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Item 2 - Approval of December 1, 2020 City Council Meeting MinutesAGENDA RE PO RT City of Poway DATE: TO: FROM: January 19, 2021 Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council Vaida Pavolas, City Clerk (858) 668-4535 or vpavolas@poway.org CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: Approval of the December 1, 2020 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Summary: The City Council Meeting Minutes submitted hereto for approval are: • December 1, 2020 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 that the City Council approve the December 1, 2020 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes. Public Notification: None. Attachments: A. December 1, 2020 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Reviewed/ Approved By: Wendy Kaserman Assistant City Manager 1 of7 Reviewed By: Alan Fenstermacher City Attorney City Manager January 19, 2021, Item #2 ATTACHMENT ANOTE: These draft meeting minutes are not official until approved by the City Council at the next scheduled meeting. CITY OF POWAY CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES December 1, 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 Present: John Mullin, Barry Leonard, Dave Grosch, Steve Vaus Absent: Caylin Frank STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT City Manager Chris Hazeltine; Assistant City Manager Wendy Kaserman; City Attorney Alan Fenstermacher; City Clerk Vaida Pavolas; Development Services Director Bob Manis; Finance Director Aaron Beanan; Human Resources and Risk Management Director Jodene Dunphy; Public Works Director Eric Heidemann; Fire Chief Jon Canavan; Captain Dave Schaller, 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 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 Councilmember Leonard led the Pledge of Allegiance. MOMENT OF SILENCE Mayor Vaus led a moment of silence. Mayor Vaus recognized the City as it celebrated 40 years of incorporation. PRESENTATIONS None. 2 of7 January 19, 2021, Item #2 City of Poway -Minutes -December 1, 2020 PUBLIC COMMENT Rebecca McGowan, via teleconference, spoke regarding the annual Nutcracker production performed by Southern California Ballet at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts. Kathleen Lippitt, via teleconference, spoke regarding public health and COVID-19. Karen Boyle, via teleconference, requested Council to consider pickleball courts at Silverset Park. Janet Lettang, via teleconference, spoke regarding the Poway Center for the Performing Arts. Yuri Bohlen, via teleconference, spoke regarding Prop FF and development in South Poway. Michael Rennie, via teleconference, spoke regarding Poway OnStage's Virtual Field Trips. Tom Farley, via teleconference, spoke regarding his traditional Christmas tree light display and explained that this year's tree was dedicated to Executive Assistant to the City Manager Carol Legg in honor of her years of service to the City and congratulated Ms. Legg on her retirement. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember Grosch and Councilmember Leonard requested to comment on Item 4. Motioned by Councilmember Grosch, seconded by Councilmember Leonard to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 through 4. Motion carried by the following roll-call vote: Ayes: Noes: Abstained: Absent: Disqualified: Mullin, Leonard, Grosch, Vaus None None Frank None 1. Approval of Reading by Title Only and Waiver of Reading in Full of Ordinances on this Agenda 2. Approval of the October 20, 2020 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes 3. Adoption of Resolution No. 20-090 entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Poway, California, Finding and Declaring the Continued Existence of an Emergency within the City Due to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Pandemic" 4. Award of Contract to Advanced Industrial Services, Inc. for the Boulder Mountain Reservoirs No. 1 and 2 Rehabilitation Project; Bid No. 21-009 In response to Council inquiry, City Engineer Melody Rocco explained that the reservoirs were identified in the 2014 Water System Assessment Study for rehabilitation and funds for the project are included in the FY 2020-2021 budget. Additionally, Director of Finance Aaron Beanan confirmed that the project is funded from ongoing water rates. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION 3 of7 January 19, 2021, Item #2 City of Poway -Minutes -December 1, 2020 5. An Ordinance Amending Chapter 10.42 (Truck Routes and Maximum Gross Weight Limits) of the Poway Municipal Code City Engineer Melody Rocco presented the report. No speakers. As requested by Mayor Vaus, City Clerk Vaida Pavolas titled the Ordinance. Motioned by Councilmember Leonard, seconded by Councilmember Mullin to introduce Ordinance No. 846 entitled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Poway, California, Amending Chapter 10.42 (Truck Routes and Maximum Gross Weight Limits) of the Poway Municipal Code" and schedule adoption of the Ordinance for December 15, 2020. Motion carried by the following roll-call vote: Ayes: Noes: Abstained: Absent: Disqualified: Mullin, Leonard, Grosch, Vaus None None Frank None ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION 6. