CC 1996 10-15 CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA
HINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR HEETZNG
OCTOBER 15, 1996
The October 15, 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.
COUNCILNENBERS PRESENT AT ROLL CALL
Mickey Cafagna, Susan Callery, Bob Emery, Don Higginson
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT
Betty Rexford
STAFF NEHBERS PRESENT
James Bowersox
Marjorie Wahlsten
Steve Eckis
John Fitch
Peggy Stewart
Bob Thomas
Mark Weston
Reba Wright-Quastler
Randy Williams
Warren Shafer
Bob Krans
Steve Streeter
John Falconer
Penny Riley
Patrick Foley
Scott Nespor
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
Battalion Chief
Principal Planner
Sheriff's Captain
Assistant to the City Manager
Senior Management Analyst
Management Assistant
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Deputy Mayor Cafagna led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS
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Mayor Higginson presented employee service awards to Bill Briscoe, Fire
Captain, 25 years; Larry Beauchamp, Recreation Coordinator, 15 years; Dave
Plott, Park Ranger, 15 years; Ray Navarette, Lead Park Maintenance Worker,
10 years; and Jim Kruse, Firefighter, 10 years.
Andrew Deems, President and CEO of the Palomar Pomerado Health System; and
Ed Danenhauer, Chairman of the ScrippsHealth Board of Trustees, explained
the proposed terms of their joint venture which will be a non-profit
public benefit corporation.
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PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Higginson explained the procedure for Public Oral Communications. The
following persons were present wishing to speak:
Peggy Collette, 13969 Bernadotte Lane, stated the City Attorney's impartial
analysis regarding Proposition S is not correct. City Attorney Eckis distributed
a press release stating the 10 acre minimum for riding academies and stables does
not apply in the RR-A zone and the analysis should have reflected this.
Roger Smith, 15910 Cumberland Drive, with the Poway Family Bocce Club,
stated his club is not being treated the same as the others since the storage
shed is not allowed to remain open while they are using the court; and he
requested that all private property be removed from the storage shed.
Edward DiBella,
property be removed
community park.
13836 Olive Mill Way, also requested that all private
from the storage shed at the bocce ball court in the
Councilmember Cafagna asked if the storage shed could be removed from the Park.
Director of Community Services Thomas replied that it could.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Higginson stated that Item 18 had been pulled from the Consent Calendar by
the public. Motion by Councilmember Callery, seconded by Councilmember Emery to
approve the Consent Calendar as follows:
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Approval of Minutes - City Council
September 3, 1996 Regular Meeting
September 10, 1996 Regular Meeting
September 17, 1996, Regular Meeting
Ratification of Warrant Register for period of September 9-13, 16-20, and
23-27, 1996. (401-10}
Denial of claim for damages: Connor Drew Sanit/Deborah Englehart-Sanit.
(704-13)
10.
Naming mini-park constructed by Shea Homes in Poway Oaks subdivision,
southeast corner of Metate Lane and Pomerado Road as Whispering Tree Mini-
Park. (1401-16)
11.
Approval of a one-year renewal of lease agreement between the City and
Leon Parma for the use of a vacant lot at the southwest corner of Midland
Road and Temple Street for City-sponsored Farmers Market. (602-01 #955)
12.
Adoption of Resolution No. 96-107, entitled, "A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Poway, California, Establishing a pre-tax payroll
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13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
19.
20.
22.
Deduction Plan for Service
Employees Retirement System,
Section 414(h)(2).
Credit Purchases," for California Public
as authorized by Internal Revenue Code
(404-02)
Award of bid for the construction of Old Pomerado Road Improvements
secondary access road and pedestrian bridge to Single Eagle, Inc. in the
amount of $222,371.30.(5281) (602-01 #256R)
Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Poway and San
Diego Gas & Electric regarding notification, permits, and fees for
encroachment and excavation work within the public right-of-way.
(602-01 #1172)
Adoption of Resolution No. 96-108, entitled, "A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Poway, California, Respecting Authorized Officers
Designated to Execute Public Securities, Instruments of Payment, and
Investments on behalf of the City, and Rescinding Resolution No. 92-170."
(403-04)
Award of bid for two class eight dump trucks to E-W Truck and Equipment
Company, Inc. in the amount of $181,983.28 and appropriation from the
Capital Replacement Fund. (611-108) (601-03)
Adoption of Resolution No. P-96-70, entitled, "A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Poway, California, Approving Temporary Use Permit
96-70," for Ali Ganji, Guardian Towing, applicant, to allow a six month
extension for the temporary stationing of three tow trucks to be parked
and dispatched from the back parking lot of the Shell Service Station at
12365 Poway Road. (203-07)
Approval of Final Map for Tentative Tract Map 88-04R, Unit 1, Rolling
Hills Estates, Trident Homes of California, Inc., applicant (203-01)
AND
adoption of Resolution No. 96-109, entitled, "A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Poway Ordering the Expansion of Poway Landscape
Maintenance Assessment District No. 87-1 with the Annexation of APN 320-
011-23 & 30 by Written Consent of Property Owners." (705-14)
Appropriation of $6,000 to hire G.R. Gordetsky Consultants to oversee the
installation and testing of the copper and fiber-optic network to be
installed at the Lake Poway facilities. (401-13)
Award of bid for construction of Public Services Administration Building
to Hankins Construction in the amount of $422,000.00. (602-01 #1174)
22.1. Acceptance of the 1996 ADA Pedestrian Ramp Program from Fox Construction.
(602-01 #1144)
Motion carried 4-0 with Councilmember Rexford absent.
