2022 01-18CITY OF POWAY
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
January 18, 2022
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: Barry Leonard, Caylin Frank, Dave Grosch, John Mullin, 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/Secretaty and
Director of Finance/Finance Officer.)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Deputy Mayor Mullin led the Pledge of Allegiance.
MOMENT OF SILENCE
Mayor Vaus led a moment of silence.
PRESENTATIONS
PUBLIC COMMENT
Joe St. Lucas (via teleconference) spoke regarding home occupation permits.
Yuri Bohlen (via teleconference) spoke regarding the Carriage Center demolition and questioned
a timeline for new construction.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Item 7. Poway Dam Emergency Action Plan was previously removed from the Consent Calendar.
Motioned by Mayor Vaus seconded by Councilmember Frank to approve Consent Calendar
Items 1 through 6 and 8 through 10. 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 November 16, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes, December 7, 2021
Special City Council Meeting Minutes and December 7, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting
Minutes
3. Adoption of Resolution No. 22-001 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" and Resolution No. 22-
002 entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Poway, California, Allowing for The
Continued Use of Teleconferencing for Meetings During the Covid-19 State Of Emergency,
Pursuant to California Assembly Bill 361 (2021-2022)"
4. Approval of Consultant Agreements with Michael Baker International Inc. and Charles Abbott
Associates, Inc. for As -Needed Plan Review Services; RFP No. 22-008
5. Acceptance of the FY 2021-22 Citywide Striping Project; Bid No. 21-013, with Safe USA, Inc.,
as Complete
6. Acceptance of the LED Street & Safety Lighting Conversion Project; RFP No. 19-025 with
Tanko Lighting, Inc. as Complete
7. Poway Dam Emcrgency Action Plan Removed from agenda on 1/12/2022
8. Approval of Consultant Agreement with Balance Hydrologics, Inc. for Design Services for the
Rattlesnake Creek 30% Design Project; RFP No. 22-014
9. Approval of Consultant Agreements with Right -of -Way Engineering Services, Inc. and NV5,
Inc. for As -needed Land Surveying Services; RFP 22-015
10. Adoption of Resolution No. 22-003 entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Poway, California, to Increase the Budgeted Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Level Of The Regular,
Part -Time Park Ranger Position In The Community Services Department From 0.48 FTE To
0.50 FTE"
Mayor Vaus reordered the agenda to hear COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS and
ANNOUNCEMENTS at this juncture.
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ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION:
None.
ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION
Mayor Vaus reordered the agenda to hear Item 11 after Item 12.
11. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 851 entitled "An Ordinance of the City
Council of the City of Poway, California, Approving Specific Plan Amendment 21-002 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."
No speakers.
Motioned by Councilmember Leonard seconded by Deputy Mayor Mullin to adopt
Ordinance No. 851 entitled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Poway,
California, Approving Specific Plan Amendment 21-002 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:
Ayes: Mullin, Frank, Grosch, Leonard
Noes: None
Abstained: Vaus
Absent: None
Disqualified: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Mayor Vaus reordered the agenda to hear Item 12 after COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
and ANNOUNCEMENTS.
12. Post 2020 Census Redistricting Process — Third 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 two initial public hearings were held on November 16
and December 7, 2021 to take public comment on the process and discuss the process along
with the census results. He spoke regarding the requirement to reconsider the City's current
redistricting map following every decennial census. He explained that tonight's public hearing
is the first of two intended to discuss the map. He reminded Council of federal and state
requirements for the map and other traditional redistricting principles noting that the current
map remains in compliance with all legal requirements. He noted that final public hearing is
scheduled for February 1, 2022, followed by first reading of the proposed ordinance. He further
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explained that the described timeline would allow for the map to be fully adopted by prior to
the April 17, 2022 deadline.
Public Comment:
Peter Neild spoke regarding concerns over certain district boundaries on the current map.
Yuri Bohlen spoke in support of re -adopting the current map.
