CC 2004 10-05
CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 5, 2004
The October 5,2004, 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, Mickey Cafagna
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT
Betty Rexford
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
Jim Bowersox
Penny Riley
Tamara Smith
Jeanne Bunch
Jim Howell
Mark Sanchez
Charlie Campe
Niall Fritz
Deborah Johnson
Warren Shafer
Robert Clark
Paolo Romero
FLAG SALUTE
City Manager
Assistant City Manager
City Attorney
Interim City Clerk
Director of Public Works
Director of Safety Services
Sheriff's Captain
Director of Development Services
Director of Redevelopment Services
Director of Administrative Services
Director of Community Services
Management Assistant
Deputy Mayor Higginson led the flag salute.
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Cafagna presented a 15-Year Service Award to Karen Foster, Human Resources
Technician.
Mayor Cafagna read and presented a proclamation to Tina White for "Customer Service
Week," October 4-8, 2004. (0710-40)
Brian Dubow, representing KID "U", A Center for Science Discovery, presented a 10-
minute overview of the program, which targets K-5 students.
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Mayor Cafagna removed Item 14.2 from the Consent Calendarfor consideration and action
at this time.
14.2 Approval of a Community Contribution in the amount of $1,500 to KID "U", A Center
for Science Discovery. (0160-10)
Moved by Councilmember Goldby, seconded by Deputy Mayor Higginson that a
Community Contribution in the amount of $1,500 to KID "U," a Center for Science
Discovery, be approved. Motion carried 4-0 (Absent: Council member Rexford).
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Cafagna explained the procedures for Public Oral Communications. There was no
one present wishing to speak.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Cafagna announced that Items 14 and 14.3 would be removed for separate action.
Motion by Deputy Mayor Higginson, seconded by Councilmember Goldby to approve the
Consent Calendar as follows:
3. Ratification of Warrant Register for the period of September 6-1 0,2004. (0475-20)
4. Approval of Minutes - City Council
September 7,2004 Regular Meeting
September 14, 2004 Regular Meeting
6. Adoption of Resolution No. 04-083, entitled: "A Resolution of the City Council of the
City of Poway, California, Commending Eagle Scout Kyle Heins." (0710-40)
7. Adoption of Resolution No. 04-084, entitled: "A Resolution of the City Council ofthe
City of Poway, California, Declaring the Intention to Vacate Portions of Country
Road RS 722, Within Parcel 3 of Parcel Map No. 17989." Vacation 04-01.
(0780-60)
8. Commemorate Portions of the US 395 corridor in Poway by approving the
installation of commemorative "Historic Route" signs along Pomerado Road.
(0850-60)
9. Approval of a $500 Community Contribution to the Poway High School Camp
Human-Kind. (0160-10)
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10. Adoption of Resolution No. P-04-70, entitled: "A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Poway, California, Approving Comprehensive Sign Program 03-02 and
Rescinding Resolution No. P-02-25 - Assessor's Parcel Number 317-130-47" for
the Poway City Centre located at 13630-13644 Poway Road. (0280-20)
11. Adoption of Resolution No. P-04-72, entitled: "A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Poway, California, Denying Without Prejudice Minor Conditional Use
Permit 04-04, a Request to Install Tennis Court Lights on Lot 12, a Residential Lot
Located on Old Coach Drive in the Heritage II Development in the Rural Residential
A Zone - Assessor's Parcel Number 277-220-12." (0210-50)
12. Adoption of Resolution No. P-04-73, entitled: "A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Poway, California, Denying Without Prejudice Minor Conditional Use
Permit 04-06, a Request to Install Tennis Court Lights on Lot 8, a Residential Lot
Located on Old Coach Way in the Heritage II Development in the Rural Residential
A Zone - Assessor's Parcel Number 277-220-08." (0210-50)
13. Adoption of the following resolutions designating the Director of Public Works as
Agent to submit all documents necessary for the completion of certain grant projects
administered by the California Department of Parks & Recreation, and Rescinding
Resolution Nos. 02-023, 02-024, 04-020 and 04-021. (0490-53)
a. Resolution No. 04-085, entitled: "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Poway, California, Approving an Application for Grant Funds for the Per Capita
Grant Program under the Safe Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water, Clean Air,
and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2000; and Rescinding Resolution No. 02-
023."
b. Resolution No. 04-086, entitled: "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Poway, California, Approving an Application for Grant Funds for the Roberti-
Z'Berg-Harris Block Grant Urban Open Space and Recreation Program Per
Capita Grant Program under the Safe Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water, Clean
Air, and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2000; and Rescinding Resolution No.
02-024."
c. Resolution No. 04-087, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Poway,
California, Approving an Application for Grant Funds for the Per Capita Grant
Program under the California Clean Water, Clean Air, Safe Neighborhood Parks,
and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2002; and Rescinding Resolution No. 04-
020."
d. Resolution No. 04-088, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Poway,
California, Approving an Application for Grant Funds for the Roberti-Z'Berg-
Harris Block Grant Program under the California Clean Water, Clean Air, Safe
Neighborhood Parks, and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2002; and Rescinding
Resolution No. 04-021."
