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CC 1990 02-13 CiTY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA NINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR #EETIDG FEBRUARY 13, 1990 The February 13, 1990, regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Poway was called to order at 7:OD p.m. by Mayor Higginson at the City Council Chambers, 13325 Civic Center Drive, Poway, California. COUNCIL#EI4BERSANSWERING ROLL CALL Linda Brannon, Bob Emery, Jan Goldsmith, Don Higginson ~JNCIL#ENBERS ABSENT AT ROLL CALL Carl Kruse STAFF NEMBERS PRESENT John Fitch Marjorie Wahlsten Steve Eckis Susan Pulone Mark Sanchez Reba Wright-Quastler Mark Weston Steve Streeter Bob Krans Wayne Gilbert Patrick Foley Richard Howard Peter Moote Nancy Neufeld Assistant City Manager City Clerk City Attorney Director of Administrative Services Acting Director of Safety Services Director of Planning Services Director of Engineering Services Assistant Director of Planning Services Battalion Chief Housing Program Coordinator Senior Management Analyst Management Analyst Management Analyst Deputy City Clerk PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Deputy Mayor Goldsmith led the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Higginson acknowledged the Abraxas High School students present. STATE OF THE CITY ABDRESS Mayor Higginson presented the State of the City address, recounting 1989 accomplishments and 1990 goals. PUBLIC ORAL ~Q4NIJNICATZONS Mayor Higginson explained the procedure for Public Oral Communications. There was no one present wishing to speak. 3659 Page 2 - CITY OF POWAY - February 13, 1990 CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Higginson stated that Item 13.2 was removed from calendar by staff. Councilmember Emery stated he will disqualify himself from Item 13.1. Motion by Councilmember Brannon, seconded by Councilmember Goldsmith to approve the Consent Calendar as follows: 10. Approval of Minutes - City Council: January 16, 1990, Regular Meeting January 20, 1990, Adjourned Regular Meeting January 23, 1990, Regular Meeting 12. Ratification of Warrant Register - January 25, 1990. 13. Accept and file Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for fiscal year ending June 30, 1989. 13.1 Approval of extension of agreement with Mitchell Management Company for management of Poinsettia Mobile Home Park, and authorization to expend additional funds in the amount of $45,0D0 for Midland Road frontage impro- vements. Motion carried 4-0, with Councilmember Kruse absent, and Councilmember Emery disqualifying himself on Item 13.1. ITEM 5 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 88-06M/VARIANCE 89-16/ DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 88-13M APPLICANT: BROOKVIEW VILLAGE PARTNERSHIP Mayor Higginson opened the public hearing. Staff report by Assistant City Manager Fitch. This is a request for a senior housing complex consisting of 108 units on 4.76 acres on the west side of Pomerado Road south of Robison Boulevard, an expansion of a 67 unit senior housing project on 2.9 acres approved by the City Council on November 1, 1988. Since the first approval, the applicant has acquired 2.4 acres to the north and redesigned the project for the additional units. Public improvements required for the expanded project inclu- de: widening of Pomerado Road, including curb, gutter and sidewalk; signaliza- tion of the Pomerado Road/Robison Boulevard intersection; a landscaped median in Pomerado Road; an enlarged box culvert; and dedication of Robison Boulevard through the project site. On January 16, 1990, Council determined that this project met the public benefit standards necessary for reservation of sewer capacity from the Redevelopment category and issued a statement of sewer availa- bility. The applicant is requesting two variances of the setback requirements, one for a portion of the Pomerado Road frontage and another along the rear pro- perty line. Staff recommends approval. 