Greetings!
I am pleased to have compiled and published the Fiscal Year 2020-21 Significant Citywide Accomplishments for the City of Pacifica. This list of notable accomplishments reflect the City’s progress on the City Council’s Goals and Priorities, as well as many of the day-to-day City programs and services. It’s a great insight into the breadth and depth of issues, projects, programs, and services the City delivers, and the commitment and hard work of all City Employees and City Council and Committee/Commission members. I hope you’re able to take a moment to peruse this list.
Sincerely,
Kevin Woodhouse
City Manager
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Stay Updated with the latest
San Mateo County Health News
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Need a flu shot? Click here to find a free flu clinic in San Mateo County.
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Halloween Walk Thru Event is Cancelled |
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The Halloween Walk Thru, originally scheduled for October 23, will not happen this year due to unfavorable weather conditions. |
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Rain Gardens 101 -
Webinar on October 23
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Interested in building a rain garden in your yard but don’t know where to start? Join @flowstobay on October 23 for a free online workshop to get the basics of rain garden design, implementation, and maintenance! Plus, one lucky attendee will win a $100 gift card to their choice of Home Depot, Hassett Ace Hardware, or Lyngso Garden Materials.
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Saving Energy at Home -
Workshop Series Starting October 26
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Want to save energy and money at home but don’t know where to start? The Bay Area Regional Energy Network (BayREN) is hosting a series of free informational sessions for all Bay Area residents to learn about how energy bills are changing and what energy-saving programs and resources are available to residents.
Homeowners and renters will hear about how best to address energy use in the home and learn about programs from PG&E, local electricity providers and community organizations that provide assistance and incentives to make their homes healthier, safer, more comfortable, all while saving money in the process.
Join BayREN on any of the following dates to get the answers to your questions.
English: October 26, 5:30-6:30 pm
Cantonese: October 27, 5:30-6:30 pm
Mandarin: November 2, 5:30-6:30 pm
Spanish: November 3, 5:30-6:30 pm
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Let's Talk Housing on October 27 |
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Residents and community stakeholders are encouraged to attend a webinar and discussion series to understand why housing matters in San Mateo County. Attending this discussion series is a great way to get involved early for the upcoming Housing Element Update.
The next session on Housing and Racial Equity is on October 27, please register here.
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Second Unit (ADU) Webinar on October 28 |
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Ever been interested in building a second unit/ADU? Now is your chance to learn about the process, rules, and resources for your second unit project! Learn more on October 28th from 6:30-8 PM at a free educational webinar for homeowners.
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Comment on SamTrans Proposed
Route Changes before November 3
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SamTrans is recommending changes to bus routes.
The new bus system is designed to (1) Prioritize Equity - prioritize buses to high-need communities from underused and duplicate routes; (2) Improve Efficiency – create faster, reliable service through more direct and consolidated routes; and (3) Expand Connections – provide expanded all-day service, and more service to transit hubs and job centers
SamTrans needs to hear from you. Please go to reimaginesamtrans.com or call 1-800- 660-4287 by November 8 to learn about the changes.
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Pacifica School District Workforce Housing Project - Informational Session on November 4 |
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The Pacifica School District and City of Pacifica will host a joint meeting on the School District’s proposed Workforce Housing Project located at 930 Oddstad Boulevard which is under review by the City.
The meeting will be held at 6 PM on Thursday, November 4, and will be comprised of two parts:
Part 1 – Information session hosted by the Pacifica School District about the proposed project which includes 70 residential units and maintenance of playing fields accessible to the community.
Part 2 – Environmental Impact Report (EIR) scoping meeting hosted by the City of Pacifica on the environmental review process and how the public can get involved.
No registration is required. Please note the options to join the meeting, below:
Option 2: Join by phone: US: (669) 900-6833, Webinar ID: 831 3077 8540
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Renew Your Business Licenses |
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All City of Pacifica business licenses are expiring on October 31.
Click here to apply for a new business license or renew your current license. |
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Financing Options Available to Build an ADU |
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The California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) recently launched a state program that offers grants of up to $25,000 for low and moderate income homeowners to construct an Accessory Dwelling Unit, or "ADU," ( full details here). The path to access the grant requires that the homeowner get a construction or renovation loan with a CalHFA-approved lender that has also opted into the ADU grant program (a list of such lenders is on the CalHFA website).
If you are interested in learning more, visit www.calhfa.ca.gov or call 877-9-CALHFA (877-922-5432). |
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Peninsula Clean Energy 2020 Community Benefits Summary for Pacifica |
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Pacifica is part of Peninsula Clean Energy (PCE) , San Mateo County's electricity provider that offers a choice for electricity with higher renewable energy content than PG&E. Through PCE, Pacifica residents and businesses are helping the environment while saving money. PCE helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions by providing clean energy principally from wind, solar and hydro resources, all at competitive rates.
Click here to see Pacifica's Community Impact Report for 2020. |
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Join the Ohlone-Portola
Heritage Hike on November 6
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To commemorate the First Contact Between Two Cultures and the Portolá Expeditions sighting of San Francisco Bay, on November 6 there will be a Heritage Hike event which will include a ribbon cutting ceremony for the newly named Ahni Trail. For more information, see the flyer below or contact the Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Department at (650) 738-7378. |
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Arbor Day Celebration on November 13 - Register Now to Plant a Tree! |
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Celebrate Arbor Day with Tree City Pacifica on November 13. There will be an event at Fairmont Part and Recreation Center (access via Parkview Circle). If you would like to plant a tree, please email treecitypacifica@gmail.com or call (650) 303-1841. Trees will be assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis. At the November 13 event, the Mayor will present and dedicate the COVID Memorial Grove.
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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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Click on the meeting link for the agenda and information how to join the meeting virtually via Zoom.
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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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