CC 1999 02-09 CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 9, 1999
The February 9, 1999, regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Poway, was
called to order at 7:00 p.m., by Mayor Cafagna at the City Council Chambers, 13325 Civic
Center Drive, Poway, California.
COUNCILMEMBERSPRESENT AT ROLLCALL
Bob Emery, Don Higginson, Betty Rexford, Mickey Cafagna
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT AT ROLL CALL
Jay Goldby
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
James Bowersox
Lori Anne Peoples
Tamara Smith
Penny Riley
Peggy Stewart
Bob Thomas
Javid Siminou
Ron Ballard
Mark Sanchez
Warren Shafer
John Tenwolde
Steve Streeter
Scott Nespor
City Manager
City Clerk
Assistant City Attorney
Deputy City Manager
Director of Administrative Services
Director of Community Services
Acting Director of Engineering Services
Interim Director of Planning Services
Director of Safety Services
Director of Redevelopment Services
Sheriff's Captain
Principal Planner
Management Assistant
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Deputy Mayor Emery led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Cafagna, assisted by Councilmember Rexford, presented Certificates of
Appreciation to Past Committee Members: Leona Des Plantes-Janis and Dr. Frank
Goldsmith - Performing Arts Advisory Committee; Lora Kammler, Juanita Kinyon and
Howard Maher - Housing Commission and Roger Willoughby - Redevelopment & Housing
Advisory Committee.
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PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Cafagna explained the procedure for Public Oral Communications. There was no
one present wishing to speak.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Cafagna requested Item 7 be pulled from the Consent Calendar for discussion.
Motion by Deputy Mayor Emery, seconded by Councilmember Rexford, to approve the
Consent Calendar as follows:
4. Ratification of Warrant Register for the period of January 18-22, 1999. (401-10)
Approval of Minutes - City Council
January 19, 1999 - Regular Meeting
Appropriation of $37,000 from Fund 714 (Public, Educational, and Governmental
- PEG) to continue Operating the City's Access Channel and Electronic Bulletin
Board System. (1206-04)
Adoption of Planning Resolution No. P-99-12 - Approval of Minor Development
Review 98-98, Mark Radford, Applicant: A request to construct a 4,390 sq. ft. house
on a 4.42 acre site located on the south side of Eucalyptus Heights Rd., west of
Mina de Oro Rd. (203-10)
Motion carried 4-0, with Councilmember Goldby absent.
Mayor Cafagna requested Item 16A be heard at this time.
ITEM 16A (1501-00)
HELICOPTER FLIGHT PATTERN
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR
Mayor Cafagna stated that he had requested this item be placed on the agenda due to
numerous citizen complaints received regarding the impact of the Marine helicopter
operations. Complaints have been received regarding extreme noise and vibrations at the
time of flight and safety concerns have also been expressed. Staff will be compiling
complaint statistics and providing a monthly statistical contact report to the Commandant
of the U.S. Marine Corps. Council will contact elected officials and provide copies of the
resolution to military officials expressing the Council's concerns about rotary-wing flight
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operations and Planning Services staff will continue to attend the monthly Community
Leaders Forum held at MCAS Miramar. Additionally, staff is recommending that a
resolution be adopted petitioning the Secretary of the U.S. Navy Department and the
Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps to take action to:
Eliminate or substantially reduce the ground controlled approach (GCA) box
pattern flights over the City of Poway and other heavily populated areas.
Shift or eliminate the 1-15 Instrument Flight rules (IFR) arrival route to avoid
overflying Poway.
Take other measures to reduce the frequency and intensity of the exposure
of Poway residents to the noise impacts and potential accidents of Miramar-
based helicopters.
Speaking in support of the item were:
Mehdi Kazem-Zadeh, 13327 Arroya Vista
Sarah Tripp, 16054 Stoney Acres Road
Buzz Rehmann, 14216 Palisades Drive
Dorothea Hover-Kramer, 15373 Skyridge
Robert Terry, 14868 High Valley Road
John Foley, 14150 Palisades Drive
Gregg Brandalije, 13956 Poway Road
Jim Seifert, 16344 Martincoit Road
Susan Martyn, 12286 Escala Drive, San Diego
Virginia Hargarten, 13622 Orchard Gate Road
Jerry Hargarten, 13622 Orchard Gate Road
11 other slips were submitted in support but not wishing to speak and 1 opposed.
