City News/Alerts

Sales Tax Increase
 
On November 8, 2016, the voters approved a 1% district transaction sales and use tax ballot measure, known as Measure Q, in the City of Del Mar.  The additional funds generated by Measure Q will be used to fund projects or services such as improving streets, undergrounding utility lines, improving streetscape, providing additional safety services, and improving community parks. 
 
Measure Q goes into effect on April 1, 2017, at which time all taxable sales conducted within Del Mar city limits will increase by one-percent (1%) to 8.75%. A reminder to all local businesses conducting any type of taxable sales within the City limits, businesses are required to remit the additional one-percent transaction sales tax along with their sales tax to the State Board of Equalization on a quarterly basis.   If you have any questions about implementation of the transactions and use tax, please contact the City’s Finance Department at 858-755-9354.
 
San Dieguito Lagoon W-19 Restoration Project Draft Environmental Impact Report Availability and Public Meeting
 
A Draft Environmental Impact Report has been prepared for the area known as “W-19” Restoration Project of the San Dieguito Lagoon.  The proposed project would supplement recent restoration efforts within the San Dieguito Lagoon by establishing wetland habitat. Two beach placement sites proposed for the material placement during maintenance activities are located within the jurisdictional boundaries of the City of Del Mar. 
 
The Draft EIR will be available at the Del Mar Library for a 45-day public review and comment period from March 9 to April 24, 2017 at 5:00 PM and comments must be submitted to:
 
San Dieguito River Park JPA
18372 Sycamore Creek Road
Escondido, CA 92025 Attn: Mrs. Shawna Anderson
Email: Shawna@sdrp.org
P: 858-674-2275 ext. 13
 
A public meeting will be held during the review period for a public Q & A regarding the project and the EIR. The meeting will take place Tuesday, April 4, 2017, from 6:00- 8:00 PM at: Del Mar Fairgrounds, Board Room, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, CA 92014 (Enter through the Main Gate off Jimmy Durante Blvd and park in the southwest corner of the Main Lot, look for directional signs to the meeting).
 
Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) - Volunteers Needed!
The Del Mar, Encinitas, Rancho Santa Fe and Solana Beach Fire Departments are seeking volunteers for the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program.  For more information about the program and upcoming training to learn how to care for yourself, your family and your neighbors during an emergency, please contact alewin@encinitasca.gov. 
 
City of Del Mar Nominated for Climate Action Award
The City of Del Mar has been nominated by the Climate Action Campaign for an “Agent of Change” award for committing to a long-term goal of 100% clean energy in the Climate Action Plan adopted by the City Council in June 2016.  For more information, visit the Climate Action Campaign web page.  Winners will be announced April 12, 2017.

City Projects Updates

Operations
Maintenance crews are performing water system valve exercising and isolation tests in preparation for CIP and paving work. Roadside slide cleanup will resume next week. Crews will also begin resealing downtown benches next week.
 
Jimmy Durante Boulevard Roundabout
Traffic control has been switched over to the intersection’s east side.  The contractor will widen the sidewalk along the west side of the San Dieguito River Bridge next week. Please obey traffic control signs and flaggers.
 
Powerhouse Park Tot Lot
Surface repairs at the Tot Lot are scheduled for Monday, April 10, and will be completed by Friday, April 14.  The Tot Lot will not be accessible to the public during this time. Signage will be posted on Monday, April 3, to alert the public of the closure.  Temporary fencing will be installed to prohibit access to the site and protect the surface while repairs are underway.  

Public Safety Update

Fire Department Update
This week the Fire Department responded to 3 traffic collisions, 3 fire alarms, 1 bike accident, 1 structure fire response, 1 vehicle lock-in, 1 public service call, 1 lift assist, 1 vehicle fire, 1 hazardous material, and numerous medical calls.
 
Crews also attended a class this past week with other CSA units training on a new Patient Care Report (PCR) system.  We have used a portable system in the past utilizing Palm Pilots and ended up switching back to carbon copy sheets that crews would use to fill out pertinent patient information on scene and later enter the information on a computer back at the fire station.  This new system and program will utilize iPads and will allow crews to use those same iPads to enter information while performing inspections and pre-planning on Businesses and multi-occupancy units. 
 
Beach Conditions
This past week was a mix of larger than average surf and some nice weather.  With the above average surf height, public warnings and announcements about water conditions were conducted regularly. 
 
We had a special visit from an Elephant seal pup early Tuesday morning which was stranded on the beach.  Lieutenant Jon Edelbrock captured the pup and it was picked up by Sea World rescue to be rehabilitated and eventually released back to the wild. 
 
Our staff was honored to be included at a Career Day event at Earl Warren Middle School; we sent a lifeguard team member who shared with students details about the day to day work of the profession.  

Sheriff’s Update
Greetings from the Sheriff’s Station!  Below is a breakdown of the Sheriff cases completed in Del Mar last week:

Employment Opportunities

The City is recruiting for the following positions:
                                  

• Associate Planner
• Student Lifeguard (Seasonal)
• Part-Time Parking Enforcement Officer I/II/III

 
To apply, visit www.delmar.ca.us/employment

Upcoming Events/Meetings

• Monday, April 3:
  • Housing Corporation:  9:00 a.m., Temporary City Hall Council Chambers, 2010 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Suite 100
  • Special City Council Meeting – Closed Session: 4:30 p.m., Temporary City Hall Council Chambers, 2010 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Suite 100
  • City Council Meeting:  6:00 p.m., Temporary City Hall Council Chambers, 2010 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Suite 100

 
For the most current calendar of upcoming events, visit the City’s website at www.delmar.ca.us.