CC 2000 06-27CiTY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES OF THE cn'Y COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 27, 2000
The June 27, 2000, regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Poway, was
called to order at 7:00 p.m., by Deputy Mayor Higginson at the City Council Chambers,
13325 Civic Center Drive, Poway, Califomia.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT AT ROLL CALL
Bob Emery, Jay Goldby, Betty Rexford, Don Higginson
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT AT ROLL CALL
Mickey Cafagna
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
James Bowersox
Loft Anne Peoples
Tamara Smith
Warren Shafer
Peter Moote
Dennis Quillen
Deborah Johnson
Ma~ Sanchez
John Tenwoide
Javid Siminou
Patti Brindle
James Nessel
Jim Lyon
Pamela Wilczak
Jennifer Johnson
City Manager
City Clerk
Assistant City Attorney
Director of Administrative Services
Deputy Director of Administrative Services
Assistant Director of Public Services
Director of Redevelopment Services
Director of Safety Services
Sheriff's Captain
City Engineer
City Planner
Senior Planner
Assistant Planner II
Housing Program Manager
Management Analyst
pLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Goldby led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Deputy Mayor Higginson presented a 15-Year Service Award to Lorraine Gessel,
Administrative Secretary, and a 15-Year Service Award to Jim Nessel, Senior Planner.
Councilmember Goldby presented Agnes McDonald of the Weingart Senior Center with
a Certificate of Commendation.
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PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Deputy Mayor Higginson explained the procedure for Public Oral Communications. The
following people were present wishing to speak:
Kathy Keehan, 10611 Matinal Circle, San Diego, representing the San Diego Bicycle
Coalition requested Council endorse SB 1629.
Louis Tooch, 14105 Powers Road, requested the turn arrow at the corner of Pomerado
and Poway Road be activated, traffic enforcement be initiated on the people entering and
exiting the Chevron and Union 76 stations by crossing over the marked islands, and
inquired as to whether Pomerado Road would be widened during future construction.
Noel Johnson, 12224 Pepper Tree Lane in the Valencia Creek subdivision requested
Council hold a hearing to revoke the conditional use permit of the Big Stone Lodge for
excessive noise.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Councilmember Goldby, seconded by Councilmember Emery, to approve the
Consent Calendar as follows:
14.
Ratification of Warrant Register for the period of June 5-9, 2000. (401-10)
15.
Approval of Minutes - City Council
June 6, 2000 - Regular Meeting
17.
Adoption of Resolution Nos. 00-053 and 00-054 (2 City) - Calling and Giving
Notice of the Holding of and Requesting Consolidation by the County for the
November 7, 2000 General Municipal Election. (702-02)
18.
Adoption of Resolution No. 00-055 - Adopting an Appropriations Limit for Fiscal
Year 2000-01 as required by Government Code Section 7910. (401-23)
19. Rejection of Claim for Damages: Damesha Holiday
(704-13)
20.
Approval of Appropriation of $16,000 and Sixth Amendment to an Agreement
with Comprehensive Housing Services, Inc., for Administration of the
Community Development Block Grant Housing Rehabilitation Program.
(602-01 #1052)
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21.
Approval of Appropriation of $11,000 and Fourth Amendment to an Agreement
with Construction Quality Assurance Group for Providing Inspection and
Construction Management Services to the Community Development Block
Grant Housing Rehabilitation Program. (602-01 #1147)
22.
Approval of Extension of Contract with North County Lifeline for Affordable
Housing Assistance and Referral Program. (602-01 #145)
23.
Award of Bid for Dead Animal Removal to D & D Disposal, Inc., in the amount
of $30,000 annually for two years. (602-01 #1414)
24.
Approval of Appropriation of $20,000 and Second Amendment to an Agreement
with the County of San Diego for the Provision of Animal Control Services.
(602-01 #90)
24.1
Adoption of Resolution No. 00-056 - Commending Eagle Scout Blake Nelson.
(701-17)
24.2
Approval of Agreement with The Wilson Group, LLC for Legislative Advocate
(Lobbying) Services on behalf of the City of Poway and Redevelopment
Agency. (602-01 #983/#199R)
Motion carried 4-0 with Mayor Cafagna absent.
ITEM 1 (701-04)
ORDINANCE 526 - SECOND READING
1996/1997 EDITIONS OF BUILDING CODES
Deputy Mayor Higginson opened the public hearing and read the title of Ordinance No.
