Loading...
Item 7 - Approval of Minutes AGENDA REPORT SUMMARY G��� OF POW,yr ��, ��- 1 tik , , �.w .t`t TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council -�ry '� TM° `°V� FROM: James L. Bowersox, City Ma g� INITIATED BY: L. Diane Shea, City Cler��`a.' DATE: July 5, 2005 SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes ABSTRACT The minutes of the June 14, 2005 Regular Meeting have been prepared and are attached for your approval. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW Environmental review is not required according to CEQA guidelines. FISCAL IMPACT None. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC NOTIFICATION AND CORRESPONDENCE None. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the Council approve the minutes of June 14, 2005. ACTION 1 of 7 July 5, 2005, Item #� NOT YET CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA APPROVED MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JUNE 14, 2005 The June 14, 2005, Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Poway, was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Cafagna at the City Council Chambers, 13325 Civic Center Drive, Poway, California. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT Merrilee Boyack, Bob Emery, Don Higginson, Betty Rexford, and Mickey Cafagna COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT None STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT James Bowersox City Manager Penny Riley Assistant City Manager Stephen Eckis Special Counsel Diane Shea City Clerk Warren Shafer Director of Administrative Services Robert Clark Director of Community Services Niall Fritz Director of Development Services James Howell Director of Public Works Deborah Johnson Director of Redevelopment Services Mark Sanchez Director of Safety Services Charlie Campe Sheriff's Captain Javid Siminou City Engineer Kristen Crane Assistant to the City Manager Paolo Romero Management Assistant FLAG SALUTE Deputy Mayor Emery led the flag salute. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Cafagna explained the procedures for Public Oral Communications. The following person spoke: Gino Russo, 13350 Ann-O-Reno complained having to apply for use of the Bocce Ball court on July 4th even though he has a permit for use on other dates. The item was referred to staff. 8411 2 of 7 July 5, 2005, Item #1_ Page 2 — CITY OF POWAY— June 14, 2005 NOT YET APPROVED CONSENT CALENDAR Motion by Deputy Mayor Emery, seconded by Councilmember Rexford, to approve the Consent Calendar including items 6 through 10. 6. Ratification of Warrant Reqister for the period of May 16 - May 20, 2005. (0475-20) 7. Approval of Minutes — City Council May 24, 2005 Regular Meeting 9. Approval of purchase for an Electronic Emerqencv Medical Services (EMS) Data Collection Svstem and the appropriation of$35,000 from the Unappropriated General Fund balance. (0480-20) 10. Acceptance of the Boca Raton Reservoir Prolect (#1743) from Spiess Construction. The Reservoir is located at 17301 Butterfield Trail. Continued to June 28, 2005. (0700-10) Motion carried unanimously. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS ITEM 1 (0430-40) PROPOSED FY 2005/2006 & FY 2006/2007 COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL PLAN City Manager Bowersox stated that this hearing represents the second of three public hearings scheduled for consideration of the proposed Comprehensive Financial Plan for Fiscal Years 2005-2006 and 2006-2007. He gave an overview of the budget. The Mayor called for public comment. Seeing no one wishing to speak, a motion was made by Deputy Mayor Emery, and seconded by Councilmember Boyack to continue the public hearing to June 21, 2005. Motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARINGS ITEM 2 (0780-08) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (EA) 05-02 14048 SYCAMORE AVENE APPLICANTS: DAVE & ANGELA AWBREY APN: 314-214-18 On October 30, 2001, the City Council/Redevelopment Agency authorized staff to negotiate terms for the acquisition of available flood-prone parcels located within the 100-Year Floodway of Rattlesnake Creek. Staff has conducted site due diligence on the 0.32 parcel located at 14048 Sycamore Avenue and negotiated the terms of sale in an effort to pursue 8412 3 of 7 July 5, 2005, Item #�_ NOT YET Page 3 — CITY OF POWAY— June 14, 2005 APPROVED the development of potential future open space and/or other recreational uses within the Paguay Redevelopment