CC 1996 06-04 CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA
NINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR NEETING
JUNE 4, 1996
The June 4, 1996, 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.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT AT ROLL CALL
Mickey Cafagna, Susan Callery, Bob Emery, Betty Rexford, Don Higginson
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
James Bowersox
Tamara Smith
John Fitch
Peggy Stewart
Bob Thomas
Mark Weston
Randy Williams
Warren Sharer
Mark Sanchez
Michael Putnam
Steve Streeter
Alan Fulmer
Penny Riley
Liz Dean
City Manager
Assistant City Attorney
Assistant City Manager
Director of Administrative Services
Director of Community Services
Director of Engineering Services
Director of Public Services
Director of Redevelopment Services
Director of Safety Services
Performing Arts Manager
Principal Planner
Sheriff's Captain
Senior Management Analyst
Secretary
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Deputy Mayor Cafagna led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Higginson thanked the Library Advisory Committee for their many hours of
work over the past five years and presented Plaques to the following members:
Joye Davisson; Barbara Nobriga; Cynthia Jahns; and Paul Lindsay-Dial. Larry
Cruse, Allison Farrin, and Antonette Auburn were not present.
Deputy Mayor Cafagna presented a Resolution of Commendation to Dwight Ritchey of
Ritchey-Fipp Chevrolet for their $2,500 donation to the fireworks fund for the
4th of July and Poway Days celebrations.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Higginson explained the procedure for Public Oral Communications. There
was no one present wishing to speak.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Higginson announced that Item 12 has been pulled by the public. Motion by
Councilmember Callery, seconded by Councilmember Rexford, to approve the Consent
Calendar as follows:
Approval of Minutes - City Council May 7, 1996, Regular Meeting
May 10, 1996, Regular Meeting
11.
Ratification of Warrant Register for periods of May 6-10 and May 13-17,
1996. (401-10)
13.
Denial of Claim for Damages: 1) Ryan Field; 2) Debbie Britt-Hay and Mark
Hay {704-13)
14
Acceptance of report of Administrative Action taken on City Council-
Initiated and Public Inquiry Items through May 13, 1996. {701-10)
15.
Approval of $72,000 library budget for FY 1996-97 as proposed by the
Library Advisory Committee. {701-09)
16.
Approval of $75 service charge for food and/or beverage reception at the
Performing Arts Center. {401-17)
17.
Authorization for the Performing Arts Center to collect fees from rental
users equal to fees charged to the Center by B.M.I. and/or other
licensing agencies. {401-17)
18.
Approval of an amendment to the Affordable Housing Rehabilitation and
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Housing Rehabilitation Program
Guidelines to Establish Criteria for Loan Subordinations. (208-03)
19.
Adoption of Resolution No. P-96-40, entitled "A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Poway California, Approving Temporary Use Permit
96-39," Jim Vesey, Poway High School Band Boosters, Applicant, for a fund
raising carnival by Christiansen Amusements on the future library site at
Poway and Bowron Roads on June 13-16, 1996. {203-07)
21. Award of Bid for Mobile Lifting System at the City's Vehicle Maintenance
Facility to Automotive Resources, Inc. In the amount of $28,883.00.
(601-03)
22. Award of bid for improvement of High Valley Road, Markar Road, Vali Hal
Road, and Eastvale Road (1234) for Integrated Financing District 96-1 to
Interwest Pacific, Ltd., in the amount of $689,078.25. (602-01, #1148)
23.
Approval of five year contract with the County of San Diego for law
enforcement services. (602-01 #59)
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23.1 Approval of $350 community contribution to Poway High School Lacrosse
Booster Club for their trip to the 1996 State Championship Tournament.
