Ocean Beach is ringing in 2019 by launching a program focused on community safety and beautification: Clean & Safe.\u00a0
\nThe goal of the new OB Clean & Safe Program is to prioritize public safety, as well as act quickly to eliminate blighted areas and beautify the commercial districts in Ocean Beach.
\nOB\u2019s Clean & Safe program however is decidedly different than its counterpart in Pacific Beach, which was initiated about a year ago to employ homeless people to work on community beautification.
\n“This is a rebranding of our (existing) OB Security Program to include a lot of the extras we do, so adopting Clean & Safe seemed like a better way to refer to what we have been doing,” said Denny Knox, executive director of Ocean Beach MainStreet Association (OBMA) business improvement district. “We don\u2019t run ours exactly like the PB one that includes a court program. Ours is simple. We have a security team that works 40-plus hours per week taking care of a lot of basic clean-ups in the commercial district.”
\nKnox noted OB\u2019s Clean & Safe team will report through the City\u2019s Get-it-Done app “all those things that pose a danger or threat to our members and their customers. We also work very closely with SDPD on safety issues,” added Knox.
\nOB\u2019s Clean & Safe to-do list will include: Graffiti abatement, regular sidewalk power washing, litter pickup, pet waste bags, solar safety lighting and signage addressing the physical aspects of cleanliness and security in the commercial areas. Contracted security personnel and community enhancement volunteers will work together to provide a cleaner, safer environment.
\nThe OB Clean & Safe Program will also partner with local organizations, like those helping homeless individuals achieve a sense of pride and create movement away from negative behavior by providing volunteer opportunities to create and maintain public spaces throughout the community, said Knox.\u00a0
\nKnox added the end result will be to “create a safe and inviting business district that fosters community pride while also supporting economic vitality. A cleaner environment and a security presence will benefit residents, visitors and businesses alike.”
\nThe OB Security Program, initially launched during summer 2014, has been funded primarily by business owners and residents with some additional funds from the Newport Avenue maintenance assessment district. The association was also awarded grant funding for $8,000 to supplement program costs.
\nThree years ago, OBMA initiated a trial period for use of two security guards dedicated to keeping Ocean Beach family friendly while enhancing public safety.
\nThe security program involves guards teaming up on bikes and riding up and down all the alleys and streets in OB as well as walking the community’s sidewalks. Guards patrol especially along Newport Avenue, but also on Voltaire Street and near Dog Beach.
\nKnox said there are numerous ways to support the OB Clean & Safe program. One is dropping by the first Wednesday OB Farmer’s Market of each month, stopping by OBMA\u2019s information booth in front of Wings to purchase a ticket for the monthly prize drawing offering great prizes \u2014 flowers, fruits and veggies, gourmet items, etc. \u2014 from local vendors.\u00a0
\nTickets are $2 each or 3 for $5. All proceeds go to the Clean & Safe Program.
\nTo make a donation, visit oceanbeachsandiego.com\/obmast\u2026\/ob-clean-safe-program\u00a0or visit OBMA\u2019s office at 1868 Bacon St.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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