CC 1999 11-30 CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 30, 1999
The November 30, 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.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT AT ROLL CALL
Bob Emery, Jay Goldby, Don Higginson, Betty Rexford, Mickey Cafagna
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
James Bowersox
Penny Riley
Lori Anne Peoples
Steve Eckis
Warren Shafer
Bob Thomas
Niall Fritz
Dennis Quillen
Deborah Johnson
Mark Sanchez
John Tenwolde
Javid Siminou
Mike Robinson
Jennifer Johnson
Diane Mann
City Manager
Deputy City Manager
City Clerk
City Attorney
Director of Administrative Services
Director of Community Services
Director of Development Services
Assistant Director of Public Services
Director of Redevelopment Services
Director of Safety Services
Sheriff's Captain
City Engineer
Traffic Safety Engineer
Management Analyst
Code Enforcement Officer
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Presiding Official for the Day, Jennica Martell, led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Cafagna explained the procedure for Public Oral Communications. The following
people were present wishing to speak:
Ed Carboneau, 14073 Pomegranate Ave., expressed his views on payroll services for
mobile home park staff.
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Kevin Patrick Campbell, 13029 Earlgate Ct., spoke regarding the parking of vehicles
without engines, vans, trailers and boats on his street and expressed frustration with code
compliance and the Sheriff's Department.
Michael P. Neufeld, 13172 Poway Rd., representing the Poway Chamber of Commerce,
invited those present to attend the annual Holiday Sundowner, Thursday, December 2nd
at the Performing Arts Center.
Ed Schaefer, 15151 Crocker Road, spoke regarding the Poway Grade and heavy truck
traffic that still exists even after the opening on Scripps Poway Parkway.
Steven Boyack, 14418 Crestwood Ave., spoke regarding litter and evidence of illegal
encampments on the trails above Meadowbrook Middle School. He also related an
incident involving the City's paving contractor in the Powers and Frame Roads area.'
Don Parent, 8330 Century Park Ct., representing SDG&E provided an update on the MOU
for right-of-way work within the City.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Cafagna noted that Item 12 was being pulled for discussion. Motion by
Councilmember Higginson, seconded by Councilmember Goldby, to approve the Consent
Calendar as follows:
Ratification of Warrant Registers for the periods of October 25-29 (Continued from
November 16, 1999 Item #6), November 1-5 and November 8-12, 1999. (401-10)
Approval of Minutes - City Council
November 4, 1999 - Adjourned Regular Meeting
November 9, 1999 - Regular Meeting
Approval of Amendment of Predevelopment Loan Agreement with the Brookview
' Senior Housing Partnership. (602-01 #279R)
10.
Adoption of Resolution No. R-99-35 - Finding that Planning and Administrative
Costs Charged to the Housing Fund in FY 1998-99 Were Necessary to Increase,
Improve and Preserve the Supply of Low- And Moderate- Income Housing; and
Resolution No. 99-093 - Finding that Housing Fund Monies Used Outside the
Project Area For Planning and Administrative Costs in FY 1998-99 Were of Benefit
to the Project Area. (401-22R)
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11.
Approval of a Consultant Agreement between the City of Poway and Harper &
Associates Engineering, Inc., for Design and Inspection Services for Reservoir
Rehabilitation Projects at various locations throughout the City. (602-01 #1376)
13.
Award of Bid for a Changeable Message Sign Board to Acme Safety and Signal in
the amount of $17,886.50. (602-01 #1377)
14.
Acceptance of Renovation of Starridge Park Playground from Court Concepts, Inc.
and Appropriation of $4,904.48 from the Unappropriated General Fund Reserve.
(602-01 #1323)
15.
Adoption of Resolution No. 99-094 - Approving an Application to the Urban Forestry
Grant Program Through the California Trees for the Millennium Initiative Funded
Through the Forest Improvement Fund for the Twin Peaks Road/Pomerado Road
Tree Replanting Project. (401-30)
Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 1 (701-04)
ORDINANCE NO. 519/FIRST READING
STOVVE DRIVE SPEED LIMIT
Mayor Cafagna opened the public hearing and read the title of Ordinance No. 519, "An
Ordinance of the City of Poway, California, Amending Section 10.32.010 of the Poway
Municipal Code to Establish a 45 MPH Speed Limit on Stowe Drive, from Pomerado Road
to Scripps Poway Parkway."
