Item 11 - Approval of Minutes
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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
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FROM: James L. Bowersox, City Man~
INITIATED BY: Marjorie K. Wahlsten, City Clerk~
DATE: May 4, 1993
SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes
ABSTRACT
The Minutes of April 13, 1993 Regular Meeting and April 15, 1993 Adjourned Regular
Meeting, have been prepared and are attached for your approval.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Environmental review is not required according to CEQA guidelines.
FISCAL IMPACT
None
ADDITIONAL PUBLIC NOTIFICATION AND CORRESPONDENCE
None
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council approve the minutes of April 13, 1993, and
April 15, 1993.
ACTION
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CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 13, 1993
The April 13, 1993, regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Poway, was called to order at 7:05 p.m., by Mayor Higginson at the City Council
Chambers, 13325 Civic Center Drive, Poway, California.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT AT ROLL CALL
Mickey Cafagna, Susan Callery, Bob Emery, Tony Snesko, Don Higginson
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
James Bowersox City Manager
Marjorie Wahlsten City Cl erk
Steve Eckis City Attorney
John Fitch Assistant City Manager
Peggy Stewart Director of Administrative Services
Bob Thomas Director of Community Services
Mark Weston Director of Engineering Services
Reba Wright-Quastler Director of Planning Services
Alan Archibald Director of Public Services
Mark Sanchez Director of Safety Services
Steve Streeter Assistant Director of Planning Services
Garry MacPherson Battalion Chief
Yolanda Collins Sheriff's Captain
David Narevsky Redevelopment Manager
Patrick Foley Principal Management Analyst
Janis Acosta Management Analyst
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Deputy Mayor Emery led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATION
Mayor Higginson presented a check for $3,000 to the co-chairs of the underwriting
committee for Grad Night at Poway High School. They presented T-shirts to the
Counci 1.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Higginson explained the procedure for Public Oral Communications. The
following person spoke under this item, although it was later in the meeting,
following Item 5:
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Bi 11 Barni ck, 14645 Sunrise Canyon Road, stated that homeowners in the
Landscape Maintenance Districts should be able to specify the types of
landscaping they want to pay to support. He stated that the owners in
Sunrise Ranch want the turf removed from the Espola Road frontage and drip
irrigation installed. Council requested that he submit documentation that
he represents the homeowners and this is their desire. He also suggested
that the current equestrian trails be resurfaced to accommodate bicycles
since we have more bicycles than horses in Poway.
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL-INITIATED ITEMS
42B. Since there were several persons present to speak under this item, Mayor
Higginson moved this item forward on the agenda. Council member Emery
stated he had not been present at last week's meeting and had read several
conflicting newspaper accounts regarding the enforcement action against
Lea Burrell who needs a minor conditional use permi t to keep all her
exotic birds on property on Melodie Lane. He requested a status report on
this issue.
City Manager Bowersox stated that this item will be on the agenda next
week with a report from staff. Staff responded to a neighbor's complaint
about the noise of Ms. Burrell's birds and cited Ms. Burrell for failure
to obtain a minor conditional use permit. She has the option of applying
for a permit and enforcement action will be stayed until the Council acts
on the permit.
Council concurred to take testimony from those present wishing to speak:
Rosemary Snyder, 1594 Hilltop Circle, Hori zon Hi 11 s, stated Ms.
Burrell was a former neighbor of hers and very considerate.
Deborah Lawrence, 13445 Thunderhead St., San Diego, spoke in favor
of the birds.
Jack Hodgson, 5533 Baja Drive, San Diego, Ms. Burrell's landlord,
stated they were developing a plan to reduce the noise and he would
apply for a permit.
John Pampy, Ipava Drive, stated the noise is excessive.
Laurie Krusinski, 14113 Ipava Drive, stated she had filed the
complaint and the noise is excessive.
Martin Muschinske, 3210 Sky trail Ranch Road, Jamul, with the
American Federation of Aviculture stated birds are stressed by being
moved.
In response to Council query, Ms. Burrell stated she has 4 macaws which
are the noisiest of the birds and she proposes to buil d an indoor
enclosure to keep them in until mid-day.
