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Join Us for a Community-Wide 25th Anniversary Celebration

Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011

Noon-4 p.m.

San Dieguito Heritage Museum

Twenty-five years ago, five distinct communities joined to incorporate

as the City of Encinitas. On October 1, 1986, after five failed attempts, residents of Leucadia, old Encinitas, new Encinitas, Cardiff-by-the-Sea and Olivenhain roared their approval with a majority vote of nearly 70 percent. By achieving incorporation, they won local control over their communities’ operations and destiny.

Celebrate our City’s 25th anniversary on October 1, 2011 at the San Dieguito

Heritage Museum located at 450 Quail Gardens Drive. The date serendipitously falls on a Saturday – a perfect day to gather family and friends and reflect upon where we have been, where we are and where we are going.

Event Theme is “Encinitas: Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow”

The celebration is coordinated in conjunction with the Encinitas Cultural Tourism Committee and the Museum’s

The Encinitas City Seal was

specifically designed to reflect

and celebrate each of our five

community’s unique features and

intrinsic charm.

Encinitas Welcomes New City Manager

Effective July 1, 2011, Gustavo (Gus) Vina has taken the helm as Encinitas City Manager. He was appointed after a highly

competitive process by the City Council, which states, “We are pleased and very fortunate to have Gus join the City of Encinitas and look forward to his leadership.”

With more than three decades serving the public sector throughout the State of California, Vina offers wide-ranging experience that will serve him and our citizens well as he provides top administrative leadership to our municipal government with 237 employees and an annual operational budget in excess of $88 million.

A native of Havana, Cuba who came to the U.S. with his parents in 1962, Vina obtained a B.S. in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from Cal State Sacramento, then

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Inside This Issue: Moonlight Beach Receives Award............2Moonlight Beach Master Plan ...................2General Plan Update .....................................3Encinitas Community Park Bids .................4Parkland a Priority.........................................4Enjoy Our Parks – Follow Rules .................4Free Smoke Alarms for Seniors .................5Water Treatment Tour ..................................5City Staffer Discovers Cereal Killer ...........6Pooling Efforts for a Greener Encinitas ....6Seasonal Community Activities .................7Public Works Receives Awards.................8PW Day .............................................................8Kids Show…Recycling is RAD! .................8Directory ..........................................................9

When you step onto the sand at Moonlight Beach, you partake of an award-winning experience. In May 2011, the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA) heralded the City’s sand renourishment efforts,

naming Moonlight as one of a select few in the U.S. to receive its 2011 Best Restored Beach Award.ASBPA president Harry Simmons says Moonlight “captures the essence of the Southern California beach lifestyle and

is considered the crown jewel of Encinitas.” The renourishment has enabled people to enjoy Moonlight’s many amenities, he notes, including “volleyball courts, tot lot, lifeguard services, snack stand and restrooms with accessible and free parking.”

City of Encinitas Coastal Project Manager Katherine Weldon says, “The Moonlight Beach Renourishment is an excellent example of cooperative relationships among public and private agencies for the public good.”

In 2009, the City partnered with Scripps Memorial Hospital to provide 5,000 cubic yards of sandy material to the beach from an excavated parking structure for the hospital. In 2011, Encinitas completed the first Detention Basin Renourishment Project. The City obtained all necessary permits through the Sand Compatibility Opportunistic Use Program (SCOUP), then provided all hauling to the beach. Weldon states, “We saved the City a substantial amount of money while beautifying and preserving the beach.”

For more about the award, visit www.asbpa.org.

The Moonlight Beach Renourishment is an excellent example of cooperative relationships among public and private agencies for the public good.

Shoring Up an Old Favorite …

Moonlight Beach Master Plan Development Continues

For more than one century, Encinitans have flocked to one of the best spots

under the sun: Moonlight Beach. The site at 400 B Street is owned by the State and operated by the City through a long-term lease agreement.

Fifteen years ago, the City and State approved a Moonlight State Beach Master Plan for development of the facilities. Since 1996, many aspects have been implemented, including creation of the C Street Overlook, a children’s playground and recently, a picnic area along the creek.

