CC 1995 11-14 CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 14, lgg5
The November 14, 1995, 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
Mark Weston
Reba Wright-Quastler
Randy Williams
Warren Shafer
Mark Sanchez
Alan Fulmer
City Manager
City Clerk
City Attorney
Assistant City Manager
Director of Administrative Services
Director of Engineering Services
Director of Planning Services
Director of Public Services
Director of Redevelopment Services
Director of Safety Services
Sheriff's Captain
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Deputy Mayor Callery led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Higginson explained the procedure for Public Oral Communications. The
following persons were present wishing to speak:
Lorrie Moore, 13807 Powers Road, again requested help from the City Council
in fighting the FEMA determination that some of the homes in Poway Valley Homes
are in the Pomerado Creek floodplain.
Peggy Collette, 13969 Bernadotte Lane, read a letter from the Poway
Taxpayers Coalition regarding the proposed community survey.
Sylvia Nicpon, 13325 Buena Vista, stated she had heard on KSDO that a Swiss
Bank had frozen the County Investment Pool and asked how much the City of Poway
has lost in the pooled fund this year.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Rexford to approve the
Consent Calenar as follows:
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Approval of Minutes - City Council
October 17, 1995, Regular Meeting
October 24, 1995, Cancelled Meeting
Ratification of Warrant Register for period of October 23-27, 1995.
(401-10)
Approval of purchase of Dynapac-CCl02 Asphalt Roller from RDO Equipment in
the amount of $32,421. (601-03)
Approval of purchase of 1250 Brush Chipper from Vermeer-California in the
amount of $21,144.63. (601-04)
Receive and file 1995 Summary of legislation on positions taken by the
City Council on various bills. (701-11)
Replacement of defaulted contractor, G. F. Bledsoe Construction, Inc. With
Randazzo Construction Co., for Weingart Senior Center Expansion Project,
as proposed by Washington International Insurance Co., Bonding Company.
(602-01 #224R)
Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 4 (203-24)
MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 95-05
APPLICANT: ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCTS CORP.
Mayor Higginson opened the public hearing. Staff report by City Manager
Bowersox. This is a request to place a recycling center at the rear of the
Target Store at 14837 Pomerado Road. This facility will take the place of
reverse vending machines that have been in front of Lucky Store in order to meet
the requirements of State law that there be a recycling center within 1/2 mile of
any retail outlet selling beverages in containers with deposits on them. Staff
recommends approval.
Speaking in opposition to staff recommendation:
Constance Griffin, 12655 Gate Drive, stated this would be a chance for the
Poway High Band to do the recycling and noted some legislation going into effect
in January, 1996 regarding manned recycling centers.
Roy Moreau, 16967 Cresta Drive, San Diego, representing the Poway High Band
Boosters, requested a two weeks continuance to determine where they fit in the
new regulations.
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Callery, to continue
Minor Conditional Use Permit 95-05 to November 28, 1995. Motion carried
unanimously.
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ITEM 5 (1402-02)
RATTLESNAKE CREEK/LIBRARY SITE
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. On October 17, 1995 Susan Sheldon
requested the City Council reconsider the drainage improvements for the library
site. On May 23, 1995, staff had presented four alternatives for Rattlesnake
Creek across the site. Council selected Alternative "D" which included a
concrete box culvert from Poway Road to the future extension of Tarascan Road and
then a naturalized open channel to connect with the open channel improvements at
Community Park. These improvements will flood proof the library site and allow
for the least costly extension of Tarascan Road. They also allow for the
creation of more usable land around the library. Approximately $50,000 has been
spent to date on engineering the approved drainage improvements. Staff
recommends that no changes be made.
Speaking in opposition to staff recommendation:
Larry Cruse, 13734 Utopia
Susan Sheldon, 13411Starridge Street
Lynnette Perkes, 15832 Lime Grove Road
Council concurred to receive and file the report.
ITEM 6 (1503-03)
MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT WITH
SAN DIEGO COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. The City has no alternate source of
treated water to supply its customers beyond the storage in reservoirs if the
water treatment plant operation were interrupted due to an emergency or disaster
situation. Staff recommends the City pursue a two-way flow connection to the San
Diego County Water Authority treated water pipeline.
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Callery to autorize
staff to continue discussions with SDCWA to define the project scope, design and
cost of such a connection and bring back a mutual aid agreement for approval.
Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 6.1 (209-01)
LONDON GROUP PHASE I REPORT
SOUTH POWAY BUSINESS PARK
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. On August 1, 1995, the City Council
directed staff to retain a real estate marketing firm to better understand what
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options may exist and their market possibilities for the South Poway Business
Park. The information will enable the City to better evaluate any proposal
received for alternate land uses and determine whether the City wants to initiate
any land use modifications.
Gary London presented the Phase I report which is the preliminary evaluation of
candidate land uses. Phase II will narrow the options and give detailed economic
analysis. Phase III will give recommendations. These reports will be presented
in a few weeks. The findings of the Phase I study indicate that industrial,
research and development, commercial office, transient commercial, auto dealers,
a golf course, and water park should be studied in greater detail. Not
recommended for further study are repair, maintenance and storage yards, theme
parks, and retail uses.
Councilmember Rexford asked if a golf course could stand on its own without an
associated hotel. Mr. London replied that it could.
Allen Boothe, 14949 Driftwood Creek Road, E1 Cajon, representing the proposed
Poway Junction project, stated they still believe in their project.
Mayor Higginson stated he has no strong desire for staff to be courting a theme
park.
Council concurred to receive and file the report.
ITEM 13.1 (602-01 #224R)
REPLACEMENT OF DEFAULTED CONTRACTOR
WEINGART SENIOR CENTER EXPANSION
Mayor Higginson noted that this item was approved under the Consent Calendar,
however Connie Brock, Executive Director of the Poway Valley Senior Citizens, has
asked to speak.
Ms. Brock thanked the City Council for their support. She noted that they have
concern regarding their financial future since bingo income has dropped
dramatically during construction and they are running out of reserves.
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL-INITIATED ITEMS
17.
Councilmember Callery noted that her item regarding a South Poway Business
Park Project Review Panel had been continued from November 7 in order for
all Councilmembers to be present. She presented a revised list of
committee functions and composition. She stated it is not be a Planning
Commission but merely a means to obtain accurate and clear-cut information
on the potential impacts of prospective projects in the Business Park.
Speaking in favor of Councilmember Callery's proposal:
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Bea Reuel, 13710 Paseo Bonita, Lomas Verdes Homeowners
Kathleen Mulea, 13333 Racquet Court, Garden Road Association
Jerry Hargarten, 13622 Orchard Gate Road, Green Valley Civic Assoc.
Randy Wilkins, 146178 Acton Court, Garden Road Association
Bill Rickles, 13725 Utopia Road, Southwest Poway Homeowners Assoc.
Councilmember Emery stated that, although he supports the concept, his
concern is that not all geographical areas of the City are represented,
and the membership comes from non-elected groups. He requested a written
response from the City Attorney regarding how this panel will fit into the
public hearing and approval process.
City Attorney Eckis stated the City Council needs to determine if they
would like this group to be structured to be subject to the Brown Act and
Political Reform Act.
Motion by Councilmember Callery, seconded by Councilmember Emery to
continue this item to November 28, 1995. Motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Higginson stated that he would adjourn the meeting in memory of
Councilmember Rexford's mother-in-law, Carmella Rexford, who died recently. The
City Council extended their condolences to the Rexford family. The time of
adjournment was 8:40 p.m.
Marjorie )~. Wahlsten, City Clerk
City ot~\POway
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