENTED THEM WITH CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT: (Must be physically present in the Council Chambers to speak under this item.) NONE.
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 REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA: (Pursuant to Council Rules of Procedure, Section 2.9, Items to be withdrawn from the Consent Calendar shall be identified at this time.) IT WAS THE CONSENSUS OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO REORDER THE PRESENTATION/ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS TO HEAR 9.A. LAST, AFTER ITEMS 9.B. AND 9.C.
IT WAS THE CONSENSUS OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO ADJOURN THE MEETING IN MEMORY OF KAM HOLLAND AT THE REQUEST OF MAYOR ENEGREN.
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 AND EVENTS ATTENDED.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A.
Consider Final Review of the Assessment Engineer’s Report for the Parks and Recreation Maintenance and Improvement Assessment District and Consider Resolution Confirming the Levy Amount and Ordering the Continuation of Assessment for Fiscal Year 2025/26. Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the public hearing, take public testimony, and close the public hearing; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2025-4318 Confirming the Levy Amount and Ordering the Continuation of Assessment for Fiscal Year 2025/26. (Staff: Hiromi Dever, Finance Director) (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) AGENDA REPORT 2025 0604 CC REG ITEM 08A
AGENDA REPORT 2025 0604 CC REG ITEM 08A POWERPOINT
APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION, INCLUDING ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025-4318. (ROLL CALL VOTE: 3-0, COUNCILMEMBERS CASTRO AND MEANS ABSENT) B.
Consider Final Review of the Assessment Engineer’s Report for the Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Assessment Districts and Consider Resolution Confirming the Levy Amounts and Ordering the Continuation of Assessment for Fiscal Year 2025/26. Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the public hearing, take public testimony, and close the public hearing; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2025-4319 confirming the Levy Amounts and Ordering the Continuation of Assessment for Fiscal Year 2025/26. (Staff: Hiromi Dever, Finance Director) (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) AGENDA REPORT 2025 0604 CC REG ITEM 08B
AGENDA REPORT 2025 0604 CC REG ITEM 08B POWERPOINT
APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION, INCLUDING ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025-4319. (ROLL CALL VOTE: 3-0, COUNCILMEMBERS CASTRO AND MEANS ABSENT)
9. PRESENTATION/ACTION/DISCUSSION:
A.
Consider Adoption of a Resolution Appointing PJ Gagajena to the Position of City Manager and Approving the Employment Agreement between the City and PJ Gagajena Effective June 28, 2025, and Superseding Resolution No. 2018-3669. Staff Recommendation: 1) Prior to a motion to adopt the attached Resolution approving the Employment Agreement between the City of Moorpark and PJ Gagajena, 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 Employment Agreement between the City and PJ Gagajena for the position of City Manager. In addition to the benefits described in the City’s adopted Management Benefits Resolution, following is a summary of the Salary, Benefits, and Severance provisions of the Employment Agreement that are unique to this Agreement: The Term of the Employment Agreement is for two years unless sooner terminated. Employee’s salary for the position of City Manager is set Range CM of the City’s Salary Plan, with an established hourly rate of $117.79, which is approximately $245,003.20 annually. Employee will be entitled to accrue Annual Leave, in lieu of vacation or sick leave, at a rate of 8.0 hours per pay period with cash out options during certain periods of the year. Employee will accrue administrative leave at a rate of 116 hours per year. Dental and Medical benefits shall be employer provided, with City contributions for annual physical examinations. The City will contribute an amount equal to 2.5% of gross base salary to a deferred compensation program. Employee will make the employee contribution to the CalPERS pension system. The City will provide Employee with a car allowance payment of $515 per month and a cell phone allowance of $70 per month. If City terminates Employee’s employment without cause, City shall pay a lump sum severance benefit amount equal to three months of Employee’s then applicable base salary if terminated without cause within one year of the Effective date; and an amount equal to six months of his then applicable base salary if terminated without cause from and following the one-year anniversary of the Effective date. 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2025-4320, superseding Resolution No. 2018-3669. (Staff: Carolina Tijerino, Human Resources Manager) (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) AGENDA REPORT 2025 0604 CC REG ITEM 09A
THE MAYOR GAVE THE ORAL SUMMARY. APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION, INCLUDING ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025-4320. (ROLL CALL VOTE: 4-0, COUNCILMEMBER MEANS ABSENT) B.
