CC 2000 01-20CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 20, 2000
The January 20, 2000, adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Poway, was called to order at 6:00 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
Niall Fritz
Jim Howell
Deborah Johnson
Doug Hilliker
Javid Siminou
Brad Kutzner
Patti Brindle
Jim Nessel
Jim Lyon
Jennifer Johnson
Scott Nespor
City Manager
Deputy City Manager
City Clerk
City Attorney
Director of Development Services
Director of Public Services
Director of Redevelopment Services
Water Utilities Manager
City Engineer
Senior Civil Engineer
City Planner
Senior Planner
Assistant Planner II
Management Analyst
Management Analyst
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Cafagna explained the procedure for Public Oral Communications. There was no
one present wishing to speak.
ITEM 1 (1601-02)
PRESENTATION- WATER TREATMENT PLANT
CHEMICAL RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Introduction by City Manager Bowersox. Staff report by Public Services Director Howell.
In accordance with the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, the EPA finalized the Chemical
Accident Prevention Provisions regulation (40 CFR Part 68) on June 21, 1996. This
regulation requires facilities that handle regulated substances prepare and submit a Risk
Management Program (RMP) on or before June 21, 1999. The Occupational Health and
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Safety Administration finalized the Process Safety Management standard (29 DFR
1910.119 or 8 CCR 5189) in May 1992. This regulation requires facilities to develop
management programs for handling certain regulated substances. There was no written
submittal requirement; a facility must simply develop and implement these programs at
their facility. Since our facility handles in excess of 2,500 pounds of chlorine, we are
required to comply with both. Next, Lee Pyle, Program ManagerNice President of Tracer
Environmental Technologies provided a brief overview via power point presentation of the
process and responded to questions of the Council. Water Utilities Manager Hilliker
provided a brief overview of the procedures in the event of off-gassing action.
ITEM 2 (1110-02)
POMERADO ROAD SOUND WALL
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. The Pomerado Road project was originally put
together as a road widening and repair project, including extensive storm drain
improvements. Halper Road residents approached the City Council requesting a sound
wall (located on the west side of Pomerado Road between Glen Oak Road and 600 feet
north of Vaughan Road) be included in the project. The purpose is to reduce the noise
level coming from Pomerado Road. With the last budget, additional funding (approximately
$1,000,000) was appropriated to install a sound wall and landscaping to be maintained by
the City. Staff has determined that a sound wall at the top of the existing slope would be
the least costly design, however would require the acquisition of easements to install and
maintain the wall in that position.
Development Services Director Fritz provided a review of the Halper Road neighborhood
meetings outcome. The installation and location of a sound wall would effect 30 property
owners. About one-third were present at a meeting November 18, 1999 to review the
latest design and discuss the need for easements and the formation of a Landscape
Maintenance District. Some object to the installation on top of slope and requested
consideration of other options. They expressed a desire for a sound wall next to the
sidewalk. A few objected to granting the needed easements. Others did not support
formation of a Landscape Maintenance District but were not opposed to the proposed wall
location. After receiving feedback, staff analyzed 3 options. Option 1 is to install the sound
wall on top of slope as recommended by the sound study. Also included is the slope
landscaping and grants of easements. Alignment of the wall would be the same as the
existing fences with one exception. Option 2 is to install the wall next to the sidewalk at
the bottom of slope which requires a height of up to 16 feet in some areas. The wall would
have to be a combination retaining wall and sound wall to accommodate backfill behind the
wall. Option 3 is to install the sound wall halfway in between the top of slope and the
sidewalk with the visible height of up to 11 feet above ground. Option 1 is what would be
done if the homes were being built today, the cost of the wall would be included in the sale
of the property. This is the only option that meets the General Plan requirements.
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The following people were present wishing to speak:
Gerald Schimke, 14211 Halper Road, spoke in support of Option 1.
Diane Etchings, 14057 Halper Road, spoke in support of Option 2.
Richard Jones, 14149 Halper Road, spoke in opposition to the installation of a wall.
