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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. 5391 Page 2 - CITY OF POWAY - January 5, 1995 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. 5392 Page 3 - CITY OF POWAY - January 5, 1995 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 5393