Item 12 - Approval of Minutes
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CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA
- MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 7, 1992
The April 7, 1992, regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Poway,
was called to order at 7:00 p.m., by Mayor Goldsmith at the City Council Chambers,
13325 Civic Center Drive, Poway, California.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT AT ROLL CALL
Bob Emery, Don Higginson, Tony Snesko, Jan Goldsmith
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT AT ROLL CALL
Kathy McIntyre
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
James Bowersox City Manager
Marjorie Wahlsten City Clerk
Steve Eckis City Attorney
John Fitch Assistant City Manager
Peggy Stewart Director of Administrative Services
Bob Thomas Director of Community Services
Mark Weston Director of Engineering Services
Reba Wright-Quastler Director of Planning Services
Alan Archibald Director of Public Services
Patrick Foley Principal Management Analyst
Penny Riley DART Program Coordinator
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Higginson led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PROCLAMATIONS
Mayor Goldsmith proclaimed April 25, 1992 as "Earth Day" and April 20-26, 1992 as
"Earth Week" in the City of Poway. John Deavers, Poway High School, reported on the
activities that will be taking place in the community and accepted the proclamation.
Lynn Franz, Waste Management Corp, and Ethan Rotman, natural i st at the Bl ue Sky
Preserve, were also present.
Mayor Goldsmith proclaimed April, 1992, as "United Poway Swim Club" month and
presented the proclamation to several members of the swim club who were present.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Goldsmith explained the procedure for Public Oral Communications. There was
no one present wishing to speak.
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CONSENT CA[tNDAR
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Higginson, to approve the
Consent Calendar as follows:
10. Approval of Minutes - City Council
March 17, 1992, Regular Meeting
March 19, 1992, Adjourned Regular Meeting
12. Ratification of Warrant Register for March 19, 1992 (401-10)
13. Denial of claim for damages: Thomas Yarnall (704-13)
14. Approval of cash reward of $500 for information leading to the arrest and
conviction of person or persons responsible for the destruction of windows at
the Poway Center for the Performing Arts. (704-14)
15. Authorization of drainage fee credit of $18,055 and traffic mitigation fee
credit of $37,666 for Carriage Road Townhomes, Tentative Tract Map 89-06;
located on Poway Road at Carriage Road. (203-01)
16. Release of securities for Premi er Wi ndow Products, Abigayle Industri a 1
Investors, Ltd., applicant; located in the Parkway 8usiness Centre, Lot 107.
(405-09)
Motion carried 4-0 with Councilmember Mcintyre absent.
ITEM 4 (701-04 )
ORDINANCE NO. 356 - VACATION 92-01
City Manager Bowersox stated that although the City Council had set this date for
second reading of Ordinance No. 356, it was cond it i oned upon the applicant
completing the remedial grading. That grading is not completed and staff recommends
continuance of the second reading to May 5, 1992.
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Snesko to continue second
reading of Ordinance No. 356 to May 5, 1992. Motion carried 4-0 with Councilmember
Mcintyre absent.
ITEM 5 (1402-02)
LIBRARY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Mayor Goldsmith announced that this item will be trailed until the rest of the
regular business has been completed.
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ITEM 6 (1160-01)
ASPHALT FAILURES - RANCHO ARBOLITOS
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. On March 10, 1992, Harry George asked about
asphalt failures throughout the Rancho Arbolitos subdivision and traffic concerns
on Carriage Road and Pal isades Drive. Staff has been aware of the paving
deficiencies and has been working with the developer for correction. Additionally,
speeds and traffic counts on Carriage and Pal isades are typical of residential
roadways throughout the City. He noted recei pt of a 1 etter from Dana Wei ner
requesting the issue of closing Carriage Road be discussed again. Staff recommends
Council receive and file and report. Council concurred.
ITEM 7 (701-01)
AGENDA FORMAT FOR 6 P.M. MEETINGS
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. At the March 10, 1992 City Council meeting,
the City Council concurred to change the meeting start time to 6:00 p.m. effective
June 1, 1992 and instructed staff to suggest agenda format changes. Staff is
presenting two alternatives, the first to leave the agenda format as it is and go
straight through, the second is to make public hearings begin at 7:00 p.m. and do
other business first. Staff needs direction in order to prepare amendments to the
City Council's procedure ordinance.
