November 2021

Three Lifesaving Stations Installed at Pillar Point Harbor

The Harbor District, along with the Sea Valor Organization and Arunay Foundation conducted a ribbon cutting ceremony to highlight the installation of three lifesaving stations within Pillar Point Harbor. The lifesaving stations consist of informational signage, alerting the reader to the hazards of the coastal environment, and contains a life ring attached to 100 feet of line. The intent of the life ring is to assist bystanders in the immediate response to a person being swept out to sea by a sneaker wave or heavy surf. This is only the beginning; the Harbor District will be supporting Sea Valor and Arunay Foundation to install these lifesaving stations along the entire San Mateo County coast.

Jim Merlo, Harbormaster

Oyster Point Marina

Jim has worked for the Harbor District for 18 years as Lead Maintenance Specialist, Assistant Harbormaster and Harbormaster. We wish him well in his retirement. He will be missed.

November 17, 2021

Meeting - Highlights

Harbor District to move forward with the Design, Engineering, and Permitting to replace the retail center at Pillar Point Harbor.
Resolution Opposing Oil and Gas Drilling in Federal State Waters off the California Coast was approved.
Harbor Board approved a 2.5% fee on all Off the Boat Sales.
Construction Contract Awarded to replace the Entrance Navigation Markers at Oyster Point Marina.
Harbor Board Accepted Coastal Conservancy Grant in the amount of $212,812 for the Pillar Point Surfers Beach Public Restroom and Greenspace Project.
The Harbor was Awarded the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for the current fiscal period.

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October 20, 2021 Meeting - Highlights

Design, Engineering, and Permitting Project approved for Johnson Pier Reconfiguration Project.
A structural study conducted on the Pilings of Johnson Pier shows the pier to be structurally sound.
Received report on Search and Rescue Capabilities and Shortfalls on the Coastside.
Accepted California Division of Boating and Waterways Surrendered and Abandoned Vessel Exchange Grant in the amount of $150,000.

Morningstar Fisheries, McHenry Fisheries, and Three Captains Seafood approved for expanded fish sales from their facilities located on Johnson Pier.
The Harbor District is exploring the possibility of a Fishermen’s Market, similar to a Farmer’s Market, at Pillar Point Harbor.
Board Approved installation of a Zoom Room meeting space. Will allow Harbor District to conduct public meeting in a hybrid model, both in person and virtually.

Approved funding for the following projects:

Design, Engineering, and Permitting of the OPM West Basin Access Ramps for Docks 1 through 6.
Design, Engineering, and Permitting for the Replacement of Pillar Point Harbor Docks D, G, F and E.
Design, Engineering, and Permitting of Johnson Pier Reconfiguration, H-Dock & Fuel Dock Replacement.
Pillar Point Harbor Fuel Pier Repairs
Pillar Point Harbor Parking Lot Improvements
Pillar Point Harbor Launch Ramp Restroom/ Boat Wash
Pillar Point Habitat Restoration
Pillar Point Coastal Trail Improvement
Signage/Wayfinding Program
Shoreline Rock Slope Protection Project
Approved structural study of the Pilings of Johnson Pier. Study showed pier to be structurally sound.