CC 2008 10-14
City of Poway, California
Minutes of the City Council Meeting
Regular Meeting
October 14, 2008
The October 14, 2008, Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Poway was
called to order at 7 10 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:
City Manager
Assistant City Manager
Deputy City Attorney
City Clerk
Records Technician
Director of Development Services
Director of Community Services
Director of Public Works
Director of Administrative Services
Director of Redevelopment Services
Fire Captain
Sheriffs Captain
City Engineer
City Planner
Assistant Planner
Management Analyst
Rod Gould
Penny Riley
Johanna Canles
Linda A. Troyan
Shelley Collins
Robert Manis
Robert Clark
Kevin Haupt
Tina White
Dena Fuentes
Kevin Hitchcock
Todd Frank
Frank Casteleneto
Patti Brindle
Lisa Mercurio
Ashley Jones
Pledae of AlleQiance:
Councilmember Rexford led the Pledge of Allegiance.
City Councilmember Announcements.
Mayor Cafagna administered the Oath of Office to Poway's new City Clerk, Linda
A. Troyan.
Pet of the Week by Councilmember Rexford Council member Rexford introduced a
picture of Chester, a two-year old Hound/Sharpei mix, who is awaiting adoption at the
Escondido Humane Society The Adoption Counselor can be reached at (760)888-
2247
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Presentations
Councilmember Rexford presented a Proclamation recognizing Red Ribbon Week to
members of the Poway Unified School District Board.
Council member Boyack presented a Proclamation for Character Counts to members of
the Poway Unified School District Board
Councilmember Boyack presented a Certificate of Recognition to Darlene Duncan,
named "Crime Prevention Specialist for the Southern California Region."
Council received a presentation by ISE President Rick Sander on Hybrid Bus Engines.
Public Oral Communications
Robert Fisk questioned the ongoing operation of Premier Auto Recovery business, due
to the City's revocation of its Conditional Use Permit in August.
Jean Robert Lupien also questioned the ongoing operation of Premier Auto Recovery.
Public HearinQs:
1 Allocation of an Estimated $214,289 in Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) Funds forthe 2009-2010 Fiscal Year (0250-10)
Ashley Jones, Management Analyst, reported on the item.
There were no public speakers on this item.
City Council Action: Motion by Councilmember/Director Rexford and seconded
by Councilmember/Director Boyack to close the public hearing; and 1) approve
the proposed FY2009 - 2010 CDBG Program totaling $214,289; 2) approve the
reallocation of $23,966 in CDBG Funds from previous grant years to fund the
three projects identified, and 3) authorize the City Manager/Executive Director to
execute contracts with the County of San Diego Motion carried 4/0 with
Deputy MayorjVice Chair Emery absent.
Staff Reports:
2. Environmental Assessment 08-05 and Acquisition and Lease of 13029Yz Poway
Road. (0780-08)
Dena Fuentes, Director of Redevelopment Services, reported on this item and
responded to Council's concerns.
There were no public speakers on this item.
City Council Action: Motion by Councilmember/Director Rexford and seconded
by CouncilmemberfDirector Boyack to close the public hearing; and adopt the
Resolution Nos. R-08-12 and P-08-27 Motion carried 4/0 with Deputy
MayorNice Chair Emery absent.
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3 Resolution to Temporarily Suspend the Enforcement of Temporary Sign
Regulations for Auto Dealers. (0280-90)
Patti Brindle, City Planner, gave an update to Council on this item suspending
the time limits to display temporary signage for motor vehicle dealerships for 12
months.
There were no public speakers on this item.
City Council Action: Motion by Councilmember Higginson and seconded by
Councilmember Rexford to close the public hearing; and adopt Resolution No. P-
08-28 Motion carried 4/0 with Deputy Mayor Emery absent.
3 1 Resolution for the Suspension of the Increase in compensation for the Mayor and
Members of the City Council. (0520-20/0740-20)
No report from staff
There were no public speakers on this item.
City Council Action: Motion by Councilmember Boyack and seconded by
Councilmember Higginson to close the public hearing; and adopt Resolution No
08-079 Motion carried 4/0 with Deputy Mayor Emery absent.
Workshop:
3.2. Pre-Development Conference (PDC) 08-02, Becky Siskowski (for T-Mobile),
Applicant; Jeremy Norris, Property Owner A Request for City Council Comment
on the Proposed Installation of New Telecommunications Antennas in a Faux
Pine Tree at a Residence Located at 13533 Acton Avenue The Project is
Located on the East Side of Acton Avenue, North of Garden Road, in the Rural
Residential A (RR-A) Zone. APN' 323-360-01 (0200-30)
Lisa Mercurio, Assistant Planner, gave a presentation to Council providing visual
aids on the proposed location of the faux tree.
