CC 2002 03-12CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNA
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 12, 2002
The March 12, 2002, 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
Bob Emery, Jay Goldby, Betty Rexford, Mickey Cafagna
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT
Don Higginson
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
James Bowersox
Penny Riley
Steve Eckis
Lori Anne Peoples
Warren Shafer
Robert Clark
Niall Fritz
Jim Howell
Mark Sanchez
David Narevsky
Ingrid Alverde
Pamela Wilczak
Scott Edwards
City Manager
Deputy City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
Director of Administrative Services
Director of Community Services
Director of Development Services
Director of Public Works
Director of Safety Services
Redevelopment Manager
Economic Development Manager
Housing Manager
Management Analyst
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Boy Scout Troop 617 presented the Colors and led the Pledge.
Mayor Cafagna recognized Boy Scout Troop 109 members who were present in
the audience working on their citizenship badges.
PRESENTATIONS
A) Mayor Cafagna presented a 25-Year Service Award to Public Works
Operations Manager, Dan Cannon.
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B) Linda Vanderveen, Chair of the Safe Havens Campaign to build a new
Boys and Gids Club, extended appreciation to the members of the Council, City
Manager and staff for working to find a site and making the location in the
Community Park available. She also introduced and thanked financial
supporters: Tom and Sue Liguori, who are funding the Athletic Field in honor of
Tom's father and mother; Geico Direct represented by Howard Collins, who will
be funding one of the scoreboards on the athletic field; Robert Horsman of San
Diego National Bank, funding the Entry Lobby of the Club; the Poway Rotary
Club, represented by President Jay Goldby for the playground; Ed and Sandy
Burr of EDCO, who are making the Learning Center in the Club possible; Testing
Engineers, San Diego, represented by their President Steve Bradley; Todd and
Mari Gutschow for the Technology Center; Lloyd and Len Wells who are funding
the Gymnasium in memory of their son Toby; and Rich and Gaby Sulpizio for
whom the Clubhouse will be named in honor of their generosity.
Merrilee Boyack, Volunteer Community Campaign Chair, provided a brief
overview of the next phase in building the facility.
C) Mayor Cafagna presented the "Annual State of the City Address". (Copy
on file in the Office of the City Clerk). (701-01)
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Cafagna explained the procedure for Public Oral Communications.
There was no one present wishing to speak.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Councilmember Goldby, seconded by Councilmember Rexford, to
approve the Consent Calendar as follows:
Ratification of Warrant Registers for the periods February 4-8, 2002 and
February 11-15, 2002. (401-10)
Approval of Minutes - City Council
February 12, 2002 - Regular Meeting
February 19, 2002 - Regular Meeting
9. Approval of City's Investment Report as of January 31,2002. (408-01)
10. Approval of Law Enforcement Contract for Fiscal Year 2001/2002.
(602-01 #59)
11. Rejection of Claim Against the City: Gary Kent.
(704-13)
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12. Approval of Housing Commission Charter Amendment.
(701-09)
13.
Adoption of Resolution No. P-02-07 - Approving Temporary Use Permit
02-03, Poway Chamber of Commerce, Applicant, for the Annual Poway
Spring Fest 2002 Street Fair on Midland Road between Poway Road and
Hilleary Place, April 21, 2002, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Said section
of Midland Road to be closed from 5:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Event to include
approximately 200 booths, one stage with live entertainment and a kid's
zone. (203-07)
14. Award of Bid for the 00-01 Oveday Project to J.D. Paving, Inc., the amount
of $2,391,526.46. (602-01 #1523)
15. Adoption of the 2002 Traffic Signal Report.
(1160-01)
16.
Approval of Reduction of Grading Security No. BE 2616591 from
$1,616,000 to $100,000 following the applicant's posting of a replacement
bond in the amount of $100,000, for Heritage Ranch Estates, TTM 98-02,
Permit No. G-1265-00, Old Coach Drive; David Davis, NorthPoint
Development, Inc., Applicant. APNs: 272-140-02, 272-150-01,276-071-
13 and 277-011-07. (203-01)
17.
