CC 1991 07-16 CITY OF PC)gAY, CALIFORHIA
NIHUTE$ OF THE CITY COUHCZL REGULAR NEETZHG
,]ULY 16, 1991
The July 16, 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.
COUHCILNENBER$ PRESENT AT ROLL CALL
Bob Emery, Don Higginson, Kathy McIntyre, Tony Snesko, Jan Goldsmith
STAFF NENBER$ PRESENT
James Bowersox
Marjorie Wahlsten
Tamara Smith
John Fitch
Peggy Stewart
Mark Weston
Reba Wright-Quastler
Alan Archibald
Mark Sanchez
Steve Streeter
Garry MacPherson
Jim Bentz
Janis Acosta
City Manager
City Clerk
Assistant City Attorney
Assistant City Manager
Director of Administrative Services
Director of Engineering Services
Director of Planning Services
Director of Public Services
Director of Safety Services
Assistant Director of Planning Services
DART Program Manager/Battalion Chief
Community Services Manager
Management Assistant
PLEDGE QFALLEGIANCE
Deputy Mayor Emery led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC C)RAL CQNICUNICATION$
Mayor Goldsmith explained the procedure for Public Oral Communications. Those
present wishing to speak included:
Robert Sayles, 14057 Riverbend Road, spoke regarding the curfew law for
youth under 18. He asked when the law was enacted and how it can be
changed.
2. James Dolan, 13047 Dana Vista, requested better access to the fishing
facilities at Lake Poway for handicapped persons.
Staff will present a status report next week.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Snesko, to adopt the
Consent Calendar as follows:
14. Approval of Minutes - City Council:
June 11, 1991 - Regular Meeting
June 13, 1991 - Adjourned Regular Meeting
June 18, 1991 - Regular Meeting
June 20, 1991 - Adjourned Regular Meeting
June 25, 1991 - Regular Meeting
16. Ratification of Warrant Registers for June 4, 13, 20, 17, 1991.
17. Denial of claims for damages: A) John Nowitsch; B) Hanish Rathod; C) San
Diego Gas & Electric; D) Robert R. Scrim; E) Nannette Whidbee.
18. Award of bid for annual supply of four primary chemicals used at water
filtration plant to Jones Chemical {liquid chlorine}; Commerce Chemical
{alum and potassium permanganate); and Western States Chemical (caustic
soda).
19. Award of bid for annual supply of live catfish for Lake Poway to Lake St.
Anthony Fish Farms in the amount of $23,750.00.
21. Authorization to release $379,360.00 grading bond for grading portions of
Pomerado Road, G-446-88, Donald L. Bren Company.
22. Acceptance of Gate Drive Detention Basin landscape improvements (LMD 87-1)
from Parkway Business Centre {TTM 87-13}.
23. Acceptance of public improvements and release of securities for San Diego
County Humane Society, Sycamore Canyon Road south of Garden Road.
24. Acceptance of public improvements and release of securities for Pomerado
Business Park, Phase II, TTM 85-04.
25. Receive and file annual report from Personal Assistance Services of San
Diego, city's Personal Assistance Program provider.
26. Approval of design and construction of five phase traffic signal at Pomerado
and Oak Knoll Roads intersection.
27. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding for Emergency Services with the
California Conservation Corps.
28. Approval of Agreement to Exchange Real Property Among Robert T. Curry and
Raedene Curry {developers of the Northridge Business Center) with the Cities
of San Diego and Poway for easements and property in connection with the
Pomerado Water Reclamation Plant.
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30.
Approval of loan of $5,000 from the unappropriated general fund to the ARTS
ALIVE Foundation for the Performing Arts to be repaid by September 30,
1991.
30.1 Award of bid for construction of Phase I of Traffic Signal Synchronization
project to Steiny & Company, Inc. in the amount of $94,405.
Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 13.2
SOCCER FIELD NEEDS ASSESSMENT
Mayor Goldsmith stated that because of the number of people present, this item
would be considered out of order.
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. The Poway Youth Sports Association
assisted in the update of the sports facilities needs assessment, including
soccer. The soccer association has prepared a field needs assessment for their
sport since they felt the original needs assessment did not adequately address
their needs. The Parks & Recreation Committee will consider this report on July
24, 1991 and will subsequently report to the City Council. The City Council has
expressed their commitment to youth sports in the past and is working to iden-
tify sites and funding sources for a variety of fields. Recommendation is to
receive and file this report.
