CC 2004 05-18
CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MAY 18, 2004
The May 18, 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
Don Higginson, Jay Goldby, Betty Rexford, Mickey Cafagna
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT
Bob Emery
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
James Bowersox City Manager
Penny Riley Assistant City Manager
Tamara Smith City Attorney
Lori Anne Peoples City Clerk
Peter Moote Deputy Director Administrative Services
Dennis Quillen Assistant Director of Public Works
Mark Sanchez Director of Safety Services
Charlie Campe Sheriff's Captain
Patti Brindle City Planner
Jennifer Johnson Senior Management Analyst
Paolo Romero Management Assistant
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Deputy Mayor Higginson led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PROCLAMA nON
Mayor Cafagna presented a Proclamation declaring May 17-21, 2004 as "National
Public Works Week" to Assistant Public Works Director Quillen.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Cafagna explained the procedure for Public Oral Communications.
The following people were present wishing to speak:
Roger Moyers, 18300 Old Coach Drive, representing the Poway Girls Softball League
introduced two of the girls from the league who presented the Mayor & Council with a
signed "Thank You" banner from the league members.
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Dee Fleischman, 14428 Midland Road, expressed her views and made inquiry of the
Aubrey Park site plan.
K.C. Butler, 14080 Great Plains Road, announced and presented "Bike to Work Day"
event flyers to the Council and those present.
Jeff Figler, 14438 Harvest Court, presented Council with information on the Sister
Cities International program.
Marge Knothe, 13724 Sagewood Drive, representing the "Save Old poway
Committee" read a letter into the record regarding the recent vote on the proposed
Aubrey Park softball fields.
Anna Pinto, 14241 York Avenue, expressed her views on the recent vote on the
proposed Aubrey Park softball fields.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Council member Goldby requested Consent Calendar Item 7.1 be pulled for
discussion. Motion by Councilmember Goldby, seconded by Deputy Mayor
Higginson, to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar as follows:
6. Ratification of Warrant Registers for the period of ApriI19-23, 2004. (0475-20)
7. Rejection of Claim Against the City (1) Beverly Richards. (0190-10)
7.2 Approval of Cell Phone Policy including implementation as part of FY 2004-05
Financial Program. (0100-90)
Motion carried 4-0 with Council member Emery absent.
ITEM 1 (0740-201#600)
ORDINANCE NO. 600/FIRST READING
CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL BY MINORS
Mayor Cafagna opened the public hearing and read the title of Ordinance No. 600,
entitled, "An Ordinance of the City of Poway, California, Amending Certain Sections of
Chapter 9.54 of the Poway Municipal Code Regarding the Consumption of Alcohol by
Minors." Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. On October 29, 2002, the Poway
City Council adopted Chapter 9.54 of the Poway Municipal Code establishing adult
responsibility for house parties at which underage drinking or drug use occurs.
Following a review and analysis of the ordinance, City staff has determined that
certain sections must be amended to include a section prohibiting consumption by a
minor, and to change the definition of a social host to "any person" due to the fact that
a large percentage of social hosts are juveniles. Overview of Ordinance amendments
approved by City Attorney Smith.
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The following person was present wishing to speak in support of the proposed
Ordinance:
Robert Hall, 1162 Persimmon Avenue, EI Cajon, representing North Inland
Community Program.
Motion by Councilmember Goldby, seconded by Deputy Mayor Higginson, to waive
further reading (unanimous vote) and continue the public hearing to June 1, 2004 for
second reading and adoption. Motion carried 4-0 with Council member Emery absent.
ITEM 2 (0210-30)
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 02-06
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 02-08
VEHICLE STORAGE LOT
APPLICANT: CITY OF POWAY
Mayor Cafagna opened the public hearing. This is a request for an extension of the
approval to develop a vehicle storage lot at 13875 Kirkham Way in the Poway
Business Park, APN: 323-501-02.
There was no one present wishing to speak.
Motion by Council member Goldby, seconded by Councilmember Rexford, to close the
public hearing and adopt Planning Resolution No. P-04-36, entitled, "A Resolution of
the City of Poway, California, Rescinding Resolution P-02-27 and Approving
Conditional Use Permit 02-06 and Development Review 02-08 Assessor's Parcel
Number 323-501-02." Motion carried 4-0 with Council member Emery absent.
ITEM3 (0330-90)
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 04-02
PROPERTY ACQUISITION
14313 SYCAMORE AVENUE
Mayor Cafagna opened the public hearing. Staff report by City Manager Bowersox.
On October 30, 2001, the City Council 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 0.38-acre parcel
located at 14313 Sycamore Avenue and negotiated the terms of the sale. Approval of
staff recommendation would result in the expenditure of $558,000 for the property
purchase.
The following person was present wishing to speak:
Dee Fleischman, 14428 Midland Road, made inquiry regarding the costs.
Susan Kane, 14331 Sycamore Avenue, made inquiry regarding the property.
