CC 1995 08-22 CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 22, 1995
The August 22, 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.
COUNCILHEHBERS 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
Carol Banks
John Fitch
Peggy Stewart
Bob Thomas
Mark Weston
Reba Wright-Quastler
Randy Williams
Warren Shafer
Mark Sanchez
Steve Streeter
Jim Marmack
David Narevsky
Patrick Foley
Pamela Colby
Peter Moote
Penny Riley
City Manager
City Clerk
Assistant 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
Redevelopment Manager
Principal Management Analyst
Redevelopment Project Administrator
Deputy Dir. of Administrative Services
Senior Management Analyst
SELECTION OF PRESIDING OFFICER
City Clerk Wahlsten stated that Poway Municipal Code Section 2.18.110(c) provides
for the selection of a presiding officer when the Mayor and Deputy Mayor are
absent. Motion by Councilmember Rexford, seconded by Councilmember Cafagna to
select Councilmember Emery to serve as Presiding Officer at this meeting. Motion
carried 3-0 with Mayor Higginson and Deputy Mayor Callery absent.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Rexford led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Presiding Officer Emery explained the procedure for Public Oral Communications.
The following person was present wishing to speak:
Thomas Armstrong, 16474 Espola Road, protested not being allowed to finish
his presentation at the last meeting. He read the rest of his letter to
Congressman Cunningham.
CONSENT CALENDAR
City Manager Bowersox stated that Item 16 was being removed from the calendar.
Motion by Councilmember Rexford, seconded by Councilmember Cafagna to approve the
Consent Calendar as follows:
12.
Approval of Minutes - City Council
August 1, 1995, Regular Meeting
August 3, 1995, Adjourned Regular Meeting
14. Ratification of Warrant Register for period of July 31-August 4, 1995
(4o1-1o)
15. Appointment of Sylvia Palmer-Zetler to the Performing Arts Advisory
Committee as the Community Group representative for a one year term
beginning September 1, 1995. (701-09)
16.
Removed award of bid for the construction of Del Poniente Sewer Line,
Phase I, to Interwest Pacific, Ltd., in the amount of $246,390 from
calendar. (601-03)
17. Receive and file quarterly Swim Center report.
(1401-01)
18. Acceptance of Traveling Bridge upgrade at water treatment plant from
Westmont Industries. (1718) (602-01 #1035)
19. Award of bid for construction of Arbolitos Mini-Park to Court Concepts in
the amount of $90,248.15. (5628) (602-01 #239R)
20.
Authorization to purchase replacement Case 580L Backhoe in the amount of
$54,472 from Contractors Equipment Company via the City of San Diego's bid
C4574/95. (601-03)
21.
Adoption of Resolution No. 95-098, entitled, "A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Poway Approving the Application for Grant Funds
from the California Department of Conservation to Establish an Outdoor
Beverage Container Recycling Program at Designated City Parks and Bus
Stops to Increase Beverage Container Recycling and Increase Community
Outreach Efforts. (401-30)
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21.1
Adoption of Resolution No. P-95-46, entitled, "A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Poway, California Approving Temporary Use Permit
95-56," Poway Chamber of Commerce applicant, for a street fair, a car
show, and a blue grass concert on Sunday, September 3, 1995, from 7:30
a.m. to 4:30 p.m., on Midland Road between Adrian and Edgemoor Streets in
the Old Poway area. (203-07)
21.2
Approval of opposition to the proposed outline by Congressman Shuster for
the House National Highway System Bill which would implement a 20% across
the board reduction in FY 1996 ISTEA (Intermodal Surface Transportation
Efficiency Act 1991) program authorizations. (701-11)
Motion carried 3-0 with Councilmember Callery and Mayor Higginson absent.
