City of Del Mar Capital Improvement Program (CIP)

The City of Del Mar’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) is a decade-long strategic framework designed to plan, prioritize, and fund capital infrastructure projects that support public health, safety, and welfare across the community. This initiative systematically addresses evolving needs in utility undergrounding, water, wastewater, and stormwater systems, as well as street improvements and public facilities, with periodic revisions guided by public City Council meetings and shifting funding conditions. The program’s implementation is being streamlined through a Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) that establishes a standardized CEQA compliance protocol applicable to a wide range of project types, reducing duplication and accelerating delivery while ensuring environmental protection. Key infrastructure elements include wastewater pipelines averaging 1,250 linear feet in length with a maximum of 6,000 feet, constructed at rates up to 400 linear feet per day, within trenches averaging 2.5 feet wide and 8 feet deep, with pump station upgrades focused on mechanical and electrical components. Stormwater systems encompass pipelines, curb inlets, and trash capture devices in public rights-of-way, with emergency repairs and compliance measures required to meet federal and state water quality standards. All work must occur within Del Mar, California, 92014, with construction activity scheduled across multiple phases beginning as early as January 2026, including grading, building construction, paving, and architectural coating extending into early 2027. Contractors are bound to rigorous environmental compliance obligations under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and California Fish and Game Code, requiring pre-construction surveys during breeding seasons, particularly from January through August, to protect nesting birds. Projects within high or moderate sensitivity zones mandate avoidance of impacts, consultation with resource agencies, and tailored mitigation strategies, including biological surveys and monitoring programs with a minimum 1:1 success standard for affected species or vegetation. Adaptive management protocols are required if mitigation thresholds are not met, and programmatic assessments for cultural, paleontological, air quality, greenhouse gas emissions, and noise impacts are documented in supporting appendices to ensure holistic environmental stewardship. No financial details or pricing structures are specified, and the effort is governed under NAICS code 541620, with solicitation issued by the City of Del Mar and contact managed by the Associate Planner and Principal Engineer for technical coordination.