CC 1991 04-02 C]'TY OF I)O~AY, CAL]*FORNIA
NINUTE$ OF THE C]*TY COUNCIL REGULAR NEET]*NG
APRIL 2, 1991
The April 2, 1991, regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Poway,
was called to order at 7:01 p.m., by Mayor Goldsmith at the City Council
Chambers, 12225 Civic Center Drive, Poway, California.
COUNCIL#E#BERS PRESENT AT ROLL e. ALL
Bob Emery, Don Higginson, Kathy McIntyre, Tony Snesko, Jan Goldsmith
STAFF #ENBER$ PRESEHT
James Bowersox
Marjorie Wahlsten
Steve Eckis
Bob Thomas
Reba Wright-Quastler
Alan Archibald
Steve Streeter
Gordon Dobler
Garry MacPherson
Penny Riley
Patrick Foley
Janis Acosta
City Manager
City Clerk
City Attorney
Director of Community Services
Director of Planning Services
Director of Public Services
Assistant Director of Planning Services
Senior Civil Engineer
Battalion Chief (DART Manager)
Assistant Planner (DART Member)
Principal Management Analyst
Management Assistant
PLLq)OE OF ALLEGIANCE
Deputy Mayor Emery led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATION
Garry MacPherson, Fire Battalion Chief and head of the Drought Assistance
Response Team (DART) for the next 15 months, stated they will be moving into
rented space at 12624 Poway Road on April 16, 1991, and will have a 3-part
program: public education, retrofitting and code enforcement. He announced
a series of seminars on April 13, April 20, and a Water Fair on April 27.
Be
Mayor Goldsmith presented a plaque to Dennis Marx who has served on the
Parks and Recreation Committee from January 3, 1989 to March 20, 1991. He
and his family are moving to Colorado and he has resigned from the
Committee.
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P~LI~ ORAL ~IX~J#I~TI~$
Mayor Goldsmith explained the procedure for Public Oral Communications.
1. Howard Stacklin, 13149 Tobiasson Road, asked questions regarding the
housing element.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Higginson, to adopt the
Consent Calendar as follows:
13. Approval of Minutes - City Council:
March 12, 1991, Regular Meeting
15. Ratlficatlon of Warrant Register for March 13, 1991.
16. Receive and file report regarding installation of temporary pedestrian walk-
way on the north side of Garden Road at its intersection with Sycamore
Canyon Road.
17. Approval of joint use agreement between the City and the Poway Unified
School District regarding Future Farmers of America facility at Lake Poway.
18. Adoption of Resolution No. 91-031 entitled, "A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Poway, California, requesting funds through the
Transit Development Act and Proposition A to provide Bike Lane Extensions on
Community and Espola Roads."
lg. Adoption of Resolution No. P-91-21 entitled, "A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Poway, California approving Temporary Use Permit
91-11" for a bicycle race to be held in Pomerado Business Park on April 6,
1991; Mack Huntress, applicant.
20. Approval of release of grading security for Tentative Map 85-04, Phase I,
Lot 1, Poway Industrial Park; Allen Jaffe, applicant.
21. Appropriation of $3,490 from the general fund reserve to 1-206-334 for
installation, rental and maintenance of a water conditioning system for the
CoF,~i)unity Pool through June 30, 1991.
22. Award of bid for Garden Road Improvements from Poway Road to 130 feet east
of Acton Avenue to William Kirchnavy Construction, Inc. in the amount of
$235,161.61; appropriation of $43,500 from Transnet bike lane funds; and
approval of transfer of $43,207.45 from completed Redevelopment Agency
Committee projects.
Motion carried unanimously.
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ITEM 5
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 89-12/VARIANCE 91-01
APPLICANTS: MILIROJ & EVA MARINKOVIC
Mayor Goldsmith opened the public hearing. Item introduced by City Manager
Bowersox. Staff report by Director of Planning Services Wright-Quastler. This
is a request to subdivide 2.23 acres near the southeast corner of Pomerado and
Stone Canyon Roads into six lots. A variance is requested to allow lots 2, 4,
and 5 to be three to seven feet less in depth than required. Staff recommends
approval.
Speaking in opposition to staff recommendation:
Peter Khew, 15918 Country Squire Drive.
property during construction.
