CC 1995 02-07 CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 7, 1995
The February 7, 1995, regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Poway, was called to order at 7:00 p.m., by City Clerk Wahlsten at the City
Council Chambers, 13325 Civic Center Drive, Poway, California. Motion by
Councilmember Cafagna, seconded by Councilmember Rexford to appoint Councilmember
Emery as Presiding Officer for this meeting. Motion carried 3-0 with Mayor
Higginson and Deputy Mayor Callery absent.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT AT ROLL CALL
Mickey Cafagna, Bob Emery, Betty Rexford
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT AT ROLL CALL
Susan Callery, 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
Steve Streeter
Jim Marmack
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 Planner
Sheriff's Captain
Senior Management Analyst
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Rexford led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PROCLAMATION
Presiding Officer Emery presented a Proclamation for "Domestic Violence Alert
Day," February 11, 1995, to Board Member Neville Bothwell, and Executive Director
Irene Saper of For Parents' and Kids' Sake.
PRESENTATION
Susan Hamilton, Assistant Manager of the City of San Diego Metro Wastewater
Department, presented an update on San Diego's waiver application from secondary
wastewater treatment at Point Loma. This waiver application was allowed under
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legislation passed last year and must be submitted by April, 1995. Motion by
Councilmember Cafagna, seconded by Councilmember Rexford to reconfirm the City
of Poway's support of a waiver application. Motion carried 3-0 with
Councilmember Callery and Mayor Higginson absent.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Presiding Officer Emery explained the procedure for Public Oral Communications.
The following person was present wishing to speak:
Bill Currie, Field Representative for Assemblyman Jan Goldsmith, presented
an update on 1995 legislation being authored or co-authored by Assemblyman
Goldsmith. He is currently the Assistant Republican Leader and is on the
Rules Committee and Appropriations Committee.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Presiding Officer Emery noted that Item 10 had been pulled by the public. Motion
by Councilmember Cafagna, seconded by Councilmember Rexford to approve the
Consent Calendar as follows:
Approval of Minutes - City Council
January 3, 1995, Regular Meeting
January 5, 1995, Adjourned Regular Meeting
Ratification of Warrant Register for period of January 16-20, 1995.
(401-10)
Adoption of Resolution No. 95-005, entitled, "Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Poway, California, Designating the San Diego County
Department of Environmental Health as the Unified Program Agency for
Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Materials Management." (1504-13)
13.
Approval of a temporary sewer connection for property located at 16333
Martincoit Road, William K. Sweeney applicant. (1170-13)
14.
Adoption of Resolution No. P-95-09, entitled, "A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Poway, California Modifying Resolution No. P-92-67,
Tentative Parcel Map 92-04 As It Pertains to Parcel 1; Assessor's Parcel
Number 273-182-18, 19; 273-100-10, 11; 277-010-02, 05, 22, 23; 277-070-24,
27-31; 277-071-01, 02, 08, 09; 277-140-01, 06, 23, 24, and 26," revisions
to matrix concerning the timing for implementation of Conditions of
Approval for Old Coach Golf Estates, Tentative Parcel Map 92-04,
Environmental Development, Ltd., applicant. (203-02)
15.
Appropriation of $10,000 for re-roofing of Community Services
Administration Building, 13202 Poway Road. (401-13)
Motion carried 3-0 with Councilmember Callery and Mayor Higginson absent.
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ITEM 5 (402-05)
GRADING AND SUBDIVISION FEES
Public hearing opened by Presiding Officer Emery. Staff report by City Manager
Bowersox. In June, 1991, the City Council adopted a fee schedule for plan check,
inspection, and other engineering services. Staff has determined that City
expenses for right-of-way permits for utility companies greatly exceed the fees
collected. Staff is proposing to change to a time and materials basis for those
permits with construction costs exceeding $5,000.
There was no one present wishing to speak.