In 2004, an assessment confirmed

that the deteriorating restroom building, concession building and lifeguard tower were inadequate to meet the public’s growing requirements and in need of replacement.

Here is where the project stands today. For more information, click here.

• Approximately $2.4 million in State grant and City funding is available for Phase I of development.

• Based on public input, the anticipated scope for Phase I includes replacement of the restroom and

Moonlight Receives Best Restored Beach Award

Lifeguard Captain Paul Chapman estimates that as many as 5,000 people or more transit through Moonlight Beach on a typical summer day.

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General Plan Update Process Moves Forward

The City of Encinitas’ General Plan Update will mark a fulfilling

destination. Initiated in 2010, the process has been an insightful journey for participants, including staff, community organizations, businesses and the general populace, from kids to seniors.

Here is a brief overview. Complete, current information is at www.encinitas2035.info.

The Shape of Things to ComeJust as you make and follow a plan to

be in the best possible shape for the future, the General Plan Update will help shape the future of our community and promote the City’s unique community character and quality of life. To achieve this goal, public involvement has been sought, valued and considered. At various public workshops, some attracting up to 250 participants, residents and community members helped identify key issues, develop a vision for Encinitas and establish goals and policies for the updated Plan.

Associate Planner Mike Strong

says the project has been a community-driven process that encompasses many perspectives and opinions. He observes, “People are passionate about Encinitas. They are committed and have expressed general approval of the process. Our intent is to continue to listen and be responsive.”

Principal Planner Diane Langager says, “Two Public Health Workshops were held this summer. The City is using a grant to develop a Public Health Element of the General Plan, marking a huge leap forward in municipal planning. We are looking at ways to define and create a healthy Encinitas. Through surveys and other means, school children and teens, adults and seniors are helping us identify issues to address and assets upon which to build.”

Currently, a Wellness Advisory Committee comprised of local representatives and regional health experts and advocates is conducting research and analysis that will help evaluate health-related needs and guide planning decisions. Topics include access to healthy foods, healthcare and recreational services as well as programs such as safe routes to school.

By reaching out to diverse stakeholders and incorporating key Elements such as Public Health, the Update, which begins with yesterday and today, should lead Encinitas into a bright tomorrow.

Join the Process – Citywide Workshop is September 19th

The draft Update will be released to the public in September. A Citywide Public Workshop celebrating the release will take place on September 19th from 6-8:30 p.m. at the Community/Senior Center, 1140 Oakcrest Drive. Subsequent to that, Informational Open Houses and Planning Commission Work Sessions will be held. Click here for more information.

Langager states, “We hope to engage the public. We want people to read the Plan, digest it, understand it and provide comments that will help us finalize it.”

GP Update InfoTo obtain details, get involved and give input to the

General Plan Update, you can: • Visit www.encinitas2035.info. Sign up at the site to

receive e-alerts. • Join the discussion by clicking on the Comment Board

and providing input on Community Identity/Character, Sustainability, Housing and other policy issues.

• Attend the September 19th Citywide Public Workshop and any of the Informational Open Houses and/or Planning Commission Work Sessions this fall.

• Meet Planning staff at the 25th Anniversary Celebration on October 1st.

• Contact Principal Planner Diane Langager at dlangag@CityofEncinitas.org or 760-633-2714.

• Contact Associate Planner Mike Strong at mstrong@CityofEncinitas.org or 760-633-2101.

concession buildings, with the new facilities combined into one building below the parking lot, just south of the existing playground. Also included is construction of a lifeguard garage/storage building that will be tucked into the slope of the site, serving as an overlook. General landscaping improvements and additional handicapped parking spaces along B Street are anticipated to be included in Phase I.

• Subject to funding, subsequent phases may include replacement of the lifeguard tower, drainage and creek improvements, replacement of the outfall, construction of a beach access ramp, parking lot improvements and landscape/hardscape improvements.

• Space occupied by current facilities will be restored to beach area, resulting in a net increase of recreational space.

• New structures will be designed in response to the ocean environment. Muted earth tones will match the surroundings.