Consider Presentations from Applicants and Make Appointments to Fill Two Vacancies on the Library Board for Three-Year Terms Ending June 30, 2028. Staff Recommendation: Hear presentations from applicants and appoint two representatives to the Library Board for three-year terms ending June 30, 2028. (Staff: Ky Spangler, City Clerk) AGENDA REPORT 2025 0604 CC REG ITEM 09B
AGENDA REPORT 2025 0604 CC REG ITEM 09B SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT AGENDA REPORT 2025 0604 CC REG ITEM 09B POWERPOINT
APPOINTED MICHELLE BARRETT AND OLA BATEMAN TO THE LIBRARY BOARD. (VOICE VOTES: 4-0, COUNCILMEMBER MEANS ABSENT) C.
Receive a Presentation from the Housing Trust Fund Ventura County and Consider Request for Contribution and an Associated Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year 2024/25 Budget to Allocate $200,000 from the City Affordable Housing Fund (2121). Staff Recommendation: Authorize a one-time $200,000 financial contribution to the Housing Trust Fund Ventura County for Fiscal Year 2024/25 and adopt a resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2024/25 budget to appropriate $200,000 from the City Affordable Housing Fund (2121) for contribution to the Housing Trust Fund Ventura County. (Staff: April Rosser, Management Analyst - Housing) (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) AGENDA REPORT 2025 0604 CC REG ITEM 09C
AGENDA REPORT 2025 0604 CC REG ITEM 09C POWERPOINT
APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION, INCLUDING ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025-4321. (ROLL CALL VOTE: 4-0, COUNCILMEMBER MEANS ABSENT)
10. CONSENT CALENDAR: (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
APPROVED CONSENT CALENDAR. (ROLL CALL VOTE: 4-0, COUNCILMEMBER MEANS ABSENT) A.
Consider Warrant Register for Fiscal Year 2024/25 - June 4, 2025. Staff Recommendation: Approve the warrant register. (Staff: Hiromi Dever, Finance Director) (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) AGENDA REPORT 2025 0604 CC REG ITEM 10A
APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION.
B.
Consider Resolution Amending the Authorization of Investment of City Monies in the Ventura County Investment Pool Fund and Rescinding Resolution No. 2022-4100. Staff Recommendation: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 2025-4322 Amending the Authorization of Investment of City Monies in the Ventura County Investment Pool Fund; and 2) Delegate signing authority to the City Manager or Assistant City Manager, in absence of the City Manager, to execute the following forms: a. County of Ventura Auditor-Controller Signature Authorization; and b. County of Ventura Auditor-Controller Authorized Signatures for Wire Transfers; and Rescind Resolution No. 2022-4100. (Staff: Hiromi Dever, Finance Director) (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) AGENDA REPORT 2025 0604 CC REG ITEM 10B
APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION, INCLUDING ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025-4322, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2022-4100. (ROLL CALL VOTE: 4-0, COUNCILMEMBER MEANS ABSENT) C.
Consider Amendment No. 4 to Civic Solutions, Inc. Agreement for Contract Planning Services. Staff Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to sign Amendment No. 4 to the Agreement with Civic Solutions, Inc. subject to final language approval of the City Manager. (Staff: Doug Spondello, Community Development Director) AGENDA REPORT 2025 0604 CC REG ITEM 10C
APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION.
D.
Consider Amendment No. 5 to Chambers Group, Inc. Agreement for On-Call Environmental Consulting Services. Staff Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to sign Amendment No. 5 to the Agreement with Chambers Group, Inc., subject to final language approval of the City Manager. (Staff: Doug Spondello, Community Development Director) AGENDA REPORT 2025 0604 CC REG ITEM 10D
APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION.
E.
Consider Amendment No. 1 to Agreement with Durham School Services L.P., for Bus Excursions and Charter Bus Transit Services. Staff Recommendation: Authorize Amendment No. 1 to Agreement with Durham School Services, L.P., and authorize the City Manager to sign the Amendment, subject to final language approval of the City Manager. (Staff: Stephanie Anderson, Recreation Services Manager) AGENDA REPORT 2025 0604 CC REG ITEM 10E
APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION.
F.
Consider Award of Agreement to Natural Green Landscape, Inc. for Landscape Maintenance Services in Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District (LLD) Zone 22. Staff Recommendation: Approve Agreement with Natural Green Landscape, Inc. and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement, including future Amendments to extend the term and increase the annual compensation as outlined in the Agreement, subject to final language approval of the City Manager. (Staff: Jeremy Laurentowski, Parks and Recreation Director) AGENDA REPORT 2025 0604 CC REG ITEM 10F
APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION.
G.
