Public Input for the City’s General Plan Safety Element

The public review draft of the City’s General Plan Safety Element is available for public input from Nov. 18 to Jan. 18. The City is mandated by state law (Government Code Section 65302(g)(3)) to update the Safety Element in conjunction with a Housing Element, or upon an update to the City’s hazard mitigation plan. The purpose of the Safety Element is to identify community safety risks (fire hazards, geologic risks, flooding and climate change) and establish goals, policies and programs to safeguard residents and businesses from those risks. Other topics addressed in the Safety Element include emergency preparedness, hazardous materials and waste, evacuation constraints, shoreline protection and how the City of Encinitas should respond to sea level rise. To provide comments, please provide written comments to Melinda Dacey, Senior Planner via email at [email protected].

To view the Public Review Draft, visit the City’s website.

Point-In-Time Count

The annual Point-in-Time Count (PIT Count) is scheduled to take place Jan. 26. The Regional Task Force on Homelessness is the County’s Continuum of Care provider, and they are actively looking for volunteers to participate in the PIT Count. 

For more information and to sign-up to volunteer, visit the Regional Task Force Homelessness website.

San Dieguito Water District releases January 2023 Newsletter

The SDWD Newsletter is a stream-lined and mobile friendly quarterly newsletter informing customers about the latest news regarding the district, water supply conditions and water-saving incentives & rebates. Since its launch in July 2022, subscriptions have increased by 30% and participation in water-saving programs have increased as well. Click here to subscribe and receive updates from San Dieguito Water District.

For more information and to view the most recent newsletter, visit the San Dieguito Water District webpage.

SB 1383 Commercial Food Waste Prevention Webinar

California is leading our nation with groundbreaking legislation that addresses climate change by keeping organic materials out of our landfills. As Californians are asked to rethink how they manage their food waste, businesses may be wondering: How can I be in compliance, and how will this affect my bottom line? 

The City of Encinitas and Solana Center are here to help you understand the new legislation and find opportunity in the coming changes. From saving money, to creating press opportunities, to addressing climate change and regional food insecurity, your business has a lot to gain while staying ahead of state regulations! Participants will get practical tools to start reducing waste today! 

Date: Thursday, Jan. 26

Time: 2-3 p.m.

To learn more, register for the webinar on the Solana Center webpage.

New Exhibitions Installed in Civic Art Spaces

New art exhibitions are on display at City Hall, the Encinitas Library and the Encinitas Community Center. The new group of exhibitions will be on view through mid-April and celebrated with the artists and public at Art Night on Mar. 4. The new exhibitions feature artwork by Olga Lavrova (pictured) and Jane Muschenetz at City Hall; Stevie Mac and Lisa Miller at the Encinitas Library; Francesca Isabella, Geeta Chinai and the Misti Washington Gourd Society at the Community Center.

Pictured: Selections from Olga Lavrova’s exhibition at City Hall. 

To learn more about the exhibitions and the Art Night reception, visit the Visual Art webpage.

MyEncinitas App – Available Now!

The MyEncinitas App is a digital portal that allows users to obtain information related to City services and request assistance. Through the app, residents can find online information, report an issue, learn about City projects and more.

Please visit the City’s website to download the app today!