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AG EN DA REPORT City of Poway
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
May 19, 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 March 17, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Summary
The City Council Meeting Minutes submitted hereto for approval are:
• March 17, 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 March 17, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes.
Public Notification:
None.
Attachments:
A. March 17, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
Assistant City Manager
Reviewed By:
Alan Fenstermacher
City Attorney
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Chris Hazeltine
City Manager
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CITY OF POWAY
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
March 17, 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; 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 and continued to recognize those serving in the Middle East.
PRESENTATIONS:
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Bunny Krall spoke regarding Poway Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Academy, highlighting program benefits and volunteer opportunities.
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Mary Ellen Ambrose raised concerns regarding potential noise and community impacts of pickleball at the Farm.
John J. Szlyk raised concerns regarding potential noise and community impacts of pickleball at the Farm, he provided handouts.
Jean Duffy, representing CASA Neighborhoods, spoke in support of a tobacco retailer licensing ordinance and provided a handout.
Jeremy Morgan raised concerns regarding potential noise and community impacts of pickleball at the Farm.
Varun Malle/a raised concerns regarding potential noise and community impacts of pickleball at the Farm.
James Ambrose raised concerns regarding potential noise and community impacts of pickleball at the Farm.
Juzar Merchant voiced concerns regarding the original noise study for The Farm development.
Manu Mehra raised concerns regarding potential noise and community impacts of pickleba/1 at the Farm.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Motioned by Mayor Vaus, seconded by Councilmember Pikus to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 through 7. Motion carried 4/0 by the following roll-call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstained:
Absent:
Disqualified:
De Hoff, Pikus, Maeda, 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 December 16, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes and December 22, 2025 Special City Council Meeting Minutes
3. General Plan Implementation Annual Progress Report for 2025 Item #3 was pulled from the Consent Calendar for discussion. Council highlighted positive developments reflected in the General Plan Update Progress Report, noting the City's Housing Element remains in compliance with State law and multiple projects are actively moving forward. Council further noted a reduction in crime, significant capital investments in the City's water facility, and the contributions of volunteers supporting parks, community services, public safety, and the arts. Council commented these efforts reflect a community that continues to grow and advance.
Deputy Mayor Maeda initiated a future agenda item directing staff to investigate options to regulate short-term vacation rentals. Mayor Vaus requested the report be returned after the District 2 seat is filled following the June 2, 2026 Special Municipal Election.
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Councilmember De Hoff requested that staff include associated costs for the options presented. The City Council unanimously concurred.
4. Award of Agreement to Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc. for Public Facilities Renovation Fire Station 2 Roofing Replacement and Appropriation of Funds
5. Approval of Agreement Between the City of Poway and Convergint Technologies, LLC for the Purchase and Installation of an Electronic Security System at City Hall, Council Chambers, and Fire Station One
6. Approval of Agreement Between the City of Poway and N. Harris Computer Corporation for the Purchase of Northstar Utility Billing Cloud Hosting and Technical Services
7. Approval of Change Order No. 1 to the Construction Contract with Gateway Pacific Contractors, Inc. for the Water Treatment Plant Filter Rehab Project Phase A ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION:
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None.
STAFF REPORTS:
8. Appointments to the Budget Review Committee
Mayor Vaus presented the item, indicating the list included two regularly scheduled vacancies on the Budget Review Committee (BRC). He explained that the City Clerk's Office placed a notice of vacancy on the bulletin board outside City Hall and on the City website. He noted two applications were received, both of which were nominated and presented for approval at this meeting .
Public Comment.
None.
End of Public Comment.
Motioned by Mayor Vaus, seconded by Councilmember De Hoff to appoint Phil Rath and Dan Krall to each serve two-year terms on the Budget Review Committee. Motion carried 4/0 by the following roll-call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstained:
Absent:
Disqualified:
De Hoff, Pikus, Maeda, Vaus
None
None
None
None
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WORKSHOPS:
None.
COUNCIL-INITIATED ITEMS:
None.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS and ANNOUNCEMENTS: Pursuant to AB1234 -(G.C. 53232(d))
Councilmember Pikus discussed the upcoming San Diego Association of Governments (SAN DAG) retreat, the hiring of three new firefighters by the Poway Fire Department, and the dual observance of Saint Patrick's Day and Saint Gertrude of Nivelles Day (Patron Saint of cats and gardeners). He also announced his retirement from his career as an electrical engineer.
Mayor Vaus congratulated Councilmember Pikus on his retirement and reported on the recent San Diego Alzheimer's Association "Walk to End Alzheimer's" fundraiser, noting strong community participation and successful fundraising.
Mayor Vaus requested Council concurrence to direct staff to provide a general, plain language briefing on California's Density Bonus Law and its potential impacts on the Poway Road Specific Plan, to be presented at the April 21, 2026 Regular City Council meeting. The City Council unanimously concurred.
CITY MANAGER ITEMS:
None.
CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS: (Including any public report of any action taken in closed session) City Attorney Alan Fenstermacher reported no reportable action was taken.
CLOSED SESSION:
9. Conference with Legal Counsel -Anticipated Litigation Pursuant Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) -Significant Exposure to Litigation
10. Conference with Legal ~ounsel -Existing Litigation (Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1))
Name of Case: K&M Investments v. City of Poway, San Diego Superior Court Case No. 25CU055842C
11. Conference with Real Property Negotiators (Government Code Section 54956.8) Property: APNs 321-260-21-00, 321-260-20-00; and APN 275-4 70-02-00, 0 Boulder Mountain Rd
City negotiators: Chris Hazeltine, Julie Procopio
Negotiating parties: Ted DeBont, Becki DeBont; Christian Cole, Jessica Cifelli Under negotiation: Price and terms
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ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was recessed into closed session at 7:41 p.m.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:13 p.m.
Carrie Gallagher, CMC
City Clerk
City of Poway, California