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AGENDA REPORT CityofPoway
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
October 6, 2026
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
Carrie Gallagher, City Clerk ~
(858) 668-4535 or cgallagher@pM ay.org
CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT: Approval of the September 1, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Summary
The City Council Meeting Minutes submitted hereto for approval are:
• September 1, 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 September 1, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes.
Public Notification:
None.
Attachments:
A. September 1, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Tracy Stev s
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
September 1, 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, Anita Edmondson, Jenny Maeda, Steve Vaus STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
City Manager Chris Hazeltine; Assistant City Manager Tracy Stevens; City Attorney Alan Fenstermacher; City Clerk Carrie Gallagher; Director of Development Services Julie Procopio; Director of Finance Craig Schmollinger; 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, Assistant City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk and Director of Finance shall be used to indicate Mayor/Chair, Deputy MayorNice Chair, Councilmember/Director, City Manager/Executive Director, Assistant City Manager/Assistant Executive Director, City Attorney/Counsel, City Clerk/Secretary and Director of Finance/Finance Officer.)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Deputy Mayor Maeda led the Pledge of Allegiance.
MOMENT OF SILENCE:
Mayor Vaus led a moment of silence.
PRESENTATIONS:
Wildfire and Super El Nino Preparedness
Fire Chief Brian Mitchell provided an overview of the City's wildfire and emergency preparedness capabilities, including wildfire risk reduction efforts, regional coordination, and operational readiness, as well as potential impacts from the anticipated Super El Nino weather pattern. The
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presentation outlined community preparedness measures and the City's preparations for potential wildfire, flooding, and high-wind events.
Espola Road Adaptive Traffic Signal Technology
Jason Stack, President of STC Traffic, Inc., and City Engineer Tracy Beach provided an overview of adaptive traffic signal technology, including the recently implemented system along Espola Road and plans for expansion to Poway Road and other arterial corridors. The presentation outlined the technology's benefits, implementation and monitoring process, and potential to improve traffic flow, travel times, and congestion management.
Poway Sheriff Command Safety Update
Captain Claudia Delgado provided an update on public safety, recent community concerns, and the Sheriff's Office's efforts to address residential crime, quality-of-life issues, and community security. She also discussed crime-prevention measures and community partnerships and announced her transition to a new assignment following her promotion, with Captain Nanette McMasters succeeding her as Poway Station Captain.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Robert Stone, participating remotely and commenting on the Espola Road Adaptive Traffic Signal Technology presentation, shared concerns and provided feedback on the ongoing adaptive traffic signal implementation and testing taking place on Espola Road.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Motioned by Councilmember De Hoff, seconded by Councilmember Edmondson to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 through 5. Motion carried 510 by the following roll-call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstained:
Absent:
Disqualified:
De Hoff, Edmondson, 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 July 21, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
3. Authorization to Purchase Network Hardware Utilizing NASPO ValuePoint Purchasing Program Contract #7-17-70-05 from Nth Generation Computing, Inc.
4. Authorization to Purchase Network Hardware Utilizing NASPO ValuePoint Purchasing Program Contract #7-20-70-47-06 from ePlus, Inc.
5. Award of Agreement to Brightview Landscape Services for Turf Conversion on the Scripps Poway Parkway Median from Pomerado Road to Kirkham Way
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ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION:
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None.
STAFF REPORTS:
None.
WORKSHOPS:
None.
COUNCIL-INITIATED ITEMS:
None.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS and ANNOUNCEMENTS: Pursuant to AB1234 -(G.C. 53232(d))
Councilmember De Hoff discussed concerns regarding an eight-unit accessory dwelling unit development on Carriage Road, noting the project was permitted under State law through a ministerial process that limits public notice and consideration of parking impacts. He highlighted the City's Poway Road Specific Plan as an example of a locally developed framework that preserves local control and allows the City to work with developers and property owners. He expressed concern regarding the continuing impact of state housing laws on local land use authority.
Councilmember Pikus reported participating in the 4th Annual Frosted Faces Golf Classic, hosted by the Frosted Faces Foundation, which supports senior dogs and cats. He encouraged residents to use September 11 to review their emergency preparedness plans and supplies. He noted the upcoming 61st Annual Poway Rotary Parade scheduled for Saturday, September 12. He recognized Labor Day and encouraged residents to reflect on the contributions of workers to the community and society.
Deputy Mayor Maeda reported that the San Dieguito River Park Joint Powers Authority Board unanimously approved the installation of an osprey nesting site, noting that the project would be of interest to bird watchers.
Mayor Vaus discussed receiving a letter from an engineering firm regarding the ability under Senate Bill 9 (SB 9) to subdivide a single-family residential property into two separately sellable lots and develop up to four homes. He expressed concerns that the creation of these development opportunities by the state has reduced local control over land use decisions in established neighborhoods.
CITY MANAGER ITEMS:
None.
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CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS: (Including any public report of any action taken in closed session) None.
CLOSED SESSION:
None.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 8:48 p.m.
Carrie Gallagher, CMC
City Clerk
City of Poway, California