Consolidated Meeting Minutes
August 11, 2026
The August 11, 2026, 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 4 :30 pm in the City Council Chambers, 200 Civic Center Drive, Vista, California.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT
Mayor John Franklin, Deputy Mayor Dan O’Donnell
Corinna Contreras, Katie Melendez, Jeff Fox
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Franklin called for a Closed Session at 4:31 p.m. for the following:
CS1. Conference with Real Property Negotiators, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8: (CC)
Property Address: 952-958 Postal Way, Vista, CA
Agency Negotiator: City Manager John Conley, Assistant City Manager Imelda Huerta, Housing and Homeless Services Division Manager
Jonathan Lung
Under Negotiation: Terms
CS2. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): (BSD)
Case Name: Buena Sanitation District v. Lee & Ro, Inc.
Case Number: San Diego Superior Court case number 37-2024-00011619-CU- BC-NC
Venue: San Diego Superior Court, North County Division
RECESS, OPEN SESSION, AND CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Franklin recessed the Closed Session at 4:47 p.m. and called the meeting to order in Open Session at 5:30 p.m.
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
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Mike Sylvia Finance Director
Natalie Jacobs Human Resources Director
Chris Mitchell Information Technology Director
Chris Arce Public Works Director
Margaret Hamer Recreation & Community Services Director
CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Walter Chung stated there were no reportable actions from Closed Session.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Fox led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Franklin announced that the meeting was being convened in honor of the memory of former County Supervisor Bill Horn.
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 Gilberto ‘Gilly’ Gonzalez, declaring August 12, 2026 as “ Gilberto ‘Gilly’ Gonzalez Day ” in the City of Vista.
P2. The Mayor and City Councilmembers presented a proclamation to Franklin ‘Frankie’ Garcia, declaring August 13, 2026 as “Franklin ‘Frankie’ Garcia Day” in the City of Vista.
Oral Communications
The following members of the public addressed the City Council in person:
• Jennifer Boyer spoke about noise concerns from Staycation for Dogs. • Joe Houde spoke about ecological overshoot.
• Dawn Renee spoke about concerns of high traffic speeds on Hacienda Dr. • Marjorie Bramwell spoke about the expansion of the Vista Detention Center.
The following members of the public addressed the City Council via Zoom:
• Madison Rapp spoke about teen and young adult vaping. • Peggy Walker spoke about the impact of high potency cannabis on youth.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by O’Donnell, Second by Melendez, to approve the following Consent Calendar.
Motion carried: 5-0
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C1. Check Register (CC)
Received and filed the June 2026 Check Register.
C2. Approval of Minutes (CC/CDC/BSD/SA/JPFA)
Approved the following meeting minutes:
June 23, 2026 Consolidated Meeting (CC/CDC/BSD/SA/JPFA) June 17, 2026 Special Meeting (CC)
June 23, 2026 Special Meeting (CC)
C3. Treasurer’s Cash Report for the Month Ending May 31, 2026 (CC) Received and filed the Treasurer’s Cash Report for the month ending May 31, 2026.
C4. 2026 League of California Cities Annual Conference Voting Delegate and Alternates (CC)
Designated Deputy Mayor Dan O’Donnell to serve as the City’s primary voting delegate and Councilmember Jeff Fox to serve as the alternate to the 2026 League of California Cities Annual Business Meeting/General Assembly.
C5. Third Amendment to the Purchase and Sale Agreement for 952-958 Postal Way, Vista, CA 92083 (CC)
1. Adopted City Council Resolution No. 2026 -121, entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the Chartered City of Vista, California, Approving a Third Amendment to the Purchase and Sale Agreement for 952-958 Postal Way, Vista, CA 92083.”
2. Adopted City Council Resolution No. 2026 -122, entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the Chartered City of Vista, California, Amending the Operating Budget for Fiscal Years 2025/26 and 2026/27.”
C6. All-Way Stop at the Intersection of Foothill Drive and Calle Sinaloa (CC) This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for further discussion.
C7. One-Way Stop at the Intersection of N. Indiana Avenue and The Circle (CC) Adopted City Council Resolution No. 2026 -123, entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the Chartered City of Vista, California, Establishing a One-Way Stop Control at the Intersection of N. Indiana Avenue and The Circle to Control Traffic from The Circle.”