He asked about access to his
Speaking in favor of staff recommendation: Mel Marinkovic, 1151 Turquoise, San Diego
Eva Marinkovic, 1151 Turquoise, San Diego
Council expressed concern regarding the finding that "the Southern California
water crisis will have lessened by the time of development," and concurred con-
servation offset is needed by all development.
Motion by Councilmember Higginson, seconded by Councilmember Snesko to close the
public hearing, issue a Negative Declaration and adopt Planning Resolution No.
P-91-22, entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Poway,
California, Approving Tentative Tract Map 89-12 and Variance 91-01, Assessor's
Parcel Number 275-232-41," with the second sentence deleted from finding number
7 and a condition added to require the developer to comply with any water
conservation offset programs in effect at the time building permits are applied
for. Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 6
HANDICAPPED PARKING AT GUS' RESTAURANT
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. At the March 5, 1991 meeting, a citizen
inquired about allowing handicapped parking at the curb immediately adjacent to
Gus' Restaurant in the Lucky Shopping Center on Poway Road. That area has been
a fire lane since the center was built, but the curb was just recently painted
red. The manager of the center has committed to staff to stripe four additional
handicapped parking spaces within the parking area across the drive aisle from
the front door. Staff recommends this report be received and filed. Council
concurred.
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ITEM 7
TENNIS COURT FENCING STANDARDS
Staff report by Director of Planning Services Wrlght-Quastler. At the March 5,
1991 meeting, a citizen inquired about lowering tennis courts so that fencing
would not be so obtrusive. Because of the extensive grading and additional
costs, staff does not recommend this be required.
Council concurred to receive and file this report.
ITEM 8
JOINT APPRAISAL WITH PALOMAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE
City Manager Bowersox requested this item be continued to April 9, 1991. Motion
by Councilmember Higginson, seconded by Councilmember Emery to continue this
item to April 9, 1991. Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 9
SWIM CENTER TASK FORCE REPORT
Item introduced by City Manager Bowersox. Staff report by Director of Community
Services Thomas. The City Council appointed this task force on December 4, 1991
to advise the City on pool operating hours, scheduling, fees and revenue
enhancement. Staff and the Task Force agree on some recommendations and
disagree on others.
Speaking in favor of staff recommendation:
Jim Boudreau, 15036 Amso Street
Speaking in opposition to staff recommendation:
Joy Fodor, 13141 Tawny Way, Chairperson of the Task Force
Annette Heiny, 12223 Oak Knoll Road
Judy Carlstrom, 13609 Ring Road
Father Charles Dollen, 13734 Twin Peaks Road
Ricki Peitchel, 12881 Indian Trail
Speakers stated the proposed swim team fees are too high; no other pools in the
county require two lifeguards on the deck when a team is practicing; Poway's
salaries are high in comparison to others in the County; the novice swim class
should be done as a contract program; and requested the Task Force continue
meeting.
Following extensive discussion, motion by Councilmember Snesko to continue the
Task Force for 45 days to resolve more of the issues. There was no second.
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Motion by Councllmember Higginson, seconded by Councilmember Emery to adopt the
pool operating hours and the fees for the public; refer the issues of swim team
fees, salaries, and number of lifeguards on deck back to staff and requested the
Parks and Recreation Committee consider the formation of a sub-committee for the
pool. Motion carried 4-1 with Councilmember Snesko voting "no." Staff will
report back in 45 days.
RECE~ Atto CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Goldsmith recessed the meeting at 9:20 p.m., and called it back to order
at 9:35 p.m., with all Councilmembers present.
ITEM 10
LIBRARY ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT
Item introduced by City Manager Bowersox. Staff report by Director of Community
Services Thomas. The Library Advisory Committee appointed by the City Council
has been meeting since November, 1990 and recommends a 20,000 square foot first
phase with an ultimate 40-50,000 square foot facility. Staff recommends a
10,000 square foot first phase as originally budgeted. Staff and the Committee
concur with the Old Poway site if it can accommodate the ultimate facility.
Speaking in favor of the Committee's recommendation:
Chris Ferguson, 13303 Lingre Avenue, Chairperson
Councilmember McIntyre presented her recommendation of a 16,000 to 20,000 square
foot first phase; additional sites to be considered; retention of an architect
to look at footprints; support for a cooperative venture with San Diego County;
formation of sub-committees of the Library Committee to work on site, financing
and materials; and more public input.
