CC 1991 06-25NZHUTE$ OF THE CZTY COUNCIL REGULA~ NEET:U~
The June 25, 1991, regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Poway,
was called to order at 7:00 p.m., by Mayor Goldsmith at the City Council
Chambers, 13325 Civic Center Drive, Poway, California.
PRESENT AT ROLL CALL
Bob Emery, Don Higginson, Tony Snesko, Jan Goldsmith
COUNGIL#ENI)ERS ABSENT AT ROLL CALL
Kathy McIntyre
STAFF NENBER$ PR~EHT
James Bowersox
Marjorie Wahlsten
Tamara Smith
John Fitch
Peggy Stewart
Bob Thomas
Mark Weston
Reba Wright-Quastler
Alan Archibald
Mark Sanchez
Penny Riley
Christine Tsung
Patrick Foley
Peter Moote
Janis Acosta
City Manager
City Clerk
Assistant City Attorney
Assistant City Manager
Director of Administrative Services
Director of Community Services
Director of Engineering Services
Director of Planning Services
Director of Public Services
Director of Safety Services
DART Asst. Program Manager/Asst. Planner
Finance Manager
Principal Management Analyst
Senior Management Analyst
Management Assistant
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIAI~E
Deputy Mayor Emery led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATXOH
Mayor Goldsmith introduced three Russians who are visiting in Poway for the
summer: Viktor Anikin and his daughter Stacy Anikina, and Irene Bozrova.
There was an exchange of gifts and greetings.
PROCLANATZON
Mayor Goldsmith proclaimed July, 1991, as Parks & Recreation Month and presented
the proclamation to Alan Sugarman, Chairman of the Parks and Recreation
Committee.
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PRESENTATXON
Neill Fritz, Director of the San Diego Section, American Planning Association,
presented an award of merit to the city for the Haley Trust Redevelopment
Project and to Planning Director Wright-Quastler for her assistance to women in
planning.
PUl)tlC ORAl. ~q)N~UNI~JmkTION$
Mayor Goldsmith explained the procedure for Public Oral Communications. Present
wishing to speak were:
Orval Hill, 13001Bowron Road, stated new street maps are available at
the Chamber of Commerce.
Vic Hengeveld, 13909 Poway Road, President of the Poway-Midland
Railroad Volunteers thanked the Council for their support and
asked about the purchase of a boxcar.
City Manager Bowersox stated that staff had been instructed to go ahead with
the boxcar purchase last week.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Goldsmith stated Item 25.2 is being pulled from the Consent Calendar by
Councilmember Emery. He also noted that Item 22 is the award of bid for the
construction of Alternate 8 and requested staff plan a hike from 1-15 to
Pomerado Road when the grading is completed for the road.
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Snesko, to adopt the
Consent Calendar as follows:
14. Approval of Minutes - City Council:
June 4, 1991, Regular Meeting
June 5, 1991, Adjourned Regular Meeting
16. Ratification of Warrant Register for June 6, 1991.
17. Approval of City's Investment Report for May 31, 1991.
18. Renewal of mutual aid agreement with California Department of Forestry and
Fire Protection for five years.
19. Adoption of Resolution No. 91-067, entitled, "A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Poway, California, Adopting an Appropriations Limit
for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 1992," of $64,313,095.
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20.
Adoption of Resolution No. 91-068, entitled, "A Resolution of the City of
Poway, California Amending Investment Policy for Public Funds and
Rescinding Resolution No. 90-116."
21.
Adoption of Resolution No. 91-069, entitled, "A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Poway, California Rescinding an Existing No Parking
Zone Established From 8:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. Monday through Friday, Except
Holidays, on Oakstand Road South of Yellowthroat Road, on Yellowthroat
Road, Dodder Court and Oakstand Court," originally established by
Resolution No. 91-017.
22.
Award of bid for construction of street and storm drain improvements on
Scripps North Parkway {Alternate 8} to West Coast General in the amount of
$4,458,217.15.
23. Award of bid for dead animal removal service until June 30, 1993, to D & D
Disposal, Inc., in the amount of $22,800.
24.
Approval of the following positions on pending legislation: support AB 26
which repeals booking and property tax administration fees established by
SB 2557; support SB 169 which is the same as AB 26; support SCA 11 which
provides an exception from the property tax limitation for taxes to pay
interest and redemption on bonded indebtedness incurred by cities for the
acquisition or improvements of real property approved after July 1, 1992,
by a majority of voters; oppose SB 208 which changes the confidential
communication privilege between a city attorney and city officials.
