Crime and Substance Abuse Prevention Commission
The purpose of the Commission is to help prevent crime by studying issues and trends, educating citizens, promoting cooperation between crime prevention entities, and advising the City Council on legislation, programs, and policies which would contribute to crime prevention.
There are seven members who serve three-year terms. The powers and duties are set forth in Chapter 2.62 of the Vista Municipal Code. Community Outreach Programs Manager Kathy Valdez is the Staff Liaison.
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 the second Thursday of each month at 6:15 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: Kathy Valdez at 760-726-1340 ext. 1481
Agendas are posted 72 hours in advance of the Crime and Substance Abuse Prevention Commission meeting. Minutes are presented to the Commission for approval at the next regular meeting, and are posted after they are approved.