CC 2007 09-11
CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 11, 2007
The September 11,2007, Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Powaywas called
to order at 7:04 p.m. by Mayor Cafagna at the Poway City Council Chambers, 13325 Civic
Center Drive, Poway, California.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT
Merrilee Boyack, Bob Emery, Betty Rexford, Mickey Cafagna
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT
Don Higginson
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
Rod Gould
Penny Riley
Lisa Foster
Diane Shea
Patti Brindle
Robert Clark
Dena Fuentes
Kevin Haupt
Tina White
Mark Sanchez
Todd E. Frank
Frank Casteleneto
Paolo Romero
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
City Manager
Assistant City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
Interim Director of Development Services
Director of Community Services
Director of Redevelopment Services
Director of Public Works
Director of Administrative Services
Director of Safety Services
Sheriff's Captain
City Engineer
Management Analyst
Deputy Mayor Boyack led the pledge of allegiance.
CITY COUNCILMEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmember Emery gave a restaurant review on Submarina restaurant located on Poway
Road.
Council member Rexford asked staff to provide information to her on the cost of renting the
Chambers for a function.
Deputy Mayor Boyack invited members of the public to submit their applications for the Poway
Community Leadership Institute. Application forms are available on the Chamber of
Commerce's website and are due this week.
Mayor Cafagna announced today's meeting will be adjourned in memory of the 2,974 people
who died six years ago today, September 11,2001, in terrorist acts against the United States.
He asked that we not forget those who perished on that day and those who gave their lives
saving others.
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PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Cafagna explained the procedures for Public Oral Communications noting that State
law may prohibit the City Council from taking action on items not on the agenda, and items
will be referred to staff. The following people spoke:
Joe St. Lucas, Poway, suggested that the City video record and televise workshops, such as
the upcoming Community Park workshop.
Roger Willoughby, Poway, submitted a petition signed by residents of Fairgate Drive, east of
Gate Drive, asking the City to execute provision #4 of the Drainage Maintenance Program
relating to maintenance of channels and coverts in this area.
Val Derkach, Poway, complained of excessive dust and dirt that was created by leafblowers
next to his home last week. He invited the Council to view the 21-minute video he made of
the incident.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Tentative Tract Map (TTM) 02-02TE; BBA Partners, Applicant. A request for a
time extension for the 10-lot "The Heights" subdivision map. The 122-acre
project site is located at the easterly terminus of Valley View Road, east of Old
Coach Road and the Heritage II development, in the northeast corner ofthe City,
within the Rural Residential A zone. The applicant is requesting a time
extension until October 11, 2008 to final the subdivision map. This project is
associated with Variance (VAR) 07-04. APN: 277-080-09. (0210-70)
Patti Brindle, Interim Director of Development Services, presented the staff report.
This project is a 10-lot subdivision of an approximate 122-acre site located at the
easterly terminus of Valley View Road, east of Old Coach Road and the Heritage II
development, in the northeast corner of the City, within the Rural Residential A zone.
The map was originally approved on October 11, 2005. The applicant is requesting a
one-year time extension until October 11, 2008, to final the subdivision map. A
grading permit has been issued and the site is currently being graded. The project's
final improvement plans and final map are in the plan check process.
There were no public speakers on this item.
Motion by Deputy Mayor Boyack, seconded by Councilmember Rexford, to close the
public hearing and adopt Planning Resolution No. P-07-44, entitled: "A Resolution of
the City Council of the City of Poway, California, Approving a Time Extension for
Tentative Tract Map 02-02TE APN: 277-080-09." Motion carried 4-0 with
Councilmember Higginson absent.
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STAFF REPORTS
2. Hillside/Ridaeline Minor Development Review Application (MDRA) 04-87R; Peter
and Chris Tupper, Applicants. A request for re-approval of an MDRA, which
expired on August 16, 2007, to construct a 4,374-square-foot, 2-story, single-
family residence, and an attached 794-square-foot garage on a 6.01-acre
property. The property is in the Rural Residential (RR) A zone and is located
within the Hillside/Ridgeline Review Area. In addition, the applicant is
requesting the removal. of a condition requiring the applicant to provide a
method of water connection and service to the dwelling. The property is located
on the Midland Road extension, north of Twin Peaks Road. APN: 314-650-04.
