CC 1994 12-06 CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 6, 1994
The December 6, 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.
COUNCILNEMBERS 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
Peggy Stewart
Bob Thomas
Mark Weston
Reba Wright-Quastler
Randy Williams
Warren Shafer
Mark Sanchez
Jim Marmack
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
Sheriff's Captain
Principal Management Analyst
Senior Management Analyst
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Deputy Mayor Emery led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ITEM 3 (702-02)
NOVEMBER 8, 1994
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
A.
City Clerk Wahlsten reported the results of the November 8, 1994 General
Municipal Election held to elect a Mayor and two members of the Council
for four-year terms. She stated that the total number of votes cast was
17,594 out of 26,522 registered voters. Don Higginson received the
highest number of votes for Mayor, 11,110. The two candidates for City
Council receiving the highest number of votes were Mickey Cafagna, 8,017,
and Betty Rexford, 6,678.
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Motion by Councilmember Snesko, seconded by Councilmember Emery to adopt
Resolution No. 94-127, entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the
City of Poway, California, Reciting the Fact of the General Municipal
Election Held in Said City on November 8, 1994, Declaring the Result
Thereof and Such Other Matters as Provided by Law." Motion carried
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unanimously.
Mayor Higginson presented a plaque of appreciation to Councilmember Snesko who
is leaving the Council having completed his four-year term.
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City Clerk Wahlsten administered the oaths of office and presented
Certificates of Election to Mayor Don Higginson and Councilmembers Mickey
Cafagna and Betty Rexford.
D. Motion by Councilmember Cafagna, seconded by Councilmember Emery to
appoint Councilmember Callery as Deputy Mayor. Motion carried
unanimously.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Higginson explained the procedure for Public Oral Communications. The
following persons were present wishing to speak:
Ellen Burn,e, P.O. Box 823, President of the Pomerado Homeowners
Association, stated the new trash franchise would mean greatly increased
rates for owners of single family attached homes and requested the City
Council discuss on December 13 and suspend the January 1, 1995 start date
of the franchise. Mayor Higginson stated the start date could not be
changed and City Manager Bowersox stated there would be a report next week
regarding this item since Mrs. Burn~e had already talked to staff
regarding this matter. (1170-07)
Antonette Auburn, 12302 Old Stone Road, asked about the status of the
Stowe Drive extension. She cited the recent fires in the area for the
critical need of this access.
Joye Davisson, 13733 Celestial Road, stated the Council needs to have
better communication with its advisory committees so that the committees
are fully informed of the Council's direction on issues and the Council
gets a clear sense of what the committees are doing.
Kathy Shawl, 13239Anno-O-Reno Lane, President of the Friends of the Poway
Library, presented a list of questions regarding the library. Staff will
prepare a report for the January 3, 1995 meeting. (1402-02)
Ethan Rotman, P.O. Box 724, who has been the State of California
Department of Fish & Game's naturalist at Blue Sky Reserve the past 3-1/2
years has been transferred to Northern California. He thanked the
community and the Council for their support. He presented a Certificate
of Appreciation to Bill Currie, field representative for Assemblyman Jan
Goldsmith.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Councilmember Callery, seconded by Councilmember Emery to approve the
Consent Calendar as follows:
Approval of Minutes - City Council
November 15, 1994, Regular Meeting
November 22, 1994, Cancelled Meeting
Concurred to remove from calendar interpretation of the South Poway
Development Standards (SP 84-01) to allow the towing operation and
temporary storage of impounded vehicles on two lots within the Parkway
Business Centre as a temporary use permit requiring staff approval,
Anytime Towing applicant, until written permission is obtained from
property owners. (203-21)
Adoption of Resolution No. 94-128, entitled, "A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Poway, California Establishing a Yield Sign on
Wilsey Way at Tarzana Road. (1160-01)
Award of banking services contract to Union Bank beginning January 1,
1995. (602-01 #1040)
Motion carried unanimously.
CITY MANAGER ITEMS
City Manager Bowersox stated that the City has received a plaque of appreciation
from Palomar College for the donation of a fire truck to their Fire Fighting
Academy.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Higginson adjourned the meeting at 7:30 p.m. and invited the public to
enjoy cake and punch in the lobby.
arjoqie ~. Wahlsten, City Clerk
city
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