We all enjoy celebrating the 4th of July, and there’s nothing more patriotic than saving our fish, sharks, turtles, whales, and snowy plovers by picking up this eventful day’s litter. Let’s all do our part to make this ‘land of the free… free of debris!’

Every July, the Pacific Beach Coalition organizes a team of Earth Heroes who take action by cleaning up our streets and beaches after the celebratory traditions of the 4 ^th of July. Fireworks litter and debris on the streets and from our yards can blow in the wind into San Pedro Creek, Milagra Creek, the Secret Waterfall, or our ocean.

Take part in this great cause. Find the dates and places we are going to be working here. Fill out your Online Waiver Form and join our team for this year’s Post 4th of July cleanups!

You are invited to help Plan Pacifica's future at a series of community meetings to discuss the General Plan, Coastal Plan, and new Sharp Park Specific Plan!

In early 2019, the City of Pacifica began the simultaneous process of updating its General Plan and Local Coastal Program, and developing a new specific plan for the Sharp Park area. The General Plan is the City's most important planning tool, and has not been comprehensively updated since 1980. Now, it's time to create a new plan which will guide the City for the next 20 years or more. Through these meetings, we are asking YOU to tell us what is important to you. The first meeting was held this week, with great success. There are still four more and details of dates and locations can be found below. You can learn more about this project at www.planpacifica.org.

Whether you are a resident and/or work in a given area, or an invested resident from another one, everyone is welcome to help Plan Pacifica! This event is FREE! Please RSVP to help us better plan. Child care and a light meal will be provided at each meeting. Doors open at 5:45 pm. RSVP here.

Event Details:

Pacifica Neighborhood Meeting 4 - Fairmont, Edgemar & Manor

Pacifica Neighborhood Meeting 5 - Sharp Park & Fairway Park

Opening Friday, July 12, 7pm and running through Sunday, August 11, Sanchez Art Center will present “Along the Ohlone-Portola Trail” presenting the works of local plein air artists who between February and April 2019, created artworks at four locations in Pacifica (Rockaway Beach; Pacifica State Beach, Linda Mar; Shelldance Overlook; and at the Sweeney Ridge Discovery Site) along the Path of Portola.

 

On Thursday, July 18, 6:30-8:30pm, we will be hosting a special reception/gallery walk AND trail talk in the East Gallery. San Mateo County District 3 Supervisor Don Horsley is sponsoring the exhibition. In addition to the artists speaking about their work, Supervisor Horsley will be here along with a representative of the SMC Parks Department to talk about the plans for the Ohlone-Portola Heritage Trail. 

 

Another special event will be a presentation and craft workshop: Native California Canoe and Rafts, with Peopleologie. The workshop will be Sunday, July 28, 2-3:30pm. ( Tickets are $10.00 and available on Eventbrite.) Peopleologie presents programs at schools and libraries throughout the peninsula. Their workshops are designed to promote cultural literacy, celebrate community and build connections to the world. 

Enjoy a day at the beach, celebrate the inter-generational nature of surfing, and watch some of the best surfers in the region compete as they dance on the waves. Everyone is welcome and there is no fee for spectators. This is the only amateur surf contest in the WORLD that is specifically designed for older surfers. All net funds raised at this event support Pacifica’s Environmental Family.

 

Click here for more information.

Event Details:

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) will hold public forums for customers of Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) to give their perspective and input to the CPUC regarding the utility’s rate case request, as follows:

Event Details:

Date: Tuesday, July 9

Time: 1:00 pm

Participation Options:

The CPUC welcomes attendance and comment on PG&E’s rate request at these public forums, as public comments will help the CPUC reach an informed decision. For those unable to attend in person, written comments may be submitted to: CPUC Public Advisor, 505 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco, CA 94102, or via email to [email protected].

BACKGROUND

PG&E provides natural gas and electric service to approximately 16 million people in northern and central California. On December 13, 2018, PG&E submitted an application requesting CPUC approval to increase its gas, electric distribution, and electric generation revenues by $1.058 billion (or 12.4 percent) in 2020 over current revenues; by $454 million (or 4.7 percent) in 2021; and by $486 million (or 4.8 percent) in 2022.

