Posted by Martin Anaya on February 1, 2024 at 6:29pm
On January 20th, 2024, at the Sharp Park Golf Course, the Pacifica Democrats Club hosted an election forum for California Assembly District 23 and the Pacifica Measure G.
Present were candidate Lydia Kou and incumbent Marc Berman. Also present was candidate Gus Mattammal of the Mid Coast Council. Gus however, did not participate in the forum as he is a Republican, and Democrat club rules provide that only Democrats can participate in the forum.
The forum was taped for broadcast and will premiere on PCT channel 26 and 27 Comcast on February 16h at 7 pm.
the public is invited to tune in on Comcast or at the PCT website by clicking the live stream button.
For questions or other election information, call PCT at 650.355.8000.
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
Posted by Martin Anaya on October 9, 2023 at 3:00pm
39th ANNUAL COASTAL CLEAN UP
The above video is a three-and-a-half-minute synopsis of the Coastal Cleanup Day, cleaning our beaches and raising awareness of the need for clean beaches and ocean habitats.
Special speakers include county supervisor Ray Mueller and local reps for congresswoman Anna Eshoo and Gianna Franco of KPIX channel 5. Look for more videos like this and support PCT at www.PacificCoast.tv
Recently the Pacifica Historical Society embarked on the huge undertaking of moving one of the historic Ocean Shore rail cars to its permanent home on Fancisco blvd. near the Little Brown Church.
Please watch the above video for all the exciting moments.
Spring is right around the corner so if you are looking for a new place to explore, check out Mori Point.
Mori Point is located in Pacfica down the coast next to San Francisco, showcasing stunning views of the coast and beautiful flowers. It is a great place to enjoy the sunset or simply watch the waves of the Pacific washing onto the shores. Mori Point also features a hiking trail calledPeak Loop Trail where visitors can see the restored native plants and wildlife. On a clear sunny day, visitors can also see the Golden Gate Bridge at the peak overlooking Pacifica. At the end of the trail, you can walk down Sharp Park Beach to enjoy the scenery.
Mori Point won’t be what it is today without its community involvement. Proposals in the past were unsuccessful as Pacifica residents opposed the idea of a casino or a hotel being built. With community involvement and restoration, the site now displays freshwater ponds featuring California red-legged frogs and San Francisco garter snakes that are currently endangered species.
NPS / Kirke Wrench
If you are interested to visit Mori Point, parking is available at Mori Point Road and Bradford Way. With strong winds at the coast, dress accordingly. More Info HERE
Come visit Pillar Point Harbor! There are many fun activities and things to do. Maybe go catch some fish, and have fun kayaking. You may even see some wildlife! Pillar Point Harbor brims with delightful eateries that dish up local seafood and inspiring waterfront views. Shop till you drop at some of the quaint shops of Harbor Village. Whether you are looking for a stroll along the beach, the thrill of a boating expedition, or an evening of fresh seafood right off the docks; Pillar Point Harbor has something for everybody! More Info HERE
Posted by Martin Anaya on January 31, 2023 at 8:00am
MAKE IT MAIN STREET
Downtown Half Moon Bay comes to life on the first Thursday of every month!
Make It Main Streetis a new collaborative community event taking place in Downtown Half Moon Bay on the first Thursday of each month. The event will bring together artists, musicians, and other performers to celebrate local arts and culture and to support the businesses in downtown Half Moon Bay.
When: Feb 22 to April 27th Where:Main Street in Half Moon Bay
The event is designed to bring locals and visitors alike to Downtown Half Moon Bay for a chance to experience the best of our Coastside community.
Musicianswill be performing along the 300-600 blocks (between Mill Street and Correas Street). ASpeaker's Spacewill be set up in Mac Dutra Park with poetry, Oddfellows Hall will host a localshort film, and aCoastside Makers' Marketplacewill be set up at Kelly Ave and Main Street. In addition,local artisanswill demonstrate skills such as glass blowing, pottery, and guitar making on the 600 block.
We all know someone who has been affected by the current housing crisis. Too many neighbors, childhood friends, teachers, and other people important to us have left our Pacifica community due to limited housing options and high housing costs.
The City of Pacifica's Planning Department is leading an update to the Housing Element of the City’s General Plan to help address these issues.
The Housing Element will plan for more housing in Pacifica for people at all income levels, and identify other steps the City can take to address housing affordability and access to quality housing.
Please join us and your neighbors at an upcoming community meeting to discuss where new housing should be located. We need your input on strategies the City can use to plan for nearly 2,000 new housing units over the next eight years. Visit PlanPacifica.org to learn more about the Housing Element update and to register for an upcoming community meeting.
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.
Valued community leader Lynn Adams, President of the Pacific Beach Coalition, shares her experience with PCT, and the importance of having community media in order to broadcast local events to the wider community.
Producer of the PCT podcast "Robby's World," Community Champion Robby Bancroft shares his support for Pacific Coast TV's mission, while envisioning a thriving future for community media.
Longtime Pacifica resident Diana Segur shares her thoughts on how PCT is a valuable asset to the coastside community through broadcasting local events that are important to her.
Posted by Martin Anaya on October 3, 2022 at 11:02am
The above video highlights Surf Camp Pacifica, a fabulous organization teaching kids the joy of surfing and the value of beach conservation.
This segment was produced by the interns of Pacific Coast TV as part of the show COAST LIFE, which explores the lure and lore of our fabulous coastside. The video actually won a coveted WAVE award from the Alliance For Community Media given for access video excellence. Enjoy!
