Greetings!
Mid-year updates for the City Council-adopted Priorities for Fiscal Year 2021-22 are provided here. In addition to the 17 Council Priorities, I’ve also provided updates for 33 other non-discretionary City priorities. This list of 50 priorities, on top of day-to-day City services and programs, constitutes a significant workload for the organization and signifies the dedication and focus of all City employees and the City Council in the City’s work to serve the Pacifica community. This update report is important background to the City Council’s upcoming Goal Setting workshop on March 25th and 26th for discussing priorities for Fiscal Year 2022-23. The Agenda and details for the goal-setting workshop will be posted by March 22nd.
Sincerely,
Kevin Woodhouse
City Manager
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Pacifica City Council to
Resume In-Person Meetings
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The next City Council meeting on Monday, March 14 will be the first meeting back to in-person at the City Council Chambers at 2212 Beach Boulevard since the beginning of COVID-19. The City will also be testing a pilot program for members of the public to be able to phone-in public comments in real-time during the meeting while watching the broadcast of the meeting on television or live-streamed on your computer. If you have questions about the return to in-person meetings, please contact the City Clerk's Office at (650)-738-7307 or email the City Clerk at scoffey@pacifica.gov.
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New Hours for Sharp Park Library |
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San Mateo County Libraries is delighted to announce an expansion of hours effective March 6. This marks a return to 7-day-a-week service for most locations, including City of Pacifica's Sharp Park Library located at 104 Hilton Way.
This means more accessible, equitable library hours for community members to enjoy. The Pacifica Sharp Park Library is now open Monday through Thursday from 10am - 8pm, and Friday through Sunday from 10am - 5pm. The Pacifica Sanchez Library branch is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12pm - 5pm, and Saturdays from 11am - 5pm.
Read the full Press Release, here.
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Calling for Meals on Wheels Volunteers |
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Senior Services is in need of volunteer Meals on Wheels drivers to deliver meals to our homebound clients. If you or someone you know would be interested in this very worthwhile cause please have them contact Christie Yeung, Community Services Coordinator, at 650-738-7350. |
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Working Together to End Homelessness |
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From the Office of Supervisor Don Horsley - 2022 is Our Year of Ending Homelessness Together in San Mateo County. Ending homelessness is the highest priority for the County of San Mateo and the Board of Supervisors, but we can’t do this alone. It will take everyone - cities, businesses, the faith community, non-profit organizations, service organizations and individual community members – to accomplish this goal.
Please watch this video invitation from County Manager Mike Callagy to join our first event, a virtual convening on April 22, 2022 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm where we will learn, discuss, and commit to ending homelessness. Registration and website information coming soon. |
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Online Bay Area Summer
Academy for High Schoolers
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Do you know high school students interested in how the Bay Area grapples with issues like environmental justice, housing and transportation equity, community health and social justice? Four regional government agencies are sponsoring an online Bay Area Summer Academy to provide insights into how regional governments address these issues and how the public, including students, can help advance equity across the Bay Area. Students from low-income households are encouraged to apply – the deadline is April 4, 2022.
Enrollment is limited, and selections will emphasize a diversity of perspectives from students across the Bay Area. Grade point averages are not considered. Participating agencies include the Bay Area Air Quality Management District, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, the Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC) and the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG).
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Wearing a Mask is Encouraged |
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In alignment with State guidelines, San Mateo County has lifted universal mask requirements for most indoor public settings. However, the City of Pacifica strongly recommends that when visiting a City facility to wear a mask regardless of vaccination status.
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COVID Testing Site at
1900 Francisco Boulevard
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On Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays from 8 AM to 8 PM, there will be a COVID-19 testing site located at 1900 Francisco Boulevard (on the City parking lot, south of the Little Brown Church). To find other testing sites in San Mateo County, visit www.smcgov.org/covid-19-testing. |
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Sewer Rate Discussion with City Council |
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At a publicized City Council meeting on February 15, 2022, Public Works discussed upcoming sewer rate changes with the City Council. A video recording of that meeting can be viewed here. Click here for the staff report.
