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CLAMCHRONICLE
VOL. 21, ISSUE 3
SPECIAL WATER EDITION
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CITY DIRECTORY
CITY COUNCIL
Sheila Blake - 773-4035
Shelly Higginbotham 235-6604
Erik Howell - 556-4640
Mary Ann Reiss - 709-6296
Ed Waage - 550-3345
CITY MANAGER
James R. Lewis - 773-7007
DEPARTMENTS
Emergency911
Admin/City Clerk 773-4657
Finance773-4655
Fire773-7031
Eng./Public Works 773-4656
Planning773-4658
Building773-7040
CVB773-7034
Police773-2208
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AUGUST - OCTOBER 2015
In This Issue:
Public Works
City News
Community Development
Police / Fire
Tourism’ly Yours & Events
Recreation Happenings
Library News
Other City News
Calendar of Events
www.pismobeach.org
Mandatory Water Conservation - Avoiding Fines
T
he City is currently in a Critical Water Supply Condition and with that
comes a number of water use restrictions, many of which are mandated by
the State of California. For those who
are not familiar with the water use restrictions they include the following:
• Use of water which results in excessive
gutter runoff is prohibited.
• No outdoor water use – except irrigation.
• Washing cars or boats shall be attended
and have a hand-controlled watering device, typically spring-loaded shutoff nozzle.
• No water shall be used for cleaning driveways, patios, parking lots, sidewalks, streets
or other such uses except by the City contracted street sweeper, or where necessary
to protect the public health and safety.
• Using potable water in decorative water
features that do not recirculate the water is
prohibited.
• NO outdoor irrigation between the hours
off 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
• Even-Numbered Addresses may irrigate:
Mondays & Thursdays ONLY; Odd-Numbered Addresses may irrigate: Tuesdays &
Fridays ONLY.
• Using outdoor irrigation during and 48
hours following measurable precipitation is
prohibited.
• Restaurants shall serve drinking water
only in response to a specific request by a
customer.
• Hotels and Mo- Continued on page 2
Get Paid to Conserve -- Water Conservation
Rebates
T
he City Council has established a
number of water conservation rebate
programs to add incentives for water use
reductions. Programs include: rebates for
Turf removal Smart Irrigation Controller Installation, Irrigation Retrofits, and
High Efficiency Toilets. Recently the City
Council established additional rebates for:
Micro-Irrigation sprinkler systems, 0.5
Gallon Per Minute (gpm) Aeratos for sinks,
“Catch Buckets” for showers, and free
mulch. The newly established programs
will provide a $0.25 per square foot rebate for landscaping that is converted from
conventional overhead sprinklers to microirrigation, free 0.5 gpm faucet aerators, free
“catch buckets” and free mulch when it is
available from Public Works operations.
Wonder what a “catch bucket” is? In most
homes it takes between one and three gallons of water to get hot water to the shower.
The “catch bucket” (small bucket you keep
in your bathroom) is used to catch the cold
water that runs through your pipes while
you wait for the water to get hot. This water can be used to water plants, fill the back
of a toilet for any Continued on page 4
CITY OF PISMO BEACH - 760 MATTIE ROAD - PISMO BEACH 93449
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PUBLIC WORKS
Mandatory Water Conservation - Avoiding Fines
Continued from page 1
tels must provide guests with the option
of not having towels and linens laundered daily.
• Use of potable water for compaction or dust control purposes in construction activities is prohibited.
Violators of these restrictions will receive a warning letter for the first offense, and subsequence offenses will be
met with increasing fines, starting at
$100. Ultimately, severe water wasters
Repeat violations may result in monetary
fines or water service being shut off
who do not comply with the City’s
mandatory water use restrictions
could have their water service turned
off. If you suspect somebody is improperly using water call the City’s
water division at 773-7053. We encourage everybody to reduce their
water consumption as much as possible during this extended drought.
For more tips on water conservation
please visit: ThinkH2onow.com.
From Laundry to Landscape - Tap into Greywater
W
hat exactly is greywater? Greywater is “gently used”
water from bathroom sinks, showers, bathtubs and
washing machines, it is not water from toilets (that is often
referred to as black water). Greywater often contains traces
of dirt, food, grease, hair and household cleaners. If discharged into the Municipal storm drain system, it would be
considered an illicit discharge. However, when kept on your
property it can be a valuable resource to reduce your water
use and help keep your plants healthy during the drought.
