CITY OF PACIFICA
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Council Chambers
2212 Beach Blvd
Pacifica, CA 94044
Mayor Christine Boles
Vice Mayor Greg Wright
Councilmember Sue Beckmeyer
Councilmember Mary Bier
Councilmember Mayra Espinosa
City Council Regular Meeting 1 May 26, 2026
May 26, 2026 (TUESDAY)
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City Council Regular Meeting 2 May 26, 2026
6:00 PM OPEN SESSION
Call to Order
Roll Call
Reading of Land Acknowledgment
The City of Pacifica acknowledges that we occupy the unceded ancestral homeland of the Ramaytush Ohlone peoples, who are the original inhabitants of the San Francisco Peninsula. We honor the Ramaytush Ohlone peoples for their enduring commitment to Mother Earth. As the Indigenous protectors of this land and in accordance with their traditions, the Ramaytush Ohlone have never ceded, lost, nor forgotten their responsibilities as the caretakers of this place, as well as for all peoples who reside in their traditional territory. We affirm their sovereign rights as First Peoples and wish to pay our respects to the ancestors, elders, and relatives of the Ramaytush Ohlone peoples.
Salute to the Flag led by Mayor Boles
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
A. Proclamation: Pride Month (June 2026)
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1. Approval of Minutes
PROPOSED ACTION: Move to approve the minutes for the March 7, 2026 City Council Study Session and the March 9, 2026 City Council Special and Regular Meeting.
2. Terminating Proclamation of Local Emergency, Approving an Agreement for Construction, and Notice of Completion for the Vallemar Phase II Emergency Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation and Repair Project
PROPOSED ACTION: Move to Adopt the Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pacifica Terminating the Proclamation of Local Emergency, Approval of an Agreement for Construction, accepting completion, and directing the City Manager to file Notice of Completion for the Vallemar Phase II Emergency Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation and Repair Project; and authorize the City Manager to release the retention funds to the City Council Regular Meeting 3 May 26, 2026
contractor.
3. Quarterly Financial Report for General Fund for the quarter ending March 31, 2026 PROPOSED ACTION: Review and accept the Quarterly Financial Report for General Fund for the quarter ending March 31, 2026.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE.
CONSIDERATION
4. Appointments to the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission and Open Space and Parkland Advisory Committee
PROPOSED ACTION: Move to appoint:
A) two (2) applicants to the Open Space and Parkland Advisory Committee for full 4-year terms to expire May 2030; and
B) two (2) applicants to the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission for full 4-year terms to expire May 2030.
5. Annual Reports to City Council from the Planning Commission; Emergency Preparedness & Safety Commission; Beautification Advisory Committee; Library Advisory Committee; and Open Space and Parkland Advisory Committee PROPOSED ACTION: Receive informational annual report presentations from each commission and committee, provide feedback, and receive and file the annual report of each commission and committee.
6. Climate Action and Resiliency Committee FY 2026–2027 Work Plan PROPOSED ACTION: Receive a presentation and provide feedback on the Climate Action and Resilience Committee FY 2026-2027 Workplan.
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• San Mateo County Supervisor Ray Mueller, District 3, 500 County Center, Redwood City CA 94063 (650) 363-4569
• Governor Gavin Newsom, State Capitol Building, Sacramento CA 95814 (916) 445-2841 • State Senator Josh Becker, 1528 So. El Camino Real, Suite 303, San Mateo CA 94402 (650) 212-3313 • Assembly Member Marc Berman, 721 Colorado Ave, Suite 101, Palo Alto CA 94303 (650) 324-0224 • Congressman Sam Liccardo, 1117 Longworth House Office Building, Washington DC 20515 (202) 225-8104
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CITY COUNCIL
• Mayor Christine Boles, [email protected]
• Vice Mayor Greg Wright, [email protected]
• Councilmember Sue Beckmeyer, [email protected]
• Councilmember Mary Bier, [email protected]
• Councilmember Mayra Espinosa, [email protected]
CITY OF PACIFICA
COUNCIL AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT
5/26/2026
1 SUBJECT:
Approval of Minutes
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Move to approve the minutes for the March 7, 2026 City Council Study Session and the March 9, 2026 City Council Special and Regular Meeting.
STAFF CONTACT:
Sarah Coffey, City Clerk
650-738-7307
[email protected]
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
Move to approve the minutes for:
1. the March 7, 2026 City Council Study Session (Attachment A), and
2. the March 9, 2026 City Council Special and Regular Meeting (Attachment B).
FISCAL IMPACT:
Within budgeted operational expenses.
ORIGINATED BY:
City Clerk
ATTACHMENT LIST:
Attachment A: Minutes of 3-7-2026 City Council Study Session (PDF) Attachment B: Minutes of 3-9-2026 City Council Special & Regular Meeting (PDF) 1 Packet Pg. 5
CITY OF PACIFICA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Council Chambers
2212 Beach Blvd
Pacifica, CA 94044
Mayor Christine Boles
Vice Mayor Greg Wright
Councilmember Sue Beckmeyer
Councilmember Mary Bier
Councilmember Mayra Espinosa
City Council Study Session 1 March 09, 2024
SPECIAL MEETING – STUDY SESSION
March 07, 2026 (SATURDAY) – 9:00 AM
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Mayor Christine Boles called the meeting to order on March 7, 2026 at 9:15 AM 9:00 AM - OPEN SESSION
Call to Order
Mayor Christine Boles called the meeting to order on March 7, 2026 at 9:15 AM.
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Christine Boles Mayor Present
Greg Wright Mayor pro Tem Present
Sue Beckmeyer Councilmember Present
Mary Bier Councilmember Present
Mayra Espinosa Councilmember Present
City Clerk Coffey took a verbal roll call.
Staff Present: Kevin Woodhouse, City Manager; Michelle Kenyon, City Attorney; Yulia Carter, Asst. City Manager; Maria Sarasua, Police Chief; Marisol Gómez, Finance and Administrative Services Director; Melissa Tigbao, PW Director; Samantha Updegrave, Community Development Director; Scott Leslie, PB&R Director; Stephanie Douglas, PB&R Dep. Director; Roland Yip, PW Dep. Director (Field Services/Engineering); Dan Patten, PW Dep. Director (Wastewater); Elizabeth Brooks, Management Analyst; Sarah Coffey, City Clerk.
Reading of Land Acknowledgment
Mayor Boles read the Land Acknowledgment.
Salute to the Flag led by Mayor Boles
DISCUSSION OUTLINE - CITY OF PACIFICA STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE
1. City Council Strategic Plan Update and Priority Setting through June 2027 PROPOSED ACTION: Undertake a facilitated strategic planning workshop to review the
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adopted Strategic Plan and to provide direction on the highest priorities through the next fiscal year ending June 2027.
RESULT: NO VOTE REQUIRED
A. Welcome
City Manager Woodhouse provided introductory information and introduced members of the Executive Team present and the meeting facilitator, Greg Larson.
B. Overview
C. Accomplishments
Greg Larson presented an overview of the agenda and objectives for the meeting, identifying Ground Rules for the strategic planning study session and identified the top recent accomplishments that City Councilmembers identified in individual interviews in preparation for the study session. Top recent accomplishments noted included: Housing Element completed / adopted; LCLUP Certification; Beach Blvd Site RFQ released, labor negotiations completed; onboarding of Council and staff; Short-Term Rentals update moving ahead; Climate Action Plan adopted; “Safest Suburbs” recognition; Capital Projects including Bicycle / Pedestrian Improvements, Priority Parks Initiative, Sewer Systems Improvements; promotional Pacifica video by ICMA-TV; “Rose AI” Putnam Award; Mayors Mental Health Initiative; Civic Center activated.
Councilmembers and staff provided feedback on what factors helped Pacifica accomplish so much. Several mentioned hard work, persistence, resilience, commitment, collaboration to address challenges and recognized that Council, City staff, community members and regional, state and federal partners were willing to show up and invest time, expertise and go above normal expectations to understand the community’s needs and bring forth the best policies for the community.
Facilitator Larson suggested reordering the agenda to swap items “G. Review of Adopted Strategic Plan and Work Program” and “D. City Values: ‘Collaborative Teamwork’”.
G. Review of Adopted Strategic Plan and Work Program
Facilitator Larson introduced discussion of the six key elements of the Strategic Plan: Mission ( what we do), Vision (what we are becoming), Values (how we approach our work), Goals (how we will achieve our Vision), Strategies (how we will achieve our Goals) and the Implementation Action Plan (Staff Work Program). He advised that there are typically three to five Goals in total and three to five Strategies for each Goal.
Facilitator Larson reviewed the adopted Mission with Council and Council confirmed no changes to the Mission statement, “The City of Pacifica provides exceptional services, maintains the small-town feel and safety of its unique community, and stewards its environment, coastal beauty, and recreational opportunities.” The Council confirmed no changes to the adopted Vision, “Pacifica strives to be an inclusive and sustainable community: environmentally, economically, socially and holistically.” The Council confirmed no changes to the adopted Values, “We are committed to: Collaborative Teamwork, a Healthy Workplace, Heartfelt Service, Resource Stewardship, Transparency & Responsiveness, Visionary Planning.”
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Assistant City Manager Yulia Carter referred to information in the Agenda Packet with reports showing an update as of December 2025 and a comprehensive update from the start date for the items in the Implementation Action Plan / Staff Workplan, noting that the Strategic Plan is at the mid-point of the 7-year plan. She stated that there is an extra strategy added under each Goal with other related work item and emphasized that everyday services, which typically comprise 85% of the workforce allocation and resources, are not included in the staff workplan.
Facilitator Larson concluded that leaves 15 – 20% or even as little as 10% of the workforce resources available for new initiatives or projects since Pacifica is working with constrained resources, so everyday services comprise a higher percentage of the total workforce allocation.
Staff addressed questions from Council regarding the status update as of December 2025 on the current Staff Workplan. Mayor Boles asked about the status of Task 3.3.3 regarding Housing Element Implementation and why the overall item is showing as on-track, but there are sub-tasks listed as off-track or not started. Councilmember Bier observed that staff are working hard and she understands how impacted staff are and Council adds more to the work plan. She asked what Council can do to help staff achieve their work plan. Vice Mayor Wright added that there are also increased State mandates in addition to scarce staff and resources. Mayor Boles asked about Task 3.4.4 Coastal Commission Processing of Temporary Safe Parking Program and asked if the City is doing this anymore as it is with Coastal Commission for the sub-tasks showing as off-track. Facilitator Larson stated that the Work Plan is listed as it was presented to City Council last May, and Assistant City Manager Carter added that in the next step staff will update the Work Plan and some language will change for Tasks / Sub-Tasks to align with the Council’s new direction on the Strategic Plan. Mayor Boles asked about Sub-Task 3.4.3.1 Submit Application for Encampment Resolution Fund Grant showing as Achieved, but the City did not receive the grant. City Manager Woodhouse clarified that the work item for staff is to do the work to submit the application for the grant, but suggested that whether or not the grant is received should not be tracked for staff work.
E. Public Comment (no earlier than 10:15 am)
Mayor Boles opened Public Comments.
Nancy Tierney, Pacifica, Manor District, thanked the Council for approving the Climate Action Plan and establishing a committee to implement the Plan. She encouraged priorities to address the housing affordability crisis through infill housing, reduction of vehicle miles traveled and greenhouse gas emissions, zero Nox rules to replace water heaters and furnaces with heat pump units, adopting building electrification REACH Codes, “Make Polluters Pay” legislation, etc.
Byran Reinero, Pacifica, stated that primary goal for this year should be full and consistent enforcement of the City’s codes including the short-term rental ordinance, citing examples of concerns with specific short-term rental properties. He shared his suggestions for improving the response and enforcement of short-term rental regulations and permitting.
Suzanne Moore, Pacifica, representing Pacifica Housing 4 All, stated that affordable housing remains a priority, suggesting improving our ability to house our unhoused, empower the faith community and non-profits and waive host fees for overnight shelters and temporary housing, continue and expand the temporary safe parking program, keep our neighbors housed through tenant rights education, build more below market rate housing, etc.
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Gloria Stofan, Pacifica, agreed with comments made by Suzanne Moore, stating that she is concerned about the housing crisis and ending the Safe Parking Program at the end of this year, the need for low-income housing and Pacifica Resource Center services.
Jeff Moroso, Pacifica, member of Tree City Pacifica and Friends of Calera Creek, stated that he was disappointed that the Calera Creek Park was not part of the PB&R Commission’s parks review and asked that it be added to the list of City parks. There was a suggestion to establish a Friends of Parks Program and they have done that with the Friends of Calera Creek Park. He added that the City could benefit from the help of a staff person with arborist qualifications to help care for trees, and suggested adding such a staff position.
Paul Totah, Pacifica, member of Tree City Pacifica, asked the Council to adopt a Tree Canopy Goal which increases the Pacifica Urban Area Tree Canopy coverage from 19% to 25%, as recommended in the Climate Action & Resilience Plan and the 2040 General Plan, adding the benefits of an increased tree canopy.
Marj Davis, Pacifica, member of Tree City Pacifica, asked the Council to approve the 25% Canopy Goal for Pacifica’s Urban Forest and address the four actions under the Canopy Goal in the Climate Action Plan, establish an Adopt-A-Tree Subcommittee of the BAC, etc. As a private resident, she asked for clarification on fee increases for residents and businesses and whether businesses include developers. She thought it was important to increase developer fees to come into line with cities surrounding Pacifica, as Pacifica’s developer fees are significantly lower than other cities.
Margo Meiman, Pacifica, a member of the previous Climate Action Plan Task Force and a current member of the Climate Action & Resilience Committee (CARC), stated the she is pleased that Goal 4 of the City’s Strategic Plan is to pursue climate change adaptation and mitigation and the members of CARC are looking forward to working with City staff and Council to make progress towards the City’s goals as outlined in the Strategic Plan and Climate Action Plan.
Susan Miller, Pacifica, stated that she is a tree lover and she has come to the goal setting meeting for many years requesting a functioning Tree Ordinance, canopy goal and a staff person with arborist qualifications for city trees, adding that the city has not had an arborist for over five years and the health and maintenance of city trees has declined and shared her concerns regarding the care of trees and trees that have been planted and died, providing details of locations where this has occurred. She stated that Tree City Pacifica and the Pacifica Garden Club would like to see four replacement trees at the COVID Memorial Grove and replacement trees should be appropriate species for the microclimate location.
Maija Wigoda-Mikkila, Pacifica, stated that she is an ISA-certified arborist and member of Tree City Pacifica. She stated that the PB&R Commission Parks Review made clear that many young trees have died or are struggling due to a lack of arborist qualified care and understanding of tree biology and mechanics. She shared details on reasons for trees’ decline and death. She suggested that someone with arborist qualifications is really needed to oversee the care of our trees.
Pete Shoemaker, Pacifica, shared his concerns about economic issues in the city and stated that he joined the Board of the Chamber of Commerce. He encouraged teamwork among the Economic Development Manager for the City, Economic Development Committee, Chamber of Commerce, newly formed Pacifica Merchants Association of Palmetto merchants and the
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County San Francisco Peninsula group, adding that reviving the Pacifica Chamber of Commerce should be a priority. He stated that a tax measure on the upcoming ballot is desperately needed to invest in City government.
Cindy Abbott, Pacifica, appreciated the Vision for the city and focus on three elements of sustainability – the planet, people and prosperity - adding that the word “holistically” includes the spirit of working collaboratively not just with Council and staff, but with the community. She added that we need to revisit how the community, public voices and working on committees and commissions can partner together to allow some community members to have more effective and efficient input. She also agreed with the comments about trees, emphasizing the need to address the loophole in the Tree Ordinance and adding an arborist on staff, the tree canopy.
She agreed with comments by Bryan Reinero and others regarding the need of enforcement on the Short-Term Rental Ordinance and the need to continue the Safe Parking Program. She referred to Work Plan Task 3.3.4 for identifying a consultant and conducting a test for RFP’s for Sanchez Library and Art Center, hoping that will be updated and Sanchez Art Center will be removed from that list.
Lyla Reinero, Pacifica, commented regarding the project reduction of TOT revenue due to the revised STR Ordinance and suggested that some short-term rentals currently operating have not renewed or not registered and the need to truly implement enforcement to identify unpermitted rentals and recover back taxes. She added that proper enforcement of the Tree Ordinance and requiring replacement fees for trees that are illegally removed without permits, which may be a potential revenue source, echoing what Maija Wigoda-Mikkila stated. She agreed with Marj Davis’ comments regarding raising the Planning and development fees to be consistent with neighboring cities. She stated that we need stronger enforcement of issues by the Building Inspector, mentioned issues related to 400 Belfast.
Gail Benton Shoemaker, Pacifica, member of Tree City Pacifica, commented about her concerns about the Tree In-Lieu Fund balance having so little money due to a loophole in the Tree Ordinance, learning that some wording in the ordinance negates the two-for-one replacement and in-lieu fees, “a minimum of two replacement trees for every ‘otherwise healthy’ tree removed.” She concluded that anyone can claim a tree they are removing is not healthy and thus very few replacement trees would be planted or in-lieu fees paid. She asked to take out the two words “otherwise healthy” as the loophole language. She provided a half-sheet of three primary requests from Tree City Pacifica and adding a fourth request: adopting 25% canopy goal, removing the loophole language in the Tree Ordinance, a future Public Works hire with arborist qualifications, adding support the Beautification Advisory Committee request to add an Adopt-a-Tree Subcommittee to their Charter.
Ellen Hage, Pacifica, member of Pacifica Housing 4 All and Coastside Faith In Action, agreed with earlier speakers’ comments about great need of housing in Pacifica and urged Council to make a priority to find solutions to help members of the community who are unhoused in Pacifica, suggesting removing the $10,000 fee that made it impossible for local churches to move forward with providing rotating shelters and to find funding to continue the successful Safe Parking Program.
Sam Casillas, Pacifica, commented about how to measure success and monthly and quarterly progress, suggesting that if projects don’t relate to Strategic Goals should be highly scrutinized and de-prioritized. He commented about climate resiliency and the need of a sound process to remove structures that are falling into the ocean, adding that we still have not taken action on SB 379 which requires Pacifica to identify sites with geologic hazards and would give more
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control over what can be built in hazardous areas versus having to fight one SB 339 project after another. He stressed the need for accountability, stating that we have had one plan after another without solid accomplishments. Lastly, he commended the City for taking a forceful stance on the Builder’s Remedy Project at Shamrock Ranch as the City should not be responsible for sewage outside the city limits.
Kimberly Finale, Pacifica, District 3 resident, stated that planning for future housing does not have an immediate impact and we need relief now. She referred to Half Moon Bay’s Council agreeing to engaging a consultant to provide recommendations on restructuring City internal operations and improving efficiencies ahead of the city’s 2026-27 budget and this investment can make an immediate impact for meeting growing demands with limited resources and strengthening public trust, cost saving and resource optimization. She thought this is a responsible option to make tough decisions now to stay afloat. She added the need for clean up in Pacifica, including doing something about RV’s that park along our coastline where visitors flock to. She urged the City to work with the California Coastal Commission on a lawful overnight RV parking ordinance so we have a clean city to grown from economically.
Mayor Boles closed Public Comments. She called for a five-minute break, then resumed the study session.
F. Fiscal Update
Facilitator Larson and Assistant City Manager Carter continued the presentation with the Fiscal Update. Facilitator Larson stated that before Councils can effectively talk about priorities for the future, they need to know where they are fiscally. Staff prepared an updated financial forecast.
He stated that Pacifica faces long-term fiscal challenges and in terms of next year Pacifica is starting off with a challenge of a $3.4M deficit that needs to be closed and that may go up another $1.1M due to the VLF issue. Assistant City Manager Carter explained the VLF issue has been an ongoing issue for the city for the last few years and there is an ongoing legislative effort to fight for the backfill amount that is due to the city every year. For the upcoming year the amount is $1.1M which is due to the City in FY 2026-27 and is the backfill amount due from two years ago. She added that we have been traditionally including the VLF backfill in the budget and relying on those amounts to provide core services, but due to recent developments it looks like this money will not be available for cities in the County for the upcoming year and the request from the County is to identify cuts to show the impact of the reduction, which adds to the structural deficit of $3.4M. City Manager Woodhouse explained that VLF is the Vehicle License Fee In-Lieu, and in the 90’s Vehicle License Fee revenue directly to cities was taken away and cities were promised backfill as these were property taxes that originate in the cities and belong to the city, but the State is taking away that money from cities in San Mateo County. He added that it has to do with the relationship of our property tax revenue, school funding and more.
Assistant City Manager Carter stated that the VLF backfill amount for the following year is almost $2.9M. Facilitator Larson added that likely in June the Council will need to do budget reductions that total about $4.5M to maintain the status quo. He stated that Pacifica’s long fiscal crisis in the biggest challenge the city is facing. He added that to raise staffing and compensation levels to the average of peer cities would require approximately $9M more in operating revenue (25 staff and average 10% - 20% compensation increase). Assistant City Manager Carter added that they included in the projections the salary savings strategy of 5%, which could easily be $2M, that Council approved at budget to minimize the deficit to the extent we could. Facilitator Larson stated that the same problem exists on the Capital side, and those cost about $300M and it is not foreseeable how to get it – streets, sidewalks, the pier, the cost
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of implementing community engagement, etc. Mayor Boles stated that the sewer system is paid for out of a different fund. She added that for the rest of the capital we are trying to get grants and those are the projects you see moving forward because we are able to get grant funding for projects such as some bike / ped improvements and sidewalk improvements. She stated that out of the $300M capital budget last year we only put in $50,000 and as our infrastructure continues to deteriorate this is more and more of a problem.
Facilitator Larson got back to the operating reality challenges for FY 2026-27 and suggested to double-down on Goal 1 to Enhance Organizational and Fiscal Stability. He added that as staff turnover rates increase there is decreased staff capacity and efficiency and leadership transitions further reduce staff capacity. This fiscal year will have a city manager and two councilmembers turn over, a 50% turnover in 6 months, and this will have a year-long impact on organizational capacity to get work done. He recommended that as part of Goal 1, prioritizing strategies that support new and re-development, achieving RHNA allocation translates to $3.5M / year in property tax revenue and adding 100 new hotel rooms translates to $1M / year in TOT revenue. He also recommended continuing effort to improve sales tax and TUT revenue, but small business tax revenue increases are small compared to property and TOT taxes.
Councilmember Espinosa emphasized Beach Boulevard improvements for tourism and STR revenues with enforcement. Facilitator Larson explained that continuing to improve sales tax and utility users’ tax does not get to the scale needed to balance the budget. Vice Mayor Wright added that with 4% commercial, Pacifica is a bedroom community. Mayor Boles observed that Pacifica does not have commercial space for offices to come in or jobs.
