CC 1994 10-04 CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 4, lgg4
The October 4, 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, 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
Randy Williams
Warren Shafer
Mark Sanchez
Patrick Foley
Penny Riley
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
Director of Public Services
Director of Redevelopment Services
Director of Safety Services
Principal Management Analyst
Management Analyst
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Deputy Mayor Emery led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PROCLAMATION
Mayor Higginson proclaimed October, 1994 as "Substance Abuse Prevention Month"
and presented the proclamation to Dr. Frank Goldsmith.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Higginson explained the procedure for Public Oral Communications. The
following persons were present wishing to speak:
Peggy Collette, 13969 Bernadotte Lane, spoke regarding the S.H.A.R.E.
initiative to amend the horse ordinance.
Sally Hendershaw, 14822 Budwin Lane, presented a cake to the City Council
from their neighborhood to say "thanks" for their road improvements.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Callery, to approve the
Consent Calendar, as follows:
Approval of Minutes - City Council
September 13, 1994, Regular Meeting
9. Ratification of Warrant Register - September 12-15, 1994.
(401-10)
10.
Adoption of Resolution No. 94-101, entitled, "A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Poway Adopting the 1992 Regional Standard Drawings
with the City of Poway Supplement, and the 1994 Standard Specifications
for Public Works Construction with the San Diego County Regional
Supplement Amendments and the City of Poway Supplement Amendments."
(805-04)
11.
Adoption of Resolution No. 94-102, entitled, "A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Poway, California, Removing Stop Controls and
Establishing Yield Controls on Martincoit Road at Orchard Gate Road."
(1160-01)
12.
Adoption of Resolution No. 94-103, entitled, "A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Poway, California, Establishing a No Parking Zone
on the East and West Sides of Old Pomerado Road from Beeler Creek Bridge
Extending Southerly to Stage Stop Drive." (1163-01)
Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 4 (203-24)
MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 94-07
OWNERS: LARRY & LIZ WOLFE
Mayor Higginson opened the public hearing. Staff report by City Manager
Bowersox. This is a request to construct two solar panels within an open space
easement at 13989 Pequot Drive. Staff is requesting a continuance to October 18,
1994 in order to correct a deficiency in the public notice.
There was no one present wishing to speak.
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Callery to continue
consideration of MCUP 94-07 to October 18, 1994. Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 5 (209-00R)
COMMERCIAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox.
On September 6, 1994, Mayor Higginson
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proposed a program for business owners similar to the successful affordable
housing rehabilitation program. The City Council requested staff to formulate
a plan for Council review. Staff recommends that the concept be referred to the
Redevelopment and Housing Advisory Committee and direct them to develop program
guidelines. A status report will be brought to the City Council at the November
1, 1994 City Council meeting. Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by
Councilmember Cafagna to approve staff recommendation. Motion carried
unanimously.
ITEM 6 (1404-03)
LIABILITY COVERAGE FOR SKATEBOARD
ACTIVITIES IN WAL-MART PARKING LOT
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. At the September 6, 1994 meeting, staff
was requested to determine whether or not the City would have liability coverage
if it entered into an arrangement with Wal-Mart to open portions of Wal-Mart
property to skateboarding and rollerblading. The City's liability carrier, the
Southern California Joint Powers Insurance Authority, has stated the City would
not be covered if it were an unsupervised activity and has requested more time
to evaluate some concerns before determining if we would be covered if it were
supervised.
Councilmember Snesko stated his original intent was for the activity to be
unsupervised and made a motion to drop the proposal. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Cafagna and carried unanimously.
CITY MANAGER ITEMS
13.
City Manager Bowersox reported that the auto dealers' special three day
sale had resulted in $30,000 of sales tax revenue for the City. The City
Council had approved expenditure of $5,000 to assist with advertising the
event.
MAYOR
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AND CITY COUNCIL-INITIATED ITEMS
Councilmember Snesko requested the City Council support Proposition 187
which would deny public services to illegal aliens.
Speaking in favor of Councilmember Snesko's recommendation:
Marie Gunther, 13979 Country Creek Road
Mary Sanchez, 13391 Via Stephen
DeAnne Erickson, 15051Vali Hai Road
Speaking in opposition to Councilmember Snesko's recommendation:
Yvette Frantz, 14512 Crestwood
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Motion by Councilmember Snesko to support Proposition 187. There was no
second. Councilmember Callery and Mayor Higginson stated they do not feel
it is appropriate for the City Council to take a position since this is on
the ballot and every citizen will have an opportunity to vote.
19.
Mayor Higginson requested a status report regarding progress towards
getting a new Sheriff's sub-station in Poway as proposed at the May 15,
1994 City Council meeting.
ADJOURNHENT
Mayor Higginson adjourned the meeting at 7:50 p.m.
Marjq~ri~K. Wahlsten, City Clerk
City\of Poway
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