CC 2008 09-23
City of Poway, California
Minutes of the City Council
Regular Meeting
September 23, 2008
The September 23, 2008, Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Poway was
called to order at 7'05 p.m. by Mayor Cafagna at the Poway City Council Chambers, 13325
Civic Center Drive, Poway, California.
Councilmembers Present:
Merrilee Boyack, Bob Emery, Don Higginson, Betty Rexford, Mickey Cafagna
Staff Members Present
Rod Gould City Manager
Penny Riley Assistant City Manager
Usa Foster City Attorney
L. Diane Shea Interim City Clerk
Bob Manis Director of Development Services
Rober! Clark Director of Community Services
Kevin Haupt Director of Public Works
Tina White Director of Administrative Services
Dena Fuentes Director of Redevelopment Services
Mark Sanchez Director of Safety Services
Todd Frank Sheriffs Captain
Ashley Jones Management Analyst
June Dudas Assistant Director of Community Services
Frank Casteleneto City Engineer
OdaAudish Associate Planner
Zoubir Ouadah Traffic Engineer
Pledqe of Alleqiance:
Deputy Mayor Emery led the Pledge of Allegiance
City Councilmember Announcements
Poway Bob's Restaurant Review: Deputy Mayor Emery reviewed the House on the Hill
Restaurant located at 12440 Poway Road.
Pet of the Week by Councilmember Rexford. Councilmember Rexford introduced a
picture of Charlise, a female Shephard mix who is awaiting adoption at the Escondido
Humane Society The Adoption Counselor can be reached at (760)888-2247
Public Oral Communications
Dee Fleischman asked whether the Pepper Tree at the Hamburger Factory would be kept.
Staff confirmed the tree will remain.
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Continued Public Hearin!ls
1 Ordinance No 678 - Second Reading, Entitled. "An Ordinance of the City of Poway,
California, Amending Poway Municipal Code Section 1032.010 Regarding Speed
Limits and Adopting the 2008 Engineering and Traffic Survey" (0850-65)
Bob Manis, Director of Development Services, presented the staff report. On
September 9, 2008, the City Council introduced and held the first reading of
Ordinance No 678. All Councilmembers were present, except Mayor Cafagna. No
public testimony was received at that time
There were no public speakers on this item.
City Council Action: Motion by Councilmember Rexford and seconded by Deputy
Mayor Emery to close the public hearing, waive further reading, and adopt
Ordinance No 678 by a roll call vote Motion carried unanimously by a roll call
vote.
Public Hearin!ls
2. Ordinance No. 679 - First Reading, Entitled:"An Ordinance of the City of Poway,
California, Amending Chapters 1704, 1708 and 17.52 Pertaining to Accessory
Buildings and Structures (ZOA 08-02) " (0210-80)
City Council Action: At the request of staff, this item was continued to the City
Council meeting of October 7, 2008, to allow adequate time for staff to further
analyze the proposed amendment. Motion by Deputy Mayor Emery and seconded
by Councilmember Rexford to continue the item. Motion carried unanimously.
3 Ordinance No 680 - First Reading, Entitled; "An Ordinance of the City of Poway,
California, Amending Chapter 13.24 of the Poway Municipal Code by Amending
Section 13.24030 Concerning Reimbursement for Permanent Improvements."
(0490-15)
Lisa Foster, City Attorney, proYided the agenda report. The proposed ordinance
amending Poway Municipal Code Chapter 13.24 would allow developers a longer
period of time to apply to the City fora reimbursement agreement when they are
building permanent improvements for the benefit of the public or other properties.
Chapter 13.24 currently requires that the reimbursement agreement application be
made prior to the commencement of construction. This amendment would allow the
application to be submitted any time prior to the City acceptance of the
improvements.
There were no public speakers on this item.
City Council Action: Motion by Councilrnember Rexford and seconded by Deputy
Mayor Emery, to waive further reading of the Ordinance, and continue the public
hearing to October 7, 2008, for the second reading and adoption of the Ordinance.
Motion carried unanimously.
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4 First Quarter Budget Review and Proposed Reductions to FY 2008-09 Operating
Budgets. (0400-45)
City Manager Rod Gould gave the staff report. This report addresses the first
quarter of FY 2008-09, and calls for additional reductions to operating expenditures
to ensure a balanced General Fund The books have been closed on the FY 2007-
2008 and reflects a $2 million dollar savings He requests that the savings be added
to two accounts. (1) Street Maintenance Operating Fund and (2) Pension
Stabilization Fund.
Dave Grosch opposed reductions to the children's programs and the ARC contract.
He suggested ways for Council to reduce budgets in the Legislative Services
Department.
Joe St. Lucas asked that Council not eliminate the Employee Wellness
Reimbursement program citing its benefits.
Susan Sheldon opposed the reduction in library funding.
