CC 1992 03-10 CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 10, lgg2
The March 10, 1992, 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.
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
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
Management Analyst
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Deputy Mayor McIntyre led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC OPAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Goldsmith explained the procedure for Public Oral Communications.
following persons were present wishing to speak:
The
Jack Mitchell, 13894 Putney Road, representing the Cobblestone Creek
Homeowners Association, showed a video of Poway Creek flowing across
Cobblestone Creek Road south of Poway Road after a rain and requested the city
assist the residents in constructing a bridge across the creek at this
location. City Manager Bowersox stated staff will report back in no more than
three weeks. Councilmember Snesko requested the report include a count of
other streets that would benefit from bridges across Poway Creek.
Harry George, 14110 Palisades Drive, expressed concern regarding the asphalt
failures in the Rancho Arbolitos subdivision, and the increase in traffic on
Palisades Drive. City Manager Bowersox stated staff has been working with
Standard Pacific and will report back in four weeks.
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Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Snesko, to approve the
Consent Calendar as follows:
Approval of Minutes - City Council:
February 18, 1992, Regular Meeting
10. Ratification of Warrant Register - February 20, 1992.
(401-10)
11.
Adoption of Resolution No. 92-042, entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Poway, California Supporting Senate Bill 1225 Endorsing the
Creation of the San Diego Area Wastewater Management District." 1503-17)
12.
Approval of one-year extensions for landscape maintenance contracts with
Heaviland Enterprises, Inc. who maintains Pomerado Business Park (87-1); Twin
Peaks Plaza, Poway 16 (83-1); Stone Canyon Ranch, Piedmont Park (86-1); and
New Way Professional Landscape, Inc. who maintains Rancho Arbolitos, Adobe
Ridge, the Colonies, Park Village, Woodland Hills, Rio Court, Country Creek
(83-1); Bridlewood (86-1); and The Pond (86-3).
(602-01, #676, #692, #745, #855, #875)
13.
Adoption of Resolution No. 92-043, entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Poway, California Establishing a No Parking Zone on Garden Road
near Poway Road." (1163-01)
14.
Award of bid for landscape maintenance services for Landscape Maintenance
District 83-1 (Camino del Norte and Gateway/La Manda) to Heaviland
Enterprises; Landscape Maintenance District 86-1 (The Grove and Serenata),
Landscape Maintenance District 86-2A & B (Sunrise Ranch, Silver Ridge and
Sycamore Creek) to Pac West Land Care; and Center for the Performing Arts to
New Way Professional Landscape Services.
(602-01, #915, #916, #917, #918)
16.
Award of bid for construction of Lake Poway Group Picnic Area to James Flippen
Engineering in the amount of $88,521.48 and appropriate $14,000 from
unappropriated fund balance. (602-01, #914)
Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 5 (203-08)
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 91-17
MINOR DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 91-75
APPLICANT; JOSEPH BAYANI
Mayor Goldsmith opened the public hearing. Staff report by City Manager Bowersox.
This is a request to remodel and add 1,396 square feet to an existing duplex which
will include the construction of a second story located at 13225-13227 Fred Drive.
Staff recommends approval.
There was no one present wishing to speak.
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In response to Council query, City Manager Bowersox stated the owner has been
informed that this site is on the list of potential affordable housing sites.
Motion by Councilmember McIntyre, seconded by Councilmember Nigginson, to issue a
Negative Declaration, close the public hearing and adopt Resolution No. P-92-11,
entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Poway, California
Approving Conditional Use Permit 91-17 and Minor Development Review 91-75,
Assessor's Parcel Number 317-520-20." Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 18A (602-01, #832)
SAN MARCOS DEVELOPMENT V. CITY OF POWAY
City Attorney Eckis stated this item was continued from March 3, 1992 in order for
a full Council to be present. He reviewed the terms of the settlement agreement in
the lawsuit with the Bank of Sam Diego (San Marcos Development) regarding the
northwest and southwest corners of Camino del Norte and Pomerado Road and the
proposed reconfiguration of lots on the southwest corner. A map has not been
submitted on this piece, however, the other terms of the agreement are ready to be
implemented, including dedication of open space on the northwest corner to the city
and deeding the city's owned parcel at 12324 Oak Knoll Road to San Marcos
Development. Staff recommends the Council authorize the transfer of the Oak Knoll
property on the condition that the proceeds of any sale be held in escrow until
transfer of the open space parcel on the southwest corner of Camino del Norte and
Pomerado Road is recorded.
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Higginson, to approve staff
recommendation. Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 18B (1002-01)
CLOSED SESSION/ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY
LONG'S DRUG STORE, 13536 POWAY ROAD
City Attorney Eckis requested a closed session pursuant to Government Code §54956.8
to instruct the City's negotiator, City Manager Bowersox, regarding the acquisition
of the Long's Drug Store building. Mayor Goldsmith called for a closed session at
7:30 p.m.
Mayor Goldsmith called the meeting back to order at 8:00 p.m. with all
Councilmembers present. City Attorney Eckis stated that the City Manager had
reviewed the status of negotiations with the City Council in closed session and they
wish to hold their discussion and make their decision in public session.
City Manager Bowersox reported that Long's Drugs currently has a ten year lease on
the property owned by the Ohio State Teachers Retirement System which the
Redevelopment Agency desires to purchase to use as a library. Long's has accepted
an offer of $1.6 million, contingent upon the Council's approval.
