CC 2004 05-11
CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MAY 11, 2004
The May 11, 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 Center for the
Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Road, Poway, California.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT
Don Higginson, Bob Emery, Jay Goldby, 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
Warren Shafer Director Administrative Services
Robert Clark Director of Community Services
Jim Bentz Community Services Manager
Peggy Stewart Community Services Manager
Jim Howell Director of Public Works
Dennis Quillen Assistant Director of Public Works
Mark Sanchez Director of Safety Services
Charlie Campe Sheriff's Captain
Patti Brindle City Planner
Jeff Beers Assistant Engineer
Javid Siminou City Engineer
Lawrence Brillon Multi-Media Specialist
Paolo Romero Management Assistant
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Deputy Mayor Higginson led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS
Council heard a presentation by Gary Gallegos, Executive Director of the San Diego
Association of Governments (SANDAG) on the TransNet Sales Tax Extension.
(0140-60)
Motion by Mayor Cafagna, seconded by Councilmember Emery, to support the
SANDAG TransNet Extension Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
Joe St. Lucas, 13033 Earlgate Ct., expressed his views that SANDAG should not
count on the income from the bus system, they should make the bus and trolley free.
Mayor Cafagna presented a Proclamation declaring May 16-22, 2004 as "Emergency
Medical Services Week" to Safety Services Director Sanchez. (0710-40)
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PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Cafagna explained the procedure for Public Oral Communications.
The following person was present wishing to speak:
Chris Cruse, 13734 Utopia, expressed her views on Starridge Park.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Councilmember Rexford, seconded by Councilmember Emery to approve
the Consent Calendar as follows:
2. Ratification of Warrant Registers for the period of ApriI12-16, 2004. (0475-20)
3. Approval of Minutes - City Council
April 20, 2004 - Regular Meeting
April 27, 2004 - Canceled Regular Meeting
5. Adoption of Resolution No. 04-035 - Approving the Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard
Mitigation Plan." (0320-75)
Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 1 (210-30)
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 03-15
AUBREY PARK SOFTBALL FIELDS
APPLICANTS: CITY OF POWAY/POWAY GIRLS SOFTBALL LEAGUE
Mayor Cafagna opened the public hearing. Introduction by City Manager Bowersox.
The City of Poway is a co-applicant with the Poway Girls Softball League (PGSL), in a
request for a Conditional Use Permit to establish a public park with softball fields,
known as Aubrey Park, near the northwest corner of the Aubrey Street/Midland Road
intersection and within the Old Poway Specific Plan Area. Staff report with
PowerPoint presentation by Development Services Director Fritz and Community
Services Manager Bentz. The park would consist of a combination of active and
passive use areas; 4 regulation sized softball fields (one lighted); and open play area
for T-ball and other park uses; batting cages; one 2,400-square-foot building for the
restrooms, concessions operation and storage; 122 new-on-site parking spaces; a
children's play equipment/area; pedestrian and bike trails, picnic and seating areas.
A brief PowerPoint presentation was made by Mike Schnell, representing the Poway
Girls Softball League in support of the proposed park.
A brief PowerPoint presentation was made by Marco Gonzales, representing the Save
Old Poway Park Committee in opposition to the proposed park.
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The following people were present wishing to speak:
Joanna Gail, Poway High School Softball Team, spoke in support.
Sal Embry, former Principal, Midland Elementary, spoke in support.
Julie Metz & Mother, spoke in support.
Janet Homan, neighbor to Midland Fields, spoke in support.
Alex Schack, President Poway Youth Soccer League, spoke in support.
Jim Reifus, Vice President, Poway American Little League, spoke in support.
Carma White, former player, spoke in support.
Dan Steussy, spoke in support.
Anne O'Rourke, 14349 York Avenue, spoke in opposition.
Nick Stavros, 13639 Jackrabbit Road, spoke in opposition.
Jim McClain, 16920 Cloudcroft Drive, spoke in opposition.
