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CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 2, 2005
The August 2, 2005, Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Poway, was
called to order at 7:02 p.m. by Mayor Cafagna at the City Council Chambers, 13325 Civic
Center Drive, Poway, California.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT
Merrjlee Boyack, Betty Rexford, and Mickey Cafagna
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT
Bob Emery and Don Higginson
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
James L. Bowersox
Tamara Smith
Diane Shea
Warren Shafer
Jim Bentz
Niall Fritz
Jim Howell
Deborah Johnson
Charlie Campe
Kristen Crane
Paolo Romero
FLAG SALUTE
Mayor Cafagna led the flag salute.
PRESENTATIONS
City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
Director of Administrative Services
Community Services Manager
Director of Development Services
Director of Public Works
Director of Redevelopment Services
Sheriff's Captain
Assistant to the City Manager
Management Assistant
Mayor Cafagna presented a plaque in recognition of Pomerado Publishing's 50th
Anniversary to David Calvert, Calvert Communications, Inc., owner and operator, and
congratulated them for achieving this historic milestone.
CITY COUNCILMEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmember Rexford reported on her attendance at a League of California Cities meeting.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Cafagna explained the procedures for Public Oral Communications. There was no
one present wishing to speak.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Items 8 through 17. Council member Boyack noted her disqualification on item 13 due to a
conflict of interest. Because of a lack of a quorum on item #13, no action was taken and the
item was continued to August 16th agenda. Motion by Councilmember Rexford and seconded
by Councilmember Boyack to approve the Consent Calendar items 8-12, and 14-17.
8. Ratification of Warrant ReQister for the period of June 20 through June 24, 2005.
(0475-20)
9. Approval of Minutes - City Council
July 5, 2005 Regular Meeting
July 7,2005 Canceled Adjourned Regular Meeting
July 12, 2005 Canceled Regular Meeting
10. Approval of Minutes - Redevelopment Agency
July 5, 2005 Regular Meeting
July 7,2005 Canceled Adjourned Regular Meeting
July 12, 2005 Canceled Regular Meeting
11. Approval to Escheat Monev in Treasury as requested by staff.
(0475-20)
12. Adoption of Resolution No. 05-078, entitled: "A Resolution of the City Council of the
City of Poway, California, designating Voting Delegate and Alternates to the California
Joint Powers Insurance Authoritv (JPIA) and Rescinding Resolution No. 04-064."
(0140-15)
13. Acceptance of Improvements and Release of Securities for Deer Canvon
Development, Inc. associated with MDRA 02-04; Grading Bond No. 827730S in the
amount of$129, 120; Performance Bond No. 827729S in the amount of $250,942 and
Payment Bond No. 827729S in the amount of $125,471. Michael Dec, Applicant.
APNs: 321-230-87 through 90. (0200-25)
Councilmember Boyack disqualified herself from this item because of a conflict of
interest where she receives income from the owners/residents of real property located
within 500 feet of the property being discussed. Due to a lack of quorum of available
members of the City Council to discuss and vote on this issue, the item was continued
to the August 16, 2005 City Council meeting.
14. Approval of Release of Grading Securities, Grading Bond No. 29-28-04 in the amount
of $361 ,650 and a cash security of $40,000 for Toppan Optical Products. Inc.. Howard
Craig, Applicant. CUP 99-11/DR 99-13R. APN: 323-090-87. (0210-30)
15. Approval of proposed amendment to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
Charter changing the meeting schedule from monthly to bimonthly. (0120-40)
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16. Authorization to reject bid for the Landscape Maintenance District Concrete
Construction Proiect (Bid No. 05-018). (0480-42)
17. Approval of proposed reclassification of the vacant Special Assessment District
Specialist position to Public Works Program Coordinator, change of job description for
Public Works Program Coordinator classification, and authorize the appropriation of
$6,832 from the Unappropriated Landscape Maintenance Districts source funds.
(051~50)
Motion carried 3-0, with Deputy Mayor Emery and Councilmember Higginson absent.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM 1 (0490-75)
TAXATION FOR IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS
FISCAL YEAR 2005-2006
Mayor Cafagna opened the public hearing and City Manager Bowersox presented the staff
report. In order to have the bond principal and interest for Fiscal Year 2005-2006 collected on
the tax roll, it is necessary for the City Council to approve the rates for the bond issues and to
notify the County of San Diego of the amount to be levied.
There was no one present wishing to speak on this matter.
Motion by Councilmember Rexford and seconded by Councilmember Boyack to close the
public hearing and adopt Resolution 05-074 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the
City of Poway, California, Estimating the Amount Necessary to be Raised for Taxation for the
Fiscal Year 2005-2006 for Improvement Districts of the City Formerly Known as Poway
Municipal Water District." Motion carried 3-0, with Deputy Mayor Emery and Councilmember
Higginson absent.
ITEM 2 (0760-10)
SETTING SPECIAL TAX RATE TO BE LEVIED
SOUTH POWAY COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO.1
FISCAL YEAR 2005-2006
Mayor Cafagna opened the public hearing. City Manager Bowersox presented the staff
report. Under the covenants of the bonds for Community Facilities District No.1, it is
necessary to hold a public hearing in order to establish the amount of the special tax to be
assessed on property within the District for Fiscal Year 2005-2006.
There was no one present wishing to speak on this matter.
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Motion by Council member Rexford and seconded by Councilmember Boyack to close the
public hearing and adopt Resolution 05-075 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the
City of Poway, California, Setting the Special Tax Rate and the Amount to be Levied on
Property Within the South Poway Community Facilities District NO.1 for Fiscal Year 2005-
2006." Motion carried 3-0, with Deputy Mayor Emery and Councilmember Higginson absent.
