Greetings!
Last Saturday’s Ohlone-Portola Heritage Day event at the Community Center was a magnificent occasion, with more than 500 visitors, comments from the Mayor and Supervisor Horsley, presentations to the City from Senator Hill and Assemblymember Mullin, the ribbon cutting for the new Community Center mural, and spectacular hiking from the new Jean F. Fassler parking lot trailhead up to Sweeney Ridge to recognize the native Ohlone’s presence in this area for thousands of years and their role in leading the first Europeans to this site to see San Francisco Bay. Thank you to all who helped plan and/or participated in this great event.
At the October 28th City Council meeting, the Council proclaimed the second Saturday in November each year as Arbor Day, and tomorrow there will be an Arbor Day Celebration and tree planting with Tree City Pacifica. In other news,
my column in the Pacifica Tribune this week discusses the City’s response to PG&E’s Public Safety Power Shutoffs, the upcoming Nov 17-23
United Against Hate Week of Action, and the City’s recently revived
For the Record web page, which is intended to provide facts about varying issues and concerns of broad interest related to the City when there appears to be misleading information spreading in the community. The most recent For the Record post provides important information to understand why the State Auditor’s ranking of Pacifica as “moderate” financial health is out of date.
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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Celebrate Arbor Day with Tree City Pacifica
Sun, Nov 9th 10am-1pm | Pacifica School District, 375 Reina Del Mar
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Dive-In Movie 2019
November 9th 3:30-5:30pm | Jean Brink Pool
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Honoring All Who Have Served
Veteran's Day Observed
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Open Studios at Sanchez Art Center
Nov 15–16 | Sanchez Art Center
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Twenty-five artists invite you to visit their studios and see their work at the 2019 Open Studios event, beginning with an Opening Party on Friday, Nov 15, from 6 to 9 pm, with light snacks and wine provided by Sanchez Art Center as a fundraising activity. Live music for the Opening Party by the Rob Hughes Trio (guitar, bass, and drums) will include Brazilian music and jazz. Open Studios then continues on Saturday, Nov 16, from 11 to 5 pm. Browse (and buy) art by local professional artists in a variety of media—painting, printmaking, photography, encaustic, sculpture, textiles, mixed media, and jewelry.
This is a great chance to explore what Sanchez Art Center is all about, especially if you haven’t visited before. Feel free to ask questions and get to know the artists. Learn about the inspirations and techniques they rely on, the tools and materials they use, how they began making art, and what keeps them creating. This annual event is educational for everyone—and it’s really fun!
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United Against Hate Week of Action
November 17-23
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United Against Hate is a movement that emerged in 2017 in response to increasing numbers of hate crimes in the Bay Area. In an effort to visibly reject these acts, the City of Berkeley created the iconic “United Against Hate” posters to send the clear message that hate would not be tolerated. The message resonated with other communities, and the poster and movement spread quickly throughout the Bay Area and beyond. In 2018, leaders in Berkeley rallied community members, local organizations, elected leaders, and faith groups throughout the Bay Area to launch the inaugural United Against Hate Week of Action.
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The United Against Hate Week of Action will occur November 17-23, 2019. If you are interested in taking a stand against hate, check out the
20 Ideas for Action found on the
United Against Hate website, which gives a number of ideas for how to show your support and rally others to the cause.
Come by City Hall and pick up your own United Against Hate poster to keep and share.
Will you stand with us?
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Wastewater Division stands United Against Hate
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Field Services Division stands United Against Hate
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Engineering Division stands United Against Hate
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NEW DEADLINE!
Golden Gate National Recreation Area
The National Park Service is seeking your input
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Ventdusud/Getty Images
The National Park Service has released a written compilation of regulatory restrictions established by the park superintendent (
The GGNRA Superintendent’s 2019 Compendium Update). This document will impact federal parkland in Pacifica including
Mori Point, Sweeny Ridge, and
Milagra Ridge.
The new regulations pertain to dog walking, biking, e-bikes, and equestrian use, among other pubic use issues. Pacifica residents are encouraged to review the document and submit comments to
GGNRA by November 27
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at
goga_public_affairs@nps.gov.
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NCFA Basic First Aid & CPR/AED Trainings
Thursday, December 5th | NCFA Station 81, 3445 Bayshore Blvd
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Rockaway Tree Lighting
Sunday, December 8th 4-7pm | Rockaway Beach Plaza
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Jump on a Cable Car, starting at the Pacifica Community Center at 3:30pm, and join us for the annual tree lighting festival in Rockaway Beach along the beautiful coast of Pacifica. Children wait in anticipation for Santa to arrive on his fire truck at 5pm. Kids can then visit Santa and tell him all their holiday wishes. Then be ready at 6pm as the Holiday Tree is lit in the Rockaway Beach Plaza.
You can expect:
- FREE Cable Car Rides
- Visits & Photos w/Santa
- Live Music
- School Performances
- Snow Flurries
- FREE Pony Rides
- Food Trucks
- Senior Services Silent Auction of Baskets
- Arts & Craft Activities
- Vendor Booths
- Cat of a Different Color
- Tree Lighting Ceremony
- ...and more! So, stay tuned!
