CC 2008 04-15
City of Poway, California
Minutes of the City Council
Regular Meeting
April 15, 2008
The April 15, 2008 Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Powaywas called to
order at 7:03 p.m. by Mayor Cafagna at the Poway City Council Chambers, 13325 Civic
Center Drive, Poway, California.
Councilmembers Present
Merrilee Boyack, Bob Emery, Don Higginson, Betty Rexford, Mickey Cafagna
Councilmembers Absent
None
Staff Members Present
Rod Gould City Manager
Penny Riley Assistant City Manager
Lisa Foster City Attorney
Salam Hasenin City Clerk
Bob Manis Director of Development Services
Dennis Quillen Assistant Director of Public Works
Tina White Director of Administrative Services
Dena Fuentes Director of Redevelopment Services
Mark Sanchez Director of Safety Services
Todd Frank Sheriffs Captain
Pled~e of Alle~iance
Deputy Mayor Emery led the Pledge of Allegiance.
City Councilmember Announcements
Poway Bob's Restaurant Review: Deputy Mayor Emery reviewed the Wild Ginger
Sushi & Noodle House located at 13429 Community Road and the Lake Cuyamaca
Restaurant and Store located at Lake Cuyamaca. In addition, Councilmember Emery
announced the soft opening of the Kumeyaay-Ipai Interpretive Center scheduled for
June 2008 and the availability of tours on Saturdays between 9:00 and 11.30 a.m.
Councilmember Rexford spoke about her visit this past Saturday to the Blue Sky
Ecological Reserve. She added that the event was well-attended and that the site is a
great asset to the City of Poway.
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Councilmember Boyack also spoke about her visit to the Blue Sky Ecological Reserve
and how exciting it was to see life coming back to the Reserve Additionally,
Councilmember Boyack,attended the dedication of the new sanctuary at the Temple
Adat Shalom. She added that the temple will offer the sanctuary to the City of Poway
as an emergency shelter if needed.
Presentations
Administer Oath of Office to Newly Appointed City Clerk Salam Hasenin:
Assistant City Manager Penny Riley administered the Oath of Office for the newly
appointed City Clerk Salam Hasenin.
Presentation of Grad Night 2008 Oonations: Deputy Mayor Emery presented a
check to each of the following high schools:
1, Poway High School represented by Grad Night Chair Karin Pfeiffer and seniors Matt
Pfeiffer, Zack Sarnoff, and Briana Smykowski.
2, Rancho Bernardo High School represented by Grad Night Chair Liz Frakes, Leslie
Kychik, and senior Jessica Kychik.
3. Mt. Carmel High School represented by Grad Night Co-Chairs Amy Chapman and
Stacey Warneke.
4 Abraxas High School represented by Grad Night Chair Bob Lutticken and senior
Matt Sinor
5. Westview High School: No representation was present. Check will be mailed to
school.
Proclamation: April is "Municipal Community Services Month" in the City of Poway.
Mayor Cafagna presented a proclamation to Community Services Director Robert
Clark, proclaiming April as Municipal Community Services Month.
Public Oral Communications
Susan Mackauf spoke about a car accident in her neighborhood on Valle Verde that
included teenagers and the need for a stop sign on that street.
Jeff Grissen spoke about the same issue above and the need for a stop sign on Valle
Verde and Solera,
Peter Mackauf spoke about the same issue above and emphasized the need for a stop
sign to prevent accidents on Valle Verde.
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Councilmember Higginson commented on the fact that a stop sign for that street was
proposed to City Council on March 4, 2008. The council voted against the stop sign
due to public opposition and asked that staff research other traffic control methods to
reduce speeds and return to Council at a future date Additionally, Deputy Mayor
Emery commented that a stop sign wouldn't have prevented that specific car accident.
He originally supported the stop sign, but this accident was due to drinking and
excessive speed.
Joanna Wong spoke about the Global Human Rights Torch Relay at Balboa Park on
May 3, 2008. She asked for the Council's support.
Staff Reports
1 Award of Bid for Oak Knoll Trunk Sewer Replacement Project (CIP #5806)
(0700-10)
Sam Tadros, Associate Civil Engineer, gave the PowerPoint presentation. This
project includes all work, materials, labor, services, and equipment necessary for
the construction of approximately 5,600 linear feet of new 27 -inch and 30-inch
sewer pipeline to replace an existing trunk sewer; approximately 3,800 linear
feet of a new 8-inch diameter gravity sewer main; installing a section of'the
proposed 27 -inch sewer pipe via bore and jack under the existing Rattlesnake
Creek; all manholes, connections, sewer laterals, and pipe appurtenanCes
necessary for a complete trunk sewer and collector main system; and various
site improvements such as replacement of existing storm drain pipelines and
abandonment of the existing sewer facilities.
City Council Action: Motion by Deputy Mayor Emery, seconded by
Councilmember Rexford to award the bid to Cass Construction, Inc., the lowest
responsible bidder, in the amount of $3,595,951.59. Motion carried
unanimously.
2. Development Standards for Accessory Buildings and Structures in Residential
Zones, (0200-90)
Patti Brindle, City Planner, presented the staff report. The purpose of this
Workshop is to provide a forum -to review the development standards for
accessory buildings and consider revisions to better address recent concerns
and needs identified within the City's residential areas~ There have been no
concerns raised with regard to accessory structures.
