City of Encinitas

It's National Engineers Week and the City of Encinitas would like to recognize and appreciate the incredible work of our City Engineers! From overseeing major infrastructure projects to improving traffic flow and ensuring responsible land development, their expertise keeps our City moving forward. Our engineers play a vital role across multiple departments, including Capital Improvement, Traffic Engineering, Land Development, and Utilities. Their work helps shape a safe, efficient, and sustainable community for everyone. Thank you to our engineers for your hard work and dedication to building a better City for all! #NationalEngineersWeek #CityInfrastructure #EngineeringExcellence

?? Celebrating Our Incredible Team! ?? Today, the City of Encinitas proudly recognized 32 of our outstanding employees for completing 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25 years of service! From Utility and Maintenance Technicians in Public Works to Program Assistants in Development Services, and Administrative Battalion Chiefs in the Fire Department, each employee plays a vital role in making Encinitas a great place to live, work, and thrive. ? We are deeply grateful for their dedication, passion, and unwavering commitment to serving our community. These milestones are a testament to their hard work, and we are honored to celebrate their achievements. Please join us in thanking these remarkable individuals for their service and contributions to the City of Encinitas! ??

2024: A Year of Excellence for Encinitas! This year, the City of Encinitas has been honored with numerous awards, recognizing our commitment to environmental stewardship, fiscal responsibility, and innovative infrastructure. ?? Mission: Lifeline Gold Award for Achievement in EMS with Target: Heart Attach Honor Role?- American Heart Association ?? Honor Award Disaster for Emergency Construction/Repair: Lake Drive Sinkhole Emergency Repair Project - American Public Works Association (APWA) ?? Project of the Year - Transportation: Pavement Rehabilitation Overlay and Slurry Seal Project FY 2022/23 - American Public Works Association (APWA) ?? Outstanding Geotechnical Project Award for the Lake Drive Sinkhole Emergency Repair Project - American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) ?? Tree City USA Designation - Arbor Day Foundation ?? Excellence in Public Information & Communications Awards - Award of Distinction - Special or Community Event - Recurring Small Budget - California Public Information Officials (CAPIO) ?? Distinguished Budget Presentation Award to the City of Encinitas, California for its Annual Budget for the fiscal year beginning July 01, 2024 - Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) ?? Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023 - Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) ?? Beach Report Card: Honor Roll for Moonlight Beach - Heal The Bay ?? Excellence in Information Systems Practices - Municipal Information?Systems Association of California (MISAC) ?? Platinum Diamond Award for Employee Alternative Commute Efforts - SANDAG ?? Excellence in Economic Development Award for Pacific View Arts Center - San Diego North Economic Development Council ?? Excellence in Promoting WaterSense Award - United States EPA These awards underscore our collective commitment to building a thriving, sustainable, and innovative community. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our dedicated City employees, whose hard work and vision make achievements like these possible, and to our residents and community partners for their ongoing support and collaboration. Together, we’re shaping a brighter future for Encinitas. Here’s to even greater success in 2025!

Congratulations to our Sustainability Manager, Crystal Najera, for receiving this this recognition from Climate Action Campaign!

We’re pleased to announce that the City of Encinitas’ FY 2023-24 Annual Report is now available online! This report provides an in-depth look at our key projects, programs, and accomplishments over the past fiscal year. It highlights the City’s efforts across several areas, including infrastructure improvements, environmental initiatives, community services, and public safety advancements. We invite everyone to explore the report and learn more about the City’s work to build a safe, vibrant, and sustainable community. Take a look to see how we’re working toward a brighter future for our community! ?? https://lnkd.in/gWCaSRsy #AnnualReport #StrategicVision #CommunityUpdates #PublicService #CityAchievements #FutureProjects

We are excited to announce that Jessica Contreras, the City’s Director of Information and Technology, has been recognized as a 2024 Top Tech Honoree in the Government category! Each year, the Top Tech Awards, sponsored by Cox Business, celebrate the region’s leading information technology (IT) innovators across various sectors, including business, education, government, and nonprofit organizations. This year, 13 honorees were recognized, with over 500 attendees celebrating their achievements. Jessica’s recognition underscores her commitment to using technology to enhance public service, improve the quality of life, and ensure public safety for the residents of Encinitas. Over the past year, the City has made significant strides in implementing cutting-edge technologies, such as geographic information system (GIS) analysis to identify defensible space for fire safety, and the use of drones to enhance fire situational awareness. Marine safety has also advanced through innovations like Safe Beach Day, helping residents and visitors stay informed about beach conditions. Jessica says, “Technology has the power to help improve the quality of life and public safety for the community. The City of Encinitas staff looks for opportunities to use technology in these ways to do our best every day.” Her leadership continues to inspire the City’s efforts to stay connected, productive, and prepared for the future. Congratulations on this amazing achievement, Jessica Contreras , CGCIO! ??: Brant Bender Photography

Incorporated in 1986, the City of Encinitas is the newest city in North County. SDNEDC estimates the employment in the city exceeds 32,000, with many of those jobs in the retail and hospitality sectors. It is one of North County's most affluent cities with a median household income of over $142,000. For more data on Encinitas see SDNEDC's Municipal data sheets on the council's website. https://lnkd.in/gXE_xhDs

In the Fall of 2020, City of Encinitas began the first of a series of construction projects designed to transform the North Coast Hwy 101 where it runs through Leucadia. Once completed, the new sidewalks, bike paths and enhanced streetscape and traffic calming measures will make this stretch of highway a significant community asset and drive increased tourism and retail activity. To learn more go to https://lnkd.in/g2uRVmpd. #Encinitas #Highway101 #NorthCounty

?? It's #CityHallSelfie Day! Organized by ELGL: Engaging Local Government Leaders, City Hall Selfie Day is a celebration of public service showcasing pride in local government institutions. With more than 250 employees, we're incredibly thankful for the hard work each of them do to help keep our City running!????? #LocalGov #EncinitasProud

The City of Encinitas proudly unveiled its latest gem, the Pacific View Arts Center, on Tuesday, August 6! Our new facility is set to become a hub for creativity, offering classes and workshops in performing arts, dance, singing, songwriting, drawing, painting, watercolor, sculpture, writing, and sewing. A heartfelt thank you to our City Council, dedicated City staff, esteemed guests, and community partners for your invaluable support in bringing this vision to life. We look forward to seeing the Pacific View Arts Center inspire and enrich our community for generations to come. If you missed the Ribbon Cutting and our first Open House, don’t worry! Join us for our second Open House on Saturday, August 10, from 10 AM - 3 PM. For more information on registering for classes or becoming a contract instructor, visit PacificViewArtsCenter.com. We can't wait to welcome you!