CC 1998 06-16 CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 16, 1998
The June 16, 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
Peggy Stewart
Bob Thomas
Mark Weston
Stephen Streeter
Randy Williams
Warren Shafer
Leonard Zuniga
Penny Riley
Patrick Foley
City Manager
Assistant City Clerk
City Attorney
Director of Administrative Services
Director of Community Services
Director of Engineering Services
Acting Director of Planning Services
Director of Public Services
Director of Redevelopment Services
SherifFs Lieutenant
Assistant to the City Manager
Senior Management Analyst
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Deputy Mayor Goldby led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Higginson presented a 20 year Employee Service Award to Edward "Kevin"
O'Reilly - Water Treatment Plant Operator II1.
Mayor Higginson presented Certificates of Appreciation to Douglas E. Barnhart,
Brian Cahill and Laurel Nelson for the Library Project.
Four $1,000 grants, funding provided by Braemar Properties, Robert Lichter, owner
of Creekside Plaza were presented as follows:
Creekside Plaza Scholarship to Kara Foote by Mayor Don Higginson.
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Creekside Citizenship Award to Jason Schultz by Deputy Mayor Jay Goldby.
William Foster Jensen Scholarship to Maren Mangum by Councilmember Mickey
Cafagna.
For Parents' and Kids' Sake by Councilmember Bob Emery.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Eamon H. Kavanagh, 13243 Evanston Dr. requested Council look into the designation of
the Otis Ranch as a Historic Site.
Linda Seefeldt, 15696 Oakstand Rd., requested assistance with a neighborhood parking
problem on Oakstand and Yellowthroat Roads.
Donald Park, San Diego, requested the Poway High School Field be designated as
Christopher Lydon Field in honor of a past student/resident who as a California Highway
Patrol Officer, recently lost his life in the line of duty.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Cafagna requested Item 11 be pulled from the Consent Calendar. Motion
by Emery, seconded by Councilmember Goldby, to approve the remainder of the Consent
Calendar as follows:
Ratification of Warrant Register for period of May 18-22 and May 25-29, 1998.
(401-10)
Approval of Minutes - City Council
April7,1998
May 19,1998
May 26,1998
June 2,1998
June 9,1998
- Cancelled Meeting
- Regular Meeting
- Cancelled Meeting
- Regular Meeting
- Cancelled Meeting
12.
Acceptance of Lowest Responsible Bid for the Wastewater Collection Access
Manhole Rehabilitation program in the amount of $147,470 to Sancon Engineering
II, Inc. (602-01 #1254)
13. This item was pulled from Consent and placed as Item 7.1 under Staff Reports.
14.
Acceptance of the Pomerado Road Bike Lane and Oveday Project (#1240) from
Castello, Inc. (602-01 #1214)
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15.
Award of Bid for the Oveday Program, 1998/1999 Street Maintenance Program to
SRM Contracting & Paving in the amount of $1,920,616.53. (602-01 #1257)
16.
Resolution No. 98-060, Authorizing Acceptance of Funds Awarded by California
Integrated Waste Management Board for Regional Used Oil/Household Hazardous
Waste Grants with the Cities of Vista and Encinitas Respectively. (401-30)
17.
Extension of Cooperative Agreement Between the State Department of Fish and
Game and the City of Poway for the Operation and Maintenance of Blue Sky
Ecological Reserve. (602-01 #987)
18. This item was pulled from Consent and placed as Item 7.2 under Staff Reports.
Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 1 (203-08)
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 91-08M(2) MODIFICATION
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 98-16
APPLICANT: COUNTRY MONTESSORI SCHOOL
Mayor Higginson opened the public hearing. Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. This
is a request to add a 2,880 square foot modular classroom to the two acre school complex
located at 12642 Monte Vista Road and to increase the limit for the maximum student
enrollment from 150 to 180.
Speaking in opposition to staff recommendation:
Joe Thomas, 12714 Via La Gardenia, submitted a petition signed by 27 neighbors
expressing concerns with noise, air conditioner noise and potential traffic problems.
Speaking in support of staff recommendation:
Dorothy Gesick, 16610 Sagewood Ln., Administrator of Country Montessod School.
