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&UGU~T ~?, 1991
The August 27, 1991, regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Poway, was called to order at 7:02 p.m., by Mayor Goldsmith at the City Council
Chambers, 13325 Civic Center Drive, Poway, California.
COUNCILNE~I)ER$ PRESENT AT ROLL CALL
Bob Emery, Don Higginson, Kathy McIntyre, Tony Snesko, Jan Goldsmith
STAFF NEI4BER$ PRESEHT
James Bowersox
Marjorie Wahlsten
Steve Eckis
Peggy Stewart
Bob Thomas
Mark Weston
Reba Wright-Quastler
Mark Sanchez
Steve Streeter
Garry MacPherson
Patrick Foley
City Manager
City Clerk
City Attorney
Director of Administrative Services
Director of Community Services
Director of Engineering Services
Director of Planning Services
Director of Safety Services
Assistant Director of Planning Services
DART Program Manager/Battalion Chief
Principal Management Analyst
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIAHCE
Deputy Mayor Emery led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESEHTATIOH
Mayor Goldsmith stated the presentation to Target Stores will be made on
September 3, 1991.
PUBLIC ORAL CONNUNICATIOH$
Mayor Goldsmith explained the procedure for Public Oral Communications. The
following persons were present to speak:
Orval Hill, 13001 Bowron Road, urged support of AB 1820 which would
move the California primary election from June to March in
presidential election years.
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Bea Reuel, 13710 Paseo Bonita, requested $900 to provide a quarterly
newspaper, Audubon Adventures, to the third graders in Poway
schools. Council approved funding for the publication in the
fourth and fifth grades last year. She stated the information
could be tied into field trips to Blue Sky Ranch.
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Stephanie Starks, 15005 Vali Hal Road, referring to the discussion at
the August 20, 1991 City Council meeting, stated she does not feel
homosexuality is not an appropriate issue for local government.
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Vlcki Lazowski, 14440 Golden Sunset Lane, referring to the discussion
at the August 20, 1991 City Council meeting, requested
Councilmember Snesko not use the Council meetings as a forum for
his religious beliefs. She also protested the tiered water rates.
Mayor Goldsmith asked City Manager Bowersox to clarify the water issues that
will be discussed at the September 17, 1991 meeting. City Manager Bowersox
stated the conservation rebate program, tiered rate structure, implementation
date of rate increases, conservation offset/capacity charge, and DART program
status are among the items to be presented for discussion.
The following speakers protested the tiered water rate structure and their
resulting high bills in spite of conservation efforts:
Jim Ames, 13774 Rostrata Road
Jim Melotti, 15485 Willow Ranch Trail
Larry Flickinger, 15456 Mesquite Tree Trail
Jerry Halamuda, 15476 Mesquite Tree Trail
Chris Graves, 15496 Mesquite Tree Trail
Barbara Whitaker, 15466 Mesquite Tree Trail
Coreen Gardella, 15467 Mesquite Tree Trail
Ronald Perloff, 14065 Willow Ranch Road
Rick Smith, 15486 Mesquite Tree Trail
William Hamill, 15457 Mesquite Tree Trail
DeBora Zangeneh, 15480 Willow Ranch Trail
Lyz Barawid, 15475 Willow Ranch Trail
RECE~ ANO ~,ALL TO ~RDER
Mayor Goldsmith recessed the meeting at 8:09 p.m., and called it back to order
at 8:15 p.m., with all Councilmembers present except Councilmember Snesko who
was out of the room.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember McIntyre, to adopt the
Consent Calendar as follows:
12. Approval of Minutes - City Council:
August 6, 1991, Regular Meeting
14. Ratification of Warrant Registers for August 7, 1991 (FY 90-91), and August
8, 1991 {FY 91-92).
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15. Denial of claim for damages from Pacific Bell.
16. Approval of city's investment report dated July 31, 1991.
16.1 Appropriation of $7,0D0 from the general fund for adult crossing guards at
various elementary schools.
Motion carried 4-0 with Councilmember Snesko out of the room.
{Councilmember Snesko re-entered the room at this point in the meeting.)
ITEM 5
WATER CONSERVATION OFFSET FEE
City Manager Bowersox stated staff is recommending the water conservation offset
fee be made a part of the base capacity fee for the purpose of water resource
development and will present that report on September 17, 1991.
Linda Brannon, city's representative on the San Diego County Water Authority
reviewed with the Council the issues currently being addressed on a regional
basis and stated the Authority has created a Water Resource Development
Committee and will be doing a six month study.
Speaking in opposition to the proposed fee:
Michael McFarland, 14455 Ipava Drive
In response to Council query, City Manager Bowersox stated any fee increase will
not affect the projects in the business park covered by development agreements.
Councllmember Snesko stated he had talked to a farmer in Arizona who suggested
tunneling between the headwaters of the Green, Madison, and Colorado Rivers for
a water source. City Manager Bowersox stated that will be posed to the Water
Authority for a response.
