MOORPARK CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
JANUARY 21, 2026
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:
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 REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA: (Pursuant to Council Rules of Procedure, Section 2.9, Items to be withdrawn from the Consent Calendar shall be identified at this time.)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.
Receive Presentation from Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Regional Council District No. 46 Member Rocky Rhodes. Staff Recommendation: Receive and file presentation. (Staff: Brian Chong, Assistant to the City Manager) AGENDA REPORT 2026 0121 CC REG ITEM 09A
B.
Consider Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and Other Audit Reports for Fiscal Year Ended (FYE) June 30, 2025. Staff Recommendation: Accept and file the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and additional auditor reports for fiscal year ended June 30, 2025. (Staff: Hiromi Dever, Finance Director) (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) AGENDA REPORT 2026 0121 CC REG ITEM 09B
AGENDA REPORT 2026 0121 CC REG ITEM 09B POWERPOINT
C.
Consider Purchase of Princeton Avenue Property (APN 513-0-024-105 & -135) from the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Moorpark. Staff Recommendation: Decline to move forward with purchase of Princeton Avenue property from the Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Moorpark. (Staff: Jessica Sandifer, Deputy Parks and Recreation Director) AGENDA REPORT 2026 0121 CC REG ITEM 09C
AGENDA REPORT 2026 0121 CC REG ITEM 09C SUPPLEMENTAL
D.
Approve the Conceptual Plans for Park A and Park B, Restroom Building and Multi-Purpose Room, Playground Equipment, and Splashpad Equipment for the Hitch Ranch Development Project and Making Findings of Consistency with the Certified Environmental Impact Report for the Hitch Ranch Specific Plan in Connection Therewith. Staff Recommendation: Approve the Conceptual Plans for Park A and Park B, Restroom Building and Multi-Purpose Room, Playground Equipment, and Splashpad Equipment for the Hitch Ranch Development Project and make a finding of consistency with the certified Final Environmental Impact Report for the Hitch Ranch Specific Plan in connection therewith. (Staff: Jeremy Laurentowski, Parks & Recreation Director) AGENDA REPORT 2026 0121 CC REG ITEM 09D
10. CONSENT CALENDAR: (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
A.
Consider Warrant Register for Fiscal Year 2025/26 - January 21, 2026. Staff Recommendation: Approve the warrant register. (Staff: Hiromi Dever, Finance Director) AGENDA REPORT 2026 0121 CC REG ITEM 10A
B.
Consider Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. 2010-030 with SCI Consulting Group for Professional Consulting, Engineer of Work and Levy Administration. Staff Recommendation: Approve the Amendment No. 4 to SCI Consulting Group, Inc. agreement subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney; and authorize the City Manager to sign the amendment. (Staff: Hiromi Dever, Finance Director) AGENDA REPORT 2026 0121 CC REG ITEM 10B
C.
Consider Resolutions to Initiate Proceedings Related to the Citywide Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Assessment Districts and the Parks and Recreation Maintenance Improvement District for Fiscal Year 2026/27. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution Nos. 2026-4373 and 2026-4374. (Staff: Hiromi Dever, Finance Director) (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) AGENDA REPORT 2026 0121 CC REG ITEM 10C
D.
Consider Rejection of Claim from Jose and Rosa Avila, Parents of Jose Guadalupe Avila. Staff Recommendation: Reject the Claim and direct staff to send a standard rejection letter to the Claimant. (Staff: Carolina Tijerino, Human Resources Manager) AGENDA REPORT 2026 0121 CC REG ITEM 10D
E.
Consider Waiving Purchasing Procedures Pursuant to Moorpark Municipal Code Section 3.04.120 and Approve Amendment to Agreement with Azul Foundation for Food and Non-Food Procurement, Storage and Delivery Services; Consider Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Budget for Senior Nutrition Program Services. Staff Recommendation: 1) Waive the City’s purchasing requirements, pursuant to Municipal Code Section 3.04.120; approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement with Azul Foundation for Food and Non-Food Procurement, Storage and Delivery Services in the amount of $21,000, and authorize the City Manager to sign the Amendment, subject to final language approval of the City Manager; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2026-4375, Amending the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Budget to increase Senior Nutrition Program revenue by $25,000 and allocate $3,000 for additional Senior Nutrition Program services. (Chris Ball, Senior Management Analyst) (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) AGENDA REPORT 2026 0121 CC REG ITEM 10E
F.
Consider the Approval of Plans and Specifications and Authorization to Advertise for Construction Bids for the Citywide Storm Drain Catch Basin Full Capture Trash Device Project (CIP No. C0080), Specification No. MPK 26-01. Staff Recommendation: 1) Approve the Plans and Specifications for the Citywide Storm Drain Catch Basin Full Capture Trash Device Project (CIP No. C0080), Specification No. MPK 26-01, subject to final language approval of the City Manager and City Engineer/Public Works Director; and 2) Authorize staff to advertise the Project and solicit construction bids. (Staff: Igor Leontiy, Management Analyst) AGENDA REPORT 2026 0121 CC REG ITEM 10F
G.
Consider Resolution Granting an Easement to Ventura County Watershed Protection District on City-owned Properties (Assessor Parcel Numbers 511-0-050-265 and 511-0-050-175) for Surface and Sub-Surface Flood Control Facilities Related to Walnut Canyon Channel Improvements (Project 5052) and Encroachment Permit No. 2008-074. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-4376, approving the grant of an easement to Ventura County Watershed Protection District for surface and subsurface flood control facilities related to Walnut Canyon Channel Improvements on City-owned properties (APNs 511-0-050-265 and 511-0-050-175), subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney. (Staff: Daniel Kim, City Engineer/Public Works Director) AGENDA REPORT 2026 0121 CC REG ITEM 10G
11. ORDINANCES:
A.
Consider Ordinance No. 532 Amending Section 17.50.020 of Chapter 17.50 Art In Public Places of Title 17 Zoning, of the Moorpark Municipal Code, and Determining that this Action is Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. Staff Recommendation: Waive full reading, declare Ordinance No. 532 read for the second time, and adopted as read. (Staff: Chris Ball, Senior Management Analyst) (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) AGENDA REPORT 2026 0121 CC REG ITEM 11A
12. CLOSED SESSION:
A.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Properties: 1083-1123 Walnut Canyon Road and 1293-1331 Walnut Canyon Road (APNs: 511-0-030-250, -260, -270, -280, and 511-0-040-120, -130, and -140) Agency Negotiator: PJ Gagajena, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Rose Property Management, LLC
Under Negotiation: Price and terms for potential sale of the property B.
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Paragraph (1) of Subdivision (b) of Government Code Section 54957 Title: City Manager
C.
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Paragraph (1) of Subdivision (b) of Government Code Section 54957 Title: City Attorney
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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