Greetings!
A lot has changed during this week with COVID-19, and we can expect more and escalating changes to come. Last Friday there were 20 cases of COVID-19 in San Mateo County. As of this morning, March 20th, there are 100, plus one death, tragically. At a Special Meeting on Wednesday night, March 18, the City Council adopted a resolution ratifying a proclamation of Local Emergency, a necessary step to make the City eligible for future financial assistance. I hope you have been paying attention to all of the information being distributed by the City through numerous channels. If not, the primary portal of information is the
City’s webpage about the Coronavirus, which provides Key Updates such as yesterday’s
letter from the Mayor and the County
Shelter in Place Order,
Video Announcements, as well as information about City Office closures, City business interruptions, links to essential County information, school links, restaurant and grocery store information, other business and worker-related resources, volunteering information, and health information re: COVID-19.
Please do your part to share this information with family, friends, and neighbors you know who may not have on-line access. Please continue to take Shelter in Place and 6-feet Social Distancing extremely seriously, to improve our chances of not overwhelming the healthcare system. Although conditions will get worse before they get better, I know the Pacifica community will get through this unprecedented health crisis with the community’s strength, compassion, and dedication. Take care of yourself, your family, your friends, and your neighbors.
Sincerely,
KEVIN WOODHOUSE
City Manager
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An Update from City Manager Woodhouse,
Mayor Martin, and Police Captain Clements
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Mayor Deirdre Martin
shared an important message
with community members this week. Read the full letter here and please consider printing and/or sharing it with those who do not have online access.
Stay safe, stay positive.
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NOTE: All information is subject to change without notice
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Planning Department Service Modifications
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The City of Pacifica has deemed City services which support construction activity conducted in accordance with the San Mateo County’s Health Order to be an
essential service that the City will continue to provide. San Mateo County has also provided guidance on interpretation of the Order as it relates to construction projects (
see construction section of County FAQs).
Follow this link to view the modified services being offered by the Planning Department so that they ensure the community continues to receive services for construction projects which may still be undertaken and remain in compliance with the March 16 Shelter in Place Order.
Services subject to change. Please check back periodically for updates.
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- San Mateo County has updated their website with even more COVID-19 resources. Keep checking as the County is continually providing the most comprehensive and reliable resources.
- San Mateo County is seeking Donations & Volunteers
- Any organizations that have extra PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) supplies that aren't immediately needed, please condsider donating them by emailing smcmeddonations@smcgov.org.
- Health care providers with an active license, public health professionals, members of a medical disaster response team in California who would like to volunteer, should register at healthcarevolunteers.ca.gov.
- San Mateo County Health has compiled answers to FAQs here.
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Due to lobby closure at the Police Department, there is no medical waste disposal until further notice. They are not making collections.
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Bag it, Don’t flush it - Wet Wipes Wreaking Havoc
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While everyone is encouraged to follow the CDC recommendations to clean surfaces with disinfecting wipes to reduce the spread of COVID-19, it is important to DISCARD THOSE ITEMS IN THE TRASH, not the toilet.
If you need some motivating reminders, see the articles below detailing what has happened elsewhere when pipes were overloaded with non-flushable items.
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Please note
: This newsletter is sent weekly on Friday and content is current at that time. Those who have not opened the email by Monday receive a reminder email, and some content may no longer be current.
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City Council & Planning Commission
Other Committees & Commissions
- All other Committee and Commission meetings are CANCELLED
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 home page.
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Recent City of Pacifica and Pacifica Police Department press releases are available on the City of Pacifica website under City Government -
Press Releases & Media Bulletins.
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