Connect With Pacifica This Week
Greetings!

Next week is National Public Works Week and Pacifica’s Public Works Department, including Engineering, Field Services, and Wastewater, will be holding an Open House on Tuesday, May 21, 10:00 am to 1 pm at the 151 Milagra Avenue facility. Come see and learn about the vital programs and projects Public Works delivers to the community. Related, I’m pleased to announce that Wastewater’s Pedro Point Sewer Rehabilitation Project, completed last year, was awarded the 2019 Project of the Year Award in the Utility category  from the American Public Works Association-Silicon Valley Chapter! Congratulations!

The second community conversation meeting on housing issues will be on Tuesday, May 21, 6:00 to 8:30 pm at Ingrid B. Lacy Middle School. Dinner and child care will be provided to attendees. You can view an informational video about this partnership between San Mateo County-Home For All and the City. RSVP now to save your spot. Thank you to everyone who came and participated in the first conversation that was held on April 13. It was hugely successful, with more than 80 of you joining to lend your voice to this important community issue. A summary of the first meeting is here. Help spread the word to your fellow Pacificans to encourage their attendance as well.

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
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Public Works professionals are the behind-the-scenes employees who focus on the services that are of vital importance to our community, and their work is essential to the public health, quality of life, safety, and well-being of the people of Pacifica. Our City’s Public Works Department is made up of diverse, hard-working, dedicated individuals who are responsible for rebuilding, improving, and protecting our City’s streets, creeks, wastewater, public buildings, and other structures and facilities essential for the sustainability of the City of Pacifica. Join us in honoring our Public Works employees during the 59 th National Public Works Week. Public Works is hosting an Open House to the general public to share and answer questions about the value and necessity of public works projects to the integrity and sustainability of our City. Please come join us!
2019 Project of the Year Award - Pedro Point Sewer Rehabilitation Project
CITY NEWS
Let’s Talk Housing – Community Meeting #2
The City of Pacifica is hosting the second community conversation on housing on May 21. All members of the community are welcome and encouraged to attend. No public speaking is required. Don’t worry if you didn’t attend the first meeting, we will have a summary at the beginning of the 2nd meeting to ensure we are all on the same page.

Dinner and child care (ages 3+) will be provided to attendees. Please join us to continue the conversation. RSVP NOW

Event Details:
  • Date: Tuesday, May 21
  • Dinner Served: 6:00 pm
  • Event: 6:30-8:30 pm
  • Location: Ingrid B. Lacy Middle School, Multipurpose Room, 1427 Palmetto Ave
  • Parking: Available in school parking lot and on-street at no cost
Active Shooter Response Training
Recent national tragedies remind us that the risk is real - an active shooter incident can happen in any place at any time. The best ways to make sure you and your loved ones stay safe are to prepare ahead of time and be ready. Taking a few steps now and mentally rehearsing what you can do can help you react quickly when every second counts. Learn those steps. Register here.

Event Details:
  • Date: Thursday, May 23
  • Time: 6:00-7:30 pm
  • Location: Pacifica Police Department, 2075 Coast Highway
A Celebration For Age Friendly San Mateo County
Hosted by Supervisor David Canepa
Join us for a community discussion aimed at making San Mateo County better, more integrated, more accessible, and more enjoyable for our residents, especially older adults. This event is brought to you by: San Mateo County Health - Aging & Adult Services, Center for Age Friendly Excellence, and County of San Mateo. Limited space is available. Please RSVP here. Contact Ann Keighran with any questions: 650-599-1007 or [email protected].

Event Details:
  • Date: Friday, June 14
  • Time: 1:00 -3:00 pm
  • Location: Sobrato Center for Nonprofits - 330 Twin Dolphin Drive, Redwood City
2019 Mayor’s Beautification Awards
The Mayor’s Beautification Committee is looking for volunteers to join us to help select homeowners/neighborhoods and businesses that demonstrate pride in their property. We meet the last Tuesday of the month at 6:00 pm from May to October. Please see the flyer for details on how to volunteer and/or nominate a property, or email the Beautification Advisory Committee at [email protected].
DriveForward Electric
Finance your car and DriveForward into savings!
Beautify our Town: Adopt-a-Spot!
Help beautify and landscape Pacifica with your name or business! This is an excellent way to get exposure for your business or organization and to make Pacifica beautiful at the same time. The Beautification Advisory Committee (BAC) designed the Adopt-a-Spot Program to keep public spaces landscaped, clean, and beautiful. If you would like to adopt a spot of your own, e-mail one of the BAC members with the following information: 1) Your name; 2) Business or Organization; 3) Desired Pacifica Adopt-A-Spot location; 4) Phone number; and 5) E-mail. For more information and a list of BAC members, see the BAC webpage.
SamTrans Summer Youth Pass - Coming Soon!
Summer is almost here! The 2019 SamTrans Summer Youth Pass (SYP) goes on sale May 21 and is only $40. The SYP is good for unlimited rides on any SamTrans route for kids 18 years and younger from June 1 through August 31, a significant savings compared to purchasing a Monthly Youth Pass for $27 every month. Details about this year's Summer Youth Pass are online at www.samtrans.com/syp. SYP passes will be sold online starting May 21. NEW this year, the SYP will be available for purchase on the Official SamTrans Mobile App. Just tap and go on your phone! It's that easy.
Parks, Beaches, & Recreation is Hiring!!
The Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department within the City of Pacifica works closely with the community providing programming to youth, seniors and all citizens. We strive to foster a collaborative atmosphere among staff while providing high quality programs, activities and events to the community and neighborhoods. We take pride in offering excellent community service while remaining adaptable and responsive to our residents' needs and expectations.

AND we take pride in our employees! We are now hiring in our Recreation, Aquatics, and Child Care Services divisions. Job descriptions and applications can be found at the City of Pacifica’s CalOpps site.

We are hiring for the following positions:
HIP Home Sharing Opportunities Near You
HIP Housing’s Mission is to invest in human potential by improving the housing and lives of people in our community. HIP Housing enables people with special needs, either from income or circumstance, to live independent, self-sufficient lives in decent, safe, low-cost homes.

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SAVE THE DATE
May 20 – Planning Commission Meeting 7:00 pm at City Council Chambers, 2212 Beach Blvd. See the Agenda for more information.
 
May 21 – Public Works Week Open House 10:00 am-1:00 pm at Department of Public Works – 151 Milagra Ave

May 21 – Let’s Talk Housing – Community Meeting #2 6:00-8:30 pm at Ingrid B. Lacy Middle School, Multipurpose Room, 1427 Palmetto Avenue

May 22 – Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Commission Meeting 7:00 pm at City Council Chambers, 2212 Beach Blvd. See their webpage for agenda and minutes.
 
May 23 – Active Shooter Response Training 6:30-7:00 pm at Pacifica Police Department

May 27 – City Offices CLOSED (Memorial Day). City Offices will be closed on Monday, May 27 for Memorial Day. They will reopen for normal business hours beginning Tuesday, May 28.

Jun 14 – A Celebration For Age Friendly San Mateo County 1:00-3:00 pm at Sobrato Center for Nonprofits - 330 Twin Dolphin Drive, Redwood City

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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