CC 1998 10-27 CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 27, 1998
The October 27, 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 Anne Peoples
Steve Eckis
Peggy Stewart
Bob Thomas
Javid Siminou
Reba Wright-Quastler
Warren Shafer
Mark Sanchez
John Tenwolde
Penny Riley
Peter Moote
Glenn O'Grady
City Manager
City Clerk
City Attorney
Director of Administrative Services
Director of Community Services
Acting Director of Engineering Services
Director of Planning Services
Director of Redevelopment Services
Director of Safety Services
Sheriff's Captain
Assistant to the City Manager
Deputy Director of Administrative Services
Computer Services Manager
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Coyote Den Pack 608 presented colors.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Higginson explained the procedure for Public Oral Communications. There was no
one present wishing to speak.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Deputy Mayor Goldby, seconded by Councilmember Emery, to approve the
Consent Calendar, as follows:
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4. Ratification of Warrant Registers for the period of October 5-9, 1998. (401-10)
5. Approval of Investment Report for period ending September 30, 1998. (408-01)
Adoption of Resolution No. R-98-15 - Finding that Planning and Administrative
Costs Charged to the Housing Fund in FY 1997-98 Were Necessary to Increase,
Improve and Preserve the Supply of Low-And Moderate-Income Housing; and
Resolution No. 98-102 - Finding that Housing Fund Monies Used Outside the
Project Area For Planning and Administrative Costs in FY 1997-98 Were of Benefit
to the Project Area. (401-22R)
Approval of Parcel Map for Tentative Parcel Map 97-11, Drisdan, Inc., creating two
lots on 3.798 acres at the south side of Danielson Street at its intersection with
Stowe Drive. (203-02)
Award of Contract for Weingart Senior Center New Telephone System to
Communications Plus in the amount of $ 27,309. (602-01 #1285)
Approval of Agreement with SKS, Inc. to Provide Alternate Fuel Services for City
Vehicles. (602-01 #1286)
10.
Adoption of Planning Resolution No. P-98-60, entitled, "A Resolution of the City of
Poway, California Approving Temporary Use Permit 98-71 ," for the Fall Fest Street
Fair on Sunday, November 8,1998 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Midland Road between
Poway Road and Hilleary Place, Poway Chamber of Commerce, applicant.
(203-07)
11.
Approval of Request for Lighting Modification/Exemption LE 98-01, by Tosco/Circle
K, applicants for the exterior lighting at the Circle K Store #2971 located at 14147
Twin Peaks Road (Iow to High Pressure Sodium Lamps) (VAR 98-02). Planning
Resolution No. P-98-61. (203-04)
12.
Receive and file Status Report regarding staff approval of Development Reviews
in the South Poway Business Park. (203-14)
13.
Approval of Consideration of a Request by Retirement Housing Foundation through
the California Statewide Communities Development Authority to refinance the
existing debt for the Gateway Development. (CUP 83-04) (203-08)
14.
Award of Bid for the Public Services Operations Center Building Renovation Project
(#1718) to Stevens Construction in the amount of $244,086 and Appropriation of
Funds. (Continued from October 20, 1998, Item 13). (602-01 #1281)
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15.
Appropriation of Funds for Maintenance and Operation of Goodan Ranch.
(401-13)
15.1 Status report for illegal encampment activities for third quarter of 1998. (704-10)
15.2 Award of Bid for Various Storm Drain Improvements (#1429) to Kay Construction
Company in the amount of $268,920. (602-01 #1287)
15.3
Acceptance of the Construction of the Poway Library, Sheriff's Station and Bus
Shelter Project (#5514, #1523 and #1225)from Kvaas Construction Company.
(602-01 #1190)
15.4 Request from the City of Angels for financial support for defense of Fukuda v.
City of Angels Camp. (401-13)
Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 1 (203-01)
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 97-04R
APPLICANT: SADDLEBROOK ESTATES, AMES CONTRACTING
Councilmember Cafagna disqualified himself from participation on this item. Mayor
Higginson opened the public hearing.
