CC 1991 03-26 CITY OF PCR~A,Y, CALIFO~,NIA
NIHUTE$ OF THE CITY COUHC]'L REGULAR NEETZNG
The March 26, 1991, regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Poway, was called to order at 7:04 p.m., by Mayor Goldsmith at the Poway
Community Center, 13094 Bowron Road, Poway, California.
COUNCILNEMER$ PRE~EHT AT ROLL CALL
Bob Emery, Don Higginson, Kathy McIntyre, Tony Snesko, Jan Goldsmith
STAFF NENBER$ PRESEHT
James Bowersox
Marjorie Wahlsten
Steve Eckis
Peggy Stewart
Mark Weston
Reba Wright-Quastler
Alan Archibald
Mark Sanchez
Janis Acosta
City Manager
City Clerk
City Attorney
Director of Administrative Services
Director of Engineering Services
Director of Planning Services
Director of Public Services
Director of Safety Services
Management Assistant
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIAJ~E
Deputy Mayor Emery led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS
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Assemblywoman Tricia Hunter was present to make two presentations to former
Councilmember Linda Brannon on behalf of the California State Assembly. The
first was for her service as a Councilmember and the second naming her as
"Woman of the Year" for the 76th Assembly District.
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Mayor Goldsmith presented a "Spirit of Enterprise" commendation to repre-
sentatives of R.E. Hazard, Inc. for their outstanding work on resurfacing
Poway Grade.
Co
Betsy Simmons, Poway High School Senior Class President, presented "Grad
Night hats" to the Councilmembers and Mayor Goldsmith presented her with a
check for $3,000 to help fund the Grad Night activities.
PUBLIC ORAL CONNUNICATION$
Mayor Goldsmith explained the procedure for Public Oral Communications.
present to speak included:
Those
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Bill Barnick, 14645 Sunrise Canyon Road, suggested the city have a
party when Pomerado Road is opened. He also suggested the forma-
tion of a Water Task Force to help with some long-range planning.
Howard Stacklin, 13149 Tobiasson Road, asked for information about SB
2774 which mandates low and moderate income housing.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember McIntyre, to adopt the
Consent Calendar as follows:
11. Approval of Minutes - City Council:
March 5, 1991, Regular Meeting
March 9, 1991, Adjourned Regular Meeting
13. Ratification of warrant register for March 7, 1991.
14. Approval of City's investment report for February, 1991.
15. Adoption of Resolution No. 91-030 entitled, "A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Poway, State of California, Ordering the Summary
Vacation of a Water Easement Located Within Lot 63 of County of San Diego
Tract 3864, Map Thereof 9766 filed in the Office of the County Recorder of
San Diego County on August 20, 1980 {Vacation 91-03)."
16. Acceptance of public improvements for Tentative Parcel Map 89-07, Animal
Keeper, on the north side of Oak Knoll Road between Poway Road and Pomerado
Road, and release of certain securities.
17. Acceptance of public improvements for Deergrass Sewer {801-02-199), Richard
Zamora, applicant, and release of certain securities.
18. Receive and file biannual report on citizens complaints regarding the
Sheriff's Department policy on removing abandoned vehicles, indicating no
complaints have been received.
19. Acceptance of traffic striping/pavement marker improvements from Orange
County Striping and authorization for the City Clerk to record a Notice of
Completion.
20. Clarification of Resolution No. P-91-08, Rancho Towing, applicant, for
vehicle storage facility at the end of Quate Court, to allow encroachment
into the unimproved portion of Quate Court until such time as the road ease-
ment is needed.
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Award of bid for 1991-92 weed abatement program to Eaton Field Maintenance.
Approval of the following actions regarding pending legislation: support
SB 169 regarding repeal of County charges for booking fees and property tax
administration; oppose AB 315 which would increase the percentage of rede-
velopment agency revenues for low and moderate income housing; support AB
2092 that provides for a six month extension to deadlines for adoption of
certain elements of a General Plan including source reduction, recycling
and household hazardous waste.
