Greetings!
Last Monday the City Council received an update presentation from the San Mateo County Transit District about their Reimagine SamTrans effort to redesign the entire SamTrans bus system countywide, including improvements to local and regional travel connections, route design, how often the buses run, best practices for operations and public health, and more. This effort, which began pre-COVID in 2019, has included robust opportunities for public input. Upcoming on October 28 will be a Coastside Meeting, to be held virtually via Zoom, to explain recommended route and frequency changes on the Coastside. You can also review the Pacifica-specific information in detail and provide input at reimaginesamtrans.com. Please let SamTrans know your thoughts about bus service in Pacifica!
Feels like a touch of autumn has arrived with a nip to the morning air, and a few family fun annual happenings are coming up, details below, such as the Ohlone-Portola Heritage Hike, Parks, Beaches, & Recreation’s Halloween Festivities, and Arbor Day. Get out and enjoy the fresh air and community!
Sincerely,
Kevin Woodhouse
City Manager
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Stay Updated with the latest
San Mateo County Health News
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Flu vaccination is part of a comprehensive public health strategy to reduce the burden of the seasonal flu. Everyone six months or older can get a free flu vaccine.
Click here to find a free flu clinic in San Mateo County.
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Sign Up for FlashVote and
Give Your Input When Surveys Are Released
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FlashVote gives you a voice in your local government. With just one minute a month, give your government the input it needs to make the best possible decisions. Help make Pacifica better by taking a minute to register with FlashVote and be heard many times in the future.
Periodically, the City will release a survey and there will be one released early next week. Take a quick moment right to sign up at flashvote.com/pacifica so that you don't miss out on future surveys. Full results of the survey are usually available within 48 hours after it's release.
Click here to join Pacifica's FlashVote community.
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Let's Talk Housing Educational Videos
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If you attended any of San Mateo County's Let's Talk Housing Countywide Community Meetings, you may remember the introduction on what a Housing Element is and why it matters. This information is now available in Arabic, Chinese, Spanish and English in the form of short videos on the Let's Talk Housing YouTube channel.
Residents and community stakeholders are encouraged to attend a webinar and discussion series to understand why housing matters. Attending this discussion series is a great way to get involved early for the upcoming Housing Element Update. The next session on Housing and Racial Equity is on October 27, please register here.
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Attention Pacifica Businesses:
Renew Your Business License Before Nov. 1
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All City of Pacifica business licenses are expiring on October 31. Business have one month to renew their business licenses online at pacifica.hdlgov.com through November 30 to avoid any penalties.
Click here to apply for a new business license or renew your current license.
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Financing Options Available to Build an ADU
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The California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) recently launched a state program that offers grants of up to $25,000 for low and moderate income homeowners to construct an Accessory Dwelling Unit, or "ADU," ( full details here). The path to access the grant requires that the homeowner get a construction or renovation loan with a CalHFA-approved lender that has also opted into the ADU grant program (a list of such lenders is on the CalHFA website).
If you are interested in learning more, visit www.calhfa.ca.gov or call 877-9-CALHFA (877-922-5432).
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Peninsula Clean Energy 2020 Community Benefits Summary for Pacifica
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Pacifica is part of Peninsula Clean Energy (PCE) , San Mateo County's electricity provider that offers a choice for electricity with higher renewable energy content than PG&E. Through PCE, Pacifica residents and businesses are helping the environment while saving money. PCE helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions by providing clean energy principally from wind, solar and hydro resources, all at competitive rates.
Click here to see Pacifica's Community Impact Report for 2020.
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Get Ready for a Spooktacular Event -
Halloween Walk Thru on October 23
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Join Pacifica Parks, Beaches, and Recreation (PB&R) in costume for a evening full of trick and treats on Saturday, October 23 from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM at the Pacifica Community Center in the east parking lot (behind the building). For more information, call PB&R at (650) 738-7376.
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Pacifica Senior Services
Big Bucks Bingo is Back!
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Every Wednesday, from 1PM - 3PM, Pacifica Senior Services puts on the "Big Bucks Bingo" game at the Pacifica Community Center on Crespi Drive. The cost to buy-in is $7. Come join for fun, friendship, and ice cream after Congregate Lunch on Wednesdays.
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Join the Ohlone-Portola
Heritage Hike on November 6
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To commemorate the First Contact Between Two Cultures and the Portolá Expeditions sighting of San Francisco Bay, on November 6 there will be a Heritage Hike event which will include a ribbon cutting ceremony for the newly named Ahni Trail. For more information, see the flyer below or contact the Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Department at (650) 738-7378.
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Arbor Day Celebration on November 13 - Register Now to Plant a Tree!
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Celebrate Arbor Day with Tree City Pacifica on November 13. There will be an event at Fairmont Part and Recreation Center (access via Parkview Circle). If you would like to plant a tree, please email [email protected] or call (650) 303-1841. Trees will be assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis. At the November 13 event, the Mayor will present and dedicate the COVID Memorial Grove.
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Share your Input with SamTrans'
Changes to Bus Routes
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SamTrans is recommending changes to bus routes across the network and needs to hear from you. Join a regional community meeting to learn more and give your feedback. You can also read about the changes and comment online at reimaginesamtrans.com, or call 1-800- 660-4287.
Share your input at an upcoming meeting:
Thursday, October 28 at 5:30p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Call in Option: (253) 215- 8782
Zoom Webinar ID: 858 9467 7018
Languages: Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese
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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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Oversized Vehicle Parking Lists and Map
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The City of Pacifica has installed OSV (Oversized Vehicle) parking restriction signs throughout the City based on an engineering safety review, which determined where OSVs could park in the City without impacting the safety of roadway users. These signs are located at roadway entrances into the City, entrances to specific neighborhoods and along stretches of specific City roadway. Many streets where OSVs cannot park without impacting driver safety have sign restrictions in place; however, not every prohibited street has signage.
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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.
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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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