There was no one present wishing to be speak.
Motion by Councilmember Higginson, seconded by Councilmember Goldby, to continue
the public headng to December 14, 1999 for second reading and adoption. Motion carried
4-1 with Councilmember Rexford voting no.
ITEM 2 (203-21)
INITIATION OF SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT 84-01QQ
INDUSTRIAL PARK LAND USE DESIGNATION
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. The proposed amendment would allow more
intense uses such as office buildings and to develop appropriate standards. A traffic Page
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analysis has been prepared showing that an additional 202 acres of Office Park uses could
be accommodated and still be within the 1998 EIR forecasted ADT volume of 134,262.
Motion by Councilmember Goldby, seconded by Councilmember Higginson, to adopt
Resolution No. 99-095, entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Poway,
California Initiating an Amendment to the South Poway Specific Plan to Allow Additional
Office and Similar Uses in the Industrial Park (IP) Area, Specific Plan Amendment (SPA
84-01QQ)." Motion carried 3-2 with Deputy Mayor Emery and Councilmember Rexford
voting no.
ITEM 3 (203-21)
INITIATION OF SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT 84-01RR
SOUTH POWAY COMMERCIAL SIGN REGULATIONS
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. The sign criteria for commercial single tenant and
multi-tenant buildings as required by the South Poway Specific Plan Development
Standards may present unintended difficulties for businesses in obtaining adequate
signage.
Motion by Councilmember Goldby, seconded by Councilmember Higginson, to adopt
Resolution No. 99-096, entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Poway,
California Initiating an Amendment to the South Poway Specific Plan, Specific Plan
Amendment (SPA 84-01RR)." Motion carried 3-1 with Councilmember Rexford voting no
and Deputy Mayor Emery away from the dias.
ITEM 4 (203-08)
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 85-03M(3) - POWAY TOYOTA
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 84-09 ~ POWAY HONDA
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. Staff continues to receive complaints from
residents surrounding Poway Honda and Poway Toyota. Based on these unresolved
issues, staff is bringing forward the conditional use permits for Council to consider
scheduling public hearings for modification or revocation.
The following people were present wishing to speak:
Barry Boquist, 13325 Cicero Ct., expressed concerns with employee parking on the dirt lot
at the rear of the dealership.
Eileen LaLone, 13307 Via Mark, expressed concerns with car carriers using the loop of
Ann O Reno, Jean O Reno and Olive Tree for unloading of cars.
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Mary Shepardson, 13815 Johannesberg Dr., #1, expressed concerns with the paging
system and unloading of cars during the night. She then submitted a letter from neighbor,
Betty Luce.
Timothy Zaitz, 14087 Jean-O-Reno Rd., expressed concerns with lights, test ddving of cars
through the neighborhood by mechanics and test drivers, noise from air compressors,
power washing of cars at night, parking in neighborhoods by employees and car carriers
passing through the neighborhoods.
Linda Bradbury, 13303 Via Stephen, directly behind dealership, expressed concerns with
the noise of the paging system, noise from air compressors during daytime, lights shining
directly into her house, employees parking on the north side of the residential street
blocking driveways, the safety of children getting off school busses, unloading of cars
during the eady morning hours of 2-3 a.m., an incident on the south side of street - spray
painted car on street. She also stated that the repair garage does not contain air
compressor noise.
Dwight Ritchey, 19129 Avenida La Valencia owner of dealerships, apologized to neighbors
and pledged to address items the neighbors brought up.
Motion by Deputy Mayor Emery, seconded by Councilmember Rexford, to continue this
item for 60 days, staff to provide a list of all concerns expressed to Mr. Ritchey, who in turn
is to provide a written status report to Council within 40 days. Motion carded unanimously.
