[{"_1":2,"_111":-5,"_112":-5},"loaderData",{"_3":4,"_26":27},"root",{"_5":6,"_17":10,"_18":19,"_20":21,"_22":10,"_23":-5,"_24":-5,"_25":10},"user",{"_7":8,"_9":10,"_11":10,"_12":-5,"_13":-5,"_14":15,"_16":-5},"roles",[],"isAuthenticated",false,"isPremium","planName","subscriptionStatus","featureFlags",{},"insightsBudget","isDevelopmentHost","userPreferences",{},"recaptchaSiteKey","6LcvOJcUAAAAAHsB-gPGfGktcRlKpH7OTIU_dMTD","isImpersonating","impersonation","affiliateStatus","isFreedomPortal","routes/v2/article/layout",{"_28":29,"_30":31},"notFound",true,"relatedArticles",[32,75,87,99],{"_33":34,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":40,"_41":42,"_43":44,"_45":46,"_47":48,"_49":50,"_51":52,"_53":54,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":60,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":66,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},"mediaId",6369936,"mediaKeyId","2153293-4d97294b8acf9e41b70275b15d68c8dc","parentId",2153293,"title","Cardiff Sports Park lighting retrofit near complete; Scott Valley construction contract awarded","audioSeconds",231,"startMs",1630000,"endMs",1861000,"viewUrl","/Search/View?dp=1&key=2153293-4d97294b8acf9e41b70275b15d68c8dc&start=1630&end=1861","thumbnailUrl","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2153293-4d97294b8acf9e41b70275b15d68c8dc/thumbnail_1630000.jpg","articleUrl","/articles/6369936/Encinitas/San-Diego-County/California/Cardiff-Sports-Park-lighting-retrofit-near-complete-Scott-Valley-construction-contract-awarded","mediaUrl","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6369936-c91d66e85131de5b54956004b881d063/orig.mp4?Expires=1771175518&Signature=euLncroUwDRqs9sxsQL7Nys7VgoxmHwLAvGTmtq2uPr10I5GFMKec2YytnDDftOsDg7FRwMc5IMEwqFnA7gjmUA~~ohmSEfdZW4OaCUt1d3r7sPtss6SgIehAVQrbZtK4TJWtbydef9FEImAvx94Syrh2qG~XL3XkpQSAjsGwSQ5EqkLIrjde8TkjVT1G6llYxceI~fKRypJkOU1YIJdZuQrZqbkUwmkj3n-Xj5m6ROFW8Zid0-Hj13ylApKXAt9g9EKFO5PbewUeF-wdbT~8xnrPl8jvSXrV-93y2ldqcAlkN455o6wBhRaRdy1ZN-vLnJeiam9mwr9fseE4SXI5w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","author","City of Encinitas","date","2025-01-21T00:00:00Z","article","Parks operations staff reported several project updates to the Encinitas Parks and Recreation Commission, including near completion of an LED lighting retrofit at Cardiff Sports Park, an awarded construction contract for Scott Valley Park and ongoing native-plant demonstration garden work.

Manager Norgaard said the Cardiff Sports Park lighting retrofit—funded by a grant—has essentially finished, with only a short punch list and a few pedestrian lights left to replace. He said the Scott Valley Park construction contract has been awarded, the contractor has ordered equipment and the notice‑to‑proceed will set the contractor’s start date.

On habitat work, Norgaard told commissioners that staff will present a Habitat Stewardship Agreement to city council the next day, and that staff recommend awarding the contract for the next phase of stewardship and maintenance work to the San Diego Botanic Garden, which has performed related work since 2020.

A commissioner raised a separate issue in city council public comments about Bobby Riggs: staff said the facility is permitted for seven tennis courts but has been operating a larger number of pickleball courts and appears likely to be required to obtain a permit for that use.

