Public Notice: Special City Council Sessions and February Health Advisories
City Council Convenes for Special Sessions
The City of San Diego has scheduled multiple legislative meetings for Monday, February 2, 2026. According to the official legislative calendar, the day will begin with a Closed Session at 10:00 a.m., followed immediately by a Special City Council meeting. A second Special City Council session is slated for 2:00 p.m. These sessions are part of the Council's increased legislative activity for the new calendar year. Residents interested in municipal governance are encouraged to monitor these proceedings via CityTV or through official digital channels to stay informed on pending ordinances and resolutions.
Public Health Alerts: Influenza and Regional Concerns
San Diego County health officials have several active advisories as of early February. The Department of Public Health remains on alert following the January 23rd update regarding the New World Screwworm outbreak in Northern Mexico. While the primary concern is currently concentrated south of the border, local veterinary and public health sectors are monitoring for potential regional impacts. Additionally, a statewide health advisory remains in effect due to elevated influenza hospitalizations. Officials have identified a newly circulating strain, H3N2 subclade K, as a significant factor in this season's respiratory illness trends. The County continues to recommend that residents follow the updated immunization schedules provided by the West Coast Health Alliance and the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Infrastructure and Public Housing Review
The Pure Water San Diego program has entered a critical phase in 2026. Construction teams are currently focused on final paving and restoration activities along several pipeline routes as the city prepares for the startup and commissioning of facilities later this year. In tandem with infrastructure growth, the Housing Authority of the County of San Diego has opened a 45-day public review period for the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual Plan. This comment period, which began in mid-January, allows residents to provide testimony on public housing admissions, the Section 8 Administrative Plan, and strategies for meeting local housing needs before the scheduled public hearing in March.
Community Services and Environmental Protection
February marks the start of San Diego Museum Month, with over 70 regional sites offering public programming beginning today. Specific notices include senior-focused science demonstrations at the Fleet Science Center and youth art workshops at the New Children’s Museum. On the legal front, the City of San Diego is moving forward with litigation filed in late January against federal agencies regarding the unauthorized installation of razor wire on city-owned land in Marron Valley. The city maintains that the construction trespassed on sensitive habitat areas and is seeking to halt further activity to protect local vernal pools and wildlife.