C i t y o f S o l a n a B e a c h

WEEKLY UPDATE

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

Community Events & Programs

Concerts at the Cove

Held every Thursday night from July 15 - August 26, from 6:00-7:45 PM

Summer Concerts at the Cove continue this Thursday with the band Hullabaloo. Hullabaloo is Steve Denyes and Brendan Kremer, friends since kindergarten. Steve plays guitar, sings and writes goofy songs. Brendan plays drums, sings and smiles. They've performed their own brand of foot-stomping, wing-flapping, free-range, organic kid folk across the United States at large festivals and tiny backyard parties. Over the course of ten years Hullabaloo has won twelve national awards, received rave reviews from People, Parenting, Parents, Cookie and Parent & Child Magazines and landed on three national "Top 10 Best Children's Music" lists. What really matters is that Hullabaloo is a foot-stomping, wing-flapping celebration of song that honors and entertains kids and families.

The public is encouraged to bring low-back beach chairs, blankets and picnics, and to arrive “Car-Free.” Please "ShopSolanaFirst" for munchies and other concert picnic items! No alcohol, tobacco, pets, or personal BBQ’s allowed during concerts. This event is free and open to the public.

Beach Blanket Movie Night

Saturday, August 27, from 6:00-10:00 PM

The 17th annual Beach Blanket Movie Night (BBMN) is just around the corner! So get ready to bring a blanket, pack a picnic, and head on down to Fletcher Cove Park for a fun-filled evening and a movie under the stars! The evening begins with live music by Jackstraws, followed by the feature presentation "The Endless Summer."

Plenty of refreshments will be available, including pizza, popcorn, cookies, and brownies. Participate in a prize give-away with big-ticket items, including a Firewire surfboard, wetsuits, gift cards & baskets and much more. Please remember this is cash only event and no credit cards will be accepted. All proceeds from this wonderful event will be used to benefit future Solana Beach Parks and Recreation events.

The public is encouraged to bring low-back beach chairs, blankets and picnics, and to arrive “Car-Free.” Please "ShopSolanaFirst" for munchies and other BBMN picnic items! No alcohol, tobacco, pets, or personal BBQ’s allowed during BBMN. This event is free and open to the public.

We are grateful for our premier event sponsors: Ting, American Assets Trust, The Surf Network, and Blumberg Law Group.

Safe Routes to School Program

The City has been working on a “Safe Routes to School Program” to assess transportation needs and challenges for students and parents as they commute to and from schools throughout the City. Some of the goals of the Program are to identify specific enhancements to the City’s existing roadway network for a safer and more comfortable school commute with emphasis on walking and bicycling options for Solana Beach schoolchildren, their families and residents.

Public outreach is a main component of this Program. In addition to updates at City Council meetings, school-based mobility assessments were held at each school last year and information was handed out during Fiesta Del Sol in May 2022. Our public outreach efforts will continue this Thursday at the Concert at the Cove on August 18, 2022 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm with Hullabaloo performing their highly acclaimed brand of organic kids folk music. The City’s consultant will be set up on site to provide more information on the Safe Routes to School Program and solicit feedback from kids and their parents about walking and bicycling improvements near their schools. Come early to provide your feedback and then stay to enjoy the concert.

There are eight project sites that are currently available for review and comments. Please visit our Safe Routes to School Page to view and submit a comment for the project sites listed below.

Recommendations for Earl Warren Middle School
Recommendations for Skyline School
Recommendations for Boys & Girls Club
Recommendations for Santa Fe Christian Schools
Recommendations for Solana Vista Elementary School
Recommendations for St. James Academy
Recommendations for Le Port Montessori
Recommendations for Fusion Academy

Call for Artists: Temporary Public Arts Program

The City and its Public Arts Commission are now accepting applications for the City's ongoing Temporary Public Arts Program. The Temporary Public Arts Program is a unique opportunity for artists to showcase their works of art in a high-traffic urban and ocean-view environment attracting Solana Beach residents as well as tourists from around the world.

Artists are invited to submit sculptures of various sizes for consideration for a one-year exhibition. The program aims to select five (5) pieces to be displayed at highly visible, designated temporary public art sites throughout our beautiful coastal community. If selected, the artist will receive a $1,500 stipend for each sculpture. Submission deadline is Wednesday, October 19, at 5:30 PM.

Public Meetings

Be advised that, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the spread of the Omicron BA.5 variant, all public meetings, including City Council and City Commissions, will be held virtually through mid-September with no in-person attendance. All meetings are also subject to cancellation. Please refer to the City’s website for updates on whether meetings will be held virtually or in person.

City Council

Upcoming City Council Meeting

Wednesday, August 24, 2022

Next Scheduled City Council Meeting

Wednesday, September 14, 2022

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Citizen Commissions

Climate Action Commission

Meeting Canceled - Wednesday, August 17

Business and Finance Commission

Monday, August 22, at 6:00 PM

Public Arts Commission

Tuesday, August 23, at 5:30 PM

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For meeting zoom link, directions on submitting public comment, or more detail please view the meeting's posted agenda on the Public Meetings webpage.

City Openings & Opportunities

Employment Opportunity

VACANCY: One position - Civil Engineer - this vacancy will be filled as either a Senior Civil Engineer or an Associate Civil Engineer based on the qualifications of the applicants

IDEAL CANDIDATE: A self-motivated professional with a focus on providing first-class engineering services to the community by using innovating and effective solutions and services, must enjoy working in an environment and a City that moves quickly, be able to wear multiple hats, and possess a drive to succeed.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Senior Civil Engineer or Associate Civil Engineer

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled

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Current Employment Opportunities