Parks and Recreation Commission
The purpose of the Parks and Recreation Commission is to advise the City Council, City Manager, and the Director of Parks and Community Services on all matters concerning parks and recreation, and to assist in the coordination of all public agencies and civic organizations to provide sound parks and recreation planning and programming. The powers and duties of the Parks and Recreation Commission are set forth in Chapter 2.44 of the Vista Municipal Code.
There are seven regular members who serve three-year terms. There are three ex-officio members; one is recommended by the Vista Unified School Board with no specific term, and two Youth Commissioners who each serve a one-year term.
Qualifications for Membership
- Resident of the City of Vista; and
- 18 years of age.
Completed applications can be mailed to the City Clerk's Office at 200 Civic Center Drive, Vista, CA 92084 or faxed to (760) 639-6126. For questions regarding the application process, contact Kathy Valdez, Assistant City Clerk, (760) 726-1340 ext. 1061.
Meetings
Meetings are held on the fourth Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the Vista Room located on the second floor of the Civic Center, 200 Civic Center Drive, Vista, CA 92084. Agenda inquiries should be directed to: Pat Chapman, Administrative Secretary.
Agendas are posted 72 hours in advance of the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting. Minutes are presented to the Commission for approval at the next regular meeting, and are posted after they are approved.