Speaking in favor of additional soccer fields:
Jim Jennings, 13816 Putney Road
Lawrence Drummond, 13708 Somerset Road
Alan Dusi, 13944 Northcrest Lane
Stephen Soules, 14350 Garlyn Court
Cindy Hicks, 13242 Lingre Avenue
Skip Hicks, 13242 Lingre Avenue
Brian Quinn, 11873 Glenhope Road, San Diego
Ray Eaton, 12923 Conley Street
Charles Cross, 13514 Mora Circle
April Cofrancesco, 13608 Carriage Road
Speakers spoke of teams that had been displaced from the school fields because
the ESS program has pre-empted their use; need to upgrade the soccer field at
the Community Park; and offered to assist with field maintenance.
Mayor Goldsmith emphasized the need to clarify short-term and long-term needs
and suggested the "Committee for a Day" approach might be useful.
Council concurred to receive and file the report
RECESS AND CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Goldsmith recessed the meeting at 7:55 p.m., and called it back to order
at 8:03 p.m., with all Councilmembers present.
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ITEM 4
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 91-05
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 91-04
APPLICANT: ERB ENGINEERING
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. This is a request for a ten unit con-
dominium project located on the east side of Bowron Road, 300 feet south of
Civic Center Drive. This item was originally considered on June 18, 1991 and
was continued to allow the applicant to attempt to resolve the concerns of the
residents of Park Creek, including preparation of an eight unit layout. The
developer has presented a pro forma showing that an 8 unit project would sell
for $170,000 and a 10 unit for $202,000. Neither one meets the guidelines for
affordable housing.
Director of Planning Services Wright-Quastler reviewed the six layouts being
presented, E-l, E-2, F-l, F-2, G-1 and G-2. The last two were prepared
following a meeting with the neighbors and developer last week. Staff prefers
E-l, F-1 or G-1.
Speaking in opposition to staff recommendation:
Lonnie Sarvis, 13259 Creek Park Lane
Shirley Janus, 13022 Creek Park Drive
Nikki Dawson, 13239 Creek Park Lane
John Knotwell, 13280 Creek Park Lane
Larry Poole, 14790 Deerwood Street
All speakers spoke in favor of the least number of units possible.
Speaking in favor of a ten unit project:
Don Ayles, ERB Engineering, 13260 Poway Road
Jack Roberts, 33792 Blue Lantern, Dana Point, property owner
Don Patch, 14005 Midland Road, project developer
Council concurred that the site is more suitable for an eight unit project.
Motion by Councilmember McIntyre, seconded by Councilmember Higginson, to close
the public hearing, issue a Negative Declaration, and adopt Planning Resolution
No. P-91-41, entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Poway,
California, Approving Tentative Parcel Map 91-05 and Development Review 91-04,
Assessor's Parcel Number 317-474-01," for an eight unit {layout F-l) condominium
project. Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 5
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 91-06
APPLICANT: FRANK PIERSON, SR.
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. This is a request to subdivide two
existing legal lots totaling 18.5 acres into four lots at the southern terminus
of Welton Lane. This item was continued from June 18, 1991 at the request of
the applicant.
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Director of Planning Services Wright-Quastler stated staff has met with the
applicant's representative and issued a revised report responding to their
written requests. There are three changes to that report: condition 2, page 7
remains as is; condition 9, page 7, any gate relocation is the responsibility of
the developer, not ADI; condition 13, page 9, the requirement for two street
lights remains. Staff recommends approval with these changes.
Speaking on behalf of the applicant:
Barry Hogan, Michael Brandman & Associates, 7676 Hazard Center Drive, Suite
400, San Diego. Mr. Hogan expressed opposition to installation of
street lights because of the rural residential nature of the property.
Following discussion, motion by Councilmember Snesko, seconded by Councilmember
Higginson, to close the public hearing, issue a mitigated Negative Declaration
and adopt Planning Resolution No. P-91-42, entitled, "A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Poway, California, Approving Tentative Parcel Map 91-06,
Assessor's Parcel Number 323-09D-52, 59," amended to delete the requirement to
install two street lights. Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 6
COUNTY MAJOR USE PERMIT MODIFICATION P74-77{M2)
APPLICANT: ST. MICHAEL'S CATHOLIC PARISH
Mayor Goldsmith opened the public hearing. Staff report by City Manager
Bowersox. This is a request to construct a new sanctuary building to replace
the church which was destroyed by fire last year at 15546 Pomerado Road. Staff
recommends approval.
There was no one present wishing to speak.