C8. Parking Restriction Modifications at 1525 W. Vista Way (CC) Adopted City Council Resolution No. 2026 -124, entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the Chartered City of Vista, California, Modifying Parking Restrictions on the North Side of W. Vista Way from Durian Street to 300 Feet Westerly (Frontage of 1525 W. Vista Way).”
C9. Golf Cart Operation on Public Streets in the Shadowridge Development (CC) This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for further discussion.
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C10. As-Needed Engineering Survey Services – Award of Contracts (CC)
1. Adopted City Council Resolution No. 2026 -126, entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the Chartered City of Vista, California, AwRearding a Contract to Gold Coast Surveying, Inc. for As-Needed Engineering Survey Services.”
2. Adopted City Council Resolution No. 2026 -127, entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the Chartered City of Vista, California, Awarding a Contract to Right -Of- Way Engineering Services, Inc. for As-Needed Engineering Survey Services.”
C11. CIP 8402B – North Indiana Avenue Sidewalk Project – Award of Contract (CC) Adopted City Council Resolution No. 2026 -128, entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the Chartered City of Vista, California, Awarding a Contract to RAC Construction & Engineering, Inc. for the North Indiana Avenue Sidewalk Project (CIP No. 8402B).”
C12. Approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the North County Transit District (NCTD) to Pursue Funding and Other Opportunities for Improvements to Areas of Mutal Jurisdiction (CC)
Adopted City Council Resolution No. 2026 -129, entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the Chartered City of Vista, California, Approving a Memorandum o f Understanding with the North County Transit District (NCTD) t o Pursue Funding and Other Opportunities For Transportation Improvements Within Areas of Mutual Jurisdiction and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the MOU.”
C13. Memorandum of Understanding with Moonlight Cultural Foundation (CC) Adopted City Council Resolution No. 2026 -130, entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the Chartered City of Vista, California, Approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the Moonlight Cultural Foundation.”
C14. Facility Use Agreement Between the City of Vista and the Vista Fire Protection District (CC)
Adopted City Council Resolution No. 2026 -131, entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the Chartered City of Vista, California, Approving a Facility Use Agreement with the Vista Fire Protection District.”
C15. Updating the City-Wide Classification and Compensation Index (CC) Adopted City Council Resolution No. 2026 -132, 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 Therewith.”
C16. Settlement of the Workers’ Compensation Claim of Ryan Deason (CC) Adopted City Council Resolution No. 2026 -133, entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the Chartered City of Vista, California, Authorizing Settlement of the Workers’ Compensation Claim of Ryan Deason in the Amount of $50,170.00.”
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C17. Title VI Compliance Program and Limited English Proficiency Plan Updates (CC)
1. Adopted City Council Resolution No. 2026 -134, entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the Chartered City of Vista, California, Approving Updates to the Title VI Compliance Program.”
2. Adopted City Council Resolution No. 2026 -135, entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the Chartered City of Vista, California, Approving Updates to the Limited English Proficiency Plan.”
C18. Authorizing Acceptance of California Office of Traffic Safety Grant (CC) Adopted City Council Resolution No. 2026 -136, entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the Chartered City of Vista, California, Authorizing Acceptance of California Office of Traffic Safety Grant.”
C19. Authorization to Apply for Statewide Parks Program Grant for Park Development on E. Bobier Drive and Matagual Drive (CC)
1. Adopted City Council Resolution No. 2026 -137, entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the Chartered City of Vista, California, Approving the Application for SPP Grant Funding for Bobier Drive Park.”
2. Adopted City Council Resolution No. 2026 -138, entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the Chartered City of Vista, California, Approving the Application for SPP grant funding for Matagual Drive Park.”
C20. Acceptance and Appropriation of Proposition 64 Public Health and Safety Grant Award (CC)
Adopted City Council Resolution No. 2026 -139, entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the Chartered City of Vista, California, Accepting, Appropriating, and Authorizing Board of State and Community Corrections Grant Award.”
C21. San Diego Workforce Partnership Agreement (CC)
Adopted City Council Resolution No. 2026 -140, entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the Chartered City of Vista, California, Approving the San Diego Workforce Partnership Fire and EMS Program Service Agreement.”