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City Attorney Eckis stated that if no application for a minor conditional
use permit has been made by the next meeting, Council has the discretion
to determine how much time Ms. Burrell has to abate the use.
(Councilmembers Cafagna and Snesko left the room.)
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Callery to approve the
Consent Calendar, as follows:
19. Approval of Minutes - City Council
March 23, 1993, Regular Meeting
20. Approval of Minutes - Redevelopment Agency
March 23, 1993, Regular Meeting
21. Ratification of Warrant Register - March 25, 1993 (401-10)
22. Denial of claim for damages: USAA Insurance (704-13)
23. Receive and file report concerning results of York Avenue/Edgemoor Street
Survey showing majority of the neighborhood wish to have the gate remain
and have no improvements done. (Il80-03 )
24. Disclosure of purchase of residence in the Redevelopment Project Area by
the Redevelopment Manager, David Narevsky. (1506-05 )
25. Appropriation of $5,000 for improvements to Bette Bendixen Park, including
memorial plaque, picnic tables and drinking fountain.
(1401-07)
26. Receive and fi 1 e Transportat ion Improvement Projects Quarterly Status
Report. (1IlO-Ol)
27. Release of grading securities and retention for Parkway Business Centre,
Units I and II, Community Facilities District 88-1. (602-01 #720)
28. Adopt Resolution No. 93-051 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Poway, Cal ifornia Establ ishing "No Parking" Zones on Garden
Road at Sutter Mi 11 Road." (1163-01 )
29. Receive and file report from the Traffic Safety Committee regarding right
turn restrictions at the signalized intersection of Twin Peaks Road and
Ted Williams Parkway. (Il60-01 )
30. Adopt Resolution No. 93-052 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Poway Annexing Territory to the Sewer Improvement District of
the City of Poway, Curtis Annexation," located at 15226 Hilltop(ItH'OUl)
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31. Adopt Resolution No. 93-053 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Poway Annexing Territory to the Sewer Improvement District of
the City of Poway, Lawson Annexation," located at 15234 Hilltop(UY'llHl)
32. Adopt Resolution No. 93-054 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Poway Annexing Territory to the Sewer Improvement District of
the City of Poway, Martinez Annexation," located at 15246 Hi 11 top
Circle. (1170-11 )
33. Adopt Reso 1 ut i on No. 93-055 ent it 1 ed, "A Reso 1 ut i on of the City Counc il of
the City of Poway Annexing Territory to the Sewer Improvement District of
the City of Poway, Nugent Annexation," located at 15266 Hilltop([lY'llltl)
34. Adopt Reso 1 ut i on No. 93-056 ent it 1 ed, "A Reso 1 ut i on of the City Counc il of
the City of Poway Annexing Territory to the Sewer Improvement District of
the City of Poway, Papier Annexation," located at 15273 Hilltop(UY'llHl)
35. Approval of Revised Memorandum of Understanding for Emergency Services
with the California Conservation Corps (CCC). (602-01 #880)
36. Approval of one-year contract extensions with Heaviland Enterprises and
New Way Landscape Maintenance for 1 andscape maintenance services of
various Landscape Mai ntenance Di stri ct areas and the Center for the
Performing Arts. (602-01 #875, #855, #916, #745)
37. Award of bid for retrofit of irrigation, plant i ng and ma i ntenance of
grapefruit groves on Ted Wi 11 i ams Parkway Slopes to Bartlett Grove
Management in the amount of $19,722.50 and $5,820 per year for grove
maintenance. (602-01 #974)
Motion carried 3-0 with Councilmembers Cafagna and Snesko out of the room.
(Councilmember Cafagna and Snesko re-entered the meeting.)
ITEM 5 (203-21
SPECIFIC PLAN 92-01
OLD POMERADO ROAD AREA
Item introduced by City Manager Bowersox. Staff report by Director of Planning
Services Wright-Quastler. On February 11, 1992, the City Council initiated
preparation of this specific plan. Meetings have been held with the residents
and property owners for the past several months. She cited the history of the
area and the current zoning. A specific plan is a tool for development and
establishes design standards that are mandatory for commercial and multi-family
projects and advisory for single family dwellings. It suggests zoning that would
be appropriate but does not effectuate any change. Change must come through a
-- General Plan Amendment or rezone. She also noted that these actions can be taken
without a specific plan in place. In response to Council query, she stated that
staff is currently doing a city-wide survey on neighborhood park needs.