Motion by Councilmember Higginson, seconded by Councilmember Emery to close the
public hearing, issue a Negative Declaration and adopt Planning Resolution No.
P-91-43, entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Poway,
California, Approving Modification of Major Use Permit P74-77, Assessor's Parcel
Number 275-460-26, 58." Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 7
MAJOR USE PERMIT P81-13 MODIFICATION
RANCHO ARBOLITOS SWIM & TENNIS CLUB
Mayor Goldsmith opened the public hearing. Staff report by City Manager
Bowersox. This is consideration of modification to the use permit issued to
Standard Pacific for the Rancho Arbolitos Swim & Tennis Club which was initiated
by staff in response to Standard Pacific's request to light the remaining three
tennis courts. Standard Pacific has requested continuance to August 6, 1991.
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There was no one present wishing to speak.
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Snesko to continue this
item to August 6, 1991. Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 8
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 85-03 MODIFICATION
MINOR DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 91-02
HILLSIDE/RIDGELINE
APPLICANT: JEANNE SHINNICK
Mayor Goldsmith opened the public hearing. Staff report by City Manager
Bowersox. This is a request to construct a 3,365 square foot single-family
residence and 833 square foot detached guest house at 15650 Boulder Mountain Road
at an elevation 51 feet higher than approved on the Tentative Tract Map. Staff
recommends approval.
There was no one present wishing to speak.
Motion by Councilmember Higginson, seconded by Councilmember Emery to close the
public hearing and adopt Planning Resolution No. P-91-44, entitled, "A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Poway, California, Approving
Tentative Tract Map 85-D3 Modification and Minor Development Review 91-02,
Assessor's Parcel Number 275-800-08." Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 9
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 91-07
MINOR DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 91-19
HILLSIDE/RIDGELINE
APPLICANT: LINDA & RICHARD SNYDER
Mayor Goldsmith opened the public hearing. Staff report by City Manager
Bowersox. This is a request to construct a 6,034 square foot single-family
residence and 1,264 square foot accessory unit at 14652 Sunset Mountain Way.
Staff recommends approval.
Speaking in favor of staff recommendation:
Linda Snyder, 17534 St. Andrews Drive, thanked staff for their help in the
process.
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Higginson to close the
public hearing and adopt Planning Resolution No. P-91-45, entitled,"A Resolution
of the City Council of the City of Poway, California, Approving Conditional Use
Permit 91-07 and Minor Development Review 91-19, Assessor's Parcel Number
278-280-32, 33." Motion carried unanimously.
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ITEM 10
SOVEREIGNTY ORGANIZATION
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. On June 18, 1991, a San Diego resident
addressed the City Council on behalf of the Sovereignty Organization and Tax
Movement. Staff reco~lwFlends monitoring this proposal if addressed by the League
of California cities. Council concurred.
ITEM 11
REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
REVISED CHARTER
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. He reviewed the proposed changes to the
Redevelopment Advisory Committee to expand it by four members and change the
title to Redevelopment and Housing. He pointed out that a majority of the
current eleven members are from the northern portion of the city and suggested
Council look at the mid section of the city for the new members.
Councilmember McIntyre pointed out that the Housing Element calls for the
Housing Committee to recommend criteria for sites suitable for the Affordable
Housing overlay and suggested that be spelled out in the charter.
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Snesko to adopt the
revised charter for the Redevelopment and Housing Advisory Committee amended as
suggested by Councilmember McIntyre. Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 12
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 1
ACQUISITION AGREEMENT
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. This is an amendment to the First
Amended and Restated Acquisition Agreement for Community Facilities District No.
i which allows C.F. Poway to be reimbursed for certain public improvements.
Staff recon~ends approval of the agreement and appropriation of the remainder of
the acquisition fund.
Motion by Councilmember Higginson, seconded by Councilmember Emery to approve
staff recommendation. Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 13
NOVICE SWIM PROGRAM
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. At the May 28, 1991 meeting, Council
directed staff to provide an update on the novice swim program once the bid for
operation was awarded. The United Poway Swim Club is operating the program and
staff will continue to monitor the program.
Council concurred to receive and file the report.
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ITEM 13.1
ORDINANCE NO. 341 - URGENCY
BRUSHING AND GRUBBING
Mayor Goldsmith read the title of Ordinance No. 341, "An Ordinance of the City
of Poway, California, Amending Chapters 16.40 and 16.44 of the Poway Municipal
Code Pertaining to Clearing, Brushing and Grubbing and Declaring the Urgency
Thereof."
