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City of Poway, California
Minutes of the City Council Meeting
Regular Meeting
October 7,2008
The October 7, 2008, Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Poway was
called to order at 7'06 p m. by Mayor Cafagna at the Poway City Council Chambers,
13325 Civic Center Drive, Poway, California.
Councilmembers Present:
Mickey Cafagna, Don Higginson, Betty Rexford, Merrilee Boyack
Councilmember Absent:
Bob Emery
Staff Members Present:
Rod Gould
Penny Riley
Lisa Foster
Shelley Collins
Robert Manis
Kevin Haupt
Tina White
Dena Fuentes
Mark Sanchez
Todd Frank
Frank Casteleneto
Patti Brindle
Lisa Mercurio
Pledqe of Alleqiance:
City Manager
Assistant City Manager
City Attorney
Records Technician
Director of Development Services
Director of Public Works
Director of Administrative Services
Director of Redevelopment Services
Director of Safety Services
Sheriffs Captain
City Engineer
City Planner
Assistant Planner
Councilmember Rexford led the Pledge of Allegiance
City Councilmember Announcements:
Pet of the Week by Councilmember Rexford. Councilmember Rexford introduced
a picture of Sprite, a female Labrador Retriever/American Staffordshire mix, who is
awaiting adoption at the Escondido Humane Society The Adoption Counselor can
be reached at (760)888-2247
Councilmember Boyack attended the Red Cross Annual event, where the City of
Poway was awarded the "Real Hero Award," in recognition of its exemplary service
within the community during the wildfires in 2007
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Presentations
The week of October 4-11, 2008, was declared Fire Prevention Week. Director of
Safety Services, Mark Sanchez presented the proclamation to Kevin Kitch, Fire Division
Chief
Senior Code Compliance Officer, Thomas Borobia presented Benny Garcia, Center
Director for the California Conservation Corps of San Diego, with an appreciation
plaque for their clean-up efforts of flammable brush on City properties.
Catherine Hill, Regional Public Affairs Manager, League of California Cities, presented
the City of Poway, the Helen Putnam Award for Excellence for the Solara Housing
project. Solara won in the excellence for housing programs and innovation being the
only award winner in that category out of 480 cities
Director of Safety Services, Mark Sanchez presented a service award for 35 years of
service to Bob Stanberry, Fire Captain.
Director of Safety Services, Mark Sanchez presented a service award for 35 years of
service to John LaFever, Fire Captain.
Public Oral Communications
Joseph Colton spoke in opposition of the speed bumps on Valle Verde Road. City
Manager Rod Gould and Director of Development Services, Bob Manis informed Mr
Colton, that an island median would be placed on the roadway to slow traffic and not
speed bumps,
Bob Thomas spoke about the health benefits for retired City employees.
Continued Public HearinQ:
1 Ordinance No 680 - Second 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)
On September 23, 2008 the City Council introduced and held the first reading of
Ordinance No 680 All Councilmembers were present. No public testimony was
received at that time.
There were no public speakers on this item.
City Council Action' Motion by Councilmember Higginson and seconded by
Councilmember Boyack to close the public hearing, waive further reading,
and adopt Ordinance No. 680 by a roll call vote. Motion carried 4-0, by a roll
call vote with Deputy Mayor Emery absent.
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Public Hearings:
2. Ordinance No 679 - First Reading, Entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Poway,
California, Amending Chapters 1704, 1708 and 1752 Pertaining to Accessory
Buildings and Structures (lOA 08-02) " (0210-80)
Patti Brindle, City Planner, provided the agenda report. This item was continued
from the September 23, 2008 City Council Meeting In recent years there has been
an increase in the number of requests for accessory buildings in residential zones
that are not in scale with the primary residence The amendments proposed would
revise the development standards for accessory buildings regarding allowable
location, height and size.
Lynette Perkes, spoke in opposition of the staff recommendation.
Bruce Tarzy, spoke in support of the staff recommendation.
Dee Fleischman, spoke in opposition of the staff recommendation.
City Council Action: Motion by Councilmember Higginson, seconded by
Councilmember Rexford, to take public input, close the public hearing, waive
further reading and continue the public hearing for the second reading and
adoption of the Ordinance to October 21, 2008. Motion carried 4-0, with
Deputy Mayor Emery absent.
3 Ordinance No 681 - First Reading, Entitled. "Amending Section 12.48.250 of the
Poway Municipal Code to add one Additional Property " (0910-20)
Bob Manis, Development Service Director, provided the agenda report. The
proposed amendment would add a property that was not included in the original
boundary for Underground Utility District No 66, which was approved on July 15,
2008
There were no public speakers on this item.
City Council Action: Motion by Councilmember Boyack, seconded by
Councilmember Rexford, to take public input, close the public hearing, waive
further reading and continue the public hearing for the second reading and
adoption of the Ordinance to October 21, 2008. Motion carried 4-0, with
Deputy Mayor Emery absent.
4 Development Review 08-01 and Variance 08-02; Stan Kaminski, Owner/Applicant:
A request to construct a 5,913-square-foot, commercial building to replace an
approximate 6,000-square-foot building destroyed by fire on a 0 61-acre lot located
at 12735 Poway Road, within the Community Business zone of the Poway Road
Specific Plan. The applicant is also requesting a Variance approval to allow the
building to observe a zero side yard setback from the eastern property line when a
10-foot setback is required and a 15-foot front yard setback for parking when a 20-
foot setback is required in the zone. (0210-70)
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Patti Brindle, City Planner, provided the agenda report. The applicant is proposing
to construct a building to replace a structure lost due to fire in 2007 The project is
consistent with the Poway General Plan in that it proposes the construction of a
commercial building, which is consistent with the Commercial Business land use
designation.