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Speaking in opposition to the specific plan:
Jim Shea, 12423 Paseo Colina
Fran Davenport, 12256 Old Stone Road
Robert Good, 12730 Soule Street
Mark Larabee, 12416 Old Pomerado Rod
Renee Gandola, 12455 Golden Eagle Lane
Chris Holl, 12304 Bluewing Court
Nicki McSurdy, 12294 Old Stone Road, read statement on behalf of Sunny
Auburn.
LaJoyce Robinson, 12076 Old Pomerado Road
Kennon Dial, 12311 Boulder View Drive
Earl Knox, 12419 Paseo Colina
Speakers concerns i nc 1 uded the need for more safety improvements in their
neighborhood such as a traffic signal at Pomerado Road and Old Pomerado Road and
a larger turnaround at the cul-de-sac; using "political extortion" to get the
Stowe Drive extension in exchange for increased density on the Aviano/Bothwell
property; and why this is being proposed at all since the General Plan is
adequate.
Speaking in favor of the specific plan:
Neville Bothwell, 5302 Alta Bahia Court, San Diego, cited the impact of
the Stowe Drive extension on his property and stated it would not cause
increased traffic on Old Pomerado Road since the project fronts on
Pomerado Road.
Bill Hedenkamp, 1331 India Street, San Diego, architect, showed an
architectural rendering of the entrance of Stowe Drive extension using the
design standards in the specific plan.
RECESS AND CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Higginson recessed the meeting at 9:00 p.m. and called it back to order at
9:10 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
Mayor Higginson stated staff had been directed to prepare the Specific Plan
following the adoption of the Old Poway Specific Plan and Council had felt it
would be a benefit for this area Councilmember Cafagna noted that a specific
plan requires a developer to develop to a higher standard and is a positive for
an area. Councilmember Emery suggested that since the residents are not in favor
of the specific plan that the process be termi nated and the General Plan
Amendment process can proceed on its own.
Motion by Mayor Higginson, seconded by Councilmember Callery to deny the specific
pl an. Motion carried unanimously.
(Councilmember Snesko left the room.)
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ITEM 6 (203-22R)
AMENDED REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
Mayor Higginson opened the public hearing. Staff report by City Manager
Bowersox. This is the date set for the joint public hearing for the amended
redevelopment plan, however staff recommends the hearing be continued to May 25,
1993 in order to complete the negotiations with several taxing agencies.
There was no one present wishing to speak.
Motion by Councilmember Cafagna, seconded by Councilmember Callery to continue
the joi nt pub 1 i c heari ng on the amended redevelopment plan to May 25, 1993.
Motion carried 4-0 with Councilmember Snesko out of the room.
ITEM 7 (203-08)
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 92-09
APPLICANT: THOMAS DAVIS/WINSTON TIRE
Mayor Higginson opened the public hearing. Staff report by City Manager
Bowersox. This is a request to construct a 516 square foot addition to the
existing Winston Tire Store at 12947 Poway Road. It will include upgrades to the
building and site, including closure of one driveway cut on Poway Road. Staff
recommends approval.
There was no one present wishing to speak.
Mot i on by Counc i 1 member Emery, seconded by Counc il member Callery to adopt
Pl anni ng Reso 1 ut i on No. P-93-13, ent i tl ed, "A Reso 1 ut i on of the City Council of
the City of Poway, California Approving Conditional Use Permit 92-09, Assessor's
Parcel Number 317-490-68." Motion carried 4-0 with Councilmember Snesko out of
the room.
(Councilmember Snesko re-entered the meeting.)
ITEM 8 (203-04)
VARIANCE 93-03
MINOR DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 93-06
APPLI CANT: PETER & KAREN MOLNAR
Mayor Higginson opened the publ ic hearing. Staff report by City Manager
Bowersox. This is a request for a 1,243 square foot second story addition at
12852 Reo Real Drive. The garage is set back 21' 5" and the proposed second story
will observe the same setback which requires a variance. The required front yard
setback is 25 feet. Staff recommends approval.
