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COASTSIDE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT 766 MAIN STREET HALF MOON BAY, CA 94019 SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Thursday, February 17, 2022 - 1:30 p.m. AGENDA Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and in accordance with Assembly Bill 361, which modifies California Government Code Section 54953, the Boardroom will not be open to the public […]
Feb. 17th, 2022 by ZOOM- Earthquake & Tsunami Preparedness Class via Zoom. On January 15, 2022 the western coastline of the United States was under a Tsunami Advisory following a volcanic eruption off the coast of the Tonga Islands. According to NOAA, this was a rare event; with only about 5% of tsunamis generated by […]
Tues, February 22, 2:00 - 3:00 pm Are you passionate about transforming San Mateo County into a better place for all? Have you been thinking about running for the school board, city council, Board of Supervisors, or another office? Along with Leadership Council San Mateo County, Thrive invites you to hear the stories of local community members who […]
Agenda for Thurs. March 3rd, 2022 at 6:30pm by Zoom "Prohibitions. Class 3 electric bicycles may not be operated on any paved or unpaved path or trail including, but not limited to all portions of the California Coastal Trail, Naomi Patridge Trail and the Eastside Parallel Trail." "Exceptions. The operation of a motorized scooter is […]
Sea level rise in San Mateo County is exacerbating flooding and coastal erosion in the South Coast. Join the conversation to better understand future conditions and what we can do today to build community resilience. Explore our South Coast Sea Level Rise Story Map: qrco.de/SCslrSM Conversación Comunitaria sobre el Aumento del Nivel del Mar en […]
MARCH 15 (CITY COUNCIL) – PUBLIC HEARING #5, MAP ADOPTION & ELECTION SEQUENCING ORDINANCE APRIL 5 (CITY COUNCIL) – 2ND READING OF ORDINANCE ADOPTING MAP & ELECTION SEQUENCING APRIL 5 – FINAL COUNCIL MEETING FOR ADOPTION OF MAP City Seeking Input on Two Redistricting Maps During Regular City Council Meeting The City Council is considering two five-district maps […]
The City of Half Moon Bay is excited to announce the launch of the Crisis Assistance Response and Evaluation Services (CARES) pilot program. The City has contracted with a local nonprofit service provider, El Centro de Libertad, to pilot an alternative response to mental health-related 911 calls traditionally answered by fire, ambulance, or law enforcement. […]
2022 Listening Sessions Each year as part of its budgeting process, the City Council hosts listening sessions to hear directly from the people who live and work in Half Moon Bay and gain a broad range of community input on what people feel are the critical priorities the City should be focusing on. We will […]
Noticed on MARCH 9, 2022 by the Coastside County Water District NEW 75th Anniversary Logo When: Tuesday, March 24, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. Where: Virtual Meeting – Please find the link on the agenda posted on the District’s website. Ordinance Declaring a Water Shortage Emergency and Implementing Water Use Restrictions: Water Shortage Contingency Plan –Stage 2 […]
At its meeting Tuesday evening, the City Council voted to introduce an ordinance adopting Map 503b. The second reading of the ordinance will occur on April 5, 2022, ahead of the State’s deadline of April 17. This map will be used for City Council elections in Half Moon Bay for the next 10 years, at […]
Socially-Distanced, Outdoor Egg Hunt Saturday, April 9th At The Cunha Soccer Complex The Boys and Girls Club of the Coastside is thrilled to announce the return of a favorite community event: the Easter Egg Hunt! This year they will be replacing their traditional Egg Hunt with an outdoor, socially-distanced version at the Cunha Soccer […]
County of San Mateo Live Fire Training at Half Moon Bay Airport. Using only water and not fire retardants, County Airports staff and Oakland International Airport (OAK) firefighters will participate […]
Dear Community Partner, 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 […]
San Mateo County Planning Commissioner's meeting on Wednesday, April 27th, 2022 at 9:00am by Zoom. SAN MATEO COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING NO. 1720 Wednesday April 27, 2022 9:00 a.m. * […]
Connect the Coastside is Ready for Consideration! Thank you for your continued interested in Connect the Coastside (CTC or Plan). We’re excited to share that the County is in the […]
You’re invited to attend the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors District 3 Candidate Forum, Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. District 3 includes Half Moon Bay and the […]
The Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) The Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) consists of seven Half Moon Bay citizens who advise the City Council, Planning Commission, and the Parks and Recreation […]
New Meeting Date: On Tuesday, May 10 at 7:00pm, learn about the Quarry Park Master Plan and share your feedback at our community presentation held via Zoom. SIGN IN TO COMMUNITY PRESENTATION […]