City Council Action: Motion by Deputy MayorNice Chair Emery and seconded by
Councilmember/Director Rexford to close the public hearing, and adopt the
Resolution Nos. 08-074, entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Poway, California, Approving Amendments to the City's Financial Program for Fiscal
Year 2008-2009," and R-08-11 "A Resolution of the Poway Redevelopment Agency
Approving Amendments to the Agency's Financial Program for Fiscal Year 2008-
2009 " as amended Motion carried unanimously.
Staff Reports
5 Current Status of the Proposed Ballot Measure to Improve and Enhance
Firefighting Resources and Services through the Adoption of a Regional and
Local Fire Protection Parcel Tax and Funding Plan and a Resolution in Support of
the Local Fire Protection Parcel Tax and Funding Plan. (0740-55)
Mark Sanchez, Director of Safety Services presented the staff report. On January
29, 2008, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors established the Regional Fire
Protection Committee to advise them on the steps the County could take to ensure
that the region is fully prepared when the next wildfire strikes. On July 22, 2008, the
Board received the committee's final report that recommended that they place a
ballot measure on the November 4, 2008, ballot asking voters to approve an
ordinance providing for a regional and local fire protection parcel tax and funding
plan.
There were no public speakers on this item.
City Council Action: Motion by Deputy Mayor Emery and seconded by
Councilmember Higginson to adopt Resolution No 08-075, entitled, "A Resolution of
the City Council of the City of Poway, California, Supporting the San Diego County
Regional Fire Protection Agency Property Tax Ordinance." Motion carried
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6 Hillside/Ridgeline Minor Development Review Application 08-47WCF, Bruce and
Allison Dahlgren, Applicants A request to construct a 6-foot-high retaining wall and
perform associated grading on a Witch Creek Fire impacted property located at
13210 Highlands Ranch Road within the Rural Residential C Zone. APN 272-761-
46 (0200-25)
Oda Audish, Associate Planner, prepared the staff report. The Dahlgren family lost
their home in the Witch Creek Fire in October 2007 They are requesting approval
to construct a 6-foot-high retaining wall and perform associated grading on the 2.6-
acre property in order to provide the 30-foot setback from top-of-slope to a two-story
structure as required by the newly adopted Wildland Urban Interface Code. The
replacement home is currently under construction. City Council approval is required
because the property is within the Hillside/Ridgeline review area.
There were no public speakers on this item.
City Council Action: Motion by Deputy Mayor Emery and seconded by
Councilmember Boyack to adopt Resolution No P-08-22, entitled, "A Resolution of
the City Council of the City of Poway, California, Approving Hillside/Ridgeline Minor
Development Review Application 08-47WCF Assessor's Parcel Number 272-761-
46" Motion carried unanimously.
Consent Calendar - Notice to Public
Motion by Councilmember Rexford and seconded by Councilmember Boyack to approve
the Consent Calendar consisting of Items 7 through 12, in one motion by the Council
without discussion. Motion carried unanimously.
7 Ratification of Warrant Register for the Period August 18 through August 22, 2008
and August 25 through August 29, 2008. (0475-20)
8 Award of Bid for Fire Station #2 Sewer Connection Project (CIP #1552), Bid No. 09-
002, to Scott Michael, Inc., the Lowest Responsible Bidder in the Amount of
$64,570.74 (0700-10)
9 Approval of the Dissolution of the Performing Arts Advisory Committee.
(0120-10)
10 Approval of the Animal Control Services Contract with Escondido Humane Society
(0700-10)
11 Adopt Resolution No 08-073; Entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Poway, California, Approving the Application for a Public Display of Pyrotechnics for
Poway High School Homecoming 2008." (0210-60)
12. Receive Report of Emergency Repair Expenditures Pertaining to the Witch Creek
Fire and Continue the City Manager's Authorization to Make the Necessary
Emergency Repairs Under Authority of Resolution No 07-079, Adopted on October
25, 2007 (Requires a 4/5ths vote) (0320-30)
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City Manager Items
13 Mr Gould announced the appointment of Linda A. Troyan, MMC, as the City of
Poway's new City Clerk. She will begin on October 14,2008
City Attorney Items
14 CLOSED SESSION'
A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
AUTHORITY Gov Code Sec. 54957 6
CITY'S NEGOTIATOR. Rod Gould, City Manager
EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION. Poway Firefighters' Association
City Attorney Lisa Foster requested a closed session on the matter
Mayor Cafa9na called for a Closed Session at 8:50 p.m. as requested by City Attorney
Foster and the City Council adjourned into Closed Session,
Mayor and City Council-Initiated Items
18 MERRILEE BOYACK
Councilmember Boyack would like the City Council to look at an 11 30 p.m.
curfew for 14-18 year olds, so they have time to travel home from evening
events. City Manager Gould stated staff will provide the City Council with more
information on the curfew law
Call to Order and Adiournment
The City Council Adjourned. into closed session at 8'50 p.m. At 9'10 p.m., the City Council
returned to Open Session with no reportable action taken.
Mayor Cafagna adjourned the meeting at 9'11 p.m.
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City of Poway, California
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