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Council advances Avenida De Benito Juarez pocket‑park design, agrees to misting feature and restroom with conditions

Vista City Council · March 25, 2026
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Summary

The council directed staff to pursue design and procurement for the Avenida De Benito Juarez pocket park, including a prefabricated restroom (approx. $256,000) and a water‑misting feature (approx. $215,000) with an estimated $12,000 annual maintenance cost; staff will investigate irrigation reuse, lighting, tree preservation/honoring and include a working name 'Benito Juarez Pocket Park.'

The Vista City Council discussed detailed design options for the proposed Avenida De Benito Juarez pocket park and gave staff direction to move forward with key elements to meet grant deadlines.

Recreation & Community Services Director Margaret Hamer said the 0.22‑acre site is eligible for a grant that requires construction to be completed by Dec. 31, 2027, with final paperwork due January 2028 and contract liquidation June 30, 2028. Staff recommended two…

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