CITY OF POWAY
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
October 3, 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, Peter De Hoff, Anita Edmondson, Caylin Frank, Steve Vaus
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 Frank led the Pledge of Allegiance
MOMENT OF SILENCE
Mayor Vaus led a moment of silence.
PRESENTATIONS
None.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
Lori Grennan, representing Preserve Wild Poway, spoke in support of preserving Meadowbrook Pond.
Jeff Schmidt, representing Preserve Wild Poway, spoke in support of preserving Meadowbrook Pond.
Eric Weller voiced support for scheduling neighborhood meetings with Life Time Fitness representatives and developers to discuss resident concerns.
Mike Leland, representing the Poway Chamber of Commerce, thanked the City of Poway for their Fall Festival Partnership.
Hunter Ames spoke regarding a clogged culvert located on Garden Road and related mosquito mitigation.
In response to speaker HunterAmes, Mayor Vaus noted the clogged culvert has been determined to be on private property and added the property owner has been notified and is working with City staff to rectify the situation.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motioned by Mayor Vaus, seconded by Councilmember Pepin to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 through 4. Motion carried 5/0 by the following roll -call vote:
Ayes:
Pepin, De Hoff, Edmondson, Frank, 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 June 13, 2023 Special City Council Meeting Minutes
3. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 862 entitled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Poway, California, Amending Chapter 2.28 to Title 2 of the Poway Municipal Code Relating to Electronic and Paperless Filing of Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) Campaign and Statement of Economic Interest Disclosure Information"
4. Authorization to Purchase Four (4) Full -Size Cab and Chassis and One (1) Light -Duty Pickup Truck Utilizing State of California Department of General Services State Contract #1-22-23- 20F, One (1) Rollback Trailer Utilizing Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Program Contract #092922-TKI and Appropriation of Funds
Item #4, Mayor Vaus noted a correction to the purchase price for the light duty pickup truck.
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
None.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS:
5. Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 22-0006 and Development Review (DR) 22-0005; a request to develop a drive -through restaurant with outdoor dining located at 12665 Poway Road and a determination that the Project does not require additional CEQA review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 15162
Mayor Vaus opened the Public Hearing at 7:15 p.m.
Associate Planner Shravani Gupta Singavarapu presented the item along with a PowerPoint.
She described the project site as an existing commercial property within the Poway Road Specific Plan (PRSP) noting it to be consistent with development standards and guidelines as previously analyzed in the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) certified by the City Council.
Project location, size, and style were shared.
Ms. Singavarapu stated the applicant proposes to demolish the existing commercial building and replace it with a drive -through restaurant with covered outdoor dining space which will include an entrance from Poway Road and Ipai Waaypuk Trail. A separate walkway will provide access from Poway Road to the outdoor dining area to help promote a pedestrian friendly environment. Adequate onsite parking will be provided to comply with City parking standards and a new sidewalk along the west of the Ipai Waaypuk Trail will be installed.
Ms. Singavarapu noted a correction to the Agenda Report resolution to include October 3, 2025, as the CUP and DR expiration date.
Public Comment:
Jay Higgins, Applicant, spoke in support of the project.
Tony Allen, representing adjacent business, The House Music & Dance Studio, spoke in support of the project.
End of Public Comment.
Mayor Vaus closed the Public Hearing at 7:24 p.m
Council discussion ensued and positive responses were made regarding the proposed improvements for the property, including a new sidewalk, a deep setback, landscaping, plans to remain consistent with the City in the Country design, and the potential for community partnerships. The importance of the Poway Road Specific Plan relating to architectural design standards and criteria for future projects was discussed.
Following Council questioning, Cecilia Lirio, applicant architect discussed outdoor lighting options for the building and the parking area adjacent to the Ipai Waaypuk Trail.
Motioned by Deputy Mayor Frank, seconded by Councilmember Edmondson to adopt Resolution No. 23-050 "Approving Conditional Use Permit 22-0006 and Development Review 22-0005 for the Construction of a Drive -Through Restaurant Located at 12665 Poway Road; Assessor Parcel Number: 317-490-1400," and making the determination that the Project does not require additional CEQA review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 15162. Motion carried unanimously.
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STAFF REPORTS:
None.
WORKSHOPS
None.
COUNCIL -INITIATED ITEMS
6. Poway Center for the Performing Arts (PCPA) City Council Subcommittee Mayor Vaus presented the item. He explained the need to fill two PCPA Subcommittee vacancies due to recent changes within the City Council.
No Speakers
Motioned by Mayor Vaus, seconded by Deputy Mayor Frank to appoint Deputy Mayor Frank and Mayor Vaus serve as the new members of the PCPA Subcommittee. Motion carried unanimously.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS and ANNOUNCEMENTS: Pursuant to AB1234 - (G.C. 53232(d))
Councilmember Pepin thanked the Poway Chamber of Commerce for hosting the 2023 Poway Fall Festival event and commented positively on his experience at the Poway Rodeo.
Councilmember De Hoff recognized the City of Poway IT Department for their 2023 Municipal Information Systems Association of California (MISAC) Award for Achievement in Information Technology Practices. Mr. De Hoff also commented positively on his experience at the Poway Rodeo.
Councilmember Edmondson echoed earlier comments regarding the Poway Fall Festival and the Poway Rodeo, she thanked City staff and community volunteers for contributing to the events' success.
Deputy Mayor Frank echoed earlier comments regarding the Poway Fall Festival and the Poway Rodeo, she discussed how the events were successful in bringing visitors from all over the San Diego County to Poway. Serving as alternate to SANDAG Regional Assignment, Ms. Frank provided an update regarding the removal of the Road User Charge (mileage tax) from SANDAG's 2025 Regional Plan.
Mayor Vaus commented positively on the Poway Fall Festival and Poway Rodeo, he recognized local businesses by name for event sponsorship and thanked them for their involvement with the community.
CITY MANAGER ITEMS
None.
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CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS (Including any public report of any action taken in closed session) None.
CLOSED SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
Carrie Gallagher, CIVIC
City Clerk
City of Poway, California
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