Council discussion centered on the benefit to newspaper reporters of an earlier
start time in order for them to meet their deadlines and the possible disadvantage
to the public if they don't get home from work in time to make a earlier start time.
Following discussion, motion by Councilmember Higginson, seconded by Councilmember
Emery to leave the meeting start time at 7 p.m. Motion failed 2-2. Counc il
concurred to direct staff to survey the other San Diego County cities and present
thi s issue to the City Counci 1 at a future meeting when the entire Council is
present.
ITEM 8 (202-01)
CITY COUNCIL GOALS & OBJECTIVES
City Manager Bowersox requested that this item be continued to April 21, 1992
because of the meet i ng scheduled with the Library Advisory Committee at this
meeting.
Motion by Council member Emery, seconded by Councilmember Snesko to continue
discussion of Council goals and objectives to April 21, 1992. Motion carried 4-0
with Councilmember McIntyre absent.
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ITEM 9 (205-04)
1991-92 BUDGET SHORTFALL
Ci ty Manager Bowersox requested that thi s item be cont i nued to Apri 1 21, 1992
because the Budget Advisory Committee is scheduled to review the report at their
April 9, 1992 meeting. They can then have input to the City Council at the April
21 meeting.
Motion by Councilmember Higginson, seconded by Councilmember Snesko to continue the
status report regarding the budget shortfall to April 21, 1992. Motion carried 4-0
with Councilmember McIntyre absent.
ITEM 9.1 (203-11)
GENERAL PLAN HOUSING ELEMENT
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. Comments have been received from the State's
Department of Housing and Community Development regarding the Housing Element which
was adopted as part of the updated General Plan. Staff is attempting to clarify
several comments and will bring a full report to Council on April 21, 1992.
ITEM 9.2 (1204-13)
DECLARATION OF STAGE I
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. The Metropolitan Water District declared
that the water supply condition has improved and have declared a Stage I condition.
The San Diego County Water Authority will be taking similar action on April 9, 1992,
changing from a mandatory to a voluntary 10% conservation quota. It is appropriate
for the City Council to do likewise.
Councilmember Emery stated his concerns with the potential increase in consumption
if the public is told that everything is normal, and that the status quo should be
the water conservation efforts of the past year.
Motion by Councilmember Snesko, seconded by Councilmember Higginson to declare a
Stage I water conservation condition. Motion carried 3-1 with Councilmember Emery
voting "no."
ITEM 9.3 (602-01, #734)
TTM 88-07 AGREEMENT TO CONSTRUCT PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. On March 3, 1992, Dawn Vladic, one of the
prior owners of Tract 88-07 spoke to the City Council regarding the "Notice to
Terminate" due to their failure to complete public improvements and efforts by the
city to remedy eros i on damage caused by thei r grad i ng of the property. After
working with the bonding companies, the staff recommends that the new owners be
allowed to enter into a new standard agreement with the city and post new securities
to complete the subdivision.
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Speaking in opposition to staff recommendation:
Dawn Vladic, 17627 Frondoso Drive, San Diego
City Attorney Eckis stated that certain public improvements need to be completed to
put this property in a safe condition.
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Higginson to direct the
City Manager to execute an agreement with the bonding companies. Motion carried 4-0
with Councilmember McIntyre absent.
ITEM 5 (1402-02)
lIBRARY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Members present from the library Advisory Committee included Chris Ferguson,
Chairperson; Bill Crawford, i ncomi ng Chairperson; Joye Davi sson, i ncomi ng Vi ce-
Chairperson; larry Cruse; Barbara Nobriga; and Cynthia Jahns. Also present were
architects Jim McGraw and Rich Cardwell, and Debra Miller, acting County librarian.
City Manager Bowersox gave a status report on the acquisition of the longs Drug
Store building and stated escrow should be closed within sixty days.
Director of Community Services Thomas reviewed the process the Committee used to
.' select an architect.
Chris Ferguson reviewed the issues the Committee was interested in discussing with
the City Council at this meeting, including the Council's commitment to the $4.75
million budget for the library and the Committee's role during the design process.
Jim McGraw and Rich Cardwell briefly reviewed their qualifications in Seattle and
San Diego and stated it will take approximately two years to complete the design and
construction of the project.
Council and Committee discussed the concept of "value engineering" and necessity of
stayi ng within budget with the pri ority being 1 i brary services, not 1 i brary
appearance. Council concurred that the Committee should take the lead in working
with the architects and come back to the Council when there is a project to discuss.
