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
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JUNE 24, 2025
The June 24, 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 5:31 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
Natalie Jacobs Human Resources Director
Chris Mitchell Information Technology Director
Chris Arce Public Works Director
Mike Pacheco Recreation and Community Services Director
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LEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember O’Donnell 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 there were no changes to the Agenda.
PRESENTATIONS
P1. The Mayor and City Councilmembers presented a proclamation to local hero Detective Roysdon.
P2. The Mayor and City Councilmembers presented a proclamation to Parks & Recreation Commission Chair, Debbie Piper, proclaiming July 2025, as “Parks and Recreation Month” in the City of Vista.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
The following individuals addressed the City Council:
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2 • Treena Priest spoke about the negative effects of the promotion and sale of cannabis. • James Kelley spoke about budget and financial statements of the City. • Sid Rothenberg thanked staff for their work on the Lado de Loma sidewalk project. • Kelly McCormick spoke about cannabis use disorder.
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION BY MELENDEZ, SECOND BY O’DONNELL, TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING CONSENT CALENDAR.
MOTION CARRIED: 5-0
C1. Received and filed Treasurer’s Cash Report for the month ending April 30, 2025. (CC)
C2. Approved the following meeting minutes:
June 10, 2025 Consolidated Meeting (CC/CDC/BSD/SA)
C3. This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for further discussion.
C4. Adopted City Council Resolution No. 2025-116, entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the Chartered City of Vista, California, Approving a Final Map for a 25-Lot Single-Family Residential Subdivision Located at 2277 Vista Grande Dr (APNs 171-100-05 and 171-100-28).” (CC)
C5. Adopted City Council Resolution No. 2025-117, entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the Chartered City of Vista, California, Authorizing Settlement of the Workers’ Compensation Claim of Ricke Trayer.” (CC)
C6. Adopted City Council Resolution No. 2025-118, entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the Chartered City of Vista, California, Awarding a Grant to the Boys & Girls Club of Vista for Free, After-School Recreation Programs at Linda Rhoades Neighborhood Center and Linda Rhoades Park and Approving and Executing an Agreement.”
(CC)
C7. Adopted City Council Resolution No. 2025-119, entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the Chartered City of Vista, California, Adopting the Fiscal Year 2025/26 SB 1 Road Repair and Accountability Act Project List.” (CC)
C8. Adopted City Council Resolution No. 2025-120, entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the Chartered City of Vista, California, Approving the Purchase of One New Envirosight Rovver X Pipeline Inspection System and Outpost Enclosure” ; and adopted Buena Sanitation District Resolution No. 2025-09, entitled “A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Buena Sanitation District, Approving the Purchase of One New Envirosight Rovver X Pipeline Inspection System and Outpost Enclosure” (CC/BSD)
C9. Adopted City Council Resolution No. 2025-121, entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the Chartered City of Vista, California, for the Purchase and Implementation of a Microsoft Teams VOIP Telephone System.” (CC)
C10. Adopted Buena Sanitation District Resolution No. 2025-10, entitled “A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Buena Sanitation District, Approving Construction Change Order No. 1 to the Contract with Dick Millers, Inc. for the Emergency Modifications – Buena Outfall Force Main Phase III Project (CIP No. 8131)”; and adopted Buena Sanitation District Resolution No. 2025- 11, entitled “A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Buena Sanitation District, Amending the Capital Project Budget for Fiscal Years 2024/25 and 2025/26.” (BSD)
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JUNE 24, 2025
3 C11. Adopted City Council Resolution No. 2025-122, entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the Chartered City of Vista, California, Approving Construction Change Order No. 1 to the Contract with L.C. Paving & Sealing, Inc. for the 2025 Pedestrian Mobility Sidewalk Project – Lado de Loma Drive and Guajome Street (CIP No. 8290).” (CC)
C12. Adopted City Council Resolution No. 2025-123, entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the Chartered City of Vista, California, Awarding a Construction Contract to Baker Electric and Renewables, LLC for the Traffic Signal Interconnect for Emerald Drive, Poinsettia Avenue and N. Melrose Drive Project (CIP No. 8294).” (CC)
C13. Adopted City Council Resolution No. 2025-124, entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the Chartered City of Vista, Awarding a Construction Contract to Rove Engineering, Inc. for the Street Rehabilitation Project 2025 (CIP Nos. 8313 and 8225) .”; and a dopted City Council Resolution No. 2025- 125, entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the Chartered City of Vista, Amending the Capital Project Budget for Fiscal Years 2024/25 and 2025/26.” (CC)
C14. Adopted City Council Resolution No. 2025-126, entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the Chartered City of Vista, California, Fifth Amendment to the Agreement with Westturf Landscape Management, Inc. for Parks, Parkways and Medians Landscape Maintenance Services.” (CC)
C15. Adopted City Council Resolution No. 2025-127, entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the Chartered City of Vista, California, Approving an Agreement with PRIDE Industries for Litter Abatement Services” (CC)
C16. Adopted City Council Resolution No. 2025-128, 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)
C17. Adopted City Council Resolution No. 2025-129, 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)
C18. Adopted City Council Resolution No. 2025-130, entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the Chartered City of Vista, California, Approving a Memorandum of Understanding 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. 2025- 131, entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the Chartered City of Vista, California, Approving a Memorandum of Understanding 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. 2025- 132, entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the Chartered City of Vista, California, Approving the Management and Confidential Employee Compensation Plan and Repealing the Provisions of Any Resolutions in Conflict Herewith”; and adopt ed City Council Resolution No. 2025- 133, 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)
C19. This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for further discussion.
