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CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 21, 2006
The February 21, 2006, Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Poway, was called
to order at 7:03 p.m. by Mayor Cafagna at the Poway City Council Chambers, 13325 Civic
Center Drive, Poway, California, for a Regular City Council Meeting.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT
Merrilee Boyack, Bob Emery, Don Higginson, Betty Rexford and Mickey Cafagna
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
Rod Gould
Penny Riley
Lisa Foster
Sherrie Worrell
Niall Fritz
David Narevsky
Jim Howell
Warren Shafer
Mark Sanchez
David Corn
Kristen Crane
Paolo Romero
City Manager
Assistant City Manager
Deputy City Attorney
Deputy City Clerk
Director of Development Services
Redevelopment Services Housing Manager
Director of Public Works
Acting Director of Administrative Services
Director of Safety Services
Sheriff's Lieutenant
Assistant to the City Manager
Management Assistant
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Deputy Mayor Rexford led the pledge of allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS
Richard Stowell, Grant Administrator for Palomar Family Counseling introduced himself to
Council and explained the various programs available with their program.
Deputy Mayor Rexford presented a proclamation to Rosemary Shelton, Volunteer of SNAP
(Spay Neuter Action Project) declaring February 28,2006 as "Spay Day USA". (0710-40)
CITY COUNCILMEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Poway Bob's Restaurant Review. Councilmember Emery gave a review of Filippi's
Pizza Grotto noting their wide variety and excellent food.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Cafagna explained the procedures for Public Oral Communications. There was no
one present wishing to speak.
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CONSENT CALENDAR:
Motion by Councilmember Emery and seconded by Deputy Mayor Rexford to approve the
Consent Calendar as presented.
7. Ratification of Warrant Reqisters for the periods of January 16-20 and January 23-27,
2006. (0475-20)
8. Approval of Minutes - City Council
January 24, 2006 Regular Meeting
January 31,2006 Regular Meeting
February 2, 2006 Canceled Adjourned Regular Meeting
10. Adoption of Resolution No. 06-009, entitled: "A Resolution of the City Council of the
City of Poway, California, Authorizing the Destruction of Certain Documents in
Administrative Services, City Clerk's Office, City Manager's Office, Community
Services, Development Services, Public Works, and Redevelopment Departments."
(0170-20)
11. Acceptance of the 2005-2006 Seal Coat Proiect (407-4320), Bid No. 05-022, from
American Asphalt South, Inc. (0700-10)
12. Acceptance of the Skvridqe Reservoir NO.2 Proiect (1747) from CB&I Constructors,
Inc. APN: 278-240-01. (0700-10)
13. Award of Contract to EDAW. Inc., in the amount of $54,530 for Environmental
Engineering Services to assemble a standardized application template for a Regional
General Permit issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and approval of the
Regional Channel Maintenance Workgroup Cost Sharing Agreement. (0700-10)
Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
ITEM 1 (0520-20 #634)
ORDINANCE NO. 634 - FIRST READING
AMEND SECTION 2.04.020
COUNCIL COMPENSATION
Mayor Cafagna opened the public hearing and read the title of Ordinance No. 634, "An
Ordinance of the City of Poway, California, Amending Title 2, Chapter 2.04 of the Poway
Municipal Code by the Amendment of Section 2.04.020 to Increase the Compensation of the
Members of the City Council and the Mayor."
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Deputy City Clerk Sherrie Worrell presented the staff report. Government Code Section
36516 provides that a City Council may enact an ordinance to establish the salary of its
Council members. Staff has completed its biannual review of Councilmembers' salaries. The
proposed ordinance will provide for an increase of $98.67 per month for the members of the
City Council and Mayor beginning December 2006 after Council has been sworn in following
the Municipal Election in November. Staff recommends the item be continued to March 7,
2006 for second reading and adoption.
There was no one present wishing to speak on the item.
Motion by Council member Emery, seconded by Deputy Mayor Rexford to introduce the
ordinance, waive further reading and continue the public hearing to March 7, 2006. Motion
carried unanimously.
ITEM 2 (0210-70)
VARIANCE 05-17
CURTIS MORING, JR., APPLICANT
11552 CREEK ROAD
APN: 320-020-39
Deputy Mayor Rexford disqualified herself due to a potential conflict of interest.
Mayor Cafagna opened the public hearing. Director of Development Services Niall Fritz gave
the staff report. This is a request for approval to legalize and allow the height of a recently
constructed masonry retaining wall, with a wood privacy fence constructed on top, to have a
combined height of up to 8.5 feet when 6 feet is the maximum height permitted within the
Creek Road Enclave Specific Plan area. The fence consists of a 3-foot high retaining wall
that has a 5-foot wood fence on top with the top 2 feet open lattice.
There was no one present wishing to speak on the item.
Motion by Council member Emery, seconded by Council member Higginson to close the public
hearing and adopt Planning Resolution No. P-06-10, entitled: "A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Poway, California, Approving Variance 05-17, Assessor's Parcel
Number 320-020-39," approving with conditions. Motion carried 4-0 with Deputy Mayor
Rexford disqualified.
