Greetings!
Next week brings a couple important Commission meetings. First, on Tuesday evening 1/21, the
Planning Commission will be considering final recommendations on the Local Coastal Plan to be forwarded for the City Council’s consideration in February. Second, on Wednesday evening 1/22, the
Parks, Beaches, & Recreation Commission will be considering final recommendations on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan to be forwarded for the City Council’s consideration in February/March. Both of these plans, in addition to the Sharp Park Specific Plan, the General Plan, and numerous other high profile projects the City is working on, are important milestones in visioning and implementing Pacifica’s future. Your input into these efforts to share your vision is extremely important.
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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Fairy Tale Ball
Sat, Jan 18th 5-7pm | Pacifica Community Center, 540 Crespi Dr
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Volunteers Needed For 23rd Annual MLK Day of Service
Sat, Jan 18th 9am-12pm | Pacifica State Beach, Main Parking Lot
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Volunteers are needed for our beach cleanup and to plant over 1,000 native dune plants to increase biodiversity and protect the wintering habitat of the endangered Western snowy plover and other wildlife.
Time:
- Cleanup – 9-10am
- Planting – 10am-12pm
Location:
- Cleanup – Southern end of the main parking lot (near Taco Bell)
- Planting – North on the beach along the bike path past the Crespi intersection.
Parking:
Fee to park. However, when you check in, site captains provide a parking pass good for use during your participation in the cleanup. Should you stay beyond cleanup hours, fees apply. Fee for parking is $4 for up to four hours, $8 all day; $50 for an annual pass, available at
on the City of Pacifica's website.
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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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Why Should I Attend This Meeting?
At this meeting, we will discuss land use concepts
based on YOUR feedback to make that vision a reality.
Topics to be discussed
include building heights, housing/commercial uses, architectural design, historic preservation, transportation, and more. Are the land use concepts the right fit for Sharp Park? A successful 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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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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Pacifica is a Top 3 Spot to Whale Watch!
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Pacifica was featured this week in Weekend Sherpa as one of the top 3 places to whale watch this winter. The views, the food, the whales – who wouldn’t want to pull up a chair and relax?
Find the article here.
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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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Annual Movie Fundraiser – “Great Highway”
Fri, Feb 7
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5:30pm & 8:30pm | Mildred Owen Concert Hall, 1220 Linda Mar
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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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Call for Nominations!
Open Space Preservation Award
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The Pacifica
Open Space and Parkland Advisory Committee (OSPAC) is soliciting nominations for the Open Space Preservation Award. The award is granted in recognition of individuals and/or organizations that have made outstanding contribution towards the preservation of open space in the City of Pacifica. The award consists of a written proclamation that will be announced and presented at a future City Council meeting.
Submissions should state the reasons as to why the nominee should receive the award. Written submissions should be sent by 1pm on February 14 to:
Bonny O’Connor, Associate Planner
Planning Department
170 Santa Maria Ave
Pacifica, CA 94044
The Pacifica OSPAC will also be accepting written nominations at its February 19th meeting (6pm at the Pacifica Police Department).
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Looking for an opportunity to serve the community?
Apply for the Congestion Management & Environmental Quality Committee
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The City/County Association of Governments of San Mateo County (C/CAG) has one (1) vacant seat for a public member that is a resident of San Mateo County on the Congestion Management and Environmental Quality (CMEQ) Committee.
Click here to learn more about how this committee serves the San Mateo County communities, and how you could be a part of that vision.
Individuals wishing to be considered for appointment to serve on this committee should send a letter of interest by 4pm on Friday, January 31 to:
Jeff Lacap
C/CAG 555 County Center, 5
th Floor
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 599-1455
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North County Fire Authority
Presents the Following Training Opportunities
Tue, Jan 28th | NCFA Station 81, 3445 Bayshore Blvd
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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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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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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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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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Carbon Monoxide Safety
A Message from North County Fire Authority
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Pacifica Library Project!
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Our favorite things about the Sanchez library are almost too many to count – but one of our top contenders is children’s story time! A renovated Sanchez location will provide us with more spaces for community programming, just like the Wednesday event that brings families from across Pacifica. What’s your favorite thing about the Sanchez library?
Learn more about the Pacifica Library Project here and
subscribe for updates here.
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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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- Engineering Intern – Closes 2/14/20
- Information Technology Support Assistant – Closes 1/28/20
- 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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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 28 – First Aid Class 9-12:30 pm | NCFA Station 81, 3445 Bayshore Blvd
Jan 28 – CPR & AED Training 1:30-5pm| NCFA Station 81, 3445 Bayshore Blvd
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 7 – 13
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Annual Surf Movie Fundraiser 5:30pm & 8:30pm | Mildred Owen Concert Hall, 1220 Linda Mar
Feb 8 – 4
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Annual Spelling Bee 10am-2pm | Pacifica Community Center, 540 Crespi Dr
Jan 21 – Planning Commission Meeting 7pm | Council Chambers, 2212 Beach Blvd. Please note that due to Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Planning Commission will be held on Tuesday instead of Monday. Meeting start time and location remain unchanged.
The Agenda can be viewed here.
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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