| | | City of Solana Beach WEEKLY UPDATE August 29, 2025 | | Fletcher Cove Improvements Begin Next Week | | | | We’re excited to share that construction for the Fletcher Cove Improvements Project will begin after Labor Day weekend and continue through December 2025. This project, made possible by Measure S funding, will enhance one of our community’s most treasured spaces. Improvements include an upgraded beach access ramp and walkway with new handrailing, new shower area at the bottom of the ramp along with additional shower heads at the current shower area for easy post-beach cleanups, and an upgraded storm drain dissipator grate. Beach access will remain open throughout construction, ensuring the community can continue to enjoy Fletcher Cove while these upgrades are underway. Signage will also be posted to keep everyone updated during the project timeline. | | City Hall Pollinator Garden Update | | | | Have you noticed the changes in the front of City Hall? The Pollinator Friendly City Subcommittee of the Climate & Resiliency Commission has joined forces with the SeaWeeders, Water's Path Landscape Design/Hidden Agave, and the City's Public Works department to create a pollinator garden. The boulders and irrigation have been installed this past month. Pollinator gardens are important because they provide food and habitat for pollinators such as bees and butterflies, that support plant production and a healthier ecosystem. Look out for pollinator plants this upcoming fall! | | Upcoming Southbound I-5 Weekend Closure | | | | Heads up, drivers! As part of the I-5 Asset Management Project, Caltrans will be closing all lanes of southbound I-5 between SR-52 to Mission Bay Drive from Friday, September 5th at 10:00 PM through Monday, September 8th at 5:00 AM. Crews will be working on important road and culvert improvements to help keep our freeway in good shape. This is the first of six weekend closures planned in the area to maintain and improve infrastructure. Detours will be in place, so please plan extra travel time if you’re heading south as there will be delays. Portable message signs will be placed along the routes advising of the closure and suggesting alternate routes. For real-time updates, visit Caltrans QuickMap. | | Via De La Valle Paving Road Closure | | | | Via De La Valle is getting a much needed road makeover! Pavement work has been tentatively scheduled for September 8th and 9th along Via De La Valle, from east of San Andres Drive to Jimmy Durante Blvd. Work will take place overnight between 9:00 PM and 5:00 AM. During this time, lane closures will be in effect, and nearby residents may notice some construction noise and lighting. This paving is part of the City of San Diego’s improvement projects, and the City will continue coordinating with Caltrans on additional upgrades in the area, including traffic signal improvements and pedestrian ramp enhancements at the I-5 connections. | | Holiday Observance - Labor Day | | | | In observance of the Labor Day holiday, City Hall and all non-essential City buildings will be closed on Monday, September 1st. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, September 2nd. Have a wonderful holiday! | | | | In observance of the upcoming Labor Day holiday, EDCO will not be performing residential collection services on Monday, September 1st, and all residential collections will be delayed by one-day all week following the Monday holiday. | | | City Cycling Workshop Saturday, September 6th, 9:00 AM | | | | Bike, e-bike and adult tri-cycle riders, mark your calendars for Saturday, September 6th! The City has partnered with the San Diego County Bicycle Coalition to provide free cycling classes. Whether you’re wanting to get more comfortable riding on the road, or looking to refine and further your skills, this bike class is for you. Bike experts will teach the rules of the road, where to ride, general bike safety, emergency maneuvers, and more, all with hands-on practice and a guided road ride. Please note that this is not a “learn-to-ride” class. Basic cycling experience is required. This free class is open to Solana Beach residents ages 12 and up. Space is limited, so register now, and don’t forget your helmet and a bike, e-bike or adult tri-cycle in good working order. | | La Colonia Movie in the Park! Saturday, September 6th, 6:00 PM | | | | The City invites you to a fun evening at this year's "Movie in the Park" event at La Colonia Park on Saturday, September 6th, from 6:00-9:00 PM. The night will feature live music, community booths, and the beloved Disney film Encanto, starting at dusk around 7:25 PM. Enjoy complimentary food provided by Jake's Del Mar and dessert provided by Solana Frosty, available while supplies last. This free event is being brought to the community by the Boys & Girls Club of Northwest San Diego County (formerly the San Dieguito Boys & Girls Club), La Colonia Community Foundation, and the Solana Beach Civic & Historical Society. | | | Annual Coastal Cleanup Day Saturday, September 20th, 9:00 AM | | | | The City of Solana Beach will be hosting a site for this year's Coastal Cleanup Day at Fletcher Cove Park! Coastal Cleanup Day is a global cleanup effort and San Diego County’s largest single-day environmental cleanup in coordination with the California Coastal Commission and I Love a Clean San Diego. Be a part of the movement and join us on Saturday, September 20th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Volunteers are encouraged to come anytime during the event to help make a difference. Learn more below to find registration details, and join the effort to protect the region's natural environment, waterways, and ocean. | | | City Council will be holding a special meeting on Wednesday, September 3rd 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.
September 3, 2025 Special Agenda:
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.
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