CC 1990 02-06 CITY OF POgAY, CALIFORNIA
NIHUTE$ OF THE CITY COU~IL REGULAR HEETII~
FEBRUARY 6, 1990
The February 6, 1990, regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Poway, was called to order at 7:07 p.m., by Mayor Higginson at the Poway
Community Center, 13094 Bowron Road, Poway, California.
COUHCIL#EI~ER$ PRESEHT AT ROLL CALL
Linda Brannon, Bob Emery, Jan Goldsmith, Carl Kruse, Don Higginson
STAFF #EHBER$ PRESENT
James Bowersox
Marjorie Wahlsten
Steve Eckis
John Fitch
Susan Pulone
Bob Thomas
Alan Archibald
Mark Sanchez
Mark Weston
Steve Streeter
Jay LaSuer
Dan Cannon
Patrick Foley
Pamela Colby
Richard Howard
Peter Moote
City Manager
City Clerk
City Attorney
Assistant City Manager
Director of Administrative Services
Director of Community Services
Director of Public Services
Acting Director of Safety Services
City Engineer
Assistant Director of Planning Services
Sheriff's Captain
Parks & Landscape Manager
Senior Management Analyst
Management Analyst
Management Analyst
Management Analyst
PLEOGE OF ALLE$IAHCE
Deputy Mayor Goldsmith led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC ORAL C(g4~UNICATION$
Mayor Higginson explained the procedure for Public Oral Communications.
Larry Valente, 15925 Cumberland, suggested that if a vacancy is created
on the Council as a result of the election of a Mayor, the Council
fill the vacancy by appointing the next highest vote getter.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Councilmember Brannon, seconded by Councilmember Emery, to adopt the
Consent Calendar as follows:
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Approval of Minutes - City Council:
December 19, 1989, Regular Meeting
January 4, 1990, Adjourned Regular Meeting
January 9, 1990, Regular Meeting
8. Ratification of Warrant Registers - January 18, 19, 1990
9. Denial of claim for damages: Luther L. Newcomb Jr.
11.
Approval of San Diego Gas and Electric Joint Use Agreement for Twin Peaks
Plaza north water main in SDG&E easement; located at the southeast corner
of the Twin Peaks and Pomerado Roads intersection, Suncoast Homes, Inc.,
applicant.
12.
Adoption of Resolution No. 90-015 entitled, "A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Poway, California, Establishing the Placement of
Stop Signs at the Intersection of Community Road and Metate Lane."
13.
Adoption of Resolution No. 90-016 entitled, "A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Poway, California, Respecting Authorized Officers
Designated to Execute Public Securities, Instruments of Payment, and
Investments on Behalf of the City and Rescinding Resolution No. 89-124" as
amended.
14. Approval of City's Investment Report - December 31, 1989.
14.1 Adoption of Resolution No. 90-017 entitled, "A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Poway, California, Approving Mitigated Negative
Declaration for the State Route 56 Roadway Extension Construction Project
{SCH No. 89010233) - City of Poway: Lead Agency"; including a Statement of
Overriding Consideration as requested by the City Council on January 30,
1990.
Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 4
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. He explained the background of landscape
maintenance districts in the City of Poway beginning with the County-imposed
requirements in 1980 on Rancho Arbolitos that some type of legal entity be
established to maintain the public area landscaping and the Council's confirming
approval in 1981, that required a Landscape Maintenance District {LMD) because
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it offered a mechanism to collect fees by means of the tax roll. Five zones
have been established in the City, and as land use approvals come to Council the
developer is required to annex to the LMD in that zone. Each year staff
prepares an engineer's report for the Council to use in setting assessments.
All properties in a LMD are assessed equally, since staff has felt they benefit
equally. There are approximately 11,000 parcels in the City that are not in a
LMD. Staff recommends that the Council establish advisory committees for each
LMD and direct staff to prepare the appropriate charters.
