CC 1996 09-10 CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEHBER 10, 1996
The September 10, 1996, regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Poway, was called to order at 7:04 p.m., by Mayor Higginson at the City Council
Chambers, 13325 Civic Center Drive, Poway, California.
COUNCILNEMBERS 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
Mark Sanchez
John Falconer
Penny Riley
Jim Bentz
Mike Robinson
Jim Lyon
City Manager
City Clerk
City Attorney
Assistant City Manager-Economic Develop.
Director of Administrative Services
Director of Community Services
Director of Engineering Services
Director of Planning Services
Director of Public Services
Director of Redevelopment Services
Director of Safety Services
Sheriff's Captain
Assistant to the City Manager
Community Services Manager
Senior Civil Engineer
Assistant Planner
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Deputy Mayor Cafagna 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:
Vickie Campbell, Assemblyman Goldsmith's field representative, gave a
status report on pending legislation. She noted that the current legislative
session is over and bills are on the Governor's desk for signature.
Peggy Collette, 13969 Bernadotte Lane, spoke again about campaign
contribution restrictions for candidates. At the last City Council meeting, she
requested a list of who she can't accept contributions from and has not been able
to get a response from the City's special counsel.
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City Attorney Eckis stated that the list that Mrs. Collette is requesting
does not exist and would have to be created. He noted that the special counsel
is designated to receive and investigate complaints, not to provide advice to
the candidates. They will have to seek advice from their own attorney.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Councilmember Callery, seconded by Councilmember Emery to approve the
Consent Calendar as follows:
Approval of Minutes - City Council
August 15, 1996, Adjourned Regular Meeting
August 20, 1996, Regular Meeting
8. Ratification of Warrant Register for period of August lg-23, 1996. (401-10)
Confirmation of the appointment of Kathy Auten representing California
Ballet Company as the Community User Group representative to the
Performing Arts Advisory Committee for a one year period. (701-09)
10.
Approval of second amendment to the agreement with Comprehensive Housing
Service, Inc., for administration of the CDBG Housing Rehabilitation
Program. (602-01, #1052)
11.
Adoption of Resolution No. P-96-61, entitled, "A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Poway, California Approving Temporary Use Permit
96-68", for Poway Days events to be held in various locations throughout
the City, September 14-29, 1996. (203-07)
12.
Adoption of Resolution No. 96-099, entitled, "a Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Poway, California Establishing the Personnel Rules
and Regulations and Rescinding Resolution 83-017." (501-02)
13.
Approval of change in City Council meeting schedule adopted on December
19, 1995 to cancel the meetings of October 1 and October 8 and schedule a
meeting on October 15, 1996. {701-01)
14.
Adoption of Resolution No. 96-100, entitled, "A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Poway, California Approving the Submittal of an
Application to the California Waste Management Board for Household
Hazardous Waste Discretionary Grant Funds," to Establish a Permanent
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility to Serve Poway and East
County Residents. (401-30}
15.
Authorization to credit back portion of assessments to property owners in
Community Facilities District No. 1 who kept their tax payments current
over the past two fiscal years. {706-01)
Motion carried unanimously.
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ITEM 1 (203-02)
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 96-07
APPLICANT: W.H.POMERADO LLC
Mayor Higginson opened the public hearing. Staff report by City Manager
Bowersox. This is a request to subdivide Lot 63, Poway Tract 85-04, into two
parcels at 12105 Kirkham Road in the South Poway Business Park. Staff recommends
approval.
There was no one present wishing to speak.
Motion by Councilmember Cafagna, seconded by Councilmember Emery to close the
public hearing and adopt Planning Resolution No. P-96-62, entitled,
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Poway, California Approving
Tentative Parcel Map 96-06, Assessor's Parcel Number 317-270-18." Motion carried
unanimously.
ITEM 2 (203-11)
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 96-03
Mayor Higginson opened the public hearing. Staff report by City Manager
Bowersox. There are two parts to this General Plan Amendment, GPA 96-03A which
will change a 3.5 acre portion of Arbolitos Park from Open Space-Resource
Management to Open Space-Recreation and GPA 96-03B that redesignates the
remaining potion of the Kumeyaay Historical Site on Silver Lake Drive from
Residential Condominium to Open Space-Resource Management.
