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Agricultural Advisory Committee Meeting Spoken public comments will be accepted during the meeting through Zoom. Please read the following instructions carefully: 1. The July 13, 2020 Agricultural Advisory meeting may be accessed through Zoom online at the link https://smcgov.zoom.us/j/98913462433. The meeting ID is: 989 1346 2433. The meeting may also be accessed via telephone by […]
City HMB Planning Meeting July 14 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm HMB Planning Commission Agendas and Zoom Links HMB City Planning Considers PGE Vegetation Control South of Hwy 92 Near Hilltop Market JUNE 23, 2020 VIDEO. City of Half Moon Bay Planning board really digs in on this very necessary project considering visual corridors, invasive […]
The 3/19/2020 meeting was cancelled due to Covid. Attend the meeting this time by Zoom. Please click link to join the Zoom webinar: https://zoom.us/j/99260526377 Or iPhone one-tap : US: +16699009128, 99260526377# Or Telephone: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 669 900 9128 Agenda for 3/16/2020 meeting […]
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 […]
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. […]
July 29, 2020 – 7pm – A Midcoast Community Council Virtual Meeting Zoom Link URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83446082841?pwd=bUNqVnZaaGd4UjkwVm13TEVka1Avdz09 Goal: The Study Session will record the community observations, questions, and ideas generated by community members review of Connect the Coastside. Simple Rules: 3 minutes maximum enforced / Be concise / Add to a topic, just say you agree […]
Local Coastal Land Use Plan (LCLUP) Update - Planning Commission Study Session on Final Draft LCLUP. The Half Moon Bay Planning Commission will hold another online study session on the final draft of the Local Coastal Land Use Plan (LUP) update. I encourage you to join the Commission online for this important study session: When: […]
PHOTOS. San Mateo County Public Works was out at Medio Ave. this morning 8/11/2020 with a local contractor walking the west side of Hwy 1. The general idea that they are working on is to: DELETE BOTH LEFT HAND LANES Move the southbound lane east Put K-Rails out to protect pedestrians and bikes from traffic. […]
AGENDA. Agenda Packet and ZOOM link for Cabrillo Unified School District (CUSD) Meeting for 8/13/2020 at 7:00pm CUSD Survey (English speaking): 67% Hybrid, 24% Remote, 7% Independent, 2% Not Returning CUSD Survey (Spanish speaking): 52% Hybrid, 41% Remote, 8% Independent, 0% Not Returning 2117 responses 440 responses
City Council of Half Moon Bay Meets ~ 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 7:00pm The New Now ~ Virtual Remote Public Agency Meetings HMB City Council Agendas 8/18/2020 Agenda Items: Annual law enforcement update RHNA – Regional Housing Needs Assessment Presentation from Pillar Point Harbor Budget and Financial Update (Transient Occupancy Tax and Sales Tax) Mask […]
VIDEO. This afternoon, CalTrans released a press release regarding a Wed. 8/26/2020 meeting to present a proposal for a painted-on crosswalk installation at Hwy 1 and Miramar Drive. Wed. 8/26/2020 4:00pm to 5:30pm Join the Webex Meeting NOTE: THIS HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE CURRENT MIRAMAR BRIDGE CLOSURE. It came from CalTrans with […]
ZOOM Meeting. San Mateo County Planning Commission Meeting: Wed. Sept. 9th at 9:00 a.m. Regular Agenda and Staff Report 1. Owner: San Mateo County Applicant: Department of Public Works & […]
Hello Midcoast Community Council members, I would like to ensure you are informed of an upcoming event hosted by County Manager Mike Callagy and Supervisor Don Horsley. There will be […]
Please join the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) by accessing this online meeting via the link provided above, or by dialing into the meeting at the number provided above. Caltrans […]
Our agenda will include: Develop PAC recommendation for revision to Burnham Park Preliminary Plan Update on QP Pump Track Progress Update on Mirada Road Bridge project (tbd) Recreation Update/proposals ACTION ITEMS […]
Our monthly, or bi-monthly, free speakers series that tackles everything from environmental issues and economic development to social change and politics. Started by Lenny Mendonca, the founder and owner of […]
2020 Coastside Candidate Forums Midcoast Community Council News Midcoast Community Council Map LEN ERICKSON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 Sponsored by the Midcoast Community Council and League of Women Voters North and Central […]
2020 Coastside Candidate Forums Midcoast Community Council News Midcoast Community Council Map LEN ERICKSON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 Sponsored by the Midcoast Community Council and League of Women Voters North and Central […]
Please join us to discuss and learn about Cabrillo USD finance and priorities.