Speaking in favor of the "McIntyre Plan":
Sue Sheldon, 13411 Starridge, President of the Friends of Poway Library
and Co~)~llittee member
Joye Davisson, 13733 Celestial Road, President of the Poway Woman's Club
Father Charles Dollen, 13834 Twin Peaks Road
Bill Crawford, 12955 Cree Court, Commitee member
Larry Cruse, 13734 Utopia Road, Committee member
Doug Allen, 14665 Appleby Court
Howard Stacklin, 13149 Tobiasson Road
Anne Carroll, 13307 Olive Grove Drive
Following discussion, motion by Councilmember McIntyre, seconded by Mayor
Goldsmith, to have a 16,000 to 20,000 square foot first phase library, and con-
sider two sites on the east side of Midland Road, north and south of Aubrey, and
the Western Lumber site. Staff will prepare an estimate of the development
costs of the Western Lumber site because of the floodplain constraints and draw
footprints for all sites. Motion carried unanimously.
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ITEM 11
1991-92 TRANSIT SERVICES
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. Based on the transit ridership data and
the city's allocation of TDA funds, staff is recommending the commuter express
service be increased to four round trips daily, fixed routes 844 and 345 provide
additional trips to Lake Poway in the summer and route 843 provide additional
service to South Poway as building occupancy warrants.
Following discussion regarding dial-a-ride service on evening and week-ends,
fishing specials to Lake Poway, transit education in the school, and the possi-
bility of express buses to South Poway from other areas, motion by Councilmember
Emery, seconded by Councilmember Higginson to approve staff's recommendation.
Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 12
WATER AVAILABILITY
City Manager Bowersox stated the San Diego County Water Authority will be
meeting on April 11, 1991 to discuss mandatory cutbacks and prohibited uses.
Council concurred to receive and file this report.
ITEM 12.1
GENERAL PLAN FISCAL ELEMENT
City Manager Bowersox stated that former Councilmember Kruse had requested that-
a fiscal element be prepared as part of the General Plan update. Staff is
seeking direction on what to include in this element since research with other
cities has not been helpful. Following discussion, Council concurred to not
have a fiscal element in the General Plan update.
ITEM 23
CITY MANAGER ITEMS
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Be
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City Manager Bowersox announced that this meeting will be adjourned to
Monday, April 8 at 7 p.m. for a joint meeting with the Poway Unified School
District Board of Education at Meadowbrook School.
City Manager Bowersox announced that the dedication of the FFA large animal
facility at Lake Poway will be Wednesday, April 10 at 3:30 p.m.
City Manager Bowersox announced that the package sewage package plant will
be delivered tomorrow.
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I~I, YOR AND CiTY COUI~IL-iNITZATED iTEKS
25. A)
Councllmember Emery stated the concerns regarding the use of the
Performing Arts Center by the Poway High Band have apparently been
resolved.
B) Councilmember Emery stated the MTDB update is included in the agenda
package for the Council's information.
29. Mayor Goldsmith announced that Linda Sullivan will serve as chairperson of
the Day Care Task Force.
AI~IOURI~ENT
Upon motion by Councilmember Higginson, seconded by Councilmember Emery, Mayor
Goldsmith ordered the meeting adjourned to 7:00 p.m., Monday, April 8, 1991, at
the Meadowbrook Middle School for a joint meeting with the Poway Unified School
District Board of Education. The time of adjournment was 11:35 p.m.
arjor~e I~. Wahlsten, City Clerk
City o ~_~ay
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NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE APRIL 2, 1991,
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA, WAS
FOLLOWING ORDER:
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY
ADJOURNED PURSUANT TO THE
Dated: April 3, 1991
ORDER OF AI~OURHNE#T
Upon motion by Councilmember Higginson,
seconded by Councilmember Emery, Mayor
Goldsmith ordered the meeting adjourned to
7~.OO p,m,, I~nd~y, A~rll 8, lSgl
in the auditorium at Meadowbrook Middle
School, 12320 Meadowbrook Lane, Poway,
California. The time of adjournment was
11:35 p.m.
Marjor~ie ~<. Wahlsten. City Clerk
City o~_~way, California
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 3, 1991
Marjori~a K. Wahlsten, City Clerk
City or.way, California