CC 1991 09-17 CITY OF PO~Y,, CALIFORHIA
NIHUTE~ OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR NEETIHG
SEPTENBER 17, lg$1
The September 17, 1991, regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Poway, was called to order at 7:00 p.m., by Mayor Goldsmith at the Poway
Community Center, 13094 Bowron Road, Poway, California.
COUHClLNENBER$ PRESENT AT ROLL CALL
Bob Emery, Kathy McIntyre, Tony Snesko, Jan Goldsmith
COU~IL#EI~ER$ ABSENT AT ROLL CALL
Don Higginson (Mayor Goldsmith announced that there had been a death
in Councilmember's Higginson family and he was traveling to Utah
for the services.}
STAFF NENBEN$ PRESENT
James Bowersox
Marjorie Wahlsten
Steve Eckis
John Fitch
Peggy Stewart
Mark Weston
Reba Wright-Quastler
Alan Archibald
Mark Sanchez
Garry MacPherson
Rita Berglund
Penny Riley
Patrick Foley
Peter Moote
Janis Acosta
City Manager
City Clerk
City Attorney
Assistant City Manager
Director of Administrative Services
Director of Engineering Services
Director of Planning Services
Director of Public Services
Director of Safety Servcies
DART Program Manager/Battalion Chief
Customer Services Manager
Asst. DART Program Manager/Asst. Planner
Principal Management Analyst
Senior Management Analyst
Management Analyst
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Deputy Mayor Emery led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Goldsmith presented Certificates of Appreciation to Rex Brown and Paul
Chang for their monetary contributions to Comiiunity Days on behalf of A.D.I.
Properties, Parkway Business Centre, Tech Business Center and Poway Corporate
Center.
PUBLIC OPAL COHNUHICATIOH$
Mayor Goldsmith explained the procedure for Public Oral Communications.
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Bill Barnick, 14645 Sunrise Canyon Road, suggested the North County
Mayors meet regularly to foster regional cooperation as the South
County Mayors do. Mayor Goldsmith stated that the North County
Mayors and Managers meet, the East County Mayors meet and there is
also a coalition of mid-county community planning groups. Mr.
Barnick also protested spending general fund monies to benefit
individual neighborhoods by building walls, installing
landscaping, etc.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Councllmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Snesko, to adopt the
Consent Calendar, as follows:
Approval of Minutes - City Council:
August 27, 1991, Regular Meeting
10. Ratification of Warrant Register for August 29, lg91.
11.
Adoption of Resolution No. 91-100 entitled, "A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Poway, State of California, Ordering the Summary
Vacation of Water and Storm Drain Easements Located Within City of Poway
Tract 84-03, Map 1187 Filed in the Office of the County Recorder of San
Diego County as File No. 85-114066 on April 3, 1985, {Vacation No. 90-15),"
located on the east side of Pomerado Road, north of Gateway Park Road,
Gateway Medical Center.
12.
Adoption of Resolution No. 91-101, entitled, "A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Poway, California, Authorizing the Conveyance of
Lots 102, 103, and 104 of Pomerado Business Park, Tentative Tract Map
85-04, Unit 2, Map No. 12572 to CF Poway, Ltd."
14.
Approval of the following positions on pending legislation: support SB
1100 would prohibit non-sale distribution of smokeless tobacco or
cigarettes public property; ane support AB 2143 which is a clean-up measure
for court funding legislation which was adopted in July, 1991.
14.1 Adoption of Resolution No. P-91-59, entitled, "A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Poway, California, Approving Temporary Use Permit
91-47," for the Poway Days events to be held at various locations
throughout the City from September 21 to October 6, 1991.
Motion carried 4-0 with Councilmember Higginson absent.
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ITEM 4
WATER RATE BILLING STRUCTURE
Mayor Goldsmith opened the public hearing. Item introduced by City Manager
Bowersox. When the City Council adopted the tiered billing rates in May, they
relied on data from agencies with drought experience such as Santa Barbara and
Matin County. The community has responded to the call for conservation and
staff is now recommending a modification to the tiered structure and returning
the penalties of tiers 2 and 3 as a credit on future water bills to those who
conserved 20%.
Staff report by Director of Administrative Services Stewart. She cited the
community's conservations efforts since the San Diego County Water Authority
imposed a mandatory 20% reduction in April, 1991. The average gallons per day
consumption for all residential customers in July/August decreased from 922 in
1989, to 837 in 1990 {10%}, to 563 in 1991 {37%). She explained the various
recommendations to remove the inequities in the current billing system,
including basing tier on one unit per day, rather than a flat sixty units.
Currently sixteen water agencies in the County use a tiered water structure.
Director of Public Services Archibald spoke briefly about the management of Lake
Poway in terms of water use.