3660 Page 3 - CITY OF POWAY - February 13, 1990 Speaking in favor of staff recommendation: Sam Blick, P.O. Box 9477, Rancho Santa Fe, attorney representing applicant Ken Victor, 213 Pacific Avenue, Solana Beach, applicant Following discussion, motion by Councilmember Brannon, seconded by Councilmember Goldsmith, to close the public hearing, issue a Negative Declaration, and adopt Planning Resolution No. P-90-13 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Poway, California, Approving Conditional Use Permit 88-0M, Variance 89-16, and Development Review 88-13M, Assessor's Parcel Number 317-521-03, 04." Motion carried 4-0, with Councilmember Kruse absent. ITEM 6 VARIANCE 89-18 APPLICANT: MICHAEL VLADIC Mayor Higginson opened the public hearing. Staff report by Assistant City Manager Fitch. This is a request to allow a ten-foot encroachment into a side yard setback for a proposed residence on Lot 2 of Tentative Tract Map 88-07, located at the western end of Indian Trail Road. Approval of the variance would allow preservation of a large portion of a rock outcropping which extends almost the entire width of the lot. Staff recommends approval. There was no one present wishing to speak. Motion by Councilmember Brannon, seconded by Councilmember Goldsmith, to close the public hearing, and adopt Planning Resolution No. P-90-14 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Poway, California, Approving Variance 89-18, Assessor's Parcel Number 275-231-01." Motion carried 4-0, with Councilmember Kruse absent. ITEM 7 RESPONSE TO INQUIRY RE: TREE MAINTENANCE, IRRIGATION WHEN IT RAINS, & VANPOOLING Staff report by Assistant City Manager Fitch. At the January 16, 1990 Council meeting, Mr. Orval Hill requested clarification on several items, including: 1) proper tree care and maintenance; 2) irrigation when it rains; and 3) van- pooling. Staff has prepared a response to this request and recommends that Council receive and file the report. Council concurred to receive and file the report. ITEM 8 TRAFFIC CONTROL MEASURES ON CARRIAGE ROAD Assistant City Manager Fitch gave the past year's history over the past year of working with the residents regarding their concerns over the impact on the neighborhood of opening Carriage Road as a through street to Rancho Arbolitos 3661 Page 4 - CITY OF POWAY - February 13, 1990 and Twin Peaks Road. On October 17, 1989, the City Council directed staff to open Carriage Road following the installation of medians south of Starridge Park. The Council also requested that the Traffic Safety Committee and staff review the area for additional traffic control measures to help mitigate future traffic issues. Director of Engineering Services Weston reported on the Traffic Safety Committee's review of the area, the California Department of Transportation's traffic safety warrants, and the analysis done by the City's traffic engineering consultant. Mr. Weston also showed a video of the Carriage Road to Palisades Drive route and the sites which were studied. Based upon the analysis, staff recommends: 1) establishing three yield signs to be placed at the intersections of Pequot Drive at Palisades Drive/Carriage Road, Saddlewood Drive at Carriage Road, and Beechwood Drive at Saddlewood Drive; 2) establishing a stop sign on Beechwood at its "T" intersection with Arbolitos Drive; and 3} establishing a "no parking" zone on the inside curve of Carriage Road from Pequot Drive south approximately 200 feet. Speaking in opposition to staff recommendation: Wendy White, 13987 Carriage Road Rob Sorenson, 13873 Carriage Road Maggie Scher, 13867 Carriage Road Ron Gordon, 13940 Carriage Road Moreno White, 13987 Carriage Road Laurie Hunzman, 13899 Carriage Road Jeff Welch, 13921 Carriage Road Sharon Douglas, 13961 Carriage Road Harry S. George, 14110 Carriage Road Residents expressed concern over speed of traffic and requested increased enfor- cement by the Sheriff's Department; installation of stop signs instead of yield signs at Carriage Road and Pequot Drive, and Saddlewood and Carriage Road; and installation of speed bumps. Following discussion, motion by Councilmember Brannon, seconded by Councilmember Goldsmith, to adopt Resolution No. 90-018 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Poway, California, Establishing a Stop Sign on Beechwood Drive at Arbolitos Drive;" Resolution No. 9D-019 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Poway, California, Establishing a No Parking Zone on the Inside Curve of Carriage Road from Pequot Drive Southerly Approximately 200 Feet to the first Residential Driveway at 13986 Carriage Road;" directed the Sheriff's Department to place a traffic enforcement officer with the