CC 2005 06-07
CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 7, 2005
The June 7, 2005, Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Poway, was called
to order at 7:03 p.m. by Mayor Cafagna at the City Council Chambers, 13325 Civic Center
Drive, Poway, California.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT
Merrilee Boyack, Bob Emery, Don Higginson, Betty Rexford, and Mickey Cafagna
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT
None
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
James Bowersox
Penny Riley
Tamara Smith
Sherrie Worrell
Warren Shafer
Peter Moote
Robert Clark
Niall Fritz
James Howell
Dennis Quillen
Deborah Johnson
Mark Sanchez
Charlie Campe
Patti Brindle
Javid Siminou
Ken Quon
Kristen Crane
Paolo Romero
City Manager
Assistant City Manager
City Attorney
Deputy City Clerk
Director of Administrative Services
Deputy Director of Administrative Services
Director of Community Services
Director of Development Services
Director of Public Works
Assistant Director of Public Works
Director of Redevelopment Services
Director of Safety Services
Sheriffs Captain
City Planner
City Engineer
Senior Engineer
Assistant to the City Manager
Management Assistant
FLAG SALUTE
Deputy Mayor Emery led the flag salute.
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Cafagna presented Terry Zaragoza, Water Utilities Crew Leader with a gift from the
City for his 15 years of dedicated service with thanks from the City Council.
Scott Crider of SDG&E (San Diego Gas and Electric) gave a PowerPoint presentation
regarding the Summer 2005 Energy Outlook and Long-Range Planning.
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PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Cafagna explained the procedures for Public Oral Communications. The following
people spoke:
Pat Bresee, 13120 Pomerado Rd., #118, Poway, introduced Blaine McCafferty, the new
Executive Director of the Senior Center.
Morrie Itzkowitz, 12816 EI Rey Vista, Poway, submitted a letter dated March 21,2005 from
Community Development Financial Institution stating that funding would be available for
residents of Poway Royal to purchase the park.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Deputy Mayor Emery, seconded by Councilmember Rexford to approve the
Consent Calendar, Items 8 through 13.1.
8. Ratification of Warrant Reoister for the period of May 9 through May 13, 2005.
(0475-20)
9. Approval of Minutes - City Council
May 17, 2005 Regular Meeting
11. Approval of City's Investment Report as of April 30, 2005.
(0450-80)
12. Adoption of Planning Resolution No. P-05-44, entitled: "A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Poway Approving Temporary Use Permit 05-32" to hold the
Annual Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration at Old Poway Park, located at 14134
Midland Road on Monday, July 4,2005. (0210-60)
13. Adoption of Resolution No. 05-042, entitled: "A Resolution of the City Council of the
City of Poway, California, Commending EaQle Scout Karson Derek Bleile."
(0710-40)
13.1 Approval of Joint Facility Use Agreements with Poway Unified School District for use of
the Midland Elementary School Library and Multipurpose Room. (0700-10)
Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM 1 (0210-30)
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 04-14
16889 ESPOLA ROAD
APPLICANT: VELOCITEL
FOR VERIZON WIRELESS
APN: 273-820-08
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Mayor Cafagna opened the public hearing. City Manager Bowersox and Director of
Development Services Fritz gave the staff report. This is a request for a Conditional Use
Permit to install a telecommunications facility within a cross at the Lutheran Church of the
Incarnation located at 16889 Espola Road. The facility consists of a total of 6 panel antennas
mounted inside of a replacement cross, and supporting ground mounted equipment in an
enclosure. The subject property is located in the Rural Residential C (RR-C) zone. The
proposed facility is a component of the ultimate Verizon system for the City of Poway.
The following people were present to speak on this item:
Tim O'Malley, 28737 Live Oak Rd., Highland CA, representing Verizon Wireless, provided a
PowerPoint Presentation outlining the benefits provided by Verizon Wireless.
Jerry Stone, 16880 St. James Dr., Poway, spoke in opposition to the project.
Craig Gordon, San Diego, representing Lutheran Church of the Incarnation, spoke in support
of the project.
Motion by Deputy Mayor Emery, seconded by seconded by Councilmember Higginson, to
close the public hearing and adopt Planning Resolution No. P-05-42, entitled: "A Resolution
of the City Council of the City of Poway, California Approving Conditional Use Permit 04-14
Assessor's Parcel Number 273-820-08." Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 2 (0430-40)
FISCAL YEARS 2005/2006 & 2006/2007
COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL PLAN
Mayor Cafagna opened the public hearing. City Manager Bowersox gave the staff report.
