CC 1996 04-16 CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 16, 1996
The April 16, 1996, regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Poway, was called to order at 7:00 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
Peggy Stewart
Bob Thomas
Mark Weston
Reba Wright-Quastler
Randy Williams
Warren Sharer
Steve Streeter
Brad Kutzner
Patrick Foley
Penny Riley
City Manager
City Clerk
City Attorney
Assistant City Manager
Director of Administrative Services
Director of Community Services
Director of Engineering Services
Director of Planning Services
Director of Public Services
Director of Redevelopment Services
Principal Planner
Senior Civil Engineer
Principal Management Analyst
Senior Management Analyst
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Deputy Mayor Cafagna led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PROCLAMATION
Mayor Higginson proclaimed April 22, 1996 as "Earth Day" and April 21-28, 1996
as "Earth Week" and presented a proclamation to Kristen Hurley.
PRESENTATION
A. Mayor Higginson presented ten year service awards to Pat Nelson, Public
Services Department; and MaryAnn Stanco, Community Services Department.
Mayor Higginson presented a Certificate of Commendation to Orval Hill.
Be
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Higginson explained the procedure for Public Oral Communications.
was no one present wishing to speak.
There
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Councilmember Callery, seconded by Councilmember Cafagna to approve the
Consent Calendar, as follows:
11.
Approval of
March
March
March
Minutes - City Council
12, 1996, Regular Meeting
14, 1996, Adjourned Regular Meeting
19, 1996, Regular Meeting
13. Ratification of Warrant Registers for period of March 18-22 and March 25-
29, 1996. (401-10}
14. Denial of Claim for Damages: Kroos/Baron
(704-13)
15.
Support the San Diego Regional Traffic Engineers Council proposed changes
to the Vehicle Code and endorse actions taken by the State Legislature
that will improve a City's ability to establish reasonable and enforceable
residential speed limits. (701-11)
16. Adopt 1995 Traffic Signal Report.
(1162-01)
17.
Accept landscape improvements within Landscape Maintenance District 87-1,
DR 95-10 {RDO Equipment Company) as part of TTM 87-13 (Parkway Business
Centre, Phase 1). (705-14)
18.
Adoption of Resolution No. 96-023, entitled, "A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Poway, California Requesting Grant Funds through
the Petroleum Violation Escrow Account (PVEA)" to purchase seven
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) conversion kits for City vehicles. (401-30)
19.
Approval of restructuring the After School Programs currently operated at
four sites to be operated only at Community Park during the school year,
effective September, 1996. (1401-01)
20.
Approval of the following positions on pending legislation: support AB
2599 which enables the city's participation in the San Diego Regional
Mortgage Credit Certificate Program; and support SJR 35 which requests the
Marine Corps helicopter units not be relocated to Miramar. (701-11)
20.1
Approval of a grant of $1,000 from the Community Contribution program for
the sponsorship of a Poway teacher to attend the fifth "Participating in
Local Government" Institute. (1180-05)
Motion carried unanimously.
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ITEM 6 (701-04)
ORDINANCE NO. 45g/SECOND READING
DOGS OFF LEASH IN DOG PARK
Mayor Higginson read the title of Ordinance No. 459, "An Ordinance of the City
of Poway, California, Amending Section 9.48 of the Poway Municipal Code." This
Ordinance allows dogs off leash in areas specifically set aside and designated
by the Director of Community Services as a "dog park."
There was no one present wishing to speak.
Motion by Councilmember Cafagna, seconded by Councilmember Rexford to close the
public hearing and adopt Ordinance No. 459. Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 7A (705-13)
INTEGRATED FINANCING DISTRICT 96-1
PROTEST HEARING AND ENGINEER'S REPORT
ITEM 7B (701-04)
ORDINANCE NO. 460/FIRST READING
CONFIRMING ASSESSMENTS/HIGH VALLEY ROADS
Mayor Higginson opened the public hearing. City Manager Bowersox stated there
were two additional reports distributed today. One is information regarding the
recommended cap of 3 EDUs per parcel for assessment purposes with an allowance
for contingent assessments on those properties that subdivide beyond the three
EDUs assessed. The second concerns the right of the assessment district to
approximately $10,000 per year as a share of the 1% property tax which has been
going to County Service Area 5. Staff proposes to prepare an agreement for
Council and Board of Supervisors' approval to assist in funding the road
improvement project and reducing assessments.
Staff report by Director of Engineering Services Weston. On April 2, 1996, the
City Council held a public meeting to take input on the proposed formation of
Integrated Financing District 96-1 to finance the improvement of High Valley
Roads which will allow the dissolution of County Service Area 5. Minor changes
have been generated by new information during the public comment period. Two
parcels in Zone A are being deleted, one parcel in Zone E is modified and 2
parcels in Zone D are modified. The net effect is a loss of 8 EDU's to the
District. Contributions to the District include $125,000 from the City,
$125,000 from the County, County Service Area 5 contribution of $127,750 and are
spread to each zone pro rata based on construction costs.
Jeff Cooper, Assessment Engineer with Berryman Henigar stated a 19% protest has
been received.
Speaking in favor of staff recommendation:
Ron Plumb, 15492 White Vale, President of the High Valley Association
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DeAnne Erickson, 15051Vali Hai, asked if the entrance to High Valley Road
at Espola could be landscaped and funding included in the assessment district.
