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Lambert Ling, chair of the city’s Senior Commission, told council the program focuses on eight livability domains — housing, transportation, public spaces, social participation, civic participation, communication, community health and social services — and that other North County cities have used the network to structure senior planning. The commission asked the council to authorize staff to pursue membership so the city could apply for technical grants to support a study, community outreach and an action plan.

Council discussion and amendment: Council members supported the idea but some wanted more information about peer cities’ experiences. Deputy Mayor Lyons moved to approve the letter of commitment; Councilmember Schafer offered and the council accepted a friendly amendment directing staff to consult with nearby member cities — Carlsbad, Oceanside, Vista and Solana Beach — to collect examples and lessons learned and bring that information back before the city commits additional funding. The council also noted the city would not be obligated to fund recommendations without further council approval.

Why it matters: Demographic shifts are increasing the proportion of older residents in Encinitas; membership in the Age‑Friendly network can help structure outreach and allow the city to pursue grant support for technical assistance. The council emphasized the commitment is an initial, nonbinding step and that local staff and commissioners will lead the next phases.

What’s next: Staff will look for applicable grants and technical‑assistance programs, talk with peer cities about their experiences, and return to council with a proposed workplan and any funding requests.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Encinitas SDWD & City Council Meeting Live Stream 01/22/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The City Council approved a letter of commitment to join the AARP/WHO Age‑Friendly Cities network and seek technical support; the council added a friendly amendment directing staff to consult Carlsbad, Solana Beach and others about their programs before the city spends resources on an action plan.","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},6369926,"Neighbors, players clash over Bobby Riggs pickleball courts; code compliance cites noise violations",1244,6521000,7765000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2153294-ec0d696668462d933530f114d3b21101&start=6521&end=7765","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2153294-ec0d696668462d933530f114d3b21101/thumbnail_6521000.jpg","/articles/6369926/Encinitas/San-Diego-County/California/Neighbors-players-clash-over-Bobby-Riggs-pickleball-courts-code-compliance-cites-noise-violations","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6369926-046fc65ecc515aa5f01a63aa47c447ae/orig.mp4?Expires=1771170463&Signature=GXIOnwOXL6TxLBCbNpbJfRy7~KQwIT8SJJisV5bTrhSHbr75r8wu5nFlTAN9k2KIu5MW96r8EQ5knrqcTw7r3lrcobFfz0yzakYhQtCTmWHNFlYisJnuOBIX6VQ8vooDQkjMz~uEm2Y-kg5XQB8E5SwpYCT~nn3-FMwJAkECSpOznypcUfYMZTdFTc06MN1mrKVwxGdCyTipjTycqROr0MYS52Mxnlwji~BzaZwaht4vAG8M~ZKSNxjQMCyG7apErlTj5IqewvtFGnKqGFWkp9HypkQ9NL90t3ima~SVmuZlwOmfn8JkffSsxAoEq9uWDaOg1-tyGf4J4~Sxuc7nPw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A large crowd of residents and pickleball players packed the Jan. 22 Encinitas City Council meeting to air months of disputes over the Bobby Riggs Racket & Paddle facility in Leucadia. Speakers included neighbors who complained about sustained noise, late‑night shouting and parking impacts on adjacent streets, and players and community groups who said the facility is an inclusive community hub that provides exercise, social connection and fundraising space for local nonprofits.

Staff and code‑compliance update: City staff said that following complaints, code‑compliance officers investigated and found that the facility violated the city's noise ordinance. City staff told council that violations and warning notices had been issued and that the operator, Mr. Steve Dawson, has been asked to update his operating permits and meet with staff to identify solutions. Staff said they will work with neighbors and the operator to pursue options including permitting updates, sound‑mitigation measures and parking management.

What residents said: Neighbors described sustained court noise — paddle impacts, shouting and amplified music — occurring nearly every day from early morning through evening, and said unpermitted parking on nearby residential streets impeded emergency‑vehicle access at times. Several neighbors asked the council to direct staff to require sound mitigation and to ensure enforcement of parking restrictions.

What players and community groups said: Dozens of players and event organizers described the facility as a regional draw and a community asset. They said the club promotes exercise, mental health and social connection for residents across age groups, raises funds for charities and supports small businesses. Players said they are willing to help pay for mitigation efforts and to partner with the city on parking and traffic solutions.

Council and staff next steps: City manager's staff recommended working directly with the facility owner to update permits and plan sound‑mitigation and parking management solutions. No formal council action was taken; staff said they will continue enforcement of the municipal code and pursue a permit update with the operator.

