VISTA CITY COUNCIL (CC) BUENA SANITATION DISTRICT (BSD) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC)
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE VISTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (SA) JOINT POWERS FINANCING AUTHORITY (JPFA)
CITY OF VISTA
CONSOLIDATED MEETING MINUTES
MAY 10, 2022
The May 10, 2022, Regular Meeting of the City Council of the Chartered City of Vista, the Community Development Commission of the City of Vista, the Buena Sanitation District, and the Successor Agency to the Vista Redevelopment Agency, was called to order by Deputy Mayor Franklin at 5:32 pm in the City Council Chambers, 200 Civic Center Drive, Vista, California.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT
Deputy Mayor John Franklin,
Joe Green, Corinna Contreras, Katie Melendez
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT
Mayor Judy Ritter
DEPARTMENT REPRESENTATIVES PRESENT
Patrick Johnson City Manager
Walter Chung Assistant City Attorney
Amanda Lee Assistant City Manager
Ricardo Lopez Sheriff’s Captain
Ned Vander Pol Fire Chief
Kathy Valdez City Clerk
John Conley Community Development and Engineering Director Larry Vaupel Economic Development Director
Kuna Muthusamy Public Works Director
Dolores Gascon Human Resources Director
Mike Sylvia Finance Director
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Melendez led the Pledge of Allegiance.
BROWN ACT NOTICE
Deputy Mayor Franklin stated that, due to convening simultaneous meetings, the Buena Sanitation District Board Members will receive compensation of $147.75 for the District meeting.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
City Manager Johnson stated there are no changes to the agenda.
PRESENTATION
P1. Deputy Mayor Franklin and the City Council members recognized the graduates of the Spring 2022 Vista Leadership Academy.
P2. Deputy Mayor Franklin and the City Council members presented a proclamation declaring May 15, 2022, to May 21, 2022, to be “Public Works Week” in the City of Vista to Public Works Director Kuna Muthusamy.
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2 CONSENT CALENDAR
Deputy Mayor Franklin announced that Item C3, EDCO Franchise Agreement and Ordinance Amendments, is being removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion by Councilmember Green.
MOTION BY MELENDEZ, SECOND BY GREEN, TO APPROVE THE
FOLLOWING CONSENT CALENDAR.
MOTION CARRIED 4-0 (RITTER ABSENT)
C1. Received the March 2022 check register. (CC)
C2. Approve the following minutes: April 26, 2022, Consolidated Meeting (CC/CDC/SA/BSD) April 20, 2022, Special Meeting (CC)
April 19, 2022, Special Workshop Meeting (CC)
C3. Deputy Mayor Franklin announced that this item was removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion.
C4. Adopted City Council Resolution No. 2022-65, entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the Chartered City of Vista, California, proclaiming the termination of a local emergency.” (CC)
C5. Adopted City Council Resolution No. 2022-66, entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the Chartered City of Vista, California, approving the first amendment to the contract with Mikhail Ogawa Engineering, Inc. for as-needed property inspections; stormwater and fats, oil and grease (FOG)”; and adopted Buena Sanitation District Resolution No. 2022-11, entitled “A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Buena Sanitation District of the City of Vista, California, approving the first amendment to the contract with Mikhail Ogawa Engineering, Inc. for as-needed property inspections; stormwater and fats, oil and grease (FOG).” (CC)
C6. Adopted City Council Resolution No. 2022-67, entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the Chartered City of Vista, California, approving the agreement with West Coast Arborists, Inc. for street tree maintenance services.” (CC)
C7. Introduced and adopted City Council Ordinance No. 2022-7, entitled “An Ordinance of the City Council of the Chartered City of Vista, California, relinquishing enforcement authority of the Mobilehome Parks Act and the Special Occupancy Parks Act to the California Department of Housing and Community Development.” (CC)
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION
C3. EDCO FRANCHISE AGREEMENT AND ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS (CC) Councilmember Green stated he pulled the item to highlight this is a State mandated program and that EDCO developed an organic waste digester that now turns organic waste into fuel for their vehicles.
