Steve Vaus Jenny Maeda Peter De Hoff Anita Edmondson Christopher J. Pikus Mayor Deputy Mayor Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember
ACTION AGENDA
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October 6, 2026 | 7 p.m.
AG EN DA Poway City Council
Counci l Chamber I 73325 Civic Center Drive I Pow ay, CA I 92064
2 of 4 Regular City Council Meeting October 6, 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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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 | 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.
Reminder | 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: 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:
PRESENTATIONS: 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 October 6, 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 September 1, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes COUNCIL ACTION: Approved 5/0
3. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 882 entitled “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Poway, California, Adopting the 2026 Engineering and Traffic Survey” COUNCIL ACTION: Approved 5/0
4. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 883 entitled “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Poway, California, Amending Title 17 (Zoning) of the Municipal Code to Prohibit AI Data Centers in All Zones”
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved 5/0
5. Approval of Consultant Agreement with Schmidt Design Group for the South Poway Pickleball Courts Project; RFP No. 27-003
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved 5/0
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
STAFF REPORTS: None
COUNCIL-INITIATED ITEMS: None
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS and ANNOUNCEMENTS: Pursuant to AB1234 - (G.C. 53232(d)) Council made announcements. No action was taken.
CITY MANAGER ITEMS:
None.
CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS: (Including any public report of any action taken in closed session) None.
CLOSED SESSION: None
ADJOURNMENT: 7:26 p.m.
4 of 4 Regular City Council Meeting October 6, 2026 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 September 29, 2026. Said meeting to be held at 7:00 p.m., October 6, 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