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2002 Accomplishments in Carmel Valley Area

Opening of the Carmel Valley Dog Park at Torrey Highlands Park
On July 27, 2002 community dog owners joined Councilmember Peters to throw out the first frisbee and celebrate the opening of the new dog park at Torrey Highlands Park. Athletic groups, Friends of Carmel Valley Dogs, and the Carmel Valley Community Planning Board all came together to help approve the new dog park. The southern most acre of the park has been fenced to allow dogs to play safely without a leash and not interfere with other park uses. More information

Completion of Carmel Knolls and Ashley Falls Neighborhood Parks
Recognizing the need for more parks in Carmel Valley, Councilmember Peters was excited to see two more parks open this year. Carmel Knolls and Ashley Falls Park are examples of the City's commitment to offer and establish vital neighborhood facilities. This beautiful passive use 5.8 acre park is equipped with picnic areas, tot-lot, half-basketball court, frisbee golf, security lighting and other important park amenities. View photos

Del Mar Terrace Undergrounding Project
The movement to convert overhead utilities to an underground service began in earnest in 1995. A successful street-paving project had been completed, but did not include removing the clutter of poles and wires from this scenic San Diego neighborhood. Challenged by the prospect of bringing their neighborhood up-to-date with the newer communities surrounding them, the residents of Del Mar Terrace began a series of meetings with representatives of the various utilities. Stalled by price issues and the threat of an added Federal CIAC tax, the community sought help from, first, U. S. Congressman Randy Cunningham regarding the Federal Tax issues and then, the City of San Diego. With the full support of District 1 Council Member Harry Mathis, and his successor Councilman Scott Peters the City of San Diego came to the aid of the Del Mar Terrace. San Diego City Engineer and Director of Capital Projects, Frank Belock took charge of the project, successfully handling negotiations with SDG&E, Pacific Bell and Time Warner. Councilman Peters was pleased to join the community for the pull of the first utility pole on September 30, 2002. View photos

Police Station/Community Resource Center Land Acquisition in Carmel Valley
After much discussion between the City, the Carmel Valley community and Pardee Development the City of San Diego purchased from Pardee Homes a six acre parcel on the vacant employment center site on Del Mar Heights Road and El Camino Real as the location for the new Carmel Valley police station and community resource center. This is the first step in the development of a new police station and community center for Carmel Valley, that will improve quality of life by imporving safety and access to City services.

$500,000 from San Dieguito River Park JPA for Open Space
Through a creative partnership between CalTrans, the City, and the San Dieguito River Park JPA. The City was able to obtain $500,000 for open space aquisition on Del Mar Mesa. View photos

Sorrento Valley Road Illegal Dumping Clean-Up
On Friday, May 10, 2002, Councilman Scott Peters sponsored a clean-up of illegally dumped construction waste and trash around Los Penasquitos Lagoon. Councilman Peters was joined by members of the Carmel Valley, Torrey Pines and Del Mar Mesa Communities to clean up illegal dumping and accumulated trash along Sorrento Valley Road. Approximately 20 members of the community as well as Councilman Peter's staff, and a crew from the Alpha Project, walked the areas around Sorrento Valley Road to pick up trash and clear illegal dumping. The site had become a dumping ground for construction waste such as concrete, rebar and landscape waste.

Councilmember Peters felt it necessary to send a message to people who illegally dump in this area, that we won't let them destroy this lagoon, and ruin the beauty of this place. View photos

California Coastal Clean-Up Day
In September, 2002 Councilmember Peters and over 175 volunteers joined over 40,000 volunteers, statewide, to clean-up local beach areas at the California Coastal Clean-Up Day. Councilmember Peters and local volunteers from Del Mar, Carmel Valley, La Jolla, and Rancho Penasquitos area were charge with cleaning up Torrey Pines Beach and Los Penaquitos Lagoon. The enthusiastic group was able to pick up over 1100 pounds of trash in just four hours. Because of the tremendous success of the clean up effort Councilmember Peters is already planning for the event this coming fall. View photos

SR 56 Steering Committee
In August, 2002 Councilman Peters worked with the community to form a citizens group to assist the City in studying and implementing North bound connectors from SR56 to I-5. These representatives, from the Torrey Pines, Carmel Valley, Del Mar Mesa, Torrey Hills planning boards, and from the City and Caltrans are charged with coordinating the next steps in the project, which are the Project Report and the Environmental Document.

Traffic Improvements
Councilman Peters was pleased to be able to accelerate or ensure the installation of the following traffic signs and lights: All-way stop at Lozana and Mango Drive
All-way stop at Carmel Country and Derrydown Way
All-way stop at Halfmile Drive and Hartfield Avenue
Traffic Light at West Ocean Air and Calle Mar De Mariposa
Traffic Light at West Ocean Air and Ocean Bluff