CC 2004 06-15
CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 15,2004
The June 15, 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, Don Higginson, Jay Goldby, Betty Rexford, Mickey Cafagna
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
James Bowersox City Manager
Penny Riley Assistant City Manager
Steve Eckis Special Counsel
Sherrie Worrell Deputy City Clerk
Peggy Stewart Community Services Manager
Niall Fritz Director of Development Services
James Howell Director of Public Works
Deborah Johnson Director of Redevelopment Services
Charlie Campe Sheriff's Captain
Patti Brindle City Planner
Ingrid Alverde Redevelopment Agency Manager
Paolo Romero Management Assistant
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Deputy Mayor Higginson led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS
Council received a presentation of the "Project of the Year - 50 Units or More" Award
from the San Diego Housing Federation by Tom Scott, Executive Director of the San
Diego Housing Federation, Sue Reynolds, Executive Director of Community
HousingWorks, and John Alswede, Principal of Central Pacific Housing and
Development.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Cafagna explained the procedure for Public Oral Communications.
There was no one present wishing to speak.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Councilmember Rexford, seconded by Councilmember Emery, to approve
the Consent Calendar as follows:
3. Ratification of Warrant Registers for the Period of May 17-21,2004. (0475-20)
4. Approval of Minutes - City Council
May 25, 2004 - Regular Meeting
5.1 Approval of Positions on Pending Legislation: Support AB 2901 (Pavley) The
Cell Phone Recycling Act of 2004; AB 2782 (Benoit) Public Agencies: Joint
Powers Agencies; and Oppose AB 2064 (Goldberg) Parks and Recreation:
Urban Areas. (0740-55)
Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 1 (0210-70)
VARIANCE 04-05
ACCESS GATE
15132 ORCHARD VIEW LANE
APN: 321-031-30
APPLICANT: TIM CONNOLE
Mayor Cafagna opened the public hearing. Staff report by City Manager Bowersox.
This is a request for Council approval to allow a vehicle entry gate, installed across
Orchard View Lane, to be 8.5 feet high, when the maximum height permitted in the
Rural Residential B High Valley zone is 6 feet. On August 5, 2003, the City Council
denied a request to allow the already installed 8.5-foot-high gate and the Variance
request (Variance 03-06) to allow the gate to exceed the 6-foot height limit for
fences/gates.
The following person was present wishing to speak:
Tim Connole, 15138 Orchard View Lane, applicant, spoke in support of the request,
Motion by Mayor Cafagna, seconded by Councilmember Goldby to close the public
hearing and adopt Resolution No. P-04-40, approving the Variance and denying staff's
recommendation. Motion carried 3-2 with Councilmembers Emery and Rexford voting
"no".
ITEM 2 (0630-30)
ANNUAL REPORT
POWAY CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS FOUNDATION
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Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. During the Fiscal Year 2002/03 season, the
Foundation experienced dramatic decreases in ticket sales, membership renewals,
and individual corporate donations. The Foundation's Board of Directors had already
taken the steps to reduce the financial gap and had identified strategies for additional
savings.
On November 19, 2002, the Council approved an amendment to the Programming
Agreement that was aimed at keeping the Foundation solvent. The City paid off the
$100,000 line of credit and forgave the Foundation of the obligation to repay it;
provided $101,000 of additional direct subsidy; and provided $50,000 for consulting
services to lead the Foundation in its restructuring.
On June 24, 2003, the Council approved a new two-year agreement with the
Foundation. The agreement included details on new business and financial plans, the
restructuring of the organization and staffing levels, and a reduction in the number of
shows with a focus on major productions.
The Poway Center for the Performing Arts Foundation has just completed its Fiscal
Year 2003-04 presenting season under the leadership of Henry Korn, Executive
Director, who was hired in June 2003. Council's action has proved to be an immense
success, with the Foundation now operating within its means as a result of
organizational and programmatic restructuring.
The following people were present wishing to speak:
Marc Davis, 17885 Bernardo Trails Place, President Executive Finance
ProgramminglMarketing, spoke about the success of this year's season, the addition
of new Board members, and a plan to move the Foundation forward with a viable
fundraising program.
Jane McCarthy, 18708 Olmeda Place, President-Elect Executive Development, spoke
in regards to the success of the Foundation and Mr. Davis' leadership.
Council received and filed the report.
CITY MANAGER ITEMS
6. City Manager Bowersox provided a brief State Budget Update. (0150-50)
CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
7. Special Counsel Eckis requested bringing an Item (7A - Closed Session) onto
the Agenda pertaining to the Performance Evaluation of the City Clerk as the
need to take action arose after the posting of the Agenda, per Government
§54957b.1. A report out would be given.
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Motion by Deputy Mayor Higginson, seconded by Councilmember Emery, to bring
Item 7 A onto the Agenda pertaining to the Performance Evaluation of the City Clerk as
the need to take action arose after the posting of the Agenda. Motion carried
unanimously.
7A. Closed Session pursuant to Government Code §54957 .b.1
Public Employee Performance Evaluation
Government Code §54957.b.1
Position Title: City Clerk
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCil-INITIATED ITEMS
8. Councilmember Emery requested staff look into the regulations regarding mini-
scooters.
12A. Mayor Cafagna provided Council with a brief Regional Governance
update. (0150-20)
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Cafagna called for Closed Session as requested by Special Counsel Eckis at
8:10 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER AND ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Cafagna called the meeting back to order at 8:10 p.m. with all members
present.
Special Counsel Eckis reported that the City Clerk, Lori Anne Peoples, had tendered
her resignation effective immediately due to personal reasons. Council accepted her
resignation with regret, and thanked her for her time and service with the City.
Mayor Cafagna adjourned the meeting at 8:12 p.m. Motion by Council member Emery,
seconded by Council member Rexford. Motion carried unanimously.
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Sherrie D. Worrell, Deputy City Clerk
City of Poway
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