| | | City of Solana Beach WEEKLY UPDATE September 19, 2025 | | National Hispanic Heritage Month | | | | The City proudly joins in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15th to October 15th! During this special time, we honor the many contributions our Hispanic and Latino communities have made – and continue to make – to the history and culture of Solana Beach and the country. La Colonia, also known as Eden Gardens, stands as a testament to our shared history, founded in the 1920s by Mexican farmers and remaining one of Solana Beach's oldest neighborhoods. Today, Latinos and Latinas continue to shape our city and the nation as business owners, activists, artists, public servants, and more. Join us in celebrating their invaluable contributions this Hispanic Heritage Month! | | Coastal Rail Service Suspended This Weekend | | | | To perform routine railroad maintenance and major infrastructure improvements along the coastal rail corridor, the North County Transit District (NCTD) will suspend all coastal rail services between San Diego and Oceanside this weekend beginning on Saturday, September 20th and ending on Sunday, September 21st. Customers are urged to plan ahead and make alternative travel arrangements. Regularly scheduled service will resume on Monday, September 22nd. | | Bike and E-Bike Safety Tips | | | | With electric bicycles (e-bikes) increasing in popularity, it's important to know what bikes are street legal, safety regulations of e-bikes, and how they differ from pedal bikes. Last Saturday, September 9th, the City hosted a City Cycling Workshop to educate residents on the rules of the road, where to ride, general bike safety, emergency maneuvers, legal rights, and responsibilities on the road. If you own an e-bike, please familiarize yourself and your children with the rules of the road and safety regulations, and make sure your e-bike is permitted to be used on City streets – not all e-bikes are street legal. Thank you for keeping Solana Beach safe and accident free! | | SoCal Turf Replacement Program | | | | It's time to rethink your landscaping! Transform your property into a beautiful, eco-friendly garden that is kind to the planet and thrives in the California climate. SoCal WaterSmart's Turf Replacement program is currently offering rebates to help homeowners remove their existing turf and replace it with native drought-tolerant landscaping. Eligible residents can utilize this opportunity to create a sustainable and visually appealing outdoor space. Learn more to discover what the project would have to include and how to apply. Swap out your grass for native plants today! | | | 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 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. | | | San Diego Climate Week Forum: Resilience In Action Friday, October 3rd, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM | | | | On Friday, October 3rd, at 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Solatube International and Illuminous Marketing will be hosting a San Diego Climate Week Program: Resilience in Action. This forum will discuss how several business leaders, government administrators, and innovators are creating the blueprint for resiliency in North County San Diego. Visitors will get an inside look at Solatube operations through a guided factory tour and view art demonstrations. Join to hear from Solana Beach's very own Sustainability Program Manager, Nicole Grucky, alongside fellow Climate Action Plan Administators at Carlsbad, Vista, and Oceanside. | | | Using Your Smartphone for Emergency Preparedness Thursday, October 2nd & 9th, 2:30 - 3:30 PM | | | | Solana Beach Community Connections and Senior Tech Connect will be hosting two 1-hour workshops to review smartphone basics and take a closer look at the emergency features on you phone. Dylan Willis, the San Diego Lead for Senior Tech Connect, will bridge the technological gap between generations with his tech expertise. Topics will include setting up an SOS option for quickly contacting emergency services, adding emergency contacts, and more! Register soon to secure a spot as the class is limited to 15 people. Call (858) 284-6619 if you are a Senior needing transportation to this event. | | | The next regular City Council meeting is Wednesday, September 24th 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 24, 2025 Agenda:
- B.1. Public Hearing: 403-589 N. Cedros Ave.
- B.2. Public Hearing: 1044 Highland Dr.
- C.1. Quarterly Investment Report and Investment Strategy Amendment.
- C.2. Fire Management Services Update.
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.
For additional details, visit the City’s website or contact the City Clerk at clerkoffice@cosb.org. | | | | Missed an update? Check out previous Weekly Updates on our website! | | | | Download the City's My Community App! | | | | | |
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