CC 2003 04-22CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 22, 2003
The April 22, 2003, 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 Poway Community Library
- Meeting Room, 13137 Poway Road, Poway, California.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT
Bob Emery, Jay Goldby, Don Higginson, Betty Rexford, Mickey Cafagna
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
James Bowersox
Penny Riley
Tamara Smith
Sherrie Worrell
Warren Shafer
Robert Clark
Niall Fritz
Jim Howell
Deborah Johnson
Mark Sanchez
Linda Barnett
Javid Siminou
Ingrid Alverde
Dan Cannon
Scott Edwards
City Manager
Deputy City Manager
Assistant City Attorney
Deputy City Clerk
Director of Administrative Services
Director of Community Services
Director of Development Services
Director of Public Works
Director of Redevelopment Services
Director of Safety Services
Sheriff's Captain
City Engineer
Economic Development Manager
Public Works Operations Manager
Sr. Management Analyst
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Deputy Mayor Rexford led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATION
Marycay Densmore gave a brief verbal presentation conceming the 2002 Summer
Institute, "Picture Yourself in Local Government."
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 Goldby, seconded by Deputy Mayor Rexford, to approve
the Consent Calendar as follows:
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10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
14.1
Ratification of Warrant Register for the Period of March 24 through 28, 2003.
(401-10)
Approval of Minutes - City Council April 1, 2003 - Regular Meeting
April 3, 2003 - Canceled Adjourned Regular Meeting
April 8, 2003 - Canceled Regular Meeting
Rejection of Claims (2) Against the City: 1 ) Michael Lawton, 2) Devin E. Chew.
(704-13)
Award of City of Poway Office Building Furniture Contract to Contract Interiors
in the amount of $810,909 including authorization of a fabric upgrade,
office/workstation accessories, and contingency expenditures not to exceed
$112,995. City Manager to execute necessary documents. (1601-01)
Approval of Agreement with Keyser Marston Associates, Inc. (KMA) in an
amount not to exceed $20,000 for Performing Services Related to the Creation
of an Off-Site Auto Storage Lot. (602-01 #342R)
Wet'n Wild Settlement Funds Expenditure Plan Update.
(602-01 #1319)
Approval of a Community Contribution for the Poway High School Music
Boosters. (1180-05)
Award of the Weed and Rubbish Abatement Contract to Weed Eliminator, Inc.
(Bids Opened April 15, 2003). (602-01 #1602)
Authorization for Codification of City Ordinances by Code Publishing Company.
(602-01 #1603)
Approval of Position on Pending Legislation: Support AB 27 Sex Offender
Registration, AB 726 Sex Offenders, AB 872 Vehicles: Speed Limits: Divided
Urban Highways, SB 491 Local Government: Housing Elements and ACA 10
Local Government: Property-Related Fees; Oppose AB 136 Workers'
Compensation: Disability: Leave of Absence, AB 361 San Diego Consolidated
Transportation Agency; and AB 1221 Taxation, unless amended. (701-11)
MOtion carried unanimously.
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ITEM 1 (203-13/203-02)
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 01-07
APPLICANT: RICHARD BLOUNT
APN: 277-071-06 AND 13
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. This item was originally advertised for
tonight's Council meeting. Staff has subsequently determined that the project requires
the approval of a Negative Declaration. To insure adequate public notice for the
Negative Declaration, staff has requested this item be continued to April 29, 2003.
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Goldby, to continue
the public hearing to April 29, 2003. Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 2 (701-10/203-04)
TVVIN PEAKS IMPROVEMENTS
APN: 321-250-05
Introduction by City Manager Bowersox. This report is in response to public
comments expressed at the City Council meeting of March 18, 2003, by Harry and
Brenda Bloom and other property owners who reside along the eastedy portion of
Twin Peaks Road. Most comments received were in reference to the privately owned
and most eastedy portion of Twin Peaks Road, which begins 400 feet east of its
intersection with Range Park Road. This portion of Twin Peaks Road consists of a 30-
foot-wide private road easement that extends a length of 600 feet easterly, and
terminates as a driveway to serve the two most eastedy residential lots being
developed by David Alstrand.