Merry Straw, 14326 York Avenue, spoke in opposition.
Frank & Joy Palfy, 14237 York Avenue, spoke in opposition.
Greg Brandalise, spoke in support.
Douglas Duke, 13812 Olive Mill Way, spoke in opposition.
Roger Moyers, spoke in support.
Pat Diaz, 13642 Starridge, expressed neutral views.
Jill Nasman-Moore, spoke in opposition.
Sonia Corbin, 11214 Eagles Creek Court, San Diego, spoke in support.
Tami Bettilyon, 13737 Temple, spoke in opposition.
Pam Sharpy & Daughter, 11588 Treadwell Drive, spoke in support.
Jan Liebold, 14218 York Avenue, spoke in opposition.
Ed Musgrove, 14358 York Avenue, spoke in opposition.
Maureen & Patrick Blomberg, 14339 Sycamore Avenue, spoke in opposition.
Marge Knothe, 13724 Sagewood Drive, rep: Save Old Poway Committee, spoke in
opposition and presented the Council with petitions signed by 2,618 people in
opposition.
Anna Pinto, 14241 York Avenue, spoke in opposition.
Mayor Cafagna declared a break at 10:41 p.m.
Mayor Cafagna called Council back to order with all members present at 11 :00 p.m.
Brenda Leal, 14215 York Avenue spoke in opposition.
Cecelia Danner, 14310 York Avenue, spoke in opposition.
Cliff Browne, 14331 Siadon Court, spoke in opposition.
Neil Tarzy, 14413 Maplewod Court, rep: Parks & Recreation Committee, spoke in
support.
Lynnette Perkes, 15832 Lime Grove Road, spoke in opposition.
Joe St. Lucas, 13033 Earlgate Court, spoke in opposition.
Jean Phippen, 12834 Indian Trail, spoke in opposition.
William Cochran, 12930 Meadow Creek Lane, spoke in opposition.
Nick Pinto, 14241 York Avenue, spoke in opposition.
Dee Fleischmann, 14428 Midland Road, spoke in opposition.
Karen Kees & Mike Fry, 12819 Selma Court, spoke in opposition.
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Linda Gaut, 13664 Adrian, spoke in opposition.
Eric Valkeman, 136771 Tierra Bonita, spoke in opposition.
Joe Wilson, 13624 Aubrey Street, spoke in opposition.
Rich Staehle, 13728 Adrian, spoke in opposition.
Jim Heaton, 13940 Carriage Road, spoke in opposition.
Kerry Kane, 14331 Sycamore Avenue, spoke in opposition.
Eric Marriott, 14230 York Avenue, spoke in opposition.
John Sayer, 14319 Midland Road, spoke in support.
Denise MacNeil, 13221 Westmark Way, spoke in opposition.
Mayor Cafagna noted that Council had received over 400 e-mails, cards and letters in
support and opposition and that additionally, 3 people had submitted speakers slips,
not wishing to speak that were neutral, 43 in opposition and 581 in support and
wishing to speak if time allowed.
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Rexford to close the
public hearing. Motion carried unanimously.
General discussion ensued.
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Goldby, to adopt
Planning Resolution No. P-04-35, entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City
of Poway, California Approving Conditional Use Permit 03-15 to Allow the
Establishment of a Public Park on Approximately 8.5 Acres Near the Northwest
Corner of Aubrey Street/Midland Road Intersection in the Rural Residential C Zone
APNS: 314-182-20, 24, 33, 34, 35, 44, 46, 50 and 51," approving without lights and
directing staff to review the proposed bridge location. Motion carried unanimously.
CITY MANAGER ITEMS
6. City Manager Bowersox did not provide a State Budget Update. (0150-50)
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL-INITIATED ITEMS
12A. Mayor Cafagna did not provide a Regional Governance update. (0150-20)
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Cafagna adjourned the meeting at 12:37 a.m. upon motion by Deputy Mayor
Higginson, seconded by Councilmember Goldby. Motion carried unanimously.
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