Greetings!
An important community meeting about development and preservation policies for the Sharp Park neighborhood is coming up on Wednesday, January 29, and continuing input from the community is critical –
click here to learn more and to register for the meeting:
Sharp Park Specific Plan. And speaking of preserving Sharp Park, City crews have been doing proactive inspections of the Beach Blvd Seawall and this week identified and repaired a recent breach of the wall just north of the pier. This quick action, under emergency permit authorization through the Coastal Commission, averted larger damage that could have occurred requiring more significant and costly repair, and highlights the importance of the City’s efforts underway to evaluate, design, and construct seawall and promenade improvements. The initial planning and design phase of this work is being funded by the State; this project is described more in the
Fiscal Year 2019-20 Council Priorities, Priority 1.
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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Sharp Park Specific Plan Community Meeting
Wed, Jan 29th 6:30-8pm | Pacifica Coastside Museum, 1850 Francisco Blvd
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WE NEED YOUR INPUT!
Join the planning process to establish a blueprint for development and preservation in the Sharp Park neighborhood.
We are gathering at the Little Brown Church at 6:30 PM on Wednesday, January 29, to discuss key elements of the future Sharp Park Specific Plan.
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Why Should I Attend This Meeting?
The City has received a lot of feedback from the community about what the Sharp Park area should look like in the future. At this meeting, we will discuss land use concepts to make that vision a reality.
Topics to be discussed
include building heights, housing/commercial uses, architectural design, historic preservation, transportation, and more. We need to hear from you whether the land use concepts discussed are the right fit for Sharp Park. A successful Sharp Park Specific Plan process relies on this community feedback,
so we need your help!
What is a Specific Plan? A specific plan covers a small area in a community to provide more detailed planning and development policies. It establishes what land uses can occur within that area and what buildings must look like. Establishing a specific plan with a clear vision will help to achieve that vision in an efficient manner. To learn more, visit our
Plan Pacifica page.
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Fairy Tale Ball
Sat, Jan 18th 5-7pm | Pacifica Community Center, 540 Crespi Dr
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Everyone Counts! Census 2020
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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.
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Your Input is Needed! Beach Boulevard Public Plaza
Sat, Feb 1
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10am-4pm | Along Beach Blvd Promenade
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The City is designing a new Public Plaza along Beach Boulevard and is eager to hear ideas from residents on the design. The new Public Plaza will rejuvenate the sandy regions adjacent to the Beach Boulevard Promenade between Birch Lane and Clarendon Road. Your input will be used to inform the final design.
Amenities being considered for the Public Plaza include: outdoor workout station, hardscaped plaza, bicycle parking, interactive art, accent plantings, new BBQ pits, stone animal play structures, and new concrete benches. Construction is anticipated to begin in Summer 2020. Funding for the project is being provided through the City’s Capital Improvement Program General Fund.
Have ideas? Complete an online survey at
cityofpacifica.org/PublicPlazaSurvey. You can also drop by our Community Input Pop-Up Booth in person on Saturday, February 1 from 10am-4pm. You will find us near the proposed Plaza location. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Thinking about building a Second Unit (ADU?)
HEART has an Open House Coming Up
Wed, Jan 15 6-8pm | Council Chambers, 33 Arroyo Dr., South San Francisco
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HEART,
a local nonprofit organization, through its GLADUR program, is showcasing its free preliminary second unit or Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) designs, as well as a variety of environmentally sustainable features for you to include in your ADU.
With custom ADU designs costing thousands of dollars and taking months to develop, HEART is helping homeowners build environmentally friendly ADUs by providing free designs! HEART will also be working with cities in San Mateo County to pre-review the plans to further speed up the cities' approval process.
The designs are estimated to be completed by mid-2020 and we want to provide the public with a preview of the floor plans and elevation designs. You will be able to Check out a variety of layouts: including a studio, 1-bedroom, and 2-bedroom plans; learn about different architectural styles and green amenity options;
and, provide your feedback and ideas that will help guide us!
Come tell us what you think of our designs. Meet and talk with the HEART staff, environmental consultants, and the architect firm behind these great designs and features!
There will be an open house serving residents of North San Mateo County on Wednesday, January 15 6-8pm at the South San Francisco City Council Chambers and Atrium Municipal Services Building.
To register and to learn more about this opportunity, please visit:
tinyurl.com/SSFADUOpenHouse.
