Final Chronicle May 2011

Clam Chronicle
May - July 2011 •
City Directory
City of Pismo Beach
Pismo Pier Rehabilitation Project
City Council:
Shelly Higginbotham
235-6604
Ted Ehring
440-4037
Mary Ann Reiss
709-6296
Kris Vardas
710-6549
Ed Waage
550-3345
Departments:
Emergency
Admin/City Clerk
Finance
Eng./Public Works Planning
Building
CVB
Fire
Police
911
773-4657
773-4655
773-4656
773-4658
773-7040
773-7034
773-7031
773-7029
In This Issue:
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Fire Watch
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Police Beat
5 Potassium Iodide Facts
6-7 The Park Bench
8 Library News
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Tourism’ly Yours
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Price Historical Masterplan
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Calendar of Events
The large crane recently out on the Pismo Pier means your voter approved measure
"C" funds are once again hard at work. Thanks to the help of Associated Pacific Contractors, from Morro Bay, the City is wrapping up a much needed structural rehabilitation project on the Pier. The Pier was inspected a few years back and on a rating
scale of 6 equating to brand new and 1 equating to a tear down; the Pier received a
3. Following the work that has been completed the Pier will now be ranked at a 5.
You may also have noticed the Pier's bait shack had to be temporarily moved to accommodate the structural work that needed to be performed. Much to the delight of
Blair and his wife Cheryl, who have owned the bait shack since 1974, and their son
Troy, who can be found out there most days helping customers, they are all happy to
be back in their original location where they belong. Now that the Pier is structurally
sound it is once again open all the way to the end so go ahead and take your midday
stroll or your sunset walk and enjoy the beautiful Pismo Beach Pier.
Beach Safety
Rip Current Formation
Most waves are formed by wind on the water. Sea waves usually result from storms, often hundreds of miles from shore. Waves are not all equal in size. Sometimes a group of larger waves
comes ashore one after another. This is known as a "set" of waves.
Fire
Watch
When waves break, water is pushed up the slope of the shore. Gravity pulls this water back toward
the sea. If it converges in a narrow, river-like current moving away from shore, it forms what is
known as a rip current.
Rip currents can be 50 feet to 50 yards or more wide. They can flow to a point just
past the breaking surf (the surfline) or hundreds of yards offshore. Some 80% of rescues by lifeguards at Pismo Beach are due to persons being caught in rip currents.
Rip currents may pull continuously, but they can suddenly appear or intensify after
a set of waves, or when there is a breach in an offshore sandbar. Longshore currents, inshore holes, and other bottom conditions contribute to the formation of rip
currents.
Rip Current Survival
Learn to swim and consider participating in the Pismo Beach Junior Lifeguard Program. When swimming, choose an area
protected by lifeguards. If you are not a strong swimmer, go no further than knee deep. If you decide to swim, check the
conditions first to identify any dangerous currents or ask a lifeguard for assistance.
You can sometimes identify a rip current by its foamy and choppy surface. The water in a rip current may be dirty (from the
sand being turned up by the current). The water may be colder than the surrounding water. Waves usually do not break as
readily in a rip current as in adjacent water.
If caught in a rip current, try to relax. A rip current is not an "undertow" -- it will not pull you under. Do not try to swim against
the current, as this is very difficult, even for an experienced swimmer. If you can do so, tread water and float. Call or wave
for assistance. You can also try to swim parallel to shore until you are out of the current, then swim directly toward shore.
Longshore Currents
The same forces, which cause rip currents, also cause longshore currents. These currents are most evident when waves hit
the shore at an angle. This tends to cause the water to be pushed along the beach away from the direction of the oncoming
waves. Usually, longshore currents are less hazardous than rip currents because they move along the shore, not away from
the shore. Longshore currents may be strong enough to knock children and adults off their feet. More importantly, longshore
currents can feed and increase the power of rip currents as the longshore current may move along the shore, then turn
offshore to become a rip current.
