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The city acquired the three‑quarter‑acre parcel — improved with a 12‑bed residential care facility — for $2,100,000; escrow closed Oct. 15, 2024. At the Oct. 27 meeting, staff summarized the procurement and an RFP process the city ran seeking an operator to provide transitional housing and services for youth ages 18–25.

Why it matters: The program, if implemented, would provide interim and transitional housing and wraparound services for young adults experiencing homelessness in North County. Staff highlighted connections to vocational training and health services and noted private and county partnerships already in place.

RFP and proposer: The city issued an RFP that closed Jan. 30, 2025; Urban Street Angels was the sole respondent, documenting 13 years of experience with outreach and housing programs for TAY and partnerships with county behavioral health, the YMCA, San Diego Housing Commission and other local organizations. Staff said Urban Street Angels plans to begin accepting TAY clients July 1, 2025, and that the operator intends to fund the program using private donations and county funds; the agreement presented includes progressive lease payments to the city in later years.

Program costs and funding: Staff summarized the draft operating budget: about $710,000 in program costs identified for the first year with increases to approximately $834,000 in year two and $878,000 in year three. Staff said the first year’s expenses are anticipated to be covered by secured private donations and county funds, with monthly lease payments to the city beginning in year two and projected annual lease revenue of $77,250 in year two and $79,568 in year three.

Urban Street Angels overview: Founder and CEO Eric Lovett Myers described the organization’s history, its existing housing locations and its emphasis on case management, vocational training, and healthcare access for youth who have experienced homelessness and trauma. He said Urban Street Angels has existing trade‑school partnerships and private donations and noted the organization’s experience operating shelter and transitional programs.

Public comment and context: Earlier public comments at the meeting included multiple speakers representing Green Oak Ranch Ministries, an addiction‑recovery nonprofit that said it houses about 60 people across several programs and described recent legal and funding threats after losing a major lease and revenue source. Green Oak Ranch’s executive director, Hannah Gailey, said the organization needs city and community support to keep residents housed and gave program cost context (residents pay $750 per month, which covers about half of program costs).

Status and council action: During the provided transcript segment staff presented the draft operator agreement and Urban Street Angels’ program plan; a final council vote on the operator services agreement was not recorded in the excerpt provided. Staff indicated the program intends to use secured funding for initial implementation and then begin lease payments to the city in later years per the proposed agreement.

Next steps and clarifications requested: Staff and council will need to finalize the operator services agreement terms, confirm funding sources and performance expectations, and set an implementation timeline for client intake. Council members may request a follow‑up report or vote to approve the agreement at a subsequent meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Meeting March 11, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","City staff and Urban Street Angels presented a plan to operate a transitional‑age youth housing program at a city‑owned property the council purchased in October 2024; staff showed a multi‑year budget and proposed a July 1, 2025 intake date.","taxTitle","Vista, San Diego County, California","taxId",2844,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6638995,"Council endorses AVO recommendations, directs staff to seek outside proposals and explore fee changes",1120,3259000,4379000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2558746-f7190928fb8e2598d626979837c9b353&start=3259&end=4379","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2558746-f7190928fb8e2598d626979837c9b353/thumbnail_3259000.jpg","/articles/6638995/Vista/San-Diego-County/California/Council-endorses-AVO-recommendations-directs-staff-to-seek-outside-proposals-and-explore-fee-changes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6638995-7d82baeb1e133a6edcbba0124d48bd70/orig.mp4?Expires=1770381924&Signature=hQBIdRGMb8DnZ6EHuKuagbDKHccVWKUUnrW6Gv7cFnI7LZDIoIP1Uy9GR5fVd0S-ap5-hKoj~Y11npBJ-Ec-6Z6w58fo1mY47jn~OyNmwLHmFmn6cVLJ1jvjbm0o55lU5ee0xO7NB0Hsd-RW4e3Ikt6CbQ2vGTEcXtKXZZIowPIkc8wlhvBzB-PMjOuDR0qWjFYGHSzB8j6Xc2KPBVE8cmpfpxVOOLf08AexccVwQDAS1eKgWq75Mb0KK0o7dTe7zNEpKQ9ySqkYjI5SIJty83uSAGBoBGfpqidSyOr7kTbVpukwUum9P3hrgqTb~jGQug9Y-Pq5DZy3ja36Jy7AyQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Vista City Council unanimously directed city staff to seek proposals for the operation or partnership of the AVO Playhouse and to explore short‑term fee reductions and programming measures to increase use of the downtown theater.