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 845 entitled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Poway, California, Amending Chapter 2.20 (Administrative Appeals) of the Poway Municipal Code" No speakers. Motioned by Councilmember Leonard, seconded by Councilmember Grosch to adopt Ordinance No. 845 entitled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Poway, California, Amending Chapter 2.20 (Administrative Appeals) of the Poway Municipal Code". Motion carried by the following roll-call vote: Ayes: Noes: Abstained: Absent: Disqualified: PUBLIC HEARINGS Mullin, Leonard, Grosch, Vaus None None Frank None 7. Tentative Tract Map (TTM) 20-003 and Development Review (DR) 20-002, a Request to Construct a Mixed-Use Development with 212 Multi-Family Condominium Units and 11,364 Square Feet of Commercial Space and Outdoor Plazas and Amenities in the Poway Road Specific Plan Area at the Carriage Center and Former Poway Fun Bowl, 12845 to 12941 Poway Road Mayor Vaus opened the public hearing at 7:30 p.m. 4of7 January 19, 2021, Item #2 City of Poway -Minutes -December 1, 2020 Associate Planner Scott Nespor presented the report along with a PowerPoint presentation. Mr. Nespor discussed the proposed modifications to the project since the most recent Pre- Development Conference presented to the City Council on September 15, 2020 and neighborhood meeting held on November 5, 2020. Mr. Nespor explained that per City Council and public feedback, the project has been modified to reduce the number of residential condominium units from 220 to 212, increase the commercial space to a total of 11,364 square feet, and increase the quasi-public open space to 9,955 square feet. Mr. Nespor explained that as a result of the decrease in residential units and planned reconfiguration of the Big 'O' Tire Center, there is a surplus of three parking spaces. Additionally, he added that three community benefits are required to allow the height and density of the proposed project. He stated that, as part of the community benefits, the applicant is proposing to permanently reserve two spaces for restaurants, incorporate a total of 9,955 square feet of quasi-public space, and contribute $500 per dwelling unit to the Community Benefits Fund. He further explained that the applicant will add an additional traffic signal, new pedestrian crosswalk and various streetscape improvements such as new sidewalks, street trees, a bus stop shelter, new median landscaping, and bike lanes. Mr. Nespor concluded that the project complies with the requirements, development standards and guidelines of the Poway Road Specific Plan and that the project is fully covered by the previously certified Environmental Impact Report and no further environmental review is necessary. Ed McCoy, Senior Vice President of Fairfield Residential presented an overview of the proposal highlighting the changes made in response to the feedback received at the September 15 Predevelopment Conference. The following speakers spoke, via teleconference, in support of the mixed-use development: Dave Dilday, Dave Peterson, Vince Provenzano, Pete Babich, Toni Bates, Jamil Shamoon and Anthony Widerburg. Nancy Shultz, Chris Brown, Dave Messner and Maykia Vang expressed support for the project via email. The following speakers spoke, via teleconference, in opposition to the project: Wendy and Mike Fascetti and Yuri Bohlen. Carla Cocco, Sarah Nethercot and Amy Jackson expressed opposition to the project via email. The following speakers spoke, via teleconference, neutrally towards the project: Camille Stewart, Kathleen Lippitt, Marshall Hill, and Kevin McNamara. Mayor Vaus closed the public hearing at 8:21 p.m. Council discussion ensued in support of the modifications made to the project and highlighted that the project meets the vision of the Poway Road Specific Plan and will revitalize this portion of Poway Road. In response to Council inquiry, Ed McCoy explained that Fairfield is willing to accommodate additional visual barriers along the south property line if the proposed landscaping and improvements do not suffice. At the request of Councilmember Leonard, Council concurred to discuss how the Community Benefits Funds will be utilized at a future Council meeting. 5 of7 January 19, 2021, Item #2 City of Poway -Minutes -December 1, 2020 Motioned by Mayor Vaus, seconded by Councilmember Mullin to adopt Resolution No. 20-091 entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Poway, California, Approving Tentative Tract Map 20-003 and Development Review 20-002 for a Mixed-Use Development Project within the Poway Road Specific Plan, Town Center District. Assessor Parcel Numbers: 317-490-55 and 317-490-69." Motion carried 4/0/1, with Deputy Mayor Frank absent. 8. Resolution Adopting the Authorization to Submit an Application for Additional Community Development Block Grant -Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) Funds Mayor Vaus opened the public hearing at 8:48 p.m . Assistant City Manager Wendy Kaserman presented the report. No speakers. Mayor Vaus closed the public hearing at 8:50 p.m. Motioned by Mayor Vaus, seconded by Councilmember Leonard to adopt Resolution No. 20-092 entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Poway, California, Authorizing Submission of an Application for Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus Funding (CDBG -CV)." Motion carried 4/0/1, with Deputy Mayor Frank absent. STAFF REPORTS None. WORKSHOPS None. COUNCIL-INITIATED ITEMS None. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS and ANNOUNCEMENTS: Pursuant to AB1234 -(G.C. 53232(d)) The Mayor and Council made announcements and reported on various events taking place in the City. No action was taken. Director of Public Works Eric Heidemann, serving as Poway's representative to the San Diego County Water Authority Board of Directors, gave a brief update on the Board's approval of the next phase of the Regional Water Conveyance System Study. Councilmember Leonard reported out from the PCPA ad hoc committee meetings. Councilmember Leonard explained that he and Councilmember Grosch recommended staff return to Council with financial options for the City to retain the ownership and continue to operate the PCPA. Council supported their recommendation. 6 of7 January 19, 2021, Item #2 City of Poway -Minutes -December 1, 2020 Councilmember Grosch reported out from a recent meeting of the San Dieguito Riverpark JPA. CITY MANAGER ITEMS: None. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS: (Including any public report of any action taken in closed session) CLOSED SESSION: 5. Conference with Legal Counsel -Existing Litigation (Government Code§ 54956.9(d)(1)) Name of Case: Pina Smoothies v. City of Poway San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2020-00018626 At the request of City Attorney Alan Fenstermacher, Mayor Vaus adjourned the meeting into Closed Session at 9:00 p.m. City Council came out of Closed Session at 9:20 p.m. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m. 7of7 Vaida Pavolas, CMC City Clerk City of Poway, California January 19, 2021, Item #2