ACTION:
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Clerk/Secretary
Department: City Manager Item No: D1
Prepared by:
Johannah Knieff, Management Analyst
Jonathan Lung, Housing & Homeless Services Manager Meeting Date: April 2, 2026 Approved by:
Imelda Huerta, Assistant City Manager
John Conley, City Manager Agenda Location: Workshop
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UBJECT: UPDATE ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE STRATEGIC PLAN TO ADDRESS
HOMELESSNESS
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COMMENDATION: Receive an update on the implementation of the Strategic Plan to Address Homelessness.
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RRELATION TO CITY COUNCIL GOALS: Homelessness and Housing PRIOR ACTION: On December 9, 2025, adopted City Council Resolution No. 2025-207, approving an agreement with Townspeople to provide Vista Shared housing expansion services (Vote: 5-0).
On October 28, 2025, adopted City Council Resolution No. 2025-186, approving a first amendment to the agreement with Interfaith Community Services to provide Vista Emergency Housing Assistance Program – Category 2 homeless (Vote: 5-0); and discussed moveable Tiny Homes and directed Staff to bring back for further discussion (Vote: No Vote).
On October 14, 2025, adopted City Council resolution No. 2025-178, approving a first amendment to the agreement with San Diego Rescue Mission, Inc. to provide Citywide homeless outreach services (Vote: 5-0).
A comprehensive list of prior actions is included as Exhibit 1.
STATEMENT ON THE SUBJECT: On March 10, 2020, the City Council adopted the Strategic Plan to Address Homelessness (Strategic Plan) to address factors contributing to individuals and families at risk of and experiencing homelessness through programs and practices that have proven successful in other places but are tailored to Vista. The Strategic Plan is a living document that is updated and developed on an ongoing basis depending on City Council direction, funding sources, legislative changes, community need, and program outcomes. The Strategic Plan utilizes a three-pronged approach, blending services, resources, and enforcement to address the following primary goals:
1) Prevent Homelessness;
2) Improve Quality of Life; and
3) Reduce the amount of people experiencing Homelessness.
The Strategic Plan was created through extensive community outreach and input including four community meetings, two business community meetings, four City Council meetings, one public workshop and 14 one-on-one meetings with various homeless service providers and community groups.
AGENDA
REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
BUENA SANITATION DISTRICT
JOINT POWERS FINANCING AUTHORITY
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Since the adoption of the Strategic Plan and the contracted work, the City's understanding of the needs of the community has evolved. As noted above, the Strategic Plan is a living document with flexibility to best meet community needs. Through the end of December 2025, Strategic Plan funding appropriations have totaled $28,710,824.71 in services and resources to support the three Strategic Plan goals.
Strategic Plan Goal Appropriated Expended
Prevent Homelessness $ 2,473,946.45 $ 2,348,636.08 Improve Quality of Life $ 125,000.00 $ 125,000.00
Reduce Homelessness $ 26,111,878.26 $ 11,364,305.44
Total $28,710,824.71 $13,837,941.52
Activity Strategic
Plan Goal
Service
Provider
Funding
Source
Funding
Level Appropriated Expended
Vista Emergency
Housing Assistance
Program - Category 2
(VEHAP-C2)
Prevent
Homelessness
Interfaith
Community
Solutions
Year End
Fund
Balance
(2023-2024)
Local $200,000.00 $77,689.63
*Homeshare Prevent
Homelessness
Elderhelp of
San Diego
Successor
Agency Local $97,027.85 $97,027.85
*Vista Housing
Innovation Pilot Program
(VHIPP)
Prevent
Homelessness Townspeople RTFH Super
NOFO State $336,809.25 $333,809.25
*Vista Emergency
Housing Assistance
Program (VEHAP)
Prevent
Homelessness MAAC
American
Rescue Plan
Act
Federal $1,400,000.00 $1,400,000.00
*Homeless Prevention
Pilot Program
Prevent
Homelessness
North County
Lifeline
CDBG &
State
Earmark
State $440,109.35 $440,109.35
*Biological Preserve
Area Restoration and
Mitigation
Improve
Quality of Life
City of Vista
Public Works
Encampment
Resolution
Funding
State $125,000.00 $125,000.00
Buena Creek Navigation
Center Operator
Services
Reduce
Homelessness Retread State
Earmark State $3,150,540.00 $2,223,769.15
Buena Creek Navigation
Center Site Lease &
Utilities
Reduce
Homelessness
Santa Fe
House
State
Earmark State $1,278,500.00 $1,051,373.63
Street Outreach and
Housing Navigation and
Stabilization
Reduce
Homelessness
San Diego
Rescue
Mission
Encampment
Resolution
Funding
State $5,227,847.00 $429,056.89
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ERF Programmatic
Support
Reduce
Homelessness Various
Encampment
Resolution
Funding
State $1,419,903.69 $80,311.12
Street Outreach and
Housing Navigation and
Stability
Reduce
Homelessness
San Diego
Rescue
Mission
Year End
Fund
Balance
(2023-2024)
Local $500,000.00 $262,571.36
Bridge Housing &
Quarantined Entry
Reduce
Homelessness
San Diego
Rescue
Mission
Community
Development
Block Grant
(CDBG)
Federal $50,000.00 $16,082.71
Vista Shared Housing
Expansion (VSHE)
Reduce
Homelessness Townspeople
Permanent
Local
Housing
Allocation
State $569,167.00 $58,560.43
Safe Parking Reduce
Homelessness
Jewish Family
Service of San
Diego
ERF3 State $1,136,396.81 $188,474.91
Safe Parking Reduce
Homelessness
Jewish Family
Service of San
Diego
Successor
Agency Local $426,408.75 $411,143.91
Shared Housing Reduce
Homelessness Townspeople
Permanent
Local
Housing
Allocation
State $268,670.00 $58,560.43
Permanent Navigation
Center
Reduce
Homelessness
City
Manager's
Office
Year End
Fund
Balance
(2022-2023)
Local $4,500,000.00 $-
Permanent Navigation
Center
Reduce
Homelessness
City
Manager's
Office
State
Earmark State $1,000,000.00 $-
*VisTAY House Property
Purchase &
Improvements
Reduce
Homelessness
City of Vista
Public Works
& various local
contractors
Year End
Fund
Balance
(2023-2024)
Local $2,290,950.00 $2,290,905.89
*Shelter Beds Reduce
Homelessness
Alliance for
Regional
Solutions
General
Fund Local $130,000.00 $130,000.00
*Shelter Beds Reduce
Homelessness
Alliance for
Regional
Solutions
Permanent
Local
Housing
Allocation
State $950,000.00 $950,000.00
*Social Worker -
Outreach and
Engagement
Reduce
Homelessness
Exodus
Recovery
Permanent
Local
Housing
Allocation
State $1,473,854.77 $1,473,854.77
*Outreach Vehicle Reduce
Homelessness City of Vista
Year End
Fund
Balance
(2023-2024)
Local $35,596.99 $35,596.99
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*Biological Preserve
Area Outreach and
Engagement
Reduce
Homelessness
Exodus
Recovery
Encampment
Resolution
Funding
State $1,230,452.00 $1,230,452.00
*Safe Parking Reduce
Homelessness
Jewish Family
Service of San
Diego
County ESG Local $65,000.00 $65,000.00
*Safe Parking Reduce
Homelessness
Jewish Family
Service of San
Diego
Cannabis
Revenue Local $358,591.25 $358,591.25
*Motel Voucher Program Reduce
Homelessness
Interfaith
Community
Solutions
Community
Development
Block Grant
(CDBG)
Federal $50,000.00 $50,000.00
*Completed Programs TOTAL $28,710,824.71 $13,837,941.52
PREVENT HOMELESSNESS
Vista Emergency Housing Assistance Program – Category 2 Homeless
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n November 12, 2024, the City Council approved $200,000 from the Fiscal Year 2023/24 year-end fund balance to continue emergency rental assistance in support of the Strategic Plan and on June 10, 2025, the City entered into an agreement with Interfaith Community Services (Interfaith) to administer the Vista Emergency Housing Assistance Program – Category 2 (VEHAP-C2).
