CC 2007 10-16
CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 16, 2007
The October 16, 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, Don Higginson, Betty Rexford, Mickey Cafagna
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
Rod Gould Gity Manager
Penny Riley Assistant City Manager
Lisa Foster City Attorney
Diane Shea City Clerk
Patti Brindle Interim Director of Development Services
June Dudas Assistant Director of Community Services
Ingrid Alverde Housing Program Manager
Kevin Haupt Director of Public Works
Tina White Director of Administrative Services
Mark Sanchez Director of Safety Services
Dennis Yoshonis Sheriffs Lieutenant
Frank Casteleneto City Engineer
Jennifer Lewis Sr. Management Analyst
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Deputy Mayor Boyack led the pledge of allegiance.
CITY COUNCILMEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS
. Poway Bob's Restaurant Review. Council member Emery did not provide a review.
. Council member Rexford attended the Fire Department Open House and the Kent
VFW 50th Anniversary Celebration in Poway.
. Deputy Mayor Boyack attended the Fire Department Open House.
PROCLAMATIONS AND AWARDS
. Presentation of 30-Year Service Award to William Cummins, Fire Engineer.
Mayor Cafagna and Safety Services Director Mark Sanchez presented Williams
Cummins with his award.
. Presentation of Proclamations declaring the week of October 22 - October 26,
2007 as Red Ribbon Week and Character Counts! Week. Mayor Cafagna
presented the proclamations to Poway Unified School District Representatives: Todd
Gutschow, Board Member; Jeff Mangum, Board Member; Linda Ellet, Student Support
Services; and Cindy Hicks, Student Support Services.
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PROCLAMATIONS AND AWARDS (continued)
. Presentation of Award from American Public Works Association (APWA) for the
Solara Affordable Housing Development. This item was removed from the agenda.
. Presentation of Proclamation declaring October 2007 as Domestic Violence
Awareness Month. Mayor Cafagna presented the proclamation to Joye Davisson,
Barbara Lerma, Sonia McCalley, Jan Rubacky and Diana Smith.
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:
Natalie Erb and Kevin LaRue, Poway, spoke about their senior project at Poway High School.
They asked the City Council to ban the use of plastic bags in Poway and presented their
plans to promote reusable bags. Council consensus was for staff to bring the issue back for
action.
Joe St. Lucas, Poway, objected to MTS' proposed increase of bus rates and asked the City
Council to come up with innovative ways to encourage ridership.
Connie Messina, Poway, asked for a commitment to end animal abuse and while residents
may expect summer fireworks, she asked for the names of the individuals who donate money
for the fireworks as she will ask them to redirect those funds to an animal shelter.
Chris Schmid, San Diego, requested the City Council have Sportsplex USA reconsider their
decision to close its roller hockey rink in favor of a soccer field. Mr. Schmid provided a
handout.
STAFF REPORTS
1. Initiation of Specific Plan Amendment 84-01C(4) to the South Poway Specific
Plan to change the Land Use Designation on a developed property located at
12925 Brookprinter Place from Light Industrial to Industrial Park; Bothwell
International Ltd., Applicant. APN: 317-224-22. (0220-60)
Patti Brindle, Interim Director of Development Services, presented the staff report.
This is a request to initiate an amendment to the South Poway Specific Plan (SPSP) to
change the Land Use Designation of a property located at 12925 Brookprinter Place
from Light Industrial to Industrial Park pursuant to procedures contained in the SPSP.
The Industrial Park designation provides for a broader range of office uses that are
desired in the Business Park.
There were no public speakers on this item.
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Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Deputy Mayor Boyack to adopt
Resolution No. 07-076, entitled: "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Poway, California, Initiating Specific Plan Amendment 84-01 C(4) to the South poway
Specific Plan to Change the Land Use Designation on a 1.1-Acre, Developed Property
Located at 12925 Brookprinter Place from Light Industrial to Industrial Park APN: 317-
224-22." Motion carried 5-0.
WORKSHOP ITEM
2. Town Center Development Parameters and Developer Solicitation Process.
(0240-30)
Ingrid Alverde, Housing Program Manager, and Patti Brindle, Interim Director of
Development Services, presented the staff report. On August 1,2006, staff presented
to the City Council the concept to create a Town Center in the heart of Poway. The
concept built upon previous efforts to establish a mixed-use district along Poway Road.
