Greetings!
At the Monday, January 24th City Council meeting, the Council will hear a presentation on and discuss the City’s Updated 10-Year Financial Forecast, which is a critical preview of the City’s financial sustainability challenges into the future, and the foundation for the Vision 2025 & Beyond Financial Sustainability Study currently underway. As part of this discussion, the Council will also hear preliminary information about potential revenue measures in the future that Pacifica voters may need to consider, in addition to the historic expenditure reductions through service and personnel cuts that have occurred in the past to contain costs, and non-tax revenue enhancement strategies the City is pursuing through economic development, in order to afford the future Vision the Pacifica community holds for itself. The Vision 2025 & Beyond study will include extensive community engagement over the next many months, so please lend your voice to the Vision.
Sincerely,
Kevin Woodhouse
City Manager
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Remember to Order "4"
Free COVID-19 Test Kits
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Please remember to sign-up for free at-home COVID-19 tests from the federal government. Ordering is easy! Every home in the United States is eligible to order four tests. Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days from the date of sign-up.
Find testing locations if you need to test now, here.
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Stay Updated With The Latest
COVID-19 Information
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At this time, all City offices will remain open and services uninterrupted. However, to minimize any potential exposure to the highly contagious Omicron variant, many City services are being offered virtually and remotely. Please visit Virtual City Hall and stay updated on the latest COVID news by visiting the San Mateo County's COVID-19 webpage. |
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Plan Pacifica - Please Provide Your Comments |
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On January 7, 2022, t he City released the General Plan Update, Sharp Park Specific Plan, and Environmental Impact Report for public review. Click here to review the newsletter about the release.
If you would like to review a hard copy of any of the documents, you may do so in person at either of our libraries (Sharp Park and Sanchez branches) or at the Pacifica Community Center.
The public is encouraged to review the General Plan Update, Sharp Park Specific Plan, and Environmental Impact Report and participate in the adoption process. Please reach out to Deputy Planning Director Christian Murdock, at (650) 738-7341 or [email protected] with questions.
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Draw Your Neighborhood and
Submit Draft Maps for Redistricting
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The second Public Hearing in the redistricting process will be held on Monday, February 14, 2022, at 7:30 PM during the regular City Council meeting held via Zoom to consider the draft district maps. Submit Draft Maps for the City of Pacifica Redistricting Process by February 4.
The City of Pacifica wants your input on the City Council Districts based on 2020 Census data. On December 17, 2018, the City adopted an ordinance establishing a district-based system for the election of members of the Pacifica City Council by five districts. Every ten years after the federal census is complete, district lines must be reviewed and, if necessary, adjusted to keep the boundaries as nearly equal in population as possible, allowing for certain variances due to geography, topography, communities of interest, etc. This process of reviewing the census data and adjusting the district boundary lines is called Redistricting.
The City wants YOUR input on how you would like to draw your district lines. Draw your District Map and provide input on what factors are important to you in defining your neighborhood or community of interest. Submit your suggested map by Friday, February 4 to [email protected] or to the City Clerk at 540 Crespi Drive, Pacifica.
Information and mapping tools are available here.
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The City of Pacifica Public Works Department will be performing maintenance work on Sharp Park Road between College Road and Francisco Boulevard, starting January 24 through January 27.
The work will include a moving lane closure will be in place while this work is performed. The work will include clearing of debris, tree trimming, pothole repair and marking of failing asphalt areas (to be removed/replaced at a future date). Work will start on westbound Sharp Park Road and move to eastbound Sharp Park Road.
For questions about this project, please contact the Public Works Department at (650) 738-3760 or (650) 738-3767. Additionally, questions or comments can be sent to [email protected].
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Pacifica Historical Society Talks "Prohibition" |
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Join the Pacifica Historical Society, at 4:00 PM Saturday, January 29th, 2022 for a special Zoom presentation by Carmen Blair, SMCHA. This event is hosted by the Pacifica Historical Society.
The wild Prohibition days of rumrunners, moonshiners, and speakeasies in the area that is today’s Pacifica will be the topic. It was a time when the area was infamous, considered the “wettest” county in the state. Rumrunners landed Canadian whiskey on isolated beaches, moonshiners operated in homes and speakeasies drew clients from San Francisco and beyond.
Carmen Blair, Deputy Director of the San Mateo County History Museum, will share stories from researching the county’s history. Attendance is limited so priority will be given to PHS members.
Register by sending an email to i[email protected] Use Prohibition as the subject. Include your name and email or phone # you’ll use for the lecture.
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Please Sign-Up for SMC Alerts |
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SMC Alert is a free alert notification system used to immediately contact you during urgent or emergency situation in San Mateo County. On Saturday, January 15 the county's Department of Emergency Management issued a message to all subscribers regarding the Tsunami Advisory for our coastline. You can set alerts to send emergency and non-emergency text and voice messages to your email accounts, cell phones, smartphones, tablets, and voice messages to landline phones (home & work).
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Student Film Festival Workshop |
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Students in grades 4-12 who live or attend school in San Mateo County are invited to learn tips on creating videos at a free Film Workshop offered on Zoom by students in the Burlingame Environmental Club (BEC) of Burlingame High School from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 29, via Zoom.
Sponsored by the Citizens Environmental Council (CEC), the workshop is intended for students who plan to enter environmental videos in the 5th Annual CEC Student Film Fest offered by CEC and BEC. Pre-registration is required here.