- Speaking in opposition to staff recommendation:
Linda Lyles, 12846 Reo Real Drive, requested the windows on the south side
be reduced to preserve her privacy.
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Speaking in favor of staff recommendation:
Mac Bagby, architect, 4333 Fairmont Ave., San Diego
Motion by Councilmember Cafagna, seconded by Councilmember Emery to close the
public hearing and adopt Planning Resolution No. P-93-14, entitled, "A Resolution
of the City Council of the City of Poway, California Approving Variance 93-03 and
Minor Development Review 93-06, Assessor's Parcel Number 317-750-15." Motion
carried unanimously.
ITEM 9 (203-04)
VARIANCE 93-04
MINOR DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 93-04
APPLI CANT: J. INGRAHAM CLARK
Mayor Higginson opened the public hearing. Staff report by City Manager
Bowersox. This is a request for a five foot front yard setback variance for
construction of a single family home at 17324 Tam O'Shanter Drive. Staff
recommends approval.
There was no one present wishing to speak.
Motion by Council member Snesko, seconded by Council member Emery to close the
public hearing and adopt Planning Resolution No. P-93-15, entitled, "A Resolution
of the City Council of the City of Poway, California Approving Variance 93-04 and
Minor Development Review 93-04, Assessor's Parcel Number 273-144-01." Motion
carried unanimously.
ITEM 10 (203-04)
VARIANCE 93-05
MINOR DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 93-02
APPLI CANT: EDWARD SCOTT
Mayor Higginson opened the publ ic hearing. Item introduced by City Manager
Bowersox. Staff report by Director of Planning Services Wright-Quastler. This
is a request for construction of a single family home at 14637 Twin Peaks Road
in the hillside/ridgeline area including a variance for the garage to observe a
25 foot setback from the Twin Peaks Road easement where a 40 foot setback is
required. Staff has added a finding regarding the coastal sage scrub
preservat i on based on the recent 1 i st i ng of the Ca 1 iforni a Gnatcatcher as a
threatened species by the U.S. Department of the Interior. Staff recommends
approval.
Speaking in opposition to staff recommendation:
John Kane, 14635 Twin Peaks Road, cited drainage problems and the
placement of the retaining wall as concerns to be addressed.
Speaking in favor of staff recommendation:
Dave Putnam, 13045 Carriage Road, partner of Ed Scott, cited a willingness
to work with Mr. Kane and staff to resolve the concerns.
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Motion by Councilmember Snesko, seconded by Councilmember Cafagna to close the
public hearing and adopt Planning Resolution No. P-93-16, entitled, "A Resolution
of the City of Poway, California Approving Variance 93-05 and Minor Development
Review 93-02 Hillside/Ridgeline, Assessor's Parcel Number 321-250-08," with staff
instructed to work with the owner. Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 11 (202-01)
HUGHES, HEISS & ASSOCIATES MANAGEMENT STUDY
PRELIMINARY. PHASE II
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. Hughes, Heiss & Associates have prepared
preliminary findings and recommendations for Community Services, Sheriff's
Contract, Fire Department, Administrative Services and City Clerk as part of
Phase II of the management study. The final report for all departments will be
presented to the City Council on May 11, 1993.
ITEM 12 (602-01, #187R)
CONTRACT FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. Council member Cafagna suggested the
City /Redeve 1 opment Agency hi re an Economi c Development Di rector and Council
concurred that a contract employee would be appropriate. Ross Spalding, who was
known to the Council and staff when he worked with San Diego Gas & Electric, is
available for this position and staff recommends a two-year contract be approved
with him.
