CC 1997 05-06 CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA
MXNUTES OF THE CZTY COUNCIL REGULAR NEETING
MAY 6, 1997
The May 6, 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, Jay Goldby, Betty Rexford
COUNCIL#EMBERS ABSENT AT ROLL CALL
Don Higginson
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
James Bowersox
Marjorie Wahlsten
Tamara Smith
Peggy Stewart
Bob Thomas
Mark Weston
Reba Wright-Quastler
Warren Sharer
Mark Sanchez
Linda Barnett
Penny Riley
Scott Nespor
City Manager
City Clerk
Deputy City
Director of
Director of
Director of
Director of
Director of
Director of
Attorney
Administrative Services
Community Services
Engineering Services
Planning Services
Redevelopment Services
Safety Services
Sheriff's Lieutenant
Assistant to the City Manager
Management Assistant
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Emery led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PROCLAMATION
Deputy Mayor Rexford read the proclamation for "National Family Child Care
Appreciation Day," May 9,1997. Lisa Murphy was present to accept it.
PRESENTATION
Aaron Knox of Harley Knox & Associates described their public education program
regarding Proposition A, the June 3,1997 special election fora Fire Protection
Tax, including direct mail, newspaper advertisement, information on the City's
website, and speaking before community groups. Director of Safety Services
Sanchez and Assistant to the City Manager Riley will make the presentations.
Councilmember Emery asked if Councilmembers could help with the presentations.
City Manager Bowersox stated that since the City Councilmembers have written an
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argument in favor of Proposition A, they are not impartial and cannot be involved
in the information campaign. The City can inform, but City funds cannot be used
to promote passage of the Proposition.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Deputy Mayor Rexford explained the procedure for Public Oral Communications.
There was no one present wishing to speak.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Cafagna to approve the
Consent Calendar as follows:
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Approval of Minutes - City Council:
April 15, 1gM7 Regular Meeting
4. Ratification of Warrant Register for period of April 14-18, 1997(401-10)
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Approval of Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year ending
June 30, 1gM6. (406-02)
Receive and file Status Report regarding staff approval of Development
Reviews in the South Poway Business Park. {203-14)
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Approval of Project Management Contract with P&D/CTE Engineers, Inc. in
the amount of $158,020 for the 97-98 Street Maintenance Program.
(602-01 #1200)
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Approval of Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement Between the County of San
Diego and the City of Poway for Public Transportation Services, 1994-95
through 1997-g8, to implement service levels approved on March 25, 1997.
(602-01 #35)
Receive and file update of Speed Surveys for 28 road segments, as required
by Section 40802 of California Vehicle Code, with no changes in posted
speed limits. (1160-02)
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Approval of positions on pending legislation: support AB 211 which
concerns booking fees; oppose SB 1179 which would prohibit any City from
enacting an ordinance, franchise, or contract that indemnifies the City
against potential fines imposed by the California Integrated Waste
Management Board for failure to achieve AB 939 goals; and support AB 432,
which concerns youth marijuana use penalties. (701-11)
Motion carried 4-0 with Mayor Higginson absent.
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ITEM 1 (701-04)
ORDINANCE NO.473/SECOND READING
HIGH VOLUME SEWER USERS
Deputy Mayor Rexford stated that staff is recommending this item be continued to
May 20, 1gM7 in order to correct a legal noticing problem. It will be brought
back for first reading at that meeting.
Motion by Councilmember Cafagna, seconded by Councilmember Emery to continue
Ordinance No.473 to May 20,1gg7 for a first reading. Motion carried 4-0 with
Mayor Higginson absent.
CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
Assistant City Attorney Smith requested two closed sessions with the City
Council. The first is existing litigation, Poway Royal Mobile Home Owners
Association v. City of Poway, San Diego Superior Court Case No. 682581; and the
second is anticipated litigation with one potential case.
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL-INITIATED ITEMS
14.
Councilmember Goldby stated he had recently read some incorrect statements
in a local group's newsletter and felt the City needs to make an effort to
counter negative and incorrect information.
CLOSED SESSION
Deputy Mayor Rexford adjourned the meeting into closed session at 7:35 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER AND ADJOURNMENT
Deputy Mayor Rexford called the meeting back to order at 8:55 p.m. and adjourned
on motion by Councilmember Cafagna, seconded by Councilmember Emery.
Marjo~i~K. Wahlsten, City Clerk
City ~oway
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