We hope you enjoy your summer here at Pismo Beach and offer the following beach safety guidelines:
• Swim near a lifeguard • Drink plenty of water
• Wear sunscreen
• Be aware of buried coals, glass and other hazards
• Never swim alone
• Surf with a leash and/or boogie board with fins
CPR for Family and Friends
CALFIRE Pismo Beach is available to teach a Community Friends and Family CPR class. This class will include but is not
limited to teaching rescuers skills in CPR and relief of foreign-body airway obstruction. It covers the American Heart Association Chain of Survival and signs of heart attack, cardiac arrest, stroke and choking in adults, infants and children.
This is an informative class at the basic level with more emphasis on knowledge and awareness, as well as skills practice.
Participants will not receive a certification card given by the American Heart Association, which is sought by most employers. The certificate received recognizes class completion. This class will be about 3-4 hours in length depending on the
class size.
Each class will be scheduled as interest is requested. To sign up, please contact Michelle Pearson at the Fire Administration office at 773-7031. Class size is limited to 10 students and there is no charge for taking this class.
PG 2
Fire Safety Notice
This notice is to advise residents and property owners about the City of Pismo Beach’s year-round fire safety program.
This program is designed to keep the City fire-safe by ensuring that flammable vegetation around homes and on vacant
lands is maintained in a fire safe condition throughout the year. If you do not have flammable vegetation or debris on your
property, please disregard this notice.
Yards/lots must be cleared by June 1, 2011. The following guidelines will help you:
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Mow, disc, or scrape empty lots to 3 inches or less in height.
Remove dead leaves, weeds, and brush.
Maintain trees & remove fallen trees and limbs.
Remove excess trash, wood or other combustibles from the property.
Irrigated, maintained landscaping is permissible.
Smaller Parcels with less than 75 ft. of road frontage or less than 10,000 square feet of area must have all hazardous
weeds cut or removed within the property boundaries.
Large Parcels with more than 75 ft. of road frontage or more than 10,000 square feet are not required to clear the
entire lot. They are required to clear a 100 ft. wide firebreak around the perimeter of the property boundary, including
the property fronting any roadway.
For questions, please call the Fire Department at (805) 773-7031.
THANK YOU FOR HELPING US MAKE THIS A FIRE SAFE YEAR.
Be Safe This 4th Of July
The Fire Department wants everyone to have a great, safe Fourth
of July. Remember that all fireworks are illegal in Pismo Beach.
Firefighters and Police Officers will patrol the streets to ensure that
everyone remains safe and enjoys the holiday responsibly.
Mosquito Season is Here Again
That’s right; it is mosquito season again and now the time to make sure there is no sitting or standing water around your home or work providing the perfect place for those pests to breed. Everyone
needs to do their part to eliminate any standing or slow moving water thus reducing the areas in
which mosquitoes breed or use as resting places. Remember the best way to avoid their presence
is to limit their breeding areas.
In 2009 The County of San Luis Obispo eliminated the vector surveillance and control programs in 2009 within the County
of San Luis Obispo. To prepare for possible increases in mosquito populations within the City of Pismo Beach, City Council
approved a Mosquito Management Plan in 2010. The City, California State Parks and the Mosquito and Vector Management District of Santa Barbara County have teamed up to monitor and treat for mosquito populations in Pismo Beach and
the surrounding areas.
While the City is doing everything they can to keep the residence and visitors of the City safe from exposure to mosquitoes,
individuals can take the following steps to protect themselves and their surrounding areas:
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If outdoors when mosquitoes are active dress in light-colored long-sleeved clothing, long pants and socks.
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Apply mosquito repellent with DEET to clothing and exposed skin in accordance with label directions.
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Empty any outdoor containers that might hold water and empty water from wading pools, birdbaths once a week.
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Place your yard trimmings and grass clippings in your green waste bin to be hauled away.
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Keep grass cut short and shrubbery well trimmed around the house.
For more information regarding mosquitoes in the area and how to keep yourself mosquito free this season please visit our
website at www.pismobeach.org or call the Public Works Department at (805) 773-4656.
PG 3
Tsunami Plan Mobile Home/RV Parks Evacuation Plan
The Pismo Beach Tsunami Emergency Response Plan identifies a 50-foot “run-up” (50-foot elevation) as the emergency planning standard in the event of a tsunami. This places all of the mobile
home and RV parks within the city as well as the city’s baseball fields and Public Works yard and
wastewater treatment facility within the planned inundation zone.