 

PG&E proposes to increase rates to meet precautionary measures to further reduce wildfire risks, including taking additional steps to harden infrastructure and increase vegetation management. According to PG&E, key drivers of the 2020 revenue requirement (the total amount of revenue needed to pay all operating costs and capital-related costs) increase include community wildfire safety program (6.8 percent); liability insurance (3.2 percent); and core gas and electric operations (2.4 percent). The 2020 proposed increase translates to a bill impact of 6.4 percent, or $10.57 per month, for PG&E’s typical residential electric and gas customer.

 

While a quorum of Commissioners and/or their staff may attend, no official action will be taken on this matter at the public forums.

If specialized accommodations are needed to attend, such as non-English or sign language interpreters, please contact the CPUC’s Public Advisor’s Office at [email protected] or toll free at 866-849-8390 at least three business days in advance of the public forum. For more information on public forums, please see www.cpuc.ca.gov/PPH.

At the regular meeting of July 8, 2019, the City Council of the City of Pacifica will consider including local amendments to the 2019 Building Code update that would require buildings in Pacifica to exceed the minimum energy efficiency standards and electric vehicle charging infrastructure requirements established by the State (Reach Codes).

The staff report for this item will be available on the City’s website on July 3, 2019 at www.cityofpacifica.org. General information on Reach Codes can be found at: https://peninsulareachcodes.org/

For more information please contact Tina Wehrmeister, Planning Director at [email protected] or (650)738-7341.

Anyone interested may appear and be heard at the time and place noted below:

Monday, July 8, 2019

7:00 PM

City Council Chambers

2212 Beach Boulevard

The City of Pacifica will provide special assistance for persons with disabilities upon at least 24 hours advance notice to the City Manager's office at (650) 738-7300. If you need sign language assistance or written material printed in a larger font or taped, advance notice is necessary. All meeting rooms are accessible to persons with disabilities.

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.

View this month’s Home Sharing Program Flyers here.

The City is now hiring for the following positions. Job descriptions and applications can be found at the City of Pacifica’s CalOpps site.

Jul 4 – City Offices CLOSED (Independence Day). City Offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4 for Independence Day. They will reopen for normal business hours beginning Friday, July 5.

Jul 4 – 45 ^th Annual 4 ^th of July Event 11:00 am at Frontierland Park

Jul 4 – Rocket Run 9:00 am at Pacifica Community Center, 540 Crespi Drive

Jul 8 – City Council Meeting 7:00 pm at City Council Chambers, 2212 Beach Blvd. Check out the full Agenda here. You can also join us at the City Council meeting or  tune in to the meeting via Pacific Coast TV's live stream to hear more.

 

Jul 9 – Pacifica Neighborhood Meeting 4 - Fairmont, Edgemar & Manor 6:00 pm at Ocean Shore School, Pacifica

Jul 9 – Economic Development Committee 6:00 pm at Pacifica Police Department, 2075 Coast Highway, Pacifica. Check out the full Agenda here.

 

Jul 10 – Pacifica Neighborhood Meeting 5 - Sharp Park & Fairway Park 6:00 pm at Ingrid B Lacy Middle School, Pacifica

Jul 10 – Library Advisory Committee CANCELLED. See Cancellation Notice.

Jul 12 – Aug 11 “Along the Ohlone-Portola Trail” at Sanchez Art Center, 1220 Linda Mar Blvd # B

Jul 13 – Kahuna Kapuna Surf Contest

 

Jul 18 – Special Reception/Gallery Walk AND Trail 6:30-8:30 pm at Sanchez Art Center, 1220 Linda Mar Blvd # B

July 28 – Presentation and Craft Workshop 2-3:30 pm at Sanchez Art Center, 1220 Linda Mar Blvd # B

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.

06/19/2019 Rules for Fireworks in Pacifica

 

05/16/2019 Press Release: EQ Basin Pipeline Construction – De Solo Drive

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 .