• The new facilities also will incorporate green building elements such as natural ventilation and daylighting, photovoltaic panels and water-saving fixtures.

A Genuine Treasure Some things get better with age.

Moonlight Beach is definitely one of those things … a genuine Encinitas treasure.

Moonlight Beach Master Plan continued from page 2

Moonlight Beach improvements will reference the ocean environment, incorporate green building elements and result in a net increase of public recreational space.

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On June 22, 2011, the City Council authorized staff to begin soliciting bids for construction of improvements to Encinitas

Community Park and to begin the undergrounding of utilities at the 44-acre park. The site is located west of I-5, between Santa Fe Drive and Mackinnon Avenue.

The bid package is being finalized to include bid alternates to best fit available funding. Bids could be awarded as early as September 2011. The actual elements of park construction will be determined at that time. Once construction begins, the project is estimated to take 15 months to complete.

Community fundraising will also be an important part of this project, and the City expects to work with the Patrons of the Encinitas Parks in this effort. For more information, click here.

PEP Rallies to Make Parkland a Priority

Devotion to community has always been a hallmark of Encinitas citizens,

so it’s no surprise that in 1988, a mere two years after the City incorporated, a core of committed people established the Patrons of Encinitas Parks (PEP). The intent from the beginning has been to rally the community to promote the preservation and enhancement of one of our most precious resources: parks.

In June 2011, upon an Encinitas Parks and Recreation Commission recommendation, the City Council unanimously approved pursuing a partnership effort with PEP. • The group’s initial focus will be to

raise funds to donate to the City for construction of the new Encinitas Community Park.

• Funding also can be used for other park improvement projects and ongoing maintenance activities.

Group Invites Everyone to “Park” it in Encinitas

PEP president Joey Randall says the group’s roots run deep in the community. He relates, “My wife, Siena, and I grew up in Cardiff. We relished having space to play as kids. We want our two children – and everyone in Encinitas – to enjoy passive and active recreational opportunities, now and in the future. All of us on the board are committed to this goal.”

He believes, “In these times of economic uncertainty, it is our job as

PEP Mission StatementPatrons of Encinitas Parks is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to using citizen, community and business

generosity to assist the City of Encinitas in the development and improvement of both active and

passive parkland.

Enjoy Our Parks – Please Follow the RulesWherever you are in Encinitas, you’re not far

from a great passive or active recreational destination: one of 18 City parks.

To ensure that everyone has an enjoyable experience without encroaching upon the enjoyment and safety of others, the City has developed rules of usage. Here are a few key guidelines. For park-by-park details and additional general information, please click here and have a pleasant day or evening at an Encinitas park!

Hours Most parks are open from 5 a.m.-10 p.m. daily.

Pets Dogs must be on a leash at all times, unless otherwise noted. Owners are reminded to pick up after their pets and to be responsible pet owners not only at the park, but everywhere in the community. Picking up after your pet helps to keep harmful pet waste runoff out of our storm drains and away from our beaches.

Prohibitions A No Smoking ordinance is in effect at all City parks. Alcohol is not permitted at any sports park or at Glen, Encinitas Viewpoint or Leucadia Roadside Park. Bonfires are prohibited at beaches, except in City fire rings.

Bids to be Solicited for Encinitas Community Park

Encinitans to continue the tradition of excellence established by generations of volunteers.”

To obtain more information or to make a donation that will have an enduring impact on the future of our community, please visit www.patronsofencinitasparks.org.

PEP board members Adam Rowe, Joey Randall, Don Taylor, Siena Randall and Steve Lebherz. Not pictured: Cal Ellisor, Aubri Almendariz and Kathy Stanton.

This perfect climbing tree is the favorite Leucadia Oaks Park destination of Ryan and Jackson, says their nanny, Brionna Robbins.