Police
Beat
Personnel from the Fire, Police, and Public Works Departments of the City of Pismo Beach have
jointly developed a Tsunami Evacuation Plan that just addresses the mobile home, travel-trailer,
and RV parks within the City. Assisting in the development of this Plan was the California Highway
Patrol, the County Office of Emergency Services, the American Red Cross, California State Parks, and the cities of Arroyo
Grande and Grover Beach.
WHAT IS THE PLAN?
In the event of a tsunami Watch or Warning, emergency personnel will evaluate information provided on the size and
speed of the approaching wave or potential wave as well as its predicted arrival time to San Luis Obispo County. If the
order to evacuate is given, the emergency sirens will sound and City Public Works, police, and fire personnel will respond.
Residents and visitors will most likely be sent to the parking lot in the rear of the Five Cities Shopping Center (Wal-Mart/
Marshal’s) in Arroyo Grande. This is a temporary Area of Safe Refuge until the decision is made whether to allow re-entry
or relocate evacuees to a designated shelter.
WHAT SHOULD I DO?
If the emergency sirens should sound, DO NOT CALL 911. Stay calm and immediately tune to any local radio or TV station
for information. If you receive an order to evacuate, gather those items that you have identified as critically important and
leave your home or campsite immediately. In the event of a tsunami, time is critical and prompt actions on your part are
crucial to your survival and the success of the evacuation.
HOW SHOULD I PREPARE?
Before any emergency, you should pre-identify those items that are critical to you in the event of an evacuation. These are
items that will facilitate your recovery after the emergency. Here are some ideas:
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Wallet or purse with your identification
House keys and one key for each vehicle you own
Medicines or other necessary personal health items
Physician(s) name(s) and phone number(s)
Health insurance cards or papers
Insurance agent name and phone number
An emergency contact or family friend (preferably one that lives outside the area)
Important papers, such as property deed, mortgage, and insurance information
Birth certificate(s) or other documents relating to naturalization or citizenship
Social Security card(s)
Make arrangements with your neighbors to check on each other before you leave, especially those who may need extra
assistance. You should always have a half-tank of fuel in your primary vehicle. When evacuating, please only take one
vehicle.
A Message from the Pismo Beach Police Department
The July 4th Celebration is just around the corner and as in previous years the City is inundated with locals and tourists
enjoying the day and the fireworks at night. So that we can all have a safe July 4th Holiday, remember that the possession
and consuming of alcohol in public is strictly prohibited. Also all fireworks are illegal within the City jurisdiction.
The Police Department would also like to remind you that after the fireworks show, the streets are extremely congested
which means patience is the key. Prior to July 4th, we will be posting a traffic plan on the City’s website. The traffic plan
will include routes for vehicles leaving the area after the firework show.
For those that are registered in the My Cop Program we will also send you a map of the road closures for the event. If you
have not registered for the My Cop Program, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and include your name and
the street you reside on.
PG 4
Potassium Iodide Fact Sheet Following Japan’s Earthquake
Where can I get Potassium Iodide?
Potassium Iodide is still available for residents who live or work in the Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ) surrounding the
Diablo Canyon Power Plant. A Campaign to distribute potassium iodide to EPZ residents occurred during the 2009/2010
calendar year, but has continued due to excess stock. San Luis Obispo County residents who live or work in the Emergency Planning Zone can bring in their voucher to pick up their free potassium iodide supply. The voucher is also available
on the County’s Public Health website.
Locations currently distributing Potassium Iodide to EPZ residents:
San Luis Obispo Office 2191 Johnson Ave., San Luis Obispo (805)781-5500
Grover Beach Office, 286 S. 16th St., Grover Beach (805)473-7050
Dana Nelson’s Health Plus Pharmacy, 948-A East Foothill Blvd., San Luis Obispo (805)543-5950
Potassium Iodide is also widely available from commercial manufacturers:
losat (866)463-6754 and ThryoShield (636)343-8200
How Do I Know if I live in the Emergency Planning Zone?
An EPZ map is available on the San Luis Obispo County Office of Emergency Services website at www.slocounty.ca.gov/
oes or you can refer to the full-size version of the AT&T phone book with information beginning on page A30/
When Should I Take Potassium Iodide?
