CC 1994 05-17 CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
NAY 17, 1994
The May 17, 1994, 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.
COUNCILHEHBERS PRESENT AT ROLL CALL
Mickey Cafagna, Susan Callery, Bob Emery, Don Higginson
COUNCILNENBERS ABSENT AT ROLL CALL
Tony Snesko
STAFF NEMBERS PRESENT
James Bowersox
Marjorie Wahlsten
Tamara Smith
John Fitch
Peggy Stewart
Bob Thomas
Mark Weston
Reba Wright-Quastler
Randy Williams
Warren Shafer
Mark Sanchez
Jim Marmack
Penny Riley
Marie Lofton
City Manager
City Clerk
Assistant City Attorney
Assistant City Manager
Director of Administrative Services
Director of Community Services
Director of Engineering Services
Director of Planning Services
Director of Public Services
Director of Redevelopment Services
Director of Safety Services
Sheriff's Captain
Management Analyst
Deputy City Clerk
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Deputy Mayor Emery led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PROCLAHATIONS
Mayor Higginson proclaimed May 15-21, 1994 as "Buddy Poppy Week," and presented
the proclamation to Bud Gray.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Higginson explained the procedure for Public Oral Communications. There
was no one present wishing to speak.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Higginson announced that Item 14 was pulled from the Consent Calendar by
the public and Item 17.4 would be continued to June 7, 1994. Motion by
Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Callery to approve the Consent
Calendar as follows:
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10.
Approval of Minutes - City Council
April 26, 1994, Regular Meeting
12. Ratification of Warrant Register - April 28, 1994
(401-10)
13.
Receive and file interim report for Minor Conditional Use Permit 93-04,
Lea Burrell applicant, keeping exotic birds at 14121Melodie Lane. Staff
will return with a follow-up report in June. (203-24)
15.
Acceptance of donation by private citizen of a mobile home at Poway Royal
Estates, located at 13125 Alpine Drive, #212; and authorization for staff
to conduct minor repairs and resell the unit to recoup costs. (1601-11R)
16.
Approval of agreement with the Poway Unified School District to provide
$4.5 million under the Redevelopment Agency Plan Amendment for school
improvements. (602-01 #215R)
17. Approval of first amendment to the contract with the City of Oceanside for
the Administrative Review of Parking Citations. (602-01 #996)
17.1
Rejection of County proposal to include Poway in the San Diego County Open
Space and Park District ballot measure being considered for the November,
1994 ballot. (702-00)
17.2
Approval of agreement between the County of San Diego and the City of
Poway for Public Transportation Services for FY 1994-95 through 1996-97.
(602-01 #35)
17.3
Adopted the following positions on pending legislation: oppose AB 3198
which revises existing law regarding the creation of second units in
single-family and multi-family zones; oppose AB 3805 which would place
onerous requirements on police departments and the Department of Alcoholic
Beverage Control in order to use minors as decoys. {701-11)
17.4 Continue consideration of Policy Concerning Removal of Coastal Sage Scrub
to June 7, 1994. (203-11)
Motion carried 4-0 with Councilmember Snesko absent.
ITEM 9.1 (1110-01)
SCRIPPS POWAY PARKWAY EASTERLY EXTENSION
Mayor Higginson stated that this item will be heard out of order. Staff report
by City Manager Bowersox. In order to relieve the regional traffic burden placed
on Poway Road, it has been a high priority for the City to build Scripps Poway
Parkway to connect two major highways: 1-15 and SR 67. To complete the last
section of road from Sycamore Canyon Road to Highway 67, money has been obtained
from nine different sources for a total of $30.4 million, including $13 million
from the County of San Diego.
In February, 1994, the City Council certified the EIR for the Scripps Poway
Parkway from Stowe Drive to SR 67. Since that date, the County of San Diego has
been processing a County Circulation Element and General Plan Amendment to
coincide with the project proposed by the City of Poway. The County Planning
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Commission adopted a resolution recommending approval of the project and EIR for
the Board of Supervisors hearing on May 18, 1994.
Since the City's certification of the EIR, additional issues have arisen
regarding the project. The Garden Road neighborhood, in meeting with staff on
May 11, 1994, expressed opposition to access from the Parkway at a signalized
intersection at Sycamore Canyon Road. Residents outside the Poway City limits
to the east continue to object to visibility of the Parkway from their homes.
