| | | City of Solana Beach WEEKLY UPDATE June 13, 2024 | | ACTION ITEM: Public Meeting - Tuesday, June 18th SANDAG Seeks Public Input on Potential Routes for LOSSAN Train Track Relocation | | | Your input is important because this project now impacts Solana Beach! SANDAG has begun the next phase of the San Diego LOSSAN Rail Realignment project to move the tracks away from the coastal bluffs due to erosion and climate change. On June 4th, SANDAG released the Notice of Preparation for the Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR), marking the start of a 45-day comment period consistent with state regulations.
Three alternatives are presented in the Notice of Preparation (NOP). Alternative A proposes tunneling in Solana Beach from Lomas Santa Fe to Via de la Valle, demolishing our current railroad trench to re-build a “cut and cover” tunnel deep enough to eventually go under the San Dieguito lagoon via the Fairgrounds. This Alternative will shut down all rail operations, the San Diego County Fair and impact our businesses and homes on S. Cedros for the 7 to 12 years it takes to build. The Public Meeting on June 18th is your chance to provide feedback and concerns regarding this Alternative as well as the others. This is your opportunity to get involved! Share your thoughts or suggest other Alternatives to be considered. Help identify the environmental and community impacts the project Alternatives could have on the City of Solana Beach, the Fairgrounds, and San Dieguito Lagoon.
You can provide input by showing up at the Scoping meeting, or sending in comments. The SANDAG public Scoping meeting on June 18th will be a chance for the community to ask questions and provide comments on the environmental process, engage with the project team, and ask questions. During the meeting staff will provide a brief presentation about the project and the new potential routes. The SANDAG LOSSAN Rail Realignment Public Meeting will be held this Tuesday, June 18th, from 6:00-7:30 PM at the San Diego Marriott Del Mar, located at 11966 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA 92130. Free parking will be provided.
If you cannot attend the meeting, you can still make your voice heard by submitting written 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.)
Comments should be submitted as soon as possible but no later than July 19, 2024. | | | Fletcher Cove Storm Drain Beautification Project Call For Artist Deadline Reminder | | | | Attention public artists! Don't forget to submit your design by this Monday, June 17th, at 5:30 PM. The City and the Solana Beach Public Arts Commission are seeking artists to create designs for a new storm drain outlet metal grate at the entrance of Fletcher Cove Beach. The selected design will enhance the beauty of this beloved coastal spot and is part of the larger Fletcher Cove Ramp Reconstruction project. Please note, the artist will not be responsible for manufacturing or installing the grate, rather the selected design will serve as a conceptual blueprint for the final product. The chosen artist will receive a stipend of $2,000 for the comprehensive design | | | | | AT&T has begun placing telecommunications conduit in various locations throughout Solana Beach. This project will run until mid-July.
Due to construction, there may be periodic lane closures on eastbound Lomas Santa Fe, northbound S. Rios, and in between S Acacia and Highway 101. Construction hours will be from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. | | City Hall Holiday Closure | | | | This is a friendly reminder that Solana Beach City Hall and all non-essential City buildings will be closed on Wednesday, June 19th, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. Regular hours will resume on Thursday, June 20th. Essential City services and emergency response will remain available during this time. | | | | The Solana Beach "Concerts at the Cove" series started today with Fleetwood MAX, the ultimate Fleetwood Mac tribute band! This unique 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. This year's lineup features a variety of talented artists that you won't want to miss! So, get ready to dance and arrive early to reserve your spot, as the park fills up quickly. 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! | | Next Week's Performance: The Shoreline Pickers band | | | | The Shoreline Pickers band, originating from casual jam sessions at Mission Bay, celebrates acoustic music with a variety of instruments. Members include Mary Jane Cupp (mandolin), Mark Pullin (guitar), Pete Varhola (bass), John Deckard (harmonica), and Robin Felix (fiddle), with all contributing vocals. They've performed at venues like San Diego County libraries, the San Diego County Fair, and the San Diego Bluegrass Society. Their repertoire includes traditional Bluegrass, Old Time, and Americana. | | Solana Beach Senior Center: June Activities | | | | Discover fun activities at the Solana Beach Community Senior Center this June! Join us for great programs and a delicious meal each Wednesday in Debin Hall at the Solana Beach Presbyterian Church. This month's program includes a hymn sing with Myra Cullum and Sylvia Fee, and a summer celebration with Janet Hammer and Nathan Fry in Double Take. Don't miss out on our group trip to see the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at Lamb's Players Theater. We look forward to seeing you there! | | Solana Beach Community Connections Lecture on Explaining End of Life Choices | | | | Discover "Explaining End of Life Choices" with Judy Schnack, presented by Solana Beach Community Connections (SBCC) on Tuesday, June 18th at La Colonia Park Community Center, starting at 5:30 PM. Gain insights into Advanced Care Planning, including strategies for discussing your end-of-life preferences with both healthcare providers and loved ones. Though the topic may be daunting, it's essential for everyone to explore their options and embrace the possibility of a peaceful transition. | | All About E-Bikes Webinar | | | | Join us on Thursday, June 20th from 6:00-7:00 PM for a virtual Zoom presentation and interactive discussion All About E-Bikes! The City and the San Diego County Bike Coalition have put together a free webinar all about electric bicycles (e-bikes). During the presentation, the San Diego County Bike Coalition will cover road safety, where to ride, how e-bikes work, what kinds of maintenance they need, and how to use them. Please register in advance for this meeting. | | Current City Hall Gallery Exhibit | | "The Long Years" by Christopher Lloyd Tucker | | | | Did you know Solana Beach City Hall hosts a different art exhibit every two months? Come view the newest City Hall Gallery Exhibit "The Long Years" by Christopher Lloyd Tucker. Tucker's distinctive artistic blend of woodwork, metalwork, and digital art is showcased in his recent creations, where he transforms digital drawings into three-dimensions by assembling laser-cut exotic hardwoods or multicolored acrylic sheets into mosaic-like artworks, elegantly framed within hardwood. Come check out these remarkable pieces in person during regular business hours. This exhibit will be on display until June 30th. | | 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, June 26, 2024 Wednesday, July 10, 2024 Wednesday, July 24, 2024 | | | | City Council Meeting Highlights
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