Potassium Iodide should only be ingested at the direction of the County Health Officer. Potassium Iodide is only a supplementary protective measure. Evacuation or Shelter-in-Place is the primary public safety measure. If the County Health
Officer deems the ingestion of potassium iodide appropriate following a release of radiation of SLO County, the public will
be alerted through the Emergency Alert System.
Will Potassium Iodide be Needed due to the Emergency at the Japanese Nuclear Power Plant?
No. potassium iodide is not needed due to the emergency in Japan. You will only be advised to ingest potassium iodide
following a release of radiation from Diablo Canyon Power Plant. Any release of radiation from nuclear power plants in
other regions cannot emit radiation at levels that would necessitate the ingestion of potassium iodide by residents of San
Luis Obispo County.
Since Potassium Iodide is not Needed due to the Emergency in Japan, Should I Still Pick it up?
Yes, we encourage residents who live in the Emergency Planning Zone to be prepared should an emergency occur at Diablo Canyon Power Plant. Residents should store their potassium iodide with their emergency kit and be prepared to ingest
it should the County Health Officer advise doing so following a radioactive release from Diablo Canyon.
What if I do not Live in the Emergency Planning Zone?
If you live outside of the Emergency Planning Zone, you are not expected to need potassium iodide following an emergency at the Diablo Canyon Power Plant. You may choose to purchase Potassium Iodide through a commercial manufacturer.
The County Office of Emergency Services is committed to serving the
public before, during and after times of emergency by promoting
effective coordination between agencies, and encouraging preparedness of the public and organizations involved in emergency response.
PG 5
The Park Bench...News of Your City’s Parks and Programs
BABYSITTING CLASS
This course is designed to instruct babysitters on infant and child safety, CPR techniques, relief of airway obstruction
(choking), healthy food selections, basic first aid, and other necessities of a responsible babysitter. This babysitting class
follows the course content of the American Heart Association’s Pediatric Basic Life Support course in regard to CPR and
choking. Students are to bring a snack and lunch.
Ages: 12+
Days/Dates/Fees & Location: Sat., June 11 - $42 includes book & certificates - Shell Beach Veterans’ Hall
Time: 9:00am - 3:00 pm
MOONDOGGIES SUMMER SURF CAMPS!
Students will learn how to surf with the experts from Moondoggies Beach Club (instructors w/CPR & First Aid training),
emphasizing water safety and surfing etiquette. Students will learn how to stand and maneuver on a surfboard, and how to
spot and avoid riptides. Basic swimming skills required. Fee includes equipment, goodie bags & a camp T-shirt. This class
maintains a 1:5 teacher/student ratio.
SURF CAMPS
Age:
Days/Dates/Fees: Time:
7-17 years old
Tuesday-Thursday, weekly sessions begin June 21 - $109.00 per three-day session
10:00am-1:00pm or 2:00-5:00pm
YOUTH VOLLEYBALL BEACH TOURNAMENTS – WADSWORTH COURTS
The City of Pismo Beach, in collaboration with California Beach Volleyball Association, is proud to announce the following
Youth Volleyball Tournaments! CVBA T-shirt is included!
Time/Days/Date
8:30am – Check-in - 9:00am – Tournament Begins - Saturday, June 11, July 9 or Aug. 6
Divisions:
Boys & Girls – 18 & under, 16 & under, 14 & under, 12 & under
Format: Doubles, Pool Play with Play-offs
Fee:
$42.50/team (online registration) OR $50.00/team (beach registration) + $25.00 annual CVBA
membership fee
YOUTH VOLLEYBALL BEACH CAMPS - WADSWORTH COURTS
Back by popular demand! Sign up now for any one of our volleyball beach camps. We are offering several sessions to help
meet your busy scheduling needs throughout the summer. These camps focus on teaching participants the fundamental
skills and strategies of beach volleyball.
Ages:
7-11 (Basic for all 3 sessions)
Days/Dates /Fees:
Mon.-Wed., June 27-29 or Mon.-Wed., July 11-13 or Wed.-Fri., Aug. 10-12 - $60.00
Time:
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Ages:
12-17 (Advanced except 1st session)
Days/Dates:
Mon.-Wed., June 27-29 or Mon.-Wed., July 11-13 or Wed.-Fri., Aug. 10-12
Time:
9:00 - 11:00 am
SECRET AGENT LAB CRAZY CRIME CAMP
Get cracking on crime with Crazy Crime Lab! Check for clues using handwriting analysis, UV fingerprints and evidence left
at a crime scene. Uncover the science involved in evidence gathering and analysis, explore forensic science and sharpen
your surveillance skills. This camp will allow kids to have fun stepping into the shoes of a crime scene investigator.
