Greetings!
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.
This Press Release contains more information on the program and how the City qualified for the designation.
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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FEATURED: Best Things to Do in Pacifica
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From the East Coast to the West Coast, Pacifica is touted as a great travel destination. This East Coast-based travel blogger says these are the
Best Things to Do in Pacifica
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State Award for Excellence in Wastewater Collections
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The Collection System of the Year award is given in recognition of outstanding maintenance programs, regulatory compliance, and safety and training procedures.
Congratulations!
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Arbor Day Foundation Names
City of Pacifica - Tree City USA
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Hello Housing Presents a New One Stop Shop Program
"Bright in Your Own Backyard"
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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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Earthquake Preparedness Class
Tue, Feb 25th 7-8:30pm | Pacifica Police Department, 2075 Coast Hwy
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On January 28, 2020 a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Jamaica, just three weeks following a magnitude 6.4 earthquake that struck Puerto Rico. Come see a 90 minute Earthquake Preparedness class presented by the Pacifica Police Department with the Pacifica Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). This class will focus on what you can do to prepare yourself and your family for the next major earthquake or a tsunami.
Click here for additional details and to register. Seating is limited.
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HEART's Free First-Time Homebuyer Workshop
Wed, Mar 4th 6-7pm | David J. Chetcuti Room, 450 Poplar Ave, Millbrae
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HEART can help you buy a home in San Mateo County with only 5% down and no PMI. Join this presentation about the first-time home buyer program and the home-buying process.
Register now
About the First-Time Homebuyer Program
HEART and Meriwest Mortgage partner together to offer down payment assistance to first time home buyers in San Mateo County to buy a home with only 5% down and no PMI.
You can buy a market rate single family home, townhome, or condo worth up to $908,156 anywhere in the County with this special program. We'll have a representative realtor on hand to talk about what might be available in this challenging real estate market and how to make a successful offer.
Please note that this is for market rate homes only, and not BMR (below market rate).
Who Qualifies?
Families with household incomes up to $170,000 and a credit score of 680 or better who live or work in San Mateo County.
How much do I need to make?
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NOTE: Realtors, there is no marketing or solicitation before, during, or after the workshop.
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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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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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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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Census 2020: What's at Stake?
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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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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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- 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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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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Feb 25 – Earthquake Preparedness Class 7-8:30pm | Pacifica Police Department, 2075 Coast Hwy
Mar 4 –
HEART's Free First-Time Homebuyer Workshop 6-7pm | David J. Chetcuti Room, 450 Poplar Ave, Millbrae
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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