CC 1997 10-28 CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 28, 1997
The October 28, 1997, regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Poway, was
called to order at 7:00 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 Rex'ford, Don Higginson
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
James Bowersox
Marjorie Wahlsten
Steve Eckis
Reba Wright-Quastler
Randy Williams
Mark Sanchez
John Falconer
Penny Riley
City Manager
City Clerk
City Attorney
Director of Planning Services
Director of Public Services
Director of Safety Services
Sheriff's Captain
Assistant to the City Manager
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Deputy Mayor Rexford led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATION
Mary Ball, representing Cox Communications, presented a $50,000 check to Mayor
Higginson for the Public, Education and Governmental (PEG) fund.
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Mayor Higginson proclaimed October 27-31, 1997 as "Winter Weather and Flood
Preparedness Week," and presented the proclamation to Director of Safety Services
Sanchez.
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PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Higginson explained the procedure for Public Oral Communications. There was no
one present wishing to speak.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Councilmember Cafagna, seconded by Councilmember Emery to approve the
Consent Calendar, as follows:
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Ratification of Warrant Register for period of October 6-10 1997. (401-10)
Denial of Claim against the City: Donald Page Michelson (704-13)
Appreval of a Contract with Group Delta Consultants, Inc. For Geotechnical
Services. (602-01 #956)
6. Adoption of Resolution No. 97-090, entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the
City of Poway Adopting Memorandum of Understanding Regarding Urban Water
Conservation in California." (602-01 #1226)
7. Approve library signage to read: Poway Community Library. (1402-02)
7.1 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)
Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 1 (203-04)
VARIANCE 97-08
APPLICANT: ANDY AND KATHY GLATT
Mayor Higginson opened the public hearing. Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. This
is a request for a reduction of the required 20 foot side yard setback to 10 feet 3 inches to
allow the construction of a 559 square foot bedroom/bath addition at 13126 Silver Saddle
Lane. Staff recommends approval.
There was no one present wishing to speak.
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Motion by Councilmember Cafagna, seconded by Councilmember Emery to close the
public hearing and adopt Planning Resolution No. P-97-60, entitled, "A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Poway, California Approving Variance 97-08, Assessor's Parcel
Number 275-630-02." Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 2 (1404-05)
PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE TRAILS STUDY
Staff report by Director of Planning Services Wright-Quastler. ^ draft Pedestrian and
Bicycle Trails Linkage Study has been prepared by City staff and Cotton/Beland/Associates
through a $25,000 grant from SANDAG utilizing Transit Development Act (TDA) bicycle
funds. This is in accordance with Policy F of the Pedestrian Routes of the Transportation
Element of the General Plan. "A system of sidewalks, rural walkways and pathways should
be created to promote the safe and efficient movement of pedestrian travel throughout the
City." A vehicle tdp reduction type of study was recommended as a mitigation measure in
the EIR for the 1991 General Plan update.
The study identifies sixty-six possible pathways/trail linkages which could connect with
existing trails, residential areas, and major activity areas in the City. It focused on the
areas in the community that would have the highest potential of promoting bicycle and
pedestrian travel in lieu of automobile travel. The construction of any of these links would
require a separate environmental determination.
Councilmember Rexford asked about identification of additional trails in the South Poway
area. Director Quastler stated that additional links can be added to the document before
it comes back as a General Plan Amendment.
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Cafagna to direct staff to
prepare a General Plan Amendment to incorporate the Pedestrian and Bicycle Trails
Linkage Study into the General Plan. Motion carried unanimously.
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL-INITIATED ITEMS
10.
Councilmember Cafagna stated that he and Councilmember Rexford had a recent
meeting as the Economic Development Subcommittee, and met with the Chamber
of Commerce and two shopping center owners. There is a provision in the sign
ordinance for shopping center monument signs but they are limited to four names
per side in addition to the center name. In a small center with no anchor tenant, it
would be beneficial to not have a restriction on the number of names, but a
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restriction on the minimum size of the letters. This would give them an opportunity
to have more businesses listed and still be readable. He suggested 6" might be
appropriate. Council, with Councilmember Goldby not participating, concurred to
request staff to prepare an amendment to the sign ordinance.
14.
Mayor Higginson stated that since the City Council has completed the performance
reviews for the City Manager and City Clerk, it is appropriate to consider an
increase in compensation and a three pement increase is recommended. This is
the same increase received by the other employees on July 1, 1997.
Motion by Mayor Higginson, seconded by Councilmember Cafagna to approve the
amendments to the employment agreements for the City Clerk and City Manager.
Motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Higginson adjourned the meeting at 7:20 p.m. on motion by Councilmember Emery
and seconded by Councilmember Cafagna. He noted the November 4, 1997 meeting will
be held at the Community Center.
Marj~ie ~. Wahlsten, City Clerk
City o~ay
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