Motion by Councilmember Snesko, seconded by Councilmember McIntyre to direct
staff to incorporate the proposed conservation offset fee into the water system
base capacity fee for the purpose of water resource development and bring back
at a public hearing on September 17, 1991. Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 6
GENERAL PLAN - LAND USE ELEMENT
ITEM 7
GENERAL PLAN - HOUSING ELEMENT
Mayor Goldsmith opened the public hearing on Item 7. Item 6 is continued from
July 30, 1991. Public input can be received on either item or any other portion
of the General Plan.
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Vicki Lazowski, 14440 Golden Sunset Lane, expressed opposition to accessory
units.
City Manager Bowersox and City Attorney Eckis explained that accessory units are
allowed currently providing they meet the standards. State law requires that
they be allowed and gives the cities a list of items they can regulate,
including setbacks and design criteria. They are in the Housing Element as a
strategy to meet low and moderate income mandates.
Stephanie Starks, 15005 Vali Hai Road, requested the City Council move
aggressively on a single room occupancy {SRO) hotel.
Jack Mitchell, 13894 Putney Road, attorney representing the Palomar/Pomerado
Health System, withdrew their letter requesting changes and stated they will
continue to meet with staff as they develop a long-range master plan for their
facility and apply for any necessary changes in a future General Plan Amendment.
DeAnne Erickson, 15051Vali Hai Road, stated opposition to any increases in the
city's density by means of accessory units.
Betty Rexford, 11570 Creek Road, also stated opposition to accessory units and
suggested the city should fight the state's mandates on numbers of new low and
moderate income housing units.
Bruce Tarzy, 15912 Ranch Hollow Road, also stated opposition to accessory units.
Lynnette Perkes, 15832 Lime Grove Road, representing the Poway Civic
Association, asked the city to stand up for its local planning rights.
Gail Trunnell, 13314 Neddick Avenue, expressed opposition to accessory units and
asked the city to stand up for its local planning rights.
Jack Tripp, 16054 Stoney Acres Road, representing the Green Valley Civic
Association, expressed opposition to accessory units and suggested the city
fight the state's mandates.
Jerry Hargarten, 13622 Orchard Gate Road, stated the city should not be told how
to comply, for example new construction and certain densities for certain income
levels.
Council discussion included the efforts the city has made to protect existing
low and moderate income residents by purchasing the mobilehome parks and their
desire to maintain local control.
The following motions are direction to staff to change the draft for final
adoption on September 24, 1991.
Motion by Councilmember Higglnson, seconded by Councilmember McIntyre to remove
accessory structures as a strategy from the Housing Element. Motion carried
unanimously.
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Motion by Councilmember McIntyre, seconded by Councilmember Emery, to add the
statement to page VIII-7 that even after meeting the mandates, Poway will remain
a "housing rich" city. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Councllmember McIntyre, seconded by Councilmember Emery, to remove
"throughout the community" on page VIII-21 (7). Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Councilmember McIntyre, seconded by Councilmember Higginson to include
commercial land in Table VII-16 on Page VIII-21 as well as a discussion of the
mixed use concept. Motion carried 4-1 with Councilmember Emery voting "no."
Motion by Councilmember McIntyre, seconded by Councilmember Emery, to remove the
goal of achieving a jobs/housing balance. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Councilmember McIntyre, seconded by Councilmember Emery, to change
"needed" to "mandated" on page VIII-43. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Higginson to continue
consideration of the General Plan to September 24, 1991. Motion carried
unanimously.
RECE,~ AND ~.ALL TO ORDER
Mayor Goldsmith recessed the meeting at 10:25 p.m., and called it back to order
at 10:45 p.m., with all Councilmembers present.
ITEM 8
TAX RATES FOR BOND INTEREST & REDEMPTION
1991-92
Mayor Goldsmith opened the public hearing. Staff report by City Manager
Bowersox. There are outstanding bond issues from the Poway Municipal Water
District and Pomerado County Water District that require a tax rate to be
levied. Staff recommends adoption of the Resolution.
There was no one present wishing to speak.
Motion by Councllmember Higginson, seconded by Councilmember Snesko, to close
the public hearing and adopt Resolution No. 91-096, entitled, "A Resolution of
the City Council of the City of Poway, California, Estimating the Amount
Necessary to be Raised by Taxation for the Fiscal Year 1991-92 for Improvement
Districts of the City Formerly Known as Poway Municipal Water District and
Pomerado County Water District." Motion carried unanimously.
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ITEM 9
ORDINANCE NO. 343 - URGENCY
BRUSHING AND GRUBBING
Mayor Goldsmith opened the public hearing. Staff report by City Manager
Bowersox. On July 16, 1991, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 341 as an
urgency Ordinance to regulate the clearing, brushing, and grubbing of land. It
expires 45 days from adoption and this Ordinance will extend that Ordinance and
give staff the needed time to complete the comprehensive revision of the city's
grading ordinance. Staff recommends approval.
Doug Keyes, 6910 Miramar Road, San Diego, asked several questions regarding why
this is being adopted and how it will be implemented.
