CC 1993 03-09 CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA
HINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR HEETING
NARCH 9, 1993
The March 9, 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.
COUNCILMEHBERS PRESENT AT ROLL CALL
Mickey Cafagna, Susan Callery, Bob Emery, Tony Snesko, Don Higginson
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
James Bowersox
Marjorie Wahlsten
Steve Eckis
John Fitch
Peggy Stewart
Mark Weston
Reba Wright-Quastler
Alan Archibald
Mark Sanchez
Yolanda Collins
David Narevsky
Janis Acosta
City Manager
City Clerk
City Attorney
Assistant City Manager
Director of Administrative Services
Director of Engineering Services
Director of Planning Services
Director of Public Services
Director of Safety Services
Sheriff's Captain
Redevelopment Manager
Management Analyst
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Deputy Mayor Emery led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATION
Mayor Higginson presented plaques to the outgoing Committee members in
appreciation for their service to the City: Joyce Eiswald, Jim Francis, Jim
Keeley, Darwin Drake and Linda Richardson from the Landscape Maintenance
District Advisory Committee; Dianne Rath of the Business Advisory Committee;
Deanna Stephens of the Performing Arts Committee; Bud Wiederrich of the Poway
Road Specific Plan Advisory Committee; Joe Oliva of the Transportation
Advisory Committee and Scott Gray of the Redevelopment & Housing Advisory
Committee.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Higginson explained the procedure for Public Oral Communications. The
following person was present wishing to speak:
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Betty Rexford, 11570 Creek Road, presented a letter from Margaret
Williams to Assemblyman Goldsmith asking questions about the water
standby charge proposed by MWD. They are concerned about annual
increases. She also presented some information about a mortgage credit
program available to low income persons that she feels the city should
get involved in. Staff will report back on these two issues.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Councilmember Snesko, seconded by Councilmember Emery to approve the
Consent Calendar as follows:
Approval of Minutes - City Council:
February 16, 1993, Regular Meeting
10. Ratification of Warrant Register - February 18, 1993.
(401-10)
11.
Acceptance of Community Road Pressure Reducing Station from J. E. Brokaw
and Sons, Inc. (602-02, #954)
12.
Adoption of Resolution No. P-93-08 entitled, "A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Poway, California Approving Temporary Use Permit
93-03" for a bicycle race sponsored by the San Diego Bicycle Club to be
held in the South Poway Business Park on April 17, 1993. (203-07)
13.
Adoption of Resolution No. 93-037, entitled, "A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Poway, California Ordering the Expansion of Poway
Landscape Maintenance District 86-3 With the Annexation of DR 91-28 with
Written Consent of all Property Owners, APN 317-473-06." (203-14)
14.
Adoption of Resolution No. 93-038, entitled, "A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Poway, California Ordering the Expansion of Poway
Landscape Maintenance District 83-1 with the Annexation of CUP 91-05
with Written Consent of Property Owner, APN 275-231-02." (203-08)
15. Acceptance of landscape improvements within Landscape Maintenance
District 86-3B, Tentative Parcel Map 90-04, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc(203-02)
16.
Acceptance of landscape improvements within Landscape Maintenance
District 83-1A, Tentative Tract Map 86-04, Midland Estates, Janette-
Midland Ltd. (203-01)
19. Approval of First Amendment to McMillin Equity Partners II Development
Agreement for Tentative Tract Map 88-04R. (602-01, #874)
Motion carried unanimously.
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ITEM 5 (701-04)
ORDINANCE NO. 407/SECOND READING
SPEED LIMITS/HILLEARY/TED WILLIAMS
Mayor Higginson read the title of Ordinance No. 407, "An Ordinance of the City
of Poway, California, Adding to Section 10.32.230 of the Poway Municipal Code
Establishing Speed Limits on Hilleary Place Between Midland Road and Community
Road; Ted Williams Parkway Between Twin Peaks Road and Pomerado Road; and Ted
Williams Parkway Between Pomerado Road and West City Limits."
There was no one present wishing to speak.
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Snesko to waive
further reading, close the public hearing and adopt Ordinance No. 407. Motion
carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
ITEM 6 (203-21)
SPECIFIC PLAN 92-01
OLD POMERADO ROAD AREA
Mayor Higginson opened the public hearing. Staff report by City Manager
Bowersox. This item was noticed to be heard at this meeting, however
additional time was requested by the subcommittee and staff is recommending
continuance to April 13, 1993.
There was no one present wishing to speak.