The amount of water generated by these systems varies depending on how they are installed and what fixtures they
capture the water from, but a family of three can generate
as much as 50,000 gallons a year. In many cases it can be
difficult to capture greywater because the fixtures that generate the water are already plumbed into the house’s sewer
system. Separating out bathtubs, dishwashers and sinks can
be a costly retrofit. Two easy, low cost ways to get started
in the utilization of greywater in your home is to 1) empty
bathtubs with a bucket, or purchase a small pump and run
a hose through your house to your garden, and 2) to install
a three-way valve on your washing machine discharge line.
Clothes washers, in many cases are installed near an exterior wall, and already pump water into the house’s sewer
system. Adding a valve that can divert water to either the
sewer or some newly installed piping through the wall can
provide your garden with a new source of non-potable water. There are some things to look out for and avoid when
considering a grey water system. First, when discharging
any water outside your house, make sure to do it in a manner that will not affect or harm your house’s foundation.
Be sure that the ground slopes away from your foundation
and the discharge point is some distance away from the exterior wall. Second, greywater does not store well. Due
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Greywater discharge may be used for irrigation
to the organic matter that is washed into the water when
first used, greywater that is stored without being treated or
disinfected can go septic, creating a foul odor and becoming harmful to humans and pets. Third, greywater should
never be used for drinking by you, your pets or wildlife. Finally, greywater systems installed within the City of Pismo
Beach require a building permit. In most cases this will
require a soils test to be performed. There are many parts
of our City that have a high water table, such as Shell
Beach and Pismo Oaks in which case greywater applied
in one yard could migrate into a neighbor’s yard, or contaminate the subsurface flows. Other parts of our City,
such as Pimso Heights, have a very shallow depth to bedrock. This is another situation where greywater applied
to one property could end up coming up in somebody
else’s yard. For more information on greywater systems
visit greywateraction.org, or to determine if your property is in an area where such a system can be installed,
call the City’s Engineering Department at 773-4656.
VISIT THE CITY’S WEBSITE AT: WWW.PISMOBEACH.ORG
PUBLIC WORKS continued
Water: Study Reveals Hotel Conservation Efforts
T
he California drought has been the
topic of many conversations lately
and local hoteliers are getting quite involved. The Pismo Beach Hospitatlity
Association conducted a study that was
just released and reveals that hoteliers are
taking the drought seriously and making some major water-saving changes
within their facilities. As it turns out visitors like the changes. An executive from
one of the City’s larger properties said,
“We have found that the guests have
been thrilled to be a part of the solution.”
From offering a choice of denying
housekeeping services to relandscaping
public areas with more drought tolerant plants, each hotel in Pismo Beach
is doing their part to make a difference.
Recycled Water – The Plan and its Future
T
he City Council recently adopted the
City’s Recycled Water Facilities Planning Study. This study, which was funded
in part by a grant, analyzed the City’s options for not only recycled water, but also
looked at other sources of water including raising the Lake Lopez dam spillway
and desalination of ocean water. The
comprehensive report recommended that
the City’s most economical source of new
water is advanced treated recycled water
that is injected into the groundwater ba-
sin. Once injected into the groundwater
basin, this water can be extracted through
our municipal wells and delivered to the
City’s potable water system. Since its
adoption by the City Council, the Recycled Water Facilities Planning Study
has been formally supported by a vote of
the Oceano Community Services District
and the City of Arroyo Grande. Currently staff is working on the environmental
documents and preliminary engineering
design required for permitting and to
make the project eligible for grant funding under Proposition 1. Once complete
this project will provide approximately
900 acre feet of
potable water
and will be the
most significant
new water supply in the South
County in the
last 25 years. Scan this QR Code
for more information
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PUBLIC WORKS continued
Get Paid to Conserve -Water Conservation
Rebates
Continued from page 1
other domestic use. It is important before
making any purchases or changes to your
landscaping that you contact the City’s Engineering Department at 773-4656, as all
of the programs require a “pre-inspection”
to verify that the proposed retrofits qualify
for the rebate programs. The full terms
and conditions of each of the programs can
be found at ThinkH2onow.com. To date,
Cash 4 Grass has been the most popular
program with 79 rebate checks issued. The
total estimated water savings generated by
these rebates is over 26 acre feet per year.
