Greetings!
Recent Coronavirus case numbers are not trending in the right direction in San Mateo County. While we remain one of only a few populous counties that are not on the
State’s Monitoring List, which requires stricter health orders, we are on the brink of joining that Monitoring List. The age bracket with the fastest case growth is 20-29 year olds. If ever there was a time to double-down on the
3 Ws – Wear a mask, Wash your hands, Watch your distance, now’s the time. Please do your part, and ensure that your children and other family members and friends do their part. Together let’s beat this and show how we’re #PacificaStrong. Check out all the informative updates below.
Sincerely,
KEVIN WOODHOUSE
City Manager
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COVID-19 Cases continue to rise in our area. Please do your part to
#stopthespread
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San Mateo County COVID-19 Data Dashboard
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Case data up to and including July 16, 2020.
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District Based City Council Elections
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On December 17, 2018, the City of Pacifica adopted
Ordinance No. 839-C.S.
approving the transition from at-large to by-district elections for the election of Pacifica City Councilmembers beginning with the general municipal election in November 2020 and thereafter. With district-based elections, each of five councilmembers will be elected by voter's within that candidate's district. This November, District 1 and District 4 will hold elections for City Council seats.
What Does This Mean?
This means that you may not have a Councilmember to vote for in November. It depends on where you live.
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In Which District Do I Reside?
The link below provides an interactive map on which you can enter your address to determine the district in which you reside. This interactive map is best viewed using Google maps. Click the link below to open in your browser or in the Google Maps app.
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Plan Pacifica: Planning Commission to discuss Sharp Park Specific Plan Concepts & Policy Framework Monday, July 20
Participate in a virtual Planning Commission meeting on July 20 to review the guiding policy framework of the Sharp Park Specific Plan.
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MEETING INFORMATION
7:00 pm on Monday, July 20, 2020
By telephone – (669) 900-6833 (enter Webinar ID 994 6115 5112)
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You are invited to attend
and participate in an online-only
Plan Pacifica
meeting on July 20. We will be discussing the guiding policy framework of the
Sharp Park Specific Plan
. The items discussed in this meeting will provide the foundation for the rest of the Sharp Park Specific Plan, including issues such as housing density, parking policies, and bicycle/pedestrian connections. Your input is critical!
As the City of Pacifica places a priority on the health and safety of our community, this meeting will be hosted as a teleconference meeting (no physical meeting location). To maximize your safety while maintaining transparency and public access, you are welcome to observe the meeting from home. You will be able to participate in the meeting by providing public comment. This will provide you with the opportunity to make live verbal public comments via Zoom on your computer, smartphone/tablet app, or phone.
If you have any questions about the Sharp Park Specific Plan or Plan Pacifica process, please contact Senior Planner Christian Murdock at
murdockc@ci.pacifica.ca.us
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Public Plaza along Beach Boulevard Project
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We are excited to inform you of the Public Plaza along Beach Boulevard Project, which will rejuvenate the sandy regions adjacent to the Beach Boulevard Promenade between Birch Lane and Clarendon Road. At the July 22, 2020 Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Commission Meeting, we will be sharing the results of the public outreach efforts. Amenities being considered for installation include: outdoor workout station, hardscaped plaza, bicycle parking, interactive art, accent plantings, new BBQ pits, stone animal play structures, and new concrete benches. Funding for the project is being provided through the City’s Capital Improvement Program General Fund.
You are welcome to join us on July 22, 2022 at 7pm for the Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Commission Meeting to provide us with your commentary on the conceptual plans. We look forward to you hearing from you.
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Sirkka Niukkanen Senior Swim Program
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Pacifica Senior Services are introducing a new aquatics pilot program. The
Sirkka Niukkanen Senior Swim Program will begin Monday, July 20. This program is designed to subsidize the difference between the current COVID-19 fee and the pre-COVID-19 senior fee.
i.e. Current COVID-19 Senior Drop in fee: $10.00
Pre-COVID-19 Senior Drop in Discount fee $ 5.00
Sirkka Niukkanen Senior Program subsidy $ 5.00
This program is for Pacifica resident seniors 60+ years of age. Senior participants will continue to pay $5.00 per swim and must reserve a lane Monday-Saturday 8am -2pm through the online reservation system, signupgenius.com. Swim slots are one hour (45 min. swim) and COVID-19 aquatics restrictions must be followed. In order to qualify for this program you will need to show a photo ID showing both your birth date and address the first time you swim.
This program is made possible due to the generosity of Sirkka Niukkanen. Sirkka was a long time Pacifican and before her passing on September 10, 2018 she arranged for her estate to be bequeathed to Pacifica Senior Services to develop and support new programs that would benefit Pacifica Seniors.
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UPDATE
: Sharp Park Trail Improvement Project
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The North Coastal Trail Access Pathway will be under construction the week of July 20-24, 2020. During this window, trail visitors may need to temporarily detour along the beach or western edge of the berm (see diagram below).
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It's Wildfire Season
Time to Talk Public Safety Power Shutoff
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High temperatures, extreme dryness and record-high winds have created conditions in our state where any spark at the wrong time and place can lead to a major wildfire. If severe weather threatens a portion of the electric system, it may be necessary for PG&E to turn off electricity in the interest of public safety. This is known as a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS).
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Pacifica State Beach Parking Program
Get your pass today!
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A parking receipt or pass is required to park in both the north and south Pacifica State Beach Parking lots on Highway 1 and the Crespi Parking Lot located on the corner of Crespi Dr. and Highway 1 adjacent to the Pacifica Community Center. For more information, visit the
Beach Parking Program Website
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Daily Parking Fees
$7 for 0-4 hours
$9 for 5-8 hours
Annual Parking Pass
Annual Parking Pass - $72
Did you know the revenue from the annual pass is used to maintain the lots and facilities at our beach? Awesome!
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On June 5, 2020, the City of Pacifica Director of Emergency Services issued an
Emergency Order (Order No. 2020-02) allowing businesses within the City to conduct outdoor commercial activity for a temporary period during the Local Emergency due to COVID-19.
Does this apply to your business?
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?
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The Pacific Beach Coalition invites you to join the
Street to Beach Cleanup movement.
To Participate:
- Sign the waiver found on their website.
- Grab supplies: bucket, gloves, pick up sticks, phone.
- Clean up trash in your neighborhood.
- Then, download the Clean Swell App to track what you pick up!
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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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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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7/20 –
Planning Commission Meeting 7pm |Please
follow this link to view the Agenda and for meeting details.
7/22 –
Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Commission Meeting 6pm |Meeting details and information to join virtually will be
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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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