CC 1996 03-05 CITY OF POgAY, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 5, 1996
The March 5, 1996, regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Poway, was called to order at 7:03 p.m., by Mayor Higginson at the City Council
Chambers, 13325 Civic Center Drive, 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
Warren Sharer
Mark Sanchez
Steve Streeter
Steve Blackwood
Garry MacPherson
Marijo VanDyke
Penny Riley
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
Director of Redevelopment Services
Director of Safety Services
Principal Planner
Sheriff's Lieutenant
Fire Marshal
Associate Planner
Senior Management Analyst
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Deputy Mayor Cafagna led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Higginson explained the procedure for Public Oral Communications. The
following persons were present wishing to speak:
John Doughty, 13621 Poinsettia Drive, stated they have had a problem in the
Poinsettia Mobile Home Park with the sewage system. He commended David Narevsky,
Redevelopment Services Manager, for his professionalism in dealing with this
problem. City Manager Bowersox concurred there has been a problem and stated
they will have a permanent solution soon.
Vicki Campbell, 12307 Oak Knoll Road, aide to Assemblyman Goldsmith, gave
a legislative update.
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MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL-INITIATED ITENS
Mayor Higginson stated that Councilmember Rexford has to leave the meeting early
and announced he would move her item up in the agenda.
16A.
Councilmember Rexford stated she is requesting the City Council take a
formal position in opposition to mountain lion trophy hunting, which will
be reinstated if Proposition 197 passes.
Speaking in favor of Councilmember Rexford's recommendation:
Duncan McFetridge, 8966 Riverside Drive,
Cleveland Forest Foundation.
Mayor Art Madrid, 8130 Allison, La Mesa,
Cris Waller, 2014 Talon Way, San Diego,
Wildlife Protection Committee.
Descanso, President of the
representing the California
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Callery to take
a position in opposition to Proposition 197. Motion carried unanimously.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Mayor Higginson, seconded by Councilmember Callery to approve the
Consent Calendar, as follows:
Ratification of Warrant Register for period of February 12-16, 1996.
(401-10)
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Rejection of single bid received for four-wheel drive utility trucks;
approval of waiver of formal bid process; authorization for staff to shop
the open market for used vehicles. (601-03)
10.
Adoption of Resolution No. 96-018, entitled, "A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Poway, Approving and Authorizing Participation by
the City of Poway in the Memorandum of Understanding for Trans-County
Trail," between the City of Poway, U. S. Forest Service, City of San
Diego, County of San Diego, and State of California. (602-01 #1132)
10.1 Approval of extension of law enforcement contract to June 30, 1996.
(602-01 #59)
Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 4 (701-04)
PARKS & RECREATION RULES & REGULATIONS
Mayor Higginson opened the public hearing. Staff report by City Manager
Bowersox. A public hearing to consider changes to the Parks & Recreation Rules
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& Regulations was scheduled for this meeting, however, staff is now recommending
this item be removed from calendar and readvertised because of additional work
that needs to be done.
There was no one present wishing to speak.
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Cafagna to remove
consideration of this item from the agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
(Councilmember Rexford left the meeting at 7:25 p.m.)
ITEM 5 {701-04}
ORDINANCE NO. 458/FIRST READING
1994 FIRE CODE ADOPTION
Mayor Higginson opened the public hearing and read the title of Ordinance No.
458, "An Ordinance of the City of Poway, California, Repealing Chapter 15.24 of
the Poway Municipal Code and Restating Chapter 15.24 in its Entirety which Adopts
by Reference the Uniform Fire Code, 1994 Edition, with Certain Amendments, the
Uniform Fire Code Standards, 1994 Edition, and National Fire Protection
Association Standards 13-D, 1994 Edition, and 13-R, 1994 Edition."
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. Every three years, the International Fire
Code Institute publishes a new fire code text. Cities, counties and fire
districts adopt the code along with amendments to reflect particular challenges
unique to that region or necessary to provide fire protection consistent with the
community's ability to prevent, respond or mitigate fire/and or building hazards.