ITEM 5 (203-08)
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 83-01
APPLICANT: IGLESIA NI CRISTO
Presiding Officer Emery opened the public hearing. Staff report by Director of
Planning Services Wright-Quastler. On June 20, June 27 and July 11, 1995 the
City Council heard from both the applicants and surrounding residents concerning
the performance of the Iglesia ni Cristo under their existing Conditional Use
Permit and a set of interim conditions was adopted with a timetable for
completion. Staff recommends Council adopt a Resolution continuing the interim
conditions for the church to continue operating under CUP 83-01.
Councilmember Cafagna stated he has met with the neighbors and some of them don't
want the mini-park required by the CUP, the design of which was approved on
August 1, 1995.
Speaking in opposition to staff recommendation:
park.
Diana Kawamoto, 12706 Robison
Cathy Francis, 12724 Robison, presented a poll they had taken regarding the
She suggested the City spend the money on other neighborhood improvements.
Jay Kawamoto, 12706 Robison
Speaking in favor of staff recommendation:
Melvin Moore, 13344 Carriage Road
Glenn Groth, 687 Riviera Ct., Vista, architect for the church
Jeff Bertino, 13340 Silver Lake Drive
Ruby May Justice, 8764 Grass Valley Lane, Santee
Teresa Bertino, 13340 Silver Lake Drive
Art Gamo, 1617 Southgate Avenue, Daly City, attorney for the church
Motion by Councilmember Cafagna, seconded by Councilmember Rexford to close the
public hearing. Motion carried 3-0 with Councilmember Callery and Mayor
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Higginson absent.
Councilmember Emery stated this entire parcel was supposed to be compensating
open space for the extremely small lots in the surrounding subdivision and we do
not want to cram a park down neighbors' throats but he needs to be convinced that
they don't want it. He requested staff recommend how the City Council could
determine whether or not there should be a park.
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Rexford to adopt
Planning Resolution No. P-95-47, entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Poway, California Approving Conditions of Approval for Iglesia ni
Cristo Church, CUP 83-01, Assessor's Parcel Number 317-640-52," amended to stop
work on the park until after the September 5, 1995 City Council meeting when they
will consider a report from staff regarding their options. Motion carried 3-0
with Councilmember Callery and Mayor Higginson absent.
ITEM 6 (203-08)
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 95-06
APPLICANT: AIRTOUCH CELLULAR
Presiding Officer Emery opened the public hearing. Staff report by City Manager
Bowersox. This is a request to construct a cellular telecommunications facility
at 14624 Tierra Bonita Road, at the top of Kent Hill. This will be west of the
dish operated by Cox Cable and the height will not exceed the height of that
dish. Staff recommends approval.
Speaking in opposition to staff recommendation:
David Weeks, 14266 Tierra Bonita, Road
Mike Hadjiaghai, 14266 Tierra Bonita Road
Speakers expressed concern regarding access to this facility across their private
road, and the visual impacts.
Speaking in favor of staff recommendation:
Susan Lay, 3615 Kearny Villa Road, San Diego, representing AirTouch
Cellular. She stated this is an unmanned facility and will be
landscaped on the perimeter.
City Manager Bowersox suggested adding a condition that they help pay for road
maintenance and repair any damage done during construction.
Motion by Councilmember Cafagna, seconded by Councilmember Rexford to close the
public hearing; issue a mitigated Negative Declaration; and adopt Planning
Resolution No. P-95-48, entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City
of Poway, California Approving Conditional Use Permit 95-06, Assessor's Parcel
Number 321-191-11," as amended regarding road maintenance. Motion carried 3-0
with Councilmember Callery and Mayor Higginson absent.
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ITEM 7 (401-27)
1995-96 TAX RATES
Presiding Officer Emery opened the public hearing. Staff report by City Manager
Bowersox. The City has two existing general obligation bond issues for the Sewer
Improvement District and PowayMunicipal Water District. In order to collect the
amount necessary to pay the principal and interest on these bonds, the City
Council is required to annually set a property tax rate. Staff proposes a rate
of $0.00203 for the Sewer Improvement District and $0.06022 for the Poway
Municipal Water District.