Motion by Councllmember Higglnson, seconded by Councllmember Emery, to close the
public hearing and adopt Ordinance No. 343, entitled, "An Ordinance of the City
of Poway, California, Extending Ordinance No. 341, Amending Chapters 16.40 and
16.44 of the Poway Municipal Code Pertaining to Clearing, Brushing and Grubbing
And Declaring the Urgency Thereof." Motion carried unanimously on a roll call
vote.
ITEM 10
PARTIAL WAIVER
POINT LOMA WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. Judge Brewster's decision of June 18,
1991 suggested there may be some merit for the City of San Diego to submit an
application for a waiver of secondary treatment requirements at the Point Loma
Wastewater Treatment Plant. The Clean Water Program Governance Advisory Group
requests support from member agencies. Staff recommends approval.
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Snesko to endorse the
pursuit of a partial waiver from secondary treatment requirements for the Point
Loma Wastewater Treatment Plant by the City of San Diego. Motion carried
unanimously.
ITEM 11
COUNTY TRANSIT BUSES
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. At the August 13, 1991 meeting, Council-
member Emery expressed concerns about the condition of the interior of local
buses, particularly graffiti. The present buses are due to be replaced in July,
1992 when the present contract expires. The contract allows two one-year exten-
sions if the parties can agree on conditions and staff recommends authorization
for negotiations with Mayflower Contract Services, Inc. for an additional two
year period. One of the conditions would be interiors designed to be resistant
to graffiti and vandalism.
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Council requested staff pursue natural gas as fuel for the new buses. There is
the possibility of a natural gas refueling facility at the Poway Unified School
District transportation center on Twin Peaks Road.
Motion by Councllmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember McIntyre to approve
staff recommendation. Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 11.1
TRAFFIC CONDITIONS - STARRIDGE PARK
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. The Traffic Safety Committee has
reviewed a resident request for special parking restrictions in front of the
houses on Starridge Street adjacent to Starridge Park. The Committee recommends
that staff hold a neighborhood meeting to discuss possible solutions.
Council concurred with the Committee's recommendation and to receive and file
the report.
ITEM 11.2
ANALYSIS OF ASSEMBLY BILL 101
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. In response to Council's request at the
August 20, 1991 meeting, staff has done an analysis of AB 101 and requests
direction from Council. AB 101 proposes to amend the Fair Employment and
Housing Act so that employment discrimination based on sexual orientation would
be prohibited. The bill was amended yesterday to remove references to
discrimination in housing.
Motion by Councilmember Snesko to oppose AB 101. There was no second to the
motion.
Motion by Councilmember McIntyre to take no position on AB 101 but give approval
to individual Councilmembers to make their individual positions known to the
legislature. There was no second to the motion.
ITEM 11.3
SMOKING PROHIBITIONS
Staff report by City Attorney Eckis. The City and County of San Diego have
amended their ordinances prohibiting smoking in certain public places and it is
appropriate that the City of Poway amend theirs in order to maintain county-wide
consistency. Staff recommends the City Council review the proposed changes and
set a public hearing.
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember McIntyre to approve
staff recommendation and send letters of opposition to SB 376 which would
preempt local jurisdictions from establishing smoking prohibitions. Motion
carried unanimously.
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ITEM 17
CITY MANAGER ITEMS
City Manager Bowersox stated that water conservation efforts had achieved a
33% savings last week and a 39% savings month to date.
City Manager Bowersox stated that the Air Force and Naval Academy water polo
teams will be practicing in our community pool on September 5 and 6.
City Manager Bowersox suggested the scheduled Thursday workshop be resched-
uled when all Councilmembers can be present. Council concurred that
changing the timing of this annual workshop to be prior to the budget
preparation would be advantageous.
NAYOR AND CZTY COUNCZL-ZNZTZATEO ZTEKS
19. A)
Councilmember Emery stated there were no items discussed at the August
22, 1991 Metropolitan Transportation Development Board meeting that
affected Poway.
B)
Councilmember Emery suggested the City explore the establishment of an
"Adopt-a-Park" program. Council concurred in referring this to the
Parks & Recreation Committee.
c)
Mayor Goldsmith announced the appointment of Scott Gray to the
Redevelopment and Housing Advisory Co~)idttee as Councilmember Snesko's
appointment.
AI~OLIRNNENT
Mayor Goldsmith stated that Harry "Bud" Barber, former General Manager of the
Poway Municipal Water District, had died on Sunday, August 25, 1991, and read a
Certificate of Commendation he presented to him last week. There will be a
trust fund established in his memory to provide funding for the new library.
The Friends of the Library, Poway Rotary, and Poway Valley Senior Citizens have
requested a section of the library be named in his honor.
Upon motion by Councilmember Higginson, seconded
to adjourn the meeting in memory of Bud Barber.
The time of adjournment was 11:35 p.m.
by Councilmember McIntyre,
Motion carried unanimously.
Marjorie I~. Wahlsten, City Clerk
City of Poway
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