Item 2 - Approval of MinutesAG EN DA R EPOR T City of Poway
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February 4, 2020
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
Faviola Medina, City Clerk �
(858)668-4535 or fmedina@poway.org
Approval of Minutes
The City Council Meeting Minutes submitted hereto for approval are:
•January 7, 2020 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
CITY COUNCIL
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 that the City Council approve the Minutes as submitted.
Public Notification:
None.
Attachments:
A. January 7, 2020 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
Reviewed/ Approved By:
Wendy aserman
Assistant City Manager
Reviewed By:
Alan Fenstermacher
City Attorney
Approved By:
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City Manager
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CITY OF POWAY
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
January 7, 2020
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, Dave Grosch, Caylin Frank, Steve Vaus
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
City Manager Chris Hazeltine; City Attorney Alan Fenstermacher; City Clerk Faviola Medina;
Community Services Director Brenda Sylvia; Development Services Director Bob Manis; Finance
Director Aaron Beanan; Human Resources/Risk Management Director Jodene Dunphy; Public
Works Director Eric Heidemann; 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 Frank led the Pledge of Allegiance.
MOMENT OF SILENCE
Mayor Vaus led a moment of silence.
PRESENTATION
Deputy Mayor Frank presented a Proclamation to Poway Soroptimist Club members, Julie
Bendinelli, Judy Horning and Mary Mitchell for Human Trafficking Awareness Month.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Yuri Bohlen spoke regarding Proposition FF and the Poway Road Corridor Specific Plan.
Alex Keane spoke regarding the environment and implementing a climate action plan in Poway.
NOTE: These draft meeting minutes are not official until approved by the City Council at the next scheduled meeting.
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1. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motioned by Councilmember Mullin, seconded by Deputy Mayor Frank to approve Consent
Calendar Items 1.1 through 1.3. Motion carried by the following roll-call vote:
Ayes: Mullin, Leonard, Grosch, Frank, Vaus
Noes: None
Abstained: None
Absent: None
Disqualified: 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 November 25, 2019 through November
29, 2019; and December 2, 2019 through December 6, 2019
1.3 Approval of the December 3, 2019 Regular City Council Meeting minutes
2. ORDINANCE
None.
3. PUBLIC HEARING
3.1 Specific Plan Amendment 19-001 and Development Review 19-003; a request to amend
the South Poway Specific Plan and construct a self-storage building
The Mayor opened the public hearing at 7:13 p.m.
Senior Planner Austin Silva presented the report along with a slideshow presentation. Mr.
Silva explained that the proposed Specific Plan Amendment (SPA) 19-001 to the South
Poway Specific Plan is a request to allow self-storage buildings to have three stories within
a 35-foot-tall building. He further explained that the Development Review (DR) request is to
construct and operate a 99,895 square-foot, three story, self-storage building at 12183
Kirkham Road.
Mayor Vaus announced that the Applicant Tom Kearney was available to answer any
questions.
Speakers in Opposition to staff’s recommendation: Yuri Bohlen, Dee Fleischman, Jon Kurtin
Speaker Neutral to staff’s recommendation: Paul North
Speaker in Support of staff’s recommendation: Brian Caster
Motioned by Councilmember Grosch, seconded by Councilmember Mullin to close
the public hearing at 7:21 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
In response to Council inquiry, Mr. Silva explained that the building is within the height
standards in place at this moment and the SPA will allow three stories within the building,
without exceeding the 35-foot height limit.
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As requested by the Mayor, City Clerk Medina titled the Ordinance.
Motioned by Mayor Vaus seconded by Councilmember Mullin to adopt Resolution No.
20-001 entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Poway, California,
Approving Development Review 19-003 for the Construction of a 99,895 Square-Foot
Self-Storage Building Containing Three Stories and Two Levels of Underground
Basements on Property Located at 12183 Kirkham Road with a Land Use Designation
of Light Industrial in the South Poway Specific Plan Area. Assessor Parcel Number:
317-270-23,” and introduce Ordinance No. 838 entitled “An Ordinance of the City
Council of the City of Poway, California, Approving Specific Plan Amendment 19-001
to the South Poway Specific Plan to Allow Self-Storage Buildings to Contain a
Maximum of Three Stories Within the Existing Height Allowance” and schedule
adoption of the Ordinance for January 21, 2020. Motion carried by the following roll-
call vote:
Ayes: Mullin, Leonard, Grosch, Frank, Vaus
Noes: None
Abstained: None
Absent: None
Disqualified: None
3.2 Conditional Use Permit 19-010, Development Review 19-007 and Minor Conditional Use
Permit 19-007; a request for modifications to the Pomerado Hospital Campus located at
15615 Pomerado Road
The Mayor opened the public hearing at 7:28 p.m.
Associate Planner Oda Audish presented the report along with a slideshow presentation.
Ms. Audish explained that this request is to modify Phase II of a previously approved, two-
phased expansion project for Pomerado Hospital. She further explained that the applicant
has requested to keep existing temporary facilities on the property that remained from Phase
I, which are now needed for medical, storage and maintenance purposes and the
construction of a covered accessible ramp that will provide access to the medical mobile
units.
Construction Project Manager Randy Wilson with Palomar Health explained that they are
requesting the amendment to construct a temporary ADA ramp and covered walkway for
the temporary mobile MRI and CT scanner services due to the replacement of the existing
CT scanner. In addition, Mr. Wilson explained that the City’s approval is a prerequisite for
the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD) to issue an OSHPD
permit to allow the construction of the ADA ramp and walkway. Mr. Wilson further explained
that there is currently a power conditioning unit building being constructed that will provide
power to the hospital during normal power loss.