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. 95-099, entitled, "A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Poway, California, Estimating the Amount Necessary
to be Raised for Taxation for the Fiscal Year 1995-1996 for Improvement Districts
of the City Formerly Known as Poway Municipal Water District and Pomerado County
Water District." Motion carried 3-0 with Councilmember Callery and Mayor
Higginson absent.
ITEM 8 (701-04)
ORDINANCE NO. 451/FIRST READING
REDUCING SPEED LIMIT ON TIERRA BONITA ROAD
Presiding Officer Emery opened the public hearing and read the title of Ordinance
No. 451, "An Ordinance of the City of Poway, California, Amending Section
10.32.209 and Section 10.32.020 of the Poway Municipal Code Reducing Speed Limits
on Tierra Bonita Road from Twin Peaks Road to Belvedere Drive." Staff report by
City Manager Bowersox. The Traffic Safety Committee reviewed conditions on
Tierra Bonita Road south of Twin Peaks Road and found the posted speed limit of
35 MPH does not match the existing ordinance establishing a 40 MPH limit. This
Ordinance will correct that discrepancy and set the limit at 35 MPH.
There was no one present wishing to speak.
Motion by Councilmember Cafagna, seconded by Councilmember Rexford to waive
further reading and continue the public hearing to September 5, 1995 for second
reading. Motion carried 3-0 with Councilmember Callery and Mayor Higginson
absent.
ITEM 9 (203-14)
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 95-10
APPLICANT: RDO EQUIPMENT COMPANY
Presiding Officer Emery opened the public hearing. Staff report by City Manager
Bowersox. This is a request to construct a 15,390 square foot sales and service
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facility for a construction equipment dealer at the southeast corner of Danielson
Street and Parkway Centre Drive in the South Poway Business Park. Staff
recommends approval.
There was no one present wishing to speak.
Motion by Councilmember Cafagna, seconded by Councilmember Rexford to close the
public hearing and adopt Planning Resolution No. P-g5-4g, entitled, "A Resolution
of the City Council of the City of Poway, California Approving Development Review
95-10, Assessor's Parcel Number 317-280-36," as revised by staff. Motion carried
3-0 with Councilmember Callery and Mayor Higginson absent.
ITEM 10 (1180-05)
COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION REQUEST
FRIENDS OF BLUE SKY CANYON
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. The Friends of Blue Sky Canyon have
requested a donation of $1,200 to fund a start-up library for the Blue Sky
Ecological Reserve. The Department of Fish & Game has requested the return of
resource materials currently being used by volunteers and the staff interpretive
specialist at Blue Sky. Staff recommends approval.
Speaking in favor of staff recommendation:
Allen Feldstein, 12260 Corte Sabio, San Diego
Motion by Councilmember Cafagna, seconded by Councilmember Rexford to approve a
community contribution of $1,200 to the Friends of Blue Sky Canyon. Motion
carried 3-0 with Councilmember Callery and Mayor Higginson absent.
ITEM 11 (402-05)
SPECIAL PERMIT FEE
SOLID WASTE COLLECTION
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. This item was continued from August 8,
1995. Following discussions with the Poway Unified School District, staff
recommends that the fee for special permittees serving other governmental
entities be reduced from five percent to two and one-half percent of gross
receipts received for that portion of the contract serving the Poway City limits.
Motion by Councilmember Cafagna, seconded by Councilmember Rexford to adopt
Resolution No. 95-100, entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City
of Poway, California Establishing Special Permit Fees for the Collection of Solid
Waste and Recyclables, and Rescinding Resolution No. 90-227." Motion carried 3-0
with Councilmember Callery and Mayor Higginson absent.
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AD~OURNRENT
Presiding Officer Emery adjourned the meeting at 8:20 p.m. on motion by
Councilmember Cafagna, and seconded by Councilmember Rexford. It was noted that
the regular meeting of August 29, 1995 has been cancelled.
Marjorie~K. Wahlsten, City Clerk
City off,way
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