The complete process is easy and can be
completed by following these simple steps:
1. Visit ThinkH2onow.com and
download an application.
2.
Submit your application by mail or
in person at 760 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach,
CA 93449, fax your application 773-4684
or by email to mmusgrove@pismobeach.
org.
3.
Once processed a staff member will
contact you for your “pre-inspection.”
4.
Perform the work, or hire a contractor to complete the work for you.
5.
Call for a “post-inspection.” City
staff will verify the terms of the program
were met.
6.
Receive your check.
Our goal is to make this process as easy as
possible. Programs and program changes
will also be posted at ThinkH2onow.com.
There are also a couple of new mandatory
water conservation measures that the City
Council adopted that will take effect in
February of 2016. All newly constructed,
tenant occupied multi-unit residential and
commercial buildings must now have water meters, or sub-meters, for each rentable
space, common area and landscaping. In
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addition to sub-meters, new requirements establish that all urinals within
the City must be replaced with waterless, or flushless, urinals. There
are some exemptions to the waterless
urinal mandate, but in most cases
conventional urinals will soon be a
thing of the past. It is estimated that
one waterless urinal can conserve as
much as 40,000 gallons of potable
water a year. The final new conser-
vation measure adopted by the City
Council is the requirement that 0.5
gpm aerators are to be installed on
all publicly accessible restroom facets.
This includes hotel rooms, lobbies,
restaurants, retail buildings, schools
and similar types of establishments.
For more information on these
new requirements or for any questions please call the City’s Engineering Department at 805-773-4656.
CITY NEWS
SoCalGas to Make Safety Improvements to Pipelines in Pismo Beach
S
outhern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) is currently
updating and testing its natural gas pipeline system throughout Central and Southern California. The work being performed is part of SoCalGas’ Pipeline Safety Enhancement Plan,
which was filed to comply with the CPUC’s pipeline safety rulemaking proceeding directives to enhance public safety.
“Safety is, and has always been the most important part of our work.
Our Pipeline Safety Enhancement Plan will continue to improve our
system and further protect our customers and employees,” said Rick
Phillips, senior director of SoCalGas’ Pipeline Safety Enhancement Plan.
SoCalGas is replacing and testing a segment of a natural gas pipeline in Pismo Beach. Pipeline replacement work involves installing
new pipeline parallel to the path of the existing pipeline. Next, the
existing pipeline is taken out of service and all natural gas is safely
removed from it. The new pipeline section is then connected to
the distribution system and brought into service.
A hydrostatic pressure test (“hydrotest”) involves filling the pipeline with water and increasing the pressure to a level higher than
the pipeline’s normal operating pressure. If the pipe holds the
pressure without any leaks for several hours, it passes the test and
is put back in service.
Impacts in Pismo Beach
Construction work is currently underway in Pismo Beach. The
work is expected to take about three months to complete, depending on weather and other factors that could impact construction.
To complete this work safely, at times street traffic will be reduced
to one lane. The lane closures will only be in effect during the
specified work hours and will be marked with traffic cones and
signs. The construction zone has both SoCalGas and its contractors’ trucks, along with heavy equipment.
At times, residents may smell the odor of natural gas and hear a
loud, steady noise as natural gas is vented from the pipeline using
safe and common techniques. Natural gas is non-toxic and lighter
than air, so it rises and dissipates safely.
Anyone who has concerns about the smell of gas should call SoCalGas at 1-800-427-2200 from a safe location. SoCalGas is
available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For more information
about pipeline safety, visit socalgas.com and search “Safety.”
Keeping an eye on water usage
In this period of extreme drought, it’s more important than ever
to conserve water. Although the use of water is the industry standard process to test the strength of pipelines that transport natural gas to customers, SoCalGas is sensitive to the importance of
our natural resources and encourages environmental stewardship.
Wherever it is feasible, SoCalGas reuses hydrostatic test water or
uses non-potable water sources.
Digital Engagement and Civic Participation
A
s digital technology quickly infuses into our everyday
lives we are beginning to see a shift in communications.
