2019 02-05CITY OF POWAY '
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
February 5, 2019
City Council Chambers
13325 Civic Center Drive, Poway, California
(Per Government Code 54953)
(Meeting Called to Order as City CouncilrCity or Poway Planning CommissionrPoway 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 Mullin, Leonard, Frank, Grosch, Vaus
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
City Manager Tina White; Assistant City Manager Wendy Kaserman; City Attorney Alan
Fenstermacher; Interim City Clerk A. Kay Vinson; Community Services Director Brenda Sylvia;
Development Services Director Bob Manis; Finance Director Donna Goldsmith; Human
Resources/Risk Management Director Jodene Dunphy; Director of Public Works Michael 1
Obermiller; Deputy Fire Chief Jon Canavan; Captain Jeff Duckworth, Sheriffs Department.
(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 Mayor/Vice 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 Grosch led the pledge of allegiance.
PRESENTATION
Mayor Vaus presented a plaque recognizing Fire Captain Paramedic Aaron Miranda as
Emergency Medical Services 2018 Educator of the Year.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Joel Bocanegra thanked the City Council and staff for assistance with the Espola Road project
and asked for an update.
Chris Olps thanked Safety Services, and he pointed out there had been no discussion about the
possibility of the proposed water and sewer rate increases failing.
Janet Lettang encouraged participation with Poway Unified School District Local Control
Accountability Plan.
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Kevin McNamara shared a letter from the Villa de Vida project thanking staff for supporting and
expediting the development.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
Peter DeHoff spoke on Consent Calendar item 1.8, addressing his concerns with Ordinance No.
825, establishing regulations for street lighting.
Motioned by Councilmember Frank, seconded by Deputy Mayor Grosch to approve
Consent Calendar Items 1.1 through 1.9. Motion carried by the following roll -call vote:
Ayes: Mullin, Leonard, Frank, Grosch, Vaus
Noes: None
Absent: None
1.1 Approval of Reading by Title only and Waiver of Reading in full of Ordinances on Agenda
1.2 Ratification of Warrant Registers for the Periods of December 24, 2018 through December
28, 2018; December 31, 2018 through January 4, 2019, and January 7, 2019 through
January 11, 2019
1.3 Approval of the January 8, 2019 Special City Council Meeting Minutes
1.4 Award of Contract to Willdan Financial Services for Special Districts and Fire Protection
Special Tax, RFP 19-009
1.5 Award of Contract to Kissinger & Herring, Inc. for Trucking and Operator Services, RFP 19-
008
1.6 Adoption of Resolution No. 19-008 for Approval of Contract with City of San Diego for
Fire/EMS Dispatch Services
1.7 Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 824 entitled, "An Ordinance of the City of
Poway, California, Amending Chapter 1.16 of the Poway Municipal Code Establishing
Regulations for Custody and Use of the City Seal and City Insignia"
1.8 Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 825 entitled, "An Ordinance of the City of
Poway, California, Amending Title 13 of the Poway Municipal Code Establishing
Regulations for Street Lighting (Zoning Ordinance Amendment 18-004)"
1.9 Acceptance of the Water Distribution System/Treatment Plant Rehabilitation and PS1
Electrical System Upgrade Project; Bid No. 17-019 NEWest Construction Co., Inc.
2. ORDINANCE - None
3. PUBLIC HEARING
3.1 Resolution Declaring that the Property at 13990 Humo Drive Constitutes a "Public Nuisance"
and Ordering the Property Owners to Abate the Violation
Bob Manis, Development Services Director, presented the report and showed slides of the
property.
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Joe Castle, property owner, provided a letter and requested more time to clean up the
property due to the saturated ground.
Motioned by Councilmember Leonard, seconded by Deputy Mayor Grosch to close
the public hearing. Motion carried unanimously.
Council discussed the visibility and amount of items, impending sale of neighboring property,
and duration of non-compliance.
Motioned by Mayor Vaus, seconded by Deputy Mayor Grosch to adopt Resolution No.
P-19-01 entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Poway, California,
Finding and Declaring Conditions Present at 13990 Humo Drive, Poway, California to
be a Public Nuisance and Ordering the Abatement Thereof." Motion carried
unanimously.
3.2 Resolution Declaring that the Property at 13746 Frame Road Constitutes a "Public
Nuisance" and Ordering the Property Owner to Abate the Violation
Bob Manis, Development Services Director, gave the staff report and showed slides of the
property.
Brandon Lee indicated the property owner is in the process of cleaning up the property and
additional time is needed.
Motioned by Deputy Mayor Grosch, seconded by Councilmember Leonard to close
the public hearing. Motion carried unanimously.
Council discussed the frontage location of the materials, lack of response to the City's
requests for compliance, and concerns for the neighbors.
Motioned by Mayor Vaus and second by Deputy Mayor Grosch to adopt Resolution
No. P-19-02 entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Poway, California,
Finding and Declaring Conditions Present at 13746 Frame Road, Poway, California to
be a Public Nuisance and Ordering the Abatement Thereof." Motion carried
unanimously.
3.3 Conditional Use Permit 18-017: A Proposal to Operate an Athletic Gym Providing Instruction
in Gymnastics, Tumbling and Competition Cheer at 12115 Paine Street
Austin Silva, Senior Planner, provided a sideshow presentation of the project.
