CITY NEWS

City Council Set to Meet on June 23

Tuesday, June 23, 2026⁠ | 5:30 p.m.⁠

City Council Chambers at the Vista Civic Center, 200 Civic Center Dr.

▶️ Presentations

1). Proclamation declaring July 2026 as "Parks and Recreation Month" 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.⁠

▶️ Public Hearings

1). Amendments to Vista Municipal Code Chapter 2.12

2). Commercial and Residential Solid Waste Collection Service Rates for Fiscal Years 2026/27 Through 2030/31

3). Collection of Delinquent 2025 Weed Abatement Charges

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▶️ Discussion Items

1). Regulations for Candidate Statements to be Submitted to the Voters for the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election

2). Process to Resolve a Tie Vote for the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election

3). Prop L Reserve Update

4). Consideration of a proclamation for Christian American Heritage Month⁠

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.

View the City Council Meeting Agenda & Staff Reports

Mentorship, Impact, Opportunity:

City of Vista Announced as CCMF 2026 Judy L. Kelsey Recipient

Valuable experiences and opportunities are abundant in the City of Vista. That's why we're pleased to announce we've been selected as a recipient of the California City Management Foundation (CCMF) 2026 Judy L. Kelsey grant!

This grant helps cultivate a pathway for mentorship opportunities, career growth, and exceptional customer service. The City is using this grant to fund a paid summer internship within our Community Development Department, occasionally providing additional support to City Manager’s Office projects.

Allow us to introduce the intern (as pictured) achieving these goals and engaging with the public on a day-to-day basis: Planning Intern Jack Tunney!

Jack began his journey at the City in February 2026, interning in the City Manager's Office through an intern partnership with Cal State San Marcos (CSUSM). This program gives students hands-on experience in local government while exposing them to different departments and projects across the organization.

While in the City Manager's Office, Jack was mentored by staff and supported a variety of projects, including research, policy analysis, and administrative initiatives. Now in the Community Development Department, Jack works in the Planning Division, where he assists residents, developers and business owners at the planning public counter, and helps answer your zoning and permitting questions.

Community Development Director Joe Vacca shares how mentorship can shape experiences and provide opportunities:

"Bringing on a Planning Intern that our team can coach and mentor to help them learn the ropes of planning in this fine community is win-win because it helps us with having an extra set of hands in polishing our gem and it will help them start their career with excellent hands-on work experience that in turn facilitates them polishing their gem of their budding career in local government. We couldn’t be more thrilled to do this for, and with Jack Tunney.”

We're glad to have you on the team, Jack!

Click this link to access the CCMF announcement of the 2026 Judy L. Kelsey grant recipients.

Happening NOW: Adobe Days Summer Tours

Immerse yourself in Vista history! Sign the fam up today for a summer tour of the Rancho Buena Vista Adobe (640 Alta Vista Dr.). Adobe Days Summer Tours include a guided tour that highlights how Adobe homes were built, its architectural features, tales/stories from the California Rancho Period, and how people lived before modern amenities. A summer trip perfect for curious minds of all ages!

Tours are offered Tuesdays or Thursdays, NOW through August 8, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. for $15. Spots are limited, so reserve tickets early!

Click here to register for a summer tour of the Adobe

Stormwater:

Only rainwater allowed in the streets & storm drains

Residents play an important role in preventing debris and sediment from blocking or filling the catch basins and flood control channels near homes. All sources of pollution, including soil and sediment, are prohibited from leaving your property and entering streets or storm drains. Remove trash, sediment, and debris from your private storm drain system on a regular basis, including removal of debris from gutters, ditches, inlets, or pipes, to ensure water can flow through the system freely.

You can help keep our storm drains and waterways clear by:

Planting trees, shrubs, or ground cover on slopes to help keep topsoil in place.
Stabilizing any bare soil or unvegetated areas with mulch or gravel.
Using temporary solutions such as sandbags or other soil stabilizers until a permanent alternative solution is implemented.
Using drought-tolerant or native plants to reduce water use and potential for over-irrigation.
Covering stockpiles of soil, dirt, and gravel.

If you observe something being dumped into the storm drain or street, or observe water running in the street when it is not raining, please report this to the Water Quality Hotline: 760-643-2804, email waterquality@vista.gov, or use the Report a Problem form.

Click to report an issue & request a service

Senior Center: Empowered Aging Program

Every Monday in June, from 1-2 p.m. in the Azalea Room, the Gloria McClellan Senior Center has been host to the latest Empowered Aging Program series: "It’s Never Too Early Until It’s Too Late." Attendees are encouraged to plan now for end-of life peace of mind for you, your family, and loved ones.

On June 22, you can learn about body disposition options and be helped in making the decision that's best for you. Join the conversation on June 29 to discover different hospice models and present your questions/concerns regarding hospice care.

Don't forget to RSVP at the Azalea front desk for the sessions you are interested in attending. Please call the Senior Center at (760) 643-5288 with questions regarding this program.

Visit our website for more senior resources

NO MULCH/COMPOST JULY 3-5

Please note there will be no mulch/compost giveaway the first weekend of July (Friday the 3rd through Sunday the 5th). The mulch/compost giveaway will resume at the third week of the month (Friday the 17th through Sunday the 19th). Thank you for your understanding!

Building Creativity: Thibodo Lego Camps

Help your child unleash their inner engineer at the Thibodo summer camps, where kids can get creative and embrace design through Legos!

Radical Rides (Ages 5–7)

July 6–10 • 9am–12pm

Start your engines and explore the world of vehicles using tens of thousands of LEGO pieces! Kids will build land, sea, and air machines while learning real engineering principles behind motors, gears, and everything that zooms and vrooms.

Machine Mayhem (Ages 8–11)

July 6–10 • 1–4pm

Design your ultimate LEGO machine using wheels, treads, or even walking legs. Add drills, hammers, and battering rams — then put your creation to the test through friendly challenges. Campers will apply real‑world physics and engineering as they build, bash, and refine their masterpieces.

Reserve your kid's spot today