VISTA CITY COUNCIL (CC) BUENA SANITATION DISTRICT (BSD) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC)
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE VISTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (SA)
CITY OF VISTA
CONSOLIDATED MEETING MINUTES
JANUARY 23, 2024
The January 23, 2024, 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 Katie Melendez
Joe Green, Corinna Contreras, Dan O’Donnell
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Franklin and called for a Closed Session at 4:30 p.m. for the following:
CS1. Conference with Real Property Negotiators, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8: (CC)
Property Address: 1225 North Santa Fe Ave, Vista
Agency Negotiator: John Conley, City Manager and Imelda Huerta, Assistant City Manager
Negotiating Parties: James Jam, Agent for the Order
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
CS1. Conference with Real Property Negotiators, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8: (CC)
Property Address: Three vacant parcels of real property located along the north side of Vista Village Drive bisected by Palm Drive, Vista, CA, consisting of approximately 1.06 acres; addresses are 211 Palm Drive and 902 Vista Village; APNs 175-223-25-00, 175-221-28-00 and 175- 221-29-00
Agency Negotiator: John Conley, City Manager and Imelda Huerta, Assistant City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Wakeland Housing and Development Corporation, Tideline Partners, National CORE, and San Diego Community Housing Corporation
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
RECESS, OPEN SESSION, AND CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Franklin recessed the Closed Session at 5:21 p.m. and called the meeting to order in Open Session at 5:31 p.m. with all members present.
DEPARTMENT REPRESENTATIVES PRESENT
John Conley City Manager
Walter Chung City Attorney
Imelda Huerta Assistant City Manager
John Boyce Sheriff’s Captain
Gerard Washington Fire Chief
CONSOLIDATED MINUTES
JANUARY 23, 2024
2 Kathy Valdez City Clerk
Joe Vacca Community Development Director
Greg Mayer Engineering Director
Dolores Gascon Human Resources Director
Mike Pacheco Recreation and Community Services Director Kuna Muthusamy Public Works Director
Matt McDonald Finance Manager
CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Walter Chung stated there was no reportable action taken in tonight’s Closed Session.
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.
PRESENTATIONS
P1. The Mayor and City Council presented a proclamation to Josh Spann proclaiming January 24, 2024, as “Firefighter of the Year John Spann Day” in the City of Vista.
P2. The Mayor and City Council presented a Letter of Appreciation to Misty Brogan, David Reese, and All Saints’ Episcopal Church for going above and beyond to assist Vista’s disadvantaged community members.
P3. Presentation from Kaye Van Nevel representing the Soroptimist Club International of Vista and North County Inland on human trafficking awareness event and walk on January 27, 2024.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Chris Ryan spoke regarding stricter enforcement of motor vehicle muffler noise.
Joe Houde encouraged the City Council to pledge to protect monarch butterflies.
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION BY CONTRERAS, SECOND BY MELENDEZ, TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING CONSENT CALENDAR.
MOTION CARRIED: 5-0
C1. Approved the following minutes: January 9, 2024 Consolidated Meeting (CC/CDC/BSD/SA)
C2. Approved the installation of speed humps on Beaumont Drive between Eucalyptus Avenue and Coventry Road. (CC)
C3. Approve the installation of speed humps on Goodwin Drive between Taylor Street and Barsby Street. (CC)
CONSOLIDATED MINUTES
JANUARY 23, 2024
3 C4. Approve the installation of speed humps on Hillside Terrace between Vista Village Drive and Hillside Court. (CC)
C5. Adopted City Council Resolution No. 2024-9, entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the Chartered City of Vista, California, Approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the North County Transit District (NCTD) for the Areas of Persistent Poverty (AoPP) Grant Program.” (CC)
C6. Adopted City Council Resolution No. 2024-10, entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the Chartered City of Vista, California, Giving Notice of Intention of the City Council to Levy and Annual Assessment of the Central Vista Business Improvement District, and Fixing a Date and Time of a Public Hearing to Consider the Annual Levy.”
C7. Adopted City Council Resolution No. 2024-11, entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the Chartered City of Vista, California, Approving a Contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for the Design of the Emerald Drive Complete Street Improvements Project (CIP No. 8357).”
DISCUSSION
D1. AD-HOC COMMITTEE ON HOMELESSNESS (CC)
City Attorney Walter Chung introduced the item.
Joe Houde spoke in support of Deputy Mayor Melendez chairing the standing committee.
Holly Herring asked the City Council to invite residents and those who have experienced homelessness to be included as stakeholders on the committee.