25. Authorization for release of draft General Plan update for public review.
25.1
Adoption of Resolution No. 91-070, entitled, "A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Poway, California, Designating Voting Delegate and
Alternates to the Southern California Joint Powers Insurance Authority
{SCJPIA} and Rescinding Resolution Numbers 87-089 and 89-001."
25.3
Adoption of Resolution No. 91-071, entitled, "A Resolution of Intent of the
City Council of the City of Poway, California Regarding the Initiation of
the Preparation of an Amendment to the South Poway Specific Plan (SPA
84-01L)."
25.4 Renewal of contract with Lewis Wills, part-time Assistant Fire Inspector,
to June 3D, 1992.
Motion carried 4-0 with Councilmember McIntyre absent.
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ITEM 5
1991-92 BUDGET
City Manager Bowersox stated input from the public and Budget Review Co,,,Ittee
was received on June 11 and 18 and staff recommends approval with one change to
remove lighting of Twin Peaks and Tierra Bonita ballfields from the Capital
Improvement Budget. Funds for those projects were transferred to Hilleary Park
project last year.
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Higginson to close the
public hearing and adopt Resolution No. 91-072, entitled, "A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Poway, California, Approving and Adopting the Annual
Budget for the Fiscal Year 1991-1992 and Appropriating the Funds Necessary to
Meet the Expenditures Set Forth Therein." Motion carried 4-0 with Councilmember
McIntyre absent.
ITEM 6
WATER AND SEWER RATES 1991-92
WASTEWATER REVENUE PROGRAM
Mayor Goldsmith opened the public hearing. Staff report by City Manager
Bowersox. Staff recommends a 15.6% increase in the water commodity charge which
reflects increases from the Metropolitan Water District and San Diego County
Water Authority and the cost of the Drought Assistance Response Team {DART); an
increase from $1.048 per unit to $1.212 per unit for the basic water rate;
changes in pumping rates; aggregate billing for multiple dwelling units with
multiple meters; and an increase from $30.27 to $34.39 per unit for sewer ser-
vice charges. He stated that the DART program could be funded from the water
reserve account if the Council preferred that policy and also commented that the
entire Metro sewer system will have major sewer rate increases in the next few
years as design begins for the Clean Water Program facilities.
Council concurred that DART should be funded by water rates, not reserves, and
the public needs to be educated regarding the coming rate increases.
There was no one present wishing to speak.
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Higginson to close the
public hearing and adopt Resolution No. 91-073, entitled, "A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Poway, California, Establishing Water Rates for
Fiscal Year 1991-1992 and Rescinding Resolution No. 91-042," Resolution No.
91-074, entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Poway,
California Amending the Schedule of Sewer Service charges for Fiscal Year
1991-1992 and Rescinding Resolution No. 90-139," and adopt the Wastewater
Revenue Program. Motion carried 4-0 with Councilmember McIntyre absent.
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ITEM 7
AGRICULTURAL WATER BANKING
Mayor Goldsmith opened the public hearing. Staff report by City Manager
Bowersox. When the water rate structure was adopted in April, Council directed
staff to explore options for the special needs of agricultural customers. Staff
is proposing a program to allow agricultural customers to carry forward any
unused allocation to the next billing period before penalties are assessed.
This gives agricultural customers greater flexibility to stay within the 80%
allocation for the year.
Council discussed the effects on Lake Poway water storage.
There was no one present wishing to speak.
Motion by Councilmember Higginson, seconded by Councilmember Emery to close the
public hearing and adopt Resolution No. 91-075, entitled, "A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Poway, California, Establishing an Agricultural/
Domestic Water Use System Effective May 1, 1991." Motion carried 4-0 with
Councilmember McIntyre absent.
ITEM 8
VARIANCE 91-04/DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 90-18
SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENTS 84-01K AND M
APPLICANT: ANACOMP, INC./PARKWAY BUSINESS CENTRE
Mayor Goldsmith opened the public hearing. Item introduced by City Manager
Bowersox. He stated this is the largest project in South Poway to date.
Anacomp expects to employ 900 employees. Staff report by Director of Planning
Services Wright-Quastler. This is a request to construct a 303,000 square foot
building on the north side of Crosthwaite Circle in the Parkway Business Centre.