Staff said the native plant demonstration garden is underway and that stakeholder outreach will continue with consultants and interested community members. No formal commission votes were taken on these informational items.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Encinitas Parks & Recreation Commission Live Stream 01/21/2025","oneSentenceSummary","Parks operations staff reported several project updates to the Encinitas Parks and Recreation Commission, including near completion of an LED lighting retrofit at Cardiff Sports Park and an awarded construction contract for Scott Valley Park.","taxTitle","Encinitas, San Diego County, California","taxId",3828,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6369938,"Encinitas parks commission debates tennis vs. pickleball at Cottonwood Creek; final recommendation deferred",735,554000,1289000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2153293-4d97294b8acf9e41b70275b15d68c8dc&start=554&end=1289","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2153293-4d97294b8acf9e41b70275b15d68c8dc/thumbnail_554000.jpg","/articles/6369938/Encinitas/San-Diego-County/California/Encinitas-parks-commission-debates-tennis-vs-pickleball-at-Cottonwood-Creek-final-recommendation-deferred","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6369938-cdc4f1ce6c8be1ddceb33c5b629dd7a6/orig.mp4?Expires=1771175518&Signature=XoqLTfgQtiV8hHZxnlGo0NJC2OrfY0MSCmh58cAAUGKhYZEFDce~IjSSrsOGJIAAjOXd0fNf7sfr3uLNJhAC~4yOQBY7bzphQTbBSt9BSxXs7Ewphn~SlDr6gFUTGa8tzf44HD-aGxOgDHy21Svtgpq0yv5JL6hUYy-LdjvCN2o3kULXEIkNYzedGqS-Shbhkz4jnuOevGhWmZrMkqY5QMsHGubZG8mUPgo~Ds3jrlEHNhuYsR2gOs7LHup~aip6mq5kQqtbX8iBA1w3MAmnGurTzh-Re4o4WE6eP6rH2bCGjK8VnesfO4g5pNAaoOnbzG9QS0bg~LEnQqCRUbkWsg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Encinitas Parks and Recreation Commission on an unnamed meeting date reviewed its annual work plan and again took up the question of how to allocate courts at Cottonwood Creek Park, saying the ad hoc will finalize recommended outcome language and return to the commission in February.

Sunny Kim, a Cardiff resident and co‑owner of Seaside Rackets in Encinitas, told the commission she supports pickleball but urged the city not to remove tennis access: “It’s crucial to honor the original vision and retain at least one tennis court at this park to ensure public access for children of all ages, as well as adults,” Kim said. She proposed alternatives including using underused basketball courts at Scott Valley, Lucania Oaks, Olympus and Glen Echo, and cooperative use of middle and high school courts.

Chair Ritter and staff reiterated that the commission’s ad hoc has produced recommendations but that members remain divided over whether the ad hoc should deliver firm recommendations or continue to collect public feedback. Manager Norgaard said the commission has reviewed a feasibility study for Encinitas Community Park that showed space to add both pickleball and tennis, but that adding amenities would require council allocation of funds.

The commission also noted a city council direction to evaluate removing the tennis/pickleball court at Moonlight Beach and replacing it with a court at Cottonwood Creek; commissioners said they expect to return a formal recommendation after full-commission consideration. Because a full commission was not present, members opted to defer any final vote on the Moonlight Beach/Cottonwood proposal until a future meeting.

Next steps: the ad hoc will continue discussions with staff, finalize outcome language and send it to Manager Norgaard for distribution to the full commission ahead of the February meeting. The commission requested additional community outreach before making a formal recommendation to city council.","The Parks and Recreation Commission reviewed its 2024–25 work plan and discussed reprioritizing courts at Cottonwood Creek Park after public comment urging preservation of tennis. The ad hoc group will finalize recommendation and staff will bring final language to the Feb. meeting; no formal vote was taken.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6369929,"Parks commission approves Dec. 17 minutes; Vice Chair Hansen to resign at end of term",2448,71000,2519000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2153293-4d97294b8acf9e41b70275b15d68c8dc&start=71&end=2519","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2153293-4d97294b8acf9e41b70275b15d68c8dc/thumbnail_71000.jpg","/articles/6369929/Encinitas/San-Diego-County/California/Parks-commission-approves-Dec-17-minutes-Vice-Chair-Hansen-to-resign-at-end-of-term","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6369929-b20ab463acaa8f6907a69d3fc294fe17/orig.mp4?Expires=1771175518&Signature=J6-Pq9PiBBIjLhBWNxgbbMNz2tApRZj0EEF~pDkGCA3eWgYWr27ROrFqw61F64LU~KUFrBlY5lTeANxHu6s8wyxSTYvMmnGgUTPZjkGUeDHzXup6Cex5pG4XhM66d8miXDxNdgZvbRIrlmdsHi-27ncflbBBxsihf8foeONiRKUJPRr8~-TQos9hthTbKcF-STFWcOkbwRbSD1XmlNhUYHVPz7ZrabIx-fMcCWueBx8pu075eyYCs57Djg3yZM-nKqO~7CEYXHAVQJ8OMeosVdAKFQHR4erLMhY3Q5HDGAR380q2Pp0lDoah1oE~MYa~Jlnbcg3nsHC9BpfR6NsN5g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Parks and Recreation Commission approved the special meeting minutes from Dec. 17, 2024. A commissioner moved and another seconded; Chair Ritter announced at the meeting that the motion passed. The record noted quorum was minimal at the meeting.