VIDEO. From the City of Half Moon Bay City Council meeting on Tuesday, April 18th, 2022 at 7:00pm by Zoom. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sYWt5_tzNc?start=5105] Carter Park Staff Report from 4/19/2022 […]
Stay tuned for the next meeting date... San Mateo County Supervisor Horsley's Legislative Aide, Lena Silberman, reports. There was a miscommunication between Caltrans and San Mateo County Planning. SMCo Planning […]
On Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at 7:00pm, County Parks staff will present the Quarry Park Master Plan to the Midcoast Community Council (MCC). Quarry Park Master Plan Public Review Period. […]
MONDAY, JUNE 6, 2022 Beginning the week of June 6, San Mateo County Parks and the San Mateo Resource Conservation District will increase wildfire resiliency of Quarry Park and neighboring communities by treating up to 100 acres of dense fire fuels, including shrubs, small diameter trees, and hazardous trees, and creating a network of shaded fuel breaks […]
Conclusion of Elected Community Service Academy To continue its long-standing commitment to community engagement and education, Montara Water and Sanitary District (MWSD) initiated a three session Elected Community Service Academy […]
Come join the Coastside Fire Station #41 Grand Opening and the Half Moon Bay Volunteer Fire Department Father's Day Pancake Fundraiser Breakfast. Fire Engine Tours Silent Auction Meet Your Local […]
The San Mateo County Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Program is hosting a drop-off event in Half Moon Bay on Saturday, June 25, 2022. Make an Appointment Accepted items include cleaning products; […]
From the Midcoast Community Council (MCC). SPECIAL DATE: Tues. June 28, 2022, 6-7:30pm on Zoom At this meeting, the project team will present the results of a science-based assessment of […]
The City of Half Moon Bay has contracted with Innovate Concrete, Inc. to implement the Kelly Avenue Crosswalks Project. The project is located at and through the intersections of Kelly […]
The Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) meeting on Thursday, July 7th, 2022 @ 6:30pm - 8:00pm by Zoom. AGENDA 1. Update on the Operation of E-Bikes and Other Devices on Trails and Paths a. Speed Limits b. Signage c. Other 2. Update on Kelly Avenue Complete Streets Grant (OBAG 3) 3. Update on Other Recent Grant […]
The Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) The Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) consists of seven Half Moon Bay citizens who advise the City Council, Planning Commission, and the Parks and Recreation Commission. In the past, the Committee addressed the development, maintenance, and implementation of the City’s Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan and the Bicycle and Pedestrian Design Guidelines. As […]
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (MROSD, now named Midpen) offers design options for the Purisima-to-the-Sea Trail and Parking Area Project. They would also like your input on the Purisima Multimodal Access Study Project’s proposed strategies to promote greener modes of travel and better manage parking and visitation, which will inform the Purisima-to-the-Sea Trail parking area […]
Dear Friends, I'm hosting district events this year where I can talk directly with folks who live in our communities. In continuing the tradition of my predecessor's "Java with Jerry," […]
SR-1 Multi-Asset Roadway Rehabilitation Instructions for Joining Online Public Meeting – SR-1 Multi-Asset Roadway Rehabilitation When: Thursday, July 21, 2022 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Pacific Time Please click the […]
Beginning Monday, July 25, 2022, PG&E will begin work on the Highway 1 Utility Relocation Project. As a first step in the City’s Highway 1 North Safety and Operational Improvements […]
Network and Mingle With Your Coastside Neighbors! The City of Half Moon Bay encourages residents to host block parties on National Night Out, Tuesday, August 2, 2022. We'll help jump-start block parties […]
The Half Moon Bay City Council is scheduled to review the Smith Field Park Master Facilities Conceptual Plan at a Special City Council Meeting on Wednesday, August 3rd, 2022 at […]
AGENDA. The Granada Community Services District (GCSD) will be holding a special meeting on Thursday evening at 6:30 to review and vote on the proposed sewer fee increases. The link […]
NEW ZOOM LINK. Hello Everyone, Due to an Amazon Web Services issue, our current agenda website host Granicus, cannot be accessed. We want to ensure everyone has access to the […]
Come join us at Shamrock Ranch for a free community party and fundraiser to support efforts to preserve the southern hillsides of Pacifica. Featuring Live Music, Food, and a Raffle. […]
Rate Study Workshop with Raftelis Financial Consultants Inc. (attachment) Review Financial Model Discussion of potential options for a water rate increase Rate Study Presentation COASTSIDE COUNTY WATER […]
The Granada Community Services District (GCSD) has been working on a plan for a new park on the strip of land between Obispo Road and Highway 1 in El Granada […]
The Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) The Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) consists of seven Half Moon Bay citizens who advise the City Council, Planning Commission, and the Parks and Recreation […]