The VEHAP-C2 program prevents homelessness for Vista residents who are at imminent risk of losing their housing, as defined under the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Category 2 criteria. An individual or family qualifies as Category 2 homeless if they meet all the following criteria:
• They will imminently lose their primary nighttime residence within 14 days of the date they are seeking homeless assistance;
• They have no subsequent residence identified where they can stay after losing their current housing; and
• They lack the resources or support networks (e.g., family, friends, or social services) to obtain other permanent housing.
The agreement with Interfaith totals $200,000 to support emergency rental and utility assistance for eligible Vista households. Eligible expenditures are limited to direct financial assistance provided to landlords, utility providers, and/or service providers; with awards capped at $5,000 per household, for a maximum of three months of support, including arrears.
Administrative and staffing costs constitute ten percent (10%) of the total program budget. Of the remaining funds designated for client assistance, seventy-five percent (75%) is reserved for households earning up to 65% of Area Median Income (AMI), while the remaining twenty-five percent (25%) is allocated for households earning above 65% but not more than 80% of AMI.
Through December 31, 2025, the City has paid Interfaith $77,689.63 of the $200,000 contract ceiling for VEHAP-C2 emergency rental assistance and administration costs.
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Interfaith Community Services
VEHAP-C2
Year 1
06/10/25-12/31/25
Budget Expenditures
Personnel $10,732.00 $6,716.90
Operating $180,000.00 $69,952.71
Administrative $9,268.00 $1,020.02
Total $200,000.00 $77,689.63
VEHAP-C2 Services from Inception through
December 2025
• Unduplicated clients served: 18 households
with 65 individuals
o Adults: 30
o Children: 35
• Total awards: $69,952.71
o September: $15,990.35
o October: $14,826
o November: $28,869.34
o December: $10,267.02
• Emergency situation
o Employment related income loss: 12
o Emergency automobile expense: 2
o Miscellaneous emergency expense:
3 o Change in family dynamic: 1
• Household income
o Very Low (31% - 50% AMI): 5
o Extremely Low (≤30%): 13
IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE
Encampment Cleanup
Community Improvement Team
The Community Improvement Team (CIT) continues to oversee compliance with City Council Resolution No. 2024-140, which directs the City Manager and City Prosecutor to enforce Vista Municipal Code (VMC) §
9.20.020(B). This section of the VMC states:
“No person shall camp on any public property, public park, or any public street or highway….”
Consistent with Resolution No. 2024-140, the CIT also ensures that services and/or shelter are offered to encampment residents when available.
Since the adoption of Resolution No. 2024-140, the CIT has addressed 478 encampments located on public properties and in public right-of-ways. Key outcomes of these efforts include:
• Encampment Engagements: Of the 478 encampments, 245 had an encampment resident present during the cleanup.
• Service Referrals: A total of 246 referrals were made to the Vista Homeless Outreach Team (HOT), including 69 individuals who were already known and engaged with Vista HOT. • Property Storage: 72 encampments contained personal property that was collected and stored for retrieval by the property owner.
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• Law Enforcement Support: Sheriff’s deputies were present during 66 cleanups, with 26 instances resulting in arrests.
• Waste Removal: Since the formation of the CIT through December 31, 2025, the team has removed approximately 124 tons of trash and debris from public properties and rights-of-way.
Code Enforcement
Code Enforcement continues to address issues with encampments and debris on private property. Between July 1, 2025, and December 31, 2025, 35 notices of violation were sent to owners of private properties with encampment and debris on site posing a public nuisance, with 31 of those notices complied with cleaning from the owner. Four instances of encampments and debris on private property remain outstanding.
REDUCE HOMELESSNESS
Street Outreach
San Diego Rescue Mission – Vista HOT
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n October 22, 2024, the City Council approved an agreement with San Diego Rescue Mission (SDRM) to provide citywide homeless outreach services. Through December 31, 2025, the City has paid SDRM $262,571.36 of the $500,000 contract ceiling for homelessness outreach services.
San Diego Rescue Mission
Citywide
Year 1
10/22/24 - 6/30/25
Year 2
7/1/25 - 12/31/25
Budget Expenses Expenses
Personnel $299,077.00 $139,434.07 $202,981.34
Operating $155,775.00 $35,719.90 $35,719.90
Administrative $45,148.00 $17,515.40 $23,870.12
Total $500,000.00 $192,669.37 $262,571.36
On November 27, 2023, the California Interagency Council on Homelessness (Cal ICH) announced the availability of Round 3 of the Encampment Resolution Funding (ERF) Program, which was appropriated $400 million through Senate Bill 101 to support actionable, person-centered local proposals to resolve the experience of unsheltered homelessness for people living in encampments. The City of Vista submitted a grant application for ERF3 totaling $7,800,942.09. On December 23, 2024, the City received a letter of award, and on January 14, 2025, the City Council amended the operating budget to accept the funds.
On June 10, 2025, the City Council approved an agreement with SDRM for ERF3-funded homelessness outreach and housing navigation and stability services, which includes:
• Developing and maintaining a By-Name List (BNL) of every person experiencing homelessness (PEH) in Vista,
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• P roviding case management to every PEH in Vista,
• L eading regular case conferencing with City staff and Strategic Plan partners to coordinate services and resources; and
• A dministering housing assessments, enter eligible individuals into the Coordinated Entry System (CES), and connect them with Permanent Supportive Housing, Rapid Rehousing, or direct housing placements when possible.
Through December 31, 2025, the City has paid SDRM $429,056.89 of the $2,781,345.02 contract ceiling for ERF3 outreach and housing navigation services.
San Diego Rescue Mission
ERF3
Year 1
6/10/25 - 12/31/2025
Budget Expenses
Personnel $1,938,147.00 $321,644.48
Operating $367,853.00 $68,407.24
Administrative $475,345.02 $39,005.17
Total $2,781,345.02 $429,056.89
SDRM’s services under both the citywide outreach and ERF3-funded agreements have been integrated into a comprehensive and robust network of outreach, case management, and housing navigation services that together serve as the City’s Homeless Outreach Team (HOT).