(1180-05)
23.2 Approval of the following positions on pending legislation: support SB
1690 which requires a 300 foot separation between alcohol and drug
treatment facilities; and support SB 1977 which earmarks one cent of the
state sales tax rate for cities and counties. (701-11)
Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 5 (1170-09)
DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS ON RATTLESNAKE CREEK
Mayor Higginson opened the public hearing. Staff report by Principal Planner
Streeter. On February 16, 1995, the City Council selected the former Western
Lumber site on Poway Road as the location for the new Poway City Library. The
site is within the lO0-year floodplain and a portion is within the lO0-year
floodway of Rattlesnake Creek. The main channel borders the northwest corner of
the library parcel and the existing channel does not have the capacity to pass
the flood water that can be delivered to the property by the existing storm drain
facilities crossing under Poway Road. In order to build on the site, the
building pads must be elevated above the lO0-year floodplain and additional
drainage improvements must be constructed.
On May 23, 1995, the City Council selected the channel design that proposed a
combination of a reinforced concrete box culvert and a natural open channel. The
box culvert would extend past the library building pad then open to an expanded
width natural earthen channel. This option reduced the flood risk to the library
and made available additional land that could be considered in the development
of the library site plan. The environmental documentation concludes that the
mitigation measures incorporated into the project minimizes impacts to a level
of less than significant. Staff recommends the issuance of a mitigated Negative
Declaration for the Rattlesnake Channel improvements.
There was no one present wishing to speak.
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Callery to close the
public hearing and issue a mitigated Negative Declaration for the Rattlesnake
Creek Channel improvements. Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 6 (202-01)
CITY COUNCIL GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. On September 19, 1995, the City Council
approved a list of 66 Goals and Objectives for 1995-96, which were incorporated
into the City's financial plan. Annually, the Council reviews the status of the
Goals and Objectives established from the current fiscal year to begin developing
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Goals and Objectives for inclusion in the upcoming fiscal year's financial plan.
Staff recommends the Council set a workshop to present new Goals and Objectives
to staff for the upcoming fiscal year.
Council discussion included suggestion for increased use of volunteers,
particularly for the library and updating the City's HomePage on the internet
with a liaison to coordinate volunteer efforts.
Motion by Councilmember Callery, seconded by Councilmember Emery to receive and
file the status report and set a workshop in August, 1996 for discussion of new
Goals and Objectives for the upcoming fiscal year. Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 7 (4o5-ol)
UNPAID ASSESSMENTS AND BONDS FOR
INTEGRATED FINANCING DISTRICT NO 96-1
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. On April 23, lg96, the City Council
adopted Ordinance No. 460 approving formation of Integrated Assessment District
No. 96-1 {High Valley Roads), and establishing the total amount of assessments
at $753,647. A 30-day cash collection period was established for those residents
who wished to prepay their assessments and $110,322.39 was received. The Council
also approved documents authorizing the issuance of bonds and directing staff to
proceed with the competitive sale for the issuance. Miller & Schroeder made the
best bid of 6.2509149%. In order to finalize the sale, staff recommends adoption
of various resolutions.
Motion by Councilmember Cafagna, seconded by Councilmember Emery to adopt
Resolution No. 96-046 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Poway Determining Unpaid Assessments in Integrated Financing District No. 96-1
(High Valley Roads)" in the amount of $586,470.69; Resolution No. 96-047
entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Poway Authorizing and
Providing for the Issuance of Bonds Pursuant to the Improvement Bond Act of 1915,
Designated Integrated Financing District No. 96-1 (High Valley Roads) Limited
Obligation Improvement Bonds, and Approving Certain Documents and Authorizing
Certain Actions in Connection Therewith"; Resolution No. 96-048 entitled, "A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Poway Awarding the Bonds of
Integrated Financing District No. 96-1 to the Best Bidder" Miller & Schroeder;
and authorize staff to complete the bond issuance. Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 8 (1160-01)
TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REVIEW
STOP CONTROL METATE LANE/CARRIAGE ROAD
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. On March 19, 1996, the City Council
approved installation of all-way stop controls at Metate Lane and Carriage Road
and requested the Traffic Safety Committee (TSC) review advance notification for
the stop controls to ensure visibility and safety. The TSC concluded that
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visibility of all signs is adequate for both daytime and nighttime conditions.
