CC 1995 09-12 CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEHBER 12, 1995
The September 12, 1995, regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Poway, was called to order at 7:02 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
Peggy Stewart
Bob Thomas
Mark Weston
Reba Wright-Quastler
Randy Williams
Steve Streeter
Steve Blackwood
Penny Riley
City Manager
City Clerk
City Attorney
Director of Administrative Services
Director of Community Services
Director of Engineering Services
Director of Planning Services
Director of Public Services
Principal Planner
Sheriff's Lieutenant
Senior Management Analyst
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Deputy Mayor Callery led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Higginson stated Public Oral Communications would be trailed until later
in the meeting.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Councilmember Callery,
Consent Calendar, as follows:
6.
seconded by Mayor Higginson to
Approval of Minutes - City Council
August 8, 1995, Regular Meeting
Ratification of Warrant Register for period of August 21-25, 1995
approve the
(401-10)
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8.1
Adoption of Resolution No. 95-102, entitled, "A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Poway, California Amending the Memorandum of
Understanding between the City of Poway and the Poway Firefighters'
Association Representing the Safety Employees and Rescinding Resolution
Nos. 92-003 and 93-169." (Confirming action taken in closed session
September 5, 1995, Item 26B) (901-02)
8.2
First Amendment to agreement between the City of Poway and the County of
San Diego for Management and Implementation of CDBG funded housing
rehabilitation program. The amendment will enable the County to reimburse
the City an additional total of $154,250 in Twenty-First-Year CDBG funding
for the completion of housing rehabilitation projects for low and very-low
income Poway residents. (Originally approved on September 5, 1995, Item
21. Revisions were requested by County of San Diego.) (602-01 #979)
Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 4 (203-21)
SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT 84-01AA
PROHIBITING OUTDOOR AMPHITHEATERS
Councilmember Callery announced she has a potential conflict of interest and left
the meeting.
Mayor Higginson opened the public hearing. Staff report by City Manager
Bowersox. As the City Council knows, Bill Silva has withdrawn his applications
for an amphitheater in South Poway, however, staff is recommending an amendment
to the South PowaySpecific Plan that would prohibit outdoor amphitheaters. This
recommendation comes as a result of staff's research in connection with the Bill
Silva Presents application. Some Councilmembers visited other amphitheaters in
California; members of the public submitted information; and consultants
conducted studies which showed there would be sound problems. In addition, other
property owners in the South Poway Business Park expressed concerns about the
impact of an amphitheater on the marketability of the business park. As a
result, staff is recommending that the South Poway Specific Plan be amended to
prohibit outdoor amphitheaters.
Speaking in opposition to staff recommendation:
Teresa Clark, President of the Poway Chamber of Commerce, stated projects
should be considered on their merits and not be prohibited up front.
Fred Day, Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce, stated the City
Council should not change the master plan of the business park. Gaylene Keiper, 13314 Buena Vista
Doris Lewis, 13441 St. Andrews Place, Commissioner of Activities, Poway
High School
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Speaking in favor of staff recommendation:
Joyce Romero, 13614 Fairgate
Bea Reuel, 13710 Paseo Bonita
Dan Parks, 13688 Comuna Drive, President of Country View Condo Association
and a business operator in the South Poway Business Park
Carl Bair, business address of 12625 Danielson Court in the South Poway
Business Park, and resident of Scripps Ranch
John Monsees, 12525 Birch Bluff Court, San Diego, co-founder of Citizens
Against the Poway Amphitheater
Wes Danskin, 11706 Lake Grove Court, San Diego, Miramar Ranch North
Planning Group
Gil Olson, 13409 Midland Road
Constance Griffin, 12655 Gate Drive
Randy Wilkins, 14617 Acton Court
Mark Sorenson, 10785 Loire Avenue, San Diego, Scripps Ranch Civic
Association
Peggy Collette, 13969 Bernadotte Lane, asked when Bill Silva's proposal had
first come forward
Hugh Largey, 11721Pickford Road, San Diego
Sonia Wilson, 11029 Caminito Alegra, San Diego
Bill Fay, 14464 Pebble Canyon, gave a report on sound impacts
Kay Rickles, 13725 Utopia
Bill Rickles, 13725 Utopia, President of Southwest Poway Homeowners
Association
Eve Pearce, 14625 Fairburn Street
Roger Willoughby, 13732 Fairgate Drive
Kathie Muela, 13333 Racquet Court
Dorothea Hover, 15373 Skyridge Road
Ellen Bernee, P.O. Box 823
Gail Trunnell, 13314 Neddick Avenue, asked what Councilmember Callery's
conflict of interest is
Jan Selberg, 12545 Swan Canyon Court, San Diego, suggested all
amphitheaters should be eliminated
Fred Piersen, Community Planning Liaison, Miramar Naval Air Station
Jim Seifert, 16344 Martincoit Road, read a statement from Jerry Hargarten,
President of the Green Valley Civic Association
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Cafagna to close the
public hearing. Motion carried 4-0 with Councilmember Callery out of the room.
