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July 23rd, 2020
THE WEEKLY BUZZ MAIL!
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LINKS and MAPS for every Coastside election, in one place. One-stop shop for action. RUN! This is the map for the San Mateo County Harbor District. The following seats are opening.
Commissioner Virginia Chang Kiraly. Term: 2016-2020
Commissioner Tom Mattusch. Term: 2016-2020
Commissioner Sabrina Brennan. Term: 2016-2020
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OWN VOICE. ~ InPerspective by Gregg Dieguez
There’s enough risk with CV-19 as it is, but the unknowns could really kill us: Opening schools, super-spreaders, herd immunity, and long term damage among recovered patients. There are things we know for sure: for example, masks help. And things we don’t know: for example, how to get people to wear masks. But in between the known improvements in treatments and the known unknowns of when we’ll get effective vaccines and cures, lie several issues which could really harm us if we handle them the wrong way. Let’s start with schools…
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VIDEO. At last night’s 7/22/2020 MidCoast Community Council meeting the MCC prepares questions and Zoom meeting format for next weeks Wed. 7/29/2020 at 7:00pm.
Len is talking to Jill Ekas, the Community Development Director of Half Moon Bay, to match LCPs, to be in coordination.
New Department of Public Works Manager of Roadways is commencing on a new review of county roads.
The 7/29/2020 meeting emphasis will be on the Moss Beach Corridor.
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VIDEO. From the San Mateo County Pillar Point Harbor District Meeting on 7/15/2020.
Administrative Building Analysis – Build versus Lease
Recommendation: Refer the Administrative Building Analysis to a duly noticed Finance Committee Meeting. The purpose of the meeting is to review the assumptions and calculations and to form a recommendation for the Harbor Commission to consider at a future meeting.
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An application for a new Hyatt hotel has been under review with the City since 2016.
This private development proposal has not been approved, nor has the robust project and environmental review process that precedes consideration of approval been completed. This proposal involves only private property on land that is zoned Planned Development.
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NOTICE. Interested in running for City Council? Here are some things for you to know!
– To be eligible to run, candidates must be registered voters within the district with an open seat
– In 2018, the City of HMB switched from at large elections to district elections, which begin with the November 3, 2020 Election
– Nomination period runs from July 13, 2020 – August 7, 2020. The pulling and filing of candidate papers will be done virtually by appointment only
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Nick Calderon, SMCo Parks presents:
- Temporarily sidelined by Covid-19. Commitment to build in one year, but will not make it.
- However, Parks is aiming for April 30th, 2021 to start construction with grading.
- Working on information gathering for:
- Site survey boundaries and topography
- Soil analysis
- Drainage analysis
- Depth of water table
- Geo tek
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VIDEO. Due to questions about the way PG&E is cutting the trees down (leaving roots in place?), the City of Half Moon Bay Planning decided to continue this agenda item until the next meeting on August 11th, 2020 meeting.
The trees are planted on top of a PGE gas pipe. There is a plan for 3 to 1 tree replacement.
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VIDEO. Deputy City Manager, Matthew Chidester, presents an update on the 880 Stone Pine property acquisition at the 7/14/2020 City of HMB Planning meeting. This property will be the new City Corp Yard.
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LINKS. The original SMRCD boundaries encompassed agricultural lands in northern San Mateo County. Coastal areas (less publicly owned lands and developed areas) were added to district boundaries in two subsequent annexations in 1942 and 1946.
In 1954 several subdivisions from the District. Current District boundaries therefore have several “excluded pockets” but generally include western San Mateo County from the San Francisco-San Mateo County boundary to the Santa Cruz-San Mateo County boundary.
The LAFCo adopted sphere of influence for the District is conterminous with District boundaries.
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FACT SHEET.
Water and Sewer Rates: District Financing, History, Spending, Limitations, and Infrastructure Investment
Montara Water and Sanitary District (MWSD) works every day to deliver water, garbage and sewer services for the residents of Montara and Moss Beach. Over 6,000 residents rely on our services for their homes and businesses.