Ages: 5-9
Days/Dates/Fees: Mon-Fri, July 25-29 - $250/child (no materials fee)
Time:
9:00am - 4:00pm
NASA ACADEMY JOURNEY INTO SPACE CAMP
From our Earth’s atmosphere to the outer reaches of our solar system, this hands-on program for children ages 5-12 sends
them on a quest for exploration! Comets, planets, stars and more are all waiting to be discovered. Learn about the four
forces of flight, the challenges of space travel, and participate in rocket launch!
Time/Days/Dates: 9:00am – 12:00 pm - Mon-Fri, June 27-July 1 - $125/child (+$25 materials fee)
For more information, contact the City Of Pismo Beach Recreation Division
773-7063, or visit www.pismobeach.org
PG 6
SATURDAY, JULY 23, 2011
The course is out
and back on the
sand starting
at the Pismo
Beach Pier.
Walkers
welcome!
8:30 AM
Rain or shine
RACE START TIME: 8:30 AM, rain or shine
REGISTRATION:
7:15 AM - 8:15 AM at the pier on race day. No pre-registration.
ENTRY FEE:
$20 with shirt or cap, $10 for race only.
T-shirts will be available to the first 120 upon request.
Shirt size will be accommodated in order of entry.
AWARDS:
Medals for the top three finishers in 10 age divisions.
PG 7
Library News
Spring has sprung at your library! The door is wide open and patrons have been streaming in all
afternoon! I’ve been busy doing some “Spring Cleaning”, weeding out some little-used books and
movies and buying new “stuff”. Thanks to the generosity of your Friends of the Library, we’re able
to renew our collection as needed throughout the year.
If you’re a fan of British TV programs, we’ve recently added several new titles to our collection, including Waiting for God
and Downtown Abbey and we have several seasons of Doc Martin and Lark Rise to Candleford on order. Each year, we
select quality movies for our collection through a legacy from the Shell Beach Woman’s Club.
Our 6th annual adult Winter Reading Program, “Pop Open a Good Book”, has just ended. The two big challenges this year
were to read and then view a Jane Austen title and to read a graphic novel- a format unfamiliar to most of us…but 12 of us
persevered to the end…and won a variety of prizes donated by the Friends as well as these local merchants: Alex’s BBQ,
Barnes and Noble, the Shell Beach Deli, Trader Joe’s, and Zorro’s Cantina. Thanks to all of them for supporting their local
library!
It’ll soon be time for the kids to have their turn with Summer Reading beginning on June 7th. We have several programs
planned for this summer but the dates aren’t set yet so be sure to check in with us closer to June.
The final tally of food items donated over the holidays was 223 items weighing 259 pounds. Thanks to all of you who helped
your neighbors! In April, we’ll again be participating in “Food for Fines” when you can donate a food item in lieu of paying
your fines.
Your Friends have chosen to participate in an outreach project this year by collecting and mailing 2 boxes of donated or
discarded children’s books to Bess the Book Bus which travels throughout the country each year delivering books to children in low-income areas.
Our Spring book sale netted your Friends over $800 which will be put to good use buying even more books and movies and
sponsoring programs. As our community of book sale volunteers ages, we’re finding the setup and cleanup more problematic, plus we now have to pay for liability insurance, so we’re reducing our sales to just once a year. BUT…we continue to
offer books for sale in our Book Nook in front of the library. Open 24/7, it is completely self-service. It’s re-stocked weekly
so be sure to check it out often!
We’re also going to be participating in Art in the Park this summer and offering a table full of books at bargain prices.
Are you a commuter? A walker? Like to listen to audiobooks? Own an E-book reader? Check out the library’s website (www.
slo.library.org) for links to both downloadable audio books and E-books. Click on “Search Overdrive Downloadable Media”,
then choose “My Help” for an easy step-by-step tutorial. Many of these E-Books were purchased through a grant from the
Library Foundation with matching grants from several Friends groups. There are thousands of titles available with more
added monthly and you only need a library card to access them!
