Item 15 Additional Material posted 4-19-211 of 6April 20, 2021, Item #15M EM ORAN DLJ M City of Poway ADDITIONAL MATERIALS (Agenda Related Writings/Documents provided to City Council or Staff after distribution of the Agenda Packet for the April 20, 2021 Council Meeting) DATE: TO: FROM: CONTACT: April 19, 2021 Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council Vaida Pavolas, City Clerk (858) 668-4535 or vpavolas@poway.org SUBJECT: Item 15 -Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) Advisory Group Update Attached please find correspondence received after the agenda posting deadline. Reviewed/ Approved By: Wen~ Kaserman Assistant City Manager Reviewed By: Alan Fenstermacher City Attorney App roved By: Chr' Ha . City Manager
2 of 6April 20, 2021, Item #15From: To: Subject: Date: Attachments: Larry Franzoi ili.Qm ADDITIONAL MATERIALS Input for City Council Meeting April 20, 2021 Item 15 on Agenda Friday, April 16, 2021 8:37:36 PM Letter to City Council RE LMD April 20 2021.docx Item 15 -Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) Advisory Group Update Thank you for the opportunity to provide input. Larry Larry C. Franzoi, Jr. (858) 77 4-34 78 (M)
3 of 6April 20, 2021, Item #15LARRY C. FRANZOI, JR 14636 Plumwood Street• Poway, CA 92064-6423 • (858) 679-0464 DATE: April 16, 2021 TO: Vaida Pavolas, City Clerk Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council FROM: Larry C. Franzoi, Jr. SUBJECT: Item 15 -Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) Advisory Group Update My family and I have been residence in Poway (Rancho Arbolitos) for 34+ years. We have seen tremendous growth and changes in our community, some good and some questionable. In particular I am taking the time to voice concern with the recommendations from the Landscape Maintenance District Advisory Group (LMDAG). This group has met over the past 2.5 years and their recommendations lack substantiated input from residents that will be requested to fund their plan. Those same residents roundly rejected the proposal to raise LMD taxes ~3+ years ago by I believe a 60+% margin because 1 ). There was no communication to residents of the plan, and 2). the request lacked foundation of a plan to begin with. OBSERVATIONS: ✓ It was a mistake 34 years ago by the City to have Standard Pacific plant eucalyptus trees on Twin Peaks from the beginning. ✓ The wall on Twin Peaks was not properly identified and encroached upon homeowner's property of which homeowners are paying taxes on for 34+ years. ✓ #1 these trees are a fire hazard (think of Scripps Ranch area) and they possess a high risk of falling down due to the lack of maintenance and height of most of these trees. ✓ There has been minimal maintenance on Twin Peaks for over 5+ years? The previous landscape maintenance company was terminated numerous years ago. Little to no water is provided to trees even today? ✓ There are over 40,000 cars and trucks that drive down Twin Peaks between Pomerado and Community Road on a daily basis. Why is it therefore the responsibility of homeowners in LMD 83-1 responsibility to bear the burden of the cost to maintain these trees? ✓ Twin Peaks is classified a "Major Artery" road, yet residents are required to pay for maintenance? ✓ Community Road and Poway Road are two examples of "Major Artery" roads yet the City pays for maintenance of these roads? It is noticeable that on a very frequent basis there is City staff providing these services especially on Community Road. ✓ Why can't the City dissolve LMDs and treat these roads just like Community and Poway road? All 50,000 residents use these roads as do major companies whose trucks travel these roads daily. ✓ Has the LMDAG taken initiatives to educate the residents what the plans are; I know I was/have not been contacted? ✓ The FEMA Grant money is going to take 3 years or more to implement. Bottomline, if you want to do the right thing and "win" the support of residents you may want to consider the following: ► Develop a specific residential communication plan once the plan is defined. The LMDAG two proposed plans only partially meet that objective. ► There are ~30 homeowners that back up to Twin Peaks. The City should approach each one of them and determine what they would like done with the trees on their property. Then do it at the City's expense. Page 1 of 2
4 of 6April 20, 2021, Item #15► Consider treating Twin Peaks and Espola roads just like Community and Poway roads. Spread the necessary costs out to all Poway residents as all Poway residents would benefit from the landscape enhancement. PS, you may want to consider to take the lead on how Melody Rocco has worked with me over the last 8 months to address the traffic signal adjustments to reduce red light running abuse and enhanced safety for residents entering and exiting Twin Peaks/Silverset and Ted Williams/Deerwood streets. We both worked a plan, communicated to residents and Melody took the ball and implemented the appropriate corrective action! Page 2 of 2
5 of 6April 20, 2021, Item #15From: To: Subject: Date: ADAMS Family ~ City Council Meeting, April 20th Sunday, April 18, 2021 2:39:46 PM Good evening, My name is Marjorie Adams and I am the property owner of 12671 Peachwood Court. My family has owned and lived at this residence since 1987. I strongly OPPOSE Item 15 for the April 20th Council meeting. Sincerely, Marjorie Adams
6 of 6April 20, 2021, Item #15Ana Alarcon From: Sent: To: Subject: Dave: joe.nalven2 <joe.nalven2@gmail.com> Saturday, April 17, 2021 11:10 AM Dave Grosch LMD request for historical info on easements It would be helpful for Tuesday's meeting on Landscape Maintenance District (as if affects the trees on Twin Peaks Road) to present the easements and expectations then in place for the City and the houses/residents on Twin Peaks Road. It seems like the City is trying to escape its responsibilities for the safety of falling eucalyptus trees by pushing it off on residents. Some clarification based on original understandings from 30 years or so ago would be helpful and let us know if the City is trying to move the goalposts on safety and environmental responsibilities. Joe "The council will also receive an update from the Landscape Maintenance District Advisory Group. This group is made up of property owners within LMD 83-1 (Twin Peaks Road) and 86-1 (Espola Road), said Eric Heidemann, director of public works. It was appointed by the city manager to serve in an advisory role and provide recommendations on maintenance and landscape improvements within the two LMDs. 1