Council receives presentation on Coastal Commission map

The City Council on Dec. 1 received a staff presentation on a jurisdictional map headed to the California Coastal Commission for consideration Dec. 10.

If approved, the action would clean up and memorialize a local Coastal Development Permit process that has existed in Del Mar since 2001.

Coastal Commission staff is recommending approval of the post certification map when commissioners meet at 9 a.m. Dec. 10 at Pier South Resort, 800 Seacoast Drive, Imperial Beach.

Watch City Council meeting

Open City staff report

Open Coastal Commission agenda

Happy holidays! Extended weekend and holiday parking begins in downtown Del Mar

To welcome the holiday season, we are extending parking in downtown Del Mar during weekends and holidays through Jan. 1.

Two-hour parking in the town center and the L’Auberge Del Mar garage will not be enforced during the following periods:

• 5 p.m. today through 9 a.m. Monday, Dec. 8;
• 5 p.m. Dec. 12 through 9 a.m. Dec. 15; and
• 5 p.m. Dec. 19 through 9 p.m. Jan 1.

Parking restrictions will continue to be enforced on all 20-minute spaces and metered spaces on Maiden Lane and Coast Boulevard.

Fun, food and appreciation for City employees

City employees on Tuesday got the appreciation they deserve during a recognition ceremony and luncheon in the Town Hall. 

The get-together included games, a Hawaiian buffet and accolades presented by City Manager Ashley Jones and department heads. 

Jones recognized Fire Engineer Nick Swafford for five years' service and Public Works Operations Manager Alex Panduro (right) for 20 years' service to Del Mar.

Outstanding Employee Awards by Department went to: Tyler Grant, Community Services Department (below left); Nestor Machado, Planning & Community Development Department (below center); Robert Silva, City Manager/Administrative Services Department (below right); James Scott, Public Works (not shown), and Garrett Sorchy, Fire Department (not shown).

Jones saluted seven new hires for 2025: Ashlea Houston, Management Analyst (City Manager’s Office); Nicole Morrow, Associate Planner (Planning); Marco Camacho, Finance Manager (Finance); Leslie Carrillo, Administrative Assistant (Administrative Services Department); Jeremey Matlock, Utility Worker II (Public Works); Polly Robertson, Management Analyst (Public Works), and Eric Garcia, Utility Worker I (Public Works).

The Above and Beyond Award, as selected from within by fellow employees, went to Public Works Department veteran Jose "Pinkey" Gonzalez. 

Gonzalez—who "truly cares about the City's residents and visitors and works tirelessly to keep the City's beaches clean, safe and accessible," Jones said—rose to the top from a field of 21 nominees that included: 

Alex Panduro, Ben Williams, Brian Crain, Chris Alvarez, Denise Galvan, Garrett Sorchy, Jose “Pinkey” Gonzalez, Leslie Carrillo, Evy Escalante, Nestor Machado, Nicole Morrow, Robert Silva, Sarah Krietor, Sean Hogan, Maggie Jones, Deric Younce, James Scott, Martin Boyd, Karen Falk, Jon Edelbrock, and Rebecca Beauchamp-Griffith.

SANDAG rail construction notice: Week of Dec. 8

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.

Open weekly SANDAG notice

Lifeguards host swift water rescue training

Del Mar Lifeguards this week welcomed fellow lifeguards from Solana Beach and Imperial Beach to complete swift water rescue training. 

Sessions in the San Dieguito River, on the beach and in the classroom covered nearly two dozen lifesaving techniques. 

Participants earned a three-year certification with Rescue 3 International, an accrediting body for technical rescue courses.

Crime blotter: Nov. 28-Dec. 4

Incidents: 0

Source: San Diego County Sheriff's Department

Thursday: Late start for library

The Del Mar Library will be open from 2 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, to allow for an off-site training of library staff earlier that day.

Open webpage

Today through Dec. 17: Canned food drive 

In cooperation with the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank, the City of Del Mar is hosting a canned food drive through Dec. 17 and has placed collection receptacles at the Del Mar Civic Center and the Beach Safety Center. 

Open most-needed items flyer

Online tool locates energy incentives

Clean Energy Alliance has launched an online locator for residents and businesses to identify clean-energy incentives such as rebates, tax credits and bill-assistance programs. 

Type in your ZIP code and household details to see how you can save.

Open Incentive Finder

Trash Talk: Did you know...

...that small pieces of scrap metal go in the blue recycling cart?

Go Green Del Mar webpage

Sunday: Snow and Santa in downtown Del Mar

Snow is in the forecast at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Santa Claus is visiting Del Mar Plaza and a tree lighting is set for the amphitheater at Camino Del Mar and 15th Street. The fun starts at 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7.

Holiday Events webpage

Friday: Cookies & Cocoa Holiday Party

There's still time to register for the Cookies & Cocoa Holiday Party.

You must not miss this very-tasty gathering from 1 to 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, at the Del Mar Civic Center. 

Hosted by Del Mar Community Connections' Social Good Times Committee, the fun includes live music, Name That Tune, a hot cocoa bar, homemade cookies and an appearance by a jolly old friend. 

Register

Del Mar Community Connections enriches the lives of older adults with social and wellness programming and other essential services. Call: 858-792-7565.

Measure Q Citizen Advisory Committee (1 voting business representative [preferred] or resident member). Closes 4:30 p.m. Dec. 5.

Traffic and Parking Advisory Committee (1 voting, resident member). Closes 4:30 p.m. Dec. 5.

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