CC 1992 02-25 CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 25, 1gM2
The February 25, 1992, 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.
COUNCILMEMBERS 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
Peggy Stewart
Bob Thomas
Mark Weston
Reba Wright-Quastler
Alan Archibald
Steve Streeter
Peter Moote
Janis Acosta
City Manager
City Clerk
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
Assistant Director of Planning Services
Senior Management Analyst
Management Analyst
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Deputy Mayor McIntyre led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATION
Mayor Goldsmith presented plaques of appreciation to Lisa Lucas who served on the
Business Advisory Committee and Linda Sullivan, Elaine Jeter, Candy Ketterman,
and Marilyn Heid who served on the Day Care Task Force. Other Committee members
who were not able to be present to receive their plaques included: Paul Grimes
and Neville Bothwell, Redevelopment and Housing Advisory Committee; Jim Faaborg
and Stan Kaminski, Business Advisory Committee; Leesa Fitch, Gail Short-Jacobson,
Beth Caneva, Connie Youngkin, Elizabeth Reardon, Terri Boyer and Leslie Fausset
of the Day Care Task Force.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Goldsmith explained the procedure for Public Oral Communications. The
following persons were present wishing to speak:
Orval Hill, 13001Bowron Road, encouraged citizens to register to vote and
expressed appreciation for the Poway Valley Senior Citizens and Poway
Chamber of Commerce.
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Bill Barnick, 14645 Sunrise Canyon Road, expressed opposition to spending
tax dollars for projects like the Hilltop Circle sewer since he feels
funds should be spent for the general good, not just a few citizens. He
also expressed opposition to using the old County dump site on Espola Road
for reclamation activities.
Jim Francis, 14623 Sunrise Canyon Road, protests tax funds being used to
benefit particular property owners.
Mayor Goldsmith requested a workshop to discuss priorities for spending
redevelopment funds, particularly since we will soon be ready for the "second
round" of improvement projects. City Manager Bowersox will report back regarding
the generation and use of redevelopment monies.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Snesko pulled item 20.1 from the Consent Calendar. Motion by
Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Higginson, to approve the Consent
Calendar as follows:
12.
Approval of Minutes - City Council
January 30, 1992, Adjourned Regular Meeting
February 4, 1992, Regular Meeting
14. Ratification of Warrant Register for February 6, 1992.
(401-10)
15. Denial of claim for damages: Sharareh Dehghani.
(704-13)
16. Approval of City's Investment Report for January 31, 1992.
(408-01)
17.
Adoption of Resolution No. 92-038, entitled, "A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Poway, California Authorizing the City Department
Head to Destroy City Records After the Same are no Longer Required."
(304-03)
18. Approval of community events sign kiosk program and authorization to
proceed with request for proposals. (102-05)
19.
Adoption of Resolution No. P-92-09, entitled, "A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Poway, California, approving Temporary Use Permit
92-03," for the Inamori Golf Classic to be held at StoneRidge Country Club
from February 29 to March 8, 1992. (203-07)
20.
Acceptance of street improvements on Garden Road from Poway Road to 130'
east of Acton Avenue from William Kirchnavy Construction, Inc.;
authorization for the City Clerk to record a Notice of Completion and the
City Attorney to deal with the bonding company for proper resolution of
all stop notices. (602-01, #139R)
Motion carried unanimously.
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ITEM 5 (701-04)
ORDINANCE NO. 352 - SECOND READING
SPEED LIMITS ON STOWE DRIVE
Mayor Goldsmith read the title of Ordinance No. 325, "An Ordinance of the City
of Poway, California, Adding to Section 10.32.230 of the Poway Municipal Code
Establishing Speed Limits on Stowe Drive Between Community Road and Pomerado
Road." City Manager Bowersox noted the speed limit will be 45 miles per hour.
There was no one present wishing to speak.
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Higginson, to waive
further reading, close the public hearing and adopt Ordinance No. 325. Motion
carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
ITEM 6 (203-01)
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 85-03 MODIFICATION 2
MINOR DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 91-55
APPLICANT; GILBERT & SHIRLEY VASQUEZ
City Manager Bowersox stated Mr. Vasquez is ill and has requested a three week
continuance. Motion by Councilmember Snesko, seconded by Councilmember Emery to
continue this item to March 17, 1992. Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 7 (701-09)
BUSINESS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ANNUAL REPORT
Staff report by Director of Administrative Services Stewart. The Chair and Vice
Chair of the Committee were unable to be present to present their report.