Vista HOT Services Inception through December 2025
• Unduplicated clients served: 815
• Client destination/location
o Substance use disorder treatment
program: 12
o Salvation Army: 3
o Safe Parking: 21
o Place not meant for human
habitation: 148
o Permanent Housing w/ lease: 14
o North County Lighthouse: 84
o Mission Academy: 5
o La Posada: 32
o Housing w/o lease: 6
o Family reunification: 7
o Emergency Shelter: 11
o Detention Facility 8
o Buena Creek Navigation Center: 56
• Demographics
o Gender
Male: 522
Female: 293
o Race
American Indian, Alaska
Native, or Indigenous: 4
Asian or Asian American: 8
Black, African American, or
African:73
White: 287
Mixed: 443
o Age
18-24: 21
25-39: 240
40-59: 359
60+: 195
o Disabled: 62
o Veteran: 40
o LGBTQ+: 11
• Length of time experiencing homelessness
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o Less than a month: 130
o 1– 3 months: 43
o 4- 6 months: 31
o 7- 9 months: 24
o 10-12 months: 34
o 1 year: 108
o 2- 5 years: 179
o 5+ years: 266
• Time spent in Vista
o 1 year or less: 227
o 2 years: 30
o 3 years: 41
o 4 years: 67
o 5+ years: 450
• Referral Source:
o Sheriff’s Department: 22
o Housing & Homeless Services: 13
o Community Improvement Team: 108
o Code Enforcement: 12
o Vista HOT: 660
• Service Interactions: 9296
o Vital Documents (ID): 164
o Transportation: 970
o Street case management: 2579
o BCNC referral: 155
o Other shelter referral: 322
o Refused shelter: 121
o Refused services: 114
o Phone assistance: 530
o No shelter available: 1482
o Medi-Cal Enrollment: 137
o Housed: 37
o Health appointment: 50
o Family reunification: 9
o Detox Placement: 17
o CalFresh/Food stamps enrollment:
304
o Bridge housing: 44
o Basic Needs (Food, Clothes): 2261
Home Share
Vista Housing Innovation Pilot Program
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n October 31, 2023, the City of Vista applied for a Super Notice of Funding Opportunity with the Regional Taskforce on Homelessness (RTFH) for a shared housing project in support of the Home Share strategy of the Strategic Plan to Address Homelessness. In January of 2024, RTFH proposed a collaboration between Townspeople and the Cities of Vista and La Mesa, to maximize impact across the region. On May 7, 2024, The City of Vista received an award letter for $336,809.25 and a subrecipient agreement was executed between the RTFH and the City of Vista. The VHIPP serves the larger Shared Housing Collaborative granted by RTFH, a collaborative initiative between Townspeople, the City of La Mesa, and the City of Vista; serving PEH throughout San Diego County.
The Vista Housing Innovation Pilot Program (VHIPP) utilizes proven strategies, including Housing First principles, shared housing, and master leasing to utilize existing market rate housing to improve affordability for Vista residents experiencing homelessness. Outcomes are achieved through effective coordination of outreach, property owner engagement, housing navigation and placement, as well as post-move-in housing stabilization services. Shared housing creates greater affordability for households with low- or very low-income and allows for more unhoused people to attain housing stability. In addition to making rent more affordable, tenant participants also share the cost of utilities - providing enhanced quality of life and increased capacity to remain housed. The VHIPP will increase capacity to build on the established network of property owners willing to participate in the shared housing system; facilitate the placement of individuals experiencing homelessness in safe, affordable, shared housing arrangements; and improve program participants' overall well-being and self- sufficiency, enhancing their potential for housing stability.
Before entering permanent housing, program clients will have access to multiple staff such as Housing Navigators, Emergency Housing Coordinators, and Housing Location and Leasing Specialists who complete assessments, help clients develop a Housing Plan, and identify interim housing while supporting them in their search for a housemate(s), as well as a home. The Bunky platform serves as the online housemate and 04/02/2026
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housing match system which has the capability to integrate with other software such as HMlS, which strengthens service coordination and eliminates the need for duplicate data entry efforts. Clients, service providers, property owners, and other stakeholders will have access to an AI Chatbot that can answer general questions and respond to critical issues that do not require emergency assistance. A Leaming Management System will also be incorporated to expand access to training and development opportunities.
Once permanently housed, clients will have access to housing stability and peer support specialists who will provide or facilitate connections to services identified by the client as critical to their housing success.
Master leasing allows the VHIPP to acquire properties directly from housing providers and dictate eligibility of subleasing clients. This allows Townspeople to remove common barriers for PEH seeking housing, which include low credit scores, eviction history, and insufficient income to qualify for a traditional lease. For clients who are able to qualify for their own lease with some financial assistance and primarily require roommate matching, housing navigation, and stability case management, Townspeople assists with their online housemate-matching platform and flex funding to coordinate a lease directly between the housing provider and client (individual lease).
Townspeople
Vista Housing Innovation Pilot Program
Year 1
08/24/2024-06/30/2025
Year 2
07/01/2025-12/31/25
Budget Expenses Expenses
Personnel $107,021.51 $29,316.57 $77,704.94
Operating $221,330.49 $140,493.45 $80,837.04
Administrative $8,457.25 $8,457.25 $-
Total $336,809.25 $178,267.27 $158,541.98
VHIPP through December 2025
• Unduplicated clients served: 94
o Adults: 80
o Children: 14
o H ouseholds: 65
• Unduplicated clients housed: 60
o Adults: 52
o Children: 8
o Households: 45
• Master leasing
o Households: 15
o Units acquired: 11
Studio: 1
1 bedroom: 2
2 bedrooms: 7
3 bedrooms: 1
o Net master lease costs: $31,477.36
Gross master lease costs
(including security deposit):
$97,279.36
Total recovered: $65,802.00
• Direct leasing
o Households: 17
Rental assistance (including
security deposit): $70,439.22
• Other Flex Funds
o Move-in Supports (housing
applications, beds & basic household
needs, moving needs, etc.):
$17,218.00
o Transportation: $298.85
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o Emergency Response (hotel stays):
$1,515.83
o Humble Design (complete
furnishings provider): $15,000
o Client incentives: $6,480.75
Shelter Beds
Alliance for Regional Solutions
The City of Vista is a member of the Alliance for Regional Solutions (Alliance), established in 2006 by local governments and non-profit leaders to coordinate an emergency shelter network in North County. Since 2020, the City has contracted annually with the Alliance to prioritize up to ten shelter beds per night for unsheltered Vista residents. As fiscal agent, Interfaith Community Services, Inc. (Interfaith) contracts directly with the City on behalf of the Alliance.
The Alliance shelter network includes:
• Interfaith Shelter Network (seasonal rotating sites)
• Haven House, Escondido
• Escondido Family Shelter
• Operation HOPE North County, Vista
• Catholic Charities La Posada de Guadalupe, Carlsbad
Of these facilities, only Haven House and La Posada operate year-round with low barriers for admittance.
These two shelters had been most utilized by the Vista Homeless Outreach Team (HOT) for client placements before the Buena Creek Navigation Center opened in March 2024.
On September 26, 2023, the City Council approved a new 12-month contract not to exceed $200,000 to reimburse the Alliance for actual bed nights utilized by Vista residents rather than holding beds for Vista HOT priority. Bed-night reimbursement rates were based on shelter operating costs divided by the number of beds and operating days:
• Operation HOPE North County: $66.89
• La Posada de Guadalupe: $84.63
• Haven House: $108.00
• Interfaith Family Shelter: $88.34
• Interfaith Rotational Shelter Network: $72.29
On January 23, 2025, the City Council approved a contract amendment extending the term through June 30, 2025, and increasing the ceiling by $130,000. The total contract ceiling for September 2023–June 2025 was therefore $330,000.
During the agreement extension (January–June 2025), the additional $130,000 ceiling was reached with the first January 2025 invoice. Total costs for Vista residents sheltered under the full contract term (September 2023–June 2025) were $1,288,428.20, of which the City’s contract contributed $330,000.
The City’s contribution covered approximately 26% of the actual sheltering costs for Vista residents during the contract period, with the remaining costs absorbed by the Alliance through other funding sources.
No agreement was signed with the Alliance after June 30, 2025, and the City paid the full $130,000 of the contract ceiling.