The proposed workshop process will be streamlined where possible.
Ted Rodosovich, 17204 Vendor Place, asked if the Committee had looked at any of the
architects' completed projects and if it will be possible for the public to access
the library via computers from home.
CLOSED SESSION AND CALL TO ORDER
As requested by the City Attorney, pursuant to Government Code ~54956.9(a), pending
litigation, Mayor Goldsmith called for a closed session at 9:05 p.m. to discuss
- Smith v. Poway.
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Mayor Goldsmith ca 11 ed the meeting back to order at 9:30 p.m. with all
Council members present except Counci 1 member Mc Intyre and stated the Counci 1 had
given direction to the City Attorney regarding the appeal and cross-appeal.
MAYOR AND CITY-COUNCIL INITIATED ITEMS
19. Councilmember Emery stated the earth moving equipment on the Kuebler property
on Garden Road have not been removed as directed.
20. Mayor Goldsmith stated the residents in the Old Pomerado Road area have a list
of 15 items they want to discuss at the workshop scheduled for April 23 and
have requested the meeting begin at 7 p.m. rather than 4:30 p.m. He suggested
staff write reports to respond to each of the items on the list and send to
the residents, then schedule a workshop to discuss the items that are still
of concern.
21. Councilmember Higginson stated this item was really requested by Councilmember
McIntyre and should be removed from his items.
ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion by Council member Higginson, seconded by Counc il member Emery, Mayor
Goldsmith ordered the meeting adjourned. The time of adjournment was 9:35 p.m.
Marjorie K. Wahlsten, City Clerk
City of Poway
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CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA
... MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 9, 1992
The April 9, 1992, meeting, adjourned from the April 7, 1992 regular meeting
of the City Council of the City of Poway, was called to order at 4:40 p.m., by Mayor
Goldsmith at the City Council Chambers, 13325 Civic Center Drive, Poway, California.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT AT ROLL CALL
Bob Emery, Don Higginson, Tony Snesko, Jan Goldsmith
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT AT ROLL CALL
Kathy McIntyre
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
James Bowersox City Manager
Marjorie Wahlsten City Cl erk
Steve Eckis City Attorney
John Fitch Assistant City Manager
Peggy Stewart Director of Administrative Services
Bob Thomas Director of Community Services
.- Reba Wright-Quastler Director of Planning Services
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Goldsmith explained the procedure for Public Oral Communications. There was
no one present wishing to speak.
ITEM 3 (203-18)
PRE-DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE - BMX TRACK
APPLI CANT: DENNIS HOFFMAN
Dennis Hoffman stated he is attempting to purchase the county-owned property on
Sycamore Canyon Road, known as the Pallas Pit, for use as a Bicycle Motocross (BMX)
track. Anyone using the facility would be a member of the American Bicycle
Association. Racing would take place three nights a week with one practice night.
Anticipated traffic would consist of 50-70 cars.
In response to Council query, City Attorney Ecki s stated that if thi s use was
allowed in the RR zone prior to 1988, there would be no Proposition FF implications.
City Manager Bowersox also stated that one potent i a 1 a 1 i gnment of SR 125 goes
through this property, and the question of commerc i a 1 recreation vs private
recreation in a residential zone will have to be addressed.
Counc i 1 concurred they have no oppos it i on to the use itself, but caut i oned the
_. appl icant of potential opposition from local residents if this comes back at a
public hearing because of traffic impacts, light pollution and noise. The next step
would be a formal application for a Conditional Use Permit.
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ITEM 4 (1202-02)
PRESENTATION BY SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC
Carol Dorman, Governmental Affairs Representative from San Diego Gas & Electric, and
Phil Ze 11 ers, Supervisor of El ectric System Design, presented "A Guide for
Governmental Officials" and exp 1 a i ned the underground ut i 1 ity program. Mayor
Go 1 dsmi th acknowl edged that San Di ego Gas & El ectri cis the largest payer of
property taxes in San Diego County.
(Councilmember Higginson left the meeting at 5:15 p.m.)
ADJOURNMENT
At 5:30 p.m. Council members Snesko and Emery were "arrested" by the American Heart
Association representatives and taken out in handcuffs to participate in the
"Cardiac Arrest" fundraising event. The meeting adjourned due to loss of a quorum.
Marjorie K. Wahlsten, City Clerk
City of Poway
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