2021 10-05CITY OF POWAY
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
October 5, 2021
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, Caylin Frank, Dave Grosch, Barry Leonard, Steve Vaus
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
City Manager Chris Hazeltine; Assistant City Manager Wendy Kaserman; City Attorney Alan
Fenstermacher; City Clerk Carrie Gallagher; Development Services Director Bob Manis; Finance
Director Aaron Beanan; Public Works Director Eric Heidemann; Interim Fire Chief Scott Post;
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 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 Leonard led the Pledge of Allegiance.
MOMENT OF SILENCE
PRESENTATIONS
PUBLIC COMMENT
Janet Lettang, via teleconference, spoke regarding the re -opening of the Poway Center for the
Performing Arts following it's extended closure due to the pandemic.
Joe St. Lucas suggested that EDCO Waste either provide more free dump days or re-establish
city-wide clean-up events
Pete Babich spoke regarding establishing an independent committee for the redistricting process.
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Yuri Bohlen inquired about the Espola Road upgrades and the mailing of Proposition 218 notices.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motioned by Mayor Vaus, seconded by Deputy Mayor Leonard to approve Consent
Calendar Items 1 through 7. Motion carried by the following roll -call vote:
Ayes: Mullin, Frank, Grosch, Leonard, Vaus
Noes: None
Abstained: None
Absent: None
Disqualified: None
1. Approval of Reading by Title Only and Waiver of Reading in Full of Ordinances on this Agenda
2. Adoption of Resolution No. 21-079 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"
3. Award of Agreement with Universal Building Maintenance, LLC, d.b.a Allied Universal
Janitorial Services for Janitorial Services by Cooperative Purchase Agreement
4. Authorization to Purchase: One (1) Compact Wheel Loader, One (1) Backhoe Loader, One
(1) Sealant-Melter, One (1) Tack -sprayer, One (1) Mid -sized Pickup Truck and Two (2) Full-
sized Pickup Trucks through the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Program, GM Bid
Assistance Program, and the Department of General Services State of California Contract
Deputy Mayor Leonard spoke in support of the purchases.
5. Award of Agreement to Fire Service Corp. for Fire Suppression Equipment Services, RFP No
22-004
6. Acceptance of the Power to Blue Crystal Reservoir Project; Bid No. 21-010, with Southern
Contracting Company, as Complete
7. Acceptance of the WTP Clearwell Distribution Flow Meters Project; Bid No. 21-008 with Kay
Construction Co., as Complete
Yuri Bohlen spoke in opposition of the acceptance of the WTP Clearwell Distribution Flow
Meters Project.
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
None.
ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION
None.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
8. Environmental Assessment, Specific Plan Amendment 19-002, and Conditional Use Permit
19-002 for a proposed wireless communication facility at 13875 Kirkham Way
Mayor Vaus opened the public hearing at 7:17 p.m.
Senior Planner Austin Silva presented the report along with a PowerPoint presentation. Mr.
Silva explained that the current standard is a 35-foot maximum height for building/structures
in the South Poway Specific Plan (SPSP) and the proposed amendment would allow wireless
communication facilities to have a maximum height of up to 90 feet with a Conditional Use
Permit. Location and current use of the development location was provided as well as
proposed site modifications. The applicant hosted a neighborhood meeting where concerns
over the design was raised, prompting the tower design change from a faux pine tree to a
metal pole design.
Darrel Dougherty, Project Manager from PlanCom Inc., introduced himself and said he was
available to answer questions.
Yuri Bohlen spoke in opposition and stated that the pole heights should be universal
throughout the City.
Mayor Vaus closed the public hearing at 7:27 p.m.
In response to Council inquiry, Mr. Silva clarified that the proposed plan amendment will allow
for additional facilities in the future, subject to a Conditional Use Permit (CUP).
In response to Council inquiry, City Attorney Fenstermacher explained that under the current
South Poway Specific Plan, the proposed use would not be permitted and further elaborated
that a CUP may be denied for any reason.
Motioned by Deputy Mayor Leonard, seconded by Councilmember Mullin, to adopt
Resolution No. 21-080 entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Poway,
California, Adopting a Negative Declaration for Specific Plan Amendment 19-002 and
Conditional Use Permit 19-002, A Request to Amend the South Poway Specific Plan to
Allow Freestanding Wireless Communication Facilities to have a Maximum Height of
90 Feet as a Conditionally Permitted Use and to Allow a Wireless Communication
Facility Consisting of a 85.5-Foot High Steel Monopole and Equipment Cabinet on a
5.37-Acre Lot at 13875 Kirkham Way, Assessor's Parcel Number 323-501-02." Motion
carried 3/2 with Councilmember Grosch and Mayor Vaus voting no.
Motioned by Deputy Mayor Leonard, seconded by Councilmember Mullin, to adopt
Resolution No. 21-081 entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Poway,
California, Approving Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 19-002 Allowing for the
Construction of a Wireless Communication Facility Consisting of an 85.5-Foot High
Steel Monopole and Equipment Cabinet on a 5.37-Acre Lot at 13875 Kirkham Way;
Assessor's Parcel Number 323-501-02." Motion carried 3/2 with Councilmember Grosch
and Mayor Vaus voting no.
