MOORPARK CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING ANNOTATED AGENDA
FEBRUARY 18, 2026
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:
MOORPARK COLLEGE PRESIDENT DR. JULIUS SOKENU 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 National Engineers Week the Week of February 22 - 28, 2026.
MAYOR ENEGREN PRESENTED LINDA MYSZKOWSKI, ASSISTANT ENGINEER WITH A PROCLAMATION DECLARING THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 22-28, 2026, AS NATIONAL ENGINEERS WEEK.
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 REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA: (Pursuant to Council Rules of Procedure, Section 2.9, Items to be withdrawn from the Consent Calendar shall be identified at this time.) CONSENSUS TO PULL ITEM 10.D. FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION UPON THE REQUEST OF COUNCILMEMBER BARRETT.
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 by Moorpark College President Dr. Julius Sokenu. Staff Recommendation: Receive and file presentation. (Staff: PJ Gagajena, City Manager) AGENDA REPORT 2026 0218 CC REG ITEM 09A
RECEIVED PRESENTATION.
B.
Consider Resolution Authorizing Mid-Year Amendments to Fiscal Year 2025/26 Budget. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-4378 amending the Fiscal Year 2025/26 budget as noted in Exhibits "A", "B", and "C" to the attached resolution. (Staff: Hiromi Dever, Finance Director) (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) AGENDA REPORT 2026 0218 CC REG ITEM 09B
AGENDA REPORT 2026 0218 CC REG ITEM 09B POWERPOINT
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2026-4378. (ROLL CALL VOTE: UNANIMOUS) C.
Consider Specifications and Authorization to Advertise for Construction Bids for the 2026 Pavement Rehabilitation Project (M0054), Specification No. MPK 26-02. Staff Recommendation: Approve the Design Specification for the 2026 Pavement Rehabilitation Project (M0054), Specification No. MPK 26-02, and authorize staff to advertise to obtain construction bids. (Staff: Daniel Kim, City Engineer/Public Works Director) AGENDA REPORT 2026 0218 CC REG ITEM 09C
APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS.
D.
Consider Direction to Conduct Public Opinion Survey for Park Maintenance Revenue Options. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff to conduct a Public Opinion Survey to evaluate potential park maintenance revenue options and return results for City Council consideration. (Staff: Jeremy Laurentowski, Parks and Recreation Director) (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) AGENDA REPORT 2026 0218 CC REG ITEM 09D
AGENDA REPORT 2026 0218 CC REG ITEM 09D POWERPOINT
APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION.
E.
Consider Moorpark City Library Operations and Service Delivery. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate. (Staff: Jeremy Laurentowski, Parks and Recreation Director) AGENDA REPORT 2026 0218 CC REG ITEM 09E
AGENDA REPORT 2026 0218 CC REG ITEM 09E POWERPOINT
DIRECTED STAFF TO PURSUE A CONTRACT EXTENSION WITH THE EXISTING LIBRARY SERVICES PROVIDER OF AT LEAST SIX MONTHS, AND IN THAT DURATION DEVELOP GOALS AND OBJECTIVES AND GET FEEDBACK FROM STAKEHOLDERS.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR: (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
A.
Consider Warrant Register for Fiscal Year 2025/26 - February 18, 2026. Staff Recommendation: Approve the warrant register. (Staff: Hiromi Dever, Finance Director) AGENDA REPORT 2026 0218 CC REG ITEM 10A
APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION.
B.
Consider Approval of an Amendment to the Attachment Agreement with Southern California Gas Company to Attach Advanced Meter Facilities to City-Owned Streetlights, and Making a Determination of Exemption Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act in Connection Therewith. Staff Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute an Amendment to an existing Attachment Agreement with the Southern California Gas Company, subject to final language approval of the City Manager. (Staff: Brian Chong, Assistant to the City Manager) AGENDA REPORT 2026 0218 CC REG ITEM 10B
APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION.
C.
Consider Approval of Amendment No. 1 Assigning the Smart City Services Agreement with Aspire Broadband, LLC to Aspire Broadband Holdings, Inc. Staff Recommendation: Approve Amendment No. 1 Assigning the Smart City Services Agreement with Aspire Broadband, LLC to Aspire Broadband Holdings, Inc., and authorize the City Manager to execute the Amendment, subject to final language approval of the City Manager. (Staff: Brian Chong, Assistant to the City Manager) AGENDA REPORT 2026 0218 CC REG ITEM 10C
APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION.
D.
Consider the Approval of Plans and Specifications and Authorization to Advertise for Construction Bids for the High Street Bus Shelter Improvement Project (CIP No. C0083), Specification No. MPK 26-03. Staff Recommendation: 1) Approve the Plans and Specifications for the High Street Bus Shelter Improvement Project (CIP No. C0083), Specification No. MPK 26-03, 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: Michelle Woomer, Senior Management Analyst) AGENDA REPORT 2026 0218 CC REG ITEM 10D
APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS. (VOICE VOTE: UNANIMOUS) E.