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Bicycle & Pedestrian Draft Plan OUT NOW!
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The draft plan for
Pacifica’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan has been released for public comment on the project website,
www.WalkBikePacifica.com. Visit the website and use the interactive document viewer to view the details on the draft plan and offer comments. Public comment on the draft plan is open until November 22, 2019. The Pacifica Public Works Department values the input of all Pacifica residents and appreciates everyone’s participation during this process.
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SamTrans Launched the
Reimagine SamTrans Website
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SamTrans launched
Reimagine SamTrans, a transformative study that will examine each route in the SamTrans bus system in light of changing travel patterns.
Reimagine SamTrans will consider everything from customer experience, to route design, to how often buses run, to efficient and effective operations and practice. SamTrans needs your feedback on this critical effort!
Take the Reimagine Survey: Whether you ride the bus, drive, walk, bike, or other we want to hear from you. Share your vision for a future SamTrans network. Visit
https://www.reimaginesamtrans.com/survey to take this fun short survey. Survey closes
December 31, 2019.
Share your feedback in-person: SamTrans staff are in the field at bus stops, farmers markets and community meetings. A full list of events is available on
the website and if you miss them in person, you can always leave a comment. To learn more about the project and events go to
www.reimaginesamtrans.com.
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Are you ready to be MAYOR?
Play this game to find out!
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MTC and ABAG are pleased to announce the launch of
Mayor of Bayville, their very first online game. In the fictional Bay Area city of Bayville, YOU are the Mayor and YOU make the rules. Do you have what it takes to lead a growing city into the future? Play now to find out — Bayville needs you.
- Start with a budget.
- Invest in what you believe in.
- Save the city!
- Are you up to the challenge?
As Mayor, you will chart the course for Bayville’s future by creating plans for the city’s transportation, housing, economy, and environment. Along the way, you’ll learn about the challenges Bayville residents face and possible strategies to overcome them. It will be up to you to decide which strategies offer the best options.
Ready to be mayor? Here’s what you need to know:
- Playing the game takes about five minutes.
- Participation is anonymous.
- The game will be available until mid-December 2019.
Your choices as Mayor will have real-world impact, as the decisions you make in the game will help determine which strategies should be recommended to make the Bay Area more affordable, connected, diverse, healthy and vibrant for everyone by 2050.
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Unhoused In Pacifica (UP) Task Force Has a Blog!
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Pacifica Library Project!
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There are exciting changes in the works for the Sharp Park Library! We hope to replace the current structure with a state-of-the art, full-service library branch that provides dedicated spaces for kids, families, and teens; more space for expanded collections; group study rooms; and technology updates.
Sign up here to stay informed on Pacifica’s plans for our libraries: #PacificaLovesLibraries
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Sharp Park Berm Improvement Project
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The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department has begun an exciting improvement project to the Sharp Park Berm, which runs alongside the back of the Sharp Park Golf Course. Anticipated dates for key milestones are listed below. As with all such projects, these dates are only approximations.
- Project has been mobilized.
- Following the Labor Day Holiday, erosion control fabric and site furnishings will be installed
- In October, footings and installation of the beach access ramp and stairway will begin
- Grading and trail paving at the trailhead off of Beach and Clarendon Rd. will likely occur towards end of November to mid-December
- Construction activities should be complete by end of 2019
Note: A detour route will be available to allow pedestrians to access the berm during trail work and all phases of construction.
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- Head Swim Coach - Open until filled
- Police Captain – Closes 11/08/19
- Maintenance Aide – Open until filled
- Child Care Aide/Child Care Associate Teacher – Open until filled
- Lifeguard I/II – Open until filled
- Recreation Leader I-V – Open until filled
- Police Officer – Open until filled
- Senior Services Bus/Van Driver – Open until filled
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Nov 9 – Arbor Day with Tree City Pacifica 10am-1pm | Pacifica School District, 375 Reina Del Mar
Nov 9 - 2019 Dive-In Movie 3:30-5:30pm | Jean Brink Pool
Nov 11 – City Offices CLOSED for Veteran’s Day. City Offices will be closed on Monday, November 11 for Labor Day. They will reopen for normal business hours beginning Tuesday, November 12.
Nov 12 – City Council Meeting on TUESDAY. Please note that due to Veteran's Day, the City Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday instead of Monday this week. The meeting will be held at its normal time and place: 7:00 pm at Council Chambers, 2212 Beach Blvd.
View the full Agenda here. You can also join us at the City Council meeting or tune in to the meeting via
Pacific Coast TV's live stream to hear more.
Nov 12 – Economic Development Committee CANCELLED.
See Cancellation Notice. The meeting has been reschedule for Nov 19.
Nov 15-16 - Opening Night: Open Studios | Sanchez Art Center
Nov 17-23 – United Against Hate Week of Action
Dec 5 – First Aid Class 9-12:30 pm | NCFA Station 81, 3445 Bayshore Blvd
Dec 5 – CPR & AED Training 1:30-5pm| NCFA Station 81, 3445 Bayshore Blvd
Dec 8 – Rockaway Tree Lighting Festival 4-7pm | Rockaway Beach Plaza
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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