Meet Encinitas city council memberTeresa Barth Sat Jan 10

Encinitas seeks comments on goals



ENCINITAS — Encinitas City Councilwoman Teresa Barth is inviting the public to attend a Community Coffee on Saturday to discuss goals and priorities for the city.

It will be from noon to 2 p.m. in the community room of the Cardiff Library, 2081 Newcastle Ave.

“I want to hear your thoughts and ideas about city issues, including growth and development, the General Plan update, energy efficiency, economic challenges, future city goals or any other issues that are important to you,” Barth said.

Barth said she wants to hear ideas from the public before the City Council's goal-setting workshops scheduled for Jan. 20 and 27.

Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Cardiff Library.

AND, are you a civic nerd? Want to be on one of the various advisory boards and commissions? Then read this:

Encinitas' boards need residents

ENCINITAS — The city of Encinitas is seeking residents to fill vacancies on advisory boards and commissions.

Applications are due at 6 p.m. Jan. 26.

To be eligible, applicants must be registered voters in Encinitas.

Those who apply will be asked to meet with the City Council at a Feb. 11 meeting to discuss their qualifications before the council votes on appointments.

City Clerk Deborah Cervone is accepting applications for three slots on the Commission for the Arts, one slot on the Environmental Commission, three slots on the Parks and Recreation Commission, two slots on the Planning Commission, three slots on the Senior Citizen Commission and two slots on the Traffic Commission representing Cardiff or Olivenhain. Each position has a two-year term that will begin in March.

Application forms may be obtained at the city clerk's office in the Civic Center, 505 S. Vulcan Ave., or via e-mail at dcervone@ci.encinitas.ca.us