Recent data from the Pew Research Center shows that 91%
of American adults own a cell phone, among which 58% are
smartphones. The tools that citizens use to get their news is
moving away from passive technologies- like television and
radio- to engaged technologies- like mobile streaming and
social media. This means that people are becoming more active in their decisions on where they get their information.
The City of Pismo Beach has embraced this shift and has established a Facebook and Twitter account and created the Pismo
Pulse app to provide you with the most up-to-date information
from the City. These social media platforms are allowing realtime communication between residents and the City on issues
like traffic backups, weather and ocean conditions, and upcoming Pismo Beach events in our community. With the Pismo Pulse
app you are able to report concens such as pot holes, maintenance
requests, water issues and much more directly to City employees.
The City is pursuing an open dialogue concerning citywide issues to facilitate an exchange of views, to increase public awareness, information and consultation, to be prepared in the event
of a disaster, and to respond actively to public concerns.
Get involved, join the conversations, keep up-to-date,
and notify the City of issues you’re concerned with.
Find the City on Facebook at CityofPismoBeach or on Twitter at
CityofPismo. Also, download the free Pismo Pulse app using any
Apple or Android device. Request can also be logged on our website
www.pismobeach.com under “Citizen Requests.” Call the City
Manager’s Executive Assistant for questions at 805-773-7004.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Chapman Estate Preservation - Connection to the Past and Future
L
ocated at 1243 Ocean Blvd,
the Chapman Estate is a jewel
spot in the heart of the Shell Beach
neighborhood. With its beautiful gardens and ocean setting, the
Estate grounds have hosted many
philanthropic
fundraisers
over
the years.
Under the ownership of the City, the potential
for future preservation of this
jewel is an unfolding possibility.
The Pismo Beach City Council
seeks to work with the community to create the Chapman Estate
Strategic Master Plan. The Plan
will identify a comprehensive palette of appropriate uses of the Estate buildings and grounds; create a
phasing plan for improvements,
prioritize improvement costs and
identify funding sources and fundraising options.
You are invited to share your ideas for the
Chapman Estate Strategic Master Plan by participating in
any or all of the following:
~
Public
workshop
at
the
Chapman Estate at 1243 Ocean Blvd
on Monday, August 24 at 5:30 PM;
~ Joint public hearing of the Chapman
Estate Advisory Commission, Parks
Recreation and Beautification Commission and Planning Commission at 760 Mattie Road on Monday, September 28 at 5:30 PM;
~ Pismo Beach City Council Public Hearing in the Council Chambers at 760 Mattie Road on Tuesday, October 20 at 6:30 PM.
For more information, please call
(805) 773-7043. Your comments by
e-mail are welcome as well at [email protected];
or
by USPS, Pismo Beach City Hall,
760 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach, CA
93449, Attention: Chapman Estate.
Shell Beach Development Standards and Design Guidelines
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ne of the City Council’s principal goals for 2015 was the
creation of new development standards and design guidelines for the
Shell Beach neighborhood. Development standards provide the boundaries within a site where residential
or commercial buildings can be developed. These standards typically
include setbacks from property lines,
height limits, lot coverage maximums, and standards to the maximum amount of floor space that can
be included in a building – typically in relation to the size of the lot.
Design guidelines provide architectural direction on appropriate building styles for a neighborhood and
can be very detailed or very general.
cy within the community, the City
has started a process to review and
potentially update standards to foster more uniform building designs
for the Shell Beach Neighborhood.
Coupled with this is the creation of
design guidelines that will provide
property owners and the public with
information on appropriate architectural styles, finishes, and materials for
the Shell Beach Neighborhood. Extensive public participation and input is anticipated in the development
of the standards and guidelines. Staff
is currently seeking a consultant that
will assist in the development of the
standards and guidelines and the development of documents that are user
friendly and easy to understand. Tips
and suggestions are expected to be an
element of the guidelines that will
help projects through the review process. It is expected that the standards
and guidelines will be completed by
the winter of 2015 and ready for use
by the public and decision makers.
Shell Beach is an eclectic neighborhood and has not had any design
standards or guidelines for new construction or structure modifications,
thus there is little uniformity between
homes in the same neighborhood. In
an effort to establish some consisten-
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POLICE BEAT
A Fresh New Look for D.A.R.E. Vehicle
A
fter 15 years of service, the
old D.A.R.E. SUV with the
picture of “Daren” the lion was
retired due to age, mileage, and
paint fade. Fortunately, the police
department had just the vehicle to
replace it! In 2010, the police department acquired a free Humvee.