Two significant changes are an increase from our current 2,500 to 5,000 square
foot threshold for fire sprinklers in commercial structures; and allowing storage
of flammable and combustible liquids in above-ground storage tanks.
Fire Battalion Chief Garry MacPherson answered questions from the Council.
There was no one present wishing to speak.
Motion by Councilmember Cafagna, seconded by Councilmember Callery to waive
further reading, issue a Negative Declaration and continue the public hearing to
March 19, 1996 for second reading of the Ordinance. Motion carried 3-1 with
Councilmember Emery voting "no" and Councilmember Rexford absent.
ITEM 6 (203-24)
MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 96-01
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 96-01
APPLICANT: JIM PIVA, POMERADO EQUIPMENT RENTAL
Mayor Higginson opened the public hearing. Staff report by Director of Planning
Services Wright-Quastler. This is a request to construct an equipment rental
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yard at 12270 Oak Knoll Road. Staff recommends approval.
Speaking in favor of staff recommendation:
Jim Piva, 12270 Oak Knoll Road
Fred Day, Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Callery to close the
public hearing and adopt Planning Resolution No. P-96-11, entitled, "A Resolution
of the City Council of the City of Poway, California Approving Minor Conditional
Use Permit 96-01, Development Review 96-01, Assessor's Parcel Number 317-151-61."
Motion carried 4-0 with Councilmember Rexford absent.
ITEM 7 (203-02)
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 95-04
APPLICANT: KIRKHAM STOWE, INC.
Mayor Higginson opened the public hearing. Staff report by City Manager
Bowersox. This is a request to divide a 12.82 acre site into three parcels in
the Scenic View Business Park in the 12500 block of Kirkham Court and Stowe
Drive. This is in the South Poway Business Park. Staff recommends approval.
There was no one present wishing to speak.
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Callery to close the
public hearing and adopt Planning Resolution No. P-96-12, entitled, "A Resolution
of the City Council of the City of Poway, California approving Tentative Parcel
Map 95-04, Assessor's Parcel Number 317-224-01 and 317-225-04, 05." Motion
carried 4-0 with Councilmember Rexford absent.
CITY ATTORNEY ITEHS
12.
City Attorney Eckis stated he had scheduled closed sessions as follows:
A. Conference with Real Property Negotiator (§54956.8)
Property: East of I-5, south of Via de la Valle, west of E1Camino
Real
Neqotiatinq Parties: San Dieguito River Valley Joint Powers
Authority , Diane Coombs (buyer); City of San Diego/San Dieguito
Partnership (seller)
Under Neqotiation: Price and terms of purchase
Conference with Legal Counsel -- Existing Litigation -- §54956.9(a)
Case: Poway Property Owners Group v. City of Poway San Diego
Superior Court Case No. N069334
Case: Poway Property Owners v. the United States of America
U.S. District Court No. 95-2735-1EG-(CGA)
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The first one does not have to be heard at this meeting and he will
schedule for the next meeting. The others should be held at this meeting.
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL-INITIATED ITEMS
14.
Councilmember Callery requested that a bronze plaque be prepared and
placed in the City Council Chambers honoring Bill Jensen who has
volunteered for the City and other organizations in the community for many
years. He has terminal bone cancer and such an honor is appropriate.
Councilmember Emery suggested it be placed in the lobby or another
location that is easier seen by the public. Motion by Councilmember
Emery, seconded by Councilmember Callery that staff be authorized to order
a bronze plaque honoring Bill Jensen, The placement will be determined.
Motion carried 4-0 with Councilmember Rexford absent.
15.
Councilmember Emery requested three items be put on the March 12, 1996
agenda for discussion: 1) direction to City Attorney to cooperate with
others in investigating legal remedies to Marines moving to Miramar Air
Station; 2) directing the Mayor to write the La Mesa City Council
regarding their proposed action to make it easier to get concealed weapon
permits; and 3) extending the closing time for City parks.
17.
Mayor Higginson presented a fifteen year service award to City Manager
Bowersox.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Higginson adjourned the meeting at 8:35 p.m. on motion by Councilmember
Cafagna and seconded by Councilmember Emery.
Marjor!ie K. Wahl
City of Poway
sten, City Clerk
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