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
JUNE 27, 2023
The June 27, 2023, 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 Franklin at 4:30 pm in the City Council Chambers, 200 Civic Center Drive, Vista, California.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT
Mayor John Franklin, Deputy Mayor Corinna Contreras
Joe Green, Dan O’Donnell, Katie Melendez
RECESS, CALL FOR CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Franklin recessed the meeting at 4:31 p.m. and called for a Closed Session for the following:
CS1. Conference with labor negotiators as follows, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6: (CC)
Agency Representatives: John Conley, City Manager Walter Chung, City Attorney
Dolores Gascon, Human Resources Director
Anna Semenov, Principal Human Resources Analyst
Roy Palmer, Interim Fire Chief
Employee Organization: Vista Chief Officers Association (VCOA)
CS2. Conference with labor negotiators as follows, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6: (CC) Agency Representatives: John Conley, City Manager
Walter Chung, City Attorney
Dolores Gascon, Human Resources Director
Anna Semenov, Principal Human Resources Analyst
Roy Palmer, Interim Fire Chief
Employee Organization: Vista Fire Fighters Association, Local 4107 (VFFA)
RECESS, OPEN SESSION, AND CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Franklin recessed the Closed Session at 5:31 p.m. and called the meeting to order in Open Session at 5:36 p.m. with all members present.
DEPARTMENT REPRESENTATIVES PRESENT
Walter Chung City Attorney
John Conley City Manager
John Boyce Sheriff’s Captain
Roy Palmer Interim Fire Chief
Kathy Valdez City Clerk
Greg Mayer Acting Engineering Department Director
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2 Patsy Chow Acting Community Development Director
Dolores Gascon Human Resources Director
Larry Vaupel Economic Development Director
Mike Pacheco Recreation and Community Services Director Kuna Muthusamy Public Works Director
Mike Sylvia Finance Director
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Melendez led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION
Pastor Frank Keeler, Lifeway Baptist Church, provided the invocation.
BROWN ACT NOTICE
City Clerk Kathy Valdez 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 John Conley stated there are no changes to the agenda.
PRESENTATION
P1. The Mayor and the City Council members presented a proclamation to Assistant City Clerk Claire Lopez declaring July 28, 2023, as Claire Lopez Day in the City of Vista in recognition of her upcoming retirement.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Franklin announced that Items C5, Adobe Estates Drive “Kites Over Vista” Approval; Item C9, City Council Agenda Order of Business; and Item C14, Purchase Agreement for 536 Matagual Drive, Vista, CA, are being removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion.
MOTION BY CONTRERAS, SECOND BY GREEN, TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING CONSENT CALENDAR.
MOTION CARRIED: 5-0
C1. Received and filed attached Treasurer’s Cash Report for the month ending April 30, 2023. (CC)
C2. Approved the following minutes: June 13, 2023, Consolidated Meeting (CC/CDC/SA/BSD)
C3. Adopted City Council Resolution No. 2023-109, entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the Chartered City of Vista, California, approving an agreement with Statewide Stripes, Inc. for Citywide striping and marking services.” (CC)
C4. Adopted City Council Resolution No. 2023-110, entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the Chartered City of Vista, California, approving an agreement with Portillo Concrete, Inc. for sidewalk, curb and gutter restoration services.” (CC)
C5. Mayor Franklin announced that this item was removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion.
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3 C6. Adopted City Council Resolution No. 2023-112, 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.” (CC)
C7. Adopted City Council Resolution No. 2023-113, entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the Chartered City of Vista, California, approving the Vista Annex to the San Diego County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan 2023.” (CC)
C8. Confirmed the Mayor’s youth appointments to various commissions. (CC)
C9. Mayor Franklin announced that this item was removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion.
C10. Adopted City Council Resolution No. 2023-115, entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the Chartered City of Vista, California, first amendment to the agreement with Exodus Recovery, Inc. to provide a licensed clinical social worker.” (CC)
C11. Adopted City Council Resolution No. 2023-116, entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the Chartered City of Vista, California, authorizing the submittal of application for San Diego County’s Community Enhancement Program.” (CC)
C12. Adopted City Council Resolution No. 2023-117, entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the Chartered City of Vista, California, approving the Fiscal Years 2023/24 & 2024/25 Operating Budget”; adopted Buena Sanitation District Resolution No. 2023-5, entitled “A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Buena Sanitation District, approving the Fiscal Years 2023/24 & 2024/25 Operating Budget”; adopted Community Development Commission Resolution No. 2023-3, entitled “A Resolution of the Community Development Commission of the City of Vista, California, approving the Fiscal Years 2023/24 & 2024/25 Operating Budget”; adopted City Council Resolution No. 2023-118, 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”; adopted City Council Resolution No. 2023-119, 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”; adopted City Council Resolution No. 2023-120, 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”; adopted City Council Resolution No. 2023-121, 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 adopted City Council Resolution No. 2023-122, 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/BSD/CDC)
C13. Adopted City Council Resolution No. 2023-123, entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the Chartered City of Vista, California, awarding a contract to SCI Consulting Group for Cannabis Equity Assessment services.” (CC)
C14. Mayor Franklin announced that this item was removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion.
