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CONNECT WITH PACIFICA

Greetings!

Today a new Mayor’s Letter to the Community was released, providing important information and updates as we hit the 6 month mark in our Coronavirus pandemic struggle.

The City is launching a survey platform that will allow quick and statistically representative polling responses from the Pacifica community about important topics from time to time. If you are interested and can spare 1-minute occasionally to respond to survey questions, please sign up for this tool at FlashVote. Everyone’s voice is critical to help inform important decisions that may be coming before the City Council. More information below.

Another way to get involved is to consider applying for one of the numerous City Commission/Committee appointments currently open for recruitment. Also, if you haven’t already, please consider providing input into the Sharp Park Specific Plan and the Environmental Impact Report scope for the combined General Plan Update and Sharp Park Specific Plan.

Please let us know if you have comments or questions, and thank you for wanting to Connect with Pacifica.

Sincerely,

KEVIN WOODHOUSE

City Manager

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

We can do it.

We can come back together again.

CITY NEWS

On June 5, 2020, the City of Pacifica Director of Emergency Services issued an Emergency Order (Amended on August 12, 2020) allowing businesses within the City to conduct outdoor commercial activity for a temporary period during the Local Emergency due to COVID-19. This order is aligned with the modified San Mateo County Health Order (Order No. c19-5f) issued on June 4, 2020 which has allowed for outdoor dining operations only at this time.

Is your business qualified to conduct activity outside?

See the program requirements on the City's Temporary COVID-19 Outdoor Activities Program webpage. This is not just available for restaurants, but for any commercial activity that meets the necessary requirements.

How to apply for the program?

Review City's Emergency Order
Apply
Submit application and attachments by email to Joshua Montemayor, Management Analyst, at montemayorj@ci.pacifica.ca.us.
A temporary COVID-19 Outdoor Activities and Encroachment Agreement is required. Once your application is deemed approved, the City will issue you an agreement that must be signed by the Permittee.

Need more information?

Visit the Temporary COVID-19 Outdoor Activities Program webpage.

Plan Pacifica – Provide Scoping Comments on General Plan and Sharp Park Specific Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR)

The City is requesting your comments on the scope and content of the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) being prepared for the General Plan Update and Sharp Park Specific Plan. The EIR is necessary to evaluate potential environmental impacts of these planning documents.

The comment period begins on August 5. We invite any and all input and comments from interested persons by close of business day on September 14, 2020.

The City is also hosting a Scoping Meeting to gather public input on the EIR process. The Scoping Meeting will be held at 6 PM on Thursday, August 13, 2020. Register to attend the Scoping Meeting.

If you would like more information, please read the Notice of Preparation of an EIR or contact Senior Planner Christian Murdock at murdockc@ci.pacifica.ca.us.

Thank you for helping to Plan Pacifica!

Census Worker Visit Update

Starting August 11th, the U.S. Census Bureau is sending census takers (also known as enumerators) into communities to knock on doors and encourage those who have not filled out their census forms to do so.

Here's what to expect if a census worker visits your home:

Census workers will follow all local public health guidelines
They are trained to wear a mask and will conduct all interviews from outside the home
Visits will take place between 9:00AM - 9:00PM (including on weekends, when people are most likely to be home)
If the census worker who knocks on your door doesn't speak your language, you can request a return visit from one who does

Avoid a knock at your door by safely completing the census form at home:

Phone: (844) 330-2020
Online: http://my2020census.gov
via Mail

To learn more about why #EveryoneCounts, please click here

2020 CENSUS END DATE MOVED

The 2020 Census end date has now moved from October 31st to September 30th.

Click to complete the Census!

Complete the Census

REIMAGINING PACIFICA DURING COVID-19

Let's work together to flatten the curve!

Join Bike to Wherever Days 2020!

During September there will be random prize drawings and competitions:

Prizes: Alaska Airline tickets, Surly Pugsley bike frame, Timbuk2 bike bags, bike helmets, gift certificates, and more!
Competitions: Points are awarded not only for riding but also for encouraging others to ride.

District Based City Council Elections

What's Happening?

The City of Pacifica will hold a General Municipal Election on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. This is the first time the City of Pacifica will vote using a district-based system to elect members of the City Council.

This November, City Council seats in Districts 1 and 4 will be up for election.

Do you live in Districts 1 or 4? Find out here!

What Does This Mean?

This means that voters will elect a City Council Member based on the district in which the voter and candidates are registered to vote. Consequently, you may not have a Councilmember to vote for in November. It depends on where you live.

Have More Questions?

For Municipal Election questions, please contact the City Clerk's Office at (650) 738-7307 or email City Clerk Sarah Coffey.

A Safety Message from North County Fire Authority

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.

SAVE THE DATE

8/17 – Planning Commission Meeting 7pm |Please follow this link to view the Agenda and for meeting details.

8/19 Emergency Preparedness & Safety Commission Meeting 6:30pm | Please follow this link to view the Agenda and for meeting details.

FUTURE MEETINGS:

City Council & Planning Commission

Meetings are scheduled for essential business items only. Further updates will be provided.

Other Committees & Commissions

Please refer to each Committee or Commission web page for current status of meetings.

PRESS RELEASES

08/06/2020 Press Release : Fines for Health Order Violations Under New County Ordinance

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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