MOORPARK CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING ANNOTATED AGENDA
JULY 01, 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.
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1. CALL TO ORDER:
6:30 P.M.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER JONATHAN ROYAS 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.
Presentation of the 2026 Ventura County Fair Poster.
MAYOR ENEGREN RECEIVED THE 2026 VENTURA COUNTY FAIR POSTER FROM FAIR BOARD DIRECTOR SHANTE MORGAN-CARTER.
B.
Proclamation Declaring July 2026 as Parks and Recreation Month in Moorpark.
MAYOR ENEGREN PRESENTED RECREATION SERVICES MANAGER STEPHANIE ANDERSON AND THE RECREATION SERVICES TEAM WITH A PROCLAMATION DECLARING JULY 2026 AS PARKS AND RECREATION MONTH IN MOORPARK.
C.
Proclamation Celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the United States.
MAYOR ENEGREN PRESENTED JAMES CARPENTER, NAVY VETERAN AND AMERICAN LEGION POST 502 PAST COMMANDER, WITH A PROCLAMATION CELEBRATING THE 250TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNITED STATES.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT:
SIX SPEAKERS
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 REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA: (Pursuant to Council Rules of Procedure, Section 2.9, Items to be withdrawn from the Consent Calendar shall be identified at this time.) CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 8.G. WAS PULLED FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION 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 ATTENDED.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR: (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
APPROVED CONSENT CALENDAR WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ITEM 8.G. WHICH WAS PULLED FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION. (ROLL CALL VOTE: UNANIMOUS) A.
Consider Warrant Register for Fiscal Year 2025/26 - July 1, 2026. Staff Recommendation: Approve the warrant register. (Staff: Hiromi Dever, Finance Director) AGENDA REPORT 2026 0701 CC REG ITEM 08A
APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION.
B.
Consider Minutes of City Council Special Meeting of October 15, 2025. Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes. (Staff: Ky Spangler, City Clerk) AGENDA REPORT 2026 0701 CC REG ITEM 08B
APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION.
C.
Consider Minutes of City Council Regular Meeting of October 15, 2025. Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes. (Staff: Ky Spangler, City Clerk) AGENDA REPORT 2026 0701 CC REG ITEM 08C
APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION.
D.
Consider Approval to Install Donor Plaque on the Joel Burchfield Bridge at Arroyo Vista Community Park. Staff Recommendation: Approve installation of donor recognition plaque on the Joel Burchfield Bridge at Arroyo Vista Community Park, subject to final review and approval by the City Manager. (Staff: PJ Gagajena, City Manager) AGENDA REPORT 2026 0701 CC REG ITEM 08D
APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION.
E.
Consider Approval of Amendment to Agreement No. 2025-203 with Arctic Wolf Networks, Inc. for Additional Network Cybersecurity Monitoring and Operations Platform Subscription Services Not-To-Exceed $131,327.27, and Authorize Purchase Through Authorized Reseller CDW-G. Staff Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to approve an amendment to Agreement No. 2025-203 with Arctic Wolf Networks, Inc. for additional cybersecurity monitoring and operations subscription services in an amount not-to-exceed $131,327.27, and authorize approval of purchase through authorized reseller CDW-G LLC. (Staff: Chris Thompson, Information Systems Manager) AGENDA REPORT 2026 0701 CC REG ITEM 08E
APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION.
F.
Consider Resolution Approving and Accepting a Shared Public Parking Agreement, Easement, and Covenant for Public Parking at the High Street Depot Project and Acceptance of a Public Access Easement Agreement for Public Access over the Community Green Area and Building Frontage provided by High Street Depot, LLC, for Property Located at 80-250 High Street. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-4415, accepting a Shared Public Parking Agreement, Easement, and Covenant, and accepting a Public Access Easement Agreement, with High Street Depot, LLC. (Staff: Philip Neumann, Senior Planner) (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) AGENDA REPORT 2026 0701 CC REG ITEM 08F
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2026-4415. (ROLL CALL VOTE: UNANIMOUS) G.
Consider Approval of Three-Year Lease Agreement with the Children and Families First Commission of Ventura County for Ruben Castro Human Services Center, 612 Spring Road, Building B, Suite 401. Staff Recommendation: Approve Lease Agreement between the City of Moorpark and Children and Families First Commission of Ventura County for the Ruben Castro Human Services Center, Suite 401, for a three-year term and authorize the City Manager to execute the Lease Agreement, subject to final language approval of the City Manager. (Staff: Jeremy Laurentowski, Parks and Recreation Director) AGENDA REPORT 2026 0701 CC REG ITEM 08G
APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION. (VOICE VOTE: UNANIMOUS) H.
