CC 1998 01-06 CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 8, 1998
The January 6, 1998, regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Poway, was
called to order at 7:00 p.m., by Mayor Higginson at 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
Lori Peoples
Steve Eckis
Peggy Stewart
Bob Thomas
Mark Weston
Steve Streeter
Randy Williams
Mark Sanchez
Warren Sharer
John Falconer
Patrick Foley
David Narevsky
Penny Riley
City Manager
Assistant City Clerk
City Attorney
Director of Administrative Services
Director of Community Services
Director of Engineering Services
Principal Planner
Director of Public Services
Director of Safety Services
Director of Redevelopment Services
Sheriff's Captain
Senior Management Analyst
Redevelopment Manager
Assistant to the City Manager
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Deputy Mayor Goldby led the Pledge of Allegiance.
COUNCIL SERVICE AWARDS
Mayor Higginson presented a 5-year service award to Councilmember Cafagna.
PRESENTATION
Maureen Stapleton, General Manager of the San Diego County Water Authority, gave a
brief synopsis of the status of the San Diego County Water Authority/Imperial Irrigation
District Water Transfer Program.
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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
Councilmember Emery requested Item 22 be pulled from the Consent Calendar for
discussion. Motion by Councilmember Goldby, seconded by Councilmember Rexford to
approve the Consent Calendar as follows:
Ratification of Warrant Register for periods of December 1-5, 8-12 and 15-19, 1997.
(401-10)
10.
11.
Approval of City's Investment Report for period ending November 30, 1997.
(408-01)
Approval of Minutes - City Council:
November 18, December 2 and 9, 1997 - Regular Meeting
November 13, December 4 and 11, 1997 - Adjourned Regular Meeting
November 25, 1997 - Canceled Meeting
13.
Resolution No. F-98-01 - Waiving Annual Meeting of Public Financing Authority.
(405-00R)
14. Appropriation of $7,500 in Funds for Replacement of Hot Water Storage Tank at
Poway Community Swim Center by Southland Mechanical. (401-13)
15. Award of bid for Community Swim Center Pool Blankets to Knorr Pool Systems in
the amount of $12,165.78. (401-13)
16. Approval of Contract with Berryman & Henigar for Engineering Services.
(602-01 #95)
17.
Receive and file Status Report on staff approvals of Development Reviews in the
South Poway Business Park. (203-14)
18.
Approval of Parcel Map for Tentative Parcel Map 96-09 and Acceptance of a
Dedication for Public Street Purposes of Certain One-Foot Wide Strips of Land in
Portions of Lots 64 and 65 of Westgate Poway, Unit No. 1, Map No. 7791; James
and Betty Jean Krueger, owners. (203-02)
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19. Approval of extension of publishing contract for Poway Today with Pomerado
Publishing to January 31,2000. (602-01 #177A)
21. Authorization for sales of mobilehomes acquired through the Warehousemen's Lien
Process within Agency/City owned Mobile Home Parks. (604-01)
24. Receive and file 1997 Traffic Signal Report.
(1162-01)
Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 1 (203-04)
VARIANCE 97-12
APPLICANT: MILES LOVELACE
Mayor Higginson opened the public hearing. Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. This
is a request to allow the combined height of a retaining wall and rear yard fencing to be 10
feet when the maximum height allowed in the zone is 6 feet at 12718 Oak Knoll Road.
Staff recommends approval with conditions.
There was no one present wishing to speak.
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Rexford, to close the
public hearing and adopt Planning Resolution No. P-98-01, entitled "A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Poway, California Approving Variance 97-12, Assessor's Parcel
Number 317-500-88 through 91." Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 2 (203-02)
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 97-06
APPLICANT: DANIEL STEUSSY
Mayor Higginson opened the public hearing. Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. This
is a request to divide a 6.41 acre property into two parcels located at 15255 Eastvale
Road. Principal Planner Streeter addressed Council inquiry regarding an existing horse
trail. Engineering Services Director Weston addressed grading and erosion control
protection on the site. Staff recommends approval with conditions.
Speaking in support of staff recommendation:
Daniel Steussy, 15249 Eastvale Rd., thanked staff for their assistance.
