2021 11-16CITY OF POWAY
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
November 16, 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
John Mullin, Caylin Frank, Dave Grosch, Barry Leonard, Steve Vaus
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
City Manager Chris Hazeltine; Assistant City Manager Wendy Kaserman; Deputy City Attorney
Jayson Parsons; City Attorney Alan Fenstermacher, via teleconference; City Clerk Carrie
Gallagher; Development Services Director Bob Manis; Finance Director Aaron Beanan; Human
Resources and Risk Management Director Jodene Dunphy; 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 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 Barry Leonard introduced Troop 643, who led the Pledge of Allegiance.
MOMENT OF SILENCE
Mayor Vaus led a moment of silence.
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Vaus announced that the City is holding the first redistricting public hearing tonight in
conjunction with a regularly scheduled City Council meeting, the public hearing must begin at a
time certain in accordance with California Elections Code. The public hearing was advertised to
begin at 7:15 p.m. therefore the public hearing must begin at 7:15 p.m. or as soon as practicable
if there is someone speaking at 7:15 p.m.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
Heather LaForge of the New West Ballet Foundation introduced a group of performers who spoke
regarding the upcoming performance, The Nutcracker at the Poway Center for the Performing
Arts. They thanked Council for their support of the PCPA.
Bo Matthys of the Poway Symphony Orchestra spoke regarding their upcoming concert program
and noted the groups eagerness to discuss the future of the PCPA.
Yuri Bohlen questioned Council on various topics including the Carriage Center Mall, the Outpost
and the Poway sign.
Peter Neild spoke regarding Candy Cane Courts warning signs and Starridge Park unlit baseball
fields behind Poway High School.
Katherine Hirsch via teleconference, thanked Council and staff for their hard work on Community
Park assessment and work on the PCPA.
Mayor Vaus reordered the agenda to hear COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS and
ANNOUNCEMENTS at this juncture.
Mayor Vaus reordered the agenda to hear Item 9. Initiation of Post 2020 Census
Redistricting Process and First Public Hearing at this juncture.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motioned by Councilmember Mullin, seconded by Deputy Mayor Leonard to approve
Consent Calendar Items 1 through 8. 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. Approval of the October 19, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
3. Adoption of Resolution No. 21-091 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. City's Investment Report as of September 30, 2021
5. Award of Agreement to Nth Generation for Storage Area Network (SAN) and Data Backup
Solution, RFP No. 22-005
6. Acceptance of the FY 2021-22 Street Maintenance Project; Bid No. 21-014, with Pavement
Coatings Co., as Complete
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7. Acceptance of the FY 2020-21 ADA Barrier Removal - Lake Poway Pathways Project; Bid No.
21-016, with L.C. Paving & Sealing, Inc., as Complete
8. Acceptance of the Dock Repair Project with Bellingham Marine Industries, Inc., as Complete
In response to a resident question regarding the continuation of Item 3, Adoption of
Resolution No. 21-091 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", City Manager
Hazeltine explained that the recommendation to continue to extend the emergency is
to ensure that we are eligible for any state and federal funding that we may be entitled
to.
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
None.
ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Mayor Vaus reordered the agenda to hear Item 9 prior to Consent Calendar.
9. Initiation of Post 2020 Census Redistricting Process and First Public Hearing
Mayor Vaus opened the public hearing at 7:15 p.m.
City Attorney Alan Fenstermacher, via teleconference presented the report along with a
PowerPoint presentation. He stated that by state law we are required to go through the
potential redistricting process after each decennial census, which we just had in 2020. Tonight
is the first of two initial hearings held for the purposes of soliciting input from the public about
the potential maps and about educating the public on the process and what will be taking
place. He provided statistical information and other legal information noting that shortly after
these two initial hearings, two additional hearings will be held in the new year, tentatively
scheduled for January 18, and February 1, 2022 to take comments on any potential draft maps
to the extent additional maps are drawn. In addition, we will need to either re -adopt the existing
map which remains fully compliant with the laws or adopt a new map by April 17, 2022. We
are tentatively scheduled to have a first reading of the proposed map on February 1, 2022
followed by second reading and adoption.
Public Comment:
Bernie Guzman spoke regarding undivided neighborhoods, he requested Council reconnect
his area of Garden Road with the rest of it.
Yuri Bohlen stated that besides a few anomalies, the current map contains all the required
criteria therefore change is not needed prior to the 2030 census.
Peter Neild spoke regarding minor anomalies within District One.
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Jessie Mellor, via teleconference inquired on legal requirements for voter material in
languages other than English and spoke regarding empowering resident to draw their own
maps.
Mayor Vaus closed the public hearing at 7:30 p.m.
Council discussion ensued, factors that go into drawing district lines and potential
ramifications if even minor changes are made to the current map were discussed. Council
noted looking forward to exploring their options and working through the process.
Motioned by Mayor Vaus, seconded by Councilmember Frank to 1) Set the remaining
public hearing meeting dates for the Post 2020 Census Redistricting Process; and 2)
Provide direction to staff/demographer to pursue the "balanced" option of maintaining
the districts as they exist, addressing the questions that Council has in the currently
adopted district map or pursue a more comprehensive process to develop a new map.
Motion carried unanimously.
10. Resolution Adopting/Approving an Amendment to the TransNet Local Street Improvement
Program of Projects for Fiscal Years 2020-21 through 2024-25
Mayor Vaus opened the public hearing at 7:46 p.m.
