CC 1995 09-19 CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEHBER 19, 1995
The September 19, 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.
COUNCILHEMBERS PRESENT AT ROLL CALL
Mickey Cafagna, Betty Rexford, Don Higginson
COUNCILNEMBERS ABSENT AT ROLL CALL
Susan Callery, Bob Emery
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
John Fitch
Marjorie Wahlsten
Steve Eckis
Peggy Stewart
Bob Thomas
Mark Weston
Reba Wright-Quastler
Randy Williams
Mark Sanchez
David Narevsky
Steve Blackwood
Penny Riley
Assistant 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
Director of Safety Services
Redevelopment Services Manager
Sheriff's Lieutenant
Senior Management Analyst
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Cafagna led the Pledge of Allegiance.
EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS
Mayor Higginson presented employee service awards to Mike Lessig, Public
Services, 30 years; Barbara Warren, Engineering Services, 15 years; Bob Stein,
Public Services, 10 years; Kathy Cerini and Alan Schuler, Engineering Services,
10 years.
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, stated the additional library hours
are beneficial for her son and asked why each Councilmember does not have their
own office space and staff member. Mayor Higginson stated that their jobs are
part time and they collectively have two office spaces in City Hall.
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Roger Willoughby, 13732 Fairgate Drive, stated there is illegal dumping
occurring in the open space in the South Poway Business Park. Assistant City
Manager Fitch stated staff will report back on this in two weeks.
Gil Olson, 13409 Midland Road, stated Poway will be having competition for
light industrial uses if the City of San Diego develops the General Dynamics site
on Kearny Mesa as planned. He and some others will be proposing the City of San
Diego use the General Dynamics site for a new sports arena rather than a downtown
site. City Council asked to be kept informed of their progress.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Councilmember Rexford, seconded by Councilmember Cafagna to approve the
Consent Calendar as follows:
10.
Approval of Minutes - City Council
August 15, 1995, Regular Meeting
12.
Ratification of Warrant Register for period of August 28-September 1,
1995 (401-10)
13.
Authorization to issue a Request for Proposal for public recreation use on
City-owned property adjacent to the Poway SportsPark. (601-03)
14.
Receive and file report of administrative action taken on City Council
Initiated and Public Inquiry Items from June 8, 1995, through September 1,
1995. (701-10)
15.
16.
Acceptance of public improvements and waiver of warranty bond requirement
for Old Espola Road, Phase I, St. John of Damascus Church, developer.
(602-01 #1004)
Adoption of Resolution No. P-95-52, entitled, "A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Poway, California Approving Temporary Use Permit
95-69," Ali Ganji, Guardian Towing, applicant, to allow a six month
extension for the temporary stationing of three tow trucks, parked and
dispatched from the back parking lot of the Shell Service Station located
at 12365 Poway Road. (203-07)
17.
Receive and file status report of City Council Goals and Objectives and
direct staff to include in the 1995-96 budget document. (202-01)
17.1 Appropriation of an additional $25,000 in Redevelopment Agency funds to
complete the expansion of the Weingart Center. (602-01 #224R)
17.2
Appropriation of funds to establish accounts for the Used Oil Recycling
and Household Hazardous Waste Collections Programs which will be
reimbursed through California Integrated Waste Management Board Grants.
Motion carried 3-0 with Councilmembers Callery and Emery absent.
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ITEM 5A (704-04)
ORDINANCE NO. 453/SECOND READING
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
ITEM 5B (405-00)
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Mayor Higginson read the title of Ordinance No. 453, "An Ordinance of the City
of Poway, California, Declaring a Need for the Industrial Development Authority
of the City of Poway." Staff report by Assistant City Manager Fitch. This is
second reading and staff recommends adoption. It is also necessary for the City
Council to adopt a resolution declaring itself to be the Board of Directors of
the Industrial Development Authority of the City of Poway.
Speaking in opposition to staff recommendation:
Roger Willoughby, 13732 Fairgate Drive
Motion by Councilmember Cafagna, seconded by Councilmember Rexford to waive
further reading, close the public hearing and adopt Ordinance No. 453. Motion
carried 3-0 on a roll call vote with Councilmembers Callery and Emery absent.
Motion by Councilmember Cafagna, seconded by Councilmember Rexford to adopt
Resolution No. 95-105, entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City
of Poway, California Declaring Itself to be the Board of Directors of the
Industrial Development Authority of the City of Poway." Motion carried 3-0 with
Councilmembers Callery and Emery absent.