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4 ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION C5. ADOBE ESTATES DRIVE “KITES OVER VISTA” APPROVAL (CC) Recreation and Community Services Director Mike Pacheco introduced Management Analyst Jessica Boensch who provided the staff report.
Deputy Mayor Contreras stated she pulled the item to highlight the kite sculpture being put in District 1 and that she looks forward to seeing more sculptures throughout the City.
MOTION BY CONTRERAS, SECOND BY MELENDEZ, TO ADOPT CITY
COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2023-111, ENTITLED “A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CHARTERED CITY OF VISTA, APPROVING THE PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION'S SELECTED "KITES OVER VISTA" FOR DISPLAY AT ADOBE ESTATES DRIVE AND NORTH SANTA FE AVENUE.”
VOTE: 5-0
C9. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ORDER OF BUSINESS (CC)
Joe Houde applauded the City Council for moving Oral Communications before the Consent Calendar.
MOTION BY MELENDEZ, SECOND BY CONTRERAS, TO ADOPT CITY
COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2023-114, ENTITLED “A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CHARTERED CITY OF VISTA, AMENDING THE ORDER OF BUSINESS ON CITY COUNCIL AGENDAS.”
VOTE: 5-0
C14. PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR 536 MATAGUAL DRIVE, VISTA, CA (CC) The following individuals spoke in favor of the purchase agreement and plan to build a park on the site:
Gary Luwkovich August Slivnik Aleta Dirdo
Stephanie Jackel Jayden Sterling-Randall
City Council Members voiced their support for the purchase of the land, as well as other land, for a future park and thanked the property owners for working with the City.
MOTION BY O’DONNELL, SECOND BY MELENDEZ, TO ADOPT CITY
COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2023-124, ENTITLED “A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CHARTERED CITY OF VISTA, AUTHORIZING
THE CITY TO ENTER A PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR A PARCEL OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 536 MATAGUAL DRIVE (APN 164-241-42)”
VOTE: 5-0
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
• Joe Houde spoke regarding the unsheltered population and climate emergency. • Carol Jefferies spoke regarding parks programming, cool zones, community gardens and classes. • Nancy Logan spoke regarding marijuana and impaired driving.
PUBLIC HEARING
PH1. VISTA MELROSE RESIDENTIAL PROJECT (P22-0218) (CC)
Mayor Franklin opened the Public Hearing.
Acting Community Development Director Patsy Chow introduced Associate Planner Raffi Mangassarian, who provided the staff report.
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5 The applicant, Brent Little, TTLC, also provided a presentation.
The following individuals spoke in support of the project and proposed changes:
Kathy Bagwell Stephanie Jackel
August Slivnik Gary Lewkovich
The following individuals asked about affordability:
Joe Houde Anthony White
City Council Members and staff discussed the following:
• The applicant did a great job of listening to City Council and resident input to make changes and create a project that the neighborhood supports
• Vacating the scenic tree easement will result in more trees being planted in the area, with maintenance of those trees being the responsibility of the developer; the trees will provide a wide canopy
• The project will have a Home Owners Association (HOA), with the outer walls maintained by the HOA
• Each of the homes will be built solar ready; appliances are all electric • Prices will be below Federal Housing Administration (FHA) levels
MOTION BY O’DONNELL, SECOND BY GREEN, TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPT CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2023-125, ENTITLED “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CHARTERED
CITY OF VISTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION AND MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING
PROGRAM FOR 34 SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING UNITS LOCATED AT 560 AND 622 S. MELROSE DRIVE AND APN 166-280-61-00.”; ADOPT CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2023-126, ENTITLED “A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CHARTERED CITY OF VISTA, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE SUMMARY VACATION OF A SCENIC TREE EASEMENT ON APN 166-280-60.”; ADOPT CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-127, ENTITLED “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CHARTERED CITY OF VISTA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM COMMERCIAL
OFFICE (CO) AND MEDIUM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (MLD) TO
MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (MD) ON THREE PARCELS LOCATED AT 560 AND 622 S. MELROSE DRIVE AND APN 166-280-61-00”;
INTRODUCED AND ADOPT CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE NO. 2023-9, ENTITLED “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CHARTERED
CITY OF VISTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A ZONE CHANGE FROM O-P OFFICE PROFESSIONAL AND RESIDENTIAL R-1 ZONES TO R-1-B
RESIDENTIAL ZONE SMALL LOT DEVELOPMENT TO ALLOW FOR 34
SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES ON A 5.55-ACRE SITE LOCATED AT 560 AND 622 S. MELROSE DRIVE AND APN 166-280-61-00”; AND ADOPT CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2023-128, ENTITLED “A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CHARTERED CITY OF VISTA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING A SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP FOR 34 SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES LOCATED AT 560 AND 622 S.