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Motion by Councilmember Goldby, seconded by Councilmember Rexford, to close the
public headng, issue a Negative Declaration and adopt Planning Resolution No. P-98-02,
entitled, "A Resolution of the City of Poway, California Approving Tentative Pamel Map 97-
06 Assessor's Parcel Number 278-240-27." Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 3 (203-02)
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 97-12
APPLICANT: CITY OF POWAY
Mayor Higginson opened the public headng. Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. This
is a request to merge 13 existing light industrial lots into 6 parcels, vacate two public
streets (Sikes Place and Flint Place), and dedicate an easement over Parcel 1 to the City
of Poway for a water reservoir. Staff recommends approval with conditions.
There was no one present wishing to speak.
Motion by Councilmember Goldby, seconded by Councilmember Emery, to close the public
hearing and adopt Planning Resolution No. P-98-03, entitled "A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Poway, California Approving Tentative Parcel Map 97-12 Assessor's
Parcel Number 317-271-22, 23, 30, 36, 37, 43, 45, 47, 60, 61, 64 and 65." Motion carried
unanimously.
ITEM 4 (704-10)
PUBLIC NUISANCE/MEADOWBROOK LANE
Mayor Higginson opened the public hearing. Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. An
inspection of the preperty on Monday, January 5, 1998 revealed that the lot had been
cleaned. He recommended the item be removed from the calendar.
There was no one present wishing to speak.
Consensus of the Council was to remove the item from the calendar.
ITEM 5 (203-04)
VARIANCE 97-1 O/DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 97-44
APPLICANT: AMERICAN PROPERTY ENTERPRISES
Mayor Higginson opened the public hearing. Introduction by City Manager Bowersox.
Staff Report by Principal Planner Streeter. This is a request to construct four light industrial
speculative concrete tilt-up buildings on lots 44, 45 and 46 of Tract 87-13 and variance
approvals for 1 ) parking and driveway setback along Scripps Poway Parkway from 50' to
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35'; 2) building setbacks along Danielson Street from 35' to 25'; and 3) monument sign
along Scripps Poway Parkway to be located within the 35' setback. Staff recommends
approval with conditions.
Speaking in favor of staff recommendation:
Stephen Quinn, President, American Property Enterprises, 5465 Morehouse Dr.,
Suite 155, San Diego.
Speaking in opposition to staff recommendation:
Steve Swadell, 12267 Crosthwaite Circle, expressed his opposition to variances
being authorized in the industrial park.
General discussion ensued with regards to the proposed placement of a monument sign
on Scripps Poway Parkway.
Motion by Councilmember Cafagna, seconded by Councilmember Goldby, to adopt
Planning Resolution No. P-98-04, entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Poway, California, Approving Vadance 97-10 and Development Review 97-44 Assessor's
Parcel Numbers 317-280-37-00, 317-280-38-00, and 317-280-39-00" as amended to
exclude the monument sign along Scripps Poway Parkway. Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 6 (1503-02)
GROWTH POLICIES
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. Council requested a resolution be drafted
regarding Poway's right to establish growth policies, controls and population density limits
for itself and to confirm those policies previously established.
Speaking in opposition to staff recommendation:
Ed Malone, 17150 Old Coach Rd., expressed his opinion that the resolution was
redundant and unnecessary.
Fred Day, 13929 Olive Mesa Ct., representing the Poway Chamber of Commerce
stated controlled growth was a better option.
City Attorney Eckis reviewed the additional language he had added to the draft resolution
to support local control over State control as granted by the California Constitution.
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Each Councilmember added brief comments in support of the proposed resolution.
Motion by Mayor Higginson, seconded by Councilmember Cafagna, to adopt Resolution
No. 98-003, entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Poway, California
Concerning Poway's Right to Establish Growth Policies, Controls and Population Density
Limits." Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 7 (701-04)
POTENTIAL REVISION TO SIGN ORDINANCE
Item introduced by City Manager Bowersox. Staff report by Principal Planner Streeter.
On October 28, 1997, Council asked staff to prepare a report concerning the possibility of
amending the sign ordinance to allow more than four businesses to be listed on each side
of a freestanding sign. Since signs are double faced, this would allow up to eight
businesses to be listed. A center is allowed one freestanding sign per frontage, not to
exceed three per center. The signs may be up to eight feet high and 65 square feet in
area. The current ordinance requires the center name to be included on at least one free
standing sign "as the predominant feature" of the sign. Staff provided four examples which
would meet the height and area requirements and have six inch high lettering. Example
1 had the center name across the top of the sign, the address vertical on the left hand side
and descriptive words for the businesses (chamber, preschool...); Example 2 had no center
name, the address is shown across the top of the sign and the business names are listed
horizontally below; Example 3 had no center name, the address is vertical on the left side
and the names of the businesses are listed horizontally; and Example 4 had no center
name, the address vertical on the left hand side and descriptive words for the businesses
listed horizontally.