ITEM 6 (203-18)
PRE-DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE
AIRTOUCH CELLULAR
City Attorney Eckis explained the process of a pre-development conference. It
is an opportunity for a developer to informally present a proposed project to the
City Council before spending money on architects and engineers to get their
feedback. City Councilmembers can make no binding indication of support or
opposition. Staff does not prepare a report on these items.
Susan Lay, SB&O, Inc., 3645 Kearny Villa Road, San Diego, representing Airtouch
Cellular, gave a brief presentation on cellular technology and how they site
their facilities. They are proposing to construct a small building and install
antennas on the City's Boca Raton Reservoir site on Cloudcroft Drive.
Council asked about their future plans for sites in Poway. Ms. Lay stated they
haven't projected past 1996 but will try to get more information for the Council.
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ITEM 7 (203-14)
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 95-11
APPLICANT: DON & WILLIAM OLHAUSEN
Staff report by Assistant City Manager Fitch. This is a request to construct a
39,470 square foot tilt-up building at 12420 Kirkham Court adjacent to the
existing Olhausen pool table manufacturing building. Olhausen is currently
number one in volume and quality in the world for pool and billiard tables.
Motion by Mayor Higginson, seconded by Councilmember Cafagna to adopt Planning
Resolution No. P-95-53, entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City
of Poway, California, Approving Development Review 95-11, Assessor's Parcel
Number 317-225-01." Motion carried 3-0 with Councilmembers Callery and Emery
absent.
ITEM 8 (209-00R)
BUSINESS INCUBATOR PROGRAM
Staff report by Assistant City Manager Fitch. At the June 13, 1995 City Council
meeting, staff was requested to review the potential of working with the San
Diego Incubator Corporation to create a business incubator program in Poway.
Staff has learned that the San Diego Center is supported primarily by grants from
the City of San Diego and the private sector. They have no plans to expand at
the current time and it appears the timing is not good for Poway to start their
own program. Staff will continue to monitor the situation and bring back more
information if the situation changes. Council concurred to receive and file the
report.
ITEM 9 (1208-00)
PUBLIC INFORMATION ON THE INTERNET
Staff report by City Clerk Wahlsten. At the August 3, 1995 City Council workshop
on Goals & Objectives, Council requested staff proceed with making agendas and
staff reports available to the public via on-line computer access. Staff is
recommending a City of Poway web site on the Internet's World Wide Web to be
created by an Internet host provider. A computer will be purchaed for the City
Clerk's office to enable staff to view the information they are providing. It
will be independent of the City's computer system. Initially, information will
be available on the City's park and recreation activities, the agenda and staff
reports and a directory of Who Does What in the City. Funds are available from
the Public, Education, Government (PEG} fund provided by Cox and Southwestern
Cable.
Speaking in favor of staff recommendation:
Larry Cruse, 13734 Utopia
Motion by Mayor Higginson, seconded by Councilmember Rexford to authorize a City
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of Poway web site be established on the Internet's World Wide Web and appropriate
$10,000 from the PEG fund to contract with an Internet host and an Internet
access service for one year and purchase computer equipment. Motion carried 3-0
with Councilmembers Callery and Emery absent.
CITY ATTORNEY ITEHS
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City Attorney Eckis requested the City Council hold a closed session to
discuss price and terms of payment for property owned by Poway Land, Inc.,
identified as APN 317-481-01 through 74 & 76.
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City Attorney Eckis announced he is joining the City to two amicus briefs
for cases on appeal: BIA of Northern California vs City of Livermore and
Warran vs City of Carlsbad.
HAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL-INITIATED ITEHS
20.
Councilmember Cafagna requested that the Goals & Objectives that were
approved under Item 17 include a statement under Community Relations
regarding getting information to the public and the Council earlier on
projects staff is working on.
23.
Councilmember Rexford asked about getting potholes fixed on Pomerado Road.
She had seen Assemblyman Goldsmith at Community Day and he had asked her.
Director of Engineering Services Weston stated staff is working on three
different approaches, including a grant application for federal funding.
Director of Public Services Williams stated that the street crew lays
twelve to fifteen tons of asphalt each week to patch streets.
24.
Mayor Higginson announced the City has received an opportunity to have a
member of staff or Council participate in the Sacramento delta water
education trip sponsored by Metropolitan Water District of Southern
California. Councilmember Rexford will attend.
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Higginson called for a closed session at 8:10 p.m. as requested by the City
Attorney.
CALL TO ORDER AND ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Higginson called the meeting back to order at 8:35 p.m. with all
Councilmembers present except Councilmembers Callery and Emery who were absent
from the meeting. He adjourned the meeting on motion by Councilmember Cafagna
and seconded by Councilmember Rexford.
arjor!e ~<. Wahlsten, City Clerk
City of~way
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