As the vehicle has limited use for
routine patrol, it has turned out to
be a great D.A.R.E vehicle and a
special purpose emergency response
tool. Dressed in the latest Pismo
PD “wave wear,” this vehicle will be
a head turner and crowd pleaser for
years to come as it rolls into community service. Look for it on the
beach or at the next City event.
PISMO FIRE
Wildland Safety: Steps You Can Take at Pismo Preserve
W
hat does it take to turn the open hillside into the Pismo
Preserve that will be ready and safe for public use? CAL
FIRE/Pismo Beach is working side by side with the Land Conservancy to make sure every visit to the Pismo Preserve is as
safe as it can be. There are many things to consider when turning wildland areas into recreational
areas for use by hikers, bikers and
equestrians.
The Pismo Preserve must be designed to be fire safe. This means
that smoking and camp fires will
not be allowed in the recreational
area. Vegetation disturbance will be
part of the landscape. You will also
see grazing, shaded fuel breaks and
road systems that will help with fire
suppression should a wildland fire
occur. The Pismo Heights Fire Safe
Focus Group is partnering up with
the Land Conservancy and CAL
FIRE/Pismo Beach to help reduce
vegetation that is overgrown near
homes and roadways.
There are steps you can take to prevent an accident and be
prepared for an adventure in the great outdoors:
1.
When exploring trails it is always important to plan
ahead, be prepared and map out your destination.
2.
Notify others of where you are going and an
expected return time.
3.
Be aware of your surroundings and know where you are in the
event you need to call for help.
4.
Travel with a mobile phone
that has a fully charged battery.
5. Know your capabilities
and the capabilities of those you
are with when enjoying trails. Exceeding these capabilities could
spell disaster and result in a medical emergency.
6.
Take some time at the trail
head to understand the choices of
exploration. Select a trail that is a
perfect fit for your entire group.
7. Bring plenty of water,
snacks and clothing that will prepare you for the day’s weather forecast.
The Fire Department is constantly
CalFire Conduct Safety Training / Rescue Exercise
looking for new and better ways of preThe Land Conservancy plans to reventing and responding to incidents in our wildland areas. We view and take recommendations from the Fire Department
are fortunate to have many areas to enjoy outdoor recreational with regard to local incident responses to make the Pismo
activities in San Luis Obispo County; with that, incidents do Preserve a safe place to visit. However, ultimately it is an
happen. The Fire Department understands how important it is individual’s job to take safety precautions to prevent an acto review each incident and look for areas of improvement with cident from happening. The great outdoors are a dynamic
the idea that process improvements will help future responses place and conditions caan change quickly, be prepared so
and prevent reoccurring incidents.
your day is enjoyable.
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TOURISM’LY YOURS and UPCOMING EVENTS
September 25-27: Billabong’s Still Frothy Surf Festival
Pismo Beach Featured Event:
The only tow-at (jet ski assist) air division on the Central
Coast. The first day includes the Youth Divisions, JR Guard
6th Annual Sunset
Challenge & the Tow-At Air Show, while the second day
SAVOR the Central Coast features the Pro-Am Contest. Free giveaways will be tak-
T
his world-class food and wine event celebrates the beauty and bounty of the
Central Coast in an incredible 4-day experience, September 24-27, 2015. The
Main Event will be held at the historic
Santa Margarita Ranch, showcasing celebrity and master chefs, Sunset Magazine experts, winemakers,
brew masters and destinations throughout California’s beautiful Central Coast. For more information about this event,
please call 805-541-8000 or visit www.savorcentralcoast.com.
ing place all day. For more information, please email [email protected] or visit www.billabong.com/stillfrothy.
OCTOBER
October 1-4: Central Coast Railroad Festival
Celebrate rail history and future while experiencing all types of
modeling, rail excursions, concerts, films, and more. Activities
will take place at numerous historical and educational railroad
locations throughout San Luis Obispo and northern Santa Barbara counties. For more information, please visit ww.ccrrf.com.