Approval of Release of Bond No. 865747S which includes a Performance
Bond in the amount of $1,528,104 and a Payment Bond in the amount of
$764,052 and Monument Bond No. 865749S in the amount of $4,300 for
Legacy Stowe Business Centre, TPM 99-07, Matt Adams, Legacy
Partners 2078, LLC., Applicant. APNs: 323-090-95 through 98.
(203-02/602-01 #1398)
Motion carried 4-0 with Councilmember Higginson absent.
ITEM 1 (202-13)
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS. 1435 & 1436
APPLICANT: CITY OF POWAY
Mayor Cafagna opened the public hearing. Staff report by City Manager
Bowersox. In order to maintain the efficiency of our drainage channels, the
Public Works Department is proposing a silt removal program within Poway
Creek in a channelized area located between Midland Road and Pomerado
Road. In order to provide periodic maintenance of the channel, the City crews
need access to the channel bottom. This project also includes the construction
of a 10-foot-wide concrete access ramp that will extend from the Fire Station 1
parking lot east to the concrete apron located at the base of the box culvert
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where Poway Creek crosses under Community Road. At this time, staff is
requesting a continuance of this item to the meeting of March 26, 2002, in order
to address additional mitigation requirements as proposed by U.S. Fish & Wildlife
Service and the California Department of Fish & Game in response to the
projects Public Notice.
There was no one present wishing to speak.
Motion by Councilmember Goldby, seconded by Councilmember Rexford, to
continue the public hearing to March 26, 2002. Motion carried 3-0 with
Councilmember Higginson absent and Deputy Mayor Emery away from the Dais.
ITEM 5.1 (602-01 #1319)
APPROPRIATION
WET 'N WILD SETTLEMENT FUNDS
EXPENDITURE PLAN
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. Consistent with Council direction on
January 8, 2002, staff has prepared an expenditure plan for the Wet 'n Wild
Settlement Funds. Each Councilmember has the opportunity to allocate
$220,000 for community purposes.
The following people were present wishing to speak:
Valerie Raymond spoke in support of the proposed expenditure plan.
Dan Krall, 14223 Primrose Court spoke in support but noted what appeared to be
unequal support for girls sports.
Motion by Councilmember Rexford, seconded by Deputy Mayor Emery, to
approve the appropriation of $1.1 million in settlement funds and the expenditure
plan. Motion carried 4-0 with Councilmember Higginson absent.
CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
19.
City Attorney Eckis announced that the Supreme Court had ruled in favor
of cities with regards to the Arnicas Brief filed on behalf of Thousand Oaks
- that abandonment of a contract does not apply to public projects.
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL-INITIATED ITEMS
21A.
Councilmember Goldby requested support for adoption of a Resolution
endorsing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Tentative Decision
for the NPDES Permit for the City of San Diego's Point Loma Wastewater
Treatment Plant Discharge to the Pacific Ocean.
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Motion by Deputy Mayor Emery, seconded by Councilmember Rexford, to
adopt Resolution No. 02-018, entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Poway, California, Endorsing the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency's Tentative Decision for the NPDES Permit for the City of San
Diego's Point Loma Wastewater Treatment Plant Discharge to the Pacific
Ocean Through the Point Loma Ocean Outfall." Motion carried 4-0 with
Councilmember Higginson absent.
24A. Mayor Cafagna and Council discussed updates to the Regional
Governance options. No action was taken.
Mayor Cafagna then requested the City look into a request to put signage
on Highway 67 to prevent people from parking in the bike lanes.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Cafagna adjourned the meeting at 9:00 p.m. upon motion by
Councilmember Rexford, seconded by Deputy Mayor Emery, in memory of Bruce
Merrill.
""E~i Anne Peoples, Citly Clerk
Ci~ of Poway
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