Staff report by Director of Development Services Fritz. For the past five months, City
staff has maintained close contact with Mr. Alstrand as well as many of the
surrounding residents with the intention of reaching closure on the road widening, the
improvements along the abutting residents' properties, and the construction of the two
residential lots. On September 20, 2002, paving of Twin Peaks Road took place to
complete the improvement of the road to the required 20-foot width. Required with the
road paving was construction of a new driveway to access the lot owned by the
Blooms. Before the widening of Twin Peaks Road occurred, the developer marked
out the shape of the Bloom's driveway in response to the concerns expressed by the
Blooms over how their driveway would be affected by the road widening. The Bloom's
lot is situated lower than Twin Peaks Road, and their driveway slopes down from the
road to their lot. Following completion of the road paving and ddveway construction,
the Blooms pointed out that a blind spot had been created, along with the fact that with
a steeper slope it was causing vehicles to bottom out. In an attempt to resolve the
Blooms' concerns, City staff has held several meetings with the Blooms, Mr. Alstrand,
and Mr. Jerry Pinney of Aztec Engineering, to determine how to correct the driveway
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On December 3, 2002, a field meeting was held in which Mr. Alstrand and Mr. Pinney
presented four alternatives. The first three, agreed by all involved, would not be
persued. On January 7, 2003, City staff again met with the developer and agreed the
fourth alternative to construct a retaining wall along the downhill side of the Blooms'
driveway to allow a wider driveway, was the best alternative taking into account the
concerns of all par[ies involved. Although the widening of Twin Peaks Road resulted
in a steeper driveway to the Blooms' property and significant efforts have been taken
to satisfy the property owners, including construction of a retaining wall and widening
of the driveway opening, further lengthening of the driveway was refused by the
Blooms'. Both the finished private road and the Blooms' driveway are in conformance
with City standards, and the private road improvements are within the existing access
easement. Therefore, staff has granted occupancy to both of Mr. AIstrand's
residences.
The Blooms have also been concerned about the timing for completing the other work
items previously agreed upon with Mr. ^lstrand.
The following people were present wishing to speak:
Nancy Alstrand, 14701 Twin Peaks Rd., stated they had been trying to resolve issues
with the Blooms.
Harry Bloom, 14621 Twin Peaks Road, expressed concern about the safety of his
driveway and the amount of work Mr. Alstrand has not completed.
Brenda Bloom, 14621 Twin Peaks Road, expressed concern about the City granting
occupancy to the Alstrands when the work on their property hadn't been completed;
and the many issues they have had with the Alstrands.
General discussion ensued. Staff responded to questions of Council.
MOtion by Mayor Cafagna,'seconded by Deputy Mayor Rexford, directing staff to use
the appropriate crews or hire a contractor to complete the work, which would leave the
Alstrands with no reason to enter the property; and to pay for the expenses out of the
deposit on file. Motion carried unanimously.
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ITEM 3 (1002-05)
WOOD USE PROPOSALS
POWAY OAK TREE
Introduction by City Manager Bowersox. On October 22, 2002, Council directed staff
to pursue uses of the wood from the Poway Oak. This report is a result of assessing
the amount of wood available, looking at proposals from the various members of the
arts and furniture community, along with a recommendation from the tree committee.
Staff report by Director of Public Works Howell. At Council's direction, the Tree
Committee received 11 proposals for reuse of the wood. Three of the proposals were
to create functional art pieces from the Poway Oak for sale to the City, six were to
create wood products and other items for donation to the City, and two were from non-
profit groups requesting a small amount of wood to make items. After evaluating all
proposals, the Tree Committee voted to approve the proposals from those that were
donating some or all of the work to the City and those from the non-profit groups. The
cost to preserve the Poway Oak stump, including the three proposals to purchase the
wood products consisting of fumiture pieces, 200 commemorative plaques, a
commemorative guitar, a sculpture, 200 souvenir pieces, and art pieces is $45,100.
The cost also includes retaining the services of a craftsman to design and provide
detail and trim work for the new City office building.
City Manager Bowersox mentioned that Bob Taylor Guitars, located in El Cajon, has
generously offered to design a Taylor Acoustic Guitar for the City, and has also taken
all of the wood and kiln dried it, at no charge to the City. This wood will be used for
the other project.
Public Works Operations Manager Cannon and City Manager Bowersox presented to
the Council a piece of the' oak that had been turned into a bowl by the San Diego
Wood Turners.
Motion by Deputy Mayor Rexford, seconded by Councilmember Emery, approving the
proposals received from David Dicks, David Yentes, and Kit Wilson; the preservation
of the Poway Oak stump; and the appropriation of $45,100 from the Unappropriated
General Fund to a Poway Oak Tree Wood Use Project. Motion carried unanimously.