End of Public Comment.
Mayor Vaus closed the Public Hearing at 7:23 p.m.
By consensus, Council directed staff to continue with the process and proceed with the
recommendation as presented.
STAFF REPORTS
Mayor Vaus reordered the agenda to hear Item 13 after item 11.
13. A Resolution Approving an All -Way Stop Control at the Intersection of Martincoit Road and
Stone Canyon Road
City Engineer (via teleconference) Melody Rocco presented the item along with a PowerPoint
presentation. She stated that staff received a request along with a petition to install an All -
Way stop control at the intersection of Stone Canyon and Martincoit Rd. The petition met City
requirements, and an engineering analysis of the intersection was completed. This same
intersection had been previously analyzed at the request of Council in 2013 based upon
concerns of speeding identified in the 2013 Engineering and Traffic survey. In 2013 and 2014
staff brought forward recommendations supported by the Traffic Safety Committee to install
an All -Way Stop Control. The Council did not approve the recommendation but rather directed
staff to analyze traffic calming measures. Restriping was completed, additional signage
added, pavement legends and a flashing beacon with warning signs were installed. Ms. Rocco
added that a new speed survey and traffic counts were taken in 2021, and conditions were
found to support the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices guidelines for "May
Conditions" to install a stop sign due to their classifications of equal traffic volume, similar
speed, and sight distance. The Traffic Safety Committee again voted to support the installation
of an All -Way Stop Control.
The following speakers submitted email correspondence in opposition to the All -Way Stop
Control; Ted Reynolds, Gary Holden, Bob Shutter, Archie Pavek, Jerome Markus, Nikki
Frampton, Jill Underwood, Jerry Markus and Ron Fisher.
The following speakers submitted email correspondence in support to the All -Way Stop
Control; James Ludwig, Gayle Fetsch, Mike Kelsey, Alicia Flohs, Tim Vanderveen, Judith
LaBarbera, Jessica Studarus, Anonymous, Joyce Hoffman, Diana Berti, Tammy Trust, Kay
Williams, Robyn Weller, Nicole Callaway, Melicent Tondro, Kerry Spark, Laura and Ray
Walton, Ellen Kohls, Pam and Raj Kirpalani, Cathy Bishop, Janice Schock, Stephanie
Dunnick, Nate Northup, Chuck Williams, Peter Hui, Robert Li, Pete Sievers and Grace
Lieverman.
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The following speakers submitted email correspondence neutral to the All -Way Stop Control;
Don Laverty and Peggy Schultz.
Public Comment:
Larry Pollack spoke in support of an All -Way Stop Control; he noted both himself and his wife
having been involved in two separate car accidents at this location.
Anita Anders stated that due to the possibility of unintended consequences, she opposes the
installation of an All -Way Stop Control.
Gary Holden spoke in opposition of an All -Way Stop Control, he suggested alternatives can
be considered.
Coach Craig spoke in support of an All -Way Stop Control, he noted safety as a concern.
Council discussion ensued regarding the effectiveness to alternatives to an All -Way Stop, and
the lack of hard data to back up the existence of an actual problem at this intersection due to
the lack of reported accidents at this location.
Staff confirmed having no reported accidents at this intersection in the last eight years.
In response to Council inquiry, Captain Dave Schaller, Sheriff's Department provided an
explanation of a "call for service record".
Council discussion ensued regarding the effectiveness of mitigation efforts.
Motioned by Mayor Vaus, seconded by Councilmember Frank to adopt Resolution No.
