CC 1996 04-02 CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA
NINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
APRXL 2, 1996
The April 2, lgg6, 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 City Council
Chambers, 13325 Civic Center Drive, Poway, California.
COUNCILMEHBERS PRESENT AT ROLL CALL
Mickey Cafagna, Susan Callery, Betty Rexford, Don Higginson
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT AT ROLL CALL
Bob Emery
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
James Bowersox
Steve Eckis
John Fitch
Bob Thomas
Mark Weston
Reba Wright-Quastler
Randy Williams
Warren Sharer
Mark Sanchez
Michael Putnam
Alan Fulmer
Brad Kutzner
City Manager
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
Performing Arts Manager
Sheriff's Captain
Senior Civil Engineer
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Deputy Mayor Cafagna led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Higginson explained the procedure for Public Oral Communications. There
was no one present wishing to speak.
PROCLAMATION
Mayor Higginson declared April, 1996 as "Emergency Preparedness Month" and
presented the proclamation to Director of Safety Services Sanchez.
EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARD
Mayor Higginson presented a ten year service award to Reba Wright-Quastler,
Director of Planning Services.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Councilmember Callery, seconded by Councilmember Cafagna to approve the
Consent Calendar as follows:
10. Approval of Minutes - City Council
March 5, 1996, Regular Meeting
12. Ratification of Warrant Register for period of March 11-15, 1996(401-10)
13. Denial of Claim for Damages: Frank Nunez
(704-13)
14.
Adoption of Resolution No. P-96-22, entitled, "A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Poway, California approving Temporary Use Permit
96-14", Enyaam Lions Club/Culpepper and Merriweather Circus, applicants,
for a big top circus on April 5, 1996 in a tent with a capacity of 1,000
spectators, concession trailers, animals and related circus equipment on
15 acres, west side of McIvers Court, north of Stowe Drive. (203-07)
15.
Receive and file Update on the Status of the Mortgage Credit Certificate
Program. (602-01 #1010)
15.1
Approval of the following positions on pending legislation: support AB
2228 having to do with property tax revenue allocations; support AB 2406
which would allow for the extension of the 10 and 11 percent marginal tax
rates to provide revenue for the Educational Revenue Augmentation Fund;
support AB 2828 which provides local agency fiscal relief; support SB 1865
and SB 2072 which would limit local agencies' contribution to the
Educational Revenue Augmentation Fund; oppose SB 1626 which requires each
redevelopment agency to make in-lieu property tax payments to other taxing
agencies; support AB 3357 which deletes liability to public agencies for
injuries caused by wild animals or insects; support AB 2400 which provides
a method to deal with part-time employees in the Public Employees
Retirement System; support AB 2974 which is a mechanism to collect booking
fees from convicted criminals; and support SB 1535 which would extend the
sunset date for the Recycling Market Development Zone program. {701-11)
Motion carried 4-0 with Councilmember Emery absent.
ITEM 5 (701-04)
ORDINANCE NO. 45g/FIRST READING
DOG PARK/RULES & REGULATIONS
Mayor Higginson opened the public hearing and read the title of Ordinance No.
459, "An Ordinance of the City of Poway, California amending Chapter 9.48 of the
Poway Municipal Code," to allow dogs off leash in the dog park.
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Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. The parks and recreation rules and
regulations are also proposed for revision including a new section with swimming
pool regulations; use of alcohol; hours of operation of recreation facilities;
prohibiting skateboards and bicycles on common walkways; facility rental
policies; and minor changes to fishing and boating regulations.
There was no one present wishing to speak.
Motion by Councilmember Cafagna, seconded by Mayor Higginson to waive further
reading and continue the public hearing to April 16, 1996 for second reading of
Ordinance 459, and adopt Resolution No. 96-022, entitled, "A Resolution of the
City of Poway, California Adopting Rules and Regulations for Operation of City
of Poway Recreational Facilities and Rescinding Resolution No. 91-109." Motion
carried 4-0 with Councilmember Emery absent.
ITEM 6 (701-04)
ORDINANCE RE LIGHTED TENNIS COURTS
Mayor Higginson opened the public hearing. City Manager Bowersox stated staff
is recommending a continuance of the Ordinance amending the standards for lighted
tennis courts in order to allow additional analysis of light bulb standards.
There was no one present wishing to speak.
