Greetings!
Although it’s only been two months into the new fiscal year 2021-22, the City has been busy making good progress on the 17 Priority projects adopted by the City Council for this year, the more than 30 priorities continuing from previous years or which are legally required, as well as the day-to-day programs and services the City provides. As has been the City’s practice, detailed Workplans for the 17 Council Priorities are developed and available to the public to understand the scope and estimated timing of these priorities. And as my cover memo to the workplans indicates, this over brimming workload signifies the dedication and commitment of all City employees and the City Council to working diligently and tirelessly in service to the Pacifica community. It’s going to be another exciting and productive year for the City!
A couple date reminders: This upcoming Tuesday, September 7, is the deadline for the latest round of SMC Strong small business grants. Also, the Rancho Day Fiesta at the Sanchez Adobe Historic Site, which this year will feature the opening of the new Interpretive Center, is scheduled for Saturday, September 18, noon to 4:00 p.m.
I wish everyone a relaxing and safe Labor Day weekend!
Sincerely,
Kevin Woodhouse
City Manager
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Stay Updated with the latest
San Mateo County Health News
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given full approval of the Pfizer vaccine following many months of emergency use authorization. Read up on the latest county updates in the August 31 Health Officer message on the San Mateo County Public Health website.
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COVID-19 Vaccination Information |
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San Mateo County Health operates or supports clinics that administer the COVID-19 vaccine. All clinics are open to residents who live or work in San Mateo County. Find a walk-in clinic today by going to myturn.ca.gov. |
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In need of Rent Relief due to COVID-19? |
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If you need help paying for past due rent or utilities, you may be eligible for the CA COVID-19 Rent Relief program. Check eligibility and apply for immediate relief at HousingIsKey.com or call 833-430-2122.
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LOCAL & REGIONAL - NEW UPDATES |
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Rancho Day Fiesta is on September 18 |
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On Saturday, September 18 from noon to 4:00PM, The Sánchez Adobe Adobe Docents invite visitors to experience life in the 1840s. This family day will focus on what life was like on a rancho in Mexican California.
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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. Come join our City Team! |
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Apply by September 24 for a seat on a
Pacifica Commission or Committee
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Interested Pacifica residents should a pply by September 24 to one of the vacancies in one of Pacifica's Commission & Committee Openings. The City of Pacifica is now recruiting citizens for the following Committees and Commissions: Economic Development Committee, Emergency Preparedness & Safety Commission and Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission. Please see the Committees and Commissions page for Recruitment Notices and Application Forms.
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North County Fire Authority Safety Reminder
to Take Steps to Reduce Falls
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Read more about fall prevention on the North County Fire Authority website. |
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Please Provide Your Feedback on the Recently Completed "Splash of Color" Mural!
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The “Splash of Color” mural project on Oceana Boulevard, next to Oceana Market, is now complete! Hopefully you've had a chance to go by to see it.
Please complete a feedback form which helps the artists, Lauren Wu and Annie Phillips, show the impact of their mural on our community. Community members joined together to celebrate their work, vision and creation at the unveiling on August 21. A video of the unveiling is available on YouTube.
Provide feedback on the mural project here.
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Residential Electric Customers in San Mateo County will Transition to Time-of-Use Rate |
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On September 1 Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and Peninsula Clean Energy (PCE) will begin transitioning residential electric customers in San Mateo County to the Time-of-Use (peak pricing 4PM-9PM daily) rate plan. This rate features lower prices for electricity for 19 hours a day and higher prices from 4PM-9PM, every day, seven days a week. The prices are lower when demand is lower and renewable energy is more readily available. Customers on this Time-of-Use rate plan are encouraged to shift and reduce usage during the peak demand time between 4PM-9PM each day.
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Grant Opportunity for Small Businesses -
Apply Now!