Pismo Beach Events this Season:
October 2-4: BUBBLYFEST by the Sea
The new definitive weekend-long festival promises over 40
Sparkling Wine and Champagne Producers with the gorAUGUST
geous Pacific Ocean as your backdrop. Upscale, educational,
with a touch of humor thrown in! End your weekend with
August 2: Art in the Park @ Dinosaur Caves Park
Over 100 local artists and craftsmen sell and display their work, a fabulous brunch filled with music, sweeping views, and all
including paintings, sculpture, pottery, glass, and more. The the bubbly you can drink! For more information, please visit
event also features live music, hands-on children’s activities, fresh www.bubblyfest.com.
flowers and plants, a BBQ and on-site massage. For more infor- October 11: City to the Sea Half Marathon, 5K
mation, please call (805) 704-8128.
Please visit www.citytothesea.org for more information.
August 2: Misty May’s Dream in Gold Volleyball Clinic
Three-time Olympic Gold Medalist Mist May-Treanor
will host two and half-day beach volleyball clinics at the Wadsworth Avenue courts in Pismo beach for youth ages 1018. For more information please visit dreamingold.com
October 16-18: Clam Festival & Parade
A community tradition since 1946, the Pismo Beach Clam
Festival features a live parade, best local chowder contest, surf
contest, food, Beer & Wine Garden and Pier Pub, music and
the Friday night wine walk. For more information, please conAugust 15-17: St. Anthony’s Celebration & Parade tact the Pismo Beach Chamber of Commerce at 800-443-7778.
celebrate the cultural contribution of the area’s Por- October 14:
Collette Vacations Presentation; Shades of tuguese descendants. The parade begins on Sunday at Ireland, Costa Rica, and Southern Charm
9:30am with sopas being served at the St. Anthony’s
grounds at 390 Bello St. For more information, please con- October 22-25: Jubilee by the Sea Jazz Festival
tact the Visitor Information Center at 800-443-7778. This premier west coast jazz event features many of
the most sought-after traditional jazz bands from across
SEPTEMBER
the nation, including 20 bands and several guest artSeptember 6: Art in the Park @ Dinosaur Caves Park
ists performing at five venues, all connected by a shuttle
bus system. Call 805-481-7840 for more information.
September 19: Price Historical Park Ice Cream Social
Open House, Tours of the Price Anniversary House and delicious October 24: Pumpkins on the Pier
ice cream. The event will be located at 100 Rancho Pismo Drive in October 31: Monarch Grove Grand Opening Celebration
Pismo Beach. For more information, please visit www.pricepark.org. The grove will be open from 10am-4pm with informational
talks given at 11am and 2pm daily.
September 24-27: Sunset SAVOR the Central Coast
For more information visit www.savorcentralcoast.com
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RECREATIONAL HAPPENINGS
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LIBRARY NEWS
Story Time Moments
M
ay was National Bike Month, the
library celebrated by having Bicycle Story Time with Claire Grether as the
amazing story teller. The kids had a ball
listening to the great book Bug on a Bike,
by author Chris Monroe. They then decorated their own bikes with help from
Claire and volunteer extraordinaire, Collette Blair. Naturally, a bike parade was
held in the neighborhood afterwards!
Summer Reading Programs
and Activities
T
he Summer Reading Program kicked
off on June 11, with lots of sign-ups
from both our loyal fans and some new
neighborhood friends. Our Super Hero
mask-making craft day was a big hit, with
an excellent story time by Sarah Rijnen and
crafts helper Viola. In attendance at the
event were some local heroes, whose true
identities are, of course, kept secret. Each
super hero received Special Powers and are
now off fighting crime in the Five Cities area.
Emma’s
Superhero
Mask
Claire reads Bug on a Bike with full audience participation.
Relandscaping at
the Library
Lili’s
Superhero
Mask
Hannas’
Superhero
Mask
I
t was no June gloom this year at the
prettiest library spot in the county, Shell Beach. The library launched
a new ‘summer look’ this year with
some beautiful new landscaping by
Joel Stern. Joel replaced old plants with
some lovely succulents, and added
micro-bark around the bench to tidy
up its appearance. He is a true artist!
