ACTION: Confirmed the following: 1) Mayor’s youth appointments to various commissions, 2) Deputy Mayor O’Donnell’s appointment to the Senior Commission and Sales Tax Oversight Committee, and 3) Vista Chamber of Commerce’s recommendation of appointment to the Traffic Commission. Vote: 5-0.
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Clerk/Secretary
Department: City Clerk Item No: C3
Prepared by: Kathy Valdez, City Clerk Meeting Date: May 26, 2026 Approved by: John Conley, City Manager Agenda Location: Consent Calendar SUBJECT: APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS CITY COMMISSIONS, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES RECOMMENDATION: Confirm the following: 1) Mayor’s youth appointments to various commissions, 2) Deputy Mayor O’Donnell’s appointment to the Senior Commission and Sales Tax Oversight Committee, and 3) Vista Chamber of Commerce’s recommendation of appointment to the Traffic Commission.
CORRELATION TO CITY COUNCIL GOALS: Routine operational item not corresponding to a specific City Council goal.
PRIOR ACTION: On May 20, 2025, confirmed the Mayor’s youth appointments to various commissions. (Vote: 5-0).
STATEMENT ON THE SUBJECT:
Youth Commission. In 2006, the Youth Commission was established by City Ordinance No. 2006-1. Its purpose is to promote participation of youth-oriented community service activities and gain insight from the youth community on matters pertinent to young people in the City of Vista.
The Commission’s eleven members are appointed by the Mayor with confirmation by the City Council. The standard term of office is two years. There are seven vacancies being filled; six have a term ending June 30, 2027 and one has a term ending June 30, 2028.
Appointment of Youth to Various Commissions. The Mayor, with confirmation by the City Council, appoints two non-voting youth representatives to serve one-year terms on the Community Safety Commission, Parks & Recreation Commission, Planning Commission, and Public Arts Commission.
Public Notification of Vacancies. Applications were solicited through the City of Vista’s website, Facebook and Twitter accounts, and through public and private schools.
A total of 48 youth applications were received to fill 15 vacancies. Applicants were interviewed by Mayor Franklin on May 2, and 9, 2026. The Mayor’s recommended appointments are included as Exhibit 1.
Senior Commission and Sales Tax Oversight Committee. Staff were notified on February 20, 2026 that Bonnie Glasgow was resigning from her seats on the Senior Citizens Affairs Commission and the Sales Tax Oversight Committee. A notice was posted on March 4, 2026 announcing the vacancy for District 4 with a deadline to apply by March 31, 2026. The notice was re-posted on April 16, 2026 with a AGENDA
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CITY COUNCIL
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
BUENA SANITATION DISTRICT
JOINT POWERS FINANCING AUTHORITY
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MEETING DATE: May 26, 2026 PAGE 2
SUBJECT: APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS CITY COMMISSIONS, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES new application deadline of May 1, 2026. A total of three applications from District 4 were received and interviewed. Deputy Mayor O’Donnell recommends that Mike Wood be appointed to fill the unscheduled vacancies with a term ending March 31, 2027.
Traffic Commission. Vista Chamber of Commerce makes a recommendation of appointment to fill one seat on the Traffic Commission. The Vista Chamber Board voted to recommend that Issac White be appointed to the Traffic Commission to fill the seat vacated by Kristin Pedroza with a term ending March 31, 2028.
FISCAL IMPACT: There is no direct fiscal impact associated with the staff recommendation.
EXHIBITS:
1. Mayor Franklin’s memo of youth commissioner appointments
2.Deputy Mayor O’Donnell’s memo of appointment
3.Vista Chamber of Commerce’s recommendation of appointment 05/26/2026 C3 Page 2 of 5
Date: May 12, 2026
To: Honorable City Council Members
From: Mayor John Franklin
Subject: Youth Commissioner Appointments
CC: City Manager, City Clerk
Please confirm the following youth appointments to the City’s Commissions, with a term end date of 6/30/27:
Community Safety Commission
1.Cali Dowdy 2.Joie Palmer
Parks and Recreation Commission
1.Rami Farias 2.Reni Mariadasan
Planning Commission
1.Nikola Konopka 2.Lorenzo Ramon Rendon
Public Arts Commission
1.Kayla Jordan 2. Junee Rios Herrera
Please confirm the following appointments to the City’s Youth Advisory Commission:
Term ending 6/30/2028
Isabella Haddad Dylan Soto Guzman
Adrian Cordero Sadie Donovan
Jasmine Flores Lily Beld
Term ending 6/30/2027
Mats Dykstra
These appointments are scheduled for confirmation at the City Council Meeting of May 26, 2026. If you have any questions or comments, please let me know prior to the meeting.
Thank you.
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Date: May 19, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From: Deputy Mayor Dan O’Donnell
Subject: Recommendation for Appointment to Fill Unscheduled Vacancies CC: City Manager, City Clerk
I recommend that Mike Woods be appointed to the Senior Citizens Affairs Commission and the Sales Tax Oversight Committee to fill the unscheduled vacancies with terms ending March 31, 2027.
The appointments are scheduled for confirmation at the City Council Meeting on May 26, 2026.
If you have any questions or comments, please let me know prior to the meeting.
Thank you.
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EXHIBIT 2
From:Rachel Beld
To:Kathy Valdez
Subject:Traffic Commissioner
Date:Wednesday, April 29, 2026 7:26:47 PM
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Hi Kathy,
The Vista Chamber Board voted to appoint Issac White to serve on the Traffic Commission. He is a retired Sheriff's Sergeant with SDSO and now a Financial Advisor with Edward Jones at Edward Jones at 236 E Broadway. In addition to being a business owner and Vista Chamber member, he is also a Vista resident.
We think he's a great choice for the Traffic Commission. He can be reached at [email protected] or at 760-509-9006.
Let me know if you need anything else from me.
Thank you,
Rachel
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