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Following discussion, motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember
Higginson, to approve the purchase of 13536 Poway Road for $1.6 million; create a
library endowment fund with a contribution of $400,000 from Long's; commit $50,000
General Fund monies to the library operation for the next ten years. Motion carried
4-1 with Councilmember Snesko voting "no."
ITEM 7.1 (1402-02)
LIBRARY BUDGET
ITEM 20B
PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. Budget parameters for various elements of
the new library project are being proposed in anticipation that the site acquisition
will be successful. The architect chosen by the Library Advisory Committee was
asked to prepare cost estimates for a 5 year and 30 year remodel of the Long's Drugs
site. The 30 year plan includes reorientation of the entrance to Midland Road,
replacement and relocation of the HVAC system, modification to the landscaping and
parking lots to accommodate the new entrance, and a proposed outdoor reading area.
Staff recommends a design construction budget of $2.7 million and a furnishing
budget of $500,000.
Mayor Goldsmith suggested that a pedestrian bridge be constructed across Poway Road
to link Creekside Center and the Town and Country Center where the library will be
located.
Following discussion, motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember
McIntyre to have a workshop with the Library Advisory Committee and the architect
to discuss the budget proposal with the parameters of seeking a cost efficient
interior providing good library services; and to refer the pedestrian bridge to the
Transportation Advisory Committee, Library Advisory Committee and Chamber of
Commerce. Motion carried unanimously.
RECESS AND CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Goldsmith recessed the meeting at 8:45 p.m. and called it back to order at
8:50 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
ITEM 4 (701-04)
STORM DRAIN UTILITY FEE
Mayor Goldsmith read the title of Ordinance No. 351, "An Ordinance of the City of
Poway Adding Chapter 16.74 to the Poway Municipal Code to Establish a Storm Drain
Utility Fee."
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. This item was continued from February 11,
1992 in order to give additional information to the City Council. Staff is
proposing a fee to be collected on the water bills to pay for administering the
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National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System which has been mandated. The
estimated cost to the City is $46,020 in this fiscal year and $75,420 in 1992-93.
There was no one present wishing to speak.
Mayor Goldsmith suggested this would be more appropriately considered as part of the
budget process. Councilmember Snesko suggested a fee could be established next year
to recover costs when we know more precisely what the costs are. Councilmember
Emery was opposed to putting the city in a deficit situation.
Following discussion, motion by Councilmember McIntyre, seconded by Councilmember
Higginson to not approve. Motion carried 4-1 with Councilmember Emery voting "no."
ITEM 6 (1170-04)
TRASH HAULERS/RECYCLING
Item introduced by City Manager Bowersox. He stated that staff is making progress
in getting all existing haulers to agree to a three-year amortization period. Bob
Hilton, city's consultant, presented a status report regarding the refuse collection
ordinance, the settlement agreements with the haulers, recycling methods and costs
proposed by the existing haulers, yard waste program, and how the Poway High Music
Boosters will fit into the program.
Following discussion, motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember
Snesko to receive and file the report, delay the yard waste collection program until
July 1, 1993, and get input from staff regarding delaying the residential recycling
program to September 1, 1992. Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 7 (1180-03)
RESPONSE TO CITIZEN INQUIRY
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. At the February 18, 1992 City Council
meeting, Bill Barnick asked about the city's commitment to build a new library and
inquired about the material being placed at the old County landfill on Espola Road.
City Manager Bowersox presented the budget for the library and cited the acquisition
of the Long's Building as evidence of the city's commitment. He also explained the
material being placed on the landfill site is silt removed from detention basins and
is being used to build a site screening berm adjacent to Poway Road.
Council concurred to receive and file the report.
ITEM 17
CITY MANAGER ITEMS
City Manager Bowersox stated the water conservation efforts for the week and month
total 60%.
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MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL-INITIATED ITEMS
19A.
19B.
20A.
22A.
22B.
23.
Councilmember Emery stated he had attended the Clean Water Program scoping
hearing at Pomerado School. There are two sites in South Poway on their list
for consideration and many of the citizens present had a lot of
misinformation. He cited a need for better education.
Councilmember Emery requested the Traffic Safety Committee look at the
intersection of Oak Knoll and Poway Roads to determine if left turn arrows are
needed from Oak Knoll to Poway Road.
Mayor Goldsmith stated he had received requests from the press to start the
meetings earlier because of their deadlines. Council concurred to change the
meeting starting time to 6 p.m. beginning June 1, 1992. Staff will prepare
the necessary revisions to the procedure ordinance.
Councilmember McIntyre stated that the Landscape Maintenance District Advisory
Committee will be meeting on March 16 to set the agenda for a joint workshop.
Councilmember McIntyre commended Redevelopment Manager David Narevsky for
taking the Redevelopment Agency booth to the restaurant show at the Convention
Center. She stated that is the first time a city has done that and it was
very well received.
Councilmember Snesko stated there is still a problem with the sale of liquor
to minors at Gordon's Grocery and requested staff increase enforcement.
ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Snesko, Mayor
Goldsmith ordered the meeting adjourned. The time of adjournment was 10:12 p.m.
Marjori~ ~. Wahlsten, City Clerk
City of P~Way
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