Council discussion followed a committee report recommending about $1.3 million in deferred maintenance and upgrades to make the 303 Main Street theater “multiuse” for theater, music, comedy and other events. The committee also suggested hiring staff to promote, book and manage the venue and suggested incentivizing rentals to increase awareness.

Why it matters: Council members said activating the AVO could bring more patrons to downtown businesses and provide a year‑round venue for local talent. Several council members urged a dual approach: pursue possible private‑sector partnerships through an RFI/RFP while using existing or year‑end funds to temporarily reduce rental fees and encourage local artists to use the space.

Committee findings and staff presentation: Economic development staff reported a list of deferred maintenance and technology upgrades prepared by Public Works and recreation staff. The committee toured similar theaters in nearby cities and proposed a program of improvements, citing accessibility and technology needs as priorities. Staff estimated the upgrades and deferred maintenance at about $1,300,000 and said the committee did not prioritize a single use but advocated for multiuse programming.

Public input: Local photographers, producers and the Vista Chamber of Commerce urged a balanced approach. Jacob Fredericks said the AVO’s vintage features are an asset and urged low‑cost community programming first to test demand. Rachel Belt, president and CEO of the Vista Chamber of Commerce, supported renovation and said prior experience booking the venue showed both demand and operational challenges.

Council direction and vote: Council members discussed fee structure, booking windows and staffing. Deputy Mayor Melendez and others said the current fee schedule — a cited nonprofit 10‑hour performance day rate of roughly $780 and for‑profit 10‑hour performance day rate of $1,555 — discourages local talent. Staff and the committee suggested using year‑end fund balance allocated for downtown events to offset fees for a transition period to increase utilization.

Council member Contreras moved to direct staff to develop an RFP (and to consider an RFI) that includes a public‑access carve‑out; Council member Fox proposed a friendly amendment for staff to return in November with options for phased funding and interim lower or half‑day rates while the RFP/RFI is pursued. The motion, as amended, passed unanimously.

What council asked staff to do: staff will (1) prepare an RFP/RFI to solicit proposals from operators or partners that preserve substantial public access, (2) evaluate booking history and vacancy rates to identify low‑demand windows, (3) return with options for short‑term fee reductions or half‑day rates targeted at local users and nonprofits, and (4) report back on potential use of year‑end fund balance to subsidize incentives or one‑time upgrades.

Council members also suggested phased improvements rather than a single large appropriation, and asked for a breakdown of variable vs. fixed costs in the city’s cost‑recovery model. Staff said the last comprehensive fee study was about 25 years ago and recommended an approach that balances cost recovery with community access.

The council’s actions leave three parallel tracks: pursue private‑sector interest via an RFI/RFP, temporarily incentivize local programming through targeted subsidies or fee adjustments, and further analyze the capital and operating costs needed to modernize the facility.","The Vista City Council accepted the AVO Theater Advisory Committee’s recommendations, directed staff to issue a request for proposals (RFP/RFI) for operation/partnership, and asked staff to explore lower-fee programming and potential year‑end funds to incentivize bookings; council approved the direction unanimously.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6639000,"Vista council declares 853 Crescent Drive a public nuisance, authorizes abatement",2479,691000,3170000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2558746-f7190928fb8e2598d626979837c9b353&start=691&end=3170","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2558746-f7190928fb8e2598d626979837c9b353/thumbnail_691000.jpg","/articles/6639000/Vista/San-Diego-County/California/Vista-council-declares-853-Crescent-Drive-a-public-nuisance-authorizes-abatement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6639000-6a83c8dc4bead4c203b6d52ed27d3831/orig.mp4?Expires=1770434863&Signature=DfIb58N2zHCj6mNDRdn68t8Bjg2E9CWu6P1ynrVH-idpnPsn1Ph8ILwobMwpEKoqpuMyXKBHS7~JDISNdDi-3E8Ih3NmCsQpafNb8kErrTSgfu4D1aKyVV-QZkwtd8Ygj8kKr-034Jsucbcty9E8ghq0AjOxCyjSEWOX~ZwrRR0XUDtuUEZ44w5thEuo2rsUb38ev1jpEEBOCl3rEwmFS9BfaNSL524DUwMD8FvPNeYww7j22rVNcmHeAtdA3ZBPa2NPR615ceWy35YORA4yXWTa3njUH268OMavhtdeHZ1FF950iiKX9~VeNkUFRkGWy8v~yXSK7eFJXtdD9H6wgQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Vista City Council on Tuesday declared 853 Crescent Drive a public nuisance and authorized the city manager to abate the property after staff presented evidence the house was operating as an unpermitted short‑term rental and generated repeated disturbances for neighbors.