speed board on Carriage Road as soon as possible; and directed staff to install 25 MPH painted street legends and speed limit signs on Palisades Drive/Carriage Road north of Saddlweood Drive and south of Pequot Drive. Motion carried 4-0, with Councilmember Kruse absent. Motion by Councilmember Brannon, seconded by Councilmember Goldsmith to direct staff to report back following a meeting with the neighborhood and the Traffic Safety Committee to evaluate additional traffic control measures in the area, including: stop signs at various locations, speed humps versus speed bumps, double yellow striping, and the placement of flashing warning lights at the crosswalk in front of Starridge Park. Motion carried 4-0, with Councilmember Kruse absent. 3662 Page 5 - CITY OF POWAY - February 13, 1990 RECESS AHD CALL TO ~RDER Mayor Higginson recessed the meeting at 8:43 p.m., and called it back to order at 8:49 p.m., with all Councilmembers present except for Councilmember Kruse. ITEM 9 SEWAGE FLOW EQUALIZATION REPORT Introduction by Assistant City Manager Fitch. Staff report by Director of Engineering Services Weston. On October 5, 1989, the Council reviewed an infor- mational report for a proposed sewage flow equalization basin as a means of tem- porarily increasing sewage capacity until our reclamation facility or additional pipelines are constructed. A flow equalization basin would store wastewater in a tank during peak flow periods and discharge into the sewer at low flow periods. At the direction of the City Council, staff has prepared a flow equalization basin feasibility report which concludes that such a basin is feasible and could provide up to 1.5 MGD of additional Metro capacity by constructing a 1.0 MGD tank at the existing wastewater treatment site. This additional capacity would assure capacity for all projects in South Poway and provide adequate reserve capacity until the reclamation plant is completed. Staff recommends proceeding with the environmental review for a flow equaliza- tion basin of 1.0 million gallons to accommodate 1.5 MGD of additional Metro capacity; requesting additional capacity from Metro and the City of San Diego; and appropriating $30,000 from the sewer fund to prepare environmental review and preparation of the agreements. Council discussion included the importance of incorporating the flow equaliza- tion tank into the final design for the wastewater reclamation facility. Motion by Councilmember Brannon, seconded by Councilmember Goldsmith, to approve staff recommendation. Motion carried 3-1, with Councilmember Emery voting "no," and Councilmember Kruse absent. ITEM 9.1 STATUS REPORT REGARDING SOUTH POWAY PARKWAY Assistant City Manager Fitch stated that the City of San Diego, at their February 13, 1990 City Council meeting, considered rescinding the Miramar Ranch North Development Agreement and adopted an Emergency Interim Zoning Ordinance which placed a building moratorium on the Miramar Ranch North area. This Miramar Ranch North Development Agreement includes the developer contribution for the construction of Mercy Road/I-15 connection to South Poway Parkway {Alternate 8A}. Both Councilmember Brannon and Councilmember Goldsmith addressed the San Diego Council and stressed the need to separate 8A from the building moratorium and to seek alternate funding sources for this much needed regional transportation link. The San Diego Council agreed to explore funding alternatives for the road. Council concurred to appoint Councilmember Brannon and Councilmember Goldsmith to appear before regional agencies in support of Alternate 8A, as needed. 3663 Page 6 - CITY OF POWAY - February 13, 1990 ITEM 14 CITY MANAGER ITEMS A. Assistant City Manager Fitch stated that City Manager Bowersox is doing well following his surgery and will be returning home from the hospital tomorrow. B. Assistant City Manager Fitch introduced Wayne Gilbert, newly-hired as the City's Housing Coordinator. CITY COUNCIL-INITIATED ITEMS 16. Councilmember Brannon stated that the Clean Water Program Governance Advisory Group will hold its first meeting on Friday, February 16, 1990. AI~OURHNENT Upon motion by Councilmember Brannon, seconded by Councilmember Goldsmith, Mayor Higginson ordered the meeting adjourned. The time of adjournment was 9:23 p.m. Ma~jorie K.' wanms~:en, City Clerk City of Poway 3664