City Engineer Melody Rocco presented the report along with a PowerPoint presentation. She
explained that this item is an amendment to the 2021 five-year Regional Transportation
Improvement Program funded through the Transnet extension ordinance which was approved
by the San Diego County voters in 2004. Every two years local cities are required to prepare
a five-year list of projects to be funded through this program. The current list was approved
by in May 2020 and amended in May 2021. This is another amendment to the current list of
projects. The construction cost estimate for the Espola Rd bike lanes project is nearly double
the available construction funds and staff recommends placing the project on hold until future
funding is available and in order to avoid losing the program to funds, the money is being
reallocated.
No speakers.
Mayor Vaus closed the public hearing at 7:50 p.m.
Council discussion ensued.
Motioned by Mayor Vaus, seconded by Councilmember Mullin to adopt Resolution No.
21-092 entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Poway, California,
Adopting/Approving an Amendment to the Transnet Local Street Improvement
Program of Projects for Fiscal Years 2020-21 through 2024-25" and amend the FY 2021-
22 Capital Improvement Program Budget to appropriate $700,000 in RTIP funds to the
FY 2021-22 Street Overlay Project ST019. Motion carried unanimously.
11. An Ordinance Adopting the Titan Way Engineering and Traffic Survey
Mayor Vaus opened the public hearing at 7:55 p.m.
City Engineer Melody Rocco presented the report along with a PowerPoint presentation. She
stated that speeding on Titan Way has not been a concern in the past due to the frequent
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presence of children. During the pandemic however, the school was closed and there were
no children present. So, without an approved speed survey, the Sheriffs Department was
unable to enforce the speed limit because there were no children present. They requested
that staff establish a speed limit on Titan Way after traffic volumes increased near pre
pandemic levels. The Titan Way Engineering and Traffic Survey was completed, and findings
presented to the Traffic Safety Committee on October 13, 2021. Staff recommends
establishing a speed of 25 miles per hour on Titan Way.
No speakers.
Mayor Vaus closed the public hearing at 7:59 p.m.
Council discussion ensued.
Motioned by Mayor Vaus, seconded by Deputy Mayor Leonard to introduce Ordinance
No. 850 entitled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Poway, California,
Adopting the Titan Way Engineering and Traffic Survey" and schedule adoption of the
Ordinance for December 7, 2021. Motion carried by the following roll -call vote:
Ayes: Mullin, Frank, Grosch, Leonard, Vaus
Noes: None
Abstained: None
Absent: None
Disqualified: None
STAFF REPORTS
12. Adopt a Resolution Approving a Preliminary Official Statement in Connection with the Sale
of Taxable Pension Obligation Bonds
Director of Finance Aaron Beanan presented the report along with a PowerPoint presentation.
He presented the risk analysis summary explaining the process of a modified level debt
service structure and discussed anticipated annual savings to the City. He added that
CaIPERS discounted rate has a direct impact on what we pay them annually which is
anticipated to drop to 6.50%.
No speakers.
Council discussion ensued.
In response to Council questioning, Mr. Beanan stated that the idea would be to take potential
general fund surplus in each year after the audit was concluded and the financial statements
were prepared, and Council could choose to use that money transferred over towards the
management of his pension costs which would depend on the financial operating results of
the City with a decision made in between the conclusion of the audit and the commencement
of the budget.
Mr. Beanan stated that issuing Pension Obligation Bonds (POB's) is issuing based on a
snapshot in time based on all the information we have today. He reminded Council that this
process is not eliminating but rather refinancing unfunded liability which can only be managed
and never fully extinguished.
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Motioned by Councilmember Mullin, seconded by Councilmember Frank to adopt
Resolution No. 21-093 entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Poway,
California, Authorizing the Sale of Taxable Pension Obligation Bonds to Refinance the
City's Obligation to the California Public Employees' Retirement System, Approving
the Form of a Preliminary Official Statement and a Continuing Disclosure Agreement,
and Approving Additional Actions Related Thereto". Motion carried unanimously.
13. DRAFT Needs Assessment for Community Park
City Planner David DeVries and PROS Consulting Vice President Neelay Bhatt presented the
item along with a PowerPoint presentation. Mr. DeVries stated that City staff contracted with
PROS Consulting to complete a usage and needs assessment of Community Park. He added
that the assessment included extensive research and analysis and a very robust public
outreach program. He provided a brief background on the qualifications of the PROS
Consultants and noted that City staff is requesting that Council review the considerations from
the consultant team and then provide feedback.
Public Comment:
Yuri Bohlen requested clarification on the proposed shade structure and noted he fully
supports and looks forward to updates to the park.
Michael Yee, via teleconference spoke regarding bicycle connectivity and bicycle parking.
Council discussion ensued and direction was provided.
WORKSHOPS
None.
COUNCIL -INITIATED ITEMS
None.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS and ANNOUNCEMENTS: Pursuant to AB1234 - (G.C.
53232(d))
Councilmember Mullin reported on the Metro Wastewater Commission and provided an overview
of how billing and payments are handled with accuracy as a primary mission.
Mayor Vaus reported while visiting Poway Fire Station 1, he attended a few medical calls and had
dinner with the staff. He praised them for their professionalism and love of the City.
CITY MANAGER ITEMS:
None.
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CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS: (Including any public report of any action taken in closed session)
14. Conference with Labor Negotiators
Government Code Section 54957.6
Designated City Representatives: Chris Hazeltine, Wendy Kaserman, Aaron Beanan and
Jodene Dunphy
Employee Organizations: Management/Confidential
Deputy City Attorney Jayson Parsons announced that a report out of any action taken during
Closed Session, would be done at the next Regular City Council meeting.
Mayor Vaus adjourned the meeting into Closed Session at 9:31 p.m.
City Council came out of Closed Session at 10:14 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:14 p.m.
Carrie Gallagher
City Clerk
City of Poway, California
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