Encinitas Community Park Site Plan

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Encinitas Senior Homeowners Can Obtain Free Smoke Alarms Plus Free InstallationThe Encinitas Fire Department and Burn Institute have teamed up to offer a free, convenient Senior Smoke

Alarm Program to homeowners 55 years or older. The program is offered to seniors who own their own homes; it does not apply to those who rent. Here’s how it works:

1) Stop by the Fire counter at the Encinitas Civic Center or any Encinitas Fire Station to pick up your free smoke alarm (one per household). Please bring address- and age-verification identification. Call the Fire Department at 760-633-2800 for counter and station hours and directions.

2) Make an appointment for your free installation by emailing ffurman@burninstitute.org or calling Fabianne Furman at 858-541-2277, extension 13.

Fire Marshal Robert Scott states, “Our collaboration with the Burn Institute is one more way in which the Encinitas Fire Department serves our community. We also offer a variety of information and free public safety programs intended to keep people knowledgeable and secure. To obtain more information or to schedule a safety presentation, please call us at 760-633-2815.”

Maintain Your Smoke Alarm, Preserve Your SafetyA smoke alarm is effective ONLY if it is working properly. The National Fire Prevention Association (www.nfpa.org) and your Encinitas Fire Department urge you to test your smoke alarm monthly and to change the batteries twice a year, when you change your clocks.

Senior Safety StatsAccording to the Burn Institute:

• Having a working smoke alarm in a residence decreases residents’ chances of dying in a house fire by 50% percent. Yet, many seniors live in homes without a working smoke alarm.

• People 65 and older are twice as likely to die in a house fire than any other segment of the population; for those older than 75, the risk nearly quadruples.

• A key way for seniors (and everyone) to improve their chances of escaping a home fire is to make sure they have a working smoke alarm.

• For additional general information, visit www.burninstitute.org. For specific Encinitas information, click here or communicate with us via social media.

Smoke Alarm Pickup SitesCivic Center Fire Counter ............ 505 South Vulcan Ave.Fire Station 1 ....... 415 2nd StreetFire Station 2 ....... 1867 Mackinnon Ave.Fire Station 3 ....... 801 Orpheus Ave.Fire Station 4 ....... 2011 Village Park WayFire Station 5 ....... 540 Balour Drive

Firefighter/Paramedic Marco Garcia points to an installed smoke detector and invites senior homeowners to visit a Fire Station to pick up their free device.

Water Treatment TourMany of us turn on the tap without

considering the state-of-the-art engineering, hundreds of pipeline miles and dedicated manpower that go into providing our homes with a reliable supply of clean, safe drinking water. Are you interested in learning more?

Olivenhain Municipal Water District (OMWD) invites people to a free, behind-the-scenes tour of its facilities on October 13th at 8 a.m. Participants will be introduced to the water treatment process at the David C. McCollom Water Treatment Plant, which utilizes

ultrafiltration membrane technology to treat up to 34 million gallons of water each day.

The tour will continue to the 4S Ranch Water Reclamation Facility, where wastewater is recycled and used for irrigation. Participants will also enjoy the Elfin Forest Interpretive Center, nestled in OMWD’s Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve.

To register, contact OMWD at 760-632-4641 or watersaver@olivenhain.com. The deadline is October 7th. Be prepared to be enlightened and entertained!

Free Tour • October 13th • 8 a.m.Register by October 7th

Test your smoke alarm monthly.

Change the batteries twice a year, when you

change your clocks.

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City Staffer Discovers Cereal KillerL ike a scary movie, every summer

icky algae would creepily cover the pond at Cottonwood Creek, looking like a “green brain,” according to Park and Beach Superintendent John Frenken. The City annually destroyed it, but manually scraping off the algae took a great deal of time and money.

Enter our hero: Park Supervisor Bob Keeley, who, while attending a conference

a few years ago learned about a simple and highly effective organic algae control: barley! That’s right: the same high-fiber stuff that is good for humans is murder on algae. (It’s actually not the exact stuff humans consume, but a derivative of the grain.)

Now, every spring, before algae can work its wicked ways, Park staff place barley in a waddle and install the waddle on the pond’s inlet. As water flows through the barley, it picks up an enzyme that voraciously inhibits developing algae before it can grow and spread. This natural solution is available for home use as well; many local pond garden outlets carry barley tablets for residential pools.