The B-1 modified alignment which moves the roadway northerly and utilizes a
bridge or arch structure would resolve several issues, including visibility of
the Parkway by County residents, eliminate the at-grade intersection with
Sycamore Canyon Road at the bottom of a 7% grade; preserve a developing horse
ranch at that intersection; and allow horse riders and bicyclists to go under the
Parkway without any interference from heavy traffic. In addition, there could be
future consideration for a local access to the Parkway via a frontage road.
This change, including the bridge, would increase the cost of this project by
approximately $2.1 million. In order to effect a corresponding reduction of
$2.1 million, staff recommends that only four lanes be constructed initially.
Right-of-Way for six lanes would be acquired and the other two lanes could be
completed when the traffic counts warranted it.
Council requested information on the location of the potential future access
road, how much of the road could be seen by the residents if moved to the north,
how many feet to the north the modified alignment would move the roadway and if
the same cost savings would occur if grading was done for 6-lanes while only
paving four.
Speaking in favor of staff recommendation and against access from the Parkway:
Dane Wear, 13226 Neddick Ave.
Marianne Reynolds, 13692 Quiet Hills Dr.
Gail Trunnell, 13314 Neddick Ave.
Kathy Muela, 13333 Racquet Ct.
Cecilia Chafin, 15485 Raptor Rd.
Daniel Bamford, 13040 Neddick Ave.
Robert Robinson, 14555 Kittery St.
Frank Spitzer, 16028 Paragon Mesa Rd.
Mark Curci, 15529 Sycamore Canyon Rd.
Jay Wilkinson, 14564 Glenville St.
Mathilda Varban, 13002 Neddick Ave.
Bridgette Padilla, 13207 Acton Ave.
Katherine Staebler, 13123 Welton Ln.
Carol Fedo, 13441Whitewater Dr.
John Molla, 13222 Standish Dr.
Fran Hjalmarson, 15125 Garden Rd.
Connie Spitzer, 16028 Paragon Mesa Rd.
Thomas Gordon, 15529 Sycamore Canyon Rd.
G. Crawford, 15310 Garden Rd.
Joseph Hilliard, 13442 Sebago Ave.
Thom Winter, 13448 Sebago Ave.
Randy Wilkins, 14617 Acton Ct.
John Kurtz, 16212 Paragon Mesa Rd.
Denise Hunter, 14534 Glenville St.
Susan Moerder, 13360 Whitewater Rd.
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Speaking against the extension of Scripps Poway Parkway:
Brett Hoppe, 14516 Glenville
Barbara Riegel, 15578 Raptor Rd., San Diego
Cheryl Pehl, 12901Margate
RECESS AND CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Higginson recessed the meeting at 8:25 p.m., and called it back to order
at 8:35 p.m. with all Councilmembers present except Councilmember Snesko who was
absent.
Council commended Director Weston for his work on the project and concurred that
if the residents did not want an access road, then it was not necessary to have
one; however staff should investigate providing a gated safety access to the east
in case of an emergency.
Motion by Councilmember Cafagna, seconded by Councilmember Emery to: 1. Endorse
the County Circulation Element and General Plan Amendment reclassifying the
Scripps Poway Parkway to a 6-lane expressway, identify the B corridor as the
selected alignment, add this roadway to the bicycle network, and identify the B-1
Modified Alignment at Sycamore Canyon Road as the preferred alignment; 2)
construct the Parkway in two phases with Phase I being a 4-lane alignment from
Sycamore Canyon Road to SR 67 while purchasing the right-of-way for the ultimate
6-lane configuration; 3) direct staff to review the environmental document and
prepare the appropriate documentation as it relates to a bridge at Sycamore
Canyon Road on the B-1 Modified Alignment; 4) direct staff to report back to the
Council after bidding the project to determine if funds are available to
construct other improvements such as Garden Road near the school or Sycamore
Canyon Road; 5) direct staff to look at possible emergency access in case of
disaster. Motion carried 4-0 with Councilmember Snesko absent.
ITEM 5 (705-13)
HIGH VALLEY PROPOSED ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
FOR ROAD IMPROVEMENTS
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. On April 19, 1994, Council requested a
status report on the conversion of the County maintained roads in High Valley to
City maintained roads. For the last two years, staff has been working with the
High Valley Association Board and BSI Consultants to develop a conceptual plan
with potential costs of an assessment district for the High Valley residents to
finance the necessary improvements to bring the roads currently in County Service
Area 5 (CSA 5) up to acceptable City standards. A survey was distributed by the
High Valley Board to determine if there is basic support or opposition to the
assessment district concept. Of those responding, 76% were in favor of the
proposed district. Staff recommends the Council take public comment and receive
and file this report.
