CC 1996 12-12 CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 12, 1996
The December 12, 1996 meeting, adjourned from the December 10, 1996 regular
meeting of the City Council of the City of Poway, was called to order at 5:15
p.m., by Mayor Higginson at the City Council Chambers, 13325 Civic Center Drive,
Poway, California.
COUNCILHEHBERS PRESENT AT ROLL CALL
Mickey Cafagna, Bob Emery, Jay Goldby, Don Higginson
COUNCILMENBERS ABSENT AT ROLL CALL
Betty Rexford (Councilmember Rexford arrived at 5:30 p.m.)
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
James Bowersox
Steve Eckis
Peggy Stewart
Mark Weston
Annette Gonzalez
Pat Nelson
Penny Riley
Scott Nespor
Liz Dean
City Manager
City Attorney
Director of Administrative Services
Director of Engineering Services
Senior Management Analyst
Management Aide
Assistant to the City Manager
Management Assistant
Secretary
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Higginson explained the procedure for Public Oral Communications. There
was no one present wishing to speak.
ITEM 1 201-01)
STANDARDIZED EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
SYSTEM (SEMS) TRAINING FOR COUNCIl
Introduction by City Manager Bowersox. The Governor's Office of Emergency
Services (OES) established, by regulation, a Standardized Emergency Management
System (SEMS) to provide effective response to multi-agency and multi-
jurisdiction emergencies in California. Tom Amabile, County Office of Disaster
Preparedness, presented an overview of SEMS including Incident Command System,
Multi-Agency Coordination, Mutual Aid, and Operational Area concept. In order
to be eligible for funding of response-related personnel costs under the State
disaster assistance program, local governments must adopt SEMS. Poway is in
compliance.
(Councilmember Rexford arrived at 5:30 p.m.)
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ITEM 2 (701-11)
IMPACT OF PROPOSITION 218
Introduction by City Manager Bowersox. In the November 1996 election, California
voters approved Proposition 218 which affects the method local government can
levy taxes, charge assessments, and collect fees. In Poway, 10,959 (62%) voted
in favor of the proposition. Staff report by City Attorney Eckis, who discussed
the impacts of Proposition 218 on the City's revenues. The Fire Protection Fee
needs to be addressed because it does not satisfy the new requirements set by
Proposition 218. There is a potential loss of this revenue source which
generates $524,260 for the General Fund.
Motion by Mayor Higginson, seconded by Councilmember Emery to direct staff to
continue to explore options regarding a special election to place the Fire
Protection Fee on the ballot for voter approval. Motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Higginson adjourned the meeting at 7:00 p.m.
Mayor Higginson noted that a Special Meeting would be held following this meeting
to discuss pending litigation in closed session.
Marjorie K. Wahlsten, City Clerk
City of Poway
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CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
DECEMBER 12, 1996
The December 12, 1996 Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Poway was called to order at 7:20 p.m., by Mayor Higginson at the City Council
Chambers, 13325 Civic Center Drive, Poway, California.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT AT ROLL CALL
Mickey Cafagna, Bob Emery, Jay Goldby, Betty Rexford, Don Higginson
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
James Bowersox
Steve Eckis
John Fitch
Peggy Stewart
Mark Weston
Penny Riley
Liz Dean
City Manager
City Attorney
Assistant City Manager-Economic Dev.
Director of Administrative Services
Director of Engineering Services
Assistant to the City Manager
Secretary
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Higginson explained the procedure for Public Oral Communications. There
was no one present wishing to speak.
CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Eckis stated this special meeting was called to hold a closed
session to discuss pending litigation, City of Poway v. Poway Venture Ltd., San
Diego Superior Court Case No. 73859, consolidated with City of Poway v. Parkway
Business Centre Partners, Ltd., San Diego Superior Court Case No. 672341 and
City of Poway v. South Poway Associates, San Diego Superior Court Case No.
672339.
Mayor Higginson called for a closed session as requested by the City Attorney at
7:22 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER AND ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Higginson called the meeting back to order at 9:15 p.m. and adjourned the
meeting on motion by Deputy Mayor Rexford, seconded by Councilmember Emery.
marjori~ K. Wahlsten, City Clerk
City of Poway
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