Mario Andreini of Andreini construction says this will be the last closure for this project. Miramar Bridge Hwy 1 Detour Construction Begins Friday 9/18/2020 SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 BY MICHELLE LEAVE A COMMENT (EDIT) HOT […]
San Mateo County Harbor District hosts a Community Input Workshop. ZOOM Link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86113641076?pwd=dzdDc0xlMlExeFRsT1YzT DdQWkNlQT09 The San Mateo County Harbor District is actively seeking input on the upcoming Pillar Point […]
PRESS RELEASE. Approximately 1,687 residents impacted in South County, Coast Redwood City – The County of San Mateo is encouraging residents to prepare for the season’s first PG&E Public Safety Power […]
Study Session: Fuel Load Reduction and Weed Eradication. Agenda and Speakers: Zoom Link * Supervisor Don Horsley, District 3, Board of Supervisors * Richard Sampson, Division Chief, CAL FIRE […]
Montara Sanitary and Water District's General Manager Clemens Heldmaier presents to you the MSWD water and sewer system, virtually. MSWD, from and engineer's perspective, is like a mini San Francisco, […]
MCC Regular Meeting Agenda for October 14, 2020. The meeting will be conducted remotely as a telephone and video conference via Zoom. There will be no public meeting room for the meeting. Instructions for […]
Brought to you by San Mateo County. There will be 5 meetings on the coastside during the month of October, one of them in Spanish. Upcoming Opportunities. Join us at […]
SamTrans Coastside Transportation Committee October 20, 2020, 10:00 am Agenda Due to COVID-19 this meeting will be held using zoom. Welcome / Roll Call SamTrans updates on COVID-19 service impacts […]
Measure W Citizen's Oversight Committee Application Ballot Question The ballot question was as follows: To reduce highway traffic congestion (including 101, 280, interchanges); repair potholes, maintain streets, reduce local traffic, […]
Information on our San Mateo Protected Areas Collaborative Community Compliance Forum on 10/21/20. We will have a virtual San Mateo Protected Area Collaborative Community Compliance Forum on October 21st […]
Volunteer for Water! Download the flyer here: First Rain Flyer An unprecedented fire season has everyone hoping for rain. But what happens to water quality when those rains finally come? The […]
VIDEO. At San Mateo County, we strive to make walking and bicycling safe and comfortable for everyone. The Office of Sustainability is leading our efforts toward that goal through the creation […]
NOVEMBER 3, 2020 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION 2020 Candidate Roster Campaign / Committee Finance Filings City of Half Moon Bay Hotel / Lodging Tax Measure District Elections Information 2020 Candidate Manual […]
ZOOM Wed. Nov. 4th at 6:00pm to 7:30pm about Quarry Park. You are invited to the Quarry Park Pump Track – Virtual Community Workshop. When: Wednesday, November 4, 2020 6:00 […]
DISASTER PREP TRAINING. This is the new way to take CERT Basic Training - Start Now and Graduate by November 8th! Sign up here. The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) […]
GRANADA COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT PARK ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Monday, November 11, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. The Parks Advisory Committee (PAC) serves the GCSD Board of Directors by providing […]
2020 State of the City Join us for the annual City of Half Moon Bay State of the City Address as we offer a look back at an unprecedented year […]
A public workshop will take place on Tuesday, November 17, 2020, to allow for public comment on a proposal submitted to the San Mateo County Planning Department (Planning Case File […]
PRESS RELEASE. El Granada, CA – The Coastside Fire Protection District would like to invite the community to attend the virtual grand opening of the new El Granada Fire Station […]
Midcoast Community Council (MCC) Special Meeting Agenda for November 18, 2020. Click for 11/18/2020 Agenda and Zoom Link The meeting will be conducted remotely as a telephone and video conference […]
Hot off the press! From the Half Moon Bay City Council meeting, last night, Tuesday, 11/17/2020. City of Half Moon Bay, City Manager, Bob Nisbet presents. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Y-i1mg7SQY?start=2318] […]
VIDEO. From the Montara Sanitary and Water District meeting 11/5/2020. This item was brought to the MWSD board on November 5, 2020 at the request of Director Harvey and found […]
Staff is meeting with the Public Safety Subcommittee to present their white paper draft. The paper discusses a series of topics identified through facilitated discussions regarding law enforcement in Half […]
The Mayor and Vice Mayor will also be selected at the next City Council meeting, Tuesday, 12/15/2020 at 7:00pm, by Zoom. 250 people Zoomed the last meeting ~ The Hotel […]