D. City Values: Collaborative Teamwork
Facilitator Larson recommended to minimize unrealistic organizational burdens, explaining a management rule to balance staff work plan to have more on the plan than they can achieve, but limiting the work plan to 110%, as getting up to 120-130% results in staff getting demoralized and burnt out. Councilmember Bier shared concerns about pushing to burnout and fear around budget issues. Facilitator Larson observed from interviews with Councilmembers and staff feedback about exhaustion from Council meeting length, Councilmember questions leading to perceived distrust of staff, continued agenda items – too many questions and Council too slow to make decisions, needing to accept differing perspectives – a majority needed and not a unanimous vote for approval, etc. He added that the organization is already exhausted and also is facing the City’s toughest fiscal challenge and a huge leadership transition (at least 3 of 7 positions). He suggested a Council teamwork session after the new City Manager is on board, a check-in on Council Governance workshop (annual review of Council Rules and Code of Ethics), noting estimated time allotments for Council agenda items, reducing ceremonial nonessential and non-Consent items, more selective briefings prior to Council meetings, “calling the question” instead of extending or continuing agenda items, and having only the City Manager, Attorney and Clerk stay for late items. Vice Mayor shared concerns with having enough time to review the agenda packet and provide questions and enough time to get the questions answered by staff prior to the meeting and how to be more effective. Mayor Boles responded that in the Governance Training and review of the Council Handbook, they discussed reviewing the Handbook every year in the beginning of the year (January), in years where there is not a new Councilmember they consider changes, in the year of a new Councilmember they have the teambuilding and review of the Council Handbook so all have the same understanding. She thought that some changes that have been implemented have been helpful: starting Council meetings earlier, Mayor / Vice Mayor agenda planning meetings with the City Manager, adding
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time estimates on annotated agendas for the Mayor, etc. She thought communicating upcoming agenda items to all Councilmembers could be improved. Councilmember Bier added her concern about the length of meetings and confusion that may occur due to exhaustion when meetings run too long / late, which is happening too often. City Attorney Kenyon suggested to reduce time combining the period for Councilmembers’ questions and deliberation following public comments, which immediately follows the staff report. Councilmembers discussed and agreed that an executive summary overview paragraph of complicated items, summary of changes in State law in plain English for certain items such as housing-related issues would be helpful. City Attorney Kenyon more briefings to Councilmembers for items such as appeals or legal briefings, land use items may help to reduce the time during the Council meetings; however, this requires time commitments and having enough time between agenda publication and the Council meeting may be challenging. Assistant City Manager suggested adding Alternative Actions in the staff report.
G. Review Adopted Strategic Plan and Work Program
Facilitator Larson began the discussion of Council Goals and Strategies, stating that the City has five goals, and since the Council has adopted this Strategic Plan the number one goal has been to “Enhance Organizational and Fiscal Stability”, as we can’t do Goals 2 – 5 if we are not focused on Goal 1. He stated they will discuss Goals 2 – 5 at the end to do clean up of Strategies and Goals after some focused discussion on Goal 1. He shared feedback from Council interview results on existing Goals, Strategies and Work Program items. He stated that all Councilmembers said the most important thing was managing the budget and reducing expectations due to the limitations of staff capacity. He reiterated ideas that came up related to managing the budget challenge: public education on fiscal challenges, explore potential revenue opportunities, schools facing budget challenges – recognize competing and complimentary needs (e.g. simultaneous ballot measures), planning early for Measure Y sunsetting / extension, understand VLF-issue impacts, begin right-sizing staffing services and funding, outsource or insource services (if beneficial). He added that the second major priority was the new City Manager Transition. Facilitator Larson discussed an overview of options for General Fund balancing strategies.
Vice Mayor Wright shared concerns about understaffing in Police. Mayor Boles mentioned possibly exploring our largest budget items of Police, Fire and Legal. She suggested expanding / increasing fine and fee recovery, such as for charging more for permit violations. She advocated for in-house staffing for building official, streamlining plan review process. Vice Mayor Wright was concerned with outsourcing Police and Fire would give up local control and he would strongly advocate against losing local control and having the right level of quality and service that we are fortunate to receive now. Councilmember Beckmeyer thought that you also have to look at the size and characteristics of the community (population size, grid structure, age that different sections of the city were developed, physical layout, etc) and knowledge of the community by Police, Fire and Public Works; for example, Half Moon Bay is surrounded by County, which may be why they have opted for sheriff’s services.
Council discussed the need for public education and understanding of the budget challenges, and all agreed that a Strategy (1E) should be added to Goal 1 for public education about the city’s organizational capacity and budget challenges.
City Manager Woodhouse concluded that he did not hear a Council majority directing analyzing alternative service delivery for public safety, adding that this is a topic that Council would need to discuss separately. He predicted that using sheriff services at the same level would cost
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significantly more or would involve a significant service reduction based on the previous study that Pacifica had done, but did not have an updated study of that.
Facilitator Larson stated that he did not see that as an Strategy, but part of the Manager’s job to bring back with the budget process with expenditure reduction opportunities or offsets in every budget category. A decision about in-sourcing the building official and plan check is a consideration of looking at what is the best strategy for Pacifica. City Manager Woodhouse stated that Community Development staff is already conducting that analysis. Vice Mayor Wright thought that Community Development needs some additional support and is glad to hear that staff is looking into it.
Facilitator Larson commented about the organizational impact of a City Manager transition occurs 2 – 3 months before the manager comes on and 6 months after the manager comes on, with briefings, neighborhood tours, meeting with constituencies, and getting to know the organization and community. Vice Mayor Wright was concerned about staff turnover resulting from a change in leadership. City Manager Woodhouse stated that is the importance of consistency with Strategic Planning and having a Work Plan, which offers stability to an organization.
For Strategy 1C, Assistant City Manager Carter suggested re-wording it from referencing the Economic Opportunities Study to, “Prioritize implementation of the Economic Development Workplan.”
Councilmember Beckmeyer asked about the status of the Fee Study in reference to Strategy 1D. Assistant City Manager Carter replied that the Cost Allocation Plan will be brought to Council with the budget, and the Development Impact Fees and Master Fee Schedule will be done before the end of the fiscal year. She added that it may not be in time to have Council’s decision before putting in the budget, but it could come as a budget adjustment at mid-year.
Councilmember Beckmeyer referred to this item on work plan 1.4.3 and 1.4.4 on page 126 of the packet. Vice Mayor Wright suggested pursuing grant funding related to more renewable energy sources (e.g. solar carports) and reducing expenses related to energy consumption.
Councilmember Bier suggested there is an economic opportunity in reviewing the cannabis policies and licensing fees and supporting the businesses so all of them thrive. Vice Mayor Wright agreed, mentioning that we only have three licensed but allow for five and the potential for allowing onsite consumption (e.g. cannabis lounges). Facilitator Larson concluded that there seemed to be a majority interested in looking at number to cannabis licenses and potential increased revenue. City Manager Woodhouse stated that this would involve a cannabis ordinance overhaul, which would involve a significant study and raise significant public input; this would be a significant work plan item to undertake. Mayor Boles asked about looking at the Tobacco Retail License Fees; Councilmember Bier agreed and thought this would be part of the Fee Schedule review.
Facilitator Larson asked about the wording of Strategy 1A, “Improve staff retention, recruitment, mental health and wellness resources, and increase staffing for rising workloads,” highlighting the phrase, “… increase staffing for rising workloads,” to ask if this is still appropriate given the fiscal reality. Mayor Boles thought it is still a good goal, as we could look at ways to bring in Fellows for less money, a building official paid for by projects, using volunteers and committees / commissions more intentionally to help get more work done without adding to budget.
Councilmember Beckmeyer mentioned the County internship program and wondered if there was more of an apprentice program, recognizing that oversight, supervision and need to coordinate the work may end up being more of a draw on resources. Facilitator Larson thought
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this could be considered under the Budget or Volunteer category when staff considers the Work Plan to bring back to Council. City Manager Woodhouse observed that it is very rare that an intern / fellow / volunteers decrease staff workload and capacity because they take attention and time to onboard, teach, manage and direct, thus is not a net financial benefit.
H. Priorities through June 2027
Facilitator Larson highlighted feedback from Councilmember interviews regarding top five priorities related to Goals 2 – 5, stating that getting the STR Ordinance fully implemented and LCLUP implementation planning and community outreach were mentioned by a majority of Council. He mentioned the Coastal Commission dependency related to the STR ordinance in the coastal zone. He mentioned getting the Beach Boulevard and sea wall projects moving ahead and moving together with the SSRAs, Beach Boulevard interim improvements, Oversized vehicle parking and sleeping, bathrooms at Fairmont park and coordinated use of volunteers. In reviewing the current Goals and Strategies he highlighted areas / items that Council may want to edit or cut, suggested prioritizing Goals and Strategies directly support Goal 1.
Referring to Goal 2 “Improve and Steward City Infrastructure, Streets and Facilities” he highlighted 2C “Broaden community awareness of the Library projects.” Councilmember Beckmeyer stated that the Council decided that we are not ready this year for a library bond.
Facilitator Larson asked if there were any big policy decisions anticipated to come to Council over the next year on the Library projects. Councilmember Beckmeyer suggested moving this Strategy to Goal 5 “Broaden Public Communications and Collaboration”. City Manager Woodhouse stated that the education component of community education and awareness for the Library projects needs to continue to build so that as opportunities present such as publicprivate partnerships, grant funding opportunities, in addition to a potential bond measure the city is ready to take advantage of that with community support for libraries as critical infrastructure for the city. Council consensus agreed to move this Strategy to Goal 5.
Council discussed Strategy 2D “Complete a Facilities Assessment and prioritize the City’s facilities and equipment needs, including public safety, the Community Center, and other parks and recreation resources.” Councilmember Beckmeyer asked if this includes Public Works.
Mayor Boles mentioned parks and trees. Facilitator Larson concluded from the discussion to potentially broaden the scope of 2D.
Goal 3 “Prioritize Protection and Development of Affordable Housing” was discussed. Facilitator Larson highlighted Strategy 3A “Complete the Housing Element Update” as it was completed.
Vice Mayor Wright asked if this was the place for updating antiquated building codes, objective design guidelines, etc. Community Development Director Updegrave stated that zoning modernization (including updating building codes), streamlining objective design standards and affordable housing on public sites are encompassed within 3C “Prioritize Housing Element program implementation.” Mayor Boles agreed with bringing up objective design standards.
Facilitator Larson observed that in the work plan item 3.3 the zoning modernization task.
Director Updegrave clarified that we incorporated objective design standards in the Housing Element Rezoning and the next step is to take those to a citywide level and expand on the initial standards. Vice Mayor Wright asked about tools to help make Community Development Department more efficient. Director Updegrave stated that we are working on an organizational assessment with a consultant and permit tracking software. Mayor Boles thought that we need an explicit goal for development of affordable housing. Council consensus agreed to change 3A to elevate identifying sites for affordable housing projects. They agreed on changing 3B to “Implement the Short-Term Rental Ordinance.” Mayor Boles brought up needing a discussion
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about continuing the Temporary Safe Parking Program (TSPP). Councilmember Bier stated that is interim housing, separate from the affordable housing strategy. Mayor Boles suggested the Strategy language of, “pursue interim housing solutions,” keeping the language broad.
Councilmember Beckmeyer did not want to lose track to TSPP, but thought including it under interim housing solutions was appropriate. Council consensus agreed to amend Strategy 3C to “Prioritize Housing Element program implementation, including interim housing solutions.” For Goal 4 “Pursue Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation” Facilitator Larson suggested dropping the “adopt” and “certify” clauses from the existing Strategies. He suggested looking at these Strategies from the perspective of which benefit or harm budget solutions especially for next year and for non-budget related items how to prioritize those relative to each other. Vice Mayor Wright would like to add to Strategy 4A (Begin implementation of the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan) a long-term goal of a net-zero approach. Mayor Boles would like to know what is possible with respect to Reach Codes within legal constraints. Facilitator Larson thought these items were for referral to staff to let the Committee know that Council is interested in these areas in particular and for them to work it into their plan if funding is available. City Attorney Kenyon advised that in order for the Committee to determine if Reach Codes should be explored would require Community Development staff and legal time and input on whether there is a path forward. Facilitator Larson concluded that staff will assess this input from Council in terms of staff capacity, funding and resources. Councilmember Beckmeyer referred to Strategy 4B and task 4.2.2.3 (draft revised Tree Preservation Ordinance) and would like to understand if amending the “loophole” they are hearing about is revising the whole ordinance or a minor adjustment. City Manager Woodhouse cautioned that ordinance revisions often scope creep into larger issues, so if the Council was interested in a simple administrative revision they would need to lay the framework out clearly. He thought this task was “off track” because there are a lot of improvements necessary for the Tree Ordinance and it is very time consuming and controversial, and there are capacity limitations in the Community Development Department.
Mayor Boles thought that refining the Tree Ordinance language could help, but the urban forestry plan and tree report falls into this, and brought up concerns with trees that are planted on Arbor Day not surviving, asking how we can bring other resources where the community can help. Councilmember Beckmeyer mentioned that many of these items are assigned to Community Development and recognized the capacity limitations. Facilitator Larson thought that tree related tasks off track in current conditions will not improve under reduced capacity fiscally and under leadership transition unless the scope of the tasks is narrowed and scaled down to make achievable. Councilmember Beckmeyer suggested for Task 4.2.2.3 to narrow it to refer to addressing the “loophole language”. Council consensus agreed to remove the words “adopt” from 4A and “certify” from 4C.
Facilitator Larson did not see any changes to the strategies under Goal 5 (Broaden Public Communications and Collaboration) from Council. Mayor Boles stated that the committees and commissions aren’t specifically referenced in Goal 5 strategies, but one thing they are planning to do is to review work plans of committees and commissions in the Spring for a path for Council to add to their work plans. Councilmember Beckmeyer mentioned putting in Adopt-A-Tree, PB&R Commission’s Parks Review discussion and next steps. She stated that Task 5.4.2 is focused only on their charters, not committee / commission’s work assignments. She thinks this fits into Goal 5, but we need to flesh out more of the specifics about “how”. Councilmember Beckmeyer and Mayor Boles both mentioned e-bikes issue. City Manager Woodhouse stated that specific work items mentioned would be impacts on staff, Council agendas, fiscal sustainability, etc. He suggested a next step could be to have a Joint Study Session with PB&R Commission to discuss the results of the study. Councilmember Beckmeyer thought the e-bikes issue is an important issue that we need to work in somewhere, starting with review of the
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ordinance drafted by the County. Vice Mayor Wright asked if current handling of committees and commissions in terms of staff engagement and capacity the right way to do it or are we better off using staff time in other ways. Facilitator Larson agreed that at budget time it has to be reviewed as it is a significant staff time load to deal with multiple issues and committee meetings. Mayor Boles thought there was a need to review the Committee / Commission Handbook as it hasn’t been updated in quite some time, processes more clearly defined and explained as part of committee member onboarding. Councilmember Bier asked about the status of revising the charters of committees / commissions. City Clerk Coffey replied that we are in the process of revising the Beautification Advisory Committee and Emergency Preparedness & Safety Commission, next would be the PB&R Commission and Planning Commission review; then the administrative updates considering efficiencies in aligning timing of expiration of terms and reviewing the Committee / Commission Handbook for updates. She thought that onboarding committee members at a single time of year annually would be beneficial. Assistant City Manager Carter stated that we need to make sure that committees and commissions workload is tied to the output of the Council Strategic Plan and it may take some time to also align with resource allocations.
Facilitator Larson concluded that the Strategic Plan will come back to Council for the changes that were discussed, and as part of the budget staff will bring back a work plan based on resources and Council direction.
ADJOURN
Mayor Boles adjourned the study session at 4:00 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sarah Coffey, City Clerk
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Christine Boles, Mayor
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CITY OF PACIFICA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Council Chambers
2212 Beach Blvd
Pacifica, CA 94044
Mayor Christine Boles
Vice Mayor Greg Wright
Councilmember Sue Beckmeyer
Councilmember Mary Bier
Councilmember Mayra Espinosa
City Council Regular Meeting 1 March 09, 2026
SPECIAL and REGULAR MEETING
March 09, 2026 (MONDAY)
www.cityofpacifica.org
Mayor Christine Boles called the meeting to order on March 9, 2026 at 4:00 PM 4:00 PM - CLOSED SESSION
00a. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION. Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 and paragraph (1) of subdivision (e) of Section 54956.9: Two Cases. 6:00 PM OPEN SESSION
Call to Order
Mayor Boles reconvened the meeting at 6:02 p.m.
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Christine Boles Mayor Present
Greg Wright Vice Mayor Present
Sue Beckmeyer Councilmember Present
Mary Bier Councilmember Present
Mayra Espinosa Councilmember Present
City Clerk Coffey took a verbal roll call.
Staff Present: Kevin Woodhouse, City Manager; Denise Bazzano, Asst. City Attorney; Yulia Carter, Asst. City Manager; Maria Sarasua, Police Chief; Marisol Gómez, Finance & Administrative Services Director; Melissa Tigbao, PW Director; Samantha Updegrave, Community Development Director; Scott Leslie, PB&R Director; Zach Harris, Human Resources Manager; Roland Yip, PW Dep. Director-Engineering; Daniel Patten, PW Acting Dep. Director (Wastewater) (Zoom); Stephanie Douglas, PB&R Dep. Director; Matt Kelly, Project Manager; Stephanie Coy, Finance Analyst; Sarah Coffey, City Clerk, Emily La, Dep. City Clerk.
Reading of Land Acknowledgment
Mayor Boles read the Land Acknowledgment.
Salute to the Flag led by Councilmember Espinosa
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Closed Session Report
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
A. Community Overcoming Relationship Abuse (CORA) Recognition of Pacifica Police Officer
Mayor Boles invited CORA Crisis Support Services Coordinator Socorro Salazar and CORA Manager of Crisis Support Services Celeste Mercado to the podium for the presentation.
Manager Celeste Mercado stated that she oversees the CORA 24-hour hotline and emergency response program. CORA is a non-profit offering support to survivors of domestic violence with an intimate partner, which is free and confidential, and their ERP program is collaboration with law enforcement. They are here today to recognize Officer Robert Martinez who has done great collaboration and advocacy that made a difference to a victim in Pacifica, providing support, connections, reassurance, and safety to this survivor and her children. She said this is the second time they have nominated this officer which shows his outstanding work in Pacifica.
Coordinator Socorro Salazar shared an excerpt of the survivor’s statement and thank you letter.
Coordinator Salazar expressed gratitude towards Officer Martinez and law enforcement in general but especially to Officer Martinez as this is the second time he has been chosen for the CORA ERP quarterly award. They thanked him from the bottom of their hearts and on behalf of the survivor.
Officer Martinez thanked them for this honor and thanked his team working that night, and especially CORA.
Councilmember Bier thanked him for taking care of them and our community.
Vice Mayor Wright stated that he has had beneficial experiences with Officer Martinez as well and appreciates him and is glad the community is seeing it as well.
Councilmember Espinosa thanked him for taking care of our community and we appreciate him.
Councilmember Beckmeyer thanked him for being an inspiration and a leader.
Mayor Boles noted how CORA identified Pacifica as being one of the better municipalities for collaborating with them to identify domestic violence and educate people about what services were available. She thanked him and added that he helped her directly too and she can attest to his amazing services. She then opened public comments.
Lyla Reinero, Pacifica, shared her first-hand experience watching Officer Martinez save a life in January and stated that his training, composure, and determination made a difference.
B. Special Presentation - Introduction of New City Employees City Manager Woodhouse began by stating it was important to humanize the employees of the organizations so the public knows who the employees are that are doing the difficult work the organizations deliver. He then turned it over to HR Manager Zach Harris.
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Zach Harris, Human Resources Manager, introduced Mike Molina, Code Enforcement Officer; Gabrielle DeLavallade, Assistant Planner; Kimberly Lerohl, Permit Technician; Michael Christensen, Community Development Deputy Director; Justin Yee, Assistant Engineer; Susana Crook, Administrative Assistant; Jarrod Harden, Recreation Coordinator; Robert Mills, Community Service Coordinator; Kaite McGhee, Recreation Coordinator; Daniel Calle, Police Officer; Heidi Ng, Administrative Assistant; Brandon Faatalale, Police Officer; Gretchen Heckman, Economic and Housing Development Manager; and Ethan Hom, IT Analyst. He also stated that the intern program was successful and he is looking forward to getting a new group to see how they can bring excitement and new ideas to Pacifica.
Vice Mayor Wright asked him about participating in the internship program.
HR Manager Harris stated that we work with San Mateo County and various other cities to reach out to community college peers and some local universities. He stated it is available on San Mateo County’s website under internship opportunities as well as fellowship opportunities.
We have our individualized internship information on CalOpps.
Councilmember Beckmeyer celebrated the new employees and thought HR Manager Harris put it well when he talked about what draws people to work here. She commended our leadership, HR Manager, City Manager and everyone who sets that tone.
Vice Mayor Wright echoed her comments, adding that the culture that has been developed in Pacifica feels more like a family and he hopes the new hires get to feel that warm embrace, much the way he felt it in the support from staff and fellow Pacificans.
Mayor Boles welcomed them to our Pacifica family, adding that we are all on the same team hoping to advance the priorities to make the City a better place and she looks forward to their partnership. She said well done to HR Manager Harris and the HR team.
There were no public comments.
C. Special Presentation - Introduction of Poet Laureate Erin Christ Mayor Boles welcomed PB&R Director Scott Leslie to introduce our poet laureate, Erin Christ.
PB&R Director Leslie stated he had the pleasure of introducing the Pacifica Poet Laureate Erin Christ who serves as the cultural ambassador for the City, helping capture the spirit of our community through poetry and public engagement.
Erin Christ, Pacifica, stated she was born in Pacifica and read a portion of her poem, Gratitude, which she said was for City Manager Woodhouse Councilmember Beckmeyer stated that she has known Ms. Christ for a long time and has seen her blossom and is so proud of her.
Councilmember Bier stated that she believes Ms. Christ was friends with her mother, adding that she is shining down on her now. When she knew it was Ms. Christ, she was happy as her mother would be happy for her.
Vice Mayor Wright stated it was absolutely amazing and thanked her for being a voice for us.
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Councilmember Espinosa thanked her, adding that she enjoyed her poem.
Mayor Boles stated with reminder to breathe and appreciated the reminder of how it all comes back down to that. She asked if she can talk a little bit about what her role is in the city for the year as poet laureate of the year.
Ms. Christ stated it is a three-year term and she will be working with the City speaking at various events. She has a couple of ideas on her mind about future art and poetry-related installments and will see what comes from it. She will be around as a voice for the community and helping out in any way that she can.
Mayor Boles opened public comments.
