CC 1995 06-15 CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA
NINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
~UNE 15, 1995
The June 15, 1995 meeting, adjourned from the June 13, 1995 regular meeting
of the City Council of the City of Poway, was called to order at 7:09 p.m., by
Mayor Higginson at the Multi-purpose room of Meadowbrook Middle School, 12320
Meadowbrook Lane, Poway, California, as a joint meeting with the Poway Unified
School District Board of Trustees.
COUNCILNENBERS PRESENT AT ROLL CALL
Mickey Cafagna, Susan Callery, Betty Rexford, Don Higginson
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT AT ROLL CALL
Bob Emery {Councilmember Emery arrived at 7:23 p.m.)
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
James Bowersox
Marjorie Wahlsten
Bob Thomas
City Manager
City Clerk
Director of Community Services
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Higginson led the pledge of allegiance.
INTRODUCTIONS
Board President Charlene Zettel introduced the Poway Unified School District's
Board of Trustees: Jeff Mangum, Kathleen Zaworski-Burke, Steve McMillan, and
Penny Rantfle.
PRESENTATIONS
Trustee Jeff Magnum presented a Resolution of appreciation to the Mayor and City
Councilmembers for their leadership. Trustee Penny Rantfle presented
commendations to City Manager Bowersox and Director of Community Services Thomas
for their work in the community.
(Councilmember Emery arrived at 7:23 P.M.}
CITY/SCHOOL JOINT PROJECTS
PUSD Superintendent Robert Reeves presented a list of joint projects funded by
the City on School District property including the Performing Arts Center, Twin
Peaks and Meadowbrook gymnasiums or for the benefit of the School District on
City property such as the FFA facility at Lake Poway. He also mentioned several
programs such as the school crossing guards and DARE. (1503-06)
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City Manager Bowersox reviewed the juvenile law enforcement program, both
intervention/investigation and education. Three deputies have been assigned to
work with juvenile-related matters and a fourth will be added in the 1995-96
budget. (1301-01)
Assistant Superintendent Jim Abbott reviewed proposed projects to be funded from
Redevelopment Agency funds when they become available, including development of
a Professional Development Center which will also have Redevelopment Agency
funding from Office of Education; modernization projects including technology
upgrades which may include matching funds from the State; soccer facilities at
Pomerado Elementary and Poway High School; ESS facilities at elementary sites;
and other programs. (1503-06)
Council and Board discussed the need for additional playing fields in the
community and the possibility of improving the upper field at Meadowbrook.
FUTURE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FUNDING
City Manager Bowersox stated the City and School District embarked upon a
partnership when the original Redevelopment Plan was adopted in 1983. In 1991
the Agency was nearing its projected debt cap and an amended Plan was adopted in
1993 to raise the financial cap from $480 million to $3.5 billion. PUSD has
received $4.5 million to fund projects in the amended Plan. The next major
infusion of cash through sale of bonds is expected in fiscal year 1997-98.
(203-22R)
ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION
The City Council and Board of Trustees discussed: lights at Tierra Bonita School,
the push from the sports community to have them and the opposition of the
neighborhood; whether the City could benefit from community service hours
required from high school students; volunteer opportunities at the new library
for students; City sponsorship of the 24 Hour Relay at Poway High School; and
parking enforcement during events at the schools. Trustee Mangum volunteered to
act as liaison between the City and the District for the 24 Hour Relay
coordination.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Higginson explained the procedure for Public Oral Communications. The
following person was present wishing to speak:
Susan Sheldon, 13411Starridge, suggested that technology linking is needed
with the new library, the school district and the City. Superintendent Reeves
stated the school district is exploring becoming a hub for the InterNet and home
pages are being developed for each school.
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AD~OURNHENT
Upon motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Cafagna, Mayor
Higginson ordered the meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
Marjorie K. Wahlsten, City Clerk
City of Poway
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