CC 1994 07-05 CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA
MINUT£S OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
OULY 5, 1994
The July 5, 1994, 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, Tony Snesko, Don Higginson
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT AT ROLL CALL
Bob Emery
STAFF HEMBERS PRESENT
James Bowersox
Marjorie Wahlsten
Tamara Smith
John Fitch
Peggy Stewart
Bob Thomas
Mark Weston
Reba Wright-Quastler
Warren Shafer
Mark Sanchez
Penny Riley
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 Redevelopment Services
Director of Safety Services
Management Analyst
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Callery led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Higginson explained the procedure for Public Oral Communications. There
was no one present wishing to speak.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Councilmember Snesko, seconded by Councilmember Callery to approve the
Consent Calendar as follows:
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Approval of Minutes - City Council
May 24, 1994, Regular Meeting
May 31, 1994, Regular Meeting
June 7, 1994, Regular Meeting
9. Ratification of Warrant Register - June 16, 1994.
(401-10)
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10. Denial of claim for damages: Richard Smith and Shelley Moore. (704-13)
11.
Authorization to escheat certain unclaimed checks and return funds to the
General Fund. (401-06)
12. Approval of an amendment to the agreement between the City of Poway and
the County of San Diego for a six-month extension of the Law Enforcement
contract for fiscal year 1993-94; extension to December 31, 1994.
(602-02 #59)
14. Appropriation of $3,000 for City participation in the Regional Mortgage
Credit Certificate (MCC) Program, designed to assist low- and moderate-
income first-time homebuyers. (602-01 #1010)
15.
Approval of the following positions on pending legislation: support AB
463 which strengthens the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control's
ability to deal with problem establishments; support SB 1641 which extends
the exception to for-profit entities giving or selling food at occasional
events for the nonprofit association if the for-profit entity receives no
monetary benefit; oppose AB 3969 which would prohibit a local enforcement
agency from issuing a solid waste facility permit for a transfer station
or material recovery facility that would be located within 2000 feet of a
residence, hospital, or day care center; support SB 1413 which will allow
nonprofit organizations to use tax-exempt bond proceeds and redevelopment
low- and moderate-income housing funds to purchase mobilehome parks;
oppose ACA 43 which would require a majority vote for the imposition of
any general tax by a local agency; and support SB 1158 which to
"reauthorize" the California Asset Forfeiture law. (701-11)
Motion carried 4-0 with Councilmember Emery absent.
ITEM 4 (701-04)
ORDINANCE NO. 435/SECOND READING
SPEED LIMIT ON COMMUNITY ROAD
Mayor Higginson read the title of Ordinance No. 435, "An Ordinance of the City
of Poway, California, adding to Section 10.32.020 of the Poway Municipal Code
Establishing Speed Limits on Community Road from Kirkham Road to 500 Feet north
of Hilleary Place" which establishes a 45 MPH speed limit from Kirkham Road to
500 feet south of Civic Center Drive, and a 35 MPH speed limit on Community Road
from 500 feet south of Civic Center Drive to 500 feet north of Hilleary Place.
There was no one present wishing to speak.
Motion by Councilmember Snesko, seconded by Councilmember Cafagna, to waive
further reading, close the public hearing, and adopt Ordinance No. 435. Motion
carried 4-0 with Councilmember Emery absent.
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ITEM 5 (203-08)
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 94-06
APPLICANT: STEVE HIRSCHHORN
Mayor Higginson opened the public hearing. Staff report by City Manager
Bowersox. This is a request to operate a pawn shop in an existing suite in the
Carriage Center at 12845 Poway Road. Staff recommends approval.
There was no one present wishing to speak.
Motion by Councilmember Cafagna, seconded by Councilmember Callery to close the
public hearing and adopt Planning Resolution No. P-94-30, entitled, "A Resolution
of the City Council of the City of Poway, California Approving Conditional Use
Permit 94-06, Assessor's Parcel Number 317-490-55," with an added condition that
the firearms be locked up in a safe when the business was closed. Motion carried
4-0 with Councilmember Emery absent.
ITEM 6 (1110-01R)
IMPROVEMENTS TO YORK AVENUE
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. On June 7, 1994, Samuel Rodman addressed
the City Council regarding the schedule for street improvements to York Avenue
between Aubrey Street and Norwalk Street. This project is on the list of
Redevelopment Agency projects and is one of 50 substandard local streets on the
list. They are of lower priority than public health and safety projects, major
arterial roads, or projects serving the entire Agency area and are not expected
to receive funding for several years.
Council concurred to receive and file the report.
CITY MANAGER ITEMS
City Manager Bowersox announced that the City has received a Certificate of
Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers
Association for the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. He commended the
Administrative Services Department.
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL INITIATED ITEMS
18.
Councilmember Cafagna asked about bike lanes on Midland Road between Twin
Peaks and Old Poway Park. Staff will report back.
19A.
Councilmember Callery stated she and the other Councilmembers had received
a letter from Jerry Hargarten, Chairman of the Budget Review Committee,
requesting Council consideration of each specific Committee
recommendation. Mayor Higginson suggested that staff respond to these
items at least by the mid-year budget report. (701-09)
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21A.
Councilmember Snesko stated he has learned that Southwestern Cable does
not transmit the Spice Channel to subscribers in the City of Poway and
withdrew this item from the agenda.
22A.
Mayor Higginson requested and received Council concurrence to hold a Pre-
Development Conference for a tow storage yard in the South Poway Business
Park for Anytime Towing. (203-18)
The entire Council commended Bob Thomas and other city staff for their efforts
at Old Poway Park and the Fourth of July celebration.
ADJOURNHENT
Mayor Higginson adjourned the meeting at 7:15 p.m. on motion by Councilmember
Callery, seconded by Councilmember Snesko.
Marjor~i_e l~. Wahlsten, City Clerk
City o~v ay
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