CC 1993 03-16 CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA
HINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR REETING
MARCH 16, 1993
The March 16, 1993, regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Poway, was called to order at 7:03 p.m., by Mayor Higginson at the City Council
Chambers, 13325 Civic Center Drive, Poway, California.
COUNCILNEMBERS PRESENT AT ROLL CALL
Mickey Cafagna, Susan Callery, Bob Emery, Tony Snesko, Don Higginson
STAFF HEMBERS PRESENT
James Bowersox
Marjorie Wahlsten
Steve Eckis
Peggy Stewart
Bob Thomas
Mark Weston
Reba Wright-Quastler
Mark Sanchez
Patrick Foley
Peter Moote
City Manager
City Clerk
City Attorney
Director of Administrative Services
Director of Community Services
Director of Engineering Services
Director of Planning Services
Director of Safety Services
Principal Management Analyst
Senior Management Analyst
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Deputy Mayor Emery led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC ORAL COH~UNICATIONS
Mayor Higginson explained the procedure for Public Oral Communications. The
following person was present wishing to speak:
Orval Hill, 13001 Bowron Road, thanked the Council for the improved
drainage at the intersection of Bowron Road and Civic Center Drive and
suggested a traffic signal would be helpful. He also stated that proposed
changes to the call-a-ride program won't work.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Callery to approve the
Consent Calendar as follows:
10. Ratification of Warrant Register for February 25, 1993
(401-10)
11.
Adoption of Resolution No. P-93-09, entitled, "A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Poway, California Approving Minor Development
Review 93-03, Assessor's Parcel Number 272-761-25," Hillside/Ridgeline for
Lily and John Bifone at 17982 Highlands Ranch Place. (203-10)
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12.
13.
14.
15.
Rejection of low bidder, Krueger Landscape, and award of bid to Pac West
Land Care, Inc. for Landscape Maintenance District 83-1 in the amount of
$28,032.00. {602-01, #968)
Rejection of low bidder, Krueger Landscape, and award of bid to Pac West
Land Care, Inc. for Landscape Maintenance District 86-1 in the amount of
49,884.00. (602-01, #915)
Rejection of low bidder, Krueger Landscape, and award of bid to Pac West
Care, Inc. for Landscape Maintenance District 86-3 in the amount of
$9,360. (602-01, #969)
Rejection of bids for Landscape Maintenance District 86-2; authorization
to extend option for one-year to Pac West Land Care, Inc. for SilverRidge
and Sunrise Ranch, and to rebid Sycamore Creek. (601-03)
Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 4 (701-04)
ORDINANCE NO. 408/SECOND READING
WATER CONSERVATION PLAN AND
TIERED WATER BILLING STRUCTURE
Mayor Higginson read the title of Ordinance No. 408, "An Ordinance of the City
of Poway, California, repealing Ordinance No. 243 and Ordinance No. 336 and
Enacting Chapter 8.94 of the Poway Municipal Code Entitled, "Water Conservation
Plan."
There was no one present wishing to speak.
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Calleryto waive further
reading, close the public hearing and adopt Ordinance No. 408. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Callery to adopt
Resolution No. 93-040, entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Poway, California, Establishing a Tiered Water Rate Structure for Stages V
through VII of the 7-Stage Water Conservation Ordinance." Motion carried
unanimously.
ITEM 5 (701-04)
ORDINANCE NO. 409/SECOND READING
PROHIBITING PICKETING OF PRIVATE RESIDENCES
Mayor Higginson read the title of Ordinance No. 409, "An Ordinance of the City
of Poway, California, Adding Chapter 9.02 to the Poway Municipal Code to Prohibit
Picketing of Private Residences."
There was no one present wishing to speak.
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Motion by Councilmember Callery, seconded by Councilmember Cafagna to waive
further reading, close the public hearing and adopt Ordinance No. 409. Motion
carried unanimously.
ITEM 6 (701-04)
ORDINANCE NO. 410/SECOND READING
ALLOWING TACK AND FEED STORES IN CC ZONE
Mayor Higginson read the title of Ordinance No. 410, "An Ordinance of the city
of Poway, California, Amending Chapter 17.10 of Title 17 of the Poway Municipal
Code to Allow Feed and Tack Stores to Locate in the Community Commercial (CC)
Zone if Permitted by Conditional Use Permit."
There was no one present wishing to speak.
Motion by Councilmember Callery, seconded by Councilmember Cafagna to waive
further reading, close the public hearing and adopt Ordinance No. 410. Motion
carried unanimously.
ITEM 7 (1110-01)
SCREENING BERM
SCRIPPS POWAY PARKWAY
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. On January 26, 1993, Council approved a
four foot high berm along that portion of the Scripps Poway Parkway visible from
the Garden Road area and requested additional information regarding landscaping,
contour grading the fill slopes and cost of a six foot berm. Staff is
recommending a landscaping plan to create a visual barrier on top of the berm,
described the contour grading; and estimates a six foot berm to cost between
$90,000 and $120,000 for additional fill and easement acquisitions.
Speaking in favor of staff recommendation:
Randy Wilkins, 14617 Acton Court, asked about maintenance of the
landscaping. City Manager Bowersox stated it would be included in
the Landscape Maintenance District for the South Poway Business
Park.
Motion by Councilmember Snesko, seconded by Councilmember Emery to approve the
conceptual landscape design with the four foot berm and direct staff to
incorporate it into the project design. Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 8 (205-04)
1992-93 MID-YEAR BUDGET
1993-94 BUDGET PROJECTIONS
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. He stated he would be giving the City
Council the talk that he has been giving the City employees this past week. In
1992 the State shifted $1.3 billion of local tax dollars including 9% of Poway's
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property tax revenues or $357,081. This is a permanent shift. In addition $1.5
million of Redevelopment funds were shifted to the State. The projections for
our 1993-94 budget shows a $1.4 million shortfall which is a temporary number
since the Governor's proposed budget includes an additional 13% shift of property
taxes. Also contributing to this shortfall is a reduction in property tax
revenue due to reassessments.
