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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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