Consider Award of Agreement to Commerce Printing Services for Brochure Printing and Mail Preparation Services. Staff Recommendation: Approve the Commerce Printing Services 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 0701 CC REG ITEM 08H
APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION.
I.
Consider Resolution Rescinding Resolution No. 2011-3051 Removing Overnight Parking Restriction "No Parking 2 a.m. to 6 a.m." on the East Side of Millard Street between Torridon Court and Westcott Court. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-4416, rescinding Resolution No. 2011-3051 removing the overnight parking restriction "No Parking 2 a.m. to 6 a.m." on the east side of Millard Street between Torridon Court and Westcott Court. (Staff: Michelle Woomer, Senior Management Analyst) (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) AGENDA REPORT 2026 0701 CC REG ITEM 08I
AGENDA REPORT 2026 0701 CC REG ITEM 08I SUPPLEMENTAL
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2026-4416, RESCINDING RESOLUTION 2011-3051. (ROLL CALL VOTE: UNANIMOUS) J.
Consider Resolution Approving Updates to Moorpark City Transit’s Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP) and Rescinding Resolution No. 2025-4363. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-4417, approving updates to Moorpark City Transit’s Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan and rescinding Resolution No. 2025-4363. (Staff: Michelle Woomer, Senior Management Analyst) (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) AGENDA REPORT 2026 0701 CC REG ITEM 08J
AGENDA REPORT 2026 0701 CC REG ITEM 08J SUPPLEMENTAL
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2026-4417, AS AMENDED, RESCINDING RESOLUTION 2025-4363. (ROLL CALL VOTE: UNANIMOUS) K.
Consider Reduction of Surety Bond - Street, Storm Drain & Erosion Control Improvements (Bond No. 0834988) and Cash Deposit - Grading & Improvements (Check No. 1156) for Residential Planned Development No. 2018-01 for a Mixed-Use Commercial and Residential Development Project at 226 High Street (High Street Depot). Staff Recommendation: Authorize the City Clerk to reduce Surety Bond - Street, Storm Drain & Erosion Control Improvements (Bond No. 0834988) to $101,574.33 and Cash Deposit - Grading & Improvements (Check No. 1156) to $9,276.24. (Staff: Daniel Kim, City Engineer/Public Works Director) AGENDA REPORT 2026 0701 CC REG ITEM 08K
APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION.
L.
Consider Resolution Creating Two New Funds for the Community Facilities District (CFD) 2025-1 Beltramo Ranch (2327) and Vendra Gardens Apartments (2328). Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-4418, approving the creation of CFD 2025-1 Beltramo Ranch Fund (2327) and Vendra Gardens Apartments Fund (2328). (Staff: Hiromi Dever, Finance Director) (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) AGENDA REPORT 2026 0701 CC REG ITEM 08L
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2026-4418. (ROLL CALL VOTE: UNANIMOUS) M.
Consider Amendment No. 2 to Construction Agreement with Pavement Coatings Co. for the 2026 Pavement Rehabilitation Project (M0054), Specification No. MPK 26-02, and Consider Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year 2026/27 Budget. Staff Recommendation: 1) Consider and approve an amendment to a construction contract with Pavement Coatings Co. for the 2026 Pavement Rehabilitation Project (M0054) authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment for a total contract amount of $3,163,145.60, subject to final language approval of the City Manager; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2026-4419 amending the Fiscal Year 2026/27 Budget to appropriate $490,525.60 from Fund 2416 to expense line account number 2416-311-M0054-55200, 2026 Pavement Rehab - Infrastructures, and making a determination of exemption pursuant to CEQA in connection therewith as described in the staff report. (Staff: Daniel Kim, City Engineer/Public Works Director) (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) AGENDA REPORT 2026 0701 CC REG ITEM 08M
APPROVED STAFF RECOMMEDATION, INCLUDING ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-4419. (ROLL CALL VOTE: UNANIMOUS)
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A.