C20. Adopted City Council Resolution No. 2025-135, entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the Chartered City of Vista, California, Approving the Tentative Agreement Between the City of Vista and the Vista Chief Officers Association, Subject to Vista Chief Officers Association’s Approval, and Repealing the Provisions of Any Resolutions in Conflict Herewith.” (CC)
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JUNE 24, 2025
4 ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
C3. FINAL MAP – 1205 MELROSE WAY SUBDIVISION (P21-0130) (CC) Mayor Franklin recused himself from this item.
MOTION BY O’DONNELL, SECOND BY FOX, TO ADOPT CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2025-115, ENTITLED “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CHARTERED CITY OF VISTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A FINAL MAP FOR A 15-LOT SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION LOCATED AT 1205 MELROSE WAY (APNS: 166-184-10-00, 166-184- 09-00, AND 166-183-17-00).”
MOTION CARRIED: 4-0 (FRANKLIN RECUSED)
C19. TENTATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF VISTA AND THE VISTA
FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION (CC)
Michael Saldaña spoke in favor of the item.
City Councilmembers thanked staff and bargaining groups for their efforts.
MOTION BY O’DONNELL, SECOND BY CONTRERAS, TO ADOPT CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2025-134, ENTITLED, “A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CHARTERED CITY OF VISTA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING THE TENTATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF VISTA
AND THE VISTA FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION, SUBJECT TO VISTA FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION’S APPROVAL, AND REPEALING THE
PROVISIONS OF ANY RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH.”
MOTION CARRIED: 5-0
PUBLIC HEARING
PH1. AMENDMENTS TO VMC 5.24, ESTABLISHMENT OFFERING LIVE ENTERTAINMENT (CC) Joe Vacca, Community Development Director, introduced the item and provided the staff report.
City Councilmembers thanked staff for streamlining the permitting process.
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OTION BY O’DONNELL, SECOND BY CONTRERAS, TO CLOSE THE
PUBLIC HEARING AND INTRODUCE AND ADOPT CITY COUNCIL
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-04 ENTITLED, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CHARTERED CITY OF VISTA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND RESTATING CHAPTER 5.24 OF THE VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE
REGARDING ESTABLISHMENTS OFFERING LIVE ENTERTAINMENT”; AND CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2025-136 ENTITLED, “A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CHARTERED CITY OF VISTA,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE ANNUAL LICENSE FEE FOR LIVE
ENTERTAINMENT PERMITS.”
MOTION CARRIED: 5-0
PH2. ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 2.54 TO THE VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH A
HOMELESSNESS COMMISSION (CC)
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JUNE 24, 2025
5 Imelda Huerta, Assistant City Manager, introduced the item and Jonathan Lung, Homeless Services Program Manager, provided the staff report.
The following individuals spoke on the item.
Terry Constantine Kimberlee Cross-Purdy
MOTION BY MELENDEZ, SECOND BY FRANKLIN, TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING AND INTRODUCE AND ADOPT CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE NO. 2025-05 ENTITLED, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CHARTERED CITY OF VISTA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 2.54 TO
THE VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH A HOMELESSNESS
COMMISSION.”
MOTION CARRIED: 5-0
PH3. SPEED LIMIT UPDATES (CC)
Husam Hasenin, Traffic Engineering Division Manager, introduced the item and Darra Woods, Principal Transportation Mobility Manager, provided the staff report.
