City of Solana Beach

WEEKLY UPDATE

April 11, 2024

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

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Community News

Six Solana Beach Home Gardens Featured in the California Native Plant Society Garden Tour 

Congratulations and kudos to the six Solana Beach homes whose gardens were featured in the California Native Plant Society's San Diego Annual Garden Tour on April 7th, showcasing the theme "Planting Animals." These gardens not only offer aesthetic beauty but also contribute to the City's Climate Action Plan and Mayor’s Monarch Pledge objectives by expanding native pollinator habitats, reducing water consumption, and attracting wildlife. As one host noted, these native landscapes bring forth "a parade of birds, bumblebees, and butterflies." To be inspired for your own homes, feel free to stroll, bike, or drive by these inspiring gardens in Solana Beach.

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Solana Highlands Project Update - Truck Hauling

Have you noticed the line of large hauling trucks along Via De La Valle and wondered why they're there? These double bottom belly dump trucks are transporting large quantities of sand, dirt, and rocks to an off-site location as part of the ongoing grading process for the Solana Highlands Project. Rest assured, these trucks are nearing the completion of their task for this phase and will be gone by the end of this month, marking the completion of the project's first phase of construction. The City will continue to ensure proper traffic control, dust control and safety monitoring throughout this process. We appreciate your patience and understanding during the construction of this large project. 

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Home Organics Recycling Reminder

Recycling of organic waste is the next step to achieving California’s Zero Waste goals and together we can be a part of the solution. In addition to food scraps and landscape waste, food-soiled cardboard and paper products are also acceptable to place into your green organics cart. Additionally, paper bags, paper napkins, paper towels, paper plates, paper cups, paper and cardboard takeout containers and takeout boxes (with no plastic or wax coating, and with all metal removed), coffee filters, soiled pizza boxes, tissues and newspaper are all paper products that can be used to wrap or place your food scraps in before depositing them in your green organics cart.

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Community Events

AMR's "First On The Scene" Class

Acquire vital life-saving skills at AMR's "First on the Scene" class held this Saturday, April 13th, from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM, at the Rancho Sante Fe Fire Station 2. During this class, you'll have the opportunity to learn and practice essential life-saving skills at absolutely no cost. This special program has been developed by the International Association of Fire Chiefs and will be administered by the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT). It's open to participants 14 years of age and up. 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.

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La Colonia Community Foundation

Nature Unplugged Hike

Join La Colonia Community Foundation for an exciting outdoor adventure at San Dieguito County Park on Saturday, April 13th. This invigorating event is open to high school and middle school students, offering a chance to disconnect from devices and immerse themselves in nature's beauty. Led by Sebastian Slovin, MA, and Sonya Mohamed, MEd, MA, Co-founders of Experience Nature Unplugged, the day includes guided hikes, fun activities, and the opportunity to win fantastic prizes. Let's breathe in the fresh air, disconnect from devices, and explore the beauty around us!

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I Love A Clean San Diego's Creek to Bay Cleanup

Join I Love A Clean San Diego for the Creek to Bay Cleanup, the largest Earth Week cleanup in San Diego County! Grab your buckets and gloves to join thousands of volunteers across the county on April 20th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM! Why Volunteer? Because we LOVE where we live and 80% of all coastal pollution begins inland. There are around 100 sites to choose from across San Diego County, including one right next door at Seaside State Beach. What a better way to celebrate Earth Day by helping to keep our beautiful beach community clean. Register today!

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Employment Opportunities

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:

Senior Civil Engineer
Junior Lifeguard Intern
Seasonal Ocean Lifeguard
Summer Camp Leader

Visit the City’s Career Page to learn more and to submit your online application!

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


April Meetings

Wednesday, April 24, 2024


May Meetings

Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Wednesday, May 22, 2024

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Commission Meetings


Business Liaison

Monday, April 15th, at 5:00 PM


Climate Action

Wednesday, April 17th, 5:30 PM



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