Steve Vaus Jenny Maeda Peter De Hoff Christopher J. Pikus Vacant Mayor Deputy Mayor Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember
ACTION AGENDA
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AG EN DA Poway City Council
Council Chamber I 73325 Civic Center Drive I Poway, CA I 92064
2 of 4 Regular City Council Meeting April 7, 2026 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.
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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: 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Christopher J. Pikus, Jenny Maeda, Steve Vaus
Absent: Peter De Hoff
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 the general public for comment; however, the City Council will not be able to discuss or take action on any issue not included on the agenda. You may speak up to three (3) minutes.
Per the Poway Municipal Code, the speaking time may be reduced. Speakers have one opportunity to address the Council under Public Comment.
CONSENT CALENDAR: The Consent Calendar may be enacted in one motion by the Council with a Roll Call Vote without discussion 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 COUNCIL ACTION: Approved 3/0/1 (Absent: De Hoff)
2. Approval of the January 20, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes COUNCIL ACTION: Approved 3/0/1 (Absent: De Hoff)
3. Acceptance of the FY 2024-25 Americans with Disabilities Act Barrier Removal – Buckley Street Phase I with A.B. Hashmi, Inc., as Complete
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved 3/0/1 (Absent: De Hoff)
4. Acceptance of the FY 2024-25 Street Overlay Project with Quality Construction & Engineering Inc., as Complete
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved 3/0/1 (Absent: De Hoff)
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5. Award of Agreement to Brightview Landscape Services for Starridge Park Turf and Path Improvement Project and Appropriation of Funds
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved 3/0/1 (Absent: De Hoff)
6. Award of Agreement to SCA of CA, LLC for Street Sweeping Services COUNCIL ACTION: Approved 3/0/1 (Absent: De Hoff)
7. Acceptance of Public Improvements for the McKee Orchard, Improvement Plan 22-0002 COUNCIL ACTION: Approved 3/0/1 (Absent: De Hoff)
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
STAFF REPORTS:
8. Amendment to the Contract between the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) 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.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved 3/0/1 (Absent: De Hoff)
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.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved 3/0/1 (Absent: De Hoff)
10. Approving a CalPERS 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.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved 3/0/1 (Absent: De Hoff)
WORKSHOPS: None
COUNCIL-INITIATED ITEMS: None
4 of 4 Regular City Council Meeting April 7, 2026 COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS and ANNOUNCEMENTS: Pursuant to AB1234 - (G.C. 53232(d)) Council made announcements. Mayor Vaus requested Council concurrence to direct staff to return for discussion and possible adoption of consideration of an immediate adjustment to the City’s housing in-lieu fees at the May 19, 2026 Regular City Council meeting.
CITY MANAGER ITEMS:
None.
CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS: (Including any public report of any action taken in closed session) None.
CLOSED SESSION: None
ADJOURNMENT: 7:32 p.m.
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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.
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Carrie Gallagher, CMC, City Clerk