Project Area. Property within the 100-Year Floodway of Rattlesnake Creek is blighted because it is flood-prone and cannot be improved. Approximately 6,000 square feet of the subject parcel is located above the floodplain and could be redeveloped with a new home and sold at an affordable price through Poway's first-time homebuyer S.H.O.P. program. The remaining 7,979 square feet of the property is encumbered by the floodway channel and inundated with water during periods of heary rainfall and is unbuildable. Marie Meese, 14056 Sycamore, Poway, spoke in support of the purchase and encouraged the City to retain the Awbrey home for resale or possibly as a rental, or rebuild on the lot. Motion by Councilmember Rexford, seconded by Deputy Mayor Emery, to approve the Negative Declaration, adopt Planning Resolution No. P-05-45, entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Poway, California, Approving Environmental Assessment 05-02, Acquisition of Property at 14048 Sycamore Avenue, Assessor's Parcel Number 314-214-18" and appropriate$519,400 from the Redevelopment Agency's Housing Unappropriated Fund Balance (471-8912) to a new CIP account (5993) and expend $519,400 for the purchase and site remediation ofthe property located at 14048 Sycamore Avenue. Furtherto expend $4,800 from available funds in the Property/Field Acquisition Project (5650) on related property acquisition for the property located in the floodway, and authorize the City Manager/Executive Director to execute the documents necessary to complete the acquisition. Motion carried unanimously. ITEM 3 (440-10) POWAY ROYAL ESTATES MOBILEHOME PARK ISSUANCE OF HOUS�NG REVENUE BONDS TEFRA HEARING City Manager Jim Bowersox, Special Counsel Stephen Eckis, and Redevelopment Director Deborah Johnson presented the staff report. Ms. Johnson introduced the financial team who worked on this item: Keith Curry, PFM; Denise Herring, Bond Counsel with Stradling, Yocca, Carlson, & Rauth; Tom Clark, Stradling, Yocca, Carlson & Rauth; Greg Chin, David Paul Rosen&Associates; and Bob Speliman, Spellman &Company, Undervvriter. This proposal is to sell the Poway Royal Estates Mobilehome Park to Wakeland Housing and to issue bonds to accommodate the sale. Representatives from Wakeland Housing and Development were also present at the meeting. Morrie Itzkowitz, 12816 EI Rey Vista, Poway, presented a PowerPoint presentation objecting to the City's purchase of the park and saying that 74% of the residents want to buy the park. Lowell Husbands, 13043 Alpine Drive, Poway, presented the PowerPoint presentation along with Mr. Itzkowitz and stated the residents want the opportunity to purchase the park. Sherry Wilks, 12824 Granada Drive Poway, objects to the purchase of the park by the City and asked where the City Council responsibility was to the residents of the park. 8413 4 of 7 July 5, 2005, Item #�_ NOT YET APPROVED Page 4— CITY OF POWAY — June 14, 2005 Dallas Hayden, 13223 Dana Vista, Poway, and member of the Housing Commission, said he is concerned that the Housing Commission was not asked for input on the sale of the park. He wanted the Commission to have time to review and comment. James Rudolph, 13313 Casa Vista, Poway, provided a copyof a newspaper article about rent control in the City of Santee. He applauded that citys efforts and asked the City Council to do the same in Poway. Karen Knecht speaking on behalf of Connie Messina, Oak Knoll Road, representing South Poway Residents' Association expressed concerns over the treatment of the park residents and asked the City Council to help them purchase the park. Motion by Deputy Mayor Emery, seconded by Councilmember Higginson, to close the public hearing, and adopt Resolution No. 05-043 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the city of Poway Authorizing the Issuance of its 2005 Series A Housing Revenue Bonds (First Lien Bonds) Poway Royal Mobile Home Park and 2005 Series B Housing Revenue Bonds (Second Lien Bonds) Poway Royal Mobile Home Park and Making Certain Determinations Relating Thereto;" adopt Resolution No. R-05-05 entitled, "A Resolution of the Poway Redevelopment Agency Approving the Issuance by the City of Poway of its 2005 Series A Housing Revenue Refunding Bonds (First Lien Bonds) Poway Royal Mobile Home Park and 2005 Series B Housing Revenue Refunding Bonds(Second Lien Bonds) Poway Royal Mobile Home Park and Making Certain Determinations Relating Thereto;"adopt Resolution No. 