MOTION BY GREEN, SECOND BY FRANKLIN, TO INTRODUCE AND ADOPT CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE NO. 2022-6, ENTITLED “AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CHARTERED CITY OF VISTA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 13.15 OF THE VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO MANDATORY ORGANIC WASTE DISPOSAL REDUCTION”; ADOPT
CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2022-63, ENTITLED “A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CHARTERED CITY OF VISTA,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CITY COUNCIL POLICY NO. 100-19 FOR
MOTION CONTINUED ON FOLLOWING PAGE
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3 MOTION CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE
RECOVERED ORGANIC WASTE PRODUCTS AND RECYCLED-CONTENT
PAPER”; AND ADOPT CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2022-64,
ENTITLED “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CHARTERED
CITY OF VISTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO
THE FIRST AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF VISTA AND EDCO DISPOSAL CORPORATION FOR SOLID WASTE
COLLECTION SERVICES.”
MOTION CARRIED 4-0 (RITTER ABSENT)
Deputy Mayor Franklin announced that, if there were no objections, item D3, Outdoor Smoking Ban at Dining Establishments, would be taken next.
D3. OUTDOOR SMOKING BAN AT DINING ESTABLISHMENTS (CC)
Councilmember Contreras introduced the item.
The following individuals spoke in support of an outdoor dining smoking ban:
Maria Lopez Gena Knutson, Vista Community Clinic Yael Castillo Damian Sanchez Jennifer Gill, Vista Community Clinic
City Council Members and staff discussed the following:
• Many businesses voluntarily prohibit smoking on patios; seems to be support for smoke-free dining
• Seconded hand smoke is harmful and a concern to many people • The Vista Municipal Code has a provision for no smoking within 20 feet of windows and doors, but there is a loophole when it comes to outdoor dining areas • Should focus on dining areas, not bars and breweries that don’t have kitchens • Smoking is harmful to youth; some breweries are family friendly
MOTION BY CONTRERAS, SECOND BY GREEN TO DIRECT STAFF TO
DRAFT AN ORDINANCE WITH PROPOSED CHANGES TO MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 8.12 TO INCLUDE CITY-WIDE SMOKE-FREE OUTDOOR DINING.
VOTE: 4-0 (RITTER ABSENT)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PH1. 2023 REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM UPDATE (CC) Deputy Mayor Franklin opened the Public Hearing.
Finance Director Sylvia introduced Budget Manager Sara Taylor who provided the staff report.
City Council Members thanked staff for the informative report.
MOTION BY GREEN, SECOND BY MELENDEZ, TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING AND TO ADOPT CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2022-68, ENTITLED “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CHARTERED
CITY OF VISTA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE TRANSNET LOCAL STREET IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEARS 2023
THROUGH 2027.”
MOTION CARRIED 4-0 (RITTER ABSENT)
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4 PH2. SMALL LOT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS (P22-0018) (CC) Deputy Mayor Franklin opened the Public Hearing.
Community Development Director Conley introduced Deputy Director Patsy Chow who provided the staff report.
City Council Members and staff discussed the following:
• The proposed changes will offer more opportunities for home buyers • Requiring five parking spaces per unit and parking in garage seems excessive; consider lowering to three parking spaces per unit
• Staff recommended that if the parking requirements are changed, that they match the existing condominium requirements of a total of four spaces per unit; eliminating the restriction on parking in the garage and distinguishing between resident and guest parking • CC&Rs or maintenance agreements will be required
MOTION BY GREEN, SECOND BY CONTRERAS, TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING AND TO ADOPT CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2022-69, ENTITLED “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CHARTERED
CITY OF VISTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR AN ORDINANCE CREATING CHAPTER 18.33 OF THE VISTA
DEVELOPMENT CODE REGARDING SMALL LOT RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS”; AND INTRODUCE AND ADOPT CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE NO. 2022-8, ENTITLED “AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CHARTERED CITY OF VISTA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 18.33 OF THE DEVELOPMENT CODE REGARDING
SMALL LOT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS” WITH THE FOLLOWING MODIFICATION: CHANGE SECTION 18.33.040.J TO READ “PARKING: FOUR SPACES PER UNIT”.
