Designs for median landscaping heading to City Council

Conceptual landscaping plans to spruce up the medians on Del Mar's major thoroughfares are heading to the City Council for approval Tuesday, April 7.

The council also will consider whether to approve $120,585 for the firm MW Peltz & Associates to prepare final designs for drought-tolerant landscaping and irrigation improvements on segments of Camino Del Mar and Jimmy Durante Boulevard.

As proposed, design layouts envision "landscape painting," in which large areas are planted with a single plant variety to produce bold areas of color arranged in artistic patterns.

Construction could begin as soon as the 2027-28 fiscal year. A conceptual project estimate places costs at $1.77 million to $1.95 million.

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Monday: Jimmy Durante Boulevard paving project begins

The Jimmy Durante Boulevard Pavement Rehabilitation Project begins on Monday, April 6.

During construction the contractor, Hazard Construction Co, plans to keep at least one travel lane open in both directions at all times. However, motorists could experience intermittent delays during work hours in April and May.

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Recycling event diverts 19 tons from landfill

Data from EDCO show residents took full advantage of a free event March 21 to responsibly recycle 19.14 tons of material and also load up on free mulch and compost.

During the Del Mar Recycles event at Shores Park, 106 participants offloaded: 1,800 pounds of paper for shredding; 168.2 pounds of batteries; 59.8 pounds of lightbulbs; 26.6 pounds of sharps; 629.2 pounds of e-waste, and 906 pounds of donations for Goodwill.

On the outbound, residents hauled off 8.1 tons of mulch and 9.25 tons of compost for their gardens.

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NB Jimmy Durante Boulevard closures continue

Intermittent closures of northbound Jimmy Durante Boulevard between Luzon Avenue and David Way continue as crew prepare for construction on the adjacent hillside. Closures can be expected from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays through April. 

Contact Del Mar Public Works: 858-755-3294 or PublicWorksGroup@delmar.ca.us.

SANDAG rail construction notice: Week of April 5

In a weekly notice to the City of Del Mar, SANDAG covers planned construction activities for the Del Mar Bluffs 5 Stabilization Project and geotechnical testing for the proposed LOSSAN Rail Realignment Project.

The notice warns of night and early morning work Monday, April 6.

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

Crime blotter: March 26-April 2

Incidents: 0

Source: San Diego County Sheriff's Department

April 4: Meet, greet and treats at Shores Park

Hippity-hop on over to Shores Park 4 to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 4, to meet and greet a supersized bunny toting a basketful of doggy treats.

Dexter's Deli is furnishing the dog treats; Del Mar Foundation will dispense cookies and lemonade for people. No registration is required.

April 16: Historical Society hosting lifeguards' stories

Retired Del Mar lifeguards Jack Ross and Brett Mattei will share stories from decades of service during a Del Mar Historical Society talk 6 p.m. April 16 at the Del Mar Civic Center Town Hall. Make reservations online.

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April 23: Del Mar Climate symposium

A panel of experts will explore the "Perils of Plastics" during Del Mar Climate's annual symposium 6 p.m. April 23 at the Del Mar Civic Center Town Hall. Topics include state legislation, health impacts and the consequences of plastic waste. Register online.

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Hauler launches Facebook page

Del Mar's solid waste hauler this week launched a Facebook page, @edcowasteandrecycling. In a matter of days, the page has accumulated a dozen posts and reels telling EDCO's stories of solid waste collection, disposal and recycling.

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April 18: Cleanup event

DMVA's Earth Month Community Cleanup is set for 9:30 to 11 a.m. April 18 at the Beach Safety Center, 1700 Coast Boulevard. Volunteers will be rewarded with a pancake brunch courtesy of Del Mar Lifeguards and treats and coffee donated by The Cottage and Better Buzz.

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April 28: Author to explore history of humor 

Author Stan Schatt will explore humor in its many forms during a free talk from 11 a.m. to noon April 28 at the Del Mar Civic Center Town Hall. Schatt, whose 50 titles include biographies, novels and nonfiction covering longevity and AI, will examine all kinds of jokes and might crack one or two along the way.

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Traffic and Parking Advisory Committee (1 voting resident member). Closes 4:30 p.m. April 10.

Lagoon Committee (1 voting resident member). Closes 4:30 p.m. April 3.

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