Director Stewart highlighted the Committee's accomplishments during 1991
including the implementation of the Comprehensive Marketing Plan. They received
700 responses to the shopping survey included in the city-wide mailer and are
compiling the results for a report to the City Council. The Committee is
requesting a joint workshop with the City Council to discuss goals.
Council concurred to receive and file the Committee's report and hold the
workshop soon in order to discuss strategies for "Shop Poway" month in May.
ITEM 8 (701-09)
DAY CARE TASK FORCE FINAL REPORT
Item introduced by Director of Planning Services Wright-Quastler. Linda
Sullivan, Chairperson of the Committee, presented their report. The Committee's
recommendations include formation of an independent commission to deal with day
care issues; establish a community education program concerning day care issues;
monitor legislation concerning dependent care; establish a toy and equipment
library; and designate a site in South Poway for a day care center.
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Speaking in favor of committee's recommendation:
Norm Hosler, 14746 Dash Way
Following discussion, motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember
Snesko to thank the Committee for their work and facilitate the organization of
an independent body that would take over the remaining Committee recommendations
except the designation of a site in South Poway which is a City Council
responsibility. Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 9 (705-00)
ANNEXATION POLICIES
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS
Item introduced by City Manager Bowersox. Staff report by Director of Public
Services Archibald. At the January 21, 1992 meeting, the City Council directed
staff to modify the current policy of annexing single family minor development
reviews, room additions, and small subdivisions that do not have a direct benefit
from LMD facilities. Staff has proposed a new policy requiring subzones for
industrial/commercial properties, and 50% assessments for subdivisions of 5 lots
or more that do not have direct benefit. The Landscape Maintenance District
Advisory Committee voted unanimously to oppose the changes except putting
commercial/industrial in subzones.
Speaking in opposition to staff recommendation:
Gordon Meyer, 14302 Sandhill Road, Chairman of the LMD Advisory
Committee
Jim Keeley, 15815 Riparian Way, member of the Committee. He suggested
the Council meet with the Committee in an effort to achieve
fairness
Councilmember McIntyre suggested a committee consisting of herself, Director of
Public Services Archibald, Gordon Meyer and Jim Keeley meet to prepare an agenda
for a joint Council/Committee workshop. Council concurred.
Motion by Councilmember McIntyre, seconded by Councilmember Emery to adopt
Resolution No. 92-039, entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City
of Poway, California, Approving New and Amended Policies for the Landscape
Maintenance Districts and Rescinding Resolution No. 90-144," de-annex those lots
that do not fall under the amended policy; and set up a joint workshop with the
LMD Committee. Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 10 (203-24)
RECYCLING CENTER IMPROVEMENTS
POWAY HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC BOOSTERS
Staff report by Director of Planning Services Wright-Quastler. When the Music
Boosters applied for a Minor Conditional Use Permit for the use of the Garden
Road site as a recycling center, it was intended to be a temporary location and
the conditions imposed related to the use, not improvements to the property.
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They are now looking at this site as a permanent one and staff has told them what
conditions would be recommended, including a masonry wall separating the property
from the residential uses to the south. The Music Boosters have indicated they
will have difficulty in paying for these improvements and have requested help
from the city. In particular, the city will be receiving tonnage grant revenue
from the County based on the amount of material the Music Boosters program is
diverting from the waste stream.
City Manager Bowersox noted that the Music Boosters have contracted with IMS to
operate the glass, aluminum, and plastic recycling program at the site.
John Baildon, 12709 Corte Rayito, Chair of the Music Boosters Recycling
Committee, discussed their current situation.
Peter Neild, 13131 Golden Way, adjacent property owner to the recycling center
cited the noise and trash from the center and urged Council to require a wall to
be constructed soon.
Following discussion, motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember
McIntyre to direct staff to prepare a plan for financing the improvements with
cooperation from the property owner, IMS, the Band Boosters and the City. Motion
carried unanimously.
