THE WEEKLY BUZZ MAIL!

VIDEO and PLAN.   I rarely post from personal perspective, but since I am on the Granada Community Services District Parks and Recs Committee, I will today. I participated in a GCSD meeting, yesterday 5/21/2020, 7:30 pm by Zoom. I, personally love Zoom as you can see every face talking to you. Remote participation is sooo much easier, and just as effective.  Next meeting, June we will get all those interested in the skate ramp to Zoom the GCSD meeting and show them how much you need it open.
 

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VIDEO. San Mateo County Harbor District Meeting on 5/20/2020.

Shelter in place from April 1st to June 3oth has made everyone in the harbor vulnerable. Harbor district discussed whether to defer or forgive.

Many agencies allowing deferral of rents pay for a year, but they are not forgiveness.  25 berthers have asked for forgiveness.

Have a listen to the discussion and the decision.

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VIDEO. TOT is the lifeblood of HMB. The BID can help. Presented at 5/19/2020 City of Half Moon Bay’s City Council meeting.

RECOMMENDATION: By motion:

1) approve the Half Moon Bay Hotel Business Improvement District Annual Report for 2019;

2) adopt a resolution declaring the City’s intention to continue the Half Moon Bay Hotel Business Improvement District, to continue the basis and to levy the assessment for the District, and to set a date (June 16, 2020) for the public hearing on the District and the assessment for FY 2020-21; and

3) consider a $40,000 funding request to be included in the FY 2020-21 Recommended Budget.

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Know where you poop goes on the Coastside?
1. All Agencies will now have a minimum of 50% of their lines cleaned on an annual basis.

2. Total costs were calculated including services for Line Cleaning, Lift Station Routine Maintenance, FOG Inspections (where applicable), Hot Spot Cleaning, Emergency Response, USA Markings, Reporting and Related Meetings.

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VIDEO.

Five years ago I had the idea that the internet audience wouldn’t show up to public meetings, ever, but they might participate remotely.

I hate going to meetings. When I discovered you can watch the meeting from home, streaming through Pacific Coast TV, I was happy to sit and watch meetings.  I was even happier to realize I could watch the rerun of the meetings on PCTV’s You Tube Channel.

I now actually love our Coastside public agency meetings. They are technically fascinating between juggling law, finance, pandemics, water and sewer systems …. The amount of work that goes into the background of our lives is literally mind-boggling.  There is also the occasional drama which keeps things interesting from a human perspective.

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NOTICE.    These are the rules that *will* apply after Pillar Point Harbor opens. That won’t happen until after the County Health Officer removes the 11am-5pm beach and park closure, from the Harbor Commission meeting on Wed, May 20th.

~ From MCC’s Dave Olsen. Thanks for the clarification.

Modified Boat Launch Rules are as follows:

• One Vehicle on Ramp at a Time
• One Vessel Launching at a Time
• Remain in Your Vehicle While Waiting to Launch
• Maintain Social Distancing at All Times

Please note that annual launch ramp passes will also be extended by the number of months the ramps were closed.

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VIDEO and KID’s ART. We all need this.  33 entries were received from the Youth on the Coast.

Enjoy how our Coastside Youth are interpreting this time.
 

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Show us how you’re reducing your carbon footprint at home and enter to win a $100 to use with Coastmates Delivery services, sponsored by Republic Services!* The credit can be used for hot delivery services, produce box deliveries or a combination of the two! Credits do not need to be used all at once and can be spread out to multiple orders.
 

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Historic Old Colma Road is a 4.7 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Montara, California that offers scenic views and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
 

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VIDEO. Public Service Announcement from Sewer Authority Mid-Coastside (SAM).

SAM Director, Rick Lohman, speaks to the “flushable wipes” problem.

They are flushable, BUT THEY ARE NOT DISSOLVABLE.

It costs SAM a lot of labor hours fixing machine parts that are built for dissolvable Toilet Paper.

Read below about AB 1672 which will redefine the marketing of “Flushable” Wipes.
 

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12 questions, 10 minutes. The more people who do the census on the Coastside, the more money we will get from the federal government.

• How many people were living or staying in this house?
• Were there any additional people?
• Is this house, apartment, or mobile home …
• What is your telephone number?
• What is Person 1’s name?

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PODCAST.

Viruses are ubiquitous, found in every crevice on earth.

Some, like SARS CoV 2, can end up killing their hosts.

But researchers credit ancient viruses with helping us form long term memories.

As parts of the world reopen for business, we consider how these little packets of genetic material are not just our enemy, but helped us to evolve.

Viruses, it turns out, shaped our genome, and will like be part of our evolutionary future.  5/8/2020.

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VIDEO and POWERPOINT.  They are using the backup digester, in the mean time.   Watch remotely. Comments and questions by email.Agendas and Zoom Links SAM Meeting Videos via Pacific Coast TV.   Regular Board Meetings are on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month at 7:00pm.

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Part of our FREE series of readings and discussions by leading writers about end of life, dying, and grief.

In her first book, Gabby writes about her experience going back to school in her 40s to become a nurse – and finding her passion for end-of-life care. She shares stories and lessons from her patients, and describes the art of dying with kindness and compassion. Gabby blogs at thehospiceheart.net.

In response to COVID-19, this event will be held virtually. Please register at least 60 minutes in advance to receive the login info needed to join the event.
 

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We received an overwhelming number of survey responses (the current count is over 600!). The results will be presented at the May 27, 2020, Midcoast Community Council (MCC) meeting and posted on the MCC website.

Given the high interest we’ve heard from the Coastside community in transportation matters, note the upcoming virtual community conversations hosted by San Mateo County Planning & Building. The meetings will be an opportunity to learn more about the Connect the Coastside transportation plan and share your ideas to improve transportation on the Coastside.  ~ Katie Faulkner, San Mateo County Planning

Katie Faulkner, Planner III, County of San Mateo, Planning and Building Department,

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• 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

• Follow the one way route outlined on the Garden map
• All visitors must follow San Mateo County and CDC requirements
• Practice social distancing (more than 6 ft)
• Wash or sanitize hands regularly
• Face covering must be worn in accordance with local requirements
• Visitors not following requirements may be asked to leave

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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).