| | C i t y. o f. S o l a n a. B e a c h | | Solana Beach Fire Badge Pinning Ceremony | | | On March 1st, the City held a Badge Pinning Ceremony at City Hall to celebrate members of the Solana Beach Fire Department with Fire Chief Josh Gordon presiding over the ceremony. The two newest members received their badges as Firefighter/Paramedics and recently promoted members received their badges for their new ranks. Those recognized during this ceremony were Firefighter/Paramedic Michael Monken, Firefighter/Paramedic Christopher Schmit, Fire Engineer/Paramedic James Hancock, Fire Engineer/Paramedic Charles Mead, Fire Engineer/Paramedic John Spann, Fire Captain Carson Hogan, and Fire Captain Ryan Pester. Congratulations to all! | | Two Coastal Rail Line Closures this Month | | | To facilitate regular maintenance and infrastructure improvements along the coastal rail corridor, NCTD will have two weekend rail closures in the month of March. They will be: - March 11th - 12th
- March 25th - 26th
During these weekend closures, there will be no COASTER service in San Diego County. Some residents living near portions of the rail line, may hear heavy equipment noise and be subject to bright light over the duration of the weekend work. Coastal rail service will re-open for regularly scheduled service in time for the Monday morning commute. | | Virtual Bike Education Class: All About E-Bikes | | | SANDAG hosts quarterly virtual bike education classes that are free and available to everyone. Join their next class on Tuesday, March 14th, at 12:00 PM, to learn all about e-bikes from industry experts at the San Diego County Bicycle Coalition. E-bikes are growing in popularity, and they are great for completing short trips around the San Diego region. Given their popularity, however, it is essential that all e-bike riders observe proper safety protocols and observe the rules of the road. This class includes the rules of the road for all bike riders, but focuses specifically on regulations for e-bikes. | | | Latinx College & Career Expo Saturday, March 18th, 8 AM to 2 PM La Colonia Community Center | | | The La Colonia Community Foundation will be hosting their annual Latino Family Education and Career Conference on March 18th, from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM, at the La Colonia Community Center. At this free event, youth and their families will learn from local professionals about college, careers, and local programs that will help them become more knowledgeable about community resources. All workshops delivered by professionals are highly interactive. Some of the workshops are created for parents, while the majority are tailored for middle and high school students. This conference is being supported by the City through the Community Grant Program. | | | It's almost time to “Spring Forward” to Daylight Savings Time which begins this Sunday, March 12, 2023. Remember to set your clocks ahead an hour before going to bed this Saturday night (or at 2:00 AM on Sunday). This, of course, does mean you will lose an hour of sleep, but it also means the sun sets later in the day! | | | Age-Friendly Solana Beach Action Plan Open for Public Comment | | | The City has partnered with the San Diego State University Social Policy Institute, San Diego Foundation, and AARP to develop an Age-Friendly Program to implement changes that will make our community more livable for people of all ages, especially older adults. After conducting surveys, holding workshops, and analyzing data, the City has put together a complete Draft Age-Friendly Solana Beach Action Plan. We invite you to review the draft plan and provide additional feedback through March 14th. The City Council is expected to consider this Action Plan for approval at their meeting on March 22nd. | | | La Colona Park Master Plan Open for Public Comment | | The City held a Community Workshop for the La Colonia Park Master Plan in February 2023. In addition to updating the Master Plan, the workshop was also held to introduce and incorporate the recently acquired lot north of the skate park to the Master Plan process and to receive additional input on what recreational amenities and facilities the vacant lot could accommodate for the community. The City invites you to submit your own input on how the vacant lot will be used. This survey will serve as a basis for the City and its consultants to begin the process of creating a conceptual master plan incorporating the new lot. | | Bicycle Friendly Community Survey | | | The City recently submitted an application to the League of American Bicyclists to renew its status as a Bicycle Friendly Community. To gain a better understanding of local bicyclists' experiences in the City, a public survey has been developed so that bicyclists in the community can provide their input. This survey is open to anyone familiar with or interested in bicycling in the community. The survey will be open through Wednesday, April 5th, and the Bicycle Friendly Community award results are expected to be released in May. | | 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! | | City Council meetings are held in-person in the Council Chambers at City Hall. 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. | | City Council
Upcoming City Council Meeting Wednesday, March 22nd, at 6:00 PM
Next Regular City Council Meeting Wednesday, April 12, 2023 | | | | | Missed an update? Check out previous Weekly Updates on our website! | | | | Stay Connected. Stay Engaged. Download the City's My Community App! | | | | | |
