CC 1998 04-14 CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 14, 1998
The April 14, 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 the 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
Mark Weston
Reba Wright-Quastler
Warren Shafer
Mark Sanchez
John Falconer
Penny Riley
Patrick Foley
Garry MacPherson
Steve Streeter
City Manager
Assistant City Clerk
City Attorney
Director of Engineering Services
Director of Planning Services
Director of Redevelopment Services
Director of Safety Services
Sheriff's Captain
Assistant to the City Manager
Senior Management Analyst
Fire Division Chief
Principal Planner
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Deputy Mayor Goldby led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Higginson explained the procedure for Public Oral Communications. There was no
one present wishing to speak.
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Higginson presented a donation check to Dave Mayfield, representing Rancho
Bernardo High School - Grad Nite.
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PROCLAMATION
Mayor Higginson read a proclamation declaring April 1998 as Alcohol Awareness Month
and presented it to Sharon Struck.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Councilmember Goldby, seconded by Councilmember Emery, to approve the
Consent Calendar as follows:
Approval of Minutes - City Council
March 17, 1998 - Regular Meeting
March 24, 1998 - Regular Meeting
11.
Ratification of Warrant Register for period of March 16-20 and 23-27, 1998
(401-10)
12.
Adoption of Resolution No. 98-034, entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the
City of Poway, California, Amending Investment Policy for Public Funds and
Rescinding Resolution No. 96-114." (102-05)
13.
Denial of Claims against the City: a) Jeremiah Luigs-Brown; b) John M. Warner; c)
Linda M. Martyn. (704-13)
14.
Adoption of Resolution No. 98-033, entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the
City of Poway, California, Authorizing the City Department Head to Destroy City
Records after the same are no longer required." (304-03)
15. Receive and file Status Report regarding staff approval of Development Reviews
in the South Poway Business Park. (203-14)
16. Award of Bid for the 1998-99 Street Maintenance Program, Concrete Street Repairs
to H & D Construction Company in the amount of $45,647. (602-01 #1244)
17. Award of Bid for the 1998-99 Crack Seal Program to RCSI in the amount of
$74,187.40. (602-01 #1245)
18. Acceptance of the 1996-97 Citywide Street Striping Project from Orange County
Striping Service Inc. (602-01 #1178)
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19. Approval of Parcel Map for Tentative Parcel Map 97-03, Lori Cota, applicant,
located at the southern corner of Poway and Sudan Roads. (203-02)
20. Approval of positions on pending legislation: oppose SB 1782; oppose AB 2400;
support AB 1938; oppose AB 1670; oppose SB 1406 and oppose SB 55.(701-11 )
21. Appropriation of funds for additional irrigation repairs within Landscape Maintenance
District (LMD) 87-1: South Poway. (705-14)
22. Appropriation of funds to establish a fund account for the installation of two
permanent flashing beacons with hazardous condition warning signs. (401-13)
23.
Appropriation of funds to establish a fund account for Engineering Services for the
installation of a masonry sound wall and associated estimated construction costs
within Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) 83-1A. (705-07)
Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 1 (701-04)
ORDINANCE NO. 497/SECOND READING
PARKING LOT CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION STANDARDS
Mayor Higginson opened the public hearing and read the title of Ordinance No. 497, "An
Ordinance of the City of Poway, California Adding Section 16.52.65 to the Poway Municipal
Code, Establishing Standards for Parking Lot Construction Inspection."
Them was no one present wishing to speak.
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Rexford to close the public
hearing, waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 497. Motion carried 4-0 with
Mayor Higginson abstaining due to his absence at the first reading.
ITEM 2 (203-11)
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 97-04
APPLICANT: SADDLEBROOK ESTATES/AMES CONTRACTING. INC.
