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
APRIL 8, 2025
The April 8, 2025, 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, Successor Agency to the Vista Redevelopment Agency, and Joint Powers Financing Authority was called to order by Mayor Franklin at 5:30 pm in the City Council Chambers, 200 Civic Center Drive, Vista, California.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT
Mayor John Franklin, Deputy Mayor Katie Melendez
Corinna Contreras, Dan O’Donnell, Jeff Fox
DEPARTMENT REPRESENTATIVES PRESENT
John Conley City Manager
Walter Chung City Attorney
John Malan Sheriff’s Captain
Gerard Washington Fire Chief
Kathy Valdez City Clerk
Imelda Huerta Assistant City Manager
Joe Vacca Community Development Director
Greg Mayer Engineering Director
Mike Sylvia Finance Director
Natalie Jacobs Human Resources Director
Chris Mitchell Information Technology Director
Chris Arce Public Works Director
Mike Pacheco Recreation and Community Services Director
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Contreras 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 that Item D2. Acquisition of a Permanent Homelessness Navigation Center has been removed from the agenda.
PRESENTATIONS
P1. The Mayor and City Councilmembers presented proclamations recognizing the following recipients of the 2024 City of Vista Employee Awards:
• Alfredo Olivares, Mayor’s Excellence in Service
• Jonathan Lung, Manager of the Year
P2. The Mayor and City Councilmembers presented a proclamation to Greg Wade, CEO of Clean Energy Alliance, proclaiming April 2025, as “Earth Month” in the City of Vista.
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2 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
• Patrick Donahue voiced disapproval of the Farmer’s Cup location at Brengle Terrace Park. • Devin Rapp spoke about the dangers of cannabis in the community. • Kelly McCormick spoke about the dangers of cannabis impaired driving. • Becky Rapp asked the City Council to consider a ban on the sale of hemp products.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Contreras recused herself from Item C8 Speed Humps on W. Indian Rock Road.
MOTION BY CONTRERAS, SECOND BY MELENDEZ, TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING CONSENT CALENDAR.
MOTION CARRIED: 5-0
C1. Adopted City Council Resolution No. 2025-50, entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the Chartered City of Vista, California, Authorizing the Filing of an Application for Grant Funds from the San Diego Association of Governments and Accepting the Terms of the Grant Agreement.” (CC)
C2. Approved the following meeting minutes:
March 25, 2025 Consolidated Meeting (CC/CDC/BSD/SA/JPFA) March 19, 2025 Special Meeting (CC)
C3. Adopted City Council Resolution No. 2025-51, entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the Chartered City of Vista, California, Establishing an All-Way Stop at the Intersection of Camino Corto and Camino Patricia.” (CC)
C4. Adopted City Council Resolution No. 2025-52, entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the Chartered City of Vista, California, Establishing and All-Way Stop at the Intersection of E. Indian Rock Road and East Drive.” (CC)
C5. Adopted City Council Resolution No. 2025-53, entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the Chartered City of Vista, California, Establishing an All-Way Stop at the Intersection of Lupine Hills Drive and Thibodo Park Driveway.” (CC)
C6. Adopted City Council Resolution No. 2025-54, entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the Chartered City of Vista, California, Approving a Contract with CXT Incorporated for the Purchase of a Restroom Facility for the Luz Duran Park Community Center Project (CIP No. 8351).” (CC)
C7. Approved the installation of speed humps on Guajome Lake Road between Osborne Street and Ramona Drive. (CC)
C8. Approved the installation of speed humps on W. Indian Rock Road between N. Santa Fe Avenue and Woodrail Drive. (CC) (Vote: 4-0, Contreras recused herself)
C9. Adopted City Council Resolution No. 2025-55, entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the Chartered City of Vista, California, Establishing a Two-Way Stop at the Intersection of Calle Sinaloa and Warmlands Avenue to Control Traffic from Warmlands Avenue.” (CC)
C10. Adopted City Council Resolution No. 2025-56, entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the Chartered City of Vista, California, Approving a Contract with Davis Farr, LLP for Public Accounting Services.”(CC)
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3 C11. Adopted City Council Resolution No. 2025-57, entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the Chartered City of Vista, California, Re-Naming the Vista Conservancy Trail to the Wiivay Trail.” (CC)
ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION
C6. CIP NOS. 8351 – LUZ DURAN PARK COMMUNITY CENTER PROJECT – RESTROOM
FACILITY PURCHASE (CC)
The following individuals spoke in favor of the item and stated concerns about the cleanliness of the existing facility:
Angel Jarquin Jovita Serafin Ariana Hernandez Alma
City Councilmembers and staff discussed the following:
• Councilmembers expressed concern with the current contract to clean the restrooms and asked for staff to bring back information on the cost to increase the frequency of the cleanings and potential new issuance of a Request for Proposal.
• Mayor Franklin encouraged community members to call his cell phone at 760-689-2220 to report any issues with the restrooms.
MOTION BY CONTRERAS, SECOND BY MELENDEZ, TO ADOPT CITY
COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2025-54, ENTITLED “A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CHARTERED CITY OF VISTA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH CXT INCORPORATED FOR THE
PURCHASE OF A RESTROOM FACILITY FOR THE LUZ DURAN PARK
COMMUNITY CENTER PROJECT (CIP NO. 8351)”.
