Saturday, September 19, 2020

Solana Beach 09-23-20 Council Mtg Agenda Posting

City of Solana Beach
City of Solana Beach Announces
  
City LogoCity Council Meeting for September 23, 2020
Agenda Posting Notification
  
To Watch the Meeting

Meetings are broadcast LIVE on cable (Cox Channel 19, Time Warner Channel 24, and AT&T U-verse Channel 99), Web-streamed live online, and archived the next day for future viewing. 

Public Participation
 
In an ongoing effort to increase public participation at City Council meetings under current State and County public heath orders, the City is providing some alternate participation options during Zoom Council meetings. In order to effectively manage this process, instructions have been established and are outlined below.
 
Provide Live Comments during Meeting
 
If you wish to provide a live verbal comment during the meeting, register for the Zoom Virtual (City Council Meeting) Webinar (registration required).
 
1) EMAIL a Speaker Request by 2:00 p.m. (noon) on meeting day to
    EMAILGRP-CityClerksOfc@cosb.org
  • Subject line should include Speaker Request for date of Mtg
  • Content should include the Item/Topic you would like to speak on
    OR Oral Communications-topic, for items not listed on this agenda. 
 AND

2) REGISTER as a speaker on meeting day by 2:00 p.m. (noon) by going to the link on the meeting's agenda 
and follow the required prompts to receive a confirmation email with your log in link.
  • Join the meeting 30 minutes before the meeting begins by clicking on the link provided in your confirmation email.
  • Speaking participants may use the computer's microphone and speakers to listen and communicate or they may also call into the meeting by dialing into the meeting with a telephone (this information will be provided in your email confirmation). If you call in as well for better audio, mute your computer's speakers to eliminate feedback.
  • Participants will be called upon from those who have submitted the Speaker Request, registered, and logged on as described above. You will be called on by name and unmuted by the meeting organizer and may provide comments for the allotted time. Allotted speaker times are listed under each
    Agenda section.
  • Do not self-mute since you will muted when you enter the meeting and organizers will unmute you to provide comments. All oral comments received prior to the close of the meeting will be made part of the meeting record.
Submit Written Correspondence for the Record

Written correspondence regarding an agenda item at an open session meeting should be submitted to the City Clerk's Office at EMAILGRP-CityClerksOfc@cosb.org with the Subject line including the meeting date. Please include the Agenda Item # and topic in your email.
  • Correspondence received after the official posting of the agenda, but two hours before the start time on meeting day, will be distributed to Council and made available to the public online along with the agenda posting.
  • Written submittals will be added to the record and not read out loud.
  • All submittals received before the start of the meeting will be made part of the record.
The designated location for viewing public documents is the City's website www.cityofsolanabeach.org
 
Please see the posted Agenda on the Public Meetings webpage for more details
or contact
the City Clerk's Office EMAILGRP-CityClerksOfc@cosb.org or 858-720-2400

City of Solana Beach
858-720-2400
City of Solana Beach, 635 South Highway 101, Solana Beach, CA 92075
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Wednesday, September 9, 2020

Are You Ready in Case of a Wildfire?

Are You Ready in Case of a Wildfire?
As recently as this morning, a Red Flag Warning was in effect throughout San Diego County indicating the possible onset of critical weather and dry conditions that can lead to rapid wildfire activity. Although this Red Flag Warning has now been canceled due to a change in the weather forecast, the Solana Beach Fire Department would like to remind everyone to stay informed, be ready, and, if necessary, go early in case of a wildfire. Here are four quick things to do to prepare for a wildfire: 

  1. Download the SD EMERGENCY: Must-Have Preparedness app. The app contains disaster preparedness information and will keep you informed with emergency updates, interactive emergency maps, and shelter locations. www.readysandiego.org/SDEmergencyApp/
  2. Sign up for alerts with AlertSanDiego. Register your cell phone number, VoIP phone number, or your email address to receive official notifications when there is a risk of an emergency or disaster. Register here: www.readysandiego.org/content/oesready/en-us/alertsandiego.html.
  3. Have a plan ready in case of evacuation for you and your family. If you have large animals, have a plan to get them out early. 
  4. If a wildfire threatens your community, you don’t have to wait for an evacuation order. Leave early. 

For more information on how to prepare for a disaster, visit www.readysandiego.org
The fire department urges everyone to be extremely cautious of anything that could spark a wildfire. One less spark could mean one less wildfire. Prevent wildfires when using outdoor equipment, burning debris, camping, and more.

You can learn how more about preventing wildfires at www.readyforwildfire.org/prevent-wildfire.

Solana Beach 09-09-20 Council Mtg Agenda Posting

City of Solana Beach
City of Solana Beach Announces
  
City LogoCity Council Meeting for September 9, 2020
Agenda Posting Notification
  
To Watch the Meeting

Meetings are broadcast LIVE on cable (Cox Channel 19, Time Warner Channel 24, and AT&T U-verse Channel 99), Web-streamed live online, and archived the next day for future viewing. 

