CC 1990 04-24 CITY QF P(~Y, CALIFORNIA
NIHUTE$ OF THE CITY COUHCIL REGULAR NEETIHG
APRIL 24, 1990
The April 24, 1990, regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Poway, was called to order at 7:00 p.m., by Mayor Higglnson at the City Council
Chambers, 13325 Civic Center Drive, Poway, California.
COUN~IL#ENBER$ PRESENT ATROLLCALL
Linda Brannon, Bob Emery, Jan Goldsmith, Carl Kruse, Don Higginson
STAFF NENBER$ PRESENT
James Bowersox
Marjorie Wahlsten
Tamara Smith
Bob Thomas
Alan Archibald
Mark Sanchez
Reba Wright-Quastler
Mark Weston
Steve Streeter
Yolanda Collins
Patrick Foley
Peter Moore
City Manager
City Clerk
Assistant City Attorney
Director of Community Services
Director of Public Services
Director of Safety Services
Director of Planning Services
City Engineer
Assistant Director of Planning Services
Sheriff's Lieutenant
Senior Management Analyst
Management Analyst
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIAI~E
Deputy Mayor Goldsmith led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATION
Mr. Richard Daniels, manager of Special Projects for Waste Management, Inc.,
presented a check for $1,000 to the City Council. These funds will be used to
purchase trees for planting in Arbolitos Park to commemorate Earth Day.
PRQCLANATZQH
Mayor Higginson read a proclamation proclaiming April 22-28, 1990 as "General
Federation of Women's Clubs Centennial Celebration Week" and presented it to
Joye Davisson, President of the Poway Women's Club and Rachel Stenger, President
of the Poway Junior Women's Club.
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PUBLI~ ORAL COMI4UHI~ATIOI~
Mayor Higginson explained the procedure for Public Oral Communications.
Mr. John Kane, 14635 Twin Peaks Road spoke regarding people putting signs
on the decorative light poles in Old Poway and requesting the permit
process be an organized, step by step process, with no opportunity for
"wheeling and dealing" by applicants.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Higginson stated that Items 17 and 18
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Kruse,
Consent Calendar, Items 12-16 and 19-19.1, as follows:
were pulled by the public.
to adopt
12. Ratification of Warrant Register - April 5, 1990
13. Approval of City's Investment Report - March, 1990
14. Award of bid for two {2) Cardiac Defibrillators to Laerdal
Corporation of Armonk, New York.
Receive and file annual audit results for Fiscal Year lg89.
15.
16.
19.
19.1
the
Medical
Receive and file annual reports of the San Diego Transportation Improvement
Program and Transportation Development Act.
Remove from calendar status of pending legislation.
Authorization to appropriate Earth Day donation from Waste Management of
California, Inc. to purchase trees for the reforestation of Rancho
Arbolitos Park.
Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 5
ORDINANCE NO. 315 - SECOND READING
AMENDMENT TO PERS CONTRACT
Mayor Higginson read the title of Ordinance No. 315, "An Ordinance of the City
of Poway, California, Authorizing an Amendment to the Contract Between the City
Council and the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees'
Retirement System."
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. This is second reading of an Ordinance
changing the contribution rate for safety employees. Staff recommends approval.
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Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Kruse to waive further
reading, close the public hearing and adopt Ordinance No. 315. Motion carried
unanimously on a roll call vote.
ITEM 6
ORDINANCE NO. 316 - SECOND READING
SPEED LIMIT FOR LAKE POWAY ROAD
Mayor Higginson read the title of Ordinance No. 316, "An Ordinance of the City
of Poway, California, Adding Section 10.32.230{C) to the Poway Municipal Code
Establishing a Speed Limit for Lake Poway Road from Prairie Vista Road to the
cul-de-sac at the Western Terminus of Lake Poway Road." He stated he would be
disqualifying himself since he had been absent at first reading and had not
listened to the tape.
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. This is second reading of an Ordinance
establishing a 25 mile per hour speed limit as requested by the public and City
Council.
Speaking in favor of staff recommmmlendation:
Robert Yates, 13927 Lake Poway Road
Milton Putterman, 15854 Riparian Road
Robert Baylis, 15855 Riparian Road
Council requested that contractors doing work in the City be put on notice that
they must obey speed limits and exercise caution when driving through residen-
tial neighborhoods.
Motion by Councilmember Brannon, seconded by Councilmember Kruse, to waive
further reading, close the public hearing and adopt Ordinance No. 316. Motion
carried 4-0 with Mayor Higginson disqualifying himself.