Carl Grindle, 14635 High Valley Road
Speaking in opposition to staff recommendation:
Dale Fields, 15387 Vali Hal
Gary Pennock, 1526] Vali Hai
Motion by Mayor Higginson, seconded by Councilmember Rexford, to close the public
hearing; find that 19% was the final protest and no additional protests were
received during the public hearing; adopt the Assessment Engineer's Final Report;
appropriate $28,000 from the Water Fund reserves for modification of a waterline
in High Valley Road; and appropriate all funds necessary for payment of District
expenses from bond funds and other sources of revenue identified. Motion carried
unanimously.
Mayor Higginson read the title of Ordinance No. 460, "An Ordinance of the City
Council of the City of Poway Making Determinations, Confirming Assessments and
Proceedings, Ordering Proposed Improvements and Directing Staff to Take Certain
Related Actions in the Matter of Integrated Financing District No. 96-1."
Motion by Councilmember Callery, seconded by Councilmember Cafagna to waive
further reading and set second reading for April 23, 1996. Motion carried
unanimously.
ITEM 9 (1503-33)
REPORT ON PALOMAR COLLEGE SITES
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. The Redevelopment Agency has a tax
sharing agreement with the Palomar College District as a condition of the 1993
Redevelopment Plan Amendment that would pay $5,257,000 to the District. This
will enable the College to purchase property for locating a satellite campus in
the southeast portion of the college district boundaries. City staff and
Councilmembers Cafagna and Rexford have been meeting with District
representatives to try and locate a suitable site in Poway. They have discussed
sites along Poway Road. This location is supported by the business community to
increase potential shoppers in this area. However, it would take some time to
assemble a site and the potential costs exceed the funds available to the
District. He reviewed the sites considered and their constraints, including the
results of preliminary traffic studies done by staff.
Speakers included:
Barbara Malone, 17150 Old Coach Road, representing the Town & Country
Shopping Center, stated they want the College to locate on Poway Road.
Samuel Goldstein, 2721 Victoria Drive, Laguna Beach, owner of the Carriage
Center, spoke in favor of a location on Poway Road.
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Larry Cruse, 13734 Utopia Road, stated the Southwest Poway Homeowners
Association met with Mike Gregoryk, Vice President of Administrative Services and
he feels the Ted Williams Parkway site would be a better environment for a
college campus.
Jay Goldby, 13244 Aubrey, President of the Chamber of Commerce, stated they
feel it would make a difference in the Poway Road economy to have the campus
located there but acknowledged not all the information is in.
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Rexford to reduce the
study to two sites, the MegaFoods and Ted Williams, and expand study of these
sites in discussion with Palomar College. Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 10 (1402-02)
A. EXTERIOR DESIGN
B. FOUNDATION DESIGN
POWAY COMMUNITY LIBRARY
Item introduced by City Manager Bowersox. Staff report by Director of Community
Services Thomas. The exterior building design has been refined in several areas
in response to the comments of the City Council during the January 23, 1996
meeting, the Library Advisory Committee, and the Library Steering Committee. A
detailed study model has been prepared by the architect. Staff recommends
approval of the exterior design, elevations, building materials and finishes for
the exterior of the library.
Brad Miller, architect with Cardwell/McGraw, reviewed the model and showed the
changes.
Director of Engineering Services Weston stated that the geotechnical
investigation for the foundation design has identified a zone of potentially
liquefiable material associated with the ancestral channel of Rattlesnake Creek.
The estimated additional cost to the foundation is approximately $250,000. Staff
recommends appropriation of an additional $250,000 to the library budget.
Speaking in opposition to staff recommendation:
Larry Cruse, 13734 Utopia Road
Lynnette Perkes, 15832 Lime Grove Road, stated the building lacks
imagination.
Cathy Shawl, 13239 Ann-O-Reno Lane, stated the building does not look like
a library.
Bill Rickles, 13725 Utopia Road, stated that the library should stand alone
on the site.
Mayor Higginson thanked Councilmembers Cafagna and Rexford for their work with
the Steering Committee and stated we need to get on with the process of building
a library.
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Councilmember Emery stated he is not a fan of the design, but he will support
staff's recommendation.
Councilmember Callery requested as much wood as possible be used, particularly
in the window casings and overhang beams; that the roof have more than one shade
of tile; that the courtyard colors be warm, and not gray.
Motion by Councilmember Cafagna, seconded by Councilmember Rexford, to approve
staff recommendation, including Councilmember Callery's comments. Motion carried
unanimously.
CITY ATTORNEY ITEHS
22A.
City Attorney Eckis stated a closed session was calendared for this
meeting to finalize the memoranda of understanding with the Non-Safety
Employees, and the Management, Supervisory, Professional and Confidential
Employees. Copies of the memoranda were distributed to the Council prior
to the meeting and the closed session only needs to be held if the Council
so desires. Council concurred it was not necessary.
ITEMS 22 A & B (901-02)
MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING
Motion by Mayor Higginson, seconded by Councilmember Cafagna to adopt Resolution
No. 96-024, entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Poway,
California, Amending the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Poway
and the California Teamsters Local 911Reprsenting the Non-Safety Employees and
Rescinding Resolutions 90-177 and 93-081," and Resolution No. 96-025, entitled,
"A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Poway, California, Amending the
Salary and Benefit Plan for the Management, Supervisory, Professional, and
Confidential Employees of the City and Rescinding Resolution No. 94-094." Motion
carried unanimously.
ADJOURNHENT
Mayor Higginson adjourned the meeting at 9:30 p.m.
MarjqFrie K. Wahlsten, City Clerk
City ~f~l~oway
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