2022 02-01CITY OF POWAY
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
February 1, 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/Secretary 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
Mayor Vaus spoke regarding the retirement of Sheriff's Department Lieutenant, Michael Knobbe.
Sheriff's Department Captain Dave Schaller provided a brief background of Lieutenant Knobbe's
time with the Department, he added that he will be missed and wished him well.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
Yuri Bohlen asked regarding an opening date of the Amazon Fresh Store.
Janet Lettang, via teleconference, spoke regarding `America the Beautiful", a free upcoming
concert performed by the US Army Field Band and Soldiers Chorus to take place at the Poway
Center for the Performing Arts.
Sarah Sleipness, via teleconference, spoke regarding concerns of jaywalking on Community Rd
near the Walmart Supercenter.
Sheriff's Department Captain Dave Schaller provided a brief update on the pedestrian accident
which recently occurred on Community Road. Captain Schaller indicated it would be one to two
months before all reports related to the accident are completed.
Mayor Vaus reordered the agenda to hear COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS and
ANNOUNCEMENTS at this juncture.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motioned by Mayor Vaus seconded by Councilmember Frank to approve Consent Calendar
Items 1 through 3. Motion carried by the following roll -call vote:
Ayes: Leonard, Frank, Grosch, Mullin, 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. 22-006 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. City's Investment Report as of December 31, 2021
(Mayor Vaus reordered the agenda to hear the following Item after Item #6)
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION:
4. Electing to Become Subject to the California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting
Procedures of the Public Contract Code and Amending Poway Municipal Code, Title 3
(Revenue and Finance), Chapter 3.28 to Provide Informal Bidding Procedures for Public
Projects Pursuant to the California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act
Assistant Director, Maintenance & Operations for Public Works Will Wiley presented the item
along with a PowerPoint presentation. He stated that the item before Council this evening is
for the consideration of a resolution to elect to become subject to the procedures set forth in
the California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act (CUPCCAA) and to consider
amending Chapter 3.28 of the Poway Municipal Code establishing informal bidding
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procedures. He stated the amendments would allow public projects of $60,000 or less to be
awarded by contract without formal bid procedures or Council approval. He added that for
public projects greater than $60,000 but less or equal to $200,000, it would allow for informal
bidding procedures of at least three quotes, with the award of contracts by Council.
Additionally, for all public projects more than $200,000, formal competitive bidding will still be
required, and the contract must be awarded by the Council to the lowest responsible bidder.
The amendments would increase the limit for Public Works projects from $5,000 to the
thresholds outlined by CUPCCAA and extends the informal bit limits for supplies, services,
and equipment to $60,000, amends the cooperative purchasing provisions to allow for
purchases from agencies outside the state and directly off contracts made by agencies not
belonging to cooperative purchasing programs. It also increases the City Manager's signing
authority from less than $50,000 to less than $60,000 with any contract in the amount of
$60,000 or more requiring City Council approval. CUPCCAA will allow staff to quickly and
efficiently administer small routine public works projects leading to more cost-effective use of
public funds.
No speakers.
Motioned by Mayor Vaus, seconded by Deputy Mayor Mullin to adopt Resolution No.
22-007 entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Poway, California,
Electing to Become Subject to the California Uniform Public Construction Cost
Accounting Procedures of the Public Contract Code." Motion carried 5/0.
Motioned by Mayor Vaus, seconded by Deputy Mayor Mullin to adopt Ordinance No.
853 entitled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Poway, California,
Amending Sections 3.28.060, 3.28.070, 3.28.110, 3.28.120 And Adding 3.28.150 to
Chapter 3.28 (Purchasing) of the Poway Municipal Code." Motion carried by the
following roll -call vote:
Ayes: Leonard, Frank, Grosch, Mullin, Vaus
Noes: None
Abstained: None
Absent: None
Disqualified: None
ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION
None.
(Mayor Vaus reordered the agenda to hear the following Item after the Consent Calendar.)
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
5. Post 2020 Census Redistricting Process — Fourth Public Hearing
Mayor Vaus opened the Public Hearing at 7:15 p.m.
