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City Council Set to Meet on October 13
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 | 5:30 p.m.
City Council Chambers at the Vista Civic Center, 200 Civic Center Dr.
Presentations
1). Proclamation declaring October 2026, as “Friends of Libraries” Month in the City of Vista and celebrating the 45th Anniversary of the Friends of the Vista Library.
2). Proclamation declaring October 17-18, 2026, as “Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll Drive Days” in the City of Vista.
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 a member of the public will be considered individually by the Council.
Discussion Items
1). Amendments to City Council Policy 200-06, Appointments to City Boards, Committees and Commissions
2). Discuss the Support Resolution for Proposition 1, the Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026
3). Team Building Presentation Discussion
This meeting is accessible to all, and we invite you to participate in person or virtually. Click the agenda link below for more information on participating.
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Fright Night is BACK!
Start planning your costumes, invite your friends, and get ready for the 5th annual night of fright and treats with Discover Vista's Fright Night!
Bring your family to Downtown Vista Village on Friday, October 30, and compete in costume contests, trick or treat along the street, haunted house at the Avo Playhouse, and so much more frightful fun!
Costume Contests (@ Color Story Florals [formerly Croziers] Parking Lot)
- 5:30-6 p.m. - 5 years old and under
- 6-6:30 p.m. - 6+ years old and families
- 6:30-7 p.m. - pets
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Bring Your Families to VFR Open House #2
From 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday, October 10, stop by Vista Fire Rescue Station #2 (1050 Valley Dr.) for their second open house of the 2026 season!
Mark your calendar and bring the family to Fire Station #2 for fun activities, demonstrations, tours, and the opportunity to meet your VFR team.
Don't miss out on the open house passport, where kids who complete the passport book earn a Vista Fire Rescue Junior Firefighter Badge and an exclusive Halloween Sticker! Your kiddos can participate by picking up a passport book at the Welcome and Information Table, collecting a sticker at all five Activity Stops, then bringing their completed book back to the Welcome and Information Table to claim their prize.
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Recycle Your Halloween Pumpkins in the Green Organics Cart
Give your pumpkins a second life by placing them in your green organics waste bin—it’s the simplest way to keep them out of landfills and turn them into nutrient‑rich compost. Before recycling, remove any candles, wax, stickers, glitter, or paint, since these materials don’t break down naturally. EDCO accepts clean, undecorated pumpkins as part of its organics program, and they can be placed loose, in a paper bag, or on top of yard trimmings in your green organics recycling bin. Keeping pumpkins out of the trash helps reduce methane emissions and supports California’s organic recycling goals.
This Halloween and autumn season, remember: if it grows, it goes!
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Fall Landscape Workshops
Learn how to create a beautiful and water-smart landscape with two free workshops on November 7, hosted by Vista Irrigation District and Vallecitos Water District. Continental breakfast will be provided, and participants are encouraged to register at the links below.
The first workshop, "Transforming Lawns," helps you select climate-appropriate plant palettes, plan a new landscape that thrives with less water, explore sustainable landscape techniques and functions, and more.
The second workshop, "Garden Design Seminar," teaches you how to contour your landscape to capture and retain rainwater, create hydrozones to improve irrigation efficiency, and calculate and site a rain garden for maximum benefits.
Workshop 1: Transforming Lawns
November 7
9-10:30 a.m.
Register here: https://bit.ly/4wUK0lM
Workshop 2: Garden Design Seminar
November 7
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Register here: https://bit.ly/4vI9BgG
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Senior Center: Halloween Costume Contest & Drama Play
Join us for a spirited morning at the Park Terrace Café on October 30, starting at 11:15 a.m., as the Wabi Sabi Players bring the legendary tale of La Llorona to life on stage. This haunting folkloric story, cherished across Mexican and Latin American traditions, follows a grieving mother who roams the rivers at night - a perfect way to set the tone for Halloween fun. After the performance, stick around for our Annual Halloween Costume Contest and show off your festive creativity. RSVP at the Park Terrace front desk or call (760) 643‑5288 to reserve your spot.
