CC 1991 10-29 CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 29, 1991
The October 29, 1991, regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Poway,
was called to order at 7:05 p.m., by Mayor Goldsmith at the City Council Chambers,
13325 Civic Center Drive, Poway, California.
COUNCILMENBERS PRESENT AT ROLL CALL
Bob Emery, Don Higginson, Kathy McIntyre, Tony Snesko, Jan Goldsmith
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
James Bowersox
Marjorie Wahlsten
Steve Eckis
John Fitch
Bob Thomas
Mark Weston
Reba Wright-Quastler
Alan Archibald
Steve Streeter
Dave Bliss
David Narevsky
Janis Acosta
City Manager
City Clerk
City Attorney
Assistant City Manager
Director of Community Services
Director of Engineering Services
Director of Planning Services
Director of Public Services
Asst. Director of Planning Services
Sheriff's Captain
Redevelopment Manager
Management Analyst
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Deputy Mayor Emery led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC ORAL COMHUNICATIONS
Mayor Goldsmith explained the procedure for Public Oral Communications.
one present wishing to speak.
There was no
~NDAR
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Higginson, to approve the
Consent Calendar as follows:
12.
13.
14.
Ratification of warrant register - October 10, 1991 (401-10}
Approval of city's investment report - September 30, 1991. {408-01)
Appropriation of $9,0Q0 from the Unappropriated Park Improvement Fund for
the drinking fountain and tot lot sand at Community Center, and pay phone
at Garden Road Park. (401-13)
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15. Adoption of Resolution No. P-91-71, entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Poway, California, Approving Temporary Use Permit 91-12 Assessor's
Parcel Number 320-031-01," for a materials handling yard for the Public Services
Department on Lots 51-53 of the Poway Corporate Center within the South Poway
Business Park. {203-07)
16. Adoption of Resolution No. 91-122, entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Poway, California Approving Amendments to the South Poway Specific
Plan (SPA 84-01R AND 84-01S)." (203-21)
17. Receive and file report regarding a Multiple Dwelling Unit Cable Service and
Access Agreement Bulk Contract program from Cox Cable to provide reduced fees for
Poway Redevelopment mobilehome park residents. {1206-01)
18. Receive and file report regarding the 1991 summary of legislative action.
(701-11)
ITEM 4 (203-01)
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 89-04
TIME EXTENSION
AVIANO/BOTHWELL, APPLICANTS
Mayor Goldsmith opened the public hearing. Staff report by City Manager Bowersox.
This is a request for a one-year time extension for the subdivision of 9.5 acres into
13 lots on the east and west sides of Pomerado Road at its intersection with Stowe
Drive. Staff recommends approval.
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. P-91-72, entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Poway, California, Approving Tentative Tract Map 89-04, Assessor's
Parcel Numbers 317-232-05, 08, 09, 16, 17, 29; 317-242-03, 05." Motion carried
unanimously.
ITEM 5 (203-01)
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 85-03/
MINOR DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 91-55
GILBERT VASQUEZ, APPLICANT
Mayor Goldsmith opened the public hearing. Staff report by City Manager Bowersox.
This is a request to construct an 8,500 square foot single family residence on a 35
acre property located at the terminus of Boulder Mountain Road. The applicant's
representative has requested a continuance. Staff recommends approval.
David Larkin, 969 Vale Terrace, Suite D, Vista, requested this item be continued to
November 19, 1991 and signed a waiver of time limits.
Motion by Councilmember Higginson, seconded by Councilmember Emery to continue
consideration of this item to November 19, 1991. Motion carried unanimously.
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ITEM 6 (203-04)
VARIANCE 91-06
PENASQUITOS CONGREGATION OF
JEHOVAH WITNESS, APPLICANT
Mayor Goldsmith opened the public hearing. Item introduced by City Manager Bowersox.
Staff report by Director of Planning Services Wright-Quastler. This is a request to
reduce the required 50 foot setback to 19 feet from adjacent residential zone for a
proposed two story addition to an existing worship hall at 12337 Meadowbrook Lane.
Staff recommends approval.
Speaking in favor of staff recommendation:
Ken Chervish, P.O. Box 2985, Escondido. He clarified that the second story has
an overhang that will bring it within 16 feet of the property line. Director of
Planning Services Wright-Quastler stated this is permitted under the Zoning Code.
