CC 1993 05-11 CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA
HINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
HAY 11, 1993
The May 11, 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.
COUNCILMEMBERS 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
Bob Thomas
Mark Weston
Reba Wright-Quastler
Les Berglund
Mark Sanchez
Steve Streeter
Dan Cannon
Yolanda Collins
Patrick Foley
Peter Moote
Janis Acosta
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
Acting Dir. of Public Services
Director of Safety Services
Assistant Director of Planning Services
Park & Landscape Manager
Sheriff's Captain
Principal Management Analyst
Senior Management Analyst
Management Analyst
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Deputy Mayor Emery led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PROCLAMATIONS
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Mayor Higginson proclaimed May 16-22, 1993 as "National Public Works Week"
and presented the proclamation to Lester Berglund, Acting Director of
Public Services.
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Mayor Higginson proclaimed May 5-9, 1993 as "Chiropractic Awareness Week"
and presented the proclamation to Dr. Gilford.
PRESENTATION
Francie Hilkemeyer with SportsPark of America, Inc., city's partner in developing
the South Poway Sports Park, presented the Mayor and City Council with T-shirts.
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PUBLIC ORAL CONNUNICATIONS
Mayor Higginson explained the procedure for Public Oral Communications. There
was no one present wishing to speak.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Callery to adopt the
Consent Calendar as follows:
16.
Approval of Minutes - City Council
April 20, 1993, Regular Meeting
April 22, 1993, Adjourned Regular Meeting
April 24, 1993, Adjourned Regular Meeting
18. Ratification of Warrant Register - April 22, 1993
(401-10)
19.
Receive and file report regarding right turn restrictions from Summerfield
Lane to Espola Road. (1160-01)
20. Approval of policy for public inspection and copying of records.(102-05)
21.
Adopt Resolution No. P-g3-26, entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Poway, California Approving a Request to Install a
Freestanding Sign at 14047 Twin Peaks Road, Christian Life Assembly
Church, Assessor's Parcel Number 321-190-17," for an 11-1/2 foot sign,
finding that circumstances exist which warrant the approval of a sign
greater than eight feet in height. (203-17)
22.
Appropriation of $95,614 to fund the loan program for connection fees and
plumbing expenses to connect to public sewer for the residents in Hilltop
Circle to be repaid through property taxes; authorization for Mayor to
sign lien agreements. (401-22)
23.
Proposed amendments to Biennial Element of 1992-1999 Regional
Transportation Improvement Program to include a traffic signal at Pomerado
Road and Casa Avenida; Scripps Poway Parkway funding and the Street
Maintenance Program. {1503-02}
24.
Appropriation of $50,000 of funds received from SANDAG to the Pomerado
Road Bike Lane project. (401-30)
25.
Adoption of Resolution No. 93-069, entitled, "A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Poway, California approving a Three Year
Cooperation Agreement Between the County of San Diego and the City of
Poway for a Community Development Program," Community Development Block
Grant Administration (20th, 21st and 22nd year); and authorization for the
Mayor and the City Manager to execute the HUD Certification Form.
(602-01 #979)
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25.1
Approval of reduced wage ranges for part-time temporary Classifications in
the Community Services Department, for personnel hired after May 15,
1993. (502-01)
Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 5 (707-07)
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT 83-1
ITEM 6 (705-09)
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT 86-1
ITEM 7 (705-11)
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT 86-2
ITEM 8 (705-12)
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT 86-3
Mayor Higginson opened the public hearings regarding assessments in four
landscape maintenance districts for 1993-94. This is the first of two
opportunities for the public to speak regarding the proposed assessments.
There was no one present wishing to speak.
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Callery to continue the
public hearing to June 15, 1993 for public input and adoption. Motion carried
unanimously.
ITEM 9 (701-04)
ORDINANCE NO. 413/FIRST READING
PURCHASING RECYCLED PRODUCTS
Mayor Higginson opened the public hearing and read the title of Ordinance No.
