CC 1995 01-05 CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA
HINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED REGULAR HEETING
JANUARY 5, 1995
The January 5, 1995 meeting, adjourned from the January 3, 1995 regular
meeting of the City Council of the City of Poway, was called to order at 4:44
p.m., by Mayor Higginson at the City Council Chambers, 13325 Civic Center Drive,
Poway, California.
COUNCILHEHBERS PRESENT AT ROLL CALL
Susan Callery, Bob Emery, Betty Rexford, Don Higginson
COUNCILHEHBERS ABSENT AT ROLL CALL
Mickey Cafagna (Councilmember Cafagna arrived at 4:45 p.m.)
STAFF NEHBERS PRESENT
James Bowersox
Steve Eckis
Mark Weston
Reba Wright-Quastler
Marie Lofton
City Manager
City Attorney
Director of Engineering Services
Director of Planning Services
Deputy City Clerk
PUBLIC ORAL COHHUNICATIONS
Mayor Higginson explained the procedure for Public Oral Communications. There
was no one present wishing to speak.
ITEM 3 (203-11)
PRE-GPA g5-01
APPLICANT: EDDIE M. JOHNSON
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. This is a 1.73 acre parcel developed with
a single family residence located on Budwin Lane, south of Twin Peaks Road. The
residence is constructed on the northern end of the parcel; the remainder of the
parcel is constrained by the lO0-year floodplain of Rattlesnake Creek and is
undeveloped. The land is generally flat with a slight southerly slope toward
Rattlesnake Creek. The proposal is to redesignate the property from RR-C to RS-4
to make it compatible with the surrounding land use and zoning.
This was once part of a larger parcel of land and was subdivided prior to
incorporation by the County of San Diego under a lot-averaging plan. They gave
the portion of the property that was out of the floodplain the total density the
entire property was entitled to and allocated building pads and lots based on
those that were flood-free. This property is zoned RR-C and would require a vote
of the people in accordance with Proposition FF since it would increase the
density.
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Joyce Johnson, 14535 Budwin Lane, stated there is enough room for two more houses
on the property. They felt they could proceed with this division of the property
because the floodplain lines have changed as a result of upstream improvements
and the only part that remains in the floodplain is a small portion at the
southern end, leaving enough room for one to two more lots.
Council discussion included the history of the property and compatibility with
the General Plan. Council concurred they would not be in favor of a change in
zoning and that the applicant has the option of going directly to the voters to
apply for a change in zoning under Proposition FF.
ITEM 4 (705-13)
CONCEPTUAL FINANCING PLAN FOR
HIGH VALLEY ROAD ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
Staff report byCityManager Bowersox. The roads in the High Valley neighborhood
are currently maintained by the County under CSA 5. Previous Council direction
has required that the roadways be brought up to City standards before transfer
to the City maintained system. The original draft proposal would have cost $1.7
million. In working with the homeowners and their consulting engineer, this cost
has been reduced to approximately $900,000. The City retained an assessment
engineer to propose various ways to spread this cost. Staff recommends a
financing plan which includes a $125,000 contribution from the County of San
Diego, a matchingS125,000 contribution from the City Street Improvement Fund and
a $100,000 contribution from the Water Fund to lower various water mains. The
balance of the project costs, approximately $540,000, will be funded by the
assessment district paid by the High Valley property owners.
Director of Engineering Services reviewed the project including current CSA 5
boundaries, proposed assessment district boundaries and assessment zones; the
assessment per benefit unit with a cash payoff amount; the assessment per benefit
unit with an annual assessment amount financed over a 20-year period; the
assessment per benefit unit and an additional contribution for Markar Road and
Eastvale Road water lines with a cash payoff amount; and the assessment per
benefit unit and an additional contribution for Markar Road and Eastvale Road
water lines with an annual assessment amount financed over a 20-year period.
Director Weston discussed the proposed scope of the improvements and the timing
of the project. The next step is to designate an assessment engineer to prepare
a preliminary engineer's report and then proceed with the formation of an
assessment district.
Council discussion included how financing over a 20-year period would be
accomplished and whether upfront bond costs were included in assessment amounts.
Director Weston stated the upfront costs are included in the annual assessment
cost but not the cash payout amount.
John Toliver, 15076 Eastvale Road, stated he is opposed to the improvements to
the road and requested a fire access road to the west.
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Dale Fields, 15387 Vali Hai Road, asked where the money would come from for
engineering costs and other work that would need to be done prior to selling
bonds in 1996.
Director Weston stated the City's $100,000 contribution from the Street
improvement Fund would pay the engineering design costs. When construction costs
are established, the remaining costs will be bonded. These assessment estimates
are based on the project cost of $900,000. If the construction bids are over
estimate, the assessments would be higher.
Elvira Walker, 14830 High Valley Road, asked if an owner would still be in the
assessment district if they make a cash payment.
Director Weston stated they would be in the district, but they would have a zero
assessment. Councilmember Cafagna pointed out they will also not have an annual
maintenance fee for the road as they do under CSA 5.
Charles Hayes, 15147 Eastvale Road,
by reducing the width of the road to
homes. He also asked if a Community
as used for Old Coach Road.
asked about the possibility of saving money
20 feet at the end since it serves very few
Improvement Loan Program was available such
Director Weston stated the road was
of the length and the remaining half
road 24' feet in an effort to reduce
concerns for fire truck passage.
originally proposed to be 28' feet for half
24'. It was recommended to make the entire
the cost. Anything below 24' causes safety
City Manager Bowersox stated the Community Improvement Loan Program was intended
to be for smaller projects with less owners involved. They are also paid for
through the tax rolls.
Dan Stuessy, 15249 Eastvale Road, thanked Council, staff and BSI Engineering for
all of their efforts and contributions.
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Callery to approve
conceptual financing plan and direct staff to bring back a resolution designating
an assessment engineer to prepare a preliminary engineer's report. Motion carried
unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Higginson ordered the meeting adjourned at 5:35 p.m.
Marjo~ie~K. Wahlsten, City Clerk
City Q~oway
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