Consider Resolution Approving General Plan Amendment No. CD-GPA-2026-0003 and Specific Plan Amendment No. CD-SPA-2026-0003 (Downtown Specific Plan); Determining that the Project is Consistent with the Previously Certified General Plan 2050 Environmental Impact Report Through Consideration of an Addendum Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act; and Introduce Ordinance Approving Zoning Map Amendment No. CD-ZCA-2026-0007. Staff Recommendation: Open the public hearing, accept public testimony, and continue the public hearing to a date uncertain. (Staff: Doug Spondello, Community Development Director) AGENDA REPORT 2026 0701 CC REG ITEM 09A
OPENED PUBLIC HEARING AND CONTINUED THE OPEN PUBLIC HEARING TO A DATE UNCERTAIN. (ROLL CALL VOTE: 3-0, COUNCILMEMBER BARRETT AND COUNCILMEMBER CASTRO RECUSED) B.
Conduct a Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act ("TEFRA") Public Hearing and Consider Resolution Approving the Issuance of Conduit Financing for the Villa del Arroyo Mobile Home Park. Staff Recommendation: Considering the foregoing, and to support affordable housing within the City, staff recommends that City Council take the following actions: 1) Open the TEFRA public hearing, receive public testimony, and close the public hearing; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2026-4420, approving the issuance of tax-exempt bonds by the CMFA for the benefit of Augusta Communities II LLC, to provide for the financing of the Project, such adoption is solely for the purpose of satisfying the requirements of TEFRA, the Code and the California Government Code section 6500. (Staff: Hiromi Dever, Finance Director) (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) AGENDA REPORT 2026 0701 CC REG ITEM 09B
APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION, INCLUDING ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-4420. (ROLL CALL VOTE: UNANIMOUS)
10. PRESENTATION/ACTION/DISCUSSION:
A.
Consider Resolution Approving Amendment No. 1 to the Employment Agreement Between the City of Moorpark and City Manager Pannie "PJ" Gagajena and Consider Resolution Amending the Salary Plan for Non-Competitive Service and Competitive Service Employees Revising the City Manager’s Salary, and Rescinding Resolution No. 2026-4365. Staff Recommendation: 1) Prior to a motion to adopt the resolution approving Amendment No. 1 to the Employment Agreement between the City of Moorpark and Pannie "PJ" Gagajena, the Mayor shall make the following oral summary report for compliance with Government Code Section 54953(c)(3): "Staff recommends that the City Council approve the Amendment No. 1 to the Employment Agreement between the City of Moorpark and City Manager Pannie "PJ" Gagajena, providing a three percent cost-of-living adjustment effective July 1, 2026, which increases his annual base salary from $245,003.20 to $252,345.60. All other terms of the Employment Agreement remain unchanged; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2026-4421 approving Amendment No. 1 to the Employment Agreement between the City of Moorpark and City Manager Pannie "PJ" Gagajena; and 3) Adopt Resolution No. 2026-4422 amending the Salary Plan for Non-Competitive Service and Competitive Service Employees and rescinding Resolution No. 2026-4385. (Staff: Jonathan Royas, Assistant City Manager) (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) AGENDA REPORT 2026 0701 CC REG ITEM 10A
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2026-4421 AND RESOLUTION NO. 2026-4422, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2026-4385. (ROLL CALL VOTE: UNANIMOUS) B.
Consider Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with John M. Gregorchuk for 1063-1123 Walnut Canyon Road and 1293-1331 Walnut Canyon Road and Appoint Ad Hoc Committee to Negotiate Disposition and Development Agreement for the Project. Staff Recommendation: 1) Approve Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with John M. Gregorchuk for properties located at 1063-1123 Walnut Canyon Road and 1293-1331 Walnut Canyon Road and authorize City Manager to sign the Agreement; and 2) Appoint two Councilmembers to participate in the Ad Hoc Committee to provide guidance on the project and to negotiate the Disposition and Development Agreement. (Staff: Jessica Sandifer, Deputy Parks and Recreation Director) AGENDA REPORT 2026 0701 CC REG ITEM 10B
AGENDA REPORT 2026 0701 CC REG ITEM 10B SUPPLEMENTAL
APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION, AND APPOINTED COUNCILMEMBER CASTRO AND COUNCILMEMBER DELGADO TO SERVE ON AN AD HOC COMMITTEE TO NEGOTIATE THE DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT. (VOICE VOTE: 4-0, COUNCILMEMBER BARRETT RECUSED) C.
