CC 1995 07-18 CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA
HINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR HEETING
JULY 18, 1995
The July 18, 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 Poway Center
for the Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Road, 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
Bob Thomas
Mark Weston
Reba Wright-Quastler
Randy Williams
Steve Streeter
Jim Nessel
Michael Putnam
Steve Blackwood
Penny Riley
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
City Manager
City Clerk
City Attorney
Assistant City Manager
Director of Community Services
Director of Engineering Services
Director of Planning Services
Director of Public Services
Principal Planner
Senior Planner
Performing Arts Manager
Sheriff's Lieutenant
Senior Management Analyst
Deputy Mayor Callery led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Higginson trailed this item until later in the meeting. The speaker slips
were being collected in the lobby and he did not have any in front of him at this
time.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Councilmember Callery, seconded by Councilmember Emery to approve the
Consent Calendar as follows:
Ratification of Warrant Register for period of June 26-30, 1995 (401-10)
Denial of claims for damages: A) Terry Portwood; B) Valerie Linton; and
C) Joseph, Geraldine and Patrick Valencia. (704-13)
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Award of bid for Traffic Signal Maintenance to Signal Maintenance Inc., in
the amount of $165,271.02 and Street Lighting Maintenance to Southwest
Signal Service in the amount of $99,350.41. These costs are shared with
the cities of E1Cajon, La Mesa, Lemon Grove, and Santee.
(602-01 #876 &1088)
Approval of an agreement between the City of Poway and County of San
Diego, Department of Public Works, for Poway's Household Hazardous
Materials Program. (602-01 #1089)
Continue award of bid for the Glen Oak Paving Project to August 1, 1995.
(5279). (602-01, #235R)
Allocation of $1,531 in franchise fee revenue from adult cable programming
to Escondido Youth Encounter and For Parents' and Kids' Sake, nonprofit
family and social service organizations. (1206-01)
Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 4.1 (203-01)
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 86-01(RA)
AMENDING GRADING RESTRICTIONS
Mayor Higginson stated he would take this item out of order. This was continued
from July 11, 1995 because only three Councilmebers were present at that meeting
and Councilmember Cafagna had disqualified himself from the item.
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. This is a request to amend the resolution
of approval for Huntington Gate, Phase 2, to eliminate grading restrictions
within building setback areas on residential lots in favor of off-site purchase
of 6.5 acres of comparable habitat or payment into an in-lieu fund.
There was no one present wishing to speak.
Motion by Mayor Higginson, seconded by Councilmember Callery to close the public
hearing and adopt Planning Resolution No. P-95-37, entitled, "A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Poway, California Modifying Tentative Tract Map 86-
01(RA), Resolution Amendment, Phase 2, Assessor's Parcel Numbers 321-410-01
through 38," and approve a fee agreement setting up a repayment schedule for the
outstanding fees owed to the City. Motion carried 4-0 with Councilmember Cafagna
abstaining.
ITEM 3.1 (203-21)
SOUTH POWAY SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT 84-01Z
POWAY ENTERTAINMENT CENTER/BILL SILVA PRESENTS
City Manager Bowersox noted that this item was continued from June 27, 1995.
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Although the item on the agenda is initiation of the Specific Plan Amendment for
the Poway Entertainment Center, the City Attorney has advised that the City
Council cannot take action on this item because the applications and
environmental impact report are not complete. Staff is recommending that the
City Council initiate a Specific Plan Amendment 84-01AA to consider whether an
outdoor amphitheater should be a prohibited or permitted use and set a public
hearing for September 12, 1995.
Mayor Higginson noted that testimony would be taken on whether or not the City
Council should hold a public hearing on September 12, 1995 as recommended by
staff.
Speaking in favor of a public hearing:
Doris Lewis, 13441 St. Andrews, representing Poway High School's Associated
Student Body
Hugh Largey, 11721Pickford Road, San Diego
Wesley Danskin, 11706 Lake Grove, San Diego, representing Miramar Ranch
North Planning Group
Mathilda Varban, 13002 Neddick Avenue
Bill Fay, 14464 Pebble Canyon
Cecilia Chafin, 15485 Raptor Road
Fred Pierson, Public Affairs Officer,Miramar Naval/Marine Corps Air Station
Kathleen Muela, 13333 Racquet Court
Fran Hjalmarson, 15125 Garden Road
Vicki McMinn, P.O. Box 1089
Isabella Vanek, 14588 Scarboro Street
Terence Linnihan, 11749 Ramsdell Court, San Diego
Keli Chauz, 11423 Cypress Woods Drive, San Diego
Peggy Collette, 13969 Bernadotte Lane
Jan Selbert, 12545 Swan Canyon, San Diego
Speaking in opposition to a public hearing:
Mike Elling, 11374 Cypress Woods, San Diego
Roger Willoughby, 13732 Fairgate Drive
Myra McWethy, 11480 East Ridge Place, San Diego
Gail Trunnell, 13314 Neddick
Ellen Bernee, P.O. Box 823
Charles McLauchlan, P.O. Box 12
Councilmember Callery noted the City Council has been criticized by the public
for not granting Bill Silva Presents' request to have more time before this item
was on the agenda; however Mr. Silva placed a full page advertisement in the
Poway News-Chieftain requesting the public attend this July 18th meeting.
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Cafagna to adopt
Resolution No. 95-082 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Poway, California Initiating an Amendment to the South Poway Specific Plan,
Specific Plan Amendment (SPA 84-01AA)," to consider whether an outdoor
amphitheater should be a prohibited or permitted use and set a public hearing for
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September 12, 1995; and direct staff to complete necessary environmental review
sufficient to permit the City Council to make a determination on that issue.
Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 4 (203-21)
POWAY ENTERTAINMENT CENTER PROJECT
APPLICANT: BILL SILVA PRESENTS
Motion by Mayor Higginson, seconded by Councilmember Emery to remove this item
from calendar. Motion carried unanimously.
RECESS AND CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Higginson recessed the meeting at 8:15 p.m. and called it back to order at
8:20 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Higginson explained the procedure for Public Oral Communications. The
following persons were present wishing to speak:
Constance Griffin, 12655 Gate Drive, thanked the paramedics for their
prompt response when called recently. She asked about "trash police" when
Ordinance No. 448 is adopted and cited a friend in Massachusetts who was fined
for putting a bottle in the wrong trash bag.
Charles McLauchlan, P.O. Box 12, stated the City Attorney has a conflict
of interest and should remove himself from any issues to do with South Poway.
Peggy Collette, 13969 Bernadotte Lane, stated two bidders on the trash
franchise offered lower rates than Mashburn's for the majority of residents and
commercial accounts.
Ellen Bernee, P.O. Box 823, stated Bill Silva Presents had their due
process and should not complain.
Jerry Hargarten, 13622 Orchard Gate, expressed dismay over the attacks on
the three Councilmembers who had voted to have the Bill Silva amphitheater
hearing at this meeting.
Vicki Campbell, Assemblyman Jan Goldsmith's field representative, gave a
legislative update.
ADOOURNMENT
Mayor Higginson adjourned the meeting at 8:50 p.m. on motion by Councilmember
Cafagna and seconded by Councilmember Callery. He noted the regular meeting of
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July 25, 1995 has been cancelled by adoption of the 1995 Legislative Calendar and
the next regular meeting would be held on August 1, 1995 at City Hall.
Wahlsten, City Clerk
City ~f I%way
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