Sid Rothenberg spoke on the item.
City Councilmembers and staff discussed the following:
• Approximate cost to produce and replace speed limit signs around the City is $100,000 • Mayor Franklin expressed opposition to the update due to the unenforceability and public disapproval.
• Traffic signals around the City are timed for improved traffic flow during peak times. • Inconsistent speeds along Melrose Drive are due to state regulations and City Council would need to increase speed from 35 mph to 40 mph to make the corridor consistent.
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OTION BY CONTRERAS, SECOND BY MELENDEZ, TO CLOSE THE
PUBLIC HEARING AND INTRODUCE AND ADOPT CITY COUNCIL
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-06 ENTITLED, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CHARTERED CITY OF VISTA, CALIFORNIA,
ESTABLISHING SPEED LIMITS ON VARIOUS STREETS.”
MOTION CARRIED: 4-1 (FRANKLIN OPPOSED)
DISCUSSION
D1. PROTECTED BIKE LANES PROJECT (CIP NO. 8362) DISCUSSION (CC) Councilmember O’Donnell introduced the item.
The following individuals spoke on the item.
Sid Rothenberg Kenneth Zuniga Gregory Essayam
Jim Kelley Michelle Gonzalez Leslie Frazier
Alla Valdespino Nicole Duncan Poling
Ian Hembree Matthew Mahon
City Councilmembers and staff discussed the following:
• Councilmembers O’Donnell and Fox stated that they will not support bike lanes along E. Vista Way until after median infrastructure has been installed and the narrowing of the road has been evaluated.
• Councilmember O’Donnell recommended the removal or modification of specific protected bike
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JUNE 24, 2025
6 lanes in District 4.
• Councilmember Fox suggested holding off on the implementation of more bike lanes and look at some of the existing areas as a pilot project for 12 to 18 months. • Have had many conversations with residents and studied the issue; many people in support and opposed; protected bike lanes work better in some areas than others • Request for data from San Diego Sheriff’s Department and Fire Department regarding the impact of protected bike lanes on emergency response times. • Deputy Mayor Melendez and Councilmember Contreras spoke about the importance of protected bike lanes and the need for them around all schools. • Mayor Franklin stated his opposition to the protected bike lanes.
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OTION BY O’DONNELL, SECOND BY FRANKLIN, TO DIRECT STAFF AS FOLLOWS: 1. WITH THE EXCEPTION OF STRIPING AND GREEN PAINT , PAUSE THE ENTIRETY OF THE PROJECT ON E. VISTA WAY UNTIL THE
COMPLETION OF THE INSTALLATION OF THE CENTER RAISED MEDIANS ON BOTH EAST AND WEST SIDES OF THE STREET ; 2. REMOVAL OF ALL BERMS ON S. MELROSE DR. SOUTH OF HACIENDA DR. TO THE
SOUTHERN CITY BOUNDARY; 3. REMOVAL OF ALL DELINEATORS ON S.
MELROSE DR. FROM HACIENDA DR. TO SUNSET DR.; 4. ALL
DELINEATORS TO REMAIN IN PLACE ON S. MELROSE DR. FROM SUNSET DR. TO BUENA VISTA DR.; 5. ALL DELINEATORS TO REMAIN IN PLACE ON S. MELROSE DR. FROM SHADOWRIDGE DR. TO SOUTHERN CITY BOUNDARY WITH THE EXCEPTION OF A SEGMENT THAT IS 575 FEET
NORTH AND SOUTH OF GREEN OAK ROAD WHERE ALL DELINEATORS ARE TO BE REMOVED ; 6. ALL DELINEATORS TO REMAIN IN PLACE ON SYCAMORE AVE; 7. REMOVAL OF ALL BERMS ON SYCAMORE AVE.
MOTION CARRIED: 3-2 (CONTRERAS AND MELENDEZ OPPOSED)
Mayor Franklin asked that items D4 and D5 be heard next; there was no objection.
D4. AGREEMENT WITH SAN DIEGO RESCUE MISSION FOR THE VISTA PERMANENT
NAVIGATION CENTER SITE CONSULTATION SERVICES (CC)
Imelda Huerta, Assistant City Mana ger, introduced the item and Jonathan Lung, Homeless Services Program Manager, provided the staff report.
Donnie Dee, San Diego Rescue Mission President and CEO, spoke on the item.