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Motion by Deputy Mayor Higginson, seconded by Councilmember Goldby, to close the
public hearing and adopt Planning Resolution No. P-04-37, entitled, "A Resolution of
the City Council of the City of Poway, California, Approving Environmental
Assessment 04-02 Acquisition of Property at 14313 Sycamore Avenue, Assessor's
Parcel Number 314-182-17." Motion carried 4-0 with Councilmember Emery absent.
ITEM4 (0630-07)
REQUEST FOR USE
POWAY SWIM CENTER
INTERNATIONAL SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS
Introduction by Mayor Cafagna. Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. The San
Diego International Sports Council has requested the use of the Poway Community
Swim Center to host the 2005 Open Synchronized Swimming Championships. The
proposal would require the full use of the Swim Center for a period of five days in July
of 2005 (Tuesday, July 19 through Saturday, July 23). This is an international event
attracting 300 athletes from throughout the world and approximately 500 spectators
daily. The event would be a one-time use that is unique in that it is an international
competition that would bring the world's most talented synchronized swimmers,
coaches, and guests to the City of Poway.
The following person was present wishing to speak:
Joe Moeller, President of the San Diego International Sports Council spoke in support
of the request and responded to questions of the Council.
Motion by Councilmember Rexford, seconded by Councilmember Goldby, to approve
the event. Motion carried 4-0 with Councilmember Emery absent.
ITEM 5 (0850-50)
STOP CONTROL
DEL PASO DRIVE
Introduction by Mayor Cafagna. Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. City staff
received a request to install a stop sign on Del Paso Drive at its intersection with St.
Andrews Drive and Boca Raton Lane. Traffic Engineering staff reviewed the subject
intersection and concurs with the request to stop motorists approaching the
intersection from Del Paso Drive. The City has received correspondence from 9 area
residents requesting installation of the stop sign. The Traffic Safety Committee also
approved a recommendation to install a stop sign at the subject intersection.
The following person was present wishing to speak:
Mark Drucker, 17758 Del Paso Drive, submitted a petition in opposition to the
proposed stop sign.
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Motion by Councilmember Goldby, seconded by Deputy Mayor Higginson, to deny
staff recommendation to install the stop sign. Motion carried 3-1 with Councilmember
Rexford voting "no" and Councilmember Emery absent.
ITEM 5.1 (0440-10)
TRANSFER OF FUNDS
LEGALIZE REMAINING PORTIONS
FOUR BUILDABLE LOTS
Mayor Cafagna introduced the item. This is a transfer of funds from the
Redevelopment Agency Housing Fund to the City in exchange for the City's
agreement to legalize the remaining Portions of APNs: 314-213-18, 19, 20, 21 and
314-230-26 as four buildable lots and convey them to the Agency.
The following person was present wishing to speak:
Dee Fleischman, 14428 Midland Road inquired as to what the "York Home Ownership
Project" was.
Motion by Councilmember Rexford, seconded by Councilmember Goldby, to approve
the transfer of funds and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary
documents. Motion carried 4-0 with Councilmember Emery absent.
Mayor Cafagna requested Item 7.1 that was removed from the Consent Calendar for
discussion be heard.
ITEM 7.1 (0540-20)
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
CITY BARGANING UNITS
TEAMSTERS LOCAL 911
MANAGEM ENT ICON FI DENTIAL
SAFETY EMPLOYEES
The existing Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Non-Safety Unit and the
Salary and Benefit Plan for the Management/Confidential Group will expire on June
30, 2004. Staff has negotiated revisions to these two agreements. In addition,
pursuant to Council direction, staff has proposed a unilateral reopening on the MOU
with the Safety Unit that runs through June 30, 2008 making several
recommendations for changes. The amendments to the Non-Safety MOU and the
changes to the Salary and Benefit Plan for the Management/Confidential Unit will
result in an increase of 5% per year for each agreement. The amendments to the
Safety Unit MOU result in an increase of $320,000 during the two years of
adjustments to the contract. Funds are available, and the expenses are within the
projections used in the City's financial forecast.
Councilmember Goldby expressed his concerns with regards to the retirement plans
and increased costs to the City.
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Motion by Council member Goldby, seconded by Councilmember Rexford, to approve
the MOUs and adopt Resolution No. 04-036, entitled, "A Resolution of the City of
Poway, California, Amending and Extending the Memorandum of Understanding
Between the City and the California Teamsters Local 911 Representing the Non-
Safety Employees," and Resolution No. 04-037, entitled, "A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Poway, California, Amending and Extending the Salary and
Benefit Plan for the Management, Supervisory, Professional and Confidential
Employees of the City," and approve the Second Amendment to Memorandum of
Understanding Between the City of Poway and the Safety Employees Effective July 1,
2004. Motion carried 4-0 with Councilmember Emery absent.
CITY MANAGER ITEMS
8. City Manager Bowersox provided Council with a brief State Budget Update.
(0150-50)
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL-INITIATED ITEMS
14A. Mayor Cafagna provided Council with a brief Regional Governance update.
(0150-20)
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Cafagna adjourned the meeting at 8:13 p.m. upon motion by Councilmember
Rexford, seconded by Councilmember Goldby. Motion carried 4-0 with
Councilmember Emery absent.
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Loti Anne Peoples, City lerk
City of Poway
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