Connect With Pacifica This Week
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Greetings!
This week’s active shooter incident at YouTube in San Bruno is once again a reminder that these tragic events can happen anywhere and anytime. While our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their co-workers, friends, families, and the San Bruno community, I’m proud to report that Pacifica’s police officers were some of the first on scene and were able to swiftly and flawlessly react with San Bruno’s and other law enforcement agencies to control the incident. I’m even more proud that Pacifica PD recently has been proactively leading “Active Shooter Response” trainings for the Pacifica community. Being prepared is critical in so many aspects of life. Contact Captain Joe Spanheimer at
spanheimerj@pacificapolice.org
to get on the list for future trainings.
On the subject of preparing oneself in life, I’d like to highlight that the City is seeking applications for Youth Advisory Board (YAB) members,
details here
. Please encourage the high school-age Pacificans you know to consider this opportunity. The YAB is an active, fun, and educational group of young adults who plan and carry-out great events for the community, while learning about local government and building skills that will help them be successful in life.
Please let me know if you have comments or questions, and
thank you
for wanting to
Connect with Pacifica
!
Sincerely,
KEVIN WOODHOUSE
City Manager
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April is Distracted Driver Awareness Month
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April is observed as Distracted Driver Awareness Month, and the first week of April is California Teen Safe Driving Week. After 10 years of “hands-free” cell-phone laws, challenges still remain. See the
Press Release
issued on April 4 by the Pacifica Police Department for more information and safety tips to help you deter distractions, abide by the law and safely arrive at your destination.
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- Pacifica Youth Advisory Board (YAB) Now Accepting Applications for 2018/2019 School Year - The Pacifica Youth Advisory Board (YAB) is made up of volunteer High School students that want to make a difference in our community. They are a dedicated group of young leaders who will plan special events and also participate in Parks, Beaches & Recreation events and activities. Application deadline to apply is Wednesday, April 18. Click here for more information on the YAB program, scholarships, and events.
- National Library Week – Meet & Greet at Sharp Park Library on April 12 - In honor of National Library Week, the Pacifica Sharp Park Library invites the public to a meet-and-greet with library staff on Thursday, April 12 from 10:00am – 12:00pm at the Sharp Park Library, 104 Hilton Way. Coffee and treats will be offered. See the Event Flyer for more information.
- Climate Change Presentation at Sanchez Library April 17 - In September of 2017, San Mateo County Libraries launched their “Community Conversations” program which brings community members from all over the County to listen, learn, and discover common connections with one another. The next Community Conversation topic is Climate Change. We all have a role to play in reversing global warming. At this Community Conversation, staff from the Office of Sustainability’s climate change team will discuss what you can do to be a part of climate solutions in your community. We will also discuss what the County is doing to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to prepare for sea level rise and other consequences of climate change. Please join the conversation at Pacifica Sanchez Library on April 17 from 6:30pm – 8:00pm. Click here for more information or to register for this free event.
- Volunteer Opportunities on a City of Pacifica Committee or Commission - The City of Pacifica is recruiting qualified citizens to fill vacancies on the following Committees / Commissions. Applications are available here. Return application to Pacifica City Clerk Kathy O'Connell, 170 Santa Maria Ave., Pacifica, CA 94044-2506. Visit the Committees & Commissions webpage for more information on each of the City commissions / committees.
- Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission (for two expiring terms ending May 2018) - Application deadline is April 13. See the Recruitment Notice for more information.
- Open Space & Parkland Advisory Committee (for two expiring terms ending May 2018) - Application deadline is April 13. See the Recruitment Notice for more information.
- City of Pacifica Job Openings - The City of Pacifica is currently recruiting for several positions. Today’s spotlight is on an opening for a full-time Human Resources Manager. See the Human Resources Manager job listing here for more information on qualifications and how to apply. For a listing of all current Job Openings for the City of Pacifica click here.
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Celebrate Earth Day and EcoFest on April 21
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The City of Pacifica is a proud sponsor of Pacifica Beach Coalition's Earth Day of Action and EcoFest 2018. For the 14th year in a row, Pacifica Beach Coalition is organizing one of the largest eco-friendly events in California, leading beach and neighborhood cleanups from Daly City to Half Moon Bay on
Saturday, April 21
from 9-11am and then hosting a large EcoFest at Linda Mar State Beach with food, fun, music, eco-booths, hands on kids activities, environmental speakers from 11am – 2.30pm. There is something for everyone at this free event. This year's theme is, "Sea Stars, Sea Change". See the
Event Poster
or the link below for more information and how to sign up to volunteer for a clean-up and/or enjoy the festivities.
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Special Needs Registry
- Parents and care-givers of a person with any medical, mental health condition or disability may consider providing information to the Pacifica Police Department’s Special Needs Registry, a tool that will allow officers to better serve community members with special needs. See the Press Release below for more information.
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- April 9 - City Council Meeting 7:00pm at City Council Chambers, 2212 Beach Blvd. See the Agenda for more information.
- April 10 - Economic Development Committee Meeting 6:00pm at Pacifica Police Department, 2075 Coast Highway, Pacifica. See the Agenda for more information.
- April 11 - Library Advisory Committee Meeting 6:30pm at Sharp Park Library, 104 Hilton Way, Pacifica. See the Agenda for more information.
- April 17 - Community Conversation on Climate Change 6:30pm at Sanchez Library, 1111 Terra Nova Blvd. More information can be found here.
- April 18 - Youth Advisory Board Application deadline. See the YAB webpage for more information.
- April 21 - EcoFest 2018. See the Event Poster or the City News section above for more information.
- Upcoming City Meetings – For information about upcoming City meetings, visit the City of Pacifica website at www.cityofpacifica.org and check the Calendar for City Council Meetings and Other City Meetings at the bottom of the page.
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