The District’s operating funds come from:
- Rates (Bills paid by customers): 49-75%
- Property Tax 1% (stable): 11-12%
- Connection and Other Fees* (variable): 10-40%
- Investment Income: 0-3%
*depends on development and new construction
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OWN VOICE: ~ InPerspective by Gregg Dieguez
Sent on July 13, 2020, 1pm, to the County Manager and Comptroller
Dear Mr. Callagy, Dear Mr. Raigoza,
I noted with interest a few months back that the County was able to obtain a pledge of about $1.6 million from the developers of the Big Wave project to contribute to certain infrastructure enhancements – if I recall correctly some trails and traffic controls. That led me to wonder how the County knows it is receiving enough monies from any given project?
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Chemistry applied. Fascinating presentation on how corrosion and odor walk hand-in-hand. Fun for middle school and high school students.
Sewer management is the most important job on the Coast (in the world).
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CONTACT us.
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COASTSIDE BUZZ CALENDAR
FREE and Self-Submit
MANY EVENTS ARE CANCELLED or
POSTPONED DUE TO COVID 19 VIRUS
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Granada Community Services District invites:
Children ages 7-12 to join instructor Vicki Rudolph for one, two, or all three individual four day outdoor workshops at Mirada Park in El Granada (accessible from Magellan Road)!
Granda Community Services District is offering three four (4) day outdoor workshops for children (7-12)at the Mirada Park site in El Granada.
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Nature photographer Bruce Finocchio is a master when it comes to capturing exquisite photos of birds and other wildlife. He totes a pro camera with a long and heavy telephoto lens. At his rural ranch, Bruce has set up several camouflaged bird blinds near a pond on his property. Hidden inside, he watches a parade of birds arrive at the pond.
The Coastal Arts League has at last reopened her doors. During the last four months we have had a steep learning curve, learning how to post our exhibits in an online gallery. Visitors to the gallery will find that we have implemented a social distancing plan.
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COVID-19 testing will be available at Cunha Intermediate School intermittently, on Tuesdays, from 9:00a.m. – 4:00p.m. through Project Baseline.
Stay tuned!
www.projectbaseline.comResidents can sign up 72 hours before the testing site opens by visiting the Verily site www.projectbaseline.com.
Those who’d like to get tested must register in advance and be 18 years or older.
It is FREE to you.
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Now that California has added art galleries to the list of businesses that may re-open, we are delighted to announce that new exhibitions will open on Friday, July 10, 1–5pm.
During the opening and for all gallery visits thereafter, safety protocols for the health and well-being of visitors, volunteers, and staff will include physical distancing and limiting the number of people in the galleries; a short wait outside may therefore be required.
We are delighted to welcome back to our East Gallery the Loom & Shuttle Guild, presenting 20/20: Woven Visions, an exhibition of handcrafted and handwoven textile artworks.
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Due to COVID-19, the Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Festival has been cancelled BUT the 42nd ANNUAL PUMPKIN RUN WILL GO ON! We are excited to announce our first ever
VIRTUAL RACE!
Please join us in running or walking this year’s races as part of our virtual race family! Sign up to run, or walk, the 5K, 10K or Half-Marathon. All distances can be run or walked during the event period, Monday, October 12 through Sunday, October 25 from wherever you are at whatever time is convenient!
Stay tuned for Registration
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This *virtual* support group offers a safe, supportive place for those grieving the loss of loved one to suicide. Open to all members of the community free of charge.
Please contact facilitator Isabel Stenzel by email istenzel@missionhospice.org for more information.
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Before You Visit
- The Garden and Estate trail are open, the historic House is closed at this time
- The Clock Tower Shop is open with Filoli-made products, plants for your garden and other special items. All purchases are credit card only, no cash or checks
- Online advanced tickets are required for all visitors, including members
- No seating or drinking fountains are available
- Visitor and Education Center restrooms are the only available restroom facilities onsite
- Daily capacity is capped to ensure necessary space for social distancing
Visiting Guidelines
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California defines Certified Farmers’ Markets as “essential services” in the Shelter in Place order. When we open for the season there will be several changes in place to support the wellbeing of our farmers, our staff, and our shoppers. We are asking the community to keep these protocols in mind, and be as committed to keeping our local farmers, ranchers, fishers and foodmakers healthy during this remarkable time as we are committed to doing the same for you.
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No One will be allowed into the market area before 9 AM, and/or all required sanitation protocols are in place.