Acceptance of the site improvements for the modular office unit at City
Hall from T.T.M.S., Inc. and authorization for the City Clerk to file a
Notice of Completion.
Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 5
ORDINANCE NO. 335 - SECOND READING
WATER-CONSERVING TOILETS
Mayor Goldsmith read the title of Ordinance No. 335, "An Ordinance of the City
of Poway, California, Amending Chapter 15.12 of the Poway Municipal Code to
Require Water-Conserving Toilets in New Construction." This is second reading
of this Ordinance.
There was no one present wishing to speak.
Motion by Councilmember Higginson, seconded by Councilmember Emery, to waive
further reading, close the public hearing and adopt Ordinance No. 335. Motion
carried unanimously.
ITEM 5.1
ESPOLA ROAD WIDENING ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
Councilmember McIntyre disqualified herself from this item and left the meeting
at 7:22 p.m.
Item introduced by City Manager Bowersox. This is an assessment of the environ-
mental impacts connected with a widening of Espola Road from Twin Peaks Road
north 1400 feet, including a major drainage project. Staff report by Director
of Planning Services Wright-Quastler. Through the initial study process, the
project was found to have potential effects on biology and noise levels, however
they are not determined to be significant and issuance of a Negative Declaration
is recommended.
Speaking in opposition to staff recommendation:
Joyce Nolte, 14661Espola Road
Joe Schwalbach, 14611Espola Road
Nell Larson, 14643 Espola Road
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Speakers expressed concern over possible decrease in property values; loss of
trees and aesthetic values; need for wall if road is widened; and minimal
improvement of the traffic situation with only 1400 feet of road being widened
at this time.
Council questioned whether this project is critical at this time. Following
discussion, motion by Councilmember Snesko, seconded by Councilmember Emery to
not issue a Negative Declaration, put any available funds towards the South
Poway Expressway, and request the Transportation Advisory Committee to establish
a priority for this project. Motion carried 4-0 with Councilmember McIntyre
disqualified.
(Councilmember Mclntyre re-entered the meeting.}
ITEM 6
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 91-01
APPLICANT: DOUGLAS KEYES
Mayor Goldsmith opened the public hearing. City Manager Bowersox stated that
the applicant has requested a continuance of this item to April 16, 1991. Staff
concurs with this request.
Joseph Harrington, 12626 Tustin, asked what the configuration of the lots will
be and how the zoning will be affected.
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Higginson, to continue
consideration of this item to April 16, 1991. Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 7
WATER ALLOCATION ORDINANCE
Mayor Goldsmith opened the public hearing and stated that due to the heavy rains
this month, the San Diego County Water Authority will be meeting on Thursday to
discuss changing the mandatory consumption reductions from 50 percent to
possible 35 percent and it will be premature for the City Council to take action
at this meeting regarding the allocation plan or pricing structure.
Council concurred and discussed again the need for our stages of emergency to be
consistent with MWD'S and requested that Linda Brannon, our County Water
Authority representative, carry the message that in any allocation plan people
need to come first.
Motion by Mayor Goldsmith, seconded by Councilmember Snesko, to continue this
item to April 9, 1991 and instructed staff to put together a community water
fair for April and continue with the DART {Drought Assistance Response Team)
program. Motion carried unanimously.
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RECE,~ AgO CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Goldsmith recessed the meeting at 8:55 p.m., and called it back to order
at 9:07 p.m., with all Councilmembers except Emery and Higginson present.
(Councilmembers Emery and Higginson re-entered the meeting at 9:11 p.m.}
Speaking regarding the water situation:
Mike McFarland, 14455 Ipava Drive
Jerry Hargarten, 13622 Orchard Gate
George Broughton, 12910 Neddick Avenue
ITEM 9
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT g0-05 REVOCATION
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. Conditional Use Permit 90-05 was granted
to Richard Dart for a restaurant at 12957 Poway Road. Mr. Dart has submitted a
written request to withdraw his project and staff recommends revocation of the
deed covenants recorded against the property.
