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
OCTOBER 22, 2024
The October 22, 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 5:00 pm in the City Council Chambers, 200 Civic Center Drive, Vista, California.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT
Mayor John Franklin, Deputy Mayor Katie Melendez (left meeting at 8:29 pm) Joe Green, Corinna Contreras, Dan O’Donnell
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Franklin called for a Closed Session at 5:00 p.m. for the following:
CS1. Conference with Real Property Negotiators, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8: (CC)
Property Address: East Bobier Drive, Vista, CA 92084 (APN 173-131-03-00) Agency Negotiator: John Conley, City Manager and Imelda Huerta, Assistant City Manager Negotiating Parties: Teresa Gorman, Fiduciary Real Estate Services Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
RECESS, OPEN SESSION, AND CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Franklin recessed the Closed Session at 5:06 p.m. and called the meeting to order in Open Session at 5:31 p.m.
DEPARTMENT REPRESENTATIVES PRESENT
John Conley City Manager
Walter Chung City Attorney
John Boyce Sheriff’s Captain
Gerard Washington Fire Chief
Imelda Huerta Assistant City Manager
Kathy Valdez City Clerk
Joe Vacca Community Development Director
Greg Mayer Engineering Director
Larry Vaupel Economic Development Director
Mike Pacheco Recreation and Community Services Director Chris Arce Public Works Director
Mike Sylvia Finance Director
Natalie Jacobs Human Resources Manager
CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Walter Chung stated there was no reportable action taken.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Green led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSOLIDATED MINUTES
OCTOBER 22, 2024
2 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 that there are no changes to the agenda.
PRESENTATIONS
P1. The Mayor and City Councilmembers presented a Proclamation to Chris Schuchardt, Information Technology Manager, proclaiming October 2024 as “Cybersecurity Awareness Month” in the City of Vista.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Aaron Pride spoke regarding a parking citation and concerns of discrimination.
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION BY MELENDEZ, SECOND BY GREEN, TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING CONSENT CALENDAR.
MOTION CARRIED: 5-0
C1. Received the September 2024 check register.
C2. Approved the following meeting minutes:
October 3, 2024, Workshop Meeting (CC)
October 8, 2024, Consolidated Meeting (CC/CDC/BSD/SA)
C3. Adopted City Council Resolution No. 2024-163, entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the Chartered City of Vista, California, Approving a Contract with CSG Consultants, Inc. for As- Needed Building Plan Check Services”; adopted City Council Resolution No. 2024-164, entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the Chartered City of Vista, California, Approving a Contract with Scott Fazekas and Associates, Inc. for As-Needed Building Plan Check Services”; and adopted City Council Resolution No. 2024-165, entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the Chartered City of Vista, California, Approving a Contract with True North Compliance Services, Inc. for As-Needed Building Plan Check Services.” (CC)
C4. Adopted City Council Resolution No. 2024-166, entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the Chartered City of Vista, California, Approving a Contract with Vortex Services, LLC for the Sewer Rehabilitation Project (CIP No. 8244)” (CC)
C5. Adopted City Council Resolution No. 2024-167, entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the Chartered City of Vista, California, Awarding a Construction Contract to Quality Construction & Engineering, Inc. for the Nevada and Lemon Sidewalks and Lighting Project (CIP No. 8355).” (CC)
PUBLIC HEARING
PH1. CODE AMENDMENTS AND FEES RELATING TO COMMERCIAL CANNABIS BUSINESSES
AND TEMPORARY CANNABIS EVENTS AT BRENGLE TERRACE PARK (CC) Joe Vacca, Director of Community Development, introduced the item and gave staff’s presentation and recommendation.
CONSOLIDATED MINUTES
OCTOBER 22, 2024
3 City Councilmembers and staff discussed the following:
• A lottery system will be used to select the cultivation businesses allowed to apply for a license, including at least one equity business
• The number of cannabis events allowed per year at Brengle Terrace Park is limited to two due to the need for park availability for many different recreational activities and events. • Applications must be submitted a minimum of 90 days in advance to give staff ample time to review and to allow time for the applicant to secure State approval. • Event applications will be processed on a fist come, first served basis. • The application will be developed and available when the ordinance becomes effective. • Interest in looking at options for events on other public property.