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
C6. All-Way Stop at the Intersection of Foothill Drive and Calle Sinaloa (CC) Husam Hasenin, Traffic Engineer Division Manager, introduced the item and provided staff’s report.
The following members of the public spoke in opposition to the item:
• Bruce Beattie
• Evelyn Moore
• Lucy Fonseca
City Councilmembers and staff discussed the following:
• The Traffic Commission did not approve the all-way stop when it was presented to them in June 2026.
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• The area has traffic issues and needs traffic calming, but an all-way stop is not the best solution.
• Staff should look at options for traffic calming for the area.
No action was taken.
C9. Golf Cart Operation on Public Streets in the Shadowridge Development (CC) Husam Hasenin, Traffic Engineer Division Manager, introduced the item and provided staff’s report.
The following members of the public spoke in favor of the item:
• Joe Exline
• Patty Taylor (in favor of item but did not speak)
City Councilmembers and staff discussed the following:
• Concern that taking this action will cause confusion. • The recommended action cleans up the language of the resolution removing private streets, which the City does not oversee.
Motion by O’Donnell, Second by Contreras to rescinded City Council Resolution No. 94-38, designating the Shadowridge Development as a real estate development offering golf facilities, designating certain streets for the combined use of golf carts and other vehicles, prescribing rules and regulations for the operation of golf carts, and establishing golf cart crossing zones and adopted City Council Resolution No. 2026-125, entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the Chartered City of Vista, California, Designating the Shadowridge Development as a Real Estate Development Offering Golf Services, Designating Certain Public Streets for the Combined Use of Golf Carts and Other Vehicles, Prescribing Rules and Regulations for the Operation of Golf Carts, and Establishing Golf Cart Crossing Zones.”
Motion carried: 5-0
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PH1. Nuisance Abatement Hearing – 650 Sycamore Ave (CC) Imelda Huerta, Assistant City Manager, and Monica Pinaglia, Code Enforcement Manager , provided the staff report.
The following members of the public spoke in favor of the item:
• Michael Honeycutt
• Stephanie Jackel
• Kathy Bagwell
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Ron Holley, representative for owner group of property, spoke on the item and answered questions from the City Council.
City Councilmembers and staff discussed the following:
• Property owners in the area are upset about the condition of the building. • There has been a failure of action.
• Request property owner to act in expeditious good faith to develop property. • The City Council can give more time to abate the nuisance.
Motion by O'Donnell, Second by Franklin to close the public hearing and a dopt City Council Resolution No. 2026- 141, entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the Chartered City of Vista, California, Declaring that the Condition of the Property Located at 650 Sycamore Avenue (APN 217- 023-36-00) Constitutes a Public Nuisance and Authorizing the City Manager to Abat e the Public Nuisance” with an amended timeframe of 45 days.
Motion carried: 5-0
PH2. Appeal of P24-0164, 552 West Bobier Drive Project (CC) Joe Vacca, Director of Community Development, introduced the item and Chis Winters, Principal Planner, provided staff’s report.
Michael Schweitzer, Way Wing Vista, LLC, developer for project, answered questions from the City Council.
City Councilmembers and staff discussed the following:
• The Conditions of approval include the HOA’s responsibility to maintain the painting of the rock
• A four-foot picket fence will be installed around the rocks; “frog rock” will be viewable to the public
• The appeal was made moot by the developer providing a letter detailing the responsibility of the HOA to maintain “frog rock” with the current color scheme and providing a photo for reference
Motion by Contreras, Second by O’Donnell to close the public hearing and adopt City Council Resolution No. 2026-142, entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the Chartered City of Vista, California, Adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the 552 W. Bobier Drive Project, Planning Case No. P24- 0164” and adopt City Council Resolution No. 2026-143, entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the Chartered City of Vista, California, Denying the Appeal and Approving a Tentative Subdivision Map and Site Development Plan to Construct 15 Single-Family Attached Residential Units on a 1.67- Acre Site Located at 552 W. Bobier Drive (APN 161-030-07-00).” Consolidated Minutes August 11, 2026
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Motion carried: 5-0
PH3. Plastic Beverage Bottle Reduction Ordinance (CC)
Imelda Huerta, Assistant City Manager, introduced the item and Cassidy McCarthy, Climate Action Plan Program Administrator, provided staff’s report.
