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
AUGUST 22, 2023
The August 22, 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 Real Property Negotiators, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8: (CC)
Property Address: 536 Matagual Drive, Vista
APN 164-241-42-00
Agency Negotiator: John Conley, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Julian Shadle (Owner) and Bob Willingham (Broker) Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
RECESS, OPEN SESSION, AND CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Franklin recessed the Closed Session at 5:23 p.m. and called the meeting to order in Open Session at 5:31 p.m. with all members present.
CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Walter Chung stated City Council has approved a limiting waiver of Closed Session confidentiality privilege regarding the subject of Appraisal of 536 Matagual Drive. An appraisal has been ordered and City Council has agreed to review the appraisal before closing on the property.
DEPARTMENT REPRESENTATIVES PRESENT
John Conley City Manager
Walter Chung City Attorney
John Boyce Sheriff’s Captain
Gerard Washington Fire Chief
Kathy Valdez City Clerk
Greg Mayer Acting Engineering Department Director
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
CONSOLIDATED MINUTES
AUGUST 22, 2023
2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Green led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
• Alejandro Sanchez spoke on behalf of Domitila Moralez who is being evicted from her home. • Joe Houde spoke regarding the General Plan Update’s Vision of Vista to encourage the implementation of a “Generous City” to reduce environmental harm.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Franklin announced that Item C5, Brengle Terrace Park Softball Field Lighting Replacement Project; and Item C7, CIP No. 8334 Civic Center Solar Project – Design/Build Agreement Award, are being removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion.
MOTION BY GREEN, SECOND BY MELENDEZ, TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING CONSENT CALENDAR.
MOTION CARRIED: 5-0
C1. Adopted City Council Resolution No. 2023-147, entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the Chartered City of Vista, California, Amending City Council Policy 100-17, Travel and Training Authorization and Expense Reporting Policy for Council Members”, adopted City Council Resolution No. 2023-148, entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the Chartered City of Vista, California, Amending the Operating Budget for Fiscal Years 2023/24 and 2024/25.” (CC)
C2. Approved the following minutes: August 8, 2023, Consolidated Meeting (CC/CDC/SA/BSD)
C3. Adopted City Council Resolution No. 2023-149, entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the Chartered City of Vista, California, Awarding a Contract to Anser Advisory Management, LLC for As-Needed Professional Engineering Services,” adopted City Council Resolution No. 2023- 150, entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the Chartered City of Vista, California, Amending the Operating Budget for Fiscal Years 2023/24 and 2024/25.” (CC)
C4. Adopted City Council Resolution No. 2023-151, entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the Chartered City of Vista, California, Approving an Agreement with Power Engineers, Incorporated for Professional Services for the Re-Implementation of Cityworks.”
C5. Mayor Franklin announced that this item was removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion.
C6. Adopted City Council Resolution No. 2023-153, entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the Chartered City of Vista, California, Approving an Agreement with Prizm Janitorial Services, Inc. for City Facility Janitorial Services.” (CC)
C7. Mayor Franklin announced that this item was removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion.
CONSOLIDATED MINUTES
AUGUST 22, 2023
3 C8. Adopted City Council Resolution No. 2023-155, entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the Chartered City of Vista, California, Approving a Contract with Yunex, LLC for Traffic Signal and Safety Lighting Maintenance Services.” (CC)
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION
C7. CIP NO. 8334 CIVIC CENTER SOLAR PROJECT – DESIGN/BUILD AGREEMENT
AWARD (CC)
Joe Houde spoke in favor of the Civic Center Solar Project.
Mayor Franklin commended City staff for reviewing and implementing opportunities to create energy efficiency and carbon reduction at City facilities. Deputy Mayor Contreras acknowledged Assemblymember Tasha Boerner for funding the project and stated she is looking forward to future discussions and opportunities to continue improving City facilities.
MOTION BY MAYOR FRANKLIN, SECOND BY O’DONNELL, TO ADOPT CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2023-154, ENTITLED “A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CHARTERED CITY OF VISTA,
CALIFORNIA, AWARDING THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH MUSCO
SPORTS LIGHTING, LLC FOR THE BRENGLE TERRACE PARK SOFTBALL FIELD LIGHTING REPLACEMENT PROJECT.”
VOTE: 5-0
C5. BRENGLE TERRACE PARK SOFTBALL FIELD LIGHTING REPLACEMENT PROJECT (CC) Councilmember Green thanked staff for their efforts to replace the aged lighting at the Brengle Terrace Park softball fields.
MOTION BY GREEN, SECOND BY CONTRERAS, TO ADOPT CITY
COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2023-152, ENTITLED “A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CHARTERED CITY OF VISTA, ESTABLISHING
AN ALL-WAY STOP AT THE INTERSECTION OF JONATHON STREET AND HUFF STREET”
VOTE: 5-0
PUBLIC HEARING
PH1. NUISANCE ABATEMENT HEARING – 1248 S. SANTA FE AVENUE & ADJACENT
VACANT PROPERTY (CC)
Mayor Franklin opened the Public Hearing.