MELROSE DRIVE AND APN 166-280-61-00.”
MOTION CARRIED: 5-0
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6 DISCUSSION
D1. PARKS & RECREATION NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND COMPREHENSIVE ACTION PLAN
CONSULTANT CONTRACT AWARD (CC)
Recreation and Community Services Director Mike Pacheco introduced Management Analyst Jessica Boensch, who provided the staff report.
Consultants Neeley Bhatt, Next Practice Partners, provided a presentation and Doug Grove was available for questions.
City Council Members, staff, and consultants discussed the following:
• A mail survey will be utilized to get unique responses; the online survey could have multiple responses from the same people
• Believe having a comprehensive plan will help the City get grants • Recreation and parks can include a wide-variety of activities/uses; may identify needs/wants staff were previously unaware of
• Community input app appeals to younger generation
• Consultants have the expertise to complete the plan; it provides an unbiased document that can be used for making decisions
MOTION BY CONTRERAS, SECOND BY GREEN, TO ADOPT CITY
COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2023-129, ENTITLED “A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CHARTERED CITY OF VISTA, AWARDING A
CONTRACT TO NEXT PRACTICE PARTNERS, LLC FOR PARKS &
RECREATION NEEDS ASSESSMENT & COMPREHENSIVE ACTION PLAN CONSULTING SERVICES”; AND ADOPT CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2023-130, ENTITLED “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CHARTERED CITY OF VISTA, AMENDING THE CAPITAL PROJECT
BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEARS 2022/23 AND 2023/24.”
VOTE: 5-0
D2. MINIMUM RESIDENTIAL BUILDING AREA (CC)
Councilmember Melendez introduced the item.
The following individuals spoke in favor of removing minimum residential building area requirements:
Kelly Brown Joe Houde
City Council Members and staff discussed the following:
• Existing requirements may make it difficult to build affordable housing • Minimum sizes do not apply to ADUs
• The market can dictate unit size
• Findings requiring certain amenities can be considered in exchange for allowing smaller unit sizes
• Interest in seeing what other cities are doing, exploring options
MOTION BY MELENDEZ, SECOND BY CONTRERAS, TO DIRECT STAFF TO
BRING BACK INFORMATION AND OPTIONS REGARDING MINIMUM
RESIDENTIAL BUILDING AREA.
VOTE: 5-0
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7 D3. SPENT FUEL SOLUTIONS SUPPORT (CC)
Mayor Franklin introduced the item.
Member of the public Joe Houde spoke in favor of the item.
City Council Members stated their support for the resolution and participation in the coalition.
MOTION BY GREEN, SECOND BY CONTRERAS, TO ADOPT CITY
COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2023-131, ENTITLED “A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CHARTERED CITY OF VISTA, IN SUPPORT OF
SPENT FUEL SOLUTIONS AND AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE ACTION FOR SPENT FUEL SOLUTIONS NOW COALITION.”
VOTE: 5-0
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
•Brenda Deangells, Save Historical Vista, spoke regarding a cohesive design for the downtown area.
•Becky Rapp spoke regarding accidental cannabis overdoses in children and asked the City Council to submit a letter of support for AB 1207, Cannabis Labeling and Advertising. •Judy Strang spoke regarding youth suicide and asked the City Council to pause the addition of new cannabis businesses.
REMARKS
City staff and City Council members thanked Assistant City Clerk Claire Lopez for her years of dedicated service to the City.
City Manager John Conley announced that this is Interim Chief Roy Palmer’s last meeting and thanked him for his work with the City.
Councilmember O’Donnell announced upcoming City events, that he will host a Town Hall meeting on July 23, and wished his wife a happy birthday.
Councilmember Melendez announced she participated in the SANDAG meeting and League of California Cities Housing Committee meeting, that she will attend the Clean Energy Alliance meeting next week, and that she will host a neighborhood cleanup on July 1 starting at the Transit Center.
Mayor Franklin made the following announcement:
•A reminder to the community that the City’s Independence Day Celebration with fireworks will be held on Tuesday, July 4, at Brengle Terrace Park and the Moonlight Amphitheatre. Brengle Terrace Park opens at 7 am, and the Amphitheatre opens at 5 pm. There is no parking charge this year and we encourage the public to arrive early. Access to Vale Terrace Drive will be closed off on the 4th from 8:30 pm to 11 pm. The fireworks are at 9 pm. We have complete event information on the City’s website at cityofvista.com.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Franklin adjourned the meeting at 9:25 pm.
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Kathy Valdez, City Clerk