ACTION:
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Clerk/Secretary
Department: City Clerk Item No: C5
Prepared by: Kathy Valdez, City Clerk Meeting Date: December 9, 2025 Approved by: John Conley, City Manager Agenda Location: Consent Calendar SUBJECT: 2026 LOCAL APPOINTMENTS LIST
RECOMMENDATION: Direct staff to post a notice of scheduled vacancies for 2026 — the Local Appointments List — with an application deadline of February 9, 2026 and a deadline of April 27, 2026, for youth applicants.
CORRELATION TO CITY COUNCIL GOALS: Routine operational item not directly corresponding to a specific City Council goal.
PRIOR ACTION: On December 10, 2024, directed the City Clerk to post the 2025 Local Appointments List (Vote: 5-0).
STATEMENT ON THE SUBJECT: California Government Code Section 54970, known as “The Maddy Act,” was established to inform and promote opportunities for citizens to serve on local government boards, committees, and commissions. The Maddy Act requires that on or before December 31 of each year, City staff prepare a list, known as the Local Appointments List, of all regular and ongoing boards, commissions, and committees that includes the qualifications for each position and appointive terms which will expire during the next calendar year.
The application deadline shall be February 9, 2026; youth applications are due on April 27, 2026.
The City Clerk will post the Local Appointments List (Exhibit 1) on the City website, at the Civic Center, the Office of the City Clerk, and at the Vista Branch of the San Diego County Library.
FISCAL IMPACT: There is no direct fiscal impact associated with the staff recommendation.
EXHIBITS:
1.2026 Local Appointments List
AGENDA
REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
BUENA SANITATION DISTRICT
JOINT POWERS FINANCING AUTHORITY
Directed staff to post notice of scheduled vacancies for 2026 — the Local Appointments List — with an application deadline of February 9, 2026 and a deadline of April 27, 2026, for youth applicants.
Vote: 5-0
2026 LOCAL APPOINTMENTS LIST
CITY BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES
POSTING DATE: December 10, 2025
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the Chartered City of Vista is seeking applicants to fill the 2026 scheduled vacancies.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 9, 2026
Youth Applications due April 27, 2026
Central Vista Business Improvement District Advisory Board (One-year term) Qualification: Owner of a business subject to the assessment within the District unless otherwise qualified and acceptable candidates meeting this requirement are unavailable.
Date Date
Recommended by Term Started Term Expires
Christine Alvarado Mayor 04/01/2025 03/31/2026
Traci Lawson Mayor 04/01/2025 03/31/2026
Will Burtner Mayor 04/01/2025 03/31/2026
Gumaro Escarcega Mayor 04/01/2025 03/31/2026
Terry Woods Mayor 04/01/2025 03/31/2026
Anthony (TJ) Crossman Mayor 04/01/2025 03/31/2026
Matthew Anderson Mayor 04/01/2025 03/31/2026
Community Safety Commission (Four-year term)*
Qualifications: 1) Resident of the City of Vista and 2) 18 years of age. One member recommended by Vista Unified School District.
Date Date
Recommended by Term Started Term Expires
Veronica Vasquez Mayor 04/01/2023 03/31/2027**
Chase Carrillo, Youth Mayor 07/01/2025 06/30/2026
Joie Palmer, Youth Mayor 07/01/2025 06/30/2026
*Youth serve a one-year term
**Resigning 12/31/2025, seat will be filled for remainder of term Investment Advisory Committee (Three-year term)
Qualifications: 1) 18 years of age and 2) Qualified by virtue of education, training, experience, or background to serve in the capacity of advising the City on financial investment matters.
Date Date
Recommended by Term Started Term Expires
John Aguilera Mayor 04/01/2023 03/31/2026
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EXHIBIT 1
2026 LOCAL APPOINTMENTS LIST
Parks & Recreation Commission (Four-year term)*
Qualifications: 1) Resident of the City of Vista; 2) 18 years of age; and 3) Shall not be employed by the City in any capacity. One member recommended by Vista Unified School District.
Date Date
Recommended by Term Started Term Expires Lars Acosta, Youth Mayor 07/01/2025 06/30/2026 Noah Hildreth, Youth Mayor 07/01/2025 06/30/2026 * Youth serve a one-year term
Planning Commission (Four-year term)*
Qualifications: 1) Resident of the City of Vista; 2) 18 years of age; and 3) Shall not be employed by the City or be a member of the City Council.
Date Date
Recommended by Term Started Term Expires
Lian Nguyen, Youth Mayor 07/01/2025 06/30/2026
Kalia Parrish, Youth Mayor 07/01/2025 06/30/2026 * Youth serve a one-year term
Public Arts Commission (Four-year term)*
Qualifications: 1) Resident of the City of Vista and 2) 18 years of age. One member recommended by Vista Unified School District.
Date Date
Recommended by Term Started Term Expires
Ismael Santiago Arce, Youth Mayor 07/01/2025 06/30/2026 Jayden Garcia, Youth Mayor 07/01/2025 06/30/2026 * Youth serve a one-year term
Youth Advisory Commission (Two-year term)
Qualifications: 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 out of the boundaries of the City of Vista; and 2) will have successfully completed the eighth grade level, or its equivalent, by the date of appointment, but not yet reached their 19th birthday.
Date Date
Recommended by Term Started Term Expires
Adnan Amro Mayor 07/01/2025 06/30/2026 Leo Fairchild Mayor 07/01/2025 06/30/2026 Mats Jarvis Dykstra Mayor 07/01/2024 06/30/2026 Jazmin Gomez Mayor 07/01/2025 06/30/2026 Christina Sheehan Mayor 07/01/2025 06/30/2026 Destiny Sek Mayor 07/21/2025 06/30/2026 Taylor Sheridan Mayor 07/01/2024 06/30/2026 Joaquin Vanzzini Mayor 07/01/2024 06/30/2026
You may obtain an application from the City Clerk’s Office, 200 Civic Center Drive, or from the City’s “City Commissions, Boards & Committees” webpage at cityofvista.gov.
If you have any questions or would like more information regarding the duties and meeting days for the committees, please call Kathy Valdez, City Clerk, 760.643.5320 or e-mail at [email protected].. 12/09/2025 C5 3 of 3