Speaking in favor of staff recommendation:
Darwin Drake, 13309 Twin Circle Court
Bruce Hamilton, 13178 Woodmont Street
Speaking in opposition to staff recommendation:
Jim Francis, 14623 Sunrise Canyon Road
Bill Barnick, 14645 Sunrise Canyon Road
Michael McFarland, 14455 Ipava Drive
Jim Keeley, 15815 Riparian Road
Larry Valente, 15925 Cumberland Drive
Tom Gharst, 14860 Deerwood Street
Milton Putterman, 15854 Riparian Road
Gordon Meyer, 14302 Sand Hill Road
Speakers in opposition stated the real estate salespersons do not understand
LMDs and do not present them adequately to potential buyers; suggested a city-
wide LMD; requested different formula for assessment spread, such as square
footage; requested better use of drought-tolerant plantings; questioned fairness
of requiring LMD to pay 100% of maintenance of Twin Peaks Road landscaping
through Rancho Arbolitos.
City Council discussion included: history of assessment districts and lawsuits
concerning their equity; direct and indirect benefit; and need to identify
improvements that do benefit the City as a whole; philosophy of development
paying for their own improvements; and opposition to city-wide LMD.
Motion by Councilmember Brannon, seconded by Councilmember Goldsmith, to
establish one LMD Advisory Committee with representatives from each LMD,
totaling eleven {11) members and directed staff to prepare the charter. Motion
carried unanimously.
ITEM 18
FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA
This item was taken out of order.
Councilmember Emery explained the background of this item. He had brought the
problems of the Future Farmers of America {FFA) program to the Council's atten-
tion several months ago when it had to move from the Poway High School campus
because of the portable classrooms. The City had agreed to furnish a site for
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the FFA but the project had been delayed because of the necessity of a full
environmental impact report. Now there is the possibility the FFA could move
back on campus when Rancho Bernardo High School opens and some of the portable
classrooms are removed. He is now requesting the City Council write a letter to
the Poway Unified School District Board supporting that action.
Speaking in favor of Councilmember Emery's recommendation:
Dusty Harkleroad, 12920 Metate Lane, President of Future Farmers of
America
Charles Gill, 600 "B" Street, #1100, San Diego, attorney representing the
Bridlewood Property Owners Association
Linda Harkleroad, 12920 Metate Lane
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Kruse, to authorize
staff to prepare a letter to Poway Unified School District Board supporting the
relocation of the FFA program to the Poway High School campus, offering them
funds; requesting adequate fly and manure control, and safety lighting. Motion
carried unanimously.
Council requested a report regarding the Board's action on this item.
RECESS AgD ~LL TO ORDER
Mayor Higginson recessed the meeting at 9:50 p.m., and called it back to order
at 10:00 p.m., with all Councilmembers present.
ITEM 5A
FIRE HYDRANT STANDARDS
In response to query by Councilmember Emery on January 9, 1990, City Manager
Bowersox stated the City has been using bronze fire hydrants for City projects
since October, 1987. They are generally being used in private developments;
however, there have been some inconsistencies which should change with the
adoption of new water standards this month.
Council concurred to receive and file the report.
ITEM 5B
ROOFING MATERIALS MIX/EIR REQUIREMENTS
On January 9, 1990, Councilmember Emery asked about the policy of requiring mix
of roofing materials in a subdivision so the houses don't look alike, and also
why some projects require EIRs and others don't. City Manager Bowersox stated
that staff's initial study of a project determines whether a Negative
Declaration can be issued or an Environmental Impact Report is required.
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Regarding roofs, staff did a survey of various subdivisions and the percentage
of flat tile versus barrel tiles in the Palisades subdivision is 6% versus 94%.
Other subdivision range from 66%-33% to 80%-20%.
Councilmember Emery thanked staff for their report and commented that the policy
established by the Council to prevent the "cookie cutter" look of subdivisions
needs to be adhered to more closely or rescinded. Council concurred it should
not be rescinded.
Dave Phares, 7290 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., San Diego, representing Standard
Pacific, stated the buyers today are demanding the barrel tile/
Meditteranean look and requested staff be given flexibility.
Council concurred to receive and file the report.