Introduction by City Manager Bowersox. Staff report by Director of Planning Services
Wright-Quastler. This is a request for approval of revised pad elevations for five lots of
fifteen lots of one acre minimum plus one open space lot of + 25 acres on a 50 acre parcel
located 200 feet + south of Del Poniente Road/Midland Road.
The following person was present wishing to speak:
Sue Harman, 13711 Del Poniente Rd. spoke in opposition to the proposed increase
in lot elevation.
Director of Planning Services Wright-Quastler suggested the addition of a condition to
require the review by the Council of each house as they are proposed.
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Rexford, to close the
public hearing and adopt Planning Resolution No. 98-62 with the added condition of
approval as recommended by staff. Motion carried 4-0, with Councilmember Cafagna
disqualified.
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ITEM 2 (602-01 #1050)
YMCA PRYDE PROGRAM/STREET SAFE PROGRAM
Introduction by City Manager Bowersox. Director of Community Services Bob Thomas
presented an overview of the staff report. In June of 1998, Council approved an allocation
of funds to support the YMCA PRYDE Program at Meadowbrook Middle School for fiscal
year 1998-99. The PRYDE Program operates in conjunction with the Boys and Girls Club
Street Safe Program providing afterschool activities, outreach, structured recreation, and
preventive education. There are over 120 youth enrolled in the program.
Steve Amick, YMCA PRYDE Director, thanked Council for their support and introduced two
youth participants who described their activities and what they liked about the program.
Consensus of the Council was to receive and file the report.
ITEM 3 (204-02)
YEAR 2000 STATUS REPORT
Introduction by City Manager Bowersox. Overview of staff report by Administrative
Services Director Stewart. The report presented comprises staff's efforts to review all City
systems for potential problems, identify remedial actions required, and quantify the costs
involved. It also addresses Year 2000 readiness of critical service providers to the City of
Poway. An initial appropriation of $50,000 for contract technical assistance is requested
and additional costs for upgrade or replacement of any noncompliant systems or
equipment will be determined through the course of study.
Deputy Mayor Goldby suggested the placement of an article in Poway Today to keep the
general public informed.
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Rexford, to authorize the
appropriation of $50,000 for contract technical assistance with the Year 2000 project and
authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract(s) for those services. Motion carried
unanimously.
CITY MANAGER ITEMS
16. City Manger Bowersox introduced the new Captain, John Tenwolde, of the Poway
Sheriffs Station.
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MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL-INITIATED ITEMS
20.
Deputy Mayor Goldby stated that he had attended the "Red Ribbon" kick-off
ceremony on behalf of the Mayor with school principals and PTA members, and
thanked Greystone Homes for purchasing the ribbons and distributing them to the
schools.
21.
BETTY REXFORD
A. Review traffic speed and enforcement in the City of Poway.
(1160-01)
Councilmember Rexford stated she had received numerous comments/concerns
regarding traffic speeds through residential areas and requested consensus of
Council to have staff review the speed limits and put traffic officers where needed.
Deputy Mayor Goldby suggested staff look into acquiring an additional radar trailer.
Consensus of the Council was given.
Councilmember Rexford also requested staff look into and provide
information to citizens, perhaps in Poway Today, regarding "slamming" - the
changing of a persons long distance carrier without their permission.
22.
DON HIGGINSON
A. A request for concurrence to hold a pre-development conference regarding
a revised skate park conceptual site plan at the North County Soccer Park
at 14530 Espola Road, Anton Simson, et al., Owner/Applicant and YMCA,
Applicant on November 12, 1998. (203-18)
Council concurred to hold a pre-development conference.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Higginson adjourned the meeting at 7:38 p.m. on motion by Councilmember
Rexford, seconded by Councilmember Cafagna.
Lo'-~i ~nne Peoples, City ~lerk
City of Poway
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