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CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 14, 2005
The June 14, 2005, Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Poway, was
called to order at 7:00 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
Stephen Eckis
Diane Shea
Warren Shafer
Robert Clark
Niall Fritz
James Howell
Deborah Johnson
Mark Sanchez
Charlie Campe
Javid Siminou
Kristen Crane
Paolo Romero
FLAG SALUTE
City Manager
Assistant City Manager
Special Counsel
City Clerk
Director of Administrative Services
Director of Community Services
Director of Development Services
Director of Public Works
Director of Redevelopment Services
Director of Safety Services
Sheriffs Captain
City Engineer
Assistant to the City Manager
Management Assistant
Deputy Mayor Emery led the flag salute.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Cafagna explained the procedures for Public Oral Communications. The following
person spoke:
Gino Russo, 13350 Ann-O-Reno complained having to apply for use of the Bocce Ball court
on July 4th even though he has a permit for use on other dates. The item was referred to
staff.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Deputy Mayor Emery, seconded by Council member Rexford, to approve the
Consent Calendar including items 6 through 10.
6. Ratification of Warrant ReQister for the period of May 16 - May 20, 2005. (0475-20)
7. Approval of Minutes - City Council
May 24, 2005 Regular Meeting
9. Approval of purchase for an Electronic EmerQency Medical Services (EMS) Data
Collection System and the appropriation of $35,000 from the Unappropriated General
Fund balance. (0480-20)
10. Acceptance of the Boca Raton Reservoir Project (#1743) from Spiess Construction.
The Reservoir is located at 17301 Butterfield Trail. Continued to June 28, 2005.
(0700-10)
Motion carried unanimously.
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM 1 (0430-40)
PROPOSED FY 2005/2006 & FY 2006/2007
COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL PLAN
City Manager Bowersox stated that this hearing represents the second of three public
hearings scheduled for consideration of the proposed Comprehensive Financial Plan for
Fiscal Years 2005-2006 and 2006-2007. He gave an overview of the budget.
The Mayor called for public comment. Seeing no one wishing to speak, a motion was made
by Deputy Mayor Emery, and seconded by Council member Boyack to continue the public
hearing to June 21, 2005. Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM 2 (0780-08)
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (EA) 05-02
14048 SYCAMORE AVENE
APPLICANTS: DAVE & ANGELA AWBREY
APN: 314-214-18
On October 30,2001, the City Council/Redevelopment Agency authorized staff to negotiate
terms for the acquisition of available flood-prone parcels located within the 100-Year
Floodway of Rattlesnake Creek. Staff has conducted site due diligence on the 0.32 parcel
located at 14048 Sycamore Avenue and negotiated the terms of sale in an effort to pursue
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the development of potential future open space and/or other recreational uses within the
paguay Redevelopment Project Area. Property within the 100- Year Floodway of Rattlesnake
Creek is blighted because it is flood-prone and cannot be improved. Approximately 6,000
square feet of the subject parcel is located above the floodplain and could be redeveloped
with a new home and sold at an affordable price through Poway's first-time home buyer
S.H.O.P. program. The remaining 7,979 square feet of the property is encumbered by the
floodway channel and inundated with water during periods of heavy rainfall and is
unbuildable.
Marie Meese, 14056 Sycamore, Poway, spoke in support of the purchase and encouraged
the City to retain the Awbrey home for resale or possibly as a rental, or rebuild on the lot.
Motion by Councilmember Rexford, seconded by Deputy Mayor Emery, to approve the
Negative Declaration, adopt Planning Resolution No. P-05-45, entitled "A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Poway, California, Approving Environmental Assessment 05-02,
Acquisition of Property at 14048 Sycamore Avenue, Assessor's Parcel Number 314-214-18"
and appropriate $519,400 from the Redevelopment Agency's Housing Unappropriated Fund
Balance (471-8912) to a new CIP account (5993) and expend $519,400 for the purchase
and site remediation of the property located at 14048 Sycamore Avenue. Further to expend
$4,800 from available funds in the Property/Field Acquisition Project (5650) on related
property acquisition for the property located in the f1oodway, and authorize the City
Manager/Executive Director to execute the documents necessary to complete the
acquisition. Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 3 (440-10)
POWAY ROYAL ESTATES MOBILEHOME PARK
ISSUANCE OF HOUSING REVENUE BONDS
TEFRA HEARING
City Manager Jim Bowersox, Special Counsel Stephen Eckis, and Redevelopment Director
Deborah Johnson presented the staff report. Ms. Johnson introduced the financial team who
worked on this item: Keith Curry, PFM; Denise Herring, Bond Counsel with Stradling, Yocca,
Carlson, & Rauth; Tom Clark, Stradling, Yocca, Carlson & Rauth; Greg Chin, David Paul
Rosen & Associates; and Bob Spellman, Spellman & Company, Underwriter. This proposal is
to sell the Poway Royal Estates Mobilehome Park to Wakeland Housing and to issue bonds
to accommodate the sale. Representatives from Wakeland Housing and Development were
also present at the meeting.
Morrie Itzkowitz, 12816 EI Rey Vista, Poway, presented a PowerPoint presentation objecting
to the City's purchase of the park and saying that 74% of the residents want to buy the park.
Lowell Husbands, 13043 Alpine Drive, Poway, presented the PowerPoint presentation along
with Mr. Itzkowitz and stated the residents want the opportunity to purchase the park.