Cindy Abbott, Pacifica, stated she is speaking as a member of PB&R Commission and is honored to be part of this year’s selection committee for the poet laureate. She shared her thoughts on Ms. Christ, specifically her being able to do an amazing job for Pacifica for the next three years, and excited about having a poet laureate for the first time since COVID-19.
Mayor Boles closed public comments.
D. Proclamation - City Manager Kevin Woodhouse (Retirement) Mayor Boles stated we had a proclamation in honor of City Manager Kevin Woodhouse’s retirement after 8 1/2 years, and all Councilmembers read a portion of it. She thanked Councilmembers for sharing the long reading as a lot has been done in those 8 1/2 years under his leadership.
Councilmember Bier wanted him to understand how important he has been to Pacifica, staff he worked with, every single Councilmember he worked with, and her personally. She stated that he taught her how to stand her ground, trust her intuition, and have confidence in her thought process, questions and decisions. She sat on a panel with him about relationships between Councilmembers and City Managers and thanked him for that opportunity and helping her become better at what she was so afraid to do. She will miss him and she loves him very much.
Vice Mayor Wright stated he was a new councilmember and City Manager Woodhouse served as his reference library and shoulder to cry on. He will miss him incredibly as he was always there for him, and it will feel emptier without him. He thanked him so much for being here.
Councilmember Espinosa appreciated what he did for her with his help. Council will miss him and she thanked him for his service. She knows it is hard to work with different people but he did. She appreciated that, thanked him, and hoped he enjoy his free time now.
Councilmember Beckmeyer stated City Manager Woodhouse helped her as a new Councilmember understand the relationship between staff and Council as well as among Councilmembers. She knows he has made her a more effective Councilmember. She thanked him for his example and thanked his wife Karen for sharing Kevin with them for 8 1/2 years; she knows there were many times that took him away from her and the family at an important time in their lives and thanked her for being steadfast and being part of this relationship. She thanked her and City Manager Woodhouse.
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Mayor Boles stated she cannot imagine a harder job than being a City Manager as he has to be on 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and there can always be an emergency and he has to be the one to respond or appoint someone to step in when he goes away. She knows it is nonstop, especially for a city as under-resourced as we are. His job is to balance everything, even when we only have a certain number of resources. Our top priority has been fiscal and organizational sustainability. Bringing together this team and still being able to hire amazing people partly because of the culture he created that allows people to want to stay here even though they are not being paid the money they could be making across the way because they are still doing the job with more than half the people as we are short-staffed. He brought a lot of stability to the organization that might not have been here otherwise without that leadership. She has learned so much from him, and she gets so excited about their one-and-one meetings as she always has a lot of questions and she is always trying to tie things together and see how they can bring resources to the City in other ways. She sees past councilmembers in the audience that had very different needs and priorities than the current Council, and it is a job that demands flexibility and how you work with people and how priorities might shift as the Council majority might shift.
She stated that they made some improvements the last year, with agenda planning, etc., and some of these things will help the City and Council moving forward with a new City Manager too. She stated it is good to see his wife Karen in the audience. She loves hearing about their trips when they are able to get away and she is amazed at what he is capable of doing and where he wants to spend time with family and relationships that continue and she thinks Karen is also retiring and they have time while both are young and healthy to spend it together and decide their next priorities. She knows that he is leading the City Managers Association forward and will keep making a difference in this profession, even if not in Pacifica. She thanked him.
City Attorney Kenyon stated that City Manager Woodhouse has been such a significant city manager for her and taught her so much. What she admired most is his leadership, not only with Council, but with his staff. She does not think she has ever seen a city manager who has been able to lead a team the way he does, including her. She will forever cherish the partnership they have had for 8 1/2 years and she wishes him only the best.
City Manager Woodhouse thanked them for this kind and generous recognition. These accomplishments are due to incredible effort and team work of Councilmembers, staff, partner agencies and community volunteers. It is hard for him to believe this moment has come. It was almost six months ago that he made his announcement about moving on to a new phase in his life after 8 1/2 years as City Manager here and he has been working in local government public service for 35 or 36 years. To all current and former city councilmembers who are here or watching, he thanked them for this amazing opportunity to serve as Pacifica’s City Manager for more than eight years. They have a difficult role in a challenging community and he has enjoyed their work together in partnership to make Pacifica better in both little and big ways. He gave a special callout to Councilmembers Beckmeyer and Bier with whom he had a unique privilege of working with for more than seven of his 8 1/2 years. He thanked them for all they accomplished for the Pacifica community and their support of the city organization. He thanked the current Pacifica executive team members, other staff and City Attorney’s Office. He thanked them for their incredible work, dedication, and resilience. Pacifica is a better place because of them and their professional expertise, and he is a better City Manager and person because of them. He also called out the many community volunteers in Pacifica who helped make Pacifica better. He thanked them for their dedication and time, whether volunteering on City commissions and committees or other non-profits in town. Last and most importantly, to his wife, Karen, and his sons, Keegan and Luke. He could not have done his career without their support, understanding, kindness, listening, perspective, and steadfast presence. He thanked them and loved them. While he may be retiring from Pacifica, he will be continuing to be
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involved in the city management profession in his Cal-ICMA presidency role and other related endeavors. He thanked them so much.
Mayor Boles opened public comments.
Mike O’Neill, Pacifica, stated he wanted to take personal privilege as he was on the Council that hired City Manager Woodhouse, sharing positive insights on the process and on Mr.
Woodhouse. Then he showed the resolution from San Mateo County signed by every supervisor about all his work even beyond Pacifica.
Thomas Walsh, Pacifica, stated that he appreciated all of them, including City Manager Woodhouse, Officer Martinez, etc. and he felt this was a great meeting and he felt City Manager Woodhouse helped make Pacifica an amazing city.
Ron Maykel, Pacifica, appreciated everything done over years, and he expressed his appreciation to City Manager Woodhouse for the restoration of this building and Civic Center and many interactions and what he has done for Pacifica.
Tygarjas Bigstyck, Pacifica, stated he is speaking as a former Councilmember, and he shared his thoughts such as balance and harmony, and appreciation for his wife’s help as he made sacrifices in handling his job and did a juggling act to accomplish things.
Mayor Boles closed public comment.
CONSENT CALENDAR
There were no public comments.
Vice Mayor Wright asked staff if there is no additional responsibility incurred by the City for renewing the lease on the pier.
City Manager Woodhouse stated that the lease does have some changes as it was modernized and updated.
Vice Mayor Wright stated that we are responsible for the work on the pier.
City Manager Woodhouse agreed that we were always responsible as we always owned the pier and were responsible for upgrades to it. There are no changes on that front.
Asst. City Attorney Bazzano added that, based on these amendments, the City would take whatever income is received from the sublease and put that into a fund and that fund would be used for repairs and maintenance towards the pier.
Mayor Boles referred to Item #5, the Linda Mar Sewers. She thanked PW for completing that project. She saw 105 sewer lateral grants and she thought this might be a good opportunity to let people know that there are grants available for Vallemar and Rockaway for sewer laterals.
City Manager Woodhouse agreed and added we have every year our lateral grant program tied to the major replacement work we are going to do. It is about $2,000, which is a significant amount of the sewer later replacement and we encourage everyone who qualifies to do that.
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Mayor Boles felt we are trying to improve all our collection systems so that the sewage treatment plant does not have as much work, especially in the rainy season.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Sue Beckmeyer, Councilmember
SECONDER: Mary Bier, Councilmember
AYES: Boles, Wright, Beckmeyer, Bier, Espinosa
1. Approval of Disbursements for 2/1/26 through 2/28/26 PROPOSED ACTION: Receive and file the Monthly Check Register Report for the month of February 2026.
2. Approval of Minutes
PROPOSED ACTION: Move to approve the minutes for the January 12, 2026 City Council Special and Regular Meeting (as amended) and the January 26, 2026 City Council Special and Regular Meeting.
3. Continuation of Proclamation of Local Emergency of the Pacifica Coastline from Westline Drive to the End of Beach Boulevard
PROPOSED ACTION: Accept report and make a determination that conditions of local emergency continue to exist within the Pacifica Coastline from Westline Drive to the end of Beach Boulevard.
4. Continuation of Proclamation of a Local Emergency at the Sewer Mains Crossing Calera Creek in the Vallemar Neighborhood
PROPOSED ACTION: Accept report and make a determination that conditions of local emergency continue to exist at the Sewer Mains Crossing Calera Creek in the Vallemar Neighborhood.
5. Notice of Completion for the Lower Linda Mar Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation and Repair Project
PROPOSED ACTION: Adopt the Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pacifica accepting completion and directing the City Manager to file Notice of Completion for the Lower Linda Mar Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation and Repair Project; and authorize the City Manager to release the retention funds to the contractor.
6. Lease Agreement with the California State Lands Commission (“SLC”) for the Continued Use of Tidal and Submerged Lands as a Public Fishing Pier (Pacifica Pier) and Other Uses.
PROPOSED ACTION: Adopt a Resolution Approving Lease Agreement 4585 between the City of Pacifica and the State Lands Commission (“SLC”) for the continued use of tidal and submerged lands as a public fishing pier (Pacifica Pier) and other uses; finding the approval of the Lease Agreement exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15301 (Class 1-Existing Facilities); and authorizing the City Manager to execute the Lease Agreement and any related documents.
7. Approval of Consultant Services Agreement between the City of Pacifica and Swanson Architects for Design and Engineering Services related to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan Update.
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PROPOSED ACTION: Adopt a Resolution Authorizing a Consultant Services Agreement with Sally Swanson Architects for design and engineering services in the amount of $148,340.00 in connection to the ADA Self-Evaluation Transition Plan Update; approve budget authority in the amount of $163,174.00 which includes 10% contingency and authorize the City Manager to execute all documents related with the plan.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE POSTED AGENDA
Anita Rees, Pacifica Resource Center, shared a few updates, including hours open to the public at the center, Unhoused on the coast outreach team availability, grocery distribution process, the official homeless count, and avenues to address homelessness.
Cindy Abbott, Pacifica, was present regarding the Art Center and shared their east gallery’s exhibition themed “(What’s So Funny ‘Bout) Peace, Love, and Understanding” and invited 11 artists to share their work on this theme and shared the agenda and hours.
Kimberly Finale, Pacifica, addressed her thoughts from the last Council meeting on February 23 about a commenter complaining about the City’s decisions especially the City Manager’s and a Councilmember’s negative response to that comment and their right to their feelings.
Ron Maykel, Pacifica, shared a personal experience starting at a bakery coffee shop in the Palmetto and seeing the museum at the Civic Center, etc., and learning a lot of Pacifica history.
Joaquin Jiminez, Half Moon Bay, shared his personal history in employment and organizations helping the community in San Mateo County and announced he is running for County Supervisor and shared specifics where he supports the community and wants to continue to make the community better for our democracy.
Jessica Sheppard, Pacifica, stated she is new to Pacifica, and shared her thoughts on the City’s qualities and needs to become more accessible and engage the community.
Rich, Pacifica, asked that Council pass a resolution declaring that they do not support another war fought on Isreal’s behalf and shared his thoughts on the reason for that suggestion.
Asst. City Attorney Bazzano stated that we are asking the speaker to speak on topics within the subject matter and jurisdiction of Council, but not on the agenda, and asked that he redirect his comments for items within the jurisdiction of Council.
Mayor Boles stated the commenter has another minute if his comment remains within the jurisdiction of the City.
Rich stated that other cities in the country have passed resolutions condemning the conflict in Israel and Palestine and he believed Pacifica could pass the same resolution. He encouraged that they uphold the constitution and let them speak regardless if they like the subject or not.
Asst. City Attorney Bazzano clarified that, when asking speakers to speak on items within the subject matter and jurisdiction of Council, it is fine to discuss and encourage Council to adopt a resolution, but when they are speaking on topics that do not relate to that specific issue or not within the jurisdiction of Council, such as issues of religion and other issues the speaker raised
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about foreign affairs, those are arguably not within the jurisdiction of Council. She stated that we offered the speaker to redirect his comments and he did.
Mayor Boles asked City Clerk Coffey about the comment time.
City Clerk Coffey stated she paused the timer while the Asst. City Attorney and Mayor were providing direction to the speaker to redirect his comments and he had his full three minutes and used all but about 22 seconds of his comment period.
Mayor Boles stated that they will welcome his comments remaining under the subject matter and jurisdiction.
San Casillas, Pacifica, referred to previous meetings where Councilmembers voiced concerns about lack of press from community in city government and shared his concerns on their process of picking the new City Manager.
George Lance, Pacifica, felt they violated the previous speaker’s First Amendment rights as he was explaining his topic and shared his concerns on what they did. He stated he is also on topic and is asking for a resolution regarding the conflict in Israel and Palestine.
Asst. City Attorney Bazzano stated that the speaker is not speaking within the subject matter and jurisdiction of Council and she recommends we ask him to redirect his comments back to topics within the jurisdiction of Council, i.e. why a resolution would be helpful, why he wants Council to consider the resolution, what other jurisdictions have considered a resolution, etc.
Mayor Boles stated he did not lose any time and she asked him to keep his comments on items that are helpful within their jurisdiction.
Mr. Lance provided reasons supporting the request for the resolution.
Councilmember Bier moved to move Item #9 before Item #8; seconded by Vice Mayor Wright.
REORDER ITEMS ON THE AGENDA (MOVE AGENDA ITEM #9 BEFORE AGENDA ITEM #8)
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Mary Bier, Councilmember
SECONDER: Greg Wright, Vice Mayor
AYES: Boles, Wright, Beckmeyer, Bier, Espinosa
Vice Mayor Wright moved to move Item #11 to the end of the meeting; seconded by Councilmember Beckmeyer.
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REORDER ITEMS ON THE AGENDA (MOVE AGENDA ITEM #11 AFTER COUNCIL AND
STAFF COMMUNICATIONS)
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Greg Wright, Vice Mayor
SECONDER: Sue Beckmeyer, Councilmember
AYES: Boles, Wright, Beckmeyer, Bier, Espinosa
PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE.
CONSIDERATION
8. 2025 Annual Progress Report on Implementation of the Housing Element of the General Plan and the 2025 Annual Progress Report on Implementation of Other Elements of the General Plan
PROPOSED ACTION: Move to adopt a Resolution accepting the City’s 2025 Annual Progress Report on Implementation of the Housing Element of the General Plan and the 2025 Annual Progress Report on Implementation of Other Elements of the General Plan, and directing the City Manager to transmit the reports to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI).
Community Development Director Updegrave presented the staff report.
Mayor Boles opened public comments.
Sam Casillas, Pacifica, appreciated all the hard work they all do, including City staff.
Regarding this item, he was perplexed as to why the City has not yet acted on our requirements from SB 379 which is supposed to be within the local hazardous mitigation plan, General Plan, and Housing Element Plan, which could encourage local control.
Mayor Boles closed public comments.
Mayor Boles thought Mr. Casillas was referring to SB 379 which is about climate adaptation and resiliency strategies.
Councilmember Beckmeyer added a safety element for the protection of the community from unreasonable risks associated with the effect of various geologic hazards, flooding and wildland and urban fires.
Community Development Director Updegrave believed the City has been addressing SB 379 through our Climate Adaptation and Resilience Plan, our prior Climate Action Plan, as well as our Safety Element updated in 2022 with the General Plan. We are currently working on the multi-jurisdictional local hazard mitigation plan update. She is not aware of anything that is particularly lacking at this point in time but she would be happy to look into it more.
Vice Mayor Wright asked if it would affect our RHNA in any way.
Community Development Director Updegrave does not believe this is related to our RHNA.
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Mayor Boles stated that we have put all of their sites outside of hazard areas and she would not think so. She recalls, when we were doing the General Plan update, we did not update it for SB 379 and we can look at it later and appreciates her following up.
Councilmember Espinosa stated that we need over 1,800 units within five years and she asked if there are any sites in the pipeline that can meaningfully accelerate the unit counts. She also asked what happens if we do not get any significant amount of units in five years.
Community Development Director Updegrave stated that the RHNA does not require us to build 1,897 units within the planning period, but requires us to provide the regulatory framework to allow that amount of growth. That was the driver behind the General Plan amendment and zoning amendment that were passed last year during this period. It increased the capacity and density allowances at various sites throughout the City to accommodate that growth. She stated that we do not have any control over what gets built and, while we do not need to build those, we do need to be making significant progress within our programs. She stated that, in 2027, we are required to do a mid-cycle review and, at that point, she thinks we will have more information on how HCD perceives our progress. We are starting to see applications coming in on Housing Element sites which is promising. She thinks our public sites work is going to be promising and they have several large projects in the pipeline.
Vice Mayor Wright asked how many amendments can be made to the General Plan per year.
Community Development Director Updegrave believes it is three.
Vice Mayor Wright asked if they are able to do multiple tranches.
Community Development Director Updegrave stated that we want to consolidate them into a single resolution to the extent possible in order to have what we need.
Vice Mayor Wright stated she mentioned a number of times objective design guidelines and the Sharp Park Specific Plan, and he seems to recall the Planning Commission being prudent in their passing of the Sharp Park Specific Plan and had a number of guidelines in there. He thinks they did excellent work on that and he wonders, as that is already in place, if that is something we can look at going forward to widen those guidelines and peruse it as a basis for forming more guidelines in the future.
Community Development Director Updegrave stated that there are objective standards in the Sharp Park Specific Plan that could certainly be used as a basis; they are specific to our downtown and, as we start on our outreach, hearing from the community, come to Council and Planning Commission for a joint study session, those are things to consider.
Vice Mayor Wright stated his concern is due to the State is being more restrictive. Since that is already in place, he is wondering if we can use that as a wedge to continue to do more work to keep Pacifica more like Pacifica and have it decided by Pacificans.
Community Development Director Updegrave does not know that the objective design and development standards will require amendments or changes to the General Plan itself. Those are more embedded within zoning ordinances or separate objective design standards.
Vice Mayor Wright stated that, in the future, he is afraid the State will tell us that we cannot inhibit people from developing buildings that do not match Pacifica’s character.
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Community Development Director Updegrave thinks that is why we are moving forward with objective design standards as the current ones we have do not have much objectivity in them.
The more we can move toward providing those objective standards is where we have the opportunity to shape our built environment.
Mayor Boles added that the older ones have a height limit of 35 feet.
Vice Mayor Wright is looking forward to have a good basis to shape Pacifica in the way that we think is best and he wants to continue on that work.
Councilmember Beckmeyer agreed that we need community character in the objective design standards.
Mayor Boles acknowledged that there is so much work on staff’s plates and our Planning Department is overwhelmed and the State keeps changing the laws and putting more unfunded mandates on us that are hard to keep up with and hard to review the projects. Council was grateful for the work they do. She knows the State does not hold us to building the units, but she knows some dates are slipping and some of the goals and objective design standards were one of those.
Community Development Director Updegrave stated referred to all the Housing Element programs and implementing actions and metrics and emphasized that there is no way that any city would accomplish completely all of those programs within a six-year period. Even though our Housing Element was not certified until last year, the City has been working on those programs as well. She referred to the big priorities, projects that are going have significant impacts, such as public sites planning, and important work focused on affordable housing. It is an area where the City exercises quite a bit of control. We are fortunate to have partners like HEART of San Mateo who are working in the background, doing things like developing guidelines for below market rate units, helping us administer our affordable unit program, working on local preference policies, etc.
Mayor Boles stated a couple of builders remedy projects that were submitted last year, like Coastal Crest and Ridgeway, are not on the list. She asked if that is because those are not yet deemed complete.
Community Development Director Updegrave agreed, stating that the HCD has very specific criteria on what we report, and the criteria is housing development applications that were deemed complete.
Mayor Boles referred to the complete builders’ remedy projects and asked if it is too late to impose objective design standards now on those.
Community Development Director Updegrave stated those projects are vested to the codes that were in place at the time they made the applications. Staff continues to work with applicants to try to bring forward the best project, but we cannot impose new standards on those projects.
Mayor Boles concluded, if we have those now for the ones that are not yet deemed complete, we could or no because they have already submitted.
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Community Development Director Updegrave stated that, for projects that were vested under preliminary applications prior to the adoption, we could not impose new standards. They vest at the time they submit all of the preliminary application requirements.
Mayor Boles assumed that included the quarry also. She referred to the Housing Action Fund and the County Grand Nexus Study.
Community Development Director Updegrave stated that we are part of the multi-jurisdictional Grand Nexus and Residential Feasibility Study. Because Pacifica does not have much commercial development and does not currently have commercial linkage fees for affordable housing, we are participating only in the residential feasibility; that is looking at inclusionary housing, everything from percentages to fees, to alternatives, whether offsite. Those are the more substantive changes to the inclusionary that they will be looking at. She stated that the study is underway and believed it will be completed late this year or early next year.
Mayor Boles noticed that there is a community engagement plan outreach on multiple levels that are under different Housing Element implementation numbers. She asked if there was a rough idea of when that might be coming as a community meeting.
Community Development Director Updegrave stated that the two major initiatives that staff started planning for last year that we were reporting on are the zoning modernization and objective design standards. That includes all the streamlining work as well as the public sites.
As we are developing those plans, we are looking at where they intersect, where they can come together and leverage the same meetings or strategies, etc. We are starting to work on very early stakeholder engagement, including our consultant interviewing the planners about their experiences with certain codes and processes and will be doing separate stakeholder interviews with architects or developers. They are in the very preliminary stages, hoping to do some preliminary events in the next couple of months around some of the public sites planning to start gathering that early input. The PBF fellow and our community partners are part of that community engagement.
Mayor Boles thinks the PBF fellow term is expiring sometime this year.
Community Development Director Updegrave stated February 2027.
Mayor Boles stated that there are some housing advocates and churches that are interested in partnering. She stated that there was some good synergy in some of their things, like trying to find more households for the HIP Housing program and educating the community about what the program is.
Councilmember Bier moved to adopt a Resolution accepting the City’s 2025 Annual Progress Report on Implementation of the Housing Element of the General Plan and the 2025 Annual Progress Report on Implementation of Other Elements of the General Plan, and directing the City Manager to transmit the reports to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI); seconded by Councilmember Beckmeyer.
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RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Mary Bier, Councilmember
SECONDER: Sue Beckmeyer, Councilmember
AYES: Boles, Wright, Beckmeyer, Bier, Espinosa
9. Mid-year budget review and adoption of a resolution to amend the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget.
PROPOSED ACTION: Adopt a resolution authorizing the mid-year FY 2025-26 Operating and Capital Budget amendments.
Asst. City Manager Carter Finance & Administrative Services Director Gómez presented the staff report.
There were no public comments.
Councilmember Beckmeyer referred to the General Fund, assigned reserved section, policy level 10% of expenditures, two-third for emergencies, one-third for economic contingency, and the total amount of the 10% is the $5,314,004 and she asked if that was correct. She also asked if it was correct that we were able to go ahead and fund those emergency fund and economic contingency fund this year.