Consider Award of Agreement to Venco Western, Inc. for Landscape Maintenance Services in Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District (LLD) Citywide Zones, Zones of Benefit 1-11, and 14, and Miscellaneous City Properties. Staff Recommendation: Approve Agreement with Venco Western, Inc. and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement, including future Amendments to extend the term and increase the annual compensation as outlined in the Agreement, subject to final language approval of the City Manager. (Staff: Jeremy Laurentowski, Parks and Recreation Director) AGENDA REPORT 2025 0604 CC REG ITEM 10G
APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION.
H.
Consider Award of Agreement to Natural Green Landscape, Inc. for Landscape Maintenance Services in Parks. Staff Recommendation: Approve Agreement with Natural Green Landscape, Inc. and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement, including future Amendments to extend the term and increase the annual compensation as outlined in the Agreement, subject to final language approval of the City Manager. (Staff: Jeremy Laurentowski, Parks and Recreation Director) AGENDA REPORT 2025 0604 CC REG ITEM 10H
APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION.
I.
Consider Resolution to Adopt a Project List to be Funded by Senate Bill 1 (SB1): Road Repair Accountability Act of 2017 (Cycle 9 for Fiscal Year 2025/26). Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-4323 and authorize staff to submit the proposed project list online to the California Transportation Commission prior to July 1, 2025. (Staff: Dan Kim, City Engineer/Public Works Director) (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) AGENDA REPORT 2025 0604 CC REG ITEM 10I
APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION, INCLUDING ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025-4323. (ROLL CALL VOTE: 4-0, COUNCILMEMBER MEANS ABSENT) J.
Consider Professional Services Agreement for Handheld Parking Citation Devices, Parking Citation Processing, and Adjudication Services Between the City of Moorpark and Data Ticket, Inc. Staff Recommendation: Approve and award Professional Services Agreement for Handheld Parking Citation Devices, Parking Citation Processing and Adjudication Services to Data Ticket, Inc.; and authorize the City Manager to sign the Agreement, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $95,000, subject to final language approval of the City Manager. (Staff: Michelle Woomer, Senior Management Analyst) AGENDA REPORT 2025 0604 CC REG ITEM 10J
APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION.
K.
Consider Public Works Services Agreements with Yunex, LLC for Citywide Traffic Signal Maintenance Services and Citywide Street Lighting Maintenance Services. Staff Recommendation: 1) Award a Public Works Services Agreement for traffic signal maintenance services to Yunex, LLC and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement for an initial total not-to-exceed amount of $400,000 with a term from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2029, subject to final language approval of the City Manager; and 2) Award a Public Works Services Agreement for street lighting maintenance services to Yunex, LLC and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement for an initial not-to-exceed amount of $400,000 with a term from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2029, subject to final language approval of the City Manager. (Staff: Dan Kim, City Engineer/Public Works Director) AGENDA REPORT 2025 0604 CC REG ITEM 10K
APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION.
L.
Consider a Resolution Approving an Annual Consumer Price Index Adjustment of 3.00% for Rates in the City Attorney Legal Services Agreement with Richards, Watson & Gershon. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-4324, approving a 3.00% CPI adjustment for rates effective July 1, 2025, in the legal services agreement with Richards, Watson & Gershon. (Staff: PJ Gagajena, Assistant City Manager) (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) AGENDA REPORT 2025 0604 CC REG ITEM 10L
APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION, INCLUDING ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025-4324. (ROLL CALL VOTE: 4-0, COUNCILMEMBER MEANS ABSENT)
11. ORDINANCES:
NONE.
12. CLOSED SESSION:
THE COUNCIL RECESSED AT 7:49 P.M. TO GO INTO CLOSED SESSION FOR DISCUSSION OF ITEMS 12.A., 12.B., AND 12.C. ON THE AGENDA.
A.
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representatives: PJ Gagajena, Assistant City Manager and Carolina Tijerino, Human Resources Manager Represented Employee Organization: Service Employees International Union, ALF-CIO, CLC, Local 721 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, &-300
Agency Negotiator: Troy Brown, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Ashish Bhagat
Under Negotiation: Price and terms for potential sale of the property C.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Properties: 1293-1331 Walnut Canyon Road
APNs 511-0-040-120, -130, and -140
Agency Negotiator: Troy Brown, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Ashish Bhagat
Under Negotiation: Price and terms for potential sale of the property
13. ADJOURNMENT:
8:47 P.M. IN MEMORY OF MOORPARK RESIDENT KAM HOLLAND.