AGENDA REPORT CityofPoway
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
May 21, 2024
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
Carrie Gallagher, City Clerk �
(858) 668-4535 or [email protected]
Approval of the April 2, 2024, and April 16, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
Summary
The City Council Meeting Minutes submitted hereto for approval are:
• April 2, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
• April 16, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
The Poway City Council sits as the Poway Planning Commission, the Poway Housing Authority, the Public Financing Authority, and the Successor Agency to the Poway Redevelopment Agency.
Recommended Action:
It is recommended the City Council approve the April 2, 2024 and April 16, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes.
Public Notification:
None.
Attachments:
A. April 2, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
B. April 16, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Reviewed/Approved By:
w�1J.�
Assistant City Manager
Reviewed By:
Alan Fenstermacher
City Attorney
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ATTACHMENT A
CITY OF POWAY
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
April 2, 2024
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; Interim Director of Finance Brad Rosen; Director of Human Resources and Risk Management Jodene Dunphy; Director of Public Works Eric Heidemann; Fire Chief Jeff Chumbley; Commander Nancy Blanco, Sheriff's Department.
(Note: Hereinafter the titles Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Council member, City Manager, Assistant City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk and Director of Finance shall be used to indicate Mayor/Chair, Deputy MayorNice 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.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Peter Neild encouraged Council to consider the varying perspectives of Poway residents. 3 of 13
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Eric Weller spoke regarding safety concerns at The Farm in Poway.
Arthur Blain spoke regarding City Council term limits.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Motioned by Mayor Vaus, seconded by Councilmember De Hoff to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 through 7. Motion carried 510 by the following roll-call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstained:
Absent:
Disqualified:
Pepin, De Hoff, Edmondson, Frank, Vaus
None
None
None
None
1. Approval of Reading by Title Only and Waiver of Reading in Full of Ordinances on this Agenda
2. Approval of the January 16, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
3. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 865 entitled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Poway, California, Amending Chapters 2.21, 13.12, 16.10, 17.40, 17.46,
17.47, 17.48 and 17.50 of the Poway Municipal Code to Eliminate the Rehearing Procedure and Amending Chapter 17.02 to Require Cost Recovery for Public Noticing of Private Development Projects"
Eric Weller spoke in opposition to Item #3 and requested Council consider pulling the item for further discussion at a later date.
The following submitted comment cards in opposition to item #3:
Neil Schneider
Deborah Schneider
4. Authorization to Purchase Technology Hardware Utilizing NASPO ValuePoint Purchasing Program Contract #7-15-70-34-002 from Nth Generation Computing, Inc
5. Authorization to Purchase One (1) Cab and Chassis Utilizing Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Program Contract #091521-NAF, One (1) Portable Screening Plant Utilizing Omnia Cooperative Purchasing Program Contract #159469 and Appropriation of Funds
6. Approval of Consultant Agreement with Frontier Energy, Inc., for the Zero Emission Vehicle Transition Assessment; RFP No. 24-012
7. Approval of Consultant Agreement with Matrix Consulting Group, LTD to Prepare a Cost Allocation Plan and Citywide User Fee Study
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION:
None.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS:
8. General Plan Amendment (GPA) 24-0001, Amendment to GPA 21-001 and 21-002; a Request to Adopt the City of Poway 2020-2029 Housing Element Mayor Vaus opened the Public Hearing at 7: 12 p.m.
Director of Development Services Robert Manis presented the item. He stated the Housing Element is a required element of the Poway General Plan. He added, state law requires local governments to update their Housing Elements every eight years which require certification by the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), following determine of compliance with state law.
Mr. Manis explained a Housing Element as addressing housing laws and identifying how a jurisdiction will provide opportunities for housing development including programs and goals for the jurisdiction and ways to achieve their Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) allocation. He noted the update for the current Housing Element cycle began in 2020, with an online survey, two community meetings, and one City Council workshop.
