Greetings!
Happy Thanksgiving to you all. Please heed the State and Health Officials’ guidance about how to safely enjoy this holiday. As we enter the holiday season, the City’s Parks, Beaches, and Recreation staff, in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce, are hard at work on creative ideas for safely celebrating the holidays. I hope you can participate in some of these alternative style celebrations, or create your own that captures your reflections on 2020 and your hopes for 2021.
Sincerely,
KEVIN WOODHOUSE
City Manager
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Every dollar spent locally at retailers, restaurants, and other small businesses will save businesses and keep people employed.
Shop Local, Save Jobs, Help Business, Support Pacifica.
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In the four years since Peninsula Clean Energy was launched, greenhouse gas emissions from electricity have reduced across San Mateo County by an estimated 70%. Click the graphic above for the 2019 Community Benefits Summary for Pacifica.
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Sustainable San Mateo County
Seeks Award Nominations
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Sustainable San Mateo County (SSMC) is now accepting nominations for its 2021 awards program, which honors those who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to sustainable practices. Applications must be received by December 6, 2020. SSMC will celebrate the 2021 awardees at its 22nd annual Awards Celebration in 2021.
Sustainability Award nominations may be made in five categories: individuals, nonprofits, businesses, educational institutions, and government agencies. In addition, SSMC is accepting nominations for its 19th annual Green Building Award, which it cosponsors with the San Mateo Chapter of the American Institute of Architects.
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Students at table: Students in the Environmental Youth Leadership Network map out a community impact project. The program is part of the county Office of Education’s Environmental Literacy and Sustainability Initiative, which won a 2020 Sustainability Award.
Children’s center: Genentech’s Child Care Center in South San Francisco won a 2020 Green Building Award.
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Living in Mountain Lion Country |
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The Pacifica Police Department regularly shares information through our social media platforms on living with mountain lions and coyotes following a reported sighting. The California Department of Fish & Wildlife (DFW) is the authority on mountain lions and wildlife and what may lawfully be done to manage their interface with communities. They are well versed in the applicable laws regulating these matters. The Police Department has consulted with wardens from the DFW in the past regarding mountain lion activity in Pacifica. The DFW web site contains useful information about living in mountain lion country, see the link below. Further questions may be answered by contacting the area DFW office at 916-445-0380.
The Friends of San Pedro Valley Park recently hosted a presentation via Zoom by the Bay Area Puma Project on living with mountain lions. This is a research conservation and education program for mountain lions in and around the Bay Area. Click here to find a recording of this presentation.
Tips for Living with Wildlife:
- Acknowledge that you live in mountain lion country and make a commitment to educate yourself. Talk to your neighbors and work together.
- Never feed deer or other wildlife; it is illegal to feed deer and other big game in California and it will attract mountain lions.
- Deer-proof your landscaping by avoiding plants that deer like to eat. For tips, request A Gardener’s Guide to Preventing Deer Damage from DFW offices.
- Trim brush to reduce hiding places for mountain lions.
- Don’t leave small children or pets outside unattended.
- Install motion-sensitive lighting around the house.
- Provide sturdy, covered shelters for sheep, goats, and other vulnerable animals.
- Don’t allow pets outside when mountain lions are most active—dawn, dusk, and at night.
- Bring pet food inside to avoid attracting raccoons, opossums and other potential mountain lion prey.
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11-25-2020 - This dashboard details the number of COVID-19 cases and deaths within San Mateo County, including by day, age, race/ethnicity and sex of patients. A case is someone who tests positive for COVID-19 using viral testing performed in a lab.
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Art Guild of Pacifica Member Shows |
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The venerable Art Guild of Pacifica (AGP) is doing it again! The AGP presents its 62nd Annual Members Show, plus the 61st Annual Awards Artists, at Sanchez Art Center, 1220 Linda Mar Blvd. Both exhibitions open Friday, Nov 6, and run through Sunday, Dec 13. Gallery hours are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 1–5 pm. Safety protocols for the health and well-being of guests, volunteers, and staff include face masks, physical distancing, and limited numbers of people in the galleries. (Due to the pandemic, there will be no opening reception.) Visits are by free appointments that can be booked online at http://SanchezArtCenter.10to8.com.
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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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11/30 - Special Meeting of the City Council at 7pm. Click here for the Agenda and information on how to join the virtual meeting.
12/2 - Beautification Advisory Committee Meeting at 6:30pm. Click here for the Agenda and information on how to join the virtual meeting.
FUTURE MEETINGS:
City Council & Planning Commission
- Meetings are scheduled for essential business items only. Further updates will be provided.
Other Committees & Commissions
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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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