526, ""An Ordinance of the City of Poway, California Rescinding Chapters 15.02, 15.04,
15.08, 15.12, 15.16, and 8.52, Article II of the Poway Municipal Code and Adopting New
Chapters 15.02, 15.04, 15.08, 15.12, 15.16 and 8.52, Article II Regarding the Uniform
Administrative Code, 1997 Edition; Uniform Building Code, 1997 Edition; National
Electrical Code, 1996 Edition; Uniform Plumbing Code, 1997 Edition; Uniform Mechanical
Code, 1997 Edition; and Swimming Pool Fencing Regulations."
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. This is the second reading for the ordinance
updating of the most recent codes available through the various code organizations, and
it is recommended these be approved as has been done in the past.
There was no one present wishing to speak.
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Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Goldby, to close the
public hearing and adopt Ordinance No. 526. Motion carried 4-0 with Mayor Cafagna
absent on a roll call vote.
ITEM 2 (1102-01 R)
ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY
13021 AND 13023 POWAY ROAD
OWNERS: WILLIAM AND NANCY SCHNEIDER
Deputy Mayor Higginson opened the public hearing. Staff report by City Manager
Bowersox. This is a request for authorization and appropriation to acquire a parcel
located at 13021 and 13023 Poway Road. This item was originally heard on June 13,
2000 and continued to this evening's meeting to allow for continuing discussions between
the property owners and staff. It has again been mutually agreed to continue this item
until the August 1,2000 meeting to allow for continued discussions.
There was no one present wishing to speak.
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Goldby, to continue the
item to August 1,2000. Motion carried 4-0 with Mayor Cafagna absent.
ITEM 3 (203-04)
BUDGET REVISIONS
FISCAL YEAR 1999-00 AND 2000-01
Deputy Mayor Higginson opened the public hearing. Staff report by City Manager
Bowersox. As in prior years, there are a few end-of-the-fiscal-year adjustments which are
necessary. Staff is now projecting that fiscal year 1999-00 will close with a General Fund
surplus of $889,088. The largest portion of this change is due to the continued increase
in retail activity. Revenue from sales tax is increased by 19.18% over the original
projection. The General Fund expenditure level increased from an approved budget of
$20,403,061 to $21,103,362. The largest components of this increase include the
reorganization of the Development Services Department, increased landscape
maintenance costs for increased parkland, and facilities equipment for Safety Services.
The Financial Program for fiscal year FY 2000-01 will increase from the approved total of
$43,158,750 to $45,333,695 for the City. Staff recommends adoption ofthe Resolutions
approving the amendments.
There was no one present wishing to speak.
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Motion by Councilmember Goldby, seconded by Councilmember Emery, to close the
public hearing and adopt Resolution Nos. 00-057, entitled, "A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Poway, Califomia, Approving Budget Amendments for Fiscal Year
1999-2000 and 2000-2001 ," Resolution No. 00-058, entitled, "A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Poway, Califomia Determining that the Meadowbrook Upper Field
Improvement Project (~5647A) is of Benefit to the Paguay Redevelopment Project," and
Resolution No. 00-059, entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Poway,
California Determining that the Community Park Telephone System Project (#5536A) is
of Benefit to the Paguay Redevelopment Project." Motion carried 4-0 with Mayor Cafagna
absent.
ITEM 4 (602-01 #298R)
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
BREIHAN HOUSING ASSOCIATES
COMMUNITY HOUSING OF NORTH COUNTY
Deputy Mayor Higginson opened the public heating. Staff report by City Manager
Bowersox. This item is a joint public hearing with the City to consider a Negative
Declaration and Disposition and Development Agreement By and Between the Poway
Redevelopment Agency, Breihan Housing Associates and Community Housing of North
County for the construction and operation of an affordable housing development for Iow
and moderate income families. The subject property is approximately 32.72 acres located
on the east side of Community Road, south of Civic Center Drive.
The following person was present wishing to speak:
Louis Tooch, 14105 Powers Road, made inquiry as to the terms of the agreement.
City Manager Bowersox and Redevelopment Services Director Johnson responded to
questions from the public and Council.
Motion by Councilmember Goldby, seconded by Councilmember Emery, to close the
public headng and adopt Resolution No. 00-060 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Poway, Califomia Making Certain Requisite Findings Regarding the
Proposed Disposition and Development Agreement By and Between the Poway
Redevelopment Agency, Breihan Housing Associates, and Community Housing of North
County." Motion carried 4-0 with Mayor Cafagna absent.