We’re open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from noon til 5pm located at 230 Leeward Avenue, Shell Beach .
Summer Break Pass
The Summer Break Pass is available to K-12 students, Memorial Day thru Labor Day and works on all transit systems in
the county.
Here are some details on the Summer Break Pass:
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Pass will go on sale April 1st for $25.00 until April 30th
Pass will sell for $30.00 after April 30th (same price for last five years)
More locations to purchase pass – Rabobank branches throughout county together with usual RTA outlets
Works on all buses in San Luis Obispo County
Planning your bus trip is easy with the Bus Trip Planner at www.rideshare.org
Rideshare is working with Middle & High Schools to promote the pass
Complimentary regional day pass available when a new user purchases a Summer Break Pass so that a parent
or older sibling can accompany them for a first time bus ride
Check our website www.rideshare.org to purchase the pass or for more information
Tourism’ly Yours....Summer Events for Residents and Tourists
Art in the Park at Dinosaur Caves – 8th Annual
May – November (1st Sunday of each month)
Art in the Park @ Dinosaur Caves in Shell Beach is a once-a-month event taking place on the first Sunday of every month
from May through November. Over 100 local artists and craftsmen sell and display their work, displaying paintings, sculpture, pottery, glass, textiles, jewelry, wood and metal furniture, and more. The event also features live music, hands-on
children’s activities, fresh flowers and plants, a BBQ, and on-site massage. Time 10 am – 4 pm.
For more information, please contact event coordinator Shannon Len at 805-704-8128, [email protected]
or go online to www.artintheparkshellbeach.com .
Memorial Day Ceremony on the Pier
May 30
This annual event is designed as a remembrance for those who have died in our nation’s service. Time 11am on the Pismo
Beach Pier. Special Guest Speaker will be John O’Connell, Retired Marine Captain, Vietnam, Retired Captain, Los Angeles
Police Department.
Wine, Waves & Beyond…Central Coast Longboard Surf Classic
June 2 – 5
This classic surf and wine event celebrates the best of San Luis Obispo County. Combining the fun, laid back atmosphere of
our wine country and unique surf culture, enjoy four days of unforgettable events evoking the magic of wine and waves.
June 2 – Surf Movie Last Paradise at the Fremont Theater, SLO
June 3 – Barrel to Barrel at the Cliffs Resort
June 4 – Brew Masters Dinner at the Cliffs Resort
June 5 – VW Show at the Addie Street parking lot
For more information on times and ticket prices, please call 805-556-3306, or visit www.winewavesandbeyond.com .
Pismo Classic Car Show
June 16 – 19
One of the finest classic car and street rod shows displaying 1,000 cars. Over 25 years of fun for the entire family!
For more information, visit www.thepismobeachclassic.com or call Toll Free 866-450-7469.
July 4th Celebration
If you enjoy Pismo Beach fireworks from your backyard, balcony, or the beach, please remember you can help by donating to the Pismo Beach Chamber of Commerce Fireworks Fundraiser. Every dollar helps for a more extraordinary display.
Happy Independence Day, America!
For more information, please contact the Chamber of Commerce at 805-773-4382.
July 23: Stride with the Tide
Race starts at 8:30 a.m. rain or shine. The course is out and back on the sand starting at the Pismo Beach Pier. Walkers
are welcome. Registration is from 7:30 - 8:15 a.m. at the pier on race day. Checks: payable to the City of Pismo Beach. $15
entry fee with shirt, $10 without shirt. T-shirts will be available to the first 100 entrants who request them. Shirt size will be
accommodated in order of entry. Conducted: by the San Luis Distance. For more information, go online to www.sldc.org or
call the Pismo Beach Recreation Division at 805-773-7063.
Remember to be a tourist in your own backyard!
Visit www.ClassicCalifornia.com, the official Pismo Beach Visitor Guide website.
