CC 1996 06-11 CITY OF PONAY, CALIFORNIA
MZNUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 11, 1996
The June 11, 1996, regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Poway, was called to order at 7:03 p.m. by Mayor Higginson at the City Council
Chambers, 13325 Civic Center Drive, Poway, California. Mayor Higginson
introduced Nicole Kenley, a student of Twin Peaks Middle School as Mayor for the
day and presented her with a plaque.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT AT ROLL CALL
Mickey Cafagna, Susan Callery, Bob Emery, Betty Rexford, Don Higginson
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
James Bowersox
Steve Eckis
John Fitch
Peggy Stewart
Bob Thomas
Mark Weston
Randy Williams
Warren Shafer
Michael Putnam
Steve Streeter
Peter Moote
Alan Fulmer
Penny Riley
Marie Lofton
City Manager
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
Performing Arts Manager
Principal Planner
Deputy Director of Administrative Services
Sheriff's Captain
Senior Management Analyst
Deputy City Clerk
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Boy Scout Troop 603 led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS
Deputy Mayor Cafagna and Nicole Kenley presented a Resolution of Commendation to
Douglas Barnhart for his company's donation of $2,500 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.
The following person was present wishing to speak.
Ed Malone, 17150 Old Coach Road, spoke against the Habitat Conservation
Plan and the submission of the plan for an award from the American Planning
Association.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Councilmember Cafagna, seconded by Councilmember Callery, to approve
the Consent Calendar as follows:
Approval of Minutes - City Council May 14, 1996, Regular Meeting
May 16, 1996, Adjourned Regular Meeting
Ratification of Warrant Register for period of May 20-May 24, 1996.
(401-10)
8. Denial of Claim for Damages: VFW Post 7907
(704-13)
ge
Adoption of Resolution No. 96-050 entitled "A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Poway, California, Establishing a No Stopping,
Standing, or Parking Zone on La Manda Drive and, Rescinding Resolutions
Nos. 85-007 and 85-018." (1163-01)
10.
Approval of an Agreement with Construction Quality Assurance Group to
provide Construction Management Services for the Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) Housing Rehabilitation Program. (602-01 #1147)
11. Approval of Third Amendment to Development Agreement with Environmental
Development, Ltd. For Old Coach Golf Estates (TTM 89-13R and TPM 92-04)
which alters the schedule for the payment of gnatcatcher mitigation fees.
(602-01, #830)
11.1 Approval of the following positions on pending legislation: oppose SB 160
which revises the process for estimating the amount of funds available for
future transportation projects; support AB 3014 and SB 1948 which approve
a statewide park bond act. (701-11)
Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 4 (203-02)
BUDGET REVIEW COMIIITTEE'S REPORT
1996-97 FINANCIAL PLAN
Mayor Higginson opened the public hearing. Staff report by City Manager
Bowersox. This is the first of three public hearings to present the City's 1996-
97 Financial Plan. The proposed Plan recommends a City operating budget of
$35,755,130 and a Redevelopment/Housing Services operating budget of $5,148,520.
In addition, it proposes an appropriation of $5,694,730 for the City and
Redevelopment Agency capital improvement programs. The proposed General Fund
budget is balanced with projected revenues of $16,386,760 and proposed
expenditures of $16,305,222. The total General Fund revenue projection reflects
an increase of $377,847 over the current year. This is primarily due to
increased projections for property and sales taxes, and reduced net cost of
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Community Services programs.
The Plan includes $200,930 for library operations; additional monies from the
General Fund and Prop A funds for street repair; reorganization of three city
departments with a reduction in employees; increases in the law enforcement
contract due to liability insurance; and provides a 3% salary increase for the
employees, the first increase in four years. This year it will not be necessary
to have any increases in rates for water, sewer, street lighting districts, or
landscape maintenance districts. The Plan also allows for the replacement of
needed equipment.
The five-year fiscal forecast was presented by Director of Administrative
Services Peggy Stewart. Staff has projected three scenarios from a "best" case
to a "worst" case. The long term outcome has improved significantly over the
first one prepared in 1993-94.
Mayor Higginson introduced the members of the Budget Review Committee Jay Goldby,
David Janssen, Roger Willoughby and Merrilee Boyack, and commended them for their
work. Ann Martin was not present.
Merrilee Boyack, 14418 Crestwood, Chairman of the Budget Review Committee,
reviewed the recommendations of the Committee and thanked staff for their efforts
in preparing and providing the necessary documents.
Council discussion included the D.A.R.E. Program and information needed to
evaluate its effectiveness; increase in street repair; capital replacement fund;
privatization of certain functions; and revision of the budget document format.
Motion by Councilmember Callery, seconded by Councilmember Rexford to accept the
Budget Review Committee's report and continue the public hearing to June 18,
1996. Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 4.1 (203-09)
INTERPRETATION OF ZONING ORDINANCE
APPLICANT: INDUSTRIAL STRENGTH CORPORATION
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. The applicant has expressed an interest
in establishing a body piercing and tattoo business within the Pomerado Plaza,
located at 12222 Poway Road. Retail clothing, jewelry and related items would
be sold in the front part of the business. Since the existing Commercial General
zone and the upcoming Commercial Business District zones do not permit this
specific use, it is currently prohibited. Staff recommends that it be permitted
with a minor conditional use permit.
Speaking in favor of staff recommendation:
Davis Roach, 3978 Ladera Vista, Fallbrook
Virginia Roach, 3978 Ladera Vista, Fallbrook
Eva Phoenix, 355F Tamarack Ave., Carlsbad
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Speaking in opposition to staff recommendation:
Justin Miller, 12802 Selma Ct.
City Attorney Eckis stated the City Council can place conditions on the use and
determine where it is appropriate and compatible, but it cannot be prohibited
totally. He also noted that approval of the staff's recommendation would not
allow this specific store to open. They would have to make a formal application
and it would come to the City Council for approval.
Council discussed the compatibility with surrounding uses, state law
requirements, and requiring a conditional use permit versus a minor conditional
use permit.
Motion by Councilmember Rexford for staff to study the compatibility issues
further. There was no second.
Motion by Councilmember Cafagna, seconded by Councilmember Emery to allow this
use within the Commercial General zone with a conditional use permit; and direct
staff to review the appropriate land use qualifications for this use for eventual
amendment of the zoning ordinance to allow this use in certain zones with certain
permits. Motion carried 3-2 with Councilmembers Callery and Rexford voting "no."
NAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL-INITIATED ITEMS
15.
Councilmember Callery welcomed back Deputy City Clerk Marie Lofton after
her long illness.
17. Councilmember Rexford announced that she is a new grandmother. A
granddaughter, Hannah Rose, was born yesterday.
18. Mayor Higginson thanked Nicole Kenley for serving as "Mayor for the Day."
Mayor Higginson stated he has been receiving phone calls from citizens
asking the status of the Wet 'n Wild project. The developer has been
meeting with staff and he and Councilmember Cafagna sat in on a meeting
two weeks ago. The developer is checking numbers in preparation to moving
forward.
ADgOURNHENT
On motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Cafagna, Mayor
Higginson ordered the meeting adjourned. The time of adjournment was 8:30 p.m.
Marie Lofton, Deputy City Clerk
City of Poway
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