Motion by Councilmember Cafagna, seconded by Councilmember Emery to approve the
contract for Economic Development Services with Ross Spalding and appropriate
$65,000 from the Redevelopment Agency's General Fund to provide for the first
year's cost of the contract. Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 13 (208-03R)
MOBILEHOME RENTAL SUBSIDY PROGRAM
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. The current rental subsidy program
provides $75 per month to eligible participants, those whose total household
income must be equal to or below 50 percent of the median income for San Diego
County. At the March 16, 1993 Ci ty Counci 1 meeting, Counc il member Callery
requested the eligibility requirements be reviewed because there are current
residents who need this assistance and do not qualify. Staff recommends
increasing the subsidy to $100 per month; revising the eligibility requirements
to 55 percent of the median income with personal assets of less than $25,000;
authori zi ng the Hous i ng Commi ss i on to revi ew app 1 i cat ions on a case by case
basis; allowing qualified households to continue to participate even if their
qualified status changed as a result of the death of a member of the household;
and requiring a two year residency for qualification.
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Speaking in favor of staff recommendation:
Bill Cross, 13105 Corona Way, Pres i dent of the Poway Royal Mobil ehome
Estates.
Motion by Councilmember Snesko, seconded by Counc il member Callery to approve
staff recommendation. Motion carried 4-0 with Councilmember Emery disqualified.
ITEM 14 (1403-06)
WEED AND RUBBISH ABATEMENT APPEALS
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. Section 8.76.070 of the Municipal Code
gives any property owner the right to appeal the "Notice to Clean Premises"
with in ten days. Notices were given on March 26, 1993 and, as of the start of
this meeting, no appeals had been received.
There was no one present wishing to submit an oral appeal.
ITEM 15 (705-07)
ENGINEER'S REPORT
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT 83-1
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. The Engineer's Report for 1993-94 shows
proposed assessments of $136.40 per unit for Zone A (residential) which is the
same as last year, and $255.34 per unit for Zone B (commercial), an increase from
$211.02. Staff recommends adoption of the Resolution of Intention setting public
hearings for May 11 and June 15, 1993.
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Snesko to adopt
Resolution No. 93-057, entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City
of Poway, California Declaring the Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments
With in poway Landscape Maintenance Di stri ct 83-1 for Fi sca 1 Year 1993-94."
Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 16 (705-09)
ENGINEER'S REPORT
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT 86-1
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. The Engineer's Report for 1993-94 shows
proposed assessments of $261.02 per unit for Zone A (residential) which is the
same as last year, and no assessments for Zone B (Poway Chapel) since they do
their own maintenance. Staff recommends adoption of the Resolution of Intention
setting public hearings for May 11 and June 15, 1993.
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Counc il member Snes ko to adopt
Resolution No. 93-058, entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City
of Poway, California Declaring the Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments
Within Poway Landscape Maintenance Di stri ct 86-1 for Fiscal Year 1993-94."
Motion carried unanimously.
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ITEM 17 (705-11)
ENGINEER'S REPORT
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT 86-2
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. The Engineer's Report for 1993-94 shows
proposed assessments of $186.16 per unit for Zone A (residential) and $217.48 per
unit for Zone B (commercial), which are the same as last year. Staff recommends
adoption of the Resolution of Intention setting public hearings for May 11 and
June 15, 1993.
Motion by Counc il member Emery, seconded by Councilmember Snesko to adopt
Resolution No. 93-059, entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City
of Poway, Cal ifornia Declaring the Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments
Withi n Poway Landscape Maintenance Di stri ct 83-2 for Fi sca 1 Year 1993-94."
Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 18 (705-12)
ENGINEER'S REPORT
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT 86-3
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. The Engineer's Report for 1993-94 shows
proposed assessments of $163.00 per unit for Zone A (residential) which is the
same as last year, and $139.00 per unit for Zone B (commercial), an increase from
$33.66. Staff recommends adoption of the Resolution of Intention setting public
hearings for May 11 and June 15, 1993.
Motion by Counc il member Emery, seconded by Councilmember Snes ko to adopt
Resolution No. 93-060, entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City
of Poway. California Declaring the Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments
With in Poway Landscape Maintenance Di stri ct 86-3 for Fi sca 1 Year 1993-94."
Motion carried unanimously.
CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
A. Ci ty Attorney Eck is stated a closed sess i on is not necessary at thi s
meeting but suggested one be added to the agenda for April 20, 1993.
