CC 1993 02-16 CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA
HINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR HEETING
FEBRUARY 16, 1993
The February 16, 1993, regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Poway, was called to order at 7:00 p.m., by Mayor Higginson at the City Council
Chambers, 13325 Civic Center Drive, Poway, California.
COUNCILNEMBERS PRESENT AT ROLL CALL
Susan Callery, Bob Emery, Tony Snesko, Don Higginson
COUNCILMEMBER ABSENT AT ROLL CALL
Mickey Cafagna
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
James Bowersox
Marjorie Wahlsten
Steve Eckis
John Fitch
Peggy Stewart
Reba Wright-Quastler
Alan Archibald
Gordon Dobler
Steve Streeter
Michael Putnam
Penny Riley
Yolanda Collins
Patrick Foley
Janis Acosta
City Manager
City Clerk
City Attorney
Assistant City Manager
Director of Administrative Services
Director of Planning Services
Director of Public Services
Senior Civic Engineer
Assistant Director of Planning Services
Performing Arts Manager
Assistant Planner
Sheriff's Captain
Principal Management Analyst
Management Analyst
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Deputy Mayor Emery led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Higginson explained the procedure for Public Oral Communications. The
following persons were present wishing to speak:
Jean Wiessman, 296 Dolphin Cove Court, Del Mar, member of the Local
Government Commission, stated they are working to reduce indirect sources
of air pollution control and will be soliciting the city's participation
at workshops in the future.
Frank Spitzer, 16028 Paragon Mesa Road, spoke regarding safety concerns
for students at Garden Road School who are being let out by their parents
on the south side of Garden Road. Assistant City Manager Fitch stated the
Traffic Safety Committee had discussed this at their last meeting and a
report will be coming to the City Council in the near future.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Callery to approve the
Consent Calendar as follows:
11.
Approval of Minutes - City Council
January 14, 1993, Adjourned Regular Meeting
January 19, 1993, Regular Meeting
13. Ratification of Warrant Register - January 28, 1993.
(401-10)
14.
Denial of claim for damages: CNA-Trans Continental Technical Services,
Inc. (704-13)
15.
Receive and file City of Poway Comprehensive Annual Financial report for
fiscal year ending June 30, 1992. {406-02)
16.
Adoption of Resolution No. P-93-05, entitled, "A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Poway, California Approving Temporary Use Permit
92-86," for a 5K run/2K walk sponsored by the Poway High Band Boosters on
February 27, 1993. (203-07)
17.
Approval of Parks and Open Space Volunteer Program Handbook and adoption
of Parks and Open Space Volunteer Policy. (1130-01)
18.
Adoption of Resolution No. 93-030, entitled, "A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Poway, California Authorizing Certain City
Officials to Execute Contracts and Other Documents on Behalf of the City
of Poway." (602-02)
18.1 Approval of request to Board of Supervisors for emergency funding for Mid-
County Transportation Management Association from AB 2766 funds(1207-05)
Motion carried 4-0 with Councilmember Cafagna absent.
ITEM 4 (1170-10)
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
SEWER EXTENSION TO CREEK ROAD
Mayor Higginson opened the public hearing. Staff report by City Manager
Bowersox. The 5,000 foot sewer main extension from Stage Stop Drive to the
southern city limits on Creek Road was included in the Capital Improvement Budget
for 1992-93. The city is required to evaluate the potential environmental
effects and make a determination whether the project would result in any
significant adverse impacts. The issuance of a Negative Declaration is
recommended.
Speaking in favor of staff recommendation:
Betty Rexford, 11570 Creek Road, spoke against providing sewer service
outside the city boundaries.
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Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Callery, to issue a
Mitigated Negative Declaration for the proposed Creek Road sewer line project
with the understanding that it is not the intent to serve property outside the
City limits. Motion carried 4-0 with Councilmember Cafagna absent.
ITEM 5 (701-04)
WATER CONSERVATION ORDINANCE
TIERED WATER RATE STRUCTURE
Mayor Higginson opened the public hearing. City Manager Bowersox stated that
City Attorney Eckis is requesting continuance of the seven stage water
conservation ordinance and the accompanying water rate structure for two weeks
to revise some wording in the ordinance.
There was no one present wishing to speak.
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Callery to continue this
item to March 2, 1993. Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 6 (203-01)
STOCKPILING MATERIALS ON FOOTMAN LANE
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. On January 26, 1993, Bill Jensen
addressed the City Council under Public Oral Communications complaining about
piles of dirt at the end of Footman Lane. Staff has determined that a stockpile
permit was granted to the developer of TTM 90-04 prior to issuance of a grading
permit for this material.
Council concurred to receive and file this report.
ITEM 7 (701-04)
AUTO DEALERSHIP SIGNAGE
PROPOSED REVISION TO SIGN ORDINANCE
Staff report by Director of Planning Services Wright-Quastler. Last year staff
met with the Poway Auto Dealers' Association to discuss sign ordinance
requirements and possible increased exposure for the dealerships. Staff
recommends the sign ordinance be amended to provide a separate section for auto
dealership signage such as currently exists for gasoline stations and movie
theaters since these businesses are significantly different than general retail
uses. The changes proposed include one wall sign per franchise plus one
additional sign for each brand of automobiles sold with no increase in the amount
of building that the sign could cover; allowing one freestanding sign per 100
feet of street frontage, set back at least 20 feet from any side property line;
allowing antenna ornaments and light pole banners similar to those used by the
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City for Poway Days; and a kiosk sign program for the entrances to the city
indicating which makes of cars are available on Poway Road. In addition,
revisions to special event sign regulations which would be applicable to all
businesses, definition of portable signs, and revision to political sign
provisions to be consistent with court rulings would be included.
