| | | City of Solana Beach WEEKLY UPDATE June 28, 2024 | | Important Reminders for Fourth of July | | The City would like to wish everyone a very happy Fourth of July holiday! Let's make this holiday memorable for all the right reasons by prioritizing safety, respecting regulations, and being mindful of our surroundings and our neighbors. Together, we can make this Fourth of July enjoyable and safe for all. We hope you all enjoy the holiday with family and friends, but please remember to enjoy the celebrations responsibly! | | | | The City would to remind everyone that all fireworks, including sparklers and poppers, are banned from use in Solana Beach, Encinitas, and Del Mar. Fireworks can be unpredictable and pose serious risks, accounting for 44% of burn injuries in the month of July. They can also ignite structures and spark brushfires, jeopardizing lives and properties. To enjoy the dazzling displays safely, we encourage you to attend public fireworks shows at Legoland or the San Diego County Fair. These professional displays are conducted under controlled conditions, ensuring a spectacular and secure experience for everyone. | | | | It is almost time for the biggest beach holiday of the summer. The Solana Beach Lifeguards would like to share some beach safety tips to ensure a fun, safe holiday weekend. Be mindful of the steeper beach slope leading to a quick drop-off and potential shore break, so please watch your small children even near the shore. Always swim near a lifeguard, preferably in designated swim areas. Stay away from bluffs, overhangs, and caves. Always follow beach and park rules: no fireworks, alcohol, glass, smoking, drones, or beach camping. Have a safe and memorable Fourth of July in Solana Beach! | | | | Protect your pets this Fourth of July! Each year, this holiday sees a surge in stray animals entering shelters, often due to pets being frightened by fireworks. Take steps to prevent them from getting lost. License your dog, microchip them, use collars with contact info, consult a vet for stress-reducing meds, arrange for a pet sitter, create a safe home sanctuary, and keep dogs leashed. | | | | Solana Circle Road Closure | As an important reminder, Solana Circle will once again be closed from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM on Thursday, July 4th due to the fireworks show at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. The road closures will be at the intersection of Solana Circle and Via de la Valle and Solana Circle and Nardo Avenue. No vehicles (besides public safety vehicles) will be allowed to enter or exit during the closure. | | SANDAG's LOSSAN Rail Realignment Update | | | Thank you to everyone who attended and provided public comments during the special SANDAG presentation on the San Diego LOSSAN Rail Realignment project at the City Council Meeting last Wednesday night. The Council Chambers were packed with residents who had important comments to share!
This special presentation at the June 26th Solana Beach City Council meeting covered the project's scope, the three proposed alternatives, and the Notice of Preparation (NOP). SANDAG staff discussed the potential new routes, the CEQA process, and answered questions from attendees. The public was encouraged to attend and had the opportunity to provide formal comments on the NOP to SANDAG.
Additionally, this item was on the SANDAG Board of Director’s agenda on Friday, June 28th. Mayor Lesa Heebner and Deputy Mayor Jewel Edson provided comments. Mayor Heebner led the Board to approve a multi-jurisdictional stakeholder group to conduct a value analysis of the proposed alternatives, to explore modifications to the current Alternatives as well as envision new Alternatives. This is an important and prudent step that we are committed to with all stakeholders in an attempt to develop a solution that works for all interested parties.
We still encourage everyone to submit comments on the NOP by July 19th to make sure your voices are heard. If you haven't made a public comment yet, please do so—your input matters! You can still provide input by submitting public comments in two ways:
- By Mail: Address your comments to SANDAG, 401 B Street, Suite 800, San Diego, CA 92101, ATTN: Tim Pesce.
- By Email: Send your comments with the subject line "SDLRR Project NOP" to lossancorridor@sandag.org. (please feel free to copy the City of Solana Beach email address: LOSSANalignment@cosb.org.
| | Upcoming Holiday Observances | | City Hall Holiday Closure | In observance of Independence Day, Solana Beach City Hall and all non-essential City buildings will be closed on Thursday, July 4th. Regular hours will resume on Monday, July 6th. Have a wonderful and safe holiday! | |  | EDCO Residential Trash Delay | In observance of the Independence Day holiday, EDCO's residential collection services will not be performed on Thursday, July 4th. All residential collections starting Thursday will be delayed by one-day due to the holiday. | | | The Solana Beach "Concerts at the Cove" series is now in full swing with two amazing performances. This beachside concert series is designed for audiences of all ages and will be held every Thursday from 6:00 PM throughout the summer until August 8th, except for July 4th. The park fills up quickly, so arrive early to reserve your spot! The public is encouraged to arrive “car-free”, bring low-back beach chairs, ground covers or blankets and picnics. If you are planning to bring dinner, please remember to shop locally!
REMINDER: NO CONCERT ON JULY 4TH | | July 11th Performance: Coronado Big Band | | | | The Coronado Big Band (CBB) is a multi-faceted 17-piece swing band that plays traditional swing standards as well as contemporary big band hits. The CBB was formed in 1997 as a local big band to give Coronado high school students a jazz band opportunity not available at school. They are now flourishing as San Diego's best swing big band, regularly playing their music all around San Diego county. The band continually adds the latest popular tunes to its extensive library with the intention of entertaining audiences with familiar music. | | | City Hall Gallery Opening Reception: San Dieguito Art Guild Member Show | | | | Join the Solana Beach Public Arts Commission for the opening reception of the newest City Hall Gallery exhibit, featuring an exclusive member show from the San Dieguito Art Guild, on Saturday, July 13th, from 2:00-4:00 PM. Sixteen talented artists will be present to discuss their diverse range of works, including stained glass, oil paintings, watercolors, sculpture, and mosaics. Enjoy light refreshments, meet the artists, and have the opportunity to purchase unique pieces. This free event is a great way to support local art and the San Dieguito Art Guild, a non-profit representing over 200 artists. Don’t miss this special celebration of creativity and community! | | 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
Upcoming Meetings Wednesday, July 10, 2024 Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Cancelled Meeting Wednesday, August 14, 2024 Wednesday, August 28, 2024 | | | | City Council Meeting Highlights
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