Asst. City Manager Carter stated the General Fund Budgetary Reserves showcases fund balance designation. It is not expenditures or revenues but a bucket of money set aside in case there is an emergency or economic contingency that requires us to tap into those reserves. She stated the $5 million number is 10% of expenditures for emergencies or economic contingencies. It is similar to the VLF scenario, where we had an expected gap and tapped into this reserve.
Vice Mayor Wright noticed contract services have increased 14.7% and he assumed it is due to builders’ remedy projects and other specific uses so it is not necessarily recurring.
Finance & Administrative Services Director Gómez agreed, adding that when we start building the FY 26-27 budget, we pull out any of the one-time amendments that happened year-to-date and we want to bring the budget back down to the necessary amount.
Vice Mayor Wright noticed that the material supplies and maintenance numbers were also up and asked if those expenses were due to breaches in the sea wall or new building furnishings.
Finance & Administrative Services Director Gómez stated that these are not CIP-related. When looking at the General Fund, the CIP-related would be in Fund 322 and other funds. We have some of the smaller equipment purchases and some supplies that support the other General Fund facilities and functioning. Going back to the carry forward after year end, we were able to make sure that some of those contracts are in progress and active carried forward.
Vice Mayor Wright thought that is not necessarily indicative of a trend but one-time purchases.
Finance & Administrative Services Director Gómez agreed and added that budget forms include a check box that says one time or ongoing. We use that information to pull back out any budget amendments when we do the FY 26-27 budget.
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Vice Mayor Wright appreciated the flexibility in the budget to address health and safety. He was wondering if it is possible to find from Public Works about the asbestos issue at the library.
Finance & Administrative Services Director Gómez stated that HR worked closely with PD and the library team as well as our risk team and PW to handle both of these situations. She appreciated staff in all that they do to keep us running.
PW Director Tigbao stated that asbestos in the library was not friable.
Vice Mayor Wright referred to PPE for our employees and assumed that we save some money every year for items such as turnouts. He asked where that is reflected.
Finance & Administrative Services Director Gómez stated that is reflected in all other funds as we have a fund set aside specifically for those purposes. In working with NCFA, staff have a target cadence. This year we put aside put aside $125,000 annually in the fire equipment replacement fund 74, unless directed otherwise by Council.
Asst. City Manager Carter also pointed out that this is one of the best practices to address issues like this, i.e. having annual policy of allocating funds and accumulating fund balances so when those expensive purchases are due for replacement, you have planned ahead of time.
Councilmember Espinosa stated her question is about mold and asbestos remediation. She asked how we found out about whether there are any signs of asbestos and mold and whether we know of any other facilities that we might need to analyze that have the same risk.
PW Director Tigbao stated that typically, staff notice the mold if visual; once it is visual, staff have an environmental firm come out to test it. If it is positive, staff have it remediated.
Councilmember Espinosa asked if, when it is mold in an area, usually it might be a leakage.
She asked if they are addressing any possible leakage, such as water damage.
PW Director Tigbao responded affirmatively.
Asst. City Manager Carter stated our PW team did a fantastic job on the remediation efforts. It was professionally done and was addressed immediately. It was a leak and she complimented the whole team for well done.
Councilmember Beckmeyer wanted to give a shout out to PB&R, as staff helped hold the afterschool homework club that meets at the library. She stated our City Clerk also helped with that.
Councilmember Espinosa stated that her other question was about the Davies Trust. She asked if we have funded the parks. She is concerned about not using that money for the parks.
Finance & Administrative Services Director Gómez stated that the special parks project was brought forward as a previously approved by Council item, and $1.8 million was put into those projects from the Roy Davies Trust Fund and that is underway. Those parks include the Skyridge Park, Imperial Park, Marvilla Park, and Brighton Mini-Park. She stated that there is some funding left in Attachment 5 on packet page 247.
Asst. City Manager Carter stated it is about $618,000 in the fund balance.
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Councilmember Bier was sorry that funding was taken away from our Senior Services which is very upsetting. She appreciates PB&R for all the work they do to keep things going there.
Mayor Boles thanked Councilmember Bier for bringing that up. She asked if the federal government is reducing what they give to agencies via the Older Americans Act.
Finance & Administrative Services Director Gómez stated that the communication that PB&R received was from the County. She knows we did not directly mention the federal pass through or how much of it is federal pass through but there is some implication that it might have been some factor into the reduction that they have provided.
PB&R Director Leslie agreed she is correct that it is never a straight line but federal dollars which pass through California and then San Mateo County eventually make it to the City and we thought the reductions might be more significant. $100,000 was reduced over three different grants: transportation, congruent lunch, and Meals on Wheels program. The County had to make hard decisions on where they were going to make those reductions and it did unfortunately come from our grants this year.
Mayor Boles referred to packet page 226 which talks about cuts to various different programs, and she wondered if there might be room to find that money to finish off this year’s programs.
She asked if we can talk about what this means to our seniors.
PB&R Director Leslie stated that we try to feed them as well as possible. There was some reduction in our food budget as two of the main grants that were cut were nutrition-related. Staff saw that we were going to receive a reduction and looked at areas where we could temporarily reduce. The Meals on Wheels driver resigned midway in the year and many trips were going to be cancelled anyway and that is the reason it was targeted. The food costs are directly tied to the grants and some of the other pieces were surgically pulled out for this year. In a normal situation, we would not pull out so much rom small areas but that was done to balance it out.
Mayor Boles asked if he felt we were not cutting services too much at this point.
PB&R Director Leslie stated there are some minor things that people would notice but it was not significant in their goals to make it seamless and clear for the next fiscal year.
Mayor Boles asked about the $50,000 for tree maintenance, planting trees, etc. in Fund 229.
Asst. City Manager Carter stated that it is an accounting transaction so we just replenished the fund. It is not an allocation, but cleanup we have to do before the year ends. It is best practice to do that midyear, but sometimes we wait until the year ends. The fund is now negative without this transfer. We just transferred money to make it whole. She emphasized it is not new work but filling the gap from the previous work that was done and created.
Mayor Boles thought we are going to be looking at the tree fees as part of our Cost Allocation Plan and potentially charging more for fines to be able to build that fund to have a sustainable balance. On packet page 233, she wanted to talk about the Economic and Housing Development Specialist position. She understood the plan was to phase out that position over this year. She understands it is not a cost change now, but if we are approving this new position, that is $200,000 a year we have to come up with in the budget moving forward.
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Asst. City Manager Carter stated she is correct, adding that it is a delicate item to address. The reason why it is coming to Council in mid-year is because the position is vacant now and already in the budget and accounted for, and it gives the right structure for the department.
Having the specialist position on the books creates first the right skillset for the department and second potential promotional opportunities in the City for staff to progress. Nonetheless, there is a significant budget deficit. At the upcoming year, depending the recruitment, staff might bringing either this position back or some additional positions to them for reconsideration.
Mayor Boles stated that it worries her to be creating a new long-term position now and not having this discussion as part of the overall budget. She knows Economic Development is important to the City to help pull us out but we also have not talked about the Economic Development Committee’s work plan and how they can help, hopefully revitalizing the Chamber also. She stated that it makes her very uncomfortable to make this decision tonight on the ongoing budget moving forward.
Councilmember Beckmeyer asked if the Management Analyst position that is currently in the budget is a permanent position or short-term position.
Asst. City Manager Carter stated it is a permanent position.
Councilmember Beckmeyer asked if it is the intention to have the Economic Development Specialist position be additive to the Management Analyst position or replacing that position.
Asst. City Manager Carter stated, for the long-term structure of the department, the right structure would be to have a Manager position and Economic Development Specialist. That is what you see across the board if you look at other city structures. It is not common to have the Management Analyst working on Economic Development. What is happening now, the Management Analyst is working partially in Economic Development and partially for City Manager’s Office. It will likely change down the road, but it is premature to discuss how it is going to play out. One other thing she wanted to mention is we presented the Economic Development work plan for the department. If executed correctly, it will result in some additional revenues. The potential margin that Council is looking at is the difference between Management Analyst or Economic Development Specialist will be easily offset by potential revenues if the implementation is full speed.
Vice Mayor Wright concluded it will pay for itself.
Mayor Boles stated that we created this new position of Economic Development and Housing Development Manager last year and that was more than $200,000 a year.
Asst. City Manager Carter stated it was an upgrade of the position.
Mayor Boles stated that we still have the Specialist position too. She feels uncomfortable making this until we are looking at the whole budget. She stated that it came as a surprise and she feels we need to think carefully about it. She stated that people are afraid that we are laying people off and she wants to make sure we are not doing that and setting us up for failure in other departments. She feels we need to look at the whole of the City.
Councilmember Espinosa asked if that is only salary or includes benefits.
Councilmember Beckmeyer thinks benefits is included in the budgeted amount.
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Mayor Boles also saw a portion of the salaries are supposed to come out of the Housing Fund which is not a long-term solution either and has not yet understood what part of that position would be related to affordable housing.
Asst. City Manager Carter pointed out the form changes the allocation of the funds. The reason why it is coming in now is because it allows us to open the recruitment and see how it will play out before the budget. Last time this was brought to Council, the budget was 60/40 split and it ahs been changed to 80/20 because the position will mostly focus on the Economic Development work plan and only 20% to assist the Manager with housing projects.
Mayor Boles stated that, at some point, we are spending the Housing Action Fund money quickly, and we are not putting any money into that so eventually that is all going to come out in the General Fund money if that position continues to be funded.
Asst. City Manager Carter agreed, but noted that if the projects are moving forward, the revenues will come in.
Mayor Boles stated asked when does money get returned to the Housing Action Fund.
Asst. City Manager Carter stated that the money does not get returned, simply not spent if the position is vacant. It will stay in.
Mayor Boles understood it will go back to stay there.
Asst. City Manager Carter stated that this position was vacant for the whole year and it is a limited term and it did not make sense to recruit for three months.
Vice Mayor Wright concluded that it will not be returned to that 5% vacancy rate, but returned to the Housing Fund.
Asst. City Manager Carter stated that the 5% vacancy rate applies to General Fund only.
Mayor Boles referred to packet page 251, which is general updates on service enhancements, and identified Economic Development No. 3, conduct feasibility evaluation of district-based financing; the item is delayed and staff requested a budget adoption because staff resources are prioritized for the 2212 Beach Blvd. hotel. She asked if evaluation of district-based financing is the community finance district.
Asst. City Manager Carter responded affirmatively.
Mayor Boles stated that we talked about those being important as a way to be able to potentially collect money from developers and her concern is that if it is being delayed if we are missing those opportunities.
Asst. City Manager Carter stated it has been on our radar for the last couple of years. We already built it into the scope for the consultant to do the studies, but without the staff to execute we cannot move on some of the projects like we discussed in Strategic Planning.
Mayor Boles asked her, at this point, if she thinks it will not happen before the election.
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Asst. City Manager Carter stated that what we would have to do next is to do a study and it will have to come back for the feasibility of the district and what can be done. She is not sure what the timeline would be but we want to move forward with the project.
City Manager Woodhouse added that the CFD are typically not on general municipal election ballots. Those are special ballots handled separately at whatever time they occur.
Mayor Boles knows we decided not to pursue a utility users tax but she heard that Santa Barbara has been in a lawsuit with streaming companies and that they won that, but utility users taxes could be taxed on streaming services. That is an easier one to ask for to be on the ballot as it is an optional add-on and that is something she would be willing to consider in the future.
Vice Mayor Wright asked what is the potential impact of the VLF fees being withheld by the State of California for next year.
Asst. City Manager Carter stated that it is roughly $1.1 million for the coming year.
Councilmember Bier moved to adopt a resolution authorizing the mid-year FY 2025-26 Operating and Capital Budget amendments; seconded by Councilmember Beckmeyer.
Mayor Boles mentioned her objection to the Economic and Housing Development Specialist position and desire to delay it to the budget discussion.
Councilmember Beckmeyer stated she seconded the motion because she wants to be able to get the position posted and not wait until the budget discussion for July 1.
Mayor Boles stated that, by then if we hired someone, we are committed to that person.
Councilmember Beckmeyer does not think we can get our Economic Development engine to generate funds for us if we do not put people who are appropriately skilled for the job at hand in place. We can get it done if we have the right people on the job so that is why she seconded it.
RESULT: ADOPTED [3 TO 2]
MOVER: Mary Bier, Councilmember
SECONDER: Sue Beckmeyer, Councilmember
AYES: Wright, Beckmeyer, Bier
NAYS: Boles, Espinosa
10. Consideration and Adoption of Resolution Appointing Yulia Carter as Interim City Manager and Approving the Employment Agreement between the City of Pacifica and Yulia Carter for Interim City Manager Services
PROPOSED ACTION: Adopt Resolution Appointing Yulia Carter as Interim City Manager and Approving the Employment Agreement between the City of Pacifica and Yulia Carter for Interim City Manager Services.
Asst. City Attorney Bazzano presented the staff report.
Vice Mayor Wright asked, if we were to have a retiree come to be city manager, would that have been more expensive or less expensive.
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Asst. City Attorney Bazzano stated likely more expensive, but also would have taken more time to fill that position.
Vice Mayor Wright asked if there is a law that we would have to pay the higher salary of the departing City Manager to fill that position in the event we had a retiree come back.
Asst. City Attorney Bazzano stated that the salary would have been negotiated by the person but there is a range for the City Manager position.
Vice Mayor Wright stated Asst. City Manager Carter is offering to do like most Pacifica employees more for less.
Mayor Boles opened public comments.
Sam Casillas, Pacifica, referred to speaking earlier about lack of open communication leading to lack of trust from the public. He expressed his frustration at the Council not bringing an outside Interim City Manager and disagreed with the current City policies and decision-making.
Mayor Boles closed public comments.
Mayor Boles stated Council is carefully going through the City Manager recruitment process and are hoping to share information very soon. It is the hope to get a new City Manager in the next 6-8 weeks. There is still work to be done and there will be an opportunity for the public to meet the person. She stated that Asst. City Manager Carter has served in the position as Acting City Manager a number of times when City Manager Woodhouse is away and Council feels it is important to have a leadership transition for a short period of time with someone who has the knowledge and trust of staff to be able to carry it through to the next phase. She stated Asst.
City Manager Carter is the only person qualified to do that in our City now. This is a difficult time for all of them and she knows there are issues with trusts that she hopes we will be able to address very quickly as we can share more information. She believes this is the best decision for the City for the next couple of months.
Councilmember Beckmeyer concurs as the most important thing is stability of the organization.
We are on the leading edge of budget preparation cycle, and it is always a busy time for every department in the City as they have to conduct all of their affairs that they are responsible for and prepare their budget presentation at the same time. Having someone who is familiar with the way in which the budgeting is done is important for us to get that work accomplished timely.
She stated that, evaluating the choices, she sees the point of view of an opportunity to bring in a different person, but the truth is that it would cost a good deal of money for such a very short period of time; given the timeline, this is the best decision. As noted by the Asst. City Attorney, Asst. City Manager Carter has served the city well. While there is disagreement in the community about approach on some things, frustration in a particular sector of the community including short-term rentals, she thinks that falls unfairly on Asst. City Manager Carter. It is something we are all stuck with due to the fact that we had a flawed short-term rental ordinance passed in 2019. She reiterates that it is a good decision, the easiest way and the most efficient for City staff to continue to move the City forward during a very significant leadership change.
The fact that staff is highly functioning as it is now is a testament to their teamwork and trust of each other. She asked the community to trust them.
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Councilmember Bier reiterated that the stability of our staff is important, and that is one of the reasons behind her decision-making. She asked Asst. City Attorney Bazzano to explain the cost savings.
Asst. City Attorney Bazzano stated that it is in the fiscal impact section of the report. The monthly salary of Interim City Manager will be approximately $1,500 less than the compensation currently provided for the City Manager. There is also cost savings in the fact that the Asst. City Manager position, which is her current position, will not be backfilled during the interim period.
During the interim period, that would result in additional salary savings of approximately $21,113 per month.
Mayor Boles stated plus the $1,500 which is $22,500 per month because we are hoping this is short-term. Council also heard from the recruiter that, even if we were to bring someone in from the outside, there is not a lot of change that happens in that amount of time. If the recruitment ends up taking a lot longer, Council will have to revisit that. It is not sustainable for Asst. City Manager Carter to continue two jobs in the long term. This contract is at will and Council can make changes as needed.
Councilmember Espinosa stated the position is short term and that is one of the reasons why Council thinks it is the best approach to hire her. Asst. City Manager Carter is also working on the budget and has the knowledge to work with staff. That is one of her reasons.
Councilmember Beckmeyer moved to adopt Resolution Appointing Yulia Carter as Interim City Manager and Approving the Employment Agreement between the City of Pacifica and Yulia Carter for Interim City Manager Services; seconded by Councilmember Bier.
Mayor Boles thanked Interim City Manager Carter for being willing to take on this role.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Sue Beckmeyer, Councilmember
SECONDER: Mary Bier, Councilmember
AYES: Boles, Wright, Beckmeyer, Bier, Espinosa
11. City Manager’s Farewell Report
PROPOSED ACTION: The City Manager’s “Farewell Report” is intended to provide observations about numerous Pacifica issues by reflecting on numerous accomplishments and emphasizing challenges and opportunities facing Pacifica moving forward. This is an informational item only, no action required by the City Council.
City Manager Woodhouse presented the staff report.
Mayor Boles appreciated him taking the time to write that. He has been here a long time and did so much and she appreciated all that effort.
Mayor Boles opened public comments.
Tygarjas Bigstyck, Pacifica, shared his thoughts on the conflict feelings that come with retirement and suggestions for the City Manager’s best handling of interactions going forward and thanked him from the bottom of his heart.
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Mayor Boles closed public comments.
RESULT: NO VOTE REQUIRED
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Boles shared from the Airport Roundtable meeting in February to expect more airport noise. San Francisco is working on repaving the major runways for a long period of time, March 30 to November 14, and all the flights go over the Bay and then go to LA will also be coming across the northern end of town. If people sense more noise, use the SFO website noise office and an app called stop.jetnoise.net. There will also be fewer night hush flights which now go over the Bay because that is the runway that will be closed. She attended a fun event for the Ocean Shore Railroad at the Historical Society a few weeks ago and toured the train. She referenced a need for a community calendar and a Council calendar to know about events. She shared that there is a family moving to Pacifica and trying to build a house here. The wife has a non-profit dedicated to historical issues and she has gotten involved with the Historical Society and it is bringing money to the train but also bringing a staff member to help with all the records.
Councilmember Beckmeyer stated that there was a balanced presentation at the Resource Management and Climate Protection Committee meeting on February 18 related with the Tuolumne River and water relief from Hetch Hetchy and the other Pedro Reservoir in Yosemite.
There will be urban water management plans that all agencies are putting together and our agency is the North County Water District. Where we always think about and are concerned is fire protection, fire suppression, and making sure their infrastructure is protected.
Vice Mayor Wright asked if they instituted their new program for looking on the computer.
Councilmember Beckmeyer stated that 85% completion or more of the automated metering, and 95% of the meters have been replaced to date and the rest should have been completed by the end of February. She also stated that there is information going out about people who have been Pacifica School volunteers, an organization in our community for 25 or 27 years. Due to funding and lack of ongoing sustainable funding, the organization is going to be closing its services at the end of this school year.
Councilmember Bier thanked Horace Hinshaw for another wonderful Sports Hall of Fame award night and thanked the Sanchez Art Center for inviting her to display her art.
STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
City Manager Woodhouse stated the one communication he provides is to ask Rose on their website about the SF noise overflight number and you can call 650-821-5100, Aircraft Noise Abatement Office, and they handle the noise complaints. He stated that the City has a whole webpage on overflight noise and it is on that page.
ADJOURN
Mayor Boles adjourned the meeting at 10:42 p.m. in honor of retiring City Manager Kevin Woodhouse.
Transcribed by Barbara Medina, Public Meeting Stenographer.
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Respectfully Submitted,
Sarah Coffey, City Clerk
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Christine Boles, Mayor
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CITY OF PACIFICA
COUNCIL AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT
5/26/2026
1 SUBJECT:
Terminating Proclamation of Local Emergency, Approving an Agreement for Construction, and Notice of Completion for the Vallemar Phase II Emergency Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation and Repair Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Move to Adopt the Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pacifica Terminating the Proclamation of Local Emergency, Approval of an Agreement for Construction, accepting completion, and directing the City Manager to file Notice of Completion for the Vallemar Phase II Emergency Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation and Repair Project; and authorize the City Manager to release the retention funds to the contractor.
STAFF CONTACT:
Matt Kelly, Project Manager
(650) 730-0212
[email protected]
Desmond Barca, Interim Deputy Director of Public Works - Wastewater Division (650) 446-4704
[email protected]
Melissa Tigbao, P.E., Public Works Director
(650) 738-3767
[email protected]
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
On August 5, 2025, Public Works Wastewater Division staff received a call from a resident observing a potential leak at the 6-inch sewer main crossing Calera Creek between Oneonta Avenue and Reina del Mar Avenue. Staff observed a crack in the pipeline. While no leaking was observed, there is potential for leakage during wet weather flows. The potential for a sewer main failure and resulting sanitary sewer overflows threatens the health and safety of persons and property, including critical public infrastructure. This sewer main had been identified for replacement as part of the Vallemar and Rockaway Beach Boulevard Areas Sewer and Rehabilitation and Repair Project, and the design (approved by Council August 26, 2024) was in progress. Due to this finding, this pipeline crossing Calera Creek needed to be repaired or replaced immediately.
The City of Pacifica’s Emergency Plan and Section 4-2.01 et seq. of the Pacifica Municipal Code empower the City Manager, acting as the Director of Emergency Services, to proclaim the existence of a local emergency when there is an actual or threatened existence of conditions of disaster or of extreme peril to the safety of persons and properties within this City. The Proclamation of Local Emergency for the Vallemar Sewer Main Crossing was ratified on August 25, 2025. The situation resulting from the emergency conditions was deemed to be within the 2 Packet Pg. 41
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control of the normal protective services, personnel, equipment, and facilities of and within Pacifica. The City Manager, as Director of Emergency Services, and staff now recommend the City Council approve a Resolution of termination of the local emergency at the sewer main creek crossings in the Vallemar neighborhood.
On August 26, 2025, the City directed Freyer & Laureta, Inc. to proceed with Project Design, Consultant Services for Engineering Design During Construction of the Vallemar Phase II Emergency Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation and Repair Project. The authorized project budget for Consultant and Design Services was $94,500.00 and utilized the Enterprise Fund (Fund 518) as its source.
The construction agreement was awarded to Ranger Pipelines on November 14, 2025. The initial agreement value was $1,178,590.00 and one change order was issued. With change orders and bid item quantity adjustments the Final Total Cost of the contract with Ranger Pipelines was $1,194,525.00. The Project was substantially complete as of March 18, 2026.
