Traffic Commission
The purpose of the Traffic Commission is to advise the City Council on matters relating to safe and efficient movement of traffic, including pedestrians and bicycles, upon existing streets, roads, and highways of the City. The Commission’s powers and duties are set forth in Chapter 2.60 of the Vista Municipal Code.
There are seven voting members and four ex-officio members who serve three-year terms. One of the voting members is recommended by the Vista Unified School Board and one voting member is a representative of the Chamber of Commerce. Two ex-officio members are Youth Commissioners, who serve one-year terms, and the remaining ex-officio members are appointed by the City Manager and may be representatives of the Sheriff’s Department, Fire Department, and Engineering Department. Principal Engineer Husam Hasenin 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 on the first Wednesday of each month at 8:30 a.m. in the City Council Chambers located on the second floor of the Civic Center, 200 Civic Center Drive, Vista, CA 92084. Agenda inquiries should be directed to: Husam Hasenin, Principal Engineer, at (760) 726-1340, ext. 1383.
Agendas are posted 72 hours in advance of the Traffic Commission meeting. Minutes are presented to the Commission for approval at the next regular meeting, and are posted after they are approved.