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, and Councilmember Lopez is the Council Liaison.

Qualifications for membership:

1) Resident of the City of Vista; and
2) 18 years of age.

There are three scheduled vacancies for three-year terms, commencing July 1, 2010. Click here for details.

Completed application can be mailed or faxed to:

City Clerk's Office
600 Eucalyptus Avenue
Vista, CA 92084
Fax: (760) 639-6126

Questions regarding the application process? Call or email Kathy Hollywood, Assistant City Clerk, (760) 726-1340, ext. 1061.

MEETINGS are held the second Thursday of each month at 6:15 p.m. in the City Council Chambers Multipurpose Room. Agenda inquiries should be directed to: Kathy Valdez at 760-726-1340 ext. 1481 or kvaldez@cityofvista.com

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.

Agendas and Minutes are provided at the following links: