2019 08-06CITY OF POWAY
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
August 6, 2019
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 John Mullin, Barry Leonard, Caylin Frank, Dave Grosch, Steve Vaus
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
City Manager Chris Hazeltine; Rutan and Tucker Partner Joseph Larsen; City Clerk Faviola
Medina; Development Services Director Bob Manis; Finance Director Aaron Beanan; Director of
Public Works Michael Obermiller; Fire Chief Jon Canavan; Captain Jeff Duckworth, Sheriff's
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.
MOMENT OF SILENCE
Mayor Vaus led a moment of silence and requested that we keep EI Paso and Dayton in our
thoughts.
PRESENTATION
None.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Izzy Murguia thanked outgoing Director of Public Works Michael Obermiller for his service to the
City.
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1. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motioned by Councilmember Mullin, seconded by Councilmember Leonard 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 June 24, 2019 through June 28, 2019;
and July 1, 2019 through July 5, 2019
1.3 Approval of the June 18, 2019 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
1.4 Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 829 entitled, "An Ordinance of the City
Council of the City of Poway, California, Adding Chapter 17.56 to the Poway Municipal Code
Regulating Wireless Communication Facilities."
Mr. John Osborne with AT&T requested a revision to the Ordinance due to a conflict with
Federal and State Law.
In response to Mr. Osborne's comment, Rutan and Tucker Partner Joseph Larsen
recommended proceeding with the adoption of the Ordinance as the primary concerns of
various wireless carriers had been addressed, and confirmed the language is compliant with
State and Federal Law.
1.5 Adoption of Resolution No. 19-045 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Poway, California, Authorizing the Submittal of an Application to the San Diego County
Office of Emergency Services for Funds through the 2019 State Homeland Security Grant
Program."
1.6 Adoption of Resolution No. 19-046 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Poway, California, Approving the Five -Year Update to the Sewer System Management
Plan."
1.7 Approval of Agreement with the County of San Diego for Library Services
1.8 Approval of Agreement with DBI Services for the 2019 Vegetation Management Services
1.9 Award of Contract to Hunter General Engineering, Inc. for the City Hall Hydronic Piping
Replacement Project; Bid No. 19-024
2. ORDINANCE
2.1 First Reading of an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance of the City of Poway, California,
Rescinding Chapter 2.30 of the Poway Municipal Code (Municipal Election Petition
Circulation)."
Rutan and Tucker Partner Joseph Larsen presented the report. Mr. Larsen stated that in the
review of the Poway Municipal Code by the City Attorney, it was discovered that chapter
2.30 is unenforceable by law and currently not being enforced.
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No speakers.
As requested by the Mayor, City Clerk Medina titled the Ordinance.
Motioned by Mayor Vaus, seconded by Deputy Mayor Grosch to introduce Ordinance
No. 830 entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Poway, California, Rescinding Chapter
2.30 of the Poway Municipal Code (Municipal Election Petition Circulation)," and
schedule adoption of the Ordinance for August 20, 2019. Motion carried unanimously
by the following roll -call vote:
Ayes: Mullin, Leonard, Frank, Grosch, Vaus
Noes: None
Absent: None
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
3.1 Resolution Adopting the Report on the City's Water Quality Relative to Public Health Goals
Mayor opened the public hearing at 7:12 p.m.
Assistant Director of Public Works Rudy Guzman presented the report along with a
presentation to discuss the detection of any contaminants above the state Public Health
Goals and the federal Maximum Contaminant Level Goals.
Speaker neutral to staff's recommendation: Shawn Hodgetts
In response to the speaker's inquiry, Mr. Guzman stated that there are required measures
that need to be taken for any Maximum Contaminant Levels that are exceeded.
Motioned by Deputy Mayor Grosch, seconded by Councilmember Frank to close the
public hearing at 7:23 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
Council discussion ensued in support of the adoption of the Resolution.
Motioned by Councilmember Leonard, seconded by Deputy Mayor Grosch to adopt
Resolution No. 19-047 entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Poway,
California, Adopting the Report on the City's Water Quality Relative to Public Health
Goals." Motion carried unanimously.
3.2 Resolution Renewing the Fire Protection Special Tax to be Collected on the Property Tax
Rolls for Fiscal Year 2019-20
Mayor opened the public hearing at 7:27 p.m.
Director of Finance Aaron Beanan presented the report and stated that the resolution is to
renew the City's Fire Protection Special Tax for fiscal year 2019-2020. The citywide special
tax is to help support fire protection services.
No speakers.