413, "An Ordinance of the City of Poway, California Amending Chapter 3.28 of the
Poway Municipal Code Regarding Purchasing Procedures for the City of Poway."
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. Staff has developed a program for
purchase of recycled products whenever practical and is recommending a revision
to the purchasing ordinance to reflect this.
There was no one present wishing to speak.
Motion byCouncilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Calleryto waive further
reading and continue the public hearing to May 25, 1993 for second reading and
adoption. Motion carried unanimously.
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ITEM 10 (401-30)
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
Mayor Higginson opened the public hearing. Staff report by City Manager
Bowersox. It is anticipated that the City will receive $202,779 in CDBG funds
for 1993-94 and staff proposes it be allocated for the management and
implementation of Phase II of the Americans with Disabilities Act Transition
Plan.
There was no one present wishing to speak.
Motion by Councilmember Snesko, seconded by Councilmember Cafagna to close the
public hearing and adopt staff recommendation. Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 11 (701-04)
MODIFICATIONS TO THE SIGN ORDINANCE
Item introduced by City Manager Bowersox. Staff report by Director of Planning
Services Wright-Quastler. On February 16, 1993 the City Council considered a
staff report regarding proposed revisions to the sign ordinance regarding special
event signage, auto dealership signage, and other miscellaneous amendments.
Council referred the matter to the Business Advisory Committee and the Poway Road
Specific Plan Advisory Committee. The Committees concur that some of the changes
would be beneficial but they do not feel that auto dealerships should be treated
differently than other businesses.
Speaking in opposition to staff recommendation:
Vicki Lazowski, 14440 Golden Sunset Lane, President of the Poway Chamber
of Commerce, stated the Chamber is in favor of the changes proposed
by the auto dealers association and they should apply to all
businesses.
Norm Hosler, 14746 Dash Way, stated that changes should apply to all
businesses.
Director of Planning Services Wright-Quastler stated that there are currently
separate sign regulations for theaters and gas stations. This item has specific
proposals for wall signs, freestanding signs, convenience signs, antenna
ornament, and light poles banners specifically for auto dealerships. The special
event signage would apply to all businesses.
Councilmember Snesko made a motion to set a workshop with the auto dealers to
discuss their proposals.
Mayor Higginson suggested that grand opening signs be allowed for 30 days, major
promotional sales signage be for 2 weeks, minor promotional sales be allowed 6
times per year.
Councilmember Cafagna stated he had talked to Ross Spalding who is doing economic
development for the City and had suggested the city sponsor auto fairs and other
types of promotional events. He seconded Councilmember Snesko's motion.
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Following further discussion, the motion and second were withdrawn. Motion by
Councilmember Cafagna, seconded by Councilmember Emery to approve the auto dealer
kiosk program, time frames for special event signs as suggested by Mayor
Higginson, wall, freestanding and convenience signs for auto dealerships as
proposed. The other issues of balloons and banners will be referred to Ross
Spalding and he is requested to make a recommendation to the City Council.
Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 12 (102-05)
WATER AND SEWER SERVICE IN BEELER CANYON
Staff report byCity Manager Bowersox. On April 20, 1993, Council directed staff
to prepare a policy for adoption regarding water and sewer service to properties
in the City of San Diego from facilities in Creek Road.
Motion by Councilmember Callery, seconded by Councilmember Emery, to adopt a
policy that the City of Poway will not provide public water and sewer service
outside the city limits south of Creek Road to properties in Beeler Canyon.
Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 13 (202-01)
HUGHES, HEISS MANAGEMENT AUDIT
Item introduced by City Manager Bowersox. Hughes, Heiss & Associates have
completed the management audit contracted for by the City Council. He requests
that their recommendations be referred to him. He will report back next week
with a proposed plan of action on the quantitative recommendations. The
qualitative recommendations will be reported on over a period of months.
Richard Brady of Hughes, Heiss reviewed briefly the major changes they are
proposing.
City Manager Bowersox commended the city employees for their extraordinary
cooperative efforts in this study even when they knew it meant the loss of some
positions.