Motion by Deputy Mayor Emery, seconded by Councilmember Rexford, to direct staff to
implement the work plan outlined and to adopt Resolution No. 99-008, entitled, "A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Poway, California, Expressing Concern About
the Flight Pattern for MCAS Miramar and Petitioning the Secretary of the U.S. Navy
Department and Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps to Take Action." Motion carried
4-0, with Councilmember Goldby absent.
City Manager Bowersox suggested Item No. 1 and No. 2 be heard together.
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ITEM 1 (203-21)
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
SPECIFIC PLAN 98-02
APPLICANT: BROOKVIEW SENIOR HOUSING PARTNERS
ITEM 2 (203-08)
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 98-09
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 98-34
APPLICANT: BROOKVIEW SENIOR HOUSING PARTNERS
Mayor Cafagna opened the public headng. Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. This
is a request to establish a specific plan that would guide the development for a proposed
senior housing project on a 6.7 acre site located at 13150 Pomerado Road. Also,
necessary are a conditional use permit and development review to construct the 102
affordable senior apartments. Staff is recommending approval.
The following person was present wishing to be heard:
Lois Fong-Saki, 12331 Sage View Road, commended staff for working with the
public and acquiring their input on this project.
Motion by Deputy Mayor Emery, seconded by Councilmember Rexford, to close the public
headng and adopt Resolution No. 99-009, entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the
City of Poway, California Approving Specific Plan 98-02 "The Brookview Senior Housing
Project" APN: 317-521-02, 03, 04," and issuing a Negative Declaration; and Planning
Resolution No. P-99-13, entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of p°Way,
California Approving Conditional Use Permit 98-09 and Development Review 98-34
Assessor's Parcel Number 317-521-02, 03, 04." Motion carried 4-0, with Councilmember
Goldby absent.
ITEM 3 (203-08)
BARRIER NET
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 85-09
STONERIDGE COUNTRY CLUB
City Manager Bowersox stated that the property owner of a residence located immediately
adjacent to the driving range segment of the golf course has requested they provide
additional protection from golf balls for his property. The management of the country club
has proposed to add 15 feet of netting to the height of an existing 50 foot high barrier net
located near said residential property. They also plan to install a new 50 foot high barrier
net near the tennis courts to protect court users from errant golf balls. Staff is
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recommending approval of this item through the building permit review process.
Speaking in support of staff recommendation:
Felix Knebel, 17264 Tam O'Shanter Drive
Council requested staffwork with the Club management on looking at altematives to assist
other homeowners along Tam O'Shanter.
Motion by Councilmember Higginson, seconded by Councilmember Emery, in favor of staff
recommendation to approve the installation of the barrier nets through the building permit
process. Motion carried 4-0, with Councilmember Goldby, absent.
ITEM 7 (408-01)
INVESTMENT REPORT
City Manager Bowersox stated that this item was placed on the agenda at the request of
Council for a quarterly report that includes the type of investment, institution, date of
maturity, amount of deposit, current market value and interest rate. Although this
information is provided monthly, this quarterly report provides additional information
comparing it against the prior year.
Director of Administrative Services Stewart provided a brief overview of the report noting
that the lower interest rates are good for our payments but bad on investments.
Motion by Deputy Mayor Emery, seconded by Councilmember Rexford, to receive and file
the report. Motion carried 4-0, with Councilmember Goldby absent.
CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
11.
Assistant City Attorney Smith reported that the Court of Appeal had ruled in favor
of the City of Poway in the HCP case. She then requested a Closed Session for
Threatened Litigation, significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.9(b); facts and circumstances must be disclosed pursuant to
Section 54956.9(b)(3)(E); On May 21, 1998, the City Manager had a conversation
with John Shawen of Wet'n Wild regarding the City Council discussion of' the
property held on May 12, 1998. During that conversation Mr. Shawen threatened
suit against the City if the matter could not be resolved.
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MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL-INITIATED ITEMS
12.
Deputy Mayor Emery mentioned that the recent rain had opened more potholes on
Espola Road.
13.
Councilmember Rexford thanked the City Manager and Sheriffs Captain for their
assistance in getting the CD for Megan's Law along with the emergency access
door to the Sheriffs station.
16A. This item was heard after the Consent Calendar was approved.
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Cafagna adjourned the meeting into closed session at 8:12 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER AND ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Cafagna called the meeting back to order at 8:30 p.m. with all Councilmembers
present except Councilmembers Higginson and Goldby and adjourned the meeting on
motion by Councilmember Rexford, seconded by Deputy Mayor Emery.
Lori Anne Peoples, city Clbrk
City of Poway
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