Motioned by Deputy Mayor Grosch, seconded by Councilmember Leonard to close
the public hearing at 7:28 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
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Motioned by Mayor Vaus, seconded by Councilmember Mullin to adopt Resolution
No. 19-048 entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Poway, California,
Renewing the Fire Protection Special Tax to be Collected on the Property Tax Rolls
for Fiscal Year 2019-20." Motion carried unanimously.
4. STAFF REPORT
4.1 Adoption of a Resolution Approving Time Restricted No Parking on the East Side of La
Manda Drive Between 15221 and 15259 La Manda Drive and Extending the No Parking
Zone on the West Side of La Manda Drive from 150 feet South of Hilltop Circle North to
Hilltop Circle South
City Engineer Tom Frank presented the report along with a slideshow presentation. Mr.
Frank explained that a petition was received in April, requesting a change in parking on the
east side of La Manda Drive to "No Parking on school days from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m."
Speakers in support of staff's recommendation: Steve Stachwick
Speakers in opposition of staff's recommendation: Shawn Hodgetts, Fred Hess, Sophie A.
Bartlett, Maurice Papier 11 and Gail Papier
In response to Council inquiry, Development Services Director Bob Manis explained that
the application received to make the parking change in 2017 was rejected since the
subdivision was still under construction.
In response to Council inquiry, Captain Duckworth stated that there is more traffic
enforcement at the beginning of the school year, in addition, if residents call to report
incidents, Sheriff's Deputies will also respond.
In response to Council inquiry, Mr. Manis stated that Poway does not have resident only or
a permit parking program at this time. Mr. Manis explained, that the most similar regulation
to permit parking that the City has, are restricted time parking and staff isn't aware of any
parking enforcement issues at this time.
Deputy Mayor Grosch expressed concern due to the number of residents that signed the
petition against the change in parking. He believes that a good compromise would be permit
parking, for residents only.
Motioned by Mayor Vaus, seconded by Councilmember Frank to adopt Resolution
No. 19-049 entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Poway, California,
Approving Time Restricted No Parking on the East Side of La Manda Drive between
15221 and 15259 La Manda Drive and extending the No Parking Zone on the West
Side of La Manda Drive from 150 Feet South of Hilltop Circle North to Hilltop Circle
South," and staff to return in six months with a report regarding the new parking.
Motion carried 4/1, with Deputy Mayor Grosch voting no.
5. WORKSHOP
5.1 Landscape Maintenance District Workshop
Assistant Director of Public Works Eric Heidemann presented the report along with a
slideshow presentation. He stated that the Landscape Maintenance District Advisory Group
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determined that the Landscape Maintenance Districts are only financially sustainable with a
successful re -ballot. Mr. Heidemann explained that in order to obtain a successful re -ballot,
funding for a conceptual landscape plan as a communication tool with the neighborhoods
within the district is recommended. If funding is provided, he anticipates a re -ballot effort in
2020.
Speaker neutral to staff's recommendation: Pete Babich
Speakers in support of staffs recommendation: Timothy Jara and Toni Bates
In response to Council inquiry, Mr. Heidemann confirmed that funds in the amount of
$500,000 will come from the City's management reserves in order to receive a $2 million
Hazard Mitigation Grant from the California Office of Emergency Service and Federal
Emergency Management Agency for Fuel Load Modification.
Council discussion ensued in support of the preferred option.
Motioned by Mayor Vaus, seconded by Deputy Mayor Grosch to adopt Resolution No.
19-050 entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Poway, California,
Approving a Task Order to the As -Needed Landscape Architectural Design Services
Agreement with KTUA for Landscape Master Plan Services in the Not -To -Exceed
Amount of $86,525, and authorizing the City Manager, or Designee to Execute the
Necessary Documents." Motion carried unanimously.
6. MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL -INITIATED ITEMS
The Mayor and Council made announcements and reported on various events taking place in the
City. No action was taken.
All of the Councilmembers thanked outgoing Director of Public Works Michael Obermiller for his
service.
Councilmember Frank mentioned that she attended the Poway Fire Fighters Foundation Pancake
breakfast.
Deputy Mayor Grosch announced that on August 31st there will be volunteers cleaning up the
landscape located off of Twin Peaks Road and invited the public to attend. On October 5th the
Third Annual Fishing and Bar-B-Que Event for Young Adults with Special Needs will be held.
Mayor Vaus stated that SANDAG will soon be resolving the Regional Housing Needs
Assessment. He also stated that on September 13th there will potentially be a vote to re -allocate
TransNet dollars for some of the new proposed projects.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS - Pursuant to AB1234 — G.C. §53232.3(d)
7. CITY MANAGER ITEMS
None.
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8. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
Faviol ed, MC
City Clerk
City of Poway, California
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