To learn more about barley kits and the proactive approach to controlling algae, visit www.sparkling-backyard-garden-koi-ponds.com.

Pooling Efforts for a Greener Encinitas

Park Supervisor Bob Keeley at Cottonwood Creek

Thanks to Bob’s barley, the algae film is seen no more and this horror story has a happy ending.

Two ponds, three agencies and a lot of recycled water add up to one great

deal. Through a unique water storage agreement among the San Dieguito Water District (SDWD), the San Elijo Joint Powers Authority (SEJPA), which operates an Encinitas-based wastewater treatment facility, and the Encinitas Ranch Golf Course (ERGC), SEJPA will sell its recycled water to ERGC at a discounted flat fee in return for storing excess water in two ponds located on the course at Quail Gardens Drive/Leucadia Boulevard.

Agreement Suits All to a “Tee”Previously, some of the excess

recycled water was transported to the ocean instead of being utilized. Now, instead of being wasted, it is stored in the

golf course pond-reservoirs, resulting in a smoother operation of the recycled water treatment system.

All three entities benefit from this agreement. ERGC enjoys a greener landscape at a lower price. SEJPA gains valuable storage capacity at a small price. SDWD will see an increase in recycled water sales, helping the District meet its recycled water purchase commitment.

SDWD General Manager Larry Watt believes, “This agreement benefits each agency and could become a model for other recycled water projects.”

EFGC Superintendent Kent Graff, who was a key player in the agreement process, concurs. He says, “Before it was cost-prohibitive to keep all the golf course areas sufficiently irrigated, resulting in

several brown spots. Now, everywhere you look, you see a vibrant green, which is appreciated by golfers and nearby homeowners alike. Everyone has come out a winner.”

Kent Graff by a reservoir.

Encinitas Ranch Golf Course before. Encinitas Ranch Golf Course after/

Barley in a waddle on the pond’s inlet.

All three entities, as well as nearby homeowners, benefit from the unique recycled water agreement that keeps the Encinitas Ranch Golf Course a vibrant green.

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Cardiff Dog Days of Summer August 13, 2011 10 a.m-3 p.m.

Grab your pup and head on over to the largest dog-centric event in the county. Cardiff Dog Days features dog contests, live music, food, an agility course, a doggie photo booth, doggie crafts, more than 150 vendors, a silent auction and a raffle.

Community Activities Abound This SeasonLooking for fun things to do? No need to go far.

Together, three local organizations offer an event-filled summer-fall season.

www.leucadia101.com760-436-2320

Downtown Encinitas Mainstreet Association (DEMA)

www.encinitas101.com 760-943-1950

Cardiff 101 Mainstreet Associationwww.cardiff101.com

760-436-0431

Have a Fresh SundayLeucadia 101 presents a Farmer’s Market every Sunday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Paul Ecke Elementary, 185 Union Street. Proceeds benefit the Association and the school PTA.

Taste of MainStreetSeptember 8, 2011 • 6-9 p.m.

DEMA’s Taste of MainStreet has become a fall classic, with guests treated to 39 taste sensations from great local eateries. Tickets are just $25 for an evening your taste buds will never forget.

Cardiff Surf Classic & Rerip Green FestSeptember 17-18, 2011 • 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Local professionals, government and nonprofit organizations in several fields will exhibit services and products that raise environmental awareness and encourage a greener lifestyle. New this year: the Rerip Green Fest, showcasing sustainable practices and innovations in the surfboard industry. The weekend event features musical entertainment on a solar-powered stage, Dr. Zoolittle performances, food vendors and (of course!) a surf contest.

Encinitas Classic Car NightsAugust 18, 2011 • 5:30-7:30 p.m.

September 15, 2011 • 5:30-7:30 p.m.Calling all car aficionados:

Don’t miss the final two nights of the season. Hot rods, woodies and other

classic and vintage cars will line South Coast Highway 101 from D Street to J

Street. Live music will enliven the scene at two venues.

Encinitas Lifestyles Fashion ShowAugust 27, 2011 • 5-8 p.m.