The Coalition of Pacificans for an Updated Plan and Responsible Planning (CPUP) is a group of Pacificans who came together in 2020 in response to a pattern of unsustainable development allowed by the City. CPUP is […]
Midcoast Community Council Meeting 2020-12-16: DPW publishes Notice of Availability and Notice of Intent to Adopt an Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration (project CEQA review). 5 alternatives. Public Comment period is 12/16/20 - […]
City of Half Moon Bay Commissions and Committees Interested in serving on a City commission or committee? Terms vary, and there are not always seats available for appointment, but you […]
Join the Planning Commission at its first meeting of 2021 on Tuesday, January 12 at 7:00 p.m. via zoom for an update on the status of the City’s first Climate […]
Live Fire Training & Helicopter Film Crew at Half Moon Bay Airport. It's that time of year again. The County Airports staff and SFO Fire Department will again be conducting […]
Watch remotely. Comments and questions by email. Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) The Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) consists of 10 appointed members who advise the City Council, Planning Commission, and […]
Thanks to the Coastside Mountain Bikers for stayed tuned to the Quarry Park Conversation with San Mateo County Parks and Recs Director, Nicholas Calderon Thursday, 1/21/2021 at 7:30pm. Join […]
The Midcoast Community Council (MCC) Retreat will take place January 23, 2021 from 9am until 12:30pm. The Agenda is available here. The meeting will be conducted remotely as a telephone and […]
San Mateo County Harbor District will host a Public Workshop on Tuesday, January 26th, 2021 starting at 5:30 pm via Zoom meeting, to get input from the public on the […]
Thursday 28 January 2021 at 10am – 11:30am PT REGISTER Please join the Clean Coalition for this free 90-minute webinar. Former California Public Utilities Commission President Loretta Lynch and a panel of […]
Destruction of Abandoned Sinking 60’ Commercial Fishing Vessel (Moren). Emergency Expenditure for the Disposal of an Abandoned Sinking Vessel Located at Pillar Point Harbor Recommendation: Approve the General Manager’s decision […]
Please join us for a discussion on February 3, 2021 at 11:00 with Kellyx Nelson and Jim Robins about the Cutting Green Tape initiative and why it is needed to […]
Regional Water Quality Control Board San Francisco Bay Region February 10, 2021 **VIDEO/TELECONFERENCE** 9:00 a.m. LINK to Virtual Meeting and Agenda Proposed Amendment to the Water Quality […]
Join Us for the Launch of the Coastside Recovery Initiative. The City of Half Moon Bay, County of San Mateo, and the HMB Coastside Chamber are hosting a virtual open […]
Two Strategic Discussions on: 1. Sewer: Treatment & Environmental Protection. Wednesday, February 17th, 2021 at 6:30pm to 7:30pm 2. Water Supply & Watershed Protection. Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at […]
February 23, 2021 Short Term Rental Study Session Planning Commission Meeting RECOMMENDATION In study session continued from the February 9, 2021, receive a presentation featuring a preliminary draft short-term vacation […]
Plus Mid-year Budget Adjustments of Fiscal Year 2020-2021. Public Forum provides an opportunity for members of the public to speak on any item within the jurisdiction of the Committee that […]
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 […]
Two Strategic Discussions on: 1. Sewer: Treatment & Environmental Protection. Wednesday, February 17th, 2021 at 6:30pm to 7:30pm 2. Water Supply & Watershed Protection. <<<<<< Wednesday, March 3, 2021 […]
The Committee includes: Elizabeth Brown Michelle Dragony Paulette Eisen Adrienne Etherton (Vice Chair) Carlene Foldenauer (Cabrillo Unified School District Representative) Paul Gater David Gorn (Planning Commission) Anna McMillan (Youth Representative) […]
Press release from CalTrans March 23rd, 2021. Please submit your comments by April 20, 2021 April 8, 2021 Public Meeting Presentation Slides History Caltrans has decided to recirculate a Draft […]
Please click here for the agenda and zoom link for the March 24, 2021 Special City Council Priority Setting Workshop. In accordance with Governor Newsom's Executive Order No-29-20, this will […]
From 4/07/2021 through Wednesday, 04/14/2021, not including the weekend. Wed. April 7th from 8:00 to 5:00pm Thur. April 8th from 8:00 to 5:00pm Fri. April 9th from 8:00 to 5:00pm\Wed. […]
Description Wednesday, April 7th from 12:00 - 1:30 PM Pacific/3:00 - 4:30 PM Eastern REGISTER The concept of herd immunity has been applied for decades in epidemiology and public health, […]