Lester Snow, General Manager of the San Diego County Water Authority, addressed
the City Council regarding the state-wide water situation and how Metropolitan
Water District {MWD), San Diego County Water Authority {SDCWA), and the local
water agencies interrelate. He stated that the state-wide water project is
going into this winter in better shape than last year. Council questioned him
regarding retaining 1989 as the base year to measure water conservation against;
what rate increases we can anticipate from MWD and SDCWA; use of a Public
Utilities Commission to oversee water agencies; and why City Council members are
prohibited from serving as SDCWA directors.
RECESS AND CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Goldsmith recessed the meeting at 8:25 p.m. and called it back to order at
8:33 p.m. with all Councilmembers present except Councilmember Higginson.
Speaking in opposition to staff recommendation:
Michael McFarland, 14455 Ipava Drive
Jim Melotti, 15485 Willow Ranch Trail
Alan Sugarman, 13385 Fallen Leaf Road,
Association
Ed Malone, 17150 Old Coach Road
Bill Barnick, 14645 Sunrise Canyon Road
Dennis Rogers, 1723 Casero
Green Environment
representing Green Valley Civic
Place, Escondido, representing Citizens for A
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Speaking in opposition to staff recommendation: {Continued)
Bill Hamill, 15457 Mesquite Tree Trail
Mike Fry, 12819 Selma Court
William Cox, 13595 Del Poniente Road, representing Del
Association
Bruce Tarzy, 15912 Ranch Hollow Road
Stephanie Starks, 15005 Vali Hal Road
DeAnne Erickson, 15051Vali Hal Road
Poniente Homeowners
Speakers comments included opposition to the tiered rates; city's responsibility
for creating this situation by zoning for large lots; need to become less depen-
dent on MWD and SDCWA; unfairness of levying penalties if 20% conservation goal
is reached; spread between what SDCWA charges the city and what the city charges
its customers; belief that citizens will continue conserving without tiered
pricing; and suggestion for multi-family units to have individual water meters.
Lester Snow responded to many of the comments by the speakers and the Council.
Speaking in opposition to staff recommendation:
DeBora Zanganeh, 15480 Willow Ranch Trail
RECESS AND CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Goldsmith recessed the meeting at 9:55 p.m. and called it back to order at
10:02 p.m. with all Councilmembers present except Councilmember Higginson.
Motion by Councilmember Snesko to eliminate the tiered billing, rebate all
penalties collected to date, and have a workshop soon to further discuss the
issue. Following discussion, Councilmember Snesko withdrew his motion.
Council discussed adopting the proposed revised tiered water rate structure and
suspending it as long the community conserved 20%; doing rate changes in January
rather than July; adding a line to the water bill to show what the target
conservation effort is for the next billing cycle for each account; and the
continuing need for maximum conservation efforts no matter how the water picture
improves.
Motion by Councilmember Snesko to eliminate the tiered water rate structure,
refund any second and third tier penalties paid to anyone who conserved 20% or
more. He then amended the motion to adopt the proposed tiered rate structure as
a temporary measure until a workshop can be held to decide all the issues.
There was no second to the motion.
Mayor Goldsmith read his proposal, and subsequently made it a motion, seconded
by Councilmember McIntyre, to close the public hearing and: 1) adopt the tiered
rate structure, without the surcharge, to be applied as long as the city is
under a 20% mandatory water conservation by MWD and SDCWA; 2) suspend the tiered
structure for all service types for the September/October billing cycle and bill
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all units at tier one ($1.172 per unit); 3} program the computer for all retro-
active billing adjustments under the new tiered rate structure and calculate
credits to be applied to the November/December billing cycle; 4) consider
suspension of tiered rate structure into the November/December billing cycle if
the community achieves a 20% or greater conservation level in September/October;
5) institute the tiered structure if the conservation level falls below 20% in
September/October for as long as MWD and SDWCA has a mandatory 20% conservation
requirement; and 6) hold a workshop the first part of November to review the
status of the conservation efforts. Motion carried 4-0 with Councilmember
Higginson absent.
City Manager Bowersox stated staff will place a confirming resolution on the
agenda at the next regular meeting.
RECESS AND CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Goldsmith recessed the meeting at 10:55 p.m and called it back to order at
11:05 p.m. with all Councilmembers present except Councilmember Higginson.
Llnda Brannon, city's representative on the San Diego County Water Authority
Board of Directors, reviewed the items she will be discussing at their Board
meeting this week as a result of this meeting, including: recommendation to
make a policy decision to set 1989 as the base year for water conservation
computations; request for information regarding how much agriculture would have
to conserve to provide 100% supply to the urban areas on a state-wide basis; and
requesting confirmation that as of October 1, 1991, the agencies will be on a 12
month accounting basis for determining conservation efforts and the billing
resulting therefrom.