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. Staff is rewriting the city's grading
ordinance, however as a result of the Old Coach Road lawsuit and to prevent
property owners from destroying habitat, there is an immediate need to have an
ordinance in place regulating clearing, brushing, and grubbing. Staff
recommends adoption of the urgency ordinance.
Motion by Councilmember, seconded by Councilmember, to adopt Ordinance No. 341
as an urgency measure. Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 31
CITY MANAGER ITEMS
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City Manager Bowersox stated the water savings for the week was 25% and the
monthly savings is 32% to date. Council asked about the timeframe for
digging wells in the City parks; plans for the package plant; and the seven
stage ordinance. Director of Public Services Archibald stated that bids
will be opened on July 23 for five test wells in city parks and the seven
stage ordinance will be before Council in six to eight weeks. City Manager
Bowersox stated the package plant is being held in inventory.
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City Manager Bowersox stated, in response to Council query recently, that
the population center of Poway is at the intersection of Poway Mesa Drive
and Hillndale.
C. City Manager Bowersox stated that construction began today on State Route 56
west of Pomerado Road.
ITEM 32
CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
Assistant City Attorney Smith requested the Council hold a closed session
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9{b){1), threatened litigation.
I~YOR AND CITY COUNCIL-INITIATED ITEt~
36. A)
Councilmember McIntyre stated she was absent from the June 25 City
Council meeting when water rates were adopted and expressed concern
that there was a policy shift regarding the funding of the Drought
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Assistance Response Team {DART} from water rates rather than from
reserves. Following discussion, motion by Councilmember McIntyre to
not fund DART from water rates, but from the reserves which will be
replenished by penalties. There was no second to the motion.
Bill Barnick, 14645 Sunrise Canyon Road, expressed concern over the
lack of water in case of a severe fire season.
B)
Councllmember McIntyre stated she had been contacted by the principal
of Valley School to attend a parents meeting regarding the children
traversing the bottom of Poway Creek to get to school. It was decided
that PUSD does provide bus service to all but the mobilehome park,
however there is interest in having a pedestrian bridge across the
creek for access to the Community Center and businesses on Poway Road.
Following discussion, motion by Councilmember McIntyre, seconded by
Councilmember Emery to conduct a survey of the residents on the south
side of Poway Creek to determine an appropriate location for a crossing
and add it to the "wish list" for capital improvements. Motion carried
unanimously.
Connie Shelley, 12844 Blanco Court, spoke in favor of the bridge.
c)
Councilmember McIntyre asked staff to report back regarding the letter
received from residents of Starridge Street regarding parking in their
cul-de-sac by park-goers. Director of Engineering Services Weston
stated it is scheduled to go to the Traffic Safety Committee first.
D)
Councilmember McIntyre requested a report on the Fourth of July
celebration in order to determine if this should be an annual event.
Council concurred that an annual celebration with fireworks would be
desirable. Staff will bring back a report.
37. Councilmember Snesko stated a computer in the City Council office with a
modem to access City Link would be desirable. City Manager Bowersox stated
the cost would be approximately $3,500.00. Motion by Councilmember Snesko,
seconded by Councilmember Emery to appropriate funds to provide a computer
with modem in the City Council's office. Motion carried unanimously.
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Goldsmith adjourned the meeting into closed session at 10:10 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Goldsmith called the meeting back to order at 10:55 p.m. with all
Councilmembers present and announced the City Attorney had been given direction
in closed session regarding threatened litigation.
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AIXIOURI~ENT
Upon motion by Councilmember Higginson, seconded by Councilmember Emery, Mayor
Goldsmith ordered the meeting adjourned to 4:30 p.m., July 18, 1991. The time
of adjournment was 10:55 p.m.
arjorie/ K.~Wahlsten, City Clerk
City of~_~y
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NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POWAY,
FOLLOWING ORDER:
JULY 16, 1991,
CALIFORNIA, WAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY
ADJOURNED PURSUANT TO THE
Dated: July 17, 1991
ORDER OF AD~OURNgEgT
Upon motion by Councilmember Higginson,
seconded by Councilmember Emery, Mayor
Goldsmith ordered the meeting adjourned to
4:30 p,m,, Thursd&~, Ouly 18, 1991
in the City Council Chambers, 13325 Civic
Center Drive, Poway, California. The
time of adjournment was 10:55 p.m.
Marjori/e ~. Wahlsten, City Clerk
City ot~_~ay, 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 July 17, 1991
j ri~e K~ Wahlsten, City Clerk
City of~ay, California