Speaking in support of a revised sign ordinance:
Ed Ead, 13148 Poway Rd., representing City Center Plaza, stated he favored sign
Example 4 as being the most flexible for the businesses.
Fred Day, 13959 Olive Mesa Ct., representing the Poway Chamber of Commerce
urged approval and immediate implementation of sign Example 4 of the staff report.
Council discussion ensued with consideration between Example 1 and Example 4, the
difference being the requirement of the center name.
Motion by Mayor Higginson, seconded by Councilmember Emery, to direct staff to prepare
a revision to the sign ordinance to allow signs as depicted in staff Example 4. Motion
carried 4-1 with Councilmember Goldby voting "no".
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ITEM 8 (102-05)
STREET NAMING POLICY
At the July 29, 1997 meeting, Council directed staff to formulate a new policy for renaming
City streets that will require Council input. Councilmembers Cafagna and Emery were
appointed to work with staff on creation of a policy. Staff recommends adoption of the
proposed policy.
There was no one present wishing to speak.
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Cafagna, to approve the
City of Poway Street Naming Policy. Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 22 (1601-10)
POINSETTIA MOBILE HOME PARK
At the August 19, 1997 meeting (Item 13B), Council directed the Poway Housing
Commission to review the appearance of the park and respond back with a report
concerning appearance and enforcement of individual space maintenance standards,
including a review of possible incentives. The Commission met on September 11, 1997,
and conducted a walking tour followed by discussion. Information was then provided to
staff. Staff sent approximately 22 notices to clean up spaces and homes which were
responded to positively. Staff is recommending no further action be taken at this time.
Councilmember Emery requested the Housing Commission perform a yeady review of the
park.
Consensus of the Council was to receive and file the report.
CITY MANAGER ITEMS
25.
City Manager Bowersox announced that the first Poway baby born at Pomerado
Hosiptal in 1998 was a gid named Kinsey Renee Roehr, 6 pounds, 13 ounces and
19 inches born at 8:09 am on January 1st to Mark and Janet Roehr.
CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
26.
City Attorney Eckis stated that the January 13, 1998 Board of Supervisors agenda
contained an ordinance to restrict gas sale pdces County staff recommendation will
be to have the Board members wdte letters to State and Federal legislators urging
them to take the necessary action at their level.
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MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL-INITIATED ITEMS
30A.
Councilmember Rexford requested staff explain the South Poway Specific Plan with
regards to signalized intersections. Engineering Services Director Weston and City
Attorney Eckis explained the plan and responded to questions.
30B.
Councilmember Rexford had requested an update on Cox Cable rates and citizen's
complaints. She stated that since placement on this agenda, she had received a
memo stating that a report would be forthcoming on the January 20, 1998 agenda.
ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion by Councilmember Cafagna, seconded by Councilmember Goldby, the
meeting adjourned to Thursday, January 8, 1998 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council
Chambers, 13325 Civic Center Drive, Poway, California. The time of adjournment was
9:04 p.m.
Lod ~A. Peoples, Assistant City Clerk
City of Poway
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NO TICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE JANUARY 6, 1998, REGULAR MEETING OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA, WAS ADJOURNED
PURSUANT TO THE FOLLOWING ORDER:
ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion by Councilmember Cafagna,
seconded by Councilmember Goldby, Mayor
Higginson ordered the meeting adjourned to
THURSDAY, JANUARY 8, 1998, 6:00 P.M.
in the City Council Chambers, 13325 Civic
Center Drive, Poway, California. The time of
adjournment was 9:04 p.m.
Ma;-jorie I~ Wah sten, City Clerk
City of ~way, California
Dated: January 7, 1998
CERTIFICATION
The undersigned does hereby certify under penalty of perjury, that a copy of the above
notice was posted on or near the door of the City Council Chambers, the place
designated for regular meetings of the City Council at approximately 10:00 a.m.
Dated at Poway, California, on January 7, 1998
Marjorie t~. Wahlsten, City Clerk
City of F~Way, California
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