Steve Vaus Jenny Maeda Peter De Hoff Anita Edmondson Christopher J. Pikus Mayor Deputy Mayor Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember
ACTION AGENDA
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August 18, 2026 | 7 p.m.
AGENDA Poway City Council
Council Chamber I 73325 Civic Center Drive I Poway, CA I 92064
2 of 4 Regular City Council Meeting August 18, 2026 Those wishing to speak on items on the agenda may do so when the item is considered. Online participants wishing to speak must raise their virtual hand at the announcement of the item. If you are not using your computer’s audio, enter your Participant ID when prompted. To request to speak by phone, press *9 when the item is announced. All comments will be limited to three (3) minutes. Per the Poway Municipal Code, the speaking time may be reduced.
Agenda Materials | This agenda contains a brief summary of each item the Council will consider.
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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: Peter De Hoff, Christopher J. Pikus, Anita Edmondson, Jenny Maeda, Steve Vaus
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 act on any issue not included on the agenda. You may speak for 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.
3 of 4 Regular City Council Meeting August 18, 2026 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 5/0
2. Approval of the May 19, 2026, June 16, 2026 and July 7, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes COUNCIL ACTION: Approved 5/0
3. Award of Agreement to CAPO Projects Group, LLC for Construction Management and Inspection Services for Emergency Interconnection No.1, RFP No. 26-005 COUNCIL ACTION: Approved 5/0
4. Award of Contract to PK Mechanical Systems, Inc. for Emergency Interconnection No.1 at Avenida La Valencia / Pump Station 17 Project, Bid No. 27-002
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved 5/0
5. City’s Investment Report as of June 30, 2026
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved 5/0
6. Approval of As-Needed Consultant Agreements with Fuscoe Engineering, Hoch Consulting, NV5, and Parsons Corporation for Engineering Services; RFQ No. 26-011 COUNCIL ACTION: Approved 5/0
7. Award of Contract to Vortex Services, LLC dba Sancon Technologies, for the Annual Sewer Manhole Rehabilitation Project, Bid No. 27-001 and Determination the Project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved 5/0
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
STAFF REPORTS:
8. Pre-Development Conference 26-0001, a Proposal for 42-Townhomes and Mixed-Use Development, Phase 2 of the Poway Commons Project at 13027 Poway Road, APNs 317-472-02, 317-472-38 and 317-472-39
City Manager’s Recommendation: It is recommended the City Council provide input and direction regarding the Applicant’s proposal.
COUNCIL ACTION: Council provided input and direction.
COUNCIL-INITIATED ITEMS: None
4 of 4 Regular City Council Meeting August 18, 2026 COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS and ANNOUNCEMENTS: Pursuant to AB1234 - (G.C. 53232(d)) COUNCIL ACTION: Approved by Council Concurrence. Motioned by Councilmember Pikus to direct Staff to prepare a feasibility study regarding the potential implementation of an active-duty military discount for various City services and/or amenities.
CITY MANAGER ITEMS:
None.
CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS: (Including any public report of any action taken in closed session) None.
CLOSED SESSION: None
ADJOURNMENT: 8:49 p.m.
State of California )
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County of San Diego )
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 August 11, 2026.
Said meeting to be held at 7:00 p.m., August 18, 2026, in the Poway City Council Chambers, 13325 Civic Center Drive, Poway, California. Said notice was posted on the City’s website and the Bulletin Board at the entrance to City Hall.
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Carrie Gallagher, CMC, City Clerk