CC 1994 08-18 CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA
HINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED REGULAR HEETING
AUGUST 18, 1994
The August 18, 1994 meeting, adjourned from the August 16, 1994 regular
meeting of the City Council of the City of Poway, was called to order at 4:37
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, Tony Snesko, Don Higginson
STAFF HEHBERS PRESENT
James Bowersox
Marjorie Wahlsten
Steve Eckis
John Fitch
Reba Wright-Quastler
Warren Shafer
Steve Streeter
Penny Riley
City Manager
City Clerk
City Attorney
Assistant City Manager
Director of Planning Services
Director of Redevelopment Services
Principal Planner
Management Analyst
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Higginson explained the procedure for Public Oral Communications. There
was no one present wishing to speak.
ITEM 3 (1503-02)
SANDAG'S ECONOMIC PROSPERITY STUDY
Mayor Higginson stated the SANDAG representative will be late and this item will
be considered when he arrives.
ITEM 4 (203-18)
PRE-DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE
POWAY JUNCTION
S. Robert Smith, President of Smith/Smith International, Inc., presented a
proposal to build a country western theme community on approximately 150 acres
in the South Poway Business Park. It would include a hotel and trade
show/conference center; outdoor barbecue chuckwagon restaurant and entertainment
center; country and western opera house; country and western shopping mall;
western art museum and other facilities. Director of Planning Services Wright-
Quastler stated this project would require a Specific Plan Amendment and
Tentative Map. Council concurred this was a very aggressive project and, if
feasible, could be good for the community.
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ITEM 3 (1503-02)
SANDAG'S ECONOMIC PROSPERITY STUDY
Marney Cox, Special Services Director with SANDAG, reviewed the Economic
Prosperity Study which was prepared as a quality of life factor of the Regional
Growth Management Strategy. It points out that the ratio of higher to lower
paying jobs is the opposite of what it used to be. In 1970 our per capita income
was 35% higher than the nation's; today it's only 4% higher. The cost of living
in our region has risen faster than either the state or national average. And
we're losing the ability to compete. He reviewed things that are necessary to
improve this situation, including education.
The City Council thanked Mr. Cox for his presentation.
RECESS AND CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Higginson recessed the meeting at 6:10 p.m. and called it back to order at
6:20 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
ITEM 5 (203-18)
PRE-DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE
ANYTIME TOWING
Cary Shultz, owner of Anytime Towing, stated his need for an auto storage
facility. The lot he currently leases on Golden Way is needed by the owner and
he has a few months to relocate. He has owned this business since 1992 and houses
approximately 100 vehicles per month, 95% of which are released within 5 days to
the registered owner. He has looked at property in the South Poway Business Park
but this is not currently an allowed use.
Director of Planning Services Wright-Quastler stated a Specific Plan Amendment
would be required to allow the use, and she would recommend this use also require
a Conditional Use Permit. In response to question by Mr. Shultz and the Council
she stated rquired improvements could be phased under a CUP.
Council concurred that this use could be appropriate in certain sections of the
Business Park where it can be screened.
ITEM 6 (203-18)
PRE-DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE
CALIFORNIA CREMATION & BURIAL CHAPEL
E. Van Mitchell, President of California Cremation, stated they are looking at
a site in the South Poway Business Park for a crematory. They have an Air
Pollution Control permit. The exterior of the building looks like any other
· industrial building. Their chapel is on E1Cajon Boulevard.
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Director of Planning Services Wright-Quastler stated this would also require a
Specific Plan Amendment to allow the use. Council concurred it would be
appropriate.
ITEM 7 (202-01)
CITY COUNCIL GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Mayor Higginson commended Management Analyst Riley for her work in compiling the
list of Goals & Objectives. Councilmember Callery made several additions
including "resist transfer of programs to local level" under I-3; add "middle
school ESS" to II-3; add "support Hire-A-Youth" and "extend mentor program to
elementary school level" in Section VIII; add "personal safety education" to IX-
4; add "establish graffiti volunteer program" to IX-6; add "build multi-purpose
building at Abraxas High School" to Section VIII; add "preserve naturalist
program at Blue Sky" to Section XII; add "pursue selling water to Ramona
Municipal Water District" to Section XVI; and add "provide transportation to YMCA
Teen Center in Rancho Penasquitos." Mayor Higginson requested increase in funds
allocated to the home improvement program be added as a goal; and that the need
for sewer rate equitability be stressed. Councilmember Cafagna requested a study
of alternative uses in the business park be added under Section V.
Sue Sheldon, 13411Starridge, requested the library be linked to other goals such
as telecommunications.
ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion by Councilmember Snesko, seconded by Councilmember Cafagna, Mayor
Higginson ordered the meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
Marjori~e K. Wahlsten, City Clerk
City of~Qway
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