Cheers for volunteers

We were delighted to welcome dozens of members of Del Mar's advisory commissions and committees to a reception Wednesday at the Powerhouse Community Center. 

Also present were members of Del Mar's public-serving nonprofit groups. 

To all who give of their time and talents to improve our community, thank you so much!

Monday: Bridge business on City Council agenda

The City Council on April 7 is scheduled to consider business related to the highway and railroad bridges over the San Dieguito River.

For the planned Camino Del Mar Bridge over San Dieguito River Replacement Project, City staff is recommending that the council include partial funding from the TransNet Local Street Improvement Program.

In separate business, the council will consider a SANDAG encroachment permit application related to planned construction of the San Dieguito Double Track Project, pedestrian undercrossing and associated improvements.

Open TransNet Local Street Improvement Program staff report

Open SANDAG encroachment permit application staff report

Watch meeting

Monday: E-bike ordinance on Council's agenda

The City Council on April 7 is set to consider introducing an ordinance that would establish new bicycle and e-bike regulations in Del Mar and give Sheriff's deputies the authority to divert first-time bicycle and e-bike offenders to a safety training program rather than issuing a citation.

As proposed, the regulations would be consistent with those of Encinitas and Solana Beach.

In Del Mar, the City Council has identified e-bike safety as an important concern.

The Sheriff's Department recommends consistent enforcement across the three cities and is supportive of the proposed ordinance.

Open staff report

Watch meeting

Recycling event diverts 22 tons from landfill

Data from EDCO show residents took full advantage of a free event March 22 to responsibly recycle and also load up on free mulch and compost.

During the Del Mar Recycles event at Shores Park, 108 participants offloaded: 7,705 pounds of paper for shredding; 184.2 pounds of batteries; 43 pounds of lightbulbs; 25.2 pounds of sharps; 1,350 pounds of e-waste, and 1,288 pounds of donations for Goodwill.

On the outbound, residents hauled off 7.49 tons of mulch and 9.2 tons of compost for their gardens.

Open full report

SANDAG posts closure signs at of Sea Cliff Park

SANDAG this week posted closure signs at Sea Cliff Park directing visitors to stay clear of construction areas.

The closure is expected to remain in place through mid-2026 to accommodate drainage work associated with the Del Mar Bluffs Stabilization Project.

Located south of the Powerhouse Park Tot Lot, Sea Cliff Park is furnished with benches and a walking path that wanders through succulent gardens. 

Open SANDAG Del Mar Bluffs Stabilization webpage

Contact SANDAG: 858-549-RAIL or LOSSANcorridor@SANDAG.org

Crime blotter: March 28-April 3

Cases: 0

Source: San Diego County Sheriff's Department

Tuesday: Latin jazz at library

To celebrate Día de los Libros, Luisa LaDichosa & Her Jazz Trio will play a concert of music from across Latin America from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 8. The all-ages show is presented by the Friends of the Del Mar Library.

Open webpage

April 22: Climate change symposium

The Coalition for Adapting to Climate Change in Del Mar is hosting its 2025 symposium, "Coastal Climate Threats To Our Community," from 6 to 9 p.m. April 22 at the Del Mar Civic Center Town Hall, 1050 Camino Del Mar.

From winter storms to Santa Ana winds, Del Mar-focused presentations will cover actions residents can take to adapt to the changing climate.

Register

Trash Talk: Did you know that...

...expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs must be disposed of at a safe location, such as a Sheriff's station.

North Coastal Sheriff's Station webpage

Learn more about the City's sustainability programs on the Go Green Del Mar webpage. 

Go Green Del Mar webpage

Spring cleaning on the beach

DMVA's next Community Cleanup is calendared for 10 a.m. April 19. Meet at the Beach Safety Center at 1700 Coast Boulevard. Register online.

Open webpage

52-Week Challenge No. 38

Project Clean Water challenges residents to celebrate Earth Month.

Open notice

Design Review Board (2 voting, resident members.) Closes 4:30 p.m. April 4.

Measure Q Citizen Advisory Committee (1 voting, Del Mar business representative.) Closes 4:30 p.m. April 4.

Sustainability Advisory Committee (1 voting, resident member.) Closes 4:30 p.m. April 4.

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