Greetings!
As a last minute reminder, the City Council’s Annual Goal Setting Workshop is tomorrow, Saturday March 26, 9:00 a.m. at the Community Center. This is an in-person workshop only, and is not filmed for television or streaming. The Council will be reviewing the status of current goals and priorities, and discussing goals and priorities for the upcoming 2022-23 fiscal year.
Sincerely,
Kevin Woodhouse
City Manager
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Phone In for Public Comment at Monday's
City Council Meeting
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A new “phone in for public comment” pilot is being tested. See the City Council Meeting Agendas webpage, or below, in case you want to choose this participation option for a future regular City Council meeting. Please note that alternative platforms provided for participation in the meeting are subject to underlying technology functionality and may be modified or interrupted at any time without notice.
Click here for the City Council Meeting Agenda on March 28.
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Pacifica's Reverse Egg Hunt! |
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Can you believe it’s been a whole year since we last saw the spring bunny here in Pacifica? He’s missed all of you, and he’ll be coming around town with a few friends starting at 3:00 on Saturday, April 16 to wish everyone a happy Spring! Make sure that you and your family are ready to greet the bunny with egg posters, costumes, or anything else you want to share to help inspire the Spring joy that the bunny has come to share with you. We will be posting a link on our city website, Facebook, and Nextdoor on the day of the reverse egg hunt so that you can follow the bunny in real time as he visits everyone!
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Historical Society Event on March 27
at the Pacifica Coastside Museum
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The Pacifica Historical Society has an upcoming event on Sunday, March 27 at 4:00 PM at the Pacifica Coastside Museum.
Click here for more details.
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Please Remember to
Drive Carefully When Foggy
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The Pacifica Police Department has some safety tips about driving in foggy conditions. Considering it’s almost impossible to see the road ahead of you if it’s foggy out, you shouldn’t drive the same as you would during a clear day. Slow down and adjust your speed so you can react to what’s in front of you.
Driving in fog can be just as dangerous as driving in rain or snow, so make sure you know how to drive correctly in it to avoid an accident. Slow down (yes, we already mentioned that) and allow extra time to reach your destination. Make your vehicle visible to others both ahead of you and behind you by using your low-beam headlights, and make sure your taillights will also be on. Use fog lights if you have them.
Never use your high-beam lights in the fog; this is a common mistake. Using high beam lights causes glare, making it more difficult for you to see what’s ahead of you on the road. Leave plenty of distance between you and the vehicle in front of you to account for sudden stops or changes in the traffic pattern. Ensure you are staying in the proper lane and follow the lines on the road with your eyes. Help keep our roads safe. We want everyone to make it to their destination safely.
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Parks, Beaches, & Recreation
is Looking for Rec Leaders!
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It’s that time of year again, folks! We are gearing up for summer, and we’re on the lookout for enthusiastic staff ages 16 and up who want to gain valuable skills in recreation programming and create a summer kids will remember forever! If you have experience working with children and/or in a recreation setting, or are interested in working in this type of environment, you are highly encouraged to apply. We have positions available ranging from entry-level recreation leader all the way up to camp manager; so don’t be shy with those applications, we’d love to have someone like you on our staff. Must be 16 years of age or older to qualify. Please email hr@pacifica.gov if you have any questions. |
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Are You Prepared for a Tsunami? |
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Recent events remind us all we live, work and play in the tsunami hazard zone. The January 15 tsunami generated by the volcanic eruption off the island of Tonga. The anniversary of the magnitude 9.0 earthquake in Japan that generated a devastating tsunami on March 11, 2011. The magnitude 7.4 earthquake off the coast of Japan on Wednesday, March 16.
Throughout Tsunami Preparedness Week, we will post information daily to our sites on Nextdoor and Facebook featuring useful information, resources and strategies to help you and your family to be tsunami ready. Please share this information with family, friends and neighbors. Be informed. Be prepared. Have a plan.
You can also learn more about earthquake and tsunami hazards and preparedness by visiting the City's Natural Disasters webpage.
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Deadline Approaching on March 31 to
Apply for 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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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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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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The Quarry Reclamation Plan -
Submit Comments Before April 4
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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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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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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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