Jerry Hargarten, Joe St. Lucas, Dee Fleischman, and Marge Knothe, spoke in
favor of the staffs recommendation.
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City Council Action: Council received the report and directed staff to come
back to the Council with an ordinance at a future meeting, taking into
consideration both the public and City Council's input.
Consent Calendar
Motion by Deputy Mayor Emery, seconded by Councilmember Rexford to
approve the Consent Calendar consisting ofitems 3 through 17 as submitted.
Item 8 was pulled by the pUblic for discussion. Item 17 was removed from the
agenda per the City Attorney's request. Motion carried unanimously.
3. Ratification of Warrant Registers for the Periods of February 25 through
February 29, 2008, March 3 through March 7, 2008, March 10 through March
14,2008 and March 17 through March 21, 2008. (0475-20)
4 Adoption of Resolution No 08-019 Entitled: "A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Poway, California, Commending Eagle Scout Joseph T. Blomberg"
and Resolution No, 08-020 Entitled: "A Resolution ofthe City Council ofthe City
of Poway, California, Commending Eagle Scout Andy Kangar-ParsL"
(0710-40)
5 Adoption of Resolution No. 08-021 Entitled: "A Resolution ofthe City Council of
the City of Poway, California, Ordering the Expansion of Poway Landscape
Maintenance District 86-1 with the Annexation of APN 275-800-1500 with
Written Consent of the Property Owner, Douglas T. Peart, as Described Within
Exhibit "A" Attached Hereto" and Direct the City Clerk to Record the Document
with the County of San Diego, (0780-40)
6, Adoption of Resolution No, 08-022 Entitled: "A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Poway, California, Appointing James L. Bowersox as its
Representative to the Board of Directors of the San Diego County Water
Authority." (0150-30)
7. Acceptance of Pomerado Road Transit Stop Turnout and Shelter Project (CIP
#1239) from Tri-Group Construction and Development, Inc.; and Authorize the
City Clerk to File and Record the Notice of Completion. (0700-10)
8. Adoption of Resolution No, 08-023 Entitled: "A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Poway, California, Regarding Annual Designation of Areas
Inappropriate for Second Dwelling Units in Single-Family Residential Zones and
Rescinding Resolution No. 07-023." (0210-90)
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This item was removed from consent at the request of Dee Fleischman,
Poway. Ms. Fleischman asked staff for clarification on designations.
Motion by Councilmember Rexford, seconded by Deputy Mayor Emery to
adopt Resolution No. 08-023 as recommended, Motion carried
unanimously.
9. Approval of Consultant Agreement Between the Poway Redevelopment Agency
and Heritage Architecture & Planning for Architectural Consulting Services for
the Poway Midland Railroad Train Depot (CIP #5649) for an Amount not to
exceed $121,945.00. (0700-10)
10. Acceptance of Improvements to Norwalk Street, York Avenue, and Sycamore
Avenue (CIP #5917) from Daley Corporation; and Authorize the City Clerk to File
and Record the Notice of Completion. (0700-10)
11. Approval of Purchase Agreemel)t with Plumbers Depot, Inc. for Truck-Mounted
CCTV Sewer Inspection System in the Amount of $171 ,790 and Authorization
for the Director of Public Works to execute the necessary documents.
(0480-40)
12. Adoption of Resolution No. 08-024 Entitled: "A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Poway, California, Ordering the Summary Vacation of a Portion of an
Irrevocable Offer of Dedication for Roadway Purposes in Parcels 1 and 2, Parcel
Map No. 8808 (Vacation No, 07-04)." APN #'s 275-240-38 & 39. (0780-60)
13, Adoption of Resolution No 08-025 Entitled: "A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Poway, California, Amending'nvestment Policy for Public Funds and
Rescinding Resolution No. 07-024" (0450-80)
14, Approval of Standard Agreements for As-Needed Real Estate and Financial
Consultant Services Between the Poway Redevelopment Agency and Keyser
Marston Associates, Inc.; David Paul Rosen and Associates; and Rosenow
Spevacek Group, Inc.; and Authorize the Executive Director to Execute the
Agreements. (0700-10)
15 Approval of Standard Agreements for As-Needed Legal Consulting Services
Between the Poway Redevelopment Agency and Best Best & Krieger, LLP;
Goldfarb and Lipman, LLP; and Authorize the Executive Director to execute the
Agreements, (0700-10)
16. Receive Report of Emergency Repair Expenditures Pertaining to the Witch
Creek Fire, and Continue the City Manager's Authorization to Make the
Necessary Emergency Repairs Under Authority of Resolution No, 07-079,
Adopted on October 25,2007, (0320-30)
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17. Authorize the Waiver of the Formal Bid Process for Emergency Sewer Pipe
Repair and Replacement at Pomerado and Poway Roads and Approve Cass
Construction to Perform the Emergency Work in the Amount of $99,300
(0700-10)
This item was removed from the agenda at the request of City Attorney
Lisa Foster and will be brought back to Council at a future date.
Adiournment
Mayor Cafagna adjourned the meeting at 8:50 p.m.
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Salam Hasenin, City Clerk
City of Poway, California
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