Why it matters: The dispute highlights common tensions between a successful private sporting facility that draws regional visitors and immediate residential neighbors concerned about quality of life, noise and safety. The case also shows how code enforcement and permitting are the city’s principal tools for resolving such conflicts.

What's next: Staff will continue enforcement and meet with the operator and neighbors to identify mitigation measures and update permitting as needed; council asked staff to keep the issue on the radar and report back with proposed solutions.","Dozens of residents and players packed the Jan. 22 Encinitas City Council meeting to air complaints and support for Bobby Riggs Racket & Paddle. Code compliance has found violations of the city's noise ordinance; staff said it is working with the operator, who must update permitting for pickleball operations.",{"_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},6369932,"Encinitas City Council appoints Marco San Antonio to District 4 seat; sworn‑in date to follow resignation",9560,12880000,22440000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2153294-ec0d696668462d933530f114d3b21101&start=12880&end=22440","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2153294-ec0d696668462d933530f114d3b21101/thumbnail_12880000.jpg","/articles/6369932/Encinitas/San-Diego-County/California/Encinitas-City-Council-appoints-Marco-San-Antonio-to-District-4-seat-swornin-date-to-follow-resignation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6369932-c888dac596ca0f539f2c6b3cfb90a634/orig.mp4?Expires=1771170463&Signature=UbnapeTKdXgICuJx8OW97hzsmvtCkh~sQ1WoT1HY1nNQJf2arUoomiJqbi3ta2HnC3i1BfbXtc1DgsWJOKzA6txTKGn3suoZ5-TFKgjLNCbmm0tac2MSrD-O0navTiNd2PEBlxoPgkX52R3wbMOfh~YUIU8UT0w9nDQAgbDxMlnYb~U7Hle5nQGRb4koVA1xkDiJJ6AWM41E8FjXgPTBmOuronk-~T3kVJd2W2nT6JKeRg5CoYusT58pOYylRpP5hjyt-sWWZgYsgQiSCy7~YzXz3tpiuYrRV2-tLnmyDrfDMgQVtsK6hFB8XNzOfhJNxyZ-Z~PoCMWGRWTv2G~qtA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Encinitas City Council on Jan. 22 appointed Marco San Antonio to represent District 4, filling the seat vacated when Bruce Ehlers was sworn in as mayor. Following interviews with eight applicants, Councilmember O'Hara moved to appoint San Antonio; the motion was seconded and carried 4–1, with Deputy Mayor Lyons voting no.

San Antonio, a long‑time New Encinitas resident and local business owner, told the council he grew up in the community and emphasized local roots and public‑service experience, including prior service on the Olivenhain Municipal Water District board. In his interview he said he would focus on public safety, infrastructure and responsible growth.

Council discussion referenced the priorities Ehlers and voters emphasized in the recent election — public safety, managing growth and protecting local character — and several council members cited San Antonio’s local ties and prior elected experience as persuasive. Some councilmembers also said they had met or spoken with multiple applicants and weighed a mix of experience, community connections and willingness to run for the seat in 2026 in making their choices.

Council action and next steps: The council directed staff and the new appointee to coordinate a brief swearing‑in once San Antonio resigns from the Olivenhain Municipal Water District; staff said the formal, ceremonial swearing‑in will occur at a future council meeting. The appointment is effective immediately upon the appointee’s resignation from his water‑district post.

Why it matters: The appointment restores a full five‑member council after the mayor’s election and puts an elected District 4 representative in place for the city’s near‑term priorities, including the FY26 work plan and continued discussion of housing and public‑safety measures.

What the council said: Councilmembers repeatedly praised the deep local ties of several applicants; supporters of San Antonio pointed to his prior elected service and neighborhood knowledge. Lyons, who voted no, urged caution about appointments that might yield incumbency advantages in later elections and emphasized the value of preserving the public’s right to choose in 2026.

