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CITY OF POWAY
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
March 3, 2026
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: Peter De Hoff, Christopher J. Pikus, Jenny Maeda, Steve Vaus STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
City Manager Chris Hazeltine; City Attorney Alan Fenstermacher; Deputy City Clerk Ellis Webster; Director of Development Services Julie Procopio; Director of Human Resources and Risk Management Jodene Dunphy; Director of Public Works Eric Heidemann; Director of Community Services Audrey Denham; Fire Chief Brian Mitchell; Captain Claudia Delgado, San Diego County Sheriff's Office.
(Note: Hereinafter the titles Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Councilmember, City Manager, City Attorney and Deputy City Clerk shall be used to indicate Mayor/Chair, Deputy MayorNice Chair, Councilmember/Director, City Manager/Executive Director, City Attorney/Counsel and Deputy City Clerk/Secretary.)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Deputy Mayor Maeda led the Pledge of Allegiance.
MOMENT OF SILENCE:
Mayor Vaus led a moment of silence in remembrance of all those serving in the Middle East, and for the families of the service members who lost their lives at Port Schwab, Kuwait, while supporting Operation Epic Fury.
PRESENTATIONS:
None.
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PUBLIC COMMENT:
James Ambrose requested open communication between the City and residents as it relates to development projects at The Farm.
Nancy Bragg addressed the Council on behalf of residents of the Garden Road community regarding code compliance violations and enforcement actions in the neighborhood.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Motioned by Mayor Vaus, seconded by Councilmember De Hoff to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 through 6. Motion carried 4/0 by the following roll-call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstained:
Absent:
Disqualified:
De Hoff, Pikus, Maeda, Vaus
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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 December 2, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
3. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 880 entitled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Poway, California , Amending Chapter 2.18 (Meetings) of the Poway Municipal Code Regarding Physical Attendance at City Council Meetings" 4 . City 's Investment Report as of December 31, 2025
5. Approval of Resolution No. 26-006, acknowledging receipt of the Fire and Life Safety Inspection Report
6. Approval of Agreement Between the City of Poway and the California Department of Technology (CDT) for the Purchase of Microsoft Product and Services ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION:
None .
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None.
STAFF REPORTS:
7 . Capital Improvement Program Update
Principal Civil Engineer Jonathan Schauble presented the item along with a PowerPoint presentation . Mr. Schauble explained the CIP identifies and prioritizes projects necessary to maintain the City's infrastructure and quality of life. The current CIP, approved in June 2025, includes 78 projects with approximately $68 .9 million in total funding across five categories:
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Mr. Schauble reviewed streets projects, reporting completion of the 2025 Annual Street Maintenance and Overlay Program in Maintenance Zone 8, which resurfaced approximately five million square feet of pavement. He noted the City's average Pavement Condition Index (PCI) increased following completion of the work. He also provided updates on the Traffic Signal Controller Upgrades Project, scheduled to begin construction in April, the completed ADA Barrier Removal Project at Buckley Street, and a proposed overhead flashing beacon at Fire Station 2.
Mr. Schauble discussed drainage projects, including the Annual Channel Rehabilitation Project and the proposed Rattlesnake Creek Ribbon Drain Project at Community Park to address deteriorated drainage infrastructure. He provided updates on public facilities projects, including the Community Park Restroom Project, a proposed Pickleball Courts Project, and several maintenance and improvement projects at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts (PCPA).
Finally, Mr. Schauble reviewed water and sewer projects included in the CIP, including completion of the Annual Water Valve Replacement Project and ongoing planning efforts for the Water and Sewer Master Plans. He also noted the Butterfield Trail Sewer Project is nearing completion of design and is expected to be released for public bidding this spring.
Public Comment.
None.
End of Public Comment.
Council discussion ensued. Council discussed the breadth of projects included in the City's Capital Improvement Program and commended staff for maintaining and improving the City's infrastructure and amenities. Council highlighted the City's strong pavement condition ranking compared to other San Diego County agencies and expressed appreciation for staff's ongoing efforts to maintain roadway quality.
Council also discussed the proposed Pickleball Courts Project, noting the growing community interest in pickleball and expressing support for the proposed location. Council recognized staff for successfully managing numerous projects across multiple infrastructure areas throughout the City.
This was an informational item. No action was taken.
WORKSHOPS:
None.
COUNCIL-INITIATED ITEMS:
None.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS and ANNOUNCEMENTS: Pursuant to AB1234 -(G.C. 53232(d))
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Councilmember De Hoff spoke regarding the recent Firefighters Badging Ceremony held at the PCPA and expressed appreciation for the dedication and sacrifices made by firefighters and their families in service to the community.
Councilmember Pikus spoke regarding the recent Firefighters Badging Ceremony and shared appreciation for the Public Works Department and contractors for landscaping improvements along Twin Peaks Road. He also noted that he and Deputy Mayor Maeda recently hosted a Webelos scout group.
Mayor Vaus spoke regarding the Firefighters Badging Ceremony and thanked staff for supporting the event. He also shared having recently attended a Change of Command Ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar and noted the opportunity to meet Captain E. Royce Williams, a 101- year-old veteran who was recently awarded the Medal of Honor for his service.
CITY MANAGER ITEMS:
None.
CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS: (Including any public report of any action taken in closed session) City Attorney Fenstermacher reported the City Council voted 4-0 to authorize the City Attorney's office to defend any potential lawsuit filed pursuant to the Notice of Intent attached to the agenda.
CLOSED SESSION:
8. Conference with Legal Counsel -Anticipated Litigation Pursuant Government Code Section 54956 .9(d)(2) -Significant Exposure to Litigation ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was recessed into closed session at 7:28 p.m.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:01 p.m.
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Carrie Gallagher, CMC
City Clerk
City of Poway, California