REGULAR MEETING 
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2009   6:00 p.m.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 501 POLI STREET, VENTURA





REPORTS - REGIONAL BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES
 
This time is set aside to allow Councilmembers serving on regional boards, commissions, or committees to present a verbal report to the full City Council on the activities of the respective boards, commissions, or committees upon which they serve.

CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
 
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Map Revisions and Flood Insurance

CITY COUNCIL CONSENT ITEMS
 
Matters appearing on the Consent Calendar are expected to be non-controversial and will be acted upon by the City Council at one time, without discussion, unless a Councilmember or the Administration requests an opportunity to address any given item. Items removed from the Consent Calendar will be discussed at the beginning of the Formal Items. Approval by the City Council of Consent Items means that the recommendation of the Administration is approved along with the terms and conditions described in the Administrative Report.

1.
Minutes

Approve the minutes of the special and regular meetings of November 9, 2009.

2.
Saticoy and Wells Community Plan and  Development Code for Property Bounded by Telegraph Road, Saticoy Avenue, Santa Clara River, and Franklin -Wason Barranca/Campanula Avenue; City of Ventura, Applicant; Case Nos.  Z -934 and AO -233 (62/70/127)

a.
Waive the second reading in full and adopt an ordinance amending the official Zoning District Map for the Saticoy and Wells Development Code area to replace the existing zoning designations with those shown in the regulating plan (Figure 1 -1) of the Saticoy and Wells Development Code.

b.
Waive the second reading in full and adopt an ordinance amending Division 24, Zoning Regulations of the Municipal Code.

3.
City Attorney Employment Agreement (50)

Approve the City Attorney Employment Agreement authorizing up to 15% pay reductions, subject to a determination that negative fiscal conditions exist.

4.
Foothill Road/Kimball Road Traffic Signal Federal Stimulus Funded Project Award of Contract (97)

Approve the award of contract and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the lowest responsible bidder, Taft Electric Company, for Specification No. 2006-15A, Foothill Road/Kimball Road Traffic Signal Project in the amount of $180,546.

5.
Change of Zone from Single Family Residential (R -1 -6) to Professional Office (P -O) for Community Memorial Hospital Cancer Center Facility Located at the Southeast Corner of Brent Street and Loma Vista Road; Community Memorial Health System, Applicant; Case Nos. Z -931 and  EIR -2514 (127/70)

Waive the second reading in full and adopt an ordinance approving a Change of Zone from Single Family Residential (R-1-6) to Professional Office (P-O) for property located at the southeast corner of Brent Street and Loma Vista Road.

6.
Use of $7.5 Million of Bond Proceeds from Redevelopment Agency Line  of Credit Repayment (31)

a.
Approve the use of $7.5 million of bond proceeds and related interest earnings from the Redevelopment Agency Line of Credit Repayment to be used for the following high priority infrastructure investments: $5.3 million to complete four capital projects currently underway $2.2 million to complete eight capital improvements projects

b.
Authorize the Finance and Technology Department to increase project appropriations and assign revenues and expenses in the proper projects and accounts adjusting amounts to ensure project completions and allocation of interest earnings as necessary.

7.
Fiscal Year 2008 -2009 Annual Report for Local Agency Developer Improvement Fees (31)

a.
Accept the annual report for fees as required by Government Code Section 66000, 66001, 66006, and 66477 and determine that there is reasonable relationship between the fees collected and the purpose for which it is committed.

b.
Reauthorize intended use of retained funds collected for improvements that remain unspent for more than five years.

8.
Countywide Stormwater Quality Management Program (94)

a.
Authorize the City Manager to execute the third amendment to the 1992 Implementation Agreement for funding the shared expenses of the Countywide Stormwater Quality Management Program for Fiscal Year 2009 -2010.

b.
Direct staff to negotiate a new implementation agreement for the term of the current stormwater permit with the goal of having a new agreement ready for approval in May 2010 that provides an equitable cost allocation formula, a process to ensure that services are cost competitive, an audit provision, and a policy role for the Public Works Director’s group.

9.
Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Funding (31)

a.
Accept a grant from the Office of Homeland Security for the Fiscal Year 2009 -2010 Urban Area Security Initiative Program for $230,000.

b.
Authorize the City Manager or designee as agent for the City to conduct all negotiations and execute and submit all documents, including without limitation applications, agreements, and billing statements that may be necessary to accept the grant and complete the project.

c.
Authorize the Finance and Technology Department to assign the increased appropriations and revenues to the General Grant and Categorical Fund, Police Department budget within the Program 2009 -2010 Urban Area Security Initiative in the amount of $230,000.

10.

a.
Introduce and waive the first reading of an ordinance adding  provisions of Chapter 6.470 to the Municipal Code for the purpose of implementing the provisions of the Digital Infrastructure and Video Competition Act of 2006, codified in California Public Utilities Code Section 5800; et seq.

b.
Set the proposed ordinance for a second reading and adoption at the City Council meeting of December 7, 2009.

11.
Purchasing, Contracting, and Transfers of Appropriations (70)

a.
Introduce and waive the first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 4.600 of the Municipal Code relating to purchasing, contracts, and public works.

b.
Introduce and waive the first reading of an ordinance amending Section 4.500.020 of the Municipal Code relating to transfers of appropriations by the City Manager and department directors.

c.
Set the proposed ordinances for a second reading and adoption at the City Council meeting of December 7, 2009.

CITY COUNCIL FORMAL ITEMS

12.

Receive report from City and Ventura County Library System (VCLS) on the pending closure of Wright Library and consolidation of library services into Foster Library on November 30, in response to the previously identified library funding gap.

13.

a.
Approve in concept the development of botanical gardens at Grant Park by Ventura Botanical Gardens, Inc.

b.
Direct staff to proceed with option and lease negotiations.

14.

Receive the report and direct staff to continue with the proposed Civic Engagement Plan.

15.

Direct staff to return to Council with ways to protect and enhance the City's urban forest through updated policies and procedures.

PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS

CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS

ADJOURNMENT
 
Administrative Reports relating to this agenda are available in the City Clerk's Office, 501 Poli Street - Room 204, Ventura, during normal business hours as well as on the City's Web Site - www.cityofventura.net. Materials related to an agenda item submitted to the City Council after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public review at the City Clerk's Office. This agenda was posted on Thursday, November 19, 2009, at 4:00 p.m. in the City Clerk's Office, on the City Hall Public Notices Board, and on the Internet. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk's Office at 658-4787 or the California Relay Service. Notification by Thursday, November 19, 2009, at 5:30 p.m. will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements for accessibility to this meeting. November 23, 2009 Ventura City Council Agenda - Revised 7