👉 City of Vista News Headlines

April 15, 2024

Clean Energy Alliance Town Halls

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 two upcoming town halls.

⁠City of Vista & Clean Energy Alliance Virtual Town Hall

🗓️ Date: Monday, April 22, 2024⁠

⌚ Time: 6 pm-7 pm

📍 Location: Virtual on Zoom

⁠District 4 Clean Energy Alliance Town Hall (D4 Map Here)

🗓️ Date: Friday, May 10, 2024⁠

⌚ Time: 6 pm

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

Visit the CEA Website

City Council Updates its Goals

The City Council met on April 4 to update its goals for 2024-26. These goals guide the City Council and are periodically reviewed. The Council has established 8 goals with corresponding objectives for each:

Homelessness & Housing
Public Safety
Fiscal Responsibility
A Cleaner, More Beautiful Vista
Climate & Environmental Responsibility
Parks & Recreation
Economic Development
Traffic (Continue to improve the flow of traffic for all forms of travel, reduce congestion, and improve our roads and sidewalks)

City Council Goals

April 4 Workshop Meeting Video

Free Mulch Giveaway on Saturday

In conjunction with Alta Vista Garden's Earth Day Festival on Saturday, April 20, the City of Vista and EDCO will give away free mulch at the northeast corner of Brengle Terrace Park between the Moonlight parking lot and the gardens.

The City is pleased to partner with EDCO Disposal and offer FREE mulch to Vista residents (while supplies last)! This is a self-serve, self-loading, and self-haul service, so please bring your own cans/bags, gloves, and shovels. Limit 3 cans/bags per vehicle. If you plan to haul your mulch in an open truck bed, please remember to bring a tarp to cover your material.

⁠City of Vista Free Mulch Giveaway with EDCO Disposal

🗓️ Date: Saturday, April 20

⌚ Time: 10 am-3 pm (while supplies last)

📍 Location: Adjacent to Alta Vista Botanical Gardens within Brengle Terrace Park, 1270 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista.

Reminder: Buena Vista Creek Trail Cleanup

Join the City of Vista in participating in I Love a Clean San Diego's 22nd Annual Creek to Bay Cleanup event on Saturday, April 20, from 9 am to noon, rain or shine. Volunteers are sought to clean the Buena Vista Creek Trail at 1280 E. Hacienda Drive. Volunteers are supplied with cleaning tools and supplies.

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Fire Academy graduates pose with the City Council and Chief Washington. Left to right: Jesse Spurdle, Austin Newman, Deryck Beveridge, Chief Gerard Washington, Mayor John Franklin, Deputy Mayor Katie Melendez, Councilmember Joe Green, Councilmember Dan O'Donnell, Manuel Fernandez, Jason Clark, and Nicholas Tusa.

Photo by Maria Bowman.

Vista Fire Department Welcomes Academy Graduates

Six recent graduates of the Vista Fire Academy have been welcomed into the Vista Fire Department. At a ceremony held on April 6, the Academy graduated six new Firefighter/Paramedics: Jesse Spurdle, Austin Newman, Deryck Beveridge, Manuel Fernandez, Jason Clark, and Nicholas Tusa. Following graduation, these six new team members began their one-year probation period, during which they will continue to be mentored by the Department.

What's Happening at the McClellan Senior Center

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

April 16: Bingo (11 am-12 pm); Mahjong Club (1 pm-3 pm); The Mischief Makers Card-Making Club (1 pm-3 pm).
April 17: Social Bridge Club (11 am-12 pm).
April 18: Live music by Randy Renner (11 am-12 pm); Mahjong Club (1 pm-3 pm).
April 19: Knitting Club (9 am-12 pm).
April 22: Start with Art class (11 am-12 pm); Raptor Presentation by the Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation (11 am-12 pm); Lunch and Learn Earth Day Talk (12 pm).

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

April Newsletter

Meet the Raptors!

The Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation will stop by the McClellan Senior Center with a special guest or two on Monday, April 22, from 11 am until noon. Get up close to one or two raptors the Foundation cares for. The native raptors serve as educational ambassadors and represent their species. The presentation will detail the bird's behavior, habitat, species-specific information, and impairments, which is why they call the Agua Hedionda Discovery Center home. For more information, call the Center at 760.643.5288.

Clean Energy Alliance Breakfast for Vista Business Park Businesses

Registration closes on April 22 for Vista CARES' breakfast seminar focusing on the City's recent energy provider switch to the Clean Energy Alliance. The seminar is geared towards businesses based in the business park.

If your business is a large electricity user, the Clean Energy Alliance will offer a presentation on its offerings, benefits, and programs. Space is limited to 15 businesses, with one person per business receiving a complimentary breakfast.

⁠Vista CARES Clean Energy Alliance Breakfast for Vista Business Park Businesses

🗓️ Date: Thursday, May 2

⌚ Time: 8 am-9:30 am

📍 Location: Hyatt Place Vista

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Arts Under the Stars Fine Arts Show

Vista Unified School District presents its 3rd annual "Arts Under the Stars" juried fine art show to be held at the Civic Gallery from April 17 through May 8. The public is invited to the opening reception to include an awards presentation on Wednesday, April 17, from 4:30 pm until 6:30 pm.

Arts Under the Stars Fine Arts Show Opening Reception

🗓️ Date: Wednesday, April 17

⌚ Time: 4:30 pm-6:30 pm

📍 Location: Civic Gallery, second floor of the Vista Civic Center, 200 Civic Center Drive

Childcare Panel Discussion

Join us for a Childcare Panel Discussion hosted by the City and the Vista Chamber of Commerce on April 19. Discover the childcare options in Vista and gain insights into payment methods. Our guest speakers include Matt Koumaras from the Boys and Girls Club of Vista, Lona Seltz from Children's Paradise Preschool, and Dr. Alexis Aviña from MAAC.

This event is free and aimed at parents, employees, HR managers, and childcare professionals. Spanish interpretation will be provided.

For more information, call the Vista Chamber of Commerce at 760.726.1122.

Childcare Panel Discussion

🗓️ Date: Friday, April 19

⌚ Time: 11:30 am-1 pm

📍 Location: MAAC North Campus, 956 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista

Earth Day at Alta Vista Botanical Gardens

Alta Vista Botanical Gardens, located within Brengle Terrace Park, hosts its 15th annual Earth Day Festival on April 20. This free community event features more than 35 vendors, food, a plant sale, a garden shop, live music, children's activities, door prizes, and more.

Stop by the City's booth and learn more about our Climate Action Program!

Earth Day Festival

🗓️ Date: Saturday, April 20

⌚ Time: 10 am-3 pm

📍 Location: Alta Vista Botanical Gardens within Brengle Terrace Park, 1270 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista

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AARP's Age-Friendly Expo

Join AARP California for an afternoon of learning, fun, and food! Explore what it takes for a community to be livable for people of all ages and how you can get involved and help make a difference. The event is free and open to the public, but registration is required.

AARP Age-Friendly Expo

🗓️ Date: Thursday, April 25

⌚ Time: 4 pm-6 pm

📍 Location: Mission Pacific Beach Resort, 201 N. Myers Street, Oceanside

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, from ESL classes, the Third Thursday book club, homework help, chair yoga for adults, family storytime, and more.

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