2020 01-21 CITY OF POWAY
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
January 21, 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; Assistant City Manager Wendy Kaserman; 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; Director of Public Works Eric Heidemann;
111 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 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 Frank led the Pledge of Allegiance.
MOMENT OF SILENCE
Mayor Vaus led a moment of silence.
Mayor Vaus made an announcement regarding some of the changes to Chapter 2.18 of the
Poway Municipal Code regarding public meetings, in that, it is now required that speaker slips be
turned in prior to an item being heard; speakers no longer need to state their address; there are
a new set of rules of decorum for meetings; and the provisions counting silence or abstentions as
affirmative votes have been removed.
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PRESENTATION
Deputy Mayor Frank presented Corporal Anthony Pratola with a plaque in recognition of being
selected as Poway Sheriff's Station Deputy of the Quarter.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
Marla Tipolt requested Council to repeal the ordinance that does not allow for recreational
vehicles as habitable space in residential zones.
Yuri Bohlen requested the number of eligible ratepayers and homeowners that received the notice
of public hearing regarding the Proposition 218 rate-setting process.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motioned by Deputy Mayor Frank, seconded by Councilmember Mullin to approve Consent
Calendar Items 1 through 5. Motion carried by the following roll-call vote:
Ayes: Mullin, Leonard, Grosch, Frank, Vaus
Noes: None
Abstained: None
Absent: None
Disqualified: None
1. Ratification of Warrant Registers for the Periods of December 9, 2019 through December 13,
2019, and December 16, 2019 through December 20, 2019
2. Approval of the Regular City Council Meeting Minutes for December 17, 2019
3. Award of Agreement to NV5 for Safety Consultant Services, RFP No. 20-007
4. Acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Citywide Striping Project, Bid No. 18-021 with
Statewide Stripes, Inc. as Complete
5. Award of Contract to Kyocera Document Solutions West for Copier Purchase and Services,
RFP No. 20-012
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION:
None.
ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION:
6. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 838 entitled "An Ordinance 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"
Yuri Bohlen spoke in opposition to the specific plan amendment.
In response to Council inquiry, Director of Development Services Bob Manis clarified that the
Specific Plan Amendment limits storage facility buildings to three stories at thirty-five (35)feet.
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Motioned by Councilmember Leonard, seconded by Deputy Mayor Frank to adopt
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." Motion carried unanimously by the following roll-call vote:
Ayes: Mullin, Leonard, Grosch, Frank, Vaus
Noes: None
Abstained: None
Absent: None
Disqualified: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
7. Minor Conditional Use Permit 19-003; A Request to Construct an Automotive Inventory
Storage Lot at 13715 Poway Road for the Poway Honda Dealership
Mayor opened the public hearing at 7:14 p.m.
Associate Planner Scott Nespor presented the report along with a slideshow presentation.
Mr. Nespor gave an overview of the proposed project and addressed the concerns raised at
a neighborhood meeting. Mr. Nespor concluded that the applicant will be required to adhere
to the conditions of approval, in addition to rectifying issues with their current Conditional Use
Permit (CUP).
Applicant and Construction Manager of United Development Services Kyle Dorand spoke that
they are aware of the neighborhood concerns and are working closely with Poway Honda to
address those concerns.
Francis Schmelter and Joe St. Lucas spoke in opposition to the project.
Mayor closed the public hearing at 7:28 p.m.
Council discussion ensued regarding Poway Honda's compliance to the conditions of the
existing CUP.
In response to Council inquiry, Director of Development Services Bob Manis explained that
the City will be modifying signage to allow the Sheriff's Department to enforce the prohibition
of deliveries and pickups on Gate Drive.
General Manager of Poway Honda Jackie Mafi spoke regarding their plans to address the
concerns and their commitment to being better neighbors.
Motioned by Councilmember Mullin, seconded by Councilmember Grosch to adopt
Resolution No. 20-003 entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Poway,
California, Approving Minor Conditional Use Permit 19-003 for the Construction
of an Automobile Inventory Storage Lot located at 13715 Poway Road;
Assessor's Parcel Number 317-190-42." Motion carried unanimously.
8. Development Review 19-002; A Request to Construct a 5,000 Square-Foot Commercial
Building and an 800 Square-Foot Outdoor Dining Area at Creekside Plaza, Located at the
Southeast Corner of Poway Road and Community Road
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Mayor opened the public hearing at 7:41 p.m.
Senior Planner Austin Silva presented the report along with a slideshow presentation. Mr.
Silva gave an overview of the proposed project highlighting the proposed enhancements to
the existing plaza where the flagpole and amphitheater are located. Mr. Silva explained that
the movie theater recently downsized their seating which resulted in a surplus of 219 parking
spaces for the center. Mr. Silva further added that the proposed building requires 34 spaces
and 65 spaces are proposed to be removed to accommodate the new building which would
still leave a surplus of 106 parking spaces in the center due to a remodel of the theater last
year, where over 1300 theater seats were removed. Additionally, Mr. Silva concluded that the
project complies with the Poway Road Specific Plan development standards.