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Callery to continue
Specific Plan 92-01 to April 13, 1993. Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 7 (1160-01)
LOADING ZONE
GARDEN ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Item introduced by City Manager Bowersox. Staff report by Director of
Engineering Services Weston. To accommodate safer passenger drop-off and
pick-up in front of Garden Road Elementary School, the Traffic Safety
Committee recommends approval of a time restricted loading zone adjacent to
the school. The existing crosswalk for the school is at the intersection of
Garden Road and Floral Street, west of the school. When permanent curbs,
gutters and sidewalks are installed on the south side of Garden Road, the
crosswalk can be moved to be more directly in front of the school.
City Manager Bowersox stated that the cost of extending an asphalt sidewalk
and moving the flashing light is approximately $15,000 to $18,000. This item
is on the agenda for the next PUSD/City subcommittee meeting.
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Frank Spitzer, 16028 Paragon Mesa Road, showed a video of the traffic
conditions in front of the school in the afternoon. Cars park on the empty
dirt lot on the south side of Garden Road and children and adults cross the
street all along the school's frontage. Non-school related traffic and
parents coming to pick up their students create a chaotic traffic situation.
He requested additional improvements.
Also speaking in favor of additional improvements:
Connie Spitzer, 16028 Paragon Mesa Road
Randy Wilkins, 14617 Acton Court
Marijane Miyake, 13404 Montego Drive
Karen Opatik, 13515 Quiet Hills Drive
Fran Hjalmarson, 15125 Garden Road, PTA President
Laura Polls, 14331Minya Lane
Council concurred we need to look at long term solutions including moving the
crosswalk and adult crossing guards.
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Callery to adopt
Resolution No. 93-039, entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City
of Poway, California Establishing a Loading Zone on Garden Road," which is 275
feet on the north side adjacent to the school to be in effect 7:30 a.m. to
3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday on school days.
ITEM 7.1 (1180-12)
STATE BUDGET IMPACTS
PUBLIC INFORMATION CAMPAIGN
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. In response to Governor Wilson's
proposed 1993-94 State budget which would seize approximately $3.2 million
from Poway, it is recommended that the City Council approve a public
information campaign involving mailers in the water bills, installing
information signs over the water conservation signs, bumper stickers, public
service announcements, press releases and a Poway Today article. This is
similar to a program put together by the City of Santee and will cost
approximately $4,000.
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Callery to approve
the proposed program and appropriate $4,000 from the unappropriated fund
balance for this purpose. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Higginson
suggested that the form letters be revised slightly to better suit the
audience and that the water conservation sign on the west end of Poway Road be
relocated closer to the stop light.
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ITEM 7.2 (1180-05)
COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION REQUEST
POWAY HIGH TITAN BASEBALL BOOSTER CLUB
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. The Titan Baseball Booster Club is
requesting a $250 donation for the Poway High School Varsity baseball team to
go to the Western Regional Tournament in Las Vegas. Under the City's
Community Contribution Policy they are eligible to receive a contribution and
staff recommends approval.
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Callery to approve a
$250 donation as requested. Motion carried unanimously.
CITY ATTORNEY ITEHS
City Attorney Eckis requested a closed session pursuant to Government Code
§54956.9(c) to decide whether or not to initiate litigation.
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL-INITIATED ITEMS
23.
Councilmember Callery, city's representative to the San Dieguito River
Valley Joint Powers Authority requested Council appoint someone as
alternate. Councilmember Snesko agreed to be her alternate if she would
be his alternate to ADAPT. Council concurred.
25. Mayor Higginson announced that Mary Mitchell is being appointed to the
Redevelopment & Housing Advisory Committee by Councilmember Snesko.
26A.
Councilmember Snesko suggested that a Housing Commission member replace
the Redevelopment & Housing Advisory Committee on the tenant selection
committee for the handicapped units at Haley Ranch Estates. He also
requested a workshop with the newly-appointed Commission to discuss
their duties.
26B.
Councilmember Snesko stated the city needs some housing for minimum wage
workers and asked what is being done about Single Room Occupancy
facilities. Councilmember Cafagna pointed out that the Poway Road
Specific Plan Advisory Committee is working on designating mixed use
sites along Poway Road.
26C.
Councilmember Snesko suggested the drug hotline also be used for a
community watch program where people could call to report suspicious
activity and have an answering machine take the calls. Director of
Safety Services Sanchez will report back.
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Higginson called for a closed session at 8:30 p.m.
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CALL TO ORDER AND ADJOURNHENT
Mayor Higginson called the meeting back to order at 9:00 p.m., and announced
that Council had instructed the City Attorney to not initiate litigation
during closed session. He adjourned the meeting on motion by Councilmember
Emery and seconded by Councilmember Callery.
Marjor~e ~K. Wahl City Clerk
City o~Oway sten,
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