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Alliance for Regional Solutions Bridge to Housing Shelter Network Alliance Costs
9/26/2023 -9/25/2024
Alliance Costs
9/26/2024 - 12/31/2025
Operation Hope
$ 189,432.00
Operation Hope
$ 248,981.49
Escondido Family
Shelter $ 213,846.01 Escondido Family Shelter $ 11,925.90 La Posada $ 56,193.70 La Posada $ 8,716.89 ARS Total $ 459,471.71 ARS Total $ 269,624.28 City of Vista
Contribution $200,000 City of Vista
Contribution $130,000
Bridge to Housing Vista Clients October 2023 through December 2025 • Unduplicated clients served: 157
o Haven House: 16
o La Posada: 44
o Operation Hope: 62
o Interfaith Shelter Network: 7
o Escondido Family Shelter: 28
• Age Range
o Adults: 81
o Youth (Under 18): 54
o Older Adults (over 60): 22
• Referral Source
o SDRM: 7
o Exodus: 39
o Self-referral/family: 52
o Local church: 2
o 211: 10
o Vista City Staff: 3
o Other non-profits: 44
• Length of Stay (for clients who have exited)
o 1- 29 days: 16
o 30-59 days: 31
o 60-89 days: 19
o 90-120 days: 17
o Over 120 days: 38
• Client Location After Exit
o Found Permanent Housing: 51
o Fell back into homelessness: 21
o Unknown: 30
o Moved to a different program: 20
Recuperative Care: 6
Substance Abuse Program: 4
Moved to a different shelter: 5
Transitional housing: 5
Vista Safe Parking Program
On January 10, 2023, the City of Vista approved an agreement with Jewish Family Service (JFS) of San Diego to operate a Safe Parking Program in the Eucalyptus parking lot of Vista Civic Center. On June 25, 2024, the City Council approved a second amendment with JFS to extend program operations for an additional year, and on June 10, 2025, a new contract to continue services was approved with an option to extend for an additional year.
The current agreement is funded by the City’s Encampment Resolution Funding, Round 3, award with a contract ceiling during the first year of this agreement of $570,244.68, and during the second year of $566,152.13, for a total cost to the City of $1,136.396.81 through June 30, 2027. JFS is contributing gap funding during year two for $20,425.44.
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Jewish Family Services Vista Safe Parking Program
Year 1
1/10/23 - 6/24/24
Year 2
6/25/24-6/9/25
Budget Expenditures Budget Expenditures
Personnel $ 138,956.70 $ 150,953.36 $ 138,956.70 $ 219,602.98 Operating $ 243,543.30 $ 164,488.54 $ 243,543.30 $ 228,858.93 Administrative $ 38,250.00 $ 26,696.38 $ 42,500.00 $ 44,134.97 Total $ 425,000.00 $ 342,138.28 $ 425,000.00 $ 492,596.88
ERF3: Year 1
6/10/25-12/31/25
Budget Expenditures
Personnel $ 291,161.94 $ 106,015.92 Operating $ 204,703.00 $ 100,695.32 Administrative $ 74,379.74 $ 31,006.69 Total $ 570,244.68 $ 237,717.93 Vista Safe Parking Program through December 2025
• Unduplicated clients served: 272
• Demographics
o Gender
Man: 124
Woman: 140
Non-binary: 1
Prefer not to Answer: 7
o Race
American Indian, Alaska
Native, or Indigenous: 2
Asian or Asian American: 6
Black, African American, or
African: 32
Hispanic/Latina/e/o: 65
Middle Eastern or North
African: 2
Native Hawaiian or Pacific
Islander: 1
White: 101
Multiracial: 54
Client doesn’t know / prefers
not to answer: 9
o Age
Under 5: 7
5- 12: 21
13-17: 19
18-24: 15
25-34: 39
35-44: 52
45-54: 34
55-64: 52
65+: 3
o Disabled: 200
Physical: 62
Developmental: 24
Chronic Health Condition: 43
HIV/AIDS: 2
Mental Health Disorder: 65
Substance Use Disorder
• Alcohol: 1
• Drug: 2
• Alcohol & Drug: 1
o Veteran: 16
• Number of months homeless prior to entry
o 1 month: 50
o 2 months: 21
o 3 months: 16
o 4 months: 8
o 5 months: 9
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o 6 months: 7
o 7 months: 4
o 8 months: 9
o 9 months: 1
o 10 months: 0
o 11 months: 3
o 12 months: 19
o More than 12 months: 52
o Not applicable: 26
Homeless other than place not
meant for human habitation (staying
with family/friends, hotel, rental,
hospital etc.
• Total number of household exits: 250
o A verage length of stay for any exit
type: 72
o Positive household exits: 130
Permanent Housing: 52
Hospital/Medical: 3
Family/Friend Re-unification:
34 Shelter/Hotel Voucher: 41
Length of stay for positive exit
types: 75
o Negative household exits: 64
Length of stay for negative
exit types: 63
o Other exits (unknown): 56
Buena Creek Navigation Center
On September 26, 2023, the City Council approved two master leases of properties to be used for an interim housing project. On January 9, 2024, the City Council approved an agreement with Retread, Inc. (Retread), to provide operator services for the Buena Creek Navigation Center (BCNC) at the master leased sites for 12 months and on March 4, 2024, the BCNC began accepting clients into the program. On January 9, 2025, the agreement with Retread was extended through December 31, 2026, with an option to renew through December 31, 2027. The BCNC maintains low barriers for intake to its semi-congregate facility for adults experiencing homelessness and accommodates couples and pets.
Vista’s BCNC leases cost a total of $33,000 per month and utility costs vary by month. Vista’s costs for the facility are illustrated below.
Buena Creek Navigation Center
Lease & Utilities
Paid Through
Dec 31, 2025
Lease
Admin Building $105,000.00
Resident Building $750,000.00
Total $855,000.00
Utilities
SDG&E $29,580.24
VID $7,640.75
EDCO $6,512.52
Total $43,733.51
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Vista’s costs for operator services are illustrated as follows:
Retread
BCNC Operator Services
Year 1
Jan. 9, 2024-Jan. 8, 2025
Year 2
Jan. 9, 2025-Dec. 31, 2025
Budget Expenses Expenses
Personnel $1,563,424.20 $556,677.41 $668,429.18
Operating $573,585.00 $327,522.67 $321,378.68
Total $2,137,009.20 $884,200.08 $989,807.86
BCNC Vista Update Inception through June 2025
• Unduplicated clients served: 315
o Duplicated clients served: 343
• Demographics
o Gender
Male: 190
Female: 125
o Race
American Indian, Alaska
Native, or Indigenous: 12
Asian or Asian American: 4
Black, African American, or
African: 42
Native Hawaiian or Pacific
Islander: 2
White: 149
Hispanic/Latina/e/o: 97
Middle Eastern or North
African: 0
Mixed Race: 9
• White/Black, African
American, or African:
2 • White/Hispanic/Latina/
e/o: 4
• White/American
Indian, Alaska Native,
or Indigenous: 1
• White/Asian or Asian
American: 2
o Age
18-24: 14
25-39: 80
40-59: 137
60+: 84
o Disabled: 170
o Veteran: 19
• Number of months homeless prior to entry
o Less than a month: 14
o 1- 3 months: 81
o 4- 6 months: 26
o 7- 12 months: 53
o 1 year: 28
o 2- 5 years: 70
o 5- 10 years: 31
o 10 years or more: 12
• Referrals source
o San Diego Rescue Mission: 155
o Exodus: 54
o PATH: 42
o Office of Homeless Solutions: 11
o Alpha: 13
o Vista County Social Worker: 7
o Vista Safe Parking: 3
o Interfaith: 4
o Direct referral: 4
o Other: 22
• Total exits from BCNC: 308
o Average length of stay: 66 days
o Positive exits (more stable housing):
192
Transitional housing: 13
Substance abuse treatment
or detox facility: 18
Temporary housing with
friends: 16
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Permanent housing with
friends: 4
Temporary housing with
family: 9
Permanent housing with
family: 20
Project or halfway house: 2
Rental with subsidy: 33
Rental without subsidy: 57
Psychiatric hospital or facility:
2 Housing owned by client: 2
Long-term care facility or
nursing home: 1
Hotel or motel paid without
voucher(s): 8
Hospital or other residential
non-psychiatric medical
facility: 5
o Negative exits: 106
Average length of stay: 41
days
Emergency shelter, including
hotel or motel: 6
Place not meant for human
habitation: 100
o Other exits: 10
Jail, prison, other detention
facilities: 4
No exit interview: 4
Refused exit interview: 1
Deceased: 1
Permanent Navigation Center
On November 14, 2023, the City Council appropriated $4.5M from the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 year end fund balance to acquire a permanent site for a City-owned homelessness navigation center in succession of the BCNC. In February 2025, an additional $1M was secured by Senator Catherine Blakespear to support the City’s acquisition of a permanent facility. In February 2026, an additional $850,000 was secured by Congressman Mike Levin, bringing the current total of available funds for a permanent facility to $6,350,0000.
