2022 06-21CITY OF POWAY
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
June 21, 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;
Director of Public Works Eric Heidemann; Director of Community Services Audrey Denham; Fire
Chief Jeff Chumbley; Captain Karla Menzies, 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, Council member/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
Recognition of Nancee Prast, Retiring Sheriff Senior Volunteer Patrol Member
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PUBLIC COMMENT
Yuri Bohlen spoke regarding limited hours of services at the Mickey Cafagna Community Center
and requested consideration of expanded hours for senior services.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motioned by Deputy Mayor Mullin, seconded by Councilmember Grosch to approve
Consent Calendar Items 1 through 9. Motion carried 510 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. Approval of the May 3, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
3. Adoption of Resolution No. 22-036 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) to Continue the Existence of a Local
Emergency Global Pandemic"
4. Adoption of Resolution No. 22-037 entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Poway, California, Calling for the Holding of a General Municipal Election to be held on
Tuesday, November 8, 2022, for the Election of Certain Officers as Required by the Provisions
of the Laws of the State of California relating to General Law Cities;"
Adoption of Resolution No. 22-038 entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Poway, California, Requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Diego to
Consolidate a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, with the
Statewide General Election to be held that date pursuant to §10403 of the Elections Code;
and
Adoption of Resolution No. 22-039 entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Poway, California, Adopting Regulations for Candidates for Elective Office Pertaining to
Candidates Statements Submitted to the Voters at an Election to be held on Tuesday,
November 8, 2022."
5. Acceptance of Vehicle Maintenance Garage Roll -up Door Replacement Project; Bid No. 21-
018 with SWCS, Inc., as Complete
6. Award of Contract to Statewide Stripes, Inc., for the 2022-2023 Citywide Striping Project;
Bid No. 22-012
7. Award of Contract to American Asphalt South, Inc., for the 2022-2023 Street Maintenance
Project; Bid No. 22-013
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8. Acceptance of the Traffic Signal Controller Upgrades Project; Bid No. 21-011 with Siemens
Mobility, Inc. as Complete
9. Acceptance of the Boulder Mountain Reservoirs No. 1 and 2 Rehabilitation Project; Bid No.
21-009 with Advanced Industrial Services, Inc. as Complete
Mayor Vaus reordered the agenda to hear Item 19, Creation of Poway ALERT (Alert Law
Enforcement, Report Threats) system toll -free hotline 855-56-ALERT following the
Consent Calendar, followed by Item 18, Pre -Development Conference (PDC) 22-0003, a
request for review of a proposal to approve a Specific Plan, Zone Change, Zoning
Ordinance Amendment, General Plan Amendment and a Tentative Tract Map with
associated Development Review to construct 64 new residences with recreational
amenities and preserve one locally designated historic home on approximately 11
acres located at 12623, 12624, 12650, 12702 Oak Knoll Road and six additional vacant
parcels in the RS-7 zone, at this juncture.
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
None.
ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Items 10 — 16 - Resolutions Establishing Assessments for Poway Landscape Maintenance
Districts 19-1 83-1 86-1, 86-2, 86-3, 87-1 and the Poway Lighting District.
Mayor Vaus opened the public hearings for Items 10 through 16 at 8:45 p.m.
Senior Management Analyst Izzy Murguia presented the report along with a PowerPoint
presentation for Items 10 through 16. Mr. Murguia explained that revenues are comprised of three
components which are assessments, general benefit contribution and interest revenue. Mr.
Murguia reported that the services within Landscape Maintenance Districts and the Poway
Lighting District will remain at their current levels.
Mayor Vaus closed the public hearings for Items 10 through 16 at 8:48 p.m.
10. Adoption of Resolution Establishing Assessments for Poway Landscape Maintenance District
19-1 to be Collected on the San Diego County Property Tax Roll for Fiscal Year 2022-23
No speakers.
Motioned by Mayor Vaus, seconded by Deputy Mayor Mullin to adopt Resolution No.
22-040 entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Poway, California,
Establishing Assessments for Poway Landscape Maintenance District 19-1 to be
Collected on the San Diego County Property Tax Roll for Fiscal Year 2022-2023". Motion
carried unanimously.
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11. Adoption of Resolution Establishing Assessments for Poway Landscape Maintenance District
83-1 to be Collected on the San Diego County Property Tax Roll for Fiscal Year 2022-23
No speakers.
Motioned by Mayor Vaus, seconded by Deputy Mayor Mullin to adopt Resolution No.
22-041 entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Poway, California,
Establishing Assessments for Poway Landscape Maintenance District 83-1 to be
Collected on the San Diego County Property Tax Roll for Fiscal Year 2022-2023". Motion
carried unanimously.