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 96-03A/ZONE CHANGE 96-04
Arbolitos Park was dedicated to the City by Standard Pacific as part of the
Rancho Arbolitos development. The park was designated Open Space-Resource
Management because of slope instability and poor soil conditions. A large
detention basin is currently under construction that will be located in the park,
adjacent to Pomerado Road and away from the slope hazard areas. A plan to
utilize the basin for sports fields is on this agenda as Item 3.
Speaking in opposition:
Virginia Muller, 14374 Crestwood
Ernest Piper, 14410 Crestwood
Speakers stated they were told by the City staff before they bought their homes
that this area would be left as wilderness open space and the City is breaching
the public trust by this proposed change.
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 96-03B/ZONE CHANGE 96-05
In 1987, the City acquired the parcel of land located at the southern end of
Silver Lake Drive in order to preserve archaeological features located on the
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knoll. A flat portion at the north, east of Silver Lake, remained Residential
Condominium. Recently the possibility of establishing an interpretative center
on the site has been discussed and the RS-7 portion of the property was
redesignated OS-RM in May, 1996 as GPA 96-02C. At that time the City Council
directed staff to consider redesignating the RC portion to OS-RM also.
Speaking in favor of staff recommendation:
Eamon Kavanagh, 13243 Evanston, representing the Kumeyaay Indians
Motion by Councilmember Cafagna, seconded by Councilmember Emery to close the
public hearing. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Councilmember Cafagna, seconded by Councilmember Emery to issue
Negative Declarations for General Plan Amendment 96-03A/Zone Change 96-04, and
General Plan Amendment 96-03B/Zone Change 96-05. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Councilmember Cafagna, seconded by Councilmember Emery to adopt
Resolution No. 96-101, entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City
of Poway, California Amending the Land Use Element of the General Plan of the
City of Poway General Plan (GPA 96-03A)." Motion carried 4-0 with Councilmember
Callery voting "no."
Motion by Councilmember Cafagna, seconded by Councilmember Emery to adopt
Resolution No. 96-102, entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City
of Poway, California Amending the Land Use Element of the General Plan of the
City of Poway General Plan {GPA 96-03B)." Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Councilmember Cafagna, seconded by Councilmember Emery to hold first
reading of Ordinance No. 468, entitled, "An Ordinance of the City of Poway,
California changing the Zoning Classification of Certain Property {ZC 96-04),"
and set second reading for September 24, 1996. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Councilmember Cafagna, seconded by Councilmember Emery to hold first
reading of Ordinance No. 469, entitled, "An Ordinance of the City of Poway,
California changing the Zoning Classification of Certain Property {ZC 96-05),"
and set second reading for September 24, 1996. Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 3 (203-08)
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 96-16
APPLICANT: CITY OF POWAY
Mayor Higginson opened the public hearing. Item introduced by City Manager
Bowersox. This is a request to construct a two-field sports park on a 3.5 acre
site within the 21.6 acre Arbolitos Park, located on the southeast corner of
Pomerado Road and Ted Williams Parkway.
Staff report by Director of Planning Services Wright-Quastler. The City is
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proposing to construct sports fields within the confines of a detention basin
being constructed along with a restroom and 76 space parking lot. A walkway will
extend to the northeast connecting with the existing minipark. Several barbecues
will be placed at field level away from the playing fields. The Parks and
Recreation Advisory Committee recommends approval with lights, however, the
neighbors are objecting to having the fields lighted and have also expressed
concerns regarding noise and traffic. Staff recommends approval with automatic
shut-off lighting to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
Speaking in opposition to staff recommendation:
Suzanne Piper, 14410 Crestwood
Salvaore Cafiero, 14434 Crestwood
Yvette Reidy, 14402 Crestwood
Doris Trout, 14464 Crestwood
Charles Trout, 14464 Crestwood
Tom Tucker, 14472 Crestwood
Steve Firth, 14368 Crestwood
Claudia Adams, 14383 Crestwood
Jan Whiteore, 14465 Crestwood
Ernest Piper, 14410 Crestwood
Steven Boyack, 14418 Crestwood
Merrilee Boyack, 14418 Crestwood
Terry Heck, 14386 Crestwood
Speakers stated they were told before they bought their homes that this area
would never be developed and they paid a premium for their view; the noise
generated will ruin their lifestyle; they are willing to compromise on the
fields, but not on the lights; there are no lights on the other neighborhood
parks and this one should not be any different; traffic is already speeding
through their neighborhood; barbecues may create a fire hazard; and there will
be loss of habitat for wildlife.