Speaker in Opposition to staff’s recommendation: Inge Ramirez
Submitted a speaker slip Neutral to staff’s recommendation but did not speak: Dee
Fleischman
Speaker in Support of staff’s recommendation: Randy Wilson
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Motioned by Councilmember Leonard, seconded by Deputy Mayor Frank to close the
public hearing at 7:42 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
Motioned by Councilmember Mullin, seconded by Deputy Mayor Frank, to adopt
Resolution No. 20-002 entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Poway,
California, Approving Conditional Use Permit 19-010, Development Review 19-007
and Minor Conditional Use Permit 19-007, a Modification to the Expansion Project
Involving Pomerado Hospital, Assessor Parcel Numbers: 275-461-14 and 275-461-
15.” Motion carried unanimously.
4. STAFF REPORT
4.1 Pre-Development Conference (PDC) 19-002; a request for review of a proposal to construct
a 61-room, five-story, 55-foot high, hotel in the South Poway Specific Plan Area
Associate Planner Scott Nespor presented the report. Mr. Nespor explained that PDC 19-
002 is a request by Serendipity Hospitality for City Council input on their proposal and
conceptual drawings. He clarified that City Council would not be rendering a decision and
any feedback provided is advisory only. Mr. Nespor further explained that the site is located
in a vacant lot at 14082 Stowe Drive in the South Poway Commercial zone which only allows
a hotel with the approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP). In addition, Mr. Nespor
explained that in addition to a CUP, an amendment to the South Poway Specific Plan,
Environmental Impact Report and additional CEQA noticing and determinations are
required.
Architect Eric Naslund with Studio E Architects provided a brief presentation.
Yuri Bohlen spoke in opposition to constructing a hotel in the South Poway Specific Plan
Area.
Dee Fleischman spoke in opposition to amending the Specific Plan.
Anita Edmondson, on behalf of the Poway Chamber of Commerce, spoke in support to
construct a hotel in the South Poway Specific Plan Area.
Council discussion ensued.
Councilmember Mullin explained that meeting rooms and transient occupancy tax are a
community benefit and finds it to be positive. He would like to see another view analysis and
expressed his support of an amendment to the Specific Plan.
Councilmember Leonard considered that the project fits many criteria, but it does not fit the
location. He explained that an additional hotel in the business park is a good idea and is
supported by the community, but it doesn’t fit the location since it a unique piece of property.
Mr. Leonard is in favor of having a hotel in that location, but not one that is 55 feet tall.
Councilmember Grosch agreed with Councilmember Leonard in that the project does not fit
the location. Councilmember Grosch calculated that the proposed building is approximately
60 percent larger than what the Specific Plan outlines for that area.
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Deputy Mayor Frank requested a view analysis if the applicant chooses to pursue the
project. She explained that there is a need for a hotel, but one that is appropriate for City
standards and is concerned about the precedent that it would set. She has strong hesitations
and the view study would be an important factor in her consideration.
Mayor Vaus explained that it is not a question of how many stories the building is, but its
height. Mayor Vaus further explained that the standard height in the business park is 35
feet, but other 45-foot buildings have been allowed. He is supportive of the project but would
like to see another view study. He concluded that Council should seriously consider the
project and have more conversations regarding the height of the building and the visual
impact it will have on the community.
In response to Council inquiry, Mr. Nespor explained that the hotel would meet the 50-foot
setback. He explained that a view analysis is used to demonstrate how tall a structure can
be seen from all surrounding areas and the images used would be simulated and physical
analysis of topography. In addition, Mr. Nespor clarified that the height of a building is
measured up to the roof plate therefore mechanical equipment is allowed to be on top of the
building as long as it is screened from view.
Attorney Alan Fenstermacher responded to Council inquiry and explained that the Specific
Plan is a discretionary document and may be amended in any way that the Council deems
fit.
4.2 Set Public Hearing for new Rate Structures and proposed two-year Water, Recycled Water
and Wastewater Rates
Director of Finance Aaron Beanan presented the report and outlined the two major water
rate drivers. He explained that imported water costs represent approximately 60 percent of
water operating costs and the San Diego County Water Authority untreated water rates
increased by 4.8 percent this year. In addition, Mr. Beanan explained that rate-funded capital
includes over a $100 million in infrastructure necessary to provide associated services and
approximately $12 million or $2.4 million per year in capital projects is proposed over the
next five years. Mr. Beanan further explained that staff therefore recommends two-year
revenue increases of 4.5 percent in March 2020 and in January 2021.
Yuri Bohlen spoke in opposition of the new rate structures and requested the exact number
of eligible rate payers and home owners that will be receiving the notice of public hearing.
Council discussion ensued in favor of staff’s recommendation.
In response to Council inquiry, Mr. Beanan explained that the Proposition 218 notices will
be mailed by the same company that mails out the water bills to residents. As part of the
workshop and cost of service study process, staff reviewed new reserve targets and
included within the rates are slow additions to maintain reserves between the minimum and
target amounts.
Motioned by Councilmember Leonard, seconded by Councilmember Mullin, to direct
staff to set the public hearing for March 3, 2020 and proceed with the Proposition 218
process which includes mailing the notice of public hearing to ratepayers pursuant
to law. Motion carried unanimously.
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5. WORKSHOP
None.
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.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS - Pursuant to AB1234 – G.C. §53232.3(d)
Mayor Vaus spoke regarding an upcoming SANDAG meeting where he will vote regarding
spending $5 million per mile for the addition of bike lanes in the City of San Diego.
7. CITY MANAGER ITEMS
None.
8. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:52 p.m.
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Faviola Medina, CMC
City Clerk
City of Poway, California
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