Applicant and Director of Development for Retail Opportunity Investments Corporation (ROIC)
Robert Doran presented a slideshow of the proposed project and spoke regarding the new
building that will be located in the center of the parking lot. Mr. Doran also discussed the
existing courtyard that will be enhanced to include play structures, new landscaping and
lighting.
Yuri Bohlen spoke in opposition to the proposed project.
Adrienne Wilson and Jennifer Urena submitted a speaker slip in opposition to the project but
did not wish to speak.
Steven Cohen, architect for the project, spoke in support of the project.
Mayor closed the public hearing at 7:52 p.m.
Council discussion ensued. Councilmember Grosch and Deputy Mayor Frank expressed
concerns with the parking availability.
In response to Council inquiry, Mr. Doran expressed their desire to lease the new building to
restaurants.
Motioned by Councilmember Mullin, seconded by Mayor Vaus to adopt Resolution No.
20-004 entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Poway, California,
Approving Development Review 19-002 for the construction of a 5,000 square-foot
commercial building and an 800 square-foot outdoor dining area at Creekside Plaza
located at the southeast corner of Poway Road and Community Road; Assessor's
Parcel Number 317-820-09 and 317-820-06." Motion carried 3/2, with Deputy Mayor
Frank and Councilmember Grosch voting no.
STAFF REPORTS:
9. Authorization to Purchase Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus by Cooperative Purchase
Agreement and Appropriation of Funds
Battalion Chief Ray Fried presented the report and explained that the Self-Contained
Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) provide breathable air for firefighters and that the current
equipment has reached the end of their useful life. Mr. Fried further added that the Fire
Department applied for FEMA grants in Fiscal Year 2017-18 and 2018-19 to purchase new
SCBAs, however, were not awarded either grant. Mr. Fried concluded that the Fire
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Department is requesting replacement of forty-four(44) SCBAs and appropriation of$315,000
from the General Fund's Undesignated Fund Balance for this purchase.
No speakers.
Council discussion ensued in support of the purchase and commended the Fire Department
for their cost-saving efforts.
Motioned by Mayor Vaus, seconded by Councilmember Mullin to authorize the
purchase of SCBAs from Bauer Compressors under the San Bernardino County Fire
Cooperative Purchasing Agreement; authorize the City Manager to execute any
necessary documents; and appropriate $315,000 from the General Fund's
Undesignated Fund Balance (F1000-89010) to the Fire Suppression Other Equipment
account(501050-51999) to complete the purchase. Motion carried unanimously.
WORKSHOPS:
10. Solid Waste Organics Recycling Workshop
Senior Management Analyst Izzy. Murguia presented the report along.with a slideshow
presentation. Mr. Murguia gave an overview of state mandated organic recycling laws and
outlined the efforts underway to develop an organics recycling program in the City. Mr.
Murguia explained that the City will be holding community information meetings regarding
composting and food-recovery solutions for the public to attend in February and March.
Additionally, Mr. Murguia concluded that an Organics Recycling Program will be presented to
Council in April when staff will recommend the City Council set the public hearing for the
proposed rates and initiate the Proposition 218 process.
General Manager of EDCO Disposal Elmer Heap presented a slideshow presentation
regarding the new anaerobic digestion facility currently under construction to provide organic
collection services for the City to comply with state laws should the City opt-in for this service.
Mr. Heap added that the facility is anticipated to be complete in the beginning of 2021.
No speakers.
Council discussion ensued regarding support for EDCO's partnership and the importance of
outreach and educating the public to implement the program.
Council received and filed the report. roo action was taken.
COUNCIL-INITIATED ITEMS:
11. Request Council Concurrence of Committee Appointment to the Budget Review Committee
per Government Code Section 54974
Council concurred to appoint Bob McKeon to the Budget Review Committee as nominated by
Councilmember Grosch to fill the unscheduled vacancy.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS and ANNOUNCEMENTS: Pursuant to AB1234 - (G.C.
53232(d))
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The Mayor and Council made announcements and reported on various events taking place in
the City. No action was taken. Additionally, Deputy Mayor Frank gave an update on the Shop
Local Campaign and introduced the new Facebook page, "Explore 92064".
CITY MANAGER ITEMS:
None.
CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS: (Including any public report of any action taken in closed session)
CLOSED SESSION:
12. Conference with Legal Counsel —Anticipated Litigation
Government Code § 54956.9(d)(2) — nine (9) cases
At the request of City Attorney Alan Fenstermacher, Mayor Vaus adjourned the meeting into
Closed Session at 8:43 p.m.
City Council came out of Closed Session at 9:26 p.m. and announced that there was no
reportable action.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:26 p.m.
Faviola eoina, CMC
City Clerk
City of Po -y, California
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