What’s next: Staff will finalize the resignation / swearing logistics and return with any administrative follow‑up. The appointee may run or not run in 2026; the council did not attach a running‑restriction to its appointment.","After interviewing eight applicants for the District 4 vacancy, the Encinitas City Council appointed Marco San Antonio to fill the seat left open when Bruce Ehlers became mayor. The council voted 4–1; Deputy Mayor Lyons voted no. Council plans a formal swearing‑in once San Antonio resigns his water‑district post.",{"_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},6369935,"San Diego Water District board accepts clean audit, reviews year-end budget and CIP work; staff says water supply OK",1147,137000,1284000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2153294-ec0d696668462d933530f114d3b21101&start=137&end=1284","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2153294-ec0d696668462d933530f114d3b21101/thumbnail_137000.jpg","/articles/6369935/Encinitas/San-Diego-County/California/San-Diego-Water-District-board-accepts-clean-audit-reviews-year-end-budget-and-CIP-work-staff-says-water-supply-OK","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6369935-af4a8bc2223049b421e3ae3395452dd3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771170463&Signature=OTBsQzXtPTLgH~ngNip0CxLloDX5gSfUJfLa0eB65fM3scMUCQiRnISuHm5ZPJrTfT~CXBiQc8COQKogIJCosDkThD6aZPgUPeAQIqeT5OzeSgSIpqrHZ05rvYja1QeMegldhuq1Fg6tYpvJMK94OpkrjiqTSSmkleFALgBQbpLaKRMMd-ZBQOh1EkOopB9HqpwdDES5rWas~eJr11-o5kWBh5ggpCm4PjvXkc1oq3hudjDxmKQeBRz~MlsHOwooM2WBJs30RbV7uwnSvdDWD2PgfKz6gggxDdYpC8M-AWPJaisdZ46AQJK2SWR4kSClwCuyGTx0p9hi0z3MyQN0aw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The San Diego Water District board on Jan. 22 received an unmodified (\"clean\") audit opinion for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024, and accepted staff's year‑end budget report showing higher‑than‑expected revenues and increased available reserves.

District auditors reported that the financial statements were fairly presented in all material respects and that they found no disagreements with management, no material weaknesses in internal control and no evidence of fraud. Finance manager Kazungu introduced Corley Delaney of the auditing firm, who told the board the firm issued an unmodified opinion after completing required audit procedures.

The audit presentation and related materials also highlighted several year‑over‑year shifts: the district reported an increase in net position for the year of about $1.9 million and an available–net‑position balance of roughly $18.8 million. Revenues for the year totaled about $21.6 million, about 2 percent over projection; operating expenditures were about $18.0 million, or 89.5 percent of the adopted operating budget. Staff attributed higher revenues to stronger property‑tax receipts and increased recycled‑water sales, and noted that the district received roughly 1,100 acre‑feet from Lake Hodges in the year — above the 750‑acre‑foot figure used in the budget — which raised local‑water receipts but also increased treatment costs.

On capital work, senior engineer Elmer Alex updated the board on the fiscal‑year 2024–25 capital improvement program and execution rate. Current appropriations for FY25 total roughly $2.93 million for newly appropriated projects; staff said about $2.8 million has been encumbered. Projects highlighted included joint‑facility work with Santa Fe Irrigation District at Badger Water Treatment Plant, transmission‑main maintenance, asbestos cement pipe condition assessment and the Encinitas–Cardiff water‑looping project (CW‑25H), for which staff requested board authorization to proceed; work was expected to begin in spring and staff projected about 30 percent of invoices to be paid by fiscal‑year end.

Board members asked follow‑up questions on several items, including year‑to‑year changes in net operating income, an approximately $2 million discrepancy on the cash‑flow line item \"payments to suppliers for goods and services,\" and the district’s pension funding policy. Finance staff confirmed the district has an annual plan to pay down unfunded pension liability and that the board in 2017 adopted a policy to make annual additional payments on a 15‑year schedule; staff said the district is about six years into that schedule. After discussion, a motion to accept the audit and file the financial report carried unanimously.

Public comment included a resident request that the district communicate more directly with residents about Lake Hodges conditions and evacuation planning during local wildfires; staff acknowledged the inquiry and said the district provides press materials but will consider more direct outreach in emergency situations.

Why it matters: The audit and year‑end report give the board an independent, consolidated view of financial condition as the district executes an expanded CIP and faces hydrology and treatment‑cost variability tied to Lake Hodges and imported supplies.

Looking ahead: Staff will continue to track execution rates on major projects, return with detailed explanations for expenditure variances requested by board members, and proceed with project authorizations already described to the board.","The San Diego Water District board received an unmodified audit opinion for fiscal year 2023–24, heard staff describe a modest increase in net position and available reserves, reviewed capital projects including Encinitas–Cardiff water‑looping work, and was told recycled and Lake Hodges supplies helped revenues exceed projections.","actionData","errors"]

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