CC 1990 01-04 CITY OF PO~Y, CALIFORNIA
NIHUTE$ OF THE CITY ~"GUHCIL AD~IGURHEO REGULAR NEETZI~
~IANUARY 4, 1990
The January 4, 1990, meeting of the City Council of the City of Poway,
adjourned from the December 19, 1989, regular meeting, was called to order at
4:D5 p.m. by Mayor Higginson at the City Council Chambers, 13325 Civic Center
Drive, Poway, California.
PRESENT AT ROLL
Bob Emery, Jan Goldsmith, Carl Kruse
COUNCILNEI~ER$ AI~ENT AT ROLL ~,LL
Linda Brannon, Don Higglnson
STAFF #EI~ER$ PRESENT
James Bowersox
Marjorie Wahlsten
Steve Eckis
John Fitch
Mark Weston
Reba Wright-Quastler
Steve Streeter
Marijo VanDyke
Gordon Dobler
Peter Moote
City Manager
City Clerk
City Attorney
Assistant City Manager
City Engineer
Director of Planning Services
Assistant Director of Planning Services
Assistant Planner
Senior Civil Engineer
Management Analyst
Deputy Mayor Goldsmith explained the procedure for Public Oral Communications.
There was no one present wishing to speak.
ITEM 3
CHANNEL IMPROVEMENTS AT HALEY'S TRAILER PARK
City Manager Bowersox introduced Senior Civil Engineer Gordon Dobler who showed
a map of the floodplain across the property east of Community Road and the
options looked at by staff to preserve the existing trees while improving the
channel to 100 year flood standards.
The Council and staff left the Council Chambers at 4:15 p.m., and walked to the
Haley property to review the area and the trees proposed to be removed. Mitch
Beauchamp with Pacific Southwest Biological Services and Chris Baker with Valley
Crest Landscaping talked about the proposed restoration work and the trees that
can be saved by being moved.
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The meeting was reconvened in the Council Chambers at 5:00 p.m.
Staff members Bob Thomas, Director of Community Services, Susan Pulone, Director
of Administrative Services, Michael Putnam, Performing Arts Center Manager, and
Patrick Foley, Senior Management Analyst were present at this time.
Speaking in opposition to staff recommendation:
Joe St. Lucas, 13033 Earlgate Court
Jami Marley, 13036 Earlgate Court
Jennie St. Lucas, 13033 Earlgate Court
Dale Schafer, 14568 High Valley Road, representing the Haley Estate Trust
Margaret Lester, 13517 Poway Road, #20
T.W. Hett, 13042 Dana Vista
The speakers expressed concern over loss of trees, effect on wildlife, and
visual impact of the shopping center.
Following discussion, Council concurred the impact of staff's recommendation is
severe. Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Kruse to
request staff to work with a sub-committee of two Councilmembers to investigate
alternatives and involve the neighbors in the process. Motion carried 3-0 with
Councilmember Brannon and Mayor Higginson absent. Councilmembers Emery and
Goldsmith volunteered to be that sub-committee.
RE~E,~ AgO ~U.L TO ORDER
Deputy Mayor Goldsmith recessed the meeting at 5:35 p.m., and called it back to
order at 5:45 p.m., with Councilmember Brannon and Mayor Higginson absent.
ITEM 4
PERFORMING ARTS CENTER OPENING ACTIVITIES
Director of Community Services Thomas and Performing Arts Center Manager Putnam
reviewed the proposed opening activities which will extend over two months. The
first opening will be May 11. Council concurred with staff's efforts to plan a
broad spectrum of activities that can appeal to all segments of the community.
ITEM 5
PRE-DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE
ROBERT O'CONNOR - 13056 POWAY ROAD
Staff report by Director of Planning Services Wright-Quastler. Mr. O'Connor is
requesting consideration of a muffler shop at 13056 Poway Road, adjacent to
their current business, Poway Equipment Rental, and currently the site of his
parent's single family residence. She reviewed staff's concerns with the
proposal.
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Robert O'Connor, father and son, spoke regarding the proposed use and potential
for improving the property.
Council concurred they would be willing to hear this application.
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Upon motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Kruse, Mayor
Higginson ordered the meeting adjourned. The time of adjournment was 6:33 p.m.
Marjorie l<. Wahlsten, City Clerk
City of~Oway
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