CITY NEWS

City Council Set to Meet on June 9

Tuesday, June 9, 2026⁠ | 5:30 p.m.⁠

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

▶️ Presentations

1). Proclamation recognizing the Fifth Anniversary of Clean Energy Alliance.

2). Proclamation recognizing Emiliano “Ellie” Hernandez for being selected as “Sheriff for a Day.”

▶️ 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). Levy of Delinquent Mandatory Trash Charges for Fiscal Year 2025/26.

2). Levy of Delinquent Fiscal Years 2026/27 Property Related Administrative Citation Charges.

3). 2027 Regional Transportation Improvement Program Update.

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▶️ Discussion Items

1). Senior Budget Workshop Recommendations.

2). Fiscal Years 2025/26 and 2026/27 Operating Budget Mid-Cycle Update.

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.

UPDATED SURVEY: Active transportation in Vista

Share your feedback on walking, biking, and other active transportation methods in Vista to help improve infrastructure and safety by taking our active transportation survey. You'll have the opportunity to provide input on things such as maintenance of lanes, safety, sidewalks, and more.

Unscheduled Vacancy: Community Safety Commission

The City Council of the City of Vista is seeking applicants to fill an unscheduled vacancy on the Community Safety Commission. The Application deadline is June 30, 2026, and applicants must be a resident of the City of Vista residing in District 1 and at least 18 years of age.

If you have any questions or would like more information regarding the duties and meeting days for this commission, please call Kathy Valdez, City Clerk, (760) 643-5320 or email at kvaldez@vista.gov.

Free Summer Meal Program for Children

The City of Vista will once again participate in the State of California’s Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) by providing FREE breakfast and lunch to children ages 1 to 18. Meals will be served at the Jim Porter Recreation Center at 1200 Vale Terrace Dr. The program is offered weekdays from June 8 through August 7, 2026. Breakfast will be served from 9 to 9:30 a.m., and lunch from 12 to 12:45 p.m.

Sun's Out, Fun's Out

Schools are getting out, the sun is shining, and parks are open! Now's the time to visit one of our 21 open, beautiful, and well-maintained parks. (Bonus points if you visit all of them!)

Fun Fact: Most city parks are open year-round, including holidays, from 7 a.m. to dusk (with the exception of sports leagues, programs, events, and classes scheduled beyond dusk).

Planning a fun summer party? Looking for a park or multi-purpose room to rent for a special occasion? Visit the Recreation and Community Services page for resources, rates, and more.

National Safety Month: Vegetation Management

What is "vegetation management," and how does it help keep you, your family, and property safe?

Vegetation management is one of the simplest ways to help reduce wildfire risk before fire season peaks.⁠ It involves maintaining the vegetation (like bushes, trees, etc.) around areas susceptible to fire. Clearing dead brush, trimming/maintaining overgrown vegetation, and creating a clear, defensible space around structures can help slow the spread of fire and improve emergency access for firefighters.

Additionally, propane tanks should maintain 10 feet of clearance from your home, and tree branches above driveways should maintain clearance for Vista Fire Rescue (VFR) fire engines to be able to promptly respond in cases of emergency. Watch our social media Vegetation Management video to learn more and take the first step towards safety.

Senior Center: Ping Pong

Get active and have fun joining peers for ping pong (aka table tennis) in the Azalea Game Room at the Gloria McClellan Senior Center every Monday and Friday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.! Read the June Senior Center Newsletter here and view the Park Terrace Café menu here.

Coming soon: Public Tree Master Plan

The City of Vista is gearing up to create a Public Tree Master Plan, which will guide the future of our community trees! Visit our website to learn about Vista’s urban forest, including our canopy coverage, heat severity, tree inventory, tree benefits, and prune schedule. Share your thoughts about trees in Vista by clicking this link to take our Urban Forestry Master Plan community survey.

CITY OF VISTA EVENTS

Art Exhibition: Colors of Vista

🗓️ Date: May 19-June 12

⌚ Time: 7:30am – 5:30pm Mon.-Thur., alternating Fri. closing at 4:30pm

📍 Location: Public Art Gallery, 200 Civic Center Dr., second floor

💲 Admission: FREE

"Mean Girls" Moonlight Stage Productions

🗓️ Date: June 3-20

⌚ Time: 8 p.m.

📍 Location: Moonlight Amphitheatre, 1250 Vale Terrace Dr.

💲 Admission: Tickets for purchase

E-Bike Training Class

🗓️ Date: June 6

⌚ Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

📍 Location: Civic Center (starts in Community Room), 200 Civic Center Dr.

💲 Admission: FREE

Paper Shredding, E-Waste & Compost Giveaway Event

🗓️ Date: June 13

⌚ Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

📍 Location: Civic Center, 200 Civic Center Dr.

💲 Admission: FREE

Eco Explorer Day

🗓️ Date: June 13

⌚ Time: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

📍 Location: Buena Vista Park Duck Pond, 1601 Shadowridge Dr.

💲 Admission: FREE

Movie in the Park: Disney's "Encanto"

🗓️ Date: June 13

⌚ Time: 8 p.m.

📍 Location: Luz Duran Soccer Field, 340 Townsite Dr.

💲 Admission: FREE

Independence Day Celebration

🗓️ Date: July 4

⌚ Time: Moonlight Amphitheatre opens 5 p.m., Fireworks begin 9 p.m.

📍 Location: Brengle Terrace Park, 1200 Vale Terrace Dr.

💲 Admission to The Moonlight: $5 per person
💲 Admission to Brengle Terrace Park: FREE

E-Bike Training Class

🗓️ Date: July 11

⌚ Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

📍 Location: Civic Center, 200 Civic Center Dr.

💲 Admission: FREE

Movie in the Park: "Goat"

🗓️ Date: July 11

⌚ Time: Dusk

📍 Location: Brengle Terrace Park Softball Fields, 1200 Vale Terrace Dr.

💲 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

COMMUNITY EVENTS

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

🗓️ Date: June 13

⌚ Time: 7 p.m., doors open at 6 p.m.

📍 Location: AVO Playhouse, 303 Main St.

💲 Admission: $15

Bingo Night Market

🗓️ Date: June 17

⌚ Time: 3-7 p.m.

📍 Location: 1325 Pipeline Dr.

💲 Admission: FREE

June Open Market

🗓️ Date: June 17

⌚ Time: 3-7 p.m.

📍 Location: Burtech Family Vineyard, 1325 Pipeline Dr.

💲 Admission: FREE

Antique Tractor Show 2026

🗓️ Date: June 20-21, 27-28

⌚ Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

📍 Location: Burtech Family Vineyard, 1325 Pipeline Dr.

💲 Admission: $10 ($9 for members)

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.

POPULAR SERVICES

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• Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility
• Youth Recreation Programs
• Adult Recreation Programs
• Code Enforcement
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