Greetings!
March 14th was the first in-person City Council meeting in two years due to the pandemic! A new “phone in for public comment” pilot was tested, and it went smoothly, with a handful of residents calling in to offer their comments while watching the stream of the meeting remotely. 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.
The City is recruiting volunteers for its amazing Meals on Wheels program that delivers meals to homebound seniors. Please consider this opportunity if you’re looking for a way to connect and help seniors in need in Pacifica.
Sincerely,
Kevin Woodhouse
City Manager
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Phone In for Public Comment at Meetings |
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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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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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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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Tsunami Preparedness Week in March 21-25. 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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Economic Development COVID Relief Grant Availability for Small Businesses |
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California’s Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA), part of the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz), announced new grant funding to benefit microbusinesses in San Mateo County. The first-round deadline to apply is Monday, April 11, 2022. To receive this grant you must:
- Have a business located in San Mateo County
- The business must have started before December 31, 2019
- The business must have been the main source of the business owner’s income in 2019
- The business must be legally operating (i.e. paying sales tax, registered with the state as appropriate)
- The business must have fewer than 5 employees (in 2019, 2020 and now)
- Have gross revenues (sales) under $50,000 in 2019 taxable year
- Demonstrate at least a 10% decrease in revenues from 2019 to 2020.
- Not have received the California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant. If you received PPP, EIDL or any county grant, you are still eligible, if you meet the other criteria.
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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.
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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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Revised Sewer Rate Notice of Public Hearing -
New Council Public Hearing Date 5/9/22
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A new Public Hearing notice will be 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.
More information about the Wastewater Rate Study, including a Frequently Asked Questions and the revised Notice of Public Hearing, can be found here.
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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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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