Youth Advisory Commission

The purpose of the Commission is to develop mutual understanding and respect between young people and adult citizens of Vista. The Commission’s powers and duties are set forth in Chapter 2.58 of the Vista Municipal Code.

There are seven members who serve two-year terms. Members are recruited from a broad cross section of youths, representing public and private schools; as well as intermediate and high schools. Recreation Supervisor Robert Rhoades is the Staff Liaison.

Qualifications for membership:
1) Registered student, including a student enrolled in a home-school program, who is attending any public or licensed private school, whether it is located within or without of the boundaries of the City of Vista; and 2) successfully completed the sixth grade level, or its equivalent, but not yet reached their 19th birthday.

Applications may be mailed or faxed to:

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

MEETINGS are held on the third Wednesday of each month at 4:30 p.m. in the City Council Multipurpose Room. Agenda inquiries should be directed to: Kathy Roy, Administrative Secretary.

Agendas are posted 72 hours in advance of the Youth Advisory Commission meeting. Minutes are presented to the Commission for approval at the next regular meeting, and are posted after they are approved.

Click on links below for past and upcoming meeting Agendas or Minutes.