Pismo Beach Conference & Visitors Bureau 805-773-7034
PG 9
Price Historical Park Masterplan
The Price Historical Park is a place where the unique history
of Pismo Beach has been preserved and restored. Located at
the western end of Price Canyon, just south of Price Canyon
Road, this is the site of the Price Anniversary House: the home
of early settlers John and Andrea Price between the years 1893
and 1902. Other structures at the Price Historical Park include
adobe buildings in need of restoration, a stone corral, and interpretive exhibits of the indigenous people that lived in the area
around the time of the Portola Expedition.
In an effort to appropriately guide restoration efforts and improvements at the Price Historical Park, the Friends of Price House
drafted a Price Historical Park Master Plan that was approved
by the City Council in 2003. Following installation of Rancho
Pismo Drive, which provides paved street access to the site, the
Friends of Price House submitted an update to the master plan
in 2009. Steps have now started to update the Price Historical
Park Master Plan in response to the recommendations provided
by the Friends of Price House. The update process will include
kick-off meetings with city staff and interested parties, including the Friends of Price House, and holding a joint workshop
between the City Council and the Planning Commission to review the plan’s goals. A meeting with the Parks, Recreation, and
Beautification Commission to gain input on the master plan is
also slated. Once the final draft of the plan is complete, an environmental analysis will be conducted. This will be scheduled for
consideration by the Planning Commission, which will develop
recommendations regarding the master plan that will be considered by the City Council. These hearings are expected to start
in the summer of 2011.
Memorandum of Agreement Between City of Pismo Beach and SLO County
How does a City grow? The answer, in short, is in very little steps. One small step in Pismo Beach’s careful approach to
growth was taken in March of this year when the City Council approved a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) that now goes
on the County of San Luis Obispo Board of Supervisors for consideration. An MOA is an agreement between the City and
the County regarding how the future limits of the City will take shape. It also calls for the cooperative review of future development proposals at the current edge of the City, both for lands that will ultimately be included within the City limits and
mapped areas of special interest. Another map that is part of the MOA shows a “Sphere of Influence” boundary (SOI) that
identifies areas where there is agreement between the City and County on the future City limit location, once all necessary
approvals for annexation are granted. The Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) is an independent organization
responsible for reviewing and approving future changes to the City’s boundaries and SOI. LAFCO has facilitated discussions between the City and County on the MOA. When approved by the City and County, the MOA is given great weight by
the LAFCO Board when it considers SOI and boundary changes. New areas of land are included in the SOI map. Including
these lands provides the City with additional opportunities and helps bring the City one step closer to meeting a General
Plan policy that calls for an inland arterial, which is identified as running parallel to US 101 and connects Oak Park Boulevard with Price Canyon Road.
Next steps in the process include consideration of the MOA by the County of San Luis Obispo Board of Supervisors and then
completion of a Municipal Services Review study and hearing on the SOI change by LAFCO. Approval of these documents
and maps, in conjunction with the General Plan and Specific Plans, provides a solid foundation for the planned and careful
growth of Pismo Beach.
PG 10
Timed Parking Just Ahead for Pismo Beach Downtown
Beginning June 1st, parking on some streets in the Pismo Beach Downtown
will be limited to 3 hours between 10:00 am in the morning and 6:00 pm in the
evening. This includes parking on Price Street as well as other streets indicated
on the map below. Signs along Price Street notifying motorists of the time limit
will be set up just before June 1st and removed at the conclusion of the timed
parking season on September 30th. The intent of timed parking is to ensure
an adequate supply of parking for those using Downtown services during the
busy summer season. For more information, please contact the Pismo Beach
Parking Division at (805) 773-7451.
What’s Ahead for 2011 and Beyond?
Since 2006, the City Council has met annually in January or February to listen to public comment and advice on goals for
the City of Pismo Beach. This year on January 24th and 25th the City Council again held publicly noticed meetings to listen
to public input and to discuss and decide on appropriate short, mid and long-term goals. Additionally, residents were able
to submit their suggestions via the City’s website. At the February 15, 2011 City Council meeting the City Council approved
the following goals.
Short-Term Goals
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Adopt a fiscally sound 2-year budget that maintains Council policy of a 20% General Fund Reserve.
•
Complete approved projects for Dinosaur Caves and Spyglass Parks.
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Complete Price Historic Park Master Plan.
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Complete Pismo Pier rehabilitation and improvements.
