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Vista council approves prefabricated restroom purchase, opens probe into park-cleaning contractor
Summary
After public complaints about unsanitary conditions at Luzeran (Lou's) Duran Park restrooms, the Vista City Council approved buying a prefabricated restroom and directed staff to investigate contractor performance and report back on expanded maintenance options.
The Vista City Council on Tuesday voted unanimously to buy a prefabricated restroom for Lewes (Lou's) Duran Park and directed staff to pursue additional cleaning and enforcement options after residents described repeated unsanitary conditions in park restrooms.
Residents and youth-sport representatives told the council that restrooms at Luzeran/Lewis Duran Park are frequently unclean, lacking soap and paper products and subject to drug use and other illicit activity. Angel Harquin, who identified himself as a Vista resident and parent, said the bathrooms were in an “appalling” state and urged the city to ensure maintenance for new facilities.
The council approved a staff recommendation to purchase a prefab restroom for roughly $240,000; councilmember Contreras moved the item and Deputy Mayor…
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