Civic Engagement Board and Committees
We found at least 20 city departments and committees that could be involved in various stages of planning, development, and maintenance that could impact the Encanto Trail. They frequently hold meetings related to their roles. Visit each of the websites listed above For up-to-date meeting schedules, agendas, and minutes. Subscribe to them because they regularly publish updates on project developments and community engagement opportunities.
Here are the relevant departments and their websites, along with information on their meetings:
1. City of San Diego Planning Department
Website: City Planning Department
Role: Oversees community planning efforts, including the Encanto Neighborhoods Community Plan, which encompasses the Encanto Trail project.
Meetings: Public hearings and meetings related to community planning are typically scheduled and announced on the Planning Department’s website.
2. Chollas Valley Community Planning Group (formerly Encanto Planning Group)
Website: Chollas Valley Community Planning Group
Role: Advises the City Council on planning and development issues within the Chollas Valley area, including the Encanto Trail.
Meetings: Held on the third Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m. (except January, February, and June, which meet on the fourth Monday) at KIPP Adelante Preparatory Academy, 426 Euclid Ave, San Diego, CA 92114.Â
3. San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG)
Website: SANDAG
Role: Regional planning agency that may be involved in transportation and infrastructure projects, including trails like the Encanto Trail.
Meetings: SANDAG holds regular board and committee meetings; schedules and agendas are available on their website.
4. San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD) Transportation Department
Website: SDUSD Transportation
Role: Manages transportation services, which may intersect with trail planning for student safety and access.
Meetings: Information on meetings and updates can be found on their website.
5. San Diego Parks and Recreation Department
Website: San Diego Parks and Recreation
Role: Manages parks and recreational areas, including segments of the Encanto Trail.
Meetings: The department holds various meetings and workshops; details are posted on their website.
6. San Diego City Council Land Use and Housing Committee
Website: Land Use and Housing Committee
Role: Reviews and makes recommendations on land use and housing matters, which may include projects like the Encanto Trail.
Meetings: Scheduled regularly; agendas and minutes are available on the committee’s webpage.
7. San Diego City Council Infrastructure Committee
Website: Infrastructure Committee
Role: Focuses on infrastructure projects, including transportation and trails.
Meetings: Held periodically; information is accessible on the committee’s website.
8. San Diego City Council Public Safety and Livable Neighborhoods Committee
Website: Public Safety and Livable Neighborhoods Committee
Role: Addresses public safety and neighborhood quality of life issues, which may encompass trail safety and maintenance.
Meetings: Details are provided on the committee;s webpage.
9. San Diego City Council Environment Committee
Website: Environment Committee
Role: Focuses on environmental matters, including green spaces and trails.
Meetings: Information is available on the committee;s website.
10. San Diego City Council Economic Development and Intergovernmental Relations Committee
Website: Economic Development and Intergovernmental Relations Committee
Role: Oversees economic development initiatives, which may include projects like the Encanto Trail.
Meetings: Scheduled meetings and agendas are posted on the committee’s webpage.
11. San Diego City Council Budget and Government Efficiency Committee
Website: Budget and Government Efficiency Committee
Role: Reviews budgetary matters, potentially affecting funding for projects like the Encanto Trail.
Meetings: Agendas and meeting information are available on the committee’s website.
12. San Diego City Council Committee on Rules
Website: Committee on Rules
Role: Handles procedural matters within the City Council, which can influence project approvals.
Meetings: Details are posted on the committee’s webpage.
13. San Diego City Council Committee on Public Safety and Livable Neighborhoods
Website: Committee on Public Safety and Livable Neighborhoods
Role: Focuses on public safety and neighborhood quality of life issues
Meetings: Details are posted on the committee’s webpage.
14. San Diego Public Utilities Department (SDPUD)
Website: San Diego Public Utilities Department
Role: Manages water and utility services and may be involved in projects related to trail development, especially if any utility infrastructure is impacted.
Meetings: Regular updates and plans are posted on their website.
15. San Diego Parks and Recreation Planning and Design Division
Website: San Diego Parks and Recreation
Role: Works on planning and design of new parks, trails, and green spaces in the city, which includes supporting the Encanto Trail development.
Meetings: Public meetings about new park and trail designs are held regularly and announcements are available on their website.
16. San Diego Transportation & Stormwater Department
Website: Transportation & Stormwater Department
Role: Involved in transportation planning, including trail systems like the Encanto Trail, and ensures that trails are connected to larger citywide transportation systems.
Meetings: Meetings on infrastructure projects are listed on their website.
17. San Diego Housing Commission (SDHC)
Website: San Diego Housing Commission
Role: Focuses on housing development and affordability, which might intersect with the Encanto Trail if the project aims to improve accessibility and connect to housing areas.
Meetings: Public hearings and updates are available on their website.
18. San Diego City Council Mobility Committee
Website: Mobility Committee
Role: Addresses mobility projects, which include trails like the Encanto Trail that contribute to walkability, biking, and public transportation.
Meetings: The committee schedules and posts meeting agendas and minutes online.
19. San Diego Community Planners Committee (CPC)
Website: Community Planners Committee
Role: Advises on citywide planning policies and projects, including the planning for community trails and open spaces like the Encanto Trail.
Meetings: Monthly meetings are open to the public, and agendas are available on their website.
20. San Diego Environmental Services Department (ESD)
Website: Environmental Services Department
Role: Oversees environmental policies that might affect projects like the Encanto Trail, particularly related to sustainability and environmental impact assessments.
Meetings: Information about environmental reviews and public meetings is available on their website.