Based on City Council and Standing Committee on Homelessness (SCoH) feedback, staff have presented various options for the permanent facility during the September 2024 and April 2025 SCoH meetings based on criteria and considerations established by the SCoH. These considerations include the proximity of the facility to infrastructure, such as transportation and job opportunities; industrial buildings between 7,500sq/ft and 20,000sq/ft for sale within the Vista Business Park; available hotels or motels for sale; and modular construction for the facility.
During the April 2025 SCoH meeting, the Committee directed staff to publish a Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit an operator for the future facility, which was released on April 30, 2025, and closed on May 30, 2025. The RFP included two phases, with Phase 1 for site consultation services and Phase 2 for operator services.
Establishing two phases allows the City to procure an operator of the facility who will also have the ability to provide input on the site’s location and structure’s configuration to appropriately accommodate the operator’s program design. The RFP identified the $5.5M available from the City to acquire a site and construct the facility with no funds identified for the Navigation Center’s ongoing operations.
In response to the RFP, one proposal was received by the San Diego Rescue Mission (SDRM). SDRM’s proposal provided the operation of a 50-bed low-barrier interim housing program with an initial stay of 30-days for adults and families. The facility would provide 24/7 operations and offer meals, showers, personal storage, and basic needs services. Case management would be provided to all guests, with a focus on securing permanent housing and connecting individuals to additional supportive services. The proposed program also provides a 24-hour phone number that can be called to coordinate client drop off after-hours as needed.
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SDRM proposed to fund ongoing operations of the Navigation Center through private donations, grants, in-kind contributions, and CalAIM billing. The City would be responsible for providing the facility and covering capital costs necessary to prepare the site for operation, including building construction/renovations and furnishings.
SDRM would enter into a use agreement for the facility with the City and would assume responsibility for staffing, management, and delivery of services.
SDRM’s proposed annual operating budget is approximately $1.63 million, with no request for City funds for ongoing operational costs. The City’s financial responsibility would be limited to providing the facility and initial capital improvements.
Since entering the agreement with SDRM for site consultation, staff and SDRM leaders have toured various sites to find an appropriate location for the permanent facility. Sites toured include:
2540 Fortune Way
1210 Distribution Way
722 W California Avenue
1029 Poinsettia Avenue
2630 Business Park Drive
On September 9, 2025, the City Council discussed two properties to consider during Closed Session, which were 2630 Business Park Dive and 955 South Santa Fe. Details of the Closed Session discussion are subject to client-attorney privilege and have not been shared publicly and no further actions have been taken by the City Council.
Staff continue to work with a commercial broker to identify potential sites for this project. If no appropriate site is acquired and developed to be in operation by January 1, 2027, staff will consider a recommendation to the City Council to continue operations at the BCNC until a permanent facility is developed.
VisTAY House
In August 2024, the owner of the property located at 727 Ascot Drive, a 0.75-acre parcel improved with a 12- bed residential care facility, approached City staff with an intent to sell. The City negotiated a purchase price of $2,100,000, and the sale was finalized in October 2024.
On December 2, 2024, the City issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit an operator to provide a Transition Age Youth (TAY) Transitional Housing Program at the site. The RFP closed on January 30, 2025, and the City received one proposal, submitted by Urban Street Angels (USA). USA’s proposal provided a comprehensive response documenting 13 years of experience serving unsheltered TAY and included a detailed operational plan for the property at 727 Ascot Drive.
On March 11, 2025, the agreement with USA was approved, and the program was named VisTAY House. In preparation to begin operations with USA, the City provided improvements to the property, which are illustrated on the following.
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VisTAY House
Capital Improvements
A/C & Heating Maintenance $495.00
Camera Equipment $32,043.45
Plumbing $50,975.00
Demo $26,666.07
Lock Smith $8,543.14
Fumigation $10,050.00
Roof Repairs $10,995.00
Electrical $5,400.00
Structural Repairs $6,306.66
Misc. Transaction Fees $10,038.35
Fire Alarm System $24,206.00
Total $185,718.67
The VisTAY House serves up to 16 TAY with staffing which included one program manager, one case manager, one life skills/vocational specialist, and 3.6 FTE residential services coordinators. The 1:16 case manager-to-client ratio ensures that clients receive, at minimum, weekly check-ins to review progress and assess emerging needs. The life skills/vocational specialist provides training in menu planning, cooking, budgeting, cleaning, gardening, résumé writing, and job search strategies. A grant from Las Patronas provided a van to support transportation for appointments, group outings, and other needs, while bus passes supplement client transportation.
While the program has been operating for four months through December 2025, the average length of stay for TAY in the program is projected at approximately nine months, subject to individual client needs. Upon program entry, each client receives assessments for physical and behavioral health needs and referrals to appropriate providers. Individualized service plans are developed to address identification documentation, public benefits enrollment, workforce interests, and housing planning.
All participants have access to USA’s Trade School program, which offers over 32 training tracks. Enrollment in a Trade School program also makes clients eligible for scholarship funding to cover tuition, books, clothing, and related expenses. Clients are entered into the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) and the Coordinated Entry System (CES), and housing needs assessments are completed to connect clients to Rapid Rehousing or Permanent Supportive Housing as appropriate.
First year operating costs are funded through private donations. USA continues to explore ongoing funding opportunities, including Medi-Cal and various public grant opportunities. USA is also evaluating the feasibility of licensing some beds for mental health and/or substance use treatment, depending on community needs.
Additionally, the passage of Proposition 1 is expected to expand funding opportunities for programs of this nature.
