City of Solana Beach

WEEKLY UPDATE

December 21, 2023

The following is provided as an update regarding City news, programs, and services.

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Community News

Shop & Dine Local for the Holidays

Remember to shop and dine local this Holiday season and support all your favorite locally-owned businesses. Enjoy a day strolling around our beautiful community and discover a variety of unique Holiday gift options along Highway 101 and the Cedros Design District. On either side of Interstate 5, shops, grocery stores, restaurants and other conveniences are available to meet all your Holiday shopping needs. So remember to shop and dine local this holiday season and support all your favorite locally-owned businesses!

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Holiday Recycling Guide & Tips!

Holiday celebrations are in full swing and with all of this comes a lot of extra waste. It’s hard not to notice the full trash and recycling containers on collection days during December. But did you know that during the Holiday season Americans generate 25% more waste? Knowing the most environmentally beneficial ways to dispose of everyday Holiday products such as wrapping paper, cardboard, and soiled-paper products is essential. When not disposed of correctly or just thrown in the trash, this standard Holiday trash can pollute the environment and increase waste in landfills. 

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Christmas Tree Recycling

Residents can recycle Christmas trees and Holiday botanical decorations by placing them inside your green organics waste cart on your collection day from December 26, 2023 through January 6, 2024. Please remember to follow EDCO's guidelines when setting out your Christmas tree for curbside collection. Drop-off sites will also be available from December 25, 2023 through January 5, 2024 at City Hall, at 635 S. Hwy 101, and La Colonia Community Center parking lot, at 715 Valley Avenue.

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Sandbags Available for Residents

With the current weather forecast calling for strong winds and rain today, December 21st, through tomorrow, December 22nd, the City has once again made sandbags available to City residents. The prefilled sandbags are available in the Solana Beach City Hall parking lot. Since there are a limited number of sandbags available, the City is asking that residents take no more than 7 sandbags. Please prepare accordingly as the rain may be heavy and the winds will be strong at times. 

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City Hall Holiday Closure

In observance of the upcoming Holidays, City Hall and all non-essential City buildings will be closed from Monday, December 25, 2023 through Monday, January 1, 2024. Essential City services and emergency response will be available during this time.


Regular City Hall hours will resume on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. Have a wonderful Holiday season and a Happy New Year!

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EDCO's Holiday Pickup Schedule

In observance of the upcoming Christmas and New Year's holidays, EDCO will not be performing any residential or commercial collection services on Monday, December 25, 2023 and Monday, January 1, 2024, along with all public disposal sites, recycling buyback centers, and customer service offices will be closed. As a result, there will be a one-day delay for all collection services the next two weeks.

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Citizen Commission Openings 

The City is actively seeking volunteers for five vital citizen commissions—Budget & Finance, Climate Action, Parks & Recreation, Public Arts, and View Assessment. The deadline for submitting applications is Tuesday, January 16, 2024, by 5:30 PM to the City Clerk’s Office. 


  • BUDGET & FINANCE: Two (2) vacancies - terms will expire end of January 2026
  • CLIMATE ACTION: Four (4) vacancies – terms will expire end of January 2026
  • PARKS & RECREATION: Three (3) vacancies – terms will expire end of January 2026
  • PUBLIC ARTS: Three (3) vacancies – terms will expire end of January 2026
  • VIEW ASSESSMENT: Four (4) vacancies – terms will expire end of January 2026
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Public Meetings

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


Regular City Council Meeting

*CANCELED*

Wednesday, December 27, 2023


Next Regular City Council Meeting

Wednesday, January 10, 2024

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