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Higginson to close the public
hearing and adopt Planning Resolution No. P-91-73, entitled, "A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Poway, California, Approving Variance 91-06, Assessor's Parcel
Number 317-031-36." Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 7 (203-11)
UPDATED GENERAL PLAN
SECTION I - TEXT
Mayor Goldsmith stated that this public hearing was continued from October 22, 1991.
Item introduced by City Manager Bowersox. On October 22, the City Council referred the
proposed criteria for the selection of affordable housing sites back to the
Redevelopment and Housing Advisory Committee for review. Duke Ayers, 15230 Vali Hal
Road, representing the Committee, presented their report, particularly the revised
definition of "compatible," and revised statement that the sites selected should be
distributed so as to not overly impact any one area.
Staff report by Director of Planning Services Wright-Quastler. She reviewed the
various proposed changes as a result of citizen input and Council discussion, including
a limit of 8 and 6 times density increases allowed with the AH overlay over surrounding
residential properties.
Council discussed with the City Attorney the issues of making the Housing Element
conform with the Bergeson bill requirements for this five year period, the consequences
if we do not comply, and strategies for the next five year period.
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Speaking in opposition to staff recommendation: Bruce Tarzy, 15952 Ranch Hollow Road
Mike Fry, 12819 Selma Court, President of Poway Civic Association
Jerry Hargarten, 13622 Orchard Gate Road, representing Green Valley Civic
Association, presented a written request for several changes.
Lynette Perkes, 15832 Lime Grove Road
Randy Wilkins, 14617 Acton Court
Susan Callery, 13065 Edina Way
Speakers expressed concern over the Bergeson bill and its mandates for providing new
housing units and its effect on the quality of life.
RECESS AND CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Goldsmith recessed the meeting at 9:06 p.m. and called it back to order at 9:18
p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
ITEM 7 - UPDATED GENERAL PLAN (CONTINUED)
SECTION II - ZONE CHANGES
Zone Chanqe 91-01A - Nature Conservancy
Director of Planning Services Wright-Quastler stated that staff would recommend that
this property be left as is until we make the determination on whether we're going to
acquire it.
Speaking in favor of staff recommendation:
Wayne Brechtel, 380 Stevens Avenue, Solana Beach
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Higginson, to tentatively
agree to leave this property as Open space. Motion carried unanimously.
Zone Chanqe 91-01B - Briqhton Avenue
Councilmember Emery stated he would disqualify himself from this item because of his
economic interest in a coach in the Poinsettia Mobile Home Park.
Director of Planning Services Wright-Quastler stated there are six parcels north of
Edgemoor, fronting on Brighton, that are split zoned commercial and RS-7. Staff
recommends they be rezoned to all RS-7.
Speaking in opposition to staff recommendation:
Roger Mohling, 13911 York Avenue, member of the Old Poway Specific Plan
Advisory Committee, suggested the Council look at a mixed use
project for these properties.
Gordon Carter, 17435 Highland Valley Road, Ramona
Roger Carpenter, 14046 Brighton Avenue
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Following discussion Council concurred to leave as is until staff can meet with the
property owners to see if there is an interest in combining the properties to create
a mixed use project.
Zone Chanqe gl-01C - Boca Raton and Del Paso
Director of Planning Services Quastler stated there are seventeen parcels located in
the StoneRidge area that are RS-4 and staff is recommending they be rezoned RS-2 to be
consistent with the rest of StoneRidge.
There was no one present wishing to speak.
Motion by Councilmember Higginson, seconded by Councilmember McIntyre to tentatively
approve ZC 91-01C. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Higginson to continue Section
II to November 5, 1991. Motion carried unanimously.
Section I - Continued
(Councilmember Snekso left the meeting at 9:50 p.m. due to illness.)
Council concurred to have staff review the proposal from the civic associations and
include as many as possible in the text; to include the criteria for the AH overlay in
the cover memo to the Committee with the list of sites, which is an appendix to the
Housing Element, not a part of the General Plan; and to docket a discussion for the
future regarding a strategy for coping with the Bergeson bill five years from now.
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember McIntyre to continue this item
to November 5, 1991. Motion carried 4-0 with Councilmember Snesko absent.
ITEM 8 (701-04)
ORDINANCE NO. 345 - FIRST READING
GRADING
Mayor Goldsmith opened the public hearing and read the title of Ordinance No. 345, "An
Ordinance of the City of Poway, California, Amending Title 16 of the Poway Municipal
Code Regarding Grading and Adding Regulations and Permit Requirements for Clearing and
Grubbing." Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. Staff has revised Title 16 of the
Municipal Code regarding grading in an effort to provide more protection from
environmental damage to sensitive lands, and to clarify existing regulations.