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The Small Business Grant Program will provide grants of up to $10,000 to each qualifying establishment to offset losses in revenue and past debt due to the COVID-19 pandemic state shutdown orders beginning in March 2020, ensure continued operation, and assist in covering current business operating expenses. The City is working with SAMCEEDA to provide matching funds to sponsor additional grant allocation to Pacifica’s small businesses in need.
Application Portal Opened: Monday, August 16, 2021 at 8:00am
Application Portal Closes: Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at 5:00pm
Click here to apply for this grant opportunity. |
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Survey and Grant Matching/Pre-Application
for San Mateo County Businesses
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- Provide the County and its community partners the information needed to ensure they provide the best quality to the small business on the Peninsula;
- Help the County and its partners best understand which grants their business may qualify for and to provide the highest level of assistance in applying for available grants; and
- Proactively match small businesses with existing and future grants.
Click here to take the survey and we encourage you to please share with the small businesses in the community. |
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Civic Center Services & Senior Services
Now Open to the Public at the
Pacifica Community Center!
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We are excited to announce that Civic Center Services and Senior Services is now open for in-person visits at the Pacifica Community Center! No appointments needed.
When visiting the Community Center, please remember to wear a face covering. The temporary move to the Community Center is part of the overall Civic Center Campus Facilities Project. We look forward to welcoming you at our new location!
The Pacifica Community Center is located at 540 Crespi Drive.
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Please Remember to License Your Dogs |
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License, please! Dog licensing is required in all cities, towns and unincorporated areas of San Mateo County. The process may be completed online, through the mail, or at three locations in the County.
The best protection for your pets is licensing and vaccinating against rabies. Licensing your pets is the quickest way to be reunited if they get lost or injured. The County maintains a tracking system of licensed animals in case of a bite or rabies exposure.
Licensing also increases the likelihood of finding an aggressive animal or an animal that has been exposed to rabies, and that helps to reduce the number of people who must receive the post-exposure rabies vaccine after a bite.
Licensing is easy and affordable and the fees also help provide shelter, food, and emergency medical care for lost pets.
For more information use the link below and visit the animal licensing webpage.
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September 14 Gubernatorial Recall Election Ballot Drop Box Locations |
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The next election is scheduled for September 14, 2021 for the California Gubernatorial Recall Election. For this upcoming election, all Counties will mail every active registered voter a vote-by-mail ballot starting August 12, 2021. Ballot Drop Boxes are opened to receive ballots for this election from August 12, 2021 through 8:00 PM on Election Day, September 14, 2021.
There are two external Ballot Drop Box locations in Pacifica – one at the entrance to the Pacifica Community Center at 540 Crespi Drive and one at 170 Santa Maria Avenue (former City Hall). The two Pacifica ballot drop box locations are serviced directly by the San Mateo County Elections Office and offer a secure and convenient voting option to Pacifica residents. Visit www.smcvote.org for more information about this election. #PacificaVotes
(Please note that the former City Hall building at 170 Santa Maria Avenue is permanently closed and Civic Center operations have moved temporarily to the Pacifica Community Center at 540 Crespi Drive as detailed in the Civic Center Campus Facilities Project www.cityofpacifica.org/cccfp.)
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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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Register for San Mateo County Alerts
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Notification of Pavement Work |
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Read the Notification of Pavement Work here. The FY 2020-21 & FY 2021-22 Pavement Resurfacing Project will resurface approximately 11 miles (64 street sections) of City pavement and follows the Council approved 5-year Street Maintenance Program. Impacted residents have been notified and will be notified again two weeks and then 3 days prior to the start of work. The area for this project and the City’s 5-year Street Maintenance Plan can be viewed on the Department of Public Works City's Streets Maintenance Program webpage. The project is generally within the northwest Linda Mar area with several streets in Park Pacifica. |
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Learn more about the Tree Ordinance Update |
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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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9/8 Library Advisory Committee Meeting is Cancelled.
FUTURE MEETINGS:
City Council & Planning Commission
- Meetings are scheduled for essential business items only. Further updates will be provided.
Other Committees & Commissions
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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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