Chair Ritter announced that Vice Chair Hansen will resign at the end of the current term year, creating a vacancy on the Parks and Recreation Commission. Chair Ritter outlined the appointment process: the city clerk will post vacancies (anticipated in January), candidates submit a short written application, the mayor proposes a slate in February and the city council votes on appointments. Applicants typically receive a three‑minute opportunity to speak before council.

Commissioners encouraged community members to consider volunteering for this and other commissions. No further formal actions were taken at the meeting.","The commission approved the special meeting minutes from Dec. 17, 2024, and Chair Ritter notified the panel that Vice Chair Hansen will resign at the end of the term. The commission also reviewed the volunteer appointment process for open commission seats.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6369933,"Encinitas launches VR travel series for older adults, adds adult soccer league and spring events",357,1860000,2217000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2153293-4d97294b8acf9e41b70275b15d68c8dc&start=1860&end=2217","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2153293-4d97294b8acf9e41b70275b15d68c8dc/thumbnail_1860000.jpg","/articles/6369933/Encinitas/San-Diego-County/California/Encinitas-launches-VR-travel-series-for-older-adults-adds-adult-soccer-league-and-spring-events","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6369933-4b1b62c93e2049b5b4c26cb97811c57f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771175518&Signature=j4xQWiAKTs815tWgd0ABn5lJWsNndHyZADGb40xXoA~ujC0s-99N8uzuiqkfrr~uWGOxtVvHxHyQ4n99yg9H~z2HenzLDGAPh5sY39sS2TsSGbe0ioVqPqqtcPxEhAPNuLhsPXC5c0kEGSOU9xI~3jNpJttTtvw8kx3w~SoXIl~10jNRMnvK53HqThJdNmc2uj1ACBQa1-aDcnClD9rjg-yqzo4~kEynfhWddvxzox6b8WbaDUPtt0d2jlZgEHWe4mwiFxLSHrYZMfS53SRvn6GqNLX1qpfop7ecDAJP5ahmfaeEW70VQR8hWFdqij8q6Jr9MaikGGLqrG~9Ap-JwA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Recreation staff told the Parks and Recreation Commission that the department is piloting a virtual‑reality travel series for adults 50 and older, funded by the San Diego Senior Center Foundation and offered free to participants.

The program will host monthly themes (the initial session featured Japan, with Paris scheduled for the following month), accommodate up to 20 participants per session and award a “passport” for attendees who participate in the series. Staff said if demand remains high the department may pursue in‑house equipment to expand offerings beyond travel themes.

Staff also announced a new adult soccer league to play Sundays at Leo Mullen and listed community events: a Music by the Sea concert hosted by the arts division, a Teens Teach Tech session in collaboration with the Youth and Senior Commissions (9 a.m.–noon on Feb. 1), a community resource fair with the Chamber of Commerce (10 a.m.–2 p.m.), Arbor Day on April 5 at Cardiff Sports Park and a spring egg hunt on April 19.

The commission thanked recreation staff for the program innovations and noted several commissioners plan to volunteer at upcoming dates.","Recreation staff rolled out a virtual‑reality travel series for older adults funded by the San Diego Senior Center Foundation, announced a new adult soccer league at Leo Mullen and listed upcoming community events including Arbor Day and the spring egg hunt.","actionData","errors"]

Article not found

Cardiff Sports Park lighting retrofit near complete; Scott Valley construction contract awarded

Encinitas parks commission debates tennis vs. pickleball at Cottonwood Creek; final recommendation deferred

Parks commission approves Dec. 17 minutes; Vice Chair Hansen to resign at end of term

Encinitas launches VR travel series for older adults, adds adult soccer league and spring events