Motion by Counctlmember Hlgglnson, seconded by Councilmember Emery to direct
staff to revoke the covenants associated with Conditional Use Permit 90-05 and
issue a rough grading plan for the property. Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 10
RIGHT TURN RESTRICTIONS/ESPOLA TO DURHULLEN
Item introduced by City Manager Bowersox. Staff report by Director of
Engineering Services Weston. Residents on Durhullen have requested restricting
right turns from Espola from 7 to 9 a.m. because of the traffic that uses their
street as a short cut to Tierra Bonita and Twin Peaks Schools. The Traffic
Safety Committee found that the impacts do not warrant restrictions and recom-
mends that none be imposed.
Following brief discussion, Council concurred to receive and file this report.
ITEM 10.1
METATE LANE TRAFFIC CONDITIONS
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. At the February 26, 1991 City Council
meeting, Metate Lane residents requested traffic conditions be reviewed because
of a serious accident that had taken place. The Traffic Safety Committee found
that Metate Lane is functioning as a residential collector rather than a secon-
dary arterial as it is designated in the Circulation Element and recommends a 26
mph speed limit be established on Metate and that the secondary arterial
designation be removed with the General Plan update which will give it a 25 mph
prima facie speed limit.
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Speaking in opposition to staff recommendation:
William Dunker, 12666 Metate Lane, requested speed humps on Metate.
Leland Myers, 12708 Metate Lane, requested additional stop signs.
Following brief discussion, motion by Councilmember Higginson, seconded by
Councilmember McIntyre, to direct staff to draft an ordinance establishing a 25
mph speed limit on Metate Lane; remove Metate Lane as a secondary collector from
the Circulation Element; and direct the Sheriff's Department to provide addi-
tional speed enforcement on Metate Lane. Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 24
CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
City Attorney Eckis requested a closed session on three items. The first two
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9{a), pending litigation, City of
Poway vs. Pomerado Investments, Inc., and City of Poway vs. City of San Diego.
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Higginson to hold a
closed session under Government Code Section 5956.9{c) and decide whether to
initiate litigation against the County of San Diego as requested by City
Attorney Eckis. Motion carried unanimously.
14AY~R ANO CITY C(~qCIL-INITIATED ITEI~
29. Mayor Goldsmith stated that State Senator Craven has requested that each
city in San Diego County keep an accounting for the months of April, May and
June of the estimated cost of having undocumented workers in the community.
Results will be presented to Congress in September. Motion by Councllmember
Higginson, seconded by Councilmember McIntyre to direct staff to cooperate
in this effort. Motion carried unanimously.
CLOSED SE$$IOH AND CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Goldsmith adjourned the meeting into closed session at 9:55 p.m. and
called it back to order at 10:14 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
AINIlXIRNNENT
Upon motion by Councllmember McIntyre, seconded by Councilmember Snesko, Mayor
Goldsmith ordered the meeting adjourned to 4:30 p.m., March 28, 1991. The time
of adjournment was 10:15 p.m.
Marjorie K~, Wahl City Clerk
City o f~L~y sten,
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NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE MARCH 26, 1991, REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA, WAS ADJOURNED PURSUANT TO THE
FOLLOWING ORDER:
OROER OF AI~OURNNENT
Upon motion by Councilmember McIntyre,
seconded by Councilmember Snesko, Mayor
Goldsmith ordered the meeting adjourned to
4:30 p.m., Thursday, I~rch ~, 1991
in the City Council Chambers, 13325 Civic
Center Drive, Poway, California. The
time of adjournment was 10:15 p.m.
Marjor~e ~. Wahlsten, City Clerk
City o Pt~.~way, California
Dated: March 27, 1991
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 March 27, 1991
Marjocie )~. Wahlsten, City Clerk
City o~way, California