Sherry Wilks, 12824 Granada Drive Poway, objects to the purchase of the park by the City
and asked where the City Council responsibility was to the residents of the park.
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Dallas Hayden, 13223 Dana Vista, Poway, and member of the Housing Commission, said he
is concerned that the Housing Commission was not asked for input on the sale of the park.
He wanted the Commission to have time to review and comment.
James Rudolph, 13313 Casa Vista, Poway, provided a copy of a newspaper article about rent
control in the City of Santee. He applauded that city's efforts and asked the City Council to do
the same in Poway.
Karen Knecht speaking on behalf of Connie Messina, Oak Knoll Road, representing South
Poway Residents' Association expressed concerns over the treatment of the park residents
and asked the City Council to help them purchase the park.
Motion by Deputy Mayor Emery, seconded by Councilmember Higginson, to close the public
hearing, and adopt Resolution No. 05-043 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the
city of Poway Authorizing the Issuance of its 2005 Series A Housing Revenue Bonds (First
Lien Bonds) Poway Royal Mobile Home Park and 2005 Series B Housing Revenue Bonds
(Second Lien Bonds) Poway Royal Mobile Home Park and Making Certain Determinations
Relating Thereto;" adopt Resolution No. R-05-05 entitled, "A Resolution of the Poway
Redevelopment Agency Approving the Issuance by the City of Poway of its 2005 Series A
Housing Revenue Refunding Bonds (First Lien Bonds) Poway Royal Mobile Home Park and
2005 Series B Housing Revenue Refunding Bonds (Second Lien Bonds) Poway Royal Mobile
Home Park and Making Certain Determinations Relating Thereto;" adopt Resolution No. 05-
044 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Poway Approving a Purchase and
Sale Agreement by and between the Poway Redevelopment Agency and the City of Poway;"
and adopt Resolution R-05-06 entitled "A Resolution of the Poway Redevelopment Agency
Approving a Purchase and Sale Agreement by and Between the Poway Redevelopment
agency and the City of Poway, and a Mobile Home Sale and Operating Agreement by and
Between the Agency and Wakeland Housing and Development Corporation," Motion carried
unanimously.
STAFF REPORTS
ITEM 4 (0850-50)
INSTALLATION OF STOP SIGNS
SILVERSET STREET AT PALISADES DR./ARBOLlTOS DRIVE
City Manager Bowersox presented the staff report. In order to improve pedestrian safety
through the Silverset Street at the Palisades Drive/Arbolitos Drive intersection,
representatives of the community suggested that City staff consider controlling the third
approach, the Silverset Street traffic, with a stop sign. Currently, only motorists entering the
intersection from Palisades Drive and Arbolitos Drive have to stop. The Silverset approach is
not controlled.
Rick Caccese, 14232 Palisades Drive, Poway, presented a PowerPoint presentation outlining
safety improvements and quality of life issues in the neighborhood.
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Mike Foster, 14290 Palisades Drive, Poway, joined in the PowerPoint presentation and
supports the recommendation to install the stop signs.
Jim Mettler, 14224 Palisades Drive, described the subject intersection and a dangerous
incident involving pedestrians and motor vehicles he witnessed.
Motion by Deputy Mayor Emery, seconded by Councilmember Rexford, to adopt Resolution
No. 05-045 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Poway, California,
Establishing All-Way Stop Controls at Silverset Street and Palisades Drive/Arbolitos Drive."
Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 5 (0700-10)
ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES AGREEMENT
ESCONDIDIO HUMANE SOCIETY
City Manager Bowersox presented the staff report. Due to continually rising contract costs,
the City notified the County of San Diego Department of Animal Services in March 2004 that it
would be terminating the agreement for animal control services effective June 30, 2005. By
terminating the agreement with the County, the City's intent is to enter into an agreement with
the Escondido Humane Society (EHS), which will provide equivalent services for less cost, be
closer in proximity to Poway residents, and provide increased responsiveness and improved
customer service.
Motion by Councilmember Higginson, seconded by Deputy Mayor Emery, to approve the
Animal Control Services Agreement with the Escondido Humane Society for the provision of
services to the City of Poway for a three-year period beginning July 1, 2005 through June 30,
2008. Motion carried unanimously.
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL-INITIATED ITEMS
13. Councilmember Boyack reported on developing a Leadership Academy where citizens
can learn about City business, the Chamber of Commerce, Business Park issues, etc.,
which would increase community involvement and develop community leaders.
14. Councilmember Rexford asked staff when McMillan would repair the pavement on
Scripps Poway Parkway and Pomerado. She also reported on the League of
California Cities Housing meeting regarding affordable housing in the region.
16A. Deputy Mayor Emery gave a restaurant review on Yanni's Bistro Restaurant.
17 A. Mayor Cafagna brought forward the issue of the potential for left-turn lanes on Poway
Road for Blue Crystal Trail and Millards Road.
Janine Penner, 14544 Millard Road, told the City Council of a life threatening traffic
accident she was involved in at this intersection.
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Council consensus was to refer the issue to staff for study and bring it back to the
Council at a future meeting.
17B. Mayor Cafagna provided an update on TransNet early action projects and congestion
relief.
Mayor Cafagna asked for and received Council consensus to commemorate
Meadowbrook Middle School's Anurag Kashyap, the 2005 winner of the National
Spelling Bee, in the City Hall display cases.
ADJOURNMENT Mayor Cafagna adjourned the meeting at 9:07 p.m
L. Diane Shea, City Clerk
City of Poway, California
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