Speaking in favor of staff recommendation Guy Ricciadilli, 13634 Del Poniente
Rosemarie Cocco, 14907 Heath Drive, Poway Youth Sports Association
Michael Murphy, 12126 Briarlead Way, Poway Youth Soccer League
Brian Quinn, 11873 Glenhope San Diego, Poway Youth Soccer League
Patty Jennings, 13816 Putney, Poway Youth Soccer League
Charles Cross, 13514 Mora Circle, Poway Youth Soccer League
Donald McKillup, 13827 Deergrass Court
Tami Sutton, 1654 Espola Road, Poway Pop Warner
Bob Supergan, 14724 Carlson, Poway Youth Soccer League
Speakers cited the need for additional fields in Poway. There are 95 teams with
1,400 children in the Poway Youth Soccer league this year and they have no
permanent equipment installed anywhere. Everything has to be set up and taken
down. Many teams have to travel because of lack of facilities here.
Councilmember Emery noted that the City was taking advantage of a situation by
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providing two sports fields while
homes in the Pomerado Road area.
fields.
building a detention basin to protect the
He stated he is not in favor of lighting the
Mayor Higginson stated that staff has always been charged with looking for sites
for additional playing fields. He disclosed that he and Councilmember Cafagna
had visited some homes on Crestwood to look at the proposed project from their
vantage point. He also stated he will not support lights on these fields.
Councilmember Cafagna asked Director of Planning Service Wright-Quastler what
staff tells someone who asks about zoning on property. Director Wright-Quastler
stated that they are given the current zoning and what uses are allowed in that
zoning. Councilmember Cafagna stated it is important that no one is told that
something will never change. He also stated he will not support lights.
Councilmember Rexford also disclosed she had visited some homes on Crestwood to
view the project and will not support lights.
Councilmember Callery noted that those in favor do not live next to the project.
City Attorney Eckis requested that the record show that the City Councilmembers
who had visited the site did not make a decision based on information received
outside the meeting.
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Rexford to close the
public hearing, issue a Negative Declaration; and adopt Planning Resolution No.
P-g6-63, entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Poway,
California Approving Conditional Use Permit 96-16, Assessor's Parcel Number 314-
040-24," amended to delete the lights. Staff was instructed to look at placement
of the barbecues to minimize any fire hazard and look at the traffic situation
on Crestwood. Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 4 (1163-01)
PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON SILVER RIDGE AND SUNSET VIEW
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. On July 9, 1996, the City Council
requested staff meet with the residents of Silver Ridge Road and Sunset View Road
to discuss traffic safety concerns. Following the meeting, the Traffic Safety
Committee reviewed and supported the recommendations including centerline
striping with 15 MPH signs on both curves on Sunset View; parking restrictions
through the inside of the upper 125 foot radius curve; and review in six months.
The parking restrictions require City Council approval.
Speaking in opposition to staff recommendation:
Gretchen Masterson, 13602 Sunset View Road, protested the yellow striping
which has already been placed on the road. She stated it makes the road look
like a through street and all her neighbors are opposed.
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Austin Heinrich, 13582 Sunset View Road, requested speed humps or a gate.
Director of Engineering Services Weston stated that the striping is intended to
keep vehicles in their own lanes and the contractor doing striping on Espola Road
was utilized while he was in the area. Striping and advisory signs are approved
at staff level. In accordance with our criteria, speed humps cannot be
considered until all other remedies are tried. We need to wait six months after
installation of the stop signs at Sunset View and Alora to review the situation.
These stop signs were approved on July g, 1996
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Rexford to adopt
Resolution No. 96-103, entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City
of Poway, California Establishing No Stopping, Standing, or Parking Zones on a
Portion of Silver Ridge Road and Sunset View Road." Motion carried unanimously.
Staff will report back in six months.
ITEM 5 (1160-04)
TWIN PEAKS & TIERRA BONITA EQUESTRIAN SAFETY
City Manager Bowersox stated that a member of the California Horseman's
Association had requested continuance of this item to September 17, 1996. Motion
by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Cafagna to continue this item
to September 17, 1996. Motion carried unanimously.
CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
17.
City Attorney Eckis requested that the closed session shown on the agenda
be carried over one week. Council concurred.
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL-INITIATED ITEMS
19.
Councilmember Callery requested staff look at the drop-off policy for
children at the pool to determine if young children are being left with no
adult supervision.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Higginson adjourned the meeting at 9:20 p.m. on motion by Councilmember
Emery, seconded by Councilmember Rexford.
Marjorie K. Wahlsten, City Clerk
City of Poway
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