CC 1998 11-17 CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 17, 1998
The November 17, 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
Bob Emery, Jay Goldby, Betty Rexford, Don Higginson
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT AT ROLL CALL
Mickey Cafagna
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
Steve Streeter
James Lyon
Sherrie Worrell
Patrick Foley
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
Principal Planner
Assistant Planner
Deputy City Clerk
Senior Management Analyst
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Deputy Mayor Goldby led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS
An overview of 1-15 Corridor Major Investment Study Draft Phase 2 Report: Short to Mid-
Term Improvement Plan, presented by Dave Schumacher, MTDB Project Manager for the
I-15 Corridor Study. (1110-09)
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PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Higginson explained the procedure for Public Oral Communications. There was no
one present wishing to be heard.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Deputy Mayor Goldby, seconded by Councilmember Emery, to approve the
Consent Calendar, as follows:
2. Ratification of Warrant Registers for the period of October 26-30, 1998. (401-10)
Approval of Minutes - City Council
October 27, 1998 - Regular Meeting
November 3, 1998 - Canceled Meeting
Adoption of Resolution No. 98-103, entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the
City of Poway, California, Establishing All Way Stop Controls at Avenida Florencia
and Camino del Valle." (1160-01)
Adoption of Resolution No. 98-104, entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the
City of Poway, California, Ordering the Summary Vacation of an Irrevocable Offer
of Dedication of Portions of Tannin Drive and Edina Way for Roadway Purposes,
Slope Rights and Drainage Easements, and a Clear Space Easement Within Parcel
2 of Parcel Map 10823 (Vacation 98-02)." (1002-06)
Approval of a Consultant Agreement Between the Poway Redevelopment Agency
and Nolte and Associates, Inc. for Poway Royal Estates Mobilehome Park Sewer
Maintenance/Management Analysis. (602-01 #283R)
7.1,
Award of Contract for Janitorial Services to VIP Janitorial Service for City of Poway
Facilities in the amount of $188,354 for 19 months, and Appropriation of Funds.
(601-02 #1291)
Motion carried 4-0 with Councilmember Cafagna absent.
ITEM I (401-30)
CDBG ALLOCATION FOR 1999-2000
Mayor Higginson opened the public hearing. Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. The
City receives an annual allocation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds
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and staff has prepared a proposal for the use of the 25th year funding. The projects
recommended are affordable housing assistance and referral program ($17,000); CDBG
housing rehabilitation program ($120,000); and Community Park accessible playground
equipment project ($72,907).
There was no one present wishing to speak.
Motion by Deputy Mayor Goldby, seconded by Councilmember Rexford to close the public
hearing, allocate the $209,907 in funding to the three projects; and authorize the City
Manager to execute contracts with the County of San Diego for management and
implementation of the CDBG projects. Motion carried 4-0 with Councilmember Cafagna
absent.
CITY MANAGER ITEMS
8. City Manager Bowersox introduced newly hired Deputy City Clerk Sherrie Worrell.
CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
City Attorney Eckis requested a closed session under Government Code Section
54957 to consider appointment of public employees for the Development Services
Director, stating that the one for Director of Public Services need not be held. He
then stated that he had received information regarding the settlement of the case
of Stull vs. Bank of Amedca and would be scheduling it for a future meeting. Also,
that he had joined the City in two Amicus Briefs' - 1 ) Edward's vs. The City of Santa
Barbara which involves a federal challenge to a statute which prevents picketing on
private property (within 8 feet of driveways to medical buildings or places of
worship); and 2) the Sierra Club vs. San Joaquin - LAFCO. This is an exhaustion
of administrative remedies case that will ask the Supreme Court whether a division
that requires an unhappy applicant to seek reconsideration where reconsideration
is one of the rights an applicant has must be sought as part of the exhaustion of
their administrative remedies so that they may then file a lawsuit.
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL- INITIATED ITEMS
11A.
Councilmember Emery explained that although the City has a plan for Old Poway
Park up to a point, consideration needs to be given for long range plans such as
size/expansion before all land options are gone.
Mayor Higginson inquired as to what portions of the original 3 phase plan had not
been completed. City Manager Bowersox responded that the Train Depot area was
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the only phase not yet completed and that the Midland Railway group was bringing
forward a plan to put in the turntable along with a few other items which would
require a modification to the Conditional Use Permit.
Kevin McNamara and his design team, made a brief verbal and poster board
presentation on their plans for the property they own across the street from and next
to Old Poway Park. The plan included the incorporation of the current Farmer's
Market into a "town square" theme complete with citrus trees in the parking lots to
represent the orchards which were prevalent in the area years ago.
General discussion ensued.
Consensus of the Council was to have staff, comprised of the Planning,
Redevelopment, and Community Services Departments and Councilmembers
Cafagna and Emery, work with Mr. McNamara and his team on the overall area
planning project of Old Poway Park.
14A. Mayor Higginson appointed Leisl Sanchez to the Performing Arts Advisory
Committee.
14B (203-18)
PRE-DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE
NORTH COUNTY SOCCER PARK/YMCA
SKATE PARK
City Manager Bowersox stated that this was a pre-development conference regarding a
revised skate park conceptual site plan at the North County Soccer Park located at 14530
Espola Road, Anton Simson etal, owner/applicant and YMCA, applicant.
Community Services Director Thomas stated that two neighborhood meetings had been
conducted by the applicant at which staff was present. Concerns expressed by the
neighborhood included, increased traffic, noise, light, vandalism and equestrian concerns.
Mr. Simson made a verbal and poster board presentation of the site. After the
neighborhood meetings, they pulled the parking back from Ezra lane and left the current
grass space. Their proposal requires City financial assistance with the creation of the
skate park. They will be creating a full size soccer court as well as upgrading to the current
building/facilities. They have also allowed room behind the proposed skate park for an
optional dirt track as this area is away from any equestrian trails. The parking would be
increased by 40 spaces. A study of Kit Carson Skate Park in Escondido, has shown that
the users come in waves, most are dropped off. Aisc sound levels are lower than soccer
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arenas as thero is no audience or whistles.
The following persons were present and spoke in opposition to the proposal:
Janice Kall, 14153 Ezra Lane, stated she thought the concept was good but not the
location.
Adrienne Regard, 14908 Espola, expressed concerns with the density of the
proposal on the property.
Council concurred that the use of City funds would be appropriate, however
Councilmember Emery expressed concerns with the location and its proximity to
equestrian uses; all expressed the need for the applicant to address parking,
security, potential equestrian conflicts and the need to continue to work with the
neighbors.
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Higginson called for closed session at 9:03 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Higginson adjourned the meeting at 9:20 p.m. on motion by Councilmember Emery,
seconded by Deputy Mayor Goldby.
Loril~,nne Peoples, City Cler~,
City of Poway
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