City Government · Solvang
The Solvang City Council is the five-member elected governing body of the City of Solvang, incorporated in 1985. The council sets city policy, adopts the budget, and oversees city services through a council–city manager form of government.
Meetings
2nd & 4th Tuesday, 6:30 PM
Meeting location
Solvang City Hall, Council Chambers
City Hall address
1644 Oak St, Solvang, CA 93463
City incorporated
1985
Government type
Council–City Manager
City Hall phone
(805) 688-5575
The Solvang City Council has five members elected at-large to four-year staggered terms. For current council member names, titles, and contact information, see the official City of Solvang website.
Current council members at cityofsolvang.com ↗The Solvang City Council voted to direct staff to begin sphere of influence discussions with LAFCO, approved an increased surveillance camera contract, accepted the Alamo Pintado Road Rehabilitation Project under budget, and approved an animal-drawn conveyance license during its August 10, 2026 meeting.
The Solvang City Council voted unanimously to direct city staff to begin working with LAFCO on modifying the city's sphere of influence and codifying an urban growth boundary following a report from the Urban Boundary Exploration Committee.
The Solvang City Council voted 3-1 to authorize the purchase of two transit vehicles and unanimously adopted an updated master fee schedule adding short-term rental violation fines.
The Solvang City Council voted unanimously to begin exploring local control of State Route 246 and approved stricter ethics rules for elected officials, while advancing the draft biennial budget for fiscal years 2026-27 and 2027-28.
The Solvang City Council voted 5-0 to direct staff to begin exploring local control of Mission Drive with Caltrans District 5.
The Solvang City Council unanimously approved an extension to the city manager's employment agreement, advanced loan applications for an $18.5 million wastewater treatment plant upgrade, and adopted annual road and transportation funding programs.
