[{"_1":2,"_87":-5,"_88":-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],{"_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",6455672,"mediaKeyId","5784103-c78d474a163f186d1fc2de0d73c61ef6","parentId",5784103,"title","Parks & Rec ad hoc recommends feasibility study for additional skate facilities, urges city support for Exposure Skate","audioSeconds",1988,"startMs",4612000,"endMs",6600000,"viewUrl","/Search/View?dp=1&key=5784103-c78d474a163f186d1fc2de0d73c61ef6&start=4612&end=6600","thumbnailUrl","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5784103-c78d474a163f186d1fc2de0d73c61ef6/thumbnail_4612000.jpg","articleUrl","/articles/6455672/Encinitas/San-Diego-County/California/Parks-Rec-ad-hoc-recommends-feasibility-study-for-additional-skate-facilities-urges-city-support-for-Exposure-Skate","mediaUrl","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6455672-d2e8f962a227a1b99977b89e6f6df520/orig.mp4?Expires=1771085780&Signature=aSwUo6YNenfHQ4O-nA8YtWvqgHJwm~fRHwASUABldayTyA7-sp5vKFIiwLnB4nbVM5papamW1ERzsh5JBcagsQc6ewzdGMVyRFoqu8PLN3t49p5q6VHc5fxhwvSKwJCPRHnZeH-IfxjFSTqD4LLDxS4QEsenasqIayIhY6L0XpsmI~Yc0TBPsSUlUEEyBVdrzKWHbPWSY4YD6ml6nHIKCYs4RHRhshBWG7eEswMG3oGltDDsK1bK0Hh2tCOHhyoYIhGrlaBZrUB0zAZgzjr05aJ0HO6EsZTXPAiSRGRnZKWU8dcQGIyqGT1qY0oPjABFw9bwFFbeHveRPrlkSeWyKQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","author","City of Encinitas","date","2025-09-17T14:48:48Z","article","The Parks and Recreation Commission’s skate ad hoc recommended that the city commission a feasibility study to identify potential locations for at least one additional skate bowl or skate facility and that the commission consider elevating the nonprofit Exposure Skate as a priority partner for city support.

Ad hoc members summarized an analysis of existing local skate infrastructure: Encinitas has one high‑use skate bowl (the Patricia A. Rocco/Pooeds/ECP facilities), smaller street‑style areas at Olympus and Leucadia Oaks, and active grassroots events such as the annual Exposure Skate competition. The ad hoc reported site candidates for further study included Moonlight Beach, Glen Park, Encinitas Community Park (ECP) and Leucadia Oaks. The ad hoc noted that Moonlight Beach is publicly managed in part by the State of California and that any work there may require state concurrence and permit review.

Staff reported that prior conversations with California State Parks indicated that the state would not engage in a formal approval process without a completed proposal and that preliminary feasibility/design work (engineering/permit packages) could cost in the low hundreds of thousands of dollars. Staff said they had had multiple outreach attempts and contacts with state officials but that state concurrence would require formal submittals and design work before the state would take a position.

The ad hoc recommended two steps: (1) complete a city‑funded feasibility study that looks specifically for potential skate‑bowl sites and more generally at skate‑facility needs (bowl and street‑style), including access, parking and restroom considerations; and (2) formally engage Exposure Skate in a discussion about a partnership or memorandum of understanding so the city can decide if a level of financial or in‑kind support is warranted to keep the event and youth clinics in Encinitas. Commissioners discussed whether to request council direction now or prepare a memorandum for council review; several commissioners said they wanted the ad hoc to attend the November Exposure Skate event to observe the event firsthand. Others argued for sending a memo to council sooner to ensure any budgeting questions could be considered during the coming budget cycle.

Public commenters who operate surf and skate businesses supported improved, stable permitting and protections for long‑standing local operators; representatives of skateboard advocacy said Exposure Skate brings tourism and programs for girls and expressed concern about the nonprofit’s rising event costs. Staff noted the annual community‑grant process and said Exposure Skate has received grants in the past but that a larger financial ask would need council consideration.

Outcome: the ad hoc’s recommendation to study potential skate sites and to explore partnership options for Exposure Skate was discussed and a motion to prepare a memorandum for City Council and to pursue the feasibility study was made and seconded; the transcript does not record a completed roll-call vote on that motion. Separately, a motion to table further action on Exposure Skate until after the November event was also moved and seconded later in the meeting; the transcript does not include a formal recorded vote on that tabling motion. Staff advised that feasibility and design work for a coastal site would entail significant upfront costs and that state agencies require a complete proposal and permit review before committing to a decision.

