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 A City of San Diego worker assesses damage from a watermain break Wednesday that created a sinkhole on Via de la Valle just east of Jimmy Durante Boulevard. Within the City of Del Mar, streets and storm drains weathered this week's atmospheric river without major incident. |
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Tuesday: Rail and fire safety presentationsThe City Council on Tuesday, Feb. 18, is scheduled to receive presentations on rail issues and wildfire response and safety.
One presentation, from SANDAG, will cover a value analysis study and next steps for the LOSSAN Rail Realignment Project, which seeks to remove the railway off of the Del Mar bluffs.
In a separate presentation, SANDAG and NCTD will update the public on plans for the San Dieguito Double Track and Special Events Platform project.
On the topic of wildfire safety, a presentation by Fire Chief Josh Gordon and Sheriff's Capt. Shane Watts will address how the two departments coordinate, prepare and respond to wildfire events.
The meeting begins at 4:30 p.m. Feb. 18 at the Del Mar Civic Center Town Hall, 1050 Camino Del Mar.
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SANDAG releases value analysis for rail realignmentSANDAG on Feb. 7 published its Final Value Analysis Study Report, a culmination of nearly four months’ worth of meetings with agency stakeholders and technical research to examine existing alternatives and new ones to reroute the coastal railway off the Del Mar bluffs.
The SANDAG board of directors is scheduled to receive and take comments on the study 9 a.m. Feb. 28.
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SANDAG studying five recommendations for rail realignmentFollowing publication of the value analysis study report last week, SANDAG on Feb. 10 issued a press release stating that its staff had reviewed the conceptual ideas from the value analysis process, as well as prior studies and public feedback, and will propose the following five options to the SANDAG Board of Directors Feb. 28 for consideration to advance to environmental review:
- Under Crest Canyon (Under Jimmy Durante to I-5 Knoll): Realigned to minimize subsurface easements by routing below Crest Canyon;
- Under Camino Del Mar (Under Jimmy Durante to Torrey Pines Road West): Aligned to minimize subsurface easements by following below Camino Del Mar;
- San Dieguito Bridge to I-5 Knoll: Aligned to minimize impacts to Del Mar, the Fairgrounds, and San Dieguito Double Track Bridge;
- Del Mar Bluffs Double Track Reinforced: Maintains current alignment, adds double track along the bluffs and through Los Penasquitos Lagoon with bluff reinforcement and more robust seawalls; and
- No Build: Includes continuation of major stabilization efforts that would be required to protect the existing single-track alignment.
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SANDAG's meeting schedule for value analysis reportDuring the week ahead, SANDAG has scheduled presentations and information sessions for its Final Value Analysis Study Report for rail realignment as follows: - Tuesday, Feb. 18: Presentation to Del Mar City Council, 4:30 p.m. 1050 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar.
- Wednesday, Feb. 19: Public information session, 6 to 7:30 p.m., 1050 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar.
- Thursday, Feb. 20: Presentation to the Torrey Pines Community Planning Board, 7 p.m. on Zoom. Agenda
- Friday, Feb. 28: SANDAG Board of Directors, 9 a.m. 401 B Street, Suite 800, San Diego or on Zoom.
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Tuesday: City Council meetingA regular meeting of the City Council begins at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18, at the Del Mar Civic Center Town Hall, 1050 Camino Del Mar.
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Monday: City offices closed for Presidents' DayCity offices will be closed Monday, Feb. 17, in observance of Presidents' Day. All essential public safety and public works services will be uninterrupted. We will be back to business as usual on Feb 18.
Have a great holiday!
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Answers to insurance questions on state agency's websiteThe destruction caused by the Southern California wildfires last month has brought some residents to City Hall with questions about their ability to insure or renew insurance policies for their property.
The California Department of Insurance is the consumer protection agency that regulates the insurance industry.
The agency’s website provides numerous resources, including tips for finding insurance and analysis of the impact of wildfires on non-renewals and availability.
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Sheriff launches "Call me Back Program"To ensure closure and excellent customer service, the North Coastal Sheriff's Station has launched the "Call Me Back Program," in which the responding deputy calls back the reporting party to provide a summary of how the call was handled. The program is designed to provide assurances that calls have been effectively addressed.
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Crime blotter: Feb. 6-13Cases: 0 Source: San Diego County Sheriff's Department
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Feb. 15: Valentine's Meet & Greet for pups and peopleDel Mar Foundation is hosting a Valentine's Meet & Greet for Del Mar's Dogs & People from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, at Shores Park.
Dexter's Deli will furnish doggie treats and Del Mar Foundation will provide wine and cheese for two-legged attendees.
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Feb. 21: Rescheduled Champagne and Chocolate Open HouseDue to rain, Del Mar Community Connections has rescheduled its annual Champagne and Chocolate Open House to 2 p.m. Feb. 20 in the Del Mar Community Building, 225 9th St.
Older adults, their friends and family are invited to enjoy this free event with bubbly and sweet treats served by members of the Social Good Times Committee.
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Feb. 21: Wildfire preparedness demonstrationAssemblymember Tasha Boerner is hosting a wildfire preparedness demonstration from noon to 1 p.m. Feb. 21 at the Pacific Beach Library, 4275 Cass Street, San Diego.
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SUSTAINABILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
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Trash Talk: Did you know that......soft cover books go in the blue recycling cart? Consider donating them if they are in good condition.
Learn more about the City's sustainability programs on the Go Green Del Mar webpage.
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52-Week Challenge No. 31Project Clean Water challenges residents to take an unwanted item to a licensed drop off zone.
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Location of meetings: Del Mar Civic Center, 1050 Camino Del Mar Friday, Feb. 14 - Special City Council Closed Session, 2 p.m.
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 A summertime snap of Seagrove Park captures nary a person nor vehicle. Photo: Zemina Zaferakis |
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