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CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 17, 2004
The August 17, 2004, Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Powaywas
called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Deputy Mayor Higginson, at the Poway Community Library-
Meeting Room, 13137 Poway Road, Poway, California.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT
Bob Emery, Jay Goldby, Don Higginson, Betty Rexford
COUNCILMEMBER ABSENT
Mickey Cafagna
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
Jim Bowersox
Penny Riley
Tamara Smith
Sherrie Worrell
Robert Clark
Warren Shafer
James Howell
Jon Canavan
Charlie Campe
Patti Brindle
Brad Kutzner
David Narevsky
Dennis Quillen
Krissy Toft
Paolo Romero
City Manager
Assistant City Manager
City Attorney
Deputy City Clerk
Director of Community Services
Director of Administrative Services
Director of Public Works
Division Chief
Sheriff's Captain
City Planner
Senior Civil Engineer
Redevelopment Manager
Assistant Director of Public Works
Redevelopment Project Administrator
Management Assistant
FLAG SALUTE
Council member Goldby led the flag salute.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Deputy Mayor Higginson explained the procedures for Public Oral Communications. There
was no one present wishing to speak.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS - THIS ITEM TAKEN OUT OF ORDER
Deputy Mayor Higginson requested Item 3 be heard at this time.
ITEM 3 (0240-30)
EXTENSION OF TERM
REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
Deputy Mayor Higginson opened the public hearing. Staff report by City Manager
Bowersox. The current Redevelopment and Implementation Plan was adopted on July 1,
1999 and ended on June 30, 2004. This is a request to extend the plan to December 31,
2004, which would allow reporting to occur on a calendar basis along with other reporting
documents required by the Poway Redevelopment Agency.
There was no one present wishing to speak.
Motion by Councilmember Rexford, seconded by Councilmember Emery, to close the
public hearing and adopt Resolution No. R-04-04, entitled, "A Resolution of the Poway
Redevelopment Agency Extending the Term of the Implementation Plan for the Paguay
Redevelopment Project." Motion carried 4-0 with Mayor Cafagna absent.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Emery requested Item 21 be pulled for discussion.
Motion by Councilmember Goldby, seconded by Council member Rexford to approve the
remainder of the Consent Calendar as follows:
7. Ratification of Warrant Registers for the periods of July 12-16 and July 19-23, 2004.
(0475-20)
8. Approval of Minutes - City Council
July 20, 2004 - Regular Meeting
July 27,2004 - Canceled Regular Meeting
10. Approval of City's Investment Report as of June 30,2004
(0450-80)
11. Adoption of Resolution No. 04-070, entitled, "A Resolution ofthe City Council of the
City of Poway, California Commending Eagle Scout Alexander J. Smith." (0710-40)
12. Approval of First Amendment to Lease Agreement between the City of Poway and
Pacific Bell Wireless, LLC (formerly known as Cingular Wireless) to add two
telecommunications antennas at the Buehler Reservoir, located at 14350 Danielson
Street. APN: 323-491-05. (0700-10)
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13. Adoption of Resolution No. 04-071, entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the
City of Poway, California Consenting to and Calling for a Joint Public Hearing on the
Proposed 2004 Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for the Paguay
Redevelopment Project Area" and Resolution No. R-04-05, entitled, "A Resolution of
the Poway Redevelopment Agency Consenting to and Calling for a Joint Public
Hearing on the Proposed 2004 Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for the
Paguay Redevelopment Project Area." (0240-30)
14. Approval of Release of Bond NO.1 05000257 which includes a Performance Bond in
the amount of $317,688 and a Payment Bond in the amount of $158,844, and
Monument Bond No.1 05000259 in the amount of $4,000 for Vision Homes, Inc.,
TTM 99-03; Thad Maynard, Applicant. APNs: 278-170-81 through 90, 94 through
97. (0700-10)
15. Approval of Report of Administrative Action Taken on City Council-Initiated and
Public Inquiry Items for the period April 1, 2004 through June 30, 2004. (0710-95)
16. Approval of Lease Agreement Renewal between the City of Poway and Palomar
Family Counseling Services/For Parents' and Kids' Sake for use of the trailer
located at 12951 Metate Lane. (0700-70)
17. Approval of transfer of property, a 22.68-acre parcel located east of Midland Road
at Norwalk Street, from the Poway Redevelopment Agency to the City of Poway,
