CITY OF POWAY
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
May 2, 2023
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: Brian Pepin, Caylin Frank, Barry Leonard, Steve Vaus
Absent: Peter De Hoff
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
City Manager Chris Hazeltine; Assistant City Manager Wendy Kaserman; City Attorney Alan Fenstermacher; City Clerk Carrie Gallagher; Director of Development Services Bob Manis; Director of Human Resources and Risk Management Jodene Dunphy; Director of Public Works Eric Heidemann; Director of Community Services Audrey Denham; Fire Chief Jeff Chumbley; Captain Nancy Blanco, 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 Leonard led the Pledge of Allegiance
MOMENT OF SILENCE
Mayor Vaus led a moment of silence
PRESENTATIONS
None
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PUBLIC COMMENT
Jim Bunner spoke regarding the unpermitted removal of a tree on his property.
Bernadette Simi spoke regarding the archeological status of the development area of McKee Orchard.
Joe St. Lucas shared details regarding Fibromyalgia and noted May 2, 2023, as National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day.
The following speakers spoke in opposition to Life Time Fitness at the Farm proposed design modifications and/or in favor of a public vote on the proposed changes:
Jennisse Jonas
Nick Carruthers
Eric Weller
Susan Gill
Paul Dsouza
Michael E. Firenze
Jana Johnson
Ron Lewis
John A. McCormick
Jennifer Crowe
Alison Park
Sean Park
Ray Jalisi
The following comment cards were submitted in opposition to Life Time Fitness at the Farm proposed design modifications and/or in favor of a public vote on the proposed changes:
John Short
Jan Hegstad
Mike Hegstad
Ray Warren
Susan Remensperger
Neil Schneider
Deborah Schneider
Lynne Currier
Debbie Knuth
Janet Warren
Torrey Powers
Cynthia Noet
Steve Wickens
Ritu Calla
Scott Currier
Raman Calla
Debbie Nordstrom
Meredith Gant
Scott Gant
Elizabeth Gant
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Brian Adams
Kareen Podvin
Elizabeth Andruss
Bree Mercer
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motioned by Mayor Vaus, seconded by Deputy Mayor Leonard to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 through 7. Motion carried 4/0/1 by the following roll -call vote:
Ayes:
Pepin, Frank, Leonard, Vaus
Noes:
None
Abstained:
None
Absent:
De Hoff
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 7, 2023, Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
3. Appropriation of Additional Funds for the Starridge Park Pathway Extension Project and Determination the Project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
4. Resolution Approving a 2% Increase in the Regional Transportation Congestion Improvement Program (RTCIP) Traffic Mitigation Fee for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24, as required by the TransNet Ordinance
5. Resolution authorizing participation and acceptance of funds through the 2022 State Homeland Security Grant Program
6. Resolution to Adopt the 2023 Multi -Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
7. Approval of Amendment to Employment Agreement for the City Manager
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
8. Variance (VAR) 20-002/Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 20-006/Minor Development Review Application (MDRA) 20-017, a request to construct and operate a wireless communication facility containing a tower feature that exceeds the maximum building height, in the Creekside Plaza shopping center located at 13573 Poway Road, in the Commercial General district of the Poway Road Specific Plan
Mayor Vaus opened the Public Hearing at 7:37 p.m.
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There was no presentation on this item due to the City Manager's recommendation the item be continued to a date uncertain, at the request of the applicant.
No speakers.
Mayor Vaus closed the Public Hearing at 7:37 p.m.
Motioned by Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Pepin to continue the public hearing for VAR 20-002/CUP 20-006/MDRA 20-017 to a date uncertain. Motion carried unanimously (De Hoff / Absent).
STAFF REPORTS:
9. Award of Contract to MarCon Engineering, Inc., for the Lake Poway Upper Playground Renovation Project, Bid No. 23-008, Appropriation of Additional Funds and Determination the Project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Special Projects Engineer Jeff Beers presented the item along with a PowerPoint. He noted previous Council review and unanimous approval to move forward and advertise the project for bid. Six (6) bids were received, and the recommendation of award goes to Marcon Engineering, Inc. Mr. Beers added staff is requesting an additional $400,000 appropriation to the project to cover construction contingency and special inspection review.
No speakers.
Council discussion ensued and commented positively regarding the timeline of the project and the new and innovative direction for future park improvements.
Motioned by Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Pepin to 1) award the contract for the Lake Poway Upper Playground Renovation project to MarCon Engineering, Inc., in the amount of $1,546,190.34 and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract; 2) appropriate additional funds in the amount of $400,000 from the Park Improvement Fund (4110-30504112) for construction of the Lake Poway Upper Playground Renovation Project (CIP #PK020); and 3) make a determination the Project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Motion carried unanimously (De Hoff — Absent).
10. Approval of Agreement Between the City of Poway and Convergint Technologies, LLC for the purchase and installation of an electronic security system at the Lester J. Berglund Water Treatment Plant and Determination the Project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
Assistant Director of Finance Operations Brad Rosen presented the item along with a PowerPoint. He stated the water treatment plant security upgrades project addresses the need to replace the existing 10-year-old analog security system with the latest network surveillance technology including the installation of 21 cameras made up of a variety of different camera types. He added the existing cameras do not provide the clear visibility or functionality as newer technology will. He described the security software suite noting it provides a unified security platform with advanced surveillance technology and makes available real time event monitoring and advanced intelligence of the captured video in 4of6
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addition to more advanced improvements such as data analysis. He noted the software is compatible with the San Diego Sheriffs Department and the Safe Poway Initiative.
Mr. Rosen explained this will be the first phase of security enhancements at City facilities and noted Convergint Technologies, LLC, as the vendor selected for this project.
No speakers.
Council discussion ensued and included items to consider including cost, maintenance, and warranties. Mr. Rosen explained the cost would include the equipment, hardware, installation, and removal of the previous security system. He further explained the different security components would all contain their own warranties and service maintenance requirements.
The Council commented positively on the upgrades and full integration of the security system throughout City facilities.
Motioned by Mayor Vaus, seconded by Deputy Mayor Leonard to award the contract for the Water Treatment Plant Security Upgrades project to Convergint Technologies, LLC in the amount of $223,886.32 and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and related documents. Motion carried unanimously (De Hoff — Absent).
WORKSHOPS
None.
COUNCIL -INITIATED ITEMS:
None.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS and ANNOUNCEMENTS: Pursuant to AB1234 - (G.C. 53232(d))
Councilmember Frank invited the public to a Celebration of Life ceremony in honor of Mary Shepardson, one of Poway's first female Councilmembers and the first appointed female Mayor.
Deputy Mayor Leonard announced his resignation noting recent changes in his life as the reason and stated his final meeting would be May 16, 2023.
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 7:50 p.m.
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Carrie Gallagher, CMC
City Clerk
City of Poway, California
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