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Pole removal marks milestone for Utility Undergrounding Project

A City-wide initiative to remove overhead utility lines marked a milestone Feb. 8 with the ceremonial removal of the final utility pole of the Tewa Court/10th Street Utility Undergrounding District.

As a small gathering of City officials, utility representatives and residents looked on, a crane hoisted the pole straight upward before laying it gently on the pavement at the top of 10th Street. The pole had been stripped of wires and crossmembers. 

Launched as a pilot project in June, the Tewa Court/10th Street job included digging 1,345 feet of trenching to accommodate electricity and communications wires that had hung from 10 utility poles. Completing the project provided valuable insight to complete seven larger undergrounding districts throughout the city.

Utility undergrounding will "make Del Mar a more beautiful and safer community — one downed utility pole at a time," Mayor Tracy Martinez said in her remarks. 

The Utility Undergrounding Project is funded by Measure Q, a one-cent sales tax measure approved by Del Mar voters in 2016.

Design work is underway for two other areas: the Stratford South District between 4th and 12th streets and the Crest Canyon district along portions of Crest Road and San Dieguito Drive.

The Tewa Court/10th Street project team included City staff and consultants from Utility Specialists, KCM Group and Fuscoe Engineering, Inc.

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Saturday: Free recycling, shredding and mulch event

The City of Del Mar and EDCO are sponsoring a free recycling, shredding and mulch event from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 11, at the lower parking lot of Shores Park. Enter off of Stratford Court south of Ninth Street.

Residents can responsibly dispose of electronic waste, light bulbs, household batteries and sharps.

Household hazardous waste and pharmaceuticals will not be accepted.

A certified paper shredder will provide onsite shredding of up to three banker boxes full of documents per household.

Residents also can self-load up to three barrels of mulch while supplies last. The event is open to City of Del Mar residents and businesses only. The collection of sharps is limited to residents only.

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Monday: City Council goal-setting workshop 

The City Council is scheduled to set priorities and begin its conversation on future budgeting during a goal-setting workshop from 2 to 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13, at the Del Mar Civic Center Town Hall, 1050 Camino del Mar.

The workshop will inform the development of a two-year budget for the 2023-24 and 2024-25 fiscal years. The current fiscal year ends June 30.

Members of the public are encouraged to participate in person, on Zoom or by telephone. 

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Meeting ID: 847 9091 0014

Dial-in number: 669-900-6833

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Wednesday: Junior lifeguard registration begins

Mark your calendars! Online registration for the 2023 Del Mar Junior Lifeguard program begins 8 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15.

Slots fill up fast so don't wait to sign up!

Junior guards learn ocean safety and lifesaving skills, all within the Community Services Department’s culture of camaraderie and team-building. 

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Public Safety

Sheriff's crime blotter: Feb. 2-Feb. 9

-1 case

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Source: San Diego County Sheriff's Department

Community Briefs

Power bills to reflect $104 in credits

Residential customers who have both gas and electric service will see a total of about $104 in credits on their February and March bills, according to an SDG&E notice.

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County offering rental subsidies for seniors

The County of San Diego is accepting applications for rental subsidies from seniors who are at risk of becoming homeless.

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Library friends seek volunteer directors

The Friends of the Del Mar Library are seeking two volunteers to fill vacancies on the group's Board of Directors. For more than 40 years, the nonprofit Friends have supported the library and local community. Contact Pat Freeman: [email protected]

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Del Mar Village Association

Valentine's Day shopping guide

In its weekly notice, DMVA points to 12 businesses where you can find the perfect Valentine's Day gift for your special someone.

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Committee Vacancies

Design Review Board - 1 non-voting, ex-officio member. Closes 4:30 p.m. Feb. 17.

San Diego County Water Authority Board - 1 board member. Closes 4:30 p.m. Feb. 17.

Traffic & Parking Advisory Committee - 1 voting member. Closes 4:30 p.m. Feb. 10.

Learn more about  Committees, Vacancies and Volunteer Requirements

Meetings

Monday, Feb. 13

- City Council closed session, 1:30 p.m.
- City Council goal-setting workshop, 2 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 15

- Lagoon Committee, 5 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 16

- Undergrounding Project Advisory Committee, 9 a.m.

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