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CC 1992 04-07 CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA RINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING APRIL 7, lgg2 The April 7, 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. COUNCILREMBERS PRESENT AT ROLL CALL Bob Emery, Don Higginson, Tony Snesko, Jan Goldsmith COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT AT ROLL CALL Kathy McIntyre STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT James Bowersox Marjorie Wahlsten Steve Eckis John Fitch Peggy Stewart Bob Thomas Mark Weston Reba Wright-Quastler Alan Archibald Patrick Foley Penny Riley 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 Principal Management Analyst DART Program Coordinator PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Higginson led the Pledge of Allegiance. PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Goldsmith proclaimed April 25, 1992 as "Earth Day" and April 20-26, 1992 as "Earth Week" in the City of Poway. John Deavers, Poway High School, reported on the activities that will be taking place in the community and accepted the proclamation. Lynn Franz, Waste Management Corp, and Ethan Rotman, naturalist at the Blue Sky Preserve, were also present. Mayor Goldsmith proclaimed April, 1992, as "United Poway Swim Club" month and presented the proclamation to several members of the swim club who were present. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Goldsmith explained the procedure for Public Oral Communications. There was no one present wishing to speak. 4526 Page 2 - CITY OF POWAY - April 7, 1992 CONSENT CALENDAR Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Higginson, to approve the Consent Calendar as follows: 10. Approval of Minutes - City Council March 17, 1992, Regular Meeting March 19, 1992, Adjourned Regular Meeting 12. Ratification of Warrant Register for March 19, 1992 (401-10) 13. Denial of claim for damages: Thomas Yarnall (704-13) 14. Approval of cash reward of $500 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of person or persons responsible for the destruction of windows at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts. (704-14) 15. Authorization of drainage fee credit of $18,055 and traffic mitigation fee credit of $37,666 for Carriage Road Townhomes, Tentative Tract Map 89-06; located on Poway Road at Carriage Road. (203-01) 16. Release of securities for Premier Window Products, Abigayle Industrial Investors, Ltd., applicant; located in the Parkway Business Centre, Lot 107. (405-09) Motion carried 4-0 with Councilmember McIntyre absent. ITEM 4 (701-04) ORDINANCE NO. 356 - VACATION 92-01 City Manager Bowersox stated that although the City Council had set this date for second reading of Ordinance No. 356, it was conditioned upon the applicant completing the remedial grading. That grading is not completed and staff recommends continuance of the second reading to May 5, 1992. Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Snesko to continue second reading of Ordinance No. 356 to May 5, 1992. Motion carried 4-0 with Councilmember McIntyre absent. ITEM 5 (1402-02) LIBRARY ADVISORY COMMITTEE Mayor Goldsmith announced that this item will be trailed until regular business has been completed. the rest of the 4527 Page 3 - CITY OF POWAY - April 7, 1992 ITEM 6 (1160-01) ASPHALT FAILURES - RANCHO ARBOLITOS Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. On March 10, 1992, Harry George asked about asphalt failures throughout the Rancho Arbolitos subdivision and traffic concerns on Carriage Road and Palisades Drive. Staff has been aware of the paving deficiencies and has been working with the developer for correction. Additionally, speeds and traffic counts on Carriage and Palisades are typical of residential roadways throughout the City. He noted receipt of a letter from Dana Weiner requesting the issue of closing Carriage Road be discussed again. Staff recommends Council receive and file and report. Council concurred. ITEM 7 (701-01) AGENDA FORMAT FOR 6 P.M. MEETINGS Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. At the March 10, 1992 City Council meeting, the City Council concurred to change the meeting start time to 6:00 p.m. effective June 1, 1992 and instructed staff to suggest agenda format changes. Staff is presenting two alternatives, the first to leave the agenda format as it is and go straight through, the second is to make public hearings begin at 7:00 p.m. and do other business first. Staff needs direction in order to prepare amendments to the City Council's procedure ordinance. Council discussion centered on the benefit to newspaper reporters of an earlier start time in order for them to meet their deadlines and the possible disadvantage to the public if they don't get home from work in time to make a earlier start time. Following discussion, motion by Councilmember Higginson, seconded by Councilmember Emery to leave the meeting start time at 7 p.m. Motion failed 2-2. Council concurred to direct staff to survey the other San Diego County cities and present this issue to the City Council at a future meeting when the entire Council is present. ITEM 8 (202-01) CITY COUNCIL GOALS & OBJECTIVES City Manager Bowersox requested that this item be continued to April 21, 1992 because of the meeting scheduled with the Library Advisory Committee at this meeting. Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember discussion of Council goals and objectives to April 21, 1992. with Councilmember McIntyre absent. Snesko to continue Motion carried 4-0 4528 Page 4 - CITY OF POWAY - April 7, 1992 ITEM 9 (205-04) 1991-92 BUDGET SHORTFALL City Manager Bowersox requested that this item be continued to April 21, 1992 because the Budget Advisory Committee is scheduled to review the report at their April 9, 1992 meeting. They can then have input to the City Council at the April 21 meeting. Motion by Councilmember Higginson, seconded by Councilmember Snesko to continue the status report regarding the budget shortfall to April 21, 1992. Motion carried 4-0 with Councilmember McIntyre absent. ITEM 9.1 (203-11) GENERAL PLAN HOUSING ELEMENT Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. Comments have been received from the State's Department of Housing and Community Development regarding the Housing Element which was adopted as part of the updated General Plan. Staff is attempting to clarify several comments and will bring a full report to Council on April 21, 1992. ITEM 9.2 (1204-13) DECLARATION OF STAGE I Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. The Metropolitan Water District declared that the water supply condition has improved and have declared a Stage I condition. The San Diego County Water Authority will be taking similar action on April 9, 1992, changing from a mandatory to a voluntary 10% conservation quota. It is appropriate for the City Council to do likewise. Councilmember Emery stated his concerns with the potential increase in consumption if the public is told that everything is normal, and that the status quo should be the water conservation efforts of the past year. Motion by Councilmember Snesko, seconded by Councilmember Higginson to declare a Stage I water conservation condition. Motion carried 3-1 with Councilmember Emery voting "no." ITEM 9.3 (602-01, #734) TTM 88-07 AGREEMENT TO CONSTRUCT PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. On March 3, 1992, Dawn Vladic, one of the prior owners of Tract 88-07 spoke to the City Council regarding the "Notice to Terminate" due to their failure to complete public improvements and efforts by the city to remedy erosion damage caused by their grading of the property. After working with the bonding companies, the staff recommends that the new owners be allowed to enter into a new standard agreement with the city and post new securities to complete the subdivision. 4529 Page 5 - CITY OF POWAY - April 7, 1992 Speaking in opposition to staff recommendation: Dawn Vladic, 17627 Frondoso Drive, San Diego City Attorney Eckis stated that certain public improvements need to be completed to put this property in a safe condition. Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Higginson to direct the City Manager to execute an agreement with the bonding companies. Motion carried 4-0 with Councilmember McIntyre absent. ITEM 5 (1402-02) LIBRARY ADVISORY COMMITTEE Members present from the Library Advisory Committee included Chris Ferguson, Chairperson; Bill Crawford, incoming Chairperson; Joye Davisson, incoming Vice- Chairperson; Larry Cruse; Barbara Nobriga; and Cynthia Jahns. Also present were architects Jim McGraw and Rich Cardwell, and Debra Miller, acting County Librarian. City Manager Bowersox gave a status report on the acquisition of the Longs Drug Store building and stated escrow should be closed within sixty days. Director of Community Services Thomas reviewed the process the Committee used to select an architect. Chris Ferguson reviewed the issues the Committee was interested in discussing with the City Council at this meeting, including the Council's commitment to the $4.75 million budget for the library and the Committee's role during the design process. Jim McGraw and Rich Cardwell briefly reviewed their qualifications in Seattle and San Diego and stated it will take approximately two years to complete the design and construction of the project. Council and Committee discussed the concept of "value engineering" and necessity of staying within budget with the priority being library services, not library appearance. Council concurred that the Committee should take the lead in working with the architects and come back to the Council when there is a project to discuss. The proposed workshop process will be streamlined where possible. Ted Rodosovich, 17204 Vendor Place, asked if the Committee had looked at any of the architects' completed projects and if it will be possible for the public to access the library via computers from home. CLOSED SESSION AND CALL TO ORDER As requested by the City Attorney, pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(a), pending litigation, Mayor Goldsmith called for a closed session at 9:05 p.m. to discuss Smith v. Poway. 4530 Page 6 - CITY OF POWAY - April 7, 1992 Mayor Goldsmith called the meeting back to order at 9:30 p.m. with all Councilmembers present except Councilmember McIntyre and stated the Council had given direction to the City Attorney regarding the appeal and cross-appeal. MAYOR AND CITY-COUNCIL INITIATED ITEMS 19. Councilmember Emery stated the earth moving equipment on the Kuebler property on Garden Road has not been removed as directed. 20. Mayor Goldsmith stated the residents in the Old Pomerado Road area have a list of 15 items they want to discuss at the workshop scheduled for April 23 and have requested the meeting begin at 7 p.m. rather than 4:30 p.m. He suggested staff write reports to respond to each of the items on the list and send to the residents, then schedule a workshop to discuss the items that are still of concern. 21. Councilmember Higginson stated this item was really requested by Councilmember McIntyre and should be removed from his items. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion by Councilmember Higginson, seconded by Councilmember Emery, Mayor Goldsmith ordered the meeting adjourned. The time of adjournment was 9:35 p.m. Marjoriq K.~ Wahlsten, City Clerk City of P~ay 4531 NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE APRIL 7, 1992, REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA, WAS ADJOURNED PURSUANT TO THE FOLLOWING ORDER: Dated: April 8, 1992 ORDEI~ OF AD~OURHNEFIT Upon motion by Councilmember Higginson, seconded by Councilmember Emery, Mayor Goldsmith ordered the meeting adjourned to 4:30 p,m,, Thursday, ADrll 9, 1992 in the City Council Chambers, 13325 Civic Center Drive, Poway, California. The time of adjournment was 9:35 p.m. Marjori~e ~. Wahlsten, City Clerk City of~?ay, California CERTIFICATION The undersigned does hereby certify under penalty of perjury, that a copy of the above notice was posted on or near the door of the City Council Chambers, the place designated for regular meetings of the City Council meetings at approxima- tely 10:00 a.m. Dated at Poway, California, on April 8, 1992 MarjorlqKkWahlsten, City Clerk City of~_~ay, California