He cited the two studies currently being conducted, a management audit by Hughes,
Heiss and a revenue study by MSI. The Hughes, Heiss study will be used to "right
size" the organization and, depending on the final 1993-94 budget numbers, we are
anticipating some employee layoffs and cuts in programs over the course of the
year. There will be no personnel cuts proposed in safety services. He also
reported that general obligation bonds sold in 1978 to finance new fire stations
and equipment had not been totally expended and with 14 years interest amounts
to $625,000. Staff proposes that these funds be applied to the purchase of the
new fire trucks and general fund monies allocated for that purpose can be applied
to the Capital Replacement Fund.
Following discussion, motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember
Cafagna to direct staff to continue efforts to achieve a balanced General Fund
for fiscal year 1992-93 and apply surplus fire bond revenue to permit
departmental contributions to the Capital Replacement Fund; and adopt Resolution
No. 93-041, entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Poway,
California, Approving Mid-Year Budget Adjustments for Fiscal Year 1992-1993."
Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 9.1 (203-23)
WAIVER OF FEES
FLOOD DAMAGED RESIDENCE/14305 YORK AVENUE
Mayor Higginson stated this item would be taken out of order. Staff report by
City Manager Bowersox. The home at 14305 York Avenue was damaged during floods
on January 7, 1993. It was constructed in a low-lying area between York Avenue
and Sycamore Avenue, south of Norwalk Street prior to floodplain mapping in the
area. The owners wish to rebuild on a higher point on the lot and staff
recommends that certain fees be waived.
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Callery to find that
unusual and hardship conditions exist for the relocation and reconstruction of
a home located at 14305 York Avenue and relocating the home will enhance drainage
conditions in the area; and to waive traffic mitigation fee, park fee, drainage
fee, variance fee, MDRA fee, and fee workup charges totaling $5,280 associated
with the issuance of a building permit. Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 9.2 (1180-02)
REVISION TO PUBLIC INFORMATION CAMPAIGN
REGARDING PROPOSED STATE BUDGET IMPACTS
(Councilmember Cafagna left the room.)
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Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. Following the March 9, 1993 meeting,
the City Attorney determined that parts of the public information campaign
approved by the City Council was more political than informational. As a result
staff is recommending that the City Council approve revisions including rewording
the signs and informational material, and deleting the bumper stickers.
Councilmember Callery requested that the sign state when the $2.2 million was
transferred to the State.
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Snesko to approve staff
recommendation. Motion carried 4-0 with Councilmember Cafagna out of the room.
(Councilmember Cafagna re-entered the meeting.)
ITEM 9 (1503-17)
SAN DIEGO AREA WASTE WATER NANAGENENT DISTRICT
STATUS REPORT
Staff report by Director of Engineering Services Weston. In September, 1992, SB
1225 was signed by the Governor enacting the San Diego Area Wastewater Management
District Act which creates a district (San District) to replace the Metropolitan
Sewerage System. On January 27, 1993 the Board of Directors, including
Councilmember Snesko, was seated. At the first meeting, the City of San Diego
moved to use the weighted vote to select a chairman since there were two
nominees. This method of voting was put in the legislation but its early use has
caused some concern among the cities because there is no consensus building and
gives the City of San Diego control of the District with the vote of any other
agency. City Attorney Eckis and Director of Engineering Services Weston are
suggesting either a change in the weighted vote or giving San Diego a veto. It
would require legislation to change. There will be a one-day retreat this
Saturday for the Board and these concerns will be discussed. Councilmember
Snesko will report back next week regarding the retreat.
CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
City Attorney Eckis stated that he has distributed the opening brief and reply
brief to the City Council regarding the Poway Town & Country v. Poway
arbitration. The arbitration takes place Thursday and Friday and we should have
a ruling next week.
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL-INITIATED ITEMS
19.
Councilmember Callery stated there are some tenants at Poway Royal that
just miss qualifying for rental assistance and requested staff look at
amending the requirements. Staff will report back in four weeks.
20.
Councilmember Emery reported that there is a pothole on Derringer Road
north of Durhullen.
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21.
Mayor Higginson announced that Jerry Long will be the chairman and Jerry
Hargarten the vice chair of the Poway Road Specific Plan Advisory
Committee.
22.
Councilmember Snesko stated the new Lake Poway parking stickers are not
visible to the general public. Council concurred that the bright blue
stickers used previously was a good means of determining Poway residents
for other purposes.
ADOOURNMENT
Upon motion by Councilmember Cafagna, seconded by Councilmember Callery, Mayor
Higginson ordered the meeting adjourned to 4:30 p.m., Thursday, March 18, 1993.
The time of adjournment was 8:25 p.m.
Marjo~ie l~. Wahlsten, City Clerk
City d~ay
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NO TICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE MARCH 16 1993, REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA, WAS ADJOURNED PURSUANT TO THE
FOLLOWING ORDER:
Dated:
ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion by Councilmember Cafagna,
seconded by Councilmember Callery, Mayor
Higginson ordered the meeting adjourned to
4:30 p.m., Thursday, March 18, 1993
in the City Council Chambers, 13325 Civic
Center Drive, Poway, California. The time
of adjournment was 8:25 p.m.
Marjor~e~(. Wahlsten, City Clerk
City o~way, California
March 17, 1993
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
approximately 10:00 a.m.
Dated at Poway, California, on March 17, 1993
Marjori~ K~ Wahlsten, City Clerk
City of~_~y, California