MCUP24-0001-Lighted Recreational (Pickleball) Court

The City of Poway has initiated a minor infrastructure project under solicitation number MCUP24-0001 to approve the use of four existing light poles for illumination on a pickleball court located at 13607 Via Serena, Poway, California. This project is classified as an accessory structure on a single-family residential lot and has been granted a categorical exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Section 15303(e), which permits minor alterations to land and lighting in such settings without requiring a full environmental review. The work involves activation of lighting on pre-existing poles to enable evening recreational use, with no new construction, expansion, or significant changes to the property. Administrative approval was finalized with the signing of a Notice of Exemption on August 19, 2025, and the document was officially filed with the San Diego County Clerk on August 22, 2025, accompanied by required supporting materials including a certified exemption finding, a copy of the previously paid $50 Fish & Wildlife County Administrative Fee, and a No Effect Determination from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. The project does not involve federal contracting mechanisms, as no FAR clauses, federal accounting data, payment office details, contract type specifications, or procurement evaluation factors are present. Funding and oversight are entirely local, with the City of Poway serving as both the lead agency and approving authority. Point of contact for the project is Jazmin Sanchez, Assistant Planner, who is responsible for implementation and compliance. All deliverables are confined to the site, with physical inspections and administrative acceptance occurring at the property and through county filing procedures. No formal contract value, pricing structure, delivery schedule, or performance metrics are outlined, as the action constitutes a ministerial approval rather than a competitive procurement or formal contract award.