The purpose of the Environmental Commission is to promote and support the City’s climate and environmental responsibility goals and to advise the City Council and the City Manager on matters relating to environmental health, environmental conservation, environmental justice, and environmental sustainability in the City (hereinafter referred to as environmental matters). The Commission’s powers and duties are set forth in Chapter 2.50  of the Vista Municipal Code.

Qualifications for Membership

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

Terms will be staggered; initial appointees will be assigned a one, three, or four year term. 

Meetings

Meetings are held at 5:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. The Environmental Commission has adopted the following meeting dates for 2024/25: 

 
Occasionally, meetings are cancelled.  Please click on "Current Meeting Agenda" link below for any cancellation notices. 

Agenda inquiries should be directed to Cassidy McCarthy, Climate Action Plan Program Manager, cmccarthy@vista.gov, (760) 643-5219. 

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

Agendas

• Current Meeting Agenda
• Agendas 2024

Minutes

• Minutes 2024