Completed Projects/Issues - Other Projects

2002 Accomplishments in Rancho Peñasquitos

Literacy Center at Canyon Rim Apartments Opens
On July 26, Councilmember Scott Peters participated in the opening of the new Canyon Rim Literacy Center in Rancho Peñasquitos . The center was the idea of Cindy Marten, a reading resource specialist at Los Peñasquitos Elementary, and has been opened to promote active reading by students throughout the year. Councilmember Peters was able to implement Cindy's idea by donating $8000 from his Community Development Block Grant Fund. More support came from Joan Pelkey and Ken Sauder with Wakeland Housing and Development Corporation with a contribution of $1000 as well as new computers, and the Rancho Peñasquitos Town Council with a donation of $300 in grant money. Kinkos and the Container Store also made significant donations. The center is housed in the newly renovated community center at the Canyon Rim Apartments on Carmel Mountain Road. View photos

Hydroelectric facility banned from Ridgewood Park
On April 25, 2002 Councilman Scott Peters rallied with the PQ Community and testified before the County Water Authority in support of the Rancho Penañsquitos community's desire for the County Water Authority to keep a proposed pressure control facility out of a quiet residential neighborhood near Ridgewood Park. After a series of meetings the CWA Board chose an alternative site near the I-15 freeway. Learn More

Adobe Bluffs Elementary Tree Planting
On November 16, 2002 Mayor Dick Murphy and Councilman Scott Peters were joined by the Rancho Peñasquitos community to kick off the Mayor's "Community Forest Initiative." Twelve pine and Ash trees were planted in the front and along the perimeter of the school. Students from Adobe Bluffs Elementary, wearing tree hats, pitched in to help plant the trees around their school. Cheerleaders and the marching band from West View High School entertained and rallied the crowd of about 75 parents and children who attended the event, and Mayor Murphy called it one of the best community turnouts he had ever seen. View photos

YMCA lighting fixed in the parking lot
Light no longer shines into the homes of Feather Ridge residents thanks to new light standards installed by the YMCA at the request of Councilman Peters and concerned local residents.

New stop signs at Andorra Way and Madrigal Way
Working with the Rancho Peñasquitos Planning Board and several involved neighbors, new stop signs were installed by Councilman Peters at Andorra Way and Madrigal Way. It is anticipated the new stop signs will assist in reducing traffic speeds and accidents and increase pedestrian safety at the intersection.

Carmel Valley Road Improvements
To improve traffic on Carmel Valley Road additional left hand turn lane was added and turn pockets on Carmel Valley Road to Camino Ruiz were extended to help alleviate morning traffic congestion.

Skate Park Design Underway
The Skate Park has entered the design phase and after hearing comments on the initial design from members of the Recreation Council, parents and kids, the design team has set about redesigning the skate park with all the comments in mind. Environmental review is also underway and includes studies of air quality, traffic and noise. The project team should return to the Recreation Council for final comments and a review of the environmental documents this Spring. Learn More

New speed trailer and laser gun for the Northeastern P.D.
On May 8, 2002, Councilmember Scott Peters presented a new speed trailer and radar gun to the Northeastern Police Division in Rancho Peñasquitos . Councilmember Peters was joined by members of the police department, residents of Rancho Peñasquitos and members of the development community who generously donated $20,000 for the purchase of the new equipment which will be dedicated for use in Rancho Peñasquitos. Learn More

Median improvements completed on Carmel Mountain Road
The Rancho Peñasquitos Maintenance Assessment District worked diligently to complete median improvements on Carmel Mountain Road near Mt. Carmel High School. The improvements enhance the beauty of the surrounding neighborhood and improve the quality of life for local residents.

Penasquitos Creek Neighborhood Park Tot Lot Equipment
After securing City funds to complete the project, plans are well underway to complete tot lot upgrades at Peñasquitos Creek Neighborhood Park. The contract to complete is being finalized and the project should begin construction in February and completed in May.

$5000 Donated to Rancho Peñasquitos Town Council
Councilman Peters donated $5000 in City community festival money to the Rancho Peñasquitos Town Council. The money will be used to help minimize costs to the Town Council who co-sponsors the Fiesta de los Peñasquitos with the I-15 Diamond Gateway Chamber of Commerce every May. Lower Fiesta costs for the Town Council will help to make more money available to the Town Council for their grant program, which has helped many groups and residents in Rancho Peñasquitos through the years.