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CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 30, 2004
The March 30, 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 Park
Auditorium, 13094 Civic Center Drive, Poway, California.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT
Bob Emery, Jay Goldby, Don Higginson, Mickey Cafagna
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT
Betty Rexford
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
James Bowersox City Manager
Penny Riley Assistant City Manager
Tamara Smith City Attorney
Sherrie Worrell Deputy City Clerk
Warren Shafer Director Administrative Services
Robert Clark Director of Community Services
Niall Fritz Director of Development Services
Dennis Quillen Assistant Director of Public Works
Mark Sanchez Director of Safety Services
Leonard Zuniga Sheriff's Lieutenant
Javid Siminou City Engineer
Patti Brindle City Planner
Oda Audish Associate Planner
Paolo Romero Management Assistant
Scott Nespor 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 in opposition to the proposed
softball fields:
RW. "Nick" Stavros, 13639 Jackrabbit Road
Marge Knothe, 13724 Sagewood Drive
Ed Musgrove, 14358 York Avenue
Anna Pinto, 14241 York Avenue
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Anne O'Rourke, 14349 York Avenue
Lynnette Perkes, 15832 Lime Grove Road
Barbara Brooks, 13728 Adrian Street
Mark Cowie, 14313 Sycamore Avenue
Joy Palfy, 14237 York Avenue
Billie Macuse, 12745 Robison Blvd. #7, expressed her concerns with the condo
conversion that is taking place at the Canyon View Apartments.
PROCLAMATION
Mayor Cafagna presented a proclamation to Robert Clark, Director of Community
Services, proclaiming April as "Municipal Community Services Month" in the City of
Poway.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Cafagna stated that a member of the public had requested Item 7 be pulled for
discussion. Motion by Councilmember Goldby, seconded by Deputy Mayor Higginson
to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar as follows:
5. Ratification of Warrant Registers for the period of March 1-5, 2004. (0475-20)
6. Adoption of Planning Resolution No. P-04-23, entitled, "A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Poway, California Approving Temporary Use Permit 04-12
to Hold the Annual Poway Spring Fest Street Fair" along Midland Road,
between Poway Road and Hilleary Place, on Sunday, April 25, 2004 from 10:00
a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (0210-60)
8. Report of Expenditures from March 16, 2004 to March 29, 2004, pertaining to
the Cedar Fire, made under authority of Resolution No. 03-084, adopted on
October 28, 2003. (0320-30)
8.1 Approval of a Community Contribution of $500 for the Poway High School
Chapter of Students Against Violence Everywhere (SAVE). (0160-10)
Motion carried 4-0 with Councilmember Rexford absent.
ITEM 1 (0210-30)
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 86-04(M)
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 02-05
APPLICANT: TEMPLE ADAT SHALOM
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Mayor Cafagna opened the public hearing. Introduction by City Manager Bowersox.
Staff report by Development Services Director Fritz. This is a request to approve a
modification to a Conditional Use Permit and Development Review for the construction
of an approximate 23,022-square-foot addition to the existing 17,557 -square-foot
religious facility located at 15905 Pomerado Road.
This item was continued from October 14, 2003, to allow the applicant to continue to
meet with the adjacent residential neighborhood regarding their concerns. The
concerns raised included the width of the landscape setback between the parking lot
and the homes, the parking lot layout, mass of the proposed addition, parking lot
lighting, perimeter fencing, trash enclosure location, visual impacts, and noise. APN:
275-810-17,18 and 19.
The following people spoke in support of the project:
Gail Littman, 17036 Carriage Hills Court
Rabbi Deborah Prinz, 13043 Edina Way
Bennett Lord, 11650 Iberia Place #210, San Diego
Adrienne Behrens, 17735 Old Winery Court
Diane Holst, 12646 Pedriza Drive
Brenton Flatt, 12721 Pedriza Drive
Miriam Todesco, 12610 Pedriza Drive
Steve Hawxhurst, 15904 Country Squire Drive
Stephen Wismar, 14601 Plumwood Street
The following people spoke in opposition to the project:
Frank Ledesmo, 12622 Pedriza Road
Maria Vilar, 15922 Country Squire Drive
Nancy Khew, 15918 Country Squire Drive
David Herber, 12671 Footman Lane
Earl Clampett, 12623 Pedriza Drive
Mayor Cafagna called for a brief recess at 9:00 p.m.