Dee Fleischman, spoke in support of the staff recommendation.
Stan Kaminski, spoke regarding the grading of the parking lot and the requests that
the requirement to stucco both sides of the wall adjoining the residential properties
be changed to stucco on his side and paint on the residential side
City Council Action: Motion by Mayor Cafagna and seconded by
Councilmember Boyack, to adopt Resolution No. P-08-23, with amendments.
Motion carried 4-0, with Deputy Mayor Emery absent.
5 Environmental Assessment and Hillside/Ridgeline Minor Development Review
Applications (MDRA) 06-05, 06-06, and 06-09; lakhary Berezovsky, Applicant: A
request for approval to construct three single-family homes on three separate lots
located on the east side of the 12800 block of Gate Drive, in the Rural Residential C
zone (0200-20)
Lisa Mercuiro, Assistant Planner, provided the agenda report. In addition to
approving the MDRA's as listed above, staff also recommends that a 10' trail
easement, which is included in the road easement already in place, be approved as
an amendment to the resolutions presented for Council approval.
Alicia Muhr, spoke in support of the staff recommendation, asking that past
drainage issues be considered.
Joe St. Lucas spoke in support of the staff recommendation.
City Council Action: Motion by Councilmember Rexford and seconded by
Councilmember Boyack, to adopt Resolution Nos. P-08-24, P-08-25, P-08-26 with
amendments Motion carried 4-0, with Deputy Mayor Emery absent.
6 Temporary Lease Agreement between the Poway Redevelopment Agency and
Carmon Steven for Property Located at 14134 Sycamore Avenue (0700-10)
Tina White, Director of Administrative Services, provided the agenda report. As
part of an acquisition in 2003, the Redevelopment Agency acquired the property
and agreed to lease back the home located on the property to Ms Steven during
construction of a new home in Ramona. The tenant would like to extend the lease
for one year
There were no public speakers on this item.
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City Council Action: Motion by Councilmember/Director Boyack and seconded by
CouncilmemberfDirector Higginson, to close the public hearing and authorize the
Executive Director to execute the lease agreement. Motion carried 4-0, with
Deputy MayorNice Chair Emery absent.
Staff Report:
7 Initiation of General Plan Amendment 08-03 and Specific Plan 08-01, City of
Poway, Applicant: Initiation of the Brighton Housing General Plan Amendment to
change the land use designation and zoning from CG to RAlAH and RS-7/AH to
RAlAH, and the creation of a Specific Plan on a two-parcel four-acre site located
east of Midland Road, between Edgemoor Street and Adrian Street, in the Old
Powayarea. Assessor's Parcel Numbers 314-220-69 and 70 (0220-40)
Bob Manis, Director of Development Services, provided the report. The proposed
changes to boundaries are part of the implementation strategies of the Housing
Element. The City is proposing the construction of an affordable housing project on
a site located in the above mentioned area.
There were no public speakers on this item.
City Council Action: Motion by Councilmember Rexford and seconded by
Councilmember Boyack to adopt Resolution No 08-077 Motion carried 4-0, with
Deputy Mayor Emery absent.
Workshop:
8 Presentation on Energy Efficiency Investments, and the City of Poway's
participation in SANDAG's Sustainable Region Program. (0920-80)
Dennis Quillen, Assistant Director of Public Works, presented the report. The City
of Poway was selected to participate in SANDAG's Sustainable Region Program
coordinated by the California Center for Sustainable Energy The report is a result
of the energy audit conducted on eight City facilities.
City Council Action: The Council provided staff with direction on proposed
energy efficiency investments, 4-0 with Deputy Mayor Emery absent.
Consent Calendar - Notice to Public
Motion by Councilmember Rexford and seconded by Councilmember Boyack to
approve the Consent Calendar consisting of Items 9 through 15, as submitted.
Motion carried 4-0, with Deputy Mayor Emery absent.
9 Ratification of Warrant Register for the Period September 1 through September 5,
2008 and September 8 through September 12, 2008 (0475-20)
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10 Award of Contract to Windco Painting, Inc. for Painting Services, Bid 09-003, in the
amount not to exceed $15,00000 for the first year; and authorize the City Manager
to execute the necessary documents. (0700-10)
11 Acceptance of the Poway Road Street Lighting Improvements Project (#5294), Bid
06-025, and (2) Authorize the City Clerk to file and record the Notice of Completion,
(3) Authorize the release of the retention in the amount of $5,085 46 if
unencumbered, 45 days after filing the Notice of Completion, (4) Release the Bond
for Material and Labor in the amount of $62,127 00, and (5) Retain the Bond for
Faithful Performance for a period of one year (0700-10)
12. Acceptance of the Traffic Safety and Calming Improvements Painted Rock School
Project (CIP #1200) Bid No 08-025, and (2) Authorize the City Clerk to file and
record the Notice of Completion, (3) Authorize the release of the retention in the
amount of $5,948.28, if unencumbered, 45 days after filing the Notice of
Completion, (4) Release the Developers Surety and Indemnity Company Bond for
Material and Labor for $59,375 10, and (5) Retain the Developers Surety and
Indemnity Company Bond for Faithful Performance for a period of one year
(0700-10)
13 Approval of the Appropriation of $318,581 from Unappropriated General Fund
Balance (Account 100-8912) and $41,419 from the Unappropriated Assessment
District 86-01 Fund Balance (Account 264-8912) to establish the Espola Road
Landscape Replacement Project. (0480-30)
14 Adoption of Resolution No. 08-076 Entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Poway, California, Approving Classification Specifications." (0510-20)
15 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)
Adjournment: Mayor Cafagna adjourned the meeting at 8.59 p.m.
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Records Technician
City of Poway, California
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