Hello friends of the Resource Conservation District (RCD) and clean water, It’s that time of year again for our biggest volunteer water quality event. First Flush is the first big […]
Topic: Coastside Transportation Meeting - September 2022 Time: Sep 20, 2022 01:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Coastside Transportation Committee September 20, 2022, 1:00 pm Due to […]
Stay tuned for the musical lineup for the Summers End Music Festival... The City of Half Moon Bay Presents The Third Annual Summer’s End Music Festival! September 24th, […]
From One Shoreline: "Building Solutions for a Changing Climate" ~ San Mateo County Flood & Sea Level Rise Resiliency District. This meeting will be held remotely, with no physical meetinglocation, […]
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District's (MROSD or Midpen) Planning and Natural Resources Committee presents. Agenda and Zoom Link In-person at the Midpen Administrative Office – 5050 El Camino Real, […]
San Mateo County Planning Commission meeting on Wednesday, October 12th, 2022 at 9:00am by Zoom. Consideration of a Coastal Development Permit to install a Wireless Traffic Operation System at various […]
Consideration of an Agritourism Event Permit for the upcoming winter holiday tree season, November 20, 2022 – December 24, 2022. No operational changes are proposed from last season. Please direct […]
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, Midpen (or MROSD) is conducting a community engagement and public meeting process. Sign up below to stay informed about this project via email. Join […]
Brought to you by the City of Pacifica, the 2022 Halloween Spectacular is returning to the Community Center this year! Tickets are available now, so come by the Community Center to get your […]
Brought to you by the City of Pacifica, the 2022 Halloween Spectacular is returning to the Community Center this year! Tickets are available now, so come by the Community Center to get your […]
This repair is critical to the Coast Trail. Stay tuned for agenda and Zoom link. If the trail fails the detour will be a killer. DETOUR Overview DETOUR […]
The City of Half Moon Bay is excited to host its third annual Elections Night Out event. This year’s event will provide voters with the community environment of going to the polls […]
OWN VOICE. ~ InPerspective by Gregg Dieguez — The MCC will be holding a community Zoom workshop in collaboration with the County Department of Public Works on Tues. Nov. 1st @ 1:30. […]
On Zoom Tuesday, November 1, 7:00–8:30 P.M. On Tuesday, November 1 at 7:00 P.M. join us on Zoom for a virtual meeting to learn about the San Mateo County Parks Department’s […]
The Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) The Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) consists of seven Half Moon Bay citizens who advise the City Council, Planning Commission, and the Parks and Recreation […]
Join us for the upcoming Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Meeting on Thursday, November 3, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom. At this meeting there will be a discussion about […]
The City will be hosting a pop-up informational event at Frenchman’s Creek Park on Saturday, November 5 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. This is an additional opportunity for you to learn […]
Public Comment Opportunity. ZOOM. Viewing the meeting in real-time at: https://openspace.zoom.us/j/82664818496 or listening to the meeting by dialing (669) 900-6833 or (346) 248-7799 (Meeting ID 82664818496). The specific components of […]
Press Release: 10:00 p.m. on October 12, 2022 El Granada, CA – Please join Coastside Fire Protection District for an open house at Coastside Fire Station 41 in El Granada […]
MCC Special Meeting agenda for Wednesday, November 30, 2022, 7pm The meeting will be conducted remotely as a telephone and video conference via Zoom (link). There will be no public […]
The Montara Water and Sanitary District franchise agreement with Recology of the Coast requires the District to annually assess the solid waste disposal rates by January 1 in accordance with […]
On behalf of the State of California, we’re notifying you about CPUC’s upcoming public comment period. Please see the details below. NOTICE OF REMOTE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION HEARINGS FOR CALIFORNIA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISION’S RULEMAKING ON SERVICE QUALITY FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS […]
Agenda Parks and Recreation Commission Comprised of five individuals representing the community, appointed by the City Council. The Commission advises the Council on various policy issues and other matters […]
On behalf of the State of California, we’re notifying you about CPUC’s upcoming public comment period. Please see the details below. NOTICE OF REMOTE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION HEARINGS FOR CALIFORNIA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISION’S RULEMAKING ON SERVICE QUALITY FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS […]
Zoom Join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device: Please click this URL to join. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84989744003?pwd=M0RNeWdPMHo5aDEyNkFOalBtNzhWQT09 Passcode: 553189 Description Pillar Point Harbor Retail Center Redevelopment Project Community Workshop Or […]