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ITEM 5 (806-01)
POMERADO ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Deputy Mayor Higginson opened the public hearing. Staff report by City Manager
Bowersox. This is a request for the issuance of a Negative Declaration, indicating no
significant adverse environmental effects, from the Pomemdo Road Improvement Project.
The City Capital Improvement Project proposes pavement rehabilitation, mad widening,
installation of new concrete curb, gutter and sidewalk, replacement of storm drain pipes
and the construction of a sound wall along sections of Pomerado Road between Ted
Williams Parkway and Meadowbmok Lane.
The following people were present wishing to speak:
Louis Tooch, 14105 Powers Road, made inquiry regarding the traffic study.
Dave Cave, 325 Fire Mtn. Place, Escondido, spoke in opposition to the project.
Judy Hope, 13816 Pomerado Road, spoke in support of the project.
Lucille Dalbey, 14155 Halper Road, spoke in opposition to the project.
City Engineer Siminou and City Manager Bowersox responded to questions from the
public and Council.
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Deputy Mayor Higginson, to close the
public hearing and issue a Negative Declaration. Motion carried 4-0 with Mayor Cafagna
absent.
ITEM 6 (1002-06)
VACATION OF ALLEY
APPLICANT: PACIFIC BELL
Deputy Mayor Higginson opened the public hearing. Staff report by City Manager
Bowersox. The City Council declared the intention to vacate a public alley adjacent to
Lots 21, 22 and 23 in Block 16 of Piermont on June 6, 2000, in order to accommodate the
expansion of Pacific Bell's switching facility on Lot 23. Adoption of the proposed
resolution would finalize this action.
The following people were present wishing to speak:
Jacqueline Hart, 14015 Sycamore Avenue, spoke in opposition.
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Carole Cue, 14026 Sycamore Avenue, spoke in opposition.
Kevin McNamara, 12919 Corte Juana, spoke in support.
Steve Slater, 6158 Kenwater Avenue, San Diego, representing Pacific Bell and Barbara
Nimesgem, responded to questions of the Council.
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Goldby, to continue the
public hearing to July 18, 2000 to allow time for Pacific Bell and staff to meet with all
affected neighbors to discuss the project. Motion carried 4-0 with Mayor Cafagna absent.
ITEM 7 (705-07)
SETTING ASSESSMENTS FOR FY 2000-2001
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT 83-1
ITEM 8 (705-09)
SE'rTING ASSESSMENTS FOR FY 2000-2001
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT 86-1
ITEM 9 (705-11)
SETTING ASSESSMENTS FOR FY 2000-2001
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT 86-2
ITEM 10 (705-12)
SETTING ASSESSMENTS FOR FY 2000-2001
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT 86-3
ITEM 11 (705-14)
SETTING ASSESSMENTS FOR FY 2000-2001
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT 87-1
ITEM 12 (705-10)
SETTING ASSESSMENTS FOR FY 2000-2001
LIGHTING DISTRICT
Deputy Mayor Higginson opened the public hearings. Staff report by City Manager
Bowersox. These hearings were set to allow for public input on landscape maintenance
districts and lighting distdct assessments to be collected on the San Diego County Tax
Roll for Fiscal Year 2000-2001. There are no increases proposed in the assessments.
There was no one present wishing to speak.
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Motion by Councilmember Goldby, seconded by Councilmember Emery, to close the
public hearing and adopt the following Resolutions:
Resolution No. 00-061 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Poway,
California Establishing Assessments for Landscape Maintenance District 83-1 to be
Collected on the Property Roll for Fiscal Year 2000/2001 ."
Resolution No. 00-062 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Poway,
California Establishing Assessments for Landscape Maintenance District 86-1 to be
Collected on the Property Roll for Fiscal Year 2000/2001 ."
Resolution No. 00-063 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Poway,
California Establishing Assessments for Landscape Maintenance District 86-2 to be
Collected on the Property Roll for Fiscal Year 2000/2001 ."
Resolution No. 00-064 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Poway,
California Establishing Assessments for Landscape Maintenance District 86-3 to be
Collected on the Property Roll for Fiscal Year 2000/2001 ."
Resolution No. 00-065 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Poway,
California Establishing Assessments for Landscape Maintenance District 87-1 to be
Collected on the Property Roll for Fiscal Year 2000-2001 ."
