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CITY OF POWAY - CALIFORNIA
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
JULY 6, 2004
The July 6, 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
Penny Riley
Laura Del Valle
Niall Fritz
Jeanne Bunch
Warren Shafer
James Howell
Deborah Johnson
Mark Sanchez
Charlie Campe
Patti Brindle
Paolo Romero
City Manager
Assistance City Manager
Deputy City Attorney
Development Services Director
Interim City Clerk
Director of Administrative Services
Director of Public Works
Director of Redevelopment Services
Director of Safety Services
Sheriff's Captain
City Planner
Management Assistant
FLAG SALUTE
Deputy Mayor Higginson led the flag salute.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Cafagna explained the procedures for Public Oral Communications. The following
persons spoke.
Kelly Hutchinson, 11225 Beeler Canyon Road, San Diego, spoke regarding the noise and
increased truck traffic associated with Vulcan Materials.
Dee Fleischman, 14438 Midland, expressed concern with the removal of pine trees within a
condominium project on Carriage Road and Robison Blvd.
Marge Knothe, 13724 Sagewood Drive, spoke regarding the hydrology study for Aubrey
Park and asked what retention basins were.
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Joe St. Lucas, 13033 Earlgate Court, expressed concern with amplified music, which is
supposedly prohibited, coming from the Creekside amphitheater.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Cafagna asked that item 15.1 be pulled for presentation and separate action.
Motion by Deputy Mayor Higginson, seconded by Councilmember Emery to approve the
Consent Calendar as follows:
8.
9.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
Ratification of Warrant Register for the period of June 7 - 11, 2004.
(0475-20)
Approval of Minutes - City Council
June 8, 2004 - Regular Meeting
June 15, 2004 - Regular Meeting
Approval of City's Investment Report as of May 31,2004.
(0450-80)
Approval of a Consultant Agreement between the City of Poway, The Poway
Redevelopment Agency, and Harris & Associates, Inc. for as-needed civil
engineering and inspection services from July 6,2004 - July 6,2006. (0700-10)
Acceptance of the Elevator Improvements for the City Office Building Phase 2/3
Project (#1539) from Thyssen Krupp Elevator. (0700-10)
Approval of a Consultant Agreement between the City of Poway, Poway
Redevelopment Agency, and Nolte Associates, Inc., for as-needed civil engineering
and inspection services from July 6,2004 - July 6,2006. (0700-10)
Adoption of Planning Resolution No. P-04-40, entitled - "A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Poway, California Approving Variance 04-05 Assessor's
Parcel Number 321-031-30." (Previously heard on June 15,2004, Item #1.)
(0210-70)
15.2 Approval of a Community Contribution to Community Assisting Recovery, Inc., in the
amount of $500 to be presented July 20,2004. (0160-10)
Motion carried unanimously.
15.1 Adoption of Resolution No. 04-057 - Commending Eagle Scout John W. Saxer, III.
(0710-40)
Mayor Cafagna read and presented a Certificate of Commendation to Eagle Scout Saxer.
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Motion by Deputy Mayor Higginson, seconded by Councilmember Emery adopting
Resolution No. 04-057 commending Eagle Scout John W. Saxer III. Motion carried
unanimously.
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM 1 (0740-20/#601)
ORDINANCE NO. 601/SECOND READING
AMENDS SECTION 13.03.010
SEWER RATES AND CHARGES
Mayor Cafagna opened the public hearing and read the title of Ordinance No. 601, "An
Ordinance of the City of Poway, California, Amending Section 13.03.010 of the Poway
Municipal Code, Schedule of Sewer Services Charges and Establishing Sewer Rates."
The Ordinance was introduced at the June 29, 2004 City Council meeting and continued to
July 6, 2004.
City Manager Bowersox recommended that Council take public input and continue second
reading and adoption to July 20, 2004.
There was no one present wishing to speak.
Motion by Councilmember Goldby, seconded by Councilmember Rexford that Council
continue the public hearing and adoption of Ordinance No. 601 to July 20, 2004. Motion
carried unanimously.
ITEM 2 (0740-20/#602)
ORDINANCE NO. 602/SECOND READING
AMENDS SECTION 13.11.010
WATER SERVICES CHARGES AND RATES
Mayor Cafagna opened the public hearing and read the title of Ordinance No. 602, "An
Ordinance of the City of Poway, California, Amending Section 13.11.010 of the Poway
Municipal Code, Schedule of Water Services, and Establishing Water Rates." The
Ordinance was introduced at the June 29, 2004 City Council meeting and continued to July
6, 2004.
City Manager Bowersox recommended that Council take public input and continue second
reading and adoption to July 20, 2004.
There was no one present wishing to speak.
Motion by Councilmember Goldby, seconded by Councilmember Rexford that Council
continue the public hearing and adoption of Ordinance No. 602 to July 20, 2004. Motion
carried unanimously.