B. City Attorney Ecki s stated that the Board of Supervi sors met today
regarding the remedial work to stop the gasoline leakage into the creek
from the Qui k Chek station but they have not agreed to accept the
liability because of court rulings making agencies undertaking remedial
work liable if the remediation does not work. This is supposed to be back
before the Board next Tuesday.
Lee Rottler, 13049 Seiler Street, stated his house fell out of escrow
because of this problem and is having an economic impact on him and his
family.
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Council concurred to discuss this next and City Attorney Eckis stated he
will be ready to make a recommendation on whether or not we should take
the responsibility of doing the remedial work.
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL-INITIATED ITEMS
42A. Councilmember Emery stated that since he had been absent last week when
Mayor Higginson appointed him to a Library Site Search Committee he wanted
to know how this process was going to proceed. Council concurred that
they would hold a workshop on Saturday, April 13 at 8:00 a.m. with the
Li brary Advi sory Commi ttee and the Fri ends of the Li brary to recei ve
information from staff on all proposed sites, then the Site Committee will
meet to formulate recommendations for the City Council.
42C & D. Because of the hour, Councilmember Emery requested these items be
continued to April 20, 1993.
ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion by Councilmember Callery, seconded by Councilmember Cafagna, Mayor
Higginson ordered the meeting adjourned to 4:00 p.m., Thursday, April 15, 1993.
The time of adjournment was 10:55 p.m.
Marjorie K. Wahlsten, City Clerk
City of Poway
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CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA
-- MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 15, 1993
The April 15, 1993, meeting of the City Council of the City of Poway,
adjourned from the April 13, 1993 regular meeting, was called to order at 4:05
p.m., by Mayor Higginson at the City Council Chambers, 13325 Civic Center Drive,
Poway, California.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT AT ROLL CALL
Susan Callery, Bob Emery, Don Higginson
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT AT ROLL CALL
Mickey Cafagna (Councilmember Cafagna arrived at 4:55 P.M.)
Tony Snesko
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
James Bowersox City Manager
Marjorie Wahlsten City Clerk
Steve Eckis City Attorney
John Fitch Assistant City Manager
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Higginson explained the procedure for Public Oral Communications. There
was no one present wishing to speak.
ITEM 3 (1401-14)
BLUE SKY RANCH FUNDING
Mayor Higginson welcomed Assemblyman Jan Goldsmith, former Mayor of the City of
Poway, back to the City Council Chambers. Assemblyman Goldsmith stated that the
State Legislature has given the Department of Fish & Game a proposed budget for
1993-94 that will require cutting some of the interpretive programs throughout
the State. They are developing objective criteria to use in making the cuts and
will also look at options such as sharing and management agreements with other
organizations. He has also asked Fish & Game to suggest legislative mandates
that could be el iminated to free up funding for the interpretive programs.
(Following his introduction Assemblyman Goldsmith left the meeting.)
Fred Worthley, Regional Manager for Fish & Game; John Anderson of his staff;
Allen Feldstein, Chairman, Fri ends of Bl ue Sky Reserve; and Kell i Rutiger,
Assemblyman Goldsmith's Chief of Staff; were present to discuss this matter with
the Council.
- City Manager Bowersox pointed out that the chief accompl ishments have been
preserving this property from development, cleaning up the property, and
beginning a program of eliminating the non-native plant species.
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Mr. Worthley emphasized that no decision has been made as to what we will lose
and agreed that the criteria and budget numbers could be shared with a Task Force
made up of representatives from the City, County, Friends, and Fish & Game.
Councilmember Callery agreed to represent the City on this Task Force.
Members of the Friends pointed out that the naturalist does more than
interpretive work in that he stops illegal vehicle use and vandal ism on the
property and stated they would be reluctant to perform this role. They also
requested that one of the criteria be the uniqueness of the preserve since all
the other preserves in the County are wetlands and do not support the variety of
habitats that Blue Sky Ranch has.
(Councilmember Cafagna arrived at 4:55 p.m.)
ADJOURNMENT
Upon mot i on by Counc i 1 member Callery, seconded by Counc il member Emery, Mayor
Higginson ordered the meeting adjourned. The time of adjournment was 5:00 p.m.
Marjorie K. Wahlsten, City Clerk
City of Poway
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