MOTION BY GREEN, SECOND BY CONTRERAS TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING AND INTRODUCE AND ADOPT CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE NO. 2024-08, ENTITLED, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CHARTERED CITY OF VISTA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION
5.95.150(L) OF THE VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE, COMMERCIAL ADULT USE CANNABIS BUSINESSES, HOURS AND OPERATIONS”; INTRODUCE AND ADOPT CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE NO. 2024-09, ENTITLED, “AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CHARTERED CITY OF VISTA, CALIFORNIA, ADD SECTION 5.95.165 OF THE VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE,
COMMERCIAL ADULT USE CANNABIS BUSINESSES, SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF LICENSE”; INTRODUCE AND ADOPT CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE NO. 2024-10, ENTITLED, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CHARTERED CITY OF VISTA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE USES PERMITTED WITHIN “USE AREA ‘B’” OF THE VISTA BUSINESS PARK SPECIFIC PLAN”; INTRODUCE AND ADOPT CITY COUNCIL
ORDINANCE NO. 2024-11, ENTITLED, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CHARTERED CITY OF VISTA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 5.97, COMMERCIAL CANNABIS CULTIVATION, TO THE VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE”; INTRODUCE AND ADOPT CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE NO. 2024-12, ENTITLED, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CHARTERED CITY OF VISTA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER
8.12, CHAPTER 12.08, AND CHAPTER 12.13 OF THE VISTA MUNICIPAL
CODE, ALL RELATING TO TEMPORARY CANNABIS EVENTS AT BRENGLE TERRACE PARK”; AND ADOPT CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2024- 168, ENTITLED, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CHARTERED CITY OF VISTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING VARIOUS FEES
FOR COMMERCIAL CANNABIS CULTIVATION BUSINESSES AND A
PRESCREENING APPLICATION FEE FOR TEMPORARY CANNABIS
EVENTS AT BRENGLE TERRACE PARK.”
VOTE: 5-0
Due to technical difficulties the following individuals spoke on Public Hearing Item 1 under Discussion Item 1:
• Armand King requested the development and implementation of a robust social equity program prior to adding more cannabis uses.
• Terrie Best spoke in favor of the cannabis items proposed and the importance of cannabis social equity.
CONSOLIDATED MINUTES
OCTOBER 22, 2024
4 DISCUSSION
D1. DOWNTOWN STREET CLOSURES AND PUBLIC SPACE COMMITTEE RECONSIDERATION (CC)
Mayor Franklin introduced the item.
The following individuals spoke on the item:
• Julie Lowen requested a partnership of the City of Vista and downtown businesses to reimagine the Downtown area and events.
• Rachel Beld, Vista Chamber of Commerce, spoke in support of the Committee.
City Councilmembers and staff discussed the following:
• Mayor Franklin voiced his concerns of funds for consultants. He requested that the committee create conceptual sketches to be approved by the City Council and then proceed with engaging engineering consultants.
• Councilmembers reaffirmed support of staff’s recommendations. • This is an opportunity to partner with downtown businesses to gather input. • Direct staff to bring back conceptual sketches to City Council prior to expending funds on traffic engineering analysis.
• Can have a public viewing of conceptual sketches at the AVO Playhouse.
MOTION BY CONTRERAS, SECOND BY MELENDEZ TO REAFFIRM
SUPPORT OF STAFF’S RECOMMENDATIONS WITH THE ADDITION OF A
COMMITTEE MEMBER FROM THE COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMISSION AND
THE APPOINTMENT OF COUNCILMEMBER CONTRERAS, AND DIRECTED
STAFF TO BRING BACK CONCEPTUAL SKETCHES TO CITY COUNCIL FOR
DISCUSSION PRIOR TO EXPENDING FUNDS ON TRAFFIC ENGINEERING ANALYSIS.
VOTE: 5-0
D2. YEAR-END CANNABIS REVENUE POLICY (CC)
City Manager John Conley introduced the item.
City Councilmembers and staff discussed the following:
• Extracurricular and academic scholarships help families and youth by removing financial barriers.
MOTION BY GREEN, SECOND BY FRANKLIN TO AMEND YEAR-END
CANNABIS REVENUE POLICY TO 80/20 SPLIT BETWEEN
EXTRACURRICULAR AND ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS.
VOTE: 5-0
D3. CIP 8362 & 8294 – PROTECTED BIKE LANES PROJECT – AWARD OF CONTRACT (CC) Jeanette Bradshaw, Capital Projects Manager, introduced the item and gave staff’s presentation and recommendation. Husam Hasenin, Traffic Engineering Division Manager, was available for questions.
The following individuals spoke on the item:
• Frank Cicero spoke in opposition to the item.
• Alla Valdespino spoke in support of the item.
• Jennifer Gill, Vista Community Clinic, spoke in support of the item.
CONSOLIDATED MINUTES
OCTOBER 22, 2024
5 • Elizabeth McMillan spoke in support of the item.
City Councilmembers and staff discussed the following:
• Protected bike lanes make it safter for bikers and pedestrians, as well as provides a buffer for cars.
• Protected bike lanes on Olive Avenue are important because it is an east/west connection corridor.
• Later phases of the bike lanes project will evaluate other streets and bicycle lane improvements. • Request for staff to reach out to City of Oceanside to encourage installation of protected bike lanes in “gap” on Melrose Dr.
MOTION BY MELENDEZ, SECOND BY CONTRERAS, TO ADOPT CITY
COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2024-169, ENTITLED, “A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CHARTERED CITY OF VISTA, CALIFORNIA, AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO WGJ ENTERPRISES, INC.
DBA PCI FOR THE PROTECTED BIKE LANES PROJECT (CIP NOS. 8362 &8294); ADOPT CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2024-170, ENTITLED, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CHARTERED CITY OF
VISTA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CAPITAL PROJECT BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEARS 2024/25 AND 2025/26”; AND ADOPT CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2024-171, ENTITLED, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CHARTERED CITY OF VISTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONSTRUCTION CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO THE CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACT WITH WGJ ENTERPRISES, INC. DBA PCI FOR THE
PROTECTED BIKE LANES PROJECT (CIP NOS. 8362 & 8294).”