Council reconvened at 9:12 p.m. with all members present except Councilmember
Rexford.
General discussion ensued with Council in agreement that the applicant needs to work
with staff on the details of the memorial walk in the 40-foot buffer zone.
Motion by Deputy Mayor Higginson, seconded by Council member Goldby to close the
public hearing, and adopt Planning Resolution No. P-04-24 , entitled, "A Resolution of
the City Council of the City of Poway, California Approving Modification to Conditional
Use Permit 86-04(M) and Development Review 02-05 for the Expansion to the Temple
Adat Shalom Religious Facility APNs: 275-810-17, 18, and 19" with the amendment
that the applicant work with staff on the exact details of the memorial walk in the buffer
zone. Motion carried 4-0 with Council member Rexford absent. 8071
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ITEM 2 (0210-30)
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 03-03
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 03-04
APPLICANT: LAND USE CONSULTANTS
Mayor Cafagna opened the public hearing. Staff report by City Manager Bowersox.
This is a request for approval of a Conditional Use Permit and Development Review to
construct a 3,OOO-square-foot sanctuary addition to an existing church building and
remodel the existing 2,500-square-foot church building. The subject property is
located at 13940 Pomerado Road. On August 20, 2002, the City Council approved
Tentative Parcel Map 02-01 that approved a 2-lot split of 4.8 acres. Parcel 1 is
developed with one single-family home, and Parcel 2 contains the Seventh Day
Adventist Church. APN: 314-132-07.
The following person was present wishing to speak:
Doug Munson, P.O. Box 461952, Escondido, was available to answer questions of the
Council.
Motion by Councilmember Goldby, seconded by Councilmember Emery, to close the
public hearing, and adopt Planning Resolution No. P-04-25, entitled, "A Resolution of
the City Council of the City of Poway, California Approving Conditional Use Permit 03-
03 and Development Review 03-04 Assessor's Parcel Number 314-132-07." Motion
carried 4-0 with Councilmember Rexford absent.
ITEM 3 (0210-30)
RECREATIONAL TRAIL ALIGNMENT
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 02-11
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 02-16
APPLICANT: NER TAMID SYNAGOGUE
Mayor Cafagna opened the public hearing. Staff report by City Manager Bowersox.
On October 29, 2002, the City Council approved the Conditional Use Permit and
Development Review for the construction of a synagogue, pre-school and religious
school on an 8-acre parcel located on the west side of Pomerado Road in the 15300
block. To address trail access concerns voiced by area horseback riders during the
project public hearing, the City Council required a condition of approval for the project
that the applicant dedicate a recreational trail easement through the subject property,
and that the proposed trail alignment be reviewed by the City Council prior to approval
and dedication. APN: 314-370-37.
The following person was present wishing to speak:
Mark Baker, 11513 Aliento Court, San Diego, was available to answer questions of the
Council.
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Motion by Councilmember Goldby, seconded by Mayor Cafagna, to close the public
hearing, approve the Recreational Trail Alignment and directed staff to accept the
easement. Motion carried 4-0 with Council member Rexford absent.
ITEM 4 (0210-70)
VARIANCE 01-12R
MINOR DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 01-70R
APPLICANT: TOFIK MAMEDOV
Mayor Cafagna opened the public hearing. Staff report by City Manager Bowersox.
This is a request to re-approve a Variance and Minor Development Review application
that were approved by the City Council on January 22, 2002. The Variance is for the
reduction of portions of the front yard setback from 40 feet to 25 feet, as special
circumstances exist on the property. The Minor Development Review application is
for the construction of a 4,784-square-foot single-family residence and a 774-square-
foot three-car garage. The site was recently sold and the new property owner was
unable to obtain a grading or building permit prior to the expiration of the Minor
Development Review and Variance. The approval expired on January 22, 2004,
prior to the applicant obtaining a building permit. The property is located at 14673
Twin Peaks Road. APN: 321-250-08.