RECESS AND CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Higginson called for a recess at 8:45 p.m. and called the meeting back to
order at 8:55 p.m. with all Councilmembers present except Councilmember Callery.
Mayor Higginson stated he has received more correspondence on this issue than any
other since he's been on the Council. The one common denominator stated in all
the public input is that this is a great and unique community.
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In response to query from Mayor Higginson, City Manager Bowersox stated that if
the Bill Silva Presents application had been completed and brought to the City
Council, he would have recommended denial.
Councilmember Emery stated that, like a lot of people, when he first heard about
the amphitheater he was intrigued, but it was the research that was done that
showed it probably wouldn't be a good thing for the community. He rebutted a
statement made by one of the speakers that Poway is having an identity crisis and
stated that Poway's identity is very clear and has been since incorporation.
Councilmember Rexford stated she had done her homework regarding amphitheaters
by visiting the ones in Mountain View and Costa Mesa and learned the problems
they had that could not be eliminated. She cited the need for a healing in the
community.
Councilmember Cafagna stated he spends 20-30 hours a week on City business and
a good deal of that time is spent selling the community and meeting with people
who want to propose a project in the City. He stated he had first met Bill Silva
in September, 1994 when he met with his consultants and staff to discuss his
proposal and the process that needed to be followed. This same type of meeting
is held with many developers and they are all told the same thing, "You have to
get certain things approved and here are the risks." The proper process was
followed in bringing this forward. He pointed out that the "City in the Country"
does not apply when you go up the hill into the Business Park. That is big
business and its viability is important to the economic health of the City.
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Rexford to issue a
Negative Declaration and adopt Resolution No. 95-103, entitled, "A Resolution of
the City Council of the City of Poway, California Approving South Poway Specific
Plan Amendment (SPA 84-01AA)." Motion carried 4-0 with Councilmember Callery
abstaining.
ITEM 5 (402-05)
GRADING AND SUBDIVISION FEES
Mayor Higginson opened the public hearing. Staff report by City Manager
Bowersox. The fees charged by the Engineering Services Department for
engineering, plan check, and inspection costs associated with land development
have been revised and staff recommends adoption.
There was no one present wishing to speak.
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Cafagna to close the
public hearing and adopt Resolution No. 95-104, 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. 95-006." Motion carried 4-0 with Councilmember Callery absent.
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PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Higginson explained the procedure for Public Oral Communications. The
following persons were present wishing to speak:
Vicki Campbell, 12307 Oak Knoll Road, aide to Assemblyman Goldsmith, gave
the City Council a legislative update.
Gil Olson, 13409 Midland Road, stated he is in support of a community
college in Poway.
Timothy Kennedy, 13667 Powers Road, stated he had attended a community
meeting where the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) discussed
their proposed mapping of the Pomerado Creek that will place many of their homes
in a floodplain and require them to have flood insurance. Although FEMA stated
they had started the study in 1992, he purchased his home in 1993 and there was
not disclosure that this was being done. He asked the City Council for some
help. City Manager Bowersox stated that another meeting with the residents will
be held on Wednesday, September 20 at Pomerado School. Staff will give the City
Council a status report on September 26.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Higginson adjourned the meeting at 10:10 p.m. on motion by Councilmember
Cafagna, seconded by Councilmember Emery.
Marjorie~K. Wahlsten, City Clerk
City of Pbway
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