Fashionistas will love this show at 710 South Coast Highway 101. It highlights the diverse array of apparel purveyed by downtown shops and Encinitas designers. Pairing art and fashion with music and dance, the show celebrates different styles and perspectives of locals, from surf and yoga to “all gussied up.”

Leucadia ArtwalkAugust 28, 2011 • 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Take a walk on the artsy side as Highway 101 in Leucadia brims with artists displaying multimedia works. While enjoying the vibe, visitors can partake of art demonstrations, live music, children’s art activities and a beer garden for people 21 and older. People are encouraged to use the Encinitas Civic Center and Coaster Station parking lots on Vulcan Avenue and D Street, where they can ride a free shuttle bus to and from the event.

Safe Trick or Treat on Pumpkin Lane October 31, 2011 • 5-8 p.m.

Highway 101 will become Pumpkin Lane on Halloween, with lots of merry mischief and safe fun. Don your costume and enjoy trick-or-treating while viewing fantastic carved pumpkins. The entire family is sure to have a ghoulishly good time.

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This spring, the Public Works (PW) Department and its San Dieguito

Water District (SDWD) division received awards that together reflect the City’s emphasis on providing customers with exemplary service.

Gold Leaf AwardIn May, PW was presented with

the Gold Leaf Award from the Western Chapter of International Society of Arboriculture for its outstanding October 2010 Arbor Day event sponsored by a United Voices for a Healthier Community grant. The celebration was designed to reduce the City’s carbon footprint and enhance people’s appreciation of trees.

Boy Scout Troop 749 members, residents, City employees and other volunteers planted 26 trees of diverse species in back of PW offices. The trees will have far-reaching benefits, says Program Coordinator Donna Trotter.

Kids Show … Rethinking Recycling is RAD!Most children and adults have

been schooled on the three Rs of recycling: Reduce, Reuse,

Recycle. The City of Encinitas, in conjunction with the Regional Solid Waste Association and Solana Center for Environmental Innovation,

has taken a huge leap forward in the educational process by asking

students to “Rise Above Disposables.” Two new Rs have been added:

• Rethink: think before you buy – choose to use items that will not have to be replaced or thrown away. • Refuse: avoid buying anything that may become waste – choose to buy products that have less packaging and, once used, will leave the least amount of waste.

This RAD idea and RADical departure from conventional thinking resulted in a poster contest that compelled students to

ponder habits that directly reduce waste streams. Management Analyst Bill Wilson explains, “The average San Diegan throws away 7.2 pounds of trash per day; some of it still is recyclable. By rethinking recycling and choosing to use items that won’t have to be replaced or tossed, we take positive action at the beginning of the cycle. It’s as simple as buying

products with little or no packaging.” Four dozen students at Ocean Knoll,

Park Dale Lane and the Grauer School created posters depicting how they Rise Above Disposables. Their RAD notions included making art from egg cartons, toilet paper rolls and other items; bringing a lunch box instead of baggies and bags to school each day; and taking reusable bags to the grocery store.

The top three winners – Eliza Cooper, Stella Blumberg and Molly Becker – earned modest monetary awards. How will the money be used? For something RAD, we’re sure!

Eliza Cooper’s winning poster.

“They will help reduce our heat island, moderate climate, improve air quality, conserve water, harbor wildlife, prevent erosion and reduce noise.”

It’s amazing all that trees can do!

ASCE Award of Excellence

SDWD and the Infrastructure Engineering Corporation received the American Society of Civil Engineering (ASCE) Award of Excellence for SDWD’s 2010 Water Master Plan Update. The Plan includes phased, prioritized capital improvement and replacement programs, enabling the District to plan adequately for projects over the next decade.

By developing a program based on business risk exposure, SDWD maximizes its ability to identify and prioritize infrastructure projects so it can continue to provide high levels of service.

October 2010 tree-planting participants.

On Our Way to Tree City USAAs part of PW Day festivities, staff

planted an African Sumac in front of the facility. The planting fulfills the fourth and final criterion required to become a Tree City USA, as sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation. The department plans to apply for Tree City status in late 2011.