Motion by Councilmember Cafagna, seconded by Councilmember Rexford, to continue the
public hearing to June 30, 1998 to allow the school and neighbors to meet and resolve and
conflicts. Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 2 (203-02)
VARIANCE 98-09
APPLICANT: STAN RATYCZ AND MARGARET ZAJDEL
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Mayor Higginson opened the public headng. Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. This
is a request to allow a house to observe a 15 foot setback when 20 feet is required at
17952 Highlands Ranch Place.
Speaking in opposition to staff recommendation:
Stan Drake, 13210 Highlands Ranch Rd.
Mrs. Bifone, 17982 Highlands Ranch PI.
Speaking in support of staff recommendation:
Stan Ratycz and Margaret Zajdel, 13334 Carriage Heights Cir.
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Mayor Higginson to close the public
hearing and adopt Planning Resolution approving with conditions. Motion failed 3-2,
Councilmembers Cafagna, Goldby and Rexford voting "no".
General discussion ensued. City Manager Bowersox explained that staff had discovered
the error not the developer.
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Mayor Higginson to close the public
hearing and adopt Planning Resolution No. P-98-34, entitled, "A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Poway, California Approving Variance 98-09 Assessor's Parcel
Number 272-761-44." Motion carried 4-1, Councilmember Goldby voting "no".
ITEM 3 (203-21)
AMENDMENT
POWAY ROAD SPECIFIC PLAN
Mayor Higginson opened the public hearing. Introduction by City Manager Bowersox. Staff
report by Acting Planning Services Director Streeter. This is an amendment to the Poway
Road Specific Plan concerning design standards for automobile dealerships including the
addition of architectural guidelines and improvements within the public right-of-way.
There was no one present wishing to speak.
Councilmember Emery expressed concerns with potential safety issues involving the use
of care on the median.
Motion by Councilmember Goldby, seconded by Mayor Higginson, to close the public
hearing and adopt Resolution No. 98-061, entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the
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City of Poway, California Amending the Poway Road Specific Plan (SPA 95-01A)," as
modified to eliminate the placement of autos in the median. Motion carried 4-1 with
Councilmember Emery voting "no".
ITEM 4 (701-04)
ORDINANCE NO. 498 - SECOND READING
ZONE CHANGE 98-01C
Mayor Higginson read the title of the ordinance as follows:
Ordinance No. 498, entitled, "An Ordinance of the City of Poway, California Changing the
Zoning Classification of Certain Properties (ZC 98-01C)."
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. This is the second reading of an ordinance which
redesignates parcels from Land Use categories Rural ResidentiaI-A and Rural Residential-
B to Open Space-Resource Management.
There was no one present wishing to speak.
Motion by Councilmember Goldby, seconded by Councilmember Rexford, to waive further
reading and adopt Ordinance No. 498. Motion carried unanimously (roll call vote).
ITEM 5 (1110-07)
STREET NAME CHANGE 98-03
OLIVE TREE LANE TO GOLDEN WAY
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. This is a City initiated request to change the name
of the segment of Olive Tree Lane South of Poway Road to Golden Way and to close
access from Poway Road to Golden Way via its former street alignment.
Motion by Councilmember Goldby, seconded by Councilmember Cafagna, to adopt
Planning Resolution No. 98-35, entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Poway, California Approving Street Name Change 98-03 Assessor's Parcel Number 323-
270-51." Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 6 (203-10)
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 97-29 MODIFICATION
APPLICANT: OLD COACH COLLECTION/GREYSTONE HOMES
Introduction by City Manager Bowersox. Staff report by Acting Planning Services Director
Streeter. This is a request to approve a detached two car garage for Lot 17 and to
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substitute a two-story home for a one-story home on Lot 20, located at 13630 and 13660
White Wood Canyon, west of Butterfield Trail, North Poway.
Motion by Councilmember Cafagna, seconded by Mayor Higginson, to adopt Planning
Resolution No. P-98-36, entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Poway,
California Approving Development Review 97-29 Modification and Rescinding Resolution
No. P-97-55 Assessor's Parcel Numbers 277-190-03 & 06." Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 7 (203-07)
TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 98-30
APPLICANT: POWAY HUNDAI
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. This is a request to establish a temporary site for
an auto dealership, including a modular sales building and temporary lighting at 13631
Poway Road.
