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Valley Center council approves road vacation, Arbor Valley change order, fireworks sales date and $15,000 water-rate study
Summary
The council approved a vacation order for a portion of Avenue A (Park Avenue), a $4,850 change order for Arbor Valley Phase 2 contingent on community development approval, an ordinance adding a one-year fireworks-sales date for 2026, and a $15,000 PEC contract for a five-year water-rate study; the consent agenda and other routine items also passed.
Valley Center's City Council moved through multiple action items tonight, approving a right-of-way vacation, a subdivision change order, a brief fireworks-sales ordinance amendment and a contract for a water-rate study.
Staff told the council that a vacation petition for a portion of Avenue A (now Park Avenue) recently completed the required Planning and Zoning steps and public-notice requirements, and that the city had identified no private-rights conflicts with utilities; the council approved the vacation order and staff will record the change with the register of deeds.
Council approved Arbor Valley Phase 2 Change Order No. 1 for $4,850 to relocate an existing berm on Lots 13 and 14 after SE representatives described an unanticipated berm and minor alignment issues. The motion included a condition that the community development office complete a final review to confirm the two-foot setback and watershed/watershed-violation concerns are addressed before final acceptance.
On a separate item, council waived second reading and approved Ordinance 1446-26 to add June 26, 2026, as a discretionary fireworks-sales date for the year; staff said the allowance is for 2026 only. Council also approved a PEC contract for a water-rate study in the amount of $15,000 to model five-year operating needs ahead of a water-plant startup; funding will come from water reserves.
The consent agenda passed and staff delivered routine operational updates including a farmers market with 15 vendors, mowing-enforcement timelines (friendly notice five days, certified notice ten days, contractor notice after that), a successful brush-pile burn with low smoke and a completed bond sale. Staff also reported the city had received a 90-day notice ending mutual aid and that city teams are actively working on mutual-aid arrangements.
All motions reported were passed by voice vote; the meeting concluded with brief council reports and adjournment.