Consider Additional Conceptual Artwork Designs for the Moorpark Library Children’s Area. Staff Recommendation: 1) Provide direction regarding various conceptual artwork elements presented by the Ad Hoc Committee (cubby wall; tractor; suspended butterflies; entrance signage; electrical/audio-visual infrastructure; apricot-orchard mural; farm mural; and mammoth mural); and 2) Direct staff to enter into an agreement with Studio Y Creations Inc. for design-development drawings for the cubby wall and tractor in an amount not to exceed $16,000; and 3) Direct staff to obtain a proposal from LPA, Inc. for architectural and engineering services associated with the Council-supported elements, including preparation of any required Construction Change Directive; and 4) Direct staff to coordinate the selection of an artist to complete the murals outlined in the report. (Staff: Chris Ball, Senior Management Analyst) AGENDA REPORT 2026 0701 CC REG ITEM 10C
AGENDA REPORT 2026 0701 CC REG ITEM 10C POWERPOINT
PROVIDED DIRECTION TO STAFF TO: REFER THE DESIGNS BACK TO THE AD HOC MARKETING COMMITTEE TO REVIEW DESIGNS THAT INCLUDE THE INSTALLATION OF BUTTERFLIES, MURALS WITH THE USE OF LOCAL ARTISTS, AND DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE; INCLUDE A TRACTOR AS PART OF THE DESIGN; MOVE FORWARD WITH THE FIVE "CUBBY" KNOOK CONCEPT; MOVE FORWARD WITH A BUDGET NOT-TO-EXCEED $300,000 FOR THE STUDIO Y PORTION OF THE DESIGN INCLUDING $16,000 IN AN AGREEMENT FOR THE DESIGN DEVELOPMENT DRAWINGS FOR THE CUBBY WALL AND TRACTOR; AND DIRECTED STAFF TO OBTAIN A PROPOSAL FROM LPA FOR THE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE CHANGES REQUIRED TO ACCOMMODATE THE CUBBY WALL AND ARTWORK. (ROLL CALL VOTE: 4-1, MAYOR ENEGREN DISSENTING) D.
Consider Resolution Preliminarily Approving Engineer’s Report for the Proposed Formation of the 2026 Parks and Recreation Maintenance and Improvement District; and Resolution Adopting Proposition 218 Assessment Ballot Proceedings Procedures and an Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies Requirement; and Resolution Declaring the Council’s Intention to Order the Formation of the 2026 Parks and Recreation Maintenance and Improvement District and Levy and Collect Assessments and Making a Determination Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act. Staff Recommendation: Should the City Council desire to move forward with a Proposition 218 assessment ballot proceeding, staff recommends that the City Council: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 2026-____, Preliminarily approving the Engineer’s Report for the proposed formation of the 2026 Parks and Recreation Maintenance and Improvement District of the City of Moorpark and levy and collection of assessments within such District; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2026-____, Adopting Proposition 218 Assessment Ballot Proceedings Procedures and an Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies Requirement in connection with the proposed 2026 Parks and Recreation Maintenance and Improvement District of the City of Moorpark; and 3) Adopt Resolution No. 2026-____, Declaring its Intention to Order the Formation of the 2026 Parks and Recreation Maintenance and Improvement District of the City of Moorpark and to levy and collect assessment within such District, appointing a time and place for a public hearing, directing the mailing of notice of the public hearing and assessment ballots. (Staff: Jeremy Laurentowski, Parks and Recreation Director) (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) AGENDA REPORT 2026 0701 CC REG ITEM 10D
AGENDA REPORT 2026 0701 CC REG ITEM 10D POWERPOINT
REJECTED STAFF RECOMMENDATION.
11. ORDINANCES:
A.
Consider Ordinance No. 533 Adding Chapter 5.68 to the Moorpark Municipal Code Entitled High Street Entertainment Zone, Establishing an Entertainment Zone, Adopting the Boundaries, Operational Requirements, and Procedures in Compliance with California State Senate Bill 969 (2024). Staff Recommendation: Waive full reading, declare Ordinance No. 533 read for the second time, and adopted as read. (Staff: Gene Burse, Deputy Community Development Director) (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) AGENDA REPORT 2026 0701 CC REG ITEM 11A
ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 533. (ROLL CALL VOTE: 3-0, COUNCILMEMBER BARRETT AND COUNCILMEMBER CASTRO RECUSED)
12. CLOSED SESSION:
NONE.
13. ADJOURNMENT:
11:02 P.M.