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Community Meetings Focus on Wildfire Safety and Vegetation Management

Vista residents are invited to attend upcoming community meetings hosted by Vista Fire Rescue and the Vista Fire Protection District. These meetings will focus on proposed policies and ordinances related to vegetation management—a key part of wildfire prevention and community safety.⁠

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Meeting Options

Tuesday, April 8⁠

12–2 pm

The Vistonian, 306 S. Santa Fe Avenue

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Wednesday, April 16⁠

11 am–1 pm⁠

The Havens Country Club, 29354 Vista Valley Drive⁠

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Topics will include the following: fire prevention strategies, vegetation management requirements, homeowner responsibilities, and a Q&A with fire officials and insurance company representatives.⁠

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This is a chance to ask questions, provide input, and hear what’s being planned to help protect our community.⁠

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Click this link to RSVP via email

Light snacks will be provided.⁠

City Council to Meet April 8

The agenda and staff reports for the April 8 City Council meeting are now ready for review at the link below. This meeting is accessible to all, and we invite you to participate in person or virtually.⁠

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Presentations⁠

1). Proclamations recognizing the recipients of the 2024 City of Vista Employee Awards.

2). Proclamation declaring April 2025 as “Earth Month” in the City of Vista.⁠

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Consent Calendar⁠

Please consult the agenda for the Consent Calendar, which can be enacted in one motion. Items removed from the calendar by the City Council or member of the public will be considered individually by the Council.⁠

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Discussion Items⁠

1). Concerns Related to Parking, Traffic Calming and Roadway Design in the Raintree and Lemon Neighborhood.⁠

2). Acquisition of a Permanent Homelessness Navigation Center.⁠

3). Traffic Calming Program Update.⁠

4). Authorize the Issuance of Vista Joint Powers Financing Authority Refunding Lease Revenue Bonds, Series 2025A, Approving the Issuance of Such Bonds, Authorizing the Distribution of an Official Statement in Connection With the Offering and Sale of Such Bonds and Authorizing the Execution of Necessary Documents and Certificates and Related Actions.⁠

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🗓️ Date: Tuesday, April 8, 2025⁠

⌚ Time: 5:30 pm⁠

📍 Location: Vista Civic Center, 200 Civic Center Drive

Click Here for the City Council Agenda, Staff Reports, and How to Participate In-Person or Virtually

Help Shape the Future of Vista's Parks: Join Us at the Upcoming Parks Master Plan Workshops

The City of Vista’s Recreation & Community Services Department invites residents to take part in the next round of Parks Master Plan Workshops. Your voice matters in helping plan three brand-new parks and shape future improvements to Brengle Terrace Park.

These community workshops will provide an opportunity to review and give feedback on conceptual designs for:

A 6-acre park next to the County Courthouse on Breeze Hill Road
A 2-acre corner park at Matagual and Hacienda Drives
A 1-acre park east of Townsite Drive off E. Vista Way
Improvements to Brengle Terrace Park

Workshop Schedule

Thursday, April 24, 2025 – Morris B. Vance Community Room

5:30 PM – Breeze Hill Road (Courthouse) Site

6:30 PM – Matagual Drive Site

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 – Gloria McClellan Senior Center

5:30 PM – Brengle Terrace Park Improvements

6:30 PM – Paseo Buena Vista Site Conceptual plans will be available online next week at the link below.

Click Here for the Parks Master Plan Website

Join Vista's CERT Team-Be Ready to Help When it Matters Most

In an emergency, every second counts—and trained volunteers can make a life-saving difference. That’s why the City of Vista invites residents to join the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT).

CERT volunteers are trained in essential skills like light search and rescue, fire suppression, and basic medical triage. Developed from a national FEMA program led by experienced Vista Fire Department personnel, CERT prepares everyday residents to step up when disaster strikes. Training also includes building emergency kits, improving home safety, and strengthening neighborhood preparedness. Whether supporting first responders during a wildfire or helping neighbors after an earthquake, CERT members are

ready to act quickly and effectively.

Volunteers stay involved year-round with refresher courses, advanced training, and regional disaster drills, ensuring their skills stay sharp and their community stays protected.

Click Here to Volunteer for Vista's CERT Team or For More Information

Registration Opens April 8 for Vista's 2025 Summer Day Camps!

Camp Dates: June 9 – August 8

Location: Jim Porter Recreation Center, Brengle Terrace Park

Hours: Monday–Friday, 7 am–6 pm

Ages: Preschool through Grade 8

Get ready for a summer of fun! Registration for the City of Vista’s popular Summer Day Camp at Brengle Terrace Park opens Monday, April 8 at 9 am. These camps fill quickly, so mark your calendar!

Please note that there is no in-person registration. Registration must be done online. Visit the link below.

With five age-specific camps offered weekly, children from preschool through 8th grade will enjoy 9 weeks of exciting activities including arts & crafts, sports, science, hiking, water games, and special guest entertainers. Camp runs from 7 am to 6 pm, with the core programming happening between 9 am and 3:15 pm.

Included at no extra cost: daily breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack!

Click Here to Register Online as of April 8 or for More Information on Summer Day Camps at Brengle Terrace Park

Stock photo of used cooking oil being stored

Don't Feed the FOG! Keep Fats, Oil, and Grease Out of the Sink

Cooking at home? Don’t let FOG—Fats, Oil, and Grease—go down the kitchen drain. When poured into sinks, FOG sticks to pipes and causes blockages that can lead to costly backups and sewer overflows.

Instead, try these simple, eco-friendly ways to Fight FOG:

Compost It: For small amounts of oil, soak it up with paper towels or napkins and toss them into your green compost bin.
Reuse It: Let your used cooking oil cool, strain out food particles (which can go in the compost), and store the clean oil in a container for reuse.
Trash It: For larger amounts, pour cooled oil into a sealable container (like an empty can or bottle) and dispose of it in the trash.

Let’s work together to keep Vista’s sewers clean and our environment flowing smoothly. Small changes in your kitchen can make a big difference!

Click Here to Watch a YouTube Video on the Effects of Pouring Cooking Oil in the Sink

Upcoming Events at the McClellan Senior Center

April 8: Free "Danzercise" class (10:45 am-11:45 am); Bingo (11 am-12 pm); Mahjong (1 pm-3 pm).

April 9: Chair Yoga (9:30 am-10:30 am); Theatre Appreciation Class (10:30 am-11:30 am); Music Appreciation Class (1 pm-2:30 pm).

April 10: Free "Danzercise" class (10:45 am- 11:45 am); Live Music (11 am-12 pm); Stash Busters Club (12 pm-3 pm); Mahjong (1 pm-3 pm); Intro to Astrophysics (1 pm-2 pm).

April 11: Happy Stitchers Club (9 am-12 pm).

April 14: Zumba Gold class (9:30 am-10:30 am); Start with Art class (11 am-12 pm).

The City of Vista's McClellan Senior Center is located at 1400 Vale Terrace Drive.

Click Here to Visit the McClellan Senior Center's Website