City Councilmembers and staff discussed the following:
• Options for Ad Hoc and Standing Committees
• Desire for the committee to follow the Brown Act
• Establish a Standing Committee made up of Mayor Franklin and Deputy Mayor Melendez; remaining Councilmembers will be ex-officio members.
• Rotate the Committee Chair; Deputy Mayor Melendez will serve as Chair first. • Need to communicate with the internal working group.
• Standing Committee will determine the make-up of the committee
MOTION BY CONTRERAS, SECOND BY MELENDEZ TO CREATE BROWN
ACT STANDING COMMITTEE MADE UP OF MAYOR FRANKLIN AND
DEPUTY MAYOR MELENDEZ WITH REMAINING COUNCILMEMBERS AS
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS. THE COMMITTEE CHAIR WILL ROTATE WITH DEPUTY MAYOR MELENDEZ STARTING AS CHAIR.
MOTION CARRIED: 4-0-1 (GREEN ABSTAINED)
D2. NEW STATE REGULATIONS FOR ESTABLISHING SPEED LIMITS (CC) Traffic Engineering Division Manager Husam Hasenin introduced the item.
City Councilmembers and staff discussed the following:
• Prioritize specialty areas and streets with active transportation deficits (e.g. no sidewalks). • Staff and consultant need to take into consideration that districts are different sizes, and vary in density and needs.
• Staff to consider Safety Corridors first.
• Having data on Safety Corridors and roadways is essential. • Need to reduce speed in business activity districts.
• Roads with speeds 35 m.p.h. and under can allow for “Neighborhood Electric Vehicles.”
CONSOLIDATED MINUTES
JANUARY 23, 2024
4 MOTION BY GREEN, SECOND BY CONTRERAS, TO RECEIVE REPORT ON NEW STATE REGULATIONS FOR ESTABLISHING SPEED LIMITS;
AUTHORIZE STAFF TO ADD A TASK, THROUGH THE CITY’S AS-NEEDED
TRAFFIC ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANT SERVICES
CONTRACT, TO THE ONGOING CITYWIDE SAFETY ACTION PLAN TO EVALUATE THE CITY’S SPEED LIMITS AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO
THE CITY COUNCIL AT A FUTURE MEETING FOR SPEED LIMIT
REDUCTIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH NEW STATE REGULATIONS.
MOTION CARRIED: 5-0
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
REMARKS
City Manager Conley announced Vista Unified School District’s Family Bike Education Night on January 31, 2024, at Roosevelt Middle School.
Councilmember O’Donnell announced Environmental Commission applications are open and encouraged residents to apply; District 4 General Plan Update Meeting will be held January 31 at 6:00 at the Hyatt Place; District 4 Traffic Safety Community Meeting on February 1 at 6:00 p.m. in the Morris B. Vance Community Room; Townhall meeting regarding 536 Matagual Park on February 11 at 12:30 p.m. at Thibodo Park; thank you to the Vista Firefighters who quickly responded to a neighborhood fire; and thank you to Sheriff’s Department and Caltrans for their handling of the recent heavy rainfall.
Councilmember Contreras thanked colleagues and staff; thanked Sheriff’s Deputies and Vista Firefighters who attended the Bobier traffic calming meeting and expressed happiness for the passing of Consent Item C5 Areas of Persistent Poverty Grant Memorandum of Understanding with the North County Transit District.
Councilmember Green reported on SB 1383 and thanked EDCO for spearheading the SB 1383 Organic Waste Recycling Program; congratulated Josh Spann on his award of Firefighter of the Year; thanked staff; announced District 2 General Plan Update meeting February 1 at 6:00 p.m. at the Senior Center; and expressed disappointment with SANDAG and Caltrans for the recent closure of the 78 freeway due to flooding.
Deputy Mayor Melendez thanked staff; District 3 General Plan Update meeting January 29 at 6:00 p.m. at VIDA; encouraged all to come out to the human trafficking awareness walk on January 27; Parks Master Plan meeting on February 7; and is looking forward to working with Mayor Franklin on the standing committee to address homelessness.
Mayor Franklin announced that the Chamber of Commerce’s State of the Community and his State of the City may be watched online at vistanewscenter.com; encouraged all residents to participate in the upcoming General Plan Update Workshops; and the Sheriff’s Department is hosting Coffee with the Community on January 25 at Archer’s Arrow Coffee House.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Franklin adjourned the meeting at 7:36 p.m.
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Kathy Valdez, City Clerk