2021 12-07CITY OF POWAY
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
December 7, 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; Human Resources and Risk Management Director Jodene Dunphy;
Public Works Director Eric Heidemann; Director of Community Services Audrey Denham; 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
Mayor Vaus led a moment of silence.
PRESENTATIONS
PUBLIC COMMENT
Torrey Powers, via email, sent in correspondence regarding renaming the event "Christmas in the
Park" to something more inclusive.
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Kathleen Lippitt, via email, sent in correspondence regarding environmental threats from
marijuana cultivation in public forests.
Katherine Hirsch spoke regarding Southern California Ballet's upcoming performance of The
Nutcracker to be held at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts. She introduced a few individual
dancers and encouraged investing in the arts to bring value to the community.
Mara Wendel spoke regarding Southern California Ballet, the upcoming performance of The
Nutcracker and she encouraged the community to continue to support the program.
Tom Farley spoke regarding his traditional Christmas tree light display and dedicated this year's
tree number 33 to Councilmember Dave Grosch as a way to thank him for always being available
to his constituents.
Yuri Bohlen noted that it was the 80th anniversary of Pearl Harbor and spoke regarding the 41 st
anniversary of Poway's incorporation. He suggested that every December 1 going forward be
Poway's official annual birthday.
Joe St. Lucas spoke regarding a Happy Holidays vs. a Merry Christmas greeting in a politically
correct society.
Tammy Slater spoke regarding suspicious activity at the Metate Trailhead driveway.
In response to Ms. Slater's comment, San Diego County Sheriff Deputy Captain Dave Schaller
provided an update.
Mayor Vaus reordered the agenda to hear Item 10. Post 2020 Census Redistricting Process
— Second Public Hearing at this juncture.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motioned by Mayor Vaus, seconded by Councilmember Frank to approve Consent
Calendar Items 1 through 5 and 7 through 8. Motion carried by the following roll -call vote:
Ayes: Mullin, Frank, Grosch, Leonard, Vaus
Noes: None
Abstained: None
Absent: None
Disqualified: None
Motioned by Councilmember Mullin, seconded by Councilmember Frank to approve
Consent Calendar Item 6. Motion carried by the following roll -call vote:
Ayes: Mullin, Frank, Leonard
Noes: Vaus, Grosch
Abstained: None
Absent: None
Disqualified: None
1. Approval of Reading by Title Only and Waiver of Reading in Full of Ordinances on this Agenda
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2. Approval of the November 2, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
3. Adoption of Resolution No. 21-094 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. Adoption of Resolution No. 21-095 entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Poway, California, Approving Application(s) for Per Capita Grant Funds"
5. Acceptance of the Old Poway Park Museum Gas Line Replacement project, Project No.
MN031, with Tri-Group Construction and Development, Inc., as Complete
(Item 6 pulled by Mayor Vaus for separate consideration)
6. Lease of City -owned Property located at 13875 Kirkham Way with PTI US Towers II, LLC, for
Use of a Portion of the Property for the Construction and Operation of a Cell Tower
7. Approval of Local Appointments List of City Council Appointed Committees for 2022
8. Adoption of Resolution No. 21-096 entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Poway, California, Approving Changes to the City of Poway Position Classification Plan and
the City of Poway Management/Confidential Salary Schedule," Resolution No. 21-097 entitled
"A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Poway, California, Amending the City of Poway
Personnel Rules to Add A New Benefit for New Regular Employees Providing Credit For
Years of Service at Prior Public Sector Employers Through Initial Vacation Accrual Rates,"
and Resolution No. 21-098 entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Poway,
California, Approving the Part -Time Temporary/Seasonal Wage Schedule and The Non -
Safety Salary Schedule"
Mayor Vaus reordered the agenda to hear Item 12. Overview of the Proposed SANDAG
2021 Regional Plan and Resolution Opposing Adoption of the Proposed Regional Plan
at this juncture.
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION:
None.
ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION
9. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 850 entitled "An Ordinance of the City
Council of the City of Poway, California, Adopting the Titan Way Engineering and Traffic
Survey."
No speakers.
Motioned by Mayor Vaus, seconded by Councilmember Frank to adopt Ordinance No.
850 entitled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Poway, California, An
Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Poway, California, Adopting the Titan Way
Engineering and Traffic Survey." Motion carried by the following roll -call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Mullin, Frank, Grosch, Leonard, Vaus
None
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Abstained: None
Absent: None
Disqualified: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Mayor Vaus reordered the agenda to hear Item 10. after Public Comment.
10. Post 2020 Census Redistricting Process — Second Public Hearing
Mayor Vaus opened the Public Hearing at 7:16 p.m.
City Attorney Alan Fenstermacher presented the report along with a PowerPoint presentation.