City Attorney Alan Fenstermacher stated that he would be presenting on items five and six
together. He noted that item five is the fourth scheduled public hearing and the second public
hearing specific to the draft map. He reminded Council of federal and state requirements for
the map noting that the current map remains in compliance with all legal requirements. He
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reviewed the minimal census changes from 2010 to 2020 as they pertain to the current City
Council district boundaries and stated that the deviations are within federally accepted
standards. He concluded that staff is recommending that Council retain the existing district
map, adopted in 2017, which remains in full compliance with all laws.
Public Comment:
Yuri Bohlen spoke in support of retaining the current district map.
End of Public Comment.
Mayor Vaus closed the Public Hearing at 7:20 p.m.
By consensus, Council directed staff to continue with the process and proceed with the
recommendation as presented.
6. Introduction of Ordinance Adopting the Post 2020 Census Redistricting City Council District
Map
Mayor Vaus opened the Public Hearing at 7:20 p.m.
City Attorney Alan Fenstermacher previously presented the report along with item five. He
noted that item six is the introduction and first reading of an ordinance to adopt the existing
district map as the Poway map for the next 10 years. He added that if adopted tonight, the
ordinance second reading will be scheduled for February 15.
Public Comment:
Yuri Bohlen spoke regarding the current re -districting process specifically in regards to what
he believes to be excessive submissions of draft maps by Poway residents; he recommended
allowing only one draft map per private citizen in future redistricting processes.
Mayor Vaus closed the Public Hearing at 7:23 p.m.
Council discussion ensued.
Motioned by Deputy Mayor Mullin, seconded by Councilmember Leonard to adopt
Ordinance No. 852 entitled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Poway,
California, Adopting Boundaries for City Council Districts Pursuant to the Fair Maps
Act (Government Code 21601 Et Seq.)." Motion carried by the following roll -call vote:
Ayes: Leonard, Frank, Grosch, Mullin, Vaus
Noes: None
Abstained: None
Absent: None
Disqualified: None
(Mayor Vaus reordered the agenda to hear the following Item after Item #4)
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7. Tentative Tract Map 22-001 — Del Norte Professional Office Buildings Condo Conversion; a
request to convert two existing commercial office buildings into office condominiums
Mayor Vaus opened the Public Hearing at 7:24 p.m.
Senior Planner Austin Silva presented the report along with a PowerPoint presentation. He
noted this item is at the request of Strong Entitlement, permitting for a tentative tract map for
an office condominium conversion. He gave the project location, site size, and noted its
surroundings. He stated that the site is developed with two office buildings totaling over 23,000
square feet, housing 19 suites combined between the two buildings which currently lease as
commercial and medical uses. The easterly building was approved and constructed prior to
the City's incorporation and in October of 2004, the City Council approved a development
request to construct the smaller building to the west of the original building. He added this
conversion into office condominiums will allow the suites to be individually sold and owned.
He added that an owner's association will be established making them responsible for
maintenance of common areas such as the parking lot and landscaping. He noted that
although no changes are proposed to the building, the approval of a comprehensive sign
program is required prior to final map approval and no significant exterior changes are
proposed to the site. Driveway improvements may be required if it is found not to meet ADA
standards.
Public Comment:
Terry Strom, owner representative, offered his support to staff and his availability to answer
any questions.
Mayor Vaus closed the Public Hearing at 7:32 p.m.
Council discussion ensued.
Motioned by Mayor Vaus, seconded by Councilmember Leonard to adopt Resolution
No. 22-008 entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City Of Poway, California,
Approving Tentative Tract Map 22-001 for the Conversion of Two Existing Commercial
Office Buildings Into Commercial Office Condominiums; Assessor Parcel Number 275-
461-12." Motion carried 5/0.
STAFF REPORTS
None.
WORKSHOPS:
None.
COUNCIL -INITIATED ITEMS:
None
(Mayor Vaus reordered the agenda to hear the following Item after Public Comment.)
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS and ANNOUNCEMENTS: Pursuant to AB1234 - (G.C.
53232(d))
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Councilmember Grosch reported that his wife's health was well following a recent surgery.
CITY MANAGER ITEMS:
None.
CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS: (Including any public report of any action taken in closed session)
City Attorney Fenstermacher stated, no reportable action from the earlier 6:45 p.m. Special
Closed Session meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:33 p.m.
Carrie Gallagher, CMC
City Clerk
City of Poway, California
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