April 22, 2024

Reminder: Clean Energy Alliance Town Hall Tonight, April 22

On April 1, the City flipped the switch, officially joining the Clean Energy Alliance (CEA). CEA is Vista's partner in meeting its Climate Action Plan goals as the new default energy provider for purchasing power. CEA offers increased local control and renewable energy options at competitive rates. On April 1, all Vista customers were enrolled at the Clean Impact Plus level, receiving 50% renewable and 75% carbon-free energy.

If you have questions about switching to CEA, including rates, you can attend tonight's virtual town hall:

⁠City of Vista & Clean Energy Alliance Virtual Town Hall (link to register)

🗓️ Date: Monday, April 22, 2024⁠

⌚ Time: 6 pm-7 pm

📍 Location: Virtual on Zoom

City Council to Meet April 23

The City Council will hold its second regular meeting of the month on Tuesday, April 23, at 5:30 pm, in Council Chambers at the Vista Civic Center. The meeting is open to the public, and participation in person or virtually is welcome.

To view the meeting and participate on Zoom, visit the link below. The webinar ID is 852 2799 9767, and the password is 928585. To view the meeting on YouTube, you can use the link below (please note that public comment is not an option on YouTube). To participate by phone, call 1-669-900-6833.

Agenda Highlights

Presentations

1). Proclamation declaring May 1, 2024, as "Law Enforcement Officers' Memorial Day" in the City of Vista.

2). Proclamation declaring May 9, 2024, as "Rancho Minerva Day" in the City of Vista.

Public Hearing

1). Appeal of P23-0298, Quick Quack Car Wash.

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Discussion Items⁠

1). Garages for New Single-Family Homes.

2). Unauthorized Encampments on Public Property.

3). Policy Statement on Homelessness.

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🗓️ Date: Tuesday, April 23, 2024⁠

⌚ Time: 5:30 pm⁠

📍 Location: Vista Civic Center, 200 Civic Center Drive⁠

New Residential Tree Giveaway Program Launches Today

Just in time for Earth Day, the City of Vista is excited to introduce its new Residential Tree Giveaway Program. This initiative was greenlit by the City Council, utilizing surplus funds from the 2022/23 fiscal year. The program is available to Vista residents who own property or have obtained permission from the property owner to plant a tree on the premises. The program is first-come, first-served, and available as long as the funds last.

Traffic Safety Workshops

The City is conducting two Traffic Safety Workshops to develop a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan to reduce collisions and improve road safety. The first two workshops will focus on identifying locations needing safety improvements. We need residents' input on traffic safety to help develop the safety plan.

Traffic Safety Workshop (North Vista Focus)

🗓️ Date: Thursday, April 25

⌚ Time: 6 pm-8 pm

📍 Location: Morris B. Vance Community Room at the Vista Civic Center, 200 Civic Center Drive

Traffic Safety Workshop (South Vista Focus)

🗓️ Date: Tuesday, April 30

⌚ Time: 6 pm-8 pm

📍 Location: Morris B. Vance Community Room at the Vista Civic Center, 200 Civic Center Drive

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Are you looking to get rid of unwanted and expired prescription drugs? 

The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department will collect and dispose of these medicines during the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 27, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, at the North County Regional Justice Center located at 325 S. Melrose Avenue, Vista.

National Car Seat Safety Event

The Vista Sheriff's Station is hosting a Car Seat Safety event on Saturday, April 27, from 9 am until 1 pm at Babies in Bloom, 127 Main Street, Vista. Participants can have their child's car seat checked or installed at no cost (car seats not provided).

What's Happening at the McClellan Senior Center

Upcoming events at the McClellan Senior Center, located at 1400 Vale Terrace Drive, include:

• April 23: Bingo (11 am-12 pm); Mahjong Club (1 pm-3 pm); The Mischief Makers Card-Making Club (1 pm-3 pm); Car Fit Program (1 pm-3 pm).
• April 24: Joy Walkers Club Walk (9 am); Free Blood Pressure Check (10 am-12 pm); Social Bridge Club (11 am-12 pm); Birthdays & Anniversaries Celebration (12:30 pm); Music Appreciation (1 pm-2:30 pm).
• April 25: Live music by Lou Rosgen (11 am-12 pm); Thinking Thursday Word Search (11 am-12 pm) Mahjong Club (1 pm-3 pm); Quilting Club (1 pm-3 pm).
• April 26: Knitting Club (9 am-12 pm); Guess Who's Coming to Lunch Reveal (12:30 pm).
• April 29: Start with Art class (11 am-12 pm); International Dance Day featuring The Toe Tappers (11 am).

For more information, visit the newsletter below or call 760.643.5288.

Family Bike Education Night

Vista Unified School District is offering its Family Bike Education Night on April 24, where participants will learn the rules of the road, current traffic laws, e-bike safety, and bike helmets.

Family Bike Education Night

🗓️ Date: Wednesday, April 24

⌚ Time: Doors open at 5:30 pm, presentation at 6 pm

📍 Location: Vista Innovation Center Multipurpose Room, 836 Olive Avenue

This Week's Events at the Vista Library

The Vista Library, 700 Eucalyptus Avenue, hosts various events and classes the entire community can take advantage of.