Speaking to the item:
Joe St. Lucas, President of the Westgate Homeowners Association made inquiry
regarding lighting, noise, security, delivery schedules and the use of generators.
Darwin Daniel, 13028 Fairgate, inquired as to where the deliveries would be made.
Joann Bradley, inquired as to whether the walls would be built prior to construction.
Matt Travis, applicant, responded to the questions of the speakers.
Motion by Councilmember Goldby, seconded by Councilmember Cafagna, to adopt
Planning Resolution No. P-98-37, entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Poway, California Approving Temporary Use Permit 98-30 Assessor's Parcel Number 317-
190-44." Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 7.1 (602-01 #1255)
COMMONWEALTH ENERGY CORPORATION
NEW ENERGY VENTURES (602-01 #1256)
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Rexford, to adopt
Resolution No. 98-062, entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Poway,
California, Authorizing the Execution of Memorandums of Agreement with Association of
California Water Agencies (New Energy Ventures) and San Diego Area Governments
(Commonwealth Energy Corporation ) for Joint Powers Participation in Discounted Electric
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Power Consortia." Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 7.2 (602-01 #1258)
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION
Motion by Mayor Higginson, seconded by Councilmember Goldby, to adopt Resolution No.
98-062, entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Poway, California Finding
and Declaring the Existence of an Emergency Within the City and Suspending Notice and
Bidding Requirements in Connection with the Provision of Household Hazardous Waste
Collection Services." Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 11 (602-01 #268R)
LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING FUND
DAVID PAUL ROSEN & ASSOCIATES
Staff report by Redevelopment Agency Director Shafer. DRA provided assistance with the
developer selection process for the Brookview Senior Housing site, and would provide
valuable assistance in negotiating and structuring a Disposition and Development
Agreement. They will also participate in the discussions with the Retirement Housing
Foundation on the potential development of the Gateway Park Road site. Their scope
would include performing market studies and proforma analyses, participating in
negotiations and the developer selection process and in structuring the Agency's
affordable housing program to insure the maximum leverage of the Agency's Housing Fund
monies. All work and billings are reviewed by management. Approval of this item would
result in an appropriation of $90,000 from the Agency's Low and Moderate Income
Housing Fund.
Motion by Councilmember Goldby, seconded by Councilmember Emery, to adopt
Resolution No. 98-064, entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Poway
Finding that the Expenditure of Redevelopment Agency Housing Funds to Purse the
Development of Affordable Housing Outside the Project Area Benefits the Redevelopment
Project" and Resolution No. R-98-11, entitled, "A Resolution of the Poway Redevelopment
Agency Appropriating Funds and Finding that the Expenditure of Said Funds to Pursue the
Development of Affordable Housing Outside the Project Area Benefits the Redevelopment
Project." Motion carried unanimously.
CITY MANAGERITEMS
City Manager Bowersox presented to the Council an award received by the Engineering
Department entitled, "Outstanding Civil Engineering Project Award" from the American
Society of Civil Engineers, San Diego Chapter for Roads and Highways, for the Scripps
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Poway Parkway Project.
City Manager Bowersox then announced that Director of Engineering Services Weston had
submitted his resignation. He has accepted the position of Engineering Director for Helix
Water District in pursuit of his career goal to be General Manager of a water district. His
last day with Poway will be July 2, 1998.
CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
City Attorney Eckis stated that Council had been given the Amicus Brief pertaining to the
Poway Property Owners Group vs. The City of Poway and the California Department of
Fish and Game.
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL-INITIATED ITEMS
22. Councilmember Emery requested staff look into the lighting impacts on Poway Road
and Mt. Palomar from the new library street lights.
25.
Mayor Higginson requested a Closed Session for Public Employee Performance
Evaluation under Government Code Section 54957, Position Title: City Manager.
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Higginson called for a closed session at 9:20 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Higginson called the meeting back to order at 11:00 p.m. with all members present.
The meeting was adjourned on motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by
Councilmember Cafagna.
Lo~/~ne Peoples, Assistant (~ity Clerk
City of Poway
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