Speaking in favor of the Assessment District:
John Watts, 15160 Skyridge Rd., immediate past President of the High
Valley Association
Bernard Kutter, 15159 Skyridge Rd., Vice President of the High Valley
Association
Dan Steusy, 15249 Eastvale Rd., member of High Valley Association,
representing Eastvale Road residents.
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Councilmember Cafagna stated that he had met with Supervisor Diane Jacobs to
request some County funding for this project in exchange for shedding the
liability. He expects a response to this request in about a week and will report
back to Council at that time.
Council concurred to receive and file this report.
ITEM 6 (601-02 #1023)
SAN DIEGO SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY
JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. City Attorney Eckis has requested this
item be continued for one week so he can be present for the discussion. City
Manager Bowersox stated that as of today, the City of Santee has voted against
joining the JPA. The County of San Diego, the Cities of Del Mar and Solana Beach
have voted to join. All cities have to take action prior to May 31, 1994.
Motion by Councilmember Callery, seconded by Councilmember Emery to continue this
item to May 24, 1994. Motion carried 4-0 with Councilmember Snesko absent.
ITEM 7 (1180-05)
COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION REQUEST
FOR PARENTS' AND KIDS' SAKE, INC.
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. For Parents' and Kids' Sake is requesting
$500 to fund the Teen Moms Together program. He noted that if this request is
approved as submitted, $3,000 will remain in the Community Contribution fund for
this fiscal year.
Speaking in favor of staff recommendation:
Betty Rexford, 11570 Creek Rd., member of board for Parents' and Kids'
Sake, stated the $500 would fund 5 months of the Teen Moms Together
program.
Motion by Councilmember Callery, seconded by Councilmember Cafagna to approve a
donation of $1,000 for 10 month funding to Parents' and Kids' Sake, Inc., to be
used for the Teen Moms Together program. Motion carried 4-0 with Councilmember
Snesko absent.
ITEM 8 (1301-01)
POLICY FOR MONITORING CHILD MOLESTATION CASES
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. This item was referred from the April 26,
1994, City Council meeting. Staff believes the proposed policy for monitoring
the notification of child molestation cases for children in the City of Poway
meets the desires of the Council and recommends approval.
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Callery to direct staff
to submit a letter of concern regarding each child molestation case to the Court
of Jurisdiction from the Mayor and City Council; continue to promote educational
programs aimed at promoting child safety, such as the Stranger Danger Program,
through Poway's Crime Prevention Unit, Juvenile Services, and the DARE Program;
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continue to support the Poway Sheriff's Reserve Unit who are actively monitoring
sex offender registrants in the City. Motion carried 4-0 with Councilmember
Snesko absent.
ITEM g (1301-02)
PERSONAL ASSAULT PREVENTION PROGRAM
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. This item was referred from the January
25, 1994, City Council meeting. On June 9, 1994, a Personal Assault Prevention
and Emergency Preparedness Workshop will be held at the Community Center. A two-
hour program will be presented by Battalion Chief MacPherson and Crime Prevention
Specialist Donna Kremer.
Council concurred to receive and file this report.
ITEM 14 (602-01 #1022)
FACILITIES USE AGREEMENT WITH
POWAY-MIDLAND RAILROAD VOLUNTEERS
Mayor Higginson stated this item was pulled from the Consent Calendar by the
public. Staff report by Bob Thomas, Director of Community Services. The Poway-
Midland Railroad Volunteers (PMRRV) have been involved in operating and restoring
the train equipment at Old Poway Park. The facilities use agreement establishes
a formal relationship and makes the PMRRV responsible for the operation and
maintenance of the rolling stock and operation of the ticket office/gift shop.
It is for five years with a five year renewal option. Staff recommends approval.
Speaking in opposition to staff recommendation:
Jill Nasman, 14126 Sycamore Ave.
William Holgren, 14152 Sycamore Ave.
Speakers stated the train is too noisy and is being operated too fast. They
requested a limit to the "special events" with written operating dates approved
by the City Council and a means of monitoring the speed.
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Callery, to approve
agreement with addition of a schedule of operating dates to be approved quarterly
by the Council with notification sent to neighbors, and an accurate monitoring
of speed of the rolling stock. Motion carried 4-0 with Councilmember Snesko
absent.
CITY MANAGER ITEMS
18.
City Manager Bowersox reported on a phone meeting with Assemblyman
Goldsmith and lobbyist Bob Wilson regarding the operation of bicycles on
Green Valley Truck Trail in Blue Sky Ecological Reserve. The Department
of Fish & Game may be receptive to a 6-month trial period and they will
have a response for Assemblyman Goldsmith in two weeks.