The proposed planning area includes Community Park and the commercial properties
on Poway Road from Poway Fun Bowl to just west of the Dixieline Center. In May of
this year, staff conducted a workshop on design considerations for Council discussion.
Staff has since tested the market and site yield assumptions for Town Center,
identifying challenges and opportunities. A set of broad development parameters that
are linked to Poway's Town Center vision and goals are recommended as the basis for
seeking developer interest.
The following people spoke on this issue:
Jerry Hargarten, Poway, supports the solicitation of developer interest; however is
concerned about the financial feasibility of the project, the lack of a market analysis on
retail uses, the possibility of having to move the Sheriffs Station, and the incorporation
of the Community Park into the Town Center plan.
Toni Bates, Poway, stated she was excited about changing the heart of the City and
supports the Town Center concept.
Lynette Perkes, Poway, expressed concerns of the project's negative impacts on
Community Park, the current and ongoing water shortage, and development that are
not consistent with the General Plan.
Connie Messina, Poway, recommended the project be scaled back, especially the
building heights.
Mike Fry, Poway, expressed his concerns with the height limit.
Mike Davis, Poway, supports going forward on the project, but has concerns with the
increased height limit, shortage of parking, market and financial feasibility and on-
going maintenance.
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Susan Davis, Poway, stated she was concerned as to how the library fits into the Town
Center concept and what appears to be a proposed road going through the library
parking lot.
Dee Fleischman, Poway, spoke on the importance of green space and is concerned
with the development over two stories. She also provided a handout on trees and
property values.
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Higginson, directing
staff to prepare the draft request for interest addressing the areas of limitations and
concerns raised by the City Council including: housing density, limit building height to
3-stories, parking, water conservation, possibility of having to move the Sheriffs
Station, financial feasibility, and open space; and to bring the draft proposal back to
City Council for approval. Motion carried 5-0.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Councilmember Higginson, seconded by Council member Emery, to approve the
Consent Calendar, Items 3, 5-6 and 8-9.1 except for item 7, which was removed at the
request of a member of the public for discussion. Motion carried 5-0.
3. Approval of Minutes - City Council
September 18,2007 Regular Meeting
5. Approval of Development Plan and Schedule for a Sewer System ManaQement
Plan. (0940-80)
6. Approval of Consultant AQreement with Winzler & Kelly Consulting Engineers for
as-needed engineering design services for the period of October 16, 2007
through October 16, 2008. (0700-10)
7. Adoption of Resolution No. 07-077, entitled: "A Resolution ofthe City Council of
the City of Poway, California, OrderinQ the Summarv Vacation of the Southerly
128.70 Feet ofthat Portion of Sycamore Avenue Lying North ofthe Nursery Tract
as Shown on Piermont, Map No. 785 (VAC 07-01)." APNs: 314-182-24 and 314-
182-33. (0780-60)
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar at the request of a member of the
public.
Dee Fleischman, Poway, requested clarification regarding the location ofthe vacation.
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Rexford, to adopt the
resolution as submitted. Motion carried 5-0.
8. Adoption of Resolution No. 07-078, entitled: "A Resolution ofthe City Council of
the City of Poway, California, Ordering the Summary Vacation of a Portion of a
Water Utility Easement (VAC 07-02)" located within the Pomerado Hospital
property on Pomerado Road. APNs: 275-461-14 and 15. (0780-60)
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9. Approval of the Release of Gradina Securities for Brookprinter Place located at
the northwest corner of Community Road and Stowe Drive. Securities include
the Grading Letter of Credit 060523.0D.3945 in the amount of $140,000 and the
cash security in the amount of $12,900. Tom Brooks, Owner. APN: 317-224-21.
(0810-70)
9.1 Approval of NeiQhborhood Loan Proaram for Water and Sewer Improvements on
Welton Lane. (0490-85)
CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
11. City Manager Gould requested this item be rescheduled for the November 6, 2007
meeting.
CLOSED SESSION
A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
AUTHORITY: Government Code ~54957.6
CITY'S NEGOTIATOR: Rod Gould, City Manager
EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION: Teamsters Local 911
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Cafagna adjourned the meeting at 9:32 p.m.
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L. Diane Shea, City Clerk
City of Poway, California
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