MOORPARK CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING ANNOTATED AGENDA
MAY 06, 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:
6:32 P.M.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
COUNCILMEMBER CASTRO 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.
Introduction of New Employee Cody Hosking, Recreation Coordinator in the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department.
MAYOR ENEGREN INTRODUCED NEW CITY EMPLOYEE, CODY HOSKING, RECREATION COORDINATOR IN THE PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
B.
Proclamation Declaring May 2026 as Mental Health Awareness Month.
MAYOR ENEGREN PRESENTED MARIA TERESA ALMANZA WITH ASPIRANET, WITH A PROCLAMATION DECLARING MAY 2026 AS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH.
C.
Proclamation Declaring May 3 to 9, 2026, as Small Business Week.
MAYOR ENEGREN PRESENTED BRUCE STENSLIE, PRESIDENT AND CEO OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COLLABORATIVE WITH A PROCLAMATION DECLARING MAY 3 TO MAY 9, 2026 AS SMALL BUSINESS WEEK.
D.
Proclamation Declaring May 3 to 9, 2026, as Municipal Clerk’s Week.
MAYOR ENEGREN PRESENTED KY SPANGLER, CITY CLERK, AND THE MOORPARK CITY CLERK TEAM WITH A PROCLAMATION DECLARING MAY 3 TO MAY 9, 2026 AS MUNICIPAL CLERKS 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 REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA: (Pursuant to Council Rules of Procedure, Section 2.9, Items to be withdrawn from the Consent Calendar shall be identified at this time.)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 PRESENTAION ITEM 9.A. FROM THE AGENDA FOR FUTURE PRESENTATION; AND PULL CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 10.I. FOR RESCUALS.
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:
A.
Consider a Resolution Revising the Rules and Regulations Governing City Facility Rentals and Facility Rental Fees, Deposits, and Additional Charges and Rescinding Resolution No. 2020-3963. Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the public hearing, accept public testimony, and close the public hearing; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2026-4390, approving revised Rules and Regulations Governing City Facility Rentals and Facility Rental Fees, Deposits, and Additional Charges, rescinding Resolution No. 2020-3963. (Staff: Stephanie Anderson, Recreation Services Manager) (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) AGENDA REPORT 2026 0506 CC REG ITEM 08A
AGENDA REPORT 2026 0506 CC REG ITEM 08A POWERPOINT
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2026-4390, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2020-3963. (ROLL CALL VOTE: UNANIMOUS) B.
Consider Resolution Approving CD-MPD-2023-0000, an 8,578 Square-Foot Mixed-Use Building with Two Ground-Floor Commercial Spaces (Totaling 2,803 Square Feet) and Six Residential Units (Totaling 4,520 Square Feet) on an 18,212 Square Foot Vacant Lot Located at 347 Moorpark Avenue and Denying CD-VAR-2026-0002, a Variance Permit to Allow an Alternative Screening Treatment in Lieu of an Eight-Foot-High Decorative Block Wall on the Western Side of the Property, on the Application of Yossi Bar-Zion; and Making a Determination of Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act in Connection Therewith. Planning Commission Recommendation: 1) Open the public hearing, receive public testimony, and close the public hearing; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2026-4391: a) finding the project Categorically Exempt from CEQA; b) approving Mixed-Use Planned Development Permit No. CD-MPD-2023-0000 subject to certain findings and conditions; and c) denying Variance No. CD-VAR-2026-0002. (Staff: Philip Neumann, Senior Planner) (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) AGENDA REPORT 2026 0506 CC REG ITEM 08B
AGENDA REPORT 2026 0506 CC REG ITEM 08B SUPPLEMENTAL
AGENDA REPORT 2026 0506 CC REG ITEM 08B POWERPOINT
APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS, INCLUDING ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-4391, AS AMENDED. (ROLL CALL VOTE: UNANIMOUS)
9. PRESENTATION/ACTION/DISCUSSION:
A.
