CC 1990 04-17C~TY OF POgAY, CALIFORH)A
#]*NUTE$ OF THE CiTY ~."OUNCIL REGULAR #EETING
APRIL 17, 1990
The April 17, 1990, regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Poway, was called to order at 7:01 p.m., by Mayor Higginson at the City Council
Chambers, 13325 Civic Center Drive, Poway, California.
COUNCXLNE#BERS PRESENT AT ROLL CALL
Linda Brannon, Bob Emery, Jan Goldsmith, Carl Kruse, Don Higginson
STAFF NEI~ERS PRESENT
James Bowersox
Marjorie Wahlsten
Steve Eckis
John Fitch
Alan Archibald
Mark Sanchez
Reba Wright-Quastler
Steve Streeter
Jay LaSuer
Patrick Foley
Janet Anderson
Pamela Colby
Richard Howard
Peter Moote
City Manager
City Clerk
City Attorney
Assistant City Manager
Director of Public Services
Director of Safety Services
Director of Planning Services
Assistant Director of Planning Services
Sheriff's Captain
Senior Management Analyst
Management Analyst
Management Analyst
Management Analyst
Management Analyst
PLEOGE OF ALLEGIAtlCE
Deputy Mayor Goldsmith led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC ORAL C~NNUNICATION$
Mayor Higginson explained the procedure for Public Oral Communications.
~as no one present wishing to speak.
There
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Kruse, to adopt the
Consent Calendar as follows:
Approval of Minutes - City Council:
March 27, 1990, Regular Meeting
March 29, 1990, Adjourned Regular Meeting
11. Ratification of Warrant Registers - March 23, 29, 1990
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12.
13.
14.
14.1
14.2
Acceptance of the Eastvale Hydropneumatic Tank from Corrosion Engineering
Services from Corrosion Engineering Services.
Approval of Parcel Map for Tentative Parcel Map 89-20, Poinsettia Mobile
Home Park, and acceptance of improvements, Poway Redevelopment Agency
applicant; located between Midland Road and Eastern Street, south of Adrian
Street.
Adoption of Resolution No. 90-082 entitled, "A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Poway, California, Revising Standards for Reviewing
Insurance and Surety Bonds."
Approval of revised Class Specifications for Theatre Technical Supervisor
and new Class Specifications for Box-Office Attendant.
Approval of acquisition agreement and acceptance of easement from Robert
Sowle for the Iron Mountain Trail Project.
Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 16
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Higginson stated that during last week's Council meeting, Council promised
the residents of Poway Royal Mobile Home Park that this item would be first on
the agenda.
City Attorney Eckis stated that he is requesting a closed session under
Government Code Sections 54956.9{c), whether to commence litigation, and
54956.8, give instructions to negotiator regarding acquisition of Poway Royal
Estates Mobile Home Park. The negotiators will be the City Attorney on behalf
of the City, and Charles Black, the attorney of record for the mobile home park
owners. Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Kruse, to hold
a closed session on this item. Motion carried unanimously.
The City Council, City Attorney, City Manager, Director of Planning Services,
and Assistant City Manager, entered closed session at 7:05 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Hlgginson called the meeting back to order at 7:50 p.m., and City Attorney
Eckis announced that in closed session the Council had instructed the City
Attorney to negotiate for the acquisition of an interest in the Poway Royal
Estates. Staff was directed to do a follow-up income survey of the unit owners
in the park and the owners were encouraged to answer the survey promptly. The
City Clerk was directed to place a closed session on the May 22 agenda to review
this information with the negotiator.
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ITEM 4
ORDINANCE NO. 314 - SECOND READING
USES ALLOWED BY SPECIFIC PLANS - ZOA 90-02
Mayor Higginson read the title of Ordinance No. 314, "An Ordinance of the City
of Poway, California, Amending Poway Municipal Code Section 17.47.060.A
Concerning Uses Allowed by Specific Plans {ZOA 90-02}."
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. This is the second reading of an
Ordinance that will allow uses in the Old Poway Specific Plan area which would
not be allowed under the zoning.