City Manager John Conley recommended City Council continue the Public Hearing to September 12, 2023, due to the property owner’s cooperation. Mayor Franklin stated his appreciation to the property owner for their efforts to clean the property.
MOTION BY MAYOR FRANKLIN, SECOND BY GREEN, TO CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING TO SEPTEMBER 12, 2023.
MOTION CARRIED: 5-0
CONSOLIDATED MINUTES
AUGUST 22, 2023
4 PH2. NUISANCE ABATEMENT HEARING – CREST VIEW ROAD (CC) Mayor Franklin opened the Public Hearing.
Imelda Huerta, Assistant to the City Manager, provided the staff report.
City Council Members and staff discussed the following:
• Communication between City staff and property owner regarding code enforcement notices, outstanding fines, and nuisance abatement
• The efforts made by the property owner to clean up the property • Question if the property owner is conducting a business on the property • The property owner will have 30 days to abate the property and pay the fines before the City abates the property and charges the costs to the owner
MOTION BY GREEN, SECOND BY O’DONNELL, TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPT CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2023-156, ENTITLED “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CHARTERED
CITY OF VISTA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THAT THE CONDITION OF THE VACANT PROPERTY LOCATED AT CREST VIEW ROAD (APN 179-161- 46-00), CONSTITUTES A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ABATE THE PUBLIC NUISANCE.”
MOTION CARRIED: 5-0
DISCUSSION
D1. RESOLUTION SUPPORTING AB 46 (RAMOS) (CC)
Mayor Franklin introduced the item.
City Council Members and staff discussed the following:
• Support of AB 46 and of veterans
• Important to reduce the cost burden for veterans
MOTION BY MELENDEZ, SECOND BY O’DONNELL, TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPT CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2023-157, ENTITLED “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CHARTERED CITY OF VISTA, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING AB 46, 2023-2024”
MOTION CARRIED: 5-0
D2. TOBACCO PRODUCT WASTE REDUCTION (CC)
Councilmember Melendez introduced the item.
The following individuals spoke about the harmful effects of tobacco products and tobacco waste; some encouraged banning smoking in multi-unit housing:
Joe Houde
Janice Jones
Erika Carter, Vista Community Clinic
Suzanne Hume, CleanEarth4Kids
John Bottorff
Naeem M.
CONSOLIDATED MINUTES
AUGUST 22, 2023
5 City Council Members and staff discussed the following:
• Tobacco product waste polluting streets and waterways • Options for cigarette butt waste receptacles in public and private spaces • Citywide enforcement efforts for littering in public areas; fines for littering • Post signs in public areas detailing fines for littering to deter littering of tobacco product waste • Look at banning of smoking in new multi-family housing projects • Options for a tax on tobacco products to support cleanup efforts
MOTION BY CONTRERAS, SECOND BY GREEN, TO DIRECT STAFF TO
EXPLORE OPTIONS FOR TOBACCO WASTE RECEPTACLES, SIGNAGE, ENFORCEMENT, AND COST RECOVERY.
VOTE: 5-0
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Suzanne Hume spoke about the use of toxic pesticides and concerns about synthetic turf.
REMARKS
City Clerk Kathy Valdez announced the Junior Deputy Program will start August 31 and the Leadership Academy will start on September 6. Registration for both programs are on the City’s website.
City Manager John Conley made the following announcements:
• No major incidents were reported during Hurricane Hilary. • The Vista Fire Fighters Association will hold a fundraiser on August 23 benefiting Hawaii Fire Fighters Local 1463.
• Performances for Moonlight Amphitheater’s “42nd Street” run through September 2.
The City Manger and members of the City Council welcomed Fire Chief Gerard Washington.
Councilmember O’Donnell encouraged residents to attend the Vista Irrigation District celebration on September 9 and Vista Historical Society Annual Barbecue on September 23. Councilmember O’Donnell congratulated Operation Hope for the opening of their new food pantry.
Councilmember Melendez recognized August 21 as National Senior Citizens Day and stated that she enjoyed celebrating with everyone at the Gloria McClellan Senior Center. Councilmember Melendez attended the ribbon cutting ceremony at Operation Hope and is excited for this new community resource.
Deputy Mayor Contreras requested the creation of an Environmental Commission be placed on a future agenda. She announced that North County Transit District’s Interim Director is Barry Pollard. Deputy Mayor Contreras addressed Oral Communication Speaker, Alejandro Sanchez, and the eviction that was brought in front of the City Council; she would like to find a way to monitor evictions in the City.
Councilmember Green recognized Deputy Sheriff David Roth for his 20 years of service and Patsy Chow for her tireless work.
Mayor Franklin made the following announcements:
• Operation Hope’s new pantry, located at 840 Townsite Drive, Unit 852 (near the intersection of Vista Way and Townsite Drive) is now open to all in the community who may need it and welcomes donations of non-perishable food items, clothing, and kids’ toys. • Residents are encouraged to download and use the City’s mobile app, Access Vista.
CONSOLIDATED MINUTES
AUGUST 22, 2023
6 ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Franklin adjourned the meeting at 7:09 pm.
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Kathy Valdez, City Clerk