Those who attend the workshop will be given the opportunity to submit their videos for feedback by the BEC before they enter them in the competition.
With support from Peninsula Clean Energy, CEC will provide cash prizes that will be awarded to student filmmakers in three categories: Elementary grades 4-5 ($150), Middle School grades 6-8 ($150), High School ($150) and Overall Festival Winner ($150).
Students who wish to enter should submit an original video, not more than five minutes in length, on the environmental topic of their choice by Tuesday, March 1. The final entries will be screened and winners will be announced at the CEC Student Film Fest on Tuesday, March 22, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. live at the Burlingame High School auditorium. The festival is open to the public and admission is free. San Mateo County Supervisor Dave Pine will be on hand to acknowledge involvement of all participants.
There is no charge for entries.
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Check Out PB&R's 2022 Winter Class Schedule! |
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The Parks, Beaches, and Recreation (PB&R) department has released its 2022 winter schedule. Please click below for a list of classes, dates, and times. |
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Emergency Medical Services Corps Cohort |
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Young adults of the community are encouraged to join the next Emergency Medical Services (EMS) corps cohort! The EMS Corps is a highly selective, rigorous academy that trains aspiring emergency medical professionals who are from the community and ready to serve. It is a paid (stipend) program whose mission is to increase the number of underrepresented workers in emergency medical services through youth development, mentorship, and job training.
To learn more, click here.
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Three New Exhibitions at the Sanchez Art Center |
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Sanchez Art Center greets 2022 with three fascinating new exhibitions. In The Male Glaze, a Main Gallery show curated by Susan Hillhouse Leask, Philo Northrup dazzles with his colorful, whimsical assemblage pieces. Northrup, with curator Leask, will talk about his work on Feb 13, 3:30 pm, in the Main Gallery. Also that same afternoon (weather permitting) a number of ArtCars will be on view in the area between East and West Galleries, beginning at 2:30pm.
In Art Quilts 2 in the East Gallery, the artists of Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA) share their stunningly beautiful quilted artworks, not at all your traditional quilt patterns. On Jan 29 at 2 pm, the artists of SAQA will discuss their work in a Virtual Gallery Walk & Talk in East Gallery. Pre-registration required. And in West Gallery, Art Guild of Pacifica artists explore The Heart of the Matter.
All three shows open on Friday, Jan 21, with an evening reception from 7 – 9 pm. Gallery hours after the opening are: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 1–5 pm, through Sunday, Feb 13. Safety protocols include face masks, physical distancing, and doors open for ventilation. For more information about the shows, artists and special events: www.SanchezArtCenter.org.
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2022 One Day Homeless Count
Postponed to February 24, 2022
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The San Mateo County Human Services Agency (HSA), in close collaboration with community partners, conducts the bi-annual One Day Homeless Count and Survey. The purpose of the One Day Homeless Count and Survey is to gather information to help the community understand homelessness in San Mateo County. This is one data set, among others, that provides information for effective planning of services to assist people experiencing homelessness and people at risk of homelessness.
The One Day Count has been rescheduled to February 24, 2022. If you are interested in volunteering, please click here.
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Shop Pacifica Community Gift Card Program |
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The Shop Pacifica Program is picking up fast! Pacifica residents and visitors are invited to purchase e-gift cards at Shop Pacifica website to help the local economy and support Pacifica businesses. By using the community gift card, those dollars will stay in Pacifica and benefit our entire community!
There are many participating businesses that are ready to accept payment via the community e-gift card, and this number is expected to grow every week. For a full list of participating places, see the Where Can I Redeem My Card? webpage (please note, the webpage will be updated frequently as new businesses are added to the program).
For more information about this program, please click here. Please contact Yulia Carter, Chief Financial Sustainability Officer, at [email protected] or 650-501-6004 if you have any questions or need assistance to sign up for the program or purchase the gift cards. Thank you for supporting Pacifica local businesses!
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Provide Your Input -
San Mateo County Fair Housing Survey
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The City is working with San Mateo County on a study to determine which residents have the hardest time finding housing and what solutions would work best to address the county’s housing shortage. Please help us by taking this survey. It will only take 10 minutes, be strictly confidential, and give you a chance to win a $100 gift card!
This survey is not associated with a ballot issue or voting. Your responses are completely confidential and will only be reported in combination with other responses.
If you require an accommodation to enable you to participate in the survey, please contact Frankie Lewington at [email protected] or call (970) 880-1415. An example of a reasonable accommodation would be taking the survey by phone.
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Nominations Being Accepted for the
Open Space Preservation Award
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The Pacifica Open Space and Parkland Advisory Committee (OSPAC) is soliciting nominations for the Open Space Preservation Award. The award is granted in recognition of individuals and/or organizations that have made an outstanding contribution towards the preservation of open space in the City of Pacifica.
The award consists of a written proclamation that will be announced and presented at a future City Council meeting. Submissions should state the reasons as to why the nominee should receive the award. Written submissions shall be received before 5:00 pm on February 16, 2022, by the Planning Department c/o Bonny O’Connor, Senior Planner (540 Crespi Drive Pacifica, CA 94044 and/or [email protected]).
OSPAC will also be accepting verbal nominations during its February 16th meeting at 6:00 pm via Zoom (link will be provided in the agenda posted here. |
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A safety reminder from the Fire Department to please "Close the Door" in the event of a house fire. A closed-door can hold back fire and smoke for up to three minutes. Please visit the North County Fire website for more educational information on fire safety. |
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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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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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