CC 2004 02-03
CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 3, 2004
The February 3, 2004, 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 Poway Community
Library - Meeting Room, 13137 Poway Road, Poway, California.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT
Bob Emery, Jay Goldby, Don Higginson, Betty Rexford, Mickey Cafagna
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
James Bowersox City Manager
Penny Riley Assistant City Manager
Tamara Smith City Attorney
Lori Anne Peoples City Clerk
Jim Howell Director of Public Works
Deborah Johnson Director of Redevelopment Services
Mark Sanchez Director of Safety Services
Linda Barnett Sheriffs Captain
Javid Siminou City Engineer
Patti Brindle City Planner
Jennifer Johnson Sr. Management Analyst
Paolo Romero Management Assistant
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Deputy Mayor Higginson led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Cafagna explained the procedure for Public Oral Communications.
The following people were present wishing to speak:
Louis Tooch, 14105 Powers Road, expressed his views on Proposition E and the
Impartial Analysis.
Allen Sterger, 16077 Eucalyptus, expressed his views on the need for a left turn lane
at Poway Road and Mina del Oro.
Anna Pinto, 14241 York Avenue, expressed her views in opposition to a proposed
softball complex in Old Poway Park.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Cafagna stated that a request had been received from a member of the public
to pull Item 10.1 for discussion. Motion by Councilmember Goldby, seconded by
Councilmember Rexford, to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar as
follows:
3. Ratification of Warrant Registers for the period January 5-9, 2004. (0475-20)
4. Approval of Minutes - City Council
January 13, 2004 - Regular Meeting
6. Approval of a Community Contribution of $500 for the Poway Mustangs
Baseball Academy. (0160-10)
7. Approval of Appropriation of $2,300 from the Unappropriated General Fund for
Acquisition of a 1.3-acre Tax Defaulted Parcel, APN: 321-230-74. (0780-08)
8. Approval of Agreement between the City of Poway and Fuse New Media for
Development of Two Videos for the Poway Historical and Memorial Society and
a Third Video for the City of Poway, if Requested, and Authorization to Expend
up to $10,000. (0700-10)
9. Approval of Temporary Sewer Connection for Lakeview Road, APN: 278-170-
80, Sophia Dakis, Applicant. (0940-40)
10. Approval of Temporary Sewer Connection for 16110 Lakeview Road, APN:
278-170-77, Tharwat Issa, Applicant. (0940-40)
10.2 Report of Expenditures from January 27, 2004 to February 2, 2004, pertaining
to the Cedar Fire, made under authority of Resolution No. 03-084, adopted on
October 28, 2003. (0320-30)
Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 1 (0780-08)
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 03-13
PURCHASE OF 40-ACRES
APN: 314-031-03
TWIN PEAKS MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST OF DEL POINTE ROAD
Mayor Cafagna opened the public hearing and stated that he would disqualify himself
from participation as his home is within 500 feet of the property proposed to be
acquired. Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. The City was approached by a
representative of the Foreman Family Trust, owner of a 40-acre parcel located on
Twin Peaks Mountain, southwest of Del Poniente Road, offering the property for sale.
This parcel is consistent with previous direction from the City Council to acquire
property to preserve prominent landforms in their natural state. An appraisal confirmed
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The following person was present wishing to speak:
Dee Fleischman, 14428 Midland Road, spoke in support of the acquisition and
inquired as to the location and availability of additional funding for purchase of other
sensitive lands.
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Rexford, to close the
public hearing, approve the Negative Declaration and adopt Planning Resolution No.
P-04-10, entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Poway, California,
Approving Environmental Assessment 03-13 Acquisition of Property on Twin Peaks
Mountain Southwest of Del Poniente Road Assessor's Parcel Number 314-031-03."
Motion carried 4-0 with Mayor Cafagna disqualified.
ITEM 2 (0220-40)
PRE-GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 03-01
REDESIGNATION OF LAND USE
NORTHEAST TERMINUS OF VIA SOMBRAS
Mayor Cafagna opened the public hearing. Introduction by City Manager Bowersox.
This is a request to redesignate the land use and zoning of one parcel consisting of a
0.98-acre site located at the northeast terminus of Via Sombras from RS-7 to CO.
APN: 275-460-55.
The following person was present wishing to speak:
William Moore, 12762 Via Sombras, applicant, responded to questions of the Council.
Council heard the proposal.
ITEM 10.1 (0740-55)
PENDING LEGISLATION
SB 1132
AB 488
Approval of Position on Pending Legislation: Support SB 1132 - Water Security, Clean
Drinking Water, Coastal and Beach Protection Act of 2002: Flood Control and Water
Management Projects; and AB 488 - Sex Offenders: Access to Registration
Information.
Mayor Cafagna stated this item had been pulled from the Consent Calendar by Louis
Tooch.
Louis Tooch, 14105 Powers Road, inquired as to whether the funds from SB 1132
could be used to provide water to revegetate the fire damaged areas.
Motion by Councilmember Goldby, seconded by Deputy Mayor Higginson, to approve
the positions. Motion carried unanimously.
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11. City Manager Bowersox did not provide Council with a State Budget Update.
(0150-50)
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCll.INITIATED ITEMS
15. Council member Goldby requested an update report from Redevelopment
Services on his request to pursue a facility for Poway such as a "Java Joes."
17A. Mayor Cafagna did not provide Council with a brief Regional Governance
update. (0150-20)
Mayor Cafagna requested and received Council concurrence to request staff study
and bring a report back on modifying the HCP to increase where necessary, the two
acre clearance around homes, in such a way as to not get carried away with removal
of habitat.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Cafagna adjourned the meeting at 7:56 p.m. upon motion by Councilmember
Emery, seconded by Council member Rexford, in memory of Commander Lloyd
Bucher, Captain of the USS Pueblo. Motion carried unanimously.
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