ITEM 5
WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT FEE
Mayor Goldsmith opened the public hearing. Staff report by City Manager
Bowersox. The water connection base capacity fee is proposed for revision to
incorporate the cost of tertiary wastewater treatment and distribution, to be
known as a water resources development fee. It is proposed to be charged on the
water rather than sewer side since many of our larger properties have water
service, but are on septic systems. Staff recommends adoption of $1,195 per
EDU.
Speaking in opposition to staff recommendation:
John Seymour, 6336 Greenwich Drive, San Diego, representing the Construction
Industry Federation. He requested this item be continued until the San
Diego County Water Authority completes their study next spring.
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Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Mayor Goldsmith to close the public
hearing and adopt Resolution No. 91-102, entitled, "A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Poway, State of California, Adopting a Schedule of
Service Charges and Fees for Water Connections, Meters, and Installation of
Laterals, and Rescinding Resolution No. 89-099 of the City of Poway," to be
effective sixty days from adoption. Motion carried-4-0 with Councilmember
Higginson absent.
ITEM 6
VARIANCE 91-07
APPLICANT~ DOUGLAS AND PAULETTE CASADY
Mayor Goldsmith opened the public hearing. He apologize to the applicants for
not taking this item before the water rate hearing. Staff report by City
Manager Bowersox. This is a request for approval of an existing brick and wood
fence ranging from 7'3" to 11" in height where a 6 foot total height is the
maximum permitted at 14945 Amso Street. Staff recommends approval.
There was no one present wishing to speak.
Motion by Councilmember Snesko, seconded by Councilmember Emery, to close the
public hearing and adopt Planning Resolution No. P-gl-60, entitled, "A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Poway, California, Approving
Variance 91-07, Assessor's Parcel Number 314-632-42." Motion carried 4-0 with
all Councilmembers present except Councilmember Higginson.
ITEM 7
DROUGHT ASSISTANCE RESPONSE TEAM STATUS
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. The Drought Assistance Response Team has
been in existence for five months and has been extremely effective in water
conservation efforts in the City. At mid-year the eight employees will be
scaled down to five with certain employees going back to their original depart-
ments. The entire program will be evaluated for continuation during the next
fiscal year. Council concurred to receive and file the report.
ITEM 7.1
ARCHITECT'S REVIEW OF LIBRARY SITES
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. The Library Advisory Committee is
currently considering two sites, Midland Road and Western Lumber and there is a
question regarding how an ultimate-sized facility would fit on each site.
Requests for proposal are currently being received for an architect for the
library facility, but that process will not be completed until November, and it
is imperative that a final site be selected. This site analysis would facili-
tate this process. Staff recommends that the Director of Planning Services work
with an architect to review the candidate sites.
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Speaking in favor of staff recommendation:
Chris Ferguson, 13303 Lingre Avenue, Chairman of the Library Advisory
Committee
Mayor Goldsmith requested that staff give the Committee some information regard-
ing the impact of a library facility on the redvelopment of the Poway Road area.
The developer of the Creekside Plaza has indicated that a library is not an
asset to commercial development.
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember McIntyre to direct staff
to obtain the services of an architect for the review of candidate sites for the
construction of a community libary. Motion carried 4-0 with Councilmember
Higginson absent.
ITEM 7.2
VARIANCE 91-05/DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 9-30
REQUEST FOR REHEARING
APPLICANT: GABRIEL DEROSA
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. On September 3, 1991, the City Council
denied the request for an 8 foot encroachment of a 5,445 square foot addition to
a single family dwelling at 16637 Sagewood Lane. The applicant has filed a
request for a rehearing and staff recommends this be continued to September 24,
1991.
Motion by Councllmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Snesko to continue con-
sideration of the request for rehearing to September 24, 1991. Motion carried
4-0 with Councilmember Higginson absent.
ITEM 15
CITY MANAGER ITEMS
City Manager Bowersox stated that the water conservation efforts totaled 27% for
the past week and for the month to date.
City Manager Bowersox announced that the groundbreaking for South Poway
Expressway west of Pomerado Road will be held September 30 at 1:00 p.m.
ITEM 16
CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
City Attorney Eckis, responding to the City Council's request on September 10,
1991, presented a preliminary review of CalTrans claim of categorical exemption
from CEQA for the metering of the Poway Road/I-15 freeway onramp. We have not
received written documentation from the State Department of Planning and
Research that they granted an exemption, but those projects are specifically
exempt from the National Environmental Policy Act.
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AND C~TY COUNCZL-ZNZTZATED ZTEI~
17. Councllmember Emery asked about the status of removal of derelict earth
moving equipment on the Kuebler property at the end of Garden Road. City
Attorney Eckis stated he will report back next week.
18. Mayor Goldsmith stated he had received a complaint that Starridge Park is
being overwatered.
20. Councllmember Snesko stated that the infield of the Community Park ballfield
is "hard as a rock."
AI~IOURNgENT
Upon motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Snesko, Mayor
Goldsmith ordered the meeting adjourned. The time of adjournment was 11:45 p.m.
City of', PoWay
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