David Cave, 14038 Halper Road, spoke in opposition to the placement of a wall anywhere
other than on the property line.
John Rezer, 14003 & 14009 Halper Road, spoke in support of Option 2 with landscaping
like across the street.
Ed Shafer, 15151 Crocker Road, owns a home on Halper Road, spoke in support of Option
2 with landscaping.
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Deputy Mayor Higginson, to direct staff to
include Option 1 with the Pomerado Road widening project for those who wish to
participate. Motion carried 4-1 with Councilmember Goldby voting "no".
ITEM 3 (203-18)
PRE-GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 00-01
Introduction by City Manager Bowersox. The process for a Pre-GPA was established to
give the applicant a sense of the Council's opinion of a project prior to expending funds
and making formal application. The statements made by the Council are not binding and
no decision is made on the project.
Pre-GPA 00-01A
Applicant: Frederick Einer
Southeast corner of Robison Boulevard and Pomerado Road
The applicant is requesting consideration of a General Plan Amendment for a 7.17 acre
parcel. The property is currently split-zoned with approximately 14 acres of undisturbed
land designated RR-A. The remaining three acres, excavated for its matedal and generally
flat, is zoned RS-7. Under the proposed request, an increase in density from RR-A to RA
would be subject to Proposition FF, requiring a vote of the people to approve a formal
redesignation.
The following person was present wishing to speak:
Peter Epstine, 2634 Miller Avenue, Escondido, representing: Palomar Enterprises, inquired
as to how the current zoning was established.
Pre-GPA 00-01B
Applicant: Jerry Richardson/City of Poway
Vista View Drive, approximately 350 feet south of Poway Road
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The applicant is requesting consideration of a General Plan Amendment for a 1.01 acre
parcel. He currently owns the automotive dealership to the north and is requesting a
change in zoning of the subject parcel to secure the additional acreage necessary to
accommodate an area for the storage of new cars. Although the parcel is approximately
140 feet deep, Mr. Richardson is proposing to use only the northerly 40 feet for vehicle
storage, leaving the remaining 100 feet for the continued use of the Community Garden.
A covenant could be recorded against the property to prevent future expansion of
commercial land uses.
The following people were present wishing to speak:
Philip Giesing, 13801 Poway Road, spoke in opposition.
Samuel Blagovich, 13105 Vista View Drive, spoke in opposition.
Deneen Wilhelmi, 13109 Vista View Drive, spoke in opposition.
Cheryl Mesler-Rutherford, wife of co-owner Wayne Rutherford of Richardson auto
dealership and owner of Mesler Construction Inc., 294 Shasta Street, Suite A, Chula Vista,
spoke in support.
Council consensus was no interest in either proposal.
ITEM 4 (203-11 )
DRAFT 1999-2004
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE
Introduction by City Manager Bowersox. The Draft Housing Element Update has been
prepared by the City's planning consultant, Reba Wright-Quastler with input from staff.
Planning Consultant Quastler, provided a brief overview presentation of the update and
responded to questions of the Council. The update was prepared in accordance with the
provisions of state housing law and covers the five-year housing element cycle from 1999
through 2004. The updated element includes five major sections as follows:
- Introduction
- Needs Assessment
- Review of Previous Housing Element
- Goals, Policies and Strategies
- Action Program
It is recommended that Council discuss the Draft 1999-2004 Housing Element Update
and following the mandatory 45-day public review period, a public hearing will be
scheduled for the adoption of the Housing Element Update.
The following people were present wishing to speak:
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Ed Carboneau, 14073 Pomegranate Avenue, expressed his views on affordable
housing.
Chris Cruse, 13734 Utopia Road, made inquiry regarding the statistics in the report,
expressed her view on the overall report and the need to look outside of South Poway
for affordable housing sites.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Cafagna adjourned the meeting at 8:45 p.m. on motion by Councilmember
Rex'ford, seconded by Councilmember Goldby.
ri~Anne Peoples, City Cl[rk
City of Poway
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