The following members of the public spoke in favor of the item:
• Joe Houde
• Fernando Hernandez
• Gayle Martin
• Vicki Conlon
• Carlos Lopez
• Kevin Lee, Dr. Bronner’s
• Wendy Schramm
• Diane Nygaard
• Janice Jones
• Mark Wall
• Rachel Beld, Vista Chamber of Commerce
• Kathy Rallings (via Zoom)
• Nanci Oechsle (via Zoom)
• Elizabeth Mosley, NCCCA (via Zoom)
• Rishika Varma (via Zoom)
• Melissa Morris (via Zoom)
City Councilmembers and staff discussed the following:
• Alternative bottles are sprayed with thin coating of plastic. • Let consumers drive market.
• Add an exception for large events over 30,000 people with a sunset in three years. • Add a three year sunset for the exception for youth sporting events. • Ensure compliance in a collaborative way.
• Narrow “City-sponsored event” definition; consider “City run or City organized events”.
• Proposed changes would need to be brought back in a revised ordinance. • Adopt as is, and direct staff to bring back amendments for sunsets and changes to the definition.
Motion by O'Donnell , Second by Contreras to close the public hearing and i ntroduce and a dopt Ordinance No. 2026-07, entitled, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the Chartered City of Vista, California, Adding Chapter 11.06 to the Vista Municipal Code Regarding Plastic Beverage Bottle Reduction.”
Motion carried: 4-1 (Franklin opposed)
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DISCUSSION
D1. Agreement with Interfaith Community Services, Inc. for Administration of Vista Senior Tenant Assistance for Balanced Living & Expenses Program (CC) Jonathan Lung, Housing and Homeless Services Program Administrator, introduced the item and Catalina Lagan, Management Analyst, provided staff’s report.
The following members of the public spoke on the item:
• Filipa Rios, Interfaith Community Services, Inc.
City Councilmembers and staff discussed the following:
• Mayor Franklin stated his opposition to the program.
• Want to track success of program; data will be available roughly every 6 months.
Motion by Melendez, Second by O’Donnell to adopt City Council Resolution No. 2026-144, entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the Chartered City of Vista, California, Approving an Agreement With Interfaith Community Services, Inc. for the Administration of the Vista Senior Tenant Assistance for Balanced Living and Expenses Program” and adopt City Council Resolution No. 2026-145, entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the Chartered City of Vista, California, Amending the Operating Budget for Fiscal Years 2025/26 and 2026/27.”
Motion carried: 4-1 (Franklin opposed)
D2. CEA & Luminia Solar Plus Program at Vista Facilities (CC) Imelda Huerta, Assistant City Manager, introduced the item and Cassidy McCarthy, Climate Action Plan Program Administrator introduced presenters Rob Howard, CEA, and Paul DeKleermaeker, Luminia.
The following members of the public spoke in favor of the item:
• Joe Houde
• Diane Nygaard
• Janice Jones
• Kathy Rallings (via Zoom)
City Councilmembers and staff discussed the following:
• Don’t have to invest cash upfront.
• Guaranteed equipment will produce a minimum amount.
• Sites selected based on consumption, only have enough solar to offset. • Have Environmental Commission review sites.
• Fast track the Wave Waterpark site.
• Review downtown area, including the Avo, for potential sites.
Directed staff to move forward with the Wave Waterpark site and to take the other sites to the Environmental Commission for review.
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o vote taken.
D3
. Expanding Vista’s Foam Ban to Retail Establishments (CC) Cassidy McCarthy, Climate Action Plan Program Administrator, introduced the item and provided staff’s report.
T
he following members of the public spoke in favor of the item:
• Joe Houde
• Fernando Hernandez
• Wendy Schramm
• Janice Jones
• Kathy Rallings (via Zoom)
• Elizabeth Mosley, NCCCA (via Zoom)
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ity Councilmembers and staff discussed the following:
• Supportive of having staff draft an ordinance prohibiting the retail sale of foam, except for pool and beach toys.
• Franklin stated his opinion that this is government overreach and that he is not in support.
• Mirror CA regulations.
• Analyze impact on small businesses and Business Park area manufacturers.
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irect staff to draft a foam ban ordinance (with exceptions for pool and beach toys) for future consideration.
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otion carried: 4-1 (Franklin opposed)
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Franklin adjourned the meeting at 10:21 p.m.
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Kathy Valdez, City Clerk