Councilmember Cafagna disqualified himself from participation on this item and left the
Council Chambers. Mayor Higginson opened the public hearing. Introduction by City
Manager Bowersox. Director of Planning Services Wright-Quastler provided an overview
of the staff report. This is a tentative tract map for a maximum of fifteen lots of one acre
minimum plus one open space lot of +/- 25 acres on a 50 acre parcel. It is located
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approximately 200 ft. south of Del Poniente Rd./Midland Rd. at the Midland Road cul-de-
sac, west of the San Sebastian Way cul-de-sac at the northerly terminus of the unpaved
portion of the 1.1 mile road extending from Midland Rd., north of Twin Peaks Rd. She then
provided a brief history of the property including concerns expressed by neighboring
property owners. The developer and staff have held three meetings and changed the map
three times in an attempt to address the concerns. Two additional conditions are proposed
that have been agreed to by the applicant. One, developer will install a stop sign and
appropriate striping on Midland Road at Del Poniente Road. Two, developer will construct
an access roadway over the existing sewer line west of Midland Road to the existing pump
station and remove the existing asphalt roadway. Drainage improvements for the new
access roadway will be as approved by the City Engineer. Developer will also remove and
abandon the existing pump station and all appurtenances. The access roadway will also
serve as an equestrian/pedestrian trail, limited to the north, west and south sides of the
development over the new sewer mains.
The following people spoke in support of the proposed project:
Jaya Kaelberer, 13657 Del Poniente
M. Sue Harmon, 13711 Del Poniente
Ken Carr, 14237 Mussy Grade Rd., Ramona
Brett Ames/Monty McCullough (developer)
The following people spoke in opposition of the proposed project:
Gene Cipparone, 13886 San Sebastian
Samantha Moore, 14914 Huntington Gate
Jeff Drucker, 13807 San Sebastian
Rand Newman, 13843 San Sebastian
General discussion ensued.
Fire Division Chief MacPherson responded to questions regarding safety concerns with the
use of access gates on developments.
City Attorney Eckis advised that the Huntington Gate streets were dedicated and would
require Council approval to be made private. Also, the Saddlebrook project could not be
legally conditioned to use the Huntington Gate CC&R's.
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Rexford, to close the
public hearing and adopt Planning Resolution No. P-98-21, entitled "A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Poway, California Approving Tentative Tract Map 97-04
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Assessor's Parcel Number 314-031-06 & 39," as amended to include an emergency only
vehicle access gate at San Sebastian and no gate at Midland Rd. Motion carried 4-0 with
Councilmember Cafagna disqualified.
Concilmember Cafagna reentered the Council Chambers.
ITEM 3 (203-04)
VARIANCE 98-01
MINOR DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 98-05
APPLICANT: DAVID ALSTRAND
Mayor Higginson opened the public headng. Introduction by City Manager Bowersox. This
is a request to construct a 2,455 square foot, two story residence at 14689 Twin Peaks
Road in the hillside/ridgeline area. The application includes a vadance request to encroach
10 feet into the required 20 foot west only side yard setbacks and to allow a section of a
retaining wall to be eight feet in height when six feet is the maximum permitted. Director
of Planning Services Wright-Quastler provided a brief overview of the project and stated
that two additional conditions of approval were being added per discussion with Mr. Kane
and Mr. Alstrand on April 13, 1998. One, any modifications of access to existing
residences (14607, 14621, 14635 and 14637 Twin Peaks Road) shall be approved by the
existing owners prior to grading plan approval. Two, a guard rail shall be constructed
where the improved road embankment height exceeds 12 feet in height in accordance with
the San Diego Regional Standard M30 to M32, M36.
Speaking regarding the project:
Barbara Luena, 14612 Twin Peaks Rd., expressed concerns with the sewer line hook up
plans. They would prefer the lines go down Twin Peaks and if not and they had to go on
the easement, that a condition be added that their property would be fully restored
afterwards.
Harry Bloom 14621 Twin Peaks Rd., expressed concerns with potential damage to the
road while under construction.
David Alstrand, 23745 Moonglow Ct., applicant, thanked staff for their assistance.
Director of Planning Services Wright-Quastler stated that the concerns addressed could
be added as conditions of approval in the resolution.