There were no public speakers on this item.
City Council Action: The Council provided staff with direction of non-support
for the proposal. Council consensus with Deputy Mayor Emery absent.
Consent Calendar - Notice to Public:
Motion by Councilmember Rexford and seconded by Councilmember Higginson, to
approve the Consent Calendar consisting of Items 4 through 14, in one motion by the
Council without discussion Motion carried 4/0 with Deputy Mayor Emery absent.
4 Ratification of Warrant Register for the Period of September 15 through
September 19, 2008 (0475-20)
4 1 Ratification of Warrant Register for the Period of September 22 through
September 26,2008. (0475-20)
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5 Approval of Consultant Agreement with PBS&J for Engineering Design Services
for the St. Andrews Pump Station Project (CIP# 1825) (0700-10)
6 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)
7 Approval of Minutes - City Council
August 5 Regular
August 12 Canceled
August 19 Regular
September 2 Canceled
September 9 Special
September 16 Regular
September 23 Regular
8 Approval of Minutes - Redevelopment Agency
August 5 Regular
August 12 Canceled
August 19 Regular
September 2 Canceled
September 9 Special
September 16 Regular
September 23 Regular
9 Approval of the Final Map for Tentative Tract Man (TIM) 02-02, The Heights,
BBA Partners, LLC, Owner; and 1) approve the Final Map for TTM 02-02 and
direct its recordation; 2) Accept the Standard Agreement. for Construction of
Public Improvements Associated with the Project and Authorize the Mayor to
Execute Same, 3) Accept on Behalf of the City the Easements for Access,
Utilities, Recreational Trail, Water Line, and Biological Conservation Purposes as
Shown on the Map, and 4) Accept on Behalf of the City, the Lots Granted in Fee
Title for Water Reservoir and Pump Station Sites, as Shown on TIM 02-02.
APN: 277-080-09 (0200-60)
10 Acceptance of the Hamburger Factory/Museum Roof Replacement Project; and
(2) Authorize the City Clerk to File and Record the Notice of Completion, and (3)
Release the Public Work Bond for Material and Labor/Public Work Bond for
Faithful Performance #4370175 for $37,00000 (0700-10)
11 Acceptance of the 2007-2008 Citywide Striping Improvements Project (#407-
4330), 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
$836612, if Unencumbered, 45 days after filing the Notice of Completion; and 4)
Release the Financial Pacific Insurance Company Bond for Payment and
Performance in the Amount of $140,00000 (0700-10)
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12.Acceptance of the Lake Poway Modular Building Project (#1545); 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 $34,961.27, if
Unencumbered, 45 Days after Filing the Notice of Completion; 4) Release the
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company Bond for Material and Labor in the
amount of $324,35603, and 5) Retain the Nationwide Mutual Insurance
Company Bond for Faithful Performance for a Period of One Year (0700-10)
13 Acceptance of the Poway Road Widening at Mina de Oro (#5235), 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 $28,077 48, if
Unencumbered, 45 Days after Filing the Notice of Completion; 4) Release the
SureTec Insurance Company Bond Number 4366444 for Material and Labor in
the Amount of $206,87300, and 5) Retain the SureTec Insurance Company
Bond for Faithful Performance for a Period of One Year (0700-10)
14 Adoption of Resolution No 08-078 Entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Poway, California, Adopting through Incorporation by Reference the
Fair Political Practices Commission's Standard Conflict of Interest Code 2
California Code of Regulations Section 18730 and Rescinding Resolution No 06-
082." (0720-30)
City Attornev Items:
16 CLOSED SESSION:
A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
AUTHORITY Gov Code Sec. 54957
CITY'S NEGOTIATOR: Rod Gould, City Manager
EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION Teamsters Local 911 and Management
and Confidential Employees
B CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
AUTHORITY Gov Code Sec. 54957 6
CITY'S NEGOTIATOR. Rod Gould, City Manager
EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION: Poway Firefighters' Association
Mavor and City Council-Initiated Items:
21 Mayor Cafagna announced the Regular City Council Meeting scheduled for
October 21, 2008, has been canceled The next meeting will be held on
November 18, 2008 at 7'00 p.m.
Council adjourned at 8'10 p.m. into closed session as described under Item 16 and at
8'39 p.m. returned to Open Session with no reportable action taken.
Adjournment: Mayor Cafagna adjourned the
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