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Clerk/Secretary
VisTAY House through December 2025
• Unduplicated clients served: 25
• Demographics
o Gender
Male: 16
Female: 7
Transgender Woman: 2
o Race
Hispanic/Latina/e/o: 11
White: 9
Mixed Race: 3
Native Hawaiian or Pacific
Islander: 1
Black, African American, or
African: 1
o Positive exits: 2
o Negative exits: 12
o Employment at entry
Employed: 10
Not employed: 15
o Education / trade programs at entry
Enrolled: 7
Not enrolled: 18
o Health Insurance at entry:
Yes: 30
Eligible and in progress: 3
o Justice Involvement:
Yes: 9
No: 24
o Former Foster Youth
Yes: 13
No: 20
HOUSING PROGRAMS
Fair Housing
Fair housing services play a pivotal role in preventing homelessness by advocating for equitable access to housing, offering assistance and resources to individuals at-risk of homelessness, and striving to remove discriminatory obstacles to housing. Moreover, fair housing is instrumental in maintaining housing stability by combatting unjust evictions, empowering tenants with knowledge of their rights, and championing policies that safeguard against housing insecurity. By ensuring that all residents have equal access to safe and affordable housing, fair housing organizations contribute to the stability and well-being of communities.
The City of Vista is committed to affirmatively further fair housing. CSA San Diego County is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose primary mission is the promotion of social justice and public welfare through programs, services, and advocacy against all forms of discrimination, including advocacy for the eradication of housing discrimination to assure equal housing opportunity for all individuals. The City of Vista selected CSA to provide fair housing and tenant-landlord mitigation services for FY 2025-2026 and is in the process of awarding funds for FY 2026-2027. For any Fair Housing concerns, residents are encouraged to contact CSA at 619-444-5700 or [email protected].
Resident Contacts and Inquiries
Throughout this reporting period, City staff recorded 108 interactions: 50 including calls, emails, and in-person visits to the Housing and Homeless Services Division. Of those, 16 were regarding fair housing and tenant/landlord issues for a total of 32% of contacts related to Fair Housing concerns. It should be noted that residents may have more than one concern per contact or may be vague during their inquiry to avoid sharing sensitive or vulnerable information. The most frequently reported issues were:
1. Renter’s rights inquiries
2. Eviction notices
3. Rent increases
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Significant Cases
Santa Fe Senior- Since opening in June 2025, multiple residents of Santa Fe Senior Village reported concerns elevator access among other residential living concerns. Residents reported that these conditions have negatively impacted their health and well-being and requested corrective measures to ensure enforcement of safety policies, and improved accessibility throughout the property. Staff have reviewed and addressed all concerns with property management, including reviewing elevator logs, incident reports, and invoices for repair. No additional complaints have been received since the final elevator repair in December of 2025.
The Grove- During this reporting period, two residents from The Grove have contacted the City regarding high rent limits. Staff confirmed the rent was within the allowable rent limits and offered referrals to appropriate service providers.
An additional resident from the Grove was referred to Staff by the Mayor, reporting unfair treatment and discriminatory practices. She was contacted via phone call and provided with resources. Additionally, Staff requested CSA reach out to her directly. However, there was no response from the resident to CSA or in Staff follow up attempts.
Affordable Housing
Affordable housing provides rent stability and ensures households can allocate a reasonable portion of their income towards housing costs, reducing the risk of financial instability that can lead to homelessness. In addition, certain developments offer on-site support services such as counseling, job training, and healthcare, which can help individuals and families address underlying issues and prevent them from slipping into homelessness. The City of Vista supports the creation of affordable housing through a combination of state law provisions, local policies, and homeowner incentives. Together, these tools ensure that both large-scale developments and smaller residential additions contribute to meeting the community’s housing needs. There have been no new affordable units proposed within this reporting period, all ongoing affordable developments are listed below:
Development Address Total Units Affordable Units Affordability Level Unit Type 1205 Melrose Way 15 1 Very-Low (50% AMI) Rental
1070 S. Santa Fe Avenue 96 8 Very-Low (50% AMI) Rental
165 Eucalyptus Avenue 176 18 Very-Low (50% AMI) Rental
1800 Monte Vista Drive 19 2 Very-Low (50% AMI) Ownership 952 Postal Way 36 7 Low (80% AMI) Rental
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Fee Waiver Program
The City promotes affordability through homeowner-driven development. On August 13, 2019, the City of Vista adopted Ordinance No. 2019-11, amending Chapter 18.31 of the City of Vista Municipal Code, which provides for city fees to be waived in the development of Accessory Dwelling Units if the owner agrees to record a ten-year covenant on the ADU. These units must be rented either to a caregiver household or to households earning no more than 80% of the area median income (AMI) at move-in (with an ongoing cap of 100% AMI). Maximum allowable rents are tied to HUD income limits and verified annually. Owners must certify tenant eligibility and submit annual reports to the City to maintain compliance. This program has helped expand affordability options 04/02/2026
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within existing neighborhoods while supporting the City’s housing production goals. Since the inception of this program in 2019, 19 eligible households have participated, and a total of $229,463.68 of local fees have been waived for an average of $12,077 of fees waived per unit. During this reporting period, two ADU Fee Waiver applications have been received, and affordability covenants are being drafted.
Inclusionary Housing Ordinance
On January 10, 2023, the City Council adopted Ordinance 2023-1 requiring that any development with 20 or more units reserve nine percent of the total units as affordable. Of these, at least four percent must be moderate- income or below, and five percent must be low-income or below. Developers who prefer not to build the units on- site may instead pay an in-lieu fee into the City’s Inclusionary Housing Fund, with in-lieu funds restricted for construction of those affordable housing units off-site. This ordinance ensures that as larger housing projects are brought forward, each contributes to the City’s overall affordability goals.
Many of the City’s recent developments are meeting this local requirement while also taking advantage of State Density Bonus Law, which provides additional incentives such as increased density, setback adjustments, and reduced parking standards when developers include affordable housing above minimum thresholds.
Density Bonus Law
Density Bonus Law allows developers who commit to reserving a percentage of their units for low-income households increased density, development concessions, and regulatory waivers. Vista has seen a steady pipeline of projects utilizing this law.
Surplus Land Act
The Surplus Land Act (SLA) is a state law that requires cities and other public agencies to prioritize affordable housing when disposing of publicly owned land. Before selling, leasing, or otherwise conveying a property that is no longer needed for government use, the City must first offer the site to qualified affordable housing developers through a public Notice of Availability process. This ensures that surplus land is evaluated for its potential to meet community housing needs, particularly for low- and very low-income households. Three properties have recently been made available via the SLA; 902 Vista Village Drive, 211 Palm Drive, and 444 S. Santa Fe Avenue. At the time of this report, development of 902 Vista Village Drive and 211 Palm Drive are under active negotiations for development, and 444 S. Santa Fe Avenue is pending an award to one of two final developers.
FISCAL IMPACT: Discussion of the Strategic Plan to Address Homelessness does not have a direct fiscal impact. Staff will return to the City Council before proceeding with any items presented which would require additional contracting or budget allocation.
EXHIBITS:
1. Prior City Council Actions
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STRATEGIC PLAN TO ADDRESS HOMELESSNESS AND HOUSING PROGRAMS Prior City Council Actions
On December 9, 2025, adopted City Council resolution No. 2025-207, approving an agreement with Townspeople to provide Vista Shared housing expansion services (Vote: 5-0).
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n October 28, 2025, adopted City Council Resolution:
• No. 2025-186, approving a first amendment to the agreement with Interfaith Community Services to provide Vista Emergency Housing Assistance Program – Category 2 homeless (Vote: 5-0). • Discussed moveable Tiny Homes and directed Staff to bring back for further discussion (Vote: No Vote).
