Item 9 - Council Reaffirming Support for Continued Presence of US Military in S.D. Region
-
ro: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: James L. Bowersox, City Mana~ \\
INITIATED BY: John D. Fitch, Assistant City Manager'il
Penny Riley, Senior Management Analys~
DATE: November 7, 1995
SUBJECI': Resolution of the City Council Reaffirming the Strong Support by the
City of Poway for the Continued Presence of the U.S. Military in the San
Diego Region
ABSTRACI'
At the October 31, 1995 City Council meeting, Resolution 95-118 was adopted, which
states that the City of Poway opposes the transfer of El Toro and Tustin Marine Corps
flight operations to NAS Miramar, based on the unmitigable noise impacts and air
traffic safety concerns. Although the Council opposes the assignment of rotary wing
aircraft at this military installation, the Council is steadfast in its support for a
strong military presence in our region.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This action is not subject to CEQA review.
FISCAL IMPACI'
None.
ADDITIONAL PUBLIC NOTIFICATION AND CORRESPONDENCE
None.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached resolution.
ACI'ION
-
1 of 2
NOV 7 1995 ITEM 'll
---"
RESOLUTION NO.
-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA
REAFFIRMING THE STRONG SUPPORT
BY THE CITY OF POWAY
FOR THE CONTINUED PRESENCE OF THE
U. S. MILITARY IN THE SAN DIEGO REGION
WHEREAS, the City of Poway recognizes the importance of military
operations to ensure the readiness of troops to preserve our national
security; and
WHEREAS, Naval Air Station Miramar, which has safely co-existed with
surrounding communities for decades, represents an important military
installation; and
WHEREAS, we recognize the contributions of Naval Air Station Miramar and
the military to San Diego's economy; and
WHEREAS, the City of Poway extends its full appreciation of the
military's contribution to San Diego County's economy, military heritage,
history, and quality of life, today and in the future; and
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by. the City of Poway that it does hereby
today, and throughout the base realignment process, reaffirm its strong
support for continued military presence for the realignment of Naval Air
Station Miramar to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar and other facilities in
the region.
PASSED, ADOPTED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Poway,
California at a regular meeting this 7th day of November, 1995.
Don Higginson, Mayor
ATTEST:
Marjorie K. Wahlsten, City Clerk
2 of 2 tlOV 7 1995 ITEM 9.1 .
..
SOUTH POWAY BUSINESS PARK PROJECT REVIEW PANEL
Purpose
To improve communication with the community and to avoid unnecessary conflict and
expenditures of time and money by City Council, City Staff, and applicants when
considering sianificant projects and Use Permits for the South Poway Business Park
(SPBP).
Strategy
In a timely manner, obtain and disseminate accurate and clear-cut information on the
potential impacts of prospective projects in the SPBP. Solicit and report community
input early in the process.
Function
1. The Planning Department shall be responsible to notify and provide all available
information to the Chairperson of the Panel as soon as an outside business, individual,
or city department has assigned or is about to assign sianificant resources to the
preparation of any project and/or application for a Use Permit to be located in the South
Poway Business Park that could have sianificant impacts on residents and/or
businesses in the community.
2. The Panel shall review the information provided by the Planning Department and
decide either to monitor (through the Planning Department) progress on the project or
begin a process of gathering information and soliciting community involvement. The
intensity, timing, and method used in the process shall be appropriate to the
magnitude, status, and type of project proposed.
3. If information gathering, research or study requires effort by City Staff, City Council,
or a City-employed outside resource, the role of the committee will be to recommend
that a study be performed. In addition, the Panel is free to obtain and utilize
information gathered without City involvement.
..
4. All meetings of the Panel shall be open to the public and to prospective applicants.
The Panel may recommend the scheduling of workshops, neighborhood meetings or
other public hearings when necessary.
5. If and when the Panel reaches a conclusion regarding a proposed project or use, the
Panel will make a public recommendation to the City Council.
Il-l-'iS
~1.3B
._- ,,--
l
COMMITTEE COMPOSITION AND ORGANIZATION
The Committee shall be composed of seven members, including one member from
each of the following organizations: The poway Chamber of Commerce, The Garden
Road Homeowners Association, The Green Valley Civic Association, The Southwest
Poway Homeowners Association, The Los Lomas Homeowners Association, and The
Creek Road Homeowners Association. Each organization will choose its own
representative. The City Council may veto an appointment or remove a member when,
in their judgment, the best interests of the Panel will be served thereby. One additional
"at large" member will be selected by the City Council from a list of applicants. It will be
the goal of the City Council to choose an applicant whose area is not already served by
the Panel.
The Chairperson of the Panel shall be selected by a majority vote of Panel members
and will serve for a period not to exceed one year.
..
- - --------------