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ITEM 4 (602-01 #288R)
COMMERCIAL REHABILITATION LOAN
POMERADO PLAZA
12202-12222-12218-12234 POWAY ROAD
NIERMAN PERLMAN PROPERTIES. APPLICANT
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. In July 2002, Council approved a redesign of
the Commercial Rehabilitation Loan Program. The goal of the update was to make
the program available to property owners for the rehabilitation of retail centers and to
streamline the processing of the loans. This is a request for a Commercial
Rehabilitation Loan for the Pomerado Plaza located at 12202-12222-12218-12234
Poway Road. The funding amount requested is for $211,000.
Motion by Councilmember Higginson, seconded by Councilmember Goldby, approving
the application and funding of $211,000 from the Commercial Rehabilitation Loan
Program and authorizing the City Manager/Executive Director to execute the
necessary documents. Motion carried 4-1 with Councilmember Emery voting "no".
ITEM 4.1 (1130-01)
VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION DINNERS
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. Approximately nine months ago a proposal
was presented to Council to consider holding one recognition event for all of the
volunteers to attend. Staff was directed at that time to revise the program to continue
with the several smaller volunteer recognition dinners that historically the City has
hosted. Staff is recommending that the City continue with individual volunteer
recognition dinners to be held at Old Poway Park on August 21, August 28, and
October 9, 2003.
The attendance of the three groups would be balanced to provide an intimate event
and afford a more casual, smaller scale venue to interact with one another. With
Council's approval, formal invitations will be sent to each volunteer on behalf of the
City Council.
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Deputy Mayor Rexford, approving the
volunteer dinners with the Poway Arts and Crafts Guild attending the dinner on August
21,2003 instead of August 28, 2003.
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ITEM 4.2 (1401-01)
COMMUNITY PARK
PARKING LOT EXPANSION
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. This is a proposal for consideration of adding
additional parking spaces at the Community Park parking lot. There are currently 12
handicapped spaces and 111 regular spaces in the existing parking area east of the
tennis court. This proposal would result in 7 handicapped spaces and 207 regular
spaces for a total increase of 91 spaces. The additional spaces would be
accomplished by installing the handicapped spaces in an area that is now a lawn next
to the Auditorium. This would make these spaces more readily accessible to all of the
activities at the Community Center. The additional regular parking spaces Would be
attained by adding parking adjacent to the existing driveway that accesses the
turnaround at the front of the Bill Bond Hall. Parking would be added on both sides of
the driveway, encroaching onto the lawn next to Valley Elementary School.
The following people were present wishing to speak:
Lowell Lambert, 12811 Neddick, spoke in support of the proposal.
Bill Cross, 13105 Corona Way, spoke in support of the proposal.
Sherrie Anne Bagley, Executive Director of the Weingart Senior Center, §poke in
support of the proposal.
Dee Fleischman, 1428 Midland Road, spoke in opposition of the proposal.
General discussion ensued'.
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Deputy Mayor Rexford, approving the
increased parking at the park. Staff directed to bring back a redesign of the lot along
with the location of trees to be planted. Motion carried unanimously.
CITY MANAGER ITEMS
15A.
City Manager Bowersox Provided a State budget update and announced that
staff is continuing to prepare the budget. Staff will present to Council in June,
at the first budget hearing, a balanced budget within the current year's
revenues. It will not incorporate any reductions done by the State.
(1502-23)
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL-INITIATED ITEMS
17.
Councilmember Emery requested staff look into the possibility of providing
shuttles to and from Lake Poway when it is known there will be a high demand
for parking in the park.
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18A.
Councilmember Goldby discussed the safe ride program offered by the San
Diego branch of the Designated Drivers Association (DDA). The approximate
cost to the City would be between $500 and $1,000 for Memorial Day weekend
and the hours of operation would be from 8:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m., without a fixed
number of users. Implementation of this program would require a combination
of publicity efforts, including DDA flyers and business cards, a press release,
media coverage, and promotion of the program during the hours of operation.
General discussion ensued.
Motion by Councilmember Goldby, seconded by Councilmember Emery to
approve the pilot program along with a suitable recognition to the DDA. Motion
carried unanimously.
20. Deputy Mayor Rex'ford thanked staff for their work on the Blue Sky project; and
discussed the policy for Council Appointed Committees.
21A. Mayor Cafagna provided an update on Regional Governance.
(1503-46)
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Councilmember Goldby, seconded by Councilmember Higginson to adjourn
the meeting at 8:52 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
Sherde D. Worrell, Deputy City Clerk
City of Poway
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