Consider a Resolution Reestablishing Warrant Issuance and Signing Authority in City Council Policies. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-4679 amending the City Council Policies to add Policy 5.7, formerly known as 5.3 in City Council Resolution No. 2022-4076, and rescinding Resolution No. 2025-4351. (Staff: Hiromi Dever, Finance Director) (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) AGENDA REPORT 2026 0218 CC REG ITEM 10E
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2026-4679, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2025-4351. (ROLL CALL VOTE: UNANIMOUS) F.
Consider Agreement Between the City of Moorpark and CS Transit Leasing Inc. for Site Services. Staff Recommendation: Approve the CS Transit Leasing Inc. Agreement, subject to final language approval of the City Manager and City Attorney, and authorize the City Manager to sign the Agreement. (Staff: Stephanie Anderson, Recreation Services Manager) AGENDA REPORT 2026 0218 CC REG ITEM 10F
APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION.
11. ORDINANCES:
NONE.
12. CLOSED SESSION:
THE COUNCIL RECESSED AT 10:02 P.M. TO GO INTO CLOSED SESSION FOR DISCUSSION OF ITEMS 12.A. THROUGH 12.R. 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: 150 Casey Road, APN: 511-0-020-265
Agency Negotiator: PJ Gagajena, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Moorpark Casey Road LP
Under Negotiation: Price and terms for potential acquisition of all or a portion of the property C.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Properties: 601 Moorpark Avenue, APN: 511-0-050-270
Agency Negotiator: PJ Gagajena, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Colin Velazquez, Victoria Velazquez Under Negotiation: Price and terms for potential exchange or acquisition of all or a portion of the property D.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Properties: APNs: 511-0-090-400; 511-0-090-410; 512-0-090-170 Agency Negotiator: PJ Gagajena, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Ventura County Transportation Commission Under Negotiation: Price and terms for potential acquisition of all or a portion of the property E.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Properties: APNs: 511-0-090-390; 512-0-090-160
Agency Negotiator: PJ Gagajena, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Southern Pacific Transportation Company Under Negotiation: Price and terms for potential acquisition of all or a portion of the property F.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Properties: 530 Moorpark Avenue, APN: 512-0-103-180
Agency Negotiator: PJ Gagajena, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Love Bros LLC
Under Negotiation: Price and terms for potential acquisition of all or a portion of the property G.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Properties: APN: 511-0-101-380; 50 Poindexter Avenue, APN: 511-0-101-020; 433 Moorpark Avenue, APN 511-0-101-300 Agency Negotiator: PJ Gagajena, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Frances J. Flynn
Under Negotiation: Price and terms for potential acquisition of all or a portion of the property H.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Properties: 433 Moorpark Avenue, APN 511-0-101-310
Agency Negotiator: PJ Gagajena, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Jose R. Florez, Beira M. Guzman
Under Negotiation: Price and terms for potential acquisition of all or a portion of the property I.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Properties: 421 Moorpark Avenue, APN 511-0-010-320
Agency Negotiator: PJ Gagajena, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Samuel S. Valenza
Under Negotiation: Price and terms for potential acquisition of all or a portion of the property J.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Properties: 401 Moorpark Avenue, APN 511-0-101-390
Agency Negotiator: PJ Gagajena, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Anthony J. Costa
Under Negotiation: Price and terms for potential acquisition of all or a portion of the property K.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Properties: 375 Moorpark Avenue, APN 511-0-101-340
Agency Negotiator: PJ Gagajena, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Dorgalli Sami
Under Negotiation: Price and terms for potential acquisition of all or a portion of the property L.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Properties: 347 Moorpark Avenue, APN 511-0-101-350
Agency Negotiator: PJ Gagajena, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: 347 Moorpark Avenue LLC
Under Negotiation: Price and terms for potential acquisition of all or a portion of the property M.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Properties: 301 Moorpark Avenue, APN 511-0-101-360
Agency Negotiator: PJ Gagajena, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Edelmira Garcia
Under Negotiation: Price and terms for potential acquisition of all or a portion of the property N.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Properties: 251 Moorpark Avenue, APN 511-0-080-355
Agency Negotiator: PJ Gagajena, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: J Birkenshaw, David H. Birkenshaw
Under Negotiation: Price and terms for potential acquisition of all or a portion of the property O.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Properties: 49 1st Street, APN 512-0-103-020
Agency Negotiator: PJ Gagajena, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Alberto C. Rosales, Rodriguez Deceja Amelia Under Negotiation: Price and terms for potential acquisition of all or a portion of the property P.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Properties: 496 Moorpark Avenue, APN 512-0-102-300
Agency Negotiator: PJ Gagajena, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Hakam A. Barakat
Under Negotiation: Price and terms for potential acquisition of all or a portion of the property Q.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Properties: 661 Moorpark Avenue, APN 511-0-050-140
Agency Negotiator: PJ Gagajena, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Colin Velazquez, Victoria Velazquez Under Negotiation: Price and terms for potential sale or exchange of all or a portion of the property R.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Properties: 18 High Street, APN 512-0-090-235
Agency Negotiator: PJ Gagajena, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Colin Velazquez, Victoria Velazquez Under Negotiation: Price and terms for potential sale or exchange of all or a portion of the property
13. ADJOURNMENT:
11:15 P.M.