On August 3, 2021, the Council adopted the 2020-2029 Housing Element. Following an early submittal to HCD, the City received a letter dated July 9, 2021 with requested revisions. City staff worked with HCD staff to address the issues raised and negotiated language for the document appropriate for Poway. In addition to many phone calls and the submission of informal letters, on October 30, 2022 and again on January 22, 2024, the City submitted formal letters to HCD.
On March 13, 2024, the City received a letter from HCD confirming the Poway Housing Element met the statutory requirements of Housing Element law and will be in full compliance with state law after adoption and submittal to HCD for final approval. Mr. Manis noted approval of the item is covered by the negative declaration, which was adopted by Council at the August 3, 2021 City Council meeting, with no further CEQA review requirement.
Public Comment:
Joe St. Lucas spoke neutrally on Item #8 and suggested raising inclusionary in lieu fees as a means to induce development of more low-income housing.
Yuri Bohlen spoke in opposition to Item #8 and state-imposed housing quotas.
The following submitted comment cards in opposition to Item #8:
Zack Vans/ager
Leslie Vans/ager
End of Public Comment.
Mayor Vaus closed the Public Hearing at 7:20 p.m.
Council discussion ensued. Council thanked City staff for their work with HCD and for presenting a compliant Housing Element. Changes in state law that impact local control were discussed including laws related to low-income housing and density law bonuses, and 5 of 13
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creating affordable housing was also discussed. Council noted concerns over the lack of state funding available for affordable housing development projects.
Motioned by Mayor Vaus, seconded by Deputy Mayor Frank to adopt Resolution No. 24-010 entitled "An Resolution of the City Council of the City of Poway, California, Approving General Plan Amendment (GPA) 24-0001 (Amendment to GPA 21-001 and GPA 21-002) for the Adoption of City of Poway 2020-2029 Housing Element." Motion carried unanimously.
9. Specific Plan (SP) 22-0001, Environmental assessment (EA) 23-0001, General Plan Amendment (GPA) 22-0001, Zone Change (ZC) 22-0001, Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) 24-0001, Tentative Tract Map (TTM) 22-0001 and Development Review (DR) 23- 0003; a request to adopt a specific plan, subdivide 11.5 acres of land and construct 63 new single-family residences, preserve one locally designated historic home and certify the associated Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
Mayor Vaus opened the Public Hearing at 7:32 p.m.
Senior Planner Hector Salgado presented the item along with a PowerPoint presentation. Mr.
Salgado identified the project site location within the Residential Single Families (RS-7) zone and the surrounding land uses within the Poway Road Specific Plan (PRSP). He described the project site, which includes four existing single-family residences. One of the residences is a locally designated historic building known as the Harmon House and will be retained in place.
Mr. Salgado explained the proposed zoning is consistent with the General Plan (GP) land use and zoning designation of Planned Community (PC) and provided general information on Specific Plan Amendments (SPAs). The Harmon Ranch Specific Plan (HRSP) includes 63 new single family detached homes plus one existing historic home on site for a total of 64 lots within the project boundary and a public right-of-way on Oak Knoll Road.
As part of the HRSP, modifications from the RS-7 zone are proposed for density, setbacks, minimum lot size, maximum allowable lot coverage and number of floor plans for a subdivision. The proposed density provides an appropriate transition between the neighboring apartments and lower density single family residences.
Mr. Salgado provided a site plan of the project illustrating a passive open space area and eight-foot-wide segment of community trail, discussed proposed landscaping, parking and garage requirements and with the use of elevation drawings, he noted variable floor plans configurations, sizes, and color schemes.
Mr. Salgado noted a November 7, 2023 neighborhood meeting held at the Mickey Cafagna Community Center to discuss the Harmon Ranch project with approximately 40 people in attendance. Topics covered were density, consistency with the GP, access and traffic.
Additionally, the applicant held meetings with the residents from Roca Grande to discuss their concerns and spoke individually with residents adjacent to the project.