Motion by Mayor Higginson, seconded by Councilmember Callery to continue this
item to April 30, 1996. Motion carried 4-0 with Councilmember Emery absent.
ITEM 7 (705-13)
INTEGRATED FINANCING DISTRICT 96-01
HIGH VALLEY ROADS
Item introduced by City Manager Bowersox. On February 27, 1996, the City Council
approved the Preliminary Engineer's Report for the Integrated Financing District
96-1. Staff has received significant comment during the 45-day comment period
regarding the assessments, methodology, and cost components and staff has taken
these into consideration in preparing this report.
Staff report by Director of Engineering Services Weston. He stated the costs
have increased 25% since the original estimates in January, 1995, largely due to
the need for a two-inch overlay rather than a chip seal. He explained the
funding sources and the appropriation among the various zones with the resultant
proposed assessment amounts.
Speaking in favor of staff recommendation:
DeAnne Erickson, 15051Vali Hai Road
Dick Horne, 15123 Vali Hai Road
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Larry Aker, 14850 Eastvale Road
Daniel Steussy, 15249 Eastvale Road
Speaking in opposition to staff recommendation:
Gary Pennock, 15261 Vali Hal Road, is opposed to the use of three
assessment units as a cap for large parcels.
Motion by Councilmember Cafagna, seconded by Councilmember Rexford to direct
staff to open bids on April 9, 1996 and incorporate the construction cost into
the Final Engineer's Report; direct the Assessment Engineer to incorporate
changes in costs, revenues, and methodology into the final Engineer's Report; and
set a public hearing for April 16, 1996. Motion carried 4-0 with Councilmember
Emery absent.
ITEM 8 (405-00)
HALLMARK CIRCUITS, INC.
INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. The City Council created the Poway
Industrial Development Authority in 1995 and the IDA has received its first
application for Industrial Development Bonds from Hallmark Circuits, Inc. They
plan to build a 75,000 square foot facility on three lots they purchased in
Parkway Business Centre. The use of these bonds provide financing approximately
2% below prime and is an important economic development incentive.
Motion by Councilmember Callery, seconded by Councilmember Cafagna to adopt
Resolution 1-96-01, entitled, "Resolution of the Industrial Development Authority
of the City of Poway Approving the Application of Hallmark Circuits, Inc."
Motion carried 4-0 with Councilmember Emery absent.
ITEM 9 (1402-01)
PERFORMING ARTS FOUNDATION
PROPOSAL FOR PROGRAMMING
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. The Performing Arts Foundation, a
private, non-profit corporation created by the City Council, proposes a three-
year agreement to assume the direct responsibility for the presentation of all
professional arts and entertainment events at the Performing Arts Center. The
City would redirect $100,000 of the funds it ordinarily expends itself to the
Foundation. Staff recommends approval.
Speaking in favor of staff recommendation:
Dave Clark, 12765 Cherrywood Street, Performing Arts Foundation Board
member, explained the plan they are proposing.
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Motion by Councilmember Rexford, seconded by Councilmember Cafagna to accept the
proposal and direct staff to enter into a 3-year agreement beginning July 1, 1996
under the terms proposed. Motion carried 4-0 with Councilmember Emery absent.
CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
17.
City Attorney requested a closed session pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.6 for a conference with the City Manager as labor negotiator
regarding the Poway Non-Safety Employees.
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL-INITIATED ITEMS
18.
Councilmember Cafagna asked if it is possible to have CalTrans install a
sign on 1-15 regarding the Poway Road car dealerships. Director of
Engineering Services Weston stated staff is looking into this.
22A.
Mayor Higginson announced appointments to the Budget Review Committee for
the 1996-97 budget, as follows: Merrilee Boyack (Councilmember Callery);
Roger Willoughby {Councilmember Rexford); Jay Goldby (Councilmember
Cafagna); and David Janssen (Mayor Higginson).
22B. Mayor Higginson announced he is appointing Evelyn Frazier to the
Redevelopment and Housing Advisory Committee.
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Higginson called for a closed session at 8:40 p.m. as requested by the City
Attorney.
CALL TO ORDER AND ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Higginson called the meeting back to order at g:20 p.m. with all
Councilmembers present except Councilmember Emery who was absent from the
meeting. He adjourned the meeting on motion by Councilmember Cafagna, seconded
by Councilmember Callery.
Marjorie~K. Wahlsten, City Clerk
City of Poway
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