ITEM 5 (1180-05)
STATUS REPORT
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COUNSELING PROGRAM
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. Council approved the initiation and funding of two
distinct family service programs and a staff development workshop provided through For
Parents' and Kids' Sake. This report provides an overview on the implementation of the
programs and recommends continued funding by the City of Poway.
Motion by Councilmember Rexford, seconded by Deputy Mayor Emery, to continue City
funding for the programs. Motion carried unanimously.
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ITEM 12 (203-10)
MINOR DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 99-106
HILLSlDE/RIDGELINE
APPLICANT: TIM CONNOLE
Deputy Mayor Emery disqualified himself from participation on this item as he owns
easements that abut the proposed project. He left the Council Chambers.
Introduction by City Manager Bowersox. Staff report by Development Services Director
Fritz. This is a request to construct a 5,250 square foot single story residence and a 1,750
square foot detached barn/workshop on a vacant 3.09 acre property located at the eastedy
terminus of Orchard View Lane. The Engineering Division proposed that the following
conditions be added to the project resolution of approval: C) Compliance with the following
condition is required prior to issuance of the building permit: 21. The applicant shall provide
to the City an executed copy of a road construction and maintenance agreement for
Golden Sunset Lane and Orchard View Lane; D) Compliance with the following is required
prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy for the new house: 29. Improvement pans for
the water lines shall be prepared on standard sheets of mylar by a registered civil engineer
and submitted for approval to the Director of Development Services. Plan check and
inspection fees shall be paid by the developer. 30. Record drawing, signed by the
engineer of work, shall be submitted to Development Services prior to a request of
occupancy, per Section 16.52.130B of the grading ordinance. Record drawings shall be
submitted in a manner to allow the City adequate time for review and approval prior to
issuance of occupancy and release of grading securities.
The following people were present wishing to speak:
Tom Teal, 15131 Country Hill Rd., lives below the development, expressed concerns with
fill being brought in, the proposed retaining wall and monitoring of the green belt area and
traffic leaving the intersection of Golden Sunset and Espola.
Vicki Gowey, 14440 Golden Sunset, is not concerned with development, but is concerned
with street maintenance and damage to her driveway by adjacent developers as well as
traffic impacts.
Bob Boone, 15140 Country Hill Rd., spoke in opposition to the proposed project and
expressed concerns with Poway Municipal Code Sections 12.20.060 and 12.20.120 he
feels are being violated. The additional fill material has already been brought in, after
grading, the western slope was brushed off which will cause flow into seasonal creek
directly below where other homes are located. Developer fees should go to improvement
of intersection at Golden Sunset and Espola. The property needs to be inspected by staff
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against something current rather than 1980 resolution. Would enter into road maintenance
agreement after Mr. Connole repairs damage already done by his development.
Tim Connole, 4570 Conrad, La Mesa, applicant, addressed concerns expressed by
neighbors and responded to questions of the Council.
Motion by Councilmember Higginson, seconded by Councilmember Rexford, to adopt
Resolution No. P-99-84, entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Poway,
California Approving Hillside/Ridgeline Minor Development Review 99-106 Assessor's
Parcel Number 321-031-29," with the added condition that if damage is determined by the
City Engineer to Golden Sunset or Orchard View Road to be attributed to this project, it
shall be repaired to the satisfaction of the City Engineer pdor to occupancy. Motion carried
4-0 with Deputy Mayor Emery disqualified.
Deputy Mayor Emery returned to the Council Chambers.
CITY MANAGER ITEMS
City Manager Bowersox introduced new City Planner, Patti Brindle.
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL-INITIATED ITEMS
18.
Deputy Mayor Emery stated that skateboard enthusiasts had removed a section of
fence and are using the drainage ditch on Espola Road near Blue Haven. He also
reported a damaged section of woodcrete with exposed rebar on Midland Road
near George's Foreign Auto Repair Shop.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Cafagna adjourned the meeting at 9:53 p.m. on motion by Councilmember Rexford,
seconded by Councilmember Higginson.
-- jori Anne Peoples, Cit~; Cl~rk
City of Poway
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