North San Mateo County
Wednesday, January 15
6:00pm - 8:00pm
City Council Chambers and Atrium Municipal Services Building
33 Arroyo Dr.
South San Francisco, CA 94080
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Sanchez Art Center presents, “A Messy World”
Fri, Jan 10
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7-9pm | Sanchez Art Center, 1220 Linda Mar Blvd
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Beginning with a reception today from 7-9pm, Sanchez Art Center is opening three new exquisite exhibits, which will be on display through February 9. In the Main Gallery is
A Messy World, showing mixed media works by painter Dee Hooker and sculptor Dag Weiser, curated by Susan Hillhouse Leask. In East Gallery, Women Eco Artists Dialog (WEAD) presents an exhibition titled
Feat to Fire: Celebrating 100 Years of Women’s Suffrage. In West Gallery, Art Guild of Pacifica presents a group show on the theme of
Home. Shows run through Sun, Feb 9. Admission is free. Gallery hours are Fri, Sat, and Sun from 1 to 5 pm, and by appointment. For more information: 650-355-1894;
www.SanchezArtCenter.org.
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Take Advantage of All This Rain -
Get a Rain Barrel, and a Rebate!
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Did you know that every single resident of San Mateo County is eligible to receive a rain barrel rebate on newly purchased barrels? Residents in Pacifica are eligible to receive rebates up to $100! For more information on this opportunity, as well as rain barrels in general, go to
www.bawsca.org/conserve/rebates/barrels.
Additionally,
use this coupon at one of the Hassett Hardware stores it lists and receive a 20% discount on the purchase of certain rain barrels.
Why should you install and own a rain barrel?
- Rain barrels are low-cost systems that allow you to supplement your water supply with a sustainable source.
- They aid in protecting local creeks and waterways by reducing runoff that transports litter, chemicals, and other pollutants from entering storm drains.
- During the rainy winter season, rain barrels can help capture and store water. They can also prevent excessive moisture from effecting your home's foundation.
- 1,000 square feet of roof surface can capture over 600 gallons of water for every 1" of rainfall! Just think of the different ways you can use that water.
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CERT Training Begins in January
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4
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Annual Spelling Bee
Sat, Feb 8
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10am-2pm | Pacifica Community Center, 540 Crespi Dr
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Accessory Dwelling Unit One Stop Shop Program
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In partnership with San Mateo County, the City of Pacifica will be launching a brand new
One Stop Shop pilot program to help homeowners with second unit construction. In this One Stop Shop program, participating homeowners will receive no-cost support from the nonprofit
Hello Housing with the design, permitting, and project management involved with building an accessory dwelling unit (second unit). This program is aimed at property owners who are prepared to construct an accessory unit but need technical assistance.
While the formal application to participate has not yet opened, San Mateo County is collecting an interest list of homeowners who want to stay informed ahead of the program launch in 2020. If you are interested in the pilot program, or other informational updates about building a second unit, such as new financing options or changes to second unit regulations, please visit
https://secondunitcentersmc.org/subscribe/.
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Have You Mapped Your Neighborhood Yet?
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What is F.O.G.?
Fat, oil, and grease don't just stick to your thighs! Watch this video to learn more.
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Keep safety in mind as you and your loved ones enjoy the beauty of Pacifica’s beaches. Together we can keep Pacifica safe and enjoyable for all. This
Beach Safety Tips brochure has important information for beach-goers about rip currents and other safety concerns.Please help share the information with your neighbors and the visitors to the area. Go safely, Pacifica!
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Pacifica Library Project - Click image to learn more!
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HIP Housing - Can we be of help?
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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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- Information Technology Support Assistant
- Electrical Instrumentation Technician I
- Head Swim Coach
- Child Care Aide/Child Care Associate Teacher
- Lifeguard I/II
- Recreation Leader I-V
- Police Officer
- Senior Services Bus/Van Driver
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Jan 15 – HEART Second Unit Open House 6-8pm | Council Chambers, 33 Arroyo Dr., South San Francisco
Jan 18 – Fairy Tale Ball 5-7pm | Pacifica Community Center, 540 Crespi Dr
Jan 20 –
City Offices CLOSED. City Offices will be closed on Monday, January 20 for Martin Luther King Day. They will reopen for normal business hours beginning Tuesday, January 21.
Jan 29 – Sharp Park Specific Plan Community Meeting 6:30-8pm | Pacifica Coastside Museum, 1850 Francisco Blvd
Feb 1 – Beach Boulevard Public Plaza Community Input Pop-Up Booth 10am-4pm | Along Beach Blvd Promenade
Feb 8 – 4
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Annual Spelling Bee 10am-2pm | Pacifica Community Center, 540 Crespi Dr
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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