ITEM 3 (0760-10)
SETTING SPECIAL TAX RATE TO BE LEVIED
COMMUNITY FACILITIES NO. DISTRICT 88-1
FISCAL YEAR 2005-2006
Mayor Cafagna opened the public hearing. City Manager Bowersox presented the staff
report. Under the covenants of the bonds for Community Facilities District No. 88-1, it is
necessary to hold a public hearing in order to establish the amount of the special tax to be
assessed on property within the District for Fiscal Year 2005-2006.
There was no one present wishing to speak on this matter.
Motion by Council member Rexford and seconded by Councilmember Boyack to close the
public hearing and adopt Resolution 05-076 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the
City of Poway, California, Setting the Special Tax Rate and the Amount to be Levied on
Property Within the Community Facilities District No. 88-1 for Fiscal Year 2005-2006." Motion
carried 3-0, with Deputy Mayor Emery and Councilmember Higginson absent.
ITEM 4 (0490-75)
ESTABLISHING FIRE PROTECTION TAX,
STREET & WATER & SEWER ASSESSMENTS
ROAD IMPROVEMENT ASSESSMENTS
FISCAL YEAR 2005-2006
Mayor Cafagna opened the public hearing. City Manager Bowersox presented the staff
report. It is necessary for the City Council to adopt a resolution establishing taxes, fees and
assessments to be collected on the tax rolls for Fiscal Year 2005-2006.
There was no one present wishing to speak on this item.
Motion by Councilmember Rexford and seconded by Council member Boyack to close the
public hearing and adopt Resolution 05-077 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the
City of Poway, California, Establishing the Fire Protection Tax, the Street and Water and
Sewer Assessments, and the Road Improvement Assessments to be Collected on the
Property Tax Rolls for Fiscal Year 2005-2006." Motion carried 3-0, with Deputy Mayor Emery
and Council member Higginson absent.
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ITEM 5 (0710-05)
TOWN HALL MEETING PREPARATIONS
Councilmember Boyack gave an overview of her vision of a town hall meeting.
Dee Fleischman, 14428 Midland Road, supports the idea of a town meeting and would like to
see the complete staff report and minutes available after the meeting.
Council modified the proposed schedule to add additional question and answer/public input
time and decided the topics to be discussed as Development in Powa~ and Redevelopment.
The date of the Town Hall Meeting will be determined at the August 30 City Council meeting.
ITEM 6 (0200-20)
SOUTH POWAY BUSINESS PARK
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW ANNUAL REPORT
City Manager Bowersox presented the staff report. In September 1996, the City Council
delegated to staff the approval of Development Review (DR) applications forthe south Poway
Specific Plan area. Annually, staff has reported to the City Council on Development Review
approval activity. The staff report contains an annual summary of all approvals from January
1, 1999 through December 31, 2004.
There was no one present wishing to speak.
The City Council received and filed the report.
ITEM 7 (1000-10)
BEAUTIFICATION OF UTILITY BOXES
THROUGH LOCAL ARTISTS
City Manager Bowersox presented the staff report. Mayor Cafagna read Deputy Mayor
Emery's comments that he submitted in view of his absence from the Council meeting. After
Council discussion, it was decided to wait on a decision until after the completion of the Fine
Arts Center and construction is finished on schools to determine if beautification of utility
boxes fit into those areas.
Dee Fleischman, 14428 Midland Road, said the boxes could encourage graffiti.
Motion by Councilmember Boyack, seconded by Councilmember Rexford, to bring this item
back to the City Council in six months. Motion carried 3-0, with Deputy Mayor Emery and
Councilmember Higginson absent.
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MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL-INITIATED ITEMS
20. Councilmember Boyack suggested the City place a large banner on Poway Road in
front of the library announcing community events.
21. Councilmember Rexford said the City's 25th Anniversary Committee is looking into
placing banners on light poles commemorating the City's 25th Anniversary and will be
visiting the City of Encinitas to view the banner program in their downtown area. ,
Councilmember Rexford questioned why some residents receive permission from City
staff to perform construction work on Sunday. City Manager Bowersox clarified certain
work is allowed on Sundays according to the Code but must have permission of the
City Engineer.
24. Mayor Cafagna asked for and received concurrence for the appointment of Jeff Lake
to the Redevelopment and Housing Advisory Committee. (0120-60)
Mayor Cafagna gave a restaurant review of the new Pick-Up Stix restaurant.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Cafagna adjourned the meeting at 7:50 p.m. to August 4, 2005,
6:00 p.m., City Council Chambers, 13325 Civic Center Drive, Poway, California.
L. Diane Shea City Clerk
City of Poway, California
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NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE AUGUST 2, 2005, REGULAR MEETING OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA, WAS ADJOURNED
PURSUANT TO THE FOLLOWING ORDER:
ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion by Council member Rexford seconded by Councilmember
Rexford, Mayor Cafagna ordered the meeting adjourned to
Thursday, August 4, 2005 at 6:00 p.m.
in the City Council Chambers, 13325 Civic Center Drive, Poway,
Califomia. The time of adjournment was 7:50 p.m.
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Sherrie D. Worrell, Deputy City Clerk
CERTIFICATION
The undersigned does hereby certify under penalty of perjury, that a copy of the above
notice was posted on the Bulletin Board in front of City Hall on August 3, 2005
Dated: August 3, 2005
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Sherrie D. Worrell, Deputy City Clerk