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CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
19.
Assistant City Attorney Smith requested a closed session pursuant to
Government Code §54956.8, conference with real property negotiator for
property located on the northwest corner of Bowron Road and Civic Center
Drive. Negotiating parties are the buyer, Poway Redevelopment Agency, and
the owners, Dick Huber and Virgil Opfer. Under negotiation are price and
terms of purchase.
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL-INITIATED ITEMS
21.
Councilmember Callery reported on the Gang Task Force meeting. The after-
school intervention program at Meadowbrook School is having positive
results.
22.
Councilmember Emery asked about the rolling billboard advertising Lucky
Stores that was seen in the community last weekend. Staff was directed to
look at enforcement options.
RECESS AND CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Higginson recessed the meeting at 9:22 p.m., and called it back to order
at 9:30 with all Councilmembers present except Councilmember Snesko who was
absent.
JOINT MEETING WITH THE PARKS & RECREATION COMMITTEE
Mayor Higginson thanked the Committee for being present to discuss their planned
activities with the Council. Committee members Deanne Erickson, Jim Hall, Bruce
Kravitz and Linda Blackwell were present. He commended the committee for their
hard work and stated he had been reviewing their minutes. He stated it is
important for the Council and the committee to exchange ideas so they know they
are going in the same direction.
Jim Hall stated that Poway has been a leader in supporting youth sports in the
North County; however there is still a need for playing fields. A few years ago,
the Council proposed lighting the ballfields at Tierra Bonita School in order to
give additional playing time. At that time the neighbors were very much against
it but his current discussions with them are more favorable. These fields are
the home of several local leagues. He has discussed this project with the School
District and has obtained $60,000 in private funds. Total cost is estimated to
be $105,000.
Council discussion included who would be using the fields after dark and the need
to address neighbor's concerns and get their support. Councilmember Emery
pointed out more than the immediate neighbors will be able to see the lights and
be affected. Council also asked if other community fields are being fully
utilized and stated before they could endorse this project the Committee needs
to hold a neighborhood meeting and bring a proposal to the Council.
Deanne Erickson, Committee Chairperson, reported on a meeting to be held with Dan
Cannon, Parks & Landscape Manager, and Ethan Rotman, Naturalist for the State
Department of Fish & Game regarding possible location of a perimeter trail around
Blue Sky preserve for bicycle use. Council concurred this needs to be explored.
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Chairperson Erickson requested the proposed "Skateboard Park" be referred to as
the "Skate Park" so it can be inclusive of all skaters. The Committee has
discussed this issue with Councilmember Snesko and he will pursue it.
Councilmember Callery stated she is personally opposed to a skateboard park;June
16, 1994 however, the YMCA is looking for a location to start an in-line Roller
Hockey League. They have money to fund this project and are interested in a
cooperative effort. Director of Community Services Thomas stated the Committee
has this on their May 24th agenda for discussion.
Chairperson Erickson stated Bob Burkehart, dog trainer for the recreational
programming has requested a fenced area for a "dog park". The Committee suggests
the practice soccer field to the west and south of the existing west baseball
field at the Community Park. It is now only occasionally used for soccer
practice. The Agility Club of San Diego, dog-training organization, is looking
for a location to rent. It would have a movable fence so the area could still
be used for soccer practice. Most of the classes are held at night so lights
would be needed. Council concurred to proceed with investigation of a "dog park."
(Councilmember Callery left the meeting at 10:15 p.m.)
Bruce Kravitz, Vice Chairperson of the Committee, requested Council look at the
possibility of purchasing the property south of Garden Road across from Garden
Road School for use as another community park. Mr. Kravitz showed Council
drawings of how he envisioned the park could be laid out. He would like to hold
a public forum and get input from the residents. Council concurred with the City
Manager that the budget is not there to acquire, build and maintain another large
facility. They suggested the Committee should look at the utilization and
improvement of existing parks.
Linda Blackwell asked the City Council to remain sensitive to the fact that the
fees for the Swim Club Teams are paid by families. Mayor Higginson pointed out
the extent of current City subsidization of private time hours at the swim
center.
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Higginson adjourned the meeting into closed session as requested by the
Assistant City Attorney at 10:58 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER AND ADJOURNHENT
Mayor Higginson called the meeting back to order at 11:00 p.m., with all
Councilmembers present except Councilmembers Calleryand Snesko and adjourned the
meeting on motion of Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Cafagna.
j i~ K\ Wa sten, City Clerk
City of~ay
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