At a publicized City Council meeting on February 15, 2022, Public Works discussed upcoming sewer rate changes with the City Council. A Public Hearing will be held on this issue on April 11, 2022 at a regularly scheduled City Council meeting and a public notice was sent to property owners related to the Public Hearing and rate changes on 2/25/22. The February 15th Council discussion included staff and consultant recommendations for a 3.5%/year sewer rate increase over the next 5-year period. This is lower than the previous 2017 5-year increases of 8% (3 yrs) and 7% (2 yrs). The 3.5% increases would begin in fiscal year 2022/23 and include costs to cover yearly inflation, operations, maintenance, debt service and the Wastewater Capital Improvement Program (CIP).
The increase would allow for a significant augmentation of the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for both the Calera Creek Water Recycling Plant (Plant) and the Collection System. This would include accelerating replacement of old Plant equipment (as the Plant is over 20 years old) and addressing the problem of stormwater/groundwater infiltrating into the older Collection System piping, which increases treatment costs and the possibility of Sanitary System Overflows (SSO) that are hazardous to the environment.
Should you have comments or questions, please direct these to Lisa Petersen, Pacifica Public Works Director, at lpetersen@pacifica.gov. |
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Senior Services Jewelry Making Class |
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Every Friday from 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM, head over to the Pacifica Community Center to join Pacifica Senior Services Jewelry Making Class! You and your friends are the Jewelry designers. Choose from a huge variety of gemstone beads and design your own unique earrings, bracelets (stretch or clasp), anklets, necklaces, and so much more! A guaranteed good time using your creativity and yes, you ARE creative! The possibilities are endless. |
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New Shows Have Opened at
The Sanchez Art Center
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The work of sculpture and assemblage artists Robert Haemmerling and Dave Yoas will be presented in the Main Gallery in a duo show titled The Tin Men, curated by Jerry Ross Barrish. The East Gallery show, Arbitrary and Capricious, will share works by Tangerine Arts, a group of women artists who meet for camaraderie, and to share resources, ideas and artwork. In West Gallery the Art Guild of Pacifica presents a group show titled Little Things. On Sunday, March 13, at 3:00 pm, Tangerine Arts will hold a gallery walk and talk. The closing artists and curator talk for the Main Gallery will be held on the last day of the shows, Sunday, March 20, at 3:30 pm. The Sanchez Art Center is located at 1220 Linda Mar Blvd, Pacifica, CA. Gallery hours are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 1 to 5 pm, and by appointment.
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The Quarry Reclamation Plan |
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Starting February 16 through April 4, the public is invited to review the draft environmental impact report (DEIR) to evaluate the potential environmental impacts of the proposed Quarry Reclamation Plan. The DEIR is available for a 45-day public review and comment period as indicated in the Notice of Availability. Please send your written comments no later than 5:00 PM on April 4, 2022, to the following address:
Christian Murdock, AICP, Deputy Director of Planning
City of Pacifica Planning Department
540 Crespi Drive, Pacifica, California 94044
The City will provide notices as required by law prior to any public meeting or hearing on these items. The DEIR and Quarry Reclamation Project details are available for review online here.
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Join the Citizen's Advisory Committee |
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Be a part of bringing the benefits of clean energy to your community! Peninsula Clean Energy is recruiting members for our Citizens Advisory Committee. Serving as liaisons to the community, Citizens Advisory Committee members contribute to Peninsula Clean Energy’s mission of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by expanding access to sustainable and affordable energy solutions. Individuals who live or work in San Mateo County or the City of Los Banos are eligible to apply.
Learn more and apply by March 31, 2022 here.
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California’s first-in-the-nation earthquake alert system, MyShake App, announced new functionality to better serve Californians and keep surrounding communities safe. Read more about why the MyShake app is important and how to get this free app, here. |
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Senior Services Offers Many
Different Classes to Choose From!
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Pacifica Senior Services offers a wide array of classes, activities and groups for seniors to participate in Monday thru Friday. Classes run continuously throughout the year and are instructed by volunteers or self-directed by students. Visit the Pacifica Community Center at 540 Crespi Drive to attend any of the classes offered in the schedule, here.
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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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