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Kruse to close the
public hearing, waive further reading of Ordinance No. 314, and adopt. Motion
carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
ITEM 5
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 89-03
APPLICANT: JIMMIE LEE ROBERTS
Mayor Higginson opened the public hearing. Item introduced by City Manager
Bowersox. He stated that Mr. Roberts has sold the project with escrow closing
last week.
Staff report by Director of Planning Services Wright-Quastler. This is a
request to subdivide 24.5 acres into 36 lots located approximately 450 feet east
of Poway Road, north of Montego Drive. This project was considered in November,
1988 and February, 1989 and as a result of Council and public comments, the
applicant has redesigned the project and held meetings with the surrounding
property owners. This is an in-fill project and provides a neighborhood park
and a secondary access to the Garden Road area. Staff recommends approval.
Speaking in favor of staff recommendation:
Michael Anderson, 401W "A" Street, Suite 1300, San Diego, representing the
new owner, Premium Investors, 550 W Vista Way, Vista
Jeanette Waltz, 2341 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, APEC Engineering
Speaking in opposition to staff recommendation:
Ken Colby, 13622 Los Olivos
Dwight Kraich, 13610 Los Olivos
Anthony Paruolo, 13616 Los Olivos
Susan Paruolo, 13636 Los Olivos
Mary Beck, 13616 Los Olivos
Speakers discussed the impact of the through road; the need for a traffic signal
at Silver Ridge; the loss of their view, light and air from a bank and two-story
homes; the close proximity of the new homes to the existing homes; impact on
Garden Road School; and current water and sewer situation in Poway and San Diego
County.
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Council discussion included whether the current zoning was appropriate for this
property; need for a better buffer between the existing homes and new homes; and
possible necessity of reducing the density to achieve such a buffer.
Mr. Anderson and the owner signed a waiver of time and agreed to consider a
reduction in density in a redesign.
Motion by Councilmember Brannon, seconded by Councilmember Goldsmith to remove
this item from the calendar and readvertise it for hearing when ready. Motion
carried unanimously.
ITEM 6
TRAFFIC CONTROL MEASURES - CARRIAGE ROAD
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. On March 19, 1990, the Traffic Safety
Cor~nittee held a meeting with the residents of the Carriage/Palisades/Arbolitos
neighborhood to discuss traffic control measures and recommends a three-way stop
at Palisades Drlve, Carriage Road and Pequot, and yield signs on Saddlewood
Drive at Carriage Road, and on Beechwood Drive at Saddlewood Drive.
Speaking in favor of staff recommendation:
Harry George, 14110 Palisades Drive
Speaking in opposition to staff recommendation:
Moreno White, 13987 Carriage Road
Dana Weiner, 13986 Cariage Road
Sharon Douglas, 13961 Carriage Road
Ron Youngren, 13952 Carriage Road
Rob Sorensen, 13873 Carriage Road
Wendy White, 13987 Carriage Road
Ronald Gordon, 13940 Carriage Road
Speakers requested increased traffic enforcement, speed humps, stop signs rather
than yield signs, completion of the medians and landscaping on South Carriage,
and thanked the Council for directing the Traffic Safety Committee to meet with
the residents
Following discussion, motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember
Kruse, to adopt Resolution No. 90-083, entitled, "A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Poway, California Establishing a Three Way Stop at the
Intersection of Palisades Drive, Carriage Road, and Pequot Drive," and Resolution
No. 90-084, entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Poway,
California Establishing Stop Signs at the Intersections of Saddlewood Drive at
Carriage Road; and Beechwood Drive at Saddlewood Drive," and direct staff to do
an on-the-ground study of speed humps at some location in the City. Motion
carried unanimously.
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ITEM 7
WEED ABATEMENT APPEALS
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. Notices to clean premises were mailed on
March 15, 1990 and past practice has been to allow oral appeals at the meeting
when, according to the schedule, written appeals would be considered. No
appeals, either written or oral, have been received.
