CC 1995 03-07 CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 7, 1995
The March 7, 1995, 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, Betty Rexford, Don Higginson
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
James Bowersox
Marjorie Wahlsten
Steve Eckis
John Fitch
Mark Weston
Warren Shafer
Steve Streeter
Jim Bentz
Penny Riley
City Manager
City Clerk
City Attorney
Assistant City Manager
Director of Engineering Services
Director of Redevelopment Services
Principal Planner
Community Services Manager
Senior Management Analyst
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Deputy Mayor Callery led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATION
Patrick O'Brien, Executive Director of the Open Sea Foundation, presented
information about the First Night Program that takes place in downtown San Diego
on New Year's Eve. It is a family-oriented, alcohol-free celebration and he is
suggesting more communities start their own similar celebrations.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Higginson explained the procedure for Public Oral Communications. There
was no one present wishing to speak.
CONSENT CALENDAR
City Manager Bowersox requested Item 15.1 be continued to March 14, 1995. Mayor
Higginson stated the public had pulled Items 11 and 12.
Motion by Counciimember Callery, seconded by Councilmember Emery to approve the
Consent Calendar as follows:
Approval of Minutes - City Council
February 14, 1995, Regular Meeting
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o
Ratification of Warrant Register for period of February 13-17, 1995.
(401-10)
o
Approval of an agreement with Melissa Tamberg for editorial services for
the City's quarterly newsletter, Poway Today. (602-01 #1051)
10.
Award of bid for the Auxiliary Generator Building at City Hall to
Construction Development Management in the amount of $87,777.
(602-01, #222R)
13.
Approval of the allocation of $32,250 in additional funding for the 21st
year (FY 1995-96) Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) to
miscellaneous ADA improvements, $8,000, and the CDBG Housing
Rehabilitation Program, $24,250. (401-30)
14. Status of pending legislation.
(701-11)
15.
Receive and file report of administrative action taken on City Council
Initiated and Public Inquiry Items. (701-10)
15.1
Continue authorization to acquire right-of-way and mitigation land for
Scripps Poway Parkway East: a portion of Assessor Parcel Numbers 323-080-
03 & 04 and 323-110-59 from Sanrex for $563,400; a portion of APN 324-070-
03 and 323-011-03 from Poway FTC Limited Partnership for $800,000; and APN
323-110-28 from Point Loma Nazarene College for $119,880 to March 14,
1995. (1002-01R)
Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 5 (1180-05)
STATUS REPORT REGARDING PROJECT CARE
Staff report by Director of Community Services Thomas. At the February 1, 1995
City Council meeting staff was directed to coordinate with the Poway Valley
Senior Citizens to initiate a safety net program for seniors similar to the
Project Care program being initiated in other communities. Connie Brock,
Executive Director of the PVSC has agreed to take the lead in this process.
The City Council concurred to receive and file the report.
ITEM 11 (203-10)
MINOR DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 94-57
APPLICANT: LINDA WELLS
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. This is a request to construct a 4,204
square foot single-family home and a 1,050 square foot pool house in the
hillside/ridgeline area at 15650 Boulder Mountain Road. The neighbors are
concerned about the pool house and the separate driveway and carport. The unit
is a pool house and cannot have cooking facilities or be used as a rental. The
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driveway is necessary for fire department access however the driveway has been
shortened and the carport removed to help allay concerns. Staff recommends
approval.
Speaking in favor of staff recommendation:
Lyle Arnold, 14638 Boulder Mt. Road, President of the Architectural
Committee for Green Valley Highland Estates #4.
Speaking in opposition to staff recommendation:
Mary Cavanaugh, 15641 Boulder Mt. Road
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Cafagna to adopt
Planning Resolution No. P-95-12, entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Poway, California Approving Minor Development Review 94-57
(Hillside/Ridgeline), Assessor's Parcel Number 275-800-08." Motion carried
unanimously.
ITEM 12 (203-07)
TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 95-07
APPLICANT: GUARDIAN TOWING
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. This is a request for a temporary
stationing of three tow trucks to be parked and dispatched from the back
parking lot of the Shell Service Station at 12365 Poway Road. They have
recently been awarded the Automobile Club towing contract and they are looking
for a permanent location. Staff recommends approval.
Speaking in opposition to staff recommendation:
Kent Nielsen, 12706 Soule Street, asked why they are being allowed to
park wrecked and inoperative vehicles on the site for up to one hour and cited
hazardous materials that can leak from these vehicles.
Motion by Councilmember Cafagna, seconded by Councilmember Callery to adopt
Planning Resolution No. P-95-13, entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Poway, California Approving Temporary Use Permit 95-07," as
amended to remove "for longer than one hour," from condition 2. Motion
carried unanimously.
ITEM 16 (701-09)
JOINT MEETING WITH PARKS & RECREATION COMMITTEF
Chairwoman Deanne Erickson and member Juil White were present from the Parks &
Recreation Committee. They had requested this meeting to review some items
they are currently discussing.
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A. Deanne Erickson stated a dog park is being proposed for the southwest
corner of the Community Park. It would be approximately one and one-half
acres, fenced, where dogs could be unleashed for training and exercise
purposes. Estimated cost is $23,500. Bruce and Sandy Crook, 14864 Espola
Road, members of-the San Diego Agility Club, showed a video of dogs
participating in an agility competition. They would like to use the dog park
for these competitions.
Council concurred to include in the 1995-96 proposed budget.
B. Committee member Jim Hall was not present to discuss his proposal to
light the baseball fields at Tierra Bonita School. Council reminded the
Committee to do a wide notification when they have a neighborhood meeting on
this issue, including people who will look down on the lights.
C. Juil White stated we need more youth sports facilities in the community.
He suggested the property across from Garden Road School, part of the proposed
amphitheater in South Poway, and Arbolitos Park.
Mayor Hi§ginson cited what has been accomplished, including the joint use
facilities with PUSD and the South Poway Sports Park and acknowledged there
will never be enough facilities. He urged the Committee to continue looking
and bring possibilities to the City Council and suggested they talk to PUSD
regarding improving fields at the elementary schools.
City Manager Bowersox noted the maintenance costs are the same whether the
facility is lighted or not. Lighting increases the usage however there is a
lot of neighborhood opposition to lights. There may be some difficult choices
in the future.
D. Council commended the Committee for their work.
AD~OURNHENT
Mayor Higginson adjourned the meeting at 8:53 p.m on motion by Councilmember
Callery, seconded by Councilmember Emery.
Marjo)~i~K. Wahlsten, City Clerk
City ~_~oway
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