CC 1997 03-11 CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 11, 1997
The March 11, 1997, regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Poway, was called to order at 7:00 p.m., by Deputy Mayor Rexford at the City
Council Chambers, 13325 Civic Center Drive, Poway, California.
COUNCILNEMBERS PRESENT AT ROLL CALL
Mickey Cafagna, Bob Emery, Betty Rexford
COUNCILNEMBERS ABSENT AT ROLL CALL
Jay Goldby, Don Higginson
STAFF NENBERS PRESENT
James Bowersox
Marjorie Wahlsten
Steve Eckis
Peggy Stewart
Mark Weston
Reba Wright-Quastler
Warren Sharer
John Falconer
Penny Riley
Scott Nespor
City Manager
City Clerk
City Attorney
Director of Administrative Services
Director of Engineering Services
Director of Planning Services
Director of Redevelopment Services
Sheriff's Captain
Assistant to the City Manager
Management Assistant
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Girl Scout Troop 8638 led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Deputy Mayor Rexford explained the procedure for Public Oral Communications.
There was no one present wishing to speak.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Deputy Mayor Rexford stated that she will support Item 6.2 on the Consent
Calendar, a Temporary Use Permit for Circus Vargas, however in the future she
requested applications for circus TUPs be made at least 120 days prior to the
event so that issues regarding the site and animal care can be adequately
addressed. She also requested staff consider whether the City wants to be
involved in circus sponsorship in the future.
Motion by Councilmember Cafagna, seconded by Councilmember Emery to approve the
Consent Calendar as follows:
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Approval of Minutes - City Council:
February 11, 1997 Regular Meeting
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Ratification of Warrant Register for period of February 17 - 21, 1997
(401-10)
Approval of City's Investment Report for period ending January 31, 1997.
(408-01)
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Adoption of Resolution No. 97-017, entitled, "A Resolution of the City of
Poway, California Authorizing the submittal of an application to the
California Integrated Waste Management Board for a 1997-2000 Used Oil
Recycling Block Grant, Fifth Cycle"; and authorizing the Director of
Public Services to execute all necessary documents. (401-30)
6.1
Approval of the following positions on pending legislation: oppose SB 325
which would require the State to develop graffiti removal standards for
State highway property; support SB 139 and SB 981 which would create a
300-foot separation requirement between drug and alcohol treatment
facilities; and support AB 323 which regulates group homes. (701-11)
6.2
Adoption of Resolution No. P-97-09, entitled, "A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Poway, California approving Temporary Use Permit
97-09" to allow Circus Vargas big top circus on March 13-16, 1997, in a
2,500 spectator capacity tent, concession trailers, and animal cages in
the Pomerado Business Park, northwest corner of Danielson Court and
Community Road. (Continued from March 4, 1997, Item 11.1) (203-07)
6.3
Approve selection of PDS Engineering for the design engineering to replace
existing gas lines in the Phase I portion of Poway Royal Estate and
appropriate $12,000. (602-01 #265R)
6.4
Adoption of Resolution No. 97-018, entitled, "A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Poway Acting as the Legislative Body of Community
Facilities District No. 88-1 of the City of Poway (Parkway Business
Centre) Amending Resolution No. 87-037 and Authorizing Certain Actions in
Connection Therewith," approving second amendment to Resolution 89-037 to
conform bond documents to be consistent with bond owner's approval of
recovery plan in Community Facilities District 88-1. (706-02)
Motion carried 3-0 with Councilmember Goldby and Mayor Higginson absent.
ITEM 1 (701-04 #456)
AREAS FOR SECOND DWELLING UNITS
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. Ordinance 456 requires annual adoption
of a resolution determining which areas of the City currently do not have
adequate services to allow second dwelling units. Applications for second
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dwelling units cannot be processed for areas of the City which do not have
adequate water, sewer or other municipal services or where second units would
adversely impact traffic. No changes in the adopted areas are appropriate this
year. It is expected that the level of service will improve on Poway grade when
the Scripps Poway Parkway extension is opened to Highway 67 this fall. This
could mean a change in the areas when this is considered next year.
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Cafagna to adopt
Resolution No. 97-019, entitled, mA Resolution of the City Council of the City
of Poway, California Regarding Annual Designation of Inappropriate Areas for
Second Dwelling Units in Single Family Residential Zones." Motion carried 3-0
with Councilmember Goldby and Mayor Higginson absent.