This is the first of three scheduled public hearings regarding the City of Poway
Comprehensive Financial Program. It presents the Proposed Comprehensive Financial
Program for the periods of FY 2005-06 and FY 2006-07. The report also includes a 5-year
fiscal forecast for the General Fund through FY 2009-10. The proposed plan is again a two-
year plan, incorporating two separate fiscal year budgets and establishing separate
appropriations for each year. The first year of the proposed Comprehensive Financial
Programs recommends a City operating budget of $65,352,200. For FY 2006-07, the
proposed operating budget is $66,388,700.
The following person was present wishing to speak:
Kevin McNamara, 12919 Corte Juana, representing the Budget Review Committee, provided
a brief PowerPoint presentation with an overview of the committee's recommendations.
Motion by Councilmember Boyack, seconded by Councilmember Rexford, to continue the
public hearing to June 14, 2005. Motion carried unanimously.
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STAFF REPORTS
ITEM 3 (0120-70)
SENIOR ISSUES COMMITTEE
DISSOLUTION
City Manager Bowersox gave the staff report. On November 26, 1991, the City Council
established the two-Councilmember Poway Valley Senior Citizens Subcommittee for the
purpose of creating a vehicle to conduct formal dialog with the Poway Valley Senior Citizen's
Corporation. On May 26, 1992, the City Council eliminated this subcommittee and
established the Council-appointed Senior Issues Committee, which includes two
Council members, to act in an advisory capacity to the City Council on matters affecting
seniors in the City. On March 15, 2005, the Senior Issues Committee voted unanimously to
ask the City Council to dissolve the Committee and to appoint two Councilmembers to a
Senior Issues Working Group to address senior-related issues on an as-needed basis.
Motion by Councilmember Higginson, seconded by Deputy Mayor Emery, dissolving the
Senior Issues Committee and appointing two Councilmembers to serve on the Senior Issues
Working Group. Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 4 (0120-80)
TEEN ISSUES COMMITTEE
DISSOLUTION
City Manager Bowersox gave the staff report. On November 18, 1999, the City Council
established the Council-appointed Teen Issues Committee to act in an advisory capacity to
the City Council on matters affecting teens in the City. On March 9, 2005, the Teen Issues
Committee voted unanimously to ask the City Council to dissolve the Committee and have its
members merge in the Board of the Teen Recreation Club.
Motion by Deputy Mayor Emery, seconded by Councilmember Rexford, dissolving the Teen
Issues Committee into the Poway Teen Recreation Club. Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 5 (0200-30)
EXTENSION OF WATER TO
EAST POW A Y
City Manager Bowersox and Director of Development Services Fritz gave the staff report. On
February 22, 2005, a request was received from Harlan Lowe, for Council to consider an
amendment to the City's Master Water System to make provisions for the extension of City
water to East Poway along SR 67. The general area in which the water system is proposed
for expansion consists of the areas south/southeast of High Valley, north/northeast of Blue
Crystal Train, and along Highway 67. The area is approximately 1,800 acres in size and
sparsely developed with approximately 80 homes.
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The following people were present wishing to speak:
Jeff Cooper, 750 B Street, San Diego, representing Harris & Associates, responded to
questions of Council and discussed the formation of an assessment district for the area.
Harlan Lowe, 15318 Mina De Oro, Poway, expressed concerns about an increase in density
and the financial burden placed on property owners if water is brought to the area.
Reed Johnson, 16080 Running Deer Trail, Poway, stated he is opposed to a zone change in
order to extend water to east Poway.
Bruce Tarzy, 15912 Ranch Hollow Road, representing the Green Valley Civic Association,
stated they do not want water brought out to east Poway, as it will force a change to the
community and requested Council to maintain the rural community even if water is brought to
the area.
Imad Shahhal, 2715 Richlynn Ridge, Escondido, stated water is essential to the area, the City
should participate in all studies, and zoning should be kept the same.
Stan Kaminski, 16405 Coyote Creek Trail, stated he was in favor of the water being extended
to east Poway but the zoning should remain the same.
Phil Factor, 17079 Iron Mountain Drive, stated he was in favor of the water being brought to
east Poway, but does not want the zoning changed.
Nick Zenkich, 16801 Caparral Way, spoke in favor of the water studies and water extension.
Michael Rothbart, 14441 Range Park Road, spoke in opposition to the zoning being changed.
Bill Cockerell, 15395 Running Deer Trail, spoke in opposition to the water extension, as it is
cost prohibitive.
David Davis, representing Poway Development Company, stated his company was willing to
front money for some of the water studies.
Motion by Deputy Mayor Emery, seconded by Mayor Cafagna to refer the item back to staff to
prepare a report showing the potential development of a master plan for east Poway which
would include open space and wildlife corridors. Review financial ramifications for extending
water to the area. Create a planning committee that includes not only east Poway residents,
but residents from other areas in Poway and outline the process that needs to take place.