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n October 14, 2025, adopted City Council resolution No. 2025-178, approving a first amendment to the agreement with San Diego Rescue Mission, Inc. to provide Citywide homeless outreach services (Vote: 5- 0).
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October 2, 2025, City Council received an update of the implementation of the Strategic Plan to Adress Homelessness.
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n September 23, 2025, adopted City Council resolution No. 2025-175, approving the 2024-2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report and authorizing the submittal of the report of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (Vote: 5-0).
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n September 9, 2025, adopted City Resolution No. 2025-166, amending the Operating Budget for Fiscal Years 2025/25 and 2026/27 (Vote: 5-0).
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n August 27, 2025, Council directed Staff to schedule a closed session meeting to discuss potential real estate acquisition for Homekey+ Projects (Vote: 5-0).
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n June 24, 2025, adopted the following City Council Resolutions:
• No. 2025-05, adding chapter 2.54 to the Vista Municipal Code to establish a Homelessness Commission (Vote: 5-0).
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o. 2025-137, approving an agreement with San Diego Rescue Mission for Permanent Navigation Center site consultation and potential future operator services (Vote: 5-0). • N
o. 2025-138, approving an agreement with Green Oak Ranch Ministries for the disbursement of Opioid Settlement Funds to operate residential recovery program; and adopt City Council R
esolution 2025-139 amending the operating budget for fiscal year 2023/24 and 2024/25 (Vote:
5-0).
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n June 10, 2025, adopted the following City Council Resolutions:
• No. 2025-97, approving an agreement with Jewish Family Service of San Diego to provide safe parking operator services; and adopted City Council Resolution No. 2025-98 amending the operating budget for fiscal years 2023/25 and 2024/25 (Vote: 5-0). • N
o. 2025-99, approving an agreement with San Diego Rescue Mission, Inc. to provide homelessness outreach, housing navigation, and housing stability services; and adopted City Council Resolution No. 2025-100, amending the operating budget for fiscal years 2023/24 and 2024/25 (Vote: 5-0)
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Plan and 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan, authorizing the submittal of the plans to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and authorizing the City Manager to approve and execute all documents related to the implemented of said plans (Vote: 5-0).
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n May 22, 2025, the Standing Committee on Homelessness received updates on the Safe Parking Program agreement, the ERF3 Outreach agreement, and a general homelessness update from the City’s homelessness service providers.
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n May 13, 2025, Council directed Staff to draft an ordinance amending the Vista Municipal Code to add Section 2.54 establishing a Homeless Commission, and to schedule a Public Hearing for June 10, 2025, to consider adoption of the ordinance (Vote: 5-0).
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n April 24, 2025, the Standing Committee on Homelessness received an update on the Permanent Navigation Center options, the composition of the Homelessness Commission, and general updates from the City’s homelessness service providers.
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n April 22, 2025, Council motioned to close the public hearing and open a 30-day public review period for the proposed 2025-2029 Community Development Block Grant Consolidated Plan and the 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan to solicit community input (Vote 5-0).
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n March 25, 2025, Council discussed the following:
• Directed Staff to prepare a service agreement with Operation Hope – North County and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement (Vote: 5-0). • D
irected Staff to continue the contract for Citywide homeless outreach services (No vote). • Directed Staff to draft an ordinance to establish a seven member homelessness commission after the City Council reviews the Standing Committee’s recommendation for the composition of the Commission and the goals of the Commission; schedule five Standing Committee meetings during even months, five Commission meetings during odd months, and two Strategic Plan Workshop meetings; reschedule the Standing Committee Meeting to the fourth Thursday of even months; and appointed Councilmember Jeff Fox as Ex-Officio member to the Standing Committee (Vote 5- 0)
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n March 11, 2025, adopted City Council Resolution No. 2025-37, approving an agreement with Urban Street Angels, Inc. for operator services of the City’s Transition Age Youth Transitional Housing Program (Vote: 5-0).
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n February 11, 2025, adopted City Council Resolution No. 2025-19, authorizing the City Manager to sign Encampment Resolution Funding Program Documents on the Behalf of the City of Vista (Vote: 5-0).
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n January 23, 2025, adopted City Council Resolution No. 2025-08, approving a second amendment with Interfaith Community Services, Inc. to provide shelter beds to address homelessness in Vista (Vote: 5-0).
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n November 12, 2025, adopted City Council Resolution No. 2024-186, approving the publishing of a Request for Proposals for a Transition Aged Youth Transitional Housing Program at a City-owned Property (Vote: 4-0, Melendez Absent).
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n October 22, 2024, adopted City Council Resolution No. 2024-174, approving an agreement with San Diego Rescue Mission, Inc. to provide citywide homeless outreach services (Vote: 4-1, Contreras 04/02/2026
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October 8, 2024, adopted City Council Resolution No. 2024-160, authorizing the City to enter a Purchase Agreement for a parcel of real property located at 727 Ascot Drive.
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n August 27, 2024, adopted City Council Resolution No. 2024-146, approving an agreement with Townspeople for the Vista Housing Innovation Pilot Program (Vote: 5-0).
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n August 13, 2024, adopted City Council Resolution No. 2024-140, directing the City Manager and City Prosecutor to enforce Vista Municipal Code Section 9.20.020(b) and to continue to offer services and/or shelter when available (Vote: 4-0, Contreras abstained).
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n June 25, 2024, adopted the following resolutions:
• Community Development Commission Resolution No. 2024-03, approving a funding commitment letter for 902 Vista Village Drive (Vote: 4-0, Green absent). • City Council Resolution No. 2024-124, approving an exclusive negotiation agreement for 902 Vista V
illage Drive, and requesting the City Attorney’s Office to research the legality of providing housing preference to City of Vista residents, including through unit set asides or a point allo
cation system (Vote: 4-0, Green absent).
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n June 20, 2024, the Standing Committee on Homelessness received an update on the implementation of the Strategic Plan to Address Homelessness (No vote).
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ay 28, 2024, adopted City Council Resolution No. 2024-76, accepting $336,809.25, awarded by The Regional Task Force on Homelessness for targeted outreach and housing pathway solutions through a Shared Housing project for unsheltered residents in Vista (Vote: 5-0) On February 27, 2024, adopted City Council Resolution No. 2024-21, approving the First Amendment to the agreement with MAAC, obligating all $1.4 million within the first year of the Agreement to comply with the December 31, 2024, obligation deadline (Vote: 5-0).
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nuary 9, 2024, adopted the following City Council Resolutions:
• No. 2024-7, approving an agreement with Retread, Inc. to provide Buena Creek Navigation Center Operation Service, with the added condition to prohibit sexually violent offenders (Vote:
5-0).
• No. 2024-8, approving an agreement with MAAC for the administration of the Vista Emergency Housing Assistance Program, with an additional data collection requirement regarding public assistance programs (Vote: 5-0).
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ovember 14, 2023, adopted the following City Council Resolutions:
• No. 2023-195, approving a First Amendment with Interfaith Community Services, Inc. to provide shelter beds to address homelessness in Vista (Vote: 5-0). • No. 2023-196, approving a First Amendment with Exodus Recovery, Inc. to provide case management and outreach services to address homelessness in Vista (Vote: 5-0). • No. 2023-202, amending the Operating Budget for Fiscal Years 2023-24 and 2024-25 and amending the Capital Project Budget for Fiscal Years 2022-2023 and 2023-24 as revised by City Council (Vote: 5-0), which include:
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o $4.5M for acquisition of a homeless shelter
o $50,000 for emergency shelter additions
o $1M for continuing Safe Parking
On September 26, 2023, adopted the following City Council Resolutions:
• No. 2023-171, approving an agreement with Interfaith Community Services, Inc. to provide shelter beds to address homelessness in Vista and directed staff to provide monthly reports on funding used and meetings attended (Vote: 5-0).
