City Council Meets February 28 The City Council will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, February 28 at 5:30 pm in Council Chambers at the Vista Civic Center, 200 Civic Center Drive. The public is welcome to attend and participate. Topics of discussion include:
- Conduct a public hearing regarding the appeal and proposed approval of a site development plan for the N. Santa Fe Apartments project at 1304 N. Santa Fe Avenue.
- Conduct a public hearing regarding a proposal to amend the Vista Municipal Code to change the date and times of City Council workshops.
- The Council has several discussion items on the agenda: penalties for retailers for tobacco sales to minors; appointments of elected officials to the San Diego Association of Governments board; a resolution opposing certain transportation taxes and fees; a resolution to abolish the gas tax; the relationship between the City Council and City Manager; and City staffing update.
The Council will also proclaim Wednesday, March 1, 2023, as “Norm Halus Day” in the City of Vista in recognition of Mr. Halus’ long-time service as a commissioner on various City commissions.
City Council to Update Goals During Workshop Meeting The City Council will update their goals at a workshop on Tuesday, March 7 at 2 pm in Council Chambers at the Vista Civic Center, 200 Civic Center Drive. Every two years, the City Council conducts a goal-setting workshop to determine the City’s high-priority goals, which are then reflected in the City’s Operational and Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) budgets. Every six months, staff provide an update on activities that align with City Council goals. The workshop is open to the public.
Vista Sheriff’s Coffee with the Community The Vista Sheriff’s Station is hosting another Coffee with the Community event on Thursday, March 2, 9 am-11 am, at Archer’s Arrow Coffee House, 170 Main Street, Vista. Coffee with the Community gives the public a chance to chat with the station’s command staff, deputies, crime prevention specialists, and senior volunteers in a casual setting and exchange ideas and concerns over a cup of coffee. READ MORE
“SizeUp-Vista” to Aid Local Businesses
Please join us on March 24 for the launch of SizeUp-Vista on the City of Vista website! SizeUp-Vista will help local businesses succeed by delivering powerful market research insights at no cost to our local businesses.
Local businesses can now access industry-specific and hyperlocal information to help them grow and make smarter decisions using big data analysis. The research is individually customized for each company. By using the website service, local businesses can:
- Get your business performance ranking compared to industry competitors
- Discover potential customers and vendors, and better understand your competitive landscape
- Optimize advertising to target ideal customer segments
- Analyze customer and employee characteristics around your business
We will review how you can use SizeUp-Vista to better succeed. We’ll also have time for you to ask live questions about this new online service. The City of Vista invites you to join this live demonstration of this new online service. Register for the Webinar
New Cooking Class for Kids Recreation is offering a new class, “Kids in the Kitchen,” starting March 10. A kitchen is an experiential learning laboratory for your kids. This class is both educational and fun. Besides cooking a four-course meal, this class includes kitchen and food safety, healthy eating, food education, organic vs. non-organic, creativity, food trivia, and team building. Get More Details
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