MOTION CARRIED: 5-0
DISCUSSION
D1. CONCERNS RELATED TO PARKING, TRAFFIC CALMING AND ROADWAY DESIGN IN THE
RAINTREE AND LEMON NEIGHBORHOOD (CC)
Councilmember Contreras introduced the item.
City Councilmembers and staff discussed the following:
• Directed staff to bring back information on extending Code Enforcement hours. • Councilmember Contreras asked staff to evaluate alternative parking and traffic flow, and possibly implement a pilot program in the area to test options. • Code Enforcement is starting to enforce the “Daylighting Law” across City.
DIRECTED STAFF TO EVALUATE PARKING, TRAFFIC CALMING, AND
ROADWAY DESIGN IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD SURROUNDING RAINTREE
PARK, INCLUDING RAINTREE DRIVE, RAINTREE PLACE AND LEMON AVENUE; AND DIRECTED STAFF TO BRING BACK DISCUSSION
REGARDING EXPANSION OF CODE ENFORCEMENT HOURS.
NO VOTE TAKEN.
D2. ACQUISITION OF A PERMANENT HOMELESSNESS NAVIGATION CENTER (CC) This item was removed from the agenda.
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4 D3. TRAFFIC CALMING PROGRAM UPDATE (CC)
Husam Hasenin, Engineering Division Manager, introduced the item and provided staff’s report.
City Councilmembers expressed support for the item and thanked staff.
MOTION BY MELENDEZ, SECOND BY O’DONNELL, TO ADOPT CITY
COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2025-58, ENTITLED “A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CHARTERED CITY OF VISTA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CITY COUNCIL POLICY 600-13, TRAFFIC CALMING
PROGRAM.”
MOTION PASSED: 5-0
D4. AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF VISTA JOINT POWERS FINANCING AUTHORITY REFUNDING LEASE REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2025A, APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF
SUCH BONDS, AUTHORIZING THE DISTRIBUTION OF AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT IN
CONNECTION WITH THE OFFERING AND SALE OF SUCH BONDS AND AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF NECESSARY DOCUMENTS AND CERTIFICATES AND RELATED ACTIONS (CC/JPFA)
Mike Sylvia, Finance Director, introduced the item and Leslie Bloom, NHA Advisors, LLC, gave the presentation.
City Councilmembers and staff discussed the following:
• For the benefit of the City, there is flexibility to revise the timing of the pricing rates. Once priced, the rates are locked for the duration of the financing. • The final rate is not to exceed 6%
• The revenue will create a larger surplus which can be used for funding the repair and maintenance of the City’s assets.
MOTION BY O’DONNELL, SECOND BY CONTRERAS, TO ADOPT CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2025-59, ENTITLED “A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CHARTERED CITY OF VISTA, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY BY THE CITY OF A
GROUND LEASE, LEASE AGREEMENT, INDENTURE, ESCROW
AGREEMENT, CONTINUING DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT AND BOND
PURCHASE AGREEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF VISTA
JOINT POWERS FINANCING AUTHORITY REFUNDING LEASE REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2025A, APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS
IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED
$73,000,000, AUTHORIZING THE DISTRIBUTION OF AN OFFICIAL
STATEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE OFFERING AND SALE OF SUCH
BONDS AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS AND CERTIFICATES AND RELATED ACTIONS; AND ADOPT JOINT POWER FINANCING AUTHORITY RESOLUTION NO. 2025-02, ENTITLED, “A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
VISTA JOINT POWERS FINANCING AUTHORITY AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION AND DELIVERY BY THE AUTHORITY OF A GROUND LEASE,
LEASE AGREEMENT, INDENTURE, ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT, ESCROW
AGREEMENT AND BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH
THE ISSUANCE OF VISTA JOINT POWERS FINANCING AUTHORITY
REFUNDING LEASE REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2025A, AUTHORIZING
THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT
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5 OF NOT TO EXCEED $73,000,000, AUTHORIZING THE DISTRIBUTION OF
AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE OFFERING AND
SALE OF SUCH BONDS AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS AND CERTIFICATES AND RELATED ACTIONS.” MOTION PASSED: 5-0
REMARKS
City Manager John Conley announced upcoming events: Alta Vista Gardens Earth Day Festival on April 19; Mulch & Compost Giveaway on April 19; Pride of Vista Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt on April 19; and Buena Vista Creek Trail cleanup event on April 26.
Councilmember Jeff Fox announced a business mixer hosted by the Chamber of Commerce on April 9 and an Easter egg hunt at Brengle Terrace Park on April 19.
Councilmember Dan O’Donnell announced a community safety Townhall on April 27 at Thibodo Park.
Councilmember Corrina Contreras reminded everyone that Guerrer@s En Acción Por Un Vista Limpio’s trash cleanup walk is every Wednesday morning.
Deputy Mayor Melendez announced April 6-12 as the final week of her shoe drive.
Mayor John Franklin announced that Vista Fire Rescue and Vista Fire Protection District is hosting a community meeting to discuss upcoming vegetation management policies crucial to wildfire prevention on April 16 at the Havens.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Franklin adjourned the meeting at 7:13 p.m.
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Kathy Valdez, City Clerk