CC 1996 03-14 CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 14, 1996
The March 14, 1996, meeting, adjourned from the March 12, 1996 regular
meeting of the City Council of the City of Poway, was called to order at 5:05
p.m., by Mayor Higginson at the City Council Chambers, 13325 Civic Center Drive,
Poway, California.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT AT ROLL CALL
Susan Callery, Bob Emery, Betty Rexford, Don Higginson
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT AT ROLL CALL
Mickey Cafagna (Councilmember Cafagna arrived at 5:45 p.m.)
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
James Bowersox
Marjorie Wahlsten
John Fitch
Bob Thomas
Patrick Foley
City Manager
City Clerk
Assistant City Manager
Director of Community Services
Principal Management Analyst
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Higginson explained the procedure for Public Oral Communications. There
was no one present wishing to speak.
ITEM 3 (1503-00)
YOUTH ACCESS TO ALCOHOL TASK FORCE
Dr. Frank Goldsmith of the CLEAN Foundation presented survey results of students
in the Poway Unified School District who reported drinking at various grade
levels. The percentages are increasing. Two teenage girls were present to talk
about ways young people get liquor and stressed that drinking is not a rebellious
act today. The teenage scene is a party scene and everyone drinks as part of
their life.
Gerald Warren, retired editor of the Union Tribune, and a member of the Youth
Access to Alcohol Policy Panel stated that adults are responsible for the alcohol
children get and we need to adopt policies that will limit that access.
(Councilmember Cafagna arrived at 5:45 p.m.)
Ray DiCiccio, Pathfinders, and Chair of the Policy Panel Steering Committee,
stated they have developed fifteen recommendations they would like the City
Council to consider.
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Following discussion, Council concurred that they are always willing to look at
issues like this and it would be appropriate for the Wellness Task Force to
consider these recommendations and bring a proposal to the Council. They thanked
Dr. Goldsmith, Mr. Warren and Mr. DiCiccio for their presentations.
ITEM 4 (1207-05)
REGIONAL TRANSIT ISSUES
Councilmember Emery presented information from today's Metropolitan Transit
Development Board (MTDB) agenda regarding the Regional Services Fund Formula and
the change for 1996-97 that was adopted by their Board. He stated that MTDB is
the only transit district in the State that gives some funds directly to each
member jurisdiction to allocate for transit services of their choice, rather than
pooling funds to be allocated by their Board. Currently only 5% of our
allocation is required to go for regional services, however, there are pressures
being brought that will require everyone to contribute more of their allocation
to the regional efforts.
City Manager Bowersox pointed out that there are no general fund monies going to
transit. We contract with County Transit to administer our transit program.
Director of Community Services Thomas reviewed the costs for complying with the
Americans with Disabilities Act in transit services, effective next year.
ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Cafagna, Mayor
Higginson ordered the meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
Marjorie\ K. 1
City o~f~ Poway
sten, City Clerk
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