The action follows staff testimony that the property — assessor’s parcel number 179-070-2600 — has been listed on short‑term rental platforms without a permit, produced an estimated 106 booked nights since March of last year and generated about $42,000 in rental revenue. Staff also reported more than 40 neighbor complaints, multiple code enforcement citations totaling roughly $17,875 that remain unpaid, and 17 sheriff’s calls to the address since January of last year, including reports of loud parties, grand theft and armed/suspicious individuals.

Why it matters: Neighbors described repeated late‑night parties that blocked streets and left alcohol containers and drug paraphernalia in yards, and they urged the council to halt what they called an ongoing commercial party operation in a residential area.

In a public hearing on the matter, the property manager, identified as Daniel Serachi, acknowledged early problems with guests hosting large parties and described steps he said he had taken to curb disturbances: minimum stay requirements, stricter house rules and more proactive guest messaging. Neighbors disputed that effort as too little, too late.

“Please abate the business here that’s being run in our residential neighborhood,” neighbor Bill Froelich told the council, describing people “leaving his house drunk, high on drugs,” and loud disturbances into the early morning.

Code enforcement manager Clarence Rich told the council that notices and citations were mailed — including certified mail — and staff had made phone and email attempts to contact the owner or agent. Rich said the city’s contractor can access platform booking data to corroborate revenue and dates and that the city could pursue additional citations or subpoena records in a civil action if necessary.

Mayor Joe Franklin moved to close the public hearing and adopt staff’s recommendation; Deputy Mayor Melendez seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

Council members emphasized both the quality‑of‑life impacts on the block and the city’s interest in recovering unpaid administrative fines and transient occupancy taxes (TOT). Council member Fox and others warned the owners about the potential for civil collection and subpoenas to recover unpaid fines and taxes if nonpayment continued.

What the city authorized: The council voted to adopt a resolution declaring the property a public nuisance and to authorize the city manager to abate the nuisance, which staff said could include placing a lien on the property to recover unpaid administrative fines and costs. Staff recommended the lien be collected through the owner’s property taxes if fines remain unpaid.

Council directions and next steps: Council members requested staff pursue available remedies to recover unpaid TOT and administrative citations, explore subpoena or civil processes where necessary to obtain platform booking records, and return with any additional enforcement options. Staff said they would coordinate with the city attorney and the contractor that audits platform listings.

Neighbor and staff clarifications: Neighbors supplied photos and video evidence of parties and alleged disturbances; staff said records of citation dates are attached as exhibits to the agenda report (citations began in August 2024, according to staff’s exhibit). The city also confirmed multiple divisions — community development, business licensing, code enforcement and the city manager’s office — had attempted outreach with minimal success.

The council’s action formalizes the city’s enforcement response and preserves the city’s options to recover fines and seek compliance through liens or civil process going forward.","After months of neighbor complaints and unpaid citations, the Vista City Council declared 853 Crescent Drive a public nuisance and authorized the city manager to abate the property; council voted unanimously to close the public hearing and adopt the staff recommendation.","actionData","errors"]

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