PW Receives Awards

PW Day Offered Information and InspirationThe buoyant Mr. Water Drop. The flamboyant Plastic Bag

Monster. Compost-loving squirmy worms. And a Vac-Con wastewater truck sucking up neon-colored water in big gulps and gurgles. It’s no wonder that children from El Camino Creek and the Encinitas YMCA’s after-school program who attended Public Works Day on May 20th had the time of their lives.

The kids left with many goodies, including mini hard hats, coloring books and their very own sapling to plant and nurture. They also took with them an understanding of how PW works for them.

For more photos of the day, visit us on Facebook.

PW Program Coordinator Donna Trotter with the young African Sumac.

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City CouncilMayor: James Bond .......................633-2623 jbond@CityofEncinitas.org

Deputy Mayor: Jerome Stocks ....633-2622 jstocks@CityofEncinitas.org

Council Members:

Teresa Barth ...............................633-2620 tbarth@CityofEncinitas.org

Kristin Gaspar.............................633-2624 kgaspar@CityofEncinitas.org

Maggie Houlihan ........................... 633-2621 mhoulihan@CityofEncinitas.org

City Manager: Gus Vina ................633-2610 citymanager@CityofEncinitas.org

General InformationCity Hall ............................................633-2600 cityhall@CityofEncinitas.org

Deaf/Hearing Impaired..................633-2700

City of Encinitas505 South Vulcan AvenueEncinitas, CA 92024www.CityofEncinitas.org

Departments/ServicesBuilding ............................................633-2730City Clerk..........................................633-2601Code Enforcement .........................633-2685Community Center..........................943-2260Engineering .....................................633-2770Finance ............................................633-2640Fire Department..............................633-2800Housing ............................................633-2724Human Resources..........................633-2727Law Enforcement ...........................966-3500Parks & Recreation........................633-2740Planning ...........................................633-2710Public Works ...................................633-2840Senior Center ..................................943-2250Sewers .............................................753-5018Streets..............................................633-2850

San Diego County LibrariesCardiff Branch Library ...................753-4027Encinitas Community Library........753-7376

Hotlines/Information LinesBeaches...........................................633-2880Clean Water ....................................633-2787Encinitas Jobline ............................633-2726Fire Education .................................633-2815Graffiti ..............................................633-2751Household Hazardous Waste .. 800-714-1195Parking Citations ............................633-2725Water Conservation Olivenhain Municipal

Water District ........................632-4238 San Dieguito Water District .....633-2678

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earned a Master’s in Public Policy from the University of San Francisco. Prior to joining the City of Encinitas, he spent nine years serving the State of California, ten with the City of Stockton and the last dozen with the City of Sacramento, where he worked as Budget Manger, Finance Director, Assistant City Manager and Interim City Manager.

Lima Bean Cook-Off. It will offer event-goers an opportunity to peek into the past at the Museum’s historical displays, to regale in the present by visiting booths showcasing City departments and community organizations, and to get a taste of the future by learning about the City’s General Plan Update process, Moonlight Beach Master Plan, Encinitas Community Park and other upcoming projects.

Entertainment, food, family-friendly activities and a dash of nostalgia

will mark the day. The San Diego Botanic Garden will open its Children’s Garden to free admission. The City will give away commemorative 25th Anniversary pins to event attendees, while supplies last. Everyone in attendance will have the thrill of taking part in a festive 25th anniversary bash.

To stay updated on all the features and fun, visit www.CityofEncinitas.org. See you on October 1st!

25th Anniversary Celebration continued from page 1

New City Manager continued from page 1

Vina and his wife, Theresa, who have three adult daughters, are enjoying their new environs. He states, “I am ecstatic and honored to join the City of Encinitas team as well as the community. I am excited about this great opportunity and know that it will be both personally and professionally gratifying. I look forward to working with the Council, staff and the community.”

City of Encinitas 25th Anniversary CelebrationSaturday, October 1, 2011 • Noon-4 p.m.

San Dieguito Heritage Museum

Courtesy of San Dieguito Heritage Museum

Inaugural brochure cover.

“I am honored to join the City team and the community.”

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