Greetings!
The City has partnered with FlashVote to make it easier for your voice to be heard on important topics in Pacifica, and nearly 500 residents have already signed up for this easy and quick tool. However, the more the better. Learn more here and make sure to join the FlashVote community. FlashVote does not share personal information with anyone, not even with the City. Once enough sign-ups have been received, the first 1-minute survey will be launched for your input. Don’t miss out!
Also, don’t miss out on being counted in the 2020 Census. There’s still time, and it is uncertain whether the Census deadline will be extended, so please complete it immediately.
Congratulations to all the applicants and the final 12 residents who were appointed by City Council this week to serve on a variety of City Commissions and Committees, yet another way to have your voice heard on important topics in Pacifica!
Sincerely,
KEVIN WOODHOUSE
City Manager
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FlashVote - 1 Minute a month to make Pacifica better!
Watch this short video to learn more.
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Living in Mountain Lion Country |
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The Pacifica Police Department regularly shares information through our social media platforms on living with mountain lions and coyotes following a reported sighting. The California Department of Fish & Wildlife (DFW) is the authority on mountain lions and wildlife and what may lawfully be done to manage their interface with communities. They are well versed in the applicable laws regulating these matters. The Police Department has consulted with wardens from the DFW in the past regarding mountain lion activity in Pacifica. The DFW web site contains useful information about living in mountain lion country, see the link below. Further questions may be answered by contacting the area DFW office at 916-445-0380.
The Friends of San Pedro Valley Park recently hosted a presentation via Zoom by the Bay Area Puma Project on living with mountain lions. This is a research conservation and education program for mountain lions in and around the Bay Area. Click here to find a recording of this presentation.
Tips for Living with Wildlife:
- Acknowledge that you live in mountain lion country and make a commitment to educate yourself. Talk to your neighbors and work together.
- Never feed deer or other wildlife; it is illegal to feed deer and other big game in California and it will attract mountain lions.
- Deer-proof your landscaping by avoiding plants that deer like to eat. For tips, request A Gardener’s Guide to Preventing Deer Damage from DFW offices.
- Trim brush to reduce hiding places for mountain lions.
- Don’t leave small children or pets outside unattended.
- Install motion-sensitive lighting around the house.
- Provide sturdy, covered shelters for sheep, goats, and other vulnerable animals.
- Don’t allow pets outside when mountain lions are most active—dawn, dusk, and at night.
- Bring pet food inside to avoid attracting raccoons, opossums and other potential mountain lion prey.
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November 3, 2020 Presidential General Election |
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Where's My Ballot?
You can now receive automated alerts via text message, email, or phone call on the status of your Vote by Mail ballot every step of the way by subscribing to “Where’s My Ballot?” at Wheresmyballot.sos.ca.gov.
September 24, 2020
Sample ballots and voter information guides mailed out.
October 5, 2020
Voter ballots mailed out.
Where to Vote?
Drop off your completed ballot or vote in person at a Vote Center.
October 5 to October 30*
3 Vote Centers open
Weekdays 9am to 5pm
October 31 to November 2
45 Vote Centers open
9am to 5pm
November 3 (Election Day)
45 Vote Centers open
7am to 8pm
*Vote Centers closed Columbus Day, Monday, October 12.
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Input Needed – Provide Comments on Rockaway Quarry Reclamation Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR) |
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The City is requesting your comments on the scope and content of the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) being prepared for the Rockaway Quarry Reclamation Plan. The City is preparing the EIR to evaluate potential environmental impacts of the project. Learn more about the proposed project, including what a reclamation plan is, and why the Quarry must be reclaimed, by reading the answers to these and other Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).
The comment period on the EIR runs until 5 PM on October 12, 2020. We invite any and all input and comments from interested persons. Submit your comments to Senior Planner Christian Murdock at murdockc@ci.pacifica.ca.us.
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With San Mateo County entering the RED TIER, Recology will be reopening the 1046 Palmetto Ave recycling yard on October 1st with limited hours. The yard will be open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8am to Noon. Recology will allow one masked customer at a time into the facility.
At 2305 Palmetto Ave:
- Collection of Styrofoam and large pieces of cardboard is continuing Mondays thru Fridays from 7:30am to 1pm.
- The e-waste drop-off program is being discontinued until further notice.
- The yard will remain available for mattress disposal but Recology personnel will not assist in the handling of mattresses.
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Whether home or at work, we should all be prepared to be impacted by a Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) event this year. Last year’s local PSPS event was from October 26-28, and impacted 57,000 customers in San Mateo County, alone.
To keep customers informed about PSPS events, PG&E has prepared a 30-minute video providing details of its Community Wildfire Safety Program and sharing ways customers and communities can plan and prepare for Public Safety Power Shutoff events. The video is available on Youtube here.
In addition to our critical City facilities with back up generator power, the City of Pacifica and PG&E have agreed to open a Community Resource Center with a backup power supply at the Pacifica Community Center on Crespi Drive in the event of a local PSPS event. Make sure you and your family are prepared for a possible PSPS event where you live.
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Enjoy the Sanchez Art Center 50|50 Show
In-Person by Appointment AND in the Virtual Galleries
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In the area? Book a free appointment to view in-person HERE
(Plan ahead, bookings close 12 hours in advance of visit time.)
The 50|50 Show is open to the public, Thurs – Sun, through October 11.
In addition you can enjoy visiting again and again through these online galleries.
For over a decade, Sanchez Art Center has been delighted to present a very large show of very small works, the 50|50 Show. For 50 days, participating artists create 50 small artworks – a challenging creative journey, to say the least! With it’s stunning display of originality plus the affordability of the artworks, this highly anticipated exhibition at Sanchez Art Center is known throughout the greater San Francisco Bay Area and beyond.
Sanchez Art Center is located at 1220 Linda Mar Blvd., Pacifica
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The COVID-19 Tenant Relief Act of 2020, enacted by AB 3088, was passed by the California Legislature and signed by Governor Newsom on Aug 31, 2020.
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" KKR Small Business Builders' will provide recovery grants to local companies in communities around the world. KKR Small Business Builders has an emphasis on companies that are pivoting their business in response to the pandemic; are operated by historically underrepresented groups (HUGs); and/or are providing important community services. To be eligible, a business must have between 5 and 50 employees, less than $7 million USD in annual revenue, demonstrated need for support, a strong plan for moving forward, and be in good standing with the IRS or their local regulatory body."
Applications are due no later than 11:59 PM ET on the date of each Round’s closing (to be considered for that Round) and are only eligible for the Round in which they are submitted.
Rounds schedule:
- Round 1
- Opens: September 17, 2020
- Closes: October 7, 2020
- Round 2
- Opens: October 8, 2020
- Closes: November 4, 2020
- Round 3
- Opens: November 5, 2020
- Closes: February 10, 2021
- Round 4
- Opens: February 11, 2021
- Closes: April 7, 2021
- Round 5
- Opens: April 8, 2021
- Closes: June 2, 2021
For more information about the Small Business Builders grant, please click here.
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Get Your Library Books with Curbside Pickup! |
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San Mateo County Libraries is now offering Curbside Pickup 5 days per week! This safe, contactless service is available by appointment only Tuesday through Saturday from 11-4 PM, except during holiday closures.
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10-2-2020 - This dashboard details the number of COVID-19 cases and deaths within San Mateo County, including by day, age, race/ethnicity and sex of patients. A case is someone who tests positive for COVID-19 using viral testing performed in a lab.
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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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10/7 - Beautification Advisory Committee Meeting at 6:30pm. Click here for the Agenda and information on how to join the virtual meeting.
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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