Consider Proposed Sewer and Reclaimed Water Rates Presentation by Water and Sanitation Director Paul Chan, Ventura County Waterworks District No. 1 County of Ventura Public Works Agency. Staff Recommendation: Receive presentation. (Staff: PJ Gagajena, City Manager) AGENDA REPORT 2026 0506 CC REG ITEM 09A
PULLED FROM THE AGENDA; TO BE PRESENTED AT A FUTURE DATE.
B.
Consider Artwork Design for Moorpark Library Children’s Area; Consider Waiving the City’s Purchasing Requirements Pursuant to Moorpark Municipal Code Section 3.04.120 for Library Artwork; Consider Agreement with Studio Y Creations Inc. for Library Artwork; Consider Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year 2026/27 Budget to Fund Library Artwork; and Consider Making a Determination That No Further Environmental Review is Required Pursuant to Section 15162 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines. Staff Recommendation: 1) Approve the artwork design for the new Moorpark Library children’s area as presented; and 2) Waive the City’s purchasing requirements, pursuant to Moorpark Municipal Code Section 3.04.120; Approve Agreement with Studio Y Creations Inc. for an amount not-to-exceed $607,343 and authorize the City Manager to sign the Agreement subject to final language approval by the City Manager; and 3) Adopt Resolution No. 2026-____, Amending the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Budget by appropriating $268,843 from the Art In Public Places Fund (2007) to fund artwork for the Moorpark Library Project (C0056). (Staff: Chris Ball, Senior Management Analyst) (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)CONSENT CALENDAR: (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) AGENDA REPORT 2026 0506 CC REG ITEM 09B
AGENDA REPORT 2026 0506 CC REG ITEM 09B POWERPOINT
APPROVED AGREEMENT WITH STUDIO Y TO INCLUDE FOUR TREES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $280,000, AND DIRECTED STAFF TO SEEK INPUT FROM THE MARKETING AD HOC COMMITTEE ON MURAL DESIGNS. RESOLUTION WAS NOT APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL. (VOICE VOTE: UNANIMOUS)
10. CONSENT CALENDAR: (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
APPROVED CONSENT CALENDAR WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ITEM 10.I. WHICH WAS PULLED FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION DUE TO RECUSALS. (ROLL CALL VOTE: UNANIMOUS) A.
Consider Warrant Register for Fiscal Year 2025/26 - May 6, 2026. Staff Recommendation: Approve the warrant register. (Staff: Hiromi Dever, Finance Director) AGENDA REPORT 2026 0506 CC REG ITEM 10A
APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION.
B.
Consider Minutes of City Council Special Meeting of August 6, 2025. Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes. (Staff: Ky Spangler, City Clerk) AGENDA REPORT 2026 0506 CC REG ITEM 10B
APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION.
C.
Consider Minutes of City Council Special Meeting of August 8, 2025. Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes. (Staff: Ky Spangler, City Clerk) AGENDA REPORT 2026 0506 CC REG ITEM 10C
APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION.
D.
Consider Minutes of City Council Regular Meeting of September 3, 2025. Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes. (Staff: Ky Spangler, City Clerk) AGENDA REPORT 2026 0506 CC REG ITEM 10D
APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION.
E.
Consider Resolution Approving the Preliminary Assessment Engineer’s Report for the Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Assessment Districts for the Fiscal Year 2026/27 and Providing Notice of Public Hearing on June 3, 2026. Staff Recommendation: 1) Set the Public Hearing date for June 3, 2026; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2026-4393. (Staff: Gilbert Punsalan, Budget & Finance Manager) (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) AGENDA REPORT 2026 0506 CC REG ITEM 10E
APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION, INCLUDING ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-4393. (ROLL CALL VOTE: UNANIMOUS) F.