approve the loan of approximately $232,168 from the City's General Fund to the
Sensitive Lands Fund, and authorize the City Manager/Executive Director to
execute all necessary documents. APN: 314-193-35. (0780-10)
18. Approval of the sale of property, a portion of a 22.68-acre parcel located east of
Midland Road at Norwalk Street to the Russell and Carolyn Sheldon Trust for the
purchase price of $0.69 per square foot and authorize the City Manager/Executive
Director to execute the necessary documents. (0780-20)
19. Award of Bid for the Community Park Parking Lot Expansion Project (#5653) - Bid
No. 05-002 to Single Eagle, Inc., in the amount of $491,192.08 and to appropriate
an additional $75,000 from the Unappropriated 2003 TABs (Fund 440). (0700-10)
20. Approval of Position on Pending Legislation: Support HR 1563 (Ackerman)
Automobile Antifreeze Safety Act. (0740-55)
22. Adoption of Planning Resolution No. P-04-55, entitled, "A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Poway, California Approving a Modification to Comprehensive
Sign Program 00-03(M) and Rescinding Resolution No. P-01-02 Assessor's Parcel
Number 317-223-19," for the Napoli Business Park, located at 12720, 12740,
12760, 12780, 12840 and 12860 Danielson Court. Applicant: Dennis Brothers for
Foremost Business Parks, Ltd. (0280-20)
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23. Adoption of Planning Resolution No. P-04-56, entitled, "A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Poway, California, Approving Temporary Use Permit 04-57 to
Hold the Annual Po way Days Events," City of Poway Community Services
Department and the Poway Chamber of Commerce, Applicants, from Wednesday,
September 1, 2004 through Thursday, September 30, 2004. (0210-60)
Motion carried 4-0 with Mayor Cafagna absent.
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM 1 (0220-60)
ORDINANCE NO. 606/SECOND READING
SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT 84-01 000
APPLICANT: CITY OF POWAY
Deputy Mayor Higginson opened the public hearing and read the title of Ordinance No.
606, entitled, "An Ordinance of the City of Poway, California, Approving a Specific Plan
Amendment (SPA-84-01 000) to the South Poway Specific Plan to Change the Land Use
Designation on 7.5 acres Located on the South Side of Kirkham Way West of Gateway
Place from Light Industrial Storage to Industrial Park. APN 323-500-16." (Continued from
August 3, 2004). City Manager Bowersox presented the staff recommendation for
approval.
There was no one present requesting to speak.
Motion by Councilmember Rexford, seconded by Councilmember Emery, to waive further
reading (unanimous vote), close the public hearing and adopt Ordinance No. 606. Motion
carried 4-0 on a roll call vote, with Mayor Cafagna absent.
ITEM 2 (0220-60)
ORDINANCE NO. 607/SECOND READING
SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT 84-01 PPP
APPLICANT: CITY OF POWAY
Deputy Mayor Higginson opened the public hearing and read the title of Ordinance No.
607, entitled, "An Ordinance of the City of Poway, California, Approving a Specific Plan
Amendment (SPA 84-01 PPP) to the South Poway Specific Plan to Change the Land Use
Designation on 4 Properties Totaling 13.36 Acres Located on the South Side of Scripps
Poway Parkway, East of Stowe Drive and West of Gateway Place, From Light Industrial to
Industrial Park. APN: 323-500-07, 08, 09 and 17." (Continued from August 3,2004). City
Manager Bowersox presented the staff recommendation for approval.
There was no one present requesting to speak.
Motion by Councilmember Rexford, seconded by Councilmember Emery, to waive further
reading (unanimous vote), close the public hearing and adopt Ordinance No. 607. Motion
carried 4-0 on a roll call vote, with Mayor Cafagna absent.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM 4 (0210-30)
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
MODIFICATION TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 96-15M(4)
REVISION TO DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 96-13R
12325 CROSTHWAITE CIRCLE
APN: 317-280-50
APPLICANT: CITY OF POWAY
Deputy Mayor Higginson opened the public hearing. The staff report was presented by
City Manager Bowersox, who indicated this request is for approval of changes and new
structural additions at the City's Materials Handling Yard, consisting of a fire-training facility,
relocation of an existing sludge drying basin, expansion of the parking lot, and construction
of an approximately 9,000-square-foot multi-purpose building. The fire-training facility
would include a 50-foot-high, 16,OOO-square-foot drill tower to replace the Fire Station 1
drill tower that was demolished to make room for the new City Hall Complex. The yard is
located at 12325 Crosthwaite Circle. APN: 317-280-50.
