The deadline for submitting applications for several City Council-appointed Commission and Committee positions – Economic Development Committee, Emergency Preparedness & Safety Commission, and the Parks, Beaches, & Recreation Commission – is coming up on Tuesday, October 5. 

As a reminder about the many City Council priorities that are underway this year and the description and timeline for these priorities, please see the workplans for the Council-adopted priorities.

Kevin Woodhouse

City Manager

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

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

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.

October 3rd through the 9th is Fire Prevention Week and North County Fire reminds you to register for SMC Alert so that you can receive emergency notifications in Pacifica. And remember to stay one step ahead with Zonehaven by knowing your evacuation zone in the event of a wildfire or emergency situation. This year's Fire Prevention Week theme is "Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety!" Review a Fire Safety Tip Sheet and other safety material at northcountyfire.org.

You can help shape the future of San Mateo County. Right now, a volunteer commission – the 2021 Supervisorial District Lines Advisory Commission – is gathering ideas on how to draw maps for each of the County’s five supervisorial districts. The process is called redistricting.

Ideas and input from residents help ensure the districts reflect both population changes based on the 2020 Census and “communities of interest.” State law defines a community of interest as “a population that shares common social or economic interests that should be included within a single supervisorial district for purposes of its effective and fair representation.” Keeping communities of interest together as much as possible is a goal of this process.

Take a survey to tell the Advisory Commission about a Community of Interest.

Used electric vehicle (EV) owners already save money on fueling and maintenance costs. Peninsula Clean Energy is now offering immediate savings at the time of purchase for used EVs through this rebate program. Apply at www.peninsulacleanenergy.com/usedev.

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! 

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