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Complete relocation of Franklin storm drain.
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Repair Price Canyon Road slope failure.
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Complete and approve updated Land Use Element to General Plan (including consideration of any revisions to sign poicy).
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Approve plan for low- to moderate-income, workforce housing.
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Continue efforts with Army Corps of Engineers to complete Shoreline Protection Plan for Phase I (lift stations, Memory Park, and Eldwayen Park) to protect City infrastructure.
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Complete engineering study of the old Pismo Grammar School building site.
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Acquire and install 21st century technology in Police Department.
Mid-Range Goals
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Sustain City street paving program and repair storm drains and related infrastructure.
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Complete and approve updated Circulation Element to General Plan (including options to connect northern and southern sections of City).
•
Implement State-required Storm Water Management Plan.
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Continue to maintain and improve ocean water quality.
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Continue attention to energy efficiency and explore renewable energy with a strategy for additional City actions.
•
Develop educational workshop to discuss privately funded options to underground utilities.
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Repair Pier Plaza seawall (steel retaining wall and concrete abutment).
Long-Range Goals
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Develop options for additional City parking.
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Continue to work with PG&E to underground utilities.
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Acquire funding to complete Ventana Fire Station.
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Begin planning for relocation of Pier Plaza restrooms.
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Implement Phase II (Price Street) of Shoreline Protection Plan.
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Update Parks and Recreation Element of General Plan (including feasibility of dog park).
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Calendar Of Events
JUNE
MAY
1 Art in the Park - 10:00 a.m.
3 City Council meeting– 5:30 p.m.
JULY
2 PRBC meeting – 6:00 p.m.
3 Art in the Park - 10:00 a.m.
2-5 Wine, Waves & Beyond
4 Concert & Fireworks at Pier
5 Art in the Park - 10:00 a.m.
4
7
City
Council
meeting
–
5:30
p.m.
5
8 Concert in the Park Mother’s Day - 1:00 p.m.
10 Planning Commission meeting – 6:30 p.m. 8-9 City Council Budget Hearings - 9:00 a.m 7
14 Planning Commission meeting – 6:30 p.m. 12
17 City Council meeting – 5:30 p.m.
5 PRBC meeting – 6:00 p.m.
18 CVB meeting – 3:00 p.m.
15 CVB meeting – 3:00 p.m.
City Hall Closed
City Council meeting – 5:30 p.m.
PRBC meeting – 6:00 p.m
Planning Commission meeting – 6:30 p.m.
19 City Council meeting – 5:30 p.m.
24 Planning Commission meeting – 6:30 p.m. 16-19 Pismo Beach Classic Car Show
25 Parking Committee meeting – 10:00 a.m. 21 City Council meeting – 5:30 p.m.
20 CVB meeting – 3:00 p.m.
23 Stride with the Tide 5K Run - 8:30 a.m.
22
Parking
Committee
meeting
–
10:00
a.m.
26 Planning Commission meeting – 6:30 p.m.
30 Memorial Day Ceremony @ Pier-11:00 a.m.
28 Planning Commission meeting – 6:30 p.m. 27 Parking Committee meeting - 10:00 a.m
30 City Hall Closed
Note:
CVB - Conference & Visitor’s Bureau
PRBC - Parks, Recreation and Beautification Commission
Art in the Park is held at Dinosaur Caves Park
CITY NEWSLETTER
The City is pleased to be publishing the City newsletter.
The Clam Chronicle is mailed to City residents on a
quarterly basis, in February, May, August and November.
We appreciate your questions or comments. Please call
the Administration Office at 773-4657 or send an e-mail to
[email protected].
PUBLIC MEETINGS
All meetings are open to the public and are
held in the City Council Chamber at City Hall,
760 Mattie Road.
CITY OF PISMO BEACH POLICY OF
NON-DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF
HANDICAPPED STATUS
The City of Pismo Beach does not discriminate on the basis of
handicapped status in the admission or access to, or treatment or
employment in, its programs or activities. The City Manager or his
assigned representative, has been designated to coordinate compliance
with the non-discrimination requirements contained in “Section 504 of
the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended 99 29 U.S.C 794)”. The City
Manager may be contacted at City Hall, 760 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach,
CA 93449 or by calling 773-4657.
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