Use funds proposed for initial ground study to develop a master plan. Motion carried
unanimously.
ITEM 6 (0740-55)
APPROVAL OF POSITIONS ON
PENDING LEGISLATION
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City Manager Bowersox gave the staff report. The City has been notified of AB 343-Utility
User Taxes: Exemption, AB 697 - Highway Users tax Account: Appropriation of Funds, AB
712 - Land Use: Density, AB 1192 - Public Works: Prevailing Wages: Affordable Housing,
AB 134 - Local Agencies: Compensation and Ethics, AB 1331 - Workers' Compensation:
Apportionment: Presumptions, AS 1390-Housing, ACA 13 - Local Government: Assessments
and Fees or Charges, SB 44 - General Plans: Air Quality Element, SB 326 - Land Use:
Housing Elements, SB 729 - Water Quality, SB 820 - Water, SB 995 - Tax Exempt Bonds
for Tribal Nations, and SB 1059 - Electric Transmission Corridors.
Motion by Councilmember Boyack, seconded by Deputy Mayor Emery, to support AB 697, AB
1192, AB 1234, and ACA 13; oppose AB 343, AB 1331, SB 729, SB 995 and SB 1059 unless
amended; watch AB 712, AB 1390, SB 44, SB 326 and SB 820; and inform members of the
State Legislature, organizations, and committees of the City's position. Motion carried
unanimously.
ITEM 7 (0910-10)
UNDERGROUND WAIVER 05-01
LOT 17,lN HIGHLANDS RANCH COMMUNITY
APPLICANT: MEDI MOHAMMADI
APN: 272-761-17
City Manager Bowersox gave the staff report. This is a rehearing of a request to waive the
underground requirement for Lot 17, a vacant parcel within the Highlands Ranch Community.
The 4.54-acre parcel has been approved for a single-family residence (MORA 04-113) and is
located on the north side of Highlands Ranch Road within the Rural Residential C (RR-C)
zone. On April 12, 2005, the City Council approved, with conditions, Underground Waiver 05-
01. Council's action on April 12, 2005 required the existing pole on Lot 17 be lowered in
height or moved in a northerly direction up to 100 feet from its current location to reduce the
visual affect on Lot 16. On May 24, 2005, Council voted to rehear this matter based on
information presented by the applicant. An alternative to relocating the pole to lessen or
obstruct the view of the pole from the adjacent Lot 16 would be to add one or more trees
between the properties.
The following people were present wishing to speak:
Bruce Tarzy, 15912 Ranch Hollow Road, Poway, representing the Green Valley Civic
Association, stated both he and the association were in favor of the recommendation.
Nate Derby, 13426 Highlands Ranch Road, Poway, thanked Council and staff for their
assistance on this matter and requested he be given the choice as to the type of trees to be
planted.
Medi Mohammadi, 524 Sail Point Way, Columbia, South Carolina, stated he would accept the
proposal as long as a restriction was not put on the title.
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General discussion ensued amongst Council and staff. Director of Development Services
Fritz stated it has been the City's standard requirement when granting an underground waiver
that a new deed covenant be recorded whereby the property owner agrees not to oppose an
undergrounding district, if one is proposed in the future, and that he would pay a pro-rata
share of any future undergrounding costs.
Motion by Councilmember Rexford, seconded by Council member Boyack, adopting Planning
Resolution No. P-05-43, entitled: "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Poway,
California Approving Underground Waiver 05-01 and Rescinding Resolution No. P-05-26
Assessor's Parcel Number 272-761-17." Motion carried unanimously.
CITY MANAGER ITEMS
14. Mr. Bowersox reminded Council and the public of the Joint Workshop with the
Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee scheduled for Thursday, June 9, 2005
at 6:00 p.m.
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL-INITIATED ITEMS
17. Council member Rexford requested: 1) staff contact McMillan Properties concerning
the retention basins in the Rancho Encantada development that need to be cleaned
out; 2) staff contact the Water Authority about coming through Goodan Ranch instead
of undergrounding; 3) staff to follow-up on the CUP for Vulcan Materials and their non-
compliance with hours of work; and 4) would like to know the number of Poway
residents that are on the various sports teams that use the City's parks.
19A. Deputy Mayor Emery provided a review of the Sunday Brunch offered at the Maderas
Golf Club.
ADJOURNMENT Mayor Cafagna adjourned the meeting at 10:20 p.m., to June 9, 2005,
6:00 p.m., City Council Chambers, 13325 Civic Center Drive, for a Joint Workshop Meeting
with the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee.
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Sherrie D. Worrell, Deputy City Clerk
City of Poway, California
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