| | | City of Solana Beach WEEKLY UPDATE November 14, 2025 | | Be Prepared for Heavy Rain This Weekend | |
| | | Heavy rainfall is forecast to start tonight through Wednesday, November 19th, with the heaviest rainfall expected this weekend. To help residents prepare, the City is offering free pre-filled sandbags for self pickup in the City Hall parking lot (635 S. Highway 101), limited to seven per household. We encourage everyone to take simple steps to stay safe: secure outdoor items, turn off irrigation, drive with extra caution, and watch for debris or localized flooding. Residents can also report storm-related issues (such as flooding, fallen branches, or blocked drains) using the Solana Beach App. For more storm preparedness tips, click “Learn More” below. Stay safe, Solana Beach! | |
| World Kindness Day Event Canceled Due to Rain | | | | Due to the upcoming rainstorm forecasted for this weekend, the World Kindness Day Celebration scheduled for Saturday, November 15th at Fletcher Cove Park has been cancelled. Please stay tuned for a potential rescheduled date. Thank you to everyone who signed up to volunteer and to the local organizations who were preparing fun kindness-themed booths and activities. While it’s disappointing to cancel, the rain is much needed in our region. And even though we won’t be gathering in person, we encourage you to keep the spirit of kindness alive in your own way this weekend. Go check in on a neighbor, share a warm meal, or do something small that makes someone smile. | | City Launches New Walking Club for Mature Adults | | | | Get ready to get moving with Solana Striders, the City’s newest walking club for mature adults who want to stay active, healthy, and connected! Kicking off December 3rd, the Solana Striders will meet on the first Monday of each month for relaxed morning walks led by Parks & Recreation staff and community volunteers, creating a safe and social experience for all. This free, easygoing outing is ideal for mature adults and anyone who wants to join in. Walks begin at 8:30 AM at the north end of the Solana Beach Transit Center parking lot. Bring comfy shoes, water, and good vibes! | | E-Bike Safety & E-Motorcycle Reminder | | | | E-bikes are a fun and efficient way to get around when they’re ridden safely and responsibly. Just like regular bicycles, e-bikes must follow the same rules of the road as any other vehicle. But e-motorcycles are a different story. They are not legal on public streets. E-bikes have pedals and motors under 750 watts, while e-motorcycles can range from 2,800 to over 21,000 watts and reach speeds up to 60 mph. Using e-motorcycles on public roads can lead to towing, impound, and citations for both the rider and the owner. Please help keep Solana Beach streets safe for everyone. | | | Solana Beach Climate Corner: What is a Heat Pump? | | | | Have you heard someone talking about a heat pump and wondered what it is or what it is for? Let us help! A heat pump is a type of heating and cooling devise that can be used to heat water and air in a home or business. Since heat pump air conditioning and water heaters are a relatively new technology, the lack of familiarity and awareness of these products can lead to a hesitancy to install. However, most people benefit from heat pumps everyday, as this is the same technology that is used in refrigerators! Heat pump technology is approximately 3x more energy efficient than their gas-powered counterparts, and one of the best ways to make your home more eco-friendly. Learn more about heat pumps and allow us to help you dispel some myths and misconceptions by visiting the City website link below. | | Veterans Day Ceremony Highlights | | This past Tuesday, the City and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5431 hosted a heartfelt Veterans Day Ceremony at La Colonia Park. With perfect weather and a wonderful turnout, it was a day filled with gratitude, honor for those who have served, and words of restored hope for our veterans. The community came together to honor and celebrate our nation’s veterans in a truly special, Solana Beach way. Thank you to our speakers and everyone who joined us for this meaningful celebration! | | | Fairgrounds 2050 Open House This Tuesday! Tuesday, November 18th, 6:00 PM | | | | The Fairgrounds team is inviting residents to help shape its future through a new Fairgrounds 2050 Master Site Plan. This plan will guide future uses and development at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar Horsepark, and Surf & Turf Recreation Center, ensuring these important regional spaces continue to serve the public for generations to come. As part of this process, the Fairgrounds has been hosting a series of Fairgrounds 2050 Open House sessions across San Diego County to gather community input. The session closest to Solana Beach will take place this Tuesday, November 18th at 6:00 PM at The Sound, at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. All San Diegans are invited to attend, and participation is free. Registration is required. | | | Solana Beach Community Connections Monthly Lecture Series with Honor Flight San Diego Tuesday, November 18th, 6:00 PM | | | | Join Solana Beach Community Connections (SBCC) for this month's Lecture Series on Tuesday, November 18th at 6:00 PM at La Colonia Community Center. This month's speaker is Solana Beach resident Harriet Joslyn, who will present photographs and narratives on the Honor Flight and introduce some of the honored veterans who will share their stories with the audience. Honor Flight San Diego is a nonprofit organization that escorts veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces. This event is free and open to the public, and transportation is available for seniors in need of a ride. | | | Poinsettia Sale Saturday, November 29th, 9:00 AM | | | | The Solana Beach Garden Club, known as the SeaWeeders, is hosting its 13th Annual Holiday Plant Sale! This year, they are offering locally grown red Ecke Prestige Poinsettias in 6-inch pots and Christmas Cactus in assorted colors, also in 6-inch pots. Quantities are limited, so pre-order your plants today to guarantee availability! Unreserved plants will be available during the fundraiser event on Saturday, November 29th, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Boys & Girls Club, 533 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, and at the Solana Beach Post Office. Support this festive tradition while contributing to community beautification projects in Solana Beach! | | | The next regular City Council meeting is Wednesday, November 19th at 6:00 PM, in the City Hall Council Chambers, located at 635 S. Highway 101, Solana Beach. All meetings are 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.
November 19, 2025 Agenda:
- A.3. 2025 Sewer and Storm Drain Project – Notice of Completion
- A.4. Trailer Mounted Water Pump.
- B.2. Public Hearing: 453 Canyon Dr., Applicant: Baker, Application: DRP25-003, APN: 263-194-01.
- C.1. Public Safety End of Year Status Report.
- C.2. State Legislative 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.
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