(Continued from August 14, 2007, Item #4) (0200-25)
Patti Brindle, Interim Director of Development Services summarized the staff report.
Minor Development Review Application 04-87, to construct a 4,374-square-foot, two-
story, single-family residence, with an attached 794-square-foot garage, on a 6.01-acre
property, was approved by the City Council on August 16, 2005 and expired on August
16, 2007. The applicant is requesting re-approval of the MDRA, which will extend the
expiration date to August 14, 2009. The property is in the Rural Residential A zone
and is located within the Hillside/Ridgeline Review Area. The applicant is also
requesting that the requirement to provide a method of water connection and service
to the dwelling from the existing line at Saddlebrook Estates be modified. The water
line is required to service a new fire hydrant, which is required to be located within 500
feet of the residence. Kevin Kitch, Division Chief of Safety Services, spoke on the fire
protection issues. City Engineer Frank Casteleneto spoke on the engineering issues
and water main improvements/water line alignment alternatives, and Tom Howard,
Public Works Utilities Manager, spoke on water quality issues.
Peter Tupper, applicant, spoke in support of this project.
Randolph Cross, Poway, inquired if the MDRA addresses road requirements.
Chris Tupper, applicant, advised that a neighbor recently requested a hydrant be
installed near her property but the request was turned down by the City.
Motion by Council member Emery, seconded by Deputy Mayor Boyack, to adopt
Planning Resolution No. P-07 -45, entitled: "A Resolution of the City Council of the City
of Poway, California, Approving Minor Development Review Application (MDRA) 04-
87R Assessor's Parcel Number 314-650-04." Motion carried 4-0 with Councilmember
Higginson absent. The City Council gave consensus for staff to help the applicants set
up an assessment district related to sharing the improvement costs with other
properties that would benefit from a water main line extension.
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3. Consideration of Amendment No.5 to the Lease Aareement with KEC/SportsPlex
USA for South Poway Sports Park. (0700-10)
Tina White, Director of Administrative Services, presented the staff report. The
operator of the South Poway Sports Park, SportsPlex USA, has proposed to convert
the in-line hockey rink to a multi-use sports rink, at its expense. In addition, SportsPlex
USA has requested a seven-year extension of its existing lease. Additionally, the
lease will be amended to clarify the definition of the leased premises to exclude the
"upper pad" which has been maintained by the City. The proposed conversion will
require a minor modification to the existing Conditional Use Permit, which will be
handled administratively.
Bill Berghoff, President of SportsPlex USA, and Paul Berghoff, Chair of SportsPlex
USA, were present to answer questions.
Motion by Council member Rexford, seconded by Deputy Mayor Boyack, to approve
Amendment NO.5 to the Lease Agreement and authorize the City Managerto sign the
necessary documents. Motion carried 4-0 with Councilmember Higginson absent.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Deputy Mayor Boyack, seconded by Council member Rexford, to approve the
Consent Calendar, Items 4-6, as submitted. Motion carried 4-0 with Councilmember
Higginson absent.
4. Ratification of Warrant Reaister for the period August 13 through August 17,
2007. (0475-20)
5. Acceptance ofthe Powav Roval Estates Mobile Home Park Familv and Adult Pool
Rehabilitation Proiect (#5546A) - Bid No. 06-022 from South Coast Pool
Plastering; authorize the City Clerk to record the Notice of Completion; and
release the Material and Labor Bond in the amount of $268,929.80. (0700-10)
6. Approval of a Consultant Aareement with Ralph Andersen & Associates to
conduct an analysis of Fire Department overtime use. (0700-10)
CITY MANAGER ITEMS
7. Mr. Gould introduced and welcomed Sheriff's Lt. Dennis Yoshonis who has recently
been assigned to the Poway Sheriff's Substation.
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCil-INITIATED ITEMS
9. Council member Emery reported on his attendance at the League of California Cities
conference last week, September 4th through ih He attended sessions on affordable
housing, skate parks, water sources, and the general session with Attorney General
Jerry Brown.
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ADJOURNMENT Mayor Cafagna adjourned the meeting at 8:30 p.m. in memory of the 2,974
people who died six years ago today, September 11, 2001, in terrorist acts against the United
States.
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L. Diane Shea, City Clerk
City of Poway, California
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