CC 2001 10-16CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 16, 2001
The October 16, 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
Niall Fritz
Jim Howell
Deborah Johnson
Mark Sanchez
John Tenwolde
Javid Siminou
Patti Brindle
Jason Martin
Jennifer Johnson
City Manager
Deputy City Manager
City Clerk
City Attorney
Director of Administrative Services
Director of Development Services
Director of Public Works
Director of Redevelopment Services
Director of Safety Services
Sheriff's Captain
City Engineer
City Planner
Senior Planner
Senior Management Analyst
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Deputy Mayor Goldby led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Cafagna explained the procedure for Public Oral Communications. There was no
one present wishing to speak.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Rexford, to approve the
Consent Calendar as follows:
8. Ratification of Warrant Register for the period of September 24-28,2001. (401-10)
Approval of Minutes - City Council
September 18, 2001 - Regular Meeting
September 25, 2001 - Regular Meeting
11.
Approval of Final Map for Tentative Pamel Map 00-02, C.W. Scripps Poway, LLC,
Owner. Property located at the northeast corner of Danielson Street and Scripps
Poway Parkway. APN: 323-4808-05. (203-02)
12.
Approval of Final Map for Tentative Parcel Map 00-03, C.W. Scripps, LLC, Owner.
Property located at the northwest corner of Danielson Street and Scripps Poway
Parkway. APN: 323-482-18. (203-02)
Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 1 (1002-01)
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS
CITY PROPERTY ACQUISITION
COMMUNITY ROAD
Mayor Cafagna opened the public hearing. The City of Poway has learned that 4 parcels
on Community Road are available for sale. Acquisition of these parcels is consistent with
previous direction from the Council to acquire flood-prone property for potential sports
fields when a lot is offered for sale. The purchase price is $65,000 for 1.55 acres and
estimated closing costs are under $3,000. A Phase 1 Environmental Assessment was
performed at a cost of approximately $3,000. Staff is requesting an appropriation of
$71,000 to acquire the parcels. APNs: 314-214-29, 30, 31.
There was no one present wishing to speak.
Motion by Deputy Mayor Goldby, seconded by Councilmember Emery, to close the public
hearing, issue a Negative Declaration and appropriate $71,000 for the purchase. Motion
carried unanimously.
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ITEM 2 (203-08)
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 01-10
TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY
APPLICANT: NEXTEL
Mayor Cafagna opened the public hearing. Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. The
applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to install a telecommunications facility
consisting of antennae mounted to an existing building, and ground mounted equipment,
on the developed property located at 12140 Community Road. APN: 317-270-50.
There was no one present wishing to speak.
Motion by Deputy Mayor Goldby, seconded by Councilmember Emery, to close the public
hearing and adopt Planning Resolution No. P-01-55, entitled, "A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Poway, California Approving Conditional Use Permit 01-10
Assessor's Parcel Number 317-270-50." Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 3 (401-03)
APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS
LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT
Mayor Cafagna opened the public hearing. Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. The
Fiscal Year 1998 Appropriation Act, Public Law 105-119, provided $523 million for the
continuation of the Local Law Enforcement Block Grants (LLEBG) Program to be
administered by the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), U.S. Department of Justice. The
purpose of the program is to provide funds to local governments to underwrite projects to
reduce crime and improve public safety. The program guidelines require the City to
expend the funds in advance. It is recommended that the Council appropriate $31,572
from the General Fund for law enforcement expenditures of which $28,415 will be repaid
form the LLEBG Grant.
There was no one present wishing to speak.
Motion by Deputy Mayor Goldby, seconded by Councilmember Emery, to close the public
hearing and approve the appropriation. Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 4 (401-30)
CDBG ALLOCATION FOR FY 2002-2003
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Mayor Cafagna opened the public hearing. Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. The
City of Poway received an annual allocation of Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) funds from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD). This report proposes a program for the use of the 28th Year funding, and the
hearing provides an opportunity for public input in accordance with CDBG Guidelines.
Staff is recommending the allocation of $224,600 to: 1 ) Affordable Housing Assistance and
Referral program ($35,250); 2) Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program ($48,350); 3)
Pedestrian Ramp Program ($141,000). Staff is also requesting authorization for the City
Manager to execute contracts with the County of San Diego for Management and
Implementation of the above projects.
There was no one present wishing to speak.
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Rexford, to close the
public hearing and allocate the funds as recommended. Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 5 (1601-01)
SITE DESIGNATION
CITY HALL COMPLEX
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. This report requests designation of a site for the
construction of the Poway City Hall Complex comprised of an Office Building, Council
Meeting Room and approval of the tentative financing plan. Staff is recommending that the
City Council designate the preferred site for the City Hall complex as 13325 Civic Center
Drive; approve the tentative financing plan of 30% cash and 70% debt for construction;
appropriate $4,393,290 to CIP Account 1539 from the General, Water, and Sewer Funds
for the cash portion of the project; authorize the City Manager to retain the services of a
professional architectural firm and solicit proposals for a construction management firm;
find that any expenses incurred above the cash appropriations are anticipated to be
reimbursed from the debt issued and direct staff to study debt financing options.