The project is now complete and staff is satisfied with the contractor’s work on the project, it is appropriate to record the formal Notice of Completion with the San Mateo County Recorder's Office. This recorded document is the legal notice that the City considers the project complete and that we intend to pay the contractor for the full and complete contract price. This also puts all subcontractors and suppliers on notice that if they have any claims for payment from the contractor, they have 30 days to file claims for payment against the City. This provision of contract law protects subcontractors from contractors who may not pay them properly. It also protects the City from claims against us for any nonpayment on the part of the contractor. The City withheld 5% of the contract amount, $59,726.25, as retention to make sure that all subcontractors and suppliers have been paid. The City will release the retention if no claims are received.
The City Manager is recommending the adoption of the attached resolution accepting completion of the project and the filing of the Notice of Completion (Attachment 1) with the San Mateo County Recorder's Office.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with the filing of the Notice of Completion. The total project Source and Use of Funds table is shown below. The project balance will remain in Fund 518- Enterprise Fund.
Total Project Source and Use of Funds
Enterprise Fund (Fund 518) $1,297,965.50
Total Source of Funds $1,297,965.50
Construction Cost - Ranger Pipelines, Inc. $1,194,525.00 Construction Testing- Apex $8,940.50
Engineering Services Design & During ConstructionFreyer & Laureta$46,103.01 Total Use of Funds $1,249,568.51
Project End Balance $48,396.99
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ALTERNATIVE ACTION:
Council may choose not to adopt the resolution accepting completion of the project, but as the work has been satisfactorily completed, the contractor may file a claim against the City for nonpayment of retention, if there are no claims.
RELATION TO CITY COUNCIL GOALS AND WORK PLAN:
Approval of the Notice of Completion for the Lower Linda Mar Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation and Repair Project is consistent with the following Council adopted Goals:
• Stewardship of City Infrastructure and Maintaining a Safe Community: This project included repairing/replacing outdated and deteriorating city infrastructure while reducing city risk of a sewage leak.
ORIGINATED BY:
Public Works - Wastewater Division
ATTACHMENT LIST:
AttA-Vallemar- Phase II Emergency Sewer R&R Project- NOTICE OF COMPLETION (PDF) AttB-2026-02-10_190906 CCO #1 Signed - signed (PDF)
AttC-Signed Contract (Rev. 1)_11-14-25 (PDF)
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RESOLUTION NO. ____
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PACIFICA TERMINATING THE
PROCLAMATION OF LOCAL EMERGENCY, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR
CONSTRUCTION, AND ACCEPTING COMPLETION AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER
TO FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE VALLEMAR PHASE II EMERGENCY SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION AND REPAIR PROJECT (C0050) WHEREAS, failures of corroded sewer mains would create a hazardous condition including potential Sanitary Sewer Spills and threaten the safety of persons and property, including critical public infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager has determined that the damaged sewer main threatens the health and safety of persons and properties, including critical public infrastructure, and requires immediate attention and repair and as such constitutes an emergency pursuant to Pacifica Municipal Code section 4-2.02 and Public Contract Code section 1102; and
WHEREAS, consistent with the City of Pacifica’s Purchasing Policy (Administrative Policy No. 76), the City of Pacifica entered into a construction services agreement with Ranger Pipelines for construction under the City Council’s purchasing authority; and WHEREAS, the City directed Freyer & Laureta to proceed with Project Design, Consultant Services for Engineering Design During Construction of the Vallemar Phase II Emergency Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation and Repair Project; and WHEREAS, the construction agreement was awarded to Ranger Pipelines on November 14, 2025. The initial agreement value was $1,178,590.00 and one change order was issued. With change orders and bid item quantity adjustments the Final Total cost of the contract with Ranger Pipelines was $1,194,525.00; and WHEREAS, the Project is substantially complete, and the situation resulting from said conditions of extreme peril is now deemed to be within the control of the normal protective services, personnel, equipment, and facilities of and within Pacifica. The City Manager, as Director of Emergency Services, and staff now recommend the City Council approve the Resolution Terminating Proclamation of Local Emergency at the sewer main creek crossings in the Vallemar neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer of the said City has filed with the City Clerk of said City, his Certificate as to the completion of all the work provided to be done under and pursuant to the contract between said City and Ranger Pipelines, on May 26, 2026, and WHEREAS, it appears to the satisfaction of this Council that said work under said contract has been fully completed as provided in said contract and the plans and specifications therein referred to,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Pacifica as follows:
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1. Does hereby proclaim the termination of said local emergency.
2. Approve an agreement for construction.
3. That acceptance of completion of said work be, and it is hereby, made and ordered.
4. That the City Manager is directed to file for record with the County Recorder of the County of San Mateo, Notice of Completion thereof, pursuant to Section 3093 of the Civil Code of the State of California.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Pacifica, California, held on the 26th day of May 2026, by the following vote:
AYES, Councilmembers:
NOES, Councilmembers:
ABSENT, Councilmembers:
ABSTAIN, Councilmembers:
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Christine Boles, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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NOTICE OF COMPLETION
CITY OF PACIFICA FOR THE VALLEMAR PHASE II EMERGENCY SANITARY
SEWER REHABILITATION AND REPAIR PROJECT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 3093 of the Civil Code of the State of California, by Daniel Patten, P.E., Public Works Interim Deputy Director of the City of Pacifica, California, that the contract awarded to Ranger Pipelines on November 14, 2026, has been completed in accordance with the plans and specifications for said work filed with the City Clerk, and approved by the City Council of said City.
That said work and improvements were actually completed on the 18th day of March 2026 and that acceptance of completion of said work was ordered by the City Council of said City, adopted on the 26th day of May, 2026, and that the name of the surety on the contractor's bond for labor and materials on said project is Liberty Mutual Insurance Company.
That said work consists generally, of replacing existing and damaged sewer mains with new pipes and rehabilitating manholes to improve system reliability and reduce the risks of sanitary sewer spills.
Name and address of Owner: City of Pacifica
170 Santa Maria Ave
Pacifica, California 94044
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Daniel Patten, P.E.
DPW Interim Deputy Director- WW Division
VERIFICATION
The undersigned states that he is the Deputy Director of the City of Pacifica and that he makes this verification on behalf of said entity; that he has read the foregoing, and knows the contents thereof, and that the facts stated therein are true. ______
Daniel Patten, P.E.
DPW Interim Deputy Director- WW Division
Executed in Pacifica, California, on May 26, 2026.
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CITY OF PACIFICA
COUNCIL AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT
5/26/2026
1 SUBJECT:
Quarterly Financial Report for General Fund for the quarter ending March 31, 2026 RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Review and accept the Quarterly Financial Report for General Fund for the quarter ending March 31, 2026
STAFF CONTACT:
Marisol Gómez, Director of Finance and Administrative Services (650) 501-0257
[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>
Lucy Xie, Deputy Finance Director
(650) 501-6014
[email protected]
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
Fiscal sustainability remains one of the City Council strategic priorities, which includes planning for and implementing long-term financial health and stability. A key component of this goal includes preparing a quarterly financial report that would provide readers with an executive summary of the City’s current economic conditions related to the annual operating budget.
On June 23, 2025, the City Council adopted the FY2025-2026 Budget.
The Quarterly Financial Report summarizes the City’s General Fund and is not meant to be inclusive of all finance and accounting transactions. This report intends to provide the Council and the public with a broad overview of the City’s operations and fiscal condition. This report provides an update on the financial status of the City’s General Fund by outlining the revenues and expenditures for the quarter ending March 31, 2026.
General Fund is the City’s primary operating fund and is used to account for day-to-day activities. It receives unrestricted revenues and provides the City’s general administrative services, law enforcement, fire, public works, parks, beaches and recreation, and community development-related activities such as planning, building, and engineering. Revenue sources include but are not limited to Property Tax, Sales Tax, Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT), business registration, and current fees for services such as parking charges, engineering, planning, building permit fees, and recreation services.
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General Fund, outlining revenues and expenditures as of March 31, 2026.
The General Fund financial report is generally prepared on a cash basis, under which only revenues actually received by the end of each quarter are reflected in the analysis. Likewise, expenditures are recorded when payments are made, in accordance with the cash basis method of accounting. However, the First Quarter report is typically prepared on a modified cash basis, as certain revenues and expenditures pertaining to the prior fiscal year are accrued back to that year to ensure accurate financial reporting, comparability and budget monitoring.
The Fourth Quarter report is typically presented on a modified cash basis too, as revenues earned and invoices for services incurred during the fiscal year may be received after year-end and must be accrued back to the appropriate fiscal year.
Third Quarter Financial Report
As of the end of the Third Quarter (March 31, 2026), General Fund Revenues and Transfers In totaled $36.2 million (67% of amended budget), while Expenditures and Transfers Out totaled $35.0 million (63% of amended budget). Revenues and Transfers In exceeded Expenditures and Transfers Out by approximately $1.2 million at the close of the third quarter, reflecting expenditures tracking below revenues through the reporting period.
While this is encouraging, it should be interpreted with caution. The favorable variance may be temporary and could be influenced by timing differences, such as delayed vendor invoices or revenues that have not yet been billed or recorded.
Additional details on the City’s financial performance as of the end of the Third Quarter of the FY 2025-26 are presented in Attachment 1.
Preliminary third-quarter results can serve as an early indicator of full-year fiscal performance; however, they remain subject to change due to timing-related factors. And these figures remain preliminary and subject to refinement through the routine review process, especially fiscal yearend closing for audit purposes.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION:
There is no reasonable alternative to this informational item, as not accepting the Quarter Financial Report will not change the City’s financial condition at the end of the quarter.
RELATION TO CITY COUNCIL GOALS AND WORK PLAN:
Approval of the Third Quarter Financial Report is consistent with the following Council adopted Goals:
• Enhance organizational and fiscal stability: Preparation and presentation of the Quarterly Financial Report support sound budget monitoring, fiscal oversight, and adherence to the City’s adopted financial policies and controls by tracking revenues and expenditures against the approved budget.
• Broaden public communications and collaboration: Filing of the Quarterly Financial Report promotes transparency and accountability by providing the City Council and community with the City’s revenue performance, expenditure trends, and overall fiscal position. 3 Packet Pg. 74
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FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with this report, as it is retrospective in nature and reflects prior-period activity; however, the Quarterly Financial Report summarizes revenues and expenditures that directly affect the City’s overall fiscal condition.
ORIGINATED BY:
Finance Department
ATTACHMENT LIST:
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City of Pacifica
Fiscal Year 2025‐26
ThirdQuarter Financial Report
1 OVERVIEW
This Third Quarterly Financial Report is an analysis of the unaudited financial status of the City’s General Fund from July 1, 2025, through March 31, 2026. The City of Pacifica has completed the Third Quarter of the Fiscal Year 2025‐26. The Third Quarter Financial Report will summarize the City’s General Fund and is not meant to be inclusive of all finance and accounting transactions. This report intends to provide the Council and the public with a broad overview of the City’s fiscal condition, as the General Fund is the City’s primary operating fund and is used to account for most operational activities. Information presented in this report is unaudited, and additional adjustments may occur during year-end process.
GENERAL FUND
General Fund Financial Condition: This first table provides a snapshot of the General Fund Revenues and Expenditures by for Q3 FY 2024-25 as compared to Q3 FY 2025-26, comparing the quarter-over-quarter changes and the percentage of the FY 2025-26 Amended Budget spent as of Q3.
With nine months’ data in, General Fund Revenues & Transfers In are at 67% of the FY 2025-26 Amended Budget.
General Fund Expenditures & Transfers Out are at 63% of the Amended Budget. Revenues exceeded expenditures by $1,163,844 and showed a 4% increase compared to the prior year’s Third Quarterrevenues. This quarter’s expenditures showed a 1% increase compared to the prior year’s Third Quarter.
Table 1: General Fund Quarterly Summary as of March 31, 2026 The General Fund Balance as of March 31, 2026, is estimated to be $23,799,491, based on the audited General Fund balance of $22,635,647 as of the end of FY 2024-25 and factoring in year-to-date net change of $1,163,844 as of the end of the Third Quarter.
Expenditures Highlights: Table 2 presents General Fund Expenditures by Department for Quarter 3 (Q3) of Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25, and Q3 FY 2025-26, alongside the amended budget for FY 2025-26. It also includes the percentage change in expenditures between Q3 of both fiscal years and the percentage of the budget spent in Q3 of FY 2025-26.
General Fund Qtr 3
FY2024-25
Qtr 3
FY2025-26
FY2025-26
Amended
Budget
% Change
Qtr 3 FY24-25
vs
Qtr 3 FY25-26
Qtr 3
% Budget
Revenues $ 33,610,952 $ 35,052,800 $ 52,200,100 4% 67%
Transfer in 1,066,500 1,109,100 1,478,800 4% 75% 67%
Expenditures 31,941,256 32,359,122 51,559,921 1% 63%
Transfer Out 1,598,950 2,638,934 3,643,226 65% 72% 63%
Net Change in Fund $ 1,137,246 $ 1,163,844 $ (1,524,247)
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2 Table 2: General Fund Quarterly Expenditures as of March 31, 2026 General Fund expenditures increased slightly from $33.5M in Q3 FY 24-25 to $35.0M in Q3 FY 25-26. As of March 31, 2026, 63% of the amended budget has been expended, compared to the 75% benchmark for this point in the fiscal year. This suggests that departments are generally on track or slightly under budget; however, the variance is likely influenced by timing differences, such as lagging vendor invoice payments. At the end of the third quarter, expenditures and transfers out increased by 4% compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year.
General Government which consists of the Administrative Services, City Manager, City Clerk, Economic Development and City Attorney divisions, show expenditures at approximately 61% of the amended budget as of the third quarter.
This is primarily due to lower spending on contractual services which may be attributable to timing delays in vendor invoice processing.
The Police Department experienced a 4% downward trend, approximately $340,000, in expenditures compared to the prior quarter, resulting in spending at 65% of the amended budget. These trends were observed across most expenditure categories, with the largest reduction in salaries and benefits as compared to last quarter. This is primarily attributed to staffing turnover during FY 2025–26.
The Fire Department is at 68% of the amended budget at the end of the third quarter. Salaries and benefits are trending lower by approximately $805,000 compared to the prior quarter, primarily due to prior-year overtime costs associated with OES mutual aid deployment for the January 2025 catastrophic Los Angeles fire event, which were not incurred in the current fiscal year. The other attributable factor is a vacant fire chief position that has not been filled since retirement in July 2025.
The Community Development department expenditures are at 54% of the amended budget as of the end of the third quarter. This lower percentage is partly due to timing differences in the processing and reconciliation of costreimbursable expenditures, including legal services, which are now being handled differently than in prior years. Staff is currently working with the department to improve the budgeting methodology for cost-reimbursable projects. The goal is to more accurately align both revenues and expenditures associated with these activities.
General Fund Expenditures
by Department
Qtr 3
FY2024-25
Qtr 3
FY2025-26
FY2025-26
Amended
Budget
% Change
Qtr 3 FY24-25
vs
Qtr 3 FY25-26
Qtr 3
% Budget
General Government $ 4,548,566 $ 5,129,710 $ 8,381,005 13% 61% Police Department 9,398,117 9,058,321 13,972,728 -4% 65% Fire Department 6,714,822 5,936,873 8,680,659 -12% 68%
Community Development 2,948,432 3,284,504 6,106,335 11% 54% Public Works 3,427,515 3,716,021 5,587,474 8% 67%
PB&R 4,295,973 4,472,264 7,133,895 4% 63%
Non-Departmental 607,831 761,428 1,697,824 25% 45%
Transfer Out 1,598,950 2,638,934 3,643,226 65% 72%
Total General Fund
Expenditures&TransferOut $ 33,540,206 $ 34,998,056 $ 55,203,147 4% 63%
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3 The Public Works department expenditures are at 67% of the amended budget as of the end of the third quarter.
Compared to the prior quarter, expenditures increased by 8%, or approximately $288,000, which is within expected levels.
The Parks, Beaches & Recreation (PB&R) department expenditures are at 63% of the amended budget as of the end of the third quarter. Compared to prior quarter, expenditures increased by 4%, or approximately $176,000, which is within expected levels.
Non-Departmental expenditures are at 45% of the amended budget as of the end of the third quarter, below the 75% benchmark. This variance is primarily due to unspent appropriations for general city legal services and community grant programs as of the Q3 financial reports. Timing delays of the legal services generally trend two months out as invoices are reviewed by several departments.
The Transfer Out category is expected to be at approximately 75% of the amended budget at the end of the third quarter, consistent with the standard practice of four quarterly allocations based on the original budget. However, at the time of this report, the amended transfer entries related to the Mid-Year Budget adjustments—approved at the March 9 Council meeting for funding support to the Motor Pool and Tree Fund—had not yet been recorded.
Revenues Highlights: Table 3 outlines General Fund Revenues by Type for Q3 FY 2024-25 and Q3 FY 202526, alongside the FY 2025-26 Amended Budget and percentage changes.
Table 3: General Fund Quarterly Revenues as of March 31, 2026
General Fund
Revenues by Type
Qtr 3
FY2024-25
Qtr 3
FY2025-26
FY2025-26
Amended
Budget
% Change
Qtr 3 FY24-25
vs
Qtr 3 FY25-26
Qtr 3
% Budget
Property tax $ 10,551,938 $ 11,196,565 $ 17,728,670 6% 63% Sales Taxes 1,819,341 1,869,456 3,125,230 3% 60%
Measure Y 1,502,758 1,561,149 2,560,000 4% 61%
Transient Occupancy Tax 2,216,836 2,628,686 2,984,221 19% 88% Franchise Tax 548,304 450,084 1,171,440 -18% 38%
Business License Tax 546,948 609,892 582,000 12% 105%
Utility Users Tax 2,485,083 1,941,006 3,646,762 -22% 53% Vehicle License Fee 3,146,649 2,952,110 4,639,057 -6% 64% Cannabis Tax 453,528 453,494 700,000 0% 65%
ERAF 145,000 2,197,243 3,860,000 57%
Grants 3,515,012 3,014,498 2,725,420 -14% 111%
Investment Earning 1,002,371 1,081,281 998,100 8% 108%
Department Programs 5,677,184 5,097,336 7,479,200 -10% 68% Transfer In 1,066,500 1,109,100 1,478,800 4% 75%
Total General Fund
Revenues&TransferIn $ 34,677,452 $ 36,161,900 $ 53,678,900 4% 67%
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4 The following is a summary of revenues as of the end of the 3rd Quarter:
General Fund revenues (including transfers in) increased from $34.7M in Q3 FY 2024-25 to $36.2M in Q3 FY 2025-26, representing a 4% increase, or approximately $1.5 million, quarter over quarter. To date, 67% of the amended budget has been collected, indicating strong revenue performance.
Property Tax: Property Tax is the City’s largest revenue source. The first installment of the Property Tax payment was remitted to the City by the County of San Mateo on December 15, 2025. The second installment of the property tax payment is expected in April. Property Tax revenue increased by approximately 6% in the quarter-over-quarter comparison, primarily driven by growth in secured property tax receipts. In contrast, real property transfer tax is currently below budget expectations, with $154,000 received out of the $360,000 amended budget. A two-year comparison also indicates a slowdown in property sales activity, as revenues were $218,000 during the same period in the prior fiscal year.
Sales Tax and Measure Y: As of March 31, 2026, the City has received 60% and 61% of the budgeted Sales Tax and Measure Y Sales Tax revenues, respectively. There is typically a two-month lag in the receipt of sales tax revenues; therefore, current collections reflect approximately seven months of activity. This is consistent with the prior year’s trend and appears to be on track when accounting for the expected two-month lag (approximately 17%).
Transient Occupancy Taxes (TOT): Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) revenue increased by approximately 19% compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year. TOT revenues are typically remitted about 30 days after the end of each month and are not accrued at quarter-end (as they are at fiscal year-end). As a result, third-quarter figures reflect receipts for the period of July through February. As of March 31, 2026, 88% of the amended budget has been collected, indicating strong performance with four months remaining in the fiscal year. This is largely due to the additional collection of TOT through the VRBO voluntary agreement. This offset projected reductions from the STR portion of the TOT category.
Other Taxes: These include five categories: Franchise tax, Business License, Utility Users Tax, Vehicle License Fee, and Cannabis Operations Tax. Payments for most of these taxes are remitted 30 days after the end of the month. 60% of the amended budget has been received as of March 31, 2026.
Franchise Tax revenues reflect a decrease of approximately 18% compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year and should be monitored closely, as only 38% of the amended budget has been collected to date. While this may initially suggest potential compliance or collection concerns, it is important to note that the City’s largest franchise tax payer, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, typically remits payments in mid-April. As such, collections through the third quarter are consistent with expected timing patterns.
Business License Tax revenues are at 105% of the amended budget as of the third quarter. This is primarily due to the annual business license renewal cycle, which occurs on November 1 and is largely recognized by the second quarter. As a result, revenues have already met and slightly exceeded the amended budget. Additional revenues are expected in the coming months from new business activity and delinquent payments, though these amounts are anticipated to be minimal.
Utility Users Tax is the second largest revenue source within the Other Taxes category, with an amended budget of $3.6 million. As of March 31, 2026, 53% of the budget has been collected. Upon further analysis, UUT revenues from Pacific Gas and Electric Company are generally in line with expectations, with year-to-date
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5 collections tracking close to budget and at approximately 75% of the amended budget. Also, their year-over-year data is very comparable. However, UUT revenues from other providers are significantly below expectations. Of the $1.58 million budgeted, only $390,000 has been received to date, compared to $962,000 during the same period in the prior fiscal year. Staff is currently reviewing reporting activity to identify potential gaps, as UUT compliance relies on self-reporting by service providers.
Vehicle License Fee (VLF) in Lieu (property tax in lieu of VLF) is the largest in the other tax category. It includes revenue includes a one-time backfill payment of $1,548,290 from the state for the VLF shortfall in FY 202425 and 50% of the FY 2025-26 distribution of $1,344,691. The next remittance is likely to happen around August 2026 for the 45% of the FY 2025-26 which will be accrued back to Q4 financial. San Mateo County initiated a rally for the State VLF backfill, and Pacifica has sent representatives to speak on our behalf to advocate for a permanent fix to the backfill payment problem.
Cannabis Tax is at 75% of the amended budget as of the end of the third quarter. Revenues are consistent with the same period in the prior fiscal year. Based on current trends, collections are expected to meet budget projections by year-end.
Excess ERAF: (Excess Educational Revenue Augmentation Fund). The FY 2024–25 General Fund budget included $145,000 in Excess ERAF to support the community grant program for local nonprofit organizations, as previously directed by the City Council. This amount was recognized upon receipt of the initial ERAF payment in January. The remaining FY 2024–25 Excess ERAF allocation is shared equally between the Disaster Fund and the Housing Fund, in accordance with prior Council direction for designated uses. However, due to potential General Fund deficit considerations, it was strategically determined that all ERAF receipts from the County will initially be recorded in the General Fund in FY 2025-26, rather than being directly allocated to the Disaster and Housing Funds. Subsequent transfers will be made in accordance with Council approved allocations. This explains the increase of $2.1M in ERAF revenue in FY 2025-26 as compared to last year.
