CC 2000 03-21 CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 21, 2000
The March 21,2000, 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 Sharer
Niall Fritz
Jim Howell
Mark Sanchez
John Tenwolde
Dennis Quillen
Patti Brindle
Dan Cannon
Patrick Foley
Kris Gridley
Scott Nespor
City Manager
Deputy City Manager
City Clerk
City Attorney
Director of Administrative Services
Director of Development Services
Director of Public Services
Director of Safety Services
Sheriff's Captain
Assistant Director of Public Services
City Planner
Maintenance Operations Division Manager
Senior Management Analyst
Redevelopment Coordinator
Management Analyst
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Deputy Mayor Higginson led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Cafagna explained the procedure for Public Oral Communications. The following
people were present wishing to be heard:
Dee Fleischman, 15070 Pomerado Rd., expressed concerns with recent maintenance
to the trees and bushes along Lake Poway Road.
Ed Carboneau, 14073 Pomegranate Ave., expressed his opinion on the management of
the Redevelopment Agency and read into the record a letter he had written to the Court
regarding a case he had filed that was dismissed by the Judge.
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City Attorney Eckis responded to the allegations made by Mr. Carboneau against City
Employee Mr. Narevsky.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Emery requested Item 16 be removed from the Consent Calendar for
discussion. Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Goldby, to
approve the consent calendar as follows:
Ratification of Warrant Registers for the period of February 21-25 and February
28 - March 3, 2000. (401-10)
Approval of Minutes - City Council
February 29, 2000 - Regular Meeting
March 7, 2000 - Canceled Regular Meeting
8. Approval of Community Day Booth Rental Fees.
(402-13)
Award of Bid for the Celestial ReservoidPomerado Reservoir Rehabilitation Projects
(#1735) to Spiess Construction Co., Inc. in the amount of $154,025. (Bids to be
opened on 3/14/00). (602-01 #1396)
10. Approval of Temporary Sewer Connection for 14238 and 14258 Mountain Road, APNs
321-210-64 and 65; Richard Leuthold, Applicant. (1170-13)
11.
Adoption of Resolution No. 00-016, Accepting the Relinquishment of a Highway Right-
of-Way from CALTRANS and Waiving the 90-day Appeal Period for the property
located at Community Road and Twin Peaks Road. (1002-01)
13. Approval of Multimedia Specialist Classification as a Limited Duration, Full-Time
Position for Two Years. (504-05)
14.
Rejection of Bid for the 1999 City Facilities Maintenance Program and Weingart Senior
Center Kitchen and Restrooms Renovation Project. (601-03)
15.
Adoption of Resolution Nos. R-00-07 and 00-017 (1 Redevelopment and 1 City)
Approving the Appropriation of Funds for Community Housing of North County to
Conduct an Income Survey of Multi-Family Housing on Oak Knoll and Community
Roads. (1141-09)
Motion carried unanimously.
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ITEM 1 (701-04)
ORDINANCE NO. 521/FIRST READING
TREE COMMITTEE
Mayor Cafagna opened the public hearing and read the title of Ordinance No. 521, "An
Ordinance of the City of Poway, California Amending Chapter 12.32 of the Poway
Municipal Code Relating to Trees, Establishing a Tree Committee and Generally
Accepted Urban Forestry Practices." Introduction by City Manager Bowersox. Staff
report by Public Services Director Howell. At the Feburary 10, 2000 Workshop, Council
discussed the proposed ordinance and directed staff to make changes to establish a tree
committee vs board, and clarify the definition of a native tree. These changes have been
made and incorporated into the proposed ordinance.
The following people were present wishing to speak:
Dee Fleischman, 15070 Pomerado Rd., spoke in support of the intent of the ordinance.
Gall Trunnell, 13314 Neddick Ave., spoke in support of the intent of the ordinance and
suggested consideration of the makeup of the committee be 5 citizens and 4 staff
members.
William Culviner, 13036 Avenida La Valencia, requested clarification of "whose" private
property.
General discussion ensued.
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Goldby, to continue the
public headng to Apdl 4, 2000 for second reading and adoption, including amendments
to increase the appeal process to 30 days; the committee to be made-up of 3 citizens
and 2 staff members; violation-penalty clause to be amended to be consistent with all
other ordinances to include misdemeanor and infractions; and the language of may allow
replanting on public property with approval of the Director of Public Services. Motion
carried unanimously.