There was no one present wishing to speak.
Motion by Deputy Mayor Goldby, seconded by Councilmember Emery to approve staff
recommendation. Motion carried 4-1 with Councilmember Higginson voting "no."
ITEM 6 (1163-03/1506-13)
POWAY HIGH SCHOOL
STUDENT PARKING
SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER
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Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. During the past year, the Council has been
requested to become involved in the resolution of problems at Poway High School
associated with student parking and safety. The problems were referred to the Poway City
Council/Poway Unified School District Joint Subcommittee for discussion and development
of suggestions for resolution. Staff is recommending the appropriation of $399,422 from
the General Fund unappropriated reserve to be allocated as follows: 1) the
Redevelopment Agency accept a $350,000 loan for the purpose of constructing a 100
space parking lot on Lot F; 2) the City's share of the student parking shuttle service of
$11,172 to account 0200-4904; and 3) $38,250 to account 0504-4906 for an additional
School Resources Officer. Additionally, the City Manager be authorized to sign any
agreements necessary to undertake the above projects.
The following people were present wishing to speak in support with the added condition
that the funding be provided only if Poway students have the option to select their high
school:
Cheryl Roddy, 17759 Valle Verde
Debra O'Toole Scheffelin, 13029 Pomard Way
Jeff Jackson, 17110 Palmer Court
Sue Terlep, 12130 Travertine Court
Kent Goodman, 12143 Travertine Court
Sharon Tengberg, 17712 Old Winery Way
Motion by Deputy Mayor Goldby, seconded by Mayor Cafagna, to appropriate funds for the
recommended expenditures, but not deploy the School Resources Officer to Poway High
until other security issues such as perimeter fencing and closed campus are addressed. A
strong letter reflecting the citizen and Council issues regarding the proposed redistricting is
to be drafted by staff and brought back as a Supplemental Consent Calendar item for
approval and signature by the full Council. Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 7 (203-10)
APPEAL
MINOR DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 01-52
APPLICANTS: MICHAEL AND LAURA DORKO
Introduction by Mayor Cafagna. This was an appeal by the project applicants, of a
condition of approval requiring the installation of a new fire hydrant with the construction of
a 3,300-square-foot-single-family residence and a 780 square-foot garage located on 2.15
acres at 14123 Ezra Lane. APN: 321-280-17. The applicant's have withdrawn their
appeal.
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Motion by Mayor Cafagna, seconded by Deputy Mayor Goldby, to remove the item from
the Agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
14. City Attorney Eckis requested the following Closed Sessions:
Conference with Legal Counsel - Pending Litigation
Government Code §54956.9(a)
Poway Redevelopment Agency v Eugene Chandler et al
San Diego Superior Court Case No. GIC 750629
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Conference with Real Property Negotiator
Government Code §54956.8
Property:
Negotiating Parties:
Under Negotiation:
Midland Road, APNs 314-220-33, 34, 35
James L. Bowersox on behalf of the
Poway Redevelopment Agency, Buyer
Kevin McNamara, Old Poway Village, Seller
Price and Terms of Purchase
Under Negotiation:
Conference with Real Property Negotiator
Government Code §54956.8
Property: 13021-13023 Poway Road
Negotiating Parties: James Bowersox, Executive Director on behalf
of the Poway Redevelopment Agency, Buyer
William Schneider on behalf of William & Nancy
Schneider Trust, Seller
Price and Terms of Purchase
City Attorney Eckis requested and received Council concurrence to bring a
Supplemental item onto next week's Agenda pertaining to joining the City in an
Amicus Brief in the case of Lowenstein vs. the City of Lafayette.
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL-INITIATED ITEMS
16.
Deputy Mayor Goldby requested staff look into relocation of the storage facility in
Community Park by the tennis courts to allow for additional parking; thanked Deputy
City Manager Riley and staff for their diligence in getting the City Flag project
completed and requested a report back from staff on how the new parking
procedure is working.
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19A. Mayor Cafagna requested Council concurrence to appoint Joan Hooper as
Councilmember Higginson's representative to the Redevelopment & Housing
Advisory Committee.
Motion by Deputy Mayor Goldby, seconded by Councilmember Higginson, to
approve the appointment. Motion carried unanimously.
19B. Mayor Cafagna requested Council consideration to cancel the November 1 and
December 6, 2001 workshops and the December 18, 2001 Council meeting.
Motion by Councilmember Higginson, seconded by Deputy Mayor Goldby, to
approve the cancellations. Motion carried unanimously.
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Cafagna called for Closed Session as requested by City Attorney Eckis at 8:45 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER AND ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Cafagna called the meeting back to order at 9:11 p.m. with all members present and
adjourned the meeting at 9:12 p.m. upon motion by Councilmember Higginson, seconded
by Councilmember Emery.
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City of Poway
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