Council concurred to receive and file the report and refer it to the City Manager
for further action.
ITEM 14 (1170-09)
STORM DRAIN PERFORMANCE REPORT
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. The City Council requested a performance
report on the storm drain system following the 1993 storms. Since incorporation
the City, the Redevelopment Agency, and private developers have constructed
approximately $21.5 million of storm drain improvements. The system performed
very well during the winter storms with some minor problems and flooding which
were enumerated in the report.
Council concurred to receive and file the report.
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ITEM 15 (203-09)
ANIMAL ZONING ISSUES
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. On March 30, 1993, Councilmember Emery
questioned whether horse boarding facilities in the rural areas should be subject
to the same restrictions as those in more urban areas. Staff scheduled this item
prematurely and requests it be removed from calendar until further research is
completed. Council concurred.
CITY HANAGER ITEMS
City Manager Bowersox announced that Cathy Brokaw, Secretary to the City Manager
and City Council, has resigned to move to Redding and will be replaced by Elaine
Wilcox, currently Administrative Secretary in the Engineering Services
Department. The City Council wished Cathy the very best in her new venture.
CITY ATTORNEY ITENS
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City Attorney Eckis stated that SANDAG, at its April 30th meeting, had
approved in concept an Interim Agreement for disposal of solid waste
through formation of an Interim Commission which would recommend a
permanent form of governance for regional control of solid waste, probably
a full-empowered Joint Powers Authority. Each participant in the
Commission would commit immediately 50% of its flow to the County for the
term of bonding necessary to finance improvements to existing facilities.
This interim agreement goes a long way towards addressing the concerns of
the City Council and is on the agenda for may 18 for discussion.
Councilmember Snesko requested a list of the pros and cons of approving
the agreement. {1170-04)
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City Attorney Eckis requested a closed session pursuant to Government Code
§54956.9(c) on whether to initiate litigation.
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City Attorney Eckis stated he has received a copy of the Municipal Law
Handbook written and edited by California City Attorneys and published by
the League of California Cities. It will be in his office as a resource
for Council and staff.
NAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL-INITIATED ITENS
29.
Councilmember Callery requested that an item be added to the agenda
regarding staffing the Blue Sky Reserve. The Task Force met last night
and the Fish & Game Regional Manager is going to Sacramento next Monday to
present their proposal. She needs Council confirmation on our offer.
Motion by Councilmember Callery, seconded by Councilmember Snesko that the
need to act on this item arose within the last 72 hours and should be
added to the agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
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Councilmember Callery stated the issue is that four naturalist positions
state-wide are being eliminated. The City Council had authorized an offer
to fund half of a full-time position at Blue Sky if it was guaranteed for
a three-year period. At Monday's meeting the Fish & Game representative
requested information on how the City would respond if this position was
eliminated. They are offering a half-time position with the City paying
for it. She requested Council confirmation of our original offer.
Council concurred with Councilmember Callery's suggestion that we stay
with our original offer.
30.
Councilmember Emery stated that the gates to some of the city parks were
still locked at 9 a.m. last Saturday and ball practice had begun which
meant there was a lot of parking on the streets in residential
neighborhoods. City Manager Bowersox stated this was being taken care of.
32A.
Councilmember Snesko stated the current Sheriff's sub-station is very
crowded and asked when a new facility is proposed. Staff will report
back.
328.
Councilmember Snesko stated Assemblyman Goldsmith had distributed
information regarding the League of California Cities position on the
State budget in that they are recommending continuance of the one-half
cent sales tax and conforming the state income tax to the federal income
tax. City Manager Bowersox stated the League has dropped support of the
second item.
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Higginson called for a closed session at 8:50 p.m. as requested by the City
Attorney.
CALL TO ORDER AND ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Higginson called the meeting back to order at 9:05 p.m., announced the City
Council had instructed the City Attorney regarding initiating litigation and
adjourned the meeting. The time of adjournment was 9:06 p.m.
Marjor~e ~. Wahlsten, City Clerk
City of L~p~way
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