VOTE: 5-0
D4. AGREEMENT WITH SAN DIEGO RESCUE MISSION, INC. FOR CITYWIDE HOMELESS
OUTREACH SERVICES (CC)
Jonathan Lung, Homeless Services Program Manager, introduced the item and Daniel Sturman, Management Analyst, provided staff’s presentation and recommendation.
Paul Armstrong, San Diego Rescue Mission (SDRM), gave the contractor’s presentation.
City Councilmembers and staff discussed the following:
• Concerns voiced by Councilmembers whether the faith-based program and its employees, whom are required to sign a statement of faith as terms of employment, would be able to provide the same level of care and services to all persons experiencing homelessness. • Request for SDRM intake form.
• Directed staff to conduct 4-month review of SDRM.
• Services offered by SDRM to be proportional to demographics of homeless population. • Training to be conducted through San Diego LGBT Community Center Training Institute and verification of training to be provided to staff.
• Negative exits and length of time that someone was engaged before exit to be added to weekly update report.
MOTION BY GREEN, SECOND BY MELENDEZ, TO ADOPT CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2024-172, ENTITLED, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CHARTERED CITY OF VISTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH SAN DIEGO RESCUE MISSION, INC. TO PROVIDE CITYWIDE HOMELESS OUTREACH SERVICES”; AND ADOPT CITY
CONSOLIDATED MINUTES
OCTOBER 22, 2024
6 COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2024-173, 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.”; DIRECTED STAFF TO CONDUCT 4-MONTH REVIEW OF
CONTRACTOR.
VOTE: 4-1 (CONTRERAS OPPOSED)
Deputy Mayor Melendez left at 8:29 pm.
D5. COMMERCIAL FLIGHTS AT MCCLELLAN-PALOMAR AIRPORT – OPPOSING RESOLUTION (CC)
Councilmember O’Donnell introduced the item.
The following individuals spoke on the item:
• Cliff Kaiser spoke in opposition to the item.
• Jamie Abbott, Director of Airports, County of San Diego, spoke in opposition to the item. • Garry Garretson spoke in favor of the item.
• Matt Shakter spoke in favor of the item.
• Dom Betro spoke in favor of the item.
• Vickey Syage spoke in favor of the item.
• Sid Rothenberg spoke in opposition to the item.
• Stephanie Jackle spoke in favor of the item.
• Tazmeen Nizam spoke in favor of the item.
• Pia Romano spoke in favor of the item.
• Terry Brady spoke in favor of the item.
• Ron Byrd spoke in favor of the item.
City Councilmembers and staff discussed the following:
• City of Carlsbad’s issued conditional use permit does not speak to operations of airport but the development. Any changes to the operations of the airport is to be heard by the San Diego County Board of Supervisors (Board of Supervisors).
• McClellan-Palomar Airport (Palomar Airport) to ask Board of Supervisors to amend, waive, or repeal the 70 seat policy to accommodate planes that have 76 seats. • Department within Palomar Airport to look into and address complaints that come in. • FAA supportive of commercial services out of Palomar Airport and has given grants for infrastructure.
• Board of Supervisors will consider request on December 11, 2024. • Palomar Airport does not have authority to restrict takeoff and landing times but does have a voluntary take off restriction program of 10:00 pm to 7:00 am. • American Airlines would need a take off time of 6:15 am in order to start route. • Potential economic impact of commercial flights.
• Issues with air quality and noise pollution in area.
MOTION BY O’DONNELL, SECOND BY CONTRERAS TO ADOPT CITY
COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2024-174, ENTITLED, “A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CHARTERED CITY OF VISTA, CALIFORNIA,
OPPOSING THE ACCEPTANCE OF ANY COMMERCIAL FLIGHTS IN AND OUT OF MCCLELLAN-PALOMAR AIRPORT.”
VOTE: 3-1 (FRANKLIN OPPOSED, MELENDEZ ABSENT)
CONSOLIDATED MINUTES
OCTOBER 22, 2024
7 REMARKS
City Manager John Conley wished Councilmember Green a happy birthday.
Councilmember Dan O’Donnell wished Councilmember Green a happy birthday; provided a League of Cal Cities report out, and complimented City Council and staff on fiscal spending and amount of reserves.
Councilmember Corrina Contreras wished Councilmember Green a happy birthday and announced Guerrer@s En Acción Por Un Vista Limpio’s trash cleanup walk every Wednesday morning.
Councilmember Joe Green stated he hosted Casita Elementary School’s third grade class at the Civic Center and thanked staff Imelda Huerta, Josh Sino Cruz, and London Adams for their help with the tour.
Mayor John Franklin wished Councilmember Green a happy birthday and invited residents out to the Fire Department Open House Saturday, October 26 from 1:00-3:00 pm at Station 6 at 651 E. Vista Way.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Franklin adjourned the meeting at 9:41 p.m.
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Kathy Valdez, City Clerk