• No. 2023-172, approving a master lease and request for proposals for the Buena Creek Navigation Center subject to property inspection and proof of section one clearance and with the addition of an annual accountability clause, transit passes upon request, pre-entry health screening, lockers for medications, security cameras, and pest management in the RFP (Vote: 5- 0).
• No. 2023-173, amending the Operating Budget for Fiscal years 2023-24 and 2024-25 (Vote: 5-0).
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n September 12, 2023, discussed the status of the City’s homeless shelter program, proposed changes to the agreement for shelter beds, and options for expediting the opening of the non-congregate shelter and directed staff to bring necessary items to the City Council at the September 26, 2023 meeting (No Vote).
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ugust 8, 2023, adopted City Council Resolution No. 2023-146, approving the reallocation of unused American Rescue Plan Act Funds to provide a Rental Assistance Program and directing staff to increase the annual income limit from 60% to 65% area median income (Vote: 5-0).
On June 27, 2023, adopted City Council Resolution No. 2023-113, approving a first amendment to the agreement with Exodus Recovery, Inc. to provide a licensed clinical social worker (Vote: 5-0).
On June 13, 2023, adopted the following City Council Resolutions:
• No. 2023-97, declaring that real property identified as 902 Vista Village Drive (APN 175-223-25- 00) is surplus land and not necessary for the City’s use and approving certain related actions (Vote: 5-0).
• No. 2023-98, declaring that real property identified as APNs 175-221-28-22 and 175-221-29-00 is surplus land and not necessary for the City’s use and approving certain related actions (Vote: 5-0).
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pril 25, 2023, authorized participation in the Capital Emergency Housing Solutions Grant Program (Vote: 5-0).
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ril 25, 2023, approved the First Amendment to the Agreement with Jewish Family Services of San Diego to provide Safe Parking Operator Services (Vote: 5-0).
On F
ebruary 14, 2023, authorizing the application for the encampment resolution Funding round 2 (ERF- R2) Grant from the Interagency Council on Homelessness (Cal ICH) (Vote: 5-0).
On Ja
nuary 10, 2023, approving an agreement with Jewish Family Services of San Diego to provide Safe Parking Operator Services (Vote: 5-0).
On Ja
nuary 10, 2023, approving an affordable housing agreement by and among the Community Development Commission of the City of Vista, The City of Vista and Santa Fe Senior Village, LP, a California Limited Partnership (Vote: 5-0).
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On December 13, 2022, authorizing the application and adopting the PHLA Plan for the PLHA Program (Vote: 5-0).
On September 27, 2022, adopted the following City Council Resolutions:
• No. 2022-141, approving an agreement with Exodus Recovery, Inc. to provide case management and outreach services to address homelessness in Vista (Vote: 5-0) • No. 2022-143, approving an agreement with Interfaith Community Services, Inc., to provide shelter beds to address homelessness in Vista (Vote: 5-0).
On September 13, 2022, discussed a permanent supportive housing request for qualifications and, by consensus, directed staff to move forward (No Vote).
On April 26, 2022, Council directed staff to develop an RFP or RFQ for a Permanent Supportive Housing Development and to define a portion of City Funds to assist in this project (Vote 5-0).
On January 25, 2022, Council discussed the following:
• Directed staff to review safe camping and safe parking and bring back recommendations at a future City Council meeting (Vote 4-1, Ritter opposed). • Discussed Year-round Shelter and Operator Request for Proposal. Directed staff to finalize an RFP to develop and operate a year-round shelter in Vista, based on the City Council input provided (No Vote).
On September 28, 2021, received an update on the implementation of the Strategic Plan to Address Homelessness and adopted the following City Council Resolutions:
• No. 2021- 165, approving the first amendment to the contract with Exodus Recovery, Inc. to provide a full-time social worker and a part-time housing navigator to address homelessness in Vista (Vote 5-0).
• No. 2021- 166, approving an amendment to the agreement with Interfaith Community Services, Inc. to provide shelter beds to address homelessness in Vista (Vote 5-0). • N o 2021 - 167, approving an amendment to the agreement with North County lifeline for the Homeless Prevention Pilot Program for the Strategic Plan to Address Homelessness Vote 5-0).
Additionally on September 28, 2021, City Council approved staff’s recommendation to include Housing under the Reduce Homelessness Strategy and directed Staff to come back with more information and plans for workshops, community outreach, and funding options for shelters/housing.
On April 27, 2021, received an update on the implementation of the Strategic Plan to Address Homelessness and approved staff recommendation to continue programs and activities as outlined in the Strategic Plan to Address Homelessness (No Vote).
On August 11, 2020, adopted the following City Council Resolutions:
• No. 2020- 138, approving an agreement with North County Lifeline for the Homeless Prevention Pilot Program for the Strategic Plan to Address Homelessness (Vote: 5-0). • No. 2020- 140, approving an agreement with Interfaith Community Services, Inc. to provide shelter beds to address homelessness in Vista (Vote:5-0). • No. 2020- 141, approving an agreement with Exodus Recovery, Inc. to provide a full-time Social Worker to address homelessness in Vista (Vote: 5-0).
• No. 2020- 142, amending the Operating Budget for Fiscal Years 2019/20 and 2020/ 21 Vote: 5- 04/02/2026
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0).
On June 23, 2020, adopted City Council Resolution No. 2020-115, authorizing application to the Permanent Housing Local Allocation Program and Administration of Program Activities.
On March 10, 2020, approved the Strategic Plan to Address Homelessness and directed staff to begin plan implementation (Vote: 5-0).
On January 28, 2020, provided direction to staff to include all eight strategies identified in the Strategic Plan to Address Homelessness with recommended adjustments to reporting schedules, funding allocation amounts and provisional delayed implementation for one strategy (No Vote).
On January 14, 2020, adopted City Council Resolution No. 2020- 4, accepting an allocation of 250,000 from the California Department of Housing and Community Development for homelessness prevention and intervention services, authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents related to the funding, and amending the Operating Budget for the 2019/20 Fiscal Year (Vote: 5-0).
On November 12, 2019, directed staff to include a full-scope social worker led homeless outreach team, and a plan to “rent” shelter beds in existing shelters, in the Strategic Plan to Address Homelessness (No Vote).
On October 22, 2019, discussed quality of life, community outreach and education, and legislative advocacy, and by consensus, directed staff to include encampment clean-up activities, the Historic Downtown Outreach Program, the proposed community outreach and education activities, and efforts to engage federal, state, and local representatives in the Strategic Plan to Address Homelessness (No Vote).
On September 24, 2019, discussed prevention and diversion services, and by consensus, directed staff to proceed with attaining one-time state funding for prevention and diversion services, and to include financial assistance and home share components in the Strategic Plan to Address Homelessness (No Vote).
On June 4, 2019, held a workshop to discuss potential strategies to address homelessness and, by consensus, provided direction to staff (No Vote).
On December 11, 2018, discussed the City Council Goals Action Plan for 2018- 2020 (No Vote). On June 12, 2018, discussed the City Council Goals Action Plan for 2018- 2020 (No Vote).
On March 6, 2018, held a workshop and, by consensus, identified top priority goals for Fiscal Years 2018/19 and 2019/20 (No Vote).
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