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ITEM 1 (203-24)
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 94-02M
APPLICANT: DAN CARUSO/STIX FAMILY BILLIARDS
Item introduced by City Manager Bowersox. This was continued from September 17,
1996 at the applicant's request to allow him additional time to provide more
information. Staff report by Director of Planning Services Wright-Quastler.
This is a request to modify an existing minor conditional use permit for Stix
Family billiards to allow the serving of beer and extending hours to 2:00 a.m.
on Fridays and Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 12 midnight on Sundays. Staff cannot
make the findings that this is compatible with surrounding uses and is
recommending denial.
Speaking in opposition to staff recommendation:
Fred Day, 13929 Olive Mesa Court, Executive Director of the Chamber of
Commerce
Scott Baird, 12202 Poway Road, owner of Mr. Goodcents Subs & Pastas
Stephen Zolezzi, 2515 Camino del Rio South, San Diego, Food & Beverage
Association of San /Diego
Andy Bigbee, 16891 Platinum Place, Lakeside
Dan Caruso, 1465 Grand Avenue, San Diego
Ed Malone, 17150 Old Coach Road
Sam Smith, 728 "F" Street, Ramona
Ivan Ewing, 3455 Lebon Drive #1615, San Diego
Mike Chambers, 12222 Poway Road, owner of Mikey's Coffee House
Speakers concurred that this business should be given an opportunity to prove
itself and stated they are not currently causing any problems in the Center.
Speaking in favor of staff recommendation:
Mike Fry, 12819 Selma Court
Merrilee Boyack, 14418 Crestwood
Stephen Gold, 12851 Iola Way
Bill Rickles, 13725 Utopia, Southwest Poway Homeowners Association
Speakers stated they are not in favor of alcohol being served at this location.
Councilmember Callery questioned Sheriff Captain Falconer regarding their
enforcement in establishments that serve alcohol.
Mayor Higginson stated that the first threshold in approving a project like this
is the impact it will have on the neighborhood. He suggested the request be
approved for a six month period with a review at the end of that time.
Following discussion, motion by Councilmember Cafagna, seconded by Councilmember
Emery to close the public hearing and approve the modification to Minor
Conditional Use Permit 94-02 for six months and require proof of Alcohol and
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ITEM 4 (203-08)
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 96-15
VARIANCE 96-07/DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 96-13
APPLICANT: CITY OF POWAY
Mayor Higginson opened the public hearing. Staff report by Director of Planning
Services Wright-Quastler. This is a request to establish a materials handling
yard at 12325 Crosthwaite Circle in South Poway. It includes the placement of
a 1,152 square foot office modular and the construction of a sludge basin. A
variance to allow an 8 foot high screening wall to encroach within the required
35 foot front yard setback is also requested. Staff recommends approval.
There was no one present wishing to speak.
Motion by Councilmember Callery, seconded by Councilmember Emery to close the
public hearing and adopt Planning Resolution P-96-73, entitled, "A Resolution of
the City Council of the City of Poway, California Approving Conditional Use
Permit 96-15, Variance 96-07 and Development Review 96-13, Assessor's Parcel
Number 317-280-50." Motion carried 4-0 with Councilmember Rexford absent.
ITEM 5 (203-21)
SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT 84-01FF INITIATION
Staff report by Director of Planning Services Wright-Quastler. Lot 103, a former
mini-park site, in the Pomerado Business Park, is the proposed location for a
pending application for a music recording/rehearsal studio for professional
musicians. It is necessary to add music studios as a permitted use in the South
Poway Specific Plan and staff is proposing initiation of such an amendment.
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Cafagna to adopt
Resolution No. 96-110, entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City
of Poway, California Initiating an Amendment to the South Poway Specific Plan,
Specific Plan Amendment (SPA 84-01FF)." Motion carried 4-0 with Councilmember
Rexford absent.
CITY ATTORNEY ITENS
City Attorney Eckis requested a closed session to discuss existing litigation
pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(a), Poway Royal Mobilehome Owners
Association v. City of Poway, San Diego Superior Court Case No. 682581.
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Higginson adjourned the meeting into closed session as requested by the
City Attorney at 9:20 p.m.
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CALL TO ORDER AND ADOOURNHENT
Mayor Higginson called the meeting back to order at 9:40 p.m. with all
Councilmembers present except Councilmember Rexford who was absent from the
meeting and adjourned on motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember
Callery.
Marjorie Wahlsten, City Clerk
City of Poway
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