Motion by Councilmember Kruse,
staff's report of no appeals
unanimously.
seconded by Councilmember Goldsmith to accept
of weed abatement notices. Motion carried
ITEM 8
METRO SEWER SYSTEM GOVERNANCE
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. The Clean Water Program Governance
Advisory Group, of which Councilmember Brannon is the Chair, has been meeting to
determine the future governance of the Metropolitan Sewage System. They are
recommending a Special Act District in order to provide the most flexibility,
lowest financing costs and best public service. This recommendation is being
presented to all member agencies and staff recommends approval.
Motion by Councilmember Goldsmith, seconded by Councilmember Emery, to approve
the recommendation of the Clean Water Program Governance Group that the Special
District Act as a modification of the County Sanitation District law be the
preferred form of future Metropolitan Sewage System. Motion carried
unanimously.
ITEM 8.1
DETERMINATION RE AUTOMOTIVE AUCTION YARD
Item introduced by City Manager Bowersox. Staff report by Director of Planning
Services Wright-Quastler. The applicant is seeking the City Council deter-
mination that a proposed automobile auction use is similar in character to the
permitted and compatible uses of truck/automobile fleet storage in the LI
designation. They wish to locate in the Pomerado Business Park in South Poway.
Staff recommends approval.
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Goldsmith, to find that
the proposed automobile auction yard is similar in character to truck/automobile
fleet storage as a permitted use within the LI zone, the proposed use is within
the intent and purpose of the LI zone and allow the applicant to submit a
conditional use permit application. Motion carried unanimously.
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ITEM 8.2
CITY HALL SITE SELECTION
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. During the past several years, there has
been considerable City Council discussion regarding future sites for a City Hall
and Library with the intention of using the existing City Hall as a Sheriff's
substation. Following an analysis of several sites, staff has concluded that
the preferred alternative for the location of a future library and city hall is
Old Poway, in the area of Midland Road and Aubrey Street. A meeting was held on
April 4, 199D, with adjacent property owners and the proposed project was
favorably received. Staff recommends that discussions regarding acquisition of
land be commenced and that staff work with the residents, property owners and
businesses of Old Poway to develop a plan.
Speaking in opposition to staff recommendation:
Mickey Cafagna, 17331 Vista Poniente Drive.
further evaluation of needs and a
acquiring land.
Mr. Cafagna suggested that a
cost analysis be done before
Council discussion included adding the Redevelopment Advisory Committee to the
planning process and needing more time for input.
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Kruse, to adopt staff
recommendation and add the Redevelopment Advisory Committee to the planning
process. Motion carried 4-1 with Councilmember Goldsmith voting "no."
CITY COUNCIL INITIATED ITEMS
17. A.
Councilmember Brannon stated the Clean Water Program Governance
Advisory Group would be meeting this Friday and our staff will be
present to talk about the City's needs.
Be
Councilmember Brannon stated that the issue of State Route 56 from I-5
east has been forwarded to the San Diego City Council from the Planning
Commission. Meeting will be April 24 and the regional route to be pre-
sent at the San Diego City Council meeting.
18. A.
Councilmember Emery asked about an
on the June ballot. City Manager
tion.
analysis of Propositions 111 and 108
Bowersox stated they are in prepara-
Councilmember Emery stated the City of San Diego has signs at Rios and
Summerfield stating "Welcome to the City of San Diego" and "Leaving the
City of San Diego." He asked if we could have "Welcome to Poway" signs
at that location.
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19. A
Councilmember Goldsmith appointed Philip Butzen to the Foundation for
the Peforming Arts.
Councilmember Goldsmith stated the San Diego City Council approved the
interchange agreement for 1-15 and Mercy Road with CalTrans today.
AI~II~JRI~IEI~r
Upon motion by Councilmember Kruse, seconded by Councilmember Emery, Mayor
Higginson ordered the meeting adjourned. The time of adjournment was 10:50 p.m.
Marjorie K~Wahlsten, City Clerk
C i tyof ~o~y
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