CC 2001 01-23CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 23, 2001
The January 23, 2001, 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
Robert Clark
Niall Fritz
Jim Howell
Dennis Quillen
Deborah Johnson
Leonard Zuniga
Javid Siminou
Patti Brindle
Steve Streeter
Jennifer Johnson
City Manager
Deputy City Manager
City Clerk
City Attorney
Director of Administrative Services
Director of Community Services
Director of Development Services
Director of Public Works
Deputy Director of Public Works
Director of Redevelopment Services
Sheriff's Lieutenant
City Engineer
City Planner
Principal Planner
Management Analyst
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Cafagna explained the procedure for Public Oral Communications. The following
people were present wishing to speak:
Kitty Miller, 12528 Arabian Way, Representing the Poway Chamber of Commerce,
informed the Council that Miss Poway would be participating in the Miss San Diego
Pageant this Saturday at the Point Loma Nazarene College.
Howard Stacklin, 13149 Tobiasson Road, expressed his views on the energy situation
throughout the State.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Cafagna stated that he had received a request from the public to pull Item 7.1 for
discussion. Motion by Deputy Mayor Goldby, seconded by Councilmember Higginson to
approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar as follows:
Adoption of Resolution No. 01-004 - Establishing a 401(a) Money Purchase
Retirement Plan to be Administered by the ICMA Retirement Corporation and
authorizing the entering into of an agreement for said administration.
(602-01 # 1462)
Authorization to use a selected source vendor (Air Purification Systems of San
Diego) for the purchase and installation of a diesel exhaust extraction system at
Fire Station I in the amount of $38,015. (601-04)
Adoption of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) Program and Annual
Plan goal of 10% for the period of October 1, 2000 through September 30, 2001.
(1502-17)
Adoption of Resolution No. 01-005 - Approving the Submittal of an Application for
the Park Playground Accessibility and Recycling Grant from the California
Integrated Waste Management Board. (401-30)
ITEM 1 (701-04)
ORDINANCE NO. 534/SECOND READING
ESTABLISHING A REDUCED SPEED LIMIT
OLD POMERADO ROAD
BETTE BENDIXEN PARK
Mayor Cafagna opened the public hearing and read the title of Ordinance No. 534, "An
Ordinance of the City of Poway, California Adding To Section 10.32.010 Establishing A
Reduced Speed Limit On Old Pomerado Road Adjacent to Bette Bendixen Park."
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. This ordinance reduces the speed limit to 25
miles per hour on Old Pomerado Road adjacent to Bette Bendixen Park between the
hours of 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.
There was no one present wishing to speak.
Motion by Deputy Mayor Goldby, seconded by Councilmember Emery, to close the public
hearing, waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 534. Motion carried unanimously
on a roll call vote.
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ITEM 2 (203-21)
SOUTH POWAY
SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT 84-01WW
MINI-PARK REQUIREMENT
Mayor Cafagna opened the public hearing. Introduction by City Manager Bowersox. Staff
report by Director of Development Services Fritz. This Specific Plan Amendment was
initiated by the Council on December 19, 2000, to amend the South Poway Specific Plan
pertaining to the mini-park requirement as a development feature within the Business
Park. Amendment of the South Poway Specific Plan is recommended to revise the mini-
park requirement and to allow on-site passive or active recreational areas with individual
development review applications as an alternative to providing a mini-park.
The following people were present wishing to speak:
Neville Bothwell, 3575 Kenyon Street, San Diego, representing Tech Business Center,
spoke in support of the proposed amendment.
Judd Halenza, 7955 Dunbrook Road, San Diego, representing Judd partners II, LLC
spoke in support of the proposed amendment.
Councilmember Emery stated he was opposed to any change to the requirement for mini-
parks.
General discussion ensued with concerns being expressed at the elimination of a
requirement for mini-parks and the desire to see possibly both mini-parks and on-site
recreation areas.
Motion by Councilmember Rexford, seconded by Mayor Cafagna, to continue the public
hearing to February 6, 2001 to allow for further evaluation. Motion carried 4-1 with
Councilmember Emery voting "no."
ITEM 3 (203-01)
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 00-01
POWAY VI EWS
APPLICANT: JUDD PARTNERS II, LLC
Mayor Cafagna opened the public hearing. Director of Development Services Fritz stated
that this item is affected by Item No. 2 and therefore recommended it also be continued to
February 6, 2001.
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Motion by Mayor Cafagna, seconded by Deputy Mayor Goldby, to continue the public
hearing to February 6, 2001. Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 7.1 (602-01#1465)
AGREEMENT
ENERGY PURCHASE
ENERGY SERVICE PROVIDERS
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. Over the past six months, the City's energy bills
have increased significantly. This unforeseeable increase has been attributed to the lack
of needed power generation capacity in the western United States; the increased cost of
natural gas, severe weather conditions, and deregulation. The City has investigated
alternatives to purchasing electricity from SDG&E and it appears the most viable
alternative is to purchase electricity from an Energy Service Provider (ESP) and negotiate
a long-term contract that will stabilize electricity pricing. Staff is therefore recommending
the Council waive its formal purchasing policy requirements and authorize the City
Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement.
The following person was present wishing to speak:
Howard Stacklin, 13149 Tobiasson Road, expressed his views on the energy crisis and
how it was created.
Mayor Cafagna noted that he had discussed with the City Manager, looking into acquisition
of a turbine generator from San Diego based firm, Solar Turbines that could provide
service to 13,000 homes. It could possibly be placed in the business park as there is a 36-
inch natural gas line and an SDG&E substation.
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Rexford, to approve staff
recommendation authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and enter into an agreement on
behalf of the City, and have staff send a letter to the Governor. Motion carried
unanimously.
CITY MANAGER ITEMS
City Manager Bowersox announced that Poway High School was beginning a
shuttle next Tuesday for the students from Lake Poway to the high school.
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CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
9. City Attorney requested the following two Closed Sessions be held:
Real Property Negotiations pursuant to Government Code §54956.8
Property Location: 12306 Old Pomerado Road, Poway
Negotiating Parties: James L. Bowersox, City of Poway - Buyer
Richard Snyder- Seller
Real Property Negotiations pursuant to Government Code §54956.8
Property Location: 12237 Old Pomerado Road, Poway
Negotiating Parties: James L. Bowersox, City of Poway - Buyer
Human Shihadeh - Seller
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL-INITIATED ITEMS
11. Deputy Mayor Goldby requested a future agenda item on Rancho Encantada.
13.
Councilmember Rexford requested a future agenda item for a contribution to the
Escondido Humane Society to assist in their recent fire loss. She also announced
that the annual April Poway Dog Park Fundraiser would benefit the Escondido
Humane Society.
14. Mayor Cafagna recognized City employee Steve Streeter in the audience who was
retiring after 13 years of service to the City.
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Cafagna called for a Closed Session as requested by the City Attorney at 8:07 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER AND ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Cafagna adjourned the meeting at 8:31 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
Upon motion by Councilmember Higginson, seconded by Councilmember Rexford Mayor
Cafagna adjourned the meeting at 8:32 p.m. in the memory of Jenna Figueroa.
Lo~i~Anne-Peoples, Cit~,~Clerk
City of Poway
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