He stated that tonight's hearing was the second of two initial public hearings and added that
this hearing is intended to take public comment to consider the process and answer any
questions by City Council prior to the release of any new draft map(s). He explained that there
would be two additional hearings; the first on January 18, 2022, to discuss and take comments
on any draft map(s); and the second on February 1, 2022, to further discuss, take comments
and to conduct the first reading of the proposed ordinance. He further explained that the
described timeline would allow for the map to be fully adopted by ordinance prior to the April
17, 2022 deadline. He spoke regarding federal and state requirements for the map and other
traditional redistricting principles noting that the current map remains in compliance.
Public Comment:
Pete Babich spoke regarding missed opportunity by not having spent more time on the formal
redistricting process.
Yuri Bohlen spoke regarding compliance with the process and voiced a preference for
redrawing maps in 2030.
Peter Neild spoke regarding neighborhood communities and the need for geographic
emphasis on drawing the district lines in order to comply with the state.
Amit Asaravala via teleconference spoke regarding the redistricting process stating that a form
letter can be indicative of an item with a high level of interest and questioned whether the
Council was considering the public views.
End of Public Comment.
Mayor Vaus closed the Public Hearing at 7:30 p.m.
Council discussion ensued in favor of Option 2 of the staff report. Council commented and
concurred that while they are elected to districts, they govern for the entire City and not by
district.
11. Specific Plan Amendment (SPA) 21-002 and Tentative Tract Map (TTM) 21-004, a Request
to Amend the Old Coach Golf Estates Specific Plan to Designate Portions of a Remainder
Parcel Residential with Revised Development Standards, Allow for Six Single -Family
Residential Lots on the Remainder Parcel, Rescind TTM06-02, Allowing for One Residential
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Unit, and Preserve 120 Acres of Open Space. Assessor's Parcel Numbers 277-171-22, 277-
071-05, 277-071-14, 277-071-16, 277-071-19 and 277-080-04
Mayor Vaus opened the Public Hearing at 7:51 p.m.
Director of Development Services Bob Manis presented the item along with a PowerPoint
presentation. Mr. Manis explained that the applicant Sunroad Enterprises is proposing to
designate portions of a remainder parcel residential, allow for six single-family residential lots
and establish development standards for the subdivision on a property located north of the
intersection of Espola Road and Old Coach Road.
Public Comment:
Lisa Gordon, representing applicant Sunroad Enterprises, stated they agree with the staff
report as presented as well as staff's recommendation. She explained that there would be no
density increase and the development would provide six new home sites with 120 acres of
preserved open space. She mentioned planned improvements to benefit the community.
Mayor Vaus closed the Public Hearing at 8:08 p.m.
Council discussion ensued.
In response to Council inquiry, Mr. Manis explained that under the current subdivision, 111
acres are to be preserved as open space however with the transfer, an additional 9 acres
would be added.
Additionally, Mr. Manis noted that the empty lot remainder parcel at Fire Station 2 has no
specific plan assigned to it.
Discussion ensued that Sunroad Enterprises could be a better community partner and
suggestion was made that they join and be active members of the Chamber of Commerce
and do more for the community of Poway and not just the community they propose to develop.
Council concurred that the proposed plan is better than the existing plan.
Motioned by Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Mullin to adopt
Resolution No. 21-099 entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Poway,
California, Approving Tentative Tract Map 21-004 for A Six -Lot Subdivision, Rescinding
TTM06-02 Allowing for One Single -Family Residential Lot to Remain and Transferring
A Four -Lot Density From TTM06-02 to TTM21-004 with Approximately 120 Acres of
Open Space to Remain; Assessor's Parcel Numbers 277-171-22, 277-071-05, 277-071-
14, 277-071-16, 277-071-19, and 277-080-04." Motion carried 4/1 with Mayor Vaus
abstaining from the vote.
Motioned by Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Mullin to adopt
Ordinance No. 851 entitled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Poway,
California, Approving Specific Plan Amendment 21-0012 to the Old Coach Golf Estates
Specific Plan to Transfer Development Rights of Four Single -Family Residential Lots
Included in Tentative Tract Map (TTM) 06-02 to a 15.6-Acre Remainder Parcel to be
Developed with Six Single -Family Residential Lots, Establish Development Standards
for a Proposed Subdivision and Preserve Open Space." Motion carried by the following
roll -call vote:
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Ayes: Mullin, Frank, Grosch, Leonard
Noes: None
Abstained: Vaus
Absent: None
Disqualified: None
STAFF REPORTS
Mayor Vaus reordered the agenda to hear Item 12. after item 8.
12. Overview of the Proposed SANDAG 2021 Regional Plan and Resolution Opposing Adoption
of the Proposed Regional Plan
City Manager Chris Hazeltine introduced the item. Mr. Hazeltine explained that the proposed
2021 SANDAG Regional Plan shifts transportation planning and funding away from
constructing and widening highways to focusing on transit option. In the proposed $165 billion
plan, transit projects would receive $105 billion, where roads and highways would receive
approximately $40 billion. Mr. Hazeltine further explained that in order to achieve the transit
vision, SANDAG proposes to generate new revenue from two future $.05 cent increases and
$1.25 fee on Uber and Lyft rides along with a road usage fee, which charges individuals per
mile traveled. On Friday December 10, 2021 the proposed 2021 Regional Plan will be
presented to the SANDAG Board of Directors for adoption. Based on how the plan is currently
written in ways that do not benefit all member agencies, staff has drafted a resolution for
consideration and adoption that opposes adoption of the 2021 Regional Plan until it is revised
to include a more balanced approach to transportation planning and funding.