Motion by Councilmember Cafagna, seconded by Councilmember Rexford to close the
public hearing and adopt Resolution No. 95-006, entitled, "A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Poway Amending the Fee Schedule for Grading and
Subdivision Activities of the Engineering Services Department and Rescinding
Resolution No. 91-056." Motion carried 3-0 with Mayor Higginson and
Councilmember Callery absent.
ITEM 6 (1504-10)
SELECTION OF SITE FOR SHERIFF'S STATION
City Manager Bowersox recommended continuing this item until a full Council is
present. Councilmember Rexford requested financial information on the City
constructing the building rather than the County. Motion by Councilmember
Cafagna, seconded by Councilmember Rexford to continue consideration of a site
for the Sheriff's Station to February 14, 1995. Motion carried 3-0 with Mayor
Higginson and Councilmember Callery absent.
ITEM 6.1 (1180-05)
COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION/POWAY LACROSSE
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. The Poway Lacrosse Booster Club has
requested $1,500 to help fund a trip to the 1995 Stony Brook Shootout Lacrosse
Tournament in Long Island, New York. Based on the Council-adopted criteria,
staff recommends a contribution of $1,000.
Speaking in favor of staff recommendation:
Don Tobias, coach of the Poway High School Lacrosse Team, stated this
sport is not funded by the school district, but supported through the
efforts of the Booster Club. In the past seven years the team has been to
the State finals 7 times and been State Champions 3 times.
Bruce Kravitz, 13326 Aubrey, Vice President of the Lacrosse Booster Club.
Presiding Officer Emery presented a Certificate of Commendation to Coach Tobias
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and Mr. Kravitz. Motion by Councilmember Cafagna, seconded by Councilmember
Rexford to approve a $1,000 community contribution to the Poway Lacrosse Booster
Club. Motion carried 3-0 with Mayor Higginson and Councilmember Callery absent.
ITEM 10 (704-13)
DENIAL OF CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. These claims resulted from flooding
that occurred during the recent rains. It appears that hay was washed off the
slope of the former County landfill and clogged the storm drain which caused
flooding of three homes on Springvale. Our insurance adjuster has recommended
denial since in his opinion the liability is the County's. Assistant City
Manager Fitch and our adjuster have met with County staff and they have agreed
to go to arbitration to determine fault. Meanwhile, the City and the County will
split the repair costs evenly until a settlement is made.
Speaking in opposition to staff recommendation:
Peter Meeker, 309 Neptune, Encinitas, owner of 14508 Springvale
Anne Bohannan, 14509 Springvale
Susan Dixon, 14503 Springvale
Speakers asked for the City's support in their claims against the County and
requested an upgrade in the drainage facilities in their area.
Councilmembers agreed to assist these citizens in any way they could. Motion by
Councilmember Cafagna, seconded by Councilmember Rexford to deny the following
claims for damages: A) Patricia Hansen; B) Omar and Anne Bohannon; C) Peter and
Frances Meeker; and D) Susan Dixon. Motion carried 3-0 with Mayor Higginson and
Councilmember Callery absent.
CITY MANAGER ITEMS
16A. City Manager Bowersox announced we will be receiving the $475,000 "Cops
Fast" grant.
16B.
City Manager Bowersox stated an article had appeared in the newspaper on
Saturday stating that the County will be building a homeless shelter on
their former road station site at Oak Knoll and Pomerado Roads. The
article caused some concern among staff, the Council and Poway citizens.
He explained that the County has declared this property surplus and under
State law it must first be considered for housing purposes, then parks and
recreation purposes, then it can be sold. Council requested the City go
on record as opposing a homeless shelter on this site and asked if the
County could build a shelter without City approval. Staff will report
back.
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HAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL-INITIATED ITEHS
Presiding Officer Emery stated that Mayor Higginson's two items would be
continued to February 14, 1995 when he will be in attendance.
ADJOURNHENT
Presiding Officer Emery adjourned the meeting at 8:05 p.m. on motion by
Councilmember Cafagna, seconded by Councilmember Rexford.
Marjor~e ~. Wahlsten, City Clerk
City oil Po~ay
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