Motioned by Deputy Mayor Leonard, seconded by Councilmember Mullin to introduce
Ordinance No. 848 entitled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Poway,
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California, Approving Specific Plan Amendment 19-002 to the South Poway Specific
Plan to Allow Wireless Communication Facilities to Have a Maximum Height of 90 Feet
as a Conditionally Permitted Use" and schedule adoption of the Ordinance for October
19, 2021. Motion carried by the following roll -call vote:
Ayes: Mullin, Frank, Leonard
Noes: Grosch, Vaus
Abstained: None
Absent: None
Disqualified: None
9. Variance 21-002; a request to allow a non -habitable accessory structure to observe a reduced
rear yard setback and interior side yard setback on property located at 13409 Neddick
Avenue. APN: 323-122-08
Mayor Vaus opened the public hearing at 7:42 p.m.
Assistant Planner Hector Salgado presented the report along with a PowerPoint presentation.
Mr. Salgado discussed a request to observe an approximate three-foot rear yard setback and
a two -foot, six-inch interior side yard setback when five feet is required for structures
exceeding eight feet in height and a projected roof area of 120 square feet.
No speakers.
Mayor Vaus closed the public hearing at 7:47 p.m.
Council discussion ensued.
Motioned by Mayor Vaus, seconded by Deputy Mayor Leonard, to adopt Resolution No.
21-082 entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Poway, California,
Approving Variance 21-002 to Allow a Non -Habitable Structure to Observe a Reduced
Rear and Side Yard Setback; Assessor's Parcel Number 323-122-08." Motion carried
5/0.
10. FY2022-2023 Community Development Block Grant Program
Mayor Vaus opened the public hearing at 7:48 p.m.
Senior Management Analyst Marie Sanders presented the item. Ms. Sanders explained that
the City applies annually for Community Development Block Grant Program funds and that
the estimated funds available to Poway for Fiscal Year 2022-23 are $212,103, which is
comprised of $164,676 in new grant funding and $47,427 in unspent prior year allocations.
Staff proposes to include funding for HomeShare and Community Connections Program,
North County Bridge to Housing Network, 2-1-1 San Diego and the continued ADA
improvements at Community Park.
No speakers.
Mayor Vaus closed the public hearing at 7:50 p.m.
Council discussion ensued in favor of the Community Development Block Grant Program.
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Motioned by Mayor Vaus seconded by Deputy Mayor Leonard to 1) Authorize staff to
apply for FY2022-23 CDBG funding through the County as identified in this report; 2)
Authorize the appropriation of $164,676 to the CDBG Fund (F2410) from the General
Fund (F1000), as a loan, to fund the proposed FY2022-23 CDBG program upon approval
by the County; 3) Authorize the reallocation of $7,651 in CDBG funds from FY2019-20
and $39,776 from FY2020-21 to fund the proposed FY2022-23 CDBG program upon
approval by the County; and 4) Authorize the City Manager to execute contracts with
the County.
STAFF REPORTS:
11. Pre -Development Conference 21-003, a request for review of a proposal to construct a
wireless communication facility at Abraxas High School located at 12450 Glen Oak Road.
Senior Planner Austin Silva presented the report along with a PowerPoint presentation. Mr.
Silva explained that MD7 is proposing to construct a wireless communication facility consisting
of a 35-foot-high faux eucalyptus tree and at -grade equipment cabinets enclosed by a CMU
block wall, located at Abraxas High School.
Yuri Bohlen spoke in opposition to the construction of a wireless communication facility at
Abraxas High School.
In response to Council inquiry, Mr. Silva stated that the school district, as the property owner,
did sign the application for the pre -development conference and that it is replacing an existing
facility at Abraxas High School.
Mr. Silva added that prior to the start of the project, the City will require a radiofrequency study
to demonstrate its compliance with federal communication requirements for wireless facilities.
He noted that once the facility was built and is in operation, a second radiofrequency study
will be completed to ensure the facility remains compliant.
City Council received the report and provided input.
WORKSHOPS:
None.
COUNCIL -INITIATED ITEMS:
None.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS and ANNOUNCEMENTS: Pursuant to AB1234 - (G.C.
53232(d))
Councilmember Grosch reported having previously attended the Poway Veterans Organization
Golf Tournament at the Rancho Bernardo Country Club Inn. He noted the passing of long time
Poway resident, volunteer, founding member of Poway's Veterans Organization and Poway's
Veterans Park, Dennis Rasmussen.
Council shared memories of Mr. Rasmussen adding that he was a Navy Veteran, always there to
help out and that he will be missed but not forgotten.
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Mayor Vaus thanked Councilmember Mullin for having filled in for him at a recent SANDAG
meeting noting scheduling conflicts for the reason he was unable to attend.
Mayor Vaus introduced Public Works Director Eric Heidemann to present an update on San Diego
County Water Authority.
Mr. Heidemann reported the Department of Water Resources having released a report on the
state's effort to comply with the Governor's voluntary 15% water use reduction, relative to the
drought, and in that report, Poway was singled out, among others, as having increased its water
use by 14%, compared to the prior year. He noted how certain data points can lead to wrong
conclusions by adding that in July, Poway filled its largest reservoir, Lake Poway, so while one
month it may seem like an increase in water demand, the next month the City was drawing off the
lake. If the state would have reported August's water demand numbers, it would have reflected
that Poway had reduced its water demands by 8%, relative to the 2020 numbers. Mr. Heidemann
stated that if conclusions are drawn from just one data point it doesn't always paint an accurate
picture.
CITY MANAGER ITEMS:
None.
CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS: (Including any public report of any action taken in closed session)
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
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Carrie Gallagher, CMC
City Clerk
City of Poway, California
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