Climate Action Plan Update Community Survey | | | | The City is updating its Climate Action Plan (CAP) and needs your help to guide its development to ensure the City achieves its lofty goals in alignment with new state greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets. The long-term success of the CAP and reaching the state’s targets will require collaboration and support from the Solana Beach community, relying on actions that both the City and community members can take to reduce our collective climate impact. We invite and encourage you to participate in the City's CAP Update community survey, seeking your input on how the Solana Beach community can contribute to the meaningful reduction of global GHG to meet California’s aggressive emissions reduction targets. | | Beach Sand Re-Nourishment Project To Begin! | | The City is excited to announce that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and Manson Construction are set to initiate the re-nourishment of City beaches this Monday, December 4th, marking the beginning of this long-awaited project which will create a new, 150-foot wide sandy beach, providing shoreline protection, recreational and environmental benefits. Initial sand placement is expected to begin in January, but may begin sooner depending on the schedule of the San Clemente + USACE beach sand project. Before the sand can be placed on the beach, a pipeline, through which sand will be pumped to the beach, must be installed. This will involve a few boats near-shore, and some vehicles on the beach. Public safety is paramount, so there will be temporary closures of small portions of the beach and water near the dredge pipeline during sand placement operations. Signs will be posted to inform the public of this operation and to ensure community cooperation during the beach restoration. | | | Night Work Scheduled for Water Supply Project | | | | Starting tonight, November 30th, at 9:00 PM the Santa Fe Irrigation District (SFID) will begin night work on Lomas Santa Fe near the El Viento and South Nardo Avenue intersection. This work will occur from 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM in order to avoid significant traffic impacts and is set to conclude on December 1st. This project will connect critical water supply facilities within the SFID system and is part of the pipeline project being done near the Larrick Reservoir on Glenmont Avenue. Expect to see large equipment, lighting and hear increased noise coming from the equipment, including drilling and back-up beepers. The contractor will make every effort to minimize impacts to surrounding residents. Residents who will have water service interrupted will be contacted individually by SFID staff. We appreciate the community’s support and cooperation while work is being conducted on this critical infrastructure project. | | Santa Rides COASTER Holiday Express Train! | | Join the festive cheer aboard the COASTER Holiday Express as Santa, his Elves, and holiday companions embark on a magical journey from the Oceanside Transit Center to Solana Beach and back. Taking place on December 2nd, 3rd, 9th, and 10th, this annual event promises new activities, lively decorations, and enchanting live music to enhance the holiday spirit. Attendees are encouraged to contribute non-perishable food items for the North County Food Bank to support the 1.1 million people in the county facing nutrition insecurity. With sell-out crowds expected, over 9,000 guests will enjoy onboard visits from Santa, carolers, and holiday characters spreading joy with gifts and activities for children. | | | Fletcher Cove Holiday Tree Lighting | | | | To celebrate the start of the holiday season, the City and the Solana Beach Parks and Recreation Commission invite you to join your friends and neighbors for the annual Holiday Tree Lighting event at Fletcher Cove Park on Sunday, December 3rd, starting at 4:30 PM. Once the tree's light switch is flipped, all eyes turn to watch for Santa's arrival by fire-truck escort! Children will have the chance to ask Santa for that most important gift and to remind him just how good they've been all year! There will be live music and cookies, cider, and treats. | | La Colonia Park Holiday Tree Lighting | | The City and La Colonia Community Foundation invite you to a special La Colonia Park Holiday Tree Lighting event on Saturday, December 9th, at 5:00 PM. Join your friends and neighbors at historic La Colonia Park to celebrate the holiday season. There will be plenty of sweets, treats, and Mexican hot cocoa to go along with all the fun, including traditional holiday aguinaldos treat bags for the children, and delicious pan dulce (Mexican sweet bread). Santa will make another appearance and children will have the chance to ask him for that most important gift and to remind him just how good they’ve been all year. | | | | | Back by popular demand, the City of Solana Beach and the Solana Beach Parks and Recreation Commission are excited to invite you to join us to watch Santa's Sleigh Ride! On Friday December 15th, starting at 2:30 PM, Santa will be riding along with Fire, Sheriff and Marine Safety personnel throughout Solana Beach. The Sleigh Ride will begin and end at the Solana Beach Fire Station, located at 500 Lomas Santa Fe Drive. Please view the map at the link below to find the estimated time when Santa will be riding through your neighborhood | | City Council meetings are held in-person in the Council Chambers at City Hall. 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 | | City Council Meetings December Meeting Schedule Wednesday, December 13th at 6:00 PM December 27, 2023 - CANCELED | | | | | Missed an update? Check out previous Weekly Updates on our website! | | | | Stay Connected. Stay Engaged. Download the City's My Community App! | | | | | |
