| | | City of Solana Beach WEEKLY UPDATE March 13, 2025 | | Meet Our New City Engineer Dan Goldberg! | | | The City of Solana Beach is pleased to announce that our very own Dan Goldberg has been promoted to City Engineer! After a thorough recruitment process, City Manager Alyssa Muto selected Dan for this important citywide role.
Dan has served the City of Solana Beach for the past 23 years and been the Acting City Engineer since the retirement of Mo Sammak in December. Prior to joining the City, Dan worked as a Civil Engineer for the City of Vista and Caltrans. Throughout his time with the City, Dan has played a key role in many major community improvements, including the construction of Fletcher Cove Park and Community Center, the Coastal Rail Trail, Highway 101 westside sidewalk improvements, and enhancements at La Colonia Park, such as the Tot Lot, Veterans Courtyard, Skatepark, and basketball court. He has also overseen the City’s street pavement management program, sewer and storm drain maintenance and rehabilitation programs, and much more. In his new role as City Engineer/Deputy Director of Engineering, Dan will continue to play a crucial role in the Engineering Department’s day-to-day operations and overall success.
Additionally, the Engineering team and Public Works team, lead by Deputy Director Luis Carillo, will be lead by Joe Lim in an Interim role. This dual role for Joe over Planning and Engineering will allow the City to look more closely at opportunities for improved coordination between Planning and Engineering on permitting, as well as "plan-to-project" implementation on our public works operations and facilities like our roads and parks. Thank you to Joe for stepping into this role, and congratulations to Dan on this well-earned promotion! | | | New City Hall Gallery Exhibit: Greatly I Dream of Health, Healing, Hope & Autism | | | | Now through June 23rd, 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. | | Junior Lifeguard Registration Opens Next Week | | | | The City offers two very popular youth programs for children during the Summer break. Our Summer Camp and Junior Lifeguard programs offer our local youth the opportunity to get outdoors, have fun, meet new friends, and make lasting memories. Summer Camp registration opens THIS Monday, March 17th, at 9:00 AM, for Solana Beach residents and then for non-Solana Beach residents on Monday, March 24th at 9:00 AM, pending availability. Junior Lifeguard registration opens on Wednesday, March 26th, at 9:00 AM for Solana Beach residents and for non-residents at 11:00 AM the same day. You are encouraged to register on time as these popular camps fill up fast! | | Free Sandbags Available for Residents | | | | More rain is expected to continue through Friday and Monday. To help residents protect their properties from potential flooding, the City is offering free pre-filled sandbags for self-pickup in the City Hall parking lot (635 S. Highway 101). Due to limited supply, residents are asked to take no more than 5 sandbags per household. Plan ahead and take precautions, as wet and windy conditions may create hazardous conditions. For storm preparedness and safety tips, click "Learn More" below. | | Business Certificate Renewal Period Reopened | | | | Exciting news! City Council has reopened the renewal period for 2025 Business Certificates. To make the process even easier, the Finance Department has launched a pilot program where businesses can now renew their certificates online using the new eTrakit platform (with 2.95% processing fee). Please note that this new online payment option is just for renewals. The City will continue to take new or changed Business Certificate applications and payments at City Hall. This initiative is just the first step toward expanding online payment options for City services, making payments easier and more convenient for the community. Renew your business certificate online today! | | Coffee with the Community | | | | You're invited to Coffee with the Community hosted by the North Coastal Sheriff's Station on Monday, March 17th, from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM. This event offers a unique opportunity to engage with our station's command staff, deputies, Crime Prevention Specialists, and Senior Volunteers in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Join us for free coffee and meaningful conversation at the Solana Beach Panera Bread, located at 667 San Rodolfo Drive. Let's come together to strengthen our community and foster open communication. | | | SBCC Lecture: Kintsugi Pottery & Rediscovering Joy Tuesday, March 18th, 5:30 PM | | | | Discover the beauty of Kintsugi, the Japanese art of mending broken pottery with gold, at this month's lecture with Alex Welsh on March 18th at 6:00 PM at the Solana Beach Library’s Cove Auditorium. Rather than hiding the cracks, Kintsugi enhances them, making each piece even stronger and more beautiful than before. This is more than just a technique, it’s a powerful practice that teaches resiliency. Alex will share how we can embrace imperfections and rebuild our own lives. This free event is co-sponsored by Solana Beach Community Connections and Friends of the Solana Beach Library. You don't want to miss this! | | | Wildfire Prevention Workshop Saturday, March 22nd, 9:00 AM | | | | Join us for a Wildfire Prevention Workshop hosted by the Solana Beach Fire Department on Saturday, March 22nd, from 9:00 to 11:00 AM in the City Hall Council Chambers. This informative session will provide valuable insights on defensible space, home hardening, and best practices to help safeguard your property from wildfire risks. Whether you're a longtime resident or new to the area, this free, community-focused event is a great opportunity to learn from local fire experts and ask questions. | | Save the Date: Children’s Spring Festival & Egg Hunt | | | | Save the date and join hundreds of Solana Beach families at La Colonia Community Park on Saturday, April 19th 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 Opportunity | | 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! | | | | Missed an update? Check out previous Weekly Updates on our website! | | | | Download the City's My Community App! | | | | | |
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