Posted by Martin Anaya on February 1, 2024 at 7:00pm
For local public safety concerns, the Pacifica Municipal Pier will remain closed until February 14th, 2024. High tides unfortunately damaged a large portion of our beloved pier.
The City's Public Works Engineering Division Works determined that the damage was too detrimental to open any sooner. Stay tuned for more updates as they become avalible!
The video above will provide some factual information about Pacifica’s Budget, Measure Y, and the upcoming Municipal Election on Nov 8.
This information, and more, is available on the City’s website at cityofpacifica.org
First, some budget information:
•Pacifica has a $47 Million dollar General Fund annual budget that funds most of the city’s day-to-day general services, such as Police, Fire, Public Works, Parks Beaches & Recreation, Planning, and Administration
•86% of this funding is spent on the personnel (65%) or contract services (21%) that provide these day-to-day general services.
•70% of this funding comes from taxes such as property tax, sales tax, hotel tax, utility tax, business license tax, cannabis tax and more
•But as this chart of revenues and expenditures shows, the rising cost of providing general services is currently projected to outpace revenues by approximately $2.7 million dollars per year into the future
•This is known as a structural budget deficit, and presents a financial challenge in sustaining the City’s current level of essential services into the future.
In response to the budget challenges just summarized, and following community input on City priorities, in June the City Council unanimously approved placing Measure Y on the November 8, 2022 ballot to address community priorities such as public safety, jobs and business attraction, and protecting local resources, parks, and beaches, and maintaining fiscal stability by generating locally controlled funding that will stay in Pacifica and cannot be taken by the State.
Here’s the official Measure Y Ballot Question.
In summary, Measure Y, if passed by the voters, would establish a ½ cent sales tax, called a transactions and use tax, and would generate approximately $2.6 million annually for 9 years, for general government use to maintain vital services such as:
Police, fire, medical 911 emergency response, keeping pollution and trash off beaches, attracting and retaining jobs and businesses, street paving, storm drain maintenance to prevent flooding, and preventing coastal erosion. Measure Y funding would be subject to regular financial audits and independent citizens’ oversight.
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Pacific Coast TV covered the Cabrillo School 8th Grade Graduation ceremony which was held at Terra Nova High School on June 8th, 2022. PCT is always grateful to document the Cabrillo Graduations as we witness the new Pacifica generation move into High School. Congrats Class of 2022!!!
Posted by Martin Anaya on January 10, 2024 at 9:30am
FROM THE OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER DATED
DATED JANUARY 4rh 2024 (Pacifica, CA) –
The Pacifica Pier will be closed for 3 weeks from January 5th, 2024, to January 26th, 2024.
On December 28, 2023, a combination of high tides and large waves damaged sections of the Pacifica Municipal Pier’s west-facing deck and concrete railing. The City’s Public Works Engineering Division and a structural engineering consultant assessed the damage and determined the Pier is unsafe for users and visitors until a structural assessment can be performed.
An expedited structural assessment of the Pier, development of the analysis, staff review, and finalization of the assessment is expected to be completed by January 25, 2024. Following the assessment, the City will determine if the Pier can be reopened.
Should you have any questions or concerns, you can contact the Department of Public Works Engineering Division at (650) 738-3767 or email engineering@pacifica.gov. Thank you for your cooperation, and your patience while the City works diligently to ensure the Pier is safe and can continue to be an important public amenity.
For updates on the Pacifica Pier, please visit: www.cityofpacifica.org/pier. STAFF CONTACT: Department of Public Works Engineering Division (650) 738-3767 engineering@pacifica.gov
Tune into Coast Life for an engaging talk show with two vibrant host that guide you through all things on the Coast side!
We introduce you to what is happening around the coastal cities of Half Moon Bay, San Francisco, Pacifica, Pescadero, Montara, San Mateo and many more communities around the bay. Some of the main annual events we cover are Fog Fest, the Pumpkin Festival, the Pescadero Arts and Fun Festival, and Telethon. Coast Life introduces you to a variety of events and attractions that may peak your interest and get you exploring!
With so much going on around the coast, you can tune into Coast Life to get an entertaining and informative window into the many activities and events near you!
Join our hosts in the episode as they dive into the World Dog Surfing Championships at our very own Linda Mar Beach in Pacifica. Featured dogs include: Abbie, last year’s champion and guinness world record surfing dog, Skyler who is really blowing up on the coastside with over 5,000 followers on instagram, and Derby who’s rad blue mohawk matches his dad’s! Your mouth will water when you get a chance to have a Taste of Pacifica where 25 local restaurants came together for one afternoon encouraging the community to support local businesses. You’ll have a chance to take a stroll down Santana Row and check Mimi Tran Designs. And don’t miss the Beautiful Brawlers, a boxing event that features amateur female boxers who really pack a punch!
Be sure to tune in because you won’t want to miss it!
It will premiere on Thursday, August 31st at 7pm.
Catch it on our station, channel 26 in Pacifica or channel 27 on the Coastside.