Returns show City Council incumbents in lead

Nov. 8 election results posted by the Registrar of Voters show two incumbents leading in the three-way race for two open seats on the Del Mar City Council.  

As of Friday morning, the returns show the following percentages of the vote: Terry Gaasterland (44.37%); Dwight Worden (28.81%), and Steve Quirk (26.82%).

The results are unofficial as the Registrar of Voters continues to count votes. Registrar certification of the election results will occur on or before Dec. 8.

Open election results

Monday: City Council meeting

A regular meeting of the City Council begins at 4:30 p.m. Nov. 14 on Zoom.

River channel excavation begins

Two weeks of digging at the San Dieguito River inlet began this week. Heavy equipment is working to clear a buildup of sand and open lagoon basins to tidal flushing.

As an added benefit, the excavated sand — an estimated 16,000 cubic yards of it — will be dumped and spread on the beach south of the river mouth to 18th Street.

The job is scheduled to run through Nov. 23. Work hours are set for 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays and, if needed, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturdays. Equipment will be parked on the beach overnight and cordoned off for safety. Beach access south of the river and west of Camino del Mar will be closed. During sand placement, beachgoers are encouraged to gain safe access to the beach at 26th Street.

Open full story

Dec. 19: Business license application and renewal period to begin

Business owners can apply for or renew annual business licenses starting Dec. 19 and complete applications through Feb. 28 without penalty. No early renewal applications will be accepted.

The application period for 2023 is part of the City’s transition to HdL Companies to administer business licensing services. Shortly after Dec. 19, HdL is set to mail renewal information to all businesses. 

Staff contact: Denise Galvan, 858-755-9313 or [email protected]

Open webpage

PUBLIC SAFETY

Sheriff's crime blotter, Nov. 2-Nov. 9

Driving Under the Influence: 1
Burglary: 1
Possession of a controlled substance: 1      

Open full report

Source: San Diego County Sheriff's Department

COMMUNITY BRIEFS

Nov. 7-Dec. 1: Blanket drive at Civic Center

Brighten the holidays for a family in need by bringing a new, queen- or king-sized blanket to the Del Mar Civic Center. The Del Sol Lions Club is collecting the blankets to donate to Community Resource Center for its Holiday Baskets Program. 

Open flyer

DEL MAR VILLAGE ASSOCIATION

Dec. 4: Winter Taste & Sip 

Eat and drink your way through downtown Del Mar from 1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 4 during DMVA's first-ever Winter Taste & Sip event. 

Open webpage

PROJECT CLEAN WATER

52-week Challenge No. 17

In its weekly challenge, Project Clean Water rallies for recycling.

Open Project Clean Water notice

COMMITTEE VACANCIES

Design Review Board - 1 non-voting, ex-officio member. Closes 4:30 p.m. Nov. 18.

Design Review Board - 2 voting members. Closes 4:30 p.m. Dec. 2.

Planning Commission - 1 voting member. Closes 4:30 p.m. Nov. 18.

Sustainability Advisory Committee - 1 voting member. Closes 4:30 p.m. Dec. 2.

Sustainability Advisory Committee - 1 non-voting ex-officio member. Closes 4:30 p.m. Dec. 2.

Learn more about  Committees, Vacancies and Volunteer Requirements

Open City notice

MEETINGS

Friday, Nov. 11

• City offices closed for Veterans Day

Monday, Nov. 14

• City Council, 4:30 p.m.*

* Remote meeting 

Open full calendar

Open agendas

Request to speak

Watch meetings