Grants: Grant revenues include Police Department grants, Fire OES reimbursements, as well as Parks, Beaches & Recreation (PB&R) childcare and senior program grants. As of the end of the third quarter, grant revenues are at 111% of the amended budget, primarily due to the timely billing and receipt of childcare and senior program reimbursements totaling approximately $2.7 million, some from prior years contracts.
Investment Earnings: Investment earnings such as interest income continue to be doing well in the current economy, with favorable interest rate returns on bank deposits strategically managed by staff. It has already reached 108% of the budget. However, Finance does a year end interest allocation to all allocable funds for earned interest through the year.
Department/Programs: These include building permits, engineering and planning fees, fees related to Parks, Beaches & Recreation programs, and rentals. As of March 31, 2026, the City has received 68% of the amended budget, or approximately $5.1 million, which is slightly below budget expectations. These revenues are generally driven by resident and private development activity, including construction and remodeling demand, and are therefore difficult to forecast with precision. Permit and planning fee revenues tend to fluctuate based on the timing and volume of development projects.
Transfers In: Transfers in represent cost recovery from three funds that are not directly charged for personnel and administrative support costs, which are borne by the General Fund. These transfers in from the Measure A Fund,
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6 NPDES Fund and Gas Tax Fund reimburse the General Fund for administrative overhead and related support services.
To facilitate cost recovery, transfers in are recorded in four quarterly installments throughout the fiscal year. These amounts are consistent with the amended budget and are tracking as expected.
SUMMARY
Overall, staff is pleased to report that the FY 2025-26 budget is on track, with revenues and expenditures performing well, and, in certain cases, a little better than expected, leading to a positive estimated net change of $1,163,844.
The City’s total General Fund Expenditures & Transfers Out are at 63% of the amended budget at the end of the third quarter, and the City’s total General Fund Revenues & Transfers In are at 67% of the amended budget at the end of the third quarter.
It is important to note that the figures presented in this report are preliminary, as additional booking entries may be recorded throughout the remainder of the fiscal year and during year-end closing. Nonetheless, it is encouraging to observe that the budget remains on track as of the end of the third quarter.
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CITY OF PACIFICA
COUNCIL AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT
5/26/2026
1 SUBJECT:
Appointments to the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission and Open Space and Parkland Advisory Committee
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Move to appoint:
A) two (2) applicants to the Open Space and Parkland Advisory Committee for full 4-year terms to expire May 2030; and
B) two (2) applicants to the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission for full 4-year terms to expire May 2030.
STAFF CONTACT:
Sarah Coffey, City Clerk
650-738-7307
[email protected]
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
The City has recruited applicants for the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission and Open Space and Parkland Advisory Committee due to terms expiring May 2030:
1) two (2) positions on the Open Space and Parkland Advisory Committee for full 4- year terms to expire May 2030; and
2) two (2) positions on the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission for full 4- year terms to expire May 2030.
Recruitment notices were posted on the City website on March 31, 2026, and published in the San Mateo Daily Journal on April 8, 2026. These recruitments were also advertised in the City's weekly Connect with Pacifica e-newsletter and the City's social media accounts.
The application deadline was April 17, 2026. Applicant interviews were conducted by the City Council at a Special City Council Meeting held on May 11, 2026.
The City received three (3) timely applications for the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission and four (4) timely applications for the Open Space and Parkland Advisory Committee. One applicant for the Open Space and Parkland Advisory Committee subsequently withdrew their application, resulting in three (3) eligible applicants for consideration for the Open Space and Parkland Advisory Committee. The lists of applicants under consideration for each committee and commission are attached. Note that some applicants have indicated interest in both bodies, thus their names are listed for each body for which they have indicated interest.
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Commissions and Committees membership eligibility as follows:
2-2.103(a) Membership on the commissions provided for in this chapter shall represent a broad cross-section of the entire community.
2-2.103(b) To be eligible for appointment to any commission or committee, a person shall be a qualified elector of the City, except for the following persons:
(1) Members who are under the age of eighteen (18) years at the time of their appointment; provided, however, they shall be residents of the City; and (2) Members of committees who are not qualified electors or residents of the City but who may be appointed by the Council where they are deemed to be able to provide expertise or where they may be representative of a section of the community (i.e., commercial).
Selection Process
Lists of all applicants under consideration for each committee / commission are attached for Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission (Attachment A) and Open Space and Parkland Advisory Committee (Attachment B).
Council should make a formal motion to appoint named applicants to each committee / commission. Each formal motion should specify which named individual(s) are nominated for appointment to full terms and which named individual(s) are nominated for appointment to a partial term of specified duration, if there are multiple positions of differing terms to be filled.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None associated with this item.
ORIGINATED BY:
City Clerk
ATTACHMENT LIST:
Attachment A: List of Applicants Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission (PDF) Attachment B: List of Applicants Open Space and Parkland Advisory Committee (PDF) 4 Packet Pg. 83
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MAY 26, 2026
APPOINTMENTS TO
PARKS, BEACHES & RECREATION COMMISSION
NEED 2:
• two full 4-year terms to expire May 2030
Applicant
Cindy Abbott
Kyle Boswell
Marisa George
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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MAY 26, 2026
APPOINTMENTS TO
OPEN SPACE AND PARKLAND ADVISORY COMMITTEE
NEED 2:
• two full 4-year terms to expire May 2030
Applicant
Kyle Boswell
Marisa George
Michael Kahn
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CITY OF PACIFICA
COUNCIL AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT
5/26/2026
1 SUBJECT:
Annual Reports to City Council from the Planning Commission; Emergency Preparedness & Safety Commission; Beautification Advisory Committee; Library Advisory Committee; and Open Space and Parkland Advisory Committee
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Receive informational annual report presentations from each commission and committee, provide feedback, and receive and file the annual report of each commission and committee.
STAFF CONTACT:
Sean Charpentier, City Manager
650-738-7409
[email protected]
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 12-2018 at their April 9, 2018 regular meeting changing the annual reporting requirements of city commissions and committees. The resolution directs commissions and committees to present their annual reports at a designated study session rather than at different times of the year. The annual reports are intended as information only, summarizing accomplishments from the past year. Council discussion or direction regarding commission/committee forthcoming work plan items or priorities is not being requested at this time.
Written reports and power point presentations are attached. In accordance with the Resolution No. 12-2018, the City Council will receive the annual reports from each of the commissions and committees in the following order:
1) Planning Commission
2) Emergency Preparedness & Safety Commission
3) Beautification Advisory Committee
4) Library Advisory Committee
5) Open Space & Parkland Advisory Committee
Not included in these presentations to City Council for the Committee / Commission Annual Reports are the Climate Action & Resilience Committee; the Economic Development Committee; the Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission; and the Measure Y Citizens' Oversight Committee.
The Climate Action & Resilience Committee (CARC) will present their proposed Work Plan as a separate Consideration agenda item at tonight’s meeting. The Economic Development Committee (EDC) and the Parks, Beaches & Recreation (PB&R) Commission presented their annual reports with their proposed Work Plans to City Council the April 27, 2026 City Council 5 Packet Pg. 86
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meeting. The Measure Y Citizens’ Oversight Committee is anticipated to present their annual report to City Council at the June 22, 2026 regular City Council meeting.
The CARC, EDC and PB&R Commission each have existing Work Plans that guide their activities for each fiscal year. The Committees and Commissions that are scheduled to present their annual reports to City Council tonight do not have existing formal Work Plans, but their meetings and activities are guided by their charters as set for in the Resolutions that established and/or amended their purpose or set forth in the Municipal Code Section relevant to the Commission.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None associated with this item.
ORIGINATED BY:
City Clerk
ATTACHMENT LIST:
A. Planning Commission Annual Report (PDF)
B. Planning Commission Annual Report Presentation (PDF) C. Emergency Preparedness & Safety Commission Annual Report(PDF) D. Beautification Advisory Committee Annual Report Presentation (PDF) E. Libary Advisory Committee Annual Report Presentation (PDF) F. Open Space & Parkland Advisory Committee Annual Report Presentation (PDF) 5 Packet Pg. 87
CITY OF PACIFICA
PLANNING COMMISSION
2025 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
The Planning Commission is submitting the following summary of work for calendar year 2025.
I. Planning Commission Membership in 2025
Commission Members Term Expires
Samantha Hauser, Chair 2028
Lauren Berman, Vice Chair 2027
Marjory Davis 2029
Daniella Devine 2027
Alex Ferguson 2026
James Godwin 2026
Chris Redfield 2028
II. Planning Commission Activity Report
In 2025, the Planning Commission held 15 regular meetings. In 2025, the Planning Commission held two special meetings, including a Joint Study Session with the City Council regarding updates to the Inclusionary Housing and Density Bonus Ordinances.
In 2025, the Planning Commission heard 9 development-related applications including:
o A Coastal Development Permit, Site Development Permit, and Use Permit for the expansion and conversion of commercial space into a 58,962 square foot personal storage facility
o General Plan Amendment, Rezoning, and development permits for construction of a 43,696 square foot mixed-use development consisting of 19 residential units (including three Below Market Rate units) and 3,165 square feet of commercial use o A Site Development Permit and Variances for an addition and modification to an existing single-family dwelling on a nonconforming lot
o A Site Development Permit and Tree Permit for construction of new 3,180 square foot single-family residence on an undeveloped lot
For comparison, the Planning Commission heard 11 development-related applications in 2022, 9 in 2023, and 15 in 2024.
The Planning Commission also considered and provided recommendations to the City Council on revisions to the Short-Term Rentals Ordinance and the 2023-2031 Housing Element Rezoning.
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Attachment: A. Planning Commission Annual Report (6203 : 2026 Annual Reports to Council from City Commissions & Committees) The Planning Division received 31 new discretionary permit applications in 2025. For comparison, the Planning Division received 24 new discretionary permit applications in 2024, 20 in 2023, 16 in 2022, and 25 in 2021. These include all types of entitlement applications including new developments, conditional uses in existing structures, and modifications to existing structures. Of note, these applications also included 11 preliminary applications submitted under Senate Bill 330 (SB 330), 7 applications submitted under SB 9, and 1 Administrative CDP for an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) in the coastal zone, which requires the Community Development Director’s report out to Planning Commission for filing.
III. Summary of Significant Items Heard by the Commission Recommended approval of text amendments to the Short-Term Rentals Ordinance Recommended approval of the 2023-2031 Housing Element Rezoning Approved the mixed-use development at 570 Crespi Drive IV. Planning Commission Five-Year Hearing Summary:
Year
New or
Continued Public
Hearings Held
Speakers on
Topics Not on
Agenda
Number of Residential
Dwelling Units Approved
by Commission
New Commercial
Floor Area Approved
(Sq. Ft.)
2021 19 32 1 0
2022 17 16 21 3,165*
2023 13 15 71 0
2024 17 11 8 0
2025 15 3 20 4,915*
*Commercial area of 3,165 sf approved in 2022 and 2025 is for the same project at 570 Crespi Drive. In 2022, the project had a Mitigated Negative Declaration and after the project was appealed to City Council, it was remanded back to the Planning Commission and required an EIR.
V. Community Development Department Building Permit Activity:
Year Permits Issued Inspections
Residential
Valuation
Commercial
Valuation
2018 1,530 4,731 $19,013,200 $3,408,096
2019 1,587 5,147 $19,793,920 $5,965,473
2020 1,416 3,419 $16,882,230 $1,308,107
2021 1,591 3,908 $40,720,764 $1,807,197
2022 1,521 4,250 $34,548,886 $11,788,746*
2023 1,609 4,022 $24,514,500 $2,101,931
2024 1,355 3,506 $15,397,313 $14,467,420
2025 1,656 3,908 $16,927,083 $1,679,527
* Includes Civic Center renovation valued at approximately $8,000,000
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Attachment: A. Planning Commission Annual Report (6203 : 2026 Annual Reports to Council from City Commissions & Committees) VI. Community Development Department Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Building Permit Activity:
Year Permits Issued
2021 40
2022 28
2023 17
2024 20
2025 42
VII. City Council Strategic Plan Strategies Involving Planning Commission Goal 1: Enhance organizational and fiscal stability.
o Strategy C: Prioritize implementation of the Economic Opportunities Study. Goal 3: Prioritize protection and development of affordable housing. o Strategy A: Complete the Housing Element Update.
Rezoning was approved on July 7, 2025
Housing Element was certified on September 19, 2025
o Strategy B: Update the Short-Term Rental Ordinance.
Text Amendments were approved on June 16, 2025
o Strategy C: Prioritize Housing Element program implementation. Goal 4: Pursue climate change adaptation and mitigation. o Strategy C: Update Pacifica’s Local Coastal Plan and improve communications and collaboration with the California Coastal Commission.
Local Coastal Land Use Plan 2025 was certified by the California Coastal Commission on May 8, 2025
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Attachment: A. Planning Commission Annual Report (6203 : 2026 Annual Reports to Council from City Commissions & Committees) Attachment 1
Planning Commission Project Approvals (2025)
Residential Project Approvals
Project Name/Address Number of New Dwelling Units
Approved by Planning
CommissionA
109 W. Avalon Drive 1 accessory dwelling unit
540 and 570 Crespi Drive (APNs 022-162-420 and 022-
162-310)
19 condominium units (including 3
Below Market Rate units)
Bay View Road (APN 022-062-550), approximately 330
feet east-northeast of the intersection of Rockaway
Beach Avenue and Bay View Road
1 single-family dwelling with
1 accessory dwelling unit
140 Gordon Way (APN 009-061-140) N/A, addition to a single-family residence
Commercial Project Approvals
Project Name/Address Commercial Floor Area Approved
by Planning Commission
(Sq. Ft.)
Personal storage facility located at 1221 Palmetto Avenue (APN 009-244-080) 1,750 sf
Ocean Shore Railcar No. 1409 located at 1910 Francisco
Boulevard (APN 016-060-100)
N/A, maintain temporary enclosed
structure previously approved by
Planning Commission
540 and 570 Crespi Drive (APNs 022-162-420 and 022-
162-310) 3,165 sf
A Accessory dwelling units requiring an Administrative CDP are approved ministerially by the Community Development Director and reported to the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission received and files the approval.
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Attachment: A. Planning Commission Annual Report (6203 : 2026 Annual Reports to Council from City Commissions & Committees) Planning
Commission
Annual Report to
the City Council
April 20, 2026
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Attachment: B. Planning Commission Annual Report Presentation (6203 : 2026 Annual TOPICS
Purpose of the Planning Commission
Commission Membership
Work Summary
Key Metrics
Major Policy Initiatives
Public Transparency & Participation Initiatives
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Attachment: B. Planning Commission Annual Report Presentation (6203 : 2026 Annual Purpose of the
Planning
Commission
Established in PMCTitle 2, Chapter 2,Article 2
To recommend and advise the Council on matters related to the General Plan, Local Coastal Program, Zoning, and other
development plans for future physical development and
conservation of the City, based upon geographic, social, economic, and environmental characteristics of the community. Also advises the Council on private development plans for the City in accordance with State Planning Law and the City’s established development review standards and processes.
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Attachment: B. Planning Commission Annual Report Presentation (6203 : 2026 Annual Commission
Membership in
2025
Commission Members Term Expires
Samantha Hauser, Chair 2028
Lauren Berman, Vice Chair 2027
Marjory Davis 2029
Daniella Devine 2027
Alex Ferguson 2026
James Godwin 2026
Chris Redfield 2028
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Attachment: B. Planning Commission Annual Report Presentation (6203 : 2026 Annual Work
Summary
15 regular meetings and 2 special meetings 9 development proposals Significant Items Heard by Commission: Expansion of personal storage facility 540 & 570 Crespi Mixed-use Development Recommended to Council: Text amendments to Short-Term Rentals Ordinance
Housing Element Rezoning
2025
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Attachment: B. Planning Commission Annual Report Presentation (6203 : 2026 Annual Key Metrics
New or
Continued
Public Hearings
Held
Speakers on
Topics Not
on Agenda
New
Residential
Dwelling
Units
Approved
New
Residential
Dwelling
Units Denied
New Commercial
Floor Area
Approved
(Sq. Ft.)
New Commercial
Floor Area
Denied
(Sq. Ft.)
153 220 4,9150
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Attachment: B. Planning Commission Annual Report Presentation (6203 : 2026 Annual Key Metrics
Year Permits
Issued
Inspections
Residential
Valuation
Commercial
Valuation
2021 1,591 3,908 $40,720,764 $1,807,197
2022 1,521 4,250 $34,548,886 $11,788,746*
2023 1,742 3,319 $39,934,869 $2,101,931
2024 1,355 3,506 $15,397,313 $14,467,420
2025 1,656 3,908 $16,927,083 $1,679,527
Community Development Department
Building Permit Activity - Overall
*Includes Civic Center renovation valued at
approximately $8,000,000
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Attachment: B. Planning Commission Annual Report Presentation (6203 : 2026 Annual Key Metrics
ADUs Permits Issued
2021 40
2022 28
2023 17
2024 20
2025 42
Community Development Department
Building Permit Activity – Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
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Attachment: B. Planning Commission Annual Report Presentation (6203 : 2026 Annual Major Policy
Initiatives
Goal 1: Enhance organizational and fiscal stability
Strategy C: Prioritize implementation of the Economic Opportunities Study
Goal 3: Prioritize protection and development of affordable housing
Strategy A: Complete the Housing Element Update
Strategy B: Update the Short-Term Rental Ordinance
Strategy C: Prioritize Housing Element program implementation Goal 4: Pursue climate change adaptation and mitigation Strategy A: Adopt and begin implementation of the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan
Strategy C: Update Pacifica’s Local Coastal Plan and improve communications and collaboration with the California Coastal Commission
2025
City Council Strategic Plan
5.b
Packet Pg. 100 Attachment: B. Planning Commission Annual Report Presentation (6203 : 2026 Annual Questions and Comments
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Packet Pg. 101 Attachment: B. Planning Commission Annual Report Presentation (6203 : 2026 Annual
CITY OF PACIFICA
ANNUALREPORT2026
EMERGENCYPREPAREDNESSANDSAFETYCOMMISSION
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Packet Pg. 102 Attachment: C. Emergency Preparedness & Safety Commission Annual Report (6203 : 2026 Annual Reports to Council from City Commissions
MEMBERS OF THE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND SAFETY COMMISSION Commissioners:
Debra Johnson, Chair
Bonnie Miller, Vice Chair
Gregor Blackburn
Evelyn Taverna
Jay Crawford
Peter Balestreri
Tony Guzzetta
Ofelia Virtucio
Michael Wahlman
City Council Liaison:
Christine Boles, Council Member
City of Pacifica Staff Representatives:
Pacifica Police Captain Bill Glasgo
Pacifica Police Sergeant Tom Cumming
Ex-Officio Members:
Betty Fleming, American Red Cross
Jorge Machado, Pacifica School District
Marcus Peppers, Jefferson Union High School District
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Packet Pg. 103 Attachment: C. Emergency Preparedness & Safety Commission Annual Report (6203 : 2026 Annual Reports to Council from City Commissions THE COMMISSION’S ROLE
To develop and distribute disaster preparedness information in the City; To assist in the coordinating of disaster preparedness with other governmental agencies
ThePacifica EmergencyPreparedness andSafetyCommission meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 6:30 pm at the Pacifica Police Department in the Emergency Operations Center (EOC).
To assist in the preparation and review and make recommendations to Council on disaster preparedness plans;
To develop, implement and promote, with Council approval, disaster preparedness programs and activities in the City;
The commission also serves as the appellate body for appeals relating to abandoned and inoperable vehicle abatement, vehicles parked 72 hours or more, specific sections of the Building Code, and appeals of staff decisions relating to traffic safety issues.
To promote and develop resources, volunteer and self-help groups to be utilized in the event of a local disaster;
This Commission advises and makes recommendations to City Council on activities and programs related to emergency preparedness. The powers and duties of the Commission are advisory only and include;
To increase community awareness of the possibility of future disasters and the need for disaster preparedness;
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Packet Pg. 104 Attachment: C. Emergency Preparedness & Safety Commission Annual Report (6203 : 2026 Annual Reports to Council from City Commissions
THE YEAR IN REVIEW
This annual report detailsCommission activities from May 2025 through May 2026. Commission meetings are held in person once a month at the City’s Emergency Operations Center, located at the Pacifica Police Department.
There is no hybrid format, or virtual option to attend these meetings.
Presentation at Commission meetings to support the Commission’s role of raising awareness about potential hazards in our community and promoting self-preparedness, the Commission heard presentations on a number of topics this past year.
At the meeting in May of 2025, Craig Witner, Fire Marshal, North County Fire Authority Spoke to the EPSC on the recently released fire hazard maps, and how to reduce the fire risks around your home.
At the October 2025 meeting, the Commission heard a presentation from the Ingrid B. Lacy 6th Grade Leadership class. The students discussed the importance of ocean safety on all beaches in Pacifica and shared visuals highlighting specific beach safety concerns on individual beach maps.
At the February 2026 meeting, the Commission heard a presentation from Joel Laucher of United Policyholders. The presentation informed the commission about steps residents can take to improve their homes’ chances of surviving a wildfire and reduce the risk of losing insurance coverage.
At the April 2026 meeting, the commission heard a presentation from Ryan Reynolds, Assistant Director of San Mateo County Emergency Management.
His presentation covered the county’s emergency management system and the process for developing the upcoming Local Hazard Mitigation Plan.
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Packet Pg. 105 Attachment: C. Emergency Preparedness & Safety Commission Annual Report (6203 : 2026 Annual Reports to Council from City Commissions Use of Social Media
One of the Commission’s primary goals is raising awareness about local hazards from natural disasters and promotion of personal preparedness educating our community about local hazards and promoting personal disaster preparedness. Commissioners worked with City staff to promote preparedness through use of social media to promote public events, classes, education and preparedness strategies this past year. The police department’s social media platforms were used to share information about extreme weather events during the winter storms in December 2025 and January 2026. Several social media posts this past year shared information about severe storms, hazardous and damaging surf conditions, severe wind events and potential for flooding. These platforms were also utilized to share information about available resources such as sandbags, or the location of community resource centers during power outages. The Commission was also active in promoting SMCAlert.
Youth Engagement
This past year, the Commission continued to prioritize youth engagement and recently made recommendations to create a youth ex-officio position on the Commission. The Commission also sought to better understand how disaster preparedness is taught to youth in local schools.