ITEM 7
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 89-06
VARIANCE 90-03
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 89-20R
APPLICANT: NEXUS DEVELOPMENT
Mayor Higginson opened the public hearing. Item introduced by City Manager
Bowersox. This is a request to modify a previously approved condominium project
at the northeast corner of Carriage and Poway Roads. Staff report by Director
of Planning Services Wright-Quastler. In the process of preparing detailed
grading plans for this project, it became evident that changes to the grading
design would be necessary. The modifications require a variance to allow eight
foot retaining walls and to eliminate portions of a required six-foot wall bet-
ween single-family and multi-family zones due to elevation differences; and
minor changes to building pad elevations and building locations. The applicant
is also requesting the division of the project into two parcels. Staff
recommends approval.
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Speaking in favor of staff recommendation:
Bill Hedenkamp, 1331 India Street, architect for the project
Rich DiPietro, 1331 India Street, representing Nexus Development
Gilbert Cos, 12903 Yankton Drive
Speaking in opposition to staff recommendation:
Kenneth Roudenbush, 12947 Yankton Drive
Ernest Field, 13430 Via Cabezon, San Diego
Speakers asked about the walkway proposed to be built from the east end of the
project; and the wooden fence proposed to be build on the western property line
between this project and existing home.
City Manager Bowersox stated that the walkway would be built to city standards
with lighting. Following discussion, Council concurred that the western fence
should be built on the project site rather than the property line so that the
homeowners' association is responsible for maintenance and should be a material
other than wood or chain link.
Motion by Councilmember Kruse, seconded by Councilmember Brannon, to close the
public hearing and adopt Planning Resolution No. P-90-27 with direction to staff
regarding the wall on the western side of the project. Motion carried
unanimously.
ITEM 9
AB 939 TASK FORCE
City Manager Bowersox stated this item will be considered with Item 24B.
ITEM 10
INITIATING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 90-01
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. The public hearing for city-initiated
GPA 90-01 will be held on May 15, 1990 and includes three items: GPA/ZC 90-01A,
Old Coach Road Planning community; GPA 90-01B deleting Old Coach Road from the
circulation element; and GPA/ZC 90-01C to redesignate a city-owned one-acre par-
cel west of Vista View Drive from residential to commercial. Staff recommends
adoption of the Resolution initiating this General Plan Amendment.
Councllmember Emery requested Item C not be considered for a change to commer-
cial since it had been considered previously and denied. Councilmember Kruse
stated that, although he would disqualify himself from the public hearing on
Items A and B, the City Attorney had advised him he could vote on setting the
hearing. Motion by Councilmember Goldsmith, seconded by Councilmember Kruse to
adopt Resolution No. 90-085A entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the
City of Poway, California, Initiating General Plan Amendment 90-01." Motion
carried 4-1 with Councilmember Emery voting "no."
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ITEM 11
APPEAL OF MINOR DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 90-30
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. This is an appeal by Glenn Cecil of the
decision of the Director of Planning Services approving MDRA 90-30 for the
construction of a 1,881 square foot addition to an existing 1,255 square foot
residence at 13823 Tobiasson Road. This project meets all applicable develop-
ment standards. Staff recon)~ends that the City Council uphold the approval.
Speaking in opposition to staff recommendation:
Glenn Cecil, 13817 Tobiasson Road, who was appealing on grounds of loss of
light and privacy.
Speaking in favor of staff recommendation:
Cliff Hubbell, 13823 Tobiasson Road.
Following discussion, motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember
Kruse to continue this item for two weeks to give the applicant an opportunity
to propose some architectural features on the north and south walls of the pro-
posed project to eliminate the starkness and make it look better to the neigh-
bors. Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 11.1
RECOGNITION OF PERFORMANCE
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. John Fitch, Assistant City Manager, has
been Acting City Manager on several occasions in the past year due to the City
Manager's illness. Staff recommends additional compensation of $500, one week's
vacation, and a Memorandum of Commendation.
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Kruse to approve staff
recommendation. Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 17
TTM 89-15 - VERNAL POOLS
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. On April 3, 1990, Mike Fry addressed the
Council regarding vernal pools on the "State Land" property which was approved
as TTM 89-15 on February 27, 1990 with a mitigated Negative Declaration. Staff
recommends the Council receive and file this report showing the City issued a
Negative Declaration based on expert opinion and no further review is mandated
by State law.
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Speaking in opposition to staff recommendation:
Nancy Gilbert, 24000 Avila Road, Laguna Niguel, biologist U.S Fish &
Wildlife Service
Mike Fry, 12819 Selma Court, representing the Sierra Club
David Hogan, P.O. Box 1944, Julian, representing the San Diego Biodiversity
Project
The speakers addressed the jurisdiction of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers over
vernal pools, using soil hydration to prove the existence of vernal pool
species, losses to date of vernal pools in San Diego County; and mitigation
measures.
