City of Poway — Minutes — August 2, 2022
CITY OF POWAY
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
August 2, 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, Steve Vaus
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
City Manager Chris Hazeltine; City Attorney Alan Fenstermacher; Development Services Director Bob Manis; Finance Director Aaron Beanan; Public Works Director Eric Heidemann; Director of Community Services Audrey Denham; Fire Chief Jeff Chumbley; Lieutenant John Buckley, 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
Deputy Mayor Mullin led the Pledge of Allegiance.
MOMENT OF SILENCE
Mayor Vaus led a moment of silence.
PRESENTATIONS
Recognition of Donation from the Friends of Poway Seniors
PUBLIC COMMENT
Bo Matthys spoke, representing the Poway Symphony Orchestra, regarding City support of the PCPA and invited the City Council to an event on August 27th. 1 of 5
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None.
ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
8. Minor Conditional Use Permit (MCUP) 19-006 and Development Review (DR) 19-006; a Request to Construct a 4,791-square-foot Automotive Service Building Containing Nine Bays at 13747 Poway Road for the Poway Honda Dealership
Mayor Vaus opened the public hearing 7:25 p.m.
Senior Planner Austin Silva presented the item along with a PowerPoint presentation. He provided the site location, surrounding businesses and zoning for each. He noted the new service building is needed to meet the demands for electric vehicles. Mr. Silva stated a noise study was prepared to analyze impacts to surrounding residents and noted the findings were consistent with the standards set forth in the Poway Municipal Code. The removal of two fences and the replacement of a 22-foot wall was discussed in addition to a new rolling security gate. Mr. Silva stated a neighborhood meeting was held in July and one neighbor attended.
Applicant, Sam Stone, representing Sonic Automotive, provided PowerPoint slides showing the proposed floor plan including the showroom and service facility, he explained the phasing of the project.
Public Comment:
Frances Schmelter noted having attended the neighborhood meeting. She stated the new General Manager of Poway Honda has continually made positive changes with the neighborhood in mind.
Jorge Orwell (via teleconference) spoke off topic unrelated to Item #8, City Attorney Fenstermacher invited speaker to complete his off -topic comments at the conclusion of the meeting.
End of Public Comment
Mayor Vaus closed the public hearing at 7:38 p.m.
Council discussion ensued including progress made regarding neighborhood complaints, noise mitigation efforts including the installation of a high-speed door, fuel disposal and potential effects on habitat.
In response to Council inquiry, applicant Sam Stone noted all state regulations and guidelines regarding fuel disposal are followed.
Motioned by Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Leonard to adopt Resolution No. 22-059 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Poway, 3of5
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COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS and ANNOUNCEMENTS: Pursuant to AB1234 - (G.C. 53232(d))
Councilmember Leonard provided information on an upcoming pancake breakfast fundraiser scheduled at Trinity Church on Twin Peaks held on behalf of the Family Food Connection.
CITY MANAGER ITEMS
None.
CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS (Including any public report of any action taken in closed session) None.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:14 p.m.
Carrie Gallagher, CMC
City Clerk
City of Poway, California
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