Speaking in opposition to staff recommendation:
Lynette Perkes, 15832 Lime Grove Road, representing the Poway Civic
Association, expressed opposition to visual clutter on Poway Road.
Robert Good, 12730 Soule Street, expressed opposition to a circus
atmosphere and reminded the City Council what Poway Road looked like prior
to incorporation.
Randy Wilkins, 14617 Acton Court, stated we need better enforcement to
remove "dead" balloons and tattered banners.
Jerry Hargarten, 13622 Orchard Gate Road, member of the Poway Road
Specific Plan Advisory Committee, stated there is a need to minimize
visual confusion on Poway Road.
Bruce Tarzy, 15912 Ranch Hollow Road, former City Councilmember, expressed
concern regarding banners and balloons and recited the efforts of the
original City Council to clean up the signs on Poway Road.
Council discussion included the need for some leeway in signage for the auto
dealerships since we have worked to bring them to Poway and they are an important
source of sales tax revenue; opposition to balloons; and concern regarding the
amount of special event signage allowed. Council concurred to refer the matter
to the Poway Road Specific Plan Advisory Committee and the Business Advisory
Committee for their input prior to coming back with an ordinance for adoption.
ITEM 8 (1503-00)
REGIONAL GROWTH MANAGEMENT STRATEGY
LOCAL CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST
{Councilmember Emery left the room.)
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. The Regional Growth Management Strategy
calls for cities to self-certify the level of consistency of their plans,
policies and ordinances with the strategy. The checklist categories are
organized according to the Quality of Life factors including air quality,
transportation system management, water, sewage treatment, sensitive land and
open space preservation, solid waste management, hazardous waste management and
housing. Staff has completed the checklist and recommends approval of the
checklist contents.
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Motion by Councilmember Callery, seconded by Councilmember Snesko to adopt
Resolution No. 93-031, entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City
of Poway, California Approving a Regional Growth Management Strategy and
Congestion Management Program Local Consistency Checklist." Motion carried 3-0
with Councilmember Cafagna absent and Councilmember Emery out of the room.
(Councilmember Emery re-entered the meeting.)
ITEM 9 (202-01)
HUGHES, HEISS & ASSOCIATES
MANAGEMENT AUDIT, PHASE I REPORT
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. Hughes, Heiss & Associates has completed
Phase I of the Management Audit and has recommended a list of study options for
Phase II. He introduced Richard Brady of Hughes, Heiss who summarized the four
study areas addressed in Phase I, reviewed their recommendations on the
Committees, and items proposed for Phase II.
Present to speak:
Randy Wilkins, 14617 Acton Court, Chairman of the Transportation Advisory
Committee, suggested that the City Council meet with the current Committee
Chairpersons and discuss the recommendations.
Susan Sheldon, 13411Starridge Street, cited a need for public input into
the management audit.
Council concurred in their opposition to delegating items to a Zoning
Administrator. Following discussion, motion by Councilmember Snesko, seconded
by Councilmember Callery to adopt the Phase I report and direct staff to come
back with individual recommendations on implementation for Council approval; to
authorize Phase II and appropriate $109,000 for its completion. Motion carried
3-1 with Councilmember Emery voting "no."
ITEM 10 {202-01)
CITY COUNCIL GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. Annually, the City Council reviews the
status of Goals and Objectives established from the current fiscal year and
schedules a workshop to present their Goals and Objectives for the upcoming year.
Council concurred to have the workshop on March 18, 1993.
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL-INITIATED ITEMS
21A.
Councilmember Callery suggested and the Council concurred that Supervisor
Brian Bilbray be invited to make a presentation regarding his government
"downsizing" proposal which he made during his "State of the County"
address.
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21B.
Councilmember Callery reported on the Gang Task Force's February 9 meeting
and stated that a Mission & Goals Subcommittee will be formed. The Task
Force will be looking to get more segments of the community involved.
22.
Councilmember Emery stated that he had represented Poway at a meeting on
February 13 with the cities of La Mesa, E1 Cajon, Santee, the County of
San Diego, two schools districts, Assemblyman Goldsmith and
representatives from San Diego Gas & Electric, regarding SDG&E's pipeline
project. There are two separate projects. The eastern portion needs to be
done immediately because of energy needs in La Mesa and E1 Cajon. The
northern portion through Poway will not be needed until 2000 unless they
receive the bid for Project Vecinos. He suggested a public information
meeting be held in the Poway/Rancho Bernardo area.
23A. Mayor Higginson continued his appointment to the Housing Commission to
February 23, 1993.
23B.
Mayor Higginson stated he was appointing Councilmember Snesko to be the
City's representative on the Wastewater Management District, replacing
himself. Councilmember Emery will continue as first alternate, and he
will be second alternate, replacing Councilmember Cafagna.
ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion by Councilmember Callery, seconded by Councilmember Snesko, Mayor
Higginson ordered the meeting adjourned. The time of adjournment was 9:10 p.m.
· Wahlsten, City Clerk
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