12. Adoption of Resolution Establishing Assessments for Poway Landscape Maintenance District
86-1 to be Collected on the San Diego County Property Tax Roll for Fiscal Year 2022-23
No speakers.
Motioned by Mayor Vaus, seconded by Deputy Mayor Mullin to adopt Resolution No.
22-042 entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Poway, California,
Establishing Assessments for Poway Landscape Maintenance District 86-1 to be
Collected on the San Diego County Property Tax Roll for Fiscal Year 2022-2023". Motion
carried unanimously.
13. Adoption of Resolution Establishing Assessments for Poway Landscape Maintenance District
86-2 to be Collected on the San Diego County Property Tax Roll for Fiscal Year 2022-23
No speakers.
Motioned by Mayor Vaus, seconded by Deputy Mayor Mullin to adopt Resolution No.
22-043 entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Poway, California,
Establishing Assessments for Poway Landscape Maintenance District 86-2 to be
Collected on the San Diego County Property Tax Roll for Fiscal Year 2022-2023". Motion
carried unanimously.
14. Adoption of Resolution Establishing Assessments for Poway Landscape Maintenance District
86-3 to be Collected on the San Diego County Property Tax Roll for Fiscal Year 2022-23
No speakers.
Motioned by Mayor Vaus, seconded by Deputy Mayor Mullin to adopt Resolution No.
22-044 entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Poway, California,
Establishing Assessments for Poway Landscape Maintenance District 86-3 to be
Collected on the San Diego County Property Tax Roll for Fiscal Year 2022-2023". Motion
carried unanimously.
15. Adoption of Resolution Establishing Assessments for Poway Landscape Maintenance District
87-1 to be Collected on the San Diego County Property Tax Roll for Fiscal Year 2022-23
No speakers.
Motioned by Mayor Vaus, seconded by Deputy Mayor Mullin to adopt Resolution No.
22-045 entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Poway, California,
Establishing Assessments for Poway Landscape Maintenance District 87-1 to be
Collected on the San Diego County Property Tax Roll for Fiscal Year 2022-2023". Motion
carried unanimously.
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16. Adoption of Resolution Establishing Assessments for Poway Lighting District to be Collected
on the San Diego County Property Tax Roll for Fiscal Year 2022-23
No speakers.
Motioned by Mayor Vaus, seconded by Deputy Mayor Mullin to adopt Resolution No.
22-046 entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Poway, California,
Establishing Assessments for Poway Lighting District to be Collected on the San Diego
County Property Tax Roll for Fiscal Year 2022-2023". Motion carried unanimously.
17. Proposed Fiscal Year 2022-23 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program
Mayor Vaus opened the Public Hearing at 8:50 p.m.
Director of Finance Aaron Beanan presented the item along with a PowerPoint presentation.
He reviewed the long-range forecast and discussed several Council actions that have
positively impacted the long-range forecast including the approval of six -year agreements with
the City's labor groups, issuance of pension obligation bonds, updates to ambulance fees,
and a new five year contract for law enforcement services with the San Diego County Sheriff's
Department. Expenditures not included in the forecast include costs related to maintaining
aging infrastructure due to the fact we do not yet know the scope, cost, or timing of these
future projects. Mr. Beanan provided an overview of the proposed budget by fund. He
reviewed both new program and project requests, as well as new personnel requests for next
fiscal year.
City Engineer Melody Rocco presented the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Capital Improvement
Program with a PowerPoint presentation. She discussed the completion of 14 projects over
the last year and spoke regarding 49 active and proposed projects by fund type and estimated
costs.
John Couvrette, Budget Review Committee Chair, provided a brief overview summarizing the
Budget Review Committee process and observations for the fiscal year 2022-23 budget.
Public Comment:
Peter Neild via teleconference, discussed the possibility of providing additional information
about water and sewer usage to citizens, as well as looking into power generation such as
solar.
End of Public Comment.
Mayor Vaus closed the Public Hearing at 9:24 p.m.
Council discussion ensued.
Motioned by Deputy Mayor Mullin, seconded by Councilmember Grosch to adopt
Resolution No. 22-047 entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Poway,
California, Approving Changes to the City of Poway Position Classification Plan, the
City of Poway Management/Confidential Salary Schedule, and the City of Poway Non -
Safety Salary Schedule". Motion carried unanimously.
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Motioned by Deputy Mayor Mullin, seconded by Councilmember Grosch to adopt
Resolution No. 22-048 entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Poway,
California, Approving and Adopting the Annual Operating Budget and Capital
Improvement Program for the Fiscal Year 2022-23 and Appropriating Funds." Motion
carried unanimously.