ITEM 1.1 (203-01)
PARKWAY BUSINESS CENTRE FINAL MAP
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. The final map for Tentative Tract Map No.
87-13R2 is ready for approval. This is Unit II of Parkway Business Centre. It
was previously approved on December 15, 1997 but was never recorded because the
developer did not submit acceptable securities. All conditions of approval have
been met and the construction of public improvements will be secured by a
Standard Agreement. Director of Engineering Services Weston stated there is a
change on page 3 of the Resolution to state that Stowe Drive shall be improved
within 12 months of Unit 2 recordation.
Motion by Councilmember Cafagna, seconded by Councilmember Emery to approve the
final map for Tentative Tract Map 87-13R2, Unit II, approve the Standard
Agreement for Public Improvements; adopt Resolution No. P-g7-10 entitled, mA
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Poway Approving Tentative Tract Map
87-13R2, Unit II, Assessor's Parcel Numbers 323-090-17, 43, 66, and 69 and 323-
091-02 and 05 and Rescinding Resolutions P-88-85 and P-90-45; and adopt
Resolution No. 97-020, entitled, mA Resolution of the City Council of the City
of Poway Ordering the Expansion of Poway Landscape Maintenance District No. 87-1
and the City of Poway City Lighting District, Zones A & C with the Consent of all
Property Owners, APN 323-090-17, 43, 66, and 69, 323-091-02 and 05." Motion
carried 3-0 with Councilmember Goldby and Mayor Higginson absent.
CITY MANAGER ITEMS
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City Manager Bowersox announced that the bids for the Sheriff's Station
and Library were opened today and were lower than the engineer's estimate.
The ground breaking is scheduled for 2 p.m. on April 12.
CITY ATTORNEY ITENS
City Attorney Eckis requested a closed session for existing litigation
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) in the case of Poway Royal
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Mobile Home Owners Association v. City of Poway, San Diego Superior Court Case
No. 682581.
HAYOR ANp CITY COUNCIL-INITIATED ITEMS
Councilmember Cafagna stated he had met with a buyer of a Poway Road
shopping center today and requested an update on the commercial
revitalization program.
IOA.
Councilmember Emery stated he had received a request from Mitch Beauchamp,
National City Councilmember, to support him in obtaining a White House
appointment to the Border Environmental Cooperation Commission. Council
concurred in giving support.
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Councilmember Emery stated SANDAG has come out with their Series g growth
forecast, and as with all the former Series, he does not concur with the
process SANDAG uses. Council concurred with his request to work with the
staff to develop a Resolution opposing SANDAG's planning process for
Council consideration.
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Councilmember Emery reported on the ad hoc committee that met last
Saturday to discuss transportation issues in the 1-15 corridor. There was
consensus to request that MTDB not drop the light rail option. San Diego
Councilmembers Mathis and Warden, the North County Transit District, City
of Poway, MTDB, and SANDAG were represented.
12A.
Councilmember Rexford asked about a newspaper article she had seen
regarding the San Marcos landfill closing and the County lowering tipping
fees as a result. Councilmember Cafagna explained that the tipping fee
will be $30 at the gate and for those cities that do not have to use the
Palomar Transfer Station but can haul directly to Sycamore, there will be
a savings. He asked if some of the savings can be set aside for a clean
up fund since it is anticipated that more people will be dumping trash in
inappropriate places. The City Attorney will look at that issue.
12B.
Councilmember Rexford asked about the proliferation of real estate
directional signs. She has talked to the President of the Poway Coop and
they are concerned. Staff will be working with the real estate
association to clarify the City's sign regulations.
CLOSED SESSION
Deputy Mayor Rexford called for a closed session at 7:22 p.m. as requested by the
City Attorney.
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CALL TO ORDER AND ADJOURNMENT
Deputy Mayor Rexford adjourned the called the meeting back to order at 7:58 with
all Councilmembers present except Councilmember Goldby and Mayor Higginson. The
meeting was adjourned on motion by Councilmember Emery and seconded by
Councilmember Cafagna.
MarjoEi~ K. Wahlsten, City Clerk
City Of~JPoway
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