Greetings!
Sincerely,
Kevin Woodhouse
City Manager
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Revised Sewer Rate
Public Hearing Date is May 9
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The next Council Public Hearing Date on the Revised Sewer Rate is May 9, 2022. A new Public Hearing notice was mailed during the week of March 21, 2022 providing some additional and revised information and a new Public Hearing date of May 9, 2022 for discussion of City sewer rate increases.
At a publicized City Council meeting on February 15, 2022, Public Works discussed upcoming sewer rate changes with the City Council. 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).
Sewer service fee proceeds can only be used for wastewater purposes. 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 replacement of old Plant equipment (as the Plant is over 20 years old).
The CIP will also increase the number of projects 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.
The February 15, 2022 Council meeting can be viewed here, or on the video link below. T he City Council report from the meeting can be found, here. More information about the Wastewater Rate Study, including a Frequently Asked Questions and the revised Notice of Public Hearing, can be found at on the Wastewater Webpage.
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Pacifica Beautification Award |
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The City’s Beautification Advisory Committee is looking to recognize homeowners and businesses who show pride in their properties. The Pacifica Beautification Award for 2022 is ongoing throughout the year.
Members of the Beautification Advisory Committee will be on the lookout for these special homes and may even knock on your door to ask if they can nominate you! Please note these members can be identified by their yellow City of Pacifica Beautification Advisory Committee safety vest.
Pacificians- Show your Pride in your Community! We look forward to your submissions!
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Registration for Adventure Camp Opens April 7 |
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Adventure Camp registration is just around the corner! The Adventure Camp link on the apm.activecommunities.com/pacifica site will go live at 8:30am on Thursday, April 7. We are so excited to see your campers this Summer!
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Shop Pacifica Valentines Day Bonus
Gift Cards Are Expiring on April 30
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For residents who participated in the Shop Pacifica Valentines Day Promotion, please be sure to use your bonus gift card within the next month at participating Shop Pacifica locations. A friendly reminder, the bonus gift card will expire on 4/30/22.
To purchase a Shop Pacifica gift card please click here.
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Pacifica is Hiring Child Care Staff |
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The City of Pacifica is currently hiring part-time Child Care Aides and Child Care Associate Teachers. Click on the banner below or scan the QR code for more information on how to apply. |
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Pacifica Special Needs Registry |
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The Pacifica Special Needs Registry is a tool to help quickly provide our police officers with information about our community members with special needs should they become lost, are found, or are in need of assistance. Parents and care providers may enroll a person of any age with any medical or mental health condition, or disability including, but not limited to Autism Spectrum Disorder, Alzheimer ’s disease, dementia, Bipolar Disorder, Down Syndrome, or epilepsy. For more information, visit
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License Your Pets, Please! |
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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. Animal 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 help provide shelter, food, and emergency medical care for lost pets. Pacifica Municipal Code section 6-1.204 requires dogs to be licensed.
Animal licenses are issued by the San Mateo County Health Department. License applications and renewals may be completed online, via mail or in person. For more information, please visit their site at smchealth.org/animallicensing.
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Phone In for Public Comment at a
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.
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Pacifica's Reverse Egg Hunt is on April 16 |
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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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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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Working Together to
End Homelessness on April 22
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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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The deadline is 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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