Motion by Councilmember Cafagna, seconded by Councilmember Rexford, to close the
public hearing and adopt Planning Resolution No. P-98-22, entitled, "A Resolution of the
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City Council of the City of Poway, California Approving Variance 98-01 and Minor
Development Review 98-05 Assessors Parcel Number 321-250-09." Motion carried 4-1.
Councilmember Emery no.
ITEM 4 (203-02)
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 97-14
APPLICANT: MOHLING-HOYT
Mayor Higginson opened the public hearing. Introduction by City Manager Bowersox.
Director of Planning Services Wright-Quastler stated that the parcel set aside for
conserving biological habitat on Running Deer Trail north of Mina de Crc, was the first
official mitigation bank of Poway.
There was no one present wishing to speak.
Motion by Councilmember Goldby, seconded by Councilmember Rexford to close the
public hearing and adopt Planning Resolution No. P-98-23, entitled, "A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Poway, California Approving Tentative Parcel Map 97-14
Assessor's Parcel Number 278-200-24." Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 5 (203-24)
MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 98-02
APPLICANT: JIM PIVA
Mayor Higginson opened the public hearing and stated that the item needed to be removed
from the calendar and re-noticed for a new public hearing on May 12, 1998 to include a
request for a setback variance.
There was no one present wishing to speak.
Motion by Mayor Higginson, seconded by Councilmember Emery, to close the public
hearing and remove the item from the calendar. Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 6 (203-02)
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 98-04
APPLICANT: RANDALL FARRAR FOR JAMES & BETTY JEAN KRUEGER
Mayor Higginson opened the public hearing. Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. This
is a request to create two parcels from an existing 2.94 acre parcel at the northern terminus
of the new private easement road at the east terminus of Cinchring Drive.
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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-98-24, entitled, "A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Poway, California Approving Tentative Pamel Map 98-04 Assessor's
Parcel Number 323-071-15(Portion)." Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 7 (602-01 #277R)
12325 CROSTHWAITE CIRCLE
PERRY FALK, LEASE FOR AUTO STORAGE
Mayor Higginson opened the public headng. Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. This
is consideration of a lease with Perry Falk in a form acceptable to the Redevelopment
Agency Special Legal Counsel for storage of autos at the Materials Handling Yard, 12325
Crosthwaite Circle.
There was no one present wishing to speak.
Motion by Councilmember Goldby, seconded by Councilmember Emery, to authorize the
City Manager/Executive Director to execute a lease with Perry Falk. Motion carried
unanimously.
ITEM 8 (702-02)
JUNE 2, 1998 SPECIAL ELECTION
Mayor Higginson stated that this request is for approval of a work plan and appropriation
of $4,500 from the General Fund Reserve for a Public Education Program for Propositions
C and J pertaining to the 800 Megahertz Regional Communications System appearing on
the June 2, 1998 ballot.
Motion by Mayor Higginson, seconded by Councilmember Goldby, in favor of the proposed
work plan and appropriation of funds. Motion carried unanimously.
CITY MANAGERITEMS
24.
City Manager Bowersox stated that there had not been any additional expenditures.
He then requested and received concurrence for continued authorization to make
necessary emergency repairs to protect the public health and welfare of the City
under authority of Resolution No. 98-011. (601-04)
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MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL-INITIATED ITEMS
29.
Councilmember Rexford requested Council input/discussion regarding a
development moratorium within the 1-15 corridor proposed during San Diego County
Planning Commission hearing for 4S Ranch.
General discussion ensued. City Manager Bowersox stated that staff had been
requested to draft a resolution at the February 24, 1998 meeting, and it will be
brought back for approval on the April 21, 1998 agenda.
Consensus of the Council was that the resolution would clarify their position and no
additional action would not be necessary at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Higginson adjoumed the meeting at 8:43 p.m. on motion by Councilmember Emery,
seconded by Councilmember Rexford.
Lori/~. Peoples, Assistant ~;ity Clerk
City(if Poway
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