At community events throughout the year, the Commission distributed activity and workbook materials featuring topics such as wildfires, earthquakes, flooding, and disaster preparedness. During Fog Fest, youth participants were engaged with questions about local hazards, including tsunamis and earthquakes, and were provided with preparedness-themed activity books.
Several events this past year allowed Commissioners to engage with community members.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION
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Packet Pg. 106 Attachment: C. Emergency Preparedness & Safety Commission Annual Report (6203 : 2026 Annual Reports to Council from City Commissions Wildfire Preparedness Event
The Commission continued to support work by City staff which began in 2020 to increase community awareness about wildfire. On Wednesday, May 7, 2025, the North County Fire Authority (NCFA) spearheaded the Pacifica Wildfire Awareness Event. Both NCFA and the Police Department promoted this event through social media platforms Nextdoor, Facebook, and X (formerly Twitter), as well as through Connect With Pacifica. Staff from NCFA, the police department, and the San Mateo County Department of Emergency Management hosted booths at the Community Center. Materials were on hand promoting SMCAlert, Zonehaven, and the Ready, Set, Go
wildfire evacuation preparedness campaign. Staff members also answered questions from attendees and promoted the Pacifica CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) Program.
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Packet Pg. 107 Attachment: C. Emergency Preparedness & Safety Commission Annual Report (6203 : 2026 Annual Reports to Council from City Commissions San Mateo County Disaster Preparedness Day (August 2024) This annual event is coordinated by the San Mateo County Department of Emergency Management and held at the San Mateo County Fairgrounds.
Participating agencies include police and fire departments from throughout the county, several CERT programs, CalFire, and other agencies.
Participating groups showcase equipment, distribute materials, and offer classes in first aid, Stop the Bleed, and CPR. Pacifica city staff promoted this event using social media and Connect With Pacifica. Two Commissioners, one CERT member, and city staff met attendees and shared information about the Pacifica CERT Program, tsunami preparedness, SMC Alert notification system and Zonehaven. This annual event was held at the county fairgrounds on August 2, 2025.
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Packet Pg. 108 Attachment: C. Emergency Preparedness & Safety Commission Annual Report (6203 : 2026 Annual Reports to Council from City Commissions Pacific Coast Fog Fest (September 2025)
This annual street fair is one of the Commission’s most successful community engagement events. Commissioners, city staff, and CERT volunteers helped staff a tent throughout both days of Fog Fest. They shared information about local hazards and emergency preparedness, promoted the Pacifica CERT Program, and engaged local youth. Youngsters were tested with disaster preparedness questions, and provided brochures and activity books on topics including wildfires, earthquakes, floods, and disaster preparedness.
Commissioners look forward to Fog Fest in 2026, and have been planning improvements to the offerings for this coming year.
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Packet Pg. 109 Attachment: C. Emergency Preparedness & Safety Commission Annual Report (6203 : 2026 Annual Reports to Council from City Commissions Earthquake/Tsunami Preparedness Course
This 90-minute course was first presented in 2016, and was created by volunteers from our CERT Program. Attendees learn how to better prepare for an earthquake or tsunami by creating a family plan, emergency kit, and identify the supplies they should keep at their home, office, and even their vehicle in the event a disaster strikes. The class promotes personal preparedness and benefits of the CERT basic course. The course was presented several times this past year, most recently on March 31, 2026 with an emphasis on tsunami hazards as part of Tsunami Preparedness Week.
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Packet Pg. 110 Attachment: C. Emergency Preparedness & Safety Commission Annual Report (6203 : 2026 Annual Reports to Council from City Commissions The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
This program is a nationwide “FEMA” effort to educate community members about disaster preparedness, local hazards, and offers training in basic disaster response skills. Over 375 Pacifica residents are graduates of the CERT Basic Training Program. The Spring of 2024 saw the return of the CERT Basic Course which had last been offered in 2020, before the Covid-19 pandemic. Twenty community members completed this 8-week course and became graduates of CERT Class, 25-2 (October 4, 2025). On April 18, 2026, twenty-one additional community members completed CERT Class 26-
1. To learn more about the Pacifica CERT program, send an email to [email protected] or visit the dedicated webpage.
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Packet Pg. 111 Attachment: C. Emergency Preparedness & Safety Commission Annual Report (6203 : 2026 Annual Reports to Council from City Commissions
LOOKING AHEAD
Community Outreach
The Commission is always reviewing strategies to improve community engagement and promote education about local hazards and personal preparedness. They would like to see more offering of classes such as First Aid, CPR, and Stop the Bleed, and ways to engage community members.
Review of the Role of the Emergency Preparedness and Safety Commission Commissioners are looking forward to a comprehensive review of the Commission’s charter and local hazard mitigation plan.
Improve Youth Engagement
The Commission is continuing to find ways to improve youth engagement and education about disaster preparedness.
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Packet Pg. 112 Attachment: C. Emergency Preparedness & Safety Commission Annual Report (6203 : 2026 Annual Reports to Council from City Commissions Pacifica Beautification Advisory Committee
Presentation
May 2026
Dan Wells, Vice Chair
Gail Bennett, Chair
Linda Jonas
Julie Gossage Taylor Seabaugh
Deborah Soliz
Maile Velichko, Student Member
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Packet Pg. 113 Attachment: D. Beautification Advisory Committee Annual Report Presentation (6203 :
The Beautification Advisory Committee (BAC) is charged with the implementation of the Keep Pacifica Beautiful (KPB) program as part of the City of Pacifica’s Beautification Plan created by the Beautification Task Force and approved by the City Council in 2013. The goals and objectives include:
► Developing guidelines and policies for the implementation of the Keep Pacifica Beautiful program including signage, project costs, etc.
► Locating sites in need of beautification.
► Engage and educate the public in how beautification strengthens our sense of community and pride.
► Work with civic groups and government agencies in rehabilitating public areas. ► Implement policies and guidelines for art projects on property consistent with the ‘Keep Pacifica Beautiful Through Public Art Program’
Purpose and Objectives 5.d
Packet Pg. 114 Attachment: D. Beautification Advisory Committee Annual Report Presentation (6203 :
The Beautification Advisory Committee has successfully worked with the Public Works office staff to communicate via social media about workday events so that all Pacificans can join the volunteer crews. The social media connections are Connect With Pacifica, City of Pacifica’s Facebook page, Beautification Advisory Committee webpage, and NextDoor.
The Beautification Advisory Committee webpage contains information and application for Pacifica Beautification Awards for recognizing homeowners and businesses, information and application for Public Art or Mural designs, and volunteer liability forms for working on the BAC projects.
Communication for Volunteer Opportunities
with the Beautification Advisory Committee
Projects and Programs
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Packet Pg. 115 Attachment: D. Beautification Advisory Committee Annual Report Presentation (6203 :
Sponsoring businesses, community organizations, and
individuals will:
► Work with the BAC and the Public Works Department to
design, prepare, plant and install irrigation in accordance with the KPB plan
► Cover the cost of landscape and irrigation materials
► Agree to maintain the site for two years
BAC will:
► Assist with design of the site and site development
► Assist with training of volunteers
► Assist in purchasing materials
► Install sponsorship signage
Sponsorship Program:
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Packet Pg. 116 Attachment: D. Beautification Advisory Committee Annual Report Presentation (6203 :
Grace McCarthy Vista
Point/Outlook
Sponsor: Rotary Club of Pacifica
Community Center Planter Boxes
Sponsors: Pacifica Garden Club &
Pacifica Resource Center
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Packet Pg. 117 Attachment: D. Beautification Advisory Committee Annual Report Presentation (6203 :
Crespi Bioswales – North and South Sides
Sponsors: Cabrillo Elementary School & BAC
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Packet Pg. 118 Attachment: D. Beautification Advisory Committee Annual Report Presentation (6203 :
Linda Mar Boulevard Median at Hwy 1
Sponsor: North Coast County Water District
Palmetto Streetscape Project
Sponsors: Local businesses, community organizations,
and individuals
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Packet Pg. 119 Attachment: D. Beautification Advisory Committee Annual Report Presentation (6203 :
Beautification Advisory Committee Event
with Sanchez Art Center @ FogFest 2025
5.d
Packet Pg. 120 Attachment: D. Beautification Advisory Committee Annual Report Presentation (6203 :
Public Art /Mural Sub Committee
Cindy Abbott, Linda Jonas,
and Teresa Sulcer
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Packet Pg. 121 Attachment: D. Beautification Advisory Committee Annual Report Presentation (6203 :
Projects Happening Now…
Working on a resolution draft for review and
approval for the Adopt-A-Tree Subcommittee
Collaborating with a sponsor for
Community Center Planter
BAC Workdays – Spring/Summer 2026
Date Time Location
Sunday, May 31 • 9:00 am -
12:00 noon
Crespi Bioswales
Meet & park in front of
Cabrillo Elementary
School
We will join the Cabrillo
PTO volunteers to weed,
prune, and spread
poppy seeds.
June and July –
Dates to be
Announced
Time to be
Announced
Location to be
Announced
Saturday, August 8 9:00 am – 11:00
am
Crespi Bioswales
Meet & park in front of
Cabrillo Elementary
School
We will join the Cabrillo
PTO volunteers to
cleanup the bioswales
as part of getting their
school ready for the
new school year!
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Packet Pg. 122 Attachment: D. Beautification Advisory Committee Annual Report Presentation (6203 :
Mural Proposal for the Sharp Park Pump Station located
on Montecito Avenue, between Beach Boulevard and
Palmetto Avenue
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Packet Pg. 123 Attachment: D. Beautification Advisory Committee Annual Report Presentation (6203 :
Questions about any BAC projects,
please contact: Gail Bennett, Chair
[email protected]
Special Thanks to:
►BAC members, sponsors, Rotary Club of Pacifica members, and public volunteers PW: Director Melissa Tigbao, Gino Assereto, Michael Pham, Michelle Trayer, and Public Works Staff City Council Members: Sue Beckmeyer, Mayra Espinosa, and Greg Wright
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Packet Pg. 124 Attachment: D. Beautification Advisory Committee Annual Report Presentation (6203 :
Library Advisory Committee
City of Pacifica 1
Annual Report to
City Council
May 26, 2026
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Packet Pg. 125 Attachment: E. Libary Advisory Committee Annual Report Presentation (6203 : 2026 Committee Membership
Voting Members
City of Pacifica 2
Voting Members Term Expires
Jennifer Hlavin, Chair October 2029
Erin Deis, Vice Chair October 2027
Cindy Abbott October 2027
Kathy Long October 2029
Stephanie Hartwell-Mandella October 2029
Tina Tracy October 2027
Brianne Murphy Miller October 2027
Parker Witte (Youth Member) October 2026
Grace Zaheed (Youth Member) October 2026
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Packet Pg. 126 Attachment: E. Libary Advisory Committee Annual Report Presentation (6203 : 2026 Committee Membership
City of Pacifica 3
Ex-Officio Members
Melissa Ng, Pacifica Families Club
Bridget Hardt, Pacifica School District
On Rotation, Pacifica Friends of the Library
Vacant, Jefferson Union High School District
Vacant, Seniors In Action
Pacifica Libraries Manager
Hillary Ake
Council Liaison
Councilmember Sue Beckmeyer
Staff Liaison
Sarah Coffey, City Clerk
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Packet Pg. 127 Attachment: E. Libary Advisory Committee Annual Report Presentation (6203 : 2026 Year in Review FY25-26
Community Outreach Events
June 7, 2025 – Coast Pride
June 21, 2025 – Blues & Brews Festival
July 4, 2025 –Frontierland Park
September 27–28, 2025 – Fog Fest
December 20, 2025 – Merry Manor Art Walk
City of Pacifica 4
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Packet Pg. 128 Attachment: E. Libary Advisory Committee Annual Report Presentation (6203 : 2026 Year in Review FY25-26
Community Engagement
Other Community Engagement
July 8, 2025 – Presentation to Pacifica Economic
Development Committee
September 7, 2025 – Youth LAC recruitment at Terra
Nova High School
October 6, 2025 – Article on Library Project in “Business Matters” e-newsletter
City of Pacifica 5
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Packet Pg. 129 Attachment: E. Libary Advisory Committee Annual Report Presentation (6203 : 2026 Year in Review FY25-26
Ongoing Activities
Promotional Materials
Info boards for Sharp Park library tours
showing modern library inspiration
Distributed stickers & bookmarks from last
year’s design contest
Ongoing Activities
Social media posts (Bodewell Group,
2x/week on Friends of the Library accounts)
Collecting names and email addresses
from Pacifica residents interested in the
Libraries Project
City of Pacifica 6
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Packet Pg. 130 Attachment: E. Libary Advisory Committee Annual Report Presentation (6203 : 2026 Year in Review FY25-26
Key Decisions & Timeline
City of Pacifica 7
Bond Measure Timeline Update
December 10, 2025 meeting: City Council will not consider a bond measure for library construction funding for November 2026 ballot Next opportunity for a library bond measure: November 2028 Refocusing Goals
January 14, 2026: Committee discussed how to refocus given new timeline – read & discuss “Before the Ballot: Building Political Support for Library Funding” by John Chrastka & Patrick Sweeney February 11, 2026: Book distributed; first reading assignment given March - May 2026: Reading assignments & discussion
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Packet Pg. 131 Attachment: E. Libary Advisory Committee Annual Report Presentation (6203 : 2026 Current Status &
Looking Forward FY 26-27
City of Pacifica 8
Committee is currently unclear on how to move forward when funding / timing for the library project is uncertain
The City Council strategy document moved “Broaden community awareness of Library projects” from Goal 2 (Improve
infrastructure / streets / facilities) to Goal 5 (Broaden public communications & collaboration)
We’d like to better understand the implications for our committee and the library project more broadly
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Packet Pg. 132 Attachment: E. Libary Advisory Committee Annual Report Presentation (6203 : 2026 Current Status &
Looking Forward FY 26-27
City of Pacifica 9
We are using the guide from “Before the Ballot” to create a strategic messaging framework
Need expert input – e.g. EveryLibrary as Outreach Strategy Resource to advise on a plan. Nationwide 57% success rate for new library construction via ballot measure.
Request Council Joint Study Session in FY26-27
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Packet Pg. 133 Attachment: E. Libary Advisory Committee Annual Report Presentation (6203 : 2026 Potential Resource Needs
City of Pacifica 10
EveryLibrary consulting funds / Author visit
Input from City staff to determine LAC role
leading up to a ballot campaign
Community Survey tools, design, engagement
Promotional materials, printing costs, etc.
Special event funds to meet with key
stakeholders (coffee meet-ups, lunchtime
learnings, etc.)
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Packet Pg. 134 Attachment: E. Libary Advisory Committee Annual Report Presentation (6203 : 2026 Library Advisory Committee
City of Pacifica 11
Questions?
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Packet Pg. 135 Attachment: E. Libary Advisory Committee Annual Report Presentation (6203 : 2026 Open Space and
Parkland Advisory
Committee
2025/26 Annual Report to the Pacifica City Council
May 26, 2026
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Packet Pg. 136 Attachment: F. Open Space & Parkland Advisory Committee Annual Report Presentation Open Space and Parkland Advisory
Committee 2025
Name Role Term Expires
Arlene Patton Chair 05/31/2026
Aaron Reif Vice Chair 05/31/2029
Arielle Crews Committee Member 05/31/2028
Mark Hubbell Committee Member 05/31/2029
Michael Kahn Committee Member 05/31/2026
Remi Tan Committee Member 05/31/2027
Erica Woll Committee Member 05/31/2029
Jaime Wong Committee Member 05/31/2026
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Packet Pg. 137 Attachment: F. Open Space & Parkland Advisory Committee Annual Report Presentation Pacifica
currently has 6.5 acres of
city parks
and play
fields, and
2,927 acres
of regional
parks and
beaches
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Packet Pg. 138 Attachment: F. Open Space & Parkland Advisory Committee Annual Report Presentation Open Space Provides…
Natural beauty
Recreation and exercise
Community gathering and social activities
Stress reduction and mental health benefits
Opportunities for scientific exploration
Connection to the land
A sense of place
Clean air and water
Tourism and economic growth
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Packet Pg. 139 Attachment: F. Open Space & Parkland Advisory Committee Annual Report Presentation Open Space Task Force Report (OSTF)
(Second Edition, 2000)
Original 1988 Edition Analyzed 51 properties
within Pacifica and its Sphere of Influence
Led to preservation of open spaces such as
Mori Point, Pedro Point Headlands, Milagra
Ridge and others
Led to new trail developments
Led to establishment of Pacifica Land Trust
Remains the basic reference for the committee
Finds that the City should investigate methods
of funding open space acquisition, including
bonds
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Packet Pg. 140 Attachment: F. Open Space & Parkland Advisory Committee Annual Report Presentation OSPAC Purpose
(Resolution 21-2024)
The Open Space and Parkland Advisory Committee
(OSPAC) may (among other things):
Advise City Council on issues related to open space and parklands owned by Pacifica and lands managed by
GGNRA or San Mateo County Parks within Pacifica
Advise applicants on properties listed in the Open
Space Task Force Report if applicants voluntarily agree Assist with securing funding for open space protection Organize and perform trail improvement and
maintenance on Pacifica owned open space
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Packet Pg. 141 Attachment: F. Open Space & Parkland Advisory Committee Annual Report Presentation Ahni Trail Workdays
Educational presentations such as San Mateo County Vector Tick Talk, wildflower and native species identification
Invasive species identification and removal such as pampas grass, broom, fennel and thistle
Ongoing trail maintenance
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Packet Pg. 142 Attachment: F. Open Space & Parkland Advisory Committee Annual Report Presentation Ahni Trail Workdays
5.f
Packet Pg. 143 Attachment: F. Open Space & Parkland Advisory Committee Annual Report Presentation Partnered with Planning to Create
Monthly Status Report for OSTF Parcels
5.f
Packet Pg. 144 Attachment: F. Open Space & Parkland Advisory Committee Annual Report Presentation Applicant Presentation for
One Picardo Ranch Rd.
5.f
Packet Pg. 145 Attachment: F. Open Space & Parkland Advisory Committee Annual Report Presentation Committee Comments to the
Applicant Included the Following;
Maintenance of the Existing PG&E Access Roads
Management of Livestock Waste
Bird Strike Protection for Large Glass Windows
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Packet Pg. 146 Attachment: F. Open Space & Parkland Advisory Committee Annual Report Presentation Installation of Over 60 Wayfinding Signs
for the Ohlone Portola Heritage Trail
5.f
Packet Pg. 147 Attachment: F. Open Space & Parkland Advisory Committee Annual Report Presentation New Trailhead Kiosk Sign
for the Ahni Trail
5.f
Packet Pg. 148 Attachment: F. Open Space & Parkland Advisory Committee Annual Report Presentation Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
for OPHT and Kiosk Sign
5.f
Packet Pg. 149 Attachment: F. Open Space & Parkland Advisory Committee Annual Report Presentation Partnered with DPW for On-going Weed
Whacking, New Trash/Recycling Bin, &
Relocated Dog Waste Station at Fassler
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Packet Pg. 150 Attachment: F. Open Space & Parkland Advisory Committee Annual Report Presentation Attendance at Pacific Beach
Coalition’s 2026 Eco Fest
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Packet Pg. 151 Attachment: F. Open Space & Parkland Advisory Committee Annual Report Presentation Preservation Award
Winner 2026
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CITY OF PACIFICA
COUNCIL AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT
5/26/2026
1 SUBJECT:
Climate Action and Resiliency Committee FY 2026–2027 Work Plan RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Receive a presentation and provide feedback on the Climate Action and Resilience Committee FY 2026–2027 Workplan.
STAFF CONTACT:
Samantha Updegrave, Community Development Director
[email protected]
Brittany Hernandez, Program Manager
[email protected]
Bella Carreon, CivicSpark Fellow
[email protected]
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
This report provides background on the Climate Action and Resilience Committee (CARC) and presents CARC’s FY 2026–2027 Workplan for Council feedback.
CARC was formed in 2025 based on a recommendation in the adopted Climate Action and Resilience Plan (CARP), and plays an important role in supporting City Council priorities related to climate change adaptation and mitigation.
Climate Action and Resilience Committee (CARC):
Following the adoption of the Climate Action and Resilience Plan (CARP) on July 14, 2025, the City Council established CARC through Resolution No. 85-2025 on September 8, 2025. As stated in the Resolution, “CARC shall serve as an advisory body to the City Council. Its purpose is to provide guidance and recommendations on the implementation of the CARP for consideration in the City Council’s annual Strategic Goal Setting process”.
The Resolution further defines the Committee’s duties, which include:
1. Advise the City Council on issues pertaining to Green House Gas emissions reduction, environmental sustainability and resilience, and related areas identified in the CARP.
2. Provide recommendations to support City efforts to implement the goals and actions of the CARP, including identifying potential funding sources.
3. Prepare and present to the City Council each May, an annual workplan for the CARC for Council consideration, aligning priorities with the General Plan, Local Coastal Land Use Plan, and other guiding policy documents, along with a report on workplan progress, including greenhouse gas emissions reduction data, if available.
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5. Prepare a full update of the CARP beginning in year four of the five-year plan, ensuring continuity of climate action in Pacifica.
CARC is a volunteer, nine-member advisory committee that advises and provides recommendations on implementing the CARP under the direction of City Council. The Committee is composed of community members who are passionate about sustainability and climate action in Pacifica, including two youth members who attend Pacifica high schools, and reflects the community’s diverse perspectives and commitment to advancing local climate initiatives.
The committee is supported by a management analyst, a position shared between the City Manager’s Office and Community Development Department (CDD), who serves as the staff liaison, a part-time unbenefited program manager position, and a CivicSpark fellow. These staff also support CARP coordination efforts such as meetings with department heads, a monthly newsletter, website updates, and community events. With the resignation of the management analyst, the CDD Director is serving as the staff liaison.
Within one year of the adoption of the CARP, the City of Pacifica created a Climate Action and Resilience Committee (CARC), appointed members, and held 5 CARC meetings. In addition, the City Council incorporated the 25% tree canopy goal, which was based on the CARP, to the City Council’s strategic priorities.
Since, January 2026, CARC has held five Committee meetings and prepared the Workplan.
This Workplan is the first workplan for the CARC and represents many of the actions necessary to implement the CARP, which is a multi-year vision.
Each Workplan item is accompanied by a section titled “City Staff Resources” that provides a preliminary estimate of whether the tasks can be accommodated given current City staffing levels (as of May 2026) and current core services, workload, and legally mandated work. As it relates to staffing resources, there are three other major considerations that might change staffing resources in the next few months. .
First, CDD is currently undergoing an organizational assessment that includes holistic identification of opportunities for improving building and planning permit processes in preparation for permit tracking software.
Second, at the May 11, 2026 City Council meeting, staff presented a baseline FY 2026-27 budget with an estimated $2.3 million structural deficit. All City Departments, including CDD, are tasked with identifying a target of 5% budget reductions. The table with the target reductions from May 11, 2026 is below.