ITEM 5.1
STATUS REPORT ON SOUTH POWAY
PARKWAY/POMERADO ROAD OPENING
City Manager Bowersox stated this item actually has two parts. Part A is
regarding the portion of Alternate 8A in the City of San Diego, Part B is a
recommendation from the Transportation Task Force regarding the opening of
Pomerado Road.
On February 13, 1990, the San Diego City Council will consider revising the
development plans for Miramar Ranch North. It is critical for regional traffic
that the construction of South Poway Parkway/Alternate 8A not be delayed. Staff
recommends that a City of Poway Councilmember appear before the San Diego City
Council to discuss this issue. Also, the Transportation Task Force recommends
that, if Alternate 8A is delayed, the Poway City Council initiate actions to
expedite the opening of Pomerado Road.
Following discussion, motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember
Goldsmith, to authorize Councilmember Goldsmith to make a presentation to the
San Diego City Council on February 13, 1990, and, if necessary, push for the
opening of Pomerado Road if Alternate 8A will be delayed. Motion carried
unanimously.
City Attorney Eckis suggested an item be docketed for February 13 to report on
the San Diego City Council's action. He also stated his office did research on
legal issues involved in the original closing of Pomerado Road and suggested the
Council may desire him to continue research on possible litigation issues
involved in the re-opening. Council concurred and requested a closed session be
set for February 20 to discuss the analysis.
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ITEM 15
CITY MANAGER ITEMS
Ao
City Manager Bowersox announced the City received an award from the
California Parks & Recreation Society, District 12, for the community
swimming pool.
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City Manager Bowersox announced that the City has again received the
California Society of Municipal Finance Officers Award for the financial
report.
C. City Manager Bowersox announced that Duke Ayers, member of the Redevelopment
Advisory Co.m, ittee, had surgery and the City has sent flowers.
CITY COUNCIL INITIATED ITEMS
17. Councilmember Brannon announced an elected officials workshop that will be
held March 22, 1990, at the Community Center, sponsored by ADAPT. ADAPT has
received a grant to put on five workshops throughout the County to increase
awareness of how community policies affect the consumption of alcohol.
21. A.
Mayor Higginson announced the following appointments to the Business
Advisory Committee: Poway Chamber of Commerce, Bob Imler, George
Andreos, and Larry Valente; Jeannie Niles {Linda Brannon}; Stan
Kaminski {Bob Emery}; Vicky Lazowski {Carl Kruse}; Kyle Everson {Jan
Goldsmith); and Brian Herz, Chairperson (Don Higginson). There is
still one vacancy for the Mayor to fill.
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Mayor Higginson reaffirmed the existing appointments to the Performing
Arts Advisory Committee. He appointed Diane Ward to fill the vacancy
created by the death of Nicolas Karalekas.
C. Mayor Higginson reaffirmed the existing appointments to the Redevelop-
ment Advisory Committee.
AD,,II~JRHREHT
Upon motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Brannon, Mayor
Higginson ordered the meeting adjourned to lO:OD a.m., Saturday, February 1D,
1990. The time of adjournment was 10:30 p.m.
Marjorie K. 'Wahlsten, City Clerk
City of Pow,~
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NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE FEBRUARY 6, 1990, REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA, WAS ADJOURNED PURSUANT TO THE
FOLLOWING ORDER:
Dated:
01~DER OF N~)0UN~E#T
Upon motion by Councilmember Emery,
seconded by Councllmember Brannon, Mayor
Higginson ordered the meeting adjourned to
10:00 ~,m,, ~turd~y, February 10, 1990
in the City Council Chambers, 13325 Civic
Center Drive, Poway, California. The
time of adjournment was 10:30 p.m.
City of PoWay, California
February 7, 1990
CERTIFICATION
The undersigned does hereby certify under penalty of perjury, that a copy of the
above notice was posted on or near the door of the City Council Chambers, the
place designated for regular meetings of the City Council meetings at approxima-
tely 10:00 a.m.
Dated at Poway, California, on February 7, 1990
Marjorie l(- Wahlsten, City Clerk
City of Pbway, California