The variance will allow the northeast portion of the building to exceed 40 feet
in height which is necessary to avoid regrading the site and raising the height
of the slope seen from Poway Road. The Specific Plan Amendments changes this
property from Light Industrial to Industrial Park and changes the parking stan-
dards. Staff recommends approval.
There was no one present wishing to speak.
Council discussed the screening of the project, the need for the increased
height, and the transit needs of Anacomp employees.
Motion by Councllmember Higginson, seconded by Councilmember Emery to close the
public hearing and adopt Resolution No. 91-076 entitled, "A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Poway, California, Approving Specific Plan amend-
ments 84-01K and M, Assessor's Parcel Number 317-280-43, 44, and 46," and
Planning Resolution No. P-91-40, entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Poway, California, Approving Variance 91-04 and Development Review
90-18, Assessor's Parcel Number 317-280-43, 44, and 46." Motion carried 4-0
with Councilmember Mclntyre absent.
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Mayor Goldsmith recessed the meeting at 8:05 p.m., and called it back to order
at 8:15 p.m., with all Councilmembers present except Councilmember McIntyre.
ITEM 9
LIGHTING DISTRICT ASSESSMENT
Mayor Goldsmith opened the public hearing. Staff report by City Manager
Bowersox. The City Council approved the Engineer's Report on June 4, 1991.
Staff recommends adoption of the resolution setting the 1991-92 assessments at
$15.00 per unit for areas of direct benefit and $3.75 per unit for areas without
direct benefit.
There was no one present wishing to speak.
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Higginson to close the
public hearing and adopt Resolution No. 91-077, entitled, "A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Poway, California Establishing Assessments for the
Poway Lighting District to be Collected on the Property Tax Roll for Fiscal Year
1991-92." Motion carried 4-0 with Councilmember McIntyre absent.
ITEM 10
COMMUNITY POOL SCHEDULING
Item introduced by City Manager Bowersox. Staff report by Director of Community
Services Thomas. At the June 4, 1991 City Council meeting, Joy Fodor requested
that adult lap swimmers be taught to circle swim to get more people in the lanes
and free up lanes for the swim teams. Staff encourages, but does not require,
circle swimming. He cited the difficulty with swimmers going different speeds
and using different strokes. Staff recommends the City Council receive and file
the report
Speaking in opposition to staff recommendation:
Joy Fodor, 13141 Tawny Way
Following discussion, Council concurred to receive and file the report and
directed staff to continue to work with adult swimmers to maximize the use of
the pool.
ITEM 11
VIDEO EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. As part of their franchise renewal, Cox
Cable will provide $110,000 for video equipment to the City. Council directed
staff to prepare a survey for Poway Today with return postage paid to determine
if that equipment should be utilized in the Performing Arts Center or the City
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Council Chambers. Staff recommends approval of the survey form and approprla-
tlon of $5,500 from FY 199Z-92 for prepaid postage.
Motion by Councllmember Emery, seconded by Councllmember H1gglnson to proceed
with installation of the equipment In the Performlng Arts Center. Prlor to the
vote and following discussion, the motion was amended to approve the form of the
survey but dlstrlbute It In the water bills wlthout prepald postage startlng
with the first cycle following notification of the rate increase. Motion
carried 4-0 with Councilmember NcZntyre absent.
ITEM 12
DIRT ROAD BETWEEN OLIVE TREE LANE
AND GOLDEN WAY
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. At the June 11, 1991 City Council
meeting, Pete Neild stated that automobiles are using a dirt road between Golden
Way and the new cul-de-sac at the south end of Olive Tree Lane. It is not
located in the easement and causes a great deal of dust for his residence.
Staff's investigation found that the dirt road is within the easement and
recommends that the easement holders be required to oil the road or abate the
dust in some way. If necessary, the city will use the nuisance abatement
procedure.
Speaking in favor of staff recommendation:
Pete Neild, 13131 Golden Way
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Higginson to adopt
staff recommendation. Motion carried 4-0 with Councilmember McIntyre absent.
ITEM 13
SHARED HOUSING AGREEMENT WITH
LIFELINE COMMUNITY SERVICES
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. The Redevelopment Advisory Committee, as
part of their housing study, is recommending a contract with LifeLine Community
Services of North San Diego County to develop a shared housing program in Poway.
