AGENDA Poway City Council
Council Cham ber I 13325 Civic Center Drive I Poway, CA I 92064 April 7, 2026 I 7 p.m.
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Meetings I Regular City Council meetings are held on the first and third Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers located at 13325 Civic Center Drive, Poway, CA 92064. The Council Chamber will be open to the public.
Public Meeting Access I Members of the public may attend the City Council meeting in person, or watch the City Council meeting live online. Regular City Council meetings are broadcast live on Cox Communication Channel 24 and Spectrum Channel 19. Council meeting videos are archived and available for viewing on the City's website.
Speakers I Persons wishing to address the Council on matters not on the agenda may do so under Public Comment. Those wishing to speak on items on the agenda may do so when the item is being considered. Please submit a Speaker's Slip to the City Clerk prior to the meeting or the announcement of the item. All comments will be limited to three (3) minutes. Per the Poway Municipal Code, the speaking time may be reduced.
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Agenda Materials I This agenda contains a brief summary of each item the Council will consider.
The Agenda and Agenda Packet is posted seven (7) days prior to regular City Council meetings and are available for viewing on the City's website at www.poway.org . Sign up at https://poway.org/list.aspx to receive email notifications when City Council agendas are published on line. Items listed on the agenda with a"#" symbol are in preparation.
PLEASE NOTE: Written comments received via email before 3:00 p.m. the day prior to the meeting will be distributed as formal additional material as well as be made available online prior to the City Council meeting. Written comments received after this deadline will be forwarded to the Council, but not available online until after the City Council meeting.
American Disabilities Act Title II I In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons with a disability may request an agenda in appropriate alternative formats as required by Title II. Any person with a disability who requires a modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting should direct such request to the City Clerk's office 858-668-4530 at least 24 hours prior to the meeting.
Steve Vaus
Mayor
Jenny Maeda
Deputy Mayor
Peter De Hoff
Council member
Christopher J. Pikus Vacant
Councilmember Councilmember
Reminder I As a courtesy to all attendees, please silence all electronic devices and engage in conversations outside the Council Chambers.
The City Council also sits as the City of Poway Planning Commission, Poway Housing Authority, Public Financing Authority and Successor Agency to the Poway Redevelopment Agency CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
MOMENT OF SILENCE:
PRESENTATION: None
PUBLIC COMMENT: In accordance with State law, an item not scheduled on the agenda may be brought forward by t he general publi c for comment; however, the City Council will not be able to discu ss or take action on any issue not included on the agenda. You may spea k up to three (3) minutes.
Per the Poway Municipal Code, the speaking t ime may be reduced. Speakers have one opportunity to address the Council under Public Comm ent.
CONSENT CALENDAR: The Consent Calendar may be enacted in one motion by the Council with a Roll Call Vote without discuss ion unless a Councilmember, a member of the public, or City Manager requests that an item be removed for discussion.
1. Approval of Reading by Title Only and Waiver of Reading in Full of Ordinances on this Agenda
2. Approval of the January 20, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
3. Acceptance of the FY 2024-25 Americans with Disabilities Act Barrier Removal -Buckley Street Phase I with A.B. Hashmi, Inc., as Complete
4. Acceptance of the FY 2024-25 Street Overlay Project with Quality Construction & Engineering Inc., as Complete
5. Award of Agreement to Brightview Landscape Services for Starridge Park Turf and Path Improvement Project and Appropriation of Funds
6. Award of Agreement to SCA of CA, LLC for Street Sweeping Services
7. Acceptance of Public Improvements for the McKee Orchard, Improvement Plan 22-0002 ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
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STAFF REPORTS:
8. Amendment to the Contract between the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (Cal PERS) and the City of Poway to Incorporate Language from the California Public Employees' Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) of 2013 City Manager's Recommendation: It is recommended the City Council adopt the attached Resolution of Intention to approve the amendment to the contract between the Board of Administration of California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) and to proceed with the first reading of the ordinance authorizing the amendment to the contract, as required by the retirement system and government code, waive further reading, and schedule the adoption of the ordinance for the May 5, 2026 Regular City Council meeting.
9. Approval of a Three-Year Agreement with Fireworks America to Provide the Annual July 4th Fireworks
City Manager's Recommendation: It is recommended the City Council approve the three-year Agreement and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents associated with the Agreement between the City of Poway and Fireworks America to provide the July 4th fireworks.
10. Approving a Cal PERS 180-day Waiting Period Exception to Hire a Retired Annuitant City Manager's Recommendation: It is recommended the City Council approve the resolution, pursuant to Government Code Sections 7522.56 and 21221 (g), approving the waiver of the 180- day wait period for the newly retired Contract Specialist/Inspector to temporarily work as a retired annuitant until staffing levels are restored.
WORKSHOPS: None
COUNCIL-INITIATED ITEMS: None
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS and ANNOUNCEMENTS: Pursuant to AB1234 -(G.C. 53232(d)) CITY MANAGER ITEMS:
CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS: (Including any public report of any action taken in closed session) CLOSED SESSION: None
ADIOURNMENT:
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AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
I, Carrie Gallagher, CMC, City Clerk of the City of Poway, hereby declare under penalty of perjury that this notice of a Regular meeting as called by the City Council of the City of Poway was posted and provided on March 31, 2026.
Said meeting to be held at 7:00 p.m., April 7, 2026, in the Poway City Council Chambers, 13325 Civic Center Drive, Poway, California. Said notice was posted on the Bulletin Board at the entrance to City Hall. 4 of 4 Regular City Council Meeting April 7, 2026