Public Participation
 
In an ongoing effort to increase public participation at City Council meetings under current State and County public heath orders, the City is providing some alternate participation options during Zoom Council meetings. In order to effectively manage this process, instructions have been established and are outlined below.
 
Provide Live Comments during Meeting
 
If you wish to provide a live verbal comment during the meeting, register for the Zoom Virtual (City Council Meeting) Webinar (registration required).
 
1) EMAIL a Speaker Request by 2:00 p.m. (noon) on meeting day to
    EMAILGRP-CityClerksOfc@cosb.org
  • Subject line should include Speaker Request for date of Mtg
  • Content should include the Item/Topic you would like to speak on.
 AND

2) REGISTER as a speaker on meeting day by 2:00 p.m. (noon) by going to the link on the meeting's agenda 
and follow the required prompts to receive a confirmation email with your log in link.
  • Join the meeting 30 minutes before the meeting begins by clicking on the link provided in your confirmation email.
  • Speaking participants may use the computer's microphone and speakers to listen and communicate or they may also call into the meeting by dialing into the meeting with a telephone (this information will be provided in your email confirmation). If you call in as well for better audio, mute your computer's speakers to eliminate feedback.
  • Participants will be called upon from those who have submitted the Speaker Request, registered, and logged on as described above. You will be called on by name and unmuted by the meeting organizer and may provide comments for the allotted time. Allotted speaker times are listed under each
    Agenda section.
  • Do not self-mute since you will muted when you enter the meeting and organizers will unmute you to provide comments. All oral comments received prior to the close of the meeting will be made part of the meeting record.
Submit Written Correspondence for the Record

Written correspondence regarding an agenda item at an open session meeting should be submitted to the City Clerk's Office at EMAILGRP-CityClerksOfc@cosb.org with the Subject line including the meeting date. Please include the Agenda Item # and topic in your email.
  • Correspondence received after the official posting of the agenda, but before 4:00 p.m. on meeting day, will be distributed to Council and made available to the public online along with the agenda posting.
  • Written submittals will be added to the record and not read out loud.
  • All submittals received before the start of the meeting will be made part of the record.
The designated location for viewing public documents is the City's website www.cityofsolanabeach.org
 
Please see the posted Agenda on the Public Meetings webpage for more details
or contact
the City Clerk's Office EMAILGRP-CityClerksOfc@cosb.org or 858-720-2400

City of Solana Beach
858-720-2400
City of Solana Beach, 635 South Highway 101, Solana Beach, CA 92075
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Sunday, September 6, 2020

Verify your Voter Registration Status

Verify your Voter Registration Status
Active registered voters are urged to check their voter registration now to ensure they receive a mail ballot at their address. Voters have until mid-September to make sure registration information is current.

If you are a registered voter and did not receive a postcard, this could mean:
  • You are not registered to vote in San Diego County, or
  • You recently moved or changed your name and have not re-registered to vote.

Mail-in ballots give voters the option to vote from the safety of their homes.

More information:

Flex Alert Issued for Extreme Heat Storm Calling for Energy Conservation

Flex Alert Issued for Extreme Heat Storm
Calling for Energy Conservation
Today’s Flex Alert is available here.

There is currently not a sufficient supply of energy to meet the high amounts of demand during the heatwave. Based on the current forecast and without significant conservation efforts, rotating power outages are likely throughout the state today between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m.
 
Consumer conservation efforts really helped both during the last heatwave and yesterday when the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) called a Stage 2 emergency due to the SoCal wildfires taking out 1,600 MW. We need everyone to help out again today and tomorrow.
 
The CAISO has issued another statewide Flex Alert, a call for voluntary electricity conservation, beginning Saturday and extending through Monday, from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
 
Labor Day weekend temperatures are forecast 10-20 degrees above normal for California, and the power grid operator is predicting an increase in electricity demand, primarily from air conditioning use. Overnight temperatures statewide are projected to be at least 10 degrees higher than normal, which doesn’t allow infrastructure to cool down.
 
Taking just a few energy conservation steps can prevent measures, such as rotating power outages or generator equipment failures that can lead to more unexpected severe losses of power.
 
We understand that conserving electricity is difficult, but if all Solana Beach residents and businesses are thoughtful about their energy use, even in small ways, power interruptions can be avoided or limited. 


The Solana Energy Alliance and the City of Solana Beach are urging consumers to:
 
Between 9 p.m. and 9 a.m.
  • Run dishwasher, washing machines or other major appliances
  • Charge electric vehicles
  • Charge mobile devices and laptops
  • Set pool pumps to run

Between 2 p.m. and 9 p.m.
  • Set air conditioning thermostats to 78 degrees, if health permits
  • Defer use of major appliances
  • Turn off unnecessary lights
  • Unplug unused electrical devices
  • Close blinds and drapes
  • Use fans when possible
  • Limit time the refrigerator door is open

For more information, view the California ISO news release.