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importance of the June 8th Council meeting to the City of Pacifica Committees. At this meeting the Staff Workplan will also be presented in alignment with the potential reductions.
Climate Action and Resilience Plan (CARP) Alignment
The CARP1 was developed by the Climate Action and Adaptation (CAAP)Task Force and provides a list of recommended actions aimed at reducing emissions, increasing resilience, conserving energy, and positioning the city to pursue climate-related funding opportunities. It will guide the committee’s efforts in advancing sustainability and climate action goals in the next five years, before it is updated again, as noted in the committee’s Resolution. CARP’s goals and actions are organized in five sectors: (1) Buildings and Energy, (2) Transportation and Land Use, (3) Food, Consumption, and Waste, (4) Resilience and Adaptation, and (5) Community Engagement. Collectively, these efforts demonstrate the City’s desire to reduce GHG emissions, build resilience, and educate community members to help ensure Pacifica remains a beautiful and healthy place to live, work, and play.
The CAAP Task Force developed a list of “Priority Actions” for the incoming committee for their first six months of service, aimed to accelerate and guide the committee’s implementation process. These “Priority Actions” are items in the Workplan that are currently ongoing or in progress. CARC also developed a list of additional Workplan items based on CARP goals and actions that they plan to work on in the upcoming fiscal year.
CARC WORKPLAN FY26-27
I. Workplan Items that are Ongoing or In Progress (Developed by CARP Task Force) Item I-A: Set up tools for tracking progress
Description: To support annual reporting to City Council and ensure continuity in CARP implementation, the Committee will create a structure to track completed actions and monitor ongoing initiatives.
Status: In progress
City Staff Resources: Under current staffing levels, staff have sufficient capacity to support this workplan item; however, funding may be necessary for tracking tools.
Item I-B: Liaisons to city committees/commissions
Description: Continue sharing climate action information and resources gathered through regional networks (e.g., RICAPS, LERN) with other city committees/ commissions as appropriate and contributing relevant information to the City’s regular CARP-related newsletter (prepared by staff) to facilitate idea and resource sharing with the public, foster connection, and support alignment with Council goals.
Status: Ongoing
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City Staff Resources: City staff resources are not required for the majority of this item.
Under current staffing levels, staff have sufficient capacity to publish a monthly newsletter.
Item I-C: Attend monthly RICAPS and LERN meetings as feasible Description: The Committee will elect members to serve as its liaisons to RICAPS and LERN. The liaisons will be responsible for attending that group’s virtual or local meetings and reporting back to the Committee.
Subtasks:
• Elect a committee liaison for each group, responsible for sharing updates with the Committee and staff.
• The assigned liaisons will attend RICAPS and LERN meetings and keep track of resources and funding opportunities.
Status: Ongoing
City Staff Resources: City staff resources are not required.
Item I-D: CARP-related webpage content
Description: Provide content and resources about home energy efficiency and electrification, especially programs offered by Peninsula Clean Energy (PCE) (CARP Action C3.1) for a city-maintained website. With the input of Committee members, City staff will maintain a webpage of resources for residents, following the best regional practices. All content is subject to City approval.
Subtasks:
• Committee members will research regional resource webpages • Committee members will work with Staff to design and populate a dedicated webpage for Pacifica residents
• Staff will maintain webpage and update as needed
Status: Ongoing
City Staff Resources: Under current staffing levels, staff has sufficient capacity to support this workplan; No additional City staff resources required.
II. FY26–27 CARC Workplan Priorities and Recommendations (Developed by CARC) Item II-A: Prepare and present recommendations to the City Council in February of each calendar year, in advance of Strategic Goal Setting
Description: The Committee will gather information, insights, and input from staff, stakeholders, and relevant CARP resources to develop recommendations for CARP implementation priorities to be considered by the City Council during its annual Strategic Goal Setting process.
Timeframe: FY26–27
City Staff Resources: Under current staffing levels, staff have sufficient capacity to support this workplan item.
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Description: Review and improve permitting and zoning processes that support residential electrification and decarbonization efforts.
Subtasks:
• Review current permitting requirements for heat pump water heaters. • Review current permitting and zoning requirements for heat pump HVAC systems, appliance electrification, panel upgrades, and when appropriate, solar and battery systems.
• Conduct countywide best-practice comparisons related to electrification permitting and streamlining. Research opportunities to reduce permitting burdens associated with climate resilience and home hardening improvements. • Support recommendations to streamline permitting processes and ease zoning restrictions related to heat pump placement.
• Conduct outreach and education for residents and contractors regarding home electrification opportunities and permitting processes
Timeframe: FY26–27
City Staff Resources: Some of these efforts are expected to require a significant level of Building and Planning staff involvement and resources, and under current staffing levels, there is insufficient capacity to support this work plan item. The Building Division is comprised of a half-time consultant Building Official, as well as two full-time permit technicians whose primary responsibilities include processing all building permits, inperson and written customer service, departmental accounting, and Planning Commission administrative support. Recommendations for changes to permit processing and zoning ordinances would require the subject matter expertise of Planning and Building staff to conduct additional research and verification, develop new processes and/or text amendments, and resources to implement.
Item II-C: Electric Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure (CARP Actions T3.1 and T4.3) Description: Support community adoption of EV infrastructure and zero-emission transportation through planning, outreach, and regional collaboration.
Subtasks2:
• Determine the status of City EV readiness planning and identify whether updates to Pacifica building code are needed.
• Research EV readiness plan templates and regional best practices appropriate for Pacifica.
• Support community EV events, including the Pacifica Environmental Family EV Expo.
• Partner with Peninsula Clean Energy, San Mateo County, and regional organizations to develop an EV Readiness Plan and identify grant opportunities. • Conduct ongoing EV education and outreach related to incentives, charging infrastructure, and adoption goals.
• Support implementation of CalGreen Tier 2 EV charging requirements and cost planning for EV infrastructure expansion.
Timeframe: FY26–27
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City Staff Resources: Some of these efforts are expected to require a significant level of staff involvement and resources, and under current staffing levels, there is insufficient capacity to support this work plan item. Pursuant to recent state law that limit changes to building codes affecting residential structures, staff and the City Attorney would need to research the legality of revisions. Further, changes to the Building Codes would require a consultant to develop, staff time, and additional city attorney review. Applying for and managing a grant would also require additional staff time and resources.
Item II-D: Resilience (CARP Actions R2.14 and R2.16)
Description: Advance community resilience through nature-based solutions, climate adaptation planning, wildfire resilience, and grant support.
Subtasks:
• Track and support Pacifica Coastal Resilience Opportunity Study efforts and review draft and final study materials.
• Identify and collaborate with stakeholders related to shoreline resilience and nature-based solutions.
• Review Local Coastal Land Use Plan (LCLUP) and other resilience-related planning documents.
• Support grant-writing efforts related to climate resilience, defensible space, home hardening, and adaptation funding.
• Research incentives and funding opportunities for residential retrofits, fireresistant roofing, attic vents, deck materials, and defensible space improvements.
• Conduct outreach regarding wildfire risk reduction, insurance impacts, and community resilience priorities.
• Assist vulnerable neighborhoods in accessing resilience and home hardening programs.
• Citywide collaboration with stakeholders to identify and consider nature-based solutions throughout adaptation and shoreline planning processes.
Timeframe: FY26–27
City Staff Resources: Some of these efforts are expected to require a significant level of staff involvement and resources, and under current staffing levels, there is insufficient capacity to support all of the subtasks in this work plan item. Shoreline adaptation planning goals, policies, and actions are established under the LCLUP, a mandatory planning document. Planning work related to LCLUP implementation is a separate project outside of CARC’s purview. However, there may be future opportunities for CARC to engage in various elements of the Sea Level Rise Shoreline Adaptation and Coastal Resiliency Planning Project.
Item II-E: Food Recovery (CARP Action F3.1)
Description: Support the development of local food recovery and waste diversion partnerships consistent with State law.
Subtasks:
• Coordinate with the Economic Development Department, Recology, local restaurants, and businesses to support food recovery efforts. • Develop a food ecosystem map identifying food donors and recipient organizations.
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• Draft a pilot food recovery program outline and identify participating businesses and organizations.
• Distribute educational materials related to the Good Samaritan Food Donation Act.
• Track pilot program metrics including pounds of food recovered. • Support City consideration of long-term restaurant food recovery programming.
Timeframe: FY26–27
City Staff Resources: Some of these efforts are expected to require a significant level of staff involvement and resources, such as developing a long-term food recovery program. Local food recovery and waste diversion is not a part of Economic Development and Housing’s (EDH) 2026/2027 Workplan and EDH does not have staff capacity to aid in the development of a food ecosystem map, pilot food recovery system or legislation development; however, EDH can assist CARC in these efforts by making introductions to food service businesses in Pacifica and sharing contact information.
Item II-F: Transportation & Mobility (CARP Transportation and Land Use Actions) Description: Support and collaborate with Parks Beaches & Recreation (PB&R) Commission and staff on transportation demand reduction, transit access, and mobility improvements that reduce vehicle miles traveled (VMT).
Subtasks:
• Appoint a CARC liaison to attend PB&R Commission meetings to ensure coordination and information sharing.
• Support researching grants related to transportation planning, Transportation Demand Management (TDM), and mobility infrastructure.
• Monitor Measure W and Measure A funding opportunities and advocate for Pacifica applications.
• Develop communication strategies to promote transit options and transportation incentive programs such as Clipper Start.
• Coordinate with the Pacifica Police Department and regional agencies regarding e-bike safety and regulations.
• Advocate for light-lift mobility infrastructure projects including bike-locking stations and related amenities.
Timeframe: FY26–27
City Staff Resources: Some of these efforts are expected to require a significant level of staff involvement and resources. Currently, Planning staff do not have capacity to pursue a TDM ordinance or programs and will continue to require that development projects comply with the applicable TDM measures in the San Mateo County program.
The PB&R Commission was directed by Council to research E-Bikes. Expanding it further would likely require additional staff support. However, a liaison between CARC and the PB&R Commission would allow for coordination and alignment without creating overlapping responsibilities or duplicating work across two committees.
Item II-G: Bike & Pedestrian (CARP Action T1.2)
Description: Support and collaborate with PB&R Commission and staff for implementation and future updates to Pacifica’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. 6 Packet Pg. 160
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Subtasks:
• Support implementation of the 2020 Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. • Establish recurring coordination meetings between CARC Transportation & Mobility Subcommittee, Parks Beaches & Recreation Commission, and Public Works.
• Support future updates to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan before 2030. • Explore feasibility of a community-wide bike-share program.
Timeframe: FY26–27
City Staff Resources: Some of these efforts are expected to require a significant level of staff involvement and resources and there is insufficient capacity at this time. There could also be duplicative efforts with PB&R Commission. A more effective approach may be to establish a liaison between the two groups to ensure coordination and information sharing. Having two bodies working on the same issues, using similar language and pursuing the same outcomes, can lead to unnecessary overlap and additional strain on limited City resources needed to support both efforts.
Item II-H: Urban Forestry (CARP Action R1.3)
Description: Support advancing urban forestry, tree protection, and canopy expansion goals throughout Pacifica in collaboration with PB&R commission and staff Subtasks:
• Support adoption of a goal to increase Pacifica’s urban tree canopy from 19% to 25%.
• Support development of an Adopt-a-Tree program.
• Recommend removal of loophole language from the Tree Ordinance by removing the phrase 'otherwise healthy.'
• Support hiring of an ISA Certified Arborist for Public Works to oversee tree maintenance and care.
• Support preservation and enhancement of Pacifica’s urban forest through policy, outreach, and maintenance planning.
Timeline: FY26–27
City Staff Resources: Some of these efforts are expected to require a significant level of staff involvement and resources. Topics such as tree canopy, removal of loophole language, and support for ISA-certified arborists are either currently under discussion or already moving forward or being addressed by the PB&R Commission. A more effective approach may be to establish a liaison between the two groups to ensure coordination and information sharing. Having two bodies working on the same issues, using similar language and pursuing the same outcomes, can lead to unnecessary overlap and additional strain on limited City resources needed to support both efforts.
CONCLUSION:
Given the various collaborators and stakeholders involved, along with existing resource constraints, any implementation actions would need to be thoughtfully timed and prioritized through the City Council’s broader strategic planning and goal-setting process and future budget development. As the Workplan continues to evolve, staff will maintain regular communication with CARC to share updates, gather input, and identify opportunities where the Committee can provide meaningful support. This collaborative but distinct relationship helps ensure that the 6 Packet Pg. 161
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City’s climate action and sustainability initiatives are well-informed, responsive to local needs, and effectively implemented.
CARC plays a crucial role in advancing the City’s climate action and resilience goals and ensuring Pacifica’s long-term sustainability. Each committee member brings the diverse perspectives, extensive local knowledge, and experience that the City needs to put CARP into action in a way that supports community well-being and strengthens collaboration between all stakeholders and community members.
Ongoing coordination between City staff, the committee, and City Council remains important for effective implementation. Through continued collaboration, shared dialogue, and alignment with adopted workplans, the City is better positioned to respond to evolving environmental challenges and prepare for the impacts of climate change.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There are no fiscal impacts associated with this report. Following the Council’s direction, there might be an additional impact that will be presented during upcoming budget discussions, including the June 8 City Council meeting.
ORIGINATED BY:
Community Development Department
ATTACHMENT LIST:
Attachment A: Climate Action and Resilience Committee Workplan FY 2026-2027 (PDF) Attachment B: Climate Action and Resilience Committee Annual Report 2025 (PDF) 6 Packet Pg. 162
1 CITY OF PACIFICA
CLIMATE ACTION AND RESILIENCE COMMITTEE
FY 2026-2027 COMMITTEE WORK PLAN TO THE CITY COUNCIL
I. Work Plan Items that are Ongoing or In Progress (Developed by Climate Action and Adaptation Task Force)
Item I-A: Set up tools for tracking progress.
Description: To support annual reporting to City Council and ensure continuity in CARP implementation, the Committee will create a structure to track completed actions and monitor ongoing initiatives.
Status/Timeline: In progress
Item I-B: Liaisons to city committees/commissions.
Description: Continue sharing climate action information and resources gathered through regional networks (e.g., RICAPS, LERN) with other city committees/ commissions as appropriate, and contributing relevant information to the City’s regular CARP-related newsletter (prepared by staff) to facilitate idea and resource sharing with the public, foster connection, and support alignment with Council goals.
Status/Timeline: Ongoing
Item I-C: Attend monthly RICAPS and LERN meetings as feasible.
Description: The Committee will elect members to serve as its liaisons to RICAPS and LERN. The liaisons will be responsible for attending that group’s virtual or local meetings and reporting back to the Committee.
Subtasks:
• The assigned liaisons will attend RICAPS and LERN meetings and keep track of resources and funding opportunities.
Status/Timeline: Ongoing
Item I-D: CARP-related webpage content.
Description: Provide content and resources about home energy efficiency and electrification, especially programs offered by Peninsula Clean Energy (PCE). (CARP Action C3.1) for a City-maintained website. With the input of Committee members, City staff will maintain a webpage of resources for residents, following regional best practices. All content is subject to City approval.
Subtasks:
• Committee members will research regional resource webpages • Committee members will work with Staff to design and populate a dedicated webpage for Pacifica residents
• Staff will maintain webpage and update as needed
Status/Timeline: Ongoing
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Item II-A: Prepare and present recommendations to the City Council in February of each calendar year, in advance of Strategic Goal Setting.
Description: The Committee will gather information, insights, and input from staff, stakeholders, and relevant CARP resources to develop recommendations for CARP implementation priorities to be considered by the City Council during its annual Strategic Goal Setting process.
Timeline: FY26–27
Item II-B: Home Electrification Permitting Processes.
CARP Reference: CARP Action E1.2
Description: Review and improve permitting and zoning processes that support residential electrification and decarbonization efforts.
Subtasks:
• Review current permitting requirements for heat pump water heaters. • Review current permitting and zoning requirements for heat pump HVAC systems, appliance electrification, panel upgrades, and when appropriate, solar and battery systems.
• Conduct countywide best-practice comparisons related to electrification permitting and streamlining. Research opportunities to reduce permitting burdens.
• Support recommendations to streamline permitting processes and ease zoning restrictions related to heat pump placement.
• Conduct outreach and education for residents and contractors regarding home electrification opportunities and permitting processes.
Timeline: FY26–27
Item II-C: Electric Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure.
CARP Reference: CARP Actions T3.1 and T4.3
Description: Support community adoption of EV infrastructure and zero-emission transportation through planning, outreach, and regional collaboration.
Subtasks:
• Determine the status of City EV readiness planning and identify whether updates to Pacifica building code are needed.
• Research EV readiness plan templates and regional best practices appropriate for Pacifica.
• Support community EV events, including the Pacifica Environmental Family EV Expo.
• Partner with Peninsula Clean Energy, San Mateo County, and regional organizations to develop an EV Readiness Plan and identify grant opportunities.
• Conduct ongoing EV education and outreach related to incentives, charging infrastructure, and adoption goals.
• Support implementation of CalGreen Tier 2 EV charging requirements and cost planning for EV infrastructure expansion.
Timeline: FY26–27
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CARP Reference: CARP Actions R2.14 and R2.16
Description: Advance community resilience through nature-based solutions, climate adaptation planning, wildfire resilience, and grant support.
Subtasks:
• Track and support Pacifica Land Trust Coastal Resilience Opportunity Study efforts and review draft and final study materials.
• Collaborate with stakeholders related to shoreline resilience and naturebased solutions, consistent with the policies of the Local Coastal Land Use Plan (LCLUP).
• Support grant-writing efforts related to climate resilience, defensible space, home hardening, and adaptation funding.
• Research incentives and funding opportunities for residential retrofits and defensible space improvements.
• Conduct outreach regarding wildfire risk reduction, insurance impacts, and community resilience priorities, including vulnerable neighborhoods. • Collaborate with stakeholders citywide to identify and consider nature-based solutions throughout adaptation and shoreline planning processes. • Research City permitting process for opportunities to reduce cost and time related to home hardening and defensible spaces.
Timeline: FY26–27
Item II-E: Food Recovery.
CARP Reference: CARP Action F3.1
Description: Support the development of local food recovery and waste diversion partnerships consistent with State law.
Subtasks:
• Coordinate with the Economic Development Department, Recology, local restaurants, and businesses to support food recovery efforts. • Develop a food ecosystem map identifying food donors and recipient organizations.
• Draft a pilot food recovery program outline and identify participating businesses and organizations.
• Distribute educational materials related to the Good Samaritan Food Donation Act.
• Track pilot program metrics including pounds of food recovered. • Support City consideration of long-term restaurant food recovery programming.
Timeline: FY26–27
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CARP Reference: CARP Transportation and Land Use Actions Description: Support and collaborate with PB&R commission and staff on transportation demand reduction, transit access, and mobility improvements that reduce vehicle miles traveled (VMT).
Subtasks:
• Appoint a CARC liasion to attend PB&R commission meetings to ensure coordination and information sharing.
• Support researching grants related to transportation planning, Transportation Demand Management, and mobility infrastructure.
• Monitor Measure W and Measure A funding opportunities and advocate for Pacifica applications.
• Develop communication strategies to promote transit options and transportation incentive programs such as Clipper Start and the San Mateo County Express Lane Go Card program.
• Coordinate with the Pacifica Police Department and regional agencies regarding e-bike safety and regulations.
• Advocate for light-lift mobility infrastructure projects including bike-locking stations and related amenities.
Timeline: FY26–27
Item II-G: Bike & Pedestrian.
CARP Reference: CARP Action T1.2
Description: Support and collaborate with PB&R commission and staff for implementation and future updates to Pacifica’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan.
Subtasks:
• Support implementation of the 2020 Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. • Establish recurring coordination meetings between CARC Transportation & Mobility Subcommittee, Parks Beaches & Recreation Commission, and Public Works.
• Support future updates to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan before 2030.
• Explore feasibility of a community-wide bike-share program.
Timeline: FY26–27
Item II-H: Urban Forestry.
CARP Reference: CARP Action R1.3
Description: Support advancing urban forestry, tree protection, and canopy expansion goals throughout Pacifica in collaboration with PB&R commission and staff
Subtasks:
• Support Pacifica’s urban forest canopy goal of 25%.
• Support the Adopt-a-Tree program.
• Recommend removal of loophole language from the Tree Ordinance by removing the phrase 'otherwise healthy.'
• Support hiring of an ISA Certified Arborist for Public Works to oversee tree maintenance and care.
• Support preservation and enhancement of Pacifica’s urban forest through policy, outreach, and maintenance planning.
Timeline: FY26–27
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CITY OF PACIFICA
CLIMATE ACTION AND RESILIENCE COMMITTEE
2025 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
The Climate Action and Resilience Committee is submitting the following summary of work for calendar year 2025. During that time, the City Council established the committee and appointed members, as detailed below. The committee did not commence until January 2026.
I. Climate Action and Resilience Committee Formation
Following the adoption of the Climate Action and Resilience Plan (CARP) on July 14, 2025, the City Council established the Climate Action and Resilience Committee (CARC) through Resolution No. 85- 2025 on September 8, 2025.
II. City Council Strategic Plan Strategies Involving CARC In 2025, the City Council established a series of climate-related goals. As part of its strategic plan, the CARP will advance and support these strategic actions and initiatives to help achieve the City’s climate objectives.
Goal 4: Pursue climate change adaptation and mitigation. o Action A: Adopt and begin implementation of the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan. o Action B: Continue the urban forestry plan, tree canopy goals, inventory, and projects. Goal #5: Broaden public communications and collaboration o Action A: Creatively harness community expertise, advocates, and volunteers to advance City priorities.
o Action B: Increase communications, education, and connections for community wellness resources
III. Charter and Initial Workplan
One of the recommendations in the CARP was for the City Council to create a commission or committee focused on the plan. Before concluding their work and as directed by City Council, the Climate Action and Resilience Plan Task Force collaborated with staff to draft CARC’s charter and initial workplan. The charter outlines the committee’s purpose to advise City Council on the implementation of the CARP, as well as its roles, responsibilities, and governance structure for the duration of its service. The initial workplan identifies recommended priority actions for the first six months of the committee’s work, which are intended to support and accelerate implementation of the CARP.
IV. Climate Action and Resilience Committee and Membership in 2025 In September 2025, City Council appointed nine members to the CARC.
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Calvin Chan Youth Committee Member October 2026
Micaela Jennings Committee Member October 2029
Celeste Langille Committee Member October 2027
Deirdre Martin Chair October 2029
Margo Meiman Vice Chair October 2027
Lauren Murphy Committee Member October 2027
Ellen Natesan Committee Member October 2029
Ethan Ng Youth Committee Member October 2026
Joy Richardson Committee Member October 2029
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