MOTION CARRIED 4-0 (RITTER ABSENT)
DISCUSSION
D1. FISCAL YEARS 2022/23 & 2023/24 CAPITAL PROJECT OVERVIEW (CC/BSD/CDC) Finance Director Sylvia introduced Budget Manager Sara Taylor who provided the staff report.
Suzanne Hume, CleanEarth4Kids, stated her concerns about synthetic turf and related health hazards.
City Council Members and staff discussed the following:
• Funding allocated for housing is for a specific project and will assist the project in being more competitive in securing other funding
• The pedestrian improvements are greatly needed
• The Skate Park shade structure will be a great improvement • The electronic vehicle charging stations will be designed for City fleet and the general public, there will be multiple locations
• The traffic signal at Bobier and Calle Jules is a very important safety improvement; the roundabout at Oak and Foothill will also improve safety
RECEIVE A REPORT ON THE DRAFT FISCAL YEARS 2022/23 & 2023/24
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET PREPARATION AND PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF.
VOTE: NO VOTE
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5 D2. FISCAL YEAR 2021/22 THIRD QUARTER FINANCIAL REPORT (CC/BSD) Finance Director Sylvia provided the staff report.
City Council Members thanked staff for their presentation.
MOTION BY FRANKLIN, SECOND BY GREEN, TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE FISCAL YEAR 2021/22 THIRD QUARTER FINANCIAL REPORT AND
ADOPT CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2022-70, ENTITLED “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CHARTERED CITY OF
VISTA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEARS 2021/22 AND 2022/23”; AND ADOPT CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-71, ENTITLED “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CHARTERED CITY OF VISTA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
THE CITY-WIDE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION INDEX, AND
REPEALING THE PROVISIONS OF ANY RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH”.
VOTE: 4-0 (RITTER ABSENT)
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Suzanne Hume, CleanEarth4Kids, discussed her concerns about the use of pesticides in the City’s parks, as well as concerns about second and third hand smoke.
John Bottorff, CleanEarth4Kids, discussed his concerns about secondhand smoke and the need to protect employees from exposure.
REMARKS
Councilmember Contreras reminded the audience about her weekly trash pick-up event on Wednesdays at 9:00 am at Luz Duran Park.
Councilmember Green gave a shout out to staff and to the new City of Vista Ambassadors. They are “boots on the ground” and around to greet and assist the citizens of Vista.
City Manager Johnson made the following announcement:
• The primary election is on June 7; therefore, election signs are allowed beginning May 2 and can remain for 35 days. More information regarding election signs is found in both the Vista Municipal and Development Codes.
• The library is now open seven days a week. While at the library, you will notice exterior improvements, which include removal of decaying wood overhangs and support columns, replacement of exterior lights with LED’s, painting of the exterior walls and handrails, and installation of canopies over entrances.
• SDG&E is completing undergrounding electrical work on the Pala Vista Park Project this week. An outage in the area is scheduled for Friday, May 20 at 10 pm and could affect the area for up to eight hours; those affected will be notified. • The City is hiring for several full-time positions as well as summer jobs. More information is available at CityoVista.com.
Deputy Mayor Franklin made the following announcements:
• Broadway’s Tony Award-Winning ‘Best Musical’, Memphis the Musical will be at the Moonlight beginning tomorrow through May 28. Tickets can be purchased at our VisTix office or online at moonlightstage.com.
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6 •Parents Night Out is this weekend, Saturday, May 14 from 5pm to 9pm for children aged 5 to
12.To register call Recreation & Community Services, visit our website, or visit the VisTix office. The cost is $15 per child.
•City staff will provide an update on its Strategic Plan to Address Homelessness tomorrow at 5 pm at North County Lifeline, 200 Michigan Avenue, Vista. The update is open to the public. •The City is excited to introduce our Clean and Safe Program. The Clean and Safe team is composed of four ambassadors who will be the eyes and ears of Downtown Vista, Paseo Santa Fe, and Vista Village every Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 10pm.
Ambassadors will help visitors with directions and information, incident reporting, outreach, and clean up. They will also provide information regarding local social service providers and service referrals to those experiencing homelessness.
ADJOURNMENT
Deputy Mayor Franklin adjourned the meeting at 8:20 pm. ____________________________________
Kathy Valdez, City Clerk
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