There was no one present wishing to speak.
Motion by Councilmember Rexford, seconded by Councilmember Emery to close the public
hearing and adopt Planning Resolution No. P-04-52, entitled, "A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Poway, California Approving a Modification to Conditional Use Permit
96-15M(4) and Revision to Development Review 96-13R Assessor's Parcel Number: 317-
280-50." Motion carried 4-0 with Mayor Cafagna absent.
ITEM 5 (0780-08)
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 04-05
PROPERTY ACQUISITION
APN: 317-101-27
Deputy Mayor Higginson opened the public hearing. Staff report by City Manager
Bowersox. On July 30, 2002, the City Council/Redevelopment Agency authorized staff to
negotiate terms for the acquisition of the property located southeast of Wanesta Drive and
Hilleary Place. Staff has conducted site due diligence on the 2.57-acre parcel and
negotiated the terms of the sale. Approval of staff recommendation would result in the
expenditure of $224,300 for the property purchase.
There was no one present wishing to speak.
Motion by Councilmember Rexford, seconded by Deputy Mayor Higginson, to close the
public hearing and adopt Planning Resolution No. P-04-53, entitled, "A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Poway, California, Approving Environmental Assessment 04-05
Acquisition of Property on the Southeast Comer of Wanesta Drive and Hilleary Place
Assessor's Parcel Number 317 -101-27." Motion carried 4-0 with Mayor Cafagna absent.
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STAFF REPORTS
ITEM 6 (0200-25)
HILLSIDE/RIDGELlNE
MINOR DEVELOPMENT REVIEW APPLICATION 04-40
14706 HIGH VALLEY ROAD
APN: 321-060-24
APPLICANTS: ANDY AND ELIZABETH SEITZ
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. This is a request to permit the construction of a
770-square-foot, second-story addition to an existing 3,169-square-foot residence; a 337-
square-foot addition to an existing 675-square-foot attached garage; and a detached,
single-story, 1 ,009-square-foot guest house with an 891-square-foot attached garage on a
3.05-acre parcel, located at 14706 High Valley Road.
There was no one present wishing to speak.
Motion by Councilmember Rexford, seconded by Councilmember Goldby, to adopt
Planning Resolution No. P-04-54, entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Poway, California, Approving Minor Development Review Application (MDRA) 04-40
Assessor's Parcel Number 321-060-24." Motion carried 4-0 with Mayor Cafagna absent.
CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
Council member Emery requested earlier that the following item be pulled from the Consent
Calendar for discussion.
21. City Council Goals and Objectives Update.
(0100-10)
Council member Emery expressed concern about the fiscal impact associated with Goal
6.1.2a, the creation of a Community Fine Arts and Education Center Fundraising Program.
City Manager Bowersox responded to Council member Emery's questions, with general
discussion ensuing amongst the Council.
Motion by Council member Rexford, seconded by Deputy Mayor Higginson to receive and
file the report. Motion carried 4-0 with Mayor Cafagna absent.
CITY MANAGER ITEMS
24. City Manager Bowersox provided Council with a brief State Budget update and
stated that a resolution supporting Proposition 1A would be coming before the City
Council on August 31, 2004. (0150-50)
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MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL -INITIATED ITEMS
26A. Councilmember Emery requested that Proposition B (Gregory Canyon Landfill
Initiative) be placed on a future agenda for discussion and possible action.
Council concurred to place the item on a future agenda with the Pala Tribe being
invited to make a PowerPoint presentation.
30. A Regional Governance update was not provided, as the Mayor was absent.
(0150-20)
ADJOURNMENT
Deputy Mayor Higginson adjourned the meeting at 7:40 p.m. upon motion by
Councilmember Rexford, seconded by Councilmember Goldby. Motion carried 4-0 with
Mayor Cafagna absent.
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F Sherrie D. Worrell, Deputy City Clerk
City of Poway
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