Motioned by Deputy Mayor Mullin, seconded by Councilmember Grosch to adopt
Resolution No. 22-049 entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Poway,
California, Adopting an Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2023."
Motion carried unanimously.
STAFF REPORTS:
18. Pre -Development Conference (PDC) 22-0003, a request for review of a proposal to approve
a Specific Plan, Zone Change, Zoning Ordinance Amendment, General Plan Amendment and
a Tentative Tract Map with associated Development Review to construct 64 new residences
with recreational amenities and preserve one locally designated historic home on
approximately 11 acres located at 12623, 12624, 12650, 12702 Oak Knoll Road and six
additional vacant parcels in the RS-7 zone
Deputy Mayor Mullin announced having a business relationship with the applicant resulting in
a conflict of interest. He departed the dais at 7:23 p.m.
Director of Development Services Bob Manis presented the item along with a PowerPoint
presentation. He noted this item is advisory only and stated a formal application has not yet
been submitted. Mr. Manis added that Council will not be asked to make decisions on the
matter this evening and added the plans presented tonight are conceptual in nature. He
provided details on site location, size, zoning, density, access, setbacks, parking, floor plans
and project surroundings including public facilities. He discussed four existing home sites
which are located on the property and noted their inclusion on the Poway Historic Site list. Mr.
Manis noted both builder and City requirements if the project was to move forward.
Applicant Ryan Green, San Diego Division President with Lennar Homes, provided a
PowerPoint presentation.
Public Comment
The following citizens spoke in favor of the development: Jason Switzer, Jen Urena, Vivian
Thomas, Ciara Trujillo, Shannon Sellers, and Adrienne Wilson.
The following citizens spoke in opposition to the development: Bethany Trainor, Val Trainor,
Kathleen Wright, Ann Tipps, Gary Tipps, (submitted speaker slip, but did not speak) Dee Scott
and Hiram Soto.
The following speakers spoke with a neutral stance on the development: Yuri Bohlen, Utpal
Parikh, and via teleconference, Pete Neild.
End of Public Comment.
Council discussion ensued. Council commented positively that the proposed project is single
family homes, and the developer is not proposing to use state density laws that would allow
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even more units. Additional Council discussion included the possibility of relocating trails
behind the homes, incorporating the existing historical home into a park, negative impacts to
existing residents specific to reduced rear setbacks, the close proximity of new home location
to existing homes, options for higher walls, sound barriers, and preservation of trees were
discussed, concerns over hillside grading of the Interpretive Center, lack of variety of floor
plans and fagade, concerns over Roca Grande easement access and legal rights of existing
residents, options for a secondary entry, and Sacramento's push for more housing that has
resulted in lack of local control over housing development.
City Council provided input and direction; no action was taken.
Deputy Mayor Mullin returned to the dais at 8:45 p.m.
WORKSHOPS
None.
COUNCIL -INITIATED ITEMS:
19. Creation of Poway ALERT (Alert Law Enforcement, Report Threats) system toll -free hotline
855-56-ALERT
Mayor Vaus presented the item. He spoke regarding behavioral warning signs of perpetrators
of mass casualties which often go unreported to law enforcement. He discussed the prior
implementation of the Poway Unified School District tip line created to report incidents which
could jeopardize schools and student safety. He noted the tip line is operated in conjunction
with the San Diego Sheriff's Department and Poway Unified School District. The item before
Council tonight proposes a six-month trial period of a 24/7 City-wide alert system for the
anonymous reporting of concerns regarding planned acts of violence or for the reporting of
individuals who may show signs of being a danger to themselves or others. He added, all
messages would immediately be transferred to the Sheriff's Department for service and noted
this program is not intended to replace 9-1-1 for emergencies.
Public Comment:
Peter Neild via teleconference voiced his support for the Poway ALERT system and inquired
on protocols to address mental health issues.
End of Public Comment.
Council discussion ensued with consensus in support of the program, and clarification was
made that this hotline is not intended to be used for reports of imminent danger, those calls
should continue to go to 9-1-1.
Consensus reached by City Council to adopt Resolution No. 22-035 entitled, "A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Poway, California, Supporting SB-1338,
Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) Court Program." Motion
carried unanimously.
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COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS and ANNOUNCEMENTS: Pursuant to AB1234 - (G.C.
53232(d))
Deputy Mayor Mullin reported having supported the Poway Firefighter's by attending the
Demolition Derby at the fair; he noted teamwork and comradery within the Department made for
a fun day.
CITY MANAGER ITEMS
None.
CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS (Including any public report of any action taken in closed session)
None.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:53 p.m.
Carrie Gallagher, CIVIC
City Clerk
City of Poway, California
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