Greetings!
The City Council adopted a
Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan for Pacifica this week! The plan establishes a long-term vision for improving walking and bicycling in Pacifica, an exciting step forward! Adoption of the Plan also makes the City eligible for grants for which it has not previously been eligible. A few other important items coming before the Council at the February 24th City Council meeting include the Mid-Year Budget Update, Long-term Financial Forecast, and consideration of the Local Coastal Plan Update.
Also, regarding other public facilities improvements, I’d like to highlight the work underway on the
Pacifica Libraries Project and the great improvements underway on two of Pacifica’s Parks (see below for more info).
Finally, last Sunday’s high winds and a couple resultant tree and limb failures is a reminder to sign up for
SMC Alert so you can be kept aware of any road closures or incidents that may affect your travels around town.
As always, go safely this week and 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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Parent's Night Out
Sat, Feb 15
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5-11pm | Pacifica Community Center, 540 Crespi Dr
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Arbor Day Foundation Names
City of Pacifica - Tree City USA
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The City is excited to announce that the City of Pacifica was named a 2019 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of its commitment to effective urban forest management.
The City of Pacifica achieved Tree City USA recognition by meeting the program’s four requirements: a tree board or department, a tree-care ordinance, an annual community forestry budget of at least $2 per capita and an Arbor Day observance and proclamation.
The Tree City USA program is sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters.
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Hello Housing Presents a New One Stop Shop Program
"Bright in Your Own Backyard"
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Join a City Commission or Committee
Application Deadline Extended
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SM 101 Express Lanes Project
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U.S. 101 from Whipple Avenue to I-380 in San Mateo County is under construction to complete the SM 101 Express Lanes Project. Construction and testing is currently scheduled to last until late 2022. It will require freeway lane closures between 9 PM and 5:30 AM (Sunday-Thursday). Our goal is to avoid project-related freeway delays before 9 PM and after 6 AM. However, with these closures, expect delays potentially over 25 minutes from 9 PM to 1:30 AM and below 15 minutes from 1:30 AM – 6 AM.
Travelers will be able to see real-time traffic conditions from changeable message signs placed in the construction zone. The Smart Traffic System is being implemented during construction to provide up to date information, improve safety, and reduce congestion.
Since this is one of the Bay Area’s busiest corridors, CalTrans asks for your help to make sure everyone in your community is prepared for this construction.
Learn More
For questions during construction, contact the Caltrans Public Information Officer:
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March 3, 2020
Presidential Primary Election Information
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As a California Voter’s Choice Act County, between February 3 and February 29,
all San Mateo County registered voters are being mailed a ballot
for the March 3, 2020 Presidential Primary Election.
Vote by Mail ballots may be returned to
any Ballot Drop Box in the County, by US mail, or to a San Mateo County Vote Center.
Visit
www.smcacre.org/elections
for more information, including a full list of Vote Center and Ballot Drop Box locations for the March 3, 2020 Presidential Primary Election.
IN PACIFICA:
- Drop ballot in mail at any U.S. Post Office / mailbox
- Ballot Drop Box at Pacifica City Hall during business hours until March 3
- Vote Center will be open in Pacifica at St. Peter’s Parish, 700 Oddstad Blvd, Pacifica from Feb 29 – Mar 3
OTHER VOTE CENTERS:
- 3 Vote Centers will be open Feb 3 – Mar 3. Of these, the closest location to Pacifica is the South San Francisco Main Library, 840 West Orange Ave.
- 9 Vote Centers will be open beginning Feb. 22. Of these, the closest to Pacifica include the following:
- Daly City City Hall, 333 90th St;
- Half Moon Bay Emergency Ops Ctr, 537 Kelly Ave; and,
- San Bruno Senior Center, 1555 Crystal Springs Rd.
- 42 Vote Centers will be open beginning Feb. 29, including the location in Pacifica at St. Peter’s Parish.
For a full Vote Center Location listing:
NOTE
: Pacifica residents may vote at any Vote Center in San Mateo County. Vote at the Vote Center that is most convenient for you!
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Here’s a description of available positions:
Vote Center Representatives – Are needed to serve the 42 Vote Centers located throughout the County. Multi-lingual individuals are highly encouraged to apply, particularly those who speak Spanish, Chinese, Korean, or Tagalog. Vote Center
Representatives receive $19.88 per hour.
Student Vote Center Ambassador Program – We are looking for 300 eligible Student Vote Center Ambassadors to assist in the operation of Vote Centers on Election Day. Students earn $140 for each day that they work, including $25 for attending the mandatory training.
Election Materials Couriers – Election Materials Couriers are stipend employees responsible for returning ballots from Vote Centers after the close of polls on Election Day. Couriers are paid $65 for attending training and working on Election Night. The mileage reimbursement rate is $.575 per mile.