05- 044 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Poway Approving a Purchase and Sale Agreement by and between the Poway Redevelopment Agency and the City of Poway;" and adopt Resolution R-05-06 entitled "A Resolution of the Poway Redevelopment Agency Approving a Purchase and Sale Agreement by and Between the Poway Redevelopment agency and the City of Poway, and a Mobile Home Sale and Operating Agreement by and Between the Agency and Wakeland Housing and Development Corporation." Motion carried unanimously. STAFF REPORTS ITEM 4 (0850-50) INSTALLATION OF STOP SIGNS SILVERSET STREET AT PALISADES DR./ARBOLITOS DRIVE City Manager Bowersox presented the staff report. In order to improve pedestrian safety through the Silverset Street at the Palisades Drive/Arbolitos Drive intersection, representatives of the community suggested that City staff consider controlling the third approach, the Silverset Street traffic, with a stop sign. Currently, only motorists entering the intersection from Palisades Drive and Arbolitos Drive have to stop. The Silverset approach is not controlled. Rick Caccese, 14232 Palisades Drive, Poway, presented a PowerPoint presentation outlining safety improvements and quality of life issues in the neighborhood. 8414 5 of 7 July 5, 2005, item #� NOT YET Page 5 — CITY OF POWAY— June 14, 2005 APPR�VED Mike Foster, 14290 Palisades Drive, Poway, joined in the PowerPoint presentation and supports the recommendation to install the stop signs. Jim Mettler, 14224 Palisades Drive, described the subject intersection and a dangerous incident involving pedestrians and motor vehicles he witnessed. Motion by Deputy Mayor Emery, seconded by Councilmember Rexford, to adopt Resolution No. 05-045 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Poway, California, Establishing All-Way Stop Controls at Silverset Street and Palisades Drive/Arbolitos Drive." Motion carried unanimously. ITEM 5 (0700-10) ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES AGREEMENT ESCONDIDIO HUMANE SOCIETY City Manager Bowersox presented the staff report. Due to continually rising contract costs, the City notified the County of San Diego Department of Animal Services in March 2004 that it would be terminating the agreement for animal control services effective June 30, 2005. By terminating the agreement with the County, the City's intent is to enter into an agreement with the Escondido Humane Society(EHS), which will provide equivalent services for less cost, be closer in proximity to Poway residents, and provide increased responsiveness and improved customer service. Motion by Councilmember Higginson, seconded by Deputy Mayor Emery, to approve the Animal Control Services Agreement with the Escondido Humane Society for the provision of services to the City of Poway for a three-year period beginning July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2008. Motion carried unanimously. MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL-INITIATED ITEMS 13. Councilmember Boyack reported on developing a Leadership Academy where citizens can learn about City business, the Chamberof Commerce, Business Park issues, etc., which would increase community involvement and develop community leaders. 14. Councilmember Rexford asked staff when McMillan would repair the pavement on Scripps Poway Parkway and Pomerado. She also reported on the League of California Cities Housing meeting regarding affordable housing in the region. 16A. Deputy Mayor Emery gave a restaurant review on Yanni's Bistro Restaurant. 17A. Mayor Cafagna brought forward the issue of the potential for left-turn lanes on Poway Road for Blue Crystal Trail and Millards Road. Janine Penner, 14544 Millard Road, told the City Council of a life threatening traffic accident she was involved in at this intersection. 8415 6 of 7 July 5, 2005, Item #� Page 6 — CITY OF POWAY— June 14, 2005 Council consensus was to refer the issue to staff for study and bring it back to the Council at a future meeting. 17B. Mayor Cafagna provided an update on TransNet early action projects and congestion relief. Mayor Cafagna asked for and received Council consensus to commemorate Meadowbrook Middle School's Anurag Kashyap, the 2005 winner of the National Spelling Bee, in the City Hall display cases. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Cafagna adjourned the meeting at 9:07 p.m L. Diane Shea, City Clerk City of Poway, California 8416 7 of 7 July 5, 2005, Item #�_