Resolution No. 00-066 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Poway,
Califomia Establishing Assessments for the Poway Lighting District to be Collected on the
Property Tax Roll for Fiscal Year 2000/2001."
Motion carried 4-0 with Mayor Cafagna absent.
ITEM 13 (401-30)
AUTHORIZE USE OF GRANT FUNDS
STATE DEPARTMENT OF FISH & GAME
REGIONAL WILDLIFE CORRIDOR MONITORING PROJECT
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. In October 1999, staff applied for a $75,000 local
assistance grant under the California Department of Fish and Game's (CDFG) program
budget for urgent implementation tasks. The requested funds will be used to implement
the proposed Regional Wildlife Corddor Monitoring Project, which is consistent with the
requirements of the Poway Subarea Habitat Conservation Plan. The project is a joint
effort of the cities of Poway and San Diego. In February 2000 CDFG approved the grant
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application and subsequently a standard contract agreement was executed by CDFG and
the City Manager. In order to disburse the grant funds, an "authorizing resolution" must
be adopted by Council confirming approval of the project and acceptance of grant funds.
Motion by Councilmember Goldby, seconded by Councilmember Emery, to adopt
Planning Resolution No. P-00-48 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Poway, Califomia Approving the Proposed Regional Wildlife Corridor Monitoring Project
and Authorizing the Acceptance of Grant Funds Through the California Department of
Fish and Game NCCP Program for the Implementation of the Proposed Project." Motion
carried 4-0 with Mayor Cafagna absent.
ITEM 13.1 (203-10)
APPEAL OF CONDITIONS
MINOR DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 00-08
APPLICANT: STEVEN STONE
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. This is a request to waive the requirement of the
conditions of approval pertaining to Mitigation of Diegan Coastal Sage Scrub, Sewer Line
Charge, and Tannin Drive Road Improvements. A request has been made to continue
this hearing item to July 11,2000, in order to allow the applicant sufficient time to assess
the probable costs involved in the construction of the required public improvements.
There was no one present wishing to speak.
Motion by Councilmernber Goldby, seconded by Councilmember Emery, to continue the
item to July 11, 2000. Motion carried 4-0 with Mayor Cafagna absent.
CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
26A.
Assistant City Attorney Smith requested a Closed Session with Labor
Negotiators per Government Code Section §54957.6, City Negotiator: James
L. Bowersox, City Manager, Employee Organization Negotiator: Non Safety
Employees Teamsters Local 911
26B.
Assistant City Attorney Smith requested a Closed Session with Labor
Negotiators per Government Code Section §54957.6, City Negotiator: James
L. Bowersox, City Manager, Employee Organization Negotiator: Poway
Fireflghters Association
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26C.
Assistant City Attorney Smith requested a Closed Session with Labor
Negotiators per Govemment Code Section §54957.6, City Negotiator: James
L. Bowersox, City Manager, Employee Organization Negotiator:
ManagementJConfidential Group
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL-INITIATED ITEMS
27.
Councilmember Emery requested Council revisit the application of sidewalks
in the business park in an effort to increase future transit use.
28.
Councilmember Goldby requested the Budget Review Committee, on future
budgets, be included in the mid-year budget adjustment process: thanked staff
for the bi-weekly reports on water usage by Maderas; advised Council that staff
would be bringing a report for consideration of sending a couple of the Teen
Issues members to a one day session at the League of California Cities
Conference in Anaheim; praised Councilmember Rexford for her initiation of the
visit of the Director of State Housing and Community Development to tour the
Poway affordable housing sites.
30.
Councilmember Rexford commended North County Times Reporter, Andrea
Moss for recently receiving the award for "Outstanding Journalist Coverage"
by the Non-Profit Federation for Housing and Community Development. The
City of Poway was also honored by the Federation in the category of
"Outstanding Local Government Reporting".
30A.
Councilmember Rexford then provided Council with a recap of her June 23,
2000 meeting with Julie Bomstein, Director of State Housing and Community
Development, and tour of Poway Affordable Housing Sites.
Deputy Mayor Higginson adjourned the meeting at 8:47 p.m. to closed session as
requested by the Assistant City Attorney.
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CALL TO ORDER AND ADJOURNMENT
Deputy Mayor Higginson called the meeting back to order at 9:29 p.m, with all
Councilmembers present except Mayor Cafagna. Deputy Mayor Higginson adjourned the
meeting at 9:30 p.m. on motion by Councilmember Goldby, seconded by Director Emery.
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of Poway
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