Greetings!
The Pacifica City Council, city staff, and I would like to wish you a relaxing and peaceful Thanksgiving holiday. As we enter into the holiday season, please consider shopping local to support Pacifica businesses. To help promote spending local, the City’s Economic Development Program and Committee are launching “Shop Pacifica,” a new digital gift card program designed to encourage people to support small local retailers in Pacifica while providing the public with a safe and convenient holiday shopping experience. More information will be forthcoming about this exciting program, so stay tuned.
At the final City Council meeting of the calendar year, coming up on Monday, December 13, the Council will hold study sessions about two important economic development related initiatives, one related to developing a marketing strategy for Pacifica and the other related to the Vision 2025 & Beyond study, which has the Council-adopted purpose “to tell Pacifica’s story of the many priority infrastructure projects and enhanced programs and services envisioned for Pacifica’s mid to long-term future that are equitable and inclusive and will help all Pacificans thrive, and to articulate the City’s financial opportunities, challenges, and strategies to achieve this vision and resiliency.” Please join the meeting via Zoom and provide your input on these important initiatives, and also celebrate the City Council reorganization at the same meeting, honoring the transition of Mayor and Mayor pro Tem roles.
Sincerely,
Kevin Woodhouse
City Manager
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Stay Updated with the latest
San Mateo County Health News
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Read up on the latest county updates from the San Mateo County Health Office for all information about COVID-19 including vaccine information, booster availability, and masking requirements.
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Thanksgiving Holiday Closure Announcement |
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In observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday, City Offices will be closed on November 25th and 26th. Happy Holidays! |
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Upcoming Holiday Activities in Pacifica |
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There are many upcoming holiday season events in Pacifica. Click on the fliers below for more information, or contact the Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Department at 650-738-7378 for more information. |
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Turkey Too from the Folks in Blue. More than 23 years ago, Sergeant Bob Mitchell (since retired) started "Turkey Too From the Folks in Blue." This program helps provide meals to some of the home bound seniors in our community during the Thanksgiving holiday. We are proud to have continued this tradition after Sergeant Mitchell retired.
This year, through generous donations from the Pacifica Police Department staff, we were able to provide gift cards to more than 115 clients of the Meals on Wheels program. We are proud to continue to support this program through Pacifica Senior Services. To become a client, a volunteer driver, or to make a donation, please click here or contact the Program Coordinator at 650-738-7350. Thank you!
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There is something about the winter months and curling up with a good book by the fireplace. But did you know that heating equipment is one of the leading causes of home fire deaths? With a few simple safety tips and precautions you can prevent most heating fires from happening.
Click here to read up on heating safety tips! |
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Recruiting for a Pacifica Representative |
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The City of Pacifica is recruiting citizens for a City of Pacifica representative on the Board of Trustees for the San Mateo County Mosquito & Vector Control District. Applications are due to City Clerk (email to: [email protected]) by 5:00 PM on December 2, 2021. Specify SMC Mosquito & Vector Control District in the "Other" category on the application form.
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Join your fellow residents for part four of a four-part webinar and discussion series to learn about housing issues in San Mateo County on December 1 at 6PM to talk about: (1) Where do we have space to create new housing choices?, and (2) How do we promote design excellence in new buildings and new communities?
If you wish to recap on three previous webinars, visit the Let's Talk Housing YouTube channel to watch the webinar recordings.
Thank you for your participation!
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2021 Indicators Report Focuses
on Solutions to Expand Affordable Housing
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The Sustainable San Mateo County Indicators Report includes 30 proven solutions for expanding affordable and equitable housing, as well as a thorough analysis of the housing shortage in San Mateo County (one reason: nearly 11 times more jobs than housing units were created between 2010 and 2019) and how we got here. It gives high marks to the state and county for making affordable housing a priority and offers case studies and tips on how some local leaders are moving the needle.
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Sustainable San Mateo County
Seeks Award Nominations by December 6
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Sustainable San Mateo County (SSMC) is now accepting nominations for its 2022 awards program, which honors those who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to sustainable practices. Applications must be received by December 6. SSMC will celebrate the awardees at its 23rd annual Awards Celebration during the spring of 2022.
Sustainability Award nominations may be made in five categories: individuals, nonprofits, businesses, educational institutions and government. In addition, SSMC is accepting nominations for its 20th annual Green Building Award, which it cosponsors with the San Mateo Chapter of the American Institute of Architects. Application forms and criteria for the awards are available on SSMC’s website.
Photo below - Children make smoothies using pedal power at The HEAL Project in Half Moon Bay, which was awarded a Sustainability Award in 2021.
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Participate in the 2022
Storm Water Drainage Master Plan Update
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The City will be updating the 2021 Storm Drainage Master Plan to reflect current conditions and to consider new and emerging concerns, including the impacts of climate change. Click here to learn more. |
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The City is Hiring for Various Positions |
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The City of Pacifica is currently recruiting for various open positions. Visit CalOpps to learn about the different recruitment opportunities. Apply for a position on our City Team, today! |
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That's all your updates for this week!
Thanks for Connecting with Pacifica.
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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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Click on the meeting link for the agenda and information how to join the meeting virtually via Zoom.
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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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