CITY OF VISTA
CONSOLIDATED MEETING MINUTES
AUGUST 23, 2022
The August 23, 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 Mayor Ritter at 4:30 pm in the City Council Chambers, 200 Civic Center Drive, Vista, California.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT
Mayor Ritter, Deputy Mayor John Franklin
Joe Green, Corinna Contreras, Katie Melendez
RECESS, CALL FOR CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Ritter recessed the meeting at 4:31 p.m. and called a Closed Session for the following:
CS1. Consultation with San Diego County Sheriff's Department personnel concerning threats to public services or facilities, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957. (CC)
RECESS, OPEN SESSION, AND CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Ritter recessed the Closed Session at 5:05 p.m. and called the meeting to order in Open Session at 5:30 p.m. with all members present.
DEPARTMENT REPRESENTATIVES PRESENT
Patrick Johnson City Manager
Walter Chung Acting City Attorney
Amanda Lee Assistant City Manager
Ricardo Lopez Sheriff's Captain
Ned Vander Pol Fire Chief
Kathy Valdez City Clerk
John Conley Director of Community Development and Engineering Larry Vaupel Economic Development Director
Mike Pacheco Recreation and Community Services Director Kuna Muthusamy Public Works Director
Dolores Gascon Human Resources Director
Mike Sylvia Finance Director
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Deputy Mayor Franklin led the Pledge of Allegiance.
BROWN ACT NOTICE
Mayor Ritter 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; however, as noted, Consent Calendar Item C5, University Resident Theatre Association Second Amendment was removed from the agenda by staff, and Public Hearing Item PH2, Camino Largo Residential Development(P21-0300), was removed by the applicant. Both items will be brought back at a future City Council meeting.
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)
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CLOSED SESSION
Acting City Attorney Walter Chung stated there was no reportable action taken in Closed Session.
PRESENTATION
P1. Mayor Ritter presented a proclamation declaring September as "National Preparedness Month" to Fire Chief Ned Vander Pol.
P2. Captain Ricardo Lopez, San Diego County Sheriff's Department, provided a Vista Station Update.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Members Contreras and Melendez registered a "no" vote on Item C8.
MOTION BY GREEN, SECOND BY FRANKLIN, TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING CONSENT CALENDAR.
MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
C1. Adopted City Council Resolution No. 2022-118, entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the Chartered City of Vista, California, authorizing the Mayor to accept a certain offer of dedication that was previously rejected on Map No. 5146." (CC)
C2. Approved the following minutes: August 9, 2022, Consolidated Meeting (CC/CDC/SA/BSD) C3. Adopted the following: 1) City Council Resolution No. 2022-119, entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the Chartered City of Vista, California, approving the Fiscal Year 2021 State Homeland Security Program Funding and amending the Operating Budget for Fiscal Years 2021/22 and 2022/23"; and 2) City Council Resolution No. 2022-120, entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the Chartered City of Vista, California, approving the Fiscal Year 2021 Homeland Security Grant Program Assurances." (CC)
C4. Adopted City Council Resolution No. 2022-121, entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the Chartered City of Vista, California, approving the 2022 Justice Assistance Grant Application and authorizing the City Manager to sign related documents." (CC) C5. This item was removed from the agenda.
C6. Adopted the following: 1) City Council Resolution No. 2022-122, entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the Chartered City of Vista, California, approving a Letter of Agreement between the City of Vista and the Vista City Employees Association and repealing the provisions of any resolutions in conflict herewith"; 2) City Council Resolution No. 2022-123, entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the Chartered City of Vista, California, approving a Letter of Agreement between the City of Vista and the Vista Firefighters Association and repealing the provisions of any resolutions in conflict herewith"; 3) City Council Resolution No. 2022-124, entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the Chartered City of Vista, California, approving a Letter of Agreement between the City of Vista and the Vista City Maintenance Association and repealing the provisions of any resolutions in conflict herewith"; 4) City Council Resolution No. 2022-125, entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the Chartered City of Vista, California, amending the Management and Confidential Employee Compensation Plan and repealing the provisions of any resolutions in conflict herewith"; and 5) City Council Resolution No. 2022-126, 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." (CC)
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C7. Adopted City Council Resolution No. 2022-127, entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the Chartered City of Vista, California, appointing Walter Chung as City Attorney." (CC) C8. Adopted City Council Ordinance No. 2022-13, entitled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the Chartered City of Vista, California, approving an amendment to Chapter 18.28 of the Development Code related to a single-room occupancy hotel use." (CC) (Vote:3-2, Contreras and Melendez opposed)
PUBLIC HEARING
PH1. FIRE INSPECTION FEE ADJUSTMENT (CC)
Mayor Ritter opened the Public Hearing.
Fire Chief Ned Vander Pol provided the staff report.
