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Council approves summer 2026 commercial surf operator list, forms subcommittee to overhaul permit process
Summary
After extensive public comment from surf schools and YMCA camp leaders, the council approved the commercial surf site map and operator list for summer 2026 and created a two‑member council subcommittee (Schaeffer, O'Hara) to work with staff, marine safety and risk management to make the RFQ/permit process more objective and stable for long‑standing local operators.
The Encinitas City Council approved the list of commercial surf operators for the 2026 summer season and directed staff to revise the RFQ/permit process after lengthy public testimony from surf school owners and the YMCA. Operators urged more predictable multi‑year terms to provide business stability and called for clearer, objective scoring metrics and a transparent application process.
Staff outlined a shift to a three‑year RFQ cycle with annual permits and proposed a scoring rubric designed to reduce subjectivity by using…
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