Vote Center Volunteers – Vote Center Volunteers are stipend employees that will staff our curbside ballot boxes on what are historically our busiest days. Volunteers are paid $140 for each day that they work.
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Save the Date! April 1, 2020, marks Census Day, a key benchmark for the 2020 count observed nationwide. By this date, households will receive an invitation to participate in the 2020 Census. You'll then have three options for responding: online, by mail, or by phone. When completing the census, you'll note where you are living on April 1. Learn more at
www.smccensus.org.
What is the Census?
Every 10 years, the federal government is required to count
all residents in the United States, citizens and noncitizens alike, through a national census. The next national census is in April 2020. The information is used to make sure everyone is equally represented in our political system and that government resources are allocated fairly. It is also used to make important decisions about community programs and services, like where to build homes and parks, establish public transit routes, build new roads and offer language access services.
Here’s what we’re doing to make sure
everyone counts.
Why is it Important?
It helps make sure everyone has equitable representation, funding, and resources.
Learn more»
What you need to know
The next census will be in April 2020 and we need to count all our residents.
Learn more »
What you can do
There are many ways you can help make sure everyone in our county gets counted.
Learn more »
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Pacifica Parks are Getting a Face Lift
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In June 2019, City Council adopted the fiscal year 2019-2020 Budget and Capital Improvement Program that included funds to replace aging playground equipment at various City parks. The Community Center and Fairmont West Child Care Center were selected for the Playground Equipment Improvement Project Phase – Phase I. Construction for the two sites will begin the week of February 3
rd, and the projects are expected to be completed by the end of March.
Part of the playground equipment costs were financed through a matching grant award from GameTime, along with PlayCore’s Center for Outreach, Research and Education. (This phase of the Playground Improvement Program is also funded in part by the Roy Davies Trust, Child Care and Park in Lieu funding). The California Parks and Recreation Society (CPRS), PlayCore, and GameTime have strategically partnered to support and promote
"Parks Make Life Better!" through education and funding opportunities. Once the installation is complete, the Fairmont West playground will serve as a National Demonstration Site (NDS), functioning as a model for promoting physical activity, fitness, nature engagement, and inclusion.
For questions regarding construction, contact:
Sam Bautista
Deputy Director – Public Works, Field Services and Engineering
(650) 738-3760
For questions related to park services and future park improvements, contact:
Mike Perez
Director – Parks, Beaches, and Recreation
(650) 738-7380
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- Director of Public Works – Closes 2/17/20
- Engineering Intern – Closes 2/14/20
- Head Swim Coach – Until Filled
- Child Care Aide/Child Care Associate Teacher – Until Filled
- Lifeguard I/II – Until Filled
- Recreation Leader I-V – Until Filled
- Police Officer – Continuous
- Senior Services Bus/Van Driver – Until Filled
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HIP Housing – Making a Difference in our Community
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HIP Housing is nonprofit agency specializing in creative affordable housing solutions throughout San Mateo County. Their mission is to invest in human potential by improving the housing and lives of people in our community. Through their Home Sharing Program, HIP Housing enables people with special needs, either from income or circumstance, to live independent, self-sufficient lives in decent, safe, low-cost homes.
Through their Self-Sufficiency program, HIP also offers a scholarship that provides housing assistance and support services to motivated, low-income parents and/or transitional age foster youth.
Learn more here.
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Pacifica Library Project!
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Our favorite things about the Sanchez library are almost too many to count – but one of our top contenders is children’s story time! A renovated Sanchez location will provide us with more spaces for community programming, just like the Wednesday event that brings families from across Pacifica. What’s your favorite thing about the Sanchez library?
Learn more about the Pacifica Library Project here and
subscribe for updates here.
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SMC Alert: The Opt-in Alert Notification System
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SMC ALERT is the alert notification system used throughout San Mateo County to immediately contact you or your loved ones during urgent or emergency situations. You can set alerts to send emergency and non-emergency text and voice messages to your email accounts, cell phones, smartphones, tablets, and voice messages to landline phones (home & work).
You set the filters and determine the type of messages you want to receive such as information about road closures, hazardous situations, or critical incidents. SMC Alert was used to notify registered members about the recent mall shooting in San Bruno and provide real-time information.
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Feb 17 – City Offices CLOSED. City Offices will be closed on Monday, February 17 for President's Day. Offices will reopen for normal business hours beginning Tuesday, February 18.
Feb 19 – Emergency Preparedness & Safety Commission Meeting 6:30pm | Pacifica Police Department, 2075 Coast Highway.
The Agenda can be viewed here.
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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