Following extensive discussion, motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by
Councilmember Kruse that the biologists from both sides of the issue meet with
staff and Standard Pacific to attempt to reach a conclusion on the existence of
vernal pools, and report back to Council on that issue and the legal ramifica-
tions involved. Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 18
MINOR DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 90-11
Staff report by Director of Planning Services Wright-Quastler. This item was
continued from April 3, 1990 to allow staff time to work with the applicant to
resolve several issues. The applicant has agreed to apply for a waiver to
underground utilities and pave the driveway over 10% slope. Staff has
requested a slope analysis to determine if any portions are greater than 10%.
The applicant wants his swimming pool to be considered as storage for fire pro-
tection however the Fire Department cannot get the water out at an adequate
pressure to fight a fire.
Speaking in favor of staff recommendation:
Mike Lasater, 16222 Coyote Creek Trail. Mr. Lasater requested that he be
allowed to pay a pro rata share of the road improvements when they are
done rather than as a condition of this approval; questioned whether a
20 foot wide driveway was necessary since they are providing a ham-
merhead at the top of the driveway; and debated being able to provide
adequate pressures for fire fighting if the pool were plumbed to flow
from the bottom.
Following discussion, motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember
Kruse, to adopt Planning Resolution No. P-90-28, entitled, "A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Poway, California approving Minor Development Review
90-11, Assessor's Parcel Number 278-210-15," as amended to allow alternative
fire fighting water storage that meet required pressures; pro rata road improve-
ment contribution at the time of improvement; and 12 foot driveway width.
Motion carried unanimously.
(Councilmember Brannon left the room at this point}
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ITEMS 9 & 24B
AB 939 TASK FORCE
Councilmember Goldsmith stated this item will come before the SANDAG Board at
their April 27th meeting and the recommendation is that they be the Integrated
Waste Management Task Force. Following discussion, motion by Councilmember
Emery, seconded by Mayor Higginson to endorse SANDAG to be the AB 939 Task
Force. Motion carried 4-0 with Councilmember Brannon out of the room.
CITY COUNCIL INITIATED ITEMS
26. Mayor Higginson announced that Gordon Meyer and Joseph Marzo were the
Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of the Landscape Maintenance District
Advisory Committee.
(Councilmember Brannon re-entered the meeting at this point.)
22. A.
Councilmember Brannon announced that the San Diego City Council had
continued the SR 56 item for two weeks but had closed the public
hearing.
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Councilmember Brannon stated that at the Clean Water Program Governance
Advisory Group meeting on April 20, the City of San Diego had agreed to
a 50% weighted vote even though they have 66% of the sewage flow. On
May 18 they will meet to discuss regulations that need to be addressed.
24. A. Councllmembers Brannon and Goldsmith discussed three items that will be
on the SANDAG agenda on April 27 and requested Council direction.
The formation of an advisory committee for regional impact fees
under the Regional Growth Management Board. Council concurred
that this is premature; however, if it can't be delayed then Poway
wants to be on the Committee.
TRANSNET Funding for Poway Grade interim improvements on the local
improvements list. Council concurred that we had not applied for
this under the local portion and it should be under the regional
section. Staff will follow-up with SANDAG staff prior to the
meeting.
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Support for Propositions 108, 111, and 116. Council concurred
that since staff has not prepared a presentation on these yet and
Council has not taken a position, the SANDAG representatives can
vote their own opinion.
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Upon motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Kruse, Mayor
Higginson ordered the meeting adjourned to 4:30 p.m., April 26, 1990. The time
of adjournment was 10:05 p.m.
MarOori~ K~ W~hl siren, 'Ci ~ C1 erk
City of Poway
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NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE APRIL 24, 1990,
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA, WAS
FOLLOWING ORDER:
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY
ADJOURNED PURSUANT TO THE
ORDER OF AD3OURHI4E#T
Upon motion by Councilmember Emery,
seconded by Councilmember Kruse, Mayor
Higginson ordered the meeting adjourned to
4:30 p,m,,, Thursd~, Apr11 25, 1990
in the City Council Chambers, 13325 Civic
Center Drive, Poway, California. The
time of adjournment was 10:05 p.m.
Marjorie ¥. Wahlsten, City Clerk
City orLon)way, California
Dated: April 25, 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 April 25, 1990
Marjori~ I~. Wahlsten, City Clerk
City of/PoWay, California