This intersection will be added to the all-way stop locations which are reviewed
annually for safety by the TSC. Staff recommends Council receive and file this
report.
Speaking in favor of staff recommendation:
Richard Ludwig, 12720 Metate Lane, thanked Council for installation of the
signs and stated they appear to be working well.
Council concurred to receive and file.
ITEM 8.1 (701-11)
LOCAL VOTER APPROVAL FOR
ONE-QUARTER CENT SALES TAX FOR LIBRARIES
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. On May 7, 1996, the City Council
discussed a proposal of the City of San Diego and the County of San Diego to
place a ~/4 cent increase in the sales tax on the November General Election Ballot
to fund libraries. This would require a two-thirds voter approval and would
remain in place for five years. In order for the proposed sales tax initiative
to be placed on the ballot, the legislature must first approve implementing
legislation and have it signed by the Governor by the third week of July.
Senate Bill 1958 has been introduced by Senator Mello and is now in the Assembly.
If the Governor signs the law, then the City Council will discuss whether they
can support the tax increase in view of the issues involved. Staff recommends
the City Council adopt a resolution supporting the legislation.
Motion by Councilmember Cafagna, seconded by Councilmember Emery to adopt
Resolution No. 96-049 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Poway, California Regarding Support for Urgency Legislation to Permit Local Voter
Approval for a One-Quarter Cent Sales Tax for Libraries." Motion carried
unanimously.
ITEM 8.2 (602-01 #1150, 504-05)
REORGANIZATION OF CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. In March, 1993, the City of Poway made
a major commitment to improving the local economy by approving the employment of
a contract Economic Development Manager. The initial contract term was two
years; however, it was extended an additional year to allow time to evaluate the
program and determine how it should be addressed in the future. While there have
been many successes attributable to past economic development efforts, the City
would be better served by an intensive, high-level commitment. In order to
accomplish that goal, it is proposed that John Fitch, Assistant City Manager,
assume responsibility for the City's economic development program through the
reorganization of the City Manager's office. Staff recommends approval.
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Council commended John Fitch's abilities in the economic development area.
Motion by Mayor Higginson, seconded by Councilmember Callery to replace the
position of Assistant City Manager with the position of Assistant City Manager -
Economic Development to be funded by the Redevelopment Agency; approve the
agreement of waiver settlement and mutual release, after review by the City
Attorney; and approve the reclassification, within the City Manager's office, of
Senior Management Analyst to Assistant to the City Manager, and Administrative
Secretary to Secretary III. Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 12 (408-01)
CITY'S INVESTMENT REPORT
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. This item was pulled from the Consent
Calendar at the request of the public to discuss the City's investment in Philip
Morris stock. This is a $500,000 5-year note that was purchased in 1992. At the
time of purchase it was understood that this investment was on the food
side of Philip Morris Company. This investment was discussed a few years ago;
however, it would have been sold at a loss and staff was advised not to sell at
that time. The note could now be sold at a profit. At the June 18, 1996 Council
meeting, staff will bring a report to Council to hire a professional investment
firm and this investment will be one of their first priorities.
Tom Arena, 3808 Georgia, San Diego, representing the American Heart Association,
urged the Council to sell the Philip Morris stock.
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Rexford to approve the
City's Investment Report and direct staff to instruct the investment firm to sell
the Philip Morris stock after they are hired. Motion carried unanimously.
CITY MANAGER ITEMS
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City Manager Bowersox advised the Council that on June 13, 1996, they will
be presented a "Distinguished Leadership Award" by the American Planning
Association for their approval of the Poway Habitat Conservation Plan.
City Manager Bowersox requested Council return their comments on the draft
business survey.
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL-INITIATED ITEMS
30.
Mayor Higginson complimented Councilmembers Emery and Cafagna on their
fund raising efforts for the fireworks fund.
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ADJOURNHENT
Mayor Higginson adjourned the meeting at 7:45 p.m., on motion by Councilmember
Emery, seconded by Councilmember Cafagna.
Marie Lofton, uepu[y i y Clerk
City of Poway
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