April 21, 2026, Item #21 of 6
AGENDA REPORT Cityof Poway
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
April 21, 2026
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
Carrie Gallagher, City Clerk ~
(858) 668-4535 or [email protected]
CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT: Approval of the February 3, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Summary
The City Council Meeting Minutes submitted hereto for approval are:
• February 3, 2026 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 February 3, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes.
Public Notification:
None.
Attachments:
A. February 3, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Reviewed/Approved By:
Assistant City Manager
Reviewed By:
Alan Fenstermacher
City Attorney
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Chris a Ine
City Manager
April 21, 2026, Item #2ATTACHMENT A2 of 6
CITY OF POWAY
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
February 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, Jenny Maeda, Steve Vaus
Absent: Christopher J. Pikus
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
City Manager Chris Hazeltine; City Attorney Alan Fenstermacher; City Clerk Carrie Gallagher; 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 City Clerk shall be used to indicate Mayor/Chair, Deputy MayorNice Chair, Councilmember/Director, City Manager/Executive Director, City Attorney/Counsel and City Clerk/Secretary.)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Deputy Mayor Maeda led the Pledge of Allegiance.
MOMENT OF SILENCE:
Mayor Vaus led a moment of silence.
PRESENTATIONS:
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Anita Edmondson announced her candidacy for the vacant District 2 City Council seat.
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CONSENT CALENDAR:
Motioned by Mayor Vaus, seconded by Deputy Mayor Maeda to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 through 2. Motion carried 3/0/1 by the following roll-call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstained:
Absent:
De Hoff, Maeda, Vaus
None
None
Pikus
Disqualified: None
1. Approval of Reading by Title Only and Waiver of Reading in Full of Ordinances on this Agenda
2. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 879 entitled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Poway, California, Changing the Zoning Classification of Certain Properties to Open Space Resource Management (OS-RM) or Natural Open Space (OS) (ZC 25-0001 )"
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION:
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
3. Conditional Use Permit 25-0001 and Development Review 25-0003, a Request to Construct a 950 Square-Foot Dutch Bros Coffee, with a Two-Lane Drive-Through, in the Automotive General Commercial Land Use District of the Poway Road Corridor Specific Plan, within the Existing Lowe's Home Improvement Parking Lot, Located at 13740 Poway Road, (APN 317- 130-69-00); and Determine the Project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
Mayor Vaus opened the Public Hearing at 7:05 p.m.
There was no presentation on this item.
Public Comment.
None.
End of Public Comment.
Mayor Vaus kept the Public Hearing open and continued it to the February 17, 2026 Regular City Council meeting, at the applicants request.
Motioned by Mayor Vaus, seconded by Councilmember De Hoff to continue the public hearing on CUP 25-0001 and DR 25-0003 to the February 17, 2026 Regular City Council meeting. Motion carried 3/0/1 by the following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstained:
De Hoff, Maeda, Vaus
None
None
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Absent: Pikus
Disqualified: None
STAFF REPORTS:
4. Water Infrastructure Improvement Program Update
Robert Weber presented the item along with a PowerPoint presentation. He explained Poway's water supply is provided by the San Diego County Water Authority (SDCWA) as untreated water, which is treated at the Lester J. Berglund Water Treatment Plant prior to distribution throughout the City.
Mr. Weber provided an overview of the City's water-related facilities and the Water Infrastructure Improvement Program (Program), noting it to be the largest series of capital projects undertaken by the City since incorporation. He stated the Program improves the resiliency and redundancy of Poway's water infrastructure system and ensures safe and reliable water service for current and future residents.
With the use of a Power Point presentation, the three-phase Program, including the Clearwell Bypass Project, the Clearwell Replacement Project, and the Treated Water Facilities Projects were outlined. Mr. Weber noted the Clearwell Bypass Project remains operational and was completed under budget in November 2022, including temporary bypass facilities and a permanent 36-inch below-ground pipeline connecting the treatment plant to the distribution system.
Mr. Weber noted the Clearwell Replacement Project is currently under construction. He explained the project includes replacement of the existing Clearwell with two (2) new 4-million gallon concrete tanks, associated piping improvements, and relocation of storm drains, with removal of the temporary bypass facilities and restoration of the Lake Poway softball field to follow. He added, construction is approximately 95 percent complete, with commissioning anticipated in late Spring 2026, and shared slides highlighting construction progress.
The presentation also included updates on the Treated Water Facilities Projects, which will provide a redundant treated water supply, improve operational flexibility, and support future maintenance of the water treatment plant. Mr. Weber discussed the status of agreements, CEQA processing, design efforts, funding sources, and emergency interconnections with the City of San Diego, and concluded with a twelve-month look ahead of anticipated project milestones.
Public Comment:
None.
End of Public Comment.
Council discussion ensued. Council discussed the Water Infrastructure Improvement Program, noting it is the largest public works project in the City's history, totaling approximately $87 million, and emphasized the Program remains on schedule and under budget. Council highlighted staff's successful replacement of aging water facilities while maintaining uninterrupted service, meeting state requirements, and improving system resiliency during a highly inflationary construction period.
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Council acknowledged the effective financial and construction management of the project, noting Phases One and Two were delivered several million dollars under budget despite complex construction conditions. Council discussed the Treated Water Facilities Project and coordination with the Ramona Municipal Water District, including future treated water sales, system capacity, bidirectional pipeline design, and proper abandonment of unused facilities.
Council also recognized federal funding support and prior City Councils for their foresight in initiating the program, emphasizing the long-term value of investing in critical infrastructure to ensure a reliable water system for future generations.
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))
Councilmember De Hoff expressed appreciation for City Attorney Fenstermacher, noting Poway's cost-of-service study has received recognition from other jurisdictions as among the strongest they have reviewed and added this was due in part to the City Attorney's legal analysis of Patz v.
City of San Diego, which significantly reduced the City's liability and helped avoid future litigation, thereby controlling costs.
CITY MANAGER ITEMS:
None.
CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS: (Including any public report of any action taken in closed session) No reportable action.
CLOSED SESSION:
5. Conference with Real Property Negotiators
Pursuant to Government Code§ 54956.8
Property: 1 Boulder Mountain Rd, Poway, CA 92064; APNs 275-260-28-00; 275-470-21-00; and 275-470-24-00
City Negotiators: Chris Hazeltine, Julie Procopio
Negotiating Parties: Lyle Arnold, Industrial Data Link Corporation Under Negotiation: Price and terms
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was recessed into closed session at 7:24 p.m.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
April 21, 2026, Item #26 of 6
City of Poway -Minutes -February 3, 2026
Carrie Gallagher, CMC
City Clerk
City of Poway, California