CC 1994 10-11 CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 11, 1994
The October 11, 1994, regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Poway, was called to order at 7:04 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, Don Higginson
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT AT ROLL CALL
Tony Snesko (Councilmember Snesko arrived at 7:10 p.m.)
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
James Bowersox
Marjorie Wahlsten
Steve Eckis
John Fitch
Peggy Stewart
Bob Thomas
Mark Weston
Reba Wright-Quastler
Randy Williams
Mark Sanchez
Steve Streeter
David Narevsky
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 Safety Services
Principal Planner
Redevelopment Manager
Principal Management Analyst
Management Analyst
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Deputy Mayor Emery led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Higginson explained the procedure for Public Oral Communications. The
following persons were present wishing to speak:
Jack Swain, 12667 Cobblestone Creek Road, Ja-Con Construction, gave kudos
to City Engineering, Fire and Planning Services staff for their
cooperation while his company was constructing the KinderCare Center at
Pomerado and Twin Peaks Roads. (203-08, CUP 92-05)
Kenneth Plummer, 12817 Francine Terrace, owner of All-Health Nutrition at
13215 Poway Road, spoke regarding the letter he received from the City
Attorney's Office to remove his non-conforming sign. City Attorney Eckis
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stated approximately 12 of the 125 non-conforming signs resulting from the
adoption of the Comprehensive Sign Ordinance in 1983 are still standing
and his office intends to enforce the ordinance. (Councilmember Snesko
arrived during this item.)
Peggy Shea, 12423 Paseo Colina, stated she doesn't want to lose All-Health
Nutrition.
Betty Rexford, 11970 Creek Road, thanked the Sheriff's Department for
their prompt action in catching the persons who broke into the For
Parents' and Kids' Sake trailer.
CONSENT CALENDAR
City Manager Bowersox pulled Item 12 from the Consent Calendar. Motion by
Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Cafagna to approve the Consent
Calendar as follows:
Approval of Minutes - City Council
September 20, 1994, Regular Meeting
8. Ratification of Warrant Register - September 19-23, 1994
(401-10)
Appointment of Jan Manos to the Performing Arts Advisory Committee for a
two-year term as the representative of the San Diego County Performing
Arts Community. (701-09)
10. Appointment of Debbie Olson to the Performing Arts Advisory Committee for
a one-year term as the Community Group Representative. (701-09)
11.
Adoption of Resolution No. 94-104 entitled, "A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Poway Ordering the Expansion of Poway Landscape
Maintenance Assessment District No. 86-3B with the Annexation of APN 317-
820-01 by Written Consent of Property Owner"; located at the southeast
corner of Poway and Community Roads, Brigantine Restaurant. (705-12)
13.
Acceptance of public improvements at corner of Putney Road and Ipava
Drive, Richard Barker, developer. (602-01 #924)
14.
Acceptance of public improvements and release of securities for Tentative
Tract Map 87-08, Stratford Communities, applicant; located north of Twin
Peaks Road between Tierra Bonita and Espola Roads. (602-01 #757)
15.
Adoption of Resolution No. P-94-50, entitled, "A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Poway, California Approving Minor Development
Review 94-42 (Hillside/Ridgeline), Assessor's Parcel Number 321-180-72,"
Jim Faaborg applicant: a request to construct a 4,840 square foot home
and a barn on 1.72 acres, located at the northwest corner of Tierra Bonita
Road and Donart Drive. (203-10)
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16.
Adoption of Resolution No. 94-105, entitled, "A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Poway, County of San Diego, California, Resolution
Authorizing the Household Hazardous Waste Discretionary Grant
Application." (401-30)
17. Denial of claim for damages: David Casper
(704-13)
17.1 Appropriation of $6,310 from General Fund Reserve for termite
extermination at Fire Station #1. (1601-03)
17.2
Approval of reimbursement of $10,000 to Matt and Mary Sokach for a 20-foot
sewer easement at 14934 Budwin Lane, for construction of sewer main from
Del Poniente sewage pump station to the gravity sewer in Midland Road at
Orange Blossom Lane. (1001-02)
Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 4 (701-04)
ORDINANCE NO. 437/FIRST READING
STORM WATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Mayor Higginson opened the public hearing and read the title of Ordinance No.
437, "An Ordinance of the City of Poway, California, Adding Chapter 13.09 to the
Poway Municipal Code to Establish a Storm Water Management and Discharge Control
Program."