Speaking on behalf of the applicant, Senior Vice President Alex Plishner of Lennar discussed the initial stages of the project and neighborhood outreach efforts. Mr. Plishner noted pre development meetings between Lennar and the City. Based on resident and Council input, 6 of 13
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Lennar addressed privacy concerns, vehicular and pedestrian access to adjoining neighborhoods, drainage, density, configuration and building style.
Public Comment:
The following spoke in support of Item #9:
Alyssa Roscoe
Don Urena
David Farmer
Adrienne Wilson
Jennifer Urena
Phil Rath
Kevan Koskie
Blake Darling
The following submitted a comment card in support of Item #9:
Arlene Tendick
The following spoke in opposition to Item #9:
Ellen Pi/seeker
Ron Chapman
Ann Tipps
Jana Johnson
Joe St. Lucas
Lisa Higbee
Eric Weller
Tim Palmer
Dirk Funk
Barbara Diederichs
The following submitted comment cards in opposition to Item #9:
Deborah Schneider
Kathleen Wright
Neil Schneider
Anna
Esta Browning
Juliet Vasel-Phillips
Torrey Powers
Carl Browning
Amy Bettinger
Matt Egan
Eric Labonte
Zack Vans/ager
JanetLettang
Karen Podvin
Gary Ja/aty
Nancy Jalaty
Bonita Palmer
Brian Palmer
Leslie Vans/ager
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City
of
Poway
-
Minutes
-
April
2,
2024
End
of
Public
Comment.
Mayor
Vaus
closed
the
Public
Hearing
at
8:35
p.m.
Council
discussion
ensued.
Mayor
Vaus
addressed
misconceptions
about
the
use
of
Specific
Plan
Amendments
(SPAs),
noting
the
California
Department
of
Housing
and
Community
Development
(HCD)
strongly
encourages
the
use
of
SPAs
to
meet
housing
needs
. Council
responded
positively
to
the
applicant's
project
amendments,
including
removing
one
residential
unit,
widening
driveways,
increasing
setbacks,
adequate
parking,
and
dialoguing
with
neighbors.
Council
clarified
density
bonuses
and
total
units
allowable,
and
the
proposed
trail
connection
on
Oak
Knoll
Road.
Council
shared
concerns
over
privacy,
traffic
and
density
.
Council
discussed
the
implication
of
rejecting
the
SPA,
noting
new
developers
would
have
the
ability
to
add
more
units
than
the
current
proposal
using
affordable
housing
and
density bonus
laws. Responding
to
Council
questions,
City
staff
noted
the
use
of
Specific
Plan
Amendments
is
not
uncommon
and
has
been
used
for
other
City
project
developments
.
Motioned
by
Mayor
Vaus,
seconded
by
Councilmember
Pepin
to
1)
adopt
Resolution
No.
24-011
entitled
"A
Resolution
of
the
City
Council
of
the
City
of
Poway,
California,
Certifying
an
Environmental
Impact
Report
(EA)
23-0001
and
Adopting
Findings
Pursuant
to
the
California
Environmental
Quality
Act
for
the
Harmon
Ranch
Specific
Plan
(SP)
22-0001
Including
the
Subdivision
of
11.5 Acres
of
Land
and
the
Construction
of
63 Homes
and
the
Preservation
of
a
Locally
Designated
Historic
Home;
Assessor's
Parcel
Numbers;
317-500-14-00,
317-500-13-00,
317-500-12-00, 317-500-11-00,
317-500-
09-00,
317-500-10-00,
317-500-03-00,
317-500-02-00,
317-501-02-00
AND
317-501-01-00:"
2)
adopt
Resolution
No.
24-012
entitled
"A
Resolution
of
the
City
Council
of
the
City
of
Poway,
California,
Amending
the
City's
General
Plan
for
the
Harmon
Ranch
Specific
Plan
(SP)
22-0001
(General
Plan
Amendment
(GPA)
22-0001);
Assessor's
Parcel
Numbers;
317-500-14-00,
317-500-13-00,
317-500-12-00,
317-500-11-00,
317-500-09-00,
317-500-10-00,
317-500-03-00, 317-500-02-00,
317-501-02-00
and
317-501-01-00;"
and
3)
adopt
Resolution
No.