There was no one present wishing to speak.
Motion by Councilmember Higginson, seconded by Councilmember McIntyre to issue a
Negative Declaration, waive further reading and set second reading of Ordinance No. 345
for November 12, 1991. Motion carried unanimously.
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ITEM 9 (701-04)
ORDINANCE NO. 346 - FIRST READING
CEMETERIES
Mayor Goldsmith opened the public hearing and read the title of Ordinance No. 346, "An
Ordinance of the City of Poway, California, Rescinding and Replacing Chapter 13.12 of
the Poway Municipal Code Regarding Changes in Submittal and Public Notice Requirements
for Cemeteries." Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. The revised ordinance will
eliminate current permit application requirements which staff feels are excessive and
unnecessary.
There was no one present wishing to speak.
Motion by Councilmember Higginson, seconded by Councilmember McIntyre to issue a
Negative Declaration, waive further reading and set second reading for November 12,
1991. Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 10 (1204-05)
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FEES
Mayor Goldsmith opened the public hearing. Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. The
city's current specifications allow for two types of backflow prevention devices.
Staff is recommending this be changed to require the reduced pressure principal device
only. The resolution containing the fees is the same resolution with water service
connection fees which was recently adopted and objected to by the Construction Industry
Federation. We have received the same letter from CIF even though this is a separate
issue. Staff will continue to work with the CIF regarding the water resource
development charge.
There was no one present wishing to speak.
Motion by Councilmember Higginson, seconded by Councilmember McIntyre to close the
public hearing and adopt Resolution No. 91-123, 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. 91-102," and Resolution No. 91-124, entitled, "A Resolution
of the City Council of the City of Poway, California, Successor Agency to the Poway
Municipal Water District Amending Section 11.13 of Resolution No. 907-77 Establishing
Rules and Regulations Governing Water Service." Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 11 (1402-02)
USE OF REDEVELOPMENT FUNDS
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. At the October 1, 1991, City Council meeting,
staff was instructed to prepare an analysis of the potential use of redevelopment funds
to lease the former Longs Drugs site as a library. The preliminary answer is that
funds can be used, subject to conditions.
Council concurred to receive and file the report.
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ITEM 19
CITY MANAGER ITEM
City Manager Bowersox stated that the water conservation efforts reached 36% last week,
resulting in a month to date savings, as of today, of 20.5%.
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL-INITIATED ITEM~
21A. Councilmember Emery cited a newspaper article he had read recently regarding our
recycling program and asked for a status report since we should be moving forward
more quickly that stated in that article. City Manager Bowersox stated staff
will present a report with a timeline on December 3.
Mayor Goldsmith stated that part of the issue is the transfer of North County's
trash to South Bay. The North County Coalition wants to use SANDAG's resolution
process and the Council concurred to be a part of this process.
21B. Councilmember Emery reported on the October 24, 1991 meeting of the Metropolitan
Transit District Board when they discussed the "Little Italy" proposed trolley
line. MTDB wants an overhead line to reduce traffic congestion on Grape and
Hawthorne Streets. The community wants it to be at grade to not divide the
community and impact the view of the harbor. A compromise is to underground at
Grape and Hawthorne and overhead at Laurel, but the cost is greater. Following
discussion, motion by Councilmember Higginson, seconded by Mayor Goldsmith to
support the over\under concept as a first priority if the funding can be found
from the City of San Diego or the Port District, and at grade as second priority.
Motion carried 3-0 with Councilmember Snesko absent and Councilmember McIntyre
disqualified due to a potential conflict of interest. (1503-26)
22A. Mayor Goldsmith reported that the SANDAG Board voted unanimously to transfer
funds from the Poway Grade project to the South Poway Expressway. He also stated
that the issue of mass transit on 1-15 will be discussed at their November 22
meeting.
22B. Mayor Goldsmith requested the item regarding comments to the Regional Growth
Management Plan be placed on the November 5, 1991 agenda. SANDAG will be
considering this at their November 22, 1991 meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Goldsmith adjourned the meeting at 11:05 p.m., on motion by Councilmember Emery,
seconded by Councilmember Higginson.
Marjori~Wah s~ten, City Clerk
City of~y
minutes\lO-29-91 .c
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