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RVCA President’s Message

Hello Rio Vista Neighbors,

Summer is nearly over and I know most of you are looking forward to a break in the
weather. I, for one, can’t wait for the Fall!
The heat of the summer didn’t slow up the RVCA board who have been busy working
on neighborhood improvements and planning our calendar for the rest of the year.
Here are some highlights:
We worked with the Parks Dept which oversees much of the landscaping at some of
our key locations in the neighborhood. The new landscaping at the pump station at
Cordova and 12th is the newest improvement. After meeting with Marty Zidtowecki,
City Urban Landscape Designer, we got the exact design we asked for with both
signage and foliage.
After listening to our residents about speeding on NRVB, we worked with Traffic and
Mobility to explore any traffic calming options and ultimately the recommendation
was to add speed radar signs to the street. This may sound simple, but it takes many
emails and multiple meetings to accomplish these changes.
We have heightened the focus on improving safety and security in Rio Vista. On
July 28th we held our first webinar on the topic of safety and security with key
speakers addressing very specific issues which many of you have expressed concerns
about. We have developed a plan and are fundraising to put in place more License
Plate Readers, working with our patrol and the police department to tighten up the
overnight police presence and more.

By the time this hits your mailbox, we will UPCOMING
have the Halloween House Decorating
Contest planned and ready for the grand RVCA EVENTS
finale at the end of October and on October
24th there will be a costume parade and a Community Meeting
spooky kids movie in VY Park. Come hungry! Safety and Security
There will be adult/kid friendly choices of with Police Department specialists
September 22nd - 7:00 PM
delicious items at the Halo Grill Station. And, Location: Bethany School
of course, a Razzleberry’s ice cream stand.
Our signature event, RVCA’s Holiday Party Halloween Events
on December 6th, will be bigger and Halloween House Decorating Contest
better than ever and we will of course October 10-31
have the Boat Parade Watch Party the Details in this magazine and on the
following Saturday. RVCA website at riovistaonline.com
Movie in the Park
We are super excited about launching our October 24th - 5:00 PM
RVCA merchandise online store. The merch with Kids Costume Parade
sales will benefit RVCA projects and events.
Please visit our online store to check it out Holiday Events
and support RVCA! www.riovistastore.com Annual Holiday Party
December 6th, 6:00-9:00 PM
Thank you for your continued support and
engagement in making Rio Vista a safer and Abreu Place Boat Parade Watch Party
more vibrant community! December 13th, 6:00-8:00 PM
Lori Sterling Final General Meeting of the Year
President, Rio Vista Civic Association currently scheduled for Dec 15th

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