As we pause to remember those lost and injured in the terrorist attacks nineteen years ago today, and we see, feel, and taste the poor air quality from wildfires raging across California, and we mask-up and physically-distance and more to continue our efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19, it’s difficult to focus on and envision the future and the opportunities ahead of us. When I think of #Resiliency and #PacificaStrong, I think of the hard work so many Pacificans are pursuing to get through this vexing time and create future opportunities -- from restaurants and businesses adapting to the state and county health guidelines, to fire personnel assigned to assist with wildfires across the state, to students and their families adapting to the beginning of the school year, and the list goes on. On the City front, see the list of numerous updates and information below. One exciting project that is launching is the Beach Boulevard Infrastructure Resiliency Project, with a virtual community meeting on Thursday, September 24. Also, the City will soon have available County-made “Our Comeback Depends On All of Us” window clings for businesses to use, helping to remind us that we’re all in this together.

Please let us 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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The fire season is now a year-round reality in many areas, requiring firefighters and residents to be on heightened alert for the threat of wildfire throughout the year. Click the image above for a copy of "Ready, Set, Go! - Your Personal Wildfire Action Plan", a publication of North County Fire Authority.

Click here for a fact sheet on the Tenant, Homeowner, and Small Landlord Relief and Stabilization Act. For the full text of the bill, visit http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov.

9-11-2020 - 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.

The City is requesting your comments on the scope and content of the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) being prepared for the General Plan Update and Sharp Park Specific Plan. The EIR is necessary to evaluate potential environmental impacts of these planning documents.

If you would like more information, please read the Notice of Preparation of an EIR or contact Senior Planner Christian Murdock at murdockc@ci.pacifica.ca.us.

Thank you for helping to Plan Pacifica!

Join the City of Pacifica for the virtual Kickoff Community Workshop for the Beach Boulevard Infrastructure Resiliency Project. RSVP and learn more at: CityofPacifica.org/beachresiliency.  

The Beach Boulevard Infrastructure Resiliency Project aims to replace the current seawall and other infrastructure along Beach Boulevard. It’s about protecting public infrastructure, recreational activities, numerous homes, businesses and the community at large.  

Also, the project survey is now live! We want to hear from you!

Please click the photo below or follow this link to share how you use and what you value about the Beach Boulevard area.

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.

The City is also hosting a Scoping Meeting to gather public input on the EIR process. The Scoping Meeting will be held at 6 PM on Wednesday, September 16, 2020. The meeting will be held online via Zoom.

If you would like more information, please reference the Notice of Preparation of an EIR on the Planning Department’s Environmental Documents page.

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 its 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.

The annual opening night fundraiser is already sold out, however beginning September 21, Sanchez Art Center will welcome visitors at no cost during gallery hours of Thursday and Friday from 1 pm to 8 pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 1 pm to 5 pm. All visits are by appointment only. Appointments can be booked at 45-minute intervals beginning September 9, at www.sanchezartcenter.org.  

Visit the Pacifica Police Department crisis intervention site using the link below for a number of resources that may assist someone in crisis. For immediate assistance, dial 9-1-1.

Follow this link for more information.

Campaign Contribution Summaries are made available to the public pursuant to Pacifica Municipal Code Section 2-8.05 (enacted by Ordinance No. 820-C.S.)

See the Municipal Election 2020 page for more information.

On June 5, 2020, the City of Pacifica Director of Emergency Services issued an Emergency Order (Amended on August 12, 2020) allowing businesses within the City to conduct outdoor commercial activity for a temporary period during the Local Emergency due to COVID-19. This order is aligned with the modified San Mateo County Health Order (Order No. c19-5f) issued on June 4, 2020 which has allowed for outdoor dining operations only at this time.

See the program requirements on the City's Temporary COVID-19 Outdoor Activities Program webpage. This is not just available for restaurants, but for any commercial activity that meets the necessary requirements.

Visit the Temporary COVID-19 Outdoor Activities Program webpage.

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.

08/31/2020 Press Release FY 19-20 Slurry Seal Project

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.