Speaking in favor of staff recommendation:
Tom Tremble, 18049 Old Coach Road, Chairman of the Redevelopment Advisory
Committee
Shirley Cole, 200 Jefferson Street, Vista, Director of the LifeLine
Community Services
Darwin Drake, 13309 Twin Circle Court, member of the Redevelopment Advisory
Committee and Poway Valley Senior Citizens.
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In response to Council query, Ms. Cole stated that Lifeline Community Services
currently is working with the cities of Oceanside, Carlsbad, Vista, San Marcos
and Escondido.
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Snesko to adopt
Resolution No. 91-077A entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City
of Poway, Approving the Execution of an Agreement with Lifeline Community
Services for a Shared Housing Program." Motion carried 4-0 with Councilmember
McIntyre absent.
ITEM 13.1
AMENDED RESOLUTIONS OF NECESSITY
PIERSON
Staff report by Assistant City Attorney Smith. The Resolution of necessity
adopted May 15, 1990 for the acquisition of right of way near the southern end
of Welton Lane contained an incorrect legal description and staff is recom-
mending the adoption of amended resolutions with the correct description.
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Higginson to adopt
Amended Resolution No. 90-094, entitled, "Resolution Finding and Determining the
Necessity that Certain Property be Acquired by the City of Poway Under Eminent
Domain Proceedings; Directing the City Attorney to Commence a Court Action for
Said Purpose {Pierson: APN 323-090-52}."
Motion carried 4-0 with Councilmember McIntyre absent.
ITEM 25.2
PART-TIME EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT PLAN
This item was pulled from the Consent Calendar by Councilmember Emery. Staff
report by City Manager Bowersox. Recent federal legislation mandates covering
workers not in a retirement plan with Social Security or another qualified plan.
Currently, employees working less than 1000 hours per years are not covered by
PERS. Staff is exploring alternatives to Social Security and will withhold the
equivalent of Social Security from employees pay starting July 1 and hold the
funds in an escrow account until a decision is made.
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Higginson to authorize
staff to explore such alternatives as may be feasible, and seek input from the
employees in the process. Motion carried 4-0 with Councilmember McIntyre
absent.
ITEM 26
CITY MANAGER ITEMS
City Manager Bowersox stated the water consumption was down 20% last week with
an overall month total of 27% reduction. Council requested a printout showing
comparative usage in the Landscape Maintenance Districts from 1989 to this year.
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HA¥OR AND ~ITY CC~EIL-IHITI&TEO ITEI~
29. Mayor Goldsmith requested staff look at the placement of the new trail fence
on the west side of Tierra Bonita Road. He had received a comment from a
citizen regarding the inability of bicyclists to escape from automobiles
with the new fencing in place.
A)
Mayor Goldsmith received concurrence from the City Council to hold
Pre-Development Conference 91-01 on July 25, 1991 for a mixed use pro-
ject proposed by Team Pacific south of Twin Peaks Road, north of the
soccer park.
B)
Mayor Goldsmith received concurrence from the City Council to hold
Pre-Development Conference 91-02 on July 25, 1991 for a water theme
park in Beeler Canyon on the MacLauchlan property.
c)
Mayor Goldsmith received concurrence from the City Council to hold
Pre-Development Conference 91-03 on July 25, 1991 for a hotel/golf
course/residential project in South Poway on the Pallas property, east
of the MacLauchlan property.
30. Councilmember Higginson announced he was appointing Rex Brown to the
Business Advisory Committee, moving him from a special one-year appointment
to a regular appointment.
32. A)
Councilmember Snesko announced he was appointing Lois Downs to the
Redevelopment Advisory Committee.
B)
Councilmember Snesko asked about his proposal to add a barrier to the
off-ramp from Poway Road to 1-15 south which would require automobiles
to stay to the right until the merge from Rancho Penasquitos Boulevard
in order to prevent weaving motions until farther up the hill. Mayor
Goldsmith told the Council of his negotiations with CalTrans to get
them to commit to several items in writing and suggested he be allowed
to continue this process. Council concurred.
AD~OURNI4ENT
Upon motion by Councilmember Higginson, seconded by Councilmember Emery, Mayor
Goldsmith ordered the meeting adjourned. The time of adjournment was 9:35 p.m.
Marjori~ K~r Wahlsten, City Clerk
City of P~?ay
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