Consider Resolution Approving the Preliminary Assessment Engineer’s Report for the Parks and Recreation Maintenance and Improvement Assessment District for the Fiscal Year 2026/27 and Providing Notice of Public Hearing on June 3, 2026. Staff Recommendation: 1) Set the Public Hearing date for June 3, 2026; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2026-4394. (Staff: Gilbert Punsalan, Budget & Finance Manager) (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) AGENDA REPORT 2026 0506 CC REG ITEM 10F
APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION, INCLUDING ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-4394. (ROLL CALL VOTE: UNANIMOUS) G.
Receive Report of Annual Development Agreement Review, Established in Connection with Residential Planned Development No. 2021-01 (The Bungalows at Beltramo), Located at 11930 Los Angeles Avenue, on the Application of Nancy Johns on behalf of KB HOME Greater Los Angeles, Inc. Staff Recommendation: 1) Receive the Community Development Director’s report and recommendation that, on the basis of substantial evidence, the Developer has complied in good faith with the terms and conditions of the agreement; and 2) Deem the 2026 annual review process for this project complete. (Staff: Philip Neumann, Senior Planner) AGENDA REPORT 2026 0506 CC REG ITEM 10G
APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS.
H.
Consider Acceptance of Public Improvements, Authorization of Release of Project Bonds in Accordance with the Contract Provisions, and Authorization to File a Notice of Completion for the High Street Improvement Project (C0009), Specification No. MPK 24-01. Staff Recommendation: 1) Accept completion of the High Street Improvement Project (C0009), Specification No. MPK 24-01; and 2) Authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion (Attachment) with the Ventura County Recorder’s Office; and 3) Authorize the City Clerk to exonerate the Faithful Performance and Material Suppliers and Laborers Bonds, Bond No. RCB0051649, one year after the date of recordation of the Notice of Completion. (Staff: Daniel Kim, City Engineer/Public Works Director) AGENDA REPORT 2026 0506 CC REG ITEM 10H
APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS.
I.
Consider a Design Professional Services Agreement with BKF Engineers for Professional Engineering Design Services; a Professional Services Agreement with m6 Consulting, Inc., for Project Management Services; and a Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Budget to Fund the High Street Improvement Project - Phase 2 (CIP No. C0084). Staff Recommendation: 1) Consider and award a Design Professional Services Agreement with BKF Engineers for Engineering Design Services for the High Street Improvement Project - Phase 2 (C0084); authorize the City Manager to approve additional work in an amount not to exceed ten percent (10%) of the amount of the Agreement; and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement in the amount of $507,030.00, subject to final language approval of the City Manager and City Attorney; and 2) Waive the City’s purchasing requirements, pursuant to Resolution No. 2019-3829, consider and award a Professional Services Agreement with m6 Consulting, Inc. for Project Management Services for the High Street Improvement Project - Phase 2 (C0084); authorize the City Manager to approve additional work in an amount not to exceed ten percent (10%) of the amount of the Agreement; and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement in the amount of $321,075.00, subject to final language approval of the City Manager; and 3) Adopt Resolution No. 2026-4395 amending Fiscal Year 2025/26 Budget to fund the High Street Improvement Project - Phase 2 and making a determination of exemption in association therewith pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), as described in this staff report. (Staff: Daniel Kim, City Engineer/Public Works Director) (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) AGENDA REPORT 2026 0506 CC REG ITEM 10I
APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS, INCLUDING ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-4395. (ROLL CALL VOTE: 3-0, COUNCILMEMBERS BARRETT AND CASTRO RECUSED) J.
Consider Resolution Initiating Proceedings for the Formation of Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District 26-01 (Vendra Gardens Apartments). Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-4396 initiating the proceedings required for the formation of Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District 26-01 for Vendra Gardens Apartments. (Staff: Jeremy Laurentowski, Parks and Recreation Director) (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) AGENDA REPORT 2026 0506 CC REG ITEM 10J
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2026-4396. (ROLL CALL VOTE: UNANIMOUS)
11. ORDINANCES:
NONE.
12. CLOSED SESSION:
NONE.
13. ADJOURNMENT:
10:31 P.M.