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Council approves $189,240 in opioid‑settlement funds for Green Oak Ranch recovery beds
Summary
Vista will award $189,240 in opioid‑settlement funds to Green Oak Ranch Ministries to fund 10 recovery beds for one year; council authorized broader opioid‑settlement allocations that prioritize recovery, treatment, prevention and housing stabilization.
The Vista City Council unanimously approved disbursement of opioid‑settlement funds to support local recovery and treatment programs, including a $189,240 award to Green Oak Ranch Ministries to support 10 residential recovery beds for one year.
Staff described the city’s participation in the national opioid settlement, with Vista expected to receive approximately $911,000 over an 18‑year period and $323,000 received so far. The city issued a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) prioritizing recovery housing, medication‑assisted treatment, prevention and outreach. Five proposals were received and staff recommended full funding for all five that aligned with the state guidelines. Green Oak Ranch — a long‑standing Vista nonprofit providing residential substance‑use recovery services — sought funds to support a 24‑acre residential recovery campus offering trauma‑informed services and stays of six to 12 months for participants.
Staff said the recommended $189,240 would cover program staff, services and operations to support 10 recovery beds for one year. Green Oak Ranch leaders addressed the council and described recent lease and subtenant transitions at their property and a continued commitment to recovery services; residents and program staff testified about outcomes and the role of recovery housing in family reunification and long‑term stability.
Deputy Mayor Melendez moved to approve the recommended funding and to broaden outreach for future NOFAs; Councilmember Fox seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
