| | | City of Solana Beach WEEKLY UPDATE April 4, 2025 | | Updated Fire Hazard Severity Zones for California | | | Cal Fire has released updated Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps for the first time since 2007, providing communities with a clearer understanding of wildfire risks. Developed by the Office of the State Fire Marshal, these maps incorporate new scientific data, local climate information, and improved fire assessment modeling to classify areas into moderate, high, or very high fire hazard levels.
The updated maps identify areas in Solana Beach as having moderate, high, or very high wildfire hazard levels. This is the first major update in nearly two decades, using the latest data to ensure that fire-preventative codes, regulations, and laws apply in the most appropriate areas.
These classifications are determined by analyzing factors such as vegetation, terrain, wind patterns, weather conditions, and fire history to assess the likelihood and potential intensity of wildfires in specific areas. While the maps do not evaluate risk at the individual property level, they provide valuable insights into broader hazard conditions. Residents are encouraged to review the updated maps and stay informed about their community's wildfire risk. | | Volunteers Needed for Annual Creek to Bay Cleanup! | | | | Registration is now open for the Annual Creek to Bay Cleanup, the largest Earth Week cleanup in San Diego County. Solana Beach is hosting an official cleanup site at Fletcher Cove Beach on Saturday, April 26th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Come be be part of a countywide effort to protect our environment from inland pollution that ends up on our coast. Then stick around after the cleanup for a special ribbon cutting ceremony unveiling our brand-new beach cleanup basket station at Fletcher Cove. Let’s celebrate Earth Day by coming together to help keep Solana Beach clean and beautiful. Register today! | | | City Hall Gallery Opening Reception: Greatly I Dream of Health, Healing, Hope & Autism Saturday, April 5th, 2:00 PM | | | | The Solana Beach City Hall Gallery presents Greatly I Dream: Health, Healing, Hope, Music, & Autism, featuring the vibrant, synesthesia-inspired works of Jeremy Sicile-Kira. As an autistic artist, Jeremy transforms his sensory experiences into colorful, energetic paintings that capture the essence of people, music, and life events. Join us for a Special Artist Reception on Saturday, April 5th, from 2:00-4:00 PM at the gallery, featuring a special musical performance by Terrence Partridge. Don’t miss this inspiring exhibition and reception celebrating the intersection of art, music, and neurodiversity. | | | April's Spring Fling Games Day Thursday, April 10th, 12:00 PM | | | | Join us for a special Spring Fling Games Day on Thursday, April 10th. This free community event is held every second Thursday of the month from 12:00-2:00 PM at La Colonia Community Center. Come enjoy a variety of games, including Mexican Train, Just One word game, Deep Sea Adventure, Scrabble, Lotería, American Mah Jongg and other games! Join us for this monthly series created to add fun and foster connections throughout the community. Bring a friend and help spread the word! | | | SBCC & Friends of the Solana Beach Library Monthly Lecture Series Tuesday, April 15th, 5:30 PM | | | | Explore the shifting dynamics of global democracies at this month’s lecture with Dr. Saiba Varma, Associate Professor of Anthropology at UCSD. Dr. Varma will share insights from her research in South Asia, including cultural and political changes in India and the region of Kashmir. The lecture takes place Tuesday, April 15th at 5:30 PM at the Solana Beach Library. This free event is co-sponsored by Solana Beach Community Connections and the Friends of the Solana Beach Library. | | | Children’s Spring Festival & Egg Hunt Saturday, April 19th, 10:30 AM | | | | Join hundreds of Solana Beach families at La Colonia Community Park on Saturday, April 19th at 10:30 AM to celebrate the annual Children's Spring Festival and Egg Hunt. The main event is the Egg Hunt where boys and girls, in third grade or younger, will search for eggs filled with treats and prizes. Participants are asked to bring their own basket or decorative bag to collect the goodies. Fun jumps, crafts, pictures with the Spring Bunny, and piñatas will also be offered. Refreshments include lemonade, coffee, popcorn, and cookies. | | Current Employment Opportunities | | Come join the City of Solana Beach Team and discover how you can make a difference. The City is currently recruiting for the following positions: | | Visit the City’s Career Page to learn more and to submit your online application! | | City Council Meeting & Agenda | | | The next regular City Council meeting is Wednesday, April 9th at 6:00 PM, in the City Hall Council Chambers, located at 635 S. Highway 101, Solana Beach. All meetings are also subject to cancellation. Please refer to the City's Public Meetings page for updates, meeting schedules, directions on submitting a public comment, or for more information.
April 9, 2025 Agenda: - A.3.Solid Waste Rate Review Prop 218 Notification.
- A.4. Stormwater Program Management Services.
- B.1. 334 S. Rios Ave., Applicant: Lefferdink
- B.2. 615 N. Granados, Applicant: DMIG 615 Granados LLC
How to Submit Public Comments
Written Comments: To provide written input on an agenda item, email the City Clerk at clerkoffice@cosb.org. - Use the meeting date in the subject line and include the agenda item number.
- Written comments must be submitted at least two hours before the meeting.
- Please note written comments will not be read aloud during the meeting but will be shared with the Council and added to the public record.
Verbal Comments: To speak during the meeting, submit a speaker slip to the City Clerk before the meeting starts or before the relevant agenda item is announced. - Each speaker is allotted 3 minutes per topic.
- Individuals can receive up to 6 minutes if time is donated by another attendee, or up to 10 minutes for group discussions. For public hearings, time donated by two attendees allows up to 15 minutes for a speaker.
For additional details, visit the City’s website or contact the City Clerk at clerkoffice@cosb.org. | | | | Missed an update? Check out previous Weekly Updates on our website! | | | | Download the City's My Community App! | | | | | |