Item introduced by City Manager Bowersox. Staff report by Director of
Engineering Services Weston. The United States Environmental Protection Agency
proposed regulations for the issuance of National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) permits to regulate storm water discharge into the waters of the
United States. The Regional Water Quality Control Board has issued a joint
permit to the 20 San Diego County agencies which exercise jurisdiction over land
development matters and one requirement is for all the co-permittees to develop
and implement a management program. This ordinance is a major component. Staff
will prepare a story for Poway Today regarding the prohibitions for allowing
substances to enter the storm drain and creek system, along with the exemptions.
There was no one present wishing to speak.
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Callery to waive further
reading and set second reading for November 1, 1994. Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 5 (1403-14)
POWAY COMMUNITY GARDEN
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. This is a request by the Poway Valley
Community Garden Club to have a community garden on Redevelopment Agency owned
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property at 13112 Vista View Drive, behind Richardson Pontiac. There will be 50
plots, 18' x 18' on the 1 acre site. It is expected that there will be a
composting project, gazebo, tool barn, and picnic benches as the project matures.
Staff would propose a loan of $5,000 for site preparation and fencing once at
least 50 percent of the plots are leased and a financial plan has been developed.
Speaking in favor of staff recommendation:
Jeff Beers, 13044 Bonita Vista, representing the Community Garden Club
Philip Giesing, 13801Poway Road, neighbor to the site.
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Callery to approve the
project as recommended by staff. Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 5.1 (1504-10)
NEW SHERIFF SUBSTATION STATUS REPORT
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. Staff has been working with the County
of San Diego on a proposal to build a new Sheriff's Substation on the Western
Lumber site along with the proposed library. The Library Advisory Committee is
looking at conceptual site plans and will be recommending one to the City
Council. The City will finance the construction from the sale of revenue bonds
and the debt service will be paid from the rental of the building to the County
of San Diego. In the event the City ever elects to form its own Police
Department, the lease could be canceled and the facility used by the City.
Councilmember Emery stated he is not ready to make the decision that this is the
proper location for the Sheriff's Station.
Councilmember Callery asked if the substation would be in lieu of other
commercial on the site. City Manager Bowersox responded that it would be.
Councilmember Snesko asked about parking availability for Community Day once the
senior housing is built on the vacant lot at the northeast corner of Civic center
Drive and Bowron Road. Staff will report on this with the site plan.
Council concurred to receive and file the report.
ITEM 12 (60-01 #1033)
AGREEMENT WITH FISH & GAME FOR BICYCLE
ACCESS TRIAL PERIOD IN BLUE SKY RESERVE
Report by Councilmember Callery. She met last week with City staff and Blue Sky
docents to discuss the proposed Cooperative Agreement with the State Department
of Fish & Game to conduct a six month trial period for bicycle access into Blue
Sky Ecological Reserve. They propose an amendment to the agreement providing for
the formation of a coordinating committee to evaluate the bicycle use with
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representatives from the bicycle community and the Blue Sky volunteers.
Patty Heyden, 13226 Fred Road, member of the Blue Sky volunteers, stated the
volunteers need to have more respect from the City Council and input into the
decisions affecting Blue Sky. She cited their hundred of hours donated to the
Reserve. She also asked that the agreement be amended to read "Bicycle use on
Saturdays and Sundays before 12 p.m .... "rather than "from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00
p.m."
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Mayor Higginson to adopt Resolution
No. 94-106, entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Poway,
California Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Cooperative Agreement
Between the State of California Department of Fish and Game and the City of Poway
to Conduct a Six Month Trial Period for Bicycle Access into Blue Sky Ecological
Reserve," as amended by Councilmember Callery. Motion carried 4-1 with
Councilmember Snesko voting "no" because of his objection to the addendum.
CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
19.
City Attorney Eckis requested a closed session with the City Council to
discuss significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code
§54956.9(b)(2)(C) and deciding whether to initiate litigation pursuant to
Government Code §54956.9(c).
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL-INITIATED ITEMS
23.
Councilmember Snesko proposed that, in view of the defacing of Mayor
Higginson and Councilmember Cafagna campaign signs, the City Council adopt
an ordinance offering a $500 reward and a $2,000 penalty for vandalism of
political signs. City Attorney Eckis stated this is covered under the
current graffiti ordinance and he feels it is adequate. Councilmember
Cafagna stated he does not feel there should be a different ordinance for
political signs.
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Higginson called for a closed session at 7:50 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER AND ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Higginson called the meeting back to order at 8:20 p.m. with all
Councilmembers present and adjourned on motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded
by Councilmember Callery.
Marjo~ie\,K. Wahlsten, City Clerk
City 6~ Poway
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