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NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM 3
VARIANCE 04-07
SIDE YARD SETBACK
13790 ROSTRATA LANE
APN: 275-700-68
APPLICANT: MARC AND FELICIA GIPSMAN
(0210-70)
Mayor Cafagna opened the public hearing. Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. This is
a request to allow a portion of a pool, for an existing single-family residence located at
13790 Rostrata Lane, to observe a 7 -foot side yard setback where a 20-foot setback is
required. APN: 275-700-68
The following person was present wishing to speak.
Gary Johnson, 16610 Sagewood Drive, expressed concern that pedestrian access utilizing
the easement between Sagewood Lane and Rostrada Lane would be limited if the
Variance was approved.
Motion by Deputy Mayor Higginson, seconded by Council member Goldby, to close the
public hearing and adopt Planning Resolution No. P-04-47, entitled: "A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Poway, California approving Variance 04-07 Assessor's Parcel
Number 275-700-68." Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 4 (0490-76)
FISCAL YEAR 2004-2005
WEED AND NUISANCE ABATEMENT CHARGES
Mayor Cafagna opened the public hearing. City Manager Bowersox presented the staff
report. This is the annual Report of Weed and Nuisance Abatement Charges to be
collected on the County Tax Assessor's Roll for Fiscal Year 2004-2005. (0490-76)
No one asked to speak concerning this matter.
Motion by Councilmember Goldby, seconded by Deputy Mayor Higginson to close the
public hearing and adopt Resolution No. 04-058 entitled: "A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Poway, California, Approving the Report of Weed and Nuisance Abatement
Charges to be Collected on the County Tax Assessor's Roll for Fiscal Year 2004-2005."
Motion carried unanimously.
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STAFF REPORTS
ITEM 5 (0220-60)
SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT 84-01QQQ
CONDITIONALLY PERMIT HERITAGE PARKS
City Manager Bowersox presented the staff report and recommendation of approval to
initiate a Specific Plan Amendment 84-01QQQ to the South poway Specific Plan to
conditionally permit Heritages Parks in the National Open Space zone.
The following person spoke concerning this item.
Dee Fleischman, 14428 Midland, suggested the Bowron House or another farmhouse be
considered for a restaurant on Old Poway Road.
Council discussion ensued concerning alternative sites for historic structures.
Motion by Councilmember Goldby, seconded by Deputy Mayor Higginson, that Council
adopt Resolution No. 04-059 entitled: "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Poway, California, Initiating a Specific Plan Amendment (SPA 84-01QQQ) to the South
Poway Specific Plan to Conditionally Permit Heritage Parks in the Natural Open Space
Zone." Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 6 (0200-25)
MINOR DEVELOPMENT REVIEW APPLICATION 04-41
17058 IRON MOUNTAIN DRIVE
APN: 322-041-32
APPLICANT: BOB BAUER
City Manager Bowersox presented the staff report to permit the addition of 1,065 square
feet of living area and convert 477.5 square feet into a guesthouse area, at an existing
3,099-square-foot, 2-story, single-family residence located at 17058 Iron Mountain Drive.
APN: 322-041-32.
No one asked to speak concerning this item.
Motion by Deputy Mayor Higginson, seconded by Council member Goldby that Council
continue this item to July 20, 2004 to allow for re-noticing due to a change in the request.
Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 7 (0350-60)
STATUS REPORT
ILLEGAL ENCAMPMENT ACTIVITIES
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City Manager Bowersox presented a status report concerning illegal encampment activities
for January through March 2004.
Council concurred to receive and file the report.
CITY MANAGER ITEMS
16.
Concerning the State Budget, City Manager Bowersox said the State Legislature is
still working towards approving the budget, including the Governor's package
concerning local municipalities. (0150-50)
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL-INITIATED ITEMS
18.
Councilmember Emery commended staff on another successful July 4th celebration
and activities for the 10th Anniversary of Old Poway Park.
20.
Council member Goldby concurred with Councilmember Emery; commented on the
successful cleanup of the old Tune-Up Master site in front of the Ramada Inn and
suggested including the "posted speed limit" in the solar power speed
announcements on Community Road.
22A. Regional Governance Update - Mayor Cafagna reported SANDAG has published
their first educational brochure on the TransNet Tax Measure. (0150-20)
22B. Mayor Cafagna requested and received concurrence to hold on August 3rd or 5th, a
pre-development conference (PDC 04-02) for the proposed installation of a new
telecommunications facility at 12601 Cobblestone Creek Road: APN: 316-063-02
(0200-30)
22C. Mayor Cafagna requested and received concurrence to hold on August 3rd or 5th a
pre-development conference (PDC 03-05) for the proposed installation of a new
telecommunications facility at the Madera's Country Club, located at 17750 Old
Coach Road. APN: 277-170-06. (0200-30)
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Cafagna adjourned the meeting at 7:40 p.m.
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