Next steps suggested by commissioners and staff included drafting a memorandum summarizing the ad hoc’s findings for City Council, convening the ad hoc to attend the November Exposure Skate event, and determining whether to request council direction to fund a feasibility study in the next budget cycle.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Park and Recreation Commission Regular Meeting 9/16/25","oneSentenceSummary","The Parks and Recreation ad hoc recommended a feasibility study to identify at least one additional skate bowl in Encinitas and urged city leaders to consider formal support for Exposure Skate, a long‑running women’s skate nonprofit that organizers say faces rising operational costs.","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},6455676,"Encinitas Parks & Rec recommends extending 2025 commercial surf permits, asks code clarification",1112,712000,1824000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5784103-c78d474a163f186d1fc2de0d73c61ef6&start=712&end=1824","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5784103-c78d474a163f186d1fc2de0d73c61ef6/thumbnail_712000.jpg","/articles/6455676/Encinitas/San-Diego-County/California/Encinitas-Parks-Rec-recommends-extending-2025-commercial-surf-permits-asks-code-clarification","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6455676-3f20d8f60b5f8d5c3c5f193145038675/orig.mp4?Expires=1771085780&Signature=k15lDabtzSL3fBKQSfzY9AmyBcqqkxrcGBy4t8KwW6xdOC4Kg3hgy8oZpEryrkZ5xG5QrvcV5-SV37Cqv4hhsqN6dbKNsheqz7aS-68hJMMgrLCPifW9XOuRMB4NspkpNPuGAiKvVO1BhrP1Z0qv4PGWdbNAJjTPtnRrq1le3GLXdACrhZ-n3lqQ4WFbWtQuC6x-mEmlY1mAFvn48xq0R2Radz3H~0xonF~XiQo0MENzHCni1iEemdRTrHWTRSY2FzkWv~yX-FlfL2JPMwMX3FweeQa1CEBPk10IYMV5XrVUBtEn1sMnwGKDEBut~30p0pdCFuJJwsNjwf-3irSJxQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Encinitas Parks and Recreation Commission voted to recommend that commercial surf permit holders who operated in summer 2025 be allowed to continue operating in summer 2026, and asked staff to clarify municipal code language and RFQ processes before future permit cycles.

Vice Chair Kimberly Evers opened the item by saying staff had continued the discussion from the August meeting and had met with an ad hoc committee and permit holders to gather feedback. Staff reported the city had reached out to California State Parks to confirm the southern jurisdictional boundary at Swami's Beach and that staff was waiting for final clarification from the state before finalizing a surf-site map for council review.

The ad hoc committee presented its findings: permits are required only during the summer season; the city collects $5 per camper per day; marine safety (in coordination with Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts staff) designates which beach locations may be used for surf camps; participant caps at some sites were reduced for 2025 when site lines were redefined, which operators said affected business viability; and some operators asked for greater permit-term certainty so they could invest in equipment and staff. The committee recommended allowing the nine groups that operated in 2025 to continue in 2026, enabling weekend lessons, amending municipal code to reflect current practice, clarifying site caps with marine safety and parks staff, improving RFQ rubrics and review transparency, and strengthening enforcement procedures against unpermitted operators.

Several surf school owners and instructors spoke during public comment. Lakeadia Surf School owner Jerry Cantor said lessons should avoid main peaks when surfers are present and emphasized safety and respect in the lineup. Matthew Allen of Maui Surf Academy and other long‑running instructors asked for longer permit terms (three years was discussed) or at least a clear priority for renewal when an operator is in good standing. Residents and surfers raised concerns about overcrowding at popular breaks, parking impacts on adjacent neighborhoods, and wear on stairs and other access infrastructure.

Commissioners and staff discussed class-size caps tied to beach footprint and safety. Staff said some sites were reduced to caps as small as 12 participants because of limited beach area; other locations allow more. Staff also said the municipal code predates changes in where lessons are taught and should be updated so permit language and actual practice match. Staff reported the RFQ is an up-to-two-year agreement and that reviewers include representatives from marine safety, risk management and parks staff.

After discussion, the commission moved to approve the ad hoc’s recommendation with editorial clarifications requested by staff (noting that the municipal code — not the permit itself — lacks explicit weekend‑lesson language and that site designations result from collaboration between marine safety and parks staff). The motion passed; the clerk recorded that the motion passed with Chair Ritter absent.

Next steps: staff said the commission’s recommendation, with requested edits, will be included in the report to City Council (targeting an October council agenda), and staff will continue discussions with California State Parks about the Swami’s boundary. Commissioners also asked that future RFQs include clearer minimums and scoring rubrics, and suggested adding a short written description from permit applicants about how they mitigate parking, safety and neighborhood impacts.","The Parks and Recreation Commission reviewed an ad hoc report on commercial surf permitting and recommended that existing 2025 permit holders be allowed to operate in summer 2026 while city staff and the commission work to clarify municipal code language, site boundaries and RFQ scoring criteria.","actionData","errors"]

Article not found

Parks & Rec ad hoc recommends feasibility study for additional skate facilities, urges city support for Exposure Skate

Encinitas Parks & Rec recommends extending 2025 commercial surf permits, asks code clarification