ITEM 3 (0210-70)
VARIANCE 06-01CF
JESSE HOVER, APPLICANT
15227 MINA DE ORO ROAD
APN: 321-110-19
Mayor Cafagna opened the public hearing. Development Services Director Niall Fritz gave
the staff report. This is a request for approval to allow a 1 O,OOO-gallon water tank to observe
a 5-foot front yard setback when a 40-foot setback is required within the Rural Residential A
(RR-A) zone. The property is located at 15227 Mina De Oro Road.
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City Fire Codes require that a 1 O,OOO-gallon water tank be provided for fire fighting purposes
on residential lots located outside of the City water service. The subject property is located
outside of the water service area; therefore, the replacement residence will require the
installation of the 10,000-gallon water tank. The previous residence on the site was
destroyed in the Cedar Fire.
There was no one present wishing to speak on the item.
Motion by Council member Emery, seconded by Deputy Mayor Rexford to close the public
hearing, adopt Planning Resolution No. P-06-11, entitled: "A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Poway, California Approving Variance 06-01 CF, Assessor's Parcel Number 321-
110-19," approving with conditions. Motion carried unanimously.
STAFF REPORTS
ITEM 4 (0750-10)
QUARTERLY ENCAMPMENT REPORT
FOURTH QUARTER 2005
ANNUAL SUMMARY 2000-2005
Director of Development Services Niall Fritz gave the staff report on the status of illegal
encampment activities in the City for the fourth quarter of 2005, covering October through
December, as well as an annual summary of abatements for the year 2000 through 2005.
Council concurred to receive and file the report.
ITEM 5 (0220-60)
INITIATION OF
SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT (SPA) 84-01 XXX
PACIFIC PRIDE HOLDINGS, LLC, APPLICANT
12650 BROOKPRINTER PLACE
APN: 317-224-16.
Director of Development Services Niall Fritz gave the staff report. This is a request to amend
the land use designation on an approximately 1.5-acre, developed property, located at 12650
Brookprinter Place, in the South Poway Business Park. The proposed Amendment would
change the land use designation of the parcel from Light Industrial (L1) to Light
Industrial/Outdoor Storage (L1/S).
There was no one present wishing to speak on the item.
Motion by Council member Emery, seconded by Deputy Mayor Rexford to adopt Resolution
No. 06-008, entitled: "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Poway, California
Initiating a Specific Plan Amendment (SPA 84-01 XXX) to the South Poway Specific Plan to
Change the Land Use Designation on an Approximately 1.5-Acre Parcel Located at 12650
Brookprinter Place from Light Industrial to Light Industrial/Outdoor Storage. APN: 317-224-
16." Motion carried unanimously.
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ITEM 6 (0200-25)
HILLSIDE/RIDGELlNE MINOR DEVELOPMENT
REVIEW APPLICATION (MDRA) 05-77CF
JOE AND DORIS DAVIES, APPLICANTS
15057 BLUE CRYSTAL TRAILS
APN: 321-270-61
Director of Development Services Niall Fritz gave the staff report. This is a request for
approval to construct an 8,736-square-foot, single-story, single-family residence, including an
attached 846-square-foot guesthouse, 900 square feet of attached garage area and 600
square feet of detached garage space, on a 7.6-acre property located at 15057 Blue Crystal
Trails. The previous residence on the site was destroyed in the Cedar Fire.
Motion by Councilmember Higginson, seconded by Deputy Mayor Rexford, to adopt
Resolution No. P-06-12, entitled: "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Poway,
California, Approving Minor Development Review Application (MDRA) 05-77CF. Assessor's
Parcel Number: 321-270-61," approving with conditions. Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 6.1 (0700-10)
AWARD OF CONTRACT
2006 RESIDENT SATISFACTION SURVEY
City Manager Rod Gould gave the staff report. The City has solicited a proposal to conduct a
satisfaction survey to assess resident opinion and satisfaction with the quality of life in Poway
as well a gauge views on specific City services and issues facing the community. Staff is
requesting an appropriation of $25,000 from the Unappropriated General Fund Reserve to
Account 100-0013-1799 and to authorize the City Managerto execute a contract with Godbe
Research.
Motion by Council member Emery, seconded by Councilmember Boyack, approving the
appropriation of $25,000 from the Unappropriated General Fund Reserve (100-8912) to
Account 100-0013-1799 and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Godbe
Research to conduct the 2006 Resident Satisfaction Survey. Motion carried unanimously.
CITY MANAGER ITEMS
14. Mr. Gould gave a Legislative update noting the Federal Administration's proposed
budget proposes to fund the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program at
25% of the current level nationwide. With the Council's approval, staff will be
contacting our Senators and Congressperson asking they not approve the proposal
and to continue funding the program at the current level.
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MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL-INITIATED ITEMS
19. Deputy Mayor Rexford asked for and received Council concurrence to ask staff to
provide information and voluntary fingerprinting for children at the Town Hall Meeting in
May and to see if Senator Hollingsworth would be available to speak about Megan's
Law.
20. Mayor Cafagna announced the next City Council meeting would be March 7, 2006.
ADJOURNMENT Mayor Cafagna adjourned the meeting at 7:35 p.m.
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Sherrie D. orrell, Deputy City Clerk
City of Poway, California
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