The City is seeking applications for numerous City Council-appointed Commission and Committee positions for the Economic Development Committee, Emergency Preparedness & Safety Commission, and the Parks, Beaches, & Recreation Commission. Participation in a Commission or Committee is a great way to get involved in important issues in Pacifica and help make a difference. Please consider applying, or pass along to anyone who may be interested. The application deadline is Tuesday, October 5. More information at the above link.

At their meeting on Monday, September 27, the City Council will discuss numerous important topics, agenda link here. Also, there will be an important multi-Commission/Committee meeting on Tuesday, September 28, agenda here, at which the Planning Commission, Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission, and Beautification Advisory Committee will give input on work underway to update/revise the City’s Heritage Tree Ordinance.

Kevin Woodhouse

City Manager

Read up on the latest county updates from the Health Officer on the San Mateo County Public Health website.

Small businesses owners in Sharp Park are gathering to host a small business weekend! Come on out this weekend, September 24/25/26, and cruise the neighborhood! More than 20 #SharpParkSmallBiz will be taking part with sales, specials, bands, food and more. Support your local businesses this weekend!

The application deadline to apply for a Committee/Commission position is extended to October 5. 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.

On Tuesday, September 28, starting at 6:00 pm, the City of Pacifica will hold a Joint Study Session with the Planning Commission, Park, Beaches, and Recreation Commission, and the Beautification Advisory Committee regarding the Heritage Tree Ordinance Update. The purpose of the meeting is to receive an informational report regarding the Heritage Tree Ordinance update and provide input/comments to City staff. Everyone is welcome to attend and participate.

Click here for the Agenda and information how to join the virtual meeting.

Residents and community stakeholders are encouraged to attend a four-part webinar and discussion series to understand why housing matters. The workshop topics and dates are listed in the flier above. To register for these events, please visit www.letstalkhousing.org/events.

This year, all jurisdictions in San Mateo County – cities, towns and the county – are updating their Housing Element, a plan for all the housing needed in every community. "Lets Talk Housing - San Mateo County" is a collaborative outreach effort of all the jurisdictions in San Mateo County. All housing staff from every city and town, along with the county, are working together to increase awareness of and participation in the Housing Element Update process. The goal is to make sure everyone is involved in shaping our shared future.

Register for the webinar and discussion series here.

Register for a free Online Disaster Preparedness Class. September is National Preparedness Month. Take this free 90 minute online class on September 28 about earthquake and disaster preparedness presented by the Pacifica Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). Learn how to prepare for local natural hazards, how to register for local alert notifications on your mobile device, how to create a go-bag, and create a family evacuation plan. 

Click here to register for the webinar.

The FY 2020-21 & FY 2021-22 Pavement Resurfacing Project resurfaced approximately 11 miles (64 street sections) of City pavement. See the before and after pictures, above! The project follows the Council approved 5-year Street Maintenance Program where the scope included roadway cape seals, double slurry seals, slurry seals, asphalt concrete and microsurfacing base repair and pavement striping and markings. The City would like to thank all the residents for their patience, cooperation, and for accommodating our project to improve the City’s streets. Click here to learn more.

The City has launched a new series of fact sheets, called "Pacifica Direct," that will help explain various important topics that the City receives numerous questions on. These fact sheets help explain certain basic information to the public, and in them you will find answers to commonly asked questions. The first two editions about the Hillside Preservation District (HPD) and Development Review Process are provided above. Both of these fact sheets can be found on the Planning Department's webpage.

You may have noticed pavement markings on a few roads in Pacifica similar to the photo shown above with a bicyclist painted on the street, with the word "BLVD." These markings are to indicate designated bicycle boulevard roads within the City. In February of 2020, the City adopted a new bicycle and pedestrian master plan that delineates the approved bicycle network on City roads. Bicycle boulevards are generally on residential roads that are connecter routes throughout Pacifica, but do not have the width required for full bicycle lanes. The markings act as a reminder to share the road and to be alert for bicyclists along this route. We hope this increased alertness will encourage residents to bicycle more and for drivers to be more cognizant along these roads.

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!

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! 

Click here to view the full For the Record post.

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