No speakers.
Council discussion ensued in favor of the adoption of the Resolution Opposing Adoption of
the Proposed Regional Plan.
Motioned by Mayor Vaus, seconded by Deputy Mayor Leonard to adopt Resolution No.
21-100 entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Poway, California,
Opposing the Adoption of the SANDAG Proposed 2021 Regional Plan." Motion carried
unanimously.
13. Development Review 21-003 — Outpost: a Request to Modify an Approved Mixed -Use
Development (Development Review 17-010) at 13249-13253 Poway Road
Director of Development Services Bob Manis presented the item along with a PowerPoint
presentation. Mr. Manis explained the previously approved project consisted of three
buildings, two of which were three story with a total of 40,213 square feet of commercial use
and 53 residential units. He stated thatconstruction has been paused at the site. Mr. Manis
further explained that CAPEXCO is requesting a modified project that no longer includes a
fitness center, requests a reduction of 25,000 square feet of commercial space and the
addition of 19 residential units, for a total of 72 units of which nine will be affordable to low-
income households.
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Public Comment:
Spoke in support:
Pete Babich
Howard Blackson
Spoke neutrally towards the project:
Danny Sherlock
Yuri Bohlen
Joe St. Lucas
End of Public Comment.
Council discussion ensued. Council expressed disappointment that the project would no
longer be the marquee Poway Road redevelopment project that was presented to the City
Council when the project was originally approved. Additionally, the City Council commented
regarding negative impacts on the community resulting from the paused project including
longstanding sidewalk issues and missed payments to the Boys and Girls Club for storage
space rental.
Councilmember Grosch inquired on an anticipated timeframe for completion of the project.
Motioned by Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Mullin to adopt
Resolution No. 21-101 entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Poway,
California, approving development review 21-003, a request to modify an approved
mixed -use development (development review 17-010) located at 13249-13253 Poway
Road. Assessor parcel number 317-473-20." Motion carried 4/1 with Councilmember
Grosch voting no.
WORKSHOPS:
None.
COUNCIL -INITIATED ITEMS:
14. Appointment of Deputy Mayor for 2022
No speakers.
Motioned by Mayor Vaus, seconded by Councilmember Grosch to appoint
Councilmember Mullin to serve as Deputy Mayor for the one-year term commencing
December 7, 2021. Motion carried unanimously.
15. Appointment to Regional Agencies' Boards, Commissions and Committees for 2022
Motioned by Mayor Vaus, seconded by Deputy Mayor Mullin to make the following
appointments to the regional agencies' Boards, Commissions and Committees for
calendar year 2022. Motion carried unanimously.
1. San Diego Division, League of California Cities
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a. Primary — Caylin Frank
b. 1st Alternate — Dave Grosch
2. Metropolitan Transit System (MTS)
a. Primary — Caylin Frank
b. 1st Alternate — John Mullin
3. San Diego Association of Governments Board (SANDAG)
a. Primary — Steve Vaus
b. 1st Alternate — John Mullin
c. 2nd Alternate — Caylin Frank
4. Metro Wastewater Commission/JPA
a. Primary — John Mullin
b. 1st Alternate — Director of Public Works
5. San Dieguito River Park JPA
a. Primary — Dave Grosch
b. 1st Alternate — Barry Leonard
6. City of Poway/PUSD Joint Use Subcommittee for Interjurisdictional Cooperation
a. Primary — Barry Leonard
b. 1st Alternate — Caylin Frank
7. Regional Solid Waste Association (RSWA)
a. Primary — Dave Grosch
b. 1st Alternate — John Mullin
8. Goodan Ranch Policy Committee
a. Primary — Barry Leonard
b. 1st Alternate — Director of Community Services
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS and ANNOUNCEMENTS: Pursuant to AB1234 - (G.C.
53232(d))
Deputy Mayor Mullin acknowledged the City having received a triple A rating, the highest that can
be issued for pension obligation bonds. He thanked staff, colleagues and acknowledged his
predecessors. He pointed out prior City Manager, Jim Bowersox, had put the wheels in motion
for the sound financial management that we exercise today and stated we should all be proud.
Mayor Vaus reiterated that the SANDAG Regional Plan transportation tax vote was scheduled for
Friday morning. He added that Deputy Mayor Mullin would serve as alternate due to Mayor Vaus
having a previous obligation. He encouraged residents to reach out and let all San Diego
Association of Governments Board members know how you feel about the Plan.
CITY MANAGER ITEMS:
None.
CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS: (Including any public report of any action taken in closed session)
City Attorney Alan Fenstermacher announced that there was no reportable action from the 6:45
p.m. Special Closed Session.
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:12 p.m.
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City of Poway, California
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