Thursday April 8th, 2021, from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm. The Public Virtual Open House Information link: https://deavpm.wixsite.com/sr-1tos Zoom meeting information including the link, password, and dial in number […]
San Mateo County Planning Meeting 9:00am April 14th, 2021 by Zoom. Owners: Terwey, Brady, Jordan, Oliphant, and Lockwood Register for meeting San Mateo County Planning Agendas The April 14, 2021 […]
Once in a decade chance to shape the future of housing in our communities. Join the Zoom discussion on Wednesday, April 14th, 2021, 6:00-7:00pm. This year, all the jurisdictions in […]
Wildfire Preparedness Questions for Governance Agencies April 14, 2021 WILDFIRE ON MIDCOAST Wed April 14 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm (agenda item at 7:30pm) Wildfire Preparedness on the Midcoast […]
WILDFIRE AWARENESS WEBINAR: Defensible Space & Home Hardening. Sign-up now for Part II in our series, featuring presentations on "Defensible Space" & "Home Hardening!" There will be time for Q […]
Earth Day Community Recycling Day Saturday, April 24, 2021 from 9AM to 12PM Smith Field Parking Lot (end of Wavecrest Road) In honor of Earth Day, Republic Services is teaming up with […]
What Goes Where? A Waste-Sorting Workshop April 29, 6pm via Zoom Come with questions, leave with answers! Join the City of Half Moon Bay and Republic Services to learn about […]
Date/Time Wednesday, May 5th, 2021 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Focus on Service on the Coastside (Pacifica, Montara, Moss Beach, Half Moon Bay, Pescadero) Meeting Link: http://bit.ly/reimaginecoast Call in Option: […]
The SamTrans Planning department is working on a comprehensive operational analysis of the SamTrans bus routes called Reimagine SamTrans. The goal is to develop a transportation system that best meets […]
Join us tomorrow 10-4, at the Harvard Market, 117 Harvard Ave, Half Moon Bay – just around the corner from the Big Wave Farm! Pick up your last-minute Mother's Day […]
Midpen’s newly developed Wildland Fire Resiliency program will proactively expand our environmentally sensitive vegetation management to: Promote healthy, resilient, fire-adapted ecosystems Reduce wildland fire risk Facilitate the response of fire […]
MWSD and CalFire staff will be testing fire hydrants in our community between May 5th and 13th. Testing will occur between 9AM-3PM daily for a period of 3-6 days. These […]
Attend by Zoom, Friday, May 14th, 2021 at 9:00am the California Coastal Commission meeting. Email Staff. It matters. CCC responds to public input. NorthCentralCoast@coastal.ca.gov "Staff believes that the project, as […]
When: Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. Where: Virtual Meeting – Please find a direct link on the agenda posted on the District’s website. The meeting ID and passcode are provided below. Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 937 7826 0596 Passcode: 184355 One tap mobile +1 669 900 6833 | 93778260596# | *184355# US […]
The San Mateo County Harbor District is preparing a Master Plan to provide a comprehensive guide that will focus District activities in a relevant, responsive, and realistic manner for decades to come. Make sure your interests are known and help inform the preparation of the Harbor Master Plan. Stop by Johnson Pier at Pillar […]
Within lower Pescadero Creek and its floodplain are homes, businesses, roads, agriculture, and threatened and endangered species that are impacted by flooding, bank erosion and degraded habitat. In response to community concerns and requests for help, and building on what we learned in Butano Creek, we began our quest to find win-win solutions for lower […]
Dear Friends: Here in the Bay Area, there are countless efforts underway to develop technology driven solutions to better respond to and reduce the risk of devastating wildfires. Representing this district, I feel like I have an opportunity and a responsibility to help promising technologies connect with our state and local leaders that are […]
Planning Commission and Architectural Advisory Committee 7:00 PM via Zoom Virtual meeting information will be posted on the Planning Commission Agenda Page at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting. Community members are invited to attend the joint study session and make comments during the public forum portion of the session. The proposed Hyatt Place project […]
Join the 1st Pillar Point Harbor Public Workshop over Zoom. These workshops provide a forum for constructive exchange of ideas and information to align with the goals, objectives, and targets of the Harbor District’s and community’s vision for the San Mateo County Harbor District Master Plan. Stay Tuned for Details! San Mateo County […]