ITEM 2 (203-04)
VARIANCE 99-23
APPLICANT: JOHN HEAFEY
Mayor Cafagna opened the public hearing. Staff report by City Manager Bowersox.
This is a request for variance approval to allow a proposed 1,100 square foot addition
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consisting of 400 square feet of added living space and a 700 square foot garage to
observe a 10 foot street side yard setback when a 20 foot setback is required, and a 31
foot frent yard setback when a 40 foot setback is required at 14938 Budwin Lane.
There was no one present wishing to speak.
Motion by Deputy Mayor Higginson, seconded by Councilmember Emery, to close the
public hearing and adopt Planning Resolution No. P-00-21, entitled, "A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Poway, California, Approving Variance 99-23 Assessor's
Parcel Number 314-650-09." Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 3 (203-24)
MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 00-002
APPLICANT: WILLIAM AND STEPHANIE WASHAM
Mayor Cafagna opened the public hearing. Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. This
is a request to locate an appreximately 200 square foot drive-threugh/walk-up coffee
kiosk at 12755 Danielson Court.
There was no one present wishing to speak.
Motion by Councilmember Goldby, seconded by Councilmember Rexford, to close the
public hearing and adopt Planning Resolution No. P-00-22, entitled, "A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Poway, California, Approving MCUP 00-002 Assessor's Parcel
Number 317-220-33." Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 4 (701-04 #~,56)
ANNUAL DESIGNATION
INAPPROPRIATE AREAS
SECOND DWELLING UNITS
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. This resolution determines which areas of the
City have adequate water, sewer and traffic circulation to allow second dwelling units and
which areas of the City currently do not have adequate services. Section 17.08.180 of
the Poway Municipal Code, adopted February 13, 1996 and effective March 14, 1996,
requires annual adoption of a resolution for implementation of this designation. There
are no changes in the prior year's designation.
Motion by Councilmember Goldby, seconded by Councilmember Emery, to adopt
Resolution No. 00-018, entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Poway,
California, Regarding Annual Designation of Inappropriate Areas for Second Dwelling
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Units in Single Family Residential Zones and Rescinding Resolution No. 99-028." Motion
carried unanimously.
CITY MANAGER ITEMS
17.
City Manager Bowersox announced that last Thursday evening at the Annual
Meeting of the California Redevelopment Association, the City of Poway was one
of ten recipients to receive a statewide award for the Park View Terrace project.
ATTORNEY ITEMS
18.
City Attorney Eckis advised Council that staff had taken the direction of the
Redevelopment Agency and acquired the First Deed of Trust on the Big Stone
Lodge. At 5 p.m. today the owner had brought his payments current, but would
be informed that as the Lender, the City would expect payments on time and the
property would be required to be maintained and brought into compliance with
code.
18A.
City Attorney Eckis requested that a Closed Session, Conference with Labor
Negotiators per Government Code Section §54957.6, Agency Negotiator: James
L. Bowersox, City Manager, Employee Organization Negotiator: Non Safety
Employees Teamsters Local 911 (continued from the March 14, 2000 meeting,
Item 16A) be held.
18B.
City Attorney Eckis requested that a Closed Session, Conference with Labor
Negotiators per Government Code Section §54957.6, Agency Negotiator: James
L. Bowerso×, City Manager, Employee Organization Negotiator: Poway
Firefighters Association, be held.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL-INITIATED ITEMS
19A.
Councilmember Emery requested and received concurrence from Council to have
staff bring a report back regarding the use of compact parking spaces under the
South Poway Specific Plan.
20.
Councilmember Goldby noted that there were at least 60 young people in
attendance at the Community Center to hear and participate in the skateboard
park development presentation.
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21.
Mayor Cafagna reminded those in attendance of the State of the City Address
being held tomorrow evening, Wednesday, March 22 at 6:00 p.m. at the Poway
Center for the Performing Arts.
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Cafagna called for a closed session at 8:25 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER AND ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Cafagna called the meeting back to order at 9:44 p.m. with all Councilmembers
present. Upon motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Rexford,
Mayor Cafagna adjourned the meeting at 9:45 p.m.
Lo~'i Anne Peoples, City Cl~rk
City of Poway
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