PUBLIC SCOPING SESSION for the San Mateo County/Midpen Cypress Point Affordable Housing Community Environmental Impact Report. Cypress Point is a proposed 71-unit, 100% affordable family development on a 11.02- acre […]
Join us for a tour of the Quarry Park Shaded Fuel Break project, hosted by the Resource Conservation District and San Mateo County Parks. We will discuss wildfire fuels reduction […]
Learn about HIP Housing's nationally recognized Home Sharing Program for both renters and homeowners at the Half Moon Bay Library on Monday, December 19 at 6:00 p.m.! The Home Sharing Program uses […]
The pre-recorded Half Moon Bay 2022 State of the City Address will be shown during the December 20 City Council meeting on December 20 at 7 p.m., and then be available for […]
Special meeting of the Sewer Authority Mid-Coastside Directors on Wednesday, January 4th, 2023 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm, by Zoom Zoom Link Computer Audio: Please click the link below to join the Zoom webinar: Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82273148656?pwd=U0lYakMzNUdnK2x1V2FqaURtZGJhUT09 Meeting ID: 822 7314 8656 Passcode: 060822 One tap mobile +16694449171,,82273148656#,,,,*060822# US +16699006833,,82273148656#,,,,*060822# US (San Jose) Dial by […]
REGULAR AGENDA. From the San Mateo County Planning Commission Agenda for Wednesday, January 24th, 2023 by Zoom. Agenda Item 3. Owner/Applicant: County of San Mateo File Number: PLN 2020-00014 Location: Coastal areas of Unincorporated County Assessor’s Parcel No: Coastal areas of Unincorporated County Consideration of an ordinance amending Chapter 22.2, "Child Care Centers" of […]
City of Half Moon Bay's Beverage Container Recycling Center at Strawflower: Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 8am - 4pm (closed 12pm - 1pm). Check out this video to learn how the City is leading the State with this pilot project. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqvtNaDyeFI] Operating Hours (updated October 19, 2021)*: Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 8am - […]
City of Half Moon Bay's Beverage Container Recycling Center at Strawflower: Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 8am - 4pm (closed 12pm - 1pm). Check out this video to learn how the City is leading the State with this pilot project. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqvtNaDyeFI] Operating Hours (updated October 19, 2021)*: Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 8am - […]
City of Half Moon Bay's Beverage Container Recycling Center at Strawflower: Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 8am - 4pm (closed 12pm - 1pm). Check out this video to learn how the City is leading the State with this pilot project. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqvtNaDyeFI] Operating Hours (updated October 19, 2021)*: Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 8am - […]
City of Half Moon Bay's Beverage Container Recycling Center at Strawflower: Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 8am - 4pm (closed 12pm - 1pm). Check out this video to learn how the City is leading the State with this pilot project. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqvtNaDyeFI] Operating Hours (updated October 19, 2021)*: Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 8am - […]
City of Half Moon Bay's Beverage Container Recycling Center at Strawflower: Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 8am - 4pm (closed 12pm - 1pm). Check out this video to learn how the City is leading the State with this pilot project. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqvtNaDyeFI] Operating Hours (updated October 19, 2021)*: Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 8am - […]
MOVED to February 8, 2023 at 12 Noon (moved from 1/25/23) Mezza Luna Restaurant, 459 Prospect Way, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 Join Krystlyn Giedt, the Coastside Chamber CEO and representatives from across the Coastside for an interactive discussion about the upcoming happenings that impact the Coastside. This annual event is a collaborative space for […]
City of Half Moon Bay's Beverage Container Recycling Center at Strawflower: Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 8am - 4pm (closed 12pm - 1pm). Check out this video to learn how the City is leading the State with this pilot project. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqvtNaDyeFI] Operating Hours (updated October 19, 2021)*: Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 8am - […]
Join OSPAC (City of Pacifica’s Open Space and Parklands Advisory Committee) members and other community members with a Trail Maintenance work day from 9 am to 11 am on Saturday, February 11. Meet at the East End of Fassler near the Jean Fassler Parking Lot (Baquiano Trail Head). Trail and Lot may be temporarily closed […]
PRESS RELEASE. From the City of Half Moon Bay on February 16th, 2023. PG&E will be conducting above ground surveys on their transmission gas pipeline along Main Street (at the intersection of Highway 92, and just north of the intersection) and on Highway 92 (just east of Main Street). Night work is tentatively scheduled to begin […]