MOTION BY RITTER, SECOND BY FRANKLIN, TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPT CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2022-128, ENTITLED "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CHARTERED
CITY OF VISTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A FIRE INSPECTION FEE
SCHEDULE ADJUSTMENT TO RECOVER COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PROVIDING ASSEMBLY BILL 38 PROPERTY INSPECTIONS AND AMENDING THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEARS 2021/22 AND 2022/23." MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
PH2. CAMINO LARGO RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (P21-0300) (CC) The applicant requested that the City Council continue this item to a future meeting.
PH3. MELROSE WAY 15-LOT SUBDIVISION (CC)
Mayor Ritter opened the Public Hearing.
Community Development Director John Conley introduced Associate Planner Raffi Mangassarian who provided the staff report.
Applicant representative Erin Piotrowski presented the project.
The following members of the public voiced their opinions in opposition of the project:
Lorren Etienne Betty Randolph Linnea Humble Chris Manier The following members of the public voiced their opinions in favor of the project:
Amanda Olivas Maria Martin Ben Williams
City Council Members discussed the following:
• Secondary emergency access road, the condition of the road, and the ability of emergency vehicles to traverse it
• The density of the project, the density/use of other properties in the area, and the need for housing
• Additional Dwelling Units (ADUs) would be allowed by right under State law • Interest in conducting a traffic study of the area 3 CONSOLIDATED MINUTES
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MOTION BY FRANKLIN, SECOND BY GREEN, TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPT CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2022-129, ENTITLED "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CHARTERED
CITY OF VISTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A MITIGATION NEGATIVE
DECLARATION AND MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING
PROGRAM PREPARED FOR A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT, ZONE
CHANGE, AND TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP INCLUDING A DENSITY BONUS FOR A 15-LOT SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION LOCATED AT 1205 MELROSE WAY (APNs 166-184-10-00, 166-184- 09-00 AND 166-183-17-00)"; 2) ADOPT CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2022-130, ENTITLED "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CHARTERED CITY OF VISTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A GENERAL
PLAN AMENDMENT AND TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP INCLUDING A DENSITY BONUS FOR A 15-LOT SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION LOCATED AT 1205 MELROSE WAY (APNs 166-184-10- 00, 166-184-09-00, AND 166-183-17-00)"; AND 3) INTRODUCE AND ADOPT CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE No. 2022-14, ENTITLED "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CHARTERED CITY OF VISTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A ZONE CHANGE FROM THE E-1 ESTATES ZONE TO THE R-1 RESIDENTIAL ZONE ON THREE PARCELS LOCATED AT 1205 MELROSE WAY (APNs 166-184-10-00, 166-184-09-00, AND 166-183-17-00)."
MOTION CARRIED 4-1 (MELENDEZ OPPOSED).
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Michael Saldana, Vista Firefighters Association, thanked the City Council for approving the addition of a fire inspector position.
REMARKS
City Council Members thanked the citizens for their participation in the meeting.
Mayor Ritter made the following announcements:
• The Vista Sheriff's Station is hosting a free car seat inspection this Friday, August 26, from 9 am to 1 pm here in the Civic Center parking lot. No registration is required. • The Vista Sheriff's Station is also hosting a Guns for Gift Cards event this Sunday, August 28 from 9 am to 2 pm at the Vista Traffic Court parking lot. Participants can turn in their unwanted gun for a gift card.
• On Thursday, September 1 from 10 am to 12 noon, the Veterans Village of San Diego will host an Information Table at the Vista Library. The public is welcome. • Congratulations to the Vista Girls Softball 8 Under for taking first place at the SoCal "C" District and State tournaments. The players are LaCalianna Garrett #43, Skylar Burnette #22, Kennedy Torres #19, Mia Hernandez #3, Amalia Richcreek#13, Taty Corcuera #99, Gwen Anderson #94, Alana McKean #11, Aliah Barrera#20, Ary Ponce#15, Sophia O'Neal #7, Charlotte Cleghorn #1, and Peyton Jo Allen #27.
• I'd like to recognize the urgent care centers that have been providing care for my dog: SurgiPet Urgent Care and Veterinary Emergency Group.
Councilmember Contreras reminded everyone of her weekly trash pick-up walk on Wednesday at 8:00 am starting at Luz Duran Park and announced that she is the Chair of NCTD's Rail Safety and Community Enhancement Committee.
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Councilmember Melendez stated she is excited about the opportunity to serve as the alternate on the Clean Energy Alliance Board of Directors and announced that she and Councilmember Green will be sworn in at the meeting on August 25, 2022.
City Manager Johnson made the following announcements:
• The Vista Library and City Hall will be closed on Labor Day, Monday, September 2. Residential trash will be delayed one day that week.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Ritter adjourned the meeting at 8:32 pm.
Kat y Valdez, City ler
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