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA. Public workshop #1 by Zoom. Discuss and gain public input on the development of the San Mateo County Harbor District Master Plan. ONLINE VIEWING AND PARTICIPATION: Please click the link below or enter it into your browser to join via Zoom web app: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82702598969?pwd=cUJkRWtLUzljWWd0Y0hzZ1psMjJvdz09 Full Agenda San Mateo […]
MISSION STATEMENT Provide the Community with a more effective means to express its views to the County of San Mateo and other governmental agencies on matters of concern to the Community. Vacancies 6 Current Vacancies 0 Terms Expired Size 13 Members Term Length 4 Years Term Limit n/a MEETINGS & LOCATION2nd Tuesdays of the Month, 6:30 p.m.MEETINGS ARE […]
Zoom July 14th, 2021. Meeting starts at 9:00am. This item is number two on the agenda. You can listen and comment by phone. Click to Zoom Owner: San Mateo County Parks Department Applicant: Gates + Associates (Dylan Buterbaugh) File Number: PLN 2021-00096 Location: Santa Maria Ave. and Columbus St., El Granada Assessor’s Parcel No’s: […]
Special City Council Meeting July 14, 2021 – Policing and Hybrid Policing Models. The City Council will hold a special meeting next Wednesday, July 14 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss policing and hybrid policing models. Spanish interpretation will be provided. The meeting will be held on Zoom and the agenda will be posted no later […]
From the Agenda for Special Meeting for Granada Community Services District (GCSD) to be held on Thursday, July 22nd, 2021 at 6:00pm by Zoom. "Consideration of Resolution Authorizing the General Manager to Accept Conveyances of Interest in Real Property by Certificates of Acceptance For the Property at 480 Avenue Alhambra. The attached Resolution Authorizing the […]
The shortage of homes impacts all of us. That’s why now is the time to participate in conversations and plan together for current and future housing needs for all in our community. This year, all the jurisdictions in San Mateo County – cities, towns and the county – are updating their Housing Elements, or housing […]
Register today. Learn how MWSD is funded and how to run for the MWSD Board of Directors. Register today/Regístrese hoy: Session #1 – July 28, 2021 @ 6:30pm by Zoom Elected Community Service Academy Academia de servicio comunitario electo Serving your community helps ensure decisions are made locally. Join MWSD for a three session academy […]
Join the City on Saturday, July 31 from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. for a Listening Session on Community Public Safety. This is an opportunity to have an open discussion about the thoughts and ideas surrounding this topic. This event will be held in person at the Half Moon Bay Library, 620 Correas Street. Due […]
City of HMB Jump Starts National Night Out Parties with $100 Gift Card for Food, etc. JULY 9, 2021 BY MICHELLE LEAVE A COMMENT (EDIT) PRESS RELEASE. National Night out is the annual nationwide community-building campaign encouraging police/community partnerships and neighbor-to-neighbor connections, making our neighborhoods safer, better places to live. On National Night Out, neighborhoods across the nation host […]
Granada Community Service District (GCSD) calls a special meeting for tomorrow, Tuesday, August 3rd, 2021 at 6:30pm by Zoom regarding the Process Upsets and B.O.D. (Biologic Oxygen Demand) at the Sewer Authority Mid-Coastside (SAM) plant. Members of the Public may participate via ZOOM online or by telephone: Zoom Link Phone one-tap: US: +16699006833,,99883485083# or +19292056099,,99883485083# […]
You're invited to join the Coastside Recovery Initiative's Recovery Task Force for a special in-person meeting: TONIGHT Thursday, August 5 4:00 - 5:30 pm Half Moon Bay Library 620 Correas Street At this meeting Task Force Members and public attendees will discuss the ongoing economic recovery and how it relates to the City's community development activities. […]
Join the 2nd Pillar Point Harbor Public Workshop over Zoom. Register for Tues. Aug.10th, 2021 @ 6:00pm meeting Please join us in developing the San Mateo County Harbor District Master Plan. Your opinion counts! These workshops provide a forum for constructive exchange of ideas and information to align with the goals, objectives, and targets of the […]
You’re invited to join City staff along with The Half Moon Bay Chamber of Commerce and Peninsula Clean Energy on August 12 at 2 p.m. to learn more about Half Moon Bay’s proposed Building Electrification Ordinance. At this workshop, Half Moon Bay staff will discuss the purpose and elements of the proposed Building Electrification Ordinance, […]
Press Release Aug. 5, 2021. Public Asked to Comment on Draft Multijurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan County of San Mateo progressing on update of plan to prepare for natural hazards Register for Thurs. 8/12/21 Public Workshop REDWOOD CITY — The County of San Mateo, led by the Department of Emergency Management, has made significant […]