We anticipate additional discussion on a proposed Ordinance at the City Council meeting on March 7, 2023. Community members have raised concerns regarding the feeding of wildlife including sea gulls, ravens, and crows. Human feeding and interference in the natural ecosystem is damaging to that ecosystem and is creating other peripheral nuisance behaviors to […]
Due to the California Coastal Commission meeting held at the Ocano Hotel on the same day. Stay tuned for the rescheduled date. 2023 Listening Sessions – Rescheduled Dates Each year as part of its budgeting process, the City Council hosts Listening Sessions to hear directly from the people who live and work in Half Moon […]
Half Moon Bay State Lifeguard tryouts are fast approaching! The tryout swim will start at 0900. Please come prepared to the Dunes State Beach parking lot at 0800 for registration with a picture ID. You must be at least 16 years of age as well as posses a California State drivers license. If you are […]
PG&E will be performing a gas service line tie-in to their existing gas main located near the Anza Pump Station. The work will require a one-lane closure on West Bound US 1. The lane closure location will be in the southbound direction, starting south of Crespi Drive and US 1, and finishing north of the […]
Beginning Monday, March 27, lower access to Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve is closed to all users due to storm damage to access roads. This closure will remain in effect until Higgins Road is passable, which the county anticipates to be fall 2023 or later. Additionally, Whittemore Gulch Trail and the middle section […]
Mercy Housing and Ayudando Latinos a Sonar (ALAS) will be hosting a community input meeting for the proposed 555 Kelly Affordable Housing Development. The development team and City staff will be in attendance to answer any questions the community has regarding the project. The event will be held Monday, March 27 from 6:30 p.m. […]
Coastside Design Review Hearing Agenda - April 13, 2023 COASTSIDE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA Thursday, April 13, 2023 12:30 p.m. Granada Community Services District Office Meeting Room 504 Avenue Alhambra, Third Floor, El Granada @ 3:00pm Owner: Gipson Purayampallil, Coastside Market Llc Applicant: Edward C. Love File No.: PLN2019-00143 Location: 2385 Carlos […]
PRESS RELEASE. From the City of Half Moon Bay website and eNews. Republic Services is teaming up with the City of Half Moon Bay to hold our annual Earth Day Recycling Event for Half Moon Bay residents. The event will take place on Saturday, April 15, 2023, from 9 a.m. to Noon at the […]
PRESS RELEASE. From the City of Half Moon Bay website and eNews on March 23rd, 2023. The City Council has rescheduled their Priority Setting Session for Wednesday, April 19 at 9:00 a.m. at the Ted Adcock Community Center. The Priority Setting Session is an opportunity for the City Council to review the feedback collected […]
Applications are now available for the spring, 2023 session of Half Moon Bay’s annual community engagement program, Half Moon Bay NET (Network – Engage - Transform). The deadline to submit an application is 5 pm, April 27, 2023. To apply you can: Fill out the application below Pick up an application at City Hall, 501 Main Street Or […]
PRESS RELEASE. The Neighborhood Chipper Program assists residents in maintaining defensible space by providing no-cost chipping to select neighborhoods vulnerable to wildfire. The program is based on a “you cut, we chip” model. After clearing brush and small trees from around homes, residents can participate in neighborhood events by piling branches, limbs, and other woody vegetation on the curbside […]
PRESS RELEASE. The Neighborhood Chipper Program assists residents in maintaining defensible space by providing no-cost chipping to select neighborhoods vulnerable to wildfire. The program is based on a “you cut, we chip” model. After clearing brush and small trees from around homes, residents can participate in neighborhood events by piling branches, limbs, and other woody vegetation on the curbside […]
We are pleased to invite the community to join Mayor Deborah Penrose, Vice Mayor Joaquin Jimenez, and Supervisor Ray Mueller to a meeting to discuss a potential new affordable housing project on City-owned land at 880 Stone Pine Road. The site is one of several opportunity sites identified in the Draft Housing Element for potential […]
COASTSIDE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA Thursday, May 11, 2023 1:30 p.m. Granada Community Services District Office Meeting Room 504 Avenue Alhambra, Third Floor, El Granada 2:30pm 2. Owner: Gipson Purayampallil, Coastside Market, LLC Applicant: Edward C. Love File No.: PLN2019-00143 Location: 2385 Carlos Street, California and Etheldore, Moss Beach Assessor’s Parcel No.: 037-097-200 Consideration […]
Brews & Views welcomes Deputy Fire Marshal with CAL FIRE/Coastside Jordan Motta, UC Master Gardeners Cynthia Nations, Alison Williams, and Stephanie Erskine for a discussion about living in the Wildland Urban Interface, Defensible Space, and Home Hardening. The Coastside is located in the Wildland-urban interface; a zone of transition between wilderness and land developed by […]