Abraham’s
Superhero
Mask
On July 15 the fabulous Seabird Olympics were held at the library. This event
taught kids about the adaptive skills
that local seabirds use to spot food
while soaring overhead. The summer reading program event for August is the always popular CalFire
Truck and our local hero firefighters!
The new bench area in front of the library
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“Escape the Ordinary” was the theme
of the adult summer reading program.
The goal was to complete eight challenges related to travel and adventure to
be entered into a drawing to win a prize!
On July 21st Joel Stern gave a presentation that gave tips for water-wise
landscaping. This touched on lawn replacement and use of drought-tolerant plants. Joel has been a superstar at
Cherry Lane Nursery for years and is
well known throughout the community.
Our monthly book discussion and tea
continues to be popular, giving everyone
a chance to share what books inspired,
entertained, or annoyed us. Some recent highlights include the latest works
by Kristin Hannah, Alexander McCall
Smith, TaraShea Nesbit, Alan Bradley,
Anthony Doerr, Paula Hawkins, Laura Hillenbrand, and Lisa Baker Kline.
The library said a fond farewell to
Friends of the Library President Donna
Guild, as she and Al headed south to
be closer to family. We will miss them
both, and can’t thank them enough for
their many contributions to the library.
Happily though, the Shell Beach
FOL organization now has several new members—a big welcome
and thank you to Beverly, Claire,
Connie, Debbie, Janice, and Jody!
Much is going on at your Shell Beach
Library, so please plan a trip there.
Drop by and check out the latest in
books, movies, magazines, and music.
Kate, Cathy, Jo, Kathryn, Shelley, Darlene, and Victoria bid Donna goodbye
and good luck.
OTHER CITY NEWS
Employee Spotlight: Russ Fleming
R
uss came to the City of
Pismo Beach in 2005 as a
Wastewater Operator in Training. He quickly advanced to a
Wastewater Operator II where he
spent many hours working on the
collection system as well as the
treatment plant. In 2008, Russ
was promoted to Lead Mechanic
where he was primarily responsible for the maintenance and
repair of the heavy equipment
related to the treatment and collection sysems. Russ left the City
to become the Chief Plant Operator in Grangeville, Idaho in 2012.
When the previous Wastewater
System Supervisor retired, Russ felt
the experience he gained in Idaho,
coupled with his extensive knowledge of the Pismo Beach Wastewater System would make him an ideal
candidate for the position. Russ was
rehired in May of 2013 to serve as
the City’s Wastewater System Supervisor and Chief Plant Operator.
In July of 2014, Russ was selected
to serve as the Interim Public Works
Operations Manager, when that
position became vacant. Russ now
serves as the City’s Utility Man-
ager and is responsible for both the
Wastewater and Water Divisions.
Russ was awarded with Employee
of the Year in both 2008 and 2014.
In his spare time Russ can be found
surfing the waves of the Central
Coast. He often says he inspects the
Pismo Pier every morning, however
his coworkers know better (they
realize Russ was hitting the waves
before work). Though many of
us here at the City believe surfing
is what’s most important to Russ,
those who know him best know
he would much rather be enjoying
time with his wife and daughter.
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Calendar Of Events
AUGUST 2015
SEPTEMBER 2015
4 CANCELLED- City Council Meeting
11 Planning Commission Meeting– 6:30 pm
18 City Council Meeting – 5:30 pm
19 CVB Meeting– 3:00pm
25 Planning Commission Meeting – 6:30 pm
OCTOBER 2015
3 PRBC Meeting – 6:00 pm
21 CVB Meeting – 3:00 pm
16 CVB Meeting -- 3:00 pm
26 Chapman Commission Meeting – 5:30 pm 22 Planning Commission Meeting – 6:30 pm
23 Chapman Commission Meeting – 5:30 pm
27 Planning Commission Meeting -- 6:30pm
28 Parking Advisory Committee – 10:00 am
28 Chapman Commission Meeting – 5:30 pm
PUBLIC MEETINGS
All meetings are open to the public and are held in the City Council Chamber at City Hall, 760 Mattie Road.
Note: CVB - Conference & Visitor’s Bureau
PRBC - Parks, Recreation and Beautification Commission
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 City Manager’s Executive Assistant
at 773-7004.
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CITY OF PISMO BEACH POLICY OF
NON-DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF
DISABLED 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 773-7007.

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