| | | City of Solana Beach WEEKLY UPDATE May 23, 2024 | | La Colonia Tot Lot Grand Re-Opening Highlights | | On May 22nd, the City had the La Colonia Park Tot Lot Grand Re-Opening event that officially marked the opening of the long-awaited, newly renovated playground. This event was a huge success, with a fantastic turnout! Families enjoyed free snow cones from Kona Ice, face painting and balloon animals, “Kindness Rocks” painting station, live mariachi music, refreshments, and awesome giveaways.
The Solana Beach City Council and newly appointed City Manager, Alyssa Muto, were joined by Cipriano Vargas from Supervisor Lawson-Remer’s Office, Matt Rubel from Senator Blakespear’s Office, Ross Tritt from Assemblymember Boerner's Office, and Solana Vista student, Bailey Villaseñor and her younger sister Elyse Villaseñor, for the official ribbon-cutting ceremony. It was a heartwarming moment that symbolized our community's collective effort to revitalize this beloved playground.
The renovated playground is designed to be inclusive and accessible, ensuring children of all abilities can enjoy all of the play features. Wheelchair-accessible equipment, ground-level activities, and inclusive play elements are seamlessly integrated, promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion. This thoughtful design ensures every child can participate and enjoy the playground to the fullest.
We want to give a big shoutout to everyone who made this project possible: Van Dyke Landscape Architects; Great Western Recreation; Western Rim Constructors; the Parks and Recreation Team; and all community members who provided input during the design process.
Thank you to everyone who participated in this fun celebration and we look forward to families enjoying the La Colonia playground for many years to come! | | Solana Beach Memorial Day Ceremony | | | The City of Solana Beach and Solana Beach Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 5431 cordially invite you to attend our annual Memorial Day Ceremony this Monday, May 27th, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Join us at La Colonia Park in front of the Veterans Honor Courtyard, located at 715 Valley Avenue, as we pay tribute to the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.
The ceremony will feature the Camp Pendleton Young Marines as our honor guard, patriotic music by the Santa Fe Christian School Band, and a special "Feathers from Heaven" dove release. Guest speakers include Al Gonzales, Vietnam Veteran and Solana Beach resident, as well as Solana Beach Mayor Lesa Heebner and Julian Gonzales, Post Commander for VFW Post 5431. Let's come together as a community to remember and honor our fallen heroes. | | Memorial Day Holiday Observances Reminder | | City Hall Holiday Closure | In observance of the upcoming Memorial Day holiday, Solana Beach City Hall and all non-essential City buildings will be closed this Monday, May 27th. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, May 28th. Have a great holiday! | |  | EDCO Residential Service Delay | In observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 27th, EDCO will not be performing any residential collection services. All residential collections will be delayed by one day throughout the week following the holiday. | | Pacific Surfliner Service Impacted for Next Two Years Due to Stabilization Work on Del Mar Bluffs | | | | The SANDAG and NCTD project to stabilize coastal bluffs in Del Mar along the LOSSAN Corridor has entered Phase 5, which will impact Pacific Surfliner service for the next two years. Effective last Sunday, there will be no train service to Downtown San Diego’s Santa Fe and Old Town San Diego stations on Sunday evenings, Monday mornings and evenings, and Tuesday mornings. During this modified service schedule, trains will start and end at the Solana Beach station and bus connections will be provided between Solana Beach and the Downtown San Diego Santa Fe Depot. | | Draft Climate Action Plan Update Public Review Submission Deadline is Tomorrow | | | | The deadline to submit your public review for the Draft Climate Action Plan Update is tomorrow, Friday, May 24th, at 5:00 PM. Adopted in 2017, the Climate Action Plan recommends updates every five years to address new state legislation and technology that can reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The current update, launched in 2022, aims to meet state goals with a 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2035 and 85% by 2045. Key actions include promoting eco-friendly transportation options, installing EV charging stations, expanding bike networks, encouraging appliance electrification, and enhancing solar power and battery storage installations. | | | | Tour of Solana Beach Ride | Have you already pre-registered for the upcoming 4th annual Tour of Solana Beach Community Ride on Saturday, May 25th? The route is finalized at 12.5 miles and will start at La Colonia Park at 10:00 AM. From there the group will pedal through the lovely neighborhoods of Solana Beach at a leisurely pace. Previous tours had well over 100 people and more riders are expected this year, so please register in advance! | | | | The inaugural Solana Beach Family Fun Ride is this Sunday, May 26th, at 10:00 AM. Compared to the Tour of Solana Beach, this shorter family-friendly ride will start at the north end of the Solana Beach Train Station parking lot and will follow the Coastal Rail Trail and Hwy 101 for a leisurely 2-3 mile journey. Get into the spirit by decorating your bike or donning a costume! Registration is now open. | | 2024 Participant Tracy Weiss & her pup Louise | | BikeWalkSolana Scavenger Hunt | There is only one week left to participate in the BikeWalkSolana Scavenger Hunt. This has become a very popular event and has over 200 participants! Join in this fun event by registering now to receive your scavenger package and go explore our charming seaside city on foot. Participants will answer questions about Solana Beach's intriguing history to be entered to win fun prizes. This self-guided 2.3-mile Walking Scavenger Hunt can be completed at any time throughout the month of May. | | AMR's "First On The Scene" Class | | | | Acquire vital life-saving skills at the upcoming AMR's "First on the Scene" class being held next Saturday, June 1st, from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM, at the Encinitas Community Center located 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive. During this class, you'll have the opportunity to learn and practice essential life-saving skills at absolutely no cost. It's open to participants 14 years of age and older. Space is limited, so make sure to secure your spot by registering prior to the event. Don't miss this chance to equip yourself with life-saving skills that can make a difference. | | Telling Your Story Writing Workshop | | | | It's never too late to write and share your life stories. Join Solana Beach Community Connections for a series of four workshop sessions guided by writer and teacher, Eberly Barnes, beginning Saturday, June 1, from 1:30-3:30 PM. Eberly Barnes has worked as a speechwriter, freelance editor, writer, and currently manages a writing program for undergraduates at UC San Diego. In each interactive session, you will receive suggestions for topics, share your written reflections, and discuss with classmates and the instructor in a relaxed, social setting. | | 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 Meetings
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