- The first 45 minutes of the market day are reserved for Seniors.
- Help Us! Keep six feet distance between you and fellow shoppers. We need everyone to be observant and respectful of this basic requirement.
- Do not handle anything you do not intend to buy. If you touch it, you have to buy it.
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CoastViews Music Weekly Entertainment Guide
ALL LIVE MUSIC IS CANCELLED DUE TO THE COVID 19 VIRUS
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Coastside Agency Meetings GOING REMOTE!
Stay Tuned.
HMB City Council ~ 1st / 3rd Tues. @ 7:00pm
HMB Planning ~ 2nd /4th Tues. @ 7:00pm
HMB Parks and Recs ~ 4th Wed. only @ 6:00pm
Sewer Authority Mid-Coastide (SAM) ~ 2nd / 4th Mon. @ 7:00pm
Granada Community Services District ~ 3rd Thurs. only @ 7:30pm
Montara Water & Sanitary District Meetings ~ 1st / 3rd Thurs. @ 7:30pm (second meeting often cancelled, so call ahead)
Coastside County Water District ~ 2nd Tues. only @ 7:00pm
Midcoast Community Council Meeting ~ 2nd / 4th Wed. @ 7:00pm
Coastside Fire Protection District ~ 4th Wed. only @ 6:00pm
San Mateo County Harbor District ~ 3rd Wed. only @ 6:30pm
Cabrillo Unified School District ~ 2nd Thurs. @ 7:00pm
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Meet Larry Anderson.
Are you a business?
Want to get your taxes done early?
Larry can help.
He can come to you, too.
(In Pacifica and SF. We also speak Japanese!)
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With a tenacious eye, Richard began watching chefs in Hawaii as they prepared pigs for traditional Luaus. The allure of the banquet sized paella pan for up to 200 guests enables everyone to enjoy his superb culinary treats.
As a personal chef, I specialize in recreating authentic, vegan, gluten free paella. My pleasure is to keep paella coming to your table for your parties. No job is ever too big, or too small, too near or too far. Please contact me for more information or to book a date. ~ Richard
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Barterra offers the finest California wines from top vineyards located from Santa Barbara to Mendocino…
- Pinot Noir, Merlot, Chardonnay and Sparkling from Carneros
- Sangiovese from Silverado
- Zinfandel, Syrah, Petite Sirah and Primitivo from Lodi
- Viognier from Paso Robles
- Sauvignon Blanc from Russian River
- Cabernet Sauvginon from Alexander Valley
- Reisling and French Colombard from Mendocino
- .... and Special dessert wines from Madera
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Learn to sail! This is a safe and fun way for youth ages 8-16 to learn how to sail in either an Optimist (Opti) or Laser. Both boats are extremely popular recreational dinghies that also feature prominently in competition. Most certainly STEM! (science, technology, engineering, and math).
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Other Businesses on the Coastside Buzz Directory
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Are You a Small Business?
ONLY $250 for Buzz Directory webpage. ONE-TIME FEE!
When you sign up for our COASTSIDE BUZZ DIRECTORY we not only offer a one-time free Buzz Facebook Boost,
but we can also feature you here, on the Weekly BuzzMail!
Want to talk about it first?
Contact Michelle Dragony at mdragony@coastsidebuzz.com.
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PODCAST. Here are almost two hours of BTS stories recorded by Michelle Dragony of Coastside Buzz from 2016 to 2019. Stay tuned for new podcasts in the new year.
Don’t you think this would make a great podcast for NPR? Could have lots of amazing, world-class guest readers!
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Teach your Kids to Listen and Imagine with Bedtime Stories
Prepare your child for a relaxing audio podcast experience. Whether in the car, the store, or before bed, let your child immerse their ears in their imagination. School is largely auditory. So, prepare your kid to listen and visualize a story without TV or video. Just listen!
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Infinite Content ~ Coastside Buzz is a website on the internet. You can tell a story by article/photo-essay, podcast and video. The story can be as long as it has to be.
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Stories are no longer constrained by physical space like newspapers and radio. On Coastside Buzz every story gets its own infinite web page. That means infinite space for a story which can be an article, a podcast, a video, or all three. Tell your story, the way you want to tell it. Come play and help us produce great local content.
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