ITEM 11 (203-02)
GRADING ON TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 91-04
Staff report by Director of Planning Services Wright-Quastler. On February 11,
1992, Robert Hessler, 15497 Oakstand Court, addressed the City Council regarding
his concern over the elevation of a recently graded lot adjacent to his property,
particularly since the notice regarding the public hearing to consider the
tentative parcel map did not state anything about grading. Staff recommends
modifying future public notices to more fully address site development impacts
and carefully review the future minor development review for Mr. Pierson's parcel
adjacent to Mr. Hessler.
Director of Engineering Services Weston stated that the elevation of Mr.
Hessler's pad is 912' and Mr. Pierson's is 911' and presented pictures showing
the two properties. The grading plan was approved in accordance with the
approved tentative parcel map and there are no current city policies regarding
view preservation.
Council concurred that the notice needs to be more explicit, including maps that
more adequately represent what is being proposed.
Robert Hessler, 15497 Oakstand Court, suggested the city staff needs more
sensitivity to aesthetics and asked that the city pay for lowering the eastern
portion of the Pierson's lot and require any home proposed on the lot be moved
as far west as possible. He cited his attempts to get a response from staff
while the grading was going on and stated Mr. Pierson had been willing to make
changes.
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Douglas Pierson, 14082 Valley Springs Road stated he can't afford the time or
money to make any changes at this late date.
Following discussion, motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember
Snesko, to adopt staff recommendation; meet with the two property owners
regarding the Minor Development Review; expedite any changes Mr. Piersen might
decide to make to the grading; and improve the maps used in future notices,
including showing contours. Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 11.1 (1503-29)
EMERGENCY SUPPLY OF TREATED WATER FOR RAMONA
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. Ramona Municipal Water District has
requested Poway treat water for them during the February 23 to February 28
treated water aqueduct shutdown. Staff recommends approval of their request and
that staff begin negotiations with them for an emergency treated water supply
agreement. In the event both the treated and untreated aqueducts were shut down,
water could be treated from Lake Ramona and Lake Poway to serve both communities.
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Higginson to adopt staff
recommendation. Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 20.1 (602-01, #161R)
AWARD OF BID
POWAY ROAD WEST STREET IMPROVEMENTS
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. Bids were received for the Poway Road
street improvements from Oak Knoll Road to the west city limits, including
medians, traffic signal, sidewalks and wall on the north side. The low bid from
Southland Paving, Inc. was approximately $100,000 below the engineer's estimate.
Councilmember Snesko asked about the location of the wall and how many trees
would be removed. He stated he is opposed to the project if the wall is too
close to the street and causes a closed in effect for this entrance to Poway.
Director of Engineering Services Weston stated staff had worked with each
property owner to locate the wall on their property and in some cases it would
be five feet behind the sidewalk and in others would be at the current location.
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Snesko to continue this
item to March 3, 1992 in order to look at the wall's proposed location. Motion
carried unanimously.
ITEM 21
CITY MANAGER ITEMS
A. City Manager Bowersox reported that water conservation efforts for the
month total 32% with 57% for the week.
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City Manager Bowersox announced that Yolanda Collins, currently Sheriff's
Lieutenant in Poway, has been promoted to Captain and will be commanding
the Poway sub-station. Captain Dave Bliss will be transferred.
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL-INITIATED ITEMS
23. A)
Councilmember Emery stated he had attended the Governor's Growth
Management Conference in Sacramento last week. The Governor did not have
a plan to present, but the League of California Cities presented a draft
of their plan and he will distribute summaries to the Council.
B)
Councilmember Emery requested
a civic reserve similar to
volunteers that could be trai
a goal be added to the list to create
the Sheriff's reserve consisting of
ned to work in the city's parks.
c)
Councilmember Emery asked if there was a Capital Improvement
Project planned that would finish off the sections of sidewalks
on Espola Road between Valle Verde Road and the Lutheran church.
City Manager Bowersox stated he would report back.
D) Councilmember Emery requested a map in the City Council Chambers showing
the Redevelopment Agency boundaries.
24.
Mayor Goldsmith stated he has received complaints from residents on Old
Community Road regarding skateboarders on that street behind the new wall
and asked staff to investigate.
27.
Councilmember Snesko stated that teens gather near Gordon's Grocery on
Garden Road on Friday nights waiting for someone to buy them alcoholic
beverages and requested the street lights in that area be repaired and
perhaps a new one be added to give better lighting in the area.
ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Snesko, Mayor
Goldsmith ordered the meeting adjourned. The time of adjournment was 9:40 p.m.
sten, City Clerk
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