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City of Vista Events
VFR Open House: Fire Station 2
🗓️ Date: October 10
⌚ Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
📍 Location: Fire Station 2, 1050 Valley Dr.
💲 Admission: FREE
E-Bike Training: Practical Training Session
🗓️ Date: October 17
⌚ Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
📍 Location: Vista Civic Center, 200 Civic Center Dr.
💲 Admission: FREE
VFR Open House: Fire Station 3
🗓️ Date: October 17
⌚ Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
📍 Location: Fire Station 3, 1962 E. Vista Way
💲 Admission: FREE
VFR Open House: Fire Station 4
🗓️ Date: October 24
⌚ Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
📍 Location: Fire Station 4, 2121 Thibodo Road
💲 Admission: FREE
Fright Night
🗓️ Date: October 30
⌚ Time: 5-9 p.m. (Trick-or-Treating ends 8 p.m., Haunted House closes 9 p.m.)
📍 Location: Downtown Vista Village
💲 Admission: FREE (except for the Haunted House)
VFR Open House: Fire Station 5
🗓️ Date: October 31
⌚ Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
📍 Location: Fire Station 5, 2009 S. Melrose Dr.
💲 Admission: FREE
VFR Open House: Fire Station 6
🗓️ Date: November 7
⌚ Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
📍 Location: Fire Station 6, 651 E. Vista Way
💲 Admission: FREE
Free Mulch & Compost
Self-serve event (bring your own containers, gloves, shovels)
No commercial vehicles allowed
Open-bed trucks must be covered with a tarp
🗓️ 1st and 3rd weekends every month
⌚ Time: Dawn to dusk
📍 Location: Vacant lot at Vale Terrace Dr. & Williamston St.
💲 Admission: FREE
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Community Events
Fall Fun Festival
🗓️ Date: October 10
⌚ Time: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
📍 Location: Alta Vista Botanical Gardens, 1270 Vale Terrace Dr.
💲 Admission: FREE
Día de los Muertos
🗓️ Date: October 11
⌚ Time: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
📍 Location: The Commons, 802 S. Santa Fe Ave.
💲 Admission: FREE
Coffee with the Community
🗓️ Date: October 13
⌚ Time: 9-10:30 a.m.
📍 Location: Black Rock Coffee Bar, 905 S. Sante Fe Ave.
💲 Admission: FREE
The Tell All- A Public Event for Writers
🗓️ Date: October 13
⌚ Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
📍 Location: The Commons, 802 S. Santa Fe Ave.
💲 Admission: $5 for general admission, free for members
Antique Tractor Show
🗓️ Date: October 17-18, 24-25
⌚ Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
📍 Location: Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum, 2040 N. Sante Fe Ave.
💲 Admission: General admission $10, Kids 3 & under $0, Members $9
Chicana Art Festival
🗓️ Date: October 17
⌚ Time: 1-6 p.m.
📍 Location: Vista Gazebo parking lot, 102 S. Indiana St.
💲 Admission: FREE
Coffee, Cops, Cars, and Costumes
🗓️ Date: October 24
⌚ Time: 12-3 p.m.
📍 Location: Ascend Coffee Roasters, 802 S. Santa Fe Ave.
💲 Admission: FREE
Free Costume Shop
🗓️ Date: October 25
⌚ Time: 12-4 p.m.
📍 Location: Avo Playhouse, 303 Main St.
💲 Admission: FREE
Vista Farmers Market
🗓️ Date: Every Saturday
⌚ Time: 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
📍 Location: Vista Courthouse Parking Lot, 345 S. Melrose Dr.
Vista Makers Market
🗓️ Date: First Sunday of every month
⌚ Time: 1-5 p.m.
📍 Location: The Commons, 802 S. Santa Fe Ave.
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