24-013
entitled
"A
Resolution
of
the
City
Council
of
the
City
of
Poway,
California,
Approving
Tentative
Tract
Map
(TTM)
22-0001
and
Development
Review
(DR)
22-0003
for
the
Harmon
Ranch
Specific
Plan
SP
22-0001;
Assessor's
Parcel
Numbers;
317-500-14-00,
317-500-13-00, 317-500-12-00, 317-500-11-00,
317-500-
09-00,
317-500-10-00,
317-500-03-00,
317-500-02-00,
317-501-02-00
and
317-501-01-00."
Motion
carried
4/1
(No:
Frank).
As
requested
by
the
Mayor,
City
Clerk
Gallagher
titled
the
Ordinances
.
Motioned
by
Mayor
Vaus,
seconded
by
Councilmember
Pepin
to
introduce
Ordinance
No.
866,
entitled
"An
Ordinance
of
the
City
Council
of
the
City
of
Poway,
California,
Approving
the
Harmon
Ranch
Specific
Plan
(SP)
22-0001;
Assessor's
Parcel
Numbers
317-500-14-00,
317-500-13-00, 317-500-12-00, 317-500-11-00, 317-500-09-00, 317-500-10-
00,
317-500-03-00,
317-500-02-00,
317-501-02-00
and
317-501-01-00."
Motion
carried
4/1
by
the
following
roll-call
vote:
Ayes: Noes: Abstained: Absent: Disqualified:
De
Hoff,
Edmondson,
Pepin,
Vaus
Frank None None None
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Motioned by Mayor Vaus, seconded by Councilmember Pepin to introduce Ordinance No. 867 entitled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Poway, California, Amending the City's Zoning and General Plan Land Use Map, Changing the Zoning and General Plan Land Use Designations from Residential Single Family 7 (RS-7) to the Harmon Ranch Planned Community (PC-10) with Related Amendments to the Poway Municipal Code for the Harmon Ranch Specific Plan (SP) 22-0001 (Zone Change 22- 0001, Zoning Ordinance Amendment 24-0001); Assessor's Parcel Numbers 317-500-14- 00, 317-500-13-00, 317-500-12-00, 317-500-11-00, 317-500-09-00, 317-500-10-00, 317-500- 03-00, 317-500-02-00, 317-501-02-00 and 317-501-01-00." Motion carried 4/1 by the following roll-call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstained:
Absent:
Disqualified:
STAFF REPORTS:
None.
WORKSHOPS:
None.
De Hoff, Edmondson, Pepin, Vaus
Frank
None
None
None
COUNCIL-INITIATED ITEMS:
None.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS and ANNOUNCEMENTS: Pursuant to AB1234 -(G.C. 53232(d))
Mayor Vaus provided an update on the San Diego Board Association of Governments (SAN DAG), discussing pending investigations related to tolling procedures.
CITY MANAGER ITEMS:
None.
CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS: (Including any public report of any action taken in closed session) None.
CLOSED SESSION:
None.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 9:14 p.m.
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Carrie Gallagher, CMC
City Clerk
City of Poway, California
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ATTACHMENT B
CITY OF POWAY
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
April 16, 2024
City Council Chambers
13325 Civic Center Drive, Poway, California
In accordance with Section 54953(b) of the California Government Code, the following location was noticed as a teleconference location 20 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20001.
(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:
Deputy Mayor Frank called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Peter De Hoff, Anita Edmondson, Caylin Frank, Steve Vaus (via teleconference)
Absent: Brian Pepin
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
City Manager Chris Hazeltine; Assistant City Manager Wendy Kaserman; City Attorney Alan Fenstermacher; City Clerk Carrie Gallagher; Interim Director of Finance Brad Rosen; 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 Claudia Delgado, 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 MayorNice 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 Edmondson led the Pledge of Allegiance.
MOMENT OF SILENCE:
Deputy Mayor Frank led a moment of silence.