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14.1 Approval of Additional Appropriation for the Neighborhood Loan Program for Sewer
Improvements on Avenida Florencia. (0490-85)
Motion carried 4-0 (Absent: Council member Rexford).
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING
ITEM 1 (0910-201#610)
ORDINANCE NO. 610/SECOND READING
ESTABLISH UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT
NO. 65 & AMEND SECTION 12.48.160
POWAY MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT
Mayor Cafagna opened the public hearing and read the title of Ordinance No. 610, "An
Ordinance of the City of Poway, California, Adding Section 12.48.240 to the Poway
Municipal Code to Establish Underground Utility District No. 65 and Amending Section
12.48.160." (Continued from September 21,2004, Item #3).
There was no one present wishing to speak.
Motion by Deputy Mayor Higginson, seconded by Councilmember Emery to close the
public hearing and adopt Ordinance No. 610. Motion carried 4-0 on a roll call vote (Absent:
Council member Rexford).
NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM 2 (0780-08)
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (EA) 04-07
SOUTH SIDE OF TWIN PEAKS ROAD AT ESPOLA ROAD
ASSESSOR PARCEL NO. 321-190-28
Mayor Cafagna opened the public hearing and the staff report was presented by City
Manager Bowersox recommending that the City Council approve the Negative Declaration,
adopt Planning Resolution approving Environmental Assessment 04-07; authorize the
expenditure of $920,000 from the appropriated Capital Improvement Program; approve the
purchase; and, authorize the City ManagerlExecutive Director to execute the necessary
documents.
The following individuals requested to speak.
Bill Barnick, 14645 Sunrise Canyon Road, Poway, spoke in opposition to anything other
than single-family homes on the property and expressed frustration with the city's watering
within the Landscape Maintenance District for his neighborhood.
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Janice P. Jensen, 14154 Rio Court, Poway, urged Council to retain the single-family
residential zoning.
Motion by Councilmember Goldby, seconded by Councilmember Emery to take public
input, close the public hearing and approve the City Manager's recommendation and adopt
Planning Resolution No. P-04-74. Motion carried 4-0 (Absent: Councilmember Rexford).
STAFF REPORT
ITEM 2.1 (0200-60)
ACCESSORY BUILDING PAD, LOT 3
TENTATIVE MAP (TTM) 01-03
APPLICANT: ELWOOD NORRIS
City Manager Bowersox presented the staff report. Staff recommends that Council
determine that the proposed grading construction change is in substantial conformance
with the approved conceptual grading design for Tentative Tract Map 01-03 located at the
southerly terminus of Murel Trails and Blue Crystal Trails. Elwood Norris, Applicant. APN:
321-270-54,58,59 and 63. The proposed change is to add an accessory building pad on
Lot 3.
Mayor Cafagna said John Fitch, representing the applicant, was available to answer any
questions.
Motion by Deputy Mayor Higginson, seconded by Councilmember Goldby to approve the
City Manager's recommendation to add an accessory building pad on Lot 3 of Tentative
Tract Map 01-03. Motion carried 4-0 (Absent: Councilmember Rexford).
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Cafagna said the following Consent Calendar items were pulled for separate action.
14. Approval of Compensation Increases for the City Attorney, Special Counsell
Redevelopment Agency General Counsel, City Clerk, and City Manager, for Fiscal
Year 2004-2005. (0700-10)
Moved by Mayor Cafagna, seconded by Council member Emery approving
compensation increases for the City Attorney, Special CounsellRedevelopment
Agency General Counsel, City Clerk and City Manager, for Fiscal Year 2004-2005.
Motion carried 4-0 (Councilmember Rexford absent).
14.3 Adoption of Resolution, entitled: "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Poway, California, Supporting Proposition B - the Repeal of the North County
Recycled Solid Waste Disposal Initiative (Proposition C) Adopted in 1994."
(Continued from September 28,2004, Item #12.2) (0725-05)
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Moved by Mayor Cafagna, seconded by Council member Goldby that this item be
removed from the agenda. Motion carried 4-0 (Councilmember Rexford absent).
CITY MANAGER ITEMS
15. City Manager Bowersox recognized Jim Benson, founder and chief executive of
SpaceDev of Poway, the company that built the hybrid rocket propulsion system
for the SpaceShipOne program.
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL.INITIATED ITEMS
17. Councilmember Emery asked staff to check into improving the fencing for the
pumpkin patch across from Taco Bell.
21 a. Mayor Cafagna did not provide a Regional Governance update.
(0150-20)
21 b. By consensus Council ratified Mayor Cafagna's appointment of Amy Narevsky to
the Teen Issues Committee (0120-80)
21 c. Mayor Cafagna asked staff to review the ordinance allowing tent sales beyond five
days within a 60-day period to see if a longer period oftime could be allowed. Since
this is a time sensitive issue, he asked that this item be placed on next week's
agenda.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Cafagna adjourned the meeting at 7:40 p.m. Motion by Mayor Cafagna, seconded
by Deputy Mayor Higginson. Motion carried 4-0 (Absent: Councilmember Rexford)
e Bunch, Interim City Clerk
City of Poway, California
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