CITY OF POWAY
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
May 3, 2022
City Council Chambers
13325 Civic Center Drive, Poway, California
(Per Government Code 54953)
(Meeting Called to Order as City Council/City of Poway Planning Commission/Poway Housing Authority/Public Financing Authority and Successor Agency to the Poway Redevelopment Agency)
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Vaus called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Barry Leonard, Caylin Frank, Dave Grosch, John Mullin (via teleconference), Steve Vaus
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
City Manager Chris Hazeltine; Assistant City Manager Wendy Kaserman; City Attorney Alan Fenstermacher; City Clerk Carrie Gallagher; Development Services Director Bob Manis; Finance Director Aaron Beanan; Human Resources and Risk Management Director Jodene Dunphy; Director of Public Works Eric Heidemann; Fire Chief Jeff Chumbley; Captain Karla Menzies, Sheriff's Department.
(Note: Hereinafter the titles Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Councilmember, City Manager, Assistant City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk and Director of Finance shall be used to indicate Mayor/Chair, Deputy Mayor/Vice Chair, Councilmember/Director, City Manager/Executive Director, Assistant City Manager/Assistant Executive Director, City Attorney/Counsel, City Clerk/Secretary and Director of Finance/Finance Officer.)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Frank led the Pledge of Allegiance.
MOMENT OF SILENCE
Mayor Vaus led a moment of silence.
PRESENTATIONS
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PUBLIC COMMENT
Joel Bocanegra voiced concerns over visibility issues on Espola Road resulting from the installation of posts as part of the Espola Road project.
Lori Grennan spoke regarding the effects of development on protected habitat within Poway.
Chris Vertrees, Director of Marketing and Corporate Partnerships, spoke regarding ownership changes and upcoming events at SportsPlex USA.
Yuri Bohlen requested Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) updates and questioned whether housing was planned on the Metate parcel.
Joe St. Lucas spoke regarding the effects of Fibromyalgia.
Janet Lettang acknowledged the upcoming 32nd anniversary of the dedication and opening of the Poway Center for the Performing Arts and shared her experience of having attended the San Diego Symphony Concert.
Samson Engeda (via teleconference) concurred with the visibility issues on Espola Road as discussed by a previous speaker and inquired on size guidelines for adding an accessory dwelling unit to his property.
In response to comments made by Mr. Bocanegra, City Manager Hazeltine stated a traffic analysis is underway, results are forthcoming, and any required modifications will be addressed, he added that resident concerns are being taken very seriously. Development Services Director Bob Manis stated that in response to having received resident calls voicing similar concern, the City traffic consultant was contacted and is reviewing the situation with results of the review due shortly.
In response to comments made by Mr. Bohlen, Development Services Director Bob Manis stated the Metate parcel is currently zoned for one home and there are no plans for development on that parcel.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motioned by Councilmember Grosch, seconded by Councilmember Frank to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 through 7. Motion carried 5/0 by the following roll -call vote:
Ayes: Leonard, Frank, Grosch, Mullin, Vaus
Noes: None
Abstained: None
Absent: None
Disqualified: None
1. Approval of Reading by Title Only and Waiver of Reading in Full of Ordinances on this Agenda
2. Approval of the March 15, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
3. Adoption of Resolution No. 22-020 entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Poway, California, Finding and Declaring the Continued Existence of an Emergency within the City due to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Pandemic." 1051
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4. Approval of Agreement between the City of Poway and DeAngelo Contracting Services, LLC. for Vegetation Management Services; RFP 22-021
Regarding Item #5 and at the request of City Council, Director of Public Works Eric Heidemann explained the work and expenditures to date regarding the hazardous mitigation grant. He confirmed this work is required per the terms of the grant and all grants come with required conditions.
5. Approval of a First Amendment to the Agreement with Dudek for Environmental and Biological Fieldwork; RFP No. 20-019
6. Award of Contract to Blue Pacific Engineering Construction, Inc. for Booster Pump Replacement; Bid No. 22-001
7. City's Investment Report as of March 31, 2022
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
None.
ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION
8. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 856 entitled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Poway, California, Amending Chapter 17.40 (Comprehensive Sign Regulations) of the Poway Municipal Code."
Public Comment:
Yuri Bohlen asked for clarification on fine amounts for recovered signs and inquired whether the ordinance is enforceable if the owner never retrieves their signs.
In response, City Attorney Alan Fenstermacher stated the assessment is intended to cover the cost of obtaining and maintaining custody of the sign after the third offense and added if the signs are not claimed, the cost recovery amount is not assessed.
Motioned by Mayor Vaus, seconded by Councilmember Grosch to adopt Ordinance No. 856 entitled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Poway, California, Amending Chapter 17.40 (Comprehensive Sign Regulations) of the Poway Municipal Code." Motion carried 5/0 by the following roll -call vote:
Ayes: Leonard, Frank, Grosch, Mullin, Vaus
Noes: None
Abstained: None
Absent: None
Disqualified: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None.
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STAFF REPORTS:
None.
WORKSHOPS
None.
COUNCIL -INITIATED ITEMS:
None.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS and ANNOUNCEMENTS: Pursuant to AB1234 - (G.C. 53232(d))
Director of Public Works, Eric Heidemann, provided an update on current statewide drought conditions; he stated the San Diego County Water Authority and City of Poway have sufficient supplies to get us through this drought for next year but noted statewide significant challenging drought conditions. Mr. Heidemann noted staff will return at the June 7 meeting to provide an update and information on water use restrictions and present a resolution to declare a level two water shortage.
Councilmember Leonard spoke regarding public participation and events at the SportsPlex, he added special matinee times are planned for children to attend the upcoming production of Seussical the Musical at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts (PCPA). He noted participating in the Saturday morning Kiwanis sponsored trails cleanup event and encouraged the public to consider volunteering.
Councilmember Grosch reported a great turnout at the Landscape Maintenance District Committee (LMD) Ridge Park Open House.
Mayor Vaus reported having attended the Poway Midland Railroad Millionth Rider event, he added the winner was four (4) year old, Conner Mills, who will receive a lifetime of free rides.
Mayor Vaus complimented City staff on the successful event. He spoke regarding scandal and transparency issues with SANDAG including their ability to manage public funds and voiced his concern regarding their intention to place a measure on the November 2022 ballot seeking additional taxpayer money.
CITY MANAGER ITEMS
None.
Mayor Vaus recessed the Regular meeting into Closed Session at 7:46 p.m.
CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS (Including any public report of any action taken in closed session)
9. Conference with Legal Counsel — Anticipated Litigation Government Code § 54956.9(d)(2) — one (1) case
ADJOURNMENT
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The meeting was adjourned at 8:34 p.m.
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Carrie Gallagher, CMC
City Clerk
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