The following people were present wishing to speak:
David Alstrand, 14701 Twin Peaks Road, spoke in support of the project.
Nancy Ujazdowski, 14540 Twin Peaks Road, spoke in opposition to the easement and
the increase in traffic.
Harry Bloom, 14621 Twin Peaks Road, expressed his concerns with the increase in
traffic.
Brenda Bloom, 14621 Twin Peaks Road, expressed her concerns with the size of the
house compared to the lot size. Mrs. Bloom requested she be notified of any future
developments in the Twin Peaks area.
Brian Gaines, 15211 Hosta Street, spoke in support of the project.
General discussed ensued with Council member Goldby and Deputy Mayor Higginson
requesting a workshop be held regarding the purpose of a Variance and future
development within this area.
Motion by Deputy Mayor Higginson, seconded by Mayor Cafagna, to close the public
hearing, and adopt Planning Resolution No. P-04-26, entitled, "A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Poway Approving Variance 01-12R/Minor Development
Review 01-70R Assessor's Parcel Number 321-250-08." Motion carried 4-0 with
Council member Rexford absent.
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ITEM 7 (0210-70)
VARIANCE 00-05
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 00-48
ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS
APPLICANT: DAVID ALSTRAND
Staff report by Development Services Director Fritz. This is a request to approve the
improvements that have been made by Mr. Alstrand and the release of the remaining
securities for the project. This item was brought before the Council on April 22, 2003
to discuss the development of two residential lots by Mr. Alstrand and the related
agreement between the developer and the abutting residents to provide certain
improvements to their respective properties during construction of Mr. Alstrand's
project. One agreement with Harry and Brenda Bloom is to construct improvements
consisting of a driveway, landscaping, gravel and mulch, fencing, and a keystone wall.
While the driveway is complete other improvements are still outstanding. In order for
Mr. Alstrand's project to be considered complete a settlement agreement between Mr.
Alstrand and Mr. and Mrs. Bloom has been reached. The sum of $1,793.82 to cover
the costs for the outstanding items will be paid to the Blooms with the remaining cash
security released to David Alstrand. The property is located on the easterly portion of
Twin Peaks Road. APNs: 321-250-09 and 10.
The following people were present wishing to speak:
David Alstrand, 14701 Twin Peaks Road, spoke in support of staff's recommendation.
Harry Bloom, 14621 Twin Peaks Road, expressed his concern with the amount of the
settlement as it is a different figure than previously discussed.
Brenda Bloom, 14621 Twin Peaks Road, expressed her concern with the amount of
the settlement, however, stated they would accept staff's recommendation.
Motion by Councilmember Goldby, seconded by Mayor Cafagna accepting the
improvements and approving the release of securities. Motion carried 4-0 with
Council member Rexford absent.
CITY MANAGER ITEMS
9. City Manager Bowersox did not provide Council with a State Budget
Update. (0150-50)
CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
City Attorney Smith requested bringing Item 10A - Closed Session onto the Agenda
pertaining to the discussion of Labor Relations as the need to take action arose after
the posting of the Agenda, per Government Code §54954.2
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Motion by Mayor Cafagna, seconded by Deputy Mayor Higginson to bring the item
onto the Agenda as the need to take action arose after the posting of the Agenda.
Motion carried 4-0 with Councilmember Rexford absent.
General Council Smith requested a Closed Session on the following:
Conference with labor negotiations
Government Code §54957.6
Negotiator: James L. Bowersox on behalf of the City of Poway
Employee organizations: Teamsters Local 911
Poway Firefighters Association
Management, Supervisory and Confidential Unit
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL.INITIATED ITEMS
15. Mayor Cafagna did not provide a Regional Governance update. (0150-20)
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Cafagna called for Closed Session as requested by City Attorney Smith at
10:20 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER AND ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Cafagna called the meeting back to order at 11 :04 p.m. with all members
present except Councilmember Rexford and adjourned the meeting at 11 :05 p.m., in
memory of long-time Poway resident Yolanda Gray. Motion by Deputy Mayor
Higginson, seconded by Councilmember Emery. Motion carried 4-0 with
Councilmember Rexford absent.
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Sherrie D. Worrell, Deputy City Clerk
City of Poway
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