Applicant Stephen Rosko stated the 11 -year old business would like to move nearby to a
better facility.
Motioned by Councilmember Leonard and seconded by Councilmember Frank to
close the public hearing. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Vaus thanked the business for relocating in Poway.
Motioned by Mayor Vaus and seconded by Councilmember Leonard to adopt
Resolution No. P-19-03 entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Poway,
California, Approving Conditional Use Permit 18-017 APN: 317-271-46 & 317-271-67."
Motion carried unanimously.
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4. STAFF REPORT
4.1 Pre -Development Conference (PDC) 18-002, request for review of a proposal to construct
a wireless communication facility on City -owned property located at 13875 Kirkham Way
Austin Silva, Senior Planner, gave a sideshow presentation, saying the item is advisory
only. T- Mobile/Phoenix Tower International is proposing to construct either an 89.8 -foot
high faux Eucalyptus tree, an 84.8 -foot high steel monopole or an 84.8 -foot high, three-
legged, lattice tower along with at -grade radio equipment within two decorative block
enclosures.
Chris Olps opposed the height of the structure.
Council talked about the height of the proposed facility, potential revenue, light
industrialloutdoor storage land use designation, and location. Council also asked staff
about the process to amend the Specific Plan for the Business Park and staff confirmed
that the Specific Plan could be amended to allow cell towers that exceed the height limit,
subject to a Conditional Use Permit, which would still give Council discretionary review.
Council expressed that changes to technology warranted a review of City policies and
regulations regarding cellular facilities.
4.2 Amendment to the City's Financial Policy
Donna Goldsmith, Finance Director, reviewed the agenda report and answered Council
questions. Ms. Goldsmith stated minor changes have been made to the Financial Policy
since it was originally adopted in 2006. Following recent review, staff is recommending
revisions to reflect current practices and to make the policy consistent with the City Council
adopted General Fund Reserve Policy.
No speakers.
Motioned by Mayor Vaus and seconded by Councilmember Mullin to adopt
Resolution No. 19-006 entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Poway,
California, Amending and Adopting the Financial Policy." Motion carried
unanimously.
4.3 Development Review 18-011: A Request to Modify the Expiration Date of the Previously
Approved Development Review for the Villa de Vida Affordable Housing Development
Development Services Director Bob Manis gave a sideshow presentation. Mr. Manis
explained the project site is owned by the Poway Housing Authority, and it was purchased
for affordable housing. The request is for a revision to the Development Review to allow the
developer two additional years to comply with the requirements of the Disposition,
Development and Loan Agreement.
No speakers.
Motioned by Councilmember Mullin and seconded by Councilmember Leonard to
adopt Resolution No. P-19-04 entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Poway, California, Approving Development Review 18-011 APN: 317-152-14." Motion
carried unanimously.
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4.4 Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the Hire of a CalPERS Retired Annuitant with an
Exception to the 180 -Day Wait Period in Compliance with Government Code Sections
7522.56 and 21224
City Manager Tina White summarized the agenda report. She stated that there is an urgent
and critical need to fill the Finance Manager position on a temporary basis while the City
recruits for a new Finance Manager. Due to the resignation of the Finance Manager hired
on August 13, 2018, the City desires to hire Andrew White, the recently retired Finance
Manager, until the position is filled again. The proposed resolution is to waive the 180 -day
waiting period for re-employment of a retiree collecting CalPERS benefits.
Chris Olps spoke.
Motioned by Councilmember Leonard and seconded by Councilmember Mullin to
adopt Resolution No. 19-007 entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Poway, California, for a 180 -Day Waiting Period Exception to Hire a Retired Annuitant
Pursuant to Government Codes Sections 7522.56 and 21224." Motion carried
unanimously.
5. WORKSHOP - None
6. MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL -INITIATED ITEMS
COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS - Pursuant to AB1234 — G.C. §53232.3(d)
JOHN MULLIN - None
BARRY LEONARD - None
CAYLIN FRANK - Reported on a Metropolitan Transit System meeting regarding the clean
transportation requirement for busses.
DAVE GROSCH — Attended retirement events for Rev. Glen Larsen, Jr., Community Church
and Pastor Bill Baker, Mount Olive Lutheran Church,
STEVE VAUS — Appreciated notes of thanks from Kevin McNamara on Villa de Vida and Dianne
and Jeff Wurtz for radar speed signs on Twin Peaks Road. Reported on San Diego Association
of Governments (SANDAG) meeting about Regional Housing Needs Assessment numbers and
upcoming trip to Washington, D.C. relative to transit and road connectivity to the San Diego
International Airport.
6.1 HOMES - Home On My Extra Space, Pilot Program Proposal
Mayor Vaus explained the proposal for additional dwelling units on existing lots, asking for
consensus to explore the possibility.
Speaking in opposition were Chris Olps and Lynette Perkes.
Speaking neutrally was Torrey Powers.
Speaking in support were Cora Schrik, Mary Jane Jagodzinski and Maria Hernandez. 1
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Council consensus was obtained to form a HOMES subcommittee to research the potential
plan and report back to Council at a future date.
7. CITY MANAGER ITEMS - None
B. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS - None
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:51 p.m.
Faviola Medin
City Clerk
City of Poway, California
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