City Councilmembers and staff discussed the following:
• Success with the non-congregate model at Buena Creek Navigation Center; request for data of successful exits in congregate vs. non -congregate shelters to determine which one would be best for the future permanent navigation center.
• Commitment for future permanent navigation center to provide dignified living spaces and to be an asset to the neighborhood.
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OTION BY MELENDEZ, SECOND BY O’DONNELL, TO ADOPT CITY
COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2025-137 ENTITLED, “A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CHARTERED CITY OF VISTA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH SAN DIEGO RESCUE MISSION FOR
PERMANENT NAVIGATION CENTER SITE CONSULTATION AND
POTENTIAL FUTURE OPERATOR SERVICES”
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JUNE 24, 2025
7 MOTION CARRIED: 5-0
D5. DISBURSEMENT OF OPIOID SETTLEMENT FUNDS TO GREEN OAK RANCH MINISTRIES –
RESIDENTIAL RECOVERY PROGRAM (CC)
Imelda Huerta, Assistant City Mana ger, introduced the item and Jonathan Lung, Homeless Services Program Manager, provided the staff report.
The following individuals spoke on the item.
Hannah Gailey Anthony Lopez Jason Chard
City Councilmembers and staff discussed the following:
• There is a need for addiction recovery beds
• Green Oak Ranch has been doing a great job serving the community.
MOTION BY MELENDEZ, SECOND BY FOX TO ADOPT CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2025-138 ENTITLED, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CHARTERED CITY OF VISTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
AN AGREEMENT WITH GREEN OAK RANCH MINISTRIES FOR THE
DISBURSEMENT OF OPIOID SETTLEMENT FUNDS TO OPERATE
RESIDENTIAL RECOVERY PROGRAM.”; AND ADOPT CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-139 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. “
MOTION CARRIED: 5-0
D2. PARKS & RECREATION MASTER PLAN UPDATE & CONCEPTUAL DESIGNS FOR PARK SITE ON BREEZE HILL ROAD, PARK SITE ON MATAGUAL DRIVE, WIÍVAY PARK SITE – PHASE 2 & BRENGLE TERRACE PARK IMPROVEMENTS (CC)
Item D2 was heard after Item D5.
Mike Pacheco, Recreation and Community Services Director , introduced the item and Neelay Bhatt, Next Practice Partners, provided consultant’s presentation.
The following individuals spoke on the item.
Dianne Woelke Sid Rothenberg John Bottroff
City Councilmembers and staff discussed the following:
• Councilmembers were divided on support for splash pads at site locations. • Funding for projects is available; will be discussing park improvements capital funding in the fall. Staff is monitoring and applying for any federal or state grant funding that may become available.
• Pleased with proposed conceptual designs.
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OTION BY MELENDEZ, SECOND BY O’DONNELL TO ACCEPT THE PARK
PROJECT PRIORITIZATION AND PROPOSED CONCEPTUAL DESIGNS FOR
A PARK SITE ON BREEZE HILL ROAD, A PARK SITE ON MATAGUAL DR, WIIVAY PARK SITE – PHASE 2 AND BRENGLE TERRACE PARK
IMPROVEMENTS.
MOTION CARRIED: 5-0
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JUNE 24, 2025
8 Mayor Franklin asked that item D6 be heard next because an individual was in attendance to speak on the item; there was no objection.
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6. E NFORCEMENT OF ILLEGAL FIREWORKS (CC)
Mayor Franklin introduced the item. Vista Sheriff’s Captain John Malan provided a presentation on the Sheriff’s Office enforcement efforts.
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aul Krueger spoke on the item.
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ity Councilmembers and staff discussed the following:
• Shot Spotter, a technology used by the Sheriff’s Department to triangulate guns shot sound , w
ould register and track the sound from fireworks in the same way; the sound would register as an explosion rather than a gun shot.
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ouncilmembers recognized residents concerns and frustrations with illegal fireworks and stated their appreciation for the efforts of the Sheriff’s Office to address the issue.
DISCUSSED THE SAN DIEGO SHERIFF’S OFFICE ENFORCEMENT
ACTIVITIES RELATED TO ILLEGAL FIREWORKS.
NO VOTE TAKEN.
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3. S PEED HUMP POLICY (CC)
Due to the meeting time limit, this item was not heard. It will be placed on a future City Council agenda.
REMARKS
No remarks were heard due to the meeting time limit.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Franklin adjourned the meeting at 10:30 p.m.
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Kathy Valdez, City Clerk