22-004 entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Poway, California,
Establishing an All -Way Stop Control at the Intersection of Martincoit Road and Stone
Canyon Road." Motion failed by a 3/2 vote. (Leonard, Grosch, Mullin, No)
14. A Resolution Removing No Parking on the West Side of Old Pomerado Road in Front of Bette
Bendixon Park
City Engineer Melody Rocco (via teleconference) presented the item along with a PowerPoint
presentation. She stated that staff received a request along with a petition to allow parking on
the west side of old Pomerado Rd in front of Bette Bendixon Park. With the use of a map, she
provided location details. She noted that staff conducted research and completed a field
assessment of the area and it was concluded that the Sheriff's Department made the original
request to approve a no -parking zone which City Council adopted by resolution in 1986. It has
been determined that current road conditions and traffic patterns make it accessible to park
in front of the park. In 2021, staff findings were presented to the Traffic Safety Committee who
voted unanimously to support staffs recommendation to remove current parking restrictions.
No speakers.
Councilmember Frank stated that the park parking lot is shared with the VFW and noted that
this solution for adding street parking will help parking concerns in the community.
Councilmember Grosch voiced concern that allowing street parking may cause difficulties to
patrons leaving the VFW parking lot.
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Motioned by Mayor Vaus, seconded by Councilmember Leonard to adopt Resolution
No. 22-004 entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Poway, California,
Removing No Parking on the West Side of Old Pomerado Road in front of Bette
Bendixon Park." Motion carried unanimously.
15. Final Needs Assessment for Community Park
City Planner David DeVries (via teleconference) introduced PROS Consulting Inc., Vice
President Neelay Bhatt (via teleconference) to present the item. Mr. Bhatt spoke regarding
the process used to engage a number of different user groups in the community to identify top
priorities. He added that the needs assessment included extensive research, analysis and a
very extensive public outreach program. He credited the work by City staff resulting in high
levels of public participation through the survey process.
Mr. DeVries added that if adopted by the City Council this evening, the assessment will be
used to prioritize future improvements to Community Park as a part of future CIP project
programming, he noted that the results of this assessment would be used to prioritize projects
and develop a long-term concept plan for implementing improvements that would be used to
match up prioritize projects, with available funding each year with the CIP budget process.
No speakers.
Councilmember Grosch asked staff if passing a budget was necessary to meet the needs
identified in the assessment.
City Manager Hazeltine stated that Council approval is necessary to appropriate funding
required for any improvements however some smaller improvements requiring lesser funding
can be quickly identified in the 2022/23 FY Budget. He added that it would take many years
to complete all the projects identified in the assessment.
Councilmember Leonard reiterated some of the identified priorities and asked staff to provide
options and costs associated with some of these improvements, he inquired on the availability
of grant money.
Deputy Mayor Mullin concurred with Councilmember Leonard and stated that rather than
make urgency a priority, that staff return with options and budgeted amounts.
Mayor Vaus concurred and asked staff to return with options for low hanging fruit in
conjunction with a budget to accomplish these improvements.
Motioned by Councilmember Leonard, seconded by Deputy Mayor Leonard to adopt
the Final Needs Assessment for Community Park. Motion carried unanimously.
WORKSHOPS:
None.
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COUNCIL -INITIATED ITEMS:
None
Mayor Vaus reordered the agenda to hear the following Item after the Consent Calendar.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS and ANNOUNCEMENTS: Pursuant to AB1234 - (G.C.
53232(d))
Councilmember Leonard noted having attended the grand opening of the Apollo Senior Apartment
Complex on Poway Road; he added that the complex contains 44 units of affordable housing as
part of the Poway Road Specific Plan.
Councilmember Grosch added that the Friends of the Poway Seniors assisted a resident in need
by providing her with furniture; he commented on and complimented staff on the City sponsored
Winter Fest Event, he mentioned awaiting a construction schedule for the Outpost project, and
noted having attended Carols by Candlelight.
Mayor Vaus commented on Winter Fest and how it touches the lives of so many in the community
including those with special needs. He added that the Apollo Senior Apartment Complex will be
a nice addition to the affordable housing options in Poway and how it will benefit veterans.
CITY MANAGER ITEMS:
None.
CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS: (Including any public report of any action taken in closed session)
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:37 p.m. in honor of Elitha Norling.
Carrie Gallagher, CMC
City Clerk
City of Poway, California
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