City Council Meeting, Apr 14th, 2026

The City Council of Vista held a meeting on April 14, 2026, which included several procurement-related discussions and approvals. A significant agenda item was the approval of a new concession services agreement for the Moonlight Amphitheater following a competitive Request for Proposals (RFP) process. DLS Events LLC was selected as the top-ranked vendor, with council members emphasizing the importance of local business participation and discussing potential contract language to encourage local sourcing. The council also received an update on the street lighting assessment project, including the installation of solar street lights and prioritization of future lighting and pedestrian safety improvements, with a budget allocation of approximately $400,000 for sidewalks and speed humps funded by Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. Additionally, the council discussed pension funding strategies to manage the city's $90 million unfunded actuarial liability with CalPERS, considering scenarios to use the city's Section 115 trust fund to smooth out future pension costs and reduce budget volatility. The council unanimously approved a resolution of intention to amend the city's CalPERS contract to include fire prevention personnel, reflecting labor agreement provisions. Public comments addressed community safety, environmental concerns, and local infrastructure needs. Overall, the meeting focused on contract awards, capital improvement projects, pension funding strategies, and community engagement on public safety and infrastructure.