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PRESENTATIONS:
None.
Deputy Mayor Frank introduced the new captain at the Poway Sheriff's Station, Captain Claudia Delgado.
PUBLIC-COMMENT:
Representing Poway Girl Scout Troop 2169, the following spoke in support of PUSD's Youth in Transition (YIT) program.
Caryn Darling
Lennon Lewis
Lauren Dillon
Hailey Kingsbury
Quinn Hatch
Anisiya Nixon
Amelia Palka
lnara An
Hailey Jackson, representing Girl Scout Troop 2169, submitted a comment card in support of the Youth in Transition (YIT) program.
Janet Lettang spoke regarding the 2024 Budget Review Committee meeting schedule.
Eric Weller spoke regarding public access to documents and city records relating to the Life Time Fitness proposal.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Motioned by Mayor Vaus, seconded by Councilmember De Hoff to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 through 6. Motion carried 4/0/1 by the following roll-call vote:
Ayes: De Hoff, Edmondson, Frank, Vaus
Noes: None
Abstained: None
Absent: Pepin
Disqualified: None
Motioned by Mayor Vaus, seconded by Councilmember De Hoff to approve Consent Calendar Items 7 through 8. Motion carried 3/1/1 by the following roll-call vote:
Ayes: De Hoff, Edmondson, Vaus
Noes: Frank
Abstained: None
Absent: Pepin
Disqualified: None
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1. Approval of Reading by Title Only and Waiver of Reading in Full of Ordinances on this Agenda
2. Approval of the February 6, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
3. Resolution Approving a 4.9% Increase in the Regional Transportation Congestion Improvement Program Traffic Mitigation Fee for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25, as required by the TransNet Ordinance
4. Acceptance of the FY2022-23 ADA Barrier Removal -Community Park Project with Fordyce Construction, as Complete
5. Acceptance of the Caustic Soda Tank Replacement with Eastridge Engineering and Construction, as Complete
6. Approval of Fifth Amendment to the Employment Agreement for the City Manager
7. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 866 entitled "Approving the Harmon Ranch Specific Plan (SP) 22-0001; Assessor's Parcel Numbers 317-500-14-00, 317-500-13-00, 317- 500-12-00, 317-500-11-00, 317-500-09-00, 317-500-10-00, 317-500-03-00, 317-500-02-00, 317-501-02-00 and 317-501-01-00"
Nick Carruthers, on behalf of Poway Voices, spoke in opposition to Item #7 and requested Council consider pulling the item to continue discussions on the proposed Ordinance.
The following submitted comment cards in opposition to Item #7:
Juliet Phillips
Torrey Powers
8. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 867 entitled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Poway, California, Amending the City's Zoning and General Plan Land Use Map, Changing the Zoning and General Plan Land Use Designations from Residential Single Family 7 (RS-7) to the Harmon Ranch Planning Community (PC-10) with Related Amendments to the Poway Municipal Code for the Harmon Ranch Specific Plan (SP) 22-0001 (Zone Change 22-0001, Zoning Ordinance Amendment 24-001 ); Assessor's Parcel Numbers 317-500-14-00, 317-500-13-00, 317-500-12-00, 317-500-11-00, 317-500-09-00, 317-500-10- 00, 317-500-03-00, 317-500-02-00, 317-501-02-00 and 317-501-01-00" Eric Weller spoke in opposition to Item #8 and requested the item be pulled for further consideration.
The following comment cards were submitted in opposition to Item #8:
Juliet Phillips
Torrey Powers
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION:
None.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None.
STAFF REPORTS:
None.
WORKSHOPS:
None.
COUNCIL-INITIATED ITEMS:
None.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS and ANNOUNCEMENTS: Pursuant to AB1234 -(G.C. 53232(d))
None.
CITY MANAGER ITEMS:
None.
CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS: (Including any public report of any action taken in closed session) None.
CLOSED SESSION:
None.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 7:19 p.m.
Carrie Gallagher, CMC
City Clerk
City of Poway, California